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Long educationcareer honoured

ROBYN BRISTOW

Bob Norrish is humbled at being made a

Member of the New Order of Merit

(MNZM) in the Kings Birthday honours for

his service to education.

The former Oxford Area School

principal’s service stretchesover 55 years,

with most of the later decade spent in

semiretirement, as an acting principalat

14 different schools.

His nomadic role took him to schools

such as Karamea, Murchison,

Collingwood, Lochiel and eventhe

Chatham Islands, specialisinginhelping

schools experiencingdifficult leadership

situations, particularly in more remote

areas of New Zealand, and often difficult

to staff.

Bob, who retired officially in 2015, was

principal at Oxford Area Schoolfor 17

years.

During that time he helped grow student

achievement and progress rates for NZQA

qualifications in numeracyand literacy.

He was also heavily involvedinthe

improvement of school infrastructure,

including the library, administrationblock

and school observatory.

He says he feels like abit of a“fraud’’ in

receiving the honour.

“There is hundreds of people who have

done more than Ihave ever done,’’ he says.

But he is also quite “chuffed’’, and says

his time in education has been a‘‘great

journey’’.

Charles Robert (Bob) Norrish had no

intention of returning to classrooms after

his retirement, but found after about nine

months he was missing his former life.

‘‘I missed the challenges and variety

and, most importantly, the people in a

school setting.’’

Afriend was looking for someone to fill

in as acting principal at Murchison Area

School and reached out to Bob.

After two terms there, other offers came

in and "I just continued where needed”.

He mentored incoming staff to ensure

the effective operation of the school, took

principal roles for distressed schools

under the appointment of astatutory

manager, and helped rapidly assess

situations and implement policies to bring

them back to stability.

So long ... Bob Norrish farewelling Lochiel School, and his 55 year career in education in July last year.

Bob worked alongside new principals to

develop leadership capability and

confidence, and provided advice on the

effective leadership of small and rural

schools.

Filling in as an acting principal might

seem astressful way to spend retirement,

but Bob Norrish says he has thoroughly

enjoyed himself.

"I have really enjoyed the experience of

going into 14 different schools, with 14

different lots of staff and communities.’’

About half the schools he had spent time

in had gone through an upset of some kind,

he said.

"It (the job) had its challenges but

schools can turn around and stabilise after

atime.’’

Sometimes his wife Cheryl went with

him,and at other times he commuted

home to Oxfordatthe weekends.

Most of the schools were rural.

‘‘I’m agreat fan of being in arural

school.

‘‘People in rural communities are

friendly and supportive of the school,’’ he

said.

‘‘The kids are good rural kids and a

delight to work with.’’

He enjoyed being part of the

communities and was surprised how hard

it was to leave.

He finally closed the door on his career

in education in July last year after anine

monthstint at Lochiel School in

Southland.

He ended up in Lochiel after Dr

GabrielleWall was appointed

PHOTO: SUMMER MCKERCHAR

commissioner there in March last year.

When principal Mary Miller resigned in

September, Dr Wall approached him

about filling the principals role.

It was abit lonely being separated from

his wife as Lochiel was too far away from

home for weekend visits.

However, he had enjoyed his time there.

‘‘It is afunny sort of relationship.

‘‘You become fully immersed in the

community and everything that goes with a

school in arural community.

‘‘Then after acouple of terms you walk

away and move on to another community.’’

Bob and Cheryl, have moved to

Rangiora from Oxford, where they were

immersed in many local organisations,

and are looking forward to “new

beginnings’’.

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Skin-therapy clinic honoured

SHELLEY TOPP

Pamper Pod, asmall skintherapy clinic

based in rural Mandeville, North

Canterbury, is achieving recognition

internationally and domestically for

overall excellence.

The company’s latest success cameat

the recent Nimue Skin Technology

International Therapist Awards in South

Africa where the clinic’s founder Caryn

Hardy won the Overall International Skin

Therapist Award.

The awards recognises case study

submissions from therapists working in 33

countries, which were whittled down to 50

semifinalists and then 18 finalists vying

for four awards.

‘‘This is my seventhNimue award

overall —including three international

awards (also Overall International Skin

Therapist Title and aCase Study Title in

2017) and four New Zealand awards —

recognising ongoing clinical excellence

and resultsbased skintherapy practice,"

Caryn says.

Pamper Pod has astrong focus on

measurable, longterm skin outcomes

through assessment, diagnostic

evaluation, and tailored treatment

planning.

‘‘My approach is centred on supporting

skin function rather than quick fixes, with

an emphasis on skin resilience, barrier

health, and sustainable improvement,"

Caryn says.

She has been askin therapist for more

than 30 years and enjoys working withall

skin typesand conditions.

But, she has aspecial interest in highly

reactive skin conditions and skin health

during the menopause transition, an area

where she says many women experience

significant and often unexpected skin

changes.

Caryn, who was born in South Africa, but

came to New Zealand to live in 1998, says

her latest success has felt surreal.

‘‘To have my passion for skin health

recognised is incredibly humbling,

because the reality is Iwouldn’t even be

able to enter these awards without the

trust my clients place in me and the

commitment they make to their skin

journeys," she says.

‘‘I think the key to my success is that I

genuinelylove what Ido. Ihave always

beenfascinatedbyskin, not just from a

beauty perspective, but from abiological

one too.

‘‘I love understanding the ‘why’ behind

whatishappening in the skin and how

things like stress, hormones, guthealth

and lifestyle can all show upatthe

surface."

She also enjoys helping women feel

more comfortable and confident in their

skin.

‘‘My philosophy has always centred

around strengthening the skin barrier,

respecting the microbiome and helping

the skin function optimally rather than

working against it," she says.

Big night ... Caryn Hardy, the founder of Pamper Pod,askin therapyclinic based in

Mandeville, in Waimakariri, at the recent Nimue Skin Technology International Therapist

Awards in South Africa, where she was awarded the Overall International Skin Therapist

Award.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘‘It is exciting to see more women

moving towards that longterm,restorative

approach to ageing and skin health."

Although Caryn enjoys treating all skin

concerns, during the past six years she has

developed aparticular interest in helping

women navigate the skin changes that

occur when estrogen begins to decline,

which she says can happen from as early

as the mid30’s.

‘‘I have experienced those shifts myself,

know what it feels like to suddenly look in

the mirror and feel as though your skin has

aged overnight, and Iunderstand how that

can affect confidence and selfesteem," she

says.

‘‘Skin concerns affectpeople far more

deeply than many realise, so seeing

someone walk taller, feel comfortable

without makeup, or simply feel happier in

their own skin again is incredibly

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‘‘Working with people to make things

happen’’,isNeville Atkinson’s proudest

achievement after five decades of

community service.

The former Waimakarirideputy

mayor has received aKing’s Service

Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours

for services to local government and the

community.

‘‘It’s very humbling. But the award’s

not really for me. It’s for friends and

family who sacrifice to allow you to do

these things,’’ Mr Atkinson said.

‘‘Nothing really stands out. It’s really

simple. My proudest achievement is

being able to work with peopletomake

things happen.

‘‘Noone achieves anything by doing it

themselves. It takes abig team of

people.’’

Mr Atkinson retired at the local

government elections in October after 24

years in local politics, including seven

terms as acouncillor and six yearsas

Waimakariri deputy mayor.

Even before he entered politics, Mr

Atkinson had given years of service to

his hometown of Kaiapoi.

He was afounding member of the

Waimakariri Lifeboat Association, now

Coastguard North Canterbury, wherehe

served as aboard member, crew

memberand aboating safety educator.

As Kaiapoi Promotions Association

president and then secretary he was

involved in organising the Santa parade,

the river carnival, water safety

education in schools and market days.

He became aJustice of the Peace in

2007.

He has also been involved in other

projects, like the restoration of the scow

Success, also know as the Alwin G,

which is similar to boats which plied

their trade on the Kaiapoi River in the

1920s and 1930s.

During his time on the council, he

served under four mayors Jim Gerard,

Ron Keating, David Ayers and Dan

Gordon.

But the most challenging time was in

the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011

Canterbury earthquakes, he said.

The council and the Kaiapoi

Community Board formed an

earthquake recovery committee which

met regularly for several years, on topof

council and board meetings.

‘‘I’m incredibly proud of the council

and the way they dealt with the

earthquake in this district. It was

amazing.’’

The community engagement into the

Kaiapoi regeneration plan for the

residential red zoned land, was

‘‘probably the best public input I’ve seen

on any plan anywhere’’, Mr Atkinson

said.

It was the support from his family

which allowed him to get through the

Honoured ... Former Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson received aKing’s

Service Medal in the King’s Birthday honours for services to local government and the

community.

PHOTO: FILE

pressures ofsupporting the earthquake

recovery

‘‘They have carried on without me and

then supported me when Icame home,

especially in the earthquake years.’’

After becoming acertified Resource

Management Act hearing commissioner,

he served onthe council’s hearings

panel for the Waimakariri District Plan,

which was adopted last year.

‘‘It’s been amassive exercise. For a

boy who didn’t finish the fourth form, it

was the hardest exam I’ve ever sat.’’

While he has retired from politics, Mr

Atkinson said he has plenty to keep him

busy.

He is continuing to serve as the chair

of the Waimakariri district licensing

committee and on the Kaiapoi RSA

executive.

One project he is passionate about is

extending the Passchendaele Memorial

Path cycle and walk way from Kaiapoi to

Rangiora, to go from cenotaph to

cenotaph.

‘‘The Kaiapoi end is easy, but

Rangiora is abit more problematic, but

it will happen over time with roading

changes.’’

He recently stepped down as atrustee

for Te Kōhaka oTūhaitara Coastal Park

to spend more time with his two

grandchildren.

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Camping ban imposed

DAVID HILL,


Whitebaiters will be banned from

camping at Kairaki Beach, near

Kaiapoi, after threatening

behaviour was reported to police

last year.

