North Canterbury News: January 15, 2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Issue 1178 | www.starnews.co.nz 

Waimakariri 

Hurunui 

15 MARCH 2026 

Seeinsidepages 39-47 

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

May start on water storage facility 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

As plans gear up to turn the first 

sod for ahuge water storage 

facility at Burnt Hill, near 

Oxford, fears remain in the 

community about safety. 

Construction is planned to 

begin in May 2026 to build the 8.2 

million cubic metre pond on a 

120 hectare property at Wrights 

Road. 

This follows Waimakariri 

IrrigationLimited’s 

shareholders purchasing over 90 

per cent of the shares offered in 

Burnt Hill Storage Limited 

(BHSL) when the share offer 

closed on December 3. 

BHSL will own and operate the 

water storage facility, along with 

an existing smaller pond, using 

Waimakariri Irrigation Limited’s 

(WIL’s) water race infrastructure. 

The water storage ponds are 

expected to be operational for 

the 2029/2030 irrigation season. 

The ponds will be built in 

accordance with the resource 

and building consents and 

conditions issued by the 

Environment Court in 2020 (2020 

NZEnvC138). 

BHSL will be required to 

comply with the NZSOLD 2024 

guidelines once the resource 

consents are implemented and 

the requirements of the Building 

(Dam Safety) Regulations (2022). 

However, Catherine Ballinger, 

chair of the Eyre Community 

Environmental Society (ECESS), 

alocal residents group, says the 

community has been left 

‘‘floundering and feeling 

vulnerable’’ due to concerns 

about how conditions, which 

were set out by the Environment 

Court following the group’s 

appeal to consents for the dam 

project, will be enforced. 

She says to ensure this will 

happen, ECESS will need legal 

representation, and funds to 

employ alawyer, as requests to 

Water storage ... An overhead view of the water storage location on the corner of Wrights and Dixons Roads at Burnt Hill. 

date to both Environment 

Canterburyand the Waimakariri 

District Council for information 

have beenmet with silence. 

‘‘We will needlegal 

representation to achieve that 

which seems most unfair,’’ 

Catherine says. 

The group is planning a 

meeting at the West Eyreton Hall 

onMonday, January 19, at 7pm to 

discuss the wayforward. 

WIL’s CEO Brent Walton says 

thedesign of the storage ponds 

has beenthrough arigorous 

process which has included an 

internalreview by storage ponds 

design company Damwatch 

Engineering. 

There were over100 consent 

conditions to be metwhich 

include an evacuation plan, 

‘‘quitesignificant bonds and 

insurance requirements’’ 

throughoutthe build, and public 

liability insurance for the life of 

the dam. 

He says acommunity 

information meeting is planned 

in February 2026 for residentsto 

learn more about the water 

storage ponds and aCommunity 

Liaison Group (CLG) will be 

established in accordance with 

the conditions of the resource 

consent issued to WIL in August 

2020 by the Environment Court. 

Mr Walton says residents are 

welcome to reach out with 

questions regarding the Wrights 

Road Water Storage Ponds. 

‘‘Feel free to reach outifyou 

have questions. 

‘‘We understand that this 

project has an impact on 

residentsand we want to be open 

and transparent in how we 

engage and communicate with 

the community.’’ 

WILwas first granted a 

building consent in June 2013 for 

the 8.2 million cubic metre water 

storage facility on its property at 

Burnt Hill where asmall storage 

pond has already been 

established. 

The pond will augment 

supplies from the irrigation 

scheme when runofriver supply 

is limited by high or low flows. 

The consent was approved 

with 160 submissions being 

received, 115 of them objecting to 

the project.ECESS then 

appealed to the Environment 

Court. 

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Mr Walton says the $50 million 

construction cost will have a 

‘‘positive impact’’ districtwide, 

giving asurety of water on farm to 

maintain businesses and protect 

farmers from the ravages of 

drought. 

‘‘District wide there will be 

huge economic benefits,’’ he says. 

Catherine says the group is 

proud of what it achieved during 

the Environment Court process. 

Improvements included 

strengthening the wall design 

with ahighergrade lining, and 

warning systems have changed. 

‘‘Our concern has always been 

about public safety. 

‘‘We are not opposed to water 

storage. But there is just so many 

other avenues (for storage) such 

as little storage ponds on farms.’’ 

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Complaintupheld by Media 

Council against the NC News 

The NewZealand Media Council has 

upheld acomplaint against the North 

Canterbury News (NCN) for breaching 

Principle (1) Accuracy, Fairness and 

Balanceinits coverage of adog attack 

incident. 

The frontpage article, published on 

October 9, 2025, titled Council reviews 

processes after dog attack, described an 

incident where adog jumped afence and 

attackedanother dog and itsowner. The 

story reliedsolely on commentsfrom the 

victim of the attack, who criticised 

Hurunui District Council’s handling of dog 

control issues. The article also noted that 

the Council’s Chief Executive would 

review processes for managing dangerous 

dogs. 

Complainant Nicci Heywood, owner of 

the dog involved in the attack, argued the 

article was inaccurate, misleading, and 

unfair. 

Despite being referenced multiple 

times, she was not contacted for comment 

prior to publication. 

Ms Heywood said the report 

exaggerated the seriousness of the 

incident and breached her privacy, as she 

was easily identifiable in the small 

community even though her name was not 

published. 

She also claimed the article relied on 

unverified assertions from asingle source, 

creating adistorted account of events. 

North CanterburyNews editor Robyn 

Bristow defended the article, saying it 

focused on dog control practices rather 

than individuals and noted that Ms 

Heywood had complied with animal 

control requirements. 

After receiving Ms Heywood’s 

complaint, NCN published an apology and 

her version of events on October 16. 

However, this followup prompted a 

second apology to the victim of the attack 

after she disputed aspects of Ms 

Heywood’s account. 

The MediaCouncil found no breach of 

privacy or Principle (4) Comment and 

Fact,asthe article was presented as news 

rather than opinion. 

However, it ruled that North Canterbury 

News failed to meet its obligations under 

Principle (1). 

The Council highlighted the risks of 

relying on asingle source for astory 

involving reputational interests and 

stressed the need for reasonable efforts to 

obtain comment from all parties before 

publication. 

It noted that subsequent corrections and 

apologies did not fully mitigate the initial 

imbalance and inaccuracies. 

The Council concluded that the article 

was unfair and unbalanced in breach of 

Principle (1) of its Principles,and this was 

not cured by the later actions by the North 

Canterbury News. 

The process surrounding the article was 

“unsatisfactory” and that the problems 

could have been avoided with aproperly 

balanced report from the outset. 

The full Media Council ruling can be 

found at Media Council Nicci Heywood 

againstthe North Canterbury News 

Busytimeaheadfor councils 

ByDAVID HILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

The next six months are set to be abusy 

time in local government, Hurunui Mayor 

Marie Black says. 

Councilsare digesting amyriad of 

reforms from central Government, 

considering annual plans and establishing 

new threewaters entities. 

In the lead up to Christmas, the 

Government announced legislation to 

replace the Resource Management Act, 

abolish regional councils and introduce 

rates capping. 

‘‘It would be fair to say the next six 

months will be areally busy time for local 

government,’’ Mrs Black said. 

‘‘Things have changed so fast in the last 

12 months and our staff have worked their 

butts off. It is amassive workload and it is 

really important that we give credit to 

them. 

‘‘There is arelatively tight timeframe for 

submissions, but it’s important for districts 

likeHurunui to be influential so our 

community comes out in afavourable 

position.’’ 

While there is ageneral election later 

this year, Mrs Black said therewill be 

change regardless of the make up of the 

next Government. 

It means Canterbury’s councils need to 

be proactive in presenting their own 

vision for the future, she said. 

Mrs Black is deputy chair of the 

CanterburyMayoral Forum, which 

represents the region’s mayors. 

Hurunui Mayor ... Marie Black. 

PHOTO: FILE 

‘‘If we are brave and if we are bold and 

consider what our ratepayers need into 

the future and not just the next 35years, 

but2030 years. 

‘‘Rather than fearing change, we can 

look at it as amassive opportunity to look 

at how we can this as aregion into the 

future.’’ 

She said her council has yet to discuss 

the proposals to establish ‘‘a Hurunui 

position’’. 

KaikouraDistrict Council chief 

executive Will Doughty said his small 

council team was wading through an 

‘‘Advent calendar of reforms’’ with its 

Canterburyneighbours and preparing 

submissions. 

‘‘We need to carefully consider how 

much time and resource we give to 

responding to the legislation, while 

working on two annual plans. 

‘‘We need to make sure we have avoice 

and engage where can and where we feel 

strongly.’’ 

Mr Doughty said this year’s annual plan 

is the first one without three waters 

included, while staff are also preparing 

the financials for the new jointwater 

services council controlled organisation 

with the Hurunui District Council. 

‘‘In future the new water entity will be 

doing its own annual plan, but its not 

established yet, so it’s abit of adouble 

workload.’’ 

The council marked the completion of 

the first building of the Wakatu waterfront 

development in December, while housing 

developments are under way. 

Submissions closed just before 

Christmas for the proposed Ocean Ridge 

private plan, with around 30 submissions 

received. Staff are now preparing a 

summary of submissions,before asecond 

round of submissions ahead of possible 

hearings later this year. 

