The Woodpecker - August 2022

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August 2022

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Welcome to the August update of the Woodend Community Association.

A few editions ago we introduced you to a young Woodend lad, Jasper Rosewarne who saw a problem in our community and took the matter into his own hands, contacted the council, and created a solution. As the saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree… this addition, I would like to introduce another member of the Woodend Community Association, his dad, Dan Rosewarne.

Dan joined the association 2 years ago to be a part of the community he had just moved to, to meet new people and be involved in upcoming community projects.

Now you may have heard his name a lot lately, and there is an amazing reason for this.

On the 27 July, Dan will provide his maiden speech and become a member of parliament.

How lucky are we as residents of Woodend to have a voice Cont’d on next page

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Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou It’s hard to believe how fast time is going, how did we get to the 8th month in the year already?

July gave me time to reflect on my four-year journey with The Woodpecker. July 2018 was my first (supported) completion of The Woodpecker, with August 2018 being the very first totally solo one. It made me realise just how far I’ve come in terms of gaining an understanding of magazine layout and use of InDesign software to input the adverts and community contributions. Also how far The Woodpecker has come too.

From a monochrome 28-page greencovered magazine to a 48-page fullcolour vibrant read! And whilst I’m the conduit for the end result, the success of The Woodpecker is first, last and always with all the wonderful readers and contributors who every single month provide what I hear from readers is a “wonderful read”, a “a great rag”, to “I never thought it was this good”, and that’s because of you the reader and contributor. Without everyone’s input the end result would never be what it is.

The Woodpecker proves every single month that it’s a magazine produced by the community for the community, and I for one am truly blessed to be part of this wonderful charity and have enjoyed the four-year journey.

The Woodpecker – ‘produced by the community for the community’ Ngā mihi nui Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor Page 2 The Woodpecker August 2022

Cont’d from front page that can advocate for matters that are of great concern to us.

Dan has been a very valuable member of the Woodend Community Association from his knowledge gained in the 23 years he spent in the New Zealand Defence Force. Including two operational tours to Afghanistan and one tour as part of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands. He has also been involved in serving NZ in many of our recent natural disasters, including NZDFs contribution to the all-of-govt COVID19 response.

When I asked Dan the BIG question on everyone’s mind... traffic problems... and if he felt that his new role may be able to benefit the Woodend community, here was his answer.

“Road safety improvements are important to all of us and I want to be

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a strong advocate for the Woodend by-pass. I would like to see Woodend become an Electric Vehicle charging hub close to our local businesses on the current SH1. It would be great to have Woodend as a place of choice for electric vehicle owners to recharge, grab a coffee, or something to eat, and walk around the shops before they head north or make their way South.

My kids cross the road to get to Woodend school each day and if it wasn’t for Rod (the Woodend school caretaker) keeping a close eye on traffic and the kids as they cross in the morning, I would be worried. Getting onto SH1 during peak traffic is also a concern that we all have. I will do all I can to advocate for road safety improvements any chance I get.

During both my campaigns I want to be accessible. I’m keen to continue that once in parliament. I will be continuing my engagement with the WCA so if anyone wishes to come along to the meetings, it will be great to hear your thoughts on what matters to you. Having an MP that lives local and has their finger on the pulse of the community definitely helps.”

From everyone at the Woodend Community Association, we would like to give you the biggest congratulations Dan, and we really appreciate the fact that you are going to continue to make the time to be a part of the association, given the busy career you have ahead.

Now onto other news.

The Woodend Community Association will have its AGM on the 3 October.

Put the date in your diary if you are interested in attending and more details will be coming in the next

Woodpecker addition.

Also another date to remember is 1 October, the annual Woodend Spring Flower Show and also around this date will be the Children’s Craft Show. More information will follow in the next edition.

If you have any concerns or suggestions for the community and do not know where to start, contact the WCA via email at woodend.community. association@gmail.com or call Mark Paterson 027 534 9112.

Just a reminder that we have a Woodend Food Pantry available to everyone, in the WASP carpark on the main road.

If you have any spare fruit and veggies, baked or tinned not perished goods – this is what the pantry is designed for. Please, no frozen, dairy or chilled products. Also, if you or another family are in need of food, have a look as there are regular drop offs during the week.

We are always looking for households and business memberships to help support our projects and to also offer suggestions on how we can allocate our funds.

You can find the membership forms at www.woodend.co.nz/join-households or www.woodend.co.nz/joinbusinesses And one last big thank you to PAWS Vets for their continual support as our Platinum sponsor.

We would like to thank all the other businesses that have joined with WCA Business Memberships, who provided their support.

Thanks for reading our update and have a great month.

The Woodend Community Association (WCA) team

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Right from the early days of clinic design, our focus has been to create a low-stress environment. We have chosen a quiet location with easily accessible parking and lots of space to give our clients a safe, relaxed visit.

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Woodend-Sefton Community Board Walking and Cycling Network The Board provided feedback to the Council on the draft Walking and Cycling Network Plan which was out for public consultation in June with four requests: • Priority 1 should be given to the cycle/walkway between Woodend/ Ravenswood/Pegasus and Kaiapoi High School. This includes the stretch of SH1 and also the connection through Kaiapoi to join to the Passchendaele Memorial Path, Kaiapoi High School and onto the Christchurch Northern Corridor Cycleway.

• Since 2018 the Board have submitted every year to the Council Long Term and Annual Plans requesting a cycle/walkway between Woodend and the Pegasus/Ravenswood roundabout on SH1. The proposed priority level of 3 should be changed to a priority level 1. This is an extremely busy section of SH1 and is unsafe.

• Priority be given to the walking and cycling path between Kippenberger Avenue in Rangiora and the Mainpower Stadium to allow safe travel for those living in the north-east of Rangiora and those living in the Woodend and Pegasus area to and from the stadium.

• Way Finding signage should be included as part of this project for all existing and planned paths along with consideration for an app which would give access to more in-depth information about the paths and facilities.

Hopefully some groups and residents also provided feedback to the Council at the drop-in sessions or in writing.

