The Woodpecker - May 2023

Lest We forget

A great turnout for the Woodend Pegasus Lions Anzac Memorial Service held on Monday 24 April with a mixture of young and old. It was heartening to have participation from the younger people and was well received by the crowd.

Photos by Colin Warren

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Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou

I’m frequently asked how The Woodpecker is put together, so this month I thought I’d share how this works.

As a charity we rely totally on our advertisers and advertising charges to pay for all our costs and as such we need to ensure the balance of each month’s magazine has a 50 / 50 split of advertiser and community contributions to at least breakeven or if lucky, a small surplus. At the very least, to cover costs we need a 40 / 60 advertiser / community split as a minimum.

This creates the challenge of deciding how many pages the magazine will be each month and fitting this in accordingly.

For the most part, contributions can be accommodated, however, sadly on occasion, lack of space can be a challenge meaning for some they may miss out.

Every endeavour is made each month to accommodate all of the wonderful contributions each month as best as possible.

As the printers work on an 8-page format, it means the magazine can only be e.g. 40, 48, 56, 64 pages long, and so it’s not possible to just ‘add in’ a couple of pages.

The other question I’m asked is about

the deadline and can ‘late’ submissions be accepted. The short answer is no, because we have a short turnaround between the 5pm 25th deadline and the printer deadline, which, for the most part is 27th, less if short month, slightly more if longer month and weekend falls right, to enable The Woodpecker to be delivered to you on 1st of the month. This requires a ‘concentrated balancing act’ over a short period of time to ‘make it all work’.

The other question I’m asked is what software is used. InDesign is used which is an Apple software product and there is a template designed for The Woodpecker to use. It’s a fantastic and flexible tool making the job easier to work with and to produce a professional look.

Lastly, we always welcome feedback from you, the community readers, so please feel free to send them in.

The Woodpecker – ‘produced by the community for the community’

Ngā mihi nui

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst

The Editor – Woodpecker

debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

All efforts are made to verify the correctness of information contained within this publication; however, The Woodpecker Community Trust accept no liability for the correctness or accuracy of any information contained within these pages. Any views, information or opinions expressed within this publication are not necessarily the opinions or views of The Woodpecker Community Trust or any of its providers.

Pegasus parkrun Wow where did summer go?!

Here at Pegasus parkrun, we don’t mind that we are in autumn, we have had a stellar summer with many new faces joining our event every week. We have had 1,692 finishes at Pegasus parkrun in 2023, that’s an average of 105 parkrunners at each event. It’s great to see so many ‘normal’ people joining us for a 5K meander around Lake Pegasus.

If you are new to the concept, parkrun is a collection of 5-kilometre events for walkers, runners and volunteers that take place every Saturday morning at more than 2,000 locations in 22 countries across six continents.

There are four parkruns in Canterbury – Broad Park parkrun (Waimari beach), Foster parkrun (Rolleston), Pegasus parkrun (that’s us!) and the big one, Hagley parkrun in the CBD.

In other news, we will be doing the out and back course until daylight savings starts later this year. This is

great because you get to see everyone on their return runs!

The start / finish remains the same; parkrunners will run the same clockwise route along the lake-side path. When the intersection by the flat bridge is reached parkrunners do not turn right, instead they continue straight ahead for another 250m where they turn around just before the stone bridge on Te Kohanga Drive (see map). The return run follows the same route to return to the finish area. You don’t have to be a jogger, walker, or runner to take part – you can also be a part of the community by volunteering. Pegasus parkrun is completely free; we rely on volunteers from the community to make it happen

each week. Specifically, it takes us around 14 volunteers each week to make it happen.

We have a volunteer tole to suit everyone. Check out our web site at parkrun.co.nz/pegasus to see what roles we have.

Everyone is welcome to join in –simply come down to Motu Quay (by the Swing Bridge on Lake Pegasus) at 7:45am on any Saturday and look for the crowd of people in active wear!

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Pegasus Brownies

Lots of fun activities during term 1 including:

• Helping at the community garden in Gladstone Park

• Beach walk, clean-up and sand art

• Thinking Day activities including our Walk the World - we had sponsored steps to raise funds for Girl Guiding units in the cyclone areas up north

• Fishing with David on the Kaiapoi river. Two brownies caught a fish, much to their delight –catch and release.

Planning for term 2 well underway.

There are spaces for more girls to

attend – check for information on the Girl Guiding NZ website.

Jan Murphy – Pegasus Brownie Leader

pegasusbrownies@gmail.com

Clothing Alterations & Repairs

Do you have a busted zip or pants that are too long? Or maybe a dress or skirt that needs an alteration? Call or text

Paula 027 627 7212.

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday 6 May at 9.30am - 1pm. Cnr Church St and 353 High St. A celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. Cafe, BBQ, books, clothing, crafts and car boot sales. Hosted by Anglican Parish of Rangiora. Text

Robyn 021 276 1574, email market@ anglicanliferangiora.church

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Cancer Society North Canterbury

To all the incredible people, businesses and organisations who supported Relay for Life North Canterbury 2023, THANK YOU! You have achieved something beyond our hopes and dreams, raising over $85,000.00!

