North Canterbury News: January 25, 2024

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Good deed by fisher rewarded
By JOHN COSGROVE
Ayear ago when afellow
fisher asked if Tyler Martin
had any spare bait as he had
used his up, Tyler obliged.
He gave the bloke some bait
and watched as the angler cast
out, and caught the winning
fish at the 2023 Amberley
Surfcasting Competition.
Fast forward ayear and the
2024 competition.
Tyler, from Rangiora,
arrived at his spot on the
expansive beach early, baited
up and cast into the morning
surf, hoping something might
bite.
Minutes later he had a
nibble, and he quickly pulled
in a625mm long kahawai.
‘‘I didn’t expect abite so
soon, so when the Amberley
Lions man came along on his
quad bike to measure it, I
recorded it, then cut it up for
bait,
‘‘I was hoping Icould get a
bigger one during the day.’’
But he had no such luck.
At the prizegiving however,
Tyler couldn’t believe it when
his fish took the top prize in
the senior competition.
It was five millimetres
longer than Ivy Regan’s
Kahawai (620mm), and Jack
Philip’s Mullet (512mm).
Further down the beach
Christchurch anglers Mike
McLintock and his mate Neil
Campbell, looked in their
dairies and noticed they had a
tennis match scheduled.
But when they heard the
annual surfcasting
competition was on, they
ducked out of the tennis
commitment to enjoy the
morning relaxing on the
beach.
‘‘We used to come here
years ago, and we love fishing,
so you know why we ducked
the tennis game,’’ says Mike.
Early Catch ... Tyler Martin landed aKahawai from his first cast at the Amberley Beach Surf Casting
Competition on Sunday morning, and it turned out to be the winner.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
Organised by the Amberley
District Lions Club, president
Simon Mather says this is one
of the largest fishing contests
of its type in the South Island.
He was pleased to see many
repeat entrants turning out
again this year to line the
beach.
There were in excess of 200
entries recorded, including 55
junior competitors.
The North Canterbury
beach provides anglers and
families with plenty of spots to
set up agazebo or picnic area
as abase.
‘‘We again had agood
number of families come out
and enjoy the weather and the
good sea conditions.’’
Alternative
funder found
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Anew alternative education provider to
support vulnerable youth in North
Canterbury has been found.
Noaia Charitable Trust, based in Tuahiwi,
near Kaiapoi, is the new provider, taking
over from Rangiora High School.
An ‘‘alternative education service’’ is a
collaboration between schools, whānau, the
wider community and the Ministry of
Education.
Noaia will offer the ‘‘Ruataniwha’’
programme, as apathway for young people to
gain confidence and learn in an environment
that is different from schools, Ministry of
Education Te Tai Runga (south) Hautū
(leader) Nancy Bell says.
It is for young people aged 13 to 16 years to
provide apathway back to school, into
employment or on to further study.
‘‘Each young person will have an
individual learning programme that
identifies their needs, learning styles and
goals,’’ she says.
Rangiora High School hosted the
Maungatere alternative education service on
behalf of local secondary schools for around
30 years, in partnership with the
Christchurch City Mission. It announced last
year it was no longer able to provide the
service.
Board of trustee’s presiding member
Simon Green said the programme had been
‘‘under­funded’’ by the ministry.
An Education Review Office report into
alternative education services, released in
June last year, found the funding model was
‘‘inadequate’’ and called for sweeping
changes.
In response the Government announced a
$25.216 million package for alternative
education in last year’s Budget.
Ms Bell says this increased the allowance
per student by 30 percent, from $12,720 to
$16,536.
It aims to address historic underfunding
and existing cost pressures, such as
employment and leasing costs.
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North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
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Rangiora's newest centenarianhas
celebrated her special birthday in
style with abig party, and her first ride
in astretch limousine.
Ruby Smith, who turned 100 on
January 17, says the limousine ride
from her home to her birthday party at
Rossburn Receptions on Saturday,
January 13, was one of the highlights
of her life.
She was overwhelmed by the
number of people who attended her
party, and the number of cards she
received for her birthday, including
one from Waimakariri District Mayor
Dan Gordon, ‘‘who took the time to
write aspecial message in his card,’’
which Rubyappreciated.
Rubyhad hoped to receive acard
from Queen Elizabeth II for her 100th
birthday, rather than her son King
Charles III and Queen Camilla.
But Rubyoutlived her favourite
monarch, who died on September 8,
2022. Ruby was born and raised at
Waikuku on afarm called Slim Ridge.
She was one of 13 children, and later
had five children herself, four sons
and adaughter, with her husband
Geoffrey Smith, afarmer and a
builder, who she met in Woodend.
They were married in Christchurch on
April 11, 1945.
Geoffrey died in December 2004, but
Rubysays marrying him and becoming
amother, grandmother and great
grandmother have been other big
highlights in her life.
She has been keen on horses all her
life and as children Ruby and her
siblings used the family’s pet draught
horse to deliver milk on acart to the
Waikuku Beach camping ground
New centenarian ... Ruby Smith, of Rangiora, who turned 100 on Wednesday last week.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
during the Christmas and New Year
school holidays.
She has always enjoyed walking, and
says back in her day most children
walked to school.
Gardening is another love. She still
keeps an immaculate garden at her
home and says lilies, particularly
white ones, are her favourite flowers.
Ruby has also enjoyed sewing as a
hobby, particularly making soft toys
for her family members, and many
others.
One of her sons, Kevin, who lives in
Palmerston North, says Ruby has
made hundreds of stuffed toys over the
yearsfor family and friends.
‘‘She made areally good job of them,
and people were always asking her to
make one for them,’’ he says.
‘‘She is also avery good mother,who
always makes time for her family.’’
NC students bucknationalNCEA trend
ByDAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are bucking
the national trend with ‘‘solid’’ NCEA
results.
Last week the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority released
provisional results indicating NCEA
pass rates had droppedfor the third
year in arow.
Butprincipals in North Canterbury
say they are pleased with their students’
results.
National pass rates were 60 percent
for level 1(down from 64.9% in 2022),
72.2% for level 2(74.9%) and 66.2% for
level 3(68.2%).
The declining pass rates were blamed
on the ongoingimpacts of Covid­19.
Rangiora New Life School principal
Stephen Walters says his school’s pass
rates were78% at level 1, 72% at level 2
and 71.7% for level 3.
‘‘I am very proud of the work our staff
has done and our students,and even
with the impact of Covid, we have done
really well acrossthe board.
‘‘It is going to be an interesting year to
see how things pan out.
‘‘The new Government will be looking
at the national picture and seeing what
needs to be done to improve the results.’’
Mr Walters said his school benefitted
from aMinistry of Education trial,
where tutoring was offered to year 11
students who needed extra support.
Kaikōura High School presiding
member John Wyatt says while he had
yet to analyse the results in detail, the
school was pleased with the
achievements of its students.
‘‘Our feeling was we were going to be
in good shape because of the resilience
of our students,havinglived through the
(2016, 7.8 magnitude)earthquake.
‘‘It is acredit to our young people.
They have come through it reasonably
well. They take it in their stride.’’
But he hoped there would be no new
disruptions in 2024.
Oxford Area School principal Mike
Hart says his school’s results were
similar to 2022.
‘‘We were above the national averages
across many of the measures.
‘‘We are pleased with the efforts of our
students.’’
Pass rates at Kaiapoi and Rangiora
High School were also understood to be
well above the national average.
AKaiapoi High School staff member
said the school had apolicy of ‘‘ensuring
no student was left behind’’.
Hurunui College, Cheviot Area School
and Amuri Area School were also
contacted.
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North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
Fire ravaged Loburn reflects
The Loburn community is still reeling from the devastation wrought by last Friday’s fire that moved swiftly
through many properties on the Loburn Whiterock Road, fanned by abrisk nor’west wind, leaving acharred
landscape in its wake. Three homes were destroyed, along with sheds, machinery and fences. Offers of
help have poured in. The Waimakariri District Council has opened the Mayoral Relief Fund for people to
make donations which will go directly to residents who lost their homes, and had their properties damaged.
John Cosgrove reports. (More photos after sport).
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The first George Gooderham of Loburn,
knew something wasn't quite right last
Friday afternoon, was when he smelt
smoke while painting his son’s bedroom.
Aquick look outside startled him.
There was dense, black smoke all around
his family home, and roaring streaks of fire.
‘‘I saw one tree on fire, then it quickly
moved to the others lining the property. It
moved so quickly.’’
Shelter belts and hedges around the
property went up in flames, the grass on
their front lawn was ablaze and there was
smoke everywhere.
Luckily acouple of mates appeared and
helped him to quell the grass fires which
were spreading, but they couldn’t do
anything about the old pine shelter belt.
George’s wife Olivia arrived home, just
before the roads through Loburn were
officially closed by police as firefighters
tackled multiple blazes erupting along the
Loburn Whiterock Road.
The fires eventually engulfed 12 hectares
with fire brigades from throughout North
Canterburyand beyond, fighting it on
several fronts for hours. Many members
kept vigil over night and the following days.
‘‘Everything was ablaze. All we had were
buckets and sprinklers,’’ says Olivia.
The arrival overhead of helicopters with
fire buckets started to turn the tide in their
favour.
The helicopters were diverted from a
large fire at Amberley, happening at the
same time.
‘‘They were great. They flew in through
the dense smoke, dipped their buckets in
our pond and dumped the water on top of
the burning trees, putting them out,’’ she
says.
Olivia says it was very scary dealing with
the fires, and watching their neighbours
houses burn.
‘‘Compared to several of our neighbours
we were very lucky.
‘‘I feel for them from the bottom of my
heart as they have lost everything. It was
absolutely gutting watching them burn.’’
All through Friday night, the couple
tackled many small fires on their property
caused by falling embers.
They later praised their community for
helping everyone survive the ordeal.
Many acts of kindness went unnoticed
during Friday’s ordeal, as three homes
including achurch converted into ahome,
and anumber of sheds and out buildings
were destroyed in multiple blazes.
Horses from one property were moved to
neighbouring yards as flames threatened
the owners house. Other farmers rushed in
to help move stock and community
members ran up to an elderly neighbour’s
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Fire damage ... Olivia and George Gooderham walk through their charred property at
Loburn following Friday’s fire.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
house to help them move their valuables
and eventually save their house.
Fire and Emergency NZ officials later
praised George and Olivia for adopting a
number of landscaping strategies which
helped save their home.
George says when they took over the
property from his parents four years ago
they removed an empty grass paddock in
front of the house.
