The Woodpecker - December 2020 / January 2021

December 2020 / January 2021

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The Woodpecker Trustees and Volunteers wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Kia ora everyone

Editor’s Note

Who Found Woody?

LARS: While enjoying some light reading Lars, 9, found the Woodpecker.

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This month we are holding our Woodpecker Xmas social evening to thank our trustees, deliverers regular advertisers and community contributers.

MARIA: Maria Carshalton, 9yrs of Woodend says, “I found Woody straight away. I am the first of 5 children.

Peter is the youngest. He is only 4 weeks old today.”

Maria came straight after School today and extremely excited to show me where a Woody was!

CHRISTIAN: Christian Cosgrove 12yrs – Pegasus.

In December last year we printed our first ever part-colour community publication. This has been a huge success. This was such an exciting time for us considering The Woodpecker started as a one-page bulletin over 40 years ago! We’ve certainly come a long way since then!

This leaves me to wish all our volunteers, readers, community contributors and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Here’s to a wonderful 2021!

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MEGAN: With my aim to get all my family into The Woodpecker I’m hoping I get selected too!

My children Sam and Jessica have been in print so now just me and Ed to go!

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Pegasus / Woodend Community Menzshed Update Update to the funding for the new Pegasus / Woodend Community Menzshed.

The Menzshed funds are being allocated and a new shed has been chosen, a shed deign has been chosen and the plans are currently going through Waimakariri Council.

The hope is that we may get consent before Christmas and can give the go-ahead for the manufacture and installation to commence, anticipated occupation will be February / March; sooner would be nice but we have Christmas coming towards us so we may get some delays due to the holiday period.

As you know during the past few months we have been working out of a wool barn at the back of the golf course, we have been thankful for the use of the Barn and have managed to complete a number of projects during the time we have been there but are still looking out for more so if you have a project we can do for you please let us know. When we occupy the new building, we will be able to carry out even more so please come forward if you have any ideas.

Once the building is handed over to us, we will be having an open day, so you are all welcome to meet us and to see what our Menzshed looks like.

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provided by the Menzshed and other entities located in the Pegasus / Wooden area.

There are a few items for the new shed that the funding does not cover, for help to cover the cost for completing the shed we are still looking for donations and any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Some Interesting facts you may find amusing: No rest for the wicked: This phrase comes from the bible4. In Isaiah 57:21 the prophet says: “there is no peace saith my God to the wicked” Peppercorn Rent: In the Middle Ages and Tudor Times rents were sometimes paid in peppercorns because pepper was so expensive. Peppercorns were used as a form of currency. They were given as bribes or as part of a bride’s dowry Pig in a Poke: This is something bought without checking it first. A poke was a bag. If you bought a pig in a poke it might turn out the ‘pig’ was actually a puppy or a cat. This is also known as ‘Sold a Pup’ Menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail. com

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.

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St Barnabas Firstly, an apology – Mainly Music sessions begin of course at 10am Wednesdays, not 10.30am as I wrote last month!

It’s been an interrupted year, and it’s been lovely to see you and your children enjoying coming here each week. We hope you can join us at the final session for 2020 on 9 December, and for the Christmas party which follows.

Special guest Father Christmas is looking forward to seeing you all there!

The Tribe youth group has already finished for the year, with an End of Year barbecue on 14 November and the other young people’s groups will follow suit this month. Their energy and enthusiasm just keep growing; when asked for comments, coordinator Amy had this to say: “The youth at St Bs have had a cracker year, despite missing our beloved Easter Camp”.

A smaller version called Deeper was held at Woodend Christian Camp last month; nine of our year 7-9s attended, with one of our 11-year olds reporting, “that was probably the best experience of my life so far”.

Our Children’s Church groups on a Sunday evening are growing so rapidly we have gone from 3 different age groups to 5, this has been amazing as we can cater more specifically for the interests and abilities of our awesome young people.

