The Oxford Observer April 2020

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Our rural areas like Oxford, which do so much to support our local economies, are going to need support as the country meets the challenges of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Well.....

How the world has changed in the last couple of weeks.

Terms like ‘social distancing’ and ‘self isolation’ have become the new normal.

At the time of writing this we are at Alert Level 4 where many businesses are unable to operate due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the restrictions that are in place.

Because of this we were unable to produce a publication where we would require advertisers, most of whom were not operating themselves, to pay for advertising.

That being said, our goal is to keep our advertisers names out there through the online digital platform at no cost .

Please remember these businesses when it comes time for them to start up again, as they will be in need of your support.

Keep in your bubble, check on people by phone or email to make sure they are doing okay.

I know for us, just having a chat to someone outside of our home every day is a real boost!

For those front line services and essential businesses that we all rely on, thankyou, we appreciate what you are doing for us as a community. You are doing an amazing job.

We hope to have the 100th issue of the Observer back into letterboxes in May. Please stay home whenever possible & stay safe.

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The impacts on local trade and farming are still to be gauged.

I recently met with Cam Henderson, president of Federated Farmers North Canterbury, which is adding its voice in asking the government to defer a raft of regulations being put on the sector to give farmers space to deal with Covid-19. As in New Zealand, when our farmers do well, Waimakariri does well, and we need to be supporting our farmers to face the current uncertainties without burdening them with a lot of regulations at this time.

I also met with Enterprise North Canterbury for an update on the impact of Covid-19 on local businesses. I am contacting business owners to check in with them and see if they need help in navigating avenues of assistance. We need to support our businesses to keep on staff and I support the package of assistance announced recently, which includes wage subsidies.

Please get in touch if you want to catch up with me on the impact of Covid-19 on your business.

One of the challenges for communities will be the effect of selfisolation on pastoral care. After the earthquakes, our communities came together and some wonderful, community-led models of care were developed, including Oxford’s I’ve Got Your Back initiative. These concerns were raised at the NZ Mental Health conference in Christchurch last month, at which I spoke as a member of Parliament’s Cross Party Mental Health Group. I had advocated for a cross-party approach to mental health and it’s encouraging to be able to work together across party lines on the challenges, like Covid-19, that face us as a nation.

I am here to support our community at this time.

Together, we can work through the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) as a community.

Please ring 03 310 7468 or email waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz to set up a phone call with me to chat about your issue so I can link you in to the help you need.

Matt Doocey - Waimakariri MP

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MP for Waimakariri Kaiapoi • 156B Williams St 03 327 0514 • kaiapoi@parliament.govt.nz Rangiora • Level 1 Conway Lane 03 310 7468 • waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz mattdoocey.co.nz MattDoocey.Waimakariri

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Kia ora kotou. Warm greetings to everyone in our community.

Firstly, I want to acknowledge that for many of you it’s been a difficult week. I know there’s a high level of uncertainty and things are changing almost on a daily basis.

I need to reassure you that the Council is working extremely hard to support our community and ensure all our essential services - water, roading, recycling and rubbish – will continue to operate smoothly through this difficult time.

We have shut all Council building and facilities in order to follow Ministry of Health guidelines in order to protect our residents.

We are closely following the situation, and as soon as it’s safe to reopen facilities, we will do so.

In the meantime we’re adapting and finding ways for people to access council services remotely.

Staff from departments such as the aquatic facilities, are being redeployed to assist our community in other areas. Our libraries already offer a range of digital services you can access now, and will be offering book delivery options for those who are isolated at home.

You can contact our Customer Services by email, phone, Facebook or Snap, Send Solve.

As far as possible, we will still be carrying out our normal activities, such as dog registrations, building inspections and LIMS. We do ask for your patience, as we get to finish updating these processes to accommodate the issues.

Mayoral Update

with DAN GORDON

The Council agreed to establish an Emergency COVID19 Response Committee which will streamline Council’s decision making.

The committee membership is made up of Councillors but with a focus on providing a fast response during this time.

Our Councillors are at this moment taking another look through our budgets and at the projects we had planned for the coming year. It’s important that our infrastructure is maintained, that we support our local contractors and we keep planning for our future growth. However there may be spending that can be deferred until this situation is behind us.

I encourage you to listen and follow the advice from the Government. Remain calm, look after one another I encourage you to listen and follow the advice from the Government. Remain calm, look after one another and when the restrictions ease – support our local businesses as much as you can.

Our community is strong and resilient. Our pandemic plans are up to date and Civil Defence are ready to activate if needed. We have been through hard times before, and together, united, we will beat Covid-19.

Dan Gordon - Waimakariri Mayor

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The GARDEN behind TUAHIWI BOTANICALS words & photos by Cathy Dee

Cathy Bouma, is the force behind Tuahiwi Botanicals, a range of handmade natural products made with the herbs she has collected and grown over 11 years, after completing an apprenticeship in Herbal Medicine.

The garden was started from scratch, without spray on 2ha bare farmland at the end of 2010, using a ‘no-dig’ method, which involved layers of cardboard to suppress the grass, with pea straw, leaves and compost heaped on top.

“It took a bit of getting used to the heavy clay soil having moved here from Burwood where the soil was nice and loamy.”

She picks the flowers and/or leaves at their peak, and they are naturally air dried, before being turned into a variety of products which she sells from home, and online at tuahiwibotanicals.co.nz.

Small batches of natural skin care products and herbal tea blends were originally made for her own use, but when she started to give away extras to friends and family, they quickly gained popularity, so Cathy started making some available for sale.

She hands me a cup of ‘Tulsi Spice’ tea which smells divine, but as someone who really isn’t keen on tea, especially when they smell great, but taste completely different, I was pleasantly surprised to say that the taste lived up to the scent.