Canterbury Sportfishing Club

If you are interested in sea fishing, chasing Trout or Salmon then come and join our club.

Monthly meetings are held at the Fish and Game building at 595 Johns Road on the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm.

Fishing trips are organised catering for all types of fishing, from targeting Grouper, Bluenose, Blue Cod etc to fishing in the Lakes and the canals at Twizel.

Doesn’t matter if you own a boat or not, all fishermen are catered for and welcome.

The Club also owns a Bach at Oaro near Kaikoura for the use of its members. New members welcome.

For more information contact Shayne 027 664 0016.

Kia Ora Whānau

It is hard to believe Term 1 is over and we are into Term 2. We have so much happening at Te Kura o Manga Kawari that the days seem to fly by. There have been a number of highlights already this year in our key learning and extra-curricular activities.

Maths and Literacy have taken off with a hiss and a roar and we are seeing individual progress across the board. Parent interviews were held at the end of last term, and we are very lucky and appreciative that we have so many whānau engaging with their child’s(ren’s) learning.

A group of our Year 8 students have been selected to be Peer Mediators. These children are out and about at break times to help with friendship issues, lost balls, and any other little problems that may arise. This means that our duty teachers can focus on ensuring everyone is safe and displaying our values and dispositions in the playground.

Our staff have been working hard on implementing our Te Reo Māori korero into the classroom. One of our amazing teachers, Sonya Faisst, is leading professional development for Te Ao Māori for our staff. This will continue across 2023 and we will all be practising our skills in the spaces. We had intended to have our Expo

night in Term 1 but this was postponed due to bad weather. We will be rescheduling this for Term 2 so keep an eye out in our newsletter or on our Facebook page for the new date. The Expo is for whānau to come and see what Te Kura o Manga Kawari is all about. There will be opportunities to talk about our Pou, our SMS system, our learning programmes and much more. Two of our major events so far have been swimming sports and the participation in the PCT competitions. I have asked the teachers in charge of these events to share in the Woodpecker this month.

Murphy, Deputy Principal Pegasus Bay School

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Annual Swimming Sports - Pegasus Bay School swimmers were ready for another successful swimming sports day. Over 180 students competed in various races throughout the day on Friday 24 February. Everyone who got involved battled it out in the water to make it fun and exciting for the audience.

As usual, the biggest competition was in the 25m non-competitive races. This saw many swimmers have a go at different strokes while still being a part of the swimming sports. It was so awesome to see so many people involved.

Congratulations to all the champions and competitors who took to the water to make this an enjoyable day. A special thanks to all the parents who made the day run smoothly and successfully. Congratulations to our star swimmers, Leah, Hazel, and Miela, who all managed to go on to represent at the Canterbury Swimming Zones. At the zones, Hazel gained first place in her event! Well done, Hazel!

Jen Loffhagen

Police Competency Test - On the 7 March, Te Kura o Manga Kawari took two teams to compete in the Police Competency Test. This test is used to ensure that police officers are still up to physical standards. We arrived at Cowles stadium to compete in the morning session at 9. The day was full of a variety of other enjoyable activities, including learning how to put others in the recovery position and using a siren in a police car. While these activities were enjoyable, the ākonga had their eyes set on competing in the PCT test which was halfway through our rotations. They had spent weeks training for this course and had refined certain areas that we believed could cut down a considerable amount of time. After both our teams competed, we felt confident that they both had a shot to make the finals (top 3 fastest times) and have another chance to run through the course again to improve on their time.

The announcements were made right at the end of our session. One of our teams (Eshan Raja, Trixie Lee, Paige McGregor and Harlan Dunn) had made it into the final! They were absolutely buzzing when they heard their team

called but were definitely feeling the nerves of competing in front of a much larger crowd. While they ran through the course for a second time, it was evident that they were improving on their original time and had a great chance of being the fastest team, resulting in a trip to Auckland to compete in the national competition.

Dan Perriam

After all 3 teams had competed, they were gathered in front of the crowd and awaited the results. Starting from third, our name had yet to be called and the nerves definitely continued to build. When Te Kura o Manga Kawari was named as the winner, both teams were ecstatic, and the celebrations commenced. The day finished with a pose with the trophy and a very highspirited drive back to school!

St Barnabas Church

Easter was a little different this year, as Stephen held services on the last four consecutive days, up to and including Easter Sunday. Beginning with an hour of quiet contemplation on Maundy Thursday; the drama of Good Friday; the sorrowful Easter vigil of Holy Saturday; all leading to the wonderful celebration of Jesus resurrection on Easter Sunday. The services complemented one another, and created a more intense and focussed experience of Easter. Our 11am service, ‘Generations’, is going well and building on the popularity of the old ‘4.32’ service. It has been particularly lovely to see the parents turning up early and having them and their children joining in the end of the earlier service. We welcome all new friends here and we’d love to see you too.

