Thursday July 31 2014 | Issue 611
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Property / page 31 - 36 The Property Times lists the latest properties for sale in North Canterbury.
Queen Mary Hospital saga nears end By Robyn Bristow The fate of the bulk of the former Queen Mary Hospital site could be known soon. The Ministry of Health, on behalf of the Crown, is finalising an offer to Ngai Tahu for the sale of 9.4 hectares of the site, including the Rutherford ward the administrative hub of the once renowned alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre. The Ministry’s chief financial officer Mike McCarthy says as far as the Ministry is aware this is the first formal offer of the property to Ngai Tahu, which has first refusal on the site as part of the Treaty of Waitangi settle ment process. It has been rumoured the site could become both a residential and com mercial area once a new owner is confirmed. The northern part of the property 5.2 hectares was transferred to the Hurunui District Council in November 2010 after many years of lobbying for public ownership of part of the site. But the bulk has remained in Crown ownership and in limbo, with the Ministry of Health as caretaker. The hospital, as a place of healing, was closed in 2003 and an attempt to establish and grow a private rehabilita tion clinic after the doors were closed, failed to thrive financially. Mr McCarthy says no substantive repair work has been done at the site pending a decision about its future being determined although the minis try is ‘‘maintaining security on the site and keeping the grounds in good condition’’. ‘‘There is a caretaker employed for the site and a separate contract for grounds maintenance. Cottages on the site are rented, though the main building is empty,’’ he says. Hanmer Springs ward councillor Jason Fletcher says it is a relief to know something is finally happening at the
The neglected Spiritual Garden at the former Queen Mary Hospital.
The Rutherford block at the former Queen Mary Hospital with boarded up windows that have been broken over time. Photos: Jason Fletcher.
southern end of the site which the community sees as ‘‘an area in limbo’’ and as an ‘‘embarrassment’’ with graffiti, broken windows in buildings and parts had recently been used as a dumping ground. ‘‘The community feels a sense of loss. The community board and the community want to see some life breathed into the area,’’ says Cr Fletcher. Concern had been voiced by the community board to the Crown about the state of the site, but there had been no response, says Mr Fletcher. The ministry however, says it has not heard from the board but is keen to speak to it. The once pristine site had become a health and safety issue and was often used by ‘‘yahoos’’ at night to tear around in, says Mr Fletcher. ‘‘The public go in there and don’t
differentiate between the council owned property and the ministry’s property,’’ he says. It was becoming more obvious which was which as the council’s manage ment plan for its area kicked in and plans for the northern end were beginning to firm up. ‘‘I am happy we are getting things under control and starting to restore it to its former grandeur,’’ he says. But it was unfortunate nothing had happened to the southern end. ‘‘It is really disappointing. People still walk through there and it is sad to see the degeneration of areas such as the Spiritual Garden which was a ‘‘beautiful spot’’. ‘‘It is now overgrown with blackberry although they are doing a good job of keeping the lawns mowed. But there has been no money spent on the buildings or gardens. That is the real
disappointment,’’ says Cr Fletcher. ‘‘At the end of the day this area is going to become more and more frequented as the council breaths life into the northern area which will be the catalyst for more and more people to come there. ‘‘We are putting up signs and information boards to try and break down the barrier between the village and the historic heritage reserve in council ownership,’’ he says. Council manager of special projects Bruce Yates says progress is starting to be made in getting the Soldiers block on the site up and running for multiple tenants, including a new home for the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa administration. He says having established a fault line does not go near the Soldiers block has enabled Opus to prepare a report on the building with a view to
strengthening and tenanting it, hope fully by the end of June next year. ‘‘Opus will come back to us with a report hopefully to the August council meeting that will tell us everything that has to be done and the estimated cost.’’ It was inevitable some strengthening work will have to be done and also internal work to make it tenable for multiple tenants. Meanwhile the Chis holm and Nurses blocks remain ‘‘mothballed’’and weatherproofed due to a lack of interest when tendered both nationally and internationally. ‘‘There was some interest from people with grandiose ideas which were not realistic. We will maintain them until we get expressions of interest from someone,’’ says Mr Yates. The cost of the Soldiers block work ‘‘will be nearer to $300,000 than $100,000,’’ he says.
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A sculpture of a lifetime By Robyn Bristow A memorial to Graham Condon now sits proudly outside the Graham Condon sport and recreation centre in Papanui. Crafted by Waikari sculptor, Sam Mahon, it depicts the man who achieved extraordinary success as a paralympian, winning 36 medals in both discus and marathon. The North Canterbury artist says the sculp ture is based on an incident during a wheelchair marathon overseas in which Graham’s chair collided with another competitor, tipping him over. ‘‘While everyone else raced on, Graham stopped and helped him to get upright. The athlete he helped came second, Graham came third,’’ says Mr Mahon. ‘‘It has to be remembered that training to a Commonwealth or Olympic level means four years of preparation for one comparatively brief moment of concentrated effort. It would have been a very difficult thing to stop, turn and go back. The sculpture depicts that moment,’’ he says. The plaque on the sculpture tells of Graham Condon’s life, how he contracted polio as a child and how ‘‘sport was like a door opening for me’’. Mr Condon played a significant role in sport governance at both local and national levels and between 1995 and 2007 he served as a Christchurch City Councillor, working among his other portfolios to ensure equality of access for all citizens. The plaque says when not training, he spent much of his time mentoring fellow athletes and lending his hand to anyone who cared to reach for it. ‘‘While this monument commemorates an individual and his achievements against adver sity, it also serves to honour family in its many forms, and especially Graham’s wife, Kathy, his constant and devoted support,’’ the plaque says.
Sam Mahon’s sculpture of Graham Condon.
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WWI remembered Rangiora is set to commemor ate the start of World War One 100 years ago. The Rangiora RSA will host a short service at the Rangiora Museum on Monday, August 4, at 4.30pm to remember the day that Britain declared war on Germany, which marked the start of WW1. Britain’s declaration of war on August 4, 1914, followed the German invasion of Belgium, violating Belgium neutrality, which had been guaranteed by Britain and other European nations dating back to 1839. The service will be opened by Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers, while Salvation Army band master Bill Peck will play the last post and reveille and Rangiora RSA president Ian Thompson will read the Sol diers’ Ode. As part of the local WW1 centenary commemorations, the Rangiora RSA has made donations to the Rangiora and Oxford Museums to assist with research and developing World War One exhibitions. The Rangiora Museum will officially open its WW1 exhi bition and the special service
on August 4, before hosting a special open day on Sunday, August 10, from 10am to 4pm. Museum volunteer Angela Cramond says the exhibition will include displays of WW1 memorabilia, simulations of life in the trenches and at home, and photos and medals of local soldiers who died and who came back. ‘‘The displays will evolve over the next four years as we remember the 19141918 war and as we get new informa tion.’’ Films relating to WW1 will also be played continuously, including ‘‘All the King’s Hor ses’’ which was produced by Paul Sanderson of Waikuku. The Waimakariri branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is also continuing to research the history of local soldiers who did not return from the war, in conjunction with the museum. The WW1 exhibition can also be viewed during the Rangiora Museum’s normal opening hours after August 10, Wednesdays and Sundays 1.30pm to 4pm and by arrange ment.
The Kaiapoi River where a floating wharf has been supported.
Floating wharf supported Kaiapoi Community Board members have opted to a floating pontoon wharf redevelopment on the Kaiapoi River. After continuing discussion with the Riverbanks Steering Group, and community input, the board has recommended to the Waimakariri District Council that staff carry on with detailed design for the wharf. The estimated of the wharf has been put at $4,580,000, although this will be revised on completion of the detailed design. The Riverbanks Steering Group spent considerable time investigating options for the replacement wharf, discounting the repair of the existing structure, on the grounds it would
cost more than $1 million and would be lacking in structural integrity. Condition of the adjoining land also meant that a repaired structure was subject to further damage and might not be insurable. The floating pontoon, like a replacement fixed wharf, will need a sheet piled wall running its landward side and extending far enough to provide a berthage area for the Tuhoe. About 30 people attended a drop in evening earlier this month to talk about the riverside redevelopment and all were in favour of the floating pontoon option which is easier to access by small craft. The pontoon rises and falls with the tide.
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Max Fleming looks at the blue clay exposed by the June floods in the north branch of the Kowai River.
June floods unveil blue hue By Robyn Bristow A blue hue greeted Max Fleming when he went to investigate the damaged caused by the June floods to his property nestled beneath Mt Grey. Heavy rain, which brought up to 320mm of rain to the eastern side of Mt Grey on June 9 and 10, sent a torrent of water down the north branch of the Kowai River, sweeping all before it and stripping the bed it bare of debri and shingle. When Mr Fleming went to investigate not a skerrick of shingle remained in a two kilo metre stretch of the riverbed that flows down the northern boundary of his property. Instead the floods had torn away everything that moved, leaving behind nothing bedrock
and a thick layer of blue clay stretching up stream as far as the eye could see and which in places is up to two metres deep. The floods themselves had been a scary enough sight. ‘‘I have been here all my life 72 years and I have never seen the river look like that before,’’ says Mr Fleming whose property has been in the Fleming family for 98 years and where he and his wife Pam live in the original Mt Grey homestead. ‘‘In a way I am glad it happen during the night otherwise I think we might have been getting a bit worried,’’ he says. But he is now concerned about what might follow, what effect the clay will have on the water quality next time the north branch of the
Kowai floods and whether the shingle will ever return to the upper reaches of the north Kowai. Mr Fleming questions if the clay might pollute the water as the shingle acted as a filter and wonders if it will flake and discolour it in times of flood. ‘‘Theoretically shingle filters water. It is hard to say what is going to happen now,’’ he says. He is hoping someone may be able to tell him if this phenomena has every happened before and is keen to know if the clay and lack of shingle will affect aquatic, plant, insect and bird life. Anyone who may have any answers can contact Mr Fleming by emailing robyn.b ristow@thenewsnc.co.nz.
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Communitybased commercial area planned A ‘‘communitybased’’ commercial area is being planned for the Silverstream development in Kaiapoi. Silverstream partner Fred Rahme says the ground works are under way on the proposed 3800 square metre commercial area to serve a community of up 1100 households. The commercial area is one several new developments set to provide an economic boost to Kaiapoi and Rangiora over the next three to five years.
‘‘We are looking at a community type focus with providing for food, medical, bakery, fish ’n chips, a gymnasium, a preschool, a restaurant and office space. ‘‘It creates a bit of a hub which allows people to come together which I think is quite important. If you look at traditional communi ties, there’s always that place to hang out whether a cafe or community hall or something else.’’ Silverstream will maintain ownership of the
commercial area to ‘‘ensure the right mix of operators’’. There will not be a supermarket. The developer has consents for the work and will be applying for building consents soon, before developing stage one of the Cshaped commercial area. Stage one will be the development of the main block, which Mr Rahme expects to be com pleted in about nine months. Two wings will be added later next year.
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Many happy returns for birthday trio By Amanda Bowes The small rural town of Hawarden had much to celebrate this month. Three of its residents celebrated special birthdays one his 95th and two their 90th birthdays. Living just a few hundred metres of each other, Pat Delany turned 95 and Allan Ramsay and Thelma Stewart both turned 90. Pat Delany has lived in Hawarden since 1995, after marrying Margaret Ginders. The couple met in Stoke where Pat was living. Both were widowed and got on well, marrying not long after meeting. Their wedding was held in the Hawarden Rugby Club Rooms and the reception was held in the Hawarden Hall. Pat was a tobacco grower many kilometres up the Motueka River and has vivid memories of his paltry pay when he started, which was 9d an hour. Pat had three celebrations, one at Pegasus Bay, one at the Hawarden Tavern with the Welcome Club and one in Medbury with family.
Pat Delaney.
Thelma Stewart.
Thelma Stewart has lived in the area since the age of five where she grew up on a farm just out of Hawarden. She married a local lad and brought up a family on their husband’s farm just down the road from her parents. When her parents retired, they bought a house in the village and now Thelma lives there with her brother Tom. Thelma celebrated her birthday at The Sequoia with her family, including a grandson who came
over from England. Allan Ramsay shifted to Hawarden in 1941, when he was working on the railways. He then went away to war and when he returned set up a general cartage company Prendiville Carrying Company. This eventually became Greta Valley Transport which still has trucks on the road today. Allan also farmed just out of Hawarden, was the green keeper for the Hawarden Golf Club and enjoys gardening.
Allan Ramsay cuts the cake to celebrate the first anniversary of the Hurunui Over 50’s Exercise Group. Every Tuesday and Friday, Allan gets the Hawarden Hall ready for the Over 50s exercise classes and has had an outstanding attendance rate of 88 sessions out of 90. He also celebrated his 90th with family at The Sequoia. The three nonagenarians enjoy living in Hawarden and hope to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.
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St Bartholomew’s in Kaiapoi.
