The Hurunui Magazine May 2023

Canterbury’s Most Exciting New Retirement Village

Now with an Amazing Special Offer!

Save $30,000 on Newly Completed Villas!

For a limited time, Amberley Country Estate is offering $30,000 Cash back on newly -built Villas Enjoy generously-sized, well spread out, energy efficient homes with spacious, fully maintained yards and landscaped gardens, a 330m2 Residents Centre and amazingly low weekly fees. If you’re 65+ and seek an independent lifestyle with laidback country estate living, call today. Visit our website or phone 0800 573 573.

s Different to Most Other Villages

Instead of lines of similar homes in a row, we have a wide range of villas, with each street set out in a uniquely distinctive layout. Shared right of ways gives a more intimate feel, like living in a people in mind, some homes have private driveways and extra generously -sized yards.

As well as meaning the Village doesn ’t feel like all the homes are the same, each yard is unique too. Streets are beautifully landscaped with attractive colourful plantings. Paths meander parks abound. gives your home more individuality and the streets more character, making the village feel more

Efficient 2 and 3 Bedroom Villas

our spacious, luxurious highly-specified Architect-designed 2 & 3 Bedroom Villas combine the highest standards of style, comfort, security and energy efficiency: ducted central heating, thicker walls with more insulation and thermally -broken windows keep the cold outside and means power bills are low and you’re warm and comfortable year round. Many have double garages too!

Plus, there’s SO much more!

To find out ALL the many reasons why Amberley Country Estate should be your next move, visit our website or call 0800 573 573 today. You’ll be so glad you did.

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Our cover today is an invitation to join Lee-Anne Kerr at her Pink Ribbon Lunch that takes place on the 21st May at 12pm in the Jubilee Events room at the Rangiora Showgrounds in order to raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

I do not know Lee-Anne and she tells her own story on page 5, but she has my admiration. There are some amazing people in our communities carrying out wonderful, selfless deeds and Lee-Anne is one of them. She and her family have raised a huge amount of money for BCFNZ and it’s a real privilege to be able to share both Lee-Anne’s and Lorna Riley’s (page 4) personal stories of a disease that affects so many and we thank them both for allowing us to do so. Sometimes it’s all too easy to think that as individuals we can’t make a difference or what we give or do won’t affect the outcome but we can and it does. Both these women are a remarkable testament to that!

We have yet another event filled month coming up in the region and you will find quite a few featured within these pages but I’m guessing not all.  So if you are planning an event, party, expedition, tournament, or have a story about something you think we will find of interest, get in touch. It’s rather nice when you do!

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Coast FM’s Lorna Riley calls on Cantabrians to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast

words and images supplied by Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Broadcaster and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) Ambassador Lorna Riley is encouraging Canterbury locals to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast next month to support Kiwis affected by breast cancer.

After going through breast cancer for a second time last year, Lorna, who hosts the daytime show on Coast FM, says Pink Ribbon Breakfast is a cause that is close to her heart: “Through my shock diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and beyond, BCFNZ has been there alongside me with support, advice and wonderful resources. The charity doesn’t receive any government funding, so hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast is a chance to help BCFNZ help so many of the women we love”.

“It’s also a great time to remind women to check their breasts and when they last had a mammogram. Early detection is everything when it comes to this insidious disease, as I well know. So get to know your normal, book that mammogram if it’s overdue, and get your friends and whānau to do the same.”

Pink Ribbon Breakfast is BCFNZ’s biggest annual fundraising campaign and people can sign up at www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz. Last year, 67,000 New Zealanders got together with their friends, whānau and workmates at events to raise vital funds for BCFNZ’s work in education, research and patient support. As the most common cancer for New Zealand women, around 385 women in the Canterbury region are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

Ah-Leen Rayner, chief executive of BCFNZ, says every Pink Ribbon Breakfast will make a difference: “With one in nine Kiwi women diagnosed with breast cancer, we all have someone in our lives who has been affected. By hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast, you’ll be helping us to achieve our ambitious vision of zero deaths from breast cancer – so that we don’t lose any more of our women to this disease.”

For more information and to register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast, visit www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz About Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ):  BCFNZ is a not-for-profit, non-government funded organisation that depends on donations and fundraising for its work in breast cancer education and awareness, medical research and training grants, advocacy, and supporting Kiwis with breast cancer. BCFNZ’s programmes are evidence-based, and overseen by its medical advisory committee. The pink ribbon symbol is a trademark of BCFNZ.

