North Canterbury News: October 12, 2023

Thursday,October 12,2023 | Issue1067 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Life returns to Glenmark’sStPaul’sChurch 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Warmth radiates inside Glenmark’s 

historic St Paul’s AnglicanChurch. 

Rays of sunshine filter through three 

restored stained glass lancets highonthe 

east facing wall,bringing life back to the 

NorthCanterbury churchwhich has lain 

idle for more than 10 years. 

Outdoors the scaffolding has gone,but 

the church still bears the scars of being 

closed for 13 yearsfollowing the 2010 

earthquake, which leftitbattered, cracked 

and red stickered. 

The grass is lank and patchy, pigeons 

have left their mark,but St Paul’s is now 

robust, and sturdy. 

Restoration was supposedtotake ayear, 

but around everycorner some other detail 

wouldemerge,and with it additional costs. 

FriendsofGlenmark Church,asmall 

groupofeight passionate supporters, has 

been unitedinrestoring the church to its 

former glory, and thecommunity has 

swunginbehindits efforts. 

The Friends has worked hard 

fundraising to meet the bill which has 

blownout from $1.8million to around $2.6 

million thanks to Covid, inflationand a 

shortage of materials, combining to add to 

the cost, already rising due to ‘‘extras’’ 

unearthed along the restorationjourney. 

Two of those ardent supporters and 

members of the Friendsofthe Glenmark 

Church, chairAndy Munro, and Isobel 

Whyte, who is also the Bishops warden on 

the Vestry, have remained stoic in their 

endeavours to ensurethe church will 

reopen as authentic as it was when built 

and consecrated in 1907. 

They are confident they will find the 

$300,000neededtocompletethe 

restoration, and plans areafoot to find 

thosedollars through the ‘‘Buy aBrick’’ 

campaign which Mr Munrohopes will 

form awall, or be used as pavingstones, 

acknowledging thosewho contributed to 

the campaign. 

It is also actively seeking funding on its 

Give aLittle page,and is hopeful more 

benefactors may come forwardtohelp 

with the finishing touches. 

Both proudlypoint out each detailand 

thosewho have helped finance them— 

from the windows to the organ and 

beyond. 

Passion for restoration ... Friends of the Glenmark Church president, Andy Munro, and 

member Isobel Whyte, view restoration work in the St Paul’s Anglican Church at Glenmark. 

Theinside still needs plastered, the 

floor needs some attention, but it is sound, 

itswindowsare aliveagainthanks to 

Stewart Stained Glass Artists of Loburn, 

andits veryrare organ, restored by the 

South Island Organ Co, is home again. 

The organwas for manyyears 

considered the best in the southern 

hemisphere, and is one of thelargestina 

PHOTO: ROBYN BRISTOW 

country church.Itrose skywardonthe 

southwall, and was badlydamaged in the 

quakes necessitating it being packed up 

and sent southtoTimarufor restoration. 

Abenefactor paid for the Privacy screen 

around the organ. 

George and Suzannah Goulddonated all 

the funds for the restoration of the 12 

windows. 

The intricacy of bringing the windows 

backtolife took GrahamStewart and his 

team12months, which included restoring 

seven stained glass windows, and halfa 

dozen leadlight panes. 

‘‘Therehave beenmany repairs to many 

others,’’ he says. ‘‘They are really, really 

beautiful windows.’’ 

Mr Stewart says the work is by Clayton & 

Bell, or an artistfrom that studio, and 

influenced by Raphael’sStPaul’s in 

Athens. 

‘‘The styleisunmistakable,asinthe 

angels in the arch. If you GoogleClayton 

Clayton &Bell there are angelspainted in 

similarstyle. 

‘‘It is ashamethere is no signature, as 

thework is of exceptionallyhigh quality, 

as is the glassitself.’’ 

Thewindows, organ and the large red 

brick church, are areflection of Annie 

Townend’s passion for building St Paul’s. 

Thebuilding, organ, church furniture and 

bells costabout 8000 pound. 

Thewere agift to the parishbyMrs 

Townend in memoryofher father, Mr 

George Henry Moore, who established 

Glenmark Estate. 

Annie Townend was abletoreachacross 

theworld to ensure the highest quality 

products for the church,with the estate 

chartering itsown ships to carry goods to 

the other side of the world,which then 

brought back what she wanted. 

The windows, the careful cleaning of the 

beams and roof structure,the blackening 

of the lightsand chains,combined with the 

restorationofthe organ, provide plenty of 

ambience, andwillprovide agreatvenue 

forrecitals, and gatherings to helprefill 

thebarekitty. 

Andy and Isobelsay the Friendsare 

aiming to havethe annualChristmas 

carols and cakesinthe church, which has 

in recent times had to move to the 

Glenmark Domain. 

The projecttodate has been backed by 

the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, 

funds from the KateValley Trust, the Rata 

Foundation, and privatedonations and 

bequests. 

It has allhelpedensuredone of the few 

remaining red brick churches has 

survived the Canterbury earthquakes, 

with history encompassedinevery brick, 

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EncounterKaikōuratookhomethe top 

award at the NorthCanterbury Business 

AwardslastFridayevening. 

It was awardedthe MainPower 

SupremeAward, having earlier taken out 

the HanmerSprings Thermal Pools and 

Spa TourismAward. 

The North CanterburyNews People’s 

Choice Award wenttoZeberdee Equine. 

Atotal of 9704 peoplevoted in theNorth 

Canterbury NewsPeople’sChoice Award 

–the equivalent of 13 percent of theNorth 

Canterbury population 

Kaikōura wasincludedinthe awards 

for the first time,and celebrated its 

inauguralentrance intothe event witha 

large contingent of winners,finalists and 

supportersatthe Gala dinner at 

MainPowerStadium, attended by 371 

people. 

Kaikōura tookawaynot only the 

SupremeAward buttwo category awards 

and threerunner up awards. 

Enterprise NorthCanterbury hosted 

the awards,and MilesDalton, business 

supportmanagersays the amount of joy 

and mutual support seenonFriday 

evening ‘‘showsusexactlywhy we do it’’. 

‘‘Eventhose that did not win have given 

lovelyfeedback about howthe process 

has helped them improvehow they 

operate,’’ he says. 

He alsoobserved achangeindrinking 

patterns. 

‘‘Weordereddouble the usual amount 

of nonalcoholicbeverages this time,and 

theywere gonehalfway through the 

night.’’ 

MasterofCeremonies,Jackie Clarke, 

ensured everyoneenjoyed not only the 

evening,but also her comedicwit,and 

beautiful voice,particularly as shesung 

Bohemian Rhapsody. Her 

professionalismensured the event ran 

smoothly,with laughter, opportunities to 

chatbetween courses,and dancing. 

Resultswere: 

Hanmer Springs Tourism Award: 

EncounterKaikōura; first runner up, 

HapukuKitchen (Kaikōura); second 

runner up, South Pacific Motorcycle 

Tours. 

PAK‘nSAVE, Rangiora,Community 

EnterprisesAward:Satisfy FoodRescue; 

first runner up, KaikōuraCommunity Op 

Shop; secondrunnerup, Tāima Kōrero 

CharitableTrust. 

TotalspanNorth Canterbury Tradesand 

Services Award:DesignerGates; first 

runner up, ChattertonBuilders Ltd; 

secondrunner up,The Joiner Shop, 

Kaikōura. 

Misco Joinery, Technology Award:Angus 

Robertson Mechanical; firstrunner up, 

Go Wireless; secondrunnerup, 

DairySmart. 

Hellers, EmergingBusiness Award: 

VisualOptics;first runner up,Aqualand 

New Zealand;second runner up, Lucy 

JanePhotography. 

MADENorth Canterbury, Food and 

Celebration time ... Kaikōura finalists and supporters for aGuard of Honour for Lynette 

Buurman, Business manager and owner of Encounter Kaikōura, which took out the 

Supreme Award at the North Canterbury Business Awards last Friday evening. 

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Beverage Award:MtFyffe Distillery; first 

runner up,HurunuiFarms; second 

runner up,Mylk Made. 

CoolSpaces,Sustainability Award: 

Magnifynz; first runner up, Karikaas 

NaturalDairy Products;second runner 

up,Moddex. 

PercivalStreet Bakery, Customer Service 

Award:Rangiora RSAClub; first runner 

up,MandevilleSupervalue/Fresh Choice 

Oxford; secondrunnerup, Waipara 

Sleepers. 

BDO,Professional ServicesAward: 

Modbod FacialRejuvenation Clinic; first 

runner up, NZ Geotechnical Consultants; 

second runner up, Han RomanoFitness. 

North Canterbury News People’s Choice 

Award:Zeberdee Equine;firstrunner up, 

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Octopus fun ... One of the many attractions at the MainPower Light Festival. 

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Thousands enjoy light festival 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Alarge crowd of over 2000 turned out on 

the cold and damp Saturday evening to 

the MainPower Light Festival in 

Rangiora, surprising organiser Karl 

Howarth. 

‘‘It was cold and miserable after the 

rain we had all day, in complete contrast 

to the beautiful night on Friday. 

‘‘But Iwas pleasantly surprised when 

we had agood crowd come along for 

Saturday night's show,’’ he said. 

Karl estimates they had 6000 to 7000 

people attend on Friday night, the first 

of the twodaylong light festival. 

‘‘My guess is close to 10,000 people 

experienced the wonderful light and 

musical show we put on for the 

Waimakariri district over the weekend 

at Victoria Park.’’ 

The festival offered alight and sound 

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neon, disco lights, interactive lighting 

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activities, roving entertainers and live 

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It had been postponed two weeks 

earlier because of unkind weather 

conditions but Friday night was warm 

and balmy while the rain thankfully 

eased close to darkness on Saturday 

night. 

‘‘I was so happy with all the musical 

acts attending, their vibe, energy and 

performances kept the crowds very well 

Super trooper fun ... Keith Huxley and his son Jim, aged 3. 

entertained, then there was the 

wonderful support of all our sponsors 

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Competition heats up 


Muscles will strain, arms will ache and 

pride will be on the line at this 

weekend’s Sefton School TugOWar 

competition. 

On Sunday October 15, teams of eight 

will be competing in the ancient sport of 

Tug of War in the school grounds. 

Organised by the Sefton School 

parents, this annual school fundraiser is 

on again after abreak of acouple of 

years due to Covid. 

Organising committee member Liz 

McGimpsey says it will be afun day out 

for competitors of all ages. 

‘‘There are five categories people can 

enter in covering mixed teams, men's 

and women's teams, and primary school 

teams.’’ 

The Tug of War will be held on grass 

(not boards), and ordinary footwear must 

be worn. 

Mrs McGimpsey says this means no 

studs, spikes, or similar boots. 

‘‘We’d recommend normal work boots, 

trainers, or gumboots. Crampons or 

other additions to footwear are not 

allowed. The rope is braided and smooth 

to avoid injury so competitors can wear 

gloves if they wish.’’ 

She says the weather forecast is 

expected to be OK and they will have a 

lot of entertainment and market stalls on 

Having fun ... Children take part in one of 

the heats at the Sefton TugOWar contest 

last year. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

hand. 

‘‘We have had wonderful support from 

local businesses and people so it should 

be afun day for all.’’ 

Entry is free with gates opening at 

9am. 

The action will start with the first pull 

beginning at 10am. 

Pool rounds will be held from 10am to 

12pm and then the knockout phase starts 

at 1pm. 

Finals for the five categories start at 

2pm. Straight after the final trophy Pull 

ATruck pull will be held. 

Manager called for rare bird 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

One of New Zealand’s rarest birds, 

which is still found in Hurunui, needs a 

campaign manager to raise its profile in 

Forest and Bird’s, Bird of the Century 

competition. 

The small forestdwelling Kākāriki 

karaka (Orangefronted parakeet) is 

heading towards extinction with a 

threatenednationally critical 

conservation status and only 300450 

remaining in the wild. 

