Thursday November 13 2014 | Issue 626
Hurunui district biodiversity celebrated. .— page 7.
Gruner Veltliner wine a first for Waipara Valley. — page 14
Glow in the night . . . A fire atop a hill near Mt Lyford.
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Fire whipped along by Nor’west By ROBYN BRISTOW A branch, blown on to power lines at Mt Lyford by a gale force nor’west, is believed to have started a fire that threatened at least three properties last Monday night. The fire, about a kilometre from the Mt Lyford Lodge on the Inland Road, raced through trees and undergrowth fuelled by the gale, leaving fire fighters and a helicopter powerless to attack it because of the lack of a track, darkness and the dangerous terrain. Hurunui principal rural fire officer, Allan Grigg, said there were far too many safety issues for the helicopter, fire personnel and people to do anything at night. People at three properties were put on alert to evacuate, but fortunately did not need to leave their homes. An investigation is now under way to determine the cause, says Mr Grigg.
Police were called at one stage as two men took to the hill to fight the fire in an endeavour to save a property. However, the police were unable to reach the men, who would not come down. Mr Grigg said they were understandably concerned about their properties but did not understand the issues facing the fire service. ‘‘It is really important the community understands fire trucks and firemen can’t just stop fires when they can’t get to the fires,’’ he said. Power was cut about 7.15pm but noone was aware of the fire until about 9.45pm. The saving grace was the wind which died down as quickly as it started, slowing the fire. Mr Grigg said while the fire burnt all night because the fire season has not yet arrived it did not travel far due to a lack of dry fuel. A helicopter with a monsoon bucket
arrived at daylight to dampen down hot spots for two and half hours before ground crews from several Canterbury fire stations and the new Mt Lyford Volunteer Fire Force, went in to tackle any hot spots. A track was also opened up allowing a water tanker to reach the site. Mr Grigg says monitoring of hot spots is still continuing to ensure no more fires flare up. He praised the efforts of the newly formed fire force which acquitted itself well with individuals showing great skills and passion. ‘‘It was an ideal practice and training and showed what the limitations are at rural fires,’’ he said. Gary Morton, who is about a kilometre up the road leading to the Mt Lyford village, called 111 when he saw a glow in the sky, fearing his house was in danger. He says the fire was a ‘‘wake up’’ call about how dangerous fire could be in the Mt Lyford area.
‘‘There is only one way into the Mt Lyford village and one way out. You can’t get to half the places because it has manuka on both sides that’s getting bigger and bigger. When I first came here I could see the village. Now I can just see one house,’’ says Mr Morton. He tried to ring local fire personnel from his cellphone, but their phones were out because the power was out, so he called 111, concerned his property was in the line of the fire. He had not realised the limitations brigades were under fighting fires at night and was concerned when a fire tanker, which was at the end of his drive way, was taken away about an hour after it was parked there. ‘‘It wasn’t a very good feeling just watching.’’ A transformer provided power to the Mt Lyford village but some Inland Road properties were without power for about 30 to 40 hours.
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Hurunui District Council Roading - Weather Dependent
• Grader 1 in the Waiau area heading to the Culverden area • Grader 2 in the Amberley • Grader 3 in the Hanmer area • Dig out in Ram Paddock • Drainage Heathstock Road
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Fallen to be remembered By ROBYN BRISTOW The fallen will be remembered and their memories kept alive by the young at a World War One ‘Field of Remembrance’ in Amberley. The names of 64 men from Amberley including Leithfeild, Broomfield and Balcairn Omihi, Scargill,Waipara and Glenmark, who paid the ultimate sacrifice, will be written on an individual white cross in a ‘Field of Remembrance’ lit by spotlights in front of the Charles Upham Memorial Statue on Carters Road. Led by the Amberley Returned Service Association along with the council, family members and others are invited to be involved with the project and to sponsor a cross, which will make its first appearance on Poppy Day, next year. Their last showing will be on Armistice Day four years out. It is hoped that school children from throughout the district will adopt a cross, place it and retrieve it after each outing over a four year period marking the duration of the war, linking the past with the present. Each school in the area has been written to inviting school children to participate. Secretary of the Amberley branch of the RSA Don Ebsworth, says the first ceremony will be one of dedication, hopefully involving 64 school children who will place the crosses, each bearing the name of a serviceman. Mr Ebsworth says a lot of research has gone into ensuring the list of servicemen is complete which was collated with input from Waimakariri RSAs and those further north in the Hurunui, to ensure there was no duplicity.
Remembering . . . A ‘Field of Remembrance’ in Amberley, similar to the one pictured, will honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World War One.
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However, it is hoped that family or others will point out any errors or omissions and supply any information about the men that are being honoured. ‘‘We are hoping we have not left anyone out. The number of fallen was a lot for a small community,’’ he says. The site chosen for the ‘Field of Remembrance’ outside the Hurunui
District Council service centre offered security, lighting and was apt because of the Charles Upham Memorial Statue. Those who will be remembered are as follows: Amberley: Ernest William Arthur, Alexander Blain, John Stanley Boyce, Dick Carrington Bristow, Henry Rowland Davis, Arthur Elderton, Harry Espley, John Ford, George C Gadd, Arthur Robert Greenwood, Harold McMillan Harrison, Frederick William Hayes, Frederick George Holton, Philip Hunter, Charles Jones, John Charles Jones, Claude Leonard Knowles, James Lang, John Wilson McLean, John Steward McNeil, Jack Vernon Midgley, John James Mockett, William Henry Moore, Joseph C Russell, Ernest Rossiter Smith, George Wise Smith, Ronald Terence Smith, James Richard Stanton, John Stocks, Robert Stocks, Alan J Turner, Roland Leslie Wilke, John Joseph Williams, George Winskill, Leslie George Winter, William Wornall, James Douglas Wyllie. Omihi: William Carson, David John Wilson Doak, Thomas Douglas Foster, William Simon Gillanders, Charles Davey Harris, George Kerridge, David Lilley, George Sagar, James Baynton Starky, William Henry Dukes. Scargill: Robert Stockdale Atkinson, Frederick Victor Birch, Charles Frederick D Fox, Bernard Stewart Gibbs, Wilfred Louis Harrison, Alexander McInnes, Malcolm McInnes, Percy John Overton, Harry Stanley Rudman, Walter Shadrach. Waipara: James Hamilton, William Walker. Glenmark: Ernest Theodore Bock, Percy David Clive, Leonard Greville Ellis Hurse, Archibald Henry Jennings, William Walker.
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New plans for quake hit site By DAVID HILL A new commercial development north of the Kaiapoi River is a step closer to going ahead. The Waimakariri District Council last week endorsed the design concept for a proposed commercial development on the former Hansens Mall site on the corner of Williams and Charles Streets, Kaiapoi. Following the earthquakes, the council purchased the entire site and demolished the earthquakedamaged buildings. It has since been looking for a potential developer to rejuvenate the site as part of the town’s revitalisation. Kaiapoi developer Jedd Pearce presented a proposal to last week’s council
meeting, outlining his plan to build the 1300square metre Riverview development for around 10 to 12 shops, once he has bought the site. ‘‘The aim is for some bigger ones and some boutique shops. I am aiming to make it affordable for tenants to lease.’’ Mr Pearce says there is still a lot work to do, including creating a walkway and stop bank work, which is being worked through with Environment Canterbury. ‘‘It’s like a big jigsaw puzzle. I’d like to get in and get stuck in, but there’s still a few things that need to happen before we can go ahead and purchase the site.’’ Mr Pearce says he has received positive feedback from the council so far and is optimistic the development will go ahead.
He is already redeveloping the two storey former PLC building on the opposite corner with retail and office space and he contributed financially to the new northern motorway on and off ramps at Smith Street and Lineside Road. Mayor David Ayers says the proposal is ‘‘exciting’’ and is ‘‘great for the site’’. ‘‘We see this site as being a very important part of Kaiapoi’s re development. It (the proposal) will add to and improve the connections between the river bank, Williams Street and the bridge. ‘‘Jedd Pearce is a Kaiapoi person who has put a lot into the town and I think he’s got the town at heart.’’
Funds boosted for flood repairs The Waimakariri District Council has committed a further $2.54 million towards urgent repairs in the wake of June’s flood events. This is on top of the $1.65 million previously approved for drainage and stormwater work already under way in Clearview Lane/Mandalea, Bradley’s Road, Siena Place, Whites Road, Parnhams Drain and Dockey Creek. The additional $2.54 million will be committed to work in Mandeville, Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Fernside. While the protection work is effectively being speeded up, consultation with directly affected landowners and residents will be undertaken before it starts. Council has also agreed to consider, as part of its long Term Plan from 2015, another $17.3 million of drainage and flood protection works.
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A contract for Clear View Lane and Mandalea has been let to upgrade and form about 3.7km of drains and to install 10 culverts. Insufficient drain capacity for rural residential areas and resurgent groundwater have been identified as the key issues in the Mandeville area. Proposed works involve upgrading drains and replacing culverts in key areas of Bradleys and Whites Roads. This will provide for a five year storm event plus and allowance for resurgent water. Key issues for Rangiora are identified as overland flow from the rural area to the northwest, undersized sections of waterways and the stormwater system, and management of secondary flow paths. The flood response team has identified 17 areas that either need upgrading, modifying or further assessment. Longer term it proposes a trunk
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Starship to benefit from buckets of cookies Florence Loader is a young Rangiora student on a mission. She wants to sell 5500 buckets of Cookie Time cookies in six weeks. Success could mean Florence takes out the top sales prize nationally winning her $1000 which she will in turn donate to Starship Foundation. If she fails in her bid to get to the top she intends donating $500 from her sales to the Starship Foundation, a charity
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Kaikoura has received a welcomed boost, after hosting a cruise ship forum last week. Mayor Winston Gray says the feedback for Kaikoura is positive from the cruise ship industry and is set to grow, if the district can resolve the issue of rocks in the South Bay area. Destination Kaikoura jointly hosted the forum with Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism at Encounter Kaikoura on Thursday, October 30, with representatives from Cruise New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand and tourism operators. ‘‘When we get rid of our rocks there’s going to be some real opportunities, with more and bigger boats saying they will come,’’ Mr Gray says. ‘‘We’re getting a lot of positive feedback. ‘‘The cruise ships who are coming here are saying ‘it’s a good stop’. They enjoy the small village type of thing and the marine environment. ‘‘There’s certainly going to be some growth in that industry, if we can get it right.’’ Mr Gray says the council is looking at options for removing the rocks and exploring various funding options, which could include blowing up the rocks.
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the country to Starship,’’ says Florence. Last year Florence. who is studying for a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Dunedin University, sold 4800 buckets, making her the third top seller in the country. But this year it is her goal to sell the most buckets in New Zealand to help out the Starship Foundation and help get her through her final year of studies. Cookies have helped Florence through University over the past two years. Now she is hoping her third tilt at the job will see her able to support Starship as well. ‘‘I don’t need as much money this year as I have moved back to Rangiora for my last year of placement. I have been in Dunedin for the past four years and I am really excited to be back,’’ says Florence. Florence will soon be heading out to Leithfield, Cheviot, Hanmer Springs, Hawarden and Amberley areas selling Cookie Time cookies, and with the backing of Starship will be looking to make it to the top. ‘‘I am so excited to have received confirmation from Starship that I can let my customers know I am supporting Starship this year,’’ she says.
However, Mr Gray says any growth may not happen immediately if the rocks issue is resolved, as cruise ship operators tend to plan their cruise routes two to three years in advance. Destination Kaikoura manager Glenn Ormsby says the forum received a good turnout of operators, including some visitors who had never been to Kaikoura before. ‘‘It was very positive for us and for the region as a whole. ‘‘There are some real economic benefits to the region, so the sooner we start to grow the industry the better.’’ Mr Ormsby is expecting a similar number of cruise ships to visit Kaikoura as last summer, after about 10 visited between November and April. The season’s first cruise ship, Caledonian Sky, is expected to arrive on November 27. CruiseNZ’s website indicates 12 cruise ships are scheduled to visit Kaikoura over the coming months, however cruise schedules are subject to change depending on the weather, Mr Ormsby says. Following last week’s cruise ship forum, the visitors were taken out for an early morning on the water with Anton Evans, from Kaikoura Hunting & Fishing, to fish for crayfish, Mr Gray says.
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Ohoka recycling slip Speed in spotlight up to be fixed - WDC By KIT CARSON Waimakariri District Council staff accept they slipped up over introducing an extended Ohoka recycling area and have been given the goahead to address the problem. With council’s approval, property owners within the extended area will be given a oneoff opportunity to opt out of the service and receive a credit for the targeted rate of $54. ‘‘Staff consider that the consultation undertaken before introducing the rate and service was not adequate in this particular case, therefore are requesting council to allow ratepayers to opt out,’’ solid waste manager Kitty Waghorn said in a report. Staff will write to all property owners within the extended area, offering them the opportunity to opt out for this year, with a threeweek deadline for responses. Bins will be removed from the properties of those who opt out and the relevant rate account credited with $54. Ms Waghorn explained that the extended service came about as a result of a 201314 annual plan submission from the Oxford Eyre Advisory Board and interest expressed by new residents in higher density rural areas. Subsequent survey results from Fernside, Ashley and Loburn Lea were clearcut that there was insufficient support for either recycling or both rubbish and recycling.
