North Canterbury News: October 30, 2025

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By DAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Steaming alonginRangiora 

North Canterbury’s councils are hoping for some 

calm as they recover from last week’s wind and 

fire events. 

Rural areas took abattering, with trees 

uprooted, irrigatorsoverturned and fires 

breaking out north of Kaikōura and near 

Hanmer Springs. 

With no mayors sworn in across the Canterbury 

region following the recent local government 

elections, aState of Emergency was declared by 

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister 

Mark Mitchell on Wednesday, October 22. 

While it was lifted for the rest of Canterbury on 

Friday, the state of emergency remained in place 

in Kaikōura on Tuesday. 

The Hurunui District Council maintained an 

emergency operations centre whileitmonitored 

cleanup efforts and wild weather on Monday 

and Tuesday. 

Council chief executive Hamish Dobbiesaid 

he expected to wind down operations on 

Tuesday afternoon. 

‘‘Our rural people have faced anumber of 

challenges so they do take ‘be prepared’ 

messages seriously. 

‘‘There are anumber of people with windows 

smashed, vehicle damage and farm fences down, 

so people are dealing with alot.’’ 

North Canterbury lines company MainPower 

has continued to work on restoring power across 

the district, while Lewis Pass reopened with 

restrictions on Saturday afternoon. 

Like Kaikōura, Hanmer Springs enjoyed a 

busy Labour Weekend, despite the damage from 

last week’s winds. 

Hanmer Springsbased councillor Tom Davies 

said the hot pools were operating,but mountain 

bike and walking tracks remainclosed. 

‘‘Hopefully we can get them open inafew 

weeks before the school holidays. 

‘‘The graveyard has been decimated. It’s quite 

eerie to see all those old treesdown.’’ 

The Waimakariri District Councilstood down 

its emergency operations centre on Friday, but 

chief executive Jeff Millward saidstaff have 

continued monitor the situation. 

Cleanup work continues in the west of the 

district, while pump stations are working 

normally again with power restored, he said. 

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Community strong after storm 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

Aweek of turmoil and heartbreak has once 

again seen community, and resilience rise 

to the top in the Hurunui District. 

Gale force nor’westerssnapped power 

poles like twigs last Thursday, left many 

centre pivots mangled, ripped out 

hundreds of trees by their roots, broke 

trunks and branches, toresheds and hay 

barns to bits, lifted acommercial egg barn 

and dumped it metres intoapaddock 

along with the owner and almost a1000 

hens, liftedroofs, stripped garages and 

crushedvehicles. 

Forests also suffered withmany trees 

flattened and in among one, atrampoline 

blown in from somewhere. 

When the southerly brought rain, snow 

and sleet on Sunday night, Monday and 

Tuesday, it added another dimension. 

For those still without power since 

Thursday’s gale, it was another problem to 

deal with —but manyhad fires to keep 

them warm. 

Through it all the community, though 

exhausted, proved just about as strong as 

the nor’wester that caused the damage. 

The hens were quickly rehomed with 

another egg producer, Benzies, in the 

WaimakaririDistrict, and people rolled 

up their sleeves and got to work, lending a 

hand where they could. 

MeanwhileMainPower,North 

Canterbury’s electricity distribution 

company, continued its inspiring work. 

The storm coincidently happened when a 

linesman competition was being held in 

North Canterbury. 

The extra crews wasted no time in 

lending ahelping hand to get North 

Canterburyconnected again, in fact as one 

person put it, it was like they were still in 

competition mode, seeing how fast they 

could put in new poles, ahead of the team 

down the road, andstring lines to get 

power to as many people as possible. 

Leslie Hills Road in the Hurunui was 

hard hit with poles snapped, and dangling. 

One in the Waiau River lay sideways with 

floodwatersrushing by. Trees along many 

Snapped off ... Trees are uprooted and 

powerlines down at Mt Lyford on the Inland 

Road. 

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rural roads lay across roads sidebyside, 

lines tangled among them. 

But by early Tuesday morning there 

were just 129 customers without power 

across North Canterbury, ahuge 

geographical area, where alarge number 

of crews were still hard at work in multiple 

locations. 

Fire Brigade volunteers, some fresh 

from having helped out in the Kaikoura 

fires, came back to tackle the clean up and 

take care of their own. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says in 

some ways the 2016 WaiauKaikoura 

earthquake had prepared many to cope 

with the trail of destruction the wind 

caused carving its way through towns and 

farmland. 

Where afarm didn’t have agenerator, 

neighbours cametothe rescuewith one on 

atrailer. While some cows were milked at 

later hours or in the wee small hours of the 

morning, it matter not —they were milked. 

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‘‘There has been tremendous 

community spirit, and selflessness,’’ she 

says. The damage was often random, Mrs 

Black says. Pivots on one farm would be 

twisted and bent, while next door they 

were left standing and untouched. 

As soon as power was restored to homes 

people seemed to feel much better. ‘‘It’s 

like IamOK, it will be fine,’’ Mrs Black 

says. 

‘‘I acknowledge and recognisethe 

incredible work the lines guys are doing.’’ 

And there was always someone in 

communities who had their finger on the 

pulse, so any help needed could be 

targeted quickly. 

The sun shone on North Canterbury on 

Saturday and Sunday, and while it was still 

windy, some were able to enjoy some 

relaxation. 

Hanmer Springs enjoyed the long 

weekend despite the carnage the wind 

caused. 

The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and 

Spa offered entry at adiscount to 

encourage people to the town, and they 

came when the roads were open. 

The Waiau Pig Hunt went ahead with a 

day of family and fun at the prize giving on 

Sunday, and the Northern A&P Show in 

Rangiora attracted ahuge crowd on the 

Saturday. 

Alix Bush, aCivil Defence coordinator 

in Waiau, says it is hard to escape the mess 

the wind has left in its wake. 

‘‘The worst thing for many is living and 

working in the same place the mess is,’’ 

she says. ‘‘But you have to carry on 

business as usual in spite of it.’’ 

The Waiau Pig Hunt, run to raise funds 

for amedical first response vehicle for the 

volunteer fire brigade, had allowed people 

to gather, chat and enjoy some down time, 

she says. 

The support had been fantastic and the 

weather played ball. 

Many parks and reserves are closed 

throughout North Canterbury, but the 

Hurunui Garden Festival, starting today 

(October 30), and running until Sunday, 

will go ahead. 

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Kaikōura District Council corporate 

services senior manager Peter Kearney 

said the town was booming with the 

usual Labour Weekend holiday makers, 

while volunteers were busy with the 

cleanup. 

‘‘It’s abit like agame of two halves. We 

had an horrendous week from Tuesday 

to Thursday, but it looked like areally 

busy weekend, with people seeing the 

bestpart of the town. 

‘‘In contrast, there were locals feeling 

anxious that it might flair up again.’’ 

Mr Kearney, who is also avolunteer 

firefighter,had abusy weekend visiting 

properties to the north of the town 

which had been devastated by wind and 

fire. 

‘‘Driving around it’s hard to sense the 

damage, until you go on the properties.’’ 

The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade 

was kept busy over the weekend with 

callouts and assisting with cleanup 

efforts, he said. 

The brigade normally responded to 

around 120 callouts in ayear, but has 

received more than half that number in 

the last week. 

Fire crews from North Canterbury, 

Marlborough and Christchurch backed 

up the local brigade from Tuesday, until 

they returned home on Friday. 

Council staff and volunteers fed the 

fire crews, with support from the local 

community. 

‘‘There has been overwhelming 

support from the community,’’ he said. 

‘‘It’s amazing to see how people have 

rallied by supporting the emergency 

services and each other. 

‘‘It’s areal privilege to be part of a 

community like this.’’ 

The council has opened aMayoral 

Relief Fund to support those impacted 

by last week’s events. 

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Two deputiesfor Waimakariri 

ByDAVID HILL, 


Winston Peters and David 

Seymour have shared the 

role of Deputy Prime 

Minister and now 

Waimakariri is set to have 

two deputy mayors. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon has sprung asurprise 

by announcing Kaiapoi 

Woodend councillor Philip 

Redmond will serve as his 

deputy for 18 months before 

standing aside. 

OxfordOhoka councillor 

Niki Mealings will then step 

up for the remainder of the 

threeyear term. 

The appointments were 

confirmed at the council’s 

inaugural meeting on 

Wednesday morning (October 

29). 

Mr Gordon said the 

decision reflected the 

experience around the table. 

‘‘Our council is aunified 

team, and we pride ourselves 

on working positively and 

collaboratively. 

‘‘Looking across the 

council table, we are blessed 

with awealth of experience 

and ability, which made 

choosing asingle deputy 

mayor adifficult task.’’ 

Mr Gordon was sworn in on 

Niki Mealings. 

Wednesday morning after his 

decisivewin over former 

councillor Paul Williams by 

more than 10,000 votes in the 

recent localgovernment 

elections. 

Councillor Redmond said 

he looked forward to working 

closely with Mr Gordon and 

Cr Mealings. 

‘‘I’m honoured by this 

appointment. It strengthens 

our leadership and reflects 

our commitment to working 

together for our 

communities.’’ 

Both councillors are in 

their thirdterms,with Cr 

Redmond having previously 

servedasaKaiapoi borough 

councillor back in the 1980s. 

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Waimakariri District Council 

Cr Redmond will also look 

after the property and 

roading portfolios, while Cr 

Mealings will hold the 

sustainability and climate 

change, solid waste and 

district planning portfolios. 

The deputy mayor will also 

be responsible for 

international relations. 

While deputy mayors have 

stood down midterm in the 

past, Local Government New 

Zealand is not aware of any 

previous incidence of two 

deputy mayors being 

announced together. 

Mr Gordon said the 

council’s priorities for the 

months ahead included 

establishing an inhouse 

water services business unit 

and securing Waka Kotahi 

NZ Transport Agency funding 

for the proposed Rangiora 

eastern link road. 

The next council meeting 

will be held on Tuesday, 

November 4. 

Other portfolio holders: 

Cr Joan Ward audit, risk, 

annual and long term plans. 

Cr Shona Powell 

communications, community 

development and wellbeing. 

Cr Wendy Doody customer 

relations and housing. 

Cr Brent Cairns greenspace 

(parks, reserves, sports 

grounds), business, 

promotion and town centres, 

arts and culture. 

Cr Bruce McLaren 

community facilities (aquatic 

centres, MainPower Stadium, 

libraries, service centres, 

town halls, museums). 

Cr Tim Bartle mixed use, 

business and Kaiapoi 

development. 

Cr Jason Goldsworthy civil 

defence and regulation. 

Cr Tim Fulton drainage, 

stockwater and three waters 

(drinking water, sewer and 

stormwater). 

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Anew documentary about aRangiora 

nonagenarian high achiever has had two 

sold out public screenings at the 

Rangiora Museum. 

Star, Leith Newell, attended both 

screenings of The InterestingLife of Leith 

Newell,earlier this month with family 

members, and said she enjoyed the 

documentary, but did want to point out 

that she was ‘‘only 97andahalf, not 98’’, 

as the film claimed. 

The documentary was made by 

Rangiora's Tom McLaren, author of The 

Life and Times of aRangiora Kid. 

His son, newly elected Waimakariri 

District councillor, Bruce McLaren, 

spoke after the film’s second showing 

(on October 23) and said the idea for it 

had come from David Petrie, who 

volunteers at the Rangiora Museum with 

Leith. 

Her good friend, Ann Jelfs, who also 

volunteers at the museum, was agreat 

ally in getting the documentary made as 

well, Bruce said. 

Ann also appears in the documentary, 

Film star ... Leith Newell, right front, after 

the second ‘‘sold out’’ public showing of the 

film about her life with her sister, Lois, front 

left, grand daughter Mari Henderson, back 

left, grandson Hamish Henderson, daughter 

Claire Newell and son John Newell. 

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interviewing Leith about her eventful 

life growing up in Rangiora which she 

recalls with incredible detail and 

clarity. 

Leith was a‘‘nerdy kid at school’’ with 

an inquiring mind, who became a 

pharmacist, achampion skier, a 

ballroom dancer, aBrownie Brown Owl 

leader for many years, and an excellent 

hockey and croquet player. 

She is also atalented photographer 

and Tom has used many of her stunning 

blackandwhite images to great effect in 

his charming documentary. 

Leith also had akey role in 

establishing the Broken River Skifield 

in 1951 and she is the coauthor of abook 

called Castles in the Air: the Early History 

of Skiing at Broken River,with her 

daughter Claire Newell. 

Leith and her husband, the late Jack 

Newell, were also vintage car 

enthusiasts and took part in many rallies 

in New Zealand and overseas during 

their yearstogether. 

However Leith, who was born at 

Rangiora Maternity Hospital on March 

14, 1928, downplays her full life of 

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Exhibition ofLife Drawing Group’swork 


Not all art includes or needs the human 

form in some manner, Oxford artist Jon 

Marett says. 

