North Canterbury News: November 23, 2023

Thursday,November23, 2023 | Issue1073 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Astep of faith has award winning outcome 

Modbod Facial Rejuvenation Clinic was awarded the Professional 

Services Award at the recent North Canterbury Business Awards. 

Reporter John Cosgrove talks with owner Pea Blackwood. 

ModBod had humble beginnings ina 

small room in Rangiora’s High Street, in 

2012. 

‘‘I was by myself in alittle space behind 

ahair salon,’’ says owner Pea Blackwood. 

ARegistered Nurse for over 10 years, 

Pea harboured an interest in aesthetics, 

and was interested in the surgical aspects 

of the beauty industry. 

She quickly realised she had abit of a 

creative streak, taking her into the 

appearance and cosmetic medicine side of 

the industry. 

She worked for an appearance 

medicine company, before branching out 

on her own. 

‘‘It was astep of faith –Istarted with 

nothing. It was agroundlevel opening. My 

young daughter was my inspiration to 

make something of myself.’’ 

That step of faith earned Pea the North 

CanterburyBusiness Awards Professional 

Services Award at the recent awards 

hosted by Enterprise North Canterbury. 

Pea comes from afamily of business 

owners, and attributes her success to the 

support and guidance they have given her. 

After two years she moved into bigger 

premises, then two years later moved into 

112 High Street. 

‘‘The business had grown well and I 

started to hire people to do the beauty 

therapy side of the business, which is 

completely different from the appearance 

medicine side of the operation.’’ 

She created aonestop shop for her 

clients with all the related beauty 

elements in one place. 

She purposely built five individual 

clinical rooms in the building –four 

beauty therapy rooms and one clinic for 

injectables. 

That went well until staff started to 

move on, so Pea made changes to work 

smarter. 

‘‘I wanted to continue to make the 

business profitable, but Iwanted to also 

ease the workload on me by finetuning it.’’ 

She achieved her goal by renting the 

rooms out to other women entrepreneurs, 

people with the same vision as her. 

‘‘It made the spaces and the costs more 

accessible for them.’’ 

From this new plan, she created the 

ModBod Wellness Hub, where there are 

counsellors, massage therapists, beauty 

therapists and amole cancer screening 

unit.” 

She says there is such alovely dynamic 

working there. 

‘‘We have all done the hard yards and 

our clients love the relaxed vibe we have 

there.’’ 

This ensured the hub was not just about 

injectables, botox fillers and facial nonsurgical 

restructuring, but also about 

Award winner ... Modbod Facial Rejuvenation Clinic owner Pea Blackwood with her 

partner Alan Fairbrother at the awards night. 

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wellness and beauty therapy. 

Pea says winning the professional 

services award, blew her mind. 

‘‘I had never thought of applying before. 

Iwas always so busy and Ihad put it in the 

‘too hard basket’. 

“But this year Ifelt it was time to enter 

so Isat down and filled out the application 

form.’’ 

It took Pea two weeks to complete the 

application. 

‘‘It was like sitting auniversity paper,’’ 

she says. 

‘‘Winning was amazing. It felt like one of 

those ‘you go girl’ moments. It was very 

humbling to win.’’ 

When she was being interviewed for the 

award she says they had abox of tissues on 

hand because it got so emotional 

recounting her journey. There is so much 

depth needed to make any business 

successful. It can’t be all about you and it 

can’t be just about money. 

‘‘It’s got to be about all the other people 

and doing things right, ticking the boxes 

and making it profitable.’’ 

People make asuccessful business, Pea 

says. 

Shaping local alcohol laws in the HurunuiDistrict 

Limits for alcohol at speciallicenced 

events in the Hurunui District will be 

reviewed on acasebycase basis. 

This is part of Hurunui District 

Councils Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 

which was adopted on Tuesday 

afternoon, and which comes into force on 

Friday, March 1, 2024.. 

The LAP outlines how alcohol is 

bought, sold and where it can be 

consumed within our district. By law it 

has to be reviewed every six years. 

Throughout September apublic 

consultation process invited members of 

the community to submit their thoughts 

on the Draft LAP. 

This opportunity was taken up by the 

general public, the local wine industry, 

and health organisations. 

The hearing enabled councillors to 

receive both oral and written 

submissions prior to deliberating and 

adopting the final LAP. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black, who 

chaired the meeting, said it was 

encouraging to hear from the community. 

‘‘It’s afarreaching one that has an 

impact on individuals, communities and 

businesses,’’ she said. 

Many of the Policy’s draft proposals 

were adopted as discretionary, giving the 

District Licensing Committee (DLC) the 

ability to review applications on acasebycase 

basis, and introduce conditions 

where deemed appropriate. Mrs Black 

said this was avery positive outcome, 

reflecting the genuine and honest nature 

of the formal consultation process of the 

Draft LAP. ‘‘We wanted to hear from our 

community, listen to what they had to say, 

and adopt apolicy to best fit the needs of 

everyone in Hurunui.’’ 

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By DAVID HILL, 

Local DemocracyReporter 

Change has been aconstanttheme of 

Paul Donnelly’s five years at Rangiora 

High School. 

Mr Donnelly is retiring from his 

position as the school’s first associate 

principal. 

He was appointedin2018 with abrief 

of supporting innovative change at the 

school 

‘‘The school had just come out of a 

difficult period and education in 

general was navigating immense 

change, both nationally and 

internationally. 

‘‘The students that we serve, their 

world is quite differentfrom the world 

us older teachers grew up in, and so our 

response to our students’needs, desires 

and dreams has to be different.’’ 

The school had justgone through a 

period of being managed by a 

commissioner, following the Board of 

Trustees resigning over adispute with 

then principal Peggy Burrows, who 

subsequently left. 

Mr Donnelly said school was no longer 

‘‘just about bells and periods being used 

to teachknowledge’’. 

‘‘It is about how do we create models 

to move away from an industrial model 

of education, and Ithink primary 

schools do it better than us with their 

holistic approach. 

‘‘At high school we move into 

specialisation which is important, but it 

has to be balanced.’’ 

He said it was about building 

relationships and gettingtoknow young 

people, ‘‘what makes them tick and what 

drives them’’. 

He believed there were ‘‘three 

fundamental premisesofeducation’’ 

gentleness, truth and beauty, which 

transcended culture,age and gender. 

But there was adanger of getting stuck 

Paul Donnelly 

in amindset of passingexams and 

gettingcredits. 

Education had lost touch with 

spiritually, but the introduction of Māori 

tikanga was helpingyoung people to 

reconnect, which could improve 

wellbeing. 

New technology was a‘‘wonderful 

tool’’, but it could also be abarrier for 

those unable to access it. 

‘‘We don’t know what the future is 

going to hold, we have some indications, 

but we are really alittle bit blind to it,’’ 

Mr Donnelly said. 

‘‘So recognising who we are now as 

good and beautiful people allows us to 

develop the skills and knowledge for 

tomorrow.’’ 

During his time at the school, Mr 

Donnelly worked with other agencies 

including the Ministry of Social 

Development, Ministry of Education, the 

Waimakariri and Hurunui District 

Councils, ComCol North Canterbury and 

local schools to establish Youth Futures 

North Canterbury. 

Rangiora High School hosted three 

Youth Futures careers expos, with next 

year’s expo moving to Mainpower 

Stadium. 

This year he has been involved in 

revitalising the school’s sports and arts 

programmes. 

‘‘My leadership has simply been about 

giving people the freedom giving them 

the funds and the space to do it.’’ 

Mr Donnelly said he would be taking 

some time out before deciding on his 

next career path, but he was not ready to 

retire. 

One concern he did have was the 

pressures on principals. 

‘‘The life span of amodern principal is 

pretty short and that is saying something 

to us as anation.’’ 

He said Rangiora’s principal Bruce 

Kearney needed to be ‘‘nurtured, cared 

for and loved’’. 

Board of Trustees presiding member 

Simon Green said the associate 

principal role was created due to the 

complexity of leadership in aschool of 

1600 students. 

‘‘Paul quickly established astrong 

desire to help Rangiora High School 

promote its kind and nurturing learning 

environment, while at the same time 

challenging ākonga to be the very best 

they can be.’’ 

Mr Green said Mr Donnelly would be 

remembered for quoting Henry David 

Thoreau’s words: ‘‘suck the marrow out 

of life’’ and encouraging others to live in 

the moment. 

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Police Station’sfuture in limbo 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

The future of Rangiora’sformer police 

station remains in limbo as 

negotiations between NgāiTahu 

Property and New Zealand Police 

continue. 

The building was closed in 

September 2019 for aseismic 

assessment after safety concerns were 

raised about the building during 

refurbishment work. 

It was found to be nonrepairable and 

condemned. 

In 2021 the building was declared 

‘‘surplustopolice needs’’, and the fourstep 

Crown disposal process began. 

After it was deemed the land was not 

needed for any other public works, and 

Land Information New Zealand 

confirmed the property was exempt 

from abuyback requirement, the 

property was offered to NgāiTahu 

under theTreaty of Waitangi 

settlement process, Right of First 

Refusal. 

ANew Zealand Police spokesperson 

says the property has been offered to 

NgāiTahu, but nine months has lapsed 

without adecision being made, so areoffer 

is now required. 

‘‘NgāiTahu have been working 

constructively with NZPolice on this 

matter and we are in regular 

communication.'' 

ANgāiTahu Property spokesperson 

declined to say whether adecision on 

the future of the property was likely to 

be made soon. 

‘‘Due to commercial sensitivities, 

NgāiTahu Property does not comment 

on potential development 

opportunities,’’ the spokesperson said. 

If NgāiTahu Property decides not to 

accept the reoffer, the property will be 

sold on the open market. 

New Zealand Police do not intend to 

demolish the building as part of the 

divestment. ‘‘This decision will be 

made by the new owner,’’ the 

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History of path finders captured 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Another book capturing atreasuretrove 

of history from the HawardenWaikari 

district, is due to be released next 

month. 

The book, Our Path Finders II,the fifth 

in aseries, captures achievements, 

wider family links, stories and some 

tragedies, of men born in the district 

between 1920 to 1940 era. 

From an initial list of 306 names, 

biographies for 180 men born in the 1920 

to 1940 date range were received by an 

enthusiastic committee working on the 

project. 

As with an earlier book in the series, 

Apron Strings II,the opportunity has 

also been taken to include agroup 

missed from the earlier Path Finder 

book. 

The five book series had its beginnings 

in 2007 when acommittee of the 

Waipara Country Historical Society was 

formed to produce abook called Our 

Apron Strings. 

The book recalled the lives of 170 

women, born before 1920, who had lived 

in the HawardenWaikari district. 

The publication proved to be popular 

and, after four reprints, 740 copies have 

been sold. 

Our Guardians of Freedom followed. It 

was published in 2010. 

This book documented service in the 

six wars between 1899 and 1975, with 335 

copies being sold. 

The third book, — Our Path Finders — 

included men born up to 1920. Again, 

this was very successful and, when it was 

released in December 2015, 350 copies 

were sold. 

Book 4followed — Our Apron Strings 

II. 

Published in December 2022, it 

included some women who were missed 

from the first book, but the main dates 

were 1920 to 1940. 

The initial print run of 350 copies was 

quickly sold, and areprint was ordered 

to meet ongoing demand. Asecond 

reprint is now on order. 

The committee was unable to contact a 

significant number on its list for the fifth 

book, who had come and gone from the 

district leaving memories but ‘‘no 

forwarding address’’. 

