North Canterbury News: October 16, 2025

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Changescompromise MTFJ 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local DemocracyReporter 

Aruralemployment scheme 

designed to help young people find 

work has been further compromised 

by benefit changes. 

The Government’s plans to 

introduce means testing for 18 and 

19yearolds applying for 

jobseekers benefits, has left North 

Canterbury mayors questioning how 

it will impact on the Mayors’ 

Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) 

programme. 

The Kaikōura and HurunuiMTFJ 

programmes had their funding 

slashed earlier this year, after the 

Ministry of Social Development 

(MSD) changed its focus to getting 

young people off the jobseekers’ 

benefitrather than helping school 

leavers. 

Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle 

said he was surprised by the 

announcement, while Hurunui 

Mayor Marie Black questioned 

whether the new policy would work. 

Social Development Minister 

Louise Upston announced last week 

anew parental assistance test will 

be introduced from next month for 

those on the Job Seeker benefit, 

with the threshold being a 

household income of $65,529. 

Mrs Black said she watched the 

announcement with interest. 

‘‘I’m sure these policies come with 

good intent, but it doesn’t always 

work on the ground,’’ she said. 

‘‘The majorityofparents want to 

do what’s right for their children, 

but Idoappreciate for many parents 

there’s alot pressures. 

‘‘Policymakers are not alwaysas 

in touch with what adifference it’s 

(MTFJ) making on the ground as we 

are.’’ 

Mr Mackle said the Kaikōura 

MTFJ programme is continuing to 

support local youth, ‘‘but we need to 

keep jumping through more and 

more hoops’’. 

‘‘It’s hard to get young people into 

ajob, and even though it tends to be 

low paid, it’s arisk for employers to 

Job support ... Preston Nairn has started work at North Canterbury Quarries thanks 

to the support of the Hurunui Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme. 

PHOTO: HURUNUI DISTRICT COUNCIL 

take on ayoung person. 

‘‘So, alittle help goesalong way 

for the employer to consider doing 

it.’’ 

MSD industry partnerships 

director Amanda Nicolle said the 

Ministry is still working through the 

details of how the policywill work, 

so it was unclear how it will affect 

eligibility underthe MTFJ 

programme. 

‘‘We will have aclearer idea of the 

availability of all employment 

servicesand the eligibility of this 

cohort to access those services, once 

agreements are in placefor the 

2026/27 financialyear.’’ 

Under the new contract from July 

1, the Kaikōura MTFJ programme 

has atarget of 12 sustainable job 

placements, compared to 30 for the 

previous 12 months. 

It can include up to fiveschool 

leavers or young people not on a 

benefit. 

Hurunui District Council 

community partnerships manager 

Rhea Duffy said Hurunui’s new 

contract was for 15 sustainable job 

placements, including eight on a 

jobseekerbenefit. 

Under the new contracts,a 

sustainable job placement is 

defined as being in the job of at least 

30 hours aweek for at leastsix 

months. 

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Valuation 

concerns 


Local Democracy Reporter 

Waimakariri ratepayers concerned at their recent 

valuation should get it reviewed,says Waimakariri 

District Council chief executive Jeff Millward. 

The latest Waimakariri property valuations were 

released by Quotable Value (QV) last month, leading 

to flurry of activity on social media, as property 

values fell and many expected arates decrease. 

‘‘Those who have big valuations or variations and 

don’t understand it, should ask for areview with QV 

to understand why it’s moved,’’ Mr Millward said. 

Valuations have been updated for all 30,369 

properties in the district based on what the property 

would have sold for on June 1this year, not 

including chattels. 

Since the last revaluation in 2022, the value of 

residential properties has decreased by an average 

1.53 percent, with the average house value now 

$746,000. 

One person commenting on social media said 

their property value had decreased by $330,000. 

Mr Millward said there were several reasons for 

variations in property values. 

‘‘It could be an error or it could have allowed for 

added improvements which haven’t happened,or 

the area has had high price sales or lower priced 

sales, so it pays to check.’’ 

Rates have alreadybeen set for the 2025/26 

financial year, so the new valuations will be 

considered as part of next year’s annual plan 

considerations. 

Even then, around 70 to 75% of rates bills are 

madeupoffixed charges, so avariation in property 

value will not make asignificant difference for most 

ratepayers. 

For example, sewer rates are charged equally 

across all ratepayers using the service. Property 

valuations are considered for items such drainage 

and general rates. 

The recreation rate is fixed depending on 

whether aproperty has abuilding on it, or not. 

‘‘Valuations can go up or down, but our rate 

requirements don’t change,’’ Mr Millward said. ‘‘If 

every property in your area goes down the same 

amount then your rates won’t change.’’ The average 

decrease of 1.53 percent for residential properties is 

‘‘insignificant’’ so will not make adifference for the 

majority of ratepayers, he said. 

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NEWS 

2 North Canterbury News, October 16, 2025 

Astatement on frontpage article 

The North Canterbury News 

unreservedly apologises for not 

contacting the owners of adog which 

allegedly attacked asmall dogoutside 

their property, before publishing an 

article about the attack in the North 

CanterburyNews lastThursday, October 

9. 

The owners of the dog, which attacked 

the other dog, wish to correct 

inaccuracies in the article. The NC News 

publishes their submission below. 

They state: 

The Incident 

‘‘The event occurred on Monday, 21 

July, shortly after 5pm, and lasted about 

four to five seconds. 

‘‘Unfortunately, our dog used arecently 

felled tree stump to jump over the fence, 

resulting in abrief interaction between 

the two dogs. 

‘‘This was the first and only time our 

dog had ever jumped the fence in such a 

manner. 

‘‘The entire incident was captured on 

surveillance camera footage, which was 

promptly submitted to Council Animal 

Management. 

‘‘After reviewing the footage, the 

council and several individuals with 

extensive experience in dog behaviour 

described the event as an overexcited 

play attempt that escalated briefly in the 

moment. 

‘‘We contacted the Animal Management 

Officer immediatelyafterwards and also 

attempted to reach Sarah (Quigley) the 

owner of the dog which was allegedly 

attacked, following the incident to check 

on her and her dog.’’ 

Property Alterations 

‘‘The stump was removed within afew 

hours of the incident. Although we 

believed it unnecessary, we immediately 

installed atemporary fence that 

increased the boundary height from 1.2 

metres to 1.6 metres. 

‘‘Permanent alterations to the gates and 

fencing were completed by Saturday, July 

26, not two months later as reported. 

‘‘The (HurunuiDistrict) Council 

conducted multiple site visits during this 

period and holds photographic evidence 

of the modifications. 

‘‘We also implemented all of their 

recommendations —and went beyond 

them, at significant cost to ourselves— to 

ensure such an incident could not happen 

again. 

Positionofthe Dog Kennels 

‘‘The article incorrectly stated that the 

dog kennels are one metre from the 

boundary. In fact, the kennels are 1.2 

metres from the boundary, separated by a 

1.9metrehigh iron fence that completely 

blocks visibility and access between our 

properties. 

‘‘The dogs are only in that area for 

around six hours, four days per week and 

fully secured within their kennels. 

‘‘The rest of the time, they are with us in 

another section of the property, away 

from Sarah’s boundary.’’ 

Injuries 

‘‘The injury to Sarah’s dog was minor, 

involving asmall laceration to the ear and 

some soft tissue damage to aleg. Sarah 

herself sustained aminor injury, which 

required aGPvisit and ashort followup 

appointment afew days later. No further 

treatment was required. Neither Sarah or 

her dog required immediate medical help 

and were not seen until the following day 

by the vet and GP. 

‘‘Wecovered both her veterinary costs 

and GP expenses. 

‘‘While we acknowledge our dog should 

not have been able to jump the fence, we 

acted immediately and responsibly to 

address the situation.’’ 

Animal Management Inspection 

‘‘The claim that the Animal 

Management Officer ‘had not done a 

thorough inspection’ is false. 

‘‘The Officer had inspected our 

property less than two weeks earlier 

following aprevious complaint from 

Sarah, and he met with one of us in 

person on our property within 48 hours of 

the incident.’’ 

Witnesses 

‘‘There were no witnesses to the event. 

Multiple security cameras facing the road 

confirm that noone else was present who 

could have observed it.’’ 

Following the Incident 

‘‘Since the event, Sarah has repeatedly 

been seen outside our property filming 

us, our dogs, and our home. In response, 

we first covered our gate with atarp and 

later replaced it with iron sheeting to 

prevent further filming. 

‘‘Wealso raised the gate height even 

further and installed an internal fence to 

keep the dogs away from the front of the 

property, further minimising any possible 

interactions with her. 

‘‘Our dogs are well socialised, and 

everyone who enters our property 

interacts with them safely. 

‘‘And although this particular dog has a 

high play drive, none of the dogs have 

ever shown any cause for concern.’’ 

Whitebaiters given thumbs up 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Hundreds of whitebaiters came under 

scrutiny on several Canterbury Rivers 

last week, including the Waimakariri, 

Kaiapoi and Saltwater Creek. 

Department of Conservation rangers 

joined forces with the Police, the 

Waimakariri District Council and the 

Christchurch City Council to patrol 

local whitebaiting spots. 

DOC Mahaanui Operations Manager 

Andy Thompson says six alleged 

offences were observed. 

These will be followed with possible 

outcomes ranging from no further 

action, awarning letter or afine. 

Serious or repeat offences can lead to 

aprosecution. 

‘‘It was great to have the Police 

involved. 

‘‘What’s really pleasing this season, 

is that 95 per cent of the fishers were 

adhering or wanting to adhere to the 

❛95 per cent of the fishers 

were adheringorwanting to 

adhere to the rules.❜ 

—DOC Mahaanui Operations manager Andy 

Thompson 

rules and are out there enjoying the 

rivers and catching afeed. 

‘‘Small pockets of tension arise due 

to the commercial value of whitebait 

and that’s generally where more 

serious deliberate offending occurs,’’ 

he says. 

Mr Thompson sayshewould like to 

see whitebaiters do more to advocate 

for, and protect the environment, near 

the whitebait habitats. 

‘‘There are incidents of riverbank 

modification, and this is not something 

we want to see. 

‘‘I’d love to see fishers getting 

involved in restoration projects and 

habitat protection. 

‘‘They are out there enjoying the 

environment. 

‘‘We want to encourage them to 

actively giveback to nature. 

‘‘We see many in the hunting and 

tramping space working actively in 

conservation, and it makes areal 

difference to the work we do at DOC,’’ 

he says. 

Mr Thompson says NgāiTūāhuriri is 

taking aleadership roleinthis space. 

‘‘They have customary fishing rights 

and are active as kaitiaki (guardians). 

‘‘We want all fishers to see 

themselves as guardians to protect the 

fishing resource and surrounding 

habitats for future generations.’’ 

The whitebait season runs from 

September 1toOctober 30 in New 

Zealand, with fishing permitted from 

6am to 9pm.

Back to work forWaimak Mayor 



Dan Gordon is putting the election 

campaign behind him as he prepares for 

his third term as Waimakariri mayor. 

Mr Gordon was challenged by sitting 

councillorPaul Williams in aheated 

campaign, with several candidates using 

social media to challenge the mayor and 

the council's debt level. 

‘‘There were some robust discussions 

about what the future of the district 

might look like, but now we’ve got to work 

together for the whole of Waimakariri. 

‘‘In the spirit of that, Iwanttowork 

together with the new council andbuild 

ateam approach to serve in the best 

interests of the district.’’ 

Based on preliminary results, Mr 

Gordon was more than 10,000 votes 

ahead of Mr Williams, who also looks set 

to lose his council seat. 

Mr Gordon said the council has alarge 

work programme for the next three 

years, including advocating for the 

proposed Rangiora eastern link road and 

other transport projects. 

The council also planned to conduct a 

review of its districtwide rating 

alongside implementing the water 

services delivery plan. 

Once the election results are 

confirmed, Mr Gordon said he andchief 

executive Jeff Millward will meet with 

each councillor individually to discuss 

their priorities for the next years. 

The first council meeting forthe term 

is due at the end of the month, where 

councillors will be sworn in and the new 

deputy mayor announced. 

Mr Williams was one of two sitting 

councillors to lose theirseat on the 

council, along with Robbie Brine, who 

had been acouncillor since 1998. 

‘‘I’ve worked with Robbie since 2004 

and he has made an exceptional 

contribution to this role and Iwantto 

acknowledge that,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

There will be three new councillors 

Bruce McLaren (RangioraAshley), and 

Shona Powell and Tim Bartle (Kaiapoi 

Waimakariri Mayor ... 

Dan Gordon. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

Woodend), while former councillor 

Wendy Doody (RangioraAshley) will 

return to council table. 

‘‘It’s good to see Wendy back. I’ve 

worked with her for anumber of years 

and Ivalueher as ahard working and 

loyalcolleague,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

He said he was also pleased to see Ms 

Powellelected, after her long service on 

the WoodendSefton Community Board, 

including as chairperson. 

Based on preliminary results, six 

sitting councillors will be returning 

Niki Mealings and Tim Fulton (Oxford 

Ohoka), Jason Goldsworthy and Joan 

Ward (RangioraAshley), and Brent 

Cairns and Philip Redmond (Kaiapoi 

Woodend). 

The voter return was 42.53%, being 

20,902 votes, excluding special votes. 

Waimakariri Results: 

Mayor: 

Dan Gordon 15,581, Paul Williams 5048. 

OxfordOhoka Ward (2 vacancies): 

Niki Mealings 2506, Tim Fulton 2395, 

Rob Ballantyne1269, Gordon Malcolm 

1044. 

RangioraAshley Ward (4 vacancies): 

Jason Goldsworthy 4966, Joan Ward 4379, 

Wendy Doody 4029, Bruce McLaren 3825, 

Paul Williams 3182, Robbie Brine 3047, 

Wayne Linton 2735, Steve Wilkinson 

2572, James Bourke 2252, Sam Fisher 

1093. 

