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Welcome to our October issue.

We have had some pretty crazy weather lately. We are sure you all, like us, will be glad to see the winds calm down.

Now that we are currently at Level 1 in the South Island it is great to see some events happening again.

The Oxford & Districts Lions have been extremely busy and you will see a few events that they have coming up!

We would like to welcome Tammy Pfahlert to the Observer.

Tammy is a fantatastic photographer, and we are looking forward to working with her.

Check out some of her photos of Moose the Deer on page 4.

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It truly is a labour of love, and your support means so much to us, so thank you to everyone who has reached out to us with kind words.

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You Deer call me Moose Words by Beka Hunt - Photos Tammy Pfahlert

If you have been fortunate enough to pass by the property of Rio Coster and Adam Green, you might have met their newest resident.

If not, let me be the first to introduce you to Moose - a wild deer turned farmhand.

Moose was found when he was no more than 48 hours old, after an unfortunate event involving his mother. He was carried home wrapped in a thermal and given straight to Rio, his soon to be mother.

Rio bottle-fed him lambs’ milk and nursed him into a strapping young deer- albeit; one who considers himself a lamb/dog hybrid.

Moose not only rides in the truck with the dogs, but has broken into the house on several occasions, surprising the surrogate family by rearranging their bedroom furniture, and taste testing it for good measure.

One evening they even arrived inside to find each and every tomato gracing a singular bite mark- not quite his favourite snack.

That would be crumpets (more specifically crumpets with honey), as he developed quite a taste for the treat after stealing a portion of Rios.

All this adventure and not even a year old. He’s cheeky, inquisitive and hungry- characteristics of most young children. Fitting as he turns 1 in December.

Moose has even been known to exercise his legs down Powells Road (usually when the dogs are away) when he is craving company. If you ever come across Moose, he has two beautiful earrings with the contact information of his owners, so that he never gets lost. He’s also been ‘fixed’, so can’t establish family ties elsewhere.

Surprisingly, he’ll make a run for it when he is lonely; not when he is scared. In the recent thunderstorm he kept his cool, sheltering on the porch til the storm blew over. four

He’s not the usual pet, certainly not the first choice of many, but he sounds like a great one. If you ever see a young deer galavanting around Oxford, just try calling his name and he might deem you worthy of his love.

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A more sustainable way to live Words by Emily Chapman - photos Bruce Chapman

Recently a tip off from a friend, sent us over to Old West Coast Road to a business called Living off the Land Ltd, for some food for our chickens. We not only got the chicken food, but some vegetable plants, and two Cox’s Orange apple trees, along with a hands on demonstration in the orchard, on how to plant them.

Owners Gary and Vicki Knudsen set up the business a few years ago, and recently Gary has gone full time running the business.

Gary says “I believe in not being dependent on anyone as much as possible”. He has a passion for plants and animals, and they grow and raise much of their own food, supplementing it with offerings from family members who are hunters, along with trout from the nearby Waimakariri River.

Gary started to realise that there was interest in the way they lived, when visitors to their property would ask to see the vegetable garden and the sheep being milked. It surprised him, as this was just part of their everyday life, but other people were interested in what they were doing, and the business grew from this. Gary says “We run our business the way we run our lives”, and through the business they have the chance to show others how they live, and how they too can live a more sustainable life.

Gary says they are regularly getting new chickens in, and love having the fertiliser from the chickens to use for the gardens.

Along with the chicken food, there is also food for other animals, including Hekeao Hemp Horse Feed. Gary says “I know the owner and his ethics, and it is naturally made in New Zealand”.

As much as possible feed is sourced locally and apart from the horse food, Gary is able to show people how the food works for the animals on his property.

All the vegetable plants are grown from seed on the property and hardened off before they are sold. They target what they find are good producers, as Gary says it is important for them to know that what they are sending people away with, are plants that will grow and do well. This is a business that is obviously people driven rather than money driven, and Gary says, “we don’t just sell things, we will teach people how to plant, to prune and what we have learnt through experience.”

There are no sprays or fungicides used on the property, which means the odd bug or two, but that is all part of the organic process. Their fruit trees are sourced through Waimea Nurseries, with orders in for two years down the track.

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In addition, listings with poor quality photos are easily dismissed by high quality buyers but they do attract bargain hunters. The subconscious message is that if you can’t afford professional photography

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Face mask fundraiser for Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club Words and photo by Beka Hunt

If there’s one industry that will profit from Covid-19, it’s the face mask manufacturers. Here in Oxford, our Golf Club seems to have cornered the market.

For the past few weeks a select group of Club Members have been creating masks, and selling them to raise money for improvements on the golf course. The idea came to Mary Te Awa when her grandchildren mentioned the need for masks, when using public transport. She made them willingly, realising the potential in the actionwhere there is demand, there should be a supply.

When speaking, she recalled it was her craft club that met to amass designs, picking the most successful shape; interestingly the version from a YouTube tutorial. With a pattern acquired and a market to be conquered, the next major step was the amount of fabric required to make and sell hundreds of face masks.

The select group of approximately 8 women took on the challenge and decided on a fabric type, style and sizes. Pure cotton, with a minimum of two layers for each mask, (as recommended by the Ministry of Health.) The fabric was eventually acquired cost free, when a handy email brought in piles of material.

Even elastic wasn’t hard to come by. However, the supply is running low- probably since elastic isn’t the most desirable item to stockpile during a global pandemic. Either that, or it is a precious resource that owners are less willing to donate- a question for another day.

