The News North Canterbury 14-08-14

Thursday August 14 2014 | Issue 613

Canvas /page5 Canvas launched to gather ideas for red zoned land in Kaiapoi and beyond.

It is the end of an era with Farmers in Rangiora being completely demolished.

The Rangiora Town Hall under wraps but when unveiled will house two, 23-seater cinemas.

development Metropolis, a two screen cinema complex in The Tannery in Christchurch. It is also scheduled to open early next year. It is planned to screen ‘‘quality films’’ ranging from the Grand Budapest Hotel for adults to Leggo for the kids. ‘‘I will be catering for everybody,’’ he says. ‘‘I am excited to be coming to the region. ‘‘There is a very big catchment of potential customers and we will be offering as good if not better than what is on offer in Christchurch because of our systems, philosophy and beliefs,’’ says Mr Stewart. It will not just not be a night out at the movies when people head to the cinema. It will also be a social event with a movies experience.

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Movies to return to the big screen in Rangiora By Robyn Bristow Movies will once again hit the big screen in Rangiora. Jeremy Stewart, the operator of the successful Alice cinematheque in Christchurch, will be bringing of mix­ ture of hand­picked blockbuster and art house titles to North Canterbury early next year. He hopes to open in the two new, 23­seat cinema complex by February following the Waimakariri District Council awarding him the contract, after considering three proposals, to screen movies in the new complex in the revamped Rangiora Town Hall. ‘‘They are lovely state­of­the­art cine­ mas. The council has been really smart from the outset and engaged a top cinema guru,’’ says Mr Stewart who is also behind the recently announced

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‘‘I want to offer a whole social night out experience. It will not just be about watching a movie,’’ says Mr Stewart. The foyer will have a bar­cafeteria offering customers the opportunity to linger and chat before and after the movies, says Mr Stewart who believes there will be the opportunity for a strong day time experience for movie goers, especially for the many retired people in the area. Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers says the successful proposal maximises the potential commercial return on the operation for ratepayers. ‘‘We can be confident of a strong and comprehensive cinema service to the district’’. Finalisation of the contract with Mr Stewart will take place within the next few weeks.

Last Monday’s supermoon looking southwest from Ashley. Photo Kit Carson.

Super doopa moon By Kit Carson It was bigger, brighter and closer than the previous ‘super­ moons’ of the year and well worth getting up for early last Monday. A wander out to pick up the paper about 6.10am resulted in a mad dash back inside to grab the camera. A supermoon happens when the moon becomes full on the same day as its perigee, which is the point in its orbit when it is closest to Earth.

On Monday morning it seemed to be within spitting distance of Ashley. It appears 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than it was at the time of the last supermoon. Full moons happen near perigee about every 13 months, so last Monday’s was not that uncommon. Want to see the next one? Be up and about as the moon rises, or sets, on Wednesday, September 10.

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By Robyn Bristow Dogs will strut their stuff at a show in Cust on Sunday, August 17. Big ones, little ones, hairy ones and pretty ones will all be taking part in the inaugural Scruffs Dog show at the Cust Domain. Though it won’t quite live up to the hype of England’s Crufts Dog Show it will provide plenty of competition for much loved fam­ ily pets. There will be three rings cater­ ing for 20 classes with funds raised by the event going toward an important fundraiser for two North Canterbury equestrians who are off to the inaugural Scurry and Trials World cham­ pionships in the United Kingdom in September. Jill Stephenson of Cust and Cherie Stalker of Mandeville leave for the United Kingdom on September 5 to represent New Zealand in one of equestrian’s newest sports. A host of dogs will compete for prizes for the cutest puppy, wag­ giest tail, best trick, most obedi­ ent, loudest bark, best groomed, best eyebrows, best fancy dress, most like owner, best handbag dog and many more categories. The Supreme Scruff champion will crowned at 2pm. From 10.30am there will be dog agility demonstrations, including fly ball, a visit from Wags the dog or one of his friends, free bouncy castle and a chance to try your hand at doggy scurry, leading your pooch through a small course against the clock. The fun dog classes get under way at 11am with love my long legs, best handbag dog and medium mutts competing for prizes donated by Hills Science Diet. With support from local businesses there will also be prizes for all classes including the Champion Scruff prize pack don­ ated by The Feed Shack in Rangiora which includes large packs of Orejin dog food and Acana dog food. Joseph Liddy shampoos, conditioners and detanglers cover the prizes for the dog most like owner, best groomed and fancy dress classes. The Rolleston Veterinary Clinic has provided prizes to 3rd place with diamante collar and lead sets, soft toys, bling leads, reflective leads, food and groom­ ing products for all three of the age related obedience classes. For the Waggiest Tail, loudest bark and coolest dude classes

Cherie Stalker driving Rebecca Pocock’s Dingmac Holly at the World selection event. Photos courtesy of Victoria Caseley.

Jill Stephenson driving Janice Riley’s Yarraman Harry at the same World selection event. Bayer have provided stainless steel dog bowls, a one year supply of Drontal all wormer, flea col­ lars, Advantage flea prevention products for large dogs and Advo­ cate flea, worm and mite protec­ tion for small to medium size dogs. With spot prizes to be awarded throughout the day it is unlikely anyone will go home empty handed. Local businesses have also come on board and there will be a raffle with a Hanmer Springs one night retreat, a Cedar Heights of Cust pamper package including cut and style service and eye trio

in the beauty room and Voco Hair Retreat of Rangiora has donated Schwarzkopf products and a special salon treatment. Jill Stephenson says it shows how popular scurrying had become in New Zealand with a team being invited to attend the inaugural world championships in Sandringham. It is a relatively young sport which had its origins in North Canterbury due to the efforts of Jill and Cherie who will be joined in the team by Joanne Marama of Woodbury. They will use borrowed ponies in the United Kingdom and adopt a

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Looking forward to home By David Hill Kaiapoi’s earthquake village continues to provide refuge as residents wait for their homes to be rebuilt or repaired. Sarah Thompson has been resident in the village for two­and­a­half years, since she was forced to leave her Fuller Street, Kaiapoi, home more than three years ago after it was badly damaged in the September 2010 earth­ quake. ‘‘My insurance company told me to move out in June 2011 and I was told that work would begin in a month, but it was all put on hold with the land announcements.’’ Mrs Thompson is insured with AA, which has been paying her accommodation and storage costs and ‘‘they ring up once a month to check on me’’. She expects to be in the village at least another six months, but is feeling more optimistic now that her property has been remediated from TC3 (technical category three) to TC2, as part of an Earthquake Commission pilot programme in Kaiapoi earlier this year. Mrs Thompson has lived in Kaiapoi for 42 years, after moving out from Kenya to join her husband, who worked at the Kaiapoi Woollen Mill, and relations who lived in Belfast. Her neighbours, Nanette and Douglas Wales, of north New Brighton, have been resident in the village for eight months and are optimistic of returning home at the end of this month. ‘‘We were given a choice between Rawhiti Domain (New Brighton) and Kaiapoi. Being retired it suits us to be out here. It’s a nice sunny unit and we are enjoying Kaiapoi,’’ says Mrs Wales, who lived in Kaiapoi from age 10 to 21. ‘‘There are people coming and going all the

Sarah Thompson (left) visits her neighbours Nanette and Douglas Wales in the Kaiapoi Earthquake Village. time as their homes are repaired. It’s very quiet, the only noise is the motor bikes going up the old north road.’’ The Wales home was damaged in the February earthquake and it took nearly two years of phone calls between EQC and their insurance company before their rebuild began. However their case was picked up by Chris Greengrass at the Waimakariri Earthquake Support Service. ‘‘She was very helpful. She knew what

exploring options for how to deal with the South Bay rocks. ‘‘There’s couple of scenarios we’ve been given,’’ says Mayor Winston Gray. ‘‘One of those involves taking out some of the major rocks, which may not be required if they are red flagged with a beacon. So more work is required before we can make a decision.’’ Whatever option the council decides to go with is going to cost money, but it will be worth it if the bigger cruise ships come, Mr Gray says. Mr Ormsby says eight cruise ships have been scheduled to visit Kaikoura this summer, according to CruiseNZ, after nine visited last summer. ‘‘Obviously we want more to come and slightly larger ones. We are getting the smaller adventure cruise ships. They are a little more flexible, because they are smaller, so they can change their schedules. ‘‘It works both ways. It could be rough weather. They may change their minds and not come, or we may not have a ship scheduled in April and then one decides to come, like The World, it wasn’t scheduled to come.’’

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questions to ask and where to get the information from that we couldn’t get,’’ Mr Wales says. ‘‘We sat there for so long waiting and waiting,’’ Mrs Wales says. ‘‘You think ‘I should be out in the garden’, but then you think ‘it’s going to get knocked around anyway so what’s the point’,’’ Mr Wales adds. Mrs Greengrass is also looking after Mrs Thompson’s case.

Future bright for ships Wines at record level cruising into Kaikoura Kaikoura has been ‘‘buoyed’’ by the response at a cruise ship conference last week. Kaikoura Information and Tourism Inc (KITI) manager Glenn Ormsby attended the Cruise New Zealand (CruiseNZ) annual conference in Hawkes Bay on Friday and was pleased with the interest from cruise ship operators in coming to Kaikoura. ‘‘There were no guarantees. The only guarantee was if we do nothing, they won’t come. ‘‘It won’t happen yet. They have already have their schedules worked out for the next couple of years, but we are on the radar. ‘‘The general feedback is that our destination is held in very high esteem and they like what we’ve got. Kaikoura gets very high ratings from cruise ship passengers who do come here.’’ Mr Ormsby says Kaikoura has several issues to work through, including large rocks in the South Bay area, which are a concern to the larger cruise ships which KITI hopes to attract in the future. Some infrastructure changes may also need to be considered if the larger cruise ships do come. The Kaikoura District Council is

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Local North Canterbury accom­ plished international wine judge and wine industry personality, Jim Harre´, chaired a panel of 13 wine experts to judge a record number of entries in the New World Wine Awards this year. Three days was set aside for judging, compared to two in previ­ ous years, using the same inter­ nationally recognised system as other leading wine competitions. A later closing date for entries was a key driver of the growth in entries, enabling more new vintage wines to be entered. This year 186 new vintage 2014 wines entered, compared to 128 last year. In addition entries nearly dou­ bled in the low alcohol category this year with the New World Wine Awards the only wine show in New Zealand to include this category. Guest international judge Sam Harrop says all the signs point to 2014 being another great vintage, Voted the 310th most influential wine consultant in the world’’ by Drinks Business in 2013, Mr Harrop is one of only 312 wine experts globally to hold the prestigious Masters of Wine qualification. Jim Harre´ says the steady growth in the competition over several

years reflects winemakers’ confid­ ence in the integrity of the process. It also reflected the benefits of entering and the growing aware­ ness among consumers of the credibility of the awards which are judged by this country’s best judges to the highest international stand­ ards. The affordability and availability of the wines in the New World Wine Awards is unique and a key criteria for entry. This criteria is a response to consumer demand for high quality but affordable and widely available wines. Wines entered must retail for $25 or less and there must be at least 6000 bottles available for sale. Last year 364,000 bottles of the Top 50 award­winning wines, with a retail value of $4.7m, were sold throughout New World super­ markets in the first six weeks of the results being announced ­ the Champion White Wine, Spy Val­ ley’s Marlborough Chardonnay 2012, sold out in a week. The judges swirled, sniffed and tasted the wines from August 4 to 6 at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. They will reconvene to select the Champion Red, White and Bubb­ les overall winners with the award winners announced in September.

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Hamasaka exchange provides Kiwi experience for students By David Hill Japanese students enjoyed a ‘‘perfect’’ kiwi experience in Oxford last week. Seven students from Hamasaka Junior High School visited Oxford Area School (OAS) with their English teacher and school principal, enjoying horse riding, the sights of Oxford and Christchurch, and the mild winter weather. ‘‘Everything is perfect, in Japan you can’t have an experience like this,’’ says English teacher Katsuaki Nakamura. OAS international director Tina Wylie says the sister school relationship has been going for 18 years, with Hamasaka students visiting New Zealand every year, while Oxford students visit Japan every second year. ‘‘It is about fostering relationships between the two countries and understand­ ing the two cultures. ‘‘There are huge benefits for our students to come away from Oxford and go to another culture and to understand that different is just different.’’

The Hamasaka students visited the Oxford Museum and Arts in Oxford gallery, Willow­ bank Wildlife Reserve and Cookie Time in Christchurch, as well as experiencing Maori culture and souvenir shopping. They spent five days at OAS last week, before spending a night in Christchurch and two nights in Auckland before returning to Japan. Hamasaka Junior High School has 242 students and 30 staff, catering for 12­15 year olds (the equivalent of years 8­10 in New Zealand). It is one of two junior high schools in a town of 16,000. Translating for principal Norikazu Nakaie, Mr Nakamura says Hamasaka is a small fishing village, known for its seafood, with local residents enjoying a diet rich in raw fish and Tajima beef. The nearest city, where residents often go to shop, is Tottori with a population of around 200,000. Tottori is know for its sand dunes and camels. Hamasaka is three hours drive from Osaka.

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Rev Mark Stephens (left), Oxford RSA president Alan Douglas and secretary Rhonda Graham-van Rooden join with Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers to unveil a giant wooden cross.

