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Vaping use down<br />
By DAVID HILL<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Vaping use has gone down<br />
significantly since vaping sensors<br />
were installed ayear ago in a<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> high school.<br />
Rangiora High School installed<br />
sensors with cameras in toilet<br />
corridors in August last year in a<br />
bid to stamp out vaping, and antisocial<br />
behaviour, which was on<br />
the rise.<br />
Oneyear on, acting principal<br />
Remihana Emery says it is ‘‘very<br />
rare’’ for the sensors to go off.<br />
There has also been less<br />
incidents of antisocial behaviour.<br />
‘‘Kids will be kids and try what<br />
they try, we were no different.<br />
‘‘It is really about informing our<br />
kids about the risks so they can<br />
make informed decisions.’’<br />
Mr Emery says the message<br />
seemed to be getting through, as<br />
most students now understood the<br />
risks.<br />
‘‘But we can’t take our foot off<br />
the accelerator.’’<br />
The sensors have cameras,<br />
which are triggered by the vapour<br />
to take aphoto.<br />
When students were caught, the<br />
school supported them and their<br />
parents to help them give up<br />
vaping.<br />
Board of trustees presiding<br />
member Simon Green says the<br />
sensors were expensive, but he is<br />
pleased with the outcome.<br />
‘‘The board is really supportive<br />
of the initiatives the leadership<br />
team is taking and we are pleased<br />
the students can now use the<br />
toilets for their intended<br />
purpose.’’<br />
Rangiora High School has also<br />
become part of apilot programme<br />
which uses digital technology to<br />
help young people to kick the<br />
habit of vaping.<br />
Ignite Aotearoa and oVRcome<br />
have joined forces to pilot a<br />
virtual reality programme in four<br />
secondary schools, including<br />
Shirley Intermediate School<br />
(Christchurch), Wellington<br />
College and Tangaroa College<br />
(Auckland).<br />
Young people are given access<br />
to clinical desensitisation therapy<br />
via avirtual reality headset linked<br />
to their smartphones.<br />
Kaiapoi High School chose not<br />
to install vaping sensors, but<br />
principal Jason Reid says vaping<br />
use at school had decreased.<br />
‘‘Since the beginning of the year<br />
our vaping stats have gone down<br />
to 10 percent of what there used to<br />
be.<br />
‘‘A big part of that is being<br />
caught.’’<br />
Mr Reid says the school treated<br />
vaping as apublic health issue<br />
and used restorative processes,<br />
working with the student and<br />
their parents.<br />
‘‘When we have an open<br />
discussion around the table with<br />
parents they tend to be more<br />
honest.<br />
‘‘After all, you don’t have to hide<br />
it you’ve been caught.<br />
‘‘There are still consequences,<br />
especially if they are repeat<br />
offenders, but the aim is to<br />
remove the harmful behaviour.’’<br />
Mr Reid says the focus was on<br />
supporting students to give up<br />
vaping.<br />
There had been some push back<br />
from students who said they didn’t<br />
want to quit, but it had more to do<br />
with addiction, he said.<br />
Vaping, like smoking, is banned<br />
in schools, but it is proving to be<br />
addictive, which leads to anxiety,<br />
increased impulses and irritation<br />
as students crave their next hit.<br />
Not enough is known about the<br />
long term health impacts of<br />
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Bluey Duncan is distraught.<br />
He is carlessthanks to it being stolen<br />
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Poetry Day celebrations in Rga<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
National Poetry Day has been<br />
celebrated in Rangiora with the launch<br />
of Fuego Volume 2.<br />
The World Congress of Poets literary<br />
journal was launched in the children’s<br />
section of the Rangiora Library on<br />
August 23.<br />
The launch was hosted by Fuego<br />
Volume 2’s publisher andeditorinchief<br />
Doc Drumheller, the pen name of<br />
Oxfordpoet Jason Clements.<br />
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Morethan 100 people including<br />
poets of all ages, who contributed<br />
works for the journal, and their<br />
families/whanau, attended the<br />
Rangiora launch.<br />
‘‘The future of poetry in Waimakariri<br />
is in good hands, with stellar<br />
performances from children/tamariki<br />
from schools across the district, who<br />
participated in the libraries Kids Fest<br />
Magic of Metaphors workshop, and<br />
poignantpoems by tamariki from<br />
Tuahiwi School who composed poetry<br />
in aMatariki Masterclass with the<br />
Write On School for YoungWriters,’’<br />
Jason said.<br />
Both groups of children had work<br />
featured in the journal.<br />
The audience was also treated to<br />
performances by some of our leading<br />
and emerging poets, including the<br />
reigning Christchurch Poetry Slam<br />
Champion,Lee Fraser, Ockham Award<br />
finalists Isla Huia andAnnabel Wilson,<br />
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well as the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Cancer<br />
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Poems from the Fuego Volume 2have<br />
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In <strong>September</strong> 2010 when Cheviot,<br />
along with Christchurch, suffered from<br />
the effects of the 7.8 Christchurch<br />
earthquake, the bell in Cheviot’s<br />
Presbyterian stone church on State<br />
Highway One, swung so hard it came off<br />
its hook and fell to the floor of the first<br />
level of the bell tower.<br />
Fortunately, due to the construction of<br />
the stone church, the church and hall<br />
didn’t suffer any structural damage.<br />
However the bell was cracked, and<br />
was left to lie where it fell.<br />
It had been donated to the church by<br />
Jim Banks, areturned serviceman who<br />
had taken up the land resettlement<br />
block of Cheviot Hills, and came from<br />
the derelict belltower left over from the<br />
Cheviot Hills Estate days where it was<br />
used to call the workers to the cookshop.<br />
Meanwhile plans were afoot for anew<br />
life for the church.<br />
In 2018 Cheviot Knox Community<br />
Centre Trust (CKCC) was formed to buy<br />
the church, and hall, on behalf of the<br />
Cheviot residents, from the<br />
Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa.<br />
CKCC Chairman Jane Maxwell says<br />
the decision to buy it was agood one.<br />
‘‘We knew from the beginning it would<br />
take awhile for all the community to<br />
make the mindshift from church /<br />
denominationbased ownership, to a<br />
community space owned and operated<br />
by the community, for the community.’’<br />
But, she says its future is now assured<br />
due to the varied and encouraging<br />
amount of use both buildings are getting.<br />
Coupled with this, thanks to the<br />
backing of local volunteers, who open<br />
and close the church most days, it is<br />
enjoyed by many locals, and visitors<br />
passing through Cheviot, judging by<br />
entries in the visitor’s book, Jane says.<br />
Abell, or the lack of one, was the only<br />
missing piece of its new life.<br />
CKCC Trustee John Wright urged the<br />
Trust to look into how to restore abell in<br />
the tower.<br />
Enter Winton Dalley, the now former<br />
Hurunui Mayor, who knew where there<br />
was asurplus bell following the<br />
amalgamation of two parishes —<br />
Hawarden and Waikari.<br />
The bell from Hawarden, of which<br />
little is known of its history, was donated<br />
to the trust for its Cheviot complex.<br />
John Wright and Peter Somerville<br />
installed it in the church tower, and<br />
purely by chance, 10 years to the day of<br />
the Christchurch earthquake —<br />
<strong>September</strong> 4, 2020 —itwas rung.<br />
The issue then remained how to get<br />
Bell goes home ... Peter Montgomery (on the truck), Jane Maxwell (front),John Wright<br />
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the damaged bell, down from its resting<br />
place.<br />
Some ingenious thinking, and the<br />
abseiling skills of Peter Montgomery<br />
and his family, from Cheviot Hills,<br />
helped retrieve it from the church<br />
tower, and it was transported back home<br />
to Cheviot Hills.<br />
Arestored belltower awaits the bell,<br />
thanks to Jock and Mary Montgomery,<br />
who having bought the Cheviot Hills<br />
property, commissioned alocal builder<br />
Leo Garrett to repair and restore it.<br />
Sadly though there was no bell.<br />
Mrs Maxwell says Peter Montgomery<br />
recalls how strongly his parents, felt<br />
about the Historic Tower at Cheviot<br />
Hills, and its bell, and how delighted<br />
they would have been to know it had<br />
returned home, and maybe one day<br />
would take pride of place back in the<br />
tower.<br />
‘‘It truly is awin/win for everyone,’’<br />
says Mrs Maxwell.<br />
‘‘The Hawarden bell is now in the<br />
stone church in Cheviot. The original<br />
bell that came from Cheviot Hills, has<br />
gone back to Peter Montgomery.<br />
‘‘Sadly he still hasn’t been able to get<br />
it repaired. Apparently it may need to go<br />
to England to afoundry. Repairing abell<br />
is not easy,’’ she says.<br />
‘‘I guess even if the bell can’t ring, it is<br />
back historically where it belongs.’’<br />
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113 Raven Quay alongside the Kaiapoi WMC &MSA
Playcentre safely fenced<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
The direction of rails on a30yearold<br />
metal fence caused a$32,000<br />
headache for the Woodend<br />
Playcentreuntil the Lions Club of<br />
Woodend Pegasus stepped up and<br />
helped fund its replacement.<br />
Thirty years ago the Woodend<br />
Playcentrewas built at the back of<br />
the Woodend Community Hall to<br />
replace the previous building<br />
which had burnt down.<br />
Thirty years on, the fence was<br />
deemed unfit for purpose by the<br />
Ministry of Education and it had to<br />
replace it.<br />
‘‘We were facing a$32,000 bill for<br />
anew metal fence simply because<br />
the railings went horizontal and<br />
were mounted on the inside not<br />
the outside, and were not vertical<br />
pickets,’’ says the Playcentres<br />
health and safety officer Erin<br />
Inwood.<br />
‘‘The ministry visited us and said<br />
we needed to replace it because a<br />
child could climb up and over it,<br />
using the railings as aladder.<br />
‘‘It’s been there for 30 years and<br />
no child has ever thought of<br />
climbing over it.’’<br />
Ms Inwood says over the years<br />
they have had many children who<br />
liked to try and abscond, and yet<br />
none had ever attempted to scale<br />
the walls.<br />
Faced with ahuge bill for the<br />
construction of the new wall, the<br />
parents approached the Lions<br />
Clubs in the district.<br />
‘‘We raised $17,000 and they<br />
gratefully donated the remaining<br />
$15,000, plus $4000 for new<br />
playground bark.’’<br />
Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus<br />
SecretaryIan Lennie, says the club<br />
Play time ... Woodend Playcentres health and safety officer Erin Inwood<br />
and her nephew Oakley Cartwright (2) play near the new fence.<br />
PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE<br />
worked on the project with help<br />
from other Lions Clubs in the<br />
district.<br />
‘‘The playcentre approached the<br />
Lions Club of Rangiora and they<br />
talked to us.<br />
‘‘We decided to adopt the<br />
project, eventually providing over<br />
$20,000 in support.’’<br />
He says this type of community<br />
project is one the Lions love to<br />
support.<br />
‘‘They reached out and we were<br />
in aposition to help. We like doing<br />
that,’’ he says.<br />
The funding came courtesy of<br />
the Lions Clubs of Rangiora,<br />
Woodend and Pegasus Lions Clubs<br />
and the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs<br />
Charitable Trust.<br />
This Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 7, at<br />
9.30 am, the Woodend Playcentre<br />
will be adding the final touches to<br />
the project, by installing the new<br />
playground bark.Lions clubs<br />
members and any volunteers are<br />
welcome to come down and help<br />
out.<br />
NEWS<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
5<br />
Bridge nearer<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Aproposed bridge<br />
replacement in <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> could be facing a<br />
budget blowout as asunset<br />
clause deadline looms.<br />
Rural residents have been<br />
waiting eight years for their<br />
new Waiau Toa /Clarence<br />
River Glen Alton bridge,<br />
after the 7.8 magnitude<br />
earthquake destroyed the<br />
original crossing.<br />
The Kaikōura District<br />
Council is pressing ahead<br />
with plans to replace the<br />
bridge, but has hit ahurdle<br />
with costs ballooning.<br />
The council’s contractor,<br />
Contract Structures Ltd, has<br />
completed a50% design for<br />
the new bridge at the<br />
original site, with its initial<br />
cost estimate exceeding the<br />
funding available from Waka<br />
Kotahi NZ Transport<br />
Agency.<br />
‘‘We need to understand<br />
what that means for the<br />
budget and we are talking to<br />
NZTA,’’ council chief<br />
executive Will Doughty said.<br />
‘‘We will need to come to<br />
council in <strong>September</strong> with<br />
some options.’’<br />
The council was unable to<br />
provide an updated cost<br />
estimate, but NZTA has<br />
previous approved a95%<br />
subsidy to build a$13.5<br />
million bridge, with asunset<br />
clause of June 2025 fast<br />
approaching.<br />
Aresource consent still<br />
needs to be obtained from<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
and the council will likely<br />
need to purchase land for a<br />
new road.<br />
The council originally<br />
applied for aresource<br />
consent to build anew bridge<br />
500 metres upstream from<br />
the previous bridge.<br />
But the proposed new site<br />
had faced opposition from<br />
Te Rūnanga oKaikōura due<br />
to cultural reasons.<br />
The Rūnanga has<br />
indicated it will support<br />
building anew bridge at the<br />
original site.<br />
This site is also preferred<br />
by property owners.<br />
The Clarence Valley is<br />
home to several properties,<br />
including forestry blocks,<br />
some large hill country<br />
properties and Department<br />
of Conservation land.<br />
For now access in and out<br />
is via Waipapa Road,<br />
Wharekiri Stream and a<br />
paper road through several<br />
properties.<br />
But the Wharekiri Stream<br />
is prone to flooding in heavy<br />
rain events and can be<br />
impassable for up to two<br />
weeks.<br />
Access is by fourwheeldrive<br />
only.<br />
‘‘The project has been<br />
ongoing for nearly eight<br />
years, but we are in acloser<br />
position to finding a<br />
workable solution,’’ Mr<br />
Doughty said.<br />
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OPINION<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Good<br />
Focus on<br />
Waimakariri<br />
with Mayor Dan Gordon<br />
Stunning day of rugby<br />
It was greattoonce again spend a<br />
stunning afternoon watchingNPC Rugby<br />
played right here in the Waimakariri<br />
District.<br />
Iwas lucky enough to attend the<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> vs Wellington game at the<br />
RangioraShowgrounds on the weekend.<br />
It was astellar day weatherwise and<br />
was played on immaculate grounds —a<br />
perfect backdrop to showcase what a<br />
firstclass venue we can provide here in<br />
Waimakariri. Unfortunately, we couldn’t<br />
do much about the result, butitwas still<br />
afantastic day out.<br />
Ihad the privilege of attending and<br />
speaking at both the Kaiapoi and Cust<br />
Fire Brigade honours evenings recently.<br />
Ireally do enjoy attendingthose<br />
evenings and giving thanks to the<br />
exceptional brigade members who so<br />
diligently serve our district.<br />
It was aparticularly special<br />
celebration in Cust where brigade<br />
members Simon East and Johnny Riley<br />
each received aGold Star award.<br />
AGold Star does not only symbolise<br />
the completion of 25 years of service —a<br />
huge milestone —but it also<br />
acknowledges the dedication,<br />
commitment, and longterm service to<br />
the community.<br />
