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Stolen /page5 Nth Canty police find cache of stolen property after raids in Waiau, Domett, Balcairn.
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Dairying / page 22 - 30 The News features the North Canterbury dairy sector as it gears up for a new season.
The Property Times lists the latest properties for sale in North Canterbury.
A commuter rail service from North Canterbury has been put on the back burner as other short term measures are explored to relieve congestion on the northern motorway.
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Rail dumped as a quick commuter fix By Robyn Bristow John McCaskey is dumbfounded. The Waipara viticulturalist and political activist is struggling to believe a commuter rail line between North Canterbury and Christchurch has been dumped in favour of ‘‘short term’’ measures to ease congestion on the northern motorway. Mr McCaskey, whose Facebook page By Rail to Christchurch has seen an increasing amount of traffic and comments, says rail is a quick fix to commuter woes and says people are being forced into their cars by the inaction of politicians and those trying to find ways of putting the brakes on motorway congestion. ‘‘The critical thing is there is a mass movement out of the city into satellite towns in North Canterbury. ‘‘But they still want to work in the
city and are being forced to use a car to get to their jobs,’’ he says. ‘‘Rail is practical. There is an empty line which took generations of North Canterbury folk to school in the day. It was no problem. ‘‘Students could stay home, live with mum and dad, save money, ease the housing problem in Christchurch and travel by train to university or school,’’ says Mr McCaskey. He says those charged with finding ways to accommodate the significant growth, in the short term, in the Waimakariri and Hurunui areas, are looking ‘‘far too far ahead. ‘‘Get (rail) up and running fast and as simply as possible. ‘‘If people see it running they will use it. ‘‘Rail has been debated for 20 years and now we will have another talkfest
for 20 years.’’ He believes popup rail stations would cost little, buses, bikes or a mono rail could disperse workers to various areas of the city from the existing Christchurch Railway Station and says making use of older units from Auckland and Wellington, which had been replaced, would cut start up costs. But there needed to be some fast decisions as these units could be sold off overseas rather than be put to good use in New Zealand. Rail has been dismissed in a study as a feasible shortterm option to help ease congestion a product of population growth following Canterbury’s series of earthquake. The study says rail would cost $10 million to get up and running and a further $3 million a year to cover running costs, that the time was not
right to implement a commuter rail service on the singletrack Main North line between Rangiora and Christchurch and that a shortterm rail service was not feasible. Environment Canterbury commissioner Rex Williams says the study told the group ‘‘it was possible to implement a commuter rail service but a shortterm service ws not feasbile’’. ‘‘More significantly the study found that trains alone would not get people to where they needed to be ,’’ he said. ‘‘For now we are going to focus on increasing the frequency of the Blue Line bus service during peak times; introducing a new commuter service between Rangiora, Hornby and the airport; and a park and ride service for communters living in rural parts of Waimakariri,’’ he said. The Greater Christchurch Urban
Development Strategy partners (UDS) the Christchurch City Council, Waimakriri District Council, NZ Transport Agency and ECan are now being asked to commit to the package to ease motorway congestion. The implementation committee says the measures will accommodate significant growth in the Waimakariri area until the Western Corridor and Northern Arterial are built during the next four to six years. The package includes ongoing changes to the operation of State Highway one, the promotion of measures such as carpooling and encouraging people to start work at different times and consideration of additional commuter bus services and new extended bus lanes to help relieve congestion on the northern motorway. Continued Page 2
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By David Hill Rangiora’s John Knox Presbyterian Church is set to come down. Minister Rev Dr Alan Missen says local firm Graceworks Demolition and Recycling Ltd has been contracted for the demolition of the 90yearold church building on the corner of High and King Streets. The church was due to meet with the contractor on Tuesday afternoon, as The News went to print, to finalise dates, but work is expected to begin in the next few weeks. Graceworks is also working on the demolition of the St Bartholomews Anglican Church hall in Kaiapoi. The church building has been closed for two years after it was found to be earthquake prone. The congregation has been worship ping in the attached John Knox Centre and ‘‘we now have a very good set up, so that’s eased the disruption,’’ Rev Dr Missen says. A deconsecration service was held earlier this month, with around 80 past and present parishioners attending, he says. ‘‘It was very well attended by our folk and others who have had connections with the church and it went very well. It was a good opportunity to say farewell to the building. ‘‘Some of our people have been members of the congregation for many years, so it is sad to be losing the building, but it’s also good to finally be able to move forward.’’ No decision has been made on what will replace the church building, Rev Dr Missen says. ‘‘It is still a process we are entering into, seeing what the congregation sees as import ant to what we do in the community. We will be across the road from the (Rangiora) town hall when it is complete, so that is something we need to consider, what impact that will have on us. ‘‘Personally I think we need to get a very clear idea of where we need to be going forward over the next 1020 years. ‘‘If it’s what God intends for us then the money will come.’’ As the building was closed for strengthen ing reasons rather than earthquake damage, the insurance payout is limited, potentially reducing the likely funds available. ‘‘The building for all its history was difficult to use, not having a central aisle and fixed pews, so we have an opportunity to build something new which can have a multi community use.’’ Historical research from members of the congregation shows that the corner site has had a varied history. It was owned by John Lilly from 1889 and there were two shops on the site. John Lilly of ‘‘Lillybrooke’’ was a promin ent local businessman, butcher and cattle
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buildings on High Street, between King and Durham Streets, were destroyed by fire. Soon after, the corner site was advertised for sale and sold to the Presbyterian Church.
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infirmation and getting motorists to think about how they used the network would have longterm benefits across the Waimakariri roading network. Meanwhile 430 have added their support to Mr McCaskey’s ideas for a rail commuter service by liking the By Rail to Christ
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Beams arrive for bridge Huge hollow core concrete beams will soon begin to bridge the gap across the Ashley River as the new Cones Rod bridge begins to take shape. They have been arriving since early July making an impressive sight as they are delivered on a large road transports close to 35
metres long. The unit is known in the industry as a Tractor Unit with a front dolly and a fouraxle rear jinker transporter system. In total 110 hollow core beams are being pre cast at Concrete Structures’ yard in Rolleston and these will be individually transported to the
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bridge site. Each beam weighs about 37 tonnes and is 28.3 metres long and will form the deck of support structure for the new bridge. The placement of the first beams is expected to start within the next week, dependent on weather and river conditions.
Woodend School gives thumbs up to safety
Thumbs up to road safety, Woodend School pupils with a safety sign - Woodend School pupils say ... Keep Your Distance. between drivers, road users, including students, and the police. Central to this agreement was continuing participation in road safety pro grammes and training, plus providing appropriate signage incorporating safety messages. The drivers keep an eye out for children in Woodend; they observe a 40km speed limit within
the school area; and report any unsafe student behaviour to the school. In return, the students do their part by keeping to the left and wearing helmets when cycling; crossing the main road at recognised points; being aware of windblast from truck, blind spots and turning vehicles; and reporting any unsafe driving to the school.
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Woodend School celebrated its ongoing road safety initiative with Canterbury Waste Services and the police this week, launching a signage scheme that will lift its profile. Senior students at the school, with the assistance of teacher Lucy Fong, organised a competition to design signage incorporating road safety messages around trucks. From the 50 entries 12 have been chosen to be displayed on the back of Canterbury Waste Service trailers as they travel to and from the Kate Valley landfill. A special assembly on Tuesday saw the 12 winners unveiled, with one being chosen to go on a trailer immediately. Woodend School and landfill owner, Transwa ste Canterbury, along with the police entered into a good will agreement in August 2005 to work together to enhance road safety, with a special focus on the safety of Woodend children and adults, around trucks. This sees Canterbury Waste Services drivers going from the Kate Valley landfill sound their horns when they see Woodend students and the students in turn give the drivers the ‘‘thumbs up’’. Speaking at the assembly, Woodend principal Graeme Barber said he was hopeful the safety initiative could spread across the country, a view shared by Transwaste Canterbury chairman Gill Cox. Mr Cox said the signage programme that was being adopted was all about making the good will programme work, and reflected the partnership
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Social media called on to help catch illegal Hanmer dumpers By Robyn Bristow The Hurunui District Council is hoping social media may be able to help it track down the culprit who dumped a pile of building waste in the former Queen Mary Hospital grounds. The waste is an old kitchen pulled out of a home and its been dumped by the former engineers building on the grounds. A posting and photo of the rubbish on Facebook by the council has created a flurry of traffic with people complaining about the council’s ‘‘smaller’’ rubbish bags, the cost of dumping and pointing the finger at the council for the state of parts of the former hospital grounds which its believed may ‘‘encourage’’ people to dump in the area. Hurunui District Councillor, Jason Fletcher has leapt to the defence of the council saying if the culprit can ‘‘afford to renovate this is all primarily from a renovation of a kitchen I think they can afford to dispose of their rubbish or would you prefer to pay higher rates to cover the costs of disposing other people’s rubbish?’’. ‘‘Usually we come across this kind of repugnant mess in our river reserve areas but this detestable dumping was at the former Queen Mary Hospital grounds!’’ Mr Fletcher says the illegal dumping is in no way connected to the kerbside rubbish collec tion, the bags used or the fees. ‘‘When people try to save themselves a few dollars in transfer station fees by illegally dumping their rubbish in our reserve areas, it
damages the environment and it costs all ratepayers to have it cleaned up,’’ he says. ‘‘It’s a sad, sad day when people can worry about the way their kitchen looks and spends thousands of dollars on making it look nice but they aren’t prepared to pay a very small portion of those costs to protect our environ ment!’’ Mr Fletcher says the hospital site was vested in council in August 2010 with about 50 percent in Crown ownership and 50 percent in the council/community ownership. ‘‘It’s so saddening, especially when the Community Board is trying to encourage the Crown to tidy up the southern area that is so shabby at the moment and the Hurunui District Council gardeners are doing their best to implement the management plan for the council part of the reserve and restore this beautiful reserve back to its former glory.’’ Compliance officer Andrew Brown says the council is endeavouring to find the culprit who dumped the rubbish. He said another instance of illegal dumping in the reserve had been reported last week, but it had been ‘‘collected’’ before we got there. Mr Brown says illegally dumped rubbish was at ‘‘normal levels’’ but the council was still having to deal with it. ‘‘The former hospital grounds are a special area for people in Hanmer Springs. ‘‘While parts of it need some love it is still a special area and it is not good to see rubbish being dumped in it,’’ Mr Brown said.
Council gains insurance for under and above ground Waimakariri District Council once again has insurance for its underground assets. Insurance cover was lost after the series of earthquakes in Canterbury in 2010/11. But it has been reinstated through the council’s membership of the Local Auth ority Protection Programme.
Staff have advised the council’s audit committee that the insurance covers the district’s drainage, water and sewage reticulation systems. The council has also secured $115 million of insurance for its above ground buildings and structures.
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an excellent way to reward staff and valued customers by encouraging them come along and have an enjoyable day of golf at Kaiapoi while supporting a worthwhile cause. ‘‘Sponsored teams always keenly contest the team’s competition for the Handsome Trophy,’’ he says. The New Zealand Brain Research Insti tute, which is one of the three chosen recipients for funding this year, has three primary goals to improve care for people with neurological conditions, to increase understanding of the brain and conditions which affect it by conducting highquality research and educating the next generation of researchers and clinicians and increasing awareness of this research in the community. The Fred Hollows Foundation is a non government organisation which seeks to eradicate avoidable blindness in developing countries. For a very low cost cataract surgery can be performed to insert intraocular lenses and provide pre and post operative care. The Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade is a very busy ‘‘underfunded and valuable’’ local organisation much appreciated during fires, flooding, car crashes and at all times of crisis, says Mr Fenwick.
The following property has been reported as lost to the Rangiora police. Have you seen it? Three black wallets, an I phone 5 in black case, a black Nokia cellphone in a black case, a black purse with a silver chain and a black wallet with yellow flowers on. The following property is at the Rangi ora Police Station looking for a home a black Pidengbao wallet, a lightweight walking stick and a black Kona mountain bike.
