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Award winning Cafe´ sold by its founders TIM AND TRISH Coleman have sold the Nor’Wester cafe´ in Amberley which they founded in 1997, reports Robyn Bristow . . . Amberley’s iconic restaurant, wine bar and cafe´ the Nor’Wester has been sold. Tim and Trish Coleman have sold the 17yearold multi award winning business, they nurtured from birth, to Broomfield couple Chris and Faye Port. The couple’s passion to provide a cafe´ experience in Amberley and a philosophy of never being afraid of failure, has put the cafe´ firmly on the map. Trish says in August 1997, after two years of planning, the once doctors surgery in Carters Road (State Highway One) became available and her brother Paul Gillman and his wife Ann had arrived home from Australia to join them in founding the cafe´. ‘‘People, property and finances came to together to help make the cafe´ happen, along with support from family and friends who believed we could do it,’’ says Trish. Tim, a builder at that time, says Amberley was ready to offer a cafe´ experience. ‘‘Once we secured the building we set out to make it happen,’’ says Tim who had worked on the building previously. They opened their doors at Canterbury Show weekend, 1997, using a sheet to screen out the sun that streamed in through the windows. ‘‘It was well received. We were green and were lucky to be able to employ Andrew Brown who was our opening chef. He was the executive chef at the Dunedin Club and had a lot of experience in hospitality,’’ says Trish. The couple initially believed they would develop a ‘‘taverntype’’ approach, but with Andrew’s experience it turned into a ‘‘food operation’’ with meals, wine and coffee. ‘‘We started out without a lot of systems

and basically built systems on a daily basis which we refined as we went along,’’ says Trish. It was June 1998 when the fledgling business scored a ‘‘coup’’ that put it on the national stage. ‘‘We were awarded the New Zealand Coffee Lovers public vote through the Cafe´ magazine. And that put us on TV One and had people wondering how a little cafe´ in a small town could beat cafe´s in Wellington and Christchurch. ‘‘The carpark was chocka first thing the next morning but in those days we didn’t open until 11am. We were operating tavern hours. We ran out of coffee and had to get more staff in to cope. It was huge and that put us on the map,’’ says Trish. It was a milestone in a business that has ebbed and flowed along the ‘‘natural path’’ of the business world. ‘‘You can’t always be on top. ‘‘We have certainly plateaued and dipped along the way and our success has been dependent on being able to attract people to the business,’’ she says. ‘‘It hasn’t been perfect. ‘‘Our failures and the way we have approached failure has been what has made this business. ‘‘We have never been afraid of failing. We never set out to fail but we we have always tried to minimise the risk of failure. Trish and Tim Coleman in front of the Nor’Wester which they have sold after 17 years. Continued Page 2

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Big ticket items given nod

By Kit Carson There are several ‘‘big ticket’’ items in the revised draft annual plan presented to the Waimakariri District Council last week. A 4.95 per cent district wide rates increase of 4.95 percent is forecast for the 20142015 year, similar to last year and is due to be confirmed by the council at a meeting on June 17. The council gave the nod to a budget of $4.58 million for the building of a replacement wharf on the Kaiapoi River, to be funded from the Earthquake Recovery Loan. While staff favour a floating platform structure, this has yet to be finalised and there will be further community consultation before the Kaiapoi Community Board makes a recommendation to the council on the pre ferred option. The historic scow, MV Tuhoe will continue to sail, thanks to a $200,000 council injection, after a survey revealed major problems requir ing repairs worth $255,000, of which $52,000 had been raised by the MV Tuhoe Rivertown Trust. Also approved was an additional $195,000 for the Kaiapoi Recreation Precinct, making a total budget of $808,000, to be funded from the Earthquake Recovery Fund. Work is expected to be finished at the end of this year. Development of a proposed tennis centre at Rangiora’s Pentecost Road moved a step

closer, with approval of $315,000, from the recreation account, for a car park. Work will not start until funding is confirmed for the centre, and the necessary consents are in place. Council also approved $185,000 for develop ing and sealing the Southbrook Park car park, funds again coming from the recreation account. There has also been movement on the possible indoor court basketball facility, with $50,000 from the recreation account being provided for further investigation and develop ment of a business plan. A final site for the complex has yet to be decided, along with a final price, although $26 million was the ‘‘ballpark figure’’ when the concept was floated. The council will spend $30,000 to buy and install a new security gate at the Rangiora airfield, funding from the recreation account. The work has been prompted by recent vandalism and potential threat to the aircraft based there. Oxford gets a $270,000 boost from the Earthquake Recovery Loan, $220,000 for seismic strengthening of the Oxford Service Centre and $50,000 for landscaping of the town hall site. Provision of quality water throughout the district had both a bitter and sweet taste to it during last week’s discussions. Staff sought a $1.4 million budget for the

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Hurunui library users spoke and their district councillors listened. Of 106 submissions received to the district’s draft annual plan and considered by council this week, 83 opposed a proposal to reduce the library capital budget, commonly known as ‘‘the book ‘‘ budget, from $67,000 to $40,000. ‘‘Obviously, with such overwhelming opposition to the proposal, we as a council, had to take it on board,’’ Mayor Winton Dalley said. The proposed cut has been dropped and the council will look achieving economies in other areas. Mr Dalley said it had always clear that the library service was popular throughout the district, but perhaps the extent of the popularity was under estimated. ‘‘The is a case of people being passionate enough to react to something in the draft plan and make their position clear. It’s democracy in action.’’ However, he said popular opinion would not always prevail as there would be decisions made at times that were unpopular with a majority of residents. The proposed cut would have meant 1000 fewer books being bought during the 2014 15 year. It would also have impacted on grants to voluntary libraries such as Greta Valley and Waiau and seen the annual spend on library books drop from $5.81 per head of population to $3.47, leaving Kaipara the only district library with a lower purchasing budget on a population basis. Hurunui district libraries have a membership of 6,234, just over 55 per cent of the population and above the national average. Over 130,000 books are issued per year, up to 50,000 more than libraries with a similar budget.

Staff, which started at six and has grown to 17, most of them fulltime, are either local or become locals. Trish says they were aware of the high rate of turnover of staff in the industry and strived to retain staff. ‘‘Staff retention has always been a part of our business strategy,’’ says Trish who says it’s important to guarantee the number of hours staff worked, regardless of circumstances and ensure they were paid a reasonable wage. ‘‘This has enabled them to see hospitality as a career and to build their lives on it,’’ she says. But Trish says while the awards gave the staff and business something to strive for and huge satisfaction, the true heroes of the business are the customers. ‘‘So many said it won’t work, but they believed and understood and never failed and helped create an icon. They stuck with us and never ever forgot us. We are so proud and lucky to have been able to have this business in our community. It has been a highlight of our life,’’ she says. The couple are now considering other business opportunities, but a three year restraint of trade will ensure they will not be moving back into the hospitality industry. ‘‘There will be no Caribbean holiday. We are not leaving Amberley but will spend more time in the Marlborough Sounds. ‘‘But it is always nice to come home.’’ Their last day is June 1 and the restaurant will reopen on June 6 under the new ownership.

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From Page 1 There were many variables that impacted on the business such as the customers, staff, supplies and adverse weather conditions. ‘‘But I think the formula was reasonably unique. We have been able to put some intelligence around serving so many different needs such as those who come for coffee and a muffin, a glass of wine or a beer or for dinner. ‘‘They have come in gumboots and high heels and we have been able to cater for them all,’’ she says. Their biggest hurdle has been perception. ‘‘Public perception of the business has led to some seeing us as sometimes being too upmarket. That has been one of my disappoint ment in some ways,’’ she says. Trish and Tim are modest about their achievement and their success on both the local and national cuisine stage. They have won multiple awards with a highlight for Trish being when she was awarded the 2009 Nestle´ professional Canterbury Hos pitality directors award for doing outstanding work in the industry. ‘‘That was the pinnacle for me as an individual,’’ says Trish. ‘‘We have won some pretty prestigious awards in hospitality and being acknowledged by our peers in the industry and our customers has been humbling. ‘‘It helps create benchmarks and creates opportunities to test ourselves and have certainly helped elevate the Nor’Wester experience and boosted team morale.’’

joining of the Rangiora and Ohoka water supplies to be funded 25 percent ($352,500) from the Ohoka water supply account and 75 percent ($1,057,500) in the form of a loan from the Rangiora water supply account. They were proposing the council act as lead contractor, recovering the $1,057,500 from the develop ment contribution to planned subdivisions. One councillor, in particular, would not have a bar of it, saying he and other councillors had been left out of discussions, and staff were at fault progressing the scheme which had been on the books for some time. The proposal has been shelved, with staff being instructed to look at what options are available to allow progress to be made. Council did, however, move on the connection of the Oxford Rural No 2 and the Oxford urban supply scheme, staff being given the go ahead to proceed with necessary design and construc tion works. The scheme has an estimated cost of $500,000. Work on the Mandeville, Fernside and Summerhill/West Eyreton supplies was also approved. The already approved Red Lion Corner realignment received an additional $300,000, to be funded 50 percent rates and and 50 percent from development contributions, bringing the total budget to $4.1 million. It will be used for landscaping around the War Memorial and the north east corner.

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Julia McLean in her garden shed in Ormandy Court, Amberley. from the boundary fence, which bounds a road, it will get blown away because it will be so much more vulnerable. ‘‘Who is going to put a shed in the middle of their garden. Just give us some peace,’’ says Mr Dvorak. ‘‘For the average punter the fairness of information accessibility and the cost is question able,’’ he says. Liz Martin, who moved to Amberley for a rural lifestyle and to be nearer family, says she is ‘‘really upset’’ with the garden shed fiasco and it is casting a ‘‘bad feeling about Amberley’’ over her. ‘‘I do my bit for the community in the way of voluntary work and delivering meals on wheels. ‘‘Now someone has made a complaint about the shed being on the boundary and that we should have had planning permission and I am very, very upset,’’ she says. Mrs Martin says the council should have some sort of education programme running about all the rules and regulations people, who are building new homes, should be made aware of. Council technical leader, building Kerry Walsh, says the rules are the rules, but the council does not actively scour every property in Amberley or elsewhere to ensure garden/utility

sheds comply. ‘‘We generally respond to complaints. That is how they get picked up. We don’t go out and actively look for illegal sheds,’’ he says. ‘‘It is a shame. But I have to follow the law. ‘‘It is pretty much the last straw for these people and I do feel sorry for them,’’ he says. As the situation heated up last week, Mr Walsh had found a clause in the Building Act and other information since that along with council dis cretion, may mean no consents are needed. However, the McLean’s garden shed in the front yard may still require a resource consent, he says. If owners chose this path, a building inspector would be sent to view the sheds and ascertain if they comply. ‘‘If they do then no building consent/Certifi cate of Acceptance will be required,’’ he says. Other possible solutions were being looked into also, but already the council is drawing up an information pamphlet to put in with building permits for new homes outlining requirements for garden sheds. Julia welcomes this news, but gives her no relief as their shed is still causing angst. ‘‘The road frontage issue is still an issue’’.

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By Robyn Bristow A storm is brewing over garden sheds in Ormandy Court, Amberley. And it is prompting Hurunui District Council building personnel to thumb their way through legislation to try and quell the rising angst. Regulations around small utility/garden sheds have turned life sour for at least three newcomers to the new subdivision two of them red zoned residents looking to restart their lives in a peaceful rural environment. They have been told their sheds, built to house the mower and tools, are too close to the boundary fence and are in breach of the Hurunui District Council’s district plan rules. The distance from the boundary fence should be the same as the height of the shed, but none of the resident’s were aware they needed building consent to build their sheds or a consent for a setback in their front yard. Julia McLean, who was red zoned in Kaiapoi and has had to fight some significant battles before and after shifting into her new Ormandy Court home, says it would appear many others in the small rural town are not aware of the rules either, citing several instances of sheds breaching the rules. She says suddenly she is locked into a battle with the council over their shed, lovingly built by her husband, Allan, who took time off work to build it and who made sure it was bolted to the concrete and was earthquake proof. They either cough up the fee for a consent of around $765 and hope they get it, or they will have to pull the shed down and get a Certificate of Acceptance, which also comes with a price tag of around $400. She says the advice from ‘‘local tradies’’, including builders was they did not need building consent because the shed was under 10 square metres. So up it went, only for a neighbour to complain to the council, which has resulted in several other homeowners being pinged by the council responding to the complaint. Julia says this complaintsbased approach immediately sets neighbours against neighbours. ‘‘There is no opportunity to mediate or understand the complaint. ‘‘You are immediately locked and loaded into a battle that is aggressive and costly,’’ she says. She says the council makes nothing available to new homeowners when they apply for building consent for their homes, to say they need consent for garden/utility sheds. Julia says a hunt around the council website proved to be a mission before she finally finding the information. Allen Dvorak, who was red zoned in Kaiapoi and has fallen victim to the Hurunui council’s district plan rules also, says it is nothing more than a money making venture by the council. He says if his shed was shifted three metres out

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Developer makes a return to Nth Canterbury The man who masterminded North Canterbury’s newest town, Pegasus, is behind a 1500 residential development, Ravenswood Village, across the highway. Bob Robertson, a director of Pegasus Town Ltd which went into receivership in August 16, 2007 (now ceased), after which Pegasus Town was sold to the Todd family, is the sole director of Infinity Investments Group the designer of the village and sole director of Ravenswood Developments Ltd which is developing it. The village will have its own fullscale super market, ‘‘big box’’ shopping complex, a full commercial centre with business and service providers and a wide range of amenities. Just 25 kilometres north of Christchurch in the Waimakariri district, the village will offer a range of new living options, from residential sections sized from 310m2 to over 700 m2, as well as stylish terraced homes. Ravenswood Developments general manager Paul Croft says the village will have a strong family focus, with broad appeal from first home buyers and young families to people looking to downsize, change their lifestyle or build a new home. ‘‘Ravenswood will have all the hallmarks of a great community with an emphasis on village style living,’’ says Mr Croft. ‘‘One of the key things the experience of the last three years has taught us is how important a sense of community is to Cantabrians. We are aiming to

create a place where you can get to know your neighbours, share in community activities, and enjoy a wide range of recreational features’’. The new village plan includes a wide range of amenities, from a heated community swimming pool, kids pool, gymnasium, community club rooms, children’s play areas and parks, to riverside walks and barbecue areas. The community also offers easy access to an array of leisure and recreational attractions at Pegasus including a lake and wetlands and beaches, as well as an awardwinning golf course, restaurants, cafes and wineries. ‘‘North Canterbury is one of the country’s fastest growing districts and with good reason. There’s so much on offer here, and everything at your doorstep from Christchurch city itself, just minutes down the motorway, and Christchurch Airport, to a whole region of fantastic outdoor attractions,’’ says Mr Croft. Mr Croft says Infinity Investments Group, which has won numerous development awards around New Zealand for successful master planned communities including the NZ Property Council Award for Best Urban Development in 2013, expect demand for properties to be strong. ‘‘Our pricing model in particular is designed to let more people get on the property ladder, or build the new home they have always wanted,’’ says Mr Croft. ‘‘But our approach also means a strong focus on

