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Help at hand to increase eel population
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Aslippery little customer has
been the focus of fishermen at
the Ashley Rakahuri River
estuary in recent weeks.
Glass eels, the first life stage of
freshwater eels,have captivated
several experienced fishermen
tasked with corralling these
transparent thread­like animals,
all in the aid of science.
The fishermen from the
Ashley Fisherman’s Association
were called on by Jack Wooton, a
visiting PhD student from the
United Kingdom.
Jack, who is being hosted by
NIWA Christchurch, is carrying
out research in New Zealand
focused on freshwater eels,inan
endeavour to improve protective
measures at extraction points on
rivers so the glass eels are not
sucked up and killed before
moving up river to become elver,
and eventually adult eels.
‘‘I carried out part of my work
on the European eel and have
been lucky enough to come to
New Zealand and also study
your species.
‘‘I am focusing on the glass eel
life stage of freshwater eels,
which is the first life stage we
see coming into freshwater.
‘‘This is the smalleststage that
could meet abstraction
infrastructure, so understanding
how they interact with these
areas is key for their protection,’’
Jack says.
To better understand these
‘‘amazing creatures’’, Jack
needed to source some eel for
the studies —afew hundred
were needed.
‘‘As these animals are
nocturnal and like big tides and
the right moon phase. This can
be tricky,’’ he says.
Enter the Ashley Fisherman's
Association.
With local knowledge of the
area, asmall group of the
fishermen helped source the
From this to that... Tiny glass eels (left), after being extracted from the Ashley Rakahuri River estuary, which eventually become adults (right),
as they migrate upstream.
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eels needed.
They used specially adapted
nets, (under licence), and fished
at dark on anew moon tide, to
source the eel.
‘‘After two fishing trips we had
all the eels Ineeded.
‘‘This would not have been
possible without the help and
knowledge of the fishermen.
‘‘The local knowledge
provided by this group has
enabled this scientific study to
go ahead.’’
The fishermen say the hard
part about catching the glass eels
was they only came in on the
incoming tide during the night or
early morning when it was
‘‘really dark’’.
The Department of
Conservation gave the project its
blessing, granting special rights
to fish in the night to catch the
‘‘baby eels’’, the fishermen say.
‘‘As the tide started to come in,
we started to slowly catch some
of the eels.’’
The fishermen, some in their
70s, were keen to go again, so
with DoC’s permission asecond
night’s fishing was held.
‘‘So we had our second night
back at the river. The low tide
was at about midnight. It was
very dark, drizzly, and cold, but
we had agood night and Jack
headed back to base in
Christchurch at about 3.30am
with the catch,’’ the fishermen,
who now consider themselves
‘expert glass eel catchers’, say.
Jack has set up asimulated
river flow machine at NIWA, in
Christchurch, designed to see
what sized screen can stop the
glass eels in an endeavour for
industry and nature to work
side­by­side.
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Students contribute to project
BySHELLEY TOPP
Awar memorial at the Loburn Domain
is now open to the public.
The project, which has been awork
in progress for several years, has been
led by theLoburn Domain Advisory
Group, Waimakariri District Council
community and recreation project
manager Isibeal Clark says.
An official opening of the war
memorial will not be held until
February 27, next year, so all members
who have contributed to the project
can attend.
‘‘Loburn School has recently
contributed to the project by
completing the planting around the
memorial as part of their community
service,’’ Isibeal says.
‘‘This is agreat way for the children
to contribute to their local community
and we hope in years to come they will
be able to visit this with their families.
‘‘It has been areally special project
to be involved in and has such
significance for the Loburn area.’’
The memorial will be used for
annual Anzac and similar types of
commemoration services for the
community, but it is hoped it will also
provide areflective space for
individuals and groups to visit at any
Eel’slifecycle begins in the sea
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Hesays this will givethe tiny thread­like
glass eels abetter chance of survival,
allowing them to grow into adolescent
elvers,and eventually adult eels further
upstream, where theycan livefor years.
To date he has determined they can get
through to 1.2mm, where the mesh runs
vertical to allow weed and other material
in the river to wash down and off the
screen.
He is working mainly with short­finned
eels in the Ashley, but in the WaiauRiver
in Southland, 95 percent of eels are longfinned,
which are endemic to New
Zealand and classified as endangered.
Freshwater eels have an unusual life
cyclewhich sees them travelling
between the ocean, estuaries and
freshwater.
They only breed once at the end of
their lifecycle, migrating thousands of
kilometres into the Pacific Ocean, near
Tonga, to release eggs and sperm in a
process called spawning, before dieing.
The fertilised eggs then develop into
larvae called leptocephalii, which travel
back to New Zealand via ocean currents.
Eelsthen enter river estuaries as small
juveniles,known as glass eels, and can
spend ayear or more in the estuaries
before migrating upstream, becoming
darker and commonly know as elvers.
The adulttuna live for arelatively long
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organisations, including, the Loburn
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women who served New Zealand in its
time of need.
‘‘There is acost for democracy and
we should not take it for granted.’’
The wars New Zealanders have
fought in will be added to the
memorial’s portal legs within acouple
of weeks to complete it.
Information about peace­keeping
missions by New Zealandershas also
been included on thememorial.
At the time of the memorial’s
construction, New Zealand had
contributed troops and personnel to
United Nations (UN) peacekeeping
operations in more than 40 missions
Adolescene .. Tiny glass eels become darker and move upstream after months in river
estuariesand become elvers, before growing into adult eels.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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streams, eating and preparing
themselves for when theyare ready to
begin their migration back out to sea.
When the migrants or tuna heke are
ready to begin their long migration, some
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Their heads become bullet shaped,
their eyes enlarge, and their fins get
larger and darker to help them on their
journey in thedepths of theocean.
Longfin eels are endemic to New
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the naturally introduced Australian
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pattern, are good climbers as juveniles
and are found in streams and lakes, a
long way inland.
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ECanchair is committed to waterways
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By SHELLEY TOPP
Environment Canterbury'schairperson
Craig Pauling is committed to abetter
understanding of the issues effecting
the health of Waimakariri’s waterways.
The newly elected chairperson's
commitment comes after he was given a
list of 15 questions formulated by the
Kaiapoi River Protection Society
outlining concerns about the
‘‘disgraceful state’’ of Waimakariri’s
waterways, in particular the Kaiapoi
and Cam/Ruataniwha rivers.
‘‘Firstly, Iwant to acknowledge how
important the Waimakariri, Kaiapoi and
Ruataniwha/Cam rivers are to the local
community and to NgāiTūāhuriri,’’Cr
Pauling says.
‘‘Environment Canterbury has been
monitoring these awa/rivers for more
than 30 years.
‘‘Since 2016, we have also invested in
research sites and equipment on the
Kaiapoi River to better understand its
health.
‘‘Our research acknowledges
significant river health issues and
shows that broader environmental
Craig Pauling
issues, such as drought conditions,
saline intrusion and frost may
contribute to the impacts.’’
Low rainfall over the Southern Alps
during the year had also contributed to
sustained low flows in the Waimakariri
River, he says.
‘‘This has allowed saltwater from the
coast to get further inland on high tides.
When this happens, the lower tidal
reaches of lowland rivers, such as the
Kaiapoi and Ruataniwha, start to
behave and look more like an estuary
environment.
‘‘Things like aquatic weeds dying off,
riverbeds and banks becoming more
muddy, and the loss of freshwater flora
and fauna are evidence of this.
‘‘Healthy waterways are vital for
thriving ecosystems, communities, and
economies, and Iampersonally keen to
understand more about the factors
effecting these rivers.
‘‘There is of course still work to be
done to better understand these issues
and what can be done about them.
‘‘Environment Canterbury is
committed to continuing to work with
Waimakariri District Council, Ngāi
Tūāhuriri and the community to do
this.’’
The Kaiapoi River Protection
Society’s chairman, Peter Casserly, of
Kaiapoi, says Cr Pauling’s comments are
pleasing.
‘‘We are on the right path, but this is
just the beginning. There is still alot of
work to be done.
‘‘We will continue nipping at heels
trying to make adifference for our
Thermal Pools GM moving on
The Executive General Manager of
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is
moving on after 25 years in the role.
Graeme Abbot, who expects to finish his
role in early 2025, joined the awardwinning
South Island attraction in 2000.
Since then, annual visitor numbershave
increased by 80 percent, turnover has
risen from $3 million to $14million, staff
numbers have tripled and the complex has
grown from 12 pools to 23.
Graeme, who was named Tourism
Industry Champion in 2016, says he has
loved the role.
‘‘Its been aheck of aride sometimes
literally.
‘‘There have been so many highlights —
opening new developments including The
Spa, our aquatic thrill rides and new pools,
smashing visitor number records and
being part of the closeknit community of
Hanmer Springs.
‘‘I’ve seen our team work together to get
through anumber of challenges, including
Covid and the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.
‘‘They’re an amazing bunch of people
and Iknow whoever gets thisrole can rely
on their support and dedication to the
complex and community.’’
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
Management Committee chairperson
Grant Lilly says Graeme has made ahuge
contribution to the business and its region.
‘‘The complex is amajor driver of
tourism in Hanmer Springs and Hurunui.
It has gone from strength to strength under
Graeme's leadership.