Unknown soldier remembered at Oxford WWI ceremony By David Hill Oxford has recognised the contribution of ‘‘the unknown soldier’’ in World War One. A dedication service to mark 100 years since the declaration of World War One, saw the unveiling of a giant white cross by the Oxford Returned Service Association in Pearson Park last Friday. ‘‘The big cross is a symbol of the unknown soldier who was killed in 1916 and is now part of a memorial in Wellington,’’ president Alan Douglas says. ‘‘A lot of soldiers died and no­one knows where. So this is a way of acknowledging those who were killed and were never found or identified.’’ The giant cross has been created by Oxford RSA members from timber donated by KiwiRail. The timber was prepared by local sawmill Ashley Industrial Services Ltd. It will remain on display at Pearson Park until November 11, 2018, 100 years after the war ended. Alongside the giant cross were 42 small

white crosses made by senior citizen prisoners at Rolleston Prison. Mr Douglas says the crosses will be on display for up to three days at a time on particular dates throughout the next four years, coinciding with battles the soldiers fought in. There is one white cross for each of the 42 Oxford soldiers killed in action or who died of wounds during WW1. The RSA encourages family members to adopt a cross and personalise it with photos or decorations. Secretary Rhonda Graham­van Rooden says 42 crosses will eventually be sent to Wellington to join with other crosses from around New Zealand in a large field of remembrance on Armistice Day November 11, 2018. While there are no living WW1 veterans, Mrs Graham­van Rooden says the Oxford RSA has 24 members, including three World War Two veterans, and soldiers who served in Korea and Vietnam, more recently in East Timor and Afghanistan.

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New term for needed for Kaiapoi’s red zone

Ideas are being sought for Red Zone land where property such as this Courtenay Place home in Kaiapoi once stood. File photo.

Open canvas provided to gather ideas for red zone land in Waimakariri By Kit Carson Using Waimakariri’s red zone land for market gardens, creating an open air theatre and building mountain bike tracks are some of the ideas coming through the public engagement on its future use. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) chief executive Roger Sutton says the process launched last week is proving popular. Called Canvas, the public campaign aims to give as many individuals and groups as possible the opportunity to put forward their ideas for the various areas of land most affected by the earthquakes in the Waimakariri district and particularly Kaiapoi. The wider engagement campaign is being run by CERA, working with the Waimakariri District Council to co­ host the face­to­face engagement with the local community. Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu is also involved. The campaign runs until September 12 and the public can contribute through www.canvasredzone.org.nz or by physically posting in their ideas. A mobile container is in place in Kaiapoi for people to visit and leave their comment. ‘‘This is our visionarium ­ a place we have developed to allow people to come along to share their vision for the Waimakariri’s red zone land, as well as learn more about the vision

already under way in Christchurch’s CBD,’’ Mr Sutton says. ‘‘This is a hugely important step in the overall recovery and we want to get as many people as possible involved in the process." The visionarium is on the corner of Charles and Williams Streets. ‘‘Critical issues needed to be considered before this process could begin, including how horizontal infrastructure within the Red Zones might be repaired, maintained or removed, as well as issues like flood mitigation,’’ Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said in launching the process. ‘‘Waimakariri district is dealing with a far smaller land area than Christchurch City in this respect, so has identified what essential infrastructure is required and is now in a position to get the public engagement process under way. ‘‘We’re all very keen to hear what ideas the community will contribute.’’ About one square kilometre of land has been zoned red in the Waimakariri District in Kaiapoi, Kairaki and Pines Beaches. ‘‘While that might not sound like a terribly large space, it amounts to an area the size of 74 rugby fields plus 1800 tennis courts, with a bit of space left over,’’ Mr Brownlee says. Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers says there was considerable interest in the local community, particularly in the Kaiapoi­Pines­Kairaki area, over the future of our residential red

zones. ‘‘We’re very excited about the opportunity to create something positive out of an experience which has been so difficult for so many people. ‘‘It’s great to be getting this community discussion under way,’’ Mr Ayers says. Of the 1048 properties red­zoned in the Waimakariri district, owners of just 36 properties have chosen not to accept a voluntary offer from the Crown. The district council has made significant progress in its infrastructure rebuilding programme, but has now reached a point where completion is dependent on decisions about the future use of Crown ­owned Red Zone land. Council policy and customer service manager Simon Markham told last week’s monthly meeting the community engagement process provided an ideal opportunity for a sharing of ideas and determining future direction. A 60 percent crown 40 percent council split in funding the rebuild of earthquake­damaged horizontal infrastructure had been agreed on. The Crown will make decisions on future residential red zone use, including those involving existing and proposed roads and and horizontal infrastructure to service areas outside of the red zone. Meetings will focus on the future use of the northeast Kaiapoi red zone area, Courtenay Drive and Pines /Kairaki.

By David Hill A new term is needed to describe Kaiapoi’s red zone land. Speaking at the official launch of ‘‘Canvas’’, community consultation on the future of Waimakariri’s red zones last Thursday, Mayor David Ayers apologised for the use of the term ‘‘red zone’’. ‘‘It has become a convenient term. It was about a government offer, but it’s expired and now we need a new term.’’ Mr Ayers says ‘‘the former red zone occupies 20 per cent of Kaiapoi and beyond’’, including The Pines and Kairaki Beach, which is a significant chunk of the district’s land. ‘‘We lost around 8% of Waimakariri’s housing stock in the former red zone. Each one of those represented a life, a family, a household and their dreams and how they looked forward to the future.’’ Mr Ayers says the views of the former residents need to be considered as part of the consultation, along with those who live on their edges of the red zone. He also encourages other Waimakariri residents to share their ideas. ‘‘This is a great day in the history of our district and especially in the history of Kaiapoi, The Pines and Kairaki Beach. ‘‘We have been banging on at the government for the last three years to make decisions on red zone land, but we understand why it’s taken a while. ‘‘But it was about our role as a council, because that’s what our community was telling us.’’ Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) chief executive Roger Sutton says his organisation looks forward to continuing to work alongside the Waimakariri District Council and the community ‘‘which has been through a huge amount over the last four years’’. Ideas contributed so far include: a sculpture park, fishing access, a children’s playground, garden areas, native bush, picnic area, cycle ways and walkways, a go­kart track and an outdoor theatre. Residents can give feedback at www.canvasredzone.org.nz, find #canvasrz on Facebook or free post to Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Private Bag 4999, Christchurch 8140.

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A lament from a farmer lost in time By John McCaskey, Waipara viticulturalist and political activist. It’s a glorious Saturday, August 9, 2014 day and as the month progres­ ses I’ve this ache in the heart that keeps repeating something’s miss­ ing. Damnit, it’s just the sort of day I’d once have hired trusty ol’ ZK­ BNL and taken myself for a fly so as to look down on the freshly snowed alps and wished I could take time off to challenge the slopes of Mt Patrick or Porter Heights, maybe flown over the Plains and dipped a wing to friends and neighbours while singing ‘‘What a wonderful world’’ at the top of my voice ­ but I wouldn’t have left the farm ­ not in July ­August. That’s what it is ­ I’m missing lambing and calving! I’ve said that to many farmers and been amazed at some reactions, ‘‘You’ve got to be joking!’’ ­ 12­16 hour days over six weeks of being out in all weathers and then checking the mothering up pens/feeding the pets before the sleep of exhaustion! How could you miss treating ewes with pregnancy toxaemia symptoms, plunging a frozen hand into the

uterus of a ewe that is trying to birth a tangle up of twins or, worst case scenario, extracting stinking bits of a dead foetus in the hope of saving the mother while also hoping the botu­ lism spores don’t enter through a scratch on yourself ­ blood poison­ ing? Trying not to throw up! The excruciating pain of thawing fingers or your hand squeezed against the sharp pelvic bones as you try grimly to hang on to that slippery little being about to come to life. All those things I’d done by the age of 12. In my late teens and onward I’d come home from a ball at the ‘‘Winter Gardens’’ or a local dance and do the ‘‘night beat’’ in the stud paddock still dressed in a dinner suit, overalls over the top, torch in hand and out I’d go only to look behind and find I had the cat for company. The household slept as did the dogs. I’ll never forget that one freezing night when an old stud ewe came up behind me and nibbled my leg. She had the waterbag showing and a look in her eyes that said ‘‘please help me’’; I delivered a pair of twins ­ worth 25 pounds each in

Kowai River flood Dear Editor, I saw the article re the floods and the Kowai River bed now blue clay. My first point is I very much doubt it will affect the water in any way. Papa is often the bedrock of streams especially in some of the gold fossicking areas I have been to of late, such as Goldsborough, where the shingle bed is often quite shallow. To fossick for gold you dig the first 8 to 12 inches to find the flood gold then another 3­5 feet to find the first pay streak. The pay streak usually occurs where there is either papa, iron sands orange or black. In Goldsborough you generally don’t get down that far before you hit the papa which is acting as the bedrock. The shingle is likely to slowly rebuild over the top as its brought down. One point on papa about one inch of the top, if it has weeds in it, can hold gold, gems, stones, fossils or even shells from many years ago. Contrary to popular myth gold was found in Canterbury in areas including Christchurch in

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those days ­ not a bad bonus for caring at 2 am! Another night I found one ol’ girl that had been pushing so hard she was torn and bleeding inside but I could feel a pair of twins still kicking so there was nothing for it but the knife, quickly! Caesarean was the only option thus sacrificing the mother ­ but hey presto ­ a pair of healthy twins ­ then put the ol’ girl out of misery on the spot. It’s called compassion­mercy­ whatever. Late one evening I’d heard a cow bellowing in unmistakable distress and next morning my Japanese ‘‘backpacker’’ and self saddled up, brought the mob in and singled out the distressed cow. Tomoko watched wide­eyed as my arm disappeared up to the shoulder to find a breech birthing, large calf. It was a long slow extraction and the calf stuck as the shoulders caught on the pelvis, finally it flopped out ­ dead. As I wiped the sweat off my brow I looked around to see a little Japanese girl with tears streaming down her face who step­ ped up clutched my arm and cried her eyes out.

the papa ­ maybe they should put all that has been dug out through a trommel as a way of paying for the rebuild ­ old timers did write about those areas. Yours, Ken Duncan, Rangiora (temporarily).

Rail and commuting Dear Editor, It is obvious on reading the Aurecon report ­ Greater Christchurch Northern Rail ­ that North Canterbury residents/commuters north of the Ashley River were considered irrele­ vant. This despite the fact that there are many who commute to the city daily from as far out as Waikari and Greta Valley (who could park and board rail at Waipara). Why? The short answer is that we are in the Kaikoura electorate which National sees as a safe seat (?) so the report was obviously ‘‘Gerry­mandered’’ to emerge with an uneco­ nomic label from the word go. What para­ meters were set for the compilation of the

I learnt from that episode that because I was too slow ­ lacked the strength, the calf had sensed birth and gulped the uterine fluid­ drowned but thanks to acquiring a special birthing jack I never lost another. I miss being out in the field all daylight hours with the dogs. Over a lifetime I had two special bitches who expressed their maternal instincts as lamb catchers ­ they could run a lamb down, open mouth catch it and then lay a soft paw on it till I arrived and it would always be just the lamb I’d indicated, unharmed. That’s what I miss about this time of year ­ it’s the culmination of a whole year’s animal husbandry, new life and spring just around the corner, the prospect of some reward for effort at last. Those were the days when I was 1 of 120,000 mostly family sheep and beef farms (+60,000 dairy­ 1964 figures). Recent 2014­5 figures (Meat & Wool Statistics) say there are only a bit over 12,000 such sheep and beef farms left and many of those not family run so if I sound melancholy

report—by whom, Ecan’t? What did it cost? ‘‘Build more roads Brownlee’’ is addicted to the massive tax take from road users who we note from the report make 50,500 crossings of the Waimakariri bridges per day. To illustrate let’s assume 15,000 are round trip commuters per day who average 50 km (Rangiora return). At eight litres/100 km that is four litres per round trip, 60,000 litres/day @ $2.21 contri­ butes $19,890 in GST/day 57 cents/dollar is excise tax =$1.25/litre x 60,000 is $75,582 so the total tax take/day off those commuters is $95,472/day. Over a five day week for 52 weeks of the year they contribute $24,822,720 to the government coffers for the ‘‘privilege’’ all of which filters into the cost of doing business/ living. While stuck in a six lane traffic jam in Nairobi­Kenya, my driver commented that the ‘‘government should widen the road’’. He was non­plussed when I laughed in his face and replied ‘‘Why? more roads­more cars­same problem!’’ The irony of his comment was that we had just come over a rail yard full of decaying

it is at the loss of that over 100,000 farming families who had skills and experience gained over generations to run diverse farming entities, whose health and income was dependent on their care of the land they held in trust for future genera­ tions. As I finish typing this in the day’s last rays of perfect sunshine, apart from a few birds coming in to roost it is the equivalent of Rachel Car­ sons ‘‘Silent Spring’’ out the window ­ no baaing lambs doing their evening hi­jinks and races, no calves giving mum a hefty reminder to let her milk down, just some fattening steers heading for camp. If I were up in that plane I’d be singing ­ quietly; ‘‘Where have all the farmers gone? Long time pass­ ing’’ or perhaps reciting ‘‘Old Macdonald had a farm!’’ and think­ ing ; this is becoming a corporatised, industrialised, sterile landscape in which the farming family is an endangered species facing its own Farmageddon? Damn the politicians and their PC acolytes who fawn their favour. My only solace is that the worms have/will enjoy them.

commuter rail carriages that used to take workers back to their villages but who now occupied the square mile city centre slum of nearly one million impoverished dwellers. Point made? Yours, John McCaskey. Weka Plains, Waipara.

Lodge wedding Dear Editor, In the last issue of the News there was an article about a wedding in the Masonic Lodge building in Amberley, and maybe it is the first time in the South Island. I know of one other, our son was married in the Masonic Hall Temple, followed by the reception in the Ballroom of the same building, Forth Street, Invercargill in April 2006. It was a very special occasion being able to be in the Temple, a beautiful part of the building. Yours, Helen Roberts.