Several who made the list were found 

to have been born later, and afew 

declined to participate. 

Book five will be launched at the 

Hawarden Hall on Saturday December 

2, at 2pm. Copies will be available for 

sale for $50. There is no Eftpos facility. 

Advance orders can be made to Janet 

Jensen on 0273350111. 

Path Finder ... Ted Phipps, whose 

biography is in the book, at his beloved 

Lakes Station, west of Hawarden. Aged 75, 

Ted passed away on November 23, 2015. 

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The North Course, North Canterbury’s 

celebration of local food, beverage and 

hospitality, is proving popular with local 

diners part way through the monthlong 

event. 

To date, there have been over 200 

ratings submitted by the public via The 

North Course website. 

Last year, the inaugural event 

gathered 206 ratings for the entire 

month. 

Taking place throughout November 

2023, The North Course is run by 

Enterprise North Canterbury’s food and 

beverage provenance brand MADE 

NORTH CANTERBURY. 

It features 21 delicious dishes crafted 

by local restaurants, cafes, wineries and 

bakeries from Kaiapoi to Hanmer 

Springs. Each dish entered into The 

North Course must contain at least one 

locally sourced ingredient. 

Diners are invited to order The North 

Course dish at any of the participating 

eateries then go to thenorthcourse.co.nz 

to submit arating for the dish and enter 

to win aluxury weekend prize package. 

The participating hospitality outlets 

are also vying for achance to be featured 

in Cuisine Magazine by garnering the 

most votes throughout the month. 

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Wine &Pizza Bar in Oxford, which won 

the most votes in the 2022 event says, The 

North Course is going really well. 

‘‘Our patrons remember The North 

Course from last year and are eager to 

enter the competition. We’re really 

pleased to be involved in The North 

Course again this year. 

‘‘It is such agreat campaign and you 

really get to know your local producers.’’ 

Dani says their entry —View Hill 

Pizza, which features local lamb and 

local olives —isvery popular with their 

customers. 

One lucky diner who has submitted a 

rating before the months end will be 

randomly drawn as the winner of anight 

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lunch for two at Greystone Cellar Door, 

two tickets to the North Canterbury Wine 

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By encouraging our local diners to get 

out and support our local hospitality 

outlets, who are in turn supporting our 

local food and beverage producers and 

growers, The North Course is abeautiful 

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Anumber of local supermarkets are 

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Reaching out ... Arecent Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meetandgreet 

function. 


Seniors taking care 

of grandchildren 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Mostseniors are free to enjoy friend’s 

company, travel and retirement. 

But sadly for agrowingnumber, life 

inadvertently throws them acurve ball, 

which can see them looking after young 

childrenoreven babies. 

Due to circumstancesbeyond their 

control, they have become parents again 

at atime far removed from when they 

had their children. 

They become the principal caregivers 

to their grandchild, while coping with 

the sometimesdire or fraught 

circumstanceswhich caused the 

children’s upheaval. 

Where do they go for schooling 

information, primary medical care, 

financialassistance or even to answer 

any of the 101 questions about modern 

childcare that they are now facing daily? 

Community Wellbeing North 

Canterbury Trust’sclinical operations 

leader Julie Best says it is often alonely 

job raisingyour grandchildren but the 

the trust is there to help. 

‘‘Some grandparents are in their late 

70s or 80s and suddenly they have to take 

care of anewborn baby or teenager. 

‘‘It’stricky for them and they don’t 

know where to turn to for support, all 

while trying to be substitute parents for 

kids used to acompletely different 

lifestyle.’’ 

She says grandparents soon find their 

social lives disappearing as friends don’t 

understand why they can’tcome out 

anymore to play golf, ride or socialise. 

Then there is the reason behind this 

sudden change of circumstances and 

how the grandparents try their best to 

shield their grandchildren, all while 

trying to support whichever of their 

children is also in trouble. 

Marcus and Vicki have custody of two 

grandchildren described by them as 

two ‘‘fullon’’boys, 11 and 12 years old. 

Both have been diagnosed with 

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). 

Marcus and Vicki took custody of the 

children 10 years ago when the children 

were infants. 

If they had not obtained custody, the 

children would have been placed in 

foster care. 

They already had four children ,two of 

whom still live at home, along with the 

grandchildren in their care. 

Joining Community Wellbeing’s 

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 

support group in 2020, Vicki says they 

now know they are not on their own, and 

there are many others in the same 

situation. 

‘‘You are doing something that you 

didn’t expect to do, but knowing that 

other people are doing it and this little 

group of people can get together and 

share stories of what has been going on 

is abig help,’’ Marcus says. 

The Community Wellbeing 

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 

support group often has up to 14 people 

attending the meetings, held several 

times during the school terms. 

The next one is on November 23, at 200 

King Street Rangiora. 

Christmas in Kaikōura 

AChristmas Grotto, apool party, movies, 

stories, crafts, carols and agift giving tree 

are all helping to bring some Christmas 

cheer to Kaikōura. 

Innovative Waste Kaikōura is hosting a 

Christmas Grotto until Sunday, November 

26, with the doors open from 9am today 

and tomorrow and from 10am on Saturday 

and Sunday. 

Locals from Clarence River to Oaro are 

encouraged to ‘‘light up your letterbox’’ 

with aChristmas theme. Entries close on 

December 9, with nine Hammer Hardware 

voucherstobewon. 

Young people aged 12 to 18 years are 

invited to make asplash at afree pool 

party at the Kaikōura Aquatic Centre from 

4pm on Friday, December 8. 

Christmas themed movies, The Muppet 

Christmas Carol and The Santa Clause,will 

be screening at the Mayfair Arts and 

Culture Centre on Saturday and Sunday, 

December 9and 10. 

Gift giving trees will be located at the 

Kaikōura Library and Te Whare Putea 

from December 1to15, so pop along and 

bring some Christmas cheer for those less 

fortunate. 

Fyffe House will be opening its doors for 

Christmas crafts on Thursday, Saturday 

and Sunday, December 7, 9and 10. Contact 

Ann on (03) 3195835 to book your spot. 

The West End Festival will be held on 

Saturday, December 16, from 3pm to 9pm 

with festive entertainment, bouncy castle, 

children’s crafts, market stalls, food, 

shopping and Santa Claus. 

The Kaikōura combined churches carols 

evening will be held from 7pm on Sunday, 

December 17, at the Kaikōura Memorial 

Hall. 

Mrs Claus will be reading children’s 

Christmas stories at the Kaikōura Library 

from 4.30pm on Tuesday, December 19, so 

come along in your favourite Christmas 

pyjamas.

Floating with Whio —mural 


Rangiora artist Mel Eaton 

has completed her awardwinning 

mural, Floating with 

Whio. 

Mel was one of 10 New 

Zealand artists who won the 

top prize in Keep New 

Zealand Beautiful’sResene 

Nature Mural Competition 

2023. 

The large 36 square metre 

mural, painted on the 

exterior of the Dudley Park 

Toilet block, is designed to 

help raise awareness of New 

Zealand’s unique 

biodiversity and the 

challenges facing it. 

‘‘This mural is apeaceful 

portrait of our native New 

Zealand wetland duck, the 

whio and our connection to 

the waterways we share,’’ 

says Mel. 

‘‘Floating With Whio is 

inspired by flowing water and 

our native blue ko whio whio 

ducks. 

‘‘This mural has really 

livened up this area in 

Dudley Park, Rangiora, and 

makes the skate park, courts 

and greenspace an even more 

fun place for our local 

families to visit.’’ 

The Resene Nature Mural 

Competition is part of the 

Paint New Zealand Beautiful 

programme and ran from 

April to June 2023. 

Community members were 

asked to submit 

environmentallythemed 

mural designs to paint on a 

wall in their local 

community. Artists from 

around New Zealand sent in 

their designs, with the top ten 

murals selected in June 

based on their environmental 

message, enhancement of the 

community, and originality/ 

creativity. 

The winners have been 

given up to 12 months to bring 

their mural to life. 

The winning artists receive 

a$1000 commission on 

completion of their mural, 

along with a$750 Resene 

paint voucher and other 

materials to paint their 

mural. 

Keep New Zealand 

Beautiful CEO Heather 

Saunderson says the Resene 

Nature Mural Competition 

provides agreat opportunity 

for artists to beautify their 

local communities. 

‘‘The beautification of 

public spaces greatly benefits 

communities by increasing 

civic pride, deterring 

vandalism, and reducing 

antisocial behaviour such as 

littering and graffiti,” she 

says. ‘‘We were impressed 

with the dozens of highcalibre 

entries we received, 

so much so that narrowing 

the selection to just ten 

winners was atough task! 

‘‘Mel’s mural is one of the 

first of the 2023 murals to be 

fully completed. 

‘We are thrilled to see the 

result, and we are excited to 

watch the other talented 

winning artists bring their 

murals to life around 

Aotearoa.’’ 

Art on show ... An awardwinning mural, Floating with Whio, by 

Rangiora artist Mel Eaton, has been installed on the exterior of the 

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Around the electorate with 

STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA 

Next year will be an 

excitingchallenge 

At the time of writing, we are still 

waitingfor aGovernmenttobeformed; 

nevertheless, next year promises a 

muchneeded shift in political direction 

that the public overwhelmingly voted 

for. 

Theshortcomings of the electoral 

processes are atopic for another day, 

but suffice it to say that changes will 

have to be made in theprocesses that led 

to the drawnout interregnum period 

with all the associated costs to our 

economy. 

The promised dry conditions expected 

from El Nino have started to bite just at 

atime when many farmers feel the 

financial pinch from lower prices and 

rising costs. 

The New Zealand economyhas always 

relied on agriculture to help pay our way 

in the world, and climatic challenges are 

part and parcel of agriculture, but there 

is no doubt we are all in this together. 

In Parliament Ilook forward to 

continuing with my Members Bill —the 

Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door 

Tasting) Amendment Bill. 

The bill seeks to address anomalies in 

the law that make it difficult and 

expensive for cellar doorstocharge for 

the samples of their wine to their 

visitors. 

Reflecting current industrypractice, a 

sample will be defined under the Act 

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and limited to 40 millilitres.That is 

approximately 18 samples per 

750millilitre bottle. 

Second, limited categoriesofofflicenceare 

available to awinery under 

the Act by adding acategory of offlicencegeneral 

to wineriesholding an 

onlicence, such as awinery or acafe. 

Definitions of ‘‘winery’’and ‘‘winery 

cellar door’’, which reflect the current 

use of those terms, are in the bill. 

The objectivesofthe current Act are 

that the sale, supply, and consumption of 

alcohol should be undertaken safely and 

responsibly andthat the harm caused by 

the excessive or inappropriate 

consumption of alcohol should be 

minimised. 

This bill will further advance those 

objectives. 

The bill passed its ‘First Reading’ with 

105 votes out of 120, which is 

unprecedentedfor a‘Conscience Vote’. 

Alcohol legislation is usually treated 

as aconscience matter and left to 

individual MPs to decide. 

The JusticeSelect Committeewill 

hear submissions and report to the 

House early in the New Year, where it 

will progress (or not) through the 

remaining stages. 

Next year will be excitingand 

challenging. New Zealanders voted for 

change, and change is coming. 

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Police have issued awarning to 

Rangioraresidents to lock up their 

vehicles, and remove valuables over 

night, after vehicles north of Blackett 

Street were targeted by thieves over 

several evenings. 

Parking in view of the house, under 

sensor lighting or having CCTV is also 

very beneficial, Police say. 