The Mandeville/Swannanoa area was not so clear. Overall, the response was less than 30 percent, although the return in some areas was much higher. Responses were collated, and a boundary drawn around the area of ‘‘most support’’, encompassing 695 properties. The area was included in the annual plan but was not highlighted during the consultation process. Since the service was introduced to that area, the council has received a strong level of objection, particularly from longterm residents to having any collection service imposed on them while others would prefer rubbish collections as well as a recycling service. In all, 43 individuals, or 6.7 percent of rated property owners have objected to the service. ‘‘As a result we agreed with the claim by some residents that they were not consulted adequately.’’ Ms Waghorn said once the number of property owners wanting to opt out was determined, staff would assess the viability in 201516 and advise council. In support of Ms Waghorn’s report, CEO Jim Palmer cited the example of one property owner living at the end of a 400metre gravel driveway who considered pushing a wheelie bin such a distance unrealistic. In the longer term, Mr Palmer said, council would need to consider the overall viability of the service on the basis of the number of withdrawals.
Motorists heading west into Oxford will need to watch their speed. The Waimakariri District Council has responded to concerns expressed by the preschool on the corner of Campbell Lane and Oxford Road about the 100km/h speed limit at the eastern approach to the town. It was suggested a 70km/h transition zone from about 350 metres east of Campbell Lane would provide a safer area for people turning in and out of Campbell Lane. This was supported by the Oxford Eyre Advisory Board, subject to consultation, and subsequently approved by council. Ten submissions were received from the public on the proposal, five fully supporting it and four suggesting a 50km/h limit would be more appropriate. Two also suggested extending the 70km/h zone to take into account the Barracks road
intersection. Neither suggestion was favoured by council staff on the basis the road environment east of Oxford township is quite open, with the footpath set back and no crossing points. Drivers would not see a reason to slow down to 50km/h and a 70km/h restriction would be more likely to be complied with. As required by law, council staff also sought input from the police, New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), Automobile Association and the Road Transport Forum. Only the NZTA responded, saying it had no objection to the proposal. It suggested, however, that because of the lack of obvious change in environment and limited development supporting the transition zone, as well as the painted median proposed, large rural speed limit signs to emphasise the change point should be installed.
Council starts earlier Ordinary Waimakariri District Council meetings will start earlier in the day from next February, but the change has not come without debate. In recent times, the meetings have started at 2.30pm, with a reasonably openended finish time. When 2015 meeting dates and starting times came up for consideration at last week’s council meeting. The assumption, going by the recommendation in the agenda, was that the status quo would remain. Not so. It soon emerged that one councillor had emailed colleagues advising he would be seeking a change
to the earlier time of 1pm. Unfortunately, one councillor did not receive the email and was upset, unhappy with a proposed change a third of the way through the council term, and one that could impact on his employment. Others quickly responded that it would be fairer all round and that it was the way democracy worked. Before things became too heated, the council resolved to go into a workshop session, effectively excluding the public and the media. A lengthy discussion ensued, but at the end the 1pm start was confirmed, albeit by a narrow margin.
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Preparing for disaster in the Waimakariri As a community, we prepare for disaster in many ways: by building stronger or higher, by having civil defence capacity, by keeping emergency supplies in our homes, and so on. While a number of types of disaster could hit us in Waimakariri, the most likely, flooding and earthquake, have been clear for a long time. There is historical record of both, especially of flooding, and the Alpine and other faults, surface flooding and the Ashley/Rakahuri and Waimakariri Rivers remain constant threats. The Ashley, in particular, concerns the Council and Environment Canterbury. It threatens areas, which is why ECan are currently building secondary stopbanks north of Rangiora. It’s not just Rangiora, however: the 1953 flood headed for Waikuku, and modelling shows us that some possible breakout points represent a major threat to Kaiapoi. We also know that if the Ashley does break out, the weather conditions that cause it will be already causing surface flooding through large parts of the District
Fireworks Dear Editor, Oh how Mandeville has grown and the townies haven’t remembered that this is the country! It’s 10pm on Saturday night and it sounds like a war zone out there, all for an event in London in 1605 that has absolutely no relevance to kiwis! I can keep my cats and dogs inside and turn up the TV, but I can’t bring the horse in so I keep going out to check him as he’s on edge and unhappy. I’m thinking about the other lifestyle blocks with horses, calves, lambs, pigs, alpacas etc. Never mind the farmers’ flocks of sheep and herds of cattle. This is the fourth night of fireworks that we have endured this week and
and rivers like the Cust and Cam will be running very high. Over last few years, new technology has enabled us as a community to be much better informed, as has the experience of the flooding earlier this year. This means that rules about the heights of foundations can be more accurately targeted and that the floodmitigation work we are currently carrying out and planning can be better informed. As has been obvious since the earthquakes, however, there may be significant rebuild costs. Some can be covered by insurance but some, like roads, cannot. This is why a paper that chief executive Jim Palmer has brought to the council is very important. In it, he proposes that the council allows ‘‘headroom’’ in its borrowing policies so that we can afford whatever rebuild is necessary. The council policies allow for borrowing within certain guidelines, which we are well within. We just need to make sure that we maintain a space in the event of a future disaster, just as we had in September 2010.
doubtless there will be more. It just confirms my view of how selfish people are, all for their half hour of fun with no thought for the rural lifestyle. There has been more publicity about animal safety this year, yet the relocated townies have forgotten where they are. In my 16 years here, I have never known so many fireworks in the area. Let’s hope the government follows through on banning private firework sales. Yours, G Walker, Mandeville. Letters to the Editor are welcomed by The News. Letters should be no more than 250 words long and may be edited at the Editors discretion. Letters can be emailed to robyn.bristow@thenewsnc.co.nz or posted to Box 86, Amberley.
Opening . . . Speaker David Carter (centre) officially opens the Rangiora electorate PHOTO: SUPPLIED. office for his nephew and new Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey (left).
MP opens offices New MP Matt Doocey paid tribute to his supporters at the official opening of his electorate offices on Monday. The new Waimakariri MP was joined by his uncle, parliament’s Speaker David Carter to officially open his Rangiora and Kaiapoi electorate offices and says he could not have been elected without his local supporters. ‘‘It is very humbling to see you all here,’’ Mr Doocey said to his supporters in Rangiora, particularly acknowledging his family, former MP Kate Wilkinson and his staff. ‘‘This is another milestone, from running a very good campaign, to being elected, then my induction into parliament and my maiden speech.’’ Mr Carter says Mr Doocey is part of ‘‘a very rejuvenated and strong caucus’’. ‘‘But it doesn’t happen without strong local support and people like you, so we give thanks to everyone who helped during the campaign.’’ Mr Doocey says he is ‘‘looking forward to working for the wellbeing of the Waimakariri’’. ‘‘Coming from a background in
community health, first and foremost I see my role as working in the community in Waimakariri and this is an important part of that. ‘‘During the campaign my focus was very much on the party, but I now want to put party politics aside and bring my focus to the electorate. I need to work for all constituents. ‘‘At the end of the day there will be people coming to seek my support who didn’t vote for me, but I’m their Member of Parliament and I am here to work for them.’’ Mr Doocey says given the size of the electorate, he plans to run regular clinics in Oxford, Woodend, Belfast and Northwood, alongside the Rangiora and Kaiapoi electorate offices. He says the new role has already become a seven day a week commitment, with three days in Wellington and the other four days for electorate work. He is particularly enjoying ‘‘the energy and vibe of the debating chamber’’ and he has so far managed to avoid being called into line by his uncle, the Speaker.
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Hurunui biodiversity celebrated in book Young conservationists from throughout the Hurunui gathered together in Amberley’s library last Friday to mark the launch of their stunning book, Celebrating Biodiversity in the Hurunui. More than 100 young people contributed to the book, the brainchild of Hurunui District Council biodiversity adviser Sonny Whitelaw, their work designed as brochures detailing the huge variety of flora and fauna within the district. At 250 pages, the book is a credit to Ms Whitelaw and the authors, who have spared nothing to ensure their contributions were accurate, informative and attractive. The young people present on Friday were a delight, with their enthusiasm for conservation and its importance, shining through. Several books were presented based on the effort and creativity that went into the brochures. Book awards included: > Treasuring Our Biodiversity to Deborah Barkley for the most entries.
> Treasuring Our Biodiversity to Broomfield School for the best team effort. > Kakapo to Quan Quirke for the most imaginative effort. > Ghosts of Gondwana to Finn Bamford for the best poem. > Above the Treeline to Shiloh Maye Leqeta for the best story. > A Continent on the Move to Christopher Fazakerley for second best brochure overall. > New Zealand’s Wilderness Heritage to Miriam Clark for the best brochure overall. The Department also presented copies of Celebrating Biodiversity in the Hurunui to those who received awards. Winner of the ‘‘first correct entry’’ draw for an iPad was Ria Misra for ‘Fantails’, while 15 youngster won mini group passes to the Hanmer Spring pools. Copies in ebook format are available through the Hurunui District Council and the Conservation Department in Rangiora has a few hard print copies.
Talent on display Waimakariri’s talent took centre stage at Rangiora High School recently. Waimakariri District Council youth development coordinator Tina Curry says she was ‘‘blown away by the talent’’ at WaiYouth’s inaugural ‘‘CentreStage’’ heat late last month. Local youth performed in front of judges provided by Starlight Entertainment, the record label which represents Grammy winning New Zealand producer Jonathan Dumas. ‘‘The judges were amazed by the local talent and competition the teenagers displayed. From singing to dance, each young person performed like their life depended on it,’’ Tina says. She says teenagers from Kaiapoi and Rangiora ‘‘are having a real battle to show whose got the best talent’’. Of the 18 contestants who performed on the night, eight went through to final, which will be held at Rangiora High School on Friday, December 5. However, the judges felt the talent was so good they had to bring two competitors back to compete in the final because it was too close to call, Tina says. ‘‘It was a fantastic night and I had a great time. WaiYouth coordinated the
show like clock work, everything was on time plus our guest artist Mon Ami, a new signing from Starlight Entertainment, performed original songs and covers on the night. ‘‘Her new single ‘Electrifying’ went down a storm. Several parents on the night said they were impressed with how professionally the show was put together.’’ Talented teenagers still have a chance to make the ‘‘CentreStage’’ final to win the first prize of $1000, with auditions still being accepted via the WaiYouth Facebook page. Finalists so far include Rebekah Williams, Asra Ginders, Anna Bennetto, Caleb Jacobs, Cameron Walsh, Lara Chester, Kristina Sammut and Courtney Pearce, Celine Goulding, Destiny and Anna Menzies. ‘‘The judges would like to remind all contestants to practice and think about your song choice and believe in yourself. And remember there will be performers online fast tracked to the final, so don’t get complacent as you don’t know what to expect on the night,’’ says Tina.. For more information contact Tina Curry on 021681275.
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Ohoka garden party planned A garden party on a warm, sunny day in Ohoka, sipping quietly on a glass of Pimms, or treating yourself to a Devonshire tea, sounds enticing. So this year organisers of the popular Ohoka Garden Tour have replaced it with a Garden Party in Ohoka. The event is being held to raise funds for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO). It will be held on Sunday, November 23 in one of Ohoka’s beautiful gardens. The party is being organised by Friends of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. It is a ticketonly function, and what garden the party will be held in is a surprise which will be revealed closer to the time, one of the organisers, Elaine Armstrong said. ‘‘There will be Devonshire teas available, and a Pimms tent,’’ Mrs Armstrong said. Miss Lilly’s Mobile Cafe will be there too, serving delicious food and coffee. The party will run from 1.30pm to 4pm and there will be live music. ‘‘There will be a number of musicians playing during the day,’’ Mrs Armstrong said. They will move around the garden during the party, each playing in different
places, for a short period of time. The identity of the musicians is also being kept a surprise, until the day. ‘‘There will be an exhibition of artworks for sale by well known Canterbury artists in the house, as well as sculpture and painting demonstrations outdoors,’’ Mrs Armstrong said. ‘‘Fundraising for the CSO will include commission on sales, raffles and Devonshire Teas.’’ Tickets cost $25 each and are limited to 200 so people can be sure of being comfortable. There will be parking on site and seating, Mrs Armstrong said. However, she advises people to bring there own seating, or a rug to sit on. All that is needed now is for Canterbury’s fickle weather to behave. Tickets are available from: Acquisitions Northlands & Westfield Malls, Ballantynes, Blackwells Kaiapoi, Corina’s House of Fashion, Country Lane (both in Rangiora), Emma’s Bookshop Oxford, Flowers on Cashmere, Lavish Clothing Gallery, Ohoka Garage, Rangiora Florist, Sally Mac’s Amberley, Terra Viva Home & Garden and The Homestore Merivale.
