Nor'West News: December 21, 2023

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Merry Christmas
NorthCanterbury
From the team at the
North Canterbury News
Reload ... Rural Delivery contractors Jeff Pawsey, and Pam Bint of
Rangiora, begin to load another van full of packages for delivery.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
Posties step up to
lend Santa ahand
By JOHN COSGROVE
NZ Post staff and rural
delivery contractors in North
Canterbury are expecting to
move afurther 20,000 to 25,000
items, between now and end of
the festive season, as they
cope with the final push to
deliver Christmas packages.
With online shopping
booming since the pandemic,
postal delivery routes are now
overwhelmed with thousands
of large and small boxes, and
parcels.
In the weeks leading up to
Christmas Day, aNZPost
spokesperson says the average
weekly deliveries for North
Canterbury had increased to
around 20,500 items.
‘‘It is an increase of 52
percent on normal weekly
volumes.
‘‘Following Black Friday
and Cyber Monday, these
volumes lifted it to 21,746
items,’’ she says.
Over the peak period —
October 24 to December 24 —
she says NZ Post will deliver
more than 160,000 items of
mail and packages into the
Christchurch North region.
‘‘We are chocka,’’ says rural
delivery contractor Jeff
Pawsey of Rangiora.
‘‘The numbers we're
delivering today are well up
on last year and it's just getting
bigger each year.’’
Fellow contractor Pam Bint
says they are having to make
extra trips in the evenings
now just to make space in
their vans for the following
day’s deliveries.
In Rangiora, Pam Bint runs
NZ Post Rural Delivery route
RD 7Rangiora, which
includes Ashley and Sefton, a
route she has managed for the
past 12 years.
Her partner Jeff Pawsey,
has looked after RD 1
Rangiora, which includes
Fernside and Cust, for 16
years.
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ASwannanoa woman who baked the
Supreme Kiwi Christmas Cake at the New
Zealand Agricultural Show thought her
teenage daughter’s cake was better.
Julie Tapp baked three Christmas
cakes, using arecipe handed down to her
by her grandmother, Iris, before she
chose the one she entered in the
competition.
‘‘I had awee tower of Christmas cakes
sitting in the pantry,’’she said.
Each time Julie baked another cake she
noted small improvementsshe could
make for her next one.
Then her daughter Rosie, aged 13, who
has been baking alongside her mum
‘‘since she was old enough to lick a
spoon’’, baked her own cake for the junior
section of the Christmas cake competition
using the same recipe and all the new
information Julie had collected.
‘‘I thought if any of our cakes won it
would be Rosie’s cake,’’ Julie said.
In the end though it was Julie’s cake
that won over the judges with Rosie’s
cake placed second in the junior section.
But after the show, when the cakes
came back home for the family judges to
have their say Rosie’s cake was awinner
in the taste test.
‘‘I thought her cake was really
delicious, and my mother­in­law said
Rosie’s cake was ‘far better’ than mine,’’
Julie said.
Clearly both cakes cracked the
delicious test because they have already
been eaten and Julie has made another
one especially forChristmas.
This one has cherries on the top, an
absolute ‘‘no­no’’ for the show
competition.
Julie believes the secret to making such
delicious, and beautiful looking
Christmas cakes is a‘‘special method’’ of
insulatingthe baking tin so that the cake
cooks evenly, preventing any dry areas
around the outside.
She makes abox using layers of
newspaper covered in tinfoil to sit the
baking tin in and then she lines the baking
tin with baking paper to stop the cake
from sticking to the tin.
This ensures the cake cooks evenly and
doesn’t dry out despite around 31/2 hours
in the oven.
NZ Posties spending long daysonthe road
From Page 1
Jeff is aformer pastry baker, while
Pam has worked for NZ Post in a
variety of roles for over 30 years.
Pam says she andJeff are already
putting in the longhours starting
around midnight each day.
‘‘It takes that long just to sort the
mail coming in on three large truck and
trailer units overnight,’’ Jeff says.
The couple are on the road for 10
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Baking stars ... Swannanoa mother and daughter Julie and Rosie Tapp, aged 13, with a
Christmas cake Julie baked especially for Christmas. Acake she baked won the Supreme
Christmas Cake competition at last month's New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch
and one baked by Rosie was second in the junior section.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
hours aday, and the increased loads
are now making them plan their
delivery schedules very carefully.
‘‘Aslong as we take our breaks, all
our customers will get their packages
on time, but this year the demand is
much bigger despite the economic
forecast,’’ says Pam.
And the loads don’t get any easier.
Jeff says they will be just as busy
immediately after Christmas
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Christmas mail that didn’t quite make
the big day.
NZ Post delivery volumes have been
more than 400,000 items daily
nationwide, with recent weekly
volumes topping 1.99 million items.
The highest delivery week in
December so far was two weeks ago
when 2.15 million packages were
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Classes cater forkeen learners
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Young people are lining up to join
cooking classes at Comcol North
Canterbury thanks to apartnership
between Comcol and the IHC North
Canterbury Association.
The classes kicked off last year and 21
trainee cooks each spent 9to10weeks in
the Comcol North Canterbury'skitchen
learning equipment safety, hand
hygiene, safe food handling and food
shopping.
Association committee member Kay
Pearce says the introductory courses
will continue in 2024 for students 18 and
over.
At the same time the project will move
to amore advanced level, with
graduates from the basic course being
subsidised by the association to enrol in
Level 2course.
‘‘We are going to subsidise it by 50
percent.
‘‘The committee feels this is afair way
of sharing funding to those in our
community with intellectual
disabilities, and ensuring as many
people as possible have the opportunity
of extending skills learnt in Level 1,’’
Kay says.
Comcol Programme co­ordinator and
tutor Brooke Close will run the two
courses, supported by Faye Gread.
Brooke says the advanced course,
offered initially as apilot, builds on the
trainees kitchen skills with more mealbased
cooking, but adds an introduction
to barista skills and education outside
the classroom.
Both courses take seven students and
start in February. IHC North Canterbury
Association committee will fund three
sessions in 2023.
The introductory courses are fully
funded by the association.
Concentrating ... Nathan Begley pouring
chocolate into moulds.
RotaryClub thanks generous supporters
More than $60,000 has been raised by
Rotary Club of Rangiora this year, with
the funds distributed by way of grants to
deserving causes and less­privileged
residents of North Canterbury.
The club says massive thanks are due
to all residents of North Canterbury and
many from further afield, who supported
the club by giving generously of their
time and money for it’s fundraising
activities.
‘‘Everyone was enthusiastic and
generous in their response to our
firewood sales, flowering bulbs sale,
Book Fair and, of course our weekly
barbecue sausage stall. Together those
efforts raised more than $50,000,’’ the
club says.
Rotary Club members raised another
$10,000 themselves through donations
and several smaller exercises. Alot of
the funds go to youth programmes and
scholarships. These include the UC
Science Summer Camp, school speech
competitions, school visits to the Boyle
River Centre, Youth Leadership Awards,
Spirit of Adventure and Outward Bound
placements, providing students with
materials that enable them to be ‘ready
to learn’, books for newborns, and the
Totara Awards –recognising youngsters
who have made significant contributions
to their communities.
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Pit stop ... Representatives from emergencyservices and Hanmer Springs Civil Defence
Emergency ResponseTeam volunteers enjoy abarbecue during the convoy traverse to
thank the volunteers for their service over the year.
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Emergency services convoy
traverses Leslie Hills
Aconvoy of emergency services in fourwheel
drive vehicles have traversed a
path across Leslie Hills to map out an
alternative evacuation route out of
Hanmer Springs in preparation for a
major emergency event.
Hurunui District Council’s Emergency
Management Officer Allan Grigg says 30
representatives from Fire and
Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), Land
Search &Rescue (LandSAR), St John
Ambulance and the Hanmer Springs
Civil Defence Emergency Response
Team (CERT), and supporters, crossed
the Leslie Hills in a12­vehicle convoy
recently, starting out at 5.30pm and
arriving on the Leslie Hills Road about
two and ahalf hours later.
The convoy wasequipped with handheld
incident ground communication
radios, Mr Grigg says.
He said the exercise was incredibly
important in uniting the different
emergency services in ensuring there
were alternative routes, through private
land, out of Hanmer Springs to move
people out and supplies in during a
major emergency event.
While the Hanmer Springs bridge was
not expected to be impacted during a
major emergency event, Mr Grigg says
there is less certainty around the bridge
approaches.
‘‘People might be able to get over the
bridge, but might not be able to get to the
bridge because of rock fall from the
cliffs.’’
The convoy was led by the Hanmer
Springs CERT co­ordinator Graham
Frith and Mr Grigg.
For many of the emergency services,
some of whom are long­time residents of
the area, it was the first time they had
viewedthe terrain.
‘‘It gave us reassurance that we know
how to get people in and out of Hanmer in
an emergency if the bridge can’t be used
and that personnel from the different
agencies are familiarised with the
route.’’
Mr Grigg says the exercise also
provided an opportunity to thank the
volunteers of the Hanmer Springs CERT
for their service over theyear, with a
barbecue at amidpoint during the
crossing.
It was also agreat opportunity to
reinforce Civil Defence radio training.
The group liaised with local farmers, as
the route crosses private farmland, to
ensure everyone in the areawas aware of
the exercise.
‘‘Graham is still being approached by
people expressing appreciation for the
Plotting the course ... Hanmer Springs
CERT co­ordinator Graham Frith checks his
topographic map during the convoy
traverse.
Traversing the track ... The convoy winds
its way through the Leslie Hills.
exercise and how it brought afocus to
some of the measures you might have to
take during amajor emergency event,’’
Grigg said.