Even so, face masks were made. The bulk were sewed in working bees, with efficient systems in place to maximise the cutting, sewing and pressing process.

The resulting face masks have been selling like toilet paper before a Level 4 lockdown- rapidly. Many were snapped up in a recent club tournament. Mary confessed; “I think everybody’s surprised about how well it has done,“ as it is turning out to be quite a successful venture.

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Arts in Oxford celebrates 10 years Words by Shaz Davis - photo supplied

The Arts in Oxford Gallery, at 72 Main Street in Oxford, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a forum and discussion on the value of arts and culture within the Waimakariri district. This was followed by a talk, and collaborative painting by well-known NZ artist Philip Trusttum, to officially open his next exhibition: “What have we got here”; which runs until 8 November.

“In addition to looking back to appreciate what it took for the community to raise enough money to build this community asset, celebrating within the context of Covid-19 has had us assess what we need to do, to be more robust and relevant, for the next 10 years, says Oxford Arts Trust Chair, Areta Wilkinson.

“We’ve progressed from an ‘art on the walls’ gallery, to exploring ways to develop our creative sector, which is why we chose to celebrate our birthday through community engagement activities.

Since lockdown we’ve realized how important online communities are, and we will be focusing more on that too. Making videos of artists’ stories and DIY workshop videos, so people can give something a go at home. During lockdown many people turned to the arts for their wellbeing. It was a reminder of how crucial these practices are and how creativity enhances our lives,” says Areta.

The Oxford Arts Trust was recently awarded a Creative NZ grant, which has allowed the gallery to try new things, like print making workshops, to engage and connect with the local community.

“It’s a new direction for the gallery – seeing art as a way to connect with people – and we’d love people to drop by and say hello, and have a look at the latest exhibition.

With Covid-19 a lot of charitable trusts are struggling, or closing, as donations decrease, and we are confronted with that as well. We’re looking for more volunteers to help run the gallery, and would love to hear from other people and businesses to find out how they can contribute towards both the development of art and the gallery, and also how we can support them,” says Areta.

The Arts in Oxford Gallery is open Fridays to Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Call 03 312 1639 or email artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com.

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Te Ara Atawhai creates job opportunities Words by Beka Hunt - photo supplied

Te Ara Atawhai is the brainchild of DOC and MSD - New Zealand's Department Of Conservation, and the Ministry of Social Development. The course was established in 2018, and produces future conservation workers, with an 80% employment rate coming out of the nine weeks.

It’s a training program for DOC potentials, and quite a contrast to the 30 years of IT experience Reuben Hunt has under his belt - a drastic career change that certainly seems to have paid off.

To be accepted onto the course, candidates had to be unemployed.

Due to Covid 19, this provided an opportunity for employees looking to work in the field, but tied to other commitments. Tricky work contracts? Covid 19 took care of that. Reuben was one of the 88 initially interested candidates.

After a vivid seminar explaining the gruelling aspects of the job, that number decreased drastically. Te Ara Atawhai is a training course for the physically fit and passionate environmentalists, which was not a strong selling point to many attendees.

To be accepted, Reuben was subjected to one-on-one interviews and a “trial� on Quail Island, where they were monitored by a number of DOC rangers, at all times as they installed a new culvert and dug drain ditches.

block owners,� due to the skillset the course creates.

In total, he worked in approximately 25 locations around the Canterbury region- even to Thongcaster Road.

Reminiscing, he told me, “It is a life changing course. Yyou work with a team that could potentially be lifelong friends.�

Of the 88 who attended the seminar, 8 were accepted, even though the maximum number they could take was 10. The operation was centred in the Mahaanui base in Sockburn, but DOC is hoping to roll it out across the country.

Te Ara Atawhai was an opportunity to work with passionate people who held the same beliefs. Reuben called it his second family. They ate, worked, and even slept together on an overnight tramp that marked the end of the course.

On the course, Reuben earned NZQA credits in Site Safety, First Aid and Grow Safe. He learnt to care for and use instruments in all terrains, and the techniques to maximise proficiency in brush cutting, weed spraying, tree planting and predator control.

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New owners for Black Beech Wine Bar Words by Shaz Davis - photo supplied

Dani and Pete Rielly have taken over the Black Beech Wine & Pizza Bar in Oxford’s Main Street. After deciding to return to New Zealand to be closer to their kids and grandkids, they looked around and bought both the wine bar, and a house in Oxford, on the same day – just before lockdown started.

With lockdown happening, the couple went back to Australia for a while. Pete returned in June. He had to go into quarantine for two weeks and then set about getting the wine bar ready, and opened for business on 14 August. He hopes that Dani will be able to join him early in October, when they plan to hold an official re-launch.

Pete says he hasn’t changed much at this stage; other than extending the opening hours.

Black Beech is now open on Thursday and Friday from 4pm till late, and Saturday & Sunday from 11am till late.

Although Pete worked mainly in the building industry, he used to help out at a friend’s restaurant from time to time and says: “It’s always something I wanted to do, and the wine bar offers a unique opportunity to seat people outside for a beer, or coffee, or whatever they like.”

Black Beech will run as a husband and wife team with a couple of part-time staff. Pete says that it would not have been possible to get this venture up and running without the help of their children and their partners. They have been a huge help and we could not have done it without them.