It reflects the hard work, bravery, and<br />
the years of sacrifices made to protect<br />
others.<br />
Ireally want to congratulate Simon,<br />
Johnny and their families on agreat<br />
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday<br />
Sep 5 Sep 6 Sep 7 Sep 8 Sep 9 Sep 10 Sep 11<br />
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It was awonderful occasion to speak at<br />
the 50th anniversary of Norm Kirk’s<br />
passing on Saturday.<br />
He was Mayor of Kaiapoi from 1953<br />
until 1957 before he entered Parliament,<br />
so it was only fitting that the<br />
commemoration was held in Kaiapoi.<br />
During his tenure as Mayor, Norm had<br />
aparticular focus on improving<br />
infrastructure and services in Kaiapoi,<br />
and one of our mostsignificant reserves<br />
is named after him —Norman Kirk Park.<br />
Iwas also recently part of aFuture of<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Panel Discussion with<br />
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger,<br />
Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton,<br />
Ballantynes CEO Maria O’Halloran, Alex<br />
Skinner and organised by Duncan<br />
Cotterill Lawyers.<br />
Theaim of the event was to give<br />
leading businesses,directors, and<br />
others an opportunity to discuss the<br />
challenges and opportunitiesarising<br />
from the regions projectedgrowth, and<br />
how businesses,central and local<br />
government can contribute to the<br />
successful growth of the <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
region.<br />
It was agreat event which resulted in<br />
interesting and informative discussions.<br />
Iwelcome contact from anyone who<br />
needs assistance or has an issue that you<br />
might want to discuss.<br />
Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz<br />
or phone 021 906 437. I’m here to help.<br />
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In the Electorate with<br />
RANGIORA OCEANWATCH<br />
MattDoocey<br />
MP forWaimakariri<br />
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Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.<br />
Students achieving<br />
Ihope that allthe fathers and father<br />
figures acrossthe Waimakariri got to<br />
spendsome quality time with their<br />
loved ones on Father's Day over the<br />
weekend.<br />
Ihad alovely relaxingSunday<br />
afternoon with my family, enjoying the<br />
unseasonably mild weather,<br />
particularly after the excitement of<br />
the snowfall last week.<br />
While Iaminthe electorate Ilove<br />
catchingupwith as many constituents<br />
as possible,and Iespecially enjoy<br />
celebrating local successes, which is<br />
why Iwas keen to visit Kaiapoi<br />
Borough School last week to share in<br />
the successofthe schools teaching<br />
staff.<br />
When principalHayden van Lent<br />
invited me to join the staff foranevent<br />
to thank the teachers for all their hard<br />
work it was apleasure to be able to get<br />
along to the school and offer my<br />
congratulations in person.<br />
There has been much news of late in<br />
the media about the dire state of<br />
student achievement sotohear good<br />
news about academic achievement<br />
coming from our local schools is really<br />
reassuring.<br />
At Kaiapoi Borough School the<br />
results for student achievement in<br />
maths, reading and writing are<br />
impressive and atestament to the<br />
hard work and dedication of the<br />
teachers to keep improving standards<br />
in the classroom.<br />
We are often quick to criticise<br />
schools nowadays so it was refreshing<br />
to attend an event which celebrates<br />
achievement and recognises<br />
collaborative hard work from<br />
teachers, students and their families.<br />
Well done Kaiapoi Borough!<br />
Ahuge thank you also to the Kaiapoi<br />
Volunteer Fire Brigade for having me<br />
speak at their honours evening over<br />
the weekend.<br />
It’s always apleasure to attend such<br />
events and express my gratitude for<br />
all the volunteers who give up so much<br />
of their own time for the greater good<br />
of the electorate.<br />
It’s important to also acknowledge<br />
the families of the brigade for<br />
allowing them to drop everything at a<br />
moments notice and attend what can<br />
often be atraumatic scene at all hours<br />
of the day and night.<br />
Along with anumber of service<br />
awards, it was nice to see three<br />
members of the brigade receive the<br />
life honorary medal for their many<br />
years of dedicated service to their<br />
community. Aspecial thanks to Matt<br />
McPhee, Tim Reynolds and Jon<br />
Matthews for their outstanding<br />
contribution to the brigade.<br />
Geophysics observatory to be remembered in Amberley<br />
By DAVIDHILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Amberley’s role in studyingthe<br />
Earth’s magnetic field is set to<br />
remembered.<br />
The Amberley Domain was home to a<br />
geophysics observatory from 1913<br />
until 1978, playing its part in studying<br />
electrical storms and aurora.<br />
Jo Hassall, who chairs the Hurunui<br />
District Council’s south ward<br />
committee, said plans were in place to<br />
erect apark bench, picnic table and a<br />
displayboard in the domain to tell the<br />
story.<br />
‘‘It is going to be quite exciting,’’ she<br />
said.<br />
‘‘The building is long gone andthere<br />
is nothing to say there was once a<br />
geophysics observatory in the domain.<br />
‘‘If we don’t preserve these sites,<br />
they are lost forever.’’<br />
She said the process started after a<br />
letter was received from an<br />
astronomer in Rolleston, alerting the<br />
ward committee to the domain’s<br />
illustriouspast.<br />
Aworking bee is being planned to<br />
clear the area and remove some dead<br />
trees,while the Amberley Reserve<br />
Advisory Group is going to apply for<br />
funding to support the project.<br />
Mrs Hassall said it will add value to<br />
the site, as there is nowhere for<br />
parents to sit while children are<br />
playing on the tennis and netball<br />
courts at the domain.<br />
‘‘It will be alovely area when it is<br />
finished and there is abeautifulview<br />
out to Mt Grey.’’<br />
The observatory was originally<br />
established in the Christchurch<br />
Botanic Gardens in the 19th century,<br />
but was moved to Amberley in 1913,<br />
according to aChristchurch City<br />
Councilreport.<br />
‘‘The introduction of the electric<br />
tram system affected some of the<br />
observatory’s instrumentation making<br />
it difficult to obtain accurate<br />
records,’’ the report says.<br />
‘‘In 1913 anew magnetograph was<br />
acquired and located offsite in the<br />
Amberley Domain, <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>.’’<br />
Observations continued at the<br />
Christchurchsite, alongside the<br />
Amberley observatory which was<br />
tucked into an embankment.<br />
An article on the teara.govt.nz<br />
website says the observatory was<br />
moved to Eyrewell, near Oxford, in<br />
1978 due to the growth of Amberley.<br />
The observatories have operated<br />
alongside other New Zealand<br />
magnetic observatories at Apia in<br />
Samoa and Scott Base in Antarctica,<br />
with the data shared as partofaglobal<br />
network.<br />
The GNS Science geomagnetics<br />
team continues to measureand<br />
monitor the magnetic field from the<br />
Eyrewell observatory.<br />
LDR is local body journalism cofunded<br />
by RNZ and NZ On Air.<br />
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6:15pm 2.2 12:11pm 0.6 6:56pm 2.1 12:51pm 0.7 7:39pm 2.1 1:32pm 0.7 8:24pm 2.0 2:15pm 0.7 9:12pm 2.0 3:01pm 0.8 10:00pm 2.0 3:52pm 0.8 10:49pm 2.0 4:45pm 0.8<br />
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Motunau 6:14pm 1.9 12:09pm 0.6 6:55pm 1.8 12:49pm 0.7 7:38pm 1.8 1:30pm 0.7 8:23pm 1.8 2:13pm 0.7 9:11pm 1.8 2:59pm 0.8 9:59pm 1.8 3:50pm 0.8 10:48pm 1.8 4:43pm 0.8<br />
6:13am 2.1 12:03am 0.6 6:55am 2.1 12:43am 0.6 7:37am 2.1 1:22am 0.7 8:21am 2.1 2:03am 0.7 9:<strong>05</strong>am 2.1 2:46am 0.7 9:50am 2.1 3:31am 0.7 10:38am 2.1 4:19am 0.7<br />
Gore Bay 6:26pm 2.2 12:22pm 0.6 7:07pm 2.1 1:02pm 0.7 7:50pm 2.1 1:43pm 0.7 8:35pm 2.0 2:26pm 0.7 9:23pm 2.0 3:12pm 0.8 10:11pm 2.0 4:03pm 0.8 11:00pm 2.0 4:56pm 0.8<br />
6:10am 1.5 12:00am 0.4 6:53am 1.5 12:41am 0.4 7:35am 1.5 1:22am 0.4 8:18am 1.5 2:04am 0.4 9:02am 1.5 2:47am 0.4 9:48am 1.5 3:32am 0.4 10:36am 1.5 4:17am 0.4<br />
Kaikoura 6:26pm 1.5 12:16pm 0.4 7:07pm 1.5 12:59pm 0.4 7:51pm 1.5 1:42pm 0.4 8:36pm 1.4 2:28pm 0.4 9:23pm 1.4 3:15pm 0.4 10:11pm 1.4 4:<strong>05</strong>pm 0.4 11:00pm 1.4 4:56pm 0.4<br />
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Ahuge bouquet<br />
Dear Editor<br />
I’d like to take theopportunity to give a<br />
huge bouquet to the Hurunui Theatre<br />
Group for their fantastic performance of<br />
The FullMonty which Iwas lucky enough<br />
to attend at the Waipara Memorial Hall<br />
on Saturday, (August 31).<br />
After seeing the movie several times, I<br />
had an idea of the story line –men losing<br />
their jobs, their livelihoods, and<br />
therefore their identities, the loss of<br />
pride at not being able to provide for<br />
their families, the shame of that,<br />
difficulties with relationships, and<br />
different ways to deal with theseissues —<br />
in this case, coming up with aunique way<br />
to raise money.<br />
The cast portrayed this so well, so<br />
professionally,with such perfect timing<br />
and characterisation that you lost<br />
yourself in the moment in the various<br />
exchanges —became so involved with<br />
what was being portrayed becauseitwas<br />
being done so well...and given alocal<br />
flavour, that you forgot the actors,and<br />
fineactresses, too, were, well, mostly<br />
farmers or lived on the land in <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
While it had poignant moments, there<br />
were so many great oneliners, so many<br />
laughs and some excellent songsters, that<br />
if anyone in the audience didn’t enjoy<br />
themselves, they’d be very hard to please.<br />
Even Icoped with six male bottoms<br />
flashed briefly in the finale! Great fun. A<br />
wonderful polished production with<br />
minimal props. Well done and thank you.<br />
Yours,<br />
Judith Paviell,<br />
Waikari<br />
Reining in spending<br />
Dear Editor,<br />
Re the headline in the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
<strong>News</strong>, on Thursday, August 29, ‘‘PM<br />
Urges councils to rein in spending’’.<br />
The PM Christopher Luxton is<br />
disingenuous (not exactly being honest or<br />
truthful).<br />
The National Party (and the Labour<br />
Party)have systematically devolved<br />
responsibilities from Parliament to local<br />
councils (also regional councils).<br />
The result is that now your local<br />
council has 100 Acts of Parliament to<br />
administer, with little financial support<br />
from Wellington.<br />
These are the Acts of Parliament that<br />
most effect our lives.<br />
Local councils main income is from<br />
rates —which is atax on property.<br />
To say that this is an unbalanced,<br />
inequitable way for councils to obtain<br />
funds is awee bit of an understatement!<br />
Abalanced equitable way would be to<br />
spread the tax (ie current rate demand)<br />
as widely as possible, linked to benefits<br />
and costs.<br />
Will the government change to allow<br />
this?<br />
No! —asannounced by the the current<br />
government which now has ACT as a<br />
coalition partner.<br />
Councils have to spread this income<br />
from this property tax rather thinly,<br />
providingwater, sewage, local roads,<br />
rubbishdisposal (i.e. infrastructure),plus<br />
town planning and bylaws —rules for a<br />
civilised society, etc etc.<br />
Ever heard of ‘‘ratepayer demands for<br />
lower rates’’ while also hearing demands<br />
for the ‘‘council to do something?’’<br />
The biggest ticket items in demand<br />
come under infrastructure. Hurunuiand<br />
Waimakaririhave agood record for<br />
prudent expenditure. Go figure.<br />
Yours,<br />
David Stringer,<br />
Kaiapoi<br />
Frustrated by debt<br />
Dear Editor,<br />
The Waimakariri Distrist Council<br />
Mayor’s report of intimidation (NC<br />
<strong>News</strong> July 25), is surprising, since a<br />
Curia Poll of 1000 people showed Dan<br />
Gordon has ahigh approval rating,<br />
and residents generally consider<br />
Waimakariri an orderly and socially<br />
inclusive environment.<br />
It is convenient to label ratepayers<br />
as ‘conspiracy theorists,’ when many<br />
feel their concerns are ignored by<br />
bloated ‘busy body’ bureaucracies<br />
drafting superfluous regulations.<br />
New Zealanders are frustrated by<br />
reckless debt, ‘vanity’ projects,<br />
extreme policy via exaggerated<br />
computer modelling, councillors<br />
hamstrung by restrictive caveats, and<br />
unelected officials seizing control<br />
through predetermined policy<br />
overreach.<br />
The Prime Minister, addressing<br />
Local Government NZ on August 21,<br />
undertook to review council<br />
regulations, stating: ‘‘It’s<br />
unacceptable that the rules allow<br />
unelected officials, in many cases, to<br />
prevent elected members from<br />
accessing the informationthey need<br />
to represent their communities.<br />
‘‘We will review those settings.’’<br />
The Four Wellbeings, which have<br />
confused councils’ roles and caused<br />
spending bonanzas, will be removed.<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Ratepayers’<br />
and Renters’ Association,<br />
representing productive working<br />
people, is to be applauded for asking<br />
the tough questions, because the<br />
Waimakariri District Council is<br />
drowning ratepayersindebt, largely<br />
via inept property acquisitions, with<br />
OIA’s revealing lossmaking<br />
transactions.<br />
Debt has spiralled to $200m, plus<br />
$12 million interest annually.<br />
Following Christchurch’s and<br />
Auckland’s example, the<br />
Waimakariri District Council should<br />
resign from Local Government New<br />
Zealand.<br />
If along overdue forensic analysis<br />
shows WDC has morphed into a<br />
property investor,when it is solely<br />
tasked with maintaining the<br />
district’s infrastructure, ratepayers’<br />
representatives need to rein in WDC<br />
officials to refocus on transparent<br />
coreservices, mandatory debt<br />
repayment and solvency.<br />
To quote Christopher Luxon:<br />
‘‘Ratepayers deserve to know exactly<br />
what they’re getting for their rates. ...<br />
The party’s over.’’<br />
Yours,<br />
Susan Thorpe,<br />
Rangiora.<br />
Letters to the Editor<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
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Bypass commitment<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
The Woodend Bypass has been<br />
included as part of a$1.8 billion<br />
funding boost for transport in<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said<br />
he welcomes the commitment from the<br />
Government to begin work on the<br />
Belfast to Pegasus Motorway, including<br />
the Woodend Bypass, beforethe next<br />
election.<br />
The funding was announced as part<br />
of the Government’s<strong>2024</strong>/27 National<br />
Land Transport Programme on<br />
Monday, <strong>September</strong> 2, by Transport<br />
Minister Simeon Brown.<br />
‘‘The community will be thrilled to<br />
hear the government has made afirm<br />
commitment to construction of the<br />
Woodend Bypass.<br />
‘‘The bypass has long been<br />
campaigned for by the community and<br />
council, and commitment for<br />
construction to start within three years<br />
will be welcome news to locals.’’<br />
Mr Gordon said he was keen to see<br />
other Waimakariri projects move<br />
forward, including the proposed<br />
Rangiora eastern link road and the<br />
upgrade of Skew Bridge at west<br />
Kaiapoi.<br />
‘‘We also welcome NZTA (New<br />
Zealand Transport Agency) putting<br />
aside funding to complete the business<br />
case for the Rangiora eastern link road.<br />
‘‘This is key infrastructure that will<br />
unlock growth and development in<br />
Rangiora and provide more efficient<br />
and reliable travel times. Skew Bridge<br />
hasn’t been included in this link, but<br />
we will continue to advocate for this in<br />
the coming years.’’<br />
Mr Brown gave the green lightfor<br />
planning to begin on the Belfast to<br />
Pegasus Motorwayduring avisit to<br />
Waimakariri in July. On Monday, he<br />
said the $1.8 billion investment will<br />
boost economic growth and<br />