‘‘Finding someone with his passion and
Graeme Abbot
commitment won’t be easy, but we’ll work
hard to do so.’’
The complex is owned by the Hurunui
District Council.
Chief executive Hamish Dobbie says the
council is sad to see Graeme go.
‘‘Graeme has played ahuge role in our
community.
‘‘His humble leadership has delivered
exceptional growth to the pools, which are
an important economic generator for
Hanmer Springs and the Hurunui.’’
The complex’s annual dividend of $1.5
million also provides adirect offset to
rates across the whole district.
When asked what he has enjoyed most
about the job, Graeme answers simply:
The people.
‘‘We have ahighly skilled and dedicated
team. Its been an honour to work with
them, growing the complex and the
contribution it makes to the village and
region.
‘‘We now welcome more than half a
million visitors to this place each year.’’
While visitor numbers and revenue have
grown under Graeme’s leadership, the
amount of water the pools use has done
the opposite.
‘‘The complex is 10% bigger than it was
in 2012, but we use 25% less water. That’s
an annual saving of 132 million litres or 52
Olympic swimming pools.
‘‘We’ve progressed some great
sustainability projects —capturing the
methane that comes out with our thermal
water, and using it to power the complex,’’
says Graeme.
Graeme says another highlight has been
working alongside iwi.
‘‘I've always connected with members of
our local hapū Ngāti Kurī.They bring
important perspective to our work and
were now working on developing the
Queen Mary Hospital site together. It has
been an honour to learn from and with
them.’’
Abbot says the role is arare and special
position.
‘‘Where else can you lead one of New
Zealand’s largest tourism attractions in a
picturesque alpine village with just over
1000 residents?
‘‘You’re surrounded by mountains and
forests, get to lead ahighly professional
team and grow abusiness that makes a
major contribution to its community. The
job will be sought after and rightly so.’’
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ASupreme champion sausage recipe
ByJOHN COSGROVE
Cattermoles Butchery owner Fred
Hicklin admits he was shocked when
his latest sausage creation scooped the
top award in its category at the 2024
Dunningham’s Great New Zealand
Sausage competition.
Fred’s Jalapeno, Smoked Cheeseand
Ham Sausage won the gold medal for
the champion in the gourmet varietal (a
mixture of Beef and Pork) class at the
awards, held in Auckland.
‘‘We had entered five sausages and as
they read off the names of thirdplace
winner, then second, and then first in
class, Ithought we had missed out.
‘‘Then they called out Cattermoles for
the Supreme Champion and Imissed
hearing it as Ihad turned to talk to my
sister.
‘‘I was abit shocked but pleased as
it’s all good for our great team hereat
Cattermoles,’’ he said.
This was only the second year Fred
and the small team at the Kaiapoi
Butchery had entered the national
sausage competition.
Last year they won asilver medal.
‘‘We wanted to make our Jalapeno,
Smoked Cheese sausage stand out and
be above all the others who had entered
the same flavours, so we added in some
New Zealand Smoked ham and that
made all the difference.’’
The Kaiapoi­based butchery also
earned abronze in the Flavours of the
World categorywith amushroom and
seaweed Korean Pork creation which
Fred says has alovely savourycream
flavour.
Other North Canterburysausage
makers earning awards at the
competition wereHarris Farms Ltd,
which picked up asilver medal for its
Steak 'n Cheese Burger patty.
Hellers won asilver medal for it
Smokey Saveloys plusabronze medal
for its Homegrown Lamb.
New World Rangiora earned aSilver
for its Jalapeno &Tasty Cheese
Sausage.
More than 800 bangers, snags,
snarlers,meatballs and patties from
108 businesses competed across 16
categories, 13 for sausages and three
mince sections.
Judging was atwo­stage process. The
firsttook eight days with a34­strong
panel assessing composition, taste,
Supreme effort ... Cattermoles Butchery staff Luke Vos (left), Fred Hicklin (owner), Keri
Kelly and Rhys Bennett, celebrating their recent success in the 2024 Dunningham’s Great
New Zealand Sausage Competition.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
texture and appearance.
Top­scoring category entries then
moved on tothe final round, where they
competed for the Supreme Award, won
by Westmere Butchery of Auckland for
its pork and leek sausage.
Confusion overschoollunch programme
ByDAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
The latest announcementonthe future
of the Healthy School Lunches
Programmehas left North Canterbury
schools feeling confused.
Associate Education Minister David
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He said the new $3 lunches will now
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groups.
The present budget is $8.68per
student.
‘‘The programme will deliver
nutritious hot and cold meals, such as
butter chicken curry, chicken katsu,
lasagna, chicken pasta salad and
wraps,’’ Mr Seymour said.
‘‘All students in year 0to8will receive
the same sized meals (240 grams) and
older students will receive larger
lunches (at least 300g), which will
include additionalitems such as fruit,
yoghurt or muesli bars.’’
But Te Kura oTuahiwi principal Dot
Singh fears the revised programme
could leave its existing provider, Lazy
Lunches, out in the cold.
‘‘I am still abit confused,’’ she said.
‘‘We were told our year 0to6student
lunches would stay the same, and they
said if you’ve got culturalneeds and
allergy needs you could continue what
you are doing.
‘‘But now they are saying we need to
go through their providers and I’m
unsure how healthy those lunches are
going to be.’’
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Healthy lunch ... Kaiapoi Borough School
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Lazy Lunches was established in 2021
to provide lunches to Te Kura o
Tuahiwi, when the kura joined the
scheme.
It has since extended the service to
provide lunches to Kaiapoi Borough
School and Karanga Mai Young Parents’
College, based at Kaiapoi High School.
Kaiapoi Borough School principal
Hayden van Lent said he is grateful the
lunches will continue to be provided for
tamariki.
‘‘We appreciate the importance of
ensuring our tamariki are well fed so
they have the needed energy to learn at
school and keep active throughout the
day.
‘‘It is difficult to know what the new
model will look like until it is in practice
from next year.
‘‘In the interim we are going to
explore both the internal and external
options to see what will be best for our
tamariki.’’
Te Kura oHāpuku, near Kaikōura, is
also part of the scheme, preparing
lunches onsite for its 16 tamariki.
Principal Ripeka Tamepo said the
kura will need to come up with creative
ways ‘‘to ensure we can continue to feed
our tamariki with nutritious meals’’.
‘‘Our tamariki need this as many
whānau are struggling financially and
this programme eradicated kai as a
barrier to education as well as
promoting whanautanga (connections),
manaakitanga (care for others) and
healthy food education.’’
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Rate hike proposal
for medical centre
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui’s Deputy Mayor
hopes asolution can be
found to avoid ahuge rent
hike for the Cheviot
Medical Centre.
The Hurunui District
Council is proposing to
raise the yearly rent it
charges for the use of the
medical centre building
from $14,484.74to
$24,264.50(excluding GST).
The building has been
leased to the Cheviot
Community Health Centre
(2013) Ltd since 2017.
Deputy Mayor Vince Daly
said he is seeking answers
from council staff why a
rent increase of 67 percent
is necessary for the
community owned health
centre, which serves a
small rural population.
‘‘It has certainly got them
talking at the medical
centre. The last time the
rent was raised it was 22%.
‘‘Some of the things you
can see like rates and
insurance you can’t help,
but we need to see more
information on why some of
the other costs are
increasing.’’
Councillor Daly said he is
meeting with the health
centre and council staff to
seek asolution.
Under the lease
agreement, the rent is
based on covering the
council’s costs, rather than
charging the full market
rental rate.
In abudget prepared for
the Cheviot Community
Committee to consider,
council staff cite cost
increases in staff wages,
contractors’ fees, rates,
insurance and the
maintenance of anew
Cheviot helipad.
The building was
originally the Cheviot
Hospital, which was sold in
1978 by the North
Canterbury Hospital Board
to the then Cheviot County
Council.
The original Cheviot
Hospital opened in 1927.
The Cheviot Community
Committee will consider
the proposal at its next
meeting on November 21.
LDR is local body
journalism co­funded by
RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Never too late to make asplash
After conquering two bouts of
cancer, Amberley resident Gilbert
Croft decided it was time he
confronted his fear of swimming.
At the age of 79, he enrolled in
adult swim lessons at the
MainPower Amberley Pool.
‘‘I hadn't realised how deeply I'd
carried that fear for 69 years,’’ Mr
Croft says.
He still remembers the moment
the fear began.
Croft was 10­years­old when he
was jostled into the deep end of a
swimming pool by arowdy fellow
student.
He retains avivid memory of the
weight of his leather shoes and
woollen school uniform dragging
him down.
‘‘That fear never really leaves
you. Learning to swim gives you
the ability to control that fear.’’
Controlling the fear, he says, was
made possible thanks to the
dedicated Hurunui District
Council team at the pool, who
recognised his trepidation and
understood the potential risks.
Council’s Amberley pool
supervisor Anne Frankland says it
is challenging for many adults to
admit they can’t swim.
‘‘For many adults, the idea of
learning to swim can seem
daunting, if not impossible.’’
Like Mr Croft, bad childhood
experiences could have created a
fear of water. Others might never
have had an opportunity to learn to
swim, especially if they didn’t grow
up in New Zealand.
This season, Mr Croft, now 80,
has signed on for an Open Season
Pass to the pool.
