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Hanmer Springs 

impacted by 

power outages 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Many in Hanmer Springs were 

angry and frustrated on Sunday 

following an all day power 

outage. 

But Hurunui District 

councillor Tom Davies says this 

was quickly overtaken by good 

deeds and humour of local 

business and residents. 

They swung into action to 

ensure there was coffee, food 

and activities for visitors and 

residents in the alpine resort to 

enjoy. 

One business organised a 

mini golf tournament, another 

nearby resident opened their 

property for people to take a 

picnic and enjoy their 

surrounds, while other 

businesses worked together to 

ensure they could do some 

business. 

However, Cr Davies says the 

outage on aSunday was 

‘‘particularly difficult’’ because 

Sunday was normally abig 

commercial day in the village 

for businesses, and some would 

be substantially outofpocket. 

The outage from just before 

9am to early evening was 

caused by adamaged HV 

circuit breaker at MainPower’s 

Culverden substation. 

It followed apublic meeting 

in the village just afew days 

earlier with MainPower to 

discuss power outages to 

Hanmer Springs. 

Around 100 people turned 

out at the meeting where 

MainPower outlined there had 

been 21 outages ranging from 

two hours to 12 hours in the 

village in the past year. Nine 

were planned, affecting 

between five and hundreds of 

houses, and 12 were 

unplanned, four of which were 

caused by weather events, six 

birds and possums, one 

vegetation and one acable 

fault. 

Many residents were happy 

with the explanation from 

MainPower, some however 

were frustrated and felt much 

of the rhetoric was 

‘‘condescending’’. 

MainPower urged people to 

ensure they had apower 

outage plan such as buying a 

generator. 

It apologised for the outages. 

‘‘MainPower has several 

measures in place to protect 

our infrastructure. However, 

rural networks can be more 

exposed to weather and 

wildlife causing unplanned 

power outages. 

‘‘MainPower apologises for 

the inconvenience caused 

during these outages, we 

remain confident that our 

current infrastructure has 

sufficient capacity to support 

the Hanmer Springs 

community. 

‘‘As shared at the community 

meeting, there are plans to 

upgrade the electricity lines 

into Hanmer Springs and to rebuild 

the MainPower 

substation over the next five 

years. 

‘‘These upgrades will 

support the growing population 

in the future, and be more 

resilient to weather and 

wildliferelatedevents,’’ it said 

in apress release. 

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Silverstream’s popular rubberduck 

race hasraised more than $1300 for 

Satisfy Food Rescue in Kaiapoi. 

The annual fundraiser was held at 

the Tirikatene Reserve, on the 

Silverstream River, last Saturday 

morning. 

Organiser Shirley Jackson says she 

is delighted with the community 

support for the event which is growing 

in popularity every year. 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey was a 

guest at the event, and joined six other 

volunteers who threw the ducks into 

the river at the start. 

More than 200 ducks were sold for 

the race and 60 for the bestdressed 

duck competition, up on last year. 

‘‘We ordered more ducks this year 

but could have sold even more as we 

still sold out,’’ Shirley says. 

The little yellow racing ducks have 

now been packed away to be used 

again for next year’s event. 

Offthey go ... The start of the annual Silverstream Duck Race held at the Tirikatene 

Reserve on the Silverstream River, last Saturday morning. 

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Transport achallenge in Hurunui 

Transport is one of the biggest 

challenges for newcomers to Hurunui, 

anew survey reveals. 

One quarter of respondents taking 

part in the Hurunui Welcoming 

Communities survey found accessing 

transport in the district the biggest 

challenge to settling in the Hurunui. 

Transportation was ranked even 

more of adifficulty than findingwork, 

making friends or conquering the 

Englishlanguage for nonEnglish 

speakers. 

Hurunui Council Welcoming 

Communities facilitator Natalie 

Paterson says the aimofsurvey was to 

look at the challenges facing 

Hurunui’s newcomers and where their 

experiences could be improved. 

She acknowledges that some issues, 

such as Hurunui’s lack of public 

Communication loss made outage worse 

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Mr Davies says Sunday’s outagewas 

madeworse by acellphone tower going 

down, cutting off cellphone 

communication. 

He says while it had battery back up, 

the volume of traffic quickly flattened 

the batteries. 

‘‘Ithink the villageisalso tired of the 

longhot, drawn out summer,and 

transport, couldn’t be solved 

overnight, but it was exciting to start 

working to change what could be 

improved to help newcomers settle 

and integrate. 

‘‘This survey represents our 

newcomers experiences in moving to 

Hurunui during the last five years. We 

will be using their experiences to help 

others have agood experience,’’ Ms 

Paterson says. 

‘‘The information will lead to 

actions that we, as acouncil, can 

undertake, for example, looking at 

how we communicate with those for 

whom English is not their first 

language.’’ 

She says it was rewarding that 69 

percent of respondents reported 

feeling welcomed when they arrived 

in Hurunui. 

Sunday’s big outage meant they had no 

aircon. 

‘‘People are at the end of their tether,’’ 

he says. 

He says MainPower is listening to the 

residents and communication had 

already improved with texting 

consumers and giving updates on the 

outage. 

Many residents took to Facebook to 

‘‘One of the biggest messages that 

came through was the importance of 

people just smiling and saying good 

morning to people who are new and 

being open to learning more about 

them. 

‘‘Just offering supportifsomeone is 

looking abit lost makes ahuge 

difference.’’ 

Sixty four percent of respondents 

originally hailed from the Philippines, 

Ms Paterson says. 

Work opportunities attracting 30% 

of responders, family ties 29% and 

lifestyle factors 23%. 

The average age of the respondents 

was 30 to 39 years (30 percent). 

The surveys findings will inform a 

Welcoming Communities report which 

will be shared at acommunity launch 

in April. 

vent their anger one saying they were 

paying ‘‘first world prices for third world 

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communicated with customers about 

being closed, or what they could offer, 

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The North Canterbury News, March 14, 2024 

Woody, adog in aselect group of canines 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

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Woody is one of aselectgroup in North 

Canterbury who regularly donate blood 

to help savelives. 

The three and ahalf yearold Terrier 

steps up as ablood donor when beloved 

dogs and cats suffer lifethreatening 

surgeries that require blood 

transfusions. 

He is aPointer cross Airedale 

Terrier. 

When he came into Rangiora 

Veterinary Centre (RVC) one day with 

his litter mates for his vaccinations he 

caught the eye of vet nurse and team 

leader at RVC’s Pet Hospital, Susie 

Lowe.She had just lost her dog and was 

looking for someone to fill the gap in 

her family's lives. 

‘‘He was the cutest puppy. It just 

seemed right. We have no regrets as 

he’s the best.’’ 

Once Woody was old enough, Susie 

signed him up as adonor dog. 

‘‘I signed him up because Iknow how 

important it can be to have the blood 

there when we need it. 

‘‘I’d want him to be able to havea 

transfusion if he ever needed one, so 

why not help others in need.’’ 

Ablood donor dog is very similar to a 

human blood donor. 

Dogs and cats suffer similar lifethreatening 

events requiring blood 

transfusions, and Rangiora Vets keep 

canine blood in the clinic for such 

emergencies. 

Susie says they restock every four 

weeks so the need for donors is always 

there. 

Blood donor dogs are so important, 

many of the staff at RVC and some 

clients kindly volunteer their pets to 

help saveother pets lives. 

Susie says ablood donation is a 

simple process,however, it is 

something that can be quite intrusive. 

‘‘A dog that’s happy at the clinic and 

friendly is super important.’’ 

Donor animals have to pass atest 

before they are put on alist. 

‘‘They’ll get atour of the clinic on 

their first visit to make sure they’re 

happy in the environment, comfortable 

being handled and generally not 

stressed by being in astrange place,’’ 

she says. 

The actual donation takes about half 

an hour. The dog will haveavet's 

assessment to checkthey’re in good 

health that day, then they’re given a 

light sedation as they need to stay as 

still as possible during the blood draw. 

‘‘Once sleepy we lie them down on the 

table and take blood from the jugular in 

the neck. 

‘‘The area is clipped and cleaned up 

to make it sterile, then the needle is 

inserted to take the blood.’’ 

Susie says the aim is to take between 

400mls and 500mls. 

Once the dog is done they get some IV 

fluids to replace the volume of blood 

loss, then when awake and mobile they 

get abig tasty bowl of food. 

The RVC donors receive agoodie 

pack and their next vaccination free. 

Susie says the demand for blood for 

animal surgeries varies. 

‘‘Sometimes we need new blood every 

couple of weeks, other times it can be a 

while till we need some. It depends on 

what emergencies or hospital cases we 

have in.’’ 

Staff try to keep the clinic stocked 

with fresh blood. 

‘‘We need new donors every month. 

‘‘We try not to use the same donor 

more than acouple of times ayear and 

they have to wait at least three months 

between donations.’’ 

‘‘We’re always looking for more 

volunteers.’’ 

Susie says many owners don’t realise 

the clinic does transfusions for pets. 

‘‘They’re often quite surprised. 

‘‘Our hospital here is full of amazing 

doctors and nurses who do incredible 

things every day.’’ 

Nationally the NZ Companion Animal 

Blood Bank supplies blood and frozen 

plasma to vet clinics. 

But Susie says keeping blood on site 

is far more costeffective and handy for 

them. 

To find out more about blood donor 

dogs contact Rangiora Veterinary 

Centre. 

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Appealing cookie fundraiser 

ByJOHN COSGROVE AND GEOFF SLOAN 

Kiwi stars 

at Balcairn 

It’s cookie crunching time for agood 

cause. 

This year the annual RSA Poppy Appeal 

will look slightly different with the iconic 

poppies being sold alongside limited 

edition Cookie Time Cookies to assist in 

fundraising efforts. The brainchild of the 

Rangiora RSA Club, their partnership 

with the Cookie Time Bakery in 

Templeton, will see Cookie Time’sChewy 

Oat Cookie wrapped in aspecial RSA 

packaging. 

They will be sold by RSA’saround the 

country through their own venues, 

selected retailers and even on the streets 

on Poppy Day (April 19). 

Rangiora RSA Club presidentRoss 

Ditmer says Jane Sommerville, the 

Secretary Manager at the Rangiora RSA 

Club, came up with the idea after visiting 

similar RSL Clubs in Australia. 

‘‘I asked to her to develop it further.’’ 

Jane went to Cookie Timeand they were 

very enthusiastic about it. 

‘‘We were really thrilledthat they could 

see the merit in the idea and have come on 

board with us for this journey.’’ 

The first batch of 300,000 RSA 

commemorative cookies rolled off the 

production line at Cookie Time's factory in 

Templeton last Wednesday. The first 

cookies, wrapped in the special RSA 

packaging feature the Cookie Time 

Monster and the RSAs’ iconic Poppy. 

Special countertop boxes have been 

produced, and asticker featuringthe 

RSA’s Poppy is also available as part of the 

offering. 

Mr Ditmer says having the poppies in 

with the cookies means parents can pin on 

the poppy, while the children have 

something to snack on, along with asticker 

for them to wear as well. 

The RNZRSA’s annual Poppy Appeal is 

the longest running street appeal in New 

Anice bite ... .Rangiora RSA Club president Ross Ditmer and Cookie Time general 

manager Lincoln Booth try one of the first cookies off the production line. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Zealand, and is the main source of funding 

for the RSAs’ support to New Zealand’s 

veterans of military service and their 

whānau. 

The cookies will also be part of the snack 

offering on Air New Zealand flights during 

March andApril, and will be available at a 

national hotel chain. The Cookies are 

available for local RSAs to purchase and 

onsell to raise funds to support veterans 

living intheir local area. 

In addition, the RNZRSA (the National 

body) will receive two cents for each 

cookie sold. 

Fundsreceived by the RNZRSA will go 

in to the National Poppy Trust to support 

veterans across the country. 

The Cookie is being sold as an 

additional option for the RSAs’ 

fundraising,and does not replace the 

traditional Poppy which is given in return 

for adonation. 