productivity and reduce travel times.<br />
‘‘Christchurch is the economic<br />
powerhouse of the South Island, and<br />
transportisacritical enabler for<br />
economic growth and productivity.<br />
With $1.8 billion of investment over the<br />
next three years, we are committed to<br />
making sure that every transport dollar<br />
is spent wisely on the projects and<br />
services that Cantabrians need.’’<br />
Monday’s announcement also<br />
includes acommitmenttoplan a<br />
second Ashburton bridge, access<br />
improvements for State Highway 1at<br />
Halswell and a$350 million investment<br />
in <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s public transport<br />
network.<br />
Morethan $900 million will also be<br />
invested in maintenance and pothole<br />
prevention work to make the region’s<br />
state highways and local roads safer,<br />
Mr Brown said.<br />
Waimakariri MP and Associate<br />
Transport MinisterMatt Doocey said<br />
the Woodend Bypass design is<br />
progressing.<br />
‘‘Therehas been alot of discussion<br />
around the Pegasus roundabout and<br />
the Ravenswood interchange and I<br />
know NZTA is looking whether to build<br />
an underpass or overpass.’’<br />
The Government is consultingona<br />
proposed new 110kph speed limit for<br />
the Christchurch Southern Motorway.<br />
Depending on the outcome, Mr Doocey<br />
said he will consider advocatingfor a<br />
110kph speed limit for the<br />
Christchurch <strong>North</strong>ern Corridor.<br />
‘‘It has been common feedback from<br />
people that theroads of national<br />
significance are built for that speed<br />
and safety.’’<br />
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Scrapbook of memories ... Leigh White, of Loburn, shows former Labour MP Dan<br />
Rosewarne ascrapbook she created after the death of Norman Kirk, during apublic meeting<br />
held at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall in Kaiapoi last Saturday to remember New Zealand’s<br />
Prime Minister from 19721974, who was also Kaiapoi Mayor from 1953 to 1957.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Late PM remembered<br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
The life of New Zealand’s fourth Labour<br />
Prime Minister Norman Kirk was<br />
remembered at apublic gathering in<br />
Kaiapoi on the 50th anniversary of his<br />
death.<br />
The event was held last Saturday<br />
afternoon in the St Bartholomew's Church<br />
Hall in Cass Street,which is ashort walk<br />
from nearby Norman Kirk Park in Day<br />
Place.<br />
Mr Kirk, who became affectionately<br />
known as ‘‘Big Norm’’ after aNew<br />
Zealand music band, Ebony, wrote asong<br />
about him and called it ‘‘Big Norm’’.<br />
He had alimited formal education, but<br />
was avoracious reader with alifelong<br />
passion for libraries and became an<br />
eloquent orator and formidable debater.<br />
He was elected prime minister in 1972,<br />
but died in office only two years later, on<br />
August 31, 1974, of congestive cardiac<br />
failure and thromboembolic pulmonary<br />
heart disease. He was 51.<br />
Mr Kirk had aclose association with<br />
Kaiapoi, building his family home in<br />
Carew Street, and becoming Mayor of the<br />
Kaiapoi Borough Council in October 1953<br />
aged 30. At that time he was the youngest<br />
mayor in New Zealand.<br />
His grandson Justin Kirk, of<br />
Christchurch, attended his Kaiapoi<br />
anniversary function and five guest<br />
speakers,including Tane Teharawira<br />
Lilley, who welcomed the large crowd to<br />
the event. His mihi was followed by<br />
speeches from former Labour MP Dan<br />
Rosewarne, Labour MP for Wigram,<br />
Megan Woods, Tuahiwi kaumātua/elder<br />
person of status TiraRoa Reuben, and<br />
Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon.<br />
They all spoke about how Mr Kirk was<br />
not only highly regarded as aleader, but<br />
also aman who cared about others.<br />
The event was acelebration of Mr Kirk’s<br />
achievements and the hall was decorated<br />
with alarge selection of photographs and<br />
other memorabilia of a‘‘mighty totara’’<br />
who was widely considered to have been<br />
one of New Zealand’s most popular prime<br />
ministers,aleader who had adeep rooted<br />
social conscience, and understood the<br />
need to focus on housing, healthcare, full<br />
employment and equal opportunity for<br />
all.<br />
Students commended<br />
Nineteen students gave thought<br />
provoking and entertaining speeches at<br />
the HawardenWaikari Lions biennial<br />
school’s speech contest for the<br />
McIlwraith Cups.<br />
Laura Cundy, from Amuri Area<br />
School, won the senior grade with a<br />
speech entitled Genetic Engineering,<br />
while Gypsy Thornton’s speech on<br />
Legalisation of Cannabis took out the<br />
intermediate grade for the Amuri<br />
student.<br />
Molly Schuurman, also from Amuri,<br />
who spoke on Why We Should Spend More<br />
Time Outdoors,was the junior winner.<br />
Al three took home aMcIlraith Cup,<br />
presented to them by Lions Club<br />
president Dave Hislop.<br />
The evening, held at the Hawarden<br />
Hall, showcased students from Amuri<br />
Area School, Hurunui College, and<br />
HanmerSprings and Omihi Schools.<br />
The senior section catered fro<br />
students from Year 11 to Year 13,<br />
intermediate contestants were from<br />
Years 9and 10, while the junior grade<br />
was for Year 7and 8students.<br />
Lion JJ Gudopp organised the event,<br />
with Sally MacDonald and Julia Steele<br />
from Amuri College judging the<br />
speeches. They commended the students<br />
for the research, organisation and<br />
presentation of their speeches.<br />
The MC for the evening was Josh<br />
Brinsdon from Hurunui College.<br />
Results:<br />
Senior grade: Laura Cundy 1, Millie<br />
Jane McIlraith, New Zealand Firearms<br />
Laws (Hurunui College) 2; Kathrynee<br />
Taduran, Toxic malbehavior is<br />
Unacceptable (Amuri).<br />
Intermediate grade: Gypsy Thornton 1,<br />
Shea Kelly Poverty in New Zealand<br />
(Hurunui) and Lillie Schuurman,<br />
Freedom of Speech (Amuri) equal 2,<br />
Liam Clausen, New Zealand Frogs<br />
(Hurunui) 4.<br />
Junior grade: Molly Schuurman 1,<br />
Delia McLean, Safety Around Horses<br />
(Omihi) 2, Tazmin Emsley, Why We<br />
Should Stop Polluting our Waters,<br />
(Amuri) 3.
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Pupils ask tough question<br />
Pegasus Bay School pupils<br />
had atough question for<br />
Waimakariri District Council<br />
staff at ameeting held to<br />
discuss dangerous<br />
intersections in their<br />
community.<br />
‘‘Can you put acost on a<br />
child’s life?’’ road safety coordinator<br />
Peter Daly and<br />
transportation engineer<br />
Nithin Thomas<br />
Puthupparambil were asked<br />
during apresentation by one<br />
of the school’s Sustainable<br />
Development Goals (SDG)<br />
ambassadors Corinne<br />
Mitchell.<br />
Her presentation outlined<br />
the danger pupils faced<br />
navigating the fourway<br />
Pegasus Boulevard/Solander<br />
Road/Murfitt Street and<br />
Whakatipu Street/Solander<br />
Road intersections close to<br />
the school, and sought<br />
pedestrian crossings to be<br />
installed to keep them safe.<br />
Corinne said alot of<br />
parents did not think it was<br />
safe for their children to walk<br />
to school.<br />
‘‘Mine don’t, so we take a<br />
car and always see near<br />
misses.’’<br />
The meeting was held at<br />
the school on August 28 after<br />
the SDG ambassadors and<br />
their pou/leader Pegasus Bay<br />
School teacher Sally<br />
Patterson wrote to the<br />
council seeking urgent action<br />
to fix the problem.<br />
‘‘A lot of drivers are unsafe<br />
and speed in our growing<br />
Making plans ... Waimakariri District Council road safety coordinator/journey<br />
planner, Peter Daly, with some of Pegasus Bay<br />
School’s Sustainable Development Goals ambassadors Corinne<br />
Mitchell, left, Quinn Duffy, and Grace Lovelock, during ameeting at<br />
the school last week to discuss the pedestrian predicament facing<br />
pupils attending the school.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
community,’’ they said.<br />
‘‘There is only one<br />
pedestrian crossing, opposite<br />
our kura (school) on Solander<br />
Road, yet many tamariki<br />
(children) then have to cross<br />
Whakatipu Street and the<br />
very busy Pegasus Boulevard.<br />
‘‘Last year there was acar<br />
accident at school pick up<br />
time on Whakatipu Street<br />
where acar didn’t stop at the<br />
stop sign, and hit another car,<br />
spinning it around hitting the<br />
gutter causing serious<br />
damage. Having pedestrian<br />
crossings would hopefully<br />
slow these cars down at these<br />
stop signs.’’<br />
The ambassadors also<br />
noted that Woodend School<br />
had alot of pedestrian<br />
crossings around their school<br />
‘‘so their tamariki (children)<br />
are safe’’ in their school<br />
community.<br />
‘‘We realise we are not on<br />
the main road like Woodend,<br />
but there have been many<br />
near misses and car<br />
accidents in Pegasus. The<br />
intersections are always busy<br />
at pick up and drop off time,<br />
and people are rushing to<br />
places and forget to<br />
indicate.’’<br />
Mr Daly said he couldn’t<br />
put avalue on achild’s life.<br />
‘‘I have grandchildren and I<br />
would spend amillion dollars<br />
to keep them safe, but Idon’t<br />
have amillion dollars.’’<br />
He thanked Corinne and<br />
the other SDG ambassadors<br />
at the meeting for raising<br />
their concerns with the<br />
council and also for<br />
presenting apossible<br />
solution.<br />
However, the council was<br />
reluctant to put pedestrian<br />
crossings in places where<br />
high use occurs only at peak<br />
times, because drivers<br />
‘‘subconsciously learn’’ that<br />
most of the time there will be<br />
nobody on the crossing.<br />
‘‘Changing people’s<br />
attitude is very difficult,’’ he<br />
said.<br />
However, he assured the<br />
pupils that he had listened to<br />
their concerns and would<br />
relay them to his manager to<br />
see what could be done to<br />
help make the area safe for<br />
all Pegasus Bay School pupils<br />
to be able to walk or cycle to<br />
school.<br />
In order to assist with that<br />
process he asked the<br />
ambassadors to get all pupils<br />
at the school to mark where<br />
they lived on alarge map he<br />
would provide to determine<br />
where most of the school’s<br />
foot traffic came from.<br />
11<br />
Welcoming<br />
Waimak plan<br />
NEWS<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
By SHELLEY TOPP<br />
Anationwide initiative which aims to make<br />
communities more welcoming for<br />
newcomers has been adopted by the<br />
Waimakariri District Council.<br />
The Welcoming Communities Plan is an<br />
Immigration New Zealandled initiative<br />
which supports newcomers to feel included<br />
and have asense of belonging in the<br />
economic, civic, cultural and social life of<br />
their new communities.<br />
The Waimakariri programme is being<br />
run by the council’s community team's<br />
community development facilitator Aimee<br />
Claassens.<br />
‘‘The initiative is anational one and<br />
externally funded by Immigration New<br />
Zealand, but each district develops their<br />
own plan,’’ she says.<br />
The plan will shine alight on existing<br />
activities in the district that help support<br />
newcomers, but the hope is that it will also<br />
support new initiatives where needed.<br />
The aim is to create adiverse and vibrant<br />
Waimakariri where everyone feels<br />
welcome.<br />
Waimakariri is afastgrowing community<br />
with 1600 new people moving here every<br />
year from outside the district, across New<br />
Zealand and overseas.<br />
‘‘Ensuring everyone feels included and<br />
has asense of belonging is vital for building<br />
astrong and resilient community," she says.<br />
``Communities that make newcomers feel<br />
welcome are also likely to enjoy better<br />
social outcomes and stronger economic<br />
growth.’’<br />
In Waimakariri, adigital link has been<br />
established for newcomers to complete a<br />
10minute survey to help the community<br />
team understand what its like settling in a<br />
community and how they can help. i<br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
15<br />
Literacy, numeracy improvement needs time<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> principals say it will<br />
take time to adapt to the new literacy<br />
and numeracy standards, which<br />
students are struggling to pass.<br />
Year 10 students from <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> achieved similar results to<br />
the national average in new reading,<br />
writing and numeracy tests.<br />
Nationally, thousands of teenagers<br />
failed the new NCEA literacy and<br />
numeracy standards, which they sat in<br />
May.<br />
Just 46 percent of students passed the<br />
numeracy test while 59 percent<br />
achieved the reading standard.<br />
Principals spoken to by Local<br />
Democracy Reporting said literacy and<br />
numeracy were the foundation subjects,<br />
but it will take time to see<br />
improvements.<br />
Students who failed the tests in May<br />
can resit them as many times as needed,<br />
with an opportunity to resit this month.<br />
But principals said the New Zealand<br />
Qualifications Authority took nearly<br />
three months to get results back to<br />
schools, leaving little time to help<br />
students prepare to resit the tests.<br />
Rangiora High School students sat the<br />
tests for the first time this year.<br />
‘‘It is anew thing and we need to adapt<br />
our teaching to prepare students for<br />
these tests and at the same time not<br />
neglect preparing them for NCEA next<br />
year and beyond,’’ acting principal<br />
Remihana Emery said.<br />
While there was general feedback<br />
given to the school, Mr Emery said he<br />
would like to see individual feedback on<br />
where students needed to improve.<br />
‘‘Normally we do mock exams before<br />
the actual exam for NCEA, which allows<br />
us to see where students need to<br />
improve for the exam.’’<br />
Amuri Area School principal Matt<br />
Barlow said his school’s pass rates were<br />
slightly higher than the national<br />
average.<br />
‘‘We piloted it last year, which was<br />
really good for our kids because it gave<br />
us asense of what was required.’’<br />
Since then the school had set up a<br />
home room programme for year 9and 10<br />
Mental health in spotlight<br />
By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Treating mental health call outs<br />
as ahealth response rather than<br />
apolice matter will produce<br />
better outcomes, Mental Health<br />
Minister Matt Doocey says.<br />
‘‘If you are in amental health<br />
crisis, you probably don’t want<br />
the police turning up,’’ he said.<br />
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ and<br />
the New Zealand Police have<br />
announced they will transition to<br />
amulti agency response for those<br />
requiring mental health crisis<br />
support from November.<br />
It meant the police would no<br />
longer be the first responder in a<br />
mental health crisis, once the<br />
new measures come into full<br />
effect in <strong>September</strong> 2025.<br />
Mr Doocey said he was working<br />
on amental health and addiction<br />
plan, which included growing the<br />
mental health workforce.<br />
He has set atarget of training<br />
500 new mental health<br />
professionals each year, up from<br />
423, including psychiatrists,<br />
psychologists, mental health<br />
nurses, allied health and the<br />
peer support and lived<br />
experience workforce.<br />
‘‘It feeds into the wider plan<br />
over three to five years of moving<br />
from apoliceled response to a<br />
multiagency response.<br />
Mental Health Minister Matt<br />
Doocey<br />
‘‘It is an important change and<br />
Ithink most people would see the<br />
value in it.’’<br />
Mr Doocey said he would<br />
consider additional funding, but<br />
for now the increased workforce<br />
would be funded from existing<br />
budgets.<br />
For the first stage of the<br />
transition, police and Health NZ<br />
are working on afaster handover<br />
at hospital emergency<br />
departments to reduce the<br />
impact on police resourcing.<br />
‘‘There can be astigma if<br />
someone is sitting there with a<br />
police officer, with ataser on<br />
their belt, and I’m not sure if that<br />
