The Woodpecker - April 2021

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Anzac Service 2021 Woodend’s Anzac Service will take place on Saturday 24 April at 6pm at the Woodend Community Centre with part of the service being conducted outside at the War memorial.

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Editor’s Note – April 2021

Kia Ora everyone As I write this it’s hard to believe that a year ago today at midnight, we went into lockdown which meant we couldn’t deliver April or May’s publications, however, still had the support of our community groups and clubs and our advertisers enabling us to produce great digital copies for everyone to view from the comfort of their own homes.

This month I wanted to recognise, acknowledge and thank those groups and clubs who have recently been sending in their articles and making us aware of their events.

We are so lucky to have such a diverse array of great community and social activities with lots to choose from, and to be able to share these in The Woodpecker is truly a privilege, so I thank you all.

This month as you can see on the next column, we are profiling another member of our board, Doug Wethey – a great way to hear more about another one of our wonderful volunteer Trustees.

Ngā mihi Debs Taylor-Hayhurst The Editor - Woodpecker

Doug Wethey WCA Representative on the Woodpecker Community Trust

I joined the Board of The Woodpecker in October 2017 as the representative of the Woodend Community Board and see my role as ensuring the publication reflects and meets the needs of the community as I’m sure it does having existed now for over 40 years. Having lived in the Woodend area myself for

a bit over that, I have seen it move from a one-page newsletter, printed on the school Gestetner Printer, to the colourful multi-paged booklet it is today.

I have been asked to say a bit about myself so here it is: I have lived at Woodend Beach now for over 30 years with my wife Lou and I have raised seven children and have eighteen grandchildren at the last count. Woodend Beach is a great place, especially now I am sort of retired. We go on beach and forest walks each day with the dog and enjoy almost daily visits from grandchildren.

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Kia Ora Koutou! What a whirlwind start to the year we have had.

We have welcomed many new children to our school along with some new staff members.

Our teachers spent a lot of time getting the Active Learning Spaces ready and lessons planned before the children started school, so they all hit the ground running.

This term many of our learners have been learning their Pepeha and sharing who they are and where they come from. This ties in with our overarching theme of ‘Impressions’. What impression do you make? What are your impressions of others and why?

Using ‘Impression’ in Art. I often walk around our Active Learning Spaces and am amazed at the learning that is happening at all times of the day.

Our Juniors have their Structured Literacy programme up and running and have lots of activities in their spaces to enhance their cognitive and fine motor skills.

There is a lot of amazing artwork on the walls as you head up through the Active Learning Spaces - Pepeha Art in Year Rakahuri / Waikuku, Digital Art in Year Nga Tai o Mahaanui and some very interesting portraits in Manga Kawari and Maungatere.

Our Year 8s are loving being in their own space in Te Kohaka and are already showing leadership by being amazing role models for our students.

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Ngai Tahu places in our community - this is where the names of our Active Learning Communities come from. Teachers have now taken their students to some of the places relevant to their learning communities and there has been lots of conversation with groups of children who didn’t realise how close these special places are.

Our Year 6 children recently completed a two-day programme with Cycle Sense and a large group of children have just competed in Swimming Sports.

Quite a few have gone on to the Zone Swimming Sports and we have three children who have qualified for the Canterbury Swimming Sports!

At Pegasus Bay we try to give our children as many learning experiences as possible and encourage them to take part.

Each Wednesday a large group of children attend Golf Academy, a smaller group go to Science Academy on Fridays, we have 14 entries for the Otago Maths Problem Solving Challenge and are currently taking entries for the Kiwi Competitions.

Our Meet the Teacher evening was on Thursday 11 March 2021 and was extremely successful. We had an excellent turnout of parents who came to meet the staff and look around our Active Learning Spaces. The food and coffee vans were kept busy, as was the BBQ which was run by our Board of Trustees members and staff.

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All Construction & C onc rete Work

• Driveways, patios & paths • Bridges and Culverts • Floors, foundations, sheds and buildings • Dairy Sheds, Herd homes • Silage pits, effluent ponds

• Retaining walls & landscaping • Swimming pools & ponds • Excavation and cartage • Precast concrete • Insulated panels • Placing & Finishing

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Cont’d from Page 4 It was good to see parents come into the SeeSaw and HERO workshops between teacher presentations as they were able to get a glimpse of our new reporting system and how to access children’s work on SeeSaw. Nga Mihi Nui Di Murphy Deputy Principal

Woodend Netball Club This year the Woodend Netball Club has 14 teams, 4 grade and a record number of 10 primary teams.

There is a preseason tournament on 10 April 2021 which some of our teams are competing in and the competition officially begins on 1 May 2021.

We would like to thank Canterbury Insulated Builders for sponsoring us again and enabling us to get some more backpacks for the younger teams. After a disruptive last year due Covid, the Club is really looking forward to getting back to some playing normality and having an enjoyable season.

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Doug Wethey

I also have a trap-line for the Tūhaitara Coastal Trust which I go around each week and extract predators and unwelcome visitors from. I am currently the representative for the Beach on the Woodend Community Association.

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in all sorts of community projects and served for a time on the Woodend School Committee.

Currently I am involved, with others, in working on extending the Woodend Beach playground, upgrading the toilets and establishing a cycle / walkway between Woodend and Kaiapoi.

That should keep me out of the Pub!

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We are always on the lookout for new volunteer ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’, and it takes just 1-hour a week to make a real and positive difference to the lives of our tamariki – and that’s all we ask of you.

Best of all, you get to do all the fun things you love to do, like walk the dog, go to the beach or play board games, all whilst spending time with a young person.

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Not sure? Ask us.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive new website aimed at supporting tenant advocacy – Aratohu Tenant Advocacy.

The Aratohu provides an in-depth look at the rights and responsibilities of tenants.

The development of this website has been led by Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ), as part of the Tenant Advocates Network (TAN), a national group of organisations

involved in tenant advocacy.

This resource is intended to provide a guided pathway to navigate through

Do you have a story to tell?

We would love to hear our reader’s stories.

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Young or old, local or from afar.

Personal story Funny story Send us a photo too!

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renting issues so that tenants know their rights, can feel more empowered to act on them, and can take positive steps toward positive housing outcomes. The website is aimed primarily at people in advocacy roles but can also be used by tenants for self-advocacy.

We encourage you to have a look at the site: https://tenant.aratohu.nz/ Remember, CAB can help you with tenancy matters and anything else you would like information about or support with.