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Life gets busy for registered nurse By Amanda Bowes When registered nurse (RN) Steve Summers turned 50 in January, he decided his working life was going to ease off ­ eight months later he is busier than ever. Having worked on the Chatham Islands for two years, Steve returned to Leithfield Beach and began working at Waikari Hospital as a casual registered nurse (RN). He had been toying with the idea of working at Hillmorten Hospital, but couldn’t face the thought of travelling into town each day with ongoing traffic issues. The plan was to work part time ­ nursing and working on his property on the Inland Road, near Kaikoura. He hadn’t long been home when he got an SOS to return to the Chathams for three weeks. That three weeks turned into five. After his five week stint, he was offered a casual job in Oxford as an on call rural nurse specialist, and accepted. Steve trained as a nurse in the late 1980s. He wanted to train after leaving school but says there was still a stigma attached to males wanting to be nurses then. Instead of following his heart, he became an electrical engineer, which he did for the next seven years. ‘‘I enjoyed working with people, so in the late 1980s left engineering and trained at Christchurch Polytech as a nurse. From there I worked in psychiatric nursing.’’ Three years ago, his job was disestablished and he had the choice of taking redundancy or re­training. He chose the latter and spent five months re­training as a rural nurse so he could work in the Chathams. It covered many specialties, including emergency work and radiography. With about 600 people to look after over a large area, Steve had to be ready to do what ever was needed, along with his co­workers — a part time doctor, three RNs, a manager, nurse aide and receptionist. The medical centre where they were based could be turned into a hospital if need be. ‘‘The people on the Chathams were mentally and physically tough, but were very friendly. There was a high accident rate due to the physically demanding work and leisure activities. As well as local boats, big trawlers would call in with crew that needed medical attention, sometimes they would travel for 12 hours just to get help.’’ If there were cases that needed hospital treatment beyond what could be provided on the islands, a life flight would be brought in. This wasn’t a quick fix either as often the weather delayed the flights. As well as nursing humans, Steve found himself in the role of veterinarian, as the islands didn’t have one. His main work with animals involved suturing wounds on dogs and horses. Every six months a vet would visit the island to do surgery and other jobs. Steve had always had a passion for horses and saw a pacer for sale in Timaru. He bought the horse with the idea of racing it in the annual races on the Chathams where it arrived by boat. As luck would have it, there was a retired trainer from New Zealand living on the island

Exploring the Chatham Island coastline in down time. Steve Summers with the wreck of the trawler Jay Marie. who was keen to help Steve get his horse, Memphis Blues, fit for racing. ‘‘The trainer, Ray Piraka, was 85 years old and had retired to the Chathams. He knew everything about horses and helped me tremendously.’’ Training took place on the beach and Memphis Blues was finally ready to race. He ran a fine second in his first race, then a few days later blitzed the field but broke into a gallop 30 metres from the finish line and was disqualified. On the last day of racing he unfortunately got his tongue over the bit and had to be pulled out of the race. ‘‘There is nothing as exciting as watching your own horse race and see it do well. It was just amazing.’’ In 2012, Steve competed in and won the Chatham Island half marathon, but last year was too busy to compete as Memphis Blues had taken over his spare time. Steve would usually catch his dinner off a rock, mainly blue cod, which he says he got sick of eating two nights out of three. When life flights arrived to pick up patients, the nurses would swap fish for fresh fruit and vegetables. Two years on the Chathams flew by after which Steve was ready to return to New Zealand. Memphis Blues stayed behind, but it wasn’t

long until Steve and he were reunited, when Steve returned for his five week stint. He has been back three times and has been booked for a fourth to provide cover. Steve says he is looking forward to being involved with his horse’s training again in October, for the races at the end of December. He says when he goes back, the locals greet him with ‘‘You’ve come

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home!’’. ‘‘That is pretty special,’’ he says. If life does manage to slow down, Steve says he will definitely be getting back to his bit of paradise on the Inland Road. Meanwhile work between Waikari Hospital, Oxford and the Chathams has seen his retirement plans fade into the distance.

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Anna Clapham and husband John renew their vows at Adriel. Photo: Supplied.

Oxford Historical Records Society secretary Voila Brown (left) and Rangiora RSA president Ian Thompson look up records of World War One soldiers from the Oxford district.

Oxford Museum provides record of WW1 soldiers The Oxford Museum is doing its bit to mark the World War One centennial. Oxford Historical Records Society secre­ tary Voila Brown says museum volunteers have compiled a record of soldiers from the Oxford district who served in WW1, including those who returned, based on information on the Cenotaph website at Auckland Museum. The record is available to assist people wanting to research family members. It sits alongside research prepared by members of the Waimakariri branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, which provides bio­ graphical information of soldiers from the Waimakariri district’s war memorials.

The museum also has a small display of WW1 medals and memorabilia, including a Gallipoli medal and lapel badge which was presented to Private John Blythe Squier who served with the Canterbury Infantry Battalion and embarked for Suez, Egypt on October 16, 1914, Mrs Brown says. Work on the museum’s extension and should be completed well before Anzac Day, she says. The extension is a shed to house vintage machinery. Timber from three sequoia red trees, which were removed to make way for the shed, is being used to line the interior walls.

Vibrant, inviting areas wanted Creating a vibrant, inviting, accessible and safe town centre with attractive buildings reflecting the character of Oxford forms the basis of a Town Centre Strategy adopted by the Waimakariri District Council. The strategy also proposes integrated facilities and open spaces in the heart of the town that strengthen the community. The strategy has been developed after a consultation process which started in Febru­ ary and comprises three key themes ­ business and the built environment, access to and within the town centre, and facilities and open spaces. Public consultation throughout May gen­ erated a number of submissions from individuals, groups and organisations and after feedback and decisions from the

hearing panel amendments were made to the draft strategy to reflect community views. Planning has now started to put the strategy into effect and its progress will be posted on the council website (waimakari­ ri.govt.nz). Mayor David Ayers sees the adoption of the strategy as critical in setting the future for the Oxford Town Centre. ‘‘Due to rapid change with new commer­ cial development and plans for facilities and open spaces, it is important to take an inclusive view of the future direction for Oxford. ‘‘The strategy achieves that and now we can look forward to making it happen. It is important to take an inclusive view of the future direction for Oxford.’’

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Long serving staff go beyond the call of duty at Adriel Two long serving staff members at Adriel Rest Home are helping keep the spark alive for residents. Anna Clapham has been a staff member at the home, which specialises in dementia care, for 21 years while Helen Hobson has been employed 20 years. Both go beyond the call of duty at the rest home ensuring residents are happy and settled and have plenty to keep them occupied. Anna, the home’s registered and fully qualified diversional therapist and who admits to being ‘‘old fashioned’’, says she can not leave Adriel because it is ‘‘part of my home and my life’’. ‘‘I enjoy doing things with the residents that they used to do such as harvesting vegetables, peeling them, and looking after animals,’’ she says. ‘‘If I was still fit enough I would work five days a week,’’ says Anna who has cut her hours back to a three day week. Nurse manager, Claire Tovey, says Anna is a very ‘‘homely’’ person who has a great rapport with the residents and their families. ‘‘It is always entertaining if Anna is around,’’ she says. Anna is versatile with a deep love of animals that spills over into the home where cats, birds, dogs and even a pet lamb have entertained and provided company and love to residents over the years. ‘‘She is always taking residents out on visits to farms and even to her own property. She gives them a touch of country, a homely experience,’’ says Claire. Anna and her husband John had also shared their commitment to each other in a mock wedding ceremony at Adriel they held to renew their vows. Helen Hobson, who arrived at the home with no experience is now 20 years later a ‘‘very

experienced’’ senior caregiver and holds a national certificate in the care of the elderly. She urges people to give caring for the elderly ‘‘a go’’. ‘‘Even if you think you can’t do it, with help from other staff it can be really surprising what you can achieve. Working with dementia residents is really fulfilling. It can be difficult at times, but it is really fulfilling,’’ she says. Helen, who also works three days a week, gives ‘‘more than 100 percent’’ to Adriel. ‘‘She has done so much in her own time,’’ she says. Helen has a flair for floral arrangements and ensures there is always a floral tribute for any event at the home and the foyer is often graced with a brilliant display of some ‘‘spare flowers I had in the garden’’. ‘‘It is these little touches that add so much to life at Adriel and the fact she is always there to help out when something happens. She is just a phone call away in times of need,’’ says Claire. She takes mending home and does it in her own time and works alongside families to ensure they have an input into the care of their loved one and are up to date with any developments or needs. ‘‘Her care of people in the end stages of their life is remarkable. She is very respectful and makes sure everything that is needed is provided and that families are included,’’ says Claire. Helen is also highly regarded as a mentor and guide for other staff. Claire and Adriel owner Mischeal McCormick say all but three beds of the new 21­bed dementia unit at Adriel are full. With the growth has come a demand for more staff who are able to do on site training, says Mischeal. They agree with Helen’s philosophy of giving it ‘‘a go’’.

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Chefs in regional finals Four budding young Kaikoura chefs have qualified for the South Island regional finals. The Kaikoura team is one of 12 school teams that will battle it out in the kitchen for the annual MAGGI Kitchen Showdown South Island final for intermediate age school children on Tuesday September 23. The team comprises Kaikoura High School students Holly Daikee (11), Emily Thomas (12) and Nikita Fitzpa­ trick 13, and Steffi Burra (11), of St Joseph’s Catholic School. Teams will have just 50 minutes to prepare and cook a main meal for four people using at least one MAGGI product and cost a maximum of $20 to make. The judging panel will then select the top team to compete against two North Island teams in the grand final on Thursday, September 25, where $5,000 is up for grabs for the winning school. ‘‘Every year the judging gets harder and harder as school teams step up the quality and creativity of their submit­ ted recipes and it will be exciting to see the delicious meal creations the teams conjure up, says judge Mike Lee, who stars in TV2’s The 4.30 Show. ‘‘We also have some surprise celeb­ rity judges taking part in the regional finals by joining the judging panel which will be a lot of fun for the

Kaikoura High School student chefs Holly Daikee (11, left), Emily Thomas (12) and Nikita Fitzpatrick (13), along with Steffi Burra (11), of St Joseph’s Catholic School, are gearing up for the South Island final. participants as well as the fellow judges.’’ The South Island regional finals will be screening on TV2’s The 4.30 Show

on Tuesday, September 23, giving these young chefs the chance to showcase their culinary skills to other Kiwi kids on national television.

Waimakariri youth council engaging young people and councillors are listening Waimakariri’s new youth council is proving to be a success in engaging with young people. Chairwoman Tayla Reece (20) says since the first meeting in February, the district’s youth have been coming up with plenty of suggestions and taking a keen interest in their communities. ‘‘They have some really great ideas, when they know someone is listening.’’ The Waimakariri Youth Council began the year with eight young people, plus the Waimakariri District Council’s youth development co­ ordinator, two councillors and the Mayor. A second intake last month has seen the number of young people increase to 13. ‘‘It’s quite a testament to how well it’s supported that the mayor comes along. It’s really cool that they (coun­ cillors) want to hear what we have to say and get involved, because we were worried about how they would support it.’’ The youth council has three repre­ sentatives from Kaiapoi, three from Rangiora High School, one from Tuahiwi, a home school student from Sefton and several students from Oxford Area School.

Tayla says the youth council can have a maximum of 16 young people who are appointed for a one year term and can reapply after their term ends. They are keen to attract young people from Rangiora New Life School and the Woodend / Pegasus area in the future. ‘‘It was mainly advertised through the high schools, so it is difficult to engage with young people in Wood­ end. ‘‘We did do a workshop in Pegasus recently to see what ideas they had and we are hoping to do a music event or a beach party to get more young people involved.’’ Tayla says the youth council’s main goals are to grow its presence in the district, to change people’s perceptions about youth and to create youth spaces. Alongside a presence on Facebook and developing a website, the youth council plans to have run information stalls at major events like the Wai­ makariri Lights Festival in Kaiapoi on October 31. The youth council plans to hold a youth summit with media, police and other organisations ‘‘on the same stage

to discuss young people’’. ‘‘We want to change the image that we just to hang out on the streets and create undesirable behaviour. We need to get the message across that young people are worth investing in. ‘‘People often complain about unruly behaviour but they won’t do anything about it. You’re not going to ‘fix’ every young person, but you’ve also got to get the view across that not every young person needs to be fixed. ‘‘It was also traditionally viewed that young people don’t want to be engaged in their community and so they are just ignored when decisions are made.’’ Tayla says creating youth spaces will allow organisations like WaiYouth to run events which are not reliant on the weather or require young people ‘‘to go through so many hoops’’. Areas like skate parks will appeal to some young people, but not everyone, so a variety of spaces across the district is needed. Youth spaces could also be shared with other community groups. She hopes there will be a space young people can use in the new Kaiapoi service centre, library and museum when it is complete.

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Poet Laureate to join Amberley Tea Party Vincent O’Sullivan, New Zealand’s Poet Laureate, is coming to Amberley. He is one of three authors who will star in Amberley’s own local book festival, The Writers’ Tea Party, which has is now in its sixth year. The annual event is organised by The Friends of the Hurunui District Libraries with support from the Hurunui Arts Council. Performers in the past have included major award winning writers such as Charlotte Randall, Fiona Farrell , Gavin Bishop, Ben Brown and Geoff Cochrane. Vincent O’Sullivan is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated writers. Known for his wit and generous spirit, he has produced an astonishing range of work. This includes several novels, Vincent O’Sullivan. many collections of short stories and of poetry, plus plays for stage, television and radio. Of local interest is his edition of the letters of the North Canterbury poet, Ursula Bethell and his ‘‘Requiem for the Falle’’ written with Amberley­born composer, Ross Harris. This was performed at the New Zealand Arts Festival this year. ‘‘Us, Then’’, his new collection of poetry, is a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Post Book awards and ‘‘The Families’’, short stories, was published last month. O’Sullivan will be joined by well known Canterbury author Felicity Price the author of ‘‘Dare to Dream’’, the biography of John Britten. She has written seven highly successful romance novels. When her seventh novel was rejected by her publisher, she set about publishing it herself. ‘‘In Her Mother’s Shoes’’ is a very moving story based on the adoption triangle: the birth mother, the adoptive mother and their daughter. The story is fiction but it arises from Felicity Price’s own search in adulthood to find her birth mother. Kerrin Sharpe, an award­winning teacher of Creative Writing and who works at The Hagley Writers’ Institute and several Christchurch high schools, will also join the Tea Party. Her poetry is making waves and her first two books ‘‘Three Days in a Wishing Well’’ 2012 and ‘‘There’s a Medical Name for This’’ 2014, have been highly praised and won her a Creative New Zealand grant to help her complete her third. The Writers’ Tea Party will be held on Sunday, September 7 in the Hurunui Memorial Hall, Amberley from 2pm to 4pm. Admission is $2 a person or $5 a family. Afternoon tea provided.