We then head out to her garden, which is winding down for Autumn but still looks incredible. We are accompanied by Bernie, a small red dog who inspects everything along the way as if he was responsible for it all.

He’s a dear little chap who makes me laugh with his quiet insistence on leading the way.

The diversification of herbs is astonishing, and I am taken on a tour of herbal variety and piquancy.

I am almost bowled over by the strength in flavour of many of them from sweet to bitter, to hot to fresh, these are herbs as I have never tasted before.

Cathy points to a beautiful patch of tall brilliant yellow ‘fluff’, so filled with bees it almost sounds as if the bush itself is humming. “Goldenrod - the bees love it,” she says in the understatement of the day.

Then we move into the tunnel house, where the more delicate species are grown and I am treated with a display of beautiful passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), I taste raw stevia – very very sweet - and we stand around chatting and eating the most delicious grapes I think I’ve ever tasted.

After an influx of aphids in the tunnel house, Cathy introduced a small parasitic wasp from Bio-Force which cleaned up the aphids in short order! four

The tunnel house is big enough to house a small eco-system, and Cathy makes sure the beneficial insects are kept happy by allowing brassicas to flower, and by growing plants such as Phacelia (Blue tansy) alongside her precious fruits and herbs. There is no need for sprays.

There is even a thriving population of skinks living happily in there.

She shows me the small shop, set up in a gorgeous old gypsy caravan, in which all her hard work is displayed in its final form. There are herbal salves for first aid and a special range of beard oils for men, perfumed oils, a skin care range along with an assortment of herbal teas. In spring she has a range of plants for sale.

Not only does Cathy grow and make her produce, but she also runs workshops where people can come and learn about how to use botanical powders to make skin products.

I ask Cathy what she feels is the most important aspect of creating a herb garden. “The soil, care and attention must be paid to the soil…unless you are growing some of the hardy Mediterranean herb like rosemary” she laughs, “That will grow pretty much anywhere”.

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD - APRIL 1 2020

Council Business Continues through Alert Level 4 The vast majority of our staff are now working from home with key staff only out in the community to carry out essential duties.

As we all adjust to the COVID-19 normal we want to reiterate the Council is open for business (remotely) and you can contact us in a number of ways: • Council Rangiora Service Centre office@wmk.govt.nz or 0800 965 468 • Or search for us on facebook @WaimakaririDistrictCouncil • Try our online options waimakariri.govt.nz/services/online-services • Snap Send Solve App. A couple of keys changes in service provision includes the temporary closure of our transfer stations in Rangiora and Oxford. This means that you can only drop rubbish in official Council bags into the skip at each of these transfer stations during normal working hours.

There are also a few changes to the building services that we can provide during this time mainly those activities that require some sort of site visit or inspection will need to be put on hold until Alert Level 4 is lifted.

In line with Government guidance we’ve closed our playgrounds, dog parks, skateparks and access gates to beaches.

We have made contingency plans to enable decisions to be made by Council during the COVID-19 outbreak.

We have set up an Emergency COVID-19 Response Committee with all members of the Council. This same response was adopted following the Canterbury earthquakes.

All Community Board meetings as well as Committees, Joint Committees, Working Groups and Steering Groups are suspended until further notice. The new Emergency COVID-19 Response Committee will deal with any Board or Committee business.

A key focus for the COVID-19 Response Committee in the coming weeks will be to consider if changes need to be made to our Draft Annual Plan 2020/21. The community are at the heart of that decision making process and we will keep you updated.

We will also be working with our partners to see how we can best support our community through this. This includes our business partners, health sector and social service providers.

We will continue to provide community information and updates through our website waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19 and Facebook as well as through the local newspapers. Please share with your family and friends across your virtual networks.

Please take care of each other, follow the rules and be kind.

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Be kind. Check-in on the elderly or vulnerable.

Make a difference by: • checking-in on any elderly or vulnerable people you know • dropping supplies to those at home sick.

Find out more at Covid19.govt.nz

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Support for families Locally there are people who can help: • Presbyterian Support Phone 03 313 8588 • Age Concern Canterbury Phone 0800 80 33 44.

There are a number of local food banks – you can contact them by phone only: • Kaiapoi: Kaiapoi Community Support Phone 03 327 8945 • Rangiora: Hope Trust Phone 03 928 3066 • Oxford: Oxford Community Trust Phone 03312 3006.

Business support • ENC Business Support team at: office@enterprisenc.co.nz • For a list of useful and regularly updated links specific to businesses dealing with COVID-19 visit the ENC COVID-19 page.

Temporary accommodation • For help to self-isolate if you can’t in your own homes or are travellers visiting New Zealand and do not already have suitable self-isolation accommodation arranged. You can find out more at temporaryaccommodation.mbie.govt.nz/ covid-19/ National helplines • There is a dedicated Healthline 0800 number for COVID-19 health advice and information - 0800 358 5453. This is supported by online at covid19.govt.nz. For other health related issues call 0800 611 116 • ‘Need to talk?’ service on 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor • Mental Health Crisis Line phone or text 7174 available 24 hours • Youthline 0800 376 633 or free text 234.

Their website also has a web chat facility youthline.co.nz

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ENROLLED PATIENTS To all patients, while we acknowledge these are difficult times for everyone, we want to give you information so we can continue to best serve our community. All portal appointments booked will be delivered by a phone consult.

If necessary you will be brought in for a face to face appointment following the phone consult.

The front door will be locked to control traffic in the practice and maximise staff and patient safety with social distancing.

All patients booked for a clinic appointment are asked to remain in their car and text their arrival to 021 0251 2634.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER. If you have a telephone consult the provider will call you. You will only be called once.