is the best environment.’’<br />
students, giving them extra literacy and<br />
numeracy lessons and helping to<br />
understand when students were ready<br />
to sit the tests.<br />
Mr Barlow said he welcomed the<br />
feedback from NZQA, which was<br />
helping students prepare to resit the<br />
tests.<br />
‘‘The feedback is quite broad, so Ican<br />
sympathise with colleagues at larger<br />
schools in needing specific feedback.’’<br />
Kaiapoi High School piloted the tests<br />
over two years, which has given staff an<br />
understanding of what was expected,<br />
principal Jason Reid said.<br />
‘‘We have awhole series of things in<br />
place from when students rock up to the<br />
school.’’<br />
Staff are developing literacy and<br />
numeracy courses which will be taken<br />
by year 9and 10 students from next year.<br />
Courses will also be available for year<br />
11 to 13 students who have not achieved<br />
the standards.<br />
From 2026 students will have to pass<br />
all three assessments to obtain NCEA at<br />
any level.<br />
Mr Reid said there was adanger<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Rural Area<br />
Commander Inspector Peter<br />
Cooper said the move to amultiagency<br />
approach to mental<br />
health would free up police to<br />
better serve the community.<br />
‘‘I’ve had afew conversations<br />
with Matt [Doocey] over the years<br />
and it is heartening that we are<br />
now talking about who is the most<br />
appropriate person to respond.<br />
‘‘You don’t call an electrician<br />
to fix your plumbing.’’<br />
While he did not have exact<br />
numbers, he said anecdotally<br />
around 20% of police call outs<br />
were for mental health and it was<br />
also about the time involved.<br />
Mr Cooper said police would<br />
still respond where there was the<br />
risk of serious harm.<br />
But for low level call outs, it<br />
was better to send amental<br />
health professional, he said.<br />
Mental health callouts were<br />
just as common in rural<br />
communities.<br />
‘‘Our rural communities are<br />
under just as much pressure as in<br />
the cities, it is just different<br />
pressures.’’<br />
Police data suggests mental<br />
healthrelated callouts are<br />
received every seven minutes,<br />
and take up about half amillion<br />
hours of police time in ayear.<br />
LDR is local body journalism<br />
cofunded by RNZ and NZ On Air.<br />
students could leave school with no<br />
qualifications, even if they had enough<br />
level 3credits.<br />
‘‘I would like them to change it so the<br />
NCEA certificate is not dependent on<br />
achieving the literacy and numeracy<br />
standards at this stage, until it is<br />
embedded,’’ he said.<br />
Rangiora New Life School principal<br />
Stephen Walters said his students had<br />
exceeded expectations in the May<br />
assessment, achieving results well<br />
above the national average.<br />
He said students only sat the<br />
assessments when they were ready.<br />
There will always be students who<br />
don’t quite meet the standard, but they<br />
can always do it again next year, he said.<br />
LDR is local body journalism cofunded<br />
by RNZ and NZ On Air.<br />
Bus patronage<br />
is growing<br />
Bus patronage is continuing<br />
to grow.<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
says nearly 14.5 million<br />
passenger trips were taken<br />
on the Greater Christchurch<br />
network during the 2023/24<br />
financial year, the highest<br />
number in more than a<br />
decade.<br />
Metro spokesperson<br />
Thomas McNaughton says it<br />
passes the postearthquake<br />
record of almost 14.1 million<br />
passenger trips, in the<br />
2013/14 financial year.<br />
He said the record was<br />
17.2 million passenger trips<br />
recorded in the 2009/10<br />
financial year.<br />
‘‘Our network is going<br />
from strength to strength,<br />
and we’re excited to see our<br />
patronage numbers<br />
continue to rise.<br />
‘‘Our data shows us that<br />
138,000 customers boarded<br />
with their Metrocard over<br />
the financial year.<br />
‘‘We estimate that at least<br />
28 percent of the Greater<br />
Christchurch population<br />
have used Metro in the last<br />
12 months.’’<br />
Councillor Joe Davies says<br />
he is proud of the patronage<br />
figures.<br />
‘‘This jump in patronage is<br />
encouraging, supported by<br />
our $2 flat fare trial,’’ he<br />
says.<br />
The council’s $2 flat fare<br />
trial, which continues until<br />
June 2025, is acontributing<br />
factor to the recent rise in<br />
patronage.<br />
Improvements to the<br />
reliability of the network,<br />
and increased frequencies<br />
to some services have also<br />
helped momentum.<br />
‘‘We want to thank our<br />
customers for choosing<br />
public transport,’’ Thomas<br />
says.<br />
‘‘They are the reason we<br />
are able to hit these<br />
milestones, which are a<br />
positive for both our<br />
environment and our<br />
community.’’<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
signalled further service<br />
improvements to core routes<br />
in the <strong>2024</strong>/34 Long Term<br />
Plan, subject to government<br />
funding.<br />
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for improvements across the<br />
wider network.<br />
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KAIKOURA HOP<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Over a1000 cars expected at Kaikoura Hop<br />
By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
The 14th Kaikoura Hop promises to be<br />
‘‘a western cowboythemed funfilled<br />
four days of cars and entertainment,’'<br />
say organisers Doug and Fonda<br />
O’Callahan.<br />
‘‘Everyone loves to dress up, and do<br />
silly things, and at this year'sKaikoura<br />
Hop that’s what we will be offering<br />
people,’’ says Doug.<br />
Over 1200 cars are expected to roll<br />
into Kaikoura for the annual<br />
celebration from <strong>September</strong> 18 to 22 at<br />
the Kaikoura Racecourse and beyond,<br />
with Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 21, the big<br />
day at the Kaikoura Hop Car Show<br />
Extravaganza.<br />
Doug says he’s been surprised at the<br />
number of entries this year.<br />
‘‘We will always know on the day<br />
whether they all turn up, but we have<br />
been impressed by the numbers prebooking<br />
for this year'sevent.’’<br />
Last year, over 1200 cars were on show<br />
during the Saturday parade day, while<br />
many thousands of spectators went<br />
through the gates.<br />
‘‘Many have already booked to stay the<br />
whole week, and that’s cool,’’<br />
‘‘We were expecting about 15 to 20<br />
percent fewer entries this year due to<br />
the economy, but the numbers have<br />
taken us by surprise,’’ says Doug.<br />
‘‘I’m expecting quite afew pickups<br />
will be on show, F150s and C10s plus<br />
newer models, and the Mustangs will be<br />
agreat attraction.’’<br />
The westernthemed festivities start<br />
on Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 18, with a<br />
Rest Home Run and early bird quiz.<br />
‘‘We are going to pick up some special<br />
old people and give them arun around<br />
Kaikoura in the cars.‘‘<br />
On Thursday morning, ascavenger<br />
hunt gives attendees achance to park up<br />
in Kaikoura and walk around<br />
discovering the township.<br />
It’s followed by ashed tour and photo<br />
shoot before everyone reassembles for<br />
the drivein movie, which continues the<br />
Western theme with the classic ‘Back to<br />
the Future 3’.<br />
Friday has the Hop's famous poker<br />
run and Friday night cruise parade.<br />
Doug and Fonz ask all participants to<br />
dress up and display extra lights for the<br />
popular parade around central<br />
Kaikoura.<br />
Saturday is the big day out, with gates<br />
opening at the Kaikoura Race Course<br />
early in the morning for cars and<br />
spectators.<br />
‘‘All the usual food and shops will be<br />
onsite using aslightly revised layout this<br />
year,’’ says Doug.<br />
‘‘The Miss Kaikoura Hop and best<br />
cowgirl and cowboy pageants will be a<br />
bit of fun as everyone likes to dress up<br />
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Following the pageants, acruise will<br />
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the midafternoon.<br />
On Saturday evening, the ever popular<br />
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breakfast will be held for Hop<br />
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Doug says this year and next will be<br />
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‘‘This year we have bought aproper<br />
sound system and employed a<br />
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‘‘We have also increased the signage<br />
around the race course to publicise it<br />
better.’’<br />
Doug says he will enjoy travelling<br />
around in any one of the themed and<br />
painted golf carts they have bought to<br />
enable him to meet as many of the<br />
participants and visitors as he can.<br />
‘‘I’m already planning for 2025, which<br />
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SEPTEMBER <strong>2024</strong><br />
HDC NEWS...<br />
What's happening Hurunui?<br />
NEW COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER FOR HANMER SPRINGS<br />
Hanmer Springs Community Board’s newest member Stacey Inglis is afamiliar face within her<br />
community. Amum oftwo, ofNgati Porou descent, Stacey and has lived in the township for 18 years.<br />
Stacey iswell-known for her volunteering spirit including being onthe bowling club committee and<br />
lending ahand with the school’s Kapa Haka group. She’s also afamiliar face asthe co-owner, with<br />
husband Zane, of Rustic Café.<br />
SPRINGING INTO REPAIR AND RESEALING SEASON<br />
Pavement repairs are happening around Hurunui at the moment, in advance ofthe upcoming annual<br />
road resealing programme. Thank you for your cooperation and patience, safely navigating the speed<br />
restrictions through these work sites. This plays amajor role in being able toundertake the<br />
necessary repairs which lead tosuccessful resealing, while minimising damage risk toyour vehicle.<br />
Abig thank you tothe volunteer fire crews, working<br />
tirelessly to contain aforestry fire north of Waipara.<br />
HANMER SPRINGS COMMUNITY AWARD <strong>2024</strong><br />
MAINPOWER AMBERLEY POOL <strong>2024</strong>/25 SEASON<br />
Mayor Marie Black, Hurunui Community Award recipient<br />
Paul Walmsley and West Ward Councillor Tom Davies.<br />
Congratulations to Paul Walmsley, recipient of the Hanmer Springs Community Award <strong>2024</strong>. Paul is<br />
best known for his role asmanager of Hanmer Springs Health Centre. Healso works with Civil<br />
Defence, was aSt John Volunteers First Responder from 2018 until earlier this year, has been the<br />
lead ingetting acommunity car for Hanmer Springs, and played abig role in making COVID-19<br />
vaccines available atclinics and mobile clinics inHanmer Springs.<br />
MainPower Amberley Pool will re-open tothe public for the <strong>2024</strong>-25 summer season at1pm on<br />
Saturday 26 October. Admission fees will remain the same aslast summer.<br />
During the school term public sessions will be 10.30am -5.30pm Tuesday –Friday, and 1pm– 5.30pm<br />
on weekends. During school holidays they will be seven days per week between 10.30am -5pm.<br />
The Membership Programme provides non-lifeguarded entry outside of normal hours to competent<br />
adult swimmers/aqua joggers to enable them towork ontheir training and fitness. Preliminary<br />
applications close atnoon on Monday 16 <strong>September</strong>. Learn To Swim will be available again, both<br />
classes and individual lessons for all ages and abilities, delivered by qualified instructors. Lessons will<br />
commence onSaturday 12 October.<br />
Registration forms and terms and conditions are available online -<br />
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/recreation/mainpower-amberley-swimming-pool<br />
ABIG THANK YOU TOTHE VOLUNTEER FIRE CREWS<br />
Abig thank you toall the volunteer fire crews who have been working tirelessly to contain the forestry<br />
block fire north ofWaipara, which has been burning since last Thursday. And abig thank you to the<br />
Waipara Civil Defence Emergency Response team who cooked breakfast on Monday for all these<br />
hard-working volunteers. On behalf ofFire and Emergency New Zealand, while this warm and windy<br />
weather continues, please donot light any fires, and check old burn piles are fully extinguished.<br />
WORKS UPDATE<br />
Cheviot Intake treatment<br />
This drinking water supply for Cheviot township and surrounding area isnearing completion. The<br />
treatment shed includes filtration, UVand chlorine disinfection. There is an additional new bore, a<br />
new 1000kl reservoir, anew 12x6m shed, new surface pumps and new treatment monitoring gear.<br />
Waiau Rural Intake and Blythe Intake treatment shed<br />
The treatment shed has been built. When infrastructure has been installed, this shed will service the<br />
Waiau area from west ofWaiau township to Emu Plains, and upInland Road.<br />
Weather isabig topic for many. InNIWA’s released statistics for spring of 2023 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> looked abit like<br />
this - temperatures were above average, rainfall was ‘near normal,’ soil moisture levels were ‘near normal,’ and<br />
overall there were more Nor’West winds. Let’s see what spring of <strong>2024</strong> holds for us, it’s been amixed bag sofar.<br />
Meetings for <strong>September</strong><br />
3 Council meeting (Presentations) 10.00am<br />
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)<br />
10 Strategy &Community Committee 9.30am<br />
(Venue: Council Chambers, Amberley)<br />
11 South Ward Committee 7.00pm (Venue:<br />
Council Chambers, Amberley)<br />
16 Hanmer Springs Community Board 1.00pm<br />
(Venue: The Boardroom, Hanmer Springs Thermal<br />
Pools &Spa)<br />
17 Operations Committee 9.30am (Venue: Council<br />
Chambers, Amberley)<br />
18 Amuri Community Committee 7.00pm (Venue:<br />
Hillcrest Chambers, Culverden)<br />
24 Council meeting 9.30am (Venue: Council<br />
Chambers, Amberley)<br />
In brief<br />
Scheduled streetlight maintenance<br />
Transpower will be undertaking scheduled<br />
maintenance on its infrastructure. All streetlights will<br />
be on 24 hours aday, seven days aweek. Work<br />
completion isexpected to take 5-6 weeks, beginning<br />
on Tuesday 3<strong>September</strong>.<br />
Kickstart Expo<br />
Ajoint initiative between <strong>Canterbury</strong> motorcycle<br />
retailers, councils, MotoCAP and NZTA toincrease<br />
bike safety awareness. FREE. Sunday 22 <strong>September</strong><br />
Air Force Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram,<br />
Christchurch.<br />
RAPID number plates<br />
Have you got your RAPID number plate yet? Please<br />
email HDC’s Rapid Number &Vehicle Crossing<br />
Officer Liz Atkins -liz.atkins@hurunui.govt.nz or<br />
phone 027 7332 237<br />
Spring school holidays<br />
Hurunui Youth isalready thinking about activities for<br />
the <strong>September</strong>/October school holidays. To have a<br />
look at what has been planned, and toregister,<br />
please visit www.hurunui.govt.nz/hyphols<br />
Hurunui Age Friendly Survey<br />
Being arural community with asmaller population,<br />
growing older inthe Hurunui comes with its own<br />
challenges. We need to hear from our older residents<br />
about what itislike tolive in the Hurunui.<br />
www.hurunui.govt.nz/afsurvey<br />
Paper copies are at libraries and service centres.<br />
Calling on mentors for young people<br />
Hurunui Youth issearching for community-minded<br />
adults who are open to mentoring ayoung individual<br />
on aweekly basis, by sharing enjoyable activities.<br />
For more information phone Phil Trotter, coordinator<br />
for Youth Services Mentoring, 027 223 8701<br />
FREE Parenting Workshop<br />
Guiding families to support their young people,<br />
addressing vaping, technology, social media, gaming<br />
and online safety. Amberley Hotel 16 <strong>September</strong>,<br />
Cheviot Hotel 30October.<br />
www.hurunui.govt.nz/parents<br />
Flower Weaving (Putiputi) Workshop<br />
AHurunui Community Arts Council workshop,<br />
Thursday 12 <strong>September</strong>, 6-9pm. Aclass of10at$10<br />
each. Contact Pam 027 406 3331. Held at Hurunui<br />
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SPRING GARDENING<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