The Woodend Safety Improvements, which includes the Pegasus/Ravenswood/ SH1 roundabout, are separate and are a Waka Kotahi – NZTA project and the Board will continue to advocate for progress. As part of this the Board will be writing to NZTA to get an update on progress from them.

Next meeting Monday 8 August starting at 6pm at the Woodend Community Centre. All are welcome. If you want to see what will be discussed check out the Board Facebook page or the agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/minutes-andagendas around the Thursday of the previous week.

Contact us - more information about the Board, and contact details for members is on our Facebook page @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Don’t forget to make sure you are enrolled to vote in the upcoming local body elections Page 6 The Woodpecker August 2022

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Pegasus parkrun

Let’s talk about volunteering in this month’s Woodpecker update!

Believe it or not, parkrun is not just about walking, running, and jogging.

Volunteering is a huge part of what we do, we could not do parkrun without volunteers.

Pegasus parkrun has been a part of the fabric of the community in Pegasus Town since the first event was held in June 2016. Since then, over 2,400 participants have completed over 19,500 parkruns covering a total distance of at least 97,700 km around Lake Pegasus, including over 2,700 new Personal Bests. A total of 249 individuals have volunteered. What an awesome community we have here in North Canterbury!

There are several things happening in the world around us now, and it’s important to be a part of an active and supportive community. parkruns community of generous volunteers is a perfect example of how donating one hour of your time each week can benefit so many.

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1,395 kilometers around Lake Pegasus!

Volunteering at parkrun is an opportunity to get outside, make new friends, have fun, learn new skills and to be a valuable part of your local community. parkruns are community events delivered every weekend by volunteers.

Anyone and everyone can be a volunteer. You need no prior experience, and you can volunteer regularly, or just occasionally.

You don’t need to be a walker, jogger or runner to help – but we can promise that you will have heaps of fun and

feel very fulfilled afterwards. It is very motivating when you donate your time to help others to achieve their goals.

You can even include your parkrun volunteering work on your resume!

We provide lots of help, support, and help. All the roles are explained to you on the day, it’s super easy, fun and rewarding. If you might be interested in helping out, then: Check out ‘Pegasus parkrun’ on Facebook. We post volunteer pleas on a weekly basis.

Chat with a volunteer at parkrun. We can help you out on the spot.

Send us an email to pegasus@parkrun. com If you have signed up to parkrun - sign up to receive volunteer emails on your profile.

That’s it for this month’s update – thanks for supporting us to be a part of your awesome community!

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WEBSITE – Our website www.pegasusmedicalcentre.co.nz is updated regularly, please take a few mins to check out our news and new staff profiles.

FLU VACCINES we are still offering flu vaccines, we have had a great uptake to date. Please call us for an appointment with the nurse. More information can be found on our website regarding eligibility for subsidised vaccine. If not subsidised the cost is $35.

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LANGUAGES - we pride ourselves on being multi-international with some staff speaking and understanding many languages. Sign Language, Māori, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Afrikaans, Sinhala, Dutch.

KEEPING US ALL WELL- As there are such high rates of illness in the community at the moment, it is important to us that we keep our waiting room as infection-free as possible. We do require anyone coming into the practice to wear a mask and when sitting in the reception area, please socially isolate. For peace of mind, you may wish to wait in your vehicle – that is absolutely fine. Please just call us on your arrival with your details of vehicle.

We continue to red and green stream – again this is for your protection, as well as our staff. This means you may be required to be seen differently i.e. in vehicle, in outside or inside treatment rooms.

PHONE CONSULTATIONS - We would remind you that telephone consultations are absolutely appropriate for many health concerns and is the safest approach during these times. Please speak to our receptionist if you require a phone consult.

FEEDBACK - We are grateful for the many kind and supportive messages we receive from you – those words of appreciation are shared amongst the team and most definitely make a challenging day more rewarding. Take care, stay well and keep warm.

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

If you have an urgent /acute condition, do not use Manage My Health, call us to speak to a nurse.

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

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Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon Statement – Election 2022 Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is seeking re-election for a second term in the October local body elections.

Mayor Dan Gordon says he enjoys his role, particularly working closely with the local Waimakariri community and representing their views at a local, regional, and national level.

There are many issues to focus on over the coming years, including

the ongoing impact of COVID-19, managing development and growth in Waimakariri, the Government’s reform programme especially the Three Waters, and managing climate change and its effects on our District.

This requires steady, knowledgeable leadership and experienced Council management to ensure the best outcomes for our community.

Dan is approachable and inclusive in his leadership style and enjoys interacting with people of all ages.

An example of this is the ‘Drop In’ sessions which have been held across the District for anyone who wants the opportunity to share their views. He is readily available to listen to everyone and responds quickly to concerns.

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District has provided consistent and steady leadership during the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic and its ongoing effects.

Dan is also Deputy Chair of ‘Communities 4 Local Democracy’; a group of 31 district and city councils throughout New Zealand who are opposed to the Three Waters Reform and are committed working towards better outcomes to this reform. A survey was sent to Waimakariri residents to gauge their views on the reform which showed overwhelming opposition of 95% from the community. Seeking community views and then acting on their behalf illustrates the Council’s strong belief in advocating for Waimakariri residents.

As keen supporters of local healthcare, Dan and the Council have been strong advocates for after-hours urgent care to be established at the Rangiora Health Hub, and the reopening and retention of services at Oxford Hospital. Access to quality heathcare is important to our communities.

A vibrant business community is key in a growing district such as Waimakariri. The Council, together with its economic development agency Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC), continues to be a strong advocate for attracting and retaining business.

Looking ahead, Dan will focus on delivering the objectives of the Waimakariri District Council’s longterm plan, creating a balance between prudent and realistic costs for ratepayers, and the need to continue to maintain our infrastructure to provide the best services for our growing district.

“The community is at the centre of everything we do at the Council. It is a privilege to be your Mayor and I hope to continue in this role.”

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Pegasus Bay School

How quickly is this year going?

It never ceases to amaze me how much our kaiako and tamariki are able to fit into such a relatively short space of time!