Birthday celebrated The 75th birthday of the North Canterbury Federation of Women’s Institute was celebrated with a luncheon at which special guests included the national president, Kay Hart and Fay Leonard national vicepresident and former North Canterbury president. North Canterbury past presidents Margaret Calder and Jenny Blomfield also attended. Three candles were lit for the past, present and future, with Mrs Hart, Thelma Stewart (Masons FlatHawarden) and Elaine Hassall PegasusWoodend, cutting the cake. Mrs Leonard spoke about the increase in membership and the opening of a new Women’s Institute at PegasusWoodend and how it was hoped to have evening meetings of the federation in the future so working women could attend. Mrs Hart congratulated the federation on reaching the milestone and the work it had done over the years. Around 90 women enjoyed the
Birthday greetings . . . The Jubilee celebrating 75 years of Women’s PHOTO: SUPPLIED. Institute in North Canterbury. celebratory lunch which was catered by the Broomfield School catering committee. The school choir entertained along with the Amberley School Jump Jam team and Rory Trewinnard, ventriloquist. North Canterbury Federation Honours Awards were made to Myra Bruerton (Amberley), Val
Lorgelly (Kainga), Thelma Stewart (Masons FlatHawarden) and Raelene Turner (Loburn). Long Service Awards were presented to Elaine Hassall (Pegasus Woodend), Raelene Turner (Loburn) and Val Lorgelly (Kainga). Joan Keast (Ohoka) was awarded the Annual Report Trophy.
Mandeville set to grow Mandeville’s population is set to grow. The Waimakariri District Council approved a plan change at last week’s council meeting to allow for further growth in the Mandeville North and Sandona areas, southwest of Rangiora. Plan change 32 was previously signed off by the council two
years ago, however following an appeal to the Environment Court last year, the council decided to make some amendments to the plan change. Sandona is a subdivision north of Tram Road, known for its olive groves. Mayor David Ayers says while the new subdivisions have been zoned residential 4a and 4b,
which is rural residential, the population of Mandeville is expected to grow to more than 1500. ‘‘If all the new subdivisions go ahead, the population of Mandeville would potentially be similar to or even bigger than Oxford, but with the same services.’’
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CTV series features children Children are asking the hard questions about the Greater Christchurch earthquake recovery in the new documentary series HiViz. The trailer for the new sixpart series, airing on CTV, was released online last week and the series launches on Monday, November 17. It features 10 children interviewing recovery experts and community leaders on recovery issues as well as exploring the central city and the suburbs. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton says the documentaries have been produced to communicate the positive stories emerging as part of the Christchurch rebuild and to inform the children of Canterbury about various aspects of the rebuild. ‘‘Christchurch (and Waimakariri) is a really interesting place right now and it’s a great place to be a kid. Everywhere you look amazing things
are happening,’’ Mr Sutton says. ‘‘We need to talk to the kids about what we’re doing and show them what’s happening in their own backyard. One of the reasons we are rebuilding this city is for future generations and this series shows them all the cool things going on underground and above the ground, in our neighbourhoods and in the central city.’’ Mr Sutton says the series, which costs $70,000 to produce, will be distributed to schools and teachers, and will be available online. ‘‘It’s important that we make sure our young people are informed and excited about the rebuild. For example, the first episode of HiViz explores why we have earthquakes in Canterbury and how the region is building back better, stronger and safer.’’ The series will be loaded to the website at www.futurechristchurch.co.nz/hiviz and will screen on CTV.
North Canterbury Anglicans have a new Archdeacon. Woodend / Pegasus and Amberley Anglican Parish vicar Rev Lynnette Lightfoot has been appointed North Canterbury Archdeacon, replacing the Ven Lois Warburton, who has moved to Dunedin to take up a new appointment. ‘‘I was quite chuffed. It was totally unexpected,’’ says Rev Lightfoot, who was first approached in September by Christchurch Bishop Victoria Matthews to be her North Canterbury representative. ‘‘Usually it goes to a more senior person in the church. I haven’t been an Anglican minister for very long.’’ Rev Lightfoot has been an Anglican minister for 15 years, but served as a Salvation Army officer for 20 years before that. She worked with the Kaiapoi and Oxford Anglican parishes, before being appointed to the growing Woodend congregation in 2010. Last year she was appointed to lead a ministry team of three ministers to serve the expanded Woodend / Pegasus and Amberley Parish. She says the new appointment will see her serve an area from Cheviot to Oxford, including eight parishes and 19 churches, where she will liaise with the various priests and congregations. ‘‘It’s very big geographically. It means more work, on top of my existing role, but I’m enjoying getting to know more people.’’ Under Rev Lightfoot’s watch, the Woodend congregation has grown rapidly, outgrowing it’s St Barnabas
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Status quo remains The Waimakariri District Council has decided not to pursue the possibility of establishing a specific Maori ward in time for the 2016 local body elections. A joint meeting between Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga and Waimakariri district council representatives discussed the possibility of forming a ward last month, with runanga representatives saying they were happy with the status quo. They also said they did not believe that Maori had a big enough population in the Waimakariri district for a separate ward.
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Gruner Veltliner wine a first for Waipara By KIT CARSON Over the past few years, Waipara Valley couple Julian and Lynda Ball have made a name for themselves producing high quality boutique wines. Varieties include Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewuztraminer, Pinot Noir, Pinotage and Tempranillo. Now, in a first for the valley, they have added another variety to their list Gruner Veltliner. Grown primarily in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, it is only recently that Gruner Veltliner has been planted for commercial production outside this area. And it was on a visit to Austria that the Balls decided that Gruner Veltliner would be worth planting on their elevated McKenzie Road property, which faces east, as opposed to the majority of Waipara vineyards which look to the west. It is sheltered from the northwest and experiences consistent summer temperature, along with cool nights heading into autumn Four years ago, they planted 550 vines, the result being the first vintage of Gruner Veltliner was bottled just weeks ago. ‘‘We like to grow wines that we like drinking, and this was certainly the case with Gruner Veltliner,’’ Julian says. ‘‘We were looking for something different, with a relatively low level of oak, allowing the nutty character to come through and slightly less citrus.’’
Julian Ball with the Gruner Veltliner vines high above McKenzies Road. The Balls wanted a wine low in alcohol, with high natural acidity and the potential for longevity, ‘‘an exotic alternative to Sauvignon blanc’’. The result is a 11.4 percent alcohol wine with the desired acidity and minerality. Primary flavours are lime and lemon while the bouquet is not dissimilar to a Sauvignon Blanc. Julian and Lynda do everything
themselves on their hillside property, and are are well pleased with the potential the latest addition to their range offers. As the wine ages, Julian feels more nutty characters will emerge. The couple sell their wine mainly through word of mouth, Pukeko Junction Wine Centre and a couple of key restaurant outlets in Christchurch. ‘‘We aim to have the Gruner Veltliner
with Sheryll (Bowen) at Pukeko Junction this week and the restaurants at the same time. ‘‘It is really a wonderful food match, working well with Asian dishes, traditional German/Austrian cooking and seafood. ‘‘We will be interested to see how it builds up a following.’’ Julian is offering the public the opportunity to taste his latest wine at Pukeko Junction between 11am and 3pm tomorrow (Friday). The Gruner Veltliner vines the Balls planted come from River Sun in Gisborne where the first commercial bottles of the wine produced in New Zealand were released by Cooper Creek in 2008. Along with Waipara, planting has since spread to Nelson, Marlborough and Central Otago. Its history in Europe is believed to date back to Roman times, its name derived from Veltlin (Valtellina) in northern Italy. In 2007, DNA analysis confirmed the variety was a natural cross of Traminer and an obscure grapevine from the village of Sankt Georgen am Leithagebirge St GeorgenerRebe thought to be more than 500 years old. Three years ago, the single surviving vine of St GeorgenerRebe was vandalized. While it survived and has since been declared a national monument, cuttings have been propagating for commercial cultivation.
The News is on the move in Amberley and to a new home in Rangiora By ROBYN BRISTOW The News is on the move again. Its head office in Amberley is moving from its temporary premises in Beach Road, to the main highway at 119 Carters Road. The premises were the former site office for the Brackenfield development. It is its third move since 2012. The then Hurunui News moved to 123 Carters Road from its second floor home in Markham Street, which it shared with Environment Canterbury, after it suffered earthquake damage. The premises had been the home of
the Hurunui News since it was founded. It lost its Carter’s Road office in June 2013 when the home it was in was relocated to a farm to make way for the Brackenfield development. The News then moved to 5 Beach Road to an office owned by Ben Shore of Shore Accounting Solutions Ltd. At the same time the company bought the North Canterbury News combining it with the Hurunui News. The paper was rebranded as The News at that time, and covers the Kaikoura, Hurunui and Waimakariri districts. Since then it has gone from strength to strength and is now regularly
publishing 48 pages a week for its North Canterbury readers who extend from the Waimakariri River in the south to Kekerengu, north of Kaikoura. The Rangiora satellite office is also on the move but will retain its Rangiora presence in a new office at the home of Compass, North Canterbury’s own radio station, above Rangiora Lotto and Gifts and the Kip McGrath Education Centre. The North Canterbury News office at 133 High Street was retained when the Hurunui News bought it out. John Salton of F Stop, the Rangiora Photo Lab, will be moving into the vacated Rangiora premises.
Mr Salton’s business was forced out of its High Street building it had operated in since 1912, in February, 2012, as it was in the drop zone of the earthquake prone Lambert building. The building has since been demolished. After operating from home and temporary premises Mr Salton moved into a temporary container shop on High Street in front of the Waimakariri District Council offices in August 2012. Both The News offices will be operating from their new premises on Monday, November 17. All phone numbers and email address remain the same.
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Hurunui College Gateway Programme
A Gateway to employment for Hurunui senior College students
Dairy farm . . . Marcus White.
Vet Clinic . . . Nisha Jolliffe.
Farming . . . Zak Bradley.
As students prepare to leave their school years behind and venture on to tertiary studies or paid employment, having a clear idea about what direction they want to head is one of the most valuable assets they can have. Their next step to independence can have a big influence on shaping their lives and it is important that they get it right. A Gateway programme run at Hurunui College, and which is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission and open to student’s year 11 to 13 who are work ready, is helping students to take this next step. This year six students, who had realistic future goals, could manage one day a week out of school and were able to undertake individual assessments for NQF credits in the workplace, took part in the programme which is designed to ‘‘strengthen a pathway for students from school to workplace learning’’. The programme has allowed them to gain practical knowledge and skills in their chosen field of employment and to try out potential careers. Coordinator Jenny Kebble says the employers who participate in Gateway have no costs at all and it can be a great way to strengthen links to their industry, try a potential employee before hiring and to give something back to the community. She says the programme is a wonderful way for students to get real life experiences in the working world before severing their ties with school and often provides the direction a student wanted to take and gave confidence to undertake further training. ‘‘It is great for them to get industry experience,’’ says Jenny, who adds it can also make a student realise the job they thought was for them was not. Employment opportunities for students is varied thanks to employers who support Gateway. ‘‘Without their help none of this is possible and the results from this scheme are outstanding,’’ she says. Hurunui College would like to thank the following businesses for their participation in Gateway and for their time and support: John and Cathy Costello, Waikari and Dave and Brenda Hislop, Hawarden Zak Bradley; North Canterbury Vet Clinics, Waikari Nisha Jolliffe; Amberley Village & Hair Levana Williamson; Craig & Dee Ginders, Hawarden Marcus White; Waikari Tearooms (Debbie) Stacey White; North Canterbury Vet Clinics, Amberley Taylor Painter. Jenny says while students are working outside the school gates alongside their employer, they are still working toward gaining NCEA credits. Students need to achieve at least 10 NCEA credits pertaining to the industry they are working in to pass the Gateway course. The credits are organised through industry training organisations by Jenny with students interviewed for a place on the programme to ensure they are work ready and can meet the criteria to work outside the classroom.
Vet Clinic . . . Taylor Painter.
Cafe . . . Stacey White.
Hair dressing . . . Levana Williamson.
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Santa set to return to his Rangiora grotto
Car sales . . . Neville Woods.
Excitement is building as Santa gets set to return to his Rangiora grotto. Ashgrove School’s annual Santa’s Grotto is set to be bigger and better this year, with the school joining forces with Rangiora Promotions to move the grotto to the Rangiora Showgrounds Pavilion. The new venue means the school’s annual fundraiser will go for longer, with Santa’s Grotto being opened with a gala evening on Friday, December 5, from 4pm to 8pm. It will then be open from 10am to 8pm on weekends and 10am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm on weekdays. It closes on Sunday, December 14, the same day as the Rangiora Santa Parade.
Car groomer . . . Aaron Keith.
Arthur Burke team Car sales manager at Arthur Burke Neville Woods and car groomer Aaron Keith, are an important part of the Arthur Burke team. Their photos were missed from the Arthur Burke line up of staff last week.
Mr Woods looks after North Canterbury’s sole Holden dealership, along with a good line up of second hand cars, including many Holdens, while Aaron ensures all cars are pristine.
Scooter . . . Raven Purdom and her dad PHOTO: SHELLEY CALDWELLTOPP. Zane.
Stolen . . . A Prado and caravan.
Santa’s Grotto committee member Laura Barrett says the new, improved grotto will include an interactive play zone, a new North Pole village complete with Santa’s shops and a white scene inspired by the Disney movie ‘‘Frozen’’, with the challenge for kids to try and spot Olaf, the friendly snowman. At the Santa’s Grotto entrance will be the Salvation Army gift tree, where members of the public can leave new, unwrapped presents for children and adults in need. Children can get their photos taken with Santa for $10 for their first photo. Extra copies are $4 each or three for $10. Entry to Santa’s Grotto is $2 a person.