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The New Zealand Brain Institute, the Fred Hollows Foundation and the Kaiapoi Volun teer Fire Brigade will benefit from the Kaiapoi Lions Club twentyfourth annual charity golf tournament next month. The event, which has raised over $110,000 for local and community projects over the years, is a highlight on the Kaiapoi Golf Club’s fixture calender, attracting near cap acity fields over the years. Last year a playground project at Trous selot Park benefitted from the event which this year is scheduled for August 17. The Lions Club is calling on organisations and individuals to swing in behind the tournament by sponsoring a hole for $200 which automatically qualifies them to enter a playing four in the event. Companies can enter a team for $150, a team of four can be entered for $30 or prizes can be donated to the cause. The Lions Club will ensure sponsors are acknowledged for their support with signage at their chosen tee, within the clubhouse throughout the day and on any publicity material relating to the tournament. Lions club spokesperson, Peter Fenwick says a sponsored team or a company entry is
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Stolen tools, wheels and diving equipment, a cannabis growing oper ation, drugs and a shotgun were all part of a haul found by police during a simultaneous search of three North Canterbury properties. North Canterbury police, the Armed Offenders Squad and drug dogs combined resources to search properties at Balcairn near Amber ley, Dommet near Cheviot and Waiau. The operation followed a ‘‘spike’’ in burglaries in the CheviotWaiau area in the past few months. A 34yearold male was arrested on three charges of receiving stolen property, one of unlawful possession of a firearm, cultivating cannabis and possessing cannabis for supply. A 23yearold male was also arrested and charged with possession of cannabis. Constable Michael Kneebone of the Rangiora CIB said both men are likely to face further charges. He is appealing to anyone who recognises any property in the photo graph to phone him at the Rangiora police station (03) 3136167.
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Canterbury Cricket called to account CHRIS Rowe, a selector, coach and/or manager of various Canterbury Country teams last season while also being a selector of the Canterbury under 19 team, speaks out about the decision by the Canterbury Metropolitan Cricket Association, which runs club cricket in Christchurch, to end Canterbury Country’s involvement in metro club cricket before the start of the 2014-2015 season, after 12 years of country’s involvement. Can Canterbury Cricket please explain why the proposed changes to the Premier Club competition are in the best interests of Canterbury as a province? There have been plenty of comments about what is good for Christchurch Metro cricket but nothing despite requests and submissions which outlines what value is offered to the province as a whole. Recently I listened to a presentation from Canterbury coach Gary Stead outlining player pathways as his organisation sees them. At its conclusion and after everyone else had had their opportunity to speak I asked the same question of Gary as above. He could provide no answer, not that I expected he would be able as his
chief executive officer hasn’t provided any enlightenment on this issue. Hence his team of selectors and coaches are busy trying to finds ways to replicate opportunities previously accorded the under 20’s and Canterbury Country within the current structure. They have worked hard to organise additional matches generally involving Sunday play but not ideal. If you agree even in part with the sentiments raised then help us to get the Board of Canterbury Cricket attend to their responsibilities. Spread the message! I act here as an individual. Last season I was a selector, coach and/or manager of various Canterbury Country teams while also a selector of the Canterbury under 19 team. I have not applied to either organisation for
any role this season. I remainpPresident of a club in North Canterbury. My motivation is for cricket in Canterbury, what is best for the province and in the interests of all stakeholders, that Canterbury Country have the courage to challenge this decision and that the Canterbury Board will act as their mandate requires. At the very least this season should be played under the existing structure while the merits of any proposed changes can be properly debated Improving recruitment seems to be the main focus of the Metro review. Where will this recruitment come from if not from alternative playing options within the province? MainPower Oval to the credit and foresight of the Canterbury Cricket
Association would currently be the premier ‘‘club’’ venue in the province. Players welcome the opportunity to test their skills at this venue where quality of skill execution is rewarded over a degree of luck, where 250 plus is the norm not 150 on a good day. Comments from Canterbury suggest club cricket is not seen as a stepping stone to representative play in part due to the ‘‘quality of pitches’’. It seems incongruous that the Board of Canterbury would wish to remove such a venue from their considerations. Canterbury Country has never won the one day title two final appearances over this period being their best results so why then does Canterbury Metro want to focus on its own teams and not have them playing against the Canterbury County
Active Ageing Afternoon The Gold Card Club of Kaiapoi, in association with Injury Prevention Waimakariri, will run an Active Ageing Afternoon at the Cooperating Parish Hall, at the corner of Fuller and Peraki Street on Tuesday, July 29. Speakers will include Ian McNish, a Kaiapoi solicitor, Trcey Pons o f Pain Mangement Phyusiotherapy, Jane Goodwin of Advance Care Planning and Al Blackie, a Kaiapoi dentist. The event, which runs from 2pm to 4pm is free. No booking is required but for more inforamiton ring Gwenda Johnson, (03) 327 0774. Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury The CAB provides free, confidential information and advice to anyone who asks for assistance. It is situated in the Trevor Inch Library in Rangiora and is open from 9am to 4.30 five days a week. Call in or phone (03) 3138822 or 0800 367 222. We are there to help. You can become a volunteer. The work is interesting and stimulating and provides a valuable service to all who ask. Comprehensive training and access to uptodate information and resources are given. If you think you are suited to this valued voluntary work, just make contact. We would love to hear from you. Garden Experience A garden experience is being held on October 27 to help raise funds for the Reynolds Historic pavilion in the Ashley Gorge Reserve. The Ashley Gorge Advisory Board is running the fundraising which includes not just the opportunity to experience a beautiful garden, but also to enjoy other interesting features. The pavilion will include picnic tables, shelter and an information board. More information later. Arts Showcase Arts Showcase Hurunui will be held in the Memorial Library, Amberley from September 13 to 21. It will feature the arts and crafts of the Hurunui with this year’s guest artist Corina Hazlett of Balcairn. This year celebrates the 15th year of showcasing the creative talents of the residents of the Hurunui District. Entries close on August 25. Entry forms area available from the library or by contacting Pamela Burrows on (03) 3146877 or by emailing folkcraftz@xtra.co.nz. The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Come to Oxford on Sunday August 3 from 9am to 2pm and take a tour of the Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail. Shop for new and second hand bargains and local business and community group sales tables. Venue maps available from 8.30am on the day at both ends of Main Street and from the farmers market carpark. www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz. Saving the Climate Through Transforming the Economy Green MP Dr Kennedy Graham will speak at the John Knox Church hall, cnr High and King Streets, Rangiora, on Saturday July 26 from 2pm. Dr. Kennedy Graham has been involved with the climate change issue since 1989, first with the United Nations and now at the political level both in New Zealand and internationally. He’s been involved with every major climate change conference since 1992.
representative team. Canterbury Country’s record disappoints the various players and management over this period but represents a successful model where the best players in Canterbury spread across a range of sides are competing in a viable and competitive environment. The challenge is now for the Board of Canterbury Cricket to understand their responsibilities and make a decision in the best interests of cricket in Canterbury. Christchurch Metro by their own admission has made a decision in what they believe to be their best interests. It is now time for Canterbury Cricket to show it represents all Canterbury constituents and also represents the province.
Dear Sir, I strongly support John McCaskey and Leyland Benson in advocating resumption of the commuting rail service. My views are based on the experience of using the former railcar service until it was stopped because we were told the railcars had covered two to three million miles and spares were no longer available from the manufacturers. This length of life is unimaginable from mere buses. Regardless the trip was reliable, quick, and standing room only after Kaiapoi. I was able to work on the train, but could not do so on the bus afterwards, and certainly not on the motorbike and car pool which followed. The sole reason that I can imagine for not transferring Auckland’s surplus rail equipment to Christchurch is lobbying pressure to the present government from the road transport industry. Yours, D.W.King, Rangiora RD 3.
Grey Power subs due North Canterbury Grey Power members have received a gentle reminder that their 201415 sub scriptions are now due. Membership convenors Clare and Jim Addison say that all members should by now have green label on their card, indicat
ing they are financial through to March 31, 2015. Monthly meeting of Grey Power continue to attract 150 or more members, with candidates for the upcoming general election expected to attract even larger audiences.
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Towns will buzz in five years By David Hill Kaiapoi and Rangiora’s town centres will be ‘‘buzzing’’ within five years. Waimakariri District Council planning mana ger Nick Harrison says given the various concept plans he has seen for commercial developments in the district’s two main town centres, he expects Kaiapoi and Rangiora ‘‘will be lively places to live and work’’ in the next three to five years. In Rangiora progress is expected soon for the former Conway building site (172188 High Street), while consents for new retail space on the west corner of High and Durham Streets and retail and office space on the site of the former Saddlery building (214216 High Street) are being processed by the Waimakariri District Council. Conway building owner Lindsay Bain says the concept plans are nearly finished and he expects to lodge a consent application next month. Red Lion Hotel is another Rangiora land mark, which has been closed while its American owners Capitola Investments Ltd negotiate with insurers. The owners’ local agent Lex Chapman, of Bayleys, hopes there will be a resolution soon. ‘‘The owners would love to move on with that corner and develop it for the community. ‘‘It would be nice to get some resolution before they (council) start working on the road, so we can get in while the road’s closed off.’’ The demolition of Farmers and Robbies
buildings in Rangiora are well advanced and building consents for their replacements are expected soon. An application is also being processed for the proposed Pak ’n Save at Southbrook. Kaiapoi’s new subdivision Silverstream is gathering momentum and building consents for the commercial area are expected in the coming months, with concept plans on the developer’s website for a 2300 square metre commercial space to service up to 1100 houses. Mr Harrison says work in Kaiapoi is further advanced, with several projects already com pleted, including the Blackwells redevelopment, which was completed last year, and the new pharmacy and health centre on the northwest corner of Williams and Charles Streets and the Rivertown Cafe on Williams Street, which was purchased by the Kaiapoi Baptist Church last year. Work has started to develop a preschool and cafe in Sovereign Palms, opposite the Kaiapoi Golf Course. ‘‘It is due to open next year and it will be a real asset to serve the new area,’’ Mr Harrison says. The council is also processing building consents for retail and office space on the PLC House site and for the Riverside Church on opposite corners of Charles and Williams Streets. A consent was issued last year for a single storey retail shop at 125 Williams Street, the former site of a pizza shop.
Cost of revised liquor laws sees sees council opt for status quo The cost of administering revised liquor laws has been a factor in the Hurunui District Council opting to retain its District Licensing Committee for a further two years. Under the Sale and Supply of Liquor Act 2012, which became law last year, district councils had to appoint their own licensing committees. Last September Cr Marie Black was appointed chair of the committee with Mayor Winton Dalley and Crs Dick Davidson and Michael Malthus list mem bers. It was agreed the committee be appointed for a oneyear term to allow for changes if necessary. Meeting earlier this month, council agreed with a staff report recommending that the existing committee should be reappointed until the next local body election, in 2016. It acknowledged the committee was working well, with all members taking full advantage of training made available.
The training ensured members under stood the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, so they were competent to do their job. Retaining the present chair and list members meant their training and experi ence could be used to the benefit of the community. Costs reimbursed to committee mem bers so far total $7582.34, covering meet ings ($3715.96), training ($1508.64) and travel ($2357.74). Unbudgeted legal costs were $7007. The meeting was told that officer time spent in the role of committee secretary/ adviser had increased from about 20 hours a week to 30plus hours. The increase was due to the new Act requiring every application to be consid ered by the committee and there was more detail to be studied. This in turn meant more staff time was need to meet and advise the committee on applications, answer questions ensure all involved were kept informed of any developments or requests from licensees.
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Camp manager ‘coming home’ Selwyn and Elizabeth Meaclem have been appointed managers of the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp. The couple are relocating from Wellington and thrilled to be moving to the camp to enjoy the Hanmer Springs lifestyle where they will start work on August 11. They replace Duncan McKenzie who has resigned to take up the general manager position at The Heritage Hanmer Spings. Both Selwyn and Elizabeth worked at Mana Recovery Trust, a charitable trust providing living skills and vocational training to people with serious mental health disability and which has an eco sustainability focus. They provide employment for the people they support, paying full wages regardless of disability with 22 of the 43 employees graduating for the Riverstones training programme. Selwyn, originally from Methven, says all his family and friends are in Christchurch, Methven and Ashburton, so it’s ‘‘coming home for me’’. Selwyn is a mechanic by trade and has worked at Mana Recovery Trust for the past three years as the fleet and facilities manager. He was respon sible for a large fleet of trucks, vans, forklifts and lawn equipment and looked after the IT and
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Kaikoura residents and businesses are to be recognised for their efforts to protect the environment. The Kaikoura District Council and Innovative Waste Kaikoura have joined forces to create a community certification scheme to recognise the community’s work toward sustainability. The Kaikoura Too Good to Waste Certifi cate 2014 will be awarded to businesses who can tell their story of how they are contribut ing to the community’s sustainability. This year the Kaikoura community success fully entered its tenth year of being audited and certified under the independent Earth check Environmental Programme. Earthcheck is a community award and means the whole community is working to improve its bottom line from waste reduction to water savings, buying local or fairtrade and other efforts. For Kaikoura, the Earthcheck programme extends to all council and community oper ations and is about ‘‘walking the talk for sustainability’’. ‘‘We know residents and businesses in Kaikoura contribute to making the Earth check certification possible,’’ says Mayor Winston Gray. ‘‘Some businesses have told me what they
do individually to be responsible operators and we want to congratulate each business and support them to keep up the good work.’’ The council wants to hear the stories of how each business is contributing to the community’s success. Businesses will be awarded a certificate based on their perform ance, which can be displayed to demonstrate their effort. It is a way for businesses to let their customers know they are contributing to the community certification and help to tell the Kaikoura story, Mr Gray says. Through the programme, the council and Innovative Waste Kaikoura will support each business to work toward sustainability. Each business is to complete a short survey and will then be visited to go through the survey results. ‘‘There may be suggestions or things the business forgot to tell us, so the visit will help the results,’’ Mr Gray says. The results will be assessed and businesses will be awarded a certificate based on their performance. Businesses can pick up a form from the Kaikoura District Council, Innovative Waste Kaikoura, the Kaikoura Library or the council’s website. Forms need to be returned August 30.