If improved, it would allow the subdivision 

to grow from consented 83 

sectionstoupto486 sections. Mr Doughty 

said the council is also looking forward to 

seeing the first houses built in the much 

anticipated Vicarage Views subdivision. 

‘‘We are excited for the year ahead and 

we’ve got alot of stuff happening with 

Wakatu Quay, Ocean Ridge and Vicarage 

Views.’’ 

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Tamworth ahealing experience 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Time at Australia’s highly regarded 

Academy of Country Music in Tamworth 

is proving to be ahealing experiencefor 

Kaiapoi singer/songwriter Josh Keating 

after abrutal, unprovokedattack in 

Christchurch last year. 

Josh, who is 20, is in Tamworth on a 

scholarship from Sound NSW, 

completing the academy’s 12day singer/ 

songwriter/performer senior course 

with 29 other young emerging artists 

from Australia and New Zealand. 

‘‘It has been an absolutely incredible 

experience,’’ he says. 

‘‘With 12 days from 8:30am to 9pmplus 

daily it is very full on, but so rewarding. 

‘‘We learn many aspects of being a 

musician, from songwriting to 

promotion, performance, as well as 

working with some of Australia’s best in 

the industry such as Lyn Bowtell, Kasey 

Chambers, Jenny Mitchell, and Roger 

Corbett (The Bushwackers). 

‘‘I was lucky enough to write asong 

with Gavin Carfoot who has written with 

the likes of Kaylee Bell (Same Songs), 

Max Jackson (Little More Country), and 

so many more.’’ 

The Tamworth experience, which 

began on January 5and ends tomorrow, 

January 16, is giving Josh awelcome 

chance to reset after the lifethreatening 

attack he suffered on January 10 last 

year at Micky Finn’s Irish Pub in 

Christchurch where he was performing 

with his band. 

Duringthe attack Josh was punched 

and kicked repeatedly beforefalling to 

the ground where the blows to his head 

continued until abar patron intervened, 

putting his own life at risk to stopthe 

assault which was filmed by ayoung 

male who was with the attacker. 

Hospital stafftreating Josh’s injuries 

after the attack told him he was lucky to 

survive it, and he says he will be 

‘‘forever grateful’’ to the person who 

helped him for saving his life. 

The attack left him doubting whether 

he could continue being aperformer, 

something he has loved doing for as long 

as he can remember. 

For many months after the attack he 

was unable to drive, be on his own or 

work as aperformer. 

Popular entertainer ... Kaiapoi singersongwriter Josh Keating during his performance at 

the 2024 Kaiapoi Waitangi Day celebrationinTrousselot Park. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

He wasdiagnosed with concussion 

after the attack. 

Headaches became part of his 

everyday life and he suffered from 

anxiety attacks, sleep deprivation, with 

nightmares,which impacted his return 

to university last year. 

‘‘I would give anything to be the 

happy, confident, and ambitious person 

Iused to be. 

‘‘If you asked me before the assault 

what my biggest dream was, Iwould tell 

you that Iwanted to tour the world as a 

performer. 

‘‘If you asked me now, Iwould say that 

Iwould simply love to feel safe,’’ Josh 

says. 

However, despite the extreme 

difficulties he faced during 2025 Josh 

says he is incredibly fortunate to have 

the love and support of his closeknit 

musical family, including grandmother 

SharonRussell, one of New Zealand’s 

brightest country and western music 

stars, his parents Gina and Shane 

Keating and his good friends, to help 

him recover. 

The supportive Tamworth experience 

where he is making new friends, writing 

music and learning about the music 

industry is also helping to rekindle 

Josh’s love of music and performing. 

The young high achiever, who plays 

music gigs with his band in Christchurch 

most weekends, is aNew Zealand 

Country Music Entertainer of the Year 

winner, aChristmas in the Park artist, a 

National Youth Ambassador for the 

New Zealand Country Music Association 

and is also studying law and commerce 

at the University of Canterbury, says he 

is now ‘‘more driven than ever to making 

2026 my year with some exciting things 

coming up including releasing more 

music’’. 

He hopes the attack will alert other 

musicians about the unexpected 

dangers they can face when performing 

in public and he encourages them to 

look out for each other. 

Late last year the police charged the 

young male who attacked Josh with 

‘‘assault with intent to cause injury’’, 

and on December 2hewas sentenced to 

six months home detention. At this time 

we are unable to name that person. 

Auction planned toboost Abbeyfield funds 

Promises of holiday accommodation in 

Arrowtown, sports coaching, beauty 

treatmentsand mystery envelopes will 

be among the many items to be put up for 

auction in the Abbeyfield Auction of 

Promises next May. 

With $350,000 needing to be raised for 

a‘flatting for seniors’ Abbeyfield House 

in Rangiora, Abbeyfield Waimakariri 

(AWI) chair Valda Reveley says it wanted 

to hold an event that was a“little 

different from the norm” and the style of 

auction ‘‘fits the bill’’. 

‘‘We’ve already been donated some 

exciting promises for our auction and 

we’ll be gathering many more of varying 

values, so the event should be attractive 

to awide rangeofpeople,’’ she says. 

Mrs Reveley saysacall will go out 

early next year for volunteers to help 

with the logistics of organising and 

running the auction. 

Funds realised at the auction, which 

will be held at the Rangiora RSA on 

Saturday,May 16, will be added to the 

$102,000 already raised towards 

building a14suite house in Kingsbury 

Ave, Rangiora. 

The house, for independent single 

seniors, will provide both private and 

shared spaces with affordable rents 

that will include all meals, power and 

other overheads. 

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Decades of service to Waipara 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

Paul Harris felt humbled 

when he opened aletter from 

the Department of Internal 

Affairs asking him if he would 

accept aKing's Service Medal 

in the 2026New Year's 

Honours List. 

‘‘It was ahuge surprise to 

mewhen Iopened the letter in 

October,’’ he says. 

The achievements of this 

Waipara farmer are many, and 

they all revolve around his 

community in Waipara. 

They include being aJustice 

of the Peace in the Waipara 

communitysince 1998, serving 

with the Waipara Volunteer 

Fire Brigade since 1975 and 

being its Chief Fire Officer 

from 1999. 

He has been involved in a 

wide array of community 

groups, including the 

Glenmark Reserves 

Committee, which he chaired 

for 15years. 

He been ajudge for the New 

Zealand Shearing Sports 

committee since 1995 and a 

referee for the World Sheep 

Shearing Record Society from 

2007 to 2024, judging record 

attempts nationally and in the 

United Kingdom and 

Australia. 

Mr Harris was Chief 

Referee for the World 

Shearing Championships in 

Invercargill in 2017, and has 

chaired the South Island 

Shearing Sports Committee 

and the World Sheep Shearing 

Record Society since 2021. 

He organised one of New 

Zealand’s earliest longstanding 

Speed Shear 

competitions, held annually in 

Waipara. 

Now semiretired to asmall 

block, Mr Harris is not sitting 

still despite arecent hip 

operation. 

“It’s temporarily slowed me 

down, but Istill have things to 

do,” he says. 

The KSM letter asked him 

not to tell anyone until New 

Year's Eve, and he says he 

managed to hold off until afew 

days before Christmas, when 

he finally told his wife, 

Hurunui District Council 

Deputy Mayor Fiona Harris, 

the news. 

‘‘She knew something was 

happening, so Ilet her in on 

the secret. 

‘‘Then, from 7amonNew 

Year's Eve, the phonestarted 

ringing once the honours list 

was released in the media. 

‘‘So many people rang to 

congratulate me, Ifelt very 

humbled by the whole 

experience,’’ he says. 

‘‘I love serving my 

community, and Ihave 

enjoyed every minute of it.” 

Mr Harris is now looking 

forward to travelling to 

Wellington later in the year to 

join the six other members 

from Fire and Emergency 

NewZealand who also 

received awards in the New 

Year's honours list. 

‘‘It’s good to see so many 

FENZ people recognised this 

year,’’ he says. 

Humbled ... Waipara Volunteer Fire Brigadechief fire officer and 

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service award in the New Year's Honours list. 

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fun things happening on site.’’ 

The Wheels with Wings is afundraiser 

for both the Oxford and District Lions Club 

and the Oxford Community Trust, helping 

them both continue to provide the many 

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community projects they undertake in the 

district. 

Wheels with Wings starts at 10am and is 

well signposted before and through 

Oxford. Dave says to drive to the West 

Oxford pub and follow the signs to the 

nearby site. 

In the pilots seat ... Kohen Dodd, from Auckland, experiences the view from the cockpit 

of Lionel Green’s Savannah Saircraft on show at arecent Oxford Wheels with Wings. 

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE 

Drive, fly-in event at Oxford 

ByJOHN COSGROVE 

The fifth annual Wheels with Wings, 

organised by the Oxford and District Lions 

Club and the Oxford Community Trust, has 

attracted interest from many keenaviators 

and motoring enthusiasts regionwide for 

this Sunday’s show in Oxford. 

Spokesperson Dave McPherson says 

they have already received agood deal of 

interest in the family fun, drive and flyin 

event and are hoping the weather cooperates 

after last year's rainaffected 

show. 

‘‘Last year, we had asmaller turnout of 

classic and vintage cars, motorbikes and 

12 recreational aircraft at the Browns 

Road site. 

‘‘It was agreat day before the forecasted 

rain arrived, dampeningthings. ’’ 

This year, Dave says they are hoping for 

finer weather and abigger turnout. 