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Our teen girls group had lots of fun activities this year including lake walks, squash, an IG photo shoot and loom weaving, and we will finish the year with a Christmas cookie bake-off on 10 December. And our Teen Bible Study group has been watching the series ‘The Chosen’, we HIGHLY recommend this show for all, it’s free to view – just Google it – you won’t regret it.

The groups may be winding down, but the build-up to Christmas is just beginning.

The first of the Christmas services is on 13 December, start time 10.30am, when our two congregations join together for a Carol service followed by a shared lunch. That is always a special time; as is Christmas Eve, when we meet at the church at 11.15pm to share mince pies and mulled wine, before attending the Christmas Eve candlelit service.

And of course, there is the 9.30am Christmas Day service, when we celebrate the joy of Christ’s birth.

We would love you to join us at any – or all – of these services.

Due to its proximity to Christmas, we will not be holding a 9.30am service on 27 December. Other than 13 and 27 December there will be a 9.30am service every Sunday. The last 4.32(pm) service for the year is on 20 December, 4.32pm services resume on 31 January.

Here’s wishing you all the joy and peace of the Christmas season!

Woodend Methodist Church Thankyou to those who came to the very successful Concert earlier in November by the Richmond Handbell Ringers. A great afternoon enjoyed by all.

Sunday the 29 November begins the season of Advent leading up to Christmas Day, such a special time in the Christian calendar year.

‘FF’ Friendly Friday is next on Friday 11 December from 9am to 11am at Rangiora Methodist Church in King Street. Plants, produce, puzzles, baking, books, toys are available at bargain prices. Drop in for a chat. Free tea or coffee.

The Christmas Eve service this year will a combined service at John Knox Presbyterian Church on the corner of King and High Street, Rangiora at 7.30pm to which everyone is invited.

Christmas Day there will be a combined service at Rangiora Trinity Methodist Church on King Street at 9.30 a.m. All invited. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT WOODEND. Services will continue to be held on the Sundays through December and January at 9am.

The movies will recommence in March 2021.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Woodend Church / Hall bookings –

contact Evelyn 312 7740.

Our minister Veitomoni Siufanga is available at Rangiora Methodist Church, 176 King Street, Rangiora – contact 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.

These are his days for pastoral visiting.

He is available to provide prayer, support and a welcome for anyone with any needs, or who wants to drop in for coffee and a chat.

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Mayor Dan Gordon Update Twelve months have passed since I was elected Mayor and looking back on this milestone, I can say it has been very enjoyable and gone by quickly. Every day I consider myself fortunate to serve as Mayor and work with a team of Councillors committed to you and the Waimakariri District.

People are very important to me and at the centre of everything we do as a Council, and I have made it a priority to meet with anyone who has a concern or an issue they need addressing. I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that they may want to discuss. Email me at mayor@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021906437. I’m here to help.

It has been a busy year, divided in two

by Covid. The pandemic has had a significant impact globally, nationally and locally on households and we responded quickly and worked hard with staff to reduce this year’s rates increase to 1.5% - down from the 4% initially proposed.

In March next year we will be in touch to get your feedback on two significant documents which will help shape Waimakariri for the decade to come.

We are currently working on the Long Term Plan (10-year budget) which will recognise that things have changed with Covid, and that we are living in a growing District. We need to keep pace with growth and not fall behind with essential infrastructure investment, while maintaining the levels of service Page 8 The Woodpecker December 2020

in our parks, roads, facilities etc that we have all come to enjoy and expect.

Council is also finalising our District Plan which is the rule book for building and ongoing development in the District and sets out and enables areas for growth and development.

Earlier this month and on behalf of the community we hosted the Council’s annual Community Service Awards.

Along with the Deputy Mayor, I found it very interesting to interview each of the selected nominees and in writing their citations to learn how much voluntary work is done in our community by very humble people who do not seek recognition.

This year I introduced a new ‘Mayors Award’ to recognise those who have given exceptional service to our District. It is the least we can do on behalf of our community to say thanks to people who go the extra mile to give service to our community.

I very much enjoy getting out and around our community and summer is the perfect season for this. If you’re at an event and see me about, come and say “Hi”.