Lorna Riley

Welcome to Lee-Anne’s Pink Ribbon Lunch

My name is Lee-Anne Murray, and I am a local Rangiora mum. I live in Swannanoa on a deer farm with my husband Gordon and our son Hugo.

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in February 2020, at 31 weeks pregnant. I had Hugo via emergency C-section at 37 weeks, at the peak of the Level 4 lockdown.  Six days later I had a mastectomy to remove my breast and the 17cm tumour. I underwent 8 months of chemotherapy and radiation, and further surgeries to remove my tubes and ovaries, and also my other breast.

I am now proudly flat chested with a 58cm scar, which reminds me daily of how lucky I am to be here.

Since my diagnosis, I have raised over $25,000 in donations, with almost half of that coming from last year’s event alone. I am so passionate about this cause, that I have spoken at other fundraising events to not only encourage people to donate, but to also know their normal, to make sure they are checking their breasts regularly, and booking in for their mammograms. This goes for men too!  I plead that if they have noticed anything different at all, to visit their GP.

This year I am hosting a Pink Ribbon Fundraising Lunch, on Sunday 21st May at 12pm, at the Jubilee Events room at the Rangiora Showgrounds.

I have former Silver Fern Margie Foster coming along as a guest speaker to share her own journey with breast cancer. I have some amazing raffle prizes up for grabs, from gift baskets and vouchers, to tool kits and an Emma Sleep Mattress worth thousands of dollars and much more! Every ticket sold will go in the draw to win an amazing prize on the day.

Tickets are $30 each – this includes food and drinks.

This is a heartwarming and fun event that raises awareness and funds for such an important cause. Nine women are diagnosed with breast cancer everyday.

Please help raise much needed funds for research to help make zero deaths from breast cancer a reality. The link to my official fundraising page where people can donate if they are unable to attend a pink ribbon event is: https://pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz/page/leeannemurray

To purchase tickets email: leeannekerr@yahoo.co.nz

The SEDE Project Supporting Elderly Diet Enrichment

words and images supplied by Julie Lamplugh

The SEDE Project is a community-based initiative that began in Rangiora in April 2022. It has since extended to Kaiapoi and is currently being set up in Amberley. The SEDE team connect home gardeners who have surplus home grown produce with senior citizens in the same community who can no longer grow their own.

We offer two options:

One-to-one - a gardener donates their surplus produce (whatever is available, whenever it is available) to a specific senior citizen, as an ongoing arrangement (set up initially by SEDE).

One-off - a gardener delivers surplus produce to a group of residents at a block of retirement units (to be shared amongst themselves), as a one-off/once only donation. There is no ongoing commitment for the gardener and this option works particularly well when donating an amount of produce that is too much for a single person (or couple).

There are multiple positive outcomes from this scheme, including: less food wastage, health benefits for senior citizens due to increased intake of fruit and vegetables, the formation of valued connections between members of the community and cost of living savings for pensioners (particularly now as food prices continue to soar). For the gardeners, it’s a simple and effective way to support the elders in their local community, prevent wastage of their home grown produce, and there is no cost involved in the process.

Senior citizens who can no longer grow their own fruit and vegetables, whether due to age-related issues or living situations, are forced to either pay costly retail prices or go without. Both of these options are bleak - and whichever one they choose will impact negatively on their overall wellbeing. This challenging reality reinforces the need for initiatives such as The SEDE Project. Younger, more able-bodied people and people with access to enough garden area to create a vegetable patch, have a huge advantage over those who are physically compromised due to age and/or live in blocks of retirement units with minimal garden space.

The SEDE team are essentially the facilitators of a community-driven process which was set up to improve the food security of senior citizens who are no longer able to meet that need themselves.

You can find us at www.facebook.com/theSEDEproject.

If you have any questions, please contact us via SEDE’s Facebook messenger or sedeproject22@gmail.com

TWO GREAT BUSINESSES - ONE GREAT STORE

The happy coincidence of long-established Amberley womenswear store Sally Mac’s shifting into bigger premises at the same time as Bridge Interiors wanted a local presence for their well-known furniture and interiors store, has meant a fantastic new space for both businesses.

Simon Mather, owner of Bridge Interiors, has been pleasantly surprised by the number of people who pop in for a browse, but as Sally MacDonald (who has retailed on SH1 Amberley in two different businesses for over 40 years) comments, “The local support for my business is fantastic, but it’s the state highway running through our town which ensures my survival. Over 3.5 million vehicles pass my front door each year!”