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday 

coming up Police want shoppers to be 

smart when shopping online. 

Shoppersare urged to make sure the 

site they are purchasing from is 

authentic. 

‘‘We have seen many sites being 

imitation and fakes, who then proceed 

to use shopperscard details, or the 

goods are never received. 

‘‘Check the URL or web address 

matches and be careful entering 

personal details into the sites. 

‘‘Don’t save payment details for next 

time. 

‘‘Remember aNZwebsite doesn’t 

always mean aNZcompany.’’ 

Policereport for earlyNovember 

November 7:Unlicensed female had her 

vehicle impounded after being stopped 

driving in Rangiora; ARangiora man 

was processed for EBA while driving in 

Fernside; 

APegasus female was charged with a 

raft of offences after damaging property 

and includes offensive use of a 

telephone; ARangiora male was 

forbidden to drive after being stopped 

driving without the correct licence. 

November 8:AWaikari male was 

charged for driving while disqualified in 

Hanmer;Amale was blackmailed 

online by an overseas female 

threatening to send photostofriends 

and family members; ARangiora male 

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was stopped driving with EBA in 

Kaiapoi on an alcohol interlock licence, 

charges are pending; Abike was stolen 

from ashed at Fullers Road. 

ARangiora female was charged for 

intentional damage when she drove into 

another vehicle. 

November 9:Two Rangiora males were 

processed for EBA while driving in 

Rangiora; The windscreen of avehicle 

was smashed by arock overnight while 

parked at aproperty in Balcairn. 

November 10:Number plates were 

stolen from abus parked at a 

commercial property on Edward St; A 

male youth was charged with EBA after 

he was involved in an accident near 

Hanmer. 

November 11:ASelwyn mans wallet was 

stolen and bank cards used while 

visiting North Canterbury; Amotorbike 

was listed for sale online, amale turned 

up to aRangiora property to view the 

bike and rode off on it; Awindow was 

smashed at acommercial property in 

Kaiapoi by youth, no items were taken; 

Vehicles reported doing burnouts and 

racing in Loburn. Officers attended, 

further enquiries continuing. 

November 12:Theft of power tools 

reported from aproperty under 

construction in Ohoka, no damage 

caused. 

Three youth were caught by Police 

trying to gain access into aRangiora 

building site &retail store. 

November 13:Anintoxicated male from 

Mackenzie was issued an infringement 

notice for possessing alcohol in a 

banned area in Rangiora; A 

personalised number plate was stolen 

from avehicle parked at Leithfield 

Beach; Power tools were stolen from a 

trade vehicle in Woodend. 

Regionalcouncils lobby for resilient rivers against storms 


Local Democracy Reporter 

Adapting to climate change and 

providing sustainable transport are 

priorities for Environment 

Canterbury's long term plan, ameeting 

has heard. 

Environment Canterbury (ECan) 

chairperson Peter Scottand 

councillor Tutehounuku Korako 

spoke about the issues at aKaikōura 

District Council workshop on 

Wednesday. 

ECan has joined with other regional 

councils lobbying central Government 

to help to make rivers more resilient 

against major storms. 

The councils have called for a$2.5 

billion funding package over 10 years, 

Cr Scott said. 

‘‘We did some work with (outgoing 

Finance Minister) Grant Robertson 

and areport was produced —Before 

The Deluge —which presented agood 

business case, but Cyclone Gabrielle 

happened and all the resources went 

into the recovery.’’ 

Cr Scott said the incoming 

government had indicated funding 

infrastructure was apriority and he 

hoped this could be extended to 

include river work. 

‘‘It is not something Iwould like to 

see pushed back when there is anew 

Government,’’ Kaikōura Mayor Craig 

Mackle said. 

Kaikōura councillor Tony Blunt said 

maintenance on rivers was amajor 

issue forthe district. 

‘‘The problem for us is alot more 

immediate because the mountains are 

right there and we have the 

earthquake debris waiting to come 

down.’’ 

Meanwhile, the demand for public 

transport has increased as petrol 

prices rise, Cr Scott said. He predicted 

abus shortage in the region over the 

next six months as the council could 

not obtain new buses fast enough to 

meet demand. 

Cr Korako, aNgāiTahu councillor, 

said the priority forthe region’s 10 

Papatipu Rūnanga was the protection 

of freshwater, indigenous biodiversity 

and climate mitigation. 

‘‘From the conversations Ihave had, 

Ithink the Rūnanga are going to work 

closer with councils which ... is 

important.’’ 

Mr Mackle said the mayorsand chief 

executives of the Marlborough, 

Kaikōuraand Hurunui District 

councils met with Te Rūnanga o 

KaikōuraatTakahanga Marae last 

Friday. 

‘‘There was no agenda and Ithink 

that was important.’’ 

Cr Scott said he wanted to bring a 

contingent of ECan staff and 

councillors to Kaikōurafor two days, 

next year,tobecome morefamiliar 

with issues facing the district. 



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Climate change costly 

ByDAVID HILL, 


Helping Waimakariri businesses 

be more resilient in the face of 

climate change is akey goal in 

the councils's 10year strategy. 

The Waimakariri districthas 

faced ‘‘unprecedented’’ costs 

from major storms and flooding, 

Waimakariri District Council 

strategy, engagement and 

economic development general 

manager Simon Hart says. 

Weather events over the last 

three years have cost the council 

$10 million in unplanned 

expenditure, he said. 

Local businesses had been hit 

by Covid19, the Canterbury 

earthquakes, drought, flooding, 

storms and the rising cost of 

living over the last 13 years, he 

said. 

‘‘All of these events impact on 

people’s livelihoods,’’ Mr Hart 

said. 

‘‘We need to be able to adapt as 

we can see more adverse events 

happening in the future, so it is 

about how we can help 

businesses to be more 

sustainable.’’ 

The Waimakariri District 

Council adopted the 

Waimakariri Economic 

Development Strategy 2024/34 

earlier this month. 

The strategy replaced the 

council’s Local Development 

Strategy, which was adopted in 

2012 in the wake of the 2010 and 

2011 earthquakes. 

‘‘This strategy does feel like a 

steep shift from 2012, as abig 

chunk of that strategy was capital 

Sustainable future ... Resilience is 

the focus of the new Waimakariri 

Economic Development Plan. 

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projects and areal focus was on 

recovery,’’ Mr Hart said. 

‘‘Now the focus is on climate 

change and supporting business 

to adapt and be resilient, 

particularly agriculture,’’ 

business and centres senior 

advisor Vanessa Thompson 

added. 

She said there was move 

towards ‘‘a circular economy’’, 

whichhad agreater emphasis on 

reusing and repairing goods, 

rather than sendingthem to 

landfill. 

Agricultureremained 

important to the local economy, 

along with manufacturing and 

the demanddriven economy, 

such as retail and construction 

‘‘anything whichservices a 

household’’, Mr Hart said. 

Waimakariri as avisitor 

attraction was the subject of a 

separatevisitor strategy 

developedwith Enterprise North 

Canterbury, the council’s 

economic development arm, and 

incorporatedinto the 

ChristchurchNZ Destination 

Management Plan. 

‘‘Tourism is not one of the big 

income earners for us, as our 

visitors are mainly from 

Christchurch, visitingfamily and 

friends,’’ Mr Hart said. 

‘‘But when we develop 

infrastructure like Mainpower 

Stadium, which are regionally 

and nationally significant, then 

we tend to attract more visitors.’’ 

He said the Waimakariri 

Economic Development Strategy 

would be incorporatedinto the 

2024/34 Long Term Plan, but no 

fundingwould be sought next 

year. 

The strategy identified 53 

action points,with some of those 

already underwayand others 

could be actioned within existing 

budgets. 

Options included working with 

businesses to investigate 

renewable energy, support the 

primary sector in tackling 

climate change,support 

initiatives such as a‘‘repair cafe’’ 

and supporting astro tourism at 

Oxford. 

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The Fernside community is 

being urged to report any 

suspicious activity to 

Environment Canterbury after 

rubbish was dumped alongside 

the Cust River. 

It was dumped close to the 

Bridge Road, O’Roarkes Road 

pedestrian bridge recently. 

ECan’s flood protection 

recovery manager Shaun 

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inorganic items is rife across 

the region, putting flood 

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water health at risk. 

‘‘Not only can these items be 

ahealth and safety issue for 

membersofthe public, animals 

and those having to remove the 

rubbish, having these items 

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Memorial service at crashsite 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

The niece of aNew Zealand airman killed 

80 years ago says visiting the crash site 

was an experience she will always 

cherish. 

Heather Brown of Loburn, and six of 

her cousins travelled to Germany to 

attend amemorial service organised by 

German crash site researcher Erik 

Wieman, who found the wrecksite in 

2017. 

Heather’s uncle, Invercargillborn 

Flight Sergeant Alexander Holms, died 

aged 34, after his Stirling bomber was shot 

down during an air raid over Germany, 

early on the morning of September 6, 

1943. 

‘‘My father Bill Holms was Uncle Alex’s 

brother. They grew up in Waimahaka.’’ 

Heather only found out about her uncle 

when Erik sent the story about the crash 

site to New Zealand newspapers seeking 

any relatives in 2019. 

‘‘It took afew years to get there thanks 

to Covid, but Iwas so very proud to be 

there and join in the service.’’ 

This took place in the German city of 

Ludwigshafen am Rhein, south of 

Frankfurt, and included representatives 

from the United Kingdom Royal Air 

Force and the New Zealand defence 

attache, as well as families of the other 

New Zealand and British servicemen 

killed. 

‘‘While it was avery emotional 

occasion, the wonderful people there 

kept the mood light as they celebrated the 

lives of the stricken bomber crew who had 

crashed there 80 years ago.’’ 

Flight Sergeant Holms, aged 34, was a 

Royal New Zealand Air Forcenavigator 

serving aboard the Stirling heavy bomber 

of 149 Squadron, RAF. 

He was one of three Kiwis aboard that 

fateful flight. 

The bomber was part of a605 bomber 

Together ... Descendants of Flight Sergeant Alexander Holms gather at the crash site in 

theGerman city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, south of Frankfurt. From left. Ross Hogue, 

Simon Hogue, Alister and Diane Menpes, Heather Brown, Alison and Jeremy Hogue. 


raid that left RAF Lakenheathinthe UK 

on the evening of September 5, 1943, to 

attack the industrial cities of 

Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, a800 mile 

round trip. 

After dropping their bombs and turning 

for home, they were shot down. 

Only one member of the sevenman 

English and Kiwi crew survived the crash 

the tail gunner. The bomber‘s remains 

still rest in afarmer’s field near the city of 

Ludwigshafen. 

F/S Holms's body was recovered by 

German forces and buried at Dernbach, 

160 Km further south. 

There were 34 aircraft shot down and 

174 airmen killed that night,and until 

recently the exact location of the crash 

site of the Stirling bomber was unknown. 

Mr Wieman was led to the site in 2017 by 

aman who had witnessed the crash as a 

young lad. Ms Brown says there is anice 

plaque on the site now and following the 

service they were all treated to soup and 

bread supplied from aGerman Army field 

kitchen. 

Taking abreak ... Kaiapoi North School 

students take abreak after climbing Mt Cass, 

near Waipara, during the 3Peaks Challenge. 


Kaiapoi pupils 

climbhigh 

Kaiapoi North School students have 

been rising to new heights. 

More than 100 year 6to8students 

have participated in the school’s annual 

3Peaks Challenge over the last few 

weeks. 