‘‘But certainly the artworks that really 

deeply affect you and arouse emotions, 

will depict people,’’ he says. 

Jon is amember of the Woodend Life 

Drawing Group, which has an exhibition 

of their work at Art on the Quay Gallery in 

the Kaiapoi LibraryRuataniwha Civic 

Centre. 

‘‘The essence of our art is to depict us 

(humans) from direct observation,’’ Jon 

says. 

‘‘Life drawing has long been abasis of an 

artist's education to develop skills in 

observation, proportion and anatomical 

understanding,’’ he says. 

‘‘For this learning opportunity we are 

deeply indebted to ourlive models.’’ 

The Woodend Life Drawing Group was 

established ‘‘some years ago’’ as a 

conveniencefor Waimakariribased 

artists ranging from trained and 

experiencedindividuals to enthusiastic 

beginners.The group now includes a 

‘‘wonderfully eclectic bunch’’ ofartists. 

‘‘The commonality is an acceptance of 

the challenge to depict the human form 

within adetermined time, typically two to 

20 minutes, given the myriad shapes, 

attitudes and poses abody is capable of,’’ 

Jon says. 

‘‘It is amazing to witness the differing 

mannerour artists employ in the process 

of depicting people. Therein lies the 

paradoxthatweare all the samebut 

different. Here we have proof in this 

exhibition, afabulous display and 

celebration ofthose differences in us as 

artists and people.’’ 

The groupmeetsevery Monday evening 

at the Woodend Methodist church Hall 

from 7pm to 9:30 pm with a30minute 

supper break. 

‘‘Artisthe aim of the evening but great 

conversation and lasting friendships are a 

fabulous off shoot. 

‘‘Artists bring their own materials which 

can be anything from the humble pencil 

and paper pad to easels and the gamut of 

art materials.’’ 

The exhibition closes on November 26. 

Anyone wanting to join the group as an 

artist or model contact Jon on: 021 435 976. 

Oxford artist ... Jon Marett, alongsidehis 

graphite pencil drawing, Neil. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

Family fun at Waipara fireworks display 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

The night sky over Waipara will be lit upas 

darkness falls on the Glenmark Domain on 

Friday, November 7. 

Ahuge pyrotechnic display will 

entertain the whole family following an 

early evening night of entertainment, 

music and activities. 

The gate opens on the family orientated 

event at 5.30pm, with plenty of parking in 

apaddock next door to the domain. 

ADJ, lolly scramble, face painting, rides, 

glow sticks, waffles, donuts, asausage 

sizzle,hot chips, hotdogs, sandwiches and 

coffee,along with abonfire, will ensure a 

fun and warm night for all. 

Families canenjoy the atmosphere and 

space for young people to runaround as 

they wait for darkness and the fireworks to 

begin. 

The annual event is run under the 

guidance of the Waipara Fireworks 

Incorporated Society, and it is grateful to 

the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust 

for its financial support. 

The society’s fireworks display and 

community evening, have provided 

entertainment to thousands for more than 

30 years. 

It is $30 afamily, or $10 an adult, and 

children under 5are free. 

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Top award for Tuiana 

By ROBYNBRISTOW 

Tuiana Sutherland, avalued senior 

member of the Glenmark Scout group, 

has been awarded her Chief Scout 

Award. 

It is the first time aGlenmarkScout 

member has gained the award in more 

than adecade. 

Tuiana, who is stepping up to 

Venturers, now has her sights firmly set 

on aDuke of Edinburgh Award. 

Scout group leader Isobel Whyte says 

not every scout goes on to achieve the 

Chief Scout Award. 

‘‘It takes three years to get to that 

level,’’ Mrs Whyte, who has been Scout 

leader at Glenmark for the past 55 years, 

says. 

Tuiana started with the group at age 

10. 

‘‘I had done Pippins and Brownies 

and then stopped as there was no where 

close to home to carry on,’’ says Tuiana, 

who lives in Scargill Valley. 

Then the Scout group was discovered 

just 20 minutes away at Waipara, and as 

Tuiana was homeschooled it was 

decided to join her up so she could 

interact with other children. 

Tuiana is now in Year 9, at Hurunui 

College. 

To achieve the scouting honour she 

had to achieve several badges, and 

demonstrate leadership, initiative, and 

complete specific adventure skills, 

including organising atramping trip to 

Lake Angela in the Nelson Lakes area, 

which she did with her brother. 

Tuiana also attended many camps and 

aScout Jamboree in Hamilton, and 

completed 25 volunteer hours in her 

community. 

Mrs Whtye says Tuiana has been able 

to help her out with younger members of 

Valued member ... Tuiana Sutherland 

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the scout group. 

‘‘She ishelpful and keen, and avalued 

senior member of our group.’’ 

She says aiming for aDuke of 

Edinburgh Award was a‘‘nice 

consequence’’ of Tuiana’s Chief Scout 

Award. 

Mrs Whyte says the Glenmark 

Scouting group which has members 

from Medbury, Parnassus, Amberley, 

Waipara and Leithfield, does not have a 

Venturer unit. 

This means Tuiana will have to travel 

to Kaiapoi for Venturers, although she 

will remain amember of the Glenmark 

Scout group. 

‘‘We will all work together to make it 

work, as we want her to continue on her 

journey,’’ says Mrs Whyte. 

British and Irish Film 

Fest at Rga Cinemas 


Fans of the British actress Dame Maggie 

Smith, who died in 2024, will have the 

opportunity to see two of her most famous 

films at this year’s British and Irish Film 

Festival. 

The festival opens today (October 30) 

and the films will be shown at 23 venues 

nationwide including Rangiora’s Town 

Hall Cinemas. 

At Rangiorafour filmswill be shown 

each day until November 12, beginning 

today withThe Golden Spurtle at 11am, a 

story about the World Porridge Making 

Championships held annually in the 

sleepy Scottish Highlands village of 

Carrbridge. 

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, the 1969 

film that Dame Maggie won the Best 

Actress AcademyAward for her role as 

Jean Brodie, will be shown twice at 

Rangioraduring the festival, on 

November 4and November 10, and her 

other film, 

ARoom withaView, willbeshown on 

Monday (November 3). 

Festival director Fergus Grady said 

they wanted to pay homage to the 

‘‘towering’’ Dame Maggie by including two 

of her best films in the festival which also 

showcases another of Britain’s famous 

actresses Dame Emma Thompson in 

Dead of Winter, showing on Saturday 

November 1and Wednesday November 5 

at Rangiora. 

Taking centrepiece honours at this 

year’s festival will be the historical drama 

The History of Sound and thelongawaited 

comedy sequel Spinal Tap 11, 

Fergus says. 

However, given the soldout screenings 

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at last year’s film festival of Conclave, 

starring Ralph Fiennes,this year’s 

openingnight film The Choral, also 

staring Ralph Fiennes,isexpected to be 

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who buys afestival film ticket will have 

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6 The North Canterbury News, October 30, 2025 

Focus on 

Waimakariri 

with Mayor Dan Gordon 

Atotal of 500 advised 

toself-evacuate 

Last week, Canterbury experienced an 

extremewind event that led to Minister 

Mark Mitchell declaring alocal state of 

emergency for the region. 

In Waimakariri, we stood up our 

Emergency Operations Centre(EOC) to 

coordinatethe response and ensurethe 

safety of our community. 

As part of that response, we made the 

decision to advise residents in Kairaki 

and Pines Beach to selfevacuate when 

the Waimakariri River reached 2500m/s, 

which is our voluntaryevacuation 

trigger. 

Iwant to thank Police and NZRT12 for 

assisting with doorknocking and 

helping residents prepare to leave 

safely. 

In total, around 500 people from190 

properties were advised to selfevacuate. 

Our mandatory evacuation level is set 

at 3000m/s, and the river ultimately 

peaked at 2700m/s. 

These high flows were the result of 

heavy rainfall in the Waimakariri 

headwaters. 

Fortunately, the peak coincided with 

low tide. If it had been high tide, it may 

well have been adifferent story. 

Importantly, we never dropped 

service levels at any stage of the event 

and still had significant capacity 

available should conditions have 

worsened. 

That resilience reflects the council’s 

longterm investment in critical 

infrastructure, the foresight of elected 

memberswho have consistently 

prioritised this work, and the dedication 

of our staff, both those out in the field 

and thosecoordinating effortsfrom the 

EOC. 

This has been an incredibly wellrun 

emergencyresponse, and I’m proud of 

the professionalism, teamwork, and 

community spirit shown across all 

levels. 

My thanks go to everyone who played a 

part, from our emergency services and 

utility providers to our residents who 

acted quickly, followed advice, and 

looked out for one another. 

It was alsoahuge relief that the 

weather did not impact on the Northern 

A&P Show which is an absolute 

highlight. 

Ihad agreat day as Idoevery year. 

Thank you so much to the show 

committee, the volunteers, stall holders 

and our whole community who back 

such agreat event. 

As always, Iwelcome contact from 

anyone who needs assistance or has an 

issue that youmight want to discuss. 

Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz 

or phone 021 906 437. 

I’m here to help. 

In the Electorate with 

MattDoocey 

MP for Waimakariri 

Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Incredible display 

Congratulations to Dan Gordon on his reelection 

as Waimakariri Mayor, and all 

those elected and reelected to the council 

for the coming term. 

Ihad agreat time withthe family on 

Saturday at the Rangiora A&P Show 

checking out the incredible displays on 

offer. 

It was particularly nice to have asunny 

day for the show after last year was rained 

out, and given the extreme weather events 

we had during the week leading up to 

Saturday. 

Ialso enjoyed afirst this year, judging 

the motorised furniture race! Thanks to 

President Rachael Robinson and her 

volunteers for asuccessful event. 

Ialso want to thankall those people who 

offered support when my signwritten car 

was damaged after someone threw arock 

through the back windscreen. 

It was pretty disappointing that someone 

chose to do this. As the local MP for 11 

years now I’ve worked hard to be 

accessible andrespectful of others views, 

and I’ve never had anything like this 

happen before. As Isaid at the time, Iwon’t 

let thisstopmebeing out and about. 

Unbelievable to hear last week Labour 

leader ChrisHipkins say he cannot hand 

on heart promise to build the motorways 

the Government has committed to. 

The community has fought hard for the 

Woodend Bypass and remembers when 

Labour cancelled it coming into office in 

2018. 

As Minister for Mental Health, it was 

good to join Sir John Kirwan to launch Ask 

Groov, Health New Zealands first 

endorsed AI powered wellbeing guide for 

adults. 

Access to mental health support should 

never be abarrier, but often for our rural 

communities across the Waimakariri 

travelling to main centres to seek help can 

be an obstacle. 

With Ask Groov, faster access to support 

is available 24/7, when and where people 

need it. 

Great news also with the announcement 

last week of a16% reduction in children 

and young people with serious and 

persistent offending behaviour, achieving 

akey government target four years early. 

Anecdotally Iknow we are keeping 

communities safer, supporting young 

people to make better choices, and holding 

those who dont to account. 

Its not that long ago that ramraids were 

becomingaregular annoyance around the 

district, and these are definitely on the 

decline, which is great news for our hardworking 

business owners, and asign the 

wider community can go out without fear 

of antisocial behaviour impacting their 

lives. 

Finally, I’d like to extendmythanks to 

the members of the Pegasus/Woodend 

MenzShed for inviting me along to see the 

amazing work they do. 

Ienjoyed hearing about different ways 

these men are not only boosting their own 

wellbeing through ashared interest in 

making and fixing things, but also the way 

they are helping their communities in the 

process. 

HurunuiGarden Festival on despite storm 


The annual Hurunui Garden Festival 

opens today, (October 30) despite last 

week’s violent wind storm that tore 

through North Canterbury damaging 

manyofthe gardens. 

One of the gardens badly 

hammered was Flaxmere, Penny 

Zino’s Garden of International 

Significance, at Hawarden. 

There atreasured row of 50yearoldtrees 

were ripped out of the 

ground and garden debris spread 

everywhere. 

However, despite the ‘‘huge 

destruction’’ Penny never 

consideredpulling her famous 

garden from the festival. 

‘‘We have to support our wonderful 

sponsors, come hell or high water,’’ 

she said. 

‘‘You have to look after the people 

who support you.’’ 

She has been ‘‘humbled by the army 

of supporters’’who turnedupat 

Flaxmere to help restore the garden 

and make it safe for people attending 

the festival, whichruns until this 

Sunday, November2. 

The helpers included her adult 

children, Mark, Sam and Sarah, plus 

her godson Andrew Freeman, his 

daughter Bella, her ski club friends, 

and many others who began the big 

job as soon as it was safe to do so. 

‘‘Many people don’t understand the 

power of the wind and what can 

happen in asplit second,’’ she said. 

‘‘You can’t hear anything in awind 

storm because of the noise. 

‘‘People need to be more aware of 

the danger and stay away from trees 

during high winds,’’ she said. 

The noise of last week'sstormwas 

‘‘horrendous’’ and it was‘‘galling’’ to 

see the damage it had done, Penny 

said. 