They replaced it with agolf course
covered in low cut grass. They also
included low flammability plantings in
their landscaping plan, and made sure the
entranceway was wide enough to
accommodate fire engines.
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon,
Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith and senior
FENZ staff visited the site of the fire, and
the Gooderham’s property on Saturday
afternoon.
Many residents who were in the line of
the fire, express huge appreciation for all
the help they received.
Cheese manufacturers, Karikaas
Natural Dairy Products, expressed
‘‘sincere gratitude’’ to all the fire brigades
who helped save the house and factory.
‘‘We are so, so very lucky, it was so close,’’
says manager Diana Hawkins.
‘‘Also we thank, and are grateful for, all
the support from the local and wider
community –and all the offers of help and
support.
‘‘Thanks too, to Mainpower for getting
the power back on, on Saturday afternoon.
‘‘It was fantastic that once they made
everything safe again, that they got power
on to those who could safely be connected.’’
Steve Wallace is grateful for all the work
that was done on their property.
‘‘Special thanks to FENZ, Police, Civil
Defence, helicopter crews, the Mayor,
council staff, MainPower and all other
people involved,’’ he says.
Mayor Dan Gordon has met with
residents, Fire and Emergency NZ, fire
firefighters, including members of
volunteer brigades, and Civil Defence
welfare volunteers, since the fires took
place.
‘‘Over the weekend I’ve been meeting
with families who lost their homes, and
Loburn locals who had their properties
damaged. The extent is severe.
Recovering from something this tragic
will take time, support, and resources,’’
he says.
Since the event, community members
have rallied and there’s areal desire to
pitch in and help.
The council in response has opened
up the Mayoral Relief Fund so anyone
can donate funds that will go directly to
those who are the most affected.
The Mayoral Relief Fund provides
emergency financial support in
response to major disasters that cause
significant damage and disruption.
Donations can be made via internet
banking to account 01­0877­0129222­00.
Please include ‘Loburn Fire’ in your
reference details.
The Loburn community is working to
identify and co­ordinate aresponse to
specific needs, with in­kind support and
offers of help. Visit facebook.com/
groups/725675139530381, or search
Loburn Fire Recovery on Facebook to
find out more about their needs.
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North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
AWaimakariri stalwart’slife celebrated
BySHELLEY TOPP
The life of ahighly regarded member of
the Waimakariri community has been
celebrated at ahuge memorial service
at White Rock.
The service for Pam Mackintosh, who
died aged 88 on December20lastyear
after ashort illness, was held on
January 13 at White Rock Mains,a
sheep, beef and dairy supportproperty
which has been owned by the
Mackintosh family since 1909.
It is now farmed by Pam’s youngest
sonDuncan and his wife Tina, who own
the property in partnership with one of
Duncan’s brothers, Neil, and his wife
Kathryn.
The service for Pam opened with
Kirwee bagpiper Ben Simpson playing
Amazing Grace and closed with Flower
of Scotland, Scotland The Brave and
When the Battle is Over.
One of Pam’s six sons, Ewen, was MC
for the service, which was held on the
large front lawn outside the White Rock
Mains homestead.
Ewen said his mother ‘‘would want us
to miss her, and Idomiss her, terribly’’.
Pam was astrong­minded,
independent­thinking woman whowas
‘‘a lioness when she needed to be’’,
Ewen said.
She witnessed the formation of the
women’s liberation movement during
the late 1960’s, but heaven help anyone
who might have thought it was agood
idea to tell Pam, or any of her wide
circle of women friends, that they
neededliberating.
Other speakers at the service
included ‘‘the rock of the family’’, Pam’s
oldest son Bill, Tina, Hayley
McGoldrick one of Pam’s 18
grandchildren,‘‘Aunty Elspeth’’ one of
Pam’s sister­in­law’s, close family
friend Matt Riley, and ScotsmanGary
Mackintosh who travelled from
Scotland for the service.
Tina said Pam was ‘‘the Queen of
White Rock, whose arms were always
wide open to welcome you.’’
Her death ‘‘has left ahole in our
hearts forever,but still beating with
love for her’’.
One relative, and close friend, who
was unable to attend the service for
Pam was Ann Jelfs, of Rangiora.
Ann and Pam’s grandmothers were
sisters,but it wasn’t until they worked
together as volunteers at the Rangiora
Museum that they got to know each
other well.
Pam became an archivist at the
museum around 1983, Ann says.
She was also secretary for atime and
continued her work there up until her
death.
‘‘She loved research, particularly
local families and local history.
‘‘Because she was borninRangiora,
she knew nearly everybody from those
early days or how to trace where they
came from and who to contact for
further information,’’ Ann says.
Pam alsoenjoyed playing golf, horse
riding when she was younger, and being
part of the White Rock/Loburn/
Rangiora community.
She was also akeen genealogist and
did many trips overseas researching
the Mackintosh family history.
In recent years she lived in Rangiora
but before that Pam and her husband
Alistair Mackintosh farmed at White
Rock Mains, until Alistair’s death in
2011.
Rangiora Museum president John
Biggs,who was also aspeaker at the
memorial service, said Pam’s death
would leave abig gap in the ranks of
thosemuseum members who have
personal knowledge of past events and
people.
Close bond ... Pam Mackintosh, who died in December, with her husband Alistair who
died in 2011.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
‘‘As well as being archivist, Pam kept
up contact with other museums and
similar organisations in North
Canterbury, and further afield,’’ he
said.
‘‘She was an interesting person to
know, and Iamgrateful to have known
her for nearly five years.’’
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The North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
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New home ... Atarāpuka (black­billed gull) adult and chick resting
after along trek along the Ashley­Rakahuri River.
PHOTO: GRANT DAVEY
On the move
By SHELLEY TOPP
The Ashley­Rakahuri River’s
depleted summer water levels
have forced alarge tarāpuka
(black­billed gull) colony to
make long treks to find water.
The gulls, which have an atrisk­declining
conservation
status, have herded their
fledglings to two new sites
along the river to find water,
says Ashley­Rakahuri
Rivercare Group volunteer,
Grant Davey.
They initially walked their
small chicks, which are still
unable to fly, 1km along the
river to anew site, and then a
few days later were forced to
move again to find another
water source.
‘‘From trail camera images I
could see the river drying out,
and could see the chicks being
clustered together (for the
move) by the adults at about
2pm on January 13 when the
river became completely dry at
their site.
‘‘By about 6pm that cluster of
chicks had moved off the
camera image in an upstream
direction,’’ he says.
However, only afew days
later the colony was on the
move again, forced to make
another trek to anew place
further along the river to water.
Although it is normal for the
chicks to be moved from their
nesting area, it doesn't usually
involve such along distance,
Grant says.
‘‘The river does dry out along
here every few years. It is a
natural process due to lack of
rain,’’ he says. ‘‘There are
people who say it is from water
abstraction, this might be a
small factor, but if you have a
long period without significant
rain, the river will dry out.'' This
increases the risk of predators.
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Bird counts in Hurunui and
Kaikōura are helping
conservationists better
understand the problems
posed by the karoro (blackbacked
gull).
Environment Canterbury
senior biodiversity advisor
Heath Melville says the karoro
are ‘‘a big, beautiful bird’’, but
have been observed attacking
native bird nesting colonies,
destroying eggs and taking
young chicks for food. They
were also known to attack
lambs and calves.
‘‘We can certainly see the
black­backed gulls are
relentless,’’ he said.
‘‘We have been doing some
controls, but they are still
returning.’’
Environment Canterbury
recently completed bird counts
at the Waiau Uwha and
Hurunui rivers inthe Hurunui
district, and the Clarence
Waiau Toa and Charwell rivers
and along the Kaikōura
coastline, as part of aSouth
Island wide survey led by the
Department of Conservation.
The Waiau Uwha braided river
bird surveys have been
completed eight times since
2008.
The latest count produced a
similar result to previous years,
with native bird numbers
trending down, while karoro
and exotic species were
trending upwards.
Inall, 45 bird species were
identified in the Waiau Uwha
survey, including native
wrybill, white and blackfronted
tern, and banded
dotterel.
The birds were also
threatened by animals and
humans, as well as climate
change. The Kaikōura sites
were added to the bird survey
last year, after the Kaikōura
Zone Committee agreed to fund
acount of the karoro, provided
staff engage with local tangata
whenua.
A Te Rūnanga oKaikōura
spokesperson says karoro eggs
were traditionally collected as
mahinga kai, but there was no
need to manage the population
prior to colonisation.
The birds had also been
pushed into new areas by
human development. The
Rūnanga was supportive of
taking control measures,
provided decisions were based
on good data.
‘‘The biggest concern for
Ngāti Kurī is having aclear
understanding of what is going
on. If the karoro is predating
other native species in decline
then we need to manage it.
‘‘But what if we have acull
and then we have adisease go
through the population, then
we have contributed to wiping
them out.’’
Kaikōura has the largest red
billed gull colonies in New
Zealand.
Black billed gulls, terns and
dotterels were also identified.
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North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
Mayor Marie Black
The new year brings
promise,challenges
The incoming new year always brings
promise of something new,
something to look forward to and for
some the long­held tradition of a
New Years resolution.
This however may not have been
met with any understanding, or
enthusiasm by our younger
generation.
However, visualising anew year
whensuffering of the past would not
be repeated, and that we can live in a
more harmonious world, is still
worth dreaming about.
It would be nice to think that the
world could find peace among
people, and we can continue to
protect our planet for the next
generation.
If we all become morealert to
contributing to acircular economy,
and purchase in amore sustainable
manner, we are heading in the right
direction.
Although Inote on my ­not so daily
bikeride ­that people continue to
throw rubbish out the car window,
and leave it for others to clean up.
We still hear of people fly dumping
their rubbish with no consideration
that someone else needs to scoop this
up, and clear the site which comes at
acost to ratepayers.
This is not acceptable, so if you can
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Ihave enjoyed the holiday break
with family and friends and feel
gratefulthat we have not
experienced any major natural
event, and having time to appreciate
some wonderful summer days.
However not far from my thinking
is the intense time that my fellow
elected members, and I, will be
entering for the first half of 2024.
Ourstaff have been framing up for
the Long Term Plan (LTP), a10year
prediction of capital and operational
expenditure.
It will not be asurprise to you that
our costs have risen across the board,
and we as council have not been
immune to cost hikes which will have
asignificant bearing on our rate
increase.
In the first quarter of 2024 we will
be seeking feedback through arange
of forums —itisreally important to
me that we work collaboratively to
identify the aspirationsand shared
goals for our district.
How can we findout and
understand what is importanttoyou
and how can we put aplan in place,
and know that it will enhance the
district now and into the future?
