North Canterbury News: April 09, 2026

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Rodney is getting his life back on track 

By JOHN COSGROVE 

Three years ago, Rodney 

Coyle’s life changed drastically. 

Driving home from his job as 

awater systems technician, on 

the open road, aute suddenly 

pulled out of an intersection. in 

front of him 

In the resulting crash, he 

suffered aperforated bowel 

and partial paralysis on his left 

side, the result of alife 

threatening brain bleed. 

Today, he is still in recovery, 

in rehab and on light duties. 

‘‘Trying to find ajob when you 

still have ongoing rehab is very 

challenging, as it's certainly 

challenging times out there for 

everyone,’’ he says. 

So rather than sitting at home 

in Kaiapoi, doing nothing, the 

former BMX and mountain bike 

enthusiast decided to turn his 

passion into abusiness — 

bicycle maintenance and 

repair. 

‘‘My left side is asituation of 

use it or lose it, so starting this 

journey means light 

mechanical work is the perfect 

movementfor keeping my left 

side going. 

‘‘I can monitor myself and 

rest when required.’’ 

Being able to turn his lifelong 

passion into abusiness, and 

working from home while still 

being able to monitor his rehab, 

is the best of both worlds as far 

as he's concerned. 

‘‘I do get tired, and this way I 

can watch out for the signs and 

remedy it,’’ he says. 

Back on Track Canterbury, 

which opened four months ago, 

offers bicycle servicing and 

repairs from Rod’s garage. 

‘‘It keeps me working, keeps 

me thinking and moving ahead. 

‘‘I have always enjoyed 

working with bikes, as over the 

years being aqualified 

technician, I’ve helped many 

riders and adventure racers 

with their machines.’’ 

‘HereI’m working onfixing 

bikes and also conductingoneonone 

training forthose riders 

wanting to learnhow to 

maintain their bikes.’’ 

He says thereare many young 

ridersheknows of, who are 

keen onlearning how to keep 

their bikes going in top 

condition. 

‘It’s sad to say that bike 

mechanicsare slowly becoming 

adying profession, despite the 

increased awarenessofcycling 

due to the current fuel crisis. 

‘‘I am ideally positioned to do 

that oneonone training, as due 

to my ongoing rehab, Ican be 

selectiveabout howmuch work 

Itake oneach day, based on my 

health, and howIam 

improving. 

‘‘It’s been along road. Ispent 

ayear applying for jobs but got 

nothing. Basically, your life’s 

onhold while your body 

recovers. 

‘‘But Ididn’t want to just sit 

around and do nothing.’’ 

Rod says creating Back on 

Track Canterburyishis way of 

moving forward, of engaging 

with the worldand ‘‘creating a 

platform for me to help others, 

especially young people, which 

is something Iwant to do more 

ofinthe future’’. 

‘‘They want to learnskills 

that will get them work, and this 

is what Ican teach them while 

they help me recover.’’ 

Working ahead ... Rodney 

Coyle’s making the most of life, 

developing his passion for fixing 

bicycles into agrowing business. 

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By DAVID HI L, 

Local DemocracyReporter 

It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to 

make it quicker and easier to build 

major projects when it pa sed into law 

last December. 

But none of the five North Canterbury 

projects included in the Government’s 

Fasttrack A provals Act have 

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’ 

projects in the fasttrack proce s. 

They were among 149 projects listed 

in the legislation. 

In astatement released last w ek, 

Infrastructure MinisterChris Bishop 

and RegionalDevelopment Minister 

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149 

projects had lodged substantive 

a plications with the Environmental 

Protection Authority (EPA), since the 

a provals regime was established in 

February. 

Of those,none have b en a proved so 

far, with the first eight expected to be 

signed o f by the end of the year. 

Proposed housing developments at 

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora 

were listed in the legislation, along with 

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri 

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral 

water storage facility and fish scr en. 

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed 

none of the five North Canterbury 

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack 

a plications. 

Developers of alistedproject can 

a ply to the EPA where an ‘expert 

panel’ wi l a se s theprojectand 

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’. 

Panel convenors determine the extent 

of the consultation, meaning the is no 

guarant elocal communities wi l have a 

say. 

Thereisnotimeframe for alisted 

projec tolodge ana plication, the 

spokesperson said. 

When the project list was a nounced 

in October last year, Mr Bishop pointed 

the finger at councils for creating the 

housing crisis. 

‘Speaking in general terms, councils 

have contributedtoour housing crisis 

by being overly picky about where 

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

The W odend and west Rangiora 

developments have since b en included 

in thenew WaimakaririDistrict Plan 

adopted last month, meaningthey may 

not n ed to be fasttracked. 

Amuri I rigation Company 

chairperson DavidCroft said the 

company anticipated aresource consent 

would be grantedbyEnvironment 

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few 

months,after it was lodged in 2023. 

‘It l oks like the normalconsenting 

proce s wi l be faster. In some waysit 

would be the ideal situation because 

everybody hashad the chancetohave 

their say in asystem they are familiar 

with. ’ 

A$20m loan from the Government’s 

Regional Infrastructure Fund was 

a nounced earlier this month for the 

Balmoral water storageproject. 

The proposed Ōhoka development 

was rejected from the District Plan, 

after aprivate plan change requestwas 

rejected by an independent 

commi sioner in November 2023. 

It is sti l subjec to an Environment 

Courta peal. 

An Environment Courtspokesperson 

said the a pe lant, Carter Group, has 

b en directed to advise the court by 

August 2 ‘how or whether it intends to 

proc ed ’. 

Waimakariri District Council 

development pla ning manager Ma t 

Bacon said underthe new District Plan, 

the site of the proposed Ohoka 

development is zoned rura lifestyle. 

It mean the farmland could be subdivided 

into 4ha lots, but not into an 

850home development as proposed. 

Carter Group was contacted for 

comment but areply had not b en 

received by the time the North 

Canterbury News wen to print. 

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 

has b en completing geotech reports as 

it continuesscoping workfor the 

proposed W odend Bypa s. 

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NC residents unhappy at postal 

service cuts in their towns 

By DAVIDHILL, 

Local Democracy Reporter 

North Canterbury residents have vented 

their frustration at adecision to remove 

postal services in their towns. 

New Zealand Post staffbriefed the 

Waimakariri District Council last month 

on plans to end postal services at the 

Waikuku Beach, Pegasus and Woodend 

in May. 

They would be replaced by anew 

service in Ravenswood, north Woodend, 

which NZ Postplans to open this month. 

Waikuku Beach resident Janine 

Rogers said residents relied on the post 

office boxes provided at the general 

store, due to alack of residential mail 

delivery. 

‘‘Having to drive to collect mail feels 

counterintuitive to the purpose of amail 

service. 

‘‘Residents should have the option to 

be included in ahome delivery service if 

the boxes are to be moved.’’ 

Waimakariri district councillor Shona 

Powell said she was concerned for 

people with mobility issues in getting to 

Ravenswood, because of limited public 

transportinWaikuku Beach. 

Pegasus residents have safety 

concerns crossing State Highway 1when 

walking or cycling, and the bus only goes 

every hour. 

Cr Powell said Pegasus had a 

population of around 4500, with a 

growing number of elderly and those 

with mobility issues. 

She has been advocated for apost box 

in Pegasus, where people can post mail 

outside of business hours. 

‘‘People can’t just drop down and post 

acard to adear friend.’’ 

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said 

he was pleased to hear NZ Post was 

planning to create anew Ravenswood 

store. 

But he was concerned at the 

withdrawal of services from small, semirural 

communities such as Waikuku 

Beach. 

‘‘I have lived in Waikuku and know the 

Post services ... New Zealand Post is proposing to close postal services in Waikuku Beach, 

Pegasus and Woodend,while opening anew agency in Ravenswood. 

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area well. Ihave extended an invitation 

to NZ Post to visit the area with me to 

better understand the situation on the 

ground. 

‘‘I also formally requested they 

reconsider their proposal forthis 

community,and to look at what 

additional services could be provided at 

Pegasus such as areceiving post box.’’ 

NZ Post general manager consumer 

Sarah Sandoval said NZ Post took ‘‘a 

careful, evidencebased approach’’ 

before deciding to close the Woodend 

Beach, Pegasus and Waikuku Beach 

agencies. 

‘‘We took adetailed look at drive time 

data and engaged with our retail 

partners to gain local insights to help 

understand where changes made sense, 

including visiting the local area as part 

of this review process.’’ 

She said changes will begin from May, 

with the PO boxes being relocated from 

Waikuku Beach to the new Ravenswood 

store. 

‘‘We recognise that access to mail 

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RAPID numbers now part of consent process 

Pinpointing alocation at anew rural 

dwelling or business in the Hurunui 

District is now seamless. 

Rural Address Property Identification 

(RAPID) number plates are now issued as 

part of the building consent process for all 

new rural dwellings and businesses in the 

Hurunui District. 

Hurunui District Council’s RAPID 

Numbering and Vehicle Crossing Officer 

Liz Atkins says RAPIDnumber plates are 

essential for emergency services, and 

anyone wanting to locate arural address, 

especially when it’s dark or in poor 

visibility. 

‘‘Any rural dwelling, new or old, really 

does need to have aRAPID number plate,’’ 

she said. 

Until recently, the RAPID number plate 

had not been part of the building consent 

process. 

Ms Atkins said that since council 

launched itsawareness campaign in 2023, 

uptake has steadily increased acrossthe 

district. 

‘‘Due to changes to the building consent 

process,we’re ensuring new properties 

are also covered as well as existing 

dwellings.’’ 

Since 2025 more than 1500 plates have 

been bought, in addition to those issued 

since the campaign began in 2023. Ms 

Atkins says properties with multiple 

dwellings with no RAPID number, or lack 

clear directional signage, can create real 

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Keep Rangiora Beautiful group disbands 

By SHELLEY TOPP 

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North Canterbury News, April 9, 2026 

3 

Agroup formed 35 yearsago to beautify 

Rangiora can no longer continue doing 

volunteer work, and has disbanded, 

leaving an impressive environmental 

legacy for the town. 

Keep Rangiora Beautiful was 

established in 1989 after the 

Waimakariri District Council was 

approached by Keep New Zealand 

Beautiful (KNZB) to establisha 

Rangiora branch. Trevor Inch, 

Rangiora’smayor at that time, invited 

members of potential interestgroups to 

attend ameeting with aKNZB 

representative and Keep Rangiora 

Beautiful was established soon 

afterwards. 

The group’s first big project was to 

enhance the informal picnic area next 

to the AshleyRakauri Riverbridge in 

Rangiora. The plantings provided shade 

and wind protection for the area which 

quickly became apopular picnic site 

and remains so today. 

