North Canterbury News: May 23, 2024

Thursday,May 23,2024 | Issue1097 | www.starnews.co.nz
Waimakariri
rates could
rise 9.39%
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
‘‘Uncontrollable costs’’ have been blamed for
pushing rates up to 9.39 percent in the Waimakariri
District.
Rising insurance costs, depreciation and an
uncertain economic environment have combined to
increase the Waimakariri District Council’s
projected average rates rise from 8.94%to9.39%,
chief executive Jeff Millward says.
Meanwhile, the Hurunui District Council has
instructed staff to make some changes to its Long
Term Plan in abid to reduce its proposed 12.37
percent rate rise after last week’s deliberations.
The Waimakariri District Council resumed its
2024/34 Long Term Plan deliberations on Tuesday
morning, with Mr Millward and acting finance and
business support general manager Greg Bell
briefing councillors on the challenges it faced.
Mr Millward said the economic environment was
similar to 1987, when interest rates were more than
20%.
‘‘We are facing the prolonged effects of inflation,
so we have no option but to pass on our costs or to
reduce our levels of service.’’
Over the last few weeks the council has been hit
by arevaluation of its three waters assets, which
had led to rising insurance premiums and higher
than expected depreciation costs.
Mr Bell said there were some options for reducing
the rates increase, including selling surplus land,
borrowing more or cutting levels of service.
‘‘There are no easy options at this stage in the
process.
‘‘We are very much in an uncertain environment.
‘‘We don’t know what is going to happen with
inflation and interest rates with Government
changes, and there is uncertainty around the
world.’’
Mayor Dan Gordon called on staff to investigate
options for selling surplus land.
‘‘We thought Covid was difficult, but we’ve had the
unexpected high inflation and interest rates and all
manner of things.
‘‘It has been adifficult year.’’
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Continued Page 2
Neglected pumpkin awinner
By JOHN COSGROVE
Looking forward to juicy watermelon
treats through the summer, Lisa
Jordan of Sefton bought apacket of
seeds from amarket.
However as the plants began to grow
Lisa’s watermelon seedlings began
producing yellow fruit —pumpkins.
‘‘Initially Iwas abit confused when
yellow pumpkins, not green
watermelons started appearing,’’ says
Lisa.
‘‘So we just left them alone and
neglected them, we didn’t even water
them and forgot about them until one
started growing big.’’
Their large rotund yellow pumpkin
won the biggest pumpkin prize at last
Saturday’s Amberley Farmers’
Market’s Pumpkin Pageant Day.
Organised by Natalie Absalom, the
TimeBank Hurunui and Connect
Hurunui co­ordinator, the Pumpkin
Pageant attracted awide variety of
pumpkins in the various categories
from large to small, oddest to
decorated.
There were orange and grey, black
and dark green ones, plus butternuts
big and small on show at the market.
Many of the stall owners at the
market also embraced the theme of the
pageant, decorating their tables with
pumpkins.
One of the oddest pumpkins on show
was aTriamble grown by Glenmark
Lions member Alistair Malcolm.
The uniquely shaped grey pumpkin,
officially named the Heirloom
Triangular Ironbark Pumpkin or
Triamble, is known for its thick sweet
orange flesh, which is said to be
perfect for baking.
Alistair says he grew his first
Triamble when he was just 15 on a
small patch of land his father, amarket
gardener, had let him use out the back
of the property.
‘‘You don’t see them nowadays,
people just don’t grow them anymore
due to their ugly shape, butthey do
taste very nice,’’ says Alistair.
Alistair has worked for many years
helping the Glenmark Lions grow
pumpkins on his property to sell as
It was supposed to be awatermelon ... Lisa Jordan of Sefton with Bailee
Haughton, aged 5, and her sister Mila, 7, with the giant pumpkin they grew which
took out first prize for the biggest pumpkin at the Amberley Farmers’ Market’s
Pumpkin Pageant.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
fundraisers.
‘‘We have over the past 10 years,
grown and sold more than 100tonnes
of pumpkins, and the crop is one of our
biggest fundraisers each year.’’
Alistair’s Triamble won afirst and a
second at the pageant.
Natalie Absalom says she already
has some great ideas for next year's
Pumpkin Pageant at the Amberley
Farmers’ Market.
Alarge basketful of donated
pumpkins was later delivered to the
Inspire Pantry Foodbank in Amberley.
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Craft beer enthusiasts around the country
are in for atreat this month as an awardwinning
brew from North Canterbury
makes its way on to shelves in every New
World supermarket in New Zealand.
The Waipara New England IPA from
Brew Moon Brewing Company in
Amberley, North Canterbury, gained aTop
30 placing in the recent New World Beer &
Cider Awards, beating out over 600 other
entrants.
The ranking means the beer is being
stocked in over 140 New World
supermarkets for at least four weeks.
While the Brew Moon team are no
strangers to awards, having won numerous
medals for their wide rangeofbrews at the
New Zealand Beer Awards over the years,
the glory of appearing in fridges
nationwideisareal bonus.
‘‘We are stoked that abeer named after
alittle North Canterburytown is going to
be picked up by supermarkets
nationwide,’’ saysBrew Moon Brewery
Manager Oscar McCauley. ‘‘Waipara
translates from Māori as muddy water, so
its apretty apt name for aHazy IPA.
‘‘We love naming our beers after our
local towns so we hope this win will bring
alittle bitofNorth Canterbury into homes
all over New Zealand, and open beer
drinkers up to what we’re doing down here
in Amberley.’’
The awards judges dubbed Brew Moon’s
Waipara New England IPA an excellent
beer with great hop intensity. Brew Moon
Head Brewer Andy Duke describes it as, a
super fruity, aromatic number hopped
with varieties from New Zealand and the
United States.
‘‘There’s lots of citrus and tropical hop
character, awee bit of sweetness and a
nice clean finish.
The brew is part of Brew Moon’s core
offering and has been in production since
2019. In that time it has won multiple
medals under previous Head Brewer,
Becs Cope, and, more recently, under Mr
Duke.
The New World Beer &Cider Awards is
in its 10th year.
Each of the 600­plus entries into this
years competition under went an initial
round of judging to find 74 Gold Medalstandard
brews. Another round of judging
resulted inthe Top 30.
Chair of Judges Michael Donaldsonsaid
Staff instructed to find savings at Hurunui
From Page 1
The council consulted on managing the
natural environment, flood resilience,
community facilities and transport
infrastructure.
Deliberations were scheduled to
continue on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said
councillors instructed staff to make some
Awinning brew ... Brew Moon Brewing Company’s Waipara New England IPA. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
this was no easy feat.
‘‘We had arecord tally of 74 beers and
ciders of Gold Medal standard make it
through to the second round of judging.
‘‘This far surpassed previous years, and
gave the judges awelcome headache as
they sorted them into order for the Top 30,
and afurther 20 highly commended.
‘‘Those numbersreflect what acutthroat
competitionthis is, and separating
the excellent from the outstanding was
harder than ever.’’
Mr McCauley says they are thrilled the
amazing judging panel, whichincludes
some of New Zealand’s top brewers,
ranked their beer so highly.
‘‘We were up against some absolutely
legendarybrews, as well as some
phenomenal new ones, so this placing is a
modifications to the Long Term Plan, in a
bid to get the rates down.
‘‘We understand the financial pressures
facing our community and we have taken
that into consideration.
‘‘As elected memberswewant to ensure
we have aplan in place which is
deliverable, butdoes not reduce our level
of service.’’
huge testament to our brewing team here
at Brew Moon.’’
Brew Moon Brewing Company is a
small, locally owned brewery and
taproom, established in 2002.
North Canterbury’s original craft
brewery, Brew Moon, produces an
established range of high quality, popular
beer styles alongside aselection of more
exotic seasonal brews. Their brewery,
taproom and kitchen can be found at 12
Markham Street, Amberley.
Visit your local New World
supermarketnow to find Brew Moon’s
Waipara New England IPA in stock.
The full list of winners at the 2024 New
World Beer &Cider Awards can be viewed
at www.newworld.co.nz/discover/beerand­cider­awards.
Staff will report back to next Tuesday’s
council meeting with arevised projected
rates rise.
The council consulted on investment in
roading, the development of the Queen
Mary Historic Reserve in Hanmer Springs
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NC businesses feeling the pinch
By ROBYN BRISTOW
North Canterbury businesses are
feeling the pinch, with over half
reporting adecreaseinprofitability in
the past six months.
That is the key finding from the latest
North Canterbury Business Opinion
Survey released this month by
Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC).
The survey found 55 percent of
surveyed businesses reported
decreased profitability while just 13%
saw an increase.
The resulting Net ­42% is the lowest
recorded sincethe survey began in
2013.
Survey author Miles Dalton of ENC
says the decreaseinprofitability is no
surprise given the rising cost of
business, rising interest rates, and
consumers tightening the purse strings.
The biggest concern for North
Canterbury businesses right now is the
rising cost of doing business.
Ninety two percent of businesses
reported increased costs, and 57% of
businesses named this as their single
biggest limiting factor when it comes to
profitability.
On top of this, retailers have noted
that consumers are being much more
careful about where and when they
spend their money.
Hamish Keen of CBK Craft Bar &
Kitchen in Kaiapoi has noticed a
marked change in recent months.
‘‘We've definitely noticed ashift in
consumer behaviour due to these
economic pressures.
‘‘With increased interest rates and
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financially cautious.
‘‘For SMEs like ours, it's about
balancing the need to manage rising
costs of goods and labour without overly
burdening our customers.
‘‘It's adelicate balance to maintain
affordability while ensuring we can still
deliver the quality and service our
customers expect,’’ Mr Keen says.
CBK Kaiapoi is one of anumber of
nationwide CBK outlets operating
under the CBK Group. CBK Group CEO
Dan Roos says the current pressure on
businesses is apparent up and down the
country.
‘‘From Paihia to Dunedin, we've
observed notable shifts in business
dynamics nationwide,’’ says Mr Roos.
The increasing costs affecting various
aspects of our operations highlight the
need for strategic business
management.
‘‘The hospitality industry is known for
its thin margins, and the current
economic environment requires
exceptional management skills to
maintain profitability.
‘‘A significant ongoing challenge for
restaurants and bars is the rising cost of
labour. It is essential for businesses to
remain vigilant and adaptable,
ensuring that labour costs are
proportionate to their variable
turnover, which can fluctuate
significantly.’’
Despite the difficulties with
profitability, North Canterbury
businesses remain generally positive
about the future, with the survey
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showing that local businesses are more
confident about the future of their
business situation compared to ayear
ago (+29%), and are 48% more confident
about the New Zealand business
situation.
Businesses across the country are
also showing an increase in business
confidence compared to this time last
year.’’
Mr Keen puts this down to an
optimistic attitude.
‘‘I believe that business owners are
inherently positive individuals, driven
by adesire to succeed for their teams
and their customers.
‘‘Overall, Ithink the increased
confidence among local business
owners reflects aresilience and an
adaptive spirit. We recognise that by
innovating and focusing on customer
satisfaction, we can navigate through
tough times and emerge stronger,’’ he
says.
‘‘This mindset fuels our optimism for
the business climate over the coming
months.’’
The survey, which is undertaken
every six months, includes responses
from businesses in both the
Waimakariri and Hurunui districts
across various sectors.
In addition to the statistics on
profitability, cost of doing business and
business confidence, the survey
includes data on North Canterbury
employment trends, investment and
environmental sustainability.
The full survey results can be viewed
online at enterprisenorthcanterbury.
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Mixing music with alittle art
By SHELLEY TOPP
Down By The River Kaiapoi Music, owner
Nigel Cook is inviting artists to contribute
work for anew exhibition he is organising.
The Down By The River Tribute Art
Show is amix of art and music and will be
held in the Eyreton Hall on Friday
September 27, Saturday September 28 and
Sunday September 29.
It will be a‘‘unique’’ weekend of art
done with a‘‘fake and forgeries’’
influence.. he says.
Artists’ work will be matched and
brought to life with music performed by
The Meaniez in aconcert at the hall on
Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon The
Quiet Men, Pat on cello and Mark on
piano, will be playing in the hall.
There is no charge for artists wanting to
enter their work in the exhibition.