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St Bartholomew’s to be restored and hall demolished and rebuilt By David Hill North Canterbury’s oldest church is ready to start a new era. The Kaiapoi Anglican Parish plans to restore the 159yearold St Bartholomew’s Church building on Cass Street, while the hall will be demolished to make way for a brand new facility. A new priest will also be inducted in the parish on August 31, after Rev Dr Geoff Haworth retired in June. ‘‘We are looking forward to sharing it with the community when it is all completed. It is something which is very exciting for us and good news for Kaiapoi that we are finally able to move forward,’’ parish warden Stephen Walters says. He says a recent parish meeting unanimously approved plans to restore the church and demolish the hall and vicarage. The parish’s insurance settlement also provides sufficient funding to build an estimated $450,000 modern facility to replace the hall, which has been out of action for more than a year. ‘‘The hall doesn’t meet the required stand ards to occupy and it would cost an enormous amount of money in excess of $1 million and it would still be a 1950s building that wouldn’t meet the needs of the 21st century.’’ He expects the demolition to start in the next few weeks. The 80yearold Cass Street vicarage will also be demolished along with the hall, with the vicarage land to go up for sale. A new vicarage has been purchased in Kaiapoi ready for the new priest. However, the historic St Bartholomew’s Church building, the oldest Anglican church building in Canterbury, will be retained, requiring a combination conservation and restoration work and earthquake repairs. The
church’s organ will also be sent away for repair. Mr Walters says the total cost is expected to be nearly $1.1 million. The parish has received a lottery grant of $523,000 and $245,000 in insurance money, and fundraising efforts to address a $317,000 shortfall are well advanced. ‘‘Historically it’s a very important building and it’s a beautiful church.’’ The church building will need to be lifted up, with repairs made from ‘‘top to bottom’’, before it is placed on new foundations. He hopes the restored church and modern hall will serve the community and provide a ‘‘unique wedding venue’’. ‘‘We envisage it will be a beautiful facility for weddings and if they need a space for a reception we will have a modern space available next door. We know it’s very hard to find facilities in Christchurch.’’ The Kaiapoi Anglican Parish celebrated its 160th anniversary in November last year and traces its origin back to the arrival of Rev John Raven in Woodend 1853 to cover the curate or district of Kaiapoi, which is believed have covered all of North Canterbury. The St Bartholomew’s Church church build ing was built in Darnley Square, Kaiapoi, in 1855, and was later transferred to its present site in Cass Street, using bullocks and logs. It was the first of the four church buildings in the Kaiapoi parish, which are still in use, including St Augustine’s in Clarkville in 1860, St Thomas’ in Eyreton in 1873 and St Alban’s in Ohoka in 1882. ‘‘We feel they are all wellpositioned to meet the needs of new people moving into the area, to have a place of worship,’’ Mr Walters says.
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Over $1000 was ced that the old raised for the MainPower site is Rangiora Stroke due for demolition Club in a ‘‘Midwin in the next few ter Splash’’ fundra months, providing iser in Rangiora last extra car parking Saturday. for Christmas shop The event was a pers before the new revival of ‘‘Blue larger store is built. Day’’ which was last Other jumpers held in 2010 and included, local Wai attracted 11 brave makariri candidates local personalities Clayton Cosgrove donning interesting (Labour) and Matt outfits, who jumped Doocey (National), into a pool full of Waimakariri Mayor icy water, kindly David Ayers, Elisa provided by the Leach, Steve Gage, Lions Club and fil Andy & Bob (of led by the Rangiora Monteiths) and Volunteer Fire Bri Rangiora Promo gade. tions chairman Rangiora Promo Kevin Johnson. tions coordinator Mr Johnson than Kirstyn Barnett says ked everyone the ‘‘gasps of ‘it’s involved and said cold’ came as no the support showed surprise to the Neil Ferguson is about to hit the water. what great com watching crowd’’. Photo: Supplied. munity spirit Rangi A trailer supplied ora has. by sponsor Snap Fitness provided a retreat ‘‘We plan to make Midwinter Splash for the wet jumpers to change and warm up even bigger and better next year.’’ with a free coffee from Coffee & Bites. The winner of the ‘‘Winter Wonderland’’ From the crowd response, Briar Gleeson business decoration competition by popu provided the highest jump and the biggest lar vote was Amcal Skelley & Webb splash (even dousing the photographer), Pharmacy, with Postie Plus runner up. Both while Pauline Beattie provided the most businesses win prizes from Reality Bites entertainment ‘‘as her ball gown provided Cafe. The Rangiora Stroke, which provides too much floatation to let her sink, floating up around her head’’, Kirstyn says. support for sufferers of strokes, also Another jumper Neil Ferguson, the new received $200 from the Lions Club of manager of The Warehouse, also announ Rangiora on the day.
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Conversations to start with residents on Waimak red zones Back in April, the Prime Minister announced that the community would be able to have a say on the future of residential red zones. This was important for us in Waimakariri because over 1000 properties were ‘‘red zoned’’ in Kaiapoi, The Pines Beach and Kairaki. Almost all of those who intend to leave have now done so and the land is now in Crown ownership with CERA now well through the clearance of the buildings. As many know, particularly those who have to drive through them every day, the red zones are generally not a pretty sight and the council and the community have been asking for decisions for a long time. This is now about to happen and Waima kariri’s conversation will be ahead of that for Christchurch. The council has told CERA what the infrastructure needs are going to be sewerage pumping stations, drainage reten tion basins and various pipes. This is will enable the community conver sation to happen within that context and is also good because the inability for us to
TBFree NZ Dear Editor, In The News TBFree NZ article ‘‘Farmers advised to be aware of TB’’ July 17, 2014, it was noted ‘‘In New Zealand, possums are targeted for control’’. While ferrets can pass Tb to deer and cattle, it is not possible for cost effective control of them. Surveys on ferrets can be used as an indication of infection in possums as ferrets will scavenge dead possums.’’ After telling the reader this they also say $4.75 million will be spent on the 2014 / 2015 North Canterbury /Marlborough pest control programme. What a waste of public money when nothing is spent on the ferret when TBFree acknowledge they spread Tb to cattle and deer.
obtain acceptance of our using the red zones has slowed up the infrastructure rebuild in adjacent areas. It is clear that the community is going to have some kind of reserves. The final status has not been settled but it is worth knowing that a lot of ‘‘council’’ reserves throughout the country are actually owned by the Crown. The different redzone areas (there are 4 to 6, depending on how you count them) don’t have to be treated the same. Nor does everything have to be done at once. This is a really important time for the Waimakariri community and I urge everyone to consider the possibilities for these parts of our district and, if you have ideas, to make them known. There have been many suggestions already, and these will be brought out as part of the process. The earthquakes wrought terrible havoc on Kaiapoi, Pines and Kairaki. This is now our chance to turn those badly affected areas into something that that will be an asset for the Waimakariri District.
Recent information supplied by TBFree Southland said Tb infected ferrets infected three of the six new Tb herds in their area. The other three herds infected with Tb were by herd movement. While 11 Tb infected ferrets were trapped in Southland not one Tb infected possum was found or made liable for any of those infections. For TBFree NZ to ignore the ferret because they say ‘‘it is not possible for cost effective control’’ shows they either have their heads completely in the sand or they are simply making sure that by keeping Tb infected feral animals in the pipeline their public funded Tb control programme gravy train will continue puffing and chuffing along for a long time yet. It’s just like farming. Yours, Ron Eddy,
Representatives lead communities Kia Ora. I have just returned to Kaikoura from the local government conference in Nelson where 700 mayors and councillors, including local council lors, enjoyed a very successful three day event. Speakers included Rod Drury, CEO of Xero, Economists Shamubeel Eaqub, Dr Ganesh Nana and Therese Walsh, head of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Mayor Paul Pisasale, Mayor of Ipswich in Queensland, Australia, was the first speaker and set the tone for a very worthwhile event. He has been proactive in turning the economy of Ipswich around and creating one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. What I took most from this conference was that we are the masters of our destiny and contrary to some of the political speak of recent years about council sticking to core services, the continuing theme and listening to people, like the Ipswich Mayor, is that we the elected representa tives are the ones to lead and grow our communities and must not wait for central government to assist the regions to stem the flow of population north to Auckland and other larger cities. The recent comments about Zombie towns presents a real opportunity for us in the regions. We are so lucky that we have such a great environment here in Kaikoura and large numbers of tourists visit us. However we must not sit back.
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Transport woes Dear Editor, Expert consultants offering independent advice is the crutch used by weak and incompetent management to avoid the hard calls. Invariably the‘‘findings’’ are those desired by the authority requesting the report. And so it is with ECan’s shelving of rail solutions for Canterbury’s transport woes. Few of the objections raised in the report can be seriously sustained. The bottom line is the National Govern ment’s need to deliver to its major sponsors the Road Transport Forum, the Bus and Coach Association and the AA. And when it all blows over, guess who will
If we want a vibrant community we need to and I intend to see that council will take a stock of where we are and what is our point of difference. This year as we begin the long term planning process the intention is to do some big picture thinking. We need to pose the question: What will Kaikoura look like and what do we want it to look like in the years 2025/ 2030? Councillors have been asked to have a think about this scenario and we will do some work on drafting these thoughts to paper and the community will also have the opportunity to have input. Last week Susi Haberstock, community development officer and six members of our youth council, took off to the Speak out 2014 conference in Masterton. Nelson and Kaikoura were the only South Island councils there. The themes were Connect Community leadership. The keynote speakers that made particularly lasting impressions were Jason Pemberton from the Christchurch volun teer army and Billy Graham, whose message was you can do anything if you combine a healthy body with a healthy attitude. Our youth council members came away inspired to encourage further youth participation in Kaikoura. They will be starting up an after school centre at the old Scout Hall with activities over the next few weeks so do drop in and have a look.
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Maori Language Week Dear Editor, Last week was purportedly Maori Lan guage Week. On both TVNZ and TV3 I noticed that when the weather is on, the map of New Zealand has place names changed to their Maori name. That is of course except for a few select (mostly Maori) towns that have retained their original names i.e. Whakatane, Rotorua, Whangarei etc. If this is not an example of reverse racism I don’t know what is. Yours, Bill Toomey, Fernside.
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Rangiora High School Maori language teacher Lucy Emery teaches a waiata to visiting Japanese students in the school’s library.
Japanese sample NZ culture Japanese students have been getting a taste of New Zealand culture at Rangiora High School (RHS) this week. RHS international students director Sue Anderson says 22 students and two teachers have made the trip out from Mukogawa Girls Senior High School in Osaka, Japan, for a two week visit and to experience Kiwi culture. The Kiwi experience includes learning the Maori language and songs, Kiwi cooking, shearing, Kiwi art and attending sports classes, where they are mixed with RHS students learning Japanese. ‘‘Japanese is actually very similar to Maori in that they have an emphasis on the ‘flow vowels’, so they have no trouble when they do a beginners’ class,’’ Mrs Anderson says. ‘‘The Japanese students who are here longer term will often take Maori as a subject and join the kapa haka because they pick it up quite quickly.’’ The visiting students are being billeted out with RHS students who are learning Japan
ese, Mrs Anderson says. RHS Japanese students will make a return trip to Osaka during the September school holidays. ‘‘The girls are staying with our senior Japanese language students, so they are bringing them to school and taking them into some of their classes with them, so it is a good chance for the students from the two schools to get to know each other to learn each others’ languages.’’ The Mukogawa contingent also visited Christchurch’s central city, the Canterbury Museum, the College of English Language at Canterbury University and the Antarctic Centre. They will visit Mt Cook and Dunedin this weekend, before returning to Japan. The sister school relationship between RHS and Mukogawa has been going for five years and 34 students visited Rangiora last year. Mukogawa Girls Senior High School has a roll of 2200 and is in Osaka, a city of eight million people.
Great Oxford Garage sale takes place this Sunday The highways and byways in the Oxford district will be the domain of bargain hunters on Sunday, August 3. The Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail will take locals and visitors on a shopping extravaganza in and around the town where everything from preloved goods, treasures, odds and ends to vintage goods and sales tables will be on offer at the extravaganza. Maps will help guide visitors and locals to the various garage sales which will number up to about 30 and main street businesses and boutique shops will ensure
everyone enjoys coffee, food and a great shopping experience. Visits to Arts on Oxford, the local museum, the Oxford Farmers Market (9am to 12 noon) and the Village Market (9am to 2pm), will top off an enjoyable day trip to Oxford. Venue maps to help navigate around the various garage sales taking part in the event, a community initiative of the Oxford Promotion Action committee, are available on the day from 8.30am, at both ends of the township and the Farmers Market carpark, Main Street, Oxford.
Final fling at Rangiora gallery Artist’s Eye Gallery will host its final exhibition Fantasia from July 30 to August 30. Owner of the Rangiora gallery Penny Wright says while there is interest in seeing the gallery continue there is not enough to enable her to keep the doors open. Ms Wright has been forced to make the decision to shut up shop at the Kippenberger Avenue gallery at the end of August due to ongoing health issues which means she can no longer continue as a sole trader. She hoped a group or an individual may have come on board to help keep the gallery open as
she can not longer sustain the workload and continue to develop revenue streams. Ms Wright has investigated converting it into a community gallery via a charitable trust so it can continue as a Rangiora art centre but has been unable to attract enough support for the venture. Fantasia will feature mixed media works from Christine Watton and Chrissy Wills, sculpture by Marion Wood and Kimsay Khean’s jewellery. It will also include Angela Mole’s acrylic work The Ages of Woman. The gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.
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McVicar’s Vehicle Museum at Ashworths Beach Road, south of Amberley, combines classic cars with images of vintage aircraft.
Business and pleasure at park By Kit Carson Combining business and pleasure has brought a new mix to the Castle Park complex south of Amberley. Gary McVicar’s Vehicle Museum on the corner of Ashworths Beach Road south of Amberley has been joined by Bains Classic Motor House, formerly based at the Mill in Waikuku. Motor House director Andrew Bain says the combination, although only two months old seems to be a ‘‘natural fit’’, bringing together as it does Mr McVicar’s impressive collection of vintage vehicles and his everchanging range of classic and sports cars. As well as cars, Andrew also sells motorbi
kes, both modern and classic, plus a select range of models, books, art and memorabilia. He also offers vehicle and motorcycle valuations. While it is early days, Andrew is confident the combined business will develop reasonably quickly. ‘‘Gary certainly has big plans for the museum, and my side of the business is certainly attracting interest,’’ Andrew says. There are more than 30 vehicles already on show in the museum, ranging from Rolls Royce through to Cadillac, Model A Fords, Lincolns, the good old Standard, Jaguar and and even a 1928 Auburn Speedster. On the sales side of the operation, cars on
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Record entries expected The Surf that never gives up.