There have been many beautification 

projects since then including the Adopt 

AHighway Trial in 1994, Dudley Park in 

1995, BNZ car park in 1996, Kaiapoi 

Lakes and Taggart’s Shingle Pit in 1997, 

Good Street Reserve in 1998, Rangiora 

Hospital in 2000, Binn Inn and 

Warehouse Rangiora in 2002, Mike Kean 

Walkway in 2008, Rangiora High School 

fence line and East Belt frontage in 2009 

and Rangiora Health Hub in 2015, to 

name afew. 

The group also recognised two longserving 

life members, Rangiora’s Ron 

and Barbara Mackie in 2022 by planting 

arow of totaras for them along the 

Milton Avenue footpath, next to the 

North Canterbury Riding For The 

Disabled property. 

Ron and Barbara contributed more 

than 31 years volunteering for KRB and 

estimate during that time they helped 

KRB members plant more than 14,000 

trees and shrubs in the Rangiora 

district, which is an impressive legacy 

for them and the KRB group. 

KRB secretary Adrienne McGown 

said other projects have included 

establishing the garden by the Westpac 

Bank in 2022, the streetsidegarden at 

the end of Edward Street, near Goodall 

Lane (with the assistance of the 

RangioraHigh School Leos students), 

and planting fastigate oaks and 

ribbonwoods in the Rickton Reserve 

towards Coldstream Road. 

In 2021, KRB started work in the 

Anglican cemetery on Ashley Street. 

‘‘We cleared moss and lichen from the 

headstones,sorelatives could find the 

graves of their forebears, then followed 

up with weeding the graves and edges 

and mowing between the graves where 

the rideon mower man couldn't go and 

since June2025, we have been assisting 

with the removal of ivy, honeysuckle and 

other weeds at Matawai Park on Friday 

mornings.’’ 

KRB volunteers have also 

participated in the annual Keep NZ 

Beautiful Clean Up day held every 

September. 

‘‘But in recent years we have worked 

with the AshleyRakahuri Rivercare 

Group, the combined fourwheeldrive 

clubs and the WDC Youth Council to 

clean up sections of the Ashley 

Rakahuri River banks, after the 

devastating flood in 2021. 

‘‘We have removed skipfulls of 

rubbish, including furniture, sunbeds, 

car bodies and tyres as well as 

household rubbish, cans and bottles,’’ 

Adrienne said. 

‘‘We would like to record our thanks to 

the Waimakariri District Council,who 

has supported us in many ways over the 

last 35 years," she said. 

‘‘Forty years ago, there were few trees 

planted in the urban landscape, but now 

Waimakariri has astrong environmental 

ethos and they now do what we used to 

do, planting out street corners, parks 

and reserves and further afieldalong 

the AshleyRakahuri River,’’ she said. 

Long service ... Members of the recently 

disbanded Keep Rangiora Beautiful group 

during afarewell function held at the 

MainPower Oval Cricket Grounds in 

Rangiora recently. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

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New playspace in Kaiapoi to explore 


Anew inexpensive playspacethat 

combines discovery with learning all 

about nature, has been unveiled in 

Kaiapoi. 

The playground equipment at 

Currie Park in Ellen Place, Kaiapoi, 

needed replacing so the Greenspace 

team at the Waimakariri District 

Council decided to come up with a 

new plan for the space, one that 

offered an alternative to the usual 

swings and climbing frames. 

Grant Stephens, the design and 

planning team leader at Greenspace, 

worked with landscape architect Tori 

Stableford to design anew playspace 

—one that invited young people to 

play in and explore the nature 

around them. 

‘‘We moved the play equipment 

over to NormanKirk andfoundacost 

effective way to create anew type of 

playspace in the area usingwhat was 

already there andother bits and 

pieces we could findinthe 

neighbourhood.’’ says Grant. 

‘‘This type of inexpensive 

playspace encourages children to 

seek out and explore their 

environment. 

‘‘We have created aseries of small 

spaces that challenge children to 

clamberofrocks andpoles, to tip over 

and look under stumps to see what’s 

living there, to investigate the flowers 

and fauna aroundthem for bugs and 

insects anddiscover who’s living in 

the bug hotel.’’ 

He says it caters to people of all 

ages in the community andshould 

become atreasured space to relaxin 

anddiscover more about the world 

around you. 

‘‘The biodiversity team have done 

awonderful job namingand 

signposting everythingthat is 

contained in the small space which 

used to be justaswing, aslide and a 

box. We even paved in the seat that 

was there originally, to give access to 

everybody. ‘‘It’s something that’s 

different and awonderful place for a 

family to relax in while their other 

children kick aball aroundorplay in 

the wider park area.’’ 

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Establishing Biodiversity Trust ‘rewarding’ 


Waimakariri Biodiversity Trusts (WBT) 

inaugural chairwoman Dr Judith Roper 

Lindsay has retired from the rolewhich 

began in July, 2021. 

However, the Ashley ecologist will 

continue working with the trustees, 

community and contractors to build 

relationships while her replacement, 

Sandra Stewart, KaiapoiTuahiwi 

Community Board member andformer 

Waimakariri District Council councillor, 

settles into her new role as chairwoman. 

Ms Stewart has been atrustee since 

August 2023. 

Judith says the opportunity to become 

the inaugural WBT chairwoman and see 

in its establishment phase has been a 

rewarding challenge. 

‘‘For most of my career as an ecologist 

Ilived in Ashley, but travelled into 

Christchurchand around the South 

Island for work. 

‘‘Once Iretired in 2018 Icould focuson 

biodiversity values of Waimakariri 

District in avoluntary capacity,'' she says. 

Judith was on the Waimakariri Water 

Zone Committee (WWZC) for nine years, 

and in 202021 chaired the WWZCs 

Biodiversity Working Group which set up 

the trust. 

It was establishedtoimprove 

environmental awareness and help 

create vibrant, healthy, indigenous 

ecosystems by providing free 

information, education and resources to 

enable the community to protect, restore, 

create and sustainably manage 

indigenous biodiversity in the 

Waimakariri District. 

Being environmentallyaware is more 

important than ever, Judith says. 

‘‘We are in crisis mode for many 

environmental features and systems. 

‘‘As human population numbershave 

grown, and urban lives have become 

Role change ... Ecologist Dr Judith RoperLindsay, of Ashley, has retiredfrom her role as 

chairwoman of the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust. 

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP 

separated from the natural environment, 

peoplehave lost touch with the impacts 

and effects of their activities on it. At the 

same time the demand to use natural 

resources has started to outstrip the 

ability for the environment to renew 

them,'' she says. 

‘‘This has ledtodamage to natural 

systems such as waterways and soils, 

underminingthe health of the plants and 

animalsdepending on them and 

affectingcommunities valuing them 

intrinsically, and enjoying them for 

recreation andwellbeing. 

‘‘It is important now that those people 

who do see and understand these 

adverse effects onthe environment take 

allthe positive steps they can, no matter 

how small, to minimise their impacts. 

This way they set examples for others to 

see,’’ she says. 

Judith also believes starting that 

journey in our local surroundings is 

crucial. 

‘‘Locally, land and water are important 

for our diverse biodiversity, for cultural 

values, for ahealthy economy, and for 

our sense of place and wellbeing. 

‘‘It is important for us all to do what we 

can to sustain them.'' 

Judiths decision to retire as WBT 

chairwoman was ``essentially for health 

reasons'', as she can no longer make site 

visits. 

However, she also recognises that the 

trust is ``moving fromits establishment 

phase'' into consolidating its position as 

``the voice of indigenous biodiversity''in 

Waimakariri. For this ``it will be great to 

have new energy, experience and 

perspectives'' from new trustees who 

joined the WBT last month, anew coordinator/field 

officer and anew 

chairwoman. 

Judith began her 49year career in 

ecology in Scotland assessing upland 

habitats and conservation values in 

urban and rural, derelict land during 

1977 after graduating from Durham 

University in England with aPhD 

studying the plant communities of the 

Shetland Isles. 

Thework nurtured her interest in 

protection and enhancement of 

biodiversity alongside development and 

community activities. 

She came to New Zealand in 1981 and 

became thefirst landscape ecologist in 

the Ministry of Works and Development 

(MWD) working alongside engineers, 

landscape architects and planners. 

Since then she has had abusy career 

working on many environmental 

projects. 

In 2024 her work as an environmental 

champion was recognised with an 

individual award at the Waimakariri 

Environmental Awards. 

Judith says it is difficult to choose her 

favourite environmental space in 

Waimakariri, but the AshleyRakahuri 

River catchment area is one of them, 

because of its diversity of habitats and 

species. 

‘‘There are native forests, shrub lands 

and wetlands in theLees Valley, foothills 

and (Ashley) Gorge. 

‘‘The rare braided river system across 

the plains, fed by dozens of springs and 

with its unique bird populations, and Te 

Aka Aka, the AshleyRakahuri Estuary, 

where you find dunes and coastal 

wetlands is overlain by its cultural value, 

taonga, making it avaluable asset to our 

district.’’ 

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Changingofthe guard at Culverden 

ByDAVID HILL, 


Tania McDonald hopes she can inspire 

more women to step up into leadership 

roles. 

Ms McDonald became the first 

woman chief fire officer of the 

Culverden Volunteer Fire Brigade last 

month, replacing Craig Ritchie, who 

stepped down after 11 years in the role. 

‘‘It gives something for women to 

think about going for. Hopefully it will 

encourage others to step up. 

‘‘I’m quite excited about taking over 

from avery good chief and I’ve got a 

good brigade behind me,’’ shesaid. 

Culverden has asmall brigade, with 

16 volunteers, including four women. 

‘‘We are asmall brigade, so we are 

always happy for people to come and 

have alook. 

‘‘It’s not as scary as people think.’’ 

Ms McDonald works for Farmlands 

in Culverden and runs her own 

business. 

She said Farmlands had been 

supportive of her firefighting role, in 

allowingher to ‘‘drop tools and go’’. 

She has previously served as the 

brigade’s training officer and as a 

station officer for 14 years. 

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said Mr 

Ritchie has given valuable service to 

the Culverden community. 

‘‘He’s just one of those people in the 

community who put their hand up and 

get stuff done.’’ 

Mr Ritchie first moved to Culverden 

as asharemilker in 1994, before 

joining the brigade in 2000. 

He later took over the 118hafarm in 

2007, which is now leased to his 

daughter and soninlaw. 

He became deputy chief in 2008, 

before stepping up as the chief 11 years 

Gettingfour hourschangedeverything 

Jenny chose work that asks everything 

of her. 

As aMāori arts and crafts tutor at an urban 

creative space for mental health support, her 

days are spent face-to-face with people who 

need patienceand calm. 

But it also means standing on concrete 

floors, demonstrating techniques, and most 

importantly beingpresent. 

It’s thekindofjob youdobecause it matters, 

not because it’seasy. 

Butit’shardtobepresent when your knees 

won’tlet you forget they exist. 

