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The Star Thursday April 18 2024 8 NEWS Orana Park pleads for more funding NEW ZEALAND’S only open range zoo, Orana Park, could risk closure unless the city council provides significant ongoing funding. In a last-ditch bid to secure a greater commitment to financial support, Orana Park management are appealing to Cantabrians to make a submission to the city council’s Long Term Plan before public feedback closes on Sunday. Orana Park’s submission to the LTP details a staged approach to keep the attraction operational: $500,000 in the first year, $1 million in the second year, and $1.5m in the third year and beyond. It currently receives $250,000 annually. “Essentially we need $1.5m per annum in secure ongoing funding support to ensure our financial future and halt our inevitable demise,” Orana Wildlife Park chief executive Lynn Anderson told Stuff. “What we’re asking for is $8.11 per year per rate payer or monthly, 68c.” Until 2018 visitor income at Orana Park covered 90 per cent of annual operating costs; now it has dropped to 65 per cent. Orana Park did receive a government supplement during the Covid-19 pandemic and a one-off $400,000 from a Better Off fund – the now-abandoned Three Waters reform support package. While those cash injections were welcome, the McLeans Island Rd, Harewood, wildlife refuge needed $5.1m to run per year. “Caring for 1000 wonderful animals, ensuring their best practice welfare, and our significant commitment to conservation costs a lot of money,” Anderson said. She said it was not feasible to increase admission prices, which are currently $39.50 for an adult and $12.50 for a child. About 200,000 people visit Orana Park, which was opened in 1976, each year. • For information on Orana Park, go to www. oranawildlifepark.co.nz Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Call for show’s lifestock judging to be public • By Dylan Smits WITH THE New Zealand Agricultural Show postponed, North Canterbury Federated Farmers hopes the public will have access to the remaining livestock competitions. President Karl Dean said it would not “make any sense” if the competitions were closed to the public. The agricultural show board announced Karl Dean yesterday it would be postponing this year’s show. The livestock judging and competitions would still go ahead, but in a format similar to the Covid-19 ‘no shows’ in 2020 and 2021, which were closed to the public. “I think they might actually get a bit of a surprise if they go back to their roots, let the public in just for the livestock and then see how high attendance is,” Dean said. He believes the competition loses its prestige if the public is not allowed to watch. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association said the POPULAR: About 100,000 people usually attend the A&P Show, which has been running since 1863. show’s postponement was a disappointing but necessary decision, due to limited reserves after “challenging” Covid-19 years and a financial loss in 2023. It determined the show was unable to risk another loss year in 2024, citing rising costs as a factor in the decision. “Twelve months of costs and three days of revenue is not a great business model by anyone’s analysis,” said board chair Stewart Mitchell. Mitchell said the board and committee would work on consolidating revenue and reserves and was planning for the show to return in 2025. Show vendors The Star spoke to were saddened by the postponement, but understanding of the economic factors behind it. Dannevirke-based Ruahine Ports general manager Mel Rees was pleased vendors were informed of the decision early, allowing time to adjust and potentially sell at different shows. “It’s a shame it’s not going ahead, but you do understand it from a business perspective,” she said. The Paeony Patch owner Sara Archdale was saddened to hear the show was postponed. “Not even just as a vendor, but as a resident of the community, I’ll say it’s a wonderful event and a lovely opportunity for the rural community to come together. It’s really sad to hear.” 409 Main South Rd, Hornby dress-smart.co.nz Styles may differ to images shown.
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