North Canterbury News: October 19, 2023

Thursday,October 19,2023 | Issue1068 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Hurunui Council buys Queen Mary site 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

The former Queen Mary Hospital site in 

Hanmer Springs is now fully owned by 

the Hurunui District Council. 

It has bought the remaining nine 

hectares of prime land to add to its 

holding of 5.1 hectares which was 

transferred to council ownership in 

2010. 

It has three, category 1heritage 

buildings on it. 

Chief Executive Hamish Dobbie says 

the council was fortunate to work with 

Te Rūnanga oKaikōura and NgāiTahu 

to secure the southern end of the site. 

‘‘The crown had signalled its desire to 

sell the site. 

‘‘The iwi had first right to purchase 

the property, but worked through a 

process with council enabling us to 

purchase it instead. 

‘‘This ensures it remains in public 

ownership,’’ he says. 

Mr Dobbie says the purchase is worth 

celebrating. 

‘‘This is 9hectares of prime land in 

the centre of one of Hurunui’s strategic 

tourism destinations, Hanmer Springs. 

‘‘Having ownership now enables us to 

control its future, and ensure any future 

development adds to the character of 

the village, and enhances the areas 

social, cultural, environmental and 

economic wellbeing. 

We are extremely grateful to Ngāi 

Tahu Property and Te Rūnanga o 

Kaikōura for giving us this opportunity. 

‘‘It is agreat outcome for the 

community.’’ 

The new site includes asizeable 

hospital building, four uninhabited 

houses, workshops and storage 

buildings, along with auxiliary service 

buildings. 

Mr Dobbie says they are all in various 

states of disrepair, and have no heritage 

protections. 

Their future is likely to be decided as 

the council develops acommercial 

master plan for the site. 

‘‘This plan will, in time, allow for the 

careful development of commercial and 

residential activities and reserves on 

the site. 

‘‘We’ll work carefully to ensure any 

Soldiers block ... One of the three heritage buildings at the former Queen Mary Hopsital site which will be strengthened to create a 

community centre, function space and Ngāti Kuri meeting house. 

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development fits with the Queen Mary 

Hospital Heritage Reserve and Hanmer 

Springs Thermal Pools and Spa which 

sit adjacent to the site. 

‘‘Having this land in council 

ownership gives us an exciting 

opportunity to further enhance Hanmer 

Springs appeal to both residents and 

visitors. 

‘‘It’s aspecial site, and I’m in no doubt 

we can do something noteworthy with it 

that future generations will thank us 

for,’’ Mr Dobbie says. 

The council has already announced 

plans for one of the three heritage 

buildings on its existing site. 

It plans to strengthen the Soldiers 

Block, and create acommunity centre, 

function space and Ngāti Kuri meeting 

house. 

Afuture phase will see aworldclass 

museum created to tell the wartime and 

medical stories of the building. 

Work on the first phase is due to begin 

before the end of the year. 

‘‘The meeting house or wharenui will 

showcase many artworks by iwi artists, 

and give Ngāti Kuri apermanent 

presence in Hanmer Springs. 

‘‘We are excited by that, by this 

outcome and the opportunity to work 

together in the future,’’ Mr Dobbie says. 

About Queen Mary Hospital 

Queen Mary Hospital in Hanmer 

Springs sits next to the villages famous 

mineralfilled natural thermal springs. 

Its Soldiers' Block was built in 1916 to 

care for returning soldiers suffering 

shell shock and other warrelated 

neuroses. 

More than 1100 soldiers were treated 

in the highquality facilities. 

They often made remarkable 

recoveries, with bathing in the waters a 

core part of their treatment programme. 

The Soldiers' Block was one of only 

two such hospitals in New Zealand and 

the only one that remains on its original 

location. 

The hospital later became a 

treatment centre for those with 

functional nervous disorders, and later 

an internationallyrecognised facility 

for the treatment of drug and alcohol 

dependencies up until 2003. 

The ownership of 5.1 hectares of the 

Queen Mary Hospital was passed from 

the Canterbury District Health Board to 

the Department of Conservation in 2008. 

It was vested to the Hurunui District 

Council as an historic and recreational 

reserve in 2010 which is treasured by 

villagers and visitors alike. 

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Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey 

says it is back to work this 

week, focusing on getting an 

after hours healthservice 

backontrack for the North 

Canterbury area, and getting 

the Woodend ByPass, to the 

front of the queue with the 

new Transport Minister, along 

with other transport 

infrastructure in the 

Waimakariri electorate. 

Mr Doocey, who won his seat 

comfortably onSaturday to 

givehim his fourth term in 

Parliament, says he will also 

be focusing onlaw and order 

issues that have arisen over 

the past three years. 

But his greatest hope is to 

become the first Minister of 

Mental Health. 

‘‘Obviously therewill be 

conversations to be had with 

the Prime Minister (Mr 

Luxon), but Iamexcited at 

being potentially the first 

Minister of Health. 

‘‘I would love it to be me. I 

have been the opposition 

spokesperson(on mental 

health),’’ he says. 

He says he is humbled by the 

support from people in the 

Waimakariri electorate. 

He polled 23,212 votes, a 

majority of 11,418 votes, over 

his nearest rival, Labour’s Dan 

Rosewarne, who polled 11,794. 

Rosewarne is number 32 on 

the Labour Party list, but with 

several MPs winning 

electorates who were either 

not on the list, or ranked below 

him,heisunlikely to get back 

into Parliament. He is 

undecided onwhat the future 

Stuart Smith 

holds. 

Mr Doocey says it is an 

honour, and aprivilege, to be 

reelected, with his largest 

winning margin, for afourth 

term as MP for Waimakariri. 

‘‘I am humbled to have 

received such alarge majority. 

‘‘What Ihave learnt from my 

nine years as an MP, is the 

Waimakariri community 

rewards hard work.’’ 

Mr Doocey was in 

Wellington on Monday, 

helping support the induction 

of 23 new National MPs. 

Meanwhile Kaikoura MP 

Stuart Smith also won his 

fourth terminParliament with 

amajority of 10,026, after 

polling 18,050 votes. 

His nearest rival was 

Labour’s Emily Dewhirst with 

8024 votes. 

‘‘It is aprivilege to be reelected. 

It is areal honour. 

‘‘Ienjoy being an MP, and 

Election night celebration ... Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, his 

wife Viki, and children Emily and James. 

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wouldn’t have it any other way. 

‘‘It means alot of travelling 

(in the vast electorate), but I 

enjoy the different 

communities,with their 

different issues and 

perspectives,’’ he says. 

Mr Smith admitted to 

feeling alittle bit ‘‘second 

hand’’ on Monday after an 

election schedule that took 

Share Kai and Kōrero 

By SHELLEYTOPP 

TimeBank Waimakariri, Global Locals 

of Waimakariri(GLOW) and InCommon 

have collaborated to bring Share Kai 

and Kōrero to Kaiapoi. 

Share Kai and Kōrero is aseries of 

three relaxed spring dinners where 

participants will be able to try tasty food 

and share in the culture andcuisine 

from the Nepali, Afghan, and Eritrean 

communities who now call Ōtautahi/ 

Christchurch home. 

Each dinner will run from 6pm to 

8pm. The first one will be held on 

Friday, October 27 with the next on 

Friday, November 3, and the last one on 

Friday, November 10. 

The kai and kōrero sessions will be 

held in the Kaiapoi Baptist Church at 67 

Fuller Street in Kaiapoi. 

Food can be bought for $2 $15 and 

drinks $3 $5. 

Vegetarian, vegan, glutenfree and 

halal meat options will be available. 

The aim of the initiative is to provide 

tasty, healthy kai and also provide an 

opportunity to have achat with others 

around the table with questions like, 

‘‘What’s your go to comfort food?’’ and 

‘‘Who taught you to cook?’’ to get the 

conversationflowing. 

him not only from one end of 

his electorate to the other, but 

around New Zealand also. 

New Zealand First's 

Kaikōura candidate Jamie 

Arbuckle is number 6onthe 

party list, so is set to become 

an MP. 

He has served as a 

Marlborough district 

councillor for 14 years. 

Correction 

The North Canterbury News wishes to 

apologise for aheadline on astory on 

page 2ofthe North Canterbury News 

on October 5. The headline — 

‘Conservation record criticised’ —did 

not reflect the nature of the interview 

and thoughts and reflections of cohost 

Nicola Toki, of the Television 

One series, Endangered Species 

Aotearoa with WWF. 

Ms Toki encouraged people to work 

together to invest in protecting 

species and ecosystems to make the 

place where we live ‘‘unique and 

special’’. 

The error is regretted. 

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Rangiora High School is looking to 

rebrand its farm as an ‘‘outdoor lab or 

classroom’’. 

The school is exploring opportunities 

to make its farm relevant in the 21st 

century, Board of Trustees chairperson 

Simon Green says. 

‘‘The board is excited about moving 

away from amore traditional farm to an 

outdoor lab or outdoor classroom.’’ 

The school’s head of science, David 

NewshamWest, was released from 

classroom duties this year to conduct a 

review of the farm and explore future 

opportunities. 

But principal Bruce Kearney said the 

farm is not for sale. 

He said the school had been building 

connections with Lincoln University 

and was looking at asimilar model. 

‘‘They do the full process really well 

on alarger scale, so we can learn from 

Lincoln and what they do and look to 

offer it on asmaller scale.’’ 

Mr Green said as the environment 

around the school and farm became 

increasingly urbanised, it placed the 

farm under greater scrutiny. 

‘‘It is like aglasshouse. People are 

looking in at what we are doing, whether 

it is raising farm animals, plants or biota 

nodes. 

‘‘And it is important to us for our 

learning to be seen in action, but we 

need to ensure that what we do is 

ethical.’’ 

Mr Kearney said the school also 

needed to consider what was 

sustainable and added value to the 

school. 

It meant the future of animals at the 

school was under consideration. 

Options included moving from rearing 

lambs to fattening stock, or moving away 

from animals altogether. 

‘‘The world is shifting to be more 

sustainable and shifting away from 

meat, so we need to prepare our 

students for achanging world,’’ Mr 

Kearney said. 

Mr Green said students who were keen 

on farming had the opportunity to spend 

time on alarge scale dairy or dry stock 

farm during class time. 

But the farm still had arole to play in 

giving students ataste of the rural sector 

and what opportunities were available. 

The school was also looking to move 

all of its classrooms on to the main 

school site, on the west of East Belt, 

which will make more land available for 

the farm. 

Mr Kearney said Mr NewshamWest 

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will present aproposal to the board by 

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with the wider school community. 

He said the vision would include 

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the Ministry of Primary Industries and 

Environment Canterbury to prepare 

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sector. 

‘‘We have to accept that the nature of 

our students has changed. 

‘‘When the school was established in 

the 1880s it was mostly farming families, 

but now more than 80 percent of our 

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annual Kaiapoi Art Expo opening night. Coral is one of the six guest artists whose work will 

feature at the Braided Art Exhibition 2023 in Rangiora next month. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

Braided Art together 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

The Waimakariri Public Arts Trust 

(WPAT) will hold aBraided Art 

Exhibition 2023 next month. 

The exhibition is being held to 

promote the trust, and showcase the 

braided rivers theme. 

It will also endeavour to ‘‘braid 

together’’ the many different art groups 

and disciplinesinWaimakariri. 

WPAT, which is acharitable trust and 

was formedtwo years ago to establish 

more outdoor art in the district, is 

providing 200 small, free canvases for 

Waimakariri artists to participate in the 

exhibition. 

The canvases can be collected from 

Waimakariri’s three public libraries in 

Oxford, Rangiora,and Kaiapoi. 

They mustbecollectedbyOctober 26, 

and artwork returned to the libraries by 

November10. 

WPAT chairwomanJackie Watson 

says the Braided Art Exhibition 2023 will 

provide an opportunity for the wider 

Waimakariri community to buy aunique 

piece of artbyalocal artist, learn about 

what the trust does, how they can help if 

they want to, plus get to know 

Waimakariri’s artists and see how their 

artwork enriches the community. 

Coral Broughton, aformer secondary 

school maths teacher, who knew she 

wanted to be an artteacher as an 

11yearold, and now runs her own art 

school in Rangiora, is one of the guest 

artists. The others are Joel Hart, of 

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Coral says she was invited to 

contribute acanvas for the exhibition by 

Jackie, after having asolo exhibition at 

the Kaiapoi art gallery, Art on the Quay 

last month. 

She was keen to participate. 

‘‘It is encouraging to know that funds 

are being raised by the WPAT to 

purchase public artworks and to create 

awareness about art and artists in the 

community,’’ she says. 

Coral would like to see an annual 

‘‘artist in residence’’for aWaimakariri 

resident. 

‘‘That would be an exciting initiative, 

perhaps for amonth at atime, resulting 

in an exhibition in Rangiora. 

‘‘A work could be gifted to the WPAT to 

either sell or be put in apermanent 

exhibition at the council on conclusion 

of the exhibition,’’ she says. 

‘‘I think this would create ahigher 

profile for rural artists. Rangiora is 

large enough and has afairly prominent 

art scene to perhaps have asmall standalone 

art gallery. 

‘‘Maybe it could be alittle shop on the 

High St.’’ 

The Braided Art Exhibition 2023 is a 

free event and will be held in the foyer of 

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Spotlight on water reforms 



North Canterbury’s mayors are 

hopeful the incoming 

Government will stick to its 

promise to scrap the Three 

Waters reforms. 

The Waimakariri, Hurunui 

and Kaikōura councils have 

been among the more vocal 

opponents of the Labour 

Government’s Affordable 

Waters legislation. 

The legislation, which was 

revised earlier this year, 

proposed the creation of 10 

entities to control the country’s 

Three Waters infrastructure, 

with the North Canterbury 

councils included in the 

Canterbury /West Coast entity. 

