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Coastal settlement tackles climatechange 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Asmall North Canterbury coastal 

community, working alongside the 

Hurunui District Council, is addressing 

climate change issues in preparation for 

the future. 

An innovative proposal for proactive 

retreat, and land banking, was developed 

as part of the Amberley Beach Coastal 

Adaptation Plan (CAP), to enable the 

community to have control over their 

future and address the threat of coastal 

erosion, flooding and sea level rise at the 

small beach settlement. 

The council’s coastal adaptation 

project with the Amberley Beach 

community, has been recognised as the 

best in New Zealand in the professional 

planning realm. 

The CAP won the New Zealand 

Planning Institute’s Best Practice Award 

for Climate Change at the Institute’s 

conference last week, and went on to win 

the Supreme Award —the Nancy 

Northcroft Planning Practice Award — 

on the final day of the conference. 

The awards recognise the work of 

planners in developing and 

implementing innovative policies, plans 

and projects to address climate change 

issues in New Zealand/Aotearoa. 

The council’s CAP is believed to be one 

of just ahandful approved in New 

Zealand. 

It was born from the council’s planning 

team engaging with the beach 

community on every phase of the project, 

which provided everyone an equal voice 

in the plan’s development. The plan 

outlines how the Amberley Beach 

community will take control of its future 

and adapt to the changing hazard risk 

over the next 100 years. 

Coastal erosion, coastal inundation, 

rising groundwater, fluvial and pluvial 

flooding were all considered impacts of 

climate change assessment. 

Chief Strategy and Community Officer 

Judith Batchelor, who set up much of the 

programme, says too often councils get 

caught in engineering their way out of 

problems. 

‘‘Using aplanning lens to undertake 

such projects allows us to step back, and 

consider the full range of options 

Addressing change ... Planning is well in hand to meet climate change issues in the future at Amberley Beach. 

available.’’ 

Planners helped to facilitate the 

community discussions and provide 

technical planning advice, while 

consultants, Jacobs assisted by providing 

science advice directly to the 

community. 

This engagement required the team to 

develop and use engaging and innovative 

ways of communicating technical 

information, so the Amberley Beach 

community could foster and understand 

the information, then form decisions 

foundered on science. 

Chief Executive Officer Hamish 

Dobbie says community involvement set 

the council’s project apart from others at 

the conference. 

‘‘It (the award), is recognition of a 

community that has got involved in the 

process.’’ 

He says 37 out of 109 property owners 

offered feedback on the option of land 

banking to prepare for managed 

retreated. 

While it appeared to be asmall 

number, he says councils rarely get 

everyone involved in these types of 

community consultation processes, and 

reflects about the same percentage of 

those that take part in local government 

elections. 

He says it was important to council the 

plan was owned by the community, and it 

was the planners’ role to balance the 

competing needs of different community 

members, different generations and the 

environment. 

‘‘It is easy to visualise, design, and 

price protection options, while proactive 

relocation is amuch harder concept to 

discuss and evaluate. 

‘‘The community did not shy away from 

these discussions. 

He says Land Banking now forms part 

of the council’s Long Term Plan, where 

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money is set aside to facilitate the 

purchase of land to relocate to in the 

future. 

The purchase is done through council, 

and the ratepayer would pay back the 

purchase price. 

‘‘If people want to do it, we are 

prepared to do this on their behalf. 

‘‘We have looked at potential sites in 

the range of the sort of money we are 

talking about,’’ Mr Dobbie says. 

He credits the community and his staff 

for enabling aplan to be put in place, and 

also the council for its ‘‘bravery in 

funding this on going work for three 

years’’. 

Mr Dobbie says the plan now had to be 

executed and be kept alive. 

‘‘We have strategies in place for that to 

happen,’’ he says. 

Meanwhile the council and its other 

coastal communities are working on 

similar plans. 

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Hefty rate riseinthe Hurunui 

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Local Democracy Reporter 

Hurunui ratepayersface ahefty 12.37 

percent rates rise on average as the 

council invests in roading, stormwater and 

drainage, and Hanmer Springs. 

The Hurunui District Council adopted 

its draft 2024/34 Long Term Plan for 

consultation on Tuesday (March 26), with 

submissions closing on April 29. 

Feedback is sought on whether to 

increasespending on roading, how the 

council rates for its three waters services, 

and the proposed development of the 

former Queen Mary Hospital site in 

Hanmer Springs. 

Mayor Marie Black said the council was 

feeling the effects of the cost of living 

crisis. 

‘‘We have all felt the effect of 

inflationary pressures, whether it be at the 

supermarket or the petrol pump. 

Dining in Darknessfund raiser at Woodend 

Fancy digging into aplate of food and not 

knowing what your eating. 

For participants in the Dine in Darkness 

charity fund raiser at Woodend on May 3, 

thiswill involve aleap of faith, hoping the 

chef has given them something nice to eat, 

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‘‘The council is not exempt from these 

pressures, for example, the council has 

experienced cost hikes in roading 

materials and contracts.’’ 

She said growth in the south ward, 

which includes Amberley, and the 

changing climate were all having an 

impact. 

‘‘Over the past three years some parts of 

the district have experienced significant 

rain events. 

‘‘In some cases roads have been 

damaged or even washed away.’’ 

The council was also addressing the 

impacts of rising sea levels, coastal 

inundation and erosion in its beach 

communities. 

To make the district more resilience, the 

council proposed average rate rises of 

12.37% for the 2024/25 financial year and 

14.26% for the 2025/26 year, Mrs Black said. 

But it was setting a 5% caponrate rises 

for the remaining years in the 10year 

impaired.’’ 

The Dine in Darkness will be held on 

Friday, May 3, at the Woodend Community 

Centre starting at 5.30pm, and its goal is to 

raise funds for the Ronald McDonald 

House Charities. 

‘‘We give people achance to be 

challenged to eat food without seeing what 

they are eating first.’’ 

Terry says it is atwo course meal and 

participants have to discover what’s 

actually on the plate. Allergies, dietary 

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Long Term Plan period. 

Councillorsvoted to adopt an unaudited 

consultation document, which has been 

allowed for under transitional 

arrangements in the Water Services Acts 

Repeal Bill. 

Chief financial officer Jason Beck said 

the document was with Audit New 

Zealand and the audit would not be 

completed until midApril. 

‘‘The purpose of the consultation 

document is to consult with the community 

and we feel this document is fit for 

purpose. 

‘‘We could delay the process, but we 

would still need to have amonthlong 

consultation period and it would give us 

less time to consider the submissions.’’ 

He said if any significant issues were 

raised in the audit, these could be 

addressed by the council. 

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Spreading the aroha (love) and having fun 

in the community was the goal of the 

children at Busy Bees in Woodend as they 

hid eggs as part of their community Easter 

Egg hunt. 

Teacher Julie Whyte says it was afun 

day out for the children as they sought 

hidden places tohide 20 small easter eggs 

in the Owen Stalker Park at Woodend. 

‘‘We are inviting people to go and find 

an egg in the park. 

‘‘It’s agood way to spread the love and 

remind people Easter is not all about 

receiving but giving also.’’ 

The 20 eggs hidden in the park contain 

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vouchers,single serve Bocky Boo 

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Found one ... William Liken (4) locates a 

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Egg challenge. 


needs and preferences are taken into 

account. 

Participants are blind folded, led to the 

tables and seated in adarkened room. ‘‘It’s 

perfect for people without table manners 

and everyone can hear you as you eat.’’ 

Terry says it is purely asensory 

experience as the chef doesn't even tell the 

organisers what he is serving on the night. 

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Consents filed for Waipara solarfarm 

By DAVID HILL, 


ANorth Canterbury community is 

preparing to fight aproposed 18.8 

hectare solar farm. 

Far North Solar Farm has applied for 

resource consents with the Hurunui 

District Council and Environment 

Canterbury to build a143.8 MWp solar 

farm on a242.4ha property near 

Waipara. 

Local residents have formed the 

group Save Waipara Valley and set up a 

website savewaiparavalley.com. 

The group has called on residents to 

email the two councils as they consider 

whether to publicly notify the consents. 

The Hurunui District Council 

confirmed it received aresource 

consent application for the construction 

and operation of asolar farm on 

Monday. 

Chief strategy and community officer 

Judith Batchelor said council staff will 

spend the next few weeks reviewing the 

consent applications. 

Environment Canterbury received 

two resource consent applications 

earlier this month, which have since 

been placed on hold. 

Both applications relate to the 

discharge of stormwater, with one being 

for the discharge of stormwater during 

the construction phase. 

The proposed solar farm is ajoint 

venture between Far North Solar Farm, 

asolar energy asset developer based in 

Auckland, and Aquila Clean Energy Asia 

Pacific, aclean energy platform 

headquartered in Singapore. 

Meanwhile, the Waimakariri 

District Council has received an 

application to construct and operate a 

utility scale solar energy farm on 80 

hectares on the corner of Upper Sefton 

Road and Beatties Road, Sefton, north 

of Rangiora. 

Acouncil spokesperson said the 

application is on hold while further 

information about the proposal is sought 

from the applicant, Energy Bay Ltd, an 

Australian firm. 

‘‘The council will follow the steps set 

out in the Resource Management Act to 

determine whether the application will 

be publicly notified, limited notified or 

nonnotified. 

‘‘This will include consideration of 

any adverse effects on the environment 

and whether there are any affected 

persons.’’ 

Environment Canterbury has has yet 

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project. 

Ashley residents met with the council 

in May last year to raise concerns at the 

prospect of asolar farm being 

established near their properties. 

Energy Bay Ltd is understood to be a 

subsidiary of Australian company Solar 

Bay Ltd. 

Canterbury Cricket looks to MainPower Oval 



Canterbury Cricket is looking to invest 

in Rangiora’s Mainpower Oval. 

Chief executive Jeremy Curwin is 

looking to collaborate with Canterbury 

Country Cricket and the Waimakariri 

District Council to support the rapid 

growth of the sport in the region. 

The growing profile of cricket, 

especially the women’s game, means 

Canterbury Cricket is fast outgrowing 

its facilities at Hagley Park in 

Christchurch and MainPower Oval. 

The council is consulting on 

expansion plans as part of the draft 

2024/34 Long Term Plan, which would 

see asecond cricket oval and training 

facilities developed on councilowned 

land near the existing oval. 

The project is expected to cost more 

than $1 million, with the council 

proposing to contribute $500,000. 

While Hagley Park remains 

Canterbury’s number one cricket 

ground, there is no opportunity for 

expansion, Mr Curwin said. 

It means MainPower Oval is hosting a 

growing number of men’s, women’s, 

age group and Canterbury Country 

matches. 

‘‘At the moment we’re playing 65 days 

of cricket on the oval in aseason, which 

is way too many,’’ he said. 

‘‘Our goal would be to play premium 

matches on the oval or about 35 days of 

cricket, and the rest on the second 

oval. 

‘‘And having better facilities will 

make the game more accessible and 

inspire people.’’ 

The return of cricket to Free to Air 

television this summer has seen a 

dramatic boost to playing numbers this 

season. 

‘‘Havingitontelevision is starting to 

make the game more appealing as kids 

are seeing the White Ferns on Free to 

Air. 

‘‘It has made amassive difference. If 

you can’t see it, you can’t be it.’’ 

Canterbury Country Cricket 

executive director Peter Devlin said 

his organisation catered for an extra 20 

teams in the lower grades when cricket 

returned after the Christmas break 

this season. 

‘‘It is our biggest increase by far. 