It has left her with afeeling 

‘‘almost like mourning, as you 

treasure these things’’. 

However, the latest storm was just 

another climate pattern and not 

caused by climate change, she said. 

‘‘These events happen every 30 or 

40 years. That is just our climate.’’ 

During almost 60 years at 

Flaxmere, Penny has observed the 

climate patterns which have 

delivered other extreme weather 

events. 

‘‘The big windstorm of 1975 was the 

worst one by far,’’ she said. ‘‘It was 

catastrophic.’’ 

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Amberley 11:52am 2.2 5:35am 0.8 12:17am 2.1 6:23am 0.7 1:05am 2.1 7:12am 0.7 1:54am 2.2 8:03am 0.6 2:45am 2.3 8:58am 0.6 3:37am 2.4 9:54am 0.5 4:31am 2.5 10:51am 0.4 

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LocalDemocracy Reporter 

Waimakariri emergency services staff 

and volunteers worked late on 

Thursday night as flood levels rose. 

Mayorelect Dan Gordon said around 

half of the 191 Kairaki and Pines Beach 

households voluntarily evacuated from 

their homes last night due torising 

water levelsinthe Waimakariri River. 

Water levels passed the 2500 cumecs 

per second threshold and was due to 

heavy rain in the alpine region. 

It followed severe winds throughout 

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Waimakariri district taking abattering. 

The timing of the event meant Mr 

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He is due to be sworn in this week. 

Despite this, Mr Gordon has been 

spending long hours supporting the 

emergency operations centre, 

attending briefings, fronting media and 

he visited the welfare centre at the 

Kaiapoi Rugby Club rooms on Thursday 

night. 

‘‘Nothing really changes in that 

regard, you are just not able to declare 

acivil defence emergency,’’ Mr Gordon 

said. 

Emergency Management and 

Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell 

stepped in on Wednesday to declare a 

local state of emergency on behalf of 

Canterbury’s mayors. 

Hurunui District Council chief 

executive Hamish Dobbie had been 

ready to swear in Hurunui mayorelect 

Marie Black, who was reelected 

unopposed. 

Waimakariri chief executive Jeff 

Millward had also raised the option of 

swearing in Mr Gordon, but it wasn’t 

needed. 

Mr Gordon said it had been ‘‘a huge 

effort’’ from council staff, Environment 

Canterbury staff and emergency 

services, including police, Fire and 

Emergency New Zealand, MainPower 

and the Waimakariri NZRT12 

emergency response team. 

‘‘The amazing effort really does show 

to me the real care there is in our 

community.’’ 

The council wound down its 

emergency response centre at 

lunchtime on Friday. 

But staff and partner agencies will 

continue to monitor and respond to the 

impacts from the weather event, Mr 

Gordon said. 

North Canterbury lines company 

MainPower is continuing to restore 

power, with around 420 households still 

impacted in the district as at lunchtime 

Friday. 

MainPower has advised people to 

stop clearing debris and fallen trees on 

their properties until any downed 

power lines can be assessed, as they 

may still be live. 

Generators are still in use for the 

Garrymere and Oxford number one 

water schemes, which are still affected 

by the power outages. 

Residents are urged to stay away from 

rivers, which contain debris and 

multiple hazards. 



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Twonew communityseatshave been 

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Theywere agift from the Rotary Club of 

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members of the Kaiapoi Menz Shed. 

Theseats were paid for withmoney 

raised from the club’s roadside stalls 

selling new potatoes before Christmas. 

All proceeds from the spud fundraiser 

goes back into the community towards 

other projects the club supports. 

The idea for the community seats came 

from agroup of Silverstream residents 

who do volunteer planting and weeding 

work at the main Silverstream Reserve in 

Clarkvilleevery week and ‘‘dreamed up 

the idea’’ of also beautifying the 

Silverstream Village Reserve. 

Their dream began by planting about 

1700 plants funded by the Waimakariri 

District Council,‘‘provided we look after 

them’’, Shirley Jackson, agroup 

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They then asked the community if 

anyone would donateseatstoenable 

people to have asit in the reserve to enjoy 

the area. 

‘‘John Henderson, who lives in 

Silverstream, happened to mention that 

his Rotary club might be able to help with 

seats,’’ Shirley said. 

‘‘The result being the two we have just 

had installed near the playground.’’ 

The Rotary Club of BelfastKaiapoi also 

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Robbie Brine followed in his 

grandfather’s footsteps when he 

was elected to the Waimakariri 

District Council back in 1998. 

His grandfather Sir Robert 

Macfarlane was alongserving 

Christchurch city councillor, 

mayor, MP and speaker of the 

house. 

Mr Brine missed out on aseat 

at the council table in the recent 

local government elections, 

ending a27year stint as a 

councillor. 

‘‘Grandad did 33 years as a 

councillor and Iwould have liked 

to have matched that, but if it’s 

not to be. 

‘‘I was disappointed, but my 

children contacted me on the 

Sunday after the election and 

told me to remember my 

accomplishments.’’ 

During his time on the council, 

Mr Brine served under five 

mayors and has seen alot of 

change. 

Back in 1998 there were 14 

councillors, which was later 

reduced to 10 plus the mayor. 

The following year, Mr Brine 

backed aproposal to guarantee a 

$3m loan for Waimakariri 

Irrigation Ltd. 

It was his first taste of a 

contentious issue —but it 

certainly wasn’t the last. 

Rubbish and sewage were next. 

The council closed its landfill 

at Williams Street in Kaiapoi and 

built anew transfer station in 

Southbrook. 

Mr Brine was appointed to a 

joint regional committee, as five 

Robbie Brine 

Canterburycouncils were 

consideringthe future of waste, 

which led to the Kate Valley 

Landfill opening in 2005. 

In those days Rangiora’s 

sewage was discharged at 

Southbrook, flowing into the Cam 

River and then the Kaiapoi 

River,whileKaiapoi’s sewage 

was discharged into McIntosh’s 

Drain. 

The initial proposal was to 

discharge to land, with 250 acres 

(100ha) purchased at Eyreton, 

but the council settled on the 

ocean outfall system which 

opened in 2004. 

Mr Brine alsosupported the 

Dudley (Rangiora) and Oxford 

pool projects. 

Following the 7.1 magnitude 

earthquake in September 2010, 

Mr Brine remembersthe then 

chief executive Jim Palmer 

summoning the council to the 

upstairs room at the Artisan Cafe 

and asking for $40m. 

‘‘Jim said ‘we will get alot of it 

back through insurance, but we 

can’t wait for that’. 

‘‘It was because of Jim’s and 

[Mayor] David Ayers’ leadership 

that we recovered as quickly as 

we did.’’ 

Mr Brine has struggled with his 

health in recent years. 

In 2018, after suffering aheart 

attack, he was recovering in 

hospital by abypass, when he 

was visited by former mayor Jim 

Gerard. 

There was acrucial vote 

looming on whether to proceed 

with building anew multicourt 

sports stadium. 

‘‘Jim said the vote was tight and 

it would be 55without me.’’ 

Mr Brine was barely out of 

hospital, but his presence proved 

decisive as amotion to delay the 

project by two years was 

defeated by 65. 

The project was approved and 

MainPower Stadium eventually 

opened in August 2021. 

In recent years, Mr Brine has 

been involved with planning for a 

new Southbrook Park pavilion 

and lobbying for the proposed 

Rangiora eastern link road. 

He was successful in being 

elected to the RangioraAshley 

Community Board and he hopes 

it will allow him to continue this 

work. 

Outside of the council, Mr 

Brine served 41 years as apolice 

officer. 

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Culverden farmer John 

Faulkner is looking forward to 

being anew Canterbury 

regional councillor. 

Mr Faulkner has joined 

Claire McKay in representing 

NorthCanterbury at the 

Environment Canterbury 

council table, after finishing 

less than 300 votes ahead of 

sitting councillor Grant Edge. 

Mr Faulkner is adairy 

farmer and former chairperson 

of the HurunuiWaiau Uwha 

Zone Committee, and is an 

advocate for taking action to 

address the region’s freshwater 

and environmental challenges. 

‘‘There is only anarrow 

pathway out this mess we are in 

and not many people are 

finding it. 

‘‘I come from abackground 

where I’m trying to straddle all 

spectrums of the argument. 

‘‘We need to bring people 

together to make change.’’ 

Ms McKay said she was 

pleased for Mr Faulkner, but 

acknowledged the result will 

be disappointing for Mr Edge. 

‘‘It shows you just cannot be 

complacent. Iwas just pleased 

people have the confidence to 

return me for another term.’’ 

Ms McKay was one of eight 

sitting councillors to be reelected 

across the seven 

constituencies. 

‘‘We are going to need it 

11 

(experience), because 

depending on what the 

Government reform throws up, 

there will be some big changes 

to work through.’’ 

Other returning councillors 

include deputy chairperson 

Deon Swiggs, Joe Davies, 

Genevieve Robinson, John 

Sunckell, Ian Mackenzie, Peter 

Scott and Nick Ward. 

New councillors include 

Sara Gerard, Ashley Campbell, 

Nettles Lamont, Andrea Davis 

and Nick Moody. 

Te Rūnanga oNgāiTahu has 

announced the iwi will be 

represented by Iaean Cranwell 

and Megen McKay. 

Rūnanga chief executive Ben 

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followed ‘‘a robust selection 

process led by mana whenua’’. 

Mr Cranwell is an 

experienced councillor, having 

first represented NgāiTahu at 

the council table in 2016. 

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The Morton Trio, one of New Zealand’s 

most innovative classical music 

ensembles, will perform in Rangiora’s 

Chamber Gallery next month. 

The internationally acclaimed trio 

which consists of husband and wife 

duo, Alex and Arna Morton, and pianist 

Liam Wooding has been delighting and 

engaging audiences with charismatic 

performances nationwide and overseas 

for more than eight years. 

Arna is one of New Zealand’s most 

versatile violinists. 

She completed aBachelor and 

Master ofMusical Arts degrees at the 

New Zealand School of Music, and her 

PhD in Violin Performance at the 

University of Melbourne. 

She is the principal second violinist 

with the Christchurch Symphony 

Orchestraand earlier this year she 

performed as guest artist with the New 

Zealand String Quartet during their 

South Island tour. 

Alex grew up in Christchurch as ‘‘an 

incredibly nerdy musical kid’’, taking 

part in every performance opportunity 

he could. At aged eight, he originally set 

his sights on learning the trombone, but 

his short arms meant that aFrench 

horn was more suitable, aturn of events 

which ‘‘thankfully turned out to be a 

rather fortuitous replacement’’, he 

says. 

Liam, who was born in Whanganui, 

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early age with piano lessons and an 

array of musical experiences. 

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Auckland and Hamilton under Rae de 

Lisle and subsequently Katherine 

Austin, graduating with amaster’s 

degree in music. 

He was then accepted into the 

selective piano class at the Australian 

National Academy of Music to study 

with Timothy Young and remained 

there for three years. 

More recently he has studied in the 

United States as aFulbright Scholar 

with Aleck Karis. 

The Morton Trio will perform music 

by Mozart, Shostakovich, Arvo Pärt 

and Christchurchborn composer, 

academic and educator Anthony 

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Chamber Gallery on November 23 

from 4.30pm. 

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For people who are interested in the 

history of Kaiapoi, or interested in 

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to escape any early trick or treaters 

tonight, then come along to the 

Kaiapoi Library Ruataniwha 

Kaiapoi Civic Centre to discover what 

has been unearthed as part of the 

Christchurch Archaeology Project. 

Katharine Watson, from the 

Christchurch Archaeology Project 

(CAP)will be talking about some ofthe 

stories behind two archaeological 

sites they are studying in Kaiapoi. 

Ms Watson is the chairperson of the 

CAP at the Museum of Archaeology 

Ōtautahi, and her talk will be on the 

work undertaken by Rosa Opie, aUC 

PACE intern, who has delved into 

Nurse Maude 

Thank 

youfor 

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The Fizz and Floods of Family Life, 

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Hume families and the stories we've 

learnt so far about them. Rosa and I 

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artefacts ondisplay too.’’ 

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Hurunui’s new councillors are looking 

forward to getting down to work. 

Brett Jones, Steve Hutt, Chris 

Scarlet and Christopher Carthy have 

been confirmedasnew councillors 

following on from the Hurunui District 

Council elections. 

They will join six sitting councillors 

and Mayor Marie Black in being sworn 

in for the new term on today. 

Amberleybusiness owner Brett 

Jones said he was relieved the election 

was over and he was looking forward to 

beginning to his new role. 

‘‘I’m looking forward to the 

induction and the learning and Iwill 

takeitfrom there.’’ 

Like other parts of Canterbury, 

Amberleyand the wider south ward 

are growing, which creates its 

challenges,MrJones said. 

He has lived in Amberleyfor more 

than 20 years, was the former owner of 

AmberleyFour Square and now owns 

the local post shop. 