Categories are: Acopy of an artist you
admire, In the style of another artist, or Art
inspired by asong. Christchurch artist
Sharon Soderbergh­White, who is a
member of the Rangiora Art Society, says
Mixing music with art ... Northwood artist
Sharon Soderberg­White with her painting
New York City Serenade, atribute to the
American singer­songwriter Bruce
Springsteen and his popular song of the
same name. The painting will be included in
the Down By The River Tribute Art Show.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
she is looking forward to exhibiting her
painting, New York City Serenade, a
tribute to the American singer­songwriter
Bruce Springsteen and his popular song of
the same name, in the exhibition and
thinks it is an exciting concept. Nigel says
he is hoping the ‘‘fun project" will appeal
to artists and he has joined the Rangiora
Arts Society to learn what makes them
tick.
He has also obtained an introduction to
the Down By The River Tribute Art Show
from afriend, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania art
teacher, Madeline Darnell.
‘‘Nigel asked me if artists like to copy art
or be inspired by art from the past. The
immediate answer, without hesitating, was
`yes’,'' she says.
‘‘His exhibition is bound to attract the
interest of many types of artists because it
taps into an artist’s dedication to observing
the world, looking at art, and expressing
one’s own life experiences and values in a
new work. It will be achallenge for the
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WalkieTalkies walk the talk for fundraiser
BySHELLEY TOPP
A50kilometre endurance walk that
began, and finished, in the dark in
Rangiora has raised $6250 for the
Sweet Louise Walk 50k ThisMay
challenge
The walk was organised by
Rangiora’s Kelly Bruce, aFAB Group
skin therapist training lead, who
initially intended to do the challenge
solo with the aim of raising $1000.
Kelly supports acharity every year.
This year the Sweet Louise
Challenge appealed to Kelly as a
personal event because it supports
people with incurable breast cancer.
She also liked it because the
challenge is designed so anyone can
participate, because the 50km can be
walked in stages at anytime,inany
place,during May.
Initially, Kelly planned to do the
challenge by spreading the distance
out over one month, but then decided
to do the 50km in one day.
She soon found agroup of women
friends, friends of friends, neighbours
and new friends, all wantedtojoin her.
They called themselvesthe ‘‘Walkie
Talkies’’ and set off in achilly 0
degreesCelsius about 7amlast
Saturdayinthe Ashley­Rakahuri
Regional Park walking along the
Ashley­Rakahuri River to Waikuku
Beach, Woodend Beach and stopping
for abreak at the Pines Beach half­way
mark. Here they met friendsand
family, who had organised apicnic
lunch for them,before making the
return trip back along the same route.
The walk took just over nine hours to
complete.
The last few kilometres of the return
journey were the hardest because of
exhaustion, but it had also begun to
rain and was bitterly cold.
However theyreceived a‘‘lovely
surprise’’ when friends and family
Early morningstart ... Kelly Bruce, far left back row, (the organiserofa50kilometre walk for the Sweet Louise 50K This May challenge),
with other members of her ‘‘Walkie Talkie'' group in the Ashley­Rakahuri Regional Park last Saturday morning before they set off on their
long walk.
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
memberssuddenly appeared walking
towards them around two kilometres
from the finish to accompanythem
during the final stages of theirjourney.
Kelly is ‘‘really stoked’’ with the
amount of money raised by the Walkie
Talkies.
‘‘It was very cool to be able to post the
amount of money we raised on the
Sweet Louise Challenge website on
Saturday night,’’ she said.
Butthe walk was not just about
raising money for acharity.
‘‘It was also about connectingwith
people, supportingpeople, and
learning how we can support our own
community within that charity, she
said.
‘‘It was areally, really beautiful
walk.You feel good when you are out
there helping people,’’ she said.
With this in mind she is hoping to
organise an even bigger group to take
part in the Sweet Louise Challenge
next year.
Kelly’s past fundraisers have been
for I Am Hope Foundation,the New
Zealand Heart Foundation,Breast
Cancer Foundation NZ and Gumboot
Friday, with support from the Caci
Clinic whereshe used to work. The
Caci Clinic Riccartonalso helped
sponsor Kelly for acorporate boxing
fight she did for the Amputee Society
Canterbury and Westland in memory of
her dad who was an amputee.
The Sweet Louise challenge was
launched in 2006 after Scott Perkins
established the Louise Perkins
Foundation in 2005 in memory of his
wife Louise who died of incurable
breast cancer in 2004.
Last year thousands of New
Zealanders participated in the event,
walking more than 100,000km to raise
over $300,000.
This year there are 3879 fundraisers
who have raised $426,740 to date.
Blankets and firewood in Keeping Warm appeal NC
ByROBYN BRISTOW
As the winter chill sets in, two North
Canterbury women are moving to
help keep kids and the elderly warm.
Keeping Warm North Canterbury is
being run by businesswomen Nicole
McKay, of Life in Bloom and Alice
from BlackbirdHire.
Each is running drives to help
warm up the beds and homes of as
many kids and older people as they
can.
They are especially concerned
about people living in emergency
housing and even vehicles as the
weather becomes cold anddamp.
Nicole is appealing for blankets,
duvets,linen, new PJs and sleeping
bags to help keep kids warm.
Alice meanwhile is calling for
donations of firewood, pinecones and
firestarters to fuel fires forthe
elderly.
Donations are being accepted until
June 7.
Nicole says she ran asuccessful
drive for bedding in 2018 with
thousands of blankets, and items to
keep kids warm being donated.
It was the first Give aKid aBlanket
scheme in the South Island —ashortterm
charity running annually
throughout New Zealand during
winter, with the aim of collecting and
distributing warmth to people in
need.
‘‘The response was above and
beyond anything Ihad expected,’’ she
says.
‘‘This year we are holding the
drives for just afew weeks to try to
get as much as we can before the
coldest weather sets in,’’ she says.
Nicole says they will be working
through agencies such as Aged Care,
Aviva, Oranga Tamariki, Rachel’s
House and St John to ensurethe
goods go to those in need.
Blankets, duvets, linen and PJs can
be delivered to Nicole’s workshop in
Kaiapoi at 66 Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi
by appointment.
She can be contacted on
0274805570.
Also Ruby Rose Hairdressing on
High Street, Rangiora, has
volunteered to be adrop off point if
people don’t want to venture to
Kaiapoi.
Firewood, kindling and firestarters
can be dropped off at Blackbird Hire,
161 Harrs Road, Swannanoa, by
appointment, or TEXT Alice on
0273162299.
Both can be contacted at
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By JOHN COSGROVE
Nothing was going to keep
Maia Thorpe from retaining
her age group school crosscountry
title —not even a
broken wrist and arm.
Acouple of weeks ago Maia
Thorpe, aged 10, aYear 6pupil
at Ashgrove School, and akeen
sportswoman, broke her wrist
and arm while playing soccer
at school.
Then last Wednesday, she
decided she wanted to defend
her age group title at her
school's cross country
championship.
She had won the title for her
age the last two years, and
didn’t want abroken arm to
ruin her chances of keeping
her crown.
‘‘I wanted to run, but the
doctor said he wouldn’t advise
it as it was too soon after the
accident, so did my dad —Brad
Thorpe —but Iwas
determined to race and retain
my title as the fastest runner in
my age group at school.’’
‘‘However, Iwas very
nervous as Ididn’t know how to
run with the heavy cast in
place on my left arm.’’
The race was laps of the
nearby Ashgrove Park.
‘‘I thought it would be abit
sore and heavy, but Dad
adapted abroken shoulder
strap he had that helped me
run comfortably. He also
advised me to grab hold of my
t­shirt with my left hand to stop
it swinging around.’’
She easily won the race, but
could hear her friend Isla
Kelso catching her near the
finish.
When she finally gets the
cast off, Maia says she is hoping
to get in acouple of league and
rugby games before the season
ends.
‘‘It is sore at the moment and
very itchy. The doctor said I
can’t scratch it, but they will
cut this cast off this week to see
how it's healing, Imight get a
shorter lighter one,’’ she says.
While waiting for her trip to
the emergency department at
the hospital, Maia says her arm
looked abit longer as she sat
with the teacher who helped
keep her spirits up after the
accident with funny stories.
‘‘Dad had to take me there in
his work truck, and then he
carried me into the hospital
where they x­rayed it and put
the cast on it. They put it in a
sling but it didn’t fit, so Ihad to
get another one.’’
It was also very eye­opening
for the young athlete as she
saw many other children and
people in the ED, all waiting to
get acast on their injuries.
‘‘It was very hard for me to
stop giggling, as the doctor had
given me laughing gas, and it
all felt so funny.’’
Busted ... Abroken arm
wasn't going to stop Maia
Thorpe (10), ayear six pupil at
Ashgrove School, from keeping
her cross­country title.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
5
Port Hillbillies
NEWS
The North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
An American, an Australian and aNew
Zealander will emerge from the shadows of
Christchurch’s Port Hills next month, to
lend ahelping hand to the Oxford Cancer
Support Group.
Justin Rogers on mandolin, guitar and
vocal, Gary Eiford on guitar, acoustic bass
and vocals and Kiwi Steve Stern, singer,
banjo and guitar player, will entertain at a
fundraiser in the Oxford Town Hall on
June 22, showcasing Bluegrass, Old­Timey
and Americana music.
The Port Hillbillies have been playing
together for over five years, playing arange
of songs and tunes from toe tapping
recognisable standards to obscure songs
from neighbourhood genres that have been
given the Port Hillbillies makeover.
They were formed out of the
Christchurch Folk Music Club’s open mic
concerts, and began life as afour piece with
guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin.
They got together on aTuesday night to
trade tunes.
Now athree­piece, they are no stranger
to Oxford, having played at the town hall
before.
This performance begins at 7.30pm.
Tickets are $20, with limited door sales.
Tickets can be reserved from Ans on 021
02392396, Dick 027 71246767, or go to the
Oxford Community Trust, 37 Main Street,
Oxford or the Port Hillbillies website.
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Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
Bypass going ahead
Following last week’s Roads of
Regional Significance announcement
by Transport Minister Simeon Brown,
my offices in Rangiora and Kaiapoi
were inundated with questions about
whether the Woodend Bypass would
still be going ahead.
It’s great to see that there is so much
continued interest in this project.
As you are no doubt aware, its been a
major local priority for me for many
years, which is why Ihave been
passionately advocating for it for so
long with regular meetings,apublic
rally and continued pressure on the
previous Government, who cancelled it
when it came into power.
I've been happy to confirm to all
those concerned the Woodend Bypass
will, of course, still be going ahead as
previouslyannounced.
The Roads of Regional Significance
announced last week will sit alongside
the Roads of National Significance
which had already been laid out in the
draft Government Policy Statement on
land transport 2024.
Iamlooking forward to construction
starting as promised, and Iknow it will
make ahuge positive differencetothe
increasing number of commuters
travelling to and from Christchurch, as
well as the community of Woodend
which has been patiently waiting for a
bypass for some time.
It was apleasure to host my
colleague and New Zealand’s first
Minister for Manufacturing, Andrew
Bayly, in the Waimakariri acouple of
weeks ago.
Iintroduced him to Rick Allaway
and his team at the country’s largest
doormanufacturer, Hallmark, in
Rangiora.
It’s great to have companies of such
national significance on our doorstep
and it was avery informative visit, so I
thank Rick for taking the time to show
us around.
One of the pleasures of being alocal
MP is speaking to various groups and
organisations about my work both
locally and in Parliament, and I
recently hosted agroup of students
from St Josephs School at the Beehive.
It’s always nice to see some familiar
local faces when school groups from
Waimakariri come to Wellington, and
let’s face it, they could be the next
generation of politicians, so its great to
be able to show them around and
answer their questions about
Parliament and the role of apolitician.
Lastly, abig thanksalso to University
of Canterbury politics professor
Bronwyn Hayward for asking me to
speak to this years group of politics
students in Kaiapoi. This is an annual
event on my calendar as local MP and
one Ithoroughly enjoy each year
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Waimakariri
with Mayor Dan Gordon
Water tests clarified
There has been abit in other media
lately discussing nitrate levels,
predominantly in private wells in the
Waimakariri and other neighbouring
districts.
Iwould just like to clarify afew
things.
The testing was carried out by
Greenpeace.
It alleges that several public water
supplies have concerning levels of
nitrates present in the samples, and in
the Waimakariri this included the
Oxford Rural No 1supply.
This is simply nottrue.
Council drinking water supplies are
tested monthly for nitrates in
accordance with the Drinking Water
Quality Assurance Rules which sets out
source water monitoringrequirements.
The results across all Council water
supplies are all less than 50 per cent of
the Maximum Allowable Value (MAV)
under the Drinking Water Standards
(which aligns with World Health
Organisation guidelines). This means
they are all less than 5.65 mg/L.
