North Canterbury News: November 13, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Issue 1172 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Waimakariri 

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Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Woodend, Pegasus, Cust, Oxford, Ashley, Sefton, Amberley, Waipara, Waikari, Hawarden, Cheviot, Culverden, Waiau, Hanmer Springs 

HanmerSprings back in action 

ByDAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

Hanmer Springs is openfor business, as 

the clean up continuesacross the 

Hurunui District after last month’s 

storm. 

Gusts of more than 200kphwere record 

in the Hanmer Springs area in the 

Thursday, October 23, wind event, 

uprooting trees, overturningirrigator 

pivots and uplifting roofs and fences. But 

the town bounced back quicklyfor abusy 

Labour Weekend. 

Three weeks on and the townisgetting 

back on track in preparation for abusy 

summer season. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says there 

is still alot of work to be done across the 

district. 

‘‘The storm had ahuge impact for 

significantnumbers of people. 

‘‘The track network in Hanmer Springs 

took ahit, so it was important to get the 

tracks open for mental health and fresh 

air. 

‘‘We saw golf clubs with trees down and 

wind damage. 

‘‘A lot of people rely on that for 

recreationand social activities. 

‘‘All of these things have asignificant 

impact.’’ 

Mountain bike and walking trails are 

popular with locals and visitors to 

Hanmer Springs, and volunteershave 

been out clearing them for everyone to 

enjoy. 

Among them is local Graham Frith. 

‘‘I’ve been living here 45 years and 

that’s the worst wind I’ve experienced,’’ 

Mr Frith says. 

Trees were uprooted in the Hanmer 

Springs Heritage Forest, with many 

leaving towering root structures. 

But getting as many trails open as 

quickly as possible is apriorityfor the 

volunteers, Mr Frith says. 

‘‘It’s an attraction that brings people to 

Hanmer, so it was importanttoget them 

open to supportour businesses.’’ 

Popular trailslike Alligator Alley, Easy 

River and Perseverance could be out of 

action for several months, but its hoped 

the popular Conical Hill Walk willbe 

open before Christmas. 

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools &Spa 

No entry ... Graham Frith at the start of the popular Alligator Alley mountain bike trail in Hanmer Springs,which is anogo zone after 

multipletrees crashed across the track during the October 23 storm. Inset: Graham dwarfed bythe roots ofatree flattened in the storm. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

general manager Sarah Wiblin says the 

town enjoyed abusy Labour Weekend 

and asuccessful Hanmer Springs Fête 

on November 1inspite of the battering. 

‘‘Businesses are saying they were 

about one percent down on numbers 

compared to Labour Weekend last year. 

‘‘It’s important for them to have agood 

Labour Weekend and Show Weekend as 

they come outofwinter, and to get them 

on track for summer. 

‘‘The headlines said Hanmer was 

flattened and people thought the fête 

was goingtobecancelled and that 

certainly had an impact. 

‘‘There was plenty ofdamage, but the 

power was on by Friday lunchtime and 

businesses were open.’’ 

Ms Wiblin says she was impressed with 

howlocals rallied round, with people out 

with chainsaws once the winds died 

down, and people turning up to feed 

volunteers and emergency services 

personnel, and checking on neighbours. 

Aschool group of 150 children were 

camping at the Hanmer Springs Forest 

Camp when the storm struck. 

After they escaped the camp site on 

Friday morning, they were stuck in 

Hanmer Springs until the roads opened 

late afternoon. 

Ms Wiblin said the children received a 

free swim and around of mini golf to 

keep them occupied. 

‘‘A few of the teachers were alittle bit 

stressed, but the kids were having the 

time of their lives. 

‘‘We needed to sort out afternoon tea 

and ameal for the kids, so Iwent to the 

Four Square and they loaded up my 

trolley. 

‘‘It was really about the community 

coming together and our team of life 

guards had lots of fun making 

sandwiches.’’ 

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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 

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 Minister Chris Bishop 

and Regional Development Minister 

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149 

projects had lodged substantive 

a plications with the Environmental 

Protection Authority (EPA), since the 

a provals regime was established in 

February. 

Of those, none have b en a proved so 

far, with the first eight expected to be 

signed o f by the end of the year. 

Proposed housing developments at 

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora 

were listed in the legislation, along with 

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri 

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral 

water storage facility and fish scr en. 

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed 

none of the five North Canterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alisted projectcan 

a ply to 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 to lodge an a plication, the 

spokesperson said. 

When the project list was a nounced 

in October last year, Mr Bishop pointed 

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 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, meaningthey may 

not n ed to be fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigation Company 

chairperson DavidCroft said the 

company anticipated aresourceconsent 

would be grantedbyEnvironment 

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few 

months, after it was lodged in2023. 

‘It l oks like the normal consenting 

proce s wi l be faster. In some waysit 

would be the ideal situation because 

everybody has had the chancetohave 

their say in asystem they are familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fund was 

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 

Courta peal. 

An Environment Courtspokesperson 

said the a pe lant, Carter Group, has 

b endirected to advise the court by 

August 2 ‘how or whether it intends to 

proc ed ’. 

Waimakariri District Council 

development pla ning manager Ma t 

Bacon said underthe new District Plan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is 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 not b 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 continuesscoping workfor the 

proposed W odend Bypa s. 

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Last post ... The padre of the Rangiora RSA, Bill Peck, plays the last post at the Armistice Day parade at the Rangiora Cenotaphon 

Tuesday. 

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Remembering the fallen in WWI 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

Veterans and servicepeople around 

New Zealand, gathered at 11 am on the 

11th day of the 11th month to 

remember all who hadfallen in World 

War 1. 

Armistice Day on November 11 

honours the end of World War Iand 

remembersthe sacrificesofthosewho 

served in the armedforces, 

particularly those who lost their lives 

during the conflict. 

In Rangiora and Kaiapoi, members 

of the Royal New Zealand Returned 

and Services Association (RNZRSA), 

veterans from other services and 

countries, friends and family gathered 

at their cenotaphs to commemorate 

those who served and those who fell. 

As areplicaSpitfire flew overhead, 

the padre of the Rangiora RSA, Bill 

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Peck, talked of the sacrifice of all the 

young men who went overseas and 

never returned. 

The new vicepresident of the 

RNZRSA, MalcolmWallace, from 

Rangiora, also spoke, along with 

Waimakariri MayorDan Gordon, who 

didn’t let the hindrance of wearing a 

moonboottosupport arecent injury 

stop him from walking in the parade 

and laying awreath. 

Forest Camp to join council water scheme 

Hanmer Springs Forest Camp drinking 

water will soon be supplied from the 

Hurunui District Council’s Hanmer 

Springs Township water system. 

Gastrointestinal illnesses during a 

forest camp in midSeptember 

hastened the change. 

A$130,000 loan was approved by the 

councillast week to help connect the 

camp to the council supply, marking an 

endtousing its own private water 

scheme. 

Chief Financial Officer Jason Beck 

says the loan will be debt funded on 

similar terms to one recently provided 

to the Hanmer Springs Bowling Club. 

It will have no impact on ratepayers, 

andwill be repaid by the camp. 

The Hanmer Springs Forest Camp 

Trust had been working with the 

council to switch to the council 

township water system before the 

gastrointestinal outbreak. 

Hurunui chief executive Hamish 

Dobbie says the Trust is made up of a 

local group which operates the camp, 

and it was unlikely it would be able to 

obtain an external loan to fund the 

work. 

The Trust has invested ahuge amount 

of money in the camp’s infrastructure 

over the years, such as connecting to the 

sewer system.. 

‘‘They have generally kept upgrading 

to better the facilities for the camp’s 

users,’’ Mr Dobbie says. 

Reassurance was given to the council 

supplying the water would not be a 

problem as the Three Waters Planning 

Team had done due diligence. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black 

recognised the importance of the 

facility for Hurunui and the wider 

region. 

‘‘It’s about having aunique place 

where people can visit and enjoy a 

place of recreation and learning. This 

will be aplus for generations to come.’’ 

Chair/Treasurer of Hanmer Springs 

Forest Camp Trust Wayne Street said 

recent issues had been very challenging 

for the camp. 

The loan was alifeline to get concerns 

sorted. 

‘‘My thanks to the team at Hurunui 

District Council for its support in this 

process to date and we are looking 

forward to getting the project shovel 

ready. 

‘‘I would also like to thank and 

acknowledge the professionalism and 

dedication of our team at the Camp,’’ Mr 

Street says. 

The water issue, followed by wind 

damage had impacted on the team’s 

daily workload. 

‘‘Our Trust will now be looking at all 

options to fund raise to pay this loan 

back as soon as possible.’’ 

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Consecration ... The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Michael Gielen, centre, holding achalice, gifted to St Brigid’s Catholic Church in 

Loburn by the Fitzgibbon family in memory of their son who died in 1915 at the Battle of the Somme, during Mass held at the 150th 

anniversary celebrations of the church last Sunday afternoon. Alongside Bishop Gielen is Bishop John Adams (left) and Father DoNguyen 

(right). 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

A150th celebration at StBrigid 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Mass was held outdoors to celebrate the 

150th anniversary of St Brigid’s Catholic 

Church in Loburn. 

The Mass was celebrated by the Catholic 

Bishop of Christchurch,Michael Gielen, in 

alarge marquee in the church grounds for 

last Sunday's anniversary celebration. 

Bishop John Adams, aformerparish 

priest in Rangiora, Father Allan Jones, 

Father Denis Nolan, Father Dan Doyle, 

and Waimakariri parish priest FatherDo 

Nguyen were also in attendance. 

Achalice gifted to the church by the 

Fitzgibbon family in 1920 in memory of 

their son who died at the Battle of the 

Somme in 1915, was consecrated by 

Bishop Michael during the celebration. 

After Mass two Italian Cypress saplings 

(cupressus sempervirens) that had been 

grown from seed, obtained from the 

Vatican in Rome, were planted in the 

church grounds to mark the 150th 

anniversary. 

Aspokesman for the organisersofthe 

anniversarycelebration, Michael Brown, 

of Loburn, said more than 225 people 

attended the event. 

‘‘We were very pleased with the turn out 

and no doubt the beautiful afternoon 

helped significantly. 

‘‘It was abeautiful Mass celebrated by 

Bishop Michael and ahomily thatwas 

heartwarming and eloquent,’’ he said. 

‘‘Many families enjoyed reunions after 

Mass and having acatchup with their 

relatives. It was alovely experience for me 

to meet family membersrelated to those 

interred in the graveyard,’’ Michael said. 

An Afivesized booklet about the 

church’s history was on sale during the 

event. 

‘‘It sold very well and good comments 

have been received from those who have 

read it,’’ Michael said. 

Orders for the book can be made by 

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Rangiora Croquet Club to Celebrate 120yrs 

Aspecial celebration to mark120 years 

since the founding of the Rangiora 

Croquet Club, will be held on Saturday, 

December 13. 

The original opening in December 

1905, was as part of the larger Rangiora 

Bowling, Tennis and Croquet Club. 

It was afestive occasion, attended by 

over 300 guests including the Mayor and 

local Member of Parliament, and 

featured speeches, games, and music 

from the Rangiora Brass Band. The 

club’s first president, Mr JSansom, led 

the ceremony, with Mrs Sansom 

officially opening the pavilion on the 

corner of Good Street and Blackett with 

asilver key —amoment fondlyrecalled 

in local history. 

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River Road site, where it has been based 

since 2015, and will honour the club’s 

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The club shares an almost parallel 

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120 yearsthis year, making these North 

Canterbury clubs two of the oldest 

croquet clubs in Canterbury. 