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A record number of cars are expected to line up in the Kaikoura Hop in September. Organiser Doug O’Callahan anticipates as many as 1000 cars could turnout for the fourth annual event during September 1821. ‘‘We are upping the ante this year, by changing the Friday cruise to a cruise to Hanmer Springs and introducing drag racing on Sunday and we have had big interest so far.’’ Last year’s event exceeded expectations with nearly 800 cars, however Mr O’Callahan says this year’s event will be bigger and better, with a drivein movie screening of ‘‘The Need For Speed’’ and the Rock ’n Roll Dance fundraiser for the Kaikoura Hospital, both on Saturday evening, proving to be drawcards. ‘‘We are taking anything from vintage to brand new cars, as long as there are no Japanese cars. ‘‘It is a big car show a beach hop type of car show with lots music and cruises.’’ Mr O’Callahan says entries are expected from throughout the South Island, with several car enthusiasts expected to make the road trip down from the lower North Island. Cars are expected to begin rolling into town from Thursday afternoon, September 18, in time for a get together and registration at the Lobster Inn from 6pm. The cruise to Hanmer Springs is expected to leave Kaikoura at 10.30am, to arrive in the alpine resort village at about noon, before returning to Kaikoura. Other cruises are being planned around Kaikoura during the weekend. Mr O’Callahan says he hopes to squeeze in a return visit to Kaikoura District Councillor Geoff Harmon’s shed, which is ‘‘full of cars and murals’’, on Friday afternoon. ‘‘Geoff and his son have added a few cars since we visited there last year, so we are quite keen to go again. It’s just a question of where to fit that in.’’ The main car show is once again on Saturday
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Motoring with the Carson family Cars and the Carson family have a sorry history, starting with the Wolseley 4/44 with its dickey differential and everfailing axles of more than 40 years ago. It was followed by a Morris Oxford, a Datsun 120Y, a trio of Telstars, a couple of HD Holden wagons, a humble Triumph Herald, a succession of Toyotas, and more. All of the above required required regular mechanical care, some of which was undertaken by yours truly following a brief but challenging car maintenance course. Not such a good move. In fact, care became repair, along with the realisation that some jobs are best left to those trained to do them. So, with the succession of cars came a succession of mechanics, some good, others diabolical. All, however, seemed to have a trait in common they charged like a wounded bull. Some also sorely tested the theory that you get what you pay for. Usually, it wasn’t peanuts, and there seemed to be only one monkey about. Still, one had to accept that that those of the greasy overalls were a necessary evil. One also had to accept that there were many out there who did do a good job, and effectively kept the show on the road. So why change when you got on to a winner? Well, it it came down to cost. Yes, the ‘‘service centre’’ the Carson family, comprising Mum, Dad and Grandson, had dealt satisfactorily for several year, seemed to take it upon itself the persona of a finance company.
Perhaps it came to the conclusion it had been undercharging its loyal customers for a lengthy period, then again it could have been the financial pain experienced through an expensive divorce. Who knows? In any event, the Carson family decided to go down its own divorce track, seeking a better deal. For reasons best known to themselves, Mum, Dad and Grandson decided to go in different directions. Grandson declared he was on to ‘‘a ripper of a mechanic’’, a bloke who charged under the going rate and who could produce a Warrant of Fitness quicker than a rabbit out of a hat. Mum said the chap she was dealing with was a ‘‘real gentleman’’. Dad was suitably impressed with the way his choice was invariably prepared to take on a job at short notice. But then things turned to custard. Mum picked up her car after a regular service, paying on the spot. The phone call beat her home. The ‘‘real gentleman’’ said he had undercharged by $50 and received an assurance this would be sorted the next time one of the family passed by his premises. A ‘‘where’s my money’’ call followed the next day, so a special trip was made to settle the account. A few weeks later an ‘‘overdue account’’ arrived in the mail. A short but sharp conversation saw the ‘‘debt’’ disappear. However, calamity was lurking just over the horizon. It manifested itself along with the June 10 floods.
The Carson family have had a bevy of vehicles over the years - most of which have a sorry history. Dad lent Grandson his ute as its higher clearance was more likely to get him to the building site he was working on. Mum stayed at home, while Dad attempted to make it to work in Grandson’s lowslung Honda Accord. No such luck. The following morning, Grandson headed off again in the ute, while Dad tried in vain to start the waterlogged Accord. The solution was simple. We would share the use of Mum’s Commodore, dropping her in Kaiapoi, then heading for Amberley. Unfortunately, it only got as far as Kaiapoi, where the engine ‘‘cooked itself’’’. Enter James, of Kaiapoi Vehicle Maintenance. To shorten a long story, not only did James
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Blade shearer revolutionises shearing By Amanda Bowes A champion Hawarden blade shearer has revolutionised the centuries old style of blade shears. Richard Watson, the inventor of Watson Multi Shears, has designed and patented blade shears for the 21st century. Working as a blade shearer for many years in the South Island high country, as well as shearing competitively, Richard says he became increasingly frustrated with the conventional blades and decided it was time they were modernised. The progression from idea to commercial production took many years and began in the mid 1990s. He approached the then New Zealand Wool Board for a grant to develop his ideas and was told if he could produce a prototype they would fund further development. After two years the Wool Board had changed personnel and reneged on the original agreement, but after media coverage, the board contacted Richard and gave him a grant to continue development. Richard wanted blades that used the world’s best high speed too steels didn’t need constant sharpening. When creating his first prototype, he worked with Hugh Bullmore, an engineer from Rolleston and a knife maker, Peter Lorimer. Richard says the first blades were very basic, but the grant allowed him to take the development to the next stage. After forming the company, Watson Shears, they took on the services of an industrial designer, Ross Taylor. With brain storming and sharing of ideas, it was learning curve for both parties. The second prototype was made from two pieces and kept jamming, but at three in the morning Richard had a eureka moment which he thought might solve the problem. A cut was made in the handle and a sideways moving bearing inserted, it worked and Richard says he knew then they had cracked it. That pair of shears was used on 6000 sheep until finally the bearing wore out. Subsequent prototypes involved developing an even more
Richard Watson crutches a ewe with the multi shear blades. durable and long lasting bearing. The quality of the steel also enabled the blades to shear 80 hard shearing high country merinos before they needed to be resharpened, although Richard says he could have probably doubled that number. Over the years modifications were made, which involved a lot of complex changes until finally the product met Richard’s ideal of a strong, durable, ergonomically designed, user friendly set of shears for the general market. The blades are unique in many ways. They are made from high quality low rust D2 tool steel, which keeps the edges sharp and reduces damage to the cutting edge. The handles are made from light weight aluminium, plated with chrome and the blades are interchangeable. They can be used for shearing with the longer blades or by removing them they can be used for dagging or general livestock trimming. The shears never need resetting in the same way as conventional blades as they are able to have the tension adjusted to 16 settings
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Positives in both kindy and day care
Summer Rose Houlahan, happy to be at pre-school. heading off happily to care, and still being happy at the end of the day, you know it’s working.’’ George at present is attending both kinder garten and day care, and enjoying both, as did big brother Henry. Gus is just a little too little, to say whether he’s is enjoying the experience, but the smile says it as does the one on Summer’s face, happy to be back with her cousins and friends. Emma says she is content with the educa tional standards at both day care and kindergar ten. ‘‘They are are getting the best of early childhood education as I see it. For example, Te Reo and matariki played a big part in last week’s activities.
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Kaikoura walking the talk
National party candidate for the Kaikoura electorate Stuart Smith and the chairman of the rejuvenated Cheviot branch of the National Party, Dave Holland. Photo: Jane Thompson.
Cheviot National Party branch rejuvenated Cheviot’s branch of the National Party has been rejuvenated. The area had been without an active party branch for several years, but recent recruit ment and rejuvenation saw it attract more than 170 supporters to a gathering in the Two Rivers Cafe, a turnout that left branch chair David Holland delighted and optimis tic. ‘‘We had quietly expected a reasonable showing, but this was excellent, Mr Holland, the grandson of first National Prime Minis ter, Sid Holland, said this week. ‘‘We had been in recession, but the grassroots saw this as an opportunity to get out and and ensure that the candidate is connecting with the community.’’ The branch committee numbers 13 and is widely representative of the wider Cheviot community, Mr Holland says. ‘‘There are a lot of issues affecting a lot of people, and we feel it is important that the politicians have a clear connection with reality.’’ The gathering saw the launch of National’s
By By Glenn Ormsby, Manager, Kaikoura Information and Tourism Inc The Kaikoura District Council is once again walking the talk for Environmental Sustain ability. In 2014, the Kaikoura community success fully entered its tenth year of being audited and certified under the independent Earth Check Environmental Programme. The Kaikoura District Council uses Earth Check as a tool to guide sound environmen tal practice for the whole community and has now been awarded platinum certification for environmental performance. This is the time of the year where the data is being collated to ascertain the environ mental performance of the community. This data is used to assess the community’s environmental footprint and to identify areas where improvements can be made. This year the Kaikoura District Council is working hard to engage the community. For the first time, we have introduced an environmental certificate which businesses can display to let customers know they are working toward sustainability. The programme is dubbed the Kaikoura Too Good to Waste Certificate, and businesses have until August 30 to complete and return a form to be eligible.
The Kaikoura District Council is also looking to embed a sustainability strategy into the Long Term Plan. This means that the council’s sustainability intentions are documented and part of the financial planning process. If you would like to have input into this process, please contact the council People ask why do we do it, and the answer is simple the Kaikoura community wish to protect the outstanding natural environment, so residents and visitors can enjoy it now, and everyone can enjoy it in the future. Let’s protect what we have for now and for future generations. The Earthcheck programme gives the Kaikoura community a tool to measure the environmental performance. The rest is up to the community. And the community is stepping up, with many environmental protection and enhancement programs running alongside the initiatives driven by the council. Examples include: Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura/Kaikoura Coastal Guardian, The Huttons Shearwater Trust, The Kaikoura Water Zone Committee, Encounter Foun dation, Whalewatch and more. Just watch the awards, they keep rolling in. Keep up the great work Kaikoura our children will thank you!
Kaikoura campaign and the introduction of National Party candidate Stuart Smith.. Mr Holland, a Greta Valley farmer, said he felt Mr Smith was well aware of the wide variety of issues facing such a large elector ate. Ranked 62 on the National Party list, Mr Smith has been quietly campaigning since he successfully won the nomination over sitting MP Colin King late last year. ‘‘My number one policy priority is water,’’ Mr Smith said in response to a series of questions from the Young Nats section of the party. ‘‘Water for irrigation, management of water quality issues to to maximise irrigation opportunities. Recreational fishing for blue cod in the Marlborough sounds. ‘‘A coastal feeder service for Picton to increase efficiency for producers and expor ters. ‘‘I am not waiting until I become a member of Parliament to act. I have been involved in all but the Hurunui Water Project before becoming a candidate.’’
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April Clarke (left), one of the presenters of "SOS", on stage with Amy McIlraith (soloist) and Grice Adams.
Seventies revived in Amuri production If your memories of the 70s are fading, the students and staff of the Amuri Area School are offering the ideal opportunity for you to refresh them. On Wednesday and Thursday of next week at 7.30pm they are staging SOS Songs of the Seventies a musical extravaganza showcasing the music of the decade, along with some of the major events in New Zealand and overseas during that period. Scripted by students, SOS will bring singing and dancing as the No1 hits of each year of the 70s are revived and more totalling in all 24 hits performed by soloists, duets, trios and the Seventies Choir. Every
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Premiere tickets are really limited, so it is first in, first served. Tickets can be bought by phoning Chrystal at the school. The Premiere Mocktail Evening is $25 a person, while Thursday offers an upgrade to a soft seat for an extra $5, these two options only being available the the Amuri Area School office All other tickets are also available at the school, Hanmer School, Waiau Hardware and the Culverden School. A family ticket covering up to two adults, plus four children in the same family is on sale at $25, a single adult ticket is $10 and a single student/child ticket $5.
The Labrador retriever was once again the most popular dog breed in the country with over 41 thousand registered in the 2013/14 registration year. On the top five list are the Huntaway (31,385); Bor der collie (23,190); and Jack Russell Terrier (18,658). The New Zealand Head ing dog, also known as the New Zealand eye dog for the way it uses its eyes and quick movements to control sheep, made the fifth spot with just over 17,000 registrations. It just edged out the Fox Terrier. The information from the National Dog database has been released by the Department of Internal Affairs. The database collates the dog registration information received from territorial authorities throughout New Zealand. As required under the Dog Control Act 1996, all dogs over 3 months old have to be registered with their local council every year by 1 July. Internal Affairs Deputy Chief Executive Paul James said that a statistical snapshot of the database
is taken as at 31 May and is made publicly available online. ‘‘The information on the localcouncils.govt.nz website is provided in an accessible and user friendly format and is aimed at making it easier for the public to access and reuse the department’s information on local govern ment,’’ he says. Mr James says that new data releases and refreshed content is regu larly added to the site to keep the website relevant, func tional and attractive to visitors. The localcouncil s.govt.nz web site profiles the country’s 78 regional and territorial councils and includes information about population, election statistics, dog control statistics and council finan ces. In 2013/2014 there were just over half a million dogs registered with councils. Every council must keep a record of all dogs regis tered and provide information on the dog and its owner along with its microchip number (if it has one) to the National Dog database. This year’s data shows that 57% (304,309) of registered dogs have been microchipped.
