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Matt Doocey

MP for Waimakariri

Around the Electorate

Bringing Government Ministers

to Waimakariri

Abig thanks to the team atSutton Tools for showing Hon Todd McClay

around the new site –it’s always valuable for Government Ministers to hear

from people directly involved onthe ground locally about what they think is

working well, and ofcourse what could be improved.

Canterbury is one ofNew Zealand’s strongest economies thanks to our

local producers and exporters which isresulting in growth, more jobs and

better wages, which is why itwas great tohost the Minister for Primary

Industries and Trade, inWaimakariri to meet with our hard-working farmers

and exporters.

Supporting healthy relationships for youth in Oxford

As local MPand Minister for Mental Health, Iknow how important itistokeep our children safe from

digital harm and promote healthy conversations around relationships. That’s why itwas important for

me to attend the Health Relationships pop-up event atOxford Area School where agroup ofsenior

students encouraged their peers to consider what makes ahealthy oranunhealthy relationship.

The youth voice isparticularly important when itcomes to the subject of healthy relationships, as they

are the ones embarking onrelationships with one another, often for the first time. It was really good

to hear the organisers talk about the pitfalls of navigating relationships nowadays, and tohear ofthe

support they value from their peers when things gowrong.

Celebrating Satisfy Food

Rescue’s new home

Ienjoyed celebrating the opening of Satisfy Food’s new premises in

Southbrook. Supporting them over the years as local MP, Iknow their

growth and success have demonstrated their value toour communities and

I’m excited that they will be able to function even more efficiently in their

new space.

It was great to see somany different community groups join them for

the celebration and agood reminder of how lucky we are tohave such a

dedicated and comprehensive social services inWaimakariri. These groups

all doincredibly valuable work inour community –thank you all.

Contact me:

Kaiapoi: 03 327 0514 Rangiora: 03 310 7468

Email: waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz Website: mattdoocey.co.nz

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Catching up with Mark Brown, Board Chair of Oxford Community Health

Centre, to hear about their plans for anew medical centre in the town.

Matt, Colin and Peter from Pegasus Community Watch work hard for residents,

and Ienjoyed the opportunity to hear about initiatives like their successful

rollout ofcommunity-led CCTV.

Visiting Sean Horgan, MainPower’s new CE, and his team was helpful for meto

understand the importance oftheir role and their focus on community.

It’s amazing todiscover thriving businesses, like this Allaway family-owned

Apple Cider Vinegar enterprise, tucked away across the electorate.

The Government isinvesting $15.6m tohelp develop alarge-scale storage

facility to improve water reliability through the existing Waimakariri Irrigation

Scheme, enabling water to be diverted from the Waimakariri River when it is

plentiful tobestored inponds and used all year.

Pictured with WIL CEO Brent Walton.

This was the seventh year ofhosting UC Political Science students inKaiapoi to

talk to them about the roles ofelectorate MPs and Ministers.


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Around 380 rare

Canterbury lizards have

found anew home in the

northern Kaiapoi lakes

area.

The Canterbury grass

skinks were forced to give

up their homes to make way

for the Woodend Bypass.

Waka Kotahi NZ

Transport Agency

completed an ecological

survey of the designated

route for the Belfast to

Pegasus Motorway and

Woodend Bypass, before

entering into negotiations

with the Waimakariri

District Council last year.

The agency then engaged

Wildlands Consultants Ltd

to prepare alizard

management plan, which

was required for

Department of

Conservation approval.

The council’s

biodiversity team leader Dr

Bex Dollery said some

enhancement work,

including creating rock

piles and wood piles, has

been carried out to

establish ahabitat for the

lizards.

‘‘Wildlands did asurvey

and found there was a

population of lizards

already living in the

Kaiapoi lakes, but they

found the two populations

could coexist together,’’ Dr

Dollery said.

Abudget of $207,908 had

been set aside in the

council’s 2025/26 annual

plan for the enhancement

of the Kaiapoi lakes area,

south ofPine Acres, and to

the north of the town.

But with NZTA picking

up ashare ofthe cost, Dr

Dollerysaid therewould be

some savings to the council.

To date the council has

spent around $100,000,

including seats, willow

control, planting and

signage, while NZTA has

spent around $120,000.

The council’s climate

change and sustainability

portfolio holder Cr Niki

Mealings said she was

pleased with the outcome.

‘‘As alifelong lover of

lizards, Ithink this is a

pretty great outcome.

‘‘And the council comes

out better off onthe

balance sheet.’’

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have been found on the

north Canterbury coastand

in inland areas.

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with the tail being equal to

or slightly longer than the

body length.

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Bigturnouts at Anzac services

BySHELLEY TOPP AND ROBYN BRISTOW

Huge crowds turned out in towns big and

small to attend North Canterbury Anzac

Day services last week at which the

commontheme was peace.

In Rangiora, it was one of the largest

crowds seen at aservice formany years

four and fivedeep in places, along High

Street.

The street was closed to traffic, to

enable people to watch the annual

Anzac Day Citizens Parade in which

hundreds of people of all ages marched

to the Cenotaph War Memorial to join

hundreds more waiting there forthe

11.30am memorial service and wreathlaying

ceremony.

Oxford’s service at the Cenotaph and

at Kaiapoi’s Trouselott Park were also

attended by large numbers people.

The Rangiora ceremony was led by

Rangiora Royal New Zealand Returned

and Services Association (RNZRSA)

president Ian Caldwell.

Guest speakers included former

Rangiora RSA president and now

national RSA vicepresident Malcolm

Wallace, Rangiora RSA chaplain and

bugler for the service, Bill Peck,

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and

Rangiora High School head students

Grace Tooley and Aidan Haverkort.

Mr Gordon extended awarm welcome

to ``our veterans, our current service

personnel’’, and to their families and

friends.

‘‘To our RSA's, thank you. Your

dedication to ensuring we come together

to remember is something we are all

deeplygrateful for.

‘‘You do aremarkable job, and each

year it is heartening to see more and

morepeople gathering here in

reflection,’’ he said.

‘‘Today, we stand together with a

senseofsolemnity. As we remember the

sacrificemade by so many from this

district, we are also reminded that

conflict is not confined to the past.

‘‘Around the world, there are ongoing

warsand tensions that bring uncertainty

and consequence far beyond their

borders.’’

Earlier in the morning alarge crowd

alsoattended the annual Anzac Day

Commemoration Service and wreathlaying

ceremony held at Rangiora High

School, whereprincipal Bruce Kearney

and head pupils Grace Tooley and Aidan

Haverkort delivered moving speeches,

and Rangiora RSA president Ian

Caldwell read out the ‘‘Ode of

Remembrance’’ apoem honouring the

men and women who died during World

War Iand subsequent wartime

conflicts.

Mr Kearney said we must learn to live

and love.

‘‘We must embrace the moment even

when the world feelslike it's living on a

knife’s edge.

‘‘We need to treasure our children,

spend time with them and celebrate

them.

‘‘By doing this we ensure the

(wartime) sacrifice wasn't in vain. We

are using the gift of peace to cherish the

very thing that was taken from so many,

our children.’’

Family time... Danielle Earl and Quinton

Bunn, of Rolleston, with their children Oliver

Bunn, aged 4, and Eveleyn Bunn, aged 2,

waiting for the Rangiora Citizens Parade to

begin.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

Wreath laying ... Former Waimakariri

Mayor David Ayers lays awreath during the

Kaiapoi Anzac Day service.