The Waimakariri District

Council voted to enforce ano

camping rule for the area in the

council’s Northern Pegasus Bay

Bylaw at acouncil meeting on

Tuesday, June 2, after offering an

exemptiontowhitebaiters last

season.

Mayor Dan Gordon encouraged

whitebaiters to make use of the

nearby camping ground.

‘‘It is unfortunate that we’ve got

this situation that rules are not

abided by and respected, but the

Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw has

come up anumber of times and I

think everyone should have the

opportunity to be able to go down

there.

‘‘There’s acamping ground right

next door, so pay your fee. It’s more

comfortable with ablutions and

you can get up early and go down to

the mouth if you want to.’’

But Mr Gordon said staff safety

was paramount.

Council senior biodiversity

ranger Mike Kwant said police had

indicated support for the ban,

while it was also recommended by

the Northern Pegasus Bay

Advisory Group.

He said there were about a

dozen campers camping near the

mouth last season. While most

were ‘‘quite reasonable’’, there

were several instances of

antisocial and threatening

behaviour reported to police, Mr

Lucrative activity ... Acamping ban will be enforced for whitebaiters at

Kairaki Beach, near Kaiapoi.

PHOTO: FILE

Kwant said.

‘‘We understand thereisan

opportunity to make money from

whitebait, so people can get abit

greedy and grumpy.

‘‘There are some good spots for

whitebaiting without these issues,

including at theAshleyRakahuri

Rivermouth.’’

Council biodiversity team leader

Dr Bex Dollery said the council

wascontinuing to negotiate with

TeNgāiTūāhuriri Rūnanga to

ensure customaryfishing rights

were respected.

Underthe bylaw, freedom and

overnightcamping onthe beach

and sand dunes is not permitted.

The Waimakariri District

Council has responsibility for

monitoring the sitealongside

Environment Canterbury rangers,

while the Department of

Conservation is responsible for the

enforcement of fishing gear and

catch limits.

The three agencies regularly

meet with police and Te Ngāi

Tūāhuriri Rūnanga to discuss the

management of northern Pegasus

Bay, including Kairaki Beach, Mr

Kwant said. The whitebait season

runs from September 1toOctober

30.



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Waimakariri

rates under 5%

DAVID HILL,


ANorth Canterbury council is

sticking to its guns in keeping

its rate rise under five

percent, despite rising costs

and political uncertainty.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan

Gordon has hailed the efforts

of staff in keeping the

council’s average rate rise at

4.99%, including water

services, in the face of rising

fuel costs and Government

reform.

‘‘In the present

environment and with the cost

pressures, our staff have done

an extraordinary job and we

have looked at our programme

"If you look at the context of

everything we are dealing

with, to land at that figure and

to maintain our level of

service is abig achievement.’’

The revised average rate

rise is aslight increase on the

4.91% signalled in the draft

annual plan adopted in

February.

But it is in line with the

council’s promise in the

2024/34 Long Term Plan to

keep this year’s rate rise

under 5%, Mr Gordon said.

Councils are operating in an

uncertain political

environment with Resource

Management Act reform, the

proposed abolition of elected

regional councils, rates

capping and ageneral

Workingfor Rural

Communities

election looming in

November.

While other councils are

producing annual plans

without water services, the

Waimakariri council has

established its own inhouse

business unit.

Without water services, the

average rate rise is 2.9%, Mr

Gordon said.

Therevised budget includes

agrant of up to $90,000 to the

Kaiapoi Rugby Club towards

the upgrade of its car park.

‘‘The rugby club has already

raised $60,000 and we decided

to support them on the basis

the car park is wellused by

the public and it is used as a

Civil Defence welfare post,’’

Mr Gordon said.

Councils are also beginning

work on next year’s 2027/37

Long Term Plan, in the face of

uncertainty over their futures.

TheGovernment recently

announced councils had three

months to come up with

proposals to reorganise local

government, with afocus on

creating larger unitary

councils. The new

arrangements would take

effect from the 2028 local

government elections under

the proposal.

The council will meet again

on June 16 to adopt the final

2026/27 annual plan.

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New surf experiencefor HS

ROBYN BRISTOW

Surfing enthusiasts will be abletocatch

awave at Hanmer Springs later this

year.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and

Spa is adding anew surfing experience

to its complex, which is scheduled to

open in late October 2026.

The YourWave surf experience

represents a$4million investment in

the region and will be delivered within

the existing footprint of Hanmer Springs

Thermal Pools and Spa (HSTPS).

The development is also within

existing capital budgets, supported by

an additional $1 million from Hurunui

District Council, approved in November

2025.

HSTPS general manager Sarah Wiblin

says the installation comes at atime

when New Zealand’s tourism sector is

recovering strongly, with both domestic

and international visitors continuing to

seek out new, experienceled travel,

despite some global and cost pressures.

She said continuing to invest in

Hanmer Springs’ offerings is essential,

both for longterm business

sustainability and for the wider region.

“This is about bringing in new revenue

streams and keeping Hanmer Springs

competitive,” says Wiblin.

“While it’s located entirely within our

existing site, this will be astandalone

experience that people will be able to

book separately.”

YourWave will use adjustable wave

technology designed and built in New

Zealand.

Suitable for beginners through to

confident riders, the experienceis

centred on onehour group sessions,

with riders taking turns and progressing

at their own pace.

Alocals’ surf club is planned to give

the community regular weekly access,

Catching awave ... Surfers will be able to find their feet at anew attraction in Hanmer

Springs later this year.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

and the attraction will also be available

for corporate groups, special occasions,

and private bookings.

YourWavewill use the same

geothermalenergy that powers the rest

of the complex.

Wiblin said the new offer strengthens

Hanmer Springs’ yearround appeal.

“Surfing in 28degree water,

surrounded by mountains, will be

something you can enjoy at any time of

year.Itadds another reason for people

to visit, whether it’s the middle of

summer or the chills of winter.

It’s expected to help grow visitor

numbers,extend stays, and support

local businesses across the region.

“We’re adding another experience

that gives people one more reason to

spend afantastic weekend in our

village,” says Wiblin.

The experience will sit alongside the

area’s adventure activities, including

local walks, Hanmer Jet Boating,and

the St James Cycle Trail —aswell as a

calendar of events like the Alpine

Winter Festival coming up in July.

Construction on YourWave has

started. The public are invited to follow

its progress on the YourWave Hanmer

Springs Instagram,

@yourwavehanmersprings.

YourWave forms part of awider

programme of upgrades across the

facility,with additional enhancements

expected later this year.

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6 The North Canterbury News, June 4, 2026

Around the electorate with

Wilding pine funding

increase abig win

Budget 2026 has delivered abig winfor

the Kaikōura electorate which includes

North Canterbury &Hurunui,Kaikōura

and Marlborough, with asubstantial

increaseinfundingofwilding pine

control in Molesworth Station and

Marlborough.

Having spent years advocating for

increased government investment to

tackle this scourge on our landscape, it

is fantastic to see an additional$79

million being committed to the National

Wilding Conifer Programme over the

next three years, taking the total

commitment to $109 million.

It is also very good news that the

Branch and Leatham Valleys and their

58,000hectare impenetrable seed

source are now included in the

programme.

Last year, Itook the Minister for

Conservation, Tama Potakatoview this

infestation as well as to Molesworth

Station to viewthe scale of the problem

firsthand and understand that without

significant resource and intervention,

our high country and iconic landscapes

were at risk of being lost forever.

Compounded by fire risk, reduced

biodiversity, reduced water availability

in regions already prone to drought, and

an over reliance on farmers and

volunteers to tackle this national issue,

Iargued that the time for action couldnt

come soon enough.

More than two million hectares of

New Zealand are affected by wilding

infestations, much of this in the

Kaikōura electorate and with seeds

blowing up to 40kms away, the march of

the wilding pines has become an urgent

race against time.

Ramping up control work to get ahead

of the spread had to happen and the

$109 million is asmart investment in

rural productivity, backing those on the

ground already working hard to contain

the spread.

As Isaid in the House, this investment

will be phenomenal for Molesworth

Station,Marlborough and other parts of

New Zealandwith specialist crews

tackling large trees and thick

infestations and it will contribute to the

longterm resilience of rural

communities.

But itdoesnt end there.

Alongside the extra funding, MPI will

begin developing aNational Pest

Management Plan for longterm wilding

pine control.

This supports our plan to fix the

basics and build the future by

protecting iconic landscapes, reducing

fire risk, managing pests and

conserving water.

In doing so, we are protecting the

environmentand supporting farmers

and rural communities to focus on what

they do best.

Budget 2026 also outlines our plan to

get back to surplus in 2028/29, ayear

earlier than forecast.

It is asensible budget for the times we

are in and outlines how the New

Zealandeconomy will continue to grow

up to 2.7 per cent through international

trade deals, increasing exports,

disciplined spending, reduced and

reprioritised public sector spending

whilst continuing to build the

infrastructure we need.

Whether its tackling wilding pines or

economicgrowth, our Government is

delivering forthe long term benefit of

New Zealand.

Promoting regional

interests amid reform

of local government

By DAVID HILL,


Promoting regional interests is a

priorityfor Canterbury’s regional

council, even as it faces itsdemise, Dr

Deon Swiggs says.

The Environment Canterbury (ECan)

chairperson said the work of the council

needed to continue, even if the

organisation’s future was uncertain.

‘‘For us it’s interesting.

‘‘I’m not sure Canterburywill be ready

to put in aHead Start proposal and if

not, you will still have our organisation.’’

The Government recently announced

the Head Start programme, with

councils given three months to present

proposals to reorganise local

government in the region.

Aunitary council, or councils, is likely

to replace ECan.

The new arrangements would take

effect from the 2028 local government

elections, if councils meet the Head

Start pathway deadline.