‘‘I don’t want people who can’t
swim to think they can just jump in
the water,’’ Croft says. ‘‘That fear is
Taking adip ... Gilbert Croft, aged 80, enjoys aswim at the MainPower
Amberley Pool.
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nature’s way to keep you safe.’’
Ms Frankland says it is
important to provide asafe
environment where learners feel
comfortable to learn vital water
skills for the first time at any age.
‘‘It is actually never too late to
learn to swim. It is about building
confidence and supporting the
person until they feel competent.’’
There are many reasons why
adults take that first step to learn to
swim, she says.
‘‘Physiotherapists often
recommend swimming and other
exercise in water as excellent for
fitness, as well as rehabilitation for
injuries, and we have several adult
swimmers coming to us because of
this.
‘‘Some of our adult learners tell
us that having children is their
motivation. They want to be
confident in the water with their
children and able to help them if
they get into difficulty.’’
Mr Croft says having cancer left
him needing to do things ‘‘Ihadn’t
done before’’.
There were other reasons as
well. ‘‘My sons can swim. Ihad
decided Ididn’t want them to be in
the same position. Now Ihave
grandchildren and Iwant to be
able to enjoy being in the water
with them.’’
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for opening times, and
classes.
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Estuary ‘atreasure’ in need of protection
By SHELLEY TOPP
Aretired English teacher from
Christchurch, who enjoysvisiting the
Ashley­Rakahuri River estuary at
Waikuku Beach, says the area is ‘‘a
treasure’’and needs moreprotection.
Erick Akeley took part in the recent
‘‘Meet the Locals, Birdsofthe Ashley­
Rakahuri Estuary’’ day held at the
estuary by Birds New Zealand and the
Ashley­Rakahuri RivercareGroup
(ARRG).
The event gave the public the
opportunity to learn aboutthe rare and
endangered birds living, breeding and
nesting in the area and also see some of
them in their natural habitat.
‘‘The birdlife is fantastic at this
estuary,’’Erick says.
He is new to birdwatching and
recently joined ARRG to learn more
about the Ashley­Rakahuri River birds
and how to protect them for future
generations.
‘‘I am still learning about the birds
and just enjoy sitting here enjoying the
community of the birdlife. It is such a
beautiful place so it would be nice to get
some higher level of protection for it. I
would definitely support it becoming a
reserve.’’
ARRG has been working since its
formation in 1999 to help reverse the
decline in numbers of endangered birds
along the Ashley­Rakahuri River and at
the estuary, by pest trapping, bird
monitoring, and holding public
education campaigns.
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Rakahuri River Estuary at Waikuku Beach
and hosted by Birds New Zealand and the
Ashley­Rakahuri Rivercare Group recently.
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The group has won three awards for
its conservation work, the Canterbury­
Aoraki Conservation Award in 2010, the
Australasian Wildlife Management
Society Annual Award for practical
wildlife management in 2018 and the
Group Environment Award at this year’s
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Waimakariri District Council’s
Community Service Awards.
But it is an uphill battle protecting the
birds against their many natural
predators including rats, mice,
hedgehogs, weasels, ferrets, stoats and
feral cats, and people and vehicles that
put the birds, their nests and chicks in
danger by contravening the Wildlife Act
and violating the Northern Pegasus Bay
bylaw regulations, despite numerous
signs along the river and estuary area,
outliningthe regulations.
Birds NZ's Canterbury and West Coast
regional representative Anita Spencer
says she was pleased with the turnout at
the event.
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‘‘It was good to meet people from
Waikuku at the event who wanted to
learn more about the rich birdlife in
their neighbourhood. One person said
she had been living in Waikuku for 18
months and hadn’t been down to the
estuary.’’
Birds NZ would also like to see better
protection for the estuary’s birdlife.
‘‘We definitely support anything that
will protect birdlife at the estuary from
human threats. There has got to be
places where wildlife has to come first
and the estuary is one of those places.
‘‘So many places have been touched by
humans. It would be asad thing if alittle
area like this can’t come first.’’
Teddies help young students learn CPR
ByJOHN COSGROVE
Teddy bears went to Fernside School
last week to help their youngowners
learn about CPR.
Hato Hone St John encouraged the
young studentsata‘Save the Teddy’
session to learn basic CPR skillsby
getting hands­on practice with their
favourite teddy bear as part of World
Restart aHeart Day and Shocktober, St
John’s annual awarenessmonth.
St John educators used video links
and Tamariki were encouraged to
practice life­saving skills on their
Teddy to help learn what to do if
someone suffered acardiac arrest.
The children from three classes
practised what to say when they dialled
111 on their phones, and thenusing
their teddy bears they learned how to
wake them up, and if asked to by the 111
emergency operator, how to start
pushingontheir chest, all to the beat of
apopular song.
Year two teacher and co­ordinator of
the programme at Fernside School,
LouiseEglesfield, said the shortcourse
was structured at aperfect level forher
young charges.
‘‘It fitted in with the work we have
been doing this year on the living world,
looking after ourselves and helping
thosearound us,’’ she said.
Emergency services had been invited
to the school several times this year to
help the children understand how to
help them do their job when someone
collapses.
‘‘Using their teddy bearswas agood
way for these young children to relate
to the message about what to do when
someone collapses in their family.’’
This is the first time Hato Hone St
John has held in­school sessions with
students and their teddy bears.
Atotal of 62 schools around the
country have registered to participate
in the inaugural Save Your Teddy
sessions, says St John national manager
community education Jacci Tatnell.
‘‘We have so many examples of
children in our ‘Super Saver’
programme who have helped in a
medical emergency,’’ Jacci says.
‘‘It only takes two hands to save a
life.’’
Contact stjohn.org.nzfor more
information.
In step ... Griffin Beker (left) works on his
teddy bear while classmate Mac Koster
practices on his soft toy squid during aSave
Your Teddy CPR training session run by
Hato Hone St John at Fernside School.
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
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6:43am 1.9 12:27am 0.7 7:26am 1.9 1:09am 0.7 8:10am 1.9 1:51am 0.7 8:55am 1.9 2:35am 0.7
Motunau 4:52pm 1.9 11:04pm 0.7 5:32pm 1.8 11:46pm 0.7 6:13pm 1.8 12:15pm 0.7 6:56pm 1.8 12:57pm 0.7 7:41pm 1.8 1:40pm 0.7 8:29pm 1.8 2:24pm 0.7 9:18pm 1.8 3:09pm 0.7
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Gore Bay 5:04pm 2.2 11:17pm 0.7 5:44pm 2.1 11:59pm 0.7 6:25pm 2.1 12:28pm 0.7 7:08pm 2.1 1:10pm 0.7 7:53pm 2.1 1:53pm 0.7 8:41pm 2.1 2:37pm 0.7 9:30pm 2.1 3:22pm 0.7
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6:52am 1.5 12:33am 0.4 7:34am 1.5 1:16am 0.4 8:17am 1.5 1:59am 0.4 9:01am 1.6 2:43am 0.4
Kaikoura 5:00pm 1.5 11:10pm 0.4 5:42pm 1.4 11:51pm 0.4 6:25pm 1.4 12:22pm 0.4 7:09pm 1.4 1:05pm 0.4 7:54pm 1.4 1:50pm 0.4 8:40pm 1.4 2:35pm 0.4 9:27pm 1.4 3:22pm 0.4
*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd.
RANGIORA

Service honoured
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North Canterbury News, October 31, 2024
7
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The valuable voluntary contribution
individuals make in the Waimakariri
District, was recognised at a
Waimakariri District Council ceremony
recently.
Mayor Dan Gordon and Deputy Mayor
Neville Atkinson championed the huge
impact their work has throughout the
district.
Mr Gordon says often the recipients
are shocked when he contacts them to
say they have been nominated.
‘‘It’s just the nature of these
exceptional volunteers.
‘‘They do what that they do, without
ever seeking thanks and
acknowledgement.
Mr Gordon says he and Mr Atkinson
meet each recipient, thank them for
what they do, and then share their story
and achievements with the district.
The exceptional service by Kaiapoi’s
Neill Price, was recognised with a
Mayoral Award.
Mr Price has given many years of
service to Fire and Emergency New
Zealand, Kaiapoi Borough and
Waimakariri councils, and is the
Kaiapoi and Canterbury District RSA
President.
He has received aQueen’s Service
Medal for his services to the community.
Youth Service Awards were presented
to two worthy recipients to acknowledge
and celebrate their significant
contributions —Jackson Lewis and
Ryan Beardsmore.
Jackson is the coach of the Kaiapoi
High School Boys Senior Basketball
Team, dedicating hours each week to
these young players and inspiring them
on and off the court.
Ryan, for his age, has given ahuge
amount to his community. He is a
swimming coach with Special Olympics
North Canterbury, avolunteer surf
lifeguard and amember of the Districts
Civil Defence Response Team NZRT12.
Environmental Award recipients
were: Youth Environment Award, Ruby
Gill­Clifford, West Eyreton School;
Group Environment Award Ashley­
Rakahuri River Care Group; Individual
Environment Award, Judith Roper
Lindsay, and Individual Environment
Award, Miles and Gillian Giller.
This year there were eight recipients
of Community Service Awards:
Bev Shepherd­Wright, who has given
generously of her time to community
over the years especially as aformer
district councillor and with Toot for
Tucker.