Correction Lost, found Selections from ‘Grease’ will be played by Philip Bidd­ lecombe, Head of Music at Hurunui College, during the presentation by the college of the popular musical on August 12. He has not written the music as reported in The News on August 7. The error is regretted. A matinee will run at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm.

The following property is reported as lost to the Rangiora police. Have you seen it? A pearl necklace, ring and ear­ rings in a box, a black wallet, a black cellphone with dreamcatcher on back, a small cuddle blanket, a Samsung phone with glitter and nail polish on it and a chunky silver bracelet. This property is at the Rangiora Police Station looking for a home ­ a Phonak hearing aid, a red wallet and an Apple I pod mini.

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It will be around two metres wide with a gravel surface and where possible will be set back from the road by 1.5 metres. The project team aims to start as soon as possible in the warmer seasons, with the option to complete the project in two to three stages starting from the Woodend township end, but this is largely contingent on fundraising. However, the Woodend Community Board’s $10,000 grant is likely to allow the project to start this November. Board chairperson Chris Prickett says the board is supportive of safer walking and cycling initiatives. ‘‘We believe that showing our support for this pathway project will facilitate the Woodend Community Association in obtaining further financial support. ‘‘The Woodend Beach Road cycle / walkway will become a valued and safe route for commuting and leisure. We wish them well in starting the first stage this year.’’ A fundraising sign has been erected on Woodend Beach Road, with assistance from Motivation Design and Mitre 10 Mega. Donations to the project can be made online at the Givealittle website under Woodend Commun­ ity Association, or at the donation box at North Canterbury Stockfeed Supplies on Chinnerys Rd. For more information contact Kirstyn Barnett on (03) 3125150 or 021­ 312230 or the project committee members John Archer, Mark Paterson and Jacqui Miller.

The Writers’ Tea Party The annual event, which is in its sixth year, will be held at the Hurunui Memorial Library from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, September 7. It will feature special guest: Vincent O’Sul­ livan, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated writers. He is New Zealand Poet Laureate, also writer of novels, short stories, plays for radio, stage and television.Plus local writers: Felic­ ity Price, novelist and author of ‘Dare to dream’ the John Britten biography. And Kerrin Sharpe, poet and teacher of creative writing. Admission $2 per person. $5 per family. Afternoon tea provided.Presented by Friends of the Hurunui District Libraries and supported by the Hurunui Arts Council. Winter Concert A concert featuring the Rangiora Com­ munity Choir and guest performers will be held at the Rangiora Methodist Church at 2pm on Sunday, August 24. Door sales only ­ $5 with afternoon tea included. Rock’n’Wheels meet If its wheels and you love it ­ bring it along to the annual Wheels Show on Sunday, September 7, at the Amberley Domain 8.30am to 4pm. Wheels registration is $10, public admission $5 per adult, children 5­ 15 years a gold coin. Entertainment includes model aeroplane demonstrations, live music and an air brush painting demo. Swap meet/craft fair sites

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North Canterbury rugby grand final

The huge crowd lines the sideline during the North Canterbury division one club Grand Final between Ashley and Glenmark. Ashley won 32-7.

Photo: Kit Carson.

Some of the action from the North Can­ terbury Sub Union rugby finals at the Ashley Domain last Saturday. A record crowd turned out to watch the finals with Ashley taking home the pre­ mier trophy for the first time in many years. Report on all matches on page28.

Saracens and Ashley keenly contest a lineout in the under 14.5 contest won by Saracens 67-15. Photo: Supplied.

Ashley forward pack hot on attack against Glenmark, before the first try in the division one grand final won by Ashley 32-7. Photo: Kit Carson.

Referee Luke Brine keeps a close eye on a scrum during the match between Amberley and Hurunui under 11.5. Hurunui won 43-12. Photo: Kit Carson.

Saracens Division two reserve lock, Kyran Austin, hits the ball up against CheviotGlenmark, setting up a try for Joe Andrews. Photo: Supplied.

Another successful kick for Dan Cook (Ashley) Josh Merrin in a strong run for Kaiapoi U16 against Ashley. Kaiapoi won 43-16. who added 17 points to his team’s 32-7 win Photo: Nikki Jacobs. over Glenmark in the division one grand final. Photo: Supplied.

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Cars clock up the miles Longevity of vehicles in our readership area ­ from the Waimakariri to Kekerunga in the north ­ seems to be common occurrence. The News received several replies from readers after running a story on a 1992 Toyota Surf that has travelled nearly half a million kilometres on the same engine and gearbox. It used a bit of oil and the gearbox was wearing. Kurt has a 1990 Surf, which has done 310,000km with the original gearbox and motor. Colin and Linda Barrington say their 1996 Lexus

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The Bassett Road Machine­gun Murders by Scott Bainbridge On Saturday morning, December 7, 1963, Eric Lewis called around to his property in Bassett Road, Remuera, Auckland, to collect the rent. He was not prepared for the scene that greeted him when he opened the door: his two tenants, George Walker and Kevin Speight, had been violently murdered days before. All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Marie­Laure has been blind since the age of six. Her father builds a perfect miniature of their Paris neighbourhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. Werner is a German orphan, destined to labour in the same mine that claimed his father’s life, until he discovers a knack for engineering. The Promise of a Pencil by Adam Braun The inspiring memoir of a young man who traded a lucrative career in finance to found Pencils of Promise­­the groundbreaking organisation that started with $25 and has now built more than 150 schools around the world. These titles are available in both Waimakariri and Hurunui libraries. Find out more about recent additions to the library collection by going to the library catalogue at waimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact your local library.

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Nail biting finish in local netball Glenmark A came out on top in a hard fought senior A netball match against Hawarden A on Saturday. In a nail­biter finale, Glenmark scored the winning goal in the last few seconds of the game.

The men’s division two team qualified second and will play University in the semi­final on Sunday at 10.20am, while the under 18 boys qualified fourth and will play top­of­the­table Christchurch Boys on Saturday at 5pm.

Rangiora hockey teams make semi finals Rangiora has a strong representation in the open and youth grades semi finals this weekend. The women’s division one and two teams have had successful seasons with the division one side, which finished top of the section, taking on Harewood on Sunday at 1.10pm. The division two team qualified second and also takes on Harewood, on Sunday morning at 9am, while the youth girls finished top of the table and will play Christchurch Girls on Friday at 4.40pm.

Results: Women Division 1: Rangiora 1 Marist 2. Division 2: Rangiora 13 Carlton 0. Player of the day: Kristen Davidson. Youth: Rangiora 5 Hinemoa Kaiapoi 1. Goals: Alex Earl (2), Rebecca Jelfs, Alice Pallister and Miranda Butler. Player of the day: San Knight. Kwiksticks Gold 2 Carlton 1. Goals: Charlotte Petrie and Chelsea Shekleton. Kwiksticks Green 0 Hornby 0. Player of the day: Holly Robertson. Super 8 Rockets 0 Marist 5. Player of the day: Jessica Cooper. Intermediate 8 Rhinos 5 Carlton 0. Goals: Abi Hannah, Milly Cox, Keira Sewell and Catlion Baker (2). Player of the day: Abi Hannah. Ministicks Ravens 5 HSOB 1. Goals: Ella Sharpe (4) and Brooke Cooper, Player of the day: Ruby Watson. Men Division two: Rangiora 2 Harewood 3. Player of the day: Simon Thomson. Division three: Rangiora 0 Hornby 1. Player of the day: Jordan Hector. Under 18: Rangiora 6 Harewood 0. Player of the day: Joel Orchard. Kwiksticks 2 Hornby 3. Goals: Blake Butler and Jamie Shroeder. Super 8: Rangiora 5 Carlton 2. Goals: Giles Witt (2), Ty Grabowski (2) and Romah Chorley. Player of the day: Charles Cameron­James. Intermediate 8: Rangiora 4 Medbury 3. Goals: Ty Nelson (2) and Hugh Smith 2. Player of the day: Asher Flynn.

Results: Senior A:: Culverden A 24 Cheviot A 22, Glenmark A 37 Hawarden A 36, Hanmer A 52 Waiau A 29. Senior B:: Cheviot S 30 Hawarden B 17, Waikari A 26 Cheviot B 25, Cheviot S 27 Waikari 22, Hawarden B 30 Cheviot B 29. Senior C:: Cheviot C 33 Hawarden C 10, Culverden B 22 Waiau B 12, Waiau B 17 Cheviot C 14, Culverden B 21 Hawarden C 13. Primary A: Glenmark PA 16 Cheviot PA 9, Culverden PA 10 Hawarden PA 10. Primary B: Hanmer PA 46 Cheviot PB 5, Waiau PB 15 Glenmark PB 11, Waiau PA Bye. Primary C: Waiau PC 29 Culverden PB 12, Hawarden PB 14 Glenmark PC 1.

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Passion for sheep

St Andrew’s College Teen Ag finalists Ben Carson (year 13, left), Ben Early (year 13), Jack Anderson (year 12) and Hamish Gardner (year 13). Photo: Supplied.

Agriculture excels at St Andrew’s University. The second St Andrew’s College team ­ Year 11 students Will Harvey and Thomas McLachlan ­ were sixth. Harvey was placed first in sheep judging and third in beef and dairy while McLachlan was third in sheep and second in beef. St Andrew’s College has a history of success in the subject of agriculture and horticulture. In 2013, Thomas Traill received a Top Scholar award for his results in the New Zealand Scholarship exams in agriculture and horticulture. Top Scholar awards are given to the top one percent of students in New Zealand.

Calf nutrition tips well received Calving is well under way in North Canterbury and the all important job of calf rearing is getting busier by the day. To help those rearing calves, the Dairy Women’s Network North Canterbury recently held a workshop on calf nutrition in Culverden. About 20 people attended to hear Sarah Morgan, an animal nutrient specialist from Seales Winslow, talk about the nutrition requirements of calves, aims for rearing and how to maximise the potential of animals in the herd. Attention was paid to the importance of developing a healthy rumen in calves and how to go about it. Targets and growth rates for weaning were looked as well as what made a good calf feed. Mara Elton, from the Culverden Veterinary Clinic, spoke to the group about good practices in calf rearing and the basics needed for healthy calves from day one. The importance of colostrum and the timing of the calf receiving it, good calf housing and hygiene were all reinforced to help with a successful calving season. Brenda Hislop, from Medbury Farms, says the group consisted of people who had many

Mark and Sam Zino. while 83% meet the premium bracket of 16­19kg. ‘‘With rising costs, you have to look at how do I raise my income. If they’re not going to pay us more, we need to figure out how to pay ourselves more.’’ To ensure the lambs are on target to meet the premium weight bracket, the Zinos tend to draft and weigh the lambs once a week until they are weaned. ‘‘It does sound like a lot of work, but it’s only a short period, while the lambs are with their mother,’’ Mark says. Part of being sustainable is being able to work with the environment, Mark says, as ‘‘Hawarden can be a dry dustbowl during the summer’’. To get around this, the Zinos use a combination of lucerne, clover and irrigation. ‘‘For quite a few years we were trying to fight the environment, but you’ve got to accept what you’ve got and make some key changes.’’ Long term, Mark says he and Sam, with five sons between them, want them to have the opportunity to farm one day. To achieve that, part of the focus is on acquiring more land and irrigation from the Hurunui Water Project.

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By David Hill Mark Zino says sheep farming can have a sustainable and profitable future. The Hawarden farmer and his brother Sam were last week named as winners in the Blackdale sheep industry supplier of the year at Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s third annual Sheep Industry Awards in Napier. ‘‘A lot of farmers see that when their lambs go off in a truck their work is finished, but I see that as only half the job done. ‘‘I love sheep farming and I want to see it profitable and I want to see it gain ground and I can see it can be done. ‘‘Sheep farming has every opportunity to be sustainable, but it’s all about decisions we make on farm and seeing how it affects the end user who eats it.’’ Mark and wife Rachael run Zino Holdings Ltd in partnership with Sam and his wife Keri, farming sheep, beef and deer on 1050 hectares near Hawarden. While Sam looks after the deer operation, Mark says his passion is for sheep, running 3150 ewes and 1000 hoggets. He says the award recognises their commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of both the meat processor, ANZCO, and the needs of ANZCO’s customers, the Waitrose supermarket chain in the United Kingdom and Kumanu brand lambs, which are sold in the Netherlands. Meeting those needs includes a focus on animal welfare and ‘‘supplying the right kind of lamb at the right time’’. Mark says ‘‘a happy ewe’’ means having good condition, good liveweight and ‘‘ensuring they hit production targets throughout the year to ensure they produce good lambs’’. ‘‘As we have found, if you focus on animal welfare, the animals tend to perform a lot better, their production is better and there is less work needed. And it means you are giving every animal a chance to get to its potential. If you keep them happy they will reward you.’’ Mark says the farm’s lamb tailing results are 150­160 per cent for ewes and around 100% for hoggets, with around 70% of lambs sent straight to ANZCO at weaning (100 days). He says 97% of lambs meet ANZCO’s weight range of 15­21.3kg,

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Iwi supports training of best managers for ‘family farms’ A Tuahiwi powhiri has marked the start of best practice farming studies of 14 Whenua Kura students under a joint Ngai Tahu/Lincoln University initiative. Te Ngai Tuahuriri welcomed the students to the event attended by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Steven Joyce, at Mahaanui Tuarua marae. Two of the intake are directly affili­ ated to Ngai Tuahuriri. The students, ranging in age from 18 to 28, also received their full­fee scholar­ ships at the event. Whenua Kura is an iwi­led initiative, open to all Maori aged between 18 and 34. It includes studying towards Lincoln University qualifications, specialising in land­based studies, work placements on Ngai Tahu farms, a Maori approach to learning, as well as guidance and support through to employment. Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Kaiwhaka­ haere Tuarua Lisa Tumahai said the occasion marked the dawning of a new generation of agricultural students who will farm the land in a way that is best practice, upholds Ngai Tahu values and sustains the environment for future generations. ‘‘Today is a new beginning for you, for your career and we believe the future of farming in New Zealand,’’ she said. ‘‘We need our people to be the best in cutting­edge farming practices as we want to be leaders in agriculture. ‘‘Ngai Tahu has set its sights high and we need our future Maori farm leaders to do the same.’’