Her knees just wouldn’t stop. All day. All 

night.Likeastrandthatwouldn’t stay woven, 

always pulling loose, always pulling ather 

patience. 

“You’re just kind of like,whenisthisgoing 

to stop?” Jenny recalls. “But itdoesn’t. Itjust 

kept on going.” 

Both knees had been making themselves 

more disruptive asthe years went on. First, 

standing becamedifficult. Then thecoldstarted 

creepingupthrough theconcrete floor.Before 

long, thenightshad become thereal problem. 

Sleep hadturnedintoaguessing game.Two 

hourswas normal. Threeifshe waslucky.Then 

she’d lie there, wide awake, knees buzzing, 

knowing she had tobe on her feet again in a 

few hours. 

“It would make me so grumpy,” Jenny 

admits. “When you’re in constant discomfort 

and you haven’t slept, you’re not always nice 

to be around. Youtell people todothings, 

instead of asking them.” 

For someone whose job is guiding others 

withpatienceand care, that wasthe real cost. 

She’d tried what was available. Nothing 

made areal difference. Jenny was starting to 

acceptthatthiswas just howthings were going 

to be. 

ago. 

Thechief fire officer role has lead to 

Mr Ritchie providingservice to the 

wider community, with the brigade 

hosting Anzac Day services for several 

years. 

Mr Ritchie was checking smoke 

alarms in the area eight years ago 

when herealised local farmers were at 

risk, as it was difficult to accurately 

locate rural properties. 

There were issues with incorrect 

numbering, with multiple houses on 

the same property using the same 

Rural Address Property Identification 

(rapid) number andthe numbers not 

being placed at the entrance gate. 

He collaborated with the Hurunui 

District Council and Fire and 

Emergency NZ on acampaign to 

educate rural property owners,inabid 

Thenafriend’smotherhandedhersomething 

newtotry. 

“She hadbeen usingthiscream forher back 

andher knees.She lent me hers to try.” 

Jenny wasn’t convinced.But shetrusted her 

friend’smum andhad nothing to lose. 

The natural cream wascalled Koru FXand 

wasmadeinNew Zealand. 

Jenny remembers the night she applied the 

cream for the first time.What happened next, 

she almost didn’t trust. 

Shewoke up hourslater.Not twohours. Not 

three. She lay there, waiting for her knees to 

wake upand make themselves known. But 

theywerequieter.Not gone,but quieter. 

“I canget four hoursofsleep now,”she says. 

“Sometimes five. Forme, that’s amazing.” 

Four hours doesn’t sound like much. But 

to make it easier for emergency 

services to find properties. 

Mr Ritchie is alsopresidentofthe 

Glenmark Tennis Club andserves on 

the Culverden CommunityCommittee. 

The community committee spent 

several years fundraising for awar 

memorial for the town,unveiling asixmetre 

high Corten steel lasercut 

soldier on Anzac Day last year. 

The project was backed by the 

Hurunui District Council. 

Mr Ritchie is not completely lost to 

the brigade, as he will stay on to 

mentor other volunteers. 

‘‘I am extremely proud of what the 

brigade has achieved over the years 

andgrateful for all the support the 

community has always shown us.’’ 


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when you’ve been waking every two, four 

feels like luxury. 

The grumpiness started to lift. And Jenny 

noticed somethinghad shiftedinhow shewas 

around people. 

“I’m alot nicer to be around,” she says. “I 

askpeopletodothingsinstead of tellingthem. 

The little things matter when you’re face-tofacewithpeopleall 

day.” 

“Koru FXhas been astop button for me,” 

Jenny says. “That’s what I call it. Astop 

button.” 

Herknees still pullfor attentionattimes, but 

she’slearnednow to sleepthrough. 

“I can sleep. Ican work. I’m nicer to the 

peoplearound me.” 

“For me,that’severything.” 

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(left) has become the first woman to serve 

as chief fire officer of the Culverden 

Volunteer Fire Brigade, replacing Craig 

Ritchie (right). 

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OPINION 

6 The North Canterbury News, April 9, 2026 

Focus on 

Waimakariri 

with Mayor Dan Gordon 

Oxfordhealthcare 

under the spotlight 

Ihopeeveryonehad achance to enjoy 

the Easter break, spend time with 

family and friends, and perhaps indulge 

in afew well earned treats along the 

way. 

I’m pleased that apublic meeting has 

been organised by Te Whatu Ora for 

7pm on April 28 at the Oxford Working 

Men’s Club, which Ihave agreed to 

chair. 

This will give residents the 

opportunity to hear directly about the 

future of healthcare services in Oxford, 

including the hospital, and to ask 

questionsabout what lies ahead. 

Last week Ialso had the opportunity 

to catch up with American TikTok 

creator JMango, who is on amission to 

visit every town in New Zealand. 

It was great to share with him what 

makes our district such aspecial place. 

We stopped in Rangiora for agelato 

and achat, and Ipointed himtowards a 

few of my favourite local spots before he 

continued on to explore Woodend, 

Pegasus and Kaiapoi. 

It’s always fantastic to see people 

showcasing our communities to awider 

audience. 

Iwas particularly impressed by the 

way he isusing his platform to support 

young people through mental health 

challenges andtohighlight issues that 

matter. 

Iwas also joined by Councillor Shona 

Powell to view progress on the North 

Canterbury Urgent Care and extended 

hours medical centre last week. 

It’s really taking shape, with the roof 

now on and interior work underway. 

The project remains on track and on 

budget, and it’s exciting to see this 

importantfacility coming closer to 

completion. 

Finally, our Annual Plan is now out 

forconsultation. 

We’ve taken aprudent approach to 

thisyear’s budget, and there will be 

several opportunities to engage, 

including adropin session at the 

Oxford A&P Show on Saturday, April 11. 

Iencourage everyone to take the time to 

have their say —your feedbackplays an 

importantrole in shaping the future of 

our district 

Iwelcome contact from anyone who 

needs assistance or has an issue that 

you might want to discuss. Email me at 

dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021 

906 437. I’m here to help. 

In the Electorate with 

MattDoocey 

MP for Waimakariri 

Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. 

Stadium amilestone 

As aborn and bred Crusaders fan, Iwas 

very excited to attend the official 

opening of the One New Zealand 

stadium alongside the Prime Minister 

and several of my Greater Christchurch 

colleagues. 

As Cantabrians we all know how long 

the journey has been to rebuild the city 

since the earthquakes 15 yearsago and 

the opening of the stadium marks areal 

milestone in its transformation. 

Ispent Saturday morning with 

Clarkville residents from Baynons and 

Heywards Roads to hear their concerns 

about recent council decisions to allow 

high volume gravel truck haulage 

through their community. 

It is concerning to hear of the lack of 

communication and consultation with 

residents on such an importantissue to 

them, especially when there is aviable 

alternative route of an established 

gravel haul road along the river. 

Iamhearing from many constituents 

that the costofliving crisis, coupled 

with the conflict in the Middle East 

leading to higher fuel prices, is creating 

increased stress and pressure on 

household budgets. 

That’s why, from this month, more 

than amillion New Zealanders will see 

extra support in their pockets. 

Superannuitants will see increased 

payments –for example, NZ 

Superannuation for amarried couple 

who both qualify willlift more than $50 

to $1708 afortnight. Lowtomiddleincome 

working parents get an extra $50 

aweek, for up to ayear, from the inwork 

tax credit –helping 143,000 families, 

with 14,000 more now eligible. 

Working for Families changes give 

about $14 extra afortnight, on average, 

to 142,000 families. The family tax credit, 

benefits and student allowances will 

also rise on April 1. 

Iloved talking with UC Political 

Science students in Kaiapoi about the 

roles of electorate MPs and Ministers. 

This is the seventh year I've been 

involved in these sessions and it's always 

great to answer their questions and 

engage in insightful debate with 

potentiallyafuture generation of 

politicians and political pundits. 

Lastly, it was areal honour to speak at 

the Kaiapoi Fire Station's special event 

to celebrate the milestone Gold Star 

achievement of 25 years’ service for 

Chief Fire Officer Matt McPhee and 

Station Officer Tim Reynolds. 

As local MP Iamincredibly grateful to 

Matt and Tim for their dedication to our 

communities, and also to their families 

for allowing them to drop everything and 

run every time the siren sounds. 

Well done Matt and Tim, what atruly 

fantastic effort! 

Progressontarget at newhealth-care centre 

By DAVID HILL, 


Waimakariri’s mayor says he is 

‘‘thrilled’’ at the progress of anew afterhours 

medical centre in Rangiora. 

The new Rangiora Medical facility will 

have doctors, nurses and afull radiology 

service on site so patients don't have to 

travel all the way to Christchurch for 

broken bones or urgent care. 

It is consented to operate from 8am to 

10pm, seven days aweek, with plans to 

increasethe hours if there is demand. 

Dan Gordon checked the progress of 

the site, next to the Rangiora Health Hub 

in Ashley Street, recently. 

The council entered into apartnership 

with the South Link Education Trust last 

year, with the council agreeingtoloan 

fund the project. 

‘‘It’s amazing. Iamthrilled to see it 

comingalong. It is exactly what our 

community has been waiting for, for a 

very long time,’’ Mr Gordon said. 

‘‘We just want to see good health 

provision in ourcommunity and we 

couldn’t do it without you,’’ he said to 

representativesofSouth Link Health. 

South Link Health chief executive 

Karl Andrews said the support from the 

council had been ‘‘amazing’’. 

The build is on track to be completed 

in November, with the new facility 

expected to open in January. 

The new facility will bring the Victoria 

Street and Good Street medical practices 

together on the one site and offer urgent 

and after hours care. 

Mr Andrews said anew business 

manager has been appointed and will 

start work at the end ofthe month. 

Work will begin soontorecruit 

specialist urgent care and after hours 

medical teams. 

‘‘We’ve had experience in Auckland of 

setting up an urgent care team, so we 

know what we want,’’ Mr Andrews said. 

‘‘We are working out the patient needs 

in this area and talking with Health NZ to 

see what it is able to fund, before 

determining howmany people we will 

need.’’ 

The main 700 square metre building 

will have 10 consulting rooms, including 

seven for doctors and three for nurses. 

There will be three triage bays using 

the ‘‘race track design to move people 

around quickly’’, with ambulances out 

back, Feldspar director David Booth 

said. 

Feldspar is managing the project. 

The facility will have apharmacy and 

an attached 500 square metre building 

which will be leased to Pacific Radiology 

from July, to complete thebuild and fit 

out. 

Afull radiology service will be offered, 

including CT scans, MRI, ultra sound and 

xray. 

It means the new facility will be able to 

treat broken bones, including xray and 

putting on and removing plaster casts. 

‘‘Instead of going all the way into 

Christchurch, it can be done here for the 

less complicated cases,’’ South Link 

Education Trust chairperson Professor 

Murray Tilyard said. 