Hurunui has nine Civil Defence sectors
consisting of volunteers who meet for
Civil Defence preparedness and
response training across the district.

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Forest giant ... Ashley Gorge Tracks and Trapping Group volunteers Bailey Baker, left,
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Forest giant astar
By SHELLEY TOPP
ATotora tree, believed to be around
1000 years old is astar attraction, among
many, along the Ashley Gorge Tracks
system.
The forest giant is located on the
Totaranui (big totara) Trail, one of three
spectacular tracks available at the gorge
which are attracting almost 10,000
visitors annually.
Each track presents adifferent degree
of challenge for walkers.
‘‘The Loop Track, is an easy walking
one­hour loop from the Ashley Gorge
Reserve, suitable for all ages and part of
the Toyota Kiwi Guardians programme,’’
the Ashley Gorge Tracks and Trapping
Group co­ manager, John Burton says.
‘‘The Waterfall Track, which branches
off from the Loop Track and climbs via a
formed track with steps to awonderful
lookout over the Canterbury Plains, and
leads to aspectacular 15m waterfall.’’
This track is astep up in challenge
from the Loop Track, but is walked by
young families and even children
around 3­years­old.
‘‘The Totaranui (big totara) Trail, is
another step up again and climbs on an
unformed track to agrove of ancient
forest giants including matai, broadleaf,
fuchsia and amassive totara tree many
decades, and possibly 1000­years­old,
from which the track takes its name. It
then sidles out to join the Waterfall
Track at the lookout.’’
Under development is the Skyline
Trail, a4to5hour track with amix of
creeks, bush and open tussock and
amazing views, John says. It is hoped it
will be opened to the public sometime in
2024.
But the Waterfall Track is afavourite
for John because it ‘‘presents a
reasonable challenge but is still fine for
young families, and has aseat with a
really good view to reward yourself for
the climb and abeautiful waterfall’’.
The construction and maintenance of
the tracks, along with the management of
the associated predator control
programme, has been made possible by
‘‘significant and ongoing’’ input of
community volunteer hours’’, John says.
‘‘Much of this work is done by our
young people, including one or two
working days per year by the Rangiora
Air Cadets with 30 plus volunteers.
‘‘We also have areal sense of purpose
in our community to put back into
projects where people can see the
results of their efforts, and the rewards
it brings, especially to young families
getting into nature because of our
tracks,’’ he says.
Pest Free photo competition
By SHELLEY TOPP
Aworld famous photo of the newly
crowned Bird of the Century, is being
used to promote the inaugural
Waimakariri Nature Photo competition.
The photo, of a Pūtekeke/Australasian
crested grebe carrying achick on its
back, was chosen to promote the
competition because it is found in
Waimakariri and the photo was taken in
the wetland lake at Waikuku Beach.
Taken by Little River bird
photographer Steve Attwood, of
Auldwood Birds, the image became
famous when it was used by British/
American comedian John Oliver to
promote his successful Bird of the
Century campaign for the Pūtekeke.
Steve says the Pūteketeke can be
found in small numbersonmany of the
coastal wetland lakes, including at
Waikuku Beach, Kaiapoi Lakes, and
Pegasus lakes/wetland.
His photo has been used in the poster
created by Kate O'Brien, of Lyttelton, to
promote the photo competition, which is
being run by Pest Free Waimakariri and
is open to everyone of all ages.
‘‘We are hoping the competition will
encourage people to explore
Waimakariri’s beautiful parks and
reserves, or their own backyards, this
summer and submit their best
photograph, or photographs, of native
birds, lizards, fish or insects from
anywhere within Waimakariri District,’’
Pest Free Waimakariri’s conservation
ranger, Richard Chambers, says.
Photographs must be taken in the
Waimakariri District.
There are two categories: Under 15
years of age, and Open.
Participants can submit up to three
photos.
The winner of each category will
receive afamily pass to Willowbank
Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch,
framing of their A3­sized image from
Cameo Fine Arts in Rangiora and acopy
of the book Zealandia: The Valley that
Changed aNation, by James Lynch.
There are prizes from Cameo Fine Arts
for second and third, and three family
passes to any Waimakariri District
Council swimming pool, for standouts in
the Under 15 category.
The competition closes on January 28.
To find out more and how to enter go
to pestfreewaimakariri.org/photo­comp.
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North Canterbury News, December 21, 2023
‘Twas the day before Christmas
‘Twas the day before Christmas, the house was astir
Thehours were racing, each one ablur
Nan, Poppa, and Auntie Jo in our bedrooms, ever so snug,
andmysiblingsand me squeezed inlike bugs in arug.
Mumhad the ham and lamb out todefrost
while Dad mowed the lawns,nomatter the cost.
The radio hummed with afestive song
as Snoopypursued the Red Baron along.
Uncle Bob from Auckland would come ­new girlfriend, Kate, at
his side
We raised our eyebrows ­our incredulity we could not hide.
Mumhad plenty of tasks still tocomplete
when cellphones erupted, disrupting the peace.
Dad's, Mum's, Nan's, Poppa's,Aunt Jo's in sync
Acacophony of rings to make you blink.
The chaos ensued, sister Em screamed withfright,
Poppa's glasses dropped, aprecarious sight.
Nan, in afit that put her almostonthe floor
All eyes on Mum, as Dad came through the door.
And we realised with dread the radio had stopped.
Dad spoke with afrown, the news not so great:
‘‘ landslide, ahurdle, our plans in astate.
The transmission line's gone, power's in doubt,
No telling how long we must do without.’’
The silence grew thick, we considered the mayhem
No ham or pudding, no reruns of Frozen for sister Em?
Dad pulled himself together and said to usall:
“No worries, don’t stress, we follow the plan, is all.”
“The plan?” said Poppa and looked at Nan.
“Yes,” said mum with asigh, relief in her voice,
we’ve had the plan, awise, prudent choice
since October’s wild wind. We foresaw these blues
And paid heed to Facebook, Council’s news
They said: be ready, take astand
Prepare with foresight and have aplan.”
Dad went into the garage for his emergency bag.
From it he pulled alist, with copies —itwasn’t adrag.
‘‘We’ve candles aplenty to bring Christmas cheer
and the gas bottle is full in the barbecue.”
‘‘Our rotisserie extension from Father’s Day will come to good use.
That’s for the lamb, we’ve the Weber for ham,
and the weather is good for salad.”
‘‘But dad,” wailed mum, filled with concern.
‘‘How to warn Bob, and his latest, for their return?
‘‘Remember, my dear,” said my father so clear,
‘‘the car has abattery, use the aux, do not fear.
‘‘We can also listen in the car to Compass FM, and their latest
bulletin.”
‘‘We will miss the carols,” said my Nan so soft.
‘‘Nah,’’ said my brother Mike, holding his ukelele aloft.
‘‘I’ll strum the chords,’’ he proclaimed with cheer.
‘‘We’ll sing along, Christmas still near.’’
‘‘Thank you, Hurunui Council, said mum, ‘‘for your tales so wise.
For Christmas is saved, along with our sighs.’’
By the Hurunui District Council Christmas Elf
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The year thatwas in NC
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Wild weather,achange of
Government, huge achievements,
some lows, Covid, and testing
times for Local Government have
dominated 2023.
It rained alot, blew agale at
times, was very hot, and chillingly
cold, and the firewood pile is now
down to nothing.
It’s difficult to remember a
time when we had to have fires
burning throughtoDecember.
We have nothing left to burn
that will fit in the firebox —and
Iassure you he has tried.
Floods came, and went quickly
—but were nothing compared to
what those up north in Hawkes
Bay experienced.
Cyclone Gabrielle will be
etched in Hawke's Bay's history
as one of the region's darkest
times. Adversity, however,often
brings out the bestinpeople, and
the North CanterburyNews was
able to tell some heart warming
stories as people reached out to
those who suffered in the floods,
sending goods, stock feed, fencing
materials and manpower to help
those in dire straits.
Many gave in return to all those
who reached out when the
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Canterburyearthquakes caused
widespread damage in 2010­2011.
Agale in October left atrail of
destruction.
It came the same time as Covid
hit our household. Ipaced the
lounge, he lay snoring in bed with
Covid, as the wind sent objects
flying and trees crashing to the
ground taking power lines and
buildings with them.
Aneighbour rang about the
loss of power, before the cell
towers conked out, while he
watched abunny being bowled
along in the gale force nor’
wester.
The power was eventually
restored about three days later —
other North Cantabrians waited a
little longer. But being staunch
rural communities, used to
adversity, and reaching out to
each other, we all remained well
fed and watered.
Then it was election time — it
could not come soon enough as I
had fears the TV wasn’t going to
remain in one piece for much
longer if politicians continued to
be the focus of news bulletins and
talk shows.
Achange of Government
resulted, featuring for the first
time in MMP history, aline up of
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strengthening
three parties, co­habiting
together to govern New Zealand.
It could be an interesting three
years.
The only certainty is whatever
is changed, legislated or
promulgated, it will not please
everyone.
Local Government meanwhile
wove its way through amountain
of new legislation, and some
fierce criticism.
There has been some
outstanding performances by
both young, and the not so young,
during the year, from award
winning sporting achievements,
to volunteers making ahuge
difference.
Hungry tummies have been
filled by the great work of many,
and many organisations have
taken care of vulnerable folk, the
elderly and those unable to find
their way through the maze of red
tape to get help.
The North Canterbury News
has endeavoured to feature a
cross­section of grassroots,
community news over the year,
and looks forward to continuing,
alongside its communities, to
deliver its extensive coverage
from the Waimakariri River to
Kaikoura, in the New Year.
Reflections on 2023 in Hurunui
Christmas time gives us achance
to reflect on the year, and closer to
home, appreciateall that’s good
about living in the Hurunui
District.
