North Canterbury News: March 12, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Issue 1186 | 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 

Sideline behaviour initiative to begin in NC 

Behaviour on the sidelines of several 

youth sports in North Canterbury will soon 

be in the spotlight. 

NC Sports (The North Canterbury Sport 

&Recreation Trust) is launching aregionwide 

initiative aimed at strengthening the 

culture of youth sport aimed at helping 

build positive environments foryouths, 

volunteers and referees. 

The Positive Sideline Behaviour 

programme is underwritten by NC Sports 

and supported by Bayleys Real Estate. 

It is aproactive response to growing 

concerns about sideline conduct at junior 

and grassroots level —and acommitment 

to ensuring local sport remains apositive 

experience for everyone involved. 

For nearly 40 years, NC Sports has 

supported the wellbeing of the region 

through inclusive sporting and recreation 

programmes. 

But like many communitiesacross New 

Zealand, North Canterbury has seen 

increasing instances of verbalabuse, 

unsportsmanlike behaviour and excessive 

pressure placed on young players and 

referees. 

NC Sports Chief Executive Michael 

Sharpe says the Trust believes it has a 

responsibility to lead. 

‘‘We are incredibly proud of the role 

sport plays in shaping young people in 

North Canterbury,’’ Mr Sharpesays. ‘‘But 

we also know that the environment around 

the game —especially on the sidelines — 

has apowerful influence on how our 

community experiences sport.’’ 

‘‘As aregional sports trust, we are 

committed to upholding industry best 

practice for youth sport. That means 

ensuring apositive, safe and supportive 

experience not just for players, but for 

parents, coaches, volunteers and officials 

as well.’’ 

Sharpe says even isolated incidents of 

poor behaviour can have lasting 

consequences. 

‘‘Sideline conduct can be asignificant 

barrier to participation. It can discourage 

volunteers, contribute to referee 

shortages, and ultimately affect whether 

young people stay involved in sport. 

‘‘If we want our clubs to maintain strong 

participation levels, we need to set clear 

standards now.’’ 

The programme will begin by working 

closely alongside NorthCanterbury 

Netball Centre, North Canterbury 

BasketballAssociation, and Waimakariri 

United FootballClub to model the 

initiative before rolling it out more widely 

across other sporting codes. 

Together,they will develop consistent 

sideline behaviour guidelines, visible 

venue signage,and aligned messaging that 

reinforceexpectations across clubs and 

competitions. 

‘‘Launching this collectively strengthens 

the message,’’ Mr Sharpe says. 

‘‘Whencodesare aligned, families 

understand that positive sideline 

behaviour isn’t optional —it’s the 

standard.’’ 

He says positive role modellingis 

central to the initiative. 

‘‘Young people are watching and 

learning from the adults around them.The 

way we speak to referees, the way we 

respond to decisions, and the way we 

value effort over outcome all shape a 

child’s experience. 

‘‘In youth sport, we sometimes see a 

‘winatallcosts’ mentality creep in. 

Community sportshould be about 

development, connection and enjoyment 

first.’’ 

The initiative has secured strong 

backing from Bayleys Real Estate, whose 

Sales Manager Brook Yates says the 

programme aligns closely with the 

company’s values. 

‘‘Bayleys has alongstanding focus on 

supporting social, sporting and cultural 

programmes that enhance the 

communities we live and work in,’’ Yates 

says. 

‘‘Community sport brings people 

together and builds strong local 

connections.’’ 

‘‘When NC Sports approached us about 

Positive Sideline Behaviour, we 

recognised it as amuchneeded initiative. 

The experience people have at sport — 

whetherasaplayer, parent, coach or 

supporter —shapes how they feel about 

being involved. Creating more positive, 

respectfulenvironmentswill have lasting 

benefits well beyond the field.’’ 

As part of the rollout, NC Sports is 

advertising for adedicated Positive Sports 

Advisor to introduce the Sideline 

Behaviour Programme, with applications 

From the sidelines ... Basketball is one of three North Canterbury sports chosen to model 

anew initiative —aPositive Sideline Behaviour programme —before its rolled out to other 

sports. 

PHOTO: FILE 

closing on April 9. 

The role will lead the implementation 

and longterm development of the 

initiative. 

‘‘This isn’t ashortterm campaign,’’ 

Sharpe says. 

‘‘We are investing in leadership because 

cultural change takes time. We want this to 

be embedded in how we do sport in North 

Canterbury.’’ 

Ultimately, Positive Sideline Behaviour 

aims to protect what makes local sport 

special. 

‘‘When our sidelines are positive, our 

players are more confident, our officials 

feel respected, our volunteers feel valued, 

and our clubs are stronger,’’ Sharpe says. 

‘‘This programme is about making sure 

that passion builds people up —not pulls 

them down.’’ 

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NEWS 

2 North Canterbury News, March 12, 2026 

Guardianship of river birds at risk 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

The guardianship of the Ashley 

Rakahuri River’s (ARRG) rare and 

endangered birds has reached acritical 

point and thepublic is now being asked 

for funding help. 

For 25 years volunteer Nick Ledgard 

has driven conservation work along the 

river. 

During the past 10 years he has been 

joined by another volunteer, Grant 

Davey, aretired geologist and 

photographer. 

Granthas worked 40 to 50 hours a 

week alongthe river and endless hours 

on his computer recording and 

analysing scientific data from the area 

toensure the predatortrapping work 

beingdone by ARRG is targeted to 

achieve the best results possible. 

Ayoung Welsh springer spaniel 

named Evie, who is owned by Grant and 

his wife Val, joined ARRG in 2024 and 

she has becomeahighly effective 

rodent detector. 

But the small ARRG team can no 

longer continue to do this vital work 

along the river without more help. 

Last summer with funding from the 

Rata Foundation and the Environment 

Canterbury Waitaha ActiontoImpact 

Fund, ARRG was able to employ a 

young field operations ranger Emily 

Wium to assist Grant with his river work 

on atemporary contract. 

Thishas proved to be very successful 

and the hope is now that public 

donationscan be made to continue 

Emily’semployment longterm. 

Grant says it is vital that ARRG is able 

to raise funds to retain Emily, who has 

aBachelor of Science in geography and 

environmentalscience and aMaster of 

Science in disaster risk and resilience. 

She also has had experience working 

with the Christchurch District Council 

on predator control. 

Emilybegan working for ARRG last 

October. 

Her original employment agreement 

was until the middle of this month but 

new funding has enabled that to be 

On patrol ... AshleyRakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) field operations ranger Emily 

Wium working with Evie, ARRG’s young Welsh springer spaniel rat catcher along the 

AshleyRakahuri River, near Rangiora recently. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

extended until August. 

‘‘We absolutely have to raise enough 

money to make her permanent 

throughout the year,’’ Grant says. 

‘‘Without Emily, or someone like her, 

we cannot keep doing what we do and 

most certainly can't do better, which we 

must do,‘‘‘ he says. 

‘‘Predators are amassive problem 

and the trapping we do is quite 

ineffective. We have to do adifferent 

style of trapping with more traps 

around nests, and with finding the 

worst predators —Norway rats and cats 

—where they live and feed, and dealing 

with them there.’’ 

The AshleyRakahuri River is 

recognised as an environmental 

treasure/taonga which is one of New 

Zealand’s most important ecological 

waterways,and it is amodel of what can 

be achieved on braided rivers, big and 

small. 

At the river's mouth, the Waikuku 

Estuary/Te Aka Aka is an important 

feeding ground for migrating birds, 

including the kuaka/bartailed godwit. 

During arecent bird count, along 19 

kilometres of the river near Rangiora, 

1700 birds were recorded. 

Manyofthese birds including the 

tarapirohe/blackfronted tern, 

ngutupare/wrybill, the tōrea /pied 

oystercatcher, pohowera/banded 

dotterel, and tarāpuka/blackbilled gull 

are on aflight path to extinction 

without the public funding needed to 

continue the urgent help they need to 

survive. Donations can be made to 

ARRG, which is acharitable entity, by 

emailing ARGG chairwoman Sue 

Mardon at secretaryarrg@gmail.com 

for your donation tax credit receipt, or 

by contacting Sue on: 027 780 6407. 

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TheKaikōura District Council 

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the refurbished courts which meet the 

requirements of the district’s new 

lighting rules. 

Quality sports lighting means 

extended playing hours and more 

opportunities for local tennis players 

and netballers to thrive, the council says. 

The council passed new lighting rules 

as part of the Kaikōura District Plan in 

late 2026 to help the district obtain 

international dark sky sanctuary status. 

But council roading engineer James 

Prentice says the lighting design goes 

above and beyond the new rules. 

‘‘When we were looking at the 

Takahanga courts, we wanted lighting 

that not only works well for sport but 

respects Kaikōura’s environment and 

dark sky values, balancing community 

use with environmental responsibility. 

‘‘Good lighting design can achieve both 

performance and protection.’’ 

He said additional shielding has been 

incorporated to help minimiselight spill 

toward the coastline. 

The aim is to reduce artificial light 

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protection of the marine environment 

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The lights will not be operated 

between 10pm and 6am and will be 

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Unforgettablerail station stop 

BySHELLEY TOPP 

NEWS 

North Canterbury News, March 12, 2026 

3 

An unforgettable encounter at Otago’s 

Milton Railway Station during May 1953 

was the beginning of along romance for 

Ted and Irene McCreath. 

The Rangiora couple, who will 

celebrate their 70th wedding 

anniversary with family and friends on 

March 16, still have clear, fond 

memories of their first meeting at the 

station. 

Irene, who was then working as a 

secretary in Milton was visiting the 

station to give Ted atorch which had 

been borrowed and needed to be 

returned to his family. 

Ted was disembarking from the train 

on his way back to his family home in 

Lumsden, in Northern Southland, on 

leave from the Royal New Zealand Navy 

(RNZN). 

There was an instant attraction 

between the two, and when Ted’s leave 

was over he asked Irene if he could 

write to her while he was travelling the 

world, visiting the Falkland Islands, 

India, Pakistan China, Malta and 

Scotland during his enlistmentwith the 

RNZN. 

She agreed and they began acourtship 

mainly by correspondence which 

culminated in their engagement in 

Auckland during December 1953. 

At that time, Ted was based in 

Auckland with the RNZN for the late 

Queen Elizabeth II’s New Zealand visit 

and, although it was along way for Irene 

to travel from her home in Waihola, near 

Milton, the young couple were eager to 

see each other after along time apart. 

Irene planned to travel to Auckland by 

train, but Ted intervenedpaying for her 

to fly to the city instead. 

His decision proved fortuitous 

because if she had not flown to Auckland 

Irene would have been on board the 

Christmas Eve express train that 

plunged into the Whangaehu River after 

abridge collapsed killing 151 people in 

what became known as the ``Tangiwai 

train disaster". 

The couple married alittleover two 

years later, on March 16, 1956, at 

Dunedin’s First Church and spent their 

honeymoon in Oamaru. 

Their wedding was ‘‘a lovely day, with 

everything going according to plan’’, Ted 

said. 

But in the leadup to the big day he 

was ‘‘blissfully unaware’’ of the dramas 

unfolding which began with the wedding 

car —abeautiful big, black American 

Studebaker —being badly damaged 

when it crashed into the the back of a 

bus. 

It had to be replaced with aHumber 

Super Snipe on the day which was just 

as nice, Ted said. 

Irene's dad, Jack Anderton, also had a 

bad accident before the wedding. 

He was taken to hospital with 

suspected concussion, but insisted on 

Happy day ... Ted and Irene McCreath, of Rangiora, on their March 16, 1956 wedding day 

in Dunedin. 

PHOTO: SUPPLIED 

being at the wedding for Irene and 

appearsinthe couple's wedding photos 

with alarge white bandage wrapped 

around his head. 

Two yearsbefore Irene and Ted 

married, his sister Maureen McCreath 

married Irene’s brother Jim Anderton, 

—norelation to the former New 

Zealand politician —and they have 

remained close lifelong friends. 

Ted left the navy before he and Irene 

married and the couple originally lived 

in Milton, where Ted drove trucks fora 

living but he eventually moved to 

various other firms based throughout 

Otago and Southland, before the couple 

settled in Invercargill during 1966. 

They lived there for27years before 

building their retirement cottage at 

Coopers Creek, aremote part of Sandy 

Point Domain, near Invercargill. They 

also bought an old bus, turned it into a 

mobile home and spent their early 

retirement years travelling around New 

Zealand, taking months at atime to 

explore the country and now have many 

good friends nationwide from that time. 

The couple only came to Rangiora to 

live last year. 

‘‘We moved to Rangiora in September 

2025 to be nearer our two daughters, 

Kathleen, in Rangiora, and Karen, in 

Kaiapoi, and their young families,’’ Ted 

said. 

‘‘Our son Calum lives in Waldronville, 

asuburb of Dunedin, and our eldest son 

Ivan died in Auckland in 2017, aged 60 

years.’’ 

The move from their retirement 

cottage in Coopers Creek, where they 

had lived for 33 years was a‘‘huge 

wrench’’ having to leave so many of their 

friends behind. 

But being closer to Kathleen, Karen 

and their families has been ‘‘lovely’’, 

and Rangiora is proving to be a 

welcoming and friendly place to live, 

they say. 

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

By DAVID HI L, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to 

make it quicker and easier to build 

major projects when it pa sed into law 

last December. 

But none of the five North Canterbury 

projects included in the Government’s 

Fasttrack A provals Act have 

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’ 

projects in the fasttrack proce s. 

They were among 149projects listed 

in the legislation. 

In astatementreleased last w ek, 

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop 

and Regional Development Minister 

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149 

projects had lodged substantive 

a plications with the Environmental 

Protection Authority (EPA), since the 

a provals regime was established in 

February. 

Of those, none have b en a proved so 

far, with the first eight expected to be 

signed o f by the end of the year. 

Proposed housing developments at 

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora 

were listed in the legislation, along with 

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri 

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral 

water storage facility and fish scr en. 