Our opening hours are 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

We invite you to come and see us at the Trevor Inch Memorial Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz, or check out our website www.cab.org.nz.

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Mayor Dan Gordon Update

Let’s talk about the next 10 years – Waimakariri’s draft Long Term Plan The draft Long Term Plan (LTP) is out for your feedback.

This is your Council’s key strategic document which details our priorities for the next 10 years and, perhaps most importantly, looks at how these are proposed to be funded.

Each LTP is a careful balancing act between what the District needs, what our residents want, and what we can afford.

As the world slowly begins to recover from Covid-19 the Council and I know we need to balance affordability while making sure we schedule work that’s needed for our growing community.

Over the next 10 years the Council is focused on making sure we keep up with growth, Covid-19 economic recovery, climate change / sustainability, and the impact of the Three Waters Review being imposed on us by the government.

In this LTP we’re specifically asking for feedback on: New community facilities for Pegasus and north Woodend (Ravenswood) Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and wider civic area Parking in Rangiora – including a car park building.

If there’s something you think the Council should or shouldn’t be providing, deferring, or bringing forward – now is the time to tell us.

If the draft LTP is supported the proposed rates increase is 3.95 percent

in the first year before moving to 4.2 percent for the following years.

You can give us feedback in person, by posting in a submission form or by filling in the online questionnaire. All details are online at waimakariri.govt. nz/letstalk or you can visit a library or service centre and staff will provide you with the information. Submissions close on 12 April.

Disappointed with Environment Canterbury’s Proposed Rate Increase Environment Canterbury is proposing a 24.5 or 18 percent rate increase in their upcoming Long Term Plan.

Councillors and I are concerned how ECan proposes to fund their programme of work, which is the main reason the rate increase is so significant.

Like most businesses and organisations, Waimakariri District Council debt-fund their projects. It’s exactly like a normal loan; you borrow up-front and repay over time.

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Cont’d from previous page Mayor Dan Gordon Update This ensures intergenerational equity - after all, the next generation is a beneficiary.

ECan’s proposal is to entirely ratepayer fund their programme of work upfront. The 24.5 percent increase would completely fund their entire work programme.

The alternative is simple: to borrow for the work and smooth any increases into acceptable amounts that aren’t so unsympathetic to communities already finding times tough.

The Council does not support the methodology of how ECan is proposing to fund their Long Term Plan and we will be strongly expressing our concerns.

At the moment borrowing is the right move. Interest rates are remarkably low, and the necessary work can be undertaken without significantly burdening households already struggling during Covid-19.

ECan’s draft Long Term Plan is available online until 11 April for submissions.

Make sure you visit haveyoursay. ecan.govt.nz and let them know your thoughts on this rates increase. I hope ECan will listen to their submitters.

As always, I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that you may want to discuss.

Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021 906 437.

I’m here to help.

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Woodend Netball Club

This year the Woodend Netball Club has 14 teams, 4 grade and a record number of 10 primary teams.

There is a pre-season tournament on 10 April 2021 which some of our teams are competing in and the competition officially begins on 1 May 2021.

We would like to thank Canterbury Insulated Builders for sponsoring us again and enabling us to get some more backpacks for the younger teams.

After a disruptive last year due Covid, the Club is really looking forward to getting back to some playing normality and having an enjoyable season.

Is your Club or Group listed correctly in Community Contacts?

If you are listed in our Community Contacts, please do check to see the details we have are up-to-date and correct.

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Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Kia ora, my name is Adele Jackson, I am the new Ranger for Education and Visitor Services for Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust. I feel extremely fortunate to be working in such a wonderful location helping to restore and protect the coastal and wetland ecosystems of what this culturally significant site. In the last couple of weeks, we have enjoyed school group visits from Kaiapoi, Woodend, Rangiora, Riccarton and Pegasus.

To celebrate NZ Seaweek we just had to go to the beach!

We discussed the connections between Antarctic ice and sea levels around Aotearoa New Zealand in a warming climate. Then we looked at coastal protection and importance of re-establishing Spinifex and Pīngao on

the dunes.

In other news, we have fixed the dates for the Autumn / Winter Tūhaitara Coastal Park tree planting sessions.

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contribute to ensuring the coastal park is restored and protected for future generations to enjoy. To begin to rehabilitate the area affected by the bush fire earlier in the year, two of the sessions will be in the Pines Beach area. All sessions run from 10am-1pm.

Come for as little or long as you can.

The team and I look forward to meeting you there.

Saturday 17 April 2021 Meeting point: Tiritiri Moana Drive, Pegasus Wednesday 12 May 2021 Meeting point: Tiritiri Moana Drive, Pegasus Saturday 22 May 2021 Meeting point: Batten Grove, Pines Beach Saturday 12 June 2021 Meeting point: Entry into the park at the end of Tiritiri Moana Drive, Pegasus.

Staff will be at the gate entrance to direct you.

Saturday 4 September 2021 Meeting point: Batten Grove, Pines Beach.

Photo 1: Tamariki from St Joseph’s School, Rangiora identified the various sand dune plant species at Woodend Beach and made careful observations

of the plants and their seeds.

Photo 2: Tree planting season starts in April. Come along with friends or family to make history by planting the future.

Motorcycle Cruising Group We are a brand-new motorcycle group forming from neighbourhood contacts here in the Waimakariri Area. No fees or costs.

We are just mature, sensible riders who enjoy the freedom of the ride.

Just have a bike suitable for travelling at open road speeds.

An approved motorcycle Licence is essential for the safety of other riders and motorists.

We aim to gather around us, other riders, women and men to provide support for motorcyclists and to get together regularly for outings. I have been riding for over 40 years and am well aware of the excellent skills of older riders.

We are seeking support for rides on two Saturdays per month. Likely 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month leaving from the BP Garage Pegasus at 11am.

We welcome members from those who can enjoy a ride conducted in a

safe and easy-going manner. Initial rides to include Cheviot, Culverden or south to Methven. Longer rides are planned.

I am a participant in the Invercargill Burt Munro and the Otago Brass Monkey Motorcycle Rallies.

I love riding my bike. I love motorcycling around New Zealand.

When you are riding on two wheels everyone is equal.

By example to others, we can show that motorcycling can be an enjoyable and practical activity for riders of all ages.

We have two monthly rides, and no ride is cancelled due to weather. It’s

the rider’s choice.

For purposes of safety, we carry a cell phone, observe spacing between bikes and show respect to all other road users.