The Woodpecker Community Trust held their second and final Distributor and Deliverer session for this year held on 31 March 2023 at 79 Impresso Café meeting room, where nine deliverers attended, along with Woodend

Distributor Tyree Woodham, Ian Lennie, President and Treasurer and Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor.

Debs facilitated the session offering deliverers a great opportunity to share their feedback, what they love about the role, how long they’ve been doing it, and sharing great insights to share with others.

Debs said, “It was a great meeting, and a wonderful opportunity to meet deliverers I’ve not met before and to hear from them directly, as well as to personally give them our thanks for doing their roles so wonderfully and for some, for so long.”

Tyree said “What I enjoyed was seeing two of my delivery people who live on the same street working together to help each other when either of them

is away to cover their runs and they got to meet each other.”

Photo from left to right: Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor; Lou Wethey, Doug Wethey, Vivienne Spencer, Alan Spencer, Tyree Woodham, Distributor, Adrienne Simpson, Kath Correia, Debbie Ashby, Pat McIvor, Robert Godfrey, Ian Lennie, President & Treasurer

Photo and Thanks: Thanks to 79 Impresso Café for their hospitality, hosting us at their meeting room and taking the photo.

Volunteering for CAB

We are advertising for volunteers, with applications closing on Friday, 12 May 2023. Training will commence in late May.

If you’d like to apply, please get in touch with us for an application form. All trainees are fully supported with initial and ongoing learning plus a mentoring programme as they come up to speed with the challenges and pleasures of being a CAB volunteer.

Our Service

If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. All our services are free and confidential.

To give you an idea of some of the questions we deal with on a daily basis, here are some examples:

• How do I check if I am due a tax refund without paying someone to do it?

• Can I put up a boundary fence without talking to my neighbour?

• Our flat is cold and damp. What should we do?

• Where can I find a Justice of the Peace?

• Can I claim for the cost of damage or loss resulting from a power outage?

• Can a landlord advertise a rental property without stating the rent amount?

• My mobile phone has been stolen. What should I do?

• How should I talk to my creditor

about having trouble with my debt repayments?

• What is the phone number of a new retailer in Rangiora?

• How should I dispose of used light bulbs?

• Is a verbal agreement with a friend legally enforceable?

As you can see, no question is too big or too small. You can find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury would like to give a BIG shout out to Te Puna Tahua, the NZ Lottery Grants Board, for continuing to support its youth mentoring programme. The Lottery Grants Board distributes the profits made from New Zealand state lotteries, such as Lotto and Instant Kiwi, for the benefit of New Zealand communities.

photo) is over the moon that she can continue to make life-changing matches - just like Sid (Little) and James (Big), also pictured - in North Canterbury, providing Mentors to young people most in need of a positive role model. Get in touch today to find out how you can change the life of a child in your community; call 03 310 7004 or email northcanterbury@bbbs.nz

Programme Manager Ellie (left in

This Month with Harry

Carrying on with street name origins we have Quinn Crescent in the Ravenswood suburb.

After John Alexander Quinn known as ‘Alec’. From Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland he arrived in Woodend in 1912. He first worked for Ireby Stalker. Ireby, always known as ‘Daisy’, was a pretty laid-back boss who farmed a property at Woodend beach. During World War 1 Alec was called up to serve with the New Zealand troops. He was gassed at Passchendaele and invalided back to the Walton on Thames hospital in London. On recovering he was sent to Sandhurst to train snipers. He had made a name for himself as a bit of a marksman.

When leaving Ireland Alec was given his share of his fathers will as it stood then. This amounted to 400 pounds

($800). He had three brothers and three sisters. By all accounts things went downhill for the family after Alec left. The father lost substantial property in the partition of Ireland and his propensity for the national drink led to little for the remaining family. Alec married Floss Smith and they were to have three daughters. With his inheritance he bought a small farm adjoining present day Ravenswood where he milked cows. In 1954 he went back to Ireland where he found “they hadn’t moved an inch since he left”. Alec was big in the Orange Lodge and the Methodist church.

A little aside this, on his return in 1954 the boat stopped at Aden where he purchased a watch for his eldest grandson from a ‘reputable’ street vendor. The watch went for several years keeping perfect time then stopped. The repair man, to his amazement, found the main spring was a sliver of bamboo. The eldest grandson was 8-year-old me.

Over the years of contributing to The Woodpecker I sometimes get requests from one of my fans. I have many, many fans and both are lovely people! One story concerns a group of boys from a local club who were taken on a trip to the leaders hut high in the hills at Kaikoura. On Te Ao Whakari no less which is nine feet lower than Manakau. Oh the excitement. I would add here the hero of this story is no longer a resident of New Zealand. He is married, has children and a successful construction business in the land of the pizza and leaning towers.