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed 

none of the five North Canterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alisted projectcan 

a ply to theEPA where an ‘expert 

panel’ wi l a se s the projectand 

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’. 

Panel convenors determine theextent 

of the consultation, meaning the is no 

guarant e local communities wi l have a 

say. 

There is no timeframe for alisted 

projec to lodge an a plication, the 

spokesperson said. 

When the project list was a nounced 

in October last year, Mr Bishoppointed 

the finger at councils for creating the 

housing crisis. 

‘Speaking in general terms, councils 

have contributed to our housing crisis 

by being overly picky aboutwhere 

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

The W odend and west Rangiora 

developmentshave since b en included 

in the new WaimakaririDistrictPlan 

adopted last month, meaningtheymay 

not n ed to be fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigation Company 

chairperson DavidCroft said the 

company anticipated aresource consent 

would be granted by Environment 

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few 

months, after it was lodged in 2023. 

‘It l oks like thenormal consenting 

proce s wi l be faster. In somewaysit 

would be the ideal situation because 

everybody hashad the chancetohave 

their say in asystem theyare familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fundwas 

a nounced earlier thismonth for the 

Balmoralwater storageproject. 

The proposed Ōhoka development 

was rejected from the District Plan, 

afteraprivateplan changerequestwas 

rejected by an independent 

commi sioner in November 2023. 

It is sti lsubjec to an Environment 

Court a peal. 

An Environment Courtspokesperson 

said thea pe lant, Carter Group,has 

b en directed to advise the court by 

August 2 ‘how or whetheritintends to 

proc ed ’. 

Waimakariri District Council 

developmentpla ning manager Ma t 

Baconsaid underthe newDistrictPlan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is zoned rura lifestyle. 

It mean the farmland could be subdivided 

into 4ha lots, but not intoan 

850home developmentasproposed. 

Carter Group was contacted for 

comment but areply hadnot b en 

received by thetime the North 

Canterbury News wen to print. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

hasb en completing geotech reports as 

it continuesscopingworkfor the 

proposedW odend Bypa s. 

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4 The North Canterbury News, March 12, 2026 

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She and her business partner 

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Canterbury Business Awards hosted by 

Enterprise North Canterbury. 

Ms Anderson says winning the award 

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Reward offered to 

stop copper thefts 

ByROBYN BRISTOW 

Adramatic rise in copper thefts from 

power poles has prompted North 

Canterbury lines company MainPower 

to offer a$5000 reward for ‘‘significant’’ 

information about tampering with, or 

theft of, copper earthing wires. 

MainPower Chief Executive Sean 

Horgan says alarge number of copper 

earthing wires have been cut and stolen 

from power poles across theelectricity 

network since the beginning of theyear. 

The company estimates the thefts 

have cost it more than $1 million in 

repairs. 

Mr Horgan says the lines company is 

taking the ‘‘unusual’’ step of offering a 

reward due to safety concerns, the cost 

of replacement and the immediate need 

to curb the activity. 

Anyone with significant information 

is asked to call 0800WIRETHEFT to 

report any incidents. 

It is also working closely with a 

private investigator who is 

independently investigating incidents 

of copper theft. 

He says the value of the copper being 

stolen is low in the grand scheme of 

things. 

‘‘Copper currently sells for around 

$14 to $17 per kg, and each theft nets 

very little. 

‘‘To gain afew dollars, the individuals 

engaging in these highrisk criminal 

activities are putting our communities 

at risk of injury or even loss of life. 

‘‘Thesethefts underminethe safety 

and reliability of the network and 

reduce confidence in essential 

infrastructure our communitiesrely 

on.’’ 

Mr Horgan says there have been more 

than 200 thefts this year alone. 

‘‘Thegrowing number of incidents is 

putting pressure on our resources and 

costing our community alot in 

replacement and operational time. 

‘‘Not only are the thefts expensive 

and disruptive for our customers, its 

also incredibly dangerous. 

‘‘The earth wires play acritical role 

in maintainingasafe andstable 

electricity system, andtheir removal 

compromisesanimportantsafety 

mechanism.’’ 

Mr Horgan says the money spent on 

repairs, along with operational costs, 

would be much better spenton 

upgrading theMainPower electricity 

network or supporting the communities 

of North Canterbury. 

‘‘As acommunitytrust owned 

business, copper theft is costing every 

power consumer in the region.’’ 

Copper earthingwires are asafety 

feature.Ifthere is afault on apower 

pole, an earth wire will direct 

electricity safely into the ground. 

When earth wires are cut or stolen, 

there is arisk of electric shock, burns or 

fire, as well as the risk associated with 

removing an important safety feature 

from power poles. 

‘‘When these materials are stolen, it 

not only compromises the integrity of 

our infrastructure butalso puts our 

customers and the community at risk of 

electricalhazards,’’ Mr Horgan says. 

Contact theWire Theft Information 

Team on 0800 WIRETHEFT (0800 947 

384) or email wiretheft@mainpower.co. 

nz to share significant information. 

The reward conditionsare available 

to view on the MainPower website 

Business summit 

Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) is 

hoping to inspire local businesses 

through abusiness summit planned in 

May. 

Keynote speakers Nadia Lim, Mark 

Inglis and ecommerce strategist Rich 

Agraval will be speaking at the Rangiora 

RSA Club on Wednesday, May 13. 

ENC chief executive Heather 

Warwick says North Canterbury is full of 

innovative operators and businesses 

that consistently punch above their 

weight. 

‘‘The ENC Business Summit is about 

shining alight on what makes our region 

strong, while giving business owners 

tools they can apply to their own 

businesses. 

‘‘We want people to walk away feeling 

proud to operate in our region and 

confident about what is ahead.’’ 

Ms Lim is acelebrity cook and coowner 

of Royalburn StationinCentral 

Otago. 

Hanmer Springsbased Mr Inglis will 

speak about resilience, determination 

and the mindset required to lead 

through challenge and uncertainty. 

Mr Agraval, founder ofThe Meat Box, 

will offer apractical, data informed look 

at digital commerce, exploring the core 

revenue levers behind online growth. 

The summit will also feature an 

economic overview from Westpac’s 

Satish Ranchhod. 

Other speakers include leadership 

expert Kathryn Jackson, who will 

introduce practical tools for staying 

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healthier workplaces. 

Helen Pauley and Jason Stapley, from 

Sidekick Accounting, will talk about 

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numbers that matter most. 

Caelan Huntress, from Agentic 

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Couple TiredofBeing TiredTogether 

For38years,Alison andher husbandhad 

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Morningwalks around theneighbourhood, 

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somethingelse: sleeplessnights. 

”I’d lie there, mindracing, unableto 

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Thecouplewho onceslept peacefully were 

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“When Alison couldn’tsleep,neither 

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Sleep specialists confirm what this 

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OPINION 


This 

Week 

Sun 

Fishing 

Guide 

Moon 

Wind 

KAIKŌURA VIEWS 

MAYOR CRAIGR 

MACKLE 

Local A&Pshow a 

great day out for all 

The recent A&P show was a 

barnstorming success. 

The weather turned it on forthe day 

and there were heaps of things to do 

for everyone. 

The turnout of stalls and trades was 

exceptional. 

Iwant to share my congratulations 

to ‘Think Water’. 

Their staff did afantastic jobof 

explaining what they do and howtheir 

products work. 

We were also very fortunate to have 

so many world class shearers this year 

who were top class. 

The last of the cruise ships have 

sailed for the season. 

It’s ashame that their numbers have 

decreased this year but, on the upside, 

this has been the biggest summer for 

tourism since preearthquake levels. 

This summer saw a44percent 

increase in overseas visitors 

compared to a19% increaseacross the 

rest of the country. 

Punching above our weight again 

there. 

This month Ialso attended the 

LGNZ all of government sector 

meeting in Wellington where Ihad 

some very interesting conversations 

with other Mayors from around the 

country. 

It is really good to see that LGNZ are 

reframing their priorities for the year 

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ahead. 

My takeaway was that the 

government’s reform agenda will 

definitely bringchanges, and withit 

opportunities, for the sector. 

Although the summer weather has 

been hit and miss, driving around the 

district I’ve noticed alot of green 

pastures and some healthylooking 

stock about. 

All that rain has done some good for 

our rural community. 

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Around the electorate with 

 

Heart ofcommunities 

Across the Kaikōura electorate, Iam 

always impressed to meet dedicated and 

hardworking principals, teachers and 

students. 

Our rural schools are at the heart of local 

communities, providing aspecial kind of 

education and acommunityconnection 

that is truly unique. 

That’s why Iamexcited to see ‘Go Rural’ 

being launched this year,which provides 

financial support for up to 123 student 

teacherstotake up placements in rural 

and isolated schools across New Zealand. 

Final year students will soon be able to 

apply for a$4000 grant to support costs 

associated with completing professional 

experience placements. 

The really good news is that we now 

have more qualified teachersinthe 

education system including permanent, 

parttime and relief staff than in the past 

20 years. 

Primary teacher training enrolments 

rose 32 percent last year and secondary 

enrolments rose 27 percent, demonstrating 

that our initiatives to both attract new 

teachersand bring qualified teachers back 

into the workforce are working. 

In addition, the reliever workforce has 

also grown by 7.7 percent to around 20,000 

primary and secondary teachers. 

Of course, ourteachers and students 

need support in the classroom to help lift 

educational achievement. 

We’re rolling outnew science kits and a 

new teacherfacilitated writing tool for 

Year 6to10students, who are one year or 

more behind. 

We’re also refreshing the national 

curriculum from 2028. 

Working with Industry Boards to 

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broaden vocational subjects and develop 

pathways that are industry aligned will 

help ensure Kiwi kids are prepared for the 

jobs of tomorrow. 

Lifting educational achievement also 

requires early identification of individual 

student needs and timely support. 

Budget 2025 invested $746.7 million to 

strengthen learning support –the largest 

boost in ageneration. 

This year, more than 100,000 Year 1–8 

students and their teachers will benefit 

from new Learning Support coordinators 

across474 schools,supported by 800,000 

funded teacher aide hours with more 

being added every year. 

We’ve also increased five year 

agreement (5YA) funding by 50 percent, for 

the firsttime since 2010, so more students 

benefit from safe, warm and dry 

classrooms. 

We’ve had overwhelmingly positive 

feedback from principals and boards who 

can finally tackle those daytoday tasks 

like painting buildings,fixing windows and 

doors,and trimming old trees. 

Local schools benefitting include Amuri 

Area School, Ashley Rakahuri School, 

Broomfield School, Cheviot Area School, 

Greta Valley School, Hapuku School, 

Hurunui College, Kaikoura High School, 

Kaikoura Primary School, Kaikoura 

Suburban School, Leithfield School Te 

Kura oKōwai, Loburn School, North 

Loburn School, Omihi School, Rotherham 

School, Waiau School, and Waikari School. 

As agovernment, we’re committed to 

ensuring every child is inspired and 

engaged with their learning and I 

encourage parents to check out Parent 

Portal and join their child’s journey. 

MainPowerrecruiting for Customer Advisory Panel 

People are being sought for aCustomer 

Advisory Panel to complement 

MainPower’s engagement with its 

community. 

MainPower which is the North 

Canterbury electricity distribution 

company that stretchesfrom Kainga and 

Stewarts Gully through the Waimakariri 

and Hurunui and into the Kaikōura 

District, says the panel will highlight the 

consumer voice network decisionmaking. 

MainPower CE Sean Horgan says as a 

consumertrust owned business it was 

important to include its customers as 

much as practical in decisionmaking,. 

‘‘We currently survey our customers 

regularly, and hold intensive engagement 

sessions every other year —the addition 

of adedicated Customer Advisory Panel 

ensures we’re capturing the opinions of 

our communities on aregular basis.’’ 

MrHorgan says the company is looking 

for community guidance on arange of 

topics, from where investment in the 

network should be prioritised for future 

needs, to how the company can better 

support customers to flex up or downfor 

their energy needs. 

‘‘The energy sector is currently in a 

state of unprecedented growth and 

change. 

‘‘We’re interested in hearing from our 

communities to understand what is 

important to them. 

‘‘Is solar going to be more prolific 

across the network? How can we even out 

the peaks and troughs of energy supply 

without disrupting our customers lives? 

‘‘Is there abetter wayfor us to engage 

with our customers?’’ 

The answers would help us shape the 

MainPower network, its investments and 

its priorities over the coming years, Mr 

Horgan says. 

Positions on the panel are voluntary, 

but akoha will be paid to panellists to 

cover expenses like travel and time out of 

work. Twohour meetings have been 

scheduled for midday four times ayear, 

and its hoped all those on the panel will 

be able to attend in person. 

‘‘We appreciate this is abig ask for 

those community members outsideofour 

local area, so we are considering forming 

districtspecific panels in the future if the 

outcomes warrant it.’’ 

Aposition description and application 

form is available online through 

MainPower's website. Candidates should 

have ademonstrated commitment to 

community and customerfocused values, 

be willing to engage in opendialogue and 

providehonest feedback. 

Swell 

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Gore Bay 12:38pm 2.0 6:48pm 0.8 1:27pm 2.0 7:36pm 0.8 2:15pm 2.1 8:22pm 0.8 3:02pm 2.1 9:08pm 0.8 3:46pm 2.2 9:55pm 0.7 4:29pm 2.2 10:42pm 0.7 5:13pm 2.3 11:31pm 0.6 

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Kaikoura 12:39pm 1.4 6:42pm 0.4 1:25pm 1.4 7:28pm 0.4 2:10pm 1.4 8:13pm 0.4 2:53pm 1.4 8:59pm 0.4 3:37pm 1.4 9:44pm 0.4 4:21pm 1.5 10:30pm 0.3 5:07pm 1.5 11:18pm 0.3 

*Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied byOceanFun Publishing Ltd. 

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Paramedicconcerns 

By DAVID HILL 


ANorth Canterbury mayor 

wants an afterhours paramedic 

service to continue until a 

plannedRangiora medical 

centre opens later this year. 

Te Whatu Ora Health NZ has 

announced it will discontinue 

fundinganafterhours 

Waimakariri paramedic 

assessment service from the 

end of this month. 