Cookie Time general manager Lincoln 

Booth said with ANZAC day around the 

corner, they were happy to jump on board 

with the fundraiser. 

‘‘It's great two iconic organisations can 

partner up with this awesome initiative. 

We're delighted to be partnering up with 

the RSA and everything that they can 

actually achieve through their network 

and really proud to be part of Poppy Day 

appeal’’. 

And there's even apossibility the tasty 

treats could be available year round, 

helping raise funds for RSAs across the 

country. 

Watch the video on starnews.co.nz 

Three of New Zealand’s much loved 

entertainers, Suzanne Lynch, Elizabeth 

Braggins and Graham Wardrop have 

formed atrio and will perform in concert at 

the Balcairn Hall. 

Their show, on Saturday March 23, will 

feature threepart harmonies with backing 

by Elizabeth on piano and Graham on 

guitar, to showcase their extraordinary 

vocal skills and musicianship. 

All three performers are stars in their 

own right. Suzanne initially became famous 

performing with her sister Judy Hindman 

as The Chicks on the television pop music 

show C’Mon during the 1960s. She became 

asolo performer in 1969 and won 

Entertainer of the Year in 1970. 

During the ’70’s she moved to England 

and began working as asession musician 

for Cat Stevens, Neil Sedaka, Cleo Lane, 

Lulu, Olivia Newton John, Art Garfunkel 

and others. 

Back in New Zealand she is also a 

member of the popular trio of Kiwi divas, 

The Lady Killers, performing with Tina 

Cross and Jackie Clarke. 

Elizabeth is also ahighly accomplished 

singer and songwriter in New Zealand and 

overseas. 

Fans will be hoping she performs The 

Man ILove and Sugartown, which 

showcase her silky vocal skills so well, at 

the Balcairn Hall concert. 

Graham, who is one of New Zealand’s 

most highly regarded fingerstyle guitarists, 

has also performed extensively overseas, 

playing with Manhattan Transfer,Gerry 

and the Pacemakers, violinist Vanessa May 

and Slim Dusty. 

The Balcairn Hall concert starts at 

7.30pm. Tickets are $30, and are available 

online at balcairnhall.com, or cash only at 

Sally Mac’s, in Amberley, the Sefton 

Garage, or Stan’s 7Day Pharmacy in 

Rangiora. 

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Learner licence testing in Hurunui District 

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Aspiring drivers in the Hurunui can now 

get their learner licence without leaving 

the district. 

Anew initiative by the Hurunui District 

Council has seen the first batch of 

graduates get their licences in Culverden 

this month through the VTNZ portable 

theory testing service. 

Hurunui Council’s Safer Roads 

Facilitator Emma Featherysaid the 

opportunity will be offered to the wider 

community in April. 

The council, in partnership with 

Proactive Drive, has been running very 

successful Learner licence theory courses 

for about two years. 

‘‘These have been popular from the start 

and have helped many of our young 

people over that first hurdle to getting 

their licence. 

‘‘They’ve been so successful, last year 

we opened these to our migrant workers in 

Amuri. 

‘‘However, taking the next step of sitting 

for their theory test is still proving 

challenging for some,’’ Ms Feathery said. 

Living in arural district where there is 

no public transportmakes it difficult for 

young people to get into Rangiora to sit 

their test. 

‘‘For our migrant workers, if they’re 

working on farm 11 days on and three days 

off, or are living far from Rangiora, it’s that 

much harder. 

‘‘Now, thanks to this partnership with 

VTNZ, every time we hold the theory 

course, we will have VTNZ on site for 

people to sit their test.’’ 

For Ellenber Ociones (36) from Hanmer 

Springs, the service has given her the 

opportunity to take her first step to afull 

Drivers Licence. 

When Ociones walked into the 

Culverden fire station, she was one of 12 

people attending the Learner theory 

course. 

By the end of the evening, she was the 

Testing time ... Ellenber Ociones high fives Jade Waqairadovu at the Learner licence theory testing event in Culverden. 

proud owner of aLearner licence. 

‘‘Living in Hanmer Springs, going to 

work or to the supermarket, you need a 

car. 

‘‘As migrants, we are new to the area and 

we didn’t know where to start to begin 

getting alicence. 

‘‘The course was easy to understand and 

cleared up alot of questions we had,’’ Ms 

Ociones said. 

‘‘The mobile testing really helped us 

because it’s not easy to get transport to the 

testing centre in Rangiora. 

‘‘My colleagues and friends, we all went 

together after work and we were so happy 

to have all passed.’’ 

VTNZ Product Manager Ruth Stuart 

said the initiative fits in well with VTNZ’s 

new outreach programme. 

‘‘We’re making it easier for people to 

access Learner theory testing and licence 

renewals for our seniors. 

‘‘We understand it can be challenging to 

get to aVTNZbranch during office hours. 

‘‘It’s important to us that we make driver 

licensing more accessible to more people 

by removing these barriers.’’ 

Ms Feathery said she heard about the 

VTNZ portable theory testing unit through 

the Driving Change Network, and 

immediately saw the potential for 

Hurunui. 

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VTNZ has been incredibly 

accommodating to us, providing afterhours 

and weekend testing options. Its 

been fantastic. 

Feathery said VTNZ will be at Hurunui 

District Council on Saturday, April 20. 

Young people enrolled on the theory 

learning course will be tested in the 

morning, and the testing unit will be 

opened to the public from noon. 

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theory test or needing alicence 

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Around the electorate with 

STUART SMITH MP FOR KAIKOURA 

Govt’s100-day plan 

Last Friday marked the first 100 days of 

our government getting New Zealand 

back on track. 

As promised, we have delivered on all 

49 actions within it’s 100day plan, 

focused on initiatives to help rebuild the 

economy, ease the cost of living, restore 

law, and order, and deliver better health 

andeducation. 

New Zealanders voted not only for a 

change of government, but for achange 

of policies and achange of approach. 

The coalition Governmenthas started 

to deliver that change. While we have 

delivered dozens of changes already, 

we’re only getting started. 

We have refocusedthe Reserve Bank 

on reducing inflation, and kicked off 

work to reduce wasteful spending across 

the public sector. 

We have also cancelled fuel tax hikes 

for this term, repealed the Ute Tax, 

stopped work on Labours Jobs Tax, and 

cancelled the extra fuel tax Aucklanders 

pay from later this year. 

We have reintroduced 90day trials for 

all businesses, giving businesses the 

confidence to take achance on new 

employees, and we have stopped the 

blanket speed limit reductions that were 

slowing Kiwis down. 

We repealed the divisive Three 

Waters legislation and we’re delivering 

on our commitment to restore local 

council ownership and control of water 

assets. 

We have also started our work to 

double the production of renewable 

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In our first 100 days, we have scrapped 

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KAIKŌURA VIEWS 

MAYOR CRAIG MACKLE 

Great job outcomes 

forKaikoura youths 

The last cruise ship has come through 

for the season. 

It has been an awesome season with 

16 outofthe 17 ships scheduled for 

Kaikōura landing. 

Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs has seen 

some great outcomes so far, and on the 

way to achieving 38 sustainable jobs for 

youth in Kaikoura. 

If we have any youth moving into, or 

looking for work, please make contact 

so we can help with resources or 

funding. 

Sea Week has been great this year 

with loads of fun activities and events 

happening. 

Ihad acool time attending the quiz 

night which was verywell organised by 

Soraya Brown from Sports Tasman. 

Therewerelots of well thought out 

Kaikōurabased questions that not only 

taught some of us athing or two, but also 

had some great reminiscence value. 

I've really enjoyed Sea Week this year 

and look forward to the next one! 

Rowing For Life is currently on with a 

team of rowers from all over New 

Zealand coastal rowing from Stewart 

Island to Cape Reinga on the east coast, 

while raising funds for Child Cancer 

Foundation, Starship Children's 

Hospital, SurfLifesaving NZ, NZ Lions 

Clubs Skin Cancer Screening Trust from 

February 10 until July. 

The SeawardLions and Lions Club of 

Kaikōura have been coordinating a 

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8:08am 

8:35pm 

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Best 

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9:02am 

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Rise 4:29pm Set12:44am 

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E 

Craig Mackle 

drop in at Gooches Beach. 

This will happen around noon this 

coming Saturday. 

It would be great to have agood crew 

of us there to give them some 

encouragement and support. 

There will be asausage sizzle and a 

few other fun things happening. 

The town is still pumping even though 

we are coming to the end of summer. 

Ihavebeen quite floored by the 

number of people Isee still using the 

new Link Pathway. 

Overall, it has been agreat summer . 

Legislation fast-tracking consentsisunder the spotlight 

By DAVIDHILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

North Canterbury’s councils are not 

expecting too many fishhooksfrom new 

consenting legislation. 

But Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu is 

concerned the Government’s Fasttrack 

Approvals Bill could underminetreaty 

settlements. 

In the latest amendmenttothe 

Resource Management Act (RMA), 

developers of large infrastructure projects 

will be able to apply to the Governmentfor 

afasttracked consent, bypassing the 

normal council consenting process. Under 

the proposed legislation, an expert panel 

will be appointed to give 

recommendations —but ministerswill 

make the final decision. 

It remains unclear what projects will be 

included, HurunuiDistrict Council chief 

executive Hamish Dobbie said. 

‘‘I think if it succeeds in unclogging the 

process itcould be auseful addition. It 

also seems to have focus on very large 

scale infrastructure, beyondthe scale of 

what we would expect to see here. But 

until the Government announces the 

projects italready knows about, we won’t 

know what its thinking is.’’ 

Kaikōura District Council strategy, 

policy and district plan manager Matt 

Hoggard said the legislation could make it 

easier for projects of importance in the 

district to get off the ground. 

‘‘We are aware of the importance of 

improving and maintaining relationships 

with iwi and our community and the need 

to balance speed with community 

involvement.’’ 

WaimakaririDistrict Council planning, 

regulationand environment general 

manager Kelly LaValley said the Bill 

could be beneficial for new infrastructure 

projects. ‘‘We want to ensurethere is the 

right balance between efficiency, public 

involvement and achieving desired 

outcomes for the community and our 

environment.’’ 

Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu 

KaiwhakahaereJustin Tipa said the 

legislationcould give ministers the ability 

to grant consents for projects which were 

inconsistent with the iwi’s Treaty of 

Waitangi settlements. Twothirds of the 

conservation estate is situated within our 

NgāiTahu takiwā,soweare concerned 

the new consenting regime will lead to 

impacts on this whenua, including through 

the fast tracking of conservation 

concessions.’’ 

Mr Tipa said NgāiTahu is supportive of 

enabling positive development within the 

takiwā,provided it upheld the NgāiTahu, 

fisheries and aquaculturesettlements and 

ensured ‘‘the health of te taiao (natural 

environment) is prioritised’’. He said the 

Rūnanga will review the Bill before 

raising its concerns with the Government. 

LDR is local body journalism cofunded 

by RNZ and NZ On Air. 

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Gore Bay 9:27pm 2.6 3:10pm 0.4 10:24pm 2.5 4:07pm 0.4 11:22pm 2.4 5:04pm 0.5 


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One of the highlights of the first Mt 

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Waipara shearer Sam Thomson says 

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There was standing room only in the 

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The part time bee keeper says she 

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‘‘My family back home in Norway think 

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shearer, it’s not awell known profession 

there but I’m having so much fun working 

for Angus Moore.’’ 

Gore bay camper Izy Van Hout says she 

loved bringing her family to the show as it 

was agood country show more focused on 

the community than the bigger ones closer 

to Christchurch. 

Cheviot A&P AssociationShow co 

Presidents Emma and Chris Mulcock were 

impressed with support and generosity of 

the Cheviot community. 

Chris says ahighlight for the couple was 

how the community embraced the theme 

of ‘Grow Cheviot’, with their entries and 

exhibits. 