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The ascent went well, the mood was good, and the talk mentioned Hillary and Julie Andrews and anyone else who climbed mountains. However it soon became apparent that not all was well with one of the participants. He had developed a different gait, he did not sit at the

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numerous sitting stops, and the swarm of sandflies annoying everyone else didn’t go near him. He had his own personal following of blowflies. The head sherpa who had a well-trained nose managed a quiet chat with the subject. Head sherpas suspicions proved correct. A quiet consultation was held with sherpa 2 and a cunning plan devised. At the next stop for oxygen the head sherpa called for volunteers to return to help him prepare the evening meal and our boy chosen. When out of

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sight of his fellow climbers our mate decided it would be more comfortable to rid himself of the clothing that was making him uncomfortable. This revealed that like Marmite a little bit had gone a fair way.

A standoff then ensued. Under no circumstances did he want anything to do with the shed garments. On pointing out that both items had his name on them, it was decided to tie a little bundle on a manuka stick and he could carry it over his shoulder to the nearest laundrette, dump or washing place or whatever. The bundle resembled that which Dick Whittington carried on his way to London. Whereas Dicks’ bundle probably contained for the journey a couple of tins of cat food and a pair of clean undies, our mates didn’t.

Luckily the hut sported a shower and

a cylinder full of hot water. When it became apparent that continuous sluicing was having little effect, it was suggested that a little hands on with a flannel might work. Our protagonist was having none of it and to prove a point placed his hands on his head. About as far away from the centre of attention as one could get. This in turn provided a dilemma for head sherpa. To get involved could be seen as not nice or inappropriate. Or even unlawful.

However dear reader if you are ever placed in a similar situation make sure you have a hearth brush and a squeeze bottle of dishwashing liquid. Working in tandem it’s amazing what you can shift from a suitable distance.

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Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust Update

Nau mae haere mai from the rangers at Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust.

Going into Autumn is the perfect time for our rangers to be planting native trees at the wetlands. This year, as a part of the Trees that Count movement, we have been generously donated 10,000 native trees for wetland restoration and rehabilitation. Planting them as soon as possible is a major priority for our team as autumn is the season that provides optimal conditions for planting due to higher levels of rainfall and it is not too hot or cold. This will give our plants the best chance to establish and survive. Keep a close lookout for upcoming volunteer planting days as we have some exciting events on the horizon. Our team of rangers would love a helping hand, not to mention it is a wonderful way to come together as a community and give back to nature.

Our newest plantings can be found near our pā harakeke on the Tūtaepatu trail. When these plantings grow up, the public will be able to access a koru shaped hideaway surrounded by native trees which will attract native birds and wildlife. Having shapes in landscapes

helps to promote health and wellbeing by adding different aspects of dimension and diversification. In Māori tradition the koru represents new life, growth, and movement. See photo below left.

At TKoT we document our projects by taking photographs so that over time we can look at sites to monitor and compare. These photos show our most recent biota node project which was funded by Driving Miss Daisy and established only last year. The first photo was taken immediately after our ranger team had finished planting and mulching. The second photo is from this month. It is truly incredible to see such a difference between the two photos and how fast our native plants are growing in their new wetland environment! See photo below and overpage top left.

Lastly, we would like to bring to your attention an invasive plant species that poses a significant threat to our biodiversity and native ecosystems. It is called yellow bristle grass. Yellow bristle grass is an invasive annual grass that spreads rapidly, is unpalatable

to stock and when it dies off in the summer it causes the reinfestation of other weed species. While it can grow in pasture, it has been found along

roadsides in Mid and North Canterbury but can be easily spread by vehicles, machinery or on clothing. Our best chance to try and manage these types of invasive species is with the help of our community. If you see this plant, please report your sighting using the Find-A-Pest app or email biosecurity@ ecan.govt.nz with photos and location details. See photo bottom left.

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Kaiapoi Community Patrol

We are now recruiting volunteers for Camera Operation and Patrolling. Full training given. If interested, please contact Owen 027 442 4436. All volunteers are required to be vetted by police.

Who found Mr Woody Woodpecker last month?

Sulene Odendaal sent in photos of Liam aged 4 and Leah aged 7 from Pegasus.

Photo right. Below is a photo of Conor Manaena aged 6 from Woodend.

Mum Karla

Manaena said “He will be stoked as he forgot to send this in last month”.

Georgia Dexter aged 7 from Pegasus photo top right sent in by Louise Dexter.

Bottom right, Armaan Singh aged 6 from Ravenswood. Dad Mahi Manpreet Dhami said “My son Armaan was very happy when he found Mr Woody

Woodpecker. He was so determined to find it before he went to bed tonight”.

What do you enjoy most about The Woodpecker?

The Woodpecker Community Trust

Annual General Meeting

The Meeting Room, Pegasus Community Centre 8 Tahuna Street, Pegasus

Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 5.30pm

PLEASE RSVP

Is your Club or Group listed correctly in our Community Contacts page?

Email our Editor Debs on debs. thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

Can you find Mr Woody Woodpecker!

Mr Woody Woodpecker is hidden amongst one of The Woodpecker pages. For fun, search for him and if you find him, please EMAIL the Editor on debs. thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz with a high resolution photo of you pointing to the very page where Mr Woody Woodpecker is, along with your name, age and location and your photo will go in next month’s Woodpecker.

