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Uneaseover land purchase aired at meeting 

By ROBYNBRISTOW 

Amberley Beach residents, nervous 

about the Hurunui District Council 

buying land to relocate to if the sea 

forces aretreat from the beach 

community, met the council in Amberley 

last week to air their fears and 

grievances. 

About 100 people turned out, plus 

about 90 watched the presentation on 

zoom. 

One attendee said the mood was one of 

‘‘attentiveness, deep concern and yes, 

good humour’’. 

Their concerns followed the council 

buying a$3.8 million block of land at 

Ashworths Road, Leithfield, in the face 

of the growing risk of sea level risetoits 

beach communities. 

The initiative to buy the Ashworths 

Road property to the south of Amberley 

for future relocation of beach residents, 

is believed to be the first of its kind in 

the country. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said at 

the time buying the property gave 

people options and allowed them to 

prepare for future events. 

‘‘This land purchase is about putting 

people first, providing security in 

mitigating against the effects of coastal 

hazards, while leading the way in 

proactive coastal relocation.’’ 

But Amberley Beach residents did not 

find the ‘‘security’’ agreat comfort, and 

demanded answers to many questions 

about their future, particularly around 

the detail about buying sections in the 

new block, and the compulsiontodoso. 

BernieHall, who has lived at the 

beach for 23 years with her husband 

John, said words like ‘‘purpose and 

potential’’were encouraging. Proactive 

relocation and the fact details of the 

purchase were made clear also helped. 

‘‘Now we have asite 185 Ashworths 

Rd. We have an invitation to go and see 

the site. The land, 22 hectares, is on a 

terrace off Hursley Terrace, well above 

sea level. 

‘‘It has aview of the sea and 109 ofthe 

200 sections will go to beach residents.’’ 

Other at risk coastal communities may 

Beach life ... The trees, the birds, the water, the big sky. The space. The quiet. ‘‘Its all worth working for’’, says Bernie Hall. 

also be able to pick up on the offer ‘‘but 

we have first dibs’’, says Bernie. 

She says it will be athree to five year 

process, but at the moment beach 

residents were committed to ‘‘nothing’’, 

and ‘‘we don’t have to like the plan and 

we don’t have to sign up’’. 

‘‘There'salong road ahead but it was 

cheering .... to be part of acrowd, to have 

assurances that we are the ones who will 

make our own choices. 

‘‘Also cheering is to know the sections 

being offered are all 700sq metres — 

even stevens —though some will have 

the best view.’’ 

Bernie says‘‘our properties and the 

purchased sections’’ will be tied 

together. 

‘‘It will be years before we sign the 

legal papers if we choose to. There is no 

commitment until we sign these.’’ 

She says beach dwellers are the ones 

—the only ones —who pay for the bund 

protecting their properties at Amberley 

Beach, in addition to ‘‘our property 

rates’’. 

‘‘And we do this voluntarily. All these 

are rather extraordinary cooperative 

moves aligning council and residents.’’ 

There have been five to six years of 

PHOTO: FILE 

meetingsvia the Amberley Beach 

Resident Association and the council to 

get to this point. 

‘‘It was with increased clarity and 

confidence that John and Ileft the 

meeting last evening.Big thanks to all 

involved, including the attendees who 

cracked agood joke or two. 

‘‘We love our beach life. 

‘‘The trees, the birds, the water, the 

big sky. The space. The quiet. 

‘‘Allworth working for.’’ 

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Entries sought for Awards 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

TheNorth Canterbury Business Awards 

have attracted 44 entries to date. 

But Enterprise North Canterbury, 

which runs the biennial awards, is keen 

for more businesses to enter. 

‘‘We have fantastic entries already, but 

we’re especially keen to hear from 

businesses that would fit under the 

technology and sustainability 

categories,’’ says ENC Business Support 

manager Miles Dalton. 

He says Misco Joinery Technology 

Award could include IT specialists, web 

orapp developers, manufacturers, or a 

business using tech to boost its 

productivity or deliver something 

unique, while in the MainPower 

Sustainability Award reducing waste, 

using solar, improving systems, and 

businesses reducing the impact on the 

Views on beachmeeting vary 

FromPage 1 

Another resident, said she found the 

meeting ‘‘informative and useful’’. 

‘‘Having been away from Amberley 

for the past 5 1 ⁄2 years Iwas feeling very 

‘‘out of the loop’’ and rather confused 

about what was happening with regard 

to aManaged Retreat. 

‘‘I think alot of misconceptions were 

dealtwith. 

‘‘I nowunderstand that, basically, 

beach residents don’t need to do 

anythingfor at least three to five years, 

other than to consider their future 

options. 

‘‘Land will be made available for 

thosewho want it, but the bund, with 

renourishment when needed, is 

expected to keep the beach community 

safe for the next 2530 years.’’ 

However another resident, who 

moved to the beach settlement three 

years ago is not happy and feels with 

these issues on the table, it has divided 

the community. 

‘‘We moved fromcity life wanting a 

change, aquieter life and feeling of 

community. 

‘‘We have that at the beach, or at least 

up until now. 

‘‘We realised very quickly that life 

here has it challenges, and that our 

local district council has it’s agenda for 

our‘‘so called future’’, and ‘‘wanting to 

take care of oursafety in the form of the 

award winning CAP (Coastal 

Adaptation Plan).’’ 

‘‘I thought that the plan was to look at 

options for our future and possible 

triggers that might occur that would 

raise discussions at that point. 

‘‘Certainly not within two years of the 

CAP being adopted, and to be fair no 

weather events that have moved us 

towards any of the trigger points agreed 

in the plan.’’ 

He says the thing he got from the 

meeting last week was the council’s 

chief executive Hamish Dobbie, was 

‘‘very keen to push forward with parts of 

the CAP’’. 

He says alack of atimeline, the 

pressure to buy in to get the value of an 

added title of another section ‘‘stapled’’ 

to your current title, not enough 

information about the true costs, and if 

you would be paying rates on two 

sections, and what they would be has 

left him feeling unhappy about the 

situation. 

‘‘Our big issue is the timing of all this, 

and the what ifs and when. Why the big 

push now?’’ 

Councilhopesit’sdispelled fears 

The Hurunui District Council hopes it 

has ‘‘dispelled some myths’’ around its 

recent land purchase south of Amberley 

at the meeeting. 

‘‘It was an opportunity to dispel some 

myths,’’ Hurunui District Council chief 

executive Hamish Dobbie said. 

‘‘The community is not locked into 

anything. 

‘‘People understandably have 

questions about this and there is alot of 

misinformation out there. 

‘‘All we aredoing is banking some land 

which people will have the opportunity 

to move to.’’ 

Mr Dobbie said the council has loan 

Supreme ... Lynette Burman from 

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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa 

Tourism Award. 

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environment are just afew of businesses 

it could include. 

funded the land purchase and the loan 

will be serviced through avariety of 

means, including leasing the land for 

grazing until it is needed. 

Residents in vulnerable beach areas 

will be able to opt in by paying adeposit 

and then atargeted rate over the next 30 

years. 

When residents join the initiative 

their plot of land would be attached to 

their existing property,sothe two 

properties cannot be sold separately. 

When the time comes, residents could 

transport their house to the new section, 

or build onsite, and the council will also 

be able to relocate its infrastructure or 

Businesses can nominate themselves, 

says Mr Dalton, 

‘‘You can put yourself forward, and 

now is the perfect time to do it,’’ saysMr 

Dalton. 

The awards give businesses achance 

to celebrate their achievements, 

showcase their hard work, and highlight 

the unique strengths that make your 

businessorsocial enterprisestand out. 

Two former winners urge businesses 

to seriously consider entering. 

They say the ‘‘deep dive’’ into their 

businesses as part of the entry format, 

was an extremely valuable one, forcing 

them to examine how they operated and 

every detail of their operation. 

Anyone can nominate aNorth 

Canterbury business,and all those 

nominated will be contacted by ENC, 

and encouraged to enter. 

Applications close on August15. 

assets, if required. 

The council has been working on 

coastal adaptation plans with its beach 

communities, including Amberley 

Beach, since 2021. 

Proactive relocation has been 

identified as one of the options in 

response to sea level rise and coastal 

erosion, with the council listing land 

banking as aproposal on its website 

since 2023. 

Mr Dobbie said he is happy to talk over 

the options with residents. 

‘‘It just seems that some people go 

around expressing opinions without 

looking at what the facts might be.’’ 

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Cheviot local scores the ultimatewin 

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ACheviot local has gone global with his 

board game creation, taking out the 

highest honour in the world of tabletop 

gaming. 

Carl de Visser has won the 2025 

Kennerspieldes Jahres— theworld’s 

most prestigious award in the strategy 

board game industry, for his cocreation 

Endeavor: Deep Sea. 

The award, presented annually in 

Berlin, Germany, recognises 

excellenceincomplex board game 

design. 

Carl and his cocreator Jarratt Gray 

spent ayear and ahalf designing the 

underthesea themed board game, 

which builds on the foundations of an 

earlier game created by the pair in 

2009, called Endeavor, which Carl says 

is more colonial themed. 

‘‘We basically rediditfrom scratch 

with some of the same mechanics,’’ 

says Carl. 

‘‘This one you're leading an ocean 

institute and you go out andexplore 

the sea, you start on the surface and go 

deeper and deeper underwater.’’ 

In the game, players build ateam to 

form their institutegaining access to 

new actions and challengesasthey 

explore five different ocean depths. 

Wining the award was afull circle 

moment for Carl, who has followedthe 

Kennerspielfor years, and even makes 

an effort to purchase the winning game 

each year. 

The awardsare paid attention to 

worldwide, and has many global 

entries, however to be eligible to enter 

the awards, your game has to be for 

sale in Germany. 

Endeavor: Deep Sea is played 

internationally, and Carl says is most 

popular in Germany and the United 

States. 

‘‘This kind of board game is taken a 

bit more seriously over in Germany— I 

arrived in Berlin and went to a 

pharmacy, andthey had aboard game 

section in the pharmacy.’’ 

Carl says winningthe award has seen 

ahuge spike in sales for the game. 

Next, Carl andhis cocreator Jarratt 

are working on an expansion to the 

game, called Endeavor Deep Sea: 

Uncharted Waters,which Carl hopes 

will be released by the end of next 

year. 

Carl’s game is able to be purchased 

online. 

Huge response toNorth Canterbury pie trail 

Dozens of pies have been on the menu 

across North Canterbury as the North 

Canterbury Pie Trail reaches the half 

way stage. 

Enterprise North Canterbury, which 

is running the venture, says the 

response has been amazing. 

‘‘Families have been out and about 

during the school holidays (perfect 

timing), locals supporting local and 

tradies posting from their smoko breaks 

—exactly what we hoped for,’’ says ENC 

Digital Marketing Specialist Kelly 

Lynch. 

Plenty of pie reviews have been 

rolling in, and there is afew fun titles to 

hand out to talented pie makers and 

bakers across the region. 

Also don’t forget to share and tag your 

pie photos @ncpietrail to be in the draw 

to win aYETI prize. 

The trail is live until the end of July so 

thereisstill time to get out and explore. 

Find out how to join in by heading to 

the ENC website for the full list of stops 

and shops pies can be bought from. 

‘‘Take some epic photos of your pies. 

Share and tag your 

favourites@ncpietrail and #ncpietrail. 

‘‘You can also fill out the form on our 

website to share your pie review,’’ Kelly 

says. 

‘‘Help North Canterbury’s pies go 

viral. You’ll be supporting local makers 

and bakers, and having some fun while 

you’reatit.’’ 

The fun trail runs until the end of July. 

On the trail ... Pies galore. 

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World champion. .. Cheviot local Carl de 

Visser and his board game Endeavor: Deep 

Sea, which recently won the Kennerspiel 

des Jahres award in Germany. PHOTO: OLIVIA JUDD 

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Lobby istakingamuch needed repair break 

By JOHNCOSGROVE 

Lobby, the iconic orange Kaikoura 

crayfish, has endured gales, rain storms, 

and ahuge earthquake. 

But is time for the big orange cray, a 

landmark for many travellers on State 

Highway one, and visitors to the town, to 

take awellearned break and get some 

muchneeded care and attention. 