Phone the practice if you have an urgent situation. Please send non-urgent questions via the portal.

Please help us help you by minimising unnecessary phone calls.

Check www.covid19.govt.nz for info or www.healthinfo.org.nz for general medical info.

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS If you require a repeat prescription we all requests will be reviewed by the GP to see if we can issue this without an appointment given the present situation.

Please request this through our portal if you have registered.

All prescriptions will be faxed to Oxford Pharmacy unless otherwise specified.

All fax fees will be waived by both the Medical Centre and the Pharmacy.

If you are unwell or at risk please phone the pharmacy to arrange and discuss collection options.

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A massive thank you to all my wonderful staff throughout this very stressful (and constantly changing) situation, you have all been amazing and have put your own worries and concerns about your own families to one side to ensure Oxford Pharmacy was able to continue to operate and supply our community.

The Oxford community has shown amazing patience and kindness during this time and we thank you for all the kind words and thoughts – and chocolates! – that have bolstered us through the last week or so. + We will be OPEN at ALL alert levels, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. (please note we will be closed Saturday mornings until further notice) + Please do not enter the pharmacy if you are unwell with ANY kind of cold / flu or are in any of the at risk categories for exposure to COVID-19. + Please phone us first to ensure your prescription is ready. + We have a one-in, one-out policy operating to ensure the 2m social distance is observed. + You are still able to purchase other items, we will just do the shopping for you as you will be unable to self-select from the shelf. + If you are unable to come and collect your prescription yourself, please phone us to organise a safe way of gett ing your medication to you. + PHARMAC have asked us to dispense all medications monthly until further notice, to help ease the pressure on the supply chain.

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Message in a Wallet words & photo by Shaz Davis

The local Lions Club of Oxford and Districts has developed a useful wallet-sized emergency information card, for people to carry in their wallet for reference in the event of an emergency.

The Message in a Wallet pack includes emergency contact details and medical information, and comes in a clear plastic pouch. The project took about a year to get off the ground.

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He tweaked the design used by the UK Lions counterp Lions Club, as well as St John, the fire brigade and the

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“It is the sort of thing you fill in once, put it in your wa have to use it.

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ne, but it is assisted by being a paper copy, s it is usually used by older or infirm people, ays David.

parts and took a rough paper version to the medical centre for feedback.

us get the final design right, and we printed ut,” says David.

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Bearded Dragons as pets

words & photo by Cathy Dee

A dragon isn’t a pet that usually springs to mind when considering a cute little addition to the family.

Anita and Jason Fischer, along with their daughter Chelsea, are proud owners of a beautiful bearded dragon named Fusa, and it is clear that they all love him, and have even developed a relationship with him.

At first Anita wasn’t keen on the idea of a dragon as a pet, but when Jason left her in charge of him for a few days while he was away, she says she completely fell in love with him. “He really does have such a personality! “ Native to Australia, bearded dragons are gentle, inquisitive, and clean.

With life spans that can reach 15 – 20 years, they are a serious commitment; Jason recommends doing your homework before purchase.

The dragons grow to around 60cm so a ‘vivarium’ or enclosure of at least 1200mm in length is the first investment.

Originating in desert regions, these lizards are heat lovers but they also need a ‘cool’ side to their enclosure.

It is recommended that you set up a heat lamp to around 35 – 40 degrees for basking under but also a ‘cool’ side which should be around 26 degrees.

Special lighting is needed in the form of a UVA/UVB tube light, this is critically important in order for them to make vitamin D, which they need to help them absorb calcium, and needs to be on for around 12 hours.

Jason and Anita take Fusa outside for time out on the grass in the sun during the summer, so we let him out while I am there.

It is fascinating to see him rise up on this legs and scamper around, stopping to sample dandelion leaves before sinking flat to the ground to bask in the sunshine. “He loves his time out” says Anita, “sometimes he sulks when it is time to go back to his house”.

A place to hide is important for the dragon to feel safe, this can be a hollowed piece of driftwood or a box.

The enclosure needs a form of substrate, to mimic the natural habitat, you could set them up on a natural calcium substrate with flat basking rocks along with large pieces of driftwood to climb on although many people, Jason says most people prefer to use artificial grass “They dig, gravel would go everywhere.

They need a surface that has a texture that they can scratch themselves on, this is really important during shedding”.

Jason explains that dragons shed their skin as they grow, and that this process appears somewhat uncomfortable, but can be helped by misting with water or allowing them a 10 – 15 minute soak in shallow warm water.

Misting them is also a good way for them to stay hydrated, as they lick the droplets off their nose as they would do in the wild with rainfall.

The dragon’s diet is varied with a mix of live insects, crickets and meal worms are ideal, vegetables and non-citrus fruits. Specifically formulated reptile pellets are a good idea also to ensure they are getting enough essential vitamins and minerals including Vit D3 and calcium. Twice a day feeds are ideal, but don’t panic if the dragon doesn’t eat a meal as long as he is healthy and alert.

For most of the year these little guys are fairly active, however, over the colder months, they may go into ‘brumation’ which is the reptile equivalent of hibernation. During this time, they become sluggish and less interested in eating. Leave them alone and don’t disturb them too much over this period.

Most dragons love to climb (the exception to this rule being Fusa!) In the wild, a dragon shows dominance over another by climbing to a higher perch. Male dragons can be aggressive towards each other in fighting for territory, and actually are perfectly happy on their own, as they are naturally solitary animals only pairing up to mate.

The Bearded Dragon is not cheap, the cost of the reptile, along with the set up could set you back a couple of thousand dollars; however, there is a lot to be said for these guys as a novel and fascinating choice of pet.