Normally we would expect eight to 10 

extra teams. 

‘‘Part of that is the programmes we 

do in schools, but the fact it is 

accessible on television has made a 

difference.’’ 

Mr Devlin said doubling the capacity 

at MainPower Oval could open up new 

possibilities, including hosting 

children’s cricket tournaments. 

Canterbury Cricket hopes to start 

work on developing the new facilities 

in 2026, with the aim of having it ready 

for the 2026/27 cricket season. 

‘‘We are massively positive about it 

because we need it. All the major 

associations need two grounds,’’ Mr 

Curwin said. 

‘‘At the moment the burden is on 

Country, but if we work together we can 

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Skill session ... North Canterbury Woodcraft Club president Noel Graham helping 

Harrison Bagrie, aged 12, learn the art of woodturning at the club’s rooms at Northbrook 

Studios in Rangiora recently. 

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Honing students skills 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

The North Canterbury Woodcraft Club 

is proving popular for homeschool 

students to learn the ancient craft of 

wood turning. 

Club president Noel Graham, who 

has been wood turning for 30 years, 

says homeschooled young people 

make up alarge portion of those at the 

club being taught the basic woodcraft 

skills required to progress further. 

‘‘They are apleasure to have in our 

club. They are respectful, enthusiastic 

and keen to learn,’’ he says. 

Noel believes wood turning, which 

involves shaping wood with alathe, is 

popular with young people because ‘‘it 

is one of thefew craft activities where 

individuals walk in with just an idea of 

what they intend to achieve and walk 

out acouple of hours later with a 

completed item’’. 

Children have to be about 12 years 

old before they can join the club. ‘‘This 

is more of aheight requirement than 

an age restriction,'' Noel says. 

‘‘They have to be acertain height to 

be able to operate alathe.’’ 

HarrisonBagrie, aged 12, of 

Rangiora, was keen to join the club 

earlier this year when he turned 12 

and was tall enough, and he is enjoying 

his time there, his mother Ruth Bagrie 

says. 

Harrison’s elder sister Kaitlyn, aged 

21, and brother Jack, aged 18, also 

joined the club as youngsters. 

Jack has taken his love of working 

with wood and the skills he learnt at 

the club astep further, and now has an 

apprenticeship building kitchens with 

Misco Joinery in Kaiapoi. 

New club members all learn how to 

use alathe and various woodturning 

chisels. 

Initially newcomers will be shown 

how to make garden implements, then 

bowls, but as their skill level improves 

they ‘‘quickly come in with definite 

ideas of what they want to make in a 

session’’, Noel says. 

Many different types of timber are 

used, sourced from felled trees 

gathered by members. 

The club’s workshop is at 

Northbrook Studios in Rangiora. 

It is equipped with arange of 

machines and tools for members’ use 

and is open on Wednesday, from 1pm 

to 4pm, and on Thursday from 7pm to 

9pm. 

All new members arewelcome and 

experienced members are keen to 

support them as they learn wood 

turning and other wood crafts. 

Bridge repairs start 

Work has started on the next stage of 

the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge deck 

replacement project. 

The Selwyn and the Waimakariri 

District Councils say workershave 

started installing scaffolding ahead 

of replacing the bridge deck on the 

bridge. 

Temporary traffic lights have been 

installed to control traffic. 

The councils advises delays of up 

to 10 minutes for motorists. 

The nightly bridge closure will 

start from Tuesday April 2, between 

7.30pm and 4.30am, for about 6 

weeks. 

The construction teams will not 

workonFriday and Saturday nights. 

During the night time closures, the 

alternative route is via the SH1 

WaimakaririRiver Bridge near 

Kaiapoi then via the Christchurch/ 

SH1 bypass and turn right at 

Yaldhurst Road and then head up 

SH73. 

This route is about 115km so plan 

your trip accordingly. 

During the day, the bridge will be 

open to normal traffic flow, with 

temporarytraffic lights in place. 

Expect delays of up to 10 minutes. 

Updates will be posted on 

Facebook and on both councils 

websites.

May opening for 42nd Street 

Get ready to tap your feet and immerse 

yourself in the enchanting world of 

Broadway, as tickets for ‘‘42nd Street'' go 

on sale in North Canterburytoday, 

Thursday, March 28. 

Presented by North Canterbury 

Musicals, this dazzling spectacle promises 

to transportaudiences to the vibrant 

streets of 1930s New York City, where 

dreams are made and stars are born. 

The story follows Peggy Sawyer, ayoung 

dancer with big dreams, as she navigates 

the trials and triumphs of showbiz, 

ultimately finding her place in the 

spotlight. 

Filled with dazzling dance numbers and 

unforgettable melodies, 42nd Street is a 

mustseefor audiences of all ages. 

Petrina Chisholm (Director), Colette 

Inkster (Choreographer and Assistant 

Director), and Gavin Hurley (Musical 

Director), the powerhouse creative team 

at the helm of the show have put together 

atruly spectacular show that will captivate 

audiences from curtain up to curtain 

down. 

‘‘Get ready for an unforgettable journey 

into the heart of Broadway,’’ Ms Chisholm 

says. 

‘‘With an incredibly talented cast and 

crew, we're bringing the magic of ‘42nd 

Street' to Rangiora in away that's sure to 

dazzle and delight.’’ 

From the iconic opening number 

‘‘Audition’’, to the showstopping finale 

‘‘42nd Street’’, the musical showcases the 

talents of local performers and musicians 

who have been working tirelessly to bring 

this classic to the stage. 

Dave Greensmith, remembered by 

audiences for his roles as the Teen Angel 

in ‘‘Grease’’ and the Pharaoh in ‘‘Joseph 

and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’’, 

is set to make his debut as alead, 

portraying Julian Marsh with a 

commanding stage presence, embodying 

the intense Broadway director. 

42nd Street ... Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway show presented by North 

canterbury Musicals in the Rangiora Town Hall. 

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He will be joined onstage by Emily 

Gunn, known for her portrayal of Sandy 

Dumbrowski in the 2023 production of 

‘‘Grease’’ alongside Scott Morrow, a 

stalwart of NCMS since 1992, who will 

embody Abner Dillon, the wealthy yet 

gruff Broadway producer, and Chris 

Finnie, with arich history at Showbiz, 

making her NCMS debut as the iconic 

Maggie Jones. 

North Canterbury Musicals, established 

in 1964, is the heart of musical theatre in 

North Canterbury. 

The society is proud to support 

dedicated people with apassion to 

perform. 

Tickets for ‘‘42nd Street’’ are now 

available (from 9am) for purchase online 

at ncms.co.nz, or by visiting the box office 

at the Kaiapoi iSITE (143 Williams St, 

Kaiapoi). 

With performances running from May 9 

to May 25, at the Rangiora Town Hall, 

theatre goers are encouraged to secure 

their seats early to avoid missing out on 

what promises to be one of the theatrical 

highlights of the year. 

Don't miss your chance to experience 

the magic of Broadway right here in North 

Canterbury. Book your tickets now and 

join us for an unforgettable journey down 

‘‘42nd Street"! 

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Mayor Marie Black 

Pressure on councils 

due to risingcosts 

Last week Ihad the opportunity to 

attend the regular zone forum with 

Mayors and Chief Executives from 

across the South Island, inclusive of the 

Chatham Island. 

National Council President Mayor 

Sam Broughton from Selwyn District 

Council reported that up and downthe 

country councils are being faced with 

increasing costs which is placing 

enormous pressure on councils and 

their communities. 

Some of the interesting facts 

presented are that bridges are 38 

percent more expensive to build, roads 

and infrastructure are 27% more 

expensive to build and maintain, and 

sewerage systems are 30% more 

expensive to build compared to just 

three years ago. 

Most councils are at apoint where, 

sweating their assets or under investing 

in new assets, will impact on services, 

and councils that have taken on debt to 

fund large infrastructure investments 

are now paying huge interestcosts. 

With additional council 

responsibilities mandated through 

central government and amuch 

stronger regulatory framework coupled 

withreduced funding levers this is 

making some situations moredifficult 

to manage. 

Putting that into aHurunui context 

we have 282 bridges that were mostly 

built in the 1950’s which will be up for 

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plants. 

Our LTP is focusingonsome of these 

issues, and now we welcome your 

participation and provide some 

feedback to your elected members. 

Over the years we have looked for 

innovative ways to encourage your 

engagement with ajourney on the Weka 

Passrailway, aquiz evening, dropin 

sessions and public presentations. This 

year to launch our consultation time, we 

are inviting you to come along to the 

Amberley Domain, at 6.30pm on 

Thursday, April 4. 

There will be abrief overview of the 

LTP prior to afree sitting of the movie 

‘‘Pecking Order’’. So bring along your 

neighbours and friends, your picnic tea 

and sit backand relax. 

If the weather doesn’t cooperate — 

although abit of rain would be very 

welcome —wewill be in the Tin Shed. 

Public sessions will be held in 

Cheviot, and Hanmer Springs, and you 

are welcome to call your local 

councillor or myself to attend your 

community group where we can outline 

the draft LTP and the process for you to 

feedback. 

We need to work collectively to 

achieve the plan, and help shape our 

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Growth constraint 



Planning for growth in Amberley is 

constrained by efforts to protect 

agricultural land. 

Growth scenarios used by the Hurunui 

District Council suggest the south ward’s 

population of 5590 could double over the 

next 10 years. 

But Mayor Marie Black said there is 

uncertainty due to national legislation. 

For now, the south ward’s main town of 

Amberley is surrounded by land which is 

protected under the existing National 

Policy Statement (NPS) of highly 

productive land. 

The HurunuiDistrict Council’s strategy 

and community committee has adopted a 

draft South Ward Spatial Plan, with plans 

for growth over the next 30 years. 

It is now out for publicengagement until 

April 29 and the district’s south ward 

councillorsare keen to receive feedback 

from residents. 

Should there be any legislative change to 

how the land is categorised after the 

spatial plan is adopted, the council’s chief 

strategyand community officer Judith 

Batchelorsaid this can be addressed 

throughaplan changewhen any land is 

rezoned. 

‘‘We will look to influence the highly 

productive land mapping in conversation 

with Environment Canterbury, but at the 

moment we need to comply with NPS.’’ 

She said Environment Canterburyhas 

indicated the draft mapping will come 

back to the council for comment. 

Councillor Pauline White said adopting 

the draft spatial plan is ‘‘a positive step’’. 

‘‘It is important for the council to be 

aware of what might be coming and how 

the community would like to see that 

growth managed.’’ 

Councillor Garry Jackson said the draft 

plan addressed both residential expansion 

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and commercial development. 

‘‘Amberley is within commuting distance 

from Christchurch, so it is about how we 

manage that growth so we retain the 

country feel as opposed to becoming a 

suburb of Christchurch.’’ 

Fellow south ward councillor Vanessa 

McPherson said housing capacity is 

sufficient in the short and medium term, 

but options like terraced housing could be 

looked at in the long term. 

‘‘You only have to look at some of the 

developments in Christchurch to realise 

that with design guidance, retaining rural 

character is achievable.’’ 

Allowing for industrial land is also 

essential to the area’s economic growth, 

she said. The spatial plan identifies the 

need to consolidate Amberley’s growth, 

where there is existing infrastructure and 

services, while the Leithfield village has 

limited room for growth. 

The coastal settlements of Amberley 

Beach and Leithfield Beach have 

constraints which have been identified in 

coastal adaptation plans. 