Jen Cunningham ,who advocates for
new mums, and pre and post maternity
care at the Rangiora Health Hub. She
also co­ordinates meals­on­wheels.
Warwick Kirwan, was recognised for
his service to Hato Hone St John.
Ian Lennie’s generosity with this time
in anumber of organisation in the
Woodend and Pegasus communities, was
recognised.
Doug Nicholl was recognised as a
strong advocate for the community over
his many years as chair of the Ohoka
Drainage Advisory Group and the
Oxford­Ohoka Community Board.
Anna White’s services to art,
especially the Oxford Art Gallery, were
acknowledged with an award.
John Woolcott, was recognised for the
years of service to the community as a
Master of Ceremonies and promoting the
businesses and clubs of Kaiapoi.
Ronel Stephens, who is famous for
Ronel's Community Cuppa was awarded
aCommunity Service Award. Ronel has
also been the driving force behind the
Pegasus Community Centre and many
other community initiatives.
Les Cherry, who has made ahuge
contribution to his community, was
recognised. He has been president and
secretary of the Eyreton Hall committee
over many years, and avery talented
piper in the McAlpines North
Canterbury Pipe Band. He continues to
play the bag pipes at many community
events.
Robin and Vicki Brown were awarded
aBusiness Award, for their 30 years as
owner/operators of Rangiora New
World.
New board confirmed
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
Anew community board has been
confirmed for Hurunui’s south ward.
The Local Government Commission
has rejected an appeal against the
establishment of acommunity board
for next year’s local government
election in the Hurunui District
Council’s south ward, which includes
Amberley.
Eleven objections were received, but
just one, Amberley District Residents’
Association chairperson Roy Myers,
gave an oral presentation to
commissioners at ahearing last month.
Several objectors preferred the
existing ward committee structure,
which comprised representatives from
residents’ associations, the Amberley
Reserves Advisory Group, the Hurunui
Youth Council and three independent
members.
But the commissioners agreed with
the council’s position that acommunity
board elected by the community at
large would be more democratic.
‘‘It may potentially attract
candidates who may not have been
traditionally in aposition that would
result in their becoming members of
the ward committee,’’ the
commissioners said.
South ward councillor Vanessa
McPherson said she is ‘‘delighted with
the outcome’’.
‘‘The decision reinforces the robust
process undertaken by the council to
deliver an outcome that will provide a
fair and effective representation of
benefit to the entire south ward.’’
But Mr Myers said he is disappointed
with the decision, which he believes is
based on ‘‘wrong information’’.
‘‘The argument was that acommunity
board would be able to be more
strategic in its decision making.
‘‘But the existing ward committee
doesn’t have any money to spend.’’
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black told the
commission awalking and cycling fund
of $370,000 has been established from
development contributions since 2010,
but the ward committee has been
unable to agree on how to spend it.
But Mr Myers rejected this and said
the ward committee was unaware ‘‘we
were able to spend it’’.
‘‘How are these five representatives
going to be in contact with the
community? Under the present
structure, you have residents’ groups
which represent their communities.’’
While the new community board will
have five board members, the
commissioners reduced the number of
elected councillors on the board from
four to two.
The commissioners’ also
recommended aHurunui Youth
Council representative be appointed as
an observer.
Remuneration of board members
would cost $36,078 ayear, or $20 per
south ward ratepayer per year.
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eye-dentity optical an
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eye­dentity optical is alocally owned
independent optometry practice
located in the heart of Rangiora
providing comprehensive eye
examinations and specialty eyecare
services for the entire family.
Owners Amanda Rowe and Alan
Hinchliffe built their Rangiora practice
as they are passionate about promoting
in depth, thorough eye examinations
and dispensing quality spectacle frame
and lens solutions, tailored to suit each
individuals specific requirements.
Amanda says one of their maingoals
was for people to feel welcomed when
they stepped into the practice.
They chose the colours to reflect
positively on patients emotions, and
wanted the entire experience to be as
transparent and straightforward, from
the very moment patients visited their
practice.
The optical space features bright
walls and natural materials, and
displays several ranges of the latest
independent eyewear collections
including New Zealand designed and
handcrafted European brands.
They are featured in avast array of
colours and styles, made from avariety
of materials, ensuring their customers
receive the most unique and quality
eyewear products.
Amanda, aqualified Dispensing
Optician who has 30 years experience in
the optics industry says: ‘‘We promote
eyewear with personality so whatever
your style we have aframe for you!’’
By utilising the services of alocal
Rangiora based ophthalmic glazing lab,
eye­dentity optical can also offer
specialist bespoke optical products,
reduce the delivery time of your new
glasses, and help the environment by
reducing their carbon footprint.
Three eye exam rooms were built,
with one fully installed with the latest
technological diagnostic equipment,
while the rest are ready to be fitted as
the business grows, Amanda says.
‘‘We’re so excited to be abletooffer
technologically advanced optical
equipment that enables our
Optometrist to specifically tailor the
eye exam for each individual.
‘‘We focus on quality vision care,
educating our patients and building
long lasting relationships for the
future.’’
eye­dentity optical is located in the
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Canterbury News, October 31, 2024
Family friendly ... Fireworks will light up the sky at adisplay
at Waipara on Friday, November 8.
PHOTO: FILE
Fireworkdisplay
The Waipara Fireworks
display is set to go off with a
bang again this year.
Ahuge display is set to
light up the sky as darkness
falls at the Glenmark
Domain on Friday,
November 8.
The gate opens on the
family orientated event at
5.30pm, and entertainment,
and activities will keep
everyone busy until the main
event arrives.
Alive band, lolly scramble,
face painting, rides, glow
sticks, Peddlemania, waffles,
donuts, asausage sizzle, hot
chips, hotdogs,sandwiches
and coffee will ensure afun
night.
There will also be some
powered pedal cars for kids
for the first time.
Families find the
atmosphere and space great
for young people to run
around and enjoy
themselves as they wait for
darkness and the fireworks
to begin.
The annual event isrun
under the guidance of the
Waipara Fireworks
Incorporated Society, and
has now provided
entertainmenttothousands
for more than 30 years.
The past few years it has
run at aloss, which this year,
for the first time in many
years,has forced aprice
increase.
It will now cost $10 per
person at the gate, with
under 5­year­olds free.
If anyone isindoubt about
the display being on due to
the weather, ring (027)
4816933 to check, or visit the
Waipara Fireworks
Facebook page. Do not text.
All takings go toward funding
next year’s display.
Quality teachers available
By DAVID HILL,
Local Democracy Reporter
After adifficult few years, North
Canterburyschool principals say
they have plenty of quality
teacherstochoose from.
Aglobal teacher shortage in
recent years has seen local schools
competing against Auckland
principals for staff at university
recruiting events.
But education advocate Simon
Green said heading into term four,
local primary schools were well
placed ‘‘to fill their vacant
positions from agood pool of
quality applicants’’.
Mr Green is the Rangiora High
School board of trustees presiding
member, and is aleadership
adviser with Evaluation
Associates, working with
principals and school boards in
Otago and Canterbury.
While there is aslight overall
drop in primary school rolls in
North Canterbury, he said more
specialist structured literacy
teacherswere required.
Additional classroom release
time for teachersmeant relief
teacherswere also needed.
‘‘The secondaryschool job
market remains challenging for
our high school principals,’’ he
said.
Rangiora High School has 22
vacancies for next year, mainly due
to short term teaching positions,
promotions and new opportunities
opening up. But principal Bruce
Kearney said the positions are
filling up fast.
The school roll is expected to
close in on 1800 students next year,
butMrKearney said growth could
Leadership adviser ... Simon
Green.
PHOTO: FILE
begin to slow down, in the short
term at least.
‘‘Our role can fluctuate
depending on the rolls of our
contributing schools and there is a
sense we are seeing the end of a
bubble.’’
Longer term that could change
with new sub­divisions planned in
the Waimakariridistrict.
‘‘We don’t want to grow much
more,’’ Mr Kearney said. ‘‘But I
don’t think it would make
economic sense for the
Government to build anew
secondaryschool on anew site
when both Rangiora and Kaiapoi
have land for more growth.
‘‘Communities may need to
accept that big schools are more
economical. Auckland has been
managing schools of up to 3000
students for years.’’
Mr Kearney said it was possible
the Ministry of Education could
build another primary school
across the road from Rangiora
High School, next to the school
farm, in 10 years time.
Last year Kaiapoi High School
had 22 vacancies to fill, but
principal Jason Reid said he has
just one vacancy advertised on the
Education Gazette, for now.
For the first time in adecade
Kaiapoi will have aslight dip in its
year 9roll for next year. ‘‘I don’t
think it is indicative of anything
other than apopulation blip,’’ Mr
Reid said.
With several contributing
schools, including Woodend
School and Te Kura oTuahiwi,
bursting at the seams, growth at
Kaiapoi High School is set to
continue for sometime yet.
For now, Mr Reid is expecting
the roll to remain at 1080 next year,
just under the site capacity of 1100.
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Hair cut marathon fundraiser
By JOHN COSGROVE
Shake rattle and roll. .. Eleven year olds (from left)Flynn Wallace,
Jaxon Bloomfield and Ted Hewetson, all from Southbrook School,
take part in the nation­wideShakeOut earthquake practisedrill held
last Thursday.
