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The News
Thursday April 2 2015
Automotive The material we first used in the local schools included amusing anecdotes for the volunteers. One involved a class being asked who was unhappy when the party was held to welcome home the Prodigal Son. A lad put up his hand. Forgetting the elder brother entirely, he replied: ‘The fatted calf.’ I’m told Passover in Jerusalem in AD 33 was pretty much like that. Forgetting the oppression of the invading army, people had streamed in from the surrounding areas to join their
family for the celebration of the nation’s release from slavery in Egypt centuries before. To hold the overflow, the city parks and gardens were flung open for overnight camping. Freedom camping almost 2000 years ago and legalised, too! And the only one feeling apprehensive was the sacrificial lamb. He was celebrating Passover this year, not with His own family, but with His disciples, the faithful and the not so faithful as it turns out. Jesus, knowing He was to be crucified the next day,
introduced two important examples. One, a reminder that lovingly serving our fellow man in the humblest of ways constitutes true greatness. And, in the taking of the cup of blessing and in the sharing of the bread, Holy Communion was instituted to remind us that He is indeed the Way, the Truth and the Life, able to bring us to peace with God. May God bless you this Easter as you celebrate the holiday (Holy Day) with family and friends. Pastor Rae Graham Waipara New Life
New lease of life for animal park A baby water buffalo, a mob of wallabies and a new name have given Hanmer Springs Animal Park (formally WaiAriki Animal Park) a fresh start. Kirsty Innes and Tim Abbott purchased the park in September last year and moved there from Hokitika with their young daughter. As well as having a second child since relocating, the couple has already made a number of changes to the park and business. ‘‘It was a big step for us our friends teased us and likened us to the family in the Hollywood movie ‘We Bought a Zoo’ where a solo father and his two kids move into an old zoo and bring it back to life. ‘‘We have certainly gone through a steep learning curve,’’ says Tim. The couple’s first focus was on
improving the park. ‘‘We cleared a lot of areas around the park, renamed it and revamped the cafe ´ so things are now working the way we want them to,’’ says Kirsty. ‘‘Our next focus was on getting some new attractions so we purchased a baby water buffalo Billy who’s proving popular. He’s a character who loves following people around and is super cute.’’ Eventually, Billy will grow to weigh over a tonne and Tim and Kirsty hope to purchase a friend for him soon and eventually develop a pond for them to wallow in. The park is also now home to three new wallabies (aptly named Hop, Skip and Jump) who were handraised at a sanctuary in Waimate.
‘‘They’re characters too and because they have grown up around people, our visitors can go into their enclosure and hand feed them willow branches. The kids, of course, love being up close to them but the biggest fans have probably been their parents,’’ says Kirsty. Hurunui Tourism marketing manager Shane Adcock says it’s wonderful to see the park go from strength to strength. ‘‘The new animals and other changes have brought a new vibrancy to the park. We’re all looking forward to seeing what Tim and Kirsty do next they have so much energy! This is awesome for the whole area the more attractions we have, the more visitors will come and the longer they will stay in the Hurunui.’’
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Public Notices
Public Notices
Possum Control - poison warning Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd wishes to advise that a ground-based possum control operation will be taking place to keep possum numbers under control to prevent spread of the disease. This operation will be conducted as a part of the TBfree New Zealand programme. Areas covered: The controlled area’s southern boundary is the Waiau River, the eastern boundary is the sea coast heading north along the coast to the Medina River. The boundary then cuts back to the west to State Highway 1 and continues along the Sisters Ridge cutting back south to the Waiau River. Operation date: 1/4/2015 to the 30/5/2015 Poisoning methods: Possum habitats will be targeted using Feratox encapsulated baits in bait stations or blue bags and will be attached to trees, and fence posts. Feratox capsules (dyed green) to be placed in a peanut paste inside biodegradable bait stations and biodegradable blue bags. The public is warned not to enter these areas and not to remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people and dogs. General warning • Do not touch poison baits/bait stations/traps • Do not touch poisoned possum carcasses • Keep pets under supervision; do not let dogs eat poisoned carcasses • Do not leave children unattended • Follow the advice on the poison warning signs. If you suspect poisoning • Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 • National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON - 0800 764 766 • In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian.
For further information (including maps of the operational area) contact the operator Simon Bee, Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd, 0274 174 666
This week’s open homes in North Canterbury
Saturday April 4th Amberley
11.30am 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm
Cheviot 1.00pm
Gore Bay 2.00pm
Kaiapoi
12.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm
Pegasus
12.30pm 12.45pm 1.30pm 2.30pm
Sefton 2.30pm
Waikari 12.00pm
Rangiora
12.15pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.45pm
10 Amberley Beach Rd 11a Carters Road 75 Willowside Place 134 Double Corner Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir Farmlands Real Estate Farmlands Real Estate Farmlands Real Estate
1.45pm
129 Ward Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm
3.00pm
38 Moody Street
Harcourts Twiss Keir
Tuahiwi
12.30pm 1.30pm 3.00pm
20 Sincock Place 2 Cattemole Street 14 Toa Street, Beach Grove
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
12.30pm 1.15pm 2.00pm 3.00pm
5 Kawakawa Street 22 Pahua Street 81 Kawari Drive 33 Blackadder Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
3.30pm
651 Lower Sefton Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
12.30pm
6 Princes Street
Farmlands Real Estate
3.30pm
Kaiapoi
12.00pm 1.00pm
Loburn 2.00pm
4.15pm
3 Riverside Way
Harcourts Twiss Keir
12.30pm 1.30pm
20 Sincock Place 2 Cattemole Street
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
2.45pm
84 Rossiters Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
12.15pm 1.30pm 4.00pm
Lot 8 Arlington Park 18/3 Reeves Road 12 A Golding Avenue
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
Monday April 6th Kaiapoi
3.00pm
Sunday April 5th Amberley
11.30am 12.30pm 3.00pm
1.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm
7 Keating Street 28a Sidey Quay 25 Beachvale Drive
Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir Harcourts Twiss Keir
3.45pm
59 Te Pouapatuki Road
Harcourts Twiss Keir
Happy Easter!