Plans for the future include a change in the seating, and small tweaks to the menu. “We’re a bit limited by our kitchen space so pizzas will always be our main food, but we’re planning to add tapas and other small dishes,” says Pete who has been busy painting the outside, getting ready for summer.

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Ride for men’s health Words and photo by Shaz Davis

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a worldwide event to raise funds to support prostrate cancer, and men’s mental health. Classic and vintage bike lovers from around the world, dress in dapper attire, to take part in a combined ride, on a designated day each year, although this year they will follow pandemic protocol and ride ‘solo together’.

The Observer chatted to Oxford locals, David and Bren Morgan, before their participation in the 27th September event in Christchurch. David will be riding his 1986 BMW K100 with Bren in the sidecar. David has managed to raise more than $6,500 for Movember; the beneficiary of the fundraising.

“We’ve been blown away by the response we’ve had from everyone,” says Bren. But it’s not just the fundraising support.

“When I talk to people about the ride, and the reasons for it, they often start to open up and share their personal stories,” says David.

The couple feel motivated to “do their bit” for men’s mental health and prostrate cancer. “It is a combination of awareness that prostate cancer and mental health are pushed under the carpet, and a love of vintage motorbikes,” says Bren.

They have four older style motorbikes. “We go out on the bike as often as we can. We love the freedom of it, and the camaraderie with other bikers and classic car people, is phenomenal,” says Bren.

David’s love for bikes goes back over 50 years after getting a scooter at 16 in the UK. He upgraded as soon as he passed his motorbike test, and bought a 600 Panther with sidecar, and used to head off with his mates every weekend to go camping. He revisited his passion when he was given his brother’s 1979 Honda about 16 years ago, after his brother’s untimely death from cancer.

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Make your health & wellbeing a priority with Livestrong PT Words by Emily Chapman - Photos Tammy Pfahlert

Oxford local, Ben Pfahlert, is passionate about helping people to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Ben, who was previously working in the dairy industry, decided that working with people would be more fulfilling and strives to help them overcome challenges in their lives.

Ben says, “I have always had a strong passion for the health and fitness side of things.” Ben’s dad got him started at a gym with a personal trainer as a young person, as he had been overweight as a teenager, and since then quality exercise and nutrition has kept him healthy, and has always been a part of his lifestyle.

He is also aware that it can be quite intimidating to start a gym programme, and also a mental challenge to overcome, but his homebased gym is a private, low key place for people to come and work on improving their wellbeing. He can work with clients one-on-one or in small groups.

To get started Ben will take clients through a pre exercise screening, so he is clear on any health issues and injuries, and discuss personal goals, then get started with training at the individuals pace. His focus is on training the whole body with big compound exercises that get the whole body moving as well as huffy puffy/ cardio exercise. Sessions are 30-45 minutes, and he has flexible options available to fit around people’s work or family commitments.

Ben and his wife Tammy have 3 children, when Ben is not working, he enjoys family life, bee keeping, gardening, hiking and hunting.

If you would like to find out more check out his Facebook page @LiveStrongPT or give him a call on 027 834 7142.

Not only has it been a part of his physical wellbeing, but it has helped improve his mental wellbeing, and helped him to work through depression and anxiety.

Ben himself has a focus on exercise and nutrition and he wants to help others on a similar journey. Once he completed his study and qualified, he started working with a big gym in Christchurch.

Although a good experience, Ben realised that this was not how he wanted to work. He found there were too many people, and it was often hard to get equipment.

He says “I wanted to be training people in my own community and providing that service here. I like meeting new people, getting to know their story, and helping them to start a healthy life of exercise and to keep it up”. He likes to help people bring in small changes that fit into their lifestyle. It is important to him that once people make the changes, it is possible to maintain them long term.

Ben went on to set up his own business Live Strong Personal Training, with a gym at his home in Oxford township. Ben says that everyone has challenges to overcome, small or large, and he will work with clients to tailor a programme to suit. Ben himself went through major lung surgery a number of years ago, and worked through rehabilitation, so he is well equipped to understand others’ challenges and help them work through them. fifteen

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BOT News Kia ora koutou katoa

Kia ora koutou katoa, Oxford Area School recently celebrated the Māori language, during te wiki o te reo Māori / Māori Language Week; a week that has been celebrated each year since 1975.

Māori language week is an opportunity for concentrated celebration, promotion and encouragement. And every minute of every hour, of every day, is a Māori language minute. We can choose to use te reo – every time we do, even just a ‘Kia ora!’ contributes to revitalisation.

Our own kura / school story is steeped in a cultural narrative. Starting with dual naming of our school: Te Kura o te Poho Rakahua [the school of Mt Oxford] Oxford Area School In our story and our imagery, we hold our vision in the sky in the form of stars (whetū), and our values in the land which are our foundations. Our values and vision are connected by our goals and inspiration, the mountains (maunga). The mountains hold the instructions, the guides to reach the stars - our vision. Steeped in the mountains are whakataukī and whakatauakī (proverbs, sayings) that inspire us to climb to the top.

Ngā mihi Mike Hart - Principal

Thank you for your support during Book Week.

We raised much more than we expected and have over 70 new books to add to our library collection. We were also able to give book prizes to all our Dress-up and Colouring Competition winners. We could not have done this without the wider community supporting us. Nga mihi.

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Elections, Elections, Elections. At the present time, we are being inundated with election debates, adverts, billboards and party promises for the upcoming 53rd New Zealand General Election.