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Waiau overcomes frosty start to defeat Glenmark A heavy frost left the netball courts at Waiau resembling more of an ice rink than a netball court on Waiau Club Day. However, after a half hour delay to play, loyal club members and supporters with brooms and salt managed to lift the ice off the courts. Once the sun came through the clouds it made for a perfect winter’s day of netball. Waiau vs Glenmark This was a closely fought battle with several lead changes the whole way through. Glenmark’s Kelsey Ashworth at centre was directing traffic for Glenmark and combined well with Joe Loe (GS) to leave Glenmark trailing by one at three quarter time. Waiau held their own though. Loran Pedley (WD) and Debby Galletly at centre shut down the mid court and with Sarah Black (GK) and Kate Shadbolt (GD) working tirelessly in the defensive end play was slowed down for Glenmark. Waiau managed a slender one point victory. Hawarden vs Cheviot This match was a more one sided affair. Cheviot was an unstoppable force with its mid court flowing well getting nice clean ball into the shooting circle. The introduction of Julia Dickson to the defensive end in the second half proved to be the undoing of Hawarden, with Cheviot going out to a nine goal margin at three quarter time. Even play by both teams in the final quarter saw Cheviot victorious 3021. Hanmer vs Culverden This was the game to watch on the day. Culverden came out firing in the opening quarter to keep scores locked at seven a piece with Kara Archbold (GS) sinking shots from all around the circle. Hanmer however found another gear provid ing fast ball to its shooters Courtney Hale (GS) and the in form Ashley Childs (GA). However, Culverden, down by nine going into the final quarter was not going down without a fight.
Action from a previous round in Hurunui netball. File Photo. Belinda McCone (GD) and Rachel Agnew (GK) turned the ball over consistently in the Hanmer circle and combined well with the midcourt to get the ball to the Culverden shooters. However the final whistle beat the Culverden comeback with Hanmer taking out the victory 3027. Results:
Senior A: Waiau A 33 Glenmark A 32, Cheviot A 30 Hawarden A 21, Hanmer A 30 Culverden 27. Senior B: Cheviot B 29 Cheviot Social 17, Hawarden B 26 Waikari 19. Senior C: Cheviot C 26 Culverden B 20, Waiau B 19 Hawarden C 23. Primary A: Culverden PA 22 Hawarden PA 23, Glenmark PA 23 Cheviot PA 10. Primary B: Waiau PA 20 Hanmer PA 23, Waiau PB 17 Cheviot PB 8. Primary C: Hawarden PB 14 Waiau PC 11, Culverden PB 22 Glenmark PC 2.
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Focus on food safety and security Food safety and security is becoming increasin gly complex. Lincoln University food microbiology senior lecturer Dr Malik Hussain says concepts regarding food safety and security may be inadequate for fully addressing the issue. Dr Hussain has been invited as a representa tive of the university’s Centre for Food Research and Innovation to the Asian Food Safety and Security Association Conference to be held in Vietnam in August. He will also chair a workshop at the conference on risk assessment and management with regard to food safety. Although the matter of food safety and security may sound simple enough, it is, in fact, a multidimensional and complicated issue, made all the more so from increasing pressures stemming from rapid population growth. ‘‘Broadly speaking, current concepts around food safety and security tend to be based around three main pillars,’’ says Dr Hussain. ‘‘These are food availability, food access and food use. However, there needs to be greater emphasis on the microbiology aspects, as well. ‘‘For instance, although food availability is tremendously important, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Around one third of all food produced globally for human consumption goes to waste due to food safety issues such as spoilage and a loss of quality due to decay.’’ Dr Hussain says microorganisms play a part in the food supply chain, and their impact, being both positive and negative, can be enormous, whether from an economic perspective or just basic human health. Successfully attending to the microorganism aspects of food production will means less wastage, he says. This means making use of what is already produced, rather than dramatically increasing production levels. ‘‘The matter is complicated further by the direct effect climate change has on microbiology as it relates to food safety. ‘‘Climate change changes the ‘playing field’, meaning the potential for some current microbes to gain greater influence, or for new pathogens to develop.’’ The Asian Food Safety and Security Associa tion Conference will bring together food safety and security scholars, entrepreneurs and gov
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Community getting in behind hospital fundraising efforts
Major redevelopment for Kaikoura school Kaikoura Primary School is set for a new look. The school is to receive new relocatable buildings to replace its four classrooms, library and administration buildings as part of a Ministry of Education pilot scheme to trial new transportable classrooms. Principal Bruce Pagan says the ministry’s announcement of the $1.5 million redevelop ment is a welcome boost to the 60yearold school and its 80 students. He says the school’s oldest buildings date back to the early 1950s and the school has a flat roof design which has deteriorated with high corrosion. ‘‘Our maintenance bill was starting to get beyond our budget, so the ministry has decided to replace our classrooms and redevelop the school site. ‘‘We are excited about it. It’s very good for the school and a sign of real confidence in the school and the town.’’ Mr Pagan says the process is still in the planning and design stage, so the completion date has yet to be confirmed.
‘‘The ministry initially indicated the construc tion would be completed by October of November, but I would suggest it’s more likely to be 2015 or even 2016. ‘‘But as it’s part of a national trial they (the ministry) wanted to get on to it pretty quickly.’’ The work being planned involves the demoli tion of most of the existing buildings. As the buildings are designed to be transportable they can easily be moved or added to as the school roll grows, Mr Pagan says. The buildings could also be relocated to a new site should the school roll drop. However, Mr Pagan is optimistic the new buildings will also provide a boost to the school roll. ‘‘We have suffered a decline in our school roll over the last few years because of the competi tion from other schools in the district, but that trend is starting to reverse itself which is encouraging and we hope the new buildings will be a catalyst for future growth. ‘‘Because of our central location, it’s got to be good for the community.’’
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The Kaikoura community is getting in behind efforts to fundraise for the Kaikoura Hospital development. Kaikoura Hospital fundraising committee chairwoman Belinda Rickerby says the small community has been doing its part in raising around $800,000 to date towards a target of $3.4 million. ‘‘We are a small community so to be doing as much as we are doing, it’s great. ‘‘My role has been to go round and talk to people and make them aware of how they can help. The great thing about it is that there’s been such a great community involvement. ‘‘People are going out and having fun. They don’t feel like they are fundraising. they feel like they are doing something.’’ Belinda says the next big fundraising evening is a Rock ’n Roll Dance being held on Saturday September 20, during the Kaikoura Hop week end. ‘‘We did it last year and it was quite successful. We raised nearly $3000 and we got a lot of people from the Kaiapoi, Christchurch and Blenheim Rock ’n Roll Clubs. ‘‘We have sold quite a few tickets to them already and we are getting a few lessons organised to get the local people into it.’’ Polo exhibition matches are also being planned for Saturday November 22, featuring two teams from Christchurch and two teams from Blen heim, with the Topp Twins lined up to MC the event. Tickets can be purchased now for $8 an adult (or $10 on the day), with children free. Food and drinks can be purchased on the day. Following the polo matches, the Funky Hot Mamas are performing an evening concert, with tickets already sold out. Major fundraising events so far have included a gala which raised $19,000, while funds from the recent Warrior event organised by Sport Tasman were donated to the hospital fund. The Kaikoura Bowling Club is also running an ‘‘It’s in the Bag’’ evening this week to boost the hospital coffers. The recent Trash Fashion evening organised by the Seaward Kaikoura Lions also raised funds towards the Lions target of a $100,000 contri
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Playful seal pups a popular and dangerous attraction Kaikoura’s seal pups are becoming increasingly popular with tourists. Seal pups have their own natural sanctuary at Ohau Stream, just north of Kaikoura, to play while their mums fish at sea, however Depart ment of Conservation (DOC) partnership ran ger Claire Moore warns people to keep their distance. ‘‘People can be tempted to pat them because they look so cute. But they are wild animals and can bite. ‘‘There has been the odd person who has wanted to swim with the pups, but this is quite stressful for the pups and very dangerous.’’ The pups are born during November and December and stay with their mums until early April, when she returns to sea to fish. The mums return every few days to feed the pups until October, when they are big enough to go out to sea themselves. While their mums are at sea, the pups swim up Ohau Stream, from nearby Ohau Point, to a pool at the foot of a waterfall, where they play fight and frolic to the amusement of visitors. Claire says during peak times there can be up to 50 seals in the pool. To ensure the safety of both the pups and visitors, DOC monitors the area with the help of volunteers who are rostered on during weekends and school holidays. ‘‘Kaikoura DOC staff go up there regularly, but we really rely on the volunteers. People always want to know about the seals.’’ Last year a female seal and pup were found dead after being beaten to death at Ohau Point, however Claire is not aware of any incidents at Ohau Stream. While the track up to the waterfall has been
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Cruise ships set to boost North Canty tourism A seal pup frolics at Ohau Stream, north of Kaikoura. Photo: David Hill. there for a number of years, the pups have only recently started swimming upstream, Claire says. ‘‘When they enlarged the road around there a lot of rubble was removed. There used to be more rocks on the coast, so they haven’t always been breeding there. ‘‘It seems to be only in the last five to 10 years that the pups discovered the pool. So the track was there long before seals. It’s such a beautiful walk.’’ Today thousands of visitors, including bus loads of tourists, flock to see the seal pups, with the school holidays being an especially busy time. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can contact DOC on (03) 3195714.
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Kaikoura is making progress to becoming a destination for more cruise ships. Kaikoura Information and Tourism Inc (KITI) manager Glenn Ormsby has been meeting with cruise ship operators in a bid to attract more cruise ships to the region. ‘‘We have been working closely with CruiseNZ and a number of major cruise ship industry players in the last month. It’s very critical to get their support for Kaikoura to become a cruise ship destination. ‘‘It is good for Kaikoura and North Canterbury. If it works there will be plenty of business for everyone.’’ Mr Ormsby says several cruise ships have already been lined up for next summer, following last season’s run. The season’s last cruise ship was farewelled back in April, capping off a successful summer, after some lean years following the earthquakes. ‘‘While I don’t have any figures yet, the feedback and anecdotal evidence I have from local busi nesses suggests it has been the best summer in years. The operators are saying we are right back to the preearthquake and prefinancial crisis levels. ‘‘We are certainly hoping it’s going to be another good season, especially for our key markets in the United Kingdom, Germany, China and Australia.
Even the United States market is starting to grow again.’’ In recent months, Kaikoura has strengthened its ties with the Chinese tourism industry, with KITI and Kaikoura District Council representatives dining with the Chinese consul in Christchurch and Mr Ormsby visiting tourism operators in China. Around 85 per cent of Kaikoura’s visitors are international and cruise ships have the potential to grow that even more. Mr Ormsby says many more cruise ships could stop off at Kaikoura if the district can resolve an issue of rocks in South Bay. The council has sought quotes on the cost of removing the rocks and is now exploring funding options. Mr Ormsby says local boat enthusiasts are able to navigate around the rocks, but cruise ship operators, who are not familiar with the area, are understandably concerned for the safety of their tenders which are also their lifeboats. KITI is also producing a brochure to attract more conferences during the winter months, Mr Ormsby says. ‘‘It’s a really good one to get in the winter months, when the town gets a bit quieter. ‘‘While they’re here, people can go and see the whales or visit the seals. There is plenty for them to do in winter.’’
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Kaikoura High School student reaches high for scholarship
Kaikoura High School student Hine Kahu has received a REACH scholarship to study health sciences at Otago University next year. She is shown with her letter in front of then school’s ‘‘Wall of Excellence’’. A REACH scholarship (or Realising Educational Aspirations for Careers in Health) is a scholarship for year 13 Maori secondary students interested in a career in health. Photo: Kaikoura High School.
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Canterbury councils’ water policy recognised Canterbury’s local authorities have been recog nised for their water management efforts. The authorities have been jointly highly commended for the Canterbury Water Manage ment Strategy’s ground breaking communityled approach to natural resource management in the region at the inaugural LGNZ (Local Government New Zealand) Excellence Awards, which honour council projects, programmes and people making an impact in local communities. The strategy was developed by the Canterbury Mayoral Forum and introduced in 2009 in response to significant growth in the agricultural sector that had created unprecedented demand for water. Its objective was to put management of water resources into the hands of local communities. Environment Canterbury (ECan) chair woman Dame Margaret Bazley, who repre sented the region’s local authorities at the awards presentation in Nelson last week, says the strategy is already being credited for transforming the region’s approach to water management from adversarial to more com munity controlled and owned. At its core are 10 zone water management committees, which are responsible for many decisions affecting water management. Each committee has up to 15 members drawn from ECan, territorial authorities with an interest in the zone, Ngai Tahu / runanga and other members of the local community. ‘‘The outstanding work these committees do in partnership with their local communities has meant the strategy is already affecting the change necessary to ensure management of the water resource reflects the needs of everybody with an interest in its wellbeing,’’ Dame Margaret says. ‘‘The range of initiatives that have already emerged from this new approach are possibly more advanced than might have been antici pated five years ago. For example, the Immedi ate Steps Biodiversity Programme has already allocated about $3.5 million to 130 different projects.
The Canterbury Water Management Strategy has proven to be winner. ‘‘Nearly 250,000 plants have been planted as part of the restoration of Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere), an area of great cultural importance to Ngai Tahu.’’ Dame Margaret says the strategy is also playing an important role in advancing water infrastructure in the region. ‘‘Before the strategy was in place, localised irrigation schemes were being developed with out much consideration of how they might overlap with each other. ‘‘The strategy ensures the schemes are all talking to each other and allows developers to access expertise within our local authorities to assist with their funding applications and other important work.’’ Dame Margaret says LGNZ’s recognition of the strategy’s successes to date reflects the significant commitment of councils and com munities throughout Canterbury to working together to ensure sustainable and equitable water management.
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Garage sale With spring on the way now is the time to clean out sheds and household items in time for the inaugural Hawarden/Waikari Lions monster machinery, general auction and garage sale. The idea for the auction came about after bad weather skittled the Lion’s Club main fund raising event their 4WD safari. The auction and garage sale will be held at the Hawarden Domain and Hall on October 22, starting at 11am. Organiser Rod McKay says there will be an auction on the domain and items can either be donated, with the full proceeds going to the Lions, or sold on commission. The Hawarden Hall will host the garage sale, where people will be able to buy stall space and items will be sold at a price set by the vendor. Entries will be accepted until September 22 and the Lions ask that items be in reasonable condition. No electrical goods are to be put up for sale in the interest of public safety. Mr McKay says the day will include a gala, with food available and hopes it will be an event the whole community can support and have an enjoyable day out. To enter items for the auction, phone Chris Svensson on 03 314 4049 or email cisvensson@x tra.co.nz or Dave Hislopph 03 314 4117, email dave@medburyfarm.co.nz. Entries for the garage sale can be made by phoning Rey Tabayoyong (03) 3144294, email reynaldotabayoyong@yahoo.com or Richard Rutherford (03) 3144598, email bigblack bear2009@yahoo.com. General enquiries can be made to Bruce Forrester phone (03) 3144584. All proceeds from the monster auction will go back into the community.