Lime scooter stolen A particularly meanspirited theft, or just a case of mistaken identity? Either way, Raven Purdom, aged 11, would like her scooter back. Raven was attending Sunday Service at John Knox Presbyterian Church on the corner of High Street and King Street, in Rangiora, last weekend when her lime green MGP scooter, which she had left in the foyer, went missing. In its place was a battered, older scooter a different colour to Raven’s. Because Raven’s scooter is such a distinctive colour it would be difficult to mistake. However, if someone had taken
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Rally a challenging drive By AMANDA BOWES
Champagne breakfast . . . Good food and conversation filled the Hurunui Stables at the annual Hawarden Waikari Lion’s champagne PHOTO BY TERRY KING. breakfast.
Lions breakfast By AMANDA BOWES There was a full house at the Hawarden Waikari Lions annual Champagne breakfast held at the Hurunui Stables recently. The men from the Lions were kept busy cooking for the 120 women who attended the annual fund raiser for the Cancer Society and everyone was moved by the heartfelt
talk by 17yearold Sophie Higgins. Sophie, the up and coming president for Canteen, gave a thought provoking talk on her own battle with cancer and the treatment she has received to try and beat the disease. An auction for two nights accommodation in Tekapo, was won by Deb Atkinson from the Star and Garter Hotel.
Mt Alexander Road turned into a rally track recently as 22 drivers tried their luck in the annual Autosport Club Mt Alex Sprint near Waikari. Gale force nor’ westers saw dust flying faster than the cars, whose drivers had a challenging 4.3km gravel sprint from the bottom of the road to a steep climb at the top. With four classes 6 01300cc, 13011600cc, 1600cc plus and 4WD, it was action all day on the road. The drivers did three runs of the course, with the best time overall the winning one. Mike Tall, in a Mitsubishi Evo had the fastest time of the day, completing the 4km sprint in two minutes, 44 seconds. The second place getter, Gary Hawkes, was only half a second behind Mike. There were three North Canterbury competitors including club president Graham Wilson, who said he unfortunately couldn’t start due to engine trouble. Matt Penrose and Sam Hurley, from North Canterbury, came
Dust flies . . . Mike Tall in his Mitsubishi Evo bites the gravel to win overall PHOTO BY JASON SMITH. with a time of 2.44.16. second and third in the 4WD class. The Autosport Club organises and promotes events in the North Canterbury and Central Canterbury area and mainly holds non seal events 6 gravel rallies, rally sprints and autocross. Their next event will be the Grass Autocross at Sefton. The last few attempts at
holding the event this year have been thwarted by flooding, so it is hoped the ground will be dry enough on November 30. The Grass Autocross is suitable for anyone in any type of car. The only requirements are that the car is registered and warranted, drivers must wear cotton overalls, have a driver’s licence and wear a motor sport approved helmet.
Ratepayers special deal Hurunui ratepayers are being offered a special deal for an annual swim pass to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. The complex is offering a saving of more than $100 for those who buy the pass before December 20.
Marketing Manager Shane Adcock says the passes are about recognising the pools’ special relationship with its local community. ‘‘We’re under no illusion as to how important Hurunui residents
are to our business and it’s always great seeing locals come through our doors. We’ve always felt those who live in the Hurunui are as proud of the pools and spa as we are of being part of this special place,’’ he says.
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Xmas festival A Christmas Festival is coming to Northbrook Studios later this month. Organiser Gail Fox says the festival, being held on Sunday, November 23, from 2pm to 4.30pm, is a chance for families to find out what goes on at Northbrook Studios, on Northbrook Road, Rangiora.
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Leadership team . . . Oxford Area School’s head student team for 2015 includes Fleur Sturdy, April Jones, PHOTO: SUPPLIED Jo Chandler, Georgie Leech and Connor Fridd.
Head students named Oxford Area School has selected its 2015 head students. Principal Bob Norrish made the announcement at the school’s recent year 1113 prizegiving, naming Fleur Sturdy and April Jones as head students, and Jo Chandler, Georgie Leech and Connor Fridd as deputy head students. The new head student team were awarded their badges of leadership by the 2014 head students. Mr Norrish congratulated the five students and commented on how pleased he was to be working with them in their leadership of the student body next year. April Jones’ vision as a school
leader is to encourage ‘‘enthusiastic participation’’ in a range of events such as athletics day and house days next year. She plans to study sciences or design in 2016. Fleur Sturdy wants to encourage peer support to bring the school closer and ‘‘reinforce the connection and respect between junior and senior students’’. She envisages senior students spending more time in the junior school and getting to know the younger students and new entrants so they feel welcome in the school. Fleur aims to study for a Bachelor of Midwifery at Otago Polytechnic after completing
level 3 NCEA next year. Jo Chandler and Connor Fridd want students of all ages to enjoy school and participate more in school events such as athletics and cross country. Jo wants to go to university to study design or sciences in 2016, while Connor plans to join the New Zealand defence force. Georgie Leech wants students to be themselves, ‘‘without putting on a facade to fit in, being happy to be smart or sporty, or great actors or singers so they can reach their potential’’. She plans to study law and linguistics once she leaves Oxford Area School.
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Kaikoura’s lucky shopper will be known after draw next Saturday The time is drawing closer for a lucky shopper in Kaikoura to get the chance to win $10,000. The ‘Shop’n’Win promotion, proudly sponsored by The News in conjunction with local retailers, will reach its finale on Saturday, November 22, at mid day in the carpark beside the Kaikoura iSite centre. Everyone submitting an entry after shopping at participating Kaikoura businesses, is invited to join The News for the draw for a chance to win the cash or a retail package. Shoppers eligible for the draw are those who wrote their names and addresses on the back of their receipt and put the receipt into an entry box in store. A name will be drawn from all entries, giving that person who must have identification 100 to one odds of picking the correct bag from a board to win the $10,000. If the jackpot is not struck, there is a great consolation prize on offer. If the person, whose name is drawn, is not be present at the live draw, names will continue to be drawn until a winner, who is present, is found. The News promotion is also to help raise funds for the Kaikoura Family Health Centre and it coincides with the
Kaikoura Polo Classic event at Fernleight Farm, 460 Inland Road, Kaikoura. The event is also a fundraiser for the new health facility in Kaikoura and will be a fun action packed afternoon with the Topp Twins as Masters of Ceremonies and auctioneers. The first polo match will be at 2.30pm between Christs College and Old boys. This will be followed by a Fashion Parade bringing the latest fashion from some Kaikoura and Marlborough stores to the polo pitch. Christchurch will play Blenheim in the second polo match and everyone is invited at half time to grab their glass and head out to stomp the divots while looking out for the lucky whisky lid. At the end of the game there will be player presentations, best dressed Lady and Gentleman, raffles drawn and then an auction at which there will be great packages up for grabs. There will be food stalls on both sides of the pitch including spit roast pork sandwiches, hot chips, BBQ food, homemade ice cream, cheese and cracker boxes, mussels, coffee, a High Tea Tent, organic juices and a selection of delectable treats. The Paddock Bar will be serving Yealands wine, Harringtons beers and
Boundaries defined Members of the public are being asked to have their say on the possible location of retail outlets for the sale of ‘‘legal highs’’ within the Waimakariri district. The Psychoactive Substances Act passed last year allows territorial authorities to develop a policy on where retail outlets can be located, known as a Local Approved Products Policy (LAPP). In May this year, the Act was amended requiring all substances, commonly referred to as ‘‘legal highs’’, to go through extensive testing to prove they are low risk. This saw all products available removed from sale. It is expected tested products will be on the market by the middle of next year. In the meantime, the Waimakariri District Council has appointed Crs Caroline Faass, Kirstyn Barnett and Peter Allen to hear public submissions at a hearing set down for next February. Submissions are now being sought and close on December 12. The Act provides for three areas of
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Kaiapoi Brass Band The Kaiapoi Brass Band will hold its 130th celebrations on the weekend of May 8 to 9, 2015. We are seeking expressions of interest from former band members, committee members and friends of the band. A dinner is planned on the Saturday evening. To register your interest and receive further information, please write to: The Kaiapoi Brass Band Secretary, c/o 5 Rapley Street, Kaiapoi 7630, or email contact details to: kaiapoibrass@gmail.com. John Knox Church Fair Rangiora’s John Knox Presbyterian Church will host its annual church fair at the John Knox Centre on the corner of High and King Streets on Friday, November 28, from 2.30pm to 7pm. Bargains galore for all ages and stay for tea or get the car washed. Northbrook Studios Christmas Festival Northbrook Studios will host a Christmas Festival on Sunday,
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The Chrysolite: New Zealand Immigration Ship 18611862 by Belinda Lansley The beautiful and fast clipper ship Chrysolite made two trips to the Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand, in 1861 and 1862 delivering loads of immigrants to a new land on the other side of the world. A floating cap on the water and an amputation by anchor were both part of the Chrysolite’s fascinating story. Using original passenger lists, official documentation as well as passenger biographies, the story of the Chrysolite is being retold once again. Adding Layers: Colour, Design and Imagination by Kathy Doughty An illustrated guide to developing an artful understanding of your quilting process. In its 15 original projects, you’ll be inspired to experiment with textiles, tools and techniques to create vibrant quilts. As you add these new ‘‘layers’’ of complexity into your designs, you’ll discover added interest and depth in your quilting experience. Celebrations in Burracombe by Lilian Harry The latest book in the Burracombe series draws together many threads of life in the little Devonshire village where triumph and tragedy have always rubbed shoulders. It’s the late 1950s and change is in the air. For the Napier family, up at the big house, the old ways are shifting. Hilary must discover if reaching out for a chance of happiness must mean breaking away from the life expected of her. Stella and Felix begin married life, change comes to the village school and the Tozer family continue to find surprises in their midst. 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 table tennis matches The North Canterbury Table Tennis championship events were very competitive this year with many matches going down to the wire. New junior players shone, with the nailbiting under18 boys singles final a particular highlight, with Daniel Racle, of Rangiora, beating his teammate Ethan Williams in five matches. Ethan had his revenge, winning the under16 boys singles final against Daniel in another nailbiter. Ethan then kept his composure and went on to win the under14 boys singles title. Top seed Michael Sumner won the open men’s singles title, playing an outstanding match to beat Glenn Ross in five matches. Michael then teamed up with Michael Bonner to beat competition leaders Neil Williams and Graeme Ripley in the open doubles final. Georgina Eagle retained the open women’s singles title for the fourth consecutive year, beating Colleen Hills in the final. Georgina won all three open titles she entered in, teaming up with Colleen to win the open womens doubles title and joining forces with Glenn Ross to win the open mixed doubles title, and narrowly beating top seeds Michael Sumner and Colleen Hills in four matches. She also managed to retain the Areserve grade singles title for the sixth consecutive year, beating Daryl Hills in the round robin. Daryl then got his
Table talk . . . Ethan Williams and Daniel Racle shared the spoils at the PHOTO: SUPPLIED North Canterbury table tennis championships. revenge, teaming up with team mate Michael Bonner to take the Areserve grade doubles title. Glenn Ross played outstandingly to win all three veteran titles he entered, including the veteran men’s singles title for the third
consecutive year. He teamed up with Brian Anderson to win the veteran men’s doubles title and completed the hat trick with Colleen Hills in the veteran mixed doubles. Sharyn Bright beat Colleen
Hills in the veteran women’s singles and then paired up with Colleen Hills to take the veteran women’s doubles. Rangiora club newcomer Mario Williams put on a polished display to take the Bgrade singles title, beating last year’s final player Binn Zhao. Oxford club members Binn Zhao and Joe Boulton pulled out their experience to win the Bgrade doubles title to beat father and son duo Mario and Ethan Williams in the final. Results: Under14 boys singles final: Ethan Williams beat Lewis Croager 116, 117, 110. Under16 boys singles: Ethan Williams beat Daniel Racle 911, 117, 911, 116, 1210. Under18 boys singles: Daniel Racle beat Ethan Williams 114, 117, 811, 611, 1614. Open men’s singles: semi finals Michael Sumner beat Graeme Ripley 118, 113, 114; Glenn Ross beat Neil Williams 1311, 911, 611, 1210, 118. Final: Michael Sumner beat Glenn Ross 811, 114, 1012, 117, 117. Open doubles: semi finals: Michael Bonner and Michael Sumner beat Glenn Ross and Georgina Eagle 114, 1210, 1210; Graeme Ripley and Neill Williams beat Terry Green and Bob Loudon 115, 116, 116. Final: Michael Bonner and Michael Sumner beat Graeme Ripley and Neill Williams 119, 115, 115. Open men’s singles plate:
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An environmental management strategy, developed by the Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC), has been given the thumbs up by Environment Canterbury (ECan). It is the first farmlevel management strategy approved under the new HurunuiWaiau River Regional Plan (HWRRP) and means farmers in the zone, who sign up to implement and comply with its requirements, will not need to go through the process of obtaining a resource consent for their existing farming enterprises. ECan commissioner David Bedford, for the Hurunui Waiau Zone, says it is great to see AIC developing its environmental management strategy to this stage, supporting their scheme members and also demonstrating leadership for the rural community in the HurunuiWaiau Zone. AIC General Manager Andrew Barton says the strategy will move farmers to good management practice (GMP) with a particular focus on high water use efficiency. The strategy will override the ability under the plan for higher emitters to further increase nutrient loss by 10 percent. ‘‘Operating to GMP or better will create headroom in the catchment and provide for further irrigation and dryland development,’’ he says. The strategy will be made available to all farmers within the Hurunui and Waiau zone, although the first to sign up to it will be AIC’s shareholding farms. AIC’s environmental project manager Alastair Rutherford says ECan’s approval is timely as AIC can now provide environmental guidance for its shareholders and other farmers in the area needing assistance. Under the HWRRP, irrigating farmers must sign up to an environmental management strategy and have an individual farm environment plan in place by 2017. ‘‘There’s no time to waste really. Farmers who are not part of a recognised environmental management strategy in
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two year’s time will need resource consent from ECan to carry on farming. ‘‘By releasing our strategy now, North Canterbury farmers can take the summer to review the strategy and the support we’re offering before deciding next year whether to come under AIC’s umbrella,’’ says Mr Rutherford.’’ AIC’s environmental management strategy is based on individual farm environment plans modified to meet the HWRRP’s particular water quality objectives. These plans must be completed by experienced consultants in discussion with the farm manager, including visits to inspect and review the farm operation from an environmental perspective. AIC’s farm environment plan identifies six environmental areas where farms must demonstrate industry best practice at a minimum. Where there is scope for improvement, the plan will identify specific actions to be achieved over a reasonable timeframe in order to meet industry best practice. The six areas cover: irrigation management, soils management, nutrient
management, wetland and riparian management, collected animal effluent management and specific environmental ‘hotspots’ such as offal pits. Once farmers have a plan in place, they will be inspected by a suitably qualified auditor who is independent of the consultant that prepared the plan and is approved by ECan. Farms will then be graded A to D depending on the number of actions recorded and the confidence of the auditor that the farm can meet the various environmental objectives specified in the HWRRP. High scoring farms will be subject to lighter touch regulation; whereas low scoring farms will have targets reviewed and will be subject to further inspection in either six months or a year. Failure to make adequate progress at followup inspections could result in the farm having its AIC scheme membership revoked. In this case they may then be required to seek full resource consent from Environment Canterbury in order to continue farming. The monitoring and auditing of AIC’s environmental strategy will be supported by a range of initiatives to improve farmer understanding of various environmental issues, how to reduce risks and improve the farm’s environmental and economic performance. AIC’s environmental management strategy is a response to the Hurunui and Waiau River Regional Plan (HWRRP) which became operative last December. The HWRRP applies to land users within the Hurunui and Waiau Water Management Zone with some exceptions (see map on ECan’s website http:/ /ecan.govt.nz/ourresponsibilities/ regionalplans/hwrrp/Pages/ understandingplan.aspx). The HWRRP differs from the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan and its Farm Environment Plan requirements for farmers and further information on these differences can be found at www.ecan.govt.nz/lwrpfarmers
Lincoln University farm to open its gates get up close and learn about the transformation of ‘‘sunshine into food’’. Canterbury secondary schools have been invited to attend on the Friday, while the farm will open up for everyone else on the Saturday. Through displays and demonstrations, visitors will be able to learn about the complex world of
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The 560 cow farm is operated by the South Island Dairying Development Centre (SIDDC). Admission is free for the open day on Saturday, November 22, from 1pm to 2pm at the Lincoln University Dairy Farm, Shands Road. Bring your gumboots and questions. For more information go to www.farm openday.co.nz.