Taumata Arowai, the water services
regulator, are responsible for making
sure drinking water suppliers provide
safe drinking water.
Taumata Arowai has set the MAV for
Nitrate­N in drinking water at 11.3mg/
L, which is in line with the guidelines
from the World Health Organisation
and other international standards
includingthe European Union and
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This means nitrate levels in the
Oxford Rural No 1supply,and all other
Waimakariri Council water supplies,
are well within safe drinking water
standard.
For private well owners in the
district who have been alarmed by the
levels alleged by Greenpeace, Iwould
suggest having their water tested by a
registered laboratory, so they have all
the necessary and factual information.
If residents are currently not on
council water supplies, but would like
to discuss their options, then they can
contact our customer services team and
be put in touch with staff to talk about
their water supply options.
Council recently conducted hearings
to listen to peoples submissions on the
Long Term Plan (LTP).
Iwould like to thank everyone who
took the time to come along and speak,
we really do value your feedback.
This week we will begin
deliberations on the LTP.
The deliberations are an opportunity
for us to consider all the feedback
received from the community about
what is proposed in the LTP and to help
inform our decision making.
Iwelcome contact from anyone who
needs assistance or has an issue that
you might want to discuss.
Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt.
nz or phone 021 906 437.
I’m here to help.
Futureoflocalgovernment is at risk -review chair
ByDAVID HILL,
LocalDemocracy Reporter
The future of local government is at risk,
warns the author of areport into the
future of the sector.
It has been nearly ayear since the
Future of Local Government Review
panel’s report recommended sweeping
changes to the sector.
The report's review panel made 17
recommendations to the Government in
June 2023, including strengthening the
relationship between centraland local
government, stronger partnerships with
mana whenua, lowering the voting age and
extending council terms.
Former Waimakariri District Council
chief executive Jim Palmer, who chaired
the review panel, said fundamental
change was needed, but he did not expect
major changes anytime soon.
‘‘We are understanding of the current
context and realise only some of the
recommendations will be picked and that
is the reality.
‘‘But the piece of work will stand the test
of time. In adecade or so if things don't
change, things will only get worse.
‘‘When people look back and blow the
dust off the report, the recommendations
will still be relevant.’’
During aGovernance and
Administration Committee debate in
Parliament on Tuesday (May 7), Local
Government Minister Simeon Brown
dismissed several of the report’s
recommendations as ‘‘woke answers’’.
But Mr Palmer said he was optimistic
some changes were being looked at,
includinggreater collaboration between
local and central government.
This included ‘‘city and regional deals’’,
where councils partnered with central
Government to achieve improved
outcomes.
Discussiononfour­year terms was also
getting ‘‘some currency’’ among
politicians, he said.
Māori wards and the prospect of
referendums in the North Island was
hitting the headlines, but Mr Palmer said
there were other ways for local councils to
work with mana whenua.
‘‘It should be about encouraging and
finding more ways for mana whenua and
others to participate, so the tyranny of the
majority isn't always what plays out.’’
He said the biggest barrier for local
Rūnangawas alack of resourcing, as they
relied on volunteersand did not always
have the ability to respond.
The recommendation to lower the
voting age to 16­years has received plenty
of attention, but Mr Palmer said this was
one of several options proposed to
encourage greater participation.
‘‘Participation has fallen dramatically in
recent years and so it is about ‘how do we
get people engaged in matters which affect
them locally’.
The panel surveyed young people
around the country and there was strong
support for youth participation, but it was
not just about voting, he said. Mr Palmer
noted the role of youth councils in giving
young people avoice and advocated for
innovative ways of engaging with
communities. Local government was ‘‘an
inter­generational business’’, so thinking
‘‘beyond the next three­year cycle’’ was
essential.
LDR is local body journalism co­funded
by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Motunau 4:52pm 2.3 11:11pm 0.7 5:36pm 2.3 11:56pm 0.7 6:22pm 2.3 12:05pm 0.7 7:10pm 2.4 12:52pm 0.7 8:00pm 2.4 1:41pm 0.7 8:51pm 2.4 2:31pm 0.7 9:43pm 2.4 3:23pm 0.6
4:24am 2.2 10:37am 0.7 5:08am 2.2 11:22am 0.7 5:55am 2.2
6:45am 2.2 12:43am 0.7 7:37am 2.2 1:31am 0.7 8:30am 2.2 2:20am 0.7 9:22am 2.2 3:11am 0.6
Gore Bay 4:54pm 2.3 11:13pm 0.7 5:38pm 2.3 11:58pm 0.7 6:24pm 2.3 12:07pm 0.7 7:12pm 2.4 12:54pm 0.7 8:02pm 2.4 1:43pm 0.7 8:53pm 2.4 2:33pm 0.7 9:45pm 2.4 3:25pm 0.6
4:20am 1.4 10:25am 0.4 5:05am 1.4 11:10am 0.4 5:52am 1.4 11:56am 0.4 6:41am 1.4 12:37am 0.3 7:32am 1.4 1:27am 0.3 8:24am 1.5 2:18am 0.3 9:16am 1.5 3:11am 0.3
Kaikoura 4:47pm 1.5 11:04pm 0.4 5:31pm 1.6 11:50pm 0.3 6:17pm 1.6
7:04pm 1.6 12:44pm 0.4 7:53pm 1.6 1:33pm 0.3 8:45pm 1.7 2:24pm 0.3 9:38pm 1.7 3:17pm 0.3
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.
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Cape Tulip warning
By SHELLEY TOPP
Gardeners and landowners are being
asked to keep alookoutfor the cape
tulip, which is ‘‘highly toxic’’
The plant has been found in North
Canterbury.
Biosecurity New Zealand is also
warning people not to touch or dig up
the poisonous plant, which has pretty
flowers.
‘‘Despite appearances, the cape
tulip is ahighly toxic, non­native
plant, and dangerous to both humans
and livestock,’’ Biosecurity New
Zealand pest managementmanager
John Sanson says.
‘‘Every part of this plant, whether
fresh or dried, contains poisonous
compounds.’’
People who believe they have found
acape tulip plant should keep well
clear of it and immediately call
Biosecurity New Zealand’s exotic pest
and disease freephone 0800 80 99 66.
Poisoning symptoms include
gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis,
blindness, and heart and kidney
failure.
The cape tulip was introduced to
New Zealand from South Africa as a
garden plant.
It is now banned from sale,
propagation, and distribution, and is
one of the weeds and pests being
eradicated under the national interest
pest response programme, led and
funded by Biosecurity New Zealand in
partnership with regional councils
and the Department of Conservation.
It was recognised as anoxious plant
in New Zealand in 1978, andsince then
more than 500 sites have been
confirmed.
More than 230 of these siteswere
located in the Canterbury region,
includingNorth Canterbury, mostly in
Cape tulip
home gardens.
Eradication from individual sites
has been successful, and now only 29
known cape tulip sites remain.
Ten are in the Marlborough Sounds
andthree plants were recently located
in aMid­Canterbury garden.
Thecape tulip can grow to 90cm tall,
has between 3000 and 6000 seeds per
plant and can spread quickly,
establishing dense colonies overwide
areas of pasture which could cause
severe economicconsequences for the
New Zealand agricultural industry.
Plants and/or flowers can appear
between June and December.
Flowers are usually salmon­pink
with aband of deeper colour near the
baseofthe petals, sometimes with a
yellow centre.
Bylaw proposes ban
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Dogs will be banned from the Ashley
Rakahuri River estuary in Canterbury
if anew bylaw gets approved.
The Waimakariri District Council is
consulting on anew Northern Pegasus
BayBylaw, which governs what
activities are allowed on the district’s
beaches.
Councillor Al Blackie said the
biggest change was extending the area
where dogs were prohibited to include
the entire spit and the Ashley
Rakahuri River and Saltwater Creek
estuary.
‘‘I am expecting it to be a
controversial, but we will see how it
goes.’’
The new rules will remove an
exemption which had allowed holders
of Fish and Game hunting licenses to
take their dogs into the estuary area
during gamebird hunting season.
The measures are designed to
protect ecological valuesand bird
habitats around the estuary and
wetlands.
The estuary is home to threatened
bird species including wrybills, blackbill
gulls, banded dotterels, blackfronted
terns and pied oystercatchers,
some of which are also endangered.
People will still be able to walk their
dogs on other beaches on the
Waimakariri district’s coastline.
‘‘Wehavegot 7­8km of beach to
exercise on, so there is plenty of room.
Just stayaway from the estuary,’’ Cr
Blackie said.
Another change is extend the ban for
aircraft, including drones, taking off
and landing within the estuary area
and nearby beach.
‘‘When you have the drones flying
low, the birds think it is an eagle so it
disturbs them,’’ Cr Blackie said.
Fires and fireworks are also banned
in the estuary area, but cultural
cooking fires and braziers are allowed.
The bylaw also has rules around
access for horses and vehicles to the
beachareas.
‘‘We arenever going to get it right or
please everybody, so it is a
Ban proposed ... Dogs will be banned
from the Ashley Rakahuri River estuary if
aproposed new bylaw gets the go ahead.
PHOTO: FILE
compromise,’’ Cr Blackie said.
‘‘But it is ahell of alot better than it
was six years ago. The public is getting
better educated and the awareness of
the bylaw is much better now.’’
The changes have been made
following abylaw review and abeach
users survey held over the summer.
The review received 48 submissions,
while there were 380 responses to the
survey.
The original Northern Pegasus Bay
Bylaw became operative in 2010 and
was updated in 2016.
It is reviewed every five years, and
was due to be reviewed in 2021, but was
delayed due to Covid.
Atemporary bylaw is been in place
for the last 12 months.
Submissions close on June 14.
Public drop in sessions have been
held this week, with further sessions at
the Pines Beach Community Hall on
June 5, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, at the
Waiora Links Community Cuppa at the
Pegasus Community Centre on June 12,
from 10am.
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The North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
Little Blue penguins given helping hand
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
9
Kaikōura’s little penguins have
received ahelping hand ahead of their
breeding season.
Volunteers turned out in force on
Saturday to tidy up alittle penguin
sanctuary next to the South Bay
Harbour.
The sanctuary was developed by the
Kaikōura Ocean Research Institute
(KORI) more than four years ago, in
partnership with the community.
The colony was fenced off to protect
the penguins from dogs, cats,
hedgehogs, rats and humans.
KORI director Dr Jody Weir said the
autumn was the ideal time for an
annual clean up.
‘‘This is the time of year when the
penguins have finished their annual
moult and it is amonth beforethey
startbreeding.
‘‘Once eggs arelaid, there’s always
penguins onshore, so this is the time of
year when there are no penguins
about during the day.’’
Dr Weir said the penguins went
through ‘‘a catastrophic moult’’ when
they lost all their feathersatonce and
lost alot of weight, as they were
unable to go to sea to feed.
‘‘Their feathers arelike awetsuit.
‘‘They don’t even feel the water.’’
Volunteers cleaned out the nest
boxes of feathersand penguin
droppings, and did weeding and
general maintenance.
Dr Weir said removing the
underbrush meant rats and mice had
nowhere to hide.
The KaikōuraLions joined in to
repair the fencing.
The colony has been fenced off to
deter predators, with the penguins
able to access the nesting area via a
Helping hand. .. Kaikōura’s little penguin’s
are receiving ahelping hand.
PHOTO: FILE
tunnel.
Before fencing off the colony, Mr
Weir said there were dogs and other
predators running through the nesting
area.
‘‘The dogs like the penguins because
they squeak.
‘‘People just being curious can be a
threat in opening up nest boxes and
having alook.’’
In the busy harbour area, penguins
could be killed at sea, on the road or
under houses, so giving them an
enclosed area provided some
protection.
The South Bay colony is believed to
Clean up ... Volunteers relax after aclean up at Kaikōura’s little penguin colony.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED BY JODY WEIR
be the only little penguin colony along
the Kaikōura coastline.
The fencing was funded by grants
from the Kaikōura District Council,
Ryman Healthcare and Kaikōura’s
two Lions clubs.
‘‘It is nothing fancy.
‘‘I think acat could get over it and a
person could climb over it, but it is a
deterrent,’’ Dr Weir said.
Volunteers used trapping inside the
enclosure to catch any predators
which did get inside.
Signage has been created by local
school children, including abillboard
giving acartoon story of the life cycle
of apenguin.
KORI has been running apenguin
education and awareness programme
with local school children, community
groups and visiting university
students for the last 12 years.