The National and Act parties 

campaigned on apromise to 

repeal the legislation and 

replace it with anew proposal 

based on community ownership 

of water services. 

‘‘We look forward to the new 

Government swiftly repealing 

the outgoing Government’s 

legislation to honour that 

commitment,’’ said 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon, cochair of the lobby 

group Communities for Local 

Democracy (C4LD). 

‘‘Both leading into the 

campaign, and during the 

campaign, they’ve been clear 

with Kiwis that this was their 

intention, and they have the 

electoral mandate now to get on 

with it and fix this flawed 

reform.’’ 

Mr Gordon said reform was 

urgently needed, but central 

and local government needed to 

work together to ensure the best 

outcome. 

Three Waters was suggested 

as asolution to the country's 

ageing water service 

infrastructure. 

The legislation aimed to give 

the new water organisations 

greater financial flexibility to 

make infrastructure upgrades 

to improve the safety, reliability 

and affordability of water 

services. 

An alternative model was 

presented by Mr Gordon in 

November, alongside Auckland 

Mayor Wayne Brown and 

Christchurch Mayor Phil 

Mauger. 

It would see the water 

regulator, Taumata Arowai, 

remain in place alongside local 

ownership. 

Localised Regional Water 

Organisations (RWOs) were 

suggested as an alternative to 

the government’s proposed 10 

entity model, which would be 

set up in partnership with Mana 

Whenua. 

It was proposed the RWOs 

have access to investment 

capital through anew Water 

Infrastructure Fund, 

administered by central 

government’s Crown 

Infrastructure Partners. 

The degree of any formal cogovernance 

would be 

determined by local 

communities in consultation 

with mana whenua, rather than 

by central government, Mr 

Gordon said. 

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle 

said his preference was to join a 

North Canterbury RWO, which 

could include Kaikōura, 

Hurunui, Waimakariri, 

Christchurch and Selwyn. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black 

said her district had been 

concerned about the ‘‘loss of 

ownership’’ from early on. ‘‘We 

look forward to progress being 

made on that commitment once 

the new Government is in place. 

‘‘There is alittle bit of 

uncertainty at the moment and 

it will take abit of time, but I 

have ahigh level of confidence 

because of the determination 

the parties expressed in the 

campaign.’’ 

She called on the new 

Government to work in ‘‘true 

partnership’’ with councils 

across the range of reforms, 

including the Resource 

Management Act reform and the 

future of local government. 

Comment has been sought from 

Te Kura Taka Pini (the Ngāi 

Tahu freshwater group). A Te 

Rūnanga oNgāiTahu 

spokesperson said the rūnanga 

is ‘‘apolitical’’ and works with 

the government of the day. 

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The North Canterbury News, October 19, 2023 

Trap lessons 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Kaiapoi Brownies are 

tackling the job of reducing 

predation in their green 

spaces through atrapping 

project with the help of the 

Waimakariri District Council 

and Ryman’s Men’s Shed. 

The Brownies are 

undertaking it as a 

community project, doing 

what they can to help New 

Zealand’s birds, reptiles and 

insects from predation by 

rats and other predators. 

The Ryman’s Men’s Shed 

donated 20 hand made 

wooden cages to capture the 

rodents in and these were 

presented to the Brownies at 

arecent meeting. 

Men’s Shed representative 

Lynn Andrews said the cages 

and traps were too small to 

allow cats into them, thereby 

protecting house hold pets. 

‘‘Ryman’s are very 

generous and they donate all 

the parts which our small 

team make into both traps 

and besting boxes. 

Mr Andrews says over the 

years they have made in 

excess of 2000 units, given to 

both conservationists and 

community groups all over 

the country. 

WDC Pest Free 

Waimakariri staff member 

Richard Chambers 

instructed the brownies on 

how to prepare the traps and 

what they had to do before 

they installed their traps. 

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Trap advice ... Richard 

Chambers (centre), and Lynn 

Andrews, help the Kaiapoi 

Brownies learn how to 

operate their rat traps. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

‘‘Before they set traps they 

have to learn what pests they 

have in their back yards by 

using chew cards. 

‘‘These are not poisonous 

and don’t hurt animals. 

‘‘If an animal chews on the 

card then we can tell by the 

marks it makes what kind of 

animal it is,’’ Mr Chambers 

said. 

He said if the bite cards 

showed the presence of rats 

or rodents then one of the 

best lures was asmall 

amount of peanut butter or 

Nutella. 

The Brownies will be using 

the Trap.NZapp to record 

how many times the traps are 

checked and how many times 

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strengthening 

Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Humbled by support 

It was an absolute honour and a 

privilege to be reelected to afourth 

term as Member of Parliament for 

Waimakariri over the weekend. 

Iwas extremely humbled to receive 

my largest majority to return as your 

representative in the 54th Parliament 

of New Zealand. 

As the Member of Parliament for 

Waimakariri Iwill work hard to serve 

everyone in the electorate to the best of 

my abilities. 

Iwill continue to fight hard for afterhours 

health services for North 

Cantabrians, and advocate for 

improved transport infrastructure to 

allow for continued growth in the 

region. 

I’m very much looking forward to 

fulfilling our promise of starting 

construction on the longawaited 

Woodend Bypass, but also to getting 

out and about in the community to hear 

your views and concerns on all the 

other issues that are most important to 

you. 

It has always been akey focus for me 

to be as accessible as possiblefor my 

constituents, and Iwill continue to 

hold regular constituent clinics across 

the electorate, from Belfast to Oxford. 

Please get in touch with my office in 

Kaiapoi or Rangiora to arrange atime 

to meet with me, or alternativelyseek 

assistance from my staff. 

New Zealanders voted convincingly 

for change, and we are looking forward 

to delivering that change through our 

hard work over the coming weeks. 

We will rebuild the economy, reduce 

the costofliving, restore lawand 

order, and deliver better public 

services. 

We will rein in wasteful spending 

and ensureweare accountable along 

the way. 

But firstwewill need to exercise 

some patience while we allow the 

special votes to be counted and a 

government to be formed. 

It’s clear New Zealand wanted 

change in the form of aNationalled 

government, however the exact 

numbers are still to be determined, 

and subsequent negotiations to be had. 

What’s safe to say, however, is that I 

am very much looking forward to being 

part of the government after six years 

in opposition. 

It will be an honour to be able to 

effect real,meaningful change for 

Waimakariri and wider New Zealand, 

and Ithank you again for giving me the 

opportunity and mandate through your 

support at the polling stations. 

Lastly, Iwould like to thank my 

family for their incredible support. 

Iwould not be able to serve 

Waimakariri without it. 

Ilook forward to continuing to 

represent you as your local MP for the 

next three years. 

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Focus on 

Waimakariri 

with Mayor Dan Gordon 

Responders tireless in facing 

the adversity of nor’west gale 

Iwant to acknowledge the amazing 

responders in Waimakariri who 

worked tirelessly overthe weekend 

responding to the extreme wind. 

The MainPower line workers, the 

roading crews, Fire and Emergency, 

Police, our water technicians, Civil 

Defence, NZRT12 staff and more. 

Iwant to thank you. 

The work youdid overthe weekend, 

in extreme weather conditions for the 

benefit of theDistrict, was 

outstanding. 

This was ahuge event that caused 

destruction and damage across both 

the Waimakariri and Hurunui. 

MainPower had amammoth job 

ahead of them, but by Monday had 

reconnected most properties. 

Council stood up its Emergency 

Operations Centre (EOC) over the 

weekend to provide support to 

residents and coordinate volunteers 

to door knockatrisk people. 

By Monday we were one step closer 

to being backtonormal, thanks to 

those efforts. 

There’s still some clean up to do, but 

Iknow the work is continuing this 

week. 

If anyone out there needs support, 

please reach out and call the council 

on 0800 965 468 and ask to talk to our 

Civil Defence team. We are here to 

help. 

Iwould like to take thisopportunity 

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tocongratulate Matt Doocey and 

StuartSmith on their reelection, as 

well as the new MP for Te Tai Tonga 

Tākuta Ferris, and Rino Tirikatene 

who looks to be returning to 

Parliament as aList MP. The council 

and Iare looking forward to working 

with all of you. 

Ialso want to acknowledge Dan 

Rosewarne who, while unsuccessful, I 

have enjoyed working with since his 

appointment as aList MP, and wish 

him well for the future. 

The election was focused on 

challenges facing the countrysuch as 

the costofliving crisis and the 

substantial infrastructure deficit. 

The new Government has a 

responsibility to address these 

significant issues. 

And local Government is here to 

help, in partnership. 

The main thing we want to see from 

the new Government is acommitment 

to localism, particularly around Three 

Waters. 

We hope to see asignificant review 

of the sectorsfunding model so that it 

is moresustainable and rewards 

councils which demonstrably govern 

well and so add value to their 

communities. 

It is important the sectors funding 

model supports and enables local 

government to address, at alocallevel, 

the challenges facing the country. 

Shellfish gathering cleared in waterway 

BySHELLEY TOPP 

Environment Canterbury (ECan) has 

removed its ban on shellfish gathering in 

Saltwater Creek despite awater quality 

caution from the Canterbury Medical 

Officer of Health. 

The regional council banned fishing 

and collecting shellfish from the 

waterway on September 1after Daiken 

NZ reported atoxic wastewater spill 

from its Sefton mediumdensity 

fibreboard (MDF) production factory. 

The ban on whitebaiting and other 

fishing was lifted late last month, but the 

ban on shellfish gatheringremained 

because further tests were required to 

ensure they were safe to eat. 

The regional council says after further 

investigation into the impact of the spill 

on shellfish and public health, shellfish 

gathering in Saltwater Creek and the 

wider Saltwater Creek and the Ashley/ 

Rakahuri River Estuary can resume. 

Warning signs placed around the area 

after the spill will be removed. 

ECan zone delivery lead for 

Waimakariri, Nerida Theinhardt, could 

not say whether or not Daiken NZ will 

face charges over the spill. 

‘‘The wider investigation into the 

incident is continuing, and as previously 

mentioned, we can’t go into specific 

details or comment on the likely 

outcome.’’ 

The shellfish ruling comes with a 

caution from Canterbury Medical Officer 

of Health, Dr Matthew Reid. 

‘‘The risk of eating shellfish related to 

the spill has now returned to what it was 

before the incident,’’hesays. 

‘‘Water quality in Saltwater Creek 

Estuary has ahistory of being poor or 

variable. Please note that swimming is 

not recommended in the estuary due to 

the longterm elevated risk to public 

health from contact with the water.’’ 

ECan’s team leader surface water 

quality and ecology, Shirley Hayward 

says ECan regularly monitors faecal 

indicator bacteria concentrations (such 

as E. coli) in water to indicatethe likely 

presence of pathogens (bacteria, viruses 

and protozoa) that can make humans sick 

when ingested. 

‘‘These bacteria and pathogens are 

found in the gut of warmblooded animals 

and are deposited to land and, directly or 

indirectly, to water through animal 

faeces,’’ she says. 

‘‘The Saltwater Creek and Te Aka Aka 

Estuary catchments have large areas of 

agricultural land that can generate the 

runoff of faecal contaminants to 

waterways,particularly after rainfall. 

‘‘Other potential sources of faecal 

contaminants are from stock access to 

streams,urban stormwater and 

wastewater discharges,and the large 

numbers of waterfowl or other birds that 

congregate on and next to the 

waterbodies.’’ 

Swell 

Pegasus Bay 

Tide Chart 

3 

2 

SE 0.5 m SE 0.8 m SE 0.6 m SE 0.6 m SE 0.7 m E0.9 m E 0.8 m 

3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 

1 

0 

Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows 

Waimakariri 8:47am 2.3 2:28am 0.6 9:37am 2.3 3:16am 0.6 10:29am 2.3 4:07am 0.6 11:22am 2.3 5:01am 0.6 

5:56am 0.6 12:44am 2.2 6:54am 0.5 1:40am 2.3 7:51am 0.5 

Mouth 

9:09pm 2.1 3:01pm 0.6 10:02pm 2.1 3:52pm 0.7 10:55pm 2.1 4:47pm 0.6 11:49pm 2.2 5:43pm 0.6 12:17pm 2.3 6:40pm 0.6 1:14pm 2.4 7:34pm 0.5 2:11pm 2.4 8:28pm 0.4 

Amberley 8:47am 2.3 2:28am 0.6 9:37am 2.3 3:16am 0.6 10:29am 2.3 4:07am 0.6 11:22am 2.3 5:01am 0.6 

5:56am 0.6 12:44am 2.2 6:54am 0.5 1:40am 2.3 7:51am 0.5 

Beach 

9:09pm 2.1 3:01pm 0.6 10:02pm 2.1 3:52pm 0.7 10:55pm 2.1 4:47pm 0.6 11:49pm 2.2 5:43pm 0.6 12:17pm 2.3 6:40pm 0.6 1:14pm 2.4 7:34pm 0.5 2:11pm 2.4 8:28pm 0.4 

8:56am 2.3 2:37am 0.6 9:46am 2.3 3:25am 0.6 10:38am 2.3 4:16am 0.6 11:31am 2.3 5:10am 0.6 

6:05am 0.6 12:53am 2.2 7:03am 0.5 1:49am 2.3 8:00am 0.5 

Motunau 9:18pm 2.1 3:10pm 0.6 10:11pm 2.1 4:01pm 0.7 11:04pm 2.1 4:56pm 0.6 11:58pm 2.2 5:52pm 0.6 12:26pm 2.3 6:49pm 0.6 1:23pm 2.4 7:43pm 0.5 2:20pm 2.4 8:37pm 0.4 

8:58am 2.3 2:39am 0.6 9:48am 2.3 3:27am 0.6 10:40am 2.3 4:18am 0.6 11:33am 2.3 5:12am 0.6 12:00am 2.2 6:07am 0.6 12:55am 2.2 7:05am 0.5 1:51am 2.3 8:02am 0.5 

Gore Bay 9:20pm 2.1 3:12pm 0.6 10:13pm 2.1 4:03pm 0.7 11:06pm 2.1 4:58pm 0.6 

5:54pm 0.6 12:28pm 2.3 6:51pm 0.6 1:25pm 2.4 7:45pm 0.5 2:22pm 2.4 8:39pm 0.4 

8:51am 1.6 2:34am 0.4 9:41am 1.6 3:23am 0.3 10:33am 1.6 4:13am 0.3 11:27am 1.6 5:05am 0.3 

5:59am 0.3 12:49am 1.5 6:55am 0.3 1:44am 1.6 7:53am 0.2 

Kaikoura 9:18pm 1.5 3:10pm 0.3 10:09pm 1.5 4:03pm 0.3 11:02pm 1.5 4:57pm 0.3 11:56pm 1.5 5:52pm 0.3 12:23pm 1.7 6:46pm 0.3 1:20pm 1.7 7:40pm 0.2 2:17pm 1.7 8:33pm 0.2 

*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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2023 MainPower Youth Sports 

Scholarship Finalists 

MainPower is pleased to supportyouth sportingachievementinNorth Canterbury 

The aim of the MainPower Youth Sports Scholarships is to assist local sporting talent to perform to their utmost 

ability. TheScholarships supporthighachieving youngsports people from within Waimakariri, Hurunuiand 

Kaikoura districtstoachieve attainable goals and to build afoundation that will encourage a strong culture of 

sporting success and excellenceacross the NorthCanterbury region. 