KaiapoiWoodend Ward: 

Brent Cairns 3897, Philip Redmond 3853, 

Shona Powell 3178, Tim Bartle 2754, Matt 

James 2314 ,Nathan Atkins 2149, Sandra 

Stewart 1947, Henrietta Carroll 1776, 

Prudence Stone 1547, Natalie Leary 993. 

WoodendSeftonCommunity Board (5 

vacancies): 

Shona Powell 2068 (withdrawn), Mark 

Paterson1724, Andrew Thompson 1606, 

Prudence Stone 1319, Joel McLachlan 

1289, Mathew Potter 1207, Yu Bai 1077. 

KaiapoiTuahiwi Community Board (5 

vacancies): 

Jackie Watson 2545, Tim Bartle 2395 

(withdrawn), Sandra Stewart 2309, 

Russell Keetley 2288, Abbie Campbell 

2055, Henrietta Carroll 1649, Natalie 

Leary 1320. 

OxfordOhoka Community Board 

Oxford Community Subdivision(3 

vacancies): 

Thomas Robson 1228, Tim Fulton 1217 

(withdrawn), Mark Brown 940, Pete 

Merrifield 517, Garth Free 505. 

RangioraAshley Community Board 

Ashley Community Subdivision(2 

vacancies): 

Diana Hawkins 1366, Duncan Lundy 

1158, James Bourke 1156, Damon Hurley 

568. 

RangioraAshley Community Board 

Rangiora Community Subdivision (6 

vacancies): 

Jason Goldsworthy 48323 (withdrawn), 

Liz McClure 4424, Bruce McLaren 4125 

(withdrawn), Kirstyn Barnett 4015, Jim 

Gerard 3831, Robbie Brine 3123, Brent 

Robinson1935, Alan Geeves 1513. 

OxfordOhoka Community Board Ohoka 

Swannanoa Community Subdivision (3 

vacancies): 

Sarah Barkle 1470, Wayne Godfrey 958, 

Ray Harpur 891, Simon Hall 784, Ethan 

Nicholson 617. 

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Kaikoura Mayor relieved to win 


LocalDemocracy Reporter 

Craig Mackle is feeling relievedafter 

winning athird term as Kaikōura 

mayor. 

Mr Mackle has enjoyed aresounding 

win with 1295 votes based on 

preliminary results. 

‘‘You just never know how things are 

going to go,’’ he said. 

‘‘With the video calls and the phone 

calls it all went crazy. 

‘‘It didn’t take long for word to 

spread aroundthe aunts anduncles,so 

it’s pretty cool.’’ 

His closest rival, councillor John 

Diver received 386 votes, while Dave 

Anderson received just88votes. 

MrMackle said he hoped to finally 

turn thefirst sod at the much 

anticipatedVicarage Views subdivision 

this term. 

He had hoped the Vicarage Views 

housing subdivision would be ready to 

dobynow, but ‘‘we are just waiting on 

the developertopush the button’’. 

Forming the water services council 

controlled organisation (CCO) with the 

Hurunui District Council, finishing off 

the Wakatu Quay projects, andaccess 

for Clarence Valley residents are the 

priorities for the next three years, he 

said. 

‘‘That’s (the CCO) the biggest thing at 

the moment and there’s still afair bit of 

work to do there, but we’re feeling 

pretty comfortable. 

‘‘Andthen it’s about cleaning up 

some projects, andthe Wakatu Quay is 

is oneofthose and it’s looking pretty 

sharp.’’ 

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Thursday,July31, 2025 | I sue 157 | www.starnews.co.nz 

By DAVID HI L, 


It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to 

make it quicker and easier to build 

major projects when it pa sed into law 

last December. 

But none of the five North Canterbury 

projects included in the Government’s 

Fasttrack A provals Act have 

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’ 

projects in the fasttrack proce s. 

They were among 149projects listed 

in the legislation. 

In astatementreleased last w ek, 

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop 

and Regional Development Minister 

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149 

projects had lodged substantive 

a plications with the Environmental 

Protection Authority (EPA), since the 

a provals regime was established in 

February. 

Of those, none have b en a proved so 

far, with the first eight expected to be 

signed o f by the end of the year. 

Proposed housing developments at 

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora 

were listed in the legislation, along with 

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri 

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral 

water storage facility and fish scr en. 

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed 

none of the five North Canterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alisted projectcan 

a ply to theEPA where an ‘expert 

panel’ wi l a se s the projectand 

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’. 

Panel convenors determine theextent 

of the consultation, meaning the is no 

guarant e local communities wi l have a 

say. 

There is no timeframe for alisted 

projec to lodge an a plication, the 

spokesperson said. 

When the project list was a nounced 

in October last year, Mr Bishoppointed 

the finger at councils for creating the 

housing crisis. 

‘Speaking in general terms, councils 

have contributed to our housing crisis 

by being overly picky aboutwhere 

houses can be built, ’ he said a the time. 

The W odend and west Rangiora 

developmentshave since b en included 

in the new WaimakaririDistrictPlan 

adopted last month, meaningtheymay 

not n ed to be fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigation Company 

chairperson DavidCroft said the 

company anticipated aresource consent 

would be granted by Environment 

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few 

months, after it was lodged in 2023. 

‘It l oks like thenormal consenting 

proce s wi l be faster. In somewaysit 

would be the ideal situation because 

everybody hashad the chancetohave 

their say in asystem theyare familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fundwas 

a nounced earlier thismonth for the 

Balmoralwater storageproject. 

The proposed Ōhoka development 

was rejected from the District Plan, 

afteraprivateplan changerequestwas 

rejected by an independent 

commi sioner in November 2023. 

It is sti lsubjec to an Environment 

Court a peal. 

An Environment Courtspokesperson 

said thea pe lant, Carter Group,has 

b en directed to advise the court by 

August 2 ‘how or whetheritintends to 

proc ed ’. 

Waimakariri District Council 

developmentpla ning manager Ma t 

Baconsaid underthe newDistrictPlan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is zoned rura lifestyle. 

It mean the farmland could be subdivided 

into 4ha lots, but not intoan 

850home developmentasproposed. 

Carter Group was contacted for 

comment but areply hadnot b en 

received by thetime the North 

Canterbury News wen to print. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

hasb en completing geotech reports as 

it continuesscopingworkfor the 

proposedW odend Bypa s. 



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Marie Black delighted 

ByDAVID HILL, 


HurunuiMayorMarie Black says she 

can’t wait to get to work with her new 

council. 

Mrs Black was reelected unopposed 

for athird term, but admits it wasa 

nervous wait to see who would join her 

aroundthe council table. 

She will be joinedbysix sitting 

councillors and four newcouncillors 

for the next three years. 

‘‘I’m delightedwith the result. We’ve 

got some strength in the experienced 

councillors and some fresh voices. 

‘‘It’s alwaysdifficult to envisage how 

the new council will work until you 

know the results, but now that we’ve 

got abit of certainty we can getonwith 

planning.’’ 

Mrs Black said the newcouncil will 

get down to work after Labour 

weekend with two days of inductions. 

The firstcouncil meeting will be 

held on Thursday, October 30, where 

the councillors will be sworn in and 

the deputy mayor elected. 

Next month the HanmerSprings 

Community Board and the newly 

formed South Ward Community Board 

will be sworn in. 

Andthen council chief executive 

HamishDobbie will call abyelection 

to fill the remaining vacancyonthe 

Hanmer Springs Community Board, 

after just four nominations were 

received for the five positions. 

Meetingswill also be called next 

month to form community committees 

in Amuri, Cheviot, Glenmark and 

Hurunui. 

Mrs Black will be joined by sitting 

councillors Pauline White and Robbie 

Bruerton (south ward), and Dave 

Hislop and Tom Davies(west ward). 

The new councillors are Brett Jones 

and Steve Hutt (south ward), and Chris 

Scarlett and Christopher Carthy (west 

ward). 

Sitting councillors Vince Dalyand 

Fiona Harris were reelected 

unopposed in the east ward. 

Lorna Davies, Chris Hughey, Alice 

Stielow and Ann Toomey were elected 

unopposed to the HanmerSprings 

Community Board. Steve Coleman, 

Murray LCrampton, Geoff Denton, 

Phil Duncan, Susan Harrison and 

Frayne Hazeldine were elected 

unopposed to the Cheviot Licensing 

Trust. 

The voterreturn was 39.17%, being 

3794 votes, excluding special votes 

Hurunui results 

West Ward (four councillors): 

DaveHislop 947, Chris Scarlet 899, 

Tom Davies 893, Christopher Carthy 

683 elected; Richard ERoe 336. 

South Ward (4 vacancies): 

Robbie Bruerton 1086, Pauline White 

1046, Brett Jones 893, SteveHutt 675 

elected; Tom Spooner569, Michael 

Ennis 553, Barrie Nunn 508, Dave Carr 

438, Lulu Webb 421. 

South Ward Community Board (5 

vacancies): 

Brett Jones 1138, Kevin Roche 1014, 

James Hyde 953, Geoff Shier 880, 

Anneka Cumming 861 elected; Hamish 

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Fashion at 

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Dust off your boots and bring out 

your best country glam—the 

organisers of the Rangiora Show on 

Saturday, October 25, are on the 

hunt for Mr and Mrs Rangiora at 

theirTexas Western Country glam 

fashion show. 

Whether you’re acouple or a 

dynamic duo, come dressed to 

impress. 

The competition is open to all ages 

with two sections Under 16 and 

16+. Prizes will be award for the best 

dressed in each category. 

Rangiora Show fashion 

coordinator, June Youngman, is 

running this years fashion 

competition and says it is aimed at 

helping boost young childrens self 

confidence on stage and when public 

speaking. 

She says there will be heaps of 

categories that everyone can enter 

in, including adults. 

There will be aTrendy teens (boys 

and girls), Little miss (girls), Master 

(boys), Best costumes (boys and girls) 

and the highlight the Mr and Mrs 

Rangiora Texas western country 

glam fashion competition. 

She says contestants, who can 

enter on the day, will be invited on to 

the stage to parade their outfits 

where she willask them some 

questions about what they are 

wearing,how was it made, who 

designed and constructed it. 

‘‘We will have apanel of judges 

from the fashion industry who will 

be picking the winners, and at the 

end of the competition we will be 

giving out prizes to the winners and 

sashes as well.’’ 

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An unexpected cameo role 

Review BY SHELLEY TOPP 

North Canterbury Musicals (NCM) 

committee man Dave Patrick had an 

unexpected cameorole on opening night 

of the society’s latest production, Little 

Women: The BroadwayMusical. 

Dave, who was stage manager for last 

Friday night’s show, stepped up on tothe 

stage sometime afterthe live orchestra’s 

introduction to the musical ended with no 

sign of the show beginning. 

He apologised for the delay and 

explained it was caused by a‘‘technical 

fault with the lighting backstage’’. 

Soon after Dave’s announcement the 

show burst into life with the lead actress 

Jacqueline Doherty, playing the 

indomitable Jo March, delivering a 

powerhouse performance in what she 

says is a‘‘dream role’’ for her. 

The earlier technicalglitch was quickly 

forgotten and provided areminder that 

these things sometimeshappen during 

live theatre. 

Little Women: The Broadway Musical 

is aheartfelt retellingofLouisa May 

Alcott’s timeless comingofage story 

about the four March sisters, Jo, Meg, 

Beth and Amy, which is setduring the 

American Civil War era in 19th century 

New England. 

This musical adaptation blends drama, 

humour, and charm with abeautiful score 

and compelling storytelling, highlighting 

the joys and heartbreaks of growing up, as 

seen through the eyes of Jo wholongs to 

be awriter and doesn’t give ‘‘two figs’’ 

about the societal expectations she is told 

she must adhere to. 

This show is atriumph for NCM.Hats 

off to all involved for delivering another 

highquality production. 

Little Women: The Broadway Musical 

runs until October 18 and tickets can be 

purchased at: 0508iTicket, Kaiapoi iSite 

or the NCMS website: ncms.co.nz. 

Teamwork ... Bonnie Bonnar, director of the North Canterbury Musicals production of 

Little Women: The Broadway Musical, front, with committee member Jesse Rogers who 

is alsoaset designer, cast member and lighting designer for the production, with his wife 

Grace Rogers, who is asound assistant and productionassistant for the show. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

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Retiredfarmer’s comeback 

Danny thought hisactivedayswerebehind 

him. Retired from farming due to dodgy 

knees and hips, he’d been watching his wife 

handlethe calvesand drivethe tractor. 

“Great woman,” he says with agrin. 

Then theincident‘that October’happened. 

“I fell off mychair while she was docking 

lambs and broke my arm,” Danny recalls. 

“Couldn’t even hold abottle of draught, let 

alone getthe topoff.” 

His wife’s response? “She couldn’t stop 

laughing.” 

When the cast finally came off, Danny’s 

arm wasweakerthanbefore. 

He began searching for something tohelp 

online. That’s when he discovered Koru FX, 

anatural New Zealand-made cream that’s 

gained afollowing among activeKiwis. 

What happened next has become legend 

at Danny’s local golf club -just like Danny 

himself. 

“My golf handicap improved by four 

strokes inthe first week,” Danny says, still 

amazed. “Never been around inunder 100, 

and suddenly here I am getting pars and 

birdies. Everyone at the club thought Iwas 

on somethingillegal!” 

The improvement wasn’t just about 

golf scores. Danny found his confidence 

returning with each swing. The natural 

cream, containing arnica, mānuka and other 

botanical oils, had given him the support he 

needed to play without hesitation. 

Word spread through the clubhouse. An 

elderly couple who typically needed two 

days to complete nine holes approached 

Danny about hissecret. 

After trying the cream, Danny claims 

“they’re now cycling the trails twice aweek 

–impressive forapair of 80-year-olds.” 

His enthusiasm even extended tothe local 

priest, pulling Danny into the confessional 

with an unusual request. 