The former Four Square site offers a huge, light space, which encourages browsing, and the varied mix of colour & texture surprises many visitors. Regular shoppers enjoy finding that the larger premises have enabled Sally Mac’s to not only better display their stock, but also to add an attractive selection of boots, shoes & sandals to their extensive range. For those who prefer to ‘shop local’, this is a real bonus!

Sally’s mantra for her product range has always been ‘the kind of clothes most women wear, most of the time’. Well-fitting jeans & pants are absolutely essential, and for winter, the selection of jerseys is almost overwhelming. While her passion has always been for merino knitwear, Sally admits that the addition of other fibres has led to a pleasing mix of texture & design. The variety of colour available right through the store means customers are able to find something new to refresh an existing favourite. Sally and her staff encourage shoppers to bring the piece with them to ensure a successful match.

Bridge Interiors is well-known for their eclectic mix of furniture and décor. Having been a ‘go-to’ destination in Redwood, the opportunity to relocate their showroom to their Amberley home town was an easy decision, as the Sally Mac’s premises were ideal. The strong blue-green internal concrete wall enhances their mix of different styles & genres, from French classical to mid-century Scandinavian, with many items not available in the larger chain stores.

If you’re looking for inspiration for your home, Bridge Interiors @ Sally Mac’s is well worth a look. You’ll find furniture, mirrors, prints & photos, lamps, pots, statues & figurines, glassware, compasses, telescopes, candelabras and so much more.

Check out the new signage on the outside of the building at 94 Carter’s Road, SH1, Amberley

Sally Mac’s and Bridge Interiors are in it for the long haul!

When Nature Calls

When Nature Calls

If you’ve been to an event that provided portable toilets, it is likely you’ve encountered very unpleasant portaloos. A creative Hurunui local who lives just out of Waiau, Yanis Dalley, thought about a way to improve portaloos and came up with a solution that he could offer.

Growing up on a North Canterbury farm instilled in Yanis the Kiwi ‘number 8 wire’ mentality. He is a qualified builder, and has used his skills, knowledge, and experience to develop eco­friendly portable toilet and shower facilities.

For the past few years he’s been working hard on building prototypes, gathering feedback, and refining his designs. Relationships with local suppliers mean he has access to the highest quality recycled materials available. The units now offered by When Nature Calls are the result of these years of dedication.

Yanis has built a reputation for producing well­crafted, eco­friendly composting toilet and off­grid shower solutions. The inclusion of recycled and reclaimed materials within the designs make them sustainable, as well as stylish and unique. A number of notable events now use his services, ensuring their outdoor event bathrooms are a pleasant experience for thousands of attendees.

When Nature Calls have toilet and shower units that can be hired for events or worksites South Island­wide. Units are available to purchase for your off­grid living paradise –these orders can be custom built to meet your requirements and preferences.

For information about their products and details about hiring and purchasing, please visit whennaturecalls.co.nz

THE PARTY

When Nature Calls offer composting eco toilets and off‑grid showers built using a combination of new and high‑quality reclaimed materials. When you’re hosting an event – such as a wedding, birthday, or retreat – we offer simple solutions that won’t give you the porta blues.

Arts Showcase Hurunui a Success

words by Mike Gilbert

Arts Showcase, the normally annual exhibition for art and crafts in the Hurunui, was the most successful one in the long history of this event after missing two years because of Covid. There were over two hundred items on show provided by over seventy individuals from across the Hurunui.

The opening night, on the 13th of April, was attended by more than one hundred invited guests including the Mayor, Marie Black. Over the following four days there were over two hundred and fifty visitors and at times it was so busy it was difficult to keep up with the numbers.

The guest artist, Lissa Holland from Culverden, had provided a beautiful collection of her work that proved to be a major attraction. Lissa also kindly provided a superb print of one of her paintings depicting two children playing on Motunau Beach and this was the very popular raffle prize.

The hundred paintings and photographs provided an interesting and colourful display as did the craft works which ranged from stylish jewellery, ceramics, knitting and delicate kete weaving as well as dyed fabrics, patchwork and woodwork. Many items were sold, and as there was a small commission, this has helped boost the funds for the Hurunui Community Arts Council who aid and assist with arts projects in the community.

The Amberley Library staff, whose space we invade every year, once again provided essential assistance when required. None of this would have happened without the dedication and hard work provided by the Hurunui Community Arts Council committee.