The alternative could see boards of

mayors replacing elected regional

councillorsfrom 2028, based on a

proposal announced in November.

While ECan is unable to submit a

Head Start proposal, Dr Swiggs said the

regional council is advising local

councils to ensure regional priorities

are considered in the negotiations.

‘‘We need to set up the region so that

when the transition happens everything

is in place,’’ Dr Swiggs said.

‘‘From aregional council perspective,

some of our work is absolutely essential

for saving lives, like flood protection.’’

At the sametime the regional sector is

lobbying the Government to set up a

framework to cofund resilience work

including flood and environment

protections.

‘‘It will change the ball game on both

funding and delivery because up until

now it’s been quite ad hoc, and we want

it to be amore coordinatedapproach,’’

Dr Swiggs said.

‘‘The research has shown that in a

unitary, economic goals can be put

ahead of resilience, but if we can set it

up now we can have the funding in place

to do that work before doingthe

development.’’

Regional councils have been lobbying

Government for several years for shared

funding for flood resilience work.

ECan committed to investing$25m a

year over 10 years in its 2024/34 Long

Term Plan in flood protection

throughout the region.

Regionswill need to develop regional

spatial plans to incorporate district

plans as part of the Resource

Management Act reform.

With new developments for housing

poppingall over the region,flood

resilience needed to be factored in as it

could save money in afutureevent, he

said.

‘‘There are always pros and there are

risks,but we need to highlight those

risks so that, when unitaries are formed,

they aren’t just overlooked,’’ Dr Swiggs

said.

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Community invited to explore pump track at Oxford

TheOxford community is being invitedto

help shape apotential future project to

enable atarsealed, allweather pump

track in Oxford.

Aworkshop is beingheld on

Wednesday, June 17, hosted by Bike

Oxford which has proposedthe

development of apermanent, tarsealed

pump track in the town.

Support was given for the project last

year and the community is now being

asked to identify apreferred location.

The interactive workshop, which will

run from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Oxford

Town Hall, will explore how residents

and visitors might use anew pump track,

and ensure itslocation is functional, safe,

and meetscommunity needs.

The session will also help to connect

with people who may wish to contribute

skills, experience, or community

networks to help advance the proposed

project.

Katie Hallam from Bike Oxford says

the track represents an exciting

investment in Oxford’s future, giving kdis

and youth asafe, all weather space to

build skills,stay active and connect with

friends.

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Food security in focus

byNth Canty councils

DAVID HILL, LOCAL

DEMOCRACY REPORTER

North Canterbury’s councils

have food security in their

sights, as fuel prices

continue to rise.

It follows calls from the

region’s food banks and food

security advocates for more

support in the face of record

demand.

Food Secure North

Canterbury, which was

formed as acommunity

response to Covid19

lockdown in 2019, has made

presentations to the

Waimakariri and Hurunui

district councils in recent

months.

AWaimakariri District

Council spokesperson said

staff were considering what

support the council could

offer.

‘‘We are considering how

we can best support local

food resilience and food

security initiatives, while

balancing priorities and

funding for new

programmes.

‘‘Council recognises that

food resilience and

community wellbeing are

important issues, and that

strong partnerships

between central

government, local

government, community

organisations and other

agencies have arole to play

nationally and locally in

addressing these

challenges.’’

Speaking to the Hurunui

District Council last month,

Food Secure spokesperson

Angela Clifford said oneinthree

New Zealand

households had

experienced food insecurity

in the past year.

‘‘Our community is

changing and growing, so

how does that effect us as we

move forward.

‘‘Food security is about

critical infrastructure,

alongside public housing,

and it takes infrastructure

thinking, such as how we

move our food around.’’

Social infrastructure such

as community gardens, food

forests and food networks

also arole in food security,

she said.

Ms Clifford called on the

council to establish a

working party to develop a

food security strategy,

possibly in collaboration

with the Waimakaririand

Kaikōura district councils.

There have been calls for

anational food strategy,

with the Vote for Kai

campaign aiming to make it

an issue forthe general

election, she said.

Food SecureNorth

Canterburyisa

collaboration between food

rescue charity Satisfy Food

Rescue and local food

banks, with support from

the Waimakariri and

Hurunui councils.

Satisfy collects food from

supermarkets, businesses

and gardens across the

region, and redistributes it

to nearly 60 community

partners in Christchurch

and the Waimakariri,

Hurunui and Kaikōura

districts.

To meet the growing

demand, Satisfy moved to a

larger site in Rangiora in

December.

But it relied on funding

from the Ministry of Social

Development’s (MSD) Food

Secure Communities Fund,

which was expected to run

out on June 30.

MSD has been contacted

for comment.

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Filipino feast ... Volunteers Kris Morales (left), Rebecca Fleming, Jorge

Christopher and Janine Youle help prepare dishes forthe World onaPlate: a

taste of thePhilippines.

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Tasting Filipino cuisine

JOHN COSGROVE

The World on aPlate: ataste of the

Philippines dining experience was

hosted by volunteers from Global

Locals of Waimakariri (GLOW), the

Waimakariri District Council, and

supported by Satisfy Food Rescue.

Held at the Kaiapoi Baptist

Church on last Friday night, 50

diners sat down to athreecourse

Filipino feast prepared by local

Filipino chef Rebecca Fleming, with

the help of asmall army of

volunteers.

“Ittook two weeks of planning, and

then we cooked all day on Friday to

prepare this small version of a

Filipino feast,” says Rebecca.

“Itwas all to give people in the

Waimakariri achance to sample

some of the many wonderful dishes

from our home country.”

The entree served on the night was

Lumpiang Gulay (vegetarian spring

rolls with asweet and sour sauce).

There were two main courses —

Chicken Salpicao or Mushroom

Salpicao (stirfried in agarlic umami

sauce served on Jasmine Rice with

atchara). The dessert was aFilipino

favourite of Ube and Coconut Panna

Cotta (Purple Yam and coconut

creme pudding with Latik praline).

The idea for ‘The World on aPlate’

came from one of the membersof

GLOW as achange from the group’s

very popular cooking classes,which

they have held in recent years.

The next event on the GLOW

calendar is aCelebration of Cultures

potluck dinner to be held on

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Making abig difference ... Keep Rangiora Beautiful members, Beverley McGowan, centre,

with her sister Adrienne McGowan, left, and Bev Alexander during their weekly work in 2021

tidying up the Rangiora St John’s Anglican Cemetery.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

Beverley McGowan’s

rich life celebrated

SHELLEY TOPP

On atable lined with photograph albums

depicting the life of Beverley McGowan, a

small piece of paper stood out

On it were the words: ‘‘Life is not a

journey to the grave with the intention of

arriving safely in apretty and wellpreserved

body, but rather to skid in

broadside thoroughly used up, totally worn

out and loudly proclaiming …wow whata

ride."

That is how Beverley lived her life, at

full throttle,making the most of every

minute she was given.

Born in Rangiora Hospital on April 26,

1954, Beverley was the second of four

daughters to Joyce and Peter McGowan of

Sefton.

After finishing her school years at Sefton

Primary and Rangiora High, she worked as

acashier and receptionist at Koller and

Hassall Chartered Accountants, in

Rangiora, but later moved to Nelson where

she began training as anurse. It was a

career that eventually took her to England

where she did specialist training at the

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in

London and it was there, in such close

proximity to so many other countries,

where her lifelong passion for travel

began. Beverley visited at least 67

countries that her family and friendsknow

of, with two of her sisters Gail and

Adrienne, both of Rangiora, often joining

her.

Beverley's love of ‘‘the greatoutdoors"

and tramping inspired multiple

adventures including climbing Mount

Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, in

Tanzania.

Ten years working in Canada, beginning

in 2000 on anurses’ recruitment

programme, also gave Beverley many

outdoor adventures including aclose

encounterwith abear grazing on the side

of the road, during asolo cycling tour along

the famous Rocky Mountains trails.

Beverley’s interest in the environment also

took her to two noted Eco Tourism

hotspots, Antarctica, and the Galapagos

Islandsinthe eastern Pacific.

Back home in Rangiora, she undertook a

mountain of communityand

environmental volunteer work over the

years becoming amember of the Rangiora

Tramping Club, AshleyRakahuri

RivercareGroup and Keep Rangiora

Beautiful.She also organised and went on

predator trapping trips in the Hawdon

Valley in association with the Department

of Conservation, organised and assisted

with the removal of wilding pines in the

Castle Hill area, participated in bird

counts along the AshleyRakahuri River,

ran apredator trapline there, assisted with

the river clean ups, did gardening and

knitting for others while still finding time

to enjoy Scottish Country Dancing and

house sitting for others while they went on

holiday.

In Februarythis year Beverley’s

volunteer work was honoured when

WaimakaririMayor Dan Gordon

presented her with aWaimakariri District

Council Community Service Award, in

recognition of her ‘‘extraordinaryservice

to the community, particularly through her

involvement with the RangioraTramping

Club and her handson environmental

work across the district". Beverley’s family

and friendsmet at Rossburn Receptions in

Rangiora on Friday April 24, to celebrate

her life cut short by canceronApril 1.

Scale achallenge

DAVID HILL,


The head of North Canterbury’s new

water entity says the door is open to new

council partners.

Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Ltd

chairperson Karl Smith saysthe new

council controlled water services

organisation (CCO) will face some

challenges due to alack of scale.

‘‘We would welcome another council

partnering with us which would give us

more scale as we look at the challenges

ahead of us,’’ Mr Smith said.

The new entity, which brings together

drinking water, stormwater, sewage and

rural stockwater from the Kaikōura and

Hurunui district councils, has alarge

proportion of rural customers among its

15,000 connections.

Mr Smith acknowledged there will be

challenges in meeting the needs of rural

customers, with infrastructure needing

to be renewed.

‘‘We are not going to be ignoring the

rural community. We will be listening.