Matariki This year Matariki was celebrated over a week at our kura. There were various events throughout the week, culminating in our community celebrations in the evening of Thursday 23 June. The theme for 2022 was Mahinga Kai and all of our Active Learning Spaces shared their work for this. There was tea to try made from native plants, soap carvings (soap generously donated by Ravenswood New World), raps to listen to and lots of other interesting things to look at and do. We had a great turn out from our community and lots of positive feedback from the night.

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breaks and PE time, as well as Mr Henderson’s sports academy after school.

Apple Distinguished School Once again, we have been awarded this title and it is because of the hard work and the commitment shown by our staff under the leadership of Mrs Rachel Kelly. Rachel Kelly and Dan Perriam were invited to deliver a presentation at the recent Apple Conference to representatives from NZ and Australia. We were the only NZ school asked to present so this was a huge honour, and it is awesome to see the mahi done by our staff recognised in this way.

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also used over the weekend. We would like to thank and acknowledge Menz Shed Woodend / Pegasus for the help they have given us with our equipment and their willingness to assist us with some of our learning projects that require some sort of building.

Resilience Although the year started with few disruptions, Covid and general sickness really tested the staff and tamariki at our kura. Despite this, learning continued and flexibility was shown by all to ensure there was as little disruption as possible.

We have an amazing pool of guest teachers who understand our Values and Dispositions and just slot into wherever we need them to.

Celebrations As a kura we decided to have Celebration Assemblies (prize giving) at the end of each term rather than just at the end of the year. This is because we have so much to celebrate that we want children to be recognised for achievement as much as possible and having an end of term Celebration enables us to do this. Children are celebrated for demonstrating our Values and Dispositions, for sports achievements and any other curricular achievements throughout each term.

I am looking forward to another busy term full of opportunities for our tamariki. Our staff were at school planning last week and it looks very exciting! The overarching concept is ‘Storytelling’ using the Social Sciences Curriculum. I can’t wait to see glimpses of this in our Whanau Hui each Monday.

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RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA AUGUST GUEST SPEAKER We are delighted to have Pegasus resident and legal executive, Rachel Emmitt and her colleague, Solicitor Brett Kilbride from Corcoran French as our guest speakers at the August Community Cuppa. Brett and Rachel will give a brief pesentation about wills and power of attorney documents, something that is important to all of us.

CELEBRATORY CUPPA ENJOYED BY ALL Guests at the July Cuppa joined in the celebration of 5 years of Ronel’s Community Cuppa. The Pegasus Brownies group made lovely decortions for the occasion and Mayor Dan Gordon came along to cut the cake with Cuppa host and organiser Ronel Stephens (see photo). Our thanks to the many people who help make this event such a success.

Special thanks to Andy, Jess and the team at The GoodHome Pegasus for the donation of vouchers for the lucky draw and also for the voucher which was presented to Ronel along with a bunch of flowers. It is estimated that Ronel has baked 50 cakes for the Community Cuppa event in the 5 years!

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST A new charitable trust has been formed covering the Woodend, Pegasus and Waikuku areas. The Waiora Links Community Trust will be the new organiser of Ronel’s Community Cuppa. This will give the Community Cuppa better sustainability and funding opportunities. For those attending the Cuppa, nothing will change; same venue, same faces, same format. We look forward to sharing more about the Waiora Links Community Trust with you in next month’s edition of The Woodpecker.

Ronel’s Community Cuppa for Pegasus Residents 10.00am, Wednesday 10th August Pegasus Community Centre, 8 Tahuna St, near Flat White Café

Please note new time and day!

Great Food – Great Fun – Great Information – Great to See You! Free of Charge and All Pegasus Residents Welcome!

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WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 8 Eders Road - Woodend

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS TRAINING - WHAT IMAGES COME TO MIND? Long rows of desks in a classroom situation, or pouring over pages of books for long hours well into the night…..

Hi, my name is Justin and I’m a Senior Firefighter at the Woodend Volunteer Fire Station.

I’m also part of the training team who are responsible for maintaining and developing the Brigades’ skills.

We also prepare new recruits and existing members for various external courses, of which there are many.

For two hours every Monday night we train in a way that is both fun and productive.. Our approach is centred around hands-on interaction, the challenge is always striking a fine balance between the theory and practical ,constantly learning from our experiences, developing skills and techniques to better prepare us for the future. In an emergency situation we will then know what to do and if there’s any uncertainty we can refer back to our training.

Justin (to the Right)

Justin ( 1st from the Right)

I can honestly say the quality of training I’ve received from Fire and Emergency has been the best I’ve ever had I’m proud to be part of the team that continue to deliver to such a high standard .

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Mayor Dan Gordon Update

We have certainly had a bout of wild weather in our District recently.

Flooding and then high winds causing power outages and water conservation being required were just some of the issues affecting parts of our District. I want to thank everyone who contacted Council’s Customer Services to lodge service requests and update us on their situation. Please remember you can also report issues throughout the day quickly and easily via Council’s website: www. waimakariri. govt.nz/have-a-say/report-an-issue or on the Facebook page.

We had contractors on the ground clearing trees, and Council’s Civil Defence team were on hand. It is always a busy time for Council staff and contractors in weather emergencies, but we are here to help so please keep us updated.

We also keep our District updated via our Facebook page and website with new information as it comes to hand.

There’s still a lot of winter to come so whether it is a weather event like we’ve experienced recently or heavy frosts and icy roads, please take care and look after each other.

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Developments Limited that proposes to urbanise part of Ohoka with up to 850 new households.

While Council is certainly not against developments, we work very hard to ensure our District Plan caters to the future needs of everyone in Waimakariri and that it upholds the unique character of our District.

That is why we cannot take lightly any changes to the Plan.

In this case, we don’t feel the proposed Private Plan Change is in keeping with our vision as outlined in the Proposed District Plan or Rural Residential Development Strategy, so we have decided to submit against it.

The full details of our opposition will be made public on the Council agenda ahead of the 2 August Council meeting.

My weekends are spent out and about at community events, which I do enjoy, but I’m also happy when I can get to spend some time on the side line watching local sport. Recently I caught the Woodend v Oxford game at Gladstone Park and thoroughly enjoyed it. Congratulations to the Woodend Div1 side who played well.