Usually hanging two stories up on the 

outside of the Lobster Inn Motor Lodge 

tavern overlooking State Highway One/ 

Beach Road in Kaikoura, the sixandahalfmeterlong 

Lobby, as some locals 

call it, recently suffered at thehands of 

someone suspected of wanting to score 

themselves asouvenir. 

Staff noticed something was amiss 

during the early morning hours of 

February 2, and as yet, no one has been 

held accountable. 

That, and the long years Lobby had 

spent out in the sun, enduring the often 

extreme Kaikoura winds and salty sea air, 

meant Lobby neededsome immediate 

tender loving care and attention from the 

technicians at HiTech Sheetmetals in 

Christchurch. 

Made of galvanised sheetiron, steel 

bars and mesh, papier mache and 

fibreglass,the iconic Lobby has long been 

apopular and photogenic sight for 

visitors to Kaikoura for many years. 

In 1992, the owner of the then Sun Trap 

Restaurant, Annette Painter (nee 

Paterson) and partnerLindsay Painter 

were looking for away to attract 

customers to the restaurant, which 

specialised in crayfish. 

‘‘We wanted something iconic, so we 

decided to build alarge crayfish as abit 

of fun.’’ 

Lindsay started work in the basement, 

constructing it from papiermache and 

anything he could lay his handson. 

The couple used real estatesigns to 

fabricate the tail, plastic downpipes for 

the antennas, galvanised iron tubes for 

the legs, children’s rubber balls for the 

eyes and broomsticks for stalks. 

‘‘He moved it all to hisgarage when it 

got too big for the basement, and then we 

covered it in several coats of fibreglass to 

stop the birds, who had started eating the 

papier mache.’’ Local panel beater Tony 

Muir then painted the structure. 

To get the right shade of orange for the 

body, the couple drove to the Mitre10 in 

Blenheim, placed acooked crayfish on 

the counter and politely asked paint staff 

there tomatch the colour. 

Annette says Kaikoura mural artist 

Brett Pettit advised them on how to make 

it comealive, to make it appear more 

realistic. 

‘‘We gave him acooked crayfish, and he 

knew what he had to do with the additions 

of the back knobs, the colouration and 

shading, etc.” 

Once they had strengthened the 

structure, Lindsay then affixed it to the 

upper story of the building on July 22, 

1992. 

‘‘I have toadmit it wasabit scary 

climbing up there, underneath it, sticking 

it to the wall,’’he says. 

Annette says he did an amazing job 

creating the attraction. 

The very next day, Kaikoura was hit by 

amini typhoon, which caused alot of 

damage to roofs in the area, but not to the 

new crayfish statue. 

The couple say it wasalot of fun 

making it, and soon everyone in the town 

had an opinion about it. 

Annette says initially, some locals liked 

it, others hated it. 

‘‘Somechildren were afraid of the 

monster crayfish, and others asked why 

we hadn’t put awhale up there, as 

Kaikoura was famous for its whales. 

‘‘I simply replied that we don’t sell 

whale meat, we sell crayfish.’’ 

Up it goes ... In 1992 Annette and Lindsay 

Painting installed Lobby, the sixandahalfmeterlong 

Crayfish above Annette’s 

restaurant in Kaikoura. 

PHOTO: COURTESY ANNETTE PAINTING 

Unbeknown to the couple, several days 

before they had mounted their now iconic 

crayfish, atelevision documentary crew 

had passed through Kaikoura on their 

way south to look at iconic kiwi town 

structures like Gore’s Trout. 

On their way back to Wellington, the 

crew suddenly discovered alarge crayfish 

had appeared and quickly stopped to 

include it in their documentary along 

with Ohakune’s carrot and Paeroa’s L&P 

bottle. 

‘‘Wemade it onto TVNZ’s Inside NZ 

programme and that helped create the 

national interest in our restaurant and 

Kaikoura,’’ says Annette. 

Over the years, the Kaikoura crayfish 

has appeared in countless tourist photos, 

was featured as a40cent stamp in 1998, 

adorned a$1Lotto scratchie and also 

spent ashort time painted black to 

support the All Blacks. 

Annette sold the business in 1995 and 

moved south to Christchurch with 

Lindsay. 

Julie and Neil Pablecheque later 

bought the business and the buildings and 

developed the Lobster Inn Motor Lodge. 

They painted the signature crayfish 

black in 2011 to show support for the All 

Blacks during the Rugby World Cup. 

Neil Pablecheque said as the Kaikoura 

region was apopular tourist spot the 

‘Paint It Black’ lobster was agreat way to 

show the region was cheering for the All 

Blacks. 

It also gave visitors aonceinalifetime 

chance to see agiant black lobster.” 

Tony Muir painted it black to match 

Ohakune’s ‘Paint It Black’ signature 

carrot statue. 

He later returned it to its usual orange 

colour and says that over the years he has 

had to climb up afew times and fix the 

odd bit of rust, or broken bits caused by 

the infamous Kaikoura windsorsea 

storms. 

Today, Lobby rests in Christchurch 

awaiting the verdict from insurers. 

HiTech Sheetmetals' general manager, 

Trevor Dart, says it is avery fragile 

structure. 

‘‘Wespecialise in bespoke custom 

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Nominationscontinue to 

trickle in to NCcouncils 

By DAVIDHILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

The Act Party is running a 

second candidate in North 

Canterbury in this year’s local 

government elections. 

Tom Spooner has been 

announced as an Act Local 

candidate in the Hurunui 

District Council’s south ward. 

It follows the recent 

announcement of Nathan 

Atkins as an Act Local in the 

KaiapoiWoodend ward for the 

Waimakariri District Council. 

Aqualified industrial 

mechanic, Mr Spooner runs 

North Canterbury business 

Spooner Brothers Ltd. 

Council needs to focus solely 

on the basics,’’ Mr Spooner 

said. 

We should deliver the 

essentials well, keep costs 

down, and respect the people 

who pay the rates.’’ 

As of Tuesday afternoon, 

three nominations had been 

received for Hurunui’s south 

ward, and two for the newly 

formed south ward community 

board, and just one nomination 

for the Hanmer Springs 

community board. 

Incumbent mayor Marie 

Black is the only nominationfor 

the top job, while just three 

nominations had been received 

for the west ward, no 

nominations so far for the east 

wardand the Cheviot Licensing 

Trust. 

In the Waimakariri district, 

one nominationhad been 

received as of Tuesday 

afternoon for mayor, three 

nominations for the Kaiapoi 

Woodend ward, five 

nominations for the Rangiora 

Ashley wardand three forthe 

OxfordOhoka ward. 

The KaiapoiWoodend ward 

is likely to attract the most 

interest with Deputy Mayor 

Neville Atkinsonretiring. 

Sitting councillors Brent 

Cairns and Philip Redmond 

have both indicated they will 

seek another term and will be 

up againstMrAtkins, Shona 

Powell, Matt James and Tim 

Bartle. 

Ms Powell is the Woodend 

SeftonCommunity Board 

chairperson and is keen to get a 

Woodend /Pegasus voice 

around the council table. 

‘‘I want to keep aclose eye on 

spending, with afocus on value 

for money. 

‘‘That means sourcing locally 

wherever possible. Local 

businesses have avested 

interestintheir community,so 

they want to do agood job.’’ 

Mr James is the Pegasus 

Residents’Group Inc 

chairperson and alocal 

business owner. 

Mr Bartle has served the last 

three years on the Kaiapoi 

Woodend Community Board. 

More nominations are 

needed for Waimakariri’s four 

community boards. 

Four nominations have been 

received for the Rangiora 

Ashley Community Board 

Rangiora subdivision (six 

positions), but none for the 

Ashley subdivision (two 

positions). 

Just one nomination has been 

received for the OxfordOhoka 

Community Board (Oxford and 

OhokaSwannanoa subdivisions 

three positions 

each), one for the Kaiapoi 

Tuahiwi Community Board 

(five positions) and none for the 

WoodendSefton Community 

Board (five positions). 

In Kaikōura, just two 

nominations had been received 

for the council and none for 

mayor. 

Meanwhile, nominations 

have been slow for 

Environment Canterbury, with 

just one nomination has been 

received so far for the North 

Canterbury/Ōpukepuke 

constituency. 

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cofunded by RNZ and NZ On 

Air. 

Tilt at council 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

NEWS 


RangioraAshleyCommunity 

Board member Bruce 

McLaren is hoping to extend 

his public service at this 

year’s local body elections. 

He is running for aseat on 

the Waimakariri District 

Council and seeking reelection 

to the community 

board in October’s local 

government elections. 

Bruce says he decided to 

run for council this year, 

because in the postCovid 

environment where ‘‘the 

world has taken adramatic 

turn in an awful direction, 

from being kind and 

generous to so much hate 

anddisinformation’’, he 

wants to bring back some 

‘‘balance to our district, 

focusingonhonest people 

doinggood in the 

community’’. 

He also wants to support 

‘‘the excellent financial 

management and good 

business practices to date 

that have resulted in the 

council keeping rates 

increases low, while still 

delivering on high quality, 

essentialservices and a 

realistic plan for the future’’. 

‘‘Times are so tough at the 

moment, so keeping rates 

down is really important’’. 

Bruce, who lives in 

Rangiora, with his wife April 

Lander and their three 

children,isarestorative 

justice facilitator, who has 

alsobeen an accident 

investigator for Maritime 

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Aviation Authority and the 

Department of Labour. 

He is aStJohn Ambulance 

volunteer, like his father and 

mother, and is involvedin 

the community through 

committees and support 

groups, including Wellbeing 

North Canterbury, Rangiora 

Museum, Landmarks, North 

Canterbury Neighbourhood 

Support, Rangiora 

Community Patrol, Civil 

Defence,Toot For Tucker, 

Violence Free North 

Canterbury, Waimakariri 

Youth Council, North 

Canterbury Musicals, Cust 

Domain, Rangiora Players, 

Waimakariri Access Group, 

Rakahuri/AshleyRiver 

Clean Up, and other 

environmental 

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Mayor Marie Black 

LGNZ conference 

opportunity to learn 

Last week Iattended the LGNZ 

annual conference at Te Pae in 

Christchurch along with other 

Mayors, Chief Executives and elected 

members. 

This provides agreat opportunity 

to mix and mingle with Mayors from 

across the country, listen and learn 

from their experiences, and offer 

some of your own insights. 

One of the true values of attending 

is the opportunity during the breaks 

to meet up with colleagues. 

Ifind that over acuppa you learn as 

much as what you do from some of the 

keynote speakers as typically some 

inspire, some challenge and some 

frustrate, but that’s simply how it 

goes. 

Naturally, Local Government and 

Central Government both have key 

roles to play in leading and designing 

the future of our country. 

While those in central government 

are responsible for national 

priorities and decisions,people in 

local government are responsible for 

community priorities and decisions, 

and they are accountable to their 

communities. 

It was rather refreshing however to 

hear Minister Chris Bishop state ‘‘we 

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‘‘You don’t have to convince me 

about the difficulties you face in this 

coordination believe me we have not 

made iteasy for you.’’ 

Not wanting to take this statement 

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acknowledge the dilemma that both 

central and local government are 

facing as we cope with the 

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was to attend the Women in Local 

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focused on issues of mutual interest. 

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celebration –tohear the former 

Mayor of Christchurch City Garry 

Moore speak about the early 

endeavours of this movement to link 

businesses to young people to help 

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consideration should be given to having flood water divertedtothe Eyre 

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keep on planning 

By DAVID HILL, 


Councils have been urged to ‘‘not to stop 

the planning’’ despite the Government 

saying plan changes are awaste of 

ratepayers' money. 

Environment Canterbury (ECan) 

chairperson Craig Pauling said the work 

of local government still needs to 

continue. 

‘‘At ECan we’ve already been 

impacted by stops to planning and Iam 

personally disappointed some good 

things in our Regional Policy Statement, 

which would have made adifference, 

can’t happen.’’ 

The policy statements provides an 

overview of resource management 

issues in aregion. 

Resource Management Act (RMA) 

Reform Minister Chris Bishop last week 

announced the Government would halt 

changes to district and regional plans. 

It comes ahead of ashakeup of the 

RMA, which is expected to come into 

effect in 2027. 

Mr Pauling made his comments during 

apanel discussion at the Local 

Government NZ conference on 

Thursday, July 17. 

