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Coachingprogramme awinner

ROBYN BRISTOW

Acoaching programme that has

benefitted thousands of young

North Canterbury students over

the past 18 years has received

recognition on the national stage.

The North Canterbury Sport

and RecreationTrust's

"MainPower Primary School

Coaching Programme" has won

the Community Impact Award at

the 2026 Sport New Zealand

Sport and Recreation Awards.

The prestigious award

recognises the farreaching

success of the inschools sports

programme, areflection of the

key partnership between the

Trust and MainPower in

fostering grassroots sport across

North Canterbury.

The programme was originally

piloted by the Trust in 2008, with

two coaches, then aged 18,

targeting ahandful of local

primary schools.

Scott Beckingsale and Ricki

Jacobs (18), came up with the

idea of taking the programme

into primary schools while

studying towards aDiploma in

Applied Sport at North

Canterbury Community College.

The programme quickly grew

in demand, and today operates

with eight fulltime, qualified

coaches who service over 40

primary schools in the

Waimakariri and Hurunui

regions each year.

This equates to over 7000

primary aged students

participating in the programme

annually.

Winning the award from Sport

New Zealand places the

programme ahead of ahighly

competitive group of finalists,

includingmajor organisations

such as New Zealand Rugby,

highlighting the significance of

the achievement.

Funding received from

Awinning team ... Michael Sharpe (NC Sports CEO), Angie Kerry (NC Sports boardmember), Rosie Oliver (NC Sports operations manager), Tony

Hall (NC Sports board member), Sean Horgan (MainPower CEO) and Duane Kale (Sport NZ CEO), after receiving the award at the gala dinner in

Auckland.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

MainPower,the Rangiorabased

electricity distribution network

organisation for North

Canterbury, is akey contributor

to the programme’s success,

reducing financial barriers for

schools and students.

The North CanterburySport &

Recreation Trust chief executive,

Michael Sharpe, says the award

reflects years of commitment

from amultitude ofstakeholders,

with the benefits farreaching.

‘‘We continue to receive

feedback from primary schools

saying that the kids have not only

increased in confidence due to

being introduced to amultitude

of sports, but have become more

engaged in the classroomasa

result of increased physical

activity.

‘‘The kids simply love the

coaches –they get fan letters

from the kids that they keep on

theirwall.’’

Mr Sharpe said the programme

would not exist without the

sustained investment from

MainPower.

‘‘This is an incredibly proud

moment for ourteam,but also a

celebration of our longstanding

partnership with MainPower.

‘‘To be recognised nationally,

and alongside organisations of

this scale, is really areal

testament to the work of many in

our community.”

MainPower chief executive

Sean Horgan says the focus has

always been on the primary

school kids.

‘‘At itsheart, this work is about

creating opportunities for young

people to participate, grow in

confidence, and build healthier,

more connected relationships

through sportfor their personal

health and wellbeing.’’

Independent analysis

demonstrates how investment in

such grassroots initiatives can

create strong social outcomes,

with benefits extending far

beyond participation to include

improved wellbeing, stronger

community connections,

increased participation in sports

outside of school and increased

local pride.

“We’ve always believed that

supporting our communities is

one of the mostimportant things

we can do. What makes this

partnership special is its

consistency and shared vision.

Together, we aim to genuinely

make adifference,’’ Mr Horgan

says.

The Trust and MainPower

were also finalists in the

Commercial Partnership Award

at the NZ Sport and Recreation

Awards —the only organisation

to be named as afinalist in two

categories.

This award was won by

Basketball NZ and BNZ for the

BNZ Kiwi Hoops programme.

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Cats deadliest predator in river

SHELLEY TOPP

The number offeral, abandoned and pet

domestic cats roaming along the Ashley

Rakahuri River, near Rangiora, has

reached acrisis point.

Left unchecked these cats have the

potential to eventually wipe out the

entire rare and endangered native bird

population breeding along the river.

The problem has been prevalent for a

number of years but arecent Manaaki

Whenua Landcare Research study

from last breeding season, combined

with workdonebythe AshleyRakahuri

Rivercare Group’s (ARRG) operations

manager Grant Davey and ARRG's field

operations ranger Emily Wium has

shown “cats are now our worst

predator", Grant says.

‘‘The study also showed that domestic

cats are moreabundant on this river

than onlarger braided rivers in less

populated rivers.

‘‘They are now seen so often prowling

along the river that urgent action is

needed,’’ Grant says.

It is ahuge concern for ARRG

volunteers and many other

conservationists working nationwide

facing similar problems, especially with

the bird breeding season fast

approaching in September.

In 2024, aferal cat destroyed the

largest blackfronted tern/tarapirohe

colony on Canterbury’s Waiau Toa/

Clarence River during one weekend of

carnage.

Department of Conservation South

Marlborough senior biodiversity ranger

Pat Crowe said then asingle male feral

cat reached alarge island with 95 nests,

eating several adult birds, chicks, and

eggs,and disturbing the colony to the

Catastrophe ... This cat, and many others

like it, has been seen hunting along the

AshleyRakahuri River. Cats are now

considered to be the most deadly predator

for the river’s rare and endangered birds.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

point where almost all nests were

abandoned.

The devastating incident destroyed

the largest colony on the river, despite

extensive predator control in the area.

‘‘It highlights how difficult it is to trap

feral cats, which are intelligent and

wary.’’

In 2021, conservationist and vet nurse

Erica Rowlands presented apetition to

Parliament asking for all domestic cats

to be registered via microchip to their

legal owners, and to be desexed unless

kept contained by registered cat

breeders.

She said then it was "widely known

that cats cause aproblem for native

species, and that rescue groups face a

relentless battle against the effects of

irresponsibleowners".

‘‘We have committed as anation to

invest in the goal of being predator free

by 2050, but with no improvement in

sight for the management of pet cats, or

the elimination of feral populations.

Requiring cats to be registered and

desexed will reduce their populations,

enforce responsible cat ownership, and

protect our wildlife.’’

In 2023, Parliament’s Environment

Committee’s response to the petition

was to “recommend by majority to the

Government that legislation is

developed to implement anationwide

cat management framework based on

the principle that cats should be

registered, desexed, and microchipped

with appropriate exemptions’’.

In December 2024, the Domestic Cat

Microchipping Bill was launched by

Green MP Celia WadeBrown and

National MP Barbara Kuriger. It was

said to have considerablecrossparty

support and aims to make

microchipping companion cats

mandatory with registration on a

national database but desexing is not

required.

Submissions on the billare now open

and details on howtomake asubmission

can be found on the New Zealand

Parliament website.

Battery drop-off centre trial in Kaiapoi

DAVID HILL,

LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Waimakaririresidentsare being

encouragedtodispose of old batteries

safely.

CouncillorNiki Mealings, the council’s

solid waste and sustainabilityportfolio

holder, says old batteries are hazardous

waste and pose afire risk.

The Waimakariri District Council is

trialling abattery dropoff centre at the

Kaiapoi Library in collaboration with

Phoenix Recycling Group.

Old batteries can also be taken to the

Southbrook and Oxford transfer stations.

‘‘People will often throw them outinthe

rubbish and don’t really think about,’’ Cr

Mealings said.

‘‘But rubbish getscompacted several

times inthe truck and in the containers at

the transfer station and then at Kate

Valley.’’

There have been four batteryrelated

fires in the Waimakariri district over the

last few years.

All old batteries up to 5kg, including

power toolbatteries, household batteries

and watch batteries can be dropped off at

the Kaiapoi Library dropoff centre, at the

car park entrance, during library opening

hours.

The terminals need to be taped over, or

batteries placed in aplastic bag.

Items which have enclosed battery, such

as disposal vapes, old mobile phones or

children’s toys can be dropped off, as long

as they placed in aplastic bag.

The collection container is monitored

24/7 in case of fire.

Old car batteries and other large

batteries can be taken to the transfer

stations.

The batteries are then shipped off to

certified facilities in South Korea and

Japan, where their components are

reused.

Cr Mealings said the district is on track

for 6000kg of batteries recycled for the

year to June 30.

‘‘We have abit of friendly competition

with Selwyn for the highest weight of

batteries diverted from landfill,’’ she said.

If the trial is successful, dropoff centres

will be rolled out to other libraries and

service centres.

Visit phoenixrecycling.co.nz to see the

types of batteries accepted at the

collection points.

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Community opposition to aproposed

landfill near Oxford has led to abetter

outcome, despite the processdragging

on, acommunity leader says.

OxfordOhoka Community Board

chairperson Sarah Barkle said the

community is ‘‘understandably

disappointed’’ at the Environment

Court’s interim decision to grant

resource consents for alandfill at View

Hill, near Oxford.