‘‘We sit outside the colony and talk
about the penguins, the threats and
what we can do to help them,’’ Dr Weir
said.
‘‘And we take small groups in to have
alook at the penguins.
‘‘There is no touching of the
penguins and they may only have 10
seconds looking at apenguin, butthe
kids love it.’’
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Go ... Members of the North Canterbury Coast Guard Swift Water Rescue Team mobilise
around their new Blackwell Rescue boat and North Canterbury Mobile 1support truck
during its public unveiling.
Test ride ... Waimakariri MP MattDoocey rides aboard Blackwell Rescue,the new North
Canterbury Coast Guard swift water rescue boat,piloted by Sam James (right) at its launch
on Sunday.
PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE
New kit for NCCoast Guard
BY JOHN COSGROVE
Lessons learnt from amajor swift water
rescue seven years ago came to fruition
when the North CanterburyCoast Guard
unveiled its new Swift Water Rescue
Team’s enhanced capabilities on
Sunday.
Coast Guard regional manager
Southern Rob Creasy says the Swift
Water Rescue Team (SWRT) really
came into being after the rescue of eight
people from aflood in the Waimakariri
River on November 8, 2017 using
Kaiapoi 1and Rangiora High Rescue —
IRBs with propellers outboard.
After this event the unit realised it
neededalotmore training, skill
development, and knowledge for
flooded river rescue work.
The volunteers stepped uptheir
training specificallyfor swiftwater
work.
He says this meant they were better
prepared to respond to the Darfield
flooding of May 31, 2021. The flood
devastated vast swathes of farmland in
the South Canterbury region.
‘‘It was ahigh­pressuresituation,
where the man was plucked out of the
water by an NH­90. Iwas fortunate to be
involved in the debrief from this event,
and Isaw volunteers recognise the
magnitude of what happened.’’
He says the team also recognised the
need for amore specialist IRBand later
in 2022, the idea was put forwardtobuy
aspecialist inflatable jet boat with a
‘‘funny­looking’’ outboard motor on it.
The outboard motor was ajet
propelled power source allowing the
rescue boat to work in only 20cms of
water and alsooperate in rivers
inundated with fencing and other debris
whichwould snag atypical propeller
driven outboard motor.
Mr Creasy says this vessel represents
asubstantial levelling up in all aspects
of North Canterbury’s swiftwater
operations.
‘‘The new engine increases the
capability of the boat which makes it
able to operate in many waterways in
the Canterbury region.’’
The SWRT also unveiled anew Fuso
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can now access, launch, and incident
manage areas where mosttowing
vehicles are unable to get to –day or
night, storm or sunshine.
It allows for alocation based
headquarters and communications
centre onsite, closer to the responders.
Mr Creasy says the North Canterbury
volunteershave investedconsiderable
time, effort, and experience to build
their swift water operations capability
through substantialtrainingtoincrease
search and rescue capability.
‘‘Given the plethora of inland rivers,
lakes, and waterways in the Canterbury
region, this team has the reach to save
lives on the water, whereverthey may
be.
‘‘The challenge for the Southern
Regional team is to ensure we have the
right people, with the right tools, in the
right place. Blackwell Rescue,North
Canterbury Mobile 1, and the
Coastguard North Canterbury swift
water rescue team areakey part of this
evolution.’’
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North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
Alternative education supports localyouth
By DAVID HILL
Local DemocracyReporter
Tucked away on afour hectare block
between Kaiapoi and Rangioraisanew
alternativeeducation programme for
students who struggle to fit into the
mainstream.
The Noaia Charitable Trust, based at
Tuahiwi, took over the North
Canterbury alternative education
programme from Rangiora High School
in term one.
It now takes in up to 16 students aged
13 to 16 years from Kaiapoi and
Rangiora High Schools, Oxford, Amuri
and Cheviot area schools,Hurunui
College and Rangiora New Life School.
Programme manager Jackie Freeman
said the smallnumbers makes it easier
to cater to the students’ individual
learning needs, includingsupporting
them to earn NCEA credits.
‘‘We do an individual learning plan for
each of our young people.
‘‘There is amisconception only
naughty kids access alternative
education, but there is arange of
reasonswhy young people come here.’’
Most of the students were
neurodiverse or were kinesthetic
learners (learning through physical
activity) and often both, she said.
‘‘We are able to identify when the kids
are getting frustrated or struggling with
their work as soon as it happens,due to
having smaller numbers.
‘‘We can see the bubble before it turns
into ageyser.’’
Students can attend the Ruataniwha
programme anywhere from one term or
up to three years.
The programme can support students
to transition back to school or into work
or further study options.
‘‘We can be what we need to be for
each of the individuals.’’
Mrs Freeman said the funding allowed
her to employ one full­time and two parttime
tutors and she looked for particular
skill­sets.
This included abackground of
working withchildren through trauma,
or working in youth justice or pastoral
care roles.
Transportisprovided to get the
students to school on time, with
breakfastprovided thanks to the
Sanitarium Breakfast Club.
Lunches are also provided, with fresh
vegetables from abig, one acregarden.
‘‘One of our tutors is an amazing cook,
so the students are so spoilt,’’ Mrs
Freeman said.
The Noaia Charitable Trust was
established five years ago by local
Whānau and offers learningwhich is
underpinned by kaupapa Māori
philosophy
It alsooffers the E Tū Rangatira
training programme with up to 16 places
for rangitahi Māoriaged 16 to 24 years.
Student support ... Noaia Charitable Trust tutors Kirsty Duncan (left) and Lani Edwards
support students with their learning.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
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employment or further training.
The four hectareproperty has sheep
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property, such as landscaping and
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part of their learning.
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Kaikōura ratepayers face hefty rates rise
By DAVID HILL
LocalDemocracy Reporter
Kaikōura ratepayers areset to face an
averagerates hike of 14.75 percent,
following hearings and deliberations
last week.
After receiving 124 submissions and
facing ahefty insurancebill, the
Kaikōura District Council has
increased its proposed average rates
rise from 14.5% to 14.75%.
Chief executive Will Doughty said the
deliberations were ‘‘relatively straight
forward’’, after the majority of
submissions were in support of the draft
2024/34 Long Term Plan.
He said 124 submissions was ‘‘a great
result’’, after just 71 were received
three years ago.
Of the respondents, 86% supported
increasing the council'sspending on
footpaths, while 97% were in favour of
the council giving financialassistance
to the Whale Trail cycle way from Picton
to Kaikōura.
‘‘We had some reallypositive
submissions around the Whale Trail as
peoplesee the economic benefit, the
health and wellbeing benefits,and it is
aboutpromoting alternative modes of
transport,’’ Mr Doughty said.
The council planned to invest
$200,000 of capital investment over four
yearsinto the Whale Trail project.
It will also spendupto$80,000 ayear
on maintenance work over the next 10
years.
The council was facing ahike in
insurancepremiums for its three waters
infrastructure,MrDoughty said.
‘‘We had anticipatedanincrease,but
we weren't expecting an 80% jump over
the next two years.’’
Councillors alsovoted to increase
funding to the Kaikōura Aquatic Centre
from $70,000 to $85,000 ayear.
Mr Doughty said the aquatic centre's
trustees were working on astrategy to
reinvigorate the centre, which opened
in 2021, and were planningmore
fundraising.
The Long Term Plan also has
provision to invest in the town centre,
West End, in years five and six.
‘‘The West End is the heart of the
town,’’ Mr Doughty said.
‘‘There are various initiativeslike the
Planning ahead ... The Kaikōura District Council resumed deliberations on its Long
Term Plan lastWednesday.
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recognition that we need to have abit of
afocus on it (West End).
‘‘We need to put more work into
defining what is required, but there is
some acknowledgementthat it is the
core of the town.’’
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new prefabricated units to replace the
existing West End toilet, which is being
funded by the Government's‘‘Better
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The North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
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By ROBYN BRISTOW
When Phillipa (Pip) Croft entered the
hire business she had only ever used a
battery drill.
Today, in just six years in the industry,
she has risen to branch manager of
Kennards Hire in Rangiora, and knows
every tool of the trade.
She has astaff of four full timers, and
apart time worker —all males.
‘‘Its definitely been alearning curve.’’
says Pip, who has been in the managers
job two years in July.
Many visitors to the Southbrook
business often mistake her for the office
or accounts lady. It gives her great pride
handing them her business card with
her title on it.
‘‘You should watch their face change
when Ihand over my card, or when the
staff say they had better speak to the
boss lady,’’ says Pip.
Pip credits Kennards with taking a
‘‘huge leap of faith’’ in her ability to do
the job, in what has traditionally been a
man’s world.
She is one of two female managers
nationwide for the business, and is
noticing more women getting involved
in businesses traditionally the domain
of men, and challenging stereotypes.
Pip loves seeing the many women who
turn up to hire tools of their trade, or to
do aDIY job or two at home.
She began her career in the industry
as an office administrator for Stella
Hire, but when it was bought out by
Kennard, she was given anew role in the
Christchurch­based operation.
She worked her way up to asecond­incharge,
and then to the branch manager
role in Rangiora when Rangiora Hire
was also bought out by Kennards.
It is along way from Pip’s previous
jobs. She was alegal secretary for 20
years, the national administrator for
NFP, atutor for at risk youth, and owner
of alarge ceramic manufacturing plant
in Auckland.
‘‘The hire industry chose me, and I
love what Ido,’’ she says.
Pip, aCantabrian, says it has also been
great coming home, firstly to
Christchurch and then to Rangiora,
where she and her husband now live.
‘‘We couldn’t afford to stay in
Auckland, so we headed south and it is
the best move we could have made. It is
nice to come home.’’
At work she enjoys the people, the
challenges, and helping make sure
people get the right equipment for the
job.
Seeing more women step into
construction and giving it ‘‘their all’’, is
also inspiring.
‘‘The women who come in and can
swing ajack hammer alongside the boys
is great.’’
Pip says women bring balance to the
industry and she would encourage any
women out there contemplating the
construction or hire industry to get in to
it ‘‘boots and all’’.
‘‘I am extremely proud to be working
for afamily­owned business. The people
are wonderful and we have awork life
balance introduced by Kennards in the
past year, reducing our working week to
give us more time with our families.
‘‘I love what Idowith apassion.’’
At work ... Pip Croft at work at Kennards
Hire, in Rangiora.
PHOTO: ROBYN BRISTOW
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CureBoat Club mural positively received
The new Cure Boating Club mural on
the Kaiapoi river is attracting alot of
positive comments, says club vice
president Peter Midgley.
‘‘A huge thank you to all who made a
financial contribution towards the
painting of our amazing mural. We are
incredibly proud of the result.
‘‘We havehad aterrific response
from the public about our mural
celebrating the Cure Boating Club’s
long association with the Kaiapoi
River.’’
He says many people are commenting
that it brightens the previously empty
space up and livens up the area.
Painted by acclaimed artist, Mel
Eaton and the Waimakariri Public Arts
Trust, the unique thing about the mural
is that at high tide visitors will see the
town’s name reflected correctly in the
river and they can use it as abackdrop
for visitor photos.
Peter says that while the mural is
almost complete (it is just awaiting the
final top coat –ananti graffiti coating,
when the weather is right), there's still
alot of work to complete the rebuild
inside the quake damaged building.
‘‘All financial support to see this
through is greatly appreciated.’’
Once the mural is completed, any
additional funding and sponsorship
will be going towards the completion of
the building rebuild (post­earthquake)
which has been along and ongoing
project for the small club.
Peter says they have been on the river
for 154 years.
Kaiapoi developmentsbegin
By JOHN COSGROVE
Scenic improvements are taking shape
along Courtney Drive and Charters
Street in Kaiapoi, as work on two major
projects continues. At the Huria
Mahinga Kai Reserve, work by the Te
Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust on contract
from the Waimakariri District Council
has seen the main entrance timber
Waha structure erected over the past
two weeks.
This is the next stage of hard
landscape design the trust is carrying
out around the Huria Mahinga Kai and
Heritage Reserve area.
On the schedule are custom palisade
timber fencing at three entrances, post
and cable fencing, bollards, installation
of bike stands and exposed aggregate
concrete paths for strolls and concrete
pads for future park furniture.
The trust is committed to making the
Huria Mahinga Kai Reserve an even
more beautiful and vibrant space for
everyone to enjoy.
Next door ongoing work on the
Kaiapoi Community Hub continues in
the red zone area east of the town's
CBD.