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Cont’d from Page 8 We are fortunate to have so many excellent events to choose from over the summer months.

Thanks to all community organisations and event organisers for providing the various events for our community.

I always look forward to the Christmas season and getting around our community visiting all the wonderful events.

As expected, there are a number of end of year functions, Christmas parades and festivities that I encourage you to experience.

We all know it has been an extraordinary year – one unlike any other any of us would ever have experienced. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, it is important that we all make time to reflect on what Christmas is about in our own individual way.

For me, Christmas is about spending time with my family and enjoying seeing so many people in the community connect and share joy, but I especially enjoy Christmas carols.

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

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 Page 10 The Woodpecker December 2020

Lions February 2021 Ashley River Ramble to Support SCIP Lions are inviting the community to walk, run or bike from Waikuku Beach to Rangiora on 28 February 2021, to support adults and children with hearing loss.

The Ashley River Ramble is an annual fun run / cycle hosted by the Rangiora Lions Club. Pegasus Lions and RHS Leos Club also assist with this event.

The chosen charity for 2021 is the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP), which provides cochlear implant technology and support to adults and children with severe to profound hearing loss.

All ticket proceeds from the event will be donated to SCIP. The 12km course starts at Waikuku Beach, heads along the AshleyRakahuri River, and ends at the Ashley River picnic ground near Rangiora.

Anytime Fitness Rangiora is the major sponsor, and many local businesses are contributing spot prizes.

Ashley River Ramble Committee Coordinator Kirstyn Barnett says not only is the event supporting a great cause, it is a chance to appreciate North Canterbury’s scenic

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“Waimakariri has so many lovely spots and walking or cycling is the best way to appreciate them. The AshleyRakahuri River is spectacular,” says Kirstyn.

“It has been great seeing so many people take part in the event each year – including families, walking clubs and local schools.”

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Woodend Garden Club 75th Anniversary The Woodend Garden Club proudly celebrated 75 years of gardening and fellowship in November.

Members and guests enjoyed a wonderful lunch held at Rosebank Winery.

Mayor Dan Gordon and Christchurch Horticultural Society President Rae King were inspiring speakers.

Chris Sutherland was the MC for the day.

The idea of the formation of a Garden Club first originated at a meeting of the Spring Flower Show Committee in 1945. It was decided that the scope of the Club should be much wider.

A general meeting of all interested was called and advice was given by a Horticultural Society representative as to the activities of Garden Clubs. After this meeting it was decided to form a Garden Club in Woodend. Yearly subscriptions were set at 2/6 which is roughly equivalent to $9.15 today.

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held on 8 January 1946 stated: “After a discussion of the afternoon tea question, it was decided to adopt Mrs Stalker’s suggestion that members bring their own cup & saucer & sugar.

The Committee would fund tea, milk & biscuits at a charge of 3d per member”. (3d = .92cents) War rationing made sugar both scarce and expensive.

Sprays were presented to Life Members, Past Presidents & the current President.

Long service was recognised for the five longest serving attending members – Shirley Wheeler 1976, Brenda Batchelor 1981, Prue Baines 1982, Pauline Boyd 1990 & Judy Stewart 1990.

The two longest serving non-attending members were also acknowledged –

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When: Saturday 12 December from 2 to 6pm.

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many people as possible.”

Phyllis Sheppard 1969 & Shirley Clegg 1971.

The Ashley River Ramble is being held on Sunday 28 February, from 9am to 12pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children / students. Online ticket sales are open now at www. ashleyriverramble.nz

Members shared some interesting stories from over the years which included the enormous work the Club has achieved in the community, the displays and shows produced past work with floral displays in Christchurch Cathedral and city riverbank and their very successful entry in the Ellerslie Flower Show.

The afternoon concluded with the past and current Presidents (Shirley Wheeler and Brenda Catchelor) cutting the cake. ********************** Cont’d from Page 11 SCIP Chief Executive Officer Neil Heslop says the money raised from the event will help children and adults with profound hearing loss gain independence, become active members of their community and reconnect with loved ones.