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Young farmer contest Entries are now open for the 2015 ANZ Young Farmer Contest. The season will be launched in Taupo on Friday, October 3, with the Christchurch district final being held on October 11 and North Canterbury at Rangiora on October 18. Entry is open to all paid members

of New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) between the ages of 15 and 31. Contestants can enter by going on the contest website. The Tasman regional final will be held at Lincoln on March 14, with the winner earning a place in the grand final at Taupo, during July 2 to 4.

Three of the Whenua Kura students about to begin their studies. From left, Papataitua Harrington, Kea Maurice and Shannon Jay. Photo: Supplied. She added the group was likely to be the largest single group of Maori agricultural trainees in the country and most definitely the largest learning on an iwi­owned farm. Lincoln University Assistant Vice Chancellor (Communities) and Pro­ fessor of Indigenous Planning Professor Hirini Matunga said Whenua Kura was helping to link Ngai Tahu people and

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Rangiora Baptist Church youth get excited about the donations they collected recently for the church’s food bank.

Youth swap for charity Rangiora youth have traded up to help victims of human trafficking. Rangiora Baptist Church youth pastor Stephen McQuarrie says members of the church’s youth group were given paper clips and instructed to swap it for something better and ‘‘they came back with all this amazing stuff’’. The items are being auctioned off on TradeMe with all the proceeds going to Hagar International, which supports victims rescued from human trafficking. Stephen says TradeMe has agreed to waive the usual fees. ‘‘A group called Nvada goes in and rescues sex slaves and Hagars helps the children they rescue. ‘‘It actually blew my mind, sitting hear in my comfortable middle class life here in Rangiora, that this sort of thing actually goes on in the world. ‘‘Thousands and thousands of people are trafficked every year and billions of dollars are spent in the trafficking industry.’’ Stephen says youth group, which attracts 60­70 young people, meets weekly and is given a project each term to help others.

‘‘We want our youth to be good people and to realise that there’s people in need and they can help out. The idea is to say to the kids ‘this is your community ­ where are the needs and what can you do to make a difference’.’’ Last term they collected 380 food items in one hour for the church’s food bank. They were given a map and supermarket trolley (10 had been kindly loaned by a local supermarket) and the stories they came back with were amazing, Stephen says. ‘‘One group of girls said they met this elderly man who said he didn’t have much food, so they decided to go back and give him some of the food they had collected. And that’s what it’s all about ­ making them think outside of themselves. ‘‘It’s about giving them the idea that by doing a little bit they can make a difference. One hour of collecting for the food bank can help feed a family.’’ The auction began last night (Wednesday August 13) and runs for a week. People can bid by logging in at trade.me/rbc. Donations can be paid directly to Hagar International via the TradeMe website.

‘‘Speedcraft’’ is back at the Woodend Art and Craft Expo on August 31. Tickets are now on sale at the Grub Hub Cafe in Woodend for the popular ‘‘speedcraft’’ classes at the annual expo, where participants try an activity for 30 minutes before moving on to try another. Class tickets cost $4 each or $10 for three classes. Organiser Belinda Topp says the event still has some craft spaces available please contact: belindat23@gmail.com or 021­1910103. For all class options please see: www.woodend.co.nz or like the Art & Craft Expo on Facebook. One of the tutors lined up for ‘‘speedcraft’’ is self­confessed ‘craft nut’, secondary school teacher and mother of three Cindy. She has always enjoyed creativity and has dabbled in different media, including teddy bear making, fabric decoupage, quilt making, watercolour painting, print making, and most recently, crocheting granny squares for a friend who is terminally ill. Cindy created ‘DabbleNZ’ on Facebook as a way to chronicle the items she makes. ‘‘It’s satisfying to look at photos of the things I have handcrafted. I am a busy mum and it gives me a sense of achievement when I complete a project and can then put a photo up on my Facebook page. ‘‘Crafting helps to alleviate stress and it brings like­minded people together.’’

Students speech skills to be tested A speech contest to encourage young people to develop confidence and good communication skills will be held in the Hawarden Community Hall on September 10 from 5pm. The Hawarden­Waikari Lions Club will host the North Canterbury Zone 4 Lions speech competi­ tion for students from schools throughout North Canterbury. Two students from each school can enter in each of the three age groups ­ junior (years 7­8), intermediate (years 9­10) and senior (years 11­13).

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Ashley reigns supreme in rugby final By Peter Williams The blue and green balloons along the roadside marking the way to the Loburn Domain last Saturday set the scene for an outstanding day of rugby. An overnight storm which had threat­ ened to put a damper on proceedings had blown through leaving the nine finals to be played on well presented fields under clear blue skies before the biggest crowd seen at a finals day for many years. And it was the home club Ashley that put the seal on the day with a commanding performance in the Luisetti Seeds division 1 grand final, running out the convincing winner over perennial finalist Glenmark 32­7 to claim the Alf Hunnibel Memorial Tro­ phy. From the time fullback Toby Ashby dotted down in the first few minutes, Ashley’s lead was never seriously threat­ ened. A try to Glenmark half­back Jeremy Taylor midway through the first half did close the gap to 13­7, before Ashley’s position was consolidated by a timely display of accurate goalkicking by wing Dan Cook, whose boot contributed 17 points to the Ashley cause. By half­time the margin had stretched to 19­7 and, despite wholehearted efforts by players like Ryan Nesbit in the forwards and Tim Loughnan at second­ five, there was nothing Glenmark could do to stem the tide. Soon after the resumption, Ashley first­five David Woods, who had con­ trolled play well, ran strongly and fed the ball to captain Jamie Young to score. But for most of the large contingent of local supporters on hand, it was Ashley’s third and final try that will live in the

memory. Club stalwart Andrew Dunbar, who is in his 17th season playing for the club, embarked on one of his trademark barnstorming runs. Once his progress was blocked he looked for supporting runners and found 47­year­old Dehman Eastmond, another club stalwart, who had just come on as a late replacement at lock. When the substitution was made Eastmond received a generous round of applause from the crowd. But they simply erupted when he scored a try with his first touch of the ball. This was the stuff of fairy­ tales. Ashley coaches John Blackadder and Murray Cameron were delighted with the way the whole team lifted their game for the grand final. Ethan Cameron at second­five was the rock around which their defensive structures were built while in the forwards, No 8 Matt King was once again a colossus and was a deserved winner of the Waimak Real Estate player of the day award. MIKE GREER HOMES N.C. DIV­ ISION 2: Hurunui 21 (Sam Brons, Brian Anderson tries, Jack Phillips 1 conver­ sion, 3 penalties) beat Woodend 6 (Logan Smith 2 penalties). Hurunui took out the division 2 title for the fourth consecutive season ­ for three of those four years Woodend has been the beaten finalist. Two early penalties gave Hurunui the upper hand and they never relinquished it, proving too strong for Woodend, especially in the forwards. With four Senior rep players, Brian Anderson, Ben Frame, Dave Kenny and Cale Dobby in the Hurunui pack, it was always going to be a big ask for Woodend and the challenge proved to be beyond them. MIKE GREER HOMES N.C. DIV­

ISION 2 RESERVE: Saracens 19 (Joe Andrews try, Gary Sheehan 1 conver­ sion, 3 penalties, 1 dropped goal) beat Glenmark­Cheviot 16 (Tom Queen, Craig Tomlinson tries, Sam Sidey 2 penalties). This match was close throughout. A younger, but less experienced Glenmark­Cheviot side was pitted against a highly­motivated Saracens outfit. Glenmark­Cheviot had scored two tries to one and with time running out they led by 16­13 when Saracens half­back, playmaker and vice captain Gary Sheehan attempted an ambitious long­range dropped goal. He struck it well but the ball landed on the cross­bar and limped over to draw the scores level. It appeared as though for the second year in a row that Saracens was going to participate in a drawn grand final, but Saracens swarmed back on to attack and was awarded a penalty in a handy position. Man­of­the­hour, Sheehan, stepped up and landed the winning goal. CANTERBURY METROPOLITAN COLTS: Christchurch 18, Glenmark 17 Having been the top qualifier in a competitive competition, Glenmark earned the right to host the final and accepted the North Canterbury board’s invitation to play the match as part of North Canterbury’s finals day. This was another cliffhanger. Christchurch had its nose in front for most of the game and with only a few minutes to go it stretched out to an 18­10 lead. Glenmark stormed back with a converted try to close the margin to just one point but the final whistle came too soon for the Glenmark team. MIKE GREER HOMES N.C. UNDER 18: Hurunui 15 (Matt Hickey 2

tries, 1 conversion, 1 penalty) Rangiora High School 5 (Jack Howe try). Hurunui came out very determined after last week’s loss to the same opponent. Its forwards proved the difference, being too strong and power­ ful for the school combination. Captain and second­five Matt Hickey led from the front for Hurunui and scored all 15 points to secure victory for his team. Hurunui’s victory gained it the Leicester Ashworth Memorial Trophy to add to its combined competition victory earlier in the season. MIKE GREER HOMES N.C. UNDER 16: Kaiapoi 43 (Paris Kara (2), Dante Rolleston, Josh Merrin, Jacob Hurring, Dante Love, Logan Allison tries, Taine Jacobs­Lawson 4 conver­ sions) Ashley 5 (Gianni Bertacco try) Ashley played very well for the first quarter of the match and held the talented Kaiapoi team at bay. Kaiapoi’s skill level and the all­round depth of the team eventually showed through though. By half­time it had stretched its lead to 21­5 with three converted tries and a further four tries were added in the second half. The fact that three of these four second­half tries were scored by players coming off the bench serves to highlight the overall strength of the squad. Kaiapoi’s victory meant that they, too, added the North Canterbury title to the combined competition title they won earlier in the season. MIKE GREER HOMES N.C. UNDER 14.5: Saracens 67(Caleb Rust (4), Luke Campbell, Ben McCaw, Zane Carter, Ihaka Abraham, Joseph Sain­ sbury, Anthony Cleeve, Chris Conti tries, Ashley 15 (Josh Duckworth 2, Braxton Taua tries). With a McCaw and a Carter among

the try­scorers, Ashley probably felt at times as though they were playing the All Blacks! Certainly, Saracens showed themselves to be a particularly well­ drilled side who showcased their undoubted talents to the full by scoring a number of well­constructed team tries. MIKE GREER HOMES N.C. UNDER 13: Ohoka 31 (Sam Atkinson, Quentin Monaghan, Jaiden Fraser (2) Sam Jenkins tries, Taylor Willis 3 conversions) Ashley Green 22 (Joshua Neilson, Tsubasa Webb, Callan Smith tries, Justin Evans 1 conversion. This was an exciting match. In the first half, Ohoka scored two long­range individual tries whereas Ashley Green, with first­five Justin Evans controlling play expertly, showed superior team­ work and scored three tries to lead at the break by 17­12. Ohoka got their game together in the second half but it was not until very late in the match that they asserted any degree of superiority. Both teams had every right to feel very proud of their efforts. MIKE GREER HOMES N.C. UNDER 11.5: Hurunui 43 (Jed McDonald (3) Isaac Francis (2), William Anderson, Johnny Charlwood tries, Anderson 4 conversions) Amberley 12 (Walter Brown 2 tries, Jake Harvey 1 conversion.) Hurunui were quickly out of the blocks and never really gave Amberley much of a look­in. Prop Troy James was a powerhouse in the Hurunui front row, and helped to give a steady supply of good ball to their backs. This allowed players like Jed McDonald to show his skills. Amberley tried hard but Hurunui came away deserved winners. Rugby photos on page 17.

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Gendi wins swim gold Gendi Roberts, one of four North Canterbury Swim Club members in the Canterbury Swim team, won gold in the 1500 metre open freestyle at the Auckland winter championship. Gendi was joined by Reagan Pitt as members of the Canterbury platinum squad Club mates Angus Syme and Campbell Ker­ shaw were members of the Canterbury gold squad at the West Wave Aquatic Centre in Mt Albert. WaiSwim head coach Brigitte Mahan says the swimmers swam well and the competition was timely, being just four weeks from New Zealand short course nationals. ‘‘This competition gave them a good opportun­ ity to see where they are and focus on the things they can improve on over the next month leading into that competition,’’ she says. Results: Gendi Roberts (open): gold 1500m free, silver 800m free. Campbell Kershaw (15­16 years): silver 100m individual medley, 100m butterfly, 100m and 800m free. Angus Syme (15­16 years): bronze 800m free. 15 and under: silver 400m and 800m free, 400m IM, 50m and 200m fly, bronze 100m.