He says he’s been heartened by the 

many varied car clubs and aviation 

enthusiasts who have called asking if they 

could attend. 

Once again, one of the more colourful 

groups supporting the Wheels withWings, 

willbethe organisersofthe very popular 

Oxford Scooter Tour. 

‘‘It starts with all the scooters and small 

motorcycles assembling at the Rangiora 

Racecourse, Lehmans Road, entrance at 

10am. 

‘‘They then travel via Loburn and the 

Ashley Gorge before reassembling at the 

Oxford Club from 11am for their mass 

arrival at the Wheels with Wings site 

between 11.30am and 12noon. They are a 

fun part of the day, many bring picnics and 

dress up for the ride and the day. 

‘‘They are just one of manyfun and 

interesting things on display on the day, 

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FTA an opportunity 

Anew year, and anew Free Trade 

Agreement (FTA) with India, unlocking 

market access to 1.4 billion consumers, 

in an economy set to become the world’s 

third largest by 2030. 

It is an incredible opportunity for our 

farmers, growers, manufacturers and 

exporters. 

By way of example, preferential 

access to India’s 700 million middle 

class within the next five yearswill 

provide alarger market than the entire 

population of the European Union orthe 

Association of Southeast Asian Nations 

(ASEAN). 

India is currently our 5th largest 

services export market and our 21st 

largest goods export market. 

In the year ended June 2025, we 

exported NZ$1.79 billion of goods and 

services to India or around 1.5% of our 

total exports. 

There is great potential for growth, not 

only for our premium food, beverage and 

consumer goods exports but also forour 

services exporters in the creative 

industries, education, tourism and 

technology. 

Significantly, the high quality NZ — 

India FTA Agreement provides some of 

the highest levels of access of any Indian 

FTA —with tariffs fully eliminated 

immediately for sheep meat, wool,coal 

and for more than half of our exports, 

rising to over 80% of our exports once 

the FTA is fully phased in. 

Trade is the engine room of our 

economy, supporting one in four New 

Zealand jobs so the elimination and 

reduction in tariffs, streamlined access 

at the border and reduced transaction 

costs offer significant advantage to our 

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businesses,helping to generate 

thousands ofjobs and billions in new 

exports. 

Importantly, it puts NZ exporters on 

an equal or better footing than 

competitorsacross arange of sectors. 

Our kiwifruit and apple growers will 

appreciate quota volumes starting well 

above average recent trade, and our 

mānuka honey producers and wine 

growerswillenjoy significantly lower 

tariffs. 

The Agreement also provides duty free 

access for most seafood exports; most 

iron, steel and scrap aluminium; dairy 

and other food ingredients forreexport; 

bulkinfant formula and other high value 

dairy preparations; and cherries, 

avocados,persimmons, and blueberries. 

There are also tariff reductions of 50% 

forhigh value milk albumins within a 

NZspecific quota equal to current 

exportvolumes. 

To date, nocountry has secured access 

to core dairy products in India, however, 

we have achieved more for dairy in this 

FTA than most other countries. 

For example, the Agreement futureproofs 

New Zealand’s dairy access by 

offering the right to negotiate should 

India give better dairy access to other 

(comparable) countries —the first time 

India has made such acommitment in an 

FTA. 

Similarly, in services and wine, gains 

are futureproofed with acommitment 

that any better outcome offered to 

India’s FTA partners will be 

automatically passed on to us. 

These are exciting times and our 

Government is committed to enabling 

and supporting your success. 

Student’spoems published 

Oxford Area School students have 

featured in anational poetry magazine. 

Eight young writers from the school have 

had their poems published in Write On 

issue 65, apublication by Christchurchbased 

Write On School for Young Writers. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon 

attended alaunch of the magazine at 

Tūranga, the Christchurch central library, 

in December to hear the Oxford students’ 

poems and to congratulate them. 

The students attended aworkshop 

earlier this year run by Write On, and 

funded by Waimakariri Creative 

Communities and hosted by Waimakariri 

Libraries. 

Theyincluded Hope SharplinBrand, 

Summer Pearce, Lilliana Oakes, Nancie 

Green, Joanna Albert, Elliot Marsden, 

Milly Birdand Margot Godman. 

Hundreds of young writers from around 

the country submitted poems, withthe best 

selectedfor publication. 

Write On runs Saturday morning classes 

at the Ara Institute of Canterbury during 

schoolterms, as well as asummer school in 

January and awinter school during Kids 

Fest for school aged children. 

For more information go to 

schoolforyoungwriters.org. 

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KAIKŌURA VIEWS 

MAYOR CRAIGR 

MACKLE 

Kaikoura punches 

above its weight 

Happy New Year. 

Ihope you all had agood break and 

some valuable family time over the 

Christmas period. 

Its nosetothe grindstone time forus, 

with anotherbig and exciting year 

ahead. 

There is plenty on suchasthe 

various Government reforms, 

including the implementation of our 

newjoint waterservices Council 

ControlledOrganisation by July1,as 

part of Local Water Done Well. 

We also have some exciting projects 

on the go to set us up for the future. 

Reflecting over the break, Iam 

really proud of our community and our 

team at council. 

We punchabove our weight with our 

achievements as the smallest 

mainland council in the country. 

As we facethe year head, we will 

continue to deliveronour 

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commitments for the community and 

let our actions speak for us. 

Irecently went to potentiallythe last 

of the Summer Wine events —Ialways 

loved that show as akid! 

Ireallyenjoyed this. We hadgreat 

discussions and agood laugh as 

always. 

It was fantastic to see some members 

of our community recognised for their 

services in the New Years Honours 

List. 

Congratulations to them all. Well 

deserved! 

Iamlooking forward to the new 

schoolyear ahead. 

Kaikōura High Schoolcurrently sits 

between 10 to 15% above the national 

average academically for schoolsin 

New Zealand. 

Rural schoolsgenerally sit below the 

national average, so this is excellent. 

Wishing everyone agreat 2026! 

Patience urged 

By DAVID HILL, 


Motorists are being advised to be 

patient, with roadworksset to 

disrupt holiday plans in North 

Canterbury. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says 

motorists need to be mindful of their 

environment, when traveling along a 

detour. 

WakaKotahi NZ TransportAgency 

is carrying out plannedroadworks in 

the Hurunui and Kaikōura districts 

over the next two months. 

Roadworks started this week on 

State Highway 1, north of Amberley. 

Northbound traffic is being 

diverted through Douglas Road, 

Mount Brown Roadand Georges 

Road, with the detour expected to 

remain in placeuntil January30. 

The detour route includes gravel 

roads, and Mrs Black said motorists 

should spare athought for the 

residents who liveonthose roads. 

‘‘There needs to be some 

flexibility, with motorists allowing 

plenty of time and they need to be 

conscious ofpeople who live on a 

road which doesn’t normallyhave 

this volume of traffic.’’ 

The southbound lane is stillbe 

operating, with a30kph temporary 

speed limit restrictioninplace and 

delays of up to 15 minutes. 

State Highway 7atIsland Hills, 

near Glynn Wye Stationinthe 

Hurunui district, will be closed from 

9pm onJanuary 22 until 5.30am the 

next morning for road resealing. 

Amidnight opening will allow 

traffic through in acontrolled 

convoy. The alternative route is via 

State Highways 1, 63, 6and 65 

through Blenheim, but this will add 

more than four hours of travel time, 

All projects are subject to weather 

conditions. 

Motorists are encouraged to stay 

up to date by checking journeys. 

nzta.govt.nz/journeyplanner. 

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Callingalltradies to help agood charity 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Calling all Tradies. 

Hope Community Trust are offering a 

way to clear out your yards or 

workspaces of all the unused tradie 

items, left over bits and bobs or stuffleft 

over from old jobs, that are gathering 

dust and filling up the yards. 

It is hosting aDIY Garage Sale on 

Saturday, January 31. 

North Canterbury’s leading provider 

of grassroots community support is 

working in partnership with Eco 

Educatetohost the Tradies DIY Garage 

Sale, where all items are sold to benefit 

the charity over the course of three 

hours. 

Eco Educate founder and director 

Lesley Ottey says it is aunique 

opportunity to clean up work yards, all 

whileaiding agood charity. 

‘‘I saw thisidea work very well in the 

North Island. In one community, the 

town’s tradies rallied around and 

supported their local charity, shifting 

20 tons of unused excess DIY materials 

in one morning and raising thousands. I 

come from achippie family, and Iknow 

what gets put aside and stored just in 

case. 

‘‘I am sure the format of the DIY 

Garage Sale will become very popular 

here in Rangiora,’’ Lesley says. 

The Hope Community Trust manager 

Tracy Pirie says during the first hour of 

the sale, which starts at 9amat115 East 

Belt Rangiora, items will be sold for 

their listed price. During the second 

hour, prices will be reduced to half of 

their listed price and in the third hour, 

attendees are welcome to make an 

offer. 

‘‘This is aDIYer's dream and 

opportunity for the public to buy items 

at agood price to finish aproject or 

even start another,’’ Tracy says. 

Tradies can reach Lesley on 027 333 

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More teachersstaying, pupils notleaving 


Local DemocracyReporter 

At least one North Canterbury school 

has no staff vacancies thisyear. 

Kaiapoi High School principal Jason 

Reid said the school normally recruits 

at least five new teachers. 