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‘Chocolat’ film sure to delight A night of indulgence awaits Waikari tomorrow Tickle your taste buds with fine food and drama on August 1 at Waikari Hall. If you love sumptuous food, great com pany and an award winning drama then come along to a special dinner and showing of the velvety smooth film Chocolat, starring Juliette Binoche, J ohnny Depp and Judi Dench. The Waikari School fundraising commit tee is hosting a midwinter film and two course dinner event to raise funds for the benefit of the pupils at Waikari School. The event starts at 6:30pm on Friday August 1 and diners will be able to accompany their meal with petite tipples of beer or local wine at the cash bar. However, chocoholics beware the dinner prepared by local chef Kate McMillan will include chocolate! The dinner and film night will be held at Waikari Hall on Princes Street, Waikari, and tickets are limited to those who love to indulge. So invite your nearest and dearest friends and family and come celebrate midwinter to share Chocolat at Waikari. Tickets for both the film and twocourse meal are $35 per person and are available from Hawarden Four Square and Waikari Auto Services, or you can email charlotte Chocoholics can enjoy great drama, good company - and of course, chocolate. frank@clear.net.nz. No door sales.
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Entries open for Canterbury show Entries are open for the 2014 Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show. Show organisers are calling upon showing enthusiasts from throughout New Zealand to send in their entries and compete in the country’s largest agricultural and pastoral show which will be held at the Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, during Wednesday to Friday November 1214. For over 150 years, the show has been attracting and showcasing New Zealand’s best animals and talented competitors, with exhibitors competing for more than $100,000 in prize money. More than 3000 animals and close to 1000
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University receives funding boost to aid quake recovery Lincoln University has welcomed the announcement of a $100 million cash injection to rebuild quake damaged facilities. Last week Tertiary Education Minis ter Steven Joyce approved in principle a package to provide up to $107.5 million in capital funding toward the rebuilding of Lincoln University’s science facilities. The investment means the university can move forward ‘‘with delivering the kind of science and technology that contributes so significantly to the New Zealand economy’’, a university spokes man says. ‘‘With 70 percent of New Zealand’s merchandise exports comprising of food and fibre products, this investment is not just good for Lincoln itself, it also means the university can contribute to the Government’s own Business Growth Agenda.’’ The announcement also ensures that Lincoln University, along with the Crown Research Institutes, DairyNZ and other industry partners, can now take the first step toward the establish
ment of the Lincoln Hub. Mr Joyce says the university suffered significant damage in the Canterbury earthquakes, losing more than 40% of its academic floor space, including facilities for science teaching and research. ‘‘This money will assist the university with its rebuild programme and help it get back fully on its feet. Lincoln is focused on growing its undergraduate enrolments and the rebuild of its key facilities is the next stage in returning it to sustainable operations.’’ The rebuild will involve demolishing the badly damaged Hilgendorf and Burns buildings and replacing them with modern facilities. Mr Joyce says the funding is subject to the university fully integrating its new facilities with the other major partners in the new Lincoln Hub. ‘‘The rebuild of the university, together with the existing campus development plans of the crown research institutes located at Lincoln, means we have a unique, once in a generation opportunity to combine the
physical operations of all these entities in one integrated campus serving 900 scientists, students and industry. ‘‘I have made it a condition of signoff for the development plans of all the hub partners that they fully integrate their development plans to the benefit of all parties and New Zealand as a whole and I look forward to seeing that confirmed before final approvals for construction are given.’’ Mr Joyce says the Lincoln Hub will be an incubator for research, innovation and wealth creation in the agricultural sector, with one of the highest concen trations of agricultural and environmen tal scientists in the Southern Hemi sphere, working together to bring new ideas to market and develop new export opportunities. An initial payment of $7.5 million will be made to the university by the end of this month, with up to an additional $100 million paid in instalments throughout the project. Construction is expected to start in the second half of next year, with completion scheduled by 2019.
Support offered to ‘good farmers’ ‘‘Good farmers’’ will benefit from the Green Party’s climate change policy. Speaking in Rangiora on Saturday, Green MP Kennedy Graham said his party plans to reward farmers who take steps to improve their environmental footprint, while taxing emissions. He says his party is proposing to replace the emissions trading scheme with a carbon tax of $25 on carbon emissions, which would apply to everyone, and $12.50 on biological emissions, namely methane and nitrous oxide. The biological emissions tax would only apply to dairy farmers initially, with sheep and beef farmers exempt ‘‘as their emissions have gone down’’. However, dairy farmers who take steps to reduce their emissions will be eligible for tax credits. The carbon tax would be offset by making the first $2000 of household incomes tax free and a one per cent cut in the company tax rate for businesses and farms alike. While the ultimate goal is carbon neutrality by 2050, the Green Party also proposes setting up an independent climate commission to set future targets. Mr Graham says the proposals are based on the United Kingdom’s climate policy, which aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. ‘‘They actually have a political consensus on climate policy, which doesn’t exist here.’’ Mr Graham says he has spoken to various
Green MP Kennedy Graham (left) meets the party’s Waimakariri candidate Reuben Hunt. farmer and business groups around the country in the last month and is keen to receive an invitation from Federated Farmers North Canterbury. ‘‘Generally people say they understand where we are coming from. They have some concerns and critiques, but it’s a serious dialogue.’’
Lower prosecutions welcomed Federated Farmers is happy to see the legal footprint of New Zealand’s dairy industry continue to improve based on recently published figures. ‘‘We are very happy to see prosecutions heading in the right direction, says Federated Farmers president Dr William Rolleston. ‘‘While 21 prosecutions is 21 too many, we need to remember that there are some 12,000 dairy herds in New Zealand. In pure percentage terms it is 0.175 percent of all herds. ‘‘It affirms our view that there is a genuine change of culture in farming. A decade ago the main topic would be stocking rates but today it is dominated by environmental factors. When you’ve got weather beaten dairy farmers in their late 50’s comparing notes on riparian plantings and ground sensors, you know there’s a cultural change afoot.’’ Dr Rolleston says the 21 prosecutions in the 2013/2014 year compare favourably to the 34 recorded in the 2012/2013 year, which went against a falling trend. There were 25 prosecu tions in the 2011/2012 season.
He says the 2012/2013 season high could be due to it coinciding with the worst drought in 70 years. However, it is also well down on the 49 prosecutions in the 2009/2010 season. ‘‘We also need to be realistic that these numbers will oscillate and some years will be better than others but the overall trend is positive. In terms of abatements, they are 43% lower than the 2008/2009 season while infringe ments are 49% lower than in 2008/2009. ‘‘Generally speaking, regional councils have started to understand farmer psyche and are improving their dialogue with farmers. We are also seeing the courts taking a much tougher line with the average fine growing substantially as each season passes. ‘‘Clearly, the courts take the view that there is plenty of support there from not just us, but from DairyNZ, dairy processors, consultants and even some councils. ‘‘After some years of tension we are seeing councils communicating better with farmers and this has made a substantial difference to compliance.’’
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Swimmers achieve personal bests A total of 37 North Canterbury Swim Club members achieved 88 personal best times from 184 events at the QE II Ruth Woolley Memorial Swim at Jelly Park in Christchurch. Fifteen North Canterbury Swim Club records were also broken, including one by George Eglesfield in the 200m freestyle event for 19 & over males which had stood since 2005. WaiSwim coach Brigitte Mahan says inten sive training over the holidays paid off, with many of the swimmers improving their tech niques and times and gaining some great results. Results were: Bryn Atkin (1415 year male): gold 200m freestyle, silver 100m and 200m backstroke, bronze 50m and 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke. James Buk (1415 year male): gold 100m freestyle, silver 50m and 100m breaststroke, bronze 100m butterfly. Isaac Dann (1213 year male): silver 50m breaststroke, bronze 100m and 200m breast stroke. George Eglesfield (16 & over male): gold 50m and 100m butterfly, 50m and 100m backstroke, 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle and 200 individual medley. Laura Haugin (1415 year female): silver 50m and 100m backstroke and 200m freestyle, bronze 100m and 200m individual medley. Angus Kelliher (1213 year male): gold 50m backstroke. Natasha Lloyd (16 and over female) gold 50m and 100m breaststroke and 100m freestyle, silver 50m freestyle, bronze 100m butterfly. Keely Morton (16 & over female): bronze 200m backstroke. Regan Mundy (1415 year male): gold 100m individual medley, bronze 50m breaststroke and 100m backstroke. Michael Pitt (16 & over male): gold 400m individual medley, silver 200m breaststroke.
George Eglesfield swimming in a butterfly event. Reagan Pitt (16 & over male): silver 100m individual medley and 50m breaststroke, bronze 200m backstroke and 200m individual medley. Gendi Roberts (16 & over female): silver 200m and 400m freestyle, bronze 400m individual medley. William Roberts (1415 year male): silver 100m butterfly and 200m individual medley, bronze 200m backstroke. Noe´mie Savry (9 & under female): gold 50m and 200m breaststroke, 50m and 100m freestyle, 100m and 200m individual medley and 100m backstroke, silver 50m backstroke. Bonnie Smith (9 & under female): gold 100m breaststroke, 200m freestyle, silver 100m backstroke, bronze 50m and 200m
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breaststroke, 50m backstroke and 100m individual medley. Angus Syne (1415 year male): gold 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle, silver 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle and 400m individual medley, bronze 200m individual medley. Records were set by: George Eglesfield (19 & over male): 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle, 50m and 100m backstroke, 50m and 100m butterfly and 200m individual medley. Reagen Pitt (19 & over male): 50m breast stroke. Laura Haughin (15 year female): 100m backstroke. Natasha Lloyd (18 year female): 50m and 100m freestyle and 50m and 100m breaststroke.
North Canty sports results Amberley Smallbore Rifle Club results: Week one: Gordon Wright 100.7, Conan Griffin 99.8, Mike Young 98.5, Michael Criglington 98.4, Keith Brown 96.5, Ian Frazer 95.2, Grace Russell 94.3, Thomas Rea 93.0, Adam Heaven 92.2, Matt Fahey 84.1, Jacob Patchett 77.0, Thomas McIlraith 75.1, Blair Milne 61.0. Week two: Results: Gordon Wright 100.5, 98.7, Mike Young 99.7, Keith Brown 96.5, 95.3, Michael Criglington 95.4, Phillipa Brown 95.2, Chris Rhodes 95.2, Ross Harper 94.2, Grace Russell 92.2, Christine Brown 92.1, Thomas Rea 92.0, Adam Heaven 89.2, Thomas McIlraith 77.0, Jacob Patchett 67.0. Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association Travel Shoot 7th round: Division One:Rangiora 388.20 (5) 31 points, Amberley 382.18 (4) 31 points, West Eyreton 381.21 (3) 22 points. Division Two:Ran giora 388.22 (5) 30 points, Amberley 372.18 (4) 29 points. Tiverton Cup Individual and aggregate scores (7th round): Conan Griffin 97.5, 979.52, Tania Boerlage , 98.4, 979.44, Gordon Wright 96.4, 978.43, Robert Dalzell 97.4, 974.41, Chris Kershaw 95.2, 963.35, Brian Lunn 95.4, 955.34, Peter Boerlage 95.5, 950.40, Keith Brown 91.0, 950.25, Ross Harper 93.4, 948.30, Michael Criglington 93.3, 935.22, Dudley Jarman 96.5, Alister Brosnan 96.4, Sam Vincent 95.3, Joel Edge 95.3, Georgia Rhodes 93.3, Chris Rhodes 93.1, Susannah Smith 92.2, Ian Frazer 89.1, Adam Heaven 86.2, Gary Briden 86.0. Ashley Association v North Canterbury Association: Ashley total 1554.86, North Canterbury 1525.72. Individual scores: Ashley: James Briden 195.10, Dudley Jarman 195.14, Brian Lunn 193.9, Alister Brosnan 191.8, Gordon Wright 196.13 (100.7), Robert Dalzell 198.15, Peter Boerlage 196.6, Tania Boerlage 194.9, Keith Brown 192.8. North Canterbury:Adrian Black 199.14 (100.8), Arthur Black 192.7, Sarah Black 197.12 (100.9), Katrina Quigley 196.12, Darryn Quigley 197.12, Amy McIlraith 168.3, Rob McIlraith 178.1, John Nicholls 198.11. Rangiora Smallbore Rifle Club: J Edge 191.7 (Double card), C Kershaw 191.6 (D), S Vincent 190.9 (D), J Wolfe 173.1 (D), D Jarman 98.4, B Lunn 97.3, C Kershaw 97.3, R McQueen 96.3, R Dalzell 96.4, K James 95.1, P Widdowson 93.2, M Anderson 92.4, M Anderson 92.0, T Warming Smith 91.2, J Starling 90.3, T Martin 90.2, T Wilson 88.3, D L Prickett 87.1, L Kay 87.2, C Andrew 84.1, S Kerhsaw 83.0, D Wilson 81.0, N Starling 76.0, N Camp 62.0. Rangiora Bridge Club results: Saturday Pairs:North/South: Doby Lubbers/Diane Watson 1. East/West: Marion Lomax/Barry Lomax 2. Monday Afternoon Rata Pairs: N/S: Helen Dunn/Des Steere 1, Elizabeth Duke/Jenny Shore 2, Helen Paterson/Hugh Paterson 3. E/W: Jill Amer/Linda Joyce 1, Kareen McKay/Janice Pickering 2, Marion Lomax/Lynley Cullinane 3. Wednesday Evening Winter Three Night Match: N/S: Joyce Gray/Dawn Simpson 1, Nikki Luisetti/John Rawson 2, Heather Waldron/Robin Hassall 3. E/W: Gaynor Hurford/Dave Tocker 1, George Scott/Joy Scott 2, Sue McIlroy/Lester Garlick 3.
