The Woodpecker September 2019

August 2019

Produced for the community, by the community Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor the Woodend Bypass shouldn’t be Bypassed Carrying on from last month’s article from the newly formed Woodend Pegasus SH1 sub-committee which summarised the meeting organised by local MP Matt Doocey to discuss the safety, speed and congestion of SH1 through Woodend and surrounds. As a result of that meeting a group of community representatives joined together to form the WoodendPegasus SH1 sub-committee. We are keen to see the safety improvement project going ahead but in tandem we want to bring the Bypass back to the table as this will give the best solution to a town that is divided by SH1, provide the safety and environmental benefits needed, and reduce the travel time that the safety improvements will add.

We have received some valuable information from residents over the last month, but we need your help to get more. This information will be used to highlight and publicise the very real dangers and problems and we need details of near misses, incidents, accidents, issues and concerns with SH1 between the Ashley Bridge and the Pineacres corner. Any photos you have showing problems would also be appreciated. Please e-mail the details to makeSH1safe@gmail.com.

There have been many figures quoted for traffic counts in Woodend but the latest official traffic count from NZTA is higher than any in general use. The official count taken in 2018 is a staggering 17,399 vehicles per day on SH1 outside Woodend School. Of this 11.3% are heavy vehicles.

Safety Improvement Community Consultation The good news is that the community consultation by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) on the actual proposed safety improvements on SH1 from the AshleyRakahuri River to Belfast has started.

This follows on from three previous consultations by NZTA on SH1 road safety.

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Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor the Woodend Bypass shouldn’t be Bypassed Cont’d from front page They are now looking for your feedback on their proposed plan. It includes reviewing speed limits, flexible safety barriers, some no right turns, a signalised pedestrian crossing near Woodend School, roundabout or traffic lights the intersection of SH1 and Rangiora Woodend Road, a right turn bay or traffic lights at the Woodend Road intersection, and a roundabout at Pineacres intersection. One omission we note is of any safety improvements at the Pegasus roundabout which would enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross SH1 safely.

The Woodend Bypass is mentioned in the proposed plan with “We are looking at long-term changes such as the Woodend Bypass …”. This signals to us that we need to keep pushing for the Bypass to be approved and funded by the Government.

There will be two opportunities for you to meet the NZTA team and share your views: - Friday 9 August,10am to 1pm at the Waikuku Beach Hall - Saturday 10 August, 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre We encourage everybody to go along if possible and provide written feedback about the proposed safety improvements to NZTA by the closing date of 6 September.

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between Kaiapoi and Pegasus. This is being organised by local MP Matt Doocey. Members of the sub-committee will be present so please join us at 6.30pm on Thursday 5 September at the Woodend Rugby Club rooms (Gladstone Park off Gladstone Road, or walk over from Hakatere Road in Pegasus).

We hope you will come along and share your concerns and experiences. We would also like to hear your views on the Woodend Bypass.

Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor subcommittee: Mark Paterson - Ph 027 534 9112 Adrienne Simpson Andrea Rigby Roger Rule Rhonda Mather Shona Powell - Ph 021 0231 6152 Email: makeSH1safe@gmail.com

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David Ayers - Mayor - The Woodend Bypass A Woodend bypass has been on the community radar for a good 30 years but it is only in the last ten or so that real progress has been made. A route has been determined and the land has been designated by the Council, which means the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has to buy land on the route if an owner wishes to sell. Concept design work has been done and here has been a lot of consultation. It is a very big project – a four-lane motorway with over-passes for Gladstone and Woodend Beach Roads and at Pineacres along with major construction at the Smith Street / Lineside Road overbridge.

Back in 2009-10, the choice was between the motorway and four-laning Main North Road through Woodend. The motorway stacked up financially because of the cost to New Zealand of trucks etc having to slow down through the town. Road safety and community separation, which were, and still are, the main concerns of both the council and the community, were not the main factor. For the government of the time, however, funding was often directed at reducing journey times.

The project has been approved by the NZTA Board and the closest it has got to approval was when it appeared two years ago in a Draft Regional Land Transport Plan for near the end of its ten-year life. It never got final approval by the government.

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in Greater Christchurch in recent years was driven by a previous GPS. Regional land transport plans have to give effect to the GPS and we should note that there are a number of similar demands around the country for bypasses and the like – Woodend isn’t alone.

Local issue-raising is useful. It keeps the project alive. Beyond that, however, it needs to be brought to the fore at decision-making levels, as the Council has been doing through the Regional Transport Committee and with the last two directors and board of NZTA. Given time, governments do change their mind! https://www.transport.govt.nz/assets/ Uploads/Our-Work/Documents/ c6b0fea45a/Government-PolicyStatement-on-land-transport-2018.pdf

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Woodend-Sefton Community Board - July meeting update The Board received an interesting funding application from the Pegasus Residents’ Group which was approved. They asked $450 toward the fee for three members of the group to attend a workshop called ‘Making Sense of Community-led Change’. It was felt that it could provide further practice skills they can use to effectively advocate and lead change in the community.