Reminder: 1st Ride will be on 3 April 2021 we leave from the BP Garage Pegasus at 11am.

During April only, every Saturday 11am from the BP garage.

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This Month with Harry

Following on from last month’s exciting saga from Fanny Beatty’s journals.

In 1883 the Burnham Industrial School was established to cater for children in care i.e. orphans, neglected and abandoned. Children from BIS were boarded out to foster parents all over Canterbury. For a relatively small population Woodend took a lot in.

The allowance paid for “fosterers” was 7 shillings (70 cents) per child per week and this was to cover food and replenish clothing.

Each area had an “honorary local visitor” who placed the children, made unannounced monthly check-ups and paid the parents.

Woodend’s honorary visitor was Nina Gresson, the eldest of the Judge’s daughters. Some of the Woodend people took in whole families in a warm-hearted attempt at keeping them together.

In the early 1880s Sarah Rickus fostered the 4 Coulter children.

William became a carpenter then to Rhodesia as a missionary, Robert was a successful businessman and member of Parliament for Raglan in the 1930s, James went farming but suffered badly from wounds received during the great war and Winnie married Harry Oed, a flour miller from Southbrook.

At the same time as the Coulters the four Luisetti children arrived. They didn’t have much luck in the beginning with either parents or step-parents.

Their parents had been members of the ill-fated Okuru settlement in South Westland and both were to die soon after moving to Christchurch.

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As orphans the children ended up in Burnham. They were fostered out to Thomas and Ann Parker who were storekeepers.

However soon after arriving both Thomas and Ann died and they were taken in by John and Jenny Petrie who brought them up as their own. Paolo became a grocer in Oamaru, Guillo was the local well-sinker, Pietro died of wounds received at Gallipoli and Bianca became a travelling seamstress.

It would appear that all the Gresson family got into the act helping Nina.

The following are a few references from Fanny Beatty’s journals: 12 March 1883- Nina went motherhunting 17 March 1883- Nina about the village mothering 27 March 1883- Nina went to church, onto Brockenhurst, then stayed in village about Burnham babies 28 March 1883- there are homes for nine Burnham babies “a new industry” 29 March 1883- Fishcart Orchard asked for another baby for his mother.

Got unfavourable account about Mrs Orchard from Mrs Chambers.

Nina puzzled to know what reason to give for not letting her have a child.

(The Orchard boys fished the mouth of the Ashley and Saltwater Creek and pedalled the catch around Woodend and Waikuku) 27 September 1883- Mrs Knott is troubled at the boy she got six years old but frightened her mutters threats of cutting his throat setting fire to the house (says he has burned a house) and teases the children.

Nina trying to get someone stronger minded to take him.

5 November 1884- Mr W will not undertake a Burnham thinks they are better in Burnham!! (reference to Caleb Whitefoord, a former mounted policeman and goldfields warden.

In the mid-1870s he was appointed District Magistrate for Kaiapoi.

In addition, he had a farm near the north branch of the Waimakariri and along with the early surveyor John Cowell Boys they were responsible for the introduction of salmon into the Waimakariri in 1878. He was a personal friend of the Gressons and used to visit Waiora regularly).

The journals also contain references to other happenings. The school feast was an annual event at Waiora 26 February 1876. Queen’s weather but rather too much east wind in the afternoon.

All went well. Children formed at the gate about 2pm. Flags flew a large one on the windmill, Mrs Bowie brought apples in the lolly bags where very successful 12 gallons (rather 14) found a local habitation and a home somewhere.

There was much too much bread and butter cut Smith and Preeces had to take it home. Much cake left also. (In a report on the 1877 school feast states “there was a short service at then church from which the school children, 80, and teachers marched to Waiora led by the music of the Kaiapoi drum and fife band).

Fanny Beatty also recorded eggs collected, pounds of butter made, pork and bacon produced and without going overboard she sometimes

praised the cook. There are also one or two recipes such as” Mrs Mehrtens recipe for chilblains and swelling: 1 wineglassful of turpentine 2 wineglassfuls of vinegar A yolk of an egg beaten up with it put in a wide mouth bottle as it becomes thick like cream”.

Reference to Caroline Augustine Ernestine, the wife of Diedrich Mehrtens of Camside who was a close friend of the Beatty sisters. As well as being the local amateur apothecary she didn’t do a bad line in producing successive generations of All Blacks.

She was my great grandmother.

Last month in the life section of The Press of 3 March there was an article about artisan butter making. There are two main types of butter- sweet cream made from fresh cream, the most popular helped by refrigeration, and cultured using slightly sour cream to which is added a starter. Yoghurt or buttermilk is a good starter and this type is popular in Europe. Whilst it was very interesting there was a slight inference that butter making was a long dead art. Not so!!

In the early 1980s I purchased a couple of house cows. I like cows. I also like sheep but only after they have been cooked.

We had all the gear to start dairying.

My old man had a collection of separators he had bought at clearing sales and the cows came with their very own bucket plant.

And so, production began in the dairy my grandfather built in the 1920s.

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the first to start using bottles.

He also initiated the two-bottle scheme whereby you put your empty out with the money in to receive a full one.

As the first bottles were the wide mouth ones the old Sheila’s used them to put sauces and chutneys in and told grandad they had broken them.

However, on the stubborn side grandad signalled no bottle no milk!!

After milking came the separation process. Luckily mine was a motorised outfit as turning the separator by hand is hard work.

One had to get the revs up till the bell stopped dinging. This was the signal to turn the tap on and let the milk flow through.

The cream went into the fridge and when cold joined the rest in the can.

Putting warm cream onto cold is a no-no. The skim milk went to the pigs.

Before the invention of the separator the milk was put in large pans similar to gold pans and left over night.

The cream was then skimmed off using a ladle similar to a flat colander. Hence the term skimmed milk or as we have nowadays greentop. This ladle was also handy to remove any mice or birds who had dived in to do a couple of lengths and drowned in the process. It did happen!!

Hand churning was also hard work.

There were several types of churns including the standard round wooden one, a tin one where the bowl rotated around a single paddle and the blow, a square glass job with a handle on top to rotate the paddle.

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cowboy looked to something easier.

I managed to acquire an old Beatie washing machine to which I fitted wooden extensions to the paddles. In went the weeks cream, a handful of salt and a small bucket of hot water.

The dial was set to heavy overalls and when the belt squealed, we had butter.