The council says there are four
groups committed to building facilities
at the site, including the Kaiapoi
Croquet Club, Kaiapoi Menz Shed,
Youth Development and Opportunities
Trust (YDOT), and Satisfy Food Rescue.
Council spokesperson says the
council is working with the Croquet
Group to finalise its sale and purchase
agreement whichinvolves the council
receiving the club’s site at Revell Street
in exchange for the building of two new
greens at the Hub.
In addition to the construction of the
lawns, the Croquet Club has received a
30­year lease at the Kaiapoi Community
Hub.
Work started in October 2023 and it
involves the construction of anew
croquet lawn, with water supply and
irrigation, services for future buildings
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and acar park area with aconnecting
footpath.
A$630,331 contract was awarded and
is funded through the previous longterm
plan. The second stage of
construction involves the electrical
work and services through the site as
well as leases being signed with the
other groups.
Stage three involves landscaping and
aneighbourhood playground –the
council hopes this work will start in
July.
The land is owned by the council, and
leaseholders will be responsible for
their builds, along with costs associated
with this.
However, the council will maintain
the surrounding grounds, and work
with the user groups in guiding and
supporting them through their building
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North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
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Officer Brook Retallick says it is agreat
opportunity to showcasehow the station
and appliances work, talk about their
long and illustrious history, and
celebrate the strong community
involvement and family commitment of
members.
‘‘The brigade is everyone’s second
family.
‘‘We come together for acommon
purpose —tohelp our community when
they need it the most—and to be there
for each other when we need amoment
to reflectonwhat we have just seen and
been apart of.’’
The strong family and community vibe
comes from everyone looking out for
each other, familiesbeing part of the
brigade's social life, and the strong
feelings of camaraderie members feel
while serving their communities.
The brigade was established in 1874,
back when Rangiora was asmall
sawmilling town and fires were put out
by bucket brigades.
Since then, the town has grown to a
population of nearly 20,000, most
significantly after the Christchurch
earthquakes, and the volunteer fire
brigade has two fire trucks, one tanker,
acommand unit and 38 volunteer
members.
Twenty­five years ago, the town’s
volunteerfirefightersaveraged around
60 call outs ayear.
Now they respond to over 400
incidents annually.
They respond to building and
vegetation fires, but much of the
increase is due to the medical
emergencies, car crashes, search and
rescues and natural disasters they are
called out to.
Life members of the brigade
remember atime when personal
protective equipment (PPE) wasn’t
around. But now everyone has full PPE
as well as access to psychological
support. Women also weren’t involved in
the brigade in the early years, and now
nine wāhine are part of the crew.
Mr Retallick says, ‘‘despite all the
change and challenges over 150 years,
one thing has remained the same —the
brigade’scommitment to keeping the
Rangiora community safe and its focus
on family ’’.
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The North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
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Kaiapoi Cycling Folk enjoy healthy living
By JOHN COSGROVE
The golden years are agood time to
look after both the body, and soul.
Keeping active and social can be
hard, as retirees often move to new
areas when they downsize.
New starts, new towns and new
neighbours can often make it hard to
get to know people in new
neighbourhoods.
One group working hard to promote
healthy living with astrong emphasis
on socialising is Kaiapoi Cycling Folk
(KCF).
They are the large groups of
fluorescent green cyclists, often seen
on cycleways around the North
Canterbury district.
And yet they are not lycra­cladracing
roadies —for them, it’s all about
having fun.
Organiser Nigel Cook says many
riders are aboard electric­assisted
bikes, which have opened up cycling to
an entirely new audience.
‘‘In the past, only those who had the
strength to pedal would ride, now
thanks to electric bikes anyone
regardless of physical limits, can come
out and ride with us. Everyone is
welcome.’’
The past year has been abusy one for
the group, with several cycle trips and
adventures conducted nearby and
overseas.
Nigel says in the last 12 months,
members of the 30­strong group of
senior riders have cycled at their
leisure along the length of the country
in two stages, ridden the East
Gippsland Rail Trail in Victoria,
Australia, and taken many rides to
local points of interest such as Gebbes
Pass, Summit Road, and around
Hawarden.
Some members have also ridden in
Europe and Samoa.
‘‘This year has also been very busy.
With so many places to ride in the
district, we haven’t managed to ride
the same track twice this year. It’s been
great discovering all the new places to
ride.’’
‘‘Why do we do it? Because we love
cycling and it’s agood, healthy way to
exercise and socialise,’’ says Nigel.
For the six years KCF has been
operating, he says the numbers
participating have steadily risen.
‘‘We have almost become afamily,
you see the same faces out smiling and
welcoming each other every time we
have aride. No one is trying to win,
they are not races, it’s just away to
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GOLDEN YEARS
North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
Housing for older people in the spotlight
ByDAVID HILL,
Local DemocracyReporter
Affordable housing and wellbeing are
being prioritised as Kaikōura plans for
its ageing population.
Population data suggests around onethird
of Kaikoura residents will be over
the age of 65 within adecade, but the
town has long had alack of elderly
housingand no retirement village.
Kaikōura District Council community
development and events manager Sarah
Wright says the 2023 Census data would
give council aclearer picture of the
ageing population.
Anecdotal evidence suggests there are
anumber of people opting for the
Kaikōura lifestyle when they retire.
Following the 7.8 magnitude
earthquake in 2016, aKaikōura Housing
Forum was established to look into the
district’s housing needs.
It soon became there was ashortage of
housing for older residents, Ms Wright
says.
She says the council manages 16
pensioner flats, but there is consistently
awaiting list of more than 10 people.
There are afurther seven units, which
provided temporary housing following
the earthquake, and are now managed by
Te Whare Putea Trust.
It also has awaiting list.
‘‘It shows there is aneed,’’ Ms Wright
says.
‘‘There are anumber of older people
living at home on their own and there are
few options available if they want to
downsize, so for many the only
alternative is the move away.’’
The Kaikōura Older Persons’ Advisory
Group was created out of the housing
forum and conducted asurvey 12 months
ago, receiving around 250 responses.
‘‘Our general findings showed people
would like to stay in their own home for
Forward planning ... The Ageing Well Kaikōura Group meeting in the Kaikōura Library. Carol Reardon (left), Kaikōura District Council
communitydevelopment and events managerSarah Wright, Michael McCabe and Lilian Margetts.
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as long as possible,’’ Ms Wright says.
‘‘They also want to be able to remain in
Kaikōura as they get older, so they can be
close to family and friends.’’
The Ageing Well Kaikōura initiative
was established last year, supported by
the council.
It has receivedfunding from the Office
for Seniors to develop an ageing well
strategy, with afocus on housing, care
and wellbeing options for older people.
The council will begin advertising soon
for afixed term, age­friendly coordinator
to develop and implement the
strategy.
Ms Wright says there are arange of
options to address the housing shortage.
The council has been working with
developer Garry Robertson to build
elderly housing units as part of the seven
hectare, 83­home Vicarage Views
housing development, which is part of a
$7.8 million funding package with
Kainga Ora.
Asteering group has been established
to look at the Abbeyfield housing model
for Kaikōura.
Another developer has also been in
contact with the council to express
interest in development aretirement
village in the town.
Kaikōura is well served with social
services for the elderly, but most are
based in Blenheim and Christchurch and
there is no dementia care in the town, Ms
Wright says.
An older persons support worker,
Belinda Rickerby, is employed through
Te Hā oTeOra /Kaikōura Health to
support initiatives in the community.
‘‘She is such avaluable resource in our
community and we could do with five of
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Dotty Pots ... Mari Scott and Jean Laming with their hand decorated ceramic pots at the
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Finding asolution to keep their
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Jean Laming and Mari Scott, run
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‘‘We call it our geriatric therapy,’’
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The homemade jams, made with
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The project is not just having an
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She says the latest offering is quince
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‘‘I am really happy about it making
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‘‘It is nice to build community
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Meanwhile asession is being planned
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The idea came from her
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‘‘I have many cousins and
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knitwear stall. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
was agood, cheap way to do
that.’’ She was taught to knit
by the staff at Mrs Popes
Shop where she was shown
the cable twist style of
knitting.
‘‘I love the beautifulcurves
it produces, Ihave created
many garments over the
years using it to decorate
them.’’ Lynda says knitting is
agood way to socialise and
stay dexterous.
Probus social
Moving into aretired
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visit us? What can Idowith all
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Rotary or Lions and does not
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With the typical age of 60+,
members enjoy astrong sense
of friendship in the clubs
scattered around the country.
First established in New
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one time, over 460 Probus
clubs and 40,000 members
until anaming issue almost 10
years ago forced many clubs
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themselves as friendship
clubs.
Some Probus clubs stayed
with the status quo and the
Kaiapoi Combined Probus
Club now has agrowing
membership as they follow
the core tenants of Probus —
Friendship, Fellowship and
Fun in retirement.
Kaiapoi’s new president
Norm Cook says they are very
active with many activities in
the district.
‘‘We meet regularly on the
third Wednesday of each
month for morning tea. We
have speakers lined up and
often take organised bus trips
to places of interest as
mystery trips and have social
gatherings like mid­winter
meals.’’
He says the new, younger
committee they have at
Kaiapoi is keen to increase
the tempo of events and look
at new activities to get
retirees out, mixing and
mingling in their community.
‘‘We are looking at developing
specialist interest groups in
the club such as wine tasting
or abook group, we are
canvassing members for ideas
as we look to the future.
‘‘It takes awhile for people
to get to know each other so
we have regular coffee
mornings to help people meet
others.’’
There are 103 members in
the Kaiapoi club and Norm
says agood 80 percent or
more turn out to events, meals
and bus trips.
Meeting members of other
Christchurch­based Probus
clubs is also on the agenda.
Norm has only been a
member of the Kaiapoi
Combined Probus Club for
three years and says it was a
good way to meet people after
he and his wife Margaret
moved to Kaiapoi.
Kaiapoi Combined Probus
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Wednesday of the month
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at 9.45am. For more info
email:
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NEWS
North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
Students look to thestars
By DAVID HILL
Local Democracy Reporter
Three wins from three starts ... Four Wise Women, with her driver Blair Orange and
her WoodendBeach trainers, Craig Edmonds,and his daughter Aimee Edmonds. The
filly won her third race, the $22,000 Anne Thompson Graduation Final Trot at the
Rangiora Harness RacingClub’s meeting at Rangiora Raceway last Sunday afternoon.
Aimee is also aco­owner of the filly withher sister,WoodendBeach trainer Jenna Dunn
(not pictured), their mother Donna (centre) and Mitzy Taylor (far right). PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Woodendhorse unbeaten
BySHELLEY TOPP
Woodend Beach­trained trotter Four
Wise Women maintained her
unbeaten record, winning her
biggest race yet, at the Rangiora
Harness Racing Club’s meeting last
Sunday.
The three­year­old filly, is trained
by Craig Edmonds and one of his
daughters, Aimee, who alsoco­owns
Four Wise Women in partnership
with sister, Woodend Beach trainer
JennaDunn, their mother, Donna,
and Mitzi Taylor.
Four Wise Women won one of the
club’s feature races on the day, the
$22,000 Anne Thompson Graduation
Final Trot which was the filly’s
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third in Four Wise Women’s race.
Theother Anne Thompson
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pacers, was won by another rising
star, in Clonakilty which is trained by
Brent and Tim White of Ashburton,
and scored impressively to make it
two wins from two starts, both at the
Rangiora Raceway.
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Kaikōura’s school children are looking to
the stars, as the town edgescloser to dark
sky accreditation.
The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has begun
visiting local schools in addition to its
monthly stargazing evenings, as it finalises
its dark sky sanctuaryapplication to the
International Dark­Sky Association.
On Friday evening it was Kaikōura
Primary School’s turn, with 40 Year 5/6
students and their families braving the cold
for astar party.
‘‘It is an amazing evening,’’ principal
Hannah Simpson said.
‘‘We are lucky to have these people
coming into our school and hopefully it will
inspire the students.’’
She said gaining dark sky status would be
amajor boost for the town.
‘‘It will be so cool andall the tourism that
goes with it will be great for the area.’’
Ms Simpson said the school would need
to do some work with its school lighting, as
the bright lights made it difficult to view the
stars.
But the students and their parents
enjoyed viewing the craters on the moon
throughthe trust’s 8­inch telescope and
getting some images from the Unistellar
eVscope 2, she said.
Trust trustee Brian Horsfall said
volunteersvisited the school during the
week to prepare the students for the star
party.