If you paint or undertake any craftwork but did not enter in the Showcase this year, do keep an eye open toward the end of next summer for information on our 2024 event. We look forward to next year; the planning has already begun.

And now for Something Different!

words

and images

supplied by Sashay Chante

Hey Party People! Get ready for a night of fun and excitement at ‘Balls N Bingo’ on Friday 12th May at The Amberley Hotel.

Grab your friends, put on your best outfit and get ready for a night of non-stop entertainment with Lady Bubbles and Sashay Chante.

Join us for a unique twist on the classic game of Bingo. Instead of numbers, we'll be playing with balls! That's right, this ain't your grandma's bingo. You'll have a blast as you mark off the balls on your card and compete to win fantastic prizes!

The Amberley Hotel is the perfect venue for this event, with a spacious layout that means lots of room to have a boogie with the Drag Queens plus there will be plenty of delicious food and drinks available to keep you energised throughout the night.

We cannot wait to be back at Amberley! The Hurunui crowd LOVE us! We’re not your everyday girls so people are amazed by us and we love providing you all with an EPIC night of entertainment!

Bring your friends and family to this social interactive event. It's a great opportunity to let your hair down and your cheeks will be sore from laughing and smiling so much!

Lady Bubbles and Sashay Chante are renowned for their incredible lip-syncing skills, stunning costumes and captivating stage presence.

You'll be dancing in your seat as they bring their unique blend of sass, humour and showmanship to the stage. It's an experience you won't want to miss!

Tickets are available now at the Amberley Hotel reception or online through dragitout.co.nz, so grab yours before they have gone! Don't miss out on this exciting and one-of-a-kind event.

Mark your calendars for Friday May 12th and get ready to roll some balls and shout "Bingo!"  You won’t want to miss this fabulous night of drag queen extravaganza!

Q & A with Michelle Beri of the Waiau Tavern

When did you move to Waiau and why?

I was bored with working in an office and had always wanted to own a pub, so approached an old friend to see if he wanted to take up the challenge as a business partner, to which he agreed. We looked at a number of pubs for sale but Waiau Lodge Hotel kept being brought to our attention, but we were hesitant due to the cost. After a lot of thinking we decided to purchase and on 15th April 2015 we moved into the Hotel.

Did the Waiau Lodge suffer any damage in the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake?

The Lodge was damaged by the 7.8 earthquake, red stickered and cordoned off. We then had to follow the rules of the Council’s S124 Notice on the building.

What did you decide to do then?

We had lost our business and home, so we adapted the shed (which had not been damaged) to have somewhere to sleep.

How long did the new Tavern take to build?

We managed to open the Waiau Tavern (aka Baby Brother to the Hotel) in just under six months. He was built from the ground up and is small, with a little kitchen that delivers a heck of a lot of food.

How did it feel when you opened your doors to the public again?

We were all so excited to be able to open again and have a pub for the locals to come to and start our road back to recovery.

So now some 7 years on how is the Tavern going?

The Tavern has faired well over the Covid period, mainly due to the fact that tourists would generally just come straight through the Village, either on their way to Kaikoura or Hanmer Springs and didn’t really stop off in Waiau as much, except for the shops. Winters are always tough to get by but we push to ensure that we will never shut down again. We are situated on the fork for the two different routes to Kaikoura, Inland Rd and Leader Rd, which gives us great exposure, especially having our large front outdoor area.

What food would you recommend to a first time visitor?

Blue Cod (battered in-house) or our Ribeye Steak Meal for those who have a big appetite, otherwise our Blue Cod Butties, Nachos and Burgers go down a treat. We are proud of the great reviews online, ie: Google, Facebook, Tripadvisor etc. We have been recommended by Restaurant Guru two years in a row and have received an online NZ Prestige Award for Best Country Pub.

The best thing about running the Tavern is?

All of the folks we meet, from all walks of life many of which are great characters. Seeing customers happy is what makes you carry on. I like to make sure every customer is thanked when they leave, delivering a more personable service.

And your most memorable evening there?

There have been many memorable nights at the Tavern, but the Grand Opening was extra special as ex Mayor Winton Dally came along to cut the red ribbon with us to make it official. We were packed both inside and outside.

What became of the Lodge?

A suspicious fire in May 2021 brought the hotel to her knees and she was gone. This broke our hearts even more and still does.  Each day brings us challenges that seem to have no end, but without these, we wouldn't be who we are. Our primary objective was for the locals to have a place to come and catch up with mates and I think we have achieved this. Everyone is welcome and we love to see new faces.