Peninsula artists exhibit in Oxford Five Banks Peninsula artists will feature in a group exhibition in the Arts in Oxford gallery. Painters Kate McRae, Anne Skelton and Stephanie Crisp, printmaker/painter Katrina Perano and sculptor Martin Cole will show a collection of works of a variety of sources and styles from July 26. Kate McRae’s series In the Night Garden forms the third phase of her postearthquake work, focusing on the idea of regeneration, and nature fighting back. The paintings are conceived as drawings of imaginary walls with paintings executed on them, in a primarily monochrome palette.
Anne Skelton is familiar to us for the jewellery and painted plaques produced via her collaborative project of wearable arts, but will exhibit another of her talents a series of portraits in acrylic. Stephanie Crisp’s work has been shown at the gallery frequently, but she also will be showing work that is very different. Katrina Perano likes to make up little stories within each painting, portraying the personali ties of the native creatures, using humour and elements from New Zealand’s fascinating past. Martin Cole is fascinated by the process of assemblage ‘it’s all about the bits and bobs’.
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Nature fells tree exposing a bee hive By Amanda Bowes After nature blew over an old dead willow tree on our Hawarden property, a bee hive was exposed in the hollow trunk. Bees had been flying in and out of the dead tree all summer, but it was too high up to see exactly where the nest was. We hadn’t bothered to cut down the tree as there were also little owls living there. Knowing bees are more threatened than ever from Varroa, other diseases, and the use of pesticides, a local bee keeper was contacted to see if the hive or the bees, if they were still there, could be saved. Nick McCusker turned up the next morning. He was keen to see if the hive had any incidence of foul brood, which is having an even more devastating effect on hives than Varroa. Once a notifiable disease under the Biose curity Act, foul brood is now rampant in New Zealand hives. It destroys the future genera tions of bees by attacking the grubs. It was sad to learn that there are no true wild bees left (not including bumble bees) and that the bees in the old willow would have come from a commercial hive. Armed with chainsaw and having puffed some smoke into the hive, he carefully began working through the large branch which came off the trunk and which the hive had extended into. It turned out to be at least two years old, with a labyrinth of combs, each one younger, the further he got into the tree. Taking out sections at a time he examined each piece for the dreaded foul brood. If the hive was infected, the whole lot would have to be burnt on site. While Varroa was obvious, from the tiny mite to dead bees, some with the mite on their bodies, there didn’t seem to be foul brood, much to his relief. The wax was thrown into a container and as it was free of the disease, could be melted down to be used in cosmetics and other products. Finally he reached the honey. The sweet smell was strong and as he dug further, honey started dripping. Not being a fan of honey, I was curious to see what it tasted like straight from the comb. The flavour was delicious and Nick, just as a wine taster would sample a wine, closed his eyes and rolled the honey around on his tongue. ‘‘Vipers Blue Gloss,’’ he pronounced. Then I realised the taste was just like the smell of Vipers on a summer day. It tasted nothing like bought honey and if I could have that on my toast each morning, I’d be converted!
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Nick seemed to think the hive had come to a natural end as there wasn’t enough honey to support a bee colony over winter. The fact that there were many dead bees, some only recent, suggested the Varroa had got the better of them. He pointed out the cells where the drones hatched, how they were larger than the rest and the pollen resting in some of the smaller cells. The hive showed the whole life cycle of the bees from grubs to adults and it was disheartening to think of this socially complex insect under such massive threat. Where the combs joined the inner part of the trunk, there was a shiny hard surface. Nick explained this was propolis, a natural antiseptic made by the bees from the sap of conifers or gums. The propolis is also used to line and disinfect grub cells and to patch up holes in the nest. It is created by the bee mixing the resin flakes excreted from glands on the underside
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Caring for glass plate negatives. From left Jean Turvey, Sue Mackenzie and Janice Randle
Museum collection prepared for journey back to Kaiapoi Kaiapoi District Historical Society volun teers have been busy preparing the collection that will be part of the Kaiapoi Library, Service Centre and Museum being built on the corner of Raven Quay and Williams Street. The Kaiapoi Museum collections have been temporarily housed in the Air Force Museum at Wigram, providing a suitable working space for volunteers to reorganise them and generally care for and conserve damaged items. All items have been photographed and a full inventory taken, which will make it significantly easier to provide related information when they are displayed in the new museum. The Air Force Museum received funding
which has enabled the employment of a qualified museum person to work with the volunteers providing support and advice. In addition, staff from Te Papa have been available to offer specialist techniques for dealing with fragile and damaged items. Funding for the furnishings and fitout of the new museum space has recently received a boost from the Canterbury Community Trust which has donated $70,000 for furni ture and fittings for it and the Art Space in the new building This is in addition to the $610,000 plus already received through grants and dona tions from Lotteries and the Kaiapoi District Historical Society for the Museum. The Kaiapoi Library Service/Centre is due to be opened in January 2015.
An international panel of wine great vintage, I’m looking for judges headed by North ward to joining the judging Canterbury’s Jim Harre´ are set panel at this wine show, which to taste more than 1150 wines has the privilege of being one at one of the country’s largest of the first to showcase the new competitions vintage wines.” With a record number of Voted the‘‘10th most influ wines entered in the New ential wine consultant in the World Wine Awards this year, world’’ by Drinks Business in the independent panel of 13 2013, Sam Harrop is one of wine experts will spend three only 312 wine experts globally days early next month, com to hold the prestigious Masters pared to two in previous years, of Wine qualification. He joins judging every wine using the 12 other wine experts on the same internationally recog judging panel. nised system as other leading What is unique about the wine competitions. New World Wine Awards is A later closing date for that affordability and availabil entries has been a key driver of ity of the wines are key criteria this growth, enabling more new for entry, responding to con vintage wines to be entered sumer demand for high quality this year there are 186 new but affordable and widely avail vintage 2014 wines entered, able wines. Wines entered compared to 128 new vintage must retail for $25 or less and wines entered last year. there must be at least 6,000 In addition, the competition bottles available for sale. is the only wine show in New More than 1150 wines will be at Last year 364,000 bottles of Zealand to include a low the New World Wine Awards. the Top 50 awardwinning wines, with a retail value of alcohol category, which has File Photo. attracted nearly double the $4.7m, were sold throughout number of entries this year after its introduction New World supermarkets in the first six weeks of last year. the results being announced; the Champion White ‘‘This year we have a record number of entries, Wine, Spy Valley’s Marlborough Chardonnay which reflects the steady growth this competition 2012, sold out in a week. That volume of sales in has had over several years,’’ Mr Harre says. the first six weeks was over 21% higher than in the ‘‘I think this reflects a combination of wine corresponding period in the previous year. makers’ confidence in the integrity of the process. Simon Swa from Peregrine Wines, which won Mr Harre has an extensive background in wine, two gold medals last year for their Saddleback his grandfather, father and brother all being range, says: ‘‘Without doubt, we have enjoyed a winemakers. notable increase in sales and a heightened level of He is a senior judge with New Zealand brand awareness.’’ Winegrowers, cochair of judges in the China and The independent panel will taste the wines from Japan Wine Challenge, a panel judge in London August 4 to 6 at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium at the International Wine Challenge and a wine with winners announced in September. The consultant For Air New Zealand. internationally recognised 20 point system will be He continues to judge throughout the world. used to award Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, Guest international judge Sam Harrop says: and reconvene to select the overall Champion “With all the signs pointing to 2014 being another Red, White and Bubbles.
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Waipara River catchment under the spotlight at zone meeting Recommendations by the Waipara River Working group on developing water manage ment solutions for the Waipara River catch ment, were discussed at a meeting of the HurunuiWaiau Zone Committee at Cheviot this week. The group was formed last year to fine solutions for the catchment which is a ‘‘red’’ Nutrient Allocation Zone in the proposed Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) as regional water quality outcomes are not being met The working group recom mended several actions to help improve water quality in the catchment including monitoring programmes, community involvement, willow management, and the development of a simple management plan for the Waipara River lagoon. The zone committee intended to discuss how it can work with the community to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the zone’s waterways to allow for more development within existing rules.
The Northern Bullfrogs Simon (left) and Anna Gunn (right), and Blake and Hannah Scott receive the Kane Shield from Michael Kane (centre).
Kane Shield challenge returns to Kaiapoi after a five year break Kaiapoi residents celebrated the return of the Kane Shield last week. The eagerly awaited reinstatement of the iconic Kaiapoi swimming competition, the Kane Shield, was fiercely contested on Monday, July 14, at the Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre, after a fiveyear break from tradition. The annual community event, which had been run since 1948, was resurrected as a You, Me, We, Us initiative to regain things lost as a result of recent seismic events. The Kane Shield allows for family groups, workmates, sports groups and others to come together and compete against each other in a handicapped swimming event, meaning even the most challenged competitors can triumph over the most competent of swimmers. The organisers were pleased with the support and generosity of the sponsors and those who assisted with the smooth running on the night.
You, Me, We, Us steering group mem ber Chris Greengrass says she is not surprised by the level of interest generated by the rekindling of this historic Kaiapoi event and looks forward to growing participation in the years to come. ‘‘Dust off your bathers, get a four person team together and join us next February when it is planned to do it all again.’’ This year’s winners include: The Kane Shield (presented by Michael Kane, son of the event’s initiator Bill Kane) The Northern Bullfrogs. Trustbank RunnerUp Cup Birthday Girl plus Three. Harry Bates Fastest Time Funky Sharks. Industry Shield Fanny Packs. Burgess Family Sports Trophy North ern Bullfrogs. Bell Family Trophy Atkin Family. You, Me, We, Us School Trophy K.N.S. Sparks.
Specifically, the committee it was keen to determine how it can work with landowners to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus losses through encouraging efficient landuse. This includes measuring losses, monitoring water use, manag ing stock access, and working with councils and industry groups. A discussion on how to protect and enhance biodiversity values in the zone was also planned, with a collaborative working group involving councils, stakeholders and the com munity being considered. The group would work towards understand ing the current state of biodiversity in the zone and develop biodiversity enhancement objec tives as well as the recommendations to achieve them. The HurunuiWaiau Zone Committee is a joint committee of Environment Canterbury and Hurunui District Council. It includes seven community members, two runanga representa tives, and one each from Hurunui District Council and Environment Canterbury.
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Eyes on cyclists fortunes By Kit Carson Cali, Colombia as a member of More than a few North Canter the New Zealand men’s team bury eyes will be following the pursuit. fortunes of Commonwealth Two weeks later he won three Games cyclist Dylan Kennett national titles and two silver over the next week or so. medals, which made him the Dylan is proudly Ngai Tahu most successful senior male rider and equally proud of his close at this year’s New Zealand cham ties to Tuahiwi. pionships. He spent much early child Craig Kennett says his son hood both in most probably Tuahiwi and in got his athletic Amberley, ability from before the both the Cox family moved and Kennett to Waimate 11 sides of the years ago. family, with Dylan, 19, is his mother’s the son of brothers all Craig and being rugby Caryl Kennett. and league Craig is the players. eldest son of Plus Craig’s Karolyn Ken father Kelvin nett, daughter was Kaiapoi’s of Whitu (nee first New Zea Huria) and land league Leonard Cox representative of Tuahiwi. when he made After the New Zea playing age Games cyclist Dylan Kennett. land group rugby Photo: BikeNZ. schoolboys for a number team in the of years, Dylan took up cycling a 1960s. little over five years ago and Kelvin’s father, Edwin, was made an immediate impact. known to everyone as ‘‘Bullet’’ He went on to dominate his and was a top sprinter in his day. under17 age group, winning five ‘‘I think it (athletic ability) New Zealand titles from six skipped me and jumped to events at the national champion Dylan,’’ Craig says. ships. Dylan will not be lacking for Dylan then won 10 more Ngai Tahu companionship in national titles over the next two Glasgow. years as an under19 competitor. He will be joined in the cycling He also won three silver and team by Southland’s Pieter Bull three bronze medals at the Jun ing, who is of the Waihopai ior World Championships in the runanga. six events he contested. Pieter descends from Koori Earlier this year he won a Kori, born on Ruapuke Island in bronze medal at his first senior Foveaux Strait in 1811. She track world championships in married whaler Andrew Davis.
