North Canterbury News: September 21, 2023

Thursday,September 21,2023 | Issue1064 | www.starnews.co.nz 

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Sunday8 th 

October 

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Huge turnout for Kaikoura Hop 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

The full sign went out early at the 

Kaikoura Hop last Saturday. 

The Kaikoura Racecourse display 

area was overflowing by 11.30am with 

the hundreds of cars attending the 

annual car spectacular. 

Organiser Doug O’Callahan says the 

13th annual show was ahuge success 

with thousands of spectators viewing 

over 1200 cars 

‘‘It is possibly our biggest show ever,’’ 

he says. 

‘‘We closed off just before lunch time 

because we were so full. We were 

packed.’’ 

‘‘We couldn’t have had abetter day 

with the weather. 

‘‘It was fantastic. 

‘‘People and cars came from all over 

the country.’’ 

He says the support from the Kaikoura 

community and the car community was 

‘‘amazing.’’ 

It was agood result for avery small 

team of dedicated people who start 

planning over 16 months ago, he says. 

This year’s show attracted alarger 

attendance from hot rod clubs and car 

enthusiasts travelling from the North 

Island. 

One of the many caravancar combos 

on show had travelled from Whangarei, 

while large groups of car enthusiasts 

drove in their custom or classic cars 

from the Nelson/Marlborough area, 

Dunedin, Christchurch, Invercargill, 

Wellington and the Wairarapa 

Ashburton custom car owners Nigel 

Smith and his daughter Caitlin Smith 

bought two classic Holdens to the hop. 

She drove a1974 HQ Holden Monaro 

while dad drove his ‘53 FJ Holden hot 

rod. 

It was the third time Nigel has 

attended the hop. 

‘‘You only have to look at the day. It is 

an awesome event to come here and see 

custom cars from all over.’’ 

John Stanway drove his Holden HZ 1 

Tonner from Dunedin to attend the 

show for the first time, and was quite 

excited to be there. 

Gary Morton of Waikuku Beach had 

only finished building his 1941 Chrysler 

Agathering of car enthusiasts ... Some of the thousands of spectators, and cars, attending the 13th annual Kaikoura Hop. 

Royal Businessman’s Coupe acouple of 

days before the hop and was happy with 

the response it received from other 

owners on its debut. 

‘‘It’s avery unique car, it was made 

during WW2 and I’ve never seen acar 

with atwo metre deep boot before.’’ 

It has taken Gary nearly 28 years to 

convert his Chrysler into acustom built 

hot rod, which was awarded one of the 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

top 10 cars selected at the show. 

Doug says they there are plans afoot to 

try and extend the car display area for 

next years show. 

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Churchofficials are encouraged by the 

interest from localsover the disposal of St 

Andrews Church in Culverden. 

Amuri CooperatingParishtreasurer 

John Turner says they knew some were 

interested, but it was pleasing to know 

there is astrong levelofinterest by locals 

in buying the property. 

He had posted an advertisement asking 

for expressions of interest in the property 

at 44 Mountainview Road in Culverden. 

The Presbyterianchurchwas built in 

the late1920’s on ahalf acre site. 

It contains two intricate stainedglass 

windows, one titled ‘‘Christ the Shepherd 

and Sheep Farmer’’,which was designed 

by Beverley Shore Bennett and made by 

Roy Miller in 1973. 

The church has beenclosedfor some 

time following the creation of the cooperating 

parish in the Amuri District. 

Mr Turner says likemany other country 

parishes, they ended up withasurplus of 

churches. 

‘‘As partofthe processsome weresold, 

othersmovedand the earthquakeshelped 

removesome others.’’ 

But St Andrews is still in surprisingly 

good condition.Itwasn’t damaged by the 

earthquakes,and acomprehensive 

engineers reportsays it requires relatively 

simplestrengtheningtobedone. 

The PresbyterianChurchTrust (the 

owners) has closed the buildinguntil the 

work has been completed. 

But withnooccupants the billsstill need 

to be paid, and after consultationthe 

Amuri CooperatingParishdecided to 

adviseStAndrews had become surplus to 

its requirements, withAmuri district 

parishioners using the centrallylocated 

RotherhamStMary’s Church. 

For sale ... St Andrews Church in Culverden. 

Mr Turner says this ministry and the 

maintenance and developmentof St 

Mary’s is taking all availableparish 

finances.‘‘However we want to work with 

the community to findagood usefor the 

building,and to alsopreserve it’s 

heritage.’’ Beforeadvertising St Andrews 

PHOTO:SUPPLIED 

for saleformally,they wantedtogive any 

community individualsorgroups the 

chancetoexpress interest in buying the 

property. 

If no interest is forthcoming, aformal 

sale process is likelytooccur in the new 

year. 

Call to ban commercial whitebaiting 

BY SHELLEY TOPP 

Afreshwater ecologist believes New 

Zealand’scommercial whitebaiting 

should be banned. 

Mark Taylor,afreshwater ecologist, 

with aspecial interest in the spawning 

habits of inanga, and an environmental 

consultantatChristchurch company 

Aquatic Ecology, also believes the 

Department of Conservation (DOC) is not 

doingenough to prevent New Zealand’s 

whitebait speciesfrom becomingextinct. 

He has spent more than 38 years 

researching spawning areas lookingfor 

whitebait eggs, and was one of three 

guestspeakers at the Waimakariri 

Biodiversity Trust's final lecture in its 

Winter Seriesofpublic talks at the 

Waikuku Beach Halllast week. 

Mark spoke about the work being done 

in Waimakariri riversresearching the 

spawning habitats of inanga,New 

Zealand’s smallest whitebait species. 

New Zealand whitebait are the 

juveniles of six species of fish,and four 

of these have adeclining or threatened 

conservation status. 

After his lecture Mark saidthat inanga, 

New Zealand’smost commonly caught 

species, had adecliningstatus. 

‘‘Lossofhabitat is ahuge problem but 

so is commercialfishing,’’ Mark said. 

‘‘Thatiswhere the black market comes 

from.’’ 

He supportsthe retention of 

recreational whitebait fishing, but said 

commercial whitebaiting should to be 

banned. 

‘‘There is too much illegal fishing 

activity happeningaroundthat and DOC 

don’t seem to havethe resources to 

manageit,’’ he said. 

He would like DOC to encourage 

peopletouse the SnapSend Solve app 

on their mobile phones to report illegal 

fishing activity to help them police 

whitebaiting better. 

Other guest speakers were 

Waimakariri bird expertBev Alexander, 

amemberofthe AshleyRakahuri 

RivercareGroupand Birds New 

Zealand, who spoke about the 100 

different speciesofbirdsvisiting or 

residing in the AshleyRakahuri River 

and estuary area.These birdsincluded 

the Wrybill, the only birdinthe world 

withalaterally curved bill,(always 

curved to the right). 

The finalspeaker was Mike Kwant 

fromthe Waimakariri District Council’s 

Green Space teamwho spokeabout the 

Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw and why it 

was anecessary piece of legislation to 

balancethe needsofrecreation and 

coastal environment protection. 

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Estuary riders .. Bikers on the flats where the wrybill feed at low tide. PHOTOS:SUPPLIED 

Rare birds put at risk in estuary 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

The public is being asked to help 

identify two quadbikers and a 

motorcyclist who tore through ararebird 

nesting area at AshleyRakahuri 

River Estuary last weekend. 

Last Sunday's incident, along the 

lower reaches of the estuary, breached 

the Northern Pegasus Bay bylaw and 

was photographed by the Ashley 

Rakahuri Rivercare Group’s operations 

manager Grant Davey. 

He reported the incident to the 

Waimakariri District Council’s Green 

Space team. 

Green Space community projects 

officer, Mike Kwant, says this time of 

year is acritical period for birdlife so it 

was disappointing to see these riders 

ignore clear warning signs at the estuary 

banning vehicles from the area. 

‘‘Braided river birds such as the 

wrybill and banded dotterel are 

breeding and nesting with nests that are 

not easily visible especially when 

driving avehicle or riding amotor bike,’’ 

he says. 

‘‘Avoiding damage to nests and 

minimising disturbance is critical to 

their successful attempts to breed and 

nest. Any disturbance of birdlife 

whether potentially destructive vehicle 

damage or disturbance such as from 

dogs needs to be avoided,’’ he says. 

‘‘Community support is key to 

addressing issues like this and we will 

act on any information the public can 

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provide on individuals in breach of the 

bylaw.’’ 

However, Grant says the bikes were 

right out on the flats where the wrybill 

feed at low tide, and more needed to be 

done to prevent this kind of behaviour at 

the estuary and along the river. 

‘‘It is avery important habitat for 

many different species of birds and I 

don't think it is any exaggeration to say 

that it is ahabitat in crisis,’’ he says. 

‘‘Every time Igotothe estuary Isee 

either rules being broken, or evidence of 

them having recently been broken and 

from what Ihave seen, the disturbance 

is getting worse,’’ he says. ‘‘I recently did 

some drone photography of the area, 

with council’s permission, and on this 

you can see the extent of the vehicle 

traffic in the area where they are not 

allowed to go. ‘‘There are also dog tracks 

everywhere they are not allowed to go.’’ 

The same thing is happening further 

along the river. 

‘‘We have blocks in place at almost all 

the entrances to the river, but it is 

impossible to stop motorbikes and quad 

bikes.’’ 

Even though the Waimakariri Council 

and Environment Canterbury are doing 

what they can to enforce the Northern 

Pegasus Bay bylaw ‘‘they have no teeth’’, 

Grant says. 

‘‘The Waimakariri Council is actually 

pushing ahead with reviewing the bylaw 

even though they know that unless 

central government gives them teeth, it 

will fail.'' 

Clear message ... Asign at the Ashley 

Rakahuri River Estuary. 

Clean-up planned at Ashley-Rakahuri 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Volunteers are being called on to help 

clean up rubbish at the AshleyRakahuri 

River. 

The AshleyRakahuri River Clean Up 

on Sunday, September 24, is being 

organised by the Waimakariri Youth 

Council in collaboration with the 

AshleyRakahuri Rivercare Group, 

Environment Canterbury, Eco Educate 

and Keep Rangiora Beautiful. 

Volunteers interested in helping meet 

near the river on the corner of High 

Street and Lower Sefton Road, in 

Ashley, arriving between 9.30am and 

9.45am for registration and the health 

and safety briefing. The cleanup starts 

at 9.50am. 

Volunteers should take along sturdy 

covered shoes or gumboots, gardening 

gloves, acollection bag or bucket 

(optional as there will be some 

provided), awater bottle and asun hat. 

Collection bags could include animal 

feed bags or fire pallet bags. 

After the clean up there will be a 

sausage sizzle at 12.30pm, so any dietary 

requirements should be notified during 

registration. 

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In class ... Te Kura oTuahiwi teacher Carla Hampson teaches Te Reo to her students. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

Tuahiwi in book form 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Tamariki (children) at Te Kura o 

Tuahiwi will soon be learning to read 

stories about their whānau. 

Acollaboration between the school, 

Tuahiwi Marae and Te Whare Wānanga 

oWaitaha (University of Canterbury) 

researchers has turned five Tuahiwibased 

stories into children’s picture 

books to help the school’s structured 

literacy programme. 

The books will be published in Te Reo 

and have been illustrated by local Māori 

artists Christine Harvey, Tōmairangi 

Taiepa and Akeake Taiepa. 

Former Te Kura oTuahiwi principal 

Melanie TaitePitama says the school 

became astructured literacy pilot 

school three years ago. 

As abilingual school with full 

immersion classes, the teachers soon 

found there were no resources in Te 

Reo. 

‘‘We decided it was beneficial to have 

books written by our people, for our 

people and in Te Reo, and the university 

was able to find some funding,’’ Ms 

TaitePitama says. 

The stories are about the marae and 

growing up in the kainga (village). 

The university’s research team, led by 

education senior lecturer Dr Amy Scott, 

met with local kaumātua (elders) and 

collected more than 20 hours of kōrero 

(conversation) on video. 

The stories included experiences of 

kapa haka, mahinga kai (food gathering), 

mahi īnanga (whitebaiting), the history 

of the Kaiapoi Pā and intergenerational 

experiences of the marae. 