‘‘There was an outstanding amount of

opposition to this project from the

Oxford residents and rightfully so,’’ Ms

Barkle said.

‘‘While the final decision was not the

one sought by the community, they

should take some relief in the fact their

opposition has helped shape amuch

stronger set of safeguards around the

activity and resulted in asignificantly

improved proposal.

‘‘It may not seem like it, but that is a

big win.’’

The Court’s interim decision, issued

on June 5, requires Woodstock Quarries

Ltd to reach an agreement with the

Waimakariri District Council and

Environment Canterbury on draft

consent conditions before making a

final decision.

WoodstockQuarries Ltd first

submitted applications in 2021 with the

two councils to establish and operate a

landfill and expand its quarry at its site

at 513 Trigg Road.

The company appealed to the Court in

July 2024, after its application was

declined.

The commissioners concluded the

proposal posed ‘‘an unacceptable risk to

nationally and regionally significant

biodiversity and cultural values’’.

Ms Barkle said the process had been

‘‘challenging and frustrating’’.

‘‘There is adegree of irony in the

outcome.

‘‘The workundertaken by the council,

experts, and community representatives

to identify weaknesses in the original

application have essentially helped the

applicant put together abetter case and

forthose people who are outside of the

councils, that comes at apersonal cost.’’

It showed the importance of public

participation, she said.

Woodstock Quarries Limited

environmental manager Wilbur

Morrison said the company is ready to

work with the councils to finalise the

consent conditions.

‘‘We believe the refinements and

additional points required to meet the

Court's directions can be readily

addressed.

‘‘We will work with the relevant

parties to finalise the remaining

conditions and will immediately begin

developing the processes necessary to

ensure we can deliver on them.’’

Waimakariri District Council

planning, regulation and environment

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‘‘The Court found that concerns raised

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Owners andbirdsflock together for show

JOHN COSGROVE

Heather McCormick’s Coronation Sussex

hen, was judged the best bird in show, at

the North Canterbury Poultryand Pigeon

Club’s 127th annualwintershow held

over the weekend in Rangiora.

The Kaiapoi woman has been apoultry

breeder and exhibitor for over 20 years,

and at this year’s show she entered 19

birds from seven different breeds.

“I started breeding and showing when

my children said they needed birds for

their primary school agricultural show

days, and Ihaven'tstopped.

“It’s been alot of fun, and now my

daughter ChelseaMcCormickhas also

won abest waterfowl in show,with one of

her Campbell ducks.’’

The club held its annual winter show at

the Rangiora Show Grounds over the

weekend, and there were 670 entries

covering poultry, pigeons, and caged

birds of all shapes and sizes.

The show also included the National

Araucana Competition with 65 birds

entering from all over the country,

including alarge number from the North

Island.

Pam Brosnan, aclub committee

member, says they were honoured to host

the national Araucana competition.

“We've had awonderful weekend here,

and to have the Araucana as well made it

aspecial show.”

She says interest in showing birds is

still very strong, and they had agood

turnout this yearinthe junior and

children’ ssections.

“There is alot more interest now in

breeding and showingbirds because of

Best bird ... Kaiapoi poultry breeder Heather McCormick with her show champion

Coronation Sussex hen at the North Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon Club’s 127th annual

winter show.

PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE

the numbers moving out of the cities to

lifestyle blocks and seeking amore

natural lifestyle.”

Stefanie Kalmakoff of Dunedin won the

Grand Champion Black Araucana award

at the show.

She says she had been breeding and

showing for almost 30 years and what got

her into it was her fascination with the

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“That got me started and I’ve been

breeding and showing since the early ‘90s.

‘‘They are anice gentle breed. Ihave

always loved birds and over the years

have had many different birds of all sizes

and shapes.”

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poppy.Worn each April in New Zealand and Australia,

and at sites around the world commemorating

ANZACDay,ithonoursthe soldiers who served and

those who lost their lives in war.

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poppies growing among the gravesoffa len soldiers.

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asymbol of the bravery and sacrifice of those who

served during the Ga lipoli campaign of1915 and is

central to the ANZACstory.

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planned for Armistice Day in 1921, due toadelay in

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on 24 April 1922, the day beforeAnzac Day.

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Arthur’sPa s: 7.00am Dawn service at the flagpole on

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Fo lowed by breakfast su plied by AP FENZ at the

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Burnham: 6.00am Dawn Parade, Army Camp gates

Service and wreath-laying ceremony.

Darfield: 8.45am District War Memorial

Wreath-laying ceremony fo lowed by a service at TrinityChurch.

Dunsandel: 8.30am District War Memorial

Cnr L eston-Dunsandel Road &Railway Road. Wreath-laying cerem

Glenroy: 7.00am M etatGlenroyMonument

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Glentu nel: 9.30am M etoutsideGlentu nel Sch ol

Fo lowed by aservice at the Glentu nel Community Centrecarpark.

Gr endale: 2.00pm Gr endale Reserveentrance

Servicefo lowed by awreath-laying ceremony.

Hororata: 1.00am Hororata Monument

If wet, aservice wi l be held inHororata Ha l.

Wreath-laying ceremony at District War Memorial.

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

Recreation Reserve

Service fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

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

ceremony (around midday).

L eston: 9.00am E lesmerePublic Cemetery

Returned ServicesA sociation section, 323Feredays Road.

Wreath-laying.

L eston: 10.30am L eston Rugby Pavilion

Service fo lowed by aparade tothe cenotaphandawreath-laying

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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.

Springston: 10.30am Springston Ha l

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vehicles ranging in age from very old

to modern, covering over 10 years of

motoring.

Paul Ke ly Motor Company is once

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Dreambecomes reality for Grace

SHELLEY TOPP

Grace Brooker saysitwas

“pretty surreal’’ leading the

Matatū women’s rugby team

into One New Zealand

Stadium in Christchurch last

Saturday, before arecord

crowd for awomen’s

domestic rugby match of

11,793.

“Growing up Ialways

wanted to be aprofessional

rugby player, and playing in

front of big crowds is the

moment that you dream of.

‘‘So, to come out and see it

was areality was super

special,’’ the newly

appointed captain said.

Matatū beat Chiefs Manawa

5226 in the Super Rugby

Aupiki 2026 competition

match.

Grace, began playing rugby

as athreeyearold in Oxford

and later continued her

growth in rugby in Hawarden

when her familymoved

north.

Saturday’s big win was ‘‘the

icing on topofthe cake’’,

Grace said ofthe special day.

‘‘It was just fantastic. The

game plan that we put out

there–we nailed it.

‘‘We were super clear from

our leads on what we needed

to do next, what we needed to

be better at.

‘‘The debutantes that came

on were unreal. They just

came onwith confidence and

that is what we asked for. It

was afull team effort,” she

said.

“I am proud of the girls for

the performance we put out

there, but prouder of

Ōtautahi for coming out and

supporting us and making us

feel seen and making us feel

heard.

‘‘It is asuper special thing.’’

Grace is hoping the high

quality of Saturday’s

performance will encourage

Aotearoa to get around every

women’s rugby team and

support them too.

Grace has made a

remarkable comeback from a

catastrophic ruptured patella

tendon injury in her left knee

which suffered during her

third test for the Black Ferns

in England during 2021.

It was an injury she wasn’t

expected to return to playing

from, and is atestament to

her strength of character and

desire to play rugby.

Grace’s mother, Mel

Brooker, who attended

Saturday’s game with her

mother June Inch and two

friends, said she was “so

proud of Grace and had awee

tear" in her eye as she lead

her team out onto the pitch.

‘‘It has been ahard road to

get here, but this makes it all

worthwhile,’’ she said

Surreal ... Grace Brooker,

captain of the Matatū women’s

team, leads the players into One

New Zealand Stadium in

Christchurch before arecord

crowd of 11,793. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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NEWS


5

Gravel stand-off

Kaiapoi to shine ... Matariki celebrations, and Kaiapoi Lights Festival will light up the North Canterbury

town next month.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Kaiapoi toshine brightly

ROBYN BRISTOW

AMatariki Light path in

Kaiapoi in early July will take

visitors on magical light

experiences, and offer heaps

of fun and entertainment.

The path joins two events

that will light up Kaiapoi,the

Kaiapoi River, and the night

sky.

Reality Bites in partnership

with Event Hire Show

Management are presenting a

twonight MatarikiinKaiapoi

celebration, with aKaiapoi

Lights festival at Cochrane

Park, alongsidethe Kaiapoi

River, over four evening,

wrapped around the Matariki

event.

Festivities kick off with

Kaiapoi Lights on July 8with

light installations casting a

magical spell over thearea. It

runs until July Saturday, July

11.