Leading the way ... McAlpines North

Canterbury Pipe Band Drum Major Dugald

McLean out in front leading the Anzac Day

Rangiora Citizens Parade. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

Frontrow seat ... Husband and wife

Gordon and Anne Wood, of Rangiora,

waiting for the Rangiora Anzac Day Citizens

ParadeCommemorative Service to begin at

the Rangiora Cenotaph.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

In remembrance ... Alarge crowd

gathered at Kaiapoi’s Trousselot Park for the

annual Anzac Day service.

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The majority of MainPower’s residential

customers won’t have to dig deeper into

their pockets this year to pay their line

charges,

MainPower Chief ExecutiveSean

Horgan says despite rising costs, the

North Canterbury lines company has

decided to increase the rebate paid to

customers to offset the lines charges, as

the cost of living continues to bite.

“While some residential customers

with above average consumptionmay

experience amodest increase, more

than 80 percent of our customers will

remain as they are, or even benefit from

aslight decrease in lines charges.

“We still need to pass through

Transpower’s increased transmission

charges, but MainPower’s lines charges

won’t be areason for our customers to

pay more for power.”

Transpower’s charges, whichthe lines

company is obliged to pass on through

legislative requirements, will increase

around 18.5% on April 1, so customers

will still see an average increase of

around 4% in their power bill.

But the portion of the bill that pays for

MainPower CEO .. Sean Horgan.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

the lines charges will remain the same

orinsome cases decrease slightly.

Mr Horgan says being aconsumertrust

owned electricity distribution

business means the company isn’t

driven to pay dividends to shareholders,

ensuring profits go back into the

network or directly to consumers

through rebates and community support

instead.

“It can be difficult for our customers

to see our part of their accounts as not

all retailers list the lines charges

separately on the power bill.

“The annual rebate amount provided

last year was $10 million –this year

we’ve increased that to $14 million to

absorb those rising costs forour

customers.”

Mr Horgan says while most nonresidential

customers won’t see a

change in their charges this year, other

categories may see achange and should

check the lines charges on the

MainPower website to see how they are

affected.

“We appreciate that times are tough at

the moment and we’re pleased we’re

able to ensure at least our part of the

power bill won’t be going up, making life

just alittle bit easier for our residential

customers,” Mr Horgan says.

Customers who have questions about

their lines charges or pricing changes

are welcome to contact MainPower

directly on 0800 30 90 80 or by email:

nsr@mainpower.co.nz.

Inaugural Hybrid Games in Rga

NCSports held its first Hybrid Summit

Games fitness competitionrecently at

Rangiora’s MainPower Stadium.

Eighteen twoperson teamsmade up of

participants from severallocal gyms and

fitness centres tookpart in the inaugural

games men's, women's and mixed

divisions.

The competitionwas built on the new

Hybrid Fit grouptraining classes –a

fusion of arange of fitness competitions

that are popular around the world –run at

Stadium Fitness Centre in MainPower

Stadium.

The three stages of the competition

challenged their strength, speed,

coordination and endurance, with team

members having to work together to

achieve as many rounds as possible in the

given time.

Exercises included barbel squats and

thrusters, lunges, dumbbell lifts, Farmer's

carry, rowing, ski ergs, and burpees.

Team "Speed &Comfort" from Cave

Fitness in Kaiapoi took out the men's

competition, just one point ahead of team

Lactic Acid Trip from The Yard Gym in

Christchurch.

Third place went to teamWhey Too

Serious from AmberleyFitness Centre.

Competitionwas no less fierce in the

women's division with just three points

separatingthe top three teams.

Team Sweat&Sass from F45

Marshlands gym took out first place,

followed by team Hot Mess Express from

Rangiora Fitness Centre, and team Mixed

Bag from Cave Fitness in Kaiapoi.

In the mixed division Team Cave from

Cave Fitness claimed honours ahead of

team TemuTalent from Stadium Fitness

Centre.

NC Sports' Group Fitness Team Leader

JoJarman and Personal Trainer Chris

TaylorRoberts developed Hybrid Fit

classes and the Hybrid Summit Games as

anew concept to provide another fitness

class option to those already available

through NC Sports' five local gyms.

It was also to create ateam training

dynamic with acompetition event to boost

motivation and social interaction.

"We have run the very popular Les Mills

and ARMAgroup classes for many years

now, which are some of the best cardio

workouts available, but Hybrid Fit has a

higher focus on strength and teamwork

within agroup environment which

appeals to adifferent segment of our

members,” Jo says.

Hybrid Fit classes are held at Stadium

Fitness Centre (at MainPower Stadium in

Rangiora), as well as Amberley, Kaiapoi

and Oxford Fitness Centres.

While there is an emphasis on strength

training in these classes they are suitable

for any base strength and fitness level as

weights used can be adjusted to suit each

participant.

NC Sports is planning to run another

Hybrid Summit Games event later in the

year.

In action ... Competitionwas hot at the

inaugural Hybrid Summit Games at

MainPower Stadium in Rangiora.

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Abbeyfield evening of promise

The owner of aLamborghini Gallardo

Spyder super car promises to whisk the

successful bidder away to lunch at

Waipara Springs Winery when they win

the final lot offered at the Abbeyfield

Auction of Promises.

“Lot 43 should see some spirited

bidding,” says Mrs Valda Reveley, chair

of Abbeyfield Waimakariri Inc.

“It’s arare opportunity and an

experience that will be etched in the

winner’s memory formany years.”

Then thereisthe owner of an

Arrowtown property promising agroup

of four, four nights of fivestar

accommodation.

They are just two of the 43 lots valued

from under $100 to over $6000 to go

under the hammer at the Rangiora RSA

on Saturday, May 16.

The full list of auction lots is also open

to absentee bidders who are asked to

email abbeyfieldwaimakariri@gmail.

com for lot details and bidding forms.

Tickets are $20 per person and

available at Clay &Cotton at the carpark

end of the walkway at 112 High St,

Rangiora, or at Humanitix (Abbeyfield

Auction of Promises).

Funds raised from the auction will go

towards building amultistudio flattingforseniors

Abbeyfield House in

Rangiora.

Auction organiser ... Su Andersonchecks

the tickets and winning envelopes.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Guinea Pig is Champion image

Guinea Pig, ablack and white photo by

Kristal Merrytook out the champion

image at the Rangiora Photographic

Society Black and White competition.

Judge, Carl Street, also awarded the

photo Agrade honours, and Best In

Grade.

Results were:

AGrade honours: Dahlia Cheryl

Muirson, Going Nowhere –Dave Hart,

Guinea Pic –Kristal Merry, Royal

Exhibition Window –Rose Kerrin.

BGrade honours: Demolition by Neglect

–Arthur Linnell.

CGrade honours: Fur Coat –Ryan

Beardsmore, It’s and Iron –EmWatt,.

BestInGrade: A–Guinea Pig –Kristal

Merry. B–Demolition by Neglect –

Arthur Linnell. C–Fur Coat –Ryan

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Champion Image Guinea Pig.

Champion ... Kristal Merry’s

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Along walk for to

remember and heal

BySHELLEY TOPP

Shane Anderson, aformer soldier of the

2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand

Infantry Regiment, is walking the length

of New Zealand with his canine

companion Missy.

They are doing the 3000 kilometre

walk from Bluff, at the bottom of the

South Island, to Cape Reinga/ Te

Rerenga Wairua at the top of the North

Island, to support New Zealand’s war

veterans and honour the men and

women who have died during overseas

wars serving our country.