The Board also provided feedback to the Roading and Transport Manager on the proposed capital works programme for this year and the suggested programme for the next three years. The Board raised one additional request for a temporary extension of a path at the south end of Woodend to enable people to move easily from Woodend to the start of the Jill Creamer Trail on Woodend Beach Road.

The proposed nuisance bylaw, which is still to be drafted, was also discussed and some thought given to how this might be applied to deal with issues raised in the community. The Board are looking forward to the draft being finalised and the opportunity for the community to contribute through the consultation process.

Budgets were set for the Board for the 2019/20 year including a General Landscaping budget of $12,430 and Discretionary Grant Funding $4,500.

Consultations The Board held a workshop to discuss and work on two consultations. First was the submission to the updated Environment Canterbury (ECan) proposal on the Waimakariri Bus Service Review. Board members are presently making sure that residents are aware of the consultation and are encouraging them to put in feedback. The Board was pleased that Page 8 THE WOODPECKER AUGUST 2019

ECan had taken a lot of their original feedback on board and had put an updated proposal out for consultation, although very disappointed that the proposal is still for the Waikuku Beach peak hour service to be cut. Second was the submission to the Council draft Dog Control Bylaw, which became quite comprehensive.

A new consultation just released is the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) proposed plan to make travel on SH1 between the Ashley-Rakahuri River and Belfast safer.

The Board will be making a submission on this to NZTA before the closing date of 6 September. There will be two public drop-in sessions. Details are elsewhere in the newsletter.

Community grants If your group, small or large, has a project or need in mind, we have money available for grants to nonprofit community-based organisations, registered charities or incorporated societies. Full information on the Woodend-Sefton Community Board Discretionary Grant Fund is available by e-mailing Com.Board@wmk.govt.nz or at www.waimakariri.govt.nz/community/ funding-and-grants/board-funding, Keep informed Facebook: @ WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Check the Council website for more information at: https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/council-boards-and-committees/ woodend-sefton-community-board From the Woodend-Sefton Community Board.

Our next meeting is at the Pegasus Community Centre on Monday 12 August starting at 7pm, all are welcome.

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This Month with Harry Following last month’s bit about the Burnham children and their association with Woodend, a fan has asked if there is anything known as to their eventual ‘fates’. I have lots of fans who are both very nice people and only one is related!!

In November 1889, the four Coulter children arrived in Woodend and were fostered by Sarah Rickus whose home was immediately south of the present Canterbury Equestrian shop. Their father had gone off to the Australian goldfields and the mother had died soon after resulting in the children being committed to Burnham. William became a carpenter, later an orchardist and ended up as a missionary in Rhodesia. Minnie left Woodend school and went into service for Sarah Judson who treated her like a daughter. She married Harry Oed, a flour miller from Southbrook, and later went farming in South Canterbury.

Robert moved to Waikato and became a grocer in Te Aro, was mayor for 21 years and also served two terms as a labour member of Parliament for Raglan. He also won a prize for good conduct at the Woodend School in February 1894. James served in the great war and on his return, he went farming but was to suffer all his life from injuries received during the war and died fairly young. For some unknown reason when their father returned from the goldfields, he was prevented from having contact with his children whatsoever. Minnie Oed had six children; one son, Gordon, became professor of Accounting at the Partanian University in Malaysia. In the early 1990s, at the age of 93 he drove down from Hamilton and visited Woodend. It was with great pleasure I was able to give him a copy of his mother’s wedding sourced from the Judson archives.

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In the same month as the Coulters arrived, the four Luisetti siblings were fostered by Woodend storekeepers Thomas and Ann Parker. Their parents, Guilio and Marie Louise had been members of the ill-fated Okuru settlement near Jackson Bay in south Westland. This 1874 scheme was designed to encourage settlement in the area. The settlers were given 14 acres of bush and expected to establish a farm with it. The whole thing collapsed when it was soon found the climate wasn’t conducive to growing cereals etc. Also, the immigrants were a mixture of Irish, German and Italian folk which led to a bit of friction and scrapping amongst themselves.

The Luisettis moved to Christchurch where Pietro sung and taught music. As well as a silk trader he was an opera singer of some renown having sung at La Scala in Milan.

However, he and Marie Louise were to die soon after and the children ended up in Burnham.

The Luisetti children didn’t have much luck with parents, both natural and foster, as Thomas and Ann Baxter both died soon after their arrival and they were taken in by John and Jenny Petrie. Being unable to have their own children, the Petries welcomed a ready-made family and they were to stay all their childhood.

Paolo became a salesman and later had a grocer’s shop in Oamaru. Bianca set up as a travelling seamstress and moved around the landed gentry in North Canterbury sewing the families’ clothes. Guilio in partnership with younger brother Pietro Jnr, was set up on a farm at Waikuku by John Petrie. Guilio inherited some of his father’s prowess as a singer. He was at home with a broken leg when some ladies visiting the Woodend School needed entertaining.