Steve Hutt is an unpaid church 

pastor, parttime manager of the 

Amberley Country Estate Retirement 

Village,partownerofthe Nor’Wester 

Cafe and now acouncillor. 

‘‘I’ve quite intrigued to see how it all 

pans out. I’ve got quite afew 

touchstonesinto the community, so I 

feel Ican add some value.’’ 

Mr Hutt said he looked forward to 

the challenge and hoped to leave the 

council in better position than when 

he arrived. 

‘‘That will depend on what the books 

look like and it will require a 

collaborative effort.’’ 

Mt Lyford business owner Chris 

Scarlet said he is looking forward to a 

big few weeks, as the new council term 

kicks off. 

‘‘I’ve had afew conversations with 

the mayor and council staff to get abit 

of aheads up of what to expect, so it 

willbegood to get into it.’’ 

He moved up from Southland 26 

years ago and worked in farming, 

before setting up his own construction 

company eight years ago. 

Christopher Carthy is an 

experienced quantity surveyor, 

project manager and business owner. 

He said he plans to bring his 

governance experience, including as 

secretary of the Christchurch Boys’ 

High SchoolOld Boys’ Association, to 

the council table. 

During the electioncampaign he 

spent time doorknocking around his 

community to hear residents’ 

concerns. 

‘‘We’ve got to make sure the council 

works welland is abit more 

transparent. 

‘‘But it’s about baby steps and 

reflecting on what my community has 

asked of me.’’ 

The new council was due to get down 

to work after Labour weekend withtwo 

days of inductions ahead of the first 

council meeting today (Thursday, 

October 30), where the councillors will 

be sworn in and the deputy mayor 

elected. 

The voter return for Hurunui was 

39.55 percent, being 3845 votes, 

including special votes. 



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competition began in 1970. 

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setting with its stunning ocean 

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Picturesque ... Kaikoura’s race track on 

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PHOTO: FILE 

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Big hitter ... Canterbury Country and Canterbury Atop order batsman Harry Chamberlain 

inaction against Otago AatRangiora. Country (336) trounced Otago A(152) on the day. 


Centurymilestone 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

Harry Chamberlain has become the 

first player in the history of the 

Canterbury Country Cricket 

Associationtoscore two centuriesina 

single game. 

He achieved the milestone against 

Otago AinRangiora. 

Canterbury Country and Canterbury 

Atop order batsman Harry says he has 

had aswinging start to this years 

cricket season, with multiple 

centuries. 

High scores were the order of the day 

when he played against Otago Aina 

series of matches last week. 

In the last match he scored 83 off 63 

balls in the 50 over game, helping the 

team to ahandy 336.Country went on to 

dismiss Otago Afor just 152, to win the 

match. 

This came on the back of good 

centuries in the threeday Canterbury 

Country vOtago Amatch held earlier 

over the weekend, where he scored 121 

in the first innings and 152inthe 

second, to again help his team win the 

match at the MainPower Oval in 

Rangiora. 

‘‘We chased down 310 on the final day 

and that made it agood win,’’ he says. 

Otago rallied beating Canterbury Ain 

aone dayer the following day, but 

faltered in the last match. 

‘‘The oval here has adecentwicket 

on it, and it made my batting work well. 

Things feel like they are clicking so I’m 

looking forward to the rest ofthe 

season. It’s good when things are 

working in your favour,’’ he said. 

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Harry says he’s happy with how his 

season is progressingthis year, but he 

knows there is still alot of hard work 

ahead if he wants to progressthrough 

to the upper levels of the sport. 

‘‘We meet Otago Atwice ayear for 

games, up here in Rangiora, then we go 

down to Dunedin to play them. 

‘‘This year we have very strong teams 

with agood balance of senior talentand 

young talent in both teams. It should 

make for avery interesting season both 

at representative andclub levels,’’ says 

Harry, who turns out for Weddons 

when he’s not on rep duties. 

In December 2024, Harry reached the 

milestone of 100 games for Canterbury 

Country Cricket Association joining 

an elite group of only four other players 

in the association’s history reaching 

that level. He has been with the 

association for 12 seasonsand has 

amassed over4000 runswith 10 

hundreds, secondonly to coach Rob 

Frew who has scored 13. 

Future champ ... Jackson Culver, aged 14, ofLoburn, will make his Formula Ford series 

debut at Timaru's Levels Raceway onNovember 12. 

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Culver graduates 

to Formula Ford 


New Zealand's youngestever motor 

race winner, Jackson Culver, of 

Loburn, is movinguptoFormula Ford 

to contest the South Island series and 

the New Zealand championship early 

next year. 

The 14yearold Rangiora High 

School student, will line up for the 

opening roundofthe South Island 

series at Levels Raceway over the first 

weekend in November. 

‘‘I'm super pumped, justcounting 

down every day, really waiting for the 

race,’’ said Culver, who rates the first 

two corners of the Timarubased 

circuit as his favourites of all the tracks 

he's raced on so far, even though he's 

only been there once for testing. 

‘‘I really like turns one andtwo. 

They're quite tricky, but it's definitely 

fun when you get it right.’’ 

Culver made the switch from karting 

to cars as soon as he turned 12yearsold, 

allowing him to attain a 

MotorSport New Zealandlicence. 

He then started racing in the North 

Islandbased Formula First series, in 

1200cc VWpowered cars. He won his 

first race in the Formula First category 

at 12 years and 225 days, in May last 

year. 

The former karter credits his Sabre 

Motorsport team and Dennis Martin for 

preparing him for the move up to 

Formula Ford. 

‘‘Learningall the simple stuff. 

Drafting, learning how to heelandtoe, 

anddrive in the wet. It builds you up for 

racing in Formula Ford, all those 

things become second nature.’’ 

The more powerful 1600cc Formula 

Ford is the next step up the junior 

singleseaterladder. 

Highlyregardedrace engineer and 

former accomplished singleseater 

driver Jason Liefting will be 

overseeing Jackson's 202526 Formula 

Ford campaign. He has already 

coached Culver through several test 

days and is teaching the Year 9student 

both on and off the track. 

‘‘I've already learnt acrazy amount, 

everything from the data to learning 

how to drive the new tracks and adapt. 

I've learnt alot about the car as well, 

and what different changes do,’’ said 

Culver. 

‘‘It takes alittle bit to get your head 

around [data], but once you get used to 

it, it starts to make alot more sense and 

helps you go faster.’’ 

Culver officially made his race debut 

last month in Formula Libre races at a 

Canterbury Car Club meeting at 

Ruapuna, where he qualified and 

finishedbehind Formula Ford driver 

Dylan Petch. The South Island 

Formula Ford series has three rounds 

before Christmas, each afortnight 

apart, at Level's Timaru, 

Christchurch's Ruapuna and Teretonga 

at Invercargill. Early in the NewYear, 

he will tackle the two southern rounds 

of the New Zealand championship. 

Culver races with his familiar number 

12. ‘‘That's my number because that's 

how old Iwas when Istarted car 

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All Comers ... American cars of all shapes and sizes plus any other interested classic cars are welcome to the American Classic Car Club’s 

Celebration of Car Culture at Gladstone Park, Woodend. 


The AmericanClassic CarClub will be 

hosting aCelebration of Car Culture at 

Gladstone Park, Woodend, on Sunday, 

November 2. 

Running from 10 am to 3.00 pm, the 

Allcomers Picnic Day is open to all car 

enthusiasts. 

Whetheryou drive an American, 

English, European, Japanese, aclassic 

custom, motorcycle, moped, or 

anything in between, you are welcome 

to attend. 

Graeme Martin, Presidentofthe 

American Classic CarClub, says 

everyone is welcome, andfor those 

willing to display their cars, there are 

no entry fees and no registration. 

‘‘Bring your picnic lunch and chairs 

for acasual day to enjoy cars and 

company. Hot food by the Woodend 

Rugby Football Club and coffee are 

available.” Graeme says car culture is 

incredibly diverse and personal. 

‘‘It is not just about owningordriving 

acar. It is about enthusiasm, values 

andlifestyle. 

‘‘It is often about expressing the 

identity of the owner, an emotional 

attachment, apassion for 

craftsmanship, adeep appreciation for 

technological advancement, a 

snapshot of adifferent era, an 

expression, aconnection, alegacy. 

‘‘Car enthusiasts are as diverse as 

the hairstyles at apunk rock concert.’’ 

He says from the might of American 

muscle to the equally famous British 

icons, from European elegance to 

Japanese innovation,and everything 

in between, all are welcome. 

‘‘The variety of collectables is 

limitless. American powerhouses are 

popular collectables, but then so are 

the ordinary and quirky Vespers or 

even the moped. All have proponents 

willing to spend hours, sometimes 

lifetimes, collecting, restoring, 

nurturing, cleaningand idolising their 

cars.’’ 

Some will pursue perfection, where 

everythingmust be original and have 

paint finishes that surpass the original 

factory job. Others prefer the rugged, 

worn, even rusty look, which has 

appeal to some. 

But there is one thing that all car 

culturalists have in common. They are 

passionate about their cars. 

The AmericanClassic Car Club has 

its share of fanatics, and there have 

been many lively conversations about 

what constitutesaclassic car. 

Some are dogged in their viewthat a 

classic car must be of acertain age and 

Americaninorigin. Others are willing 

to concede that the mantra is not held 

by Americancars alone. 

The Etype Jaguar, the Aston Martin 

DB 5, the MiniCooper, Mercedes 

Benz, the Ferrari and countless other 

examples are worthy of the term and 

each holds special value for their 

owners. 

Car culture will be celebratedat 

Gladstone Park on November2asthe 

AmericanClassic Car Club seeks to 

share its day with cars and owners 

from all walks of life. 

Those willing to display their classic 

cars will be directedinto the display 

area, where you will be responsible for 

your own wellbeing. 

Members of the public wanting to 

take part and view the spectacle will be 

asked to park in ageneral parking 

area. While the day is promoted as a 

‘‘bring yourown’’ picnic, the Woodend 

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The playground,toilet and carparkat 

the Woodend Beach Domain are in need 

of an upgrade due to the deteriorating 

infrastructure and safety concerns. 

Investigations by Waimakariri 

District Council staff found the 

playground’s lowlying location made it 

prone to flooding, especially in winter, 

making it hard to access and causing the 

equipment to deteriorate. The 

playground will be replaced. 

The toilet block has been built above 

flood level, but it is in poor condition 

and does not meet the council’s around 

safe and accessible public toilet 

facilities. 

The carpark surface is covered in 

potholes and has drainage issues, so will 

be replaced. 

The council has approved funding in 

this year’s annual plan to ensurethe 

upgrades are wellintegrated, futureproofed 

against environmental 

challenges such as flooding, and align 

with the community’s vision for the area. 

Amaster plan has been created to 

include the playground, toilet and 

carpark upgrades. 

The council is proposing to create a 

coastal dune play space along the beach 

access path. 

This concept will use the natural 

shape of the dunes to include features 

like forts,slides, and aflying fox, making 

it adistinctive attraction for the region. 

Becausethe dunes sit on higher 

ground, this location will avoid flooding 

problems and allow the toilets to stay in 

their current, central position. 

While more traditional play elements 

have been included in the design, the 

space is highly focused on providing 

opportunities for natural play and to 

create asenseofinvitation to explore 

the wider space. 

The carpark designs includes abasic 

onelane, two way system with parks on 

both sides where there is space, 

including four accessible car parks, and 

aturnaround area at the eastern end. 

There will be vehicle entrances 

created to the north and south for 

maintenance/access to the Woodend 

Beach Campsite and coastal walkway. 

The Tuhaitara Coastal Walkway is 

formalised with achange in material 

across the carpark making it visible to 

both walkers and drivers. 

The main central lane travels through 

two gardens to create an intentional 

entranceway and will include a 

sculptural entrance feature. 

Paths are planned on both sides to 

provide safe pedestrian access through 

the site to the toilets and the beach 

access track. 

Areas of the carpark will be raised to 

ensure adequate drainage and soakage 

gardens will also be created through the 

carpark and include native gardens and 

some tree species. 

Staff propose changing the 

orientation of the toilet block so it faces 

the main car park area, making it safer 

and less prone to antisocial behaviour. 

The four proposed toilets willbe 

individual, unisex accessible stalls with 

abench forchanging in each and shower 

will be included forbeach swimmers. 

The project went out forconsultation 

last month, with staff to prepare areport 

forthe WoodendSeftonCommunity 

Board before any decisions are made. 

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Fun events enjoyed 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

ATeam Quest and Musical 

extravaganza have provided 

equestrians from all over the South 

Island, with competition and alot of 

fun. 

Hosted by the WaimakaririRiding 

Club (WRC), which in ayear has 

become the largestRiding Club in New 

Zealand, the events are now firm 

favourites on the riding calendar. 

The club grew out of aneed for 

coaching and education of riders with 

many members mature riders, or 

returning to horse ownership after a 

gap. It sees coaching as amajor 

ingredient in the equation that leads to 

safe and positive experiences and to 

improve confidence. 