‘‘It is ajourney for our returned and

fallen soldiers, for the battles fought

overseas and the battles fought at home,"

he says.

‘‘A Long Walk Home represents the

road many veterans must walk when

they return from service. It is about

breaking silence, building community,

and being avoice for those who feel

unheard.

"We walk for remembrance.Wewalk

for healing. We walk for connection."

Shane says Missy, aStaffordhshire

bull terrier/whippet cross, is the best

companion to have alongside him.

"I can be broken after 47 kilometres,

and she is still chasing rabbits."

The pair began their epic journey in

Bluff on March 1and last weekend

stopped in Rangiora to attend Rangiora

High School's Anzac Day Roll ofHonour

Commemoration Service on Saturday

morning.

He later attended the Rangiora Royal

New Zealand Returned and Services

Association’s (RNZRSA) Anzac Citizens

Parade and service at the town’s war

memorial where they laid awreath

Long journey ... Shane Anderson and

Missy at Rangiora High School last Saturday

morning.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

alongside many others.

People interested in supporting Shane

and Missyand following their journey to

‘‘stand with our veterans and walk with

us"can do so on Facebook at: ALong

Walk Home Soldier.

Art Expo milestone

Golden glow ... Rangiora photographer,

Peter Wright’s 2024 People’s Choice Award

winner.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

The Waimakariri ArtsTrust will celebrate

amilestone in July —the Kaiapoi Art

Expo’s 20th anniversary.

The Trust’s expo has supported and

showcased local visual artists from across

the district for two decades and to mark

the anniversary has invited all past

winners of the People’s Choice Award to

exhibit.

But it needs some help. It is seeking

contact information for three past

People’s Choice winners —Tony Paviell

(2006), EmmaJones (2011) and Elaine

Milnes (2020).

The Trust is keen to hear fromanyone

who has any information which will help

locate them.

Registrations from artists wanting to

exhibit in the 2026 Expo must register by

tomorrow, Friday, May 1.

Artists entry information can be found a

at kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz/informationforartists.

The expo’s opening night is aticketed

event on Friday, July 17. It is then open to

the public from 10am to 4pm SaturdayJuly

18 and Sunday, July 19 in the Riverview

Lounge and restaurant at the Kaiapoi

club, along with the Pak`nSave School Art

Expo. Anyone with information contact

Mandy Palmner, the Kaiapoi ArtExpo Coordinator

at kaiapoiartexpo@gmail.com.

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6 The North Canterbury News, April 30, 2026

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with Mayor Dan Gordon

Senseofcommunity

strong at services

Thank you to everyone whoorganised

this years Anzac Day commemorations

across our district.

As always, it was atime that brought

our communities together in avery

special way.

Ihad the privilege of attending

services in Ohoka and Sefton,

Pegasus, Kaiapoi, The Sterling,

Rangiora, and the Striking ofthe Flag

in Loburn.

Looking back, what stands out most

is the strong sense of community at

each location, and the quiet respect

shown for those who have served.

Iwant to acknowledge our RSAs for

therole they play not just on ANZAC

Day, but right throughout the year.

The support they provide to

veterans and their families,and the

spaces they create for connection and

remembrance, are an important part

of our communities.

In reflecting on the day, onething

that stayed with me was the personal

nature of it all.

For many of us, ANZAC Day is tied

to family stories, to names we

recognise, and to moments of quiet

reflection.

That is what continues to give the

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day its place in our lives.

It is also areminder that while we

honour the past, the impacts of

conflict are still very real in todays

world.

Even here at home, we see it in

different ways, including through

pressures on the cost of living.

At the same time, we are fortunate to

live in apart of the world where

conflict is not part of our daily lives

and that perspective matters.

We honour those who served, those

who continue to serve, and the

families who stand alongside them.

On another note, it was great to also

get along to part of the Super Round at

Te Kaha One Stadium NZ.

It was afantastic event and ahuge

boost for Christchurch.

The city has been through alot over

the years, but weekends like that show

just how much energy and vibrancy

thereis, and how far things have come.

As always, 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 orphone 021 906 437.

I’m here to help.

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In the Electoratewith

Upholding freedom

For me, Anzac Day is atime to recognise

and thank the families, friends and loved

ones of the men and women who so

selflessly put their lives on the line to

uphold our freedom.

It was important for me to attend, lay a

wreath and speak at several services

across the electorate over the weekend,

and it was particularly special to see the

students of Ohoka School attending their

local service last Friday morning.

It is also important to acknowledge

both the physical and mental impacts

from service which are aconstant

reminder and often alifechanging

challenge for our veterans, so it was good

to see so many of you showing your

respects at the many other services

around the Waimakariri this year.

When Iwas approached by Waikuku

resident Joe Kennedy to support his

petition, challenging NZ Post’s proposal

to close the mailboxes at Waikuku Beach

General Store, it was anobrainer.

Many of Waikuku’sresidents don’t

have the option of having mail delivered

to their residential letterboxes, so I

agreed with Joe that it was unfair to be

told by NZ Post that residents would

need to travel 6km up the road to

Ravenswood to collect their mail.

Itook Joe’s petition to Parliament last

week and handed it over to NZ Post

Government Relations Advisor Matthew

Kenning, and as aresult the proposal

has been delayed so the community’s

voice can be heard and carefully

RANGIORA OCEANWATCH

MattDoocey

MP for Waimakariri

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Authorised by Matt DooceyMP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

considered.

The New Zealand–India Free Trade

Agreement is legally complete and

signed, marking aonceinageneration

step forward for New Zealand exporters.

This will deliver significant gains for

exporters, cutting or eliminating tariffs

on 95 per cent of our exports.

From day one, more than half of New

Zealand exports to India will be dutyfree,

rising to 82 per cent when fully

implemented –creating growth and jobs

at home. This onceinageneration

agreement gives our exporters

unprecedented access to 1.4 billion

people and an economy set to become

the third largest in the world.

The FTA willmake ahuge positive

impact for local businesses, like Sutton

Tools, who willbeable to significantly

increase capacity, leading to more local

people being employed, which is

obviously fantastic news for

Waimakariri.

Finally, Ispent time in and around

Kaiapoi recently visiting anumber of

businesses and spending time with

NZTA Director of Regional

Relationships James Caygill and

Regional Manager Richard Osborne at

the Pineacres site of early

implementation works for the Woodend

Bypass. It’s great to see physical works

starting to ramp up for this vital piece of

roading infrastructure, and Ilook

forward to seeing more progress over the

coming months.

Hurunuicouncil signals rate rise under 4%

By DAVID HILL,

LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Rising fuel costs are creating some

uncertainty, as the Hurunui District

Council looks to keepits rate rise under

four percent.

Councillors adopted the draft 2026/27

annual plan on Tuesday, April 28,

proposing an average rate rise of 3.97%,

excluding three waters.

But the council’s chief finance officer

Jason Beck said staff were wary of the

impact of rising fuel costs in setting the

budget.

The draft budget has allowed for a15%

increase in the roading budget for

maintenance and renewals due to fuel

costs.

‘‘Wedon’t expect Waka Kotahi (NZ

TransportAgency) to come to the party,

so it will need to come from rates,’’ Mr

Beck said.

‘‘We are fortunate we have areserve of

$1.2m from savings in the Long Term

Plan.’’

The money has notbeen spent as the

council did notreceive the cofunding it

had expected fromNZTAinthe 202427

National LandTransport Fund.

An average rate rise of 16.28% had

been signalledinthe Long Term Plan,

which had included three waters and the

council has scaled back its roading

programme.