WaimakaririMayor Dan 

Gordon has written to Health 

NZ asking for the service to 

remain in place until the new 

urgent, after hours medical 

centre at the Rangiora Health 

Hub in Ashley Street opens. 

‘‘It makes no sense to 

withdraw an established 

service before its replacement 

support is ready.’’ 

The paramedic service has 

been offered since 2011, when 

Rangiora was served by one 

ambulance service, with one 

paramedic and one volunteer, 

while the Hurunui district 

relied on volunteers. 

Under the service, patients 

were identified by GPs or a 

nurseled triage telephone 

service, with paramedics able 

to assess and treat patients at 

home. 

The WaimakaririDistrict 

Council has partnered with 

South Link Health to support 

the build of the new facility, 

which will serve agrowing 

district. 

Mr Gordon said when he 

Waimakariri Mayor. . Dan 

Gordon 

PHOTO: FILE 

heard the paramedics funding 

was to be cut, he convened a 

meeting with Health NZ, Hato 

Hone St John and Waitaha 

Primary Health Organisation, 

which he cochairs. 

‘‘While Ihave been given 

assurances that overall 

paramedic coverage in the 

region has increased since this 

service was introduced more 

than adecade ago, Iremain 

focused onensuring there is no 

negativeimpact on 

Waimakariri residents. 

‘‘I have seen firsthand the 

value of this service, having 

needed it formyown family, 

and Iknow just how important 

it is. Access to urgent care is not 

optional, it is essential.’’ 

Health NZ spokesperson 

Greg Hamiltonsaid North 

Canterbury has better coverage 

than it did 15 yearsago. 

‘‘The broader North 

Canterbury area now has two 

24/7 ambulance services and 

three ambulance services that 

operate 12 hours aday. 

‘‘All of these services are 

double crewed, including by 

extended care paramedics who 

have extra assessment and 

treatment skills.’’ 

Telehealth and remote 

emergency consultations were 

also available. 

Mr Hamilton said arecent 

service review found the 

Waimakariri paramedic 

service supported on average 

three patients aday,asmost 

referrals came via emergency 

111 calls. 

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey 

said Health NZ’s decision was 

‘‘incredibly short sighted’’. 

‘‘With the Rangiora 

afterhours medical centre to 

open in the next six months, it 

would make sense to continue 

the afterhours paramedic 

service until then. 

‘‘Knowing that utilisation of 

the service will increase over 

winter, Waimakariri residents 

will be rightfully frustrated 

with this decision.’’ 

LDR is local body journalism 

cofunded by RNZ and NZ On 

Air. 

Volunteers fornew 

skyline track at 

AshleyGorge sought 

Anew track being formed at 

Ashley Gorge will take 

visitors to the skyline on a 

four to five hourloop tramp. 

The Skyline Trail, when 

opened, will climb to an 

altitude of 800 metres, and 

link in with the Ashley Gorge 

Track Group’s other tracks. 

The group started from 

nothingin2016 and, with a 

huge amount of volunteer 

input from the community — 

about 15,000 hours —and 

local support, there is now 

three walking tracks on the 

east side of the river, 

opposite the Ashley Gorge 

Reserve. 

Around 12,000 visitors 

walk the tracks per year, 

making them DOC 

Canterbury's most visited 

bush walking track network, 

says Ashley Gorge Tracks 

troup managerJohn Burton. 

‘‘A big plus is that we are 

linked to the Ashley Gorge 

Reserve, with all its 

facilities, and the excellent 

Ashley Gorge Holiday Park,’’ 

he says. 

Avolunteers working bee 

is beingheld on Saturday, 

March 28, to get the Skyline 

Trail ready to open to the 

public. The weather default 

day is Sunday, March 29. 

Meet 8.30am on the lower 

flat in the Ashley Gorge 

Reserve. 

‘‘We will be working on the 

day with inspiring young 

people of the Squadron 88 

Waimakariri District Air 

Cadets, who have been a 

large part of our track 

building and maintenance 

programme. 

‘‘The Ashley Gorge Tracks 

Group would love to have 

your help if you are 

reasonably fit, like a 

challenge and are keen to 

put back into your 

community,’’ says John. 

Tasks, most of which take a 

2hour walk/climb in, include 

nailing DOC orange triangle 

trail markers to trees, 

distributing and hammering 

in 85 waratahs for snow 

poles, and fencing —putting 

up 500m of single wire 

polywire and attaching 

plastic sleeves to snow pole 

waratahs. 

The fencing gear such as 

waratah drivers will have to 

be packed in and out. 

Contact John by Thursday, 

March 19, if you are able to 

attend the working bee to go 

on the register, which will be 

updated with details for the 

day. 

Volunteers need to take 

food, water, weatherproof 

clothing and wear good 

footwear. 

Contact John at 

johndenise. 

burton159@gmail.com or 

phone 021 023 92370. 

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New waka launched 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Afledgling Outrigger Canoe Club has a 

new waka on the water to cater for its 

growing club. 

The WaimakaririOutrigger Canoe 

Club, based on the Kaiapoi River, raised 

$30,000 for the new Waka and atrailer, to 

replace its ageing waka. 

The twoyearold club has a 

membership of about 35 paddlers, but 

has been restricted by only having one 

sixperson Waka (five paddlers and a 

steerer), and asingle and double 

outrigger which it could combine into 

another six. 

The new waka was launched last 

month thanks to support of the Kiwi 

Gaming Trust and local sponsorship. 

Spokesman Stephen Ede says the club 

is keen to make the new waka available 

to local tamariki, building on a 

programme begun by the club last year 

to supportits young paddlers to take part 

in regattas. 

It is also looking to build on high 

school programmes for rangatahi, with 

the club’s waka. 

Mr Ede says the club caters for all 

levels —men and women, and from 8 

and 9yearolds up. 

‘‘Anyone can do it. 

‘‘You can start paddling straight away, 

although it may take awee bit of time to 

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12 The North Canterbury News, March 12, 2026 

Mayors Taskforce for Jobshelps open doors 

Sincethe Mayors Taskforce for 

Jobs programme’s inception in 

2020, the Hurunui DistrictCouncil 

has helped more than 200 young 

people into employment. The 

community employment 

programme is anationwide 

initiative delivered in partnership 

with the Ministry of Social 

Development (MSD). 

It’s been atwoyear hiatus, but the 

Hurunui Hotel is up and running again. 

The new publicans and lessees are 

Sourav Sharma and Aliyah Hyslop, who 

opened the doors of the 150 yearold 

establishment last November. 

Sharma said the summerhas been a 

good one, ‘‘since day one’’. 

‘‘It’s alovely community here in 

Hurunui, everyone is so welcoming.’’ 

Sharma, 27 yearsold, embraces the 

flavour that younger staff members bring 

to this historic hotel which sits on State 

Highway 7. 

With his business about to open, 

Sharma immediatelyrecognised the 

Hurunui District Council’s Mayors 

Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community 

Employment Programme as avaluable 

way to support new employees —not only 

through training, but also through the 

pastoral care offeredonce they were in 

work. 

Before long, he welcomedafulltime 

frontofhouse staffmember who received 

intensive barista training and gained her 

LCQ certificationthrough MTFJ. 

‘‘Through acombination of developing 

her job seeking skills,alongside her own 

motivation to secure employment, this 

jobseeker earned her role and is now a 

welcoming face in afantastic local 

establishment,’’ Anna Scott, MTFJ coordinatorsays. 

The partnership between MTFJ and 

Ministry of Social Development, gives 

power to the local networking of mayors, 

councils and workplaces —collectively 

focusing on getting young people whoare 

not in education, employment or training, 

intojobs. 

Originally from India, Sharma has been 

in New Zealand for eight years, spending 

the majority of this time managing the 

Rakaia Hotel in Mid Canterbury. 

He knows his way around what makes a 

rural hotel tick. 

The clientele at Hurunui Hotel is amix 

of commuters and locals, who all 

appreciate the energy behind the bar and 

what is produced in the kitchen. 

‘‘A young team brings adifferent kind of 

energy to the place.’’ 

Business is going well, but Sharma is 

still on the lookout for afulltime chef, 

with an option for them to live onsite. 

He conceded finding staff has been a 

challenge, mainly due to its fairly isolated 

location. 

There are four full time staff including 

Sharma, and the hotel is open seven days 

aweek —Monday to Thursday 11am to 

late, Friday toSunday 8am to late. 

‘‘It’s about finding the right person, 

because they become aface of the 

business.’’ 

Sharmasaid they have big plans for 

their new business venture, envisioning a 

location for weddings, birthday parties, 

functions, accommodation in the upstairs’ 

bedrooms, and there is camping too. 

‘‘We have the opportunity to do 

hospitality right.’’ 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says 

seeing an historical Hurunui Hotel 

benefit from youth involvement, is ‘‘great 

to see’’. 

Mrs Black grew up next to the Hotel, 

and has plenty of fond childhood 

memories as her parents were local 

Supportingnew employees ... Hurunui Hotel publican Sourav Sharma (left), Hurunui 

District Council MTFJ employment co ordinator Anna Scott, and Hurunui Mayor Marie 

Black. 


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She is delighted to see it open again and 

gets joy seeing locals and passersby 

enjoying its hospitality. ‘‘It’s agreat thrill 

to see one of the most photographed 

buildings in the district open for business. 

It’s so important that people share the 

news about this wonderful place, Mrs 

Black says. 

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Stormwaterupgrade 

By DAVID HILL, 

Local DemocracyReporter 

ANorth Canterbury council is 

planning to get on and upgrade water 

services infrastructure before it fails. 

The Waimakariri District Council 

has given the go ahead to upgrade 

water mains and stormwater drainage 

in Woodend before the Woodend 

Bypass is built. 

Staff plan to install around 1300m of 

water main of various sizes along Main 

North Road (StateHighway1)through 

Woodend and 45m for anew 

stormwater main at the intersection of 

School Road and Main North Road. 

The council’s water and wastewater 

asset manager Caroline Fahey said 

staff had considered delaying the work 

until the Woodend Bypass is 

completed, but decided to get thework 

done to ensure the infrastructure is 

resilient. 

The mains were installed in the 

1970s, making them around 50 years 

old. 

Ms Fahey said there was provision in 

the 2024/34 Long Term Plan to spend 

$1.37m on upgrading the Woodend 

stormwater drainage, which would be 

debt funded, but not until the later 

years of the 10 year plan. 

She warned the cost was likely to be 

higher due to costs associated with 

traffic management and extendingthe 

original scope of work, including 

installing 250m of new mains. 

Abudget will be presented to the 

council in May to be included in this 

year’s 2026/27 annual plan. 

There will be disruption to traffic, 

but staff will endeavour to 

communicate with local residents and 

will plan to reduce the impact, Ms 

Fahey said. 

Once the Woodend Bypass is 

completedand becomes SH1, Main 

North Road through Woodend will 

revert to being alocal road. 

Mayor Dan Gordon said he 

supported the decision to bring the 

work forward. 

‘‘It’s important work and we’vegot to 

continuedoing it. We haveseen what 

happens when councils don’t investin 

infrastructure.’’ 

Cr Shona Powell said there was 

never aright time to do the work,‘‘but 

the best time is before it fails’’. 

‘‘And it’s better to do it before the 

Woodend Bypassisbuilt, so when the 

road becomes alocal road again 

people will actually get their road 

back.’’ 

Deputy Mayor Philip Redmond said 

keepinginfrastructure up to date 

needed to be apriority. 

‘‘We pride ourselvesonhaving along 

term infrastructure plan. Pipes do fail 

and we need to havearenewals plan to 

keepontop of the work.’’ 

Councillors approvedarequestfrom 

staff for an extra $60,000 to complete 

the design work at acouncil meeting 

lastweek. 

No councillors haveexpressedany 

opposition to bringing the work 

forward. 

The project is expected to go out for 

tender in July, with the aim of starting 

work in November. It is expected to 

take about three months. 



Open now ... The Rangiora Women's section President Pat Youngman (left) and the 

National President of RNZRSA Women's Section Diane Wilson, unveil the plague 

dedicating the new children’s playground (Poppy Playground)located in the garden area 

of the Rangiora RSAClub. 


Playground at RSA 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Achildren’s playground has been 

installed at the Rangiora RSA Club. 

Dedicated by the National President 

of the Royal New Zealand Returned 

Services Association (RNZRSA) 

Women's Section Diane Wilson, and 

Rangiora Women's section President 

Pat Youngman, the new children’s 

playground (Poppy Playground) is in 

the garden area of the club. 

Rangiora RSA Women's section is the 

oldest section in New Zealand, and 

members raised the funds in 1934 to buy 

the land. 

Rangiora RSA Club President Ross 

Ditmer says it wonderful recognition 

for all the work this section has given to 

the RSA over many years. 

‘‘The site the RSA Club owns was 

originally purchased by the Women's 

Section for their returning husbands 

and partners for service and aplaque 

was unveiled recognising their 

enormous contribution.’’ 

Secretary Manager Jane Sommerville 

says, the Poppy Playground is agreat 

addition to the club in the courtyard, 

and an opportunity to attract younger 

members to the club for the future. 

The Women's Section continues to 

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Housing facility opens 

in former motel units 


Rangiora’s latest newly 

renovated community housing 

facility was officially opened 

on Friday. 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan 

Gordon officially opened the 

new community housing 

facility in the former 

Lilybrook Motels. 

He said the Lilybrook 

complex was thanks to Cara 

Gullick and her team for their 

vision, and continued 

commitment to providing 

community focused housingin 

the Waimakariridistrict. 

‘‘Projects like this 

strengthen both Rangiora and 

the wider Waimakariri 

District by helping people feel 

secure, connected and 

supported where they live.’’ 

Mr Gordon said the 

development provides quality, 

affordable housing that 

balances private living with 

shared spaces that encourage 

connection, support and areal 

sense of community. 

‘‘At atime when housing 

pressures and the cost of living 

remain challenging for many, 

initiatives like this make a 

tangible difference for people 

and their wellbeing.’’ 