Iwelcome your engagement in
whatever method works for you.
My contact details are 0212068185
or marie.black@hurunui.govt.nz.
Teddy bear exhibition
By SHELLEY TOPP
An exhibitionofteddy bears has been created at the Rangiora Museum for the school
holidays.
The Christmas­themed exhibition was installed last December by Angela Cramond
and Elizabeth Lander withmuseum volunteer lending ahand.
It includes some vintage Christmas decorations, around 37 FarmersSanta Bears and
several aviator teddy bears collected from air shows.
The bears are on loan to the museum for the duration of the exhibition.
Angela and Elizabeth said it was alot of fun putting the exhibition together,and they
are hoping it will attract many families with young children to the museum this summer.
The exhibition also includes two games for children visiting the museum to see how
many toy mice they can locate in the teddy bear exhibition and how many images of
reindeer they can find in the museum at 29 Good Street. Itisopen on Wednesdays and
Sundays from 1.30pm to 4pm.
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New entrance sign ... Gareth James, Transwaste director (left) with Gill Cox, Transwaste
chairman.
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Wasteexpert honoured
A30­year community involvement in
waste management by Gareth James, a
director of Transwaste, has been
honouredatthe Kate Valley Landfill.
The landfill has been renamed Kate
Valley Landfill and Gareth James
Energy Park.
To honour Mr James’ contribution,
which dates back to the 1990s when the
search began for asuitable site for a
landfill, aceremony was held late last
year to unveil new signage at the
entrance to the landfill.
Transwaste Canterbury Ltd
(Transwaste)chair Gill Cox says the renaming
recognisesthe work Mr James
made to the development and
management of Canterbury’s
community waste management facility
over more than 30 years.
‘‘It’srare in life to celebrate aperson
who, in his own quiet and unassuming
way, has done somuch for his
community and communities across
Canterbury in an essentialservice that
we all take for granted,’’ says Mr Cox.
‘‘What people see when they visit the
Kate Valley Landfill and Gareth James
Energy Park is testament to Gareth’s
tenacity, his expertiseasanengineer
and manager, and his vision.’’
Mr James, acivil engineer by training,
was services manager at the
Waimakariri District Council, with
responsibility for all the district’s
infrastructure and community services,
when in 1991 the Resource
Management Act (RMA) brought in new
environmentalrequirements forcing
the closure of the old­style rubbish
dumps in Canterbury and New Zealand.
Mr James took the lead when
Canterbury councils formed ajoint
committee to plan for managing the
region’swaste. He travelledoverseas to
study first­hand how the best regarded
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landfills were developed and managed.
By 1995 many of the councils in
Canterbury had discovered the cost of
providing new high­quality landfills
wasn’t affordable for their ratepayers.
The solution was an innovative
partnership of Canterbury councils.
The councils invited private sector
companies with recognised landfill
experience to join the councils in a
joint venture, called Transwaste
Canterbury Ltd, to develop asingle
landfill for Canterbury in 1999.
The joint venture partners —
Christchurch City Council and the
Ashburton, Hurunui, Selwyn and
Waimakariri District Councils —hold a
combined 50 percent shareholding.
Waste Management NZ Ltd holds the
other half. Asite search began with the
Kate Valley Landfill opening on time
and on budget in 2005.
The modern engineered landfill,
which safely manages community waste
without harming the environment.
Mr James says the resource consent
process for the landfill was the largest
and longest in New Zealand at the time.
‘‘Kate Valley has been recognised by
New Zealand experts and has received
the two highest awards for engineering
excellence available in this country,’’
he says.
‘‘Believe me, it is quite something
when our peers in the engineering
world recognise alandfill as being
worthy of such awards.
‘‘Kate Valley has the potential to
safely look after Canterbury’s waste for
the next 150 to 200 years if it is needed.
No other region in New Zealand has
that security,’’ says Mr James who was
appointed General Manager of
Canterbury Waste Services (CWS)
which runs the day­to­day operations at
the landfill.
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RANGIORA

AMBERLEY TROTTING CLUB
RANGIORA RACECOURSE
6th February 2024
AMBERLEY
TROTTING CLUB
Fun-filled day of racing and entertainment
If you are looking for something
to do on Waitangi Day, Tuesday,
February 6, then head out to the
Rangiora racecourse for afunfilled
family race day.
The Amberley Trotting Club
is hosting its annual race day at
the course, along with good old
fashion fun, games and
competitions for young and old.
With the meeting being held
on the grass track, it gives all
spectators achance to get up
close and personal to the racing
action, and enjoy the skills of
some of Canterbury'stop
drivers as they compete
throughout the day on the 11
race programme .
Once again entry on the day
will be free, and the hard
working Amberley committee
has put together aday of
entertaining activities off the
track and on it.
Racing gets under way at
noon and the good stakes on
offer means there will be good
competitive fields throughout
the days card, with the days
feature race the 2024 Rangiora
Equine Services Amberley Cup.
There will also be two heats
of the popular Kids Carts races
for up and coming young
drivers in Canterbury.
Amberley Trotting Club in
association with the TAB and
HRNZ are also excited to be
involved in ‘‘Frocks at the
Trots’’ fashion in the field
competition.
This will be the first of four
heats held over harness race
meetings during February, with
the final being held at
Addington Raceway on March
15.
This competition is in
support of the Team Teal
Campaign, and as such part of
your outfit entry on the day will
need to incorporate some teal
in the colour, and you must be
18+ to enter. Further details
can be found on the Amberley
Trotting Club Facebook page.
There are lots of other
activities happening as well, in
the Amberley Junior Drivers
area directly behind the main
stand, we have well known
children'sentertainer Neville
Barry who puts on agreat show,
an area for some colouring in
and free face tattoos, also a
bouncy castle and lolly
scramble and 100 goodie bags to
give away courtesy of HRNZ.
The GKFyfe sponsored
Lucky Horseshoe is back where
15 lucky children will have
their name drawn throughout
the day and get their chance to
win some fantastic prizes.
For the up to five­year­olds,
we have aboys and girls bike to
give away and aUEBoom for
the older children.
The adults don't miss out
either with their chance to win
aTV, and soundbar, along with
other fantastic prizes in the
‘‘Telfers Mystery Envelope
Draw’’ where five people will
be drawn from athose who fill
out their entry in the race book,
and pop it into the barrel.
In the home straight ... Runners in the Tyre General Amberley Pace heading for the finish line during the
Amberley Trotting Club’s Waitangi Day meeting last year at the Rangiora Racecourse, with the eventual
winners John Dunn and I’m Your Huckleberry, far right, leading the way.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Thanks to HRNZ and their
Summer of Racing promo,
there will be a$250 Prezzy card
up for grabs in the ‘‘Heads and
Tails’’ game .
John McCabe will be
providing on­course musical
entertainment.
Reserved car parks situated
right next to the racing action,
and big enough for groups of
10­15 people, are also available
to purchase.
More details can be found by
contacting Gary Rennie by
email at
amberleytrottingclub@gmail.
com.
The committee is looking
forward to seeing everyone on
course this year and we can
guarantee you and the family a
great day out and maybe steer
you into acouple of winning
tips throughout the day.
For more details and updates
follow our Facebook page.
Summer fun ... There is
entertainment for all at the
Amberley Trotting Club’s summer
fun meeting.
PHOTO: FILE
RANGIORA RACECOURSE
Tuesday 6th February 2024
First Race at 12noon
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North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
Helipad available soon
By JOHNCOSGROVE
Satisfying stacker gift
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The Cheviot Lions Club is waiting for
specialist parts to arrive from overseas
before astart can be made on the long
awaited rescue helicopter helipad.
The club has 99 percent of the funding
needed for the helipad.
Chair of the Cheviot Lions Helipad
committee Giles Pinfold says it will now
be mid to late February before the
specialist lighting and electronic parts
arrive.
Meanwhile he expects cluband
community volunteers will startlaying
boxingand reinforcing at the end of the
month.
The proposed site is on Hurunui
District Council reserve land near the
Cheviot RugbyClub rooms on Ward
Road.
Mr Pinfold says it will allow the rescue
helicopter to fly into Cheviot, regardless
of the weather, day or night, something
which is limited at present.
‘‘Thanks to anew GPS we will install,
they will be able to locatethe landing
pad easily.
‘‘Pilots will also be able to operate the
new helipads external landing lights
remotely, instead of waiting for one of
our volunteer firemen to be on site to
guide them in as they have to do at
present.
‘‘It is going to be brilliant.’’
Expected to cost around $100,000, Mr
Pinfoldsays the response by the rural
NorthCanterbury community to the
fundraising campaign has been very
positive.
‘‘With our fundraising and the work by
the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue
Trust, we are ready to go. The only thing
now is waiting for the electronic gear
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New helipad ... The location of the soon to
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and lights to arrive from overseas.’’
The Cheviot Lions Club, in association
with the Cheviot VolunteerFire Brigade
and St John,campaigned to construct a
permanent helipad in the township.
Councilapproval last year gave the
projectthe go­ahead.
Mr Pinfold says with four emergency
helicopter flights leavingfrom Cheviot
recently, it highlights the need for a
more efficient and safer landing pad in
the township.
The new helipad is expected to be
operational by May.
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Afully refurbished electric walkie
stacker forklift has been donated to
Satisfy Food Rescue, by PAK’nSAVE
Rangiora owner operators James and
CatherineFlanagan, supporting its
efforts to provide surplus food to the
community.
Satisfy Food Rescue,based in North
Canterbury, works with local food
retailers and community organisations
to redirect surplus food in the
community to those who need it most. As
it expands,PAK’nSAVE Rangiora has
helped Satisfy to shiftfrom amanual to
more automatedway of moving food and
product in their warehouse.
Electric walkie stacker forklifts are an
essentialpart of moving product around
in supermarkets and retail distribution
centres and warehouses.
James and Catherine says Satisfy Food
Rescue,which they have partnered with
since 2016, shares the same goals as they
do —feeding the local community with a
big focus on sustainability.
‘‘Foodstuffs South Island has a
commitment to being here for New
Zealand, by supporting local
communities, and providing them with
healthy, affordable food, meaningful
work and being leaders in sustainability.
‘‘This partnership is aperfect example
of that commitment.
‘‘We specifically chosetopartner with
Satisfy as they were local and ensured
the food we providedthem stayed in our
community, James says.
On one of our visits to their warehouse
recently, we saw that the team were
unloading alot of pallets by hand and
moving them manually around their
premises.
‘‘We wanted to help enhance their
logistical capabilitiesand make it safer
and more efficient for them to move
their product, and also distribute it to
people in need.’’