The facility will also be equipped with 

agenerator plug so it can operate as a 

Civil Defence emergency centre, if 

required. 

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Joy Cowley Award 

By ROBYN BRISTOW 

Swannanoa writer and teacher 

Annabel Wilson, in collaboration with 

Lyttelton writer Regan Kupu Stokes, has 

won one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s 

most respected awards for emerging 

children’s writers. 

Wilson and Stokes have been named 

the 2026 recipients of the Storylines Joy 

Cowley Award for their children’s 

picture book manuscript, Māhuri 

Tōtara, Tōtara Haemata |Small Tree 

Small Tree, Tall Tree Tall Tree. 

The Storylines Joy Cowley Award 

recognises outstanding, unpublished 

manuscripts for children and is highly 

regarded within New Zealand’s literary 

community. 

It includes apublishing contractwith 

Scholastic New Zealand, with the book 

scheduled for publication in 2026. 

The judges selected Wilsonand 

Stokes’ manuscript for its lyrical 

storytelling,and poetic exploration of 

patience, acceptance, and the cyclical 

nature of life. 

Wilsons says the original concept for 

the story arrived almost fully formed 

about adecade ago. 

‘‘But Ialways felt it was missing 

something. 

‘‘Collaborating with Regan has meant 

the story has evolved into amuch richer 

offering, with te reo Māori and English 

both contributing to the kōrero,rather 

than one being adirect translationofthe 

other.’’ 

For Wilson, the award also carries 

strong personal significance. 

‘‘Joy Cowley was one of the first 

authors Iremember reading 

independently, curled up in the reading 

nook at primary school,’’ she says. 

‘‘And now my wee boy loves her books 

too, especially At the Bach, Noiseand 

Mrs WishyWashy. To win awriting prize 

Prestigious award ... Regan Kupu Stokes, 

(left) and Annabel Wilson (right), with Abby 

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in Joy Cowley’s name is areal honour. 

Both creatives and educators, Wilson 

and Stokes drew on their classroom 

experience, shared respect forthe taiao 

(natural world), and commitment to 

nurturing young readers while 

developing the manuscript. 

MāhuriTōtara, Tōtara Haemata | 

Small Tree Small Tree, Tall Tree Tall 

Tree offers agentle yet powerful story 

that celebrates whanaungatanga, 

growing up, kotahitanga, loss and 

renewal. 

Synopsis 

Deep in the forest, Māhuri Tōtara (Small 

Tree) is curious. 

She wonders what her kuia, Tōtara 

Haemata (Tall Tree), can see from her 

lofty position above the canopy.Māhuri 

Tōtara longs to know what the view is 

like up there, and just how far the gaze of 

her can reach. 

Impatient to grow taller, Māhuri 

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School rugby changes 



Acombined North Canterburyfirst 15 

rugby team has been mooted, as South 

Island all boys’ schools establish their 

own competition. 

Rangiora High School has pulled out 

of the Crusaders region’s Miles Toyota 

First 15 Premiership this season, after 

the boys’ schools announced last year 

they were proposing to form a 

breakaway competition. 

Principal Bruce Kearney spoke out 

against the proposal and said the 

school’s move down to the championship 

grade is an opportunity to workwith 

other North Canterbury schools. 

‘‘I don’t think playing in thatgrade is 

in the best interests for our boys and it’s 

not just because of the size and ability of 

the players, but also the attitude. 

‘‘There’s no reason why we couldn’t 

form aNorth Canterbury team to play in 

the championship against other coed 

schools.’’ 

Several North Canterburyplayers 

have gone on to play professional rugby, 

including former Rangiora student, and 

All Black Fletcher Newell. 

‘‘For many, playing in their first team 

at school is the greatest opportunity in 

sport they will ever have because ofthe 

pressures of work and other pressures in 

their lives,’’ Mr Kearney said. 

The school’s board of trustees 

presiding member Simon Green said 

promotingacompetition for boys’ 

schools could have long term 

implications. 

‘‘As acoed school, we’re concerned 

that restricting toplevel rugby to boys’ 

schools limits inclusivity and risks 

drawing talented players away from the 

school communities where many first 

developed their love of the game.’’ 

Smaller area schools do not have 

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numbers to field rugby teams at 

secondary school level, with students 

playing forlocal clubs. 

‘‘We are always open to discussion 

around supporting young players to have 

further opportunities,’’ Oxford Area 

School acting principal Lesley Inch said. 

RangioraNew Life School principal 

Stephen Walters said his students 

already combined with other schools for 

sports and cultural activities, including 

Polyfestand CASAFest (Canterbury area 

schools). 

Kaiapoi High School has no first 15 

rugby tradition, but the school roll has 

grown significantly in the last 15 years. 

‘‘There’s astrong desire for rugby at 

Kaiapoi,’’ principal Jason Reid said. 

‘‘Everyyear we have some family 

members who say ‘let’s make it happen’, 

but it’s achallenge getting the 

collaboration with the clubs.’’ 

Kaiapoi and Rangiora high schools 

have produced acombined girls first 15 

and Mr Reid would be keen to discuss 

something similar for the boys. 

In May last year, South Island boys 

schools announced aproposal to set up a 

competition comprising boys schools 

across the Crusaders’ and Highlanders’ 

regions. 

Around 45 principals from Canterbury 

and West Coast coeducational 

secondary schools came together to 

speak out against the move. 

Schools behind the initiative said they 

aimed to ‘‘foster connection, belonging 

and pride among our young men’’. 

New Zealand Rugby later stepped in 

to mediate, with the boys schools opting 

to continue playing in the Crusaders 

first15premiership. 

They will also play in acrossover 

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This month, Chris Lamb retires aftera 

lifetime career as aradiographer. 

She has spent the last 26 years working 

at North Canterbury XRay, and before 

that, she trained and worked as a 

radiographer at Christchurch Hospital. 

She learned how to operate the 

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or serve in the Navy as her father had. 

Sadly, in both cases, she was advised 

that the roles were not suitable for women. 

‘‘It’s what it was like in the early ’70s, 

women’s roles were not as accessible as 

they are now, so one day Iamvisiting the 

hospital, and Isaw all the women there 

and thought Icould do this. Iwanted to 

work there, and somehow Iended up 

talking to themabout working in the 

radiography department. 

‘‘Theysaid Iwas too young, and to come 

back in ayear, which Idid.’’ 

She filled in her gap year working first 

as aland girl on apropertyinHynds, 

which she says was not anice experience, 

and thenatMtLowry Station. 

‘‘I had afantastic time there. Ilearned to 

break in ponies and how to drive tractors 

and trucks there.’’ 

She remembers that one day, the Lord 

Chief Justice of England, Lord Widgery, 

arrived at the station driving in abig Rolls 

Royce with alarge entourage, to 

undertake some hunting and fishing there. 

Chris began her radiography training in 

1972, studying for two years at Princess 

Margaret Hospital. 

It was mostly onthejobtraining with set 

lecture times where she and several 

others had to catch the interhospital 

transportvan between PMH and 

Christchurch Public to attend. 

She says it was easy in those days in the 

XRay department, as while you learned 

your trade, you also learned how to occupy 

the time between assignments. 

‘‘Many people knitted while others 

sewed sheets and other things in the main 

XRay rooms. We weren’t as busy as they 

are today, and there was alot of 

downtime.’’ 

The work she undertook was very 

skilled. She had to shoot XRay film in 

cassettes, make all the preparations and 

adjustments to the bulky machines to 

In her happy place ... Chris Lamb retires after alife long career as aradiographer and team 

leader at North Canterbury X—Ray. 


guarantee success, then carefully but 

quickly process the film for the doctors to 

review. 

‘‘Ittook awhile to process, so Itook up 

knitting, waiting for it all to happen. You 

never really knew if it had been exposed 

properly. In the operating theatres, you 

had to work quickly, butyou couldn’t 

always see what youwere doing due to the 

sheetscovering patients and the sterile 

nature of the theatre, so it was alwaysa 

very stressful time. You would be praying 

the film turned out as you were worried 

you got everything the surgeon wanted to 

see.’’ 

Then therewere the processing 

chemicals, which sadly poisoned Chris, 

forcing her to spendabitoftime on sick 

leave. 

When the Christchurch Hospital 

installed aMagnetic Resonance Imaging 

(MRI) scanner that revolutionised the 

field of medical imaging, Chris had to 

study physics for six months to enable her 

to work on it. 

It was the first one in the South Island, 

and the move to digital imaging marked a 

major shift in the role of radiographers. 

She says they were always very careful 

about doses of radiation. When they went 

digital, they used alot less radiation to 

make an image. 

‘‘There were many smarter ways to 

intensifythe image to show more for the 

doctors.’’ 

She says the 26 years spent in North 

Canterbury XRay in Rangiora have been 

aprivilege, and she will miss the 

interactions with patients and the ‘‘hugs’’. 

‘‘I have enjoyed working with the staff 

here, and the challenge of working as a 

team, making it all happen.’’ 

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Job well done ... JeanPierre Derveaux,coowner of the AshleyRakahuri GorgeHoliday 

Park, near Oxford, with Oxford builder Jack Robson in the park’s new information centre, 

which Jack led the construction of. 

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Enrichingexperiences 


The AshleyRakahuri Gorge Holiday 

Park's new information centre is a 

‘‘testament to the collective effort, 

dedication, and generosity of our entire 

community’’, the park’s coowner says. 

JeanPierre Derveaux, who owns the 

park with his partner MichelleTamaki, 

says the idea for an information centre 

‘‘took root within the Ashley Gorge 

Advisory Group (AGAG) about 18 months 

ago''. 

``The committee recognisedthathaving 

adedicated information centre would be 

invaluable for visitors,’’ he says. 

‘‘A place to share the rich history of the 

area, highlight the natural beauty, and 

provide practical tips on local attractions 

and activities.’’ 

Abuilding that would blend 

‘‘seamlessly’’ into the existing landscape, 

was wanted. 

‘‘In essence, the shelter was born from a 

simple idea: to enrich every visitor’s 

experience by connecting them with the 

stories and beauty of AshleyRakahuri 

Origins to showcase 


The highly acclaimed New Zealand String 

Quartet (NZSQ) will perform in Rangiora’s 

Chamber Gallery as part of anationwide 

Storytellers tour. 

The series of concerts are designed to 

broaden New Zealanders' understanding of 

chamber and classicalmusic and break 

down barriers to entry, the NZSQ Trust 

General Manager, Aislinn Ryan, says 

The Rangiora concert Origins will 

showcase aprogramme of classical 

masterpieces and contemporary New 

Zealand works. 

‘‘It will explore the way composerstell 

stories through music and will reflect arich 

crosssection of our society and celebrate 

the art of storytelling through music,’’ she 

says. 

‘‘We are inviting everyone, including 

those who have never been to achamber 

music concert before, to experience an 

evening of creativity, connectionand 

unforgettable musical storytelling. 