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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury Big Brothers Big Sisters recently welcomed new match Dan and Duncan to our North Canterbury whānau!

Thanks to generous funding received from our friends at the Community Organisation Grants Scheme, we will continue to support our community’s most vulnerable tamariki through the journey of life, providing them with a positive role model to look up to and a friend to spend weekly, one-on-one time with.

There are many ways you too can

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Update from Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Kia ora koutou from the rangers! Next time you are biking or walking through the park, look out for our informative kōwaro signs located at the northern and southern ends of the park. Kōwaro (Canterbury mudfish) are critically

threatened endemic fish. therefore, our translocation project in partnership with the University of Canterbury is important to improve their populations and genetic diversity. The humble little fish currently reside in some of our biota-nodes, including some of the older biota-nodes maintained by school groups.

Along Pines Beach wetland, the team has been busy removing and suppressing woody weeds such as pine and broom to uncover hidden biotanodes which haven’t been planted with native species yet. We have planted species such as harakeke, carex secta, tī kōuka, seven finger, five finger and māpou. Surrounding pine will be useful for sheltering frost sensitive plants established in the future such as makomako wineberry. The biotanode already has duckweed covering the pond and raupo which were likely transferred by birds.

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Our rangers collected rubbish from down near the Waimakariri River mouth in their most recent beach run.

This included a car bumper, car seat, a tyre and other car parts. The rest of the beach is looking fantastic including our dune restoration plantings from last year. Recently, the park has been feeling the wrath of winter with morning frosts and heavy rain. At Pines Beach wetland, the team used a mini digger for trail maintenance and repair for flooded areas to divert water from the trails. Although some of the trails were flooded, the rain is important for groundwater recharge and therefore the wetlands and recent plantings have been appreciative.

We have had to say haere rā to our education ranger Adele who has moved to another job which she will continue to do great things within.

She has been a fantastic member

control on new biota-node Picture 2 – Pine removal and planting of native species Picture 3 – Flooding of Daisy node in the Pa Harakeke Picture 4 – Trail maintenance against flooding

of the team who has held the vital role of instilling a passion for nature, conservation, cultural knowledge, and science into our children through

school group planting, surveying, videomaking, and teaching. We, as the rangers, were glad to have spent time working with her.

Upcoming planting days are: Kaitiritiri Ridge, Pegasus. Friday 22 July 10am Tūtaepatu Trail, Transect. Sunday 31 July 10am To find out more about the coastal park and our work visit: www. tuhaitarapark.org.nz; or, Facebook Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park; and Instagram tuhaitara.coastal.park.

Picture 1 – Woody weed removal and

Can you find Mr Woody Woodpecker!

Mr Woody Woodpecker is hidden amongst one of The Woodpecker pages.

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Lions National Youth Camp Taranaki

Lions Sponsor Clubs members Brian & Anne Attenborough (Woodend Pegasus) & Maureen Hampton (President Rangiora) with campers Blake (Selwyn Lions), Gabriel & LIam who attend Woodend School departing Christchurch Airport early this morning

PHILIP REDMOND COUNCILLOR QSM

for Kaiapoi Woodend Ward

(10 July) to start the National Youth.

Camp Taranaki 2022.

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“Serving the community” Authorised by Philip Redmond 3276374

Are you a Dobbyn?

Or more of a Da Vinci?

No matter who you are, your creative project may be eligible for funding.  waimakariri.govt.nz/creative The second round of applications will close on Monday 29 August 2022.

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Seiko-Kai Dojo in Kaiapoi

Seiko-Kai Dojo in Kaiapoi recently held a training course for Injury Prevention and Management which was attended by kids from our community.

Training looked a little different this week at the Academy of SeikoKai Karate, as members aged five plus, gathered to attend an innovative Interactive Leadership Course which focusses upon Injury Prevention & Management and how to administer basic First Aid for common Karate injuries.

Speaking about the course Club Sensei, Kev Merriman said; “The course is designed to get students thinking about safety in all our training elements.

Whilst Karate is a contact sport, our more common injuries come from intense energy drills requiring explosive movements such as sparring, kicking, punching and throwing. So, students learn the importance of warming up, stretching and strength exercises prior to practicing Karate.

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techniques properly is crucial to avoiding injury often associated with poor technique”.

He added, “Injury prevention and management should be an important part of every physical activity, because it not only helps you achieve your training goals but also keeps you healthy and safe”.

(Paramedic) Bev Archer a mum to blue belt Charlie Archer (aged 6), demonstrated how to deal with the more common injuries from Karate training. She said, “It was rewarding to see some real inventive solutions to scenario-based activities”.

By the end of the course, the students had the confidence to recognise and treat various medical emergencies and also a better understanding of how to prevent injuries by applying some of the ideas from the course.

Kev Merriman Photos: Mathew, Thomas and Holly – practicing injury management & Injury prevention group shot

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FIBRE IN PEGASUS UPDATE Currently, fibre is only available at the Pegasus Bay School and the newest subdivisions on the northeast corner of Pegasus from Tiritiri Moana Drive (areas 12 and 13).

The PRGI have started discussions with Enable to determine the options for installing fibre throughout Pegasus.

Unfortunately, Pegasus falls outside the criteria for government funding because the current Vodafone HFC network exceeds the government criteria of targeting areas with a speed under 20MB per second.

In addition, because Pegasus is a deadend route there are no 'through' benefits of installing fibre. It is estimated that it will cost $4-5 million to install fibre in Pegasus. This makes the commercial model for fibre more difficult, but it may still be possible to succeed if we get a high fibre take-up rate and are prepared to pay an installation fee.

Bearing the above in mind the PRGI is looking at the areas of greatest need. As a first priority, we are targeting the main town centre to enable fibre delivery to the medical centre and key businesses.

Enable has agreed to investigate the current fibre capacity to the Pegasus Bay School and how much work/cost is required to expand it and install fibre into the main town centre.

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This will also give us a better understanding of the cost of installing fibre into the rest of Pegasus.

Once these costs are established, we will organise a meeting with residents to get their feedback on the proposed courses of action and funding options.