Economic pressures are expected to

result in areduced income fromthe

councilowned Hanmer Springs Thermal

Pools &Spa.

Mr Beck said the council had changed

its budgeted cash surplus from thepools

for the 2025/26 year to $3.46m down by

more than $200,000.

The cash surplus budget for the next 12

months has been set at asimilar level,

which is $1.1m lower than anticipated in

the Long Term Plan.

Abudget of $1.2m has been set aside

for the Grierson Avenue extension in

Amberley, which aims to secure access to

the Amberley Beach Golf Course, and

will be debt funded.

The council has formed anew joint

water services council controlled

organisation, Kaikōura Hurunui Water

Services Ltd, with the Kaikōura District

Council.

Mr Beck said $224.2m worth of three

waters assets will be transferred to the

new company, along with $78.4m worth of

debt.

Rates will be collected to fund the

three waters services has part of this

year’s rates bill and then handed over to

the new company, he said.

‘‘It means alarge chunk of the budget

is moving to another entity.’’

Council debt will be reduced to $33.5m

or adebt to revenue ratio of 61.89%, down

from 165.28% in the 2025/26 annual plan.

Thecouncil is planning public

engagement on thedraft annual plan

next month, before adopting the final

annual plan on June 30.

LDRislocal body journalism cofunded

by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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Amberley 3:29am 2.3 9:41am 0.6 4:13am 2.3 10:26am 0.7 4:56am 2.2 11:09am 0.7 5:40am 2.2 11:52am 0.7 6:26am 2.1 12:22am 0.8 7:11am 2.1 1:05am 0.8 7:58am 2.1 1:49am 0.8

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Motunau 3:56pm 2.0 10:10pm 0.7 4:41pm 2.0 10:55pm 0.7 5:25pm 2.0 11:38pm 0.7 6:09pm 2.0

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Gore Bay 4:08pm 2.3 10:23pm 0.7 4:53pm 2.3 11:08pm 0.7 5:37pm 2.3 11:51pm 0.7 6:21pm 2.312:03pm 0.7 7:04pm 2.3 12:45pm 0.8 7:47pm 2.2 1:28pm 0.8 8:30pm 2.2 2:11pm 0.8

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poppy.Worn each April in New Zealand and Australia,

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those who lost their lives in war.

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poppies growing among the gravesoffa len soldiers.

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central to the ANZACstory.

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planned for Armistice Day in 1921, due toadelay in

the shipment ofsilk poppies from France, it was held

on 24 April 1922, the day beforeAnzac Day.

Formany years, redplastic andpaper poppies

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Christchurch Royal New Zealand Returned and

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organised by the RNZRSA. Volunteers stand in

towns and shopping areas, se ling the sma l red

poppies that people wear as avisible signofrespect.

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families, including today’s soldiers, a sisting with

welfare, housing, health services, and community

programmes. In communities acro s the country,

includingthose throughout Selwyn, buying

and wearing apoppy has become asimple but

meaningfulway forpeople toshow their gratitude.

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reminder of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance,

and remains part of New Zealand’s history.

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Darfield: 8.45am District War Memorial

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Dunsandel: 8.30am District War Memorial

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Kirw e: 12.00pm Service at Anzac Lane (bywatershed), Kirw e

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Kowai: Service fo lows on from the conclusion of Springfield’s

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Wreath-laying.

L eston: 10.30am L eston Rugby Pavilion

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Lincoln: 2.00pmLincoln Event Centre

Service fo lowed by wreath-laying ceremony.

Mead: 9.00am Mead Ha l Memorial gates

Wreath-laying ceremony.

Prebbleton: 9.00am District WarMemorial

Wreath-layingceremony.

Ro leston: 1.00am Town Square –behind Te Ara Ātea

Parade a tend es m etnear theScout den. Service fo lowed by a

wreath-laying ceremony.

Sheffield-Waddington: 8.00am Sheffield Cenotaph

Service fo lowed by awreath-layingceremony.

Springfield: 1.00amTaweraMemorial Ha l

Service fo lowed by awreath-laying ceremony at District WarMemorial.

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Mick Watt, of Waikuku Beach, is on the

lookout for old biscuit/chocolate tins,

especially the little oval ones.

He creates handmade art pieces with

them,reflecting his passion for sailing

ships and nautical themes.

Mick is aretired seafarer whohas

worked on fishing trawlers and oil rig

tenders all around the world.

He’s apassionate artist whose love of

sailing ships manifests itself through his

art.

‘‘It all started over 35 years ago, and

since then I’ve loved ship paintings, and

now I’ve retired to the beach, Ihave the

time todosomething about it.’’

The intricate rope work and detailed

miniature artworks he produces by hand

allow him to develop his passion for

largerscale paintings of squarerigged

sailing ships in the manner of the noted

oil paintings by J. M. W. Turner (23 April

1775 –19December 1851), an English

painter renowned for his skill in the

portrayal of light and maritime scenes.

Sea life is afamily passion as Mick’s

youngest daughter is asailing ship

captain who works in Europe on masted

training ships, doing learningbased

sailing adventures similar to those

offered on the Spirit of Adventure. She

also works on Sea Shepherd Conservation

Society vessels.

‘‘As akid, you would always find her

climbing trees, now she climbs masts

around the world,’’ he says.

His sea shanty scenes are made of

recycled oval and circular biscuit and

chocolate tins.

‘‘They are getting harder to find now.

I’m scouring secondhand shops for them.

It’s also getting even harder to find the

rope Iuse to surround them in.’’

Mick says that working with the rope is

one of the most challenging aspects of his

craft.

Mick's place... Waikuku Beach artist Mick Watt works in his studio surrounded byhis

nautical art works.

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE

‘‘I’ve worked with ropes all my life.

Mending nets on fishing boats for years

was one of the nicer quiet times in my life

and Ienjoyed it.

‘‘But now my hands are not what they

used to be and the smaller gauge ropes I

use take abit of work to craft them into

the designs Iamtrying to achieve, but I

work withwhat Ihave.’’

He says he must be calm and collected

when working the rope into the designs.

‘‘You have to get it right the first time.

You get afeeling for it. But often it’s 50/50

as to whether the rope wants towork with

you today or not, as it has amind of its own

and hours of work can be ruined with just

one slip.’’

Mick says each art piece can take up to

six hours to make, once you factor in the

rope work.

He makes them in his garage, where

he’s surrounded by many works in

progress and finished items, which he

takes to the markets he sells at.

‘‘It’s alot of fun and keeps me sharp. I

love creating things with my hands. I’ve

made ships in bottles and lighthouse

models, but the biscuit tin models are my

favourites, and to do more Ineed lots

more tins and frames to workwith.’’

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Agrand old hall celebrated

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This year’s Anzac Day

weekend was special for the

supporters of Balcairn Public

Hall.

It marked the hall’s

100year anniversary.

The weekend began on

Anzac Day with the

opportunity to see apictorial

display of the Balcairn Hall

and the surrounding area

from Kowai Archives beforea

civic Anzac Service.

The hall was packed for the

12.30pm service with David

Lowe MC and Hurunui Mayor

Marie Black and Amberley

RSA president Colin Hearn

guest speakers.

Afamily funtime event

followed from 2pm to 4pm

and later that evening

Lyttelton folk singer Adam

McGrath, afavourite with

Balcairn Public Hall

supporters, returned for

another special concert.

Centennial celebrations

continued on Sunday,

beginning at 1.30pm in the

hall with atalk by Professor

Emeritus Jeremy Finn, who,

along with Deb Vink coedited

and compiled

Balcairn Public Hall the

First 100 Years, abook

celebrating the history of the

hall which was launched at

the event.