Teacher Olivia Hurley said the 

challenge involved completing three 

different walks, climbing North 

Canterbury mountains which gradually 

get harder. 

‘‘This year we have had over 100 year 

6to8students participate in this 

challenge that gives them avariety of 

learning opportunities. 

‘‘Although each walk has its own 

challenges, our students always 

persevere and encourage others.’’ 

This year the students climbed the 

Godley Heads Loop Track, Mt Cass at 

Waipara, and Mt Isobel at Hanmer 

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Festive season celebrations open with a 

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Held in the river town’s central area, 

fun events will run throughout the day, 

culminating in the Kaiapoi Toyota Santa 

Parade. 

The Wilsons Traffic Management 

Community Street Market and the Lion 

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market on Williams Street, along with 

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people to enjoy awide selection of 

culinary treats. 

Live music and roaming buskers will 

keep the crowd entertained throughout 

the day, spreading Christmas cheer. 

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entertainment, with live music from An 

Octave Below –anupandcoming 

Canterbury band from 11am, and the 

popular crowd favourites, AFamily 

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Inside the carnival area will be the 

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There will be alot of inflatable 

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Kaiapoi Promotions Association event 

Ho ho ho ... Santa arrives in town at last year’s festive celebrations. 

coordinator Tracy Inwood invites 

Kaiapoi residents and visitors from afar 

to stay for the highlight of the day –the 

Santa Parade beginning at 1.30pm. 

‘‘There will be something magical 

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walking down Santa Claus's route 

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Starting at the corner of Charles and 

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towards Williams Street, turning south 

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and ending on Hilton Street. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

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turning south along Williams Street 

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end of the parade. 

Summer fun ... Kyla Whiting, aged 5, operates one of the paddle boats at last year’s 

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Christmas cheer solutions sought 



Solutions are needed to bring Christmas 

cheer to struggling families, says 

Waimakariri Deputy Mayor Neville 

Atkinson. 

Cr Atkinson said he was shocked to 

hear of record demand at Kaiapoi’s food 

bank. 


Canterbury Trust’s Kaiapoi food bank 

gave out arecord 222 parcels in 

September and volunteers were bracing 

for another big Christmas rush. 

‘‘Those numbers are astronomical,’’ 

Cr Atkinson said. 

‘‘I absolutely support what they are 

doing and know they are under massive 

pressure. 

‘‘We need to make sure pressure is put 

on Government and other agencies to 

make sure people have adequate 

resources to look after themselves.’’ 


Canterbury Trust marketing manager 

Louise Leitch said demand had 

increased dramatically in the last two 

years. 

‘‘Two years ago we gave out an average 

of 35 parcels amonth, but in September 

we gave out 222, which is the highest 

number outside of the Christmas 

period.’’ 

The trust has been running an appeal 

in recent weeks to raise some urgently 

needed funds to support the food bank. 

She said many of families seeking help 

had two parents working, but faced high 

rents, alack of affordable housing, 

rising petrol prices and the cost of 

groceries. 

‘‘A lot of people are coming to us who 

have never needed support before, but 

they can’t feed their kids because of the 

cost of living.’’ 

The trust is also gearing up for the 

annual Toot for Tucker food drive on 

Tuesday, December 5, with all of the 

Kaiapoi donations going to the Kaiapoi 

Community Support food bank. 

The last two years have seen record 

food hauls from Toot for Tucker, but the 

demand in the lead up to Christmas last 

year, meant the food bank was seeking 

donations again amonth later. 

The trust will also have Christmas 

giving trees set up in the lead up to 

Christmas, where people can drop off 

gifts for families in need. 

Trees will be available at the Kaiapoi 

Library, Kaiapoi New World, Pak’nSave 

Rangiora, and Ray White in Kaiapoi, 

Rangiora and Pegasus, with the gifts 

collected by volunteers. 

‘‘We welcome gifts for children, teens, 

and mums and dads,’’ Ms Leitch said. 

‘‘We often find we don’t get enough for 

the teens.’’ 

She recommended toiletries, 

chocolates and gift vouchers were 

suitable for teenagers. 

Gifts can be dropped off by December 

17, so they can be delivered in time and 

should be new and unwrapped. 

Donations of gift wrapping paper were 

also welcome, so parents at least had the 

pleasure of wrapping their children’s 

presents. 


Canterbury Trust supports families 

across the Waimakariri and Hurunui 

districts from its base in the Kaiapoi 

Community Centre in Sewell Street. 

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PHOTO:TIM KENNETH 

Oxford’sBig Day Out 


Agreat crowd, coupled with fine 

weather, saw ahuge turnout at the 

Oxford and Districts Lions Club’s Big 

Family Fun Day Out. 

Club president Phil Bay says he’s 

very happy how the third annual 

family fun day turned out on Sunday. 

‘‘So many people turned up to help 

us run the event. 

‘‘We needed 60 people to make it 

work and were surprised by the large 

numbers which turned up.’’ 

He cites support from the Oxford and 

district community, the Oxford Area 

School, Young Farmers Club, Air 

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members of the Woodend and Pegasus 

and the Rangiora Lions Clubs who all 

helped make the show the best it has 

been. 

‘‘I started the event three years ago 

and it’s grown every year with this one 

being the biggest so far.’’ 

Mr Bay says the Lions run it as an 

affordable fun day out. 

‘‘It’s something kids can get a 

memorable experience from. 

‘‘It’s now one of those events which 

everyone puts on their calendar to 

attend each year.’’ 

Therewere many attractions at the 

Oxford Showgrounds. 

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was there, along with an animal 

farmyard full of pets all seeking 

attention from visitors, horse and cart 

rides, classic cars on display and over 

30 stalls offering food and items. 

‘‘I have to thank the community for 

supporting us so well, the Bristows for 

arranging the blade shearing displays, 

the local firebrigade for 

demonstrating their skills by cutting a 

car open and the spinning club for 

demonstrating their craft all day in the 

sun,’’ says Phil. 

The new dog agility display attracted 

plenty of attention and Phil says stalls 

were busy throughout the day. 

‘‘I went for awalk around lunchtime 

and was amazed at how popular all the 

stands were. 

‘‘Kids were queuing up to do 

everything right down to banging nails 

into timber, it was so good to see them 

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Acivil defence exercise based 

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year flooding of the Ashley 

River threatening Rangiora 

was held recently. 

This was the second of two 

annual exercises where local 

volunteer Civil Defence 

Emergency Management 

(CDEM) teams practice work 

together to respond to a 

simulated emergency. 

The NZRT 12 response team, 

and the Welfare Support and 

Operational Support sections 

of the Emergency Support 

team, worked together during 

the exercise. 

They operated aCivil 

Defence Centre, supported a 

Community Emergency Hub, 

and coordinated the response 

from amobile Incident Control 

Point. 

The public were invited to 

see how aCommunity 

Emergency Hub functions.The 

Operational Support 

volunteers set up aStar Link 

community internet 

connection which would offer 

isolated communities WiFi 

services. 

Civil Defence Emergency 

Management Officer Paul Cull 

says there were 40 CDEM 

volunteers onsite with 

assistance from the Volunteer 

Victims roleplayers,supported 

by Waimakariri District 

Council civil defence staff. 

‘‘The exercise was agreat 

Making it work ... Waimakariri Rescue Team12 members, Grace 

Popplewell (left), Irene Chalmers and Emily Hedges work with 

Waimakariri District Council civil defence volunteers Karen Betony 

and Linda van der Berg at the community hub. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

success. Iamvery pleased with 

the skills and professionalism 

displayed by all of the 

volunteers who participated. 

‘‘It was also avery helpful 

opportunity to practise with 

our mobile generator and 

portable Star Link satellite 

internet system.’’ 

‘‘We have received some 

valuable learnings from the 

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Poetry milestone 

Oxford poet Jason Clements has 

celebrated 20 years of publishing 

Catalyst, aliterary arts journal 

established to shake up the poetry 

publishing scene. 

The celebration was held at 

Christchurch’s Space Academy 

earlier this month with the launch 

of Catalyst volume 20. 

The 20th anniversary special 

edition features artwork by 

Claude Jones, plus work by 

leading and emerging New 

Zealand poets alongside poetry 

from around the world. 

‘‘Catalyst has always shown an 

interest in poetry fusions, 

experimental writing and forms, 

and particularly, other 

languages,’’ Jason, who writes 

under the pen name Doc 

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of Catalyst, said. 

The first 10 years of Catalyst saw 

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languages and cultures. Since 

then, Jason has travelled to 

numerous countries presenting 

Catalyst and building an 

international friendship and 

reputation while bringing home 

feature sections of poetry from 

around the world. 

Space Academy was packed 

with poets and lovers of poetry for 

the anniversary celebration which 

‘‘featured live music by The 

Argonauts, readings by 

contributors, and astellar open 

microphone’’, Jason says. 

Aspecial anniversary cake was 

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Special occasion ... Jason 

Clements, the publisher and editor of 

Catalyst, aliterary arts journal 

established to shake up the poetry 

publishing scene 20 years ago, with 

an anniversary cake during a 

celebration at Space Academy in 

Christchurch earlier this month. 


of the Catalyst volume 20 cover, 

and decorated with 20 candles. 

The international launch of 

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Afavourite holiday spot in Hurunui 

will open its gates this weekend. 

WaikariReserve camping ground is 

ready after an upgrade. 

Aclassroom, donated by the 

MinistryofEducation, has been 

relocated from Hurunui College to 

Waikari Reserve. 

It has been repurposed with a 

kitchen area, four selfcontained 

bathrooms, including one with 

disabled access, alaundry with two 

washing machines and two driers, a 

separate multipurpose meeting room, 

and aramp for wheelchair access. 

There are12powered sites at the 

reserves, and dogs arewelcome. 

Hurunui District Council’s senior 

property officer Evan Schoombie says 

the refreshed holiday spot is the result 

of acombined effortbetween council 

staff managing the project, 

contractorsworking on site, and a 

great team of volunteersfrom the 

WaikariReserve Advisory Group. 

The majority of the building work 

was funded by the WaikariReserve 

Advisory Groups camping fees 

revenue, and the remainder by 

government’s Tourism Infrastructure 

Fund. Upgrades to amenities such as 

bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, are 

being equally shared. 

Group chairperson Mel Ruck is 

looking forward to welcoming 

camperstoWaikari, agreat central 

hub for day trips around the Hurunui 

District. 

Volunteers ... Waikari Reserve Advisory Group representatives Michelle Fletcher,left 

front, Mel Ruck, group chair. Back row, Michael Barton, left, and Michele Philp. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

This camping spot has always been a 

popular one in Hurunui, and with an 

upgraded facility were ensured even 

more ability to have minimal fuss and 

focus on relaxing. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says 

there is alot of history at the grounds, 

once the home of the United Rugby 

Club. Today, and for many years, it’s 

been the home of Waikari School’s 

sports day. 

‘‘Now it’s fabulous to breathe new 

life into this revamped space, and 

invite visitors and locals to all enjoy 

the camping facilities.’’ 

‘‘Recreational spots like this are 

great for communities, creating 

opportunities for volunteers and local 

Weekend opening ... The Waikari Reserve 

camping ground entrance. 


businesses. 

‘‘Similarly, they are inviting places 

for people who are new to Hurunui, 

whether that be from abroad, or just 

passing though.’’ 

Waikari Reserve Camping Ground is 

managed by KiwiCash, where digital 

payment is used for camping and camp 

facilities. 