The light path is just athree

minute walk to the Matariki

celebration in Norman Kirk

Park, on Friday and Saturday

evenings, July 10 and11.

Karl Howarth, event

organiser, saysthe last

Matariki was one of the biggest

events in North Canterbury

with an estimated crowd of

around 15,000.

He saysasitinvolved setting

up alot of gear at considerable

cost, so it madesense to

extend the celebration over

two evenings to better cater for

visitors to enjoy the event.

However, there willonly be

one fireworks display on

Friday evening.

The Kaiapoi Light festival

will shine over fournights,

easing congestion as it too was

attended by ahuge crowdon

the Friday evening in the past,

and more evenings meant

more people could attend it

and enjoy.

Karl says there willbekai

andmarket vendors, live

music andperformers, plus a

fun filled fairground. He is

‘‘chuffed’’ the ‘‘amazing duo’’

Dillastrate, will performing.

They take the main stage

prior to the 7pm Fireworks

display on Friday.

“The event will be about

bringing people together for

kai, kanikani Momac, waiata,

fun and the fireworks,” he

says.

The Matariki celebration is

free, while there will be a$10

charge per person to the

Kaiapoi Lights festival.

Karl says sales open soon

and there will be family passes

also available. Keep an eye out

for the Kaiapoi LIght website.

The Matariki celebration is

from 4pm with the fireworks

scheduled for 7pm. On

Saturday, July 11 it will run

from noon until 9pm.

Kaiapoi Lights will run from

5pm to 7pm on Wednesday,

July 8, and Thursday, July 9,

and from 5pm to 9pm, Friday,

July 10 and Saturday, July 11.

DAVID HILL,


Astandoff between agroup of

North Canterbury rural residents

and the local council could end up

in court.

Residents of Clarkville, near

Kaiapoi, believe the Waimakariri

District Council has breached the

District Plan in allowing growing

numbers of trucks to haul gravel

on their local roads.

‘‘There’salot of people in this

community whoare angry about

this,’’ resident Juliet Edwards

said.

‘‘We will keep going and keep

fighting and we will go to court if

necessary.’’

But the Waimakariri District

Council disputes the District Plan

has been breached and said it is

prepared to defendits position in

the Environment Court.

Going to Court could cost

ratepayers hundreds of thousands

of dollars.

Gravel extraction company SOL

has obtained resource consents

from Environment Canterbury

(ECan) to extract hundreds of

thousands of cubic metres of

gravel from the north side of the

Waimakariri River. The site was

chosen by ECan to mitigate flood

risk.

Trucks laden with gravel have

been following aroute which

includes Baynons, Heywardsand

South Eyre roads at Clarkville,

with the majority supplying the

initial works for the Woodend

Bypass. But Baynons and

Heywards roads are narrow and

largely gravel, leaving residents

with safety and dust concerns. Ms

Edwardssaid legal advice

indicated allowing 150 or more

truck movements aday pounding

along roadsinarurallifestyle

zone could be abreach of the

District Plan.

Other breaches related to

quarrying on the riverbed, which

is council land and would need a

resource consent from the council.

Acouncil spokesperson said

SOL alreadyhad gravel extraction

consents from ECan, while the

transportation of the gravel is

authorised under the Woodend

Bypass designation, obtained by

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Agency (NZTA).

‘‘The council is confident its

position on the legality of gravel

extraction and transportation is

wellfounded. But we recognise it

may by subject to legal challenge.

If this occurs, council will be

prepared to defend its position.’’

Mayor Dan Gordon, councillors

and council staff have held several

meetings with residents and the

contractors and formed a

representative gravel haulage

reference group with all parties. A

40kph speed limit has been

imposed on Baynons and

Heywards roads, hours of

operation limited to 7am to 5pm

on weekdays and the use of engine

brakes prohibited. Clarkville

School on Heywards Road has

been excluded from the route,

while two intersections have been

changed from “Give Way” to

‘‘Stop”. Atemporary 60kph limit

has been put on South Eyre Rd.

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OPINION


Mayor Marie Black

Feedback required

on local govt reform

It would be remiss to not continue to

speak about the structural reform that is

called Simplifying LG.

If Canterbury moves towards amore

simplified local government structure,

there are both significant opportunities

and important challenges to consider.

Will this change improve efficiency

and strategic decision making while

retaining strong local representation

and community identity??

Currently, multiple councils

undertake similar functions including

planning, policy development,

procurement, information technology

and administration.

Reorganisation could reduce

duplication and potentially deliver cost

savings over time.

Issues such as water management,

roading networks, housing growth and

emergency management often crosses

boundaries.

Amore streamlined structurecould

enable Canterburytoplan and invest

more effectively across the region rather

than working in separate silos.

Larger organisations often have

greater ability to attract specialist staff

and undertake complex projects,and a

more unified Canterbury could

strengthen advocacy to central

government on critical issues,and

residents and businesses operating

across boundaries may benefit from

greater consistency in regulations or

consenting processes.

For rural districts the loss of local

voice is aconcern, with smaller

communities being overlooked, as

district councils often reflect the history,

cultureand aspirations of their

communities. Reorganisation can raise

concerns about losing local identity and

decisionmaking influence.

Canterbury is alarge and diverse

region, the needs of urban differ

considerably from those of rural and

remote communities.

Determining fair representation

acrossurban and rural areas can be

difficult. Population based models may

favour larger centres, while rural

communities seek assurance that their

voice remain influential.

What the government has announced

is called “Headstart” —aprocess which

councils can choose to enter, with a

deadline to do so by the August 9, 2026.

The default position is called

“Backstop” which means aposition will

be determined for you.

Thereare potential alliances

including working with our North

Canterbury neighbours of Waimakariri/

Kaikoura or with agreater rural

Canterbury collaboration which would

have similar interests and increase the

scale, orany of our other natural

neighbours including Marlborough and

the WestCoast.

If youhaven’t already done so, please

check out further information on the

Hurunui District Council website under

the tab Simplifying LG and provide us

some feedback by the June 21 by email to

feedback@hurunui.govt.nz and put

simplify in the subject line.

Decision pending on

Waipara 181ha solar

farm following hearing

DAVID HILL,


Adecision on aproposed solar farm in

North Canterbury will be at least a

month away.

Ahearing was held in the Omihi

Community Hall last month to

consider an application from Far

North Solar Farm Ltd to build a181ha

solar farm near Waipara, north of

Amberley.

Since the hearing, the

commissioners Dean Chrystal and

Shannon Bray have commissioned an

independent assessment of fire risk,

with the cooperation of Far North

Solar Farm Ltd.

It follows evidence presented at the

hearing by Waipara Valley

Community Collective Inc

spokesperson Elizabeth Kelsey.

She raised ‘‘a potential conflict of

interest’’, as Far North Solar Farm

Ltd and Renewable Engineering

Group, which completed the report,

have the same directors.

The report will be completed by

Stantec Ltd and is expected to take

four weeks to complete.

Prior to the hearing, Far North

Solar Farm Ltd reduced the scope of

its application by withdrawing 6.8ha

after it was found the land owner had

cleared indigenous vegetation

(matagouri), creating acompliance

issue under the Hurunui District Plan.

In asubmission to the hearing,Ms

Kelsey said amending the application

‘‘does not remove the clearance from

the scope of the application’’, or could

be considered ‘‘an abuse of process’’.

In response to aletter from the

Waipara Valley Community Collective

Inc in December, Mr Chrystal said the

applicant was able‘‘by law’’ to amend

the application ‘‘to address issues and

mitigate effects right up to and

including the hearing’’.

But the applicant could not expand

the scope of the project beyond what

was notified.

Opponents of the solar farm

proposal said it would have adverse

impacts on the environment and to

property values, pose risk to passing

motorists from glare from the panels

and questioned how the solar panels

would stand up to strong winds.

The Hurunui District Council

received 158 submissions, with 125

opposed to the proposed solar farm.

At its peak, the farm's 250,000 panels

would generate up to 144 megawatts,

enough to power an estimated 30,000

homes.

Environment Canterbury granted

nonnotified resource consents to the

project last year, despite a

700signature petition from local

residents calling on it to publicly

notify any consent application.



LETTER TO THE EDITOR

ASkinks Tail

Dear Editor,

Some back story to the skink

relocation of skink saga near

Kaiapoi. (North Canterbury News

April 30).

When the project was first mooted,

Te Kohaka oTuhaitara Trust offered

its coastal park as avenue —an

existing proven skink habitat, simple

relocation and free!

However, because the skinks are at

risk, aresourceconsent is required,

and the Department of Conservation

signalleditwould not grant

permission.

The reason —possible sea level rise

over the next 50 years could

endanger them.

Aclassic example of beaurocratic

nonsense overriding common sense.,

and the ratepayers and taxpayers

being dumped on from agreat height.