‘‘I would encourage you not to stop the 

planning. Don’t stop thinking. You’ve got 

to do the analysis. 

‘‘Keep the thinking going, so when 

things do land you are in the best 

position.’’ 

ECan voted in November to put its 

RPS on hold until January 2026, while it 

awaits more certainty with RMA reform. 

It has been unable to adopt aplan 

change to fix issues in the Canterbury 

Land and Water Regional Plan, 

following aSupreme Court decision on a 

water bottling plant in Christchurch in 

2023. 

There has been speculation the RMA 

reform could lead to regional councils 

being scrapped, but both Mr Bishop and 

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour 

said no decision has been made. 

Mr Bishop, who met with regional 

council chairs during the conference, 

indicated an announcement was likely 

by the end of the year. 

Mr Pauling said it made sense to 

consider the shape of local government 

alongside the RMA reform, as regional 

councils came into being in 1989, in 

anticipation of the RMA, which was 

enacted in 1991. 

He admitted there were flaws with the 

present model, as local and regional 

councils didn’t alwayswork together. 

‘‘My personal view is separating landuse 

between city and regional councils 

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was wrong. We’ve had so many occasions 

when landusehas been consented nonnotified 

and then it needs water table 

allocations (from the regional council).’’ 

Under existing legislation there are 

only two alternatives for regional 

government regional councils and 

unitary authorities. 

Speaking to Local Democracy 

Reporting, Mr Pauling said more options 

were needed, as different regions had 

different challenges. 

Canterbury is much larger than other 

regions, has more braided rivers and 

catchments, acentrally located 

population and sparsely populated 

districts such as Kaikōura, Hurunui, 

Mackenzie and Waimate. 

‘‘We need to be having the 

conversation and asking the questions. 

Would Kaikōura and Waimate survive as 

unitary authorities?’’ 

Splitting the region into three North, 

Mid and South Canterbury has been 

mooted but Mr Pauling thinks it would 

be ‘‘problematic’’. 

South Canterbury would likely be the 

largest unitary authority in the country 

in terms of geography, but with a 

population of only 60,000. 

The Hurunui district alone is the same 

size as Taranaki and halfthe size of 

Auckland, but with amuch smaller 

population. 

AChristchurch or Greater 

Christchurch unitary authority has also 

been mooted, but questions have been 

raised about whether the rest of 

Canterbury would have asufficient 

ratepayer base to manage regional 

council functions. 

Mr Pauling said he believed it would 

be ‘‘unworkable’’. 

Another option, which ECan 

councillors considered at arecent 

workshop, was aCanterbury or South 

Island Assembly. 

This was based on the Greater 

Manchester model, where the existing 

local councilscould continue and the 

mayors or council representatives and 

Mana Whenua representatives could 

form an assembly to make regional 

decisions. 

Whatever is decided, Mr Pauling said 

local communities need to be involved in 

the decision making ‘‘or it wouldn’t fly’’. 

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Ball to fundraise for museum’smakeover 

By OLIVIAJUDD 

Cheviot locals are invited to don their 

finest black and white attire and 

strike apose, as the Cheviot Museum 

hosts aglamorous ball on August 16. 

The Black and White Ball willbe 

held at the Cheviot Rugby Club Room, 

and serves as afundraiser for the final 

steps of the museum’s renovations. 

Volunteers will transform the club 

rooms with ared carpet, floral 

arrangements and aphoto booth. 

Tickets for the ball are $75 and 

include ameal cooked by wellknown 

local chef and butcher Richard 

Harris. 

On the night, an auction willbeheld 

with items ranging from Hanmer 

Springs Thermal Pools and Spa 

vouchers to goodies from the 

Amberley Chemist. 

Museum president Kate Nicol says 

the event will not only be afun night 

out, but will help bring the museum 

into anew era— having not been 

touched since an extensionwas added 

in 2003. 

Kate says the museum will be 

completely modernised and bought 

into the 21st century. 

‘‘Up until now we've had display 

cabinets and things like that, but they 

do not really tell astory— we have all 

new art and displays complete with 

QR codes, so visitors can deep dive 

into stories on their own devices.’’ 

The reimagined space has had help 

from award winning museum curator 

Sally Papps, who has worked on 

spaces like the Akaroa Museum, and 

the Lakes District Museum in 

Arrowtown. 

Original favourites in the museum 

like the Moa will be joined by several 

new and updated displays about the 

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Kate says ‘‘most of the traffic 

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Once reopened, the museum will 

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All going well, Kate is planning for 

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Dark skyfundraiser success 

Woodend’sfuture 

BySHELLEY TOPP 

View Hill School’s Discover the 

Night fundraiser has proved a 

popular beacon for night sky 

enthusiasts. 

This was despite extensive cloud 

cover, rain before the event, and a 

date clash with the All Blacks/ 

France rugby test in Hamilton. 

School principal, Pax O’Dowd 

was thrilled with the turnout of 

about 500 people for last 

Saturday’s event which was a 

collaboration with Oxford Dark 

Sky, the University of Canterbury 

and the Royal Astronomical 

Society of New Zealand. 

The annual event raised about 

$6500 for the school, more than 

double that of last year. 

‘‘For awee school like us, off the 

beaten track, to draw acrowd of 

that size and raise that much 

money for the school was very 

cool,’’ he says. 

The event was held to promote 

the importance of preservingthe 

night sky, something Pax says the 

school community was very 

passionate about, and also to 

celebrate the Oxford Forest 

Conservation Area being awarded 

International Dark Sky Park 

accreditation by Dark Sky 

International in 2024. 

The park is site one in Oxford 

Dark Sky’s ultimate goal to have 

the whole Oxford region covered 

under international dark sky 

accreditation. 

View Hill School lies within site 

two of the proposedOxford Dark 

Sky Reserve for which an 

application is now being prepared 

by Oxford Dark Sky. 

However, an Oxford Dark Sky 

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View Hill School’s Discover the Night fundraiser. 

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volunteer Raul EliasDrago said 

the application for the Oxford Dark 

Sky Reserve was likely to take at 

least ayear to bring all the 

elements together, before the 

applicationcould be submitted. 

Raul, who is also an Oxford Area 

School Observatory volunteer was 

aguest speakeratSaturday’s 

DiscoverThe Night event, doing 

threetalksabout the moon 

throughout the evening. 

RyanRidden, anastrophysicist 

and senior research fellow at the 

University ofCanterbury was also 

aguest speakerwho, along with 

some ofhis students, gave talks 

throughout the night on light 

pollution, dark sky research and 

meteorite tracking cameras. Ryan 

said that nearly 80 percent of the 

world’s population could not see 

the night sky clearly because of 

light pollution and New Zealand, 

withits clearer skies, was 

becoming an international tourism 

hotspot for night sky viewing 

because of this. 

Satellites were an increasing 

source of night sky pollution, he 

said, and this was only going to get 

worse as the demand for more 

communications satellites 

increased. 

Although telescope views of 

Saturday’s night sky were not 

possible because of the cloud 

cover, laserguided tours 

conducted by Oxford Area School 

Observatory volunteer Stuart 

Parker, were held throughout the 

night. Live music, by Jason 

Clements, Luke Sole and Aaron 

Booth, food stalls providing hot 

soup, hot chocolate and realfruit 

icecream also proved popular. 



Woodend residents are being 

encouraged to ‘‘reimagine’’ 

what their town centre will look 

like after the Woodend Bypass 

opens. 

With planning under way for 

the muchanticipated bypass, 

WoodendSeftonCommunity 

Boarddeputy chairperson 

Mark Paterson says now is a 

good time for residents to start 

thinking about the future. 

Once the Woodend Bypass 

opens, Woodend’s Main Road 

will no longer be State Highway 

1and it will revert to acouncil 

road. 

‘‘What do we want Woodend 

to look like. It can be whatever 

we want it to look like and it 

doesn’t have to be like Williams 

Street (Kaiapoi) or High Street 

(Rangiora),’’ Mr Paterson says. 

‘‘Do we still have 

roundabouts or traffic lights? 

We can design it however we 

want to. It is achance to reimagine 

the Woodend town 

centre. 

‘‘There are endlessoptions.’’ 

He says there have been 

suggestions of linking the 

shopping centre car park at 

Woodend Tavern with the 

Woodend Community Centre 

car park, to open it up more. 

He hopes Waka Kotahi NZ 

TransportAgency will come to 

the party and invest in the road 

before handing it over to the 

council. 

Waimakariri MP Matt 

Doocey says the opening of the 

bypass is expected to reduce 

traffic volumes from 29,000 

vehicle movements aday to 

around 9000. 

This will make it easier to 

slow down traffic and improve 

accesstoMain Road 

businesses. 

‘‘For local residents,this is a 

once in ageneration 

opportunity to redesign the 

Woodend town centre,’’ Mr 

Doocey says. 

There have been fears 

expressed in the past that 

diverting traffic from Main 

Road could hurt local 

businesses,but at least two 

businessowners have been 

busy expanding their sites and 

are optimistic about the future. 

Woodend Bakery owner 

Serey Chum recently doubled 

his bakery area and now 

employs 20 staffonsite, 

supplying baked goods to his 

outlets in Christchurch and the 

Selwyn district. He took over 

the Woodend Bakery in 2016. 

Mr Chum says he is looking at 

setting up apicnic table outside 

his bakery and making it a 

more attractive area to stop. 

Canterbury Honda is also 

doublingits footprint, adding 

extra space for both the 

workshop and the showroom. 

Owner Ted Marris says he 

believes the bypass will be good 

for his business. 

‘‘People don’t drive through 

Woodendand randomly stop at 

amotorbike shop. We are a 

destination. 

‘‘As long as farmers and 

people can get in and out 

through Woodend easily, it will 

be good for business.’’ 

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Emily ... Collen Linnell’s image which was judged champion at the latest Rangiora 

Photographic Society’s competition. 

Emilyachampion 

Colleen Linnell took out Champion Image 

honour with Emily,inthe latest Rangiora 

Photographic Society’s competition. 

The Portrait competition wasjudgedby 

John Foster. 

Results were: 

Honours 

AGrade: Dreaming,Sue Titmuss; Gabrielle 

,Cheryl Muirson; Busker Allan McGregor; 

Emily ,Colleen Linnell; Gavan,Colleen 

Linnell. 

BGrade: Tex Mundy the hands that made 

the Harvest,Hayden McCoy; Surprise 

Monta Baird. 

CGrade: Woody Gary Norman; Identity in 

Progress Dave Hart. 

Best In Grade 

A: Emily Colleen Linnell. 

B: Tex Mundy Hayden McCoy. 

C: Identity in Progress Dave Hart. 

BringingKaiapoi’s 

history story to life 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

The more she looked into the history of 

Kaiapoi, the more artist Mel Eaton 

realised her ideas for the design panels 

for the Kaiapoi Bridge upgrade needed 

to include all of Kaiapoi’s rich and 

diverse history and not just focusonone 

part of it. 

‘‘The deeper Ilooked, the more I 

realised that Ineeded to walk people 

through the rich history of Kaiapoi,’’ she 

says. 

Mel's designs have been chosen to 

create visual information panelsfor the 

Kaiapoi Bridge upgrade –aproject made 

possible thanks to agenerous bequest 

from Kaiapoi resident Harry Harper. 

She says she is very humbled and 

honoured to have been chosen. 

‘‘The opportunity to work on the bridge 

project is an honour as it’s one of those 

big projects that rarely come along.’’ 

Earlier in the year, the Waimakariri 

District Council called for submissions 

from local artisans to decorate the bridge 

as part of its planned upgrade. 

Mel says her designs will take viewers 

on ajourney through Kaiapoi’s past and 

present history, from early Ngāi 

Tūāhuriri settlement to today’s vibrant 

riverside community. 

Her work is already familiar to 

Waimakariri’s public art scene as she has 

painted many murals in the area in 

recent years. 

These include the iconic Kaiapoi River 

mural, Chorus cabinets, and 

contributions to popular art trails. 

Now, she says she is looking forward to 

the challenge of bringing her ideas on 

creative storytelling to one of the 

district's most iconic landmarks. 

‘‘I want viewers to walk through our 

history; to do that, Iwill use info panels 

at the fourcorners of the bridge.’’ 

Between the concrete pillars, there 

will be panels made of brushed stainless 

steel with cutout designs. 