Today, the Rangiora Croquet Club 

continues to thrive with over 60 active 

members, supported by adedicated 

committee and volunteers. 

The upcoming anniversary event will 

include croquet games, afternoon tea, 

and aspecial cakecutting ceremony to 

markthe occasion. 

Club President Merv Marsh saysits a 

wonderful opportunity to celebrate 120 

years of croquet in Rangiora. 

‘‘We’re proud of our history and 

excited about the future. 

‘‘The River Road site has become a 

true home for our members, and we look 

forward to welcoming guests to share in 

this milestone.’’ 

The club warmly welcomes all current 

members, past members, and anyone 

with aconnection to the club to join in 

the historic occasion. 

The December event promises to be a 

joyful tribute to the club’s enduring 

legacy and acelebration of sport, 

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

By DAVIDHI L, 


It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to 

make it quicker and easier to build 

major projects when it pa sed into law 

last December. 

But none of the five North Canterbury 

projects included in the Government’s 

Fasttrack A provals Act have 

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’ 

projects in the fasttrack proce s. 

They were among 149 projects listed 

in the legislation. 

In astatement released last w ek, 

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop 

and Regional Development Minister 

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149 

projects had lodged substantive 

a plications with the Environmental 

Protection Authority (EPA), since the 

a provals regime was established in 

February. 

Of those, none have b en a proved so 

far, with the first eight expected to be 

signed o f by the end of the year. 

Proposed housing developments at 

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora 

were listed in the legislation, along with 

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri 

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral 

water storage facility and fish scr en. 

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed 

none of the five North Canterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alisted projectcan 

a ply to 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 to lodge an a plication, the 

spokesperson said. 

When the project list was a nounced 

in October last year, Mr Bishop pointed 

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 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, meaningthey may 

not n ed to be fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigation Company 

chairperson DavidCroft said the 

company anticipated aresourceconsent 

would be grantedbyEnvironment 

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few 

months, after it was lodged in2023. 

‘It l oks like the normal consenting 

proce s wi l be faster. In some waysit 

would be the ideal situation because 

everybody has had the chancetohave 

their say in asystem they are familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fund was 

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 

Courta peal. 

An Environment Courtspokesperson 

said the a pe lant, Carter Group, has 

b endirected to advise the court by 

August 2 ‘how or whether it intends to 

proc ed ’. 

Waimakariri District Council 

development pla ning manager Ma t 

Bacon said underthe new District Plan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is 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 not b 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 continuesscoping workfor the 

proposed W odend Bypa s. 

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OpenStudios art 

event popular 

BySHELLEY TOPP 

The fourday Arts Canterbury Open 

Studios event has had agreat 

response from the public with one 

person describing it as ‘‘my favourite 

art experience ever’’. 

Arts Canterbury's administrator, 

social media organiser and 

participating artist, Nikki Parker, of 

Fernside, said the event was held to 

connect artists with the public. 

‘‘We wanted the public to have a 

glimpse behind the scenes into how 

and where the art they love is made, 

and also get the opportunitytotalk 

about it with the artists and perhaps 

even purchase some of their work,’’ 

she said. 

‘‘The feedback we have had about 

the event has been overwhelmingly 

positive.’’ 

Visitorssaid they loved seeing 

inside the artists’ studios and getting 

to know the artists. The participating 

artists alsoenjoyed the experience, 

with many saying it exceeded their 

expectations. 

More than 90 artists, across 70 

locations,including Hurunui, 

Waimakariri, Christchurch, Banks 

Peninsula, Selwynand Ashburton, 

tookpart in the event which was held 

on November 1, 2, 8and 9. 

The popularity of the event is likely 

to ensureitwill continue to be held, 

but possiblynot until 2027. 

‘‘That willbeuptothe committee to 

decide at our next meeting,’’ Nikki 

said. 

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The kits have been developed by Earth 

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There are nine kits available for 

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come with instructions to monitor fish, 

velocity and streamflow, stream habitat, 

and streambed composition. 

ECan’s senior land management advisor, 

Anna Mehrtens, says healthy catchments 

are essential for clean water, native 

biodiversity, and recreational spaces. 

‘‘Observing and understanding these 

indicatorstogether can help you build a 

tangible picture of what’s happening in 

your catchment,’’ she says. 

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patrols at Waikuku 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Volunteer lifeguards began manning the 

flags at Waikuku Beach, last Saturday. 

It was also signalled the start of the 

Waikuku Beach Surf Life SavingClub’s 

junior surf programme, with hundreds of 

young children and their parents turning 

up for the first day of training. 

Funding from the Waimakariri District 

Council and support from SurfLife Saving 

New Zealand, will now allow lifeguards to 

patrol Pegasus, Waikuku and Woodend 

Beaches for atotal of 110 days this 

summer season. 

Last year, 131 dedicated lifeguards gave 

over 5700 hours to keep these beaches 

safe. Most were volunteers. 

The Waikuku Club received its share of 

funds, raised nationally by Rowing for 

Life Aotearoa through the local Lions 

Clubs of New Zealand, to go toward 

patrols. 

The Rowing for Life fundraiser in 2024 

had rowers from all across New Zealand 

joining Invercargill man Ian Hamilton, as 

he travelled up the east coast of New 

Zealand, on a3000km journey, raising 

funds for the Lions Cancer Trust, the 

Child Cancer Foundation, Starship 

Foundation and Surf Life Saving New 

Zealand. 

Duncan Campbell, aformer Waikuku 

Beach Surf Life Saving Club president 

and recipient of a2025 Surf Life Saving 

New Zealand Canterbury Award of 

Excellence, says it is great the club is 

benefiting from the fundsallocation by 

the Lions. 

‘‘The Rowing for Life Aoteraroa people 

and the local Lions Clubs members 

contacted us, asking for our help. 

‘‘We met and escorted them onto the 

beach here at Waikuku. 

‘‘Our kids welcomed them with ahaka, 

and we looked after them while they were 

here. 

‘‘The next day, they headed north to 

continue their journey. 

‘‘It was apoignant moment watching 

them leave as one of our members’ mother 

was aboard their craft.’’ 

Duncan says the money they raised and 

shared with the club will be used to 

advance club projects, including looking 

at an access mat so everyone can enjoy the 

sea. 

Lions District 202E District Governor 

Bernie Walls says it was an honour for the 

Waikuku Beach SLSC to be selected as 

one of four clubs nationally to receive an 

equal share of the money raised. 

He knows they will use it well to 

continue its good work at the district's 

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This will be followed by fully funded 

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Remuneration 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

Children were riveted by 

swinging adventures at the 

recent book launch of Oxford 

author, Jennifer Somervell’s 

Curly Cat the Acrobat. 

The audience was spellbound 

as she told the story of Curly Cat 

climbing up to ahigh trapeze 

platform, only to be paralysed 

with fear when he looked down 

and realised there was no way 

down. 

Curly Cat the Acrobat is 

Jennifer’s 10th book and the 

sequel to Curly Cat published in 

2021. 

Both books are illustrated by 

Zerika van Jaarsveld. 

Having survived bullying in the 

first book, Curly Cat brims with 

confidence and dreams of 

becoming atrapeze flyer. 

‘‘The story came from a 

childhood obsession with 

acrobatics and flying trapeze,’’ 

Jennifer says. 

‘‘Overcoming fear was abig 

part of doing gymnastics at 

school. Iwondered what would 

happen if Curly Cat tried flying 

trapeze?’’ 

The book was two years in the 

making, including anonfiction 

section describing how cats fall 

and land using a‘‘righting 

reflex’’, why cats can’t climb 

down, the art of trapeze, and 

some famous trapeze flyers. 

Zerika and Jennifer spent 

hours watching flying trapeze 

videos to work out the complex 

moves and apparatus. 

‘‘When Iwrote the story, I 

didn’t think of how tricky it 

would be to illustrate,’’ Jennifer 

Curly Cat ... Southland illustrator, Zerika van Jaarsveld (right), with author 

Jennifer Somervell at the launch. The Curly Cat puppet was madebyZerika 

for Jennifer’s visits to schools. 

PHOTO: ANNA MCDONALD 

says. 

Many students attended the 

launch from Oxford Area School 

where Jennifer had visited 

recently. 

‘‘I gave personal invitations to 

the Year 36 children. 

‘‘They weresuper chuffed to be 

asked and thanks to agreat team 

ofhelpers,they had ablast.’’ 

Entertainment at the launch 

included facepainting, a 

colouringin competition, aflying 

trapeze video,and catthemed 

food suchasfur balls, cat 

cookies, cats’ tails and cheese 

mice munchies. 

Jennifer says children identify 

with Curly Cat’s impetuous 

behaviour —and the predictable 

consequences. 

‘‘They love his adventurous 

spirit and the fact he never gives 

up on his dreams. We all need 

encouragementtobe 

adventurous and take risks, even 

when it can mean failing the first 

time.’’ Curly Cat the Acrobat and 

its prequel Curly Cat are 

available at Emma’s of Oxford, 

North Canterbury Books, Wee 

Kiwis and at 

talesfromthefarmpublications. 

com. 

By DAVID HILL, 


Pay rises have been confirmed 

for two North Canterbury 

mayors. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon has received afour 

percent pay jump from 

$158,057 to $164,728, while 

HurunuiMayor Marie Black’s 

new pay payment is $128,965. 

The Waimakariri and 

Hurunuidistrict councils 

confirmed new remuneration 

packages for their mayors and 

councillors for the year to June 

2026, at council meetings on 

Tuesday, November 4. 

The new mayoral pay rates 

were set by the Remuneration 

Authority, following areview of 

how it determines local 

government remuneration. 

It considers population, 

economic growth and the 

geographic area of the district 

when setting the remuneration 

pool for the deputy mayor and 

councillors' salaries. 

Aremuneration pool of 

$730,505 was set for 

Waimakariri’s councillors and 

$340,991 for Hurunui’s 

councillors. 

New Waimakariri Deputy 

Mayor Philip Redmond will 

receive $91,271, a22% pay jump 

from former Deputy Mayor 

Neville Atkinson’s salary of 

$74,674. 

His fellow councillors will 

also receive a22percent pay 

rise from $58,110 to $71,026. All 

nine councillors will receive 

the sameamount as they all 

have committee chair and 

portfolio responsibilities. 

New Hurunui Deputy Mayor 

Fiona Harris will receive 

$42,204, while two councillors 

who have extra duties chairing 

committees will receive 

$37,888. 

The remaining seven 

Hurunui councillors will 

receive $31,573. 

There was lengthy discussion 

on whether the Hurunui 

District Council should include 

childcare and home security 

allowances in its remuneration 

policy. 

Avote on whether to 

introduce achildcare 

allowance was narrowly 

defeated in July. 

Council chief executive 

HamishDobbie said staff were 

not provided with achildcare 

or security allowance. 

But councillor Dave Hislop 

said staff were paid a 

commercial rate, so it was not a 

fair comparison. 

‘‘Councillors aren’t doing it at 

acommercial rate and it’s not 

at an affordable rate for 

someone younger with kids and 

is working.’’ 

But he acknowledged it was a 

cost to ratepayers. 

Cr Tom Davies said the 

council needed to do more to 

encourage younger people to 

stand. 

Cr Robbie Bruerton said he 

could not support asecurity 

allowance for councillors when 

council staff were also 

receiving abuse. 

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KAIKŌURA VIEWS 

MAYOR CRAIGR 

MACKLE 

Weather impacted 

Kaikourahugely 

What an induction to anew term! 

The October weather events have 

had ahuge impact on many inour 

community. 