‘‘There is areal need forlong term

infrastructure investment and

regulations are increasing.

‘‘This is not unique to Hurunui or

Kaikōura. It’s anational issue.’’

The new CCO needs to prepare its

10year infrastructure plan by July 1

next year.

Based on the two councils’ 2024/34

Long Term Plans, Mr Smith said

investment of around $145m was needed

over the next decade.

But it could be more, as gaps are found

in council long term planning.

‘‘The infrastructure catch up cannot

be avoided. Those decisions need to be

disciplined and we will very transparent

about the tradeoffs,’’ he said.

‘‘And we will need to make decisions

about how much we afford this year.’’

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New chief executive Benjamin Day

said he wanted to develop a‘‘grassroots’’

10year infrastructure plan.

‘‘There will be some topdown

requirements from Government and the

regulators, but we understand what we

have inherited from the councils and

staff.

‘‘We want to allow our customers to be

able to make some choices about their

levels of service, which are compliant.’’

He was the Kaikōura council’s service

delivery manager before taking his new

role, and was responsible for three

waters, roading,parks, solid waste and

community facilities.

Mr Day said he will work between

Amberley and Kaikōura, as he merges

together two different structures.

While the Kaikōura council has

outsourced its three waters work, the

Hurunui council’s water team is

recognised for its ‘‘significant

capability’’, Mr Smith said.

The new entity was also set to inherit

$91m worth of debt, mostly from the

Hurunui District Council.

Mr Smith said the new CCO and the

two councilswere entering into some

‘‘robust discussions’’ with Local

Government Funding Agency around the

terms of the debt transfer.



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French connection ... Sheryl Johnson, left, with her friend and fellow francophile Daphne

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PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

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tosold out sessions in Rga

SHELLEY TOPP

The 20th French Film Festival Aotearoa

opened with sold out or near soldout

sessions for all four films screened on its

first day at Rangiora Town Hall

Cinemas.

The festival, which is being shown in

24 towns and cities nationwide, opened

at Rangiora Town Hall Cinemas last

Saturday featuring The Son Of, The

Party’s Over, Jean Valjean and Colours of

Time.

Rangiora Town Hall Cinemas

managing director Jeremy Stewartwas

pleased with the opening day's

attendance.

‘‘The French Film Festival has

become ahighlight of our annual

programme, and opening night showed

just how much local audiences

appreciate quality international

cinema,’’ he says.

Francophiles Sheryl Johnsonand

Daphne Durning who have been friends

for years were keen to attend Colours of

Time, last Saturday evening. Both

women love everything French, and

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Sheryl, who lives in Clarkville, is the

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Loss transformed

SHELLEY TOPP

The distressing remains of asenseless,

violent act have been transformed into a

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Christchurch had been stolen andthrown

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ANZAC DAY

SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2026

A symbol ofremembrance

and sacrifice

ByFiona Robinson

What is one of themost recognisablesymbols of

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poppy. Worn each April in New ZealandandAustralia,

and at sites around the world commemorating

ANZACDay,ithonours thesoldiers whoservedand

those wholost their lives inwar.

After the fighting acro s Europe during WWI, bright

redpoppieswereamong the first flowers to grow in

the mud and soilofthe ba tlefields. Theseflowers

became a powerful symbol of remembrance after

thefamouspoembyCanadian Lieutenant Colonel

JohnMcCrae, “In Flanders Fields,” whichdescribed

poppies growingamong the graves offa len soldiers.

The red poppy,orFlanders poppy,alsocameto

represent thesacrifice ofsoldiersincampaigns such

as theGa lipoli Campaign.Theredpoppy became

asymbol of thebravery andsacrifice of those who

served during theGa lipoli campaignof1915 and is

central to theANZACstory.

While the first official Poppy Day in New Zealand was

plannedfor ArmisticeDay in 1921, duetoadelay in

the shipment of silk poppiesfrom France, itwas held

on 24 April 1922, theday beforeAnzac Day.

For many years, redplastic andpaper poppies

weremade in Christchurch by members ofthe

ChristchurchRoyal New ZealandReturned and

Services’ A sociation (RNZRSA) andwereworn

throughout New Zealand. However, as of this year,

the RNZRSAwil se lanewsustainablepoppy made

frombiodegradable paper,manufactured by the

Royal BritishLegioninKent, England,atthis year’s

Poppy Day Appeal.

Today,poppiesaresold each year inthe lead-up

to Anzac Day during theannual Poppy Appeal

organised by the RNZRSA. Volunteers standin

towns and shopping areas, se lingthe sma lred

poppies that people wear as avisible sign ofrespect.

Themoney raised helps supportveteransand their

families, including today’s soldiers, a sisting with

welfare, housing, health services,and community

programmes. In communitiesacro s thecountry,

including those throughout Selwyn, buying

and wearing a poppy has become asimplebut

meaningfulway for peopletoshow their gratitude.

The redpoppy isasma lsymbol,butitis a powerful

reminder of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance,

andremainspart of New Zealand’s history.

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Burnham: 6.00amDawnParade, ArmyCampgates

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Darfield: 8.45am District War Memorial

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Servicefo lowed byawreath-laying ceremony.

Kowai: Service fo lows on fromthe conclusionofSpringfield’s

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vehicles ranging in age from very old

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Paul Ke ly Motor Company is once

The Twin Rivers event, organised

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DAVIDHILL,


Rangiora and Kaiapoi commuters are set

to get aboost, with Environment

Canterbury (ECan) increasing its bus

services.

The Canterbury Regional Council has

decided to increase the number 1bus

service between Rangiora to Cashmere,

and 5—Rolleston to New Brighton.

The decision comes as the council is

experiencing a10percent increase in

public transport usage, as rising fuel

costs continuetobite, chairperson Dr

Deon Swiggs said.

‘‘Wehave seen the growth and we gave

to get on anddoitand show the

Government we are serious.’’

It willbefunded from public transport

reserves, while the council continues

lobbying Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Agency to boost its funding.

ECan has previously presented a

business case to NZTA to help increase

the services on its five core routes.

NZTA has committed extra funding for

the Orbiter, and numbers 3(Airport to

Sumner)and 7(Queenspark to Halswell)

bus routes.

Providing extra buses will improve

frequency, help to reduce congestion and

give commuters an option to reduce their

fuel costs, DrSwiggs said.

‘‘If we can take some of that pressure

off it just helps everybody’s journey

times and saves productivity.’’

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said

the decision is good news for local

residents.

‘‘The service is well utilised by our

residents and as our district continues to

grows, we welcome any improvements to

public transport provision.

‘‘I would strongly welcome

confirmation from NZ Transport Agency

for cofunding for this.’’

Rail has been talked about as an option

for commuters from Rangiora and

Rolleston, and Dr Swiggs said he has

been encouraged by the new events train

service offered by Mainland Rail.

‘‘There’s definitely public interest in

rail but we need to work through our

business case.

‘‘I went on the train from Rolleston for

the first (Crusaders) game at the new (Te

Kaha) stadium and it was excellent.

‘‘But it’s notjust the service, we need

the infrastructure.’’

While the train takes about 17 minutes

from Rolleston, it takes longer from

Rangiora and will need infrastructure

investment from local councils, NZTA

and Kiwi Rail.

Any decisions would need to come

from the Canterbury Regional Transport

Committee, which represents the

Public transport ... Environment

Canterbury chairperson Dr Deon Swiggs

(left), Cr Joe Davies andpublic transport

directorGiles Southwell stand in front ofa

new electric double decker bus. The

regional council is planning to boost its

Rangiora and Rolleston bus services.

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ECan settles on 2.4% rate rise

DAVID HILL,


Canterbury ratepayers are set for some

relief, with the regional council

announcing its average rates increase

will be 2.4 percent.

Councillorsagreed to changes last

week to reduce the proposed average

rate rise from2.9% to 2.4% as part of its

annual plan deliberations.

Speaking to Local Democracy

Reporting, Environment Canterbury

chairperson Dr Deon Swiggs said the

council had taken ‘‘a balanced and

pragmatic approach’’.

‘‘Many people are doing it tough with

fuel prices and the cost of living, so this

will help to ease the burden.

‘‘Councillors looked carefully at

where we could reduce costs, while still

making sure we continue investing in

the things that matter most to our

communities.’’

The council is facing pressure from

fuel price rises, with the cost of diesel

impacting on public transport services.

But is making use of public transport

reserves to boost services for Rangiora,

Rolleston and Aranui.

The Government’s decision to slash

Total Mobility subsidies from 75% to

65% has also led to a$1.2m saving for

ratepayers.

Flood protection remains in the

council sights, with an extra $2m to be

invested in the Waimakariri River

network.

Aoneoff $100,000 increase has also

been made to the council’s contestable

funds to support more ontheground

biodiversity projects.

The council received feedback on the

annual plan from 119 individuals and

organisations.

Dr Swiggs said feedback considered

environmental outcomes, flood

resilience, public transport,

affordability and ‘‘value for money’’.

Feedback from district councils and

NgāiTahu highlighted the importance

of collaboration and aTiritibased

approach.

The council will meet again on June 24

to adopt the final 2026/27 annual plan.

Work is under way to prepare the

2027/37 Long Term Plan, even though

the council may not be around to deliver

it.

The Government has given councils

three months to present proposals to

reorganise local government in the

region, with aunitary council(s) likely to

replace ECan.

‘‘From aregional council perspective,

some of our work is absolutely essential

for saving lives, such as flood

protection,’’ Dr Swiggs said.

‘‘We need to do it well, so when the

transition happens everything is in

place.’’



Kaikōura proposes3.8% rate rise

DAVID HILL,


ANorth Canterbury council is looking to

tap into reserves to ease the burden of

rising fuel prices as its roading budget

risks ablowout.

The Kaikōura District Council

adopted its draft annual plan on

Wednesday, May 27, proposing an

average rate rise of 3.8 percent,

excluding water services.