The footage was shared with local 

rangatahi (former Tuahiwi pupils) to 

choose the best stories. 

Dr Scott says the research team will 

continue to work with Ngāi Tūāhuriri to 

research the impact of these stories in 

the learning of 5to8yearolds at the 

kura (school). 

‘‘The project is already showing the 

value of having stories immortalised and 

working in collaboration. 

‘‘We’re creating ablueprint for other 

marae and iwi, and how they might go 

through the process of capturing their 

own stories as children’s books.’’ 

Te Kura oTuahiwi teacher Andrea Te 

OhaereFox says the school now has the 

use of some Te Reo resources, but she is 

looking forward to having the new 

Tuahiwi books in class. 

‘‘In the past we’ve had to make our own 

resources, or translated English 

resources into Te Reo. 

‘‘So to have someone make resources 

for us has been great. It will be really 

cool when we’ve got those actual local 

stories for this area and we will be 

learning them along with the tamariki.’’ 

The books will remain the property of 

Ngāi Tūāhuriri. 

Tuahiwi Marae kaikaranga (caller) Liz 

Kereru said the videos and manuscripts 

would be returned to marae’s archives. 

‘‘Our long term goal will be to donate 

the books into the local libraries so 

people can share the stories and we will 

be gifting the stories back to the 

whānau.’’ 

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In 1974 JudyStewartdecided to help out at 

Rangiora’s CityMission Op Shop. 

Fifty yearsonshe is stilllending ahand. 

‘‘I do it becauseIlove it, and Ilove 

helping people,’’she says. 

MrsStewart has worked in all five City 

Mission Op shoplocations. 

Initially she spotted anotice in her local 

churchasking for people to help outatthe 

City Mission’s Op Shop. 

It was then located in abuilding near 

where the ZPetrolStationisonHigh 

Street. 

‘‘My youngestchild had just started at 

schoolinWaikuku, so Ihad awee bit of 

spare time.’’ 

She wouldgoalongonThursday 

mornings and spend acouple of hours 

helping sort clothes,whichhad been 

delivered that day fromthe citybased op 

shops. 

‘‘A volunteer would bring outclothes for 

us to sell in the backofanold car. 

‘‘Theyfilled the back seat, the boot and 

often the passenger seat with them. 

‘‘Whenthey got to our shop they would 

be laid on the footpath outside, andmyjob 

was to sortthem into sizes, tag them and 

hang them up.’’ 

The Mission’sOpShop in Rangiora 

moved four moretimes beforeitsettled 

into its present location in the Gables 

Arcade. 

‘‘WhenIfirst startedwewere the only op 

shop in Rangiora. 

‘‘The funds we raisedthrough the sales 

of cheap usable clothes went to help 

finance the boy's home the mission ran in 

Loburn.’’ 

On her dairyfarm, she raised five 

children and nowhas nine grandchildren, 

and 11 greatgrandchildren, who haveall 

benefitedfrom Gran’s knitting. 

Mrs Stewart has been knitting since she 

was young,and loveshelping out mothers 

Love of alifetime ... Judy Stewart has spent the past 50 years helping people at the City 

Mission Op Shop in Rangiora. 

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of newborns and toddlers with booties, 

caps, hats, jerseys and cardigans. 

She donatesall she knits to the op shop 

to help raise funds for the many 

programmesoffered by the Christchurch 

CityMission. 

So far this year,the 83yearold has 

made25jerseys. 

‘‘I used to know how many pairs of 

bootiesIhad knitted, butthe numbers just 

got so big so Istopped counting.’’ 

Mrs Stewart saysthe op shops still 

provideavaluable service tothe 

community. 

‘‘Westill getyoung mothers in desperate 

needofhelp. They wouldcome in 

distressed, and Ilove sitting them down, 

getting them acoffee or cuppa tea and 

finding ways to help them out. It’s what we 

do.’’ 

Mrs Stewart says it is importanttoalso 

help the mothers lookand feel good in new 

clothes. 

She says while there are many other op 

shops now in Rangiora, they have always 

been wellsupported by the community. 

‘‘We have been very lucky, as we get 

great support from Rangiora people.’’ 

She says she has worked withmany 

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Drive 4Change to arrive in NC 

BY JAMIE MCFADDEN, 

Groundswell Environmental spokesman 

North Canterbury and Kaikoura 

residents will see tractors passing 

through our region on State Highway 1 

en route to Auckland from Sunday 

September 24 to Tuesday, September 26. 

Anyone is welcome to join them or 

wave in support as they pass. 

What motivates two southern farmers, 

Bryce McKenzie, and Laurie Paterson, 

to drive tractors the length of New 

Zealand under the banner Drive 4 

Change? 

They recognise the election in October 

is the most important in their lifetime — 

not just for rural New Zealand, but for 

all New Zealanders. 

At stake is not just our farming 

heritage, but our natural environment, 

iconic landscapes, and way of life. 

Do we want acountry gobbled up by 

corporates and overseas investors, 

covered in pines, and over run with 

pests and weeds as farmers are pushed 

off the land? 

Or do we want acountry where the 

world’s most emissions efficient food 

producing farming families are valued 

stewards of the land, biodiversity and 

cultural values are an asset, and farmers 

who foster environmental stewardship 

are acknowledged and supported rather 

than penalized? 

Do we want acountry where local 

decision making and democracy are 

paramount, with councils given the 

autonomy to make decisions and 

implement actions based on their own 

community’s needs? 

Or do we want acountry increasingly 

controlled by the state with unworkable 

regulations and loss of personal 

freedoms? 

While Ihave followed politics for 

many years, Ihave never been so moved 

to write about an election publicly. 

In my various roles in local 

government, farming groups and now as 

Groundswell environmental 

spokesperson, Iamaware of the impact 

of existing and future policies stemming 

from the current Labour/Greens 

government. 

In my work as aconservationist and 

native restoration business, the 

government policies being rolled out are 

delivering detrimental outcomes for our 

natural heritage –the worst since the 

development subsidies pre1984. 

This election is aturning point in our 

history. 

And while the differences between the 

Instore & Online 

18-24 September 

major political parties may not seem 

huge, the outcome will be. 

Idonot say it lightly —this election is 

about the survival of family farming, 

rural communities, natural heritage, 

respect for people and property, local 

decision making, and democracy. 

Groundswell's Drive 4Change is about 

all of these. 

If you too care about these issues, then 

you are welcome to join any part of the 

trip as Bryce and Laurie travel north. 

Itinerary times can be found on 

Groundswell’s social media. 

The tractors arrive on Sunday 

afternoon (September 24) in 

Christchurch, meeting at Speights Ale 

House, Tower Junction 4.30pm. 

On Monday September 25 they depart 

Christchurch after 8am heading up State 

Highway 1tobeinAmberley around 

9.30am. 

They will pass through Cheviot about 

11.30am and arrive in Kaikoura at 4pm. 

On Tuesday, September 26, Drive 4 

Change travels to Blenheim. Times are 

approximate. 

Speaking engagements will be 

advertised or impromptu where 

opportunities arise. 

And most of all make your October 

vote count. 

Test results still awaited for Saltwater Creek 


EnvironmentCanterbury is stillwaiting on 

test resultsofwaterfrom Saltwater Creek 

afteratoxic spillonSeptember 1. 

The spill was reportedbyDaiken NZ 

after it occurred at its Sefton mediumdensityfibreboardproduction 

factory. An 

ECan spokesperson says unfortunatelythe 

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‘‘We are sorry for this delay, but we do 

need these to independently verifythe 

substances that were spilt and to give the 

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NEWS IN BRIEF 

MainPower Festival 

Mothernature has taken its toll on the MainPower Light Festival. 

The festival, which was to be held on Friday and Saturday 

nights,has been postponed duetothe weekend’s forecast of 

nor’west gales and snow to low levels. 

Organisers are working to reschedule the lighting spectacular 

and nightmarket. 

Ticket holdersand otherswho were planningtoattend the 

event are advised to keep an eye on the MainPowerFestival of 

Light Facebook page or go to rangioralightandsound.co.nz for 

news on new dates. 

HanmerSprings storm 

Nor’west galesinNorth Canterbury last weekend, with at least 

one gust over 100kph relocated outdoor furniture, swabs, rubbish 

bins, and the town’s sharing shed. 

Firefighters battled the wind to attend fires throughout North 

Canterbury, includingashed, afire in aHanmer Springs reserve 

causedbypower wires hitting the ground when atree fell, and 

scrub fires. 

Karryn Fletcher, of Hanmer Holiday Homes, said the winds 

were terrifying especially for those new to the village. 

Those experiencingthe force of a strong nor’west for the first 

time had knownthe windcould pick up planter pots and smash 

them, tip over barbecuesand send outdoor furnitureflying. 

Her team at HHH was assessing the damage on Monday and 

trying to find and match up squabs, cushions, outdoor furniture 

and rubbish bins with various properties. 

Karryn said the sharing shed decided totravel, and ended up 

out in apaddock. 

Kaikoura speedlimits 

Kaikōura residents are being askedfor feedback on proposed new 

speed limits. 

The Kaikōura District Council approved its draft speed 

management plan earlier this month. 

Chief executive Will Doughty said the main change was 

reducing the speed on unsealed roads from 100kph to 80kph. 

‘‘Most people are already travellingwell below100kph on 

unsealed roads, but for others they treat it as atargetrather than 

alimit.’’ 

Waka Kotahi recommended reducing speedlimits for unsealed 

roads to 60kph,but the councilwas ‘‘comfortable’’ with 80kph, Mr 

Doughty said. 

High energy and skilful 

Rangiora’s MainPowerStadium 

rocked to high intensitybeats on 

Sunday as 31 teams competed in 

theAlpine Classic Cheerleading 

competition. 

Theteamscame from all over 

thecountry to compete in both 

teams and speciality events. 

Cheerleadingisone of the 

world'sfastestgrowingsports, and 

is ahigh energy, well rounded 

activity. 

Teams of eight to 36 athletes 

performafast paced two and ahalf 

minute routineatthe competition. 

The choreographed routines 

showcase the best of the team's 

stunt, jump, tumbling and dance 

abilities. 

Empire Athletics of Rangiora 

enteredseven teamsboth novice 

and senior grades, plus10 

New trails being considered for park 


New horse trails and mountain 

bike tracks are being considered 

for Waimakariri’s Tūhaitara 

Coastal Park. 

The ideas were raised at a 

meeting hosted by Nick 

Chapman, the general manager 

of the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara 

Trust which manages the park. 

The meeting at the park’s 

Woodend Beach headquarters 

was held to establish atrack 

network group, and provide an 

overview for the group on what 

the trust envisioned for the park. 

It also aims to provide 

information about future 

upgrades and discuss ‘‘what our 

Working hard ... Monty Ansley, 

aged 10, from the Empire Athletics 

Sapphires team during the youth 

novice competition. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

individual specialtycompetitors. 

communities need and want from 

the park’’, Nick says. 

‘‘Establishing this new track 

network group gives us an 

opportunity to enhance the value 

of the park to awide range of 

users, while creating and 

maintaining fit for purpose track 

networks. 

‘‘The initial meeting was very 

positive with people from 

Waikuku, Woodend and Pines 

Beach attending. We had 

walkers, bikers, horse riders and 

horse trainers at the table 

discussing where we are at, and 

what the future track 

infrastructure could look like,’’ 

he says. 

‘‘We identified the need to 

By the end of the oneday 

competition, five of theseven 

Empire teams had scored first 

places in their classes while the 

other two were awarded second 

places. 

Empire Athleticsprogramme 

director Michelle Cumming says 

all their teams and individual 

competitors did really well. 

‘‘For the novice teams thiswas 

their first competition and it was 

great to have it held so close to 

homeatthe MainPower Indoor 

Stadium.’’ 

She says the club entered some 

verybig teams, which included a 

numberofboys.‘‘Boys like young 

Monty Ansley worked really hard 

to be on the team. Boys bring alot 

to the sport,not only in training, 

but also in competitions.’’ 

rationalise the trails better in the 

northern sections of the park and 

will mark out and cut in new 

horse trails in the forestry block 

between the coastal protection 

pines and Pegasus Walkway. 

‘‘We will also look at scoping a 

series of mountain bike tracks in 

the block south of Woodend.’’ 