‘‘You don’t need any musicalbackground 

to enjoy it, just curiosity and awillingness 

to sit back and soak in the atmosphere.’’ 

The Rangiora concert will also be the 

South Island premiere of an ‘‘incredibly 

special’’ piece of music, Universal Veil, 

written for the NZSQ by ayoung New 

Zealand composer, Mika Cornelius who 

was born in Auckland. but now livesin 

Melbourne. 

Universal Veil takes the listenerona 

journey through the quietly remarkablelife 

Gorge,’’ JeanPierre says. 

‘‘And thanks to the collective efforts of 

our community, that vision has now 

become areality.’’ The project was lead 

and managed by AGAG chairman Robert 

Judson and JeanPierre, who is also a 

member of the group. 

TheRobson family, who were pivotal in 

making the shelter areality, JeanPierre 

says. 

‘‘Aftertheir key role in the specialneeds 

track,theyonce again stepped up, 

especially young builder Jack Robson, who 

led theconstruction (of the information 

centre)with passion,’’ JeanPierre says. 

‘‘He was apleasure to work with.’’ 

The Robson's, through their Lay Asphalt 

business, provided both handson 

involvement and crucial sponsorship. 

‘‘We also want to extend ahuge thank 

you to the Waimakariri District Council for 

theirvital support and contributions that 

helped bring this project to life,’’ Jean 

Pierre says. 

‘‘In the end this shelter stands as a 

symbol of what we can achieve together 

and we are grateful to everyone involved.’’ 

cycle of asingle mushroom,Mika says. 

‘‘Starting from hyphae, the delicate 

threads thatformthe foundation of fungi, 

autumn rain, the seasonal trigger of 

mushroom growth, spores, scattered 

through silent eruptions of energy and 

returning to mycelium, the intricateweb of 

underground networks. The presence of 

fungi gently drapes over the earth like a 

universal veil, blurring the lines of 

individual and collective,’’ Mika says. 

The Rangiora concert will be performed 

by the NZSQ musicians, violinist Peter 

Clark and violist Gillian Ansell, who has 

been with the ensemble since its beginning 

in 1987, with two special guests, violinist 

Manu Berkeljon, who recently returned to 

Aotearoa after 15 yearsperforming in 

Sweden, and talented young cellist 

Lavinnia Rae, who spent 2025 performing 

as part of the NZSQ’s career development 

programme. 

‘‘It is incredibly exciting to have these 

two guest artists join the permanent NZSQ 

musicians for aconcert that mixes 

established professionals withthe next 

generation of talented artists,’’ Aislinn says. 

The Quartet’s signature style includes 

friendly, engaging introductions before 

each piece,making the music easy to 

follow. 

The concert starts at 7.30pm in the 

Chamber Gallery in the Rangiora Library 

at 141 PercivalStreet on Thursday May 7. 

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That’s why adventure racing is an 

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Dog Show, ateam of Hurunui locals who 

will be lining up this weekend with more 

than 800 fellow adventure racing 

enthusiasts representing 275 teams, at 

the Kaikoura Adventure Race (KAR). 

This year KAR, which started in 2019, is 

offering three, six, 12 and 24 hour 

category options, in teams of two, three or 

four, mixed, male orfemale teams, a 

range ofages from young tots. 

Last year there was a48hour option 

which race organisers said may feature 

again due to its popularity. 

What started off as alocal fundraiser 

for Kaikoura High School and Kaikoura 

community groups is now home of the 

South Island Secondary School 

Adventure Racing Championships. 

The DogShow will be represented by 

Craig Ginders (captain), Ben O’Carroll 

(navigator), Simon Frances and Sarah 

ONeill, who will compete in the 24 hour 

race. 

Between them they have competed in 

more than adozen KARs, over anumber 

of distances. 

‘‘You can get some pretty dire 

moments, so the people you’re with is 

everything. One of my favourite parts is 

helping each other out. You can all be at 

your wits end at some point,’’ said 

O’Carroll. 

This event has become afirm fixture 

for the adventure racing community, 

where teams will mountain bike, paddle 

and packraft, traversing Kaikoura’s 

grand terrain. All with the aid of a 

compass, hitting anumber of compulsory 

geographical checkpoints. 

For The Dog Show, the pull factor for 

KAR is the chance to get off farm, get into 

the hills with mates and challenge 

themselves. 

‘‘For me with adventure racing, its the 

navigation that Ilove because its quite 

challenging,’’ said O’Carroll, asheep 

scanner and shearer from Amberley. 

‘‘Dad was always into showing us maps 

when we were kids, pointing out hills and 

mountains. It was ingrained from the 

start and its good to put some of that skill 

to use.’’ 

Theteam agrees the landscape around 

the Kaikoura area is pretty hard to beat 

—mountains, farmland, ocean and 

rivers. 

When its mid race, they are in the thick 

of this landscape with very little or no 

sleep and down to the wire —good banter 

and abit of humour is everything. 

Ginders and O’Neill, dairy farmers 

from Medbury and Culverden 

respectively, love agood excuse to get off 

the farm from time to time. 

‘‘The biggest highlight is the people you 

are out there with, the banter and the 

team work, it all makes it worthwhile,’’ 

said Ginders. 

‘‘Its all about doing something fun as a 

team,’’ said ONeill. 

Teams entered for the Secondary 

School Championships make up half the 

entries for this years event, the category 

showing strong growth. 

Race directors Tim Farrant and Tane 

Cambridge are excited about this years 

course. ‘‘Without giving too much away, 

its afantastically wild and remote area 

on the doorstep of Kaikoura,’’ Farrant 

said. They say without the support of all 

the local businesses, volunteers, 

community groups and landowners, the 

race would not happen. 

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Local DemocracyReporter 

Canterbury’s regional council is keen to 

hear from residents as it looks to 

strengthen flood protection on the 

Ashley Rakahuri River. 

Environment Canterbury is in the 

early stages of planning to strengthen 

flood resilience along a22km stretch of 

the river upstream from Rangiora. 

The council’s chief river engineer 

Shaun McCracken said the existing 

stopbank and flood protection 

infrastructure protects the community 

from aonein100 year event. 

He said the proposed works is based 

on modelling for aonein500 year event 

and takes climate change into account. 

‘‘Our modelling shows thereisarisk of 

flooding at several points along the 

river, so we’re exploring arange of 

options to reduce that risk,’’ Mr 

McCracken said. 

‘‘These include strengthening the 

existing stopbanks, creating secondary 

stopbanks, widening the river, adjusting 

riverbed levels through gravel 

extraction, and changing vegetation 

management within the river corridor.’’ 

The proposed work is upstream from 

the Cones Road bridge at Rangiora, 

which opened in 2015 and was designed 

to be more resilient in flood events. 

Asecondary stopbank was installed to 

protect Rangiora around the same time. 

ECan staff have been meeting with 

affected landowners and the Rangiora 

Airfield since February to discuss six 

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‘‘Once the preferred option becomes 

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‘‘She’sfull noise.’’ 

He left the family dairy farmin 

Culverden, North Canterbury, midlast 

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He started as the DairyNZ North and 

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Mr Burrowswent to school in 

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‘‘We had agodairy farming, doing 

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‘‘Do we want kids at school if they are 

unwell?’’ asks aNorth Canterbury 

principal, as school attendance 

continues to hit the headlines. 

Rangiora High School principal 

Bruce Kearney said most schools will 

need to boost attendance by at least 

five percent ayear to meet a 

Government target of 80% of students 

attending school 90% of the time 

(regular attendance) by 2030. 

The biggest barrier to attendance 

was illness and schools were bracing 

themselves for the winter ills in terms 

two and three, he said. 

‘‘The Government has set some 

pretty aspirational targets, but what 

people don’t realise is threequarters 

of nonattendance is medical. 

‘‘It’s not about being truant or 

bunking, which is often the narrative 

being presented.’’ 

Student attendance is set to be 

debated in the lead up to the 

November 7general election. 

Rangiora High School board of 

trustees presiding member Simon 

Green, who is also Rangiora Borough 

School principal, said while 

attendance matters, it is ‘‘onlyone 

piece of the puzzle’’. 

‘‘Schools are dealing with awide 

range of needs, and while attendance 

is important, it’s not the most 

important priority sitting in front of us 

each day. 

‘‘In terms of the national figures, 

principalsunderstand how these 

numbers can be framed. 

‘‘Many of us tend to just quietly get 

on with the job, focusing on teaching, 

supporting our students, and working 

alongside communities, rather than 

getting caught up in the political 

noise.’’ 

While term one figures are not yet 

available, Mr Kearney said 

attendance was similar to the 60% of 

students attending 90% of the time 

achieved in term one last year. 

He said just over 80% of students 

were at school 80% of the time. ‘‘A lot 

of students do still keep up with their 

school work while at home sick and 

our NCEA achievements reflect that.’’ 

The school’s pass rates were well 

above the national averages at all 

three year levels in last year’s NCEA 

results. 

Mr Kearney said the school is 

recruiting for an attendance officer to 

work with families of students with 

attendance of less than 70%. 

Other North Canterbury schools are 

working with Tuahiwi Education, 

which has the school attendance 

contract for the region. 

Kaiapoi High School principal 

Jason Reid said Tuahiwi Education 

hadthe ‘‘energy and they are proactive 

and Ilike it’’. 

Kaiapoi High School had just 51% 

of students meeting the 90% target 

last year, with the highest levels of 

sickness recorded in term three. 

Around 73% of studentswere at 

school 80% of the time. 

Oxford Area School acting 

principal Lesley Inch said student 

attendance was continuing to 

improve. ‘‘It’s only asmall shift, but it 

is positive shift in the right direction.’’ 

Rangiora New Life School 

principal Stephen Walters said 

attendance continued to be afocus. ‘‘I 

don’t have the stats for termone yet, 

but it’s not aconcern at the moment. 

‘‘We’ve done all the things the 

Ministry wants us to do, butatthe end 

of the day it’s about the relationship 

betweenschool and families.’’ 

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Mega Goode Market 

Mega Goode Market will be held at MainPower Stadium on Sunday, May 3, from 10am to 3pm.The 

market is the fourth event organised by The Goode Markets,afamilyrun venture operated by a 

team of four. There will be more than 150 stalls, showcasing the region’s crafts, along with avariety 

of handmade goods alongside a“mega” selection of food vendors —from artisan crafts to gourmet 

street eats. 

Rangiora Museum 

The next public meeting at the Rangiora Museum, 29 Good Street, behind the Bowling Club, will 

be heldonThursday, April 23, at 7.30pm,and will feature well known Rangiora resident Jim 

Gerard, former Cabinet Minister, High Commissioner to Canada, Mayor and Community Board 

Chairman etc, telling usabout‘‘A Walk Through Life— how it was’’. All welcome, and free, 

although donations are appreciated from non members of the Rangiora Early Records Society. 