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The other camping grounds under 

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and Amberley Beach Reserve. 

An official opening of the Waikari 

Reserve Camping ground will be held 

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22 North Canterbury News, November 23, 2023 

Student art display 



The talents of Kaikōura youth have been 

on display at the Mayfair Arts and Culture 

Centre. 

An art exhibition, Ākonga Expressions, 

brought together artworks by students 

enrolled full time through Te Aho o Te 

Kura Pounamu (Correspondence school) 

and attending Te Hā o Mātauranga for 

their schooling. 

The exhibition was made possible with 

funding from the Ministry of Youth 

Development and Creative Communities 

Kaikōura, with Kaikōura artist Geoff 

Noble offering some lessons. 

Te Hā o Mātauranga education coordinator 

Sarah Beardmoresaid the 

inspiration for the exhibition came from 

the artwork produced by young artist 

Kyson Manawatu,‘‘who is continually 

drawing and creating’’. 

Kyson had 10 of his artworks in the 

exhibit, while fellow student Kara Smith 

took on the job of creating the advertising, 

the invitations and organising the 

exhibition opening. 

‘‘It is great to see our young people with 

the skills to make events like this happen,’’ 

Mrs Beardmoresaid. 

‘‘All the young contributors have done an 

amazing job and staff at Te Hā o 

Mātauranga are very proud of them.’’ 

She said the exhibition opening saw six 

artworks sold, including one named 

‘‘Stronger Together’’ being purchased for 

the Mayfair collection. 

While Te Hā o Mātauranga is not a 

registered alternative education provider, 

it has been supporting students who 

struggled to attend school full time, thanks 

to funding from the Ministry of Youth 

Development. 

Last week the students joined with 

young job seekers through Kaikōura’s 

Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme to 

learn the finer arts of coffee. 

Elvis fan ... 

Kyson Manawatu art work. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

The course was run by Blenheimbased 

coffee educator Brooke McLeod. 

‘‘I was one of these kids once,’’ Ms 

McLeod said. ‘‘I didn’t last at school. Ijust 

couldn’t concentrate.’’ 

Ms McLeod attended acommunity 

college and worked at McDonald’s, before 

moving to Brisbane where she developed a 

passion for coffee. 

She returned to New Zealand to raise 

her family and later developed home 

barista training courses. 

‘‘During Covid everybody went out and 

bought coffee machines, so since 2020 I’ve 

been teaching people in their homes to 

make good coffees.’’ 

An end of year celebration for Te Hā o 

Mātauranga students will be held on 

Monday, December 4. 



Museum calendar 

Rangiora Borough School, which 

celebrates its 150th jubilee this year, 

features in Rangiora Museum’s 2024 

calendar. 

The photos werechosen by museum 

volunteer Ann Jelfs, aformer pupil. 

The front cover is an aerial 

photograph of the school taken 

around 1950, while the September 

photo is of the school’s original 

buildings. 

MrsJelfs believes the September 

photo would have been copied froma 

slide, as the buildings were 

demolished in the 1960s. 

MrsJelfs favourite photo is one of 

the Elms Nursing Home in King 

Street in 1915 of Mrs Milbury Tombs 

and five babies, whichisincluded for 

October. 

‘‘Before then, there were two or 

three maternity hospitals in 

Rangiora,’’ she says. 

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High Street under heavysnow in 1945. 

The calendar has been sponsored 

by Artisan Bakery and Wilson Print. 

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of the Whitehouse Bakery, a 

forerunner of Artisan Bakery. The 

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25 

Openstudio event 

The spirit of Christmas was the inspiration 

for Oxford, artist Grant Philip, who paints 

by holding abrush in his mouth. 

The painting entitled Christmas Wreath 

is featured on agift card and wrapping 

paper which is included among the 

Christmas products being sold throughout 

Australia and New Zealand by the Mouth 

and Foot Paintings Artists (MFPA), an 

international art group, which has 850 

members in 84 countries throughout the 

world. 

‘‘The Christmas wreath epitomises the 

celebration of Christmas. Christmas is a 

time of the year that Ienjoy with my wife 

and family, Grant says. 

‘‘Many people hang these on the front 

door during Christmas, and Ithought 

having it as acard, gift tag or wrapping 

paper would be agood idea.’’ 

The selection of the pictures for the 

products for the Christmas range is made 

by apanel of European experts. 

This year’s range includes paintings by 

six New Zealand artists. 

Grant has been confined to awheelchair 

since he had adiving accident in the 

summer of 1989 which left him as a 

tetraplegic. 

Before his accident, Grant was an 

apprentice Sheet Metal Engineer as well 

as aTerritorial Soldier with the Royal 

New Zealand Corps of Engineers, 1st Field 

Squadron. 

After the accident, he retrained as a 

computeraided designer and held fulltime 

employment for eight years designing 

playgrounds for McDonald’s Restaurants. 

Twentytwo years ago, he was 

introduced to mouth painting by MFPA 

member Grant Sharman, and after 

submitting aseries of paintings was 

awarded aStudent Scholarship with 

MFPA. 

Grant is also akeen sportsman and 

competed in Archery in the 2018 Invictus 

Games in Sydney. 

He’s also competed in the paralympic 

sport of target shooting representing New 

Zealand at two World Championships, 

numerous World Cups, and various 

International competitions, as well as 

regional and national championships. 

The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists 

gain their income through the sale of 

products illustrated with their paintings, 

and although this started with Christmas 

cards, today it includes awide list of 

products ranging from special occasion 

cards, jigsaws, tea sets, address books, 

calendars, Christmas serviettes and 

placemats, gift tags and wrapping paper. 

Founded in 1956 by agroup of European 

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creative ambitions while still maintaining 

financial independence by selectively 

selling their artworks. 

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become astudent member, an artist must 

qualify by painting using abrush held in 

either their mouth or foot, having lost the 

use of their hands through an illness or 

accident. Student members receive 

scholarships for art supplies and tuition. 


Arts Canterbury, agroup of artists 

supporting artists, is holding an open 

studio event this weekend, and next, 

across 57 locations. 

The inaugural Arts Canterbury Open 

Studios event will see more than 80 

artists, including 17 from Waimakariri 

and two in Hurunui, opening their doors 

to the public. 

The event will provide an opportunity 

to visit artists in their studios to see 

where they work and experience a 

unique insight into their dayto day 

creative processes, says the Arts 

Canterbury exhibitions coordinator 

Mandy Palmer. 

There will also be opportunities to 

speak with the artists about their work 

and watch them giving art 

demonstrations. 

``It is an opportunity to discover 

artists living in your own neighbourhood 

or plan atrip further afield to explore 

the creative community that is thriving 

throughout Canterbury,’’ Mandy says. 

‘‘As well as artists in studios we also 

have galleries and art societies opening 

their doors for this event.'' 

For more information about the Arts 

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view the interactive trail map for details 

about all of the artists taking part and 

their locations. 

Help for whitebait 



Fish in aKaikōura waterway are receiving 

ahelping hand. 

Environment Canterbury staff hope to 

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Wai o Pātiki at the Mount Fyffe Road 

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Afish ladder allows migrating fish to 

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Environment Canterbury Hurunui and 

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giant kōkopu (whitebait), are alive in the 

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Strong NC representation at NZ show 

27 


North Canterbury had astrong 

representation at this year’s New 

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Christchurch, led by Sefton’s Anne 

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She made history at the show by 

becoming only the second woman in 160 

years to be president of the Canterbury 

A&P Association which runs the historic 

event. 

Two of her show team members, event 

manager Karl Howarth, and Christine 

Beaton, are also from North Canterbury. 

The popular Kiwi Christmas Cake 

competition, which was organised by 

Christine, was won by Julie Tapp from 

Swannanoa. 

In the Wool Zone, Pieta BuistSidey, a 

14yearold, sixth generation corriedale 

sheep farmer from Hawarden, also 

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Ewe category. 

Pieta was presented with the H.C.A. 

Sidey Memorial Trophy for her win and 

receiving it was incredibly special 

because it is her great grandfather's 

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Pieta’s family have along tradition 

with the corriedale breed. 

‘‘My great great great grandfather 

James Little bred the first ever 

corriedale in 1878. James’s daughter 

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each generation thereafter have 

continued his legacy with immense 

pride,’’ Pieta said. 

North Canterbury was also strongly 

represented by many other section 

competitors and stallholders. 

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show, but trade exhibitor numbers were 

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The weather for the threeday show, 

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Canterbury Anniversary Day, was 

mostly good but turned cold later in the 

morning on Friday with rain coming on 

just after the Grand Parade finished. 

New innovations, the Wool Zone and 

the Christmas Cake competition had 

proved extremely popular, Anne said. 

‘‘I would like to think both of these 

events will be running again next year.’’ 

Anne said she was grateful for the 

village of volunteers who worked 

tirelessly to man another NZ 

Agricultural Show, and also ``humbled 

by the support Ihave had from the 

sections and general committee of the 

Canterbury A&P Association’’. 

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New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch last week. 


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Proudlysupporting sport 

in North Canterbury 

Overseas trip will help Harry’sambitions 


Lessons learnt from racing in Malaysia 

will play abig part in Harry Shank’s 

future motorcycle racing ambitions. 

Harry, aged 16, of Kaiapoi, has just 

returned from the Sepang International 

Circuit, near Kuala Lumper in Malaysia. 

His overseas trip was in pursuit of 

becoming one of the 10 new faces to join 

the 2024 Asia Talent Cup (ATC) grid next 

year and race in five international 

motorcycle race meetings. 

Sadly Harry got tangled up with a 

group of six riders who he couldn’t 

shake, and his time was not quite good 

enough to see him make the top 30 runoff. 

‘‘It was avery short and physical track 

and the heat didn’t help either. 

‘‘I had never ridden that type of 

dedicated race bike before and it was 

obvious many of the others had been 

racing on that particular bike many 

times before.’’ 

Harry’s best time was 1.5 seconds off 

the fastest rider. 

‘‘It was abit disappointing but Ihave 

SPORTS RESULTS 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

Grey Pairs: North/South: Dawn Simpson/Sue McIlroy 1, 

Sharyn Rudolph/David Rainey 2, Linda Hanham/ 

Pauline Miller 3. East/West: Norm Shipley/Lesley 

Shipley 1, Judith Driver/Tony Biddington 2, Pam 

McAllister/Veronica Hall 3. 

Rimu Pairs: N/S: Judith Driver/Jan Roose 1, Ant Lilley/ 

Gail Hallams 2, Hilary Lakeman/Jill Amer 3. E/W: Liz 

Duke/Jenny Shore 1, David Rainey/Moody Shokry 2, 

Jenny Story/Peter Story 3. 

Junior Evening: N/S: Julie Smith/Ben Prain 1, Gayle 

Saunders/Debra Wilson 2, Murray Davis/SharynDavis 3. 

E/W: Murray Messervy/Tim Marshall 1, Denis Milne/ 

Gerard McCrea 2, Margriet Dykstra/Helen Kenna 3. 

Premier Pairs: N/S: Penny Fisher/Ann Blackie 1, 

Veronica Hall/Marion Lomax 2, Tony Biddington/Owen 

Evans 3. E/W: Tom Rose Rona Maslowski 1, Lynda 

Cameron/Barry Smart 2. Gaynor Hurford/Dawn Simpson 

3. 