No growth is proposed for the rural 

settlements of Balcairn and Broomfield, 

while there is already land zoned for 

development at Ashley Forest. 

South Ward Community Committee 

chairperson Jo Hassall, who also chairs 

the Leithfield Community Centre 

committee, said she is pleased the council 

listened to Leithfield residents in its initial 

engagement. 

‘‘We have such anice village we don’t 

want to lose that village feel. The council 

staff originally suggested they could 

expand the village up the hill, but now they 

realise there is plenty of spaces to infill in 

the village rather than spreading out.’’ 

The plan also identifies opportunities to 

lobby for public transportasthe 

population grows. 



Divisionover how to achieve open, transparent meetings 



Canterbury’s regional councillors say they 

want open and transparent meetings, but 

are divided on how to achieve it. 

Amotion by councillor Greg Byrnes 

calling for Environment Canterbury’s 

briefings, workshops and seminars to be 

open to the public was lost by seven votes 

to nine at Wednesday's council meeting. 

But councillors agreed on theneed to be 

more transparent. 

Cr Byrnes said his motion was in line 

with recommendations from Ombudsman 

Peter Boshier in areport released in 

October last year. 

‘‘The principleofopen by default should 

be the starting point and then you can 

consider whether it needs to be closed and 

why. 

‘‘If you can’t have the couragetosay 

what you think in front of your 

constituents then it is apretty sad state of 

affairs.’’ 

He noted meetings were not 

livestreamed to the public and recordings 

were not released until five days after a 

meeting. 

The Christchurch City Council recently 

adopted asimilar motion. 

NgāiTahu councillorsTutehounuku 

Korako andIaean Cranwell said they 

supported the intent of the motion, but 

voted against it because Te Rōpū Tuia (a 

committee comprising Papatipu Rūnanga 

chairs and councillors) had not been 

consulted. 

Several councillorsexpressed concern 

that having staff briefings to councillors 

open to the public could prevent ‘‘free and 

frank discussion’’ and hamper the ‘‘flow of 

information’’. 

North Canterbury councillor Claire 

McKay questioned the need for the 

motion. 

‘‘What do you not trust about our council 

processes?’’ she asked. 

Butfellow North Canterbury councillor 

Grant Edgesaid the Ombudsman 

addressed the concerns raised by 

councillorsinthe report. 

‘‘The report makes clear that 

councillorsare required to conduct 

business in an open and accountable 

manner. The Ombudsman acknowledges 

there are times when meetings will need 

to be closed, but they need to be open by 

default, which this motion proposes.’’ 

Councillor Genevieve Robinson said the 

motion was not proposing amajor change 

to processes. 

‘‘Coming from ajournalism background, 

you need the information so you can ask 

the right questions and talk to the right 

people so you can write your story.’’ 

Chairperson Peter Scott said there was 

support for the intent of the motion and 

encouraged Cr Byrnes to come back with a 

motion ‘‘which works for everybody’’. 



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Club hosts Kobori siblings 


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The Rangiora Golf Club has 

hosted an evening to unveil 

plaques honouring the 

achievements of two of its young 

golf stars. 

Momoka Kobori, aged 25, and 

her younger brother Kazuma, 

aged 22, began playing golf at the 

Rangiora club as youngsters. 

Both now credit it as playing an 

important role in the 

international success they are 

now achieving. 

‘‘There is no way we would be 

where we are today without the 

start we received here at the 

Rangiora Golf Club,’’ Kazuma 

says. 

‘‘There is such agood vibe 

here.’’ 

Both siblings have busy 

schedules on the international, 

professional golf circuit, but 

returned to their home base in 

Rangiora to attend the club’s 

event last week, along with their 

parents, Ryo and Junko. Momoka 

said every time she returns home 

to Rangiora she says to herself: 

‘‘It doesn’t get much better than 

this.’’ 

The Rangiora Golf Club’s 

president Karen Craige says the 

club is really grateful to Kazuma 

and Momoka for continuing to 

connect the Rangiora Clubwith 

their success on the world stage. 

‘‘I can’t believe what your 

success is doing for our club,’’ she 

says. 

‘‘It is an absolutely fantastic 

thing to have you connecting with 

our club. 

It gives our club members areal 

buzz to hear that connection.’’ 

Young golf stars ... Momoka and Kazuma Kobori, with their parents, Ryo, 

front right and Junko, at the Rangiora Golf Club. The siblings joined the club 

as 12yearolds. 


Momoka and Kazuma were 

born in Japan but moved to 

Rangiora with their parents in 

2007. They attended Rangiora 

High School, where both 

successful junior and amateur 

golfers and have continued to 

blaze atrail of excellence since 

turning professional. 

Kazuma has had adream start 

to his professional career 

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his November 2023 debut, gaining 

his DP World Tour card and also 

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Both siblings remain humble 

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members. 

New car ... Anew Mazda for North Canterbury Neighbourhood 

Support (from left) NZ Police Sergeant Rob Irvine, Tim McCracken 

Sales Manager Arthur Burke Mazda Amberley, Dalice Stewart 

manager North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support, Craig Schroder 

General Manager Arthur Burke Mazda Amberley, Brent Cairns North 

Canterbury Neighbourhood Support Chair. 


New car big help 

North Canterbury 

Neighbourhood Support are 

grateful for the generous 

donation of anew car to help 

them provide their services in 

North Canterbury. 

Dalice Stewart, manager of 

North Canterbury 

Neighbourhood Support 

(NCNS), says it helps her get 

out and about to visit their 

community which extends 

from Kaiapoi to Kaikoura. 

‘‘Arthur Burke Mazda 

Amberley have been 

incredibly generous to us and 

given us another brand new 

car. They gave us one last 

December and now have 

swapped it out for this brand 

new 2024 Mazda 2.’’ 

Dalice says they couldn't do 

the work in the community 

without the support from 

Arthur Burke. 

‘‘We are presently working 

with Civil Defence to get local 

emergency hubs set up. 

‘‘It’s about connecting 

neighbours and 

neighbourhoods to be safe, 

connected and more resilient. 

Recent fires have shown us 

there is ahuge need for this 

type of service.’’ 

NCNS have the backing and 

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Council is asking the Hurunui community for their 

views on anumber of proposals. It’s important our 

communities get involved in Local Government 

decision making so that Council’s decisionsand actions 

align with the community’s. On this page is asnapshot 

of the topics of which we are interested in hearing 

your views. We encourage you to ‘Have your say’ on 

any one, or all of these. 

2. Representation Review 

3. Draft Reserves Management Plan 4. Fees and Charges 

Councils are required toreview their 

representation arrangements at least 

once every six years under the Local 

Electoral Act. This process iscalled the 

Representation Review. 

Over time, communities change. They 

can grow orshrink insize and their 

makeup can also change -from rural, 

to urban, from atown toacity, etc. 

The review looks at wards and 

numbers of councillors and 

communities. 

While Hurunui’s three wards still fit 

the population-to-councillor formula, 

Council is required to undertake a 

review regardless. 

Council isgoing out tothe community 

proposing a change to the current 

structure with the addition ofaSouth 

Ward Community Board, tobeelected 

from two electoral subdivisions within 

the ward. Submissions close at 5pm 

on 8May. 

1.Draft Long Term Plan 

Council is reviewing the Reserves Management Plan 2012. We want to ensure 

reserves are managed in the best way possible to allow community use and 

enjoyment, whilepreservingand protecting them forfuturegenerations. 

It’srecommendedreservesmanagementplans be reviewed every10years. Since the 

2012 plan was adopted, there have been changes tothe number of our reserves and 

how we useand manage them. 

Last year, wewent out to our community for feedback on the General Policies ofthe 

ReservesManagementPlan, andCouncil worked with theHanmerSprings Community 

Board, Ward Community Committees and Council officers to review and develop 

individual reserve policies for their areas. Adraft Reserves Management Plan isnow 

available forcomment. Submissionsclose at 5pmon23May. 

Council’s Fees and Charges are reviewed 

every year toensure they remain current 

andalignwithbudgetaryrequirements. 

Council aims torecover some, orall, of 

the costs associated with providing 

certificates, approvals, permits or 

consents, as well as conducting 

inspections, especially when there is a 

significant private benefit. If these costs 

are not recovered from users, the 

alternative istoallocate them to general 

ratesrevenue,impacting allratepayers. 

Council isasking the community’s views 

on threeoptions: 

Adopt the proposed Fees and 

Charges outlined in the draft Fees 

andCharges 2024/25. 

Maintain status quo, keeping the 

Fees and Charges as they are inthe 

currentyear(2023/24). 

Revoke or lower the Fees and 

Charges. 

Submissions closeat5pm on 29 April. 

5. Draft South Ward 

Spatial Plan 

The 2024-34 Long Term Plan sets the 

direction for the next 10 years for 

Hurunui District, looking at what 

services Council will provide, what 

they will cost and atwhat levels rates 

willbeset. 

A number of key issues are facing 

ratepayers as we look at how the 

district will meet increased costs to 

upgrading drinking and wastewater 

supplies, meet regulatory changes in 

how we rate for stormwater, and 

maintain the roading renewal 

programme to the desired standard. 

We are seeking community views on 

financial modelling for the Queen 

Mary south site. Submissions close at 

5pmon29April. 

Have Your Say 

Submissions on anyofthe topics on this page must be made in writing: 

Onlineatwww.hurunui.govt.nz/have-your-say/consultations 

Emailtosubmission@hurunui.govt.nz 

Drop offtoany HurunuiCouncil servicecentreorlibrary 

Post to:Hurunui District Council, PO Box13, Amberley 7441 

Remembertoinclude your contactdetails andclearly statewhich topic 

you aresubmitting on. 

Key dates and events 

Thank you to everyone who gave usyour 

ideas on how the South Ward should 

developoverthe next 30 years. 

We have collated the feedback to create 

the draft South Ward Spatial Plan, which 

is our blueprint for how the South Ward 

will look andgrowoverthe next 30 years. 

We’ve created some draft maps that 

show all the exciting ideas for the South 

Ward’s future development. We want to 

hear from you if we’ve got it right. 

Feedback closes at 5pmon29April. 

There will be many opportunitiestoengagewiththe Councilface-to-face. 

Celebratethe launch of thedraft Long Term Plan 2024-34and allthe 

other topics we’regoing outfor consultation on at aFREEoutdoor 

cinema eveningatthe Amberley Domain/Tin Shed on Thursday 4April 

at6.30pm. We will be showingakiwi classic: ‘Pecking Order’ -set right 

here in Canterbury. 

Public meetings will also be held at theHanmerSprings Libraryon 

Wednesday 10 Aprilat6.30pmand at theCheviot Knox Community 

Centre on Monday 15 Aprilat6.30pm. 

Amberley Farmers’ Market 30 March-27 April, andHanmerSprings 

Village Market on 30 March2024. 

For details of what is proposedonall of these topics, and to 

make asubmission on any or all of these, pleasegoto 

www.hurunui.govt.nz/have-your-say/consultations 

www.hurunui.govt.nz 

Hurunui District Council 

Cheviot Freephone 03 3198812, Amuri & Hanmer 

Springs Freephone 03 3158400 or 03 3148816.

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Better luck hoped for 


Multiaward winning Auckland artist 

Vjekoslav Nemesh will be hoping for 

better luck at his latest Kaiapoi 

exhibition. 

This is the fourth time Nemesh has 

exhibited work at the Art on the Quay 

Gallery in the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic 

Centre. 

The last time he exhibited there, 

during August 2020 three of his exhibits 

—two vases and apainting —were 

stolen, and they have not been 

recovered. 