Lastly, while many areas in Pegasus receive satisfactory service through the Vodafone network, we are aware that there are some pockets that experience unreliable service. We are in the process of putting together a survey so residents can provide their thoughts and feedback on fibre in Pegasus and any current issues they experience. Keep an eye out for this in the coming weeks.

CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE

After a few years of not being able to hold the Pegasus Christmas by the Lake event due to COVID, we are delighted to advise that we are full steam ahead for this year and have set the date for: SUNDAY 04 DECEMBER, 1.00PM - 3.00PM. Please note this date in your calendar - we have lots of fun planned and we can advise that Santa will definitely be there!

We will provide more information soon.

YOUTH INITIATIVES

Our PRGI Committee is keen to deliver more initiatives and activities in Pegasus to engage and support our youth. We are looking for someone who is keen to get Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

involved and help us. It can be a youth representative (aged 15 upward), or someone who has worked/is working with youth. You don’t have to become a committee member, just come along to our meetings and be a ‘Youth Champion’ and help plan and implement initiatives with our committee. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you - please reach out to our secretary: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com.

Trust which was well enjoyed by participants. Thank you so much to the Tuahiwi Marae representatives for making time to come and visit our community and share their knowledge. And special thanks to Greg for all his help.

MATARIKI EVENTS – THANK YOU

USE & BOOK OUR COMMUNITY CENTRE! Our community centre is here to use! We have rooms available for multiple uses - for meetings, to provide a community service, a hobby group, an event or a birthday party.

Matariki Morning Tea For Pegasus Seniors/Kaumatua with Pegasus Bay School. The first special Matariki Morning Tea Event for our Pegasus Seniors/Kaumātua's at Pegasus Bay School took place on Thursday 23rd June.

It was fantastic to bring together our older residents with our younger ones to share Matariki. Thank you to the team at Pegasus Bay School for letting us be involved in your celebrations, we know the attendees enjoyed it.

Pegasus Community Matakriki Talk and Wetlands Walk It was fantastic to have representatives from Tuahiwi Marae attend our Community Matariki event on the evening of Friday 24 June. They gave a very informative talk about Matariki and what it means for local Maori and their Marae.

This talk was followed by a special evening walk around the wetlands with Greg Byrnes from Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS

Check out the rooms available for hire on our website:

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Note: All bookings are made with the Waimakariri District Council which you can access from our website.

OUR WEEKLY OPENING TIMES Monday's 2 - 4pm, Wednesday's and Saturday's 10.00am - 12noon.

JP SERVICES AT THE CENTRE The next JP sessions are on Saturday 06 and 20th August from 10.30–11.30am. No appointment necessary.

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AUGUST 2022 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS 7

GREAT OXFORD GARAGE SALE TRAIL

18 ANNA MAKSYMOVA IN CONCERT 19 GOOD OLD FASHIONED KITCHEN PARTY EVENT INFORMATION All events are subject to Government rules under the current Covid-19 Alert level.

Please check our website for updates on event changes or cancellations.

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OPTIONS FOR A FIERY FUTURE

16 INDIGENOUS DRYLAND: BEYOND BIODIVERSITY 30 NATURE ACROSS URBAN AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS

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MARKETS KAIAPOI FARMERS MARKET Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi.

Every Saturday, 10am–12pm

OHOKA FARMERS MARKET

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Every Friday, 9am–12.30pm

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Every Sunday, 9am–12pm

OXFORD CRAFT MARKET

Oxford Town Hall, Oxford.

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

RANGIORA WELCOME MARKET Hope Centre - 111 East Belt, Rangiora.

Every Thursday, 3pm-7pm

RANGIORA CHURCH STREET MARKET

St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora.

First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm

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A Thoughtful Teenager A True Story as told by Anastasia Marambos

Juanita read the last word of the last page of the last chapter. She shut the book slowly, turned it over, and stroked the cover lovingly. She sat quietly for a few moments and thought about what she’d just read.

The book was the autobiography of St Therese of Lisieux, a French Carmelite who lived and died in the late 1800s.

It wasn’t the type of book that every teenager was wild about, and Juanita’s younger sister Rebecca could not understand why Juanita liked it so much. But it deeply impacted Juanita.

At school, the other girls considered Juanita to be a bit of a ‘saint’. They admired her attentiveness during Church and her knowledge of the Catechism but couldn’t understand why she never complained about her schoolwork, or why she refused candy, and spent so much time in silent prayer. Juanita wasn’t really a ‘headin-the-clouds’ type person - she was sporty, and she loved to have fun.

Juanita surprised many when she picked a career, but those who knew her well only smiled knowingly. Juanita wanted to enter Carmel. She wanted to serve God in secret, to do good unnoticed. Some shook their heads, and said, “you can’t do that. It’s a waste of your life. You will not help anybody.”

Such comments filled Juanita with sadness. She knew that unnoticed people can do good. She knew that unnoticed people sometimes change more lives than famous people. She entered Carmel in 1918, at age 18, and

took the name, Sister Teresa of Jesus.

Unfortunately, her health had never been good, and so she died from typhus at the age of nineteen. Yet she changed more lives than any of her friends expected. She helped her brother in his search for truth. Her sister, her cousin, and many others, were inspired by her example. She helped many who were living in poverty, especially a child who she called, ‘Juanito’. Many more said that she helped them by her example, or by her prayers. All the time she had spent learning to treat others with great kindness, all her effort to studiously master subjects she didn’t enjoy, paid off. The first person from Chile to be canonised, she is admired and imitated to this day, by young and old people alike, for her fortitude, bravery, gentleness, wisdom, and piety.

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This Month with Harry

Last month we had got as far as Sweden. We had several days based in Stockholm taking in the sights and surrounds. We even found another beach where everyone went topless and as the weather was hot there was plenty to see. Another interesting visit was to the “Wasa”, an old sailing ship they pulled up out of the mud in Stockholm harbour.

From Sweden we set sail back to England via Denmark and North Germany. We entered Holland by way of the great dyke keeping the North Sea out of the Zuider Zee. One could only marvel at the piece of engineering. I liked Holland with its clean towns and intensive farming.