PHOTO:JOHN COSGROVE
Drop, coverhold
All across the land at
precisely 9.30am (or there
abouts), last Thursday
morning, school children
were diving for cover under
desks and chairs.
Over 675,449 participants
nationwide were registered
online to take part in the New
Zealand ShakeOut, anational
earthquake drill and tsunami
hīkoi.
The children at SouthBrook
School took it all in their
stride as they followed the
‘drop, cover and hold’ mantra.
‘‘It has value as we have to
conduct emergency drills
twice ayear to help our
tamariki learn what to do
when the shakes start,’’ says
Southbrook Schoolprincipal
Julie Walls.
‘‘Afterall, we live on shaky
isles and it’s good for them to
learnwhat to do in an
emergency.’’
She says teachersalso took
the opportunity to talk to the
younger children about
earthquakes and what was
happening, plus it was a
chance for the children to
learn how to help their
family, friends and
community be safe by getting
involved in emergency
preparedness.
Ted Hewetson (11) says it
was fun learning how to
protecthimself with the
‘turtle’ manoeuver,covering
his head and making himself
as as small as possible.
Cutting hair for 24 hours was
tiringbut alot of fun, says the
crew at Tom’s Chop Shop in
Rangiora.
They raised over $8000 for
Community WellbeingNorth
Canterbury in the Charity Cut­
A­Thon.
Community Wellbeing NC
spokesperson Louise Leitch
says barber CharlieKnox was
keen to repeat several earlier
24­hour hair­cuttingmarathons
he had been part of, andhe
wanted to support alocal
charity.
‘‘One of our board members
was talking with Charlie and he
liked the idea.
‘‘We met with Charlieand
owner Tom and talked with
them about supportingus
during the recent national
mental health awareness
week.’’
She says the barbers went out
andfound support from many
local businesses who came on
board donating gifts andprizes.
‘‘The money it raised will go
towards supportingmental
health care in the community
anditcomes at agood time as
we have alot of demand for our
services now,’’ says Louise.
Owner Tom Weddell says all
their regular patrons stepped
up and booked asession to be
part of the Cut­A­Thon.
‘‘We also had family and
friends come along for atrim or
cut, everyone was busy for the
time they were there,’’ says
owner Tom Weddell, who was on
deck for 16 hours.
‘‘Barbers CharlieKnox and
Well done ... Tom’s Chopshop owner Tom Waddell.
Regan Topp did the whole 25
hours as they carried on
working after the time was up.’’
He says the business's other
two young barbers also
completed 12­hour shifts to aid
the project.
‘‘What was even more amazing
were the people who just
walked in off the street,’’ Tom
says.
‘‘Many often picked up a
broom and started sweeping up
all the stray hair for ashort
time, then left. They were
awesome.
‘‘Others also came in for cut
after they had been out on the
town. There were some funny
people there all through the
PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE
night and we never really had a
moment to sit around and think
about it.’’
Tom says he and the crew of
hard­working barbers also
appreciated all the food and
drink supplied by businesses
and people in Rangiora, to help
them get through the long night
of haircutting.
‘‘We are thankful to all who
supported us as we raised $8567
for Community Wellbeing NC.
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Farmerswelcome weekend rain
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Labour Weekend rain has provided some
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stock with tight feed stores.
Sadly, however, the organisers of the
Northern A&P Association’s Rangiora
Show had to cancel the eventearly
Saturday morning as the rain tumbled
down, making it too wet and dangerous to
show animals and too wet for exhibitors
and spectators.
North Canterbury Federated Farmers
meat and wool chairwoman and Marble
Point Station farmer Sara Black says local
farmers enjoyed ‘‘a great long weekend’’,
with reports around the Hurunui of
between 50mm and 100mm of rain.
‘‘It was just nice staying home and
watching it rain.
‘‘There are afew lambs around, but
because it was awarm and gentle rain,
they would have pulled through.’’
With an adverse events committee
meeting due to be held on Tuesday
evening (October 29), Mrs Black says she
expected the mood to have changed.
‘‘It is the first one Ihave actually looked
forward to because it was getting so dry.’’
But Federated Farmers North
Canterbury president Karl Dean says
more rain is needed to breakthe drought.
‘‘The worst thing is to get some green
shoots growing from this rain and then in
acouple of weeks they burn off because
there is no follow up rain.’’
Mr Dean says the region is still
‘‘technically in an adverse event’’.
Areasonable lamb drop with good
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New start ... Newborn lambs are getting away to agood start in North Canterbury, but
an underlying drought is making it tough for farmers. Inset ...North Canterbury Federated
Farmers meat and wool chairwoman and Marble Point Station farmer Sara Black. PHOTOS: FILE
rainfall.
Last summer just 90mm was recorded
(at 28%), and the 429mm of total rainfall to
September 30 is 57% of the 990mm
average. This was worse than, in order,
2001, 2015, 1998 and 1988.
Some parts of North Canterbury are
getting to the end of lambing after starting
in mid to late August, while properties on
steeper hills started later.
Mrs Black said few farmers would be
flourishing, and they were managing their
feed supply and demand.
‘‘Farmers are still worried and
apprehensive about being at the whims of
the weather.
‘‘Even though they've had amild winter
they are still anxious about the season
ahead, and we aren't back to where we
should be for rainfall, and winter and
spring is when we bank all that moisture
and generally go dry.
‘‘It feels like another drought isn't far
away and we hope for rain.’’
She said the forecast for the next few
months was expected to be warmer and
drier than normal. and farmers were
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moisture levels.
‘‘I spoke to another farmer today who
suggested that we were over 200mm
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farmers continue to anxiously await the
next few months.’’
Culverden farmers report receiving
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Mrs Black said farmers would have been
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Dairy farm sales are expected to pick up,
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with ahigher payout and list their
Canterburyproperties.
The province is one of the forwardmoving
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‘‘There’s alot of people that have
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retirement or whatever and they are
probably thinking things are alittle bit
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better so lets go and list our property and
move on.’’
Some sectors had more listings than
others with spring selling yet to kick into
gear, he said.
‘‘I would have thought there might have
been more dairy [listings]. Iwould be
surprised if our competitors didn’t agree
and Ithink some of that comes back to
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‘‘Hindsight is awonderful thing and
often they bank it and miss the cycle so
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its going to be like for acouple of years.
Fonterra’s midpoint increase to $9 a
Heads up ... Rural estate agents are
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farmers weigh up whether ahigher payout
is agood time to sell. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON
kilogram of milksolids was matched this
month by Synlait.
Mr Newbold said the fewer dairy listings
than expected included the Canterbury
market. From asheep and beef
perspective there are anumber of listings
and support blocks, but definitely dairy
listings have been quieter. It is also abusy
time of the year for them with calving and
the weather has had an impact and people
are probably sitting back to see where
things are going to sit.
Overall conditions were better than six
months ago with the last couple of Reserve
Bank official cash rate changes lifting
sentiment. When farmers could afford to
finance loans and buy farms at the right
price then more sales would come
through, he said.
‘‘The real estate market in all areas,
especially rural, has been sitting on the
bottom of atrough for anumber of years.
If you look at all the external factors like
interest rates and inflation they’ve hit that
rural market the hardest in 20 or 30 years
soIthink we are just starting to come out
of that and there will be aclimb up, but
more controlled than in previous years.’’
He said beef and dairy prices were
positive with possibly some improvement
ahead for the problem area of sheep
returns. Some late listings were expected
to come on to the market over the next four
to six weeks and there could be distinct
spring and autumn markets.
‘‘Are there buyers out there? Yes there
are, but there’s not thousands of them and
they will be selective and they will not be
paying on acapital gains story. They will
be paying on something showing areturn
and that.s something vendors need to be
aware of.’’
Nationally, the Real Estate Institute of
New Zealand (REINZ) tracked 33 more
farm sales for anearly 19% increase for
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USA Day is acelebration of
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classic all­American­origin vehicles.
It includes everything from the first
Ford V8s producedright up to the latest
Mustangs,Camaros and Chargers.
The annual car show extravaganza
began back in 1971 at Waikuku Beach.
It soon outgrew the facilities and the
club moved it to Gladstone Park in
Woodend.
Depending on the weather, president
Murray Marshall says the day always
attract large crowds,who enjoy the 500
to 600 vehiclesdrawn to the event.
‘‘Oneofthe attractions will surely be
our major sponsor Classic Workshop in
Christchurch.
‘‘They are awell set up garage
specialising in classic cars and they will
have four or five of their own mid to late
1950s cars and Mopars on show,’’ Mr
Marshall says.
The USA Day celebration is aunique
event showcasing many unique cars.
‘‘There will be an eclectic mix of
beautiful cars on show in various states
of restoration.
‘‘While some will be fully restored,
others will be ongoing projects, and
others may be presentedjust as they
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those years ago, in all their beauty flaws
and all.’’
Mr Marshall says this is the magic of
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‘‘It is either fully restored or as it is.’’
The 2023 USA Day top five trophy
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‘‘As alot of people are buying in
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be on feed quality, otherwise money can
be wasted for little return.
‘‘When we’re thinking about feed
quality we must target crude protein,
metabolisable protein, neutral detergent
fibre, trace elements and minerals,’’ he
says.