ACC Continued “The Minefield That is ACC” You’ll recall in the last two editions I’ve been talking about ACC. In particular how that effects those of us that are self-employed or small business owners. What I’ve called “the minefield that is ACC” because in these circumstances it is indeed a minefield. Because ACC is both a default system and designed for the majority, when it comes to income compensation, it works very well for those of us that are employed. Not so well where our income is variable because of what we do and how we do it.

However, there is one part of ACC that effects everyone regardless of how we earn our livelihood, and that is claims. Both for the medical costs and income compensation.

Let’s go back to my very first column on ACC. You’ll recall I talked about why we have ACC and when ACC accept liability for both medical cost and income compensation. ACC was first formed in order to negate the need for private litigation when an accident occurs, and the victim suffers a loss.

A loss could be either (or both and, often is) the cost of the medical treatment or loss of income as a result of being unable to work.

We’ve all heard and seen what happens in such places as the US where there is no ACC. Private litigation is how victims are compensated for their loss.

You’ll have heard the stories of lawyers following ambulances to tout for business on a “no win, no fee” basis. Very messy and often very unjust, for both parties!!

So, we have ACC. ACC accept liability in the case of an accident.

So, what is an accident? I guess it could be best described as a specific incident, that causes a specific injury, on a specific day at a specific time. Most of the time that’s really easy. If you have a fall and break your leg as a direct result of that fall, it is deemed an accident and you have ACC cover.

But what happens if after a number of years your leg starts playing up again. Is that a direct result of the fall? Or an accident? Arguably not. Just wear and tear with age.

This where ACC’s liability become somewhat blurred. And in recent times they have become at lot more stringent on what they will accept liability for. Those issues that result over a longer period of time, either through sports or work, are less likely to be accept

by ACC. What do we do then if we can’t work? What do we do when our sick leave runs out? Then our annual leave runs out? What then?

And, by the way, only 25% of us that can’t work are incapacitated as a result of an accident. 75% of us are incapacitated by an ailment, not an injury. No ACC here!!

Private income protection comes in many different forms. Private medical insurance also comes in many different forms.

A number of options are available depending on such things as age, occupation, health, debt and so on. It’s a complicated matter and needs appropriate advice.

But, if you think ill health only happens to others and never to you, then think again. Illness, especially serious illness is not discriminatory. It can happen to any of us at any age from any background.

If you rely on physical exertion to create your income, to pay your bills and keep the lifestyle you and your family are accustomed to, then you need to talk to us about your best options to ensure that your income continues when you can’t work.

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The Chapter One Brazi

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There is a new class in town which promises to deliver strength, fitness and Four years on from taking it up himself, Josiah Hodgson has started teachin learn the discipline of a martial art, based on the tradition of Jiu-Jitsu.

The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an interesting one, beginning thousands Often attacked and robbed by pirates, the monks, not the most athletic of p A style of fighting that focused on leverage through technique to repel thei A mix of yoga, technique and strength, you have to be smart, flexible and a Jiu-Jitsu soon spread with Buddhism throughout Asia and into Japan, wher In the early 20th century several Japanese practitioners travelled to Brazil wh which is extremely popular today.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, known as BJJ is a fantastic form of self defense that can b – a smaller weaker person can successfully defend him or herself against a b by the use of leverage and weight distribution.

There is no kicking or hitting involved, the fight is mostly on the ground inv in a wrestling style that disables opponent.

Proponents will tell you that this is a sport that not only promotes physical fi All about defense, BJJ allows the fighter to take control and finish the fight More than that, the philosophy of BJJ infiltrates many aspects of life, even h hostile behaviour one may encounter through work or in family situations.

This makes it particularly effective for helping children deal with being bullie

JJ’s classes, run every Tuesday and Thursday – 5.30pm – 6.30 for children (a and 6.30 – 8pm for adults are already proving popular just a couple of week

The classes involve a fair bit of strength training along with ‘drills’ which ser of attuning your body’s muscle memory so that a certain move becomes au JJ demonstrates this to me with a couple of moves that look almost dance sense of strength and grace.

“It’s not as intimidating as it sounds” he says, “come along and give it a go

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OXFORD OLDIES RUGBY

more players “WANTED” to fill up our team.

ARE YOU 35 YEARS OR OLDER

We play about every 2nd or 3rd Sunday at Oxford and also at away venues .

You only need Boots All other gear is provided by the club If you are interested please contact one of the people below and have a chat.

Unfortunately we cannot give a date for the first game but will advise when we are able to confirm.

Gary Stubbs - 021 314 788 Jason Skurr - 021 763 210 Robin Frahm - 03 312 4556

Your favourite local independent bookshop with the latest & greatest titles, hand chosen with you in mind.

Impeccable book recommendations, thoughtfully curated clothing & great gifts ideas.

Whether you’re popping by or visiting Oxford we would love to see you at the best (not so) little book shop in Canterbury.

Di Moreira

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“Di took on every vendors feedback and gave clear advice as to what we could do to remove any detractors. Di is approachable and with her calm nature everyone who engages with her feels like they can trust her. We are so happy that our paths crossed and that we had wonderful agent to support us through the process of selling. We can wholeheartedly say we love Di and would highly recommend her and believe she is a credit to Property Brokers.”