Nick has put together amockup 

map of future tracks and trails 

based on the feedback from the 

group meeting, and the track 

network group will help to gather 

feedback from the broader 

community about the new plans. 

If feedback from the wider 

community ‘‘is all good, we will 

begin implementation of the 

plan’’, Nick said. 

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Father, son and grandson ... Nigel Cook, of Kaiapoi, left, organiser of The Chair an 

Exhibition and Silent Auction, at the Art on The Quay Gallery, with his Dad’s Chair, and 

Nigel’s son, Jason Cook, with his work Reflections of Let It Be. 

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TheChair popular 


Chairs —all shapes, colours, sizes and 

designs —have attracted arecord 

attendance on opening night at 

Kaiapoi’s Art on the Quay Gallery 

The Chair exhibition also includes a 

silent auction on four of the chairs 

exhibited, with proceeds going to 

conservation work on the Kaiapoi River. 

The four chairs available to buy in the 

silent auction have been painted and 

decorated by Kaiapoi artists, Christine 

Watton, Ruby Whitty, Paul Smith and 

Cheryl Muirson. 

Kaiapoi upholsterer Nigel Cook, 

organised the exhibition and silent 

auction. 

He has work in the event along with 

many other chair makers and artists. 

Nigel was keen to organise an 

exhibition of chairs after visiting 

galleries in Milan, Korea Australia and 

the United States where he found areas 

devoted to chairs. 

‘‘In those countries there is is much 

interest in including design and art 

together,’’ he says. 

He is thrilled with how the Kaiapoi 

exhibition has turned out. 

All of the exhibits in the multimedia 

exhibition involve chairs in some way. 

The exhibits include Reflections of 

Let It Be, aquirky, musicalthemed 

chairstool created by Nigel’s son Jason, 

who calls his work ‘‘just awee stool upcycled 

from the eco store with an old 

guitar neck looking for ahome’’. 

Nigel’s dad Bill Cook also has achair 

in the exhibition which he designed in 

1951, and finally built when he retired in 

1984. 

There is also adeckchair which 

floated to the surface from the cruise 

liner Mikhail Lermontov, which sank in 

the Marlborough Sounds in 1986, and 

Alice’s World, Christine Gayton’s 

extraordinary exhibit using creative 

junk. 

Kaiapoi multimedia artist Mark 

Larsen has also contributed an exhibit, 

The Chair of Knowledge, which was 

inspired by Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of 

gravity, and Nigel Watson ‘‘a builder by 

trade, artist by nature’’ has created a 

playful nod to the popular idiom ‘‘sitting 

on the fence’’, with his exhibit, of the 

same name. 

Nigel's chair is made from disused 

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Biodiversity on track 



Biodiversity projects are continuing to 

be delivered, despitethe absence of a 

Hurunui Zone Committee, MayorMarie 

Black said. 

The Hurunui District Council stepped 

away from the Hurunui Waiau Uwha 

Water Zone Committee three yearsago. 

Discussions began soon after to forma 

water and land committee in 

partnership with Environment 

Canterbury and local rūnanga. 

Mrs Blacksaid the committee 

proposal had been put on the 

backburner due to Covid and the heavy 

workload of government reform. 

‘‘The lackofacommitteeisnot 

holding back the delivery. 

‘‘The desire for acommitteeis to 

provide some direction and awider 

communityvoice. 

‘‘We want the community voice to be 

at the centre of any process.’’ 

She said the council had kept in 

regular contact with Environment 

Canterbury, which reported to Hurunui 

District Council meetings. 

‘‘Our relationship with Environment 

Canterbury is very good. 

‘‘We have different roles and 

responsibilities, but we keep in regular 

contact.’’ 

The Hurunui district crossed two 

takiwā (hapū territories), which meant 

working withtwo rūnanga, Ngāi 

Tūāhuriri and Kaikōura. 

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Solution still sought 



Residents at Motunau Beach are no 

closer to finding asolution, as their 

houses creep closer the cliff edge. 

Coastal erosion has eatenaway at a 

cliffface, leaving homesvulnerable. 

Hurunui District Councilchief 

executive HamishDobbiesaid section 

124 notices had been issued, and the 

council was still working throughthe 

issues. 

‘‘It is pretty difficult for those 

individuals involved to work through the 

process.’’ 

Section 124 notices are issued by 

councils under the Building Act if a 

building is considered to be dangerous, 

posesarisk to safetyorisinsanitary. 

The noticemay warn people not to 

approach the building or may restrict 

entryand require certain work to be 

carried out. 

Mr Dobbie said ageotech report has 

been completed andthe council was 

continuing to discussthe optionswith 

the owners. 

The resource consent application has 

been made to EnvironmentCanterbury 

to renourishthe cliff face. 

The council has also been consulting 

with beach communities over the past 

threeyears to developCoastal 

AdaptationPlans in response to coastal 

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Donations pouring in 


Donations of books, puzzles and DVD’s 

have been pouring into collection bins 

for the Rangiora Rotary book fair which 

opens next Thursday, September 28. 

Rotary book fair convener Alan 

McElroy says bins are being cleared up 

to four times aday. 

‘‘It looks like arecord year for stock. 

‘‘This year we are putting all the books 

out with no ‘specials’. There will be 

some real bargains to be found.’’ 

Unlike some other book fairs, there 

will be no prior sales or viewing. 

‘‘However they are welcome to make 

purchases during the event,’’ Alan says. 

Families are invited to attend, with a 

wide variety of children’s books and 

puzzles for sale. 

The last day to drop off books and 

other donated items, will be Sunday 

September 24. The collection bins in 

Rangiora are at the Zservice station, the 

New World supermarket and Mitre 10 

Mega. 

The threeday event will be held at the 

Northern A&P Showgrounds in Ashley 

Street, Rangiora. 

It will open on Thursday, September 

28, from 5pm to 9pm, Friday September 

29, 9am to 7.30pm, and Saturday 

September 30, from 9am to 5pm. 

Eftpos and PayWave will be available. 

Glass to be recycled 


Hundreds of tonnes of glass bottles and 

jars collected in Kaikoura are now being 

recycled ratherthan being usedfor 

drainage and coveronthe landfill. 

The initiative is thankstoapartnership 

between Innovative Waste Kaikoura, the 

GlassPackaging Forumand 5R Solutions 

in Christchurch. 

A$20,000 grant from the GlassPackaging 

Forum(GPF) helpedInnovative Waste 

Kaikoura(IWK) build storage bunkers to 

make transport viable. 

The recently completed bunkers hold 

glasswhichhas beensortedinto its three 

base colours (clear, green, brown) before 

beingfreighted to the glass hub at 5R 

Solutions in Christchurch. 

It then goes to Auckland to be recycled 

into new glass containers. 

IWK General Manager Jacki Remihana 

says to make transportingthe glass 

economically viable, it needs to be 

aggregated,sostorage bunkers are 

essential. 

She says previously IWK collected glass 

and crushed it on site to use it as landfill 

coverand drainage. 

It was now being collected and coloursorted, 

which is considered industry best 

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‘‘We’re going to roll out new kerbside 

bins to households to colour sort their 

glass for pick up. This will start on October 

1,’’ Jacki says. 

GPF Scheme Manager Dominic Salmon 

says helping organisations like IWK 

improve their glasscollection and 

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‘‘Glass is infinitely recyclable and 

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Tiromoana plantings begin 


Release the Butterfly within ... The Champion image. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

Butterfly vision 

Release the Butterflywithin 

was the Champion imageatthe 

Rangiora Photographic 

Society’s second open 

competition. 

JudgeAdrian Barretalso 

awarded Jan Driscoll’s image 

the Best in the Agrade and A 

gradehonours. 

Results were: Champion: 

Release the Butterflywithin– 

Jan Driscoll. 

Best In Grade 

AGrade: Release the Butterfly 

within –Jan Driscoll. 

BGrade: Photographer 

Checking the Shot –Peter 

O’Dea. 

CGrade:Moody Blue – 

DanielleArmstrong. 

Honours 

AGrade: Release the Butterfly 

within–Jan Driscol;Spoonbill 

–Rosie Coster; Tomtit –Sarah 

Perrins; Spread your wings and 

fly –CathyPrice;Spring 

Blooms–Eunice Belk; 

Into the Turn–Michael Molloy; 

Prototypes Thingsjust keep 

getting better –MichaelMolloy; 

McLeanFalls –Robyn Young; 

PuppetonaString –Sue 

Titmuss; Spring is Promised – 

Jan Driscoll;Mating Dance – 

Amy Boyce;Kea Love –Amy 

Boyce;Serenity –Marilyn 

Holgate. 

BGrade:Photographer 

Checking the Shot –Peter 

O’Dea;Time Warp –Mike 

Trushell; Bright Eyes –Jenny 

Leadbetter. 

CGrade: Moody Blue – 

Danielle Armstrong. 

Aprogrammetoreestablisha 

Kahikatea forest in North 

Canterburyhas seen 200 native 

trees plantedinTiromoanaBush. 

Theyare some of themore than 

2000native trees to be plantedthis 

yearinthe annual planting 

programme. 

It’spart of the ambitious 

restoration project by Transwaste 

CanterburyLtd (Transwaste) 

which owns TiromoanaBush and 

the adjacentlandfillinKate 

Valley. 

The planting day wasorganised 

in response to an offerfromthe 

ANZ Agri team to assist withthe 

treeplantingprogramme. 

TranswasteChairGill Cox says 

involvingthe localcommunity in 

the annual treeplantingisakey 

partofrestoring thenative forests 

to their conditionprior to human 

settlement. 

‘‘Since therestoration project 

began in 2004 we’ve planted 

thousandsofnative treesannually 

to enablenatural regeneration to 

occur,’’ says Mr Cox. 

‘‘Wemadethe decisiontoopen 

the bush to the publicprecisely 

because we wantpeople to be 

involved in the restoration,tosee 

and experience it for themselves. 

‘‘We’re always delightedwhen 

groups approach us andoffer to 

helptreeplanting.’’ 

The ANZAgriteam planted 200 

nativetreesincluding kahikatea 

(NewZealand's tallest nativetree), 

harakeke/flax, tī kōuka/cabbage 

treeand mingimingi/coprosma. 

Kahikateawerefirstplanted 

besideKatePondover adecade 

ago and arenow 68metres tall. 

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members of the ANZ Agri team planting trees in Tiromoana Bush. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

The successful plantinghas led 

to afocusoncreatingakahikatea 

forest aroundKate Pond, says 

Emeritus ProfessorDavid Norton, 

who managed the Tiromoana 

BushRestorationProjectfrom 

2004to2022. 

Professor Norton provides 

ongoingadvice to Transwaste on 

the bushrestoration project. 

He was onsite lastmonth to 

supervise the planting day. 

‘‘The aim of theplantingisto 

establish amixed kahikatea 

forestwetland system,restoring a 

regionallyrare habitatfor arange 

of nativefauna,’’says Professor 

Norton. 

‘‘Inadditiontokahikatea, we’re 

planting harakeke/flax and 

manukafor nectar, andother 

appropriate specieswith fruitfor 

birds. 

‘‘That’sbecause we knownative 

birds includingkereru and 

korimako helpdisperse seeds 

throughTiromoanaBush,soit’s 

critical there are trees providing 

foodresources to sustain these 

species.’’ 

Plantingisusuallyscheduled 

for latewinter/spring after the 

frosts while soil moisture is at a 

peak. 

Over1000kahikatea trees along 

withother appropriate species 

are beingplanted in 202324onthe 

valleyfloorbyKate Pond to 

continue creatingthe mixed 

kahikateaforest and wetland. 

AQE2 Covenantprotects 

Tiromoana Bushfor perpetuity. 

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ALL FORD DAY 


Classic day out for lovers of all things Ford 

By LINDSAY KERR 

TrevorStanleyJoblinsNorth Canterbury 

Classic All FordGathering on Sunday, 

September 24. 

TrevorStanleyJoblin is aname that 

hasbeen associatedwithmotoringevents 

in Canterbury for someyears. 

Now in his 80shis enthusiasm and 

ability to organisesuccessful events has 

notdiminished. 

In 1986 he startedanAll Ford Day.The 

event wastohave a10yearlifespan. 

