GNews 02.05.2024

Hewlings Tōtara: Tree of the Year finalist

On Monday, Hewlings Tōtara was among the six nominations for rākau o te tau (tree of the year) posted on treeoftheyear.co.nz. Voting is open from 1 May; winner announced on 5 June.

Rimu Tane nominated the tree, number CR/1290 on the New Zealand Tree Register.

Rimu says, “I’ve always been interested in trees with good stories. It’s part of why I created the competition while I was on the executive committee of the arboriculture association, so I always keep an eye out for them.”

He says he has only recently moved to Geraldine, and that, after spotting the tree and reading the plaque, he did some research and nominated the tree. “After two years of being involved in running the competition, I’m now excited to champion a great South Canterbury tree. Hopefully, with the support of this awesome community, we can make this the first South Island winner.”

For those unfamiliar with the history of Hewling’s Tōtara, the information provided on the website includes the following: “Believed to have been planted in 1864 to commemorate

the birth of Catherine Hewlings, this t ō tara (Podocarpus totara) takes pride of place on Geraldine’s main street, on the site where the town’s first house once stood. Catherine was the daughter of Samuel Hewlings and his wife, Nga Hei. Samuel, a young surveyor from England, would later become the first mayor of Timaru.

“In his earlier years, Samuel played an important role in surveying colonial New Zealand, working in Auckland, the Bay of Islands, and Canterbury. It’s likely that Samuel met his wife while working in the Bay of Islands. Records don’t provide much information about Nga Hei other than that she was born in Northland, the daughter of a Ngāpuhi chief.

“Though the hut burnt down in 1911, the memorial tōtara still stands - now slotted between commercial buildings - commemorating the spot where two people, both very far from home, worked to raise a family and build a town.”

To submit your vote for Tree of the Year, visit treeoftheyear.co.nz/2024trees. HUGH

MCCAFFERTY

Hewlings Tōtara on Talbot Street is one of six trees nominated for 2024 Tree of the Year. PHOTO: Supplied BELOW: In in 1854, Samuel Hewlings built a bark hut, Geraldine’s first house, that served as office and home. While there he planted the tōtara tree to celebrate the birth of his daughter, the first child born in Geraldine. Geraldine Museum houses a replica of the bark hut (GNews 02.03.24) PHOTO: Timaru Trails

EDITORIAL

Mr Fox has gathered quite the following in recent months, with numerous households in our neighbourhood watching out for him to return from his adventures.

At the behest of some of our neighbours, and because we really miss him, this is another WANTED notice for Mr Fox, aka Fox-in-Sox, who is now completely MIA.

If anyone in Hislop, Peel, Jollie or Totara Streets spots him, please take him into custody if you can, and/or call me on 027 899 0703.

In last week’s editorial I was considering writing a little ditty to celebrate Geraldine. It appears someone has already done just that, a copy of which was delivered to us during the week. Enjoy. xoxo FI

Geraldine

Is there a better place on earth

Than stately Geraldine, where The music fills the morning air From off yon babbling stream?

Is there a fresher air to breathe, Through Talbot’s forest green, That mingles with the scented flowers Around sweet Geraldine?

And where do people toil with pride With heart and soul unseen?

It only happens in this place That we call Geraldine.

The pioneers who built this town, Somehow, they had foreseen This little spot was Camelot. Still yet it’s Geraldine.

In future years with God’s good grace May all remain serene; This tranquil little haven, We know as Geraldine.

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.

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Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?

This speech was delivered by Geraldine High School Year-12 student Kohl Brown (16) at each of the local Anzac Day commemorations.

Why do we commemorate Anzac Day? Why are we all here? I’m 16 years old. Why does it matter to me what some old men did 109 years ago? They fought, and they died on the other side of the world, in a foreign land far away from our country. So, what does that matter to me? Why should I care?