Cara and her team were 

thanked for their vision and 

continued commitment to 

providing community focused 

housing in the Waimakariri 

district. 

This weekend, Little Big Tree 

Company is opening the gates for its 

Annual Sale -and it’s shaping uptobe 

one of the biggest value events rural 

It’s open ... Alarge number of supporters of Cara Gullick (in white in 

the middle), and her community housing projects, gathered for the 

official opening of her latest project, anew community housing facility 

in what was the Lilybrook Motels. 


Cara saidthe new facility 

has avariety of five studio, six 

onebedroom and three twobedroom 

units which can cater 

for those inneed. 

‘‘They have all been 

renovated with the kind help 

of the Waimakariri Council, 

Mayor Gordon and a 

wonderful team of supporters, 

tradies and helpers —and we 

will soon have them all 

available.’’ 

She says they are already 

receiving enquiries for the 

units. 

property owners will see all year. With 

all trees and landscape shrubs reduced 

by up to 70%, it’s the perfect time to 

invest in planting that works as hard as 

you do. 

Whether you’re establishing paddock 

trees for long-term shade, building 

reliable shelter belts to protect stock 

from harsh winds, or creating privacy 

screening around the homestead, smart 

planting pays dividends season after 

season. Well-placed trees improve 

animal comfort, support pasture health, 

reduce erosion, and make rural living 

that much more enjoyable. 

New RSA Patron 

Raelene Turner has been 

appointedthe new Patron of 

the Rangiora Returned 

ServicesAssociation’s 

Women’s Section. 

She joined the women’s 

section after moving to 

Rangiora with her husband Alf 

and four children in 1967. 

‘‘A friend invited me along, 

and Ithought it wouldbeagood 

placetomeet people, and I 

havebeen there ever since,’’ 

she says. 

‘‘It’s awonderful place to 

meet people,there are many 

lovely ladieshere, and Ienjoy 

the outings and the speakers 

we have on ateach meeting.’’ 

There are over 50 members of 

the Rangiora Women’s Section 

at present, and one of the 

activitiesMrs Turner says she 

enjoys is helping with the 

organisation and selling of 

Anzac Day poppies each year. 

‘‘I enjoy helping others, and 

it’s aprivilege to be named the 

Patron of the Women’s 

section.’’ 

Mrs Turner was born in 1928 

in Timaru, where her father 

owned afreight business, and 

her mother was ahomemaker, 

raising the couple's 10 children 

(five boys and five girls), with 

Raelene the eldest. 

Her parents moved to alarge 

farm at Claremont, where she 

looked after 1200 ewes at 

lambing time. 

‘‘It was abig job, all Ihad to 

help me was my horse and one 

dog.’’ 

She married AlfTurner, and 

they had two sons and two 

daughters. Sadly, both 

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daughters have died in recent 

years. 

Raelene and Alf were 

married for over 60 years 

before Alf passed. 

Mrs Turner is wellknown in 

Rangiora through her work in 

retail businesses here and her 

passion for the ukulele. 

She is afounding member of 

the Rangiora UkuleleGroup. 

At 97, she stilldrives and says 

she’d sooner be busy than 

bored, as she has afew good 

years left. 

‘‘My friends toldmethey have 

booked the Balcairn Hall for 

my 100th, and it will be agreat 

way to meet allthe friends I 

have made since Imoved here 

nearly60years ago.’’ 

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Youth Action Plan 

ByDAVID HILL, 


Residents are being encouraged to have 

its say on anew plan to support youth in 

the Waimakariridistrict. 

The WaimakaririDistrict Council is 

consulting on its draft Waimakariri 

Youth Action Plan 2026/29, which will 

update the council’s youth development 

strategy adopted in 2018. 

The draft plan aims to encourage 

young people to view the district as a 

place they want to live in long term,by 

supportinghealth initiatives, 

recreation, informing young people on 

environmental issues, supportingyouth 

into employment, engagingwith young 

people, creating asense of belonging 

and supporting the youth sector. 

Cr Brent Cairns, the council’s 

community and recreationcommittee 

chairperson, said the plan was 

developed following ayouth survey last 

year which received 1112 responses 

from 12 to 24yearolds, which 

represented about 12 percent of youth 

in the district. 

‘‘This was been one of the most 

impressive consultations, not only in 

numbers (1100), but also the quality of 

the submissionsand the number of 

topics of interest from the 12 to 

24yearsolds, including economic, 

cultural, wellbeing and social. 

‘‘We all want asuccessful, vibrant 

district, and the submissions gave 

insights into what’s importantfor 12 to 

24yearolds. Now we want to hearfrom 

residents.’’ 

Cr Cairns said while the Waimakariri 

district was known to have an ageing 

population, the 2023 Census showed the 

number of young people had also grown. 

The 2018 strategy was modelled on the 

2013 Census. 

Since then the district’s youth 

population has grown from 7917 to 9555, 

which represented 14.42% of the 

district’s population in the 2023 Census. 

Itshowed the council needed to focus 

on offering adequate opportunities, 

services, recreation and supports for 

young people, Cr Cairns said. 

Mayor Dan Gordon said young people 

were ‘‘vital’’ to the district’s future. 

‘‘What makes this work particularly 

importantisthat it does not sit on a 

shelf. 

‘‘The insights gathered through this 

process will inform programmes, 

policies andinvestment decisions 

across the council for many yearsto 

come.’’ 

Last year’s survey found the impacts 

of Covid19 and concerns around 

climate change contributed to youth 

being ‘‘disproportionately 

represented’’ in mental health 

statistics. 

Other issues identified in the survey 

included ‘‘loneliness’’, uncertainty in 

the education sector, high youth 

unemployment,changing technology 

andincreased use of social media. 

Consultation on the Waimakariri 

Youth Action Plan 2026/29 is open until 

5pm on Wednesday, March 18. 

The final plan is expected to be 

presented to the council for adoptionin 

June. 

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Fun run and walk popular 


Organisers were happy with the weather 

as more than 270 runners and walkers 

took part in the annual Kaiapoi Fun Run 

and Walk on Sunday morning. 

They were waved off by Waimakariri 

Mayor Dan Gordon, from the new start/ 

finish site at the Kaiapoi Borough School 

on Raven Quay. 

With 220 preregistrations and over 50 

walkins on the day, runners and walkers 

could choose to walk/runthe five 

kilometer loop track or run the 10km loop 

track. 

Experienced Canterbury distance 

runner Haydon Zervos clocked aquick 

time of 34mins 11secs for his 10km lap, 

nearly eight minutes faster than second 

placed Nick Van Dwhiel (42.20) and third 

Nick Burrows (43.02). The first woman 

home from the 10km loop track was 

Angela Doig in asmart time of 40.46. 

Hayden said he enjoyed the run and the 

course around Kaiapoi was in good 

condition. He was looking forward to the 

upcoming City to Surf Race and the 

Christchurch Half Marathon. 

Results: 

5KM Male Dale Wilheim 20.18, 

Cameron Craik 20.35, Jason Wilcott 21.03. 

5KM Female Brittany Thomas 21.41, 

Kylie Hunter 23.49, Beth Wilhelm 23.55. 

10 KM Male Haydon Zervos 34.11, Nick 

Van Dwhiel 42.2, Nick Burrows 43.02. 

10KM Female Angela Doig 40.46, 

Brooke Fortune 42.53, Rosie Hay 43.02. 

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Wine &Foodfestival 

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21 

Strip afitting tribute 

Thousands of guests 

enjoyed celebrating North 

Canterbury wines, local 

food and listening to live 

music at the North 

Canterbury Wine &Food 

Festival at the Glenmark 

Domain on Sunday. 

The beautiful Autumn 

day helped create a 

relaxed, and vibrant 

atmosphere under the 

domain’s iconic oak trees. 

For the first time in the 

event’s history, adedicated 

festival train transported 

attendees from 

Christchurch and Rangiora 

to Waipara. 

More than 200 guests 

arrived by train, marking a 

significant step towards 

offering more sustainable 

and accessible transport 

options for major regional 

events. 

Twentyfive wineries 

offered up their finest 

North Canterbury wines, 

the highest number ever, 

along with awide range of 

local food vendors. 

The festival once again 

showcased the creativity 

and community of the 

North Canterbury wine 

region. 

Jon Holmes, Director for 

Event Goals said the strong 

response has opened the 

door to future 

opportunities, including 

expanding rail transport 

options in coming years. 

‘‘The train created areal 

buzz around the day. 

‘‘Seeing hundreds of 

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Food Festival get off the festival train at the venue after 

boarding in Christchurch and Rangiora. 

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Waipara ready to enjoy the 

festival was something 

pretty special. 

‘‘It also shows what’s 

possible when we think 

differently about how 

people travel to events. 

Transport options like rail 

can help reduce emissions, 

ease congestion on rural 

roads and give people a 

safe, relaxed way to get to 

and from the festival.’’ 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

ANorth Canterburyfamily’s story of 

resilience and gratitude will be showcased 

on the national sporting stage next month, 

with their children’s artwork set to feature 

on aspecial Wellington Phoenix kit 

supporting Ronald McDonald House in 

Christchurch. 

The eight hearts on the front of the 

bespoke strip were designed by the Taylor 

family from near Kaikōura, where Leanne 

“Bub” Taylor and her husband Marcus are 

raising theirthree daughters, Indiana 

(Indy), aged 9, Tessa, 6, and Maria (Ria), 4, 

on theirsheep and beef farm. 

The oneoff kit will be worn by both the 

men’s and women’s teamsduring the 

Macca’s Match For Good doubleheader on 

Saturday, March 14 at Hnry Stadium, as 

part of the Wellington Phoenix’s deepened 

partnership withRonald McDonald House 

Charities New Zealand (RMHC® NZ) and 

McDonald’s. 

For Bub, the cause is deeply personal. 

She first stayed at Ronald McDonald 

House in Christchurch in 2017 after Indy 

was born at just 28 weeks, weighing only 

900 grams. Bub spent three months there 

while her premature baby received 

specialist care. 

‘‘I never imagined we’d need to return,’’ 

she says. 

But during her current pregnancy, 

20week scans revealed her cervix was 

already dilated, putting her baby at serious 

risk of arriving far tooearly. Bubrequired 

immediatesurgery for an emergency 

cerclage, aproceduredesigned to help 

keep the baby safely in place and give 

them the best possible chance of survival. 

Doctors recommended she remain close 

to Christchurch Hospital for at least a 

month. 

Thanks to RMHC NZ, the entire Taylor 

family was able to stay together under one 

roof, just minutes from the hospital. 

The Strip ... The WellingtonPhoenix 

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The Phoenix men will wear the strip 

againstPerth Glory, while the women’s 

side will face Brisbane Roar. 

Matchworn jerseys from both games 

will be auctioned, with all proceeds going 

directly to RMHC NZ, whosemission is to 

keep families together when children 

require hospital care away from home. 

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Youth voice represented 

Sylvia Jongerius, the chair of the 

HurunuiYouth Council (HYC) 

and Dylan Mirk, aYouth Council 

member, will ensure there is a 

youth voice around the table at 

Hurunui District council’s South 

Ward Community Board this 

term. 

The pair will share the duties of 

ayouth observer, and while they 

can not vote on issues, they can 

express an opinion during the 

debate. 

At the inception of the South 

Ward Community Board in 

October 2025, it was suggested by 

the Local Government 

Commission ayouth observer 

position be established. 

Hurunui District Council’s 

(HDC) Governance Team Leader 

Michelle Stanley says that in line 

with the rules of the Local 

Government Act, ayouth observer 

is given speaking rights. ‘‘Voting 

is one thing, but having avoice is 

just as important,’’ Ms Stanley 

says. 

Sylvia is in her second year as a 

member of Youth Council, 

valuing the position to see firsthand 

the variety of opportunities 

youth have across community 

boards and committees. 

‘‘This amplifiesyouth voices 

even further and helps us have a 

say in issues that directly affect 

our hometowns,she says. 

As ayouth observer, Sylvia is 

looking forward to developing a 

greater understanding of how 

community boards operate and 

how decisions are made in the 

community. 

She believes the continued 

inclusion of youth voice within 

Hurunui Youth Council ... Members of the council will have the 

opportunity to have their voices heard on community boards and 

committees in the Hurunui District. 

the Board is extremelyimportant. 

‘‘We continue to offer aunique 

perspective.’’ 

Dylan is in his second year as a 

Youth Council member, and sees 

this new roleasextremely 

valuable. 

‘‘It’s aboutbeing abletovoice 

ourperspectives at meetings so 

we can bring alocal youth voice to 

the table.’’ 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black is 

looking forward to working 

alongside the Youth Observers. 

‘‘They will shed light on topics 

affectingnot only them directly, 

butalso offer afresh lens that can 

reflect the future direction of our 

district.’’ 

Hayley Fisher has been 


appointed as Deputy Chairperson 

for HYC, entering athird year on 

Council. 

‘‘A fun and productive year 

working with Sylvia and the 

others to run events and advocate 

for youth across Hurunui and the 

wider Canterbury region will be a 

highlight. 

‘‘I feel proud to be serving in 

this role for my final year on 

HYC,’’ said Hayley. The Hanmer 

Springs Community Board has a 

vacant youth observer position, 

and HYC is keen to engage 

another young person to be a 

voice at the table. There is also 

Youth representation by HYC 

members on the district’s 

community committees. 

Cheviot is busier 

and booming 

By DAVID HILL, 


Cheviot is booming, after some 

lean yearsfollowing the 

earthquakes and Covid, local 

councillor Vince Daly says. 

The town’s strategic location 

on the Alpine Pacific Triangle, 

which links Christchurch, 

Kaikōura and Hanmer Springs, 

and strong meat prices is 

providing the perfect recipe in 

achallenging economic 

environment, the former 

Hurunui deputy mayor said. 

He said the town had taken a 

hit following the 2010, 2011 and 

2016 earthquakes and during 

Covid restrictions,with fewer 

touristsonthe road. 

Butthe town’s main street 

was noticeably busier this 

summer. 