The absence of the school’s best singer was solved when some older boys were

sent to retrieve Guilio returning with him in a wheelbarrow. He was later to become the local well-sinker. Pietro served at Gallipoli during WW1 and was wounded and invalided back to Torquay hospital in England where he was to die from injuries received.

TBC Once again, we are about to have local body elections fostered upon us.

Once again it is to be postal voting which once again will result in 70% of the horrendous cost being wasted as probably once again only 30% of us will vote.

Bring back the ballot box say I!!!

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COMMUNITY DROP-INS

Ashley to Belfast SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Have your say We’ve been working on a plan to make SH1 between Ashley and Belfast safer. Locals know the road better than anyone so we need your help to make sure we get it right.

Let us know what you think of our proposals, including proposals for Woodend, at one of our drop-in sessions.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Want to know more?

Janet Luxton Community Engagement Manager 022 313 3012 safetynorthcanterbury @nzta.govt.nz nzta.govt.nz/a2b/have-your-say

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Drop-in any time during these hours.

Friday 9 August Waikuku Beach Hall Park Terrace Waikuku Beach 10am to 1pm Saturday 10 August Woodend Community Centre School Rd, Woodend 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Woodend Friendship Club Our mini speaker shared with us some excellent tales of her 50 years of fishing.

She and her husband have owned several boats over that time they have spent a lot of holidays in the Queen Charlotte Sound and taking fish charters in New Zealand and Australia. A memorable trip was in Tolaga Bay where our speaker caught a 38kg groper (which took two men to haul on board) and found fame by being featured in the skipper’s calendar and a magazine. Another trip was in Western Australia where she was the only woman on board, along with six Australian blokes who were less than welcoming.

Our heroine was fishing one side with her husband, the locals the other and it transpired she and her husband caught all the fish that day, including a valuable Jew fish, and at the end of the trip they shared the catch with the other party, who decided that Kiwi Sheilas weren’t so bad.

An eventful trip from Mooloolaba involved being boarded and inspected by Ministry of Fisheries and later in the day the anchor rope becoming entangled around the prop. This necessitated the skipper being dangled over the side by his legs to untangle the rope (with the odd shark hanging around). His day was not helped by somebody parking in his mooring space when they returned to port! Over the years they have had adventures including a fire in the engine hatch, a scary storm at sea and what could have been a close encounter with interisland ferry after they emerged from a very thick fog.

Our guest speaker was Adrian Hurst, who is a paramedic from St Johns Rangiora, who gave us a very informative talk. St Johns was founded as a charity in 1885. At this stage they receive 72% Government funding, but talks are being conducted currently with the aim of 95% funding.

It takes $263.000 to put an ambulance

on the road and $1 million / year to run. The total for New Zealand is $450 million / year. If you use an ambulance there is a $98 part-charge but if you have joined the Supporter Scheme there is no change. The annual cost for an individual is $50, joint $65 and family $80. There are eight St Johns stations in North Canterbury which provide a variety of community services including the Health Shuttle, medical alarms, first aid training. There is also an Op Shop being built in the previous Hammer Hardware premises in Rangiora. These activities are 70% run by volunteers. There is a paramedic based in Rangiora who can assess patients and provide basic care for those who are unable to attend a GP in an emergency: eg provide antibiotics, stitch wounds, refer to the Falls Pathway for those at risk of falls.

Adrian then discussed various emergency scenarios, including: Heart attack - ring 111, place patient on ground if possible, commence chest compressions as per the instructions on phone from the Communications Centre until the ambulance arrives.

Stroke - ring 111 if notice face droop on one side when smiling; one arm drifts down when asked to raise both arms; speech slurred or strange. If a patient is treated in hospital within 4 ½ hours there is a greater chance of a good recovery.

Choking - Lean patient forward and slap on back hard.

Seizure - Put patient on ground with clear space. Do not put anything in mouth and let the seizure take its course.

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Tūhaitara Coastal Park It’s been a very eventful month at Tūhaitara Coastal Park for several reasons.

Firstly, we had a fantastic afternoon planting Totora trees with students and teachers from Pegasus Bay School along Tiritirimoana Drive with trees donated

by Laurie Forestry Ltd. You’ll notice the newly planted area on your right as you drive out to Pegasus beach. We planted an additional 800 native trees in this area with a crew of volunteers on Saturday the 27 of July and had a great turnout of new and familiar faces. Beach visitors may also notice a few new coastal restoration areas around Pegasus Beach and Woodend Beach. We’ve had help from local schools planting native Spinifex which is a coastal grass that grows strong roots that help to protect our dune systems. See if you can spot it on your next beach visit.

Forestry works in the park are scheduled to finish in the coming month so keep your eyes of our Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park Facebook page for updates about trails re-opening. In the meantime, please continue to carefully adhere to all signage and keep away from all closed and marked areas of the park.

the police if you have a serious concern.

Our office is located at 1 Woodend Beach Road if you would like to chat with one of our rangers in person.