After Professor Finn’s talk

John Rickerby spoke about

his recollections of the

Balcairn area and the hall.

Mayor Black, who was also

aspecial guestatSunday's

event, said the gathering

honoured acenturyof

stories, service, relationships

and celebrations that have

been shared within these

“four walls’’.

‘‘This hall was born from

determination. With local

fundraising, the people of

this community built the hall

as amemorial to those lost in

the First World War.

‘‘This is atribute to the

determinationand

persistenceofour

forebears,’’ she said.

‘‘Generations have grown

up with this hall as their

community backdrop. It is a

place where friendships

began romances blossomed

and families gathered to

celebrate moments that

matter.’’

Later Mayor Black joined

Professor Finn forthe

official opening ofthe

HinemoaBlack Room and

Foyer at the front ofthe hall

beforethe cutting ofthe

anniversary cake and

afternoon tea. The

celebrations continued with

another special concert

performed by the Andrew

London Duo.

Day to celebrate ... Hurunui

Mayor Marie Black cutting the

cake during the Balcairn Hall

centennial celebration.

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Anew public art space has been

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Both artists live in Kaiapoi.

Earlier this year Heather recognised

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the many talented artists in Kaiapoi who

don't have enough artwork for asolo

show in one of Waimakariri's bigger

galleries.

‘‘Thereare so many artists out there

with nowhere to display their work,’’

Heather says.

The gallery, which is upstairs in the

Kaiapoi Arcade, opened in February

this year.Quite afew paintings have

already been sold and there have been

visitorstothe gallery every day since it

opened.

Kaiapoi Little Gallery “provides a

chance forWaimakariri artists to

showcasetheir work and for people to

buy original artwork at affordable

prices," the women say.

Heather is an experienced artist in

several mediums, whose current focus is

on soft pastels. Marion is awater

colouristbut she is currently working on

2D (two dimensional) needle felting in

wool.

‘‘We have both exhibited at the

Kaiapoi ArtExpo andthe Rangiora Art

Society exhibitions,’’ Marion says.

The women are also both holding

workshops at the Kaiapoi Little Gallery

in their respective fields.

They have their own work on display

in the gallery alongside Kaiapoi artist

New art gallery ... Kaiapoi artists Heather Hall, seated in front,and MarionCollin (Collin

correct) alongside work by Kaiapoi’s Mark Larsen at the Kaiapoi Little Gallery, which is

upstairs in the Kaiapoi Arcade.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

and sign writer Mark Larsen, “and other

locals" Lesley Reeves, Marta

Tymienirck, Amanda Wium, Karen

McDonald and Cara Hall.

‘‘We hope the gallery will become a

welcoming place for people to browse

art work and appreciate the great talent

that abounds in Waimakariri,’’ they say.

“Creating and viewing art is a

wonderful world where the busyness (of

everyday life) quietens and there is the

chance to focus on expression and

technique.

‘‘It is highly therapeutic.’’

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Stalwartrecognised

By ROBYN BRISTOW

Gwenda Johnson has been

astalwart of the

Waimakariri Sailing Club

for 30 years.

For 21 years of those

years she has been the club

secretary supporting

several Commodores and

managing the efficient

flow of communication

between committee

members and the wider

club.

Gwenda’s outstanding

contribution to the club

was recognised recently

when she was presented

with aYachting New

Zealand Service Award by

Rear Commodore Sam

Jones, in front of apacked

clubhouse.

Club Commodore,David

BrandtsGiesen, says the

national award is awelldeserved

“She does agreat job of

keeping us on task.

“Gwenda is the pillar of

social aspects of our club.

“She is regularly found

serving food in our canteen

on race days, welcoming

visitors to the clubhouse

and organisingfundraising

events.”

Mr BrandtsGiesen says

Honoured ... Gwenda

Johnson.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

this was particularly

important following the

2010/2011earthquakes

which damaged the club’s

facilities.

"Her presence was areal

morale booster,” Stan and

Carole Price, club Patrons

wrote

in the nomination of

Gwenda for the award.

As with many clubs, the

Waimakariri Club relies

on its members to run

everything.

"People like Gwenda

keep the club functioning

and create afun and

friendly experience for all.

"As the Commodore of

the club, Ivalue her

administrative support,

wise counsel and

knowledge of what needs

doing to keep the club

functioning, Mr Brandts

Giesen says.

In 2003 Gwenda crewed

on aNolex 25 trailer yacht

called Enterprise which

won the club’s Open Class

Championship.

In 2004 she crewed in the

club Sunburst called

Sutherland Timber at the

NZ Masters Games in

Dunedin

She was awarded aLife

Membership of the

Waimakariri Sailing Club

in 2018 and continues to

contribute as avaluable

member.

The club was founded in

1927, and is preparing for

its centenary in the

2027/2028 season.

It is located at Kairaki

Beach and sails most

weekends at the

Waimakariri River mouth.

It has apopular learntosail

programme for people

of all ages who are keen to

learn sailing skills in a

supported environment.

Callfor safe speeds answered

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LOCALDEMOCRACY REPORTER

A20year wait for safe speeds will soon

be over for aKaikōura school.

Te Kura oHāpuku, located onState

Highway 1north of Kaikōura, and

Cheviot Area School are among 16

Canterbury schools set to receive new

variable speed limit signs in the coming

weeks.

Aspokesperson for Hāpuku School

said the school had written multiple

letters to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Agency, with the first one dated in 2006.

A60kph variable sign was due to be

installed in late April /early May.

‘‘100kph is too fast when you’ve got

kids,’’ the spokesperson said.

‘‘We are pretty stoked that it is finally

happening.’’

A30kph variable sign will be installed

on Cheviot’s main road, Hall Street, to

improve the safety for children crossing

the road to school.

‘‘Student safety is always our highest

priority, and this change will help create

asafer environment forour tamariki,

whānau and staff during the busiest

times ofthe school day,’’ Cheviot Area

School principal Ginny Neal said.

‘‘Forus, this is about giving families

greater confidence and helping ensure

that everyone arriving at or leaving

school can do so more safely.’’

NZTA director of regional

relationships James Caygill said the

variable speed signs will be in force

during school dropoff andpick up

times.

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Honouring those who served in the Hurunui District

JOHN COSGROVE

Acall to honour those who stood behind

those who served, echoed throughout the

Hurunui District at Anzac Day services.

Mayor Marie Black, at the first Medbury

service held at the new Med Shed, spoke of

the need to remember those who tended to

the sick and injured.

The doctors, the nurses and the families

back home who waited and carried on

keeping their communities strong when

all the young men from districts in North

Canterbury went away to war.

She talked of the mental anguish

experienced not only by soldiers facing

death every day, but also of the nurses and

doctors who cared for those injured.

“They faced the same dangers and

stresses the soldiers did, and carried their

mental scars for the rest of theirlives just

like the soldiers did.”

At the Waikari service, Winton Dalley

spoke of the need to remember the

families of those who served and the

struggles they have all faced in the years

following the conflicts.

He spoke of the impact on the

communities of the country, the economic

costs and the mental health struggles

many families coped with in the following

years.

“War impacts everyone,” Mr Dalley said.

He urged people to acknowledge those

civilians caught up in wars and remember

that war is not only amilitary action.

At Amberley’s Dawn Service, Hurunui

Councillor Fiona Harris also spoke of the

need to remember the nurses and doctors

of World War 1, and all wars since then.