Throughapartnershipbetween MainPower and NC Sports,scholarships will be awarded to these outstanding 

youngNorth Canterbury sports people at a special awards ceremonyatMainPower Stadium onFriday20th 

October. Scholarships provide financialsupportfromMainPower as well as high performance services from 

Active Healthtosupportthe scholars’ continued development in their chosen sportfor thenext 12 months. 

Millie-Jane McIlraith (17)-Shooting 

•1st at National Champs B Grade in Single Barrel 

•Chosen as 1st Reservefor NZ Women’s “Downthe 

Line”team 

•Ranked 6th WomeninNZfor “Downthe Line” 

• Top women’s shooterinCanterburyfor “Skeet”, 

“Double Rise”and “Single Barrel” 

• 1st at NZ SecondarySchools 2-person “Skeet”team 

Kirsty Watts (16) -Cycling 

• 2nd inTimeTrial and 8th in Road Race at NZ EliteRoad 

NationalChampionships2023 

•9th in Time Trail and 18th in Road Race at Oceania 

Road CyclingChampionships2023 

•1st in Points Race,TeamPursuit and Team Sprint at 

NZ TrackNational Championships 2023 

•2nd at CyclocrossNationalChampionships 2023 

•Selected to compete at UCI Junior Road World 

Champs (inboth TT and RR) in Switzerland 2024 

Harrison Shanks (16) - Motor Racing 

•Selected to represent NZ at Asia TalentCup 2024 

selection event, Malaysia 2023 

•2022 Motorcycling Canterbury250ccChampion 

•2nd placein300cc Supersport2022 

•10thin2023 season of NZ SuperbikeSeries 

Jacob Turner (20) - Mountain Biking 

•6th Elite at XCOShort Track event in Greece2022 

•11th Elite at National XCO2023 

•3rd placings at MTBNZNational Series events 2023 

•8th at OceaniaXCO Championships 2023 

•13thElite at XCO eventinCroatia 2023 

•9th U23 at XCO eventinSlovenia 2023 

•15thElite at XCO event in Slovenia2023 

• Competed in European XCO World Cup season 2023 

Xanthe Jane (17)-Football 

• U19NZSecondary Schools Team competing at Dallas 

InternationalGirls Cup-April2023 

• Captain of CanterburyUnited Pride National Youth 

League team 2022&2023 (League winners 2022) 

•Selected for NZ High PerformanceSport players 

pathwayprogramme 

•Selected forNZFootballEmergingLeaders 

programme 

Georgyna Orchard(17) -Shooting 

•3rd in National Secondary Schools Competition 

•Selected for NZ Secoondary Schools team to 

competeagainst aUK team 

•1st at National Indoor Champs(C-grade) 

•Inteam that placed 1st in Division 1atNational 

DistrictChamps 

AshlynRean (17)-Basketball 

• Member of NZ U17Women’s team at Asian Champs 

in Jordan and World CupinHungary 2023 

•Member of Mainland PouakaiWomen’s Basketball 

team and Rapid League team 2023 

•Named in tournamentteamfrom2023 U19National 

Championships and North Canterburyteam MVP 

•Member of NorthCanterburyPremier Women’steam 

MollySpark(20)-AdventureRacing 

•Memberof“Fear Youth” AdventureRacing team 

•7th placein2023 Godzone AdventureTeamsRace 

•1st in two-dayTandem at 2023Coast to Coast 

•2nd in BigHollyday Adventure Race 2022 

•4th in 48hrTrue West AdventureRace2022 

•2nd in Kaikoura Adventure Race2022 

•RepresentingNZatthe Adventure Racing World 

Champs in SouthAfrica 

www.sportstrust.org.nz/mainpowersportsawards

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NEWS 


Nor’westvents its fury in Nth Canterbury 


The roar of the gale force nor’west wind 

last Saturday afternoon drowned out the 

destruction it was leavinginits wake. 

Trees were whipped in all directions, 

stripped of leaves and branches —many 

succumbing to the incredible power of 

the wind as it tore through North 

Canterbury relentlessly for several 

hours midafternoon. 

Power poles and road signs snapped, 

and huge trees crashed to the ground 

and across roads, taking power lines 

with them. 

Animals fled in terror,orinone case 

arabbit, spotted by aneighbour,was 

bowled across apaddock like apiece of 

paper. 

When the wind died down thousands 

of MainPower customers were without 

power thanks to the extensive damage 

caused by the high winds. 

By Tuesday MainPower had restored 

20,000 connections, with 470 customers 

still withoutpower. 

The sight before many was 

overwhelming —old man pines ripped 

out by their roots, lying in paddocks, 

shelter belts shredded and in tatters, 

irrigators twisted and bent, fences and 

farm equipmentcrushed. 

Gates, gardens, sheds, and hay barns 

squashed under trees, and iron torn off 

walls and roofs —little was spared. 

At least three schools were forced to 

close on Monday Cheviot Area School, 

Ashley School and North Loburn. North 

Loburn, in particular, suffered 

extensive damage and remained closed 

on Tuesday. 

The Ashley Rakahuri Gorge Holiday 

Park has been forced to close for safety 

reasons until Tuesday, October 24. Any 

updates will be posted on its Facebook 

page. 

The steady beat of generators could be 

heard on many properties powering up 

milking sheds to milk cows and sheep, 

and to keep domesticfridges, freezes, 

and pumps running. 

Meanwhile many water schemes 

across the Waimakariri and Hurunui 

districts were affected due to the loss of 

power, until generatorscould get upand 

running to continue to pump water. 

It was acritical situation with both 

council’s calling on people to conserve 

water until supplies could be secured. 

Alex Makogon, Hurunui Field 

Operations Manager –3Waters says the 

Hurunui District’s drinking and 

wastewater networks are very 

complicated, with more than 100 sites. 

‘‘When power is lost, much of the 

automation that ensures our water 

networks continue to function, is lost. 

‘‘These sites have to be attended to 

immediately. 

‘‘Staff and contractors were on the job 

and worked well into the night to make 

sure while the storm raged, as many 

people as possible had drinking water 

and their wastewater services 

continued to function.” Mr Makogon 

said. 

There were no wastewater overflows, 

and no complaints about wastewater 

were received. 

Staff delivered more than 5000L of 

diesel to ensure that emergencypower 

supplies continued to operate. It was 

hoped to have most customers receiving 

water by midweek. 

Meanwhileemergencyresponders 

were out in force checking on the 

welfare of people, or quickly quelling 

any fires that blew up, and tying down 

roofs. 

The clean up has begun, and it is going 

to be along haul for some. 

Clean upbegins ... Don Scott on Loburn Terrace Road lost 50 

trees tothe wind, but says he got away well compared to 

neighbours. Pictured is his soninlaw James McCoy, aChristchurch 

builder, helping tidy up. 

PHOTO: DON SCOTT 

Challenging sight ... The North Loburn School yard. 

School’s out ... The North Loburn School was hit hard by the gale 

forcing it to close for at least two days. 


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Downed wires ... Wires hang pecariously 

in Gressons Road, Waikuku. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

Road to no where ... Chapel Road in North 

Loburn closed by fallen trees. 


Blocked ... Doc Creek, amain drain in Amberley, blocked by fallen 

trees. 

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Hoban family readyfor Amberley show 

James Hoban is hoping to take 10 vintage 

tractors to the Amberley A&P Show. 

This year’s show president is hoping to 

contribute to one of the largest displays 

of vintage machinery in the show’s 

history, at the Amberley Domain on 

Saturday, October 28. 

James is better known for his sheep 

farming and young farmers exploits, but 

also has his own fleet of vintage tractors 

at his Waipara farm. 

‘‘It started when Iinherited granddad’s 

1951 Farmall Cub. 

‘‘I advertised for parts and Iended up 

with a1949 model. 

‘‘I’ve got mainly Internationals and 

they’re all 1951 or older. 

‘‘It is not too complicated, which suits 

my level of mechanical knowledge.’’ 

James farms 770 hectares on the coast 

near Waipara with his wife Maria and 

children Alice (12) and William (9), and 

his parents Pat and Judith. 

‘‘It is apretty special spot. It feels 

isolated, but it is only 20 minutes from 

Amberley, so it is the best of both 

worlds.’’ 

The Hobans run 2500 ewes, including 

600 stud ewes, and 180 cows at their 

Glenafric property. 

Of the stud ewes, there are 250 South 

Suffolks and the rest are Corriedales. 

The family has been running an onfarm 

ram sale in December for the last 

five years. 

‘‘It is growing every year and now we’re 

selling up towards 100 rams between the 

two breeds,’’ James says. 

‘‘It is alot of work for one day, but it is 

really satisfying.’’ 

In his younger days, James appeared in 

Young Farmer of the Year contest grand 

finals. 

The Hoban family is entering 15 sheep 

in the show. 

While James is busy with presidential 

Showtime ... The Hoban family is looking forward to the Amberley A&P Show, including 

Alice (12), William (9), James and Maria with their 1947 John Deere BR tractor and Jack 

Russells Susan, Toad and Poppy. 


duties, Pat and Maria will take charge of 

the sheep. 

Judith will be competing in the 

produce shed, while Maria will be 

entering some art. 

Alice is entering some sheep, apet calf, 

aJack Russell terrier and some produce 

entries, and William is entering apet 

lamb, apet calf and aJack Russell 

terrier. 

A&P shows are part of the Hoban 

family DNA,going back to James’ greatgreatgrandparents 

who were Northern 

(Rangiora) A&P Show presidents in the 

early 1900s. 

His grandparents were Amuri A&P 

Show presidents in the 1960s, followed by 

Pat and Judith in the 1980s. 

‘‘The shows have always been very 

important in our family, so when we 

moved to Waipara Iwas keen to get 

involved in the Amberley show,’’ James 

says 

The family moved to Waipara nearly 

seven years ago. 

The Hoban connection to the Amberley 

show goes back to James’ grandparents 

showing in the 1960s. 

‘‘I didn’t think Iwould become the 

president as quickly, but Ihad been on 

the committee at Amuri. 

‘‘But for someone that new to the show 

11 

becoming president is asign that we are 

short of people and many A&P 

associations are facing the same 

challenges.’’ 

But James says there are plenty of past 

presidents on hand to offer advice and he 

has astrong committee behind him. 

Family support is also important. 

‘‘There is no way Icould do it without 

support at home. We are all actively 

working on the farm, including the kids.’’ 

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Canterbury News, October 19, 2023 

Vintage machinery to feature 

The Amberley A&P Association is hoping 

to get back to normal after the 

disruptions of Covid19, with the annual 

show returning to the AmberleyDomain 

on Saturday, October 28. 

‘‘We’ve got all the normal things 

happening and everything is pretty well 

supported,’’ president James Hoban says. 

This year’s show will feature alarger 

than normal vintage machinery section 

with lots of tractors and trucks on 

display. 

Members of the Binders Down Under 

Club from MidCanterbury and North 

Canterbury will be bringingtheir 

machines, while the St John Preservation 

Team will be bringingsome vintage 

ambulances. 

‘‘We did abit of asearch locally in the 

vintage community sowe’ve got abit 

moreinthe grand parade,’’ James says. 

Sheep and pet lambs,wool and dog 

trials, will all be on display, and student 

classes, and home and produce classes 

areback inthe pavilion. 

The pet tent will provide plenty of 

interesting animals to entertain families 

If you lovefood the Hoof to Hotplate 

tent will be well worth avisit, with chefs 

cooking upprized beef and lamb, which 

you may even get to sample. 

The wine area will once again 

showcase the many varietiesonoffer in 

North Canterbury, and there will be 

samples to taste, and bottles for sale. 

This year there will be apeople’s 

choice award, where anyone aged 

18years and over will be able to vote for 

their favourite wine. 

Wood choppingwill provide plenty of 

excitement throughout the day, as 

axemen display their skills. 

After visitingall the stalls and exhibits 

outside of the ring, and the huge display 

of produceand art in the pavilion, you 

can sit backand watch activitiesinthe 

Old yarns ... Talking about old tractors at last year’s Amberley A&P Show were Glenmark 

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ring. 

Sheep entries are strong for this year’s 

show, with good support from South 

Suffolk and Corriedale breeders in 

recognition of the president’s support for 

the breeds. 