‘‘The road is busy and I’m 

noticing alot of tour buses 

passing through, and there 

wasn’t for along time,’’ Mr Daly 

said. 

‘‘The town is busy and in 

farming, too, stock prices are 

up and with the rain we’ve had 

there is plenty of pasture 

growth. 

‘‘It’s not so good for the 

cropping guys trying to harvest 

and not so good for winter 

crops, but the livestock farmers 

are doing well.’’ 

Mr Daly said the growth has 

given confidence for several 

local businesses to expand 

their premises. 

Harris Farms opened a 

bakery and cafe in front of its 

butchery during Easter last 

year and director Richard 

Harris said the company is 

taking over the shop next door 

so it can offer indoor seating. 

‘‘It’s been good for Cheviot 

having an extra place for 

people to stop on their way 

through. 

‘‘We have been well 

supported by locals and 

visitors, and there’s been alot 

more people stopping. 

‘‘We are getting people from 

all over the world and since 

Covid it’s been slowly building 

up.’’ 

Mr Harris said the Harris 

Farms butchery is a 

destination in its own right 

‘‘loyal customers’’ travelling 

from Christchurch, Rangiora, 

Amberley and Kaikōura and 

further north to visit the shop. 

‘‘Once Easter passes the road 

will quieten down abit, but we 

are hopingitwon’t effect 

business because the traffic is 

still busy.’’ 

The Harris family has been 

operating in Cheviot for 70 

years, with the family having 

roots in Kaikōura, where Mr 

Harris’ greatgrandfather 

Jeremiah Harnett opened a 

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HAWARDEN A&P SHOW 


Acelebration of rural life at Hawarden 

The theme for this year's 117th Hawarden 

A&P Show is ‘This Rural Life,’ and the 

hardworking organising committee hopes 

its selection of attractions and 

entertainment will be rememberedfor 

years to come. 

CoPresidents Kate and Quintin Boyd 

say this year’s show kicks off early with the 

horse competitions from 8am. 

They advise one thing to look out for is 

this year will be aunique ‘HorseParade' at 

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It will be followed by aMountedGames 

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Canterbury Mounted Games Association. 

These are just one of many points of 

interestinthe upcoming Hawarden Show. 

Others include the show'sspecial guest 

celebrity cook Philippa Cameron and her 

‘What's for Smoko' show. 

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the Bayley's Tent. 

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Waitaki Valley of the South Island, New 

Zealand,and runs asuccessful social 

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sells kitchen accessories, and has 

ventured into producing her farm's 

stunning black merinofibre. 

Her recipe books, tales of the high 

country and are anecdotes relatable to 

many. 

She has astrong connection with the 

Hawarden area, and her relaxed chat with 

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segment on the programme. 

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show to entertain all ages. 

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lolly scramble on the Family Lawn (by the 

ring). 

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8.00am Hacks,SaddleHunterHacks,Group A, B, C 

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8.15am Stock&StationHorses 

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9.00am ShowJumping Hacks 

Sheep Judging 

9.15am CraftJudging 

Home ProduceJudging 

Floral and Decorative Judging 

Lego Construction Judging 

Wool Judging 

9.15am Fruit&Vegetables Judging 

Pumpkin&MarrowJudging(outside the 

Hall) 

9.30am Pet SheepJudging 

9.30am-2pm Pedalmania 

10am-2pm Face Painting &Balloons– 

By Strawberry Fairy 

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10.30am Standardbred (to follow Park Hacks), 

Hack &PonyRTR Hunters 

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10.30am Session One-Elgregoe theMagician in theFamily 

Zone–Lolly Scramble to follow 

10.45am Decorated Bikes Judging 

11.00am Horse Parade 

11.30am Hurunui Mounted Gamesdemo 

12.00pm ShowJumping Ponies 

12.00pm ASB –SupremeChampionSheepofthe Show 

Gift Lamb Prizedraw 

Sheep SupremeExhibitor Sash presented 

1.00pm Philippa Cameron–What’s For Smoko 

Q&AwithMayor MarieBlack 

1.30pm Session Two-Elgregoe theMagicianinthe Family 

Zone–lolly scrambletofollow 

2.00pm CavellLeitchSheepCounting 

3.00pm GrandParade 

Formal Addresses 

Terrier Race to follow 

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The 117th annual Hawarden Show has 

lots on offer for the children this year. 

Free face painting and balloon 

creations by Strawberry Fairy, between 

10am and 2pm, on the FamilyLawn. 

Pedalmania is on from 9.30am to 2pm, 

the AMAC Bungies on all day, Little 

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Sandpit, Bouncy Castles, Sideshows, 

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The following are free to enter,pet 

sheep judging at 9.30am, decorated bike 

competition at 10.30am, pet dog 

competition at 10.45am, plenty in the 

craft, cooking, flowers, decorative, 

photography, creative writing, fruit and 

vegetables, and lego sections. 

Not forgettingmums and dads, thereis 

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will be judging some of the classes in the 

baking section and later she will be 

participating in aQ&Asession with 

Mayor Marie Black at 1pm in the 

Bayley's Tent. Philippaisalso judging 

the home produce, floral, photography 

and black and coloured sheep sections. 

Dads will also be competing in the 

‘‘men in the kitchen’’ class. 

There is agift lamb spot prizedraw at 

midday, Grand Parade at 3pm followed 

by the long time crowdfavouriteTerrier 

Race, sheep counting, McAlpines Pipe 

Band, and competitions in the livestock. 

Craft, cooking, flowers, decorative, 

and photography competitions provide 

plenty of competition, along with a 

handy dog competition, creative writing, 

fruit and vegetables, plus family entries 

in the lego section. 

AMechanical Bull and live music will 

entertain at the community barbecue 

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More farmers make aprofit -Feds survey 

Strong returns and lower debtservicing 

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profit, according to the latest Federated 

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‘‘It’s great to see farmers doing well after 

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good newsfor the rest of New Zealand. 

‘‘Thatmoney flows intorural 

communities and the wider economy, 

supporting local businesses, creating jobs 

and strengthening regional New Zealand.’’ 

The midseason survey shows farmers 

are feeling the most confident about 

economic conditions since 2017, with anet 

37% positive score. 

‘‘That’s abig turnaround from 2023/24, 

whenfarmer confidence was stuck at rock 

bottomand looked like it was just going to 

keep falling,’’ Mr Langford says. 

‘‘Improved commodity prices are the 

key driver, as well as lower lending 

interest rates. At the sametime, Federated 

Farmers hasbeen working incredibly 

hard to cut some of the red tape that was 

holding our sector back, and we’ve had a 

Government that’s listened to our 

concerns. 

‘‘Thateasing of regulation has really 

helped breathe new life back into rural 

New Zealand again.’’ 

The recovery from 2023/24 is now firmly 

established across most sectors, with the 

number of profitable dairy farms stable at 

81%, and meat and wool farmsimproving 

substantially. 

‘‘Arable farm profitability continues to 

lag at 41%,but that’s asmall improvement 

from our July 2025 survey. It’sbeen an 

incredibly challenging year and harvest 

for our arable farmers across the country,’’ 

Mr Langfordsays. 

Despite favourable conditions for 

farmers, the survey shows manyare 

feeling apprehensive about the future, 

with concerns about cost pressures and 

market volatility. 

Expectations for aftertax profit over the 

next 12 months, sees farmers’ optimism 

drop sharply, with more now predicting a 

fall in profitsthan an increase. This marks 

the first negative profitabilityoutlook 

since early 2024. 

‘‘Dairy farmers were particularly 

pessimistic,’’ Langford says. 

‘‘With forecast payouts hovering around 

$8.50$9.50 per kilogram of milk solids, but 

risinginput costs pushingthe breakeven 

margin to $8.50, there’s quite abit of 

nervousness there. 

‘‘Farmers might be receiving strong milk 

cheques, but it’s the margin that matters. If 

costs keep rising, that will quickly eat 

away at profitability.’’ 

Forward sentiment on economic 

conditions slipped to anet positive 4%, 

down from 6% six months ago. 

Aparticularly worrying result is the 

finding that more farmers are having 

difficulty recruiting skilled and motivated 

staff. 

Mr Langford says it’s incredibly 

frustrating for farmers because, even as 

nationwide unemployment rises,they 

struggle to find good staff. ‘‘It’s amessage 

we keep sending to successive 

governments.’’ Fiscal policy was number 

one on farmers’ lists for priorities for the 

Government in election year. 

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atwotooth Corriedaleram she first 

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lambatfoot to awinning ewe, has now won 

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‘‘He is an exceptional ram, and his wool 

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the rain we’ve had recently, and he holds 

himself very well. He’s my new best friend 

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‘‘I am proud of the work I’ve done over 

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Lamb competition and the ‘Our Fare’’ 

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Migrant plan welcome 

By DAVIDHILL, 


Amigrant advocate has welcomed the 

adoption of anew Welcoming 

Waimakariri Plan. 

Bob Bolanos, who moved to New 

Zealand from the Philippines 20 years 

ago, says the new plan has been migrantled 

and aims to get information and 

support out to newcomers to the district.. 

The WaimakaririDistrict Council 

adoptedthe Welcoming Waimakariri 

Plan 202629 last week, completing a 

three year process. 

‘‘I really appreciated how the council 

allowed it to be migrantled, so the 

council gets areal and fresh perspective 

from amigrants’ point of view,’’ Mr 

Bolanos said. 

‘‘By having this plan, hopefully new 

migrants will be able to avoid allthe 

obstacles and struggles we had to go 

through when we first came here.’’ 

Mr Bolanos, his wife Rica and their 

children moved to New Zealand in 2006. 

‘‘We had to look for support. Ididn’t 

know much about the library service, 

and Iwasn’t aware of the Citizens’ 

Advice Bureau, so we had to walk into 

these places to find out.’’ 

He worked on dairy farms at 

Culverden and Ashburton, before 

settling in Waimakariri after the 2011 

Christchurch earthquake. 

‘‘We felt really welcomed by the 

community so we decided to settle here 

and now we live in Pegasus. 

‘‘There has been so much development 

over the last 10 to 15 years and therehas 

been alot of immigrants in dairy 

farming, construction, IT and support 

workers in retirement villagers.’’ 

After Mrs Bolanos began working for 

the Waimakariri District Council, she 

came into contact with the council’s 

community team, which was looking for 

migrant volunteers. 

It led to forming the Migrants and 

Newcomers Network, and later Glow 

(Global Locals of Waimakariri),which 

includes internal migrants. 

The council was accepted into the 

MinistryofBusiness, Innovation and 

Employment’s Welcoming Communities 

programme in 2023 and received 

funding to employ apart time facilitator. 

The plan has been developed over the 

lastfew years, including public 

engagement via acommunity survey. 

Therewere55responses to the survey, 

with 77 percent in support of the draft 

plan. 

Mayor Dan Gordon said he was 

pleased to back the plan. 

‘‘It’s not just about the immigration 

from overseas, it’s all the internal 

migration as well. 

‘‘It is consistently said to me at the 

Citizenship ceremonies about how much 

of awelcoming community we have.’’ 

The plan has three key themes 

collectiveresponsibility (Kotahitanga), a 

welcoming Waimakariri (Manaakitanga) 

and being advocates and supporters 

(Kaihāpa). 

It notes that newcomers include 

individuals arriving from overseas, 

former refugees, international students, 

returning citizens and anyone relocating 

from other parts of New Zealand. 



CHECK IT OUT 

Long Covid 

An open meeting will be held on 

Tuesday,March 31, at 7.30pm at the 

Kaiapoi Golf Club, 373 Williams Street. 

It will be achance for people who have 

been affected by longCOVID, to tell 

their own stories. There has been very 

little publicity of this medical condition. 

The goal of the meeting is to increase the 

level of publicity. 

Garage sale 

AT THE LIBRARY 

Abbeyfield Waimakariri will holda 

Garage Sale, on Saturday, March 14 at 

227B King St, Rangiora, from 8.30am to 

1pm, raising funds for a‘‘flattingforseniors’’. 

Abbeyfield House, will provide 

for independent single seniors to live 

warmly, safely and with companionship. 

Sefton School Bonanza 

Sefton School is holding aSecondHand 

Clothing Bonanza to helpraise funds for 

its new school playground. It is looking 

for donations of clean, tidy clothing 

items to support the fundraiser. If you 

have items to donate, please drop them 

to the school from April 28. The event 

will be held on May 3, from 10am to 3pm 

at the Sefton Public Hall on Upper 

Sefton Road. Come along to find some 

great bargains while supporting our 

school playground project. 

The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz, by Anne Sebba 

In 1943, German SS officers in charge of AuschwitzBirkenau ordered that an 

orchestra should be formed among the female prisoners. Almost 50 women and girls 

from 11 nations were assembled to play marching music to other inmates and give 

weekly concerts for Nazi officers. 

The Food Farm, by Angela Clifford 

The Food Farm is aglimpse into the lives of afamily whogrow and find most of their 

food. Angela Clifford and Nick Gilllive on a16acre permaculture property in North 

Canterbury with their children, where they help others on their food growing 

journey through onfarmworkshops and events. 

You went to Emergency for What?byTim Booth 

From bedroom mishaps and hypochondriacs to suspicious rashes and freak cattle 

incidents, the doctors, nurses and paramedics of our hospital EDs have seen 

everything. 

These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. Find out 

more about recent additions to the library collection by going to the library 

catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact your local 

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All the fun of the A&Pshow at Amuri 

Novelty shearing ... While Belle Davies turns the crank, Brian 

Andersen clips the sheep at the 100th annual Amuri A&P Show on 

Saturday. PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE Off ... Manny Holdaway is off as he competes in the calf riding event at the steer riding competition. 

Chopping frenzy ... David Reumer, of South Sydney, competes in the Trans–Tasman 

Timbersports competition at the show. He went on to win the final of the Standing Handicap 

Division 1350mm event sponsored by Secure Scaffold. 

Together ... Joanna Hewson andDart try to move the sheep during the dog trials 

competition. 