Other eventsorganised haveincluded a 

Christchurchtwin riverseveningparade 

1999 to 2001, and theHenryFord 

MemorialRallyfrom 1994 to 2013. 

Hiscurrent contribution is amonthly 

assembly forclassic cars—theNorth 

CanterburyClassicGathering —which 

started in 2021. 

This Sunday an AllFordDay will be 

held at the Leithfield venue,the first such 

gathering for Fords only. 

Trevorishopeful that theentry might 

exceedthe 492 —the turn out forthe 1995 

dayout. 

TheNorth Canterbury Classic 

Gathering is heldatarurallocation on 

State HighwayOne, near Leithfield,some 

40 minutesfrom Christchurchand near 

therural town of Amberley. 

Amberley became Trevorand wife 

Lorraine’shomefollowing the 

devastation of the Christchurch 

earthquakes. 

WhileTrevor continued to organise 

classic tours, the idea for aregularcar 

show didnot materialiseuntil 2021. 

Therurallocation hadalargecafe,The 

BetterHalf Kitchen and Bar, on site with 

an associated adventure park. 

Theadventurepark no longtrades 

leaving the land ideal for displaying cars. 

Aspecialattraction will be the 

presence of a1965XPFalcon,acar that 

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Thecar was purchased by aMrs Iama 

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Theoldestcar on displaywill be from 

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Acountry and western band will 

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In the meantimecar participation 

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promotions hasresulted in him receiving 

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First Past the Post preferred by NC councils 



North Canterbury’s threecouncils are 

sticking withFirst Past thePost. 

The Hurunui andKaikōuraDistrict 

Councilsare in the midst of 

representationreviews, but have decided 

to stick withFirst Pastthe Post, in 

preference to STV (Single Transferable 

Vote). 

HurunuiMayor Marie Black said the 

council accepted arecommendation from 

its working group to stay withFirst Past 

the Post(FPP) for the 2025and 2028local 

government elections. 

‘‘There wasagreatdealofdiscussion 

on themerits of First Pastthe Postand 

STV. 

‘‘STV is averydifferent systemand it 

was felt First Pastthe Postwas familiar 

and changing systems may lead to a 

decrease in voter turnout.’’ 

Under First Past thePost,voters vote 

for theirpreferred candidate, whereas 

under STV voters rankthe candidates in 

order of preference. 

Discussions are continuingonwhether 

a Māoriward should be established in the 

Hurunui district. 

Mrs Black saidthe councilisseeking 

the viewsofTe Rūnanga oNgāi Tūāhuriri 

and Te Rūnanga oKaikōura. 

‘‘Itisimportant we canvass those views 

and makeadecision based on the 

evidence.’’ 

SpeakingataKaikōuraDistrict Council 

meetingearlier this month, corporate 

services senior manager Peter Kearney 

said therewere prosand conswith both 

systems. 

‘‘FirstPast the Post is well understood, 

butthe Future for Local Government 

Reporthas stated apreferencefor STV. 

‘‘The data suggestsit(STV)isslightly 

fairer, butpeople find it harder to 

understand andthere can be alater 

release of the end result.’’ 

Councillorsvoted to stick with First 

Past thePostfor the2025 and 2028 

elections. 

Cr Robby Roche said FirstPastthe Post 

‘‘fitsour community’’, while Cr Kevin 

Heays said‘‘simple is best’’. 

Thecouncil is engaging with Te 

RūnangaoKaikōura on thequestion of a 

Māoriward. 

TheWaimakaririDistrictCouncil 

decidedtostay withFirst Pastthe Post at 

itsMay council meeting,Mayor Dan 

Gordon said. 

Thecouncils haduntilSeptember 19 to 

issueapublic notice on thepreferred 

voting option. 

VotershaveuntilFebruary21 to 

requestapoll on theelectoralsystem, if 5 

percent of registered votersinthe district 

signapetition. 

TheWaimakariri council consulted 

withTe Rūnanga oNgāi Tūāhuririonthe 

question of a Māoriward duringthe last 

representationreview in 2021. 

At thetime the rūnanga indicated it was 

satisfiedwith theexisting hapū and 

council relationship. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters big fundraiser 


Big Brothers Big Sisters Month has been 

launched and an ambitiousfundraising 

campaign has begun to raise $30,000 in 30 

days. 

Manager Ellie Le Gros is encouraging 

businesses, schools and community 

groups in NorthCanterbury to showtheir 

support for the local youth mentoring 

charity whichmatchesvulnerable 

childreninthe community withsafe and 

trusted adultrole models. 

He says thereare manyways to get 

involved in the fundraisingchallenge — 

an office challenge, agolf tournament, a 

bake off,orsausage sizzle. 

‘‘Thelist goes on. 

‘‘Nothing is too big or too small.You 

can choose any day in September to hold 

afundraisingevent.’’ 

Rangiora recruitment company, 

Elevate Talented PeoplePlacement,was 

one of the firsttojoin the campaign. 

‘‘Dressing up in passionate purple is a 

great way to share our passion withour 

clients, candidatesand friends, 

encouraging them to become involved in 

an awesome organisation,” says 

AngeliqueMattsen, arecruitment 

consultant. 

‘‘Elevate Recruitmentknowsthat our 

little contributiontoBig BrothersBig 

Sisters of NorthCanterbury can make a 

big difference in our next generations’ 

lives,’’she says. 

Local schools —including Rangiora 

Borough, Southbrook, Kaiapoi North and 

St Patrick’s Kaiapoi —have also pledged 

to hold nonuniformdays,with students 

planning to dress up as someone they 

lookupto. 

For those unable to organisetheir own 

fundraisingevent, thecharity is hosting 

CardBingoatthe Kaikanui Tavern in 

Kaiapoi on Monday,September 25, from 

6.30pm to 9pm. 

Games are $2, and there arecash 

prizes, raffles, scratchy boardsand more. 

By gettinginvolvedinBig BrothersBig 

Sisters Month,supportersare helping 

young peopleinneed and contributing to 

the overall wellbeing and success of the 

community. 

Every $1 invested in youth mentoring 

generates $18 in socialreturn on 

investment (as measured by Boston 

Consulting Group). Matched with a 

mentor for over four years, one of the 

those in the North Canterbury 

programme says they havelearnt so 

much. 

‘‘I have learned about building and 

workingonmotors, and so much about 

life. He's been such agreat big brother to 

me,he's areallybig part of my lifeand I 

love being with him.’’ For more 

information about how you can 

participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters 

Month email northcanterbury@bbbs.nz 

or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz 

to make adonation. 

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HS lifeguard honoured 


Chantelle Hutton,Hanmer Springs 

Thermal Pools lifeguard team 

leader, was honoured recently 

with aLifeguard of the Year Merit 

Award. 

The award was made at the 

RecreationAotearoa 2023 

National Aquatics Awards. 

Chantelle hasbeen alifeguard at 

the thermalpools complexfor 10 

years, and hasworked there for 

over 13 years. 

Judges said she was a‘‘fantastic 

asset’’ to the facility, and was 

clearly avalued member of the 

team which had reallymade a 

mark in the Hanmer community. 

Chantelle says she is feeling 

pretty good about the award,but 

she was justdoingher job. 

‘‘It’s pretty good to be part of a 

team who are working so well 

together,’’she says. 

As the teamleader at the hot 

poolsshe has ateam of 10 to 12 

lifeguards to lookafter as they 

watchover the23pools in the 

complex. 

‘‘We are primarilyfocused on 

safety, customerserviceand 

making sure everyone is having a 

good time.’’ 

RecreationAotearoa aquatics 

programme manager, Rhiann 

Collins,says the lifeguard 

competition was agreat 

opportunity for lifeguards fromall 

over Aotearoa to showcase their 

skills, teamwork and leadership in 

afun way. 

‘‘TheAquaticsAwardsare 

always highlyanticipated within 

Honoured for service ... Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools lifeguard team 

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PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

the sector, and we havereceived 

many quality nominations this 

year. 

‘‘The Lifeguard of the Year is a 

nationalawardfor the best 

lifeguardinour industry. Thisisa 

great way for facilitiestoshow 

their appreciation forthe work 

their lifeguards do and really 

rewardthose that go the extra mile 

for theirfacility, teammates, and 

customers,’’ says Ms Collins. 

The awards ceremony was held 

at Hamilton, following Waves,New 

Zealand’s annual aquatics 

conference. 

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Canterbury’sMostExcitingNew Retirement Village 

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Dog agility park to 

be built at reserve 


Plans for theagilitypark at the 

Millton Reserve DogPark on 

RiverRoadinRangiora are 

wellunderway with 

constructiondue to startina 

fewweeks. 

Rangiora LionsClub 

memberand coordinator of 

the project, Quentin de Hamel, 

saysthe installation of wooden 

zig zags, jumps, raised 

walkways andhoopswill be 

theaccumulation of years of 

quiet planningbythe club. 

In 2021 the Waimakariri 

District Council werelooking 

forausefor thelandbehind 

theexisting dogparkonRiver 

Road. 

Thecouncil agreed to 

allocateadditional land for the 

dogpark for an agilityarea to 

be established, andtogive 

dogs greater opportunities for 

enrichment. 

Awalking path from thedog 

park to the tracksand trails 

alongthe banks of theAshley 

Riverisisalso planned. 

‘‘The sheernumbers of 

peopleusingthe Millton 

Reserve Dog Parkcould easily 

lay claim to it being one of the 

most popularpublic parks in 

North Canterbury’’, says Mr de 

Hamel. 

TheWaimakaririDistrict 

hasover 14,000 registered dogs 

andapproximately8500 dog 

owners. 

Mr de Hamel sayshaving a 

safeand secure area forthose 

dogs to get exerciseand 

socialise is important. 

‘‘Adog parkalso provides 

themeansfor the older 

members of the community, 

whohave companion dogs, to 

meetand socialisewith 

others’’. 

TheRangioraLionsClub 

raised thefunds to construct 

theagility features from 

sponsorship andcommunity 

grants. 

Rangiora VetCentre has 

beenamajor sponsor. 

‘‘This is acommunity 

project, andweare keen to 

havethe community involved 

in thisdevelopment’’,says Mr 

de Hamel. 

He sayswhile theagility 

features are beinginstalled 

and foreveryone’s safety, that 

partofthe parkwill be 

unavailable foruse. 

‘‘Once it is finished, we hope 

it will be afantasticfun area 

for bothlargeand small dogs to 

enjoy’’. 

Rangiora LionsClubhas 

alreadybuilttwo shelters at 

the park, andthe agility 

stations are partofalonger 

plantoadd additionalfeatures 

to the park. 

‘‘Lionsisall aboutgiving 

backtothe community,and 

these sorts of projects allow us 

to provide facilities that the 

community can enjoy.’’ 

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Vehicle Service Centre Rangiora offers 

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responsibility and look out foreach other. 

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KAIKOURA HOP 


Record numbers enjoy 13th Kaikoura Hop 

Fun weekend ... The 13th annual Kaikoura Hop car show attracted over 1200 cars and many thousands of spectators to the Kaikoura Race Course for the highlight of the threedaylong 

event which included cruising to Mt Lyford and around the streets of Kaikoura, dance parties and lots of entertainment. 

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Aquick buffup ... Mike Currie of Merivale, Christchurch, cleans the 

road dust off his 73 Mustang convertible. 

Trick ride ... Gary Marton of Waikuku Beach, finished his custom 41 

Chrysler Royal Businessman’s Coupe, days before the Hop. 

Final prep ... Geoff Andrew of Arrowtown, 

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with its cars, cruising and entertainment 

Cars galore ... Hot rods, customs, classics and veteran cars plus many more were all on show as the Hop attracted cars and spectators 

from far and wide. 

BBQ ready ... Doug McDonald of Motueka, prepares lunch for his 

friends who travelled with him to the Hop. 

Last minute clean ... Cleaning the road dust off his Holden Torano 

was Tim Christensen of Christchurch. 

Winner ... Miss Kaikoura Hop 2023 was 

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Local artists to contribute to Wild in Art 


The designs of four North Canterbury 

artists have been chosen for the Elmer’s 

Ōtautahi Elephant Trail fundraiser. 