‘‘Getting asimple feed test done is a
cost­effectiveexercise. It allows us to
make informed decisions when putting
together feed budgets so we can achieve
our animal production goals.
‘‘The more we know, the better our
decision­making.’’
Feed supplements are best used to
complement the available feed.
When protein is limiting production, a
high­protein hay, silage or grain will be
the best complement and, as ageneral
rule, will also be the most cost effective.
Where there is an energy deficiency
identified, cereal grain is the ideal
supplement.
If the remainder of the diet is high in
protein, it isbesttochoose alow­protein
feed.
If paddockfeed (for example forage)is
deficient, such as during winter, then a
forage­based supplement would be the
feed of choice.
During summers, following agood
spring, there may be an excess of dry
pasture to be grazed.
Grain supplementation will enhance
feed utilisation and increase the
nutritivevalue of the total ration.
The choice of supplement depends on
the amount and quality of paddock feed
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Whenlambs are weaned, if a
percentage of the ewes are in suboptimal
bodycondition (below body
condition score 3), use alot of feed to get
there.
This approach is preferable to
gradually increasing body condition over
the next 100 days to joining.
Short­term supplementation with a
high­energy cereal grain will preserve
some paddockfeed and return the ewes
to ideal bodyweight more quickly. This
also allows them to maintain condition
over summer, with lower nutrient
requirements, which may better match
the quality of feed on offer.
The smaller and lighter the animal, the
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be, due to limited rumen capacity.
High­quality hay is abetter
supplement of protein and energy than
very wet silage, and high­protein, high
metabolisable energy grain should be
used when paddock feed is not limiting.
Wet silage and low­quality hay are
better fed to larger animals, such as
crossbred ewes or cattle.
The choice of grains often comes down
to cost and availability.
The choice should be made on its cost
per megajoule of metabolisable energy
and /orthe cost per gram of protein, and
based on replacing the missing nutrients
in the animal’s diet.
Another consideration in grain
selection may be the risk of acidosis and
the time available to introduce the grain
slowly to allow adaptation of the rumen
bacteria in acidosis prevention.
Oats and lupins are the safest grains to
feed, because the introduction time is
minimal.
Conversely, wheat requires
introduction over 14 days.
If pellets are an option, the same
considerations apply.
Unless they are ahay­based pellet,
they should be treated the same as wheat
and their use based on their nutritive
valueand cost effectiveness.
Ahelpful link is afeed cost calculator
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This online tool calculates and
compares protein, energy and other
components for different mixes of
livestock feeds.
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Planning your stock feed
When planning feed for your
stock, energy is considered
the main limiting feed
component.
As arule, the protein
concentration of asheep’s
diet should be around 6–8
percent for adult
maintenance, 12–16% for
young growing stock, and at
least 15% for lactating ewes.
One bale of hay weighs
20­25kg, which equates to 40
to 50 bales/tonne, whereas
one round bale is equivalent
to 12­15 conventional bales.
A25kg bale of hay has the
equivalent feeding value of
two 14kg bales of barley
straw, or 120kg direct cut
silage, or 70kg wilted silage
and maize silage, or 16kg
barley meal or 14­16kg of
pasture dry matter.
Direct cut grass silage has
12­30 tonnes per hectare
(t/ha), adensity of 700­900kg
per cubic metre (kg/m3) and
13­18% dry matter.
Wilted grass silage has
12­30t/ha, 500­800kg/m3 and
20­30% dry matter, while
mature maize silage has
30­70t/ha, 500­600kg/m3 and
20­35% dry matter, and green
maize silage has 30­70t/ha,
500­600kg/m3 and 20­25% dry
matter.
To estimate the amount of
silage in asettled stack, a
cubic metre of silage
averages 800kg (0.8 tonne).
Calculate the volume of
the stack in cubic metres,
then multiply by 0.8.
The answer is the amount
of silage in tonnes.
Feed planning ... One round bale of hay equates to 12 to 15
conventional bales of hay.
To estimate dry matter
content of silage, twist the
silage in your hand to see
how easily the juice is
expressed.
If the juice is easily
expressed by hand, the dry
matter is less than 18%, but if
the juice is expressed with
difficulty the dry matter is
18­22%.
If little or no juice is
expressed, but your hands
are moist, the dry matter is
22­27%.
When considering silage
feeding stack dimensions,
the maximum height of the
feeding face for self­feed
cattle should be 2.0m, while
self­feed sheep is 1.3m.
The width required for
self­feeding silage for cattle
should be 150mm per head
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for 24 hours’ access, and for
sheep 30mm per head for 24
hours’ access.
When it comes to silage to
hay conversions, one tonne
of direct cut silage equals
nine bales of hay, one tonne
of wilted silage equates to 15
bales of hay, and one tonne
of maize silage is equivalent
to 14­15 bales of hay.
When doing an assessment
of crop yields, cut one
square metre of green
material and weigh.
The weight in kilograms
multiplied by 10 gives ayield
of green material in tonnes
per hectare ­kg/sqm x10=
tonnes/ha.
—Extract from Beef +
Lamb New Zealand’s ‘‘A
guide to feed planningfor
sheep farmers’’
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hay this season.
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FENZ warns people to
take care storing hay
Fire and Emergency is
reminding people baling hay this
season to take their time and to
make sure the job is done
properly.
National wildfire manager
Tim Mitchell says conditions are
challenging for hay making.
‘‘The frequent rain and
overcast conditions we are
seeing in many areas of the
country is making it difficult to
get good drying between cutting
and bailing of hay,’’ Mr Mitchell
says.
‘‘If hay is too moist when baled,
there is heightened risk the
haystack could spontaneously
combust.
‘‘With it looking likely that
drought conditions may continue
in some eastern areas of the
country this summer, losing
precious feed could be
disastrous.
‘‘Heating is undesirable, not
only because there is adanger of
fire from spontaneous
combustion, but because it also
impairs or severely reduces the
nutrient content in the hay.’’
It is important not to rush the
process, he said.
‘‘Every year Fire and
Emergency is called out to hay
barn fires. This can often result
in the loss of entire bales or even
barns or sheds.’’
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Canterbury News, October 31, 2024
Anon-stop 5500km rowing journey ahead
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The numbers are astounding as Nicky and
Bob Parr of Pegasus prepare to row
across the Atlantic Ocean in support of
Frontline Heroes.
Over Christmas and the New Year, the
couple will be spending 60 to 70 days at
sea.
Rowing 5500km non­stop, inall
weathers and seas they will journey from
the Canary Islands to Antigua in the
Caribbean as part of the World’s Toughest
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Row, an international fleet race.
Nicky says individually, they will row
two hours on /two hours off, 24 hours a
day for the entire trip.
‘‘We will paddle an estimated minimum
of 1.5 million oar strokes,’’ she says.
Their tiny purpose­built Rannoch R25
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Nicky's late dad, ahighly accomplished
rower.
It is only seven metres long and the
rowing station is open to the elements
across the vast Atlantic which at times
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will be over eight kilometres deep.
The couple sold their house in Pegasus
to buy the boat and all the safety
equipment needed to complete the row.
They begin their journey from La
Gomera in the Canary Islands on
December 12.
If they survive the three months at sea,
capsizes, swordfish and sharks, they will
be world record holders as the oldest
combined age couple to achieve the feat.
Their goal is to raise the profile of
Pilgrim Bandits (NZ) and to generate
funds in support of frontline heroes and
heroines.
Nicky, aged 62, is amedal­winning
Dragon Boater and retired registered
nurse.
Bob, 67, is aretired six­time Emmy
Award­winning television producer with
aPhD in Defence Studies, an ex­member
of HM Special Forces and the Patron of
Pilgrim Bandits (NZ).
The couple has been preparing for this
epic adventurefor over ayear, raising
awareness of the work they do within the
charity for serving ex­forces personnel,
and first responders.
The Glimmering Sea Trust has been
established to help the couple row the
Atlantic Ocean for the purpose of
supporting Pilgrim Bandits, acharity
supporting heroes and heroines who are
struggling to overcome injuries and posttraumatic
stress consequent of their
frontline service.
Bob says he hopes to raise $50,000 for
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Nicky says they have completed all the
mandatorytraining out on the open water,
spending almost 150 hours rowing along
the East Coast of the UnitedKingdom in
all weathers.
‘‘Althoughthe seas were nothing like as
large to be found in the Atlantic, Bob
rediscovered seasickness big­time.’’
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Home ... Nicky and Bob Parr, with The
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‘‘We discovered that sleep deprivation
will be ahuge obstacle to overcome. We
were both surprised by the strengths that
we still have despite the advancing years,
and physical weaknesses that we need to
work on before we get to the start line in
December,such as back strength and
flexibility.’’
The boats are tracked electronically,
and their progress can be monitored
through www.worldstoughestrow.com
Each boat carries asatellite telephone
and other electronic equipment, all
powered by solar panels, including a
water­maker that turns seawater into
fresh drinking water.
Food will be acombination of freezedried
camping­stylemeals and snacks.
‘‘I am acoeliac, so we have opted for a
gluten­free diet to feed us both. We are
carrying 65 days of ration and there is
little chance for fishing,’’ she says.
Nicky says throughout the crossing,
they'll be posting regular updates on
glimmeringsea.org and their Facebook
page, including video shorts and aregular
blog, assuming their communications
keep working. The couple are now
preparing to ship the boat and themselves
south to the Canary Islands, off the coast
of Africa for the start.