Back here at Oxford Area School, towards the end of this year, we will be holding mid-term elections for the Board of Trustees.

School trustees play an important role in shaping the educational experience and achievements of students. This year we have two positions in our elections. We know that Boards work best when they reflect the diversity of their communities. That is why it’s so important for the Oxford Area School community to engage and have an opportunity to learn about, understand and participate in the upcoming elections.

Timelines for elections are; we will be calling for nominations from October 11th 2020 until November 1st. Voting commences on 6th November with Election Day being December 4th. After votes are counted the new Board takes office on 11th December 2020.

In addition to the end of year mid-term elections, due to a recent resignation, we have a casual vacancy to fill also. This does not require an election process but does require someone committed to our school and our students achievements. This person will sit on our board for a period of 18 months following the upcoming elections completion date, after which they will then also go through the election process in the triennial elections if keen to continue in the roll.

The school has also recently held our Student Trustee Elections and would like to congratulate Journie Karaitiana for being re-elected into this position. Journie has been a very valuable team member over the last year, and we look forward to working with her over the next coming year as a good strong voice for our students’ representation. Our students’ voice matters, and Journie plays a very important role in making their voice heard. To those other students that stood for this position, a huge thank you for giving it a go, and thinking of helping our school and your fellow students.

Ngā mihi Matt Riley - BOT Chairperson

Past student shares her experiences of life after school On Monday the 21st September Rhiannon Moore, a past student of 2017, head girl and 13 years of schooling at Oxford Area School, came and spoke with our year 12 and 13 students, about life after school.

Rhiannon shared her experiences from taking a gap year, Camp America, to almost completing her degree in environmental sciences and political sciences at Victoria University in Wellington.

Rhiannon's main message was to embrace the unknown, to be prepared to step outside your comfort zone where personal growth begins. Rhiannon shared her experiences of schooling in Oxford, and is very proud of her country school education and all the opportunities that came with it.

We are very lucky to have such a wonderful young woman come in to share this with our students. Arohanui ki a koe e hoa Rhiannon .

We all wish you the best as you embark on your next unknown - life after university.

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Year 5/6 Syndicate camp Written by Matilda Burns and Benny Ward We had a very exciting, cold and wet overnight experience at Hanmer Springs.

On the 10th September, Yr 5/6 went on a trip to Hanmer Forest Camp. There were four activities to choose from. The Tree climbing was really exciting! Only a few people made it to the top of the tree. Secondly, there was Mountain biking in the forest, which was very muddy. There was also Mission Impossible which was a team-building activity. Last but not least, there was Orienteering where we would follow a map to find the numbers and letters all around the forest. The last thing we did before heading back to school was going to the Hanmer Springs hot pools. It was really fun, but it started hailing when we got there. My favourite ride was Conical thrill because it gave you butterflies in our stomach. Overall It was a really enjoyable camp!

Sefton Riding Centre Primary Schools Show Jumping On Saturday 19th September Oxford Area School took part in the Sefton Riding Centre Primary Schools Show Jumping Competition in Sefton. Two teams were entered. One is Class 1 (obstacle course, poles or 25cm) and one in Class 2 (45cm, 65cm or 80cm) The girls all had a fabulous day competing and Team 1 came away with a first place in their class, which was very exciting.

ABOVE - OAS Team 1(left to right) Alice McLauchlan, Millie Smith, Tilly Hart, Ruby Illingworth Won Class 1 - Sefton riding centre trophy (obstacle course, poles and 25cm) RIGHT - OAS Team 2 (left to right) Charlize Smith, Rose Richardson, Scarlett Hart, Ella Smith

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Local Author’s ‘Baa-rilliant Adventure’ When local author Jennifer Somervell first travelled to Israel in 2014, she had no idea it would result in a book.

What she does remember is on her second visit, while buying an illustrated ‘Animals of the Bible’, that she knew would be needed for illustrating, the bus left without her.

“I got a real ribbing for that!”

“The storyline came,” said Jennifer, “as I was imagining the angel appearing to shepherds and their sheep in the fields outside Bethlehem. And I thought, WWhat happened to the sheep? Wouldn’t they follow their shepherds? What might happen if they did”?

An atmospheric and dramatic adventure story results, as three sheep, Rumbly, Tumbly and Woolly, stumble after their shepherds in the dark.

Written in 2014, it was five years before Jennifer found the right illustrator. Zerika van Jaarsveld was visiting a friend in Oxford in the summer of 2019, when they met.

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“I saw how Zerika captured emotion and facial expressions in her paintings, and I was excited. I knew she could show the love of the shepherd for his sheep.”

and shepherds of the time.Jennifer’s niece, designer Ezra Andre worked through lockdown to make its print deadline. She also came up with the ‘baa-rilliant’ title.

Jennifer is thrilled with the reviews - comments like ‘exquisite pictures’, ‘brilliant re-telling’, ‘novel and dramatic storyline’, and ‘depth and richness of the historical information’.

A working partnership began. Jennifer and Zerika didn’t want a book that looked like a Westernised nativity Christmas card. They wanted the Middle Eastern setting to look genuine.

But it was difficult. Some things were hard to nail. So, they sought help from a scholar in Israel to check their pictures.

Covid 19 seemed like a spanner in the works.