Rangiora Golf Club 

9hole Stableford, Men: John Gregan 19 c/b,1; Hudson 

Deane 19 c/b, 2; Clifford Boddy 19 c/b, 3; Keith Ryder 17 

c/b, 4. Ladies: Ann Martin 19, 1; Pam Holland 18, 2; Ruth 

Crawford 17, 3. 

Waimakariri Gorge Golf 

Summer Golf Stableford:18 Holes LScott –40, N 

Robertson 37, RPilbrow –36, J Pottinger –35, KBush 

35. Nearest to Pin for 2–No. 8–NRobertson. Nearest 

to Pin for 2–No.11 –NWeavers. Longest Putt –No. 13 

–LSteele. 9Holes RBenny, J Smith. 

Amberley Bridge Club 

Monday Evening: N/S: Douschka &Tim Saunders 1, 

Janenne Cumming &Jan Roose 2, Irene Carson &Julie 

Elliott 3. E/W: Margaret Bean &Ken Fox 1, Caryl Brown 

&Nell McKellow 2, Sarah Hoban &Diana Faulkner 3. 

Thursday Afternoon: Judith Driver &Jan Roose 1, Irene 

Carson &Mary Warren 2, Denise Lang &May Milne 3. 

learnt so much just being there and 

taking part in the sessions.’’ 

The series is for riders between 14 and 

17 years of age. 

Competitors race at the same FIM 

MotoGP World Championship rounds 

held in Asia, with one round alongside 

the Malaysian Superbike championship. 

Each ATC round comprises two races, 

and riders compete on identical, ATCliveried 

Honda NSF250R Moto3 

machines. 

The action began for Harry at 8am and 

finished midafternoon, with ateam of 

experts on hand to assess the riders. 

These were led by the team manager 

for the MotoGP Repsol Honda team 

Alberto Puig alongside 2009 GP 250cc 

Champion Hiroshi Aoyama. 

Riders rode two qualifying sessions, 

all hoping for the fastest time to take 

them into the third and final ATC 

qualifying round. 

Harry was later ‘‘blown away’’ by the 

speed of the MotoGP racers in action 

later in the week. 

‘‘They are all so fast and so exact, it 

was great to see them in action.’’ 

While there, Harry talked with many 

riders and found he needs to change or 

adapt his training practices to provide 

him with the skills he needs to succeed 

on the track in the future. 

‘‘They had lots of good advice for me 

on what training Ineed to be doing to go 

faster.’’ 

Already the experience has helped 

him with astrong second place recorded 

at Teretonga the weekend following his 

return. 

He is now preparing for the first round 

of the National Point Series in Taupo in 

afew weeks, racing with the Helicraft 

Racing team. 

Racing ambitions ... Kaiapoi motorcycle 

racer Harry Shanks, aged 16, at Sepang. 


Cycle safety campaign needed to 

keep cyclists safe on the road 


Rangiora’s Dave Wilmott wants a 

cycling safety campaign after a 

friend was knocked off his ebike 

in ahitandrun accident in the 

town. 

The accident happened at 

Rangiora's Kingsbury Avenue 

roundabout, where King Street 

changes to Enverton Drive, on the 

afternoon of October 16. 

Dave’s friend Alan Blackie was 

badly shaken by the accident and 

his ebike was damaged, but he 

was not injured. 

It is the latest in along line of 

near misses the men say they 

have encountered as road 

cyclists. 

Dave also had aclose call at the 

same roundabout last year and he 

says there has been numerous 

encounters with drivers going out 

of their way to abuse them as 

cyclists, even to the point of 

getting out of their car to 

challenge them. 

‘‘On one occasion adriver 

followed us and made apoint of 

stoppingand abusing us at three 

different intersections.’’ 

They would like to see a 

campaign to raise awareness 

about cycling safety, asking 

motorists to take more care 

around cyclists and other road 

users. 

‘‘The lack of attention is 

horrifying to thinkabout when 

you are on the road with no 

protection surrounding you,’’ 

Dave says. 

‘‘All road users have aright to 

be there.’’ 

Waimakariri District Council 

journey planner/road safety coordinator 

Peter Daly says 

roundabouts are especially 

dangerous places for cyclists and 

motorcyclists. 

‘‘Car drivers tend to see cars 

and trucks, that sort of thing, but 

fail to see smaller road users, as 

their mindisjust not expecting 

them. 

‘‘There are so few cyclists that 

people are subconsciously just 

not looking for them.’’ 

This was compounded by 

saccadic masking which occurs 

when the brain blocks visual 

processing. 

Drivers can counter that by 

adoptinga‘‘Look Twice For 

Bikes’’ habit, Peter says. 

‘‘Your mindisfar more likely to 

register something if you actually 

look for it, more than once. 

‘‘If everyone gave it just abit 

more thought, people would be 

less likely to drive into the path of 

acyclist they are required to give 

way to.’’ 

Cyclists can also help by doing 

things to make themselves more 

visible. 

‘‘It is in every cyclists best 

interest to be aware of the risks 

they have to manage when riding 

in traffic. 

‘‘Generally, if people see you, 

they are less likely to hit you. So 

making yourself more visible is 

the key.’’ 

Lights and wearinghiviz 

clothing along with making sure 

they are visible all help. 

‘‘This is called ‘positioning’. It 

is where we put ourselves 

relative to other traffic. 

‘‘Not putting ourselves where 

people can’t see us is the key,’’ 

Peter says. 

‘‘Cyclists are legitimate road 

users. The problem is not cyclists, 

car drivers, or any other road 

user. The problem is intolerance 

and alack of empathy for other 

road users.’’ 

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CAB raffle fundraiser 


Funding Citizens Advice 

Bureau North Canterbury is a 

challenge. 

This is despite support from 

the Waimakariri District 

Council, the Rata Foundation 

COGS. 

The CAB, which does not 

receive any direct funding from 

central government, is staffed 

by volunteers and offers anonjudgmental 

service to anyone 

who needs help with aquestion 

or issue. 

This is despite many 

government websites 

encouraging clients to contact 

CAB for help and information. 

To assist with fundraising, 

CAB North Canterbury has run 

several fund raising events, 

finishing off the year with a 

bumper Christmas raffle. 

First prize is adonated signed 

Crusaders jersey (framers 

Ronald Mottram Picture 

Framing), ajet boat ride 

donated by Energy Jet NZ, and 

several other prizes. 

CAB North Canterbury says its 

fundraising efforts will help 

ensure clients get the service 

and reassurance from someone 

who takes the time to listen, to 

understand and to discuss well 

researched and considered 

options. 

‘‘It is invaluable and 

contributes to strengthening 

communities,’’ aspokesperson 

says. 

CAB North Canterbury also 

provides free clinics to help 

clients with legal, budgeting, 

employment and immigration 

issues, offers aJustice of the 

Peace service, helps with CVs 

and cover letters, assists those 

who are challenged or excluded 

by the digital world, and coordinates 

atransport service for 

medical appointments in 

Christchurch for those over 65. 

Raffle tickets are available 

from the CAB office at 209 High 

Street, Rangiora, and outside 

some supermarkets until 

December 7. 

First prize ... ACrusaders jersy. 

Eddie Low in Rangiora 

On Thursday, November 9, singer 

Eddie Low kicked off afourshow 

tour as part of the NZ 

Highwaymen tour, despite 

having his entire stomach 

removed alittle over amonth 

ago. 

The 80yearold underwent a 

sixhour surgery on September 

29, to remove his stomach due to 

diffuse gastric cancer, asurgery 

that has since led to considerable 

weight loss, as was expected with 

this operation. 

Eddie will perform at the 

Christmas Country Concert at the 

Rangiora RSA on December 3, 

from 2pm to 4pm, along with 

Brendan Dugan and Sisters in 

Country —Jodi Vaughan and Aly 

Cook. 

Eddie’s diagnosis came about 

after extensive testing in 

Christchurch following his 

collapse backstage at the 

Hokitika show during the final 

nights of the first leg the NZ 

Highwaymen tour in July. 

That incident prevented him 

from performing at the last two 

shows, but was the catalyst for the 

testing which eventually led to 

diagnosis of diffuse stomach 

cancer. 

Tour promoter and promoter 

Aly Cook says that preempting 

concerns about his health and 

appearance, Eddie has chosen to 

be open with his fans. 

‘It hasn’t been an easy decision 

for him or his family to share 

such immensely private and 

personal news, but Eddie is 

keenly aware that fans are 

noticing asignificant weight loss 

even sincethe first leg of the NZ 

Highwaymen tour ended in July.’’ 

Aly says she and the rest of the 

NZ Highwaymen were blown 

away with Eddie’s performance 

on the tour. 

‘‘The man’s just had his 

stomach removed, for goodness 

sake. He’s an absolute champion. 

‘‘He’s still hoarse when he talks 

as aresult of the bruising and 

damage to his throat and 

oesophagus from the intubation 

during and after surgery, but 

Eddie sings in his diaphragm, not 

his throat, so there isn’t really 

much difference when he sings.” 

The surgery was originally set 

for early September, which 

would have allowed more time 

for recovery before the planned 

shows but was delayed due to the 

senior doctors’ strikes. However, 

Eddie Low 

Eddie says even the later date 

wouldn’t have stopped him. 

‘‘People want to see us and that’s 

aprivilege Iwould never take for 

granted. Idon’t want to let them 

down.’’ 

Tickets are available on 

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Classic display 

Amberley Menz Shed is organising aJapanese classic vehicle 

display at the Better Half Cafe, on the corner of Ashworths 

beach road and SH1, Leithfield, on Sunday, November 26, to 

raise funds for anew building. The event will run from 9 30 am 

to 12 30 pm with free entry for all, although adonation to the 

Amberley Menz Shed would be appreciated. The band, Magic, 

will be playing music from the 50s to the 70s. All classic 

vehicles are welcome, but park in the adjacent field. Food and 

drinks available on site. 

Rangiora Museum 

The Museum 2024 calendar is on sale now with twelve local 

historic photos showing earlier local buildings from the 

Museum records and most also have the after picture to show 

what is there today. The ‘‘Now’’ photos have been taken by 

Museum member David Petrie. They make agreat Christmas 

gift and are available at Rangiora Barbers, near the Council, 

and at the Museum on Wednesdays and Sundays, 1.30pm to 

4pm, for $15. 

Achildren's teddy bear display is now open at the Museum and 

aReindeer hunt with more fun is coming soon also. The 

Museum will be open through the holiday period, as above, 

except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 

It is located at 29 Good Street, behind the Bowling Club. 

Volunteers, especially young people, are always welcome for 

computer input on Wednesday afternoons. 

AT THE LIBRARY 

Super Bloom, by Jac Semmler 

Super Bloom is alove letter to 

flowers. It also shows how to create 

your own super bloom. Leading plant 

specialist Jac Semmler revives the 

appeal of treasured, oldworld 

beautiful flowers for the modern 

garden. 

Maori in Aotearoa, by Buddy Mikaere 

Buddy Mikaere provides ahighly 

readable historical overview of early 

settlement in New Zealand, and 

examines the impact of colonisation 

and later adeveloping urban world 

on Maori 

and their 

traditional way of life. 

The Drinking Game, by Guyon Espiner 

The Drinking Game investigates the 

alcohol industry: the power, politics 

and lobbying behind our most harmful 

drug. Weaving together personal 

experience, hard research and 

interviews, it 

examines 

why New 

Zealand has 

such aheavy 

drinking 

culture, the 

harm it 

causes and 

how our attitudes to alcohol are 

changing. 

These titles are available in both 

Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. 