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Street artists create winery artwork Christchurch street artists Morpork and Yikes have created an eight metre by four metre artwork on the inside back wall of Pyramid Valley’s Vineyard’s new winery. Owners Claudia and Mike Weersing wanted to support the talent of the pair and invited them to visit the vineyard to commission a work. ‘‘I wanted them to show their expression of Pyramid Valley and what they felt while they were here,’’ says Claudia. ‘‘The art was to be totally representative of their emotions when walking the property and their subsequent creativity. ‘‘The work took four days to complete. It is a very emotional piece for me and it embraces everything about what we do here at Pyramid and the gifts of life we enjoy living in the country.’’ It was the grand opening of Oi You Rise when Claudia, who was instrumental in forming Cranmer Cantina popup restaurant to raise funds for various Christchurch charities, met street artist Morpork. ‘‘That moment was very special for me, I immediately connected with Morpork and had a guided tour through some of the work he and Yikes had been doing,’’ she says. ‘‘It was obvious to me that these artists needed the support of the community to allow for their true expression of what it is like living in a post earthquake city. ‘‘We have been most fortunate to see the evolution of street art across our city today; it

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Store finds home in stables ‘‘We have met so many people from the village since we opened the shop. ‘‘People that don’t go to the pub have come to have a look and say they are so pleased there is a shop back in their area,’’ says Debbie. Mindful of the heritage value of the building, a false floor has been put over the original cobbles. Not only will it protect them, but if at any stage some one wanted to reveal the old stable floors again, it would be easy to just lift the floor. While the shop mainly stocks grocery items at the moment, John says there are plans to extend it into a true general store, the sort where just about anything can be bought. ‘‘In the spring we would like to make it bigger and start selling bedding plants and other gardening stuff as well as household items,’’ says John. While the present Star and Garter Hotel

By Amanda Bowes Waikari has a grocery store again and business has been brisk since it opened its doors last Friday. Proprietors of the Star and Garter Hotel, John Mably and Debbie Atkinson have converted the old stables into a grocery store with further expansion planned in the spring. Debbie says the decision to open a store came about by locals popping into the pub asking for all manner of items, including sour cream and cabbages. ‘‘After the Four Square closed, we waited for someone to set up a grocery, but noone did. The stables were empty and we saw an opportunity to provide a service that had always been in Waikari, but taken away,’’ says John. John has a strong grocery background and after a year at the Star and Garter saw a real opportunity to utilise the old stables and complement their pub business.

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Electorate Chat With Kate Wilkinson, MP for Waimakariri.

Kate Wilkinson bids adieu to Earthquakes have failed to The News as retirement nears shake Kaiapoi’s foundations

With the House rising for the final time at the end of July, we are certainly nearing the end of the 50th Parliament. I am not standing for reelection in Sept ember and, while I am excited to be taking on new opportunities, I will always cherish my time of working for our residents of Waimakariri as their MP. Because we enter the regulated period on June 20, this will be my last column. My offices remain open until polling day and I will certainly continue to work hard to assist people. It has been an honour to serve Waimakariri over a period marked by many changes in our region. Tomorrow, I will be assisting with the sod turning ceremony of North Canterbury’s very own health hub located in Rangiora. This milestone has been long awaited by our residents and tomorrow will be a very special day for me. I regard the health hub as my key achieve ment as MP it will be a facility well equipped to meet the growing demands of our expanding district. The St John paramedic team will continue to be available to serve residents afterhours and this awardwinning response model has cer tainly proved its worth. Like every Canterbury member of Parlia ment, the earthquake events will always stand out for me. I feel honoured to have helped our district in my capacity through what has surely been its darkest time from shovelling silt

during those early days to informing residents of each and every new service and/or funding Government provided towards our recovery as well as the hours and hours of work helping our residents navigate through the repair and rebuild of their houses. We have all learnt so much together, developing a new vocabulary along the way and learning about resilience and community concepts we lived and which held us together so well so that we, today, are able to send delegates to other parts of the world to help them benefit from our experiences. Another personal highlight was facilitating the exemption of parts of Kaiapoi from noise contour restrictions imposed by Christchurch International Airport. This freed about 550 sections in Silverstream Estates for development to accommodate many of our redzoned residents who wanted to remain in Kaiapoi. The building of the onramp from the northern motorway, directing traffic into Kaia poi’s central business district and the tills of our local retailers, and the variable speed signs outside Swannanoa School are also projects that I have been glad to have assisted. In the months remaining, my offices and I will continue to work hard to assist residents through a range of issues and I welcome anyone who wants to pop in. Residents will also see me out and about with new candidate Matt Doocey and I do hope that you will stop us for a chat.

Finally our own Countdown is here! There’s busyness all around. Mothers, with children hanging off their trolley and fathers doing late night shopping with daughter or son able to finally get a chance to go out just with dad or mum. Yes, even children pushing trolleys for their parents. Everyone is in a flurry of excitement. The staff are at their very best with a cheery hello and a wave if they know you. The supermarket is bright, shiny and clean making it such a happy place to visit. For those who have been successful to obtain jobs here, well done. But for those less fortunate, I have good news for you today. We all dream dreams and I’m sure you’re no exception.

You’ve dreamt of victory in your finance, your health, you relationship, the job you’re pursuing. Well, this has probably been one of those dreams and now it’s not to be. We all face situations from time to time that seem impossible; and I know it’s easy to become discouraged and think that things will never work out. But you are special to God. Just as he provided food during the great exodus of the Israelites for 40 years. He is just as eager to provide today for those who look to Him. Actually, it is not so much a question of can God provide, as it is, we will trust Him to provide? Lola Love Senior Pastor !nspireChurchAmberley

Last weekend I had the pleasure of officially opening the Kaiapoi Brass Band’s new band rooms in Stone Street. They lost their previous place in Charles Street in the September quake and until relatively recently have been making do at the Kaiapoi Club’s bowls pavilion. The Kaiapoi Brass Band was founded in 1885 and has been part of the fabric of the community ever since. As a District we rely on them, along with their counterparts in the Rangiora Brass Band and the McAlpines North Canter bury Highland Pipe Band, on civic occa sions like ANZAC Day and the Christmas parades, but as well as when they provide entertainment on other occasions through the year. On top of that, all three bands provide musical education for young people. One of the features of our community postearthquakes has been the determined way in which dislocated community groups of all kinds have been able to keep going and work towards new premises.

In some cases, they have had to operate out of temporary locations, as with the North Canterbury Musical Society which has now produced three major produc tions away from the Rangiora Town Hall, or several churches that have had to relocate. Others have shared with other clubs until new premises were ready. Keeping community groups going has been important part of the recovery and the Council has worked to make it happen wherever possible. Soon, the official openings of the housing for the elderly units (‘‘Ranui Mews’’) in Williams Street and the Kaia poi Riverside Bowling Club will take place, and Coffee Culture will complete their move into Blackwells building. The Corcoran French legal firm recently officially ‘‘opened’’ their temporary becomepermanent offices. We still have some way to go in Kaiapoi, and in central Rangiora, but bitbybit the rebuild is happening.

Creature Comforts by Nancy Swarbrick New Zealand has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world: more than half of all Kiwi households have a cat and nearly a third have a dog, while many have other pets. Yet until now no book has explored how pet keeping came to be such an integral part of the New Zealand way of life. Be Careful What You Wish For by Jeffrey Archer This book opens with Harry Clifton and his wife Emma rushing to hospital to learn the fate of their son Sebastian, who has been involved in a fatal car accident. But who died, Sebastian or his best friend Bruno? From Earth’s End by Adrian Kinnaird Discover the origins of New Zealand comics, from the pioneering local cartoonists of the early twentieth century, to the rebirth of local comics in the 1970s, through to the bestselling graphic novels of today. The collection showcases comics from 30 of New Zealand’s best cartoonists, ranging from internationally acclaimed creators, to emerging new talents. These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. Find out more about recent additions to the library collection by going to the library catalogue at waimakariri .kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact your local library.

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Top drivers in Rally of Canterbury The Lone Star Rally of Canterbury will bring the Brian Green Property Group NZ Rally cham pionship to Christchurch and North Canterbury on May 31 and June 1. With new backing from The Lone Star Cafe´ and Bar group, along with their sidekicks at Joes Garage, the rally promises top level action. New Zealand’s best rally teams will tackle the first two Ashley forest stages in the dark on Saturday night, then race along many of North Canterbury’s best gravel public roads on Sunday, finishing the high speed action with another run over the two forest stages Sunday afternoon.

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Rare 1923 car taking shape By Amanda Bowes A 1923 Armstrong Siddeley Tourer Cub, believed to be the only known one of its kind, is proving a challenge to restore. The car belongs to Ray Miller, from Hawarden and The News, then the Hurunui News, ran a story about its impending resto ration when it was still just a chassis, doors and seat. A couple of years on and the car is slowly coming back from the brink of extinction, but for Ray, it is like trying to solve a complicated puzzle. ‘‘There are no more of these cars around, so I am working from pictures. ‘‘The most difficult thing is working out how to make the workings of the bows which hold the hood in place.’’ Because the whole assembly for the soft top hood was no longer on the car, Ray is still trying to work out how it would have fitted together. While a lot of the car was missing when he bought it, there were parts that are often missing from old vehicles still there. The leather for the doors is still intact, albeit slightly worse for wear, but still totally usable. Ray says his wife Glenis, will bring the leather back to its original condition. The instruments haven’t been altered since 1923, but the panel has been restored using a nice piece of oak wardrobe. The wheels are original disc wheels sporting 20 inch tyres. The Siddeley’s engine will soon be reinstalled when it comes back from Christchurch, where it is having new life breathed into it. The Armstrong, in 1923, was promoted as a family car and advertised as ‘‘having with a wide track and high ground clearance which made the car suitable for the poor roads of colonial countries.’’ It had a 1852cc engine and ran 26 to 28 miles to the gallon, with the petrol tank holding enough to travel 200 miles. The cost was 360 pounds making it afford able for those on an average income. The tourer was the basic model with the soft top coming back from the the rear seats, while Ray’s model included a dickey seat which didn’t

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Award for fire service He was also involved in designing and fitting a new tank for the tanker. He admits being ‘‘fairly protective’’ of the tanker, and gives it a careful once over after others have driven it. Mr Cowens is responsible for minor mainten ance on both the Waimakariri District Council owned tanker and the Fire Service appliance. He also keeps tracks of Certificates of Fitness and ensures they are current. ‘‘I’ve always been mechanical and it’s something I really enjoy doing.’’ Looking back over his years as a volunteer, Mr Cowens admits one of the most sobering experiences for him was carting water to the doomed CTV building in the wake of the February 22, 2011, earthquake. The Cust brigade put in four nights of 12hour shifts helping out. ‘‘It’s one of those things that stays with you. ‘‘Even now, I can recall looking at the sheer volume of work that had to be done and wondering how it could be achieved.’’ Closer to home, Mr Cowens says one of the largest property fires he attended was the old Bankhead Homestead, about two years ago. ‘‘The alarm was raised at 1.15 and we left about 7am. The local brigades did a marvellous job to save what they did.’’ With the Cust brigade up full strength and prospective volunteers in the wings, Mr Cowens has taken a minor step back to volunteer support status, which means he does not act as officer in charge of a callout, does not enter situations where breathing apparatus is necessary and does not go to the front of a fire. ‘‘There are more than enough younger and fitter volunteers around to do that,’’ he says.

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Rip Snorter, the annual Parnassus/Cheviot hunt, is fast approaching with around 150 competitors expected. Organised by the Cheviot Area School Home and School Association, the hunt is set down for the weekend starting Friday, June 6. ‘‘The more the merrier is what we are aiming for,’’ says association president Zaya Donald son. ‘‘It’s got something for everyone, the chil dren men and women.’’ On offer are prizes for the heaviest board, the heaviest sow, overall average weight, heaviest deer, and more. There is a competition for younger hunters, plus children who can chase down the largest hare, rabbit and possum. There is even a prize for the longest possum tail. ‘‘Each year the hunt raises funds for those little extras that the ministry doesn’t provide for,’’ says Zaya.

Proceeds from last year went towards a new outdoor table for the lunch area, which also doubles as an open air classroom when the weather suits. This year’s hunt is focused on being family friendly, with fun and games for all to participate in, being held at the weighup. So far entries are consistent with previous year, but more are welcome. Entry is simple, through the Parnassus/ Cheviot Pig Hunt facebook, open until Monday, June 2. Serious hunters can start the chase at 12.01am on the Friday, with the weighin closing at 2.30pm on Saturday. Rip Snorter attracts hunters from through out Canterbury, Kaikoura, Marlborough, the West Coast and Buller. ‘‘A lot of those entering have connections with the Cheviot area and return year after year,’’ Zaya says ‘‘It’s great to see three

generations of families spending time together, doing things they all enjoy. ‘‘At last year’s weighin one young hunter arrived with two stags while his father came back emptyhanded. That’s’s what this is all about.’’ Zaya says the organizing committee wants to acknowledge the continuing support of all the sponsors, who help make the event such a success. This year the event is registered with Ridgeline, for the Biggest Wild Boar Hunt, which allows the local winner of the biggest board to go into the weighin for the biggest in the country, and a chance to win $2500 worth of Ridgeline prizes. The weighin and prizegiving will be held into the Cheviot Rugby Club room on Ward Road. For the winners of each section there is a cash prize, as well as the opportunity to win a rifle for one lucky person.

Greta Valley speaks out about budget cut Greta Valley librarian Lynette Mears and community library committee chair Lennie Harrison are two of many who opposed the Hurunui District Council’s proposal to cut it ‘‘book budget’’. ‘‘We strongly object to such a course,’’ Mrs Harrison said in a submission to the council’s draft annual plan submissions hearing this week. ‘‘It will mean that the Amberley library will have far fewer books available for loan to our library. ‘‘The Greta Valley Community Library has been a community hub for a very long

time for those who don’t have children at school ‘‘It acts as an important catalyst to draw us into a functioning community, which in turn ensures the wellbeing and sense of belong ing for many.’’ Mrs Harrison said the library, together with sports clubs and the like continued to fulfill that role. ‘‘All these years it has been run exclusively by dedicated volunteers who see the library and our community as worthwhile projects to give time and effort to.’’ Mrs Harrison said her community was sparsely populated and there fore easily knocked off balance. ‘‘The continuing thriving of community hubs is necessary for continuing wellbeing. ‘‘We implore you to reconsider and

reverse the proposed plan to cut funding for bookstock but, instead, to increase it.’’ For her part , Mrs Meares told the council she had been the Greta Valley librarian for 30 years and and was just one of many working throughout the district to maintain the high standard that has been achieved over the years. ‘‘Will the council be proud to be second to last in New Zealand for the amount allo cated to book buying? ‘‘It certainly does not have a good look, ‘‘ she said ‘‘There has been a huge pride in this library and and its service since it was built, particularly important to the very young and the very old. Please reconsider this proposal. It is a bad one which will ultimately be self defeating.’’