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Woodend, The Home of English Country Dancing

A local cultural icon has sprung up in Woodend.

Meeting most Thursdays at the Anglican St Barnabas Church in Woodend, a small English Country Dance Troupe has been journeying into nostalgia.

With diverse members from as far away as Singapore, the historical group, is on a mission to recreate dances from the 19th century, that originated the modern styles of American Square Dancing. These old dances include Quadrilles, Pavans and Reels such as the Virginia Reel which was the crossover to the USA. However English Country Dance is not

to be confused with May Pole Dancing which is another ancient cultural form. The dance troupe is growing and available for performances of an increasing repertoire of dances such as ‘The Duke of Kent’, ‘Mr Beveridges Maggot’, ‘Grimstock’ and ‘Hole in the Wall’ etc

By the time of writing; a performance at Broomfield retirement home will have been underway.

A highlight for the troupe was being featured in the Daily Telegraph News Paper dancing for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee at the Arts Centre with the Wizard of Canterbury.

New dance troupe members are always welcome!

Contact: Sugra Morley (Dance Master) 0274 904 703 or Sam Miller 021 147 4019.

The Woodpecker Community Trust is looking for a new treasurer.

The role would suit an experienced accountant or bookkeeper with the following skills / experience:

• Sound knowledge and experience in using Xero

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• Invoicing

• Regular reporting

• Year-end financials

• Attendance at two-monthly Trust meetings including AGM

• Approximately five hours per month, 12 in April

Please note: This is a voluntary role.

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All Welcome. $2 donation please. Simple activities, seated and standing, proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength. A fun social group; join us for a cuppa after class!

Kaiapoi Toy Library

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Woodend Methodist Church

The movie on Wednesday 3 May at 1pm will be the movie based on Danielle Steel’s book ‘Jewels’. Sarah Thompson, an American visiting England, meets and marries William Whitfield, the Duke of Whitfield. They settle in a chateau in France and begin a family. World War II interrupts their happiness and alters their future. After the war, the family helps war survivors by buying their jewellery and eventually opens a jewellery store which rapidly becomes a success. Entry will be a gold coin donation. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Come and hear Racheal Beaver National World Health Advocacy Service Speaking in the Woodend Methodist Hall Tuesday 23 May 1pm. Admittance $5.00, incl cup of tea.

Woodend weekly church service is held Sundays at 9am everyone welcome. Our minister is Darryn Hickling phone 022 675 7391.

Rangiora Trinity office hours are Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 9.45am to 1.45pm, Thursday 10am to 1pm.

We now have a lovely variety of meeting rooms available to the community for low rental, as a weekly or a one-off venue; a hall, two foyers, a small room, a small kitchen with toilet facilities available.

For enquiries: Contact Kaye at Rangiora Trinity Office, 176 king street, Rangiora, ph 313 3448 or email rangioramethodist@gmail.com.

Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer days

Wednesday 10am – 12pm and the last Saturday of every month 10-12pm, as we are now on our summer hours. Come and join the Community Garden and learn about organic produce, composting skills and find likeminded people to share your love of gardening. For more information follow us on Facebook

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That’s this size! Up to 30 words available - no logos. Interested? Email Debs on: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus

Fundraising for local community projects as a volunteer. Support club activities but having fun and friendship.

New members are very welcome.

Dinner meetings on 3rd Thursday

each month (own cost). For more details contact Brian on 027 958 8888.

Community Foot Care Clinic

Held in Woodend monthly. Phone 021 022 49443 for an

Woodend Bowling Club

The end of the bowling season was celebrated in fine style recently with a social tournament at the club, sponsored by Ryman Healthcare. A very enjoyable afternoon of games was held, followed by a quiz, a sumptuous afternoon tea and the presentation of trophies for the season.

Club Championship Results

Men:

Fours - Ian Dickison, Rex Macauley, Jack Dzenis, Peter McClatchy

Triples - Ian Dickison, Jack Dzenis, John

Atkins

Pairs - Ian Dickison, Jimmy Gifford

Singles - Jimmy Gifford

Women:

Fours -Pauline Barr, Joan Macfarlane, Mary O’Brien, Ann Duncan

Triples - Sandi McEwan, Joan Macfarlane, Mary O’Brien

Pairs -- Rae Miller, Mary O’Brien

Singles - Gill Small

Under 5 years - Ann Duncan

Years 1 & 2 - Lisa Tippen

The green is now closed for the winter and will re-open in September. New members will be welcomed at the beginning of next season so if you are thinking that you might like to come along and try your hand at bowls, please watch for the notice in the August edition of The Woodpecker.

PEGASUS COMM UNITY NEWS

2023 PRGI AGM DATE

We have set the date for our 2023 AGM for Wednesday 05 July 2023. More information to come.

PRGI MEMBERSHIP INVOICES

Thank you to our valued members, who have supported our work over the past 12 months.