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says. He says this mean leaving 16001700kgDM/ha in the paddock, in line with Pastoral 21 research conducted at the Lincoln University Dairy Research Farm in recent years, rather than the previous 14501500kgDM/ha. ‘‘We’re trying to leave the paddocks so there’s high quality feed when you come back to them. We can always use the mower if we need to.’’ DairyNZ scientist Dr David Chapman, who has been involved in the Pastoral 21 research at the research farm, says the reason behind the higher pasture residual level is to ‘‘not push the cows too hard’’. ‘‘Otherwise the cows have to work harder to get that last bit of grass. You’ve constantly got to be watching it and thinking about what you’re going to leave behind. And it’s worked for us. It’s certainly got the results in terms of maintaining production with fewer cows.’’
Preparing for no inductions The impending ban on inducing pregnant cows is causing farmers to rethink mating strategies. Speaking at the Lincoln University Dairy Farm’s spring focus day last month, DairyNZ scientist Dr Chris Burke said the move to zero inductions means farmers have a clear choice between accepting ‘‘late calving cows as part of your farming operation’’ or reducing the mating period. Figures for the 2013 / 2014 milking season show 69 per cent of farmers do not induce, meaning close to onethird of farmers will need to make a choice, Dr Burke says. ‘‘The writing has been on the wall for quite some time and from next year vets won’t be allowed to come on farms to induce routinely.’’ In anticipation of this change, the Lincoln University Dairy Farm adopted a noinduction policy in 2003, despite a low reproductive performance. However, by actively managing all other aspects of reproduction the farm now has ‘‘a fertile herd which is continuing to improve’’, Dr Burke says. In 2003 the farm had a sixweek incalf rate of 61%, which dropped to 52% a year later. However, last year the farm’s six week incalf rate was 78%. This was achieved through focusing on a tight calving pattern, accepting responsibility rather than blaming the AI technician, making heat detection a priority, ‘‘resisting the temptation to reduce the ‘empty rate’ by extending mating’’ and culling cows not incalf at the end of the mating period. Other strategies included aggressively identifying and treating the non cycling cows, ensuring heifer calves were well grown (till weaning) and with no replacements kept from late born heifer calves. Since 2011, farm staff have identified and separately managed the younger and
No inductions . . . Some farmers may need to rethink mating strategies with the PHOTO: DAVID HILL impending ban on inductions. lighter condition score cows, with a greater emphasis on minimum condition scores at all points of the season. Staff have also remained patient in allowing the quality of the herd to improve, through genetics and young stock coming through, and included scrotal circumference in bull selection to ensure bulls were not contributing to poor fertility outcomes. Dr Burke says experience in Australia has shown that accepting late calving cows as part of the farming operation risked dairying becoming ‘‘less seasonal’’, although this could be an advantage to some farming operations in providing options around managing pasture, ‘‘with ‘springers’ cleaning up behind milking cows’’. Disadvantages include an increase in cost and more down time for cows and less milking days, if cows continued to be dried off at the same time, and it can have a flow on effect for the next season. Reducing the mating period means lower mating costs and a tighter calving spread, but it can also mean a higher notincalf rate, meaning more culling and replacements. 1391746
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Students visit Amuri After a look at the new cow shed, Dave took them on a walk around the farm to Dave Hislop, from Medbury Farm near show them the riparian plantings, not Hawarden, greeted an enthusiastic only on his own property but also land on the side of the Waitohi River, near the group of year 12 agricultural students from Kaikoura High School, who had farm, that had been overtaken by Old headed south to study his dairy farm. Mans Beard and other plant pests. The students have been studying the Back at the shed and the students got a impact of primary industries on the motivational talk from Dave, who told environment, including the impact of a them they could do anything with a good farming production system. attitude and passion. Dairy farming was chosen by the He pointed out that dairying offered a students as their production system and viable employment opportunity, with its career structures. teacher Margaret Walker organised a field day away from their own Livestock Improvement Corporation environment. supplied Dave with a few rugby balls and ‘‘The students visited our place to get caps, which were handed out to the them away from Kaikoura for the day and students as they asked questions. out of their comfort zone,’’ Dave says. Water use, nitrate levels, factors that ‘‘It also gave them an opportunity to see govern dairy farming in the Hurunui a new dairy area as they travelled district and how Medbury Farm complies through Amuri.’’ with the demands of Environment As part of their study on the Canterbury’s rules were also discussed, environmental impact of dairy farming, giving the students a better the students were keen on seeing how understanding of the systems on a effluent was disposed of on a large scale. practical level. They studied the effluent ponds and ‘‘It was great having the Kaikoura learnt how the large pond, which was students to visit, like a lot of young mostly clear was emptied once a people now, they seemed to be quite fortnight and sprayed back on to the passionate about the environment and paddocks through the pivot irrigator. protecting it,’’ Dave says. By AMANDA BOWES
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Kevin O’Neill is optimistic about this dairy season, despite a huge drop in the milk price. The 2014 Canterbury / North Otago sharemilker / equity farmer of the year says there are always opportunities, even in a low payout year, ‘‘so it’s not all doom and gloom’’. Fonterra has predicted its farmgate milk price for the 2014/2015 season will be $5.30 per kilogram of milk solids, after the record payout of $8.40 last season. He says his break even point is $5.15 per kg of milk solids and ‘‘there’s still a few things that could come out of the budget if the price drops any lower’’. ‘‘It’s certainly not the income of last year, but we’re not panicking just yet. We have some flexibility within the system if the price goes further south. ‘‘We made some good money last year, so it’s a matter of getting through this year and see how next year goes. I think that’s farming it doesn’t always happen that you get a good payout and good grass growth in the same season, like we did last year, so you’ve got to take the good with the bad. ‘‘But having a bit of flexibility is quite important.’’ Mr O’Neill says the new season has started well on the Culverden farm he runs with his wife Sara, with milk production up by around 4.5 per cent on the same time last season, from 3.5% more cows. ‘‘We had quite a mild winter and spring has been quite consistent so we are growing a reasonable amount of grass, so
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University targets sheep research the chances of breeding resistant parasites and prolong the life of the drench. ‘‘It might shake a few long held attitudes,’’ he says of the research. Lincoln University vicechancellor Dr Andrew West says LincolnSheep provides easy access for the university’s academics and students to many of the fundamental elements of farming sheep and of producing redmeat and wool, and complements similar ease of access to dairy farming at the Te Waihora campus. He says Lincoln University intends to scale up findings at LincolnSheep at the LincolnWestoe Trust’s drystock training and demonstration farm, Westoe, in the Rangitikei.
Future of sheep . . . Lincoln University vicechancellor Dr Andrew West (left), Justice Minister Amy Adams, and Professor Tony Bywater, of the Lincoln University faculty of agriculture and life sciences, at the opening of the Lincoln Sheep Technology Farm.
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Velvet contest The longrunning velvet competition at Oxford makes a return next month after a hiatus last year. The competition has run for over 25 years and makes its return on December 5 at the Oxford Working Men’s Club. Run by the Oxford Agricultural and Pastoral Association the competition caters for local velvet growers in the
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Skills test . . . Shearing action from last year’s Young Farmers Contest North Canterbury FILE PHOTO district final.
Time is running out to enter the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. With entries closing on November 30, dairy farm workers keen to progress their careers are encouraged to get their entries in now. National convenor Chris Keeping says more than 300 entries have been received so far for the sharemilker / equity farmer, farm manager and dairy trainee of the year competitions. There include 61 sharemilker / equity farmer entries, 100 farm managers and 160 dairy trainees so far entered. ‘‘The popularity of the dairy trainee contest really does demonstrate the huge value entrants’ gain by having the awards on their CV and the skills and networks they gain from entering.’’ Mrs Keeping says a record 572 people entered the 2014 awards. Further information on the awards can be found at www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz.
North Canterbury young farmers will be testing their skills at Oxford later this month. Entries are open for the 2015 ANZ Young Farmers Contest North Canterbury district final, being held at Oxford on Saturday, November 29. Organiser John Wakelin says he is hoping for 20 to 30 contestants to take on various different agriculturaltype challenges. The practical day will be held at Murray Taggart’s property on Oxford Road, near Springbank, while the evening show will be held at the Oxford Working Men’s Club from 6pm. Entries close at 9am on Monday, November 24, with the top two competitors qualifying for the Tasman
YFC entries open regional final to be held at Lincoln on March 14 next year. Already confirmed to compete this year are defending North Canterbury district champion James Hoban, who went on to finish 4th in last year’s Tasman regional final, and last year’s Canterbury A&P Show junior herdsperson winner Georgia Davies. John says there are now three clubs in North Canterbury, with the new Amuri Basin club being formed at Culverden, alongside the established Hurunui and Waimakariri YFCs. ‘‘Only two competitors from the Waimak went up last year to Greta Valley, so hopefully we will get a few more from down this way this year.’’
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Fast-growing seeds Forestry safety review could become weeds
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Innovative seed research is posing challenges as well as benefits. Breeding new fastgrowing grass varieties that produce more seeds and are resistant to drought, pests, grazing and disease may inadvertently be creating the next generation of invasive weeds, warns an international team of researchers. As the global demand for dairy and beef escalates, farmers are increasingly seeking ways to reap greater productivity from their pastures. The problem is that in making grass varieties more robust, they are more prone to becoming a problem for the environment. For instance, new varieties can invade adjacent areas and spread across the landscape, or they can interbreed with existing invasive weeds. That is according to Lincoln University plant biosecurity professor and lead researcher Philip Hulme, who has co authored a research paper published in the latest edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). ‘‘Pasture species such as ryegrass and fescue may not strike people as major threats to the environment but they are regarded by the Department of Conservation as environmental weeds,’’ Professor Hulme says. The research team has highlighted the need for government and agribusiness to ensure pasture plants are of low risk to the environment. ‘‘Pasture is big business in New Zealand and a large part of our economic success arises from agribusiness developing ever more productive or persistent varieties,’’ Prof Hulme says. ‘‘As a result there is a clear conflict between economic and conservation outcomes.’’ Agribusinesses do not have to assess the environmental risk of the new grass varieties they develop, but some consideration in this area might prevent the future spread of environmental weeds.