But with the demise of the Kāhui Ako 

(communities of learning) and the lack 

of movementinto other teaching roles, 

means more teachers are staying at the 

school. 

The school has 74 fulltime 

equivalent teachers. 

Mr Reid said eight teachershad parttime 

inschool or across school roles as 

part of the Kāhui Ako. 

These roles have been absorbed back 

into the school, while the lack of first 

year teachers being recruited for next 

year also impacts on teaching 

positions. 

‘‘I would have expected some to go 

off to be adeputy principalorsimilar 

positions elsewhere, but it hasn’t 

happened,’’ Mr Reid said. 

Firstyear teachers have about 20 

percent release time, and second year 

teachers have 10%, for professional 

development and supervision. 

Five new recruits would have 

created the equivalent of one fulltime 

position to cover release time. 

It has left the school ‘‘provisionally 

overstaffed’’, with the Ministry of 

Education projecting aschool roll of 

around 1050. 

But Mr Reid said he believed the roll 

will be closer to 1130, due to the high 

level of youth unemployment,with 

more students staying at school for 

longer. 

The boardoftrustees has agreed to 

underwrite two teaching positions 

from board funds to ensure the school 

has the right staffing levels to begin the 

year,boardpresiding member Belinda 

Smith said. 

‘‘We are seeing more students 

completing years 12 and 13, which is 

fantastic,they all contribute so much to 

our kura. 

‘‘Ensuring all our students have as 

many opportunities as possible to put 

more in their kete is vital for success.’’ 

Rangiora High School has around 

120 fulltime equivalent teaching staff 

and principal Bruce Kearney said he 

only had one staffmember leave at the 

end of last year. 

‘‘That would be the lowest we’ve had 

in along time. 

‘‘I would suggest there’s not alot of 

opportunities across Canterbury this 

year. 

The ending of Ministry of Education 

initiatives, such as Kāhui Ako, meant 

there were fewer opportunities for 

graduates, he said. 

Ministry of Education schools policy 

general manager Jen Fraser said 

provisional staffing and funding 

entitlements were set in September 

based on expected school rolls. 

‘‘This is calculated using the current 

and past years roll returns, enrolment 

trends, and regional feedback. 

‘‘The provisional rollisaguaranteed 

minimum to give schools certainty 

when planning for the year ahead.’’ 

School rollswere reviewed at the 

end of March and staffing entitlements 

recalculated. 

‘‘We know some schools expect more 

senior students to stay on, and we take 

this into account when setting 

provisional entitlements by looking at 

past trends,’’ Ms Fraser said. 

‘‘If rolls are higher than expected, 

schools willreceive additional staffing 

once the March roll is confirmed.’’ 



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Matt Doocey has been reselected as the 

National Party candidate for 

Waimakariri for the 2026 General 

Election. 

He says he is standing as the National 

Party candidate to continue fighting for 

the investment the area deserves, 

continue the work on reducing the cost of 

living and continue Greater 

Christchurch’s momentum postrebuild 

‘‘TheWaimakariri electorate is ahigh 

growth area from fast growing suburbs of 

Belfast and Styx Mill in North 

Christchurch to fast growingtowns of 

Pegasus and Ravenswood in North 

Canterbury. 

‘‘This growth requires astrong focus on 

delivering investment into vital 

infrastructure like motorways and school 

classrooms as well as publicservices like 

health and education.’’ 

Mr Doocey says the National 

Government has atrack recordof 

delivering for Waimakariri. 

‘‘Under the last National Government I 

turned the sod to start construction of the 

Western Belfast Bypass Motorway, the 

Northern Corridor Motorway and three 

laning of the Waimakariri Bridge. 

‘‘These have been agame changer for 

commuters delivering uncongested 

roads and reliable travel times.’’ 

This year he says the Government will 

deliver on its commitment to start 

construction of the Belfast to Pegasus 

Motorway including the Woodend 

Bypass. 

He says National is investing in 

infrastructure such as new roads and 

school classrooms and he supports a 

Luxonled Government to bring down the 

cost of living. 

‘‘It's been adifficult time for many 

families and businesses but the National 

Government has worked hardtoreduce 

wasteful spending, which has helped 

bring down inflation and interest rates 

Three more years ... Waimakariri MP Matt 

Doocey and his children James (9)and Emily 

(11) during last year’s Anzac Day service in 

Rangiora. 

PHOTO: FILE 

while protecting services families rely on 

like health and education. 

Inflation was 3% down from Labour’s 

high of7.3%, and exports are up $12bn, 

helping businesses to grow, creating jobs 

and lifting wages. 

‘‘The economy is expected to grow 3% 

next year with wages growing faster than 

inflation.’’ The government had 

introduced rates caps to keep the cost of 

council rates down, and disestablishing 

ECan regional councillors and have 

tasked Mayors with alocallyled 

reorganisation of council activities to 

ensureGreater Christchurch councils 

werefit for purpose for the future. 

NEWS 

The North Canterbury News, January 15, 2026 9 

Icecream Charlie in Kaiapoi 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

Ice Cream Charlie, apopular vanilla ice 

business that began trading in 

Christchurch in acart in 1903, has opened 

ashop in Kaiapoi, the hometown of its new 

owners, Gareth and Sarah Eddy. 

Initially the business was based in 

Cathedral Square, but later moved to 

Victoria Square where atrailer is still 

based. 

Hundreds of Ice Cream Charlie fans 

formed long queues outside the new shop, 

in Hilton Street, Kaiapoi, to support the 

new retailers during their December 21 

opening day. 

Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon 

was aspecial guest during the morning to 

formally open the new shop. 

Gareth and Sarah, who bought the 

business late last year,after it was offered 

for sale in June, said they were thrilled 

15 MARCH 2026 

with the support they had received since 

taking it over, particularly for Kaiapoi’s 

opening day. 

Both are longtime fans of Ice Cream 

Charlie’s ‘‘old fashioned’’ vanilla ices and 

were keen to buy the business if they could. 

James Cadenhead, an Ice Cream Charlie 

fan from Rangiora, said the ice cream treat 

was anostalgic product that had stood the 

test of time and for him brought back happy 

memories of visiting the trailer in 

Christchurch for ice cream with his 

grandmother. 

He said it was also great to be able to 

support alocally made product because it 

was ‘‘hard to find’’ local products to support 

these days. 

Under the new ownership, summer 

opening hours at the trailer in Victoria 

Square and the Kaiapoi shop have been 

extended, with both outlets open from 9am 

to 9pm until February 28. 

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Growth leads to Tuahiwikura expansion 

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Itwas ‘‘a full circle’’ moment forRachael 

Williams and Dot Singh at the opening of a 

new whare at Te Kura oTuahiwi late last 

year. 

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presiding member, and Ms Singh, the 

tumuaki (principal), joined forcesto 

celebrate the completion of aMinistry of 

Educationled building project. 

As well as the new whare, Tūranga 

Tuarua, seven new teaching spaces, 

refurbishedclassroom and landscaping 

has given the school anew look as it 

preparestogrow to 250 tamariki. 

Ms Singh,who has whakapapa at 

Tuahiwi, and Ms Williamsjoined the 

teaching staff together at the kura 15 years 

ago,before going on to different roles. 

‘‘I taught here for 12 years, my three girls 

have gone here and now by eldest daughter 

is returning next year to begin teacher 

training,’’ Ms Williams says. 

‘‘It’s partofthat full circle. You come and 

work here and then you give back.’’ 

While Ms Williams was teaching at the 

Celebrate ... Te Kura oTuahiwi board oftrustees presiding member Rachael Williams and 

tumuaki (principal) Dot Singh celebrate the opening ofTūranga Tuarua, the kura’s new 

whare /hall. 

PHOTO: DAVID HILL 

kura, the roll fell to 76, but with therebuild 

it now has acapacity for250 tamariki. 

The turnaround was thanks to the 

perseverance of Ms Singhand previous 

tumuaki Sue Ross and Melanie Taite 

Pitama, she says. 

‘‘There has been alot of hard work from 

Dot and Mel to get here, and Sue before 

them. 

‘‘There was lots of liaising and promoting 

the school and encouraging people to bring 

their tamariki here. 

‘‘And now alot of whānau are bringing 

their tamariki back here.’’ 

The rebuild was delayed twice and then 

got caught up in the Ministry of Education’s 

review of 352 school building projects last 

year. 

The new whare has been named Tūranga 

Tuarua by NgāiTūāhuriri upoko (leader) 

Te Maire Tau, Ms Singh says. 

‘‘Our old hall was named Tūranga and we 

wanted to keep the name, so this is the next 

generation Tūranga.’’ 

The whare is designed to hold 250 

people, meaning the kura will finally be 

able to hold full school assemblies, 

prizegivings and indoor sports. 

With the project complete, attention 

turns to refurbishing the administration 

block and building anew staffroom, to 

support the growing staff. 

‘‘Everyone walks into the staffroom 

because they think it’s the office, so this will 

mean the staff can have their privacy,’’ Ms 

Singh said. 

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Achievers recognised 

Eight students from across the Hurunui 

District were recognised at the 2025 

Secondary School Achievers Awards. 

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Gwyn Williams. 

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Form Teacher,Phil Biddlecombe. 

The Fund was established in 2000, and 

to date 161 young people have received 

grants. Hurunui District Council gives 

$10,000 annually its Law Firm, Buddle 

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RgaNew Life Dux 

Emmeline Robinson was named Dux at 

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learning areas’’. 