Our 2023/2024 membership invoices were sent out in mid-April – if you have not paid yet, please kindly do so as soon as possible. The due date was 30 Apr 2023.

Renewal of your 2023/24 membership also means you will retain speaking and voting rights at the upcoming Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 05 July 2023.

Why your membership matters!

We are sometimes asked what are some of the benefits of being a member of the PRGI? To put it simply, your membership supports our work which benefits the community.

It is crucial in enabling us to advocate on your behalf to help ensure that Pegasus ’ voices are heard by important stakeholders.

Through your membership , we also offer various services and events for the whole community

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

Not a member? Join us!

If you would like to become a PRGI member and support our work and activities in the community, please visit our website.

COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC)

WEEKLY OPENING TIMES for books, puzzles and local information : Monday's 2 - 4pm, Wednesday's and Saturday's 10.00am - 12noon.

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE - JP DROP-IN SESSIONS

A Justice of the Peace (JP) can witness signature and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits, or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship, or rates rebates applications.

Pegasus Community Centre runs a JP drop-in session on the first and third Saturday of each month . No appointment is necessary and there is no charge.

JP DATES FOR MAY: Saturday 06 May and Saturday 20 May. Time: 10.30am11.30am.

Note: Bring a photocopy of your identification (passport, drivers licence etc) if required for your documentation as the JP does not have a photocopier on-site

Visit our website to find out what else is on at the community centre each week / month .

Woodend - Sefton Community Board

Keeping in touch with the community

To help us find out what the issues are and what’s happening in the community we get out and about and talk with and listen to residents. This helps when we make recommendations or decisions at Board meetings, and to advocate for, and represent the communities to Council, groups, and other agencies like Environment Canterbury and Waka Kotahi (state highway). Some examples of things we attended last month include:

 a number of community events e.g. Ronel’s community cuppa

 various community meetings e.g. residents’ associations, drop-in session on the location of Pegasus Community Centre

 met with residents living between Pegasus and Waikuku on SH1, along with Waka Kotahi, about their concerns with the planned median barrier

 district wide meetings for groups like the Waimakariri Health Advisory Group, Neighbourhood Support, Greypower, Access Group

We were privileged to attend ANZAC services at Woodend, Sefton and Pegasus in our Board area. These allow us to join with the community to remember and honour the service given by so many. A big thank you to all those involved.

Does your community group need funding for an event, a project or specific expenses?

Some examples of recent grants were for:

 Sign writing the Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade support vehicle

 Ronel’s Community Cuppa running costs

 Kiwi netball hoop and nets for Woodend Netball Club

 Hall hire and craft supplies for North Canterbury Women’s Institute

We may be able to help you - find out more at:

waimakariri.govt.nz/community/funding -and-grants/board -funding

Our next meeting – all are welcome

Monday 8th May starting at 5.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre. If you would like to see what will be discussed check out the Board Facebook page or the agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/minutes-and-agendas around the Thursday of the previous week.

Contact us – more information about the Board and our contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/council-boards-and-committees/woodendsefton-community-board

WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz

Woodend Emergency Hub

WCA had a guest speaker from the Waimakariri Council at the last meeting regarding the setting up of more permanent Community Emergency Hubs in the district. The WCA is going to explore what is involved in getting a hub in Woodend and also do the training that is needed. To have an emergency hub where the community knows it can go, adds reassurance when we really need it. We will keep you up to date with the progress of the hub.

Woodend Community Garden

The Woodend community garden has had a VERY SUCCESSFUL first growing season and continues providing vegetables for the community pantry. If you can spare any time to help, Andy and his team will be very appreciative. Andy can be contacted on 027 512 2681.

Woodend Community Pantry

With the community becoming more aware of the pantry (which is situated in the WASP carpark) the giving and receiving of goods has been amazing as has greatly benefitted many families in Woodend. If you have extra food you would like to donate, the pantry is designed for fruit and veg, baked goods and tinned goods. Do you have any ideas or concerns?

If you have any concerns or suggestions for the community and do not know where to start, contact the WCA via email at woodend.community. association@gmail.com

or call Mark Paterson on 027 534 9112. Also, for a small fee of $10 per household and $50 per business each year you can be part of improving our community and help the WCA continue to deliver projects like the Jill Creamer trail, ANZAC memorial and seating, new staging at the Community Centre and more. You can find the membership forms at www.woodend.co.nz/join-households or www.woodend.co.nz/joinbusinesses

Thanks for reading our May update. The Woodend Community Association (WCA) team

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST

Woodend ~ Pegasus ~ Waikuku

LEARN ABOUT FOOD FORESTS AT THE MAY COMMUNITY CUPPA

Brent Cairns from Kaiapoi Food Forest will be joining us at Ronel’s Community Cuppa on Wednesday 10th May. Brent has a vast knowledge and experience with the successful set up and maintenance of food forests in the North Canterbury area, including Hanmer Springs and the new Woodend-Pegasus food forest in Gladstone Park. Remember, this event is for all residents of the Woodend/Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku area.