I thought, “How are we going to finance this and get it to print now? Then some wonderfully generous people believed in us, and invested in the book. Without them, it would never have made it to print. I will be forever grateful. This book belongs to them, as much as to us.” While Zerika laboured over the pictures, Jennifer’s husband, Ken Fletcher, spent evenings and weekends researching what became the non-fiction, end section, revealing the real nativity history, and the close relationship between sheep

“There are layers in this book. On one level it can be read as a dramatic story of three delightful sheep characters. But it also speaks of the good shepherd and what that means.

In the words of my travelling companion to Israel, “It’s a book that keeps on giving.”

The community is invited to the book launch Saturday October 3 at 3pm at the Oxford Jaycee Rooms, 56 main Street.

Please RSVP asap for catering purposes to Jennifer at 027 452 9858 or books@landinglights.co.nz.

Books will be available after the launch, at Emmas of Oxford, & Paper Tree, Rangiora

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Here We Go again… with Hank van Keulen

“Here we go again”. A thought that we all experienced over the last couple of weeks. Well, I certainly have. The anxiety of uncertainty. The fear of restraint. The waiting for the 1 pm announcement of new Covid cases… again!! More importantly, where they are! Level 2, however, I would suggest wasn’t too arduous for most of us. Scanning the QR codes is a pain but again not that difficult.

And now we’re back to normal, well, as normal as can be expected.

Once again, we hear comments of “the new norm” and “get used to it, it’ll happen again”. I must admit, I’m a bit over that. Life is a constant change. Life is a constant string of events that are progression, good or bad. It’s often been said that the only constant in life is change. And there are only two certainties in life, death and paying taxes! After all, we’re human.

It’s in our nature to change, to advance, to progress and sometimes it’s things we don’t necessarily like that much. It’s not a matter of getting used to it, it’s more a matter of that’s what we are whether we like it or not.

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We need to, I need to, stop worrying about things that are beyond my control. Take it on the chin. By all means be informed but accept it, deal with it, and move on.

I know that’s all a bit philosophical, but it’s also real. I’m very much about keeping it real.

There’s just one more short comment I’d like to make. I’m not strongly politically opinionated but do have personal thoughts on the subject. It’s not in any way my intention here to give any personal political opinion but, I urge you to spare a kind thought for the Government of the day. They are and have been for the last few months in the unenviable position of “damned if we do and damned if we don’t”.

The decisions they are asked to make are some of the most difficult in current living memory. It doesn’t matter who is in power and the actual decisions they have made. What matters is that they have made decisions. Right or wrong, that’s better than what we see in the world around us. Remember, they too are all people like us. They too have families, emotions, personal opinions, everyday stresses. But they too breath the same air as us, live in the same country as us and it’s also their children that will inherit our legacy.

Now back to our business. We’ve recently experienced a number of clients querying increases in their insurance premiums.

MEET THE CANDIDATES Sunday 11th October at the Oxford Club

Yes, overall, insurance premiums have gone up. It’s a sign of the times. Again, it’s not something we can control. But what we can control is being aware and informed of what it is that we’re paying for. What we can control is seeking good advice and guidance on what is necessity rather than nice to have. Remember, hope for the best but plan for the worst.

Jill and I recently reviewed our own insurances due to an increase in premiums and we’ve made adjustments based on the changes in our personal circumstances.

We looked carefully at necessity as opposed to nice. We took good advice… from me!! If you already have an adviser, like Jill and I have, and you’re happy and confident with them, then seek their counsel. If not, then feel free to call, we can help.

Afterall, it is what we do.

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Garden Fete

Thursday 15 October 2020 10am - 4pm Rakaia Gardens - home of Sue & Ted Rollinson 282 Awaroa School Road, Dorie 11RD Rakaia (signposted off SH1)

Come join us for a great day. 70+ stalls, live music, food & beautiful gardens to explore Gate tickets on the day $20 Presale tickets $15; Children 5yrs+ $5 ATM and EFTPOS available onsite  

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How many seasons do you think there are in a year? The most common answer is four. In the fashion world there are literally 52 micro seasons! That means new drops, lines and trends are brought out even faster than we, as a consumer can buy them. No wonder we get confused and overwhelmed with what is available. When I’m asked what is on trend I often say ‘well for the next 12 hours it is this, but wait another 12 hours and it will be that’. We are constantly overloaded with new visual information and it can leave you feeling slightly exhausted, and a little behind the 8 ball all the time. Mother Nature had the right idea with only going for 4 seasons, (even though she can give us all four of the seasons in one day sometimes).

How do you combat this problem? Let’s think about what fashion means to you.

For me, fashion is meant to be about personal expression, and having fun.

Fashion to me doesn’t mean wearing the latest trend constantly. Trend does not equal personal style. You can learn all the style lines and tips and colours, but if you don’t feel comfortable in the clothes, then it isn’t you and you won’t wear them.

Being clear on how you want to present yourself to the world helps so much, when making purchases for your wardrobe. Instead of being dictated to by the ‘trend’ in the store, you will make choices from your own personality style. Because we are all unique, you won’t fit into one neat, pretty, little box of style. Thank goodness, because how boring would that be? But you can take bits and pieces from different trends and create your own style.

Working out your ‘north star’ is vital to planning the wardrobe journey. Words such as relaxed, natural, creative, classic, soft, refined, feminine, arty, edgy etc all evoke emotion or a feeling in us. When we look at clothing or a style, we get a feeling. Some good and some not so good.