After all, who cares if NZTA add

another $120,000 to a$800 million

project, and the council is coerced

into contributing

Yours,

Al Blackie, Kaiapoi

Letters to the Editor

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nz.

Letters should be no longer than 250

words.

The deadline is noononMonday for

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They will be published at the

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This

Week

Sun

Fishing

Guide

Moon

Wind

Swell

Pegasus Bay

Tide Chart

3

2

Ok

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Jun 18 Jun 19 Jun 20 Jun 21 Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24

Rise 8:00am

Set 5:00pm

Best

Times

3:04am

3:32pm

Rise 10:46am

Set 8:28pm

Gentle Sturning

E

SE 0.6 m

Ok

Rise 8:00am

Set 5:00pm

Best

Times

4:00am

4:25pm

Rise 11:16am

Set 9:46pm

Gentle SW becoming

moderate S Moderate SW Moderate SW Moderate S

SE 0.9 m

Ok

Rise 8:01am

Set 5:00pm

Best

Times

4:50am

5:14pm

Rise 11:40am

Set11:00pm

Good

RANGIORA OCEANWATCH

Rise 8:01am

Set 5:00pm

Best

Times

5:36am

5:58pm

Rise 12:01pm

Rise 8:01am

Set 5:01pm

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Moderate SWturning

SE

Rise 8:02am

Set 5:01pm

Gentle SW turning

S

SE 0.9 mturning

NE E0.8 m SE0.9 m SE1.0 m SE0.8 m

3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9

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6:20am

6:41pm

Set12:09am

Rise 12:20pm

Good

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7:02am

7:23pm

Set 1:17am

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8:06pm

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Rise 1:00pm

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Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows

Waimakariri 7:01am 2.5 12:51am 0.3 8:00am 2.5 1:47am 0.4 8:58am 2.4 2:43am 0.4 9:55am 2.4 3:39am 0.5 10:50am 2.4 4:34am 0.5 11:44am 2.3 5:28am 0.6 12:05am 2.3 6:21am 0.6

Mouth

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By DAVIDHI L,

Local Democracy Reporter

It was hailed as a ‘onestop shop ’ to

make it quicker and easier to build

major projects when it pa sed into law

last December.

But none of the five North Canterbury

projects included in the Government’s

Fasttrack A provals Act have

progre sed beyond being ‘listed ’

projects in the fasttrack proce s.

They were among 149 projects listed

in the legislation.

In astatement released last w ek,

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop

and Regional Development Minister

Shane Jones said around 50 of the 149

projects had lodged substantive

a plications with the Environmental

Protection Authority (EPA), since the

a provals regime was established in

February.

Of those, none have b en a proved so

far, with the first eight expected to be

signed o f by the end of the year.

Proposed housing developments at

Ōhoka, W odend and west Rangiora

were listed in the legislation, along with

the W odend Bypa s and the Amuri

I rigation Company Ltd’s Balmoral

water storage facility and fish scr en.

An EPA spokesperson has confirmed

none of the five North Canterbury

projects have lodged substantivefasttrack

a plications.

Developers of alisted projectcan

a ply to the EPA where an ‘expert

panel’ wi l a se s the projectand

consult with ‘directly a fected groups ’.

Panel convenors determine the extent

of the consultation, meaning the is no

guarant e local communities wi l have a

say.

Thereisnotimeframe for alisted

projec to lodge an a plication, the

spokesperson said.

When the project list was a nounced

in October last year, Mr Bishop pointed

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 thenew WaimakaririDistrict Plan

adopted last month, meaningthey may

not n ed to be fasttracked.

Amuri I rigation Company

chairperson DavidCroft said the

company anticipated aresourceconsent

would be grantedbyEnvironment

Canterbury (ECan) in the next few

months, after it was lodged in2023.

‘It l oks like the normal consenting

proce s wi l be faster. In some waysit

would be the ideal situation because

everybody has had the chancetohave

their say in asystem they are familiar

with. ’

A$20m loan from the Government’s

Regional Infrastructure Fund was

a nounced earlier this month for the

Balmoral water storageproject.

The proposed Ōhoka development

was rejected from the District Plan,

after aprivate plan change requestwas

rejected by an independent

commi sioner in November 2023.

It is sti l subjec to an Environment

Courta peal.

An Environment Courtspokesperson

said the a pe lant, Carter Group, has

b endirected to advise the court by

August 2 ‘how or whether it intends to

proc ed ’.

Waimakariri District Council

development pla ning manager Ma t

Bacon said underthe new District Plan,

the site of the proposed Ohoka

development is zoned rura lifestyle.

It mean the farmland could be subdivided

into 4ha lots, but not into an

850home development as proposed.

Carter Group was contacted for

comment but areply had not b en

received by the time the North

Canterbury News wen to print.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

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on the community to come together to

support those doing it tough across the

region.

Community Wellbeing North

Canterbury Chief Executive Deirdre

Ryan says the need is growing, and more

people are reaching out for help for the

first time.

‘‘We are seeing more individuals and

families who have never needed support

before,” says Ryan.

‘‘Rising living costs are placing real

pressureonhouseholds, and winter

often adds another layer of challenge.’’

The Winter Care Drive provides a

practical way for the community to

respond, with donation collection points

set up across North Canterbury.

Donations of food and essential

household items, including toiletries

and cleaning products, will support the

Kaiapoi Foodbank as well as outreach

workacross the Waimakariri and

Hurunui districts.

“Our support goes beyond food

parcels,” says Ms Ryan.

‘‘Our social workers are out in the

community every day, working

alongside whānau and bringingsupport

directly to those who need it.

‘‘Donations help us provide food,

warmth, and care, while also supporting

our wider work with families and young

people.”

Anumber of local businesses have

partnered with Community Wellbeing

North Canterbury to host collection

sites, making it easier for the public to

contribute.

Collection sites include:

MoMac, 216 High Street, Rangiora

Anytime Fitness Rangiora, 194 King

Street, Rangiora

The Sterling Kaiapoi, 300 Island

Road, Silverstream

MainPower Stadium, 289 Coldstream

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Rangiora Fitness Centre, 345 Flaxton

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Rangiora

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Woodend

Community Wellbeing North

Canterbury, 200 King Street, Rangiora

Ray White Morris and Co, across

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Amberley

Ms Ryan says the response so far has

been encouraging, but ongoing support

is needed to ensure the organisation can

meet demand throughout the winter

months.

“This is atrue community effort. The

support we provide every day relies on

Working together. .. Community

Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust's

Rangiora office at 200 King Street from

which aWinter Care Drive has been

launched calling on the community to come

together to support those doing it tough

across the region.

PHOTO: FILE

the generosity of local people and

businesses, who continue to show up for

one another in meaningful ways.’’

Members of the public can donate at

collection sites or contribute online at

wellbeingnc.org.nz/wintercaredrive.

“To everyone who has already

supported this campaign, thank you.

Together, we can make sure people

across North Canterbury feel supported

and connected this winter.’’

Illegal dumping

Tyres, glass bottles, mattresses and

household rubbish are being dumped or

burnt in river beds in NorthCanterbury

and Kaikōura.

It is damaging ecosystems, and putting

birds, fish and people at risk.

Environment Canterbury says illegal

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up the mess which costs ratepayers.

It can also be costly to offenders.

Fines have been increased to $1500 —

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rubbish.

Compliance Officer Garry Husband

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items at the scene that can identify them.

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items, we’ll follow it up with enforcement

Dumped ... Aheap ofrubbish dumped in

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Exciting performance ... Dancers from the local Natasha Boon Dance Academy get ready

toprovide the half time entertainment, with about 200 other dancers, at the recent sold out

Crusaders match at One NZ Stadium.

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An epic performance

Thirty young North Canterbury students

experienced performing on one of the

Canterbury’s biggest sporting stages

recently.

The dancers from the local Natasha

Boon Dance Academy were part of the

half time entertainment last weekend

featuring more than 200 other dancers,

singers and aerial artists.

The performance was aMichael

Jackson Spectacular, featuring asixandahalfminute

medley of some of

Michael Jackson's most iconic songs, and

was produced by Epic Entertainment.

Academy director Natasha Boon has

been aperformer with Epic

Entertainment for the past eight years

and was part of the choreography team.

Through her involvement, the Natasha

Boon Dance Academy was invited to join

the halftimeshow.

Performing in front of acrowd of more

than 30,000 spectators, the dancers,aged

between 5to17, showcased their talent,

confidence, and dedication.

Natasha was not only one of the lead

choreographers for the performance but

alsotook to the field as aperformer

herself, making the experience

particularly special as she danced

alongside her own students.

“It was an incredible opportunity for

our dancers and amoment they will

remember for years to come,’’ she said.