The team at PAK’nSAVE Rangiora did
an inventory of their equipment instore
and found an electric walkie stacker
forklift in good condition, which they
could donate, providing abig hand in
helping make Satisfy’s task less manual
and more efficient.
James then reached out to his forklift
supplierCrown to put together aplan to
Helping distribution ... Satisfy Food
Rescue operations co­ordinator Cameron
Crawley uses the walkie stacker forklift to
unload pallets of donated food to be
distributed out to food banks, community
meal providers and schools. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
refurbish the machine and gift it to
Satisfy Food Rescue.
Crown kindly donated its time for the
refurbishment, and PAK’nSAVE
Rangiora provided the parts and
equipment required, including abrandnew
battery.
‘‘It’s really important to us that we
support our local community, and we
hope that our contribution to Satisfy
Food Rescue will help make alasting
impact to improve food security,’’ James
says.
Satisfy Food Rescue manager, Stef
Van Meer, says Satisfy is expanding its
operations, and the stacker will be a
valuable asset in helping achieve this.
‘‘This will save us valuable time each
week, allowing us to focus on ensuring
the food in our warehouse gets out the
door and delivered to the community
faster.
‘‘It also means we can reduce the risk
involved with manual handling of stock,
as we no longer need to move pallets of
food by hand,’’ she says.
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Demand for help from food banks continues
Ms Leitch said demand was expected to The Toot for Tucker food drive in
be high in the coming weeks as children Kaiapoi on December 4‘‘was sensational’’
returned to school.
and set the food bank up for Christmas, Ms
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon visited Leitch said.
the district’s food banks in Kaiapoi,
But stocks were expected to come under
Rangiora and Oxford just before
pressure over the next few weeks.
Christmas.
As the trust received no funding for its
‘‘I visited the foodbanks ahead of food bank, it relied on community and
Christmas as I’m conscious it is atough business support to keep, so cash
time of year for alot of people, especially donations were needed, Ms Leitch said.
in this high inflation environment,’’ Mr ‘‘Cash means we can buy exactly what is
Gordon said.
needed as stocks run low, be it fresh
‘‘I was astonished by the generosity of produce, pantry staples or essentials like
the volunteers who donate their time, but toilet paper.
also the generosity of Waimakariri locals Toot for Tucker and other donations in
who donated food for those in need.’’ the lead up to Christmas also stocked up
Ms Leitch said the trust enjoyed good food banks at the Oxford Community
support from the two local mayors.
Trust, Rangiora Salvation Army, Hope
‘‘We have agreat relationship with Community Trust (Rangiora) and across
[Hurunui mayor] Marie Black and with the Hurunui district. Mrs Black said there
both of the councils.’’
were four food banks in the Hurunui
Rangiora RSA
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Demand for help has not let up at
Kaiapoi’s food bank after volunteerswere
overwhelmed in the lead up to Christmas.
The Community Wellbeing North
CanterburyTrust food bank has been kept
busy supporting families across the
Waimakariri and Hurunui districts.
‘‘The demand was what we would have
expected for food parcels, given the rising
cost of living,’’ the trust’s marketing
manager,Louise Leitch, said.
‘‘There was high demand and it was on
apar with last year, which was our busiest
ever.’’
The Kaiapoi food bank gave out 250 food
parcels pre­Christmas, and demand had
been steady since it reopened in the New
Year.
district.
‘‘We have the good fortune of having
volunteers who provide these services for
those who need them and Iamgrateful to
those people.’’
Satisfy Food Rescue plays avaluable
role in providing food to the region’s food
banks throughout the year, rescuing food
from local supermarkets.
Since it was founded in 2014, Satisfy
Food Rescue has prevented nearly 1.2
million kg of food from reaching landfill.
Ms Leitch said 1435 gifts were
distributed as part of Wellbeing North
Canterbury’s Christmas gift giving
programme.
‘‘The demand was still there, but there
was afew less gifts donated, which is
understandable in the current climate.’’
LDR is local body journalism co­funded
by RNZ and NZ On Air.
The Rangiora RSA Club isone of the largest and top
performing RSAClubs inthecountry.Withamembership
of over 5000, weare bucking the current trend. After
winning the NC Business Award for Customer Service
theClubcontinues to go from strength to strength.
Butwhatmakes it so special?
As an RSA Club and the Spitfire Restaurant we are
open to everyone. There has always been aslight stigma
attached to RSA Clubs being for old people. This isnot
the case inRangiora. There is no longer any nomination
forms, or relationshipstoReturnedand Services members
required.With our new, largeand modern building in the
middle of Rangiora,weare attracting ayounger audience.
With its award-winning restaurant the Rangiora RSA
Club is theperfect placerelax andenjoy in 2024.
The Rangiora RSA club is a unique part of the
community offering bars, gaming room, restaurant, and
function centre,with easyaccess, andparking,along with
acourtesy coach to get you there and back safely . We
caterfor all. The club offersasafeand warm environment
where you can meet new people, develop new skills and
network, plus, it’s fun! Weoffer awide range of services
from functions and events to dinners, dances, concerts
and shows, coffee and exercise groups, live music, wine
tasting, sports competitions thelistisendless.
We have raffles and aclub draw onThursday, with the
weekly playing ofthe last Post and reading of the clubs
news. Friday, we have aTower of cash draw and raffles,
Saturday night raffles and Grocery Grab draws. We have
what is arguably thebestoutdoor spaceinall of Rangiora,
andisgreat forthe kids.
The Spitfire Restaurant located in the Rangiora RSA
club was voted top for customer service throughout the
whole ofNorth Canterbury 2024. Come inand see the
team for lunch or dinner 7days aweek, for amemorable
experience,along with tastyfoodtosuitall.
Becoming amember ofthe RSA will nodoubt expand
your social calendar. For only $30 ayear you can join
online at rangiorarsa.co.nz, or pop into the bar and
collectanapplication form.
Areyou wantingtohostanevent or meeting? Come and
see the team at the Rangiora RSA who will ensure that
everything runs smoothly. For allfunctions to corporate
events to fundraisers. We are the venue for you. Enquire
today: rgarsafunctions@gmail.com.
At the club wepride ourselves onproviding excellent
personalized customer service.
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Surf casting fun at Amberley Beach
PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE
Learning young ... Beau (3) and his dad Chris Gabites of Amberley,
hope for acatch at the Amberley Beach Surf Casting Competition.
Hoping for agood day ... Twins Jackson and Cooper Brunt (11) of
Amberley prepare for afun day of fishing.
Checking lengths ... Amberley Lions Club
member Dave Moore looks for fish to
measure at the comp.
Any bites? ... Scores of fishermen and their families line Amberley Beach, all hoping for agood catch.
Tennis or fishing ?... The choice was easy for Mike McLintock when he looked at his diary and saw tennis or
fishing, so with his mate Neil Campbell (left)ofChristchurch the keen fishermen entered the Surf Casting
Competition.
Long history ... Between the pair of them Roger Elliott and his son
in law Dave Burnby both of Amberley, have entered the Amberley
Beach Surf Casting Competition more than 50 times.

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North Canterbury residents are taking
back their streets.
Residents have been fundraising to
install CCTV cameras, in collaboration
with police, the Waimakariri District
Council and North Canterbury
Neighbourhood Support.
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey joined
with residents in the Kaiapoi suburb of
Sovereign Palms last week to mark the
installation of anew CCTV camera.
‘‘This is agood example of a
community standing up for themselves
and deciding they’ve had enough of their
homes being broken into and taking back
some control,’’ Mr Doocey says.
‘‘It is away to take their streets back.’’
Mr Doocey says the community­led
initiative started after resident Wendy
Tait approached him after her
campervan was stolen.
After looking into the installation of
CCTV cameras by the Hurunui District
Council, Mr Doocey calledameeting in
Kaiapoi last year.
Nearly 300 people attended and
decided to fundraise for CCTV cameras
to be installed in Sovereign Palms.
North Canterbury Neighbourhood
Support has been assisting residents
with fundraising for the cameras, by
acting as the fund holder.
Manager Dalice Stewart says the
Sovereign Palms residents are
continuing to fundraise with the goal of
having three camerasinplace by the end
of the year.
Other communities such as
Silverstream in Kaiapoi, in Rangiora,
Woodend and Pegasus have expressed
an interest in having cameras.
‘‘It really needs someone to stepupand
driveit,’’ Ms Stewart said.
Retired police officer Ken Eccles, of
Nelson, has been helping community
groups to navigate thelegal and
technical requirements, she says.
Pegasus Residents Group Inc vicepresident
Heidi Wood says the group has
identified some sites forCCTV cameras,
and is hoping to roll out phase one soon.
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says
the council has anetwork of CCTV
camerasincentralKaiapoi, Rangiora
and Oxford and it supported developing
acommunity­led initiativebased on the
Hurunui model.
‘‘Our districthas an excellent service
provided by Neighbourhood Support and
the communitypatrols working to keep
our communities safe.
‘‘I’m sure additional cameras would
complement the work they do and would
be well received.’’
CCTV cameras were instrumental in
helping police identify the offender after
apounamu carving was stolen in Hanmer
Springs four years ago.
Canterbury rural police area
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prevention tool.
Police engaged with councils to discuss
crime trends and the best places to
install cameras.
‘‘Nationally, anumber of local
authorities operate and may monitor
crime prevention CCTV networks to help
reduce the incidence of crime and
disorder, so that members of the
community feel safe when visiting the
public areas covered by the cameras.’’
Camera footage could be used to track
criminals, provided the use of CCTV
cameras and sharing of data complied
with the Privacy Act 2020.
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Growth putspressure on Kaiapoi housing
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Affordable housing needs to be apriority
for Kaiapoi as it’s on the brink of major
growth, WaimakaririDeputy Mayor
Neville Atkinson says.
CrAtkinson is looking at ways to keep
house prices down, including offering
leasehold land for development. More
than adecade on from the 2010 and 2011
earthquakes which devastated the town,
its population is now more than 13,000 and
is set for more growth.
CrAtkinson, council’s housing portfolio
holder, says affordable housing is ahuman
right, but the question is how to achieve it.
‘‘There are so many people in different
degrees of inadequate housing and there
are no easy solutions. It is about looking at
different models which can work and
giving people some options.’’
Statistics New Zealand high growth
projections suggest the town could grow by
52 percent over the next 30 years, creating
demand for an extra 2900 new houses.
The proposed Waimakariri District
Plan, which is expected to take effect later
this year, proposes opening up 97 hectares
for housing in Kaiapoi ­enough land for
more than 4000 houses.