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Swim records fall Country beats Metro North Canterbury records fell and many personal bests were achieved when 37 members of the North Canterbury Swim Club attended the Aquagym Challenge meet at Jelly Park in Christchurch. WaiSwim head coach Brigette Mahan says the hit out at the first meet back after a break proved successful. ‘‘There were 52 percent personal bests which is very pleasing as our focus has been on skills at present. It was great to see those skills being taken into the race pool,’’ she says. The team ranged from youngsters through to our older swimmers and skills learnt at the meet will be worked on at training for the next meet for younger swimmers at Greymouth on November 22 and 23 and the Jasi meet from December Medal winner . . . Keely Morton in action in 4 to 7. PHOTO: SUPPLIED a freestyle event. Gendi Roberts in the 18year female events broke North Canterbury records Regan Mundy: 1415 years male: bronze 50m in the 400m and 200m individual medley and 400m freestyle. The 200m individual backstroke. Oliver Rayner: 1415 years male: gold 100m butterfly, medley record had been held by Leigh silver 50m and 100m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 50m and Millward from 2009. 200m butterfly. Oliver Rayner broke the 100m freestyle Gendi Roberts: 16&over female: gold 100m breaststroke and 400m freestyle, bronze 200m and 400m record in the 14 year male section.
Medals were received by: Timothy Batchelor: 1415 years male: bronze 50m breaststroke. Julie Briden: 16&over female: silver 100m backstroke. James Buk: 1415 years male: bronze 100m backstroke. Lucy Gulland: 1213 years female: bronze 100m butterfly. Tamara Gurden: 16&over female: silver 100m freestyle, bronze 100m breaststroke and 100m butterfly. Tate Hutchins: 1415 years male: gold 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke. Angus Kelliher: 1213 years male: silver 50m backstroke, bronze 200m individual medley. Campbell Kershaw: 16&over male: gold 50m backstroke, 50m and 100m breaststroke, 100m freestyle, silver 200m breaststroke, bronze 200m individual medley. Keely Morton: 16&over female: silver 50m freestyle and 200m backstroke, bronze 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke.
individual medley. William Roberts: 1415 years male: bronze 50m freestyle and 100m breaststroke. Yohann Savry: 9&under male: bronze 50m breaststroke. Amelia Sharpe: 1415 years female: bronze 50m backstroke. Bonnie Smith: 9&under female: gold 50m backstroke, 50m freestyle and 50m breaststroke, silver 50m butterfly. Angus Syme: 1415 years male: gold 100m freestyle, bronze 100m and 200m butterfly. Relays: Medley 4x50m 14 years and over male: silver James Buk, Tate Hutchins, Oliver Rayner and Campbell Kershaw. Freestyle 4x50m 14 years and over female: silver Gendi Roberts, Amelia Sharpe, Tamara Gurden and Keely Morton. Freestyle 4x50m 14 years & over male: silver Oliver Rayner, James Buk, Angus Syme and Campbell Kershaw.
Canterbury Country warmed up for its Hawke Cup match in Nelson this weekend with a one day match against a Christchurch Metro Suburban selection on Sunday. Most batsmen made runs in the 287/5 total, but it was a rapid unbeaten 120 run partnership between Ash Andrews and Harry Chamberlain in less than 11 overs which capped the effort. Suburban, although competitive, was never a challenge, with Shanan Stewart and Will Williams the most successful among the bowlers. Country 287/5 (Chamberlain 63no, Andrews 59no, M Laffey 47, A Robertson 37) beat Christchurch Metro selection 200 (Stewart 4/34, W Williams 3/13). In club matches Sefton emerged as the only unbeaten side in the Combined country competition, as it takes a break until February, comfortably beating Lincoln. Early wickets had Sefton in trouble batting first, before the later order did well. Lincoln was making good progress in reply, before Ethan Cameron destroyed its hopes, taking four wickets for five runs. The last seven wickets falling for less than 30 runs. Matt Rowe was best of the Sefton batsmen with 50 runs. Southbrook lost its unbeaten record, losing to Weedons which made 220/3. Shanan Stewart made a century in reply, but will have been disappointed to get out,
Shanan Stewart.
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as it signalled a collapse, with Southbrook dismissed for 211. Oxford had a dominant win over Kirwee with Jake Waghorn dominant with the bat, while Amberley was well beaten by Leeston/Southbridge. Canterbury Country Cricket development manager Toby Doyle made an impressive century for the Leeston/Southbridge.
Sefton 187 (M Rowe 50, J Tapper 38) beat Lincoln 136 (E Cameron 4/5, M Laffey 3/26). Weedons 220/3 beat Southbrook 211 (S Stewart 100). Oxford beat Kirwee. Leeston/Southbridge beat Amberley.
Rangiora Bridge Club results Saturday Pairs: North/South: Coby Lubbers/Diane Watson 1. East/West: Suzette McIlroy/Denise Lang 1. Rimu Pairs: N/S: Heather Waldron/Jeanette Chatterton 1, Judith Driver/Jan Roose 1, Jill Amer/Liz Partridge 3. E/W: Dawn Simpson/Robin Hassall 1, Helen Dunn/
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‘Qwacker Cup’ returns Dancing to happiness Kaiapoi’s ‘‘Qwacker Cup’’ is back. The town’s famous rubber duck race will be held at Trousselot Park, Kaiapoi, on Sunday, November 16, to coincide with New Zealand Cup and Show Week. ‘‘It’s the first time it’s been held as a separate event. It used to be part of the Kaiapoi Carnival when it was based by the river,’’ Kaiapoi Promotions Association (KPA) events coordinator Jacqui Jeffrey says. ‘‘Lots of people are very excited because they were asking when the
duck race was going to come back, because it was such a popular event.’’ The big race starts at 2pm, in the middle of an afternoon packed with entertainment. Members of the public can purchase a rubber duck number before the event and if their duck wins on the day they win the Qwacker Cup. Proceeds will go to support the KPA in running future events. Mrs Jeffrey says a full afternoon of family activities and games have been planned from 12pm to 4pm, with families encouraged to bring a picnic or prepurchase one from the Waimakariri iSite in Charles Street, Kaiapoi. A colouring competition is being held for children to design their own super fast rubber duck. People are encouraged to bring a fascinator (decorated hat) with a duck motif to win prize. A retro / vintage / upcycled fashion show has also been planned. For more information contact Jacqui Jeffrey on (03) 3279442 or email kaiapoipromo@xtra.co.nz or go to www.kaiapoi.org.nz. Planning is also under way for the Kaiapoi’s Santa Parade and Carnival on Saturday, December 6. The KPA is also planting 12 ‘‘Christmas Boxes’’, fitted out by various businesses and community groups with Christmas scenes, on a vacant site on the corner of Williams and Hilton Streets, opposite McDonalds. The first box will be opened during the Kaiapoi Carnival and they will remain open until December 23.
Dancing is a shortcut to happiness. Vicki Baum’s insight is the inspiration for Roger Hall’s hilarious play A Shortcut to Happiness, being presented by the Rangiora Players’ Little Theatre at Northbrook Road, from next Wednesday, November 1. The play revolves around Russian immigrant Natasha (played by Elizabeth Fleming), who has come to New Zealand in search of a better life. However, with limited English she struggles to make ends meet and expensive English lessons are helping neither her language skills or her bank balance. However, Natasha soon takes to teaching folk dance to supplement her meagre income from house cleaning and it allows her to meet ordinary Kiwis and practise her English. Without practice she’ll never pass her English exams or follow her passion of teaching music. But her students have different reasons for being there, leading to an assortment of comedy moments. Friends Janet and Laura want a change from golf, Bev and ‘hen pecked’ husband Ray are adding dancing to their everexpanding collection of hobby classes, and Coral just wants to find a man. Newlywidowed Ned has the most impact on Natasha. He takes up dancing lessons for fun and company, but soon finds himself going from dance student to financial advisor, confidant and friend to troubled Natasha. Roger Hall delivers another stunning play full of gentle humour and sharp observations about life and its many
Players . . . Ned (Kevin Jones) and Natasha (Elizabeth Fleming) rehearse in the Rangiora Players production A Shortcut to PHOTO: SUPPLIED Happiness. characters. Elizabeth Fleming finds playing Natasha is a unique and challenging task. ‘‘Natasha offers a vibrant, complex and demanding role that includes singing and dancing, although the emphasis is on acting,’’ she says. ‘‘And that’s one of the many truths in the play that dancing really does lead to happiness.’’ A Shortcut to Happiness runs Wednesdays to Saturdays, November 19 to 22 and November 26 to 29 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $22 from http:/ /rangioraplayers.org.nz or the Kaiapoi iSite visitor centre at 57 Charles Street, Kaiapoi (03) 3273134.
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Children help bring smiles Children are playing their part to bring ‘‘smiles’’ to Rangiora’s High Street. Rangiora Borough School students have been busy painting a mural, designed by local artist Zane Purdom, on a walkthrough container on High Street
as part of the 7400 Upgrade Project ‘‘Rangiora Smiles’’. Student Emily Andersen (11) says the mural is the culmination of a study on street art and was about ‘‘being creative and responsible’’.
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Properties for sale throughout North Canterbury
227 Hectares Cust Deadline sale closing 4pm, Thursday 27 November 2014 For more information please contact Malcolm Garvan at Farmlands Rangiora on 027 231 4425 or view online at farmlandsrealestate.co.nz ID: RA1604
Attractive Dairy Support/Finishing This property is available as a whole unit of 227 hectares or in individual titles. 114 hectares on 930 Woodfields Road, subject to title issue. Contour is a mixture of easy downs and flats. Improvements on the property include an older three bedroom home, covered sheep yards with a three stand woolshed, cattle yards, implement sheds plus an enclosed workshop and hay barn.
112 hectares on 931 Woodfields Road is on a flat contour. The property comes with a three bedroom Summerhill Stone home and two hay sheds. This outstanding property with well-maintained shelter in all paddocks, features amenity plantings and excellent subdivision. Utilised as dairy support for the last four and half years, the property previously was used for cropping.
With Claremont, Pahau and Darnley soils the land is currently all in pasture and has stock water races plus a stream. Nitrogen baseline of 26kg per hectare. Located 3km from Cust Village, 20km to Rangiora and 40km to Christchurch. Deadline sale closing 4pm, Thursday 27 November 2014. Viewing by appointment only.