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Centre site blessed Kaikoura’s long awaited Integrated Family Health Centre’s site has been given a tradi tional Maori blessing as building is about to start. Members from the community and repre sentatives from Te Runanga o Kaikoura, the Kaikoura District Council, the Kaikoura Health Facility Charitable Trust, Canterbury District Health Board, Arrow International, and Kai koura MP Colin King gathered at dawn with for the official ceremony. The ceremony marked the farewell of the old Kaikoura Hospital, the preparation for the new Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre and was a welcome to Arrow International as the construction contractor. Sir Mark Solomon acknowledged the sadness of losing the old buildings but says the new building will give the community hope for the future. ‘‘As a family this hospital has been here for us for everything from births, and deaths to cut thumbs. We are sad to see it go, but at the same time we know that what replaces it will be a great benefit to the community,’’ Sir Mark said. David Meates, Canterbury District Health Board chief executive, says the ceremony highlights new beginnings. ‘‘Thanks for making the journey to mark the event. Enabling works start soon which signal the start of something really exciting for Kaikoura. It’s been a long road to get here but thanks to lots of hard work by the community we are at a point where we can start construction,’’ says Mr Meates. ‘‘The town is a growing international tourist destination and now we will have quality facilities to offer. We couldn’t have done it without the help and support of the people of Kaikoura as well as the district council for both their patience and enthusiasm.’’ The new $13 million Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre will replace the old hospital and provide facilities for primary care, aged care, acute care, maternity care, radiology services and trauma stabilisation. The ceremony was very significant for Dr Lloyd Johnson, now retired, who served for

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Olympic dreams for Cheviot equestrian By David Hill Davina Waddy (17) dreams of competing in the Olympic Games one day she is just not sure which sport. The Cheviot teenager is New Zealand’s top junior (under18) rider in equestrian and she recently trialled for the national junior women’s rowing team. Davina claimed the junior rider of the year title at the South Island threeday equestrian event at McLeans Island, near Christ church last month. The next day she boarded a plane to Lake Karapiro, near Ham ilton, to trial for the New Zealand junior women’s rowing team. Just last week Davina learned she had won national junior rider series on her onestar horse Mil burn Maringo, aka Sparrow, a title she thought she blown after a riding accident during the final threeday event of the season at Taupo earlier this month. After completing a clear round in the cross country on Sparrow, Davina had an accident in the practice arena while warming up with her second horse Jonah. She returned from hospital the next day with her ankle strapped up and was lifted on to Sparrow to enable her to compete in the showjumping, but after knocking down a single rail she was certain she would have to settle for second place in the series. ‘‘It was annoying because I couldn’t ride like I usually do.’’ However, she will now attend a conference dinner in Auckland on July 5 to accept the junior rider series title, which is ‘‘very unex pected and exciting as I haven’t had as many starts this season as I

Davina Waddy accepts her trophy for winning junior rider of the year. would have liked, due to balancing rowing and riding’’. While Davina says she has rid den horses and ponies ‘‘pretty

much since I could walk’’, she is a novice rower with just one season of competitive rowing. ‘‘Each year since year 9 I have

always liked the look of the sport and being my last year and last chance to row while at school I decided to give it a shot.’’

Davina’s mother Olivia Waddy was a competitive equestrian rider for several years and is now a registered instructor, it was only natural for Davina to take an interest in the sport from a young age. Her parents run a 242 hectare sheep and beef farm Milburn, near Cheviot. During the week Davina is a border at Christchurch Girls High School and she says being away from her horses has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is allowing her to concentrate on her school work and try out new sports. Her school blazer tells the story of her sporting school sporting ability. She has badges for equestrian, rowing, netball and skiing and she also plays basketball and volleyball during her time at high school. ‘‘Sometimes it’s hard if you miss more than a week of school, but I seem to be able to catch up all right. ‘‘I wouldn’t have been able to do all of it without Mum doing a lot of behind the scenes work. She really is my top groom, coach and idol all in one.’’ Next year Davina plans to study health sciences at Otago University and she admits it will be difficult to juggle her various sporting inter ests. She knows the day will come when she will need to choose one sport, if she wants to compete at the highest level. ‘‘Sport has always been my thing, probably a bit more than school work. ‘‘I have always played quite a wide range of sports, so I’ve just got to pick a sport.’’

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Rangiora recovery office to close By Matt Doocey, National party candidate Waimakariri Waimakariri residents driving to and from Christchurch are experiencing the side effects of living in what is now one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. The Waimakariri district has experienced population growth of over 16% between 2006 and 2013. This means more cars on the road and an increased dependency on the northern arterial transport link. We need a new and fresh approach to the challenges ahead. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has a major programme of works planned in the south of the Waimakariri electorate with the Western Belfast bypass and the Northern Arterial motorway being built. The National government is investing $300m into these improvements and once completed will result in significant reduc tions in congestion and travel time. I have met with the Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee with Kate Wilkinson to advocate for these to commence as soon as possible. Building more roads, however, is only part of the solution in the longer term. With a young family, like other parents, I

have hopes for the Canterbury they will inherit. We need to assess the feasibility of a rapid transit system that will transport Cantab rians throughout Greater Christchurch including Rangiora and Kaiapoi. Auckland’s experience shows us this takes time and effort; should such a long term and large project stack up financially we would need to act soon. In the short term there are several options that should be explored. These include a regular express bus service at peak times departing from both Rangiora and Kaiapoi, how about having three out of the four lanes of the motorway going in the peak traffic direction in the morning and evening or a Carpool lane? The NZTA installed traffic bollards along the Tram Road onramp only a few weeks ago. The idea is to help improve traffic flow on the motorway during the peak morning rush. This is the first of the short term measures to reduce driver delays and frustration. I would be interested to hear from drivers whether you think this initiative has been successful. I really look forward to listening to what readers say about these topics as I move around the community during my campaign.

Fletcher EQR is closing its Rangiora office as repairs to earthquakedamaged homes in Rangi ora and North Canterbury near an end. More than 4200 EQC repairs have been completed with fewer than 450 remaining. As well, more than 1100 emergency repairs have been done. The work is project managed by Fletcher EQR which will be close its Rangiora, Victoria Street office tomorrow as its lease expires. Operations manager Walt Friedel says the reducing work load means EQC can not justify setting up a new walkin facility. ‘‘Repair teams always meet homeowners at the property to be repaired so there’ll be little or no impact for them.’’ Most of the Rangiora staff will relocate to the Pages hub in Christchurch which has been the managing hub for North Canterbury repairs since last year. Mr Friedel says the repair programme has provided work for more than 110 contractors through the Rangiora hub since it began in 2010.

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Midwinter splash planned Rangiora businesses are getting set for a mid winter splash in July. Rangiora Promotions is planning to warm up winter with a Midwinter Splash on Saturday July 26 from 11am. Coordinator Kirstyn Barnett says businesses will set an agreed fundraising target and if this is reach managers or high profile staff will have the pleasure of jumping into an icy pool of water provided by the Lions Club in High Street Rangiora.

Among them is Oxfordbased contractor Richard Wills, coowner of A Brush Painters, who says the earthquake repairs have been a boon both for his business and the region. ‘‘We were a twoman operation before the quakes happened. ‘‘Now I have as many as 12 men working for me, with four travelling out every day from Christchurch. We provide painters, plasterers and a builder and we can call on plumbers and carpet layers. ‘‘I feel I’ve been lucky to have been involved in the project almost from the start.’’ Richard says he and his team have travelled thousands of kilometres to get to around 400 repairs throughout North Canterbury but he believes they have provided great service to their home owners, and ‘‘99 per cent of them have been fantastic to deal with’’. Amberleybased Peter Jackson of PJ Painters signed up for the repair project on day one and has worked on more than 500 repairs.

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YES programme proves a hit Kaikoura’s success in introducing young people to the emergency services could soon be transplanted into other North Canterbury communities. Representatives of Kaikoura’s recently completed YES (youth in emergency services) programme attended an announcement in Kaiapoi on Friday with Minister of Youth Affairs and Civil Defence Nikki Kaye to extend the programme to another 20 communities. Kaikoura was one of six towns chosen to participate in the programme this year after it was piloted in Rotorua last year. It got under way in Kaikoura in March and a graduation was held on Friday evening to recognise the efforts of the 16 young people who completed the eight week programme.

Kaikoura YES coordinator Nigel Elson says he is thrilled with the initiative’s success. ‘‘I was slightly skeptical at the start that we would get the kids to commit to that timeframe, but we didn’t have anybody drop out during the eight weeks, even though it wasn’t compulsory to complete the eight weeks.’’ Mr Elson says he is already aware of three new recruits to the local coastguard and a fourth participant has indicated she will join St John when she moves to Dunedin next year to study at Otago University. ‘‘We’re not going to get all of them getting involved locally. You’ve got to expect that. They’re at an age when they are looking at moving away for education

which is their right, but if it sows a seed of interest then we have certainly achieved our objective.’’ At Friday’s announcement in Kaiapoi, Ms Kaye said the Ministry of Youth Affairs had made $200,000 available to extend the programme to a further 20 New Zealand communities between 2014 and 2016. ‘‘This project gives young New Zea landers an opportunity to give back to their communities and see firsthand the outstanding job that our emergency services do,’’ Ms Kaye says. The ministry will call for expressions of interest from local communities later this year. More information on the YES programme can be found at www.myd.govt.nz.

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Tourism bouncing back Winston Gray is feeling positive about the future after a trip to the annual TRENZ tourism conference in Auck land last week. The Kaikoura Mayor attended the Tourism Industry Association’s annual showcase of New Zealand tourism and says the trip was well worth it. ‘‘Generally throughout the country tourism is looking good. It is certainly on the up.’’ Mr Gray says the change in fortunes is due to a number of factors, including a stronger global economy, as well as the strength of the New

Zealand economy and the earth quake recovery. ‘‘It’s all very positive. I think there’s going to be a lot more investment in tourism in the near future. We just don’t want someone to come along and knock the world over with another global crisis.’’ Mr Gray says Destination Kai koura and Whalewatch both had stands at TRENZ and reported ‘‘good feedback and they had plenty of interviews with tourism operators’’. More than 1000 delegates from New Zealand and around 30 coun tries attended TRENZ 2014.

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New dog training comes to North Canty North Canterbury’s growing population has led to the formation of a new dog training club to help the community with their dogs. President Jean Pierre Derveaux says the North Canterbury Dog Training Club has been registered with the New Zealand Kennel Club and will host its first training night at the Rangiora Showgrounds on Monday June 9 from 6pm. ‘‘Our newly formed executive has been working on it since January and we are ready to go.’’ He says the executive committee is made up of experienced dog handlers ‘‘who volunteer their time to be rewarded by seeing well behaved dogs integrated into the community and enjoyed by their human families’’. The new club will offer puppy classes, domestic obedience, social manners clas ses, competitive obedience and compe titions. Professional dog training will also available through the club. Vicepresident Alistair Kirk works as a dog controller in Christchurch and sees

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Community Centre, Amuri Area School Tom Fraser will facilitate this seminar with special guest speakers on stock nutrition from AgResearch and keynote speaker Dr Doug Edmeades. Jean Pierre Derveaux (left), Kerry Hurst and Alistair Kirk with dogs Deeva, Milou and Joker. first hand the need for dog training. ‘‘A lot of it is driven by telling people what to do all my life and then you put your money where your mouth is by doing something in the community. ‘‘It’s hard to get people to listen to what

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Swapping nursing research for farm stay By Amanda Bowes After spending many years travelling from the Waipara Gorge to work as a nursing research coordinator in Christchurch, Karen Forrester decided she had had enough. She really wanted to do was work from home and so she decided to put into practice an idea she had been mulling over, a farm stay business. Karetu Downs Farm Stay was born. ‘‘It was tiring with all the travel, the kids had grown up and in the past we had students staying with us from Lincoln, which we really enjoyed.’’ Karen’s husband, Bruce, supported the ven ture. When his parents were farming Karetu, they would have guests staying in ‘‘the cottage’’ a four bedroom house built for Bruce’s grandparents when they retired from the farm in 1954. Karetu Downs is a 2000 hectare sheep and beef property, which is situated on the Waipara A family from Malaysia and China visit the Karetu shed during shearing. Photo supplied. Gorge and runs along the south branch of the Waipara River. Rising to 3000 feet above sea a portion of rolling downs and river terraces. lifestyle and the peace and tranquillity of the level, the farm is predominantly high hills with Karen says the farm provides a wonderful place made her want to share it with others. The cottage was ready for paying guests so Karen advertised in newspapers and then developed a website. The news spread and soon guests were arriving from all over the world. But just as importantly, local people from North Canterbury and other kiwis were also booking in to stay. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & After a year, Karen and Bruce decided to BUSINESS ADVISORS for FARMERS expand the farm stay to include a bed and breakfast as well. They converted one end of Sheep, Cattle, Crop, Dairy, Deer, their main house into a room with a lounge and Forestry, Horticulture. ensuite with private access to a spa pool. Your business is important The farm stay provides for those wanting to explore the back country on foot, bike, or horse Don Robertson • Steve Kelliher to those just wanting to relax and do nothing but • Geoff White enjoy the peace and quiet. For personal and professional service, talk to an Karen says they have made their business pet advisor with an understanding and appreciation of friendly and welcome dogs to accompany their your business needs. owners. PROSSER QUIRKE LIMITED PO Box 4 • 6 Blake St, Rangiora Ph 313-7824 Email: team@prosser-quirke.co.nz www.prosser-quirke.co.nz

‘‘We have never had a problem with a guest’s dog. They have always been well behaved. We ask people to keep them on a leash when they are walking out the back as they will be going through paddocks with stock.’’ Popular with horse owners, the farm caters for those wishing to bring their horses and ride out on the tussock. ‘‘We have quite a few locals staying with their horses. We provide paddocks for over night and stables. Families bring their ponies and bikes and have a great time either riding in the river bed or out on the hills.’’ Guests can join in with what ever is happening on the farm, whether it is shearing, mustering, or tailing. Bruce will also take people out on a tour of the property in the farm truck. ‘‘The tour is in our work truck so guests get the full mud, dust, bumpy experience and absolutely love it.’’ Along with sharing in every day farm life, there is pig hunting, rabbit shooting and trout fishing to keep visitors occupied and often Bruce will shear a sheep, giving the hand piece to them so they can live the experience. ‘‘Asian people are particularly fascinated with the shearing and anything to do with sheep. They get very excited and can’t get enough of holding and touching the wool.’’ Even when the main shear is on, Karen says the shearers are willing to stop and talk to guests about what they are doing. Karen has her own mini farmyard near the cottage, which has pet sheep, chooks, a donkey named Barney, a kune kune pig called Bertie, and a goat named Miss Penelope Rock after its former owners. In spring, there are also pet lambs to feed which is a new experience for most. Everyone is welcome to feed the chooks and for many people, the simple act of feeding the animals is a life changing experience.