As acouncil, throughout 2023,
we focused on remaining true to
our values, our role of providing
core services for our community
and visitors to enjoy.
Our council has an open­door
policy to ensure astrong
connection across all aspects of
council business, and Iknow the
team will continue to maintain the
same level of service and support
for the incoming year.
Iamgrateful to all who have
helped out this year, from
assisting our field staff to taking
part in the many council
consultation and feedback
requests.
Your input is important so we
can better understand the shared
responsibilityofproviding
services that are achievable and
affordable.
Marie Black
Early in 2024 we will be
delivering apublic consultation
document on our draft Long Term
Plan (LTP), aproposal your
elected members have developed
on your behalf, so collectively we
can work towards our common
goals so we can live, work and play
in the Hurunui District.
It is areally important process
for us, and you, to understand how
the district will prosper and grow
throughout the next 10 years.
During this festive season, we
will remember that Christmas
holds avariety of different
meanings,and Itrust you will have
achance to spend time with family
and friends.
Be aware of safety on the roads,
take care under the summer sun,
and around our waterways,
especially with the young ones,
and if you are out into the
wildernessbemindful of the
natural environment.
On behalf of the Hurunui
District Council, Iwish you all the
best for the festive season and
trust that the New Year of 2024
brings you good health and
happiness.
Swell
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Beach
12:37pm 2.4 6:55pm 0.5 1:34pm 2.4 7:49pm 0.5 2:31pm 2.3 8:43pm 0.5 3:26pm 2.3 9:37pm 0.5 4:20pm 2.3 10:31pm 0.5 5:11pm 2.3 11:24pm 0.5 6:01pm 2.2
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Motunau 12:46pm 2.4 7:04pm 0.5 1:43pm 2.4 7:58pm 0.5 2:40pm 2.3 8:52pm 0.5 3:35pm 2.3 9:46pm 0.5 4:29pm 2.3 10:40pm 0.5 5:20pm 2.3 11:33pm 0.5 6:10pm 2.212:08pm 0.6
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Gore Bay 12:48pm 2.4 7:06pm 0.5 1:45pm 2.4 8:00pm 0.5 2:42pm 2.3 8:54pm 0.5 3:37pm 2.3 9:48pm 0.5 4:31pm 2.3 10:42pm 0.5 5:22pm 2.3 11:35pm 0.5 6:12pm 2.212:10pm 0.6
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Kaikoura 12:47pm 1.7 7:01pm 0.2 1:44pm 1.6 7:55pm 0.2 2:40pm 1.6 8:48pm 0.2 3:34pm 1.6 9:41pm 0.3 4:27pm 1.5 10:33pm 0.3 5:19pm 1.5 11:26pm 0.3 6:10pm 1.512:06pm 0.3
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Lights and new safety
measures at Tram Rd
NEWS
The North Canterbury News, December 21, 2023
Focus on funding
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
9
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Traffic lights will be installed to
improve safety at the Tram Road /
State Highway 1intersection, north of
the WaimakaririRiver,next year.
Serious crashes, including afatality,
over the last decade have prompted
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka
Kotahi to make other safety
improvements on the Tram Road offramp,
along with the lights.
NZTA principal project manager
Brendon French says traffic lights will
‘‘improve the safety, efficiency and
capacity’’ for traffic turning right
towards Kaiapoi from the off­ramp.
‘‘We will be altering the free left turn
to improve the safe merging spacefor
driversturning on to Tram Road.
‘‘This includes relocating existing
light poles on Tram Road, and the pole
near Greigs Road, so the merge lane
can workmore effectively.’’
New kerb and channel will be
installed and the free left hand turn
extended.
Atwo­metre­wide cycle lane will
also be installed around the free left
turnontoTram Road.
Mr French said the cycle lane will go
through the traffic island to provide a
safe crossing point for cyclists
travelling west towards Ohoka along
Tram Road.
‘‘Without this feature, cyclists would
be riding between the straight through
and merge lanes, creating danger for
themselves and confusion for the
accelerating, merging vehicle
drivers.’’
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says
asafer off­ramp at Tram Road is
welcomed news for the community.
‘‘This issue was first raised with our
council following aserious accident a
few years ago.
‘‘I sought ameeting with NZTA to
raise the issue and it is great to see this
long­standing safety issue being
addressed.’’
NZTA plan to start work in January
and it is expected to take up to four
months.
Traffic Control Systems is the lead
contractor, with Isaac Construction
doing the pavement surfacing and
some kerb and channel work.
The project is expected to cost
around $1.4 million.
Atemporary 30kmh speed limit will
be in place, with the off­ramp closed at
times.
Drivers will need to use the Ohoka
Road off­ramp and follow the detour
via Island Road to return to Tram
Road, adding around five minutes to
their journey.
Public interest journalism funded
through New Zealand on Air.
Funding options are being considered to
ensure the financial security of
Rangiora’s Mainpower Stadium.
A$100,000 ayear cash injection to the
North Canterbury Sport and Recreation
Trust is being considered as part of the
Waimakariri District Council’s 2024/34
Long Term Plan.
Community and recreation general
manager Chris Brown said under the
proposal, amanagement agreement
would replace the existing lease
agreement, which the council entered
into with the trust in August 2021, when
the stadium opened.
The management agreement would
apply to the indoor courts,
administration area and function room,
while the fitness centre, cafe and rooms
hired to Active Health would remain
subject to alease agreement.
‘‘We know that sports courts don’t
make money and that is why ratepayers
put in money to have those facilities,’’
Mr Brown said.
‘‘The original philosophy was we
thought the costs of running the courts
could be offset from the revenue from
the fitness centre and the cafe.
‘‘We have worked very closely with the
trust, and we realised it wasn’t going to
be sustainable long term, so we have
looked at solutions.’’
Mr Brown said the council planned to
offset some of the extra funding through
installing solar panels on the stadium
roof to power the facility.
He estimated it would save $42,000 a
year in electricity costs.
North Canterbury Sport and
Recreation Trust chief executive
Michael Sharp said if the trust hired the
Spotlight on stadium ... Waimakariri
Mayor Dan Gordon (left) and North
Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust
chairperson Don Robertson at the
stadium’s opening in August 2021.
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courts out at commercial rates it might
be sustainable, but it would make it
unaffordable for community
organisations. The trust manages five
fitness centres in Rangiora, Kaiapoi,
Oxford and Amberley, as well as
Mainpower Stadium.
Chairperson Don Robertson said
proceeds from the fitness centres and
fundraising were used to fund
community programmes such as sports
coaching in schools and the ‘‘Reactivate
programme’’, to help people improve
their health and wellbeing.
Mayor Dan Gordon said he would be
supporting the extra funding, as the
trust played an important role in the
community. ‘‘If the trust wasn’t running
those programmes we would have
groups knocking on our door looking for
support, so we need the trust to be
sustainable.’’
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COUNCIL'SCHRISTMAS INFO
PHONE US:
Amberley: 03 3148 816.
Cheviot Freephone: 03319 8812.
Amuri &Hanmer Springs Freephone: 03 315 8400.
Main Office, Libraries &Service Centres hours
Amberley Office: Closes 3pm, Friday 22 December 2023, opens 8.30am, Monday 8 January 2023.
Hurunui Library: Closes 3pm, Friday 22 December 2023. Open 27, 28, 29 December 9am -5pm, 30 December 9am –
1pm. Returns to normal hours Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Hanmer Springs Service Centre/Library: Closes 3pm, Friday 22 December 2023. Opens Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Cheviot Service Centre/Library: Closes 3pm, Friday 22 December 2023. Opens Monday 8 January 2024.
Amuri Library: Closes Friday 2pm, 22 December. Normal holiday hours resume Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Greta Valley Library: Closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Normal opening hours for other days.
Waiau Library: Closes 11.30am, Saturday 23 December 2023. Opens Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Leithfield Library: Closes 11am, Saturday 23 December 2023. Opens Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Hawarden Library: Closes Friday 2pm, December 15. Normal holiday hours resume Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Water Supply this summer
Our Utilities team will continue to operate throughout the holidays, but with reduced staff numbers. Our 24-hour call
service is still available through the main line to address anything that pops up.
To ease the pressure on the reduced staff numbers, please conserve water where you can and keep an eye out for water
restrictions, www.hurunui.govt.nz
As you may know, NIWA has announced an El Niño summer, marking a good opportunity to remind restricted supply
scheme users to please keep an eye on tank levels to catch any supply issues early.
Above-average temperatures, the chance of drier-than-normal conditions and windy weather can all impact water
availability for uses other than essential drinking, cooking, cleaning and stock water.
Drier-than-normal conditions can cause the ground to move, which some of the older pipes don’t like and can tend to
break. If this happens, it will disrupt the water supply as sources will have to be switched off while the broken pipe is
found and repaired. Cast your mind back to October when windy weather disrupted the water network right across the
district due to power outages.
Only Council’s major pump stations have back up-power, and while we have a few portable generators, we rely on Council
reservoirs to keep water flowing. In many places this is enough only water for a few hours, should power be lost. Some of
these disruptions can mean it takes a day or two to get the water flowing.
In the height of summer when demand is at its greatest, do you have enough water storage to keep your operation
running for three days?
You can read more about Hurunui District Council’s Three Waters Bylaw and Policy here:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/roading-water/water/three-waters-bylaw-and-policy
Keep safe this summer
If you’re out and about this summer, be aware of the
natural hazards that surround you, and what you will need
to do to keep safe, should a natural disaster strike.
Camping by the river? Keep in mind that river levels
can rise, even if it’s clear and sunny where you are.
Staying by the beach? Check where the tsunami safe
zones and assembly points are.