‘‘We like to go to the school acouple of
days beforehand to show them the
equipment and to talk about astronomy to
getthem excited.’’
Games and activities with aspace theme
were also on offer, along with two virtual
reality headsets.
The children also learned at the Matariki
star cluster and how it is viewed in
different parts of the world.
The Kaikōura District Council adopted a
Moon gazing ... Kaikōura Primary School
students had the chance to look at the moon
through atelescope during astar party on
Friday evening. Photo: David Hill
private plan change from the trust earlier
this year, which proposed new rules to
strengthen lighting regulations.
The new rules will apply to any new
builds and when lighting needs to be
replaced.
But local residents will not have to
change their light bulbs immediately.
Chief executive Will Doughty said 37
submissions were received and all were in
support, meaning no hearing will be
required.
The plan change will be reviewed by
commissioners and is likely to be operative
later this year.
In the meantime the trust is finalising its
application for dark sky community status
for the town, and dark sky sanctuarystatus
for the wider district.
If successful, it will join dark sky
sanctuaries at Aotea Great Barrier Island
and Rakiura Stewart Island, and four other
dark sky sites, including the Oxford dark
sky park, which was announced in January.
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The North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
29
Exciting hometown opportunity ... Claire Mackay (fourth from right, standing), leader of
learning, languages, at Rangiora High School, and her French language pupils who are all
looking forward to the French Film Festival coming to Rangiora next month. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP
Pupils head to French film
By SHELLEY TOPP
Rangiora High School French language
pupils are excited to be attending the
French Film Festival in their home town
next month.
Their teacher,Claire Mackay, who is
from France, says it will be great to be able
to walk to the Rangiora Town Hall Cinema
in High Street from the school.
The pupils have selected Divertimento,
which tells the story of twin sisters who
want to make classical music accessible to
everyone and create their own orchestra.
Claire says there are 24 extraordinary
films on show in this year’s festival.
The festival, which starts on Thursday,
June 6, and finishes on Wednesday, June
26, will be shown in Rangiora for the first
time in the history of the event.
Festival director Fergus Grady says
Rangiora, Blenheim and Whanganui were
added as new venues this year to expand
the event into regional New Zealand, and to
support independent cinemas.
‘‘Christchurch is one of the best attended
centres in New Zealand for the festival so
we hope that will spill intoRangiora this
year.’’
His favourite film in the festival, The
Edge of the Blade, ‘‘blew me away in
Cannes last year and Ican’t wait to share it
with audiences’’.
It is atrue story set in the 1880s about a
legendary swordsman who is caught up in
an illegal fencing bout between his nephew
and amore experienced army colonel.
Festival goers will go in the draw to win
aholiday package to New Caledonia, where
the official language is French.
Pink in the community ... Heartland Services co­ordinator Kapri Martin (left), Te
Whare Putea Trust manager Barb Timms and financial mentor Lyn Kirton celebrate Pink
Shirt Day with the Kaikōura community.
Kaikōura steps out in pink
Kaikōura was out in force for Pink Shirt
Day on Friday.
The Kaikōura Library began setting
up aweek ahead of the big day, which
aims to stop bullying, Kaikōura District
Council community services manager
Susi Haberstock says.
‘‘We’ve had school groups coming
through and asking what it is about, so it
is agood educational opportunity.’’ She
says council staff got into the spirit,
wearing pink coloured clothing
throughout the week and they got to
enjoy some pink lollies.
Te Whare Putea Trust and Heartland
Services got into the spirit giving out
pink goodies, as it sought to raise some
good cheer ahead of the long winter
months. Trust manager Barb Timms
says this time of year can be challenging
for many families in the district, as
seasonal work comes to an end.
Getting into the spirit ... Marking Pink
Shirt day were Kaikōura District Council
staff Dannielle Solheim (left), Susi
Haberstock, Jackie Brown, Maree Bublitz
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RURAL LIFE
North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
Rural health scholarships
Rural Women NewZealand is calling
for applications for new scholarships
designed to grow the rural health
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are now available, from atotal funding
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Women NZ by Health New Zealand| Te
Whatu Ora.
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Caution ahead of payout
By TIM CRONSHAW
Canterbury dairy farmers are sitting tight
rather than banking on signals for amid­$8
payout next season.
Most banks have pitched alikely milk
price between $8.20 and $8.50 per kilogram
of milk solids for 2024­25.
Rabobank has just raised its projection to
$8.40/kg on the backoflittle global milk
supply growth.
Westpac economists continue to see no
changeinthe near term for their
expectations of $8.40/kg for 2024­25 and
$7.90/kg for this season.
This stacks up alongside ANZ’s forecast
for next season, also based on low global
supplies, of $8.50/kg. The bank revised its
farm­gate milk price forecast in February
for this season by 15c/kg to $7.85/kg.
Similarly, BNZ nudged up its forecast for
this season to $7.90/kg and expects the
2024­25 milk price to be up to $8.20/kg.
Fonterra’s rangeisataforecasted
$7.50/kg to $8.10/kg for this season and pulse
rates slowed when it began recovering from
a$6/kg to $7.50/kg rangelast August.
The big co­op has yet to put out its
starting point for 2024­25.
Rabobank predicts milk production from
the main global export areas to expand
only modestly over the next few months
before gaining some momentum towards
the end of the year.
Senior agricultural analyst Emma
Higgins said low profitability over the past
year had led to adecrease in dairy herds in
key regions such as the United States and
South America.
Weather changes had reduced milk
output in recent weeks, with less rain in
New Zealand and more rain in Europe, she
said.
“And this subdued global milk supply
growth should help underpin a
continuation of the dairy market recovery
and an improvement in milk prices for
dairy producers in most regions around the
world.”
However,she warned the recoverywould
not be smooth.
“Global demand­recovery signals are
mixed, and consumers’ purchasing power
remains under pressure.’’
She said the expectation that Chinese
milk production would grow at aquicker
rate was achallenge to the bank’s latest
milk price forecast for the coming dairy
season.
Amilk price of $8.40/kg would be broadly
profitable at anational level, but budgetary
pressures were likely to remain for local
producers, she said.
Domestic milk production this season
could end up to 1% lower than last season
as aresult of alack of rainfall in northern
and eastern areas in both islands, putting
pressure on feed.
Federated Farmers South Canterbury
dairy chairman Ad Hendriks said the
2024­24 forecasts could be in the right
direction based on the last Global Dairy
Trade (GDT) result.
‘‘But there’s along way to go. Probably
having that opening figure gives some
confidence to farmers, but Ithink they will
still be very careful because the costs don’t
seem to have relieved that much. There’s
going to still be acautious approach for
most farmers, especially because they get
all the noise from the banks ...and there’s
alot happening in the international
economic world out there.’’
He said there seemed to be concern
about China’s milk production holding up
and the big milk buyer needed to re­enter
the market at scale for payout forecasts to
firm up.
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The North Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
Heartbreakfor Ohoka and Woodend Clubs
31
RUGBY
Collated BY PETER WILLIAMS
Ohoka and Woodend, hosted
Club Days during the latest round
of the Luisetti Seeds Combined
Country rugby competition, with
Ohoka’s designated as Ladies
Day.
It acknowledged this with its
senior team playing in
predominantly pink jerseys.
Both Club Days were hugely
successful, with big crowds, but
in both cases, the visiting sides,
Ashley and Celtic, spoiled the
party by snaring atry, deep in
injury time to wrest victory from
the locals.
Ohoka vAshley
Buoyed by its Division 2team’s
36­19 win over the same
opponent in atop­of the­table
curtain­raiser,Ohoka began with
impressive intensity against
Ashley. Scott Allin’s trusty boot
opened the scoring, latching on to
an intercept, and after some slick
inter­passing, finished the move
off, then converted it. Ashley had
some chances, but any promising
moves were snuffed out by a
combination of solid Ohoka
defence and poor ball retention
by the visitors.
The second half brought a
complete reversal of fortunes.
The Ashley scrum proceeded to
completely dismantle the Ohoka
eight at virtually every set scrum
and its determination to retain
possession playing into the wind,
meant it had the lion’s share of
possession.
Matt Kippenberger scored atry
for Asley, while full back Luke
Gold, playing his 50th game for
Ashley, and showing his
versatility by taking over as
halfback to cover asinbin, added
another after getting involved in
aforward surge to put Ashley in
front.
When Ohoka finally attacked
late in the game, Allin bagged
another penalty goal to give it a
1­point lead, and it looked likely
Ohoka was going to snatch victory
from the jaws of defeat. But in a
dramatic finale, deep in injury
time, Ashley launched aseries of
assaults on the try­line. The
Ohoka defence was stoic, but
eventually Josh Duckworth
burrowed his way to within
centimetres of the try­line and
was propelled over to score. The
tension rose as the referee,
Cameron Wootton from
Ellesmere, who made afine job
of controlling atight game,
In the pink ... Ashley’s Luke Gold playing his 50th match for Ashley
against Ohoka.
PHOTO: AL SIM
consulted with his Assistant
Referee before confirming the
match­winning try.
Ohoka 13 (Scott Allin try,
conversion, 2penalties) lost to
Ashley 19 (Matt Kippenberger,
Luke Gold, Corbin Mechen, Josh
Duckworth tries, Braxton Taua 2
conversions).
Woodend vCeltic
Woodend saved its best
performanceofthe season for
Club Day. It fought out an epic
encounter with Celtic. The
Ashburton visitors are the
playing­through champions and
were expected by most to be far
too strong for Woodend still
waiting for its first win of the
season.
Woodend led most of the way and
just when its long­suffering, but
buoyant supporters, were getting
ataste of how it would feel for its
team to savour avictory, it was
snatched from them by aCeltic
try in the dying seconds of the
match.
Woodend 29 (Jayden Stokes (2),
Craig Stockwell, Jack Clarke
tries, Jordy Swaine 3
conversions, 1penalty) lost to
Celtic 33.
Lincoln vGlenmark­Cheviot
Playing with ablustery southerly
at its back, Lincoln dominated at
set piece but was explosive in
open play. It made metres early,
created an overlap, but its wing
knocked the ball on just
centimetres from the line.
The wind made it incredibly
difficult for Glenmark­Cheviot,
confining it to sustained periods
on defence. Lincoln finally broke
down the defence for the opening
try.
Keeping the ball in hand,
Glenmark­Cheviot managed to
gain some serious metres off the
back of some strong runs from
Angus Gibb who put in aman­ofthe­match
performance. After
some good handling and strong
carries George Fox levelled the
scores but along­range
downwind penalty made it 8­5 at
half time to the home side.
Lincoln came out of the blocks
firing and scored first in the
second half. However, adressingdown
from Glenmark­Cheviot
captain Andrew Hull got the
desired result and from that
point it spent hardly any time in
its own half. Glenmark­Cheviot
took the lead when Harry Allen
scored two tries off dominant set
pieces. It scored another through
sustained pressure, to win 25­13.
Lincoln 13 lost to Glenmark­
Cheviot 25 (George Fox, Harry
Allen (2) tries, James Richards 1
penalty, 1conversion).
Kaiapoi vWaihora
Kaiapoi conceded a15point
head­start, going down to
Waihora 29­13atKaiapoi Oval.
Playing with the wind at itsback
in the first half Kaiapoi could
only muster two penalty goals to
halfback Lance Taylor. Waihora
played brilliantly, holding on to
the ball for long periods of time
and frustrating Kaiapoi with its
line speed on defence. Kaiapoi
started to gain some momentum
towards the end of the half and
took this into the second, as it
scored quickly through number 8
Chris Smith, to close the gap to
15­13with half an hour to go.
There was plenty of endeavour
from the home side and it made
lots of metres around the ruck.
It enjoyed alot more
possession too, but couldn’t crack
the Waihora defence.
Adefining moment in the
match came in the 65th minute
when achip from Waihora was
spectacularly regathered in one
hand, leading to atry.
Waihora finished strongly
scoring right on full time.
Next week’s Club Day match
against Ohoka will be amustwin
for Kaiapoi, as it seeks to make
the top 4, being fourth equal in
Pool Bofthe combined
competition.
Kaiapoi 13 (Chris Smith try,
Lance Taylor 2penalties, 1
conversion) lost to Waihora 29.
Oxford vSouthern
Southern capitalised early on
Oxford’s mistakes and was up
10­nilafter as many minutes.
Oxford showed promise when on
attack, with big ball carries by
Rory Sloan and George Prain
who made crucial metres edging
Oxford closer to the line. Awellexecuted
back move allowed
fullback Jack Muir to score
Oxford’s first try.