I’ll tell you why I should care. I should care because those men died fighting for freedom. In a foreign country far away from any life they had known. They left behind their families. Their friends. Their farms. Their businesses and their communities. They left behind their New Zealand lives. Most of them were country lads, no different to most of us here in South Canterbury. They thought they were on a big adventure. They were told they would be home by Christmas. They had no idea what they were getting themselves into. To be honest, no one did. The horrors of WWI could not have been imagined by anyone. Some of those men who fought in Gallipoli and the nurses who tended their wounds never came home.

In fact, 2,779 New Zealand soldiers and nurses died fighting over a stark and barren piece of land in a foreign country that most of them had probably never even heard of. They did it because their country asked them to. Their king asked them to. They stood up, and they said they wanted to make a difference. There were some who were my age - that’s right - 16 years old. They thought war in a foreign country sounded like a bit of fun! So they fudged their birth certificates, and they signed up. And the New Zealand Army sent them off to the other side of the world. One of those 16-year-old lads who

died on the Gallipoli peninsula was from South Canterbury. I just can’t imagine how my Mum might feel to get a telegram saying that I’ve been killed and would never be coming home.

No burial. No headstone. Just a memorial plaque in a country on the other side of the world that [from] 1915 to 1918 might as well have been on the moon. No mum from New Zealand was ever going to be able to go and visit the memorial grave site of a 16-year-old killed in World War I. Or any other beloved son, for that matter. And that’s why Anzac Day is very important to me.

A few years ago, my Nan was doing some research on my grandfather’s family tree. Nan discovered that we had a Great Great Great Uncle who was killed at Gallipoli. He has no grave. They never found his body. But his name is on a memorial in Turkey. And up until a few years ago, our family didn’t even know his name. He wasn’t remembered on April 25th every year. And it wasn’t until my Nan did that research that we realised that Ebenezer Lindsay died at Chunuk Bair on August 6, 1915. He was 26 years old. And my Great Great Great Grandma did not have a son to bury. She did not have a grave to visit. And she would never have the money to go and visit the memorial at Chunuk Bair in Gallipoli that has Ebenezer’s name engraved on it.

So why do we remember [them] on Anzac Day? We remember Ebenezer Lindsay and all those other soldiers and sailors and nurses and airmen who died fighting for what their country told them was their duty. We remember because they were family, they were part of our community, because they were Kiwis just like you and me.

So why are we here on Anzac Day? It isn’t just for Ebenezer Lindsay and the other 2,778 who died at Gallipoli.

We remember the 167 who were killed on the transport ship Marquette, including 32 New Zealanders which includes 10 nurses from the New Zealand Army Nursing Service, one who was from Waimate. We remember the other 13,919 Kiwis who died in World War I. And let’s also not forget the nearly 1,000 men who died within five years of the war ending from their wounds and the 507 who died while in training from 1914-1918. We remember the more than 11,700 Kiwis who died in World War II. We remember the Kiwi military personnel who have died in other conflicts: 15 in the Malayan Emergency, 45 in the Korean War, 12 in the Borneo Confrontation, 37 in Vietnam, 10 in Afghanistan, and five in East Timor.

New Zealanders have always turned up and fought wherever there was a need. We must remember them because if we don’t, then who will? And, if we don’t keep remembering them, at some point in the future, they will be forgotten, and then we must ask ourselves, “What was the point?” Why did they make the ultimate sacrifice if there is no one left who remembers that?

I believe we remember every year that we enjoy freedom that is not enjoyed in some other countries around the world. We enjoy peace that is not felt in other countries in the world. We enjoy democracy, which some countries in the world are missing. And we enjoy the Kiwi way of life that other countries in the world will never, ever enjoy. I choose to think that we remember all these things so that we never forget all those who came before us and gave up so much for all of us. We will remember them.

BROWN

A video of Kohl’s five-minute speech can be found in the Anzac Day 2024 album on Geraldine RSA’s Facebook page - Ed

Geraldine High School Year-12 student Kohl Brown (16) delivers his speech to the crowd gathered at the Woodbury centotaph on Anzac Day.

PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty Around 500 people paid their respects to the fallen on Thursday at the New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair. The memorial commemorates the New Zealand soldiers who fought and fell during the Battle at Gallipoli. The New Zealand troops captured and held the site named Chunuk Bair, one of the highest points overlooking Anzac Cove. PHOTO: New Zealand Defence Force Ebenezer Lindsay’s name appears on the Chunuk Bair Memorial. PHOTO: NZ War Graves Project

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou

Anzac Day was fine and sunny, though wind gusts sent poppies and song sheets flying at Woodbury, and caused Peel Forest organisers to abandon the march to the cenotaph and take the lunch into the hall. As usual, all four events, Geraldine, Woodbury, Peel Forest, and Rangitātā Island, were well attended.

Geraldine High School (GHS) played a significant role in the ceremonies, with student leaders taking the stage. They read poems, including the iconic John McRae poem “In Flanders Field” (1916) and the 1918 response “We Shall Keep the Faith” by Moina Michael. The recitation of “The Ode of Remembrance”

in M ā ori by Ebony Pierson, GHS Rangatahi Leader, was followed by RSA President Squadron Leader John Bray’s recital in English.

GHS also provided Year-12 student Kohl Brown, who gave a polished address as one of the guest speakers, beginning with the rhetorical question of why a 16-year-old should be interested in “what old men did 100 years ago.” He explained the day’s importance by quoting the number of deaths in the many conflicts from World War I to Afghanistan. Citing himself as an example, he wondered about the 16-year-olds falsifying their birth certificates to join the great adventure. Six of

them were killed, he said. “How would my mum react to the death of her 16-year-old son?”

A number of those in attendance suggested to the reporter that the text should be printed in full in the paper (see page 2).

The other guest speaker was Lt Oliver (Ollie) Dalziel of the British Army Corps of Royal Engineers, who is currently stationed with the British High Commission. He spoke of the lasting bond between the British and the New Zealand military, which have often “stood shoulder to shoulder”. The Hon James Meagre MP was a third speaker at the Rangitātā Island service, also attended by Mayor Nigel Bowen.

At the latter service, participants were cautioned to protect children’s ears during a three-gun salute. After the service, Rangitahi leader Ebony Pierson took the 25-pound field gun for a “test drive,” successfully firing it after a briefing from the regular gun crew. It produced an impressive amount of fire and smoke, as well as a loud bang.

As is usual, the RSA contingent paused for a brief service at the Ōrari war memorial before returning to the rooms for a beer and a sandwich.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: An Anzac tribute at Rangitātā Island; GHS Rangitahi leader Ebony Pierson fires the 25-pound field gun at Rangitātā Island; Lt Oliver Dalziel of the British Army Corps of Royal Engineers makes his address at Rangitātā Island, while RSA President Squadron Leader John Bray (left) and the Hon James Meagre MP look on; Geraldine Primary School students approach the Geraldine cenotaph to lay a commemorative wreath; members of the Geraldine RSA march to the cenotaph accompanied by members of the Timaru Scottish Society Pipe Band. PHOTOS: Hugh McCafferty

Vicarage Geraldine awarded 5-stars

In April, The Vicarage Geraldine proudly announced its distinction as the only Qualmarkcertified 5-Star Gold ‘Boutique and Lodge’ property in the Timaru district and one of just five in the Canterbury region.

Steven Dixon, General Manager of Qualmark NZ, congratulates The Vicarage Geraldine on this award, which was independently assessed against criteria recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Qualmark is proud to add The Vicarage Geraldine to its diverse portfolio of amazing 5-star accommodation offerings.

Since its opening on October 1, 2019, The Vicarage Geraldine has redefined luxury accommodation, offering guests a luxury experience steeped in history with extraordinary attention to detail.

Nestled in the heart of Geraldine, The Vicarage Geraldine offers six rooms, each exquisitely appointed with super-king beds and ensuite facilities. Guests are invited to relax and unwind in two communal sitting rooms, fostering a

sense of camaraderie among travellers.