Bloody great heaps of it.

It then had to be washed and beaten with a large white pine bat to get the buttermilk out. Left in it will turn the butter rancid. This was also fairly hard work but pretending it was a labour party politician eased the burden.

Once cleaned the product was patted into either cricket ball-sized rolls or just squares.

Some was given away and some went into the freezer. Believe it or not but it is 17 years since I made butter and I am still using some out of the freezer.

No wonder I gained widespread fame for being a crack butter maker. The other thing I like about myself is my modesty.

In the early days before refrigeration butter was stored in water. If one was lucky enough to have a creek or water race nearby slotted boxes were made and the butter thrown in.

In and around Woodend most houses had an artesian well that was good for butter storage and setting jellies etc.

Unfortunately, the Cheviot earthquake in the early 1900s put paid to these cheap water sources.

Last weekend we took 4 members from the Boys Club to our Waiau hut. It was camp mother’s first foray into the wilderness since losing half the running gear. Good wee guys they were too. On the Saturday afternoon we went for an

expedition out the back to see if the stags were roaring which they were big time.

And as an added bonus we were treated to the sight of two fighting hammer and tongs watched by a third waiting to join the scrap. He changed his mind when the victor sent his rival packing and settled on a couple of threatening roars.

We had promised the boys if they settled down the previous night (which they did before midnight) we would take them spotlighting to see if we could get some venison to take home.

Camp mother drove the wagon, Camp sister was in charge of the armament and all others had a light which they waved around in various directions.

We found a young “spiker” who was minding his own business near the track before being set upon by several spotlights.

Camp sister rendered him seriously dead and we all got to take some home.

As alluded to earlier it was my first trip legless. To call my prosthetic leg a bastard would be praising it but I

managed no sweat.

I am looking forward to a newer lighter model that is being manufactured as I write.

The only difficulty encountered was visiting the toilet, an elegant long drop 50 meters cross country from the hut.

This trip entailed attaching the leg in order to get to the bike, which has to be detached before alighting.

We then drive to the dunny, re-attach the leg and hobble in.

It is here that another bloody nuisance crisis.

In order to lower one’s pants, a fairly important requisite of using the toilet, one has then to detach the aforesaid leg and stand it handy The very same leg whose parents weren’t married.

The whole process is then reversed on completion of what one went for and one returns to the hut before the next need arises. What would happen if a bout of diarrhoea took hold is anyone’s guess?

JH

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Sarah - Story by Kevin Warren

Sarah, four and a little bit, stood by the backdoor listening to Grandpa and Grandma talking about having Father Christmas bring them a ready-made deck for the back door.

Granddad walked out and stood on the lawn.

“I reckon out to here, yeah?”

That looked big to Sarah.

“Okay! And how about to the end of the house?” said Grandma.

Grandpa moved to the far corner of the house while Sarah tugged on Grandma’s hem.

“Yes pet?”

“Too big.”

“It’ll be a nice safe play area for you, Pet.” “No! No room in sleigh for MY presents.”

That’s a Bloody Cat! Story by Kevin A Warren “Woof, woof, woof, hello mum, hello dad. I hate it when you go out and Page 20 The Woodpecker April 2021

leave me behind.

What the hell is that you’re holding?”

“Hello Inky. Stop jumping. Look what we have here. It’s a pretty kitten.

We’ve named her Snow because of her White coloured coat” “Woof, woof, I can see it’s a bloody cat. My first foster home was a cattery, remember? What the hell’s it doing here is the important question of the moment?”

“This cute wee kitty is going to stay

with us from now on, Inky and you had better behave yourself with it, alright?”

“Yeah. See. You better behave yourself dog; there’s a new boss in this house,” growled the kitten from the safety of its elevated position up in Moms arms.

“Huh! So says you cat. But you can’t stay up there forever. You just wait ‘til she puts you down.”

At which point ‘Mom’ did exactly that

and Torty suddenly found that the small black dog with fur softer than hers was a huge presence as he stood over her.

“Go on then, Mutt. Give it your best shot. You have a go at me I’ll roll on my back and rip you open from chest to crotch.”

And she saw the dog swallow hard as she reached up and kissed him on the nose…

“Yuck!” You ever do that again and you’re out of here. Remember the old saying, Torty. There’s more than one way to skin a cat…understand?’ and he turned his back on her and went to jump up on the couch.

“Hmm,” thought Torty. This is going to take a while but, that mutt’s size is no match for my cunning, ha ha ha ha.”

And she went over and jumped up onto the couch and lay down right next to him.

“Ahhh! Look at that, you two are becoming friends already,” sighed ‘Mom’.

Torty turned and kissed his nose again and pulled back just in time to avoid his sharp little teeth as he snapped at her.

“INKY!” You do that again and you’ll be living in your kennel for the next few weeks,” scolded ‘Mom’.

Torty simply smiled at him as he growled deep in his throat. “Get used to it big fella; there’s a new favourite around.” And she kissed him on the ear.

Pegasus Woodend Womens’ Institute

Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute held their March meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, after the business was finished the members here shown how to Crochet.

Most of the members took the

chance to learn and all did a great job.

Four of the members went to Wellington on the 20 March for the National WI Bowls Tournament.

They finished 4th and all had a very nice time.

These are the members that played Lorraine Duncan, Helet Janse van Rensburg and Ngareta Orchard.

We play bowls each year and must win two Tournaments before you can go to Wellington for the finals.

The Tournaments are played in different regions all around New Zealand every year.

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Pegasus parkrun Did you know that walking regularly can lead to increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness, a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke and can also promote stronger bones and improved balance?

The benefits of having a daily stroll

have to be an experienced or quick walker or runner to join us – and nobody ever comes last.

Most people who do parkrun it for the physical, social, and mental benefits it brings. parkruns are weekly community events around the world that take place in parks and open spaces across the weekend.

Attending parkun is motivating because it is free and it is timed, meaning that after each event you receive an email with your results.

Many participants enjoy the incentive of timing their walks or runs as it motivates you to step out and improve your

around the beautiful Lake Pegasus are clear!

And - walking is relatively inexpensive, is an easy to get fit and you can do it almost anywhere.

When you are starting out you don’t have to go far, nor do you have to go fast. Perhaps set yourself a simple, achievable goal, put on a pair of comfortable shoes and step out your front door.

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time.

At Pegasus we have had over 16,000 finishes since our first event in 2016.

The average finish time is around 31 minutes – that includes runners, walker and joggers.