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Oxford misses out on semifinal By Peter Williams Oxford has been a contender in the North Canterbury rugby grand final for eight of the last nine years. But this year it has missed a spot after losing to Saracens, in what was effectively a sudden death match. It was a very even match, played in perfect conditions at Oxford where Oxford opened the scoring with a well taken try to right wing Moko Prescott. Saracens replied soon after when centre Nathan Reid carved through for Brett Hancox to convert. Midway through the half Oxford’s Sean Thompson kicked a handy penalty goal and towards the end of the half both teams scored a further try from driving forward play. Oxford’s second try was scored by tight head prop Soni Taulava, while Saracens responded with a try to blindside flanker Mark Smith. Hancox landed the side line conversion to make the half time score Saracens 14 Oxford 13. The second half was very even and vigorously contested by both teams. Midway through the half Oxford’s outside backs made a break and went 40 metres for left wing Blain O’Loughlin to score wide out and give Oxford the lead. With only five minutes left to play Oxford made a promising move down the right flank, with No 8 Stew Dalzell searching for
Ohoka wing Leo Lafai on his way to scoring Ohoka’s first try on Saturday. Photo: Supplied. the matchwinning try. However his attempted long pass to an unmarked player outside him was intercepted by Saracens’ open side flanker Nathan Goodwin, who played the last 20 minutes on the right wing. Goodwin sprinted 40 metres to
score handy to the posts. Replacement Ricky Allin conver ted. When the referee blew the final whistle it marked the end of Oxford’s season with the final score Saracens 21 Oxford 18. At Mandeville, Ashley main
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tained its unbeaten record in the Luisetti Seeds North Canterbury competition but Ohoka, as has been the case throughout this competition, once again pushed its opponents close. Ashley, with tries to Ritchie Hancox and Alex Mumford and a penalty to Dan Cook looked the stronger team throughout the first half and led 135 at half time. Ohoka’s try was scored by wing Leo Lafai. Ohoka stormed back with a vengeance early in the second half, with tries to wing Junior Pati and hooker Ace Simanu, who had an impressive game. The match entered its final stanza with Ohoka holding a 1513 lead, but Ashley regained the lead with two penalties to Dan Cook and a try to Scott Barber to win the match 2615 and secure the top qualifying position for the semifinals. At Omihi, Kaiapoi got off to a flier against Glenmark and estab lished what proved to be a match winning break very early in the game. Glenmark did hit back with a try to Sam Westenra, but Kaiapoi took a 208 lead into the halftime break. Both teams cancelled each other out for most of the second half, with the only points being a late try to Kaiapoi, leaving the final score 258 to Kaiapoi. This victory was enough to secure a home semifinal for Kaiapoi and a rematch against Glenmark. Continued Page 37
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Rangiora Players offers free tickets to show’s opening night Do you know someone who deserves a great night out to a hilarious Rangiora show? Simply tag their name as a comment on a post on the Rangiora Promotions Facebook page or email rangiorapromotions@gmail.com with
your nominated person and they could win two free tickets to the opening night of Death & Taxes at Rangiora Players on Wednesday August 6. You are allowed to nominate more than one person. The winner will be drawn this Saturday August 2 at 12pm. The comedy is being in the Little Theatre at Northbrook Road and runs Wednesdays to Saturdays, August 69 and August 1316 from 7:30 pm. See www.rangioraplayers.org.nz for full book ing details. Tickets cost $20.
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Enrol for ‘speedcraft’ at Woodend art expo Art classes are set to be a feature at next month’s Woodend Art & Craft Expo. The expo, now in its fourth year, has confirmed the return of one of its regular tutors who will be teaching how to make your very own bath salts. Expo manager Belinda Topp says Les sandre Paris, who operates ‘A Paris Affair’ in Loburn, makes her own handmade cosmetics and cleaning products which are ‘‘chemical free and absolutely beautiful’’. Thanks to ongoing support from Creative Communities Waimakariri and Enterprise North Canterbury, classes are available for $4 a class or three classes for $10. ‘‘The concept of the expo is ‘speedcraft’ where participants try a taste of an activity for 30 minutes before moving on to try another. ‘‘A Paris Affair’s ‘make your own bath salts’ is one of the many classes available to the community on the day, and there are still some spaces for new tutors available.’’ Belinda is keen to hear from anyone with a special talent ‘‘so if you are ‘arty or crafty’ in any way and would love to share this with the local community in ‘speed craft les sons’,’’ contact Belinda on 0211910103 or email belindat23@gmail.com. For more information on the event visit
www.woodend.co.nz or check us out on Facebook. The Woodend Art & Craft Expo will be held on Sunday August 31 from 10.30am to 4pm at the Woodend Community Centre on School Road.
Holistic Health Alternatives , Health alternatives will feature in Rangiora on Saturday, August 2, at the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Showgrounds in Ashley Street. Readers, Aromatherapy, Oneness Bless ings, Australian Bush flowers, Reiki, Holistic and Spiritual Healing, Chakra/Aura Har mony, soul Card Readings, Clairvoyant Mediums and Merchandising to name a few will feature at the event which runs from 10am to 4pm. There will be a $2 entry fee. Rock‘n’Wheels meet ‘‘If its wheels and you love it bring it along’’ to our annual Wheels Show on Sunday, September 7, at the Amberley Domain 8.30 am until 4 pm. Wheels registra tion $10, Public admission $5 per adult, children 5 15 years gold coin. Entertainment includes Model Aero club demonstrations, live music air brush painting demo. Swap meet / craft Fair sites available $20. (Post ponement date September 14).Check us out on Facebook. For more information and registration forms email rocknwheels
meet@yahoo.com or phone Les or Katrina 03 3148153. All proceeds going to Amberley Girl Guides. Rangiora Community Market and Car Boot Sale The Rangiora Community Market and Car Boot Sale will be held this Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm at the St John’s Anglican Church hall on the corner of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. Come and get your Fathers’ Day gift. Find us on Facebook. Phone (03) 3136148 or email office@ang licanweb.org. Cat Care Inc Garage Sale Cat Care will hold its quarterly fundraising garage sale this Saturday from 8am to 12pm at 51b East Belt, Rangiora. All proceeds from the garage sale go towards care, spay/neuter, vaccination and microchipping of our felines in residence. Support us and help save the lives of North Canterbury’s unwanted and unloved felines. Contact: Betty Jones email info@catcarein corporated.org.nz, phone (03) 3133851 or http://catcareincorporated.org.nz.
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9 Church Street, Amberley Auction: 9th August at 2pm on site (unless sold prior) For more details please contact Stuart Morris at Harcourts on 027 422 6395 or 03 313 6158 or email stuart.morris@harcourts.co.nz
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Stoke Heights : Fernside’s Finest
Harcourts ID: RG6945
P. 03 313 6158 M. 027 313 9032 E. peta.murch@harcourts.co.nz
P. 03 315 7084 Harley 021 149 8050 or June 021 823 824 E. harley.manion@harcourts.co.nz or kis.june@xtra.co.nz
POA
M. 027 435 1284
2/36 Lagan Street, Belfast Great Investment - Deceased Estate
- Top class development in a premium location
- Must be sold, compact & convenient
- 3x 4Ha blocks left and selling well
- 2 bedroom home, great investment or first home
- Beautiful rolling country with stunning views
- LIM, title, EQC and insurance available
Harcourts ID: BF22663 Michelle Van der Park & Brigid O’Keefe
Harcourts ID: RG5594
Stuart Morris
Licensed Sales Consultants
P. 03 323 6045 Michelle 0272242066 or Brigid 021521001 E. michelle.vanderpark@harcourts.co.nz or brigid.okeefe@harcourts.co.nz
Licensed Sales Consultant
P. 03 313 6158 M. 027 422 6395 E. stuart.morris@harcourts.co.nz
$949,000
POA
131 Verona Place, Ohoka
68 Rippingale Road, Hanmer Springs
Two Homes For The Price of One...
Stunning Rippinvale Retreat
- Gorgeous 310m home + separate 75m home
- Adjacent to the Hanmer Springs golf course and 2 minutes drive to the heart of the village
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- Private well sheltered 16820m2 haven - Complete with dble garage, single garage + 4 bay barn
- Constructed from adobe mud block, this family home also includes two five star private accommodation suites
Harcourts ID: BF22589
- Situated on 4.7327 ha offers many unique opportunities
Gemma & Sue Roberts Licensed Sales Consultants
P. 03 323 6045 Gemma 0272236471 or Sue 0274401282 E. gemma.roberts@harcourts.co.nz
Contributor to www.realestate.co.nz
Jackie Frame
Licensed Sales Consultant
Harcourts ID: HS5742
P. 03 315 7084 M. 027 435 9810 E. jackie.frame@harcourts.co.nz
www.twisskeir.co.nz
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0800 278 583 www.crtrealestate.co.nz Website ID RA1590
Oxford
Thursday July 31 2014
Website ID RA1588
Tuahiwi
632 Woodside Rd 16.1 HECTARES
32 Greens Road 2.3 HECTARES
Established finishing unit currently finishing 6,000 pigs per year, self-contained with ample sheds, some with auto feeders and a range of newer to older sheds. Hammer mill, two mixers, grain silos and effluent system (consented). Saw dust based effluent is also used which has a ready market for home gardeners. Very good implement and hay sheds with cattle yards under construction. 40 units of council water which is for domestic, piggery and stock water. The grazing area is fenced into 10 paddocks and with excellent rainfall, this location is generally considered ‘summer safe’. Great for cattle or dairy grazing. This is a property that could be sold as a piggery or a smaller grazing unit. Situated close to Oxford with a tidy, three bedroom home.
Superbly presented 2.37 hectare property, offering excellent three bedroom permanent material family home with open plan, sunny living. Logburner, conservatory, indoor/outdoor flow with patio, internal access double garage, games room/studio and mature garden setting. This unique property is ideally situated close to beach, motorway and schools and also offers seven, well fenced/sheltered paddocks. High stud farm shed, implement shed, separate garage, two haysheds/horse shelters and cattleyards with covered in tractor shed.
Expressions of Interest over $680,000 including GST Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122
Price $900,000 plus GST (if any) Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425 Website ID DA1602
View Hill
CE PRI
Website ID RA1551
Amberley
1/5 Retallick Way 429m2
ED UC D E R
• 429m2 section in sparkling new subdivision • Close to all Township amenities • Walk to the new shops and Super Market (under construction) • Covenants in place to protect your investment • Titles are issued, so the site is all set to build now • Few spaces remain, so phone agent to secure your space now Price $130,000 including GST James Murray M 0274 368 103 Website ID RA1583
Waiau 8 Achray Street 1,231m2
19 Watsons Reserve Road 4 HECTARES This 269m2 home completed in 2013, has been designed and built to stand out from the rest. Offering four generous bedrooms, master has walk-in-robe and en suite with luxurious tiled shower, plus family bathroom with separate toilet. The kitchen has two ovens, stainless steel appliances and bench top, plus a butler’s pantry. Several sets of stacker doors lead outside to enjoy the views and you will keep cosy with both a heat pump and log fire (on wet back). A media room offers more space for the family to spread out, or a separate formal lounge. The internal access garage includes a lockup room, open storage areas and large cupboards. Five paddocks, one with small animal shelter to ensure the pets or a few stock have plenty of space. Price $275,000 Maurice Newell
Price $705,000 including GST Kerin Pitkethley M 0276 987 453
Ron Skews M 0274 325 859
Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379
Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600
James Murray M 0274 368 103
Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
M 0272 401 718
Maurice Newell M 0272 401 718
Well below RV, this property could offer the chance to retire to the friendly community of Waiau, with money in the bank, after selling in the red hot Christchurch market. It would be perfect as a family home, with a very highly regarded school in Waiau and shops, garages and the hotel within 200 metres. This is worth a visit, four double bedrooms, large lounge with a new logburner and an open fire. The large double garage provides plenty of room for a boat or bikes and a car as well as a workshop. EQC money available to purchaser for cosmetic repairs.
Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122
Barry Keys M 0274 347 689
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0800 278 583 www.crtrealestate.co.nz
residential, lifestyle, rural
Website ID RA1577
Balcairn
Price $220,000 including GST James Murray M 0274 368 103
297 Cramptons Bush Road 4 HECTARES
40 Mountain Road 12.4 HECTARES SUBJECT TO TITLE
Four hectare lifestyle block, facing north with superb views from Mount Grey to the Waipara Valley. Power and phone to boundary with one unit county water. The south eastern area of the property drops off to a boundary stream. This area has extensive exotic and native tree plantings which are well established and will be a feature of the property in years to come. Covenants in place protect your investment. Just ten minutes to the progressive township of Amberley and an easy commute to Rangiora.
Lifestyle with two incomes, an intensive deer breeding and finishing unit and Coopers Creek Boarding Kennels. Deer fenced into 12 paddocks, lane and deer handling shed with crush. Modern pastures and regular fertiliser in an area with 1,000mm rain per annum. The kennels can accommodate 24 dogs, with quality housing and exercise areas. Three bedroom home, set in a sheltered area, with an established garden and sweeping lawns. 3-bay by 2-bay deep implement and hay shed, separate workshop with storage for two cars.
Website ID TU10127
Kaikoura
Website ID TU10235
Kaikoura
1946 Inland Road 8.1 HECTARES
This four bedroom, three bathroom and office colonial replica home is situated in an established setting. Set in sweeping lawns, a micro-climate for the many fruit and citrus trees, plus the many established rhododendrons and specimen trees. There is a hay shed, a 4-bay barn and a colonial replica 2-car garage with pitched roof. Formerly a B&B operation the opportunity to re-establish is there for the entrepreneur set approximately 8km from Kaikoura with school bus to gate.