Love yah ... Honey has only kisses for Kaya Taiepa, of Culverden, 

as the pair enter the pet dog competition. 

Smile ... Children fill the jet boats on show in the grand 

parade at the 100th show. 

Big wheels ... Jessie Green (2, left) and Hunter 

Vaughan (17 months), play in the cab ofone ofthe 

many agricultural vehicles ondisplay.

KAIAPOI FUN RUN &WALK 


Alovely day for afun run in Kaiapoi 

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Easy walk... Boden Luke, of Oxford, checks his progress as he takes part in the 5km walk 

section along with his children Beau (4) and BillieMae (3) at the Kaiapoi Fun Run and Walk 

onSunday. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

Off they go ... Alarge field of over270 competitors head away from the new start line of 

the Kaiapoi Fun Run inside the Kaiapoi Borough School. They ranoneither the 5km walk/ 

run or 10km run circuits. 

Out together ... Many families took the opportunity of the good 

weather to run/walk as agroup on Sunday morning. 

Awaywego... Runners round the first corner on theirway along 

the 10km running circuit. 

Agood run ... Experienced Canterbury 

distance runner Haydon Zervos clocked a 

quick time of 34mins 11secs for his 10km lap, 

nearly eight minutes faster than second 

placed Nick Van Dwhiel (42.20) and third Nick 

Burrows (43.02). 

Last metres ... this pair of young runners make the last one hundred metres of their 10km 

long run look easy. 

Having fun ... George Stewart (7) leads his uncle Anthony Woolcott as the pair take part 

in the 5km run section of the Kaiapoi Fun Run and Walk.

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NorthCanterbury teams miss semi berths 

Ohoka missed out on asemi final spot in 

the Ray White Real Estate Canterbury 

Country Cricket premier grade 

competition after being headedby 

Peninsula Harbour last Saturday. 

The game was alow scoring affair at 

Tai Tapu, with Ohoka struggling to 

reach 108 in its allocated 45 overs. 

Peninsula Harbour reached its target 

in the 24th over for the loss of only two 

wickets. 

Although finishing equal on points 

with Ohoka, Peninsula Harbour 

progressbyvirtue of asuperior run rate. 

Kaiapoi shocked third place qualifier 

Pleasant Point winning by 59 runs. 

Played at Kaiapoi, the home team 

scored 183 /8 before dismissing the 

visitors for124 in the 42nd over. 

In another shock result, Oxford 

headed off Darfield. 

Chasing 210 set by Oxford, Darfield 

was all out for 168 in the 38th over. 

Sefton’s end of season winning run 

continued with awell earned win over 

Cheviot. 

Sefton totalled 191/7 in only the 20th 

over before the home team reached 

162/8. 

Final competition round robin points; 

Weedons 57, Darfield 46, Pleasant Point 

42, Peninsula Harbour and Ohoka 41. 

Sefton 39, Cheviot 23, Oxford 20, Kaiapoi 

12. 

Saturdays semi final’s will be without 

any North Canterbury representation. 

Weedons will play Peninsula Harbour 

and Darfield will challenge Pleasant 

Point. 

Meanwhile, the Canterbury Country 

representative side will make its first 

defence of the Hawke Cup when it plays 

South Canterbury at Rangiora’s 

MainPower Oval. 

Junior’sshowof skills at sailing regatta 

Young sailors demonstrated 

their sailing skills at the 

Waimakariri Sailing Club’s 

annual junior regatta on 

February 28 to March 1. 

Twenty four sailors, under 19 

years, from across Canterbury 

and Marlborough came 

together in Starling, PClass 

and Optimist class races. 

There were seven races over 

the two days in challenging 

strong winds. 

It gave the sailors from the 

Waimakariri Club and visiting 

clubs the opportunity to test 

their knowledge, share their 

skills, and learn from one 

another. 

For many the regatta was the 

first they had attended. It is 

well supported by volunteers in 

support boats. 

Club commodore David 

BrandtsGiesen says its this 

type of setting whereyoung 

people develop acompetitive 

edge, using multiple races to 

test their skills and boats and 

earn points that lead to overall 

places. 

Results were: 

PClass: Josh Fletcher, 

WaimakaririSailing Club, 1; 

Jonah Mclintock, Timaru Yacht 

Club 2; Jet Chetwynd, Timaru 

Yacht Club. 

Starling Class: Oak Galbraith, 

ChristchurchYacht Club 1; 

Baily Robb,Queen Charlotte 

Yacht Club 2; Alex Fletcher, 

Waimakariri Sailing Club. 

Learn to Sail 

The Learn to Sail programme 

run by the Waimakariri Sailing 

Club in North Canterbury,is 

supported by Christchurch 

Ready Mix Concrete which 

provides alake (former shingle 

pit) where young people and 

adults gather on Sunday 

mornings to develop sailing 

skills. 

The programme is designed 

to help people learn the theory 

and practical principles of 

sailing —– preparing them to 

sail at aclub level or take 

whatever direction they wish. 

‘‘Some families come to our 

programme because they plan 

to buy atrailer sailor,’’ says Mr 

BrandtsGiesen. 

‘‘Other people join because 

they would like to sail at the 

Waimakariri Sailing Club or at 

Testing times ... Sailors enjoy good conditions at the Waimakariri 

Sailing Club’s annual regatta. 


their local club. People choose 

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Jackson Culver signs for Formula 4series 

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North Canterbury teenage racer 

Jackson Culver has signed with 

Sydneybased AGI Sport to 

contest the entry level class in 

this year's Australian based 

Formula 4championship. 

Culver has worked his way up 

from Formula First and 

Formula Ford and is now 

eligible to race in the fiveround 

AU4 Championship, raced at 

circuits in Sydney, Winton and 

Adelaide. 

Culver (14) is eligible to race 

the first generation Mygale F4 

cars, after Motorsport Australia 

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older cars to support the current 

AU4 Championship, with a 

lowered entry age of 14 years. 

Drivers must be over 15 years of 

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It'll be hard but I'm really 

looking forward to the challenge 

and Idefinitelywant to be 

running at the front,’’ said 

Culver. 

The Rangiora High School 

student will get his first taste of 

Formula 4machinerywithatest 

in Sydney on March 12, atrack 

he's familiar with but only on his 

race simulator. 

‘‘I've done alot of sim testing 

on both layouts at Sydney but 

haven't got anything for The 

Bend [Adelaide] which looks 

quite fun and fast.’’ 

Adam Gotch, Managing 

Director of AGI Sport, the 

multiple championship winning 

team, said it was great to have 

Jackson Culver onboard for AU4 

in 2026. 

‘‘The last time aKiwi driver 

came over to Australia for 

Formula 4was ayoung Liam 

Lawson back in 2017 who came 

2nd on debut in the 

championship. Grant McDonald 

looked after Liam back then, 

and now Jackson so we're 

expecting big things from him 

thisseason.’’ 

Recently Culver has been 

racing and developing aRay 

GR20 Formula Ford butearly 

season problems delayed a 

planned racing campaign this 

season, however lotsof 

development testing has tuned 

his feedback skills and technical 

understanding, before 

progressing intoanentry level 

wingsand slick car. ‘‘I'm sad we 

didn't get to put that car 

[Formula Ford] up to podium 

spots butIlearnt ahuge amount 

about the car and how it works. 

Even with not being able to do a 

full series it was still valuable 

for me to go through, and abig 

step for me personally.’’ 

Culver believes the focus on 

testing and developing rather 

than racing has helped develop 

astrength he sees as valuable 

when he steps up to AU4. 

‘‘Because of how much we've 

had to do with the Formula Ford 

and the feedback I've had to give 

back to try and make the car go 

faster, Ithink that's going to help 

me figure out the car alot faster 

than maybe some other drivers.’’ 

Culver’s car is the same that 

gave Liam Lawson his first 

international experience in 

2017 when he finished vicechampion 

in the Australian F4 

championship before heading to 

Europe. 

On the go ... JacksonCulver, 

aged 14, fromNorth Canterbury, 

will race for team AIG Sport in the 

Formula 4based AU4 

Championship this year. 

PHOTO: MOMAC

GARDENING 


YOUR lOcalspecialists 

fORallYOUR gaRdeningneeds 

Preparenow foralively springtime showing 

An amazing display of 

colourful daffodils, 

hyacinths and tulips in the 

springtime is enough to 

inspire even the least 

enthusiastic gardener. 

Althoughthat fragrant and 

lively show of springtime 

blooms seems adistant 

memory as we enjoy the last of 

the long evenings,now is the 

time to get stuck in if you want 

to boast your own array of 

vibrant flowers in time for 

spring. 

Bulbs come in all manner of 

varietiesand it can be very 

satisfying to pick your bulbs of 

choice for your springtime 

display. 

Daffodils are easy to grow, 

Tulips come in arange of 

exciting colours, Snowdrops 

are ideal for acooler climate, 

and Crocuses are perfect for 

growing in containers. 

You will find the best 

selection of bulbs in garden 

centres through until at least 

the end of March. 

Always select bulbs that are 

large and healthy, without 

marks or mouldy patches. 

Choose an area of the garden 

that receives plenty of sun but 

will not dry out. 

Ifyou have heavy, compacted 

soil, add alittle sand to assist 

suitable drainage and add 

compost,gypsum or blood and 

bonetosandy soils. 

An ideal place forbulb 

planting is beneath a 

deciduous tree. 

The flowers will bloom in 

springbefore the tree’s leaves 

come, then the leaves will help 

to keep the bulbs cool. 

The tree will also soak up 

water and prevent the bulbs 

from gettingtoo wet. 

Dust lightlybefore planting 

with asulphurbased duster to 

preventmould from forming, 

and mites from attacking the 

tops of your bulbs. 

Planting is fairly 

straightforward. 

The rule to follow isplant 

your bulb twice as deep as the 

width of the bulb. 

For example if your bulb is 

2.5cm wide then plant it 5cm 

deep. 

At planting time add bulb 

food which has all the 

necessary nutrientstopromote 

Vibrant ,,. Tulips can put on alively springtime show. 

the growth and flowering 

potential of all types of bulbs. 

Apply 15 –25grams (1 

handful) when planting, 

making sure the fertiliser is 

PHOTO: FILE 

well dug into the soil. 

Water in well, and ensure the 

area is kept weed free. 

All that is left to do is wait 

patiently for the late winter 

TheOneStopShop 

ForAHealthy& 

Colourful Garden 

signs that spring is on its way 

when your bulbs will pop 

through the soil. 

If you are planting in 

containers the same principles 

apply. 

Chose aspot that gets plenty 

of sun and acontainer that has 

good drainage. 

The critical aspect to success 

in containers is using the 

correct potting mix to provide 

the perfect balance of 

nutrients to promote healthy 

growth and encourage more 

prevalent flowering. 

Simply fill your container 

with bulb mix and place bulbs 

evenly throughout the 

container. 

Be careful to ensure the 

bulbs do not touch each other, 

or the walls of the container. 

Once planted, settle the 

mixture by gently tapping the 

bottom of the container on the 

ground and soak the mix 

thoroughly. 

Other plants such as 

Polyanthus, Pansies and Violas 

can be planted on top of the 

container as well. These 

annuals all flower in the cooler 

months and will extend your 

flowering season.

WEEK COMMENCING THURSDAY, 12 MARCH2026 

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Perchedabove Hanmer Springswithexceptional viewsacross 

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This distinctivehomeunfolds over threelevels, starting with a 

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2 

22 Chalet Crescent,HanmerSprings 7334 

For sale offers/enquiries over $789,000 

View Online: 

www.bayleys.co.nz/5529596 

Open Home:Sunday 15 March2026,11.30-12.00pm; 

or view by appointment. 

Whalan andpartnersLtd,Bayley. Licensed under theREA 2008 

Kathryn Duncan 

021 107 5719 

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OPEN HOME 

Cheviot 218 Munro Road 

Stylish lifestyle livingon7ha 

For those seeking alifestyle property that stands apart, this exceptional 7ha offering deliverseverything you've 

been waiting for. Discover this property perfectly positioned on asealed roadand only moments from the Cheviot 

township.This pristine homedelivers an executive layout with amodern, lowmaintenancefeel. Families will 

appreciatethe easeand comfort of the sunfilled living areas,where seamless indoor-outdoor flow creates an 

effortless entertaining feel. The chef's kitchen, light filled dining space, andopen planliving zones arethe natural 

heart of the home. Special landand home package delivering alifestyle many look for yet seldom find. 

bayleys.co.nz/5529761 

4 2 2 3 

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior) 

1pm, Wed 25 Mar 2026 

Plus GST (if any) 

251-253 High Street, Rangiora 

View 12-12.45pm Sun 15 Mar or by appointment 

Julie Graham 027 622 2003 

julie.graham@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008 

NEW LISTING 

Cust 149 Terrace Road 

Ill health dictatessale 

Please disregardpreviouspricing.Horsey people, families,retired farmers come and have alook at whatisonoffer 

here."Swingletrees"istucked away, yetisonlyashortdrive to Rangiora.Oozing rustic character; woodenbeams, 

macrocarpa floors,rimu joinery, and highraked ceilings.The farmhouseshowcases detailed spaces with bedrooms 

and living rooms downstairswhile upstairs hosts aseparate office, perfect workfrom home area. Master bedroom 

offers calming views, outdooraccess and aspacious walk-inwardrobe. Logburnerand two heat pumps allow for 

temperature control while the homeisrefreshedwith new carpet andrefurbished kitchen. There is even ahobbies 

room/gamesroom above the garage. Relaxpoolside withagoodbook,while away the aches and pains in the 

sauna, the kids/grandkids are going to love this wonderland! 