Breeders are travelling from 

Marlborough in the north and South 

Canterbury in the south, while the judges 

are travelling from Otago and South 

Canterbury. Wool entries are also up, 

especially from Corriedale breeders. 

Changes have been made to the 

pavilion section, with no entry fees this 

year and entries acceptedinmost classes 

on the day. 

James says the changes are designed to 

make it easier for people to enter. 

This year’s show has also had good 

support with trade sites and sponsorship. 

‘‘It is not an easy time for farming or 

any small business, because people are 

up against it and it is hard to ask people 

to spend money,’’ James says. 

‘‘But without their support the 

committee wouldn’tbeable to run the 

show, so we are grateful for that 

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Lovers of fine wine are encouraged to get 

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North Canterbury’s finest wines are set 

to be showcased in the hoof to hotplate 

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Organiser Steve Barkle says judging has 

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opened at the show for free samples. 

‘‘The judging was completed six weeks 

ago, but the results are being kept under 

wraps until the show,’’ he says. 

‘‘It was aparticularly good result this 

year with our highest proportion of gold 

medals awarded.’’ 

Steve says entries are down this year due 

to the pressures of Covid19, but the quality 

is higher than ever with arecord nine gold 

medals to be awarded. 

Afurther 26 silver medals and 15 bronze 

medals will be awarded, with the 2021 and 

2022 vintages particularly strong. 

The winning red and white wines also 

qualified for the Canterbury A&P 

Association’s Aotearoa Regional Wine 

Competition. 

‘‘It is nice to be able to offer them the 

opportunity for something which goes 

beyond our small competition,’’ Steve says. 

‘‘It means their wines can be seen by tens 

of thousands of people in anational 

competition.’’ 

There will be arange of local wines 

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Beer will also be provided by Brew Moon 

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Anew addition this year is apeoples’ 

choice wine award, with the public (aged 

18years and over) able to pop in during in 

the morning and choose their favourite of 

three selected white wines and three red 

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There will also be spot prizes given out 

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This year’s judges were: Olly Masters 

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‘‘It was apleasure to judge at the North 

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The annual event is an opportunity to 

showcase the finest meats and 

beverages North Canterbury has to 

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Organiser Andy Evans says the hoof to 

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‘‘We’ve got arange of things goingon, 

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‘‘Last year it all went pretty well after 

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The hoof to hotplate competition is 

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being transported to Harris Farms in 

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Canterbury lamb ... Sarah Turpin whizzes through with lamb rumps for the taste test in 

the Hoof to Hotplate competition at apast Amberley Show. 

PHOTOS: FILE 

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Hand springing to aworld record 


Tumbling and twisting is 

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was awarded aGuinness 

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aParkour record. 

The 16yearold has 

smashed the existing world 

record for the most 

backwards hand springs, 

parkour style, completed in 

one minute. 

He almost doubled the 

score when, in front of 

friends recording his record 

attempt, he stretched the 

recordtally from 35 to 54 

backflips. 

‘‘I had to pause twice 

during the minute because I 

was getting abit dizzy, but I 

still did the most Icould do 

in one minute,’’ says 

Brooklyn, who is passionate 

about the sportofParkour. 

Parkour is the practice of 

traversing obstacles in a 

manmade or natural 

environment using running, 

vaulting, jumping, climbing, 

rolling, and other 

movements. 

‘‘In late 2022, Iwas doing a 

ton of backflips when a 

friend asked me to try to 

reach 45 continuously. 

‘‘Sadly, he died in acar 

crash, it was the last thing 

we had talked about, so I 

used this as motivation to do 

morefor him.’’ 

Then, asubscriber to 

Brooklyn’s YouTube Video 

channel, where he posts all 

his Parkour videos, 

commented about the word 

record. 

He knew he could already 

do 40 plus, which exceeded 

the world record, so he 

knew he had ashot at the 

title. 

After practising every day 

after school, Brooklyn 

discovered how to apply for 

arecord online and set 

about making it happen. 

On May 28, 2023, he 

arranged for 10 friends to 

make abig circle out on one 

of the Rangiora High School 

fields. All had their phones 

on to capture the minute of 

highspeed action for the 

Guinness World Record 

officials to determine if he 

had completed the 

challenge properly. 

Othershelped out with 

timekeeping and 

encouragement. 

‘‘I smashed it. 

‘‘It was fun doing it.We 

packaged it all up and sent 

it off to the Guinness World 

Record people.’’ 

On September 18, 

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notification he had been 

awarded the record, and a 

certificate was on its way to 

New Zealand declaring him 

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holder. 

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student is now set on 

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Councillors approved the draft 

Waimakariri speed management 

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Mayor Dan Gordon says speed 

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‘‘Safety around our schools is a 

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‘‘We also want to ensure speed 

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Variable speed limits with signage 

were also being considered at high 

risk rural intersections. 

Mr Gordon says the proposed 

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The Setting of Speed Limits Rule 

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Focus on reserves 


Hurunui residents are being encouraged 

to get involvedinplanningthe use and 

future potentialoftheir reserves and 

green spaces. 

Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black 

says Hurunui is fortunate to have some 

‘‘wonderful reserves and greenspaces 

that are enjoyed by our communities’’. 

‘‘We love to see people using our 

spaces, and we take care to manage them 

responsibly and appropriately for the 

community,’’ says Mrs Black. 

How reserves look and are used is 

managed by specific policies in our 

district’s Reserves Management Plan. 

‘‘Times change,however, and the 

plans need to be updated to reflect 

what’s actually happening on our 

reserves,aswell as their development 

potential.’’ 

Council’s Corporate Planner Maria 

Edgar says afull review of the Reserve 

Management Plan was lastcompleted 

over 12 years ago. 

‘‘The Reserves Management Plan 

covers all Councilownedand 

administeredrecreation reserves and 

includes aset of policies that provide a 

consistent approach to how we manage 

our reserves. 

‘‘We’re asking our communities to 

provide their comments and suggestions 

on these policies, which guide us in how 

we manage Hurunui’s reserves, 

sportsgrounds,greenspaces and parks,’’ 

Ms Edgar says. 

The review of the General Policies in 

the Reserves Management Plan goes out 

for feedback on Wednesday, October 18, 

2023 and closes at 5pm on Thursday 

November16, 2023. 

‘‘From public accesstoplay 

equipment to grounds and field 

maintenance –it’s all captured in the 

polices.Whether you are asports group, 

Reserve request ... Hurunui District Mayor 

Marie Black is encouraging Hurunui 

residents to help plan their reserves. 


acommunity organisation or simply 

enjoy using our reserves, we would love 

to hear your feedback,’’ Ms Edgar says. 

Feedback can be provided through 

council’s website at hurunui.govt.nz/ 

reservesmanagementplan, or by 

emailing feedback@hurunui.govt.nz or 

visiting council’s service centres or 

libraries. 

‘‘We will collate all the feedback to 

shape the draft Reserves Management 

Plan, which we will bring to the 

community for comment next year.’’ 

FreePop-Up Studio 


The Oxford Gallery is offering afree 

PopUp Studio for six weeks to 12 

Waimakariribased artists. 

The idea for the initiative came 

from the gallery’s ‘‘brilliantly 

successful’’ Open House Studio in 

2020 where several artistprintmakers 

shared the gallery 

space. 

The PopUp studio, will be in use 

from today,Thursday, October 19, 

until Sunday November 26, says the 

gallery’s public programmes coordinator, 

Katie Hallam, who is also 

aparticipating artist. 

The residencywill see each artist 

spend three weeks at the PopUp 

Studio. 

‘‘Having artists at work in our 

space brings it alive with creativity 

and activity. 

‘‘PopUpStudio is different in that 

it is open to all types of creative 

practitioners, such as visual artists, 

contemporary crafts, writers and 

animators. 

‘‘As artists ourselves, we know that 

working in isolation, as artists often 

do,can be limiting, and sometimes 

lonely. 

‘‘When you work with, or 

alongside, otherartists it promotes 

collegiality and collaboration, and 

new and exciting art comes out of 

it.’’ 

The PopUpStudio will be the 

artists' to work in and display and 

share their working practices with 

the other PopUp Studio artists and 

visitors to the gallery. 

‘‘People often connect with art in a 

deeper way when they meet the 

artist, or better still, observe their 

creative process,’’ says Katie. 

The artists will be able to sell work 

and, thanks to Waimakariri Creative 

Communities, they can also take 

partinprofessional development 

workshops and receive $100 towards 

materials. 

It is hoped that the Popup Studio 

initiative will benefit the artists and 

the gallerybypromoting connection 

and community. 

‘‘We have opened the PopUp 

Studio to awide audience and by 

doing so we hope to get to know more 

local artists,’’ says Katie. 

‘‘As an artistrun Creative Centre, 

the morecreative minds we can 

workwith the better.’’ 

The participating artists for part 

one of the PopUp Studio from 

October 19 until November 5are 

Anna Heasley, Della Rees, Suzanne 

McDonnell, Katie Hallam, Sean 

Fetjes and Miranda Brown. 

The participating artists for part 

two of the PopUp Studio from 

November 9until November 26 will 

be Celia Wilson, Casey Macaulay, 

Tessa Warburton, Donna Coster, 

Kathy Thorpe and Ruth Stanton 

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Dropin creative activities and 

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artists will occur on Sunday October 

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Glenn Hames and Tony Russell, say 

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cricket, will be applied to the first day of 

the meeting at South Bay Racecourse on 

Sunday, October 29. 

‘‘Normally the Sunday meeting is a 

lower key sixrace affair that leads into 

Monday'sbig Kaikoura Cup meeting, 

which is also Marlborough Anniversary 

day,’’ says Glenn who is also the 

administration manager for the 

Kaikoura Trotting Club. 

‘‘But this year things are going to be 

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The Fast 10 concept is all about 

creating arace day packed with fun, 

music, colour, and less than 20 minutes 

between races. 

‘‘All races will be held over 1900 

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‘‘All horses are allocated coloured and 

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samecoloured caps,’’ Glenn says. 

‘‘We will start at 3.35pm and be 

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It is the fourth Fast 10 meeting in New 

Zealand, after two earlier events at 

Addington and one in Invercargill. 

‘‘We wanted to try something different 

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‘‘We have had alot of interest.’’ 

More than 180 campsites, 60 gazebo 

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‘‘For $100 campers can stay at what 

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‘‘It is the most ever. 

‘‘We have people coming from Nelson 

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However, the second day of the twoday 

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There is three feature races —the 

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$40,000 IRT South Bay Trotters Cup, and 

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Glenn is expecting high quality fields 

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‘‘The track was resurfaced last year 

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Hurunui’s efforts to tackle coastal 

erosion could provide amodel for the 

rest of the country, says atop local 

scientist. 

Environment Canterbury chief 

scientist Dr Tim Davie said the Hurunui 

District Council efforts to engage with its 

coastal communitiescould provide a 

model as the incoming government 

consideredthe proposedthird piece of 

the Resource Management Act reforms 

on climate change adaptation. 

The Hurunui District Council has 

been workingwith its beach 

communitiestodevelop coastal 

adaptation plans. 

The first one, for the Amberley Beach 

community, was adopted by the council 

in July. 

‘‘It is communityledadaptation. It is 

not about havingacentrally imposed 

decision, but the ability of communities 

to adapt,’’ Dr Davie said. 

Sometimesacommunity needed to 

move, but there were other ways of 

adapting, he said. 

‘‘And in North Canterbury you have 

some examplesofresilient communities 

because they have recentexperience 

with the earthquakes,flooding and 

drought, and making sure communities 

can cope with thesebig events.’’ 

In the AmberleyBeach Coastal 

Adaptation Plan options included 

moving the bund back further from the 

coastline,introducing other coastal 

protection measuresorimplementing 

managed retreat. 

Dr Davie said lastweek’sGovernment 

report, Our Atmosphere and Climate 

2023, reinforcedthe need for central 

government support. 

The report warned of bigger and 

heavier ‘‘atmospheric rivers’’, which 

carry water vapor from the tropics, often 

leading to huge deluges. 

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It also warned of warmer seas, coastal 

erosion, flooding in rivers, arising sea 

level and impacts on biodiversity as the 

planet heats up. 

‘‘Smaller councils like those in North 

Canterbury will struggle to pay for this, 

but we need to look at the impact of 

these events which goes beyond the local 

community, so it needs support from 

central government.’’ 

Environment Canterbury chairperson 

Peter Scott said the report reinforced 

the need for government investment in 

Canterbury'srivers to futureproof the 

region against more frequent and severe 

climate events. 

‘‘Increased rainfall in Canterbury is 

putting pressure on our river systems 

and infrastructure, and damaging 

people'sproperty'sand livelihoods,’’ he 

said. 

‘‘It shouldn't be solely up to ratepayers 

to fund the solutions that are needed. 

Coinvestment with government is 

required to make adifference.’’ 

Dr Davie said the 2021 Canterbury 

flood event was an example of an 

‘‘atmospheric river’’. 

Areport by NIWA found the heavy 

rainfall that caused flooding in 

Ashburton in 2021 was 10% to 15% more 

intense due to the human influence on 

the climate system. 

‘‘A warmer air mass can hold more 

moisture and when it is released it leads 

to amajor storm event.’’ 

Climate change predictions for 

Canterbury indicated the region could 

expect more incidents of high rainfall, 

with much drier periods in between. 

More severe droughts increased the 

risk of wild fires, something 

Environment Canterbury is already 

anticipating this summer, Dr Davie said. 

Climate change was expected to 

exacerbate the effects of the El Nino 

weather pattern this summer. 


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The Waimakariri District 

Council is in ‘‘a financially 

sound position’’ despite a 

challenging year, says chief 

executive Jeff Millward. 

Flooding, economic 

uncertainty and high inflation 

all had an impact, but the 

council ended the year to June 

30 with an operating surplus of 

$21.7 million. 