The WildinArt event is being held to 

raise funds for the Laura Fergusson 

Brain Injury Trust and willfeature 30 

large elephants, individuallydesigned 

by artists, including North Canterbury’s 

Mel Eaton, Ashleigh Ritchie,Mandy 

Palmerand Laura Hewetson. 

Each elephant will eventually be put 

on public displayinatrail around 

Christchurchand surrounding areas, 

including Kaiapoi and Rangiora. 

The trail for the Elmer’s Ōtautahi 

Elephant project has not been finalised 

yet but the North Canterbury artists say 

they are hopingRangiora's Elephant 

Park will be included in it and that one 

of their elephantswill be featured 

there,and possiblyeven find a 

permanent home alongside the park’s 

pink elephantatsome pointinthe 

future. 

Once the Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant 

Trail elephantshave been installed on 

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Six decades of service to Rangiora celebrated by Lions 


Sixtyyears of community serviceisbeing 

celebrated by the LionsClub of Rangiora 

this year. 

The achievement was markedduring an 

anniversary function held at the Rangiora 

RSA Club when the extraordinary service 

of some Lions Club of Rangiora members 

was also officially recognised. 

Guests at the anniversary function 

included Lions District Governor 202E 

Hugh Curry, President of the Christchurch 

In Art website, showcasing the project, 

its artists and installation sites all 

around the world. 

The LauraFergusson Brain Injury 

Trust’s marketing and community 

manager,Jasmine Harris,says they are 

still seekingelephant sponsors for the 

trail which is free to the publicand 

runs from November25until February 

18, nextyear. 

Once the elephants have been 

showcased on the trail there willbe an 

opportunity to buy thematanauction 

on March 7next year. 

Jasminesays people from aroundthe 

world can bid on the elephants,but 

bidders are mostlikely to be ``mainly 

local’’ because transportation can be 

challenging. 

The trailwill raise funds for the 

Trust to help Canterbury people with 

traumatic brain, spinal and other 

complex injures –through assessment, 

rehabilitation and support. 

People wishing to become an Elmer’s 

Ōtautahi Elephant Trailsponsor can 

contactRobynNedlicott at Robyn. 

nedlicott@lfbit.co.nzorphone (021 240 

8141). 

Host ClubMarion McWha and her 

husbandIan McWha, Waimakariri District 

Mayor Dan Gordon, and Waimakariri MP 

Matt Doocey. 

During the function three Melvin Jones 

Fellowships wereawarded. 

The convenerofthe club’s anniversary 

planning committee, John Lovell, who is 

also apast president of the club,said the 

fellowships arethe highest Lions honour 

awarded and acknowledge the founder of 

Lions International Melvin Jones. 

‘‘Recipients receive aspeciallapelpin, 

Wild about art ... North Canterbury artists Mel Eaton, front left, Ashleigh Ritchie, Mandy 

Palmer back left and Laura Hewetson, at Rangiora’s Elephant Park. The women have had 

their designs chosen for Elmer’s Otautahi Elephant Trail, aWild in Art event organised by 

the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust. 

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aplaqueand acongratulatory letter from 

the world president,’’ he said. 

Recipients were: Past President Maureen 

Hampton, whohas served25years in 

Lionsincluding President of Kaiapoi 

Lions, president of an Australian Lions 

club and President of the RangioraLions 

last year. She is alsoavolunteer minibus 

driver for the RSA and assists many 

people with transport and care. 

KarenMcWha, aLion for 20 years in 

both Blenheim and Rangiora,was 

recognised for her work in sewing and 

providing pillowcases and other items for 

theneonatal unit and children’s intensive 

care units at Christchurch Hospitalalong 

with her continuing support to the club’s 

projects and activities. 

Jack McLaughlan,aLionfor 25 years, 

washonoured for his commitment to the 

club and support for manyprojects. 

ALife Member presentation was also 

made recognising 60 years of community 

service by Lion Roger Alexander who 

joined the club in 1977. Beforethat he was 

amember of Jaycees for 14 years. 

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International rally driver Hayden 

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Electing to drive his Hyundai 120 

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The best of the local’swas Ari 

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His timeinthe top four run off was 

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Rangiora’s ChrisHerdman, Toyota 

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Older personsexpo 


International Day of Older Persons is 

being celebrated on Sunday, October 1. 

To celebrate, the annual Waimakariri 

Older Person’s Expo is being held on 

October 2, at the Rangiora RSA, to which 

local residents and the community are 

invited. 

The Expo, which opens its doors at 

10am is free to attend. 

Awide range of community 

organisations will be hosting stalls 

including Rangiora Stroke Club, 

Dementia Canterbury, Age Concern, 

Driving Miss Daisy, North Canterbury 

MiniBus Trust, Presbyterian Support 

and many more. 

There will be raffles and spot prizes 

available, before the expo finishes at 12 

noon. 

It will be followed by alight lunch and 

hot drinks, with the RSA restaurant 

open for visitors to buy ameal. 

There will also be entertainment and 

live music to enjoy throughout the 

afternoon. 

Vicki Lucas, Presbyterian Support’s 

Enliven Area Manager, says it’s 

important to recognise the positive 

contribution older people make in the 

community. 

‘‘Many are still working or 

volunteering, some care for partners, 

older parents or grandchildren.’’ 

Vicki says by 2034, just over afifth of 

New Zealand’s total population — 

around 1.2 million people —will be over 

65. 

‘‘Older New Zealanders are healthier, 

living longer, and taking an active and 

positive approach to ageing. 

‘‘Being healthy and maintaining 

connections are vital to the wellbeing of 

older people so they can lead happy, 

connected and fulfilling lives.’’ 

The International Day of Older 

Persons has been celebrated in the 

Waimakariri region for over 30 years, 

and events are organised by acommittee 

of community members and providers. 

In recent years this expo did not 

eventuate due to Covid limitations and 

potential risks. 

With restrictions now lifted the 

committee are looking forward to 

holding this again and wish to thank the 

Rangiora RSA for donating their venue. 

New mini bus transport option 

The North CanterburyMini Bus Trust is 

running anew transport servicefor 

North Canterbury’s older or disabled 

peopletoChristchurch health 

appointments. 

The service is acollaboration 

between North Canterbury Citizen’s 

AdviceBureau (CAB), Salvation Army 

and EnlivenPresbyterian Support. 

It will offer transport options when 

the St Johnsshuttleserviceisnot 

available. 

Returntrips to Christchurch cost $45, 

plus asupport person or carercan 

travelfor free. 

The trust has acar available for the 

service which can take adriverand 

three people,plus one foldup 

wheelchair or awalking frame. 

Costs may varyifthe pickup is outside 

the borough of Rangiora. 

The new serviceisabout helping the 

community meet their needsfor 

hospital appointments, says the trust’s 

administration person, Helen 

Hewerton. 

‘‘The St John Service is avery good 

service, but sometimes peoplecan’t get 

their appointmentsinthat timeframe. 

Everyone who has used the service so 

far has really loved it because transport 

times are flexible,’’ Helen says. 

Peopleinterested in using the service 

need to contactthe CAB at 03 313 8822 to 

make abooking48hours beforea 

medical appointment. 

After the initialphonecall to CAB,the 

personwanting transport will be 

phonedbythe Mini Bus Trust driver to 

arrange apick up time. The trust also 

runs aRangioraShoppers bus for 

elderly or disabled peopleonTuesdays 

and Thursdays. PhoneHelen on 0211 

085 900 for thatservice. 

Rating changes proposed 



Changes are being proposed to Kaikōura’s 

rates, including a$200targetedroading 

rate. 

Residents are being askedtogive 

feedbackbyOctober23onthe Kaikōura 

District Council’sdraft revenueand 

financing policy, which proposes changes 

to the district’srates. 

Chiefexecutive Will Doughty said the 

ratesreview was signalledinthe 2021/31 

Long Term Plan. 

‘‘We havegone through areally robust 

and comprehensive process and looked at 

everysingleactivity and at our funding 

needs.’’ 

Underthe draft policy anew targeted 

roading rate of $200 was proposed. An 

increase in ratestofund footpaths, 

streetlights,the harbour and town centre 

workswas also proposed.Atargeted rural 

recycling rate would alsobereintroduced. 

Emma Dewhirst 

forKaikōura 

Our electorate has beentaken forgranted fortoo long. I’m a 

businesswoman, amother and sometime helperonafamilyfarm. 

Iwill bring this energy to delivering foryou as your MP 

•Backing efforts to reduce the cost 

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•Getting more affordable housing 

•Protecting our environment 

•Supporting our parents and educators 

•Working with our health professionals 

•Addressing crime and its causes 

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Join our Open Days 

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Warmer months arejustaroundthe corner 

That means gardensneed to be prepared, repairsand maintenance planned, 

andspringcleaningstarted. 

Here at ourSummersetvillages in Christchurch,we’re busygetting thevillages 

readytoo.But ourresidents don’tneed to liftafinger, as we take care of the 

chores, leavingthem to spend theirdayshow best they wish.Althoughsome 

do still love to look aftertheir gardensofcourse. 

If you’ve ever beencurious aboutvillage lifewithfewerchores,now could be 

thetime. We’reholdinganOpenDay everyThursday in September between 

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NTH CANTY CRIME REPORT 

Overnight September 13: AToyota Surf 

wasstolen overnight fromoutside a 

property on South Belt; Vehicleswere 

reporteddoingburnouts in the Mt 

Thomas/Kennedy Hillarea. 

September14: Early morninghouse fire in 

Kaiapoi wascaused by an electrical fault, 

all occupants escaped. There were no 

injuries. 

September 15: Averylarge,welllit drone 

wasreportedflyingaround the Ohoka/ 

Swannanoa area. Police attended and 

managed to observe the dronebut lost 

sight duetoittravelling at highspeeds. It 

wasnotlocatedafter enquiries in the 

area.Itwas possibly an agricultural drone 

due to size; Amaleyouth travelling in a 

stolen vehiclefromNelson switched to 

another stolen vehicle in Cheviotthen 

another in Waipara. 

This vehicle wasrecovered in Dunedin 

afteraminor crime spree along theway 

involvingtheft. Theyouth iscurrently 

before thecourt;Attempted break inata 

CheviotSchool shed,access was not 

gained, possiblyrelatedtoabove;Police 

spoketoadriverafter acomplaint of bad 

driving behaviourand swerving, no 

charges laid,noalcoholinvolved; A 

Rangioramalewas contacted bysomeone 

posing as an investigator to recover some 

bitcoin for him. Thecaller ended up being 

ascammerand fraudulently obtained 

personal details andextracted funds viaa 

‘Wise’ account;Anunlicensedmaledriver 

wasstopped in Kaiapoi.Hewasforbidden 

to drive until appropriatelicence 

obtained; Anassault charge will be laid on 

amale after aroadrageincident in 

Cheviot; APegasusresidentreported 

fraudulenttransactions onher credit card 

afterapurchasemadefromanAustralian 

site. 

September16: Toolswerestolen froma 

vanparked in PahuaSt, Pegasus; Amale 

driver was processed for Excess Breath 

Alcohol in Rangiora; Personalbelongings 

were stolenfromavehicle parkedatthe 

Kaiapoi fishing groundcarpark; 

CHECK IT OUT 

Rangiora Museum 

Donald Ellis, Stony CreekBaker and 

Sefton residentwill entertain at the 

Rangiora Museum’s nextmeeting on 

Thursday, September 28. 

His story‘‘Trouble at t'Mill’’ 

embraces migration and the early 

textile industry. 

All welcomeat29Good Street. 

Donations appreciated from nonmembers. 

Supper provided. No need to book. 

The Museum is open every Wednesday 

and Sunday 1pmto4pm. 

WearableArts 

Someofthe winning designsfrom the 

North Canterbury Wearable Arts 

show,held in Rangiora on September 

9, are now on display in the Oxford 

Galleryat72Main St in Oxford. 

The designsonshowincludethe 

Supreme Adult Trophywinner 

Rumplestiltskin, which was designed 

by Rangiora artist MelEatonand 

modelled by Reece Hunter. 

The exhibition closesonOctober 15. 

Chinese language week 

Agroup of Waimakariri locals,from 

China, have organised events to 

celebrate NewZelandChinese 

language weekuntil September 23, at 

the Rangiora Library in partnership 

with Waimakariri Libraries.Chinese 

folk guitarwill be held on Saturday, 

September 23. 