Everyone is very welcome to join us.

There is no catch, and it is not a clique. parkrun is a positive, welcoming, and inclusive experience where there is no time limit, and no one finishes last.

Visit www.parkrun.co.nz/pegasus to understand more about parkrun and how you can join.

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Pegasus Info Page – April 2021 PEGASUS LAKE UPDATE

For those unaware, the Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit reissued a health warning on the 23rd of March after toxic algae was found again in Lake Pegasus.

We understand that the health warnings being issued and removed regularly can be frustrating, but it is necessary to make everyone safe.

As we have previously advised, our PRGI lake sub-committee are in regular communication with lake owners, Templeton Group, who, in conjunction with their lake management consultants, Golder Associates, have been working with ECan, Waimakariri District Council (WDC), other stakeholders and industry experts to identify appropriate measures to try and improve the water quality.

Please visit the news section on our PRGI website www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com for all the lake updates and information.

HELP US SECURE A PURPOSEBUILT COMMUNITY FACILITY FOR PEGASUS Pegasus is growing fast and so is our need for a larger, purpose-built community centre. Although we love our current Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 26 The Woodpecker April 2021

centre, we are hitting capacity and want to be able to offer larger spaces so more providers will come and offer their services to our community.

This year’s LTP includes a proposal for a purpose-built community centre for Pegasus. Council is proposing to set aside up to $1.8 million for land in Pegasus and up to $4.3 million for land in Ravenswood to house community facilities. However, we have found the wording in the Council’s LTP document to be ambiguous, so recommend that residents are clear in their submissions about what they are supporting.

Option A in the LTP proposes that land for a purpose-built community centre in Pegasus is purchased during the 21/22 financial year, with the facility not being built until the 24/25 year. We urge submitters who support having a purposebuilt community facility in Pegasus to make it clear in their submission that they want the Pegasus facility built within the next 3 years (enabling completion no later than June 2024). If we don’t achieve this, the project will flow over into the next LTP review and could then be pushed even further out.

Of course, the LTP is about a whole lot more than just the PCC project and we encourage you to check the Council’s website for more information (which also has a helpful video) and learn about what Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

Pegasus Info Page – April 2021 is proposed in the area and how it will affect you: https://letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/ltp20 21-2031.

We can help you with your submission.

Submissions close on the 12 of April. You are welcome to contact the PCC Team for assistance with your LTP submission via email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or visit the PCC during our volunteer hours: Mon 2-4pm, Wed and Sat 10am– 12 noon.

PEGASUS COMMUNITY WATCH COULD END

The Pegasus Community Watch patrol has been running for 10 years, with volunteers patrolling the Pegasus community in a vehicle on Friday and Saturday nights and at other random times. The purpose of the patrols is to observe and report any suspicious or dangerous activity. The role is nonconfrontational, and our volunteers are rostered on in pairs.

Our current community watch coordinator is stepping down from the role in May. That means we are looking for someone to take over the coordination of the community watch, Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

particularly the roster. This role is vital to enabling the community watch patrol to continue. Without it, we will have to discontinue the service for our community.

Putting the roster together only takes 1 2 hours once every 2 - 3 months (frequency depends on the number of volunteers). It is also advisable to contact those on duty each week by phone/text or email. This is only a 5 - 10-minute job each week.

We would hate to lose this valued community service that helps keep our community safe - but we need your help to continue it.

If would like to know more about what is involved or become a volunteer, please contact John on phone/text 0272642519 or email: johnboy.rhonda@gmail.com.

Note: Do not use these contact details to report crime.

Remember - If you have security concerns or see dangerous or suspicious activity, please contact the police by dialling 111 (threat to life or property) or 105 (after the event). For more information on what to do and when to do it, visit; https://www.police.govt.nz/105info.

SAVE THE DATE The Pegasus Residents’ Group (PRGI) 2021 AGM will take place on Tuesday 25th May at the Pegasus Bay School hall. Please save the date! More details to come.

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PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS There’s been a lot happening at the Pegasus Community Centre (PCC) lately, not the least of which is our drive to secure a new purpose-built community centre for Pegasus.

We currently have 26 active volunteers and an increasing number of visitors to the centre with the most popular reason for visiting being the Community Book Cave. If you haven’t visited the PCC yet, please call in and see what we have to offer.

In the 3 months to 28 February, we had 236 visitors to the centre while our volunteers were on duty. That’s an average of 6.4 per 2 hour session.

UNIVERSITY STUDENT PROJECT

PCC Team member Ronel has secured some Canterbury University students to do an internship at the PCC over the next few weeks. The students will be tasked with organising some activities at the centre and that may include some school holiday activities, so watch out for more detail on that.

NEW TO THE PCC

We are pleased to announce that the Hope Community Trust are now running a

counselling service at the Pegasus Community Centre. This will run each Thursday. Please contact the Hope Community Trust for more information or to book: phone: (03) 928 3066 or email: support@hopecommunity.co.nz

THANK YOU!

Thank you to the Woodend Pegasus Menzshed for carrying out a number of small maintenance tasks at the PCC. Huge thanks to the Woodend-Sefton Community Board for approving a grant of $500 to Ronel’s Community Cuppa. The Community Cuppa has been running one Wednesday each month for 4 years. In the beginning Ronel funded the event out of her own pocket with the Pegasus Residents’ Group later picking up the tab.

Funding has been getting tight, so the boost of $500 from the Community Board assures this very popular event can continue to be provided free to Pegasus residents for at least an additional 6 months.

Join us at the next Community Cuppa on Wednesday 14th April from 10.45am till noon. We especially welcome new residents

.Pegasus Community Centre Open Times – All Welcome Monday 2 – 4pm : Wednesday and Saturday 10am – 12pm For books, jigsaws, Welcome Bags, buckets, bus timetables, loads of pamphlets and information. Our volunteers are here to help.

The PCC is a Waimakariri District Council facility run in association with the Pegasus Community Centre (PCC) Team (a function of PRGI).