"Seeing them perform with such

enthusiasm and professionalism in front

of such alarge crowd was something I

was extremely proud of.’’

The performance highlighted the hard

workand commitment of the dancers,

their families, and the wider dance

community, while providing aunique

opportunity for local young performers

to be partofamajor sporting event.

“Remarkably, the dancers had just one

week to learnand rehearse the

performance before taking to the field,”

Natasha said.

The board of NorthCanterbury’s water

services entity now has itsfull complement

of board members.

The Hurunui and Kaikōura district

councils have appointed their

representatives, to bring the Kaikōura

Hurunui Water Services Ltd (KHWS)

board to five members.

Murray Strong will represent the

Hurunui council and Diane Brandish has

been appointed by the Kaikōuracouncil.

The pair join chairperson Karl Smith,

Lee Babe and Ross Pickworth on the board

to support the new water services council

controlled organisation, which has been

established under the Local Water Done

Well legislation.

Mr Smith saidMrStrong and Ms

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always on

Brandish each brought ‘‘depth and

capability’’ to complement the board.

‘‘Together, they give our communities

confidence that KHWS has the governance

expertise and representation to establish a

strong, wellrun organisation from day

one.’’

Ms Brandish is achartered accountant

with experience in local government,

including spending two decades with the

Christchurch City Council.

She serves on the Kaikōura council’s

audit and risk committee and as adirector

of Innovative Waste Kaikōura.

Mr Strong has more than two decades

experience in governance for private,

public and notforprofit organisations,

and is the chair of Selwyn Water.

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Schoolreceives defibrilator

SHELLEY TOPP

The memory of aboy who died

from agenetic heart condition at

only fivemonthsold will live on at

Clarkville School where an

automated external defibrillator

(AED) has been installed.

It was installed at Clarkville

School after aparent, Larissa

Gardner, contacted Emma Lawler,

atrustee of the Embracing Hearts

Charitable Trust.

Larissa asked the trust to

consider donating an AED for

Clarkville Schooltosupport her

“heart kid’’ daughter Isobelle

Terry, aged 7, whose baby brother

Flynn died from agenetic heart

condition called dilated

cardiomyopathy.

Since then Isobelle has been

seen by acardiologist every year

for acheck up, as she may ‘‘grow

into the condition as she gets

older’’, Larissa says.

Isobelle's father, nana and one

of her uncles have been diagnosed

with the heart condition since

Flynn died.

The Embracing Hearts

Charitable Trust was established

in 2019 and aims to donate an AED

to every school or preschool in

New Zealand that has a“heart

kid".

To June 6this year they have

donated 146 AEDs nationwide,

and were happy to add Clarkville

School to that list.

“We purchase the AEDs we

donate from St John or Wellington

Free Ambulance, as we can

guarantee the quality of the AED

and any servicing required,’’

Emma says.

An added benefit of sourcing

them there is the free community

Special achievement ... Clarkville School's ``heart kid" Isobelle Terry,

aged 7, with acarry bag for the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

recently installed at the school. She is with her mum Larissa Gardner,

second from left, and school friends Elizabeth aged 12 and Jack aged 8. At

left is Clarkville real estate agent and Gilroy Nurseries coowner Tom Gilroy,

and Belinda and Brent Hobson (right) North Christchurch and North

Canterbury franchise owners of Exceed which funded the AEDthrough

sponsorship of Embracing Hearts.

PHOTO: KRIS BARROW

educationoffered, and being

added to the 111 emergency

telephone system, and locations

website/app.

Schools receiving AED’s are

often asked to help fund the cost of

the lockboxes for the devices with

afundraiser or support from local

businesses.

‘‘We do this because it is a

wonderful way to engage the

community and opens the

discussion about their AED and

the importance of having one in

the community,’’ Emma says.

AtClarkville School, anonuniform

day raised $300 to put

towards the $743.41 cost of

installing the AED in an alarmed

lockbox.

Clarkville real estate agent and

Gilroy Nurseries coowner Tom

Gilroy matched the donation and

Embracing Hearts funded the rest.

The AED device itself wasfully

funded by adonation from

Exceed, afranchise group

providing window and door

maintenance services to homes

throughoutNew Zealand.

Clarkville School principal Kris

Barrow says the AED is an

important resource for the school

and the community.

‘‘There isn’t another one in the

local area so Ihope this one at our

school will improve the health and

outcomes for people living here.’’

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Two North Canterbury

councils remain committed to

offering two of the lowest

average rate increases in the

country.

The Waimakariri District

Council adopted its final

2026/27 annual plan on

Tuesday, June 16, confirming

an average rate rise of 4.99

percent, or 2.9% excluding

water services.

Meanwhile, the Hurunui

District Council’s audit and

risk committee received an

update on the progress of its

annual plan, with aproposed

average rate rise of 5.31% or

3.97% excluding water

services.

Waimakariri district

councillors congratulated staff

for keeping expenses under

control in ‘‘trying economic

times’’ and without any loss of

services.

Deputy Mayor Philip

Redmond called it a

‘‘responsible and prudent’’

annual plan.

‘‘If rates capping was in

force we would have complied.

‘‘The cost of living for many

people has increase, so we

have contributed as best we

can to reducing those costs.’’

The council received 59

submissions during

consultation.

Mayor Dan Gordon said it

was important to hear from

residents, even though the

council had not been required

to consult, as there were no

major changes from the

2024/34 Long Term Plan.

‘‘How can you represent

your community without

hearing from them?’’

Among the submissions was

arequest for assistance from

the Kaiapoi Rugby Club, with

the council agreeing to provide

agrant of up to $90,000 towards

the upgrade of the club’s car

park.

Council finance and

business support general

manager Chris Genet said

council debt was expected to

climb to $261m by June 30,

while the operating income

was estimated to be $159m.

This represented adebt to

revenue ratio of 153%, well

below the 350% limit for

growth councils set by the

Local Government Funding

Agency, which sets rules and

monitors council borrowing.

The council also adopted a

statement of expectations and

information disclosure

policies for its new inhouse

water services business unit.

Hurunui District Council

chief financial officer Jason

Beck said the council had

received 45 items of feedback

during its consultation.

Councillors will discuss any

changes to the annual plan at a

council meeting on June 23,

before the final adoption of the

2026/27 annual plan on June

30.

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NC RESULTS

The Repair Shop :

WW11, by Jayne Dowle

From along lost dolly

to apilot's jacket,

Churchill's cook's bag

to alove letter hat box,

The Repair Shop:

World War II explores

the war in Britain and

beyond through arange

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Songs from the Shaky

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Songs from the Shaky

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islandnation. It's

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The Baker’s Book,byRuby Goss

RubyGoss has ambitiously brought together more

than 30 of Australia's bestfrom pastry chefs to

home bakers to community bakeries toshare the

recipes that bring them joy.

These titles are available in both Waimakariri

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Find out more about recent additions to the library

collection by going to the library catalogue at

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or contact your local library.

Rangiora 9Hole Golf

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Afree public meeting will be held at the

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illustratedpresentation. Afternoon tea. All

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throughout the festival to visit the light

displays, vote for their favourites and take

part in the Mārama colouring competition

for children.

Mārama, which is the Māori word for

light, illumination, clarity and

understanding, will also be encouraging

tamariki and whānau to embark on selfguided

evening walks and drivesaround

Oxford to explore all that the town has to

offer, including cafés,restaurants, shops

and galleries, and also celebrate Matariki.

This year the festival, whichopens on

June 27 and closes on July 12, has acentral

Matariki theme, ‘‘Matariki Herenga Waka

–The Mooring Place of Canoes’’.

‘‘The theme reflects connection,

remembrance, coming together and

looking forward with hope,’’ Experience

Oxford NZ chairwoman Tahlia Simpson

says.

Matariki has featured in the festival in

recent years as the significance of

celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand's

Māori New Year has become more widely

recognised.

However, 2026 marks the first time the

festival has fully embraced Matariki as its

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NC rugby teams to contest country honours

LINDSAYKERR

North Canterbury’s leading

rugby sides in the Luisetti

Seeds combined country

premier rugby championship,

will face each other in this

weekend’s grand final.

Kaiapoi had to confront an

overtime period before heading

off Darfield 3229, while

Glenmark Cheviot emerged

from the Waihorafortress at

Tai Tapu with a2617 victory

over the home side.

Played at home,Kaiapoi

faced aDarfield unit that came

to play and who gained an early

territorial advantage. This

however came to nothing and it

was Kaiapoi that scored first

through aTaine JacobsLawson

penalty, one that was quickly

followed by acrowd pleasing

try from fullback Max Dunbar.