Supper will be served. 

Computer savvy volunteers needed for interesting archive work on Wednesday afternoons. The 

Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays, 1.30pm to 4pm. 

Would your local groupbeinterested in exhibiting in our large display case in the Dickhoff 

room? Collections, sport,pottery, art,embroidery etc? Email: rangioramuseum@xtra.co.nz, 

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inroads into the score, taking it to 1710. 

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Desperate dive ... Ashley’s Korbyn Gray 

hangs onto the jersey of Oxford’s Jack Muir 

in adesperate attempt to stop Jack from 

scoring.on Thursday evening at Loburn. 

The final score was 34 27 to Oxford. 

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE 

Under pressure ... Ashley’s Joe Davidson clears the ball as 

Oxford players try to charge it down. 

ATV Kids Fun Day popular with young riders 


The Canterbury ATV 

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beach everyopportunity he can 

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Helping hand ... Blake Hardy (4) 

has aguiding hand from his dad 

Dan Hardy at the Canterbury ATV 

Association’s kids fun day. 

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Gladioli can be lifted when the foliage 

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Shake off any soil over asack or sheet 

of plastic so small corms can be 

retrieved, then place in paper bags 

never use plastic or corms will rot with 

colour or variety name written on them. 

Tie the neck of the bag and hang 

gladioli to dry completely, when foliage 

can be removed and corms stored in 

shallow boxes for replanting in spring. 

Glasshouse 

In the glasshouse, tomatoes still with 

fruit to ripen can be helped along by 

having most of their leaves removed so 

plant foods are diverted from the roots 

into the fruit. 

If only afew fruit are left, cut them off, 

attached to aportion of stem, and hang 

in awarm spot to ripen. 

When harvesting is over, pull the 

plants out immediately to let the soil 

rest. 

Tomatoes grown in pots or bags should 

be removed and the soil put on the 

garden, where it will weather into rich 

garden soil. 

Replace soil in greenhouses at least 

every other year.

WEEK COMMENCING THURSDAY, 9APRIL, 2026 

161 Easterbrook Road 

Where the good times roll! 

5 2 3 2 

If your idea of neighbours is openskies, afew sheepand space 

to unwind without sacrificing convenience, this iswhere it all 

begins. Beautifully modernised and set amongst established 

gardens, this home is designed for connection, comfort and 

memory-making. Inside, a stunning bespoke kitchen with 

scullery anchors open-plan living, flowing seamlessly outdoors 

to the ultimate alfresco entertaining patio. Aseparate lounge 

with electric fire offers acosy retreat. Four bedrooms plus a 

study provide flexibility, including aserene master suite. While 

double glazing, insulation, LED lighting, heat pump and wood 

burner ensure year-round comfort. Upstairs,agenerous rumpus, 

fourth bedroom andbathroom create theperfect guestorteen 

zone. Outside, the covered deck with outdoor kitchen sets the 

scenefor entertaining.Set on 4.47hecwithpaddocks, shedsand 

excellent infrastructure,it’slifestylelivingdoneright. Weekends 

are full, the house is warm, and no one wants to leave. Have 

questions? Would like toview? Whatever you need, please just 

ask! 

Deadline Sale -14th April 2026 @4:00pm 

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Kaiapoi 8Johnson Street 

Woodend 24 Welsford Street 

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Easy,breezy, modern living! 

Living comestolife in this light-filled Beachgrove home,where 

comfortand connection sit at theheart ofeveryday living. Sun-soaked 

open-plan spaces create awarmand inviting hub, flowing seamlessly 

outdoors to aprivate patio made for BBQs, quiet coffeesand relaxed 

evenings. Three well-sized bedrooms, including amaster with ensuite 

and walk-in robe, offer flexibility for familiesorguests,while double 

glazing andaheat pump ensure year-roundcomfort.Set in asoughtafter 

community close to riverwalks, local amenities and just ashort 

drive to the coast, this is modern living but witharelaxed edge. Have 

questions? Would like to view? Please just ask! 

3 2 1 2 

For Sale Buyers$719,000+ 

View Sun 12 Apr 1.30-2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RU225462 

Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

Anna Pethig 


Room for the whole crew (andthensome)! 

Designed with family living in mind, this Woodend home delivers 

space, flexibility, and connectioninall the right places.The open-plan 

kitchen and dining formthe heart of the home, while aseparate 

loungeoffers roomtospread out. Withfour generous bedrooms, 

including aprivatemaster downstairs and adedicatedupstairs zone 

forkids or guests,there'sspace foreveryone. Outdoors, ahuge paved 

entertaining area with built-in spa flows to afully fenced backyard 

complete with veggie gardens and aglasshouse. It's ahome where 

families can grow, gather, andmake memories that will last alifetime. 

Have questions?Would like to view? Please just ask! 

4 2 2 2 

For Sale Buyers $780,000+ 

View Sun12Apr 1.00 -1.30pm 


Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

Anna Pethig 

M 027913 4909 

Loburn 51 Station Road 

Pegasus 151InfinityDrive 

Start packing! 

The sunlit timber-clad living area flows ontoanorth-facing deck, 

perfect for morning coffee, weekend gatherings, or watching thekids 

run free.The generous lounge,warmedbyaWoodsman Tarras wood 

burner with wetback, invites cosy nights, while the updated kitchen, 

dedicated office, andseparate studio withkitchenette andbathroom 

give everyone room to spread out.Three doublebedroomsand ahuge 

mastersuitewith walk-in robeand ensuiteprovideprivate retreats. 

Multiple living areas let kids play, adults relax, and everyone connect - 

this home isall about flexibility, space,and loving life. Have questions? 

Would like to view? Whatever you need,please just ask! 

4 3 2 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday15th 

April, 2026at4.00pm, (unless sold 

prior) 

View Sun 12 Apr 2.00 -2.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/RL225867 

Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

Anna Pethig 


The perfectpackage! 

Morningwalks around the lake,coffee just down the road, andhome 

againbefore theday gets going-its thelifestyle people move to 

Pegasus for.... and this home delivers the perfect package.Light-filled 

living flows toasunny entertainers patio, aMillbrook kitchen with 

Bosch appliances and walk-inpantry, threeflexible bedroomsincluding 

aprivatemaster, and clever extras like attic storage andacarpeted 

internal accessgarage. Outside, north-facing sun,easy-care gardens, 

and aspa-ready patio completethe picture. Close to Pegasus Lake and 

local amenities,it's stylish, functional, andready for alife you won't 

want to leave. 

3 2 1 


View Sun12Apr 12.00 -12.30pm 


Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

Anna Pethig 


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Rangiora 31 Kingsbury Avenue 

Rangiora 23Huntingdon Drive 

Everyday convenience! 

Set in one of Rangiora's most sought-after pockets,thishomedelivers 

comfort, practicality,and that effortlesseveryday convenience 

everyone wants but rarely finds!Inside, enjoytwo spacious living 

areas, sun-filled, open plan kitchen and dining, double glazing, HRV, 

twoheat pumps, and alog burner. Outdoors offersprivate,lowmaintenance,established 

gardens, vege planters, and sheltered patios. 

With areserve across the roadthis home is situatedonaquiet, welllovedneighbourhood 

paired with total convenience. Forthose wanting 

asmart moveintoahome that gives youmore space, more sun, and 

more ease ... thisisit. Have questions? Would like to view? Please, just 

ask! 

3 2 2 


View Sun 12 Apr 12.30-1.00pm 


Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

Anna Pethig 


Eye-catching &heart-stealing! 

This is ahome thatwill catch your eye from across thestreet and then 

steal your heartthe moment youstep inside! Designed as astunning 

show-home and filled with love ever since, your heartwill be hooked as 

the home welcomesyou in -sunlight streams intothe openliving 

areas and the stylishkitchen and clever study nook,create asense of 

both style and thoughtfully consideredpracticality. Step outside to a 

secret garden oasis,perfect forlazy mornings, summer eveningsand 

quiet afternoons.Lovingly lived-inand thoughtfully designed, thisisa 

home you'll fallfor before youeven unpack. Have questions? Would 

like toview? Whatever you need,please just ask! 

4 2 2 2 


View Sun12Apr 11.00 -11.30am 


Aaron Clark 

M 027 873 5121 

Anna Pethig 


Rangiora 4Chartwell Close 

Coopers Creek 160 Sladdens Bush Road 

Location, quality, family living 

Welcome to 4Chartwell Close,awell-maintained and much loved 

familyhome setinone of Rangiora's most sought-after 

neighbourhoods. Positioned in apeacefulcul-de-sacframed by mature 

trees and private gardens, thisisalocation that offers both tranquillity 

and convenience-just ashortdrive from Rangiora's shopping districts, 

schools and amenities. Owned by the samefamily forover26years, 

thehome has been aplace of comfort,securityand countless 

memories.Its long tenure speaks to theease of living here andthe 

care that has gone into maintaining it.Constructed in brickwith 

aluminium tile roofing, the home feelssolidand dependable. 

3 2 2 2 

DeadlineSale closes Wednesday 

22nd April,2026 at 2.00pm, (unless 

sold prior) 

View By appointment 


Nigel Lavender 

M 027 225 5555 

50.55ha Summer safe foothillslifestyle 

An opportunity to secure your own slice of rural heaven approximately 

10 minutes from Oxford. Set at the base of thefoothills, this 50.55ha 

summer-safe property blends productiveland with lifestyle appeal. 

Thehome isfourbedrooms,three bathrooms, double-glazed and 

heated with alog burner connected to awetback. Outdoors, atriple 

garage withpower and concretefloor, cattleyards, two-bay and threebaysheds,well 

sub-divided paddocks andlaneways along with the 

rolling tosteepergrazing terraincomplete the picture. Aself-contained 

sleepout with ensuite and kitchenette adds flexibility forguests, 

extended family(unconsented). 

4 3 3 

Deadline Sale closesThursday 9th 

April, 2026 at 3.00pm, (unlesssold 

prior) 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/RR224430 

Cannan Elvines 

M 027 399 3229 

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Cheviot 18 CarrollStreet 

Ruralfeel,townshipconvenience 

Enjoy the best of both worldswith this inviting property that perfectly blends apeaceful, ruralfeel with the ease 

and convenience of atownshipaddress. Warm,sunny andcomfortable, the home features twowell-appointed 

bedrooms and light-filled living areas designedtocapture all-daysun. Large windows frame apicturesque outlook 

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2 2 1 4 

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior) 

1pm, Wed 22 Apr2026 

251-253 High Street, Rangiora 

View 1.15-2pm Sun 12 Aprorbyappointment 

Julie Graham 027 622 2003 

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Tuahiwi 79 and 87 Greens Road 

Lifestyle livingwith smarter structure 

This5.3388 hectareTuahiwi lifestyle propertyoffers flexibilityand scale, with two titles, plusthe option to leasea 

further adjacent1.5180 hectares stream-sidesetting, enhanced by established native planting, upgraded fencing 

andanatural waterway. 