In the mountains? Landslides can occur, especially in
alpine areas where summer snow melt is happening.
This summer is supposed to be a hot and windy one,
and it only takes one ember to start a wildfire.
Check out https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/find-yourcivil-defence-group
for more information.
Building consents
There will be no inspection service over the Christmas break.
On-site inspections will stop on Friday 22 December 2023,
commencing again on Monday 8 January 2024.
It might be that summer holiday where you decide to get some
DIY done around the home.
There are plenty of jobs you can do which don’t need a consent.
Visit this website to learn more:
https://www.canibuildit.govt.nz/
Summer Pool Parties and Swimming Pool hours
Summer Pool Parties
Amberley: Wed 10.01.24 | 11am - 1pm
Rotherham: Thu 11.01.24 | 11am - 1pm
Culverden: Fri 12.01.24 | 11am - 1pm
Cheviot: Tue 16.01.24 | 11am - 1pm
Greta Valley: Tues 16.01.24 | 3pm - 5pm
Waiau: Wed 17.01.24 | 11.30am - 1.30pm
Waipara: Thu 18.01.24 | 11am - 1pm
Leithfield: Thu 18.01.24 | 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Hawarden: Tue 23.01.24 | 11am - 1pm
Hanmer Springs: Wed 24.01.24| 11am - 1pm
Omihi: Thu 25.01.24 | 11am - 1pm
Swimming Pool hours
MainPower Amberley Pool:
Now open 7 days a week.
Adult lane swimming weekdays 11am – 1pm, Tuesday &
Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm.
Public sessions weekdays 1pm – 5.30pm, weekends 11am –
6pm.
Closed 24, 25, 26, 31 December and 1, 2 January.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, (HSTPS)
Closes early (7pm) on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
Resuming normal summer hours of 10am to 9pm on Boxing Day.

NEWS
North Canterbury News, December 21, 2023
11
Cycle trails get big tick
By SHELLEY TOPP
Waimakariri’s cycle trails network has
been given abig tick of approval by agroup
of ten cyclists from Lower Hutt.
The cyclists were riding from Kaikoura
to Christchurch on the Heartland Trail
earlier this month and decided to have a
stopover in Kaiapoi to check out some of
the trails detailed in the Visit Waimakariri
Cycling Guide.
They got the guide at the Kaiapoi iSITE
in the Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC)
office, where they met ENC promotions
manager Janine Rogers.
Their decision to have astopover in
Kaiapoi provided Janine with an
opportunity to get feedback from them
about what visitors thought of
Waimakariri’s cycle trails.
She was particularly interested in this
because ENC has received funding of
$296,000 from the Department of Internal
Affairs Community Facilities Fund to
upgrade various cycle trails in
Waimakariri for residents and visitors to
have amore enjoyable experience on
existing tracks.
‘‘They allowed me to tag along with them
on their trail ride so Icould get asense of
their experience,’’ Janine said.
‘‘Where they stop, what info they look
for, and potentially any issues. This was a
great opportunity to get real feedback on
our trails and is invaluable information for
future developments.’’
ENC has been working with the Te
Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust, which manages
Waimakariri’s Tūhaitara Coastal Park,
where some of the trails are located, along
with Environment Canterbury for over a
year to assess and plan the upgrade of the
cycleways.
‘‘With limited resources it was
imperative to have the upgrades on areas
needing the most attention,’’ Janine said.
ENC consulted Mark Inglis from Middle
Peak Ltd to advise the park owners on the
best use of material and entrance ways to
ensure accessibility for all users.
‘‘So far we have worked with the trust
Visitor approval ... Agroup of cyclists
from Lower Hutt recently had astopover in
Kaiapoi to try out some of Waimakariri’s
cycle trails and ‘‘really enjoyed’’ the
experience.
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who have almost completed the upgrade of
the Tūhaitara Coastal Track from Pines to
Waikuku beach,’’ she said.
It is now working with ECan to upgrade
stop bank trails to agrade two cycle trail
from the Waimakariri Bridge to Kaiapoi,
and from Kaiapoi to Pines Beach.
‘‘Cycling is an increasingly popular
activity so having agrade two accessible
trail within our district will undoubtedly
bring more people here, which is great for
our economy and the future of tourism in
Waimakariri,’’ she said.
‘‘Having the connections north and
south, with the Christchurch Northern
Corridor Cycle Path and Hurunui
Heartland Trails has opened up
Waimakariri to visiting cyclists. Accessible
grade 2trails are attractive for many
people.”
Camping season begins
The Hurunui District has many great spots
to pitch tents or park the camper.
KiwiCash has started managing some of
the camping grounds around Hurunui,
which provides adigital payment system
for staying overnight and using the
facilities, including Wi­Fi.
However, the Hurunui River Mouth
Camping Ground will continue to use an
honesty box system.
Domett Reserves Advisory Group chair
Gordon Hewett says acash payment is
required, and greatly appreciated, when
staying at the camping ground.
Camping grounds managed by KiwiCash
are the Scargill Motunau Reserve,
Culverden Domain, Waikari Reserve, and
Amberley Beach Reserve.
AKiwiCash ‘digital key’ gains access to
the ground, and basic facilities.
How to use KiwiCash:
Buy adigital key from the Blue Dairy,
Amberley; Gas, Waikari; Greta Valley
Tavern, Greta Valley; Challenge,
Culverden; or the Hurunui District
Council’s main office at Amberley. Go to
help.kiwicash.nz, download the app from
the apple app store, google play or visit
kiwicash.nz; enter your details to create a
KiwiCash account.
Sync your KiwiCash Key to your account
by entering you KiwiCash key's unique
code; top up your account with your credit
card.
Remember, you will have to set up with
KiwiCash before staying at KiwiCash
campgrounds.
To learn more about loading KiwiCash,
visit: kiwicamp.nz/why­use­kiwicamp/.
KiwiCash can be used in more than 20
campgrounds and services around New
Zealand. Hurunui District joins places like
National Park Village, Waihi Beach and
Taupo in providing pay­to­use services for
campers and independent travellers.
Freedom camping within Hurunui
District Council Reserves is subject to a
Freedom Camping Bylaw. An interactive
map to see where freedom camping is
permitted. For dog friendly areas and
about KiwiCash and other camping areas
in the district go to: hurunui.govt.nz.
Christmasand NewYearRefuseand
RecyclingArrangements
Refuse and recycling collections are changing over Christmas
and New Year; the change of day also applies torural
collection points.
Monday 25 December
and
Monday 1January
Tuesday 26December
and Tuesday 2January
Wednesday 27December
and
Wednesday 3January
Thursday 28 December
and
Thursday 4January
Friday 29 December and
Friday 5January
No Collections - Public Holiday
No Collections - Public Holiday
Hanmer Springs, Gore Bay, Cheviot
and Mt Lyford
Amberley, Amberley Beach,
Leithfield, Leithfield Beach, Waipara,
Greta Valley, Omihi, Scargill, Motunau
Beach
Waiau, Rotherham, Culverden,
Waikari and Hawarden
• Only Hurunui District Council bags will be collected, these are
available from various outlets in Hurunui.
• Bags must besecurely tied and at the kerbside or Council
collection point by 8am. Collection times may vary to normal,
and the crew will not return to collect bags placed out late.
• Refuse bags must not exceed 15kg in weight. Bags split prior to
the crew’s arrival and non-official bags will not be collected.
• Bundles of cardboard will not be collected but can be recycled
via any transfer station.
What is accepted via the recycling collections if it is clean and
loose in aCouncil recycling bag?
• Newspapers, magazines, office paper and telephone directories.
• Cardboard, greetings cards, junk mail, envelopes, and egg
boxes.
• Food, drink, and pet food cans.
• Rigid plastic bottles and small containers, types 1, 2and 5with
lids removed.
What cannot be recycled?
Wrapping paper, soft plastics, plastics 3, 4, 6and 7, tetrapaks,
polystyrene (including meat trays), plant pots, plastic strapping,
clothing, food-stained paper or card, coffee cups, plastic lids, foil
trays and food waste are not recyclable -ifindoubt throw it out.
Do not put glass bottles in recycling bags, these can be recycled via
any transfer station.
Transfer Station Arrangements
All Transfer Stations over Christmas and New Year will be closed on
Public Holidays.
Normal opening hours apply atall other times.
For further information on waste and recycling in Hurunui, visit
www.hurunui.govt.nz
Funpet Guinea Pig show
Guinea Pigs will take centre stage at
afun pet show in Woodend on
Sunday, January21.
Anyone with aguinea pig is invited
to roll up to 38 Rangiora­Woodend
Road between 10am and 11am to
enter in the show run by North
CanterburyGuinea Pigs.
ASummer Holiday theme has
been chosen for guinea pig owners
to dress their pet up in fancy dress.
Judging starts at 11am, with a $5
entry fee for non members, and $4
for members.
It will be afun day out for the
family with activities and prizes to
be won.
Enquiries to Jenny 021 145 7245.
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North Canterbury News, December 21, 2023
Toxic algae warnings in NC
Te Whatu Ora has issued ahealth
warningfor the South Bank tributary of
the Waiau /Uwha River above the Waiau
Bridge.
Moderate to high cover of potentially
toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) has
been found in the tributary.
The warning follows toxic algae being
found in the Ashley/Rakahuri River at
the SH1 bridge.
People should avoid the areas, and
animals, particularly dogs, should not be
allowed near the water.
There are also other access points
along the Waiau/Uwha River and the
Ashley/Rakahuri River, that may have
benthic cyanobacteria present.
People are advised to treat every lowflowing
river cautiously, check for the
presence of benthic cyanobacteria and
avoid contact.