It was the first time anything had been 

stolen from the gallery and security 

cameras have been installed because of 

the theft. 

Nemesh also lost art work at another 

exhibition, in Hawaii, during August last 

year when the gallery he was exhibiting 

at was burnt down during wildfires 

which killed 101 people and caused 

widespread damage in the 50th 

American state. 

His new exhibition, Metallica Nemesh 

Art, is acelebration of vibrant colours 

created with and inspired by the 

extensive Resene Metallics paint range. 

As winner of Auckland’s inaugural Art 

Battle, aglobal live art tournament, last 

year Nemesh, who was born in 

Petrovaradin, the former Yugoslavia 

which is now Serbia, was given a 

selection of Resene Metallica test pots 

and decided to put them to good use 

creating work for anew exhibition. 

Metallica Nemesh Art closes on 

Wednesday, May 1. 

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The North Canterbury News, March 28, 2024 9 

Human rights stand by ECan 



Canterbury’s regional council has 

taken astand for human rights. 

Environment Canterbury voted to 

update its procurement policy at a 

council meetingonWednesday to 

preventitfrom dealing with any 

businesses connected with the illegally 

occupied Palestinian Territories. 

The councillors voted in favour of a 

motion proposed by council staff to 

comply with United NationsSecurity 

Council Resolution 2334, which was cosponsored 

by New Zealand. 

The resolution states that Israeli 

settlements in the occupied territories 

of Palestine are illegal under 

international law. 

Following the passing of the 

resolution, the United NationsHuman 

Rights Council compiled alist of 

companies involved in the building or 

maintenance of the illegal settlements. 

The decision follows amotion moved 

by councillor Greg Byrnes last month 

calling on staff to investigate what 

would be involved in updatingthe 

policy. 

Environment Canterbury chief 

financial officer Brian Elliott said the 

council did not trade with any of the 

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Planning, preparation keys to staying safe 

The Game Animal Council is reminding 

hunters that good planning and 

preparation are the keys to asafe and 

successful roar. 

Tim Gale, general manager of the 

New Zealand Game Animal Council 

(GAC), says while the roar is an exciting 

time, it is also aperiod of increased risk 

for hunters, whichiswhy the GAC and 

other organisations in the sector have 

worked hard to push key safety 

messages. 

‘‘This year, we are focusing on 

ensuring hunters make the right 

preparations before their roar hunts.’’ 

Mr Gale says the Better Hunting 

online hunter training platform, 

produced by the NZGame Animal 

Council in conjunction with 24 

different organisations such as the 

Department of Conservation, the NZ 

Mountain Safety Council and the NZ 

Deerstalkers Association, is agreat 

placefor all hunters to start their 

hunting journey. 

It is afree elearning experience to 

help you brush up on hunting skills and 

where you can sit courses and become 

certified in hunting and firearm 

essentials. 

Mr Gale says while Better Hunting is 

aimed at inexperienced hunters, 

experienced hunters who haveused the 

platform say they havelearnt alot from 

it as well. 

‘‘It has been developed by experts to 

help upskill people who then havethe 

information at their finger tips,’’ he 

says. 

It is of particular importance with the 

roar being the busiest time of the year 

for those in the hunting sector, keen on 

scoring themselves astag. 

The website deals with planning and 

preparation, including carrying the 

right gear, checking the forecast, taking 

apersonal locator beacon and leaving 

detailed intentions, whichall 

significantly reduce the risk of 

accidents. 

Better Hunting NZalso includes 

firearm safety, river crossing safety, 

survival instruction, navigation and 

first aid, along with the information on 

good game animal management 

practices. The health of the herd is an 

important aspectofhunting. 

‘‘None of us can ever shoot aonceinalifetime 

fullymature stag ifthere are 

none around. We therefore need to be 

discerning about what we shoot and 

what we leavefor another day,’’ Mr Gale 

says. 

Mature stags havereached their full 

potential and passed on their genes, but 

younger stags can be given the chance 

to fully develop. 

‘‘As aKiwi hunter, harvesting to feed 

your family, and the conservation of our 

native species, are just as important as 

taking atrophy animal. 

‘‘The good news is that by practicing 

good game animal management, you 

can help to achieve all three. Ensuring 

adecent hind harvest will also help 

manage the population, resulting in 

healthier animals, ahealthier 

environment and abetter malefemale 

balance,’’ Mr Gale says. 

He points out one module gives 

hunters the tools to sight in rifles 

without wasting ammunition, giving 

them the theory and knowledge to go to 

the range and sight in their own rifles. 

He also stresses that people should 

write down their intentions before 

leaving home to go out hunting, such as 

putting them up on the fridge, or texting 

them to their partners and family. This 

helps if there is an incident, and 

searchers then know where to start 

locating hunters in time of need. 

‘‘We have had overwhelmingly 

positive feedback about Better Hunting 

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Duck season looking good 

North Canterbury Fish &Game 

says the upcoming 2024 duckhunting 

season looks great. 

Game bird specialist Matthew 

Garrick says the number of 

birds around is looking good. 

‘‘A good spring breeding 

season means there are lots of 

birds, but with the drought, 

birds are in places that are 

holding water,’’ he says. 

‘‘This means if we don’t get 

some substantial rain before 

May 4, then hunters might not 

have their usual hunting spots 

available to them.’’ 

He recommends hunters get 

out now and start scouting 

backup locations for opening 

morning. 

‘‘If they turn up to where they 

have traditionally hunted, they 

might be surprised that their 

normal spots don’t have any 

water,’’hesays. 

Duckhunting is apopular 

time in the North Canterbury 

region, and almost 3000 local 

hunters will be out on opening 

morning. 

Many people take the 

opportunity to come together as 

families and friends, and 

gather freerangesustainable 

game birds on opening 

weekend. 

Duckhunting is often a 

celebration of what it means to 

be akiwi —wecan go and 

gather game food together 

because, unlike most other 

forms of hunting, game bird 

hunting can be done 

collectively. 

However, Mr Garrick says, 

many hunters don’t realise 

game bird hunting season is 

Waiting ... Hunters on opening morning 2023 in North Canterbury. 

PHOTO WILLIE DULEY 

more than justopening 

weekend —itruns for three 

months in the South Island. 

Therefore, most hunters 

aren’t accessingthe full 

potential of their game bird 

licence by just hunting opening 

weekend. 

New Zealand, especially the 

South Island, has agenerous 

game bird hunting season, 

providinghunterswith many 

opportunities. 

Another important preseason 

date for game bird 

hunters is Pegging Day which 

this year is April 7. 

Peggingday is when hunters 

wishing to hunt public land, can 

peg an existing maimai that the 

previous season’s hunter hasn’t 

already pegged. 

Hunters can claim the vacant 

maimai anytime after 10am on 

April 7. 

Fish &Game recommends 

hunters also take aphoto of the 

peg on their phone to verify the 

date and time of the pegging. 

Mr Garrick says, everything 

looks like North Canterbury 

hunters should have areally 

productive opening weekend 

this year. ‘‘Good bird numbers 

means that hunters who find 

the water will find the birds.’’ 

Focus on firearms 

Around 20 North Canterbury 

hunters had firearms seized by 

Fish &Game Rangers on the 

opening weekend of the 2023 

game bird hunting season. 

North CanterburyFish & 

Game Officer Richard 

Cosgrove says this level of 

offending was disappointing 

for all the other duck hunters 

following the rules. 

‘‘We’ve used the situation to 

work with The Firearms Safety 

Authority, the New Zealand 

Police and the rural 

community to get more 

information out there and 

remind duck hunters that 

firearms regulations have 

changed in the last couple of 

years,’’ he says. 

All of the people who had 

firearms seized or left 

unattended firearms and 

ammunition in maimai’s, will 

now have their suitability to 

hold afirearms licence 

reviewed under the ‘‘Fit and 

Proper’’ test used by the 

Firearms Safety Authority. 

The 2021 changes to the Arms 

Act states ‘‘if you are charged 

with an offence under the 

Wildlife Act –such as hunting 

without agame bird licence – 

your ability to hold afirearms 

licencewill come into doubt’’. 

In addition to those changes, 

the Firearms Safety Authority 

implemented new 

requirements for the 

transporting and storage of 

firearms and the direct 

supervision of unlicensed 

firearms users. 

North CanterburyFish & 

Game officers found multiple 

firearms left unattended in 

maimai’s —insome cases 

overnight —with ammunition 

present. 

‘‘Not only is this criminally 

stupid, but it is also incredibly 

dangerous and disrespectful to 

the land owner whose property 

they were hunting on. Ihate to 

think what could have 

happened if young children 

had found these firearms 

instead of the Fish &Game 

Rangers,’’ says Mr Cosgrove. 

Nontoxic ammunition is 

mandatoryfor the 2024 game 

bird season, after the last 

exemption for lead shot in .410 

shotguns was removed. 

The Firearms Safety 

Authority has stepped up 

advertising around the duckshooting 

season and the roar 

this year. ‘‘It’s been great to see 

our fellow statutory agencies — 

the recently created Firearms 

Safety Authority and the Game 

Animal Council —join Fish & 

Game in the firearms safety 

space,’’ he says. 

Fish &Game asks duck 

hunters to check their mates 

have agame bird hunting 

licence before opening 

morning. 

‘‘It’s easy to get your game 

bird hunting licence. You can 

buy it online now, or support 

your local hunting retailers and 

pop instore and purchase a 

licence there,’’ Mr Cosgrove 

says. ‘‘Fish &Game has strong 

and active compliance teams 

operating throughout the 

country. Often, our Rangers are 

accompanied by Police 

Officers, so expect to see us 

whether you hunt private or 

public water.’’



Hunters urged to identify their targets 

The Roar season about to begin and 

hunters need to take extra special care, 

says the New Zealand Deerstalkers 

Association Chief Executive, Gwyn 

Thurlow. 

‘‘I would like to remind all hunters to 

be particularly cautious at this time, 

which is the busiest time of year in the 

hunting calendar. 

‘‘Be certain beyond all doubt when 

identifying your target, and always 

assume anything you hear or glimpse in 

the bush could be another human until 

you have a100 percent positive 

identification,’’ he says. 

Mr Thurlow says the message is 

particularly important as Easter 

weekend will fall within the peak Roar 

period, which makes it more likely that 

many hunters will take advantage of the 

long weekend to get out hunting in 

droves. 

‘‘With an increased number of people 

hunting public land, there is an 

increased risk so all hunters must 

remain diligent.’’ 

Mr Thurlow says the identify your 

target rule always applied but should be 

emphasised again for the Roaring 

season, or ‘the Roar' the time of year 

from about late March to the end of April 

during which red deer are mating. 

Though there is an increased risk of 

encountering other hunting parties 

during this busy period, it is important 

to note that incidents are more likely to 

occur within hunting parties. 

As such, it is critical to communicate 

with your hunting party and agree on 

plans for movement and dividing 

hunting grounds, then commit to the 

plan. 

‘‘We all know the temptation to 

deviate from aplan when we hear astag 

Roaring outside our agreed hunting 

area, however the risk of from the plan 

is not worth the risk. 

‘‘The Roar may be aprized stag, or 

another hunter seeking to attract the 

attention of other animals. 

‘‘If you hear astag from your friends 

area, then rather than entering their 

ground and risk atragedy, be happy on 

their behalf and focus on your own hunt 

instead,’’ Mr Thurlow says.. 