Originally built as an Anglican Vicarage and classified as a Category Two protected building by Heritage New Zealand, this historic landmark underwent a meticulous renovation led by proprietors Michael and Brigitte Barker. The result is a boutique hotel that seamlessly blends heritage charm with modern sophistication.

Despite facing challenges during the COVID19 pandemic, The Vicarage Geraldine remained resilient, thanks to the support of domestic travellers who explored New Zealand during the extended border closures. With over 75 per cent of its customer base being Kiwi road-trippers and local couples, it has become a cherished short-break destination for special occasions, reunions and intimate getaways.

International travellers, primarily from Australia, England, Northern Europe, the USA, and increasingly from Asia, contribute to the diverse tapestry of guests. The property encourages direct bookings, which account for 64 per cent

of guests, while also collaborating with online travel agents and international travel agencies.

With a commitment to continuous improvement, The Vicarage Geraldine maintains impressive guest review ratings, including five stars on Tripadvisor, 4.9 stars on Google, and an impressive 9.8 on Hotel.social. These accolades reflect the dedication to excellence that permeates every aspect of the guest experience.

Looking ahead, The Vicarage Geraldine aims to collaborate with local businesses to position Geraldine as a premier short-break holiday destination. With its vibrant arts scene, boutique shops, museums, gourmet food and beverage producers, riverside trails and native bush walks, Geraldine offers an idyllic escape for couples seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.

To book a room, phone 027 693 9027, email bookings@thevicaragegeraldine.co.nz or visit thevicaragegeraldine.co.nz.

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Excellence at local FreshChoice recognised

Geraldine identities Garry and Judith Sheed have been inducted as inaugural members of the FreshChoice Hall of Fame. Tim Cartwright, Woolworths’ Group NZ Head of Franchise, presented the award at a conference in Auckland on Thursday, 4 April.

The Woolworths board says in making the award, “The Geraldine store has become an integral part of the community, offering a fantastic range of products and actively engaging in community initiatives. Garry’s commitment to serving the community and providing exceptional service sets a benchmark for excellence in the industry.”

Garry says he is pleased to end his long career in the grocery trade with such a prestigious award. “It feels good to be recognised by my peers. … I am now looking forward to seeing Aaron and Bianca take it forward to the next

generation.”

For his part, Aaron Sheed says, “This was an awesome pat on the back for Judith and Garry for their tireless years of work but also a cool reminder of the road that got us here.”

Geraldine FreshChoice’s Melanie Fisher and her team were awarded Bakery Department of the Year, coming first out of 72 stores. The award was presented in-store by Jeremy Samuels, Business Partner at FreshChoice Group. The winning formula? Garry says, “We make what people want, and we make it from scratch in-store, starting with flour and water.”

HUGH MCCAFFERTY

After the conference, Geraldine FreshChoice Bakery Manager Melanie Fisher received the award from Business Partner FreshChoice Supervalue Jeremy Samuels. PHOTO: Supplied

Line dancing in the valley “good for your brain”

Pleasant Valley Line Dancers are all about “fun and laughter and exercise,” says Heather Holland. She and Gill Harbrow are co-instigators and leaders of the beginners’ line dance classes held weekly at Pleasant Valley Hall.

The two-hour sessions are “for anyone who wants to learn line dance,” says Gill. While they’re targeted at people taking their first steps in the dance style, the group includes experienced line dancers “happy to come along because there are new dances to learn.”

Line dance is choreographed sequences performed in rows without physical contact between dancers. Gill says, “You don’t have to worry about other people; you learn at your own rate.” Its disciplined appearance belies a complex heritage and easy fit with many musical genres.

While its exact lineage is unclear, it’s likely line dancing’s origins are in folk dance traditions from across Europe imported into the United

States at various times. At Pleasant Valley, as elsewhere, it’s matched with music from pop to country, Irish, jazz, waltzes, and more.