Dr Matt Reid, Canterbury Medical
Supporting
charity
Officer of Health, NationalPublic Health
Service, says the algaelooks like dark
brown to blackmats and can produce
toxins harmful to people and animals.
Exposure may cause skin rashes,
nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and
numbness around the mouth and
fingertips.
If you experience any of these
symptoms, visit your doctor immediately,
also let your doctor know if you have had
contact with dark brown/black algalmats
or water in this area, Dr Reid says.
Pets that show signs of illness after
coming into contact with algal mats
should be taken to avet immediately.
People and animals should remain out
of the waterways until the warnings have
been lifted.
Environment Canterbury is monitoring
the sites and the public will be advised of
any changes in waterquality.
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Holiday activities
As the Christmasholiday periodbegins there is ahost of markets, displays, activities
and eventsinNorth Canterbury to attend to buy last minute Christmas gifts, and
stocking fillers, and entertain the whole family.
Markets
Tomorrow, Friday December 22, the Ohoka Farmers Market —Big Christmas
Market is on. This popular Friday market runs from 9am to 12.30pm and offers a
wide selection of last minute gift ideas and Christmas snacks for stocking fillers.
On Saturday, December23, the Kaiapoi Artisan Market will be held at Charles
Street, Kaiapoi.
It runs from 9am to 12noon and offers adifferent approach to produce markets with
many North Canterbury craftspersons and artisans offering aselection of unique
and creative gifts.
Meanwhile the AmberleyFarmers Market is on Saturdaymorning, offering over 20
stalls with produce,artisan products, gifts, wellness and beauty products, ready­toeat
food and hot or cold drinks.
The Oxford Farmers Market is also hosting aChristmas Eve market at Oxford on
Sunday December24, from 9am to 12noon.
Christmas Displays
Checkout the Oxford Christmas Wonderland which runs until Christmas Eve,
Sunday, December 24. Run by the Oxford Community Trust this creative annual
display is being held at the GP Hall on Showgate Drive in Oxford. It is open Monday
to Friday from 2pm to 8pm and Christmas Eve 10am to 8pm. $3 per person entry.
Carols and Music
On Saturday, December23, from 12noon to 1pm, Haze n' Pat will be live at Rangiora’s
newestoutdoor music venue, the Good Street Stage in Rangiora. Join them for afree
concert.
ChristmasEve, December24, will resonate with music as anumber of Carols by
Candlelights sessions have been arranged.
At 10am Carol singing will be held at the Pegasus Community Centre Carols.
At the Oxford ChristmasCarols In The Park, the popular musical group, The Wax
Birds will be playing at the Pearson Park Playground in Oxford from 7pm. Join in
agood old fashioned sing­along, with giveaways, lolly scrambles, free sausage sizzle
(or bringapicnic) and of course, Santa.
From 9pm to10pm Carols by Candlelight will be held at Victoria Square in Central
Christchurch.
Join others for this special candlelight event as the Salvation Army Band celebrate
Christmaswith families, guestperformers, acombined Christchurch choir and afew
twists to help celebrate.
Candles and carol books will be on sale, the proceeds of which help make this event
possible.Toilets and food vendors will also be onsite.
Boxing Day sport
Ramp Race Demolition Derby racing starts at 6pm at Woodford Glen on Boxing Day.
What to look out for early in 2024
The Canterbury Mounted Games Association Coaching Camp, Pony Club Rally and
RegionalTeams Competition will be held at the Rangiora Showgrounds from
January 3 to 7.
Wednesdayisthe PonyClub Rally, with Thursday and Friday coaching days. On
Saturdayand Sunday the NZMGA Regional Teams competitions will be under way
offering achance to see teams in action.
On January 6from 10.30am to 5pm, the Canterbury Rodeo kicks off at Mandeville
Sports Ground, 431 Mandeville Road, Swannanoa. It offers afun family day out
watching top cowboys and cowgirls battle it out in Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel
Racing, Steer Wrestling and Roping events to become this years Canterbury
Champion.
In the evening catch allthe action as Woodford Glen Speedway hosts the South
Island Streetstock Champs and Canterbury Modified Champs, plus Canterbury
Modified&Youth Ministock Champs from 6pm.
For amore peaceful event the next day checkout Waiora links lakeside at Pegasus
for agatheringofvintage cars and radio controlled yachts on Sunday January 7.
Museums
Agreat way to keep the young ones entertained over the holiday period is avisit to
one of the many museums in the North Canterbury District.
At the Oxford Museum opening hours for Dec/Jan will stay the same as present, a
great display set up like 1900'sNZFarmers Store (Grocery department), and their
latestacquisition, abeautiful 1880'sladies dress complete with bustle, is also on
display.
The Rangiora Museum at 9Good Street, Rangiora opens as usual on Wednesday and
Sunday, from 1.30pm –4pm (except 24 December).
Kowai Archives will be closed until Wednesday 7February.
The Kaiapoi Museum, at the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, will be open
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 5pm; Thursday 9am to 7pm;
Saturdayto10am to 2pm; Sunday, 1pm to 4pm. It does not open public holidays.
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Apassion for music
By JOHN COSGROVE
The future is looking bright for ayoung
Kaiapoi singer. .
This year, 18­year­old Josh Keating has
managed to fit in his academic studies at
Kaiapoi High School, and carry out his
duties as Head Boy, play in his family band
AFamily Affair,play at gigs all over
Christchurch, and get accepted into Law
School for 2024.
His mother Gina Keating says his
passion for music started at aged 10, when
he received aguitar as aprize at music
competition.
‘‘He hasn’t stopped since then,’’ she says.
‘‘He’s avery focused young man and is
looking forward to making adifference as
he studies law, business and Te Reo at the
University of Canterbury next year.’’
Josh says music runs through his
whānau, growing up singing and
competing in music awards, playing at
regional A&P shows and Santa carnivals.
He is atwo­time New Zealand Country
Entertainer of the year winner, ayouth
ambassador for the New Zealand Country
Music association, three time Kaiapoi
High School Musician of the Year, and
often can be found playing at bars in town
such as Fat Eddies, Kong, and The Bog.
Josh was performing at one of the Good
Street Beats lunchtime concerts last week,
which are held on Thursdays and
Saturdays. Hosted by the Waimakariri
District Council, staff have arranged a
On arise ... The 2023 Head Boy of Kaiapoi
High School Josh Keating performs at one
of the recent Good Street Beats lunchtime
concerts.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
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Drowningspreventable
Drownings are preventable on watercraft,
says New Zealand Coastguard and Water
Safety New Zealand.
They are pleading with Kiwis to wear
lifejackets on the water this summer, as
lives lost unnecessarily on the water
mount because people are not wearing
lifejackets.
Drowning is the leading cause of
recreational death in Aotearoa and
according to recent data from Water Safety
New Zealand, craft­related incidents
account for 31 percent of those deaths.
In 2022, there were 29 drowning
fatalities from watercraft. Of those 21
weren’t wearing alifejacket. The number
of drownings in 2022 is astaggering 66%
higher than compared with the 10­year
average.
Coastguard CEO Callum Gillespie says a
lifejacket has never ruined aday on the
water.
‘‘But not wearing one has destroyed
many lives.
‘‘Drownings are adevastating event for
whānau, family and friends and for our
incredible volunteers who are on the
frontline.
‘‘These tragic deaths leave along­lasting
impact on our communities.
‘‘We have asimple message for all
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enjoying afun day out on the water.
According to Coastguard, in the event of
unexpectedly entering the water, people
may have to tread water for at least 40
minutes before help arrives. This could be
hours in more remote locations. Without a
lifejacket, this is incredibly difficult and
drastically reduces your chance of
survival.
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January 12, 9am to 3pm; Hurunui District
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The family pooch could soon be
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Environment Canterbury’s
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air quality committee has backed a
notice of motion to include apolicy
on ‘pets on buses’ in the draft
Regional Public TransportPlan.
The draft plan is being prepared
for public engagement in the second
half of next year.
Councillor Joe Davies introduced
the notice of motion last week.
‘‘This is an exciting step forward
for our four­legged friends,’’ he says.
‘‘I think it is really important that
we look at allowing pets, and
specifically dogs, on our buses.
‘‘This is something the community
should have the right to have asay
on.’’
For now, only service or disability
assist dogs and those in training are
allowed on buses in Canterbury.
‘‘We know there is some demand in
the community to allow dogs on
buses,’’ Cr Davies says.
The council will consult with bus
operators and drivers, and consider
passenger comfort, safety and any
potential capacity issues.
Other regional councils, including
Auckland Council, have rules
allowing pets on buses, Cr Davies
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‘‘I think animal sizes and numbers,
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Biodiversity flourishing on Clarkville farm
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By GINA MCKENZIE
Atotal of 4500 native plants have been
planted along a2.5 kilometre stretch of
the Burgess Stream which winds through
Andrew and Peter Gilchrist’s 430­hectare
farming operation in Swannanoa over the
past three years.
It is the first freshwater site selected for
improvement as part of awider
Waimakariri IrrigationLimited (WIL)
biodiversity project which has identified
sites of ecological interest with the
potential for restoration or protection
across the schemes 44,000­hectare
command area.
WIL biodiversity project lead Dan
Cameron says 297 sites of interest were
discovered during the initial biodiversity
survey in 2018. Along with the Burgess
Stream, key areas for the biodiversity
initiative include Hunters Stream, and
the Cust River.
‘‘We are focusing on protecting existing
areas of ecological significance which are
connected to neighbouring shareholder
land to create acohesive approach to
restoring biodiversity.
‘‘The 2.5­kilometre section of the
Burgess Stream on Andrew and Peter
Gilchrists property includes several
springheads which play asignificant role
in improving the entire stream system,’’
says Dan.