But the council’s roading budget could

balloon by as much as 57% due to rising

fuel prices, based on staffanalysis.

Diesel, which is used in plant,

transport and materials production, and

bitumen, used in sealing works, are the

key driversofcost increases, council

finance manager Cherie Kaa said.

She recommended making aprovision

of around $115,000 (or around 5% of the

roading budget) from the roading

reserve to manage any volatility.

Other options included deferring

projects and utilising debt, she said.

Council corporate services senior

manager Peter Kearney said the draft

annual plan took ‘‘a prude and

pragmatic position’’.

‘‘I think it’s agood place to have

landed. Ultimately one always wants to

have rate rises as low as possible, but we

are in atime of uncertainty.’’

Mr Kearney said no reductions in

service have been proposed, but it may

change as the council considers

Government reform.

‘‘That’s going to be an ongoing

challenge for us as we work throughthe

‘Head Start’ and rates capping

proposals.’’

The Government announced the

‘‘Head Start’’ pathway earlier this

month, where councils have three

months to present proposals on regional

reorganisation.

Aside from rising fuel costs, the only

major change from what was signalled

in the 2024/34 Long Term Plan is the

exclusion of water services.

The Kaikōura and Hurunui councils

have formed Kaikōura Hurunui Water

Services Ltd to manage water

infrastructure, in line with the

Government’s Local Water Done Well

legislation.

Staff estimated water charges would

increase by around 1015% compared to

last year, with the council collecting the

revenue and passing it on to the new

water entity.

The council is planning capital

expenditure this year of around $12.9

million.

The budget includes $10.8m from

KāingaOra’s Infrastructure

Acceleration Fund for atransport and

flood protection infrastructure project,

which has been carried forward from

the 2025/26 annual plan.

The project is to support housing

growth in the district. Council debt is

forecast to end the year at $10.3m, well

under the council’s $15m limit.

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LocalDemocracy Reporter

It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to

make it quicker and easier to build

major projects when it pa sed into law

last December.

But none of thefive North Canterbury

projects included in the Government’s

Fasttrack A provals Act have

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’

projects in the fasttrack proce s.

They were among 149 projects listed

in the legislation.

In astatement released last w ek,

Infrastructure Minister ChrisBishop

and Regional Development Minister

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149

projects had lodged substantive

a plications with the Environmental

Protection Authority (EPA), since the

a provals regime was established in

February.

Of those, none have b en a proved so

far, with the first eight expected to be

signed o f by the end of the year.

Proposed housing developments at

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora

were listed in the legislation, along with

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral

water storage facility and fish scr en.

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed

none of the five North Canterbury

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack

a plications.

Developers of alisted projectcan

a ply to the EPA where an ‘expert

panel’ wi l a se s the projectand

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’.

Panel convenors determine theextent

of the consultation, meaning the is no

guarant e local communities wi l have a

say.

There is no timeframe for alisted

projec to lodge an a plication, the

spokesperson said.

When the project list was a nounced

in October last year, Mr Bishoppointed

the finger at councils forcreating the

housing crisis.

‘Speaking in general terms, councils

have contributed to our housing crisis

by being overly picky about where

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

The W odend and west Rangiora

developments have since b en included

in the new WaimakaririDistrict Plan

adopted last month, meaning they may

not n ed to be fasttracked.

Amuri I rigation Company

chairperson David Croft said the

company anticipated aresource consent

would be granted by Environment

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few

months, after it was lodged in 2023.

‘It l oks like the normal consenting

proce s wi l be faster. In somewaysit

would be the ideal situation because

everybody has had the chance tohave

their say in asystem they are familiar

with. ’

A$20m loan from the Government’s

Regional Infrastructure Fundwas

a nounced earlier this monthfor 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

Court a peal.

AnEnvironment Court spokesperson

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 under thenew District Plan,

the siteofthe 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.

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Foundation MyMarathon fundraiser on

Sunday.

“Most people taking part in the

MyMarathon aim to run or walk a

marathon (42 km) around their

neighbourhood during May. Iplanned

this year to do 84km, but it felt so good,

and Istill had afew days to go, so Ikept

going and reached 100km on the lastday

of the month.”

To achieve this, Evan (55) pushed his

wheelchairthrough the streets of

Arlington for three kilometres each day

when he could.

“It’s been along while since Iwas fit

enough to do what would have been very

easy back when Iraced in the

Paralympics in Barcelona in 1992, but I

feel alot fitter now, and it's been avery

enjoyable process pushing myself to

reach the 100km mark.”

Evan (Paralympian #76) has suffered

from Spina bifida all his life. He is well

knowninNew Zealand Paralympic

sport for his passion for wheelchair

racing.

He made his Paralympic debut at

Barcelona 1992, where he broke the

world record in the 400m along with four

others in the semifinals.

Sadly, further complications from

later surgery stopped Evan from

continuing to compete at an

international level.

For Evan, taking part in the

nationwideHeart Foundation

MyMarathon fundraiser was very

personal.

“My grandfather, Robert Hunt, died in

1988 of aheart attack. He was 68 years

old, and he had suffered from angina

Pushing ahead ... Rangiora Paralympian Evan Clulee continues to push ahead as he raises

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The Life Education Trust, which

provides health and wellbeing

education for school children, is asking

kiwis to ‘‘Wear yellow for Harold’’, this

month.

Harold is the trust’s popular giraffe

mascot and every year, on the Friday

closest to World Giraffe Day (on June 21),

the trust holds its national fundraiser,‘‘Wear

Yellow For Harold

Day,’’with schools, businesses and

individuals getting together to raise

money for the charity while wearing

yellow clothes or giraffethemed

costumes.

This year the fundraiser is being held

on Friday June 19 and is focusing on

“respect and kindness, two values that

help build strong relationships,

confident young people, and connected

communities", as its theme.

In North Canterbury specialist health

teacher Kirsty Bond and Harold support

6000 school children throughout the

region during their school visits in one of

the trust’s stateoftheart mobile

classrooms.

Kirsty, who has been teaching for 30

years, including two years at Ohoka

School during the 1990s, was back in

Ohoka last week with Harold providing

two lessons in the mobile bus for every

class at the school.

She said Harold the Giraffe was

chosen as the trust’s mascot ‘‘because

giraffes stand tall and proud and that is

what we want for our young people’’.

The Life Education Trust was

established in 1988 by Christchurch’s

Trevor Grice, with the aim of

empowering children to make positive

decisions for ahealthy mind and body

and improving their self esteem. The

focus for2026 is: ‘‘Support and respect

each other.’’

Popular visitors ... Kirsty Bond, an

educatorfor the Life Education Trust, with

the trust’s mascot, Harold the Giraffe on

board the trust’s mobile classroom at Ohoka

School, on Thursday last week.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

In Waimakariri, Harold the Giraffe

will be aspecial guest at Fernside

School, near Rangiora, on Wednesday

June 17, for its ‘‘Wear Yellow For Harold

Day’’ fundraiser.

The school is holding the event two

days early because the official date

clashes with another one.

To register for ‘‘Wear Yellow For

Harold Day’’ go to

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Targeting winter

DAVID HILL,


Kaikōura’s mayor is hoping people will

rediscover the town as awinter

destination.

Fuel price hikes are beginning to bite,

but Craig Mackle sayswinter is the best

time for stargazing and to see the

wildlife, including whales passing

Kaikōura’s coast.

‘‘I’m hoping this will be the year where

we start to be seen as awinter

destination,’’ he said.

Kaikōura has traditionally been seen

as asummer destination, but in recent

years there have been efforts to grow the

winter attractions.

Astrotourism has been growing in the

district, 20 months on from gaining

international dark sky sanctuary status

from Dark Sky International in

September 2024.

Mr Mackle said the town was

noticeably quiet, following Easter and

the April school holidays.

‘‘It has gone pretty quiet which was

expected, and with everything going on

globally, it’s got us abit edgy.’’

Kaikoura Visitor Centre manager

Vicki Harris said there had been

noticeably fewer people passing

through.

‘‘We are still making bookings,

however these have certainly reduced

compared with the busier months.

‘‘Most tour operators have now moved

into their winter schedules, with many

reducing the number of tours they

operate each day while still remaining

open.

‘‘I do feel fuel prices are likelyhaving

an impact on domestic travel, as many

Kiwis are having to think more carefully

and strategically about how they spend

their money.’’

The visitor centre opened in October,

after Destination Kaikōura (a

partnership between the Kaikōura

District Council and tourism operators)

placed the former iSite building into

hibernation in 2022 during COVID19

restrictions.

Astrotourism operators have been

reporting strong demand.

Operator Bradley McConville said

stargazing tours were booked out on

most clear nights, with amix of overseas

visitors and domestic travellers keen to

observe Kaikōura’s night sky.

‘‘The last couple years of growing

Kaikōura's reputation as an

astrotourism location has really helped

us as we head into this winter.

‘‘The fuel prices, of course, affect us,

but at the same time it's one of the many

things you have to deal with in tourism.’’

Demand is also strong for

astrophotography experiences, Rachel

Gillespie said.

‘‘I think kiwis are saving their pennies

and people aren’t sure what’s going to

happen with the election and other

events going on in the world.

‘‘But we can still go outdoors and have

great experiences.’’

Most of her clients were overseas

visitors keen to experience the night sky.

The biggest challenge was finding

enough staff to keep up with demand.

‘‘It has been agood season and now is

the best time for stargazing,’’ she said.



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Howdy, created by 24yearold

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The platform is now opening to New

Zealanders for the first time.

Whether it’s afarmer in North

Canterbury chatting with someone

across the Tasman, or two people in

Waikato realising there's someone out

there who just gets the lifestyle, Mia

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rural life.

Not every match will be just down

the road. In fact, most won’t be.

But that’spart of the appeal.