‘‘This was shown by the Little Oaks 

Cheviot and The Treehut preschools 

jointly winning the Exhibit of the Year 

Award. Amention also has to go to the staff 

of Scottfresh who performed atraditional 

Vanuatuan dance in the entertainment 

area.’’ 

Emma says she too was impressed with 

Fine cut ... Norwegian shearer Emilia 

Meling in action at the Cheviot A&P Show. 


the Vanuatuan dancers cultural display as 

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Chris says the Cheviot community was 

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away. 

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excellent crowd of locals and visitors 

attending. 

‘‘There was alot of work done by many 

people leading up to and on the day, but 

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treasurer Lorraine Gardner and past 

presidents Lynda and Phil Dickson.’’ 

Plans are already in place for the 2025 

show, but the show committee is still on 

the lookout for people for the role of 

president and vicepresident. 

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The blisters will heal, the loss of sleep 

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weekend’ssuccessful event. 

‘‘The weather was really great, it 

helped us host between seven thousand 

to 10,000 people on the day.’’ 

He says many stayed for the wide 

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‘‘I loved watching the performances by 

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He says anotherhighlight was watching 

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children to run into and play under. 

‘‘The traffic was handled magnificently 

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‘‘The demand for parking meant we 

had to open up two new paddocks which 

we have never done before.’’ 

Regan says the various stalls, food 

centres, drinks and ice cream vendors, 

white elephant sale, auctions and raffles 

were all very busy, and the blisters he 

earnedonhis feet rushing about between 

them were well deserved. 

‘‘I’ve lost alot of sleep over the days 

leading up to this great show so I’m 

hoping for arest this week, but we are 

already planning for next year’s fair.’’ 

Paul Andrew, of Mandeville, spotted an 

upright piano for sale for just $20 at the 

White Elephant stall. 

‘‘As soon as Isat there at the keyboard 

someone asked if Icould play Queens’ 

Playing for Freddie ... Paul Andrew, of 

Mandeville, amazed onlookers when he 

successfully played Queen’s Bohemian 

Rhapsody for the crowd on this upright 

piano for sale at the Swannanoa Fair white 

elephant stall. 


Bohemian Rhapsody, so Idid,’’ he says. 

The musical interlude in the shopping 

attracted many spectators including Mel 

Ellen, of Rangiora, who says the fair was 

awesome and there were many bargains 

to be had. 

Lee Williams, of Swannanoa, says the 

fair was agreat community event as 

everyone puts in agreat effort to make it 

so special. 

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Weekendoffun filled activities in Waimak 

On the way ... The 10km walkers get under way early on Sunday morning for the annual 

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Striding ahead ... The leading pack of runners in the 10km fun run along the Kaiapoi River 

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In the sun ... The 10km walkers begin their lap of the Kaiapoi circuit along the river banks. 

Go! ... Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey sets the 10km runners off at Murphy Park. 

Artful masterpiece ... Tom and James(3) 

Taljaard of Kaiapoi, paint hay bales at the 

Pāmu Eyrewell Dairy Unit as part of national 

Open Farms Day. 

Gumboots away ... Candice Houghton 

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Ahelping hand ... Swannanoa school pupil 

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Sunday’s Swannanoa Fair. 

Almost ... Vertical bungee contestant Heidi 

Bergmans (6) of Swannanoa, narrowly 

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My turn ... Khloe Williams (1) drives with her dad Lee Williams 

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More please ... Keeping the tomato sauce 

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Pottery provides an outlet 


Rangiora ceramicist Amy Michaels 

is holding Rangiorabased pottery 

classes for neuro diverse children 

and teens. 

She became aware of the need to 

provide acreative outlet for them 

after her son Jack was diagnosed 

with autism and anxiety. 

‘‘There are so many kids in 

North Canterbury with ASD 

(Autism Spectrum Disorder), 

anxiety and other neuro 

diversities,’’ she says. 

The classes, which are only 

available to Waimakariri residents 

aged from seven to 18 yearsold, 

began on Friday last week. 

They are being held at the 

Dudley Park pavilion in Rangiora 

and will run for six weeks, with a 

week off for Easter. 

The aim is to provide 

participants and their carers timeout 

and achance to roll up their 

sleeves and immerse their hands 

in clay. 

‘‘Working with clay provides 

sensory stimulation, refines motor 

skills and is relaxing and 

calming,’’ Amy says. 

‘‘Life is exhausting for kids and 

their carers. 

‘‘Providing acreative outlet has 

many physical and mental 

benefits. 

‘‘I want to give the children and 

their carers achance to breathe, to 

relax for awhile. Pottery allows 

you to escape the worries of life 

and shift your focus towards what 

you are creating.’’ 

Classes cost $20 per session, with 

amaximum of three sessions per 

child, to allow as many 

Clay play ... James McAllister, aged eight of Cust, taking part in pottery 

classes being run by Rangiora ceramicist Amy Michaels at the Dudley Park 

pavilion in Rangiora last Friday. 

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participants as possible at the 

price. The sessions are made 

possible by aWaimakariri 

Creative Communities scheme 

funding grant. 

Although the classes are only 

running for six weeks, Amy is 

hoping to secure more funding to 

enable it to continue. 

Each session runs for one hour 

and 15 minutes, which includes 

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diverse child or teen and their 

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Available sessions are Friday 

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Concentration ... Noah Gillespie, 

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his pottery creation. 

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New art exhibition 

carries awarning 


Anew art exhibition where 

‘‘fascination and repulsion 

sit uncomfortably 

together’’ is being 

promoted with acontent 

warning. 

The warning for 

Springfield artist Stephen 

Clarke’s Shades of Death 

exhibition at the Oxford 

Gallery toi oWaimakariri 

says: ‘‘The artworks in this 

exhibition may upset, awe, 

illuminate, confound or 

challenge people. 

The artist explores tough 

themes of refugee 

imprisonment, suicide, 

death, dread, and fear 

alongside opposing 

themes.’’ 

The warning is being 

made to guide the public 

about the exhibition’s 

content so they can make 

an informed decision on 

whether they want to see it. 

It also cautions adults 

not to take their children to 

the exhibition without first 

seeing it themselves, and 

provides information on 

where people suffering 

from depression or anxiety 

can get help. 

Gallery staff describe 

Clarke’s sculptural 

explorations in the 

exhibition as ‘‘a nightmare, 

inside of anightmare, 

inside of anightmare’’ 

His metal fabrications 

depict phantom skeletal 

boats and figures made 

from upcycled objects 

‘‘that are both ghastly and 

intimately familiar’’, they 

say. 

Clarke doesn’t pull any 

punches through his 

creative vision. 

Transformed into threedimension, 

these exhibits 

confront the viewer with 

refugee imprisonment and 

detention atrocities of 

Manus and Christmas 

Islands. 

‘‘It sounds gruesome but 

is quite amazing,’’ gallery 

curator Areta Wilkinson 

says. 

‘‘A boat is constructed 

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are made from corrugated 

cardboard and wire,’’ she 

says. 

‘`But the ideas behind it 

are seriously 

contemplative, and based 

on actual events.’’ 

The decision to hold the 

exhibition was made 

because at Oxford Gallery 

‘‘we don't want to shy away 

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want to both share diverse 

artist perspectives and 

care for our visitors’’, Areta 

says. The Shades of Death 

exhibition closes at the 

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An Autumn ramble 

An Autumn ramble through the 

gardens of six of Oxford’s homes and 

cottages, will help senior Oxford Area 

School students fund raise for a 

cultural exchange trip to western 

Japan. 

Convener of the Historic Homes and 

Gardens of Oxford, Rebecca Griffiths, 

says visiting the gardens will be avery 

interesting ramble through some very 

private gardens in the Oxford district 

on Sunday April 7from 10am to 4pm. 

‘‘Autumn will have arrived and there 

will be much to see which is usually 

hidden out of view of passersbys.’’ 

She says she came up with the idea to 

help her son fund raise for the school 

trip coming up soon. 

‘‘The lovely ownersofthe six 

properties have kindly opened their 

gates to allow people in to experience 

their amazing gardens. 

‘‘It will be awonderful day rambling 

around in among the autumn leaves, 

looking through some beautiful local 

gardens.’’ 

She says one site is acottage that’s 

120 yearsold, another has aold farm 

stable with partofaneven older 

woolshed nearby, while one has a 

beautifully maturetree with a1950’s 

art deco family farminaparklike 

setting. 

Rebecca says it should on average 

take viewers between four and five 

hourstovisit and discover the homes 

and cottages and their gardens. 

‘‘They are either within Oxford or 

nearby.‘‘ 

Blogger ‘The crazy gardener NZ’ 

Lorna Price says that given that very 

little has happened in the gardens 

thereatOaktree cottage since last 

year, it's both aterrifying prospect and 

areally exciting one for her. 

The OAS students trip to their sister 

school in the spa city of Hamasaka, 

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Hyōgo, Japan, is the first since COVID 

forced ahalt to interschool 

exchanges. 

It is something Mrs Griffiths has 

experienced herself as she was a 

student on the first one held back in 

1996. 

‘‘It is agreat place to visit and Iknow 

my son and his nine colleges (all Year 

12 and 13 students) will have great 

time.’’ 

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Achange of seasons 

Aretired horticulturist and regular guest speaker at Canterbury 

Horticultural Society meetings, Michael Coulter, gives his 

Monthly Tips &Tasks in the latest Canterbury Horticulture Society 

newsletter. 

March signals the start of the change of 

seasons from Summer to Autumn. 

As the days become shorter, plant 

growth slows down, and the tasks around 

the garden turn towards preparing for 

the Winter ahead. 

Watering is needed as we are still in 

need of rain to keep up good soil 

moisture for growth, and the maturing of 

fruit and vegetables. 

Pip fruits will be ready for harvesting 

this month, as will the last of the stone 

fruit. 

The right time to pick apples is a 

question that Ioften get asked. 

What Idoisnote when Ipicked the 

fruit last year, then cut afruit in half and 

look at the pips inside. 

If they are brown, then Iwill pick 

them. 

Remember that pip fruit will continue 

to ripen after they are picked, so if you 

are going to store them, it is better to 

pick them just before they are fully ripe. 

Many of the pests and diseases of our 

plants are most prevalent now, so a 

timely treatment after fruit is picked 

will help to reduce any carryover of 

these problems to the next season. 

Citrus plants can have their last feed of 

the season; this will help the developing 

fruit. 

Also, look for signs of scale and 

whitefly, which cause the black mould 

on the leaves, and treat with conquer oil 

or an insecticide. 

The flower garden will still be in full 

bloom with Summer flowers. Keep dead 

heading as the Autumn plants gradually 

take over. 

Spring bulbs are available in retail 

outlets and mail order; only buy those 

that are firm and healthy and plant from 

now on. 

The bulbs that Ilifted and stored have 

been sorted out and cleaned up. 

Ikept only the very best for planting. 

Some have been planted into pots to 

flower early in the greenhouse, 

providing colour in the Winter. 

The rest will be planted into pots and 

placed around the terrace and the front 

Summer to autumn ... March signals the 

change in seasons in aNorth Canterbury 

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door for aSpring display. 

The perennial primulas that Idivided 

up last month are growing well and will 

be ready for planting in April. 

The Dahlias that Igrew in pots have 

been great, putting on afantastic show. 

Only now are they showing signs of 

mildew, which Iwill treat when Ispray 

my show Chrysanthemums, which are 

just forming flower buds now. 

This month is the harvest time for 

much of our fruit and vegetable crops, 

giving us the opportunity to judge our 

success and decide what we could do 

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Supportingmums and babies in Hurunui 

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Hurunui district is the realisation of a 

dream for aKaikōura social services 

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Rotherham, Culverden and Cheviot, and 

in Ward, south Marlborough. 

‘‘It was the dream of our founder 

Miriama Kahu and it has always been a 

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Since then the Kahu Taurima team has 

grown from two to six staff and is 

advertising for nurses to meet agrowing 

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‘‘It has been steadily growing since 

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‘‘Ithas been so heartening and for 

many of themwho have lived in the area 

for along time and have older children, 

this is the first time they have had a 

choice.’’ 