Councillors adopted the 

2022/23 annual report at an 

extraordinary meeting on 

Tuesday afternoon. 

‘‘We’ve had afair bit of 

pressurecoming on the budget 

and other councils are saying 

the same thing,’’ Mr Millward 

said. 

‘‘By all our performance 

measures we have done pretty 

well. Overall it has been agood 

year.’’ 

The operating surplus was 

$9.7 million less than budgeted 

due to inflation and 

contributions from developers 

being less than was expected. 

The council also borrowed $8 

million less than the $188 

million it had budgeted. 

Mr Millwardsaid Audit New 

Zealand had given its 

endorsement to the annual 

report, which took into account 

the change in government and 

apotential change in Three 

Waters policy. He did not 

anticipate any immediate 

impact to the council from the 

change of government. 

‘‘There is no change. It is very 

much business as usual until 

wehave a100 day plan to 

respond to.’’ 

Mayor Dan Gordon praised 

the work of council staff, but 

warned of the challenging year 

ahead. 

‘‘We are in astrong position 

but the next 12 months will be 

challenging, so we need to look 

carefully at our budgets as we 

go into the Long Term Plan. 

‘‘Our neighbours are already 

talking about significant rate 

increases unless there are 

significant cuts to services.’’ 

Mr Millward said the council 

was facing ‘‘significant 

impacts’’ from climate change 

as it looked ahead to next 

year’s 2024/34 Long Term Plan. 

Mr Gordon took the 

opportunity to thank staff and 

volunteersfor their efforts in 

responding to the weekend 

storm event. 

‘‘If we had the Three Waters 

reforms in place now we 

wouldn’t have been able to 

perform as effectively as we did 

and that is something we have 

been concerned about. 

‘‘Severe weather events are 

happening more regularly, and 

the council is seeking to 

establish apermanent fund to 

ensure we have budget to 

maintain, fix, and improve our 

stormwater,wastewater and 

roading networks following 

extreme weather.’’ Last month 

the council approved aplan to 

establish an infrastructure 

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The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge 

may have anew surface early 

next year, if things go to plan. 

Temporary repairs will 

continue to be undertaken on the 

Waimakariri Gorge Bridge, to 

ensure the bridge could stay 

open while alongerterm option 

is being explored jointly by 

Selwyn and Waimakariri District 

Councils. 

The next step for both councils 

is to establish the design and cost 

the replacement deck which is 

due in November. 

AWaimakariri District Council 

spokesperson says the work will 

then go out to tender for 

construction. 

“It’s anticipated that a 

contractor will be appointed in 

early 2024 and the deck 

replacement work will be carried 

out around midFebruary to 

April next year.” 

The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge 

is jointly owned by the 

Waimakariri and Selwyn District 

Councils. 

Selwyn District Council is 

responsible for the daytoday 

inspections and maintenance of 

the bridge. 

Waka Kotahi also contributes 

funding to maintain and repair 

the bridge. 

Recently shortterm 

maintenance was carried out 

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 kept the bridge 

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“While this has been going on, 

we have been undertaking an 

assessment of the bridge to get a 

better understanding of the level 

of work required to repair the 

structure.” 

The spokesperson says the 

good news is the main structure 

of the bridge is sound. 

However, anew replacement 

deck is required and the 

intention is to replace the bridge 

deck in the first half of 2024.” 

Once the design has been 

confirmed the two councils will 

consider the best way to manage 

traffic movement across the 

bridge, while keeping 

contractors safe and completing 

the work in atimely manner. 

“We will share the programme 

for the work and details around 

traffic management with the 

public before work begins. 

“In the interim, we will keep 

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markings and speed humps in 

place to help reduce speeds over 

the bridge. We will also continue 

to complete temporary repairs as 

and when required.” 

The volume of traffic and the 

number of heavy vehicles that 

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the years and this makes 

maintaining and repair options 

challenging. 

“We are working together to 

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Storm fails to stop Sefton Tug O’ War 

Saturday's damaginghigh winds 

did little to dampen the 

enthusiasm for competitors in 

the annual Sefton Tug O’ War. 

Organising committee 

member Cam Booker says it was 

great to see so many people turn 

out for the family fun event held 

on Sunday at the Sefton School. 

‘‘I know there were many 

families there who had left 

behind heaps of fallen trees, no 

power and damaged fences to 

come down and take part in the 

event.’’ 

Cam himself, left two badly 

damaged greenhouses, to crew 

one of the teams ,which he says 

he was paying for the next day, 

when his tired and sore back and 

arms reminded him of his 

exertions as he picked 

Asparagus on his farm. 

‘‘We had almost 20 teams of all 

ages ,one MainPower had to 

pull out because of the storm 

calling many of their crews into 

action to restore power in the 

district, but we quickly had a 

replacement team from within 

the crowd. 

‘‘It was agreat community 

event and we were extremely 

lucky with the weather on 

Sunday. 

‘‘There were lots of people 

there and it was good to see 

everyone having fun tugging on 

the ropes.’’ 

Sefton School PTA chairman, 

Jeanne Williams says the event 

is one of their main fundraising 

events of the year. 

‘‘All of the money raised here 

will be used for the redesign and 

redevelopment of the school’s 

play area. 

‘‘It will take us acouple of 

years, but the event is important 

for ourcommunity here, as it 

brings usall together to work for 

acommon goal.’’ 

The Rope Burnteam took out 

the male and female categories 

and also won the truckpull 

contest. 

The winners of this year’s Tug 

O’ War pulls: 

Trophy Winner:Grown. Runnerup: 

JRS. 

Mixed Winner:Rope Burners. 

Runner up: Grown Up. 

Ladies Winner:Tinder girls 

(because we can pull). Runner 

up: Drag Queens. 

TruckPull: Women’s Rope 

Burners; Men’s Rope Burners. 

School Teams: Year 7/8: 1st 

M&Ms, 2nd Ashley School, 3rd 

Tugoftitans; Year 5/6: 1stThe 

almighty Eshay's, 2nd Blue fire, 

3rd Da Bombs. 

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Foodstuffs (South Island) 

Community Trust has responded to 

unheardof demand at the Kaiapoi 

Community Support Food Bank, by 

donating $5000 in New World 

vouchers. 

New World Kaiapoi owners, 

Gareth and Laura Caldwell, 

sponsored Kaiapoi Community 

Support’s application to the 

Foodstuffs Trust. 

Gareth Caldwell says when he 

and his wife Laura heard requests 

for food parcels had quadrupled at 

the Kaiapoi Food Bank in the last 

year, they were very keen to lend 

their support to the funding 

application. 

The Caldwells took over 

ownership of New World Kaiapoi 

12 months ago, and were also 

major supporters of the 2022 

Kaiapoi Food Bank Fundraising 

Appeal. 

‘‘Supporting our local 

community is abig part of who we 

are and what we like to do,’’ says 

Mr Caldwell. 

‘‘We know that putting on food on 

the table is an everyday challenge 

for many and we see the significant 

demand that puts on our Kaiapoi 

Food Bank.’’ 

The Kaiapoi Food Bank 

operates out of Kaiapoi 

Community Support, or KCS as it is 

known, afree service of 

Community Wellbeing North 

CanterburyTrust. 

Community Wellbeing Manager, 

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Kaiapoi’s support could not have 

come at abetter time. 

‘‘As the cost of living bites, more 

and more people struggle to get 

Generous donation ... Community Wellbeing Manager, Deirdre Ryan 

(centre) with Gareth and Laura Caldwell. 


enough food for themselves and 

their families. 

‘‘The increase in demand for 

food parcels over the last two years 

is staggering. In May 2021 we gave 

out 37 food parcels. Last month we 

gave out 200. 

‘‘Because of the rising cost of 

groceries, capacity to meet this 

demand has plummeted,’’ says Ms 

Ryan. 

‘‘A dollar simply doesn’t stretch 

as far as it used to, and we receive 

no funding for our Food Bank. We 

rely on fundraising and donations 

to feed our community. Which is 

why this support from New World 

Kaiapoi and the Foodstuffs (South 

Island) Community Trust is so 

welcome.’’ 

People can experience food 

insecurity for many reasons, says 

Ms Ryan. 

This can include illness, job loss, 

rent or mortgage increases or an 

emergency, such as flooding or 

fire. 

‘‘When the Sutton Tools Kaiapoi 

Factory fire forced redundancy on 

anumber of employees, our Food 

Bank was immediately there to 

support them.’’ 

Ms Ryan says other social 

services agencies in North 

Canterbury also call on the 

Kaiapoi Food Bank for emergency 

assistance. 

‘‘Our Food Bank works alongside 

Community Wellbeing’s social 

workers, counsellors and youth 

workers and accesses support 

through other agencies such as 

Budgeting Services North 

Canterbury. In short, our Food 

Bank is vital to athriving North 

Canterbury. 

‘‘Foodstuffs South Islands 

Community Trust fund’s will save 

hundreds of local people from 

going hungry,’’ Ms Ryan says. 

‘‘The New World vouchers will 

be used to buy fresh produce like 

meat and dairy. 

‘‘It will restock our Food Bank 

shelves with tinned foods and 

pantry essentials.’’ 

Whirimako Black 

Soul diva Whirimako Black will be performing at Balcairn Hall on 

Friday, November 10. 

Her performance is part of anational tour organised by the Arts 

On Tour NZ Trust. Whirimako moves fluidly between English and 

Te Reo Māori, and has been likened to American divas Sarah 

Vaughan, Nina Simone and Dionne Warwick. 

She is amultiawardwinning vocalist, who in 2006 was made a 

member of the NZ Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to Māori 

Music, and received an Arts Foundation Laureate Award in 2011. 

Whirimako will be joined on stage by special guests, Kim Halliday 

and Mahina Kaui. 

Tickets for the show, which starts at 7.30pm, cost $30 (cash) and 

can be bought at Sally Mac’s in Amberley, Sefton Garage, Stan’s 7 

Day Pharmacy in Rangiora, or online at: www.balcairnhall.com. 

Leadership Awards 

Potential young leaders are being sought to apply for the The 

Rotary Club of Rangiora’s Young Person LeadershipAwards 

(RYLA). 

RYLA is afiveday experiential liveinleadershipdevelopment 

course, hosted and sponsored by rotary clubs. The programme is 

designed to help young people develop their teamwork and 

communication skills and fulfil their potential as leaders. It brings 

together adiverse group of young leaders across industries, 

cultures, genders and ethnicity to build meaningful and effective 

networks. 

The course consists of presentations and workshops, 

opportunities for the exchange of ideas, opinions and experiences 

in discussion groups, open sessions, sport and keepfit exercises, 

the opportunity to experience and practice leadershipskills in 

action and involvement in acommunity activity with the host 

Rotary Club. 

Successful applicants are sponsored by alocal rotary club or a 

corporate sponsor. 

The Rotary Club of Rangiora generally sponsors two young 

people every year, the club’s director of the Youth Services 

Committee, Helen Richards, says. 

‘‘It is an intensive leadershipexperience organised by Rotary 

clubs and districts where you develop your skills as aleader while 

having fun and making connections,’’ she says. 

The next course will be held at College House, Waimairi Rd, in 

Christchurch from January 14 to 18. Applications close on 

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applicants will be paid for by the Rotary Club.

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RURAL LIFE 



ECan pleasedwith winter grazing 

ByDAVID HILL 


Most Waimakariri farmers are complying 

winter grazing rules, Environment 

Canterbury says. 

The regional council has completed 

flyovers of farmland in the Waimakariri 

district over the last two winters to check 

on winter grazing practices. 

Waimakariri land management advisor 

Anna Veltman said the results had been 

largely positive. 

Environment Canterbury staff visited 

farms to address any issues identified and 

to offer assistance. 

‘‘We visited afew farms with issues in 

the first season and on our follow up visits 

this year we found the paddocks were 

fine,’’ she said. 

‘‘We make phone calls to individuals 

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One farmer was using virtual fencing 

with collars on the cows, which cannot be 

seen from the air, she said. 

While there were initial fears of 

‘‘spying’’ on farmers, Ms Veltmansaid no 

photos were taken during the flyovers. 

‘‘We fly over and look at paddocks all 

over the district. 

‘‘We might go close to the river on one 

flight and change it to adifferent flight 

path for the next fly over.’’ 

She said Environment Canterbury had 

worked closely with astakeholder group 

of farmers and sector representatives to 

ensure the programme was beneficial to 

the sector. 

Most farmers were grazing strategically 

towards water ways, creating buffer 

zones, placing water troughs and feeders 

close to new breaks, avoiding paddocks 

with water ways and wetlands, and 

grazing with smaller mob sizes, she said. 

Environment Canterbury principal 

farm systems advisor Sarah Heddell, 

herself afarmer, acknowledged the 

regulations were complex. 

The regulations required farmers to 

apply for aconsent if they had ‘‘critical 

source areas’’ around water ways in their 

paddocks and slopes with a10percent or 

greater gradient. 

‘‘Keeping off slopes could be an option 

if you don’t want to worry about a 

consent,’’ Ms Heddell said. 

Under Plan Change 7tothe Canterbury 

Land and Water Regional Plan, land use 

consents were required for all farms 5 

hectares or larger. 

Farmers under Waimakariri Irrigation 

Ltd’s scheme were covered by its consent, 

Supporting farmers ... Environment Canterbury’s Waimakariri land management advisor, 

Anna Veltman (left), and principal farm systems advisor Sarah Heddell were on hand to offer 

advice on winter grazing at afarmers meeting in Oxford last week. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

but may still require awinter grazing 

consent. 

Ms Heddell encouraged farmers to seek 

advice when applying for aconsent. 

Freshwater farm plans were being 

rolled out around the country, but were 

not due to be rolled out in Canterbury 

until 2025. 