According to New Zealand Birds 

Online, the Hurunui River South Branch 

area has the South Island’s largest 

population of Kākāriki karaka. 

The parakeet is one of 75 birds in the 

competition, including the Tarapirohe 

(Blackfronted tern), aresident along 

Waimakariri’s Ashley/Rakahuri River. 

Although some birds selected by 

Forest and Bird for the competition, 

including the Tarapirohe, already have 

campaign managers, Kākāriki karaka is 

still waiting for someone to take on that 

role. 

The Tarapirohe, which has a 

threatenednationally endangered 

conservation status, is being supported 

by the Ashley/Rakahuri Rivercare 

Group of volunteers who have been 

working for more than 20 years to 

improve the habitat for endangered 

braided river birds. 

The Bird of the Year competition is 

held annually to raise awareness of the 

dire situation many of New Zealand’s 

native birds are facing. 

This year’s competition has become 

Bird of the Century to help Forest and 

Bird celebrate its 100th anniversary, the 

organisation’s chief executive, Nicola 

Toki, of Waipara, says. 

‘‘Voters are not just electing their bird 

of the year. To celebrate our 100th 

birthday, we are searching for the bird 

that has captured New Zealanders’ 

hearts over the last century.’’ 

This year’s candidates include five 

extinct species, the Mātuhituhi (Bush 

wren), the Tutukiwi (South Island snipe), 

the Huia, the Piopio, and the Whēkau 

(laughing owl), which have been added 

to the running for the first time. 

‘‘New Zealand’s extinction record is 

devastating.’’ Ms Toki says. 

‘‘The five extinct birds in this year’s 

competition are aheartbreaking 

reminder of the incredible biodiversity 

we have lost. Eightytwo per cent of our 

living native bird species are threatened 

or at risk of extinction. We cannot let any 

more end up with the tragic fate of the 

Laughing owl or the Huia.’’ 

All 75 Bird of the Century contenders 

can be viewed on the Bird of the Year 

website www.birdoftheyear.org.nz. 

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Milestone for Kowai building 

By JOHNCOSGROVE 

On October 5, 1923, Balcairn’s Kowai 

County Council Peace Memorial 

building was officially opened with 

pomp and ceremony as the new council 

chambers and to also preserve the 

memory of the men and women who 

served in World War 1, and also in later 

wars. 

One hundred years later the Kowai 

Archives Society held an open day to 

commemorate the occasion. 

Owned by the Hurunui District 

Council, the building it is now used by 

the Kowai Archives Society to collect, 

preserve, research and exhibit records 

to illustrate and record the cultural 

history of the area. 

Society researcher Anne Lemon says 

it contains aunique record of life in the 

North Canterbury area which is 

available for anyone to come and look 

through. 

The collections include Rolls of 

Honour, school rolls, church records, 

land titles and maps, historical 

photographs, family trees, military 

service records scrapbooks and 

cemetery records. 

‘‘It all started back in the early 1990s 

when SeftonKowai Country Woman’s 

Institute (CWI) members started 

documenting their family histories. 

They wanted to collect and preserve 

records of the cultural history of the 

local area. 

‘‘The Amberley Historical Society 

soon joined us in 1997 and after storing 

the records in different places we 

started to look for somewhere 

permanent to store and display them all. 

‘‘The old Kowai County Council 

Chambers were uninhabited and were 

available but needed extensive repairs 

post earthquake. 

‘‘Today it is great to see this amazing 

Discovering history ... Kowai Archives Secretary/treasurer Rosalie Hayes chats with 

David Dalzell as they search for aphoto of his rugby team which he played for during the 

mid 1950s. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

collection of historical writings and 

records on display in adedicated place 

which would have otherwise been lost.’’ 

Mrs Lemon says their collections are a 

unique record of life in the district 

stretching from the Ashley River to the 

Waipara River, from the mountains to 

the sea. 

Society volunteers open the centre for 

acouple of hours in the afternoon on 

Wednesdays and every second Sunday 

or by appointment. 

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Designs chosen for this year’s cabinet art 

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patch, with astainedglasswindow look, 

and afrog sitting on an iconicrock located 

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Areply to Forest and Bird 

CEO conservation view 

By JAMIE MCFADDEN, 

Environmental spokesperson, 

Groundswell NZ 

The criticism of North 

Canterbury people for their 

‘‘poor conservation record’’ by 

Forest and Bird CEO Nicola 

Toki is disappointing. (NC 

News, page 2, October 5). 

We know that humans have 

had adevastating impact on our 

natural environment, but to 

continually paint us as 

environmental villains is 

unhelpful. 

Rather than always looking 

backwards and complaining 

about what has been lost, I 

challenge Nicola and her 

colleagues at Forest and Bird to 

look forward, consider how 

much has been saved, and seek 

opportunities to empower 

people and communities in the 

environmental effort. 

It is no fluke that astaggering 

2.8 million hectares of native 

vegetation (24 percent of New 

Zealand’s total) remains on 

sheep and beef farms. 

This has come about from 

generations of farming families 

choosing to leave it there. 

Sure, the Canterbury Plains 

has lost most, but given this 

land is the easiest to develop 

for farming, cropping, urban 

areas, roading and industry this 

is not surprising. 

The question is: We know 

where we are at, but what are 

we going to do about it other 

than complaining? 

Around North Canterbury 

(including on the plains), there 

are thousands of examples of 

landowners and community 

environmental projects. 

In my 25 years undertaking 

conservation projects we have 

helped restore and enhance 

hundreds of wetlands, 

waterways, and native forest. 

Many of the farmers on the 

plains in Hurunui and 

Waimakariri Districts have 

helped rebuild populations of 

rare species such as the 

shrubby tororaro 

(Muehlenbeckia astonii). 

Waterways are being fenced 

off from stock providing 

enhanced habitat for species 

such as kakahi (freshwater 

mussels), inanga and kokopu 

(native whitebait). 

It is also great to see so many 

community environmental 

initiatives in recent years – 

landowner driven biodiversity 

trusts in both Waimakariri and 

Hurunui, Landcare and 

Catchment Groups, Irrigation 

groups, schools all 

complementing landowners’ 

efforts. 

Nicola suggests we need to 

fall in love with our indigenous 

biodiversity and Iagree. 

But aproblem is that 

environmental lobby groups, 

particularly Forest and Bird, 

have turned indigenous 

biodiversity into aliability by 

demanding excessive 

regulation on those who protect 

natural areas on their land. 

Who will want to restore 

nature and wetlands on their 

land if it results in more 

compliance, bureaucratic 

interference, and loss of 

property value because of being 

captured under council 

classification and regulatory 

control? 

Fortunately, many 

landowners are undeterred, but 

there are still alot of lost 

opportunities. 

Forest and Bird have long 

argued that we need to put alot 

more effort into valuing and 

protecting our natural 

environment. 

Again, Iagree. 

But it has failed to recognise 

that to increase that effort, 

nature on farms must be an 

asset, environmental work 

valued, rather than penalised, 

and people and communities 

empowered in action. 

Road funding criticised 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

The Canterburyregion is not 

gettingits fair share of roading 

funding, says Waimakariri 

Mayor DanGordon. 

In asubmissiontothe draft 

Government Policy Statement 

(GPS) on land transport2024, 

the WaimakaririDistrict 

Council has endorsed its 

‘‘general direction’’, butwould 

liketosee moreCanterbury 

projects in the mix. 

The inclusion of the 

proposed Woodend Bypass in 

the GPS sawitmoveintothe 

top three projects in the draft 

Canterbury Regional Land 

TransportPlan 2024/34. 

But the only other 

significantCanterburyproject 

broughtforwardisthe 

Ashburton State Highway1 

bridge. 

‘‘The Ashburtonbridge and 

the Woodend Bypass are 

important forthe entirety of 

Canterbury and forthe 

country,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘Weneed to advocate 

strongly for Canterbury. What 

we receive in Canterburyisa 

paltry amountcomparedtothe 

overallfundingfor roading.’’ 

He saidmaintenance 

fundingand subsidies needed 

to be at alevel which allowed 

councils to ‘‘keep our roading 

networks up to speed’’. 

‘‘Whenweget behind it is 

veryhard to catch up, so it is 

something we prioritise here.’’ 

In thesubmission, the 

council calledfor an 

underpasstobeconstructed 

nearthe Pegasus / 

Ravenswoodroundabout to 

improvecycle and walking 

accessacross SH1. 

But Mr Gordon welcomed 

plans to widen the Ashley 

River Bridgeaspart of the 

Woodend Bypassproject. 

‘‘Wehopethis will allowfor 

cycling and walking.’’ 

Mr Gordon alsocalled for 

the immediate purchase of 

landrequired forthe Woodend 

Bypasstogivepropertyowners 

somecertainty, and calledfor 

other Waimakariri projects, 

including the proposed Skew 

bridgeupgrade(west Kaiapoi), 

Lineside Roadsafety 

improvements, the Rangiora 

westernlink, theproposed 

Rangiora eastern linkroad 

and transportation 

infrastructure to support the 

development of Māori Reserve 

873 to be given greaterpriority. 

The submission advocated 

for the GreaterChristchurch 

Partnership’s call for more 

fundingfor public transport 

and infrastructure 

enhancements. For nowthe 

Rangiora western link, eastern 

linkroad andSkew bridge 

projects sitatnumbers 20, 24 

and 25 in the draft Canterbury 

RegionalLand TransportPlan 

2024/34.The Greater 

Christchurch Partnership’s 

publictransportinitiatives is 

in the topfour,alongwiththe 

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Waimakariri 3:45am 2.1 9:53am 0.7 4:27am 2.1 10:36am 0.7 5:08am 2.2 11:19am 0.7 5:48am 2.2 

6:30am 2.2 12:18am 0.6 7:13am 2.2 1:00am 0.6 7:59am 2.3 1:43am 0.6 

Mouth 

4:03pm 2.2 10:16pm 0.7 4:42pm 2.2 10:57pm 0.6 5:21pm 2.2 11:37pm 0.6 6:01pm 2.2 12:02pm 0.7 6:43pm 2.2 12:44pm 0.6 7:28pm 2.2 1:27pm 0.6 8:17pm 2.1 2:13pm 0.6 

Amberley 3:45am 2.1 9:53am 0.7 4:27am 2.1 10:36am 0.7 5:08am 2.2 11:19am 0.7 5:48am 2.2 


Beach 

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Motunau 4:12pm 2.2 10:25pm 0.7 4:51pm 2.2 11:06pm 0.6 5:30pm 2.2 11:46pm 0.6 6:10pm 2.2 12:11pm 0.7 6:52pm 2.2 12:53pm 0.6 7:37pm 2.2 1:36pm 0.6 8:26pm 2.1 2:22pm 0.6 

3:56am 2.1 10:04am 0.7 4:38am 2.1 10:47am 0.7 5:19am 2.2 11:30am 0.7 5:59am 2.2 


Gore Bay 4:14pm 2.2 10:27pm 0.7 4:53pm 2.2 11:08pm 0.6 5:32pm 2.2 11:48pm 0.6 6:12pm 2.2 12:13pm 0.7 6:54pm 2.2 12:55pm 0.6 7:39pm 2.2 1:38pm 0.6 8:28pm 2.1 2:24pm 0.6 

3:46am 1.4 9:54am 0.4 4:29am 1.4 10:38am 0.4 5:12am 1.5 11:21am 0.4 5:54am 1.5 


Kaikoura 4:07pm 1.5 10:19pm 0.4 4:48pm 1.5 10:59pm 0.4 5:29pm 1.5 11:40pm 0.4 6:11pm 1.5 12:04pm 0.4 6:54pm 1.5 12:47pm 0.3 7:39pm 1.5 1:33pm 0.3 8:27pm 1.5 2:20pm 0.3 

*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. 