Oxford continued to run
through Southern’s defence with
the forwards punching up hard,
allowing Jesse Houston to crash
over the line and level the scores.
As the rain settled in both
teams attacked and defended
hard in the slippery conditions.
Southern was able to score just
before the break, regathering off
adefending lineout to run 50
metres to score, taking a17­10
lead into halftime.
The wet conditions proved
hard in the second half withonly
one try being scored by Southern
in the 70th minute.
Oxford 10 (Jesse Houston, Jack
Muir ,tries) lost to Southern 25.
West Melton vSaracens
Saracens started strongly making
several linebreaks but, failed to
convert anything into points.
West Melton, however, scored
after its first foray on attack.
Saracens’ bad luck on the
injury front continued with it
having to use four injury
replacements in the first half,
however it soldiered on and a
penalty to Anthony Gola put it on
the board. West Melton replied in
kind to take an 8­3 lead into the
break.
From the restart West Melton
surged straight on to attack and
used its big forwards to great
effect to score beside the posts
and go out to a15­3 lead.
It was then Saracens’ turn to
launch an attack, resulting in a
try to Toby Ashby from aperfectly
placed kick from Hadrian
Jackson.
This took the score to 15­8.The
see­saw nature of the match
continued. Firstly, the hosts
scored after some good back play,
then Saracens mounted wave,
after wave, before Dion Jones
finished off afine team try
making the score 22­15. Credit to
the referee, Sam O’Reilly who let
the game flow.
West Melton 22 beat Saracens 15
(Toby Ashby, Dion Jones tries,
Anthony Gola penalty, Oscar
Burney, conversion).
Hornby vHurunui
Hurunui dominated the opening
exchanges, scoring three
converted tries within 20
minutes, but poor discipline
fuelled Hornby’s resurgence, as it
mirrored Hurunui’s efforts in the
second 20 minutes. Hurunui
needed aswift response to
extinguish the home side’s
momentum. It was back in charge
soon into the second half as
replacement loosie, Salem
Christian, crashed over from
short range.
The visitors moved clear again,
through Sam Grigg, recognising
his pace and tearing around his
opposite to sprint 50 metres, and
dive over in the corner.
Replacement Logan Topp, then
delivered awould­be crucial
blow, running asuperb line to
steam through agap and score.
Back from injury, halfback Sam
Kinney, claimed the final try,
showcasing his power to wrestle
over from ashort ruck snipe.
Hurunui would be disappointed
the way it let Hornby back into
the contest, especially from such
acommanding position.
Digby Heard’s 17 point haul
was impressive, and locking pair
Louie Bethell and Isaac
Francis’s usual high standard of
work in tight contributed
significantly.
Hornby 32 lost to Hurunui 47
(Andrew Murdoch, Josh
Cavanagh, Digby Heard, Salem
Christian, Sam Grigg, Logan
Topp, Sam Kinney tries, Heard 6
conversions).
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What’s happening in your
community...
EmergencyMobile Alertthis Sunday
The nationwide test ofthe Emergency Mobile Alert
system istaking place on Sunday, 26May.
An alert will be broadcast toall capable phones
between 6pm and 7pm.
Emergency Mobile Alerts are an extra channel to
help keep you safe inanemergency and are sent by
authorised emergency agencies tomobile phones.
The annual test allows the National Emergency
Management Agency to evaluate the system, cell
towers, and the ability for mobile phones to receive
the alert. The test also helps tofamiliarise the
public with what an Emergency Mobile Alert looks
like and how their phone presents the message.
The Get Ready website has alist ofphones
capable ofreceiving Emergency Mobile Alert. If
your phone is on the list, ensure the phone is
updated tothe latest available operating system.
You can find more information at getready.govt.nz
Multi-year TagMakes DogRegistrationSimpler
The new dog registration year isjust around the
corner. And thanks tothe new dog tags, the
registration process isalot easier.
If you registered your dog with Waimakariri District
Council in2023, you will have one of our new
multi-year metal dog tags. These replaced the
plastic disc or strip that was changed annually.
Provided the tag is in good condition, you
won’t need to replace itthis year. Just pay the
registration fees by your preferred method and
you’re good to go.
The benefits ofthe multi-year tag are that they
reduce plastic waste as well as administration and
postage costs.
Youwill only need anew dog tag this year if:
• You have anew dog that has not been registered
before (you cannot transfer amulti-year tag from
one dog to another)
• Your dog has atag issued by another Council
• The tag weissued last year has been lost
or damaged.
Let usknow ifyou need anew tag byvisiting your
local Service Centre in Rangiora, Kaiapoi or Oxford,
or emailing office@wmk.govt.nz when you are
ready topay, and we will send anew tag toyou.
Youcan pay your annual registration fees online at
waimakariri.govt.nz/dogs or at any Service Centre.
Violence Free North Canterbury Network presents…
Elder Abuse
Awareness
AProfessional Development Training Day
Wednesday 12 June 2024 |9am–3pm
Woodend Community Centre
Morning tea and lunch provided
Registrations close 7June.
$10
Topics Include:
per person
What is Elder Abuse?
How Elder Abuse affects Kaumatua
Sexual Violence in the context of Elder Abuse
Referral Pathways and options tosupport
victims of Elder Abuse.
For more information scan the QR code or visit:
events.humanitix.com/elder-abuse-awareness-workshop-2024
TemporaryRoadClosure
VariousRoads in Kaiapoi
The Council hasreceivedanapplication
to temporarily closethe followingroads
forthe period shownfor Matariki Kaiapoi.
RoadstobeClosed
• Cass Street from Jones Street to
Norman Kirk Park carpark
• Charles Street from Jones Street to
Askeaton Drive
• Askeaton Drive from Charles Street
to End
• Kirk Place (all).
Period of Closure
1-9pm, Friday 28 June 2024
This closureismadeinaccordance with
theTransport (Vehicular TrafficRoad
Closure) Regulations1965 and will apply
to allvehicular trafficwiththe exception
of theFireService,Ambulance,Police,
Councilvehiclesand othervehicles
authorised by theCouncil.
Violence Free North Canterbury Network presents…
Quiz Night Fundraiser
This will be anight to test your
trivia knowledge and have a
fantastic time with friends —all
while supporting aworthy cause.
Because everyone, everywhere,
deserves to feel safe.
Friday 21 June 2024
7–9.30pm |Rangiora RSA
Doors open 6.30pm
Register by14June
Great raffles, food
and spot prizes!
Scan the QR for more info orvisit
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Rating Information
Database Available
for Inspection
$20 /PP
TEAM SIZE: 4–6
The Waimakariri District Council and
Environment Canterbury (Waimakariri
District properties only) Rating Information
Database is available for inspection.
TheRatingInformationDatabase may be viewed forfree
at the Council’sRangiora Service Centre, 215High Street,
Rangiorabetween the hours of8.30am to 5pm,Monday
to Friday,excluding public holidays.
TheRating Information Database (rating information only)
maybeviewedatthe Council’swebsite waimakariri.govt.nz
TheRating Information Database contains arecordofall
informationrequired forsetting and assessing rates.
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the Waimakariri District
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NEWS &CLASSIFIED
Canterbury News, May 23, 2024
Upcoming Council
meetings
Unless otherwisestated, the
followingmeetingswillbeheld in
June 2024 in theCouncil Chamber,
215HighStreet, Rangiora.
Council
Tuesday4June at 1pm.
Oxford-Ohoka CommunityBoard
Wednesday5June at 7pmatthe
Oxford Town Hall,MainStreet, Oxford.
(The Public Forumsection of theagenda
will occurfrom7pm to 7.20pm.)
Woodend-Sefton CommunityBoard
Monday 10 June at 5:30pm at
the Woodend Community Centre,
School Road, Woodend.
Auditand Risk Committee
Tuesday11Juneat9am.
Rangiora-AshleyCommunity Board
Wednesday12Juneat7pm.
Kaiapoi-TuahiwiCommunity Board
Monday 17 June at 4pmatthe
Ruataniwha KaiapoiCivic Centre,
176WilliamsStreet, Kaiapoi.
Utilitiesand RoadingCommittee
Tuesday18Juneat9am.
CouncilAdoptionofLongTermPlan
Tuesday25Juneat1pm.
Agendasare availabletwo workingdays
before themeeting.Agendas,Minutes
andaudio recordings formeetingscan
be foundonthe Council'swebsite:
waimakariri.govt.nz
SarahNichols
Governance Manager
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an issue?
Use the free Snap Send Solve app to tell
Waimakariri District Council about it.
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LIBRARY
Don’t Dream it’s Over, by Jeff Apter
This is the first biography to focus exclusively on
Neil Finn, the man who wrote the timeless hits of
Split Enz and Crowded House.
Far North, by David White
This is the true story of one of New Zealand's
biggest ever drugs bust, and how those responsible
almost got away with half atonne of crystal meth.
Oh, and half abillion dollars.
Adventures with Emilie, by Victoria Bruce
In 2021, Victoria Bruce quit her corporate job,
packed up her life and embarked on Te Araroa
trail with her seven­year­old daughter, Emilie.
On the 3000­kilometre journey that traverses the
length of Aotearoa, the duo faced Covid
lockdowns, the harsh elements of New Zealand’s
backcountry and even anear­death experience.
These titles are available in Waimakariri and
Hurunui libraries.
Find out more about recent additions to the
library collection by going to the library catalogue
at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.
nz or contact your local library.
CHECK IT OUT
Public Notices
There’smoretolose
than your licence
Drinking?Don’t drive.
Classic Cars
AClassic car display will be held on Sunday, May 26,
at 14 Ashworths Beach Road, Leithfield. It is open to
all veterans, vintage, classic and unique vehicles.
Live music from the Magic, playing music from the
good old days. Food and drink available on site from
the Better Half Kitchen and Bar. This event is afund
raiser for the Amberley Menz Shed. Entry fee is a
donation to the cause. Open from about 9am until
11.30am. The Better Half is open until 9pm.
Rga Bowling results
Women’s Championships
Four's ­JWood(s), PFearnley, MMSmith, MASmith.
Triples ­THannah(s), MM Smith, MA Smith.
Pairs ­SMulligan(s), THannah.
Singles ­PFearnley.
Junior Singles ­PFearnley.
1&2 Yr Singles ­MASmith.
Mixed Pairs ­VSchischka, TSchischka.
Men’s Championships
Four's ­JWalton(s), AClack, AStephenson, TSmith.
Triples ­JCollier(s), PHannah, KGilmore.
Pairs ­JRawson(s), KGilmore.
Singles ­DPaterson.
Junior Singles ­MMenzies.
1&2 Yr Singles –HLeveridge­Watkins.
Winter Championships
Singles ­RKing.
Pairs ­RKing, PHannah.
Club Drawn Championships
President's Fours ­DO'Keefe(s), HLeveridge­Watkins, B
Gernhoefer, J Stephenson.
Patron's Four's ­ATaylor (s), SRGalbraith, DWilliams,
GJohnson.
Drawn Four's ­GDunnett(s), J Wood, RWebb, J Wright.
Grandparent Pairs ­MMenzies(s), BGernhoefer.
HURUNUI DISTRICT
COUNCILAND
ENVIRONMENT
CANTERBURY
RATING
INFORMATION
DATABASE
AVAILABLEFOR
INSPECTION
TheCouncil gives
notice,under Section
28 (Paragraph
4) of theLocal
Government (Rating)
Act2002, that the
Rating Information
Database is available
forinspection at
theHurunui District
CouncilOffice,
66 CartersRoad,
Amberley between
8.30amand 5.00pm
Monday to Friday
(excluding public
holidays).
TheRating
Informationdatabase
(ratinginformation
only)may also
be viewed on the
Council’swebsite at
www.hurunui.govt.nz
TheRating
Information
Database containsall
informationrequired
to setand assess
rates.
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CLASSIFIEDS
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Public Notices
BOOK FAIR
Friday 24 andSaturday 25 May, 2024
at St Bart’sChurch Hall,
23 Cass St,Kaiapoi.
9am-5pm Friday and9am-2pm Saturday.
EFTPOSAvailable
Books $2.00 each or 6books for$10.00,
puzzles $4.00
Teaand coffee available.
This is an Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi Fundraiser
towards parishwork.