Lastly, thank you to all the volunteers who have donated their time and skills to projects at the park including animal pest control, planting, and more. We are very fortunate to have dedicated volunteers of all ages assisting us to enhance and protect our unique coastal environment here at Tūhaitara Coastal Park. If you’d like to be involved or know someone who would, please email tkot. enquiries@farmside.co.nz Photo left: Students from Pegasus Bay School help to plant native Totora Trees Photo above: Volunteers pose at new the Achilles Parade native planting

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The average response time for an ambulance to arrive is eight minutes in town, 20 minutes rural. Adrian proceeded to demonstrate CPR on a manikin and emphasized the importance of the recoil after a compression to allow perfusion to the brain, then to the heart. Compressions should be at the rate of 110-120 / minute.

Susan Banks

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VOTE PHILIP REDMOND COUNCILLOR FOR KAIAPOI

- WOODEND Authorised by J.T. Redmond. 14 Leyland Crescent, Mandeville 327 6374

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Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade 8 Eders Road Woodend Phone 033127794

EMPLOYER RECOGNITION-NETWORKING EVENING - Wednesday 14 August Hosted by the Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade, we are inviting all businesses and their staff in our immediate area to find out more information about the important work Fire and Emergency volunteers do for our community! This will not only be an information evening but a great opportunity to come and Network with likeminded businesses in our community.

RSVP 9th August (for catering requirements) – to 0275665582 GOOD FOR BUSINESS GOOD FOR YOUR COMMUNITY Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to developing, mentoring and up-skilling your employee with specialist training and experience.

• What’s in it for you as a business owner?

It teaches your employees new skills Your firefighter employee will bring a range of new skills to your workplace including fire safety and First aid.

• It enhances your business public profile A partnership with fire and emergency demonstrates your contribution to your community. The Employer Recognition Programme offers public acknowledgement of your support through advertising supplements.

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It makes your business an employer of choice

Employees seek to align their values in the potential roles they apply for. Employees have greater motivation and loyalty for employers who are seen to support their staff’s external engagements and duties.

It demonstrates your business’s social responsibility Research shows that consumers are more likely to acquire goods and services from businesses that support communal well-being.

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What’s in it for employees?

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Transferable skills such as leadership, decision making, problem solving, ingenuity and the ability to perform under pressure.

Pride for your community, which builds motivation and is highly rewarding.

Greater respect for co-workers.

Opportunity to make new friendships and expand networks which could translate into benefits in your work life.

RSVP 9th August (for catering requirements) – to 0275665582

Can you help with storage?

We have two retired fire trucks A 1950s Land Rover Series 1 and a 1984 Jeep J20 that we are in need of temporary storage for. If you have a clean, secure shed or even a commercial showroom for a least one of these vehicles, give us a call as we would love to discuss further details with you

Give us a call on 0211311780 or 0275665582 if you can help

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Opportunity to make new friendships and expand networks which could translate into benefits in your work life.

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Local resident Shona Powell to Stand for Council Shona Powell has announced she is seeking election as a Councillor in the upcoming elections. Shona is currently Chair of the Woodend-Sefton Community Board and has a proven track record of standing up for the interests of our community.

collaboratively with NZTA to get them finalised and work started.

Shona has a background in management and leadership in both the public

Shona says “this is your opportunity to have a local Councillor who is actively involved in our community and knows what the local issues are.” She is seeking your support and your vote to take on this important role.

The best ways she has found to connect with people are while attending community events and out walking. She has found it encouraging people like to stop and have a talk about what is happening in the community.

She wants to see a straightforward and common-sense approach because what we do now will have a major impact on the future. Major issues include planning for the population growth in the district, good transport links and choice in how we travel, the environment including climate change and importantly, water quality. Businesses, including small businesses and the selfemployed, must be encouraged as they provide valuable services and give residents the opportunity to work closer to home.

An issue always raised is the increasing rates bill. Rather than just making vague statements with no ‘how’, Shona wants to see a focus on managing costs as part of the solution.

The Woodend Bypass is key to road safety for all and particularly for Woodend residents and businesses. Shona would like to see the Government announce funding for it, and with this in her sights she became a member of the newly formed Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor sub-committee. In the meantime, safety improvements are needed on SH1 and Shona is looking forward to working

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and private sectors. Her skills and qualifications mean she is well placed to handle council governance, including finances, policies and planning. She has the flexibility to commit full-time to Council and to the community as evidenced by her high workload during the last three years as Chair of the Community Board.

Shona seeks your support for both the Council and Woodend-Sefton Community Board and is happy to chat with any interested resident.

Authorised by: Shona Powell, 34 Arahura Road, Pegasus Email: voteshona@gmail.com Ph: 021 0231 6152

Welcome back to Term 3

It’s great to see everyone back refreshed and ready for a fantastic term of learning after so much sickness at the end of last term. We have had a great start to the term with the completion of part of the refurbishment programme of our buildings.