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They’ll be performingawonderful variety of 

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Hydro slides opened 


ANew Zealandfirst has been unveiled, 

with the opening of two stateofthe art 

hydroslidesatHanmer Springs Thermal 

Pools&Spa (HSTPS). 

The VioletVortexand Waiau Winder, 

namedfollowing thousands of publicvotes, 

offerone of thebest aquaticexperiences in 

New Zealand. 

The VioletVortexisanadrenalinefuelled 

ride, full of twists and turns,and 

featuresLED lighting technology. 

The slower WaiauWinder features 

visual projection technology, neverseen 

before in New Zealand. It hasthe ability to 

display unique imagery inside the slides so 

for example, at the moment, it gives sliders 

the feeling of an underwater experience 

but in future, it could make sliders feel as 

if they’re sledging through mountains. 

The slides are replacing the oldgreen 

and beige slides builtin1998,whichhad 

an estimated 17 million rides taken on 

them. 

They complement the Superbowl and 

Conical Thrill slide experiences, which 

opened in 2010 and 2019. 

The new slideswill be single body slides, 

eliminating the need for rafts, and they 

both feature extendedrun outs, providing 

asmoothexit without the needfor a 

splashdown pool. 

Yesterday’sopening ceremony was 

attended by Hurunui Mayor Marie Black, 

who said the $3.2 millioninvestment was 

goingtoelevate Hanmer Springs as a 

destination.. 

‘‘As the sole ownersofHanmer Springs 

Thermal Pools&Spa, the Hurunui 

community sees the benefits of these 

investments.This year, the complex is set 

to pay $2.4 millionindividends, which is 

ring fencedfor community parks and 

reserves,’’she said. 

The ceremony alsowelcomed more than 

60, year three and fourstudents from 

Lincoln Primary School, who won HSTPS 

Ultimate BallRun school competition, 

earning the privilege of the first public 

rides. 

Teacherswere encouraged to foster the 

development of science and maths skills as 

students designed and built theirbest ball 

run, with bonus points awarded for team 

work and involvingwater. 

Leithfield School was runner up. 

Teacher Andy Scottsaid they loved the 

experience of entering the competition. 

‘‘It wassuch ablast. In our Kōpara class, 

we had 27 builders from year 4, year 5and 

year 6. All of the tamariki had theirsection, 

drawing blueprints and planning for over a 

week, and then turned up on building day 

and gave it 100 percent. It was acracker 

experience,full of teamwork, which was 

fantastic fromaneducatorstandpoint.’’ 

GraemeAbbot, General Manager at 

HSTPS says the opening of the slides is a 

major milestone. 

‘‘Thisisasignificantcelebration, 

following months of relentless effortand 

commitment from the entire project team. 

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12 The North Canterbury News, October 12, 2023 

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‘‘While these and other decisions made 

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well intentioned, they lacked the science 

and modelling technology that wehave 

now, which we can’t ignore,’’ chairperson 

Peter Scott said. 

‘‘We have some of the strictest 

environmental rules here in Canterbury, 

compared to the rest of New Zealand and, 

although we have made changes over the 

past decade to limit the impactofour 

activity on the environment, we’re stillnot 

where we need to be.’’ 

Cr Scott says Environment Canterbury is 

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and the wider community, and to respond 

and adapttoclimate change. 

This includes updating the Regional 

Policy Statement (RPS). 

‘‘This is a powerful tool that sets the 

direction for all other district and regional 

plans,’’ Cr Scott. 

‘‘We are also developinganew climate 

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Celebration time ... The team from North Canterbury at the celebrations —Peter Williams 

(Kaiapoi, left), Lois Farrow (Rangiora), Sally de Beer (Rangiora),Albert Kruize Fernside), Julie 

Kruize (Fernside), Brian Dixon (Cust), Elizabeth Dixon (Cust) Terry Green (Rangiora). 


A100-year settler celebration 

Membersofthe Canterbury Pilgrims and 

EarlySettlers’ Association, which 

includes several NorthCanterbury folk, 

met on Sunday, to celebrate 100 years 

sincethe association was formed. 

Association members metatEliza’s 

ManoronBealey Avenue, which was 

builtin1861,and example of Victorian 

architecture. 

The association was formed on October 

8, 1923when 17 descendants of 

immigrants, whohad landed in 

Canterbury in 18501851 on one of the 

firstsix ships thatbrought the early 

settlers to Canterbury, met in the 

Christchurch CityCouncil Chambers. 

The aim of the association is to foster an 

interest in early Canterburyhistory, and 

to acknowledgethe efforts made by 

forebears to establish the province. 

Thirtyeight membersattendedthe 100 

year celebration, many of themdressed 

in period costume. 

President, Beverley Bolland, and 

Patron, Arthur Northcote, who is in his 

90’s,and who had travelled down from 

Stoke, Nelson,especially for the 

occasion, explainedsome of the work 

done by the association over the years. 

One of the notable is the plaque on 

Pilgrim’sRock in Lyttelton, near the spot 

wherethe firstsettlers disembarked from 

the CharlotteJane and the Randolph on 

December 16, 1850. On thisdate every 

year,membersofthe association gather 

at TheRock Precinct to pay tribute to 

thesepioneers.While initially 

membership of the association was 

limited to descendants of pioneers who 

came out in thesefirst six ships, this has 

sincebeen opened up to anyone with a 

genuine interest in early Canterbury 

history. The groupmeetsonthe third 

Sunday of each month. One monththere 

is avisittoaplace of historical interest, 

the nextmonthameeting withaguest 

speaker. New members arewelcome. Go 

to the association’s website or Facebook. 

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Christchurch Big Band Festival –19-23 Oct 

The Chicks –30-31 Oct 

NZ Agricultural Show –15-17 Nov 

FAST5 Netball World Series –11-12 Nov 

The Corrs Down Under 

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NZ Cup Week Riccarton Park –11, 15, 18Nov 

IRT NZTrotting Cup Day –14 Nov 

Freestyle Kings –2Dec 

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Akaroa Dolphins 

Ballooning Canterbury 

Christchurch Art Gallery 

Christchurch Attractions 

Orana Wildlife Park 

Tussock Hill 

Christchurch Adventure Park 

International Antarctic Centre 

The Crossing 

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Fashion on parade 

Band hits high note 

Afashion parade with adifference is 

beingplanned in Rangiora in December. 

Opshop offeringswillbeparaded on 

thecatwalk in Good Street, by volunteer 

models. 

SamFisher, Rangiora’s Town Cryer, 

says the ideatohostafashion parade, 

featuring locally donated clothes, came 

from oneoftheopshops he visited. 

Itsaimistoshinealighton recycling 

andhelping reduce thevolumeofwaste 

going to landfills, as well showoff the 

qualityofgoodsavailable forthose 

struggling financially. 

GoodStreetbusinesseshave swung in 

behindthe show,allowing theuse ofthe 

Plaza in theMall,toshowoff locally 

donatedclothes that are beinggivena 

secondcrack at life. 

Samsays categories willbeGoing Out, 

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andclothing for childrenandyoung 

people. 

Thebestoutfitoverall willwin a 

donatedprize. 

All theproceeds from theevent on 

Saturday, December1,will go back to the 

op shops. It willrun from1pmto3pm. 

Sam says Rangiora is rich in op shops. 

‘‘I hadfriends visiting andcoming to 

stay sothey couldvisit thenineRangiora 

fulltimeop shops andtwoparttime 

stores. 

‘‘Myvisitors toRangiorahad heardof, 

andwanted to visit the op shopshere 

which arewell maintained andbrilliantly 

run by somefantastic volunteers. 

‘‘And theclothes selectionisofthe 

highest quality,’’ he says. 

Sam’s Town Cryerskillscan be 

acquired by appointment— 

sam@greeneggs.co.nz. 

LIVE MUSIC 

SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER 

FROM 1.30PM 

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The Rangiora RSA Club Band has been 

hitting all the right notes this year, 

achieving considerable success. 

It won the National DGrade champion 

band at the New Zealand band contest in 

Dunedin earlier this year. 

It backed this up at the recent 

Canterbury Provincial contest, winning 

every event in its grade with aclean 

sweep in the hymn, major work, stage 

march and best entertaining band. 

Principal Euphonium player Steve 

Griffin also won the overall Veterans 

section in the solo events, for the second 

year in arow. 

It’s outstanding competition fetes 

followed asold out Rangiora Town Hall 

concert, Asalute to Edinburgh '' 

performing alongside the McAlpines 

North Canterbury Pipe Band. 

On Armistice Day, November 11, the 

band will present Armistice at Flanders 

Fields tribute concert. 

The band’s Musical Director Dwayne 

Bloomfield, aworld renowned 

composer, has composed anew musical 

tribute which will be played along with 

favourites throughout the concert. 

The concert is in remembrance of 

Armistice Day, 105 years ago, and a 

world premiere concert, will be 

performed by bands afew hours later in 

Brisbane, South Africa, the United 

Kingdom, Belgium, France, Canada and 

the United States. All proceeds from the 

Rangiora concert will go to the Rangiora 

RSA Welfare and the Salvation Army 

Emergency Services. 

The performance will be held in the 

Baptist Church Centre, 111 East Belt 

Rangiora, at 2pm. 

Tickets are $20 and available at the 

Rangiora RSA. Ph 03 3137123. 

Veteran’s section solo winner ... Principal 

Euphonium player, Steve Griffin. 

Musical director ... Dwayne Bloomfield 

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RANGIORASHOW2023 PROGRAMME 

ALLDAY 

8.30am 

Working HunterHorses (Main Oval) 

10.00am 

12.30pm 

1.00pm onwards 

Working HunterPonies followedbyPonyHunterJumping (West 

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Stock&Station (All Weather Arena) 

Hack HunterJumping (Main Oval) 

Arabian, Standardbred,Warmbloods, Welsh, Golden Horse,Pinto, 

LedHorses &Led Ponies (East Oval) 

FREESTYLE MOTORCROSS NZ – first showat10am 

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BARAND BAND FROM 11am onwards 

7.30am 

8.30am 

9.00am 

DogTrials Commence 

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Ponies under 128cm, followedbySaddle HunterPonies,LeadRein 

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PleasureHorse &Pony(AllWeather Arena) 

Alpacas (Number 2Oval) 

Gypsy Cobs (Main Oval) 

Clydesdales,(Main Oval) 

Sheep,AngoraGoats &Mohair,Grain &Seeds, Cattle and Beef 

Herdsperson 

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3.30pm 

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Implements &Machinery 

Non-Hackney&HackneyHarness (West Oval Ring 13) 

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President takes on dual role 

Mel Morris may be the firstRangiora Show 

president to compete in equestrian events. 

This year’sNorthern A&P Association 

president has been riding at the show 

since age 10, and says her extra duties will 

not stop her competing withher horse 

Kosciuszko. 

Joining her in the equestrian arena will 

be her sister Sarah, while her father 

LyndonMorris will onceagain be running 

the jumping events behind thescenes. 

‘‘Mostofmyclassesare on the Friday, on 

Saturday Ionly have one event in the 

afternoon,sohopefully Ican get my jobs 

done beforehand.’’ 

Her 14yearoldhorseKosciuszko was 

named after the KosciuszkoNational Park 

in NewSouth Wales, Australia. 

Kosciuszko has beencompeting since he 

was 4or5yearsand Mel hopes to get afew 

more years outofhim yet. 

Her otherhorse, 24yearold Malluka, 

had asuccessful run on the showcircuit 

before Mel hung up his reinsfour years 

ago. 

‘‘At this stage Ihaven’t got any other 

horses up and coming, so Kosciuszko could 

be my lasthorse,but Imay change my 

mind by the time he’sreadytoretire.’’ 

Mel says she is excited about the big day. 

‘‘I look forward to seeing the public 

enjoying the showand hopefullywewill 

have agood day, weather wise. 