Whether it’s someone in adifferent

island, or across the Tasman,itopens

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sporting clubs.

Users can set their radius locally or

expand it across New Zealand and

Australia,opening up opportunitiesto

connect for something long distance.

Unlike traditional dating apps,

Howdy is built around scrolling rather

than swiping, encouraging users to

slow down and read profiles properly,

and get afeel for who someone

actually is.

‘‘I would not want someone to make

snap judgments about me based solely

on my profile picture,’’ says Mia. ‘‘I

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Living in rural or regional areas

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The platform already has abroad

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nurses and others who might not

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Howdy has partneredwith New

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focus on making rural life feelmore

connected.

NZ Young Farmers CEO Cheyne

Gillooly says anything that helps bring

young people in rural areas together is

awin.

‘‘Rurallife can be pretty spread out,

which is great for lifestyle but not

always for connection.

‘‘It’s awesome to see something that

helps peoplemeet beyond their usual

circles and find others who really get

the lifestyle.’’

While the app is already helping to

spark longdistance relationships, Mia

is quick to point out its notall about

finding the one; sometimes it’s just

about having someone new to talk to.

‘‘I genuinely believe I’m filling a

crucial gap in the rural and regional

market by offering astraightforward

platform for likeminded peopleto

connect.

‘‘Howdy is notjust about romance;

it's about combating loneliness when

you live out in the middleof

nowhere.’’

To mark the New Zealand launch,

anyone who signs up during June will

get their first 30 days free.

Howdy is available now onthe Apple

and Googleapp stores.

South Island is hometoFoodstuffs co-op

Foodstuffs South Island Chief

Executive Mary Devine has

announced she will step down

after five years in her rolelater this

year. Since then, she has been

reflecting on what makes this part

of the country so distinctive, and

why co-operatives have long been

central to the South Island way of

doing business.

Here in the South Island, distance has a

way of bringing people closer together.

Once you’re beyond Christchurchand

Dunedin, towns thin out quickly, the

roads get longer, and there can be a

mountain range between you and your

neighbours.

But anyone who has spent time here

notices people rely on each other when

things get tough.

That sense of connection isn’t

accidental. In aplace wheredistances

are long and conditions can change

quickly, communities tend to depend on

each other first. Over time, that shaped

how essential services were organised.

Most South Island communities are

small and many are remote.

Freight is expensive, volumes are

lower, and infrastructure costs more per

head.

Those realities help explain why the

South Island became astronghold of cooperatives

including Foodstuffs South

Island.

More than acentury ago, independent

grocers scattered across avast and

sparsely populated island faced a

practical problem. On their own, they

weresmall family businesses serving

local communities, but the cost of

warehousing, transport and buying

stock across long distances made

survival difficult. If they were going to

keep their towns supplied properly,

they needed scale without losing their

independence.

So, they worked together.

Pooling resources allowed them to

sharetrucks, build distribution

infrastructure and negotiate better

buying terms.

Astoreinasmall rural town could

benefit from the same backbone as a

larger store in acity. That founding logic

of local ownership supported by shared

scaleremains at the heart of Foodstuffs

South Island today.

The same pressures shaped other

sectorsofthe South Island economy.

Farmers,growers and rural merchants

werewidelydispersed and faced high

transport costs, thin local markets and

limited access to capital.

Individually, they lacked the scale to

build processing plants, fertiliser works,

storage facilities or export channels. Cooperatives

offered apractical solution.

Mary Devine, Foodstuffs South Island chief executive

Ravensdown was formed so farmers

could secure reliable fertiliser supply at

fair prices. Regional horticultural cooperatives

such as Market Gardeners

enabled growers to pool produce and

reach larger markets. The list goes on

Farmlands, Fonterra and others.

These organisations worked because

incentives were aligned. In acooperative,

members are both

participants and owners. Surpluses are

returned or reinvested locally,

supporting longterm infrastructure

investment.

Foodstuffs South Island reflects those

same principles. It is not acentrally

owned corporate chain, but acooperative

of familyowned stores. The

people who own and operate those

stores live in the communities they

serve. They sponsor local events,

support schools and make decisions

with direct knowledge of what their

towns need.

Walk into one of our stores and you

often see that local character in

practical ways product ranges shaped

by the community, support for local

producers, and team members who

know their customers by name.

The other half of the equation is

shared infrastructure.

Through common distribution

centres, transport networks and

collective buying power, the cooperative

creates the scale required to

serve small and remote communities

sustainably.

Cooperatives endure because they

address structural realities rather than

temporary market cycles. Because

ownership is distributed across

members rather than concentrated in

external investors, these organisations

are less likely to be bought, relocated or

broken up.

We see the value of local

accountability backed by shared scale

when bad weather hits, with local

operators responding immediatelyon

the ground while islandwide logistics

teams work to reroute freight, source

stock, keep supply lines open and

support communities, customers and

their teams through disruption.

As national conversations continue

about competition and structure in

essential sectors, it is worth

remembering why cooperatives became

such adefining feature of the South

Island economy.

Cooperatives were not created to

avoid competition, but to make

participation possible, allowing small,

dispersed producers and communities

to build the scale required to survive,

serve and compete.

In aregion defined by distance, selfreliance

and long horizons, that instinct

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As we wave goodbye to autumn, Ialways

welcome winter.

Ilook forward to what Icall ‘soup and

stew season’ every year, and especially

this year as Ihave an abundance of soup

in the freezer and enough pumpkins and

green crops in the garden to whip up

new batches in aflash.

While many look forward to the joys of

spring, Ienjoy whatevertime Ican get to

garden in winter. For some reasonthe

air seems fresher and getting my hands

dirty and achieving somethinggives me

ahuge sense of satisfaction. Perhaps it’s

because it takes ahuge amount of effort

to rug up and get outside to start with.

Plant

Vegetables: Seedlings of kohlrabi, kale,

silver beet, rocket, mizuna and mibuna

can all be planted. Winter lettuces can

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are hardier. June is also garlicplanting

month so get the bulbs in the ground. If

you have no plants to plant, give the

vegetable patch aonceover.

Remove old crops from summer,dig

over the soil and give the ground some

welcome nourishment.

Iuse sheep pellets as they workatreat

and worms love them. Lastly, spread

bare areas with pea straw or another

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Winter flowers: Winter pretties are

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in the coldest, darkest months, and with

clever planting, the garden can be in

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Many winterflowering plants provide a

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Harvest

Do astocktake in the herb department

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coriander as these will readily

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Parsley seeds is also easy to save. Pick

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Lilies can be lifted and divided this

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North Canterbury parathlete Zac

Lappin’s brief foray into competing on

the international sportingstage gave

him ataste of the high levels of

commitment and trainingneeded to win

world titles.

“It was agreat experiencefor me

lining up there at the OceaniaAthletics

Championship in Darwin acouple of

weeks ago against many of the

international competitors Iwill be

facing over the next few years," he says.

“I’m still very young compared to the

world champions and the senior

athletes who compete in my chosen

classes —Discus and Javelin—so at

just 20, Istill have alot to learn before

Iget to the top levels of the sport where

most of the competitors are in theirmid

30s.”

Despite the age difference, Zac still

managed to get to within 10 centimetres

of apodium position in the discus with

athrow of 34.02m.

He finished fourth overall in discus

and fifth in Javelin with aseasonbest

throw of 30.38m.

He also succeeded in his goal of

earning ainternational classification,

which will now allow him to competein

international disabled sportingevents.

“I gained an F37 classification,sonow

Ican aim for the Oceania Champs in

2028, the Worlds in 2029 and the

Paralympics in 2032.”

Right now, the Universityof

Canterbury student is focusing on his

studiesinpolitics and sociology while

he and his coach, RayleneBates, gear

up for the coming national series, which

begins in October as they look ahead to

the NZ championships in March next

year.

Bates is the national development

manager for Parasport at Athletics New

Zealand and the former Chef de Mission

of the New Zealand Paralympicteamat

the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Zac, who is cochair of the

Waimakariri Youth Counciland a

sitting memberonthe Halberg Youth

Council for the Halberg Trust,

specialises in Discus and Javelin, says

the chance to compete in Darwinticked

Rugbyfinals time

RUGBY

Ohoka accounted for Ashley 3326 in the

final round of Pool Bofthe Luisetti

Seeds Combined Country rugby

competition last weekend.

The result also ensured both teams

qualify for this weekend’s quarter finals.

Ohoka scored five tries to Ashley’s

Aiming high ... North Canterbury

parathlete Zac Lappin in action at the

Oceania Athletics Championships2026 in

Darwin, Australia. He was competing in

Oceania’s biggest athletics event which

brings together leading track and field

athletes from across the Oceania Area.

Competition includes Senior, Junior, Para,

and Masters categories, bringing athletes of

all ages, all abilities, all together.

PHOTO: MICHAELDAWSON, ATHLETICS NZ.

all the boxes.

He says itgave him the chance to

experience the highest levels of

international competition, to review

where his training pathway is going

against real competition and it also

offered many helpful insights for him

andhis coach on how to plan for his

sporting future.

"Darwingave me ataste for

international sport, and now my goals

are set for the next couple of years. "

four with Scott Allin’s kicking ensuring

the margin.

Kaiapoi held first place in beating

West Melton3128.

The final scoring act of the game, a

Taine Lawson converted Bailey

Counihan try put Kaiapoi ahead.

No games were played in pool A,

leaving GlenmarkCheviot the only

North Canterbury team in the group to

qualify forthe finals.

On the gas ... Rangiora High School student Penny Ward,checks her drivers notes during

the first service area stop at Amberley, after special stage one onthe Lone Star Canterbury

Rally.


Fun telling dad to go faster

JOHN COSGROVE

Not manyteenagersever get to tell their

dads to go faster when driving and hold

them to it.

For RangioraHigh School student

Penny Ward, that was the order of the day

when she navigated for her father, John

Ward, in the Lone Star RallyCanterbury

last weekend.