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her courses. 

Emmeline intends to study data science 

at the University of Canterbury. 

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says. 

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Dux ... Emmeline Robinson with Rangiora 

New Life School associate principal Stuart 

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Haere mai ki tewhānau oTeKura Tuatahi oKaiapoi 

We are excited to warmly welcome students back to school on 

Monday 2nd February 2026 

School starts at 8:55am. 

Starting with amihi whakatau in our school 

hall to greet our new staff and whānau. 

We invite you to our open classrooms and 

Technology Centre on 

Thursday 29th January 2026 

from 11am -12pm 

The school office will be open on 

Monday 26th January 2026 

For new enrolments and general enquiries. 

Please email office@kbs.school.nz for 

an enrolment appointment. 

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Welcometothe newschoolyear. 

28 January New Enrolment Day 

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2February First dayofclassesfor allYear9-13students 

5February House Sports Day 

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NZPF’snew president 

OAS changes 

ByDAVID HILL, 


Jason Miles admits he will miss 

supporting students at sports, 

cultural, arts and music events. 

The Kaiapoi North School 

principal is taking two years leave 

as he steps into the role of New 

Zealand Principals’ Federation 

president. 

‘‘It’s abig change. I’ve been the 

vicepresidentfor the last four 

years. 

‘‘I will miss being principal and 

alot about the school. I’ve always 

kept up the interaction with the 

kids through sport and Itake alot 

of pride watching our kids on the 

stage and in the community.’’ 

Mr Miles was first elected to the 

national executive in 2018. 

The vicepresident’s role has 

been voluntary, which he has had 

to juggle while serving as aschool 

principal. 

His new role is full time, based 

in Wellington and advocating for 

principals, teachers and children 

‘‘for the best education system 

that we can have in Aotearoa New 

Zealand’’. 

Kaiapoi North School board of 

trustees presiding member Greg 

Thompson said Mr Miles has been 

‘‘instrumental’’ in the success of 

the school over the last 17 years. 

‘‘Myself and the board are 

extremely proud of what Jason 

has done in advocating for 

structured literacy and in 

interacting with policy makers, 

and what he has done for Kaiapoi 

North. 

‘‘It shows how much he cares 

for the school.’’ 

Mr Thompson said he was 

Kaiapoi principal ... Jason Miles 

PHOTO DAVID HILL 

confidentMrMiles will be a 

strong advocate for North 

Canterbury schools in his new 

role. 

Mr Miles said it was an 

‘‘exciting’’ time in education, with 

changes to the curriculum coming 

across all year levels. 

‘‘I’ve got adeep interest in 

making sure educationhas equity 

for all children andhas adequate 

support andresourcing forall 

schoolsand the curriculum is 

effective for allNew Zealand 

children. 

‘‘I have astrong belief that 

schools need to make sure that we 

are teachingEnglish and Maths at 

ahigh level.’’ 

Kaiapoi North School has been 

aleader in structuredliteracy, 

introducingits ownprogramme in 

2018. 

Mr Miles said he is alsoan 

advocate for students having a 

range of opportunities, including 

the arts, science, music, sports 

and culture. 

‘‘I am equally passionate that 

children should be given 

opportunities to try new things 

and have an opportunity to shine 

in areas they have skills in and a 

passionfor.’’ 

This year, Kaiapoi North 

School was hip hop primary 

school national champion, and 

won the Canterbury jump jam 

champs. 

The school has also offered a 

‘‘three peaks challenge’’, where 

students climb three local 

mountains, as well as success on 

the sports field, and producing 

strong Māori and Pasifika 

cultural groups. 

Aformer pupil of Kaiapoi 

North School, Mr Miles began his 

teaching career in 1993, before 

becoming teaching principal at 

View Hill School. 

After stints as principal at 

Tinwald (Ashburton) and 

Harewood (Christchurch) 

schools, he returned to his old 

primary school 17 years ago as 

principal. 

It has been achallenging time, 

navigating earthquakes, a 

rebuild, arson, the impact of the 

Mosque shootings and Covid. 

‘‘There’s been alot to work 

through, but there’s been such a 

positive and vibrant community, 

and an excellent staff.’’ 

Deputy principal Felicity 

Fahey will be stepping up into the 

role of acting principal next year, 

while assistant principal Phil 

Henderson has been appointed 

acting deputy principal. 

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Achanging of the guard 

provides an ‘‘exciting 

opportunity’’ at Oxford Area 

School, says board of trustees 

presiding member Aaron 

Campbell. 

Principal Mike Hart has 

accepted asecondment with 

the Ministry of Education this 

year, withdeputy principal 

Lesley Inchstepping up as 

acting principal for 12 months. 

Another deputy principal, 

Sharyn Whitlow, is also moving 

on, leading to arefresh in the 

school’s senior leadership. 

‘‘It is acomplete change of 

senior leadership, which is 

exciting,’’ Mr Campbell said. 

‘‘We are stoked for Mike. It is 

agreat opportunity for him and 

we are very proud he is the one 

who has been chosen. 

‘‘It is also agreat opportunity 

for Lesley and our two new 

deputy principals.’’ 

Mr Hart will be the Ministry 

of Education’s senior 

leadership advisor for area 

schools (years 1to13), arole 

filled by Hurunui College 

principal Stephen Beck over 

the last two years. 

‘‘It is an opportunity to work 

witharea schools across the 

SouthIsland,’’ Mr Hart said. 

‘‘The role involves 

supporting schools,being able 

to get to the isolated rural 

schools in the South Island and 

being able to advise and 

champion area schools with the 

Ministry of Education.’’ 

He has been at the school for 

14 years,including four years 

as deputy principal and then 10 

years as principal. 

He will continue to live in 

Oxford with his family. 

Mr Hart has been asupporter 

of the Oxford Area School 

Observatory and the push for 

international dark sky status 

for the Oxford area. 

He said he plans to attend 

the observatory’s 20year 

celebrations later this year. 

Mrs Inch has been at the 

school for 15 years,starting out 

as aprimary school teacher 

and she has been part of the 

leadership team for five years, 

with responsibility for the Year 

1to6classes. 

‘‘It’s an exciting opportunity. 

I’m pretty passionate about this 

school,’’ Mrs Inch said. 

‘‘I live in and have been a 

part of this community for a 

long time.’’ 

She said her children 

attended the school, her 

husband farms in the area and 

the family has been active in 

the local netball, rugby and 

lawn bowls clubs. 

Assistant principal Justin 

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deputy principal and will be 

joined by the school’s head of 

physical education and health, 

Kieran Rae. 

The pair will have 

responsibility for the year 7to 

13 classes. Tanya Wells has 

been appointed acting deputy 

principal with responsibility 

for year 1to6classes. 

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Finishing touches are being putonnew 

car builds all over the country as car 

enthusiasts burn the midnight oil to get 

ready for ‘‘Chapter36’’ of the South 

Island’s largest and premier hot rod 

event —Trillo Metals Muscle Car 

Madness. 

It will also feature aspecial Ford 

display as it celebrates the 90 year 

anniversary of the 1935/36 Ford. 

The annual event is due to invade 

Rangiora on January 24 and 25, and 

preparations for the influx of cars and 

enthusiasts are well under way. 

Based at the A&P Showgrounds, 

Rangiora's population puts outthe 

welcome mat for the many thousands of 

enthusiasts that come to their North 

Canterbury town from all over New 

Zealand. 

In addition, there is visitors from 

Australia, Hawaii, Californiathe United 

States and England. 

Organiser Craig Steere says the event 

is tremendous for the local community 

bringingin‘‘several million dollars’’ to 

the area. 

He saysover 1200 cars are expected 

over the weekend with Saturday by far 

the main day. 

‘‘This year we don't clash with the Beer 

Festival so we can all go to that the 

following Saturday.’’ 

Craig asks drivers to drive safely and 

be ever watchful down Lineside Road, 

andaround the town where traffic is 

heavy. 

The show opens at 9am and runs until 

4pm each day,with entry $20for adults 

and children under 16 free. 

‘‘Last year there was major problems 

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‘‘So be mindful and carry an emergency 

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‘‘If in doubt, walk to the main gate. I 

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The biggest draw card of Muscle Car 

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It will start each day around 1.15pm. 

The finals will be held on Sunday. 

Acouple of top cars will be on show, 

including a1971 Chevrolet C10 pickup 

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The truck has won many ‘‘best in 

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It is its first appearance in the South 

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The original was built by Roger Devlin 

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seventies. 

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Farmers taking on the world 

Farmers travel to learn –but not 

always, says D. RossMacmillan, 

B.Ag.Sc, the founder of Farm To 

Farm Tours and aformer North 

Canterbury-based farm adviser. 

Below he discusses his three 

decades of experience travelling 

the worldwith mainly New 

Zealand farmers. 

Do farmers travel to learn? Yes —and no. 

Aftermore than three decades travelling 

around the world withmainly New 

Zealand farmers, I’ve seen some 

extraordinaryfarms, technologies and 

business models that are completely new 

to Kiwi eyes. 

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Yet when those same farmers return 

home, they rarely adopt the specific 

techniques they’ve seen overseas. 

There are good reasons for that. 

Our physical environment is different: 

climate, soils, topography. 

Our financial environment is different 

too: subsidies, market prices, labour 

availabilityand other resources. 

A‘‘perfect’’ system in Denmark, Canada 

or Argentina may simply not stack up 

under New Zealand conditions. 