A Brief History of United Rugby

words by Doc Sidey

Rugby Football in the Hawarden Waikari region had its origins in 1883, when a team known as the Hawarden Football Club played in the North Canterbury competition. After WW1, some local enthusiasts headed by the local storekeeper, Harry Saundercock set out to lead the revival of the game and the new club was now known as the Waikari-Hawarden United Football Club. Officially formed in 1921, the Club stayed in the North Canterbury competition until 1924 when it left to join the Hurunui Sub Union. The final year in competition had been very successful with both the senior team and the junior team winning their grades.

In 1924 the United Club built its first pavilion at Waikari. A much improved pavilion was constructed in 1952 at the Waikari Domain and lasted as a sports pavilion for tennis and cricket until its recent demolition. Playing against the Culverden, Waiau, Cheviot and Kaikoura clubs ensured an even and well contested competition throughout the seasons and the appearance of a Hanmer team added to the experience when their numbers allowed.

The Hurunui Sub Union teams have been disadvantaged by not having the total player numbers enjoyed by the Ellesmere and North Canterbury Clubs, who had twice the numbers to pick from. This was highlighted by the fact that their towns were increasing in population, whereas our numbers were static.

The Culverden and Glenmark clubs have both been able to highlight the All Blacks they have produced, many of whom have been home grown. In contrast, United can boast only one. However, the success of any club is to provide teams to play for that are competitive and well-coached and managed.

Throughout its proud history, the combined efforts of many enthusiasts for the game have ensured that this has occurred. Concerns were expressed by many with regard to the Waikari Domain playing surface in the late 1970’s. After much discussion and to the disappointment of Waikari residents, a majority decision was made to shift to the Hawarden Memorial Park. For those Waikari residents who resolved never to travel up to Hawarden to watch United teams play, we can happily say that this protest lasted a whole fortnight!

A major undertaking was the building of the Rugby/Squash pavilion and clubrooms at Hawarden. The enormous fundraising efforts of hay carting, hay selling, tree felling, firewood sales, crutching and shearing resulted in a total $200,000 being raised, and that in today’s terms was no mean feat. It must be noted that the teamwork and comraderie built up by club players also showed on the rugby field. It was a very memorable era.

Pictured Below Utd 1924 - Right Utd Juniors 1974

Even though it was 2014 when a United Club last fielded a team (U7’s), the club still has an active committee and wonderful facilities. We look forward every season to putting on a Club Day for the Hurunui Club. Last year due to other fields suffering the effects of bad weather the United grounds were used on 3 separate occasions.

The Centennial of the Club, which has been delayed for two years due to Covid outbreaks, will be celebrated with a Centennial Dinner on Friday 19th May. The next day all club teams of all ages will play their games at Hawarden.

United Rugby’s Centennial Celebrations

words and images supplied by Dee Ginders

On Friday 19th May the clubrooms will be open from 2pm and we will be operating a bar but the licence has not yet been confirmed. There will be a display of United Rugby Club memorabilia including photos, newspaper articles and clothing from the club over the last 100 years.

At 3pm an exhibition game of rugby will be played. This will be refereed by Nicky Inwood who is also the guest speaker for the evening.  We invite anyone who would like to pull on a blue and black jersey again, even if it’s just to run on for 5 minutes to say you’ve played with your son, grandson or old teammates.  Boots are not compulsory but we are encouraging mouthguards.

Everyone is invited into the clubrooms afterwards for refreshments until 6pm when everyone who has purchased a ticket will head to the Hawarden Hall for dinner, speeches, cake cutting and lots of catching up and reminiscing.

On Saturday 20th May, Hurunui Rugby is hosting a Club Day at United Grounds. Games start at 9.30am and continue throughout the day, finishing with the Seniors in the afternoon.

If you have any memorabilia that we could use for the display please contact Tara Abbott 0274082926.  Other enquiries please contact Club President Jack Ramsay 0276867566 or Secretary Dee Ginders 0272907025.

To purchase tickets for the dinner go to: www.trybooking.co.nz/NDJ

The Hanmer Springs Information Centre and Giftshop

words and images supplied by Shane Adcock

Recently Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa (HSTPS) decided to change the way it operates the Hurunui iSITE Information Centre.

The Information Centre will cease to be a member of the national iSITE network and will become the Hanmer Springs Information Centre & Giftshop.

The information centre currently operates as part of the HSTPS organisation and provides information services (DOC, weather, walking and biking info, accommodation options, etc), as well as a retail offering.