“He tells me his elbow was sore from 

‘dishing out communion and shaking hands 

with parishioners’,” Danny roared. “He’d 

heardIhadsomemagic potion.” 

Danny gave his blessing along with two 

bottles of Koru FX. The result? “The fella 

beat meatgolfonSaturday.” 

Now back from anextended hunting and 

fishing trip (“Couldn’t dothat before” he 

claims), Danny’s discovered what thousands 

of other New Zealanders have found –that 

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staying active. 

“It’s not about being Superman,” Danny 

reflects. “It’s about getting back to doing 

what you love.Whether that’s helpingonthe 

farm,breakingpar,orjustopening your own 

beer again.” 

His wife, still amused by the whole saga, 

and even more so at Danny’s interview, has 

suggested they could“sell atruck load”given 

how popular it’sbecome at thegolfclub. But 

Danny’smorefocused on hisnextround. 

“Life’s too short to watch from the 

sidelines,” he says with agrin. 

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OPINION 

6 The North Canterbury News, October 16, 2025 

Mayor Marie Black 

Humbledto be Mayor 

As we enter anew triennium, Iwant to 

sincerely thank the people of our 

districtfor the trust you have placed in 

me. 

It is an incredible honour to continue 

as Mayor. 

Ifeel both humbled and energised by 

the responsibility that comes with this 

role. 

Our community thrives whenpeople 

care enough to be involved, and Iwish 

to publicly thank all elected members 

who have made asignificant 

contribution over the past three years. 

They have gone above and beyond to 

represent their communities. 

Thank you to the candidates who 

allowed their names to be put forward 

to enable the voting public the choice, 

and of course to the 39% of eligible 

voters who took the time to exercise 

your democratic right. 

Last but not least Ihave very much 

appreciated the many messages of 

support and encouragement. 

It is exciting to work with the new 

team of councillors,community board, 

community committees, iwi partners, 

local organisations and residents to 

build adistrict that is inclusive, 

resilient and future focused. 

My goal is to ensure that every voice 

has aplace at the table. 

This is our community our future and 

together we can continue to make 

Hurunui something we are all proud of. 

In the past week we have celebrated 

as adistrict that the proposedpolice 

restructure was not to be delivered, and 

the status quo would remain. 

Icommendthe police hierarchy in 

hearing our concerns and having the 

courage to shelve the proposal in the 

interestsofcommunity safety. 

As adistrict we understand and 

appreciate the importance of locally 

based officers, given their wealth of 

knowledge and experience as 

community leaders particularly when 

they reside and are embedded in our 

local communities. 

At the end of October there'snobetter 

time to explore our beautiful district, to 

wander through the stunning gardens, 

meeting the passionate growers and 

enjoyingthe vibrant colours of the 

season. 

Iinvite you to explore the Hurunui 

Garden Festival and the Celebrate 

Cheviot Festival. 

The Amberley A@Pshow is the place 

to experience the heart of rural life 

with the traditional show events, with 

entertainment for the whole family, and 

last but not least the Hanmer Springs 

Fete where you can indulge in boutique 

shopping, within the backdrop of the 

splendidgrounds of the historic Queen 

Mary Hospital in Hanmer Springs. 

So, whether you’re alocal or visiting, 

these events showcase the very best of 

what makes Hurunui such aspecial 

place to live, work and visit. 

You can come for the day, or stay for 

the weekend, to enjoy the warm 

welcome that awaits in our district. 

Working together 



The proposed Canterbury freshwater 

catchment model will require councils to 

work together more, says outgoing 

Environment Canterbury chairperson 

Craig Pauling. 

The Canterbury Mayoral Forum, which 

represents the region’s mayors, 

completed areview of the Canterbury 

Water Management Strategy earlier this 

year, which led to the region’s 10 water 

zone committees being disbanded. 

New leadership groups comprising 

council and rūnanga representatives, 

will replace the committees, in ashakeup 

of how freshwater is managed in the 

region 

Mr Pauling said he hopes the new 

groups will better reflect hydrological 

catchments rather than district council 

boundaries. 

‘‘The thing about catchments is humans 

didn’t create them, but they are where 

they are. 

‘‘Rūnanga understand this, so councils 

just need to get on with it.’’ 

Catchments take in rivers, streams, 

water ways and groundwater, which are 

all interconnected, Mr Pauling said. 

The mayoral forum considered a 

proposal earlier in the year to establish 

eight new catchment committees: 

Clarence /Waiau Toa Kaikōura, Hurunui 

Waiau, Rakahuri WaimakaririIhutai, 

WhakaraupōTePātaka, Waihora 

Rakaia, Hakatere, RangitataŌrāri 

Temuka Ōpihi Pareora, and Waitaki 

Waihao. 

The move was not popular with all 

mayors and local zone committees, with 

the Kaikōura and Waimakariri district 

councils among those to express 

objections. 

Under the proposal, the Clarence / 

Waiau Toa Kaikōura catchment would be 

similar the former zone committee, 

comprising an area from north of the 

Clarence River down to the Conway 

River. 

It could see the Kaikōura District 

Council working with Environment 

Canterbury (ECan), and the Hurunui and 

Marlborough district councils, Mr 

Pauling said. 

The Rakahuri WaimakaririIhutai 

catchment would take in the entire 

Ashley Rakahuri and Waimakariri river 

systems, including part of Hurunui in the 

north and Styx and Ōtūkaikino on the 

south side of the Waimakariri. 

It could see the Waimakariri District 

Council working with ECan, Selwyn, 

Christchurch and Hurunui councils. 

‘‘The upper Waimakariri is in the 

Selwyn district and we need to be looking 

at the Waimakariri River as awhole 

catchment, as what happens upstream 

can impact downsteam,’’ Mr Pauling said. 

‘‘If we need to have councils working 

together then that is agood thing.’’ 

At the southern end of the region, the 

large Waitaki River catchment would be 

treated as one catchment rather than two 

zone committees under the proposal. 

ECan senior strategy manager 

Cameron Smith said conversations are 

continuing between ECan, mana whenua, 

and local councils. Hesaid there may be 

some change to the proposed boundaries, 

but these have not been confirmed. The 

councils aim to have all freshwater 

leadership groups established by March. 

The Hurunui District Council has 

proposed forming aland and water 

committee with ECan, Te NgāiTūāhuriri 

Rūnanga, Te Rūnanga oKaikōura and 

community stakeholders. The 

Waimakariri and Kaikōura councils have 

indicated it will be up to the incoming 

councils to decide on the final makeup. 

Zero rates possible by reducingservices 



Azero percent rate rise sounds 

attractive, until you consider what needs 

to be cut from the council budget. 

Several candidates in the 

Waimakariri District Council elections 

promised azero percent rate rise for the 

2027/28 financial year, which would 

require the council to find around $6m 

in savings, based on the Long Term Plan. 

Council chief executive Jeff Millward 

said azero percentrate rise is possible 

—but it would come at acost. 

He said the council ‘‘could do a 

number of things’’. 

It could increase fees and charges at 

swimming pools and at MainPower 

Stadium,and start charging for library 

books. 

It could reduce the hours swimming 

pools and libraries are open, let the 

lawns grow in council reserves, reduce 

the maintenance on the roads, or sell 

halls and assets. 

‘‘We would have to do acombination of 

all of these things and we would need to 

consult withthe public on all of these 

things,’’ Mr Millward said. 

‘‘When councils try to reduce levels of 

service they tend to get abacklash from 

communities who don’t want to lose 

these services.’’ 

Mr Millward said councils typically 

came under pressure during periodsof 

high inflation or during cost of living 

pressures. 

Not only are councils an easy target 

for national politicians, lobby groups or 

candidates, but they can be hit rising 

costs of inflation, building materials, 

project costs and depreciation. 

Councils are required by law to fund 

depreciation, which allowed them to set 

aside reserves to fund the replacement 

of buildings and assets. 

Waimakariri has nearly $3 billion 

worth of assets. 

During high inflation, the value of 

those assets can increase significantly, 

placing extra pressure on council 

budgets and ultimately on rates, Mr 

Millward said. 

‘‘Because councils have to fund 

depreciation they do tend to suffer in 

periodsofhigh inflation. 

‘‘But staff live in the community and 

they are ratepayers, so they don’t want to 

pay any more rates than they need to, so 

they want to make the services as cheap 

as possible.’’ 



This 

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Rise 5:41am 

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Waimakariri 1:07am 2.3 7:15am 0.5 2:04am 2.3 8:12am 0.6 2:58am 2.3 9:07am 0.6 3:48am 2.3 9:58am 0.6 4:34am 2.3 10:47am 0.6 5:18am 2.2 11:32am 0.6 6:01am 2.2 

Mouth 

1:35pm 2.4 7:54pm 0.5 2:31pm 2.3 8:46pm 0.6 3:22pm 2.3 9:35pm 0.6 4:07pm 2.3 10:21pm 0.6 4:50pm 2.2 11:05pm 0.6 5:32pm 2.2 11:47pm 0.6 6:13pm 2.212:14pm 0.7 

Amberley 1:07am 2.3 7:15am 0.5 2:04am 2.3 8:12am 0.6 2:58am 2.3 9:07am 0.6 3:48am 2.3 9:58am 0.6 4:34am 2.3 10:47am 0.6 5:18am 2.2 11:32am 0.6 6:01am 2.2 

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1:35pm 2.4 7:54pm 0.5 2:31pm 2.3 8:46pm 0.6 3:22pm 2.3 9:35pm 0.6 4:07pm 2.3 10:21pm 0.6 4:50pm 2.2 11:05pm 0.6 5:32pm 2.2 11:47pm 0.6 6:13pm 2.212:14pm 0.7 

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Motunau 1:34pm 2.1 7:52pm 0.5 2:30pm 2.0 8:44pm 0.6 3:21pm 2.0 9:33pm 0.6 4:06pm 2.0 10:19pm 0.6 4:49pm 1.9 11:03pm 0.6 5:31pm 1.9 11:45pm 0.6 6:12pm 1.912:12pm 0.7 


Gore Bay 1:46pm 2.4 8:05pm 0.5 2:42pm 2.3 8:57pm 0.6 3:33pm 2.3 9:46pm 0.6 4:18pm 2.3 10:32pm 0.6 5:01pm 2.2 11:16pm 0.6 5:43pm 2.2 11:58pm 0.6 6:24pm 2.212:25pm 0.7 


Kaikoura 1:39pm 1.7 7:59pm 0.3 2:34pm 1.6 8:50pm 0.3 3:25pm 1.6 9:38pm 0.3 4:13pm 1.6 10:24pm 0.3 4:58pm 1.5 11:08pm 0.4 5:42pm 1.5 11:52pm 0.4 6:25pm 1.512:21pm 0.4 

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Bernie farewells the Writers’ Tea Party 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

Bernie Hall has bid farewell to the 

Writers’ Tea Party, an annualfundraising 

event for the Hurunui Library in 

Amberley. 

Bernie is passing the baton to Hamish 

Trolove after 15 years of Parties, which 

she says have always been a‘‘celebration 

of the imagination’’. 

This year’s event was no different. 

‘‘This one felt like an assertion. 

Creativity is our lifeblood. The Arts 

nourish us. The best way we can talk to 

each other,’’ Bernie says. 

‘‘It was atotal delight. Full of new voices 

and lots of energy.’’ 

Themes emerged —‘‘our love of the 

land and the power that the arts have been 

it comes to building healthy and 

Tea Party 

stand ins 

to the rescue 

Sunday afternoon saw all seats taken and 

many more being scrounged fromthe 

offices at the Hurunui Memorial Library 

in Amberley with arecord audience for 

the 15th annual Writers’ Tea Party. 

With the rampages of thecurrent colds 

and flu’s taking its toll on the original 

line up of speakers, there were afew 

changes, with Swannanoabased author 

and poet, Annabel Wilson, and Nick Gill, 

permaculturalist and coauthor of The 

Food Farm, stepping in to rescue the day. 

Sarah Quigley spoke with Amberley 

Beach poet and organiser of the event, 

Bernadette Hall, about her book ‘‘The 

Conductor’’, how she had been drawn to 

the story, and how people would strive to 

make art in spite of the environment. 

When asked about how she felt about 

handing the process of writing the 

screenplay for movie adaptation of ‘‘The 

Conductor’’, Sarah said once astory is 

finished, she is able to detach from it and 

let it go its own way. 

An emotional ride was in store when 

Lizzy Kelsey read her poignant short 

story ‘‘Fait Accompli’’. 

Lizzy extolled the value of shortstories 

as avehicle for quickly developing 

writing skills and for capturing ideas and 

observations efficiently. 

Fresh from the launch of ‘‘The Food 

Farm’’, coauthor, Nick Gill, spoke about 

their permaculture property in 

Broomfield, food growth, preserving, and 

ultimately cooking and eating their fresh 

produce. To have to measureout 

quantities of ingredients when writing 

the recipes, was achallenge. 

The final speaker Annabel Wilson 

kicked off her talk with areading ofone 

of Hester Ullyart’s poems, seeing as 

Hester was unable to make it. 

Annabel read anumber of her own 

poems and hybrid pieces from the many 

collections to which she has contributed, 

including the quirky and fun ‘‘The Moon 

Is In Town’’. 

As always, there was the traditional 

afternoon tea generously provided by the 

Friends of the Hurunui Libraries,and 

the chance to mingle and talk with the 

Writers. 

This was the final Writers’ Tea Party 

organised and chaired by Bernadette 

Hall. 

Hamish Trolove, convenor of the 

Hurunui Writers’ Group will be 

attempting to fill the big boots left by 

Bernadette in 2026, and eagerly looks 

forward to keeping this popular and fun 

event rolling into the future. 

Thanks to Hurunui Arts Council and 

the Friends of the Hurunui Libraries for 

their generous support, and efforts to 

make the event the success it was. 

connected communities’’. 

Bernie has loved the Tea Party ever 

since its inception in 2009. 