While homes may be gone and 

irreplaceable treasures lost, having 

no one injured and no loss of life as an 

outcome is astandout. 

Talking with members of the fire 

crew, Iheard that most had never 

seen anything like this with afire. 

The wind speed, temperatures and 

velocity it entailed was 

unprecedented. 

All the FENZ crew did an 

incredible job, and we can’t thank 

them enough. 

While the weatherisnow settled 

and the fires are out, we know the 

impacts are still going strong. 

Iwant to remind the community 

about the Mayoral Relief fund we 

have started for people impacted. 

One hundred percent of thisfund 

will go to people who suffered losses. 

Our welfare team are available for 

you or anyone you know who needs 

any support. 

Don’t be shy to reach out. I 

acknowledge the longterm impact 

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about our Welfare Support and the 

Mayoral Relief Fund. 

They will put you onto the right staff 

member. 

Ialso want to thank those that have 

donated toward the fund. 

Ifyou want to contribute, the bank 

account details are 

0208560011698008, Kaikoura 

District Council. Every bit helps. 

Amidst the chaos of weather events, 

it was nice forsome to have abit of 

normalitywith aday at the races. 

Itwas agreat event this year and 

the 100th anniversary with world 

drivers on our soil. It was pretty 

special. 

The busy summer season is just 

around the corner so take care of 

yourselves and each other. 

Our new council has now been 

sworn in. We have agreat team 

dynamicand there is plenty aheadto 

achieve together. 

I’m looking forward to the next 

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Around the electorate with 

 

Shows arich heritage 

One measure of the health and happiness 

of the rural sector that youwon’t find in 

any official statistical analysis is the 

presentation of the annual A&PShow. 

Acelebration of rural community life, 

these events that are rooted in Scottish 

Highlands tradition have arich heritage 

in New Zealand, with the first being held 

in the Bay of Islands in 1842. 

In the South Island, the first A&PShow 

was held on the banks of the Rangitātā 

River in 1859 with the A&PSociety 

founded thereafter in 1863. 

These farming family and volunteerrun 

events are vital, attracting thousands, 

celebrating heritage and community, 

while showcasing rural innovation and 

creativity. 

They unite the rural sector, enhance 

social connections and offer direct and 

indirect economic benefits, boosting 

accommodation, retail, and hospitality. 

Importantly though, today’s A&P 

Shows increasingly bridge agap between 

city and country bringing together people 

from all walks of life. 

The intergenerational involvement of 

families as participants and audience is a 

rare combination when compared with 

many other events in New Zealand and 

let’s not forget the interactivity to rival 

even the best museum exhibit. 

In Budget 2025, our Government 

proudly supported A&PShows with 

funding in recognition of the essential 

role they play in our regional economies. 

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Today, across the Kaikōura electorate, 

there are nine annual A&PShows held in 

Amberley, Amuri, Cheviot, Flaxbourne, 

Hawarden, Marlborough, Kaikōura, Rai 

Valley, and Waiau. 

The recent Amberley and Marlborough 

Shows were well attended. 

Attendees could peruse hundreds of 

tradesites, attend seminars, watch 

traditional competitions featuring various 

farm animals and crops, see working 

displays of vintage and modern 

machinery, and get involved in legendary 

events such as the Hoof to Hot Plate in 

Amberley or Best Pet Fancy Dress 

competition in Marlborough. 

And then there is the Pig Class, whose 

winners are selected on criteria including 

the size of their testicles making it one of 

my most interesting and entertaining 

judging moments as an MP of 11 years! 

Many of our farmers and growers also 

attend The Royal A&P Show of New 

Zealand,held in Christchurch since 1925. 

With over $100,000 in prize money, over 

400 tradesites and over 5000 events, it is 

an event not to be missed. 

A&PShows are quintessentially Kiwi 

and we owe agreat deal of thanks to 

thousands of volunteers and families who 

have kept the tradition alive through thick 

and thin for more than 150 years in some 

cases. 

Mark your diaries for February and 

March 2026 for upcoming Shows in our 

electorate. 

Nth Canty mayorsopen to fireworks ban 

ByDAVID HILL, 


North Canterbury’s mayors areopen to a 

fireworks ban. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said they 

would support aban on fireworks sales, 

while Kaikōura’s Craig Mackle believes 

aban is ‘‘inevitable’’. 

The mayors were responding to calls 

by New Zealand First leader Winston 

Peters for aban on the sale, 

manufacture and importation of 

fireworks for private use. 

Mr Peters said the misuse of fireworks 

wreaks havoc on pets, emergency 

services and the environment. 

Aprivate member’s bill is set to be 

entered into the ballot by New Zealand 

First MP Jenny Marcroft. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

wrote the Government in 2019 calling for 

legislation to ban the private sale and 

useoffireworks. 

It followed councillors calling for a 

bylaw to ban fireworks sales. 

‘‘I haven’t spoken to council since the 

private members bill was announced, 

but it was something we looked at some 

yearsago,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘We wrote to the Government, but we 

were told there wasn’t an appetite for it 

at the time. But Ithink things have 

moved on.’’ 

Mr Gordon said he enjoyed public 

displays of fireworks, but the misuse of 

fireworks was causing too many issues. 

Mrs Black said November is not the 

best time for letting off fireworks. 

‘‘I have never been big on GuyFawkes 

and I’m not keen on individual sales of 

backyard fireworks. 

‘‘It causes too many issues. It 

comprises animals, it leads to fire risk 

and kids have been burnt.’’ 

She supported having public displays, 

noting the Waipara Fireworks 

Extravaganza and the Waiau Fireworks 

were popular events and were 

supported by the local fire brigades. 

Mr Mackle said he enjoyed public 

displays, but he believes aban on 

fireworks sales is ‘‘inevitable’’ due to 

the misuse of fireworks by some 

individuals. 

‘‘It will be just another thing that gets 

taken off us due to fools. 

‘‘I don’t like things being taken away 

that we’ve grown up with, but people 

need to feel comfortable and safe.’’ 

Mr Mackle said he believed alcohol 

was the underlying issue. 

‘‘People jump up and down about 

fireworks, but how many of those 

accidents are related alcohol?’’ 

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Business as usual 

By DAVIDHILL, 


North Canterbury residents can expect 

business as usual for water service 

delivery as their councils establish new 

water entities. 

The Kaikōura and Hurunui district 

councils say users of council water 

services won’t notice any difference, as 

the two councils continue working 

together to establish ajoint water 

services council controlled organisation 

(CCO). 

Meanwhile, the WaimakaririDistrict 

Council has approved its governance 

processes for its new inhousewater 

services entity. 

‘‘The first thing to note is there won’t 

be any noticeable change to your water 

services until July 1, 2026, when anew 

organisation 100 percent owned by both 

councils will take over,’’ Kaikōura 

District Council chief executiveWill 

Doughty said. 

‘‘This organisation will then be wholly 

responsible for the ongoing management 

and delivery of safe drinking water and 

handling of your wastewater and 

stormwater.’’ 

The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils 

agreed to form ajoint CCO earlier this 

year, after considering different options 

alongside the Waimakariri District 

Council. 

Hurunui District Council chief 

executive Hamish Dobbie said the new 

CCO will have its own governance 

structure and will operate 

independently from the two councils 

from July next year. 

Ajoint council oversight group will be 

established before Christmas to ensure 

the implementation process runs 

smoothly, he said. 

This will include developing a 

constitution for the new organisation 

and establishing agovernance 

framework. 

‘‘Therehas been heavy investment in 

water services from both councils in the 

last10years,’’ Mr Dobbie said. 

‘‘So, when those resources are 

transferred over to the new organisation 

on July 1, 2026, you can rest assured 

those assets will be in great shape and 

safe in the CCOs hands.’’ 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said 

water services reports be presented in a 

separate section in council agendas, 

with the full council providing 

governance. 

Under the Local Government (Water 

Services) Act 2024, CCO boards must 

compriseindependent members, with 

elected members and staffunable to be 

appointed. 

The Kaikōura and Hurunui councils 

anticipate an 81% rise in water costs 

from $1520 this year to $2746 in 2034, 

which ranks them midtable compared 

to other councils around the country. 

In contrast, Waimakariri’s average 

water costs are expected to rise 34% 

from $1738 to $2268 in 2034, making it 

one of the lowest. 

The three councils plan to continue 

collaborating, with the Hurunui council 

supplying water to households in the 

Ashley and Loburn areas, while 

Waimakaririoffers design and IT 

services to the Hurunui and Kaikōura 

councils’ water units when needed. 



Half-sized courtadds to fun 

Slam dunking is an option for basketball 

enthusiasts in Amberley this summer, 

thanks to abasketball half courtwhich 

has opened at Amberley Domain. 

Kimberley Spencer from Hurunui 

District Council’s Youth Team says ‘‘it’s 

awesome’’ to see the ahalf courtcome to 

life, providing aspace for Hurunui 

District’syouth to connect, be active, and 

spend time together. 

It also adds to the Domain’s adjacent 

playground and skating area, she says. 

‘‘Having something like this right here 

in the heart of the community makes a 

real difference for our young people, she 

says. 

Agrant received from The Lion's 

Foundation for $6000 paid for the 

backboard, hoop and stand, while 

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funding the remainder of the project was 

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The total cost was $26,356. 

Jo Hassall, Chair of the South Ward 

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the ratepayer acent. It is 90 percent 

funded by Development Contributions 

and the remaining 10% being generously 

covered by The Lions Foundation. 

As akeen basketball player when she 

was younger and with children who 

enjoyed the benefits of abasketball hoop 

at home, Ms Hassallhas also seen value 

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Support forrescue chopper recognised 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

Tony and Kerin Brand have quietly 

supported the Westpac Rescue 

Helicopters for decades. 

Their generosity stretchesback more 

than 20 years. 

‘‘By supporting the Westpac Rescue 

Helicopters, we know were supporting 

something that is definitely going to help 

someone,’’ Tony says. 

Tony and Kerin run Brand Logging Ltd, 

alogging contractor based at the bottom of 

Ashley Forest, Brand Mechanical,and 

Brand Mowers and Chainsaws in 

Rangiora. 

They first donated to the Canterbury 

West Coast Air Rescue Trust in 1999 and 

have committed thousands in support 

since then as part of the Trusts Rural 

Support Crew. 

‘‘We live in the country, and all our staff 

live in the country. 

‘‘Noone is close to medicalcare, so our 

people really rely on the rescue 

helicopter,’’ Tony says. 

The Rural Support Crew is acommunity 

of businesses and individuals who lend 

their support and generosity to the rescue 

helicopter service. 

Tony and Kerin were recently 

presented with aframed certificate to 

recognise their longstandingsupport of 

the service and the Canterbury West Coast 

Air Rescue Trust. Canterbury West Coast 

Air Rescue Trust CEO Christine Prince 

says community support is the lifeblood of 

the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service. 

Brand Logging is ashining example of 

the incredible businesses and individuals 

throughout North Canterburywho help 

keep the Westpac Rescue Helicopters 

flying. 

‘‘We’re deeply grateful to Brand Logging 

and all our Rural Support Crew members 

for their unwavering generosity and 

support. 

Recognised for support ... Tony and Kerin Brand with Kathryn Marshall (left) from the 

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust. 

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‘‘Its partnerships like this that truly 

make alasting impact,’’ Christine says. 

Between January and September this 

year the rescue helicopter has been on 67 

missions to the North Canterburyregion. 

Those mission numbers are only set to 

increase with the transformation of the 

rescue helicopter service currently under 

way, known as MISSION 2026. 