The work also involves covering the 

lightingpillars with architectural lasercut 

brushed stainless steel sleeves, and 

they will incorporate designs on them 

that tell the historical story of Kaiapoi. 

She says each one will have astory to 

tellonthe rich history of the river town, 

as Kaiapoi has such adiverse and rich 

history. 

‘‘The concept is a‘‘walk through time.’’ 

‘‘As you cross the bridge from the 

Blackwell’sDepartment store end, there 

will be milestone moments in Kaiapoi’s 

history detailed on the art works.’’ 

‘‘My designs should be done by mid to 

late August or early September, 

depending on how things go. Then they 

will have to go to the fabricators, 

engineers, and electricians –I'm just one 

part of the whole bridge upgrade. ’’ 

The actual bridge renovations are 

scheduledfor closer to the end of the 

year. 

Mr Harry Harper, aKaiapoi local, 

dedicated much of his life to community 

service, with his parting gift to his 

beloved community being asignificant 

donation in his estate towards aproject 

in the vicinity of Charles and Williams 

Street. 

The Harper Family have agreed to the 

bequeathed funds being put towards the 

restoration and upgrade of the bridge. 

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‘Welcome the Birds’ promotion planned 


A‘‘flock’’ of 200 wooden birds has been 

created by Kaiapoi Menz Shed members 

to welcome the AshleyRakahuriRiver’s 

endangered birds back home fortheir 

breeding season. 

The initiative is part of the 

Waimakariri District Council'sWelcome 

the Birds/Conservation Week 

celebrations being organised by the 

council’sGreenspace team. 

The wooden cut outs will be delivered 

to schools where the pupils are being 

given the opportunity to paint the birds 

for adisplay at apublic ‘‘family funday 

picnic’’ event, planned for Waikuku 

Beach Domain on Sunday, August 31, 

from 10am to 1pm. 

After the ‘‘flock’’ of painted cutouts 

has been introduced to the public at the 

family fun day it will be moved to 

Rangiora’s arboretum in Cones Road for 

the remainder of Conservation week — 

from the first day of spring on 

September 1toSeptember 7—to help 

promote the other events planned for 

the week. 

Jobwell done ... Kaiapoi Menz Shed 

members Jeff Thompson, at back, with Ray 

Freitag, left, Murray Revell, centre and Ken 

Williams, with the wooden flock of birds 

they have made for the Welcome The Birds/ 

Conservation Week celebrations being 

organised by the Waimakariri District 

Council’s Greenspace team. PHOTO: ERROL HITT 

Welcome ... Students from Changping District in Beijing, China, outside the Hurunui District Council during avisit between the two sister districts. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

Young visitors welcomed to Hurunui 

Acultural exchange visit by students from 

Changping District to Hurunui is adding 

another layer of connection betweenthe two 

sister districts. 

This week's visit by 30 students and four 

teachers from three schools in Changping 

District in Beijing, China, comes almost 100 

years after former Amberley School student 

Rewi Alley travelled to China in aspirit of 

curiosity and with avision to fostermutual 

understanding. 

Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black says 

the students visit is another important step 

in deepening youthlevel engagement and 

mutualrespect between the two districts. 

‘‘Its incredibly special to see young people 

from both districts continuing that legacy in 

away that looks to the future while 

honouring the past,’’ Mrs Black says. 

Hurunui and Changping districts formally 

begantheir relationship withthe signing of 

aMemorandum of Understanding in 

Hanmer Springs on December, 17, 2015. 

That was followed by aHurunui 

delegation, led by then mayor Winton 

Dalley, travelling to Changping in 2016 to 

sign the Sister City Relationship. 

Mrs Black says it was poignant being one 

of Hurunui council’s representatives at both 

events, as well as hosting Chinese Consul to 

South Island Madam He Ying and Chinese 

Ambassador Mr Wang Xialong in 2022 for a 

ceremonial planting in Chamberlain Park, 

Amberley, to mark the 125th anniversary of 

Rewi Alleys birth. 

The students, aged 16 to 18, arrived in the 

HurunuionMonday, and will be hosted by 

Hurunui College, Amuri Area School and 

Cheviot Area School over three days. 

HurunuiCollege Acting Principal Jane 

Marsh said therewas enormousvalue in 

fostering connections at youthlevel. 

‘‘Hosting agroup of youths from China 

enriches our school community by 

strengthening cultural understanding, 

buildingglobal friendships, and 

providing valuable learning 

opportunities for all of our students.’’ 

Last year, Hurunui College, alongwith 

Amuri Area School and Amberley 

School, hosted 32 students and four 

teachers. Cheviot Area School is looking 

forward to hosting the students for the 

first time. Cheviot Area School Principal 

Sharon Marsh saysalot has been 

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Rga Borough marks special anniversary 


Rangiora Borough School has 

celebrated aspecial 

anniversary with the 

unveiling of an art 

installation. 

The striking artworkwas 

installed to mark the 10year 

anniversary of the school's 

bilingual unit/ Ngā Rākau e 

Rua. 

The installation in the 

school grounds includes a 

large mural by Rangiora artist 

Mel Eaton, owner of Off The 

Wall Murals, and atall 

illuminated pou/post. 

The pou was designed by 

Chris Ward, aformer teacher 

at the school,and aformer 

pupil Kyra O’Donnell. 

It was created by Bray 

Engineering, in Darfield. 

The installation has anative 

garden setting with plants 

donated by Woodend Nursery 

and can be seen from the 

Church Street side of the 

school grounds. 

The installation was 

unveiled during an event at 

the school earlier this month. 

Waimakariri District Mayor 

Dan Gordon was aguest 

speaker during the evening 

event and said it was a 

privilege to help the school 

celebrate something 

incredibly special —the 10 

year anniversary of Ngā 

Rākau eRua, the school’s 

bilingual unit. 

‘‘This milestone is not only a 

tribute to the past 10 years of 

learning and growth, it is also 

acelebration of everything 

this unit represents: 

connection, identity and 

commitment to afuture where 

te reo Māori (Maori language) 

and tikanga (Māori custom) 

are woven into everyday 

learning.’’ 

The bilingual unit team 

leader Liana Abraham, who is 

also an assistantprincipal at 

the school, said she and her 

former husband were 

recruited for the purpose of 

establishing the Ngā Rākau e 

Rua. 

‘‘The firstmeeting with the 

school community and the key 

ideas for the establishment 

began under our leadership,’’ 

she said. 

‘‘Highlights over the years 

include strong relationships 

with whānau (family)and 

tamariki (children) who for 

some cases have been 

involved for over five years.’’ 

‘‘There have also beenrich 

learningexperiences that 

tamariki have been able to do 

that have strengthenedtheir 

knowledgeofTeAoMāori 

(Māori culture),including 

marae (meetingplace) 

experiences at Tuahiwi, 

Wairewa (in Little River), 

Rāpaki (in Lyttelton) and 

Takahanga (in Kaikoura),’’ 

she said. 

‘‘Camps that are designed 

around exposure to marae 

and outdoor activitiesat 

Waipara and Living Springs 

that naturally build strong 

parental engagement. 

Schoolwide interaction 

with kapa haka (Māori 

cultural group) and 

development of teaching and 

learning of Te reo Māori, and 

Special event celebrated ... Rangiora Borough Schoolhas celebrated the 10th anniversary if its Nga Rakau 

eRua (Bilingual Unit) by unveiling anew art installationinthe schoolgrounds during an evening function at 

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Solar farm submission deadlineextended 


LocalDemocracy Reporter 

Waipara residentshave been given 

more time to have their say on a 

proposed solar farm near their village. 

The Hurunui District Council has 

extended the deadline for submissions 

on aproposed solar farm near 

Waipara, after acknowledging it had 

not included all the documents 

relevant to the application on its 

website. 

The deadline is now 5pm on 

Thursday,August 14. 

Aucklandbased Far North Solar 

Farm Ltd plans to build a180hasolar 

farm near Waipara, north of Amberley. 

At its peak, the farm's 250,000 panels 

would generate up to 144 megawatts, 

enough to power an estimated30,000 

homes. 

Council staff said the extension is ‘‘to 

ensure submitters are able to have a 

full understanding of the application 

when preparing and makingtheir 

submission’’. 

Areport prepared by council staff 

found ‘‘the adverse effects of the 

applicationwere more than minor with 

TheMandevilleTavern 

Annual Hunt Competition 

Mandevillehunt entries close August 15 

Keen hunters can take ashareofa 

$10,000 prize pool next month at the 

annual Mandeville Tavern deer and pig 

hunt. 

An impressive line up of animals is 

expected at the hunt which runs from 

Friday, August 15 with the final weigh in 

at 2pm at the tavern in Raven Quay, 

Kaiapoi,onAugust 17. 

Tavern owner Lindsay Peters, who 

has owned the pub for more than three 

decades, says the traditional hunt 

attracts seasoned hunters, and agreat 

bunch of young hunters aged 16 years 

and over. 

All are keen to take aim at pigs and 

deer over the duration of the hunt and 

bag adecent animal to be eligible fora 

prize. 

The hunt is confined to pigs and deer. 

Mr Peters says the prize pool forthe 

annual event is $10,000,including a 

$1000 rifle. 

One lucky entrant will have the 

opportunity to win the rifle, but will 

regard to landscape andvisual 

effects’’. 

Agroup of concerned residents 

formed Save Waipara Valley lastyear 

and set up awebsite, 

savewaiparavalley.com. 

Save Waipara Valley founder Lizzy 

Kelsey urged concerned residents to 

make asubmission. 

‘‘Suchalargescale industrial 

development has no place so close to 

homes, or in our flourishingtourism 

district,’’ shesaid. 

Among the group’s concernsare the 

potentialimpacts on the environment, 

how thesolar panels would stand up to 

‘‘North Canterbury's notoriously 

strong winds’’, risks to passing 

motorists from glare from the panels 

and theimpact on property values. 

AFar North Solar Farm 

spokesperson said the companysought 

independent advice to assess the 

environmental impacts andconsulted 

with neighbours prior to makingthe 

submission. 

‘‘We are aware that there are still 

some incorrect assumptionsabout the 

project in online materials created by 

asmall minority group of people 

need to present their Firearms Licence 

to claim the prize. 

Majorsponsors of the event are Pre 

Cut Construction, Hunting and Fishing 

North Canterbury,NCHonda, Joyce 

Built, Chinnery Fencing, and Gem 

Kitchens. 

Mr Peterssays the tavern is extremely 

grateful forthe support of the sponsors 

who help make the hunt competitive. 

There are prizes forthe heaviest boar, 

sow, stag and hind, and the heaviest 

average weight of agroup of pigs. 

There will also be alarge variety of 

spot prizes up for grabs for those 

entering the competition. 

Entries,which are limited to 100, 

close on Wednesday, August 13, at 5pm. 

Prized catches ... Pigs entered in a 

previous Mandeville Tavern hunt. 

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opposingthe project. Our experts have 

concluded that glint andglare will not 

be an issue. The solar farm will be 

engineered to the local windand other 

weather conditions.’’ 

The spokesperson encouraged 

anyone with questionstorefer to the 

independent reports attached to the 

submission. 

‘‘Compared to many other land uses, 

solar is clean,quiet andecologically 

sound. There will be lessspraying, 

cropping, stock pugging and other 

issues. 

‘‘There will not be regular spraying, 

useoffrost fans, burning offrost pots 

or water spraying to preventfrosts.’’ 

Speaking to Local Democracy 

Reportingearlier this month, Waipara 

Residents’ Association chairperson 

Steven Ellis encouraged residents to 

have their say. 

‘‘Everyonehas their own views one 

way or the other for differentreasons. 

‘‘Some can’t see aproblem andthere’s 

others who think it is not agood 

situation to have asolar farm this close 

to avillage.’’ 

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ByDAVID HILL 


Waimakariri’s water services structure 

has been given the green light. 

The Department of Internal Affairs 

(DIA) has given the tick of approval to the 

Waimakariri District Council’s water 

services delivery plan, whichwillsee the 

council beefup its inhouse business 

unit in line with the Government’s Local 

Water Done Well legislation. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said 

the decision was good news forthe 

district,after the council consulted onits 

water services delivery plan as partofits 

annual plan consultation. 

The council received 764 submissions 

on the topic. with 97 percent in support of 

the council’s preferred option. 