‘‘PatriciaGardner came up with the 

name. The Friends of the Library took to it 

like ducks to water. Fifteen parties, one 

lost to Covid —that 's 45 artists who have 

come to the Memorial Library. 

‘‘Artists, actors, musicians, filmmakers, 

as well as writers. All have loved the 

informality of ourevent. The beautiful 

Children'sRoom at the Library. The fact 

thatthe audience sit close. 

‘‘There'snotight restriction on time. 

There's achance to chat over adelicious 

afternoon tea.’’ 

Funding, says Bernie, pops up each year 

from the brilliant Hurunui Arts Council. 

‘‘I invite out my buddies, noonehas ever 

said no. Afew have cometwice. It's been a 

breeze. Now however Ineed to digdeeper 

into my own work. 

Bernie says she is older, and slower. 

‘‘Itall takes more and more of my time. 

Iwas abit concerned as to how Iwould 

make abreak. And then Hamish turned 

up. 

‘‘As my mum used to say,‘It was meant 

to be’. So now Ican womble off secure in 

the knowledge that The Tea Party will go 

on. 

‘‘And of course I'll remain attached. 

Thank you to all who have helped to make 

The Tea Party such an icon. I'm left feeling 

much pride and much affection.’’ 

Floral tribute ... Bernie Hall (right), is 

presented with flowers by Sylvia Bowles at 

her final Writers’ Tea Party last Sunday. 

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Amberley artist wins Anne Holloway Award 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

AnAmberley artist known for work 

starring her equine ‘‘muse and 

sometimes minx’’, Sunny, has won the 

Anne Holloway Award for apainting of 

grain silos. 

Karin Werner’s oil painting Western 

Terrace Silos, shows along row of mixed 

size, different coloured silos in a 

summerbleachedfield, alongside a 

gravel road under anor'west earlyevening 

sky. 

‘‘It is probably the best collection of 

silos Ihave ever seen,’’ she said. 

Karin, who started painting onthe 

wallpaper as athreeyear old, was 

thrilled to win the award. It was 

presented at the Anne Holloway Awards 

Exhibition for‘‘local artists’’, which was 

held in the Hurunui Memorial Library 

in Amberley earlier this month. 

Karin’s painting was selected as the 

standout work in the exhibition by judge 

Gavin Hewitt, the art/design/ 

photography and narrative arts teacher 

at AmuriArea School. 

The annual art competition and 

exhibition is held by the Amberley Art 

Group (AAG) to remember Anne, ‘‘ a 

popular,vibrant and supportive 

founding member of our club’’, who died 

onJune 30, in 2020. 

Her death was an enormous loss to the 

group. 

‘‘We miss her enthusiasm and 

energy,’’ the group’s president Sandra 

Bamford, said. 

The competition, exhibition and 

award were established in 2021, after 

Anne’s family made a‘‘generous 

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andthe Great Kaiapoi Christmas 

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11am to 3pm. 

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off Raven Quay. 

There will be community, food and 

craft stalls on offer, live entertainment 

by Tracy Rockhouse, and performances 

by the Kaiapoi Rock and Roll Club. 

Serendipity Circus will provide a 

programme filled with children's 

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Kaiapoi’s town centre for few years, 

and community and businesses have 

been looking for something to fill the 

gap. 

Numerous community organisations, 

along with food and craft vendors, have 

shown interest in participating. 

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Contractor Stewart Civil have begun 

work on the new pathway on the western 

side of the road between Chinnerys 

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The contractorsstaff were out laying 

traffic cones and safety equipment at the 

Woodend end of Chinnerys Road on 

Monday morning. 

The preelection WoodendSefton 

Community Board has been the main 

driver behind this project for anumber 

of years as the need was very clear to the 

Woodend and Ravenswood communities 

who have been asking for the footpath 

for many years. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

agreed to fund the development as away 

to provide different ways for residents to 

get around without the need to own or 

drive avehicle, and to make sure that 

these options are safe. 

The path will be acontinuation ofthe 

existing link between Rangiora and 

Ravenswood, as well as an accessible 

walking and cycling route to Woodend 

School. 

Work being done includes kerb and 

channel construction outside St 

Barnabas Church, and at the Chinnerys 

Road intersection, which means this 

access point to SH1 will be closed from 

now until December 5. Adetour route 

has been provided. 

Drainage works, footpath construction 

and minor lane adjustment workwill 

continueuntil the expected completion 

date of early December. 

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work on the new walkway to Ravenswood at 

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Jones (Lt General Retired), the Chair of the Royal New Zealand RSA Board, lay poppies at 

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Honouring thefallen 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

More than 50 people, RSA membersand 

guests,came together to commemorate 

those who had fallen in the disastrous 

second battle of Passchendaele on the 

Western Front, during WW1. 

On Sunday, October 12, they gatheredto 

remember NZ's 'Blackest Day',where New 

Zealanders took part in an attack at 

Passchendaele in 1917. 

Kaiapoi RSA president Alan West says it 

was an awesome turnout for the service 

with representation from RSA Veterans, 

the community, Kaiapoi High School, local 

dignitaries, His Worship the Mayor, Dan 

Gordon and councillors, NZDF, the 

Belgian Consulate, WaimakaririMPMatt 

Doocey, Canterbury RSAs and Rhys Jones 

(Lt General Retired), Chair of the 

RNZRSA Board. 

One of the guest speakers, the Honorary 

Colonel, 2/4 RNZIR, Lt Col Paul Koorey, 

spoke of the horrible weather conditions 

the CanterburyBattalion soldiers faced 

that fateful day in Belgium. More New 

Zealanderswere killed that morning of 

fighting than on any other day before in 

NZ's military history. No ground was 

gained, and nearly 3300 casualties were 

recorded. 

This included 640 Cantabrians killed, 

and thousands more wounded. 

Many whose names appear on the 

Commonwealth War Memorial at Tyne 

Cot, near Passchendaele, Belgium, have no 

record of where they fell, as the atrocious 

weather conditions underfoot and the 

murderous artillery and machine gun fire 

meant their bodies were never recovered. 

The great loss of life and conditions the 

Kiwi soldiers endured at Passchendaele 

were recalled in speeches by four senior 

students from Kaiapoi High School who 

spoke of the lives of four of the dead and 

their connection to Kaiapoi. 

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Hurunui Mayor Marie Black is 

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emergency. 

She was commenting following an 

exerciseatthe Hurunui District 

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involved ahigh levelofskill and 

knowledge from those involved. 

Exercise Pandora put Civil Defence 

personnel and other organisations, to 

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An Emergency Operations Centre 

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offices in Amberley. 

Council’s Emergency Management 

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to EOCmembers divided up into 

Operations, Welfare, Logistics, 

Planning and Public Information 

(PIM)teams. 

Eachteam had its own role but at the 

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John, Rural Support Trust, and 

neighbouring Civil Defencepersonnel 

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Mackenzie District Council, Kaikoura 

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helping to deliver and execute actions 

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The tsunami sirens were tested in 

the afternoon, resulting in afault 

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while the Leithfield Beach siren went 

offwithout fault. 

‘‘We have to remember that the 

tsunami sirens are there for areason 

and there could be aday when a 

tsunami does reach our shores,’’ Mr 

Grigg said. 

Exercise Pandora was split into a 

morning and an afternoonshift, the 

EOCs mirrored in function. 

The EOC’s Controller for the 

morning shift was Council’s staff 

member Judith Batchelor, who outside 

of emergency management holds the 

role of Chief Strategy and Community 

Officer. 

‘‘It’s great to see our trained staff get 

on board and reallyembrace Exercise 

Pandora, which first and foremost was 

about protecting people, then 

property. Ithink everyone knows 

natural disasters have and will again 

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NORTHERN A&P SHOW 


Equestrian passion fuels A&P interest 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

Alifelong passion for equestrian has led 

Rachael Robinson to take over the reins 

at this year's 152nd annual Rangiora 

Show, hosted by the Northern 

Agriculturaland Pastoral Association of 

Rangiora. 

‘‘I was always going to shows around 

Ashburton and competing when Iwas 

younger, and then Ibecame involved in 

the Ashburton show, so when we moved 

to Loburn, Ijust carried on my 

association with A&P Show 

management,’’ says Rachael. 

The keen rider still competes and says 

she is now focused on uniting the town 

and country communities in the district. 

‘‘I love working towards bringing the 

communities of the Rangiora district 

together. 

‘‘As acommittee, we took areal 

financial hit with Covid and last year's 

bad weather cancellation, and this year 

the amazing committee we have here 

has been working exceptionally hard, 

putting in the long hours to make this 

year's show asuccess,’’ she says. 

‘‘Everyone, from our wonderful 

sponsors, our talented show committee 

and the many amazing volunteers here, 

are crossing all our toes and fingers 

hoping for afine day on Saturday, 

October 25. 

‘‘We really want to knock agood one 

off.’’ 

She says there has been avery 

positive response from the public and 

the business community in supporting 

the show. 

‘‘Mitre 10 Mega Rangiora are our 

wonderful gold sponsors, and they and 

several silver sponsors approached us 

wanting to see the show continue and 

grow. 

‘‘It’s been very encouraging to see the 

support we are getting from the 

community. 

‘‘From just13committee members in 

2023, we now have 29, and all are 

committed to seeing the proud tradition 

of the Rangiora Show continue into the 

future.’’ 

She says the big drive this year is to reestablish 

the show after the difficulties 

of the past years and to attract younger 

membersofthe community to join the 

showand the show’s management, for 

they are the association's future. 

‘‘This year we will continue to bring 

on new attractions and activities which 

willserve to keep our show relevant,’’ 

she says. 

These include the Mr and Mrs 

Rangiora Texas Western Country Glam 

Fashion show and the Andrew Stuart 

Racing Furniture Grand Prix for 

powered and pedalled vehicles. 

‘‘We arealwaysfocused on bringing 

Town and country together and to make 

the A&P Show afamilyfriendly 

community event. 

‘‘This year, we also have plenty of 

opportunities for families to get up close 

and personal with farmanimals. 

‘‘As people wander around the 

showgrounds, there will be many 

opportunities for them to interact with 

the rural community with alarge 

number of trade and craft shows, vintage 

tractorand traction engines displays.’’ 

Highland dancing, wood chopping, 

FMX motorcycle performers, hunter 

jumping and terrier racing will also be 

on display, along with the mounted 

games after the popular grand parade. 

President ... Rachael Robinson, the 

Northern Agricultural and Pastoral 

Association of Rangiora president. 


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The North Canterbury News, October 16, 2025 

21 

The annual Rangiora Show, hosted by the 

Northern A&P Association, is in its 152nd 

year and is agreat way for the country to 

meet the town. 

‘‘We have our fingers crossed for afine 

day after last year's disastrous rainoff 

show day,’’ president Rachael Robinson 

says. 

The hardworking organising 

committee have put together an exciting 

and varied assortment of shows, 

attractions and trade displays. 

In the main oval, the everpopular 

Kristal Merry Photography terrier race 

kicks off at 11.30am with the hounds 

chasing the fox down the track, then from 

12noon the oval becomes the equestrian 

arena with the hunter jumping classes on 

show along with the hacks and ponies 

events. 

Rachaelsays when families arrive via 

the ample parking areas, they can easily 

wander through all the animal displays, 

enjoyingthe interaction between the 

animals and people, look at the cattle, 

sheep and goats on show and visit the 

petting area. 

They can also enjoy the dog trials, the 

shearing, the highland dancing, and visit 

all the trade and craft stalls. 

For mums, the old secretary’s offices 

beside the grandstand have been 

converted into afamily changing and 

feedingarea, while next door is akids' 

mini playground. 

Over by the pavilion, look outfor the 

spectacle of woodchopping andthe highflying 

antics of the FMX motorcycle 

riders, who will be entertainingthe 

crowds with their daredevildisplays at 

various times throughout the day. 

Atraditional favourite of any A&P 

show is the arts and crafts competitions. 

At the Rangiora Show, these will all be 

on show in the Pavilion following 

judging. 

Both adult and children classes are on 

Familywinner ... Alice Jones, adairy goat 

farmer and breeder from Cust, with her 

favourite winning goat Riverbound Lattee 

and one of its kids Hollybank Crystal, at the 

2023 Northern A&P Show. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

show,coveringpreserves, cookery, crafts, 

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woodworking, murals, junior arts and 

crafts, and cut and arranged flowers. 

There will be something for everyone. 

The trade stands are full of exciting 

new technologies relevant to both the 

farm and the house, and there will be an 

amazing sight of 13 firebreathing 

traction engines and assorted vintage 

tractors, trucks and cars on show as well. 

The second last event is the Rangiora 

Show’sGrand Parade, which starts at 

2.30pm in the main oval. 

It willbefollowed by the actionpacked 

mounted games with 11 teams competing 

for the North versus South Cup, so stay 

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Work horses of yesteryear ... Part of the line up of 13 traction engines expected at the 

Rangiora Show. 


Farm vehicles on show 

The Rangiora Show conducted by the 

Northern A&P Association, will again be the 

place to see vintage tractors, trucks and the 

everpopular vintage traction engines. 

Vintage machinery organiser Cody Winter 

invites anyone interested in old farming 

vehicles or lovers of steam to come down and 

look over the 13 traction engines, 20plus 

vintage tractors, and trucks that will be on 

display at this year’s show. 

‘‘We are expecting agood turnout of the 

large, noisy and lovingly restored hundredyearold 

traction engines, as we plan to go on 

aroad trip on the Sunday morning following 

the show,’’ he says. 

His own family’s 1924 era Burrell traction 

engine will be one of the engines on display, 

having been recently restored. 

The restoration took Cody, his father and 

uncle over 16 years to complete it. 

The traction engines will arrive on Friday, 

will get up to steam on Saturday at the show 

and then be ready to depart on Sunday 

morning for aslow road trip through the 

Ashley Gorge to Oxford on aroad trip 

itinerary planned by the Southbrook Traction 

Engine Club. 