New Listing | Butchers Road, Clarkville 10.1 Hectares 10 hectare lifestyle property located close to the motorway, Kaiapoi and an easy drive to Christchurch. North facing, 180m2 brick clad home with aluminium windows and three double bedrooms. Open plan kitchen / dining with large living area, log fire (wet back), heat transfer system. In a mature setting with sweeping lawns, glasshouse plus 20 walnut trees. New well, 4-bay implement shed plus enclosed workshop, 6-bay hay shed and 13 covered animal pens. Fenced into 12 paddocks with central lane, all in pasture with excellent soils. A tidy property with very good facilities and great location. Very difficult to find properties in this location and size. | Property ID RA1608 Price Contact
By negotiation Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425
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For Sale
Deadline sale
Cust | 930 & 931 Woodfields Road 227 Hectares
Attractive Dairy Support / Finishing Property. This property is available as a whole unit of 227 hectares or in individual titles. 114 hectares on 930 Woodfields Road, subject to issue. Contour is a mixture of easy downs and flats. Improvements on the property include an older three bedroom home, covered sheep yards with a three stand woolshed, cattle yards, implement sheds plus an enclosed workshop and hay barn. 112 Hectares on 931 Woodfields Road is on a flat contour. The property comes with a three bedroom Summerhill stone home and two hay sheds. This outstanding property with well-maintained shelter in all paddocks, features amenity plantings and excellent subdivision. Utilised as dairy support for the last four and half years, the property previously was used for cropping. With Claremont, Pahau and Darnley soils the land is currently all in pasture and has stock water races plus a stream. Located 3km from Cust Village, 20km to Rangiora and 40km to Christchurch. | Property ID RA1604
New Listing | Clarkville
Price
New Listing | Koromiko
Superbly Located Lifestyle. North facing, 180m2 brick clad home with Coloursteel roof, aluminium windows and three double bedrooms. Open plan kitchen/dining with large living area, log fire (wet back), heat transfer system. In a mature setting with sweeping lawns, glasshouse plus 20 walnut trees. New well, 4-bay implement shed plus enclosed workshop, 6-bay hay shed and 13 covered animal pens. Fenced into 12 paddocks with central lane, all in pasture with excellent soils. | Property ID RA1608
Inspection
Koromiko Rentals / Long Term Stay. 14 Units including managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accommodation, one, two and three bedroom, totally self-contained. Secure, caravan, boat or camper storage, members NZMCA. 5km to Picton Post Office. Two titles offering growth potential and further development, either two x threebedroom units or one x 6-bedroom home, or B&B. Fantastic investment/lifestyle reluctantly offers by retiring Vendors who have the motorhme packed, idling and ready to hit the road. | Property ID BL1133
By negotiation
10 Hectares
James Murray 027 436 8103 Canterbury
Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425 Canterbury
Contact
Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718 Canterbury
Barry Keys 027 434 7689 Canterbury
Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600 Kaikoura
Inspection
By appointment
Contact
Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425
Deadline sale
7,536m2
By appointment
Closing 4pm, Thursday 27 November 2014
Allan Gifford 027 226 2379 Marlborough
Closing 2pm, Thursday 11 December 2014
Inspection
By appointment
Contact
Chris Abbott 027 435 2872
Chris Abbott 027 435 2872 Marlborough
0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz
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Kaikoura | 9 Hawthorne Road
Price
Kaikoura | 193 Beach Road
Price
Quality Living Beside The Sea. This modern two level property is set in a business zone. With open plan living upstairs, with all doors and windows tinted double glazed, the large sunroom addition has sliding windows, bringing the ocean with its sounds and smells into your living space, and also providing outstanding sea and mountain views to the north, south and east. The master bedroom with en suite is on the top level with three further bedrooms, all with storage cupboards and main bathroom on the lower level. The spacious garage has internal access. | Property ID TU10399
Open Home
Lyell Creek Lodge. Situated on the Kaikoura Coast on State Highway One halfway between Christchurch and Picton. Two storey lodge comprising eight bedrooms with upstairs open plan kitchen/ lounge opening to a deck with sea and mountain views. Downstairs is a kitchenette plus bedrooms and showers. Private, four year old, three bedroom managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house with open plan living and deck looking out to rural farm land and the mountains. Double garage, utilities room and hobby room. Established business starting to show growth, current managers keen to stay on. | Property ID TU10370
Inspection
$650,000
552m2
$695,000 plus GST (if any)
1,014m2
Sunday 12.00 to 1.00pm
Contact
Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600
By appointment
Contact
Kathy Thompson 027 229 0600
Marlborough
Amberley
224 Wrekin Road 11 Hectares
1/5 Retallick Way 429m2
Price
Price Reduced $120,000
Price by negotiation around $950,000 plus GST (if any)
Contact
Contact
James Murray 027 436 8103
Allan Gifford 027 226 2379 Vendor On Transfer. Our Vendor is on transfer and their local land holdings are being liquidated. Sunny, private seftion situated in Stage Two of Oakfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amberley subdivision. Walking distance to all amenities. Covenatns in place to protect your investment. Price reduced for quick sale. Agent has been instructed to present all offers. | Property ID RA1551
I Can See For Miles. Sited on a delightful elevated site overlooking the Brancott vineyards and toward Fairhall. The near-new three double bedroom 265m2 home boasts uninterrupted views from most windows. The rolling land is deer fenced into ten main paddocks with water reticulated, and a peaceful park like native area. 7 Hectares licensed for irrigation from the SVIS via 55,000 litres of storage, with domestic water from an onsite well. | Property ID BL1127
Marlborough
Marlborough
367 Brookby Road 3.6 Hectares
2643 State Highway 63 43 Hectares
Price
Auction Reminder 2pm, Wednesday 19 November 2014 at Chateau Marlborough
$1,295,000 plus GST (if any)
Contact
Chris Abbott 027 435 2872 Allan Gifford 027 226 2379
Contact Allan Gifford 027 226 2379
Time For Wine. Stunning four/five bedroom, executive home of approximately 460m2, fully double glazed and set amidst 3.65 hectare vineyard. Planted in award winning Pinot and Bordeaux varieties, commanding premium prices. The elevated setting overlooks the vineyard capturing all-day sun. Features of this outstanding home include cellar, in-ground swimming pool offering great indoor/outdoor entertaining options, separate office and a self-contained flat. RV $1,400,000 | Property ID BL1132
James Murray 027 436 8103 Canterbury
Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425 Canterbury
Maurice Newell 027 240 1718 Canterbury
Larger Than Lifestyle. 43 Hectares, 10 main paddocks. Large historic woolshed and yards, four bay hay shed, four bay implement/storage shed, horse yards, tack shed, historic cob cottage. Circa 1956, four bedroom, two bathroom block home nestled in mature landscaped setting. Property is suited to a wide range of uses, finishing beef and sheep, dairy supplement production, dairy grazing or stud stock breeding. | Property ID BL1131
Barry Keys 027 434 7689 Canterbury
Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600 Kaikoura
Allan Gifford 027 226 2379 Marlborough
Chris Abbott 027 435 2872 Marlborough
0800 200 600 | f armlandsrealestate.co.nz
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Kaiapoi Dairy Farm • • • • • • • •
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105.2481ha, approximately 80% new pasture and mostly effective. Three year average 125,756kg MS New to the market and a great location Near new, 26-a-side herringbone dairy shed with 400 cow yard One large Valley centre pivot irrigator and also some under rotorainer Two groundwater consents – up to 5,000m³ per day Good range of farm buildings including new calf shed Located 2 kilometres from and adjacent to Kaiapoi town, and 17 kilometres from Christchurch Airport Modern dairy farm offered by retiring vendors
www.pggwre.co.nz ID: CHR2766733
DEADLINE SALE Plus GST (if any) Unless sold prior Closes 2.00pm, Thursday, 11 December Peter Crean B 03 341 4315 M 027 434 4002 Bruce Hoban B 03 313 0610 M 027 588 8889
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008
This week’s open homes in North Canterbury Thursday November13th Fendalton 2.00pm
3.00pm
Woodend 12.00pm
1.00pm
Loburn
23 Kotare Street
Harcourts Twiss Keir
10 Sandhill Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
Saturday November 15th Cheviot 2.15pm 3.15pm
Pegasus 2.00pm
Rangiora 11.00am
Shirley 1.45pm
2.00pm
43 Deer Park Road 11 Lewis Crescent, Hurunui Mouth
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
Papanui
3.00pm
25 Hodgkinson Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
11.30am
73a Ashley Street
Harcourts Twiss Keir
12.00pm 1.15pm 2.00pm
2.15pm
51a Marshland Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
10 Sandhill Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
1.00pm
Amberley Balcairn 1.45pm
Bromley 1:30pm
Cheviot 1.00pm 1.30pm
Kaiapoi 1.30pm
11.30am
Oxford
Sunday November 16th 11.30am
Ohoka
2.45pm 3.45pm
Woodend 12.00pm
11.30am 12.30pm 3.30pm
12.30pm
473 Douglas Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
1.45pm
90 Duffs Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
2:00pm
21 Ormandy Place
Harcourts Twiss Keir
1.30pm 2.00pm
30 Ward Road 16a Levin Street
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
2.00pm
7 Jenkins Street
Harcourts Twiss Keir
2:00pm
Pegasus
Rangiora
11.00am 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 3.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.15pm 3.00pm 3:00pm 3.15pm
Shirley 1.45pm
12.30pm 1.15pm 4.00pm
520 Carrs Road 9 Tawhai Drive 99 Rossiters Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Waimak Real Estate
12.15pm
71 Cullen Ave
Harcourts Twiss Keir
3.00pm
32 Weka Street
Waimak Real Estate
3:00pm
55 Rayburn Avenue
Harcourts Twiss Keir
12.30pm 2.45pm 2.30pm
22 Tahuna Street 33 Blackadder Road 125 Infinity Drive
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
11.30am 12.30pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 3.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 3:30pm 4.00pm
73a Ashley Street 19 Awa Place 23 Riverview Road 33 Riverview Road 20 Milesbrook Road 2 Berkeley Close 11 Hawthorn Mews 14A Percival Street 58 Oakwood Drive 24 Carmichael Street 25 Rickton Place 46 Oakwood Drive
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
2.15pm
51a Marshland Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
14A Allin Drive
Harcourts Twiss Keir
10 Sandhill Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
Waikuku Beach 1.15pm
2.00pm
Woodend/Tuahiwi 12.00pm
1.00pm
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Public Notices
Waimakariri District Council Fire Control Bylaw 2014 This Bylaw has been adopted by the Waimakariri District Council and came into operation on 4 November 2014. Copies of the Bylaw can be inspected at the Council’s Service Centres in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford. Or downloaded from the Council’s waimakariri.govt.nz/your Council/Bylaws.
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For further information please contact the Council’s Principal Rural Fire Officer on 311 8900 or 327 6834.
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The Amberley District Resident's Association Inc wish to announce that there was only one nomination for the position of Amberley Ward of the Hurunui District Trustee for the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust. John Shepherd, (the incumbent), is therefore the Amberley Ward of the Hurunui District Trustee for the Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust. KATE VALLEY LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST ELECTION RESULTS On 3 November 2014 an election was held to elect a Waipara School Catchment Community Trustee. The result of the election was: Jack Burrows 64 votes Paul Williams 38 votes Jack Burrows was elected as the Community Trustee and this was ratified at the Trust meeting. A Fulton Trust Secretary
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Have your say: How should the Hurunui distri t be promoted to our visito s? The time has come to review the current Hurunui District Tourism Strategy. We are proposing a new framework centred around three core propositions for the district. The Draft Hurunui District Tourism Strategy 20152020, and the Summary Document may be inspected at any Hurunui District Council office, library or service centre and at www.hurunui.govt.nz from Wednesday 19 November. Submissions on the policies can be made: Via our website: http://www.hurunui.govt.nz/newsand-views/have-your-say/; or By email to: submission@hurunui.govt.nz; or By letter to: “Tourism Strategy”, PO Box 13, Amberley 7441; or By completing a submission form available at any Council office, library or service centre. Submissions close on: Friday 19 December 2014
WAIMAKARIRI RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL PREMISES
COUNCIL’S KERBSIDE REFUSE AND (WEEK 1) RECYCLING COLLECTION COMMERCIAL PREMISES in CBD, NORTH of the Kaiapoi River: your refuse and Week 1 recycling collection (usually Friday) will be collected on Thursday 13 November Refuse bags and recycling wheelie bins must be placed for collection by 9 am in the ‘Northern’ Commercial Area: Williams St between Kaiapoi River and Sewell St, Charles St from 26/27 Charles St to New World, and South/West side of Sewell St from Williams St to New World. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, NORTH of the Kaiapoi River (Week 1 recycling collection; no recycling collection for Week 2 properties) THE PINES & KAIRAKI BEACHES (Week 2 recycling: no collection) Southern RURAL COLLECTION AREA (Week 2 recycling: no collection) Your refuse and Week 1 Recycling collections will be carried out on Show Day – Friday 14th November – as usual The Southern Rural Collection Area includes Tuahiwi and the area south of Rangiora-Woodend Road, Woodend Beach & Woodend Beach Road, SH1/Main North Rd south of Woodend, Lees Road and Williams St north of Old North Rd. Please remember only “official” Waimakariri District Council refuse bags and recycling wheelie bins will be collected. Refuse bags and recycling wheelie bins must be placed for collection by 7 am, and please note that collection times may vary during the holiday period. Please contact the Council on (03) 311 8900 if you experience any problems with your kerbside collections. If you’re unsure which Week your recycling is to be collected, please check the label on the side of your bin. RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK & TRANSFER STATION HOURS Southbrook Resource Recovery Park: 284 Flaxton Road, Southbrook Transfer Station (03) 313 5499 ReSale Store (03) 313 5798 (Note: payment by cash or EFTPOS only. Credit cards not accepted.) Friday 14 November (Show Day) 8.30am to 4.30pm – as usual Saturday 15 November 8.30am to 4.30pm – as usual Sunday 16 November 12.30pm to 4.30pm – as usual Monday 17 November 8.30am to 4.30pm – as usual Oxford Transfer Station: High Street, Oxford (Note: EFTPOS is not available on site. Credit cards not accepted.) Friday 14 November (Show Day) 12.30pm to 4.30pm – as usual Saturday 15 November Closed as usual Sunday 16 November 12.00noon to 4.30pm – as usual Monday 17 November Closed as usual Kitty Waghorn Solid Waste Asset Manager
HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY UNIT AVAILABLE IN WAIKARI The Hurunui District Council has a single bedroom unit available for rent in Waikari. Priority will be given to applicants meeting the Council’s letting criteria. Letting information and application forms are available on the Council’s website www.hurunui.govt.nz or by contacting Josie Hemmings (Property Administration Officer), Hurunui District Council, Ph: 03 314 0109.
2ND INSTALMENT 2014/15 RATES IS DUE THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2014 The Council reminds ratepayers that the due date for the 2nd instalment of rates for the 2014/15 rates year is Thursday 20 November 2014. Please note that a 10% penalty will be added to any part of the 2nd instalment that remains unpaid after 20 November 2014. This does not apply to those paying by arranged Direct Debit. You should contact the Financial Officer - Rates 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
AMENDMENT TO NOVEMBER MEETINGS The following meeting has been added to the November meetings schedule: Council Chambers, Amberley Thursday 20th Regulatory Committee meeting at 9.30am. (This meeting will be to hear an objection to a dog classification.) Please note: The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meeting previously advertised to start at 9.30am on Thursday 20 November 2014 will now start immediately following the Regulatory Committee meeting above (at approximately 11.15am).
POSSUM CONTROL POISON WARNING 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: Motunau Tb operation (18,731ha). The north-east boundary is Stonyhurst Road which cuts through farmland heading out to sea. The north-west boundary is State Highway 1 from the Stonyhurst Road turnoff to the north and Omihi (Reeces Road turnoff) to the south, then around Greta Valley where the boundary cuts up Elliots Road and across farmland to Scargill Valley Road where it re-joins State Highway 1. The south-eastern boundary is the sea coast and the south-western boundary is Reeces Road. Operation date (approximately): 24th November 2014 to 21st February 2015. Poisoning methods, poison used and nature of poison: 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. Cyanide paste and trapping may 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. If • • •
you suspect poisoning: Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 Call National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764766 In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian.