For recent additions to the library 

collection go to the library catalogue at 

waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui. 

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Caravans &Trailers 

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daily rate $135 or weekly 

$750, bond required, fully 

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contact Wayne or Marilyn 

on 021 860 851.

What’s happening in your 

community… 

Civil Defence Teams Successfully Navigate 

Annual Emergency Response Exercise 

In the latest annual emergency response 

exercise hosted by the Waimakariri District 

Council, volunteer Civil Defence Emergency 

Management teams collaborated totackle a 

simulated emergency scenario. 

This year's challenge simulated arare 1in200-year 

Ashley River flood. The NZRT 12response team, 

alongside the Welfare Support and Operational 

Support sections of the Emergency Support 

team, effectively operated aCivil Defence Centre, 

supported aCommunity Emergency Hub, and 

orchestrated the response from amobile Incident 

Control Point. 

With the participation of nearly 40 Civil Defence 

Emergency Management volunteers and assistance 

from dedicated Volunteer Victims role players, 

complemented by Waimakariri District Council 

Civil Defence staff, the exercise proved tobea 

resounding success. Council officials expressed 

satisfaction with the demonstrated skills and 

professionalism of all participating volunteers. 

The event also provided avaluable opportunity to 

practice using the mobile generator and portable 

Star Link satellite internet system. Insights 

gained from the exercise will beincorporated into 

future training sessions, contributing to ongoing 

improvement in emergency response capabilities. 

Speed Management Plan Including Schools 

Lower speed limits around schools and at key 

intersections is afocus of Waimakariri’s draft 

Speed Management Plan 2023/27. 

Waimakariri District Council’s plan, now out for 

public feedback, is in response toWaka Kotahi 

NZ Transport Agency’s Road toZero, the national 

road safety strategy aimed at reducing deaths and 

serious injuries from crashes. 

Waimakariri’s Speed Management Plan has two 

major proposals: 

• A focus on safer speeds around schools. This 

includes amix of permanent variable (active 

during drop-off and pick-up times) and 

permanent signs that show a30km/h limit 

around all schools 

• Lower speed limits for key Intersections and a 

small number of roads. 

You still have time to let us know what you 

think with the consultation open until Monday 

27 November. 

You docan do this: 

• Online at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

You can provide feedback with our survey 

and check out the proposed changes on the 

online map 

• Hard copy. There are feedback forms in all 

Council service centres and libraries. 

Join usfor Good Street Beats this summer 

Earlier this year we unveiled the new look 

Good Street which includes afantastic stage. 

From next month this stage will be available to 

hire for busker performances, solo acts, and so 

much more. The hire guide will be available on 

Council’s website from December. 

To celebrate this new facility Council is also 

running amusic programme over the summer – 

Good Street Beats and we want your act! 

All the details on how toapply will be available 

soon on our Facebook page and website. 

If youare lookingfor some great entertainment over 

the summer from December to Marchthen come 

down, enjoythe sun and the sounds duringoccasional 

lunchtime concerts on Thursday and Saturday. 

We will have arange of artists and musical genres 

to entertain you sokeep aneye on our website for 

the performance details. 

Make sure you bring your own cushion and blanket 

and get ready for agreat time on Good Street! 

Waimakariri, we need to talk aboutour changing 

climate. We know this isn’t an easy topic. 

Or asmall one. But we have to start somewhere, 

sowe’re starting here–with ourregion. 

Learn more at itstimecanterbury.co.nz 

It’s time to talk about climate change, Waimakariri. 

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Upcoming Council 

meetings 

The following meetings will be 

held in December 2023, inthe 

Council Chamber, 215 High Street, 

Rangiora, unless otherwise stated. 

Woodend-Sefton Community Board 

Monday 4December at5.30pm at 

the Woodend Community Centre, 

School Road, Woodend. 

Council 

Tuesday 5December at1pm. 

Oxford-Ohoka Community Board 

Wednesday 6December at7pm at the 

Oxford Town Hall, Main Street, Oxford. 

(The Public Forum section of the agenda 

will occur from 7pm to 7.20pm.) 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board 

Monday 11 December at 4pm atthe 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Audit and Risk Committee 

Tuesday 12December at9am. 

Community and Recreation Committee 

Tuesday 12December at3.30pm. 

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board 

Wednesday 13December at7pm. 

ThefirstCouncil meetings of 2024 

will be held on Tuesday30January 

andWednesday 31 January2024in 

relation to Long Term Plan Budgets, 

commencing at 9ameachday. 

Agendasare availabletwo working 

days before themeeting.Agendas, 

Minutesand audiorecordings of 

meetings can be foundonthe Council's 

website: waimakariri.govt.nz 

SarahNichols 

Governance Manager 

Have you signed up for 


Council Newsletter? 

To join visit: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/newsletter-subscribe 

Estate of JohnDobson 

Mr John Dobson (died at Loburn 13 December 

1910) of Spreydon, Gentleman,also formerlya 

surveyorand clerk of the Ashley Road Board and 

Farmer, who in 1893 purchased land at Loburn 

Canterbury (beingPart Rural Section7807). 

Wouldanyone knowing thewhereabouts of any 

survivingsuccessors of the above named, 

please contact: 

Jenny Acker, TheProperty Group Limited, PO 

Box 7240, Sydenham,Christchurch 8240, 

phone021 195 0144, 

email jacker@propertygroup.co.nz. 

KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS 

“The Key ofknowledge (Luke 11:52) 

These are uncertain and challenging times, the 

Bible has predicted such atime, “Men’s hearts 

failing them for fear, and for looking after those 

things which are coming upon the earth…” Luke 

21:26, yet it’s message has not left us hopeless. 

GOD has promised atime ofpeace beyond the 

storm, when HIS Son shall return, for He is the 

Prince of Peace. “And He shall judge among 

the nations and rebuke many people, and they 

shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their 

spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up 

sword against nation, neither shall they learn war 

any more”. Isaiah 2:4. 

Forinformation phone03352 5453 

Website-Bibletruthandprophecy 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

Notice is herebygiven of the North 

CanterburyFish and Game Council 2023 

Annual General Meeting to be held at North 

CanterburyFish and Game Headquarters, 

595Johns Road, Harewood, Christchurch, 

commencing at 6.30pm on Wednesday7th 

December 2023. Licence holders and public 

arewelcome. 

RGabrielsson 

ChiefExecutiveOfficer 

North CanterburyFish &Game Council 

Deaths 

PHILLIPS, 

HAROLD. 

It is with great sadness 

that Harold passed away 

at Charles Upham Rest 

Home on the 15th November 

2023, aged 90 years. I 

will remember all the 

good times we had 

together and your lovely 

smiling face. Your loving 

wife, Emily. 

Cars Wanted 

CASH 4CARS 

and 4WD'S 

Phone 

Automotive 

Parts 

03 313 7216 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Please phone 027 

258 8366. 

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Purchasing all caravans / 

vehicles - don't mind if 

needing repairs etc -phone 

021 592 625. 

2632162 

2631734 

PONY WANTED 

North Canterbury 

Riding forthe Disabled 

is looking fora 

stocky13.2-14hhpony 

suitable fortheir riding 

programmes. 

Needs to be quiet and 

easytohandle. 

Phone Annabel 

027545 1345 

Entertainment 

TOOT’ N’ CROON entertain 

on 1st December, local 

nine member band Toot’ n’ 

Croon play at the Rangiora 

RSA on Friday 1st December, 

entertaining with popular 

songs from the 1950s to 

1970s. Come and relax, 

sing along or dance the 

night away, band starts at 

7.45pm, entry $10 cash at 

the door. 

Cars Wanted 

FALCONS & 

COMMODORES 

WANTED 

Suitable for 

dismantling orrepairs 

Ph 313 7216 

2412522 

Public Notices 

Need to 

advertise your 

LIQUOR 

LICENCE? 

WE CAN 

HELP 

Holding a 

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Have items to 

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOLACT 2012 

Asian Garden Hospitality 

Ltd–Buddha Stix Rangiora, 

93 Ivory Street ,Rangiora 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee atRangiora for 

therenewal of aOn-Licence 

in respect ofthe premises 

situated at 93 Ivory Street, 

Rangiora, known as 

Buddha Stix Rangiora. 

The general nature ofthe 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted )under the 

licence isRestaurant .The 

daysonwhich and thehours 

during which alcohol is ( or is 

intended to be )sold under 

the licence are Monday to 

Sunday 11am to 11pm 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committeeat215 

High Street,Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 25 working days after 

the date ofthe publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 


Licensing Committee at 

PrivateBag 1005, Rangiora 

7440 or email torecords@ 

wmk.govt.nz 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section131 of theSaleand 

SupplyofAlcohol Act 2012. 

This is the second 

publication of this 

notice. This notice was 

first published on 16th 

November 2023. 

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOLACT 2012 

Woodford Glen Speedway 

Association Inc, 39 

Doubledays Road, Kaiapoi, 

has made applicationtothe 

District LicensingCommittee 

at Rangiora for the renewal 

of aClubLicenceinrespect 

of the premises situated 

at 39 Doubledays Road or 

the Clubrooms known as 

WoodfordGlen. 

The general nature ofthe 

business conducted (or 

to be conducted) under 

the licence is Speedway 

Racing. 

The days on which and 

the hours during which 

alcohol is (or isintended to 

be) sold under the licence 

are Sunday to Thursday 

7.30pm to 11pm,Friday and 

Saturday 7.30pm to 1am. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committeeat215 

High Street,Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 15 working days after 

the date ofthe publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing of the objection 

with the Secretary of 


Licensing Committee at 

PrivateBag 1005, Rangiora. 

No objection to the renewal 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section131 of theSaleand 

SupplyofAlcohol Act2012 

This is thefirstpublication of 

this notice. 

2632512v1 

Road Stopping 

Kilmarnock Road that dissects441 Blythe Road in Greta 

Valley, Hurunui District 

Public Notice is hereby giventhat, pursuant to Section319(h)and 342(a) of theLocal 

Government Act1974, theHurunui District Council proposes to stop theroaddescribed in 

theschedulehereto: 

SCHEDULE 

Area (Ha) Shown on theplanas Plan 

1.1 Roadtobestopped 

(Proposed) 

PURPOSE 

Kilmarnock Road –ProposedRoadStopping – 

Canterbury Maps –6December 2022 

Theportion of road when stoppedshall be amalgamated pursuant to Section345(1)(a) of 

theLocal government Act1974 with adjoining landasfollows: 

Area (Ha) Shown Land to be amalgamatedwith 

1.1 Roadtobestopped 

(Proposed) 

Road to be stopped(Proposed)istobeamalgamatedwithPartLot 

2DP2979 

Theabove-mentionedplan maybeviewedatthe CheviotService Centre&Library, 

Hurunui Memorial Library(Amberley)orthe Hurunui District Council Officesat66Carters 

Road,Amberleyduring normal office hoursoronthe Councilswebsite www.hurunui.govt. 

nz under Have your say–Consultations. 

If youwould like to object to this proposal youmustlodge your objectioninwriting to the 

Hurunui District Council Attn:Cameron Ashworth either in person to 66 CartersRoad, 

Amberley,orpostedtoPOBox 13,Amberley7441 or emailcameron.ashworth@hurunui. 

govt.nz to arrive no later than 5:00pm22December2023. 

DatedatHurunui District Council, Amberley this 23 dayofNovember2023. 

This is thesecondpublication of this notice. 