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA APRIL

Our Council representatives were well received when they came to talk to us about the Draft Annual Plan 2023-24. Mayor Dan was present to give an update on some other projects as well and it was great to see Councillors Al Blackie and Joan Ward present. Special thanks to Woodend-Sefton Community Board Chair Shona Powell who assisted with additional information and helped answer questions. Shona is a regular at the Cuppa events and we really appreciate her knowledge and support. The Waiora Links Trust Board have submitted on the Annual Plan requesting some extra seating in our communities and urging the Council to move ahead with plans for the new Pegasus Community Centre.

ANZAC DAY

The Waiora Links Team were pleased to be able to assist on ANZAC Day by providing morning tea following the dawn commemorations at Bob’s Bridge in Pegasus.

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA

Free Morning Tea for Residents of Woodend/Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku - 10.00am, Wednesday 10th May 2023

Pegasus Community Centre, 8 Tahuna St, near Flat White Café

Guest Speakers – Free Morning Tea – Meet new people!

Email: waioralinks@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Waioralinks

Former NZ Army Officer Dan Rosewarne spoke at the ANZAC Day morning tea which was attended by more than 70 people.

Alistair & Dan from WDC present The Good Home voucher to the lucky draw winner.

WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

8 Eders Road - Woodend

COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION

Every year, as temperatures drop, we see a significant increase in the number of house fires.

During 2017-2020, there was a 29% increase in the number of house fires in winter (JunAug). The majority of these are caused by or related to the increased use of heat sources in winter, such as heaters, chimneys, ash disposal, electric blankets and dryers. Two things to consider for preparation to ensure you are safe coming into winter are:

• Electric blankets - Check your electric blanket for damage before using it. Inspect the cord, control switch and plug for any damage and look for any kinks, worn or exposed wires, or scorch marks. You can visually check again each time you change the sheets. We recommend replacing after 5 years.

• Chimneys - Unseen debris in your chimney is a fire waiting to happen. Creosote is a black, tar-like substance that can build up inside your chimney when smoke doesn’t entirely escape. As it builds up, creosote can cause chimney fires, which can then lead to house fires. Make sure you have your chimney cleaned before the first fire of the season.

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

CANCER SOCIETY NORTH CANTERBURY

143 Percival Street, Rangiora 0800 226 695

northcanty@cancercwc.org.nz

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ CancerSocietyNC

CANTERBURY SPORTFISHING CLUB

New Members Welcome

Shayne Riwaka 027 664 0016

COLDSTREAM TENNIS CLUB RANGIORA

Paul 028 434 9928

GLADSTONE PARK ADVISORY GROUP

Chairperson: Mark Paterson 312 7439

KAIAPOI & PEGASUS CROQUET

Adrienne Lamb 021 265 7857

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Rachel Emmitt

021 203 6085

Available outside work hours

KAIAPOI TOY LIBRARY

9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi

10.30-12.30 Saturdays

www.kaiapoitoylibrary.org

LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND - PEGASUS

President John Canton 310 8157

Secretary Anne Attenborough 313 6124

Youth Centre Brian Attenborough 313 6124

LOLLIPOPS PRESCHOOL PEGASUS 943 4935 cm.pegasus@ledu.co.nz lollipopseducare.co.nz/location/pegasus

MENZSHED PEGASUS & WOODEND

COMMUNITY TRUST

Clive Jones 027 245 5770

John Burns 021 347 805

menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com

MUSIC AND PLAY

Meaghan 027 392 6409

NORTH CANTERBURY WOODCRAFT CLUB

Merv Laws 021 237 7105

Noel Graham, President 027 240 8112

PEGASUS BROWNIES

pegasusbrownies@gmail.com

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bookings and enquiries contact:

Waimakiriri District Council

Freephone: 0800 965 468

www.waimakariri.govt.nz

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE TEAM

Email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

PEGASUS MONDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP

Christine Johnston 021 179 7330

PEGASUS RESIDENTS GROUP INC

prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ PegasusResidentsGroupInc

PEGASUS WOODEND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Helen Power 313 5749

Pam Cleeve 03 3138120 / 021 170 9895

RADIO SAILING CLUB

Ian McGregor 027 595 9000

Paul Johnson 021 295 2587

RANGIORA BRIDGE CLUB

www.rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz rangiorabridge@xtra.co.nz 03 313 7941

RANGIORA TOY LIBRARY rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com

ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH

Men’s Group: Andrew 021 073 5730

Women’s Group: Amy 021 234 4253

Hall Hire: Elizabeth 313 4612

THE ASHLEY LODGE

Norme Shore - Secretary ashley.lodge@ymail.com

http://www.ashley28.net.nz

TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI

Email: tbwaimakariri@gmail.com 021 0265 4071

Website: waimakariri.timebanks.org Facebook: facebook.com/ timebankwaimakariri

TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL 313 2141

tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz

https://www.facebook.com/tuahiwi. preschool

www.tuahiwicommunitypreschool

WAIKUKU BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST

Woodend, Pegasus, Waikuku

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

waioralinks@gmail.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Waioralinks