10/10 Client Experience Laura-Louise and Richard Acock pb.co.nz Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

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• Over 80 well-schooled horses available or BYO • Preparation for certificates • Dressage, Show Jumping & Cross Country • Weekend courses • School holiday courses • Full livery service available “We now offer Payment Plans through Ezypay that allow you to make small regular payments for your horse riding”

Kowhai Residential School of Riding Ltd 711 Island Road, Oxford Ph: 03 312 4309 www.kowhai.co.nz

Email: info@oxfordfarmersmarket.co.nz

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Self Service

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Ph: 03 312 4521

• General/Family Dentistry • Facial Pain • Periodontal Therapy • Minor Oral Surgery • Oral Medicine Specialist • Oral Cancer Detection • Clinicians all New Zealand trained • Super Gold and Community Services Card Discounts Open Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 www.pagdental.com

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www.womersleys.co.nz Bowen Therapy UY A Gentle therapy for every body and any age.

PAG Silverstream Dental 4/42 Silverstream Boulevard Silverstream 03 925 8003 pagsilverstreamdental@gmail.com

Contact Johanna Lettink, registered practitioner for 20 years Ph. 312 1316 or 021 269 0371 www.bowtech.com

Chimney Sweep Winters Coming!! Rotary Brush Technology From $70 single story Book now before the rush 0800-SWEEP ME or 021-0277-1927

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Phone 027 630 2230 Real milk. For a naturally better life. www.facebook.com/CavanFarmFreshMilk

Leather & Fashion Handbags and wallets, possum/merino NZ gifts, jewellery, art and homewares.

Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust.

Ph: 312 5595.

Manuka Honey and other New Zealand-made skincare ranges for men and women. Homeopathic remedies for the whole family. Also Kings Seeds. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust. Ph: 312 5595.

Email: route72@clear.net.nz.

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Second hand Style with Kerri Booth

Smile! You are on Candid Camera!!

I honestly feel like someone is going to jump out and say ‘It’s all a joke” where I would smartly reply that ‘it’s not funny and if this is your idea of a joke then you need your head read!’.

Over the last couple of days I have felt so many different emotions for so many different situations. One of the blessings, is that I still have this wee space in the corner of the best magazine in the world, and Convid 19 is not taking over my column. I will use this space as I always have, to talk about what I love.

So imagine if you were given four whole weeks of very few interruptions to create a bubble and a space that reflects what you love best. You wouldn’t have to jam everything into a spare afternoon. You could break it down into small bite size pieces and really enjoy the process of being able to evaluate what you have, and if it fits into your bubble. Well people guess what! You don’t have to imagine. By some plot twist, we have been gifted this time.

So my expertise of creating magical bubbles is in the wardrobe.

It can be a daunting task if you try to tackle the whole wardrobe all at once. Making outfits work, and sorting your wardrobe are two very different things. Today I’m going to discuss sorting your wardrobe. I have listed 20 tasks, and they can all be done in your own time. Each task means that you need to empty and clean the space as well.

Here we go: Day 1: Sort through all your scarves, wash and fold, make a donation pile.

Day 2: Sort winter shoes. Polish, clean, wash laces, make a pile of any that need to be fixed.

Day 3: Sort summer shoes. Polish and clean. Throw any broken or not worn. Store away.

Day 4: Jewellery, look at your storage system, discard broken items or fix, clean.

Day 5: Sock drawer! Tip out and match odd pairs, throw those with holes or stretched items.

Day 6: Underwear drawer. Throw out any with holes, broken elastic, list items you need to purchase Day 7: Pants, Trousers, Jeans. Try on and ditch items that are no good, fold and sort.

Day 8: Skirts. Hang all together in one area and colour coded. Take out items that don’t fit.

Day 9: Dresses, sort summer from winter. Swap winter to the front. Hang in colour order Day 10: Jumpers and merino tops, fix any holes, freshen up and wash, fold Day 11: Activewear! What is comfy and what is not? Old and holey needs to go.

Day 12: Nightwear and PJ’s. Old and holey needs to go. Make a list to purchase.

Day 13: Jackets/Blazers. Fix/mend any holes, fallen off buttons, wash and freshen, check pockets.

Day 14: Handbags. Empty and wash! Freshen the linings, clean out the rubbish.

Day 15: Hats and gloves, check for holes, wash and freshen. Wash caps.

Day 16: Sort all the ‘at home clothes’. How much do you actually need?

Day 17: Clean all your mirrors.

Day 18: Wallets and Belts. Clean out your cards, receipts. Sort the belts Day 19: Take a small piece of fabric and sew into a bag (can do by hand).

Full with rice and add your favourite scent.

Tie with a piece of ribbon and hang from your wardrobe rail.

Day 20: Open your wardrobe and survey all the good work you have done!! Use this time to work through the ‘fix’ pile.

Hopefully this helps you to break sorting your wardrobe into bite size pieces and sets you up for the awesome next step which is making outfits (my favourite bit).

Stay safe and look after that bubble of yours.

Kerri Booth 021 059 0984

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Local resources during lockdown.

Cheryl Simes from Kiwilaw has set up a website at https://isolationhelpoxford.nz with information on assistance available in the community at this time.

There is info on things like ‘What can your tradie do over this time’, how to get help with your computer, and getting affidavits and statutory declarations witnessed.

Check it out for more helpful information.

STATIONHOUSE CAFE “Dining with a view” Lunch, brunch, morning or afternoon tea

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EMERGENCY SERVICES Police report with Oxford Constable

Mitch Alatalo

I find myself sitting here and thinking back only a few weeks, life was pretty normal as far as my life can go but now I keep reading, “we are heading into unprecedented times� and yes I guess we can say that, I know from my point of view I have never experienced anything on such a wide scale a world changing event.

In saying that, I implore everyone out there, this is a time to look after one another, sure you and your immediate family members should be foremost in your mind, but also take the time to say hi to your neighbours. We are a strong community who looks after one another.

I think if I can say one thing, smile, give someone a wave and enjoy the simple things, a smile goes a long way.