Through its MISSION 2026 campaign, 

the CanterburyWest Coast Air Rescue 

Trust has bought four H145 rescue 

helicopters. 

The first has arrived in Christchurch 

with two more due to arrive this month. 

The Trust is now on the final push to get 

these helicopters in the air, aiming to raise 

afurther $600,000 as quickly as possible. 

‘‘This is more than an investment in 

helicopters; its an investment in saving 

lives. We’re asking our community to join 

us in this critical final push,’’ Christine 

says. 

The CanterburyWest Coast Air Rescue 

Trust has invested in the development of 

IFR routes and supported the building of 

helipads in Kaikōura, Cheviot and 

Hanmer Springs. The Kaikōura and 

Cheviot helipads are operational, with the 

Hanmer Springs community fundraising 

for ahelipad in theirtown. 

The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and 

Spa is right behind the fundraisingefforts, 

holding aNight for Flight on November 28, 

with proceeds going towards the Westpac 

Rescue Helicopter. 

‘‘Its an exciting time for the rescue 

helicopter service and an exciting time for 

North Canterbury as the region is stepping 

up to provide even more support to this 

lifesaving service. ‘‘We are deeply 

grateful to all those in North Canterbury 

who are helping us realise our vision to 

save more lives,more often,’’ Christine 

says. 

Tony Brand understands the value of 

the rescue helicopter service. He recalls 

car accidents where the skill and speed of 

the rescue helicopter was required and 

clearly remembers the day the rescue 

helicopter crew helped save the life of one 

of his staff, by getting him off the hill and 

to hospital promptly. 

‘‘We were in the forestupthe Rakaia 

Gorge on the side of asteep hill when the 

accident happened. 

‘‘We set off the personal locator beacon 

we carry with us.The rescuehelicopter 

arrived quickly, winched him out, and got 

him to the hospital. 

‘‘The sound of the helicopter arriving 

was avery good moment.’’ 

Tony’s son, Adam, was also picked up by 

the rescue helicopter. He was working at 

Balmoral Forest, near Culverden, when 

he fell off the machine as he was climbing 

down. 

‘‘The boys found him lying there, 

unconscious.Adam woke up, but it was 

decided by the St John’s team that he 

needed to get to hospital.’’ 

Adam still works in the family business, 

as does Tony and Kerin’s other two 

children and their soninlaw. 

‘‘Its areal family business and we are 

proud to donate to the Westpac Rescue 

Helicopters. 

‘‘You know when you see it flying 

overhead that someone is goingtobe 

really pleased to see it. Its good to know 

our support is helpingkeep it in the air.’’ 

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Excitement is building ahead of the 

opening anew whare at Hanmer 

Springs’ Soldiers’ Block. 

Te Rūnanga oKaikōura chairperson 

Hariata Kahu says the new whareiti, 

which will be unveiled on Saturday, 

November 29, will celebrate the 

connection of Ngāti Kurī to Hanmer 

Springs and the former Queen Mary 

Hospital. 

‘‘It’s been an aspiration for us for a 

long time, so we are quite excited. 

‘‘When it was the rehabilitation 

centre we had avery close 

relationship with the hospital and 

month about they (patients) would 

come over to Kaikōura for aweekend 

on the Marae and cultural 

experiences.’’ 

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name of the Taha Māori programme at 

Hanmer Springs. 

Awhareiti is like awharenui, but it 

has adifferent purpose. 

It will be used for conferences and 

wānanga —education and gatherings, 

Ms Kahu said. 

The Rūnanga received a$100,000 

grant from the Rātā Foundation to pay 

for the fitout and some cultural 

artworks to display on the wall, and 

has been working closely with the 

Queen Mary Historic Reserve 

Charitable Trust Hanmer Springs. 

The Soldiers’ Block was the first 

buildingatQueen Mary Hospital and 

opened in 1916 to rehabilitate soldiers 

returning from World War 1, and was 

later used as adrug and alcohol 

treatment facility. 

Māori had acultural connection long 

before European settlement, with 

people travelling from all over Te Wai 

Pounamu /South Island to experience 

the hot springs, long valued for healing 

qualities. 

‘‘We even have astory of how the 

healing waters came to be, whichwill 

be recited on one of the carvings in the 

whare,’’ Ms Kahu said. 

The official opening will begin with 

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throughoutthe morning. 

Both Hurunui Mayor Marie Black 

and Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle 

have been invited to attend. 

The unveiling follows the official 

opening of the refurbished Soldiers’ 

Block on Anzac Day. 

Long term, the community plans to 

turn the Soldiers’Blockinto an 

interactive museum, bringing the 

stories of the soldiers backtolife. 

The Queen Mary Historic Reserve 

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NEWS 


Hurunui wellness 

survey launched 

After atumultuous few 

weeks of adverse weather, 

proposed police reviews and 

localbody elections, a 

survey has been launched to 

find out more about the 

wants and needs of Hurunui 

residents. 

The survey, the first of its 

kind outside of council’s 

Long Term Plan, is aimedat 

building adeeper 

understandingofwellbeing 

in the community. 

Council Community 

Partnerships manager, 

Rhea Duffy,says gathering 

meaningful and robust data, 

through key areas such as 

safety, connection, 

accessibility to services, 

opportunities for growth, 

financial stability and 

overall wellness, can 

identify gaps and 

proactively address 

community needs. 

One community member 

who will benefit from the 

results is Nathan Wilson,the 

SubArea Supervisorfor 

Hurunui with the New 

Zealand Police. 

Nathan has been with the 

Police for 15 years and is 

now secondedtothe 

Hurunui District until 

February. 

Nathan has workedon 

Public Safety Teams in 

Timaru, Christchurch and 

Rangiora, and recently with 

Youth Aid and Family Harm 

groups in rural Canterbury. 

‘‘It is valuable for Police to 

know the needs of our 

communities as the 

population base changes, 

and the Hurunui area is 

changing. The survey results 

can help us to get staff to 

patrol in areas where 

people may not feel quite so 

safe. 

‘‘It also allows us to be 

aware of the more 

vulnerable members of our 

community, for things like 

the recent weather events. 

We want our communities to 

be safe.’’ 

Hurunui Mayor, Marie 

Black, who chairs the 

Together Hurunui steering 

group says the more people 

in Hurunui who complete 

this survey, the better 

picture it will build about 

what is working well to 

support wellbeing in the 

community, and what needs 

improved. 

‘‘This survey will help 

Together Hurunui and 

Hurunui District Council 

advocate on your behalf for 

the things that matter locally 

and prioritise initiatives 

that can help make a 

Stronger Hurunui.’ The 

survey, which is open to all 

agegroups can be 

completed inperson at 

libraries and council service 

centres, and online, is open 

until Sunday, December 7. 

Sharpeningher focus 

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The subtle sign of afidgeting bird 

abouttopoop is all photographer 

Robyn Young needs to sharpen her 

focus and prepare to capture any 

movement in the brief seconds that 

follow. 

‘‘Some of the smaller birds can 

move so fast, so you have to look 

out for those subtle signs and what 

usually happens is right after they 

poop —they move so Ican catch 

them in flight,’’ she says. 

From her deck overlooking the 

wetlands bordering the eastern 

side of Pegasus township, Robyn 

can see and photograph many 

common and sometimes rare birds 

enjoying what’s on offer there. 

‘‘I’ve photographed rare Kotuku 

White Herons, Spoonbills, White 

face Herons, Pied Stilts, many 

varieties of ducks and even some 

Terns which arenew visitors this 

year. There have also been 

Welcome Swallows, Starlings, 

Black Bills, and Red Polls, which I 

understand are very rare here, as 

they were feasting on the mini 

Toitoi in the wetlands near my 

deck.’’ 

But bird shotsare not Robyn’s 

only passion. 

An early riser, she often 

manages to capture stunning 

sunrise landscapes from various 

parts of the township. 

‘‘I’m not afairweather 

photographer. Ilove shooting 

when it's cloudy, wet or misty, 

thereare always great dramashots 

to capture then.’’ 

She postsher bird and scenic 

photos on various Facebook sites 

to share her love of photography 

and Pegasus, attracting many 

My happy place ... Pegasus photographer Robyn Young watching the bird 

life over the Pegasus wetlands. 


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‘‘One of my bird shots attracted 

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Acouple of years ago, she took 

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she thought ‘‘I could do that.’’ 

The retired medical industry 

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‘‘It’s always alottery if and when 

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because Iknow Iamsharing them 

with everybody and promoting 

Pegasus as well.’’ 

Using her cellphone camera, 

and DSLR camera, Robyn has 

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and people she has photographed 

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John Bertrand Collectables 

Are Buying in North Canterbury 

and Christchurch Next Week 

Once again, the gold and collectables buyers from 

Wellington company John Bertrand Collectables are 

visiting North Canterbury and Christchurch next week. 

Mr Tony Grant from the company says, “If you are 

downsizing or wanting to dispose of things because 

they nolonger serve any purpose to you oryour family 

bring them in”. “Next week will beagreat opportunity 

to have any items you want to sell assessed by our 

buyers” said MrGrant. Particularly wanted are Gold 

and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as 

Coins, Banknotes, War Medals, 

Old Wind-up Watches and 

other interesting Small 

Collectables. 

“We are keen buyers, 

especially of the items in the 

list below” said Mr Grant. 

“Nothing is too small for our 

consideration. We are just as 

happy buying 1item as we are 

buying 1,000 items” he said. 

The buyers will be in North 

Canterbury and Christchurch 

next week. (see details below). 

As Tony Grant points out “If 

you are in doubt about any 

items you may wish to sell, 

bring them along for an instant 

appraisal.” 

Mr Anthony (Tony) 

W. Grant 

Fellow ofthe Royal Numismatic 

Society ofNew Zealand Incorporated 

Director and Buyer 

John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd 

Author of the John Bertrand 

NZ Coin &Banknote Catalogue 

Gold &Silver 

At Historically 

High Prices 

D uring these 

uncertain times 

we have seen asharp 

increase in the price of 

precious metals. The gold price in New 

Zealand is at near record levels so gather 

up all your unwanted items and take 

them along to the buyers. Tony Grant says 

“We can buy gold items in all forms, 

including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, 

Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the 

like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually 

anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need 

all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea 

Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” hesaid. 

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes 

arly New Zealand Banknotes dated 

Ebefore 1932 are currently fetching 

big money! This is according to Mr Tony 

Grant, author of the John Bertrand New 

Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue. 

Mr Grant is in North Canterbury and 

Christchurch next week on abuying trip 

for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and 

would bevery keen to see any of these 

issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any 

undamaged TenShilling or One Pound 

T 

Interesting Small 

Collectables Wanted 

he buyers from John Bertrand 

(Collectables) Ltd, visiting North 

Canterbury and Christchurch next week, 

are happy tolook at any interesting items, 

for example vintagepocket andwristwatches 

such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling 

and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 

1920’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific 

artefacts,old fountainpens and other small 

antique or historical items. 

“If you have something unusual which 

you would like to sell, please bring it 

into one of our venues, wewould like the 

chance to at least have alook at it” said 

Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We 

will consider anything which may be of 

interest to acollector” hesaid. 

banknote from a New Zealand trading 

bank dated 1932 or before. 

Denominations of five pounds and higher 

would be worth from $700. “Any banknote 

dated prior to 1900 would be worth atleast 

$1000” said Mr Grant. 

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank 

of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, 

especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas 

banknotes are also wanted, especially 

early Pacific Island issues. 