To help reduce the upfront housing
costs and rising debt levels, Cr Atkinson
would like to see more council and
government owned land opened up as
leasehold land for housing.
‘‘There would need to be abit of due
diligence around the lease agreements,
but it could be agreat option for people.
‘‘As long as we can get banks on board, it
would significantly reduce their mortgage
as they wouldn’t need to borrow as much.’’
Te Kohaka oTuhaitara Trust, a
partnership between the council and Te
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By JOHN COSGROVE
Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club
coped well with large crowds over the
holiday period.
The hot fine weather made the North
Canterbury beach apopular destination
for many during the holiday season.
Club patrol captain Keeley Woolman­
Smith says the numbers were higher than
expected.
‘‘There were lots of people each day,
and other than reminding people to stay
swimming within the flags and helping
others practise good water safety skills,
the only real problem we hadwas with
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Fellow patrol captain Rusty MacKay
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on small children, playing on the waters
edge.
‘‘Overall it was avery safe season so
far, and the strong nor­west winds we
were expecting didn’t happen which
meant the surf was abit smaller, making
it very safe for swimmers to play in.’’
Those long hot days watching over
swimmers, the dramas of surf patrols, the
training, the social life and the
camaraderie will all be recalled when
the club holds its 50th anniversary on
Friday, February 2, until Sunday,
February 4.
The club was formed early in 1975 after
batch owners decided they needed alife
saving patrol.
Club life member Gary Connor recalls
all they had for shelter was an old shed,
and an old tatty sofa to rest on during
those early days when he joined the club
46 years ago.
Gary says his interest in the club
started after he was invited along by one
of his swimming coaches.
‘‘I came from acompetitive swimming
background like most of those early
members.
Great memories ... Club life member Gary
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Saving Club.
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‘‘We were members of the Rangiora
Swimming Club which has had astrong
record in New Zealand’s competitive
swimming history.
‘‘ Iliked the challenges it posed and the
strong family values the club had.’’
He says everyone took part, did
something to help either as atrained
lifeguard or as ahelper.
Many sons and daughters, and their
parents, trained and received their
certificates as they conducted the patrols
over the summer.
‘‘We had alot of fun times building the
club’s facilities, patrolling and
socialising.’’
He says they also received alot of
support from Rangiora and North
Canterbury businesses, Lions and Rotary
clubs, which all got behind the project.
The club is the only active surf life
saving club north of the Waimakariri
River until Blenheim.
Gary says today many of the younger
members are the third generation of
those who started it all 50 years ago.
One of the strongest incentives for
young people to join the club is the social
development it offers, he says.
‘‘You cannot underestimate the
positive social development Ihave seen
in many young people over the years.
Some needed to discover they were
responsible for helping others and have
excelled in it.
‘‘I have seen many ‘lost’ children join
us and grow into very productive and
focused young people. They have learned
to work to agoal, and many have gone on
to join the services and do well in them.
Over the years Gary says he couldn’t
put afigure on the number of people he
has rescued from the surf.
‘‘It’s more about the preventive
measures we take to intervene before an
event happens.
‘‘Trained lifeguards know what to look
for when they see someone starting to get
into trouble, so that’s when they
intervene.’’
Gary says pride has alot to do with it as
people don’t want to be seen to ask for
help.
‘‘But when you go up to them they are
always glad of ahand to help them out of
adeveloping situation.’’
Club chairman Duncan Campbell says
they will be hosting ameet and greet on
Friday night (February 2), adinner on
Saturday night, and on Sunday they will
be running an Oldies lifeguard patrol.
Life Members, former members and
the chairs from local clubs have been
invited to the celebrations.
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By SHELLEY TOPP
Outdoor lunchtime concerts are apopular
attraction in Rangiora this summer.
The free concerts run until March,
weather permitting.
They are part of the Waimakariri District
Council’s Good Street Beats programme to
showcase the street's new outdoor
entertainment area and help bring
vibrancy to Rangiora’s central business
district.
The concerts are being held on
Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to
1pm, and feature arange of artists and
musical genres.
Last Thursday's concert, which was
postponed until Friday after arainy start to
the scheduled performance day, featured
council colleagues Mike Kwant and Bex
Dollery, who both share alove of music.
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popular songs, including Michael Jackson’s
Billie Jean.
Last Saturday's concert featured a
Caribbean­born multi­instrumentalist
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to perform today (Thursday) with The
Relics booked for this Saturday.
People attending the Good Street Beats
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or something to sit on as seating is limited.
The council’s business and centre
adviser, Vanessa Thompson, says the venue
is free to hire, and power for performers is
also free.
Bookings must be made through council
staff and can be made at the reception area
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North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
Glistening, gleaming cars galore in Rga
ByROBYN BRISTOW
Rangiora is buzzing as the Trillo Metals
Muscle Car Madness event nears.
Cars from all over the country are
arriving daily for the event this weekend
—Saturday, January 27 and 28 event.
Spokesman Craig Stare, says two of the
country's top hot rods will be at the show.
Oneofthe most popular events is the
Stadium Finance burnout competition on
Saturday at 1pm, with the finals on
Sunday.
Another fun event is the Rockabilly
pageant where all the woman folk
campaign in amazing outfits in varying
classes in the concrete pavilion at 12
noon, on Saturday.
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The weather always plays abig part in
the event but if it ‘‘plays ball’’, says Craig,
‘‘we regularly see over 1500 cars on the
Saturday and 800 to 900 on Sunday.
Saturday is always bigger, as those from
out of town, leave mid­Sunday.
‘‘You are welcome to put your pride
and joy on display. It costs no more than
being aspectator —$20 ahead, two day
pass $30 and children under 16 free —
public hours only.
‘‘Havesome pride, please make sure
your car is clean and tidy. It is asimple
request.
‘‘Please refrain from bringing dogs due
to extremeheat.’’
Tonight, Thursday, January 24, the
local Real Steel Twin Towns run starts in
Rangiora main street,down Lineside
Road to Kaiapoi and back.
The show is renowned for top class
SCAN ME
music —this year it has three music acts
from Australia.
The Rock­A­Dees are areal fun
rockabilly band, and Cherry Devine and
Hellcat 3, return.
The Recliner Rockers from Auckland
are also back, and new band Sinner Man
Saints from Wellington along with others.
‘‘We also have over 100 trade and craft
stalls and plenty offood stalls,’’ Craig
says.
The event Tshirts sell out fast and are
available at the blue container.
Craig says the event brings around
three to four million dollars into the
community.
Donations are given to the local Civil
Defence and Waikuku Beach Life Saving
Club.
Public hours are 9am till 4pm, Saturday
and Sunday.
Popular ... The burnout competition is a
popular event at Muscle Car Madness.
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Youth council plans
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui district’s youth leaders
are gearing up for the abig year.
The HurunuiYouth Council joined
with HurunuiYouth Programme
leadersfor ayouth leader connect day
last week to begin planningfor the year
ahead, beforeattending separate camps
in Kaikōura this week.
‘‘The focusmoving into 2024 is
offering adiverse programme, youth led
and aligning with our Hurunui Youth
Strategy,’’ Hurunui District Council
youth team leader Jo Sherwood says.
Partofthe planning is forming
partnerships, including forging
stronger ties with the Waimakariri and
Kaikōura Youth Councils as part of the
wider Youth Voice Canterbury network,
she says.
‘‘We anticipate some joint
opportunities and connections and at
the youth council camp in Kaikōura we
will be connecting with the Kaikōura
youth’’.
Changes have been to the Hurunui
Youth Programme, as it looks to get
back into full swing after the
disruptions of Covid­19.
The council’s youth worker,
Kimberley Spencer, said the
programme supports 19 youth leaders
across the district’s three area schools
and in the south ward(including
Amberley), which is part of the
RangioraHigh School zone.
Around 280 young people aged 12 to 24
years wereengaged in the youth
programme’s activities, as at December
1last year.
Aschool holiday programme was also
run to support local youth, while Ms
Spencer spent one day aweek at Amuri
Area School, Hurunui College and
Cheviot Area School.
Following conversations with
Youthtown in Christchurch, ajoint
programme will be offered in Amberley
thanks to funding from Tū Manawa
Active Aotearoa /Sport Canterbury.
‘‘This has recently been granted, but
we are working through the details of
this to start in April,’’ Ms Spencer says.
Ms Sherwood said the programme had
reached out to the growing number of
families with home schooled children.
As of May last year, there was an
estimated 116 children being home
schooled or enrolled in school, but
studying home in the Hurunui district,
‘‘whichismore than we thought’’.
The Hurunui Youth Programme is
working with the North Canterbury
Youth ServiceNetwork and Rerenga
Awa to bring training into Hurunui.
Training on youth trends, youth
development and child protection were
already planned, while other
possibilities included online safety, Te
Tiriti oWaitangi and online code of
ethicstraining.
The council’s youth team havebeen
helping young people get their drivers’
licences by offering learner theory
sessions and these will again be offered
during the school term this year.
Two new staff were also joining the
youth team this year to run the Hurunui
Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs programme.
‘‘If you are alocal Hurunui young
person looking for work or ahave ajob
opportunity for young people, get in
touchwith our team,’’ Ms Sherwood
says.
Contact the MTFJ programme on
mtfj@hurunui.govt.nz or the Hurunui
Youth Programme on hyp@hurunui.
govt.nz.
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The North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
21
Environmental restoration at Swannanoa
By GINA MCKENZIE
Anursery initiative to empower
Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL)
shareholders to grow their own native
seedlings has proven successful with over
2000 plants grown during the last two
years at Brian and Rosemary Whyte's
Swannanoa farm.
It is part of awider biodiversity project
that aims to improve waterways
throughout the irrigation co­operatives
scheme with 297 sites of interest
discovered during an initial biodiversity
survey in 2018.
Key areas for restoration efforts
include the Burgess Stream, Hunters
Stream, and the Cust River.
The native seedlings have been planted
along the first stretch of a1.2­kilometre
section of Burgess Stream which flows
through Brian and Rosemary’s property
and around anearby irrigation buffer
pond.
WIL’s biodiversity project lead Dan
Cameron says the site is an important
part of the project due to its location near
the springhead of the Burgess Stream.
‘‘The restoration site is connected to
the upper source of the Burgess Stream
with four springheads converging to form
the stream, and once it gets to Brian and
Rosemary’s property it forms the main
stem.
‘‘Not far beyond it leaves the boundary
of the shareholder land.’’
The section of the stream chosen for the
project has properties making it ideal as
an environmental restoration site, says
Dan.
‘‘It’s relatively undisturbed, has adeep
and wide well­defined riparian margin,
and stock have been excluded.