This was Penny’s first time navigating in

afullon national pointscar rally, and with

it camealot of responsibility as she lined

up with over 70 other crews at the start line

early on Sunday morning.

The oneday long rally comprised nine

special stages and took drivers from

Christchurch to the Hundalee’s and back

again.

“I’ve navigated for dad on sprints and

hill climbs before, but this was way

different,” she said.

“Itwas abig learning curve, and I’ve

been studying hard on how to read drivers'

notes for the past couple of weeks.”

Penny, aged 15, has just earned her

MotorsportsNZspecial Junior R1 racing

license, which allows her to navigate in

competition rally cars, and she said that

while it is still pretty rare to find another

young driver or codriver at arally, it was

good to see afew of them were racing in

the Lone Star over the weekend.

John said Penny did well for her first

proper rally.

“She got abit anxiousacoupleoftimes

thinking she might have gotten lost in the

very technical and tricky drivers' pace

notes, but we worked through it,and she

continued."

Penny said she had agreat time, and she

wants to do it again soon.

"I hope to get my own rally car soon and

start driving in more sprints and

autocrosses,which Ihave been competing

in since Iwas 12."

John said the rally used to be just alocal

Canterbury rally, but now it’s part of the

national Rally Championship series,and it

was great to see all the top drivers coming

down and competing.

“I felt so sorry for my teammates,Dave

Ollis and Gemma Thomas,when we passed

their Subaru sitting on the side of the road

on special stage six.

"I know he had been doing very well up

until then, and Iwas guttedtosee him

there after electrical problems stopped

their rally.”

John said it was great to see the results

of other North Canterbury drivers in the

Rally.

“Waikuku’s Jack Stokes was only beaten

by 0.2 of asecond for the win by Jack

Hawkeswood after nine stages, and that

was amazing.

“Young Ari Pettigrew, driving his

Porsche to fourth overall, was truly

amazing. It was clocked at doing 241 kmph

on the big 1700meterlongstraight on one

of the stages, and while most of us are

happy to get up to 180 or maybe 200 kmph

on it, he was doing 241.

‘‘ He’s avery talented driver and also a

very good engineer at Paddon’s.It’s

amazing what they have created there.

“Then there was young Harri Silcock

finishing ahead of his dad, Josh, in 14th.

That was afast time and agreat result for

Harri.”

John and Penny finished 48th overall out

of 70 teams and were sixth in their class.

Sean Haggarty and Shane Reynolds

finished in 19th in their Suzuki.

NEWS


JOHN COSGROVE

Kruize winsGolden Gloves 65kg title

Rangiora boxer Kruize Pelesa

dominated all his preliminary bouts,

then turned on amasterful display of

skill to win the 2026 Golden Gloves Elite

Male 65kg title on Sunday evening.

Facing off against Riverside Boxing

Club’s Thomas Hanford in the final,

Kruize’s precision boxing quickly ended

the fight in the first round with aknockout.

Event coordinator Jessica Kerr says it

was one of the standout performances of

the weekend.

“It was great to see young boxer

Kruize Pelesa and his coach Jordan

Eastmond recognised for their efforts.

“The pair have been making waves in

the boxing scene this year.

“It’s hard to believe but only five years

ago they were sparring partners.’’

“To cap off aremarkable weekend,

Kruize was awarded the MostScientific

Elite Boxer award, while Jordan

received the Trainer of the Most

Scientific Boxer award, highlighting the

hard work and dedication both have

invested in their journey,” Kerr says.

The tournament was great to see many

North Canterbury boxers rise to the

occasion over the weekend, as the 2026

South Island Golden Gloves showcased

some of the best boxing talent the South

Island has to offer.

Hosted in the Kaiapoi Club, the

Rangiora Boxing Club organised and

ran the tournament, which attracted 152

entries from 29 clubs, with 47 bouts

contested across an actionpacked

weekend.

“Another of our team, Atawhai

Anstiss, stepped into the open division

for the first time to face New Zealand's

Winner ... Rangiora Boxing Club’s Kruize Pelesa (right) lands another punch on Blake Morresey ofthe Mid Canterbury Club,during their

bout at the South Island Golden Gloves Boxing tournament held at the Kaiapoi Club. Kruize dominated all his fights to win the 2026 Golden

Gloves Elite Male 65kg title.


No.1ranked under19 amateur women

boxer, Kloe Freeman. Atawhai dug deep

and stayed strong only tolose by asplit

decision,” says Jessica.

“While there were naturally highs and

lows throughout the competition, the

sportsmanship and camaraderie

displayed by all participants was

outstanding. The weekend was a

fantastic celebration of South Island

boxing and atestament to the strength

and spirit of the sport.”

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crowds fade,more motivated buyers remain active, including those who missed out earlierinthe

year and are nowready to act.

With fewerlistings andless competition,properties have agreater chancetostand out,while mild

weather andnatural lighthelphomespresentattheir best,creating strong opportunities forasale.

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NORTH CANTERBURYRESULTS

Rangiora 9hole golf

Team Stableford: Trish Frecklington, Ruth Crawford, Hudson Deane, Alan McDonald, 66 points 1;.

Stephen Bell, Ralph Sinclair, Rita Moore,Catherine Boddy, 60 points, 2.

Rangiora Bridge Club

Cherry Pairs: David McRae/Fern McRae 1, Joyce Gray/GaynorHurford2,Bunty Marshall/Veronica Hall 3.

Presidents: N/S: Janice Pickering/Margaret Smith 1. Robyn Dawson/Cath Costello 2. Liz Dukes/Ross Marks

3.E/W: Geoff Swailes/Linley Thomas 1. Phillipa Watkins/Chris Taiaroa 2. Gaynor Hurford/Lorraine Tullett 3.

Maple Pairs: N/S: Catherine Ballinger/David Barker 1, Mike Marren/ClaireHarvey 2, Leon McDonald/Kris

Donahoe and Kate Whitehead/Anne Bagrie equal 3. E/W: John Bower/Silvija Bower 1, Ginny Russell/Murray

Messervy 2, Janet Apperley/Denis Milne 3.

Premier Pairs: N/S: Andrea Dempsey/Nikki Luisetti 1, Richard Luisetti/Barry Smart 2, Sue McIlroy/Lyn

Edwards 3. E/W: Owen Evans/Jannene/Cumming 1, Jill Amer/Craig Shannahan 2, Kate Williamson/Penny

Hepworth 3.

Amberley Bridge Club

May 25: North/South: Rose Kerin &Ken Fox 1, Judith Driver &Jan Roose 2, Jill Coberger &Jim Knight 3. East/

West: Shula Guse &Sarah HughesGames 1, Penny Hepworth &Gerard McCrea 2, Alison Meyer &Jan Haley

3.

Barbara &Brian Harris Trophy: Judith Driver &Jan Roose 1, Caryl Brown &Nell McKellow 2,

Jill Coberger &Jim Knight 3.

May 28: North/South: Judith Driver&Jan Roose 1, Douschka Saunders&Nell McKellow 2,

Mary Warren&Irene Carson 3. East/West: Nola McKissock &Diane Watson 1, Kay Rowell &Penny Hepworth

2,Noel Langdon &Gavin Dunnett 3.

Waimakariri GorgeLadies Golf

Stableford Rosebowl: 18 Holes MRobertson 38, KBush 37,

NWeavers 37,J Jenkins 36,,J Smith 36, BThompson 35, RPilbrow 35, SMacdonald33, LScott 32, on ac/b

from WMehrtens.

No 4–Nearest to Pin for two –GPottinger;No8–MRanken; No 15 Nearest to pin –MRanken; No 17 –

SFarrar,.Longest Putt –9–WMehrtens.

Nine holes: SLing 19.Nearest pin on No 17,F Nimmo.

Amberley Golf Club

May 30: Lester 66 JGwatkins68, GHOpping 69, JPercy 69, DDoran 69, RClifton 70,J Mitchell70, CMcNicholl

71, SWiddowson 71. Longest Putt: JGwatkins, Ray Atwill. Closest to pin: GSmith, CBurrows.

Mid Week Men: BBalderstone41, GWilliams 38, IRouse 37, BFitzgerald 37, NReeves 37, RKeith 37, AGenet

37. Longest Putt: BFitzgerald.

Mid Week Women: Canadian Foursome. RLester &HJohnson 75, SWiddowson &JLucas 77, KPercy &M

Phelan 78

Nine Holers: Three clubs &putter. Women: HKemp 35, PMander 41, JCoberger 41, Men: WChisnall 31, M

Carpenter 33, JEvans 3.

Chair backed

DAVID HILL, LOCAL

DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Canterbury’s regional

councillors have agreed to

provide extra support for

their chairperson, in the

face of local government

reform.

Environment Canterbury

appointed areference

group of five councillors to

support chairperson Dr

Deon Swiggs, as he faces an

increased workload, at a

council meeting on

Wednesday, May 27.

But not all councillors

agreed, with Cr Genevieve

Robinson fearing those not

on the reference group

could be excluded from

decision making.

Dr Swiggs said the reform

was moving ‘‘so fast’’ and

there was aneed to advise

local councils on regional

priorities as they

considered new

arrangements.

He said could have just

formed up aworking group

and “got on with it, but I

wanted to be transparent so

people know what’s going

on’’.

‘‘I will make apromise

that you willall be heard.

‘‘I’m alittle bit tired, but

I’m going to carry on and

I’m grateful to have some

support.’’

Earlier this month, the

Government announced

councils had three months

to come up with proposals

to reorganise local

government in their

regions, or the Government

will step in.

Local Government

Minister Simon Watts said

proposals should focus on

creating ‘‘larger, more

efficient unitary

authorities’’, with elected

regional councils set to be

abolished.