‘‘When you improve freshwater from its
source you have the biggest impact on the
entire stream system. This also enables
the benefits of the work you are doing to
kick in much sooner for other parts of the
stream.’’
The Burgess Stream crosses 13
kilometres of WIL shareholder land
before it enters lifestyle block properties
at its southern end.
In the long term, Dan would like to see
as much of the stream enhanced and
protected as possible, with the potential
Biodiversity ... Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) biodiversity project lead Dan Cameron
and Swannanoa farmer Andrew Gilchrist at the BurgessStream site where 4500 native
plants have been planted over the last three years.
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for the lifestyle block owners to get
involved in the environmental restoration
project.
‘‘Once we have the shareholder owned
land restored along the riparian margin
of the stream it would be fantastic to
share knowledge and resources with
lifestyle block owners at the southern end
of Burgess Stream. Working together to
restore the ecosystem of the entire stream
would be amazing.’’
Andrew Gilchrist says that working
with staff and local school children on the
planting project has been incredibly
rewarding. It has also enabled more
funding to be used for purchasing plants.
‘‘Peter and Irun acontracting and
manufacturing business along with the
farm so part of it is seasonal work which
means that our staff were able to get
involved with planting days and site
preparation work.
‘‘It has also meant that the $10,000 of
Immediate Steps (IMS) funding from
Environment Canterbury could be used
entirely for plants as our staff have been
doing the site preparation and
maintenance work.
‘They have loved working on this
project and seeing the changes as the
plants have grown up around the edges of
the stream.
‘‘We also had agroup of children,
teachers and parents from Swannanoa
School help us with the planting. They
were so interested in learning about what
we are trying to achieve,’’ says Andrew.
Native plants were selected based on
what would have once existed in the area
before it was modified by land use, along
with species that provide ecosystem
service, while also considering the types
of plants that fit in with the farming
operation, says Dan.
‘‘We looked at what was ecologically
appropriate for this site, considering the
climate and the region, along with the
qualities of the plants that provide
benefits to the ecosystem that we are
trying to create.
‘‘Carex secta is known to colonise
denitrifying bacteria in its roots which
helps to naturally denitrify water and
helps prevent sediment build up. We’ve
also got flax as it is an excellent food
source when it flowers.’’
The long­term aim is to create aseries
of resource rich stepping stones to help
attract native birds to the area, while the
plants will also provide shade for the
stream and increase the number of
invertebrates and insect species.
For this, they were guided by research
published in 2006 by Colin Meurk and
Graeme Hall.
Andrew says he would encourage other
farmers to get involved in environmental
projects.
‘‘From when we began this planting
journey three years ago, we have seen so
many positive benefits.
‘‘It’s been awesome and our aim is to
continue planting along the whole
stream.
‘‘We’re not sure how long it will take,
but when you make astart, you can keep
chipping away at it. It is positive all
around from awater quality and
environmental perspective.’’
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P.E.T in emergency
If you have an animal emergency, think
P.E.T.
This is the message the New Zealand
Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe
(NZVA) is urging animal owners to
remember, as part of anew campaign to
improve the way people useveterinary
emergency services.
‘AnimalEmergency? Think P.E.T’, is
being launched ahead of the summer
holidays,and asks owners to follow three
simple steps if their pet is sick or hurt
and their vet clinic is closed.
P.E.T stands for:
Pause. Think for amoment about
whether your pet needs emergency care
or could be seen by their vet during
normal business hours.
Emergency call. Phone your vet if you
think your pet needs emergency care or
you’re unsure.
Take. Follow the advice you receive to
either take your pet to an emergency
service provider, or book an
appointment duringnormal business
hours.
NZVAHead of Veterinary Services ­
Companion Animal, Sally Cory says
keeping veterinary emergency services
for emergenciesonly means very sick
animals can receive the treatment they
need quickly, and vet teams are not
overwhelmed.
‘‘It’simportant that teams can focus on
the patients that need it most.
‘‘There are currently too many
animals being seen by emergency
service providers that do not require
emergency care’’ Sally says.
‘‘This campaign is all about people
taking just amoment to consider
whether their pet needs immediate care,
and if they think they do, to then call
their vet for further advice.’’ If owners
are advised to go to an emergency
service provider, they may also be asked
to ring ahead to let the vet team know
they are coming.
Sally says this helps prepare staff for
arrival of animals, and urges people to
remember an animal emergency service
provider is like going to ahospital —
animals with more urgent needs might
be seen ahead of others.
Animal owners are also being asked to
help prevent emergencies from
happening by keeping routine
vaccinations up­to­date; booking
daytime appointments wherever
possible; providing plenty of shade and
shelter for their animals; and ensuring
pets are safe and secure while at home
and out in the community.
‘‘Over the upcoming holiday season,
most vet clinics will be closed for afew
days.
‘‘Make sure you are registered with a
clinic, know what days they will be shut,
and their emergency phone number, just
in case you need it,’’ Sally says.
Owners who are travelling with their
pets during the holidays are encouraged
to find out where their closest vet will
be, and if their animal takes medication,
to have enough packed for the trip.
For more information about the
campaign, visit nzva.org.nz/emergency
care.
Tonnes of porkimported
More than 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of
overseas pork from 22 countries has been
imported into New Zealand during 2023,
most of it from nations thatallow pig
farming practices banned in New Zealand.
An analysis of pork imports from January
to October by NZPork shows the highest
volume of imported pork was from the
United States with 7336MT, a128 percent
increase compared to the same period in
2022 (3216MT).
Canada was the next highest, at 6238MT,
up from 3824MT. Imports from Spain were
down however, at 6047MT compared to
9685MT. Imports from Australia (3551MT)
and the Netherlands (3418MT) also
increased.
The next highest were Germany (262MT)
asignificant decrease from 10,042MT last
year, Finland (2775MT), Poland (2406MT),
Denmark (2360MT) and Sweden (1623MT).
NZPork chief executive Brent Kleiss says
that while two­thirds of pork consumed in
New Zealand is imported, there is no
requirement for the products to meet New
Zealand’s rigorous pig welfare standards.
New Zealand has imported pork from 22
different countries this year.
‘‘Although the European Union is
currently reviewing animal welfare
legislation, most EU members and other
countries exporting pork to New Zealand
have lower standards of pig care and less
rigorous enforcement regimes than we do.
‘‘For example, gestation stalls are
banned here but in Canada and most
European countries sows can be confined
in gestation stalls for the first four weeks of
pregnancy and in the USthey can be
confined for their entire pregnancy.
‘‘Our farmers do not castrate piglets at all
but they are routinely castrated in Europe,
the US and Canada and in Spain, Poland
and the US that is done without pain
relief.’’
‘‘In New Zealand, sows are only housed
in farrowing systems when it is time for
them to give birth and care for their piglets
with amaximum of five days pre­farrowing
and 28 days after,’’ Mr Kleiss says.

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Merry ChristmasinNorth Canterbury
23
PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE
Well lit up ... Barbara and Allen Maxted took over 30 hours of work to create their annual Christmas
light display at their home on Douglas Road in Amberley.
Smile for the camera ... Santa poses for afamily photo with (from left) Skyla
(9), Leah (7) and Meila (3) Jenkins of Pegasus.
Merry Christmas ... Santa asks Grace Beattie(3) what she would like for Christmas while
mum Michaela Beattie and her brother Jayden (1) wait for their turn at the Santa photo shoot
held at Waikuku Christmas Trees nursery.
On show ... After acouple of hiccups with faulty lights, the large tree beside the Cobb
Cottage on Amberley’s main street, Carters Road, is now lit up with acolourful display of
Christmas lights. Hurunui District Councillor Robbie Bruerton says it’s great to have the tree
lit up again.
Which one? ... Ruben Mathis of Waikuku Beach looks for asuitable Christmas tree with the
help of his daughter Willow (7) at the Waikuku Christmas Trees Nursery.

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North Canterbury News, December 21, 2023
Enjoy the journey of growing up
Abig part of growing up is about enjoying
the journey of becoming who you want to
be, Culverden Constable Damian
Schuurman says.
ConstableSchuurmanwas guest
speaker at Hurunui District Council’s
Secondary School Achievers Fund
awards ceremony recently in Scargill.
He said the next few years will have
challenges and great times, andthe key
to reaching goals was being around good
people.
Looking back on his youth and early
career days, he said he had ups and
downs and is very grateful for the people
who showed beliefand helped shape
him.
‘‘Surround yourself with good people,
as they will be ahuge part of the success
of getting to where you want to go.’’
Their plans may change, career paths
may shift, and that did not matter. ‘‘Work
hard at everything you decide to do.’’
Nine school leavers in the Hurunui
District received ascholarship as they
embark on tertiary education in 2024.
The scholarships received are a
portion of an $11,500 scholarship —a
joint venture with the Hurunui District
Council (of $10,000), and the council’s law
firm Buddle Findlay ($1500).
The fund assists students with with
accommodation costs, scholarship travel
expenses, purchases of text books and
electronic equipment.
To date, 145 students have benefited
from the fund which began in2000. This
year 21 applications were received.
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black presented
the awards and encouraged the students
NORTH CANTERBURYSPORT
Bowling tournament
Top lawn bowlers from across New Zealand willcompete inthe Summerset
Nationals single and pairs tournament in Canterbury from January 2toJanuary 9.
Around 800 players are expected to take part.
Three North Canterbury clubs —Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Woodend —will be
hosting singles and pairs games.
Kaiapoi Working Mens Club will host men’s singles games on January 2, and mens
pairsonJanuary 6and 7.
Rangiorawill host men’s singles on January 2and 3, and women’s singles and
men’spairs on January 6onJanuary 7.
Woodend hosts women’s pairs on January 2, Men’s singles on January 3, and mens
pairs on January 7.