‘‘There’s relatively moist soil near the
waters edge and meandering areas which
lend themselves to establishing the types
of plant communities that would have
Biodiversity team ... Dan Cameron (left), with Rosemary and Brian Whyte.
been here before land use development.
‘‘These plants improve water quality by
shading the stream and in some cases
even assist with the removal of nitrates
from water in away that complements on
farm nutrient management. Carex secta
colonises denitrifying bacteria in its roots
which helps to naturally denitrify water
and prevent sediment build up,’’ says
Dan.
Back in 2019 when the first shareholder
meeting was held at aneighbouring farm,
Brian and Rosemary weren’t sure what
the biodiversity project would involve,
but were happy for Dan to visit their
property and haven’t looked back since
then.
Brian was particularly interested in
attempting to propagate native broom,
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
which grows along the roadside of their
property, and planting in along the banks
of their restoration site.
‘‘When Dan first visited, Ishowed him
the native broom that was growing along
the road. Getting seed off it, and
managing to grow some in our
greenhouse has been quite thrilling for
me.’’
Dan says being able to reverse the
decline of indigenous biodiversity, and
witnessing the broom naturally
regenerate at the planting site, has been
one of the highlights of working with
Brian and Rosemary.
‘‘Being able to harvest seeds from the
native broom and growing what would
have been naturally growing in the area
before land use development is
something quite rare. What is even more
exciting is seeing broom naturally pop up
at the planting site.’’
Brian and Rosemary have enjoyed
growing arange of native seedlings
suitable for the conditions at their
planting site.
They have grown New Zealand flax
(harakeke), Edgars rush (wiwi), Carex
secta (pūrei), toetoe, and cabbage tree (tī
kōuka) in araised greenhouse which
contains acanopy roof and its own
watering system.
The only part of the process which has
been abit tedious is the pricking out of
individual seedlings, but Rosemary says
having Dan and Swannanoa School to
help has made the process easier.
‘‘When you have 500 seedlings to plant
out it takes awhile, which is why we were
so grateful to have help from Swannanoa
School, Dan, and achurch youth group.
Giving younger people achance to get
their hands in the dirt and plant
something is important.’’
With most of the planting around the
wet margins of the stream edge
completed, the focus is now on the
sections further up the banks and
different seedlings are being grown for
this area as the bank is exposed to hot dry
wind,s and composed of free draining
soils.
Dan is testing out ribbonwood seedlings
for this area as they will be suitable for
the conditions at Swannanoa which is an
area prone to hot northwest winds and
minimal rainfall over the warmer months.
‘‘In the first year we stuck to what we
knew would work best but in the second
year we branched out abit and
ribbonwood is awoody species that is
more tolerant of less moisture and heat.
Ultimately, we want to be able to shade
the stream which will prevent the growth
of weeds along the edge of the stream and
in the water.’’
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PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
Fewer ewes on offer
By JOHN COSGROVE
This year’s 126th annual Hawarden Ewe
Fair will be one of the smallest held in
recent years, reflecting market
conditions.
Travis Dalzell, alivestock agent at
Hazlett, says there will only be 8500 ewes
on offer tomorrow at Hawarden, down
on over 11,000 lambs and ewes offered
last year.
‘‘Numbers are well back this year, but
Ithink the cross breeds will be in good
demand at Hawarden.
‘‘However, Ialso think we will all have
to work alittle bit harder on the fine
wool.’’
General Manager Livestock at Hazlett,
Ed Marfell says farmers are doing it hard
this year and watching their costs and
spending.
‘‘With the mutton schedule almost half
of what it was last year, many are making
hard choices. Do they hang on to extra
ewes or do they sell now?
‘‘With the sheep market being
depressed at present annual lines are
still going to the sales, but with asmaller
number of two tooths on offer at the
recent Temuka sale where prices were
OK, it will be interesting to see what
tomorrow’s sale will bring.’’
He says North Island ewe fairs have
gone well so far this year and he is
hoping the Hawarden Ewe Fair will be
just as good, if not better.
This is in­line with Hazlett’s recent
market reports from ewe sales which
show since the start of 2024 the market
Sheep aplenty ... An aerial view of the first
day of the Hawarden Ewe Fair in 2020.
PHOTO: FILE
has softened in line with mutton
schedules.
Demand was mixed at their recent
Coalgate Sale, but prices were steady.
Rural Livestock agent Glen Armstrong
says ewe prices are back afair bit at
present and this is reflected in the
mutton schedules.
‘‘Breeding ewe prices at Hawarden
may dip alittle, but two tooths should
sell reasonably well. However one year
ewes may be light.
‘‘Traditionally at this time of year, and
with current forecasts, farmers have to
be careful where they spend their
money, and this will be reflected in the
prices on Friday,’’ Mr Armstrong says.
Rook hunt
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their eyes and ears open for rooks.
The call comes after Environment
Canterbury received areport from
community member in south­west
Christchurch of a‘kaah’ bird call,
which is often associated with rooks.
Unfortunately, they were not able to
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call is enough has prompted the
biosecurity team to investigate further.
Rooks pose aserious threat to
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sown crops at arable farms, ripping
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North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
Celebration time ... Jack Becks, and his wife Mignonne, Allan Gill, Kaiapoi Bowling Club
President,(far left), and Kevin Smith from Bowls NZ, (far right).
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Bowling milestone
Fifty years continous membership of the
Kaiapoi Bowling Club by Jack Becks, was
celebrated at the Kaiapoi Club Outdoor
Bowls recently.
Jack started playing bowls 54 years ago
at the age of 29.
He was amember of the KaiapoiClub
BowlingClub before he left for two years
to play elsewhere.
After two years away he came back to
Kaiapoi Club where he has enjoyed 50
years continuous membership since his
return.
Jack was club coach for 31 years, and
enjoyed alot of success on the greens.
Among his many achievements at club
level, Jack was part of the club’s winning
Champion­of­Champion Triples team in
2007­08,Champion­of­Champion Fours in
2015­2016,and with son Kerry in 2020, won
aCharter Club National title.
President Alan Gill presented Jack with
acommemorative trophy, and his wife,
Mignonne, with alarge bunch of flowers.
Kevin Smith representing Bowls New
Zealand was also theretooffer
congratulations and acknowledgement of
such alongstanding partnership between
Jackand the club.
The weekend celebrations did not end
there for the Becks family.
While this was all happening at
Kaiapoi, over at Burnside Jack and
Mignonne’s son, Kerry, was teaming up
with his longstanding mate, Paddy
Stewart, to take on all comers at the
prestigiousBurnside Pairs.
By the end of the weekend the Becks
family had another reason to celebrate as
Kerry and Paddy went on to win.
Everyone awinner
When the Hurunui Hoopsters took on
Police team, Hot Fuzz,inafriendly
basketball exhibition game, players
brought all their passion to the
court.
The result was awin­win for the
Amuri community in Hurunui
District.
The game, held in the Amuri
Gymnasium in December,marked
the end of acommunity basketball
league organised by the Filipino
team, the Hoopsters,for the Amuri
community.
‘‘We wanted to bring the
community back together as it had
been awhile since we had a
community gathering,’’ Hoopsters
player Trammart Penamante says.
Constable Damian Schuurman
says Hot Fuzz was made up of
representatives fromHanmer
Springs, Culverden, Cheviot, and
Highway Patrolbased out of Hanmer
Springs.
‘‘In true community spirit, with
some numbers down in the Police
team, the Hoopsters lent us some of
their best players after half time.
‘‘While tactics like that might not
be good for league rankings, they
build community spirit, with the
exhibition match cementing another
successful year of collaborative
partnershipbetween Amuri’s
newcomers and migrants, and the
wider community,’’ Hurunui District
Council’s Welcoming Communities
facilitator Natalie Paterson says.
Ms Paterson says although on­farm
dairying in remote rural areas
comes with its fair share of
socialisation hurdles, Amuri
continues to thrive as awelcoming
community that cherishes its bond
with its migrants, and newcomers,
through these social events.
The large Filipino community in
the Amuri Basin are known for their
community gatherings and their
hard workethic, Constable
Schuurman says.
‘‘This was agreat opportunity for
us to engage with them, let off alittle
steam and aheap of sweat. I’m
hoping we can make this ayearly
event.
‘‘Community events like these are
agreat way to connect with the
community, meet new people, and
show them that we are more than
just the uniformwewear. It can
break down alot of barriers. After
all, we arepart of the community
too.’’
Sandy Velmonte, amember of the
Hurunui Welcoming Communities
Advisory Group, says the exhibition
game ended with acommunity party
and traditional Filipino pinoy
games, attended by about 300.
Ms Paterson says sharing ameal is
an important way to connect
cultures and she thanked the
community for getting behind the
gathering, with Culverden Four
Square donating 10 bags of groceries
and Culverden’s MCE Asian Store
donating two hampersand three
sacks of rice. Hurunui Mayor Marie
Black says the event is an
outstanding celebration of energy
and diversity the Filipino
community brings to the Hurunui.
You can catch Hurunui Police
taking on Hanmer Thermal Pools for
agame of cricket on March 9, in
Hanmer Springs.
North Canterbury athletes excel at ColgateGames
The North Canterbury Track and Field
team had some great results at the
three­day South Island Colgate games
in Dunedin recently.
Over 1000 athletes attended the
event, with many personal bests, top
eight finishes, including avery special
moment from North Canterburysprint
champion Lily Morrison, in grade 14.
Not only did Lily receivethree Gold
medals in the 100m sprint, the 200m
sprint and long jump but was a
recipient of the Nick Willis Scholarship
Award.
Lily is arising star to watch as she
moves from children's athletics to
juniors next season.
The Colgate Games are held in
January every year and are made up of
two events —one in the North Island
and one in the South Island.
Started in 1979, it’s the biggest and
oldest athletics event for childrenaged
seven years to 14 years old.
The 13 medals won by North
Canterbury athletes
Lily Morrison ­Girls 14, 100m, 200m and
long jump, Gold.
Sophie Paterson ­Girls 14, long jump,
Bronze.
Alexander Jonathan­Boys 13, 1600m
race walk, Gold.
Cody Broderson ­Boys 13, high jump,
Bronze.
Jackson Atkinson ­Boys 12, discus and
shot put, Bronze x2.
Valentina Davey ­Girls 12, 1200m, walk,
Bronze.
Isla Edwards ­Girls 11, 1200m walk,
Silver.
Miriama Jonathan­Girls 11, 1200m
walk, Bronze.
Sybil Davey ­Girls 10, high jump,
Bronze.