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The digger moves in to start pulling down the Waipara Hotel badly damaged by a fire on June 16. Photo: Robyn Bristow
Left: Work begins on the main body of the hotel. Photo: Katrina Parish, Total Photography.
Right: The hotel is reduced to a pile of rubble which was later set on fire. Photo: Robyn Bristow.
A chapter closes in Waipara’s history A chapter of Waipara’s history ended last Friday when the Waipara Hotel, badly destroyed by fire late last month, was knocked down. A digger arrived on the scene early
Friday morning and by 4pm the hotel was a pile of rubble and was later set on fire. The hotel had been sold at auction just three days before the June 16
fire, which fire service investigators found was not suspicious. Locals spoken to last week said they believed their local was to be rebuilt.
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New vets embrace North Canty lifestyle North Americans join Culverden Vet Clinic in time for calving By Amanda Bowes Culverden Vet Clinic is off to a good start for this year’s dairy season, with the recent appointment of two new vets. Mara Elton, from the United States, and Keira Macfarlane, from Canada, have joined the busy team and despite having been in Culver den for only a few weeks, have already rolled up their sleeves as calving begins. Before training as a vet at Massey University, Keira worked in the Caribbean as a marine biologist doing research in Dominica. ‘‘I have always enjoyed working with animals and decided to shift to New Zealand to train at Massey. I trained as a zoologist originally, but it’s really hard to make a decent living,’’ she says. A friend of hers at Massey who was a year ahead, had worked for the Culverden Vet Clinic and when Keira saw there was a job available, met up with the team and decided it was the place she wanted to work. Having had most of her dairy experience in the North Island, Keira says she has noticed the difference in condition of the Amuri cows. ‘‘Most of the cows I’ve seen down here are in good condition pre calving. Feeding them crops seems to make all the difference.’’ She has a couple of calvings under her belt already and is looking forward to the new season getting
Veterinarians Keira (left) and Mara are settling into Culverden and both are looking forward to the new dairy season. into full swing. Flatting with Mara, Keira says she hopes to become an established part of the Culverden clinic team. Mara has been in the country for
three weeks having finished her veterinary degree last October, specialising in dairy production medicine. She has had a long association
with the dairy industry in the United States and before going to vet school worked in research on sal monella and infectious diseases in dairy cows, which was part of a
larger project focusing on human health. She has had her research pub lished in several papers with some yet to be published. Mara worked in New York State, the third biggest dairy producing state in the US, as well as other parts of the country. She has also travelled to India, Cost Rica, Panama and New Mexico working with dairy farmers whose herds ranged from small family herds to very large commercial herds. As an AI (artificial insemination) technician, Mara had a leadership role in the Bovine Club at univers ity, where she taught AI to vet students. Although she started her vet training at Ross University, she completed it in Louisiana. Having travelled from half way round the world to work here, she never expected to be working along side Alistair Kenyon, the son of her production medicine professor at Ross University. ‘‘It was a complete coincidence that I accepted a position at the very same clinic that my professor’s son works in,’’ says Mara. She says she is looking forward to helping dairy clients with their production and helping their farms become even more profitable. ‘‘I just love being here. The people are so warm and welcoming and I hope to be here for a long time.’’
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North Canty holstein friesian breeders bring home prizes North Canterbury breeders brought home several prizes from last month’s national holstein friesian conference. The Wakelin family of Springbank, near Rangiora, and Graham and Nicky Stewart, of Cresslands Farms, near Waikuku, claimed prizes at Holstein Friesian New Zealand’s 104th confer ence and annual meeting held during June 2021. More than 100 people attended the annual meeting and the Semex OnFarm competition results presentation. Several of the 35 attendees then continued on to Australia on Sunday June 22 for a weeklong tour visiting La Trobe University in Melbourne and herds in northern Victoria and southern New South Wales. At the annual awards evening Hol stein Friesian New Zealand acknow ledged a 15year business partnership with animal health company Merial Ancare. Guest speaker Dr Jeremy Bryant, of New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL), talked about the development of breeding values for the national breeding objective and how studies are continuing on additional traits before they may be used in the ‘‘breeding worth formula’’. On the Saturday evening, the results of one of the largest dairy cattle competitions held in New Zealand, the Semex OnFarm Competition, were announced by Australian judge Alan Garratty.
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Robbie Wakelin with an an award winning holstein friesian cow. More than 800 cows from 110 herds were judged from all over the country. Mr Garratty revealed his top six placings for six classes from twoyear olds to the veteran class of cows over the age of 10 years. Results for North Canterbury breeders: Tokaora Trophy for the twoyearold cow with the highest points for classifi cation, fat and protein production and BVs in the 2012/2013 season:
Bellview Taylrmade Margie VG85, J & R Wakelin, Rangiora. Lenslea Trophy awarded to the person who has been a member less than 10 years and has displayed the greatest effort and enthusiasm in showing during the 2013/14 show season: R Wakelin, Rangiora. Semex OnFarm Competition Results: 3yearold cows: Cresslands LT Dorien2ET VG88, Cresslands Farms Ltd, Rangiora, 2.
The practice of routinely inducing dairy cows to calve early will be banned from next season. The phasing out of the induction practice has been reviewed each year and the ban in 2015 has been set through collaboration between DairyNZ, the New Zealand Veterin ary Association, Federated Farmers and the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand. DairyNZ says farmers have made good progress managing their herds to meet each year’s induction limit, which began at 15 percent then 8% and now 4%. Culverden Veterinary Clinic vet John Turner says the practice already has a number of clients that don’t induce, while others that have reduced their induction rates to 4% over the past few years.
‘‘With the ban on inducing cows, it will mean even better management practices to get cows back in calf,’’ says Dr Turner. There are special circumstances when a farmer can apply to their dairy company, via their veterinarian for approval of a short term dispensation to carry out inductions under a certain criteria. If events happen outside a farmer’s control such as an adverse climatic event or an outbreak of disease, then they may apply for dispensation. Now that farmers know the zero induction policy will be in force next year, they will need to make informed decisions around reproduction, cull ing and buying in new herds along with being vigilant about scanning and pregnancy dates for cows, says DairyNZ.
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Amuri dairy cows boast lower somatic cell count The Amuri district has made the top 25 percent of New Zealand dairy farms due to a low somatic cell count. On average the count was 150,000 down from 165,000 last year and well below the national average of 170,000. The somatic cell count reflects the level of mastitis infection in the milk and if it is over 400,000 the farmer is penalised by the milk company. Culverden vet John Turner says the best farmers had a season average of less than 90,000, which was very good. He says the improvement on last year’s figures is a reflection of some good practices on Amuri dairy farms, but the real return to the owner is in the improved milk production when the cows are clean of infection. Six week incalf rates are slightly back on last season in Amuri, but are still quite good at 67%. The national average is 66% with a target 78 per cent, achieved by several Amuri far mers. Dr Turner says the challenge for everyone is to lift the average figure into the 70s.
Amuri dairy cows boast one of the lowest somatic cell counts in the country. File Photo. With a no induction policy now in force for next season, he says all aspects of good repro ductive health will need to be concentrated on to make pro gress.
‘‘There is always something we can all do to improve our herd’s performance and it can be different for each client, depending on what they want to concentrate on,’’ he says.
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While dairy cows in the United States and New Zealand are farmed for the same reason, their lifestyles could not be more different. Mara Elton, who has recently shifted to Culverden to start as a dairy vet for Culverden Vet Clinic, is grappling with New Zealand’s outdoor farming systems. ‘‘Most of the dairy farms in the States are indoors, particularly in the mid west where there is a lot of wet weather,’’ she says. In the western states, there are more outdoor farms, she says, but the cows aren’t on grass paddocks. Instead they are farmed on several hundred acres of dry paddocks, a bit like feed lots. The cows still have a fair way to walk to the milking shed and are fed on processed and fresh cut feed. The average dairy farm in the United States milks around 1200 cows and they are milked two to three times a day. Mara says the majority of cows are Holstein Friesian, with pure Jerseys a close second in breed popularity. ‘‘Ayrshire and Swiss Brown cows are popular for showing and the main cows you see in the show ring,’’ she says. American cows don’t have a long life span and are usually kept in the herd for three and a half lactations. Mara says the reason for this is an over supply of heifers coming through, as sexed semen is used. The average age cows are culled is five years and any with mastitis are usually culled straight away. ‘‘Longevity is not something United States dairies take into consideration.’’
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MidCanterbury farmers and this year’s national Ballance Farm Environment Award winners Mark and Devon Slee on $8592/ha. ‘‘While it is interesting to see who is the most profitable, much of the real value is in understand ing how profit is attained and then applying that knowledge to improve our own performance,’’ Mr Pellow says. ‘‘Looking at where the money goes and thinking about how best to structure things in order to get a satisfying outcome is a good personal challenge at this time of year.’’ With farm management making changes for the coming milking season, including moving to a low input system and reducing the herd size to 560 cows, Mr Pellow looks forward to comparing the five farms in 12 months time. ‘‘It will be interesting in a year’s Sharron and Alan Davie-Martin. time to go through this benchmar king process with the other farms. hectare in profit, which equates to they come with costs.’’ ‘‘Are we still tracking with them around $100,000. Leading the pack were the or have we improved or have we ‘‘It shows we have some options DavieMartins with an operating fallen back? Because that will for mitigating nitrate leaching, but profit of $8975/ha, followed by have implications for you.’’
Lincoln University farm gears up for calving Calving is about to start and the team at Lincoln is feeling confident. Farm manager Peter Hancox told farmers at a DairyNZ wintering for success field day at Oxford earlier this month he was ‘‘quite happy with where things are’’, with calving due to start next week. ‘‘Not all the cows are going to calve on August 1 and we are pretty confident that every cow will be 5 BCS (body condition score) at calving. Some will be calving in late September, so we are confident they will get there.’’ The farm’s management has made changes ahead of this season, as it attempts to meet its goal of maximising a sustainable profit while maintaining (or reducing) the farm’s environ mental footprint. The herd has been reduced from 620 cows to 560 and the farm is implementing the pastoral 21 system successfully trialled at the Lincoln University Dairy Research Farm.
‘‘We want to be able to say that we can replicate this, so you can do it too. At the catchment level, we are wintering less cows so the impact is less. ‘‘It is a system which requires low inputs. It is about running the smallest number of cows to get the biggest production we can achieve. ‘‘So if we can have the same productivity and profitability then that is our goal. It’s not about a low stocking system, it’s about matching the feed to the stock and getting the best out of them.’’ Mr Hancox says issues for the farm over the coming weeks include achieving targeted graz ing residuals and managing pasture cover ahead Ron Pellow. of calving, using back fences on all herds grazing in a paddock more than 36 hours, managing South Island Dairying Development Centre ground conditions to minimise damage, moni executive director Ron Pellow says this season’s toring cows to ensure they meet their targets stocking rate will be 3.5 cows a hectare instead ahead of calving and completing winter main of five cows/ha. tenance.
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By David Hill Efforts to reduce nitrogen loss saw the Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) produce a lower profit than other top performers. The Lincoln farm’s 20132014 season profit was down compared to four other highly profitable Canterbury dairy farms, including Culverden farmers Alan and Shar ron DavieMartin, after farm management took measures to maintain the farm’s environmen tal footprint at previous levels. South Island Dairy Develop ment Centre executive director Ron Pellow told farmers at a DairyNZ wintering for success field day at Oxford earlier this month that the farm’s operating profit of $7576 a hectare was lower than three of the four operators the farm benchmarks itself against. ‘‘LUDF’s lower ‘relative’ profit ability this year demonstrates the effect of its deliberate decisions in the 2014 autumn to dry cows off early and meet its selfimposed nitrogen loss to water target.’’ Mr Pellow says this policy prob ably cost the farm about $500 per
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Dairy sheds and other farm buildings are exempt from the earthquake prone new buildings legislation. more work to model the effect of an earthquake on the types of streetscape found in provincial centres. Even then there needs to be a social and economic decision to balance a pure safety approach with a degree of pragmatism. ‘‘Speaking to Local Government NZ, a focus on parapets, verandas and removing at risk items could greatly boost safety at the least social and financial cost.
‘‘It is hard to disagree with the Property Council of New Zealand, which believes the Bill could work, but only if earthquake strengthening is made tax deductible, qualifying for depreciation. ‘‘Federated Farmers does congratu late the Government for what it has done with farm structures and believes we can strike the right balance for our rural towns.’’