To book the PCC: visit https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/leisure-andrecreation/facilities/wdc-halls-and-meeting-venues/ or phone 0800 965 468 To contact the PCC Team: Email pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

GLADSTONE PARK ADVISORY GROUP Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 LIONS CLUB OF PEGASUS President Amanda Smith 027 422 2648 LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND President John Canton 310 8157 Youth Centre Lois Inch 312 7732 LOLLIPOPS PRESCHOOL PEGASUS 943 4935 cm.pegasus@ledu.co.nz lollipopseducare.co.nz/location/pegasus MENZSHED PEGASUS / WOODEND COMMUNITY TRUST Clive Jones 027 245 5770 John Burns 021 347 805 menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com MOTORCYCLE CRUISING GROUP Pete Carrington 021 1911 776 - Pegasus Sharon & Chris Woodruff 021 164 4795 MUSIC AND PLAY Meaghan 027 392 6409 PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Bookings and enquiries contact: Waimakiriri District Council Freephone: 0800 965 468 www.waimakariri.govt.nz PEGASUS MONDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP Christine Johnston 021 179 7330 PEGASUS RESIDENTS GROUP INC prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc. PEGASUS WOODEND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Helen Power 313 5749 Pam Cleeve 03 3138120 / 021 170 9895 RADIO SAILING CLUB Ian McGregor 027 595 9000 Paul Johnson 021 295 2587 Page 30 The Woodpecker April 2021

ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Men’s Group: Andrew 021 073 5730 Women’s Group: Amy 021 234 4253 Hall Hire: Elizabeth 313 4612 THE ASHLEY LODGE Norme Shore - Secretary theashleylodge28@gmail.com http://www.ashley28.net.nz TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI tbwaimakariri@gmail.com 021 0265 4071 waimakariri.timebanks.org TOY LIBRARY rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL 313 2141 tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool www.tuahiwicommunitypreschool 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 Secretary Phil Harris 327 6553 WOODEND BOYS’ CLUB John Harris 313 7832 WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC President Mark Paterson Secretary Andrea Rigby woodend.community.association@gmail. com WOODEND COMMUNITY CENTRE ADVISORY GROUP Chairperson Simon Kong 310 8900 WOODEND COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB President Kevin Taylor 327 8920 Vice President Roger Wedlake 027 588 6062

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

WOODEND CRICKET CLUB Robert Davey 021 762 963 WOODEND FLOWER SHOW President Evelyn Paget 314 9195 Secretary Helen Power 313 5749 Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120 WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB President John Fortster 327 3681 Secretary Lynn Muir 312 2027 WOODEND GARDEN CLUB President Brenda Batchelor 313 9556 Secretary Lynn Oliff 310 0575 Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120 WOODEND GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY & NETBALL President Tony Hurley 312 7311 WOODEND GYM CLUB Simone Templeton 027 514 8363 WOODEND INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Club President Andrew Petrie 022 592 8389 Club Captain Rex Macauley 313 3627 or 021 126 3344 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 President Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365 Secretary Rachael Paterson 021 166 2740 WOODEND PLAY CENTRE Phone: 027 353 2131 Email: woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY Jana Thorn 312 7654 Email: office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz WOODEND RUGBY CLUB

Senior Club Captain, Matthew McLeod 027 722 8011 Junior Club Captain, Michelle Tocker 021 267 1429 WOODEND SEFTON COMMUNITY BOARD Chairperson Shona Powell 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Deputy Chairperson Andrew Thompson WOODEND TENNIS CLUB Jim Bucknell 313 9405 WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Deputy Chief Fire Officer Lew Grant 021 131 1780 Operational Support - Secretary Dave Houlihan 027 566 5582 woodendfire@fireandemergency.nz www.fireandemergency.nz WOODEND / WAIKUKU PLUNKET Clare Hewett 312 2640

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APRIL EVENTS

3rd: Oxford A & P Show 7am – 5pm, Oxford Showgrounds, 26 Bay Road Oxford. The 116th Annual Show will be held on Easter Saturday bringing town and country together to enjoy great hospitality. Featuring the Paddock to Plate Marquee, MotoX 2021 stunt riders, shearing, woodchopping, Highland Dancing and more. Adults $15, Children 15yrs and under free.

4th: Silverstream Easter Egg Hunt 11am Start, Outside Indian Lotus, Silverstream. The great Silverstream Easter Egg Hunt is on! Register your child/children by emailing silverstreamsocialclub@gmail. com (mandatory prior to the event). There are two age groups - 0-5 years and 6-12 years. Sign up now!

10th: Relay for Life North Canterbury 10am – 10pm, Dudley Park, Rangiora.

An inspiring community experience that gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers; remember loved ones lost to cancer; and fight back by raising awareness and funds to support the work of the Cancer Society. Register your team today!

11th: Matilde Loureiro and Jun Bouterey-Ishido 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Chamber Gallery, Rangiora.

Matilde and Jun will be playing a very special concert for our community. Enjoy the intimate setting of the gallery and experience the music of Bach, Mozart and Ravel being performed. FREE event, don’t miss out!

18th: Rangiora Harness Racing Club – Classic Day 12pm - 5pm, Rangiora Racecourse, 312 Lehmans Road, Rangiora.

An action-packed day of harness racing including the $50,000 Rangiora Classic.

Plenty of room to set up a picnic and entertain the whole family.

21st: Breeze Walking Festival – From the Barren Planet to the Green World of Endor 10am Start, 1 Woodend Beach Road at the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust office.

Join one of the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust team on an easy 5km guided walk through a section of Tūhaitara Coastal Park. Come along to enjoy the beauty of the park, see the transformation from cleared back dune to mixed native and exotic forest, and hear about the Trust’s 200 year plan to rehabilitate the lands to an indigenous coastal ecosystem.

10th: Silverstream Outdoor Movie Night 7.30pm – 10.30pm, corner of Footbridge Terrace and Barnard Street, Silverstream Subdivision. The Silverstream Social Club and the Silverstream Sales Office presents The Greatest Showman. BYO snacks, drinks, seats, cushions, beanbags, and blankets - it gets chilly when the sun goes down so be prepared. $2pp or a donation.

11th: Kaiapoi North School Fair 10am – 2pm, Kaiapoi North School - 278 Williams Street, Kaiapoi.

A day filled with stalls, great food, white elephant, school performances, fun rides, games and more. A great FREE family day out!

MARKETS Kaiapoi Farmers Market

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi.

Every Saturday 10am–12pm.

North Canterbury Sunday Market

Rangiora Racecourse.

Every Sunday 9am–2pm.

Ohoka Farmers Market

Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka.

Every Friday 9am–12.30pm.

Oxford Farmers Market Main St, Oxford.

Every Sunday 9am–12pm.

Oxford Craft Market

Oxford Town Hall, Oxford.

First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.