The Team Quest, which is in its 

second year, was held at the Rangiora 

Showgrounds with teams of three 

horses and rider combinations all 

competing at different levels using the 

Riding Club dressage tests. Despite a 

nor’ west, causingarenas to blow down 

mid test, the day was agreat success. 

Club chair, Gwen Gilmore says team 

sport does alot for camaraderie and 

helps build confidence and 

participation. 

‘‘We wanted to create an event where 

riders could have agoatdressage and 

simultaneously learn and have fun with 

teammates who supported one 

another,’’. 

Some of the riders had only ever 

dreamed they would ride in adressage 

test before the event, and were 

encouraged in to ateam by other club 

members. 

Others were dusting off cobwebs after 

awinter of little riding and joined 

forces with unknown riders to make up 

ateam. 

‘‘What stood out on the day, was the 

shared passion and togetherness, not 

only between team members but across 

the teamsasriders rooted for one 

another in spite of being on arival 

team. 

‘‘It felt like areal community which is 

what riding should be.’’ 

Generation Gap —Karen Withell, 

Jorja Rose Parker and Nina Atkinson 

Spiers —won the event. 

The afternoon became amusical 

affair. 

It was the club’s second ‘‘Have aGo’’ 

musical freestyle dressage competition. 

Nineteen riders took part and with 

the addition of aTest of Choice class for 

2025, spectators weretreated to high 

levels of riding skill. 

Freestyle to music mean riders 

design afloorplan to incorporate 

specific required movements within an 

allotted timetomake the best of the 

horse’s gaits and then match this 

floorplan with music to fit the horse’s 

movement and personality. 

‘‘With afocus on harmony and 

creativity, and music to match ahorse’s 

tempo exactly, it is athrill to watch for 

spectators and judges alike,’’ says 

Gwen. 

Afirst timecompetitor, Belinda 

Thomas, says she was in total awe of 

everyone —the creativity, the music 

choices and how beautifully eachhorse 

and rider matched their routines. Each 

of the winners took home atrophy, 

rosettes, and sashes all provided by 

sponsors Andrea and Chris Marsden. 

Avoucher was donated for Musical 

Freestyle by Lucy Cochrane for the 

judge’s choice which was awarded to 

Wendy Price, winner of the Test of 

Choice class. 

With thanks ... Waimakariri artist and painting and decorating business owner Greg 

Anderson. 

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Giving thanks to Big 

Brothers,Big Sisters 


After Big Brothers Big Sisters of North 

Canterbury supported Greg Anderson 

when he was asolo dad, he hoped one 

day he would be able to return that 

kindness. 

Earlier this year he came up with abig 

idea that did exactly that. 

Greg, who suffered from undiagnosed 

ADHD (attentiondeficit hyperactivity 

disorder) and dyslexia until his early 

30’s, but is now an artist, with his own 

painting and decorating business, NA 

Painting and Decorating, wanted to help 

BBBSNC organise acreative, artfocused 

fundraiser. 

He contacted the organisation with his 

idea. They reached out to the Rangiora 

Art Society (RAS) to see what other 

events they already had planned and 

after meeting with Julie Hassall and 

other RAS members BBBSNC were 

invited to host the opening night of 

RAS’s Spring exhibition as afundraiser 

for BBBSNC. 

The sold out ticketed event was heldin 

the Rangiora Borough School Hall on 

September 26 and proved ahuge success 

for BBBSNZ and RAS. 

It gave art lovers and collectors an 

exclusive first look at more than 700 

original artworks, and also the 

opportunity to take part in alive auction 

and asilent one, before the public 

opening of the exhibition. 

BBBSNC development coordinator Jo 

Sim said at first they were not sure how 

many artworks might be donated. 

‘‘But we were soon overwhelmed by 

the generosity of the Society’s members. 

Their enthusiasm inspired us to expand 

the event to include both alive and a 

silent auction. 

‘‘While mostofthe donated works 

came from Rangiora Art Society 

members, we received additional 

contributions from creatives connected 

to our youth mentoring programme, such 

as photographer Angelo Damiao,’’ she 

said. 

‘‘Greg was instrumental in sourcing 

additional highvalue pieces from 

international artists Paul McNeil and 

Daryn McBride. 

‘‘His passion for our programme also 

saw him secure fantastic spot prizes 

from avariety of local businesses for the 

event.’’ 

Greg said BBBSNC had provided 

structure for his family by providing a 

mentor for his daughter which enabled 

him to complete his university studies. 

He was ‘‘so excited’’ to be able to help 

BBBSNC in return and also donated a 

mixed media wave sculpture for the 

fundraiser which fetched the top price 

of $850 in the live auction. He is hoping 

the fundraiser will become an annual 

event and other BBBS groups around 

New Zealand might also look to hold 

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New council ... Three new councillors have been elected to the Waimakariri District 

Council. 

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New councillorsready 

By DAVID HILL 


Waimakariri’s new councillors are 

looking forward to the new challenge. 

Shona Powell, Tim Bartle and 

BruceMcLaren are making the step 

up from being communityboard 

members to the council table. 

The final election results 

confirmed three new councillors, six 

sitting councillors and one returning 

councillor, who will join Mayor Dan 

Gordon for the new council term. 

After serving nine years as 

WoodendSefton Community Board 

chairperson, Ms Powell will 

represent the KaiapoiWoodend 

ward. 

‘‘It’s been quite awhile since we’ve 

had aWoodend /Pegasus /Sefton 

councillor at the table. 

‘‘The two councillors appointedto 

the WoodendSefton Community 

Board (Brent Cairns and Philip 

Redmond) were good, but it’s also 

good to have that local knowledge. 

‘‘And I’ve also got quiteabit to 

learn about the Kaiapoi /Tuahiwi 

area.’’ 

Mr Bartle said his three years on 

the KaiapoiTuahiwi Community 

Board was agood ‘‘apprenticeship’’. 

‘‘I’m excited. There’s alot to learn, 

but being on the community board 

gives you abit of alead in.’’ 

He said the council has lost alot of 

experience and institutional 

knowledge with four longserving 

councillors no longer at the table. 

Neville Atkinson and Al Blackie 

both retired,while Robbie Brine and 

Paul Williams lost their seats. 

Mr Bartle campaigned as part of the 

Working Together for Waimakariri 

team whichchallenged the council’s 

debt and promised azero percent 

rate rise in the2027/28 financial year. 

He was the only one of the team’s 

six candidatestobeelected. 

‘‘It will be an interesting three 

years,’’ hesaid. 

‘‘Thepublic has spoken. The 

council has amandate andnow we 

have to move forward.’’ 

Mr McLaren said has served aterm 

on the RangioraAshley Community 

Board and is lookingforward to 

working with the council ‘‘dream 

team’’. 

‘‘We have areally good mix. 

Everyone whoisonthere is of alikemind 

about what they want for the 

community.’’ 

After 32 years in public service, Mr 

McLaren served in avariety of roles. 

His last role was as the regulatory 

operations manager with water 

regular Taumata Arowai. 

He has also worked in restorative 

justice, includingsupporting people 

impacted by the 2019 mosque 

shootings. 

The Waimakariri voter return was 

42.91%,being 21,171 votes, including 

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Alllit up ... The new Wakatu Quay building at night. 

PHOTO: LUKE CHAMBERS –LMC BUILDERS 

Wakatu building complete 

By DAVID HILL 


Kaikōura’s Wakatu Quay is set to be open 

again in time for summer. 

The site has been closed this year 

while work has been completed on the 

first building as part of the 

redevelopmentofthe historic wharf. 

With the building due to be completed 

this week, Kaikōura District Council 

chief executive Will Doughty said the site 

will be opened up for community use. 

‘‘There is still ongoing landscaping 

work and we will probably wait until the 

spring (next year)for some of the 

planting. 

‘‘But it’s exciting to see the first 

building coming together.’’ 

Mr Doughty said the council is 

discussions with anumber of potential 

tenants, with the hope of opening the 

building up for arestaurant or 

hospitality type business. 

‘‘We are in no hurry,’’ Mayor Craig 

Mackle said. 

‘‘We’ve always had the view of ‘build 

and they will come’, so we are under no 

pressure.’’ 

The council hopes this will be the first 

of several new buildings on the site. 

The project is being funded by a 

$10.18m grant from the Ministry of 

Business, Innovation and Employment, 

with the council taking the lead on the 

project and loan funding any shortfall. 

The grant was received from the 

Government in 2019 to redevelop the 

area after it suffered damage in the 7.8 

magnitude earthquake in 2016. 

Local company LMC Building and 

Construction Ltd was granted the tender 

for the first building in September. 

Company manager Luke Chambers 

said the build is due to be completed this 

week, with the site handover set for 

October 31. 

Mr Chambers grew up in Kaikōura and 

spent many hours fishing off the Wakatu 

Quay wharf. 

‘‘It’s always been apopular place to be 

and on anice day it’s pretty hard to beat. 

‘‘It’s been afantastic project to be 

involved with and to be able to give anew 

lease on apretty magic location is pretty 

special.’’ 

Mr Chambers said project has provided 

employment to locals and he has brought 

in local contractors whenever possible. 

‘‘There was alarge emphasis on that 

from the council to use locals, so it has 

been good to able to deliver on that. 

‘‘It has been an interesting project with 

aunique design and location, 

surrounded by ocean. It’s not everyday 

you come across something like that.’’ 

He said the completed project will 

have ‘‘a pedestrian feel to it’’, with 

vehicle access to be restricted, and 

prominent street lighting installed. 

The lighting complies with the 

council’s new dark sky lighting rules and 

was tested recently. 

‘‘It will be anice place to come to at 

night. It’s very low key, but it creates a 

nice atmosphere.’’ 

The building has been designed to 

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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 

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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 spokespersonhas confirmed 

none of the five North Canterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alisted projectcan 

a ply to the EPA 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. 

Thereisnotimeframe foralisted 

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 forcreating the 

housing crisis. 

‘Speaking in general terms, councils 

have contributed to our housing crisis 

by being overly picky about where 

houses can bebuilt, ’ he said a the time. 

The W odend and west Rangiora 

developments have since b en included 

in the new Waimakariri District Plan 

adopted last month, meaningthey may 

not n ed to be fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigation Company 

chairperson David Croft said the 

company anticipated aresource consent 

would be grantedbyEnvironment 

Canterbury (ECan) inthe next few 

months, after itwas lodged in 2023. 

‘It l oks like the normal consenting 

proce s wi l be faster.Insome waysit 

wouldbethe ideal situation because 

everybodyhas had the chancetohave 

their say in asystem they are familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fundwas 

a nounced earlier this month for the 

Balmoral water storageproject. 

The proposed Ōhoka development 

was rejected from the District Plan, 

after aprivate plan change requestwas 

rejected by an independent 

commi sioner in November 2023. 

It is sti l subjec to an Environment 

Court a peal. 

An Environment Court spokesperson 

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 ’. 


developmentpla ning manager Ma t 

Bacon said under the new District Plan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is zoned rura lifestyle. 

It mean the farmland could be subdivided 

into 4ha lots, but not into an 

850home development as proposed. 

Carter Group was contacted for 

comment but areply had notb en 

received by the time the North 

Canterbury News wen to print. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

has b en completing geotech reports as 

it continues scoping work for the 

proposed W odend Bypa s. 

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training or competing.’’ 

That lifelong love for dogs and dog 

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She says she has been putting in the 

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Earlier this month, she won the 

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with her dog Cruise. 

Mr Stevenson andhis dog Queen won 

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‘‘The course is in the reverse order to 

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shesays. 

‘‘They were used to the way the Tux 

courses run, andthis one wasin 

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Old hands ... Ian Stevenson, of 

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the sheepdog trails competitionatthe 

Rangiora A&P Show. 


From Isle of Man to Rangiora A&P show 

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It’s along way from the Isle of Man to 

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The 19yearold shearer from the 

wellknown island offshore from the 

United Kingdom in the Irish Sea, isin 

New Zealand on athree month long 

working holiday to learn as much as he 

can. 

‘‘There’s alot more sheep than at 

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He works for his father on the family 

farm which runs 2500 mixed breed 

sheep at Ballaugh on the west of the 

island. 

During the 12 week shearing season 

they have, he joins the family run 

shearing business and works with his 

uncles and cousins clipping the sheep 

on the farms around theirs. 

‘‘My mum Kate taught me how to 

shear during the Covid lockdown and 

because I’ve met so many kiwi shearers 

doing their OE, Ithought Iwould come 

down under and see what it’s all about 

here,’’ he said. 

The family use amobile shearing 

platform to shear the sheep from, 

moving itbetween farms. 

‘‘Unlike the mobile unit we use at 

home, I’ve been to some really big 

shearing sheds here in New Zealand, 

andalso seen alot of sheep.’’ 