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Search on for South Island’s top farmer The search is on for the South Island’s next top farmer. Entries are open and Federated Farmers wants to see farmers nominated for the 2014 Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year award. While last year’s award winner was a winemaker, Peter Yealands, there is no reason why a dairy farmer cannot be the South Island’s next top farmer. ‘‘New Zealand farming does not celebrate success enough,’’ says Federated Farmers presi dent Dr William Rolleston. ‘‘As the farmercomedian Te Radar told us at Federated Farmers’ National Conference, we do not take time to stop and appreciate just how good our farmers really are. ‘‘It is why competitions like the South Island Farmer of the Year matter. They are our chance to show urban New Zealand the excellence of our farming sys tems. ‘‘We can only show off our industry if people enter into competitions like this.’’ Dr Rolleston says there is a huge benefit to farmers who compete, with judges to provid
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Too many farmers are heading into calving with too much grass this season, according to those who participated in a series of winter workshops in Canterbury earlier this month. Long paddocks may not seem like a problem now, but could cause headaches once milking starts so farmers should measure pasture covers and take action to bring these under control sooner rather than later. Organised by RD1 and Agriseeds, the winter workshops were designed to help farmers trouble shoot potential pasture and manage ment issues prior to calving. RD1 regional sales manager Matt Hanrahan says many of those who attended voiced concerns about the unusual amount of grass on their farms for the time of year, caused by recent mild winter conditions. ‘‘It was a timely opportunity to discuss ways of managing pasture covers and to find out what can happen if paddocks are too long before calving starts.’’ Agriseeds pasture systems manager Graham Kerr says long grass does not keep and once past a certain length it loses quality, becoming much less palatable for cows to eat. ‘‘It’s important to have the right pasture cover, in terms of both quantity and shape, on the farm this time of year. Having a few longer paddocks is useful, particularly for feeding
springers. ‘‘But when you have too many paddocks growing over 3500kgDM/ha, it’s hard to get through them with small mobs, and they keep growing and losing quality in front of you. ‘‘The other risk is slow regrowth of these long pastures in the second round after calving and that can set up an unexpected feed shortage.’’ The message is if you haven’t already, get out and measure covers to find out where your farm is at. Ways of handling too much grass include bringing cows home from wintering earlier, reducing applications of nitrogen or gibberellic acid, feeding less supplement and perhaps making silage if a surplus is still apparent in six weeks and weather permits. Mr Hanrahan says with spring just around the corner, how much pasture to renew was another hot topic at the workshops. Typically dairy farms budget on renewing about 10 percent of land area a year, but this should vary depending on the needs of the property. ‘‘Examples were discussed on how to assess your farm to set the right amount of renewal, including doing 33% renewal. It was stressed that this is not the answer for all farms, but was an example to show how much renewal can be done if there was a need for it.’’
Lincoln farm open day The public will get the change to ‘‘get up close and personal’’ with dairying during November. The Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) will open its gates on Friday and Saturday November 2122 to the Canterbury public to showcase the operations of a commercial dairy farm, allowing visitors get up close and learn about the transformation of ‘‘sunshine into food’’. Canterbury secondary schools will be invited to attend on Friday, while Saturday will be the main event for everyone else. What is the connection between those rays of sunlight and the cheese on your cracker? What has the soil got to do with your yoghurt? How does rainfall affect your flat white? The answer to these questions is quite a bit. Through displays and demonstra tions, visitors will be able to learn about the complex world of modern dairy farming and the global dairy industry as a whole: the science, the technology, the logistics and the business of New Zealand’s largest export earner. There is a lot to it, which also means there are lots of opportunities for new developments and improve
ments and a range of career oppor tunities, including soil scientists, pas ture managers, food technicians, supply chain managers, marketers, farmers and the list goes on. The 560 cow farm is operated by the South Island Dairying Develop ment Centre (SIDDC) and is run as a fullycommercial demonstration farm, showcasing best practice dairy farm ing. SIDDC is a partnership between Lincoln University, DairyNZ, Ravensdown, LIC (Livestock Improvement Corporation), Plant & Food Research, AgResearch and SIDE (the South Island Dairy Event). ‘‘LUDF operates as both a demon stration farm for other farmers and a commercial entity. We also have the stated aim to increase productivity on the farm without increasing the overall environmental footprint,’’ SIDDC executive director Ron Pel low says. ‘‘This makes the information that comes out of SIDDC very relevant for farmers and the farm the perfect place to open up to the public to show them how it all works.’’ Admission is free and the gates will open to the public on Saturday November 22 from 1pm to 4pm.
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Northern South Island director Andy Fox says Beef + Lamb NZ will look to commit more funding to environmental initiatives, including appointing a second environmental extension manager, should it be successful in next year’s referendum. ‘‘There is a lot of noise around this and as sheep and beef farmers we have thought we could go under the radar because of another land user. But the new regulations have changed this and we need to step up.’’ Mr Champion and new board chairman James Parsons are the Beef + Lamb NZ representatives on the newly formed Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) board and they acknowledged the lack of feedback to farmers, when speaking at the Lincoln science seminar. ‘‘To communicate with farmers you’ve got to have something to communicate. The time has been taken up getting the board set up,’’ Mr Champion says. Mr Parsons says the RMPP is keen to identify the best performing operators for other farmers to benchmark against. ‘‘Where are the All Blacks in the meat industry? We need to identify them, so we are not just looking at the provincial players but we are looking at world class players. We need about 30 of those guys and then to do some real analysis of them. What are they doing? Why are they world class? We need to really get under the hood and look at the way they think.’’
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Fodder beet can be a ‘‘game changer’’ for winter feed. Lincoln University senior lecturer Dr Jim Gibbs says fodder beet is the perfect crop to fill ‘‘a feed gap’’ and allow farmers to make money from their cattle. ‘‘You only make money by doing it well,’’ Dr Gibbs told farmers at Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s annual science seminar at Lincoln University earlier this month. ‘‘I work on 70 project farms, mainly in the South Island, and when I see the landscape I think ‘how could red meat not win in New Zealand?’ It should be winning, but the reality is it’s not.’’ Dr Gibbs says steers are receiving the same dollar value at the works they were receiving 1015 years ago and beef cow numbers have declined since 2000. He says the average New Zealand steer is aged 2636 months old when it goes to the works, compared to prime beef in Europe and the United States which is just 1216 months old. ‘‘At 36 months old, it’s not a steer, it’s a pensioner. They’ve got a gold card by the time they get on the truck.’’ The problem is seasonal grass growth does not tie in with a cow or steer’s feed requirements, creating ‘‘a feed gap’’. Other feed supplements, including grain, lucerne bales, grass silage, hay or straw and kale or swedes are not cost effective and cattle are not getting the metabolic energy they need, Dr Gibbs says. However, he says fodder beet provides a low cost, high yield alternative.
Fodder beet has been available in New Zealand since the 19th century, but there has been a perception that ‘‘the leaves were toxic’’, so it was only fed in small amounts and often without the leaves, Dr Gibbs says. Research funded by DairyNZ has shown fodder beet has benefits as a winter crop with high metabolic energy, as long as it is properly managed as the crop can be acidic, he says. ‘‘We discovered you could feed cows as much feed as they could eat every day. It showed you could make a really cheap winter feed, but transition is important.’’ Cows can be eased on to fodder beet by increasing their intake by 1kg every two days until they get to 810kg a day. The same theory applies to steers, Dr Gibbs says. Fodder beet trials have also been conducted at Banks Peninsula with beef steers fed the crop ad lib during the ‘‘feed gap’’ period during summer, autumn and winter. The steers went to the works in December at 1415 months old for an average carcass weight of 270kg, compared to twoyearold steers which had a carcass weights of 270320kg. Dr Gibbs says dryland farms can expect a yield of 20 tonnes per hectare, while irrigated properties can produce more than 30 tonnes per hectare and with the potential for 40 tonnes. ‘‘No matter where you go you always get three months of good grass. So work out how many cows you can carry through that period and then work out how much fodder beet you need to get through until the grass is available again.’’
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Modern day twist on well known fairytale A successful and entertaining production helped Rotherham School pupils round off term two. The production, ‘‘Cinderella and Rockerfella’’, a modern day twist on the classical Cinderella fairytale, was staged in two performances a matinee on Wednesday, July 2 and an even ing performance on Thursday, July 3. It was a colourful and fun
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North Canterbury rugby results North Canterbury Rugby Sub Union results, July 19: Player of the Day Match: Tim Loughnan, Glenmark Division 1. North Canterbury Luisetti Seeds Division 1: Saracens 16 Glenmark 17, Oxford 13 Ashley 29, Kaiapoi 15 Ohoka 12. Mike Greer Homes Division 2 championship: Hurunui win by default over Ashley, Kaiapoi 8 Amberley 33, Saracens 13 Woodend 12. Mike Greer Homes Division 2 reserve: Saracens 17 GlenmarkCheviot 22, Woodend 12 Oxford 28, Ohoka bye. Metro Colts Trophy: Ohoka 5 Glenmark 22. Women’s Plate: Burnside/Kaiapoi 5 Linwood 17. Crusaders Secondary Schools The Press Cup: Rangiora HS 8 St Thomas 15. Mike Greer Homes U18: Kaiapoi 12 Rangiora HS 20, Hurunui 29 Oxford/Woodend 7. Mike Greer Homes U16:
Ashley 60 Woodend/Ohoka 7, Kaiapoi 60 Oxford 20. Mike Greer Homes U14.5: Kaiapoi 17 Ashley 26, Saracens 17 Hurunui 10. Challenge Shield: Oxford 27 Woodend 32. Mike Greer Homes U13 playoff round: Ashley Blue 41 Amberley 17, Ashley Green 31 Kaiapoi Gold 29. North Canterbury Challenge Shield: Ohoka 51 Hurunui 17, Saracens 10 Oxford 24. Mike Greer Homes U11.5 Section 1: Amberley 17 Woodend 7, Kaiapoi 27 Hurunui 17. Mike Greer Homes U11.5 Section 2: Oxford Black 31 Oxford Red 5, Ohoka Black 27 Ashley Green 38. Mike Greer Homes U11.5 Section 3: Saracens Red 21 Saracens Blue 27, Ohoka Red 29 Ashley Blue 12. MIke Greer Homes U10: Amberley 55 Ohoka Black 45, Woodend 60 Ashley 25, Saracens Red 40 GlenmarkCheviot 35, Hurunui Blue 30 United 80, Oxford 50 Hurunui Black 35, Saracens Blue 3 Kaiapoi 11, Ohoka Red bye. Mike Greer Homes U9: Amberley 0 Ohoka Black 55, Saracens Red 0 Glenmark Cheviot 55, Ashley Green 75 United 45, Oxford 25 Hurunui 45, Saracens Blue 20 Kaiapoi 35 Ohoka Red bye. Mike Greer Homes U8: Amberley 10 Ohoka Black 65, Oxford 40 Hurunui Black 55, Saracens Blue 20 Kaiapoi 35, Ohoka Red 45 Ashley White 55, Saracens Red 20 GlenmarkCheviot 70, Ashley Green 30 Hurunui Blue 25. Mike Greer Homes U7: Amberley 80 Ohoka Black 80, Ashley Green 55 Oxford Red 80, Ohoka Red 55 Hurunui 75, Oxford Black 35 Saracens Orange 45, Saracens Blue 65 Kaiapoi 70, Saracens Red 85 GlenmarkCheviot 85, United 80 Ohoka White 95. Mike Greer Homes U6: Ashley Green 60 Saracens Black 60, Oxford Red 50 Ashley White 50, Ohoka Red 55 Ashley Gold 65, Ohoka White 45 Hurunui 55, Oxford Black 55 Saracens White 55, Saracens Blue 75 Kaiapoi 15, Saracens Orange 65 Saracens Green 65, Saracens Red 55 GlenmarkCheviot 60.
Hard work pays off By Robyn Bristow Carl Goodwin worked 11 hour days so he could represent New Zealand at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Norway. The Woodend 17yearold, who has been selected in the under 19 downhill team to compete in Hafjell, Norway from September 3 and 9, says he squeezed training in during weekends while he worked fulltime helping rebuild golf courses, such as the Russley course, after the earthquakes took their toll. ‘‘Grass Ltd have been really supportive,’’ he says. The accomplished rider is part of a 28strong New Zealand team and took time out at Whistler, Canada, where he is training, to stop and talk to The News. Once he completes his training it is on to Meribel in France for a World Cup completion race prior to competing on the world stage in Hafjell. ‘‘I have worked long hours to cover my costs and hopefully I might come back with a bit (money),’’ says Carl who says the 38deg temperatures in Whistler were challenging. ‘‘I ride in the afternoons but before that back home it was just weekends and a bit of gym work. I was working 11 hours a day so it made
Carl Goodwin. it a bit tricky to ride,’’ says Carl who did his schooling at Woodend Primary School and Shirley Boys High School. He began riding with the Kaiapoi BMX Club from the age of six progressing through the age groups and doing a ‘‘few World Champion ships’’ for BMX before his prowess in mountain biking led to him being selected for the junior elite (under 19) team.