With Darfield on attack and

seriously attacking the Kaiapoi

defence line, Dunbar seizedan

intercept opportunity and

sprinted 50 metres to score.

Darfield fought back and

scored atry after its forwards

rumbled over the line. It was

however Kaiapoi that had the

last say of the half scoring two

tries. The first after abuild up

that involved both backs and

forwards and Ryan Clark

touched down. This was

followed by Thomas Gunn who

skilfully charged down a

Darfield clearing kick.

Kaiapoi went to half time

with ahandy 227 lead and

looking confident that their

advantage would increase.

However it was Darfield that

scored first with aconverted try

before front rower Zach

Andrews muscled his way over

to score Kaiapoi’s fourth try.

The try was converted by

JacobsLawson, and Kaiapoi’s

advantage was out to 15 points.

Although thirty minutes was

remaining, acomfortable win

looked likely.

This did not eventuate and

Darfield fought back gaining

possession and territorial

advantage. Over the next 20

minutes they scored two tries

and then with five minutes

remaining apenalty bought

them level.

With darkness nearing the

teams faced ten minutes each

way to find awinner. Cramping

incidents began to feature and

it was not until after 5pmthe

final whistle blew.

AJacobsLawson penalty

gave Kaiapoi the advantage

mid way through the first 10

Cleared ... Kaiapoi Halfback Leo McConchie clears the ball during the

club’s semifinal match against Darfield in the Luisetti Seeds Premier

Mens Combined Country Competition, held at Kaiapoi on Saturday.

Kaiapoi won 32 –29.

PHOTOS: JOHN COSGROVE

minute spell. This was the only

points scored and an elated

Kaiapoi playing squad and its

supporterscelebrated the

prospectoffacing their

traditional rivals Glenmark

Cheviot in the grand final.

Scoreboard;

Kaiapoi 32; Max Dunbar,

Ryan Clark, Thomas Gunn,

ZacharyAndrews,tries. Taine

JacobsLawson, four

conversions and penalty.

Darfield 29.

Referee; Sam Ballantyne

GlenmarkCheviot’s daunting

challenge against the pool

winnersWaihora was a

typically hard fought affair.

However with afour try to

two advantage, Glenmark

Cheviot’s win was well

deserved.

Going into half time it led

1410 before two further tries

wereadded. In typical

Glenmarkfashion and eventual

domination up front

eventuated in three tries being

scored fromthe front row.

Scoreboard; Glenmark

Cheviot 26; Nick Hyde 2,

O’Donnell tries. AJMorris try

and 3conversions. Waihora 17.

In play off games for minor

placings, Oxford beat West

Melton 3526. Afeature of this

fixture was the performance of

Nick Inch who scored two tries

and converted five. Ohoka beat

Rakaia 4538 forfifth place and

Methven beat Ashley 3331 for

7th. It was acourageous effort

from an injury plagued Ashley

XV that had led 1712 late in the

first half.

Hurunui beat Saracens by

default.

The North Canterbury

premier competition resumes

on June 27.

In North Canterbury division

2, Kaikoura maintained its five

point competition lead over

Ohoka with a5324win over

Kaiapoi. Ohoka meanwhile

accounted for Woodend 4324.

Leading the way ... Kaiapoi

Captain Taine JacobsLawson in

action during his sides semifinal

match against Darfield.

Great start ... Kaiapoi’s Max Dunbar is chased by Darfield’s Oskar

Trafford as he runs the full length of the field to score atry in the semifinal.

RURAL LIFE


Rangiora Toyota RuralLife

Hands oninthe garden and the kitchen

JOHN COSGROVE

A handson approach to education is

encouraged as North Loburn School wants

its students to connect with the natural

world through tactile activities.

Activities include feeling the dirt on

their hands, sensing the textures of leaves,

and experiencing the slickness of cooking

oil on their fingers.

For the 80 students attending the school,

the Garden to Table and Paddock to Plate

programmes, held on alternate Thursdays,

are exciting parts of their curriculum.

The Paddock to Plate programmewas

established more than five years ago by

parents in the rural North Loburn

community and is aimed at teaching their

senior students aboutwhere their meat

comes from and how it is prepared for

them to enjoy.

The Garden to Table programmehas

been running for over ten years. It also

helps children understand where their

food comes from how to grow, harvest,

prepare and share deliciousfresh, healthy

food, giving them the opportunity to

sample awide variety of vegetables and

fruits grown on the school premises.

Students engage in variousactivities,

such as carefully potting tiny seeds,

watching them grow, weeding garden

beds, and harvesting vegetables.

Gardening specialist Melody Francois

says the children relish the opportunity to

get their hands dirty while learning.

‘‘The programme is all about helping

them understand how aseed sprouts, how

it grows, how to care for the surrounding

soil, what healthy plants need to grow, and

when to harvest them.

“Through these experiences, they learn

not only to enjoy wholesome, healthy food

but how to also save seeds for the next

crop.’’

AtNorth Loburn, awide variety of

seasonal vegetables and fruits are grown

throughout the year.

‘‘The children are involved in the entire

process and also learn about composting,

soil regeneration, and conservation,’’ says

Melody.

They also experience the joy of cooking,

of rubbing olive oil into focaccia bread or

squeezing fresh tomatoes for minestrone,

it’s all part of this unique learning

experience.

According to kitchen specialist tutor

Louisa Robinson, everything the children

learn while growing vegetables in the

school’s gardens ties into their school

curriculum.

‘‘Everything they are doing directly

relates to their maths, science, literacy

and topic studies,’’ she explains.

‘‘In these programmes, they learn about

fractions, division, and multiples. They

explore how plants grow, ecology, biology

and science, as well as whatmakes the

cuisine of different countries special.’’

This year, students are embarking on a

global journey by creating meals inspired

by the various countries and cultures

represented by their classmates and their

families.

After spending the morning in the

garden, the fruit and vegetables harvested

are turned into adelicious lunch for the

students and adults to sit downand enjoy

together. It is another important and

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Namingtime ... North Loburn School year one pupil Colette Wilke (left), Logan Webb(New

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valuable aspect of the programmes.

Principal Kate Hassall says the Garden

to Table and Paddock to Plate

programmes are highly valued by the

school community.

‘‘The children love it and we love having

our families, including our grandparents,

involved with delivering this programme.

‘‘We are very grateful to our whānau for

supporting us to provide these

programmes, and to our wider community

for supporting our major fundraiser, the

North Canterbury Kids Hunt, which

contributes to the funding of our Garden to

Table and Paddock to Plate programmes.

‘‘We are also very grateful to Harris

Meats, and Jade Fish Company for their

support. Without this support we simply

couldn't offer these very valuable

programmes.”

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the home combines comfort andpracticality withawood burner,two

heat pumps, and versatile living spacesthat adapt as your family

grows. Step outside and you'll discover where this property truly shines.

4 2 2 2

ForSale Buyers$790,000+

View Thu25Jun 3.00 -4.00pm


DayanMuntz

M 021 432 926

Finish it your wayinWaikari

Here's your chance to secure aproperty where theexpensive

groundwork is already done -and the upside is stillfirmly in your

hands. Extensively upgraded,this charming three-bedroom cottage

has undergone substantial improvements including brandnew exterior

cladding, new piles across much of the home,anew power board, full

double glazing inaluminium joinery, and alarge modern kitchen that

anchors the home beautifully.The structural heavy liftinghas been

taken care of -leaving you freetofocus on therewarding finishing

touches. Inside, the layoutispractical andcomfortable, offering alightfilled

living area, three doublebedrooms, afunctional bathroom and

separatetoilet.

3 1 1 1

Deadline Sale closesThursday9th

July, 2026 at 3.00pm, (unless sold

prior)



Dayan Muntz

M 021 432 926

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |pb.co.nz

Proudtobehere

Rural confidencereturns

asPropertyBrokers settles

$684 million infarm sales

Property Brokers is celebrating one of the most significant settlement

periods in its history, completing128 ruralproperty settlements worthmore

than $684 million between 28 Mayand 5June 2026.

The milestone reflects the strengthofNew Zealand’s

ruralproperty market andgrowing confidence

throughout thecountry’sprimary sector, withactivity

levels reachingheights notseenfor many years.

Of the 128 settlementscompleted nationally,81were

dairy farms, accountingfor $555 millionintransactions

and delivering amedian sale price of $5.5million.Across

all rural propertytypes, includingdairy, grazing,finishing

and mixed farming operations,the median sale price

was $3.85 million.

Canterbury playedasignificant role in this result,

contributing24settlements withacombined value

of $180,257,074.Dairyfarms continuedtoleadthe

market, with 16 Canterbury dairy farm settlements

totalling $161,487,074.