Now back to business, there has been an increase in burglaries in the area again so make sure your valuables are labelled and ensure your property is secure, that means lock your doors and take your keys out of your vehicles when they are in the garage.

Last but not least with the change of season and the cooler weather its time to cast your eye over your vehicle, how is your tread, are you happy with the way your vehicle is fairing coming into the cooler months because now is the time to make those changes.

Once again thanks for your time, be safe feels safe.

Fire Emergency report with Oxford Chief Fire Officer

Trevor Ealam

Well it was another busy month for the Brigade with eleven calls.

We were asked to assist the Rangiora Brigade at a large vegetation fire in the Ashley river which involved several other brigades and asked to assist the Cust Brigade at a tractor fire.

In our area we were asked to attend a permitted rubbish fire, two vegetation fires caused by downed power lines, one motor vehicle accident with no injuries, three un-permitted rubbish fires, one private smoke alarm activation, and one barbecue fire.

This brings our total calls for the year to twenty.

This months message is; With the recent rains there is a possibility the prohibited fire season may be downgraded to a restricted fire season which means a permit maybe required.

If a permit is obtained you will still need to phone the fire communication centre to let them know when you are going to burn, the address etc, have water on hand and let the neighbours know of your attentions.

COVID-19 UPDATE All our Brigade training and meetings etc have been suspended.

Any of our members that are over seventy years of age or those with a comprised immune system have been stood down.

Vehicle checks and operational equipment will be checked once a week by our duty personnel.

To do this there will be only one person at the station at any one time, so the siren should still be tested a twelve hundred hours on Saturdays.

The Brigade is still operational and still able to respond to emergencies.

We have been issued with extra personal protection equipment should we have to respond to incidents.

If we all keep to Covird 19 rules be patient we will get through this, look after one another.

KEEP SAFE.

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St Peter Chanel Catholic Parish Sacred Heart Church, Oxford

ENQUIRIES: Waimakariri Parish Ph: 03 313 6285

Oxford Butchery

REGULAR SUNDAY MASS: 8.30am

Farm Fresh Flavour Fresh to your Plate

Retail Quality Meat & Smallgoods Award Winning Old Fashioned Dry-cured Bacon & Ham. From Paddock to Freezer - we can homekill & process your stock ready for the freezer.

EVENING MASS Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

Small Prayer & Reflection Groups

dipl. NSF , CCNM/NZSE, RMT-MNZ

Held every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm Oxford Church Centre

Marina Vermaat

ALL WELCOME | Call Josie 022 089 8331

64 High Street Oxford 7430

OXFORD DISTRICT

UNION PARISH

Bookings essential

Sharing Christ in our Fellowship and Community

Oxford Butchery Ltd

UNION (METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN) PARISH SERVICES FOR APRIL 2020

4th Generation Family Butchers

44 Main Street - Oxford

Ph 03 312 4205 | A/H : Ph Shane 03 312 4709 MPI APPROVED

For Beautifully Handcrafted Books Tessa Warburton BOOKBINDER • Restoration • Repair • Private Tuition

Due to COVID-19 our services are cancelled until further notice.

03 312 4731

AGAPE DANCE ACADEMY Joyful dance tuition with christian values in Oxford

Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ Email: agapedanceacademy@gmail.com Miss Belinda-Principal Ph. 021 049 1315

For up to date information see Church notice board.

Angel Cats Boarding Cattery

If you need help of any kind please ring the Parish clerk

Phone: 03 312 4399/027 419 6311 Email: tessawarburton@gmail.com

& Pet Supplies (ukmax on Trade Me)

52 Church Street, Oxford

ALL WELCOME

Phone 312 1452 & 0210 424367 Email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz

UNION PARISH MINISTER: REV. LAURENCE ENNOR PH: 03 357 4475 (Home) or 027 233 4687 (Mob) PARISH CLERK: MRS ANNE CROFT Ph: 03 312 5513

Probate application

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- $690* including GST & High Court fee Kiwilaw – www.kiwilaw.co.nz

Cheryl Simes

021 701 838 / 03 312 1508 Oxford Local - Nationwide Service ‘Just because a lawyer holds the will, it doesn’t mean they hold the purse strings.

Check their fees first.’

Oxford Community Trust

Need a Pre-school ?

Online Will $69

Kiwilaw – www.kiwilaw.co.nz

‘Just do it!’

Hours: 8am-11am & 4pm-6pm Phone: 03 312 5744 Mob: 027 457 4431 Email: Theresa@coolcats.nz “Time spent with cats is never wasted” 1891 South Eyre Rd

The Oxford Community Trust office is closed, but we have people working remotely.

If you require assistance for things such as prescription pickups or urgent medical transport please contact us at 03 312 3006, 021 995 972 or email jo@oxfordtrust.co.nz.

Oxford Early Learning Centre Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

4Nursery for 6 months onwards 4Interactive area for 2-3 year olds 4School readiness classroom for 4-6 year olds 4Great teacher/child ratios with passionate staff 4Community focused team supporting our families/whanau for over 29 years

166 High Street | Ph: 03 312 4757 (Behind Baptist Church)

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Community Directory Agape Dance Academy Beautiful ballet, Joyful Jazz & Contemporary and Tap Dance for 3yrs to Adult in Oxford.

Free first trial class email agapedanceacademy@gmail.com Facebook : Agape Dance Academy NZ ph. Miss Belinda 021 049 1315 Cake Decorating Fondant Modeling Club Learn the art of cake decorating - any experience welcome

Ph Patsy 021 022 01656

Cust Bowling Club Club days Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1.30pm. Come along and have a go, ph: 312 5892.

Cust | Oxford St John Cadet Group and Ambulance Supporters Scheme Committee, ph: 3125839 or 3125538.