Previously forbiddenunlicensed male 

youth found driving in Kaiapoi with 

passengers, vehicleimpounded;Two 

treesweredestroyedonaRiver Road 

address, they wereuprooted and dumped 

across theroad;Vehicle parked on 

Victoria St hadthe window smashed and 

items removed. 

September17:Rear tail lights stolenfrom 

aute parkedinAyersSt; Threeyouth 

entered avacantproperty on IvoryStreet 

wheretheythrewitemsaround, youth 

have beenreferred to Youth Aid; Vehicle 

parked at apropertyonIsland Road had 

items stolenincluding awatch and drone, 

nodamagetovehicle. 

September18: Amountain bike wasstolen 

fromnearMcDonalds Ravenswood;A 

female was followedhometoaKaiapoi 

addresswhere thevehiclesat for short 

whileandleft. 

Several reportsofpeople being 

contacted by fake profilesonline–posing 

as friendsandfamily.This canresultina 

request for money or even ademandwith 

anattempt of blackmail in somecases. 

Don’tmakeany payments to friends or 

familyjustfromarequestonsocial media, 

makesure you phonethemorconfirm in 

person. 

Scammersarebecomingvery 

professional andcancreateaprofile 

easily bycopying photosfromonline 

activity. 

Scammerswillalso call impersonating 

bankstaff advising fundshavebeentaken 

fromyouraccount. 

Personal details andfinancial 

informationisbeing provided andthey 

arethenaccessing funds andmaking 

transfers directly frombankaccounts. Do 

not give out anypersonal information 

overthe phone. End thecalland phone 

yourbank back if youare unsure. 

Facebook Marketplace –alot of 

opportunistsare listing items, receiving 

payment, then deletingtheprofiles. 

Purchaseatyour own riskcash on 

pickup/collection. 

Moreinformation is available on the 

WaimakaririDistrict Council, 

WaimakaririCommunity Teamand 

Global Locals of Waimakariri 

Facebook pages. 

Rachel Harré exhibition 

Longing,anexhibition of new work by 

Woodend Beach artist RachelHarré, 

willopen at the ChamberGallery, in 

the Rangioralibrary,onSunday, 

Spetember 24. 

The exhibition is aseries of 

paintings andsculptures looking at 

love, longingand the continuedneed 

for courage. 

The exhibition closes on October 26. 

Charity Golf Match 

TheAmuri LionsClub is runninga 

Candaian FoursomesCharity Golf 

Match on Sunday, October 29. Tee off 

11.30am,and it costs $25 per player. It 

is the club’s mjorfundraiser for the 

yearand is used to helpyoung people 

achievetheir sportingand personal 

development skills. 

Formore information contact Mike 

Satterthwaite 0272212 675, or Gregory 

Mackenzie 027 621 6164. 

AA public meeting 

Alcoholics Anonymous is holdinga 

publicmeeting atthe RangioraHigh 

School on Saturday, October 28, at 

7.30pm.There will be guest speakers. 

Everyone is welcome.

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RURAL LIFE 


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Paddock becomes native habitat 



An unused piece of NorthCanterbury 

farmland has become aconservation 

area rich in biodiversity. 

Eight years ago Pāmu (Landcorp) 

New Zealand completedanecological 

survey of a2.5 hectare paddockwhich 

was overgrown on its Eyrewell dairy 

farm, nearOxford. 

The survey found the paddockwas 

home to the rare Eyrewell skink,which 

were living under old car doors, and 

other interesting wildlife. 

Conservationalist Ruud Kleinpaste, 

known as ‘‘the bugman’’,and 

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand 

got involved and with the help of local 

school children, the paddock is slowly 

being restored into anativehabitat. 

Last week Pāmu New Zealand hosted 

students fromWest Eyreton and 

Swannanoa Schools, who spentpart of 

the day looking for skinks and insects. 

‘‘They are lookingclosely at the 

landscape and seeing things my old 

eyes can’t see anymore,’’ Mr Kleinpaste 

said. 

Volunteers also helped the children 

to plantkanuka, mānuka and matagouri 

trees. 

Conservation Volunteers New 

Zealandregional manager Hamish 

Fairbairn said he had been bringing 

volunteers to the sitesince 2018. 

‘‘It is aboutbringingpeople together 

and spending time in nature, planting 

trees and restoring habitat.’’ 

Three speciesofskink have been 

found at the site, along withcrickets, 

the rare Alexander beetle and trapdoor 

spiders. 

The children also got ainvestigate ‘‘a 

crime scene’’, after the remains of a 

rabbit were found. 

Crime scene ... The bug man, Ruud Kleinpaste investigates ‘‘a crime scene’’ with children 

from Swannanoa School after finding the remains of arabbit. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

The prime suspect was a kāhu, 

harrier hawk. 

Mr Kleinpaste saidthe site was agood 

example of what how farms could 

operate alongside nature. 

He hoped to encourage teachers and 

childrentobecome ‘‘naturenerds’’. 

The children tookaway ideas about 

what theycould do to enhance the 

biodiversity of their school gardens. 

‘‘If they became natureliterate, these 

kids are getting the tools to look after 

the planet thatmygeneration 

destroyed,’’ Mr Kleinpastesaid. 

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Harry has his sights set on racing ahead 


Harry Shanks will showcase 

his talents in front of MotoGP 

stars and team bosses during 

the most excitingmoment of 

his shortmotorcycle racing 

career. 

Harry, aged 16, of Kaiapoi, is 

under no illusions about how 

hardthe racing will be when he 

competes against 89 other 

riders from 17 countries in 

early November. 

All will be aiming for just 20 

slots on the grid in the 

Idemitsu Asia TalentCup in 

2024. 

Viewed as aMotoGP entry 

class, the Asia TalentCup 

helps prepare young riders for 

possible inclusion at the 

highestlevels of motorcycle 

racing. 

Harry will lineupfor two 

daysofracing at the selection 

event beingheld at Sepang 

International Circuit in 

Malaysia. 

‘‘I'm excitedtobeselected 

for the event and will work my 

hardest to be one of the 20 

riders to compete in the 

Idemitsu Asia TalentCup in 

2024.’’ 

Over two days —November 7 

and 8—hewill be battling it 

out on the smaller, twistykart 

track at Sepang. 

Watching on willberiders 

competing in the fifthround of 

the 2023 IdemitsuAsia Talent 

Cup. 

MotoGP riders preparingfor 

the weekend’s Petronas Grand 

Prix of Malaysia, and their 

bosses,are expected to be 

there as welltalentspotting. 

‘‘I just can't wait. 

‘‘It is ahuge opportunity, and 

I’m extremely grateful to my 

team at HelicraftRacing for 

helpingmeget there,’’ Harry 

says. 

He knowsitwill be hot and 

humid in Malaysia, but it’s a 

once in alife time opportunity. 

‘‘I’m still abit overwhelmed 

by the chanceIhave to take my 

racing careertoanother level, 

with help frommany people.I 

will go out thereand do my 

best.’’ 

Helicraft Racing team owner 

Rod Price saysheislooking 

forwardtoseeingHarry make 

the most of his chances. ‘‘This 

is ahuge event for ayoung 

rider and he has worked hard 

to get into this position.” 

Racing ahead ... 

Harry Shanks, 

aged 16, hopes to 

make the 2024 

Idemitsu Asia 

Talent Cup 

shortlist in 

Malaysia in early 

in November. 

PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE 

NORTH CANTERBURY SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora Golf 

Nine holestableford: Men: Ralph 

Sinclair 23,1,Richard Luisetti 21 c/b, 

2; John Gregan 21c/b, 3; DenisBrook 

21 c/b 4. 

Women: Catherine Boddy 22 c/b, 1; 

Rita Moore22c/b; Jan Moffatt 21 c/b, 3; 

Verety Johnson 21 c/b, 4. 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Pocock Pairs: North/South: Duke/ 

Barry Smart 1, Judith Calder/Marilyn 

Eliet 2, Nita Sheasby/Beverley Brain 

3. E/W: Dawn Simpson/Gaynor 

Hurford 1, Judith Driver/Tony 

Biddington 2, Norm Shipley/Lesley 

Shipley 3. 

Spring Pairs: N/S: Jan Roose/Judith 

Driver 1, Alison Price/Derek Wilson 2, 

Alison Fleetwood/Noeline Goodgame 

3. E/W: Jenny Hassall/Jill Amer 1, 

Marilyn Eliet/Janet Apperley 2, Bunty 

Marshall/Heather Waldron 3. 

JuniorEvening:N/S: Alison Howie/ 

Marilyn Eliet 1, Kate Whitehead/ 

DianeGraham2,Gayle Saunders/ 

Debra Wilson 3. E/W: Jill Midgley/ 

DenisMilne 1,Murray Davis/Sharyn 

Davis 2, JudyMcIver/MargrietDykstra 

3. 

PremierPairs: N/S:Barry Smart/ 

Lynda Cameron1,Bunty Marshall/ 

PaulineMiller 2, Alison Price/Derek 

Wilson 3. E/W: Marion Lomax/ 

Veronica Hall 1, Jenny Story/Peter 

Story 2, Kevin Kuch/Phillipa Watkins 

3. 

Amberley Golf Club 

Amberley Cup: Winners KPercy and J 

Bishop. 

Stroke:KGussettee 69, EWilly 69, K 

Pepper70, LWiddowson 70, RKeith 

71, AFalloon 71,DBanton 71,BMills 

72 HMurray 73 J Murray 73, L 

Schwaiger73, KPercy 74. 

Excel DesignBuild longest putt: J 

Jenner. 

Mid Week Men: MMcIntosh41, M 

Bruner40, M Haddleton 40, AGenet 

39, BFitzgerald38BBalderstone 38, 

Twos: RSouthgate 10 and17. 

Mid Week Women:LWilly 65 SLee 66 

J Lucas 70 J Bishop 71,BPettigrew 73, 

KPercy 73. 

Longest Putt: J Cumming. Longest 

Drive: SLee. LGUwinnerfor Sep: D 

Yates 64. 

September9:TFleete 68,RClifdon 

69, BFitzgerald 69,GSmith69, J 

Morgan71, SThomas 71, G Dunlop 72, 

KPercy 72,GMcGeddie 72.Excel 

DesignLongest Putt: KRattray. 

Mid Week Men: RKeith39, BMills 38, 

J Byrne 38, BFitzgerald 36,AFalloon 

36, BBalderstone 36,BYates 36, BGill 

36, LBrown 36. 

Mid Week Women: DYates 64, J 

Morgan64, DBanton 67. 

Longest Putt: BPettigrew. 

9Holers: HKemp 31, IPettigrew33, J 

Evans 34. Longest Drive: Men:D 

Goodwin. Women:HAstell. 

Amberley Bridge Club 

Monday Evening:N/S: Jill Coberger/ 

Paddy Macfarlane 1, Margaret Bean/ 

Ken Fox 2, PennyZino/ Ruth Appleby 

3. E/W: Jan Roose/Janenne Cumming 

1, Brenda & Graeme Twose 2, Bruce/ 

Jenny Yates 3. 

Thursday Afternoon:NolaMcKissock/ 

Diane Watson 1, NellMcKellow/Tim 

Saunders 2, Mary Bain/Helen 

Thornburgh 3. 

Monday Evening:Margaret Bean & 

Ken Fox1,Jill Coberger & Paddy 

Macfarlane 2,Douschka &Tim 

Saunders 3. 

Thursday Afternoon: N/S: Diana 

Faulkner&HelenPhillips1,Judith 

Driver &Jan Roose 2, Douschka 

Saunders &NellMcKellow 3. E/W: 

NolaMcKissock &DianeWatson 1, 

MaryBain &Helen Thornburgh 2, 

Linda Sim&Lerey Atkinson 3. 

Amberley Smallbore 

Rifle Club 

Novelty shoot: G Heaven190, KBrown 

157, M Black149, WParker139, M 

Quigley 129,IFrazer 128, KQuigley 

120, D Quigley109,MParker106,E 

Patchett 103, ACreagh 83,ARoxburgh 

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John 64,TDavey 64. 