2025 Out of Zone
Enrolments
The RangioraHigh SchoolBoard
has determined that Out of Zone
enrolmentswill be accepted in 2025
forthe following students:
1. Priority2–siblings of current
studentsatthe school
2. Priority 3–siblingsofpast
studentsofthe school
Applications forout of zone
enrolmentsclose on Friday
26 July 2024.
Forfurther information please
contact(03) 311 8888 or email
enrolments@rangiorahigh.school.nz
Garage Sales
KAIAPOI 53A Whitefield
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25th May, 9am to 1pm,
workshop &garden tools,
king bed, dining table &
chairs, tv stand, tall bookcase.
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Nuggets, $200-$10,000
Mounted Animals, Sharks
Jaws, Whale Bones
$2000-$10,000, Petrol
Pumps, Enamel Signs, Oil
Pumps, $300-$3000 Ships
wheels, Lights, Port Holes,
Anchors, $100 Old Advertising
Tins-Cigarette, Tea,
Coffee, Biscuits, $2500 #1
Plane, $100 Plumb bobs,
Chisels, Spoke Shaves,
Padlocks, $1000 Old Work
Bench, $1000-$4000 Full
Steam Train Engines,
$50-$500 Steam Toys,
Other Metal Toy Cars,
Trucks, Motor Bikes. Anything
else old &interesting.
Ph Murray 021 441 400.
For Sale
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Sat 25 th & Sun 26 th May - 8am to 3pm
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Rangiora
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258 8366.
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In Memoriam
WILSON, Anthony James:
31.12.1973 - 22.5.2015.
Deep in our hearts ,cherished
memories are kept,
Of one that we love and
never forget. Love Lindsay,
Jenny, Julia, Anna, Shay,
Jaya.
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CAP 20
Shingle
SHINGLE SUPPLIES
Quarry Prices
DRAINAGE CHIP
2225862
from $40 per cube
from $23 per cube
from $25 per cube
from $30 per cube
all +gst
Plus all excavation and truck hire
house excavations, driveways, subdivisions
CONTRACTING
Ph: KEN 027 201 3302
Email: stress@xtra.co.nz
Starlink / TV /Security
• Starlink aerial mounng • Wi-Fi extensions
• TV wall mounng • Home audio installaon
• Alarm installaon
• Security camerainstallaon
Mark Hubball 027 4725314
www.tvsoluons.co.nz
Turf Aeration
Acknowledgements
WHEELER RUTH
ELIZABETH. Lindsay,
Christine, Nola and families
would like to thank our
many friends, relatives,
neighbours and the organisations
who acknowledged
the recent loss of aloved
mother, mother-in-law,
grandmother and greatgrandmother.
To everyone
who attended her funeral,
sent cards, flowers, phone
calls, and baking we are
truly grateful. Our special
thanks also to all the amazing
people who cared for
mum during her deteriorating
health. Please accept
this as apersonal acknowledgement.
Lawns·Sportsfields·Parks·Golfcourses
SOLIDTYNEAERATING+CORING+VERTICUTTING
Greatresultsinimprovingturfhealthusingless
fertilizerandwater!Allowsbetterdrainage,plusair
andmoisturetoreachtherootzone.Self-propelled
andtractormountedmachinesavailable.
Booknowtogetthisworkdonethroughwinter/spring,and
seetheresultsthroughnextsummer.
PhoneRogeron0274 324352
Windows & Doors
Guide
2009594
WINDOW MARKET PLACE
• New & Used
• Timber & Aluminium
• Windows & Doors
8am-5pm Weekdays
8am-2pm Saturday
215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham
Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz
Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz
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TrustedTrades&
ProfessionalServices
Guide
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Accountant
Butchery
Gardening Services
Landscaping
TAX RETURNS
Tax&AccountingConsultants
Taxreturns,GST returns, rental returns&payday filing
10/65 PERCIVAL STREET,RANGIORA
03 314 9480
NEW
CLIENT
DISCOUNT
10%
2647405
Oxford Butchery
Shane Frahm
We cankill&processyour stock
Four Generations of Frahms
since1957
Ph 3124205
Oxford
Number one
old-fashioned bacon
&ham curing.
A/H 021 269 1817
2227889v3
Firewood
Processing
Garden
Maintenance
For all your landscaping needs
AllLandscaping,Retaining Walls(Engineered and
Non-Engineered), Timber Fences,Landscape Structures
andmore...Lifestyle Block, Ruraland Residential.
Phone Jeremy 021 169 9394
www.blackhill.co.nz
www.facebook.com/blackhillltd
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Air Conditioning
Servicing NorthCanterburyand Kaikoura
03 313 0531 /03319 7559
(North Canterbury) (Kaikoura)
www.northcanterburyenergy.co.nz
HEAT PUMPS
AIRCONDITIONING
VENTILATION
SERVICE&REPAIRS
INSTALLATION
Call us
for a
FREE
quote
Chiropractic Services
Dr Carissa McGregor
ACCRegistered Dr Chiropractic
Monday &Thursday
Injury, accidents and maintenance
Judy McArthur
MctimoneyChiropractic, AppliedKinesiology
andCraniosacral|Fridays
Phone03313 0350
Select Health
51 Ashley Street,Rangiora
2564272v2
Hedge Trimming
Tree Services
Lawn Mowing
Registered
Business
WINZApproved
Phone
DarrylPeter
027 689 5203
Painter &Decorator
30 YearsExperience
PENSIONERDISCOUNTS
Commercial&Residential
Exterior &InteriorPainting
SprayPainting
Roof Cleaning &Painting
Waterblasting
PhoneMike027 931 1876
mikewattspainting@hotmail.com
2677427
Appliance Repairs
•REGISTEREDTECHNICIAN
•AUTHORISEDLOCAL SERVICE
F&P, Bosch, Smeg,
Ariston, LG,Classique,Haier,
Samsungand more....
“For best resultsbesuretouse authorised service”
NORTHCANTERBURYAPPLIANCE SERVICES
Rangiora: 03 3134420 Kaiapoi: 03 3273810
2332343v2
Construction &Concrete
All Construction & Concrete Work
•Driveways, patios &paths
•Bridges and Culverts
•Floors, foundations
•Sheds and buildings
•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes
•Silage pits, effluent ponds
•Excavation and cartage
•Precast concrete
•Insulated panels
Daryl Power
027 230 9401
concretepower@scorch.co.nz
www.concretepower.co.nz
2273277
Funeral Director
HAL L & Co.
Funeral Directors
Death Is But AHorizon ... AHorizon Is But The Limit Of Our Sight
Give our friendly team acall and let us look
after all of your funeral needs
•Fullfuneral Services
•Pricing Plan Options
•DirectCremation options
•MemorialServices
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Convenient Locations
Rangiora 313 6948
Christchurch 379 0178
www.undertaker.co.nz
Portaloo Servicing/Temp Fence
2679115
Servicing yoursand our portaloos
Panel &Paint
If it stands still
long enough we
will paint it
•17metre spray
booth
•FullPaint &Panel
Service
•InsuranceWork
•Fullcoachbuilding
service,fabricatingdoors, lockers,
windows, tanks
•PaintingMotorhomes,Caravans,Boats,
Trucks, Tractors &Cars
Now moved to 8Seven Mile Drive,Belfast
Phone (03) 323 4115
www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz
Hours Monday to Friday
6.30am to 3.30pm, except Friday 3pm
2662727
DENTURE CLINIC
RANGIORA
DENTURE CLINIC
GarryWMechen
Registered Clinical Dental Techncian
Phone (03) 313-9192
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
NEW N W DENTURES D ES
*RELINE* *REPAIRS* I S
HOURS
8.30am -12noon- Monday to Friday
FREE E CONSULTATION O
AND ADVICE
A V C
For a/h repairs
phone (03) 310-3044
Glass Services
Retrofit Double Glazing
ReplacementWindows
FramelessShowers
Splashbacks
Balustrades
Mirrors
Window Maintenance
1High Street, Rangiora | 03 313 1733
leah.stewart@hagley.co.nz
2629029
2678697
Quarry Supplies
● Driveway/Drainagechip -12mm
● Crusherdust
● Horse Arena sand
● 2A sand
● Soakhole &Gabion Boulders.
● Screened soil
● We have stock available &
canmakeproducts to order.
Dean Hurley027 333 7140
dean@hagg.co.nz
Real Estate
Builders
Engineering
Irrigation &Filtration
Scaffolding
Zatara
Builders
Alterations,Bathrooms, Kitchens,Repairs,
Decking&Structures, Pergolas,Verandas,
Fencing, Landscaping, Concrete, Farm Sheds
Residential /Commercial
Ph Don027 727 9162
www.zatarabuilders.co.nz
2677129
2269236
For your Engineering needs
187d Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi
Phone 03 327 5246 |027 495 2821
toppeng@xtra.co.nz
2490187
For All Your Scaffolding
Requirements
Amberley based, servicing Waimak to Kaikoura
Email jimmy@insituscaffolding.co.nz
Phone 027 288 3058
2650754
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2018 Corolla
FielderHybrid
1.5L Petrol Hybrid
Auto,61,700kms
$
22,995
2016 Toyota
Aqua
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Auto, 29,350kms
$
17,995
2016ToyotaAqua
G-Spec
1.5LHybridPetrol
Auto,42,800kms
$
17,995
2013Toyota
AquaS
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Auto,105,800kms
$
12 ,995
2022 Corolla GX
Hatch
2.0L PetrolAuto,
20,450kms
$
25,995
2013 Toyota
Prius
1.8L Hybrid Petrol,
22,600kms
$
19,995
2021 Camry
GX Hybrid
2.5L Hybrid Petrol
Auto, 31,450km
$
35,995
2012Prius
GTouring
Alloywheels
travelled60,000km,
Full warranty
$
18,995
2018Toyota
Vitz Hybrid
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Auto,33,800kms
$
17,995
2023 Toyota
CorollaGXHatch
2.0L Petrol Auto,
26,850kms
$
26,995
2020 RAV4
Hybrid Limited
Allwheel drive
hybrid,Travelled
41,000kms
$
49,995
2018 C-HR
G-Spec Hybrid
1.8L Hybrid Petrol,
67350kms 67,350kms
$
29,995
2017C-HR Gspec
Twotone paint, Full
warranty included
$
28,995
2016AquaCross
Hybrid
1.5L petrol auto
Climateair
$
19,995
2018 Toyota
Prius S
62,890km
1.8L Hybrid Petrol
$
24,995
2017 Corolla
FielderHybrid
1.5L Petrol Hybrid Auto,
96,950kms
$
18,995
2022 Rav4 GXL
AWD
29,950km
2.5L petrol auto
WAS$44,990
NOW
$
40,995
2020 Yaris
Cross Limited
1.5L Hybrid Petrol,
25,000kms
$
37,995
2023Toyota
CorollaGXHatch
2.0LPetrolAuto,
31,300kms
$
26,995
2022 Yaris Cross
GX
1500cctravelled
only21,000kms
NZ new
$
29,995
2019 Rav4 Hybrid
G-Spec
2.5L Petrol Hybrid Auto,
53,250kms
$
41,995
2023 Toyota
Highlander Limited
3.5L Petrol Auto,
27,200kms
$
60,995
2023Rav4GX2WD
2.0LPetrolAuto,
24,950kms
$
35,995
2022Highlander
Limited
3.5L V6 Petrol Auto,
27,550km
$
60,995
2022 Rav4 GX 2WD
2.0L Petrol Auto,
52,900kms
$
32,995
2021 Hiace ZR
5-Door
2.8L TurboDiesel
Auto,233,650kms
$
32,995
2018 Hiace
10-SeaterMinibus
3.0L TurboAuto,
80,800kms
$
44,995
2019Toyota
FortunerGXL
2.8LTurbo Diesel
Auto,126,120kms
$
41,995
2016LandCruiser
Prado VX
2.8LTurbo Diesel
Auto,174,650kms
$
41,995
2023 LandCruiser
300 GR
3.3L Twin Turbo V6
Diesel,21,700kms
$
154,995
2022 LandCruiser
Prado VX
150kW2.8L
TurboDieselAuto
$
74,995
2023 LandCruiser
Prado VX
150KW2.8L Turbo
Diesel,41,350kms
$
75,995
2022Landcruiser
Prado VX
2.8LTurboDiesel
Auto,29,655kms
$
75,995
2022Hilux SR5
4WD
150Kw2.8L
Turbo Diesel Auto,
30,100kms
$
56,995
2019 Hilux SR
Extra-Cab4WD
2.8L Turbo Diesel
Manual, 95,100kms
WAS$42,995
NOW
$
39,995
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