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Ashley rifles outshoot the rest The Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association brought home the prestigious Andrew and Faulkner Shield and the Lindsay Smith Memorial Trophy after a shoot at the Club of Marlborough centre in Blenheim. Thirteen teams from throughout the South Island attended the shoot which saw the competition split into two divisions with the division one teams competing for the Andrew and Faulkner Shield and the division two teams for the Lindsay Smith Memorial Trophy ­ in memory of Mr Smith, a long standing member of the South Island Target Shooting Association. Division two teams were eligible to take out the top prize as well. For the first time in its 75 years of competition, the Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association team with a score of 2917.123, came out winners by the

narrowest of margins, beating the previous holders of the shield, the Marlborough Smallbore Rifle Association team. Adding icing to the cake was a comprehensive win, also by Ashley to take home the Lindsay Smith Memorial Trophy. Shooting by the Ashley team, whose members come from the Rangiora, Amberley and West Eyreton clubs, was of a high and consistent level, which catapulted them from a previous middle of the field position in the competition, to outright winners for the first time. All team members can be very proud of their magnificent effort, with junior member Georgia Withers, from the West Eyreton club, shooting a personal best. Three 100s were shot by members Alister Brosnan, Peter Boerlage and Conan Griffin, who also shot the highest score for the team.

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Sports results North Canterbury Rugby Sub Union Finals Day, Saturday, August 9: Luisetti Seeds Division 1: Ashley 32 Glenmark 7. Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury Ltd Division 2: Hurunui 21 Woodend 6. Mike Greer Homes Division 2 Reserve: Cheviot­Glenmark 16 Saracens 19. Metro Colts: Glenmark 16 Christchurch 17. Crusaders Secondary Schools ­ The Press Cup: Ashburton College 25 Rangiora High School 22. Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury U18: Hurunui 15 Rangiora High School 5. Mike Greer Homes U16: Ashley 7 Kaiapoi 33. Mike Greer Homes U14.5: Ashley 15 Saracens 67. Mike Greer Homes U13: Ashley Green 22 Ohoka 31. Mike Greer Homes U11.5: Amberley 12 Hurunui 42. Rangiora Bridge results Saturday pairs: North/South: Heather Waldron/Beverley Brain 1. East/West: Gaynor Hurford/Dawn Simpson 1. Monday Afternoon Rata Pairs:N/S: Judith Calder/Liz Partridge, Helen Paterson/Hugh Paterson 2, Heather Waldron/Colleen Adam 3. E/W: Sue McIlroy/Dawn Simpson 1, Mary Bain/Noel Bain 2, Geoff Swailes/Barry Lomax and Helen Thornburgh/Hillary Lakeman equal 3. Wednesday Evening Plate Pairs:N/S: Rewi Thompson/Liz Partridge 1, Diane Findlay/Darcy Preston 2, Heather Waldron/ Beverley Brain 3. E/W: Marion Lomax/Nikki Kutyn 1, Gaynor Hurford/Robin Hassall 2, Linda Joyce/Jeanette Joyce 3. Amberley Smallbore Rifle Club results July 30: Gordon Wright 100.9, 100.8, Conan Griffin 100.6, 99.6, Ross Harper 98.4, Michael Criglington 97.4, Keith Brown 97.1, Mike Young 96.5, Grace Russell 96.1, Ian Frazer 92.2, Georgia Rhodes 88.1, Chris Rhodes 87.0, Thomas Rea 90.0, Christine Brown 82.0, Dave McIlraith 80.0, Jacob Patchett 74.1, Thomas McIlraith 73.1, Lily Green 71.1. Amberley Smallbore Rifle Club results August 30: Gordon Wright 99.4, 99.7, Michael Criglington 98.4, Mike Young 97.5, Keith Brown 96.4, Adam Heaven 95.4, Ross Harper 94.5, Grace Russell 94.4, Ian Frazer 92.2, Matt Fahey 91.0, Jacob Patchett 84.1, Lily Green 82.0, Thomas McIlraith 74.1. Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association Travel Shoot 8th round: Division One: Rangiora 788.46 (5) 36 points, Amberley 785.47 (4) 35 points, West Eyreton 764.43 (3) 25 points, Division Two: Rangiora 779.49 (5) 35 points, Amberley 564.30 (4) 33 points, Tiverton Cup Individual and aggregate scores 8th round: Conan Griffin 196.12, 979.52, Tania Boerlage , 195.11, 979.44, Gordon Wright 198.11, 978.43, Robert Dalzell 195.15, 974.41, Sam Vincent 194.9, 967.35, Chris Kershaw 195.8, 963.35, Brian Lunn 193.6, 955.34, Peter Boerlage 192.10, 950.40, Keith Brown 194.9, 950.25, Ross Harper 187.5, 948.30, Michael Criglington 185.6, 935.22, James Briden 196.12, Dudley Jarman 195.10, (100.9), Alister Brosnan 194.9, Joel Edge 189.9, Paul Widdowson 186.6, Ian Frazer 183.4, Adam Heaven 180.4.

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N O RT H C A N T E R B U RY

August 14, 2014 |

Properties for sale throughout North Canterbury

228 Jacksons Road, Ohoka Deadline Sale All offers on or before 1pm, Friday 19 September 2014

View: Phone for viewing times Mark Pringle M: 027 433 3334 / B: 03 311 8020 mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz Jane Moody M: 027 455 0161 / B: 03 311 8020 jane.moody@bayleys.co.nz www.bayleys.co.nz/518356

Ohoka - 10.57 Hectares -Exceptional Property! Make no mistake, our instructions are clear to receive all offers for this impressive stand-out property located in sought-after Ohoka locality. 10.57 hectares of private, park-like grounds with options to subdivide off a 4ha block in the future! Offering a sheltered environment with mature landscaped grounds, specimen trees and formal hedges. This versatile land will appeal to all horse owners or those wishing to landbank - the choice is yours. Extensive equestrian facilities including: 60mx20m all weather dressage arena, tack and feed room, four bay barn plus a high stud shed suitable for horse transporter

Lot 117 Arlington Park Rangiora

$529,000

Lot 10 Riverview Rangiora

etc. Other improvements include a new stable block with six generous sized loose boxes. The substantial 427m2 six bedroom residence has been brilliantly designed throughout making it ideal for family accommodation and entertaining. Plenty of space for family and guests with six bedrooms, four bathrooms including an ensuite off the main bedroom, and spacious upstairs lounge that offers the perfect family retreat for adults or children. Dual interconnected living areas downstairs have all the benefits of modern living with dining and living areas divided by a large, well-appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry. Well heated with open fire and logburner, high ceilings flood the residence with

$479,000

Lot 25 Riverview Rangiora

light and expansive windows exploit the gorgeous garden views. Entertaining friends and family will be an absolute pleasure with the indoor/outdoor flow to a brand new inground swimming pool and sunny terrace area. A very secure and private property, set well off the road with automatic security gates. Within walking distance to Ohoka School and approximately 25 minutes to Christchurch. Viewing will surely impress, so act quickly to secure this once in a lifetime opportunity. View by appointment.

$499,000

740m2 section, 220m2 house, 4 bed, designer kitchen, open plan dining & living

605m2 section, 166m2 house, 4 bed, open plan living, 2 bath

660m2 section, 172m2 house, 3 bed, open plan, 2 bath

Complete - move in now!

Complete - move in now!

Complete - move in now!

Visit our showhomes:

Sarah Wyeth 027 235 3565 Sue Coakley 027 675 2367 Craig De Goldi 027 617 7388

03 313 0319

20 & 23 Huntingdon Drive, Arlington Park, Rangiora | Fri-Mon 12-4pm Corner Silverstream Blvd & Bernard Street, Kaiapoi | Open 7 Days 12-4pm OfďŹ ce: 346 Flaxton Road, Rangiora Email: nc.sales@mikegreerhomes.co.nz

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Thursday August 14 2014

CREATE YOUR DREAM LIFESTYLE

Loburn

SUPERB HOME WITH STYLE AND SPACE

Rangiora

503 Barkers Road

Deadline Sale

4 Wattle Lane

Deadline Sale

this brand new 224m² home in a league of its own. The four

Tues 19 Aug 2014

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8.2717ha lifestyle block with a superb elevated building site offering 360 degree views

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North west views to the mountains and southern views over the Ashley River

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View phone for viewing times

www.bayleys.co.nz/518392

Jamie Askham

Two bay barn and cattle yards, power, phone and water with tank supplied close to the building site

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A long driveway makes this block private and peaceful

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Ashley River over the boundary

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All offers on or before 4pm, Tues 26 Aug 2014

M 027 586 7541 B 03 311 8020 jamie.askham@bayleys.co.nz

Richard Woerlee B 03 311 8020

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

Fenced into four paddocks with water

Impeccable style and a creative design providing plenty of space puts All offers on or before 4pm, bedroom, two bathroom home is great for entertaining with two living areas and a large north facing patio. The master bedroom has its own private patio, ensuite and walk in robe. The home is well equipped for the family with a large lawn area and loads of storage. Positioned for privacy and sunshine, the home is warm and inviting and finished with tasteful décor throughout. The 684m² section will be landscaped prior to possession.

View by appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz/518388

Jamie Askham M 027 586 7541 B 03 311 8020 jamie.askham@bayleys.co.nz

Richard Woerlee B 03 311 8020

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

FIRST LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY

Broomfield/Amberley

PREMIER TOWNHOUSES

Rangiora

150 Stringers Road

Auction

1-6/93 Church Street

Deadline Sale

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Character home in sheltered setting with polished floors, timber features, leadlight windows and extensive sunny decking

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Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living areas, well heated with two logburners, adjacent studio unit

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From 1pm, Thurs 28 Aug 2014 (unless sold prior), 3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch

120m² shed with pizza oven, bar, workshop and garaging

Mark Pringle

M 027 433 3334 B 03 311 8020

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4.0640ha adjacent to the Waipara River, established garden

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Situated handy to the Waipara vineyards and Amberley with horse

Jane Moody

treks, fishing and walking areas on your doorstep

M 027 455 0161

Be first in the queue! Call now!

www.bayleys.co.nz

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Exciting new release of these premier designer townhouses

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Two bedrooms, open plan living/dining with a large functional

View Sun 2-2.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518349

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kitchen and quality chattels

All offers on or before 1pm, Wed 17 Sep 2014

View phone for viewing times www.bayleys.co.nz/518334

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Freehold titles, private courtyards, landscaped and grassed

Jane Moody

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Sought-after location only two blocks from the main shops

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Option of floor plans, single or double garage, decor and fittings

M 027 455 0161 B 03 311 8020

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Only six to be constructed - register your interest now!

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(Artist impression only of townhouse on corner)

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

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FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME

Rangiora

LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE

Loburn

125 White Street

Deadline Sale

158 Barkers Road

Deadline Sale

Located centrally on White Street this beautiful home delivers where it counts. Three double bedrooms (master with en-suite) open plan kitchen/living room, separate formal lounge, office, double internal access garage and heated with log fire and heat pump, this home offers space and style. Outside the garden is waiting to turn on its charm for Spring. The current owners have enjoyed 23 years of living in this great

Offers over $469,000 on or before 4pm, Thurs 21 Aug 2014

View Sun 2.15-2.45pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518376

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.

home - is it now your turn?

Situated in a very handy Loburn location, this property is a ’must see’ for anyone looking for a modern and well equipped lifestyle property with plenty of character.

Offers on or before 4pm, Tues 26 Aug 2014

View phone for viewing times www.bayleys.co.nz/518477

This four bedroom, two bathroom home was built in 2005 and features double glazing throughout. The country style kitchen, dining area and living area flow nicely and open onto a large private north facing patio. The property has a three bay barn with one bay enclosed. There is also a all-weather horse arena and hay barn. Established landscaping creates privacy and shelter.

Richard Woerlee M 027 220 7706 B 03 311 8020 richard.woerlee@bayleys.co.nz

Jamie Askham M 027 586 7541

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

COME AND DISCOVER THIS SECRET

Waipara

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP

Oxford

46 Glenmark Drive

Deadline Sale

4 Rata Street

Deadline Sale

Only 10 minutes north of Amberley but a world away in terms of climate, Waipara valley enjoys a micro-climate due to the rolling hills that block out the cold easterly wind. These sections are located off Glenmark Drive with amazing views and have power, phone and council water to their boundaries, sizes vary from 1,110m² to a huge

Offers invited on or before 4pm, Thurs 4 Sept 2014

View by appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz/515017

Ross Ditmer M 027 482 2056

1,425m² and all have the flexibility of size to create your dream home B 03 311 8020 in paradise.

ross.ditmer@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The superior standard of build and finish, combined with quality materials and fittings, makes this the benchmark for other homes. With superb street appeal and a location so handy to everything, this home demands your attention. The home is spacious and provides very comfortable sunny living space, together with four bedrooms - or three plus office. A well appointed kitchen enjoys a view to the street, two bathrooms - the main with bath and shower, and an ensuite with easy access non-slip wet floor shower accessed directly from two of the bedrooms. 819m² section.

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

All offers on or before 4pm, Wed 27 Aug 2014

View Sun 1-1.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518429

Margo Hutcheon M 027 485 8003 B 03 311 8020

Ross Ditmer M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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Thursday August 14 2014

STUNNING NEW TOWNHOUSES

Kaiapoi

COMPARE AND BE IMPRESSED!

Rangiora

38A & 38B Peraki Street

Deadline Sale

78 Bush Street

For Sale $379,000 View Sun 2-2.30pm

If you are looking for a three bedroom-ensuite townhouse with great design and care to attention, you really must come down the driveway and view these wonderful townhouses.

Offers over $435,000 on or before 2pm, Thurs 4 Sep 2014

View Sunday 3-3.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518448 With easy access to Christchurch, close to bus stop and on their own www.bayleys.co.nz/518450

title (shared driveway) have a choice of two to admire. Immediate possession available.

Immaculately presented and cared for over the years, this one-ownersince-new property offers a great package for families. Three double bedrooms, double garage, well established 607m²

www.bayleys.co.nz/518320

Michelle Nelson

Michelle Nelson

some double glazing add further appeal to this already very attractive

M 021 280 8011 B 03 311 8020 michelle.nelson@bayleys.co.nz

M 021 280 8011 B 03 311 8020 michelle.nelson@bayleys.co.nz

home.

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

Near bus stop and access to Christchurch.

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

section. Tasteful improvements such as a large conservatory and

Be impressed here!

POTENTIAL PLUS - VENDOR WANTS SOLD!