Rangiora Sunday Market

Blake St Carpark, Rangiora.

Every 2nd Sunday, 10am-2pm.

ART EXHIBITIONS Chamber Gallery Rangiora

ANZAC Day Services 2021 Please continue to check all local RSA Facebook pages, websites and Waimakariri District Council for up-todate information on this year’s ANZAC Day services.

Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora.

Art on the Quay

Kaiapoi Library, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi. Point of Convergence by Waimakariri Photographers, until April 22nd.

Arts in Oxford 72 Main Street, Oxford. Henry Turner Heaven Drawings, until May 2nd.

MORE INFO AT: visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events or Kaiapoi i-Site Visitor Information Centre Ph: 03 327 3134 | E: info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz

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Who Found Woody?

Last month we had three entrants who found Woody.

The first one to be received arrived almost instantly after The Woodpecker delivery! That shows committment! A huge well done to Kathleen Cameron, Pegasus.

HEATHER EMERY

KATHLEEN CAMERON The second entrant was Heather Emery from Chinnerys Road, Woodend who tackled technology to send her photo in!

The third entrant was Annette Gardiner from Woodend.

Unfortunately unable to do a selfie of herself pointing to Woody but deserved her photo being shown and name mentioned.

ANNETTE GARDINER A huge well done to all entrants, and I look forward to seeing how many entrants are sent in next time!

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Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club 12 finely tuned young under 14 athletes represented Waikuku Beach

Surf Lifesaving Club recently at Oceans 21, the junior surf lifesaving national

championships at Mount Maunganui.

And they did us SO proud. 36 quarter finals, semi-finals and finals achieved between them in their individual events, and a further four in team events.

Three incredible athletes made it into the finals of their events, however due to Covid the finals day was unable to be run as the country went into Level 2 at 6.00am that day.

All these amazing kids had the best fun, gave it their absolute all and smashed their own personal goals. It was a great week to be a Waikuku clubbie!

Congratulations to all for your fantastic achievements

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2021 Flu vaccine programme starts 14 April 2021, by appointment.

As advised, from 14 - 20 April 2021 for over 65s, 21 – 28 April 2021 for patients with chronic conditions. From 28 April all the population.

Flu clinics will be run during the day and Saturday mornings as per demand.

These can be pre-booked by calling reception.

We would like to remind you that at Level 1, we are still required to have patients sign in at Reception either using the manual tracer or the QR code.

Any patients with respiratory symptoms, should call first and discuss their condition with a nurse.

The nurse will do an assessment over the phone and if you need to be seen at the practice, you may be asked to wait in the car.

If you meet the Ministry of Health criteria, a free COVID swab will be offered at the Centre. The criteria are subject to change.

If you need to see a GP, this will be arranged, and you will be asked to wear a mask. Results of COVID swabs are texted to you as soon as they become available.

If you have a medical emergency or are acutely unwell, please call 111.

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You can book a consultation by calling us or alternatively online via our website and go to “Manage My Health (MMH)”.

You can also use this portal to access lab results and request repeat prescriptions.If you need assistance to register with MMH, please contact our reception team who will be happy to help.

If you have any issues with MMH, contact NZsupport@mmhglobal.com You can download the app from the App store or Google Play, or our website https://www. managemyhealth.co.nz Please note fees for phone consultations are the same as regular consultations.

We run Saturday morning clinics to support the community. These incur a surcharge so they can be sustainable.

After Hours and Weekends, patients present to the After Hours in Madras street. Pegasus Medical Centre Doctors contribute to that roster.

Online Enrolment: New patients can enrol with Pegasus Medical Centre online through our website.

Phone Calls to nurses: Nurses will take your phone call if they are available.

Otherwise, please leave a message and you will be called back in a timely manner.

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Test results can take some time to be available and reviewed by the Doctor.

You will be contacted if further action is needed.

They can be viewed on Manage My Health as well. Thank you for your patience.

Please, arrive on time as your Doctor may not be able to see you if you are late.

If you are not able to make it to your appointment, please cancel the previous day or at least 2 hours prior, so another patient can utilise that time slot. Otherwise, there may be a charge for non-attending.

Appointments are 15 minutes to cover 1 or 2 issues.

If you have more issues, please book 2 appointments.

Mole Checks and Musculoskeletal issues need 2 appointments.

If you have a mole of concern or which has changed, book a single appointment and we will see you within a week.

There might be a wait for routine mole checks due to demand.

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Woodend-Sefton Community Board What’s Been Happening

What do you think about:

At our March meeting we heard from the Pegasus Community Centre Team. With the draft Long-term Plan including provision for land and a community centre in Pegasus it was timely to hear from them what they think is needed and what doesn’t work well with the current centre.

• New community facilities for Pegasus and Ravenswood?

• Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and wider civic area?

• Parking in Rangiora – including a car park building?

These are questions the Waimakariri District Council (WDC) are asking as part of their Draft Long-Term Plan. Nothing has been decided. The proposed rates increase if the draft plan is approved is 3.95% in the first year before moving to 4.2% for the following years.

Feedback closes on 12 April. To have your say you can email or post in a submission form or go online at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk where there is also more information available.

New Tsunami Evacuation Zones Staff presented on the new Tsunami Evacuation Zones. This is really important as the coastal communities of Woodend Beach, Pegasus and Waikuku Beach alongside other coastal areas in the District are directly affected. The Board will support staff in sharing this information across the community, and raising awareness of these new evacuation zones.

Funding Grants - The Board approved two funding grants: - $500 for Ronel’s Community Cuppa, held monthly in Pegasus.

- $207 for the Kaiapoi Art Expo for local advertising.

Extension of Rangiora Woodend Path – this work is now underway and should finish in May. This will extend the existing path along Rangiora Woodend Road from Chinnerys Road to School Road.

Some improvements will be made along School Road to give safe access to the school and the signalised crossing on SH1.

Another Important Consultation

Environment Canterbury Long-Term Plan This is separate from WDC. ECan have proposed two options for consultation: Option 1 - accelerate key projects, including public transport and the Government’s Essential Freshwater package - an average increase of 24.5%.

Option 2 – delay, scale back or not fund some projects, an average increase of 18%.

The Board will be making a submission on the draft proposals. We encourage you to do the same at haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/ltp, where you can also get more information.

Feedback closes on 11 April.

Contact us

More information about the Board, and members contact details are at You’re very welcome to come along to waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/councilour next meeting on Monday 12 April boards-and-committees/woodend-seftonat Pegasus Community Centre, community-board.