‘‘We’ll travel from the Rangiora 

Showgrounds up through the Ashley Gorge, 

where we will be joined by the Southbrook 

Traction Engine Club, and then on to the West 

Oxford Pub. 

‘‘All the engines have either been lovingly 

restored by their owners or are still in 

original working condition,’’ says Cody. 

‘‘It was awonderful sight seeingthem lined 

up at the Northern A&P Association’s 2023 

show. 

‘‘It will be nice to see them all out there 

again this year,’’ he says. 

Racing on furniture 

aRga show feature 


One of the highlightsofthe 152nd annual 

Rangiora show, being conducted by the 

Northern A&P Association, will be the 

introduction of anew competition —The 

Andrew Stuart Racing Furniture Grand 

Prix for powered and pedalled vehicles. 

At 11am on show day, October 25, in the 

main oval at the RangioraShowgrounds, 

powered and pedalled machines will take 

to ashort track to find out who will be the 

2025 RangioraShow FurnitureRace 

champion. 

Organising committee member Sophie 

Green says it will be afun event. 

‘‘All we ask is for entrants to turn a 

piece of household furniture into aracing 

machine. It could be as simple as ducttaping 

aseat to abike, use your 

imagination and comeupwithagofast 

piece of furniture, powered either by a 

small single cylinder engine or your feet.’’ 

The course is short, and the fastest 

around it wins. 

Sophie says the aim is to attract more 

interest to the show. 

‘‘We are looking for ways to attract a 

wider audience from the surrounding 

communities to the annual show, to help it 

grow into the future 

She says with the help of some very 

generous sponsors, the organisers have 

secured over $700 in cash prizes for first, 

second and third place getters. 

Contestants must wear ahelmet to 

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Mounted games comp 

The Rangiora Show’s grand parade starts 

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North vs South Mounted Games for horse 

riders. 

This popular equestrian sport attracts 

horse riders of all ages and skills. 

SueShanks, acommittee member of 

the hosts, the Canterbury Mounted 

Games Association (CMGA), says it will be 

an afternoon of fun and entertainment 

for those staying after the grand parade. 

‘‘It is afastpaced competitionwhich 

the CMGA will be repeating the following 

day, October 26, starting at around 9am 

with two more rounds of competition.’’ 

She says the twoday competition has 

attracted more than 50 riders gathered in 

eleven teams from all over the country. 

They will be competing in three rounds 

of challenges, testing their skills in the 

North vs South Competition. 

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variety of skills competitions which 

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The types of challenges riders will face 

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include sword and lance challenges. 

The first involves the rider armed with 

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then passing them over to their team 

members. 

Thesecond is lancing balloons while 

riding. 

‘‘The riders will try and pop the 

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alot of fun and not easy,’’ says Sue. 

‘‘It helps them develop the riding skills 

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‘‘Because it's done at afast pace, it’s fun 

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‘‘It’s also great for photos too, as the 

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Amberley School pupil’speace poster wins 

By SHELLEYTOPP 

Amberley School pupil Ivy 

Wesley,aged 11, has won the 

Amberley District Lionssponsored 

qualifying round for 

the Lions International Peace 

Poster competition. 

Her poster now has achance 

to win the worldwide 

competition,but must clear 

several more voting hurdles 

before that can happen, 

including two in New Zealand to 

choose the winning posterfrom 

New Zealand and the Pacific 

Islands, and the final voting 

round in the United States, with 

the winners announced on 

February 1next year. 

The winner will receive a 

$US5000cash prize plus apaid 

trip (for the winner and a 

parent) to the award ceremony 

in Chicago in the US. 

Twenty three merit awards, 

with cash prizes of $US500 each, 

will also be awarded. 

The winners' artwork will be 

shared globally online at 

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RURAL LIFE 


Identifying source 

Anew logowill now make it easier for 

consumers to identify and source 

products made from highquality New 

Zealand grown grain. 

It is hoped with the launch of the New 

Zealand Grown Grains logo, it will help 

arable growers to tap into astrengthening 

desire by consumers for locallysourced 

food as well as reduce reliance on 

imported product. 

Most consumers are unawarethat 

when they buy bread fromthe 

supermarket it is more likely to be made 

from imported, rather than domesticallygrown 

milling wheat. 

This is despite New Zealand arable 

growers producing some of the worlds 

best quality grain. 

The certificationtrademark for 

productsmade with New Zealandgrown 

grains is the initiativeofgrowers via their 

levy organisation, the Foundation for 

Arable Research (FAR). 

FAR general manager of business 

operations Ivan Lawrie says the 

certification trademark will start 

appearing on packaging and advertising, 

with interest already shown by bakers as 

well as makers of breakfast cereal and 

plantbased milk. 

The trademark not only applies to 

milling wheat, but also other grains such 

as oats barley and maize, as well as seeds. 

Launching the logo in Auckland as part 

of the Eat NZ Hui, Mr Lawrie noted that 

while Auckland is the country’s most 

populated region, it received the least 

amount New Zealandgrown grains. 

Instead most bread purchased in the 

North Island uses grain imported from 

Australia as it is cheaper for North Island 

flourmills to import grain from Australia 

than freight it from Canterbury,where it 

is predominantly grown. 

At least threequarters of the bread 

sold in New Zealand is made from 

imported grain, with 250,000 to 300,000 

tonnes of milling wheatimported each 

year. 

As wheat only represents about 40 

cents of the cost in astandard loaf of 

bread, greater use of domesticallygrown 

grain is expected to have amarginal 

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component,not the whole cost of 

producing aloaf. There are categories of 

bread that can easily carry this. 

‘‘There is space in the market for every 

type of loaf, from $1 white bread to a$7 

sour dough.’’ 

Products using the Grain Mark can 

include up to 20 per cent of imported or 

blended ingredients, to allow for 

ingredients such as yeast which may not 

be available domestically. 

Grain Mark Ambassador, celebrity TV 

chef Nadia Lim told the launch that it 

will ‘‘open up the conversation’’ and lift 

consumers awareness. 

Ms Lim and her husband Carlos Bagrie 

own Royalburn Station near 

Queenstown, which despite its high 

altitude has ahistory of growing quality 

grain since the 1800s. 

While creating several addedvalue 

ventures, including supplying the malting 

barley for Swifty beer in ajoint venture 

withbrewers Garage Product, most of 

their cereal production is for livestock 

feed. 

‘‘The reality of our business is that we 

are still significantly tied to dairy 

farming. 

‘‘Only 1015 per cent of our cropping 

volumes are for human consumption and 

we would like to increase this,’’ Ms Lim 

says. 

Mr Bagrie says that if returns lifted by 

10 to 15 per cent this would make a 

difference to growers bottom line. 

‘‘If we turn the engine off on arable 

farming it will be very hard to restart it 

again.’’ 

While dairy and sheep and beef sectors 

are enjoying record prices, arable 

farmers are struggling to achieve 

profitable returns and hope the logo can 

revitalise their sector and expand 

production. 

Mid Canterbury mixed arable farmer 

Brian Leadley says it is disappointing to 

be competing with imported milling 

wheat, but also challenging. 

‘‘We are proud of the milling wheat we 

produce and want to see moreofitused.’’ 

His 450hectare farm near Ashburton 

grows 13 different types of crops in any 

year, as well as farming livestock. 

About aquarter of his cropping area is 

in cereals, mainly milling wheat, but he 

also grows clover and ryegrass seed for 

pasture, as well as specialised seeds 

including evening primrose and red beet. 

Phil Jackson, group general manager of 

Farmers Mill in Timaru, which has just 

been purchased by flourmill company 

Mauri, says it only processes South 

Islandgrown wheat. 

‘‘The biggest challenge is freight and 

getting product from the South Island to 

the NorthIsland. 

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Champion Suri Sherlin Jesson (612 month age group), owned byLindsay and Sheryl 

Riddle of West Melton. 


Strutting their stuff 


The National Alpaca Show held at the 

Rangiora Showgrounds in Rangiora last 

weekend, attracted 161 alpacas entered 

in the breed section and 134 fleeces in 

the fleece section. 

These all went under the critical eye of 

Australian judge Natasha Clark who 

awarded the Supreme Champion 

Huacaya award in the Breed Show, to 

Silverstream XFactor (from the 1224 

month age group) which was owned by 

Kit and Sheryl Johnson of Kaiapoi. 

The Supreme Champion Suri award 

went to Sherlin Jesson (from the 612 

month age group) owned by Lindsay and 

Sheryl Riddle of West Melton. In the 

Fleece Show, the Supreme Champion 

Huacaya fleece again went to 

Silverstream XFactor (from the 612 

month age group) owned by Kit and 

Sheryl Johnson of Kaiapoi. 

The Supreme Champion Suri fleece 

award went to Pari Nui Hendrix (from 

the 612 months age group) owned by 

Richard and Wendy Farquhar of 

Dunedin. The chair of the 2025 National 

Alpaca Show Working Group, Wayne 

Allison of Stoney Meadows Alpaca, says 

the standard was high among all the 

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SPORT 


Shaking off winter cobwebs in Grand Prix 

27 

The Pringle Homes Gorges Grand Prix 

cycle race departed from Loburn school 

and ran for 50km out towards Oxford 

before the cyclists turned backtorace 

the 50 km back to the school roughly four 

hours later, with astrong norwester tail 

wind. 

Saturday’s running of this event is 

billed as achance to shake off the winter 

cobwebs before the big classic races 

such as the Five Passes and the 

Southland Tour begin later this month 

Race organiser Alex Mann of 

PeloPerformance, says therewereover 

120 starters and they had great weather 

despite the heat and the strong head 

winds at times. 

‘‘There was afantastic buzzaround 

the event. 

‘‘It really felt like somethingspecial, 

and that’s down to everyone who turned 

up, raced hard, volunteered, orjust 

supported the day.’’ 

Mr Mann says the next race will again 

be supported by Pringle Homes, and the 

Papanui Cycling Club will cover the 

Traffic Management costs as part of 

their final race as aclub after many 

decades in the sport. 

‘‘Let’s make it amemorable one.’’ 

2025 Gorges Grand Prix –Top Results 

Overall Winner &Winning Bunch: 1: 

John de Garnham, 2: Jonathan Davis, 3: 

Wendy Wrenn, 4: Andrew Hamer,5: 

Adam Chapman. 

Fastest Riders (on time):1: Adam 

Chapman, 2: Jonty Harris, 3: Austin 

Myles. 

Women’s Competition:1: Wendy Wrenn, 

2: Charlotte Lucas, 3: Bonnie Davis, 4: 

GeorgiaWaghorn, 5: Sophie Brown. 

First Junior Over the Line: Jack Gorrie 

–sponsored by Daniel Whitehouseand 

Scotty Brand. 

Next Race –Waikari Classic /Bruce 

Over we go ... Riders taking part in the 

Pringle Homes Gorges Grand Prix cycle race 

cross the Okuku River bridge as they begin 

their 100km long race on Saturday. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

Dawe Memorial on Saturday December 

13 at the Sefton Hall with racing from 

the hall to Pyramid Valley turn and back 

again. 

Bunching up ... Cyclist negotiate the 

Okuku River bridge. 

NC RESULTS 

Amberley Bridge Club 

October 6: Judith Driver &Jan Roose 

1, Jannene Cummings &Owen Evans 2, 

Nell McKellow &Caryl Brown 3. 

October9:North/South: Gavin 

Dunnett &Judith Driver 1, Judy 

Hepburn &Jan Roose 2, Penny 

Hepworth &Paddy McFarlane 3. East/ 

West: Mary Warren &Trish Trembath 

1, 

Noel Langdon &Simon Hollander 2, 

Nell McKellow &Kimberlee Fleming 

3. 

Spring Challenge: Jill Coberger & 

Irene Carson 1, Douschka Saunders & 

Caryl Brown 2, Jim Knight &Tim 

Saunders 3. 

Amberley Golf 

October 4: JWebb 64, LWiddowson 66, 

SDalkie 67, GSmith 67, RHornblow, A 

Rose 69. 

Mens Medal: LWiddowson 

Twos: GMurray, NGranger, R 

Williamson. 

Excel Design Build Longest Putt: A 

Falloon. Ray Atwill Closesttothe Pin: 

KGussettee. 

Mid Week Men: RWilshire 42, T 

Dunbar 42, NRhynd 41, JBrocherie 40, 

JAllan 38, TScott 38, PWylie 38, J 

Cook 38. 

Longest Putt: AGenet. Keith Duns 

Mem. Trophy: NRhynd 

Mid Week Women: 4BBB Stableford: 

PLey &JMcEwing 48, SLee &JYates 

47, RAshworth &JLucas 47. 

LongestPutt: HAstle.Winner Sept 

LGU: JWebb65. 

Nine holders: JBourne 25, DPercy 

22, BMills 21, OPatchett 21, R 

Hayward 20, DArbon 20. 

Golf Day is back 

Its time to get back into the swing and 

support the North Canterbury 

Basketball Association’s Golf Day on 

November 30. 

Last year $2000 was raised for the 

Manaaki Fund, which was used 

directly to assist participation in the 

Basketball Association’s programmes, 

competitions and tournaments. 

Held at the Rangiora Golf Course, 

Tee off, with Shot Gun start is 830am. 

It is $160 to enter ateam. 

Don't forget to take your spare cash 

for asausage sizzle, and look out for 

the raffles. If you would like to 

sponsor ahole for the day, email 

admin@northcanterbury.basketball 

for aform to fillout. 

You can register at sporty.co.nz/ 

ncba/golf2025. 

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Pighunt for emergencyvehicle 

Hunters heading into the hills at Labour 

Weekendinsearch of an entry forthe 

Waiau Pig Huntwill be helping equip the 

Waiau Volunteer Fire Brigade with a 

dedicated emergency response vehicle 

estimated to cost $70,000. 

The brigade is organising the event 

which runs from October 24 to 26, and 

hopes funds raised from the hunt will 

helpbridge the gap between what the 

brigade has in its coffers already, and 

ensure it can secure and equip the new 

vehicle to deliver faster, more efficient 

medical support across the district. 