Guest speaker Andrew Fox, spoke of his

grandfather's actions in the last battle kiwi

soldiers fought 108 years ago in the final

weeks of WW1 at Le Quesnoy.

His grandfather had led the daring

attack on the fort, surprising the German

soldiers there and capturingthem all with

minimal casualties on both sides.

Remember those whostayed behind ... Hurunui Mayor Marie

Black makes her Anzac Day speech beside one of the new Medbury

Hall soldiers memorials on Anzac Day.

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE

OnParade ... Dawn service attendees march on to the Amberley

Domain during the Amberley Anzac Day service.

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Solar farm switches on

By DAVID HILL,


A‘‘community scale solar farm’’ has

been lit up in North Canterbury.

Aucklandbased Lightyears Solar Ltd

commissioned an 8ha solar farm on

Tram Road at Swannanoa, near

Rangiora, earlier this month.

It will produce around 5MW enough

to power 1000 homes.

The project was granted aresource

consent by the Waimakariri District

Council last year.

‘‘Our ethos is community scalesolar

farms,’’ Lightyears Solar founder Matt

Shanks said.

‘‘Five to 15 hectares fits in with

existing communities without taking

over the landscape.

‘‘That scale could work well for small

towns all around New Zealand and

support the resilience of local

networks.’’

The power will be fed into the local

MainPower energy network.

Lightyears Solar worked with

MainPower on another solar farm

project, a7.3MW solar farm on a10ha

site on Thongcaster Road at Eyrewell,

near Oxford, last year.

It will produce enough electricity to

power 1250 homes.

Lightyears Solar has worked on

several solar farm projects around the

country.

Work is under way on an 18ha solar

farm at Reefton, while smaller solar

farms are planned near Ashburton.

Two more projects are in the pipeline

in the North Island next year and Mr

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opportunities to return to North

Canterbury in the future.

‘‘There willalways be alandowner

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looking for an alternative use.’’

Mr Shanks said solar panels were

compatible with livestock farming and

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‘‘It doesn’t work so well with the larger

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hot day.

‘‘We do get the odd nosy calf which is

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Mr Shanks said the consenting, design

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Only three North Canterbury premier

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a3818 six try upheavalofAshley.

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JacobsLawson. Ashley’s efforts to stay in

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with Matt Dallenbach kicking the goals.

It was another miserable contest for

Saracens who went down to West Melton

546.

The highlight of the night for Saracens

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table pool Bclash between Kaiapoi and

Rakaia at Kaiapoi.The two teams are

presently separated by four points. Oxford

will playaway to Darfield, Glenmark

Cheviotwill be over the hills against

Hurunui, Ohoka will be at home to

Southbridge and Saracens will travel

south to Lincoln. Ashley have abye.

GlenmarkCheviot is the leading North

Canterburyunit in Pool Asitting in third

equal place with Darfield and three points

adrift of Waihora.

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ByDAVID HILL,


Canterbury’s regional council says

there are ‘‘no surprises’’ in the

Government’s latest freshwaterreport.

Environment Canterbury water and

land science manager Dr Elaine

Moriarty says the report, Our

Freshwater 2026,identifiesthe

challenges facing the region, including

elevated nitrate and E.coli levels.

The Ministry for the Environment

and Stats NZ joined forces to produce

the first national freshwaterreport

since 2023.

The report shows how central

groundwater is to daily life in

supplying drinking water and feeding

the country’s rivers.

It takes into account how land use,

climate change and morefrequent

extreme weather events are putting

pressure on freshwater.

Environment Canterbury declareda

nitrate emergency in Septemberin

response to growing concerns about

nitrate levels in groundwater.

Dr Moriarty said the report

highlights specificimpacts, such as

increased nitrate levels in both

groundwater and surface water, and E.

coli in surface water.

The levels were largely the result of

intensive landuse in the region, which

has increased over the past 20 years.

‘‘We are, we believe, ahead ofthe

game in working with our communities

to address those issues.’’

She said the majority of Canterbury

farms now had farm environment

plans, with most working to achieve

Agrade audits.

‘‘We are taking alead role in

addressing the impacts of nitrates,

working with our communitiesto

ensure drinking water is safe.’’

Ministry for the Environment chief

Freshwater management... Wetlands are anatural way of supporting freshwater systems.

science adviser DrAlison Collins said

the report highlights how central

freshwateris.

‘‘Groundwater is the part we don’t

see that links the whole system

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groundwatertokeep flowing daytoday.

‘‘But while it supplies rivers

continuously, groundwater responds

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‘‘It behavesabit like alongterm

savings account the system holds on to

what goes in.

‘‘Pollution that reaches groundwater

can take years to decades to flush out.

‘‘That’s why early, targeted action

matters.’’

Climate change was placing pressure

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Collins said.

Intense storms, longer dry spells and

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freshwater.

Nutrient management, fencing

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Councils were usingrain gardens,

swales andwetlands to manage

stormwater in urban areas.

‘‘Scaling up what works is how we

protect freshwater, communities and

taonga species,’’ Dr Collins said.

Forest &Bird Canterbury /West

Coast regional conservation manager

Nicky Snoyinksaid the report showed

New Zealand’s freshwater ‘‘is at

breaking point’’.

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‘‘This report really brings home that

freshwater across Aotearoa is part of

one connected system, and damage

done out of sight, especially

underground, is coming back to haunt

us.

Ms Snoyink encourageddecision

makers to leave room for rivers ‘‘to

move in their floodplains’’ to protect

people and infrastructure from floods.

‘‘Expanded wetlands can absorb

floodwaters, draw in and store carbon,

filter water and replenish

groundwater.

Once groundwater is polluted, it can

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Support for rural families to get students to school welcomed

Rural Women New Zealand

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‘‘The cancellation of rural

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Family friendly! Family-ready!

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4 2 2 2

For Sale Buyers $819,000+

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Aaron Clark

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Anna Pethig

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WestEyreton 1402 North Eyre Road

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Dual living!One rare offering!

Bigonspace, versatilityand opportunity, this substantial 316sqmhome offers arare blend of scale, flexibilityand

independence on abeautifullyestablished rural block. With five doublebedrooms (one ideal as an office) and dual

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one-bedroom cottage addsoptions for extendedfamily orincome, all set in peaceful West Eyreton within easy

reachofRangiora and Christchurch. Have questions?Would like to view?Whateveryou need,pleasejust ask!

5 2 2 2

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Every home has astory...

4HolcroftCourthas been abeautiful story,builtand lovedbyits one

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of their own!Inside, open-plan living fills with light fromtwo sliding

doors to the lush garden. Theoriginal kitchen is tidy and functional,

with three double bedrooms plusastudy. The master boasts awalk-in

wardrobe, ensuite, andpatio access. Outside, enjoy apeaceful,

establishedgarden, patio, two sheds,and adouble garage. Quiet yet

minutes from Rangiora, thishome is ready forits nextchapter, are you

ready to turnthis page? Have questions?Would like to view? Please

just ask!

3 2 1 2

For Sale Buyers $699,000+



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M 027 873 5121

Anna Pethig

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John Dykhoff

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Maurice Newell

M 027 240 1718

Waiau 24 Hawkswood Street

Kaikoura 600 Hundalee Road

NewListing

Big section,big potential, big opportunity

Step back in time and discover the charm ofthis solid 1972-built

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chapter. Inside, you'll find afunctionallayout with plentyofscope to

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buyers, renovators, or investors to make their mark. Outside, thelarge

section provides ample spacefor gardens,along withasingle

detached garage. This propertyisfullofpossibilities.