You can’t just pick up afarming system 

from one country, drop it intoNew 

Zealand and expect it to work. 

But that doesn’t mean farmers don’t 

learn by travelling. Far from it. 

How it all started 

Farm To Farm Tours, grew directly out of 

this idea of travelling to learn. 

Thirtyseven years ago, Iwas afarm 

adviser in NorthCanterbury. Iran 

discussion groups, and after we had been 

around each other’s farmstwo or three 

times, many in the group felt it was time to 

go wider —tosee how other New 

Zealanders farmed in different regions. 

So Iorganised tours for Canterbury 

farmers to visit other parts of the country 

—Gisborne, Taihape, Southland, Otago, 

Nelson and Marlborough. 

Those early trips sowed the seeds of a 

commercial business. 

Farmers were willing to pay for 

structured travel that combined good 

company, good learning and abit of fun. 

Before long, we were heading offshore. 

Our first ventures were to Australia — 

including World Expo and the World 

Sheep and Wool Congress in Tasmania in 

the 1990s. 

Then outbound tours followed to the 

United Kingdom and Ireland, Canada, the 

United States, South America and Europe. 

As more farmers travelled with us, their 

appetite for new destinations grew leading 

to tours to China, Scandinavia, Russia, 

Turkey, Japan, Vietnam, India and various 

countries in Africa, to name afew. 

Our tours are never just aboutfarming 

—they also take in iconic cities and 

famous sightsalong the way. 

Just as importantly, they offer rare 

chances to get on to farms and into homes 

overseas, to sit at the kitchen table and talk 

directly with international farming 

counterparts. 

Learning in subtle ways 

If farmers usually can’t transplant 

overseas systems directly intoNew 

Zealand, what do they gain? 

In my experience, they pick up: 

Asense of global trends in agriculture; 

Insight intomarkets for farm products; 

Abroader understanding of how other 

farmers think and operate; 

Aclearer view of government policy, 

trade and politics in other countries. 

They also learn what not to do. Seeing 

heavily subsidised systems, or operations 

that rely on fragile policy settings, can be 

apowerful reminder of the strengths and 

weaknesses of our own model. 

These lessonsdon’t always translate into 

an obvious change on farm. More often 

they influence farmers’ planning in 

quieter ways: how they think about risk, 

investment, diversification, marketing and 

succession. The benefits accumulate over 

time. 

And because this is genuine 

professional development, aproportion of 

afarmer’s tour cost is usually taxdeductible 

against farm income —a 

practical recognition that this is more than 

just aholiday. 

New Zealand’s unique advantage 

There are not many countries witha 

farmingenvironment like New Zealand’s. 

Our proximity to the ocean tempers our 

climate. By international standards, it is 

neither particularly cold in winter nor 

particularly hot in summer. 

No part of New Zealandismore than 

about 100 kilometres from the coast, so the 

sea buffers our extremes. 

This allows temperate pastures based 

on ryegrass and white clover to grow in 

abundance. 

That, in turn,has led to apasturebased 

farming system which is largely unique to 

New Zealand —though there are some 

similarities in places like Ireland, parts of 

Chile and some coastal areas of the United 

States. Travelling farmers often come 

home with arenewed appreciation of that 

advantage. 

They see how much of theworld has to 

rely on housed systems, conserved feed 

and heavy inputs, and they recognise the 

value of being able to grow quality pasture 

for much of the year. 

Atrading nation needs curious farmers 

New Zealandhas been atrading nation for 

over acentury, selling agricultural 

products to more than 100 countries. 

Our products are generally well 

regarded and traded with integrity. But we 

are asmall economy with relatively few 

pillars beyond agriculture and inbound 

tourism. Shrewd marketing and adding 

value to our farm products is crucial if we 

are to be more than, as the old saying goes, 

acountry with champagne tastes on abeer 

income. 

For that reason, it’s important that we 

understand the trends, opportunities and 

vulnerabilities in the markets we sell into. 

Seeing those markets firsthand–meeting 

processors,traders, retailers and 

consumers –changes how farmers think 

about their role in the value chain. Travel 

helps connect the paddock to the plate, 

and the farm gate to the global 

marketplace. 

So yes, farmers do travel to learn. Not 

always in ways that show up as anew 

gadget in the shed, but in broader 

outlooks, betterinformed decisions, new 

networks and fresh ideas. 

You might be surprised what you find 

out –and what doors open –when you get 

off the farm and see how the rest of the 

world farms and trades.

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

SEFTON 213Copples Road 

Larger Lifestyle with Views 

This property offers theperfect combination of space, privacy and 

lifestyle in atruly breathtakinglocation. Designed for easy living, it 

blends comfort, practicality,and rural charmseamlessly.Inside, the 

home is light-filled and thoughtfullydesigned, with large, tinted 

windows and raised ceilings that capture theviews. Thekitchen is a 

standout, featuring stone benchtops, Bosch appliances, soft-close 

cabinetry, andacentral vacuumsystem. Year-round comfortis 

assuredwith three heat pumps, solar hot water tubes,and quality 

finishes throughout. The mastersuite includes patio access,awalk-inrobe,and 

atiled en suitewithabath overlookingthe scenery.Two 

additional doublebedrooms, afamilybathroom,and aseparate tiled 

laundry complete thelayout. Outside, theelevatedpositionprovides 

sweepingrural andcoastal views.The 13haofland is ideal for 

lifestyle livingorhobby farming, with stockyards, troughs, anda 

powered two-bay shed with aconcrete floor, automatic roller doors, 

andwater filtration systems.Easy-care grounds enhance thesense of 

serenitywhile maintainingpracticality. 

3 2 2 

ENQUIRIES OVER $1.39M GST Inclusive 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Kevin Rowe 

M 027 609 4227 

E kevin.rowe@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/RAN42787 

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73 Carters Road,AMBERLEY 

Phone: 03 313 0610 

Email:rangiora@pggwre.co.nz 

Helping growthe country 

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

AUCTION 

NEW LISTING 

AMBERLEY 2Haydon Place 

Must Be Sold! 

Built to capturethe sun, this spacious 250sqm 

(approx.) homeona2,302sqmsectionoffers endless 

potential. Featuringopen-plan kitchen, dining, and 

livingwith walk-in pantry,plusasemi-separate lounge, 

logburner, and heat pump.Three oversized 

bedrooms, including aprimary with en suite, plus a 

family bathroom with heated tiled floor andseparate 

toilet. Internal-access double garage,separate laundry, 

and large barn-style shed. Blankcanvas garden and 

stunning Mt Grey views–don’tmiss this opportunity! 

3 2 2 

AUCTION (Unless Sold Prior) 

12.00pm,Tuesday 3February, On-site 

VIEW 11.15-11.45am, 

Saturday 17 January 

Maria Rickerby 

M 027 563 1733 

E mrickerby@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 

E ruby.burney@pggwrightson.co.nz 

AMBERLEY 41 Douglas Road 

Perfect Blend of Character and Comfort! 

Warm and welcoming, this Amberleyhome sits on a 

generous 929sqm section in aprime location. Inside, 

enjoy alight-filled lounge with wood burner, a 

charmingkitchen withtimber cabinetry, and sunny 

dining spaces.Three bedrooms withbuilt-in 

wardrobes, aspacious bathroom, separate toilet, and 

laundry add practicality. Brand-new flooring 

throughout, including wet areas and garage, plus heat 

pumpfor year-roundcomfort.Fully fenced backyard, 

carport, and internal-accessdouble garage complete 

the package. Call Maria or Rubytoday! 

3 1 2 

OFFERS OVER $619,000 

CONSIDERED 

VIEW 2.15-2.45pm, 



M 027 563 1733 


Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 


pggwre.co.nz/AMB42232 


NEW LISTING 

AMBERLEY 43 BankStreet 

Smart, Sunny and Move in Ready! 

Rare opportunity on sought-after Bank Street!This 

1980s homefeatures anew, modern open-plan 

kitchen and dining flowing to aspacious living area 

and sunny north-facingpatio –perfectfor alfresco 

dining. Two generous bedrooms with built-in 

wardrobes, awell-appointed bathroom, separate 

toilet, and heat pump ensurecomfort year-round. 

Internal-access doublegarage, dedicated laundry, and 

excellent storage add convenience. Set onaflat, 

partially fenced sectionwithscope to enhance. Act 

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2 1 2 


CONSIDERED 

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M 027 563 1733 


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M 027 312 3533 


CHEVIOT 14 Levin Road 

Modern Comfort Meets Country Charm 

Welcometoyour countryside sanctuary!This 

modernised characterhomeoffersspace, charm, and 

versatility justminutes from Cheviot. Featuring four 

bedrooms plus aself-containedunit,open-plan living 

with abrand-new kitchen, andaseparate lounge with 

exposed rafters anddesigner fireplace. Enjoy sunsoaked 

spacesopeningtoacovered patio with 

stunningviews.Well-heated throughout, plussheds, 

veggiegarden, fruit trees,and stock facilities. Perfect 

forfamily, guests, or income. 

Contact Ruby or Maria today! 

5 2 1 


CONSIDERED 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 



M 027 563 1733 




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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KirstynBarnett 

021 312 230 

kirstyn.b@arizto.co.nz 

35 Goodwood Close, Rangiora 

Spacious Elegance, TopLocation 

Setinaquietcul-de-sac in Rangiora’s established northwest, this stately residence pairsarchitectural 

presence with family practicality. Fully reclad withacavity in 2011, you’lllovethe space, privacy andelegance 

combined with modern amenities and sunnyoutdoor entertaining. 