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Heavy rain halts market growth By David Hill Recent heavy rain has created some challenges at the Ohoka Farmers’ Market. Market coordinator Barb Warren says the Ohoka Domain was ‘‘a swamp’’ following the heavy downpour on the Thursday before Easter, prompting the market to be downsized sooner than usual for the Good Friday and subsequent markets to fit into the carpark. ‘‘We always come off the grass in winter, but not this early in the year. It’s really compact and really tight. ‘‘We’ve had a couple of stall holders drop off as a result and a few art and craft stalls, but they tend to drop off over the winter months anyway.’’ Barb says the Waimakariri District Council is looking at shingling the grass area in front of the playground to prevent the same situation arising in the future. The market now has just under 50 stalls, after bulging at the seams, with 60 stalls and a waiting list over the summer, Barb says. ‘‘It just keeps getting bigger and bigger. We’ve just become part of the established shopping pattern in the area. It’s hard to imagine how you would live without a farmers’ market now.’’ Market assistant Cate Blythen, of Rangiora, says the market’s success comes back to people’s lifestyles’ changing. ‘‘Buying local is becoming more important for people and they are becoming more aware of the food they are eating and their health.’’ Amberley grower Lorraine Liddle says she and her partner Gianni Prencipe are bouncing back from February’s storm, when a tornado and hail ripped out most of their storage and

Cate Blythen at the Ohoka Farmers’ Market. later sown crops. ‘‘We have been very lucky. We got good regrowth out of our spinach and chard crops and we are harvesting our daikon and turnips, which we resowed, a bit earlier because we’re just not sure if they are going to hold in the ground because of the wet,’’ Lorraine says. She says their onions and pumpkins have also bounced back well from hail damage, ‘‘which is really fortunate because that’s a large cash crop for us’’. Lorraine says the other stallholders at the

Ohoka Farmers Market have been very sup portive in helping them get through a difficult period. ‘‘It’s such a great community thing. It’s a really enjoyable market for us to be a part of.’’ Pig farmer Kathi Knowler, of Oxford, says the season has been challenging, but the wind storm in September created more issues on her property with the power being out. ‘‘The rain hasn’t really been too much of an issue for us. The pigs enjoy a bit of extra mud to roll around in.’’

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Tussock troubles A dwindling pool of contractors controlling the invasive nassella tussock is causing con cern for landowners and Environment Canter bury. Farmers whose properties have the pest are urged to plan ahead and book contractors early to avoid a spring bottleneck. A significant number of landowners engage contractors to control nassella tussock each year, especially in North Canterbury. Environment Canterbury Commissioner David Bedford says landowners should con sider moving nassella tussock control oper ations to autumn or winter. ‘‘This helps spread the load for contractors and landowners who face their busiest time on the farm in spring,’’ says Mr Bedford. Canterbury’s Regional Pest Management Strategy requires land occupiers to eliminate nassella tussock plants annually to prevent seeding. Nassella tussock is on more than 1300 properties and most land occupiers must complete control work by September 30, with a smaller number having until the end of October. Nassella tussock has the potential to spread to about half the Canterbury region if controls are not maintained, causing loss of pasture production and increased control costs. ‘‘Farmers must ensure nassella tussock plants are controlled early to prevent seeding in November and a potential economic impact on the farming community in future years,’’ says Mr Bedford. For information on Nassella tussock and other pests, go to www.ecan.govt.nz/pests. For a list of contractors, contact Environ ment Canterbury Customer Services on 0800 324 636 (0800 EC INFO).

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‘‘I also have a special helper in Hamish Malcolm, an exjockey who helps train the horse, and has been Apollo’s main rider in recent times.’’ The endurance event is broken down to sections of no more than 40km at a time on a loop course, with vet checks to ensure the horse is fit and able to continue. These checks include the likes of soreness and heart rate. Mrs King grew up with horses, enjoying most disciplines, but was keen to try some thing different. In 1989, she was looking for that ‘‘some thing different’’, when she came upon a public notice advertising a local endurance ride. ‘‘I went along, and that was that. ‘‘There’s the camaraderie, the countryside

Apollo has competed throughout the South Island during the endurance season, which runs from August through to Easter, and had to attend the Taupo event to qualify for the world games, as the national championship in Mayfield were cancelled because of the weather. ‘‘It’s necessary to get in two rides of 100 miles in 10 hours or less in a season,’’ Mrs King says. ‘‘I’m very fortunate in having a talented rider in Alison.

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you get to see from the back of a horse, what more could you want.’’ A Lotto win, perhaps, as getting to the games is certainly not cheap. Each rider needs to raise around $60,000, and Chris and Alison will be accompanied by two grooms for the big day, Thursday, August 28. Chris accepts that it is an expensive exercise, but that is part of the price of achieving. And what about the New Zealand team’s chances? ‘‘A medal hopefully, you have got to be positive and say definitely. ‘‘The New Zealand team won gold in Dubai in 1998 and we are out to repeat that. ‘‘It’s time we did it again.’’

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By Kit Carson Loburn’s Chris King is not far off fulfilling a longtime dream. In August she is off to the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, where Northwinds Apollo, the purebred Arabian gelding she owns, bred and trains will compete in the endurance event. Northwinds Apollo will be ridden by Marlborough’s Alison Higgins, who joins mother and daughter Andrea and Georgia Smith Mangaweka), Susie Latta (Otago) and Braden Cameron (Wellington) in the five strong New Zealand team. Mrs King is delighted with the qualifying performance of Apollo at Taupo earlier this month completing the 160km ride in 9hr 25min, comfortably inside the required 10 hours. At 14.3 hands, the 10yearold is not the largest of horses, but Mrs King describes him as ‘‘mentally and physically, something special’’. She says she has always had a passion to breed and train a good horse, and feels she has achieved that in Apollo, as he is known. Broken in as a fiveyearold, Apollo was showing real potential within a year. ‘‘I was sure he had what it was going to take to get there. ‘‘He never gave up, and really enjoyed his work. ‘‘About 18 months ago we agreed that he had the attitude, toughness and recovery qualities, needed to get right to the top. ‘‘We decided to give it our best shot (to compete in the world games).’’ It has not been the easiest of roads to get there, though.

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Getting the best from the soil

The five biggest beef producers, including New Zealand, are seeking a Trans-Pacific Partnership deal with no tariffs. File Photo.

Seeking no tariffs deal facilitate and enhance trade. FNBA also calls for each TPP member country to provide the same market access arrangements to all other members, in order to ensure that competitive disadvantages are not created and trade subsequently distorted. This in turn will set clear parameters around the obligations required by future TPP aspi rants. Despite the inherent challenges, TPP mem bers must ensure any agreement delivers the open trading environment originally envisaged. In so doing, the TPP will be widely viewed by commercial entities as a worthwhile initiative. The FNBA comprises the Cattle Council of Australia, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Confederacion Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (Mexico), Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (United States). Together, FNBA represents producers from countries that account for onethird of global beef production and about half of global beef exports.

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Nutritive value of different feed types will be discussed,’’ Dr Fraser says. The latest information on ‘‘novel’’ endo phyte research will be also be discussed, Dr Fraser says. ‘‘Ryegrass endophytes have a major effect on both insect resistance and animal performance so it is very important that all pastoral farmers have a clear understanding of how the different novel endophytes interact with plants and animals. ‘‘Selection of the wrong endophyte in a perennial ryegrass seed mix could have significant impact on the persistence of the pasture and animal performance for the life of the pasture.’’ The seminar is open to sheep, beef and dairy farmers and gets underway at 4.30pm, with dinner provided. There is no cost to attend the seminar or for the meal.

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Beef producers from four TransPacific Partner ship (TPP) member countries have again demanded that any TPP agreement be a high quality deal that eliminates all tariffs on beef. Members of the Five Nations Beef Alliance (FNBA), from Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States, urge all participants involved in the TPP negotiations to recommit to securing a comprehensive, non discriminatory outcome, which eliminates tariffs and importantly addresses behind the border trade barriers. FNBA is concerned that TPP members have not been able to craft a tariffeliminating deal for beef, and unless all parties step up to the plate and reaffirm their commitment to a trade liberalising outcome, countries could begin to drift away from the goal of achieving a 21st century agreement. Producers from the alliance expect an accord which addresses commercial impediments rat her than assigning them to the ‘too hard basket’. Above all, the alliance says a TPP agreement must make it easier to do business it must

Feeding soil for plant growth and the correct nutrients are being discussed at a Beef + Lamb New Zealand seminar at Culverden on Wednesday June 11. The seminar will be held at the Amuri Area School to discuss feeding soil for good plant growth and then having the correct nutrients available from these plants for good animal performance. ‘‘Many of the components that impact on financial viability on farms are difficult to influence, [including] market prices and central and local government legislations,’’ Beef + Lamb NZ central Canterbury farming for profit facilitator Dr Tom Fraser says. ‘‘The two key drivers on farm that are able to be influenced are, how much forage is grown and how the animals perform on that forage.’’ Hamilton scientist Dr Doug Edmeades will speak about soil fertility and plant requirements. ‘‘Doug is an independent soil scientist and as such does not answer to any commercial company and tells the story as he sees it,’’ Dr Fraser says. ‘‘Doug will cover nutrient requirements for the different forages that are sown in Canterbury. Just as importantly Doug will give recommendations on the most cost efficient fertiliser product to apply to achieve the fertility status required to meet production levels required.’’ AgResearch senior scientist Dr Andy Bray will discuss animal nutrition require ments to achieve production targets. ‘‘It is becoming increasingly important to understand what and how much feed is required to be made available to our animals as we are expecting the animals to perform at levels much higher than in previous decades.

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Rural women seek 20kmh limit A yearlong school bus safety trial in rural Canterbury has shown that illuminated 20kmh signs on buses can have a big impact on driver behaviour, says Rural Women New Zealand. ‘‘For years Rural Women NZ has called for clear signage on school buses to indicate the 20kmh speed limit in both directions when passing a bus that’s stopped to let children on or off. This is great news and a perfect way to celebrate Road Safety Week,’’ says Rural Women NZ vicepresident Kerry Maw. ‘‘Every day motorists speeding past school buses on rural roads put children’s lives at risk.’’ During the ‘Either Way It’s 20K’ trial in MidCanterbury there was a marked drop in speeds when the 20kmh signs were in operation, with many motorists slowing to between 25kmh and 35kmh, Mrs Maw says. The bright LED signs light up automatic ally when the bus door opens and flashing amber lights operate for 20 seconds before

the bus stopped and after it had pulled away, giving approaching drivers plenty of warning of a hazard ahead. The threestage trial was carried out by TERNZ Limited with funding from the Road Safety Trust. It began with an awareness campaign, followed by installation of the signs on Pearsons Coachlines’ school buses. The final stage was an enforcement operation by the police. While the awareness campaign increased knowledge of the 20kmh rule, alone it had little effect on driver behaviour. However installation of the signs on the buses had an immediate and marked impact, Mrs Maw says. Rural Women NZ hopes the 20kmh signs will be approved for use as part of next year’s amendment to the Traffic Devices Control rule, if not sooner. TERNZ Limited’s final report and recommendations will be submit ted to the New Zealand Transport Agency by the end of June.

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Ploughing in the cold Ploughmen and women enjoyed good condi tions last Saturday for the North Canterbury Ploughing Match and the Oxford Working Men’s Club Vintage ploughing competition. Held at Mervyn Winter’s Two Chain Road property at Mandeville, the good weather did not flow through to Sunday where the 30 contestants had to battle cold, windy condi tions. Results were: Qualifying plain ploughing: John Stalker, Lincoln 1, Gordon Carter, Rakaia 2, Maurice Miller, Ashburton 3, Lionel Parham, Leeston 4. Silver plough: Ashley Seaton, Kirwee 1, Jeff Cridge, Kirwee 2, Bob Mehrtens, Timaru

3, Ken Readman, Rangiora 4. Vintage section: Conventional and Revers ible: Bob Mehrtens, Timaru, 1, Ashley Seaton, Kirwee 2, Geoff Cridge, Kirwee 3, Ian Redmond, Rangiora 4. Vintage qualifying: John Stalker, Lincoln, 1, Owen Winter, Rangiora 2, Pearce Watson, Ashburton 3, Maurice Miller, Ashburton 4. Vintage plain ploughing: Wyn Ashe, Rangiora 1, Shane Winter, Rangiora 2, Bill Skurr, Oxford 3, Robert Weaver, Methven 4. Clydesdale horses, plain ploughing: Craig Plunket, Blenheim, 1, Colin Drummond, Erewhon 2, Paul Power, Kaiapoi 3, Erin Casi, Erewhon 4.

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Craig Plunket and Anna Turner and their two Erewhon Clydesdales on their way to winning the Oxford trophy on Saturday. All clydesdales remained stoic in strong northwest winds on Sunday as people found it difficult to stand. Photo: Elaine Armstrong.

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He got into poultry shows around 30 years ago, when he was living in Rakaia. ‘‘It’s a disease, once you’re hooked on it you can’t stop. Plenty of breeders don’t tell their wives how much it costs to feed their chooks.’’ As well as game bantams, Mr Hawker also breeds a range of

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By David Hill A small Rangiora poultry show received a welcomed boost at the weekend. North Canterbury Poultry Pigeon and Bantam Club president Murray Harneiss says 533 chooks and pigeons were entered in this year’s show held at the Rangiora Showgrounds on Friday and Saturday, up by 80 on last year, thanks to hosting a national show for game fowl. ‘‘We usually have a good turnout for the big game and I guess having the national show for that just cements it. ‘‘It’s good for a club of our size to get something like this because the breeders bring their birds for the other sections too.’’ The game fowl were judged by Amberley breeder Brett Hawker, who selected a duckwing hen entered by Oxford breeder Gavin Frahm for best game fowl. ‘‘There was a lot of good quality there. It’s just the presentation that wasn’t so good. ‘‘It’s been a hard year with all the rain so you can’t blame people for not having their birds up to scratch. But the ones that were good, were good.’’ It was a successful show for Mr Hawker with his game bantams, claiming two South Island champion ships and winning best game bantam. ‘‘I donated the $100 prize which I won last year for best game bantam, so I’ll have to put it up again next year.’’ Mr Hawker says he has bred chooks all his life, growing up on a poultry farm on Marshland Road, near Christchurch, before managing a couple of commercial poultry farms.