She said the agency did not see itself as 

competing against other service 

providers such as Plunket, but it was 

about offering whānau achoice. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black, aformer 

Plunket nurse, said she is impressed 

with the new service. 

‘‘Every time Ihear of how the service is 

going, it feels likeitisreally driven by 

their heart for the job and aheart for the 

people and when you’ve got that 

everything else will fall into place. 

Te TaioMarokura’smain office is 

maraebased at Takahanga Marae, while 

clinical and support services are 

delivered from ahouse environment in 

Westend, Kaikōura. 

The agency is looking for ahouse in the 

Hurunui district as abase to support the 

growing service, Mrs Kahu says. Having a 

house environment ‘‘creates a 

comfortable atmosphere and it is a 

relaxing environment to have education 

sessions, clinics and drop ins’’. Te Tai o 

Marokura has had Whānau Ora 

navigators in the Hurunui district for 

five years, which supported the Covid 

response in localschools. 

The agency also offers mental health, 

and drug and alcohol services, and 

supports cancer screening services for 

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Stadium request 

By DAVID HILL, 


Waimakariri’s council boss is not 

amused with abelated request to 

contribute to the runningcosts of 

Christchurch’s new stadium. 

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has 

formally written to his Waimakariri and 

Selwyn counterparts and to 

Environment Canterbury chairperson 

Peter Scott asking the three councils to 

ask if they would be willingtocontribute 

to the operating costs of Te Kaha, 

Christchurch Stadium. 

Waimakariri District Council chief 

executive Jeff Millward said the council 

would considerthe matter in the coming 

weeks. 

But any contribution would be subject 

to full consultation with ratepayers. 

‘‘It has missed our consultation for the 

Long Term Plan,’’ Mr Millward said. 

‘‘From the designs,itlooks like a 

fantastic facility, but we were never 

consultedand we haven’t been included 

in coming up with the design features.’’ 

There had been no consultation with 

neighbouring councils even though the 

councils actively participated in the 

Greater Christchurch Partnership and 

the Canterbury Mayoral Forum. 

The council’s draft 2024/34 Long Term 

Plan has already been adopted and is 

due to be released for consultation on 

Friday, March 15. 

No funding has been set aside for Te 

Kaha and it would need to be considered 

as part of the 2025/26 annual plan 

consultation process, Mr Millward said. 

It was unclear whether ratepayers 

would be asked for afixed charge, or 

whether it would be based on distance or 

on capital value. 

‘‘We can’t go out to the community 

until we understand what that looks 

like,’’ Mr Millward said. 

He acknowledged Waimakariri 

ratepayers contributed to the 

Canterbury Museum, but that was 

subject to Government legislation, so 

any stadium contribution would likely 

be voluntary. 

In the letter, Mr Mauger acknowledged 

the Christchurch City Council had 

decided to build the stadium and would 

fund its construction. 

But he stressed the stadium would 

provide benefits to the wider region. 

A2019 report suggested Te Kaha’s 

operating costs were likely to exceed its 

income by $4.2 million ayear, which 

would cost Christchurch ratepayers an 

average of $144 ayear without outside 

support. 

But Mr Millward said Waimakariri 

ratepayers already paid an average of 

$100 ayear more in rates than 

Christchurch ratepayers. 

He said the Waimakariri District 

Council had completed its rebuild after 

the earthquakes and was still paying off 

its earthquake loan. 

Waimakariri has amuch smaller 

ratepayer base than Christchurch and 

has regional facilities of its own, 

including MainPower Stadium and 

MainPower Oval. 

‘‘We also need to consider what our 

rates are in relation to Christchurch’s 

rates and we would need to put all of 

these things to our ratepayers to 

consider,’’ Mr Millward said. 


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TAXATION 


Donations —the gift that keeps giving 

By STEPHEN MCFARLANE 

The dollar that keeps giving. It’s a 

great concept. 

We should focus first on our own 

financial situation —that we can 

feed and house ourselves. 

But we might then consider how to 

supportothersinthe community, 

perhaps through donations while we 

are alive, or abequest in our will. 

Community foundations are an 

option. Locally, that’s the Aoraki 

Foundation. 

Apoint of difference for 

community foundations is the ability 

to donate to them and the funds will 

stay local. 

My donation might be to one of its 

established funds, such as health, 

Age Concern or the general impact 

fund. 

If Ichoose to donate alarger sum, I 

can create my own endowment fund, 

perhaps to benefit disadvantaged 

children to play sports, provide 

maintenance dollars to community 

facilities, or benefit my favourite 

charities. 

My donation is invested. Income is 

distributed, but the capital is 

maintained, thus allowing ongoing 

distributions. 

My gift will still be distributing in 

100 years. Indeed, there will be a 

point in time where the funds 

distributed will match, and then 

exceed, the original donation. That 

feels very impactful. 

The foundation model also works 

well for existing nonprofits with 

funds on hand, but not the investment 

expertise to manage them. By 

creating afund within acommunity 

foundation, they can continue to have 

input into distributions, while 

delegating the investment and 

administration. As such these funds 

are called donor advised; in that they 

are acollaboration. Additional funds 

can be donated by the community, to 

grow the fund further. 

The good news is that the New 

Zealand tax system supports and 

encourages donations by providing a 

tax credit of 33.33% of the amount 

donated, if it’s to an approved 

organisation (noting you can only 

claim up to the amount of your 

taxable income during the tax year). 

The IRD maintains alist of which 

organisations qualify. The Aoraki 

Foundation, as an example, is on that 

list. 

Donating $100 qualifies for a$33.33 

tax credit, meaning my donation has 

only cost me $66.67. 

Ican maximise the outcome by then 

donating my $33.33 credit as well. I 

claim anew credit and so on. 

How do you claim your credit? The 

IRD has the details on its website and 

tries to make it as easy as possible. 

If you have amyIR account then 

you submit your receipts and the IRD 

will do the rest. For those who 

haven’t yet caught up on the 

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IR526, which you attach your 

receipts to and mail to them. 

Online providers such as 

Supergenerous are another option. 

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you, including the ability to regift 

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your tax credit. 

Ican make direct donations, but 

the New Zealand tax system also 

supports payroll giving —donations 

directly from our pay. 

For every dollar donated, the 33.33 

cent tax credit reduces the amount of 

PAYE paid. Supergenerous suggests 

there is $1 billion dollars of 

donations waiting to be claimed. 

Even if the real number is a 

fraction of that, the potential for tax 

credits to be claimed and regifted to 

community organisations is 

significant. If you have missed filing 

claims for donations, the IRD allows 

you to go back up to four years. You 

have to wait until the end of atax 

year (March 31) to claim your tax 

credit for the prior 12 months. If you 

have any current donations in mind, 

making them before March 31, 2024 is 

agood idea. 

Stephen McFarlane can be found 

at Timaru financial planning firm 

Central Wealth Ltd. The opinions 

expressed are his own. (From Allied 

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Councils have welcomed the 

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The comments come following 

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funding levers to meet the growing 

needs of communities. 

Councils' share of overall tax 

revenue has remained at 2percent 

of GDP for the last 50 years, despite 

‘‘everincreasing responsibilities’’, 

says LGNZs President Sam 

Broughton. 

‘‘That is not sustainable.’’ 

‘‘Councils acknowledge the need 

for more housing in New Zealand, 

and we play an important role in 

delivering the critical 

infrastructure that supports those 

new homes,’’ he says. 

‘‘Currently housing growth just 

adds cost to councils. 

‘‘New tools like GST sharing on 

new builds would incentivise 

councils to provide much needed 

housing capacity.’’ 

Mr Broughton says continuing to 

rely so heavily on household and 

business rates is not asustainable 

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financing challenges. 

‘‘Sharing of GST on new builds 

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Milking fun ... Pāmu’s Eyrewell Dairy Unit manager Mahraaz Hussein explains the milking 

machinery to Farhana Islam (left) and Mohammad Mehedi Hasan, holding his daughter 

Fahreta (2),when the family visited the farm as part of the national Open Farms day held 

on Sunday around the country. 


Life on the farm on 

show to urban visitors 


Sunday was national Open Farms day 

and in North Canterburyover 150 

people from the moreurban parts of 

Christchurch came out to visit the 

Pāmu Eyrewell DairyUnit. 

Farm Manager Mahraaz Hussein 

said his farmteam and volunteers 

from other nearby Pāmu farms 

enjoyed showing people around their 

operation there. 

“It was really cool to see adiverse 

bunch of people come to see us, and 

especially heaps of kids who were 

really curious, especially about 

milking the cows. 

“The kids had some great questions 

and everyone was keen to get atrailer 

ride on the farm, get to see the milking 

shed in action, and some even found 

the CanterburyGrass Skink in our 

habitat restoration paddock.” 

Eyrewell Dairy Unit is adairyfarm 

owned by Pāmu (Landcorp Farming 

Limited). 

They milk over 600 cows and also 

raise dairy beef cattle. 

Mr Hussein says they looked forward 

to showing families wheretheir milk 

comes from. 

Eyrewell is also home to the rare 

CanterburyGrass Skink and Pāmu 

have a2.5ha paddock dedicated to 

restoring their habitat that visitors 

were able to go into. 

Pāmu Community Engagement 

Manager Terri Anderson says this was 

the first time Pāmu had taken part in 

the national programme reconnecting 

Kiwis with their land, food and 

farmers. 

She says their team were proud of 

how they look after the farm and their 

animals and it’s great to show people 

who might not get achance to get on 

farm normally, and help them to get a 

better understanding of what they do 

here.” 

Kaiapoi Food Farm and the Food 

Forest were the other two sites who 

opened their farm gates in North 

Canterbury. 

One of the visitors Mohammad 

Mehedi Hasan, with his wife Farhana 

Islam (left) and daughter Fahreta (2) 

were impressed by the operations on 

the farm as they got to meet the 

animals, take ahosted farm tour and 

tractortrailer rides, take part in 

farming games and watch the milking 

demonstration. 

Farhana Islam says the couple had 

relatives who ran dairy farms back in 

Bangladesh and this modern dairy 

operation was at another level. 

Golfing excellence 


Amelia Garvey, amember of the 

Kaiapoi Golf Club, has become the first 

professional golfer to score an eagle, 

albatross, and aholeinone in asingle 

round. 

The groundbreaking round which set 

anew benchmark in golfing excellence 

was recorded at the NXXT Women’s 

Championship at Royal St. Cloud Golf 

Links in Florida earlier this month. 

Scoring this remarkable trio of rare 

golfing feats has defied astronomical 

odds and accomplished what no other 

professional golfer, male or female, 

has achieved, says the NXXT Golf chief 

executive Stuart McKinnon. 

Amelia’s achievement underscored 

her exceptional skill and perseverance 

and served as ahistoric milestone, not 

only for her but for the NXXT Women’s 

Pro Tour, showcasing the platform's 

capacity to host performances that 

redefine the sport, Mr McKinnon says. 

The NXXT Women’s Pro Tour is 

Board proposed 



Acommunity board is being proposed for 

Hurunui’s south ward, including 

Amberley. 

The Hurunui District Council accepted 

aproposal to create aSouthWard 

Community Board as part of its 

representation review at ameeting on 

Tuesday. 

It will now go out for public 

consultation on Monday, March 25. 

The concept of aSouth Ward 

Community Board received unanimous 

support, but the late addition of splitting 

the south ward into two subdivisions 

created division and was supported by 

six councillors, with five opposed. 

Governance team leader Michelle 

Stanley proposed community board 

membership comprising two members 

from the Amberley subdivision and 

three from the Kowai subdivision (the 

rest of the ward), as well as four 

councillors. 

If successful, the community board 

would replace the existing south ward 

community committee, which comprises 

local appointees, for the 2025 and 2028 

local government elections. 