On Thursday we had a very special Blessing ceremony of the newly upgraded Pukeko and Kotoku spaces, along with the new breakout space for the Te Awa team. Matua Wiremu performed the blessing assisted by

Whaea Debbie, the Senior Kapahaka group, the Ware Manu Leaders and representatives from the Te Hapua and Te Awa teams.

We had the blessing outside Kotoku and Pukeko, walked through and blessed the spaces before going into the Te Awa space and continuing there with speeches and waiata. The children and the staff are very excited about using the new spaces.

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NORTH CANTERBURY Are you thinking of a change in jobs in the coming months or looking for employment?

It is important to keep your CV up to date, ready to apply when that exciting opportunity presents itself.

The Te Maunga students (Year 7 & 8) are enjoying their swimming

programme at Dudley Park Pool for the first 2 weeks of the term. All students from Year 2 - 8 are subsidised by the Mainpower swimming programme for a 2-week block during the year.

The Woodend School Fair date is set for Sunday 15 September. We look forward to another fantastic day with great support from our community for our major fundraiser of the year.

If you wish to book a stall or wish to support our raffle with a donation of a prize, please contact the school office Tel: 03 312 7808 or Email: office@woodend.school.nz Nga Mihi Nui Adrienne Simpson Tumuaki / Principal Woodend School

At Citizens Advice Bureau North Canterbury, we can assist you with the layout and presentation of your CV – just make an appointment to come in and see us.

Our Bureau has an extensive, reliable and accurate data base of local and national information at our fingertips which is updated regularly.

We can help you with information as wide ranging as dealing with noisy neighbours, passport applications, art classes in Canterbury, piano tuners, and so much more.

Contact us with any question, big or small.

You are welcome to call in at the Trevor Inch Memorial Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, Monday to Friday from 9 am until 4.30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 1 pm or you can phone us on Tel: 03 313 8822 Free phone: 0800 367 222 Email:northcanterbury@cab.org.nz

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Leah-Anne – Graphic Designer – Bluempire Creative Leah is a local graphic designer who owns her own business Bluempire Creative.

Leah has become The Woodpecker’s ‘resident’ graphic designer, making herself available to create and revise advertisers’ adverts to they have a more professional look.

As an advertiser, if you would like a ‘new look’ for your business please do give Leah a call or send her an email.

She will give you a quote and work closely with you to provide you the best possible service, enabling you to promote your image.

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The Cyclettes

at 10.00am every Wednesday morning, over the three winter months and back to 9:30am once Spring arrives.

Enquiries: Chris - 027 442 0899 The photo shows two of the group after arriving at the Good Home Restaurant after a ride through to Pines Beach and back.

Started just a few months ago, a group of semi-retired and retired young ladies in Pegasus, have formed a cycling group, as a further form of exercise and social connections.

Called the Cyclettes (French for exercise bikes), the group meets most Wednesdays for rides around Pegasus, Waikuku, Woodend and Rangiora; thanks to the great cycle tracks provided around these areas. But once spring arrives, they will head further afield.

Woodend Community Association Jos Coffee Group Wed 9.30am at Impresso Café All residents are welcome to meet our committee member Jos who will host the coffee group. A great opportunity for those new and existing residents to Woodend who want to meet new people.

Originally, only 2 members had electric bikes, (pedal assisted), the rest own a variety of normal pushbikes. But with a little bit of envy and some good bargains around the retailers, the number of e-bikes has now grown to six, with others seriously considering a future purchase.

Either way, the group enjoy their social rides and usually finish up at a café part way through the ride.

The Woodpecker is a great place for local businesses to advertise their businesses.

Many of the Members had not ridden a bike for years, “I never thought I’d enjoy it as much as I do” said Chris. “It has been a great way to meet new people and have fun while exercising”.

If you are interested in promoting your business please contact Debs TaylorHayhurst, Editor, The Woodpecker Email: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz

The group meet at the Flat White car park

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst Editor The Woodpecker

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Note from the Editor

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John Archer Seeking Election Hi there, I am a Woodend / Sefton Community Board Candidate seeking reelection.

My name is John Archer and I have lived in North Canterbury most of my life and my family history have been linked to the Woodend Community for five generations.

I will have been married to Judy for 50 years this December and we have three sons who have all attended Woodend School and three grandchildren who have continued this association.

I am a retired Landscape Architect and I’m keenly interested in environmental issues and sound policies and activities that protect and enhance our enjoyment of our surrounds. As an advocate for anything that improves the wellbeing of our Community, I have been associated with various Community Groups and activities during the past 41 years, in one way or other.

My reason for re standing for the Woodend / Sefton Community Board is to ensure there is a voice for issues that impact on our community and that any decisions on matters are sound and inclusive.

I acknowledge the importance of sustaining links between Woodend, our Beach Community and our neighbouring communities of Pegasus, Waikuku, Sefton and now Ravenswood.

Travelling between Woodend and this park used to be challenging to say the least. Another ongoing issue that I have been advocating for over the past 40 odd years is that of a By-Pass of our township. Many of us have known for a long time that this would vastly improve travel around our township, especially as traffic volumes continue to increase with development. It is my belief that all eyes see the same thing differently and the art of living harmoniously within a community is to look for a common ground that promotes this.