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Rangiora women in good form The Rangiora women’s division one hockey team had a good win over Marist 31 to continue its good form this season. The division two team also had a win, beating Harewood 42. Results were: Women: Division 1: Rangiora 3 Marist 1. Division 2: Rangiora 4 Harewood 2. Playerofthe day: Stacey Flay. Youth Grade: Rangiora 6 Sydenham/Selwyn 0. Goals scored by Kalyn Thomas 2, Keighley Robertson, Rebecca Jelfs, Hannah Thomas, Alice Pallister. Playeroftheday: Lucy Prickett. Kwiksticks Gold: Rangiora 2 Hornby 0. Goals scored by Chelsea Shelketon and Brittany Wang. Playerof theday: Hayley Mckel low. Kwiksticks Green: Rangiora 1 Hornby 0. Goal scored by Holly Prickett. Playerof theday: Alice Hodges. Super 8 Rockets: Rangiora 4 St Andrews 1. Goals scored by Lucy

Kaiapoi Riverside Bowling Club president Sue Kilmartin (left) and vice-president Ian McNish with their trophies for winning their respective singles championships.

New bowls club rooms Kaiapoi’s Riverside Bowling Club has new club rooms. A good attendance turned out for the end of season awards which were held for the first time in the new club rooms at Hinemoa Park recently. President Sue Kilmartin congratulated mem bers on their continuing support, saying it was their loyalty which was responsible for invigorat ing the executive in its efforts to get the new facility built. The club’s green at Revell Road was destroyed in the September 2010 earthquake. Since then the club has hired the artificial green in Rangiora, before playing closer to home on the green at the Kaiapoi Club this season. The club is extremely grateful to those two clubs for their assistance in enabling it to continue while its new facility was being built. The season’s highlight was the performance

of vicepresident Ian McNish in reaching the champion of champions singles final and being selected to play for Canterbury. Prizewinners: Women: Singles: Sue Kilmartin, runnerup: Jenny Marshall. Pairs Denise Mealings (lead), Daphne Smith (skip). Triples: Dawn McIntosh (l), Jenny Marshall (2), Dawn Moffat (s). Fours: Ann Ogier (l), Joan Dempsey (2), Rosemary Smith (3), Kath Kenny (s). Vina Reed Trophy: Riverside. Men: Singles: Ian McNish. Pairs: Dave Howell (l), Warren Stanbury (s). Triples: Dave Moffat (l), John Ogier (2), Ian McNish (s). Fours: Paul Harris (l), Lance McKay (2), Athol Johnson (3), Warren Stanbury (s). Most improved player: Dave Moffat. The president’s trophy was awarded to the rebuild committee of Brian James (convenor), Ian McNish, Lance McKay and Athol Johnson.

Moffatt 2, Lucy Asher and Payton Moore. Playeroftheday: Jessica Cooper. Intermediate 8 Rhinos: Rangiora 3 Sydenham/Selwyn 2. Goals scored by Keira Sewell and Catlin Baker. Playerof theday: Kaylee McDonald. Men: Division 2: Rangiora 2 University 0. Playeroftheday: Matthew Johnson. Division 3: Rangiora 2 Harewood 1. Playeroftheday: Simon Green. Under 18: Rangiora 2 Selwyn 3. Playeroftheday: Luke Pedley Kwiksticks: Rangiora 0 Cathedral Grammar 10. Playerofthe day: Lewis Pedley. Super 8: Rangiora 4 Harewood 0. Goals scored by Romah Chorley, Ty Grabowski, Jay Radonavich and Ty Nelson. Playerof theday: Romah Chorley. Intermediate 8: Rangiora 3 St Marks 3. Goals scored by Patrick Grees 2, Ty Nelson. Playeroftheday: Thomas van der Heiden.

Smallbore rifle shooting results Results of a triangular shoot between the Ashley, Ashburton and Ellesmere Smallbore Rifle Associations held on Saturday May 17 at Dunsandel: Ashley scores: C.Griffin 196.9, T.Boerlage 196.8, S.Stanway 195.13, B.Lunn 195.11, A.Brosnan 195.10, K.Brown 193.7, R.Dalzell 193.5, G,Wright 192.11, J.Briden 192.7, D.Jarman 188.7, P.Boerlage 188.6, M.Criglington 185.6. Ellesmere scores: A.Woolley 196.10, R.Gardiner 194.7, G.Clau sen 194.5, C.Gardiner 193.9, G.Allan 193.8, Amberley Smallbore Rifle Club results May 19: Conan Griffin 100.9, 100.6, Gordon Wright 99.6, 98.5, Chris Rhodes 97.5, Ross Harper 97.5, Keith Brown 97.5, Mike Young 96.2, Michael Criglington 95.2, Ian Frazer 94.3, Adam Heaven 93.4, Georgia Rhodes 93.2, Mike Clemens 91.1, Grace Russell 86.1, Sam Nicholls 85.1, Tara Douglas 85.0, Leo Hunter 82.0, Jacob Patchett 81.0, Caitlin Rhodes 79.0. Results of a triangular shoot between the Ashley, Ashburton and Ellesmere Smallbore Rifle Associations The triangular trophy, which was held at Dunsandel, was won by Ashley with 2308.100, against Ashburton 2308.90 and Ellesmere 2285.7. Ashley also took home the Denton Rose Bowl with a score of 1928.83 to Ellesmere 1909.67. Ashley scores: C Griffin 196.9, T Boerlage 196.8, S Stanway 195.13, B Lunn 195.11, A Brosnan 195.10, K Brown 193.7, R Dalzell 193.5, G Wright 192.11, J Briden 192.7, D Jarman 188.7, P Boerlage 188.6, M.Criglington 185.6. Ellesmere scores: A.Woolley 196.10, R.Gardiner 194.7, G.Clau sen 194.5, C.Gardiner 193.9, G.Allan 193.8, B.Tubb 193.8, A.Miln 189.8, A.Abu Aysha 188.3, R.Tubb 188.1, W.Gardiner 187.5, J McCartin 185.4, K Madden 185.3. Emergency (emg): G Franklin 176.3. Ashburton scores: G Menzies 197.11, M Fleming 195.11, J

Fleming 195.11, H Beevor 195.8, R Harris 195.8, S Collett 192.6, B Hunter 192.5, S Millichamp 192.5, S McArthur 191.7, G Snowden 190.9, B Rankin 189.3, P Fleming 185.6. Emg: R Hewitt 191.7, T J Stewart 190.7, D Millichamp 190.7, S McArthur 189.8, W Tubb 187.3, K Hooper 177.3. Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association Travelling Team Shoot third round results: Division One: Amberley 390.17 (3) 13 points, Rangiora 392.20 (5) 13 points, West Eyreton 390.19 (4) 10 points. Division Two: Rangiora 386.21 (5) 15 points, Amberley 385.20 (4) 12 points. Tiverton Cup individual scores: Sam Vincent 99.6, Brian Lunn 99.6, Conan Griffin 98.5, Tania Boerlage 98.3, James Briden 97.5, Gordon Wright 97.4, Robert Dalzell 97.4, Chris Rhodes 97.3, Peter Boerlage 96.4, Joel Edge 96.3, Chris Kershaw 96.3, Dudley Jarman 96.2, Ian Frazer 95.3, Ross Harper 95.2, Keith Brown 95.1, Gary Briden 94.2, Ross McQueen 93.0, Michael Criglington 92.2, S.Smith 89.2, Georgia Rhodes 89.1. Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association results from the Closed Championships: Open Top 10: Robert Dalzell 494.23, Keith Brown 487.25. B,C,D Top 10: Keith Brown 487.25, Chris Kershaw 484.23, Gary Briden 470.17. Master Grade: Robert Dalzell 296.17, James Briden 288.7, Gordon Wright 285.9. A Grade: Tania Boerlage 292.16, Conan Griffin 291.12, Sandy Stanway 290.9, Dudley Jarman 287.9. B Grade: Keith Brown 293.16, Gary Briden 291.13, Sam Vincent 289.11, Chris Kershaw 288.13, Alister Brosnan 288.11, Ross McQueen 287.12, Joel Edge 286.6, Peter Boerlage 284.9, Paul Widdowson 283.8, Ross Harper 280.6. C Grade: Michael Anderson 257.3. D Grade: Suzannah Smith 272.5, Stacey Sampson 263.3, Jamie Wolfe 262.3.

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Glenmark moves to third with win By Peter Williams Glenmark’s victory over West Melton on Satur day lifts it to third position in Section 2 of the Luisetti Seeds Combined competition. With just one qualifying match remaining Glenmark represents the best chance for any North Canterbury Club to qualify for the play offs. However, it still need to beat (or at least draw with) the fourthranked Burnham/Dunsandel/ Irwell team to be guaranteed a place in the quarterfinals. Ashley’s loss to Rakaia on Saturday drops it out of the top four and it now needs to rely on other results going its way if it is to qualify. The official points tables with just one match remaining are as follows: Section 1: Methven 30, Rakaia 30, Southbridge 26, Darfield 22, Ashley 18, Prebbleton 13, Hampstead 7, Kaiapoi, 6, Oxford 4. Section 2: Waihora 34, Lincoln 26, Glenmark 22, Burnham/Dunsandel/Irwell 20, Celtic 17 West Melton 15, Saracens 13 Southern 6, Ohoka 2. A heavy shower just before kickoff and a strong nor’west wind made conditions difficult at Omihi but the home team adapted better and came away with an allimportant 220 victory over West Melton. Scott Vincent at No 8 starred for the home team while Mike Keane was the lynchpin in Glenmark’s backline, being particularly strong on defence. Glenmark’s four tries which secured what could prove to be an invaluable bonus point, were scored by Jade Britain, Hamish Zuppicich, Mike Keane and Jamie Fletcher. There was no doubting who the manofthe match in the Ashley v Rakaia fixture. Eighteen yearold flanker, Seta Koroitamana, in his first year out of the Ashburton College Press Cup team, scored four tries for Rakaia in its 3010 thumping of Ashley. It was an outstanding individual performance, on attack and defence, tarnished only by the fact

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Ashley JAB players form a guard of honour for Scott Barber as he takes the field for his 50th Division 1 match for the club. Photo: Supplied. that he received a yellow card, so his four tries were scored in the 70 minutes he was on the field. The Ashley forward pack certainly held its own with flanker Matt Kippenberger to the fore and Ethan Cameron, returning from injury, shoring up an inexperienced backline. Saracens showed a welcome return to form beating Southern 3424. Playing into a strong wind in the first half, Saracens were trailing 717 at halftime. Try scorer Pete Manahi, Mark Smith and Nathan Goodwin were the best of Saracens’ forwards and its backs played their best game of the season. Well served by Brett Hancox at

halfback, the midfield pairing of Nathan Reid and Reece Bennett were a constant threat to the Southern defence. Fullback Josh Harrison moved back to the wing during the game and in a polished display he scored three tries for Saracens. Ohoka were wellbeaten by Lincoln while Hampstead gained its first win of the season when they accounted for Kaiapoi 3020. No 8 Simon Tucker toiled hard for Kaiapoi whose tries were scored by Shannon Stewart in what will be his last match for a month, and winger Maka Tusani. Continued Page 36

North Canterbury rugby from the sidelines The North Canterbury Sub Union is presenting blazers to current representative players who have played at least 15 representa tive matches for the sub union. Pictured is Ashley’s Andrew Dunbar who has played more than twice that number in a representative career that spans the last 16 seasons. Dunbar was presented with his blazer by North Canterbury patron Ken James at Ashley’s Club Day last Saturday. It was not a good Saturday for the Woodend Club. Going into last Saturday’s play, two Woodend teams Division 2 and Under 11d were unbeaten but both teams tasted defeat last weekend. Hurunui Division 2 made a great start to the Championship round beating Woodend 139 and in doing so, Hurunui successfully defended the Pickering Shield. The Amberley U11d side gained their best

win of the season toppling Woodend 4022. This leaves Hurunui as the only unbeaten team in this grade, but with Amberley, Woodend and Ohoka Black all having had just one loss there is something of a logjam at the top of the points table. Ashley Green Under 13 provided one of the highlights of Ashley’s Club Day when it beat Oxford 4531 in a very keenly contested fixture and in doing so retained the Challenge Shield for that grade. A feature of next Saturday’s draw is the fact that there are topofthetable clashes in both of the combined competition teenage grades. In the Under 18’s Rangiora High School 2nd XV hosts Hurunui in a match where the Ric Moore Challenge Trophy will be up for grabs, while in the Under 16s Kaiapoi Ken James presents Andrew Dunbar with his must travel down to Ashburton to take on North Canterbury blazer. Celtic.