3 1 1 1

Deadline Sale closes Thursday21st

May, 2026 at 2.00pm, (unlesssold

prior)

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M 027 399 3229

Fraser Ibbotson

M 021 574 037

Exceptional coastal farming opportunity

Spectacular sea views and premiumlocation just31kmsouth of

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offers breathtaking coastal views and easy SH1access. Thestunning

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gardens.This unique propertyoffers the complete package in one of

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4 2 2

For Sale By Negotiation

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Fraser Ibbotson

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Maurice Newell

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captures the afternoonsun beautifully, offering anideal spot to relax at the endofthe day.

3 1 1

DeadlineSale closes Thursday7th May, 2026 at 2.00pm, (unless

sold prior)



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Loburn 305 Loburn Terrace Road

Atruelifestyle haven

Enter what feels like the perfect peacefulsetting. Atrue haven to relaxand unwind in, setawayfrom the hustle and

bustleofeveryday life andpositioned amongstestablishedtrees and gardens. Thishome has beenthoughtfully

enhanced overtime and beautifullymaintained.Comfort is assuredyear-round with alog burner, twoheatpumps,

and aheattransfer system.Lovingly caredfor by its current owners, the home has undergone afull exterior reclad

usingAAC panel andplaster.Beautifully manicured gardenshavebeen meticulously maintained, with multiple

decking andpatio areaswrapping around the home.Five generously sized paddocks areideal forthose looking to

start asmall livestock venture or simply enjoy the freedomofspaceand open land and the powered two-bay barn

provides excellent storage or workspace.Move in, spread out, andstartenjoying everything on offer from day one.

3 1 2 2

Auction (unless soldprior) 11am, Thu7May 2026

3Deans Avenue, Chch

View 11.30am-12.15pm Sun 3May

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Positioned with anorthwest aspect, thisbrand-new Ravenswood home enjoys great naturallight and privacy,set

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Built in brick with aColorsteel roof, it’s designedfor durability andlow maintenance. The layout includes four

bedrooms andtwo living areas, ideal for families andflexible use.

Thekitchen features awalk-in butler’s pantry,stone benchtops, andquality appliances, complemented by a

separate laundry. Two patios capture afternoonand eveningsun, with afully landscaped,fenced section

completing the package.


4 2 2 2

Auction (unless soldprior) 11am, Thu21May 2026

3Deans Avenue, Chch

View 11-11.30am Sun 3May

Jack Pringle 027 533 4820

jack.pringle@bayleys.co.nz

George Pringle 027 726 4912

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Rangiora 28 Inch Crescent

Built to be noticed,designed to be livedin

Thisone doesn’ttry to blend in -and it doesn’t need to. Clean lines, confident design, andanappealing frontage set

the tone.Strikingpitchedtimber-cladceilinginthe main livingadding warmth and character in equal measure. The

layoutisgenerouswhere it matters. Two living areas,both openingvia sliders to sheltered deck spacesgiving you

options. Akitchen with aspaciousbutler’spantrykeeps everything tucked away, while afeaturebarndoor adds

interest. Cosyinwinter,coolinsummer withaducted heat pump.Every detail has beenhandled even to the fully

carpetedply-lined garage. Bellgrove puts you within easy reach of Rangiora’sshops, schools, and sports facilities,

with agolfcoursenearbyand mountain views as your backdrop. New, but far frompredictable.

4 2 2 2

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior)

12pm, Wed 6May 2026

251-253 High Street, Rangiora

View Thu 12.30-1pm &Sun 11.45am-12.15pm

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



Rangiora 34 Inch Crescent

Readytogoandmovein ready

Positionedinthe popular Bellgrove subdivision, this thoughtfully designed home offers aperfect blend of style,

comfort, and functionality.This homefeatures four generous sized bedrooms, includinganextensivemaster

complete withawalk-in wardrobe andabeautifully appointed ensuite. Both bathrooms have an extra touch of

luxury withunderfloor heatingand fully tiled showers. At theheart of the homeisastunning, well-designed

Millbrookkitchen,complementedbybrand newFisher &Paykel appliancesand awalk-inpantry, creating a

seamlessand practical spacefor cookingand entertaining. The elevated vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and dining

areaadd asense of space and sophistication, while thelayout flowseffortlessly throughtothe main living area and

aseparatesecondlounge.Viewing is recommended.

4 2 2 2

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior)

4pm, Wed 6May 2026

251-253 High Street, Rangiora

View 2.30-3pm Thu 30 Apr&1-1.30pm Sun3May

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Maria Rickerby

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Ruby Burney

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AMBERLEY 4A Bankview Place

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Well-positioned at the front of atidy complex in

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livingconnects to anorth-facing patio and easy-care

garden. Close to Amberley School, shops, cafes, and

the Domain,it’s ideal for first-home buyers,

downsizers, or investors.

2 1 1


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Maria Rickerby

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Ruby Burney

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Ahiddenoasis lies behindthe fence of this beautifully

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Exceptional gardens with patiofire enhance this truly

special property. Viewing is essential.

3 2 2


CONSIDERED

VIEW 1.15-1.45pm, Sunday 3May

Maria Rickerby

M 027 563 1733


Ruby Burney

M 027 312 3533


AMBERLEY 23 Greig Crescent

Modern and Effortless Living

From the moment you arrive,this thoughtfully

designedhomeimpresses with refined, contemporary

style. The open-plan kitchen,dining and living area is

theheart of the home, flowingseamlessly to the patio

viastacker doors for easy entertaining.The sleek

kitchen features qualityappliances and ample storage,

while aheat pump ensures year-round comfort. Three

well-sized bedrooms include astandout master with

walk-in wardrobe, en suite andoutdoor access. A

family bathroom,separate toilet, internal access

double garage, off-street parking, garden sheds and

fully fenced, easy-care section.

$809,000

3 2

VIEW 11.15-11.45am, Sunday 3May

Maria Rickerby

M 027 563 1733


Ruby Burney

M 027 312 3533




PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensedunder REAA 2008

71 High Street,RANGIORA

73 Carters Road,AMBERLEY

Phone: 03 313 0610

Email:rangiora@pggwre.co.nz

Helping growthe country

Formoregreat listings,visitwww.pggwre.co.nz

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

CUST 1227 Oxford Road

Honey, I'm Home -AProperty with Real Buzz

Elevated on aterraced 4hectares with views,this

mixed-use property combinesquality lifestyle living

with commercial facilities. Atree-lined driveleads to a

cedar and concrete five-bedroomhomewith openplan

living, marble kitchen andscullery, separate

lounge,mastersuite, and double garage. Outdoor

living features adeck and inground pool.The lower

terrace includes apurpose-built 1,345sqm facilitywith

retail/cafe, processing,warehouse and offices,plus

workshop, and yards.

5 2 2

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior)

Closes 2.00pm,Thursday 21 May

VIEW By Appointment Only

Peter Crean

M 027 434 4002

E pcrean@pggwrightson.co.nz

Mark Clyne

M 027531 2964

E mark.clyne@pggwrightson.co.nz

ASHLEY 66Boundary Road

Unlock the Potential With This Versatile Lifestyle

Seton2.0234hainsought-afterAshley near Rangiora,

thislifestyleproperty offers space, versatility,and

potential. The concrete blockand weatherboard home

features open-plan kitchen/dining,spacious living with

logburner, three double bedrooms,and two heat

pumps.Outdoor access,adeck,and mature trees

enhancethe appeal. Includesadouble garage, lean-to,

expansive sheds, and five units of county water.Ideal

forrenovation,hobby farming, or peaceful living in a

prime location.