Loburn

HUNGRY FOR THE RIGHT PROPERTY?

Rangiora

504 Barkers Road

For Sale View Sun 1.30-2.15pm

39 Rowse Street

Deadline Sale

Modern family home on 9.7ha with stunning rural views.

www.bayleys.co.nz/518365

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Well appointed dual living spaces

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Four bedrooms with room for more

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Fertile soils, land is subdivided into 10 paddocks with excellent

Jane Meyer

shelter D

There is a natural stream through property, ideal for stock water

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Cattle yards and loading ramp

Located within 10 minutes drive to Rangiora.

www.bayleys.co.nz

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This property offers a smorgasbord of benefits for families. With a spacious 739m² section there’s ample room for a trampoline as well as offstreet parking for boat/caravan. Boasting two living rooms for

M 027 244 8055 B 03 311 8020 jane.meyer@bayleys.co.nz

WIR) not only does this home have great street appeal, but it is

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

located amongst established family homes in a desired street.

convenient family living and four bedrooms (master with ensuite and

Sited near the rugby park, choice of two schools, bus stop, and playground makes it superb for children/teens. And the "icing on the cake" is that this 2003-built home has double glazing too!

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

Offers over $489,000 on or before 4pm, Tue 26 Aug 2014

View Sunday 1-1.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518415

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

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Thursday August 14 2014

138 Main North Road, Woodend Land Bank Investment

$445,000

- Spacious living areas and large conservatory

- Great outbuilders, handy location

- Secure land and ample backyard

- NZTA application for designation for Eastern Bypass Motorway in place

- Mansfield Park location

Stuart Morris

Christine Watton

Harcourts ID: RG6970

52 Allin Drive, Waikuku Designed with Distinction - First Time Offered

P. 03 327 5379 M. 0274 760 304 E. christine.watton@harcourts.co.nz

$479,000

19 The Stables, Woodend Vendors Moved On - SELL IT

- Beautifully appointed 362m home with huge living

- Spacious family home

- 4 large bedrooms/master ensuite/office 3 car garaging

- Great indoor/outdoor flow

- Designer kitchen with many features including butlers pantry

- Private sunny section

Peta Murch

Michelle Van der Park Harcourts ID: BF22498

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Harcourts ID: RG6945

Licensed Sales Consultant

Licensed Sales Consultant

P. 03 313 6158 M. 027 313 9032 E. peta.murch@harcourts.co.nz

3/92 White Street, Rangiora Cute, Comfortable & Cosy

P. 03 323 6045 M. 027 224 2066 E. michelle.vanderpark@harcourts.co.nz

$449,000

133 Infinity Drive, Pegasus Turn Your Dreams Into Reality...

- 2 Double bedrooms

- Brand new executive residence

- Sunny living, conservatory

- 3 Bedrooms

- Convenient location

- 2 Bathrooms

Carole Morgan

Carole Morgan

Harcourts ID: KI5258

Licensed Sales Consultant

Licensed Sales Consultant

41 Batten Grove, Pines Beach Come Sea, Come Sigh

Harcourts ID: KI5244

P. 03 327 5379 M. 027 288 8216 E. carole.morgan@harcourts.co.nz

P. 03 327 5379 M. 027 288 8216 E. carole.morgan@harcourts.co.nz

$287,500

Harcourts ID: KI5242

Licensed Sales Consultant

P. 03 313 6158 M. 027 4226 395 E. stuart.morris@harcourts.co.nz

$275,000

Living on a Grand Scale

- Land bank option - 10.0008 Ha + 3 bedroom house

Licensed Sales Consultant

POA

57 Belcher Street, Kaiapoi

AUCTION

2/36 Lagan Street, Belfast Great Investment - Deceased Estate

- Relaxed beach lifestyle on offer

- Very affordable 2 bedroom home in a great location

- Spacious open plan living

- Excellent 1st home, retiree or investment

- Secure grounds with ample backyard

- Deceased Estate - Must Be Sold

Christine Watton Licensed Sales Consultant

Michelle Van der Park Harcourts ID: BF22663

Harcourts ID: KI4824

Licensed Sales Consultant

P. 03 323 6045 M. 027 224 2066 E. michelle.vanderpark@harcourts.co.nz

P. 03 327 5379 M. 0274 760 304 E. christine.watton@harcourts.co.nz

$499,000

$290,000

88 Kawari Drive, Pegasus

461 Broad Road, Balcairn

Will be Sold! Very Affordable!

Ready For Immediate Action

- This 171m brand new home is ready to move into

- Fenced into 2 paddocks, netting and top rail

- Built by Horncastle Homes consisting of 3 dbl bdrms, 2 bthrms, open plan kitchen and dining

- Ready to go, no waiting for a title

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- Set on 553m2 fully fenced easy care section, only a block away from the lake in the heart of Pegasus Town

James Keir

Licensed Sales Consultant

Harcourts ID: HPG4893

P. 03 920 3030 M. 027 274 6112 E. james.keir@harcourts.co.nz

Contributor to www.realestate.co.nz

- Water (25,000 liter tank), Phone & Electricity

Bill Dowle

Licensed Sales Consultant

Harcourts ID: BF22696

P. 03 323 6045 M. 029 358 3175 E. bill.dowle@harcourts.co.nz

www.twisskeir.co.nz

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0800 278 583 www.crtrealestate.co.nz Website ID RA1595

Medbury

Thursday August 14 2014

Website ID RA1593

Clarkville

ING

124 Ginders Road 8.7 HECTARES

93 Butchers Road 7.4 HECTARES

Spacious four bedroom home with open plan living, constructed of permanent materials, on an attractive 8.7 ha block. Set well back from the road ensuring peace and privacy. Lovely outlook with views to the mountains. Sheds include three bay implement shed and a small woolshed. Contact agent to arrange viewing.

Two bedroom cottage with roughcast exterior, open plan living and new kitchen joinery with the EQC works completed. The piggery is currently a breeding unit with 250 sows producing approx 6,000 weaners annually. Extensive range of farrowing sheds with a recent upgrade, hammer mill, mixers and an array of grain silos, effluent irrigation system (consent). Large four bay hayshed, irrigation well (consent). Great location, would suit as a contractors base or storage facility.

Price $650,000 including GST James Murray M 0274 368 103

Price $990,000 plus GST (if any) Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425 Website ID RA1588

Tuahiwi

Website ID DA1602

View Hill

CE PRI

ED UC D E R

32 Greens Road 2.3 HECTARES

19 Watsons Reserve Road 4 HECTARES

Superbly presented 2.37 hectare property, offering excellent three bedroom permanent material 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. This unique property is 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.

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 by negotiation Russell Clifford

Ron Skews M 0274 325 859

Price $699,000 including GST Kerin Pitkethley M 0276 987 453

M 0274 343 122

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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0800 278 583 www.crtrealestate.co.nz

residential, lifestyle, rural

Website ID TU10338

Goose Bay

Website ID TU10328

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9A Churchill Street 761m2

Fishing diving and hunting batch set in Goose Bay, approximately 15 minutes drive south of Kaikoura. The elevated two bedroom home is set high for bush and valley views. The open plan living area is heated by log fire and heat pump, and leads out to a deck on two sides. For the guests, there is a flat on the lower level with internal and external access. There is a lounge/bedroom, toilet and kitchenette. The single garage is also on this level. There are many outdoor areas for entertaining, plus a fish filleting bench, sheds, dog runs, woodsheds and Glasshouse shed. There is a flat lawn area at the rear of the property with terraced landscaped gardens and paths, with stone walls leading to a viewing area at the top of the garden.

This three bedroom house is situated on a sheltered private back section, just off Churchill Street within two minutes walk to the hospital and 5 minutes walk to town. The very established section is fully fenced, with some large trees including a palm, camelias, native trees and fruit trees with a lovely flat lawn area at the back. The house has had a makeover including interior and exterior painting, a new roof, a new kitchen and new carpet is about to be laid. Extra large garaging for a high boat, or perhaps a workshop/garage combination. So close to town this property would make an ideal lock-up and leave holiday home, or a great retirement property. Currently tenanted.

Price $325,000 Kathy Thompson

Price $339,000 Kathy Thompson

M 021 229 0600 Website ID RA1551

Amberley

M 021 229 0600 Website ID RA1577

Balcairn

1/5 Retallick Way 429m2

297 Cramptons Bush Road 4 HECTARES

• 429m2 section in sparkling new subdivision • Close to all Township amenities • Walk to the new shops and Super Market (under construction) • Covenants in place to protect your investment • Titles are issued, so the site is all set to build now • Few spaces remain, so phone agent to secure your space now Price $130,000 including GST James Murray M 0274 368 103

Price $220,000 including GST James Murray M 0274 368 103 Website ID RA1570

Okuku

Website ID RA1590

Oxford

73 Garrymere Road 7.3 HECTARES

Offers around $990,000 plus GST Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425

Ron Skews M 0274 325 859

Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379

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.

Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

James Murray M 0274 368 103

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

632 Woodside Rd 16.1 HECTARES An established unit currently finishing 6,000 pigs per year. Self-contained with ample sheds, some with auto feeders and a range of sheds. Hammer mill, two mixers, grain silos and effluent system. 40 units of council water, excellent grazing with higher rainfall. Tidy three bedroom home with large living areas and verandah with sleepout adjacent.

Price $900,000 plus GST (if any) Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425

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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Public Notices

WAIKARI RESERVE CAMPING GROUND CUSTODIAN AND TOILET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 2014-2017. The Hurunui District Council invites tenders for the following contract. 14/02 - Waikari Reserve: Camping Ground custodian and toilet maintenance Contract. This contract is a three year contract involving general custodian and cleaning duties at the Waikari Reserve Camping Ground, situated at 22 Princes Street, Waikari. The closing date for this contract is Thursday 28 August 2014 at 4pm. Tender documents and further information are available from: Property Administration Officer Hurunui District Council 66 Carters Road AMBERLEY Ph: 03 314 0109

Public Notices Hurunui District Library Book Sale on Friday, 15th August 9am - 5pm and Saturday, 16th August 9am - 1pm At the RSA Room, Hurunui District Library, Amberley

FRIENDS OF RANGIORA HOSPITAL INC A.G.M. The Annual General Meeting of the above society will be held at the Hospital on Monday 25 August at 7.30pm.

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Public Notices

Applications for funding from the Creative Community NZ fund are now invited. Limited funding is available for projects that have an art focus, will be completed within 12 months and will benefit the local community. Application Forms are available on the Council website (www.huruni.govt.nz) and from Libraries and Service Centres in the Hurunui District. They are also available at the Council Offices in Amberley. Enquiries are welcome – please contact Linzi Turner DDI Ph 314 0032 or Linzi.turner@hurunui.govt.nz Applications close at 5pm on Monday September 8th 2014.

Public Notices

MEET THE NATIONAL PARTY CANDIDATE for the Kaikoura Electorate

Stuart Smith www.national.org.nz

HAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Public Meeting Thursday 21st August at 7pm Anglican Church Hall Church Street, Amberley

Meeting chaired by Rt Hon David Carter Everyone is welcome

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of MainPower New Zealand Limited will be held at MainPower head office, 172 Fernside Road, Rangiora on Wednesday 27 August 2014 commencing at 5.30pm. An invitation is extended to all North Canterbury and Kaikoura residents to attend. Phone 03 311 8300 www.mainpower.co.nz

WANTED

Excell Biosecurity wishes to advise that a ground-based possum control operation will be taking place to keep possum numbers under control to prevent the spread of Tb. This operation will be conducted as a part of the TBfree New Zealand programme. Areas covered: Glencoe Tb operation (16,173ha). Involves all properties from Tekoa Road heading east to Korari Downs, Flaxdown and Sanford Downs, the operation then heading north from Cascade to Te Kooti Stream. The operation heads west from the Te Kooti Stream to Little Island Hills, heading south from Little Island Hills to where the operational boundary meets the Hurunui River and east along the Hurunui River boundary to Tekoa Road. Operation date (approximately): 1st September 2014 to 27th February 2015. Poisoning methods: Possum habitats will be targeted using Feratox encapsulated cyanide baits in bait bags and bait stations and will be attached to trees and fence posts. Feratox capsules (dyed green) to be placed in a peanut paste inside biodegradable blue bait bags and bait stations. trapping will also be used. The public is warned not to enter these areas and not to remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people and dogs. General warning • Do not touch poison baits/bait stations/traps • Do not touch poisoned possum carcasses • Keep pets under supervision; do not let dogs eat poisoned carcasses • Do not leave children unattended • Follow the advice on the poison warning signs.

• Call National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764766 • In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian Craig Stubbs, Excell Biosecurity, 03 313 5737 or 021 870 528

Southside Health has recently made the decision to join Pegasus Health to receive its Primary Health Organisation (PHO) support. You will begin to see references to Pegasus Health on signage around the medical centre. Who is Pegasus Health? Pegasus Health is the largest PHO in Canterbury, providing services and support to over 94 practices and 384,000 enrolled patients in the Canterbury area. As well as Southside Health, they also support other rural general practices within Canterbury. The organisation was established 22 years ago by a group of pioneering Christchurch General Practitioners and has a long history of working with general practice teams to deliver exceptional primary care to the people of Canterbury. To learn more about Pegasus Health, please visit www.pegasus.health.nz

What does this change mean for me? We would like to assure you that as an enrolled patient of Southside Health, you will notice very little change to services we provide. The only real change is the organisation working in the background to provide PHO services to the medical centre. Being part of this PHO gives the medical centre access to all of the services and support provided by Pegasus Health, including a dedicated Rural Health Manager.