By the Beach theme at Scargill Show<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
19<br />
By the Beach is the theme of the<br />
Scargill Horticultural and Home<br />
Industries Society’s 113th annual<br />
Spring Show at Tipapa Estate on<br />
Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 14.<br />
Cookery, arts and crafts, daffodils,<br />
cut flowers, photography, sewing,<br />
knitting and home produce will all be<br />
showcased.<br />
New classes added this year include<br />
cake from apacket and paint by<br />
numbers.<br />
The children’s classes have also<br />
seen several changes, while anew<br />
Family Challenge encourages family<br />
to worktogether and decorate acake<br />
with a By the Beach theme.<br />
The community is urged to get busy<br />
preparing their entries for next<br />
week’s show, with entries being<br />
accepted from 8.30am to 10am on show<br />
day.<br />
Everyone attending from 12 noon<br />
can then enjoy an afternoon browsing<br />
stalls, enjoying abite to eat, sipping<br />
coffee while being entertained by<br />
Kelly Fletcher –Jones and feast their<br />
eyes on avibrant display of spring<br />
flowers, produce and crafts.<br />
People can also buy pumpkin seeds<br />
at the show and come autumn the<br />
society will judge the biggest pumpkin<br />
at aweighinday at the Greta Valley<br />
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There will also be raffle tickets for<br />
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Rustic charm ... Entries in last year’s Scargill Horticultural and Homes Industries Society’s<br />
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Annual feast of flowers, art, and baking<br />
Spring flowers, floral art, stalls, baking,<br />
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The show is on Saturday, October 5<br />
from 1pm to 4pm at the Woodend<br />
Community Centre, School Road.<br />
Competition entry is free for the<br />
community project is run by the<br />
Woodend garden Club and the Lions<br />
Club of Woodend.<br />
On the Wednesday prior, October 2,<br />
craft courses for children from<br />
preschool to Year 8will be held at the<br />
centre from 10am to 12 noon.<br />
This is designed to encourage the<br />
creative talents of young children so<br />
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Competitors can set up their entries<br />
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Everything from flowers, and baking<br />
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come under the scrutiny of judges.<br />
There is also acolouring competition<br />
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Community affair ... The large display of<br />
spring flowers and crafts at the Woodend<br />
Spring Flower Show last year.<br />
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE<br />
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the public with entry being $5 for adults,<br />
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Tuahiwi School/Te Kura oTuahiwi<br />
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the new national Times Table<br />
Rockstarschampion.<br />
The bilingual pupil, from<br />
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students from 163 New Zealand<br />
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fluency and recall in<br />
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It is used in more than 16,000<br />
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The New Zealand competition<br />
was held over three days from<br />
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computer or smart phone for an<br />
hour every day to answer as many<br />
correct multiplication and division<br />
questions as they could in that time<br />
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All of the competitors had access<br />
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When she discovered she was in<br />
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there ramping up her studies to<br />
make it happen.<br />
Jayda, who is also in the school’s<br />
kapa haka group, loves maths.<br />
She says the competition was<br />
difficult to start with, but got easier<br />
Times Table Rockstars hero ... Te Kura oTuahiwi/Tuahiwi School Year 8<br />
pupil, Jayda Pihema, aged 12.<br />
PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP<br />
as her recall of multiplication and<br />
division improved and in the end<br />
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‘‘It was fun, achallenge and Ilike<br />
winning,’’ she said.<br />
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Afunding shortfall could put<br />
the brakes on Kaikōura’s<br />
footpaths renewal work.<br />
The Kaikōura District<br />
Council has made footpath<br />
and roading upgrades a<br />
priority in its last two Long<br />
Term Plans and had asked<br />
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport<br />
Agency for a$944,000 subsidy<br />
for footpaths over the next<br />
three years.<br />
But it has received just<br />
$252,000 from the <strong>2024</strong>/27<br />
National Land Transport<br />
Programme, prompting a<br />
rethink, council chief<br />
executive Will Doughty said.<br />
‘‘We will have to consider<br />
whether we keep the<br />
momentum going and top up<br />
the local share or slow the<br />
progress down. We had<br />
listened to the feedback from<br />
the community and there was<br />
overwhelming support for<br />
accelerating the footpath<br />
programme.’’<br />
Mr Doughty said the<br />
council anticipated it would<br />
get about 80 percent of what<br />
it asked for across its roading<br />
and footpaths work.<br />
The council had been<br />
fortunate to receive around<br />
80% of its roading subsidy<br />
request.<br />
‘‘We were pleased to see<br />
the level of support for some<br />
of the other asset classes. It<br />
all comes down there being<br />
only so much money in the<br />
transport pot.’’<br />
Prime Minister<br />
Christopher Luxon called on<br />
councils to ‘‘rein in the<br />
fantasies’’, during aspeech at<br />
last month’s Local<br />
Government New Zealand<br />
conference.<br />
But Mr Doughty said<br />
Kaikōura had presented a<br />
‘‘no thrills’’ budget in its<br />
Long Term Plan, with afocus<br />
on roading and footpath<br />
renewals.<br />
He said council staff will<br />
present some options to the<br />
<strong>September</strong> council meeting,<br />
including scaling down its<br />
footpath renewals<br />
programme or loan funding<br />
the shortfall.<br />
The other <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> councils had<br />
faced funding shortfalls as<br />
they look to improve their<br />
transport networks. The<br />
Hurunui District Council was<br />
forced to delay adopting its<br />
Long Term Plan after its<br />
ambitious roading<br />
programme was knocked<br />
back by NZTA. The<br />
Waimakariri District Council<br />
also has several projects on<br />
hold, including the Skew<br />
Bridge replacement at west<br />
Kaiapoi and the proposed<br />
Rangiora eastern link road,<br />
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Ngai Tahu Crs remain<br />
Honours blanket ... Seaward Kaikoura Lion Club members and staff at Kaikoura Health<br />
with the Honours blanket.<br />
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Honours Blanket<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
ASeaward Lions Club of Kaikoura is<br />
helping honour and provide dignity for<br />
those passing at the local healthcentre.<br />
The quilting skills of three members,<br />
together with locals who were asked to<br />
‘‘add astitch’’— including doctors,<br />
nurses, other staff at the hospital, a<br />
fireman, Police, and even Mayor Craig<br />
Mackle —has helped produce an<br />
‘‘Honours Blanket’’, to drape over loved<br />
ones who have passed as they are<br />
farewelled from Kaikōura Health.<br />
Reverend Martin Harrison sought<br />
help for the idea having seen alocal<br />
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He discussed it with Julie Syme of the<br />
Seaward Lions Club, and along with<br />
Rhonda Russell and Marz Simpson,<br />
they set about designing the ‘‘Honour<br />
Blanket’’, the fabric of which depicts<br />
New Zealand birds.<br />
As it was presented at Kaikōura<br />
Health, ablessing was given by Angela<br />
Blunt, the health services manager, and<br />
Rev Harrison said aprayer as blanket<br />
was presented at the centre.<br />
Ms Blunt said families were asked if<br />
the staff could line the hallways to<br />
farewell the departed from the centre,<br />
and the beautifully designed blanket<br />
would add dignity to what could be a<br />
distressing time.<br />
The Seaward Lions joined the staff at<br />
the hospital and sung afitting waiata<br />
and prayer during the presentation.<br />
President Linda Devine said the<br />
club’s motto was ‘‘We Love to Serve’’,<br />
and the Honour Blanket was a<br />
wonderful idea it was pleased to<br />
support.<br />
The club’s next project is supporting<br />
the youth of Kaikōura by hosting a<br />
music performance at the Mayfair<br />
Theatre on Sunday, <strong>September</strong> 15 at<br />
2pm.<br />
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By DAVID HILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Environment <strong>Canterbury</strong> (ECan) has<br />
rejected arequest from the Government<br />
to repeal NgāiTahu representation at the<br />
council table.<br />
Regional councillors voted to retain the<br />
NgāiTahu councillors at ameeting on<br />
Wednesday [August 28], declining a<br />
request from Local Government Minister<br />
Simeon Brown to repeal the <strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
Regional Council (NgāiTahu<br />
Representation) Act by putting forward a<br />
local Bill.<br />
The Act followed aprevious local Bill<br />
put forward by ECan in 2022.<br />
The decision followed consultation with<br />
Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu and the 10<br />
Papatipu Rūnanga chairs.<br />
In adeputation to Wednesday’s<br />
meeting, Te Rōpū Tuia (a joint committee<br />
of Papatipu Rūnanga and councillors) cochair<br />
Dr Liz Brown said the Government<br />
was ‘‘not demonstrating excellence’’in its<br />
Treaty commitments.<br />
‘‘The Government has forgotten that<br />
NgāiTahu was invited to the council table<br />
by the previous National Government in<br />
2010.’’<br />
NgāiTahu commissioners and<br />
councillors were appointed by previous<br />
National Government in 2010, 2013 and<br />
2016.<br />
The council then appointed two Te<br />
Tumu Taiao (cultural advisors) in 2020,<br />
without formal voting rights.<br />
The passing of the legislation by the<br />
previous Labour Government two years<br />
ago established the arrangement ‘‘on a<br />
more permanent footing’’, Dr Brown said.<br />
NgāiTahu elected its first two<br />
councillors, Iaean Cranwell and<br />
Tutehounuku Korako, in October 2022.<br />
Dr Brown said the NgāiTahu<br />
councillors provided multiple benefits<br />
including improving engagement between<br />
the council and Papatipu Rūnanga and<br />
improved decision making.<br />
‘‘Noone lost their seat because Ngāi<br />
Tahu was invited to the table... and the<br />
strength of the collective has grown.’’<br />
Chairperson Peter Scott said having<br />
NgāiTahu representation around the<br />
council table had saved ratepayers'<br />
money.<br />
‘‘It makes sense to us. We have been<br />
doing this since 2010.<br />
‘‘We debated this [in the last council<br />
term] and came to the conclusion it was<br />
the most judicial, cost effective and best<br />
value for our ratepayers in allowing us to<br />
achieve our commitments to engage with<br />
Mana Whenua.’’<br />
Deputy chairperson Craig Pauling said<br />
having the Tumu Taiao was not<br />
satisfactory, as the advisors were unable<br />
to vote.<br />
‘‘We were very lucky that our Tumu<br />
Taiao humbled themselves to come and<br />
join us without the ability to vote.<br />
‘‘We had to do the local Billbecause the<br />
Local Government Act didn’t allow them<br />
to vote.’’<br />
Cr Pauling also supported having<br />
representation for other Māori living in<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> councillors Grant<br />
Edge and Claire McKay both supported<br />
the recommendation to reject Minister<br />
Brown’s request.<br />
Cr Edge said there has been ‘‘some illinformed<br />
commentary’’ about NgāiTahu<br />
representation.<br />
‘‘This is <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Act, put forward<br />
by democratically elected councillors.’’<br />
Cr McKay said the relationship between<br />
ECan and NgāiTahu had come along way<br />
since 2010, but there was still room for<br />
improvement.<br />
The only councillor to oppose the<br />
recommendation was David East.<br />
‘‘I am not fundamentally opposed to<br />
Māori representation, but Ibelieve it<br />
needs to be voted on by the region as a<br />
whole.’’<br />
Councillors Cranwell and Korako chose<br />
to reserve their right to speak until after<br />
the recommendation had been voted on.<br />
Cr Scott will now write to Mr Brown to<br />
inform him of the decision.<br />
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St Joseph pupils win acclaim for art work at Art Expo<br />
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Recreating work by Dutch postimpressionist<br />
painter Vincent van<br />
Gogh has won public acclaim for a<br />
group of Rangiora’s St Joseph’sSchool<br />
pupils.<br />
The school’s Year 45pupils, led by<br />
their Scottishborn teacher, Pamela<br />
Gallagher, looked at two of Van Gogh’s<br />
famous paintings, The Starry Night,<br />
painted in 1889, and his Sunflowers,<br />
series painted in 1888 and 1889, during<br />
their inquirybased study of the artist.<br />
They liked the Dutch master’s art so<br />
much they decided to recreate it for the<br />
School Art Expo section of last month’s<br />
Kaiapoi Art Expo where it won the<br />
People’s Choice Award for that section.<br />
Earlier this month Waimakariri Arts<br />
Trust chairwoman, Jackie Watson and<br />
the Pak’nSave School Art Expo<br />
sponsor, James Flanagan, visited the<br />
school to present the children with<br />
their $250 prize for the school and a<br />
certificate for winning the award.<br />
Jackie said James, who owns<br />
Pak’nSave Rangiora with his wife<br />
Catherine, was also presented with a<br />
certificate of appreciation for his<br />
support.<br />
‘‘He has sponsored the Schools Expo<br />
for many years and will continue to do<br />
so.’’<br />
Pamela said the pupils were ‘‘really<br />
ecstatic’’ to win the People’s Choice<br />
Award because there were so many<br />
great expo entries from seventeen<br />
other Waimakariri schools plus a<br />
group of homeschoolers.<br />
It took the St Joseph’s School pupils<br />
about three to four weeks to create<br />
their artwork and they really enjoyed<br />
the process, she said.<br />
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By JOHN COSGROVE<br />
A record number of cars of all shapes and<br />
sizes turned out for last Sunday’s 14th<br />
Rock’n Wheels car meeting held at the<br />
Amberley Domain.<br />
Atotal of 835 hot rods, custom cars,<br />
vintage cars, classic cars, moderns and<br />
sportscars plus asmattering of<br />
motorcycles, were all on parade for the<br />
public celebrating Father’s Day.<br />
Organiser Katrina Platt says she was<br />
humbled and overwhelmed by the<br />
response.<br />
‘‘There are so many cars and people<br />
supporting us now, it’s amazing,’’ she<br />
says.<br />
‘‘Many people pointed out that we are<br />
now firmly established on the calendar<br />
for car meetings as we are the first of the<br />
season.<br />
‘‘Everybody was so positive despite the<br />
wind blowing several stall holders roofs<br />
away but everyone had fun,’’ she says.<br />
Murray and Lyndi Sinclair of Rangiora<br />
rolled up to the meeting in their 1928<br />
Packard vintage tourer.<br />
‘‘This is aNew Zealand new car and we<br />
bought it three years ago off the restorer.<br />
‘‘It’s awonderful car to tour in and we<br />
have been all over the country in it ,’’ says<br />
Murray.<br />
Kerry Beardsley says people always<br />
give her 2011 Toyota Century Limo a<br />
second look.<br />
‘‘They nearly always smile and<br />
comment about the lace doilies Ihave on<br />
the windows.<br />
‘‘It’s afun car to drive as it has aV12<br />
under the hood as standard and that<br />
means Imotor along just as easy as you<br />