The 283sqm brick home presentsatimeless design withtimber gablesand aneutral interior, centred around aUshapedkitchenwithwalk-in 

pantry, flowing to open-plan livingand dining, plus aseparate formal lounge. 

Accommodationincludes four bedrooms (or three plus astudy), two bathrooms including amasteren-suite,along 

with double internal-accessgaraging, all withineasyreach of Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Christchurch. 

bayleys.co.nz/5530041 

4 2 2 2 

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior) 

1pm, Wed 22 Apr2026 

251-253 High Street, Rangiora 

View 10.30-11amSun 12 Apr 

Mark Pringle 027 4333334 

mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz 

Jack Pringle 027 533 4820 

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M 027 312 3533 

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PGG Wrightson Real EstateLimited, licensed under theREAA2008. 

AMBERLEY 52 Grierson Avenue 

Your Seaside Oasis 

Nestledinthe heart of Amberley Beach, this charming 

two-bedroom homeofferssecluded living with a 

tranquil rural outlook.Warm andinviting, the openplan 

interior features alog burner, sunroom for easy 

indoor-outdoor flow,and acleverupstairsprimary 

suite capturing paddock and seaviews. Outdoors 

includes adouble garage with self-containedstudio, 

garden sheds, vegegarden,fruit trees,chickenarea 

and outdoor bath.Fully fenced, with ample parking 

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pggwre.co.nz/AMB43400 

2 1 2 

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M 027 312 3533 


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LEITHFIELD 9JohnLeithPlace 

APrivate Entertainer 

Set in aquiet cul-de-sac on sought-afterJohnLeith 

Place, this spacious Leithfield homeoffers privacy, 

peace and space on a2,000sqm(more or less) section. 

Thewell-designed 217sqm (more or less) residence 

features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and expansive 

open-plan living,complemented by asecond lounge 

with gas fire, heat pump and ductedheating. Seamless 

indoor-outdoor flow to large decks, acovered BBQ 

area and family-friendly section. The primary suite 

includes an en suite, walk-inrobeand spa access, 

while garages, autility room,vegebeds and ample 

storage complete this package. 

pggwre.co.nz/AMB43364 

4 2 2 

OFFERS OVER $959,000 

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VIEW 12.45-1.15pm, 

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1199 OxfordRoad, Cust 

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Fabulous Lifestyle Opportunity 

Welcome to “Randlea”, awonderful country estate combining modern life 

with beautifullyestablishedgrounds just15minutesfromRangiora. Enjoy 

the modern kitchenwithbutler’s pantry, stylishbathroomsand spacious 

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What’s happening in your 

community... 

Death 

Café 

Acuppa ‘n’cake 

with adifference. 

Anew and unique opportunity 

to discuss any aspect of death 

and dying over acuppa. 

19 April 

2pm 

Amberley Library 

about the Draft 

Annual Plan 2026/27 

We’refocused on 

continuing high levels 

of servicefor our 

growingcommunity 

ANNUAL PLAN 

DraftAnnualPlan 

2026/27 

Consultation Document 

TheCouncil is asking for 

feedback on thesekey topics: 

1. ChangestoLocal Government 

2. LocalWater Done Well 

3. Rangiora EasternLink(REL) Update 

4. Capital programme 

Waimakariri River 

ChangestoOxfordRural 1DrinkingWater Supply 

As aprecautionary measure, we have changed the 

primary water source bore for properties onthe Oxford 

Rural 1drinking water supply. 

The Oxford Rural 1drinking water supply has two 

main sources, McPhedrons Bores 1and 2.Due to an 

upward trend observed inthe nitrate levels inBore 1 

since January 2026, ithas now been turned off and 

is no longer used to supply the community drinking 

water supply. 

FindOutMore 

Liz-027618 4891 

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20 APRIL2026 

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Come alongtoone of ourdrop-ins 

or visit: waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 

Bore 2isnow the primary source and Bore 1will only be 

used as abackup source. 

Speaking to areport tothe Oxford-Ohoka Community 

Board onTuesday, General Manager –Utilities and 

Roading, Gerard Cleary, says the water supplied by 

Bore 1still fully complies with the New Zealand Drinking 

Water Standards and the bore has only been turned off 

as aprecautionary measure. 

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“Council is undertaking investigations tounderstand the 

elevated nitrate level trends observed in Bore 1and will 

be looking atpotential options for managing the issue in 

the short to long term,” says Gerard. 

The maximum allowable limit (MAV) for nitrate inpublic 

drinking water is(NO3-N) 11.3 mg/L based on the 

New Zealnd drinking water standards. Since January 

2026 there has been achange observed inthe nitrate 

levels in Bore 1with levels atorover half ofthe MAV 

of 5.65 mg/L observed through routine sampling and 

testing. Bore 1has reached amaximum nitrate level 

of 6.3mg/L based on tests taken since January 2026 

compared to the historic median of4.9 mg/L over 

the previous 12months. The nitrate level ofBore 2is 

much lower bycomparison, at amaximum of 3.9mg/L 

and amedian of 3.5mg/L. 

Nitrate testing is undertaken monthly asrequired by 

the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules (DWQAR) 

under the Water Services Act. 

Alllidsand 

tops belong 

in thebin. 

Even if it’s a 

plastic type 1,2 

or 5, please don’t 

put them inthe 

recycling bin. 

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BOOKINGS 

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For more information 

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“Changing the primary supply bore isasensible 

precautionary measure. While water from this bore 

continues tobesafe todrink, weacknowledge there 

is concern about nitrates and have made this decision 

to ensure that the community continues toreceive the 

best quality drinking water possible.” 

All Waimakariri District Council drinking water supplies, 

including Oxford Rural 1, provide drinking water that 

is compliant with the New Zealand Drinking Water 

Standards and are safe todrink. 

Over the last 20years Council has invested over 

$100m inhigh quality water infrastructure and we 

have a100-year strategy tofund these assets. As 

part of the long term plan, afurther $41m went 

towards drinking water safety upgrades. 

Nitrate testing results for all Council drinking water 

supplies can befound on the Council’s website: 

waimakariri.govt.nz 

MORKS 

ENTER THE VOID 

Thursday 23 April – 

Sunday 31 May 

Opening: 

Saturday 2May| 5–7pm 

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AlcoholLicence Applications 

To view all public notices for new and 

renewal alcohol licence applications visit 

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Independent Director Sought for 

Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services 

Afoundation governance opportunity to lead theestablishmentofanewcouncil-controlled 

entity beingestablishedbythe Kaikōura andHurunui District Councils. 

About therole: 

This is arareopportunity to lead governance foramulti-year transformation,thatwill bring 

togetherpeople, systems, technology andservicesintoasingle,future-readyorganisation. 

This is governance with genuine intergenerationalimpact, overseeing critical infrastructure that 

communities rely on everyday,while navigating complexregulatoryrequirementsand therealities 

ofaffordabilityfor customers. 

Boardmakeup: 

In addition to thethree directorsalready appointed, each council will appointtheir own 

independent director to form theinaugural boardoffivedirectors.Thisroleisbyappointmentof 

Hurunui District Council. Appointments will be made in May2026, with commencementof 

operationsfromaroundmid-2026. 

Term of appointmentisbased on a3-yearcycle,withone director electedasChair.These are 

legacyroles.You’llbeinstrumentalinbuildinganeworganisationthatwill servecommunities 

ensuringsafedrinkingwater andefficient management of stormwater andwastewaterfor 

generations.You’llworkwithcommitted partners andhaveaclearmandate,withthe opportunity 

tomakeyourmark. 

We’reseekingdirectorswho collectivelybring: 

Governance experience,particularlyinregulated environments or managing infrastructure 

Strategicleadershipand stakeholderengagementtoestablishand guideanorganisation 

Financialand commercialacumentooversee treasury,long-term planning,financial regulation 

and balancesheet management 

Humanresources,legal andorganisationaldevelopment skills 

Community focusand understanding of thechallenges of delivering public services in ruralNZ. 

Toapply: 

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Candidatescan apply, in strict confidence,onlineatsheffield.co.nz. 

To applybyemail, please attach your coverletterand CV in PDFformat 

wherever possible, andsendtocvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 9168aa. 

Emails will be electronically acknowledged,and furthercorrespondence 

maybebyemail. Please indicate in your coverletterwhich Council you 

wish to be appointedtoasIndependent Director. 

Applications closeonThursday 23 April, 2026. 

Formoreinformation please phone Louise Greenon+64 3353 4367 

Please scan formore 

informationand to apply 

Have an opinion on a localtopic? 

Write usaLettertothe Editor! 

Email Robyn at 

robyn.bristow@ncnews.co.nz 

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CARS WANTED 

CARS, Vans, 4WD's 

wanted for dismantling 

or repair -Please phone 

027-258-8366 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

THEPUBLIC PLACESBYLAW 

2026HAS AMINOR CHANGE 

At its meeting on31March 2026 the Hurunui 

District Council resolved to make a minor 

change to the Public Places Bylaw 2026. The 

minor change is adding anExplanatory Note to 

help explain the bylaw.The Public Places Bylaw 

2026, with the minor change, isavailable onthe 

Council’s website at www.hurunui.govt.nz/rrl/ 

bylaws-and-policies 

This public notice is published in accordance 

withSection 156 (2)(a) of theLocal Government 

Act 2002. 

For queries please contact Stephanie Chin, 

Senior Policy Planner on 03 314 8816 or 

stephanie.chin@hurunui.govt.nz. 

Fees andCharges 2026-2027 

Pursuant to section 83ofthe Local Government Act 2002, Hurunui 

District Councilisseekingfeedback on proposed amendments to its 

Fees andCharges 2026-2027. 

Council’s Fees and Charges are reviewed annually and represent 

either full or partial cost recovery for specific services provided by 

Council. These services cover awide range of activities including 

infrastructure services, building consents, and other regulatory and 

operationalfunctions. 

The review forms part of the Annual Plan process to ensure fees 

and charges remain current and aligned with Council’s budgetary 

requirements. 

Consultation opens: Monday 6April 2026 

Consultation closes: Monday 4May 2026 

HAVE YOUR SAY 

Submissionsshouldbeinwriting andcan be provided usingany of the 

followingmethods: 

Online: 

Information and an online submission form are available at https:// 

www.hurunui.govt.nz/have-your-say/consultations 

Email: 

Your submission to submissions@hurunui.govt.nz 

Please include‘Fees andCharges’inthe subjectline. 

Hard copy: 

Submission forms are also available from all Council libraries or 

servicecentres,orbyphoning Council. 

Submissions donot need to be on the official form. Please ensure 

your submission includes your name andcontact details. 

Submission maybe 

• Posted to: 

‘Fees andCharges’ 

HurunuiDistrictCouncil 

PO Box13 

Amberley 7441. 