Stags Roar to defend their territories 

and attract females, and hunters track 

them by this noise in the hope of 

securing atrophy. 

‘‘Often Roaring back at astag will 

attract it, and lead to an opportunity for 

ashot, but there is also the risk that you 

will draw in another hunter who thinks 

you are astag. 

‘‘This means you must be especially 

careful and not get carried away by the 

excitement of the chase.’’ 

Movement, sound, colour and shape 

can be very deceptive and it is every 

hunters absolute responsibility to prove 

it is safe to fire. 

He also emphasised the need for 

hunters to avoid losing visual contact 

with ahunting companion, to wear 

coloured clothing in contrast with the 

environment, carry an emergency 

locator beacon, and take all the other 

normal precautions in the Firearms 

Safety Code. 

About the deer Roar/rut 

The Roar runs from late March 

through April, peaking early April. 

It is the breeding season of New 

Zealand's deer species. 

The Roar lasts about four weeks, with 

stags being the most vocal in the middle 

two weeks. 

The 2024 Roar season coincides with 

our Easter Holiday long weekend and so 

will be well attended by New Zealand's 

hunting community. Like duck shooting 

opening weekend, the Roar is the most 

important event on most game hunters 

annual calendars. 

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One mistake can cost alife 

The Easter break coincides with 

the early part of the Roar 

hunting season, and it’s likely 

big numbers of hunters will take 

to the bush this long weekend. 

Recreational firearms user 

groups have been coordinating 

their messaging this year, to 

ensure safety remains top of 

mind to the thousands of hunters 

who might take to the hills and 

bush chasingroaring stags or 

croaking bucks this autumn. 

Te Tari Preke/ Firearms 

Safety Authority, which chairs 

the Recreational Firearms 

Users Group, says New Zealand 

hunters in general have agood 

culturearound firearms safety, 

but it only takes one mistake to 

ruin many peoples lives,and the 

roar has aspike in these types of 

incidents. 

Recreational hunting is abig 

part of many New Zealanders 

lives, says Te Tari Preke 

DirectorofPartnerships Mike 

McIlraith. 

‘‘We just want everyone 

involved to have agreat time 

away and to head home safe at 

the end to their loved ones.’’ 

Mike McIlraith says Te Tari 

Preke will be running safety 

messages in mainstream media 

and has coordinated with key 

recreational firearms users 

groups who share the same 

safety goals for anyone out 

hunting this Roar. 

‘‘Keeping themselves and 

others in their hunting area safe 

takes more than luck,’’ says Mike 

McIlraith. 

‘‘We’veboiled it down to three 

key reminders for hunters this 

year —make aplan for your hunt 

Remain safe ... Hunters taking to the hills this weekend are being urged to 

stay safe, plan their hunt and stick to the plan. 


and stick to it; always treat every 

firearm as loaded; and identify 

your target beyond all doubt. 

Mike McIlraith says hunters 

are lucky to be hunting in atime 

of high deer numbersinmany 

places,with lots of opportunities 

for deer. 

Hunters don’t need to be in a 

rush to shoot the first deer they 

see, they should take their time, 

and wait until they see the whole 

animal. 

‘‘All of this helps to keep the 

hunter calm and make 100 per 

cent surethey have identified 

their target. 

‘‘If they have any doubts, then 

don’t shoot,’’ he says. 

‘‘Hunters shouldn’t feel 

pressured to take the shot — no 

meat or no trophy is better than 

no mate. We want all hunters to 

have agreat Roar trip and come 

home safely.’’ 

The Recreational Firearms 

UsersGroupwas formed to help 

align the importantmessaging of 

the various stakeholder groups 

involved in recreational hunting 

in New Zealand. This group 

consists of Federated Farmers 

of New Zealand, Fish &Game 

NZ, Game Animal Council, 

Mountain Safety Council, NZ 

Deerstalkers Association,and 

Te Tari Preke. 

The Roar is the name given to 

the time of year when hunters 

target Red Deer stags which are 

at their most vocal attracting 

mates. 

Counting to monitor 

game birds and fish 

Fish &Game staff across the 

country are out of their offices 

catching and counting birds, or 

kittedupinwetsuits to count 

fish. 

Fish &Game New Zealand 

chief executive Corina Jordan 

spent two days recently 

helping the Taranaki and 

Wellington offices banding 

mallard and grey ducks. 

‘‘It’s great toget away from 

computer screens and 

meetings, toget out in nature 

and get stuck in with the team 

doing valuable monitoring 

work as CEO of Fish &Game,’’ 

says Jordan, who helped band 

500 birds. 

‘‘Every year we band about 

3500 birds in Auckland and 

Waikato, 3000 in Taranaki and 

Wellington, and afurther 1800 

in our Eastern region. 

‘‘We’ve been banding 

waterfowl for more than 30 

years because it’s important 

we have agood understanding 

of numbers and harvest rates 

so we can sustainably manage 

hunting.’’ 

Birds are tempted with 

grain, and information about 

their age and sex is recorded 

when birds are banded with a 

uniquely numbered band 

attached to their leg. 

‘‘We also get agood handle 

on how healthy the birds are,’’ 

she says. 

Unlike their northern 

hemisphere counterparts most 

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to travel more than 25km from 

where they were banded, but 

there have been instances 

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The management of iconic Kaiapoi 

events suchasthe Matariki, Party in the 

Park and Waitangi Day celebrations 

will stay local with the announcement 

of anew company to run these three 

and other new public events annually. 

Blue Sky Events —Karl Howarth and 

Sarah Broughton —the team behind 

the Rangiora Festival of Colour, 

MainPower Light Festival and also the 

Waimakariri Winter Festival, have 

taken onboard the management of the 

big three Kaiapoi events as the 

organisers, All Together Kaiapoi, will 

soon disband. 

‘‘We'd like to extend aheartfelt thank 

you to the All Together Kaiapoi team 

for their hard work creating so many 

wonderful events in Kaiapoi over the 

years. 

‘‘They have lifted spirits and brought 

thecommunity together.’’ 

❛We have worked with events 

of this scale and size before 

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Karl says they are grateful they have 

been entrusted by ATK to take over 

their three major events, continuing 

their legacyand keep these events in 

Kaiapoi as they celebrate and showcase 

what agreat placeKaiapoi is to live, 

work, shop and play. 

‘‘It’s abig step for Sarah and I. 

‘‘We haveworked with events of this 

scale and size before and look forward 

to helping these three and other events 

grow and prosper in the future.’’ 

‘‘I’m based in Rangiora and Sarah’s in 

Kaiapoi, so when ATK asked for 

interest to take over their events we put 

in aproposal as we are keen to spread 

our wings abit.’’ 

Blue Sky Events haverun large scale 

events in Christchurch and North 

Canterbury for eight years and are very 

excited for this next chapter, which 

includes anew event for Kaiapoi. 

Riversong Kaiapoi will be held on 

Saturday, April 20, on the banks of the 

Kaiapoi River. 

Karl says it features local musicians, 

food, drink and entertainment, a 

festival zone and lighting up of theriver 

itself. 

‘‘It’s been on the cards for over ayear, 

and it’s been quite good timing for us 

taking over these three big events and 

adding another.’’ 

He says their aim is to make it an 

annual summer event and are already 

planning for next year’s Riversong 

Kaiapoi festival, to turn it into 

something bigger and more of ariver 

carnival style event. 

Kaiapoi Promotions Association 

chairperson Janine Duke says she 

welcomes Blue Sky Events 

management of the events. The KPA 

will continue to support Blue Sky and 

all the local businesses involved in 

these events.’’ 

Blue Sky Events has renamed the old 

ATK FaceBook site as Kaiapoi Events 

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17 

New space ... Oxford Area School principal Mike Hart (left) chats to morning receptionist 

Rachel Stagg in the new Takurua (Sirius) building. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

OAS plans paused 

By DAVID HILL. 


As an Oxford school marks the opening 

of anew building, the wait continues for 

acomplete rebuild. 

Oxford Area School celebrated the 

official opening of the new Takurua 

building with the community last week, 

but principal Mike Hart says the school 

now faces uncertainty with further 

redevelopment plans. 

The school has been caught out by the 

Government’s review of school building 

projects, putting apause on the long 

awaited redevelopment. 

Education Minister Erica Stanford 

announced last month there would be an 

inquiry into school building projects, 

which immediately put apause on 350 

projects around the country. 

‘‘Stage two has been paused. It has 

been designed and consented, but there 

is no timeline,’’ Mr Hart said. 

‘‘But we are terribly grateful for what 

we’ve got,’’ he said, referring to the 

Takurua building. 

A$10 million redevelopment of the 

school was first announced in 

September 2018, with two new buildings 

planned. 

The new Takurua building comprises 

six teaching spaces for science, food 

technology and general teaching, anew 

library space, canteen and 

administration spaces. 

It means the school has been able to 

demolish its old science and technology 

block, but the planned music, art and 

technology block is now on hold. 

These first two stages of the 

redevelopment, if completed, would give 

the year 1to13school capacity to grow 

from 500 to 600 students. 

The school’s master plan has further 

stages as the school roll grows, including 

anew school hall. 

For now secondary school students 

are continuing to make do in outdated 

buildings. 

Mr Hart said students were pleased to 

be in the new science labs 

‘‘It is great to have the new labs as in 

the old building they were really old, 

like when you and Iwere at school.’’ 

The new library has rollaway shelves 

so it can be opened up as alarge 

community space, with the attached food 

technology classrooms and canteen able 

to be used for catering. 

The layout for the redevelopment and 

the naming of the classrooms is based on 

the alignment of the night sky in 

November. 

Takurua is the Māori name for Sirius, 

the brightest star in the night sky 

Te Waka oTamarereti, which 

encapsulates constellations such as 

Orion’s belt and the Southern Cross, has 

been incorporated into the school’s 

cultural narrative with the help of Te 

Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, with the story 

illustrated on panels in the new 

building. 

Lighting has been placed in the ceiling 

in the reception area to identify the stars 

Takurua and Aotahi (Orion). 

The year 4to6block, which was 

opened eight years ago, was already 

named Aotahi. The school was 

instrumental in asuccessful application 

for international dark sky park status for 

the 11,350 hectare Oxford Forest 

Conservation Area. 

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Mike Stronach from the Christchurch Teal polo team at the South 

Island Polo Championship, Gould Cup, hosted by Glenmark Polo at 

Omihi last weekend. The Port Hills Polo team took home the Gould 

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Mine ... Simon Broom, of Amuri, vies for control over the ball from 

Lea Dietrele, of Christchurch Teal. Amuri won the zero goal handicap 

final at The South Island Championships. 

Mixing it up ... Charlie Dwyer (left), of 

Christchurch Teal, and Simon Broom, of 

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Anice chip ... ATigers Agrade team member makes anice drive 

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Cycling challenge for Kaiapoi skow project 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Each morning for afortnight, Kaiapoi 

cyclist Bruce Milsom rose, donned his one 

set of riding clothes and prepared his tired 

63yearold body for more hours in the 

saddle as he cycled 1700kms along the 

length of the South Island. 

Cycling from Queen Charlotte Sound to 

Milford Sound as part of the Sounds 2 

Sounds (S2S) challenge, was Bruce 

Milsom’s way to help fundraise for a 

historical boat renovation. 

The Alwyn GScow restoration project 

will benefit from Bruce’s endeavours by 

more than $1700, and he says he would 

happily do it again. 