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NEWS
Canterbury News, October 31, 2024
New potatoes at
community garden
The first crop of potatoes has been
plantedinWaikari’s new Great
Northern Community Garden.
The garden has been aworkin
progress for asmall group of Waikari/
Hawarden residents, who worked for
ayear with the HurunuiDistrict
Council to secure alease for land
which was used for sheep grazing for
many years.
The 0.8 hectares (2 acres) of former
railway land, is north of the Waikari
Health Centre and adjacent to the
Waikari Domain, says sculptor Alison
Erickson, who lives in Waikari with
her partner, artist Sam Mahon and
their teenage daughter Charlie.
The soil was tested and found to be
clear of toxins.
‘‘It is beautiful rich darksoil 12
inches deep,’’ Alison says. ``After
Covid alot of people felt that the
community needed something to bring
people back together again, working
for acommon goal. Growing food for
our community seemed agood way to
achievethis.’’
The potatoeswere planted on
October 16, using arestored Ferguson
tractor pulling an ancient potato
planter.The tractor was driven by
89­year­old John Sidey, and the potato
planter was operated by Surrey Earl,
both of whom have lived in Waikari all
their lives.
The vintage tractor and potato
planter were restored by the two men.
Alison says the the community
garden is ‘‘a very positive thing’’for
Waikari.
‘‘It is fantastic havingthe older
people to work beside and to learn
from them.
‘‘Charlie, our daughter who is homeschooled,
joined in the potato
planting.
‘‘Someone handedher abowl of
Maori potatoes to plant so she was part
of it too.
‘‘Through this project we have met
people in the village we would never
havemeet otherwise.’’
Toot 4Tucker food drive
The power of asmall town can be heart
warming, says Kaikoura’slocal Women’s
Lions Club.
Lion Toni Batey says many are
struggling all over New Zealand toput
food on their tables and ‘‘Kaikōura isn’t
immune’’.
So the local Womens Lions club set
about organising ‘Toot 4Tucker’,aidedby
their 34strong membership, five fire
engines, and many locals covering every
street.
‘‘Within an hour we collected multiple
boxes. We were blown away by the
response and Iknow we missed some,’’
says Toni.
People can still donate direct to the
Food bank at TeWhare Putea.
ECan adopts annual report
By DAVID HILL
Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury’s regional
council has come through
achallengingyear with a
bigger budget surplus
than expected.
Environment
Canterbury has adopted
its 2023/24 annual report
with asurplus of $1.58
million,above the
budgeted surplus of
$0.49m.
The bigger surplus was
due to afunding boost of
$1.09m more than
expected from Waka
Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency.
‘‘Over the past financial
year, we’ve faced
changing expectations
from central Government,
our mana whenua
partnersand our
communities, as well as a
changing environment,
which have all added
layersofcomplexity to our
mahi,’’ chairperson Craig
Pauling said.
The council has faced a
backlog of consents, but
staff have been working
hardtoget on top of them,
he said.
‘‘Environment
Canterbury has the
highest number of
resource consents of any
region in Aotearoa,
around 26,000.
‘‘These have built up
over time due to volume,
the increasing complexity
of applications, changing
Annual report ... Cr Craig Pauling (right) and Cr Deon
Swiggs were elected as the new chairperson and deputy
chairperson recently.
PHOTO: DAVID HILL
community expectations,
adegrading environment
and the need to bridge the
gap between new
legislation, current plans,
court rulings and the
development of new
plans.’’
Councillor Pauling said
staff are on track to clear
the backlog by the end of
the year.
The council has also
made some organisationwide
changes and is
already ‘‘seeing positive
results’’, he said.
During the year the
council has boosted river
resilience and
biodiversity funding,
begun work on anew
Canterbury Regional
PolicyStatement and
boosted public transport.
In the year to June 30,
there were 14.5 million
passenger trips on the
council’s public transport,
whichisthe highest levels
since the 2010 and 2011
Canterbury earthquakes.
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Waimakariri Sailing Club
Afundraising quiz evening for the club will be held at CBK Craft Bar in Kaiapoi
on Monday, November 25 at 7pm. Spot prizes, auction, raffles and food and drink
avaiable. Six people maximum per team. To register pay $60 to the club’s bank
account 03 0674 0091930 00 or register your interest at gwendaj@gmail.com, or
022601 6272.
Waiau Fireworks
The sky will shine brightly above the Waiau Rugby Club grounds on Saturday
night, November 2, as the annual fireworks display is held.
The event promises to be agreat night out for the whole family with abouncy
castle, ride­on jeeps, tasty food stalls and live music from The Meaniez. Gates
open from 5pm, and the pyrotechnicdisplay will kick­off as darkness falls. Entry
is $10 per person with under 5s free. Postponement date is Sunday, November
3.
Follow the Waiau Fireworks Facebook page for updates, and if anyone is able
to lend ahand at the event at the gate, carparking or manning stalls they can
contact Leon on 027 774 8168.
Police acknowledge report
Police acknowledge the Independent
Police Conduct Authority’s (IPCA) findings
into a fleeing driver incident in
Christchurch last year, where apassenger
died after the vehicle crashed.
Shortly after 2am on September 17,
2023, officers stopped a vehicle in
Christchurch and discovered the
driver was breaching his licence conditions
and the vehicle was not roadworthy.
The vehicle was issued apink sticker,
ordering it off the road, and the driver
was instructed to drive it directly to a
specific address.
The vehicle was instead located a
short time later at ameet of ‘‘antisocial
road users’’.
Police signalled for the vehicle to
stop and, when it didn’t, initiated a
pursuit, however the vehicle was lost
sight of.
The vehicle was located crashed into
atree in Rangiora ashort time later.
A back­seat passenger was found
deceased.
The IPCA has ruled that while certain
aspects of Polices pursuit policy
were not followed, the officers actions
were not responsible for the crash.
Canterbury District Commander
Superintendent Tony Hill says Police
staff make quick decisions in highpressure,
dynamic situations every
day.
‘‘Our staff have been reminded of our
policies around fleeing vehicles and
pursuits.
‘‘While some elements of our procedure
were not followed in this case, the
overall decision­making was sound,
and we are pleased the IPCA has
agreed with us that our staff did not
cause this crash.
‘‘We implore people who are being
signalled to stop please just stop.
‘‘Its not worth risking the lives of
yourselves or others, and you are
putting everyone in harms way when
you choose to flee,’’ he says.
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What’s happening in your
community...
Biodiversity Volunteer Celebration
Come celebrate our biodiversity champions.
This is your chance to connect with biodiversity
groups from around the district and to get involved.
• Sunday 10November |11am–2pm
• Trousselot Park, Kaiapoi
We'll have asausage sizzle, activities with our
rangers and volunteer organisations, games, music
and more!
If you’re part of agroup that is interested in hosting a
stallpleaselet us know at greenspace@wmk.govt.nz
Sort Your Special Alcohol Licence
Before Summer
With summer fast approaching,Council is encouraging
anyone wantingtohostapartyorevent whereyou’re
sellingand supplyingalcohol to getyourlicence
applicationsortednow.
Types ofevents include but are not limited to
private functions (birthdays and weddings),
festivals, sporting events, bus trips, farmers’
markets, and wine tastings.
The application process takes aminimum of
20 working days, so if event planners want their
special licence before Christmas, they need to
have their application in by 21 November.
Aspecial alcohollicence is only valid foraparticular
event, or series of linked events,orsocialgatherings
that arespecified within that licence. If youare
organising agroup of events that areunrelated to
each other, or of differentsize, youwillrequire one
applicationformper event.
Aspecial alcohol licence is also required for
businesses wanting to serve complimentary
alcohol totheir customers, for example high-end
hair salons or boutique retailers.
Here are acouple of things that you need toknow
before applying:
• There are noworking days between 20December
and 15January. This means that applications are
not processed during this time.
• This also means that Special Licence events up
to 14 February 2025 will be affected.
• Applications received less than 20days before
the event are unlikely tobeconsidered.
To apply for your special alcohol licence, go to
waimakariri.govt.nz/consents-and-licences
Free EnglishLanguageClasses
Is English your second language? Improve your
speaking and listening skills atour local English
language classes. These classes are fun and social
and cover agood range of interesting topics.
• Saturdays until 7December |10am–1pm
• Rangiora Town Hall Function Room
To enrol contact Julie atcloughju@hotmail.com or
phone 027 403 8245.
Free Digital
Skills Classes
Ancestry Library
Use the Ancestry Library database to
research your family history.
Rangiora Library
Wednesday 6November • 10–11.30am
KaiapoiLibrary
Wednesday 13November • 10–11.30am
Bookings Essential
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03 311 8901
Helping you get back
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NgāMahi amuri ake nei
ANorth Canterbury based
online support directory
helping you take your next step.
Saveyour old
batteries…
Drop your used household
batteries at your local
transfer station’s battery
recycling station.
—
Find out more recycling tips
at rethinkrubbish.co.nz
rethinkrubbish.co.nz
Mobile Community Hub.
Helping toreach vulnerable communities
Making it easier foryourorganisationtosend
support and resourcestovulnerablecommunities.