Areference group of Crs

Megen McKay, John

Sunckell, Nettles Lamont,

Ashley Campbell and Ian

Mackenzie has been

appointed to offer advice to

Dr Swiggs and deputy

chairperson Iaean

Cranwell.

The reference group

would have no decision

making authority, Dr

Swiggs said.

‘‘It’s simply to helpme

with my workload so people

can feel heard.

‘‘There’s alot of voices

coming through and Iaean

and Ican’t deal with all of

it.’’

Dr Swiggs juggleshis role

with being Local

Government New Zealand’s

regional sector

chairperson, chairs the

Canterbury Regional

Transport Committee and

sits on South Island local

government committees.

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What’s happening in your

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WaimakaririDistrictCouncil BalancesGrowth

With AffordabilityinAnnualPlan

Waimakariri District Council has landed ona4.99 per

cent rate increase in its Annual Plan which will be

formally adopted atits meeting on16June.

The decision follows astrong community engagement

process which saw atotal of59submissions received,

containing 203 submission points, alongside 114

responses onthe key consultation topics.

Hearings were held on Thursday 6May, with 25

submitters speaking to Council.

The Annual Plan reflects both Council’s commitment

to financial responsibility and the Government’s

direction for councils to focus ondelivering quality local

infrastructure, core services, and responsible rates

increases. The intention throughout the process was

to stay closely aligned with what was signalled for year

three ofthe Long Term Plan.

Council carefully reviewed spending and prioritised

affordability, scaling back the capital programme to a

level that isrealistic, achievable, and sustainable, while

still maintaining the services residents expect. As a

result, Council consulted onaproposed average rates

increase of 4.91 per cent, with the final agreed increase

sitting at4.99 per cent.

Importantly, that figure includes Three Waters costs.

Excluding Three Waters, the average general rates

increase for most ratepayers across the district is

around 2.9 per cent.

Feedback from residents covered arange of key

issues, including:

•Proposed changes to local government, including the

possible disestablishment ofregional councils

•Local Water Done Well and the future structure of

Three Waters services

•The proposed capital programme for 2026/27 and

Council’s efforts to improve affordability

•The revised costings for the Rangiora Eastern

Link project

•Transport funding pressures following a$13.5m

on NZ Transport Agency co-funding shortfall over

three years

•The impact of increased asset values on depreciation

and insurance costs

•Rates remissions for secondary dwellings and minor

amendments to the Development Contributions Policy.

The Rangiora Eastern Link continued toreceive

strong community support, with residents recognising

its importance inaddressing traffic congestion

and supporting future growth, despite increases in

construction cost estimates.

Since going out for consultation there has been a

major step towards the Rangiora Eastern Link (REL)

Road being built with NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

confirming co-funding for property acquisition and

detailed design.

This is thenextstepinthe RELbecomingareality. Detailed

design andpropertyacquisition is expected to be $8.8m

total, with NZTA contributing $4.5m(or 51%).The balance

is funded throughrates anddevelopment contributions.

Council confirmed its preferred approach for Local

Water Done Well will bethe establishment ofa

stand-alone in-house business unit, while continuing

to investigate opportunities for collaboration with

neighbouring councils. This approach largely reflects

the current model while ensuring compliance with new

Government legislation.

Councilalsoreprioritised othertransport projects in

response to theNZTransport Agency fundingshortfall,

ensuring that projects progressing remain focusedonpublic

safety,resilience, andessentialinfrastructureneeds.

Overall, feedback showed strong support for the

direction Council is taking, particularly around balancing

affordability with investment incritical infrastructure and

growth planning.

The adopted Annual Plan delivers one of the lowest

average rates increases inCanterbury at4.99 per cent.

Mayor Dan Gordon thanked Chief Executive Jeff Millward

and all the staff for their hard work and acknowledged

the thoughtful and constructive feedback received from

residents throughout the process.

“I’m really pleased with the process wewent through

during the deliberations on our Annual Plan following

feedback from residents and the subsequent hearings.

“Our priority is investing where there isthe greatest

value for our ratepayers. We won’t compromise onthe

safety and wellbeing of our residents, and we won’t

compromise on the level of service our communities

expect from us.

“Atthe same time, weare making the tough decisions

to defer non-urgent projects where appropriate, and we

have worked hard to identify savings wherever possible.

“Planning carefully for growth remains akey focus

for Council, and itwas encouraging tosee from the

feedback we received that residents believe we are

doing agood job ofthat.”

StockMovementBylaw Drop In Sessions!

We’re holding drop-in sessions where you can come

along, meet members ofthe Stock Movement Bylaw

2026 project team and elected members, talk through

the proposal, ask any questions, and find out how

you can make asubmission on the proposed Stock

Movement Bylaw 2026.

These sessions will beheld on:

•Thursday 4June, 6–8pm atthe Woodend

Community Centre

•Monday 8June, 6–8pm at the Oxford Town Hall

This bylaw isimportant for balancing the safe movement

of stock onour roads with the needs ofall road users

across the district, and wewant tohear your views

before any decisions are made.

Have your say and let usknow what you think before

Friday 12 June. Visit letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/stockmovement-bylaw-2026

Compostable

packaging

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rubbish…

Most contain

plastic tohold

liquid or food so

can’t gointhe

green oryellow bin.

The Girl Whowas

SwallowedbyIce

andSnow

WaimakaririLibraries invite lovers of storiesand

beautifulart to enjoyalivelybooktalkto

celebrate'Thegirlwho wasswallowedbyice

andsnow',abook writtenbyBernadetteHall

with accompanying artworks by KathrynMadill.

Rangiora Library•19 June •5.30pm

Bookings Essential

waimakaririlibraries.com

0800 965 542

Free Digital

Skills Classes

ExploreAIRangiora Library

Friday 19 June •10am–12pm

Google Photos Kaiapoi

Library

Wednesday 24June •10am–12pm

Make Your OwnPhotobook

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Friday 26 June •10am–12pm

Bookings Essential

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027-258-8366

FIREWOOD

OLD MAN PINE $400,

mixed hardwood 3.7

$460, Pine $350. Phone

021993 497.

NEED A HAND? Find a

tradie to fix your

problems in our Trades

&Services.

ENTERTAINMENT

MASSAGE, Asian male,

30s, male to male

massage, older men

welcome. Text / phone

0210270 7228.

SINGLE PEGASUS man

LOO would like tofind a

lady living locally for

company, outings &

conversation /laughter.

Don't be shy 027 659

4425.

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Sales Consultant, you’ll work acrossour print and digital platforms,

delivering creative,impactful campaigns that resonatewithpeople

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TheStar newspaper, eight community newspapers,digital platforms,

commercial design services, national magazines KiwiGardener, Classic

Driver and RugbyNews and local magazine 03,plus high-profilelocal

events like City2Surf and the Home and Leisure shows inChristchurch

and Dunedin.

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valid driver’slicence is required forthis role,

The ideal candidatewill possessthe following qualities:

• Not afraid to knockondoorsand forge newrelationships.

• Experience in media, marketing or sales is preferredbut not essential

as comprehensivetraining will be provided.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; in

person,overthe phone and viaemail.

• Astrong focus on accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Able to think creatively anddevelop solutions forclients.

• Ahigh level ofself-motivation, strong team work ethic, and can

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• Access to Southern Cross Medical Insurance

• MondaytoFridayrole, basedinChristchurch, no weekendwork.

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may also buy older

tractors and implements

for repair or to

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tradesmen inour Trades

&Services column!

PENTECOST, Janet

(Jan)Evelyn, QSM;

After a 10-week battle

with cancer surrounded

by her loving husband

and daughter Jan

passed away peacefully

at Kaiapoi Lifecare on

Tuesday, May 26, 2026,

aged 81.

Dearly loved wife of

Tony, much loved

mother of Mel, Mike, &

Shane and mother-inlaw

of Rowan, Melicia,

Cath,&Nikki.

Loved Grandma of

Jaiden, Max, Leo,

Hamish, Lachlan, Alec,

Rosie, &Emily and great

grandma of Penelope,

Lachlan Jnr,and Gloria.

In accordance with

Janet’s wishes aprivate

water cremation has

been held.

An informal memorial to

celebrate Jan’s life will

be held at the Rangiora

RSA, 82 Victoria Street,

Rangiora, on Sunday,

June 7that2pm.

Many thanks to the

amazing staff at Kaiapoi

Lifecare who cared for

Jan with dignity, respect

& love. Additional

thanks to Cath at Bell

Lamb and Trotter for her

caring guidance during

this difficulttime.

Messages may be

addressed to The

Pentecost Whânau, c/-

PO Box 10345,

Christchurch 8145.

Bell Lamb & Trotter

FuneralDirectors

KRAWCZYK,

AnthonyJohn (Crafty)

Passed away peacefully

at home on 30 May

2026, aged 28 years.

Much loved husband of

Kelsi, cherished son of

Tony and Michell,

brother of Kristen, and

beloved son-in-law of

John and BevO'Neill.

Loved byhis family and

friends,

and

remembered for his

strength, kindness,

humour, and the many

lives he touched.

"Sadly missed, always

remembered."

A service to celebrate

Crafty's life will be held

at the Fiordland

Community Centre, Te

Anau, on Friday 5June

2026 at 1.30pm,

followed by a private

cremation.

Digital messages may

be left at Crafty’s tribute

page

at

frasersfunerals.co.nz/tri

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livestream is available.

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chainsaws, trimmers,

parts and servicing. Visit

47 Carters Rd. Ph 03

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Gardening, painting,

gutter and chimney

cleans etc.

Call/Text Odd Job Bob

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Ph 03 3132840

to findout more!

DVDs AND CASSETTE

tapes

wanted,

Pennylane Records, 430

Colombo Street,

Sydenham,7days

TOOLS, Garden, garage,

saw benches, lathes.

Cash buyer. Phone 355-

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7”, 45’s, singles, eps

records wanted, any

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Colombo Street,

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