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LUISETTI SEEDS DIVISION 1 - SECTION 1; Southbridge v. Darfield, Southbridge 1, 2.45pm, M Gameson; Assistant Referees: J Morrison, M Baxendale; Oxford v. Rakaia, Ox Oval, 2.45pm, J Archer; Assistant Referees: K Fitzgerald , G McGiffert; Deans Challenge Shield , Kaiapoi v. Ashley, Kai Oval, 2.45pm, S Laird; Assistant Referees: G Dunseath, R Lane; Methven v. Prebbleton, Methven 1, 2.45pm; Hampstead bye; LUISETTI SEEDS DIVISION 1 - SECTION 2; Saracens v. Celtic, Southbrook 1, 2.45pm, G Inch; Assistant Referees: G Welch, B Egerton; Glenmark v. Burnham/Dunsandel/Irwell, Cheviot 1, 2.45pm, A Stokes; Assistant Referees: D Clark, S Clark; West Melton v. Lincoln, West Melton 1, 2.45pm, A Hotop; Assistant Referees: D Sullivan, P Hudson; Southern v. Ohoka, Hinds 1, 2.45pm; Waihora bye; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY DIV 2 CHAMPIONSHIP; Amberley v. Woodend, Amb 1, 2.30pm, Chris Rowe; Kaiapoi v. Ashley, Kai Oval, 1.00pm, K Hancox; Saracens v. Hurunui, Sbk 1, 1.00pm, G Welch; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY DIV 2 RESERVE; Glenmark-Cheviot v. Saracens, Cheviot 1, 1.00pm, D Clark; Oxford v. Woodend, Ox 2, 1.00pm, K Fitzgerald; Ohoka bye; METRO - COLTS; HSOB v. Glenmark, Bob Deans 2, 2.45pm; Ohoka v. Lincoln University, Mand 3, 2.45pm, D Chinnery; WOMENS - CUP; Dunsandel/Irwell v. Burnside/Kaiapoi, Dunsandel 1, 1.00pm, S Prendergast; CRUSADERS SECONDARY SCHOOLS - THE PRESS CUP; Rangiora HS bye; ELLES/NORTH CANT/MID CANT COMBINED U18; Tuesday, 27 May 2014: Rangiora HS v. Hurunui, Mandeville, 7.00pm, S Clark; Saturday, 31 May 2014: Kaiapoi v. Tinwald/Celtic, Kai 2, 1.45pm, A Stead; Malvern Combined v. Oxford/Woodend, Selwyn 1, 1.00pm, M Quinlivan; Meth/Allen/Rak v. Springston/Southbridge, Methven 2, 1.15pm; Waihora bye; ELLES/NORTH CANT/MID CANT COMBINED U16; Malvern Combined v. Ashley, Darfield 1, 1.00pm, C Love; Celtic v. Kaiapoi, Celtic 1, 1.00pm; Woodend/Ohoka v. Prebbleton, Wood 2, 1.00pm, G Matthews; West Melton v. Lincoln, West Melton 3, 2.15pm, TBA; Waihora v. Harlequins, Tai Tapu 1, 1.00pm, B Ward; Oxford v. Rolleston, Ox Oval, 1.00pm, G McGiffert; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U14½; Ashley v. Hurunui, Lob Lwr 1, 1.00pm, R Lane; Oxford v. Kaiapoi, Ox 3, 1.15pm, C Smith; Challenge Shield Match, Saracens v. Woodend, Sbk 3, 2.15pm, N TePuni; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U13; GROUP DAY AT KAIAPOI- Amberley v. Saracens, Kai 2, 10.50am, L Brine; Kaiapoi Blue v. Ashley Blue, Kai 1, 10.30am, G Eder; Kaiapoi Gold v. Ashley Green, Kai 1, 11.45am, B Blackler; Hurunui v. Oxford, Kai 2, 12.10pm, J Legros; Ohoka bye; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U11½; Amberley v. Oxford Black, Amb 1, 11.45am, T Hurley; Ashley Blue v. Hurunui, Lob Lwr 1, 10.30am, A Reerve; Kaiapoi v. Ashley Green, Kai Oval, 10.30am, R Brine; Friday, 30 May 2014: Ohoka Black v. Ohoka Red, Mand 3, 7.00pm, G Dunseath; Saturday, 31 May 2014: Oxford Red v. Woodend, Ox Oval, 11.30am, C Smith; Saracens Red v. Saracens Blue, Sbk 3, 10.30am, N TePuni; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U10; Kaiapoi v. Ashley, Kai Jnr 3, 12.10pm, E Evans; Saracens Blue v. Saracens Red, Sbk Jnr 6, 11.05am; Friday, 30 May 2014: Ohoka Black v. Ohoka Red, Mand 3b, 6.05pm; Saturday, 31 May 2014: Hurunui Black v. Hurunui Blue, Culverden Jnr 3, 12.10pm; Amberley v. Glenmark-Cheviot, Amb Jnr3, 12.10pm; Oxford v. United, Ox Jnr 5, 12.10pm, D Topp; Woodend bye; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U9; Kaiapoi v. Ashley Blue, Kai Jnr 3, 11.05am; Saracens Blue v. Saracens Red, Sbk Jnr 6, 12.10pm; Friday, 30 May 2014: Ohoka Black v. Ohoka Red, Mand 3a, 6.05pm; Saturday, 31 May 2014: Ashley Green v. Hurunui, Lob Jnr 6, 10.00am; Amberley v. Glenmark-Cheviot, Amb Jnr3, 10.00am; Oxford v. United, Ox Jnr 5, 10.00am; Woodend bye; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U8; Kaiapoi v. Ashley Blue, Kai Jnr 3, 10.00am; Saracens Blue v. Saracens Red, Sbk Jnr 6, 10.00am; Friday, 30 May 2014: Ohoka Black v. Ohoka Red, Mand 3b, 5.15pm; Saturday, 31 May 2014: Ashley Green v. Hurunui Black, Lob Jnr 6, 11.05am; Amberley v. GlenmarkCheviot, Amb Jnr3, 11.05am; Oxford v. Hurunui Blue, Ox Jnr 5, 11.05am; Woodend v. Ashley White, Wood Jnr 4, 11.05am; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U7; Amberley v. Glenmark-Cheviot, Amb 2A, 10.50am; Ashley Green v. Ohoka White, Lob Lwr Jnr 2, 11.40am; Kaiapoi v. Ashley Blue, Kai Jnr 2, 10.00am; Friday, 30 May 2014: Ohoka Black v. Ohoka Red, Mand 3a, 5.15pm; Saturday, 31 May 2014: Oxford Black v. Oxford Red, Ox 4B, 10.50am; Saracens Blue v. Saracens Orange, Sbk 4A, 10.50am; Saracens Red v. Hurunui, Sbk 4B, 10.50am; United v. Woodend, Hawarden 1, 10.30am; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U6; Amberley v. Glenmark-Cheviot, Amb 2A, 10.00am; Ashley Gold v. Ohoka White, Lob Lwr Jnr 2, 10.00am; Ashley Green v. Saracens White, Lob Lwr Jnr 2, 10.50am; Kaiapoi v. Ashley Blue, Kai Jnr 2, 10.50am; Ohoka Black v. Ohoka Red, Mand Jnr 7, 10.00am; Oxford Black v. 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Men, women and children turned out in droves for ‘‘Making the Most of It’’ at the Waikari Hall on Sunday. With a lull in the ferocious nor’wester, a train load of passengers disembarked at the Waikari Station from the specially chartered steam train and those that were able, walked the village walkway to the hall, while those less able were taken by the shuttle bus. Organiser Lois McGirr says she was amazed at the number of people that turned up. ‘‘We had guessed at about 90 people but we ended up with 146, which was fantastic. Buck Shelford, Ken Clearwater and Doc Sidey had the crowd participating in discussing all sorts of issues and local physio, Sarah Sidey got everyone up dancing and moving. People took advantage of the free health checks available and also the good hearty food provided at lunch. Four runners battled the Old Weka Pass Road in a renewed nor’west gale and were taken off for hot showers after they finished the run, before returning to the hall. ‘‘It was a fantastic day and there was definitely a feeling of community coming together, which is really what it’s all about,’’ says Lois.

Passengers disembark from the Weka Pass steam train at Waikari on their way to ‘‘Making the Most of It’’ at the Waikari Hall. Photo-Amanda Bowes.

Hanmer conference on trafficking A local woman hopes to raise awareness of human trafficking with a conference in Hanmer Springs on August 30. Marina Shearer, of Waiau, says while North Canterbury might seem a world away from country like Nigeria, where human trafficking is known to be an issue, New Zealand is not immune to slavery. ‘‘It has been estimated that there are up to 500 people in slavery in New Zealand today. How can this possibly be, you may wonder.’’ She cites a United States State Department

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committed owner has the next move planned.

executive style home located in the sought after Millfield development. This superbly appointed 223m² residence includes the following features: double glazing, two bathrooms, spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living area with log fire plus a separate lounge. Granite bench, walk-in pantry and internal access garage. Tastefully decorated including quality drapes and blinds.

over $710,000 invited on or before 4pm, Wed 4 June 2014

View Sun 1.30-2pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/517923

Barbara Peter M 027 270 3494 B 03 311 8020 barbara.peter@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Not a drive by.

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So handy to everything - well worth a look

Not quite an acre - but a generous 3,343m². A great address for this

WAIPARA HOTEL - URGENT AUCTION

North Canterbury

ONE OF THE BEST

Ashley Downs

Waipara Junction

Auction

45 Bairds Road

Deadline Sale

On site 10.30am, Fri 13 Jun 2014 (unless sold prior) www.bayleys.co.nz/517981

Two Titles

Eleven guest rooms

Private owners living

Peter Harris

Bar, dining, chattels and plant

Freehold Going Concern - as is where is

M 027 227 6009 B 03 375 4700 peter.harris@bayleys.co.nz

Cash buyers looking for a bargain should inspect

Kate Mullins

A low reserve is set

Buy of the year!

www.bayleys.co.nz

M 027 248 8456 kate.mullins@bayleys.co.nz

This stunning property features a warm four bedroom home in an established garden setting which includes a new in-ground swimming pool and six car garaging. With it’s own air-strip the property is quite unique and the 8.7 hectares has subdivision potential. The property is well fenced with a high standard of improvements and shelter trees. Buildings include a massive near new 20 x 10 metre workshop, a six bay implement shed and a four bay hayshed. The vendors are ready to move and inspection is recommended.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Bayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020 All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

All offers invited on or before 2pm, Tues 24 June 2014

View Sun 11am -12pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/517592

Kevin Jenkins M 027 577 4232 B 03 375 4700 kevin.jenkins@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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Rangiora

AMAZING HOME, SPRING-FED STREAM

Sefton

48 Johns Road

Deadline Sale Offers over

152 Toppings Road

Deadline Sale All offers on

$359,000 invited on or before 4pm, Tue 3 June 2014

Have you pets that need room? Do you desire space for your hobbies?

View Sun 1.30-2pm

Do you like putting your mark on a home? Four bedrooms plus office and two bathrooms

Double garage plus huge storage shed

835m² well fenced section

Michelle Nelson M 021 280 8011 B 03 311 8020 michelle.nelson@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Ideal rental opportunity

or before 1pm, Wed 18 June 2014

Enough is enough! Our vendors require a sale!

View Sun 11-11.30am

Superbly presented sunny, spacious 346m² four bedroom

www.bayleys.co.nz/517914

residence D

Ideal for entertaining/family living or B&B with two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms

Euro-style double glazing, two woodburners

Beautiful meandering stream, quality soils

Approximately 30 minutes to Christchurch and airport

Mark Pringle M 027 433 3334 B 03 311 8020 mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz

Jane Moody

M 027 455 0161 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY...

Waipara

A TOUCH OF TUSCANY

Woodend

11 Townend Street

For Sale $419,000 View Sun 2.30-3pm

17 Taranaki Drive

Deadline Sale

This is a superb very tidy property with so much to offer: D

Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living, very sunny

Superb outdoor living areas

Well insulated and kept warm with wood burner and heat pumps 9m x 6m Versatile garage, 2,316sqm section Amberley with its proposed new amenities approximately 10

www.bayleys.co.nz/517919

Margo Hutcheon

M 027 485 8003 B 03 311 8020 margo.hutcheon@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Tucked away on a completely private section in a quiet cul-de-sac, this very attractive modern home is presented to perfection inside and out. D

Three bedrooms - the master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe

Morning sun kitchen with large pantry and modern appliances

Open plan dining and living areas with French doors to the patio

Extra large attached garage with good storage and work space

An immaculate beautifully landscaped 600m² section

and garden

minutes away Make the time to see this one - you will be impressed!

Bayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020 All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

Offers invited on or before 4pm, Tues 17 June 2014

View Sun 1-1.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518017

Margo Hutcheon M 027 485 8003 B 03 311 8020 margo.hutcheon@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz

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residential, lifestyle, rural

Website ID RA1578

Leithfield Beach

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0800 278 583 www.crtrealestate.co.nz Website ID RA1575

Oxford

Open Home Sunday 1.30 to 2.15pm 30 SMARTS DRIVE

Open Home Sunday 2.00 to 3.30pm 71 MAIN STREET

Definite sale, Vendors are on the move! Located at the northern end of Smarts Drive, this lovely warm home enjoys rural views to the Teviot Hills. Constructed of permanent materials, the home comprises - three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate toilet, the updated kitchen is a feature. Open plan living with access via ranch sliders to the outdoor patio and barbeque area. A double detached garage is near to the main entrance. The easy care garden is great for the busy family and provides space from the adjacent patio to entertain friends. This lovely home is in as new condition and deserves your inspection. This property is priced to sell so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay, agent available this long weekend for inspection.

This extensively renovated villa on 918m2 offers an excellent lifestyle in the heart of vibrant Oxford. Step inside the front door and you will be amazed to find a large, newly renovated family room with a modern wood burner, adjoining a spacious new farm style kitchen with excellent appliances and a huge walk-in pantry. The new bathroom boasts a large spa bath, double vanity and shower. Four generous bedrooms make this an ideal family home. The large private back yard allows plenty of room for children to play. Just across the road is Seagars, with the supermarket, gymnasium, shops, school and other Oxford amenities, a very short stroll away. There is the opportunity to buy the adjoining section, to develop and sell. Subject to boundary adjustment.

Offers over $450,000 including GST James Murray M 0274 368 103

Price $339,000 Maurice Newell Website ID RA1577

Balcairn

M 0272 401 718 Website ID RA1579

Burnt Hill

297 Cramptons Bush Road 4 HECTARES

1575 Thongcaster Road 4 HECTARES

Four hectare lifestyle block, facing north with superb views from Mount Grey to the Waipara Valley. Power and phone to boundary with one unit county water. The south eastern area of the property drops off to a boundary stream. This area has extensive exotic and native tree plantings which are well established and will be a feature of the property in years to come. Covenants in place protect your investment. Just ten minutes to the progressive township of Amberley and an easy commute to Rangiora.

Tidy, three bedroom brick home on four hectares. Aluminium joinery, concrete tile roof, open plan kitchen/ living dining. Bathroom, separate laundry, warm north facing, pellet fire, living area plus wooden deck. Attached three bay Totalspan garage/shed. Stunning views from most rooms overlooking the Waimakariri River and mountains. Two units Council water and fenced into three paddocks with a trimmed shelter belt. This property is situated above and adjacent to the Waimakariri River with commanding views into the Gorge and Southern Alps. Only 2.5km to the Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club, fishing, jet boating and many other recreational pursuits. School bus past gate. A property that offers a lot for the money.

Price $220,000 including GST James Murray M 0274 368 103

Ron Skews M 0274 325 859

Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379

Price $450,000 (plus GST if any) Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425

Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

James Murray M 0274 368 103

Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425

Maurice Newell M 0272 401 718

Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122

Barry Keys M 0274 347 689

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residential, lifestyle, rural

Website ID RA1554

West Eyreton

Thursday May 29 2014

Website ID RA1576

Oxford

Open Day Sunday 2.00 to 3.30pm 73 MAIN STREET

Price $125,000 Maurice Newell

Here is an opportunity to build on one of the best located sites in Oxford. Alternatively, there is the option to relocate a red zone building. The existing shed could be a large workshop or storage shed and there is the option to buy the adjoining newly renovated four bedroom villa next door, if a large section is preferred. Just across the road is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Seagarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, with the supermarket, gymnasium, shops, school and other Oxford amenities, a very short stroll away. Subject to boundary adjustment.