C 

D 

Collectors Need WarMedals 

Old Coins CanToss UpaRarity 

ADVERTISEMENT 

urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big 

demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all 

warsright through from theNew ZealandLandWars andthe 

Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later 

Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and 

Women first served overseas in the Boer WarinSouth Africa 

around 1900 andthe war medals awarded for this service are 

needed by thebuyers,asare anyother Medals from early New 

Zealandand theNew ZealandWars. 

General service medals from both the First and Second 

World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined 

these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group 

of medals has any special award for bravery such as the 

Military Medal, Military orFlying Cross or other medals for 

Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service,these can add 

great value toagroup” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John 

Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd.“Many families have old medals, 

some dating back to early Imperial days,that they arenot sure 

what to do with. These arebetteroff in the hands of collectors 

whowill look after them. We will be happytolookatany war 

medals whatsoever,just bringthem in to venues”hesaid. 

oyou have abunch ofold coins sitting around in your 

drawers and cupboards? You just never know what 

rarities may be lurking there. The advice from Tony Grant 

from John Bertrand (Collectables) Limited is to “bringthem 

in and let us havealook”. “Noneed to sortanything out just 

bring them in ‘asis’ and please don’tclean them! We can go 

through coin accumulations and collections fairly quickly” 

he said. The buyers are particularly keen to buy pre 1946 

New Zealand Silver Coins and World Silver Coins. “In any 

event we willbuy AllCoins,” said Mr Grant. 

OLD GOLD 

• Unwanted Jewellery or Broken Rings 

• Gold Chains 

• Gold Watch Cases 

• Alluvial (River) Gold 

• Dental Gold 

• Gold Coins 

• Gold Racing & Trophy Cups 

COINS 

• All Gold & Silver Coins 

• Gold Sovereigns 

• Gold Half Sovereigns 

• NZ Silver Coins 1946 & Before 

• Also wanted NZ & World Coins after 1946 

• Australian Silver Coins to 1963 

• English Silver Coins to 1946 

• NZ 1935 “Waitangi Crown” 

• USA Coins up to 1964 

• Old Collections & Accumulations of World Coins 

• Modern Collector’s Coins & Sets 

• NZ Reserve Bank Sets 

*No Pennies or Halfpennies Please* 

BANKNOTES 

• NZ & Australian “Trading Bank” Notes pre 1932 

(e.g. Bank of New South Wales, Bank of NZ etc) 

• Reserve Bank of NZ Pre-Decimal Notes 

• Any £20, £50 or £100 Notes 

• Hong Kong & Malayan Banknotes 

• Australian Pre Decimal Notes 

• Australian “Star” Notes 

• Early Fijian and Samoan Banknotes 

• NZ Traders Promissary Notes (1840s) 

• NZ Government Debentures 

• NZ Banknotes overprinted for 

use in Fiji, Cook Islands etc 

• Postal Notes 

• All other World Banknotes 

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JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES)ARE BUYING NOW!! 

GOLD &SILVER 

• Racing Cups 

• A&P Show Cups 

• Sports Cups 

• Presentation Keys & Trowels 

• Show Pieces 

• Sterling Silver Tea Sets 

• Sterling Silver Cutlery 

• Scrap Gold & Silver 

*No EPNS or Silver Plated items Please* 

WRIST &POCKET WATCHES 

• Gold & Silver Pocket Watches 

• Any Rolex Watches 

• Omega Gents Watches 

• Any Breitling, Jaegar Le Coultre, Vacheron & 

Constantin, Patek Philippe, or IWC Watches 

• Moon Phase Watches 

• Chiming or Alarm Watches (Pocket or Wrist) 

• Military Watches 

• Divers Watches 

• All other pre 1950s wind up watches 

(parts value only) 

*No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please* 

TOKENS 

• NZ & Australian “Tradesmen’s” Tokens 

• NZ Transportation Tokens 

• Railway Passes 

• Tram Tokens (not Dunedin Tramways) 

• Presbyterian Church Communion Tokens 

• Bread Tokens 

• Theatre, Cafe, Discount Tokens etc 

• Any other tokens relating to early New Zealand 

COLLECTABLES 

• Albums & Accumulations of Pre 1920s Postcards (used 

or unused) 

• Old Fountain Pens 

• Small Chinese and Japanese Antiques 

• Maori & Pacific Artefacts 

No item too small for our 

consideration 

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Hidden treasure ... Awrybill/ngutu pare nest along the Ashley 

Rakahuri River, near Rangiora. 


4WDvehicle 

destroys nest 


A4WD vehicle has destroyeda 

wrybill/ngutu pare nest and 

eggs at abreeding site along the 

AshleyRakahuri River, near 

Rangiora. 

The same vehicle has 

narrowly missed destroying 

another wrybill/ngutu pare nest 

nearby, and has driven through 

an area where chicks were 

seen afew days earlier but 

have not been seen since. 

It is the latest incident among 

many where arelatively small 

number of 4WD vehicle drivers, 

motorcycle riders and quad 

bike riders persist in driving 

along the river putting the birds 

nesting there at risk. 

This is despite many 

Department of Conservation 

signs cautioning them against 

driving in the riverbed. 

Riverbed access is restricted 

along braided rivers during the 

breeding season, from 

September 1toFebruary 30, 

and anyone who disturbs or 

kills these nesting birds could 

be fined $100,000 and/or two 

years in prison under the 

Wildlife Act. 

However the behaviour is a 

common problem, the Ashley 

Rakahuri Rivercare Group, 

guardiansofthe river and its 

endangeredbirds, encounter 

every breeding season. 

ARRG’s operations manager 

Grant Davey says nests of most 

of the braided river bird 

species are ‘‘next to impossible 

to see’’, as eggs are nestled 

among stones and look like 

stones, so it is imperative that 

human river users abidebythe 

rules to protect these birds, 

particularlyduring their 

breeding season. 

The Department of 

Conservation’s (DOC) 

operations manager, Leeann 

Ellisisalso asking the public to 

help protect ‘‘these special 

birds by avoiding disturbing 

nesting birds and driving on 

riverbeds during the nesting 

season and keeping dogs on a 

leash’’. 

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protecting New Zealand’s 

native wildlife and biodiversity 

and says the public can help by 

anonymouslyreporting any 

suspiciousactivity to its 

24hour emergency hotline 

(0800 362 468) immediately. The 

organisation has anationwide 

network of specially trained 

officers who are warranted 

underthe ConservationAct 

1987 to monitor, promote and 

enforce compliancewith the 

rulesand enforcement action 

will be takenifthose rules are 

broken. 

Five artists exhibition 


Five artists have contributed a 

varietyofwork for Oxford Gallery’s 

latest exhibition, PopUp Studio 

2025: KOHA 

The artists CharlotteMcCone, 

Jacqueline Morren, Mandy 

Palmer, Pat White and Ange Wyllie 

worked in the gallery for five 

weeks, transforming the empty 

space into adynamic studio and 

exhibition. 

During theirresidency, artists 

tested ideas, madenew work, and 

explored individual practices. 

Withsupport from mentors and 

leaders in the Waimakariri arts 

community, the group has 

developed abody of new workand 

cocurated KOHA, which they are 

proudtoshare with the public. 

During the formal opening of the 

exhibition last Saturday, gallery 

trustee Nicola Nolet said it was a 

‘‘privilege to celebrate the 

incredible talent and dedication of 

these five local artists who have 

worked at the gallery for five 

weeks, each with their own unique 

story, medium and journey’’. 

She thanked the artists fortheir 

‘‘dedication, vision and willingness 

to share apiece of yourselves with 

us. You inspire us to think deeper, 

feel more and appreciatethe world 

through your eyes’’. 

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the artists, said it had been a 

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Garden and Craft Rambler 

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New work on show ... Oxford Gallery trustee Nicola Nolet speaking at the 

gallery during the opening ofthe PopUp Studio 2025: KOHA exhibitionon 

Saturday last week. 


studio for the last five weeks’’. 

‘‘Each week we have been 

supported by the community here 

at the gallery, with many regularly 

popping in to see our progress and 

offer advice where needed. 

‘‘We have had different mentors 

coming in to speak with us on 

different topics. Some of these 

have been group sessions, while 

others have been more onetoone 

Garden and Craft Rambler on 

November 20 from 10am to 4pm at 

the Loburn Domain. There will be 

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Clay, Rangiora. 

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focused.’’ 

All of the artists were grateful to 

have their work on show in the 

gallery and for the support they 

had received creating it, Mandy 

said. 

‘‘We hope that everyone can 

appreciate our exhibition KOHA, 

and this wonderful gallery. ‘‘ 

PopUpStudio 2025: KOHA 

closes on November 23. 

for afamily of four. To find out 

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Trinity Church garage sale 

Acommunity garage sale will be 

held at the Trinity Methodist 

Church at 178 King Street, 

Rangiora on Saturday, November 

15. Devonshire teas, crafts, plants, 

james and preserves. Stall spaces 

are available at $15 inside and $10 

outside. For more information 

please phone Ruth 021 09064198. 

Coastguard’s Bar Awareness 

Roadshow 

In partnership with the New 

Zealand Sport Fishing Council, 

Coastguard NZ will hold a 

Waimakariri Crossing the Bar 

seminar on Saturday, December 

6, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the 

Coastguard NC rooms in Kaiapoi. 

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Surf lifesaving bouyed by increased funding 

By DAVID HILL, 


Lifeguards will have more of apresence 

on North Canterbury beaches this 

summer. 

The WaimakaririDistrict Council has 

boosted its funding to Surf Life Saving 

New Zealand by $41,502 to $120,690, 

which will see lifeguards patrolling the 

beaches for 110 days this season up 

from 99 days last year. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said 

it was an important investment for the 

council. 

‘‘This funding is acommitment to 

community wellbeing. We’ve listened to 

the community and acted. 

‘‘More patrol hours mean fewer risks 

and faster responses if and when 

incidents occur.’’ 

Last summer, 131 lifeguards spend 

more than 5700 hours patrolling 

Waimakariri beaches, with many of 

those hours carried out by volunteers. 

The patrols help to prevent injuries 

and incidents, but as the coastline grows 

in popularity, so has the demand for a 

longer patrol season, Mr Gordon said. 

Paid patrols will be active at Woodend 

and Pegasus beaches from December 22 

to January 25 and the weekend of 

January 31 and February 1. 

At Waikuku Beach, paid patrols will 

operate from December 15 to February 

6, with volunteer patrols operating in 

weekends until March 15. 

The Woodend Beach Surf Life Saving 

Club has been providing volunteer 

patrols at Waikuku Beach since 

November 8. 

The WoodendSefton Community 

Boardadvocated for extra funding after 

receiving adeputation from alocal 

resident, who had monitored the 

numbers on the beach and in the water 

over the summer. 

Councillor and former community 

board chairperson Shona Powell said 

the investment makes sense. 

‘‘We know how much locals and 

visitors love the beaches, but no day at 

the beach should end in tragedy and 

that’s why extending the season is anobrainer. 

‘‘Partneringwith Surf Life Saving NZ 

means more families can enjoy great 

days atthe beach under the watchful 

eyes oflifeguards.’’ 

SurfLife Saving NZ southern region 

manager Stu Bryce said the partnership 

with the council is invaluable. 

‘‘Our charity plays acritical role in 

keeping Kiwis safe over summer. It’s 

great to see the council investing in the 

safety of their community. 

‘‘Throughout summer our team will be 

therekeeping awatchful eye on locals 

enjoying Waimakariri’s beaches.’’ 

While therehave been no major 

incidents reported on Waimakariri’s 

beaches in recent years, lifeguards kept 

an on swimmers and weather 

conditions,and were trained in first aid, 

On guard ... Surf Life Saving NZ lifesaving manager Helena Cook and Cr Shona Power at 

Waikuku Beach. 