Councillor Pauline White, who 

represents the south ward, said she 

initially opposed the idea of acommunity 

board, but later changed her mind. 

‘‘One of my initial fears was it could 

disempower the different voices we get at 

the community committee, but having the 

dedicated to fostering the growth of 

women’s golf, providing competitive 

opportunities for emerging talents and 

seasoned professionals alike. 

Amelia, who is now based in the 

United States, was born in England, 

and moved to Christchurch with her 

family when she was five. 

She joined the Kaiapoi Golf Club a 

year later, the achievement was 

beyond her wildest dreams. 

``I hope to make it into the history 

books for other things, but Idefinitely 

won’t forget this day,’’ she said. 

The Kaiapoi Golf Club captain Sean 

Regan says members are very proud of 

Amelia’s latest achievement, playing at 

the elite level of world golf. 

‘‘She will always be remembered as 

the promising young girl who turned 

up and joined our junior coaching 

classes. 

‘‘She was mentored as she rose 

through the provincial and national 

grades by aLife Member of the club, 

Tom Whitaker.’’ 

subdivisions will help to overcome that. 

‘‘If we put this out to our constituents 

they will submit and tell us whether this 

is the right thing.’’ 

Councillors Vanessa McPherson and 

Gary Jackson, who both serve the south 

ward, said they could not support 

splitting the ward. 

Cr Jackson said the south ward was 

‘‘one community’’ and adding the subdivisions 

was ‘‘an added complication 

which will confuse people’’. 

Cr McPherson said having the subdivisions 

would be ‘‘too limiting’’. 

The Hurunui district already has one 

community board at Hanmer Springs and 

Cr Tom Davies, who lives in the village, 

said it worked well. 

‘‘We all have slightly different interests 

and there is very strong debate at the 

meetings and outside of meetings. 

‘‘In asmall community differences 

tend to disappear and you come to a 

decision of what is best for the village.’’ 

Council staff estimated aSouth Ward 

Community Board would cost ratepayers 

around $50,000 ayear, or around $25 per 

south ward ratepayer. 

Councillors backed retaining the status 

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New deckonGorge Bridge to start in April 


The longawaited replacement of the Waimakariri 

Gorge Bridge decking is one step closer following 

Fulton Hogan being awarded the tender. 

Engineers from the company wereonsite last week 

getting acloseup look at the composition of the 

decking from underneath. 

They climbed down into an enclosed area (walkway) 

underneath the bridge to take core samples. 

Meanwhile the new decking has been ordered and is 

due for delivery later this month. Construction is 

scheduled to begin in early April. 

The Waimakariri District Council has advised in 

order to allow construction to take placesafely and 

efficiently, the works will be delivered under afull 

road closure throughout the night between 7.30pm and 

4.30am. 

Afull programme, including details of traffic 

management and timings, will be shared later in the 

month to allow motorists to consider travel times and 

alternative travel routes while the work is being 

undertaken. 

The deck replacement forms partofthe longterm 

upgrade of the bridge, whichisjointly owned by 

Waimakariri and SelwynDistrict Councils. 

Over recent years, shortterm maintenancehas been 

required to maintainthe bridge in ausable condition, 

until design and the replacement of the deckand 

adjoining barriers could be undertaken. 

While Selwyn District Council is responsible for the 

daytoday management of maintenanceonthe bridge 

and is the lead agency for the replacement works, both 

councils have worked together to assess the existing 

structure, determine the requirements for the deck 

replacement, and evaluate tenders. 

The deck replacementdesign was completed in late 

2023, and the tendering process started before 

Christmas. Tender submissions closed in late January, 

with five tenders received. 

Both councils are looking forward to working with 

Fulton Hogan Ltd to successfully deliver this project 

for their communities. 

Waimakariri District Council staff said they 

appreciate the continued patiencefrom the public and 

will continue to keep them updated through social 

media as planning for the construction progresses. 

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Kaiapoi gardens under the spotlight 

25 

Jane Hughes’ garden won two awards in 

this year’s annual Kaiapoi Garden 

Competition. 

She was awarded the Premier Garden 

Award, and the View from the Street 

Award. 

Mandy and Paul Grenier, also won two 

awards. Their garden was judged Best 

Vegetable Garden. Their second win, for 

the Ray White House and Garden 

Award, was shared with Ezra Schofield. 

The annual competition is held by All 

Together Kaiapoi (ATK), but will now be 

run by the Kaiapoi Garden Club after 

ATK announced earlier this year it was 

disbanding. 

ATK chairwoman Jackie Watson said 

Linda Dunbar, ‘‘our fabulous coordinator’’, 

was keen to seek fulltime 

employment. 

‘‘As she has been absolutely 

instrumental in running our events, the 

charitable trust has decided to call it 

quits.’’ 

The group’s initial aim was to bring 

back some colour and vibrancy into an 

earthquake damaged town and 

community, she says. 

‘‘We have decided that as Kaiapoi is 

booming again, we think our work is 

done and that the community can now 

stand on its own feet. 

‘‘We will miss the fun and 

camaraderie of working together for our 

community, but all good things have a 

life and it is time for achange.’’ 

The garden competition attracted 19 

entries and was judged on Friday, 

January 26 by Joan Whillans and Helen 

Award winner ... Jane Hughes' winning garden for `Premier Garden' and `View from the Street', in the recent Kaiapoi Garden 

Competition run by All Together Kaiapoi. 

PHOTO: CHRISTINE WATTON 

Roberts, who said the high quality of 

gardens gave them avery tough job 

choosing the winners, as ‘‘they were all 

winners in our eyes’’. 

Results: 

Walk Around: Max Pahl &Marg 

Kelsey. 

Garden Under 3Years: Helen Gordon. 

Sustainability: Kaiapoi Community 

Garden. 

Townhouse: Bill Waldron. 

Commercial: John Rhind Funeral 

Directors. 

Community Pride: Kaiapoi Club. 

View from the Street: Jane Hughes. 

Best Vegetable Garden: Mandy &Paul 

Grenier. 

Ray White House &Garden: Shared 

between Mandy &Paul Grenier and 

Ezra Schofield. 

Premier Garden: Jane Hughes. 

The recipe to harness the power of people 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Harnessing the power of people, a 

team, supporters and volunteers is 

the vital step to creating thriving 

groups and events, says community 

organiser and author Margot 

Korhonen. 

Margot says there is asecret recipe 

to building communities that people 

love living in. 

Drawing on her 20 years’ 

experience initiating and running 

community groups, and events in 

New Zealand and Australia, Margot 

shares the secrets of her success in 

her new book, Creating Connected 

Communities. 

‘‘ Ihave just loved the community 

groups, events and activities I’ve 

been involved in. 

‘‘I have learned what it takes to 

turnanawesome idea into an 

exciting successful reality. 

‘‘Now Iwant to share my insights 

and offer individuals, and teams’ 

information and tips to start projects, 

create groups or run events that are 

fun and productive,’’ Margot says. 

Her book is written in arelaxed, 

conversational style, for people of all 

ages and experience. 

It is arranged in five sections, and 

offers apractical guidebook covering 

all essential topics, such as planning 

and preparation, building ateam, 

managing money, marketing and 

getting the actual work done. 

There is also aseries of worksheets 

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each stage in the process, which are 

available as afree download from 

Margot’s website. 

‘‘It’s all about harnessing the 

power of people; your team, 

supporters, and volunteers. 

‘‘Building atribe of dedicated 

followers and creating engaged 

❛Building atribe of dedicated 

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your community is the vital 

step to creating thriving 

groups and events.❜ 

connections with your community is 

the vital step to creating thriving 

groups and events.’’ 

Margot’s book also has practical 

advice for existing groups who may 

be experiencing issues such as the 

project getting off track, losing 

momentum, having no money, and 

dealing with difficult people. 

These tricky topics are written in a 

kind and understanding way to 

ensure people find solutions and get 

back on the track to success. 

‘‘I want to share what I’ve learnt 

through my experiences starting 

projects, within groups and 

organising events, large and small,’’ 

she says. 

‘‘I really hope this book provides 

inspiration for so many. It could help 

sports teams, cultural and social 

clubs, schools and church 

fundraisers, social or networking 

groups and volunteering 

organisations. 

‘‘ It will help them to organise 

events, fundraise, create change or 

enhance their neighbourhoods with 

new facilities. Most importantly, it 

will help them create astronger 

connection with their community.’’ 

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Plan to dim lighting 



Kaikōura'snight sky will be given 

greater protection under aproposal to 

toughen lighting regulations. 

The district is seeking international 

dark sky status, which means turning the 

lights down within the town. 

Mayor Craig Mackle said the move 

made sense as it would offer social, 

economic and environmental benefits 

for the community. 

The Kaikōura District Council will 

notify Plan Change 5tothe District Plan 

today to strengthen lighting regulations. 

The new rules will apply to any new 

builds and when lighting needs to be 

replaced. 

But local residents will not have to 

change their light bulbs immediately. 

To reduce light pollution, lights 

should be turned downwards and turned 

off when not needed, while motion 

sensors, light shielding and timers can 

reduce the impact of bright lights. 

Outdoor light bulbs should be 

replaced by 3000 Kelvin or lower. 

‘‘When you sit down and read the 

information you realise it is something 

we have to do,’’ Mr Mackle said. 

‘‘On the environmental side, it is quite 

incredible the difference it makes and 

that’s just from turning your lights 

down.’’ 

The council adopted the private plan 

change request, which was submitted by 

the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust, on January 

31, meaning it will take the lead. 

‘‘The plan change looks at responsible 

light so there is areal community benefit 

and it sits well with our rolling District 

Plan review,’’council chief executive 

Will Doughty said. 

It will set the minimum standards for 

lighting and responsible lighting 

guidelines for those who want to do more 

to protect local wildlife and protect 

Kaikōura’s window to the stars. 

The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust was 

originally established to protect the 

Hutton’s shearwater (tītī), anative bird 

which is endemic to Kaikōura and is 

endangered. 

The birds regularly crash landed in 

the town because of the bright lights. 

Mr Doughty said consultation will be 

open for amonth and ahearing will be 

held if required. 

‘‘We are hoping the plan change will 

be operative by the end of the year, 

depending on the feedback and the 

process. 

‘‘In the meantime, it allows the trust to 

get on with its application to the 

International Darksky Association.’’ 

The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust will seek 

dark sky sanctuary status for the wider 

district and dark sky community status 

for the town. 

If successful, it will join dark sky 

sanctuaries at Aotea Great Barrier 

Island and Rakiura Stewart Island, and 

four other dark sky sites, including the 

Oxford dark sky park, which was 

announced in January. 

Comment has been sought from Te 

Rūnanga oKaikōura. 



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27 

NC councils to push 

on with their Plans 



North Canterbury’s councils plan to 

push ahead with their Long Term 

Plans, despite facing significant 

changes in Government policy. 

The Hurunui, Waimakariri and 

Kaikōura councils say their 10year 

plans are vital to preparing for 

future growth in their districts. 

The recent passing of the Water 

Services Acts Repeal Bill in 

Parliament has included provisions 

allowing councils to delay their 

plans and relaxes regulations to 

allow councils to update their plans 

to reflect the changes. 

The three councils said they 

always intended to include Three 

Waters in their Long Term Plans, 

noting it was easier to remove it at a 

later date, rather than to add it in. 

Hurunui District Council chief 

financial officer Jason Beck said 

delaying the adoption of the Long 

Term Plan from June to September 

would only complicate rates 

collection. 

‘‘We can’t set the rates for the 

coming year until we adopt our 

annual plan, so if we do not adopt 

our annual plan by the end of June, 

we will have to collect the first 

quarter instalment based on last 

year’s rates. 

‘‘When we are looking at a 

significant increase it would mean a 

big jump in the next three 

instalments, and we have done a 

significant amount of work already.’’ 

Waimakariri District Council 

chief executive Jeff Millward said 

staff considered delaying the Long 

Term Plan for ayear due to changes 

in Government legislation, but 

considered it would be detrimental. 