Working forthe Shaun Burgess 

shearing gang, Jamys is learning all 

about how they do it here in New 

Zealand. 

He hopes one day to be selected for 

the Isle of Man shearing team like his 

father anduncles. 

‘‘They are coming here to compete in 

the worldchamps so Ihave to go back to 

the Isle of Man to look after the farm 

while they are down here.’’ 

Organisers of the shearing 

competition at the Rangiora A&P Show 

say there has been awelcome 

resurgence in competitive shearing. 

Shearing Sport NZ says there was a 

good range of entries at this year’s 

show, including acouple of highly 

ranked kiwi shearers who flew down 

after competing in the world 

championships qualifying event in the 

Hawkes Bay the previous weekend. 

There were also blade shearers 

attempting to qualify forthe world 

champs in Masterton in 2026. 

Gentle cuts ... Jamys Christian (19), ofthe Isle ofMan, shearing at the Rangiora Show. 


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theproperty is divided intoanumberofpaddocks and showcases excellentpasture management. It offers anideal 

balanceofspace,functionality and manageable scale for those seeking arural lifestylewithout excessive upkeep. 

The current owners have run theJanefieldSimmentalstud beef herd on theproperty since 2014. Offering space, 

privacy and agenuine senseofrural living, thisisanopportunity to good to miss. 


3 2 1 2 


4pm, Thu13Nov 2025 


Phone for viewing times 

Richard Green 027 536 4260 

richard.green@bayleys.co.nz 


Rangiora 6Ambrose Place 

Yourhomefor thelongrun 

•Set within aquiet acul-de-sac, this homeoffers asolid base forfamily life in awell-connected part of Rangiora. 

•Sun fillsthe open-plan kitchen, dining,and lounge, flowing through stacker doorstoaprivate, sunlitpatio framed 

byeasy-carelandscaping. Akitchen serverywindowenhances entertaining, while dual living areas add flexibility. 

Anew wood burner with heattransfer andaheat pumpensureyear-round comfort. 

•The updatedlaundry adds daily ease. Four double bedrooms include amaster with gardenaccess,morning sun, 

walk-in robe, andtiled ensuite. Theremainingroomsare served by afamily bathroom and separate toilet. 

•An internalaccess double garage and off-streetparkingoffer convenience. Located northofthe town centre 

withwalkway access to Ashley Street andriverside tracks,this home blends privacy, connection, andcomfort. 


4 2 2 2 

Auction (unless soldprior) 12pm, Thu6Nov 2025 


View 12.45-1.15pm Sun 2Nov 




george.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 


bayleys.co.nz

Rangiora 17 Chesterfield Place 

Thisisthathouse 

In manypeople's childhoods,there'sone house in the neighbourhood that everyone remembers. The place where 

thekidswould gather to sprawl,tohangout.Ahome thatjust felteasy to be in -relaxed and welcoming. This is that 

house.Set in apeaceful cul-de-sac, this 438sqm builder'sown home isdesigned forreallife. Withthree teenagers 

and two adults having lived herecomfortably, it hasproven itself asasocial family base. Every space feels 

intentional, withalayout that balancesopennessand privacy. Practicality reigns withextensive off-street parking 

and space for your boat and caravaninagated area. Convenient location, close to the town centre, Rangiora High 

School, Ashgrove Primary School, MainPower gym,thishome offers proximity and privacy. To fully appreciate the 

quietluxury andliveabilitythishomeoffers,aninspectionisapriority. 

5 3 3 3 



View Thu 5.30-6pm&Sat/Sun 1-1.30pm 

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



Swannanoa 2Leyland Crescent 

Moderncomfort, countrycharm 

This stunninghome is set on 6,168sqm of private,landscapedgrounds. The 370sqm floor plan showcases five 

generous bedrooms, three living areas andtriple car garaging. Manyextras have been incorporated into this home 

including extensive storage, asecuritysystem,multiple heating options and electric gates.Outside, the garden has 

beenbeautifully landscaped and the lawn has an irrigationsystemwith its own bore. There aremultiple out 

buildingsincluding a9x12m shedwiththree phasepower.Situated just afew minutes from theMandeville Village 

and an easy commute to the city,this stunning residence combines the idyllic blend of country living with urban 

convenience. 

5 3 2 3 




Jan McCormick 021 395 241 

jan.mccormick@bayleys.co.nz 



bayleys.co.nz

Swannanoa 49 Melton Grange Lane 

Amasterclassincountryliving 

At the end of aquiet laneway, surrounded by apicturesque 4ha of green outlooks andstructured privacy, this 

immaculatelifestyle property offersararebalance of sophistication and practicality. Spanning 291sqm, thehome 

has been thoughtfully designed forgenerousliving. Light-filled living spacesconnectseamlessly via sliders to a 

superbly landscaped courtyard –apeaceful retreatperfectfor unwinding or entertaining. The kitchen is astylish 

hubfeaturing abutler’spantry, whilethe living areasare enhancedbyalogburner and heat pumps.Storage has 

been carefully considered with an arrayofwalk incupboards,and aseparate studynook adds further flexibility. 

Outdoors, functionality shines. Aserious 108sqm shed with3-phase poweravailable,caters to anyhometinkerer or 

tradesperson. Auctionday is simply sale day. 

4 2 2 2 



View Sat11.30am-12pm &Sun 11.45am-12.15pm 


AaronLaing 027 747 2833 

aaron.laing@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines areindicativeonly 

Tuahiwi 465 Tuahiwi Road 

Lifestyle,locationand future potential 

Arare opportunityhas arrivedtosecure 4hectares(10 acres) of bare land in the heart of Tuahiwi, an area renowned 

for its lifestyle appeal,rich history, and exciting future growth. This block offers the perfect balance of rural 

tranquilitywith city convenience. Situated onasealed road frontage, theproperty is well-connected,with power 

andtelephone at thegate makingitreadyfor your dreamhomeorfuturedevelopment plans. The Northern 

Motorway extension continuestotransform accessand growth northofChristchurch, further enhancing Tuahiwis 

desirability.With thiscomesnot only lifestyle benefits, butalso agolden land-banking opportunity for those with 

patienceand vision. Securethis propertynow and reap therewards of owning land in afast-developingregion. 

4.1366 ha 


1pm, Thu20Nov 2025 

ChrisFlanagan 027 4334657 

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz 



bayleys.co.nz

Waikari Hawarden WaikariRoad 

Productive bare landblock with strong appeal 

This116-hectare (subjecttosurvey) bare land property offers an excellent opportunity tosecure aquality land 

holding in ahighly regarded part of North Canterbury. The property is aesthetically appealing andfeatures 

numerousnorth-facing, sunny building sitesideal forfuture development. Easily accessed off asealed road, the 

property is thoughtfullylaid outwith aseriesofwell-subdividedpaddocks ranging fromapproximately four to nine 

hectares. The easy-contour andfertile soilshave asolid history of cropping and finishing, with typicalyields of 

approximately 4–7tonneper hectare,reflecting the reliability and productivity of theland. This is asolid asset 

located in the heart of agreatfarming community, an ideal firstfarm or avaluableaddition to an existing operation 

in areliable andproductivedistrict. 

116.71 ha 


12pm, Fri 21 Nov 2025 


View by appointment 

Ben Turner 027 530 1400 

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 



NEW LISTING 

Waikuku Beach 26 Park Terrace 

Beach pad, live whereyouplay 

Thisarchitecturally designed home offers light-filled living with striking angles and lines thatset itapart. Bifold 

windowsand doors let the oceanbreeze flow through.Multiple sheltered deck areas provide options for morning 

sunorafternoonshade. Upstairs, twobedrooms,bathroom, and aseparate toilet -with skylights bring natural light 

into every space.Driftasleep, awakentothe sounds ofthe ocean, the downstairs masterbedroom welcomingthe 

morningsun. Stylish yet understated,the home suits an activeprofessional couple or ayoung family. Free range 

kidscan walk to the beachwith surfboardsunderarm,explore themountain biketracks, local park, reserve, or 

tenniscourt. Setinacommunity-focused neighbourhood approximately 25 minutes north of centralChristchurch, 

the property offers calm and privacy. Motivated owners means beach life for you is just abid away! 

3 1 2 1 



View Sun10.30-11am 


AaronLaing 027 747 2833 




bayleys.co.nz

NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines areindicativeonly 

Woodend 13 JohnRaven Lane 

Moderncomfortinapeaceful cul-de-sac 

•This 151sqm Mike Greer Homes build combinescomfort, convenience, and quality in aquietcul-de-sac opposite a 

public reserve. 

•The thoughtfully designed layout features three double bedrooms, including amastersuite with awalk-inrobe 

andensuite. 

•Spacious open-plan living anddiningareas offer the perfect setting for everyday familylife,complemented by a 

family bathroom andadoubleinternalaccess garage. 

•Well heated by aheat pump,log burner, ecopanelsand HRV. 

•Perfectly positioned near Ravenswoodshops andjust ashort drive to Rangiora. 


500 sqm 3 2 2 



View 4-4.30pm Thu30Oct 

&10.30-11amSun 2Nov 





Pegasus 55 Aroha Street 

Woodend 12 Grimwood Street 

Pegasus standout 

This stylish home isn't just tidy -it's immaculate, the 

streetappealisobvious. Designed for real living, the 

layout offers true family zones -generousand 

connected. The huge kitchenisastandoutboasting 

some seriousbenchspace, built to handleeverything 

from everyday chaos to entertaining. Quality 

continues with timberacoustic board accents adding 

warmthand texture, logburner addingextra 

ambience. Sliding doors from both living and master 

suite, revealalarge kwila deck with louvres.All of this 

in Pegasus—atrue lifestyle hotspot.Time foryou to 

makeyour move. 


4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unless soldprior) 



View Sun 2-2.30pm 

Lance Farrant 021 419815 

l.farrant@bayleys.co.nz 

Aaron Laing 027 747 2833 


WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDREAA2008 

Superior design, superior 

features! 

This contemporary home has been thoughtfully 

designed to offer acomfortable and easy living 

experience,atthe same time, boasting many extras 

when compared to similar properties currently on the 

market. The garden has been fully fenced and 

beautifully landscaped. Located in soughtafter 

Ravenswood,thisdesirable home lends itself to first 

homebuyers, retireesorfamily living. Superior in both 

design andfeatures, this stunning home could be 

yoursbyChristmas! 


3 1 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unlesssold prior) 

1pm, Wed 5Nov 2025 



JanMcCormick 021 395 241 


WHALANAND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDREAA2008 

bayleys.co.nz

OPEN HOME 

OPEN HOME 

Domett 5Powis Street 

Gore Bay 728Gore BayRoad 

Relax and recharge 

2 1 1 1 2 

Room to relax and seaviews 

2 1 1 1 2 

Immaculate in presentationand radiating warmth and 

comfort, thischarming two-bedroomproperty offers 

the perfect retreat fromthe hustleand bustle of 

everydaylife. Whether you'redrawn by theriver's 

beauty and itsactivities, thecoastal serenity, or simply 

looking for aweekend getaway, this home ticks allthe 

boxes.The peaceful enclaveofthe Hurunui River 

Mouthsettlement is ahiddengem just90minutes 

from Christchurch –close enough forconvenience, 

yet farenough to truly unwind. If you’re lookingfor a 

coastalhideaway with allthe comforts ofhome forall 

seasons,this is it. 



1pm, Thu20 Nov 2025 

251-253 HighStreet, Rangiora 

View 1.30-2.15pmSun 2Nov 

orbyappointment 

JulieGraham 027 622 2003 

julie.graham@bayleys.co.nz 


Positioned to capture breathtaking coastal vistasand 

glorious sunrises, thisimmaculate two-bedroom 

home in sought-after GoreBay offersthe perfect 

blend of relaxation, low-maintenance living, and 

potentialfor further enhancement.Step out onto the 

sundrenched veranda where youcan soak in the 

panoramicsea views withyour morning coffee or 

unwind with aglass of wine. Recentimprovements 

mean this homeismove-in ready, with afresh, 

modern feel throughout. You must see it to truly 

appreciate everything this special spot has to offer. 


Deadline Sale (will not be sold prior) 

1pm, Fri28Nov 2025 


View 12.15-1pmSun 2Nov or by appointment 

Julie Graham 027 622 2003 



OPEN HOME 

Gore Bay 26 Moody Street 

Kaiapoi 1/150 WilliamsStreet 

Beach holidays start now! 

4 2 1 2 

Homeand passive income! 

3 1 1 2 

Welcome to your dream beachside escape! Perfectly 

positionedinthe heartofbeautiful Gore Bay,this 

fantastic property offersspace,style, and 

breathtakingelevated sea views -the ultimate blend 

of comfortand coastalcharm.Awell-designed floor 

plan featuring four bedrooms andtwo separate living 

areas. Major improvements to this property have 

created avery comfortable and stylishspace so ready 

forthe holiday timesahead.Don’tmiss your chance to 

secure aspacious, versatile beachhouse in apremium 

location.Homeslikethis in the hub of Gore Bay are 

rare —and this one is ready to be loved. 