For both women, line dance is part of living well. “It’s my first love. I love music; I love dancing,” says Heather. Gill says, “You don’t have to have line dancing experience to do it. It’s not competitive. It’s good for physical fitness. And, because you’ve got to learn the dances, you stay focussed; it’s good for your brain.”

Pleasant Valley Line Dancers meet at Pleasant Valley Hall on Wednesdays 10am-noon from the beginning of February to the end of November. Fee $5 per session. Casual clothing and gym shoes recommended. To learn more, contact Gill on 027 442 3532 or Heather on 027 918 0482. JAN FINLAYSON

FROM LEFT: Tim Cartwright (Head of Franchise Woolworths New Zealand), Neville and Heather Brown (FreshChoice Barrington), Spencer Sonn (Managing Director Woolworths New Zealand), Brad Banducci (CEO Woolworths Australia), Judith and Garry Sheed (FreshChoice Geraldine), and Scott Perkins (Woolworths New Zealand Board Chair). PHOTO: Supplied

LEFT: Pleasant Valley Line Dancers get their feet moving PHOTO: Jan Finlayson

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Have your say on the Long Term Plan

Among the stallholders at Geraldine Farmers’ Market last Saturday was a contingent from the Timaru District Council (TDC) promoting the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan consultation document.

In common with other districts, we are seeing rate rises as increased costs affect council activity just as they affect households. Mayor Nigel Bowan explains that there will be a spike in expenditure on various infrastructure items that need attention. Three waters is one most people know about, but he says there are other

items, such as council-owned bridges, that need work. He says the council is keen to hear public views on the 10-year plan.

As council is proposing to borrow for much of the work, it is seeking the public view on how the debt should be managed. It is also asking what proportion should be spent on core infrastructure as opposed to community facilities (currently 80/20). TDC Manager Property Services Nicole Timney says that the responses will be entered into a spreadsheet so that while councillors will obviously not have individual

responses in front of them, they will have the collated views of the community.

A consultation document, “Finding the Balance”, with a two-page questionnaire, is available from council offices, and online at timaru.govt.nz/LTP. In addition to Saturday’s presence, councillors will be in Geraldine Library and Service Centre on Friday, 3 May (3-5pm) and 10 May (1-3pm). Consultations close at 5pm, Sunday, 12 May. Hearings will be heard 27-29 May with the final plan to be adopted 25 June.

HUGH MCCAFFERTY

Join the Long Term Plan conversation

As we reach the midway point of our [Timaru District Council] Long Term Plan consultation process, I encourage you all to join the conversation to ensure that Geraldine has a strong voice in the process.

It’s not often that the council asks for your help shaping the future of the district, but that time is now as we look for help in finding the balance over the next 10 years.

It’s about finding the balance between rates, affordability, and levels of service. It’s also about how we balance our approach to debt, balance income and costs, balance the things you use with the things you enjoy, and balance userpays with the common good.

This is the ideal time to get familiar with how council operates. It’s a chance to familiarise yourself with council’s future infrastructure strategy, financial strategy, the key projects council wants to undertake and how these will affect future costs to you as ratepayers.

We have made it really easy for you to have your say. Just go to timaru.govt.nz/LTP, where you can read all the big issues we’re facing, then click have your say. You can also pick up a copy of our consultation document from Geraldine Library, fill it out and drop it off there.

There has never been a better opportunity for you to have your say. It would be great to see the Geraldine Community lead the district with submissions.

Submissions close at 5pm, Sunday, 12 May [see ad back page for more details].

GAVIN OLIVER

FROM LEFT: TDC Councillor Stacey Scott, Geraldine Community Board member Rosie Woods, TDC staff member Steph Forde, Mayor Nigel Bowan, and TDC Manager Property Services Nicole Timney at Saturday’s farmers’ market. PHOTO: Hugh McCafferty

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Lamb and mutton prices down, venison doing well, dairy tight but holding

Greg Anderson, a lamb and cattle trader based near Lake Opuha, is Federated Farmers’ South Canterbury (Feds) president. GNews caught up with him recently for the latest in farming.