Cust Toy Library Indoor and outdoor toys to borrow. Open Sat 10-11.30am & Mon 9.30-10.30am at Cust

Community Centre.

Cust - West Eyreton Play Centre behind the Cust Community Centre, Mill Road, Cust Open Tues - Wed - Thurs Mornings Phone 03 312 5654 for more information Darfield Line Dancers Every Wednesday - 6:00pm - 8:30pm $7 per night Darfield Rec Centre.

All levels - Two left feet OK. Great fun.

Contact Jenny 03 312 4896 or 0274 452 285 JP Signing Centre Oxford Library every Thursday.

If you have any documents that need to be signed by a JP, there is a JP signing Centre at the Oxford Library every Thursday 11am until 1pm.Free session. Appointment not necessary. Just call in.

Oxford Promotions

Line Dancing at Oxford Pearson Park Pavilion Monday mornings 9.30-11.30 am Beginners & Improvers, Oxford Club Monday evening 5-8 pm All levels, no partners needed Variety of music, First timers please ring first. ph Jenny 0274 452 285 or 03 3124 896 Monday Cafe Come along for a chat and morning tea at the St James-on-the-Cust hall every 4th Monday 10-11.30am. All ages welcome, ph Sandra on 03 310 2074.

New To Oxford?

Join us for coffee/tea and a chat at Cafe 51 on Main Street,10am every 1st and 3rd

Monday of the month.

Oxford Alpine Taekwondo Classes - Mondays & Wednesdays Oxford GP Hall Cubs: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Early Class : 5:00pm – 6:00pm Late Class : 6:00pm – 7:30pm Phone Matt 027 432 4249 or email info@OxfordTaekwondo.club First three classes are free.

Oxford Bird Rescue Raptor rehabilitation specialists at 77 Sales Road , Oxford ph: 021 292 7861 Oxford Community Gardens Meets every Thursday 10am beside the Men’s Shed, Pearson Park.

All welcome, ph: 312 1536.

Oxford Community Men’s Shed The Oval, Pearson Park. Tuesday 7pm - 9pm Men and Women, Thursday 10am - 12.30 Men only, Thursday 7pm - 9pm Men only, Saturday 10am - 2pm Oxford Cycle Group Meets at Oxford Farmers Market carpark every Monday morning at 9.30, for a casual ride about 1 1/2 hours, then coffee.

Ph Mary on 03 313 3259.

Oxford RSA Any queries please contact Alan Douglas on 03 312 1327

Meets Third Monday of each Month February-November 7pm at Oxford Club Meeting Room New members welcome to help promote the Oxford area Oxford & Districts Lions Club Inc.

Meet 4th Thursday of every month Enquiries toSecretary - 03 312 5351

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Oxford Museum Open every Sunday:11am-4pm, Friday: 1-3.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday: 1-3.30pm.

Main St, Oxford.

Oxford Play Centre “Whānua tupu ngātahi - families growing together” 102A Main Street, Oxford, phone 0278087284 Open Times Tuesday-Friday 9am-12pm.

Closed in the school holidays.

Follow us on Facebook @ Oxford Play Centre Oxford Dogs Walking Group Meets 9.30am Mondays at the big tree parking area beside the Service Centre.

Contact Lee Leonard on 312 1536.

Oxford Senior Citizens Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1:30pm at the OWMC. PH Carol on 3123019 Oxford Squash Club Have Fun! Get Fit! For all ages, casual or competition. Club nights Wednesdays, 6pm, ph: Shelley 0279201738 Oxford Women’s Forum Meets on the first Thursday of every second month, March-Nov with meal and guest speakers, ph: Margaret on 03 312 4478.

Scottish Country Dancing Great exercise. No partners required.

Tuesdays, ph: Judi on 312 4291.

Waimakariri Bridge Club Meets every Thursday 7.15pm at the Waimakariri Golf Club rooms.

Yummy Mummy’s Oxford A group that helps families with new babies with meals/baking.

Volunteers always appreciated, ph: Amanda on 027 490 7052.

Oxford Craft Market 1st Sunday of every month except January

10m - 2pm Oxford Town Hall Cust Craft Group Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-2pm at the Cust Community Centre.

New members always welcome. for details phone Beth 03 312 3191 or phone /text Ricki 021 264 6536

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requirements

New Homes Additions & Alterations Farm Buildings Concrete Laying Painting & Paper hanging Experienced Builder

027 242 4907

WAYNE’S CLEANING SERVICES

We Strive To Be The Best ~ Canterbury Owned & Operated •Domestic & Commercial Weekly Cleaning •Builder’s Cleans •Rental & Moving House Cleans •Walls, Ceilings and Ovens •Domestic & Commercial Windows Ph: Wayne 021 0227 0006 Email: waynescleaningservices@xtra.co.nz

Brian Norton

Craftsman Builder - Over 25 Years Experience Ph 021 880037 or 03 312 4911 AH Architectural & Residential Builds - Farm Buildings - Own Build at 184 High Street

Come and talk to the real experts

• Sales, servicing and repair of all major brands of computers • • Networking, etc. for home, farm and business • • Drop into our workshop or call us for a home/site visit • We won’t baffle you with science, just plain simple honest advice 216 High Street, Rangiora

Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Email: rangiora@ipc.co.nz

Ph: 03 313 4567

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Gavin Newick GN Plumbing and Drainage Ltd Plumbing:

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For Needs Forall allyour yourElectrical Electrical Wiring Needs New NewHousing Housing&&Alterations Alterations Sheds, Sheds,Barns Barns&&Farm Farm Maintenance Maintenance Lights, Lights,Plugs Plugs&& Spas Spas Phones Phones 027243 2436696 6696 027 FreeQuotes Quotes Free 3124990 4990 CompetitiveRates Rates Competitive 312

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Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Dairy Sumps, Blocked Drains Maintenance Reports Email: speechly@xtra.co.nz

High Country Canvas Specialists in Canvas Manufacturing

New Work & Repairs Welcome.