WOODEND BADMINTON CLUB

Paul Henderson 0274 925 936

WOODEND BOWLING CLUB

President Gill Beale 310 6612

Secretary Sheryl Atkins 021 225 5778

WOODEND BOYS’ CLUB

John Harris 313 7832

WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

INC

President Mark Paterson

Secretary Kris Stacey kris@stacey.kiwi.nz

WOODEND COMMUNITY GARDEN

Co-ordinator: Andy Childs 027 512 2681 andyandsuechilds@xtra.co.nz

WOODEND FLOWER SHOW

President Shirley Wheeler 03 327 3414

Secretary Helen Power 313 5749

Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120

WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB

President Maxeen Dzenis 310 6164

Secretary Jo Reid 310 6122

WOODEND GARDEN CLUB

President Helen Power 03 313 5749

Secretary Chris Sutherland 0274 555 708

Treasurer Glenis Everts 03 930 8240

WOODEND GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY & NETBALL

President Tony Hurley 312 7311

WOODEND GYM CLUB

Simone Templeton 027 514 8363

WOODEND INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

Club President Andrew Petrie 022 592 8389

Club Captain Rex Macauley 313 3627 or 021 126 3344

WOODEND JUNIOR CRICKET

Amy Hallmark woodend.cricket@gmail. com

WOODEND METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Darryn Hickling 022 675 7391

minister.rangioramethodist@gmail.com

WOODEND NETBALL CLUB

President Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365

Secretary Vicki Attrill 021 244 1881 Woodendnetballclub@gmail.com

WOODEND PLAY CENTRE

027 353 2131

woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter

WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY

Jen Hall 312 7654 office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz

WOODEND RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Club Secretary - Darren Watts secretary@ woodendrugby.co.nz

Treasurer - Scott Murray-treasurer@ woodendrugby.co.nz

WOODEND SEFTON COMMUNITY BOARD

Chairperson Shona Powell, 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz

Deputy Chair Mark Paterson, 027 534 9112 mark.paterson@wmk.govt.nz

WOODEND SENIOR CRICKET CLUB

Robert Davey 021 762 963

WOODEND TENNIS CLUB

Jim Bucknell 313 9405

WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

CFO Shayne Robinson, 021 286 6574 www.fireandemergency.nz

PLUNKET NORTH CANTERBURY

Krystel Arboleda - Plunket Nurse

Plunketline 0800 933 922 Admin is 0800 184 803

NEXT ISSUE JUNE 2023

Deadline for advertisements and community articles - 25 MAY 2023

The Woodpecker Digital Issue Available on: www.issuu.com/ thewoodpecker4

Email: debs.thewoodpecker@ outlook.co.nz

Call: 021 863 877

Post: Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor PO Box 78333, Pegasus 7648

Futuna, A true story As told by Anastasia Marambos

In the 1800s, when you are dropped off on a remote island, there are no safety-nets or back-up plans. You can’t just pop over to the supermarket if you run out of supplies or see a doctor if you break a limb. You cannot write a friend to see how they are, much less ring them, for there is no postal service. You are nearly completely out of contact with the outside world. The French priest in his 30s who’d just been dropped off on Futuna was in exactly this situation. But, as he stood by the shore watching the ship sail away, he had better things to think about than his geographical position. He had work to do – souls to save. And where was missionary-work more needed than here, where cannibalism had been practised alarmingly recently?

Father Peter Chanel felt blessed and

honoured that he had been selected for this task, to bring the Gospel of Christ to the ends of the earth. It was a true honour to be a missionary to foreign lands. What concerned him most was not the prospect of martyrdom, but the uncertainty of how long it would take for him to learn the language, and, once he’d learned it, how effective his preaching would be. And would the people listen? Would they accept the Gospel?

As Chanel had feared, the people generally did not pay too much attention to his preaching. He worked hard there for three years, and then the king’s son sought Baptism. The angry king had Chanel clubbed to death. The heroic witness he bore probably was more effective than his teaching, for after his death many on the island embraced the Faith, he had brought to them, and today he is remembered as the patron of Oceania.

WOODEND VET PAWS

Why are vets so interested in urine?

Why this focus on urine?

Is your cat or dog with presenting with increased drinking, urinating inside or weight loss?

The kidneys are responsible for many things including filtering the blood in the body. Urine is one of the important windows into what is happening inside your pet.

From urine we can see if there is the possibility of hormonal issues such as diabetes, adrenal gland disease, kidney disease and other liver conditions.

So don't be afraid to bring in a fresh "sample". Your pet will probably thank you for it!

PAWS Vets is family owned

PAWS Vets have full medical and surgical care onsite

PAWS Vets provides 24 hour emergency care for clients

CONTACTS:

PHONE: 03 312 2669

EMAIL: pawsvets@gmail.com

ADDRESS: 71 Main North Road, Woodend (between vegetable and coffee shops)

HOURS: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Wednesdays