M 0272 401 718

Website ID RA1553

Oxford

Crallans & Mill Road 4 HECTARE LOTS 4 hectare Lots adjacent to the thriving town of Oxford (2km). Two units Council water into 15,000 litre tanks, 3 phase power plus Broadband to boundary. Amazing views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains. Very peaceful environment. Elevated blocks with terraces, deer fenced. Handy to many recreational areas, with mountain and bush close by. Vendors will allow deconstructed homes less than five years old (subject to conditions). Lots 2, 4, 8 and 10 SOLD.

1760 North Eyre Road 5 HECTARES Comprising eight well sheltered paddocks, two of which are in lucerne and can be irrigated by way of a Southern Cross water winch serviced by underground mainline. The modern, three bedroom plus study home has two bathrooms, open plan living, double internal access garage, double glazing and woodburner. The living areas and master bedroom open out onto spacious lawns. Out buildings include a 30m x 7.5m Totalspan shed and a high stud 8m x 6m hayshed. 6m shipping container and a concrete chemical shed. This immaculate and very private property, is not far from West Eyreton School. Irrigation shares not included. Price by negotiation Maurice Newell

Price $190,000 to $230,000 plus GST per lot Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425

M 0272 401 718 Website ID TU10248

Kaikoura

595 School House Road 7,593m2

Price $440,000 Kathy Thompson

M 021 229 0600

This sheltered private lifestyle, has been farmed organically for the last 5 years, with fabulous soil, many vege gardens and a large established orchard. The three bedroom home has a new kitchen, an open plan living area, with a new log fire about to be installed and a sunny conservatory with Mt Fyffe views. Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and a spacious new titled bathroom. This little farm let would appeal to all organic growers, and would be just perfect for those that like the good life, peace, privacy and excellent soil. Website ID TU10235

Kaikoura

1946 Inland Road 8.1 HECTARES

Price $295,000 plus GST Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

Ron Skews M 0274 325 859

Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379

This peaceful setting has a mainly flat terrain, with native bush, and a stream boundary. Access will be off Inland Road, the scenic route to Hanmer Springs, approx 20 minutes west of Kaikoura. Sheltered from the easterly winds there is a good access track and unlimited water supply from a natural spring. Currently awaiting resource consent for subdivision, there are no covenants. Lovely mountain and rural vistas with no other houses in your sight. Ideal spot to park up your bus, or build a wee cabin. Subject to final survey and issue of new title.

Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

James Murray M 0274 368 103

NATIONWIDE exposure FOR Your Property. The Farmlander Magazine Distributed monthly, nationwide to more than 55,000 shareholders. A great way to get your lifestyle or rural property in front of key buyers.

Call 0800 200 600 to talk to your local Farmlands Real Estate salesperson.

Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425

Maurice Newell M 0272 401 718

Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122

Barry Keys M 0274 347 689

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Saturday Pairs: North/South: Stephanie Galbraith/Pauline Miller. East/West: Jane Jarrett/Robert Jarrett 1. Monday Afternoon Two Day Match:N/S: Richard Luisetti/Jeanette Chatterton 1, Lin ley Thomas/Brian Stewart 2, Sue McIlroy/ Valerie Timms 3. E/W: Jill Saunders/Helen Dunn 1, Mary

Bain/Noel Bain 2, Kaye Lainchbury/Mary Warren 3. Wednesday Evening Presidents: N/S: Judy Hayton/Des Steere 1, Brett Waterfield/Ian Brash 2, Richard Luisetti/Mary Colling 3. E/W: Colleen Adam/Lester Garlick 1, Tony Biddington/Owen Evans 2, Jill Amer/ Adrienne Lamb 3.

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Section 101

PUBLIC NOTICE

National Investments Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Amberley for the renewal and variation of the On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 8 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, Hurunui district known as Powerhouse Cafe & Restaurant. The applicant seeks to vary the conditions of the On-Licence and the following will apply; change in hours. All other conditions remain unchanged. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is that of a Restaurant/Cafe. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence is: Monday to Sunday 7.00am to 11.00pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee, at 66 Carters Road, Amberley. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee, P O Box 13, AMBERLEY. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.

For Editorial enquiries or Letters to the Editor Phone Robyn on 03 314 8325 Accommodation RETIRED Farm Manager, couple require Farm Cot tage to rent long term in Oxford, Cust, Loburn area. Honest and reliable, willing to assist with any stock work. Ph 03 312 8215.

Concrete Services

Public Notices

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Section 101 Brew Moon Brewing Company Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Amberley for the grant of the Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 484 Georges Road, Amberley, Hurunui district known as Brew Moon Brewing Company Limited. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is that of a brewery endorsed as remote sales under Section 40. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee, at 66 Carters Road, Amberley. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee, P O Box 13, AMBERLEY. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

AMBERLEY GARDEN CLUB Annual General Meeting Monday 9th June 2014 at 1.30pm Bowling Club Pavilion Antiques Road Show and Afternoon Tea

Automotive DISMANTLING and buying all models of Falcons now. Please phone 03 313 7215 or AH 03 312 5064.

Fencing FENCING Contractor in your area. For all fencing requirements eg; dairy conversions, vineyards, deer fencing, lifestyle blocks, post and rail, qual ity workmanship guaran teed, competitive rates. Phone 027 313 1872.

AFFORDABLE concrete cutting with quality and removal work. Free quotes. No job too small. Ph 027 SUMMERFIELD Fencing 442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 Ltd in your area now. Lifestyle or farm, sheep, or A/H 03 359 4605. cattle, horse, all types of animals. Fences, yards, HOUSE FLOORS sheds, arenas, shelters, DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, ETC runs. 27 years contract No job too small fencing. John is available to help with your design and Prompt and Reliable planning. Ph Carol or John Ph: 027 237 9385 on 03 312 4747.

Refuse and Recycling Arrangements – Queens Birthday Week Due to the Queen’s Birthday public holiday, on week commencing the June 2ndsome collection days are changing. Normal collections will resume on June 9th. Household and Commercial Refuse and Recycling Collections Monday 2nd June No collections Tuesday 3rd June Hanmer Springs, Mt Lyford and Gore Bay Greta Valley, Omihi, Motunau Beach, Scargill and Waipara Wednesday 4th June Amberley, Amberley Beach, Leithfield, Leithfield Beach and Cheviot Thursday 5th June Culverden, Hawarden, Rotherham, Waiau and Waikari Via the recycling collections, the following are accepted. • Clean newspapers, magazines, telephone directories and office waste paper. • Clean cardboard, greetings cards, egg boxes, junk mail and envelopes. • Clean food, drink and pet food cans. • Clean plastic bottles (no lids), plastic containers and carrier bags. Cardboard or newspapers, which will not fit in the recycling bags, can be left in securely tied bundles (not exceeding 7kg) for collection. The following must not be placed in the recycling bags. • Polystyrene, meat trays, plastic strapping, food or garden waste. • Glass bottles (these can recycled via the transfer stations). Recycling bags can be purchased from Council’s Amberley office and transfer station and the Amuri, Cheviot and Hanmer Springs service centres. To use the refuse and recycling collection service. • Bags must be securely tied and at the kerbside boundary or Council drop off by 8am on collection day. • Bags must not exceed 60 litres in size or 15kg in weight. • Bags must not contain garden waste, car batteries, tyres or glass bottles. • Medical and animal waste, needles, ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or liquids must not be put in refuse bags. • Bags split prior to the crew’s arrival are not the contractor’s responsibility to clean up. Transfer Station Arrangements due to Queen’s Birthday All transfer stations are closed on public holidays. However, Amberley transfer station will open on Tuesday 3rd June from 10am to 4pm. For further information on waste and recycling in Hurunui, telephone 03 314 8816 or visit www.hurunui.govt.nz

Firewood

For Sale

FIREWOOD SUPPLY

NO bees? Rent a beehive. Fully managed by regis tered bee keepers. You get pollination plus honey. Phone 027 657 2007.

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ALL OUR FIREWOOD IS NATURALLY SEASONED. STOCKS OF OMP, STANDARD PINE, BLUEGUM, OREGON, MACRO. 3-12 CU M LOTS, PROMPT DELIVERY Phone 0800 115 515

For Sale BRICKS RECYCLED FROM THE OLD CONVENT IN RANGIORA Cleaned on Pallets. Now for Sale. Add Character and Heritage to your place. Phone John 022 276 2947

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25 Kaiapoi Blue 17, Ashley Blue 26 Ohoka 57, Ashley Green 45 Oxford 31, Saracens 17 Kaiapoi Gold 85. Mike Greer Homes under 11: Oxford Red 15 Oxford Black 27, Ashley Blue 26 Ohoka Red 24, Ashley Green 20 Ohoka Black 30, Hurunui 51 Saracens Red 5, Woodend 22 Amberley 40, Saracens Blue 5 Kaiapoi 55. Under 10: Ashley 10 Oxford 20, Hurunui Blue 10 Saracens Red 75. Under 9: Ashley Blue 15 Oxford 20, Ashley Green 80 Saracens Red 35, Huru nui 40 Ohoka Red 20, Saracens Blue 10 Ohoka Black 70. Under 8: Ashley Blue 95 Oxford 10, Ashley Green 65 Ohoka Red 5, Woodend 50 Amberley 20, GlenmarkCheviot 40 Saracens Red 25, Saracens Blue 35 Ohoka Black 10. Under 7: Ashley Blue 80 Oxford Black 75, Ashley Green 65 Saracens Red 85, Kaiapoi 60 Oxford Red 60, Saracens Blue 70 Ohoka Black 80, Saracens Orange 70 Ohoka White 70. Under 6: Ashley Blue 80 Oxford Red 50, Ashley Gold 50 Ashley White 50, Ashley Green 55 Saracens Red 60, Glenmark Cheviot 55 Saracens Green 60, Saracens Blue 75 Ohoka Black 80, Saracens Orange 65 Ohoka White 55, Saracens White 55 Saracens Black 45.

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North Canterbury Rugby results: Luisetti Seeds division one, section one: Darfield 36 Prebbleton 11, Hampstead 30 Kaiapoi 20, Southbridge 10 Methven 13, Ashley 10 Rakaia 30, Oxford bye. Section two: Glenmark 22 West Melton 0, Lincoln 57 Ohoka 7, Saracens 34 Southern 24, Burn/Duns/Irwell 8 Waihora 12. Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury division two: Ashley 15 Amberley 36, Hurunui 13 Woodend 9, Saracens 36 Kaiapoi 12. Metro Colts: HSOB 7 Ohoka 41, Glen mark 25 CBHS 2nd XV 22. Women’s Cup: Burnside/Kaiapoi 25 Bel fast 5. Crusaders Secondary School’s Press Cup: St Andrews 25 Rangiora HS 10. Ellesmere/North Canterbury/Mid Can terbury combined under 18: Hurunui 26 Oxford/Woodend 5, Rangiora HS 29 MC Combined, Malvern Combined 39 Kaiapoi 14. Elles/Nth Canty/Mid Canty combined under 16: West Melton 12 Oxford 53, Kaiapoi 60 Waihora 17, Ashley 17 Celtic 57. Mike Greer Homes Nth Canty under 14: Ashley 46 Oxford 10, Hurunui 34 Woodend 31, Saracens 36 Kaiapoi 10. Mike Greer Homes under 13: Amberley

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Gardening PEA STRAW small bales now at Woodend Land scape Supplies. Hurry while stocks last. Phone 03 312 2003. PEA STRAW, Compost, Coloured Aggregates, Bark & more. Huge range at Woodend Landscape Supplies. Ph 03 312 2003.

Health & Beauty HOMEOPATHIC assist ance is available consultations and remedies Jennifer Mackinder (Dip.Hom).Ph 03 314 8046.

Hire WOODSPLITTERS and Woodchippers for hire at Woodend Landscape Supplies. Ph 03 312 2003.

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COUNCIL’S KERBSIDE REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION Queen’s Birthday Monday 2 June: Kerbside rubbish collections will be carried out on Monday as usual to: Eligible residential & commercial properties in Oxford, Cust, Woodend, Pegasus, and the entire Northern Rural Collection Area – both sides of Rangiora-Woodend Road, SH1/Main North Rd north of Woodend, Waikuku, Waikuku Beach Road, Waikuku Beach, and Sefton. Kerbside recycling Week 2 collections will be carried out on Monday as usual to: Eligible residential & commercial properties in Pegasus, ‘northern’ Woodend (north of Woodend Rd and Parsonage Rd), and the Week 2 Northern Rural Collection Area – SH1/Main North Rd north of Woodend, Waikuku, Waikuku Beach Road, Waikuku Beach, and Sefton. Please remember only “official” Waimakariri District Council refuse bags and recycling wheelie bins will be collected. Refuse bags and recycling wheelie bins must be placed for collection by 7 am, and please note that collection times may vary during the holiday period. Please contact the Council on 311 8900 if any problems occur with your refuse or recycling collection during this period. If you’re unsure which Week your recycling is to be collected, please check the label on the side of your bin.

RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK & TRANSFER STATION HOURS Southbrook Resource Recovery Park: 284 Flaxton Road, Southbrook Transfer Station (03) 313 5499 ReSale Store (03) 313 5798 (Note: payment by cash or EFTPOS. Credit cards not accepted.) Saturday 31 May 8.30pm to 4.30pm – as usual Sunday 1 June 12.30pm to 4.30pm - as usual Monday 2 June 8.30am to 4.30pm - as usual Oxford Transfer Station: High Street, Oxford (Note: EFTPOS is not available on site) Saturday 31 May Closed as usual Sunday 1 June 12.00pm to 4.30pm - as usual Monday 2 June Closed as usual Kitty Waghorn Solid Waste Asset Manager

The Ministry is currently undertaking engagement around special school provision in the greater Christchurch area, with a view to designing a network that best serves the community in the future. A series of meetings will be held during May and June to gather feedback on the proposals. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings.