Please note that a 10% penalty will be added to any part of the 1st instalment that remains unpaid after 20 August 2014. This does not apply to those paying by arranged Direct Debit. You should contact the Rates Officer if you experience any difficulties in paying the rates, so we can discuss suitable payment options. Payment can be made at any of our Service Centres, via Internet or telephone Banking, and through our website using your credit card. Visa or MasterCard credit cards. A convenience fee of 2.1 per cent (minimum $3.50) per transaction is applied by Westpac New Zealand Limited to transactions processed through this site. Hurunui District Council does not receive any part of this fee. Full details of this are on our website www.hurunui.govt.nz. You must identify your payment: • Use your valuation number as a reference. You will find this number on your rates invoice and is unique to each property. • If you are paying rates for more than one property please send the remittance advices marked ‘internet banking’ or email property valuation references and details of payment to rates@hurunui.govt.nz. If you are unsure of your options please contact us: Ph: 03 314 8816, email: rates@hurunui.govt.nz

Rotary Club of Rangiora THE ROTARY BOOK FAIR Friday 3rd October 8.30am - 9pm Saturday 4th October 8.30am - 5pm RANGIORA BOROUGH SCHOOL HALL KING STREET We would like donations of books and magazines for the sale. We prefer books and magazines in good condition. We also collect puzzles, games etc for the sale. We can collect your books. Phone Peter Allen 313 4971 Jack Wilcox 313 3788 Richard Heal 313 2175 David Cain 313 7162 All proceeds go towards projects supporting individuals and groups in our community Rotary: serving the community

Firewood

Decorating

FIREWOOD SUPPLY

TWEED Decorating for your painting and wallpapering needs, interior or exterior. Based in Hawarden covering the Hurunui area. Call Phil on 027 558 9333 or 03 314 4110.

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Southside Health’s new partner, Pegasus Health

The Council reminds ratepayers that the due date for the 1st instalment of rates for the 2014/2015 rates year is Wednesday 20 August 2014.

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For further information, contact the operator

Your 1st 2014/15 Rates Installment is due Wednesday 20 August 2014

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AUTO DISMANTLERS LTD

• Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 1452171

Cars Wanted

CARS, VANS

If you suspect poisoning

Authorised by Stuart Smith 162 Wrekin Road, Blenheim

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POSSUM CONTROL POISON WARNING

All welcome

CLAIRVOYANT medium, clear accurate readings with Holly. Phone 03 314 9073.

Public Notices

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

CALL 0800 347 626 or 021 0229 1893

Automotive DISMANTLING and buying all models of Falcons now. Please phone 03 3125 064 .

Concrete Services AFFORDABLE concrete cutting with quality and removal work. Free quotes. No job too small. Ph 027 442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052 or A/H 03 359 4605. A PROFESSIONAL job by local owner operator, from concrete around new homes to resurfacing floors. For your next con­ crete job, residential or business, phone LE’ CON­ CRETE on 03 314 9366.

Engineering EXCEL Eng. Ltd. Struc­ tural & General Engineers. Coded welding, House Beams & Lintels, Machining, Profile Cutting, Hydraulic Press, Crane Truck Hire & Skip Hire. Avail now for all jobbing work. We also manufacture & repair jet boats. Work­ shop at 181 Loburn Whiterock Rd. Ph/fax 03 312 8884, mobile 027 486 0415 anytime.

Fencing NORTHEND FENCING LTD is in your area. For all fencing requirements eg; dairy conversions, vineyards, deer fencing, lifestyle blocks, post and rail, quality workmanship guaranteed, competitive rates.phone Mike 027 313 1872. SUMMERFIELD Fencing Ltd in your area now. Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle, horse, all types of animals. Fences, yards, sheds, arenas, shelters, runs. 27 years contract fencing. John is available to help with your design and planning. Ph Carol or John on 03 312 4747.

For Sale TWIN single beds and linen. Phone 03 310 6396 Rangiora. FRIDGE FREEZER, large, suitable family size, $260. Phone 03 327 0779. NO bees? Rent a beehive. Fully managed by regis­ tered bee keepers. You get pollination plus honey. Phone 027 657 2007.

Grazing HORSE grazing, 5 acres, suit up to 3 horses. Phone 027 222 5965.

Hire KHL HORSE floats, car transporter, 7cum furniture trailer. Phone 03 313 1507 or 027 254 6166.

Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Situations Vacant

Storage Shed for lease

in Kippenburger Ave. 2,000 sq ft. Off street parking,

phone 021 202 2290 Gardening

PEA STRAW, small bales, now at Woodend Land­ scape Supplies, hurry while stocks last. Ph 03 312 2003. TRILLIUMS FOR SALE Watch them grow at whole­ sale prices. Phone today on 021 669 066. PEA STRAW, Compost, Coloured Aggregates, Bark & more. Huge range at Woodend Landscape Supplies. Ph 03 312 2003.

Health & Beauty HOMEOPATHIC consultations, normally $60 1­1 1/2 hours, half price on Mondays only. Phone Jennifer Mackinder (Dip.Hom) 03 314 8046.

Poultry FREE RANGE laying hens avail now. 03 310 2183. Find us on Facebook, Chickenman Ltd.

Scrap Metal Wanted NORTH Canterbury Metals. Buying metals, cars etc for recycling. Phone Joe on 027 223 3593 or after hours on 03 314 9079.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

The opportunity has arisen for a Automotive Technician to join our busy team here in Kaiapoi. We are looking for the following: • WOF ticket is a MUST! • Must be motivated and show initiative • Be able to work on a varied range of vehicles • Have a full current drivers licence • No weekend work required! • Must be a team player with a good sense of humour Either Email applications to williamsauto@xtra.co.nz or post to PO Box 290 Kaiapoi Applications close 25 August 2014

Earthworks and Civil Construction Ltd is looking for an energetic person to join their small business, with HT Licence & W&T would help. Willing also to swing a hammer & have good work ethics. Working in the Christchurch area. Ph Rob 021 301 744 or 021 814 118.

STAMPS WANTED

NORTH Canterbury Tree Care. Specialising in big trees in small spaces, long term tree plans, advisory service, fully insured. Free quotes, prompt service. Phone Mike Gilbert 0800 873 336.

Old Albums Post Cards Photographs Phone Steve 021 138 8949 03 312 3105

STUMP REMOVAL Ser­ vicing North Canterbury for prompt professional ser­ vice. Phone Tim 0800 178 867

Trades PAINT SMART NOW LTD. For all your painting needs, 25 years experience. Ph Charley 03 319 8846 or 027 920 8554. FURNITURE Removal. AXL Transport Ltd, quality removals at the lowest rate possible, South Island wide, Kaiapoi office. Phone 03 327 3216.

Trades

Accounting Staff required for a busy Chartered Accountancy and Business Advisory firm operating from modern offices in Rangiora. The successful applicant(s) will assist in caring for a group of clients on a diverse range of accounting, taxation and business matters.

HOME KILL & PROCESSING SPECIALISTS

Ring Mark 027 229 7310 for a free quote

The perfect fit for this role will be someone with significant experience in a Chartered Accountants office. Experience with Xero, MYOB and Banklink would be an advantage.

www.longsilver construction.com

So, if you are: • Looking for a progressive forward thinking firm; • Competent in the preparation/review of annual accounts and returns; • Experienced with accounting software. • A team player

CATTERMOLES BUTCHERY, KAIAPOI

LOCAL BUILDERS

You will be responsible for accounts preparation / review, undertaking a range of both monthly and annual accounts for commercial clients.

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

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Butchery

Oxford Butchery Bevan and Shane Frahm

• Licensed Building Practitioner

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

• Registered Master Builder

Number one

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

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Please forward your response, together with your CV to:

Chiropractic Services

Collins & Co – Chartered Accountants Ltd P O Box 51, Rangiora Email: team@rbc.co.nz

Chiropractic and Natural Health Care Dr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor ACC Accredited Available Monday - Thursday Ph: 03 313 0350

All applications treated in strict confidence. Applications close 29/8/2014.

Judy McArthur DC (UK) Applied Kinesiology, McTimony Technique, Craniosacral, Available Fridays

Wooden Joinery French Doors Windows Repairs Made to order Semi Retired Licensed Joiner North Canterbury Based

Phone 03 312 6525

SCREEN PRINTING. For all your printing requirements. T­shirts, Hoodies, Hi­Vis vests and polos, Overalls, Caps etc. Please phone Heather 03 PROPERTY MAINTEN­ 313 0261 or email ANCE. Lawns, gardens, norstar@clear.net.nz. hedges, chainsaw work, pruning, painting and PLASTERER 30 years minor home alterations. experience 3 years EQC. TOWN AND COUNTRY. Phone Danny 03 312 5696, Phone Mike 03 313 0261. 027 220 1654.

Kaiapoi Interior Plasterers and Painters Alterations, new housing 25 years serving North Canterbury

Phone Brent Roberts 027 256 6458

51 Ashley Street Rangiora

Select Health Concrete UT ABOVE A C THE REST

WANTED

GOSCUT CONCRETE CUTTER LTD

~ Very Alive! ~

Senior Dairy Assistant and Cook who can make Fish 'n' Chips just the way our customers like it! Minimum 28 hours per week – includes evenings and weekends. If you're a mature experienced cook with great customer service skills, we'd like to hear from you soon! Please apply in writing to The Blue Dairy, 98 Carter's Road Amberley or email the bluedairy@xtra.co.nz 1450441

FRONT OF HOUSE AND WAITSTAFF FULL AND PART-TIME

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

Computer Repairs

CompuCare COMPUTER REPAIRS

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

Joinery

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BRIAN’S Tree Services. Tree felling, topping, shaping, firewood cut, rub­ bish removed, stump grind­ ing, branch chipping. Affordable rates. Phone 03 327 5505 or 021 124 4894.

Butchery

Wanted

Tree Services

TREE MAN felling, wind damage, sawing, big or bent, tangled trees okay, no problem to cut gum, top­ ping & man­lift truck av, Quoting 7 days. Phone 03 312 6750.

Builder

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For Lease

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

“If it’s broke, let’s fix it”

QUALIFIED carpenters, hammerhands, for residen­ tial and commercial work, North Canterbury and Christchurch. Call Jade Resourcing 327 0656.

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

03 313 2840

Electrical

Need power, water and phone laid to your building site or lifestyle block? Call Andy Lloyd Electrical

Call in, or email CV to Karen at info@norwestercafe.co.nz.

Trades

(will travel)

Civil and Drainage

Most of all we require a bright, bubbly personality who enjoys being part of a team and can really wow the customers. Experience in Front of House/Table Service an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

OUTDOOR WORK experienced gardeners & mower operators, are req’d for our Rangiora based client. Current licence & Growsafe an advantage. Jade Resourcing, 66 Ohoka Road. Call 327 0656.

Free quotes

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

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Several positions available – full time, part time, weekdays or weekends - also suit students/mothers as flexible hours/days.

SITESAFE Labourers required for earthmoving company in Rangiora. Call Jade Resourcing 327 0656.

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

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Curtains Free Measure and Drape Making by the talented professionals at Donmar

Specialising in laying underground services. • Supply, dig and lay all services • Connecting and livening mains power • Wiring sheds and pump systems

FOR A FREE QUOTE Call

DIAL 4 DRAPES

Call Ally for a measure and quote.

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Donmar 320 HIGH ST, RANGIORA • PH 03 313 5518

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Andy Lloyd 027 201 0183 03 3103111 email lloydelectrical@xtra.co.nz

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

Decorators

Fencing

Wilson Decorators Ltd

Russell Arthur

• 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

Landscaping

FENCING CONSULTANT

• Tree Felling • Stockyards & Retainables • Specialising in Vineyards • Dairy Farm Conversions • Wooden Ornamental Gates • Earthquake Damage Repairs

• Swimming Pool Fencing • Post Driving • Electric Fencing • Building FREEES • Fences QUOT • Build Haybarns

PHONE (0274) 350 279 or A.H. 314 8384 www.russellarthurfencing.co.nz

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Landscaping

Glass Repair

Painters / Decorators

HAVE YOU HAD AN INSURANCE PAY OUT... ...WE CAN PROJECT MANAGE ALL YOUR HOME REPAIRS FROM START TO FINISH, BUILDING, TILING, DECORATING ETC

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

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Garden Features

Fast - Local and there when you need us. For an obligation-free quote

For all your hard landscaping needs

Call us now on (03) 313 5335 NORTH CANTERBURY

Glass & Auto Glass

All Insurance Companies work welcome

Factory Showroom 202a King St, Rangiora www.northcanterburyglass.co.nz

We also repair Windscreens and install Double Glazing

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Steps

Planters

Paving

Entranceways

Decks & Fencing

Brick & Stone

Free quotes Ph: 03 314 8366 E: gardenfeatures@yahoo.co.nz

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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Plumbing

Master Plumber of the Year 2010

Painting / Decorator

FITTERS LAYERS HEATING PREVENTION

SOLUTIONS – CCTV

HANMER Painting and Decorating

SORE FEET?

Kaiapoi Podiatry

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Podiatrist

For All Your Foot Care Needs

Julia Home

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

• Specialised Coatings • Spraypainting • Wallpapering • Wallpaper Stripping • Waterblasting • Interior / Exterior No job too big or too small

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Tiling/Plastering Specialists in . . .

Phone 021 215 3092 03 315 7063 A/H

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hanmerpainting@gmail.com p g@g

Nat Dip Pod, SR Pod

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP

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

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MAINLAND METALS LTD

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

Locally owned and operated

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

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

Millers Tiling Ltd Quality Guaranteed Timber Sales

Tiling

- Registered Waterproofer - Bathrooms - Kitchens - Floors and Walls - Foyers - Fireplaces - Decks - 18 yrs serving Marlborough y and Canterbury

Ashworth Tiling Phone 027 768 0468 or 027 768 6118

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Water Blasting

ENVIROTEC

HIGH STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

Waterblasting Ltd Servicing Canterbury Commercial & Residential 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 Open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm and Saturday 8am – 12 noon Call David on 029 770 9204 Amy 021 650 609

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42 Charles Street, Kaiapoi

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NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Please ring to make an appointment Ph 327 4288

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Plastic Welding

Canterbury owned and operated for over 60 years

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

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

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