HDobbie 

Chief ExecutiveOfficer 

2633669

36 The 

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AGS Earthmoving is awell-established earthmoving 

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district. We are busy planning ahead for our 2024 

workload and are looking for a highly skilled 20T 

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We have awide variety of good rural work including 

laser and final trim, dairy lanes, tree work, pond 

construction, land prep, finishing work,river protection, 

Irrigation,tracks, farm maintenance, worktoplans etc. 

Ideally you are currently employed within the rural 

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and experience. Weekends andpublicholidaysoff,and 

Christmas closedown to enjoy abit of Summer. 

To apply, email the office with abit about yourself and 

your previous work history toagsearthmoving@xtra. 

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Firewood 

SPLIT Old Man Pine 3.7m 

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Mix 3.7m @$400. Mobile 

021 993 497. 

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Situations Vacant 

Rangiora High School 

Kaiāwhina/Teacher Aide 

We are seeking to appoint aKaiāwhina toassist 

as a Reader/Writer for students with Special 

Assessment Conditions. 

• Fixed Term (2024) 

• Part-time (25 hours perweek) 

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Relevant experience and/or qualifications are an 

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Applications close at 9am on 4December 2023 

Aspire –Wawatahia Respect–Whakautea Contribute -Tohaina 

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us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

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service. Firebox 

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Free quotes. Contact Angus 

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Phone: 027 846 5035. 

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repairs, gardening, pruning, 

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2570627v2 

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2227889v3 

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2332343v2 

2608662 

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2564272v2 

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•Sheds and buildings 

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SUMMER IS 

ALMOST HERE! 

OUTdOOR LIVING 

SORTEd. 

Nouveau 

Luna Outdoor 

Corner Lounge 

Setting 2Piece 

335976 

Nouveau 

Square Cantilever 

Umbrella 

337266 

BONUS 

$1299 

$799 

Cantilever Umbrella Base 354061 

Worth$299 

Masport 

Classic 6Gas BBQ 

304517 

Masterbuilt 

GravitySeries 560 

Digital Charcoal 

Grill &Smoker 

377835 

$1099 $1699 





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BBQ SEASON 

SORTEd. 

Atlanta 

Grilled4Burner 

2000810 

Masport 

Maestro GasBBQ 4 

Burner Blue 

379266 

Masport 

Classic 6Gas BBQ 

320987 

$5999 

$999 

$1099 

Charmate 

Marshall Charcoal 

Kettle BBQ 44cm 

353765 

Charmate 

Colt 48 BulletSmoker 

393682 

TRAEGER 

Pro22WoodPellet 

Smoker 

336917 

$299 

$649 $1399 

Meteor 

Kettle Charcoal 

BBQ &Pizza Oven 

57cm 

377572 

Meteor 

ChimneyCharcoal 

Starter 

2000739 

Gasmate 

CrostaPizza Oven 


$349 

$12 99 

$999 


Prices validuntil 29 TH November 



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Thursday,November23, 2023 | Issue1073 | www.starnews.co.nz 

TCL58” P635 Series QUHD 4K 

Google TV 9075391 /58P635 

$744 

was 

$999 

Fisher &Paykel 380L ActiveSmart 

Bottom Mount Fridge Freezer 

$1475 

9035421/RF402BRPX6 

Earn 2x Airpoints Dollars 

STOREWIDE † 

Stores Open Until 

8PM BLACK FRIDAY 

25% 

OFF # 

Bissell SpotClean MAX Carpet & 

Upholstery Cleaner 

Limited Stock 

$199 

was 

$449 

55% 

OFF # 

Beckett 4 Seater Chaise 

Lounge Suite-Grey 

9065529 

$2199 

60002031 /3582F 

Validuntil 5December2023 

50% 

HOT 

PRICE 

Sleepyhead 

Chiropractic HD UltraBed 

9074862/9074863 /9074864 

Queen, King, Super King 

SAMEPRICE 

Rio Outdoor Corner Dining Setting 

$999 

was $1999 

$4399 OFF # 

$2499 

9076309 Validuntil 5December2023 

was 

UP TO 

70% 

OFF # 

FREE DELIVERY on all Sleepyhead Beds X 

50% 

OFF # 

Limited Stock 

Seen abetter price on the same item, elsewhere? 

We’ll match it^,plusyou’ll earn Airpoints Dollars ṬM 

48 

MONTHS 

24 

INTEREST FREE 

on beds &furniture 

$999 &over* 

MONTHS 

INTEREST FREE 

on purchases 

$499 &over* 

Offervalid dates vary,see product pages online fordetails. Available while stockslast. Mates Ratesprices may vary at anytime without notice. #Discount is offour full retail price, not available in conjunction with anyother offer. *Lending criteria, $50 annual Account Fee, fees,and terms andconditions. 

Minimum spend applies. Excludes giftcards and some promotional items. $55 Establishment Feeapplies to your first LTFtransaction, $35Advance Feeapplies to subsequent LTFtransactions.Min payments of 3% of the monthlyclosing balanceor$10 (whicheverisgreater)are required throughout interest 

freeperiod. Paying only the minimum monthly paymentswill not fully repay the loan before the end of the interestfreeperiod. QMastercardExpired Promotional Rate or QCardStandardInterestRate(both 27.99% p.a.) applies at the end of LTFInterestFreePeriod. (See Ts&Csfor QMastercardStandard 

Interest Rate applicable to outstanding balance of aStandard Purchase.) Mastercardand the circles design areregisteredtrademarksofMastercard International Incorporated. ColumbusFinancial ServicesLimited and Consumer FinanceLimited reservethe right to amend, suspend or terminatethe 

offerand these Ts&Csatany time without notice.See in-store or visitsmithscity.co.nz/q-mastercard fordetails. *2 Earn 9x Airpoints Dollars on Bedroom, Dining, Occasional&Outdoor Furniturewhen youmakeaneligible purchase at Smiths City and scan your Airpointscard. Valid 8–21November 2023. 

Excludes accessories,extended warranties,delivery,and installation. Personal shoppersonly. Excludes Commercial and Trade sales. StandardSmiths City Airpointsterms, conditions,exclusions apply.Visit smithscity.co.nz/airpoints forfulldetails. *3 T&Cs and exclusions apply. 5x Airpoints Dollars on 

Samsung appliances valid 27 Oct –21Nov 2023.Eligible purchases include Samsung brandedrefrigeration, laundry,cooking, dishwashing and floor care appliancesand accessories.Excludes replacement parts,extended warranties,delivery,and installation. Personal shoppersonly. ExcludesCommercial 

andTrade sales. Promotion andAirpointsprogramme terms,conditions,and exclusions apply.Visit smithscity.co.nz/airpoints fordetails. *4 Free delivery on Sleepyhead beds valid 15-28 Nov2023for delivery addresses within 25kmofaSmiths City storeorAuckland CBD. Excludessomerural areasand the 

Outer Islands (Chatham Island, StewartIsland, KawauIsland, WaihekeIsland, Matakana Island, GreatBarrier Island and d’Urville Island).Excludes unpacking, set up,and installation. Additionaldelivery charges and free deliveryexclusions apply in some circumstances.See in-store or online forfull details.

It’sall doom andgloom. Forour prices,thatis. 

Sleepyhead Sanctuary 

Limited Edition Bed 

60000527/60000524 /60000530 

Queen,King, Super King 

SAME PRICE 

$4999 

UP TO 

67% 

OFF # 

New York 6PieceDining Suite 

9040252 

$1499 

Validuntil 5December2023 

was 

$2999 

50% 

OFF # 

50% off 

selected 

SleepyheadBeds # 

30% off 

selected LoungeSuites 

andRecliners 

inc. La-Z-Boy # 

FREEDELIVERY on allSleepyhead Beds X 

Altus7kg FrontLoad 

Washing Machine 

$499 

Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB 

-Black 

OPPO PadAir 

60002182 9074586 /PADAIRGREY 

LG 43”UR78 4K 

SmartUHD TV 

9073432 /AFL710W 60002166 /43UR7800 

was 

$629 

$899 $299 

BrandedImport 

HOT 

PRICE 

was 

$399 

$595 

$1099 

20% 

OFF # 45% 

OFF # 

25% 

OFF # 

Russell Hobbs 4Litre Satisfry 

Air Fryer 9076572 /27160AU 

$99 

was 

$299 

65% 

OFF # 

was 

Limited Stock 

At This Price 

20 TO 

50% off 

selected Bedroomand 

DiningFurniture # 

20 TO 

50% off 

selected 

Outdoor Furniture # 

35 TO 

50% off 

selected Bedding # 

Excludes 9073250 

More DealsAvailableIn-Store andOnline Now! 

Smiths City 

Colombo Street 

550 Colombo Street, 

Christchurch 

Smiths City 

Northwood 

1Radcliffe Rd, 

Christchurch 

SmithsCity 

Hornby 

6TowerStreet, 

Christchurch 

Appliances,Beds, 

Furniture,TVs, 

Audio &more. 

Offervalid dates vary,seeproductpages onlinefor details.Available while stocks last. MatesRates pricesmay vary at anytime without notice. #Discount is offour full retail price, not availableinconjunction with anyother offer. Visit smithscity. 

co.nz formoredetail. Finance,Price Promise,Airpointsand promotion,terms, conditions,exclusions,creditcriteria andlimits apply. Personal shoppersonly, tradeand commercial not supplied.See smithscity.co.nzfor details.†2x AirpointsDollars 

storewide valid 22-28Nov 2023.Promotion andAirpointsterms, conditions and exclusions apply.Visit smithscity.co.nz/airpoints fordetail. X Free delivery on Sleepyhead beds valid 15 -28November 2023.Freedelivery terms,conditions,and 

exclusions apply.Applies to Sleepyhead branded beds only.Available in-storeand online.Applies to delivery addresseswithin 25kmofaSmiths City store. Alsoapplies to localAuckland deliveryaddresses(from Auckland CBD extendingtoAlbany, 

Henderson, Howick,and Papakura).Deliveriestosome rural areas and theOuter Islands(Chatham Island,Stewart Island, KawauIsland, WaihekeIsland, MatakanaIsland, Great BarrierIsland and d’Urville Island) areexcluded. Excludesunpacking, 

set up,and installation. Additional delivery charges and free delivery exclusions apply in some circumstances.Not available in conjunction withany otheroffer.Personalshoppers only, trade andcommercialnot supplied.Visit smithscity.co.nzfor 

details. ^PricePromise terms,conditions,and exclusionsapply.See smithscity.co.nz/price-promisefor details.

TOOLS fORTHE 

OUTdOORS 

SORTEd. 

Karcher 

K3 PowerControl 

WaterBlaster Deck Kit 

1700 Watt 

399570 

Bosch 

UniversalAquatak135 

WaterBlaster 1900 

Watt 

347485 

Bosch 

AdvancedAquatak140 

WaterBlaster 2100 

Watt 

347487 

$369 

$419 

$549 

Yardforce 

PetrolChainsaw 

2000560 

YARDFORCE 

Secateur 3.6V Tool Set 

6PC 

2000562 

Makita 

Cordless Line Trimmer 

Kit260mm Cut18Volt, 

3Ah 

398911 

$179 

$179 

$269 

Yardforce 

PetrolLawnmower 

400mm 127cc 

2000563 

Lawnmaster 

Petrol Lawn Mower 

460mm 140cc 

329301 

Makita 

Cordless Lawn Mower 

Kit430mm 2x18Volt, 

5Ah 

373944 

$289 

$539 

$899 





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