The change has been made in response to the iSITE network’s new strategy, which is about to be implemented. HSTPS believe that the new strategy does not fully consider the range of Information Centre ownership and operating models around the country.

The iSITE network’s strategy has several very centralised, mandated aspects that HSTPS feel do not fit with their operation, including point of sale and booking systems, customer satisfaction monitoring and NZ-made retail products.

There are further potential developments through the iSITE network that HSTPS have concerns about, including a central digital booking channel, universal uniforms and centralised commission arrangements.

Whilst the Information Centre will no longer be part of the official iSITE network, it will continue to provide information services, including:

• Information on free and commercial activities and accommodation in Hanmer Springs

• Information on free and commercial activities and accommodation in the Hurunui and the surrounding regions

• DOC information

• Updates such as the weather, track conditions, road closures, library opening times, etc.

There will be a small cost involved in changing the logo and signage, however this is offset by no longer needing to pay an iSITE membership fee.

Next time you are in Hanmer, pop in and check out our Information Centre and Giftshop. We look forward to seeing you!

At the Office with Vanessa McPherson

Hurunui District - South Ward Councillor

Before standing for Council what was your occupation?   I was involved in the media industry. Newspapers predominantly.

When and why did you decide to stand for Council?

We moved from the Bay of Plenty to the Hurunui in late 2021 and the idea began brewing not long after that. I had some strong views about the growth of the district and I knew I wasn’t alone in my vision for its future.

Was it a nice surprise to be voted for?

Absolutely. It signified there was a consensus in the community about growing smart.

Is the role what you expected?

Yes, although central Government’s plethora of reforms have made it challenging at times. Not just for governance, but ultimately the extra workload on our management team.

What is it about being a Councillor that would surprise our readers?

The view of what goes on behind the scenes. Management and governance really do put the interests of ratepayers and residents first. Geographically the district is large, but with a very small ratepayer base… and so many roads!

So, it’s a constant balancing act between maintenance and growth both dictated by a constrained budget.

Do you think that you are making a difference?

I’d like to think so, although it is early days. I’m reasonably tenacious. I don’t let things go easily.

Your biggest council achievement to date?

Probably a reputation for asking too many questions and not taking no's and maybe's for answers.

Most enjoyable part of your role?

Being in a position to speak up for our residents.

And the least?

Restrictive policy and rules.

Will you stand again?

Ask me this time next year.

Your ideal Hurunui weekend would be?

A coastal walk topped off by a visit to one of our outstanding cellar doors.

Cheviot Women’s Open Golf Tournament

Cheviot Golf Club will host the ‘Cheviot Women’s Open Tournament’ on Wednesday 17th May 2023. The Club has a 12 hole course, one of only 5 in New Zealand and is to be found approximately 90 minutes north of Christchurch, just a few kilometres off SH1 on the road to Kaikoura. The course is mainly flat with picturesque views of the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges and farmland. Many mature trees line the fairways and water does come into play on several holes. The greens are some of the best in the Hurunui area.

This year’s tournament sponsored by Ravensdown, has three grades with prizes for Gross, Nett and Stableford, playing for the Rutherford Rosebowl, Geeson and McLaren Cups. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided in true country catering style. The competition is a wonderful opportunity for Canterbury players to try out this beautiful and well-kept course and to experience the genuine country hospitality on offer at the Cheviot Golf Club.

Entries and enquiries to Jen Le Pine phone 0211404020 or tim.jen@scorch.co.nz.

Autumn Family Fun

Amberley School FAST (Fundraising And Social Team) has teamed up with the Brew Moon for a fun family afternoon to support Amberley School.

Come on down and enjoy the great hospitality the Brew Moon has to offer.

Listen to the amazing local band Epicentre.

Bring the whole family with fun entertainment for the kids including a bouncy castle.

There are lots of prizes on the spinning wheel up for grabs too. Throw a few gold coins in your pocket for the spinning wheel and entry.

All proceeds come back to the school for sports equipment.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

New Menu

ISOBEL’S RESTAURANT AND BAR SERVES UP A NEW MENU

Escape to a culinary oasis and indulge in a dining experience straight out of Italy. Tanalize your taste buds with dishes such as Risotto di Mare; a selection of seafood cooked into delicate Arborio rice or Agnello in Salmi; tender lamb coated with a salmi pate.

There are many more dishes for you to discover, make sure to venture down to Isobel’s to experience them for yourself.