3 1 2

ENQUIRIES OVER $950,000

Plus GST (if any)

VIEW By Appointment Only

Peter Crean

M 027 434 4002

E pcrean@pggwrightson.co.nz

Mark Clyne

M 027 531 2964

E mark.clyne@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/RAN43438

pggwre.co.nz/RAN42057

HILARY CALVERT

Your local residential andlifestyle salesperson

With strong roots in NorthCanterburyand abackground in the

veterinaryindustryand dog breeding, HilaryCalvert brings energy,

dedication, and focus to everyproperty she represents.

Sheisresults-drivenand committed to maximising valuethrough

strategicmarketing, clearplanning,and active buyerengagement.

Knownfor her straightforward, honest approach, Hilaryensuresher

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Whetherbuying or selling, Hilary is dedicatedtoachievingoutstanding

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ContactHilary todayfor aconfidential chat.

HILARYCALVERT

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pggwre.co.nz PGGWrightson Real Estate Limited,licensed under theREAA 2008.

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensedunder REAA 2008

71 High Street,RANGIORA

73 Carters Road,AMBERLEY

Phone: 03 313 0610

Email:rangiora@pggwre.co.nz

Helping growthe country

Formoregreat listings,visitwww.pggwre.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NorthCanterbury

Rodders Club

AGM

Monday 4thMay

7.30pm

Plough Hotel Rangiora

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May2026 Meeting Dates

5May Council Meeting (Presentations)

10:00am Council Chambers,Amberley

12 May Strategyand PolicyCommittee


13 May South Ward Community Board

7:00pm Council Chambers,Amberley

18 May HanmerSprings Community Board

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19 May Operations Committee


20 May RoadSafetyCommittee


20 May Amuri Community Committee

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21 May Cheviot Community Committee

6:00pm CheviotService Centre/Library

26 May Council Meeting

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May. VENUE: RSA

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meeting will commence

with business and

reports at 1.30pm.

Guest Speaker from

2.00pm – Anna

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Advocacy ResultsinAAInsurancelifting

Canterbury PauseinCover

Waimakariri Mayor, Dan Gordon, says advocacy with

AA Insurance has helped deliver reassurance for

Woodend homeowners, with the insurer confirming

it will lift its pause onnew cover.

“When AAtemporarily removed cover in February, this

caused confusion and distress for many residents,”

Mayor Gordon said.

“I quickly sought ameeting with AAtoget clarity, more

information, and formally asked the insurer to review

this decision and come back tous.”

Mayor Gordon brought together Selwyn’s mayor, both

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confusion, provided clear information and reassurance

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AA Insurance has recently confirmed that, following

areview ofits exposure and underwriting capacity, it

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across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region,

including areas such as Woodend.

Mayor Gordon said access to insurance was critical for

the wellbeing and confidence ofcommunities.

“Insurance availability underpins people’s ability to

build, buy and invest intheir homes and communities,”

he said.

“My focus has been making sure residents are heard

and that decisions affecting our communities are

properly explained and reviewed.”

WaimakaririStrongerCommunities Conference

18–19June

Calling all community service professionals and

volunteers! Don’t miss Waimakariri’s second annual

two-day conference designed tostrengthen and

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our community.

With aline-up of sought-after speakers, engaging

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Friday 8May •10am–12pm

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Wednesday 24June •10am–12pm

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Friday 15 May •10am–12pm

Friday 26 June •10am–12pm

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Areyou wantingtostart anew

eventinWaimakariri?

Areyou trying to grow an existing

eventinWaimakariri?

Applicants are now invited to apply

for upto$5,000 towards promotion

or coordination of events that clearly

demonstrateeconomicand/orcommunity

benefit tothe Waimakariri District.

Thenextfundinground will be open

1–30 June 2026.

Check out the criteria and apply online

at: enterprisenorthcanterbury.co.nz/

event-funding/waimakariri-event-fund

or email: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz

The Waimakariri Event Fund isWDC funding

is administered by ENC.

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Phone021 344 023

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FURNITURE

REPAIRS

Irepair and resurface

furniturespecially

antiques

Phone DavidBrady

03 312 0145

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

Starlink /TV/Security

• Starlink aerial mounting • Wi-Fiextensions

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• Alarminstallation

• Security camera installation

Mark Hubball 03 595 6647

www.tvsolutions.co.nz

Roller Doors

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27 Charles street Rangiora |Ph348 6669

TXT 0272008862

ACC treatment provider

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Decorators

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Wayne 021 731 817

waylyn2@scorch.co.nz

Landscaping

STEWART CONTRACTING

Landscaping -Fencing

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ENJOYABLESTRESSFREE LANDSCAPING

03 313 9375 •027 369 3974

www.stewartcontracting.co.nz

contact@stewartcontracting.co.nz

Air Conditioning

Spouting

Seamless Spouting

Supply and Install

of Seamless Gutters

10 year noleaks

guarantee

• Continuous spouting made on site,

largecolourrange available

• .55Gauge NZ Colorsteel Used

• Repair or replaceany type of gutter

• Undertakeall insurance work

• Independentlyowned andoperated

• Competitive pricing

Servicing North Canterbury Districts

Call Marvin 027 371 4179

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Matt Doocey

MP for Waimakariri


Fixing the basics.

Building theFuture.

National iscontinuing torestore law

and order, making New Zealand safer

and putting victims at the heart of our

justice system.

•Reduced violent crime with 49,000 fewer

victims than when we came into Government.

•Reduced ram raids by 85%.

•Reduced serious youth offending by 22%.

•Increased police patrols.

Getting our schools back to teaching

the basics brilliantly to set our kids up

for life.

•Mandated an hour each of reading, writing and

maths every single day.

•Banned cellphones inclassrooms and stopped

new open-plan classrooms, to end distractions

and improve learning quality.

•Inreading 58% of kids are now meeting

expectations up from 36%, and 43% are

exceeding expectations -more than double the

Term 1rate (in 2025).

•Under our new maths approach - students

made 12months progress injust 12weeks.

Lowering inflation and interest rates to

begin easing the cost ofliving.

•Stopped wasteful spending, which helped

reduce inflation from 7.3% to 3.1%.

•Asaresult, interest rates have fallen from 5.5%

to 2.25%, lowering mortgage repayments and

helping Kiwis with the cost of living.

Reducing taxes onKiwis toput

more money in people’s pockets.

•Byraising personal income brackets, the

average Kiwi family has had annual taxes cut by

$1,560.

•It’s also easier for families to afford childcare,

with additional FamilyBoost childcare rebates

worth up to $240 afortnight.

Growing the economy tocreate

more jobs and better opportunities

for Kiwis.

•Making it easier for businesses to expand and

hire people by removing more red tape.

•Delivering new trade deals to create new

business opportunities, especially for our

farmers and growers.

•Lifting savings and investment bydoubling

KiwiSaver over time so New Zealanders are

more financially secure.


Matt Doocey

MP for Waimakariri

Hon

Around the

Matt

Electorate

Doocey

MP for Waimakariri

Our Government is delivering for New Zealanders

and I’m working hard for you.

As always, I’m here tohelp!

Kaiapoi office

137 Williams Street •03327

kaiapoi@parliament.govt.nz

0514

Rangiora office

Level 1,Conway Building, 1888 High Street

waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz

03 310 7468

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The News 30 Apr2026

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