The plans were atool designed to stop 

further decline in freshwater quality, 

make water quality improvements within 

five years, and begin to reverse past 

damage to water ways. 

More than 50 farmers and industry 

representatives turned out at the Oxford 

Working Men’s Club to hear from 

speakers from Environment Canterbury, 

the Ministry for Primary Industries, 

DairyNZ, Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd and 

the Waimakariri Landcare Trust. 

Public interest journalism funded by 

New Zealand on Air. 

Heritage farming awards entries open 

North Canterbury farmingfamilies 

with along heritage of farming their 

land have just under two months to 

submit their application in time for 

this year’s intake for the New Zealand 

CenturyFarms and Station awards. 

The awards are open to families who 

havefarmed their land since 1923 or 

earlier. 

With aspecial acknowledgement 

and plaque, the award recognises 

these families, their hard work and 

perseverance. 

NZCFSA chairperson, Edward 

Fitzgerald says judgingbythe amount 

of applicationsalready in, it’s gearing 

up to be another good year. 

He said this year’s eventheld 

earlier in May in Lawrence, was 

another huge hit with visiting 

families. 

‘‘The award recipients findthe 

whole process avery rewarding and 

emotional experience –from the 

gathering of the farminghistory 

through to the comingtogether of 

extended family at the awards 

ceremony’’ 

Mr Fitzgerald said it is achance for 

all generations to reflect on the 

challenges andachievements over 100 

plus years andshare those memories, 

which are often very similar, with 

other farming families. ‘‘It really is a 

special evening.’’ 

The committee firmly believe that 

keeping any farm or station in afamily 

from generation to generation through 

challenging times is an impressive 

achievement anddeserves to be 

recognised. 

The programme began in 2005 in 

Lawrence with an aim to capture and 

preserve family histories of 

pioneering families andtheir 

descendants. 

Eligible families submit narratives 

of their farm history, together with 

copies of related photographs and 

supportingdocuments which are then 

archived at the Alexander Turnbull 

Library in Wellington, ensuring all 

records are kept in perpetuity. 

Aformal dinner in Lawrence each 

May honours the awardees and their 

significant achievement of 100 or 

more years in farming. 

It is achance for recipientstomeet 

each other and formally receive their 

distinctive bronze plaque and 

certificate to display on their 

property. 

To date, over 550 families from 

throughout New Zealand including 

over 20 from North Canterbury,have 

joined this exclusive circle of 

centenarians and sesquicentenarians. 

The deadline for 2023 applications 

is 30 November 2023. 

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co.nz or by emailing 

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Roughan, 03 485 9696 or 027 491 8528. 

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ByJOHN COSGROVE 

The attractionofclassic motorcycles, 

and the lure of racing among friends 

and other likeminded people, is what 

makes John Humm’s annual 

pilgrimage to the Totalspan Southern 

Classic Festival ajoy. 

John, asalesmanfrom Pegasus, says 

it’s aunique event and a‘mustdo’ each 

year for him and his mates. 

‘‘Where else are you going to find 300 

other classic motorcycle enthusiasts 

all enjoying themselves but at the 

Classic Action Motorcycle Sport (SI) 

Inc. annual Southern Classic at 

Levels.’’ 

The threeday long event (November 

24 to 26) attracts riders, and machines, 

of all ages, from all over the country. 

John says the idea for aclassic 

motorcycle race meeting was 

established 34 years ago in 1989 by a 

bunch of riders including Ian (Jungle) 

McGregor, George Begg and Morrie 

Weir. 

CAMS President Dave Reesby says 

these men created this gathering of 

likeminded classic motorcycle 

enthusiasts as they wanted to preserve 

the older racing machines. 

‘‘The machines must be made before 

1995 and some go back to the 1920s and 

earlier. 

‘‘The classes are structured so that 

every one gets to ride machines of 

similar age and capabilities.’’ 

Mr Reesby says that over the years 

noted visitors to the meetinghave 

included world superbike and grand 

prix stars such as Aaron Slight, 

GraemeCrosby, Kevin Magee, Wes 

Cooley and many others. 

‘‘This year we are expecting to see 

stars such as Aaron, Robbie Phillis, 

Gary Goodfellow, Johnnie Hepburn 

and Grant Ramage racing over the 

Having fun ... John Humm of Pegasus, with his Yamaha TZ250D which he’ll ride at the Totalspan Southern Classic Festival next month. 

weekend.’’ 

John Humm attended that first 

meeting in 1989, riding aBSA 50. 

‘‘It was abit slower than the Yamaha 

FZ750 superbike Iwas racing then in 

the national points series, but the 

feeling of camaraderie and friendship 

Igot from the other riders has kept me 

coming back againand again. 

‘‘When Ifirst started racing 40 years 

ago, motorcycle racing in Canterbury 

was like beingpart of onebig extended 

family. 

‘‘People like Warren Guy and Warren 

Boon made it fun, members 

encouraged each other, helped out 

where they could anditwas agreat 

place to be.’’ 

John says that when national points 

racing became aserious venture he 

foundthe classic racing scene to be 

more like the family fun sport the clubs 

used to be. 

‘‘Everyoneatthe classic knows each 


other. We all don’t go out onto the track 

to be overly serious –pride at finishing 

well is more of aconsideration now 

than winning overall. 

‘‘It’s all about having fun on the track 

and having agood friendly party after 

it's all finished for the day.’’ 

John will be racing aYamaha 

TZ250D model pure grand prix racing 

machine –it’s abike he bought in 1991, 

sold in 1999, then reacquired 15 years 

later. 

Kaikōuraimpressive 

NC SPORTS RESULTS 

CRICKET 

Kaikōura has joined in the 

senior Canterbury Country 

cricketcompetition. 

It joins its rugby 

counterparts in deciding to 

look toward Canterbury to 

get regular cricket. 

The season opener for 

Kaikōura was impressive in 

its first match against 

Darfield. 

Darfield scored 161 for 

the loss of nine wickets in 

its 40 overs. 

Kaikōuraslumped to be 

62 for the loss of six wickets 

at drinks. 

But Thomas Bolton and 

Reuben Walford then went 

on the attack. 

The team put on 80 runs 

in the next eight overs to 

take it to the cusp of victory, 

before legspinner Isaac 

Earl came on and wrapped 

upthe Kaikōura tail. 

He took three quick 

wickets, leaving Kaikōura 

stranded just nine runs 

short of victory. 

Amberley Golf Club 

Mid Week Men: GMurray 43, D 

Smith 40, NReeves 38, D 

Flewellen 37. 

Mid Week Women: SCrawford 67, 

BPettigrew 70. 

Fewest Putts: KRowell 26. 

Longest Putt: J Lucas. 

LGU winner forOctober: S 

Crawford 67. 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Two Day Match: North/South: 

WarwickWyatt/Norm Shipley 1, 

Judith Calder/Jenny Shore 2, Des 

Steere/Janelle Crawley3.East/ 

West: David Rainey/Moody 

Shokry 1, Joyce Gray/Tom Rose 2, 

Junette McIntyre/Beverley Brain 

3. 

Rimu Pairs: N/S: Helen 

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HeatherWaldron/Veronica Hall 

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Julie Smith 1, Gerard McCrea/ 

Denis Milne 2, Kate Whitehead/ 

Anne Bagrie 3. E/W: Helen Russ/ 

Lynette Tillman 1, Murray 

Messervy/Tim Marshall 2, Alison 

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Andrew Findlay/Jill Amer 3. E/W: 

Barry Smart/Nigel Tapper 1, 

Alison Price/Maree Felstead 2, 

Jannene Cumming/Jan Roose 3. 

Rangiora Golf Club 

Rainbow: Men: John Gardner 40 

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Climateand impacts 

Art in agarden ... Visitors check out installations at the Pegasus Bay Winery at the opening 

ofSculpture.North Canterbury. 

PHOTOS: CLAIRE INKSON 



Climatechange and future earthquakes 

pose serious risks for smaller districts 

like Kaikōura, the region's council boss 

says. 

The alpine fault and rising 

temperaturespose various problems for 

the region. Climate change will bring the 

risk of more intense rain, landslips, 

alpine erosion, and increasing ocean 

acidification. 

Kaikōura District Council chief 

executive Will Doughty said councils 

mustwork together to tackle these 

issues. 

‘‘Climatechange related issues are 

multiple and varied acrossthe region 

with differentprioritiesfor each 

district. 

‘‘Two of the main areas for concern for 

our district include changing weather 

patterns,inparticular more intense 

rainfall, more frequently.’’ 

Loose materialfrom the mountains 

generated by the earthquake caused an 

ongoingrisk, while risingsea 

temperaturesthreatenedmarine 

species,hesaid. 

The council would consider what 

further actions needed to be taken as 

part of next year’s 2024/34 Long Term 

Plan, he said. 

Mr Doughty welcomed the chance to 

be included in the Canterbury Mayoral 

Forum’s Canterbury Climate Plan 

Partnership. 

Environment Canterbury chief 

scientist Dr Tim Davie, who is leading 

the project, said councils must protect 

infrastructure, such as roads and 

drinking water, tackle coast erosion and 

look after biodiversity. 

‘‘[The climate partnership plan] is 

about pulling together and identifying 

what actions councils are taking and 

what we can do across Canterbury.’’ 

The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake caused 

an uplift of the coastline, reducing the 

impacts of sea level rise and coastal 

erosion in the immediate future, Dr 

Davie said. 

However, he said the region had other 

challenges including increasing ocean 

acidification. This was caused by oceans 

absorbing carbon dioxide from the 

atmosphere, which impacted on 

shellfish and other fish species. 

Warmer seas caused by climate 

change also impacted birds like the 

Hutton'sshearwaters, which had to fly 

further in search of food, as fish moved 

to cooler waters. 

Enjoying apreview ... Ed Donaldson (left), Laura Forbes and James Forbes. 

Sculpture viewing 

The annual event Sculpture.North 

Canterbury, was launched at an 

exclusive preview party at Pegasus Bay 

Winery, last week. 

Around 100 people attended, offering 

afirst chance viewing and purchasing of 

the curated collection of both indoor and 

outdoorinstallations. 

This inlcuded yellow lines of colour, 

varying in scale, by Nathan Ingram. 

Jacqui Gibbs Chamberlainpresented 

her mixed media figures and animals, 

and Oriah Rapley presented three works 

—goddesses and abird made from 

Taranaki Andesite. 

Justin Galligan’s works included birds 

from wiremesh, steel kinetic forms, and 

long four metre steel chairs that floated 

in the clouds. 

Visitors from Oamaru, Lincoln and 

Auckland, along with artists from all 

around New Zealand attended. 

Pegasus Bay Winery and Sculpture. 

North Canterbury is offering free 

viewing until October 29, daily. Check 

out artinagarden.co.nz for more 

information, or follow @artinagarden 

263 Stockgrove Road. 

Twilight Fete 

St Patrick’s School Kaiapoi will once 

again celebrate community by hosting 

aTwilight Fete Saturday, October 28, 

from 3pm to 7pm. The PTA says the fete 

will include homemade baking, crafts 

stalls,food stalls. It will be afamily 

friendeventwith acommunity feel. 

The goal is to raise funds for anew 

scooter and bike track. For agold coin 

entry you can look forward to live 

entertainment from Zinaya, Gina and 

Josh Keating, freebouncy castles, grab 

aduck, Jeep rides, facepainting, 

Chocolate wheel, raffles and much 

more. The PTA is grateful for the 

support of the local community for 

great raffle and auction prizes. 

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 

arewelcome and no need to book. 

Admission is free, although donations 

from nonmembers of the Early 

Records Society areappreciated. 

Supper will be provided. The Rangiora 

Museum is open Wednesdays and 

Saturdays from 1.30pm to 4pm. 

Kaikoura Schoolyard Markets 

The markets will run from 10am to 

about 1pm on Saturday, October 21 and 

October 28. All stalls welcome $10 

(3.5m x3.5m). AKaikoura Primary 

School fundraiser. 

ChristmasCakes 

The Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus 

are selling Christmas cakes as a 

fundraiser for the club again this year. 

Club secretary Anne Attenborough 

says the cakes make ideal Christmas 

gifts for family, friends, work 

colleagues, staff or clients and are also 

perfect for raffle prizes or hampers. 

The 1kg cakes are $23 each. Money 

raised in the fundraiser will be 

donated to various community 

projects. Acake and raffle table will be 

held at New World Ravenswood on 

November 17 and 25 from 11am to 5pm. 

To order aChristmas cake phone Anne 

on 03 313 6124. 

Presbyterian Mini Market 

The market will be held from 10am to 

2pm on the corner of High and King 

Streets, Rangiora. There will be stalls 

with baking, preserves and jams, 

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Marilyn Holgate’s photo (above), Need for 

Speed,was awarded Champion image at 

the Rangiora Photographic Society’s 

Photojournalism competition,by Kevin 

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Results were: 

Champion Image: Need for Speed – 

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The Air Raid Book Club, by Annie Lyons 

Awarm and tender tale set in World War 2London, 

about the power and 

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community and the magic 

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Daisy and Kate, by 

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Jealousy destroyed their 

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but now they need each 

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From the Pilot's seat: 

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Notice of Annual General Meeting 

Oxford Rugby Club 

November 6 th 7.30pm 

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Combined JAB &Senior AGM 

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What’s happening in your 

community… 

ABig Thank Youtoour Responders – 

Mayor Dan Gordon 

“I want to acknowledge the amazing responders 

in Waimakariri who worked tirelessly over the 

weekend responding tothe extreme wind. 

“The MainPower line workers, the roading crews, 

fire and emergency, police, our water technicians, 

Civil Defence, NZRT12, staff and more –Iwant to 

thank you. 

“The work you did over the weekend, in extreme 

weather conditions, for the benefit ofthe District 

is outstanding. 

“This has been ahuge event that caused 

destruction and damage across both Waimakariri 

and Hurunui. 