The ‘north star’ helps direct you and remind you of your own personal style. It’s really one of my favourite subjects in the world. Hence ‘Be your own kind of beautiful’ is part of polkadotcom’s north star.

Before you purchase new items for the upcoming season, see if you can take note of your own taste and make sure that these items line up. Have fun and enjoy the freshness of spring.

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OCTOBER SPECIALS ANNUAL FIREWOOD BIN SPECIAL STOCK UP FOR NEXT WINTER NOW 1.8m3 bin $46.00 + GST per bin (Maximum order 6 bins per person)

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Holiday Programme 5th – 9th October Heaps of fun activities, trip out of Oxford, crafts, cooking etc. $28.00 per day WINZ subsidies available

OxBox Youth Events

October Events Saturday 17th October – Ice Skating Saturday 31st October – Halloween Disco Keep an eye on our Facebook page Oxbox Youth for more details.

Thank you to everyone who has donated money to the Trust through Givealittle, it is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference to the work we do.

Thank you also to the Ministry of Social Development for assistance with food for our foodbank and the provision of a new freezer.

The Oxford and District Lions are supporting our U-Drive programme, and we are really grateful to them for their contribution to this great programme.

AGM – October 13th 7.00pm at the A&P Meeting room, Oxford Town Hall.

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Keeping Healthy

Oxford Women’s Forum Formed over 34 years ago, and still going strong today with over 30 members.

Oxford Women’s Forum was started by a group of likeminded ladies, who thought that women (aged over 16), would enjoy a casual evening out for a couple of hours for a meal, and to hear an interesting speaker/entertainer.

With only five meetings per year (MarNov) there are no ties; just a great way to catch up for an evening, that is relaxed, entertaining and has a great sense of camaraderie. All for $25.

We have a new committee, but would also like new members with new ideas for future speakers/entertainers.

The next Women’s Forum get together will be on Thurs 5th Nov from 6.45pm, at Oscars restaurant at the Oxford Club.

There will be a pre-Christmas feel for our last meeting of the year. We will have a Christmas feast, and Christmas music. We will also have a raffle to help with future advertising and gifts for our speakers.

Bring a new member ,or catch up with old friends.

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Hayfever is a term used to describe an allergy, which may be either seasonal, such as in spring when there is plenty of pollen or new plant growth which causes the allergy; or perennial, when you are allergic to dust, pet hair or other irritant substances. The severity and type of hayfever varies from person to person, but can make you miserable if not treated and the symptoms prevented.

When you have an allergy, the body releases a substance called histamine, which is why the most common medicines used to treat allergies are called antihistamines.

These block the effect of histamine and will prevent any more histamine release, which should prevent the allergy getting worse.

Other treatments often involve a nasal drop or spray. These include steroid based sprays, antihistamine sprays, saline rinses or sprays and decongestant drops or sprays. Eye drops are also available to help with itchy watery eyes.

A cough may occur from persistent nasal secretions running down and irritating the back of the throat. This is called postnasal drip, and may also be helped by antihistamines, and should not be treated with medicines to stop coughing.

Talk to your community pharmacist about the right medicine to treat your hayfever, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as not all medications are recommended.

Dispensary Technician Oxford Pharmacy is looking for a qualified Dispensary Technician to join our team.

Hours/days are negotiable (up to full FTE), but ideally would include at least 3 full days, and rostered Saturday mornings.

If working alongside a fantastic team, where you are respected and valued, sounds like you, please email your CV and covering letter to tracie@oxpharm.co.nz, or phone Tracie on 021 855 009.

Phone 312 4314 49B Main Street, Oxford

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70 Years of the Cust West Eyreton Garden Club The Cust West Eyreton Garden Club is 70 and you are invited to the celebrations!

First 1:30pm at the Jack Graham Reserve, on Saturday 31st October 2020, a commemorative tree will be planted and a plaque unveiled.

Secondly, 2:30pm at Krakatoa, 186 Summerhill Rd, Cust, celebrations will continue with afternoon tea at Barry Frost’s beautiful garden.

All past, present, and future members are warmly invited to attend.

Come along and enjoy the chance to share our common love of gardens which has been a strong interest in our community for the past 70 years.

Please contact Val O’Laughlin, 03 312 5409, if you intend to join us at Barry Frost’s for afternoon tea.

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Police report with Oxford Constable

Thanks again for reading. Be safe. Feel safe.

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Mitch Alatalo Spring is here and with that comes weather that changes at a moments notice, and we have already had our fair share of wild weather.So please take your time if you are driving, and if you are heading out into the back country, take a look at the weather forecast and be prepared.

I have been lucky to get out and beat the tracks with the family. I couldn’t help but notice all of the animal signs about.

I thought it would be appropriate to remind everyone about their, and everyone else’s safety, while out there enjoying what our beautiful district has to offer.

From a policing point of view, the area is looking in good shape. I am really pleased to see the amount of people reporting suspicious behaviour, not only via the usual platforms, but also to Police.

Like I say, every little bit of information helps.

It really does. It’s also great to see everyone looking out for each other. Community spirit is alive and well.

On a short, but sweet note, if anyone is interested in the Oxford Community Night Patrol, they are always looking for keen new people to join the team.

Make yourself known to myself or Aden and we can point you in the right direction. You are the eyes and ears of the community.

Last but not least, enjoy the school holidays, and have a great time with your kids. Breathe.