I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. John Archer

An asset of importance that I advocated for is the cycle / walkway link from the township to Gladstone Park.

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Woodend Lions - August 2019 Report War Memorial: Progress is being made with significant work now visible on site in School Road.

trips, courses etc. Please make contact with any member of Woodend Lions for an application form if interested.

The roof panel is complete and is on site and the concrete work is expected to be done within 3-4 weeks then the footpath to the road will be installed. The job is expected to be complete by the start of September.

Youth Centre: A reminder that the Youth Centre on Rangiora Woodend Road is available for hire to small groups for youth or private functions. Contact John Harris 313 7832

It is planned to have a flag pole erected at the site as well. We look forward to seeing this community project finally completed.

Funding Assistance: Our Club has funding available to assist young people in our community with sports trips, exchange

Woodend Photo Expo: A display of photos depicting the history of Woodend will be held over the weekend of 13, 14 and 15 September in the Youth Centre, to coincide with the School fair on Sunday 15th.

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PRGI – Pegasus Info Page – August 2019 PRGI UPDATE

It’s a busy time for the Pegasus Residents’ Group Committee. Here’s a summary of the last few weeks: • We had a presentation from Sam Huo and Aidan Berry, Pegasus Golf & Sport Club on their future plans; • Also, a presentation from the NZTA SafeRoads team about proposed safety improvements to the SH1 Corridor through Woodend. We encourage you all to visit the public info sessions in August and to give your feedback; • Met with Council staff to discuss the expansion fitout for the Pegasus Community Centre – this is going slower than we would like, but watch this space for updates!

• Met with Council staff to get an update on Lake Pegasus. Discussions continue involving ECan, Todd Property and WDC with a resolution that will result in the Lake being vested in Council still quite some time away; • Met with Todd Property staff to discuss a variety of Pegasus-related topics. More on this later.

• Work has begun in earnest on revising the Pegasus, Woodend & Waikuku Community Directory. This booklet is delivered to all homes in Pegasus and Woodend, as well as being available online and at selected outlets. Contact us NOW if you want to list your business, club or organisation. Email prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone Rhonda on 021 1080 634; • We’ve also been working on submissions for the Dog Control Bylaw Review and the Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

ECan bus route consultation. Upcoming submissions include the Ashley to Belfast Safety Improvements. We encourage all residents to make the most of the opportunity to submit on these topics – your voice does matter!

• PRGI are represented on the Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor subcommittee. This group are focussing on getting the bypass on the governments ‘to do’ list, as well as continuing to push for safety improvements through the Ashley River to Pineacres SH1 area; • We are planning a special community cuppa to ‘Meet the Mayoral Candidates’. Pencil the morning of Wed 4 Sept in your diaries and keep an eye on FB for more info!

• If you want to keep up to date with these topics and more, keep an eye on our website; pegasusresidentsgroup.com, or visit our Facebook page; Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc (note, this is not a group page and is separate from the independently run ‘Pegasus Residents’ page – confusing, we know!)

• Thurs 5th Sept, 6.30pm, Woodend Rugby Club, Gladstone Park; NZTA Public meeting. Be there and be heard!

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA All Pegasus residents are welcome to come along to Ronel’s Community Cuppa on Wednesday 14th August from 10.45am at the Pegasus Community Centre. This is a fun, free, opportunity to meet some new people while enjoying a cuppa and some yummy treats!! ☺ Pegasus – Living it – Loving it!

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Waimakariri’s population is projected to grow from 60,000 to 75,000 within a decade. Preparing for an estimated 25 percent population increase requires experienced leadership. The district’s larger investment projects such as earthquake repairs, the multi-sport stadium and Kaiapoi’s regeneration projects are either completed or underway. The years ahead require a ‘steady as you go’ approach. We must continue planning for growth, while managing costs and minimising rate rises.

The Woodend Bypass is an important issue for the community. I fully support the stand of our local MP and the community-led Bypass Corridor Subcommittee on this issue. If I am elected Mayor, this is a matter I will be taking a strong position on.

Waimakariri needs an energetic and enthusiastic leader; someone who knows our district intimately and understands our needs. I have 15 years of local council experience and I’m committed to serving our community. Having lived in Waimakariri for over 30 years, I possess an in-depth understanding of current issues, along with strong working relationships with Council which will ensure a smooth transition to a new mayor.

I enjoy working with communities to help create change. I was involved in setting up Oxford Art Gallery and was its first chair. I am on the board of Rangiora Promotions Association, patron of North Canterbury Musical Society and chair of Friends of Rangiora Town Hall. Sixteen years ago, I helped establish the Kaiapoi Art Expo and have been its chair ever since.

Healthy communities are thriving communities and I am a strong supporter of community wellbeing. I am deputy chair of Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation, past chair of Wellbeing North Canterbury, and a trustee of the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust.