Mr Gordon said the council has 

invested in its water infrastructureover 

anumber of years, which meant it was 

not going to face the same costs for 

upgrades as other councils werefacing. 

‘‘Because of this, modelling of future 

costs has shown that in the first 10 years 

the best model for Waimakaririisan 

internal business unit. 

‘‘This provides certainty for the 

community and through abusiness unit 

we retain effective control and influence, 

which is what is important to the 

community.’’ 

The council operatessix urban 

drinking water schemes and fiverural 

drinking water schemes, servicing 

around21,500 urban, rural and 

commercial properties. 

It also operates two wastewater 

schemes serving around 18,800 

properties, and five urban and seven 

rural stormwater drainage areas. 

Council staff said more than $100m has 

been invested in the district’s water 

infrastructure over the last 20 years. 

The waters service delivery plan 

outlines the steps the council will make 

Dan Gordon 

over the next 12 to 24 months to ensure 

the structure is aligned with the new 

legislation, with fully ringfenced 

financials for drinking water and 

wastewater. 

Mr Gordon said the council has 

established operational relationships 

with the Hurunui and Kaikōura councils, 

and remains open to expanding these 

shared service arrangements. 

The Hurunui and Kaikōura district 

councils voted separately in May to form 

ajoint water services council controlled 

organisation(CCO) in line with the 

Government’s Local Water Done Well 

legislation. 

The two councils have now prepared a 

memorandum of understanding and a 

draft water services delivery plan which 

willbepresented to their respective 

council meetings next week. 

The councils have both said the door 

remains open to Waimakariri joining 

their CCO. 

The Hurunui council supplies water to 

households in the Ashley and Loburn 

areas,whileWaimakariri offers design 

and IT services to the Hurunui and 

Kaikōura councils’ water units when 

needed. 

NEWS 

The North Canterbury News, July 24, 2025 17 

Youth MP to lobby for buses 

By DAVID HILL 


Waimakariri’s Youth MP plans to join 

forces with other CanterburyYouth MPs to 

lobby for better public transportservices. 

Simone Bisschoff has returned to 

Rangioraafter abig week in Wellington 

recently, and is keen to getback to 

advocating for more buses in North 

Canterbury. 

She spent two days as Youth MP for 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey at the Youth 

Parliament, before attending the Model 

United Nations Conference. 

‘‘I’ve met with the other Christchurch 

Youth MPs and I’m keen to talk to them 

about how they feel about it and how we 

can collectively do something about public 

transport. 

‘‘They (Environment Canterbury) are 

trying to expand it more where it’s more 

populated, which is understandable, but 

you can’t ignore one group of people just to 

benefit another.’’ 

Simone, who is also the Waimakariri 

Youth Council cochair,said bus services 

have been discussed at youth council 

meetings. 

Young peoplehave expressed concerns 

about the times the bus runs, the time it 

takes to get from Rangiorainto the central 

city and the lack of services beyond 

Rangiora. 

Simone arrived in Wellington on June 30, 

where she met other Youth MPs and 

received abriefing about how Parliament 

works. 

There were 123 Youth MPs, plus another 

20 youth to make up the Press Gallery. 

The Youth Parliament ran for two days, 

with Simone sitting on asport and 

recreation working group and making a 

speech in Parliament. 

The working group debated participation 

of young people in sport, including ‘‘social 

stigma’’, funding and participation by home 

school students. 

Youth MP ... Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey 

(left) catches up with Youth MP Simone 

Bisschoff, after her return to Rangiora. 

Photo: David Hill 

Simone’s speech was about mental 

health and how affects high achieving 

students, which was directed at her fellow 

Youth MPs. 

While there was some drama in the 

media, as several Youth MPs felt their 

speeches had been censored, Simone was 

pleased with how it went. 

At the Model United Nations, Simone 

took on the role of the Russian Federation. 

‘‘We had adifferent mock bill each day 

and the Security Council was definitely 

very interesting. Ilearnt quite afew new 

skills in debating.’’ 

Now back at Rangiora High School, the 

year 13 studentisexpectingabusy 

remainder of the year with assessments. 

She plans to study law at the University 

of Canterbury and said she is interested in 

‘‘doing something along the lines of 

politics’’. 

The youth council is also continuing to 

work on its Dudley Park revamp project 

and has another river clean up in the 

pipeline. 

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for climate change and major weather 

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Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) 

warning alack of clarity over who pays 

for measures to protect communities 

from sea level rise, flooding and weather 

events could leave ratepayers with a 

hefty bill. 

The concern follows the release of a 

report from the Ministry for the 

Environment’s Independent Reference 

Group on Climate Adaptation,which 

raises the question of who should pay. 

Waimakariri District Council chief 

executive Jeff Millward said his council 

is beginning work on aclimate 

adaptation strategy as it looks to prepare 

for the threat of sea level rise and the 

growing number of severe weather 

events. 

For earthquakes and flooding events, 

the council has insurance through the 

local authorityprotection plan, which 

covers 40 percent and the balance 

coming from Government or loan 

funding. 

But preparing for sea level rise and 

floodmitigation measures costs money, 

Mr Millward said. 

As the risks become more severe, there 

may be changes to what insuranceis 

available, or even ‘‘no insuranceatall’’. 

‘‘Does it fall back on the ratepayer or 

the tax payer? It is abit more 

complicated and alot more discussion 

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so there is going to be alot of modelling 

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develop and array of tools,’’ Mr Millward 

said. 

The Ministry’s report warns it may not 

be sustainable for Government buyouts 

to continue forproperties in at risk 

areas,with weather events such as those 

facing the Nelson region expected to 

become yearlyevents somewhere in New 

Zealand. 

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over a20year period. 

The group recommended adaptation 

measures, such as flood schemes, sea 

walls and infrastructure, should be 

funded by those who benefit. 

The Hurunui District Council has 

completed climate adaptation plans in 

partnership with its beach communities. 

It has led to the council buying a$3.8m 

block of land south of Amberley to 

prepare for future events. 

Residents from atriskcommunities 

will be able to secure sections by paying 

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The plotofland would be attached to 

their existing property, so the two 

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or build onsite. 

The council’s chief executive Hamish 

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need some guidance from Government. 

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involved at all. We should only be 

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conversation about this.’’ 

LGNZ vicepresident CampbellBarry 

said the Ministry’s report has failed to 

address some concerns previously raised 

by local government. 

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urgency. 

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ByJOHN COSGROVE 

What do you do with dead 

possum carcasses? 

It was aproblem Amberley 

possum trapper Hamish 

Trolove faced when he 

discovered he was running out 

of room to bury them on his 

property. 

But luckily, alocal pair of 

large, razorbeaked kāhu 

(Australasian swamp harrier) 

solved his problem, and he now 

runs apossum buffet for the 

birds, reducing possum waste 

and helping keep kāhu off the 

roads. 

‘‘It’s avery seasonal 

operation. The possum catch 

rate is very low at this time of 

the year,’’ says Hamish. 

‘‘We generally get one every 

day over summer and autumn, 

but now we're down to about 

one every two or three weeks at 

the moment.” 

He says the buffet site itself is 

abit underwhelming as it is just 

abare bit of earth. 

‘‘I had considered building a 

table for them, but the first 

thing they do is drag the carcass 

into the longer grass, so atable 

wouldn't have achieved much.’’ 

Hamish began the buffet a 

little over ayear ago. 

‘‘I had been trapping possums 

for awhile on our rural 

propertyinNorth Canterbury, 

which comes with achunk of 

forest on it and some paddocks. 

‘‘Most mornings, Iwas finding 

myself digging alargish hole to 

bury them under areas where 

we planned to plant trees. It 

was the only way of disposing of 

THE 

them.’’ 

He says he had even 

considered ‘‘Sky Burials’’, but 

that seemed pretty gruesome. 

‘‘What Ihadn’t considered 

was using harriers to reduce 

the sizeofthe possums, and 

therefore reduce the size of the 

hole required to burythem in.’’ 

The realisation came one 

morning after he had left a 

freshly caught possum outside 

the back doorwhile he nipped 

inside. 

‘‘Five minutes later,I 

decided I’d better go and bury 

the possum, and Istepped out 

into astorm of possum fur and 

large wings.’’ 

Aharrier had spotted the 

possum and decided to help 

itself. 

‘‘It was welcome to it, but just, 

notatmyback door. 

‘‘At that point, Idecided to try 

out the idea offeeding the 

possums to the harriers. Better 

for me, becauseIdon’t need to 

dig somany holes,better for 

them, becauseitkeeps them 

safely off the road. 

‘‘Almost the firstthing they do 

after I’ve put out afresh possum 

is to move it –maybe they have 

their ideas of how ameal 

should be laid out. 

‘‘I often spend some time 

searching for what they’ve done 

with the previous carcass, so I 

can bury it. It’s acaseof 

following the trail of fur. 

‘‘It almost seems like some 

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they like to play. Nice of them, 

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harriers. 

The menu for the bird feeder 

consists of mice, rats, rabbits, 

hares, and possums, and it now 

attracts multiple harriers. 

Hamish says, as far as 

harriers’ tastes go, it appears 

rodents are much more highly 

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‘‘There are some great little 

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and possess the tablemanners 

and social skills of twoyearolds. 

‘‘Harriers are fun, and they 

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stupor looking like they’re 

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harrier swoops in at this stage, 

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‘‘If there is another harrier 

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possum will cover it with its 

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‘‘Two possums, two harriers 

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than the one you’ve got. 

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feeder and the nearby nest, and 

then later to see several young 

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YOUR lOcalspecialists 

fORallYOUR gaRdeningneeds 

Brightenupwinter with plenty of colour 

There are plenty of plants that are 

happy to make their mark through 

winter gloom. 

By Rachel Vogan 

Often in winter we enjoy the garden 

from the comfort of indoors,looking at it 

through the window, so why not plant 

something you will enjoy looking at. 

Veronica Peduncularis ‘OxfordBlue’ 

This is an oldie but agoodie, and who 

doesn't love ablast of blue! Domes of 

groundcovering bronzecoloured leaves 

give way to sparkling blue flowers form 

now until well into spring. 

While this perennial looks delicate, it 

copes with frost, afew days of snowand 

dry periods during summer. being 

shallow rooted makes this agood option 

for retaining walls, banks, plantersand 

hanging baskets. Full sun seems to 

ensure abetter show of flowers, 

however it will still bloom in partial 

shade. 

Tractor seat plant 

With its large luscious leaves, Ligularia 

reinformis plant may not look like it is a 

big toughie, but it totally is. It thrives in 

both semishade and halfday sun. it will 

cope with less water in summer, 

however, the results of this are smaller 

leaves, so it seems ashame to make it 

struggle. Team it up with strong foliage 

plants or blend it into flower bordersfor 

apunch of gloss. 

Nandina ‘Magical Lemon Lime’ 

Mostofusare familiar with the bright 

red and orange tones of Nandina 

domestica ‘Firepower’ and others. Now 

thereisayellow version. The dwarf 

plant caught my eye with its clean 

lemonyellow new growth, which 

sprouts above bright green leaves. 

Hardy to cold and being drought 

tolerant, this is aplant to add to your 

wish list if you are after all yearround 

appeal, with alittle or not maintenance. 

Ideal option for potsand containers too. 

Full sun is best. The plant changes from 

shades of lemonand lime to dark green 

once the leaves are mature. 

Cordyline Australis ‘Cha Cha’ 

Foranyone who wants aplant to dance 

in the garden all year round, then this 

hybrid cabbage tree is an option. The 

strappy citrus yellow and pale pink 

leaves weep from the centre of the main 

steam, creating acolourful graceful 

look. Team it up with other flashy 

foliage plants like heucheras or tiarellas 

or look to blend it in with native border 

plantings.Happy in sun and semi shade, 

this plant is aripper in large tubs and 

urns. And don’t panic it doesn’t get too 

tall either;its eventual height is 1.5m 

high. 

‘BerryDelight’ 

How good does the foliage on this hybrid 

loganberry and boysenberry look? This 

Colourful display ... Brighten up winter by planting something you enjoylooking at from 

the comfortofindoors. 