Smile. Have an ice cream or two, and be safe.

St John Ambulance report

Well it has been a busy time for the Oxford truck; attending jobs in Darfield, Rangiora, Waikuku to mention a few. We are on course to have one of our busiest years to date.

Strokes seem to be a common reason to be called out. Remember “Time is Tissue”. The faster we can get you to E.D. the better your chances of having a full recovery.

FACE Is their face drooping on one side? Can they smile?

ARM Is one arm weak? Can they raise both arms?

SPEECH Is their speech jumbled or slurred? Can they speak at all?

TAKE ACTION Call 111 immediately.

Even if you are unsure of the time of onset, call as soon as possible.

Can we all remind our children and remember when we are riding our bikes, scooters, skateboards on the footpath and approaching people from behind, to just sing out “Hello”. I have been made aware of people getting a dreadful fright not hearing people coming up from behind. We are finding there are a number of mailboxes without numbers, or where there are joint driveways, we have no idea which house we should be going to.

A simple number on the box or post at the house gateway, will help us, help you. This may seem simple, but could be the difference between life and death.

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August was a little busier than the last month ,with five calls.

One call was to assist the Rangiora Fire Brigade at a vegetation fire.

The other calls in our area were to three false alarms: one to a slash burn which was under control by the owner, one to a commercial smoke alarm activation set off by the cleaner and the other to a residential house with a faulty alarm, which was replaced by the Brigade.

The other call was to assist StJohn.

This brings our total calls for the year to fifty one.

This months message is; To our rural community, please check the weather forecast, before lighting slash and rubbish fires.

Nor-west winds can cause problems very quickly.

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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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Marina Vermaat 64 High Street Oxford 7430

03 312 4731

027 311 1140

Tao Motion weekly classes are open for bookings: Mondays and Wednesdays 10am Fridays 9.30am and 11am contact Gabrielle 0272251646 www.taomotion.co.nz info@taomotion.co.nz

Angel Cats Boarding Cattery & Pet Supplies (ukmax on Trade Me)

52 Church Street, Oxford

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

www.angelcats.biz

Online Will $69

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‘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

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• 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

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

ONLY THING WE’RE SELLING IS

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OXFORD AUTO CENTRE 03 3124509

Need a Pre-school ?

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)

oxfordearlylearning@xtra.co.nz

Fresh, real milk direct to you at the farm dispenser

Oxford Butchery

Farm Fresh Flavour Fresh to your Plate

Real Milk from our happy, free-range, grass fed cows.

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.

Self Service

OPEN 7 DAYS 7am - 9pm

Bookings essential

56 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford

Oxford Butchery Ltd

Phone 027 630 2230 Real milk. For a naturally better life.

44 Main Street - Oxford

4th Generation Family Butchers

2km off the Main Street

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

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St Peter Chanel Catholic Parish Probate application

- $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.’

Sacred Heart Church, Oxford

Support and enjoy your local Market

Every Sunday 9am - 12pm

Main Street, Oxford

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FOOD ~ FUN &

YOUR ONE STOP HARDWARE STORE

YES, IN OXFORD! YES, OXFORD

YOUR ONE HARDWARE STORE 100’sSTOP of products for the

100’s of products for the Handyman or Handywoman YES, INor OXFORD! Handyman Handywoman

• LPG Yates RefillsSeeds, PottingGarden Mix, Yates Sprays, 100’s ofTools products for the Fencing Requirements • Power Tools Seed Potatoes, & Products Handyman or Handywoman Nuts, Bolts & Nails • Lawn Mower Garden Tools • LPG Refills Parts Garden Tools • LPG Refills OPEN MON – FRI 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM Fencing Requirements • Power Tools Fencing Requirements • Power Tools 9.00AM TILMower 1.00PMParts Nuts,SATURDAY Bolts & Nails • Lawn Nuts, Bolts & Nails • Lawn Mower Parts

OPEN MON - FRID 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM OPEN MON – FRI 7.00AM TIL 5.30PM SATURDAY TIL1.00PM 1.00PM SATURDAY 9.00AM 9.00AM TIL (Please Note: No LPG refills on Saturdays)

Ph: 03 312 4521

AMBIENCE

You’ll Find it all at the Oxford Farmers Market

Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming events Email: info@oxfordfarmersmarket.co.nz

www.oxfordfarmersmarket.co.nz

For Beautifully Handcrafted Books Tessa Warburton

Ph: 03 03 312 312 4521 4521 Ph: www.womersleys.co.nz 82 HIGH HIGH STREET, STREET, OXFORD OXFORD 82

BOOKBINDER • Restoration • Repair • Private Tuition

www.womersleys.co.nz

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

82 HIGH STREET, OXFORD email: admin@womersleys.co.nz

Email:admin@womersleys.co.nz admin@womersleys.co.nz email:

ENQUIRIES: Waimakariri Parish Ph: 03 313 6285

REGULAR SUNDAY MASS: 8.30am EVENING MASS Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

Small Prayer & Reflection Groups Held every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm Oxford Church Centre

ALL WELCOME | Call Josie 022 089 8331

OXFORD DISTRICT

UNION PARISH

Sharing Christ in our Fellowship and Community UNION (METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN) PARISH SERVICES FOR OCTOBER 2020

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS AT 9.30AM , IN THE OXFORD UNION CHURCH, 85 MAIN ST. Sunday October 4th - Communion Service Sunday October 11th - Service (AGM to follow) Sunday October 18th - Service Salvation Army Service at 6.00pm Sunday October 25th - Service

ALL WELCOME 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 twenty seven

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RON EALAM BUILDER

for all your Building requirements New Homes Additions & Alterations Farm Buildings Concrete Laying Painting & Paper hanging

SPECIALISTS

Experienced Builder

027 242 4907

Gavin Newick GN Plumbing and Drainage Ltd Plumbing:

Sewer & Stormwater:

• New Builds • Maintenance • Alterations • Dripping Taps • Hot Water Cylinder Replacements

the Plastic Welding

• New Installations • Repairs • Alterations • Septic Tanks • Blocked Drains • Water Blasting

. Insurance Repairs .

CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER & DRAINLAYER

CALL TODAY...

After Hours:

03 312 1785

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

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

Call your local Glazier Mark

03 312 3253 or 027 242 6368

Automotive Plastic repairs Fibreglass repairs Car Bumpers - Headlights Interior Trims & Modifications Motorbike Fairing - Kids Toys Campervans Anything Plastic

021 1805 103 | james@ncpw.nz | www.ncpw.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

HEAT PUMP CLEANING local, reliable, recommended

FROM $89.00 $99.00

0274 968 192 or johnawright@xtra.co.nz

35 years in the Glass Industry Operating in Oxford, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & surrounding areas

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

Maintenance Plumbing • New Housing • Bathroom Alterations Logfires • Hot Water Cylinders • Spouting & Flashings Pump Replacement & Repair

Fast, Friendly Service, All Work Guaranteed

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

www.ipc.co.nz

Aaron McCartney • Free Ph: 0508 44EVER • Ph: 03 310 2137 A/H: 027 3669 091 • Email: plumber_27@yahoo.co.nz

www.4everplumbing.co.nz

F O R A L L YO U R L I Q U I D WA S T E R E M O VA L REQUIREMENTS

Ph: 03 312 4476 Mob: 027 4969 256 Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Dairy Sumps, Blocked Drains Maintenance Reports Email: speechly@xtra.co.nz

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 twenty eight

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

Business Directory

4 Trash

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

2016 LTD

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

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

phone or email for a quote

Graham & Kim

T : 03 312 4788 E : 4trash@xtra.co.nz

www.4trash.co.nz

WE OFFER:

Call me today to discuss all your hedge & tree trimming needs...

Nick McDonald Ph: 027 206 1149 or 3125 313

One stop shop for your home and property maintenance.

* FREE QUOTES *

Simon

0800 764 846

Eugene

021 898 380

ELMWOoD AG

• ROUND BALING •

• CULTIVATION •

(Mowing through to Cartage)

(Full Culitvation Service)

Balage 1m - 1.5m Hay 1m - 1.6m

6m Roller Drill & 6m Direct Drill

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.

Call Al Today!

0212 499 495 |

PHONE: Bill 027 485 8012 ~ EMAIL: oxfarm@hotmail.co.nz

ajdavies62@gmail.com

NEED GLASS?

We can help! Visit our website or give us a call!  Retrofit Double Glazing

Frameless Showers Repairs & More

Rut Buster for HIRE

• 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

Pet doors Splashbacks Mirrors

Locally owned and operated 03 318 3003 | admin@hunterglass.co.nz | www.hunterglass.co.nz twenty nine

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FOR ALL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES TXT OR PHONE JASON 027 55 777 25

hedgetechtrimming@gmail.com OXFORD

SHUTTLE SERVICE

& AIRPORT TRANSFERS

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

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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”

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 thirty

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

Womersley’s Business Directory We Specialise in superior fencing craftmanship which adds long term value to your property investment.

Fencing in the greater Canterbury area.

• • • • • • • • •

FREE QUOTES

Small & Large scale Fencing Sheep & Deer Fencing Sheep, Deer & Cattle Yards Dairy Conversions Horse Fencing Corrals, Yards & Arenas Post Driving Post & Rail Fences Entranceways

• • • • • • • •

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

www.summerfieldfencing.co.nz summerfieldfencing@xtra.co.nz

NEED A PLUMBER Call us now for fast friendly service Get your problems sorted out quick smart - on time!!

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T 03 312 1280 | M 021 898 380 E eliteplumbingchch@gmail.com

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Let us help you with all your

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engineering projects • Machinery Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Design Long-shape, dark background version • Crane Work • Hydraulic Hose Service

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

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Call us on 03 312 4521

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Open Mon – Fri 7.00am til 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am til 1.00pm for hardware sales only

Logo designed by Paradox Strategic Management T: (03) 312 5563, M: (021) 243 5559, E: advice@ThinkFormChange.com

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

www.womersleys.co.nz Tax Returns Payroll GST Returns Annual Accounts Rental Returns

Jeanette Graves Sharon Stewart

021 853 769 027 241 6345

www.smallbusinesssolutions.co.nz info@smallbusinesssolutions.co.nz

DRY CLEAN, DRY OF CLEAN, SUPPLIER OF SUPPLIER WIDE CANTERBURY WIDE FIREWOOD CANTERBURY FIREWOOD Old man pine & hotmix available

PREMIUM SERVICE FREE DELIVERY Call Rini on 027 451 7300 Looking for large diameter trees any specimens considered Qualified tree arborists for felling, removal and cleanup thirty one

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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