Bowls New Zealand says the very high quality of the greens and hospitality Bowls
Canterbury host clubs consistently deliver to players competing in an event has
attracted top bowlers from around the country.
‘‘We are thrilled that so many players have committed to being apart of the
tournament in 2024,’’ it says.
Waimakariri Gorge Golf
Summer Golf: Stableford 18 Holes: KBush 37, IBeets 37, WMehrtens 37, LAnderson
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to enjoy and discover the joy of learning,
the thrill of mastering new skills and the
satisfaction of using them to make a
difference. She said the range of options
the students were exploring was
exceptional —rural medicine, law and
commerce, agricultural business,
environmental geology, marine science,
photography, lawand arts, broadcasting
and communications, law and commerce
and engineering.
Mrs Black, Crs Vanessa McPherson
and Karen Armstrong, Buddle Findlay
representative Anna Wishart, Youth
Council member William Munsey,
Munsey, and three independent
membersAnne Costello from Hawarden,
Geoff Shier and Gwyn Williams from
Amberley, were on the selection panel.
Successful recipients were Bob
Morgan from Hanmer Springs (Amuri
Area School), Briana Hodgen, Hawarden
(Rangi Ruru Girls’ School), Ilona
McLachlan from Broomfield
(Christchurch Girls’ High School), Jed
Dwyer, Culverden (Amuri Area School),
Jessica Shearer,Waiau (Christchurch
Girls’ High School), Mateo Bonny,
Waipara, (RangioraHigh School), Regan
Clark, Hanmer Springs (Amuri Area
School), and William Knight, Waipara
(Christchurch Boys’ High School).
Overseas visitors returning
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Overseas visitors are flocking back to
Hanmer Springs.
While international visitor numbers are
not expected to return to pre­Covid levels
for another 12 months, Hurunui Tourism
product development manager Graeme
Abbot says the town is booming as it gears
up for the summer holiday rush.
‘‘We are seeing our old friends from
Australia back and the cruise business is
keeping us busy. We are seeing some
American business, which we expect will
grow with the new airlines coming into
Christchurch. It is certainly alot stronger
than it was.’’
Visitors were starting to return from
China, but Mr Abbot did not expect to see
as many visitors from the Asian market as
four years ago.
While September and October were
‘‘reasonably quiet’’, Hanmer Springs
Thermal Pools &Spa experienced nine
percent growth in November compared to
Clarence River
Bridge under
the spotlight
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
The fate of areplacement bridge over the
Waiau Toa /Clarence River will not be
known until next year.
Environment Canterburyisinthe
process of appointing ahearing
commissioner to decide the fate of a
proposed bridge to replace the Glen Alton
bridge, which was destroyed in the 2016
earthquake.
Ajoint hearing, with the Kaikōura
District Council, is expected to be held in
April.
Environment Canterburyhas completed
alimited notification, with just five parties
invited to make submissions on the
Kaikōura District Council’s resource
consent application.
Just two submissions were received,
including one from an affected private
landowner in support, and one from Te
Rūnanga oKaikōura, which was opposed
on cultural grounds.
The Rūnanga has expressing aview that
access to the proposed $13.5 million bridge
should be on the southernside of the river.
The lack of abridge has created
frustration for property owners in the
Clarence Valley, who relied on the Glen
Alton bridge.
For now access is via Waipapa Road,
WharekiriStream and apaper road, which
has been enhanced since the earthquakes.
But the WharekiriStream is prone to
flooding in heavy rain and can be
impassable for up to 10 days.
last year.
December had also started strongly and
accommodation bookings in the town were
‘‘very strong’’.
Staff recruitment has been achallenge
over the last three years, but the pools
were fully staffed and operating at the full
summer hours.
‘‘We are always abit scared to say we are
fully staffed, in case someone leaves,’’ Mr
Abbot said.
‘‘We have people from all around the
world on our staff, which is lovely because
it adds something to the environment.’’
Mr Abbot said Hanmer Springs had a
growing list of attractions, including the
alpine scenery.
Two new hydro slides, known as ‘‘Violet
Vortex’’ and ‘‘Waiau Winder’’, were added
to the hot pools this year and were proving
popular. New walking and cycling tracks
have been added, and the town has anew
disc golf course to add to the mini golf and
full sized golf course.
The Hanmer Springs Animal Park was
also popular with visitors, Mr Abbot said.
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Arts centre proposal
Chelsea wins award
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri hopes to lead the way in
performing arts.
Rangiora HighSchool wants to build a
state of the art performing arts centre to
grow its booming arts and music
programme and to supportthe wider
community’s ambitions.
The school’s business manager David
Lowe and head of music, Sophia
Bidwell, made arequest for funding
during apresentation to the
Waimakariri District Council
community and recreation committee
meeting on December 12.
The school’s board of trustees
proposed building an 800­seat
performing arts centre with classrooms
and breakout rooms, at acost of $10­12
million.
‘‘In New Zealand we do sportvery
well, but we could be leading the way in
providing something in whicharts takes
centre stage,’’ Ms Bidwell said.
‘‘We want it to be more than
grassroots, but something all people in
our community have an opportunity to
be apart of.’’
She said the school was putting a
greater focus on arts and music.
About 250 students planned to do year
9music next year, ‘‘which is an
incredible amount’’.
The largest performing arts facilities
in the district included the auditoriums
in the Rangiora Town Hall and at
Kaiapoi High School, whichhad seating
for around 350 people.
‘‘The town hall is agreat space, but
this is the next step,’’ Ms Bidwell said.
Mr Lowe said the school hall needed to
be replaced as it was ‘‘gettingold’’ and
was too small for aschool of nearly 1700
students.
The Ministry of Education supported
its replacement as part of the school’s
master plan, proposing to fund $2­3
million towards anew hall.
The board proposed to fund$2­3
million from reserves, with the balance
to be raised from grants and fundraising.
‘‘The hall only seats 350, which is not
enough for even oneyear level,’’ Mr
Lowe said.
‘‘We had our year 9/10 prizegiving last
week and it was embarrassing, with the
audienceflowingout into the foyer.’’
Mr Lowe said the school hoped to
build the facility over the next two or
three years and invited to council to
consider contributing to the cost of
building acommunity facility.
‘‘It is the next thing we want to get
done, so we are alittle bit impatient for
it.
‘‘We want to engage architects next
year and get on with it.’’
The council’s community and
recreation general manager, Chris
Brown, said the council’s arts strategy,
developed earlier this year, identifieda
need for additionalarts space.
He recommendedthe school make a
submission to the council for
consideration as part of next year’s
2024/34 Long Term Plan.
Public interest journalismfunded
through New Zealand on Air.
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Rangiora local Chelsea Houghton is
the 2023 recipient of the Institute of
Directors (IoD) Canterbury First Steps
in Governance Award.
The award provides young
professionals with first­hand
experience on anot­for­profit board.
Ms Houghton has expertise leading
strategic communicationsand her
governance experience to date
includes Marian College Board of
Trustees, with previous roles as chair
of the Takahē Collective Trust and a
board member for Kidsfirst
Kindergarten.
Through her business, Grow
Creative, she is buildingaco­operative
organisation that provides aplatform
for freelance creatives to collaborate,
gain experience, and receive
mentorship.
‘‘I believe Ican offer boards
innovative leadership and clear
communication models,’’ she says.
APhD candidate at the University of
Canterbury, Houghton is investigating
the impact of platformisation on arts
organisations.
Her research has been supported
through University of Canterbury
Scholarship, Aho Hinātore, and she has
been conductinginterviews and
surveys with organisational leaders
across Aotearoa about the way
platforms have changed their models of
work, funding, andcultural production
models.
Ms Houghton says her experience
has given her the confidence to
contribute to the success of other
businesses.
‘‘My work with startups in various
stages, andindustry membership,
underscore my dedication to fostering
innovation within the organisational
and community spheres.’’
As the winner of the Canterbury First
Steps in Governance Award, Houghton
will receive a12­month governance
internship with the Laura Fergusson
Brain Injury Trust (LFBIT), afurther
$955 towards an IoD director
development course of her choice, oneyear
complimentary membership to the
Institute of Directors, and mentoring
with an experienced director.
Selection panel chair and IoD
Distinguished Fellow, Rex Williams
says Houghton’s grounded focus,
combined with her research,
illustrates her desire to make a
difference on boards.
‘‘As boards increasingly seek new
and unique insights and expertise to
set them up for the future, there is no
better time to be stepping into
governance.
‘‘We hope that Chelsea’s research
insights, leadership potential and
strategic background will bring new
ideas to the LFBIT board, especially
today as stakeholder values continue to
impact organisational culture and
decision making, where
communication is key and the board
will have the opportunity to draw from
her strengths in this space.’’
The selection panel believe Ms
Houghton will be an asset to the Laura
Fergusson Brain Injury Trust board,
and in turn, hope that she will broaden
her skillset, laying asolid foundation
for afuture in governance.
Established in 2014, First Steps in
Governance is awarded to young
professionals and helps them to gain
first­hand experience on anot­forprofit
board. Eligible recipients must
not have held any substantial board
roles, but can have experience on local
sports, schools or community boards or
trusts.
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Nine Kaiapoi children are about
quickly realised the school doesn’t have
to embark on a trip of a lifetime to a lot and in the last few years they had a
fire burn down some of their classrooms
St Patrick’s Kaiapoi Catholic Primary and to date, nothing has been rebuilt
School is taking nine Year 7 and 8 pupils due to a lack of funding.”
and two adults to the Cook Islands in The St Patrick’s contingent plans to
term four to learn abou the local culture take some resources for the school and
and do some community service. is seeking support from the local North
“This is our second trip and what we’ve Canterburycommunity.
identifiedis the opportunity to do an A number of local sports organisations
overseas trip like no other,” says teacher have agreed to donate sports equipment
Pax O’Dowd, who wi l accompany the and local businesses have given some
pupils to Rarotonga.