In Amsterdam we did the usual such as Anne Frank and a canal trip. By contrast next door, Belgium didn’t seem to worry about keeping the place as clean. However, we discovered another brewery in a large monastery run by the resident monks. It was a no talk to each other outfit. They brewed a very nice drop of considerable alcohol content and served a traditional lunch all free!!We even had thoughts of joining. We did the sights of Brussels including that famous statue Manniken Pis. On our return to England, we sold Veronica Viva and got Mary Minor out of storage. The Vauxhall had done us proud not missing a beat except for the time she was fed some dodgy communist petrol. No punctures, burnt very little oil and was reasonably easy on fuel for several thousand miles.

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of a middle seat with a couple of cushions and a blanket. It was a fairly tight squeeze although not that uncomfortable. However, it meant the person in charge of the steering wheel couldn’t reach the gear stick so this area became the domain of the middle man. The driver would call for a gear and it was up to the middle man to respond. We worked a roster of an hour in each position i.e., after 60 minutes the driver moved to the far left while all others moved one space to the right. After a few towns and hills, it was quite amazing how well the system worked.

During the two years we were working based in Aylesbury we managed to see most of southern England. So, it was off to the north to the land of bagpipes and whisky. On thew fine days we pitched the tent and though few and far between, we booked into a B & B on the not so good ones. We spent a bit of time exploring Scotland taking in Culloden, Loch Ness, Glencoe and a couple of distilleries. At Stranraer we put Mary Minor on a ferry and crossed to Northern Ireland. First up we spent a bit of time among my rellies saying good bye etc etc. At that time my grandad still had four siblings left who were all pretty ancient. Saying good bye when you know you may never see them again is pretty hard.

We crossed the border into Donegal and made our way along the Atlantic coast. As Irish weather can be a bit different, we decided to use B&Bs all the way. At that time Eire was a pretty poor country and accommodation was reasonably cheap. A night’s stay, including a hearty breakfast, averaged about 22- 25 shillings ($2.20 to $2.50).

One memorable stay was at a house

in the wilds of Connemara. It was getting late when we spied a B&B sign at the end of a fairly long lane thatched house. The door was opened by a youngish woman accompanied by a herd of children. There were nine of them, all the bare minimum age apart. A good Roman Catholic family.

Yes, she could put us up but could we give her an hour to get organised. She gave us directions to the local pub and said she would send hubby to get us.

At the pub we had an excellent meal and settled down to a few of Ireland’s national drink because it’s good for you. All the posters said Guinness good for you. The husband, Michael, arrived and introduced himself. As well as owning a small farm he worked on a nearby estate. He was thirsty and accepted our offer of a drink. A good guy he accepted a few more of our offers!! At about 10pm he suggested we had better get back as Mary would have supper ready. Mary’s supper was the sort you have to use a knife and fork for. It was huge!! So was the breakfast next morning. The children were a delight and we were challenged to games of snap, happy families and snakes and ladders. We distributed plastic tikis and showed them how to do a traditional Woodend haka. As we were leaving, we went to square up with Mary. Would 17/6 ($1.75 be alright says she. Oh, come on girl it must be more than that says we. The supper was worth more. In the end she reluctantly took a pound ($20) each.

We got around the problem by giving the children 10 bob ($1) each. When we said good bye, two of the wee ones burst into tears as they might not see us again. To top it off Mary produced

three paper bags with a cut lunch in each. (When I went back 10 years later the family had moved on).

The weather for Ireland proved pretty good as we circumnavigated her visiting several castles such as Bunratty and Blarney. We watched the sun go down on Galway Bay, looked for the Rose of Tralee, went to Dan Murphy’s bar in Sneem and sat on the stone outside, and stayed a night in Castlemaine where the wild colonial boy was born. All good cultural stuff!

We spent a bit of time in Dublin where we visited the Guinness brewery 3 days running. In those days they gave a free pint at the end of the tour. We soon found the secret was to sit at a table of women. Girls don’t like Guinness.

After 3 days we knew as much about the place as the guide who indicated several times, he would be pleased to see the back of us. We returned to Stranraer and motored south through the Lake District, Wales, Lands End and back to Aylesbury.

By this time, Errol and I had been away 2 ½ years and it was time to head towards home. As it was the days before long haul, we had the option of several stops on the way to Sydney where we intended to stay awhile. First stop was Athens where we arrived 2 days after a coup and the army was in charge. While we were able to see the sights, gatherings of more than 2 people were quickly broken up.

One also had to watch being run over by a tank. The city was full of them clattering up and down the cobbled streets day and night. After a stopover in Delhi and a week in Hong Kong we arrived in Sydney.

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

GLADSTONE PARK ADVISORY GROUP Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 Kaiapoi & Pegasus Croquet Club Captain: Adrienne Lamb 921 2895

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 MUSIC AND PLAY Meaghan 027 392 6409 NORTH CANTERBURY WOODCRAFT CLUB Merv Laws 021 237 7105 David Crawford 027 341 0246 Pegasus Brownies pegasusbrownies@gmail.com PEGASUS BROWNIES pegasusbrownies@gmail.com PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Bookings and enquiries contact: Waimakiriri District Council Freephone: 0800 965 468 www.waimakariri.govt.nz PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE TEAM Email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com 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 RANGIORA BRIDGE CLUB www.rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz rangiorabridge@xtra.co.nz 03-3137941

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RADIO SAILING CLUB Ian McGregor 027 595 9000 Paul Johnson 021 295 2587 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 THE LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND-PEGASUS President John Canton 310 8157 Secretary Anne Attenborough 313 6124 Youth Centre Brian Attenborough 313 6124 TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI Email: tbwaimakariri@gmail.com 021 0265 4071 Website: waimakariri.timebanks.org Facebook: facebook.com/ timebankwaimakariri TOY LIBRARY rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL 313 2141 tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/tuahiwi. 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 Gill Beale 310 6612 Secretary Sheryl Atkins 021 225 5778 WOODEND BOYS’ CLUB John Harris 313 7832 WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC President Mark Paterson Secretary Kris Stacey kris@stacey.kiwi.nz WOODEND FLOWER SHOW President Shirley Wheeler 03 327 3414 Secretary Helen Power 313 5749 Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120