“For a person with profound hearing loss life is filled with challenges. The impact on their family, education and work-life can be debilitating – some of our patients are isolated in their homes because they can’t communicate,” says Neil. “The support of local organisations like the Rangiora Lions Club helps us make cochlear implant technology available to as

For further information please contact: Kirstyn Barnett - 021 312 230 Photos - school participants at the finish line in a previous year, and the Earl family who have two children who have received cochlear implants.

Christmas Festival Rangiora On 20 December 2020 the combined churches of Rangiora are putting on a free community Christmas Festival in Victoria Park.

Facebook event: https:// www.facebook.com/ events/2877873105823159 For more information contact Stephen McQuarrie Rangiora Baptist Church – 027 465 9951 www.rbc.net.nz

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Pegasus Park Run Every Saturday at 8am 5km run, jog or walk - all ages and abilities welcome Please register for FREE at parkrun. com - print your barcode and join us by the suspension bridge around 7.45 for our run briefing.

Please read the rules carefully when you sign up children. Under 11 must always be accompanied by a responsible adult, dogs welcome, one per runner on a short lead and under control, and no wheels on course except wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Please bring your barcode, no barcode - no time!

Jackie Hancock is stepping down as Event Director this month, she would like to thank her wonderful team of Run Directors and volunteers, and all who have made Pegasus parkrun the amazing community event it is. She will still be involved and supporting the amazing Chris Van Der Leer as he takes over the reins, with the equally amazing Trudy Diggs as his 2nd in charge!

A few events coming up: Christmas Day Special - Bring the tinsel, the baubles and the elf suit... a chance to dress up, if you like, and have

fun on Christmas morning (8am) New Year’s Day Special - (8am) start the year the right way by joining us for our New Year’s Day run / jog / walk around our beautiful lake! **********************

Letter to The Editor

Well what a year 2020 has been! We never imagined a pandemic and the changes to our lives it would bring. The council continued to provide essential services and we all became familiar with zoom meetings.

The highlights of 2020 for me have been the AA rating awarded to the council by the Local Government Excellence programme. The Waimakariri District Council is one of two councils to achieve this rating and the only one to have achieved it twice!

This reflects good governance and dedicated staff.

Secondly the council retained its Standard and Poors AA rating in a challenging climate. This greatly reduces the cost of council borrowing which ultimately benefits ratepayers.

However, there are threats on the horizon. Central government in my view is looking to take ‘local’ out of local government. Cont’d on Page 20

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This Month with Harry Firstly, to my eagle-eyed fans that proof-read my contributions: yes, the worried mother’s son was indeed 18, not 8!! With regard to the wages and hours, yes, I did grizzle and moan about it!! The bit about writing home and telling mummy about the new shirt you were given should have finished “after all we didn’t want you missing out the r in shirt.” Finally, the sentence about the do-gooder or civil rights nutter should have read “it is their right not to work or accept discipline” I have spoken severely to the typist and reduced his weekly pay from 4 bottles of laphroaig single malt to 3.

Thank you to all those kind people that enquired after my health and wellbeing. Of course, over the past few months I have had two major setbacks. Losing a leg and voting National. And to cap it all off I am still a full-blown orphan.

Things are progressing slowly but surely on the leg front. Or should I say on the leg stump. The stump mould is proving a bit tricky but last week saw the attachment of my new steel leg. It was about two inches too long so Leksek, the engineer, took it into the adjacent workshop and with a drop saw took the too long bit off. And I kid you not dear reader I actually felt some phantom pain while he did it!!

Once levelled up and not leaning like the tower of Pisa, I managed three walks up and down the parallel bars.

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Kate the physio told me off as I am not to that stage yet. Learning how to pull the string that puts the leg out of gear so I can sit down was lesson number two. Boy is it one big learning curve?