‘‘It is justgreathaving the crowds out 

enjoying what we’ve got to offer.’’ 

Being the 150th show,Mel says the 

committee is hopingtopresentadisplay of 

agriculture through the years. 

There is alarge number of Clydesdales 

entered, so there willbeashowcase of the 

popularworkhorses. 

Alargevintage machinery display is 

being planned,with avintage parade to 

follow the grand parade. 

‘‘It is achance for peopletosee how it 

was done in the past. 

At the helm ... Mel Morris is looking forward to competing with her horse Kosciuszko at 

the Rangiora Show. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

Mel joined the committeesix yearsago. 

‘‘Ithas been awee bit of awhirlwind,but 

being involved in the equestrian sideofit 

Idohave abit of an understanding of how 

the show is run. 

‘‘But it is awee bit out of my comfort 

zone.’’ 

The Morrisfamilyhave along 

association with the Rangiora Show, 

dating back to whenLyndon wasa 

competitor. 

Lyndon hasbeen the equestrian 

convener since the 1980s and was 

president in 2004. 

‘‘Dad saideverything comes together on 

the day, but there is certainlyalot of work 

fromthe committeebehind the scenes 

which makes it all happen.’’ 

A&P shows areinthe blood, as Mel’s 

greatgrandfather JamesLowreywas show 

president at Ashburton in 1956, followed 

by her greatuncle Jim Lowrey in 1972. 

Mel works in the customer services team 

for PGG Wrightson’s cereal seeds division. 

Her partnerJasonPreen is afencing 

contractor. 

The couple haveafour hectare lifestyle 

blockatLoburn. 

Theirdaughter Mackenzie, aged 7, has 

yet to pick up the show bug, but is looking 

forward to havingsome candyfloss. 

Mel has abusy few months ahead, as she 

is competing at the upcoming Ellesmere 

and Amberley A&P Shows and the New 

Zealand Agricultural Show. 

She has as anumber of hunterjumping 

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Unlock your 

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Showtime ... There will be plenty of attractions for the whole family at this year’s annual 

Northern A&P Show. 


A150th celebration 

The NorthernA&P Association is 

gearinguptocelebrate it’s 150th 

annualshow at LabourWeekend. 

All theold favourites are backatthe 

RangioraShowgroundsonFridayand 

Saturday, October 20 and21. 

‘‘Everything is back.All the displays 

and eventspeople are familiar with 

are returning,plus we have somenew 

displayshappeningtoo,’’secretary 

Sammy Schwind says. 

‘‘A&P showsare just as popular as 

ever, but we wanttoattractmore 

young familiestoenter intothe 

competitions, andencouragethem to 

keepcoming back.’’ 

There are lots of different sections 

across the homeand produce section 

for all ages, includingart, 

photography,baking,knitting, 

needlework, woodwork and 

metalwork. 

‘‘Ifyou haven’t entered this year, 

comeand havealookand enternext 

year.’’ 

The show willhaveall the usual 

range of livestock, includinggoats, 

sheep,horses,ponies,donkeys, dogs, 

alpacasand poultry. 

The popular junior stock judging 

competition, featuringthe Rangiora 

HighSchoolcattle showteam, will 

alsobeback. 

The show getsunder way with 

equestrian eventsfrom 8amonFriday 

and free entryfor anyonewho wants to 

comedown and watch the action. 

Sheep dog trialsare firstup on 

Saturday from 7.30am,followed by 

more equestrian eventsstarting at 

8.30am witheverything from hacks 

andshow poniestoClydesdales, 

miniaturehorses,nonhackney and 

harness. 

The sheepsection is back, with 

classes in thetraditionalbreeds,flock 

sheep,black and coloured sheep, 

prime lambs, gift lambs,pet lambs and 

fleece classes. 

There willbeasheeptogarment 

display starting at 11am. Shearing, 

woodchopping,grainand seed, home 

and produce,tradeand craft sections, 

and dancing competitionsare also on 

the programme. 

Visitorscan watch competitors do 

an Irishjig,ahighland fling or tackle 

sword dancing andthe sailor’s 

hornpipe. Thereisplentyoffoodfrom 

sausage sizzles, hotchips,hot dogs 

and candyfloss to somemoregourmet 

offerings. 

To keep smallerchildren 

entertained, there is akidszone with 

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The farmyardnursery is back in its 

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Show has humble beginnings 

The Northern A&P Association maybe 157 

yearsold this year, butthis Labour 

Weekend it will be celebratingits 150th 

show. 

From humble beginnings, the Northern 

(Rangiora) Agricultural and Pastoral Show 

has growntobecome one of the largest 

annual shows in the South Island. 

Established in 1866,the Northern A&P 

Association took its name because it was 

the first A&P Association in the South 

Island to be established north of 

Christchurch. 

It was establishedfollowing ameeting at 

ahotelinSaltwater Creek in 1866, where 

the Mandeville FarmersClub put up a 

proposal to set up an annual show similar 

to the Canterbury A&P Show, founded 

threeyears earlier. 

Historian Philip Worthington, and 

associationmember, says the firstever 

show held by the Northern A&P 

Association, on Friday, December28,1866, 

was in apaddock lent to the association for 

the occasionbyWilliam Buss of Rangiora. 

Mr Buss was alocalauctioneer and a 

member of the showcommittee. 

It was heldonhis farm, Harrange, on the 

south side of what is now Kippenberger 

Avenue,roughly opposite whereLamb 

and Hayward’s Waimana funeral chapel 

stands today. 

An estimated 1200people attendedthe 

show with gate takings of £46 pounds, 13 

shillings and sixpence. 

The second show was held in Kaiapoi on 

Wednesday, November 6, 1867, in a15acre 

paddockowned by John Skinner opposite 

the KaikanuiHotel. 

Two further shows, alternating again 

betweenRangiora and Kaiapoi, were held 

in 1868and 1869, and then the association 

went into recess.Itwas revived in 1874 and 

the fifthever show was held on Guy 

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uninterrupted eversince, except for one 

year at the heightofthe World War 2, and 

two becauseofthe recent Covid pandemic. 

Whileitisnow known as the Rangiora 

Show,the association has keptthe 

Northern name because of its history. 

OtherNorthCanterbury shows have 

sincebeen established in Oxford, 

Amberley,Hawarden, Amuri, Cheviotand 

Kaikoura. 

It was the fourth South Island A&P 

Association to mark its 150th anniversary, 

following OtagoTaieri (founded in 1860), 

Canterbury (1863) and North Otago (also 

1863)associations. 

Mr Worthington says the showof2016, 

marking theassociation’s 150th year of 

existence,was the biggest, helpedbybeing 

granted Royal Event status for both the 

equestrian and sheepsections. ‘‘In all, 

therewere 4335entriesacross all sections, 

more than18times that of the first ever 

show.’’ 

Mounted Games demonstration at show 

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At this yearsNorthernA&P Show there 

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starting from shortly after 9am. 

Participants in mounted games require 

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coordination, determination, 

perseverance, and acompetitive spirit, 

which nevertheless requires an ability to 

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willingness to help one another. 

Mounted Gameswere the inspiration of 

the late PrincePhilip. 

When the Director of the annualHorse 

of the YearShow, England,was asked by 

Prince Philipifhecould devisea 

competitionfor children who could not 

afford an expensive, wellbred pony, he 

came up with aplan . 

At the 1957 the Horse of the Year Show, 

in North London, England, the first 

Mounted Games Championship for the 

Prince PhilipCup was staged —itwas an 

immediate box office success. 

The aim of Mounted Games was to 

extend the sport, previously agerestricted 

by Pony Club, for wider participation. 

In 1984, the Mounted Games Association 

of Great Britain was established. 

In the years which followed, Prince 

Philip’scontinued support and patronage 

ensured that the sport spread across Great 

Britain and beyond. 

The sport is beingenjoyedbymany 

ridersaround the world, and the 

International Mounted Games 

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continents. 

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ponies and friends, with various races. 

Teams of four or five riders and ponies 

take part involving amix of turns, 

handovers, skill, vaulting andgalloping 

against other teams. 

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Association will demonstrate mounted 

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Neighbours for generations, the Stewart 

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also worked closely together to help 

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annual show asuccess every Labour 

Weekend. 

Generations of the neighbouring 

families have worked the land around 

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the subdivided lots of the former 

Coldstream Estate were sold off. 

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at Waikuku, the Cresslands Holstein 

Friesian stud. 

‘‘Mum’s father was on the committee 

and his brother was apast president of 

the Northern A&P Association, my mum 

(Nicky), dad (Graham), brother (Nathan) 

and sister (Rebecca) are all on the 

committee with me, and it is alot of fun 

to be involved with.’’ 

Andrew says it is agreat way to meet 

people, and he loves being able to meet 

and talk to different farmers from all 

over the district. 

‘‘Sometimes you can get stuck in your 

own little bubble on the farm, and it’s a 

great way to get out and get involved with 

other people.’’ 

He says the whole family gets involved 

in the show on the day. 

‘‘We’re there showing our Cresslands 

Holstein Friesian’s, while my brother 

Nathan brings his earthmoving gear 

along and sets up adisplay. 

‘‘It’s agood way to catch up with 

friends as we only see some of the people 

at working bees and stuff.’’ 

Andrew says he is proud of the work 

his family has done over the many years 

they have been involved on the 

committees. 

‘‘When Nathan and Ihad just started 

at High School we went down to help 

build Tom’s Shed during the holidays, 

and then later helped cart all the dirt to 

relevel the polo grounds.’’ 

Neighbour Alastair Robinson says 

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working on the committee. 

‘‘It was quite an achievement to 

organise Tom's shed and some of the 

other buildings at the showgrounds over 

the years. 

Alastair is also the fourth generation 

of his family on the land and has been a 

past president and chairman of the 

grounds during his more than 30year 

tenure on the committee. 

He joined the association in the mid 

1990s and continues to be heavily 

involved today. 

‘‘A couple of very wellrespected 

members and local farmers encouraged 

me to join them in the '90s. 

‘‘I found it was agreat way to meet 

people while putting something back 

into the community.’’ 

At 33 he was one of the youngest 

presidents of the association in 2007. 

‘‘There used to be along waiting list to 

become president, but now it’s alot 

shorter as like many other associations 

we struggle to get people to join the 

committee.’’ 

While he hasn’t shown his Royal Oak 

Holstein Friesians from the Robinson 

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oil fire, on astove, expands to 1700 times it’s size when you add water to put it out. 


Afirey demonstration 


Understanding howtopresentFireWise 

demonstrationstoYearOne andTwo 

school pupils,learning howthe Fireand 

EmergencyNew Zealand(FENZ) display 

trailers work and what promotional signs 

are availablefor brigades to hangoutside 

their stations, were justsomeofthe 

activitiesNorthCanterbury Volunteer 

FireBrigades wereshownatadistrictwidetrainingseminar 

held in Amberley 

recently. 

FENZcommunity risk manager for 

Canterbury,DeanHarker, saidthe 70 

North Canterbury firefightersattending 

werealsoshownthe manydifferentfire 

prevention training tools available to 

them from FENZ . 

‘‘It wasall about upskilling themonhow 

to increase fireprevention awareness in 

their communities.’’ 

‘‘We evenhad inflatable displayswhich 

showedhow bigthe 4m x4mspacewas to 

give people an idea on how to clear their 

farm drivewayssoour fireenginescan get 

on to their properties.’’ 

Oneofthe more unusualdisplays was 

thegrowing campaign by FENZ to get 

peopletoplantlow flammableplants in 

gardens andaround houses on farms. 

Risk adviserand wildfire investigator 

Grant Campbell saidlow flammable 

plants species saved manyhouses in the 

recentPort Hills, Ohauand Nelsonwild 

fires. 

‘‘It doesn't take muchtosee how these 

houses didn’t burn butothers didonce we 

startedlooking at the typesofflowers and 

plants owners hadaround their houses. 