Don’t Pack & Store It All Away Get your Repairs Done Now & avoid the Spring Rush!

Darrin Lord 03 312 5025 or 027 238 1624

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Large 240 litre wheelie bins Multiple Collection options Weekly - Fortnightly - 4 weekly 6 weekly - 8 weekly - Casual

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Rubbish Collection Services General household rubbish collection servicing Oxford ,Rangiora, Kaiapoi and surrounding rural areas We are a local business who appreciate local support so we can sponsor local clubs & organisations

phone or email for a quote

Graham & Kim

T : 03 312 4788 E : 4trash@xtra.co.nz Difficult trees a Speciality Full commercial Insurance Over 35 Years experience

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WE OFFER:

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Nick McDonald Ph: 027 206 1149 or 3125 313

• Shelterbelt & Hedge Tree Trimming • Large Farms, Orchards, & Lifestyle Blocks • Locally Owned & Operated • Servicing North Canterbury • Full Insurance Cover • Comprehensive Health & Safety Systems • Power Line Clearance Operator

BATHROOM & Kitchen Alterations Complete Job Management Full Package Deals with all trades included Give us a call today ! * FREE QUOTES *

Difficult trees a Specialty Full commercial Insurance Over 35 Years experience

Felling . Pruning . Topping . Shaping . Milling For free quotes and prompt service, call us today

Brian Clark 027 616 0192 lumberjackarboristservices@gmail.com

One stop shop for your home and property maintenance.

Al - Mows starts giving you your life back.

Don’t know where to start or how to do it?

Gardens & Lawns doing their own thing - not your thing?

Property and / or House Maintenance falling behind?

No time for life on a lifestyle block?

CALL IN THE EXPERT No job too big or small - Regular maintenance or one off work.

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Shelley’s Glass and Glazing Got a Broken Glass window ?

Insurance work . Pet Doors . Mirrors . Retro fits Single / Double Glazing . Glass Showers . Fire Glass

Simon

0800 764 846

Eugene

021 898 380

Call your local Glazier Mark 03 312 3253 or 027 242 6368

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Wooden Gates Lifestyle Blocks Sub - Divisions Boundary Fences Vineyards Chicken Runs Sheds Animal Runs

Steve is available to help with your

Planning and Design

Summerfield Fencing Ltd PHONE: 03 312 4747 MOBILE : 027 312 4747 OXFORD

SHUTTLE SERVICE

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Phone: 312 1360

Mob:021 254 5261 E m a i l : r. j . e d w a r d s @ x t r a . c o . n z

Let us take the stress out of your travel We offer: • airport transfers - early morning/late evening 24/7 • door to door pick up & drop off service • seating for up to 7 passengers • the cheapest rates in North Canterbury

We are: • locally owned & operated • an ACC Accredited Provider • NZ Transport Agency Certified Time + Travel + Mileage + Convenience = Best Rates in North Canterbury

“cheaper than taking your own car”

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Jeanette Graves Sharon Stewart

021 853 769 027 241 6345

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100’s of products plus a full range of Motor Oils & pipe fittings

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82 High Street, Oxford Email: admin@womersleys.co.nz

www.womersleys.co.nz

PROVIDING INTEGRATED VETERINARY SERVICES

Integrated Functional Veterinary Diagnostics and Medicine TCVM (Acupuncture, Herbs, Food Therapy/Nutrition) ABM (Manual hands on therapy, rehabilitative programmes for horses) Reiki

Bach Flower Remedies and Homeopathy

Lillian Bonner ~ DVM CVA ABMgrad.dip. RMT 021 951 059

LillianBonnerDVM@gmail.com

Lillian Bonner DVM Balanced Beings Integrated & Functional Veterinary Medicine

Serving the North Canterbury Area

“Totally Dependable”

Phone: 0800 63 63 00

Rural - Dairy New Housing Heating & Ventilation Service & Maintenance Commercial Refrigeration Solar Hotwater and PV twenty seven

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PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES CULTIVATION Full cultivation service including...

Reversible ploughing Primary ripper disc cultivation Speed disc cultivation with levelling Harrow and rolling Sub soiling

DRILLING Systems cultivation drill Taege direct drill, with fert & roller Great Plains disc drill with fert Fodder beet precison seeder with fert Maize precison seeder with fert

BALING - HAY, STRAW & BALEAGE Mower conditioning Raking / swathing Round baling including combi wrapper Medium square baling 4x3 square baling Quadrant square baling Quadrant tube wrapped Conventional baling Hay and straw baling Individual wrapping Tube wrapping Carting bales to wrapper Innoculant available

BULK SILAGE Mower conditioning Raking / swathing Chopping grass Chopping cereal with direct cut Chopping maize Trucks 8 wheelers with trailers Stacking Cover options supplied Certified weighbridge Innoculant available

OTHER SERVICES Rutbusting Muck spreading Postdriving / fencing Digger and maintenance work Feed trading Carting - bulk and flatdeck

AT OXFORD AG WE GO THE EXTRA MILE TO DO THE JOB ONCE. FOR ANY ENQUIRIES CONTACT BALING - CULTIVATION MANAGER DAN BROOKER ACCOUNT MANAGER

027 756 3743 DAVE KNOWLES 021 275 2432

SILAGE MANAGER

ADAM GREEN

TRANSPORT MANAGER AARON ROSS

YARD 106 HAREWOOD ROAD OXFORD

027 374 6357 021 766 384