Dates and Venues Venue: Kaiapoi Community Centre Address: 24 Sewell Street Date: Monday, 26 May Time: 7-9pm

Venue: Addington Event Centre Address: 75 Jack Hinton Drive Date: Wednesday, 4 June Time: 7-9pm

Venue: Rolleston Community Centre Address: 94 Rolleston Drive Date: Thursday, 29 May Time: 7-9pm

Venue: Addington Event Centre Address: 75 Jack Hinton Drive Date: Wednesday, 4 June Time: 10-12

More information can be found at: www.shapingeducation.govt.nz or email: ruth.jellyman@minedu.govt.nz

CLAIRVOYANT medium, clear accurate Trades readings with Holly. Phone FURNITURE Removal, 03 314 9073. AXL Transport Ltd. Qual ity removals at the lowest rate possible. South Island Landscaping wide, Kaiapoi office. Phone BLENDED, screened & 03 327 3216. unscreened soil at Wood end Landscape Supplies. PROPERTY MAINTEN ANCE. Lawns, gardens, Ph 03 312 2003. hedges, chainsaw work, pruning, painting and minor home alterations. Livestock TOWN AND COUNTRY. ALPACAS for sale, well Phone Mike 03 313 0261. bred. Lovely additions for PRINTING. your Lifestyle block. Phone SCREEN For all your printing 03 310 7917. requirements. Tshirts, Hoodies, HiVis vests and polos, Overalls, Caps etc. To Let Please phone Heather 03 or email HOUSESITTERS req’d. 313 0261 City and Rural. Retired or norstar@clear.net.nz. not working pref. Phone TAX. Is it a problem? Are Lisa 03 359 2323 or visit you due a refund? I can www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz assist you. Richard Cotterell, Tax Agent, phone Scrap Metal Wanted 03 327 6999. LIFESTYLERS and NORTH Canterbury Farmers!! Mobile sheep Metals. Buying metals, cars crutching. Trailer and etc for recycling. Phone Joe shearing. No amount too on 027 223 3593 or after large or too small. Week hours on 03 314 9079. ends available. Call Eddie or Lucy at Laxon Crutching 03 314 7696 or 027 777 Situations Wanted Ltd 5478. EX SHEEP & BEEF PLASTERER 30 years farmer with Dip Ag and 14 experience, 3 years EQC. years exp seeks position as Phone Danny 03 312 5696, Farm or Block Manager. Ph 027 220 1654. Alan 03 762 5048.

Tree Services BRIAN’S Tree Services. Tree felling, topping, shaping, firewood cut, rub bish removed, stump grind ing, branch chipping. Affordable rates. Phone 03 327 5505 or 021 124 4894. TREE MAN felling, wind damage, sawing, topping, big trees okay. Quoting 7 days. Ph 03 312 6750. NORTH Canterbury Tree Care. Specialising in big trees in small spaces, long term tree plans, advisory service, fully insured. Free quotes, prompt service. Phone Mike Gilbert 0800 873 336. STUMP REMOVAL Ser vicing North Canterbury for prompt professional ser vice. Phone Tim 0800 178 867

Situations Vacant

WE CURRENTLY require a Painter / Brush Hand to join our Painting and Decorating business in Hanmer Springs. Strong work ethic, positive attitude and an eye for detail is essential. Please contact Laura on 021 0295 4955.

R13 Trust is a charitable organisation based in the Waimakariri District. Providing alternative educational and skill development programmes for young person’s not progressing in the school system.

Here’s your chance to find the news that matters. Timaru’s The Courier has a vacancy for a hard-working and ambitious team-player who has a nose for news and the writing and photography hy skills to match. The qualified reporter will be part of the team in our Timaru office, covering the town and surrounding districts, from the Rangitata to thee Waitaki, and west to Mt Cook. They’ll enjoy variety – they’ll write everything from general news and sport, to arts and advertising features – and they’ll want to get it all on the front page. The Courier is part of the Otago Daily Times’ communities group. It is delivered weekly to 26,000 homes in South Canterbury. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. If it sounds like you, apply to: Craig Page, Allied Press Communities Editor PO Box 517, Dunedin 9054 or email craig.page@alliedpress.co.nz Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, June 6, 2014.

We require a Support person to work alongside the programme Supervisor. You will assist with the planning and running of a range of daily programmes including sport activities, numeracy, literacy and practical work and personal life skills. You will be a positive role model for the young people, have the ability to make good decisions, and hold a clean full drivers licence. A background in education or working with young people is preferable. The programme is run from Kaiapoi and is on a casual daily basis as hours will depend on how many places are filled. If you are keen to be a valuable member of our team please forward CV and cover letter to Andrea at bahowell@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 310 0245 after 5.30 by Tuesday 05th June 2014. 0514c2903-a-24

No Changes to Council’s Refuse and Recycling Services on Queen’s Birthday Weekend 30 May to 2 June 2014

The Government’s 2010 review of Special Education confirmed the ongoing need for special education provision.

Northern Steps Programme Support Worker

Timaru, Full-time

EXPERIENCED JOINER The Company Millbrook Kitchens is a well established, thriving, family owned joinery company based in rapidly growing Rangiora. We produce high quality kitchens, household & commercial joinery.

Small Engines Mechanic We are currently seeking the services of a small engines mechanic for our busy award winning Husqvarna sales and service dealership at Flaxton Road, Rangiora. In addition to the wide range of Husqvarna outdoor power products we are also sales and service agents for Karcher, Briggs and Stratton and Honda domestic and commercial outdoor products. We prefer a qualified and experienced small engines mechanic or qualified automotive trades-people with suitable experience who are looking for a change in direction are invited to apply. Our modern premises are purpose built and well equipped. On-going training and development available and encouraged.

Applicants should apply in writing to: The Manager, Mead Mowers and Chainsaws Ltd, P O Box 204, Rangiora or email their CV and cover letter to sales@meadmowers.co.nz NIFTY Nanas, Mothers and Nannies needed for various after school childcare roles. Apply online at www.thenannycompany.co.nz. JOBS JOBS JOBS. Local work for local people at Jade Resourcing. Call in to our office 66 Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi or ph 03 327 0656. CASUAL / PART TIME worker required for hobby boat building project in Rangiora. Suit retired / semi retired or person in between jobs. Phone 027 474 8478.

BAR PERSON REQUIRED PART TIME 16 Hours plus per week Thurs, Fri, Sat nights Full Drivers Licence essential Experience preferred Ring Matt 021 113 1163

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The Culture We pride ourselves in creating a friendly, cheerful atmosphere at Millbrook. We have regular barbeques, a great Xmas function, and an annual boating weekend. Yes, we work hard, but are rewarded through recognition, job satisfaction and a competitive hourly rate. We offer excellent working conditions with a wonderful team of positive, enthusiastic people. The Role Millbrook require an experienced Joiner to join our existing team. You would manufacture and assemble high quality joinery in preparation for installation. You would report directly to the Factory Manager, using your skills to deliver a quality product to meet our clients expectations within the agreed timeline. The successful applicant would require the following attributes: - Experience in kitchen manufacturing - Must be capable of full kitchen assembly - Be familiar with modern hardware and techniques - Able to produce joinery to a high standard - Be able to work unsupervised - Be reliable everyday - Bring enthusiasm and energy - Prepared to work flexible hours Check out our web site www.millbrookkitchens.co.nz If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please contact Andrew on 027 2950 422 and email your CV to andrew@millbrookkitchens.co.nz 1413379

Registered Nurse Permanent, Part-time and Casual Vacancy 132648. Closing 03/06/14

Relax and unwind in a new outdoor playground by the sea. Combine your passion for caring, with your love of the outdoors. With the mountains and sea on your back doorstep this is the perfect opportunity to take on a new challenge in your career without sacrificing your lifestyle. Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Charlotte Dugdale, Recruitment Specialist – Nursing, phone (03) 378 6580, email charlotte.dugdale@cdhb.health.nz

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Butchery

HOME KILL & PROCESSING SPECIALISTS CATTERMOLES BUTCHERY, KAIAPOI

We can arrange to kill and process your Beef, Pork, Lamb, Venison and Game Meat NOW! Open Saturday Mornings Phone (03) 327 8219 A/H 027 306 3874

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Builder For all of your Trades and LOCAL Classified BUILDERS enquiries, Ring Mark 027 229 7310 please for a free quote contact www.longsilver Amanda construction.com at • Licensed Building The News Practitioner • Registered on Master 03 313 2840

Butchery

Oxford Butchery Bevan and Shane Frahm

We can arrange to have your stock killed. Sheep, beef and pigs: process into portion packs and smallgoods and label to your requirements.

Number one

bacon Ph 312 4205 old-fashioned & ham curing. Oxford A/H 312 4219 or 312 4709

Civil and Drainage

Bruce Evans 131 Ohoka Road Kaiapoi p. 03 327 3111 m. 021 293 6331

Builder

Curtains/Blinds

Call Ally for a measure and quote.

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Donmar 320 HIGH ST, RANGIORA • PH 03 313 5518

Decorators

Dressmaker

Wilson Decorators Ltd

Ladies need a new suit For winter or work,

simplyccb@hotmail.co.nz

CONSULTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT

Curtain Services

Curtains Drapes Roman Blinds Manufacture & installation of quality drapes/ Roman blinds • Free measure & quote

Marjohn Curtain Services John & Marj Millar | Ph: (03) 327 8481 Mobile: John - 0274 359 281 Marj - 0274 172 610 The Mill, 35 Ranfurly St, Kaiapoi Email: john.marj.millar@gmail.com

*conditions may apply

Electrician

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Excavation

Robert (Grumpy) Grant

Serving North Canterbury for 32 years • For all domestic & commercial repairs & installations• New housing PO BOX 69 RANGIORA. TEL: 03 313 7144 MOB: 0274 321 534 FAX: 03 313 2144 ncn1242197aa

Prompt friendly service

STEVE SCOTT 0274 339 578 scottexcavation@hotmail.co.nz

EXCAVATION LANEWAYS IRRIGATION FOUNDATIONS DRAINAGE TRENCHING CARTAGE 5.5 TON EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE ALSO AVAILABLE 3.9 TON DIGGER WITH ROCK/CONCRETE BREAKER

Paling Paling Fences Fences Fencing Fencing Repairs Repairs Maintenance Maintenance Work Wor k

GOSCUT CONCRETE CUTTER LTD Specialise in: Soffut Soff ut (Early Entry Saw) House & Factory Floor Slabs All Aspects of Ground Sawing, Floor Grinding, Wall Cutting/ Core Drilling – Up to 600mm diameter Residential & Commercial

• Decorative Cutting • Inyard Cutting & Drilling • Fumeless Hydraulic Equipment

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Free quotes

PHONE PHONE JOHN JOHN

027 027 626 626 6333 6333 For all of your Trades and Classified enquiries, please contact Amanda at The News on 03 313 2840

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Graeme Gosney 0274 971 683 Phone 03 327 8341 Fax 03 327 8343 Email: goscut@xtra.co.nz

View my range or have your own made to order Phone for an appt Renee 0276 491 652

Ph: 03 313 6825 • Mob: 027 232 6825

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Fencing

Concrete

(will travel)

Great Suits with either dress, skirt, or pants Beautifully made in North Canterbury.

COLOURS S Free Measure CURTAINS I & Quote M on all soft JENNY HEPERI furnishings/blinds* Interior Design P Consultant L BLINDS Y 1377667

DIAL 4 DRAPES

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Repairs & Upgrades Virus & Malware Removal Checkup to Increase Speed Home & Business Onsite Visits Prompt Professional Service

“If it’s broke, let’s fix it”

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Free measure, Free drapemaking from our own workroom.

Ph: 03 928 3537 Wayne 021 731 817 Lyn 021 207 4499 waylyn2@scorch.co.nz

Computer Repairs

CompuCare COMPUTER REPAIRS

Curtains

• Small Family Business • Qualified Tradesman • 30+ Years Experience • Painting • Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Roof Coating • Tidy Workers •No Time Wasted • Reasonable Rates • Free Quotes

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE

For all of your Trades and Classified enquiries, please contact Amanda at The News on 03 313 2840

TONY’S LAWN & GARDEN MAINTENANCE • Garden tidy-ups • Rubbish removal • Rose pruning • Shrub and tree pruning • Lawn mowing, ride-on mowing and maintenance • 27 years experience

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HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIM

PH: Andrew 027 407 8744 A/h 03 327 7242

RURAL HEDGE TRIMMING & CLEAN UP SERVICES Including Tractor Mulching, Tub Grinding and Chipping

Plumbing

Contact Tony for a NO OBLIGATION, Free Quote! Home 03 313 7605 027 774 2751 tonylamplugh@ clear.net.nz

Master Plumber of the Year 2010

Painter

Picture Framing

• Painting - Interior, Exterior, Roof • Waterblasting • Minor Repairs EQR Registered

We are a reputable picture framer who can offer the best professional assistance in Rangiora for all your framing requirements. We support new and existing North Canterbury artists. Giftware including original artwork and greenstone pendants. A selection of ready made frames. Free quotes available.

• PLUMBERS • GAS FITTERS • DRAIN LAYERS • HOME HEATING • BACKFLOW PREVENTION • DESIGN BUILD SOLUTIONS • DRAIN CLEANING – CCTV

5B Cone Street, Rangiora P: 03 313 5474 www.cameofinearts.co.nz

Phone 0800 374 737 or 03 327 9499 DRIPFREE Email plumbers@clyne-bennie.co.nz Web www.clyne-bennie.co.nz www. plumbingshoponline.co.nz

Trailers

Valuation

Forget the rest - come to the best!

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Ph Vic 0274 301 624 Graeme 0274 311 979

Canterbury owned and operated for over 60 years

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CASH PAID FOR SCRAP

• Car Bodies • Scrap Steel • Specialists in Farm Machinery • All non Ferrous

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MAINLAND METALS LTD

FREE PICK UP AND WEIGHED ON SITE Ph (03) 338 7000 • Ah (03) 312 6553 Mike 0274 818 544 • Robbie 0274 818 027

Tiling/Plastering

ENVIROTEC

Specialists in . . .

• Graffiti Removal • Blocked Drains • Pre Paint Cleaning • Moss & Algae Removal • Silicone Sealing (Brick & Block Work) • Concrete / Driveways / Ashphalt • Houses • Schools • Dairy Sheds CALL NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE

0800 SITECLEAN

(0800 748 325) Mobile 0274 369 187 Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Leaking Shower Repairs Cracked Floors Repairs & Tile Preparations Lining Walls & Waterproofing Floors & Walls etc Town and Country Work 37 years in North Canterbury Member Canterbury Masters Tilers Federation

Ph John 0274 376 662 | A/H 327 8344 | Fax 327 2602

Millers Tiling Ltd Quality Guaranteed Windows & Doors WINDOW MARKET PLACE • New & Used • Timber & Aluminium • Windows & Doors 8am-5pm Weekdays 8am-2pm Saturday 215 Waltham Rd, Sydenham Ph (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nz Fax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz

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Waterblasting Ltd Servicing Canterbury Commercial & Residential

NEED A TRAILER? Quality NZ-made Built to a standard, not to a price

• Hot-dip Galvanised • Full Chassis • Quality NZ-made components • Competitive pricing • We can freight nationwide • We include as standard what others see as optional extras For more information phone 0800 697 886 Email: sales@srttrailers.co.nz

www.srttrailers.co.nz

David Manning & Associates Registered valuers and property consultants – urban and rural 1381683-b

Water Blasting

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Locally owned and operated

537 South Eyre Rd, RD2 Kaiapoi Also: 222 High St, Rangiora

Ph: (03) 312-0282 • Fax (03) 312-0283 • Cell (027) 240 7808

david.manning@xtra.co.nz

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