would in abig European limo.’’<br />
For one young driver, showing his 1960<br />
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memory for Quinn Johnson (20) of<br />
Rangiora.<br />
His father had helped him purchase<br />
the project car when he was 14 years old.<br />
‘‘I didn’t even have my drivers licence<br />
then, but together dad (Gary) and I<br />
bought the car as aproject.<br />
‘‘We were planning on getting it fixed<br />
up in time for me to take my drivers test<br />
in it as amanual car.’’<br />
Gary says all the work and the<br />
expenses were handled by Quinn.<br />
‘‘He worked after school delivering<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong> newspapers to<br />
earn the money to buy tools, parts and<br />
services, repainted and get it up to spec.’’<br />
Quinn and Gary installed a1600<br />
Cortina motor under the hood<br />
‘‘Then he went for his licence in it. he’s<br />
learned all about appreciating money<br />
and hard work.’’<br />
Quinn says he’s still saving up to buy<br />
more parts for it including anew<br />
differential.’’<br />
John Small of Rangiora (77), went to<br />
the meeting to remember the cars of his<br />
youth. ‘‘I loved the older British and<br />
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meeting in his 1992 Chev C1500 pick ute.<br />
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All mine ... Quinn Johnson (20) of Rangiora with his 1960 Ford Prefect he bought when<br />
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On show ... The large lineup of cars attending the 14th Rock’n Wheels held on Father's<br />
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Finishing touches ... Kerry Beardsley of Rolleston wipes off the road dust as she prepares<br />
her 2011 Toyota Century V12 limousine which she bought four years ago.<br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Councilboosts funding<br />
By DAVIDHILL,<br />
Local Democracy Reporter<br />
Safety is a‘‘musthave’’ on <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>’s beaches, says the<br />
Waimakariri District Council as it<br />
increases its funding to Surf Life Saving<br />
New Zealand.<br />
Councillors voted to boost its<br />
lifesaving budget by 23 percent,<br />
approving an additional $22,597.19 for<br />
the <strong>2024</strong>/25 summer season —$1.84 per<br />
ratepayer.<br />
The extra funding will allow Life<br />
Saving New Zealand to increase its<br />
patrol days over the summer and allow<br />
for wage increases.<br />
Following the Prime Minister<br />
Christopher Luxon’s addressatthe<br />
Local Government New Zealand<br />
conference last month, calling on<br />
councils to focus on essential services,<br />
councillors queried whether funding<br />
surf life saving was a‘‘nicetohave’’ or a<br />
‘‘musthave’’.<br />
Councillor Robbie Brine said it was<br />
‘‘absolutelyessential’’ the region’s<br />
beaches were patrolled by professional<br />
life guards, while councillor Al Blackie<br />
said he would find it ‘‘bizarre’’ if anyone<br />
suggested saving alife was ‘‘a nicetohave’’.<br />
Mayor Dan Gordon said he did have<br />
concerns about funding requests being<br />
received after the Long Term Plan has<br />
been adopted, but he supported the<br />
extra funding.<br />
‘‘This is about ensuring people on our<br />
beaches are safe.’’<br />
Councillors Brent Cairns and Philip<br />
Redmond said the WoodendSefton<br />
Community Board has been asking for<br />
increased funding for beach patrols for<br />
several years.<br />
Cr Redmond said WoodendSefton<br />
Community Board chairperson Shona<br />
Powell had indicated funding the beach<br />
patrols was ‘‘a big bangfor buck’’, given<br />
population increases and the beaches<br />
served the whole district.<br />
Cr Paul Williams voted against the<br />
funding increase and suggestedthe<br />
Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club be<br />
asked to look at alternative funding<br />
options, including user pays, such as a<br />
collection at the beach.<br />
But Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson<br />
said the council had aresponsibility.<br />
‘‘If not us, who? Who is responsible?<br />
I’m not sure rattlingabox at the beach is<br />
aviable option, if you are relying on<br />
people to keep loosechange in their<br />
budgie smugglers.<br />
‘‘You cannot put avalue on saving a<br />
life at sea. It is horrific in any event.’’<br />
SurfLife Saving New Zealandhas<br />
paid patrols at the Waikuku, Pegasus<br />
and Woodend beachesonweekdays<br />
during the school holidays.<br />
It is planningtoincrease paid patrol<br />
days from 85 to 99 days, including 39 days<br />
at Waikuku Beach and 30 days at both<br />
Pegasus and Woodendbeaches, with 10<br />
life guards employedduring December<br />
and January.<br />
Council staffwill liaise with Surf Life<br />
Saving New Zealand, the Woodend<br />
Sefton Community Board and other<br />
stakeholders to confirm the patrol dates.<br />
Abudget of $118,090 was approved for<br />
the <strong>2024</strong>/25 season in the Long Term<br />
Plan.<br />
The WaikukuBeach Surf Life Saving<br />
Club also providesvolunteerpatrols at<br />
Waikuku Beach duringweekends from<br />
Show Weekend until March.<br />
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Join us and learn more about the<br />
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Waimakariri Heritage is aplace to<br />
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All welcome,and free, although<br />
donations appreciatedfrom nonmembers<br />
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4pm.<br />
Conservation Week<br />
Conservation Week ends on Sunday,<br />
<strong>September</strong>8,and is being celebrated in<br />
Rangiora with aplanting day at Hegan<br />
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District Council’s Greenspace team from<br />
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Birdsong Trust<br />
Conservation Week is being celebrated<br />
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The final is on Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 7,<br />
starting at 1.30pm.<br />
The trust is also holding planting days<br />
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For more information about the<br />
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RURAL LIFE<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Alpaca showcaseatRangiora this weekend<br />
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Alpacas will be on show this Friday and<br />
Saturday as the Southern Region<br />
Committee of the Alpaca Association of<br />
New Zealand hostsits annual<br />
Colourbration Show at the Rangiora<br />
Showgrounds.<br />
Wayne Allison of Stoney Meadows<br />
Alpacas, says this is the second year in<br />
arow the show has been held at<br />
Rangiora.<br />
‘‘It is agreat opportunity for the<br />
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He says 121 alpacas are entered in the<br />
breed section, and 78 fleeces are<br />
entered in the fleece section making it<br />
the biggest combined Alpaca breed and<br />
fleece show in the South Island.<br />
At the South Island Colourbration<br />
Show, the fleece judging will be held on<br />
Friday, <strong>September</strong> 6, followed by the<br />
breed judging on Saturday, <strong>September</strong><br />
7, at the Rangiora Showgrounds.<br />
The judge is Lisa FordofAuckland.<br />
Mr Allison says Alpacas remain a<br />
popular choice for many in <strong>Canterbury</strong>,<br />
particularly in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, with<br />
many National Alpaca Show Supreme<br />
Champions being bred on farms in the<br />
region.<br />
‘‘We presently have 21 registered<br />
Alpaca Association members/breeders<br />
in <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, with afurther 41<br />
spread around the rest of the South<br />
Island.’’<br />
Alpacas have been farmed in<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>for almost 40 yearswith the<br />
first arriving in 1986.<br />
The breed section is convened by<br />
Kees Rietveld of Styx River Farm<br />
Alpacas and the fleece section is by<br />
Wayne Allison of Stoney Meadows<br />
Alpacas.<br />
Kees and Wayne arebeing assisted<br />
and supported by alarge team of<br />
volunteer committee members.<br />
Members of the public are welcome to<br />
come along to the show on Saturday and<br />
have alook at these wonderfulanimals.<br />
The show commences at 8.30am on<br />
Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 7, and entryis<br />
free to the public.<br />
Winner ... Stoney Meadows Renaissance, amale white Alpaca born at Stoney Meadows<br />
Alpacas in Swannanoa, in February 2020, has been shown successfully at several shows.<br />
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Young Farmer final in Invercargill<br />
By JOHNCOSGROVE<br />
The country’s most prestigious annual<br />
farming contest is making its way south,<br />
with Invercargill securing hosting rights<br />
for next year’s FMG Young Farmer of the<br />
Year Grand Final.<br />
About to enter its 57th year, the flagship<br />
contest series will start with District<br />
Contest competitions in October, with up<br />
to 200 young farmers battling it out for a<br />
shot at rural stardom.<br />
Young Farmerschief executive Lynda<br />
Coppersmith says next year’s Grand Final<br />
(July 3to5, 2025) will be the culmination of<br />
many months hard work for New<br />
Zealand’srising stars of agriculture.<br />
‘‘After proving themselves at adistrict<br />
level, contestants will then need to go<br />
headtohead against the best in their<br />
region. Only those who top their field will<br />
qualify for aspot on the national stage,’’<br />
says Coppersmith.<br />
“By that point, they will have put their<br />
blood, sweat and tears into it. Just making<br />
it to the Grand Final is an enormous feat,<br />
with only seven national finalists selected<br />
from across the country.”<br />
Fourteen FMG Junior Young Farmer of<br />
the Year teams will also compete for a<br />
national title, along with 21 AgriKidsNZ<br />
teams from across Aotearoa.<br />
‘‘It takes alot of preparation, made<br />
harder by the fact that the challenges are<br />
kept top secret until the day of the event,<br />
so our young farmers really have to work<br />
hard to sharpen their skills and improve<br />
their farming knowledge as broadly as<br />
possible.<br />
‘‘It’s aquest for the ultimate farming allrounder.’’<br />
Grand Final convenor and Otago/<br />
Southland Young Farmersrepresentative<br />
Emma Wilson says she’s proud to be part<br />
of showcasing Southland’s unique farming<br />
flavour to the rest of the country.<br />
“We’ve got alot of different industries in<br />
one small pocket –from vineyards to<br />
sheep, beef and dairy. There’s even tulip<br />
farming. Our secret is that we have so<br />
many different climate and soil pockets, so<br />
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Wilson says she’s expecting this year to<br />
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“There’ll be afew Otago Southland<br />
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Feralanimals aserious problem for farmers<br />
By ROBYN BRISTOW<br />
Outofcontrol populations of goats, pigs,<br />
deer and other wild animals are costing<br />
farmers an absolute fortune and taking a<br />
significant toll on indigenous<br />
biodiversity, Federated Farmers say.<br />
Federated Farmers pest management<br />
spokesperson Richard McIntyre says it is<br />
avery serious problem that’s costing<br />
Kiwi farmers almost aquarter of abillion<br />
dollars every year. ‘‘These pests aren’t<br />
just chewing into farmers’ bottom lines,<br />
they’re also chewing into our native bush<br />
and completely undermining<br />
conservation efforts.’’<br />
Arecent survey of more than 700<br />
Federated Farmers members from<br />
across the country shows feral animals<br />
are costing farmers at least $213 million<br />
ayear.<br />
That figure includes adirect spend of<br />
$5.45 per hectare on pest control ($74<br />
million per year) and $10.22 per hectare<br />
in lost production ($139 million per year).<br />
‘‘That is ahuge cost for rural<br />
communities to be carrying at atime<br />
when many farming families are already<br />
struggling to turn aprofit,’’ Mr McIntyre<br />
says.<br />
‘‘It’s also avery conservative estimate<br />
and doesn’t include things such as the<br />
cost of restoring damaged pasture, fixing<br />
broken fences or the loss of trees.’’<br />
Mr McIntyre says goat, pig and deer<br />
populations are booming in most parts of<br />
the country, but things are particularly<br />
bad on farms bordering Department of<br />
Conservation (DOC) land.<br />
‘‘DOC are widely regarded by farmers<br />
as the neighbour you really don’t want to<br />
have because they don’t fulfil their<br />
obligations on controlling wild animals<br />
and weeds,’’ he says.<br />
‘‘Farmers are spending huge sums of<br />
money trying to get wild animal<br />
populations under control, but until we<br />
see more investment on public land,<br />
nothing is going to change.’’<br />
Mr McIntyre says unfortunately, DOC<br />
is spending just $13 million ayear<br />
managing large browsing animals like<br />
goats, pigs and deer.<br />
‘‘This simply isn’t addressing the<br />
problem, with DOC monitoring showing<br />
deer and goat prevalence increasing 64%<br />
in just the last 10 years.<br />
‘‘DOC’s efforts are just adrop in the<br />
bucket. The annual cost to farming<br />
families is more than 15 times the<br />
Government spend," McIntyre says.<br />
‘‘Farmers could spend all the money in<br />
the world on pest control, but if we don’t<br />
see similar efforts on public land, we’re<br />
never going to make adent in these<br />
populations.<br />
‘‘Hordes of wild animals will simply<br />
keep walking out of the bush, where<br />
they’re breeding like rabbits and<br />
destroying forest understories, and on to<br />
our farms.’’<br />
National parks comprise about onethird<br />
of New Zealand, but aquarter of<br />
the country’s indigenous biodiversity is<br />
located on farmland.<br />
‘‘If the Government continues to<br />
underinvest in pest control, we’re all<br />
going to pay the price of declining<br />
biodiversity, lost production and<br />
reduced exports,’’ Mr McIntyre says.<br />
‘‘We need to get on top of this problem<br />
now.<br />
‘‘If we allow these animals to keep<br />
breeding, their populations, and the cost<br />
to control them, will only continue to<br />
grow.<br />
‘‘We appreciate the Government is<br />
under huge financial pressures, but this<br />
isn’t something New Zealand can afford<br />
to scrimp and save on.’’<br />
McIntyre says it isn’t necessarily about<br />
the Government having to spend more<br />
money. It could simply be acase of<br />
reprioritising existing spending to<br />
deliver better outcomes.<br />
The Federated Farmers survey found<br />
just on half of farmers reported pest<br />
populations expanding in the last five<br />
years, and 28% said numbers are<br />
‘significantly higher’.<br />
More than 30% of those surveyed said<br />
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‘‘Farmers just don’t have the resources<br />
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other pest populations at sustainable<br />
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‘‘Recreational hunters are doing a<br />
great job of supporting farmers, but<br />
things are now nearing crisis point and<br />
will only continue to get worse.<br />
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SPORT<br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> trounces Ellesmere<br />
Easytry ... <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Takaya Saito scores by the corner flag during<br />
the second half of his team's Southbridge Shield Match.<br />
PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE<br />
Winners ... The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> Rugby team won the annual Southbridge Shield match against<br />
Ellesmere on Sunday at the Rangiora Showgrounds. <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> won 55 to 13.<br />
Easy. .. <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s fullback Anthony Tavendale tries to<br />
side step an Ellesmere tackle.<br />
Try time ... <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Dan Brooker scores against<br />
Ellesmere's Josh Charlton.<br />
Got it ... <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Harry Murray<br />