Property Brokers CanterburyRural ManagerGarethCox

says the results are areflection of renewed confidence,

strong buyerdemand andthe enduring appealof

quality farming assets.

“These results reflect the trust placed inour

business byfarming families across the country.

Our people understand rural New Zealand because

they live itevery day. We combine local specialist

expertise with national reach and scale, and that’s

proving incredibly powerful in today’s market.”

Thesettlements span the length of the countryand

have generally progressed smoothly, supportedby

favourable seasonalconditions, robust saleand purchase

agreements, andstrong collaborationbetween Property

Brokers’ rural teams andthe wider networkofrural

professionals involved in each transaction.

Akey driver behind the company’s success continues to

beits collaborativeapproach.

“Our Property Brokers rural model is built around

collaboration. Our rural agents work together

across regions to connect buyers and sellers and

achieve premium outcomes. The results we’re

seeing are aclear signal of long-term confidence in

New Zealand’s primary industries.”

Demand remainsparticularly strongfor quality farming

businesses, withwell-presented properties featuring

sound production fundamentalscontinuing to attract

significant buyer interest.

Thestrong settlement figures coincidewith improving

conditions across the wider ruraleconomy. Higher

commodity prices particularlyacross dairy andred meat

sectors,lower interest rates, improvingfarm profitability

andstronger overall sentiment areall contributing to

increasedmarket activity.

Just twelvemonths ago manyfarmingbusinesses

were focusedonmanaging uncertainty. Today, the

conversation hasshifted toward opportunity, growth

and investment.

There is renewed energy acrossthe sector as farmers

look ahead with confidence, businesses invest in growth

and rural communities benefit from improving economic

conditions.

The strength of the ruralproperty market extends well

beyond individual farm transactions. Strongfarming

businesses support local contractors,service providers,

rural professionals and provincial communities

throughout NewZealand.

ForCanterbury, the message is clear: buyer confidence

has returned, quality rural assets continue to attract

strong demand,and the region remains one of New

Zealand’s mostactiveand highly sought-after rural

property markets.

Withmarket conditions continuing to improveand

renewed optimism across the primary sector, now isan

excellent time to understand where your property sits in

the current market.

Gareth Cox

Rural Sales Consultant|Canterbury Rural Manager

Whether you’reconsidering your options, planning forthe future,orsimply seeking a

confidential marketupdate,don’t hesitatetocontact one of our local Property Brokersrural

specialistsfor an informed discussion.

Gareth Cox

CanterburyRural Manager

021 2509714

Maurice Newell

North Canterbury

027 240 1718

Cannan Elvines

North Canterbury

027 399 3229

Fraser Ibbotson

North Canterbury

021 574 037

Q032013

Property Brokers LtdLicensed REAA 2008|pb.co.nz

Proudtobehere

Boundary linesare indicativeonly

Boundarylines are indicative only

Upper Sefton Lots 3and 4McLeods Road

Premium lifestyle blocks–titlesimminent

•An outstanding opportunity to secure oneoftwo quality lifestyle blocks in sought-after Sefton/Ashley Downs

just 10 minutes from Rangiora andaround 35minutesfrom Christchurch International Airport.

•Lot 4(4.00ha) offersupper andlower terraceswith expansive rural andocean views, while Lot 3(4.62ha)

provides alargerlandholdingwith apicturesque ruraloutlook.

•Finished to ahighstandard,bothlotsinclude quality fencing, power to the boundary, approximately 1,800litres

per dayoftown water, a25,000L storagetank, and versatile rollingland suitedtoarange of lifestyle pursuits.

•With titles expected shortly, thisisarare opportunitytosecurepremium lifestyle land in aconvenient North

Canterbury location.

bayleys.co.nz/5530750

4 ha

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior)

1pm, Wed 8Jul 2026

251-253 High Street, Rangiora

Jack Pringle 027 533 4820

jack.pringle@bayleys.co.nz

Mark Pringle 027 4333334

mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008

NEW LISTING

Woodend 14 PascoeDrive

Ownerscommittedtotheirnextmove

Tuckedaway,this light, sun-filledhome offers the kind ofrelaxed, comfortable living families lookfor.The openplanlayout

giveseveryone room to be together while still allowing space to retreat. Bench seating in the dining

areacreates acosy spot to gather, while theheat pumpand gas fire keepthe home comfortable all year round.A

dedicatedoffice/study gives work-from-home life theseparation it deserves. Keep an eye on thekids whileyou are

cooking, as they play safelyinthe fully secure backyard. Thepaved outdoor area makes weekend BBQs, morning

coffees,and relaxed evenings simple.Set in aquietcul-de-sac whereneighboursknow each other and kids still ride

bikes and play outside. Head outfor walks, bikerides, or aday at the beach with WoodendBeach, trails, and

recreation optionsall within easyreach. With an offer on another property, our owners arecommitted to asale.

bayleys.co.nz/5530868

3 1 2 2

DeadlineSale (unless soldprior)

12pm, Wed 1Jul 2026

251-253 High Street, Rangiora

View Sun 12.30-1pm

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

AaronLaing 027 747 2833

aaron.laing@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN ANDPARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDER THEREA ACT2008

bayleys.co.nz

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

AMBERLEY 12 ClaremontCrescent

Stylishly Smart Entertainer!

Welcometothismuch-lovedClaremont Crescent home,

offeredasthe ownerdownsizes.Thiswell-builtproperty

sits on afully fenced 800sqm section, within walking

distance to Amberley shopsand amenities.

Inside features amodernkitchen with walk-inpantry,

open-planliving, andseamlessflowtoacoveredpatio

foralfrescoliving.

Threedouble bedroomsinclude aprimary with en suite,

walk-inrobe, andgardenaccess.

Adouble internal garage adds practicality,and the

beautifully maintained grounds boastfruit trees, garden

boxes, andample space.

3 2 2

OFFERS OVER $809,000

CONSIDERED

VIEW 12.45-1.15pm,

Sunday 21 June

Maria Rickerby

M 027 563 1733

E mrickerby@pggwrightson.co.nz

AMBERLEY 9MerinoCrescent

Where Family Life Feels Effortless

Discover modern comfortat9Merino Crescent,a

beautifully presentedhomeset on agenerous 708sqm

section. It offers four bedrooms,including aprivate

primarysuite with en suiteand walk-inwardrobe, plus

flexible spacefor ahomeofficeorguests.

Light-filledopen-plan living flowstoasunnynorthfacing

deck,perfect forentertaining, complemented by

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With adoubleinternalaccess garage,practical features

throughout,and easy-care, fully fenced grounds, this

Amberley home blends style, comfort, and

convenience.

4 2 2

OFFERS OVER $809,000

CONSIDERED

VIEW 12.00-12.30pm,

Sunday 21 June

Maria Rickerby

M 027 563 1733

E mrickerby@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/AMB43618

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23 KewaiCourt, Pegasus

48 Pateman Street, Rangiora

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3 2 2

159m 2 327m2

4 2 1

141m 2

454m2

Deadline Sale: 12pm Wed24thJun

View: 11am -11:30am Sun 21st Jun

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YOUR lOcalspecialists

fOR allYOUR gaRdeningneeds

Wintertreasures that brighten yourgarden

Inwinter, many trees and shrubs can be

beautiful. Some have bark or other

attractions that make them an asset

when leaveshave fallen. By Gillian Vine

Winter brings some special rewards

for the gardener. Nasty weather is a

heavensent excuse for curlingupwith a

garden catalogue or two and dreamingof

next summer’s flowers.

Those who venture outdoors have the

opportunity to appreciate the “bones” of

the garden, the form and bark of trees

and shrubs.

Often screened from springuntil

autumn by their foliage, they come into

their own when almost everything else is

sulking below the ground.

Flowering cherriesalmost invariably

have lovely bark but the doyenne is

Prunus serrulata.

This is not atree to grow for its flowers,

which are rather insipid, but for its

polished bark, as shiny as asergeant

major’s boots.

Other flowering cherrieshave silvergrey

bark that sets off afroth of spring

flowers and rich autumn leaf colour,

giving the canny gardener three features

in asmall tree.

Another tree with diverse features is

the rowan or mountain ash (Sorbus), a

toughie from the northern hemisphere

whose creamy flowers are followed by

bunches of berries in white, pink or

scarlet, and superb autumn colours in

Deciduous native. .. Fuschia excorticata which has atauype bark, slender flowers and

deep purple berries that bring native birds to the garden to dine.

PHOTO: FILE

colder areas. In winter, the smooth bark

is adelicate silver.

Of the small maples, Acer griseum has

exceptional bark but its enemy is wind

anditneeds afairly sheltered spot to do

well.