Convincing wins for Rangiora The Rangiora Hockey Club’s women’s team had a good win against Selwyn in the latest round by 51, while the men’s division two team also enjoyed 51 win over University.
Results were: Division 1: Rangiora 5 Selwyn 1. Division 2: Rangiora 3 University 2. Goals: Janelle McKellow (3). Playeroftheday: Rebekah Heenan. Youth: Rangiora 12 Hornby nil. Goals: Rebecca Jelfs (6), Kalyn Thomas (2), Alice Pallister (2), Lucy Prickett and Alex Earl. Player oftheday: Rebecca Jelfs. Kwiksticks: Gold 1 Marist 2. Goal: Madeleine Dunn. Playerof theday: Charlotte Petrie. Kwiksticks: Green 0 Marish 2. Playeroftheday: Neve Sewell.
Super 8: Rockets 1 Selwyn 2. Goal: Lucy Asher. Playeroftheday: Payton Moore. Intermediate 8: Rhinos 10. Goal: Kaylee McDonald. Playerof theday: Anna Walker. Ministicks: Ravens 6 Selwyn House 5. Goal: Ella Sharpe (5) and Lucy Moffatt. Playeroftheday: Ella Sharpe. Men Div 2: Rangiora 5 University 1. Playeroftheday: Rik Roberts. Div 3: Rangiora 0 Harewood 5. Playeroftheday: Paul Robertson. Under 18: Rangiora won by default from Christ College. Kwiksticks: Rangiora 3 Hornby 2. Goals: Justin Meyers (2) and Blake Butler. Playeroftheday: Logan Blokland. Super 8: Rangiora 2 Harewood 2. Goals: Giles Witt and Romah Chorley. Playeroftheday: Jay Radonavich. Intermediate: Rangiora 6 Harewood 8. Goals: Ty Nelson. Player oftheday: Liam Hayes.
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Close senior rugby matches By Peter Williams The closeness of this season’s North Canterbury Luisetti Seeds Division one rugby competition was further exemplified last Saturday when all three matches were again closelycontested affairs. Ashley remains unbeaten in this competition but was pushed all the way by a determined Oxford side in a match played in excellent conditions at Oxford. Ashley took an early lead courtesy of a try to fullback Toby Ashby and some accurate goal kicking by first five Dan Cook. But Oxford matched that effort through a try to Logan Telfer and Sean Thompson’s goalkicking. The scores were level 1313 at halftime. Ashley got their nose in front with another penalty but it was very late in the game before they put the result beyond doubt with a try to Andrew Dunbar and more accurate kicking by Cook, who had a strong allround match. Prop Hamish Sword and loose forward Matt King, were to forefront of an efficient Ashley forward effort. The final score 2913 certainly did not truly reflect how close the match was but the Deans Shield remains in Ashley’s possession for at least another week. The Saracens/Glenmark fixture at Southbrook was another very close game that could have gone either way. Both teams were intent on moving the ball, which made for an entertaining game. Saracens were more effective at the breakdown particularly in the first half. Speedy wingers Sunia Kubu (Glenmark) and Josh Harrison (Saracens) were the first half try scorers. Glenmark was probably fortunate to only trail by 511 at halftime as Saracens managed to bomb at least three other real try scoring opportunities. In the second half, though, Glenmark tightened its play and the forwards gained a clear ascendancy in the setpiece. A try to Tim Loughnan, who was awarded the Waimak Real Estate Player of the Day award for his efforts, and a second to Kubu, gave Glenmark a handy 1711 lead. With five minutes remaining Saracens left winger Grant Broderson scored a good try wide out
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but the conversion was unsuccessful and for the second time this season, Glenmark had triumphed over Saracens by just a solitary point. At Kaiapoi, the home team made hard work of their assignment against Ohoka. The visitors clearly had the better of the first half, dominating territory and possession. Tries to Lalomilo Tufesilafai and Jesse McNulty were well constructed and gave Ohoka some return on their efforts, although they probably deserved a bigger halftime lead. For Kaiapoi, left winger Maka Tusani, who always looked a threat, scored a good try. Kaiapoi made some significant personnel changes that contributed to a muchimproved secondhalf performance. Grant Bryce maintained his impressive tryscoring form by dotting down in his fourth consecutive match. This narrowed the deficit to 1210 but it was late in the match when one of Kaiapoi’s secondhalf replacements, Ricky Kennett, put his side into the lead, and they held on to secure themselves a semi final slot. There will be plenty to play for in the final matches of roundrobin play this Saturday. While the three teams who won on Saturday, Ashley, Kaiapoi and Glenmark are now all assured of a place in the semifinals, none of them are yet guaranteed a home semifinal. It will be the Oxford v Saracens match at Oxford, though, that will command most attention. Whichever of these two proud clubs lose on Saturday, their season will be over while the winner will earn itself a semifinal matchup against the top qualifier. If Ashley can retain its unbeaten record in this competition by beating Ohoka on Saturday, it will win the Colin Rowland Trophy and be the top qualifier. Even though Ohoka is without a win in this competition, this is far from a foregone conclusion. Over the last three weeks its losses have all been by three points or less and they have certainly shown enough to suggest that if it can put it together for a full 80 minutes and eliminate some silly mistakes, they would beat any team in the competition.
From the sidelines Woodend’s lead in the Mike Greer Homes NC Division 2 competition was shortlived, as it went down narrowly to Saracens 1213 on Saturday, allowing Hurunui, courtesy of a win by default over Ashley, to regain the lead. With just one week remaining, Hurunui (32 points), Woodend (31), Saracens (26) and Amberley (25) are now confirmed as the semifinalists in this grade with the results of Saturday’s matches confirming what the semi final matchups will be. GlenmarkCheviot have assured them selves of being the topqualifier in the Division two reserve section. They have the bye this Saturday but with a sixpoint buffer over Ohoka, they cannot be overtaken. The winner of the Under 14.5 match between Hurunui and Kaiapoi at Waiau next Saturday will earn themselves a place in the semifinals on August 2. They share 4th position behind Saracens, Ashley and Wood end, all of whom have already cemented their semifinal places. Saturday’s matches will also decide the Under 13 semi finalists. The top two from each section will qualify for the semifinals. The points as they now stand in the playoff round are: Section one: Ohoka 9, Kaiapoi, 9, Ashley Blue 8, Oxford 4. Section two: Ashley Green 12, Hurunui 4, Amberley 4, Saracens 0. One of the most interesting results last Saturday was in the Under 13 grade where Ashley Green just managed to hold on to the Challenge Shield beating Kaiapoi 3129. Kaiapoi started with two teams in this grade but had insufficient numbers to maintain both so one was withdrawn. Not surprisingly, Kaiapoi is now significantly stronger and in with a good chance of a semifinal spot.
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NORTH CANTERBURY RUGBY SUB UNION DRAW FOR SATURDAY 26 JULY 2014 CLUB DAY: Waiau NORTH CANTERBURY - LUISETTI SEEDS DIVISION 1; Glenmark v. Kaiapoi, Omi 1, 2.45pm, G Cate; Assistant Referees: J Archer, P Bigwood; Deans Challenge Shield, Ohoka v. Ashley, Mand 1, 2.45pm, G Inch; Assistant Referees: C Rowe, Chris Rowe; Oxford v. Saracens, Ox Oval, 2.45pm, S Laird; Assistant Referees: G Dunseath, J Legros; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY DIV 2 CHAMPIONSHIP; Ashley v. Woodend, Sefton 1, 2.00pm, D Taylor; Pickering Shield, Hurunui v. Kaiapoi, Waiau 1, 2.45pm, G Eder; Assistant Referees: D Chinnery, N Te Puni; Saracens v. Amberley, Sbk 1, 2.00pm, A Stokes; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY DIV 2 RESERVE; Thursday Ohoka v. Woodend, Mand 2, 7.15pm, G McGiffert; Saturday 26th July Oxford v. Saracens, Ox Oval, 1.00pm, K Fitzgerald; Glenmark-Cheviot bye; METRO COLTS - TROPHY; Glenmark v. Christchurch, Omihi 1, 1.00pm, J Archer; Assistant Referees: P Bigwood, B Egerton; Ohoka v. HSOB, Mand 1, 1.00pm, Chris Rowe; Assistant Referees: L Silcock, C Rowe; WOMENS - PLATE; Hornby/West Melton v. Burnside/Kaiapoi, Denton 1, 2.45pm; CRUSADERS SECONDARY SCHOOLS - THE PRESS CUP; St Bedes College v. Rangiora HS, St Bedes 1, 2.45pm; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U18; Ric Moore Challenge Trophy, Kaiapoi v. Hurunui, Kai 2, 2.30pm, G Matthews; Oxford/Woodend v. Rangiora HS, Woodend 1, 1.00pm, R Lane; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U16; Barber Challenge Trophy, Kaiapoi v. Woodend/Ohoka, Kai 1, 1.30pm, A Stead; Oxford v. Ashley, Ox 2, 1.00pm, J Legros; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U14½; Challenge Shield, Saracens v. Oxford, Sbk 3, 1.15pm, S Norton; Ashley v. Woodend, Lob Lwr 1, 1.00pm, S Clark; Hurunui v. Kaiapoi, Waiau 1, 1.15pm, D Chinnery; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U13 PLAY-OFF ROUND; North Canterbury Challenge Shield, Ashley Green v. Ohoka, Lob Lwr 1, 10.30am, D Clark; Hurunui v. Ashley Blue, Waiau 1, 11.55am, N TePuni; Kaiapoi Gold v. Saracens, Kai Oval, 10.30am, L Silcock; Oxford v. Amberley, Ox Oval, 11.45am, G Dunseath; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U11½ TOP 4 PLAYOFFS; Hurunui v. Amberley, Waiau 1, 10.45am, N TePuni; Woodend v. Kaiapoi, Wood 2, 11.30am, L Brine; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U11½ SECTION 2 PLAYOFFS; Ohoka Black v. Oxford Red, Mand 2, 10.30am, T Hurley; Ashley Green v. Oxford Black, Lob Lwr 1, 11.45am, C Smith; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U11½ PLAYOFFS SECTION 3; Ashley Blue v. Saracens Red, Lob 5, 11.05am, B Blackler; Saracens Blue v. Ohoka Red, Sbk 1, 10.30am, R Brine; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U10; Hurunui Black v. Amberley, Waiau School, 1.05am; Ashley v. Saracens Blue, Lob Lwr Jnr 3, 12.10pm; Hurunui Blue v. GlenmarkCheviot, Waiau Jnr, 12.10pm; Kaiapoi v. Saracens Red, Kai Jnr 3, 12.10pm; Ohoka Black v. Oxford, Mand Jnr 5, 11.05am, D Topp; Ohoka Red v. United, Mand Jnr 4, 12.10pm; Woodend bye; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U9; Ashley Blue v. Saracens Blue, Lob Jnr 6, 11.05am; Hurunui v. Glenmark-Cheviot, Waiau Jnr, 11.05am; Kaiapoi v. Amberley, Kai Jnr 3, 10.00am, E Evans; Ohoka Black v. Oxford, Mand Jnr 5, 10.00am; Ohoka Red v. United, Mand Jnr 4, 10.00am; Woodend v. Ashley Green, Wood Jnr 4, 10.00am; Saracens Red bye; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U8; Ashley Blue v. Saracens Blue, Lob Lwr Jnr 3, 11.05am; Hurunui Black v. Glenmark-Cheviot, Waiau Jnr, 10.00am; Kaiapoi v. Amberley, Kai Jnr 3, 11.05am; Ohoka Black v. Oxford, Mand Jnr 5, 12.10pm; Hurunui Blue v. Ohoka Red, Waiau School, 10.00am; Woodend v. Ashley Green, Wood Jnr 4, 11.05am; Saracens Red v. Ashley White, Sbk Jnr 7, 11.05am; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U7; Ashley Blue v. Saracens Blue, Lob Lwr Jnr 2, 10.50am; Hurunui v. Glenmark-Cheviot, Waiau 1A, 10.00am; Kaiapoi v. Amberley, Kai 2A, 10.00am; Ohoka Black v. Saracens Red, Mand Jnr 7, 10.50am; Ohoka Red v. United, Mand Jnr 6, 10.50am; Ohoka White v. Oxford Red, Mand Jnr 8, 10.50am; Oxford Black v. Ashley Green, Ox 4B, 10.50am; Saracens Orange v. Woodend, Sbk 5A, 10.40am; MIKE GREER HOMES NTH CANTY U6; Ashley Blue v. Saracens Blue, Lob Lwr Jnr 2, 10.00am; Ashley Gold v. Saracens Orange, Lob 5A, 10.00am; Ashley White v. Ashley Green, Lob 5B, 10.00am; Hurunui v. GlenmarkCheviot, Waiau 1B, 10.00am; Kaiapoi v. Amberley, Kai 2A, 10.50am; Ohoka Black v. Saracens Red, Mand Jnr 7, 10.00am; Ohoka White v. Ohoka Red, Mand Jnr 8, 10.00am; Oxford Black v. Saracens Green, Ox 4B, 10.00am; Oxford Red v. Saracens White, Ox 4A, 10.00am; Saracens Black v. Woodend, Sbk 5B, 10.00am;
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Art expo organisers look ahead to next year By David Hill Kaiapoi Art Expo organisers are pleased with the success of last weekend’s exhibition, as they look ahead to next year’s 10th annivers ary. Waimakariri Arts Trust chairman Dan Gordon says the committee is already looking to build on the success of this year’s expo. ‘‘We are thrilled with the quality of the art that’s here and the level of people here to support it. ‘‘The quality of art just keeps lifting, which is quite special. ‘‘It just affirms what we set out to do something that the local community could get in behind and the local artists would sup port.’’ Mr Gordon paid tribute to the Kaiapoi Club, which hosted the event in spite of the pressures of undergoing major earthquake work. This year’s expo also marked the return of the schools’ art display, which Mr Gordon Mary Kelleher and David Parker entertain the public with ‘‘The Mill is Kaiapoi’’ mural. hopes will become a permanent fixture. Fourteen schools from throughout the Waimakariri district were represented, including Ashgrove, Kaiapoi Borough, Kaia poi North, Kaiapoi High, Loburn, North Loburn, Rangiora Borough, St Patricks Cath olic, Swannanoa, Rangiora New Life (both primary and secondary), Tuahiwi, View Hill and Clarkville Schools. This year’s feature artist was Mary Kel leher, with her ‘‘The Mill is Kaiapoi’’ mural, which was launched at Kaiapoi’s Waitangi Day festival earlier this year. She was joined on stage by singer / songwriter David Parker, who gave live performances of his song of the same name. ‘‘We discussed the importance of the mill to the town at the opening and that’s why we chose it,’’ Mr Gordon says. ‘‘Mum started working at the mill and she remembers the tiles. Everyone seems to have some connection with it.’’ The mural will feature as a permanent display in the art space in the new Kaiapoi Karina Lubbe (left), of Christchurch, Tina van Eerden, of Christchurch, Kristina Allan, of Service Centre, when it is completed. Mandeville, and Keira Sibley (8), of Christchurch, were out to purchase art for Mrs van Eerden.