The push for the vehicle follows the 

Waiau Volunteer Fire Brigade becoming 

operational as aMedical First Response 

team, marking asignificant step in 

enhancing emergency care for the local 

community. 

At present, the team relies on ashared 

multipurpose vehicle that is also used 

for fire callouts. 

The valuablebacking from Rodin Cars 

as the main sponsorofthe 2025 Waiau 

Pig Hunt, along with the generous 

support of allother sponsors, is playing a 

crucial role in helping the brigade reach 

its overall fundraising goal. 

The transition to amedical first 

responseteam is incredibly important 

for the community, aspokesperson says, 

as access to emergency medical services 

can be delayed due to geographical 

challenges. 

‘‘BybecomingaMedical First 

Response Brigade, it enhances our 

ability to respond quickly to medical 

incidents, improving outcomes and 

potentially saving lives. It’s aproactive 

step toward ensuring our community is 

safer and better supported in times of 

need.’’ 

New to the lineupthis year is Owl 

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48035LRF Thermal Scope valued at 

$4,299. One of their team members is also 

aRural Fire volunteer, giving it firsthand 

understanding of the importance of 

initiatives that support rural 

communities. 

Hunting &Fishing Kaikōura and 

Hunting &Fishing North Canterbury 

have once again come on board, joined 

by arecord number ofPlatinum 

Sponsors in 2025. 

This year there is anew category in the 

Open Hunter section with Average Hind. 

SnowdonFarm &Firewood Supply have 

sponsored class with a$1000 cash prize. 

There’s also something special for the 

ladies this year, with adedicated Ladies 

Draw. 

All female entrants in the Open Hunter 

section will automatically be entered for 

the chance to win atwonight stay at 

Bella Vista Hanmer Springs, along with a 

LuvaBull shirt, local vouchers, and a 

range of other prizes kindly donated by 

Hanmer Springs businesses. 

The weighin on Sunday, 26 October 

promises to be agreat day out for the 

whole family, with plenty of activities for 

children —and the young at heart with 

an obstacle course, and if the weather 

plays its part, theeverpopular slippery 

slide will make areturn. ABBQ and bar 

will also be operating throughout the 

afternoon, making it the perfect chance 

to relax, catch up with friends, and enjoy 

the community atmosphere. 

This year’s Kids Lucky Draw continues 

the tradition of creating lasting 

memories through shared experiences. 

Thanks to Top Catch Fishing Charters 

Kaikōura, the prize includes afishing 

trip for one child and an accompanying 

adult, a$250 Hunting &Fishing 

Kaikōura voucher, and afew extra 

surprises from local Kaikōura 

businesses. 

This year’s event also features limitededition 

Waiau Pig Hunt hoodies for sale 

at $75. They can be ordered when 

entering the hunt, or separately using the 

dedicated order form. 

The redesigned logo marks this special 

edition, with the back design paying 

tribute to both hunting and the event’s 

fundraising purpose —“Hunting for 

Life.” 

Entry fee information etc, is all 

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along with the online entry form. 

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This is that house. 

5 3 3 1 

3 

Set inapeaceful cul-de-sac, this 438sqm builder’s own home is designed for real life —and 

for all the movement and growth that comes with it. With three teenagers and two adults 

having lived here comfortably, it has proven itself asasocial family base. 

The design is quietly confident with astrong aesthetic that differentiates it from other 

properties. Natural materials like cedar and dark timber bring warmth and texture. The 

interiors are calm and grounded, using apalette of earthy neutrals. Light-filled split level living 

areas flow into one another and open tothe insta-worthy pool area. Aseries of sheltered 

outdoor spaces make entertaining and everyday life feel effortless. 

While the main living areas invite gathering, there’s room to retreat too. Upstairs includes a 

third living area with balcony and four bedrooms —aluxurious master suite, two bedrooms 

with walk-in robes and one with aloft. Downstairs, guests have their own space with an 

ensuite, plus there’s astudy and powder room. 

Every space feels intentional, with alayout that balances openness and privacy. 

Practicality reigns with well thought out, extensive off-street parking and space for your boat 

and caravan in agated area. 

Convenient location, close to the town centre, Rangiora High School, Ashgrove Primary 

School, MainPower gym, this home offers proximity and privacy. 

Auction, from 12pm, Thu 6Nov 2025 (unless sold prior) 

View online at: www.bayleys.co.nz/5528585 

17 Chesterfield Place, Rangiora 

Whalan andpartnersLtd,Bayley. Licensed under theREA 2008 

Lance Farrant 

Mobile: +64 21 419 815 

l.farrant@bayleys.co.nz

NEW LISTING 

Swannanoa 798 South EyreRoad 

Come fallinlove, affordable lifestyle 

Thismuch-loved family home hasbeen in the samehands for generations offering asense of soul that's hard to 

find. Character filled, each room has its ownpurpose and personality -there's no open plan here, just aseries of 

cosy spaceswith their ownfeel. Relax on thesheltered veranda and catch glimpses of the mountains beyond, take 

adip in the pool. Aseparatestudio(needing alot of love) offers potential for aworkspace, creative retreat, or extra 

room. Thelandstretches across 5hectares,givingyou thefreedom to run stock, keep aponyortwo, or simply 

enjoy the space. Not to mention the hugeshearing shed, the mind boggles with opportunity here. Areluctant sale 

driven by healthneeds,the hope is thatanother family will find the same joy here that has been felt for decades.My 

clients are very serious aboutselling and will look at all offers. 

bayleys.co.nz/5528648 

3 2 1 2 

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior) 

12pm, Wed 5Nov 2025 

251-253 High Street, Rangiora 

View Sun 10.30-11am 

Lance Farrant 021 419815 l.farrant@bayleys.co.nz 

AaronLaing 027 747 2833 

aaron.laing@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 

NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicativeonly 

Ashley 130 Copples Road 

Scaleand skyline 

•Accessed by achip-sealed driveway, this 370sqm residence is positioned forlight andoutlook, with its rendered 

brick construction and high ceilingsdelivering both permanence and presence. 

•Three living zones bring asense of scale and structure, withanexpansiveU-shapedkitchen and open-plan living 

and dining room formingthe central domain. 

•Thefour-bedroom layoutisled by amastersuite with awalk-in wardrobe and en-suite,supported by afamily 

bathroom andaseparatelaundry that completes the practical brief. 

•Heating and efficiencyworkintandem,with awood burner, heat pump, and ten solarpanels. 

•The 4hectare block is well divided, withsecure fencing,and asubstantial three-bay shed. 


4 3 2 3 


1pm, Wed 5Nov 2025 


View 12.15-12.45pmSun 19 Oct 

Jack Pringle 027 533 4820 

jack.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 

Mark Pringle 027 4333334 


bayleys.co.nz

NEW LISTING 

Flaxton 13 Bramleys Road 

Recreation, returnand ruralspace 

•Aspacious four-bedroom residence with astudy anchors theproperty, complemented by arenovated 

secondarydwelling,equestrian facilities, leisure amenities, and beautifully landscaped grounds. 

•Contemporary interiors featureopen-plan living withawalk-in pantry, dining, and lounge,flowing to multiple 

terraces, aheatedpool, spa, tenniscourt, and all-weatherentertaining area with log fire. 

•Comfort comes via heat pumps,gas and log fires, plus heat transfer. Therenovatedtwo-bedroom dwelling earns 

$480 perweek and adjoins extragaraging andkennel/cattery facilities. 

•Set on four hectares withstables,awashbay, bore water,and generator, it’sclose to Rangiora and Kaiapoi –a 

lifestyle estate beyondcompare! 


6 3 4 3 


1pm, Tue11Nov 2025 


View 1.15-1.45pm Sun 19 Oct 





Boundary lines are indicativeonly 

Ohoka 81 OhokaMeadowsDrive 

Live, work andleisure in one address 

•Balancing lifestyle appealwith commercial capacity, this 1.99 ha property in Mandevilleperforms on everylevel. 

•Securedbehind electric gates, the home features four bedrooms,two living areasand anew kitchen. Asemi selfcontainedwing 

introduces afifthbedroom,living area, kitchenetteand bathroom. 

•Heatedswimming pool withpool houseand bar, plus aseparate spa. 

•Three bay shed with threerollerdoors, plusavast total-spanstructure offering four high-clearance bays, leantos, 

heavy-dutyconcrete flooring,and four roller doors. Complete with office,studio, andtoilet, it is designed to 

accommodate machinery, forklifts, or afull-scalebusiness. 

•Separate studio/workshop, featuring separate entrance andelectricsecurity gates. 


5 3 4 6+ 

Auction (unless soldprior) 12pm, Thu30Oct 2025 

3Deans Avenue, Chch 

Phonefor viewing times 




mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 


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Culverden 78 Cemetery Road 

The Mound-PukateaDairy Farm 

Balancing productivity with environmental responsibility,this quality 223.7-hectare (moreorless) dairy farmiswell 

positioned forthe future. Privatelylocated,The Mound benefitsfromquality soils with excellent water-holding 

capacityand reliable irrigation.Consented to 700 cows,the farmiscurrently milking approximately 630 and 

producing approximately265,440kgMS under alow-costgrass-based system.Native plantings, ponds, highqualityhousing 

and afantasticlocationjustminutes from amenities and schools further enhance the property. 

Winning the Canterbury Ballance Farm EnvironmentalAward for 2025 has rewarded the hard work and foresight 

of the currentowners,setting the perfect platform forthe new owners to continue the growth of The Mound with 

plentyoffutureupside. 


223.7 ha 


12pm, Mon 10 Nov 2025 

View by appointment 

Ben Turner 027 530 1400 

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz 

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz 


NEW LISTING 

Leithfield 10 Thornton Close 

Peaceful livingmeetsconvenience 

Vendors inviteoffersover$739,999. 

Having already secured their next move,our vendors areserious about selling.Set on 2,850sqm (more or less), this 

easy-care home is framed by awell-established garden. Theopen-plan kitchen, dining andliving area enjoys 

abundant natural light andextendsoutdoorstoalargedeckwith aspa pool. Three bedrooms are complemented 

byafamilybathroom,while doubleglazing and aheat pump ensure year-round comfort.Outside, you’ll find allthe 

practical extras including aworkshop, gardenshed and fullgarden irrigation. Apeaceful setting within walking 

distance to Leithfield’s amenitiescombined with vendor motivation, this one is worth your inspection. 


2,850 sqm 3 1 


12pm, Tue 4Nov 2025 

3Deans Avenue, Chch 

View by appointment 

Caleb Tod 027 450 1008 



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Rangiora 22 Good Street 

BeautifulfamilyhomeincovetedRangioralocation 

Perfectly positionedjustmoments from theheartofRangiora, this cherished 1960s home sits proudly on a 

generous 885sqm (more or less)section. Built from permanent materials, sunlight streams through the large front 

windows,creating awarm andinviting atmosphere. The familykitchen, with its generous storage, quality 

appliancesand bay windowoverlooking thegarden.The open-plan dining andlounge enjoy asunny north-facing 

aspect, while two heat pumps ensure comfortyear-round. Threewell-proportioned bedrooms aresupported by a 

spacious family bathroom, withalargelaundry andseparate storage room adding practicality. Outdoors, the 

immaculate gardens have beenthoughtfully designed with raisedbeds and established plantings, along with asunsoaked 

coveredpatio, this is apropertyyou’ll mostcertainly wanttocall home. 

3 1 1 2 


1pm, Thu30Oct 2025 


View Sun 1.15-1.45pm or by appointment 

Anna Bray 027 320 7457 

Dean Pugh 027 335 6303 



NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

Woodend 63 Gladstone Road 

Rangiora 3Chartwell Close 

Calling first homebuyers 

Set down ashared driveway providingample privacy, 

this tidy family home offers awelcominghaven in a 

quietWoodend location. Sunlight floods the 

generous open-plan living area,where alog burner 

creates acosyfocal point throughthe cooler months. 

The well-appointed kitchen features quality 

appliances, abreakfast barand abay window that fills 

the space with natural light.Outside, the generous 

grounds include raised garden beds,achicken coop 

andplenty of room to relax andenjoy the outdoors. 


3 1 1 2 

Deadline Sale (unless soldprior) 

1pm, Wed5Nov2025 


View 12-12.30pm Sun19Oct 

or by appointment 

Anna Bray 027320 7457 

anna.bray@bayleys.co.nz 

Dean Pugh 027 335 6303 

dean.pugh@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDREAA2008 

Privategarden sanctuary in 

Rangiora’sNorthwest 

• Spacious 200sqm home on an impressive 843sqm 

section in aquiet cul-de-sac 

• Open planliving with awell appointed kitchen 

opening to asheltered terrace 

• Three double bedrooms,master with walk-through 

robetolarge family bathroom,separate laundry 

• Double glazing, two heat pumps for year round 

comfort. Double internal access garage 

• Workshop/studio (approx 17.55sqm) greenhouse 

andgarden shed), safe off-street parking 


3 1 1 2 

Deadline Sale (unlesssold prior) 

1pm, Tue 28 Oct 2025 


View 11-11.30am Sun 19 Oct 

Jane Moody 027 4550161 

jane.moody@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDREAA2008 

bayleys.co.nz

Bayleys isproud to support 

The Rangiora Show 2025 

Come and meet the team Saturday 25October 

We’re excited towelcome you tothe Rangiora 

Show. This event isawonderful opportunity to 

connect with the community and explore all that 

the rural sector has tooffer. Visit the Bayleys tent 

to meet our team, get expert property advice, 

and enjoy fun activities—including our popular 

Guess the weight of the Pig competition and 

our new Human Slot Machine competition. 

We look forward toseeing you there. 

Bayleys Rangiora | 03 311 8020 | 251 High Street, Rangiora 

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For Sale byAuction 10am Thursday 6November. Colliers Auction 

Room, Building 1,Level 1,181 High Street, Central Christchurch. 