BOOKINGS
AVAILABLE
For more information and how to hire visit:
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Public Notice
The following Hurunui District Council Bylaws are currently open
for Public Consultation:
Livestock Movement Bylaw review
Cemeteries Bylaw review
Consultation dates:
Friday 1November, 8am -Sunday 1December, 5pm.
To read more, please visit:
https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/have-your-say/consultations
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Public Notices
Find that perfect fit
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by advertising your
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MILITARYEXERCISE
Navigation Training
06 –08November 24
Thegeneral public is to be advised thataNew Zealand
Army Exercisewill be conducted In theWaimakariri
Basinand knownasthe CraigieburnForestParkand
Conservation Area Castle Hill 6-8 November.
Theexercise will involveupto48 personnel of 2/1
Royal NewZealand InfantryRegiment fromBurnham
MilitaryCamp.
Training will involvesoldiers conducting Navigation
Training in the above location.
Training will take placebetween 8am and 11pmdaily in
these locations,Troops will be carrying equipment and
weapons.
TheActivitywill also involvethe movementoftroop’s
weapons and equipmentfromBurnham MilitaryCamp
to the above locations.
The New Zealand Army takes firerisk seriously and will
ensurefiremitigation is present.
For moreinformationplease contact:
2/1 RNZIR Course Manager
Phone 022 100 4539
Oxford RFC
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Oxford Rugby Club
Monday 4th November,
7pm at the rugby club rooms
10 Showgate Drive, Oxford
Combined JAB &Senior AGM
Many roles to be filled and new
committee members always encouraged.
All welcome 2720848
Email: planning@hurunui.govt.nz (please state which section of
which Bylaw(s), and attn to Aidan Chrystal).
Post: Hurunui District Council, PO Box 13, Amberley 7441,
North Canterbury, (Attn Aidan Chrystal).
Online: Please visit the website address listed above.
Drop in: To your local library/service centre, alibrarian can
assist you to fill in an online form.
Public NoticeofAdoption of
Northern PegasusBay Bylaw2024
The Council adopted its Northern Pegasus Bay
Bylaw2024 on 1October2024under theprovisions
of Section 145 of theLocal Government Act2002.
The Bylawcomes into effectfrom1November2024.
Copies are available on the Council’s website
waimakariri.govt.nz, oratCouncil service centres
and libraries.
The main changestothe Bylaware:
•Added‘Protectthe naturalvaluesoftheforeshore
and estuary environment while acknowledging
communityvalues associated with itsuse’tothe
overall purposeofthe Bylaw.
•Introduced anew clause and schedule for the
activity of landing andtakingoffaircraft that will
be supported with auser agreement developed
with the Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club.
•Introduced a new clause and schedule for
holders ofFish and Game Hunting Licenses to
use dogs in areduced area of theAshley Rakahuri
estuarineareaduringgamebird huntingseason.
•Introduced anew clause requiring dogs to be on a
leashontheseawardfacingsideofthespitadjacent
tothelowtidemarknorthoftheWaikukunorthern
carparkand south of theAshleyRiver /Rakahuri.
•Changed the Bylaw rules for fires to prohibit all
open-air fires.
•Introducedanewclauseprohibitingthesettingoff
fireworksinthe Bylawarea
•Removedthe need foranagreementwithFenton
Reserves/Entitlements Trustees.
•Included anew clause that acknowledges the
Hurunui District Council Northern Pegasus Bay
Bylaw.
The purpose of the bylaw is to control activities on
the beaches, including the foreshore and adjacent
land areas of NorthernPegasus Bay.
Educational
TUITION available. Primary
and secondary (Math,
English, Science) up to
NCEA level 3. Each
student on an individually
tailored programme. Kip
McGrath Rangiora has
been serving the local community
for 30 +years. Give
us acall (03) 313 3638 or
book your free assessment
online https://www.
kipmcgrath.co.nz/rangiora.
2722685
Cars Wanted
CARS, Vans, 4WD’s
wanted for dismantling or
repair. — Please phone
027-258-8366.
Public Notices
Property Wanted
LIFESTYLE block
wanted to buy, 10 acres,
Rangiora surrounds (Eyrewell,
West Eyreton, Loburn
etc). Cash buyer up to
$700k. Bareblocks(no covenants),
blocks with sheds,
any condition/size house
considered.
Ph/txt 027 787 9648.
Entertainment
Gardening
A+ GARDEN hedges cut
to perfection. Tree &arbor
work. For aquote, phone
021 111 4322.
Firewood
SPLIT 6m Black Poplar
$400, Split Hardwood Mix
3.7m @ $400. Phone
Mobile 021 993 497.
TOOTNCROON
LocalbandTootnCroon entertain at theRangiora
RSA, 82 Victoria St,onFriday8th November,
starting at 7.30pm.Enjoyanevening of popular
songs from the 1960s and 1970s, with allthe
harmonies. Sing along, dance andenjoythe
memories. Entry$10 cash at thedoor.
BALCAIRNHALL
welcomes the returnof...
THEPORTHILLBILLIES
Saturday 02November2024 7.30pm
(Cash Tickets) Adult $30.00 from:
Sally Macs, Amberley; Sefton Garage and
Stans 7Day Pharmacy,Rangiora, or Online:
www.balcairnhall.com
Set Menu 2Course Meal
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who is perhaps alittle
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walks / drives,
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making
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Copper Beech Tree
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hedge trimming, shaping,
tree planting, firewood.
Free quotes. Contact Angus
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ATTIC LADDERS and
storage, kitchen, bathroom
&laundry renovation, automatic
CHIMNEY
gates, int /ext paint-
ing. LBP Builder, we do it
all. Ph 021 351 900.
BRIAN’S Tree Services.
Tree felling, topping,
shaping, firewood cut, rubbish
removed, stump grinding,
branch chipping.
Affordable rates. Phone 03
327 5505 or 021 124 4894.
BUILDERS Father &
son’s team. Amac Builders
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High standards, low
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Amac Builders Ltd. Phone
027 318 4400.
SWEEPS.
Time to service your fire.
Accumulation ofsoot seriously
affects performance.
Latest rotary brush technology.
Free moisture check
on wood. Safety inspection.
All work insured and guaranteed.
From $80 single
story. 0800 SWEEPME or
www.sweepnz.co.nz.
HOUSE cleaner available.
$40ph 20+ years experience,
honest, reliable and
hardworking. I am very
thorough. Ph 022 064 9334.
Trade &Services
DEB’S Private Transport. KITCHEN,
Appointments, outings, renovations,
shopping, airport transfer.
Phone 021 289 9256. Email
dtooby.nz@gmail.com
DON’T have time to clean.
Call Leanne 027 214 3483.
Own cloths & products
provided.
HAP’S FARM and
gardening service, sheep
shearing, crutching,
drenching etc, fencing
repairs, gardening, pruning,
small tree trimming etc.
Phone 021 267 4025.
bathroom,
decking,
pergolas, fencing. Honest
reliable licenced builders.
Ph Don 027 727 9162
www.zatarabuilders.co.nz
PAINT & wallpaper
services. Wayne Bryant,
exterior, interior. Qualified
tradesman. Free quotes. Ph
313 5337 or 027 654 4568.
PAINTER & Decorator.
25 + years experience.
Interior /exterior, roofs &
waterblasting. For a free
quote, please ph Steve 03
314 4620 or 027 477 1930.
PAINTER & decorator,
interior, exterior, commercial
& residential, roofs,
waterblasting, spray paint
finish. Available now. Contact
Mike 027 931 1876.
POWER TOOLS repairs,
parts &sales for over 40
years. All main brands serviced.
Grossman Trade
Tools, 23 Watts Road,
Christchurch. Ph 389 9230.
ROOF PAINTING All
roof repairs, waterblasting,
moss treatments, re
pointing, gutter cleans,
repairs, snow straps,
exterior painting & more.
Free quotes. Call Vinnie
027 505 7779.
ANTHONY SYMONDS
Plastering &Painting
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Locals with 30 years
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Trusted Trades & Professional Services
2502479
Wanted To Buy
CARAVAN wanted with
shower and toilet, needing
repairs ok or any condition.
Also wanting ahorse float
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6220 011
TOOLS, Garden, Garage,
Saw Benches, Lathes, cash
buyer. —Phone 355-2045.
PENNYLANE RECORDS
always buying records.
Excellent prices paid. 430
Colombo Street, Sydenham,
Chch. 366 3278.
Open 7days
ATURNTABLES and Hi
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MUSIC BOOKS wanted.
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Wanted To Buy
ALL JAZZ RECORDS
wanted, Kiwi and overseas
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TENT for sale, brand Great
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sunroom and windbreaks.
Excellent condition, $500.
Please phone 021 390 114
or 021 2121168.
To book your spaceinthis guide,phone Amanda Keys 3132840 or email amanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz
Air Conditioning
Automotive &Recovery
Butchery
Carpet Cleaning
2638408
Ph Aaron Rowlands
0272 588 366
Eftpos available
• WOF Cars &Trailers
• Vehicle Servicing &
Repairs
• Tyres&Punctures
• Jump Starts
• Towing &Salvage
• Courtesy Car Available
13 Stone Eyre Place,
Swannanoa
Mon –Fri 8am –5pm
Oxford Butchery
Shane Frahm
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•Dairy Sheds, Herd homes
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