Former Swannanoa School student Sharni Ross (12) admires artwork exhibited by former schoolmates.
Graeme Paton, of Christchurch, who has strong family connections with Kaiapoi, admires the artwork of Derek Adair, of Kaiapoi.
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Rangiora
10a Windsor Court
For Sale
69 Seddon Street
Deadline Sale
This lovely home offers so much from its location in the desirable north West of Rangiora in a quality cul-de-sac to its private setting capturing all day sun. Two bedrooms, two heat pumps and two car garage this home delivers where it counts. Redecorating has just
Negotiable over $349,000
View Sun 1.30-2pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/517724
Ross Ditmer
by new carpet giving a feel of luxury and warmth.
M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020 ross.ditmer@bayleys.co.nz
Secure this beautiful home now!
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
been completed throughout in tasteful tones and is complemented
Located in the desirable north-west of Rangiora, stand at the end of the drive and watch the kids walk only 100 metres to the school gate! The kitchen/dining room is comfortably heated with a floor standing heat pump and beyond the double doors open into the lovely sunroom. To the side is the north facing lounge with log fire and then through to three bedrooms complete with built-in wardrobes. The hallway has a night store heater to keep this end of the home warm over winter. Outside is a sun-drenched patio, wellestablished section, a double garage and workshop.
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Bayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020 All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group
Offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 31 July 2014
View by appointment
www.bayleys.co.nz/518292
Ross Ditmer M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020 ross.ditmer@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
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Leithfield
BEAUTY, STYLE AND ELEGANCE
Rangiora
86b Leithfield Road
Deadline Sale
22 Rowse Street
Deadline Sale
Rare two home property on 3,870m² located in the delightful township of Leithfield. The main home is heated with a log fire and currently offers three bedrooms and two living areas or the possibility of a fourth bedroom. The second home offers three bedrooms and an attached internal access garage. A heat pump provides warmth
Offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 7 Aug 2014
View Sun 12-12.30pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/518333
Ross Ditmer
over winter and cooling during those hot summer days. Currently
M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020
both homes are rented and providing excellent returns with both
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Beautifully presented modern home offers tranquillity and space. The Offers on or before 4pm, Thurs large 945m² section has plenty of room for back yard games as well as a huge deck for entertaining friends and family, complementing this is three car garaging. Inside the presentation is immaculate, boasting three generous sized bedrooms, master with en-suite. Two heat pumps warm the home comfortably. The open plan kitchen/ dining room is the hub of the home and is designed for the
tenants willing to stay long term.
entertainer with a large pantry. The lounge has a feature gas fire plus
Extended family, investment, lifestyle, you choose!
the north and west facing windows allow the sun to soak in.
Bayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020 All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group
7 Aug 2014
View Sun 11-11.30am
www.bayleys.co.nz/518289
Ross Ditmer M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020 ross.ditmer@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
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632 Woodside Rd 16.1 HECTARES The property is situated close to Oxford which is a thriving rural town.The home is a tidy, brick, three bedroom home with large open plan kitchen/dining/living with lounge. Separate bathroom, laundry log fire, bay windows, verandah with sleepout adjacent. Set in an established, sheltered garden setting. EQC repairs completed. An established finishing unit currently finishing 6,000 pigs per year. A self-contained unit with ample sheds, some with auto feeders and a range of newer to older sheds. Hammer mill, two mixers, grain silos and effluent system (consented). Saw dust based effluent is also used which has a ready market for home gardeners. Very good implement and hay sheds with cattle yards under construction. 40 units of council water which is for domestic, piggery and stock water. The grazing area is fenced into 10 paddocks and with excellent rainfall, this location is generally considered #summer safe#. Great for cattle or dairy grazing. This is a property that could be sold as a piggery or a smaller grazing unit.
Price $900,000 plus GST (if any) Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425 Website ID RA1589
Rotherham
125P Achray Rd 104 HECTARES • • • • • •
104.159 hectares, predominantly flat Excellent shape for pivot irrigation (currently not irrigated - 63 “B” Class Shares in Amuri Irrigation Company) Four bay barn, cattle yards, shelter trees Post and wire fencing Situated in the Amuri dairy region Huge potential with this property
Deadline sale closing 4pm, Friday 8 August 2014 Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
Ron Skews M 0274 325 859
Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379
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
0800 278 583 www.crtrealestate.co.nz Website ID DA1602
View Hill
Website ID RA1588
Tuahiwi
Open Home Sunday 12.30 to 1.15pm 32 GREENS ROAD
Expressions of Interest over $680,000 including GST Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122
Superbly presented 2.37 hectare property, offering excellent three bedroom family home with open plan, sunny living. Logburner, conservatory, indoor/outdoor flow with patio, internal access double garage, games room/ studio and mature garden setting. Ideally situated close to beach, motorway and schools and also offers seven, well fenced/ sheltered paddocks. High stud farm shed, implement shed, separate garage, two haysheds/ horse shelters and cattleyards with covered in tractor shed. Website ID RA1586
Amberley
Open Home Sunday 2.00 to 2.45pm 10 OSBORNE ROAD
19 Watsons Reserve Road 4 HECTARES This 269m2 home completed in 2013, has been designed and built to stand out from the rest. Offering four generous bedrooms, master has walk-in-robe and en suite with luxurious tiled shower, plus family bathroom with separate toilet. The kitchen has two ovens, stainless steel appliances and bench top, plus a butler’s pantry. Several sets of stacker doors lead outside to enjoy the views and you will keep cosy with both a heat pump and log fire (on wet back). A media room offers more space for the family to spread out, or a separate formal lounge. The internal access garage includes a lockup room, open storage areas and large cupboards. Five paddocks, one with small animal shelter to ensure the pets or a few stock have plenty of space. Price $719,000 Kerin Pitkethley
Price $679,000 Russell Clifford
M 0276 987 453 Website ID RA1570
Okuku
Offers around $990,000 plus GST Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
Ron Skews M 0274 325 859
36 Power Road 4.6 HECTARES
Free range egg producing business with 2,000 birds plus 1.2ha in Saffron one of NZ’s largest. 140m2 home, three bedrooms plus en suite. Open plan living with new log fire. Purpose built shed for egg and saffron processing with attached flat. 2,000 free range laying hens are split into two age groups with 1,000 arriving in May and second 1,000 arriving in September. This is a well run operation with genuine income generated from both businesses, with financial information being available on request.
Superb lifestyle opportunity, 4.69 hectare lifestyle block with six well fenced paddocks. New, three bay haybarn with lockable bay and concrete floor, two animal shelters and pump shed with well. This private and perfectly located block offers superb building sites and quality versatile grazing.
Website ID RA1548
Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379
Website ID RA1531
Flaxton
73 Garrymere Road 7.3 HECTARES
Oxford
Price $680,000 plus GST (if any) Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
M 0274 343 122
Superbly spacious, 501m2 refurbished (thousands spent on refurbishment since GV), historic character villa on 4,400m2 residential block, with the flexibility of extended family living, possible Convention Centre, home business or just luxurious family living. This unique, villa offers a new kitchen, two new bathrooms, three toilets, four living areas, office study and eight bedrooms. There is also an option of closing off a three bedroom self contained separate flat with double garage.
Price by negotiation over $350,000 plus GST Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122 Website ID RA1579
Burnt Hill
40 Mountain Road 12.4 HECTARES SUBJECT TO TITLE
1575 Thongcaster Road 4 HECTARES
Lifestyle with two incomes, an intensive deer breeding and finishing unit and Coopers Creek Boarding Kennels. Deer fenced into 12 paddocks, lane and deer handling shed with crush. Modern pastures and regular fertiliser in an area with 1,000mm rain per annum. The kennels can accommodate 24 dogs, with quality housing and exercise areas. Three bedroom home, set in a sheltered area, with an established garden and sweeping lawns. 3-bay by 2-bay deep implement and hay shed, separate workshop with storage for two cars.
Tidy, three bedroom home with 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. A property that offers a lot for the money.
Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600
James Murray M 0274 368 103
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S Price by negotiation Malcolm Garvan
Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
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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Price $295,000 Kathy Thompson
5/132 Esplanade APARTMENT
Set behind a large established pohutikawa hedge, sheltered from the southerly winds, finds this large 900m2 north facing, gently sloping section. Check out the sea conditions for fishing or surfing before you leave home with views all the way up the coast. Positioned next to a scenic reserve, walk down Tom’s Track to town, school and restaurants. All day sun, in a quiet location surrounded by superior homes with plenty of room to build your dream home or park up your boat. Services to the boundary.
Situated across the road from the Pacific Ocean, this well maintained comfortable managed two bedroom apartment is showing good returns, and can be enjoyed by the owner for 30 days per year. Step out onto the deck and enjoy the water view from this ground floor apartment. The spacious lounge / living has a full kitchen plus washing machine / dryer, and bonus wireless internet and Sky TV. Situated close to Kaikoura Township for easy walking to shops, restaurants and parks. To be sold with full chattels as a going concern.
Website ID TU9996
Kaikoura
Seaviews to the east and the seaward Kaikoura mountain range to the west from this last lifestyle section in this sought after location approximately 7km north of Kaikoura. Fully fenced with great fertile pasture and services to the boundary. Fishing, hunting, tramping, surfing and golf all only minutes away. Primary school across the road, secondary school bus at gate and mail delivery to gate. Covenants apply. Available now.
This two bedroom pole house with Californian cedar interior, plus separate studio is set in a secluded private sheltered valley surrounded by native bush and bird song. The studio, with adjoining toilet is set in the lower garden with a double carport, and many fruit trees. Close to walking tracks, fishing diving and hunting with a swimming hole across the road. Located 15 mins south of Kaikoura 1hour 40 mins from Christchurch. Lock up and leave. This peaceful paradise would suit a variety of professional people.