This peaceful setting has a mainly flat terrain, with native bush, and a stream boundary. Access will be off Inland Road, the scenic route to Hanmer Springs, approx 20 minutes west of Kaikoura. Sheltered from the easterly winds there is a good access track and unlimited water supply from a natural spring. Currently awaiting resource consent for subdivision, there are no covenants. Lovely mountain and rural vistas with no other houses in your sight. Ideal spot to park up your bus, or build a wee cabin. Subject to final survey and issue of new title.
Price $295,000 plus GST Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600 Website ID TU9996
Kaikoura Top Line Road 2.2 HECTARES
Seaviews to the east and the seaward Kaikoura mountain range to the west from this last lifestyle section in this sought after location approximately 7km north of Kaikoura. Fully fenced with great fertile pasture and services to the boundary. Fishing, hunting, tramping, surfing and golf all only minutes away. Primary school across the road, secondary school bus at gate and mail delivery to gate. Covenants apply. Available now. Price $200,000 plus GST Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600 Website ID TU10248
Kaikoura
595 School House Road 7,593m2
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Ron Skews M 0274 325 859
Price $680,000 plus GST (if any) Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
234 Parsons Road 9 HECTARES
Price $750,000 plus GST M 021 229 0600 Kathy Thompson
Price by negotiation Kathy Thompson
Website ID RA1548
Oxford
M 021 229 0600
Allan Gifford M 0272 262 379
This sheltered private lifestyle, has been farmed organically for the last 5 years, with fabulous soil, many vege gardens and a large established orchard. The three bedroom home has a new kitchen, an open plan living area, with a new log fire about to be installed and a sunny conservatory with Mt Fyffe views. Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and a spacious new titled bathroom. This little farm let would appeal to all organic growers, and would be just perfect for those that like the good life, peace, privacy and excellent soil.
Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600
James Murray M 0274 368 103
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Malcolm Garvan M 0272 314 425
Maurice Newell M 0272 401 718
Russell Clifford M 0274 343 122
Barry Keys M 0274 347 689
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Loburn
AVAILABLE FOR YOU NOW
Rangiora
504 Barkers Road
Deadline Sale
84a Percival Street
Deadline Sale
Offers on or before 4pm, Tues 12 Aug 2014
Modern family home on 9.7ha with stunning rural views. D
Well appointed dual living spaces
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Four bedrooms with room for more
www.bayleys.co.nz/518365
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Fertile soils, land is subdivided into 10 paddocks with excellent
Jane Meyer
shelter
M 027 244 8055 B 03 311 8020 jane.meyer@bayleys.co.nz
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Cattle yards and loading ramp
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
Located within 10 minutes drive to Rangiora.
Looking for the easy lifestyle - this is it! Just move in and enjoy this very sunny and warm spacious townhouse, located within walking distance to all amenities and so close to Lilybrook shops. This townhouse offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining with outdoor flow to a small and private patio area plus a separate lounge with street view. Underfloor heating plus a heat pump for added warmth in the living area. A double garage completes this property and is all complimented by easy-care
Offers closing 4pm, Tues 5 Aug 2014
View Sun 1.30-2pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/518321
Barbara Peter M 027 270 3494 B 03 311 8020 barbara.peter@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
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A HOME OF DISTINCTION
Rangiora
FIRST LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY
Broomfield/Amberley
4 Chelsea Court
Auction
150 Stringers Road
Auction
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On the market for the first time this executive home will impress!
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Excellent design that provides comfortable family living with easy flow from the Vicki Andrews designed kitchen out to the extensive outdoor entertaining areas and private garden setting
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Master bedroom with luxurious ensuite with spa bath, more currently a home office with options for more living or media room Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Rangiora’s popular north-west this home will impress all who view it
www.bayleys.co.nz
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M 027 455 0161 B 03 311 8020 jane.moody@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
Character home with polished floors, wooden features, and leadlight windows, extensive decking
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Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living areas, well heated with two logburners
www.bayleys.co.nz/518378
bedrooms downstairs, while the fourth bedroom upstairs is
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From 1pm, Thurs 28 Aug 2014 (unless sold prior), 3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch
From 1pm, Thurs 28 Aug 2014 (unless sold prior), 3 Deans Avenue, Christchurch
View Sun 2-2.30pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/518349
Kerry Eyles
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Sleepout, 120m² shed with pizza oven, workshop and garaging
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4.0640ha adjacent to the Waipara River
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Jane Moody
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Situated handy to the Waipara vineyards, and Amberley with horse
M 027 455 0161
treks, fishing and walking areas on your doorstep
Bayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020 All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group
M 027 472 6780 B 03 311 8020
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
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PEACEFUL, PRIVATE, PERFECT...
Rangiora
FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME
Rangiora
10a Windsor Court
For Sale
125 White Street
Deadline Sale
This lovely home offers so much from its location in the desirable north West of Rangiora in a quality cul-de-sac to its private setting capturing all day sun. Two bedrooms, two heat pumps and two car garage this home delivers where it counts. Redecorating has just
Negotiable over $349,000
View Sun 1.30-2pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/517724
Ross Ditmer
by new carpet giving a feel of luxury and warmth.
M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020 ross.ditmer@bayleys.co.nz
Secure this beautiful home now!
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
been completed throughout in tasteful tones and is complemented
Located centrally on White Street this beautiful home delivers where it counts. Three double bedrooms (master with en-suite) open plan kitchen/living room, separate formal l ounge, office, double internal access garage and heated with log fire and heat pump, this home offers space and style. Outside the garden is waiting to turn on its charm for Spring. The current owners have enjoyed 23 years of living in this great
Offers over $469,000 on or before 4pm, Thurs 21 Aug 2014
View Sun 2.15-2.45pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/518376
Ross Ditmer M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020 ross.ditmer@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
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LEITHFIELD LIFESTYLE
Leithfield
BEAUTY, STYLE AND ELEGANCE
Rangiora
86b Leithfield Road
Deadline Sale
22 Rowse Street
Deadline Sale
Rare two home property on 3,870m² located in the delightful township of Leithfield. The main home is heated with a log fire and currently offers three bedrooms and two living areas or the possibility of a fourth bedroom. The second home offers three bedrooms and an attached internal access garage. A heat pump provides warmth
Offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 7 Aug 2014
View Sun 12-12.30pm
www.bayleys.co.nz/518333
Ross Ditmer
over winter and cooling during those hot summer days. Currently
M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020
both homes are rented and providing excellent returns with both
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
Beautifully presented modern home offers tranquillity and space. The Offers on or before 4pm, Thurs large 945m² section has plenty of room for back yard games as well as a huge deck for entertaining friends and family, complementing this is three car garaging. Inside the presentation is immaculate, boasting three generous sized bedrooms, master with en-suite. Two heat pumps warm the home comfortably. The open plan kitchen/ dining room is the hub of the home and is designed for the
tenants willing to stay long term.
entertainer with a large pantry. The lounge has a feature gas fire plus
Extended family, investment, lifestyle, you choose!
the north and west facing windows allow the sun to soak in.
Bayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020 All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group
7 Aug 2014
View Sun 11-11.30am
www.bayleys.co.nz/518289
Ross Ditmer M 027 482 2056 B 03 311 8020 ross.ditmer@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.
www.bayleys.co.nz
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From the sidelines clash between the two top teams from the Under 13 roundrobin, Ohoka and Ashley Green. As in the roundrobin clash, Ohoka showed itself to be a very competent side, running out the winner by 2810 and claiming the North Canterbury Challenge Shield. The championship section of the Under 11 1/2 grade is proving to be a very close affair with all four teams having had one win and one loss. In effect, this means that the two teams who win their match on Saturday will go through to the finals day. Midway through the second half of the Press Cup match at Mandeville last Saturday between Rangiora High School and St Bede’s College, the scores were locked at 17all. It took a couple of late tries before the favoured St Bede’s side was able to secure a 2717 win. In the championship section of the Metro Colts grade last Saturday, the two North Canterbury teams had contrasting fortunes. Glenmark notched up a notable win over the round robin winners Christchurch, while Ohoka surrendered the lead late in its match against HSOB and went down by a solitary point. With just one round to play Glenmark (9) now has a 4 point lead over Christchurch (5), followed by HSOB (4) and Ohoka (2). If Glenmark can beat HSOB on Saturday it would still give Ohoka a chance of making it an allNorth Canterbury final if it can beat Christchurch.
North Canterbury rugby results North Canterbury Rugby Sub Union results Saturday July 26: Luisetti Seeds Division 1: Glenmark 8 Kaiapoi 25, Ohoka 15 Ashley 26, Oxford 18 Saracens 21 (Deans Shield match). Mike Greer Homes Division 2: Hurunui 69 Kaiapoi 0, Saracens 24 Amberley 18 (Pickering Challenge Shield match). Mike Greer homes Division 2 reserve: Ohoka 43 Woodend 5, Oxford 15 Saracens 19. Metro Colts Trophy: Glenmark 23 Christchurch 15, Ohoka 24 HSOB 25. Women’s Plate: Hornby/West Melton 0 Burnside/Kaiapoi 55. Crusaders Secondary Schools The Press Cup: St Bede’s College 27 Rangiora HS 17. Mike Greer Homes U18: Kaiapoi 19 Hurunui 27, Oxford/Woodend 22 Rangiora HS 12 (Ric Moore Challenge Trophy match). Mike Greer Homes U16: Kaiapoi 55 Woodend/Ohoka 0, Oxford 5 Ashley 25 (Barber Challenge Trophy match). Mike Greer Homes U14.5: Saracens 32 Oxford 21. Challenge Shield: Ashley win by default over Woodend, Hurunui win by default over Kaiapoi. Mike Greer Homes U13 playoff round: Ashley Green 10 Ohoka 28 (Ohoka wins Challenge Shield), Hurunui 22 Ashley Blue 15, Kaiapoi Gold 32 Saracens 24, Oxford 45 Amberley 22. Mike Greer Homes U11.5 Top Four playoffs: Hurunui 24 Amberley 19, Woodend 22 Kaiapoi 7. Mike Greer Homes U11.5 Section 2 playoffs:
Both the Rangiora Hockey Club’s men’s and women’s hockey teams had wins in the latest round of the Canterbury competition. The women’s division one side enjoyed a narrow 21 win over Christchurch side Avon 21, while the men’s division two team had a 41 victory over Malvern. Results were: Women Division 1: Rangiora 2 Avon 1. Division 2: Rangiora 4 Marist 2. Playerof theday: Jan McDonald. Youth grade: Rangiora 7 CGHS 0. Goals: Miranda Butler (3), Kalyn Thomas (2), Olivia Taylor, Alice Pallister. Playeroftheday: Keighley Robertson. Kwiksticks gold: Drew 00 against Hornby. Playeroftheday: Jenma Hughes. Kwiksticks green: Won 20 against Hare wood. Goals: Emma Grafton, Abigail Dowling. Playeroftheday: Sammie Andrews.
Super 8 Rockets: Rangiora 0 Sydenham Selwyn 4. Playeroftheday: Ellah Steatfield. Intermediate 8: Rhinos 1 Malvern 0. Goal: Catlin Baker. Playeroftheday: Kaylee McDonald. Men Division two: Rangiora 4 Malvern 1. Player oftheday: Mike Roberts. Division three: Rangiora 0 Selwyn 5. Player oftheday: Simon Green. Under 18: Rangiora 2 Carlton 0. Playerof theday: Luke Pedley. Kwiksticks: Rangiora 7 Selwyn 0. Goals: Blake Butler (3), Justin Meyers (2), Omri Kepes (2). Playeroftheday: Lewis Wardie. Super 8: Rangiora 4 Marist 2. Goals: Giles Witt (2), Ty Grabowski, Luke Waldin. Player oftheday: Giles Witt. Intermediate 8: Rangiora 4 St Marks 0. Goals: Ty Nelson. Playeroftheday: Ethan Plimmer.
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Alternatives
A and P Showgrounds Rangiora $2 door fee
Readers. Aromatherapy, Oneness Blessings, Australian Bush Flowers, Reiki, Holistic & Spiritual Healing, Chakra/Aura Harmony, Soul Card Readings, Clairvoyant-Mediums, Merchandising etc
Hurunui Community Arts Council AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 Amberley Library 7.30pm New members needed, light supper CLAIRVOYANT medium, clear accurate readings with Holly. Phone 03 314 9073.
Ohoka Black 51 Oxford Red 17, Ashley Green 44 Oxford Black 29. Mike Greer homes U11.5 playoffs Section 3: Ashley Blue 22 Saracens Red 32, Saracens Blue 12 Ohoka Red 22. Mike Greer Homes U10: Hurunui Black 25 Amberley 60, Ashley 15 Saracens Blue 35, Hurunui Blue 75 Glenmark Cheviot 40, Kaiapoi 55 Saracens Red 5, Ohoka Black 35 Oxford 40, Ohoka Red 20 United 15, Woodend bye. Mike Greer Homes U9: Ashley Blue 30 Saracens Blue 55, Hurunui 5 GlenmarkCheviot 50, Kaiapoi 60 Amberley 20, Ohoka Black 20 Oxford 15, Ohoka Red 50 United 15, Saracens Red bye. Mike Greer Homes U8: Ashley Blue 65 Saracens Blue 15, Hurunui Black 80 GlenmarkCheviot 50, Kaiapoi 55 Amberley 30, Ohoka Black 75 Oxford 5, Hurunui Blue 60 Ohoka Red 45, Saracens Red 60 Ashley White 35. Mike Greer Homes U7: Ashley Blue 70 Saracens Blue 65, Hurunui 60 GlenmarkCheviot 60, Kaiapoi 50 Amberley 50, Ohoka Black 80 Saracens Red 65, Ohoka Red 75 United 95, Ohoka White 100 Oxford Red 90, Oxford Black 55 Ashley Green 95, Saracens Orange 80 Woodend 75. Mike Greer Homes U6: Ashley Blue 85 Saracens Blue 75, Ashley Gold 70 Saracens Orange 75, Ashley White 50 Ashley Green 60, Hurunui 35 GlenmarkCheviot 35, Kaiapoi 60 Amberley 60, Ohoka Black 70 Saracens Red 65, Ohoka White 70 Ohoka Red 65, Oxford Black 40 Saracens Green 60, Oxford Red 55 Saracens White 55, Saracens Black 55 Woodend 55.