goes high for the catch against Ellesmere's<br />
Ted Coleman.<br />
Enjoying themoment ... Part of the large crowd who came along<br />
tocatch the SouthbridgeCup and NPC matches.<br />
Out of my way ... <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Ben Morris fends off atackle<br />
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
31<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> serves up convincing win<br />
RUGBY<br />
By LINDSAY KERR<br />
The rugby matched the weather and the<br />
superb condition of the Rangiora<br />
Showgrounds on Sunday, when the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong>senior side served up a5513<br />
hiding to Ellesmereinthe annual<br />
Southbridge Shield exchange.<br />
The game, the 95th played since the<br />
competition’s inception minus World War<br />
2, and Covid19 cancelled exchanges, was<br />
the 38th win for <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>, who<br />
served up an exhibition of running rugby<br />
to score eight tries to their opponents one.<br />
Noone outside the team’s inner circle<br />
anticipated ascoreline of this proportion.<br />
However, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> captain<br />
Andrew Hull said he was not surprised,<br />
when asked if he saw this result coming.<br />
‘‘We have trained for this result<br />
throughout our campaign this season.<br />
‘‘When the score began to mount we<br />
could not, and would not, change our<br />
approach.’’<br />
Early signs of the games momentum was<br />
signalled in the opening exchanges when<br />
first five eight Paddy McCallum pierced<br />
the defence line with Takaya Saito on the<br />
left wing coming close to scoring.<br />
Scott Allin began the scoring moments<br />
later with apenalty before Harry Murray<br />
burst into the backline from the blind side<br />
wing eluding two tackles to score.<br />
Ellesmerekicked apenalty before<br />
Murray was on hand again to score, seizing<br />
on awelldirected tactical kick.<br />
With ascrum that was beginning to<br />
dominate, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s pressure<br />
continued and hooker Nick Hyde was<br />
rumbled over the line to score his sides<br />
third try.<br />
They went to the orange break with a<br />
246 lead.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> began the second half<br />
in fashion similar to how it had finished<br />
the opening 40 minutes. Loosie Ben Gold<br />
was on hand to score, and three minutes<br />
later fullback Anthony Tavendale scored<br />
after being set up by Saito.<br />
Saito scored the next try following an<br />
Try time ... <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Ben Gold scores despite alate tackle by Ellesmere Jayden Baxendale during the game.<br />
overlap and at the mid point in the half<br />
Dan Brooker scored following an<br />
Ellesmere knock on.<br />
With 10 minutes remaining Jayden<br />
Stokes touched down, and Scott Allin<br />
kicked his sixth conversion.<br />
As the clock kicked over 40 minutes,<br />
Ellesmere finally scored atry following a<br />
defensive situation deep into its territory.<br />
It ran the ball out some 75 metres.<br />
The game will be remembered as one<br />
the best, and convincing wins, that <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> has served up to Ellesmere<br />
over the years.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> was ably lead by<br />
captain Andrew Hull from No 8inwhat<br />
was atrue 15 player effort.<br />
The game was perhaps the highlight of<br />
coaches Matt Keane and James Lowe time<br />
with the team.<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> 55 (Harry Murray 2,<br />
Nick Hyde, Ben Gold, Anthony Tavendale,<br />
Takaya Saito, Dan Brooker, Jayden Stokes<br />
tries. Scott Allin apenalty and six<br />
conversions) beat Ellesmere 13 (two<br />
penalties, atry and aconversion).<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> second side, the<br />
Stags, also produced awinning<br />
performance over their Ellesmere<br />
opponents with acomprehensive 327<br />
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE<br />
victory.<br />
Two tries, created around 30 metres<br />
from the try line midway through the first<br />
half, assisted in establishing a170 lead at<br />
half time.<br />
Early in the second half loosie William<br />
Chaffey was first to abreakdown after a<br />
kick deep into the Ellesmere territory.<br />
From the ensuing ruck atry resulted.<br />
With full time nearing afifth try was<br />
scored before Ellesmere scored on the<br />
stroke of the final whistle.<br />
The tables were turned for the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Canterbury</strong> Colts who were beaten 3319<br />
by their Ellesmere counterparts.<br />
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August 31: JYates 65, DWalker 68, B<br />
Mills 69, RTurnbull 69, LSchwaiger<br />
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Burrows 71, BYates 71, SNelson 71,<br />
HMurray 71, JBishop 72, PNeumann<br />
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Holeinone: Gavin Murray. Excel<br />
Design Build Longest Putt: BYates.<br />
Mid Week Men: DSmith 40, JJohns<br />
39, GWilliams 39, JByrne 39, JAllan<br />
39, KGussettee 38, JBurrows 37.<br />
Longest Putt: BYates.<br />
Kim Rayner Memorial Trophy: Best<br />
nett for 2rounds in August: SJohns.<br />
Mid Week Women: LWilly 8up, J<br />
Rouse 4up, JMorgan 4up. Longest<br />
Putt: SLee. LGU sponsored by<br />
Buncos: JYates 67.<br />
Nine Holers: VCrooks &CBrown 33,<br />
MCottier &IPettigrew 33.5, W<br />
Chisnall &RPercy.<br />
Waimakariri Gorge Golf<br />
Third Champs Qualifying<br />
18 Holes: Silver: JPottinger 89,L<br />
Anderson 89. Bronze 1: LSteele 101,<br />
LSmith 104. Bronze 2: FNimmo 104,<br />
LScott 108.<br />
No 4Nearest to Pin for 2–FNimmo,<br />
No 11 NTP for 2–MTeAwa, No 15<br />
NTP for 2–JBlatch, No 17 NTP for 1<br />
–JBlatch.<br />
Longest Putt, No 9, NWeavers. Twos:<br />
JBlatch.<br />
Nine holes: JSmith 57.<br />
PROUDLYSUPPORTINGLOCAL SPORT<br />
RANGIORA
5 7<br />
Show Home Guide<br />
8Homestead Drive, Bellgrove, Rangiora<br />
Due to open January 2025<br />
(currently under construction)<br />
Opening times will be<br />
Wednesday –Sunday<br />
12pm–4pm or by appointment<br />
Come on over toournew Display Home...<br />
9Homestead Drive,<br />
<br />
Open Wed-Sun 12-4pm or<br />
call to schedule aprivate tour<br />
03 741 1436 | jennian.co.nz<br />
Show Home OpeningOctober!<br />
13 Homestead Drive, Rangiora<br />
MilestoneHomes<strong>Canterbury</strong><br />
219 MainSouth Road, Christchurch<br />
Sue Prendergast021 0 9546<br />
canterbury@milestonehomes.co.nz<br />
milestonehomes.co.nz<br />
facebook.com/MilestoneHomesChristchurch<br />
5Homestead Dr, Bellgrove Rangiora<br />
OPENING TIMES<br />
WednesdaytoSunday12to4pm<br />
03 3130319<br />
rangiora@mikegreerhomes.co.nz<br />
Luxurious FullyTransportableHomes<br />
Engineer designed,<br />
Council consented steel<br />
framehomes,<br />
alsodesign build<br />
options<br />
Viewingbyappointment<br />
Office: 03 920 1001<br />
Christine: 027252 0001 Tony:027 2550001<br />
10 HomesteadDrive,Bellgrove,Rangiora 7400<br />
Email: info@trendsetterhomes.co.nz<br />
www.trendsetterhomes.co.nz<br />
2704814<br />
MondaytoFriday 8amto4pm<br />
Saturday11.30am to 12.30<br />
Phone to view<br />
BJHALLINANAND SONS LTD<br />
P027 4921502<br />
Ebrucejhallinan@hotmail.com<br />
www.bruceythebuildernz.com<br />
Over 25 Years Experience<br />
27<strong>05</strong>70<br />
8<br />
15 McGarry Drive, Kaiapoi<br />
Open: WednesdaytoFriday12noon to -4pm<br />
Saturday &Sunday12noon to -4pm<br />
Openingonthe 14th <strong>September</strong><br />
Contact: Scott 027 692 8453 or John 027 292 3080<br />
www.absolutehomes.co.nz<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm |Sat 9am-12pm<br />
or by appointment<br />
Phone027 522 4601 or 027696 6391
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STAGE4SECTIONS<br />
Selling<br />
NOW<br />
Situated in West Rangiora, Townsend Fields presents aliving spacethat<br />
enhances your outdoorexperiencewith open countryside, surrounded by<br />
reserves, waterways, nativeplanting and recreational walkways and paths.<br />
Simply put,itisthe town’s newest,eco-friendly location to call home.<br />
To make an appointment or if youhaveany questions,simply phone or email<br />
Chris.<br />
Titlesare expected from August <strong>2024</strong><br />
Buildersterms available<br />
Section sizes from 6<strong>05</strong>-928m2<br />
Sections pricedfrom$370,000<br />
Services to the boundary<br />
Te Matauru PrimarySchool zone<br />
Chris Tallott<br />
027 4906 042 |03313 6158<br />
sales@townsendfields.co.nz<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
townsendfields.co.nz Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd|Licensed AgentREAA 2008<br />
THINKING<br />
OFselling?<br />
We continuetohavestrongdemand for<br />
propertiesthroughout <strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>.<br />
If you’rethinking of selling or wouldliketoknow what your property is<br />
worth, call Gemma or Sue todayfor aconfidential chat and free appraisal.<br />
Gemma &Sue Roberts<br />
027 440 1282 |03323 6045<br />
sue.gemma@harcourts.co.nz<br />
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd|Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />
Four SeasonsRealty
Kirstyn<br />
&Dayan<br />
Rangiora 1Bell Street<br />
New Listing<br />
Scan for more<br />
Private family living!<br />
This sunny fully fenced private home located in aquiet streetisall readyforanew family.The kitchenhas beennicely<br />
updatedwith pantry and moderncabinetry, and opensuptocathedral ceilings in thecomfortable living/diningareacomplete<br />
with ceilingfan.Anew log burner,heat pumpand new curtains keepyou cosy and warm, while gashot waterensures a<br />
luxurious experienceinthe shower.Three spacious bedrooms, one with awonderful mezzanine floor, mean plentyofroomfor<br />
everyone, while the family bathroomfeatures an extra-largecorner tubwith shower. There is garagingfor two cars with<br />
automatic doors, plusacarport for additional parkingand agarden shedtostore allyou need to maintain theeasy-care<br />
backyard. Separated fencedareasare ideal foryour furrycompanions and children, with mature treesproviding privacy and<br />
natural beauty. Located handy to SouthbrookPark, Te Matarau Primary, bus and transport links, this is agreat location to raise<br />
afamily and an idealinvestment inyour future. Call to viewtoday!<br />
3 1 1 2<br />
Deadline Sale closes Wednesday18th <strong>September</strong>, <strong>2024</strong> at<br />
2.00pm, (unless sold prior)<br />
View Sat7Sep 3.00 -3.45pm<br />
Sun8Sep3.00 -3.45pm<br />
Web pb.co.nz/RU187459<br />
Kirstyn Barnett<br />
M 021 312 230<br />
Dayan Muntz<br />
M 021 432 926<br />
E kirstyn.barnett@pb.co.nz<br />
E dayan.muntz@pb.co.nz<br />
Amberley 62 Watties Road<br />
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Asustainable life awaits!<br />
Haveyou always wanted to escape the neighboursand enjoy acountry lifestyle closetotown? Seton5ha of land, this unique<br />
fourbedroomcountry propertyhas stunning unencumbered<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> vistas and provides aperfect start to lifestyle<br />
living. With aplethora of edible produce on hand including established fruittrees, aberry orchardand more, there areoptions<br />
tokeepyour family fed, trade yourproducewithfriendsorthe potential forputting someextra dollars in your pocket. The<br />
homestead has been newly painted andfreshened up foryou, withplenty of scope foryou to addyour owntouches.<br />
Experiencethe warmthofanopen-planlayoutenjoyingboth alog burnerand the north-facingaspect, creatingaseamless<br />
flow between the living, dining, and kitchenareas,perfect forentertainingorenjoying qualitytime with family. Thehomehas<br />
been designed specifically forthe suntomaximisepassive warmthplusthere aresolar tubes forhot water, reducingyour<br />
power bills. For thoseseeking asustainable lifestyle, withall theedible options youcould possibly dream of,orsimply just<br />
wantingtohave that extra roomtobreathe, then thisshould be theone foryou.<br />
Property Brokers Ltd LicensedREAA 2008 |pb.co.nz<br />
4 1 1 3<br />
Tender closes 3.00pm, Wed11th Sep, <strong>2024</strong><br />
View Thu5Sep4.30 -5.30pm<br />
Sun8Sep11.00 -12.00pm<br />
Web pb.co.nz/RU182250<br />
Kirstyn Barnett<br />
M 021 312 230<br />
Dayan Muntz<br />
M 021 432 926<br />
E kirstyn.barnett@pb.co.nz<br />
E dayan.muntz@pb.co.nz<br />
Proud to be here
Maurice<br />
&Allie<br />
Oxford 40 Clarks Road<br />
Scan formore<br />
Carbon credits and country air!<br />
Locatedjust 5km from the ruraltown of Oxford, this 20-hectare property offers aunique blend of natural beauty, privacy, and<br />
potential for sustainable living. The land features adiverse landscape, rangingfrom flat areas to rolling hills,providing versatile<br />
options for development and use. Astandout feature of this property is its 10-hectare forestry block, registered in theETS, to<br />
benefit from the increasinglyvaluablecarbon credit market. The remaininglandisidealfor those seeking apeaceful lifestyle,<br />
with ample space for gardening, small-scalefarming, or simply enjoying the tranquilityofrural living. The propertyboasts<br />
breathtaking views of Mount Oxford. Well-maintained fencing ensures security anddefines the boundaries, making it perfect<br />
for livestock or simplypreserving your privacy. Practical amenities include alock up three-bay implement shed, onebay of<br />
which is linedand there is an attachedlean-to and container, providing excellent storage for machinery, vehicles, orpotential<br />
conversion into aworkshop space. This structure offers asolidfoundation for those looking to establish alifestyle property or<br />
small farm.<br />
Tender closes3.00pm, Wed18th Sep, <strong>2024</strong><br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/RL191146<br />
Maurice Newell<br />
M 027 240 1718<br />
Allie Miller<br />
M 027 398 3752<br />
E mauricen@pb.co.nz<br />
E allie.miller@pb.co.nz<br />
Oxford 440 Bush Road<br />
Scan formore<br />
75 ha of possibilities!<br />
Just 5kmfrom Oxford town, this75ha property offers stunning views of the Oxford mountains. Astream runs through the<br />
land, which includes asmall patch of native bush. The block features portable cattle yards with acrush, partial deer fencing,<br />
and good boundary fences throughout. Awell-designed laneway system ensures easy stock movement across the property.<br />
This "summer-safe"land benefits from the high rainfall area, makingitexcellent for running cattle. Its generous size also<br />
presents opportunities for tree planting and carbon farming considerations. The property combines practical farming<br />
infrastructure with lifestyle appeal, ideal for thoseseeking offgrid rural living witheasy access to town amenities. There are no<br />
covenants, but aconsent notice requires aCouncil approved stream crossing for aconsented dwelling.With its mix of natural<br />
beauty and functionalfeatures,this block stands out in the Oxford area. Whether you're afarmer looking to expand or a<br />
lifestylebuyer seeking space and views, this property deserves your attention. Contact us to arrangeaviewing.<br />
Property Brokers Ltd LicensedREAA 2008 |pb.co.nz<br />
Tender closes3.00pm, Wed 18th Sep, <strong>2024</strong><br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/RL191147<br />
Maurice Newell<br />
M 027 240 1718<br />
Allie Miller<br />
M 027 398 3752<br />
E mauricen@pb.co.nz<br />
E allie.miller@pb.co.nz<br />
Proud to be here
What’s happening in your<br />
community...<br />
Multicultural Cooking Class Series<br />
Looking for ideas to tantalise your taste buds?<br />
Want to learn tocook different and interesting<br />
dishes from other cultures? Waimakariri’s<br />
Multicultural Cooking Class series runs until<br />
25 <strong>September</strong>.<br />
The series ishosted byGlobal Locals of<br />
Waimakariri (GLOW). Classes are run byresidents<br />
who either want toshare their favourite homestyle<br />
dishes from their countries oforigin, or by<br />
New Zealand born locals who enjoy embracing<br />
other cultures.<br />
• 11<strong>September</strong> |French Cuisine<br />
• 18<strong>September</strong> |Persian Cuisine<br />
• 25<strong>September</strong> |Israeli Cuisine<br />
Classes are held from 5.30–7.30pm inthe<br />
Kaiapoi High School hospitality kitchen. Tickets<br />
are $25 and can be purchased via Humanitix.<br />
Planting Day atHuria Mahinga Kai and<br />