D L SO Price by negotiation Kathy Thompson
Website ID BL1097
M 021 229 0600 Website ID BL1103
Marlborough
19 Nikau Street 1,156m2
Northbank Road 1.1 HECTARES
This immaculately presented property provides a serene living environment, set amongst a native bush backdrop. Home is a traditional A-Frame, three bedroom plus possible sleep-out, ready for occupation as will be sold partly furnished and equipped, ready to go. Kitchen, dining and lounge heated by log burner. Carport at back door, single garage with workbench. Large double boat shed. Vegetable garden, very tastefully landscaped section with great outdoor living and entertaining areas. Viewing will vindicate Vendors asking price.
Great location close to stream, great building site. 9km approximately northwest of Renwick by sealed road. Zoned rural 4. Power and telephone to boundary, Vendor to supply bore for property and complete boundary fences Grand opportunity to carve out your own lifestyle. An adjoining section of 1.08 hectares is also available.
Website ID BL1125
Marlborough
Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379
Website ID TU10090
Goose Bay 28 Valley Road 911m2
Marlborough
Ron Skews M 0274 325 859
Price $215,000 plus GST Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600
Top Line Road 2.2 HECTARES
Price $200,000 plus GST M 021 229 0600 Kathy Thompson
Price $205,000 plus GST (if any) Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379
Website ID TU10154
Kaikoura
103 Scarborough Road 900m2
M 021 229 0600
Price $410,000 plus GST (if any) Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379
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Kaikoura
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Offers Allan Gifford
M 0272 262 379 Website ID BL1126
Marlborough
Kenningtons Road 1.7 HECTARES
Queen Charlotte Drive 7.5 HECTARES
1.7 hectares more or less, subject to final survey. Bareland lifestyle building block located 20 minutes drive to Blenheim. Purchaser to access potable water supply, power and telecommunications to building site. A very attractive block sited in a pleasant valley setting 10 minutes or so to Havelock, gateway to the Marlborough Sounds and within easy commute to work opportunities along the way to and including Blenheim. Grand opportunity to carve out your own lifestyle. Don’t delay, come along and stake your claim.
Located between Havelock and Picton, this ideal location suits those looking for a lifestyle close to the Sounds which offer many attractions such as boating, tramping, hunting and fishing to name a few. 7.5 hectares of good fertile soils renowned for stock health and pasture production. Dairy grazing, calf rearing, small deer unit or even production of supplements for sale. Would suit equine interests. Good standard of improvements complement a nicely presented three bedroom home with three car garaging, attached sleep-out.
Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600
James Murray M 0274 368 103
Price by negotiation Allan Gifford
Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
M 0272 262 379
Maurice Newell M 0272 401 718
Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122
Barry Keys M 0274 347 689
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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant ADMINISTRATION SECRETARY/TREASURER ROLE Waipara Valley, North Canterbury Winegrowers Inc. requires an efficient individual to fill the part-time role of secretary / treasurer. Duties include correspondence, minute taking and full accounts.Experience with Xero would be an advantage. For enquiries and full job description contact Charlotte Campbell (secretary) on 314 2334, admin@waiparawine.co.nz
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We have positions available in: • Culverden • Waiau Get your career going with Go Bus! Be part of a business that is making a difference in your community! Here is an opportunity to earn extra dollars in a responsible and enjoyable job and to make a difference in the lives of children. We are urgently looking for School Bus Drivers. Either currently licenced or we’ll train you!! As a School Bus Driver you will need to have a caring and empathetic patient nature, flexible and willing to take on any situation that may occur. A Class 2 licence and P endorsement would be an advantage but we are willing to train you!
Get on Board with Go Bus
38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
CompuCare COMPUTER REPAIRS
Bruce Evans 131 Ohoka Road Kaiapoi p. 03 327 3111 m. 021 293 6331
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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For a/h repairs phone (03) 310-3044
Free quotes (will travel)
Graeme Gosney 0274 971 683 Phone 03 327 8341 Fax 03 327 8343 Email: goscut@xtra.co.nz
TONY’S LAWN & GARDEN MAINTENANCE
• Small Family Business • Qualified Tradesman • 30+ Years Experience • Painting • Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Roof Coating • Tidy Workers •No Time Wasted • Reasonable Rates • Free Quotes Ph: 03 928 3537 Wayne 021 731 817 Lyn 021 207 4499 waylyn2@scorch.co.nz
Electrician Robert (Grumpy) Grant
LAND WANTED
FREE FR REE EE CONSULTATION CO ON NSU ULT LTAT TIO ION AND ION AN ND ADVICE AD A DVI VICE CE
• Decorative Cutting • Inyard Cutting & Drilling • Fumeless Hydraulic Equipment
Wilson Decorators Ltd
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS Local work for local people at Jade Resourcing. Call into our office 66 Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi or Ph 03 327 0656.
Irrigated. To lease (or purchase) for arable cropping. Competitive lease offered. Any size considered above 10 ha. Amberley, Waipara, Omihi areas. Ph 027 343 4183
HOURS HOURS 8.30am 8.30am - 12noon 12noon Monday Monday to to Friday Friday
Specialise in: Soffut (Early Entry Saw) House & Factory Floor Slabs All Aspects of Ground Sawing, Floor Grinding, Wall Cutting/ Core Drilling – Up to 600mm diameter Residential & Commercial
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
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Wanted
NEW NEW DENTURES NE DE D ENTUR NT TUR RE ES S * RELINE REL ELIN LIN INE * REPAIRS REPA RE EPA PAIIR RS
GOSCUT CONCRETE CUTTER LTD
Decorators
Don’t delay – apply today! Call Michelle on: 027 485 9679 or 03 327 7829 for further details on what is required. Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Ministry of Justice Check.
Phone (03) 313-9192
Computer Repairs
If you are thinking of re-joining the workforce or looking for extra hours this will suit you.
Wanted
DENTURE CLINIC
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The job is 20 hours per week with flexible hours as some of the work will be after 'normal' business hours. You will work closely with our full time EHO and members of the wider regulatory team. The work is varied, challenging and involves inspections, enforcement and reporting. Part of the work is with other agencies to raise awareness and reduce health risks to our people and environment. Strong communication and people skills are critical so that you can work positively and constructively with people in our community to support good practices.
Call Ben Shore for a free consultation on your tax and accounting needs.
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This won’t be an easy job to fill! Ideally, we would like to employ a fully experienced (and enthusiastic and motivated) Environmental Health Officer (EHO). Realistically, we know that there may not be such a person available to work in the Hurunui district. Because of this, we are prepared to train the right person into the role if they are an experienced Alcohol Inspector or a trainee EHO or have experience in a similar legislative field – but you must be prepared to gain the qualification needed.
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
• Garden tidy-ups • Rubbish removal • Rose pruning • Shrub and tree pruning • Lawn mowing, ride-on mowing and maintenance • 27 years experience Contact Tony for a NO OBLIGATION, Free Quote! Home 03 313 7605 027 774 2751 tonylamplugh@ clear.net.nz
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Painting / Decorator
Excavation
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
Landscaping
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HEDGE TRIMMING
HANMER Painting and Decorating
HEDGE TRIM
PH: Andrew 027 407 8744 A/h 03 327 7242
RURAL HEDGE TRIMMING & CLEAN UP SERVICES
• Specialised Coatings • Spraypainting • Wallpapering • Wallpaper Stripping • Waterblasting • Interior / Exterior No job too big or too small
Including Tractor Mulching, Tub Grinding and Chipping
Painter
Phone 021 215 3092 03 315 7063 A/H
hanmerpainting@gmail.com p g@g
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Ph Vic 0274 301 624 Graeme 0274 311 979
Plumbing
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. COME IN AND SEE US AT OUR NEW PREMISES 10 CONE STREET, RANGIORA
Master Plumber of the Year 2010
Forget the rest - come to the best!
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Picture Framing
10 Cone Street, Rangiora P: 03 313 5474 www.cameofinearts.co.nz
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• Painting - Interior, Exterior, Roof • Waterblasting • Minor Repairs EQR Registered
Plastic Welding
Canterbury owned and operated for over 60 years
CASH PAID FOR SCRAP
FITTERS LAYERS HEATING PREVENTION
SOLUTIONS – CCTV
• Car Bodies • Scrap Steel • Specialists in Farm Machinery • All non Ferrous
MAINLAND METALS LTD
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oror03 Phone 0800 374 737 03310-8206 327 9499 DRIPFREE Email plumbers@clyne-bennie.co.nz Web www.clyne-bennie.co.nz www. plumbingshoponline.co.nz
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FREE PICK UP AND WEIGHED ON SITE Ph (03) 338 7000 • Ah (03) 312 6553 Mike 0274 818 544 • Robbie 0274 818 027
Timber Sales
Locally owned and operated
• 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
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
Valuation
Open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm and Saturday 8am – 12 noon
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
Call David on 029 770 9204 Amy 021 650 609
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• Graffiti Removal • Blocked Drains • Pre Paint Cleaning • Moss & Algae Removal
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Waterblasting Ltd Servicing Canterbury Commercial & Residential
Tiling/Plastering
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Water Blasting
Quality Timber at discounted prices We have a wide range of timber • Fencing • Farm packs • Framing • Decking Pop in and see us or view our products online at www.royaltimber.co.nz
99 Mairehau Road, Burwood, just off Marshlands Road BRING BRIN BR ING IN G THIS TH HIS ADVERT ADV DVER ERT T IN I AND AND D RECEIVE REC ECEI EIIVE VE A 10% 10% 10 % DISCOUNT DISC DI SC COU OUNT NT ON ON YOUR YO OUR R ORDER ORD R ER R
David Manning & Associates Registered valuers and property consultants – urban and rural 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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Rangiora & Kaiapoi Toyota — New & Used Vehicles
FULL WORKSHOP SERVICES AVAILABLE Tune-ups, Servicing, g, Warrant of Fitness, Repairs on most makes & models.
FREE GENUINE TOYOTA CAMBELT
Does your Toyota’s cambelt need replacing? NOW’S THE TIME TO TAKE UP THIS SPECIAL OFFER.
BUY ANY NEW TOYOTA AND RECEIVE*
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5
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500
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DON’T MISS OUT. VISIT TOYOTA.CO.NZ TODAY. *Offer ends 30 September 2014. Offer is not available to limited liability companies. On road costs (including the initial WOF) are not included unless the Choices Finance offer is taken. Choices Finance offer is based on 36 months / 45,000km with a 20% deposit and establishment fee of $350. The Toyota Financial Services normal lending criteria applies. Guaranteed Minimum Trade-in is available. A final payment is required: Corolla GX Hatch CVT $16,095, RAV4 GXL 2WD CVT $20,654, Hilux 4WD DC SR5 Manual $37,046 all inclusive of GST. For full terms and conditions visit our website, www.toyota.co.nz/legal-privacy-policy/.
A small sample of our used vehicles $22,995
2012 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8 GX HATCH What a bargain! Under 50,000kms on Toyota's zippy 1.8L engine, bluetooth, cruise control and smart upholstery featuring stitching. Don't delay, this one |won't last long.
$22,995
2013 TOYOTA YARIS YRS
This is a lovely example of our very popular Yaris range. With under 8,000kms on the clock and a fuel economy rating of 4½ stars out of 6, you'll have years of economical, trouble free motoring. Test drive today!
$11,995
MENTION THIS ADVERT AND RECEIVE A FREE GENUINE TOYOTA CAMBELT WHEN FITTED IN OUR WORKSHOP ON YOUR TOYOTA*
WORTH OF ACCESSORIES
2006 TOYOTA YARIS 1.5 SEDAN
With a 1.5L engine, spacious interior and roomy boot, you could think you're driving a bigger car. This ever popular Yaris is a great wee performer and a true petrol miser. Be quick – at only $11,995 this won't be available for long.
$33,740
2011 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD
This is a great example from our Signature Range on vehicles. Surprisingly roomy with versatile seating options, and in great condition. Test drive today and get the Signature benefits on a smart vehicle that's done only 44,000kms.
$34,490
VALID UNTIL 31 JULY 2014
* Excludes labour and any additional parts Special Conditions Apply
2012 TOYOTA CAMRY ATARA S
Look! Only 3,800kms, lovely inside and out, paddle shift controls, climate control, cruise control, auto headlights, push button start, nice alloys and a genuine Toyota towbar. This special car drives beautifully, test drive today!
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Rangiora: Percival Street Ph 03 313 8186 any time Kaiapoi: 86 Williams Street Ph 03 327 9005 (Kaiapoi After Hours: John Mellor 027 478 7685)
www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz www.kaiapoi.toyota.co.nz