1pm, Wed19Nov 2025 

251-253 HighStreet, Rangiora 

View 11-11.45am Sun 2Nov or by appointment 

Julie Graham 027 622 2003 



Ifyou are looking to downsize,but still want space and 

privacy then look no further. Villa 1isthe pick of the 

bunch in the popularRivertownLifestyle Village. The 

generous184sqm floor plan allows for aspacious 

open plan kitchen/living roomwith access onto two 

patios andanattractively landscaped garden. But 

thatisnot all, there isadditional 16 cargaraging that 

come with the villa and provideapassive income. 

Perfectfor ‘emptynesters’ or retirees, Villa 1islocated 

within easy walking distanceofshops andamenities. 

Call Jan at your earliest convenience to arrange a 

viewing. 

Deadline Sale (unlesssold prior) 

1pm, Thu 13 Nov 2025 


View Sun 3.15-3.45pm &Wed 1.30-2pm 

JanMcCormick 021 395 241 





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Amberley 50B GreigCrescent 

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Privacy, practicality and premium features 

Positioned in Amberley's newest subdivisionThe Clearing, this near-new Mike Greer home deliversmodern comfort, smart 

design,and alifestyle that balances low-maintenanceliving with high-quality finishes. Built to ahigh specification and 

thoughtfullyset back from the road,this property offers privacy, practicality,and atouch of luxury. Thevendors have already 

set their sightsontheir next moveand are motivated to sell,creating an excellent opportunity forbuyers seekingastandout 

home in athrivingcommunity.Thishomeisbest appreciated in person. With the vendors motivated to move,buyersare 

encouragedtoact quickly to secure this high-spec propertyinone of Amberley's most desirable new addresses. 

3 2 1 1 

For Sale Buyers $749,000+ 

View Sun 2Nov 11.30 -12.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RU213453 

Dayan Muntz 

M 021 432 926 

E dayan.muntz@pb.co.nz 

Amberley 5Hunter Lane 

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Modern,stylish,and ready to impress! 

Modernstyle, apeaceful, private setting,and greatindoor-outdoorliving -this home truly has it all. Myvendors are relocating 

andare excited to seethis much-loved property sold. Thestylishkitchenand open-plan living areasflow effortlesslyout to a 

largewraparound kwila deck and expansive backyard, with asecond living/media room providing extraspacefor family or 

guests. Thehome's quality finish includes tiledshowers, built-in wardrobes, and amaster suite with walk-inrobeand ensuite. 

The carpeted internal-access garage adds everyday convenience, whilethe sunny aspect enhances warmth and light 

throughout. Positioned at the end of aquietdriveonagenerous, privatesection,there'sample space for parking and 

landscaping- the perfect balance of modernlivingand relaxed North Canterbury lifestyle. 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday5th November, 2025 at 3.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View By appointment 


Allie Miller 

M 027 398 3752 

E allie.miller@pb.co.nz 

PropertyBrokers LtdLicensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

Amberley 128 Amberley Beach Road 

NewListing 

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Countryescape right on Amberley's doorstep 

Beautifully establishedgrounds, extensive shedding, andjustashort stroll to shops andthe beach-thislifestyle property is a 

rare find so close to town. Atrulypicturesquesetting awaits as you arrive via the tree-lined driveway of 128 Amberley Beach 

Road. The spacious, country-style home is warm,welcoming,and well-presented, enjoyingviews of our local MtGrey. There's 

plentyofpotential here too for those looking to make it theirown and add their personaltouch.Generousinsize, the home 

currently offers large bedrooms andthree expansive livingareas, witheasy scope to reconfigure foradditional bedrooms if 

desired.The kitchen blends charm andpracticality, featuringaRayburn coal range alongside adoubleovenand induction 

hob,withample trees on theproperty, there's no shortage of wood forboth the range and theopen fireinthe lounge. 

Outdoors, vegetable gardens and multiple fruit trees deliver an abundance of freshproduce, while the four well-fenced 

paddocks provide excellent options for grazing stock,supported by good shelter and an on-site well forstockwater. 

3 2 2 2 

DeadlineSale 


Web pb.co.nz/RL211035 

Allie Miller 

M 027 398 3752 

Leigh Miller 

M 021 308 202 

E allie.miller@pb.co.nz 

E leighm@pb.co.nz 

Eyrewell 1136 Poyntzs Road 

Rangiora 35 NewnhamStreet 

The perfectlifestyle package 

The hard work has alreadybeen done foryou here. This immaculate 

lifestyle propertyoffers notone,but two dwellings, all setupand ready 

toenjoy. Themain 115m2 homefeatures three bedrooms and two 

bathrooms,completewith stylish polished concretefloorsand a 

thoughtfullayoutdesigned foreasy living. The secondary 58m2 

dwelling is amodern one-bedroom, one-bathroom home, perfect for 

extended family and guests. Outdoors,the propertytruly shines. With 

12 well-fenced paddocksconnected by apractical laneway system, 

managing stock or horses is abreeze. There's abundant shed space, 

plus an arena and tackshed, everything lifestyle buyers could wish for. 

3 2 1 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday28th 

October, 2025 at 3.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 



Allie Miller 

M 027 398 3752 

Why waitmove straight in 

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 garage providespracticality 

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

private retreat withamaster bedroomand walk-in robe, while upstairs 

caters beautifully for familyorguests with threegenerousbedrooms. 

4 2 2 

Deadline Sale closesTuesday 4th 

November, 2025 at 2.00pm,(unless 

sold prior) 

View Sun2Nov 11.00 -12.00pm 


John Dykhoff 

M 021 683 830 

Bev Wright AREINZ 

M 027 434 2486 

Property Brokers Ltd LicensedREAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

Waikuku 48 Northside Drive 

NewListing 

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Easy to love! Easy to live in! 

From themoment you walk in,this home just feels right -warm, bright,and easy to live in.The open-plan kitchen,dining,and 

living space is perfectfor family time, with afull scullery, stonebenchtops, and Bosch oven.Aseparate lounge withlog burner 

and spaciousmaster with walk-in robe and ensuiteadd extra comfort.Set on justunderanacre,the gardens areestablished 

and irrigated, with avege patch,greenhouse,henhouse, andaversatileshed. Double garage, carport,and plentyofspace for 

kids,toys, or entertaining make life easy. Waikuku offers peaceand convenience -closetobeaches, Pegasus, and localshops, 

with North Canterbury wineries andHanmerSpringsjust aweekend away. Ideal forfamilies, downsizers, or anyone wanting 

space without the work. 

4 2 1 2 

DeadlineSale closes Thursday20th November, 2025 at 4.00pm, 


View Sun 2Nov 2.15 -2.45pm 


Aaron Clark 

M 027873 5121 

E aaronc@pb.co.nz 

Anna Pethig 

M 027 913 4909 

E anna.pethig@pb.co.nz 

Rangiora 1Park Street 

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The ultimate charmer! 

Nestledatthe endofaleafy, oak-lined street, thisbeautifullyrenovated villa is theultimateblend of character andmodern 

comfort. Every corner whispers charm-fromthe sun-drenched living spacesand polisheddetails to thewarmththat welcomes 

you the moment you step inside.Set on aprivate 1,338m2 sectionbeside Dudley Park, it's ahomethat feels like aforever 

kind of place -spacious, soulful,and ready tolovefrom day one. Homes like this don't comearoundoften.Havequestions? 

Would liketoview? Whateveryouneed, just ask! 

4 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday19th November, 2025 at 

4.00pm, (unless sold prior) 

View Sun 2Nov 12.00 -12.30pm 


Aaron Clark 

M 027873 5121 

Anna Pethig 

M 027 913 4909 

E aaronc@pb.co.nz 

E anna.pethig@pb.co.nz 

Property BrokersLtd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

Open Home 

AUCTION 

46 Tiritiri Moana Drive, Pegasus 

4A2B2L2J730F 

FORSALE 

14 Rapaki Street, Pegasus 

4A3B2L1D2J701F 

This stunning lakefront property 

is an absolute showstopperperfectly 

positioned to maximise 

breathtakingviews in every 

direction. Capturing expansive 

north-facing reservevistas and 

magicalwestern lake sunsets, 

this home offers arare and 

remarkable opportunity! 

Auction 

4pm, Thurs 27Nov, 2025 

at RayWhite Rangiora 


View 

Sunday3.00-3.30pm 

Stuart Morris 

027 4226395 

stuart.morris@raywhite.com 

Daph O'Rourke 

027883 7993 

daph.orourke@raywhite.com 

4years ago, ourperceptive 

owners decided to create their 

own magic. They built a 

spectacular 'forever' home, but 

life threw them acurveball. 

Departure isnow imminent, and 

with it comes the rarest of 

opportunities, available nowfor 

the briefest of times! 

By Negotiation 

View 

Sunday2.00-2.30pm 

Stuart Morris 

027 422 6395 


SusieLowe 

027918 9131 

susie.lowe@raywhite.com 

raywhitemorrisandco.co.nz/RAN32121 

RayWhiteMorris &CoReal Estate LimitedLicensed (REAA 2008) 


RayWhite Morris &CoReal Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

FORSALE 

Bellgrove Subdivision, Rangiora 

FORSALE 

Cambridge Court, Rangiora 

Sections from $299,000! Ahigh 

quality development onthe rural 

fringe ofnorth east Rangiora, 

North Canterbury, bringing you 

awide range ofresidential 

stand-alone build sections from 

around 324sqm to 734sqm. 

ForSale 

View 

by appointment 

Stuart Morris 

027 4226395 


Daph O'Rourke 

027883 7993 


Introducing Cambridge Court! 

With atrusted north west 

location this exclusive enclave of 

sections offers the kind of 

variety, affordability and quality 

that should giveyou confidence 

to startyour next project! 

Sections range from 390m2 - 

515m2. 

ForSale 

$340,000 -$375,000 

View 

by appointment 

Daph O'Rourke 

027 883 7993 


Stuart Morris 

027422 6395 


raywhitemorrisandco.co.nz/RAN30274 

RayWhiteMorris &CoReal Estate LimitedLicensed (REAA 2008) 


RayWhite Morris &CoReal Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

WhereLife 

Grows With You 

SECTIONS SELLING FAST! 

Whether you’re looking todownsize, are agrowing 

family, orafirst-home buyer, Bellgrove has 

the perfect spot for you! With anew release of 

sections within Stage 2there are plenty of options 

available. With first titles expected in November 

2025, next year could see you inthe home of your 

dreams. Come visit our team onsite today. 

Contact one of our 

sales team for more 

information: 

Dene Maddren 

Ngāi Tahu Property 

021 622 749 

Stuart Morris 

Ray White 

027 422 6395 

Sales Office: Wed-Sun 12noon-4pm 

Show Home Village: Wed-Sun 12noon-4pm

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

GORE BAY 16 Cathedral Road 

Your Seaside Escape Starts Here 

Recently renovated,"ButterflyHouse"isanelevated 

three-bedroom Kiwi bach offering sweepingocean 

views andmodern comforts. 

Enjoy open-plan living flowingtoasun-soaked deck 

—perfect for morning coffees or evening BBQs. 

Ceiling-height windows floodthe space with light; a 

log burner adds cosy charm. 

With two outdoor entertaining areas,agenerous 

section, and apeaceful location near Cheviot,this 

home suits holidaymakers, retirees,orfamilies. 

Discover relaxed coastal living at 16 Cathedral Road. 

3 1 3 

DEADLINE SALE (UnlessSold Prior) 

Closes 11.00am, Friday 28 November 

Offers Over $959,000 Considered 

VIEW 1.30-2.00pm, 

Sunday 2November 

Maria Rickerby 

M 027 563 1733 

E mrickerby@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 

E ruby.burney@pggwrightson.co.nz 

CHEVIOT 21 Deer Park Road 

Peace, Privacy, and Possibilities 

Set on 3.23ha(more or less) of rollinghills, this warm 

and character-filledhome offers peaceful rural living 

with stunning mountain views. Featuring four 

bedrooms, open-plan living, high ceilings, and asunsoaked 

veranda, it’s perfect forrelaxingor 

entertaining.Asunroom off the primary suite adds a 

private retreat. Stay cosy year-roundwith aheat 

pump, log burner, and coal range on wetback. 

Outdoors,enjoy raised vege beds,aglasshouse, sheds, 

ashearing shed,and acreek.Located nearCheviot’s 

amenities, this property blends lifestyle and 

practicality beautifully. 