I want to create closer connections between community and Council, and if elected mayor, I’ll hold regular drop-in sessions around the community, so people can share their views on issues.

My experience, energy, approachable nature and commitment to community organisations, combined with my long-term Council experience, makes me ‘the best choice for mayor’.

Authorised by: Dan Gordon, 578 Carrs Road, Loburn

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Woodend Community Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday 9 September 2019, 7.00pm Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend Guest Speaker – David Ayers

The Woodend Community Association are holding our 2019 Annual General Meeting on Monday 9 September, 7pm at the Woodend Community Centre. We are fortunate to have David Ayres our retiring Mayor for Waimakariri as our guest speaker.

Nominations can be made for Woodend Community Association Committee and office bearer roles.

The closing date for these nominations is Friday 30th August and can be emailed to woodend.community.association@gmail. com or post to WCA Secretary, c/o 24 Panckhurst Drive, Woodend.

If you would like to discuss and further, please call Mark Paterson 027 534 9112 The Woodend Community Association (WCA) was set up to support the community and make the Woodend area a great place to live in.

We welcome all new and existing Woodend residents to become members of the WCA. By becoming a member, you and your household will gain a deeper connection to the community we live in.

It’s a small annual subscription of $10.00 per household to join the WCA. You can complete membership forms at the AGM or email us with your household contact details, name, address and phone.

Payment can be made online to Woodend Community Association, a/c 02-0876-0198138-00 with your name as the reference, or you can pay with cash at the AGM. For existing members, your renewal will be due as of 1 September 2019.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM. We welcome all residents to join us after the meeting for drinks and nibbles at Woodend Tavern.

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Letter to the Editor In 2006 neighbours in Woodend got together to discuss concerns about SH1 potentially becoming a four-lane highway through Woodend. The Woodend Action Group was created, and together we organised a public meeting, a website and community events to rally the community to take action.

The end result was NZTA chose the short eastern bypass of Woodend as the preferred route, and in 2015 the council approved this designation, following a Notice of Requirement from NZTA. What you may not know, is that the designation only lasts 15 years – effectively ending in 2030. If the Woodend bypass is not scheduled in the NZTA work programme, we could effectively lose this route, and be back to the default – four laning through Woodend.

With this in mind, I have set up a Facebook page ‘Woodend Bypass 2030’ to gather ideas and information for the community to take action for a Woodend Bypass construction plan to be in place by 2030 latest. I 100% support the local committee who are discussing meeting with NZTA and Matt Doocey MP, however I believe it is up to the whole community to lobby the government to allocate funding in this area.

This is a community issue, not a political one. It is about the safety of our friends and neighbours, their children and vulnerable people in the Woodend, Pegasus and Pineacres areas. I invite you to join the ‘Woodend Bypass 2030’ Facebook page and add your ideas about legal action we can take to highlight the safety issues already of concern. Let’s make some noise!

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THE WOODPECKER wants your news and articles!

We would love to receive any news stories OR community information you may have or come across from the Woodend, Pegasus, Tuahiwi and Waikuku or Woodend beach areas you would like to share and which can be placed FREE in The Woodpecker.

All you need to do is send it to Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor, The Woodpecker via our email address at debs. thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz We look forward to receiving your contribution soon.

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst Editor The Woodpecker

CHURCH NOTICE St Barnabas The upgrade of our kitchen has now been completed – many thanks are due to those who made it possible. A lot of hard work was put into planning, sourcing materials and putting it together, the result is well worth it.

To celebrate the completion of the work, a Midwinter Christmas Dinner was held in the hall complex on 20 July.

With the Christmas tree, decorations and lights, it looked very authentic. A lot of fun was had by all who attended, with special mention made of the Quiz and the game of Pass the Parcel.

Our services during July (both the traditional 9.30am service and the

contemporary service at 4.30pm) were taken by our Archdeacon, Mandy Neil.

It has been a pleasure to have her at St Barnabas. During her time with us, a wedding has been planned and both a christening and a funeral have taken place!

We are currently waiting to hear who will be in charge of our services from August.

In the meantime, our activities continue as normal, including Mainly Music. There are still spaces available at Mainly Music; so if you have a preschooler and are free on Wednesdays at 10.30am, please consider bringing your child along. We would love to see you.

In this last month of winter, we hope you manage to stay warm and dry. Take care of yourselves!

CHURCH NOTICES Methodist Church Movie – The next film will be on Wednesday 7 August 1.30pm and will be an Ultimate Disaster Comedy Movie starring Rowan Atkinson. An afternoon of laughter. (REMEMBER ALWAYS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH) Everyone welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 312 2094 or Evelyn 3127740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea.

The September movie is on Wednesday 4th at 1.30pm and is an historical drama starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen.

SINGALONG AFTERNOON – Sunday 18 August 2pm – At Woodend Methodist Church we are having a singalong of oldtime favourites. $5.00 with afternoon tea to follow. Any queries phone Ruth 312 2094 or Evelyn 312 7740. All welcome.