His days were at times not leisurely 

rides through scenic vistas —some days 

he battled headwinds and cold rain for 

hours across barren windswept 

landscapes in Central Otago, or coped with 

his bike rattling to pieces on coarse back 

roads, or undertaking 30 river crossings in 

aday. 

But most days were thankfully fine, and 

once he set off at the tail end of the pack, 

Bruce found it to be avery pleasant 

experience. 

‘‘I had only ridden afew onedaylongdistance 

events of around 60kms, so this 

Journey’s end ... Kaiapoi cyclist Bruce 

Milsom in front of the benefactor of his 

fundraising marathon ride The Alwyn G 

Scow restoration project. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

was something different. Iknew Iwasn’t 

going to be racing up front so Ielected to 

start at the back of the pack of 260 riders 

taking part in the challenge.’’ 

The selfsupported riders' departures 

were spread out over aweek. The 100 

faster ones headed away first then days 

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including Bruce. 

This was to ease the pressure on 

accommodations along the trail and not 

have any overcrowding on the narrow 

sections of the tracks. 

Bruce says he was quickly on his own, 

but after acouple of days he teamed up 

with another rider, adoctor, and they 

travelled together the rest of the way. 

The Englishborn building surveyor says 

he didn’t start riding until2017 when he 

was 57. 

‘‘A friend got me riding, but he went 

home to the UK and Ialmost didn’t carry 

on, however, another friend got me 

interested in longer distance riding. I 

thought Iwould be so slow at it but on my 

first BridgetoBridge race Ifinished with 

110 other competitors behind me.’’ 

Coincidently when Bruce checked into 

amotel on the Marlborough leg of the S2S 

he ran into his friend from the UK who 

was pleased to see him still riding. 

‘‘It was great to see him again after so 

many years, it was all part of the fun of the 

S2S.’’ 

Bruce says that the S2S is not arace. It 

is all about the experience and it had a 

great social side. 

‘‘I would rise at 6am each day. Stretch 

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and warm up the body, ride for two hours 

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riders in acafe somewhere. Then ride for 

another two to four hours to get to amotel, 

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scattered along the way. Rest up and do it 

all again the next day.’’ 

‘‘It’s avery satisfying ride, you can go as 

slow as you want –some are still on it 

today, and it’s always nice to know there 

are people behind you who can help if you 

need it.’’ 

Bruce’s advice to aspiring entrants in 

next year's challenge is: 

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day well within your capabilities, 

particularly the first few days. 

2) Take regular breaks. ‘‘Typically I 

stopped for about 15 minutes at about 2 

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short stops.’’ 

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‘‘It takes alot less effort to get off and 

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‘‘So don't burn out trying to be ahero, get 

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Bland to Beautiful: Gardener Honoured for 

Transformation of Council Reserve 

Creating agardener’s oasis onacouncil reserve 

has seen Kaiapoi resident Jane Hughes awarded 

the overall prize for best garden in All Together 

Kaiapoi’s ‘Kaiapoi Garden Competition.’ 

Jane described her name being read out asone of 

the “most wonderful moments ofher life.” 

She said itwas an honour to have her passion 

for gardening zand her many hours ofdedication 

being acknowledged by her town. 

“I really do love my garden and Ijust feel very lucky 

that Council has allowed metoplant it out and 

treat it as if it were my own garden.” 

Jane and her husband Tedmoved totheir home 

in Tuhoe Ave, Beachgrove about seven years 

ago. When Jane first saw the property she had a 

few reservations - she didn’t like the minimalist 

landscaping of the reserve. 

But they decided to purchase and once settled in, 

Jane made plans to transform the reserve. 

All the plants and trees she planted were done at 

her own expense. 

She is abig fan ofalstroemerias, her daughter 

Hilary isaflorist and has helped her source some 

rather rare and unusual ones from the North 

Island. Jane also loves lilies and one of her greatest 

pleasures is to gift her neighbours Christmas lilies 

when the reserve garden isinfull bloom. 

Jane was raised in Kaiapoi, her family the Moores, 

farmed in Kaiapoi inthe area that is now the 

Moorcroft development. 

The brass rod from the family coal range iseven 

part ofher garden –she uses it as astake to help 

her new plantings take root. 

Jane’s daughter Kate and her grandson Ashton 

attended the awards ceremony as did anumber of 

her friends who came back and celebrated with a 

glass ofwine after the awards. 

“They were all so excited and they all enjoy the 

garden as well. It really capped off what was 

already alovely night.” 

Jane says her three daughters areall proudoftheir 

mumand she knows herlatehusband Ted, who 

passed away last year, wouldhavebeen proudaswell. 

“He used to moan about me spending somuch on 

the garden, but he would still always suggest that 

we go and have alook at plants at Terra Viva or go 

for adrive toQuerky Style atCust for alook at the 

plants and aspot of lunch. He knew how much the 

garden meant to me.” 

Jane says she is close to all her neighbours, and 

they all enjoy the transformation of the reserve. 

Her brother Thomas has sanded and stained all 

the seating and she said not once has anyone ever 

vandalised the garden. 

“They’ve never so much as pulled out aplant or 

touched the hose.” 

Waimakariri District Council Greenspace Manager 

Grant MacLeod is delighted at how well Jane has 

looked after the reserve. 

“It has been fabulous to see the care and attention 

that Jane has paid to the reserve. She has certainly 

brought avibrancy tonot only the reserve but 

the local community. She put in all the hard work 

at the beginning and that has continued in her 

tireless maintenance of the garden. Itisvery 

evident that she has alot of pride in her garden 

and her community.” 

Waimakariri District Councillor and All Together 

Kaiapoi member Brent Cairns says Jane is an 

inspiration to those around her. 

“Whenever you call in to see Jane you will more 

often than not find her in the garden -trimming 

edges or weeding. Weare so fortunate to have 

someone like her who cares about the quality 

of our reserves. It was apleasure to be able to 

acknowledge all the hard work she has done and 

award her the supreme award in the Kaiapoi 

Garden Competition. 

“The judgesall agreed, Jane’sgardenisspectacular.” 

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improving people withadisability’slife each day. 

We follow the “Spark ofLife” Philosophy and genuinely 

care for our residents as individuals and support them to 

be as independent as they are able. 

We have the following vacancies: Part-time &Full-time 

Supportive Partner 0800 to 1400 and 0700 to 1500 

morning shifts, 1500 to 2300. 

Hourly rate ranges from $23 to $30 per hour depending 

on experience and qualifications.Experienceworking with 

people with Dementia or the Elderly is beneficial, but not 

essential. In Housetraining is provided. 

Further enquiries or applications to adriel@xtra.co.nz 

or phone Mischeal McCormick027 440 8182. 

Firewood 

SPLIT Old Man Pine 3.7m 

@ $280, Split Hardwood 

Mix 3.7m @$400. Mobile 

021 993 497. 

Cars Wanted 

2663606 

CARS, vans, 4WD’s 

wanted for dismantling or 

repair. Please phone 027 

258 8366. 

Public Notices 

DEB’S Private Transport. 

Appointments, outings, 

shopping, airport transfer. 

Phone 021 28 99256. Email 

dtooby.nz@gmail.com 

Rangiora 

High School 

Basketball 

Floor 

Co-ordinator 

This is afixedterm 

position commencing 

Friday 10 May 2024 

and ends on Friday 23 

August 2024. 

The position is 5hours 

per week (from 3.30pm 

–8.30pm on Friday 

nights) based in the 

RHS Gym complex. 

For more information, 

please visit the Join Us 

/Employment page of 

our website. 

www.rangiorahigh. 

school.nz 

Applications close 9am 

on Wednesday 

3April 2024. 

Look no further 

QUARTER ACRE 

BACK SECTION 

OXFORD 

Available to rent or lease 

Would suit awide rangeofpossible 

options 

Call Kate nowon(027) 612-9813 

2665662 

Situations Vacant 

Rangiora 

High School 

Technology 

Technician 

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 

a Technology 

Technician.Thisisa 

permanent part-time 

position (10 hrs/week 

term time only). 

Applications close 

Monday 1st April 2024 

For further information 

on this position, please 

visit the Join Us / 

Employment page of our 

website: 

www.rangiorahigh. 

school.nz 

Rangiora 

High School 

1993653 

We canassist in the following: 

Rotaryboom irrigators service andrepairs 

Dairyshed yard work –gates,rails etc. 

Trailermanufacturingand repairs 

Full timeworkshopattendancefor 

emergencyrepairss 

Over countersales andcourier deliveries 

Chains, bearings 

PK trailer repairs and maintenance 

Wire rope supply andsplicing 

Alloyand stainless weldingng 

Mainlinerepair 

Pivotmechanical maintenance, 

gear boxesand fencewalkers 

General engineering 

Phone 308 5903 weekdays l Email: agserve@xtra.co.nz 

On call 7days: Doug: 027 282 2245 

15 MalcolmMcDowell Drive, Ashburton 

2652252 

Kaiāwhina / 

Teacher Aide 

RangioraHighSchool 

is proud to be acaring, 

community-based 

environment inspiringlifelong 

learning. Studentsare 

at thecentre of our work. 

We areseekingtoappoint 

a Kaiāwhina to undertake 

learning supportwork. 

•Fixed term (2024) 

Part-time (25hoursper 

week). Term time only. 

Relevant experienceand/ 

or qualifications are an 

advantage. 

Pleasevisitthe Join Us 

/Employment page of 

our websitefor further 

informationand how to 

apply 

www.rangiorahigh.school.nz 

Applications closeat9am on 

Monday1st April2024 

“All shapes &sizes” 

MANDY PALMER 

2ND MAY -6TH JUNE 

CONTACTYOURNORTH CANTERBURY 

BASEDWELLDRILLING TEAM 

FOR ALL WATER WELL DRILLING 

&WELL SERVICING REQUIREMENTS 

· Water well drilling · Lifestyle block supply 

· Rural water supply · Pump testing 

· Submersible pump installation and removal 

FORPROFESSIONALSERVICE FROM AN EXPERIENCEDTEAM 

027222 1587 ·malcolm@hydrill.co.nz 

2632578 

Situations Wanted 

51YR OLD man looking 

for work till June 2024, 

Rangiora, Waipara area. 

Phone 020 4103 1566. 

HARD 

WORKING, 

RELIABLE 

WOMAN 

Seeks house 

cleaning position 

Ph 027 715 0485

FourSeasons Seasons Realty Realty 

AUCTION 

MEET MICHELLE 

“Going theextra mile to achieve the best possibleoutcome.” 

Michelle has awide rangeof work and lifeexperienceswhich compliment 

her passion and desire to succeed in herchosen realestatecareer while 

alsobuilding genuineandlonglasting friendships in her everyday life. 

With an enthusiastic approach to each customer’s unique real estate 

needs andgoals, Michelle aimstomakethe experienceofbuyingand 

selling real estateaspositiveand simple as possible. 

It is importanttoMichelle to provide aprofessional and understanding 

approach to eachcustomers real estateneeds andwill happily go the 

extramiletoachieve the best possible outcome. 

MICHELLE SINGH 

M 021 163 2103 P 03 315 7084 

E michelle.singh@harcourts.co.nz 

Hanmer Springs 

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Rangiora’sPremier 

Eco-Friendly Community 

Stage4 

STAGE4 

Sections 

AVAILABLE TO 

PURCHASE NOW 

Titles areexpected from August 2024 

Chris TALLOTT 

027 4906 042 |03313 6158 

sales@townsendfields.co.nz 

townsendfields.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd|LicensedAgent REAA 2008

Rangiora 5/6 Cone Street 

Eyrewell 276 Isaac Road 

Move in or invest 

Don'tmiss this opportunity to buy alow maintenance commercial 

property in agreat location, situated close to many retailfacilities. 