Facebook page: starting at 6 pm. @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard

Next meeting

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Woodend Methodist Church

14 March 2021 was a busy day for us all at Woodend Methodist Church. In the morning we celebrated Harvest Festival with a beautiful array of home-made produce, fresh fruit and vegetables which were aptly distributed.

In the afternoon, a good number of people attended the Bing Crosby / Grace Kelly / Frank Sinatra movie “High Society” which was a feast of great music. A request was made for another Sunday afternoon movie.

So, with this in mind – mark your calendar – Sunday 23 May 2021 2pm in the Church Hall “Casablanca” will be shown. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains. A cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.

Easter is upon us already – such a special time of the Christian Year. Our services are: Thursday 1 April 2021 Maundy Thursday (Christian Passover). This is the night before Jesus died. At 7pm at Rangiora Trinity Methodist we are celebrating it, as the disciples and Jesus might have done, with a Passover ‘meal’. For catering purposes please phone the office 313 3448 if you intend joining us. This is a symbolic meal only – there will be food and places will be set. Please have your tea before you come.

Good Friday Service 2 April 2021 will be at Rangiora Trinity Church at 9.30am combined with John Knox

Presbyterian and led by Veitomoni Siufanga.

Easter Sunday 4 April 2021 At 7am there will be a Dawn Service at Woodend Methodist Church.

At 10.30am there will be a Family Communion Service at Rangiora Trinity Church.

Men’s Breakfast – This is for men on the first Tuesday of the month 9am at Trinity Church, King Street, Rangiora.

Come and share breakfast and the good company of other men from the Parish. Please ring Veitomoni for more details on 313 3448 or 027 446 4804.

Monthly movie – Wednesday 7 April 2021 at 1pm. “Hacksaw Ridge” directed by Mel Gibson. It is about a World War II Army Medic Desmond Doss who refused to kill people and became the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honour without firing a shot. Afternoon Tea to follow. Gold Coin donation. Please phone Ruth on 312 2094 if you have any queries.

The 5 May 2021 movie will be “Rocket Man” a 1997 American comic science fiction film.

Sunday 9 May 2021 9am is celebrating Mother’s Day which is always a very special service dedicated to all mothers.

A new group has started meeting in the Woodend Methodist Hall and next meet on Monday 19 April 2021 from 3.30pm to 5pm talking about all matters concerning the Good News.

Everyone invited. Phone Margaret on 313 8413 if you have any queries.

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Cont’d from Page 43 Our minister Veitomoni Siufanga is available at Rangiora Methodist Church, 176 King Street, Rangiora – 313 3448 or rangioramethodist@gmail. com. He is at the Church from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.

If you need to see him on Thursday or Friday, please ring and make an appointment. He is available to provide prayer, support and a welcome for anyone with any needs, or who wants to drop in.

Pegasus Plus

Pegasus Plus is a social group for semi-retired and retired residents of Pegasus and surrounding areas.

Our aim is for people to socialise while enjoying a variety of activities plus enjoying social chat over a cuppa and biscuit. Activities may include Quiz, Bingo & Cards.

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

There is a $2 charge to cover room hire and beverages. Refreshments and a raffle are available at each get together.

For further information contact Kay or David Mills 03 920 0126 or just come along, everyone welcome.

Dates for 2021 28 April; 26 May; 23 June; 28 July; 25 August; 22 September; 27 October; 24 November

Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer Days

Hilton Street on the playing field of Kaiapoi Borough School, by the railway line.

Wednesdays 10am – 12pm and the last Saturday of the month 10am – 11.30pm.

Come and join the Community Garden, a great place to make new friends or to share your love of gardening.

For more information follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ Kaiapoi-Community-Garden contact kaiapoicg@xtra.co.nz; or phone Debbie 027 313 1234

Digital Woodpecker available If you’d rather have a digital copy instead of a delivery, please contact Tyree Woodham 027 902 5611 OR 03 312 2256 or email: totyshshmi@gmail.com Digital Publications available on: www.issuu.com/thewoodpecker4

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Dancewear & Alterations

For all your costume needs, Clothing alterations and Repairs Call Paula 027 627 7212 Check us out on Facebook

SAYGo

SAYGo (Steady as you go) Falls Prevention Exercise Class - 1.30pm Thursdays, Pegasus Community Centre, Pegasus Main St (by the Flat White Cafe).

All Welcome. $2 donation please.

Simple activities, seated and standing, proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength. A fun social group; join us for a cuppa after class!

Can you find Woody Woodpecker!

Mr Woody Woodpecker is ‘hidden’ amongst one of the publication pages.

For fun, search for him and if you find him and are the first to text the Editor with a photo of you pointing to the very page, we will give you a mention in the following month’s publication.

Anzac Service 2021

Woodend’s Anzac Service will take place on Saturday 24 April at 6pm at the Woodend Community Centre with part of the service being conducted outside at the War memorial.

Woodend Lions extends an invitation to our local communities to attend and join in the remembrance service.

Please bring along a wreath or cut flowers as there is an opportunity to participate in the wreath laying ceremony.

Lions Club of Pegasus Town

Fundraising for local community projects as a volunteer.

Support to club activities but having fun and friendship.

New members are very welcome.

Dinner meetings on 4th Wednesday of month (own cost).

For more details contact Brian on 027 958 8888.

NEXT ISSUE MAY 2021

Deadline for advertisements and community articles is 25 April 2021 at 5.00pm at the latest The Woodpecker Digital Issue Available on: www.issuu.com/thewoodpecker4 Email: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz Cell: 021 863 877 Post / Cheques: Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor PO Box 78333, Pegasus 7648 The Woodpecker April 2021 Page 47

Arthritis

Winter is around the corner, damp and cold can affect our pets, especially if they have arthritis.

Being slow to get up, lameness, less energy and a reluctance to climb stairs or jump onto beds, can all indicate arthritis.

At PAWS Vets we believe arthritis can be treated in many ways.

We have a selection of warm jackets, supplements and diets to treat the early signs of arthritis leading on to medications at later stages.

If you suspect arthritis please make an appointment and following examination we will tailor a plan that suits you and your pet.

PAWS VETS CONTACTS:

PHONE: 03 312 2669

EMAIL: pawsvets@gmail.com ADDRESS: 71 Main North Road, Woodend (between vegetable and coffee shops) HOURS: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Wednesdays

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