Sealedhandicap: MBlack100.8, D 

Quigley 100.8, GHeaven 99.9, W 

Parker 99.9, PWisheart 99.6, KQuigley 

98.9, IFrazer 98.7, KBrown 97.9, E 

Patchett 97.9,MParker 97.8,RHarper 

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84.0, Alex 76.2, M Bourne 63.0, Tom 

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SATURDAY 30SEPTEMBER, 7.30 PM 

Rob Joass, Andrew London, Wayne Mason 

and Lorina Harding performing together 

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singer/songwriters. 

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

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Clubs expo popular 

Amberley’s clubs wereout in force at the 

Amberley Domainlast week to attract 

new members. 

Amberley Absolutely,AmberleyNZ 

and the Amberley District Residents’ 

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clubs expotoshowcase whatthe town 

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Expo coordinator Sylvia Bowles said 

shereached out to more than 100 

organisations, with around40local 

clubs supporting the event throughout 

the day. 

‘‘I was surprised at how many 

organisations there are doinggood in 

the community, there is aphenomenal 

number of clubs in Amberley. 

‘‘Amberleyisgrowingand thereisa 

lot of new people moving into the area 

and lookingfor connections, things to do 

and groups to join.’’ 

She said therewas asteadyflow of 

people throughout the day and ‘‘lots of 

chattergoing on’’. 

Rangiora RSA,Amberley branch 

president James Drewery said he 

received afew enquiries from visitors to 

the expo.Hesaid the Amberley had 

more than 50 members,but always 

welcomes new members. 

‘‘We are theguardians of 

remembrance and we look after our 

veterans.’’ 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

New Zealand Wool Carpet Set for Council 

Owned Facilities. 

Waimakariri District Council is stepping up its 

approach to sustainable practices in Council 

owned buildings. 

At its September meeting the Council voted on a 

Notice of Motion brought by Councillor Al Blackie 

and supported by Council sustainability portfolio 

holder Councillor Niki Mealings. 

Cr Blackie requested that the Waimakariri District 

Council consider wherever practical, that all 

carpets installed or replaced in Council owned 

facilities be manufactured from New Zealand 

wool or New Zealand wool blend. The request was 

agreed by Council. 

The recommendation was intended to support local 

manufacturing in New Zealand and for Council to 

be aleader in using sustainable products within its 

building network wherever practical. 

Cr Blackie says the decision to move to using 

New Zealand wool products would ensure that 

Council is taking amore ethical procurement 

approach to support our rural community. 

“Nylon carpets are predominantly made of 

plastic and we don’t need any more plastic in 

our environment. Wool provides the option ofa 

naturally occurring renewable resource. 

“There are new commercial-grade wool products 

that are comparable in both cost and durability to 

synthetic carpets,” Cr Blackie says. 

Council iscurrently replacing (on average) $40,000 

worth of carpet per year across its building network. 

This generally services the renewal of up to 

two buildings. 

To move to wool, it is anticipated that this figure 

would increase per annum to renew two buildings 

with new carpet. But that additional expense is 

expected to be low. 

Cr Blackie says the sustainability and 

environmental health benefits of switching to 

wool far out way the costs associated. 

“It ticks all the boxes. It’s doable, it comes at a 

minimal extra cost of around only $1 extra per 

rate payer.” 

Council has several significant projects within 

the next Long Term Plan, including the Pegasus 

Community Centre, the Ravenswood Community 

Centre, and renewals to the Rangiora Library. 

Council also renews (on average) six to seven 

pensioner units per year. 

The plan is for these new facilities to now be fitted 

out with New Zealand wool carpet. 

“This is asmall step but one in the right direction,” 

Cr Blackie says. 

Community 

River Clean Up 

Join us on World Rivers Day for 

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and makeapositiveimpact on 

thelocal environment. 

Sunday 24 September10am–12pm 

Ashley/Rakahuri River 

Please arrive by 9.30amforhealthand 

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Upcoming Council 

meetings 

The following meetings will be held in 

October 2023, inthe Council Chamber, 

215High Street, Rangiora, unless 

otherwise stated. 

CWMS Waimakariri Zone Committee 

Monday 2October at 3.30pm. 

Council Workshop (non-decision making) 

Tuesday 3October at 9am. 

Council 

Tuesday 3October at 1pm. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 4October at 7pm at the 

Oxford Town Hall, Main Street, Oxford. 

(The Public Forum section of the agenda will 

occur from 7pm to 7.20pm.) 

Woodend-Seon Community Board 

Monday 9October at 5.30pm at the Waikuku 

Beach Hall, Park Terrace, Waikuku Beach. 


Tuesday 10October at 9am and 1pm. 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 11October at 7pm. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 16 October at 4pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Utilities and Roading Committee 

Tuesday 17October at 9am. 

Council Meeting Adoption of 

Annual Report 




Community and Recreation Committee 

Tuesday 17October at 3.30pm. 

Agendasare availabletwo workingdaysbefore 

themeeting.Agendas, Minutes andaudio 

recordings formeetingscan be foundonthe 

Council'swebsite:waimakariri.govt.nz 

Sarah Nichols 

GovernanceManager 

NOTICE OF HEARING 

The following hearing will beheld at9am on 

Wednesday 27September 2023, inthe 

CouncilChamber, 215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Community Outcomes Hearing 

Sarah Nichols 

Governance Manager 

Public Notices 

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 

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2533270 

Situations Vacant 

HAND-KNITTERS make 

some money at home while 

you do something you 

enjoy; earn $60-$170 per 

garment, we pay postage 

each way, must be very 

experienced, please send us 

asample with 30 sts x 20 

rows with acolour change 

patch in the middle and/or 

photos of garments you 

have knitted. —Please post 

to: Shop 3, 13 Red Oaks 

Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 

9300. 

Personal 

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like I’m in my mid 60s. I’m 

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energy, own home, finan ok 

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to find an attractive slim 

lady with vitality, acompact 

figure and abig smile. 

Lets enjoy outings, 

socialising / dining out, 

lot’s of laughter and 

snuggles if you are so 

inclined. 027 659 4425. 

Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary (Math, 

English,Science) up to 

NCEA level 3. Each 

student on an individually 

tailored programme. Kip 

McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

Flatmates 

FLATMATES wanted x2, 

all own new facilities, 

Mandeville area, suit 

students. Ph 021 111 4322. 


KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key ofKnowledge . .” 

(Luke 11:52) 

All Scriptureisinspired by GOD and is useful to teach 

us whatistrueand to makeusrealise what is wrong 

in our lives. Itcorrects uswhen we are wrong and 

teaches us to do whatisright. GOD uses it to prepare 

and equip HIS peopletodoevery good work. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17. 

THY wordisalamp untomyfeet, and alight unto my 

path. Psalms 119:105 

Terrible 

 

Debt 

 

 

a free and 

 

 

 

 

 

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teach 

manage 

 

 

 

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or Hurunui 

District 

www.bsnc.org.nz 

2613707 

 

other agencies 

 

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Find us on Facebook: (Budgeting Services North Canterbury) 

Supported by: 

 

Registered Charity Number: CC10710 

BOOK FAIR 

Friday 22 &Saturday 23 September, 

at St Bart’s Church Hall, 

23 Cass St., Kaiapoi 

9:00am to 6:00pm Friday and 

9:00am to 2:00pm Saturday 

** EFTPOS AVAILABLE ** 

Books $2.00 each or 6books 

for $10.00, puzzles $4.00 

Teaand coffee available. 

This is an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi 

Fundraiser towards parish work. 

2611839 

Kaiapoi Senior Touch Module 

(Thursday’s) 

Start date: Thursday 19 th October 2023 

Grades: Men’s/Mixed Grades 

Cost: $320 per team 

Registrations: 

Email alastair@cooltranz.co.nz 

or mobile 021 826 384 

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2bdrms, by JP Enforcement 

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excellent references, looks 

after the property, long 

term only, around $400pw. 

Phone 021 040 4113. 

2614710 

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

OFF LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

MKLS Automotive Imports 

Limited, 70 Yaxleys Road, 

Loburn has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora for 

the issue of aOff Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 70 Yaxleys 

Road, Loburn known as 

Wholesaler. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to be 

conducted) under the licence 

is Remote sales. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) sold 

under the licence are any 

day &atany time.. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakairiri 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 pubication of this notice, 

file anotice in writing 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 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than a matter specified in 

section 105 (1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

This is the second publication 

of this notice. This notice 

was first published on 14 th 

September 2023. 

2612610v2 

Waimakariri Country Music 

Festival Fundraiser 

Brian Gee Hypnotic Experience 

Saturday 30 September 

7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) 

Kaiapoi Club & MSA 

113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi 

$20 single 

Tickets available at Kaiapoi Club & MSA or txt 

Kevin 027 444 1390. Door sales available R.O.A.R. 

GoreBay and Buxton Camping 

Ground Lease 

The Hurunui District Council invites tenders for the 

Gore Bay and Buxton camping ground situated inthe 

settlement ofGore Bay, approximately 10 minutes’ 

drive from the North Canterbury township ofCheviot. 

Gore Bay is apopular surfing, swimming and fishing 

beach and offers anumber of nature walks and picnic 

areas. 

If you arelooking for alifestyle change by taking on the 

leaseofthis popularcamping ground, we would like to 

hear from you, along with your ideas and aspirations 

as to how youwouldcontinue to promote and enhance 

thecampasadesirableand attractiveholiday/camping 

ground. 

For more information and tender documents visit 

http://www.hurunui.govt.nz/news-and-views/tenders/ 

Or contact: 

Evan Schoombie 

Hurunui DistrictCouncil 

Phone (03)314 0101 or 027 808 7797 

evan.schoombie@hurunui.govt.nz 

Tenders close on Thursday 19 October 2023 at 

4:00pm. 

2615138 

2613460

CLASSIFIED 



CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONE TRUSTEE FROM THE 

AMBERLEYDISTRICT CATCHMENTFOR THE KATEVALLEY 

LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST 

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominations for one 

community trustee from the SouthWard of the Hurunui District for the Trust. 

The principal task of this charitable Trust istodistribute funds provided by 

Transwaste Canterbury for purposes that are beneficial tothe community in 

theWaipara area. This includesfundingcommunity activities or facilitiesinany 

location within the Hurunui District which are capable of conferring such benefit. 

In the event of morethan one nominationbeingreceived, apublic meeting will 

be held in the Amberley Memorial Library, Amberley, onMonday at 7.00 pm 

on 13 th November 2023, where avote will take place to elect one trustee who 

will beappointed for aterm of three years. It will bearequirement of those 

wishing to vote at thiselectionmeetingtosign aregister stating theirnameand 

address in order that eligibilitytovote can be assessed. Theexistingtrustee is 

not precludedfromoffering themselves for election. 

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

trustees, one Amberley trusteeand twoSettlor’strustees. 

Who Can MakeaNomination? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principalplace of residence is within the 

South Ward of theHurunui District identified on the plan in the Trust Deeds, and 

whose name and addressappears on the applicable current electoral roll,can 

nominate people from the South Ward. 

How Can aNomination Be Made? 

Written notice in the formofaletter of nominationisrequired. Thismust: 

•Containthe full name and residential address of the person making the 

nomination, and that person’s date of birth and signature. 

•Containasignedstatementofwillingness to serve as atrusteefrom 

theperson nominated,togetherwith his/her full name,date of birth and 

residentialaddress. 

•Becomplete in all respects and be received by The Secretary,ADRA 

Inc, PO Box87, Amberley on or before the closing dateofFriday 20 th 

October 2023. 

Who Can Be Nominated? 

Any person over the age of 18 whose principalplace of residence is within the 

South Ward of the HurunuiDistrict identified on the plan in theTrust Deed. 

MoreInformation 

Acopy of theKateValley Landfill Community TrustDeed can be requested by 

phoning 0800 TRANSWASTE (872 679). The Deed sets out the purposes of 

theTrust andthe way in which it operates. 

The Hurunui District Council has approved an 

applicationfrom AutosportClub Inc. organisers of the 

2023 MtAlexander Road Sprint, for the temporary 

closure of: 

• MtAlexander Road 

• Sunday 24 September 

• 8am to 5pm 

This closure ismade under paragraph 11(e) of the Tenth 

Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. This applies to 

all vehicular traffic with the exception of emergency services 

vehicles. 