‘‘If we did take up the option, we 

would be doing aone year plan with 

no future planning and then we 

would have to go back and do it again 

next year. 

‘‘We are agrowth council and so 

we need to stay relevant in the 

market.’’ 

Kaikōura District Council chief 

executive Will Doughty said his 

council had already done six months 

work, so it was not interested in any 

delays. 

Delaying the Long Term Plan by a 

year would mean doing ‘‘an 

enhanced annual plan’’ this year 

and redoing the Long Term Plan 

next year. 

Councils can also opt to send out 

an unaudited consultation 

document to speed up the process. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

was one of the first councils to get its 

consultation document audited, 

while the Hurunui District Council 

is also planning to go ahead with its 

planned audit. 

The Kaikōura District Council 

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Planning for growth 



Flood resilience and planning for 

growth feature in Waimakariri’s Long 

Term Plan, which signals an 8.94 percent 

average rates rise. 

Managing the natural environment, 

flood resilience, community facilities 

and the Rangiora eastern link road are 

being consulted on, says Waimakariri 

Mayor Dan Gordon. 

The Waimakariri District Council’s 

draft 2024/34 Long Term Plan will go out 

for consultation tomorrow (Friday, 

March 15). 

Mr Gordon said the council was 

feeling the effects of the cost of living 

crisis, while continuing to pay off its 

earthquake recovery and MainPower 

Stadium loans. 

‘‘We have put some projects off 

because we simply can’t afford it, but we 

have also ensured the council continues 

to deliver high levels of service while 

prioritising growthrelated projects. 

‘‘We have included key projects such 

as the Rangiora eastern link road to help 

address traffic congestion. 

‘‘This is one of our main topics for 

engagement and we’re interested to see 

what the community thinks about this 

project.’’ 

An eastern link road is expected to 

cost $37.9 million and will be part 

funded by development contributions. 

The council is seeking feedback from 

the community on whether it should go 

ahead and build the road, or wait for a 

51% subsidy from Waka Kotahi New 

Zealand Transport Agency. 

The council is planning to spend 

around $693 million over the next 10 

years replacing assets and planning for 

the district’s rapid growth. 

The district’s population is projected 

to grow from around 70,000 to 82,075 by 

2034, based on Stats NZ’s high growth 

scenario. 

Mr Gordon said the council is keen to 

receive feedback on its draft natural 

environment strategy, which considers 

how best to manage the natural 

environment. 

After spending $10 million in 

unplanned expenditure in the last three 

years due to flood events, the council is 

planning to establish apermanent 

infrastructure resilience team. 

To support the growing population, 

the council is planning a$24 million 

upgrade to the Trevor Inch Memorial 

Library in Rangiora. 

An alternative proposal is to build a 

$44 million extension to the Rangiora 

civic centre, with alibrary extension on 

the ground floor and council offices 

upstairs. 

The proposed Pegasus Community 

Centre, which was signalled in the 2021 

Long Term Plan, is set to be built by the 

end of next year. 

The council is also in talks with 

Canterbury Cricket and Canterbury 

Country Cricket about extending 

Mainpower Oval to accommodate more 

cricket pitches and training facilities. 

Mr Gordon said the council was also 

keen to receive feedback on climate 

change, central Government reforms, 

Three Waters, chlorination of drinking 

water, investment in transport, housing, 

and rubbish and recycling. 

The draft 2024/34 Long Term Plan will 

be out for consultation until April 15, 

with hearings planned in May. 



Erosion progress slow 



Slow progressisbeing made in efforts to 

secure access to the Amberley Beach golf 

course. 

Around 50 golfers attended aHurunui 

District Council meeting in August 2023, 

calling on the council to extend Griersons 

Avenue to secure access to the Amberley 

Beach Golf Club’s clubhouse. 

The golf course is under threat from 

coastal erosion, along with access to 

mahinga kai areas in the Waimaiaia 

Reserve and the Waipara River mouth. 

The council agreed to investigate 

extending Griersons Avenue through the 

narrowestpart of awetland, against the 

advise in areport to the August meeting 

written by chief executive Hamish 

Dobbie. 

He proposed linking Webbs and 

Hursley Terrace Roads with Golf Links 

Road from the northern end, which would 

secure access to the golf course but not 

the clubhouse. 

Council staff have been working with 

Environment Canterbury to consider 

what consenting options are available. 

‘‘Some progressisbeing made, but it is 

slow,’’ he said. 

‘‘We are working towards an 

understanding with Environment 

Canterbury on consenting issues for a 

realignment of the golf course.’’ 

Bothoptions would secure access to the 

golf course for the next 30 years. 

Environment Canterbury consents 

planning manager Aurora Grant 

confirmed preconsent application 

discussions were continuing. 

Amberley Beach is one of several North 

Canterbury beach communities facing 

threats from erosion, coastal flooding and 

sea level rise. 

No solution is in sight for Motunau 

Beach residents facing the threat of 

erosion. 

The council has been working with two 

property owners at Motunau Beach, with 

homes perched precariously close to the 

cliff edge. 

Mr Dobbie said there is along legal 

process under the Building Act to follow 

before aresolution can be found. 

Ageotech report was completed last 

year and discussions are continue to 

ensure lives are not being put at risk, he 

said. 

Efforts to restore acoastal road north of 

Cheviot, which was claimed by the sea last 

year, are progressing. 

The council agreed to aKiwiRail plan 

in August to cofund the rebuild of 

Claverley Road in the Hundalees, north of 

the Conway River. 

Mr Dobbie said council staff had further 

conversations with KiwiRail last week 

about the reinforcement of the road. 

The project is expected to cost up to 

$520,000 and will restore access to three 

households, which have been relying on 

fourwheeldrive access. 

The road also provides access to 

archaeological sites of importance to local 

Mana Whenua, while the rail network is 

also under threat from erosion. 

Nape Nape Road at Blythe River, south 

of the Hurunui River, has been subject to 

slips following heavy rain events and 

coastal erosion over the last five years. 

Councillors called on staff in 

September to prepare astrategy to 

provide guidance on how to respond to 

these situations. 

It is expected to be considered as part of 

the Long Term Plan process in the coming 

weeks. 

The council has also been working on 

coastal adaptation plans with five beach 

communities over the last four years. 

Three plans have been adopted for 

Amberley Beach, Leithfield Beach and 

Motunau Beach. 



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Blues hall fundraiser 


The historic Eyreton Hall will open its 

doors tomorrow evening (Friday, March 

15) to celebrate ‘‘women of the blues’’. 

Lady Sings the Blues is apowerful 

show, tributing the women who have 

given us heartfelt tunes and by their 

extreme courage and passion have 

influenced generations of singers,’' show 

organiser Nigel Cook, of Down by the 

RiverKaiapoi Music, says. 

‘‘From Bessie Smith, Mahalia Jackson, 

Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, then, 

Etta James and Aretha Franklin, and 

right through to Bonnie Raitt, Susan 

Tedeschi, Amy Winehouse and Billie 

Eilish, to name afew, our journey spans 

through to the modern day.’’ 

Nigel says that when the Eyreton Hall 

committee approached him to put on a 

community show at the hall to help raise 

funds to pay for the hall's crippling 

electricity costs, he knew exactly who he 

wanted to pay tribute to these legendary 

blues singers. 

Atop lineup of talented local 

musicians, Stephanie McEwin, Steven 

Gill, Gary Easterbrook, Shaun Burke 

and Chris McEwin, have been chosen to 

perform the songs these women made 

famous. 

The show will also pay tribute to the 

tradition of classic, oldstyle Kiwi hall 

concerts by serving supper at 

intermission. 

‘‘This hall lends itself to the classic 

Kiwi supper at intermission, having a 

separate supper room is perfect,’’ Nigel 

says. 

The show starts at 7.30pm at the hall, 

at 4Mandeville Road, on the corner of 

Mandeville and South Eyre roads, and 

finishes at 9.30pm. 

Tickets cost $25 each. Bookings can be 

made by texting Nigel at 027 404 7712 

and paid for on the night. Doors open at 

7pm. 

In the swim at Cheviot pool 

Cheviot Area School pupils are becoming 

more competent in the water thanks to the 

local Swimming Club fully funding 

lessons. 

Over the past four weeks students at the 

school have been have swimming lessons, 

with Cheviot Swimming Club member 

Shelley Ashford, who has helped them 

gain confidence in the water through 

building relationships and devising 

programmes tailored to individual needs. 

In four weeks the children have made 

huge improvement. 

Ted Stevenson says he enjoyed his 

lessons with Shelley, and Liam 

Tabayoyong says Shelley helped him ‘‘do 

breast stroke’’. 

‘‘I got faster at my freestyle,’’ says Tini 

Briefing ... Cheviot Swimming Club tutor 

Shelley Ashford talks to young students 

before their lesson in the pool. PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

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Cheviot A&P Show abeautiful success 

PHOTOS BY JOHN COSGROVE 

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In Control ... Tumatuenga Kapinga, aged 4, of Christchurch test drives atractor. 

Tasty ... Beau Reimink, aged 3, of 

Parnassus gets all the tomato sauce on his 

hot dog at the Cheviot A&P Show. 

Puppy time ... Loch Jennings, aged 7, 

holds on to acute Huntaway puppy at the 

show’s petting zoo. 

On parade ... Award winning horses take part in the Cheviot A&PShow’s grand parade. 

Team Pavlova ... Maddi Dillon, Lucy Sidey and Jemma Hanna, all aged 12. entered and 

won the youth section of the Fashion in the Field with their wool creation. 

Sheep judging ... Future Farmers contestants, Frank Shield (middle) and Tom Hanna (both 

aged 9), compare sheep under the watchful eye of judge Winton Dalley. 

Close inspection ... Karen O’Carroll of Waipara judges the small 

Dahlia’s. 

Fixing aspill ... Matt Graveson of Rangiora cleans up his daughter 

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The fun on the wheel ... Georgia Taylor, 

aged 11, and Nellie Hough, aged 4, on the 

Ferris wheel.

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RHS pair take third 


Making the transition from AgriKids 

to junior young farmer of the year is a 

huge step, says John Lundy. 

John, aged 14, and teammate Harry 

Parish (15), are students at Rangiora 

High School and the pairing earned a 

hardfought third place against 18 

other teams competing in the regional 

final of the junior young farmer of the 

year competition held at the recent 

FMG Young Farmer of the Year 

Tasman regional finals in 

Christchurch. 

This was the first time either had 

competed at the junior young farmer 

of the year competition, although John 

had won at aregional final as part of 

the AgriKids team from North Loburn 

School acouple of years ago. 

‘‘They are two very different 

competitions,’’ says John. 

‘‘Agrikids is all about having fun 

whereas the junior young farmer 

competition is amirror of the Young 

Farmer of the Year contest.’’ 

It was just like competing in the 

adult competition, John says, doing 

much the same sort of activities right 

down to the quickfire Qand Asession 

at the end with host Te Radar. 

Harry and John teamed up at the 

start of the year and have studied hard 

since. ‘‘It’s not just about the physical 

farmrelated tasks they judge you on, 

it’s about safety, mental strength, 

general knowledge and alot more. It is 

areal change up from Agrikids.’’ 

On the day the pair did fencing, and 

flood modules —preparedness and 

what to do after aflood —fire and 

emergency, animal digestive systems, 

soil moisture and Ospri–NAIT 

tracking. 

Junior team ... Harry Parish (left),, and 

John Lundy. 


Both Harry and John are members 

of the school's farm study group, often 

helping out, and learning on anearby 

Lowline breeding farm. 

While John is acountry boy, Harry is 

atownie who helps out in the holidays 

on adairy farm. 

‘‘I love it,’’ Harry says. 

‘‘The challenges farming poses 

make me want to do better each time 

I’m on the farm.’’ 

They are now waiting to see if they 

will be competing in the national final, 

as being thirdplace getters they are 

first reserve if either of the other 

teams pull out. 