PHOTO: FILE 

plant not only has the most delicious 

sweet, dark black berries in summer, but 

it looks apicture in autumn and winter 

before the foliage finally falls off just 

before spring. This plant is aworthy 

contender to use as aclimber to cover a 

ThePlaceToGo 

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Beautiful Garden 

fence or hide an ugly view or vista, and 

what’s even better is that it is selffertile, 

so you only need one plant. Full 

sun is amust to stimulate the most fruit 

as is areasonable amount of winter 

chilling to initiate loads of flower buds.

NEWS 


Close down rural thefts 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Police are urging rural property 

owners to be vigilant and ensure their 

property is secure, including farm 

gates. 

Hurunui Sub area supervisor 

Sergeant Rob Irvine says rural 

property owners are encouraged to 

beef up their security with good 

lighting around sheds and their 

homes, by putting locks on farm 

buildings and gates, and installing 

cameras. 

Sensor lights and alarms can also be 

installed to help make properties safe 

and less appealing to burglars. 

Police say alot of reported thefts are 

committed by opportunistic criminals 

looking for an insecure shed, afarm 

vehicle with keys left in the ignition or 

an open gate. 

‘‘It's important to ensure your 

property,including fuel tanks, are 

secure and locked to restrict theft and 

tampering.’’ 

Police recommend: 

Locking your property and auxiliary 

buildings when you leave, even if it's 

only for ashort time. 

Locking vehicles,and taking the 

keyswith you. 

Using chains and lockstosecure 

openingsand access. 

Keep in contactwith your 

neighbours and let one anotherknow 

if you see anything unusual. 

If you see anything suspicious contact 

Police immediately on 105 or Crime 

Stoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Further burglary prevention advice is 

available on the Police website. 

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L’il Chuck’s stunning evening of 

Skiffle, Blues and Song —aone man 

band singalong —will be held at the 

Balcairn Hall on Saturday,August 30 

at 7.30 pm 

Tickets $30 from Sally Mac’s, 

Amberley; Sefton Garage and Stan’s 7 

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Rangiora Museum 

Apresentation will be given at the 

Rangiora Museum on Sunday, July 27, 

by David Laird, asustainable 

woodworker and qualified carpenter 

who creates furniture from end of life 

trees. 

He specialises in transforming Elm 

and Oak trees, using traditional 

knowledge about milling, seasoning 

and steam bending timber, when 

combined with some modern methods. 

There will be samples of his work on 

display and the talk will be illustrated 

with photos by David Petrie. 

David Laird was raised in Rangiora 

and was an accomplished rugby player 

who played for senior teams and also 

travelled to Scotland to play rugby. All 

welcome at the museum, at 29 Good 

Street, behind the Bowling Club, at 

2pm. 

No need to book. Free, although 

donations appreciated from nonmembers 

of the Rangiora Early 

Records Society. Afternoon tea served 

along with our community chat. The 

Museum is open Wednesdays and 

Sundays, 1.30 to 4pm. 

Pest Trapping Workshop 

Aworkshop for trappers, and people 

keen to get involved, in learning more 

about effective trapping methods and 

technology,and monitoring outcomes, 

will be held at Culverden on Sunday, 

July 27. 

Practical ways of working together, 

such as collating data using Trap NZ, 

and strategies to rid Hurunui of pests 

that threaten our natural environment 

will be discussed. 

Speakers include Richard Shaw of 

Blythe Valley Catchment Group and 

Sue Sinclair of Birdsong Trust 

Restoration Project. Shaun Ryan of 

2040 Ltd will also be there to 

demonstrate AI thermal cameras and 

automated bird monitoring. 

It will run from 1pm to 4pm in Amuri 

Community Room, School Road, 

Culverden. 

Register formore info with the 

Hurunui Biodiversity Trust — 

hurunuibiodiversity@gmail.com or 

call 0221 600383. 

Know an inspiringyoungperson in 

Waimakariri? 

Nominations are now open for the 

Waimakariri Youth Service Award. 

This is the community’s chance to 

celebrate young people who are 

making areal impact through their 

time, energy and care for others. 

Whether they are leading community 

projects, volunteering behind the 

scenes, or simply making life better 

for those around them, the 

Waimakariri District Council wants to 

hear their story. 

Nominations close Monday 4August. 

Nominate now: waimakariri.govt.nz/ 

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GLOW Cooking 

The first of this year’s Global Locals of 

Waimakariri (GLOW) Multicultural 

Cooking Class’s French Savoury and 

Sweet Crêpes is being heldon 

Wednesday evening starting from 

5.30pm to 7.30pm on July 30, at the 

Kaiapoi HighSchool Hospitality 

Kitchen. 

Join local home cook Anna for a 

handsonevening of delicious French 

cooking. 

In this fun and interactive class, 

attendees’s will learn how to make 

traditional savoury crêpes filled with 

béchamel sauce, ham, cheese, and 

mushrooms –plus asweet crêpe 

option to finish on ahigh note. Glutenfree, 

vegetarian, vegan, and dairyfree 

options available on request. 

Cost is $25 per person and the group 

size is limited to 20 spots. 

To join in these handsoncooking 

classes and taste avariety of cuisines 

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Air Force Reunion 

Registrations are open for the Royal 

New Zealand Air Force Association's 

80th anniversary reunion on the 

weekend of October 18 and 19 at the 

Air Force Museum of New Zealand. 

The association was formed at the end 

of World War Two in 1945 to provide 

support for the more than 40,000 

veterans adjusting to life after the 

war. 

Over the past 80 years the association 

has provided support, fellowship and 

connection for thousands of New 

Zealanders. 

It will be achance for people to 

reconnect and rekindle old 

friendships, they’ll also be ableto 

reconnect with their former aircraft in 

the museum and with Wigram being 

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FORESTRY 


Dronesand satellites new forestry tools 

University of Canterbury researchers 

are using drones and satellite remote 

sensing to track the health of 

eucalyptus trees from above and 

protect the future of New Zealand’s 

plantation forests./ 

Originally from Nepal, Te Whare 

Wānanga oWaitaha |University of 

Canterbury (UC) PhD candidate Shiva 

Pariyar is breaking new ground with 

remote sensing research that could 

help reduce economic and 

environmental losses caused by pest 

damage in nonnative eucalyptus 

species./ 

‘‘In New Zealand, plantation forestry 

is dominatedbyPinus radiata (pine), 

which needs chemical treatment to 

make the timber durable,’’ Pariyar 

says. 

‘‘To avoid the environmentalrisks of 

chemicals leaching into the soil and 

water, New Zealand Dryland Forest 

Innovation (NZDFI) has introduced 

naturally durable eucalyptus species 

as amore sustainable alternative.’’/ 

However, these eucalyptus trees, 

imported from Australia, are 

vulnerable to paropsine beetles, also 

known as leafchewing beetles, and 

other pests. 

‘‘Leaves are the most important part 

of the tree. 

‘‘Damage or defoliation significantly 

reduces the tree’s ability to 

photosynthesise, affecting their 

growth and forest productivity.’’/ 

One of his supervisors, Associate 

Professor Steve Pawson, says New 

Zealand cultivates over 15,000 

hectares of eucalyptus, with the impact 

of paropsine beetles varying widely 

depending on the severity of theattack 

and the type of eucalypt production 

system. 

‘‘Potential yield loss is estimatedat 

$10 million per year, with control costs 

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currently estimated at $1 to $2.6 

million,’’ he says./ 

Using dronemounted light detection 

and ranging (LiDAR) andmultispectral 

sensors, and highresolution satellite 

imagery from trial sites across 

Marlborough andNorth Canterbury, 

Shiva is developing anew model to 

detect and quantify the spatial extent, 

intensity, frequency andtiming of 

eucalyptus defoliation both at the 

individual treelevel and across entire 

landscapes. 

‘‘Human eyes can’t always pick up 

subtle changes in canopy greenness or 

stress levels, but the technology we use 

can. 

‘‘Groundbased measurements are 

costly, timeconsuming, labour 

intensive andoften impractical in 

remote or dangerousenvironments.// 

‘‘Without timely and accurate 

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effectively that may cause longterm 

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‘‘My research outcome supports 

forest managers and policy makers to 

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measurestoimprove forest health and 

vitality of eucalyptusplantation.’’ 

Shiva’s research supports the 

expansion of targeted plantations of 

100,000 hectares of naturally durable 

eucalyptusinNew Zealand by 2050. 

‘‘If the trial is successfulthis model 

could be used not just here but globally 

—wherever eucalyptusisplanted as a 

sustainable alternative to chemically 

treated pine./ 

‘‘I wanted to build on my skills in the 

field of remote sensing and technology. 

‘‘And luckily, Ifound this 

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expand my theoretical knowledge and 

practical understanding including 

recent technologies. 

‘‘UC has given me all the facilities 

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operate drones. 

‘‘Now Ican prepare flight plans, fly 

drones and analyse data for future 

use.’’/ 

Shiva is currently participating in 

the Research Student Showcase,an 

annual event for postgraduate students 

that offers valuable training 

workshops, great prizes, and the 

opportunity to present their research 

to abroader audience./ 

His project is supported by the UC 

Doctoral Scholarship, NZDFI, and the 

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New toolstomeasuremethane emissions 

New tools are expectedtomake it easier 

for farmers to measure their methane 

emissions. 

Researchers at Earth Sciences New 

Zealand (formerly NIWA) say new tools 

will help farmers, landfill operators, 

and wastewater treatment facilities 

more accurately measure methane 

emissions, verify sources and validate 

efforts to reduce them. 

By using drone and vehiclemounted 

sensors, users can produce moreprecise 

and accurate information, which will 

enable amore rapid assessment of 

efforts to reduce methane emissions. 

Methane is New Zealand’s most 

significant greenhouse gas, making up 

more than 50 percent of the country’s 

emissions, primarily from farmed 

livestock and waste facilities. 

Unlike carbon dioxide, methane is 

more potent but shorterlived, meaning 

reductions can have aswift climate 

impact. 

The latest initiative is delivering a 

suite of tools to help New Zealand’s 

largest methaneemitting sectors, says 

Earth Sciences NZ atmospheric 

scientist Dr Peter Sperlich. 

‘‘These new methods can be game 

changers for our agriculture sector and 

for the waste industry. 

‘‘To addressthe problem of how to 

accurately measure methane emissions 

from agriculture, landfills and 

wastewater, we’ve tested new groundbased 

and airborne technologies. 

‘‘By combining mobile technology and 

atmospheric science with worldfirst 

measurement techniques, we have 

improvedour national capability for 

methane monitoring at the paddock and 

facility scale.’’ 

Environment Canterbury senior 

strategy manager Jesse Burgess said the 

results willhelp improve environmental 

outcomes in the region. 

‘‘Congratulations to NIWA on their 

achievement in furthering our 

collectiveability to measure methane 

emissions in away that enables the 

source to be identified accurately.’’ 

Mr Burgesssaid it was too soon to 

predict howthis development might 

help informthe council’s future 

planning framework as it would depend 

on the uptake of this tool and the 

willingnessofusers to share their data. 

‘‘As partofthe climate change work 

programme, we welcome initiatives that 

improve emissions data collection. We 

arekeen to support the agriculture 

sector to take up any opportunities 

offered by emerging technology.’’ 

CBS Co-operative launches into 

rural sector after building success 

Following years of strong growth and 

success supporting tradespeople across 

New Zealand, CBS Cooperative has 

announced its official expansioninto 

the rural sector. 

Founded with the mission of 

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collective buying power, CBS has 

delivered unmatched value to over 1800 

members in the building and 

construction industries. 

Today, that same successful model is 

being extended to support New 

Zealand’s farmers, growers,and rural 

contractors. 

‘‘After listening to the needs ofour 

members and seeing the similarities in 

buying patterns between trades and 

rural businesses, we knew it was time to 

launch into the rural sector,’’ Carl 

Taylor, CEO of CBS Cooperative says. 

‘‘The coop model works because it’s 

built on transparency, unity, and giving 

back. 

‘‘That’s something rural New Zealand 

can absolutely benefit from.’’ 

CBS members gain access to exclusive 

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SPORT 


Stokes top-performer 

Rangiora rally driver Jack Stokeshas 

claimed one of New Zealand motorsport’s 

highest honours for emerging talent, 

winning the 2025 Bruce McLarenTrophy. 

The 23yearold was named the topperforming 

athlete at this year’s Elite 

MotorSport Academy of New Zealand 

camp, held in Dunedin. 