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any 

person, other than those under authority of an authorised 

permit, to use the road for ordinary vehiculartrafficduring the 

period of closure. 

2616119 

CHILDREN’S craft afternoon, 

27th September, 

10am -12pm, at the Woodend 

Community Centre. 

Decorated biscuits, 

pinecone animals, fabric 

collage and tinfoil 

sportsperson. Children can 

enter their craft into the 

Woodend Spring Flower 

Show being held on the 

Saturday. There is an entry 

fee of $2 per child. Bookings 

are essential. Register 

now by phoning Val Cotton 

(03) 313 8410 or email 

pamjcleeve@gmail.com. 

2615737 




ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 


Ryman Healthcare Limited 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora for 

the renewal of aOn-Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at Charles Upham 

Drive, Rangiora 7400 

known as Charles Upham 

Retirement Village. 


business to be conducted 

under the licence is a 

Retirement Village. 

The days on which alcohol 

is (or intended to be) 

sold under the licence 

are 12.00pm to 10.00pm 

Monday to Sunday. 

The application may 

be inspected during 

ordinary office hours of 

the Waimakariri District 





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 




7440 or email to alcohol@ 

wmk.govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 



than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the second 

publication of this 

notice. This notice was 

first published on 14 th 

September 2023. 

2613609v2 




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. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol 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. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 





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 




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 first publication of 

this notice. 

2615651v1 

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Phone 03 313 2840 to find out more 

Trade&Services 

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& operated. Covering all 

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service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

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pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

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copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

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removed, stump grinding, 

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Affordable rates. Phone 03 

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are available to help you 

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small. Check us out on fb. 

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Reg Tradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

North Canterbury Painters 

specialising in decorating for 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering Nth Canty,Oxford, 

Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob 03 327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2227597 

HAP’S FARM and 

gardening service, sheep 

shearing, crutching, 

drenching etc, fencing 

repairs, gardening, pruning, 

small tree trimming etc. 

Phone 021 267 4025. 

HEAT PUMP cleaning. 

Abacus Heat Pump 

Cleaning. Please call John 

027 496 8192. Local, 

experienced and reliable. 

HIGH SPEC PAINTERS. 

Quality, local professionals. 

Email: 

corban@highspecpainters.co.nz 

Phone: 027 846 5035. 

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services. Wayne Bryant, 

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Time to service your fire. tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 25 + years experience. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

on wood. Safety inspection. Interior /exterior, roofs & 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $80 single quote, please ph Steve 03 

waterblasting. For a free 

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www.sweepnz.co.nz. POWER TOOLS repairs, 

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parts &sales for over 40 

FCANZ Certified Contractor. 

20 years experience. Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

viced. Grossman Trade 

Call 021 640 748. Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

LAWN MAINTENANCE 

mowing, spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifying. Ph 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

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fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

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Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 


SCREEN PRINTING. 

For all your printing 

requirements. T-shirts, 

Hoodies, Hi-Vis vests and 

polos, Overalls, Caps etc. 

Please phone Heather 03 

313 0261 or email heather. 

norstar@gmail.com. 

SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

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Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

Guide 

2225862 

CRAIGS Trees 

(03) 327-4190 

TREE REMOVALS 

THINNING &PRUNING 

STUMPGRINDING 

FELLING &TOPPING 

FULLY INSURED 

QUALIFIED ARBORIST 

Free Quotes 

027 2299 454 

craigstrees@xtra.co.nz 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

2502479 

Pride &Quality Painting 

&Decorating Services 

20 yrs exp, fast and friendly 

service. For all your painting 

needs, phone: Martin 310 

6187 or 021 128 9867 

2434390 

PAINT 

PLASTER 

PAPER 

Quality, Experienced, 

Courteous & 

Reasonable Prices 

Ph Scott 

021 0246 9379 

edgelinescott@gmail.com 

2362002 

027 216 0000 

2612823 

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Air Conditioning 

Automotive &Recovery 

Builders 

Butchery 

Servicing NorthCanterburyand Kaikoura 

03 313 0531 /03319 7559 

(NorthCanterbury) (Kaikoura) 

www.northcanterburyenergy.co.nz 

HEAT PUMPS 

AIRCONDITIONING 

VENTILATION 

SERVICE&REPAIRS 

INSTALLATION 

Call us 

for a 

FREE 

quote 

2070788 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• Vehicle Servicing & 

Repairs 

• Tyres &Punctures 

• Jump Starts 

• 

Towing &Salvage 

• Courtesy Car Available 

Ph Aaron Rowlands 

0272 588 366 

13 Stone Eyre Place, 

Swannanoa 

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

2608552 

 

 

 

 

For all enquiries call or email Don: 

027 727 9162 /zatarabuilders@yahoo.com 

www.zatarabuilders.co.nz 

OxfordButchery 

Shane Frahm 

We cankill&process yourstock 

FourGenerations of Frahms 

since 1957 

Ph 312 4205 

Oxford 

Number one 

old-fashioned bacon 

&ham curing. 

A/H 021 269 1817 

2227889v3 

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Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Cattle Problems 

Construction &Concrete 

Ear Health 

Electrician 

• Live Humane Capture 

• Trucking 

• Tagging 

• Testing 

• Sale of unruly, difficult, pesky 

cattle 

Profit share 50-50 

Craig Flintoft 03312 9432 

craigflintoft@gmail.com 

2459888 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

• Ear Health checks. 

• Wax removal using Microsuction 

• Removal of foreign bodies 

• Basic hearing aid care 

• ACC provider 

• War Veteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, booking by prior arrangement. 

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

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 

2324849 

p 03 313 7144 | e info@rgrantelectrical.com 

Mention this advert &receive $50 off your next job 

www.rgrantelectrical.com 

2608643 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

2269236 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping, Retaining Walls (Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, Landscape Structures 

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

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

Landscaping 


2611645 

•17metre spray 

booth 

•FullPaint 

Panel Service 

Funeral Director 

•Insurance Work 

HAL L & Co. 

Funeral Directors 

Death Is But AHorizon ... AHorizon Is But The Limit Of Our Sight 

Give our friendly team acall and let us look 

after all of your funeral needs 

•Pricing plans tosuit everyone 

•Direct Cremation options 

•Memorial Services 

•Full funeral Services 

Panel &Paint 

Convenient Locations 

Rangiora 313 6948 

Christchurch 379 0178 

www.undertaker.co.nz 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•Fullcoachbuilding service, fabricating 

doors,lockers, windows, tanks 

•Painting Motorhomes, Caravans, Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors&Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

& 

2445460 

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starnews.co.nz 

Visit now to view the paper online &more! 

Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

Plumbing 

For all 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts for over 

65 years old 

Fast friendly service 

All work guaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

Free Call: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 


2528221 

Glass 

Raymond Barrow’s 

Your 

Preferred 

Choice of Glazier 

NORTH CANTERBURY GLASS 

Covering all glass, including... 

•Broken window 

repairs 

•Double Glazing 

•Cat &Dog Doors 

•Splashbacks 

...and Much More 

•Balustrades 

•Mirrors 

•Security Screens, 

Stays &Doors 

•Safety Glass 

10 Albert Street, Rangiora 

03 313 5335 

www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz 

For All Things 

Residential, Commercial and Auto 

Plumbing &Drainage 

Over 15 years experience in the industry,offering a 

fast, friendly and professional service. 

•PlumbingMaintenance and Renovations 

•Gas Fitting and Servicing 

•Drainage Repairs and New Installs 

•Drain Unblocking and Inspections 

•Complete Bathroom Renovation &ShowerInstallations 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

CONTACT HUGO021 255 2977 

2612551 

Scaffolding 

Scrap Metal 

Seamless Spouting 

For All Your Scaffolding 

Requirements 

Waimakariri to Kaikoura 

Email jimmy@insituscaffolding.co.nz 

Phone 027 288 3058 

2594990 

Services 

MCC SERVICES 

GUTTER CLEANING 

MOSS ROOF SPRAYING 

PEST CONTROL 

EXTERIOR HOUSE WASHING 

EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE AND FREE QUOTATIONS 

2607786 

PH 021 105 5222 

mccdaj@gmail.com 

2599650 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie 0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

Signs &Design 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1902273 

Seamless Spouting 

Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

large colour range available 

• High grade and thicker material used 

• Repair or replace any type of gutter 

• Undertake all insurance work 

• Independently owned and operated 

• Competitive pricing 

Servicing North CanterburyDistricts 

Call Marvin 027 371 4179 

spouting2u@gmail.com 


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Mouldy Silicone Replacement 

Tiled Shower Makeovers 

Old Grout Re-Colouring 

For ALL your Tile &Grout issues 

call 0800 882 772 for a FREE quote. 

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Thursday,September 21,2023 | Issue1064 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Rangiora 

Art Society 

SPRING 

EXHIBITION 

Friday6 th to 

Sunday8 th 

October 

Seepage 4for details 

MATT DOOCEY 

FORWAIMAKARIRI 

Aprivilege to serve 

thecommunity 

I’m proudofNational’scommitment to build theBelfast 

to Pegasus motorway including theWoodendBypass 

Residents in Waimakariri electoratewill be 

awareofmywork over theyears highlighting the 

desperateneed forthe WoodendBypass. 

From my petition to Parliament when theLabour 

government cancelled this important project, to 

 

forour cancelled Belfast to Pegasus motorway 

including theWoodendBypass. 

National has announcedits Transportfor the 

Futureplan,which will deliver newRoads of 

 

will rebuild regions andimproveresilience. Iam 

proud to be partofthe National Partythatwill 

build theBelfast to Pegasus Motorway,including 

theWoodendBypass, with construction starting 

 

As your local MP Ihavefought 

hardfor our communities, 

securing important wins -from 

acommitment to after-hours 

healthcaretobetterinfrastructure, 

including the third-laningofSH1 at 

theWaimakariri Bridge. 

Honouring our veterans. 

Advocating forthe issuesimportant to 

youinParliament 

Authorised by Matt Doocey,5KingsfordSmith Drive, Rangiora.

MATT DOOCEY 

FORWAIMAKARIRI 

Awin forafter-hourshealth care 

Thankyou to thethousands whosigned my petitionwith 

localresidents Sandiand David McLean calling forTe 

WhatuOra Health NZ to fast-track after-hourshealth care 

services in Waimakariri. 

It was important to hear Health NZ apologise fortheir lack 

of communication over the delays in after-hoursservices 

at mypublicmeeting at theend of April, andgood news 

thatthe voices of Waimakaririresidents were heard with 

theannouncement by HealthNZthatlocal GPswill be 

puttingtogether aproposal to deliver after-hoursservices 

in theinterim. Iwill be keepingincontactwith HealthNZ 

over theproposal progress andifIdon’t see anyaction I 

will be prepared to go to theHealth Minister. 

Community action spursCCTV 

AfteraresidentofSovereignPalms approached me 

followingthe theft of hermotorhome, Ihostedapublic 

meeting to gauge interestinacommunity-ledCCTV 

project. Iwas only toohappytoget involved andbring 

therelevant stakeholderstogether,including thecouncil, 

police, communitypatrol, neighbourhood support and 

120+residents, whoshowedoverwhelming supportfor the 

backingof mycall to roll out community-led CCTV in the 

area. 

It was heartening to see residents taking back control of 

their neighbourhood throughthe number of peoplethat 

cametomymeeting, andsince then Ihavebeencontacted 

by residentsofother subdivisionsanddevelopmentskeen 

to replicateitintheir neighbourhoods. 

Advocating forpatient rights 

Irecentlyhad theprivilegeofmeeting TheresaZame, 

andreceiving herpetition at Parliament calling foran 

amendmenttothe Therapeutics ProductsBill to allowher 

to importlife-saving prescription drugs. 

Theresaisbattling stage4lung cancer but hasbeen 

making progressthankstomedication sheimportsfrom 

Bangladesh.Under Labour’sBill she, andmanyothers, 

would have been stoppedimporting their life-saving 

prescription medication. 

Thanks to peoplelikeTheresa,the thousands of New 

Zealanderswho submitted on thebill andpressurefrom 

National, changeshavebeenmade. 

Authorised by Matt Doocey,5KingsfordSmith Drive, Rangiora.

North Canterbury News: September 21, 2023

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