PHOTO: WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL 

operating the radios and launching the 

rescue boats. 



Volunteers sought 

Brian ... Champion Rangiora Photographic Society image. 

PHOTO: WAYNE ALLOT 

Brian championimage 

Brian took out the champion image at 

the Rangiora Photographic Society’s 

Triptych competition. 

Taken by Wayne Allot, judge Sandra 

McCoy also awarded Brian,Bgrade 

honours and aBest in Bgrade. 

Results were: 

AGrade honours: Hedgehogs, Allan 

McGregor; Strange Goings On, Colleen 

Linnell; Whistle Stop, Colleen Linnell; 

Mallard with Ducklings, Robyn Young. 

BGrade honours: Food on the Kashgar 

Animal Market, Jurgen Suppan; Brian, 

Wayne Allott; AWhales Tail Going, 

Going, Gone, Arthur Linnell; The Diving 

Diva Up, Over and Under, Arthur 

Linnell. 

CGrade honours: Surfs up, Dave Hart; 

NotTonight Dear, Dave Hart; 

Best In Grade: A:Whistle Stop, Colleen 

Linnell; B: Brian, Wayne Allot; C: Not 

Tonight Dear,Dave Hart 


The AshleyRakahuri Rivercare Group 

is seekingvolunteers for its annual 

bird survey this Saturday, November 

15. 

ARRG secretary Bob Gumbrell says 

participants must be prepared for 

changeable weather in an environment 

with rough walking surfaces and water 

hazards, andwear suitable clothing 

andfootwear. 

They must alsobeover the age of 12 

CORRECTION 

and capable of walking unaided on a 

rough surface for at least four hours. 

All participants must also carry 

‘‘sufficient food and water’’ for the 

outing and be prepared to get wet feet 

and legs. 

They must also have good eyesight, 

Bob says and be able to distinguish 

between riverbedbird species. 

Anybody interested in taking part in 

this survey email Bob at 

secretaryarrg@gmail.com for more 

information. 

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Community gathering ... Caleb Green 

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North Canterbury Wellness Events 

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and relax at the Here for Hurunui event in 

Culverden. 


Post-windevent for rural folk 

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Oxmanreturns to 

Spark family farm 


Boyle Cup success ... Players who contributed to retaining the Boyle Cup were Nicky Matthews (left), Michelle 

Fletcher, Avril Harrison, Erin Mulholland, Judith Sowden, 

Judy McMillan, Jill Allan, Rose Cassidy. 


Prestigious cup retained 

Hawarden golf ladies have 

successfully staved off 

challenges from six teams in 

2025 to retain the prestigious 

Boyle Cup for the second year 

in arow. 

The team was successful 

against Everglades, Akaroa, 

McLeans Island, Templeton, 

Lincoln and Harewood. 

Prior to winning the trophy 

last year, the last time the 

Hawarden Club had its hands 

on the trophy was in 1933. 

The Boyle Cup was presented 

to the Christchurch Ladies Golf 

Club in 1914 and is a 

Canterbury interclub match 

challenge trophy. 

It is similar to the Ranfurly 

Shield of rugby. 

The holder has to host a 

minimumofsix challengesat 

its home club per year. 

Clubs from all of Canterbury 

are invited to challenge. 

Six clubs are drawn by ballot 

to play the holder of the cup. 

Each team has five players 

who play individual matches. 

The Hawarden Club only has 

asmall number of players to 

choose from to field ateam, 

whichwas not always the same, 

due to illness, travel and other 

commitments. 

‘‘We are incredibly proud to 

win this trophy with only afew 

ladies in our club,’’ a 

spokesperson says. 

‘‘There was always avery 

devoted team of caddies who 

helped us through our 

challenges. 

‘‘We enjoyed the camaraderie 

of our competitors and look 

forward to the challenges next 

year.’’ 

One of New Zealand’s most 

scenic and popular multisport 

events is returning to 

Oxford on November 30. 

The annual OxMan Multi 

Sport Challenge, held at the 

Spark family farm on South 

Eyre Road, near Oxford, 

‘‘captures everything that 

makes our region special, 

open countryside, mountain 

views, friendly people and a 

strong sense of community 

spirit’’, says the event 

director, John Newsom. 

‘‘The Oxman offers 

something for everyone, from 

seasonedtriathletes looking 

for aserious challenge, to 

families and newcomers 

keen to give the sport ago,’’ 

he says. 

The main event is the Half 

Irondistance Triathlon, a 

demanding course featuring 

a1.9km swim, 90km bike ride 

and a21km run. 

But for those individuals 

wanting ashorter or more 

social option there are shortcourse 

triathlons, duathlon 

and multisport options, as 

well as team options. 

‘‘One of the standout 

features of The OxMan is its 

relaxed, welcoming 

atmosphere,’’ Johns says. 

‘‘While the racing is 

competitive, the focus is 

firmly on participation and 

enjoyment. Many locals make 

Making asplash. .. The start 

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it afamily day out, cheering 

on friends, volunteering, or 

taking part themselves.’’ 

There are also options for 

juniors and children. 

‘‘It is afantastic way to 

inspire the next generation of 

North Canterbury 

triathletes,’’ John says. 

‘‘Whether you are chasing a 

personal best, looking for a 

team challenge, or simply 

wanting to experience the 

unique camaraderie of 

triathlon The Oxman is the 

perfect way to kick off your 

summer. 

Why pay double or triple 

the price for branded longdistance 

events when you can 

enjoy an affordable well run 

and communitydriven race 

right here in our own 

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Drivers and enthusiasts from 

across the country celebrated 

the 20th anniversary of the 

Hawkswood Sealed Sprint Hill 

Climb at Cheviot, with abevvy 

of classic, vintage, and modern 

sports cars competing in the 

twoday event. 

Held on aformer section of 

State Highway 1atHawkswood 

Road, about 20km north of 

Cheviot, the event first ran in 

2005 for the Country 

Gentlemen's Historic Racing & 

Sportscar Club as aoneday 

event. 

The event organisers 

expanded it to two days in 2006 

and opened it to Motorsport 

New Zealand competitors for 

the first time. 

For Tim Stace of Waiheke 

Island, it was achance for him 

to reacquaint himself with the 

family’s wellknown 1964 

Jaguar EType racing car. 

It had been raced by his late 

father, Jeremy Stace, afarmer 

from Kaikoura,for the past 43 

years in motorsports events all 

over the South Island. 

For the last three years, Tim 

has driven it at historic events. 

‘‘Dad was afounding member 

of the Hawkswood Sealed 

Sprint 20 years ago, and from 

our farm north of Kaikoura, he 

used to race all over the 

country. 

‘‘He bought the car in the 

mid70s and used it both as a 

family car and as arace car. I 

always remember mum (Jen) 

driving to Blenheim in it to pick 

up the groceries. 

‘‘Today Ihave the honour of 

driving it at the 20th 

anniversary of the event's 

founding, and it’s such aspecial 

feeling,’’ Tim says. 

The Jags next outing will be 

at the Skope Classic in 

February 2026. 

Joining him on the start line 

in the 38vehicle field on 

Sunday were drivers from 

North and South Canterbury 

and Christchurch. 

Don Gerrard of Rangiora 

drove his immaculate 1959 

Mistral race car in the sealed 

sprint. 

This sports car is arelatively 

wellknown classic English kit 

car that was built in sheds 

throughout the UK from 1956 

through to the 1960s. 

These stylish sports cars 

were also manufactured in New 

Zealand, initially in 

Christchurch (1957–’59) and 

then in Dunedin (1960–’64). 

Joining Don on the start line 

was Kaiapoi driver Kevin 

Stevenson, in his 1965 

Shadetree Special Mk 1. 

The 1498cc Hillmanpowered 

singleseater was originally 

built by Lyndsay Troon from 

Invercargill. 

It was rebuilt and refreshed 

by Cartel Works in Nelson. 

‘‘I had abit of agear selection 

issue onSunday at Hawkswood, 

but it will be all ready to race at 

the Wigram Trophy race next 

weekend,’’ says Kevin, who won 

the Banks Peninsula Vintage 

Car Club racing series 

2024/2025 with afirst in class 

and first overallinhis first full 

season racing the car. 

The Hawkswood event is a 

Clubsportadvanced sealed 

sprint, promoted by Ratec 

MotorsportInc. 

It is billed as adriver’s only 

chance to race onState 

Highway One in Canterbury. 

Saturday’s event is open to all 

MotorsportNew Zealand 

competitors,whileonSunday, 

participation in the event was 

by invitation from Country 

Gentlemen'sHistoric Racing & 

Sportscar Club and the Banks 

Peninsula Vintage Car Club. 

Hot conditions and arecent 

reseal made for tricky driving 

conditions,but on Saturday, 

Mark Higgins, driving a 

Mitsubishi Evo 8, recorded the 

fastest time ofthe day with a 

1:08.50 run up the tight, twisty 

hill climb. 

James Hopman, of 

Christchurch, recorded 

Sunday’s fastest time, driving a 

Porsche 993, completing his 

fastest time after three runs of 

1:12.12. 

Opps ... Kaiapoi driver Kevin 

Stevenson, in his 1965 Shadetree 

Special Mk 1, has amoment on his 

first run up the hill in the slippery 

conditions at one of the hairpin 

turns. 

Beautiful sight ... Rangiora driver Don Gerrard corners in his 1959 Mistral race car. He recorded his fastest 

time of 1:24.35 on his first run. 

Loving it ... Tim Stace corners in the family’s 1965 Jaguar EType. Hisfastest time of 1:17.34 was recorded 

on his second of three runs up the hill. 

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making an attractive view from 

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Planting for local conditions 

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16 MacDonalds Lane, Waikuku. 

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Rangiora 7Ivory Gardens 

Woodend 56 Paget Drive 

Your private garden retreat 

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Warm&welcoming in Woodend! 

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for both everyday living and entertaining. Year-round comfortisassuredwith doubleglazingand alog burner connected to a 

wetback system,offering both warmth andefficiency. Practicality complements the home's thoughtful design,featuring a 

double internalgarage and aconvenient mudroom,perfect for country living. Asubstantial three-bayshed providesample 

room for equipment, vehicles,orworkshop space, while theexpansivelawn area offersanidyllic settingfor outdoor activities 

and gatherings. Setamidst establishedshelter andopenruralviews, this exceptional property delivers thespace, privacy and 

lifestyle so often sought butseldomfound. Located within easy reach of AshleyVillage andnearbyRangiora, this property 

combines rural tranquillity with convenientaccess to local amenities. 

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Cannan Elvines 

M 027 399 3229 

E cannan.elvines@pb.co.nz 

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Waikuku 16 MacDonalds Lane 

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Multi generational living orhomeand income 

Set on over 5,400m2oflandscaped lawns andgardens, this architecturally designed 430m2estate offerstwo kitchens,two 

independentwings each with theirown office, laundry, master suite andlounge. Five double bedrooms, fivebathrooms and 

multiple indoor and outdoor living areas. Designed for flexibility, it's ideal as amultigenerational home, home andincome or 

aspacious family retreat, allwhilemaintainingprivacy, comfort andstyle. Inside,two expansive livingareas, eachwithalog 

burner, createwarm, invitingspaces for familygatherings or quietrelaxation.Eleven individually controlledair conditioning 

units deliver precise year round comfortwith WiFi, while European UPVCdouble glazedwindows anddoorswith tilt and-turn 

ventilation,tinted lowEglass, and superior insulationensure exceptional energy efficiency. Every bedroom opensdirectly to a 

verandaorpatio, enhancing the connection between home andnature. Energy efficient solar hot water and photovoltaic 

systemshelp minimise running costsand the large garage/workshopand multiple utilitysheds providesample space for 

hobbiesand storage.Comprehensive safetysystems includingwiredfire alarms. 