12.24 hectares 

(more orless) 

ShaneO’Brien 

027 471 6121 

Proven Vineyard 

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George Fox 

027 614 3763 

Attractive terraced 

land 

Agri Realty Limited 

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$12,500 +GST Flat Fee * No Upfront Costs No Sale, No Fee 

149Terrace Road, Cust 

Unit 5, 6Cone Street, Rangiora 

ClassicCountryEstate 

Just 16 minutes from Rangiora,this wonderfully privateestate offers the 

ultimate country lifestyle.Fromthe tree-lined driveway to the stables, 

paddocks,and park-likegardens,it’s anidyllic settingfor anyone seeking 

space and serenity. 

Upstairs Downstairs Investment! 

Investors -enjoyreliable, passive income from twofully tenantedspaces 

inaprime Rangiora location.Downstairs offers a50m2commercial office 

comprising tworooms,akitchenetteand atoilet, while upstairs is a 

spacious 56m2, one-bedroom apartment with open-plan living and asunny 

balcony. Enquire today! DeadlineWed 22 October12pm (unless sold prior). 

5 2 6 

250m 2 

4.27ha 1 1.5 2 

106m 2 

AskingPrice: $1,390,000 

View: 2:15pm -3pm Sun 18th Oct 

Kirstyn Barnett 021 312 230 

TraceyWilson-Smith 027 461 6919 

Deadline Sale: 12pm Wed22ndOct 

View: 11am -11:30am Sun 18th Oct 

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Rangiora 38 Acacia Avenue 

Rangiora 35 Newnham Street 

New Listing 

Timelesselegance withamodern twist 

Do you want ahome that has everything -then you mustviewthis 

property. Set at the end of aquiet cul-de-sac, thenthis beautifully 

presented three bedroom home(plus office) combines timeless style 

with moderncomforts. Designed with familylivinginmind, the layout 

features twoliving areas -asunny open-plan space thatflows tothe 

north-facing patio, and amore formallounge for quiet evenings or 

entertaining.The near-new kitchen will impress with anoven, multioven 

and inductionhob, sleek engineered stone benchtops, and an 

extensive pantry. Positionedtooverlookthe dining area and garden, 

it's bothpractical andstylish. 

3 2 2 

Auction 2.00pm, Wed 29th Oct, 2025 

View Sun 19 Oct 1.00 -2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RU210476 

Bev Wright AREINZ 

M 027 434 2486 

Perfectly designed for family life 

Spacious, inviting and wonderfully versatile, this four double-bedroom 

home offers everything afamily couldwant.. Alarge open-plan 

kitchen, dining, and lounge areafeatures alog burner, two heat 

pumps,anHRV system and underfloor heating,plus excellentindooroutdoor 

flow to sunny decks andanestablished garden. The adjoining 

studio offers the perfect space foranoffice, playroom, or teen 

hangout, while the single internal-access garageprovidespracticality 

and potential to expand. Downstairs, parents can enjoy their own 

private retreat withamaster bedroom andwalk-inrobe, while upstairs 

caters beautifully for familyorguests with three generousbedrooms. 

4 2 2 

Deadline Sale closesTuesday 4th 

November, 2025 at 2.00pm,(unless 

sold prior) 

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M 021 683 830 

Bev Wright AREINZ 

M 027 434 2486 

Loburn 189A Carrs Road 

New Listing 

Oxford 36 WekaStreet 

New Listing 

Downsizersdream,privacy &lifestyleon4ha 

Tuckedwell away, this exquisite 2024-built residencecombines 

architectural finessewith effortlesscountry living.Set on4ha ofwellfenced 

pasture with breathtakingviews toMtThomas and the 

Canterbury foothills, this 78 m2 home offersanenviable lifestyle of 

privacy, quality, and ease. Every detailhas been meticulously 

considered-from the elevated ceilings andclever lighting design to 

the premiumfixtures, fittings, and abundant storage. The designer 

kitchen is perfectly positioned to take in the views andfeatures a 

convenient servery window connecting seamlessly to asuperb outdoor 

entertaining area, complete with infraredheaters, integratedlighting 

andshade blinds. 

2 1 1 1 2 

For Sale By Negotiation 


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Megan Burridge 

M 027 281 9215 

Immaculate family home 

Positioned proudly on apristine cornersection, thisstunning fourbedroom 

family home offers theperfectblend of comfort,space, and 

style.Withanemphasis on easyfamily living and effortless 

entertaining, the homeboasts two expansive living areasthatflow 

seamlesslytooutdoorspaces -ideal for summer barbecues or relaxing 

eveningsinthe included spapool.Across theroad, apeaceful reserve 

provides asafe and scenicplay area for children, adding to the appeal 

of this truly family-friendlylocation.Inside,the heartofthe homeisan 

exceptional kitchen designedtoimpress, complete with aspacious 

walk-in pantry and quality finishes throughout. 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closesThursday 30th 

October, 2025 at 2.00pm, (unlesssold 

prior) 

View Sun19Oct 10.00 -10.30am 


Megan Burridge 

M 027 281 9215 

Property BrokersLtd LicensedREAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

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Hawarden 128 Horsley DownRoad 

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Your country lifestyleawaits 

Vendors have purchased! Breathe in the fresh country airand experience alifestyle of space, self-sufficiency, and unmatched 

ruraltranquillity. Set in apeaceful small-townsetting, this exceptional 4-bedroom lifestyle property offersthe perfect balance 

ofcharm,functionality, andversatility -and withthe vendors already committed to theirnextmove, nowisthe timetoact. 

From the moment you stepinto the heart of the home -awarm, country-style kitchen -you'll be greeted withuninterrupted 

views overrolling countryside. Whether you're preparingmeals orenjoyingyourmorning coffee, this outlook willbeadaily 

reminder of the serenity this propertyoffers.The homefeatures awelcomingwet-back logburner withaheat transfer system, 

solar tubes forefficient hotwaterheating, and aprivate outdoorspa -ideal for unwinding under thestarsand soaking in the 

peace of rural life. There's space forthe whole familytoenjoy, both indoorsand out.Outside, theinfrastructure on offer is 

extraordinary: •Astandalone garage for everyday convenience •Two fully enclosedshedswithpower, including asubstantial 

15m x9mblockworkshopequipped with3-phase power. 

4 2 1 7 

DeadlineSale closes Thursday23rd October, 2025 at 2.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/RL207585 

Dayan Muntz 

M 021 432 926 

E dayan.muntz@pb.co.nz 

Hawarden 13 JervoisStreet 

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Homesweet Hawarden 

Freshly updated and readytoenjoy,this 4bedroom homecombines modern comfortwith countryvillage living. Withnew 

carpet and paint throughout, awetback log burner,and afullyfenced section, it's the ideal choice forfirst home buyers, local 

workers or those just wanting toescape thebustle of citylife. 

Set in the heart of Hawarden, you'll enjoy the charm of asmall North Canterbury village with all the essentials close at hand. A 

practical and affordable home withplentyofappeal. 

Talk to me today to register your interest, as this one willfly out the door! 

4 1 1 2 

DeadlineSale closes Thursday23rd October, 2025 at 2.00pm, 



Web pb.co.nz/RL211666 

Dayan Muntz 

M 021 432 926 


PropertyBrokersLtd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

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Amberley 50B GreigCrescent 

NewListing 

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Privacy, practicalityand premium features 

Positioned in Amberley'snewestsubdivisionThe Clearing, this near-new Mike Greer homedeliversmodern comfort, smart 

design, andalifestyle that balances low-maintenance living withhigh-quality finishes. Built to ahigh specification and 

thoughtfully set back from theroad, this property offers privacy, practicality,and atouch of luxury. The vendorshavealready 

set their sightsontheir next move andare motivated to sell,creating an excellent opportunity for buyersseekingastandout 

home in athriving community. This home is best appreciated in person. With the vendors motivated to move,buyersare 

encouraged to act quickly to secure this high-specproperty in one of Amberley’s most desirable new addresses. 

3 2 1 1 

For Sale Buyers $749,000+ 

View Sun 19 Oct 11.30 -12.00pm 


Dayan Muntz 

M 021 432 926 


Loburn 291B Dixons Road 

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Loburnlifestyle, modern comfort 

Are you looking for amodernlifestyleproperty inaprime location,justminutesfromRangiora, withoutstandingsheds? 

Situated in sought-after Loburn, this homeoffers theperfectblend of convenience and lifestyle.Familieswill appreciate the 

excellent school zones, while the sunny positionensures natural lightandwarmth throughout the day. The contemporary build 

boasts four bedrooms, naturallight, polished concrete floors, andabeautifully designed kitchen with granite bench tops, a 

double oven, quality appliances, and abutler's pantry. Open-plan living and aseparatelounge flowseamlessly to asun-soaked 

deck,ideal for entertaining.Alarge studynookand triple-cargaraging provide furtherpracticality. Comfort isassuredyearround 

with ductedheating andaclean-airwoodburner.Outdoors,the property is superblyset up with well-laid-out paddocks 

and cattle yards,plus not onebut twoimpressivesheds -asubstantial mainshed/workshop andaseparatethree-bay barn, 

offeringendless possibilitiesforwork, storage,orhobbies. Lifestyleliving doesn'tget better than this -amodernhome, superb 

shedding, and asought-after Loburnaddress. 

4 2 3 

DeadlineSale closes Wednesday29th October, 2025 at 3.00pm, 


View Thu 16 Oct 5.30 -6.30pm 

Sun 19 Oct 1.30 -2.30pm 


Leigh Miller 

M 021 308 202 

Allie Miller 

M 027 398 3752 

E leighm@pb.co.nz 

E allie.miller@pb.co.nz 

PropertyBrokers LtdLicensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

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Waipara 3/9 Johnston Street 

NewListing 

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One-of-a-kind in theheart of winecountry! 

You'll fall in love the moment you step inside thistruly unique 214m2 home!Bursting with personalityand clever design, every 

detail has been craftedwith care andcreativity. Thestriking Lawson Cypress exterior,contrasting joinery, and stunning 

leadlightwindows makealasting first impression. Inside, thewell-designed kitchen flowsintothe open-plan dining and living 

area, where theimpressive ceiling height floods the spacewith light and creates an incredible sense of scale.The beautifully 

tiled mainbathroom offers atouch of luxury, while theensuite has been designed as aserene space to relaxand unwind - 

complementedbyagenerous walk-in robe and dressingroom. Warmthand comfort are assured withboth awood burner and 

heat pump.Set on agenerous1,694m2 section,the property features flourishing gardens,alarge sun-soakeddeck, and even 

apetite vineyardofPinot Noir vines! There's also astylish bell tent forguests, hobbies, or acreativespace, along with plenty 

ofgaragingfor vehicles andstorage.Perfectly positioned in the heartofWaipara's winecountry, this home is as specialasthe 

location itself. 

2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday30th October,2025 at 3.00pm, 


View Sat18Oct 12.00-1.00pm 

Sun 19 Oct 12.00 -12.30pm 


Leigh Miller 

M 021 308 202 

Allie Miller 

M 027 398 3752 

E leighm@pb.co.nz 


Eyrewell 1136PoyntzsRoad 

New Listing 

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The perfect lifestylepackage 

The hard work has already been done foryou here. This immaculate lifestyle property offers not one, but twodwellings, all set 

up andready to enjoy. Themain115m2homefeatures threebedrooms and two bathrooms, complete withstylishpolished 

concrete floorsand athoughtful layoutdesigned foreasy living. The secondary 58m2 dwelling is amodernone-bedroom, onebathroom 

home, perfect forextended familyand guests. Outdoors, theproperty truly shines. With 12 well-fenced paddocks 

connected by apracticallaneway system, managing stock or horses is abreeze. There's abundantshed space, plusanarena 

andtack shed, everythinglifestyle buyers could wishfor.The location is unbeatable,with great roadand riverriding, along 

with nearby walking tracks right onyour doorstep.This is lifestyleliving at itsbest, all ready foryou to move in, enjoy, and 

make it your own. 

3 2 1 

DeadlineSale closes Tuesday28th October, 2025 at 3.00pm, 


View Sat18Oct 12.00-1.00pm 

Sun 19 Oct 3.00 -4.00pm 


Allie Miller 

M 027 398 3752 


PropertyBrokers LtdLicensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

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Sections from $299,000! Ahigh 

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Introducing Cambridge Court! 

With atrusted north west 

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2025, next year could see you inthe home of your 

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CULVERDEN 9CulverdenRoad 

Charming Lifestyle Opportunity 

Discoverthis delightful 2.0436 hectare property positioned on the 

boundary of Culverdentownship.Whether you'reatradie - 

electrician, plumber, builder,contractor wantingawork from home 

base,thisproperty is ready to support your ambitions. Or simply 

enjoythe peaceful setting andpotter to your heartscontent. 

The well-maintained home features: 

• Three doublebedrooms 

• Modern kitchen/dining area with doubledoors opening to a 

warm, sheltereddeck 

• Separate living roomfor relaxed familytime 

• Family bathroom with vanity, shower,and toilet 

• Second toilet and separate laundry 

• Modern log burner with wetback system for cosy, efficient 

heating 

Outside,the land is divided into approximately five small paddocks, 

all fenced withthree-wire electric fencing. Domestic wateris 

pggwre.co.nz/RAN41983 

supplied via thecouncil scheme, while awell providesstock water 

andhas previously supported irrigation. 

Additional features include: 

• Established orchard 

• Designated chook runand house 

• Secondaccess via Stock Road 

Avariety of sheds and outbuildings enhance the property's 

versatility: 

• Small hay shed 

• 16m x8m(approximate) shed with twotilt-a-doors 

• One-bay workshop with alined roomand attached lean-to 

carport 

• Utility shed, garden shed, andwoodshed 

Properties likethis are rarely available in theAmuridistrict. Dont miss 

your chance -contact the sole agent, Bruce Hoban today toregister 

your interestand arrange aviewing. 