The buds of deciduous magnolias are

covered with kittensoft fur that

promises spring months before they

unfurl their exquisite petals. Liars they

may be but they do cheer the winterweary

gardener and children love to

stroke the silky buds.

Do not overlook natives. Most are

evergreen but the kotukutuku, our

deciduous native fuchsia (Fuchsia

excorticata), has taupe bark, slender

flowers and deep purple berries that

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bring native birds in search of afree

lunch. It will grow to about 5m in height

and as wide, although it can be kept

tightly pruned. The older it gets, the

better the papery bark seems to be.

Among evergreen natives, the cabbage

tree has beautifully chequered bark,

home of athousand insects. The leaves,

being so tough, were used, rather than

flax, by Maori for seafishing nets. Alas,

that toughness also means theleaves

play havoc with lawnmower blades, so it

is important to send out the children to

clear the lawns before mowing in

summer.

Akeake (Dodonaea viscosa) is an

evergreen native, asmall tree with

shaggylooking bark. The greenleafed

form is attractive enough but the purple

form puts it in the shade.

Ideal natives for those with limited

space are the lancewood (Pseudopanax

crassifolius) and toothed lancewood (P.

ferox).

The bark is often more attractive

during the immature phase of growth but

the end result —aslender small tree

with amop top —makes it worth growing

in every garden.

Thankfully, the purist attitude to

native plants has gone and those who mix

natives with exotics are no longer looked

upon as lesser beings by those who insist

the tangata whenua of the garden must

be kept apart from the migrants.

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9 10

455

SUDOKU

Every row, column and box should

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13 14 15 16 17

How many words of three ormore

letters, including plurals, can you make

from the six letters, using each only

once?

No words beginning with acapital are

allowed. There’s atleast one six-letter

word.

Good 14 Very Good 20 Excellent 25

18 19 20

21 22 23 24

25 26

27 28

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Haveyoursay on theHeadStart Pathway/

Amalgamation Consultation

Our consultation onthe Head Start Pathway/

Amalgamation is now open, and westill want to hear

from you.

The consultation outlines three possible options for

Waimakariri. We are seeking your feedback before

Council works with other councils in the region to

develop aformal proposal.

Whyshouldyou care aboutthe Head StartPathway?

Because any future changes tolocal government

in Canterbury could affect how decisions are made

for Waimakariri—the services you use, how your

community isrepresented and how local priorities

are heard.

The Government has released its Head Start

Pathway framework, which sets out aprocess for the

disestablishment ofregional councils and the potential

creation of unitary councils through amalgamation.

Your feedback will help Council understand what

matters most toWaimakariri residents asweconsider

our position.

Visit letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/head-start-pathway

to read more and have your say.

Drop-insessions

Come and chat with elected members and staff:

•Council Chambers, Rangiora | 24 June, 6–8pm

•Ruataniwha Centre, Kaiapoi | 30 June, 6–8pm

•Oxford Jaycee Hall, Oxford | 1July, 6–8pm.

Consultation closes 5pm, Sunday 5July.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Friday 3rdJuly

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Eclectic GypsyJazz

4.30pm Sunday 21 June

TicketsatHumanitix

LOST

DOG

PLEASE

HELP FIND

KISS

OLD MAN PINE $400,

mixed hardwood 3.7

$460, Pine $350. Phone

021 993 497.

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FIREWOOD Dry pine and

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WINZ approved. Order

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DIRECT CREMATION,

Phone 03 313 6948 or

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Meetings

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Rangiora

BowlingClub

Annual General

Meeting

Saturday 27th

June at 2pm

The Clubrooms

Good Street

Allwelcome

NOTICE OF AGM

FriendsOfRangioraHospital

Incorporated

TheAGM will be held at theRangiora

Health Hubon29th June 2026 at 7pm

Allwelcome

BALMORAL

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(BRACT)

AGM

Sunday 5 th July 2026

11am

Kaiapoi

WorkingMen’s Club

113 RavenQuay, Kaiapoi

2-year old black, white &tan Border Collie.

Lost 8th June near the North bank of the Waimakariri River

(Clarkville).

Kiss is very loved and this is out of

character. No sightings sofar.

Nervous &in flight mode

-will run from people and dogs.

FARMINGNOTICES

BUYING TRACTORS and

farming implements, I

may also buy older

tractors and implements

for repair or to

dismantle. What have

you got? Phone 027 434

1828.

MEAT

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PUBLIC NOTICES

STIHL SHOP

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equipment. Ride-ons,

chainsaws, trimmers,

parts and servicing. Visit

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6623004.

LOST &FOUND

FORSALE

Quality

BrownShaver

prelayer pullets

Supreme Efficient

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16 weeksold on

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TXT0272 742 945 or

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PUBLIC NOTICES

If you see Kiss DO NOT call or approach

Call Kirstin: 021 420 418

Scan the QRcode tolink tothe Bring Kiss Home Facebook page for further information

and toshare on social media.

FORSALE

AIR COMPRESSOR 445

LM $500, also bandsaw

vertical or horizontal

$250. Phone 021 133

7174

PEA STRAW for sale,

small bales $9 delivered,

minimum delivery 21

bales. Medium bales

$90 no minimum. Phone

021 077 3692

purchased another

vehicle so needs to go.

Mechanically ok but

needs tyres and bulbs

for warrant. Offers over

$1000. Phone 021 585

872

DOG

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SALES

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FOLK RECORDS

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teapot, Tamburlaine, Bill

Fay, Affinity, Tudor

Lodge, Nick Drake, David

Hollis etc, excellent

prices paid. Pennylane

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Dave 021 222 6144

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TOOLS, Garden, garage,

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Cash buyer. Phone 355-

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CANTERBURY HONDA records wanted, any maintenance, no job too Maraata, Hoani Te

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03 312 0145

HOLLAND, Brian John

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home in Oxford at

4.35pm on Monday 15th

June 2026; aged 75

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husband and soulmate

to Maureen, son of the

late John & Clarice

Father,

grandfather and great

grandfather to Patrick &

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DEATHS

Andrea, Delilah &

Ashton, Miki & Ari.

Zakariah, Milan & Etta.

Brother to the late Terry,

and Gaynor & Paul,

Philip, Leanne & Ravi.

Uncle to all his many,

many loved nieces and

nephews.

A celebration of Brian’s

life will be held on

Saturday the 20th of

June, 2026, 2pm at the

West Eyreton Hall, 2

Earlys Road, West

Eyreton. Please bring a

plate, tea & coffee

provided.

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messagesto

37 Gammans Road,

RD1 Oxford 7495.

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ANTHONY SYMONDS

Plastering &Painting

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experience

Allworkmanship

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Phone021 344 023

2502479

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PAINTERS

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Rob03327 7899

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and install cowls and 37

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

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Starlink /TV/Security

Cattle Problems

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• Wax removal using Microsuction

• Removalofforeign bodies

• Basichearing aidcare

• ACCprovider

• WarVeteran provider

• No medicalreferral

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ClinicsinRangiora and Amberley

Rest homes/retirement villages,bookingbyprior arrangement.

Bookings: Online www.earcare.nz |Phone 020 41242525

Email alison@earcare.nz | Ear Care Canterbury

• Starlink aerial mounting • Wi-Fiextensions

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• Alarminstallation

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www.tvsolutions.co.nz

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• Trucking

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• Sale ofunruly, difficult, pesky

cattle

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Craig Flintoft 03 312 9432

craigflintoft@gmail.com

2459888

Ear Health

Chiropractic Services

Septic Tanks

Automotive &Recovery

Your local independent

hearing experts

Full diagnostic hearing tests

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Hearing aids from all the major brands

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Call: (03) 423 3158

admin@setzaudiology.co.nz

83b Ivory St, Rangiora

Amberley Medical Centre, 6Hilton Dr

ACCRegistered Dr of Chiropractic

Dr Joy White

Wednesday

Dr Carissa McGregor

Tuesday &Thursday

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Bookings online: www.selecthealth.co.nz

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(03) 313-3963

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•Motorbike WOF

•Vehicle Servicing

&Repairs

•Tyres &Punctures

•Towing&Salvage

• CourtesyCar Available

• Cars wanted cash paid

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0272 588 366 13 StoneEyrePlace,

Mon –Fri 8am –5pm

Swannanoa

Windows&Doors

WINDOW MARKET PLACE

•New &Used

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•Windows &Doors

8am-5pmWeekdays

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215 WalthamRd, Sydenham

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Irrigation &Filtration

Air Conditioning

Sheds

BARN CRAFTLTD

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03 314 9480

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Electrical

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Canterburyry

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than 30 years

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313-6104

Tree Services

• Qualified Arborist

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• Land clearance

• Hedgetrimming

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TheGreen Team

Property MaintenanceLtd

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Painting Interior/Exterior,

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