5 4 2 2 

For Sale Buyers $1,500,000+ 



Bev Wright AREINZ 

M 027 434 2486 E bev@pb.co.nz 

JohnDykhoff 

M 021 683 830 

E john.dykhoff@pb.co.nz 

Cheviot 257Waiau West Road 

NewListing 

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Prime dairy support and beef fattening farm 

Exceptionalopportunity to securethis beautifullyproportioned 76.5 ha (approx.) farm,expertly set up for dairysupport and 

beeffinishing operations. Property Highlights:This well-subdividedpropertyboasts excellentinfrastructure throughout, 

featuring qualitycattle yards andabundant shedding space. The farmis equippedwith alateral pivot irrigator, drawingwater 

from reliableon-farm well sources, ensuringoptimal pasture production year-round. There is alsothe addedbonus of 

consented grazing beside the Leamington Stream.Proven Performance: With atrack recordofconsistentlywintering over 500 

dairy cattle andrunning approximately 100beef cattle, this property demonstrates it's capability as ahigh-performing 

support block. The intelligently subdivided design provides easyaccess throughout, making stock managementefficientand 

straightforward. Comfortable Family Living: The four bedroom home features threebathrooms, cozy wood burner, and heat 

pump for year-round comfort.Enjoy thebeautifulnortherly outlook fromthis well-appointedresidence. 

4 3 2 

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday23rd December,2025 at 11.00am 


Web pb.co.nz/KKR216082 

Fraser Ibbotson 

M 021 574037 

Maurice Newell 

M 027 240 1718 

E fraser.ibbotson@pb.co.nz 

E mauricen@pb.co.nz 


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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 


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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 

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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 

27 Wilkin Road,Woodend 

3A2B1L1J 

FORSALE 

Cambridge Court, Rangiora 

This brand-newhome in the 

highly sought-afterRavenswood 

community offers modern 

comfort, practical living, and a 

10-year Master Build Guarantee 

forcomplete peace ofmind. This 

is your chance tobethe very 

first owner. 

ForSale 

$759,000 

View 

Sunday 

12:30pm -1:00pm 

PipMungwazi 

0272806258 

pip.mungwazi@raywhite.com 

Oswald Mungwazi 

0274740763 

oswald.mungwazi@raywhite.com 

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 

daph.orourke@raywhite.com 

Stuart Morris 

027422 6395 



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Clarkville 143 Neeves Road 

Stockfeed business andlifestyle land 

•Seton1.67hectares in Clarkville, this propertycombinesproductivity, privacy and lifestyle appeal. 

•The single-level, four-bedroom home offers comfort and quality,with multiple living spacesand adining area 

feauring sliding doors to apatio and lawn. Aself-containedunit with kitchenette and en-suite adds flexibility to 

thedesign. 

•With established shelter, fencing andfertile paddocks, the property is well-equippedfor productivity. Sheds and 

silosprovide forstorage,ahome business, or continuation of the well-regarded stockfeed operation. Offeredasa 

freeholdgoing concern,itpresents proven returns and asmooth transition for new owners. 

•Sheltered andprivateyet closetoKaiapoi, Rangiora and the city, it unites land, business andlifestyle. 

bayleys.co.nz/5528857 

5 2 3 2 

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior) 

1pm, Wed 10 Dec 2025 

251-253 High Street, Rangiora 


Mark Pringle 027 4333334 

mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 

Kate Mullins 027248 8456 

WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 

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Oxford 306 BurntHillRoad 

Ruralchic–Amodern take on lifestyleliving 

Setonafully fenced 4.0 hectare (approx)lifestyle block,this newly constructed pole shed stylehome blends 

modern comfortwithruralcharm and exciting potential for the future.Beautifullyfinishedwith ply lined interiors,it 

offersaspacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom layout, featuring on trend polished concrete floorsinthe kitchen 

and dining area,and softcarpeting in the living and bedroomfor warmth and comfort. The open plan living area 

includes alog burner for cosy winter nightsand large sliders opening to asunny patio –perfect for entertaining or 

relaxing in peaceful surroundings. Consented as asecondarydwelling, this property offers arareopportunity to 

build yourdream home in thefuture while keepingthe existing dwelling for guests, extended family, or potential 

income. 


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4pm, Thu4Dec 2025 


View 12-12.30pm Sat 15 Nov 

Grant Law 022 381 6743 grant.law@bayleys.co.nz 

Cassie Phillips 021 1468460 

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NEW LISTING 

Oxford 142 Steffens Road 

Land, lightand ahouse brought back to life 

Set across 4.786 hectares on theedge of Oxford,thisrenovated homestead combines the substance of alifestyle 

block with the comfort and refinement ofafull-scale renovation.During their five-year tenure,every element of the 

home hasbeen thoughtfully renewed, preserving its originalcharacteragainst abackdrop of mature trees, 

sweeping lawns andformalgardens thatecho the Englishcountryside. Beyond its timelessfacade,the layout has 

been reworked formodernliving without losing its structure, with cornices, aceiling rose, lead lights, tongue-andgroovepanelling, 

and dado rails holding truetothe home'soriginalcraftsmanship. The country-style kitchen, 

complete with ascullery,anchors the dining and family living room, drawing you toward the deck where dining, 

daylight and the quiet pace ofrural living come naturally. 

4 2 2 3 

Auction (unless soldprior) 12pm, Thu27Nov 2025 

3Deans Avenue, Chch 

View Sat12-12.30pm 

James Keir 027 274 6112 

james.keir@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Second dwelling 

Parnassus 697 Leader Road East 

Special addressofferingincome and beauty 

Discover aunique opportunityonsought-after Leader Road Eastinthe Hurunui District -astunning property 

(5,860sqm)brimmingwith character, charm,and lifestyle appeal. Set amidst beautifully established gardens, this 

exceptional holding features twodistinctive homes,offeringversatility as aspacious family residence with the 

added benefit of an income-generatingsecond dwelling. Convenience to Cheviot is an easy15-minute driveand 

northern Christchurch can be reached within90minutes. This address is located within thescenic Alpine Pacific 

Triangle, withKaikoura and Hanmer Springs day tripsfromhere.With its blend of character, comfort, and lifestyle 

flexibility, this remarkable property invites you to live,earn, and enjoy -all from alocation that feels worlds awayyet 

close to everything youneed. So much onoffer–thisrare gem of aproperty must be seen to be appreciated 

5 3 3 3 


1pm, Wed 10 Dec 2025 


View Sat 12-12.45pm or by appointment 

Julie Graham 027 622 2003 

julie.graham@bayleys.co.nz 



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Rangiora 85 Enverton Drive 

Familylivingonagrandscale 

•Thisexpansiveresidence on1,513sqm delivers the space,comfort, and refinement for exceptional family living. 

Two ground-floor lounges flow from the kitchentothe gardens, wherethe pool and entertaining area form the 

heartofsummer gatherings. 

•Accommodationisextensiveandspans both levels, beginning with three bedrooms,abathroom,aseparate 

toilet and laundryarranged across the groundfloor. The top floor offers four additionalbedrooms, three of which 

are complete with en-suites andwalk-in wardrobes. 

•The grounds pair practicalitywith space,offeringapool shed, wood storage, and generous room for parking and 

play. Premium north Rangiora location, close to the showgrounds, dog park, Ashley River and bus stop. 


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View 12.15-12.45pmSun 16 Nov 

Jack Pringle 027 533 4820 

jack.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 

Jasmine Gallagher 027 394 0718 

jasmine.gallagher@bayleys.co.nz 


Rangiora 75 Huntingdon Drive 

No steps,wheelchair friendly 

This well-built home offers thoughtful designand easy access for anyone with mobility needs. Designed with ease 

ofmovement in mind -nosteps, extra-widehallways and doorways, andspacious bathrooms -it's idealfor anyone 

seeking ahome that offerseffortlessliving.Bathed innatural light and surrounded bypicturesque gardens, offering 

atranquiloutlookwith apracticalfloorplan. The layout includes two master bedrooms with their own ensuites -one 

with awalk-in wardrobe -giving flexibility for families or guests.Featuring high ceilings and doorways, ducted heat 

pump systemfor temperaturecontrol, atwo way bathroom fromthe third bedroom and aseparate study/library. 

Setinanattractive street among other quality homes, this property provides atrue senseofspace and peace-yet 

you'rejust minutes from Rangiora's supermarkets,cafes, and all amenities. 


3 2 3 2 


12pm, Wed 19 Nov 2025 


View Sun 11.45am-12.15pm 

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

AaronLaing 027 747 2833 

aaron.laing@bayleys.co.nz 


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Tuahiwi 465 TuahiwiRoad 

Lifestyle,location&futurepotential 

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, andthe addedbenefitofautomaticbuilding rights making it ready foryour dream home 

orfuturedevelopment plans.The Northern Motorway extension continues to transform access andgrowth north 

ofChristchurch, further enhancingTuahiwisdesirability.With this comes not only lifestyle benefits, but alsoa 

golden land-banking opportunityfor thosewith patience andvision. Secure this property now and reapthe 

rewards of owning land in afast-developing region. 

4.1366 ha 


1pm, Thu20Nov 2025 

ChrisFlanagan 027 4334657 

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz 



Waikuku Beach 26 ParkTerrace 

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 Sat/Sun 10.30-11am 

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

AaronLaing 027 747 2833 

aaron.laing@bayleys.co.nz 



bayleys.co.nz

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

SEFTON 863Marshmans Road 

Prime Land, Endless Possibilities! 

Seton24.26-hectares (more or less) in peaceful Sefton, 

this unique lifestyle blockoffersspace, privacy, and 

endless potential. Fenced into multiplepaddocks with 

acreekand barn, it’s perfect for hobby farming, offgrid 

living, or building your dream home. Enjoy 

panoramic rural views, mature shelter, and all-day sun. 

Easy-care and well-positioned, it’s ablank canvas for 

your future -farm, relax,orexplore subdivision options 

(subject to council approval). Handy to amenities yet 

wonderfully private, this is yourchance to securea 

slice of North Canterbury paradise. 

DEADLINE SALE Plus GST (if any) 

(UnlessSold Prior) 

Closes 11.00am,Tuesday 2December 

VIEW By Appointment 

Maria Rickerby 

M 027 563 1733 

E mrickerby@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 

E ruby.burney@pggwrightson.co.nz 

SEFTON 4Skevington Lane 

Views and Privacy 

Discoverthe essence of country living with this 

stunning 4ha (approx.) lifestyleblock on Sefton's 

outskirts. Arare opportunity tobuild your dream 

homewithsweeping rural views,power and water at 

the boundary, andendless potential. Design a 

peaceful retreat, embrace self-sufficiency with space 

for stock, gardens, and orchards,orsimply land bank 

for thefuture. This undulating block offers tranquillity, 

privacy, and acanvas for your lifestyle vision.Don’t 

miss your chance to secure this slice of paradise - 

contact us today to explore thepossibilities. 

$540,000 GST Inclusive 



M 027 563 1733 


Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 


pggwre.co.nz/AMB42600 


NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

LEITHFIELD 732 Rangiora LeithfieldRoad 

Larger than Average! 