3 1 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

GST Inclusive 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes2.00pm,Wednesday12November 

VIEW 

4.30-5.15pm, Thu 16 &23Oct &1.30-2.15pm, Sun 19 Oct 

Bruce Hoban 

M 027 588 8889 

E bhoban@pggwrightson.co.nz 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensedunder REAA 2008 

71 High Street,RANGIORA 

73 Carters Road,AMBERLEY 

Phone: 03 313 0610 

Email:rangiora@pggwre.co.nz 

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CULVERDEN 39 Montrose Avenue 

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Large brick family home on 6,868sqm blends township 

convenience with semi-rural charm. Thekitchen with 

pantry flows to open-plandining/living plus separate 

lounge. Fourdoublebedrooms;masterwith walk-in 

robe, en suite withspa bath,and patio access. Log 

burner with wetback, heat pump,HRV. Double internalaccessgarage, 

Versatile garage,sheds, paddocks. 

Landscapedgardens,veggiebeds, andoutdoor 

entertaining area with shadesail. Comfort, lifestyle, 

and space in one. 

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DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

GST Inclusive 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 2.00pm,Thursday 30 October 

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Peter Crean 

M 027 434 4002 

E pcrean@pggwrightson.co.nz 

AMBERLEY 7/17 Wineberry Avenue 

Perfect Starter, Downsizer or Smart Investment 

Modern elegance meets easy livingat7/17 Wineberry 

Avenue. Built in 2020, this beautifully presentedhome 

features light-filled openplan living, astylish kitchen 

with premium appliances,and seamless indooroutdoor 

flow to asun-drenched alfresco entertaining 

area. Alog burner andconvenient heatpump ensures 

year-roundcomfort. Three spaciousdouble bedrooms, 

amodern bathroom, and separate toilet offercomfort 

and convenience. Set on a552sqmsection with 

internal accessdouble garage, this low-maintenance 

gem is privately positioned near Amberley’s amenities. 

3 1 

DEADLINE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) 

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Offers Over $719,000 Considered 

VIEW 11.00-11.30am, 

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Maria Rickerby 

M 027 563 1733 

E mrickerby@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 

E ruby.burney@pggwrightson.co.nz 

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AMBERLEY 194A CartersRoad 

Smart Start or Savvy Investment 

Just minutes from Amberley’svibrant centre, this threebedroom 

home is ideal forfirst-home buyers. Move in 

andenjoy or renovate to suit your style -there’s plenty 

of potential here. The open-plan kitchen/dining is the 

heart of the home,with alounge featuring alog 

burner. Aseparate toilet, laundry,and spacious back 

porch add convenience.Outdoors, enjoy asunny patio 

area, easy-care garden, and privatebackyard. With a 

carport and off-streetparking, plus shopsand 

amenities nearby, this is apractical homeready forits 

next chapter. 

3 1 

OFFERS OVER $395,000 

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AMBERLEY 194B Carters Road 

Low Maintenance Living 

Set on aprivate 791sqmsection, thisthree-bedroom 

brick homeofferscomfort, space, and convenience. 

Ideal forfirst-homebuyersorinvestors, it features 

open-plan kitchen/dining,aspacious lounge, anda 

sunny north-facing patio -perfect for entertaining. A 

log burner keeps thingscosy, while built-in wardrobes, 

aseparate toilet,and auser-friendlylaundry add 

practicality. Enjoy alarge backyard, easy-care garden, 

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What theBeep?Smarter Cars,Safer Roads 

Ever wondered what all those beeps, buzzes and 

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Modern vehicles are packed with clever safety features, 

but too often drivers aren’t sure what they are orhow to 

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• Tuesday 21October |6–8pm 

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Rangiora Motor Group is supplying cars and trained 

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This light-hearted seminar, perfect for the young, old 

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“This free event has space for around 30people and is 

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modern cars, why they’re there, and how they make our 

roads safer,” says Council’s Road Safety Coordinator, 

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Rangiora Motor Group Sales Manager, Russell Lane 

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Thursday 2October - 

Sunday 23 November

TemporaryRoadClosures 

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic 

Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is 

hereby given that the Waimakariri District 

Council, for the purpose ofthe Kaiapoi, 

Rangiora and Oxford Christmas Parades, 

proposes to close the following roads to 

ordinary vehicular traffic for the periods 

indicated hereunder. 

Kaiapoi Santa Parade 

Roadsproposedtobeclosed 

•Cridland Street East from No. 49Cridland Street 

East to Ranfurly Street. 

•Dale Street closed from No. 9Dale Street to 

Ranfurly Street. 

•Old NorthRoadclosedfromNo. 13 OldNorth Road 

toRanfurlyStreet. 

•Ranfurly Street closed from Smith Street to 

Dale Street. 

•Sidey Quay closed from No. 26Sidey Quay to 


•Walker Street closed from No. 17Walker Street to 


Period of proposed closure 

Saturday 6December 2025, 12.30–4pm. 

Rangiora SantaParade 


•Church Street from Dudley Aquatic Centre to 

High Street. 

•Queen Street from King Street to Church Street. 

Period of proposed closure 

Sunday 7December 2025, 11am–5pm. 


•KingStreetfromQueen Street to Blackett Street. 

•DurhamStreet from BlakeStreet to High Street. 

•PercivalStreet from Queen Street to High Street. 

•VictoriaStreet from Queen Street to High Street. 

•HighStreet from Church Street to IvoryStreet. 

•AlfredStreet from Percival Street to Victoria Street. 

•Queen Street from King Street to Victoria Street. 

Period of proposedclosure 

Sunday 7December 2025, 1–4pm. 

Oxford Christmas Parade 


•Main Street from High Street to Burnt Hill Road. 

•Bay Road from No. 52toMain Street. 

•Transport Lane from High Street to BurnettStreet. 

•Burnett Street from Transport Lane to Main Street. 

Period of proposedclosure 

Sunday 14 December 2025, 10.30am–2pm. 

Any person objecting to the proposals is 

called upon tolodge notice of their objection 

and grounds thereof in writing, before 4pm, 

31 October2025 at the office ofthe 

Waimakariri District Council, PrivateBag 1005, 

Rangiora 7440. 

Have yousignedupfor 

theWaimakariri District 

Council Newsletter? 

To join visitwaimakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 

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2025 ARTHUR’SPASSEASTAERIALPREDATORCONTROL 

OPERATION 

Rentokil Rural&EnvironmentalServices(RRES)wishes to advise thepublic of itsintentiontoaerially applytoxin Sodium 

Fluoroacetate(1080)tothe Arthur’s Pass East projectareafor thepurposeofcontrolling possums,stoats, and rats in the 

Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park from 30 October 2025. 

Theoperationisbeing carried out by RRES on behalfofthe Department of Conservation (DOC)toprotect vulnerablenative 

speciessuchasorange-fronted parakeet/kākārikikaraka, great spottedkiwi/roroa, rock wren/pīwauwau and yellowhead/ 

mohua from introduced predators. 

Description of Area 

TheArthur’s Pass projectareacomprises of approximately70,332 hectaresofland in Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake 

Sumner Forest Park. 

Thesouthernboundary extends from nearBinserSaddleinawesterlydirection to apoint past Douglas Stream.The western 

boundary more or less follows theridge onto thePolar Range to Walker Pass, Mt Hunt andWorsley Pass towardsMtKoeti 

before dropping downtothe MinchinBivouacand backuptoHarper Pass. 

Thenorthernboundaryextends from Harper Pass Saddlealong thesouthernsideofHarperPasstoapproximatelyone 

kilometreshortofLakeMason Hut. Theeastern boundaryextends from Binser Saddletothe head of Lower Farm Stream, 

follows thePoulterRiver East BranchacrosstoBullCreek and up ontothe Dampierand Studleighranges then downtonear 

LakeMason Hut. 

Theproject area is predominatelybeechforestwithopenand steep sided rivervalleys that extend to tussock lands and 

exposedmountaintops. 

Adetailedmap is availableonthe RRES&DOCwebsites and at theDOC Arthur's Pass National Park VisitorCentre. 

Public Access &RecreationalFacilities 

Public access to thetreatment area is by road, as well as alarge number of front and back-country tracks, routes,and associated 

facilitiesmanagedbyDOC. 

Huts and other back-country accommodation will generallybeexcluded duringthe applicationoftoxic bait, although anumber 

of very low-usesites maybeover-sown subjecttooccupancyand consent conditions. 

Affected sections of tracks and routes will be oversown, public areencouraged to avoidtheareaduringtoxin application. 

Warningsignage will be postedattrack entrancesprior to commencement of theoperation.While toxicbaitisapplied, affected 

huts will havewater suppliesdisconnectedand be provided with alternativedrinkingwater suppliesinaccordancewithPublic 

Health Permit conditions. 

Toxinwarning signs and trackcaution signswill be in placeatall trackentrances immediatelyprior to theapplicationoftoxic 

bait. Advisory signage will also be installedatkey sitespriortonon-toxicprefeed application. 

CommencementDate 

Subjecttofavourableweather,controlisplanned to commencefrom30October 2025, with theaerialapplicationofnon-toxic, 

cereal pre-feed pellets.Thiswill be followedapproximately5-10dayslater by theaerialapplicationofbaitcontaining biodegradablesodium 

fluoroacetate(1080). 

Allworkisweather dependent, andcommencement maybe laterthan indicated. In theevent of an extended delay,further 

notices will be placed to advisethe public. 

Bait Description 

Aerial controlusing 1080: 

•Pre-feed -Non-toxiccereal-based pellet, approximately16mmlong, cinnamon-lured, and non-dyed (sandy coloured). 

•Toxicbait-Cereal-based pellet, approximately16mmlong, cinnamon-lured, and dyed green with atoxic loading of 0.15% 

Sodium fluoroacetate(1080). 

Theaerialoperationwill usehelicoptersequipped with Global Positioning System (GPS)hardwareand calibratedbuckets to 

ensureaccurateplacement. 

Precautions 

Thepesticide is poisonoustohumans and domesticanimals.The public arereminded of thedanger that toxicbaits and possum 

carcassespose, particularly to children and dogs. 

•DONOT TOUCH OR EATBAITS 

•Childrenmustbekept understrictsupervision in thecontrolarea. 

•Dogs must always be kept under strict controland not have access to,orbetaken into,the controlarea, as they areparticularly 

susceptible to harmfromcontactwithtoxic baits and poisoned carcasses. Theriskthat poisoned carcassesposetodogs 

may extend downstream of thecontrol area. 

•Toxin warningsigns will be installedatmainpublic entry points, and thepublic arereminded that it is an offencetoremove 

thiswarning signage.Pleasefollowthe instructions on thesigns. 

•Gameanimals shouldnot be sold or takenfor eatingfromwithinoradjacent to this area untilthe cautionperiodhas ended. 

If yoususpect poisoning 

Contactyour localhospitalordial111. 

National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON -0800 764 766. 

In the case of adomesticanimalbeing poisoned, contactalocalveterinarian. 

For furtherinformation please contact: 

OperationController–Arthur’s Pass East 

Rentokil Rural&Environmental Services 

PO Box5171, Springlands,Blenheim7241 

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Thursday,July31, 2025 | I sue 157 | www.starnews.co.nz 

By DAVID HI L, 


It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to 

make it quicker and easier to build 

major projects when it pa sed into law 

last December. 

But none of the five North Canterbury 

projects included in the Government’s 

Fasttrack A provals Act have 

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’ 

projects in the fasttrack proce s. 

They were among 149 projects listed 

in the legislation. 

In astatement released last w ek, 

Infrastructure MinisterChris Bishop 

and RegionalDevelopment Minister 

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149 

projects had lodged substantive 

a plications with the Environmental 

Protection Authority (EPA), since the 

a provals regime was established in 

February. 

Of those, none have b en a proved so 

far, with the first eight expected to be 

signed o f by the end of the year. 

Proposed housing developments at 

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora 

were listed in the legislation, along with 

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri 

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral 

water storage facility and fish scr en. 

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed 

none of the five North Canterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alistedproject can 

a ply to the EPA where an ‘expert 

panel’ wi l a se s theprojectand 

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’. 

Panel convenors determine the extent 

of the consultation, meaning the is no 

guarant elocal communities wi l have a 

say. 

Thereisnotimeframe for alisted 

projec tolodge an a plication, the 

spokesperson said. 

When the project list was a nounced 

in October last year, Mr Bishop pointed 

the finger at councils for creating the 

housing crisis. 

‘Speaking in general terms, councils 

have contributed to our housing crisis 

by being overly picky about where 

houses can be built, ’ he said a the time. 

The W odend and west Rangiora 

developments have since b en included 

in thenew WaimakaririDistrict Plan 

adopted last month, meaningtheymay 

not n edtobe fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigation Company 

chairperson DavidCroft said the 

company anticipated aresource consent 

would be grantedbyEnvironment 

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few 

months,after it was lodged in 2023. 

‘It l oks like the normalconsenting 

proce swi l be faster. In some ways it 

wouldbethe ideal situation because 

everybody hashad the chancetohave 

their say in asystem theyare familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fund was 

a nounced earlier thismonth for the 

Balmoral water storageproject. 

The proposed Ōhoka development 

was rejected from the District Plan, 

after aprivateplan change requestwas 

rejected by an independent 

commi sioner in November 2023. 

It is sti l subjec to an Environment 

Court a peal. 

An Environment Courtspokesperson 

said the a pe lant, Carter Group, has 

b en directed to advise the court by 

August 2 ‘how or whether it intends to 

proc ed ’. 

Waimakariri District Council 

development pla ning manager Ma t 

Bacon said underthe new District Plan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is zonedrura lifestyle. 

It mean the farmland could be subdivided 

into 4halots, but not into an 

850home development as proposed. 

Carter Group was contacted for 

comment but areply hadnot b en 

received by the time the North 

Canterbury News wen to print. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

hasb en completing geotech reports as 

it continuesscopingworkfor the 

proposed W odend Bypa s. 

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