• Droppedoffatyourlocal Councilservice centre or library. 

Oral hearings: 


If you wish tospeak to your submission, please indicate this inyour 

writtensubmission. 

Ahearing is scheduledfor Tuesday26May,2026. 

Submitters maypresent to Councileither: 

• In person at 66 CartersRoad, Amberley,or 

• Online. 

Formoreinformation: 

FUNERALDIRECTORS 

DIRECT CREMATION, 

Phone 03 313 6948 or 

email us for abrochure: 

office@undertaker.co.nz 

Meetings 

by 

appointment. 

CONSULTATION 

Phone: 

• Amberley:03314 8816 

• Cheviot(freephone): 03 3198812 

• Amuriand Hanmer Springs(freephone):03315 8400) 

FIREWOOD 

OLD MAN PINE 3.2m3 

$300. Phone 021 312 

722 

OLD MAN PINE 3.7m 

$380, mixed hardwood 

3.7 $440. Phone 021 

993497 

FARMINGNOTICES 

BUYING TRACTORS and 

farming implements, I 

may also buy older 

tractors and implements 

for repair or to 

dismantle. What have 

you got? Phone 0274 

341 828 

MEAT 

PROCESSING 

BEEF • SHEEP 

• WILD GAME 

MEAT2U.NZ 

399 GRESSONS ROAD, 

313 0022 

SpecialorAnnual 

General Meeting? 

Do you have aSpecial or 

Annual General Meeting 

coming up? Advertise it 

here! Ph 313 2840. 

PERSONAL 

GENT SEEKS an older 

single well presented 

lady, slim / petite, on 

taller side, with fun / 

chatty /happy /positive 

personality for company 

/outings, NS/SD, Ph 027 

659 4425 

GARAGE available to let, 

8m length, 4.5m wide 

with extra height 

opening. Ideal for 

Motorhome, boat, tradie, 

etc, Fernside. $250 per 

month. Ph 021 140 

5300. 

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xbox, nintendo, sega, 

atari, vintage etc 

Pennylane, Sydenham, 

Christchurch, 7 days, 

021 222 6144 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 


Requestfor temporary seasonalclosure of rock lobster 

fisheries at Kaikōura 

The Kaikōura Marine Guardiansinconjunction with Te Rūnanga oKaikōura have 

requested atemporaryclosure of the rock lobsterfisheriesinthe Kaikōura Marine Area. 

The request has been made undersection186B ofthe FisheriesAct 1996. 

The requestedclosure would prohibit thetaking of rock lobster from 1July to 

30 September 2026. Your feedback is specifically soughtonthe suitability of these dates. 

FisheriesNew Zealandinviteswrittensubmissions from persons whohaveaninterest in 

the stock concerned or in theeffects of fishing in the area concerned. 

Theproposed closure covers approximately 1,521 sq km and includes all thefisheries 

waterswithin theareadefined as Te Whata oRakihouia iTeTai oMarokura -Kaikōura 

Marine AreainSchedule 1ofthe Kaikōura(Te TaioMarokura)Marine Management Act 

2014. This area extends fromthe mean high water mark out to 12 nautical miles offshore 

and coversastretch of coastrunning from Clarence Point southwards along themean 

highwater mark to apoint 300m northofthe mouth of the ConwayRiver. 

Acopy of the requestand amap of the proposed area are available on theMinistry 

for Primary Industries website (www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations), or by contacting 

FisheriesNew Zealandatthe below address or FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz. 

Further information abouttemporaryclosures is available on the MPI website 

(www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture). 

Submissions can be made up to 5pm on Monday18May 2026.You can email your 

submission to FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz. 

While we prefer email,you canpost yoursubmission to: 

Spatial Allocations 

Fisheries Management 

Fisheries NewZealand 

PO Box2526 

Wellington 6140. 

Submissionsare publicinformation 

Fisheries New Zealand 

Tini aTangaroa 

Notethat all, part, or asummary of yoursubmission maybepublished on the 

MPI website. Most often this happens when we issueadocument that reviews the 

submissions received. 

WANTED WANTED WANTED 

TOOLS, Garden, garage, 

saw benches, lathes. 

Cash buyer. Phone 355- 

2045. 

GIG POSTERS wanted 

by local and overseas 

bands. Excellent prices 

paid especially for hand 

pulled or silk screen 

posters. Will pay $1000 

for Suburban Reptiles 

Sat Night. Any amount. 

Dave 021 222 6144, 

Pennylane Records, 

Sydenham, Christchurch, 

7days. 

7”, 45’s, singles, eps 

records wanted, any 

amount top prices paid. 

Pennylane Records, 430 

Colombo Street, 

Sydenham, ring Dave 

021 222 6144, 7days 

People can also ask for copies of submissions underthe Official InformationAct 1982 

(OIA).The OIAsayswemustmakethe contentofsubmissions available unless we have 

good reason forwithholding it. Those reasons are detailedinsections 6and 9ofthe OIA. 

Ifyou think thereare grounds towithholdspecific informationfrompublication, make 

thisclear in yoursubmission or contactus. Reasons mayinclude that it discloses 

commerciallysensitive orpersonal information. However,any decision MPI makes to 

withhold details canbereviewedbythe Ombudsman, who maydirect us to release it. 

PENNYLANE RECORDS 

always buying records. 

Excellent prices paid. 

430 Colombo Street, 

Sydenham, 366 3278, 

open7days 

MUSIC TAPES wanted 

by local and overseas 

bands, especially Flying 

Nun, Xpressway, Onset 

Offset Failsafe, Private 

press, etc any amount, 

excellent prices paid. 


222 6144, Sydenham, 

Christchurch, 7days 

ALL JAZZ Records 

wanted: Kiwi and 

overseas artists, Blue 

Note, Prestige, Riverside, 

ECM, Verve, Impulse, 

CTI, Milestone etc; top 

prices paid for good 

titles. — Please phone 

Dave 021-222-6144, 


days. 

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We sweep coal-ranges 

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bird netting. 0800 224 

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reduction, hedge 

trimming, shaping, tree 

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MOVEMEN 

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027668 3636 

movemen.co.nz 

027 216 0000 

ANTHONY SYMONDS 

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Locals with 30 years 

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Phone021 344 023 

2502479 


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we’ve built an enduring 

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honest, and professional 

home services team - 

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homeowners. Clyne & 

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37


STORAGE 

Rangiora, from $25 pw, 

ph 027823 0961 

PLASTERER, 

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Specialising in 

renovation work, plaster 

board fixing &stopping, 

stipple & skim coating, 

cornice & cove, 

registered tradesman. 

Call Mark 027 438 0665. 

EDWARDS TREE PAINT & WALLPAPER 

SERVICE, qualified SERVICES. Wayne 

arborist, tree removal, Bryant, exterior, interior, 

pruning, Shaping, hedge qualified tradesman, 

trimming and spraying. free quotes. Ph 313 

Phone 0210220 8323 5337or027 654 4568 

Interior 

FURNITURE 

REPAIRS 

Irepairand resurface 

furniture specially 

antiques 

Phone David Brady 

03 312 0145 

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quotes included. Phone 

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Windows 027 343 1623 

KITCHEN, bathroom 

renovations, decking, 

pergolas, fencing. 

Honest reliable licensed 

builders. Phone Don 027 

727 9162. 

BUILDING and property 

maintenance, no job too 

small, 40 years + 

experience. Phone 0274 

978 322. Email 

david.cartwright@xtra 

.co.nz 

PAINTERS 

RegTradesman 

Interior,exterior. 

NorthCanterburyPainters 

specialisingindecoratingfor 

over 65 at adiscount rate. 

Free quotes. 

Covering NthCanty, Oxford, 

Kaiapoi,Rangiora, Amberley. 

Rob03327 7899 

or 027 432 3520 2741360 


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To book your spaceinthisguide,phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 or emailamanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz 

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TAX RETURNS 

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ACC treatment provider 

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Automotive &Recovery 

Chiropractic Services 

Cattle Problems 

Panel and Paint 

Ph AaronRowlands 

0272 588 366 

Eftpos available 

Call: (03) 423 3158 

admin@setzaudiology.co.nz 

83b Ivory St, Rangiora 

Amberley Medical Centre, 6Hilton Dr 

• WOF Cars &Trailers 

• VehicleServicing & 

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• MotorbikeWOF 

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• Courtesy Car Available 

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Mon –Fri8am –5pm 

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Tinnitus assessments and support 

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Ear Health 

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• Waxremoval using Microsuction 

• Removalofforeign bodies 

• Basichearing aidcare 

• ACCprovider 

• WarVeteran provider 

• No medicalreferral 

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ClinicsinRangiora, Amberley and Kaiapoi 

Rest homes/retirement villages, bookingbyprior arrangement. 

Bookings: Onlinewww.earcare.nz |Phone020 4124 25 25 

Emailalison@earcare.nz | Ear CareCanterbury 

2324849 

ACCRegistered Dr of Chiropractic 

Dr Joy White 

Wednesday 

Dr Carissa McGregor 

Tuesday &Friday 

Phone 020440 4712 

Bookings online: www.selecthealth.co.nz 

We have nowmoved to 

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• Live Humane Capture 

• Trucking 

• Tagging 

• Testing 

• Sale ofunruly, difficult, pesky 

cattle 

Profit share 50-50 

Craig Flintoft 03 312 9432 

craigflintoft@gmail.com 

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With over 40 years tradeexperience, Darryland his 

team at Autobody &Glass Repairsspecialisein 

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IF IT STANDS STILL LONG 

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OURSERVICESINCLUDE: WHYCHOOSEUS: 

•Motorhomerepairs 

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•Caravan repairs 

•Fast turnaround times 

•Bus repairs 

•Competitive pricing 

•Boatrepairs 

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•Guaranteed results 

•Roadand Farm machinery repairs 

CALL USTODAY: Phone 03 323 4115 

www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz 

autobodyrepairs@xtra.co.nz 

8Seven Mile Drive, Belfast 

Septic Tanks 

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CLEANING 

For aclean efficient service please phone 

COUCH‛S 

(03) 313-3963 

Starlink /TV/Security 

• Starlink aerial mounting • Wi-Fiextensions 

• TV wall mounting • Home audioinstallation 

• Alarminstallation 

• Security camera installation 

Mark Hubball 03 595 6647 

www.tvsolutions.co.nz 

Plumbing 

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general 

aspectsof 

plumbing 

Discountsfor over 

65 yearsold 

Fast friendlyservice 

Allworkguaranteed 

AaronMcCartney 

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Cell 027366 9091 

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Free Call: 

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EMAIL: 

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8am-2pmSaturday 

215 WalthamRd, Sydenham 

Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz 

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To book your space in this guide,phone Amanda Keys 313 2840 or emailamanda.keys@ncnews.co.nz

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