5 2 2 2 


12pm, Wed 25 Mar 2026 


View Sun 1.45-2.15pm 

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

AaronLaing 027 747 2833 

aaron.laing@bayleys.co.nz 


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Eyrewell 509 Downs Road 

Country charm meetsselfsufficient comfort 

Doyou desire the timeless romance of aclassic villabut cravethe easeofmodernliving? Beautifully maintained 

and presented, designed forrealfamilylife in this self-sufficient farmlet. Wake each morning to greenoutlooks and 

mountain views,withMount Huttinthe distance. Showcasinghighceilings, recycled timber flooring, window seats, 

architraves, detailed skirting boardsand cabinetrythroughout, the attention to detail in this 319sqm home is 

evident. Multiple doors invite youonto covered verandas, creating sheltered spacestoescape any prevailing 

weather.Whole lot on offer here; separateoffice/gamesroom, solar panels,waterrace access, artisan well, fourbay 

enclosed barn complete withmancave,orchards,berry cages, vegetable garden, tunnel house,chook area, 

spapool retreat area.This is atrueepitome of acountry homethatcan handle busy family living with ease. 

4 2 2 8 

Auction (unless soldprior) 12pm, Thu26Mar 2026 

3Deans Avenue, Chch 

View Sat12.15-12.45pm&Sun 12.30-1pm 

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

AaronLaing 027 747 2833 

aaron.laing@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Rangiora 18 Elm Drive 

Sun-filledliving in thesought-afterOaks 

Set on agenerous 701sqm (approx.) section, thisbeautifully presented home has been thoughtfully positioned to 

capture maximum sunshine throughout the day.Inside the home,the kitchen with pantryand breakfast barlinks to 

two spacious livingareas. Largesliding doorsopen fullytothe sunny terrace andgarden.The home featuresthree 

generous bedrooms, including amastersuite complete with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. There is alsothe 

added flexibility of adedicatedoffice orfourthbedroom.Double glazing and two heat pumps provide year round 

comfort. The doubleinternalaccess garage hasdrive through for safe offstreet parking within the fully fenced 

private and sheltered grounds. Thisisahomethatofferssunshine, warmthand privacy. 

3 2 2 2 

Auction (unless soldprior) 12pm, Wed 1Apr 2026 

3Deans Avenue, Chch 

View 5-5.30pm Thu12Mar &1-1.30pm Sun15Mar 

JaneMoody 027 455 0161 

jane.moody@bayleys.co.nz 



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NEW LISTING 

Rangiora 21 Lewis Close 

Stunning andimmaculately presented 

Discover the quality and comfort in this exceptional property, in sought-after Westparksubdivision of Northwest 

Rangiora. The stunning homessuperbdesign starts withapolished concrete block feature wall at the entrance - 

givingprivacytothe livingareas. The modern, contemporarykitchen seamlessly flowstothedining and living - 

catering forboth everyday life and entertainment. Indoor and outdoor flow to the paved terrace is perfect for 

alfresco dining, entertaining orjustrelaxing.The master suite is at the east end with awalk-in robe and ensuite, 

while the other twodouble bedrooms are tothe west andshare the main bathroom. The established landscaped 

grounds are fully fencedwith immaculate lawns and ample areas torelax in. Qualityhomes in this area do notlast 

long, do not delayviewing. 


3 2 2 2 


12pm, Tue 7Apr 2026 


View 6-6.30pm Thu 12 Mar 

&12-12.30pm Sun 15 Mar 

JaneMoody 027 455 0161 

jane.moody@bayleys.co.nz 


NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicativeonly 

Waikuku 16 MacDonalds Lane 

Space,Sustainability,and SeriousPotential 

Tucked away in acul-de-sac, this430sqm residence offers adual-winglayout suited to largeormultigenerational 

families,with potential forshort-term rentalincome. 

Itfeaturesfive double bedrooms, four bathrooms, two lounges,two kitchen areas, andtwo laundry/mudrooms. 

Manyrooms opentoawrap-aroundveranda andlandscaped grounds,while wet-room bathrooms and abathtub 

addpracticality. 

High-spec inclusionssuch as EuropeanuPVC double glazing,security cameras, heat pumps, logburners, under-tile 

heating, a4-bay workshop, EV charging, andample parking, complete thisimpressive 5,459sqm lifestyle property. 


5 2 4 2 


1pm, Mon 30 Mar 2026 


View 12-12.30pm Sun 15 Mar 

Mark Pringle 027 4333334 

mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 

Jack Pringle 027 533 4820 


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NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines areindicative only 

West Eyreton 2840South Eyre Road 

Rural living,ready when youare 

Rural living is ready-madeacrossthis 4.5-hectareproperty,with established infrastructureadding real 

functionality. Athree-bay haybarn with two loose boxes, steel yards and fencing for stock is joined by seven dog 

kennels and aseparaterun, offering immediate versatility. 

The 206sqm single-levelhomefeatures kwila decking,fourbedrooms, two bathroomsincluding amaster en-suite, 

andspacious northwest-facingliving. Alog burner, heattransfer system, heat pump and internal access double 

garage ensure year-round comfort,just10minutesfrom Oxford,25minutes from Kaiapoi and40minutes from 

Christchurch. 


4 1 2 2 

Deadline Sale (unlesssold prior) 

1pm, Wed 1Apr 2026 


View 10.30-11amSun 15 Mar 

George Pringle 027 726 4912 

george.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 

Mark Pringle 027 4333334 


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Kiara 

Tinirau-Philps 

Rangiora 12 Koura Drive 

NewListing 

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Quick settlementavailable -salerequired! 

Offeredtothe marketfor the very first time, thismuch-lovedhome has beenmaintained to an exceptional standard and is 

readyfor its next owners. Presentationand position combinetomakethisanexceptional place to call home.Ideally located 

withineasywalking distance to local schools, busstops,Rangiora township, cafes,and popular retailers, convenience is trulyat 

yourdoorstep.The kitchen sits at theheart of the home,while the spaciouslounge provides awelcominghub for family living. 

Twoheat pumpsensure year-round comfort, and the attached double garage with integratedlaundry adds everyday 

convenience. The master suite featuresawalk-in robe andensuite, whilethe remainingtwo bedroomsinclude built-in 

wardrobes andare serviced by amain bathroom andseparate toilet. Step outside to alarge,private patio perfectfor 

entertaining,surrounded by manicured landscaping, araised vegetable garden area, fruit trees, irrigation system,and a 

garden shed -everything youneed for relaxed outdoor living.Opportunities likethisarerare- enquire today andsecure your 

newhome before it's gone! 

3 2 2 2 

DeadlineSale closes Tuesday31st March,2026at1.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View Sun 15 Mar 11.00 -11.30am 

Web pb.co.nz/RU224736 

Kiara Tinirau-Philps 

M 027 545 4272 E kiara.tp@pb.co.nz 

Rangiora 75 Sequoia Way 

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Maketheirdownsizeyour opportunity! 

Private, peaceful and perfectly presented this MikeGreer Homedelivers comfort, practicality and low-maintenance living. Our 

vendors arepackedand readytomove- don't miss your chance to securethishome! Designed for easy family living,the 

master suite enjoysawalk-inrobeand private ensuite, whiletwo additional bedrooms areserviced by awell-appointed family 

bathroomwithboth bath and shower, plus aseparatetoiletfor everyday convenience.The light-filled open-plan livingarea 

creates awarmand welcoming hubofthe home, complemented by amodernkitchen and heatpump foryear-round comfort. 

Outdoors, entertainingiseffortlesswithacovered patio complete withalarge built-in table and built in BBQ, framed by 

beautifullymaintained gardens. Agardenshed, raised beds andaglasshouse make this adream forgreen thumbs,whilestill 

being easy to care for. Privately tucked away down aquiet cul-de-sac andset back from theroad, thesecure section offers 

peace and privacywithout compromisingonconvenience. Closetotown, schools, shops andparks, this location continuesto 

beinhigh demand. 

3 2 1 2 

DeadlineSale closes Wednesday25th March,2026 at 1.00pm, 

(unless sold prior) 

View Sun 15 Mar 11.45 -12.15pm 


Kiara Tinirau-Philps 

M 027 545 4272 E kiara.tp@pb.co.nz 

PropertyBrokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

Rangiora 46 Oakwood Drive 

Kaikoura 85 Beach Road 

New Listing 

Smash the wish list! 

Some homes tick boxes -this onesmashes them! Positioned inone of 

Rangiora's most established andsought-after subdivisions, this home 

delivers scale, style andseriousentertaining credentials in equal 

measure. Open-plan living centres aroundawell-appointed kitchen 

with island bench, while asecond lounge adds flexibility. The master 

retreat enjoys outdooraccessand ensuite,complemented by three 

further bedrooms and afamily bathroom withspa bath. Outside, a 

substantial LED-lit deck, private spaarea and landscaped gardens 

create the perfect setting to relax, entertain and enjoyeverydayliving 

in this impeccably presentedhome. Have questions?Would like to 

view? Please just ask! 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closesTuesday24th 

March, 2026 at 4.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 

View Sun 15 Mar2.00 -2.30pm 


Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

Anna Pethig 

M 027 913 4909 

Tenanted SH1 Commercial Investments 

Two adjoining, high-specification commercialproperties in a 

commanding positiononState Highway 1-backed by strong 

tenancies, excellent lease returns and build quality thatgives investors 

genuine confidence. 83 Beach Road is apurpose-built light vehicle 

workshop of excellent standard. Configured with threevehicle bays 

plus adedicated tyrebay, the premises include awell-appointed 

office, staff roomand mezzanine storage.Aquality tenant is well 

established here, operating from abuildingpurpose-designed for their 

trade. Generousoff-street parking and outstanding road frontage 

ensure maximumvisibility andease of customer access -the kindof 

profile that supportsatenancy. 

For Sale By Negotiation 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/KKC212774 

Fraser Ibbotson 

M 021 574 037 

Amberley 9Bankview Place 

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Must sell -immaculatehome +sleepout 

Get in quick, as this one is goingtofly outthe door! Immaculatelypresented anddoubleglazedthroughout, thisthreebedroom 

home combines comfort, space, and versatility from the moment you stepinside. Alarge,modernkitchen forms the 

hub of thehome, whileastandalonedoublegaragewith an attached sleepout adds serious flexibility -perfect forguests, 

extended family, working from home,orextra living space. Setinaquietcul-de-sac with agenuinesense of community, the 

home is super easy care and designed for low-maintenance living,making it an ideal optionfor first-home buyers, investors, 

downsizers, and professionals alike.Withmotivated vendorsand clear instructionstosell, this is an opportunity that demands 

immediateaction. Homes offeringthislevelofpresentation, adaptability, and convenience arerarely available.Talk to me 

today,before someone else does! 

3 1 1 2 

Auction 4.30pm, Thu 12th Mar, 2026, (unless sold prior), 9 

Bankview Place, Amberley 

View By appointment 


Dayan Muntz 

M 021 432 926 

E dayan.muntz@pb.co.nz 

PropertyBrokersLtd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz 

Proudtobehere

NewListing/OpenHome 


AUCTION 

59 Rands Road, Fernside 

4A2B2L3J4G 

DEADLINESALE 

177 Round Hill Road, Loburn 

4A1B2L1J4.008G 

Thoughtfully designed and 

expertly built, this impressive 

312m2, four-bedroom residence 

commands attention. Set ona 

unique 4-hectare terraced 

riverside block, itbrings 

together sophistication, 

practicalityand natural beauty in 

one exceptional offering. 

Auction 

4pm, Thursday 19 March, 

2026 atRay White 

Rangiora (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday &Sunday 

2.00-2.30pm 

Stuart Morris 

027 4226395 

stuart.morris@raywhite.com 

Daph O'Rourke 

027883 7993 

daph.orourke@raywhite.com 

Tucked away in abotanic 

wonderland in the shelter of 

impressive 100-year-old oaks, 

this beautifullyre-crafted 

character home delivers the 

space, comfort and quality 

today's families are looking forwithout 

losing anounce of it's 

story-book charm. 

DeadlineSale 

All offers to be presented 

4pm, Wednesday25March 

2026 (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday&Sunday 

3.15-3.45pm 

Stuart Morris 

027 422 6395 


Daph O'Rourke 

027 8837993 


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FORSALE 

14 Rapaki Street, Pegasus 

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! 


RayWhiteMorris &CoReal Estate LimitedLicensed (REAA 2008) 

ForSale 

Buyer Enquiry Over 

$1,450,000 

View 

Sunday11.15 -11.45am 

4A3B2L1D2J701F 

Stuart Morris 

027 4226395 


Susie Lowe 

027 9189131 

susie.lowe@raywhite.com 

DEADLINESALE 

83 Acacia Avenue, Rangiora 

If you're living insomething 

that's too big, too small, too old 

-oryou'd simply like tofree up 

some cash and simplify life -this 

home deserves your attention. 

Ourowners have genuinely 

loved the effortless lifestyle this 

surprisingly spacious and 

affordable home has delivered. 


RayWhite Morris &CoReal Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

DeadlineSale 

All offers to be presented 

12pm, Wed18March 

2026 (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday&Sunday 

1.00-1.30pm 

3A2B2L1D2J700F 

Daph O'Rourke 

027 883 7993 


Stuart Morris 

027422 6395 

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NEW LISTING 

AMBERLEY 414Double Corner Road 

Immaculate Lifestyle Opportunity! 

Wakeuptobirdsong and sweeping views ofthe 

Teviotdale Hillsand oceanonthispeaceful 4.6ha 

lifestyle haven, just minutes from Amberleyand the 

beach. Thisrenovated family home sits in mature 

gardens, offering open-plan living,threedouble 

bedrooms, modern bathrooms, office and hobby 

spaces, plus internal double garage. 

Immaculate grounds include sheds, barn,garages, 

paddockswith water, citrusand vegegardens. 

Abeautifully maintained property readyfor its next 

owners. 

3 2 2 

DEADLINE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 11.00am, Wednesday8April 

Offers Over$1,079,000 Considered 

VIEW 1.30-2.00pm, 

Saturday 14 March 

Maria Rickerby 

M 027 563 1733 

E mrickerby@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Ruby Burney 

M 027 312 3533 

E ruby.burney@pggwrightson.co.nz 

AMBERLEY BEACH 12 Grierson Avenue 

Cosy Beach Retreat 

Discover relaxed coastal livingat12Grierson Ave, a 

bright and easy-carebeach retreat in the friendly 

Amberley Beach community. Thefresh,modern 

kitchen anchorsthe open-planlayout, flowing 

effortlesslytosun-soakedoutdoorliving through 

French doorstothe front deck. Twobedrooms with 

built-ins complementthe light, invitingspaces, while a 

cosy log burner and heat pumpensure year-round 

comfort. Afully fenced section,private patio and 

external-access garage add practicality.Close to 

Amberley township amenities, this is anideal first 

home or smart investment. 