Boys 13 ­4x100m relay, Farai
Musesengwa,Isaac Lyon, Alexander
Jonathanand Cody Broderson ­Bronze.
The team is now resting and competes
again in the Canterbury Club
competition on Saturday, January 27, at
the Nga PunaWai Sports facility in
Wigram.
Abronze finish ... Farai Musesengwa,
from North Canterbury, on his way to
helping his team win bronze in the Boys 13,
4x100m relay at the Coalgate Games.
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In reflection -Loburn’sdarkest day
PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE
Away ... Aplantation of trees erupts into flames at Loburn during Friday’s fires.
Helping ... Neighbours rush to help save belongings from a
house threatened in the blaze.
Hot spots ... Afirefighter douses hotspots
at one of the damaged properties.
Lost ... Rangiora Volunteer firefighters dampen down hotspots at
one of the destroyed homes.
Mopping up ... Volunteer Firefighters continue the dampening of
hot spots on Saturday.
Help on hand ... Neighbours secure anumber of horses at one of the fire sites.
Alight ... Flames rise at one of the fire sites on Friday.

Wheels withWings on show at Oxford
PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE
Good meal ... Enjoying nachos at the Oxford
Wheels with Wings was Brooklyn Bettridge (3).
Cute bambino ... Barb Palmer of Rangiora with her 1969 Fiat
Bambina.
Baby Blue ... Anthony Blackler of Eyrewell cares for his 1929
Austin Baby 7vintage car on show.
Lovely day ... Enjoying abreak were the Du Plessis family of Christchurch, (from left) Zane
(2), Jak (7), Jamilla and Zak.
Take off ... One of the 13 planes attending from the Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club
takes off at the show.
Directingtraffic ... Doug Croy from the Oxford and Districts Lions Club directs traffic at the
Oxford Wheels with Wings.
Plenty to look at ... There was awide variety of exotic, classic and custom cars, trucks,
planes and motorcycles to look at on Sunday.

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What’s happening in your
community…
Thank YouFire Fighters
Thank you toall the firefightersand othervolunteers
for your amazing work this past weekend battling
the fires in Loburn and Swannanoa.
Canterbury District Fire Update
Canterbury iscurrently in arestricted fire season
and with hot temperatures set to continue Fire and
Emergency NZ are asking people tobecareful and
check before lighting any fires.
If you’re wanting to light afire, first visit
checkitsalright.nz to see what restrictions
are in place and if you need apermit.
Also, please take care with all sparks-hazardous
activity such as mowing, grinding, welding,
harrowing as these activities can start
unintended fires.
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge
Deck Replacement
We are pleased to announce that anew deck for the
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge has been ordered and
materials are due for delivery inlate March.
The new deck replacement forms part of the longterm
upgrade of the bridge, that is jointly owned
by the Waimakariri and Selwyn District Councils.
Theconstruction of thenew bridge deck is scheduled
to take place in April. To allowconstructiontotake
place safely andefficiently,withminimal disruption
to thepublic, theworks will be delivered under afull
road closure throughout thenightbetween the hours
of 7.30pm and 4.30am.
Free Car Seat Checks
Join us Saturday 27 January at 12pm inthe
Council carpark for afree car seat fitting check
by qualified technicians.
It’s great when car seats are installed correctly.
The most protection achild car seat can offer
is when it’s installed the way the manufacturer
intended it to be.
No need to book, just turn up in the Council
carpark at the right time. There may beawait,
depending in demand, but our technicians will work
to make sure they can help you assoon as possible.
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passion with fellow enthusiasts? Weare
starting aweekly drop-in group. Bring your
existing projects or just come along for a
natter. Beginners andother crafters welcome,
no bookingrequired.
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Summer ishere and it’s important pool barriers
and fencing comply with the Building Act.
From November to March each year we’ll be visiting
properties to check if apool is still present, the type
and if thepool fence complies.
We’ll leave anotice in the letterbox after the check, and
note any items that may need tobeaddressed.
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The North Canterbury News, January 25, 2024
Winds of change atAir Cadets No 88
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Forty Air Cadets of the No 88 (District
of Waimakariri) Squadron took their
final parade of 2023 in mid­December.
But this was morethan just an end of
year parade, as guests looked on, the
winds of change blew across the
Rangiora Airfield as Squadron Leader
Tania Mackinnon took the parade,
beforepassing the ceremonial Patu to
Flying Officer Jesmond Micallef, who
will be taking command of the
squadron.
Mayor Dan Gordon inspected the
cadets on parade as the guest
reviewing officer.
He said he was proud of the
council’s association with the cadets,
which afew years back he had
bestowed the name of Waimakariri
District to.
No 88 Squadron, affectionately
known as ‘the Mighty 88’ has been
parading at Rangiora airfield since
October 2015, when the squadron was
first established.
Squadron Leader Tania Mackinnon,
assisted by afew dedicated officers,
were at the beginning.
Through dedication, hard workand
unwavering supportfrom the local
community, in particular the airfield
community at the Rangiora Airfield,
Tania nurtured and guided the
development of the unit as it rapidly
grew and expanded.
‘‘Watching the unit form and grow
and achieve so much has been atruly
humbling experience,’’ she told the
gathering.
While Tania has relinquished the
role of Unit Commander, she is not
leaving it. Her new role will allow her
to concentrate on mentoring and
training the advanced cadets, and
passing on her knowledge of
leadership, acquired over more than
two decades as an Officer in the New
Zealand Cadet Forces.
Flying Officer Jesmond Micallef,
himself acadet at the unit when it
started in 2016, now takes command.
He is looking forward to the challenge
of building on the success of the unit
and navigating the changing
environment of an organisation that is
directed at developing New Zealand’s
successful leaders of tomorrow.
He is looking to foster and enhance
the community links, and continue to
develop, and enable, self­disciplined,
confident and responsible young New
Zealanders.
Cadets will return for the first
parade of 2024 on February 8.
If you are aged between 13 and 15
years, enjoy the spirit of adventure,
teamwork and community service, and
are looking for opportunities to
develop your skills in leadership,
bushcraft, aviation, navigation,
marksmanship and firearms safety, (to
name afew), go to recruitment
evenings held throughout February,
starting February 8.
The unit parades every Thursday
during school terms from 6.30pm to
9pm at the Rangiora Airfield, near the
Canterbury Aero Club buildings.
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On parade ... Waimakariri
Mayor Dan Gordon inspects
the cadets on parade.
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Music
Variety
Antiques aplenty
By SHELLEY TOPP
The owner of anew antiques business
in Rangiora says rents in the town’s
CBD are too high and it is cheaper to
buy abuilding to trade from than rent
premises in the town.
Twine Antiques owner Sandy
Williams opened her new shop at 33
High Street last November, and says
trading has been good so far.
The building was formerly
occupied by Graham and Sons
Flooring Specialists, and became
available to buy when it closed late
last year.
Sandy formerly ran Twine Antiques
and Collectables from the Old School
Collective at Waikuku before
deciding to close it and retire.
However, she soon ‘‘became bored’’
and when the large High Street
building became available she
decided to buy it, and reopen her
businessinRangiora.
There are two large show rooms
selling ahuge range of indoor items
in one section, and outdoor ‘‘bits and
bobs’’ in another.
``I like to stock anything old and
interesting —things that are useful’’
she says. ‘‘I like things people can
use.’’
These include wicker laundry
baskets, watering cans, garden seats,
garden gates and arange of vintage
gardening tools which have proved
popular.
There is also all manner of
homeware on show including rolling
pins, blankets, linen, lounge suites,
dining suites, cutlery, glassware,
crystalware, vases and even buzzy bee
wooden toys.
The shop is open on Wednesday
through to Saturday from 10am to
5pm.
Sandy, who lives in Rangiora, says
she is always on the lookout to buy
house lots, small or large.
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St Patrick’s Kaiapoi Rarotonga Cul
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.
identified is 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
students wi l have some fun, but it’s Raro communitygroups in Rarotonga to do
style and it’s an opportunity to give back some volunteering, planting and clean
the local communityand 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.
and Board of Trustees member Angela “It’s very basic, but community focused His classmateCaleb Spence says he
and everybodypitches in with cooking has been to Rarotonga before and is
Although the Cook Islands is o ficia ly and cleaning.
looking forward to returning.
a part of New ZealandandusesNew
“They are wonderful hosts and are quite “I’m excitingtosee the beach. It’s pre ty
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
the islands and local schools do not happy, humble people.”
have the same resources.
The pupils said they were looking Their classmates are looking forward to
As we l as fundraising for the trip, Pax forward to visiting Rarotonga and learning about Cook Islands culture and
s he school has been fundraising to meeting their new penpalsatNukutere
meetingtheir penpals.
rt Nukutere Co lege, a Year 7 to 11 Co lege, who they have been
They have been busy fundraising and
in Rarotonga, which St Patrick’s
co responding with in the lead up to the co lecting stationery supplies and books
ilt a relationship with.
to take to Nukutere Co lege and packing
rs trip last year was an
Pupil Mason Robson says his penpal
nity to see the lay of the land. We ‘likes taro’, a popular vegetableinthe
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AT THE LIBRARY
Lonely Planet’s Where to go and
When, by Sarah Baxter
From culture­rich city breaks and
tropical beach holidays to
adventurous road trips and
wildlife­ watchingexpeditions,
there’s an idea for everyone in this
book to add to their bucket list.
AHeart that Works, by Rob
Delaney
In this memoir of loss, acclaimed
writer and comedian Rob Delaney
grapples with the fragile miracle of life, the mysteries of death,
and the question of purpose for those left behind.
Who Made all the Pies? by Wendy Morgan
Crisp, butterypastry, gooey, piping
hot filling ­this brand­new
collection has been put together by
apie expert who has lived and
breathedpies her whole life!
These titles are available in both
Waimakariri and Hurunui
libraries. Find out more about
recent additions to the library
collection by going to the library
catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.
nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or
contact your local library.
North Canterbury crime report
Police urge trades people to record serial numbers andengrave
their power tools after aspate of thefts.
This will allow Police to identify them if located. Another
option is to place power tools in awork bag or container, and
remove them from the vehicle when not being used.
Make sure your vehiclesare locked andparked inawell lit
area, under sensor lights or installing CCTV cameras is also
recommended.
January 16: APegasus youth was forbidden to drive after found
driving under licence age. January 17: Tools were stolen from
two trade vehicles overnight parked on driveways inGolding
Ave.
January 18: APegasus driver was forbidden to drive for not
complying with their licenceconditions; The Waikuku public
toilets had damage done to the exterior light and building
overnight; Tools were stolen from avehicle parked in Belgrave
Drive overnight.