Downstairs there is a50sqm, two room office space plus kitchenette 

and toilet, with a56sqm upstairs flat comprising one bedroom,open 

plan living with balconyand bathroom. Fully furnished, it comes with a 

new heat pump, new titanium element inthe watercylinder, a 

dishwasher, washing machine,queen bed, with bedside tables, two 

sofas, table and chairs, brand new carpet and even avacuum cleaner. 

The flat has aseparate entrance, but with adoor at the bottom of the 

stairs to access the bottomoffice space. Downstairs hasatwo year 

lease. 

For Sale Buyers $365,000+ 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/RC114975 

Maurice Newell 

M 027 240 1718 

Carbon credits or lifestyle 

Idealfor thoselookingtorelocateahomeorestablish aproductive 

lifestyleproperty. This 24 hectare(59 acre) block presents an attractive 

opportunity at an affordable pricepoint. Located in an areawith 

several established lifestyle blocks and no covenants preventing 

relocation of ahome and withinthirty minutes of Christchurch 

International Airport. Tremendous value compared to smaller4hectare 

blocks in the area.This free draining, butpotentially productive land 

could supportpasture suchasacocksfoot-dominant grassland or 

lucerne, if you were looking at removing existing stumpsand regrassing.Alternatively, 

theproperty is suitable for replanting in trees. 

For Sale Buyers $650,000+ 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/RL178255 

Maurice Newell 

M 027 240 1718 

Hurunui 561 Medbury Road 

New Listing 

Scan for more 

Motivated and on themove! 

Welcome to your ideal entry-level lifestyle property!Nestled inapicturesque setting,thischarming home boasts three 

bedrooms, amodern kitchen, double glazing andacozy fireplace with awetback to keep you warmduring thewinter months. 

Functional family bathroom and aseparatelaundryfor addedconvenience. Adelightful patioinvites youtoenjoyoutdoor 

living at its finest.But theappeal doesn't stop there. Thisproperty offers not only adetached three-car garagebut also a3 

bay implement shed, providing amplespace for storage andhobbies. The land is thoughtfully fenced into two paddocks and 

supported by its ownwell and irrigation system.Opportunities likethis are rare and highly sought after. Whether you're afirsttime 

buyer, agrowingfamily, or seeking atranquil retreat,this home offers something for everyone. Don't missout on the 

opportunity to make it yours-actnow,asthe motivatedvendors are ready to move on! Deadline 11th April 1pm. 

3 1 1 3 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 11th April, 2024 at 1.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View Sat 30 Mar 1.00 -2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RL179164 

Kiara Tinirau-Philps 

M 027 545 4272 E kiara.tp@pb.co.nz 

Property BrokersLtd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

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foraway to reach 

more homes 

and businesses 

throughout 

North 

Canterbury? 

If the answer is YES, 

we canhelp. 

To find out 

more, email 

info@ncnews.co.nz. 

Waimakariri Branch ofthe 

New Zealand Society of Genealogists 

www.waimakaririgenealogy.org 

Invites past and present members to 

celebrate our 30 Year Anniversary 

Where: Rossburn Receptions 

Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road) 

Date: Saturday 27th April 

Time: 2.00pm 

(Registrations close Monday22April) 

Members $10 

Non-members $20 

The Northbrook Museum will be available to view- 

An entry feeis$5cash at the door 

Payment to be made to our bank account031585 0055000 00 

Particulars: Anniversary 

Reference: your surname 

Please sendanemail the Treasurer-trevor.walmsley@xtra.co.nz 

to confirmyou have paid forthe Anniversary. 

Furtherenquiriestothe Secretary0273863803oremail pearsonchristine8989@gmail.com 

2661596 

DO NOTMISS OUR 

AllDay MusicFestival 

On April6th 

at TrinityMethodist Church 

176King Street,Rangiora 

From 10.00am till 4.00pm 

Entry $10 

Openingat10am, Kapa Haka by 

Tirhaki North Loburn School 

Our varied Programme includes 

The BoroughSchool Choir 

Old Tyme Sing-a-Long 

Instrumentalists (piano,organ, clarinet, 

harmonica, chroma harp) 

Singing groups 

The ever popular RangioraRingers and 

RangioraCommunity Choir 

Also,Plant -Book -CakeStalls etc-Snacks, 

SausageSizzle and Raffle Prizes 

Contactphone number:313 8413 

2665671 

Public Notices: Hurunui District Council 

Proposed Long Term Plan 2024-34 

In accordance with theLocal Government Act2002, Sections 93A,93B,93G,83and 83 (1)(a), theHurunui District 

Council (Council)invites submissionsonits Proposed Long Term Plan2024-34. 

TheLongTermPlan is astatutory requirement. Long Term Planscover 10 years, andCouncil reviewsits plan everythree 

years. This provides theability foralong-termapproach to planning,withthe flexibilitytoadjusttounexpectedissuessuch 

as inflation, pandemicsand centralgovernmentregulation, etc. 

TheLongTermPlan Consultation Document provides asummary of what theCouncil is proposing,looking at what 

services theCouncil will provide, what they will cost,and at what levelrates will be set. 

Consultation opensonWednesday 27 March2024 andclosesat5pm on Monday 29 April2024. 

Fees andCharges 2024-25 

In accordance with theLocal Government Act2002, Sections 83 and83(1)(a), theHurunui District Council (Council) 

invitessubmissionsonits Proposed Fees andCharges 2024-25. 

As part of theannualplanning process, all Fees andCharges arereviewed. They encompassawide rangeof activities, 

including infrastructure costs,building consents,and more. The Fees andCharges aretoensurethe costsof providing 

theseCouncil services arerecoveredbythose whouse them.This annualreviewprovidesthe opportunitytoreflect 

changes in thecosts andservices. 

Duetothe increasedoperating costs, some fees andcharges arebeing increased by thecurrent Consumer PriceIndex 

(CPI). We need to ensure costsare recoveredsothatCouncil services arenot subsidised furtherbyrates. 

Consultation opens on Wednesday27March 2024 andclosesat5pm Monday 29 April2024. 

Notice of intent to review theHurunui District Reserves Management Plan 

In accordance with section41of the Reserves Act1977 theHurunui District Council (Council)gives notice of itsintention 

to undertake acomprehensive review of theexistingHurunui District Reserves Management Plan. 

The Reserves Management Plan directsmanagementand developmentof all reserves,domains andparkareas Council 

hasdecision-making responsibility for, andincludesreserve land held subject to theReservesAct 1977 andLocal 

Government Act2002. 

Over February to March 2023, theCouncil worked together with theHanmerSpringsCommunity Board, Community 

Committees andCouncil officers to developthe DraftReservesManagementPlan forHurunui District.Sitevisitswere 

undertakenbyCouncil officers,CommunityCommittees andthe Hanmer SpringsCommunityBoard to individualreserves 

in theirareas.The Council also invitedsuggestions andideas from thepubliconthe GeneralPoliciesof the Reserves 

ManagementPlan forinclusion in theDraft Reserves ManagementPlan over October-November 2023. 

In response to feedback received from thepubliconour GeneralPolicies, anddiscussionswiththe Council,Council 

officers,our CommunityCommittees andHanmerSprings CommunityBoard,adraftReservesManagementPlan is now 

publicly available forcomment. 

Consultation opensonWednesday 27 March2024 andclosesat5pm on Thursday 23 May2024. 

InitialProposalfor Representation Arrangements forthe 2025 localelections 

Pursuant to section19M of theLocal ElectoralAct 2001 theHurunui District Council givespublicnoticeof its initial 

proposalfor itsrepresentationarrangementsfor the2025 localelections. 

On 12 March 2024 theHurunui District Councilreviewedits representation arrangements,and resolved that thefollowing 

proposal applyfor theCouncil andits communityboardsfor theelections to be held on 11 October2025: 

Councilrepresentation 

It is proposed that theCouncil retainsits 10 memberselected from theexistingthree wards, andthe mayor. The 

populationthateachmemberwillrepresent is as follows: 

Ward Population (2018 Census) Members Population permember 

West Ward 5,450 4 1,363 

East Ward 2,670 2 1,335 

South Ward 5,680 4 1,420 

Total 13,800 10 1,380 

In accordance with section19V(2), LocalElectoral Act2001the populationthateachmemberrepresentsmustbewithin 

therange of +/-10% (1,242 to 1,518). 

Community Boardrepresentation 

It is proposed that thefollowing twocommunityboardsbeelected: 

Community Board 

Hanmer Springs Community Board 

South Ward Community Board 

Area of Community 

Encompassing the rating area of HanmerSprings 

Thiswill encompass the entirearea of the South Ward 

Hanmer SpringsCommunityBoard 

TheHanmerSpringsCommunityBoard will electfivemembers. Itwillnot be subdivided forelectoral purposes andwill 

have oneappointed Councillorfromthe West Ward. 

SouthWardCommunityBoard 

TheSouth Ward CommunityBoard will electfivemembers. FourCouncillors will be appointed to theBoard from theSouth 

Ward. 

TheSouth Ward CommunityBoard will be subdivided forelectoral purposes as follows: 

Subdivision 

Amberley Subdivision 

KowaiSubdivision 

Area of Subdivision 

Encompassing theAmberley Township 

Encompassingthe rest of the ward excluding the AmberleyTownship 

Thepopulationthatthe membersof eachsubdivision will representisshown below: 

Subdivision Population (2018 Census) Members Population per member 

Amberley Subdivision 2,380* 2 1,190 

KowaiSubdivision 3,290* 3 1,097 

Total 5,680 5 1,136 

Thepopulationthateachmemberof the SouthWardCommunity Boardrepresentsfalls within therange of +/-10% (1022 

–1249) in accordance with section19V(2), LocalElectoral Act. 

* duetorounding from Statistics NZ thesenumbers are10peoplelower than thepopulationithas estimatedfor thewhole 

ward. 

Consultation opensonMonday,25March 2024 andclosesonWednesday,8May 2024. 

DraftSouth Ward SpatialPlan 

TheCouncil is alsoengaging on thedraft SouthWardSpatial Plan,and all theinformation on this is on theCouncil’s 

website–detailsbelow. 

Consultation on allmatters: 

To view the2024-34 Long Term Plan Consultation Document,the Fees andCharges Schedule for2024-25, thedraft 

Reserves Management Plan, andthe draftRepresentationReview, andthe draftSouth Ward SpatialPlan,aswell as 

all othersupporting documentation, andtomakeasubmission/s, please go to www.hurunui.govt.nz/have-your-say/ 

consultations 

Public Meetings 

We areholding threepublicmeetingstohearfromour communities: 

• Amberley Domain/Tin Shed: Thursday 4April at 6.30pm. 

• Hanmer Springs Library: Wednesday10April at 6.30pm. 

• Cheviot Knox CommunityCentre: Monday 15 Aprilat6.30pm. 

We will alsobeavailable to meet with thecommunity at theAmberleyFarmers’MarketonSaturdays from 30 March-27 

April, andthe Hanmer SpringsVillageMarketonSaturday30March 2024. 

Have Your Say 

Submissionsare invited from interestedpersons by: 

• Online:www.hurunui.govt.nz/have-your-say/consultations 

• Email: submission@hurunui.govt.nz (pleaseinclude thetopic youare submitting on in thesubject line). 

• Dropintoany of theCouncil’s servicecentres andlibraries. 