‘‘NativessuchasGriselinia,FiveFinger 

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helped savethe homes,‘‘ he said. 

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owners think again about what's in their 

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Afamily of lifeguards 

If you live in the Hurunui, you will likely 

find aBeckdahl at apool near you. 

As swimming centres around the 

country struggle with anationwide 

shortage of lifeguards, one Hurunui 

family has produced not one, but three 

lifeguards. 

Ruby, aged 16, is the last sibling of the 

Beckdahl family to take up the 

challenge, last week smashing her 

lifeguarding swim test at MainPower 

Amberley Pool. 

The former competitive swimmer 

brought the qualifier home with atime 

of three minutes, 10 seconds over 200 

metres, well in front of the required six 

minutes. 

Ruby is following afamily path, with 

brothers Elijah (20) and Noah (18) both 

starting lifeguarding at Amberley Pool 

before joining Hanmer Springs Pool, 

where Elijah is still working. 

With afair amount of friendly sibling 

rivalry in the family, Elijah is the 

acknowledged overall speed winner, but 

Ruby and Noah split the difference in 

second, with Ruby faster than Noah over 

long distance, while Noah claims victory 

in the sprints. 

Aside from alove for water, the 

Rangiora High School student says 

lifeguarding drew her interest because 

of the opportunities to meet people 

while working. 

Ruby has successfully completed her 

Level 2StJohn course as part of her 

training, and will complete the Pool 

Lifeguard Skills Award training over the 

coming months. 

She says being able to keep acalm 

head while reacting quickly to an 

emergency is key to being alifeguard, 

with her brothers both having assisted in 

situations that, without the presence of a 

skilled lifeguard, could have been really 

bad. 

Hurunui District Council’s customer 

Lifesaver ... Ruby Beckdahl. 


services manager Naomi Woodham says 

she is thrilled to have astrong team of 

three returning lifeguards, and six new 

recruits in training ahead of the public 

opening of the pools new season on 

Saturday, October 21. 

‘‘Lifeguarding is agreat career path, 

especially for students or retirees, as 

there is aflexible roster and all the 

training is provided, plus we help our 

lifeguards achieve their Pool Lifeguard 

Practising Certificate (PLPC).’’ 

Ruby is looking forward to the opening 

of the pool this month so she can bring 

all her new skills into use including 

administrative skills helping with the 

pools timetables. 

With arange of activities at the pool, 

including Learn to Swim, Aquafit and 

Toddlers Sing and Splash, Ruby will be 

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Astrophotography popular in Kaikoura 

By DAVID HILL, 


Kaikōura schoolchildren are capturing 

images of thecosmos, as the community 

plans for darksky sanctuarystatus. 

Anew group, KaikōuraAstronomers, 

has beenintroducing the local 

community to astrophotography thanks to 

community support. 

Established as an offshootofthe 

Kaikōura DarkSkiesTrust,which is 

lobbying fordark sky sanctuary status, the 

group hasbeen giftedanew telescope. 

Volunteer Brian Horsfall saidthe 

telescopewas popularwithlocal school 

children. 

‘‘Weplantomakethistelescope 

availabletothe community in Kaikoura 

by having stargazing sessions andschool 

visits.’’ 

ThetelescopeaUnistellareVscope 2 

used forastrophotographyworks by 

capturing thelight of distant objects in 

space andconverting the datatoanimage 

on atabletorcomputer. 

Atablet or cellphone operates the 

telescope using wifi, by sending thecoordinates 

of the objectphotographed. 

Kaikōura Astronomerswas established 

to promote astronomy in thecommunity, 

whilethe KaikōuraDarkSkiesTrusts 

worked on itsapplication to the 

International DarkSky Association (IDA) 

fordark sky sanctuary status. 

DestinationKaikōura, acollaboration 

betweenthe Kaikōura District Council 

andlocaltourismoperators, giftedthe 

telescope,while theKaikōuraLions 

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Nebula ... An image of the Lagoon Nebula taken at Te Kura o Hāpuku, near Kaikōura. 

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Mr Horsfallsaid the students were no 

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Mikayla Shannon (11) and Eve Davies (9) at the Party in the Park. 


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All Together Kaiapoi held 

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the Park’’ on Sunday 

afternoon and thousands 

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Trousselot Park was 

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wide variety of activities 

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Project coordinator 

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was thrilled by the 

turnout. 

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more than 3000 people 

come to our party and all 

the feedback we have had 

is positive and 

encouraging.’’ 

She says the ‘Party in 

the Park’ has been going 

for over five years and 

every year it gets bigger 

and bigger. 

‘‘This year we were at 

capacity for vendors and 

stalls. 

‘‘Next year we will have 

to look at the location but 

we want to stay at 

Trousselot Park because 

it is such awonderful 

location in Kaiapoi.’’ 

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great for Kaiapoi and they 

are now working their 

way through the feedback 

received. 

Looking at how to make 

the party even better next 

year. 

‘‘It’s alovely under 

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Art Society’swork on show 

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portraittitled Floral Elegance which 

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Art Society’s(RAS) Spring Exhibition. 

‘‘I am inspired by people who are close 

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This was Mrs Ritchie’s first exhibition 

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RAS was held in anew venuethis year. 

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Council backs restoration 

By DAVID HILL 


Kaikōura projects progress 

By DAVIDHILL 


Efforts to restore an historic building at 

Ohoka,near Rangiora, have received a 

boost. 

The Waimakariri District Council has 

agreedtoexpand the terms of its grant to 

the OhokaDomain Advisory Grouptoallow 

to use funds for the restoration of the 

historic Ohoka GatekeepersLodge. 

Mayor Dan Gordon saidthe decision was 

‘‘recognition of the hard workofthe 

advisory group’’. 

‘‘It is about making sure asignificant 

piece of historyfor Ohoka is preserved. 

‘‘It willbeagreat resource for the district 

when it is completed.’’ 

Mr Gordon said the advisory group was 

made up of volunteerswho are passionate 

about the history of the lodge andthe 

Ohoka bush. 

The grant was approved forthe advisory 

group as part of the 2021/31Long Term Plan 

for the upkeep of the Ohoka Bush. 

An amount of $10,530was approved for 

the 2023/24financial year. 

The council accepted ownershipofthe 

lodge in 2018and at the time, stipulatedthe 

advisory group would seek external 

funding for its upkeep. 

‘‘The advisory grouphas sought external 

funding for the repairs to the lodge,but 

they havefound it is very difficultatthe 

moment,’’ Mr Gordonsaid. 

‘‘Theycame to the council with avery 

reasonablerequest and the councilhad no 

hesitation in supporting it.’’ 

Heritage New Zealandrecommended in 

2019 for the lodge to be listed as acategory 

2historic place(local significance). 

The original Ohoka lodge was builtinthe 

1870s or 1880s, but was destroyed by fire in 

1891. 

It was restored soonafter as asmall, 

Gothicstyled timber building. 

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Gatekeepers Lodge is waiting to be restored. 

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residenceofthe gatekeeper/gardener and 

his family. 

The gatekeeper’s role was tomanage 

horse and gig and horse and coach traffic 

by openingand closing the gate. 

The CustBowling Club has also 

approached the council for agrant of $2930 

for the installation of abackflow 

prevention device. 

Council staff noted the clubisinaunique 

position of owning its own property, 

whereas most bowling clubs occupied 

council owned land. 

As the property owner the club is 

responsiblefor the installation of a 

backflow prevention device. 

Mr Gordon said councillors have asked 

for more information from staff and will 

consider the request at the November 

council meeting. 

‘‘We need to consider, if we do this, is 

there anything we would need to do for 

other clubs? 

‘‘Also, could it be doneasaninterestfree 

loan rather than agrant?’’ 

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Localscan finally seeprogress on some 

of Kaikōura’smuch anticipated 

projects. 

Work is under wayonKaikōura’s 

western developments project,which 

includes the new Vicarage Views subdivision,and 

on the Kaikōura Link 

Pathway alongthe Esplanade. 

Kaikōura District Council chief 

executive Will Doughty saidthere is 

plentyofexcitement in the town, as 

localscan finallysee work happening 

on site after monthsofplanning. 

‘‘We’ve got theresource consent and 

now the earthworks are under way for 

the infrastructuretosupportthe 

development. 

‘‘We are still workingreally wellwith 

the developer and we are getting those 

important linkages in place between 

the town centreand VicarageViews.’’ 

Stage one of the link pathway is also 

under way, linking the towncentre, 

along the Esplanade to Torquay Street. 

The project will eventually link the 

town centrewith the Point Keanseal 

colonyand will be built in two stages. 

The council has received $1.9 million 

from the Tourism InfrastructureFund 

to assist with the link pathway project. 

Work to upgrade the footpaths into a 

sharedpathwayalong Ludstone Road 

to the Mt Fyffe Road intersection in the 

western developmentwas completed 

before the winter. 

Mr Doughtysaid work resumed last 

month to continue building the cycle 

way to theRed Swamp Road 

intersection andtostartthe drainage 

works. 

The work is being fundedfrom a$7.8 

milliongrant from Kainga Ora’s 

Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, 

which was announced in July lastyear. 

The funding is supportingnew 

Cycle way ... Ashare use pathway is being 

developed as part of Kaikōura’s western 

development project, which includes the 

Vicarage Views subdivision. PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

roading, footpaths and cycle ways to 

connect the Vicarage Views and Ocean 

Ridge subdivisions withthe town 

centre. 

The councilhas beenworking with 

developerGarryRobertson on the 

proposed83home Vicarage Views 

subdivision on the former North 

Canterbury Transport Infrastructure 

Recovery Alliance (NCTIR)village 

site, near Ludstone Road. 

The resource consent was granted 

earlierthis year, while aplan change 

will also be needed to subdivide large 

sections at Ocean Ridge. 

TheVicarage Views development 

will provide up to 20 elderlyhousing 

units,and include affordable homes 

which willqualifyfor the government’s 

first home grant. 

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Hunting for community assets 

Two important assetsinthe 

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the Playcentre —will benefit 

when huntershead for the hills 

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They willbesearching for 

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Waiau Pig HuntFundraiser, 

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each year, to fill the coffers of 

local organisations. 

This year the Waiau 

CommunityPool committee 

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Waiau Rugby Club’s homebase 

at the Domain. 

It runsfrom Friday, October 

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October 22, at the Domain. 

Hunters need to have their 

entries in by October 18 to be 

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Aysia McMillan has always wanted to work 

with young people. 

When the opportunity to lead the 

Kaikōura Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs 

(MTFJ)programme came up, Ms McMillan 

jumpedatthe chance. 

‘‘I had always wantedtowork withyouth. 

Iwas ayoung mum myself and so Iknow 

that having someone takethe timefor you 

makes abig difference.’’ 

Ms McMillan workedinthe wine industry 

in Blenheim before moving to Kaikōura 

earlier this year with her partner for the 

lifestyle and to be closertoher father. 

While she has not workedwith young 

peoplebefore, she has her own experience 

of becomingamum at 17years and the 

challenges of findingwork. 

‘‘I’m 37yearsold and Ihave finally found 

my fit. 

‘‘We are all on apath and we need to help 

young people to find their path. 

‘‘It is about helpingthem get someskills 

and find the confidence, and when they get 

some confidence you can stepback and 

lead from behind.’’ 

The Kaikōura MTFJ programme placed 

60 peopleinemployment in the year to 

June 30, but thefunding has been reduced 

with anew target of 38 for thenext 12 

months. 

‘‘We just want themtobehappy and 

enjoying theirrole.’’ 

She said she hoped to organised a 

careers expo next year to showcasewhat 

employment opportunities Kaikōura has to 

offer. 

Local businesseswere supportive of the 

programme, but many were finding it tough 

in the present economic environment. 

She said mental health and anxiety was a 

barrier for many local youth. 