January 19: Tools were stolen from avehicle parked in Goodwin
Street overnight; Aburnt out vehicle was the causeofascrub fire
on Diversion Road; There was an altercation between youths at
an Oxford skate park, inquiries are continuing; AChristchurch
male was issued an infringementnotice for EBA while driving in
Kaiapoi.
January 20: ASwannanoa male was issued an infringement for
EBA while driving in Rangiora; An Oxford resident paid a
substantial amount for an item on alocal Facebook Buy Sell
page, contact thenstopped andthe profile was deleted.The item
was never received. AHurunui residentunfortunately also paid
adeposit for the same item and was scammed; AHurunui driver
was issued an infringement notice for EBA while driving in
Culverden.
January 21:AChristchurch male was issued an infringement
notice for EBA while driving in Kaiapoi; There was disorder
reported at aHigh Street address. No charges were laid;A
Fernsidemale was issued an EBA infringement for driving in
Rangiora; Avehicle was burnt out in Woodend, unable to be
identified.
January 22: Two Kaiapoi residents were deceived by aprofile on
aFacebook Community page.
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daysonwhich andthe hours
duringwhich alcoholis(or is
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“The Key ofknowledge (Luke 11:52)
GOD CREATED THE EARTH
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The Bible declares that there was purpose
in the Creation. No random or spontaneous
happening ,but asteady development of
the beauty of God’s glory.
All around, nature declares an intelligent
designer, who over the ages has been
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Psalm 19:1-The heavens declare the glory
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Phone 021 267 4025.
for HIGH SPEC PAINTERS.
Quality, local professionals.
Email:
corban@highspecpainters.co.nz
Phone: 027 846 5035.
KITCHEN, bathroom,
renovations, decking,
pergolas, fencing. Honest
reliable licenced builders.
Ph Don 027 727 9162.
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 40
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 23 Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph389 9230.
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Plastering &Painting
Services
Locals with 30 years
experience
Allworkmanship
Guaranteed.
Phone021 344 023
House &Garden
Property services Ltd
Tree &hedge trimming
Gardening
Landscaping
Gutter cleaning
All aspects of
property maintenance
CALL us 03 260 4499
ROOF PAINTING. All
roof repairs, Waterblasting,
Moss Treatments, Re
pointing, Gutter cleans,
Repairs, Snow straps,
Exterior painting &more.
Free quotes, call Vinnie
027 505 7779.
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
Bill’sLiquid
Waste
You dump it...
Blair pumps it...
Blair Tavendale
Ph 03 314 9371
0275 379-694
TILER All aspects of tiling
undertaken, 23yrs experience.
Phone 022 191 7678
Paul.
CRAIGS Trees
(03) 327-4190
TREE REMOVALS
THINNING &PRUNING
STUMPGRINDING
FELLING &TOPPING
FULLY INSURED
QUALIFIED ARBORIST
Free Quotes
027 2299 454
craigstrees@xtra.co.nz
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
2502479
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Accountant
Air Conditioning
Automotive &Recovery
Builders
Tax & Accounting Consultants
Taxreturns,GST returns, rental returnsand payday filing
2570627v2
TAX RETURNS
New Client Discount 10%
☎ 03 314 9480
Servicing NorthCanterburyand Kaikoura
03 313 0531 /03319 7559
(North Canterbury) (Kaikoura)
www.northcanterburyenergy.co.nz
HEAT PUMPS
AIRCONDITIONING
VENTILATION
SERVICE&REPAIRS
INSTALLATION
Call us
for a
FREE
quote
• WOF Cars &Trailers
• Vehicle Servicing &
Repairs
• Tyres &Punctures
• Jump Starts
•
Towing &Salvage
• Courtesy Car Available
Ph Aaron Rowlands 13 StoneEyrePlace,
0272 588 366
Swannanoa
Eftpos available Mon –Fri 8am –5pm,Sat 9am –1pm
2070788
2608552
For all enquiries call or email Don:
027 727 9162 /zatarabuilders@yahoo.com
www.zatarabuilders.co.nz
Butchery
Oxford Butchery
Shane Frahm
We cankill&processyour stock
FourGenerations of Frahms
since1957
Ph 312 4205
Oxford
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 021 269 1817
2227889v3
Construction &Concrete
All Construction & Concrete Work
•Driveways, patios &paths
•Bridges and Culverts
•Floors, foundations
•Sheds and buildings
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes
•Silage pits, effluent ponds
•Excavation and cartage
•Precast concrete
•Insulated panels
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
2273277
• EarHealthchecks.
• Waxremovalusing Microsuction
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Basic hearing aidcare
Clinics in Rangiora,Amberley and Kaiapoi
Rest homes/retirement villages,booking byprior arrangement.
Bookings:Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 4124 25 25
Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury
2324849
Ear Health
• ACC provider
• WarVeteran provider
• No medicalreferral
required
Electrician
• New Installations &Upgrades
• Servicing, Maintenance &Repairs
• Renovations &Alterations • Re-wiring • Faults
• TV, Telephone &Data • Pumps &Motors
• Inspections • Testing &Tagging &much more
AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS AND BE
THE NAME THEY REMEMBER FIRST
Advertise with us and get noticed today!
Phone ustoday on 03 314 8335 or email
sales@ncnews.co.nz tofind out how we can help!
2629220
Landscaping
For all your landscaping needs
AllLandscaping,Retaining Walls(Engineered and
Non-Engineered), Timber Fences, LandscapeStructures
andmore...Lifestyle Block, Rural and Residential.
Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394
www.blackhill.co.nz
www.facebook.com/blackhillltd
2372616v2
Engineering
For your Engineering needs
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
toppeng@xtra.co.nz
2269236
Excavation
bulldozer hire
experienced operator
D6N LGP available
for farm tracks,
site levelling,
general bulldozing.
OHS approved
Phone 021 178 9711
Landscaping
STEWART CONTRACTING
Landscaping -Fencing
& Earthworks
ENJOYABLE STRESS FREE LANDSCAPING
03 313 9375 •027 369 3974
www.stewartcontracting.co.nz
contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz
2136148
Funeral Director
HAL L & Co.
Funeral Directors
Death Is But AHorizon ... AHorizon Is But The Limit Of Our Sight
Give our friendly team acall and let us look
after all of your funeral needs
•Fullfuneral Services
•Pricing Plan Options
•DirectCremation options
•MemorialServices
Convenient Locations
Rangiora 313 6948
Christchurch 379 0178
www.undertaker.co.nz
Plumber &Gasfitter
FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING
&GASFITTING NEEDS
Phone 03 310 7102 |027 280 0653
Email: grant@gwpg.co.nz |www.gwpg.co.nz
2611645v3
2625877
Plumbing
Forall
general
aspects of
plumbing
Discounts forover
65 yearsold
Fast friendly service
Allworkguaranteed
Aaron McCartney
Certifying Plumber
Cell 027 366 9091
A/H 03 310 2137
FreeCall:
0508 44EVER
EMAIL:
plumber_27@yahoo.com
2172994
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and Services
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on
03 3132840
Real Estate
Scrap Metal
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
•Car Bodies •Scrap Steel•Specialists in Farm
Machinery•Allnon Ferrous
MAINLAND
METALS LTD
Ph (03) 338 7000
Mike 0274 818 544 •Robbie0274 818 027
Locally owned and operated
1902273
2599650
Signs &Design
To book your spaceinthisguide,phone Amanda Keys 3132840oremail amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz

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26,250km
2.0L petrol
$
23,995
2016 Toyota
Aqua
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Auto, 31,700km
$
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2014Toyota
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18,000km
$
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2019 Yaris Hatch
58,000km
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$
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105,550km
$
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2022 Toyota
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2.0LPetrolAuto,
27,400km
$
25,995
2021 Camry
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$
35,995
2016PriusS
77,600km, 1.8L
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$
21,995
2018 Corolla GX
Hatch
80,850km
2.0Lpetrolauto
$
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2021 Toyota
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2.0L PetrolAuto,
37,150km
$
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2021 Toyota
Corolla GX Hatch
2.0LPetrolAuto,
31,800km
$
25,995
2021 Toyota
CorollaGXHatch
2.0L Petrol Auto,
26,600km
$
26,995
2022Rav4 GX
2WD
30,650km
2.0Lpetrolauto
$
36,995
2016AquaCross
Hybrid
1.5L petrol auto
Climateair
$
21,995
2018 Toyota
Prius S
62,890km
1.8L Hybrid Petrol
$
24,995
2019 Rav4
GX 2WD
2.0LPetrolAuto,
74,600km
$
29,995
2022 Rav4 GXL
AWD
29,950km
2.5L petrol auto
$
46,995
2022Rav4 GX
2WD
28,400km
2.0LPetrolAuto
$
36,995
2020Rav4
Limited AW
2.5L Hybrid Petrol
Auto,38,450km
$
52,995
2022 HiluxSR5
4WD
150kW2.8L Turbo
Diesel Auto, 27,700km
$
57,995
2018 Highlander
GXL
3.5L Petrol Auto,
98,250km
$
36,995
2013 Toyota
AurionAT-X
3.5L Petrol Auto,
97,900km
$
10,995
2022Highlander
Limited
33,250km
3.5L Petrol V6
$
59,995
2022Highlander
Limited
3.5L V6 Petrol Auto,
27,550km
$
60,995
2016 Rav4 GXL
2WD
2.0L PetrolAuto;
82,350km
$
22,995
Ex-Demo 2023
HiluxSR5 4WD
150kW2.8LTurbo
Diesel Auto,3,550km
$
62,995
2020 Hilux
SR54WD
150Kw2.8L, Turbo
Diesel Auto, 46,350km
$
51,995
2018Hilux
SR 4WD
2.8LTurboDiesel,
6-Speed Manual
$
35,995
2022Hilux SR5
4WD
150Kw2.8L Turbo
Diesel Auto,31,750km
$
56,995
2022 HiluxSR5
Cruiser 4WD
150Kw2.8L,Turbo
Diesel Auto, 19,300km
$
61,995
2022 LandCruiser
Prado VX
150kW2.8L
TurboDieselAuto,
$
74,995
2023 LandCruiser
Prado VX
150kW2.8L
TurboDieselAuto,
$
77,995
2023LandCruiser
Prado VX
150kW2.8L
Turbo Diesel Auto,
$
78,995
2019 Hiace ZR
5-Door
59,100km
2.8LDieselAuto
$
47,995
Ex-Demo 2023
HiluxGR-S4WD
165kW2.8L
Turbo Diesel Auto,
$
82,995
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