“MainPower had amammoth job ahead of them 

and today have reconnected most properties. 

Council stood up our Emergency Operations Centre 

(EOC) over the weekend toprovide support to 

residents and coordinate volunteers to door-knock 

at risk people. 

“Today we’re one step closer tobeing back to 

normal thanks to your efforts. 

“There’s still some clean uptodo, and some 

properties remain without power, but Iknow the 

work is continuing today. 

“If anyone out there needs support please reach out 

and call the Council on 0800 965 468 and ask to 

talk to our Civil Defence team. We’re here tohelp.” 

AFresh Start for Three Waters 

Communities 4Local Democracy (C4LD) welcomes 

the new National-led Government and their vow 

to scrap the previous Government’s failed Three 

Waters policy. 

During the election campaign the new Government 

coalition partners promised to scrap Three Waters 

and replace the legislation with anew proposal 

based on community-ownership of water services. 

“We welcome the new Government and their 

promise to scrap this divisive and flawed reform,” 

say Co-Chairs ofC4LD He hapori mō te Manapori, 

the Mayor of Manawatu District, Helen Worboys, 

and Mayor ofWaimakariri District, Dan Gordon. 

“We look forward to the new Government swily 

repealing the outgoing Government’s legislation 

to honour that commitment. Both leading into the 

campaign, and during the campaign, they’ve been 

clear with Kiwis that this was their intention, and 

they have the electoral mandate now toget on 

with it and fix this flawed reform.” 

Communities 4Local Democracy has a 

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Temporary Road Closures 

The following roads are proposed to be 

temporarily closed for the period shown 

during the following Christmas events. 

Kaiapoi Christmas Market/ 

Santa Parade 

Saturday 2December 2023 

7am–12.30pm 

•WilliamsStreet fromHilton Street to RavenQuay 

•Raven Quay from WilliamsStreet to Bowler Street. 

12.30–6pm 

•WilliamsStreet from FullerStreet to Sewell Street 

•Hilton Street from No. 65 Hilton Street to 

Courtenay Drive 

•Raven Quay from No. 121 Raven Quay to 

Bowler Street 

•Bowler Street (All) 

•Charles Street from No. 45toJones Street. 

Postponement date: Sunday 3December 2023 

Rangiora Christmas Parade 

Sunday 10 December 2023 

11am–5pm 

•Church Street from Queen Street to High Street. 

1–4pm 

• AlfredStreet from Percival Street to Ivory Street 

•Church Street from George Street to Queen Street 

•Durham Street from No. 10 Durham Street to 

High Street 

•High Street from Church Street to Ashley Street 

•King Street from Blackett Street to Queen Street 

•Percival Streetfrom HighStreet to Queen Street 

•Queen Street from Church Street to 

Victoria Street 

•Victoria Street from High Street to 

Queen Street. 

Oxford Christmas Parade 

Sunday 17 December 2023 

10.30am–2pm 

•Main Street from High Street to Burnt Hill Road 

•Bay Road from No. 52 to Main Street 

•Transport Lane from High Street to 

Burnett Street 

•Burnett Street from Transport Lane to 

Main Street. 

Detours will be in place for all events. 

The closures are in accordance with Section 

11(e) of the Tenth Schedule of the Local 

Government Act 1974 and will apply to all 

vehicular traffic with the exception of the Fire 

Service, Ambulance, Police, Council vehicles 

and other vehicles authorised bythe Council. 

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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. 

LEITHFIELD Street Fair, 

Saturday 11th November 

on Brighton Street, Leithfield 

Village, 9am-1pm. If 

wet postponed until 

Sunday. Stall holders welcome. 

Sausage sizzle, 

White Elephant stall, 

chocolate wheel, pony 

rides, bouncy castle + 

more. Leithfield idol by 

Leithfield School children. 

Fun for all the family. 

Enquiries please phone Jo 

027 242 2644. 

Lost and Found 

LOST slim, black male cat, 

four white paws, white 

chest, little bit of white on 

chin, recently moved to 

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Very much missed and 

loved family member, any 

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Phone Erin 027 326 3390. 

Personal 

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seeking aloving 

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woman. Someone 

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Registered builder and 

qualified joiner of 14 

years, available for a 

range of work — 

renovations, new builds, 

maintenance jobs, decks, 

kitchens. 

• Licensed Building 

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Practitioner 

• Qualified Joiner 

• Registered with Certified 

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Available throughout 

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Phone Jamie Macdonald 

027-755-9223. 

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wanting to buy duchesses, 

bedside cabinets, whiteware 

& deceased estates. 

Phone 366 5994 and leave 

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For Sale 

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table. 4drawer compactum. 

Large dehumidifier. All 

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To Let 

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOLACT 2012 

APocket Full ofSpices Ltd, 

92 Victoria Street, Rangiora 

7400 has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee at Rangiora for 

therenewal of an On Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 92 Victoria Street, 

Rangiora 7400 known asA 

Pocket Full ofSpices Indian 

Restaurant &Takeaway. 

The general nature of the 

businessconducted(or to be 

conducted) under the licence 

is Restaurant &Takeaway. 

The days onwhich and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (or isintended to be) sold 

under thelicenceare 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 tothe issue ofthe 

licencemay,not laterthan 15 

workingdaysafter thedate of 

the publication ofthis notice, 

file anotice inwriting of the 

objection with the Secretary 


Licensing Committee at 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 

7440 or email toalcohol@ 

wmk.co.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made in 

relation to amatterother than 

amatter specified in section 

131 of theSaleand Supply of 

Alcohol Act2012. 

This is thesecond publication 

of this notice. This noticewas 

first published 12 th October 

2023. 

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AGM 

Community Watch Kaiapoi Inc. 

AGM tobeheld atthe 

Kaiapoi Riverside Bowling Club 

Wednesday November 1 st 2023 at 7.30pm 

All welcome 2621760 

Public Notice: Notice of intent to 

review the Hurunui District Reserves 

Management Plan 

In accordance with section 41ofthe Reserves Act 

1977 the Hurunui District Council (Council) gives 

notice of its intention toundertake acomprehensive 

review of the existing Hurunui District Reserves 

Management Plan. 

The Reserves Management Plan directs management 

and development of all reserves, domains and park 

areas Council has decision-making responsibility for, 

andincludes reservelandheldsubject to theReserves 

Act 1977 andLocal Government Act 2002. 

TheCouncilinvites youtosubmit written suggestions 

on matters that youwould like considered in theplan. 

For more information and to provide feedback, please 

view ourwebsite at 

www.hurunui.govt.nz/reservesmanagementplan 

or emailcommentstofeedback@hurunui.govt.nz 

Written feedback opens on Wednesday 18October 

andclosesat5pm, Thursday November 16, 2023. 

Comments collected through this process will be 

considered when preparing the Draft Reserves 

Management Plan,which is intended to be released for 

public submissionsin2024. 

Hamish Dobbie, 

ChiefExecutive. 




ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOLACT 2012 

Andreassend Holdings 

Ltd, 5 Golding Ave, 

Rangiora 7400 has made 

application tothe District 


Rangiora forthe renewal of 

an On Licence inrespect 

of thepremisessituated at 

Kaiapoi River or the Boat 

known as Kaiapoi River 

Queen. 


business conducted (or 

to be conducted) under 

the licence is restaurant / 

entertainment. 

Thedaysonwhich andthe 

hoursduringwhich alcohol 

is (or isintended tobe) 

sold under the licence are 

7days-7amto11pm. 






215 HighStreet, Rangiora. 

Anypersonwho is entitled 


to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 workingdaysafter 

the date ofthe publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing ofthe objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora 7440 or email 

alcohol@wmk.govt.nz. 

No objectiontothe renewal 

of alicence may bemade 

in relation to amatterother 

than amatter specified in 

section131 of thesaleand 

supply of AlcoholAct 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

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ON-LICENCE 


AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOL ACT 2012 

Demir Ltd t/a The Ottoman 

Rangiora has made 

application to the District 


(DLC) at Rangiora for the 

renewal of an On Licence 

in respect of the premises 

situated at 220 High Street, 

Rangiora known as The 

Ottoman Rangiora. 


business conducted (or 

to be conducted) under 

the licence is Turkish 

Restaurant. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol is (or is intended to 

be) sold under the licence 

are Monday to Sunday 

10.30am to 9.00pm. 






215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 


to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 25 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 


at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora 7440 or email 

alcohol@wmk.govt.nz. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatterother 

than amatter specified in 

section 131 of the Sale and 

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the first publication 

of this notice. 

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To book your spaceinthisguide,phone Amanda Keys 3132840oremail amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz 

2617650 

Cleaning and Gardening 

• Commercial&domestic 

cleaning 

• Move in/outcleans 

• Deepcleans 

• Weeding 

• Pruning 

• Garden revival 

PERFECTGARDENS, PERFECTLYCLEAN HOMES 

PHONE TOBOOK NOW 027 257 8274 

neatnz@yahoo.com|Locally owned&operated 

Construction &Concrete 

All Construction & Concrete Work 

•Driveways, patios &paths 

•Bridges and Culverts 

•Floors, foundations 

•Sheds and buildings 

•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes 

•Silage pits, effluent ponds 

•Excavation and cartage 

•Precast concrete 

•Insulated panels 

Daryl Power 

027 230 9401 

concretepower@scorch.co.nz 

www.concretepower.co.nz 

2273277 

Driver Training 

2580108 

ADVERTISING 

YOUR 

BUSINESS? 

Ear Health 

Electrician 

Engineering 

• EarHealthchecks. 

• Wax removalusing Microsuction 

• Removal of foreignbodies 

• Basic hearing aidcare 

Clinics in Rangiora, Amberleyand Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages,bookingbyprior arrangement. 

Bookings:Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 0204124 25 25 

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury 

2324849 

• ACC provider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medical referral 

required 

p 03 313 7144 | e info@rgrantelectrical.com 

Mention this advert &receive $50 off your next job 

www.rgrantelectrical.com 

2608643 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

2269236 

1914343 

Delivered to more homes 

in North Canterbury and 

Kaikoura regions than any 

other publication. 

The best read paper in 

North Canterbury! 

For contact details see page 2 

For all your landscaping needs 

All Landscaping,Retaining Walls(Engineered and 

Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, LandscapeStructures 

andmore...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential. 

Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394 

www.blackhill.co.nz 

www.facebook.com/blackhillltd 

2372616v2 

Landscaping 

STEWART CONTRACTING 

Landscaping -Fencing 

& Earthworks 

ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING 

03 313 9375 •027 3693974 

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz 

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz 

Landscaping 

2136148 

Panel &Paint 

If it stands still 

long enough we 

will paint it 

•17metre spray 

booth 

•FullPaint &Panel 

Service 

•Insurance Work 

•Fullcoachbuilding 

service,fabricating doors, lockers, 

windows,tanks 

•PaintingMotorhomes, Caravans,Boats, 

Trucks,Tractors&Cars 

Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Phone (03) 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

Hours Monday to Friday 

6.30am to 3.30pm, except Friday 3pm 

2615685 

Plasterer 

Interior 

Renovations 

Ltd 

Plasterboard, 

fixing &stopping 

Cornice 

Cove and 

stippled ceilings 

Registered 

Tradesman 

Call Mark 

027 438 0665 

2611645 

Funeral Director 

HAL L & Co. 

Funeral Directors 

Death IsBut AHorizon ... AHorizon Is But The LimitOfOur Sight 

Give our friendly team acall and let us look 

after all of your funeral needs 

•Pricing plans to suit everyone 

•Direct Cremationoptions 

•Memorial Services 

•Full funeral Services 

Convenient Locations 

Rangiora 313 6948 

Christchurch 379 0178 

www.undertaker.co.nz 

Plumbing &Drainage 

Over 15 years experienceinthe industry,offering a 

fast, friendly and professional service. 

•PlumbingMaintenanceand Renovations 

•Gas Fittingand Servicing 

•Drainage Repairs and NewInstalls 

•Drain Unblocking and Inspections 

•Complete Bathroom Renovation&Shower Installations 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

CONTACTHUGO021 2552977 

2612551 

Plumbing 

Forall 

general 

aspects of 

plumbing 

Discounts forover 

65 yearsold 

Fast friendly service 

Allworkguaranteed 

Aaron McCartney 

Certifying Plumber 

Cell 027 366 9091 

A/H 03 310 2137 

FreeCall: 

0508 44EVER 

EMAIL: 

plumber_27@yahoo.com 

2172994 

Scaffolding 

Scrap Metal 


For All Your Scaffolding 

Requirements 

Waimakariri toKaikoura 

Email jimmy@insituscaffolding.co.nz 

Phone 027 288 3058 

2594990 

Services 

MCC SERVICES 

PEST CONTROL 

GUTTER CLEANING |MOSS ROOF SPRAYING 

EXTERIOR HOUSEWASHING 

EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE AND FREE QUOTATIONS 

2607786v2 

PH 021 105 5222 

mccdaj@gmail.com 

2599650 

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP 

•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm 

Machinery•Allnon Ferrous 

MAINLAND 

METALS LTD 

Ph (03) 338 7000 

Mike 0274 818 544 •Robbie0274 818 027 

Locally owned and operated 

Signs &Design 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1902273 


Supply and Install 

of Seamless Gutters 

10 year no leaks 

guarantee 

• Continuous spouting made on site, 

largecolour range available 

• High gradeand thickermaterial used 

• Repair or replaceany type of gutter 

• Undertakeall insurance work 

• Independently owned andoperated 

• Competitivepricing 

Servicing North Canterbury Districts 

Call Marvin 027 371 4179 

spouting2u@gmail.com 

2481421 

✓ 

✓ 

✓ 

✓ 

Tile/Grout Cleaning 

Dirty Tiles &Grout? 