The intensive weeklong programme is 

designed to push young drivers both 

physically and mentally, preparing them 

for careers at the highest levels of the 

sport. 

Run in conjunction with the Otago 

Academy of Sport, the Academy focuses 

on all aspects of elite athlete development 

—from fitness and nutrition to mental 

skills, media training, sponsorship, and 

team building. 

Performance is measured throughout 

the camp, and the Bruce McLaren Trophy 

is awarded to the standout participant. 

Stokes impressed throughout the week 

with his leadership, attitude, and 

willingness to learn. 

‘‘It’s areal honour —Ihonestly wasn’t 

expecting it,’’ Stokes says. 

‘‘It’s been atough but hugely rewarding 

week. We’ve covered so many areas that 

make up being acomplete athlete,not just 

agood driver. 

‘‘Being around such atalented group of 

guys made it even more special. We were 

all learning, pushing each other, and 

growing the whole time.’’ 

Stokes says one of his biggest takeaways 

was understanding how much goes into 

success behind the wheel —beyond speed 

alone. 

‘‘There are so many elements that 

contribute to performance. It’s not just 

about how fast you can drive—it’s about 

mindset, preparation, and how you carry 

yourself out of the car as well.’’ 

MotorSport New Zealand President 

Deborah Day praised Stokes for his efforts. 

‘‘Jack truly represents what the Elite 

Motorsport Academy is all about,’’ she 

said. ‘‘His attitude, work ethic, and 

High honour ... Jack Stokes with the Bruce 

McLaren Trophy. 


commitment throughout the week made 

him adeserving winner of the Bruce 

McLaren Trophy. We’re excited to watch 

his journey continue.’’ 

Stokes was joined on the Academy 

podium by circuit racers Cameron Hill 

(second place) and Corban Sprague (third). 

All three were recognised for their growth, 

professionalism, and strong performances 

throughout the week. 

As part of the programme, all Academy 

participants now enter a12month tailored 

developmentpathway, with ongoing 

support and mentoring. Their progress 

will be monitored across the year, 

culminating inthe announcement of the 

overall 2025 Academywinner at next 

year’s MotorSport NZ Awards in May. 

Winners ... Tamsyn Braude (left) and Michele Stanley with their trophies at the TNT Muay 

Thai Amberley gym. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

Pair rewardedfor hard work 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Skill, not size, made all the difference 

when Tamsyn Braude won the World 

Kickboxing and Karate Association’s 

(WKA) NZ women’s amateur 64kg title at 

arecent tournament in Paeroa. 

She faced off against Carla Gay of 

Auckland forthe vacant title, and both 

fighters wanted it. 

‘‘Carla was so much taller than me,’’ 

says Tamsyn. 

‘‘I only came up to her shoulder, so I 

tookthe fight to her.’’ 

Tamsyn says Carla started with aseries 

of front kicks using her long legs, so she 

countered by kicking at her legs, which 

destabilised the tall woman. 

‘‘I debunked her plan and simply 

outsmarted and outscored her over the 

five rounds.’’ 

The 31yearold mother ofone, who 

works as aconstruction manager in 

Amberley, says she is stoked as she’s now 

the holder of anational title. 

‘‘When Igot back to work on Monday 

and put the national title belt on my desk, 

all the team knew what Ihad won and 

were happy for me.’’ 

She says her plan now is to continue 

training as she awaits further fights and 

title defences. 

She says shewill only be taking ashort 

break from training later this year, when 

her and wife Julia welcome asecond son, 

Cooper, into their family. 

She trains at the small TNT Muay Thai 

Amberley gym, which also celebrated the 

first scored fight win for another 

member, Michele Stanley, at the same 

tournament. 

Fighting in the 76kg women's weight 

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hopefully win it,’’ shesays. 

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Ashley and Glenmark-Cheviot finals bound 

31 

RUGBY 

Compiled BY LINDSAY KERR 

Ashley dug deep into extra time 

before heading off Oxford 3127 

in its Luisetti Seeds North 

Canterbury senior rugby semi 

final clash played at the Loburn 

Domain on Saturday. 

Elsewhere, habitual finalist 

and defending champions 

GlenmarkCheviot comfortably 

accounted for Ohoka 3712 in 

the second semi final clash, a 

game that was played at 

Cheviot. 

The two teams will square off 

in next week’s grand final at the 

Rangiora Showgrounds, along 

with other grades including the 

senior Bfinal between 

Saracens and Ohoka. 

Meanwhile the Oxford 

women’s rugby team has won 

the Bascik Transport 

Canterbury Women’s premier 

reserve competition for athird 

year in arow. 

In amatch up against Marist 

Albion at Oxford, the side won 

convincingly 38 7totake the 

top honours. 

Ashley vOxford 

There were signs late in the 

secondhalf Ashley was 

treading the same path it had 

the week before, when it was 

edged out by Ohoka. To that 

point Oxford had fought back 

from aseven point half time 

deficit, to lead by three. 

Oxford’s improvement 

throughoutthe season was 

clearly evident as it matched its 

more fancied rivals in all facets 

of play. 

Penalty goals were traded in 

the early exchanges before the 

Ashley backline sprang into 

action when first five eight 

Luke Gold was on hand to score 

the first of his three tries. 

Oxford stayed in touch 

through the boot of Archie 

Prain, who kicked two more 

penalties before Josh 

Tallenbach landed another 

penalty for Ashley. 

With 10 minutes remaining in 

the half and rain beginning to 

fall, adecisive run of play saw a 

missed Oxford clearing kick 

that eventually led to atry from 

Ashley winger Blake Tull. 

Tallenbach kicked another 

penalty and Callum Renwick 

finished off asolid Oxford build 

up with atry leaving Ashley 

with a2114lead at half time. 

Ten minutes into the second 

half ,Ronan McKean scored for 

Oxford following abullocking 

run by Rory Sloan. 

With the tryconvertedand 

the Oxford pack looking to 

dominate, the teams were on 

equal terms before Prain added 

another penalty for Oxford 

giving it a2421advantage. 

Penalties wereagain traded 

and with time running out a 

desperate Ashley unit, buoyed 

on by its vocal band of 

supporters, had the last say. 

With the game deep into 

injury time, and with the final 

phase of play Gold plucked the 

ball from aruck near the posts 

and sneaked over to score for a 

triumphant Ashley side. 

Matt Couch in the Ashley mid 

field had apolished 

performance, particularly on 

attack, and prop Josh 

Duckworth relished any chance 

to run with the ball. 

Dan Brooker and Josh Brown 

at the back of the Oxford scrum 

had stand out games and were 

responsible for grabbingmuch 

ofthe possession at the 

breakdown in the second half. 

Lock Nick Inch put in asolid 80 

minutes. 

Ashley 31 (Luke Gold 3, Blake 

Tull tries. Josh Tallenbach 1 

conversion, 3penalties) beat 

Oxford 27 (Callum Renwick, 

Ronan McKean tries. Archie 

Prain 1conversion, 3penalties. 

Matt Roberts apenalty). 

GlenmarkCheviot v 

Ohoka 

A3712scoreline in favour of 

GlenmarkCheviot did not 

reflect atrue indicationofthe 

evennessofits semi final 

encounter against Ohoka. 

Formand history suggested 

that the combined side should 

win at acanter, but Ohoka, after 

its impressiveshowing against 

Ashley the week before, 

dismissed this notion well 

before kickoff. 

Ohoka did much ofthe 

attacking in the first half, but it 

was GlenmarkCheviotthat 

scored two tries. 

Ohoka kept up its momentum 

for much ofthe second half, but 

again it was the home team that 

took fulladvantage when in 

attacking positions, scoring two 

more tries. 

Glenmark Cheviothooker 

Nick Hyde had amemorable 

day, scoring two tries and 

kicking the goals. 

GlenmarkCheviot 37 (Guy 

Jensen, Hamish Gibb, Nick 

Hyde (2) tries. Hyde 4 

conversions and 3penalties 

beat Ohoka 12;(Laai Tausa , 

Naita Fifita tries. Scott Allin, a 

conversion). 

Try time ... Oxford RFC Womens 

Premier Reserve’ Kelly Rotch 

scores in the first half of the final. 

PHOTO: KATH COSGROVE 

Winning celebration ... Oxford RFC Womens Premier 

Reserve Captain Patrice Garrick (right) congratulates 

team member Zoe Knox after the final whistle. 


Between ... Oxford’s Kelly Rotch dives under the 

legs of aMarist Albion player Isabella Grant, with 

her teammate Becky Black in support, as they try to 

breech the Marist line. 


Break out ... Oxford RFC 

Womens Premier Reserve Becky 

Black breaks through the Marist 

Albiondefence ofIsabella Grant, 

supported byGrace Jachi and 

Darlene HotwaniMyar. 

PHOTO: KATH COSGROVE 

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Lake not idyllic 



It might sound idyllic to live beside 

alake, but for Pegasus residents it is 

anythingbut. 

The Pegasus Residents Group Inc 

is seeking answers on the fate of 

Pegasus Lake, due to ongoing issues 

with toxic algae. 

Environment Canterbury (ECan) 

issued an abatement noticetothe 

developer,Templeton Pegasus Ltd, 

last month about the stateofthe 

lake. 

It followed the latest public health 

warning for toxic algae, which was 

issue in December. 

Frustration is growing among 

residents, who continue to face 

uncertainty, residents’ group 

chairperson Matt James said. 

‘‘We have agood relationship with 

Templeton Group, which has given 

us agood insight into the problem. 

‘‘For amanufactured lake it is 

very deep and the water is very stale. 

‘‘It is like agarden pond. It is fed 

by aquifers, but the flows aren’t fast 

enough to flush it out, which has 

causes the lake to layer.’’ 

The artificial lake was 

constructed by the original 

developer,Infinity Group, between 

2008 and 2010, with Todd Property 

Group taking over the development 

in late 2012. 

It is now owned by Templeton 

Pegasus Ltd, asubsidiaryof 

Templeton Group. 

Mr James said TempletonPegasus 

Ltd presented residentswith aplan 

last year, but he believes no progress 

has been made since. 

‘‘The community hasn’t heard 

back from Templeton for sometime 

and there’s alot of frustration and at 

times anger. 

‘‘My personal suspicion is it will 

end up with the council 

(Waimakariri District Council) 

having to deal with.’’ 

Fellow residents’ group 

committeemembers Colin Brownlee 

and Peter Johnston said the lake had 

been adrawcard in attracting 

residents to movetoPegasus. 

Algal bloom was firstreported in 

February 2015, with the lake closed 

to recreational use for the firsttime. 

Two months later ECan found the 

lake weeds had been sprayed with 

Diquat herbicide. 

An infringement noticewas issued 

to Todd Property Group in 2020, with 

the subdivision subsequently sold 

to Templeton Group. 

An ECan spokesperson said 

Templeton Pegasus Ltd holds four 

resource consents and is in breach 

of conditions in two of those 

consents. 

‘‘The lake is prone to bloomsof 

potentially toxic algae (‘bluegreen 

algae') over the summerperiod.’’ 

Templeton Pegasus Ltd has since 

issued aregistration of interestvia 

its consultancy firm WSPlastmonth 

to investigate options to remediate 

the lake. 

Templeton Pegasus Ltd has been 

contacted for comment. 

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Cuddly ambassador 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Kaiapoi’s cuddly new ambassador is on a 

mission to spread smiles, support local, 

and show off everything the friendly 

riverside town has to offer. 

But he began his role at the centre of a 

social media storm. 

The furore began with an innocent photo 

of agiant teddy bear leaving his home in 

Kaiapoi’s CBK Craft Bar and Kitchen. 

Speculation ran wild on line and around 

the town that the popular restaurant’s 

cuddly mascot had been stolen or had he 

just gone absent without leave to attend a 

teddy bears' picnic? 

However everything soon settled down 

when it was revealed that the bear had 

been chosen for an important new role and 

would be known as ‘‘Kaiapoi Ted’’. 

His new role followed agroupofKaiapoi 

business owners meeting with 

Waimakariri District councillor and 

WoodendSefton CommunityBoard 

member Brent Cairns to discuss how to 

promoteKaiapoi better. 

‘‘Someone at the meeting suggested 

Kaiapoi needed an ambassador,’’ Brent 

says. 