4 1 3 

OFFERS OVER $809,000 

CONSIDERED 

VIEW 12.45-1.15pm, 

Sunday 2November 

Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 



M 027 563 1733 


pggwre.co.nz/AMB42479 


OPEN HOME 

NEW LISTING 

AMBERLEY 25B Carters Road 

Start Out Small 

This semi-established 927m² property offers endless 

possibilities. Fully fenced and packed with fruit trees - 

grapes,strawberries, apricot, plum,cherries, 

mulberries, boysenberries, walnut, almonds,pinenut, 

apples,and pears-it’s agardener’s dream. The 

compact, self-contained transportablehome(with 

power, solar,and gas)letsyou liveonsite while 

planning yourbuild. Extras include acarport, garage, 

gardenshed, and negotiable shipping container. With 

minimal covenants and avibrant Amberley 

community nearby, this is your chance to create a 

lifestylethat’s uniquely yours. 

1 1 1 

OFFERS OVER $379,000 

CONSIDERED 

VIEW By Appointment Only 


M 027 563 1733 


Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 


AMBERLEY 105 Limeloader Lane 

Location, Land, Lifestyle 

This 4ha lifestyle block offers arare chance to secure 

bare landonthe edge of Amberley’s thriving 

township.Enjoy rural serenityminutes fromtown 

amenitiesincluding cafes, supermarket,and medical 

centre. Tucked down aquietlane,the flat,fully fenced 

section with establishedhedge provides privacy and 

flexibility for yourdream build. Located near the 

Waipara wine region, it boastsafavourable climate 

and stunning views ofthe Three Deans. With power 

nearby, water via the Limeloader scheme, and zoning 

for Broomfield Primaryand Rangiora High, this is a 

prime opportunity! 

$450,000 


M 027 563 1733 


Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 




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 

Helping growthe country 

Formoregreat listings,visitwww.pggwre.co.nz

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

WAIKARI 44 Limeworks Road 

Lifestyle, Livestock &Location 

This exceptional 36.24 ha property near Waikari and 

Hawarden blendslifestyle, productivity, and versatility. 

Featuring fertile flats, rolling downs, andmostlydeer 

fencing, it supports multiple stockclassesand has a 

history of velveting and trading. Infrastructure includes 

sheds, awoolshed,deer and sheep yards,and townsupplied 

water. The warm fourbedroom home offers 

stunningviews, landscaped gardens, and fruit trees. A 

rare opportunity combining farming capability with 

enviable ruralliving. 

4 2 2 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

Plus GST (ifany) (Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 2.00pm, 27 November 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Peter Crean 

M 027 434 4002 

E pcrean@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Mark Clyne 

M 027531 2964 

E mark.clyne@pggwrightson.co.nz 

ASHLEY 66 Boundary Road 

Unlock the Potential With This Versatile Lifestyle 

Seton2.0234hainsought-afterAshley near Rangiora, 

this lifestyle property offers space, versatility,and 

potential. The concrete blockand weatherboard home 

features open-plan kitchen/dining, spacious living with 

log burner, three double bedrooms,and two heat 

pumps.Outdoor access,adeck,and mature trees 

enhancethe appeal. Includesadouble garage, lean-to, 

expansive sheds, and five units of county water.Ideal 

for renovation, hobby farming, or peaceful living in a 

primelocation. 

3 1 2 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

Plus GST (if any)(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 2.00pm, 5November 

VIEW 

By Appointment Only 

Peter Crean 

M 027 434 4002 

E pcrean@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Mark Clyne 

M 027 531 2964 

E mark.clyne@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/RAN42474 


OPEN HOME 

CULVERDEN 9CulverdenRoad 

Charming Lifestyle Opportunity 

Discover this delightful2.0436 hectareproperty positioned on the 

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base, this property is ready to supportyour ambitions, or simply 

enjoy the peaceful setting and potter to your hearts content. 

Thewell-maintained homefeatures three double bedrooms, modern 

kitchen/dining area with doubledoors opening to awarm,sheltered 

deck, separate livingroom for relaxed family time, family bathroom 

with vanity, shower,and toilet, second toilet and separatelaundry, 

modern log burnerwith wetback system for cosy,efficient heating. 

Outside, the land is divided intoapproximately five small paddocks, 


all fenced withthree-wire electric fencing. Domestic water is 

supplied viathe council scheme, while awell providesstock water 

andhas previously supported irrigation. Additional features include 

an established orchard,designated chookrun and house.There is a 

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, gardenshed, andwoodshed 

3 1 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST Inclusive 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 2.00pm, Wednesday 12 November 

VIEW 1.30-2.15pm, Sunday 2November 

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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24 Shrimpton Avenue, Woodend 

660 Cathedral Road, Cheviot 

Sunny Family Gem with Park Views 

Opposite areserve,this home features multiple sunny living areas,all with 

garden views.The modern kitchen features askylight,induction hob,and 

breakfast bar,and linkseasilywiththe coveredpatio,perfect for summer 

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the houseowns solar panels toreduceenergy costs. 

Three bedrooms plus aseparate office provide added convenience, 

and home gardeners will love theedible garden containing fruit trees, 

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Seton6.17 hectares of land, this exceptional propertyoffers breathtaking 

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NORTHERN A&P SHOW 


Rangiora’sA&P Show -bigger and better 

She likes them ... Sarah Burrell of Ohoka, 

feeds horse treats to her daughter Kenzie 

Burrell’s show horse Mini at the Rangiora 

A&P Show. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

The organising committee of the 

NorthernA&P show in Rangiora are 

over the moonwith the turnout to the 

showonSaturday. 

President Rachael Robinson says 

their supporters and sponsors were 

really happy. 

‘‘We are still to review the numbers, 

but it felt like it was bigger and better 

than ever before,’’ she says. 

‘‘We dodged the weather and the civil 

defence emergency, so we were very 

fortunate this year.’’ 

She says they are thankful to their 

sponsors and grateful to the public for 

turning up. 

‘‘Many came from the city, and it was 

great to have the reach out into the city 

as well as our very supportive local 

communities. 

‘‘The weather gods played the game, 

and we are also thankful to all who came 

early in the day. 

‘‘I don’t think Ihave ever seen that 

many people come so early to an A&P 

show, and stay most of the day before 

many headed off tothe rugby game in 

the city. 

‘‘The North Versus South Island 

Mounted Games were amazing. We 

really enjoyed sitting back there at the 

end ofthe show andwatching those 

talented riders competing. They were 

very popular and we're hoping to have 

them back in two years, as next year they 

go up to the North Island. 

‘‘They really brought awhole lift to the 

afternoon, caping off agreat day's 

entertainment at the show.’’ 

She saysthe popularity of the 

afternoon events will have them 

thinking seriously about what to add to 

the lineup next year. 

‘‘The motorised furniture race was 

such ablast, everyone is talking about 

that, so we’ll have to make it bigger next 

year. 

‘‘Then there was the fashion parade, 

which was very popular, everyone liked 

these new events, so we are going to 

keep them for next year.’’ 

Mrs Robinson says the committee has 

many innovative ideas for the second 

year of her term as President of the 

show, and they are constantly looking 

for new ideas and volunteers to help the 

show grow with the times. 

She saysitwas amazing seeing the 

animals return to the grand parade, 

"The committee, which is all 

volunteers, worked really hard with 

health and safety considerations to 

make it possible for the animalsto 

parade. "They wanted to parade, so we 

made sure they could despite the 

number of large vehicles in the parade.’’ 

Up and down ... Finley McVicker (4) of 

Ashley enjoys on one of the aerial 

attractions at the show last Saturday. 

Talent on show ... Action aplenty at the Mounted Games during 

the North Versus South Tournament. 

Afinal clean up ... Brooke Renai, of Bellbrook near Cust, helps 

prepare Holstein cows for judging. 

Loving it ... Equestrian rider Tina Abbott 

and her mum Beth Norgate wait with 

Maxwell, afour year old horse, for their turn 

at eventing section of the show. ‘‘I love 

working with them in dressarge and 

showing,’’ she says, ‘‘And even though I’m 

one of the oldest competitors here Ilike 

riding and competiting with the riders of all 

ages at the shows as they are very close knit 

group of people. 

Onshow ... The Fashion showwinners and judges, (from left) 

Bella Partington (judge) with Mrs Rangiora Jasmine Clarke and Mr 

Rangiora Kevin Lawrence with Samara Singh (judge). 

Wool touch ... Jake Ellis (19months) discovers lambs soft touch 

with the help of mumJade. 

In charge ... Felix Metcalfe (4) plays onone 

ofthe vintage tractors ondisplay.

What’s happening in your 

community... 

Two (Refreshed)Parks YouHavetoCheck Out 

with theKidsThisSpring/Summer 

We’re soexcited to share that the refreshed Currie Park 

play space isofficially open, and the new playground at 

Norman Kirk Park is not far behind! 

Back in 2023, weshared that the small playground at 

Currie Park had seen better days. So, rather than put 

in anew playground there (with Norman Kirk Park right 

around the corner), wethought why not create acool 

nature play space atCurrie Park and put abigger, better 

playground at Norman Kirk Park—and you agreed. 

You gave us your thoughts on what you’d like tosee at 

both parks, and weset about bringing asmuch ofitas 

possible tolife. 

So, what’s new at Currie Park? 

The natural play space includes walking logs, stepping 

posts, rock boulders, amaze, abug hotel, and new 

trees and plantings including awildflower area! 

The trees andplant specieshavebeenspecially chosen to 

attractbugs, insectsand birds, sothere’s loadstodiscover. 

We’re also working on some signs that we’ll place around 

the space with images and details of the bugs, insects 

and birds for tamariki tolearn about and tryto find. 

Construction of the Norman Kirk play space started this 

week, soget ready for aclimbing tower, aswing set, a 

carousel, arocker and more. We’re expecting to open at 

the end of November—stay tuned! 

Secure Your SpecialAlcohol Licencefor the 

FestiveSeason 

With the festive season around the corner, Council is 

reminding event hosts toapply for aspecial alcohol 

licence if they’ll beselling orsupplying alcohol. 

Types of events include but are not limited toprivate 

functions (birthdays and weddings), festivals, sporting 

events, bus trips, farmers’ markets, and wine tastings. 

The purpose ofthe special licence is to ensure any 

potential for alcohol related harm at or near the event is 

identified and mitigated appropriately. 

Things toknow before applying: 

• Aspecial licence takes 20 working days 

(approximately one full month) to process. 

• To get your licence sorted for Christmas week you will 

need to submit acomplete application and pay the 

associated fees before 20 November 2025. 

• There are no working days between 20 December 

and 15January. This means that applications are not 

processed during this time. 

• This also means that special licence events upto 

6February 2026 will be affected, soitwould pay to 

think about any events after the Christmas period. 

• Applications received less than 20 days before the 

event are unlikely tobeconsidered unless there are 

genuine unforeseen reasons. 

Free Digital 

Skills Classes 

Navigating theInternet 

Safersearching,bookmarks andmore 

Rangiora Library 

Tuesday 4November •10am–12noon 

KaiapoiLibrary 

Wednesday 5November •10am–12noon 

Google Photos 

Access your photos on anydevice 

Rangiora Library 

Tuesday 11November •10am–12noon 

Bookings Essential 

waimakaririlibraries.com 

0800 965 542 

Save your old 

batteries… 

Drop your used household 

batteries at your local 

transfer station’s battery 

recycling station. 

— 

Find out more recycling tips 

at rethinkrubbish.co.nz 

Tiki 

Taniwha 

Aroha 

Mandy Joass 

2Nov -11Dec 

Chamber Gallery Rangiora 

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NEED FUNDING 

FORA 

COMMUNITY 

PROJECT? 

Your Community Boardcan support 

your projectwithgrant funding. 

Applicationforms andgrant criteria are 

availableonlineorfromany CouncilService 

Centre.For more informationabout funding 

visitthe Councilwebsite. 

Find outmoreat 

waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants 

16TH OCT 2025 

26TH NOV 2025 

THE ART OF 

THE WOODEND LIFE 

DRAWING GROUP 

Tell aYarn 

Craft Group 

Love knitting or crochet? Want to share your 

passion with fellow enthusiasts? Weare 

starting aweekly drop-in group. Bring your 

existing projects or just come along for a 

natter. Beginners andother crafters welcome, 

no bookingrequired. 

Oxford Library• Thursday 1.30pm 

KaiapoiLibrary •Friday1pm 

Rangiora Library• Saturday 10.30am 

Find outmore 

waimakaririlibraries.com 

0800 965 542 

or visit any of our libraries

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

By DAVID HI L, 

Local DemocracyReporter 

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 alistedprojectcan 

a ply to the EPA where an ‘expert 

panel’ wi l a se s the projectand 

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’. 

Panel convenors determine the extent 

of the consultation, meaning the is no 

guarant e local communities wi l have a 

say. 

Thereisnotimeframe for alisted 

projec tolodge ana 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 ed to be 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 waslodged in 2023. 

‘Itl oks like the normalconsenting 

proce s wi l be faster. In some waysit 

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 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 ’. 


development pla ning manager Ma t 

Bacon said underthe new District Plan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is zoned rura lifestyle. 

It mean the farmland could be subdivided 

into 4ha lots, 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 continuesscoping work for the 

proposed W odend Bypa s. 

LDR is local body journalismcofunded 


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North Canterbury News: October 30, 2025

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