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Mikayla in winningteam 


North Canterbury high school students 

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of the year Tasman regional finals. 

Mikayla Molloy of Sefton, was part of the 

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‘‘It was awesome to catch up with some 

of the people we competed against last 

year. 

‘‘It wasn't too hard once you have got 

your first regional final under your belt as 

you get into the swing of things. 

‘‘The day overall went pretty well, we 

were second overall at the end of the 

modules with 315 points, two points behind 

the St Bedes boys, and we pulled through 

in the faceoff to win, which was exciting.’’ 

This year was the second year she has 

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Cure has outstanding success 

Launch time ... Jim Lapsley and the Saucy Jane. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Jet boat nostalgia 

There was alot of interest at the 

Waimakariri River boat ramp 

recently, as asevenyear labour of 

love hit the water. 

Rolleston man Jim Lapsley 

launched his replica of Sir William 

Hamilton's original jet boat, the 

‘Saucy Jane', which was first designed 

70 years ago. 

Lapsley has had alot of interest in 

the project. 

‘‘You can trace all of these jet boats 

all back to this one boat. 

‘‘You can trace every jet skifrom the 

success of this one boat. 

‘‘So it's pretty special.’’ 

Jim was keen to resurrect this part 

of New Zealand's history to prove the 

world's first successful jet boat 

worked just as it did in 1954. 

He used photos to help recreate the 

vessel, although few original 

materials were used. 

He says because it is based on the 

1950s design, the boat's handling isn't 

the best. 

‘‘(It's) terrible, could be described 

as underwhelming. 

‘‘But that's 1954, that's what started 

it all. 

‘‘You know, you can't expect it to go 

like amodern jet boat with only 30 

horsepower. 

‘‘The modern ones have got 400.’’ 


The outstanding successachieved by 

Kaiapoi's Cure Boating Club at the 2024 

New ZealandRowing Championships is 

a‘‘dream come true’’. 

The club sent asquad of 22 athletes to 

compete at New Zealand’s premiere 

rowingregatta which was held at Lake 

Karapiro, near Cambridge,and they 

deliveredaresult to be proud of. 

The squad, coached by New Zealand 

Olympian1294, Alex Kennedy, 

participated in 16 AFinals, and 8B 

Finals, winningmedals in six categories 

at the fiveday regatta. 

The medal haul included two golds in 

the men’spremiereight composite with 

two recipients receivingRed Coats, 

awarded for gold medal winning 

performancesatnational 

championships. 

Club vicepresident Peter Midgley 

says the result is testament to the hard 

work, dedication, and teamwork 

exhibited by everymember of the Cure 

Boating Club squad. 

‘‘Each athlete gave their all on the 

water, and their achievements reflect 

the commitment to excellence that 

defines our club. 

‘‘Winning medals at the national level 

is adream come true for us. 

‘‘It is aresult of the countless hours of 

trainingand the unwavering support 

from our coaches, crew members and 

supporters,’’ he says. 

The squad also achievedsuccess afew 

days after the championships at the 

national under 21 rowing trials, which 

NC SPORTS RESULTS 

were also held at Lake Karapiro. 

Two members of the squad, Alex 

Fletcher and Will Mackintosh were 

selected for the men’s New Zealand 

team, Annabelle Scott was chosen as 

coxswain for the women’s team. These 

young rowers will now compete against 

the Australians at the 2024 Under 21 

Pacific Regatta in Sydney in late May 

and early June. 

Alex Kennedy was also selected to join 

Kaye Surgenor in the New Zealand 

Under 21 men’s team coaching role. 

The Cure Boating Club rows on the 

Kaiapoi and Waimakariri Rivers, with 

the club rooms and boat shed based 

‘riverside' on Raven Quay in the centre 

of Kaiapoi. 

‘‘Rowing is our passion and there's 

something on offer all year round. We 

provide rowing programmes for agegroup, 

club, and masters rowers, as well 

as learntorow opportunities,’’ Peter 

says. 

Results: 

Men’s club single bronze medal: S. 

Barnet. 

Men’s club coxless 4silver medal: S. 

Barnett, C. Mackintosh, E. Byloo, and F. 

Dijkstra. 

Men’s senior coxless quad silver 

medal: A. Fletcher, W. Rattray, G. 

Johnson, and W. Mackintosh. 

Men’s club coxed eight silver medal: J. 

Wadley, C. Mackintosh, S. Barnett, A. 

Corkery, E. Byloo, F. Dijkstra, T. 

Giannakogiorgos, M. Smith, and A. Scott. 

Men’s premier eight composite: Two 

gold medals, plus two Red Coats to: G 

Johnson and WMackintosh. 

SPORT INBRIEF 

Country Cricket 

Weedons headed off Sefton to win the 

Canterbury Country cricket premier 

T20 competition last Saturday. 

Played at the Sefton Domain, the 

visitors batted first and after losing 

three early wickets asolid partnership 

between their English professional 

George Hill, and former Canterbury 

player Jeremy Benton, allowed them to 

get through to 187. 

In reply Sefton started in abad 

fashionwith the competition’s leading 

run scorer Amandeep Arora out first 

ball. Matt Laffey and Lance Taylor 

helped rescue the innings,but this 

came to an end 37 runs short of the 

target. 

Scoreboard: Sefton 150 (Matt Laffey 

68) lost to Weedons 187 (MacKenzie 

Smith 2/25). 

Hawarden Indoor Bowls 

The Hawarden Indoor Bowls Club 

hosted its first home tournament 

recently, after alapse of many years. 

Eleven teams fromChristchurch, 

Kaiapoi, Woodend, Rangiora, Sefton, 

and Balcairn competed in the 

inaugural Earlybird tournament, on 

six mats. 

Fourgames of seven ends were 

played throughout the day with 

Kaiapoi 1taking the overall honours, 

with Metro second and Fernside third. 

Funds raised through raffles and 

three auctions on the daywill go 

towards buying uniforms for the 

Hawarden Indoor Bowling Club 

members. 

RangioraGolf Club 

Stableford: Men: Eric Pollock 24 c/b, 1; 

StephenBell 24 c/b, 2; Eric Cormack 22 

c/b, 3; Keith Ryder 22 c/b, 4; John Walker 

22 c/b, 5; Ross McQueen21, 6; Peter Van 

Hout 20 c/b, 7; Bruce Pugh 20 c/b, 8; 

Nelson Moffatt 18 c/b, 9; Ralph Sinclair 18 

c/b, 10. 

Women: Jenni Brook 25, 1; Dianne 

Sinclair 24 c/b, 2; Robyn Gillman 24 c/b, 3; 

Ruth Crawford 23, 4; Sue Mardon 22 c/b, 5; 

Verety Johnson 22 c/b, 6; Carol Van Hout 

21 c/b, 7; Rita Moore 21 c/b, 8; Ann Martin 

21 c/b, 9; Marion Cotter 21 c/b, 10. 

Rangiora Bridge Club 

ThomasPairs: North/South: Maggie 

Johnston/Nita Sheasby1,Robin Hassall/ 

Linda Hanham 2, Lorraine Tullett/Robyn 

Dawson 3.East/West:Pauline Miller/ 

Veronica Hall 1, MargaretPickering/ 

Janice Pickering 2, Trevor Proffit/ 

Lorraine Proffit 3. 

Presidents: N/S: Lynette Tillman/Helen 

Phillips 1, Warwick Wyatt/Lesley Shipley 

2, CathCostello/Judy Bruerton 3. E/W: 

Wayne Hutchings/Gaynor Hurford 1, 

Janet Apperley/Linda Hanham 2, Peter 

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Junior Evening: Gayle Saunders/Debra 

Wilson 1, Margriet Dijkstra/Alison Howie 

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Plate Pairs: N/S: Dawn Simpson/Sue 

McIlroy 1, David Rainey/Shirley Symns 2, 

Marion Lomax/Irene Carson 3. E/W: Liz 

Partridge/Kevin Kuch 1, Nancy Harris/ 

Judith McIntyre 2, Jan Roose/Jannene 

Cumming 3. 

Waimakariri Gorge Golf 

Bingo Bango Bongo:18 Holes: M 

Robertson –57points, LScott–53 points. 

9Holes: J Jenkins —40. Nearest to Pin – 

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Amberley Golf Club 

4BBB: GWilliams and EWilly +14, R 

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Tender Awarded for Waimakariri Gorge 

Bridge Deck Replacement 

The replacement of the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge 

Deck is one step closer following the award of a 

tender to Fulton Hogan Ltd. 

The new deck has been ordered and isdue for 

delivery late March. The construction of the new 

bridge deck is scheduled tobegin in early April. 

To allow construction totake place safely and 

efficiently, the works will be delivered under afull 

road closure throughout the night between the 

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Afull programme including details of traffic 

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being delivered. 

As part of the preparation for the deck 

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during the hours of 10am and 12noon. During 

this timeframe, there will be two ten-minute 

closures ofthe bridge to allow access. 

The deck replacement forms part of the long-term 

upgrade of the bridge that is jointly owned by 

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MainPower Stadium 

289 Coldstream Road, Rangiora 

The event is $10 per person –please register to 

attend the workshop via Humanitix: 

https://events.humanitix.com/parenting-withconfidence-2axwjru6 

Need to report 

an issue? 

Use the free Snap Send Solve app to tell 

Waimakariri District Council about it. 

Visit our website to find out more 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

Free Digital 

Skills Classes 

Introduction to SmartPhones 

Rangiora Library 

Wednesday 20March • 10–12 noon 


Friday 22 March • 10–12 noon 

Oxford Library 

Friday 5April • 10–12 noon 

Introduction to Apps 

Rangiora Library 

Thursday 28 March • 10–12 noon 


Wednesday 27March • 10–12 noon 

Bookings Essential 

steppingup.nz 

03 311 8901 

Let’stalk. 

about the draft 

Long Term Plan 2024/34 

We’refocused on 

continuing high levels 

of servicefor our 

growingcommunity. 

TheCouncil is asking forfeedback thesekey topics: 

1. How we’ll prioritise the natural environment 

2. Building the right facilities atthe right time 

3. Extensionofthe Trevor Inch Memorial Rangiora Library 

4. Funding flood resilience and improvements 

5. Rangiora Eastern Link road. 

WE OPEN FORSUBMISSIONSON15MARCH 

HAVE YOUR SAYBEFORE 15 APRIL 2024. 

Want to learnmore? 

Come alongtoone of ourdrop-ins. 

more info: waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

Does Your Pool 

Fence Comply? 

waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

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 the pool fence complies. 

We’ll leave anotice in the letterbox after the check, and 

note any items that may need tobeaddressed. 

Why we’re doing this: 

The Building Act requires us to inspect pool barriers 

regularly for compliance to the Building Code. 

Call us on 03 311 8906 if you have any questions. 

Register your pool at waimakariri.govt.nz - 

keyword search Swimming Pool Registration

CHECK IT OUT! 

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feedback 

Temporary Road Closures 

Kaiapoi and Rangiora 

The following roads will be closed 

temporarily for the period shown for 

the ANZAC Day Service Parades on 

Thursday 25 April 2024. 

Kaiapoi 

Road to be Closed 

• Raven Quay, 

from Williams Street to Black Street 

Period of Closure - 6am to 8am. 

Roads to be Closed 

• Sewell Street, 

from Smith Street toDavie Street 

• Davie Street, 

from Charles Street to Sewell Street 

Period of Closures - 8am to midday. 

Rangiora 

Roads to be Closed 

• Ashley Street, 

from High Street to Burt Street 

• High Street, 

from Albert Street to Durham Street 

• Ivory Street, 

from High Street to Collins Street 

• Alfred Street, 

from Ivory Street toPercival Street 

• Victoria Street, 

from High Street to 67 Victoria Street 

• Percival Street, 

from RSC carpark to High Street 

Period of Closures - 10.30am to 1.30pm. 