COMMUNITY CONTACTS WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB President John Fortster 327 3681 Secretary Jo Reid 03 310 6164 WOODEND GARDEN CLUB President Helen Power 03 313 5749 Secretary Chris Sutherland 0274 555 708 Treasurer Glenis Everts 03 930 8240 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 woodend.cricket@gmail.com WOODEND METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Darryn Hickling 022 675 7391 minister.rangioramethodist@gmail.com WOODEND NETBALL CLUB President Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365 Secretary Vicki Attrill 021 244 1881 Woodendnetballclub@gmail.com WOODEND PLAY CENTRE 027 353 2131 woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY Jen Hall 312 7654 office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz

WOODEND RUGBY CLUB Senior Club Captain,Nick Boyd 027 296 5511 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 SENIOR CRICKET CLUB Robert Davey 021 762 963 WOODEND TENNIS CLUB Jim Bucknell 313 9405 WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Chief Fire Officer Lew Grant 021 1311 780 lewsandra@xtra.co.nz www.fireandemergency.nz WOODEND / WAIKUKU PLUNKET Clare Hewett 312 2640

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Pegasus in Winter by Robert Nimmo

(Of vanishing ducks in temperatures low and Pegasus peeps some readers will know.)

When Winter’s hoary fingers stretch Betwixt our toes and down our necks And sleety rain our faces scour Or blasts of wind turn best moods sour, Tis time to do what a good neighbour does: Help your friends get a wintry buzz.

And you’ll find lots of joy in Pegasus Town, (We don’t have a circus though we’ve got the odd clown.)

But if you’re bedevilled by a sniffle or sneeze Slip down to Marvin’s where the garden’s a frieze.

Though blooms may be rare and his bowers threadbare, His ganders still waddle ‘long pathways and edges, Cresting the fountains and breasting the hedges; Modelled in porcelain, terracotta and plastic, Their antics and colours are simply fantastic.

And what with the garden across from the school Pupils homebound find those ducks pretty cool.

Thus, Marvin would stand at his gate, raw and proud, Chuffed that his “babies” could draw such a crowd.

But this was before that abominable day When his quackers apparently all flew away.

He discovered the caper while out for his paper; Where those ducks should have been well they weren’t!

Poor Marvin was stricken, in fact, he felt ill, (Twas good he weren’t violent, or he’d have set out to kill.)

But those beds were deserted, every gander had gone, Even his favourite…a little white swan!

Believe me life sucks when a bloke’s lost his ducks And Marvin was pretty forlorn.

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At around about eight the p’lice knocked the gate And they inspected the crime scene at length; But like nurses and teachers they are overworked creatures And nowhere near up to full strength.

What with burglars and scammers and Internet jammers They’re forced to prioritise crime; For mini-disruptions: ducknaps or ab-ducktions, Well they simply do not have the time.

It didn’t take long for the Pegasus gong To fire up the Pegasus drum; For Harry the gardener passed the news to Dianna, The popular dog walker’s mum.

She whispered to Daisy then promptly phoned Maisie Who stuck it on Facebook (cos that’s what one does) Here the Mouth of the Lake only needed one take Before adding his fuel to the buzz.

Then Molly MacGinkle who lived ‘cross the way And was famous for all of the wobblies she’d spray, With her Jane Austen haircut turned unwisely grey, On the matter of ducks had quackadoodles to say.

Thus, Mei Lee and Jewel had barely left school To be hit by this raging know-ball; The pitter and patter of neighbourhood chatter Showed most peeps knew nothing at all.

“Time to get stoked, before we get moked!”

“I’ll text round each cuz,” said Jewel with a whuz.

“And Pops’ll buy Marvin some blossoms.”

“Such awful neglecting calls for awesome detecting, It’s a case for the Pegasus Possums!”

Led by Jewel and Mei Lee the P.Ps were dope, No matter the challenge, these gun guys could cope: Cont’d on next page

Ministry of Social Our office is Development. Details open between are to be confirmed 9.30am and however we hope 3.30pm Monday this drop-in clinic will to Friday until NORTH CANTERBURY be up and running by further notice. mid-August. Please At CAB North Canterbury, in addition check our Facebook and Neighbourly to our face-to-face, phone and email pages for updates or phone us for services, we are proud to offer clinics more information. for clients. They are all free and If you or someone you know needs confidential. information, advice or support, please Legal Clinic: Our fortnightly legal clinic don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. is for a 10-minute period and is by We’re here to help. All our services are appointment only. The lawyer will help free and confidential, and no question with information but do no other work is too big or too small. for the client, such as writing a letter or making a phone call on their behalf. You can find us at 209 High Street, Seven legal firms make a staff member Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222 or send us available for this clinic on a rostered basis over the year and we are grateful an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz. for their ongoing and long-standing Pegasus in Winter - Cont’d support. At present, this clinic is being Take Pockets who’d plenty and not one was empty conducted by phone.

Of marvellous things like wingdings and Budgeting Drop-In Clinic: This strings fortnightly clinic gives CAB clients the And even a leaky ballpoint; opportunity to discuss their budgeting If a chap needed bits, p’raps a floogle that flits, needs and questions with a Financial Mentor from Budgeting Services North Some worn woollen mitts or a spindle that spits, Canterbury. Appointments are for Then Pockets would not disappoint.

15 minutes. We encourage clients to Next Puckie McCoy, a precocious young book however there is a drop-in option boy, Considered by oldies a pest; available as well.

But his indigenous nounce meant he knew Immigration Clinic: This fortnightly when to pounce clinic is by appointment only and gives And Puck could out-wrangle the best.

CAB clients the opportunity to meet The runt of the lot (whom I almost forgot) Is a terror in size-ten gumboots; with a licenced immigration advisor He is awfully small, makes no noise at all, who will help, advise and support So the rest of us labelled him Toots. clients to understand how to navigate Since Cassandra’s real sweet, we opted to the immigration application process. meet Appointments are for 15 minutes.

In one of her backrooms at three; But the question was whether us possums COMING SOON – Employment Clinic: together This is a new clinic which we are Could recover those quackers by tea? developing in collaboration with the

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WHO FOUND MR WOODY WOODPECKER IN JULY?