SECTOR ROUND-UP

SHEEP It’s been poor, disappointing. Wool has been disappointing for the last 20 years or so. And meat’s had quite a drop in price; both lamb and mutton are well back on the last couple of years.

BEEF Beef has been a bit more promising, but it’s back, too. It’s been dry in most of South Canterbury, and in Australia, so there’s a lot more product on the market.

DAIRY Their product price is holding up, but costs for everything have gone up, and interest rates have gone up too, so margins have been tight.

DEER The velvet’s back a bit, but still getting quite good money. But there’s a change coming in the China and Korea market that will have

an impact. Venison’s good, at a high point compared with previous seasons.

ARABLE They’ve had a good season. There was rain at the right time and a good harvest. But grain prices - wheat, barley, rape seed - are down.

GN: Feds have said they’re pleased the former government’s Resource Management Act’s replacement legislation is repealed. But what now?

GA: They’re going to need to redo the RMA, which should be good for all communities. It’s changed a lot over the years. It’d be nice to see a tidy-up to make it fit for purpose; it’ll make all the regulation better.

GN: Walkback of freshwater rules has gone down well with Feds, who say farmers can improve water quality and biodiversity themselves. What would that look like?

GA: At the end of the day, it’s good farming practice. There are always some bad eggs; the

majority will do it themselves.

GN: What response has Federated Farmers had from Government on its call for an independent inquiry into rural banking?

GA: Not the best. We’d like to see the inquiry carried out. The margins charged on some loans are of concern.

GN: How’s the campaign for strong wool going?

GA: We’re still working really hard with campaigning for strong wool. We haven’t seen much progress in the last couple of years, which is disappointing. But MPI [Ministry for Primary Industries] have said they’re putting New Zealand carpet in their new building. They’re walking the talk.

Learn more about Federated Farmers at fedfarm.org.nz. Contact Greg Anderson on 027 359 8504. JAN FINLAYSON

John is one of those people who fly under the radar. Along with a committed helper, he carries out work in Talbot Forest and the Waihi Riverwalk. In their own time, John and his helper set, bait and check predator traps which are provided by DOC.

The pair are passionate about protecting our native fl ora and fauna and have taken it upon themselves to carry out this important work. Since beginning their work, the birdlife in Talbot Forest has noticeably increasedin particular Kereru (wood pigeon) and Tui. Also, the native long-tail bats, which roost in the forest, are critically endangered and need protection.

They have also undertaken maintenance on the river walk along the Waihi River at Waitui Drive; again, this has been done on their own time.

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Lions’ straw bale drive dedicated to supporting the community

For many years, Geraldine Lions Club has been fundraising by selling pea and linseed straw bales, thanks to local gardeners.

A farming byproduct, the straw is used in two ways: gardeners layer it on top of the ground, where it helps control weed growth, and, as it breaks down, it also improves soil condition. Both types of straw will achieve the same end; it’s a matter of personal preference.

In farming, the bales Lions sell are known as medium-sized bales. But they are actually quite large, about 10 times the size of small ones, and are heavy, especially when wet.

Lions Club members transport them on a tractor with a front-end loader.

Geraldine Lions member David Doy says, “Many thanks to all who have already purchased from us; we are very grateful. Rest assured, your purchase will help a good cause. Our straw activity is just about over for this year, but we do still have a few bales left. If you would like some, please get in touch with me on 03 693 8033. We usually provide free delivery, but customers can pick up their own if they have a suitable trailer or ute.

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volunteers. All the funds we raise are dedicated to supporting charities and other worthy causes. As a registered charity, we are prohibited by law from using these funds for our club's operations. Our members' subscriptions cover those costs. This ensures that every dollar we earn from the public goes back to the public, making a real difference in our community.

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Sunday 26 May

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