For further information (including maps of the operational area), contact the operator: Craig Stubbs, Excell Biosecurity, 03 313 5737 or 021 870 528.
Concrete Services
Concrete Services
Tonner Concrete Places
• Floors • Driveways Ph Craig on 027 434 0503 or 03 312 9166
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Council’s Refuse and Recycling Services over Show Weekend 14 to 16 November 2014
Automotive
CASH 4 Cars and 4WD'S PH Automotive Parts 03 313 7216
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.
Garage Sales
RANGIORA 7 Windsor Court, Saturday 15th and 16th Nov, 8am 2pm, Plus DISMANTLING and buying all models of size ladies clothing, tools, Falcons now. Please phone toys, household items, 03 3125 064 . something for everyone.
Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Section 101 Black Estate Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Amberley for the renewal and variation of the Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 618 Omihi Road, Omihi, Hurunui district known as Black Estate. The applicant seeks to vary the conditions of the Off-Licence and the following will apply; change in hours. All other conditions remain unchanged. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is that of a Winery. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence is: Monday to Sunday 10am to 11pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee at 66 Carters Road, Amberley. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee, P O Box 13, AMBERLEY. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 This is the first publication of this notice. Amberley District Residents Association Inc AGM Tuesday, 18th November, 2014 At the Anglican Church Hall 7.30pm All welcome CLAIRVOYANT medium, clear accurate readings with Holly. Phone 03 314 9073.
Decorating A Lady paperhanger and painter, all work guaran teed, free quotes. Phone Carol 027 435 9165 or 03 312 7327.
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.
Do you need some help to promote your business in the district? Please Phone Amanda for all of your Trades and Classified enquiries on 313 2840 Have you heard some news we might be interested in? Phone Robyn on 314 8325 For all other advertising and general enquiries phone 314 8335 or email info@thene wsnc.co. nz
For Sale BLUE lounge suite, two Lazy Boys and sofa, large display unit, Cane sofa and two chairs, one entertain ment unit, two Retro style chairs, outdoor table and four chairs, all excellent condition. Ph 03 313 5226. NO bees? Rent a beehive. Fully managed by regis tered bee keepers. You get pollination plus honey. Phone 027 657 2007. TWO DOGS, Blue Merlin, one male, one female, $250 each. Ph 03 314 2401.
ANTIQUES COLLECTABLES & SECOND HAND
Lifetime of Collecting Second Hand treasures SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Opening Sat 1st November 10am – 5pm Daily till Christmas 152 Cones Road, Rangiora
(over Ashley Bridge, just before Fawcetts Rd turnoff)
Ph 03 313 9998
The News
Situations Vacant Situations Vacant
Gardening
SITUATION VACANT
PEA STRAW, Compost, Coloured Aggregates, Bark & more. Huge range at Woodend Landscape Supplies. Ph 03 312 2003.
EX SHEEP AND BEEF farmer, with Dip Ag and 14 years exp, seeks position as Farm or Block Manager. Phone Alan 03 762 5048.
Health & Beauty
To Let
CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT Your local Accountant based in Swannanoa is looking for a very reliable, experienced Accountant or Accounting Technician to carry out contract work for up to 1000 hours per year starting in December 2014 or February 2015. Hours are flexible but must be consistent. The position gives the applicant the opportunity to work around school holidays if required. The applicant must be able to: • Draft Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns using MYOB Accountants Office software and Excel spreadsheets to a very high standard. • Complete Financial Statements and Tax Returns for clients and associated individuals as well as attending to all Companies Act compliance. Please email your application including a current CV to Graeme@figures.co.nz or post to: Graeme Burnett Accountants Ltd, 104 Winter Road, Swannanoa RD5 Rangiora 7475.
DRIVER-TRUCK AND TRAILER Canterbury Waste Services provides resource recovery, waste transport and waste disposal services in Canterbury. We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Driver to join our team. The role is based in Christchurch, driving one of our modern fleet of trucks between various transfer stations in the region to the Kate Valley Landfill facility in North Canterbury. Key responsibilities of the position will include: • Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of truck and trailer unit (Class 5) • Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a 20 tonne hooklift unit (full training provided) • Ensuring a proactive attitude to good vehicle/plant operation and maintenance • Ensuring high road safety standards and courteous behaviours are maintained at all time • Ensuring that our customers' needs are met • Providing support to the Fleet Supervisor and Dispatch Coordinator You will need the following attributes: • Appropriate licences to operate a Class 5 Hooklift Truck and Trailer unit • An in-depth understanding of heavy vehicle operation and maintenance ( including HPMV permitted vehicles) • Preferably 10 years or more experience in operating a truck and trailer • A friendly and approachable attitude • Initiative and a willingness to learn • Be reliable and trustworthy You will also enjoy working as part of a team and will have a positive approach to health and safety, vehicle performance and the transport industry. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 17th November 2014. To obtain an application form and job description, please contact: Canterbury Waste Services PO Box 142 Amberley 7441 Attention: Linda Chandler Or email: lindac@cws.co.nz Or telephone 03 359 1800. Canterbury Waste Services has a Zero Tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace and undertakes pre employment and random testing.
HOMEOPATHIC consultations, normally $60 11 1/2 hours, half price on Mondays only. Phone Jennifer Mackinder (Dip.Hom) 03 314 8046. WISDOM Counselling. For personal, couples, fam ily, prof. MNZAC in N. or Sale Canty. One2one, ph or Properties F skype Michael 027 340 RANGIORA, 5 Bedroom, 8325. Also see wisdomcounselling.co.nz. 2 living, 2 Bathroom House for sale. West Rangiora, early settlement possible. $735,000. Ph 03 310 7570 . No Agents. Poultry BROWN Shaver Pullets, hand reared, quiet 10 week old girls, grow on to lay in January $20 ea or older sisters, just laying $32 ea. Details phone 313 3982 Esme.
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.
Situations Vacant Situations Vacant
DELIVERERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATE START Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend
SEFTON Rural Studio / Apartment, suitable for single Tradesperson or Commercial use, subject to noise, during daytime, full Kitchen, Bathroon insul ated. Pets by arrangement, no smoking. Call 027 227 3284.
Trades PROPERTY MAINTEN ANCE. Lawns, gardens, hedges, chainsaw work, pruning, painting and minor home alterations. TOWN AND COUNTRY. Phone Mike 03 313 0261. SCREEN PRINTING. For all your printing requirements. Tshirts, Hoodies, HiVis vests and polos, Overalls, Caps etc. Please phone Heather 03 313 0261 or email norstar@clear.net.nz.
RANGIORA North West, sunny warm, 2 bedroom unit, heat pump, single garage, no pets, available 29th November onwards, $300 pw. Ph 03 312 2292
STEEL cut to length
Trades OVEN CLEANING, reasonable rates, from $40. Phone Sue on 03 314 9210 or 022 010 0480.
Engineering Fabrication Full range of black, primed & galv. Products: pipe, box, channel, angle & flat, pay for what you need. Trade & retail sales.Open Mon-Fri 8.00-4.30pm, Sat 8.00-12.00pm.
PAINT SMART NOW LTD. For all your painting needs, 25 years experience. Phone Charley 03 319 8846 or 027 920 8554. SHEEP SHEARER avail able, fully mobile set up for lifestylers. Also available for one stand work. Ph 021 0864 0372.
STEEL CANTERBURY LTD 6 Cable St, Sockburn P 943 6525 F 943 6527 sales@steelcanterbury.co.nz
• Must be 11 years or older • Earn a little extra cash while staying fit • Must be enthusiastic, honest and reliable • Distributing The News / Flyers to residential letterboxes
Phone 03 314 8335 for more details or email info@thenewsnc.co.nz
• Please include your address address, suburb and contact details
Builder Assistant Credit Controller North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics Ltd consists of 4 veterinary practices, geographically positioned within the Hurunui district of North Canterbury. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Credit Controller to join our team, based at our Amberley branch. The main focus of this role is to assist the Credit Controller manage accounts receivable, and support the finance team and the wider business, ensuring business needs are met on a timely basis and that practice procedures are adhered to within NCVC. Responsibilities include: completing credit checks on new customers, issuing customer statements, receipting customer payments, allocation of banking made by branches, petty cash reconciliations, etc. We are looking for someone with the following professional competencies: - Basic understanding of accounting principles, standards and processes. - Solid experience in MS Word and Excel (preferred) - Experience working in high pressure and deadline driven environment - Proven experience in a high volume environment - Good communication skills (both written and verbal) - Good numerical and literacy skills - Excellent customer service skills - Attention to detail and exceptional accuracy - Problem solving skills and the ability to work well in a team environment If this sounds like you and you are able to think outside the square and are enthusiastic about a motivated team, we would be keen to discuss this position with you. Please send your CV by no later than 30 November 2014, to: Attn: Craig Patterson Assistant Credit Controller Position North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics ltd P.O. Box 4 Amberley 7441
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Tuition
ROOFING
Digital Photography
• Concrete tile repairs and Painting • Decramastic tile rechipping • Moss & lichen removal Discount Prices Ph Peter 313-0022
Simple & Advanced. How to take better photos. News. Portraits. Sports. Calendars. Glamour. Photoshop. Top NZ tutors. Learn how to sell PR photos. Ask for free information. Toll free 0800 801994 Ten writing courses on website. www.nzibs.co.nz
Tree Services
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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.
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Mobil Amberley
We have a full time position available for a motivated and well presented person. The position involves cashier duties, sales and assisting with customer enquiries. We are seeking someone who is conscientious with great computer and communication skills and relates well to people. To apply, contact Andrew or Barb on 03 314 8588
Landscape Services Situations Wanted
Thursday November 13 2014
NORTH Canterbury Tree Care. Specialising in big trees in small spaces, long term tree plans, advisory service, fully insured. Free quotes, prompt service. Phone Mike Gilbert 0800 873 336. STUMP REMOVAL Ser vicing North Canterbury for prompt professional ser vice. Phone Tim 0800 178 867 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.
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Butchery
Butchery
HOME KILL & PROCESSING SPECIALISTS CATTERMOLES BUTCHERY, KAIAPOI
We can arrange to kill and process your Beef, Pork, Lamb, Venison and Game Meat NOW! Open Saturday Mornings Phone (03) 327 8219 A/H 027 306 3874
Oxford Butchery Bevan and Shane Frahm
We can arrange to have your stock killed. Sheep, beef and pigs: process into portion packs and smallgoods and label to your requirements.
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Ph: 03 313 6825 Mob 027 232 6825 Interior Design simplyccb@gmail.com Consultant www.simplycolourscurtainsblinds.co.nz
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Bruce Evans 131 Ohoka Road Kaiapoi p. 03 327 3111 m. 021 293 6331
Curtains/Blinds
COMPUTER REPAIRS
Driveways Landscaping Retaining Walls Earthworks Foundations
bacon Ph 312 4205 old-fashioned & ham curing. Oxford A/H 312 4219 or 312 4709
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Wilson Decorators Ltd RANGIORA DENTURE CLINIC Garry W Mechen
Phone (03) 313-9192
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Electrician
Serving North Canterbury for 32 years
For a/h repairs phone (03) 310-3044
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STEVE SCOTT 0274 339 578 scottexcavation@hotmail.co.nz
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Glazing
• For all domestic & commercial repairs & installations• New housing PO BOX 69 RANGIORA. TEL: 03 313 7144 MOB: 0274 321 534 FAX: 03 313 2144 1454503
Excavation
Free quotes
R Grant Electrical Ltd Allan Pethig
FREE FR REE EE CONSULTATION CO ON NSU ULT LTAT TION ION AND IO AN ND ADVICE AD A DVI VICE CE
• Decorative Cutting • Inyard Cutting & Drilling • Fumeless Hydraulic Equipment
Prompt friendly service
Fencing
EXCAVATION LANEWAYS IRRIGATION FOUNDATIONS DRAINAGE TRENCHING CARTAGE 5.5 TON EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE ALSO AVAILABLE 3.9 TON DIGGER WITH ROCK/CONCRETE BREAKER
Gardening
• Rural & Residential Fencing • Cattle & Sheep Yards • Pole Shed Builds
Ph Alex 0274 059 503 email storer.alex.pegs@gmail.com
Landscaping 1459087
TONY’S LAWN & GARDEN MAINTENANCE
24/7 Emergency glass replacement. Showerscreens, mirrors, splashbacks, partitions, balustrades, retrofit double glazing, pool fencing and shop fronts.
• Garden tidy-ups • Rubbish removal • Rose pruning • Shrub and tree pruning • Lawn mowing • Lawn maintenance • 27 years experience
Call us 24/7 on 0800 70 90 70 or visit mintglass.co.nz
• Landscaping • Gardening and Mowing • Total Property Maintenance • Total Section Makeover reas • Barking those hard to care for areas • Pavers & New Paths
Phone 021 071 2524
HEDGE TRIMMING
Contact Tony for a NO OBLIGATION, Free Quote! Home 03 313 7605 027 774 2751 tonylamplugh@ clear.net.nz
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PH: Andrew 027 407 8744 A/h 03 327 7242
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Maintenance
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• Carpentry • Repairs & Maintenance • Doors & Windows • Fencing • Painting & Plastering • Tiling • Outdoor Maintenance • Renovations • Decks & Pergolas
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Decorators
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38a Ashley Street, Rangiora
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Plastic Welding
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