But she said she was lucky to have agood 

‘‘right hand man’’ in Mark Paterson,who 

has recently been appointed youth 

employability coordinator. 

Mr Patersonmoved to Kaikōura 18 

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‘‘We really want to try and tie in the 

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Mr Paterson said the young peopleoften 

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Ms McMillan said having the MTFJ 

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‘‘At the moment we can only offer 12 

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Increasing Waimakariri's native birdlife 

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Council’s newest Green Space member, 

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‘‘We are working towards (the 

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Zealand by 2050,’’ Richard, who lives in 

Ashley, says. 

‘‘My role is to support anyone who has 

an interest in reducing introduced pest 

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He has seen firsthand how pestfree 

trapping programmes can revive native 

birdlife in parks, reserves and domestic 

gardens, after recently helping urban 

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‘‘It is awinwin for these communities 

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Richard’s work in Waimakariri began 

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‘‘They are doing an amazing job 

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‘‘I also love helping people come 

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‘‘I grew up thinking many of our native 

birds only lived in the bush miles away 

from people. 

‘Now Iknow that if we can remove the 

obstacles many of these birds will 

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‘‘Getting tui and New Zealand pigeon 

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what this job is all about.’’ 

However he knows community support 

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‘‘We can’t do this alone. 

‘‘People in Waimakariri love the 

outdoors and this kind of work in the 

local reserves would appeal to many who 

want an excuse to spend time improving 

their local patch,’’ he says. ‘‘We are keen 

to talk with anyone who can get afew 

people together to work on apest control 

project. It is very rewarding work.’’ 

The council’s Green Space team is also 

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‘‘By counting the birds we have now we 

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see how much of adifference we made to 

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If people want to help Richard with 

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NC SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Two Day Match: North/South: Veronica Hall/Sue McIlroy 1, 

Heather Waldron/Sue Bruerton 2, DeniseFrater/Lynda 

Cameron 3. E/W:Gaynor Hurford/Barry Smart 1, NitaSheasby/ 

Lesley Shipley 2, JoyceGray/TomRose 3. 

Rimu Pairs: N/S: Noeline Goodgame/Janice Pickering1,Robin 

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Tom Rose/Peter Whitehead, Lorraine Proffit/Denise Frater 2, 

Judith Driver/Jan Roose 3. 

Junior Evening: N/S:Janine Laws/Margaret Cornwall 1, Ben 

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Russ/Lynette Tillman equal 3. E/W: Kate Whitehead/Anne 

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Thursday Afternoon: Judith Driver &Jan Roose 1, Irene 

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Amberley Golf Club 

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Rangiora Golf Club 

Nine hole, stroke/nett: 

Men: John Walker 33, 1; Colin Bowman 34 c/b,2;John Gardner 

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Women: Pat Roberts 34, 1; Catherine Boddy 37, 2. 

AustralianOver 60’s tournament. 

These commitments will takea 

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cricketattimes this season,somore new 

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Depending on background experience, 

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The association meets on the third 

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Adventure of alifetime 


Swannanoa studentHollySpark 

will soondepart on the 

adventure of alifetime, but it 

will be no walk in the park. 

Shewill jointhe latest 

generation of NewZealandborn 

adventure racers 

competing in theirfirst world 

adventure race seriesevent 

beingheld in South Africa. 

Themixedteamoffour young 

athletesfrom theFearYouth 

team, facethe prospect of 

racingfor up to tendaysand 

nightsthroughthe tough 

African savannahand 

mountains whilecoping with 

high temperatures, harsh 

conditions andthe possibility of 

meeting face to face any of the 

bigfive of African wild animals. 

Holly,aged20, says whilethe 

prospect of seeingalion is 

daunting,the team has 

prepared well forthe race. 

Shewas invitedtojointhe 

Godzone Adventurerace youth 

developmentteam two years 

ago, when it was formed,tohelp 

1618yearolds compete in the 

multiday adventure races in 

NewZealand. 

Shewas thenthe youngest 

womancompetitoratage 18. 

This ledtoher joining the 

FearYouth team of Fiordland 

created by thefounderofthe 

Fiordland Endurance & 

Raring to go ... Swannanoa 

tertiary student Holly Spark 

prepares for her big adventure race 

being held later this month in South 

Africa. 


AdventureRacing Society(The 

Fearsociety), international 

adventure racerAndy Magness. 

TheExpeditionAfrica – 

Kouga adventure race is being 

held in theEastern Caperegion 

of South Africa, from October 16 

to 29. 

It is partofthe 2023 

AdventureRacing World 

Championships. 

The700km long race will be 

theculmination of theworld 

series, whichunites in 

competition theworld’s best 

endurance athletes to premier 

expedition adventure races 

aroundthe world. 

Holly saysthe race will be 

held in abarren hinterland of 

theprovince nearCapeSt. 

Francis,about 750kmseast of 

Cape Town. 

‘‘Therewill be alot of 

mountainbiking,kayaking and 

hikingupand downsome 

serious mountains,’’ she says. 

Thetop teamsare expected to 

finish withinfivedays, but all 

teams haveamaximum of 10 

days to complete the race. Holly 

followedher father PaulSparks 

into adventureracing after 

travelling with hissupportcrew 

at an early age. 

‘‘Dadhas donefive Godzones, 

andheaps of other races and I 

gotthe bug from him.’’ 

Shestarted aracing team at St 

Andrews College,and has 

completedtwo Godzones.She 

hascompleted several Coast to 

Coast races,even partnering 

with aBondiRescue TV star on 

thetwodayevent. ‘‘Racing is a 

lotoffun and yousee some 

amazing country.When the 

Godzonewas cancelled, the 

team decidedtocompete in 

South Africa. Iknew Ihad to be 

part of it,’’she says. 

PROUDLYSUPPORTING LOCALSPORT 

RANGIORA

Swannanoa 1520 Tram Road 

New Listing 

Tram Road Fruit Farm 

Our vendors have decided to retire from this wonderful lifestyle, so the opportunity to benefit from all theirhardwork and 

energy is now available withthisbrilliant propertygoing to the market for sale. The "Fruit Farm" is apickyourown operation, 

along with the markets andgate sales. Nothing is sold to retailers, wholesalers or distributers (end user only). It hasagreat 

clientele,withboth localand internationalguests. The website will be includedinthe sale. Further information,google, "Tram 

Road Fruit Farm". The farm is 4.8280 ha (11.929 acres approx) with approximately 1.2ha that could be further planted out 

(giving astrong upsidetothe operation, room to expand). Approximately 1 ha of raspberries and cherries are under cover, 

with the balance (mostly stone fruit) being outside. Fruit was firstplantedin2012, with strawberriesand raspberriesbeing the 

first crops. Now the farm produces:strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries, cherries, plums, peach's, nectarines and 

peacharines. Includes avery warm 240m2 renovated homestead with three bedrooms and two living areas. Property to be 

sold as agoing concern. 

3 1 3 

Tender closes 4.00pm, Wed 15th Nov, 2023 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/RL112011 

Hamish Anderson 

M 027 678 8888 

E hamisha@pb.co.nz 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

Four Seasons Realty 

Four Seasons Realty 

AUCTION 

AUCTION 

AUCTION

Four Four Seasons Realty 

FOR SALE 

FORLEASE 

1100sqmOfOpportunity 

Versatile OfficeSpace 

Rangiora 22 SouthernCross Road 

Aprime industrial opportunity for owner/ 

occupierorinvestor offeringlong-term benefits. 

Plans are in placefor aclear span building of 

predominantly warehouse space with 

associatedoffice facilities/amenitiespositioned 

in thenew Rangiora Business hub. Ideal for 

logistics, distribution, and managed warehouse 

typeoperations. There is some flexibility for 

input from the new owneratthis earlystage of 

design and development. Alease opportunity 

would alsobeconsidered. 

ForSale 

Price by Negotiation 

View by appointment 

www.naiharcourts.co.nz/BF38278 

Brian Davey 

M 0292 323 583 

brian.davey@naiharcourts.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Rangiora 80 Ivory Street 

An adaptable office space in alocation offering 

ahigh traffic count andprofile opportunities. 

The existing fit-out offers versatility to design 

and createanoffice suite thatsuits your needs 

and currently includes avarietyoflarge and 

medium sizedofficeswithgood natural light, 

twokitchen/cafeteria'sand washroomfacilities. 

There is the possibility of sub-leasing space if 

surplustorequirements. 

Asecure site with on-site parkingfacilities close 

to arange of amenities. 

ForLease 

View by appointment 

www.naiharcourts.co.nz/BF38434 

Brian Davey 

M 0292 323 583 


Linda Warren-Davey 

M 0273000145 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Specialising 

IN COMMERCIAL 

FORSALE&LEASE 

Brian and Linda’smainfocus is on 

the commercial and industrial real 

estatemarket. Theyare happy 

to discuss any related property 

requirements youmay have. 

Call Brian or Linda to discuss 

howthey canhelp you! 

Brian 

DAVEY 

0292 323 583 |03 323 6045 


Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd 

Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Linda 

WARREN-DAVE 

DAVEY 

027 3000 145 |03 313 6158 

linda.warren-davey@harcourts.co.nz

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Oxford Rural No.1 Water Supply – 

Boil Water Notice Lied 

On Thursday 4October the Boil Water Notice was lied. 

Water from the Oxford Rural No.1supply is nowsafe to 

drink,and no longer needs to be boiled before consuming. 

On 11 August 2023 residentsonthe Oxford No. 1drinkingwater 

supply were advised of aBoilWaterNotice. 

This was issued asaprecautionary measure due tohigh 

turbidity (cloudiness) levels being detected in the source 

water through system monitoring at the treatmentplant. 

Despite staff efforts to flush the main supply well, 

turbidity levels in the source water had remained 

elevated and was affecting the performance of the well 

pump and treatment monitoring equipment. 

The decision was made to take the supply well offline 

for repair and conduct further investigations into the 

cause of the elevated turbidity. 

The investigations identified issues with the well pump 

and asection ofthe well pipe, which were replaced. 

While the repair works were being carried out, the 

drinking-water was supplied from the emergency 

backup source at the Rockford Road River Intake. As 

the water quality from the river intake isvery poor in 

comparison, the Boil Water Notice remained in place 

over the period of works. 

The repair works on the McPhedrons Well are completed 

and it is now back inservice as the main source for 

the water scheme. The Rockford Road River Intake has 

been taken offline and the reticulation pipes flushed 

to remove the high turbidity water from the system. 

Following pipe flushing, samples have been taken from 

the supply well and the reticulation pipes toensure that 

the turbidity levels have returned to normal, and the 

water is safe for consumption. The Boil Water Notice is 

now removed, effective immediately. 

Thank you for your patience throughout this event. 

Waimakariri Gorge Bridge Update 

Anew surface will be installedonthe Waimakariri Gorge 

Bridgeasalong-termupgrade to thebridge. 

Over recent months temporaryrepairs havebeencontinuing 

on the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge, to ensurethe bridge could 

stayopenwhile alonger-termoptionhas been explored 

jointlybyWaimakariri andSelwynDistrict Councils. 

The WaimakaririGorgeBridge is jointlyowned by the 

Waimakaririand SelwynDistrict Councils. SelwynDistrict 

Council is responsiblefor theday-to-dayinspectionsand 

maintenanceofthe bridge. Waka Kotahi also contributes 

funding to maintainand repair thebridge. 

Recently we’ve carried out some short-term 

maintenance including repairing potholes on the bridge 

deck surface, installing metal plates where the timber 

deck is wearing and tightening the hold down bolts. 

These were short term repairs to make sure we keptthe 

bridge open to all vehicles. 

While this has been going on, we have been 

undertaking an assessment ofthe bridge to get abetter 

understanding of the level of work requiredtorepair the 

structure. The good news is that the main structure of 

the bridge issound. However, anew replacement deck 

is required. The intention istoreplace the bridge deck 

in the first half of 2024. 