My granddaughter finding the sneaky little woodpecker for 1st time. Rosaria, aged 7yrs from Pegasus. Shona Hallam (photo left) Declan Crawford – Aged 8 Pegasus (photo right) Charlie and Harry Milne 10 and 8 years old, (photo below) came out for a sleepover at Nana and

Pops and filled in time while waiting to go to the Rangiora light festival looking for Mr Woody.

They are both from ChCh but lived in Pegasus when they were younger. Gail Mathie Austin Tovey - Aged 8 from Pegasus (photo left) was super excited to find Mr Woody in July’s The Woodpecker. It’s a great read, we love it! It’s the first time Austin has been keen to find Mr Woody and was so excited I sent you his

picture! Thanks Kirsty Leggett Charis, our 8-year-old from Woodend (photo above right), found Woody Woodpecker this month. I’m sure he’s getting smaller! Says mum Mel Deane Page 42 The Woodpecker August 2022

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For more information follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ Kaiapoi-Community-Garden

Rangiora wool craft group

(Vaccinated group) 10am-2pm, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Bring your own cup, food and drink Brass Band Hall, Northbrook Studios, Northbrook Road

Lawn maintenance

Mowing / weed spraying and fertilising Ph Hamish on 027 632 7216

Gracebrook

GraceBrook on the highway south of Amberley, we have HONEY 4kg bucket for $30, creamed clover $20kg, small plant nursery, Hosta’s, Hydrangea’s, succulents & lots more, Open Daily text 027 673 3330

Gracebrook

Gracebrook beautifully knitted jumpers pure NZ wool, Guernsey, Fair aisle or cabled, natural colours to choose from, baby sets to adults, we will knit to order txt 027 673 3330

Kids Bikes

I refurbish kids bikes and donate them to charity. Got one you don’t want?

Please call or text Pete on 021 2021 827 and I’ll collect it.

Daffodil Day 2022 Friday 26 August

Our street appeal collectors will be throughout North Canterbury during August, along with a variety of fundraisers, yellow breakfasts, Paint the Town Yellow and more. Contact Tiff on tiffany.wafer@ cancercwc.org.nz or 021 139 4909 for how you can help.

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for the feeling

- physical and mental wellness

GYM NOVICES WELCOME Feet fitter / stronger / healthier

Great new member care programme Rangiora - 313 0909 Kaiapoi - 327 7250

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Woodend Primary School News

It has been a great start to Term 3 with students well rested and ready to begin another exciting term. We welcomed six new students to school on the first day.

Our roll continues to grow and we ask any families in the district who have children due to start before the end of the year or during next year to make contact with the school office (if you haven’t already) and do the online pre enrolment on our website www. woodend.school.nz This just ensures that we can predict and better plan our staff and class organisation for 2023.

During this term our Year 7 & 8 students are looking forward to going on camp at Glentui. We also have our Year 3 & 4 students participating in the Wai Swim programme at Rangiora. The Year 7 & 8 students have a one-day Water Safety programme which is also being run at Dudley Pool.

We were most successful at the North Canterbury Sports tournament with five teams qualifying for the Canterbury Winter Tournament to be held on Thursday 15 September.

We are super proud of our

students and thank our parents for their support as well.

Our PSA (Parent, Staff Association) is holding a Quiz Night at Kaiapoi Golf Club from 6.30 pm on 19 August. Tickets - $20 per person (tables of 8) and will be available from the school office. Come along for a fun filled evening - prizes and raffles on the night.

We are running our Annual Monster Raffle towards the end of the term.

We have had some wonderful sponsorship for prizes from both the community and parents. Look out for the students who will be selling around the district later in the term. $2 a ticket.

Nga mihi nui Adrienne Simpson (Principal)

Woodend Methodist Report

The building is progressing well, and it is hoped that it will be on target to be able to be used again in September.

Our Minister Darryn Hickling is available on Tuesdays 12.00pm to 3pm, Wednesdays 9.45am to 1.45pm, Thursdays 11.00am to 2.00pm. Phone 313 3448.

Is your Club or Group listed correctly?

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

Email our Editor Debs on debs. thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

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Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus

Fundraising for local community projects as a volunteer. Support club activities but having fun and friendship. New members are very welcome.

Dinner meetings on 3rd Thursday each month (own cost). For more details contact Brian on 027 958 8888.

Kaiapoi Community Patrol

We are now recruiting volunteers for Camera Operation and Patrolling.

Full training given. If interested, please contact Owen 0274424436 All volunteers are required to be vetted by police.

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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!

We are currently running at full capacity at the moment - ask about our waiting list.

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday 6 August 9.30am - 1pm Cnr Church St and 353 High St. Cafe, BBQ, books, clothing and car boot sales. Hosted by Anglican Parish of Rangiora.

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Young or old, local or from afar.

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TimeBank Waimakariri

TimeBank Waimakariri is a community of people who help each other by sharing services, skills, talents and knowledge. To find out more email Mandy tbwaimakariri@gmail.com or visit https://waimakariri.timebanks. org/signup

Community Foot Care Clinic

held in Woodend monthly. Phone 021 022 49443 for an appointment.

Daffodil Day 2022 – Friday 26 August

Our street appeal collectors will be throughout North Canterbury during August, along with a variety of fundraisers, yellow breakfasts, Paint the Town Yellow and more. Contact Tiff on tiffany.wafer@cancercwc.org. nz or 021 139 4909 for how you can help.

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Winter is here!

When winter days are cold and wet we need to watch out for our pets.

If they have stopped jumping on the bed or climbing stairs is in the red, If they want a shorter walk or sleep for longer before it’s dark, If they have less energy or are acting lame, they could have arthritis and be in pain.

Paws can help them ease their pain which will help them play again.

We have a choice of supplements, medicines and diets to help them bring back their fun and riots.

Never fear........PAWS is here!

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

OPENING SOON IN

WOODEND

24 hour emergency service available to registered clients- phone: 03 312 2669 Nick Deane.

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May I introduce myself. A vet since ’92 I have had a dream of one day setting up a small family owned veterinary clinic.