“It’s like school camp, where the
Pax says the group is also liaising with
studentswilhavesomefun, but it’s Raro community groups in Rarotonga to do
style and it’s an opportunity to give back some volunteering, planting and clean
the local community and an opportunity
to learn what we share in common The group wi l be staying a the
as Pacific communities as we l as our Rakahangahostel, which is named after
di ferences.”
one of the islands, and is like a marae,
Pax wi l be joined on the trip by parent
Pacific Islands.
15 tropical islands tota ling 240 square
and Board of Trustees memberAngela
“It’s very basic, but community focused His classmateCaleb Spence says he kilometres and has a population similar
and everybodypitches in with cooking has been to Rarotonga before and is to Rangiora.
AlthoughtheCookIslands is o ficia ly and cleaning.
looking forward to returning.
Far more Cook Island nationals live
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Zealand do lars, life is very di ferent on proud of their country and are rea ly hot at 30 degrees most of the time and it identifying more than 60,000 as
the islands and local schools do not happy, humble people.”
resident in this country, abou the same
have the same resources.
The pupils said they were looking Their classmatesarelooking forward to population as the Waimakariri district.
As we l as fundraising for the trip, Pax forward to visiting Rarotonga and learning about Cook Islands culture and The culture and languagearesimilar
says the school has been fundraising to meeting their new penpalsatNukutere
meeting their penpals.
to Maori and the indigenous people are
support Nukutere Co lege, a Year 7 to 11 Co lege, who they have been
They have been busy fundraising and known as Cook Island Maori.
school in Rarotonga, which St Patrick’s co respondingwith in the lead up to the co lecting stationery supplies and books Nukutere is also believed to be the
a relationship with.
to take to Nukutere Co lege and packing name of one of the waka on which Maori
trip last year was an
Pupil Mason Robson says his penpal
tipuna (ancestors) trave led to Aotearoa
ty to see the lay of the land. We ‘likes taro o’ , a
popular vegetable in the The Cook Islands is a co lection of New Zealand.
- Head Teacher
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privacy films
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2012HONDA INSIGHT
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CHRISTMAS HOURS
FRI22DEC -7am -6pm
SAT23DEC -8am -5pm
SUN 24 DEC -8am -5pm
MERRYCHRISTMAS!
MON 25 DEC -CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
TUE 26 DEC -BOXING DAY-8am -5pm
WED 27 DEC -7am -6pm
THURS28DEC -7am -6pm
FRI29DEC -7am -6pm
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SUN 31 DEC -8am -5pm
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TUE 2JAN -8am -5pm
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*If you findalower priceonanidenticalin-stock product, we will beat it by 15%.
Excludes special quotes, on account(credit and cash) purchases,stock liquidations andcommercial quantities.The same
in-stock productmust be available to youfor same daydeliveryorcollection. Includes GSTand delivery charges.Ifyou findthe
same product cheaperfromanotherMitre10store or online at www.mitre10.co.nz we’ll match that price. The in-store price
may be lower than that advertised.
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ALLYOUR
CAMPING NEEDS
SORtED.
Kiwi Camping
Kingfisher 2
Recreational
Tent
2-person Blue
362214
Kiwi Camping
Kingfisher 4
Recreational Tent 4
Person Blue
362215
KiwiCamping
Kingfisher Shelter
3.5M
336488
$96
Was$129
75
$149
Was$1999
25
49 25
$284
Was$379
25
Kiwi Camping
FantailEzi-up Tent
3Person Green
andGrey
368854
Kiwi Camping
Kingfisher 4A ir Tent
4Person
387782
KiwiCamping
Falcon 6Air FamilyTent
6Person Green and
Grey
362235
$549 $749
Was$999
$1599
Kiwi Camping
PegMallet H:
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D: 55mm Black
andOrange
354750
SteelTentPegs
250mm, pack of 10
Silver
168317
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369377
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*Ifyou findalowerpriceonanidenticalin-stock product, we will beat it by 15%.
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in-stock productmust be available to youfor same daydeliveryorcollection.Includes GSTand deliverycharges.Ifyou findthe
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Thursday,December21, 2023 | Issue1077 | www.starnews.co.nz
Left thegifthunttothe last minute?
When it comestogifts,
it’s thethought that counts.
So wedid some thinking foryou.
Breville Nespresso
Creatista Plus
Espresso Machine
Getyourcoffee
fix,while the
shopsare
closed.
JBL Tune 520BT
WirelessOn-Ear
Headphones 9077370
9032332/ BNE800BSS
$699 $59 99
Drownout the
Christmas
carols.
OPPO A78 4G
-AquaGreen
60001103
$425
Giftsthat
will be met
by complete
silence.For
days,ifyou’re
lucky.
Sheffield Portable
Mini Fridge &Warmer
Greatfor
camping these
holidays.
Remington Illusion
Hair Dryer
60001703 /PLA1722
60001717
was
$79 $199
$59
Give them a
very unsubtle
hint.
JBL Boombox3
Bluetooth Speaker
9074900
$449
Agoodgift,
forsomeone
else’s kids.
Appliances,Beds,Furniture, TVs, Audio &more.
SEEPAGEOVER FOR DEALS
#Discount is offour full retail price.Not available in conjunction with anyother offer. *2 Visit www.nespressopromotion.co.nz by 12/02/24toclaim and to viewfull terms and conditions.The 50 or 80 complimentary
Nespresso coffee capsules will be made up of apre-selected range chosen by Nespresso which cannot be changed or substitutedfor anyother variants (for list of free coffee capsulessee thefull T&Cs). However, if
stocksofthe free coffee run out, we substituteitwith another of equal or highervalue.Offer can be redeemed multiple times in separatetransactions but cannot be combinedwithany otheroffer unless specified.

But, Christmasisn’t all aboutgifts.
Get your homeready to host the rellies, at Smiths.
Then, putyourfeet up.
DEALS ON WHITEWARE
Give the leftovers a
nicerplace to live.
DEALSONTVs
Watch the Christmas drama
unfold. On TV,hopefully.
DEALSONFURNITURE
Enough seats forthe whole
fam? And extendedfam?
DEALSONBEDS
DEALSONOUTDOOR
DEALSONFLOOR CARE
Isitreally agiftifyou’re
going to usehalfofit?
Relliesmovinginfor Xmas?
Move outside.
Christmasclean up just
became abreeze.
Available STOREWIDEuntil 5pm24Dec
60 MONTHS
INTERESTFREE
on purchases$499&over*
Smiths City
Colombo Street
550 Colombo Street,
Christchurch
Smiths City
Northwood
1Radcliffe Rd,
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SmithsCity
Hornby
6TowerStreet,
Christchurch
Appliances,Beds,
Furniture,TVs,
Audio &more.
*60months interest freeisavailable on Long Term Finance (LTF) forin-store and online purchases $499 and over from 20 -5pm 24 December 2023.Lendingcriteria, $50 annual AccountFee,fees,Ts&Cs apply.Minimum spend
applies.Excludes giftcards and some promotional items. $55Establishment Feeapplies to your first LTFtransaction, $35 Advance Feeapplies to subsequent LTFtransactions. Minpayments of 3% of themonthly closingbalance or
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QCardStandardInterest Rate(both27.99% p.a.) applies at theend of LTFInterest Free Period. (SeeTs&Cs forQMastercard StandardInterest Rate applicable to outstandingbalance of aStandardPurchase.) Mastercardand the
circles design areregistered trademarksofMastercardInternationalIncorporated. Finance is issued by ColumbusFinancial ServicesLtd.Ask in-store or see onlineatsmithscity.co.nz/q-mastercardfor details. #Discount is offour
full retail price. Not available in conjunction with anyother offer.

CAMPINGWITH
MAKITA
SorTed.
Makita
Kettle 18 Volt Olive
Skin Only
399564
Makita
CoffeeMaker 18 Volt
OliveSkinOnly
399562
Makita
LXTLi-Ion Battery 18
volt 5AhSkinOnly
286990
$329
Makita
Inflator18Voltlt Olive
Skin Only
399983
$259
Makita
Lantern 18 Volt Olive
Skin Only
399565
$219
VIA ONLINE REDEMPTION
Free MAKITA
Picnic Blanket
When youpurchase a
selected Makita Olive
Lifestyle Range item
Assorted SKUs. Offer valid 1December -31January2024.
(Redemption closes 14 February 2024.
Bonus Item MAK029-0S. Redeem at www.makita.co.nz/promotions/
Makita
Fan18Volt Olive
Skin Only
399982
$187
Makita
LXTCordless Car
VacuumCleaner
&BlowerSkin
Only 18 volt Olive
399985
$229
Makita
Cooler/Warmer 18 Volt
OliveSkinOnly
399563
$159
$149
$1119
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Prices valid until 2 nd January2024
While stocks last
*Ifyou findalower priceonanidenticalin-stock product, we will beat it by 15%.
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RANGIORA
100% LOCALLYOWNED &OPERATED.
*Ifyou findalowerpriceonanidenticalin-stock product, we will beat it by 15%.
Excludes specialquotes,onaccount(credit andcash) purchases,stock liquidations andcommercialquantities.The same
in-stock productmust be available to youfor same daydeliveryorcollection.Includes GSTand deliverycharges.Ifyou findthe
same product cheaper fromanother Mitre10store or onlineatwww.mitre10.co.nz we’ll match thatprice. Thein-store price
may be lowerthanthatadvertised.
RANGIORA