Heritage Reserve<br />
Come down and help usplant some lovely native<br />
plants including harakeke, hoheria and kanuka.<br />
We will have acoffee cart onsite, and you can<br />
grab afree sausage from the barbecue.<br />
Saturday 28 <strong>September</strong> |10am–12.30pm<br />
Celebrate<br />
Te Wiki o<br />
Te ReoMāori<br />
Join us for Kapa Haka<br />
performances by local school<br />
groups in each of our libraries.<br />
16–26<strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Performances will take<br />
place during our preschool<br />
programmes.<br />
See the full schedule at<br />
waimakaririlibraries.com<br />
waimakaririlibraries.com<br />
IS YOUR<br />
ORGANISATION<br />
ON TRACK?<br />
Marketing 101Workshop<br />
—<br />
Friday 20 <strong>September</strong> 9.30am–3pm<br />
Ruataniwha KaiapoiCivic Centre<br />
$20per society (two participants)<br />
Registration essential<br />
Formoredetailsvisit bit.ly/HumanitixCommunityTeam<br />
or contact Aimee Claassens 03 3118963<br />
aimee.claassens@wmk.govt.nz<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz<br />
NCF Park, Courtenay Drive, Kaiapoi –parking off<br />
Bowler Street.<br />
Welcoming the Whitebait Season<br />
With the start of spring comes the start of<br />
whitebait season.<br />
We love to see everyone getting out and enjoying<br />
our beaches as the mercury rises, and here<br />
are some friendly reminders for asuccessful<br />
whitebait season:<br />
• Make sure you're uptodate onwhitebait<br />
fishing regulations on the Department of<br />
Conservation website.<br />
• A permit is required for vehicle access to the<br />
Ashley River mouth during the whitebaiting<br />
season -permits can bepurchased from the<br />
Teabags can<br />
no longer go in<br />
the greenbin.<br />
Teabagsalong<br />
with paper towels /<br />
serviettes and shredded<br />
paper must go in your<br />
rubbish binorbag.<br />
Rubbish<br />
Roadside Spraying<br />
Chemical Control of<br />
Vegetation All Areas<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
Residents are advised that our vegetation<br />
control contractor (CORDE Ltd) will start<br />
roadside spraying inall areas in<strong>September</strong><br />
<strong>2024</strong>. The chemical used is aglyphosate<br />
base (Lion Herbicide and LI-1000). This will<br />
continue intermittently when required and<br />
weather permitting, through toApril 2025.<br />
Rangiora and Kaiapoi Service Centres.<br />
• Camping on the beach is not permitted. Check<br />
out freedom camping spots on our website.<br />
• Itisnesting season for our native birdlife so<br />
If any resident has alegitimate concern<br />
with this work, they should contact the<br />
Waimakariri District Council Customer<br />
Services Team 0800 965 468.<br />
please be mindful, particularly when driving on<br />
the beach.<br />
Carl Grabowski<br />
Roading Operations Team Leader<br />
For more information, visit<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz/beaches
Public Notices<br />
Give us your<br />
feedback<br />
TheWaimakariri<br />
Health Advisory Group<br />
is seekingan<br />
Independent Chairperson.<br />
More info:<br />
Visitwaimakariri.govt.nz/whag<br />
or contact<br />
tessa.sturley@wmk.govt.nz<br />
HELP PEOPLE IN<br />
YOUR COMMUNITY<br />
BECOME SAFE DRIVERS<br />
Mentorsneed to:<br />
Vacancy:<br />
Independent<br />
Chairperson<br />
Areyou affiliatedwith<br />
thelocal health sector<br />
andpassionateabout<br />
addressing theneedsof<br />
your community?Thisisa<br />
voluntary3-year position.<br />
•Have afull licence for more than two years<br />
•Commit totwo one-hour driving sessions aweek<br />
•Help learner drivers learn the skills needed to<br />
pass the Restricted Driver’s Licence test.<br />
Access to cars,fuel, training<br />
andsupport will allbeprovided.<br />
waimakariri.govt.nz<br />
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR?<br />
Contact: CarolynBoswell<br />
Community Development Facilitator | carolyn.boswell@wmk.govt.nz<br />
<strong>North</strong><strong>Canterbury</strong>PrimarySchools<br />
EnrolmentApplicationsfor 2025<br />
Pre-enrolment andBalloting Procedures forstudentslivingoutside of aschoolzone<br />
The School Boards of Loburn te Kura Aromauka,<strong>North</strong> Loburn Tihiraki,Tūtira Ashgrove,TeKoromiko<br />
Swannanoa, Ohoka,Southbrook, Ashley Rakahuri,Cust, Rangiora Borough, Te Waitai Sefton,TeMatauru<br />
Primary, View Hill andWai-a-RakiWestEyreton schools, invite applications from parentswho wish to enrol<br />
their children for2025. Enrolment at theseschools is governed by an enrolment scheme,the details of which<br />
areavailable from therespectiveschooloffices.<br />
Applications forOut of Zone places arenow beinginvited.<br />
Loburn School te Kura Aromauka Up to 10 places from NE to Yr 8<br />
<strong>North</strong>LoburnTihiraki 14 places from NE to Yr 6<br />
Tūtira Ashgrove School<br />
2places at NewEntrant<br />
Te Koromiko SwannanoaSchool Uptospaces 5atNE<br />
Ohoka School<br />
0places available<br />
Southbrook School<br />
10 places at NE andYr1<br />
Ashley Rakahuri School Up to 10 places from NE to Year 8<br />
Rangiora BoroughSchool 10places from NE to Yr 4<br />
Te Waitai SeftonSchool<br />
2places at NewEntrant (Prioritytwo only)<br />
Wai-a-RakiWestEyreton School 6places at NE to Yr 3<br />
Te MatauruPrimary<br />
0places available<br />
View Hill School<br />
4places available<br />
The deadlineforreceipt of applications forout of zone placesis3pmFriday20<strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong>. Please apply<br />
in writingtothe appropriateschooland or view informationonthe school website forapplicationdetails.<br />
If aballot forout of zone places is required,itwill be held on Wednesday25<strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong>. Parentswill<br />
be informedofthe outcomeofthe ballot within threeschooldaysofthe ballot beingheld. If youliveinthe<br />
school zone of oneofthese schoolsand have notyet signalled your intentiontoenrol your childnext year,<br />
please contactthe school immediatelytoassistthemtoplanappropriately.<br />
Cust School will hold aballot precedingeachtermfor enrolmentthe followingtermand will follow the<br />
followingtimeline. Theyhaveupto15places available.<br />
Applications from outofzonestudentswill be processed in the followingorder of priority:<br />
Firstpriority will be giventostudentswho have been accepted for enrolmentinanapprovedspecial programme.<br />
Secondpriority will be giventoapplicantswho aresiblingsofcurrent students.<br />
Third priority will be giventoapplicantswho aresiblingsofformerstudents.<br />
Fourth priority will be giventoapplicantswho arechildrenofformerstudents<br />
Fifth priority will be giventoapplicantswho arechildrenofboard employees.<br />
Sixthpriority will be giventoall otherapplicants.<br />
RANGIORA Lions Club -<br />
Garden Magic $6 Spring<br />
special!. Pig manure and<br />
aged sawdust or horse<br />
manure from grain fed<br />
horses, in 40l bags. Free<br />
delivery Rangiora, only $6<br />
abag -while stocks last!.<br />
Phone 021 118 0071 or<br />
email rlcbuy24@gmail.com<br />
Raffle Results<br />
RANGIORA Lioness<br />
raffle results, 1st 278 L<br />
Lavery, 2nd 122 Tom, 3rd<br />
389 K Gibson. Many<br />
thanks for your support.<br />
Livestock<br />
MERINO Wether lambs<br />
wanted 5 or 6 required.<br />
Cash buyer. Please phone<br />
027 485 8595.<br />
2684112<br />
Wanted To Buy<br />
CARAVAN wanted with<br />
shower and toilet. Needing<br />
repairs ok or any condition.<br />
Also wanting ahorse float<br />
and trailer. Phone Steve<br />
027 622 0011<br />
TOOLS, Garden, Garage,<br />
Saw Benches, Lathes, cash<br />
buyer. —Phone 355-2045.<br />
NOTICE OF DRAIN SPRAYING<br />
The Waimakakariri District Councilwill be<br />
carryingout weed sprayingofdrainsand<br />
waterraces commencing 16 <strong>September</strong><br />
<strong>2024</strong> –30April2025inclusive.<br />
Drains or areas of drains will be sprayed<br />
accordingtoneed andnot all public drains<br />
will necessarily be sprayed.<br />
Council will minimise sprayingaquatic<br />
vegetation such as watercress andmonkey<br />
musk,preferringtouse mechanical<br />
methods to manage excess weed growth.<br />
Sprayingofdry drain invertsand adjacent<br />
woody weed pest specieswill continue.<br />
The active chemicals that maybeusedin<br />
this programme are:<br />
•Glyphosatefor vegetation<br />
•Triclopyr forgorse and broom<br />
The majorityofdrains to be sprayed willbe<br />
dryand wherewatercressistobesprayed,<br />
appropriatewarning signs will be erected.<br />
All sprayingwill be completed by<br />
30 April 2025.<br />
InquiriestoDeclan McCormack, Land<br />
DrainageEngineer,phone:0800965 468<br />
KalleySimpson<br />
3WatersManager<br />
NEW & secondhand all<br />
golf equipment, selling at<br />
bargain prices. Phone Peter<br />
027 317 6880.<br />
For Sale<br />
2707047<br />
HAY large squares, shed<br />
stored,can load, 20 available<br />
at $45 each, Loburn.<br />
Phone 027 6466 773.<br />
Temporary<br />
closure to ordinary<br />
vehiculartraffic<br />
TheCouncil has<br />
approved an application<br />
from RatecMotorsport<br />
Inc. forthe temporary<br />
closureof:<br />
• Barron Avenue,<br />
Ashley Forest<br />
• Saturday and<br />
Sunday 21 &22Sept<br />
<strong>2024</strong><br />
• From 9amto6pm,<br />
each day.<br />
This closureismade<br />
underparagraph 11(e)<br />
of theTenth Schedule of<br />
theLocal Government<br />
Act1974. This applies<br />
to all vehicular traffic<br />
with theexception of<br />
emergencyservices<br />
vehicles.<br />
It will be an offence<br />
underthe above<br />
regulations forany<br />
person,other than those<br />
underauthority of an<br />
authorised permit,to<br />
usethe road forordinary<br />
vehicular traffic during<br />
theperiodofclosure.<br />
Proposed<br />
TemporaryRoad<br />
Closure<br />
TheHurunui District<br />
Councilhas received<br />
an applicationfrom<br />
theWaiparaFireworks<br />
Committeetorun<br />
theAnnual Fireworks<br />
Display event.<br />
Forsafety, this event<br />
requires thetemporary<br />
closureof:<br />
•All of ChurchRoad<br />
between SH1and<br />
Glenmark Drive,<br />
•Fromthe corner of<br />
Glenmark Driveand<br />
ChurchRoadtothe<br />
KingsRoad, Waipara.<br />
•Friday8November<br />
<strong>2024</strong>.<br />
•From5pm to 11pm<br />
Anyobjectionstothe<br />
proposed closurewill<br />
need to be lodged to<br />
Councilby:<br />
12 noon,Thursday19<br />
<strong>September</strong><strong>2024</strong>.<br />
email:<br />
info@hurunui.govt.nz<br />
post: Hurunui District<br />
Council<br />
PO Box13<br />
Amberley<br />
This closureisproposed<br />
underparagraph 11(e)<br />
of theTenth Schedule of<br />
theLocal Government<br />
Act1974. Theproposed<br />
closurewill applytoall<br />
vehiculartrafficwiththe<br />
exceptionofemergency<br />
services vehicles.<br />
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<strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
Enrolment Scheme 2025<br />
Amberley School -BroomfieldSchool-Leithfield School-<br />
Omihi School -Waipara School<br />
The Boards of Trustees from Amberley, Leithfield, Broomfield and Omihi Schools<br />
would like to notify parentswho wish to enroltheir childrenatthe aboveschools<br />
for 2025. Enrolment at these schools is governed by an enrolment scheme, the<br />
details of which are available from therespectiveschool offices.Applications for<br />
out of zone places are now being invited.<br />
The Board of Trustees at Torotoroa-Amberley School hasdeterminedthatthere are<br />
up to 5places at the school for outofzonestudents in 2025.<br />
The Board of Trustees at Broomfield School has determined that there are upto6<br />
places at the school for out of zone students in 2025.<br />
The Board of Trustees at Leithfield School -TeKura oKōwai has determined that<br />
there are up to 8placesatthe schoolfor out ofzonestudents in 2025.<br />
TheBoard of Trustees at OmihiSchool hasdeterminedthat thereare up to 8places<br />
atthe school for out of zone students in 2025.<br />
WaiparaSchool -Norestrictionsonenrolment /openzone.<br />
Parents of students wholivewithinthe home zone should alsoapplybythisdate<br />
toassist theschoolstoplan appropriatelyfor theremainderofthe year.Students<br />
who live in the homezone are entitled to enrol atthe school.<br />
The deadline for receipt of applicationsfor out ofzoneplacesis3pm Wednesday<br />
25th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong>.Ifaballotfor outofzoneplacesisrequired, it will be held<br />
on Friday 27th <strong>September</strong> <strong>2024</strong>. Parents will be informed of the outcome within<br />
three school days.<br />
Applications from out ofzone students will be processed inthe following order<br />
ofpriority:<br />
First priority will be given tostudents who have been accepted for enrolment in<br />
anapproved special programme.(This priority category is notapplicable at listed<br />
schools.)<br />
Second priority will be given to applicants who aresiblings of currentstudents.<br />
Third priority willbegiven to applicants who aresiblings of former students.<br />
Fourth priority will be given to applicants who arechildrenofformer students.<br />
Fifthpriority will be given to applicants who arechildrenofboardemployees.<br />
Sixth priority will be given to all other applicants.<br />
For further information, including application forms, please contact the relevant<br />
schooloffice.<br />
Board of Trustees<br />
Amberley School, Broomfield School,Leithfield School,Omihi School andWaipara<br />
School.<br />
27<strong>05</strong>892<br />
Public Notices<br />
CALL FORNOMINATIONS FORONE COMMUNITYTRUSTEE<br />
FORTHE KATEVALLEYLANDFILLCOMMUNITYTRUST<br />
The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is seeking nominations for one<br />
community trustee from the WaiparaCommunityArea.<br />
The principal task ofthis charitable Trust is to distribute funds provided by<br />
Transwaste <strong>Canterbury</strong> for purposes that are beneficial to people whose<br />
principal place ofresidence is within the contributing area tothe Waipara<br />
School (the Community Area). This includes funding community activities or<br />
facilitiesinany location that arecapableofconferringsuchbenefit.<br />
In theeventofmorethanone nomination beingreceived,apublic meetingwill<br />
be held in the Waipara Memorial Hall onMonday 11November <strong>2024</strong>. Voting<br />
will beopen from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Avote will take place to elect one trustee<br />
who will be appointed for aterm ofthree years. Itwill be arequirement of<br />
those wishing tovote to be present onthe night of this election meeting and<br />
to sign aregisterstatingtheirnameand addressinorder that eligibility to vote<br />
can beassessed. No proxy/absentee votes will be accepted. The existing<br />
trustee whose term isexpiring isnot precluded from offering themselves for<br />
re-election.<br />
The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust is made up of three Community<br />
trustees,one Amberley trustee andtwo Settlor’s trustees.<br />
WhoCan Be Nominated?<br />
Anypersonover the age of 18 whoseprincipalplace of residence is within the<br />
Waipara CommunityArea identified on theplan in theTrust Deed.<br />
WhoCan Make aNomination?<br />
Any person over the age of18whose principal place of residence is within<br />
theCommunity Areaand whosenameand addressappearsonthe applicable<br />
current electoral roll.<br />
HowCan aNomination Be Made?<br />
Written notice in theformofaletter of nomination is required. This must:<br />
•Contain the full name and residential address ofthe person making the<br />
nomination,and that person’s date of birth andsignature.<br />
•Contain a signed statement of willingness to serve as a trustee from<br />
the person nominated, together with his/her full name, date ofbirth and<br />
residential address.<br />
•Be complete in all respects and be received by The Secretary,<br />
SecretaryKVLCT@gmail.comonorbefore closing date of Friday,18October<br />
<strong>2024</strong>.<br />
More Information<br />
Enquiries canbedirectedtoSecretaryKVLCT@gmail.com<br />
Official complaints must be made to the Secretarynolaterthan48hours after<br />
the election results announced.<br />
Acopy of theKate Valley LandfillCommunity Trust Deed can be requestedby<br />
phoning0800TRANSWASTE (872 679).<br />
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The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>September</strong> 5, <strong>2024</strong><br />
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