The volume of traffic and thenumber of heavyvehicles 

thatuse thebridge hasincreased overthe years andthis 

makesmaintaining and repairoptions challenging. We 

areworking together to confirm the designrequirements 

forthe newdeck and to secure funding required from 

Waka Kotahi. Both Councilshaveplanned fortheserepair 

costs in this financial year’s budgets. 

The nextsteps aretodesign and costthe replacement 

deck which shouldbecompletedinNovember, the 

work will then go out to tenderfor construction. It’s 

anticipated that acontractor will be appointed in early 

2024 andthe deck replacement work will be carriedout 

aroundmid-FebruarytoApril next year. 

Once thedesignhas been confirmed we will considerthe 

best way to manage traffic movement acrossthe bridge, 

while keeping contractors safeand completing the work 

in atimelymanner. We will sharethe programme forthe 

work anddetails aroundtraffic management withthe 

public before work begins. 

In the interim, we will keep theadditional signs, road 

markings and speed humps in placetohelpreduce 

speeds over the bridge. We will alsocontinue to complete 

temporaryrepairsasand whenrequired. 

Both Councils are aware of the frustrations the issues with 

the bridgehavecaused forthe wider community and that 

the current condition of the bridge isn’t up to standard. 

We appreciateyour patience, and we are committed to 

progressing the replacement of the bridge deck quickly. 

We will continue to keep you updated on progress. 

Please check our websites and Facebook pages for 

more information. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOUTH 

Development Grant 

Available to young people living 

in the Waimakariri District aged 

between 12 and 24. 

Applications will open on 

Monday 18 September 2023 and close on 

Friday 20 October 2023. 

For more information: 

com.board@wmk.govt.nz 

027 254 3940 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Free Digital 

SkillsClasses 

Introduction to Smart Phones 

Kaiapoi Library 

Wednesday 18October • 10–11.30am 

Rangiora Library 

Thursday 19October • 10–11.30am 

Introduction to Apps 

KaiapoiLibrary 

Wednesday 25October • 10–11.30am 

RangioraLibrary 

Thursday 26October • 10–11.30am 

Bookings Essential 

steppingup.nz 

03 311 8901

NEWS &CLASSIFIED 

North Canterbury News, October 12, 2023 

43 

Give usyour 

feedback 

Woodcraft open night 

The North Canterbury Woodcraft 

Club will be holding open nights 

at its clubroom on the third 

Wednesday of each month, except 

December. The open nights start 

from October 18, 2023. The 

clubrooms are at Northbrook 

Studios, 191 Northbrook Road 

Rangiora and are open from 7pm. 

There will be demonstrations of 

woodturning and members 

showcasing examples of their 

work. The club welcomes new 

members both men and women. 

For further information contact 

Noel 027 240 8112 or Merv 021 237 

7105. 

Rangiora Museum 

John Thompson will give an 

interesting presentation on the 

History of the Tuhoe, of Kaiapoi 

fame, on Thursday, October 25, at 

7.30pm, at the Rangiora Museum, 

29 Good Street. All are welcome 

and no need to book. Admission is 

free, although donations from 

nonmembers of the Early 

Records Society are appreciated. 

Supper will be provided. The 

Rangiora Museum is open 

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 

1.30pm to 4pm. 

Rangiora Garden Club 

The club is holding its annual 

plant stall on Friday, October 20, 

just in time for keen gardeners to 

refresh their gardens for spring. It 

will run from 8.30am to 1.30pm, on 

the corner of High and Victoria 

Streets, Rangiora. Lots of great 

plants are available. Please come 

along and grab abargain. 

Hometown debut concert 

Emma Rutherford returns to 

Oxford for her Hometown Debut 

show on November 10, 2023, 

accompanied by pianist James 

Caughley, with support from local 

duo The Wax Birds. As door sales 

are limited, tickets available 

through at eventbrite.co.nz/ 

e/emmarutherfordhometowndebuttickets715196591257. 

FREE ENGLISH 

LANGUAGE 

CLASSES 

Come along to our classes toimprove your 

speaking, listening and grammar skills 

through arange of interesting topics! 

Every Saturday, 10am-1pm 

30 September-25 November 2023 

Rangiora Town Hall Function Room 

303 High Street, Rangiora 

Enrol Now 

Julie Cloughley |Tutor 

Email: cloughju@hotmail.com 

Phone: 027 403 8245 

Here for aGood Time, by Chris Parker 

ChrisParkerhas built alarge audience with his charismatic 

storytelling and online video sketches. Here for aGood Time allows 

you to take Chris home for amuchneeded pick me up whenever 

you need. 

Fridge Love,byKristenHong 

Aoneofakind guidetoorganizing yourfridgeincluding practical 

tips for mealprepand storage, plus more than 100 recipes that 

makes it easier to eat better, save money,and get the most out of 

your food. 

Wawata :Moon Dreaming, by HinemoaElder 

Dr Hinemoa Elder, author of Aroha,New Zealand'stopselling 

nonfictiontitle of 2021, shows us how to reclaim intimacy with 

others, with ourselves, and withour planet usingthe energies of 

Hina,the Maorimoon. 

These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui 

libraries. Find out moreabout recent additionstothe library 

collection by going to the library catalogue at waimakariri.kotui. 

org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact your locallibrary. 

Local crimereport 

October 3: Five youthhad aBBgun at aKaiapoipark–YouthAid 

are dealing withyouthand parents.AKaiapoi femalereported 

two large transfersmade fraudulently fromher accounts when 

she was contacted by acaller posingasher bank asking for 

personaldetails. 

October 4: Amale on abike seenstealing acable fromacoffeecart 

on EastBelt.AnOxfordresident made apurchase on TradeMe, he 

was notified by themitwas ascam but had already made payment. 

October 5: AWoodendresident listedanitem forsale on 

Marketplaceand provided bankdetails to the purchaser, 

fraudulent transactions were then made from the account. 

October 6: ARangiora resident reported receiving an email from 

Police which appearedtobeaphishing scam. It saidthey had 

been accessing pornography. The email was deleted, sender 

blockedand Police confirmed it was in factascam. An intoxicated 

male wasapproaching children and membersofthe public in 

Hanmer, he was movedonfrom the area by Police. ARangiora 

male was arrestedfor assaultafterresisting Police. On several 

occasionsFacebook Marketplace paymentswere made to secure 

an item–profile of the seller was then deleted and no contact 

available. Purchaser scammed of funds. Vehicle parked in 

Waikuku had both number plates stolen. Two suspicious males 

seen on CCTV at an Elm Driveaddress, nothing taken, theywere 

disturbedbythe owner. 

October 7: AChristchurch female was processedfor excess breath 

alcohol on Lineside Road. An unknownmale chased off aproperty 

by dogs in Sefton during the early hours. Three Kaiapoi males 

were processed for driving with excessbreath alcohol on Smith 

Street. AChristchurch malewas suspendedfrom driving for 

failing to remainstopped at acheckpoint, vehicle also 

impounded. 

October 8: Vehicle stolenfrom Hanmer, later locatednearby with 

cash taken. 

October 9: ARangiora was malearrested for disorder when 

multiplecalls received for him walkingamong traffic at busy 

Woodend intersection.ARangiora femalewas stopped and 

forbiddentodrivefor excessbreath alcohol. Police have executed 

several search warrants around North Canterbury and arrests 

have been made holding offenders to account. 

There have been 16 fatalities year to date for RuralCanterbury, 

this includes Selwyn. Lastyear therewere fiveatthis same time. 

That’s over 300 percentincreaseyear to date. Seat belts 

(restraints) –30% of fatalaccidents the victims are eithernot 

wearingseatbelts or wearing them incorrectly. Impairment – 

driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs also affects 

reactiontime. Mobile phonescausedrivers to be distracted. 

Stopping at atrafficlightisnot agood time to answer acall or 

reply to atext.Itcan wait, they can wait.Police willcontinue to 

target restraints, impairment, distraction and speedinaneffort to 

get our road toll down. Speed is also alarge contributor to our 

roadtoll, slow down.Pay attention to the current speed limit, be 

mindfulmany have recently changed on our ruralroads. 

Raffle Results 

WOODEND SPRING 

Flower Show raffle results. 

1st #743. 2nd #879. 3rd 

#768. 4th #264. 5th #156. 

Prizes have been collected. 

Thank you for supporting 

our show. 

Personal 

FRIENDSHIP/ 

COMPANIONSHIP 

Aslim petite lady with 

blonde hair and green eyes. 

Tired of being alone, 

she would like to find a 

genuine gentleman with 

similar interests. 

She enjoys the country 

lifestyle, tramping, cooking 

and swimming, keeping fit, 

travelling and gardening. 

To meet, please phone 

and quote code 51. 

0800-446-332. 

60 year old 

widower working 

as afarm hand 

seeking aloving 

relationship with 

adown to earth 

woman. Someone 

to share life with. 

Ph/Txt 

0210 891 8780 

For Sale 

DOWNSIZING from 

farm, all must go! 200L 

drums, feeder drums, 

irrigators, poly pipe, large 

assortment of pot plants, 

water blaster, electric fencing, 

compressor &nail gun, 

custom wood, chip board, 2 

calf milk feeders, 1 calf 

pellet feeder. 3 wheelbarrows, 

2 sack barrows, 

chicken feed and grit. 200L 

commerical spray tank on 

trailer (complete), 50L 

spray unit for quad (complete), 

100L spray unit for 

quad (complete), assorted 

drums &buckets. Ph Les 

03 313 7096. 

LARGE ORNATE table 

with 6 high back chairs. 

Oval ornate table. Corner 

table. 4drawer compactum. 

Large dehumidifier. All 

must go, downsizing. Ph 

Les 03 313 7096. 

TRULUX Glasshouse. 

New, 1800 x1200, partly 

assembled. Ph 03 310 7638. 

WESTINGHOUSE fridge 

/freezer in excellent condition, 

$275. Double 

drawer metal filing cabinet 

includes file holders, $100. 

Ph Rangiora 021 179 7761. 

2620811 

Entertainment 

Wanted To Buy 

CARAVAN, with shower 

& toilet. Any condition. 

Reasonable price. Phone 

Steve 027 622 0011. 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Phone 027 258 

8366. 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling or repairs 

Ph 313 7216 

To Let 

CUST/WEST EYRETON 

area. Villa type farmhouse, 

sunny verandah, wood 

panel hallway, 3 spacious 

bdrms, high ceilings 

throughout. Living room 

with log fire, retro kitchen 

with log fire, bathroom 

with shower & vanity, 

original laundry with toilet. 

Situated quiet sheltered 

area with spacious lawns, 

one garage, one carport. 

Contact 03 313 5187. 

Pets 

LOOKING FOR APET? 

Call Perera Kennels, 

Greyhound Rehoming. All 

tested for suitability for 

differenthomes. Phone 027 

427 1536. 

For Hire 

PORTABLE CATTLE 

yards &loading ramp for 

hire. Phone 027 540 0027. 

Gardening 

House &Garden 

Property Services Ltd 

Tree &hedge trimming 

Gardening 

Landscaping 

Lawn mowing 

Waterblasting 

All aspects of 

property maintenance 

CALL US 03 260 4499 

OR 021 405 277 

SALLY MAC’S CHARITY FASHION 

PARADE at Balcairn Hall, 

Wednesday 18 th October 7.30 pm 

Get inspired for spring/summer! 

Light Supper / beverages / raffles 

(Earlybird Raffle tickets now at Sally Mac’s) 

Event tickets (cash) $35.00 from Sally Mac’s, 

Amberley, Sefton Garage, Stan’s 7 Day pharmacy, 

Rangiora or Online via www.balcairnhall.com 


2619832

CLASSIFIED 


Public Notices 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key of Knowledge ..” 