The idea had merit but with no budget to 

pay for abignamecelebrity, how could it 

be achieved? 

‘‘That’s when Sheree from Suburban 416 

(Kaiapoi restaurant, cafe and bar) 

suggested the oversized teddy bear at CBK 

Kaiapoi would make agood ambassador, 

he says. 

Everybody agreed that was agood idea 

and ‘‘Kaiapoi Ted’’ was born. 

Since then Ted, accompanied by Brent 

and his wife Shirley, has been winning 

friends and influencing people all over 

Kaiapoi with visits to the Darnley Club and 

BestStart Preschool. He was also aspecial 

guest at ateddy bears' picnic at The 

Sterling Kaiapoi Retirement Village, has 

taken acruise on the Kaiapoi River Queen 

and visited manyKaiapoi businesses 

including Paper Plus and Blackwells 

Department Store. 

‘‘His growing popularity has turned into 

more than just photoopportunities,’’ Brent 

says. ‘‘He is now booked for events like 

Kaiapoi High School’s CACTUS 

leadership programme and even avisit to 

John Rhind Funeral Home, proving his 

Celebrity bear ,.. CBK Craft Bar and 

Kitchen Kaiapoi’s popular bear Ted, is in big 

demand in his new role as Kaiapoi’s cuddly 

new ambassador. 

PHOTO: BRENT CAIRNS 

charm knows no bounds.’’ 

Ted has also inspired acommunity 

fundraiser for the Kaiapoi MenzShed and 

will be the face of an upcoming teddy bear 

hunt duringthe next school holidays in 

September. 

Families will pay asmall entry fee to 

search for preloved teddy bears which 

have been donated by Lesley Ottey of Re 

PurposePals and will be placed at 

locations acrossKaiapoi. ‘‘All proceeds 

will go towards helping the Menz Shed 

move from their Suttons site to the new 

community hub on Courtenay Drive. The 

bears will later be gifted as prizes,’’ Brent 

says. 

Now with afull calendar of events to 

attend, ‘‘Kaiapoi Ted’’ has become much 

more than amarketing stunt. 

‘‘He is asymbol of community, creativity, 

and local pride bringing people together 

and reminding us all of the joy in simple 

things,’’ Brent says. 

‘‘So next time you spot agiant bear 

wandering around Kaiapoi, give him a 

wave.’’ 

Schools increase rolls 



Building project planning has started at 

two NorthCanterburyChristian schools, 

following approval to grow their school 

rolls. 

The Ministry of Education has granted 

permission to RangioraNew Life School 

and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School 

(Rangiora) to increase their maximum 

rolls 

RangioraNew Life School will raise its 

roll from 470 to 570 students, while St 

Joseph’s School will increase its roll from 

175 to 225 over the next three years. 

St Joseph’s board of trustees presiding 

member Emma Dangerfield said it is the 

first time in 25 yearsthe school has been 

able to increase its roll, despite the 

growing population. 

‘‘The Catholic Parish of Waimakariri has 

also seen growth in the number of active 

members. 

‘‘While we are grateful to achieve the 

maximum roll increase, we are conscious 

it is unlikely to exceed thedemand we 

have for enrolments.’’ 

Ms Dangerfield said the school will build 

six new classrooms, as it takes the 

opportunity to replace some ageing 

teaching spaces. 

The new classrooms will be built next to 

the playing field, off Percival Street, while 

classrooms on the George Street /Victoria 

Street corner will be decommissionedata 

later date. 

The school aims to have the work 

completed next year. 

Rangiora New Life School principal 

Stephen Walters said ground works got 

under way during the recent school 

holidays for six new classrooms,a 

resource room and an extension to the 

administration block. 

‘‘I’m excited. We’re not reliant on 

Ministry funding or oversight, so we just 

have to meet council regulations. 

‘‘We will have it done swiftly by the 

middle of next year and probably earlier. 

‘‘It is very exciting times for us.Itisa 

real blessing to be able to add more space 

for Christian families in North 

Canterbury.’’ 

Mr Walters said the school has been 

carrying waiting lists for anumber of 

years. 

‘‘It’s always lovely to make the call to 

those families and offer them aspace.’’ 

The bulk of the new places will be 

offered to primary students at the year 1to 

13 school. 

But Mr Walters said there are already 

plans to apply for afurtherroll increase 

for the secondary end of theschool in three 

years time.

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NominationsNow Open forthe Waimakariri 

Youth ServiceAward 

Do you know ayoung person making areal 

difference in the Waimakariri District? Now’s your 

chance to shine aspotlight ontheir incredible work! 

Nominations for the Youth Service Award are 

officially open and will close on Monday 4August. 

This award, introduced in 2022 as part of the 

Community Service Awards, celebrates the 

outstanding contributions of young people across 

our district. 

Lauren Tilley, Youth Development Facilitator at 

Waimakariri District Council, says the calibre of 

nominees continues toamaze them year after year. 

“There are some truly fantastic young people in our 

community doing inspiring things,” Lauren says. 

“These awards are our way ofrecognising just how 

valuable their contributions are.” 

Choosing just two recipients is no easy task. 

“That’s definitely the hardest part, but don’t let that 

stop you from nominating someone. Weabsolutely 

love reading the nominations and learning about all 

the awesome things young people are doing, it’s a 

real highlight for us.” 

Mayor Dan Gordon echoes the importance of 

acknowledging community service, especially 

among youth. 

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Unless otherwisestated, the 

followingmeetingswillbeheld 

in August 2025 in theCouncil 

Chamber, 215HighStreet, Rangiora. 

Council 

Tuesday, 5August at9am. 

Oxford-Ohoka CommunityBoard 

Wednesday, 6August at6.30pm atthe 

Mandeville Sports Club, 

431 Mandeville Road, Swannanoa. 

(The Public Forumsection of theagenda 

will occurfrom6.30pmto6.45pm). 

Woodend-Sefton CommunityBoard 

Monday, 11August at5.30pm atthe 

Woodend Community Centre, 

School Road, Woodend. 

Auditand Risk Committee 

Tuesday, 12 August at 9am. 

Rangiora-AshleyCommunityBoard 

Wednesday, 13 August at 7pm. 

Kaiapoi-TuahiwiCommunity Board 

Monday, 18August at4pm at the 

Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 

176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Utilitiesand RoadingCommittee 


District Planning and 

Regulation Committee 

Tuesday, 19 August at 1pm. 

CouncilWorkshopSession 


Communityand Recreation Committee 

Tuesday, 26 August at 1pm. 

Agendaswillbeavailable twoworking 

days before themeeting. Agendas, 

Minutes, andaudio recordings of 

meetings canbefound on theCouncil's 

website: waimakariri.govt.nz. 

SarahNichols 

Governance Manager 

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Jordis is atwo time champ 

Amberley high school student 

Jordis Dillon has retained her 

South Island women’s ATV 

championship title for the 

second year in arow at 

the 2025 Un4Seen Decals 

South Island MX Championship, 

held at the Dorie MotoCross (MX) 

Track just out of Rakaia. 

Jordis, aged 17, is in her final 

year at Avonside Girls High 

School, and says she is very 

happy and proud of her 

achievement winning the title for 

asecond year. 

‘‘It’s good to secure it again and 

I’m so stoked about it. Just like 

last year it wasn’t an easy task as 

the other competitors were all 

very tough,’’ she says. 

‘‘I had to use one of dad’s 

bigger bikes forthe other races. 

Dad’s (Ian Ffitch) bike is arace 

tuned Yamaha 450cc, abit bigger 

and more powerful than the 

400cc bike Iuse and Ifound I 

didn’t have the arm strength to 

hold it on full power in the 

corners, and over the jumps, it 

was fun to ride but so fast.’’ 

Jordis father, champion ATV 

racer Ian Ffitch, says the MX 

tracks are more physical than the 

Title number two ... Jordis Dillon(17) of Amberley, has retained her South 

Island women’s ATV championship title for asecond year. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

flat ones they use for their ATV 

TT champs. 

‘‘There are alot more jumps 

and deeper corners making them 

harder to ride on aATV bike.’’ 

Jordis’s next race meetings 

will be the raindelayed second 

round of the Canterbury ATV 

Association’s TT series held on 

Saturday before she tackles the 

2025 Revdup NZ TT Nationals 

against the nation’s top racers. 

The free to watch public event is 

being held at Glenmark Drive, 

Waipara over the weekend of 

August 23 and 24. 

Maxwins his first national title 

Apassion for racing and alifelong 

fascination with all forms of 

motorsport paid off for ayoung 

North Canterbury racer when he 

won his first national karting title 

acouple of weekends ago. 

Max Gosling (8), apupil at 

Southbrook School, took on racers 

years older than himself and won 

the Cadet ROK class title at the 

National Schools Karting 

Championship, held in Te Puke 

on July 12. 

Hosted by KartSport Bay of 

Plenty in conjunction with Mount 

Maunganui College, the 

KartSport NZ Schools National 

Championship was held at the 

Apparelmaster Raceway. 

It attracted primary, 

intermediate and secondary 

schoolaged competitors from all 

across the country,competing in 

five different classes: Cadet ROK, 

Vortex Mini ROK, 125cc Rotax 

Max Junior, Vortex ROK DVS 

Junior and 125cc Rotax Max 

Light. 

The Cadet ROK class was open 

to drivers aged seven to ten years. 

Max, who had turned eight 

earlier in June, has spent the past 

year competing in the Cadet ROK 

grade, and his win marks his first 

national title. 

His parents, Melissa and Tony 

Gosling, say the title was 

especially meaningful to Max 

when he realised who had 

claimed the same title in 2017. 

‘‘Max was born in 2017, the same 

year Louis Sharp, the driver he’s 

always looked up to and followed 

so closely, had won the title. That 

made the win all the more special 

for him.’’ 

Sharp (18) of Christchurch is a 

promising young racing driver 

presently competing in the FIA 

Formula 3series and won backtoback 

titles in the ROKiT British 

NEWS AND CLASSIFIEDS 

North Canterbury News, July 24, 2025 

Future champ ... Eightyearold Max Gosling with his national Cadet ROK 

class title he won at the National Schools Karting Championship in Te Puke. 


F4and GB3 Championships, 

prestigious junior singleseater 

series which have launched the 

careers of many F1 drivers. 

Louis is currently competing 

with the Rodin Motorsport team, 

owned by David Dicker—founder 

of Rodin Cars, headquartered in 

Mt Lyford. 

‘‘Max has been fortunate to 

spend time with Louis when he’s 

back in New Zealand,’’ says father 

Tony,arallying enthusiast and 

driver. ‘‘Louis has been fantastic 

at encouraging Max and 

convinced him to try his hand at 

tarmac racing after Max had spent 

acouple of years racing grass 

karts.’’ 

Tony saysMax also had the 

opportunity to watch Louis 

compete recently at the Race of 

Champions, which was held for 

the first time in Australia in May. 

Melissa saysitwas amazing 

watching Max mix and mingle 

with motorsports stars such as F1 

41 

legends Valtteri Bottas, Sebastian 

Vettel, Mick Schumacher, WRC 

rally stars Hayden Paddon and 

Sébastien Loeb. 

‘‘Louis was one of the invited 

NZ drivers competing at the 

event, so Tony and Max jumped at 

the opportunity to head to Sydney 

to support him. It was an amazing 

experience for Max, who got to 

hang out in the pits with the 

drivers. All these famous drivers 

took the time to talk to Max, he 

was so impressed and inspired,’’ 

she says. 

Tony says Max has always had a 

long fascination with everything 

related to motorsports and started 

grass kart racing when he turned 

five. 

‘‘He takes every opportunity to 

train and practise, he’s really 

dedicated. He’s been racing all 

over the country and in Australia 

this year, which has helped him 

improve alot in ashort space of 

time,” says Tony. 

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CLOSURE 

TheHurunui District 

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BarronAvenue, Ashley 

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Theproposedclosure 

is from theintersection 

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For tworace days: 

Saturday 20 and 

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From 9am to 6pm 

each day 

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Normal trading hours resume: Sunday 27 July. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. 

City Mall, Christchurch I (03) 379 7400 

www.ballantynes.co.nz 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ONTHE SALE VISIT WWW.BALLANTYNES.CO.NZ ORSCAN THE QR CODE

North Canterbury News: July 24, 2025

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