Tile &Grout Cleaning 

Mouldy Silicone Replacement 

Tiled Shower Makeovers 

Old Grout Re-Colouring 

For ALL your Tile &Grout issues 

call 0800 882 772 for a FREE quote. 

www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385. 

2596721 

To book your spaceinthisguide,phone Amanda Keys 3132840oremail amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz

2015Toyota Aqua 

•1.5LPetrolHybrid,3.9L/100km 

•Keyless, Camera,Climate Air 

•Only22,900kms 

$ 

17,995 

2022Corolla GX Hatch 

•2.0LPetrolAuto, 5-Star Safety 

•Camera, Bluetooth,Alloys 

•Satnav,Only16,450kms 

$ 

27,995 

2021Corolla GX Hatch 

•2.0LPetrol, 5-Star Safety 

•Satnav,Camera, NZ New 


$ 

27,995 

2019 Corolla GX Black 

Edition 

•2.0LPetrolAuto, Alloys, Satnav, 

•Apple &Android Connect, 5-Star Safety 


$ 

27,995 

2023Yaris GX Hatch 

•1.5lHybrid5-Star safety 

•Camrea,Bluetooth 

•XDemo 

2019 CorollaGXHatch 

•2.0LPetrol, 5-Star Safety, Satnav 

•Camera, NZ New 


$ 

31,995 $ 

22,995 

2021 Camry GX 

•2.5LPetrol, 5-Star Safety,Camera 

•NZNew,Android/Apple Connect 


$ 

27,995 

2018 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

•1.8LHybrid Petrol; 5-Star Safety 

•Camera, Bluetooth,Half-Leather 


2017 Toyota C-HR Hybrid 

• 1.8L Hybrid Petrol; 5-Star Safety 

•Two Tone,Bluetooth, Camera,Leather 


2016 Prius Touring 

•1.8LPetrolAuto, 5-Star Safety 

•Only3.6L/100kms,Camera 

•Leather, Alloys, Keyless 

2021 CamryHybrid GX 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol, 5-Star Safety,Camera 

•Keyless, Android/Apple Connect 


$ 

35,995 $ 

33,995 $ 

21,995 $ 

39,995 

2018 Toyota Aqua Hybrid 

•1.5LPetrolHybrid,3.5L/100km 

•Climate Air, RebateEligible 

•86,250kms 

$ 

15,995 

2015Aqua CrossHybrid 

•1.5LHybrid Petrol, Half Leather 

•Keyless, Camera,3.9L/100kms 


$ 

20,995 

2016 AquaCross Hybrid 

•1.5LPetrolAuto, 3.9L/100km 

•HalfLeather,Keyless 

•Climate Air 

2022C-HR GR SportHybrid 

•1.8LHybrid Petrol, 5-StarSafety 

•Camera,Satnav,Keyless,Bluetooth 

•NZNew,Only24,000kms 

$ 

23,995 $ 

39,995 

2019 Rav4 GXL AWD 

•2.5LPetrol8-Speed Auto, Camera 

•5Star Safety, Satnav,Keyless 


$ 

39,995 

2016 Prius Touring 

•1.8L Hybrid Petrol, 3.6L/100km 

•5-Star Safety,Camera 

•5-YearWarranty 

2012 Toyota GT86 

•2.0LPetrolAuto, TRDSpoiler &Exhaust 

•Keyless, Climate Air 


$ 

21,995 $ 

28,995 

2017 HiluxSR2WD 

•2.8LTurboDieselAuto, Camera 

•Bluetooth,Roof Racking 

•Canopy, 69,550kms 

$ 

39,995 

EX-Demo2023Highlander 

LTDHybrid 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol,5-Star Safety, Leather 

•Satnav,Keyless, Bluetooth,Camera 


$ 

71,995 

2020Rav4 AdventureAWD 

•2.5LPetrolAuto, 5-Star Safety, Satnav 

•Keyless, 360Camera,Sun Roof 


2019 Rav4 GXL Hybrid 

•2.5LHybrid Petrol AWD 

•5-StarSafety, Camera,Satnav 

•Keyless, Bluetooth, NZ New 

$ 

47,995 $ 

44,995 

2022 HighlanderLimited 

•3.5LPetrolV6, 5-Star Safety,Leather 

•Satnav, Keyless, Bluetooth, Camera 


2019 HiluxSR5 Cruiser2WD 

•2.8L TurboDiesel, 5-Star Safety 

•Leather,Satnav, Keyless, Camera 

•70,000kms 

$ 

59,995 $ 

44,995 

2017 LandCruiser Prado VX 

•2.8LTurbo Diesel,5-Star Safety 

•Camera, NZ New, Leather7-Seater 


$ 

61,995 

2019 Toyota FortunerGXL 

•2.8LTurbo Diesel,5-StarSafety 

•7-Seater,Satnav,Keyless,Camera 


$ 

49,995 

2021Hilux SR5 Cruiser 

4WD 

•150Kw 2.8L Turbo Diesel,5-StarSafety 

•Leather,Camera,Satnav 


$ 

59,995 

2014 LandCruiser200 LTD 

•4.5LTwinTurbo V8 Diesel 

•Leather7-Seater, Sunroof,Satnav 

•Keyless, Rear Entertainment 

$ 

64,995 

2015LandCruiserPrado TX 

•2.8L TurboDiesel,5-star Safety 

•Camera,5-Seater, Keyless 

•80,550kms 

$ 

47,995 

2019 LandCruiser Prado VX 

•2.8L TurboDiesel; 5-Star Safety, Satnav 

•360 Camera, Keyless, NZ New 


$ 

66,995 

2016 LandCruiser 200LTD 

•4.5LTwinTurbo Diesel V8, 5-Star Safety 

•Leather,Satnav, Keyless, Sunroof 

•360 Camera 

$ 

104,995 

2023LandCruiser Prado VX 

•150Kw 2.8L Turbo Diesel, 5-Star Safety 

• Camera,NZNew,Leather 7-Seater 

• Only 24,350kms 

$ 

79,995 

2022LandCruiserPrado VX 

•150Kw 2.8L Turbo Diesel,5-StarSafety 

•Leather,Satnav, Keyless, Bluetooth 

•Camera,Only22,350kms 

2021 Daihatsu Hijet 

•660cc PetrolManual, 4WD,Flatdeck 

•DropSides, ParkingSensors 

•LikeNew 

WAS$24,995 

•Only60kms 

$ 

79,995 $ 

19,995 

2022Hilux Workmate 

•2.7LPetrol, Camera,Bluetooth 

•Apple/AndroidConnect 

•HardLid,Only13,850kms 

$ 

32,995 

2022Hilux Workmate 

•2.7LPetrol, Camera, Bluetooth 

•Apple/Android Connect 

•Canopy, Only 13,600kms 

$ 

32,995 

Percival Street,Rangiora • Ph (03) 313-8186 anytime • www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz 

Signature 

CLASS 

FINANCE&INSURANCEAVAILABLE 

2615845

LaboUr 

WeeKeNd 

Get YoUr LoNG 

WeeKeNd ProJeCtS 

Sorted. 

LaboUrWeeKeNd HoUrS 

Friday 20 th 7am -6pm 

Saturday 21 st 8am -5pm 

Sunday22 nd 8am -5pm 

Monday 23 rd 8am -5pm 





Excludesspecial quotes, on account(credit and cash) purchases,stock liquidations andcommercial quantities.The same 




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LaWNCare 

WItH MaKIta 

Sorted. 

Makita 

Cordless Lawn 

Mower&Line 

TrimmerKit 18 

Volt x2,5Ah 2 Piece 

382924 

Makita 

Blower/Vacuum 

18 Volt 

2003801 

$899 

Was$999 

Normal $569 

Club Price 

$529 

Makita 

Cordless Line 

TrimmerKit 260mm 

Cut18Volt,3Ah 

398911 

Makita 

Cordless Line 

TrimmerKit 18 

Volt,5Ah 

378422 

$249 

Was$269 

$429 

Was$469 


Prices validuntil 23 rd October 


*Ifyou findalowerpriceonanidenticalin-stock product, we will beatitby15%. 



sameproduct cheaper fromanother Mitre10store or onlineatwww.mitre10.co.nz we’ll match thatprice. The in-store price 

maybelowerthanthatadvertised. 

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Thursday,October 19,2023 | Issue1068 | www.starnews.co.nz 

LABOURLESS 

DEALS 

Do less.Get more. 

Put your feet up 

while we make 

the prices sweat. 

Hobson 5Seater Fabric Recliner Lounge Suite 

was 

SAVE 

Limited Stock 

$1999 $4399 

$995 

Samsung 65”CU7000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV 

9076339 Valid until31stOctober 2023 60000515 /UA65CU7000SXNZ 

$2400 

130 only 

at this price 

Limited 

Stock 

20 

60% off 30% off to50% off 20% off 20% off 

Sleepyhead 

Chiropractic HD and 

HDXModel Runout # 

Excludes Ultra. Fabric May Vary 

selected Lounge 

Suites &Recliners # 

incl. 

selected Dining and 

Occasional Furniture # 

NZ Made selected 

Lounge,Dining and 

Occasional Furniture # 

selected Outdoor 

Furniture # 

UP 

TO 

LIMITED TIME OFFER -ENDS TUESDAY 24 OCT 

50 MONTHS 

Interest Free* 

30 Months Interest Free* 

on purchases $499 and over 

50 Months Interest Free* 

on beds &furniture$999 and over 

Offervalid datesvary,see product pages online fordetails. Available while stocks last.Limited quantity deals arelimit one percustomer.#Discount is offour full retail price. *Lending criteria,$50 annual Account Fee, fees,and terms and conditions.Minimum spend applies. Excludes giftcards and 

some promotional items. $55 Establishment Feeapplies to your first LTFtransaction, $35 Advance Feeappliestosubsequent LTFtransactions. Min payments of 3% of the monthly closing balance or $10(whicheverisgreater)are required throughout interest free period. Paying only the minimum 

monthlypayments will not fully repay the loan before the endofthe interest free period. QMastercardExpired Promotional Rate or QCardStandard Interest Rate (both 27.99% p.a.) applies at theend of LTFInterestFreePeriod.(SeeTs&Cs forQMastercardStandard Interest Rate applicable to 

outstanding balance of aStandardPurchase.) Mastercardand the circlesdesign areregistered trademarksofMastercard International Incorporated.ColumbusFinancial Services Limited and Consumer FinanceLimited reservethe righttoamend, suspend or terminate the offerand these Ts&Cs 

at anytime without notice.See in-storeorvisit smithscity.co.nz/q-mastercardfor details.

Saveyourknees.We’ll do theheavylifting on prices. 

Sleepyhead Chiropractic 

HD Evolve Medium Queen Bed 

9067782 

ModelRunout 

$2698 

was 

$6799 

Ava Queen 4Piece 

Bedroom Suite 

9076523 

$2999 

was 

$4299 

FREE 

DELIVERY 

*2 

30% 

OFF # 

SAVE 

$4101 

Valid until 14th November 2023 

Valid until 14th November 2023 

Haier 

137L Chest Freezer 

$369 

60001431 /HCF137W 

New 

Model 

Hisense 7.5kgFront Load 

Washing Machine 

$649 

60000939 /HWFY7514 

HOT 

PRICE 

Barossa 3PieceOutdoor 

Dining Setting 9067503 

$1889 

was 

$2499 

SAVE 

$610 

Validuntil 31st October2023 

Switches 

from freezer 

to fridge 

AcerA315-59 15.6” I5 

12GB 1TB Notebook 

9077244 /NC5657H 

$1199 

SAVE 

$250 

was 

$1449 

Samsung 

Galaxy A54 -Black 

$699 

9076423 /1092700407 

was 

$799 

SAVE 

$100 

Miele Triflex HX2Pro 

CordlessHandstick 

Vacuum Cleaner 

9074884 /11827150 

$1099 

HOT 

PRICE 

NinjaFoodi Dual 

Zone Air Fryer 

Shark FlexStyle Air 

Styling &Drying System 

HOT 

$249 PRICE 

$449 

9065131 /AF300ANZ 60000353 /HD440S 

HOT 

PRICE 

Smiths City 

Colombo Street 

550 Colombo Street, 

Christchurch 

Smiths City 

Northwood 

1Radcliffe Rd, 

Christchurch 

SmithsCity 

Hornby 

6TowerStreet, 

Christchurch 

Appliances,Beds, 

Furniture,TVs, 

Audio &more. 

Offervaliddates vary,see product pages onlinefor details. Available while stockslast. Limited quantitydealsare limitone percustomer.#Discount is offour full retail price.*2Freedelivery valid 18 –31 

October fordelivery addresseswithin 30km of aSmiths Citystore or Auckland CBD. Free delivery terms,conditions and exclusions apply.Visit smithscity.co.nz formoredetail.Finance, Price Promise, 

Airpointsand promotion, terms, conditions, exclusions,creditcriteria and limits apply.Personal shoppersonly,trade and commercial not supplied.See smithscity.co.nz fordetails.

EVERYDAY 

LOWPRICES 

Number 8 

Potting Mix 40 litre 

245877 

Energizer 

Max Battery AA 

Pack of 20 

305744 

PAL 

GP Mini Roller Kit 

100mm 

305775 

Accent 

$8 82 

$7 65 $99 

Petrol Lawnmower 

400mm127cc 

2000563 

NeWProdUCt 

$289 

WaterBasedPrimer 

Undercoat8LWhite 

183108 

Meteor 

Hooded GasBBQ4 

Burner 

335923 

$249 

Black+Decker 

Hammer Drill 500 

Watt 

348329 

eXCLUSIve 

$49 99 

Komelon 

Pocket Tapes 

H: 160mm, W: 

95mm,D:50mm 

Black Yellow 

334733 

eXCLUSIve 

$10 98 

Jobmate 

D-Handle Fibreglass 

Spade 


$19 









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