(Luke 11:52) 

Deutermony 11:12 tells us that GOD cares for 

thelandofIsrael which HE gave to the Jews,“the 

eyes of the LORD are always upon it, from the 

beginning of the year, even on to the end of the 

year”. Although GOD scattered the Jews all over 

theworld HE promised in Ezekiel37:21-22 that HE 

would return themtotheir homeland. “I will take the 

children ofIsraelfrom among the nations, whither 

they be gone, and will gather them on every side, 

and bring them into their ownland: and Iwillmake 

them one nation in the land upon the mountains 

of Israel”. 

2617697 

WAIMAKARIRI FAMILYHISTORY 

(Branch of the New Zealand 

Society of Genealogists) 

OPEN DAY 

Sunday 15 t h October 

10.30am - 3pm 

War Memorial Hall, 

2 Albert Street, Rangiora. 

2620502 

Members on hand to show you 

how to research and document your 

family history and help with your 

genealogy questions. 

On the day we have collections of 

Microfiches, Genealogy Websites, 

Family Trees & Videos. 

Our microfiche collections range 

from 1840 - 1990 and includes 

births / deaths / marriages, inwards 

and outwards passenger lists, and 

NZ electoral rolls, plus many, many 

more resources to lookup. 

Refreshments available. 

Plus,Raffles! 

Email: 

waimakaririgenealogybranch@gmail.com 

Website: https://waimakaririgenealogy.org/ 

YourPlanfor Your Reserves 

CALL FOR FEEDBACK 

Most of the reserves and recreational spaces within 

the Hurunui District form part of the District Reserve 

Management Plan which identifiesspecific policiesfor 

eachreserve and futuredevelopment potential. Times 

change and some of the plans need tobeupdated to 

reflect what’s actually happening on the reserve and 

the developmentpotential of those reserves. 

“The Reserves Management Plan” is adocument that 

covers all council owned and administered recreation 

reserves.This was adopted 10 years ago. The Council 

is now reviewing thisdocument and is keentoreceive 

your feedback on the GeneralPolicies in theReserves 

Management Plan. 

A list of General Policies in the Reserves 

Management Plan is available from the Amberley 

Office or on our website at www.hurunui.govt.nz/ 

reservesmanagementplan. Once all the feedback 

has been received, an updated draft Reserves 

Management Planwill be prepared. Youwillthen have 

another opportunity to formally submitonthe content 

of the draft before the Council finalises the Plan. This 

willbepublicly notified nextyear. 

Forfurtherinformationplease contactMariaEdgar on 

(03)314 8816. 

Youcan providefeedback on 

• Online on Council’s website at 

www.hurunui.govt.nz/reservesmanagementplan 

• Atour service centres and libraries; or 

• Email to feedback@hurunui.govt.nz 

Written feedback opens on Wednesday 18October 

and closes at 5pm, Thursday November 16, 2023. 

2621188 


OXFORD A&P ASSOCIATION 

- Annual Show - 

Applications are now invited for 

Food Tendered, Trade and Art/Craft 

Sites at our 119 th AnnualShow on 

Easter Saturday 30 March 2024. 

Food Site Tenders close 

1 st November 2023. 

Application forms are available from 

E: secretary@oxfordapshow.co.nz 

W: oxfordapshow.co.nz 

2620692 

Hurunui District Rural 

Road Vegetation Control 

The Hurunui District Council advise of rural 

roadside spraying programme: 

Spraying is programmed between 

October and December 2023 

The includes spraying around signposts, 

guardrails, culverts, marker pegs, and some 

gravel roadsides. 

2620699 

For further information regarding this activity 

please contact: 

Grounds &Services Ltd (GSL), 

Registered Chemical Applicators 

(03) 349 0634 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

APocket Full of Spices Ltd, 

92 Victoria Street, Rangiora 

7400 has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora for 

the renewal of an On Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 92 Victoria Street, 

Rangiora 7400 known as A 

Pocket Full of Spices Indian 

Restaurant &Takeaway. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Restaurant & 

Takeaway. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or is intended to be) 

sold under the licence are 

Monday to Sunday 9am to 

11pm. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 215 

High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of the 

licence may, not later than 

15 working days after the 

date of the publication of this 

notice, file anotice in writing 

of the objection with the 

Secretary of the Waimakariri 

District Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora 7440 or email to 

alcohol@wmk.co.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than a matter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication of 

this notice. 

2620509v1 

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SEFTON PUBLIC 

HALL SOCIETY INC 

Annual General Meeting 

to be held at the Hall 

Wednesday 18 th October 

2023 at 8.00pm. 

All welcome 2618826 

A FRESH approach to 

your health and wellbeing. 

Waimakariri Wellness Hub 

meets on Fridays 10am - 

2pm in Rangiora. Offering 

Holistic Healing for all, 

including Therapeutic 

Massage, Zenna, Reflexology 

and other techniques 

with qualified practitioners, 

$20 suggest Koha. Contact 

Lilian 027 294 6852. 

THE RANGIORA Photographic 

Society will hold 

its AGM on 31 October, 

7pm, McAlpines Pavilion 

corner East Belt and 

Coldstream Road Rangiora. 

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. 

Trade Personal 

J MAC BUILDERS 

NORTH 

CANTERBURY 

Registered builder and 

qualified joiner of 14 

years, available for a 

range of work — 

renovations, new builds, 

maintenance jobs, decks, 

kitchens. 

• Licensed Building 

Practitioner 

• Qualified Joiner 

• Registered with Certified 

Builders N.Z. 

Available throughout 

Waimakariri areas. 

Phone Jamie Macdonald 

027-755-9223. 

Email 

jamie@jmacbuilders.co.nz 

Trusted Trades 

& Professional 

Services 

Accountant 

TAX RETURNS 

New Client Discount 10% 

Tax & Accounting Consultants 

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: BONZ Group Ltd, P.O. 

Box 955, Queenstown 9300. 

Home Services 

ROOF 

PAINTING 

20yrs local 

experience. 

allroofs.co.nz 

027 416 0530 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ARBORIST 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

327 5505 or 021 124 4894. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

From $80 single 

story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

DRESSMAKING Bev’s 

Sew Good Services. For all 

your alterations, repairs, 

dressmaking, curtains. 

Phone 327 5535. 

FENCING. All Residential, 

Subdivisions &Rural. 

FCANZ Certified Contractor. 

20 years experience. 

Call 021 640 748. 

Taxreturns, GST returns, rental returns and pay day filing 

☎ 03 314 9480 

2533270 


HAP’S FARM and 

gardening service, sheep 

shearing, crutching, 

drenching etc, fencing 

repairs, gardening, pruning, 

small tree trimming etc. 

Phone 021 267 4025. 

HIGH SPEC PAINTERS. 

Quality, local professionals. 

Email: 

corban@highspecpainters.co.nz 

Phone: 027 846 5035. 

KITCHEN, bathroom, 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

LAWN MAINTENANCE 

mowing, spraying, 

fertilizing, scarifying. Ph 

Hamish 027 349 7986. 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 

313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

25 + years experience. 

Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

quote, please ph Steve 03 

314 4620 or 027 477 1930. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

Tools, 23 Watts Road, 

Christchurch. Ph 389 9230. 

ROOF PAINTING. All 

roof repairs. Waterblasting, 

Moss Treatments, Re 

Pointing, Gutter Cleans, 

qualified. Repairs, Snow Straps, 

Exterior Painting &More. 

Free quotes, call Vinnie 

027 505 7779. 

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. 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

Air Conditioning 

Servicing NorthCanterburyand Kaikoura 

03 313 0531 /03319 7559 

(NorthCanterbury) (Kaikoura) 

www.northcanterburyenergy.co.nz 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 


SEPTIC TANK 

CLEANING 

Bill’s Liquid 

Waste 

027 216 0000 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

Services 

Locals with 30 years 

experience 

All workmanship 

Guaranteed. 

Phone 021 344 023 

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 

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 

HEAT PUMPS 

AIRCONDITIONING 

VENTILATION 

SERVICE&REPAIRS 

INSTALLATION 

Call us 

for a 

Phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 to book your space. 

2362002 

2502479 

You dump it... 

Blair pumps it... 

Blair Tavendale 

Ph 03 314 9371 

0275 379-694 

FREE 

quote 

2225862 

2434390

Trusted Trades & 

Professional Services 

Guide 

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

Appliance Repairs 

Builder 

Butchery 

Chiropractic Services 

•REGISTERED TECHNICIAN 

•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE 

F&P, Bosch, Smeg, 

Ariston,LG, Classique,Haier, 

Samsung andmore.... 

“For best results be sure to useauthorised service” 

NORTHCANTERBURY APPLIANCESERVICES 

Rangiora: 03 313 4420 Kaiapoi: 03 327 3810 

2332343v2 

•New Builds •Renovations, Extensions 

• Repairs and Maintenance 

Ring Mark 027 229 7310 

for afree quote 

Email longsilver@xtra.co.nz 

2608662 

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 

Dr Carissa McGregor 

ACCRegistered Dr Chiropractic 

Monday &Thursday 

Injury, accidents and maintenance 

Judy McArthur 

Mctimoney Chiropractic, AppliedKinesiology 

and Craniosacral|Fridays 

Phone 03 313 0350 

Select Health 

51 Ashley Street, Rangiora 

2564272v2 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Cleaning and Gardening 

Computer Repairs 

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Construction &Concrete 

RANGIORA 

DENTURE CLINIC 

Garry WMechen 

Registered Clinical DentalTechncian 

Phone (03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street, Rangiora 

2617650 

• Commercial &domestic 

cleaning 

• Move in/out cleans 

• Deepcleans 

• Weeding 

• Pruning 

• Garden revival 

PERFECT GARDENS, PERFECTLYCLEAN HOMES 

PHONE TO BOOK NOW 027 257 8274 

neatnz@yahoo.com | Locally owned &operated 

Glass Services 

Bruce Evans 

131 Ohoka Road 

Kaiapoi 

Electrician 

03 327 3111 

021 293 6331 

compucare@xtra.co.nz 

www.compucare.co.nz 

Computer Repairs &upgrades 

Prompt professional services 

2276525v2 

Virus &malware removal 

New &UsedPC’s4Sale 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

2269236 

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 

Irrigation &Filtration 

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 

2273277 

2490187 


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HOURS 

8.30am -12noon- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

A V C 

For a/h repairs 

phone (03) 310-3044 

2611645 

Landscaping 

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 

Funeral Director 

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 

•FullfuneralServices 

Scrap Metal 

Convenient Locations 

Rangiora 313 6948 

Christchurch 379 0178 

www.undertaker.co.nz 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•All non Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03)338 7000 

Mike0274 818544 •Robbie0274818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

1902273 

1High Street, Rangiora | 03 313 1733 

leah.stewart@hagley.co.nz 

CAP 65 

CAP 40 

CAP 20 

Shingle 

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Quarry Prices 

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Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

Windows & Doors 

WINDOW MARKET PLACE 

• New & Used 

• Timber & Aluminium 

• Windows & Doors 

8am-5pm Weekdays 

8am-2pm Saturday 

2608643 

215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham 

Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz 

Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz 

ncn1242200aa 

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

2023 

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• Balance of Mazda 

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2014 

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Toyota 

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SR5 


• Auto 

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$36,995 

2015 Volkswagen 

Golf TSI 

Highline 


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• Alloys 

• Bluetooth 

$16,995 

2016 

Suzuki 

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JLXF 


• 5 Speed Manual 

• 111,000km 

• Towbar 



$15,995 

2015 Toyota 

Landcruiser 

Prado 

TX 

• 2.8L Turbo Diesel 

• 4WD 

• Automatic 

• 24,620km 

• Towbar 

• 7 Seats 

• Leather 

$54,995 

2007 

Nissan 

Tiida 


• CVT 

• 143,000km 

$7,250 

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