2 1 

DEADLINE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 11.00am, Wednesday 8April 

Offers Over $459,000 Considered 

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pggwre.co.nz/AMB43244 


NEW LISTING 

NEW LISTING 

AMBERLEY 11 Wyllie Place 

Easy Living in Amberley 

This beautifully designed three-bedroom home blends 

modern style, comfort and value in afamily-friendly 

cul-de-sac close to Amberley’s township.Built in 2018, 

it features astunning kitchenwith amplebench space, 

elegant finishes and greatstorage. Sun-filled openplanliving 

flows seamlessly to agenerous deck 

overlooking the reserve, withaheat pump and doubleglazingensuring 

year-roundcomfort. The primary 

suite includes an en suite and outdoor access, while a 

double internal-accessgarage, easy-care garden and 

peacefulviewscompletethis move-in ready home. 

3 2 2 

OFFERS OVER $719,000 

CONSIDERED 

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AMBERLEY 31A Carters Road 

Hidden Oasis 

Sited on aprivate rear 1,429m²section, this solid home 

sits within an established garden oasis.Featuring an 

open-plan kitchen anddining area plus two separate 

livingspaces,both opening to outdoor living. Three 

double bedrooms, with the primaryenjoying all-day 

sunand direct accesstoaconcrete patio. Aseparate 

double garage, concrete driveway, ample parking and 

full fencing addtothe appeal. The kitchen and 

bathroom have been recently updated, thereisstill 

scope forthosewho appreciatequalityfrom thepast 

to further enhance this solid starter. 

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PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensedunder REAA 2008 

71 High Street,RANGIORA 

73 Carters Road,AMBERLEY 

Phone: 03 313 0610 

Email:rangiora@pggwre.co.nz 

Helping growthe country 

Formoregreat listings,visitwww.pggwre.co.nz

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

NEW LISTING 

OPEN HOME 

AMBERLEY 6Bankview Place 

Enviable Location 

Secure your spot in sought-after Bankview Place with 

this spacious 1970stwo-level family home. 

Sun-filled living includes asemi-separate lounge, 

dining and well-appointed kitchen opening to anorthfacing 

deck. Four double bedrooms, family bathroom, 

separate toilet, dedicatedlaundry,log burner on 

wetbackand heat pumpensurecomfort. 

Alargedouble garage with workshopspaceplus fully 

fenced grounds with fruit treesprovide room for kids 

and pets. 

Close to school, preschools, domain and shops. 

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AMBERLEY 22 Claremont Crescent 

Private and Easy Living in Prime Location 

Well positioned on a706sqmfenced section in the 

heart of Oakfields, thismodern three-bedroom, twobathroom 

homeoffers privacy, style, and superb 

indoor-outdoor flow.The elegant kitchen, neutral 

décor,and spaciouslivingareas opentoasunny patio 

perfect for entertaining. Year-roundcomfort is ensured 

with agas fire and twoheat pumps. The primary suite 

includes an en suite andwalk-in wardrobe, while 

amplestorage, adouble garagewith workshop, 

garden sheds,and establishedgardens complete this 

move-in-readyproperty close to Amberley amenities. 

3 2 2 


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AMBERLEY 156Webbs Road 

Love the Location -Lifestyle Living Awaits 

Lifestyle properties in thissought-afterareaare rare. 

This exceptional 4.01ha blockoffers stunning viewsof 

Mt Greyand the TeviotdaleHills, with the peaceful 

Waipara River nearby. With oneunit of Webbs Road 

scheme water and a10,000L tankincluded,plus 

internal fencing and attractive post and rail roadside 

fencing, it’s ready for yourvision. Power is availableat 

the road. Close toAmberley'sshops, cafes, and 

schools, thisisthe perfect setting for your rural dream. 

Call us to view. 

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SEFTON 4Skevington Lane 

Views and Privacy 

Discoverthe essence of country living with this 

stunning4ha (approx.) lifestyleblock on Sefton's 

outskirts.Arareopportunity tobuild your dream 

homewithsweeping rural views,power and water at 

the boundary, andendless potential. Design a 

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contact us today to explore thepossibilities. 

$540,000 GST Inclusive 

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PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensedunder REAA 2008 

71 High Street,RANGIORA 

73 Carters Road,AMBERLEY 

Phone: 03 313 0610 

Email:rangiora@pggwre.co.nz 

Helping growthe country 

Formoregreat listings,visitwww.pggwre.co.nz

PROPERTY 


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

12 Roscrea Place, Mandeville 

Private Garden Paradise 

Setamongst maturetrees,thisfour bedroom home on a6679m2propertyisdesignedfor relaxedfamily 

living. Sunnyopen plan livingflows effortlessly to asuperb outdoor entertainingarea, while aseparate 

lounge providesaquiet retreat. Three car garaging, sheds,and plentyofsecureoff streetparking provide 

space for all sorts of hobbies.Gardenlovers will bedelighted with thelarge vegetable garden,fruit trees and 

berryplantings and twopony-sized paddocks plus chicken house completethis charmingcountry lifestyle. 

Just ashortwalk to localshops,sportsfacilitiesand arestaurant/bar in popular Mandeville witheasy access 

into Christchurch, and only20minutes from the airport. 

229m 2 6679m 2 

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DeadlineSale: 12pm Wed25th Mar 

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What’s happening in your 

community... 

Oxford Doggy Pool Party 

Before we close the Oxford Aquatic Centre for the end 

of the summer season, we’re giving the dogs achance 

to enjoy the pool! 

Bring your furry friends along to the pool onSunday 

15 March from 3–5pm. 

Door sales are $5 per pooch. 

SchoolsPosterCompetition 

The Waimakariri schools’ race unity poster competition 

is seeking submissions. 

This year’s theme is ‘We all belong’ and children aged 

5–16 years are encouraged to create aposter toshow 

what the theme means to them. 

The competition isopen toparticipants from 

Waimakariri District schools and home schools. 

Entries need to be dropped intoany Waimakariri 

Library by5pm, Wednesday 18 March. 

Prizes will be presented ataspecial prize giving on 

Tuesday 31 March, 4pm atMainPower Stadium. 

Visit waimakariri.govt.nz/competition for more details. 

Let’sTalkAbout theDraft YouthActionPlan 

2026–2029 

•Are youa12-to-24-year-oldlivinginthe WaimakaririDistrict? 

•Doyou work with local youth? 

•Are you the parent or caregiver ofayoung person? 

If you answered yes to any ofthe above questions, you 

are in the right place! We’re back totalk all things Youth 

Action Plan—and this time wewant toknow ifwegot 

it right. 

Between May and July last year, weasked Waimakariri 

youth to tell us what it’s like being ayoung person in our 

District. This included issues ofimportance, challenges, 

and aspirations for the future. We heard from over 1,100 

Waimakariri youth, that’s massive! 

Based onwhat weheard, wehave drafted athree-year 

Youth Action Plan for 2026–2029, and now wewant to 

know what you think. Wewant tohear everything—the 

good, the bad, and everything inbetween. 

Have aread through the Draft Plan and give us 

feedback before Wednesday 18 March. 

Seeking Public 

ArtChampions 

If you have apassion for art,and 

would like to see more artworks 

in our community,put your name 

forward to join the Waimakariri 

Public Arts Trust team. 

Applications areopennow.You can 

applyonlineat: 

waimakariri.govt.nz/waimakpublicarts 

or pick up aform from any Council 

Service Centre or Library. 

Make sure youget yoursinby 

5pm, Friday 10 April2026. 

Find outmoreatwaimakariri.govt.nz 

or contact: 

Mel Foster on0800 965 468 oremail 

mel.foster@wmk.govt.nz 

Waimakariri 

StashSwap 

Browse fornew treasuresand find 

ahomefor your unwantedcraft 

supplieswithnocashinvolved! 

Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, 

buttons, wool, lace, sewing patterns, craft books, 

paints, brushes, zips, needles, card and stamps 

from your craft stash! 

Saturday 28 March•10am–12noon 

KaiapoiLibrary 

MaterialsDropOff: 

Monday 2March –Friday 27March 

Find outmore 

waimakaririlibraries.com 

ea 

Death 

Café 

Acuppa ‘n’cake 

with adifference. 

Anew and unique opportunity to 

discuss any aspect of death and dying 

over acuppa. 

22 March 2pm Rangiora Library 

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Liz-027618 4891 

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Anna -027 2841903 

anna.paterson@ 

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Babytimes 

Storytimes 

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booksand song 

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Rangiora Library 

Monday •10am 


Friday • 10am 

Oxford Library 

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Storytimes 

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Tuesday • 10am 

Thursday • 10am 

offered by: 

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Oxford Library 

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Wednesday • 10.30am 

Visit waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk to have your say. 

EatYourLeftovers andYou CouldWin Groceries 

for aYear 

Every year, Kiwis throw away around $3 billion worth 

of perfectly good food—much ofitleftovers that could 

have been tomorrow’s lunch ordinner. That’s hundreds 

of dollars wasted, and meals you never got to enjoy! 

Join Love Food Hate Waste NZ’s Leftover Legends 

Challenge this March and turn last night’s dinner into 

today’s win. 

Simply visit the lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz and follow 

the steps tothe Leftover Legends campaign. From 

there, upload aphoto ofyour leftovers, and tuck in! 

Every plate logged gives you achance towin groceries 

for ayear—now that’s legendary. 

Teabags can 

no longer go in 

thegreen bin. 

Teabags along 

with papertowels/ 

serviettesand shredded 

papermustgoinyour 

rubbish binorbag. 

Rubbish 

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muckR A N G I O R A 

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Anna Claire 

Angus Goodwin 

Julie Hassall 

Louise Hill 

Louise Johns 

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15 MARCH- 

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North Canterbury News, March 12, 2026 

51 

TemporaryRoadClosures 

Kaiapoiand Rangiora 

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES 

Pursuant to theTransport (Vehicular 

TrafficRoadClosure)Regulations 1965, 

notice is hereby giventhatthe Waimakariri 

District Council, forthe purposeofthe 

Kaiapoiand Rangiora ANZACServices, 

proposes to closethe following roadson 

25 April2026 to ordinary vehiculartraffic 

forthe periodsindicated hereunder. 

Kaiapoi 

Roads proposed tobeclosed 

• Raven Quay, from Williams Street to 

Black Street. 

Period of closure—6–8am 

Roads proposed to be closed 

• Sewell Street, from Smith Street to 

Davie Street 

• Davie Street, from Charles Street to 

Sewell Street. 

Period of closures — 8am–12 noon 

Rangiora 

Roads proposed to be closed 

• Ashley Street, from High Street to 

Burt Street 

• High Street from Albert Street to 

Durham Street 

• Ivory Street, from High Street to 

Collins Street 

• Alfred Street, from Ivory Street to 

Percival Street 

• Victoria Street, from High Street to 

67 Victoria Street 

• Percival Street, from Rangiora Service 

Centre carpark toHigh Street. 

Period of closures — 10.30am–1.30pm 

2026 Triennial ElectionofTrustees 

DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULT 

Ideclare theresultfor the2026MainPower Trustelection that closed at middayon 

Friday 6March 2026. 

ElectionofTHREE (3)Trustees 

Candidate Area VotesReceived 

BERGE, Allan RANGIORA 1,146 

HOBAN, James WAIPARA 952 

HOUGHTON,Chelsea RANGIORA 804 

WARWICK, Heather MANDEVILLE 756 

ROBERTS, Chris CULVERDEN 683 

MASON, Andrew AMBERLEY 682 

WALTON,Gary LOBURN 584 

BROWNING,Emma HANMER SPRINGS 519 

PATERSON,Mark WOODEND 423 

MURCHISON, Richard WEKAPASS 320 

HAMILTON,William FERNSIDE 300 

GULLEFORD,Alan KAIKOURA 238 

STURLEY, Trent LOBURN 207 

INFORMAL or BLANK 3 

Allan BERGE, James HOBAN and Chelsea HOUGHTON are therefore declared 

elected as Trustees of theMainPower Trust. 

Thevoter return percentage was8.29% being3,583 votes. 

AnthonyMorton 

ReturningOfficer –MainPower Trust 

PO Box3138, Christchurch 8140 

iro@electionz.com 

0800 666 028 

PUBLIC NOTICES 


VOLUNTEER 

DRIVERS 

REQUIRED 

This includes spraying around 

During theproposedperiodofclosures, 

thefollowing provisionwill be made for 

ordinary vehiculartraffic whichwould 

otherwiseuse theroad: 

Suitable alternative routes will be available 

for usual traffic, with signed detours 

in place where required. Roads will be 

reopened as soon as possible following 

the event. 

Any person objecting to the proposals 

is called upon tolodge notice of their 

objection and grounds thereof in writing, 

before 4pm, 27 March 2026 at the office 

of the Waimakariri District Council, 

Private Bag 1005, Rangiora 7440. 

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CO-ORDINATOR 

Administration/Biodiversity projects 

Part time 

The Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust is seeking anew part-time co-ordinator 

working up to 20 hours-a-week tohelp deliver its vision of 

vibrant, healthy indigenous ecosystems across the Waimakariri District. 

The trust provides free information,education, resourcesand advice 

throughevents, its website, newslettersand social media plus helps 

property owners with native revegetation, protection and enhancement. 

If you have local ecological knowledge, administration and project 

management experience, great interpersonal skills and adesire to 

make adifference in enhancing biodiversity across the Waimakariri 

District, then the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust iskeen to hear from 

you. 

This is acontract position for an initial six-month period. 

For further information and aposition description 

Email: chair@wbt.org.nz with yourcurriculum vitae. 

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