• Post to Hurunui District Council, PO Box13, Amberley 7441 (pleaseclearly statethe topicyou areconsulting 

on). 

What happens next? 

Formal submissionswillbeacknowledgedbyemail or letter.Shouldyou wish to be heard, please tick theappropriatebox 

in thesubmission form. 

Subject to theprovisionsof the LocalGovernmentOfficial Information andMeetingsAct 1987, we will make all 

submissionspubliclyavailable,including your name or organisation,but notyourcontact details. Pleasenotifythe Council 

if youconsiderthere arereasons whyyournameororganisationshouldbekeptconfidential. If youchoosetospeak to 

your submission,you will presenttothe full Council at apublichearing.Councillors will have acopyof yoursubmission 

before themeeting.After thehearing,the Council will consider all submissionsand youwillbeadvised of thedecision on 

your submission. 

If youhaveany queries, please contactthe Customer Services team on CheviotFreephone 03 3198812, Amuriand 

Hanmer SpringsFreephone 03 3158400 or Amberley 03 3148816. 

Hamish Dobbie,Chief Executive.

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We are holding an 

OPEN 

DAY 

Here at the RangioraLibrary 

We will be locatedinthe 

NZCollections area 

SundayApril 21st, 

between 1-4pm 


•Wanttoknowhow to start your family history 

research? 

•Curiousaboutthose elusivefamily members 

who keep popping up in yourthoughtsand 

family conversations? 

Members from the Waimakariri Family History 

branch and the Rangiora Library Culture and 

Heritage team can help you get started 

Bring whatever notesyou have and we may 

haveatryatfindingmoreabout your 

relativesusing websites anddatabases 

Easter Refuse and Recycling 

Arrangements 

Some collectiondaysare changing over Easter;thisalsoapplies to somerural 

pick-up points. 

Monday1April 

Tuesday 2April 

Wednesday 3April 

Thursday 4April 

No collections - public holiday 

Hanmer Springs, Mt Lyford and Gore Bay 

Amberley, AmberleyBeach,Leithfield, Leithfield Beach, 

Cheviot,Waipara, Scargill, Omihi,Greta Valley and 

MotunauBeach 

Waiau, Rotherham, Culverden, Waikariand Hawarden 

Please remember: 

• OnlyHurunui District Councilbagswillbecollected;these aresold at various 

locations in Hurunui, detailsare available on Council’s website 

www.hurunui.govt.nz 

• Bags mustbesecurelytiedand at thekerbside by 8amascollectiontimesmay 

vary to normal. 

• Bagsmustnot exceed 15kg. 

• Bags splitprior to thecrew’sarrival andnon-Councilbagswillnot be collected. 

• Bundles of cardboardwillnot be collected,but canberecycledvia thetransfer 

station. 

Thefollowing areacceptedvia Council’srecyclingbags, provided they arefree 

fromfood waste: 

• Newspapers, magazines,catalogues, leaflets, andtelephonedirectories. 

• Clean cardboard, including greetingscards andegg boxes. 

• Cleanfood anddrink cans. 

• Rigid plastic bottles andsmall containers, types1,2and 5-with lids removed. 

Alltransferstationsare closed on Good Friday,Easter Sunday, andEaster 

Monday. 

AmberleyTransferStation will be open from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday April 2. 

Forfurther informationonwaste andrecycling in Hurunui, 

visit www.hurunui.govt.nz 

Business Opportunities 

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0508 858 727 

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 

online https://www. 

kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora. 

Trade&Services 

ABEL &Prestige Chimney 

Cleaning. Nth Cant owned 

& operated. Covering all 

areas from Waimak to Hanmer. 

Professional, guaranteed, 

service. Firebox 

repairs, carry most parts. Ph 

0800 661 244. 

ALL TREE SERVICES, 

arbour work, pruning, tree 

removal. Affordable & 

friendly service. Telephone 

021 111 4322. 

2664235 


ARBORIST qualified. 

Copper Beech Tree 

Services. Tree removal, 

pruning, height reduction, 

hedge trimming, shaping, 

tree planting, firewood. 

Free quotes. Contact Angus 

Edwards 027 259 6741 

copperbeechtreeservices@gmail.com 

BUILDERS Father & 

son’s team. Amac Builders 

are available to help you 

with your building needs. 

High standards, low 

overheads, no job too 

small. Check us out on fb. 

Amac Builders Ltd. Phone 

027 318 4400. 

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. 

Time to service your fire. 

Accumulation of soot seriously 

affects performance. 

Latest rotary brush technology. 

Free moisture check 

on wood. Safety inspection. 

All work insured and guaranteed. 

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story. 0800 SWEEPME or 

www.sweepnz.co.nz. 

2024 RAINBOW AERIAL POSSUMCONTROLOPERATION 

Vector Free Marlborough(VFM) wishestoadvise thepublicofits intention to aerially applythe toxin 

Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) to theRainbow area forthe purpose of controlling possums.The Rainbow 

operationisbeingcarried outonbehalfofOSPRI as part of itsTBfreeNew Zealandprogramme,which 

aims to eradicatebovinetuberculosis from wildlife vectorsthatposearisk to farmed cattleand deer. 

Description of Area 

The permission area forthe 2024 Rainbowpossumcontrol operation takesinland in theupper Wairau 

catchment, from thevicinity of Lake Sedgemeredownstream to Bull PaddockFlatapproximately5km 

east of St ArnaudVillage.The easternboundarymostlyfollows theStArnaud Rangeand theedge of 

Nelson Lakes National Park. Inthe west the boundary mostly follows the Raglan Range and abuts 

MolesworthStation. 

Public Access &RecreationalFacilities 

Rainbowroad, Wairau – HanmerSprings Hydroroad,Rainbow skifieldroad,Bull Paddockcreek track, 

Ronan’s stream track, Hamilton riverroute, Lee’screek track and hut,Connor’s creekrouteand hut,Paske 

routeand hut, Begley routeand hut, DipFlatRNZAF training camp,and Coldwatercampingground are 

all within the treatmentarea. Public access to thesefacilities will be restrictedwhile theaerialapplication 

of toxicbait takesplace andafterwardsuntil they have been inspectedand cleared of most toxicbaits. 

Toxin warningsigns will be in placeatall trackentrances immediately priortothe application of toxic 

bait.Advisorysignage will also be installed at keysites prior to non-toxic prefeed application. 

CommencementDate 

Subjecttofavourableweather,control is planned to commence from mid-April 2024, with theaerial 

applicationofnon-toxic,cerealpre-feed pellets.Thiswillbefollowedapproximately 7-10 days later by 

the aerial applicationofbaitcontaining biodegradable sodiumfluoroacetate (1080). 

All work isweather dependent, and commencement may be later than indicated. Inthe event of an 

extended delay, furthernotices willbeplacedtoadvise thepublic. 

Bait Description 

Aerial controlusing 1080: 

• Pre-feed -Non-toxiccereal-based pellet,approximately 16 mmlong, cinnamon-lured,and nondyed 

(sandycoloured). 

• Toxic bait -Cereal-based pellet, approximately 16 mm long,cinnamon-lured,and dyed green with 

atoxicloadingof0.15% Sodium fluoroacetate (1080). 

The aerial operationwilluse helicopters equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS)hardwareand 

calibratedbuckets to ensure accurate placement. 

Precautions 

The pesticideispoisonous to humans and domestic animals.The public arereminded of thedanger that 

toxicbaits and possumcarcasses pose,particularlytochildrenand dogs. 

• DONOT TOUCHOREAT BAITS 

• Childrenmustbekeptunder strict supervisioninthe controlarea 

• Dogs must bekept under strict control atall times and not have access to, orbetaken into, 

the controlarea, as they areparticularlysusceptibletoharmfromcontact with toxicbaits and 

poisoned carcasses. The risk that poisoned carcasses pose to dogs mayextenddownstreamofthe 

controlarea. 

• Toxin warningsignswill be installedatmainpublic entrypointsand thepublic arereminded that 

itisanoffencetoremovethiswarning signage. Please followthe instructionsonthe signs. 

• Gameanimals should not be sold or takenfor eatingfromwithin or adjacent to this area until it is 

declared clear of pesticides. 

If yoususpectpoisoning 

Contactyour local hospital, or dial111 

National PoisonsCentre0800 POISON-0800 764766 

In the case of adomesticanimalbeing poisoned,contact alocal veterinarian 

Forfurther information please contact: 

OperationController-Rainbow 

Vector Free Marlborough 

PO Box5171, Springlands,Blenheim 7241 

Free Phone: 0508 548 008 |E-mail: communications@vectorfree.co.nz|Website: www.vectorfree.co.nz 

OSPRI helpsprotect andenhancethe reputationofNew Zealand’sprimary industriesand 

currentlyrunstheTBfreeandNationalAnimalIdentificationandTracing(NAIT)programmes. 

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Patching 

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BRIAN’S Tree Services. 

Tree felling, topping, 

shaping, firewood cut, rubbish 

removed, stump grinding, 

branch chipping. 

Affordable rates. Phone 03 

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DRESSMAKING Bev’s 

Sew Good Services. For all 

your alterations, repairs, 

dressmaking, curtains. 

Phone 327 5535. 

HIGH SPEC PAINTERS. 

Quality local professionals. 

Ph: 027 846 5035. E: 

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BRICKLAYING 

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We’ve been bricklaying in Canterbury 

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•New builds 

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HAP’S FARM and 

gardening service, sheep 

shearing, crutching, 

drenching etc, fencing 

repairs, gardening, pruning, 

small tree trimming etc. 

Phone 021 267 4025. 

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SEPTIC TANK 

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renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. Honest 

reliable licenced builders. 

Ph Don 027 727 9162. 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

Plastering &Painting 

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Locals with 30 years 

experience 

Allworkmanship 

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Phone021 344 023 

PAINT & wallpaper 

services. Wayne Bryant, 

exterior, interior. Qualified 

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Scaffolding 

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Monday &Thursday 

Injury, accidents and maintenance 

Judy McArthur 

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andCraniosacral|Fridays 

Phone03313 0350 

Select Health 

51 Ashley Street,Rangiora 

2227889v3 

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• Servicing, Maintenance &Repairs 

• Renovations &Alterations • Re-wiring • Faults 

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DENTURE CLINIC 

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DENTURE CLINIC 

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Registered Clinical Dental Techncian 

Phone(03) 313-9192 

38a Ashley Street,Rangiora 

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HOURS 

8.30am -12noon- Monday to Friday 

FREE E CONSULTATION O 

AND ADVICE 

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phone (03) 310-3044 

2269236 

2611645 

Engineering 

For your Engineering needs 

187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 

Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821 

toppeng@xtra.co.nz 

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HAL L & Co. 

Funeral Directors 

Death IsBut AHorizon ... AHorizon Is But The Limit OfOur Sight 

Give our friendly team acall and let us look 

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•Pricing plans to suit everyone 

•Direct Cremationoptions 

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•Fullfuneral Services 

Convenient Locations 

Rangiora 313 6948 

Christchurch 379 0178 

www.undertaker.co.nz 

Plumber /Gas Fitter 

• New Builds 

• Renovations 

• Maintenance 

• Blocked 

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• Spoutings 

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For ALL your Tile &Grout issues 

call 0800 882 772 for a FREE quote. 

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8am-5pm Weekdays 

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215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham 

Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz 

Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz 

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same product cheaper fromanother Mitre10store or onlineatwww.mitre10.co.nz we’ll match thatprice. Thein-store price 

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