On Sunday 25 August there is a combined breakfast being held at Trinity Methodist, King Street, Rangiora at 9am THERE WILL BE NO CHURCH SERVICE AT WOODEND THIS DAY AS WE WILL BE ATTENDING THIS. Church/Hall bookings – contact Evelyn 312 7740.

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Judsons Road Early Learning Centre Sue Childs 312 2179 Email: manager@judsonsrd.co.nz Website: www.judsonsrd.co.nz Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 Lions Club of Pegasus President - Amanda Smith 027 422 2648 Secretary - Sue Mehrtens 021 077 7580 Lions Club of Woodend President Ian Lennie 920 1576 Youth Centre Co-ordinator, John Harris 313 7832 Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Community Centre Bookings and enquiries: 021 1080 634 prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc. Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 Radio Sailing Club Ian McGregor 027 595 9000

Paul Johnson 021 295 2587 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus

Home Groups: Andrew Clark (men’s group) 021 073 5730 Amy Clark (women’s group) 021 234 4253 Mainly Music – Litia Maclean 313 8678 or email: litia_crowe@hotmail.com 022 052 2674 Toy Library rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com Tuahiwi Community Pre-School 313 2141 Email: tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool Website: www.TuahiwiCommunityPreschool Woodend Sefton Community Board Chairperson, Shona Powell 021 0231 6152

shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Deputy Chairperson, Andrew Thompson Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Badminton Club Paul Henderson 0274 925 936 Woodend Bowling Club President, Alan Pegley 310 6772 Page 42 THE WOODPECKER AUGUST 2019

Secretary, Phil Harris 327 6553 Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris 313 7832 Woodend Friendship Club President, Elaine Cole 327 9228 Secretary, Lynn Muir

312 2027 Woodend Community Association Inc President, Mark Paterson Secretary, Andrea Rigby Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, Simon Kong 310 8900 Woodend Country Music Club President - Kevin Taylor 03 327 8920 Vice President - Roger Wedlake 027 588 6062 Woodend Cricket Club Robert Davey 021 762 963 Woodend Garden Club Shirley Wheeler, President 327 3416 Lynn Oliff, Secretary 310 0575 Pam Cleeve, Treasurer 313 8120 Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Gym Club Stephanie 312 2993 Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Gillian Small - Club President 313 0957 Rex Macauley, Secretary 313 3627 Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Veitomoni Siufanga 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President 312 2237 Rachael Paterson, Secretary 312 7439 Woodend Play Centre Phone: 027 353 2131 Email: woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woodendplaycenter/ Woodend Preschool / Nursery Jana Thorn

312 7654 email: office@woodendpreschool.co.nz website: www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Secretary, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Senior Club Captain, Phil Kennett 027 717 2569 Junior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Club Room Bookings, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell 313 9405 Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb 312 7487 Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640

CLASSIFIEDS AND COMMUNITY NOTICES Community Foot Care Clinics held monthly at the Pegasus Medical Centre, the Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club, and the Rangiora RSA. Come and get your toenails, corns, and calluses attended to for $30.

Experienced Foot Care Specialist Heather will be happy to help. Phone 021 288 9618 for an appointment.

PEGASUS PLUS A social group for Pegasus residents plus surrounding areas.

Our aim is for semi-retired and retired people to socialise, meet new people in a friendly atmosphere while enjoying a variety of activities.

Join us at the Pegasus Community Centre from 1.00-3.00pm every FOURTH Wednesday of each month February through to November.

Entry $2 to cover expenses.

For further information contact Kay or David Mills on 03 920 0126 or see you at the next get together.

STEADY AS YOU GO (SAYGo) Exercise Classes Exercise Classes - Thursdays at 1.30pm at the Pegasus Community Centre. This class works to improve your balance, strength, general fitness and wellbeing.

A mixture of seated and standing stretches and exercises. A fun, casual class...no need to book...just come along. $2 - ALL WELCOME!

TWO DISTRIBUTERS WANTED FOR THE WOODPECKER The Woodpecker urgently needs two distributers Volunteers are needed for two runs for delivery of The Woodpecker. Run 1 is Main Nth Rd, both sides, houses only total 60 and Run 2 is Rangiora / Woodend Rd from Main Nth to Chinnerys, total 73. This person also delivers 80 to another distributor. The Woodpecker is only delivered once a month and not in January, so you only have to go for a walk 11 times a year. This will be effective from September. Tyree is happy to do the first run with you. Please contact Tyree Woodham 027 902 511 if you can help.

NEXT ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2019 Deadline for advertising and community articles is 25 August 2019 at 5.00pm Email: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz Cell: 021 863 877 Post / Cheques: Graham Wood - Woodpecker Chair - PO Box 78147, Pegasus THE WOODPECKER AUGUST 2019 Page 43

PLEASE PROTECT MY PAWS! Please protect your pets from paw damage when using moss removal products on footpaths, decks, patios and driveways.

They are often strong chemicals that can burn the feet and also, when they groom their pads, cause ulcers on their tongues.

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