The following road will be closed 

temporarily for the period shown for the 

Rangiora Fire Station 150 th Anniversary 

on Sunday 2June 2024. 

• Percival Street, 

from Queen Street to RSC carpark 

Period of Closure - 8am to 5pm. 

All closures will beremoved assoon as it is 

safe todoso. Detours will beinplace. 

These closures are made in accordance 

with Section 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule 

of the Local Government Act 1974 and 

will apply to all vehicular traffic with the 

exception ofthe Fire Service, Ambulance, 

Police, Council vehicles. 

Falcons and Holdens 

Ahuge display of Falcons from 1962 and Holdens from 1948 to 2018, will be on display at the Better Half Kitchen 

and Bar, the corner of Ashworths Beach Rod, and SH 1, Leithfield, on Sunday, March 31. The Amberley Menz 

Shed are running the event which starts at 10am, and it will includes many other classic vehicles from all over 

the world. 

This Falcon /Holden display has never been held in New Zealand before. Entry is free to everyone, however 

adonation to the Amberley Menz Shed would be gratefully accepted. Magic will entertain during the morning 

with numbers from the golden days of the 50s to the 70s. Food and drink is available on site. The event runs 

from 9.30am until 11.30 am. Look up North Canterbury classic tours Facebook page to view previous classic 

gatherings. 

Rangiora Early Records Society 

The society will hold apublic meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 7.30pm at the Rangiora Museum at 29 Good 

Street, where Sally O'Connell, Waimakariri Libraries' Local History and Heritage Librarian, will give atour of 

the new Waimakariri Heritage website, aplace to conserve and curate community memories and taonga. 

Sally will explain how to contribute directly to the heritage resource. There will be atalk on other library 

services including digital resources, eventsand community education classes. Community Connections 

Librarian, Anna Paterson will talk about this and what they do at the Waimakariri Libraries and how they are 

there to help the community. All welcome, and the evening is free, although donations from non members of 

the Museum would be appreciated. Supper will be served. The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays, 1.30 

4pm. 

Waimakariri River Salmon Fishing Competition 

Official entry forms for the Waimakariri River Salmon Fishing Competition on March 16, organised by New 

Zealand Salmon Anglers Association are available from New Zealand Salmon Anglers Association committee 

members or Facebook, Ballinger’s Hunting &Fishing Christchurch; North Canterbury Hunting &Fishing 

Rangiora; Kairaki Beach Camp office; Fishermans Loft and Anglers Warehouse.There will be separate 

divisions for Adult, Junior, Child and Tiddlers. The prizegiving will be held in the Pines Beach Community Hall, 

Dunns Ave, Pines Beach, commencing at 4.30pm. BYO refreshments. $2 sausage sizzle BBQ available. 

Lady Sings the Blues 

Lady Sings the Blues is apowerful show, tributing the women of the blues. Held at the Eyreton Hall, 4 

Mandeville Road on Saturday March 15, starting at 7.30pm. the show recalls the women who have influenced 

generations of singers. From Ella Fitzgerald to Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse. Atop line up of talented local 

musicians. Tickets: $25 pp pre saved text 027 404 7712 

AT THE LIBRARY 

Kiwis and 

Cortinas,by 

Gordon 

Campbell 

There was a 

time when every 

New Zealander 

either owned a 

Ford Cortina or 

had aparent, 

sister, brother, 

grandparent or 

friend who did. 

While we can't 

claim these 

hugely popular 

cars as our own, the Cortina's place in New Zealand motoring 

history makes it something of aKiwi cultural icon. 

What about Men?, by Caitlin Moran 

After 11 years of writing bestsellers about women, and 

dismissing this question, having been very sure that the 

concerns of feminism and men are very different things, 

Caitlin Moran realised that this wasn't quite right, and that the 

problems of feminism are also the problems of, yes, men. 

The art of Winning, by Dan Carter 

Honest, surprising and inspiring, The Art of Winning converts 

alegendary career into timeless lessons for readers in any 

walk of life. Step inside the unique culture of the All Blacks – 

and inside the mind of alegend. 

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. 

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person. 

This position involves 

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Cars Wanted 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

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work. For aquote, phone 

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Also wanting horse float. 

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Situations Vacant 

Reliable DogLover Required 

Wantedexperienced animal loving 

reliable person with amaturecaring 

attitude to caregiveour beautiful 

family of Championshipwinning 

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A knowledgeofthe hierachical 

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Written reference. Full drivinglicense 

andhelpful attitude essential 

Initiative, motivation,and apleasant 

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Respond to r.deboyer@xtra.co.nz or 

ring 027457 6421 

Rangiora 

High School 

2659211 

Kaiāwhina / 

Teacher Aide 

Rangiora High School 

is proud to be acaring, 

community-based 

environment inspiring 

life-long learning. 

Students are at the 

centre of our work. 

We areseeking to 

appoint aKaiāwhina 

to undertake learning 

support work. 

•Permanent Part-time 

(25 hours per week). 

Term time only. 

Relevant experience 

and/or qualifications are 

an advantage. 

Please visit the Join Us 

/Employment page of 

our website for further 

information: 

www.rangiorahigh. 

school.nz 

Applications close at 

9am on Monday 18 

March 2024.

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• Greta PeaksTransport 

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GRAHAM WARDROP 

at BalcairnHall, Saturday 23 March 2024 -7.30pm 

Threeofour much lovednationaltreasures 

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2657712 

Public Notices 

Road Stopping 

PortionofCampbell Street adjoining15ManukaBay Road,PortRobinson, Hurunui 

District 

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

Government Act1974, theHurunui District Councilproposestostoppartofthe road 

described in theschedule hereto: 

SCHEDULE 

Area (Ha) Shownonthe plan as Plan 

0.3 Roadtobestopped(Proposed) Campbell Street –ProposedRoad 

Stopping –CanterburyMaps– 

15 December 2023 

PURPOSE 

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

ofthe LocalgovernmentAct 1974 with adjoining landasfollows: 

Area (Ha) Shown Landtobeamalgamated with 

0.1 Part 1 Part1is to be amalgamated with 

Section49Block XI Cheviot SD 

0.2 Part 2 Part2is to be amalgamated with 

CB34C/113 

Theabove-mentioned plan maybeviewedatthe CheviotService Centre &Library, 

HurunuiMemorial Library(Amberley)orthe HurunuiDistrictCouncil Offices at 66 Carters 

Road, Amberley during normal officehours or on theCouncils websitewww.hurunui.govt. 

nz underHaveyoursay –Consultations. 

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

Hurunui District CouncilAttn: CameronAshwortheitherinpersonto66Carters Road, 

Amberley, or posted to PO Box13, Amberley 7441 or email cameron.ashworth@hurunui. 

govt.nztoarrive no later than 5:00pm 2April 2024. 

Dated at HurunuiDistrictCouncil, Amberley this 7day of March2024. 

This is thesecondpublication of this notice. 

HDobbie 

ChiefExecutive Officer 

AGM North Canterbury 

Ploughing Match Association 

to be held 19th March 

2024, 7.30pm in the Ohoka 

Hall all welcome. Enquiries 

ph Bill Ward 313 4395. 

DEB’S Private Transport. 

Appointments, outings, 

shopping, airport transfer. 

Phone 021 28 99256. Email 

dtooby.nz@gmail.com 

AGM 

(Annual 

General Meeting) 

at Tuahiwi Community 

Preschool 7.30pm on 

9th April 2024,tobe 

held at 204Tuahiwi 

Road, Tuahiwi. 

Allwelcometoattend. 

Notice of Annual 

General Meeting 

(AGM) 

For the Rangiora RSA 

to all Members 

Date: Saturday 

23 rd March 2024 

Time: 1000hrs 

Venue:Lounge area of 

Mess, Rangiora 

RSAbuilding, 

82 Victoria 

Street, Rangiora 

Agenda 

1. Apologies for 

absence 

2. Minutes of previous 

AGM 

3. President’sreport 

4. Financial report 

5. Confirmation of 

Executive Committee 

Members 

6. General business 

Kindest regards 

Bill Peck 

Secretary/Treasurer 

Rangiora RSA 

2661473 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

Section 101, Sale 

and Supply of 

Alcohol Act 2012 

99 Liquor Limited, 73 

Victoria Street, Rangiora 

has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee (DLC) at 

Rangiora forthe renewal 

of aOn-Licence in respect 

of the premises situated 

at 73 Victoria Street, 

Rangiora,known as 

Liquorland Rangiora. 

The general nature of the 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted) under the 

licence is Liquor Retail. 

The days on which and the 

hours during which alcohol 

is (orisintended to be ) 

sold under the licence are 

Monday to Sunday from 

7am to 10pm 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

215 High Street, Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may,not later 

than 25 working days after 

the date of the publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

inwriting of the objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee 

at Private Bag 1005, 

Rangiora 7440 or email to 

alcohol@wmk.govt.nz 

No objection to the 

renewal of alicence may 

be made in relation to a 

matter other than amatter 

specified in section 131 

of the Sale and Supply of 

Alcohol Act 2012. 

This is the second 

publication of this notice. 

This notice was first 

published on 7th March 

2024 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

APPLICATION FOR 

ON-LICENCE 

2659696 

SECTION 101, SALE 

AND SUPPLY OF 

ALCOHOLACT 2012 

Oak Thai Cuisine Ltd, 

5/245 Blenheim Road, 

Middleton, Christchurch, 

8024 has made application 

to the District Licensing 

Committee (DLC) at 

Rangiora for the issue of 

an On-Licence in respect 

of the premises situated at 

4Clayton Place, Woodend 

known as Thai Station 

Restaurant & Takeaway 

.The general nature ofthe 

business conducted (or to 

be conducted )under the 

licence isRestaurant .The 

daysonwhich andthe hours 

duringwhich alcoholis(or is 

intended to be )sold under 

the licence are Sunday to 

Thursday 8am to 11pm. 

Friday to Saturday 8am to 

1am. 

The application may be 

inspected during ordinary 

office hours at the office 

of the Waimakariri District 

LicensingCommitteeat215 

High Street,Rangiora. 

Any person who is entitled 

to object and who wishes 

to object to the issue of 

the licence may, not later 

than 25 working days after 

the date ofthe publication 

of this notice, file anotice 

in writing ofthe objection 

with the Secretary of 

the Waimakariri District 

Licensing Committee at 

PrivateBag 1005, Rangiora 

7440 or email toalcohol@ 

wmk.govt.nz 

No objection to the issue 

of alicence may be made 

in relation to amatter other 

than amatter specified in 

section 105(1) of the Sale 

and Supply of Alcohol Act 

2012. 

Thisisthefirstpublication of 

this notice 

2660120 

Personal 

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like to meet a well presented 

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dining out /dancing opportunities 

027 659 4425. 

OLDER man seeks atrim 

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Educational 

TUITION available. Primary 

and secondary (Math, 

English, Science) up to 

NCEA level 3. Each 

student on an individually 

tailored programme. Kip 

McGrath Rangiora has 

been serving the local community 

for 30 +years. Give 

us acall (03) 313 3638 or 

book your free assessment 

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licensed carpenter LBP, all 

property and building 

maintenance, repairs, bathroom/shower 

installations, 

with free quotes 03 387 

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ciey@xtra.co.nz. 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

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& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

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ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

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tree planting, firewood. 

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BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

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branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

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DRESSMAKING Bev’s 

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HAP’S FARM and 

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shearing, crutching, 

drenching etc, fencing 

repairs, gardening, pruning, 

small tree trimming etc. 

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HIGH SPEC PAINTERS. 

Quality local professionals. 

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KITCHEN, bathroom, 

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pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

PAINTER & Decorator. 

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Interior /exterior, roofs & 

waterblasting. For a free 

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ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

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PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

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313 5337 or 027 654 4568. 

POWER TOOLS repairs, 

parts &sales for over 40 

years. All main brands serviced. 

Grossman Trade 

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ROOF PAINTING. All 

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