Themain lounge is generous with aclean air woodburner plus heat pump to enjoy everyseasonincomfort, 

and the kitchen is adelight .There’s room for the camper plus alarge internal double garage andamazing 

“Mancave” workshop, which canserve as athird garage. 

Deadline Sale Thursday29Jan 12pmunless sold prior. 

310m 2 925m 2 

4 2 3 

Deadline Sale: 12pm Thur29th Jan 

View: 2pm -2:30pm Sun 18th Jan 

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021 312230 

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DEADLINE SALE 

7Luxton Place, Rangiora 

3A1B1L1J566F 

FORSALE 

Cambridge Court, Rangiora 

Calling all first home buyers, 

investors, families and 

downsizers -this could bethe 

opportunityin2026 that you've 

all been waiting for! Ourcurrent 

family have enjoyed their time 

here and made it their own but 

with their next move locked in 

they need this one sold! 

Deadline Sale 

All offers to be presented 

4pm, Tuesday27January 

2026 (unless sold prior). 

View 

Saturday &Sunday 

12.00-12.30pm 

Daph O'Rourke 

027 8837993 

daph.orourke@raywhite.com 

Stuart Morris 

027422 6395 

stuart.morris@raywhite.com 

Titled sections. Only 2left! 

As successful as this boutique 

development has been our 

developerwants to tidythings 

up here. If you’ve got cash, he 

might just talk turkey! Call now 

formore information. 

ForSale 

Lot2-390m2 -$340,000 

Lot8-425m2 -$340,000 

Daph O'Rourke 

027 883 7993 


Stuart Morris 

027422 6395 


raywhitemorrisandco.co.nz/RAN32184 

RayWhiteMorris &CoReal Estate LimitedLicensed (REAA 2008) 


RayWhite Morris &CoReal Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

Open Home 

Open Home 

FORSALE 

14 Rapaki Street, Pegasus 

4A3B2L1D2J701F 

FORSALE 

46 Tiritiri Moana Drive, Pegasus 

4A2B2L2J730F 

4years ago, our perceptive 

owners decided tocreate their 

own magic. They built a 

spectacular 'forever' home, but 

life threw them acurveball. 

Departure is nowimminent, and 

with it comes the rarest of 

opportunities, available nowfor 

the briefest of times! 

ForSale 

Buyer Enquiry Over 

$1,450,000 

View 

Sunday1.00-1.30pm 

Stuart Morris 

027 4226395 


Susie Lowe 

027 9189131 

susie.lowe@raywhite.com 

This stunning lakefront property 

is an absolute showstopper - 

perfectlypositioned tomaximise 

breathtaking views in every 

direction. Capturing expansive 

north-facing reserve vistas and 

magical western lake sunsets, 

this home offers arare and 

remarkable opportunity! 

ForSale 

$1,495,000 

View 

Sunday2.00-2.30pm 

Stuart Morris 

027 422 6395 


Daph O'Rourke 

027 8837993 



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GARDENING 


YOUR lOcalspecialists 

fORallYOUR gaRdeningneeds 

January tasks in your vege or flower garden 

January can be abusy 

time in the garden, from 

new plantings, to ensuring 

plant health and keeping 

the water up to plants as 

the summer sun, and 

strong wind takes their toll. 

Vegetables 

Brassicas put in the garden 

during January will need 

protection from white butterfly 

caterpillars and grey aphids. 

Adusting of derris dust once 

afortnight or after rain will kill 

caterpillars. 

An alternative is to make 

lightweight frames and cover. 

The frames prevent white 

butterflies from landing on the 

plants and laying their eggs. 

Greyaphids are most 

effectively controlled by 

insecticides or by planting 

pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum 

cinerarifolium) as close as 

possible to brassicas. 

Pyrethrums’ insecticidal 

properties are in the white, 

daisylike flowers, not the 

leaves, so it is important to let 

plants flower. 

Grape hyacinths ... These succeed almost anywhere and increase rapidly. 

In areas where potato blight 

is found, spraying crops at 

regular intervals may be 

necessary. 

Onions are ready for 

harvesting once the leaves start 

turning brown or begin drying 

up. 

Pull out onions,then place in 

adry, airy and sunny place to 

dry completely. 

Store for useduring winter by 

stringing bunches or placing in 

asingle layer on awirenetting 

rack. 

Flowers 

Plant freesias, grape hyacinths, 

fritillarias and the bulbous 

irises Iris reticulata, juno (I. 

bucharica), Dutch, Spanish and 

English types forspring now. 

Natives of South Africa, 

freesias enjoy awarm, sunny 

position with alight soil. 

They give good results under 

cloches and in greenhouses, as 

PHOTO: FILE 

well as in sunny parts of the 

garden. 

Grape hyacinths, or 

matchheads, succeed almost 

everywhere, increase rapidly 

and can be naturalised 

underneath deciduous plants. 

Bulbous irises flower over a 

long period, starting in late 

winter with the blues and 

purples of Iris reticulata. 

Irises like light, welldrained 

soil in full sunshine and will 

multiply surprisingly quickly. 

TheOneStopShop 

ForAHealthy& 

Colourful Garden 

Do not buy any of these irises 

if there are black marks on the 

outside, as it indicates fungal 

disease. 

Lawn clippings are useful for 

mulching under shrubs, roses 

and other surfacerooting 

plants at this time of the year. 

Apply them only after the soil 

has been well watered and do 

not spread deeper than about 

5cm. 

Many roses grow well from 

cuttings and bush rose cuttings 

can be taken from now until 

Easter. Pieces from flowerbearing 

shoots 15cm20cm long 

make the best cuttings and can 

be treated like rambler rose 

cuttings. 

Most bush roses do best when 

grafted on astock with amore 

vigorous root system. 

Fruit 

Grapes willbeshowing colour 

and some getting close to fully 

ripe. An important task at this 

stage is to keep vines watered. 

When grapes are halfcoloured, 

give vines no more water until 

after the fruit has been picked. 

Grapes in greenhouses need 

good ventilation.

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How many words of three ormore 

letters, including plurals, can you make 

from the six letters, using each only 

once? 

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allowed. There’s atleast one six-letter 

word. 

Good 20 Very Good 24 Excellent 29 

19 20 21 

22 23 24 25 26 

27 28 

29 

Across 

1. Somethingbannedorprohibited 

(9,5) 

10. Terrible(5) 

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16. Unattractive (9) 

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14. Flier, 16. Unsightly, 19. Disappear, 20. Tress, 22. Parting, 25. Neglect, 27. 

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DECODER 

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which letters are represented by the other numbers. 

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What’s happening in your 

community... 

Kaiapoi’sNew Pontoon Readyfor Summer 

A long-awaited boost for Kaiapoi’s rowing and water 

sports community has been delivered, with the 

completion of anew launch facility atMurphy Park. 

The new pontoon marks the completion of aproject 

years inthe making, achieved through collaboration 

between Council, local clubs, and agenerous 

community supporter. 

The completed pontoon measures approximately 

22m by3.3m and includes two aluminium gangways. 

Positioned parallel to the riverbank, itispermanently 

open to the public and designed tocater for rowing 

clubs, schools, and recreational users. 

The new facility forms part of awider redevelopment 

of Murphy Park, which includes upgraded parking, 

landscaping and improved facilities that will benefit 

multiple sports codes and park users. 

“This project shows what can be achieved when 

Council works alongside the community. Bycombining 

Council funding with local expertise and generosity, 

we’ve delivered ahigh-quality, long-lasting asset 

that will be used by awide range of people, without 

placing unnecessary pressure on ratepayers,” says 

Greenspace portfolio holder, Councillor Brent Cairns. 

More information about this project can be found at 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

NZRT-12isLookingfor Volunteers 

Want to support your community during adisaster? 

NZRT-12 islooking for new volunteers tojoin the 

Waimakariri District Civil Defence response team. 

Come along toone of their recruitment and 

information evenings: 

•Wednesday 28 January and Wednesday 11February 

•6.30pm (presentation from 7pm) 

• Rangiora Town Hall. 

You’ll get to train alongside experienced emergency 

response professionals, learn practical and life-saving 

skills, build confidence, and be part of ateam that 

shows upwhen your community needs help most. 

NZRT-12 isapart of awider volunteer network in 

Waimakariri ofwhich all play their part in supporting the 

community during emergency events. Follow NZRT-12 

on Facebook to see what they’re all about. 

This isalso atimely reminder to ensure your household 

is prepared for the next civil defence emergency. 

AlcoholLicence Applications 

To view all public notices for new and 

renewal alcohol licence applications visit 

waimakariri.govt.nz/publicnotices 

Dudley Park Aquatic 

Centre is closed for 

maintenance 

Essentialmaintenance is being 

carried outatDudleyPark Aquatic 

Centre from Monday 5Januaryto 

Sunday 25 January. 

Fancy aswim? The Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre 

and Oxford Pool are open. 

Find out more atwaimakariri.govt.nz 

Thank you for your patience. 

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chapterbooks, non-fiction, graphic 

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

By DAVID HI L, 

LocalDemocracyReporter 

It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to 

make itquicker and easier to build 

major projects when it pa sed into law 

last December. 