This 8.0937-hectarelifestyleblockoffers more space 

thanmost, ideal for building your dreamhome or 

running stock.Currently splitintotwo paddocks with 

therear paddockhavingseparate access -perfect for 

future development. Includes half aunit of county 

water andanunused well. Located between Rangiora 

and Amberley, enjoyeasyaccess to amenities,cafes, 

and leisure.Mature shelter and lovely views add 

appeal. Whetheryou'redreaming of eco-living, equine 

pursuits, or apeaceful rural retreat, this versatile block 

is ready for your vision. 

OFFERS OVER $680,000 

CONSIDERED 



M 027 563 1733 


Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 


AMBERLEY 442 Double Corner Road 

Last Chance to Snap This Up! 

This beautifullypresented4.660halifestyle property 

near Amberley offers modern comfort, timelesscharm, 

and sweeping rural views. 

Enjoy aspacious family homewith open-plan living, a 

stunning kitchen,and anorth-facing patio perfect for 

year-roundentertaining. 

Three generous bedrooms,woodburner, heat pump, 

and internal-access double garage add to the appeal. 

Outside, well-fencedpaddocks, sheds,and abarn offer 

endless lifestyleoptions.Just minutes from 

town—rural livingmadeeasy! 

$1.239M 

3 2 

VIEW 2.15-2.45pm, 

Friday14November 


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 

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NEW LISTING 

WAIKARI 44 Limeworks Road 

Lifestyle, Livestock &Location 

This exceptional36.24 ha property near Waikari and 

Hawarden blendslifestyle, productivity, and versatility. 

Featuring fertile flats, rolling downs,and mostlydeer 

fencing,itsupports 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 

stunning views, 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 

Peter Crean 

M 027 434 4002 

E pcrean@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Mark Clyne 

M 027 531 2964 

E mark.clyne@pggwrightson.co.nz 

AMBERLEY 49 Ashworths Road 

Lifestyle Opportunity in aPrime Location 

Primelifestylepropertyon4.05 hectares near 

Amberley, featuring privacy, mature trees, and 

landscaped gardens. Charming1960s home with openplan 

living,sunroom, three doublebedrooms, two 

bathrooms, and energy-efficient features including 

solar panels and HRV. Extensive outdoor amenities 

including adouble garage, largeworkshop, implement 

shed,shearing area, animalyards, and multiple utility 

sheds. Well-fencedpaddocks andproductive grounds 

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FENZ Community BBQs—Waikukuand 

West Eyreton 

As temperatures rise, it’s the perfect time to get your 

property and community prepared for wildfire risk. 

Waikuku and West Eyreton locals are invited toafree 

community evening with your local fire brigade and 

Waimakariri Civil Defence Emergency Management team. 

Come along, grab asausage off the BBQ, and get 

practical tips on: 

• Reducing the risk of wildfire on your property 

• What you need to take in case of evacuations 

• How you can prepare your community to be ready for 

any emergency. 

Whereand when 

Waikuku Beach Domain |Saturday 22November, 4–6pm. 

West Eyreton Domain |Saturday 29 November, 4–6pm. 

Free Digital 

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Photobooks 

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Rangiora Library 

Tuesday 18November •10am–12noon 

KaiapoiLibrary 

Friday 21 November •10am–12noon 

Introduction to Smartphones 

Rangiora Library 

Tuesday 25November •10am–12noon 

KaiapoiLibrary 

Wednesday 26November •10am–12noon 

Bookings Essential 

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Celebrationof 

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Just when you thought itwas safe to go back in the 

water…this year, itreally is. 

With warmer weather onthe way, beach-goers can 

look forward toalonger, safer summer atWaimakariri’s 

popular beaches. 

Thanks tofunding from the Waimakariri District 

Council and support from community partners, Surf 

Life Saving New Zealand lifeguards will be patrolling 

across Pegasus, Waikuku and Woodend for 110 days 

this summer season—keeping awatchful eye on the 

thousands expected to hit the surf. 

Last summer, 131 lifeguards dedicated over 5,700 hours 

to patrolling Waimakariri beaches, with the majority 

carried out by volunteers. 

Their work helps prevent countless injuries and 

incidents, but asour coastline grows in popularity, so 

has demand for alonger patrol season. 

In May this year, Council approved anincrease of 

$41,502 tothe budget of $120,690 to extend coverage 

from 99 to 110 patrol days. 

Patrol datesfor the2025–26 season 

Woodend and Pegasus 

22 December–25 January (fully funded lifeguard 

service), aswell asthe weekends of 31 January and 

1February. 

Waikuku 

15 December–6 February (fully funded lifeguard 

service). There will be additional coverage for 

weekends from 8November to15March provided by 

volunteer lifeguards due to its popularity and being the 

home ofthe surf lifesaving club. 

The Woodend Sefton Community Board strongly 

advocated for the extended funding after receiving a 

compelling deputation on behalf of alocal resident who 

had monitored the numbers on the beach and inthe 

water over the summer. 

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Northern Bulldogs Rugby League Club 

AGM 

To be heldatour club rooms 

Murphy Park,Kaiapoi 

Sunday23rdofNovember2025, 10am. 

Duetothe changes of theIncorporated SocietiesAct 

we havedraftedaconstitution change. 

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to theHurunui District Plan 

Hurunui District Council has resolved to 

accept the Commissioner’s recommendation 

to approve, with amendments, Plan Change 

6tothe Hurunui District Plan. Plan Change 6 

is aprivate plan change request that rezones 

approximately 4 hectares of land at 115 

Amberley Beach Road, Amberley from Rural 

Zone to ResidentialZone. 

The Hurunui District Plan will be amended in 

accordance with the Council’s decision from 

thedateofthispublicnotice. 

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Change 6, may appeal the decision to the 

Environment Court. This appeal may only be 

against adecision on aprovision or matter, 

raisedintheir submission. 

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Courtwithin30working days of this noticeand 

thereforebereceived no laterthan 15 January 

2026. 

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DeclaringRoadasStopped 

Portionofunnamedunformedlegal road adjoining1300 MotunauBeach 

Road,Greta Valley, Hurunui District 

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section319(h) and 342(a) of the 

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Minor amendments to the enrolment scheme ofseveral North Canterbury 

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The Ministry ofEducation isproposing minor amendments tothe enrolment schemes of Cust School, Fernside 

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2016 Toyota Aqua 

1.5l Hybrid Petrol Auto 

112,500kms 

$ 

12,995 

2016 Aqua XUrban 

1.5 Hybrid Petrol 

Auto, 64,400kms 

$ 

16,995 

2017 Vitz 

Hybrid Hatch 

1.5L HybridPetrol 

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$ 

16,995 

2019 Toyota Vitz 

1.5l HybridPetrol, 

Auto40,174kms 

$ 

17,995 

2018 Corolla Fielder 

Hybrid Wagon 

1.5L Hybrid Petrol 


$ 

18,995 

2018 Corolla Fielder 

HybridWagon 



$ 

19,995 

2017 Toyota Fielder 

1.5l Hybrid Petrol Auto, 

86,700kms 

$ 

20,995 

2022 YarisCross GX 

1.5L Petrol Auto,NZ 

New,58,850kms 

$ 

25,995 

2018 Toyota Corolla 

Sport 

1.8L HybridPetrol, 

92,800kms 

WAS$ 

27,995 

$ 

25,995 

2022 Suzuki Vitara 

1.4L TurboPetrol Auto, 

4WD,38,900kms 

$ 

26,995 

2018 Toyota C-HR 

G-Spec 



WAS$ 

29,995 

$ 

27,995 

2023 Toyota Corolla 

GX Hybrid Hatch 



$ 

29,995 

2018 Toyota 

C-HR G-Spec 


68,555kms 

WAS $ 

33,995 

$ 

29,995 

2023 Toyota 

Corolla GX Hybrid 



$ 

29,995 

2023 Rav4 GX 2WD 

2.0L Petrol Auto, 

73,550kms 

$ 

31,995 

2023 Toyota 

Yaris Cross GX 

1.5l Petrol, 47,300kms 

$ 

31,995 

2022 Toyota 

Yaris Cross Limited 

1.5l Hybrid Petrol 

24,012kms 

$ 

34,995 

2024 Toyota 

Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 



$ 

34,995 

2023 Corolla 

ZR Hybrid Hatch 



$ 

35,995 

2022 Toyota 

RAV4 GXL 

2.5L Petrol AutoAWD, 

54,912kms 

$ 

36,995 

2020 Toyota RAV4 

G-Spec Hybrid 



$ 

39,995 

2015 Hilux SR5 4WD 

130KW 2.8L 

Turbo Diesel Auto, 

100,750kms 

$ 

39,995 

2024 Toyota Yaris 

Cross GR Sport 


13,307kms 

$ 

41,995 

2015 Hilux SR5 

Limited 4WD 

130KW 2.8L Turbo 

Diesel Auto,98,750kms 

$ 

42,995 

2025 Corolla ZR Hatch 

1.8L Hybrid Petrol Auto, 

Ex-Demo,2,250kms 

$ 

43,995 

2022 Toyota Hilux SR 

150KW 2.8L 

Turbo Diesel 4WD 

110,500kms 

$ 

45,995 

2024 RAV4 GXL Hybrid 

2.5L Hybrid Petrol Auto, 

AWD, 16,900kms 

$ 

46,995 

2025 C-HR 

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Auto,only 10,700kms 

$ 

49,995 

2025 C-HR 

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49,995 

2023 Toyota 

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$ 

52,995 

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2022 Toyota 

2024 Toyota 

2023 Highlander 

2024 LandCruiser 

150Kw2.8L 

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LandCruiser Prado VX 

Limited 

300 GR-S 

Turbo Diesel Auto, $ 

55,995 

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71,995 

$ 

150Kw2.8L Turbo 

150Kw2.8L Turbo 79,995 2.5L HybridPetrol, $ 

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39,300kms 

Diesel Auto, 71,300kms 

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Diesel, 28,200kms 

$ 

144,995 

Open Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm, Sat9am -4pm 

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November Planting 

SORTED. 

3for 

$ 

16 

$5.69 each 

Growfresh Pot 

Tomato Sweet 

100 100mm 

188029 

Growfresh 

Capsicum Target 

Pack of 6 

188455 

$4.20 each 

4for 

$ 

16 

Growfresh 

LettuceGourmet 

ComboPackof6 

188481 

$4.20 each 

4for 

$ 

16 

Growfresh Pot 

CourgetteGabrielles 

Gold 100mm Yellow 

188010 

$5.69 each 

3 for 

$ 

16 

Growfresh Pot 

Chilli Wildfire 

100mm Red 

188007 

$5.69 each 

3 for 

$ 

16 

Gardeners Edge 

Braced Tomato 

Frame 


$15 

98 

GrowfreshGraft 

GraftedTomato 

MoneyMaker 100mm 

188529 

$8.89 each 

3for 

$ 

24 

Grow It 

Propagator 

Kit 40 Cell 

336253 

$12 

98 

Jobmate 

Tipping 

Garden Cart 

376877 

Tui 

Tomato Mix 

30 litre 

142733 

$15 

48 

Yates 

ThriveTomato 

Plant Food 2Kg 

350387 

$15 

98 

Number8 

Walk-In 

Greenhouse 

H: 220cm, 

W: 200cm, 

D: 200cm. 

380688 

$157 

Jobmate 

Wheelbarrow 

100 litre 

376876 

$116 

6 $95 

5 


Prices valid until 16th November2025 







RANGIORA

RANGIORA 

100% LOCALLYOWNED &OPERATED. 

Prices valid until 16th November2025 

While stocks last 

*Ifyou find alower priceonan identicalin-stockproduct,wewill beat it by 15% 



same product cheaper from another Mitre 10store or online at www.mitre10.co.nz we’ll match that price. The in-store price 


RANGIORA

North Canterbury News: November 13, 2025

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