Wins for Rangiora hockey teams
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There will be a new look to this year’s Luisetti Seeds North Canterbury grand final to be played at Loburn on August 9. One of the semifinals this Saturday is between Ashley and Saracens. Neither of these two clubs have contested a grand final in this millennium, but one of them will be there this season, so there will be plenty of incentive for both teams in Saturday’s semi final. Since the year 2000, only four clubs have contested the grand final: Glenmark (11 times), Oxford (10), Kaiapoi (4) and Belfast (3). Belfast now play in the Metro competition. The year 2003 was the last time Oxford failed to make at least the semifinals. Hurunui has won the Division 2 round robin competition by a solitary point from Woodend. Its opponents in the semifinals on Saturday will be Saracens and Amberley respec tively. The combined OxfordWoodend team’s 2212 win over the Rangiora High School 2nd XV last Saturday gives it a royal chance of qualifying to meet the unbeaten Hurunui team in the grand final. While it still trails the school team by three points on the competition table, next Saturday RHS has to play Hurunui. If that result goes with current form, a victory to OxfordWoodend over Kaiapoi on Saturday would be enough to get it through to the Final. One result of note last weekend was the
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Community Support Worker Rangiora
Ref: 835-080
Positions are available for casual workers working shifts across our residential and day services. Weekend work is included.
For enquiries please contact the Manager, Leeanne Dawe, phone 03 313 5926 ext 2, email leeanne.dawe@idea.org.nz Applications are made online through our website and close on 9 August 2014. www.ideajobs.co.nz
WOODEND/RANGI ORA/KAIAPOI Public meeting F riday 8th August Waikuku Beach Hall, 7pm. Launch of 5 community training pro grammes concerning teen agers (leadership develop ment), Adults & Senior Citizens (health, fitness, & safety). Phone Bob Davies 021 175 1282 or email bob@wushin.com
Accommodation HURUNUI/WAIMAK area’s, wanted rent to own or long term rental for family of three with dogs, rural/farm, refs avail. Ph/txt 027 964 6811.
Automotive DISMANTLING and buying all models of Falcons now. Please phone 03 3125 064 .
Engineering EXCEL Eng. Ltd. Struc tural & General Engineers. Coded welding, House Beams & Lintels, Machining, Profile Cutting, Hydraulic Press, Crane Truck Hire & Skip Hire. Avail now for all jobbing work. We also manufacture & repair jet boats. Work shop at 181 Loburn Whiterock Rd. Ph/fax 03 312 8884, mobile 027 486 0415 anytime.
Fencing NORTHEND FENCING LTD is in your area. For all fencing requirements eg; dairy conversions, vineyards, deer fencing, lifestyle blocks, post and rail, quality workmanship guaranteed, competitive rates.phone Mike 027 313 1872. SUMMERFIELD Fencing Ltd in your area now. Lifestyle or farm, sheep, cattle, horse, all types of animals. Fences, yards, sheds, arenas, shelters, runs. 27 years contract fencing. John is available to help with your design and planning. Ph Carol or John on 03 312 4747.
Hire KHL HORSE floats, car transporter, 7cum furniture trailer. Phone 03 313 1507 or 027 254 6166.
PUBLIC NOTICE SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Section 101 Dominic Paul Maxwell has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Amberley for the grant of the Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 5 John Leith Place, Leithfield, Hurunui district known as Forager Wine. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is that of a Winery - endorsed as remote sales. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee at 66 Carters Road, Amberley. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee, P O Box 13, AMBERLEY. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.
PUBLIC NOTICE SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Section 101 Amuri Golf Club Inc has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Amberley for the renewal and variation of the Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 422 Rotherham Road North, Rotherham, Hurunui district known as Amuri Golf Club. The applicant seeks to vary the conditions of the Club Licence and the following will apply; change in hours. All other conditions remain unchanged. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is that of a Club. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence is : Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon -7pm The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee at 66 Carters Road, Amberley Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the Hurunui District Licensing Committee, P O Box 13, Amberley. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.
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A PROFESSIONAL job by local owner operator, from concrete around new homes to resurfacing floors. For your next con crete job, residential or business, phone LE’ CON CRETE on 03 314 9366.
HOMESITTERS req’d Ohoka, August/September, retired or not working. Phone Lisa 03 359 2323 www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz.
Decorating TWEED Decorating for your painting and wallpapering needs, interior or exterior. Based in Hawarden covering the Hurunui area. Call Phil on 027 558 9333 or 03 314 4110.
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FIREWOOD SUPPLY ALL OUR FIREWOOD IS NATURALLY SEASONED. STOCKS OF OMP, STANDARD PINE, BLUEGUM, OREGON, MACRO. 3-12 CU M LOTS, PROMPT DELIVERY Phone 0800 115 515
BONE dry Oregon fire wood, tandem trailer, high sides. Phone 027 315 2896.
For Lease
Storage Shed for lease
in Kippenburger Ave. 2,000 sq ft. Off street parking,
phone 021 202 2290
Situations Vacant Situations Vacant
HOME KILL & PROCESSING SPECIALISTS CATTERMOLES BUTCHERY, KAIAPOI
Excavator / Multi Skilled Operator
Gardening
Wanted for Moto Cross Track Construction and Maintenance Residential / Rural Landscaping
PEA STRAW, small bales, now at Woodend Land scape Supplies, hurry while stocks last. Ph 03 312 2003.
Are you capable of operating a range of Machinery, including Diggers, Truck and Trailers, Bobcats. Confident with backing, tipping and digger to grade.
PEA STRAW, Compost, Coloured Aggregates, Bark & more. Huge range at Woodend Landscape Supplies. Ph 03 312 2003.
Health & Beauty
Our ideal candidate would hold a current Class 2,4 or 5, W.T.R endorsements, possible training provided to the right candidate.
HOMEOPATHIC consultations, normally $60 11 1/2 hours, half price on Mondays only. Phone Jennifer Mackinder (Dip.Hom) 03 314 8046.
Poultry FREE RANGE laying hens avail now. 03 310 2183. Find us on Facebook, Chickenman Ltd.
Phone Sam on Cell 0274 752 664 Email thornz1@xtra.co.nz www.thornz.co.nz
Tree Services BRIAN’S Tree Services. Tree felling, topping, shaping, firewood cut, rub bish removed, stump grind ing, branch chipping. Affordable rates. Phone 03 327 5505 or 021 124 4894. TREE MAN felling, wind damage, sawing, big or bent, tangled trees okay, no problem to cut gum, top ping & manlift truck av, Quoting 7 days. Phone 03 312 6750.
Builder
Butchery
DELIVERERS REQUIRED
IMMEDIATE START IN RANGIORA
• Must be 11 years or older • Earn a little extra cash while staying fit • Must be enthusiastic, honest and reliable • Distributing The News / Flyers to residential letterboxes
NORTH Canterbury Tree Care. Specialising in big trees in small spaces, long Phone 03 314 8335 term tree plans, advisory service, fully insured. Free for more details or email quotes, prompt service. For Sale info@thenewsnc.co.nz Phone Mike Gilbert 0800 MOTORBIKE trailer, 873 336. • Please include your address, suburb and contact details older model with wooden dog box. Ph 03 314 2369. STUMP REMOVAL Ser vicing North Canterbury Situations Wanted NO bees? Rent a beehive. for prompt professional ser Fully managed by regis vice. Phone Tim 0800 178 CLEANING position tered bee keepers. You get 867 wanted, also will care for pollination plus honey. Southern Boundary Wines the the elderly, bathing, Phone 027 657 2007. Trades requires an experienced cleaning etc, own equip ment, 8 1/2 yrs exp. Ph 03 LIFESTYLERS and Office Coordinator to 424 4462 or 027 943 5288. Trades Farmers!! Mobile sheep work onsite in Waipara. crutching. Trailer and Working knowlege of shearing. No amount too Xero and Vinsight preferStock Feed large or too small. Week able. Experience in a ends available. Call Eddie winery would be an MEADOW HAY small Lucy at Laxon Crutching advantage. 5 hours/day, 5 bales, cut Nov 2013, $6 per cut to length or Ltd 03 314 7696 or 027 777 days/week. CVs may be bale, West Eyreton. Phone emailed to Engineering Fabrication 5478. 03 312 5442. andrew@sbw.net.nz. Full range of black, PROPERTY MAINTEN primed & galv. ANCE. Lawns, gardens, Tuition labourers hedges, chainsaw work, SITESAFE Products: pipe, box, required for earthmoving TRANSFORMATION pruning, painting and channel, angle & flat, minor home alterations. company in Rangiora. Call Hatha Yoga, Rangiora, Sat pay for what you need. TOWN AND COUNTRY. Tecia @ Jade Resourcing 2nd AugSat 30th Aug, Trade & retail sales.Open Phone Mike 03 313 0261. 327 0656. $55, 2.304pm, Ph Pamela Mon-Fri 8.00-4.30pm, Dwyer 027 721 2140 SCREEN PRINTING. QUALIFIED Carpenters, Sat 8.00-12.00pm. For all your printing hammerhands for residen pamwhitla@gmail.com. requirements. Tshirts, tial & commercial work STEEL CANTERBURY LTD Hoodies, HiVis vests and Nth Cant & Chch. Call Jade 6 Cable St, Sockburn Wanted polos, Overalls, Caps etc. Resourcing 327 0656. P 943 6525 F 943 6527 Please phone Heather 03 sales@steelcanterbury.co.nz 313 0261 or email WORK in Kaiapoi. norstar@clear.net.nz. Nailgun experience BUILDER available for required. Ask about our sheds and farm buildings. OVEN CLEANING. Have other roles. Call Tecia @ household oven Call the Sheds specialists your Jade Resourcing 327 0656. B.S.P Sheds now servicing cleaned now! Reasonable Old Albums North Canterbury. Phone rate $40. Phone Sue on 03 314 9210 or 022 010 0480. 022 633 9932. Post Cards Scrap Metal Wanted FURNITURE Removal. PAINT SMART NOW AXL Transport Ltd, quality Photographs NORTH Canterbury LTD. For all your painting removals at the lowest rate Phone Steve needs, 25 years experience. possible, South Island Metals. Buying metals, cars Ph Charley 03 319 8846 or wide, Kaiapoi office. Phone etc for recycling. Phone Joe 021 138 8949 on 027 223 3593 or after 027 920 8554. 03 327 3216. hours on 03 314 9079. 03 312 3105
Butchery
Oxford Butchery Bevan and Shane Frahm
We can arrange to have your stock killed. Sheep, beef and pigs: process into portion packs and smallgoods and label to your requirements.
Alterations, new housing 25 years serving North Canterbury
Phone Brent Roberts 027 256 6458
03 428 6587
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• Licensed Building Practitioner • Registered Master Builder
Ph 312 4205 Oxford
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For all of your Trades and Classified enquiries, please contact Amanda at The News on 03 313 2840 Chiropractic Services Chiropractic and Natural Health Care Dr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor ACC Accredited Available Monday - Thursday Ph: 03 313 0350
Judy McArthur DC (UK) Applied Kinesiology, McTimony Technique, Craniosacral, Available Fridays
Select Health
51 Ashley Street Rangiora
Civil and Drainage
Concrete UT ABOVE A C THE REST GOSCUT CONCRETE CUTTER LTD Specialise in: Soffut (Early Entry Saw) House & Factory Floor Slabs All Aspects of Ground Sawing, Floor Grinding, Wall Cutting/ Core Drilling – Up to 600mm diameter Residential & Commercial
Clothing Alterations We pride ourselves on quality workmanship! Hems, Zip Replacement, Resizing, Curtain Hems, Mending. Same Day / Next Day 10% DISCOUNT Service on Hems valid till 29th August 2014 Limited to one alteration Upstairs, The Gables Arcade, High St, Rangiora 1443600
03 313 3029
• Decorative Cutting • Inyard Cutting & Drilling • Fumeless Hydraulic Equipment
Free quotes (will travel)
Graeme Gosney 0274 971 683 Phone 03 327 8341 Fax 03 327 8343 Email: goscut@xtra.co.nz
Curtains
For all of your Trades and Classified enquiries, please contact Amanda at The News on 03 313 2840
Curtains/Blinds
Free Measure and Drape Making by the talented professionals at Donmar
DIAL 4 DRAPES
Call Ally for a measure and quote.
LAND WANTED
Irrigated. To lease (or purchase) for arable cropping. Competitive lease offered. Any size considered above 10 ha. Amberley, Waipara, Omihi areas. Ph 027 343 4183
www.longsilver construction.com
Number one old-fashioned bacon & ham curing. A/H 312 4219 or 312 4709
STEEL
Kaiapoi Interior Plasterers and Painters
Ring Mark 027 229 7310 for a free quote
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LOCAL BUILDERS
We can arrange to kill and process your Beef, Pork, Lamb, Venison and Game Meat NOW! Open Saturday Mornings Phone (03) 327 8219 A/H 027 306 3874
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To Let AMBERLEY townhouse, 3bdrm, 2 bthrm. Avail mid August. No smokers or pets. Long term preferred. Refs req’d, $400 pw. Ph Tracy 027 228 4466.
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COLOURS S Free Measure CURTAINS I & Quote M on all soft JENNY HEPERI furnishings/blinds* Interior Design P Consultant L BLINDS Y Ph: 03 313 6825 • Mob: 027 232 6825
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