But none of thefive North Canterbury 

projects included in the Government’s 

FasttrackA provalsAct have 

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’ 

projects in thefasttrack proce s. 

They were among 149 projects listed 

in thelegislation. 

In astatementreleased last w ek, 

Infrastructure Minister ChrisBishop 

and Regional Development Minister 

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149 

projectshad lodged substantive 

a plications with the Environmental 

Protection Authority (EPA), since the 

a provalsregime was established in 

February. 

Of those, none have b en a proved so 

far, withthefirst 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 facilityand fish scr en. 

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed 

none of the five NorthCanterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alisted projectcan 

a ply to theEPA wherean‘expert 

panel’ wi l a se s theprojectand 

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’. 

Panel convenors determine theextent 

of the consultation, meaning the is no 

guarant e local communities wi l have a 

say. 

There is notimeframe for alisted 

projec to lodge an a plication, the 

spokesperson said. 

When the project list was a nounced 

in October last year, Mr Bishoppointed 

the finger at councils forcreating the 

housing crisis. 

‘Speaking in general terms, councils 

have contributed to our housing crisis 

by being overlypicky aboutwhere 

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

The W odend and west Rangiora 

developments have since b en included 

in the newWaimakariri District Plan 

adopted last month, meaningtheymay 

not n ed to be fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigationCompany 

chairperson David Croft said the 

company anticipated aresource consent 

would be grantedbyEnvironment 

Canterbury(ECan) inthe next few 

months, after it waslodged in 2023. 

‘It l okslike the normal consenting 

proce swi lbefaster. In somewaysit 

wouldbethe ideal situation because 

everybody hashad the chancetohave 

their say in asystem theyare familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fund was 

a nouncedearlier thismonth for the 

Balmoral water storageproject. 

Theproposed Ōhoka development 

was rejectedfrom the District Plan, 

after aprivate plan change requestwas 

rejected by an independent 

commi sioner in November 2023. 

It is sti l subjec toanEnvironment 

Court a peal. 

An Environment Courtspokesperson 

said the a pe lant,Carter Group, has 

b en directed to advise thecourt by 

August 2 ‘how orwhether it intends to 

proc ed ’. 

Waimakariri District Council 

developmentpla ning managerMa t 

Baconsaid underthe newDistrict Plan, 

the site oftheproposed Ohoka 

development is zoned rura lifestyle. 

It mean the farmland could be subdividedinto 

4halots, but not into an 

850home development as proposed. 

Carter Group wascontacted for 

comment but areply had notb en 

received by the time the North 

Canterbury News wen to print. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

has b en completing geotech reports as 

it continues scopingwork for the 

proposed W odend Bypa s. 


by RNZand NZ On Air. 

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MainPower Trust (the Trust) holds all of the ordinary shares in MainPower New 

ZealandLtd (MainPower)onbehalfofqualifying customersinthe NorthCanterbury 

area. The Trust’s purpose is to manage the shareholding ofMainPower and other 

assets forthe benefit of thosequalifying customers. 

TheTrust is governed by sevenTrustees,three of whom must nowretire by rotation. 

Allan Berge, JoAshby and Gary Walton are the retiring trustees. JoAshby has 

indicated she will not seek re-election. Allan Berge and Gary Walton can stand for 

re-election if they choose. 

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Independent Returning Officer, on the free phone election helpline 0800 666 028, 

or from the office ofthe Trust Secretary at Koller &Hassall Ltd, 267 High Street, 

Rangiora. Completed nomination forms must beinthe hands of the Returning 

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from 9February2026,withvoting closingat12noon on 6March 2026. MainPower 

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PROPOSED TEMPORARYROADCLOSURES 

Pursuant to theTransport (Vehicular Traffic 

RoadClosure)Regulations 1965,noticeis 

hereby giventhatthe Waimakariri District 

Council,for thepurpose of thePrimary Sports 

CanterburyTriathlon,proposestoclose the 

following roadstoordinaryvehicular trafficfor 

theperiods indicatedhereunder. 

Roadsproposedtobeclosed: 

•South Eyre Road, from Poyntzs Road to 

Harewood Road 

•Harewood Road, from South Eyre Road to 

Carleton Road. 

During the proposed period ofclosure, 

the following provision will be made for 

ordinary vehicular traffic which would 

otherwise use the road: Signed detours 

will be in place. 

Period of proposed closure 

17 February 2026, 10am to2pm, 

Any person objecting to the proposals 

is called upon tolodge notice of their 

objection and grounds thereof in writing, 

before 4pm, 23 January 2026 atthe office 

of the Waimakariri District Council, 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 7440. 

NOMINATIONSSOUGHTFOR DRAINAGE 

ANDWATER ADVISORY GROUPS 

If you would like tobemore involved with 

your local community, being amember of 

aDrainage orWater Advisory Group isa 

great way of meeting people and making 

acontribution. 

The Council has established anumber of 

drainage and water advisory groups in the 

district, and the membership isreviewed 

on athree yearly basis after each local 

government election. Nominations are 

sought for the following advisory groups: 

• Clarkville Rural Drainage Advisory Group 

• Central Rural Drainage Advisory Group 

• Coastal Rural Drainage Advisory Group 

• Ohoka-Mandeville Rural Drainage 

Advisory Group 

• Oxford Rural Drainage Advisory Group 

• Waimakariri Water Race Advisory Group. 

Each group has three meetings ayear and 

may beheld during both work hours and 

after hours. 

Therural drainage advisory groups generally 

coverthe ruralareas of thedistrictwhere 

drainage ratesare collected formaintenance 

and capitalprojects. 

For clarification ofthe area covered byany 

of the groups, adistrict map ofthe drainage 

areas and water races can befound by 

visiting our website, waimakariri.govt.nz and 

then searching “Stormwater &Drainage”. 

Alternatively, please contact Jason Recker 

at the Council offices. 

Acopy ofanapplication form and the Policy 

for the Advisory Groups are available onour 

website, waimakariri.govt.nz or at each of 

the Council service centres. 

Nominations will be received until 

Thursday,5February 2026. 

Please address to: 


Gerard Cleary 

General Manager, Utilities and Roading 

Waimakariri District Council 

Private Bag 1005 

Rangiora 7400 

Unless otherwisestated, thefollowing 

meetings will be held in December 2025 in the 

CouncilChamber,215 High Street,Rangiora. 

CouncilAnnualPlanBudgetMeeting 

Tuesday, 27 and Wednesday 28 January at9am. 

Council 

Tuesday, 3February at9am. 

Oxford-Ohoka CommunityBoard 

Wednesday, 4February at6.30pm atWest 

Eyreton Hall, 40 Earlys Road, West Eyreton. 

(The Public Forum section of the agenda will 

occur from 6.30pm to6.45pm). 

Woodend-Sefton CommunityBoard 

Monday, 9February at 5.30pm at the Woodend 

Community Centre, School Road, Woodend. 

Utilitiesand RoadingCommittee 

Tuesday, 10 February at 9am. 

District Planning andRegulationCommittee 

Tuesday, 10 February at 1pm. 

Rangiora-AshleyCommunity Board 

Wednesday, 11 February at 7pm. 

Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi CommunityBoard 

Monday, 16February at5pm at the Ruataniwha 

Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi. 

Auditand Risk Committee 

Tuesday, 17 February at 9am. 

Council—AnnualPlanConsultationApproval 

Tuesday, 17 February at 11.30am. 

Communityand RecreationCommittee 

Tuesday, 17 February at 1pm. 

Agendaswillbeavailable twoworking days 

before themeeting. Agendas,Minutes,and 

audiorecordings of meetings canbefound on 

theCouncil's website: waimakariri.govt.nz 

SarahNichols 

Governance Manager 

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2025Hilux SR 

Extra-Cab4WD 

Ex-Demo,150Kw2.8L 

TurboDiesel Auto, 

2,600kms 

$ 

59,995 

2023 Highlander 

Limited Hybrid 

2.5L Hybrid Petrol, 

Immaculate, 23,000kms 

$ 

67,995 

2024Ford 

EverestWildtrak 

3.0L V6 TurboDiesel, 

7-Seater,42,600kms 

$ 

73,995 

2023 LandCruiser 

PradoVX 

150Kw2.8L Turbo Diesel, 

7-Seater,40,600kms 

$ 

76,995 

2025 Highlander 

Limited Hybrid 

Ex-Demo2.5L Hybrid 

Petrol Auto, 2,100kms 

$ 

79,995 

2024 

LandCruiser 70 LX 

4.5L TurboDiesel, 

5-Speed Manual, 

85,900kms 

$ 

89,995 

EveryToyotaCertified car 

comeswithaminimum of: 

*Toyota Certified Vehicle Warranty cover is for12months/15,000km from the dateofvehicle purchase, whichever 

occursfirst. Balanceofother vehicle warrantymay apply.Warranty terms, conditions ,and exclusions apply. 

Open Mon-Fri8am-5.30pm, Sat9am -4pm 

CnrPercivaland Alfred Streets, Rangiora 

03 3138186 |rangioratoyota.co.nz

100% LOCALLYOWNED &OPERATED. 

Pricesvaliduntil 15th 28thOctober2025 

January 2026 


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

Excludes special quotes, on account (credit and cash) purchases, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The same instock 




RANGIORA

RANGIORA 

100%LOCALLYOWNED &OPERATED. 



*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: January 15, 2026

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