I have had a couple of enquiries regarding the origins of street names in Woodend. Over the next few months, providing I live long enough, I’ll throw a few in. However, as a passionate supporter of the 1974 Rangiora County Council decree that the new streets in Woodend be named after the early settlers, I will make only brief comments on some of the stupid ones sanctioned recently. These brief comments will be only aimed at why they have absolutely no relevance to the history or heritage of our fair village. I see in the October issue of Community board report, they have accepted Clare’ and Jasmine’ for new streets in Ravenswood. These names were apparently ‘gifted’ by Te Ngai Tuahuriri Rununga. ‘Gifted’ by Te Ngai Tuahuriri Rununga? In order to make it easy for future historians, could I make a plea to our local board to explain in the next issue the origins and meanings of ‘Clare’ and ‘Jasmine’.

If we are going to get a bit ‘twee’ with street naming and as our fair village has an increasing diversity of culture and ethnicity what about some of you getting together and ‘gifting’ some names to the local board. For instance, the Scots could promote a Glenfiddich Ave or a Burns Way. Burns Way would also honour Henry Burns who lived on Woodend Road during the 1870s and was a renowned bacon curer.

Come in the Irish with Guinness Road

or Leprechaun Alley and the Indians could contribute Punjabi Place or Curry Street. The latter would also honour Constable Dick Curry, the old plod who kept not a bad garden on Woodend Road. So, come on folks do your civic duty and ‘gift’ our board a few ideas.

went through the many family photos naming them,including her 1881 school class!!

And so, to this month’s proper street name: Catchpole, after Alfred and Mary Catchpole. From old Whittington in Derbyshire they arrived on the Otaki in 1879. Alfred purchased John Ranby’s boot shop at what is now 26 Main North Road. The original dwelling still stands. Right next door on the corner of Petries and the Main Road was a general store operated by the Benjes brothers, Herman and Frederick from Hanover in Germany.

By all accounts they did a great trade in home-made confectionary- Herman was described as a sugar-baker on the immigration list. When the Benjes moved to Rangiora, the two eldest Catchpole girls; Florence and Marion took over the shop specialising in sweets and cakes. As both were excellent seamstresses they also took in dressmaking and sewing.

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Alfred Catchpole took a very active involvement in community affairs especially the school and Methodist Church. A keen gardener he was instrumental in forming the Woodend Horticultural Society, the forerunner of the present Garden Club. The family gradually moved away from Woodend except for Florence, who married William Henry Judson and lived the rest of her life in Woodend. One of her everlasting legacies is that in the early 1950s, prompted by her granddaughter in law Dorrie Judson, she

Wishing my many many fans a Merry Xmas and happier New Year. You are both very kind.

Woodend Garden Club Rose and Table Show 2020 Trophy and Won by: Josie Gill (Roses) – Pam Mason Premier Award (3 Blooms Roses) – Pam Mason Barbara Bell Tray (Cut Flowers) – Chris Sutherland Premier Award (Delphinium – Chris Sutherland Tray (Decorative Open) – Val Cotton Premier Award (Green with Envy) – Val Cotton Lorna Knarston Plate (Decorative Novice) – Glenis Everts Premier Award (Green with Envy) – Glenis Everts Brenda Batchelor Cup (Vegetables) – Pauline Boyd Premier Award (Pear and Ginger Jam) – Pauline Boyd Rose Bowl Trophy (Most points overall) – Chris Sutherland The Woodpecker December 2020 Page 19

Wee Kiwi Kidz Wee Kiwi Kidz was established in 2005 situated on the high street in Rangiora we pride ourselves in quality products for Newborn thru to 8 years. Stocking Shoes from Grosby Emu & Bobux.

Clothing from Hux, Wilson & Frenchy, Ponchik & Mello Merino. Toys from Le toy van, Everyday essentials from B. Box, Sillybillyz & Ezpz.

Come see us and enjoy that one on one experience purchasing that perfect gift. Also available on line at www. weekiwi.co.nz. Instagram & FB. A little bit about me the owner: Hi I’m Lisa. I have called NZ home since 2002, starting life in Napier came here to have a life with my husband Mark, we were once told that children wouldn’t be in our life but to our surprise Izzi arrived Oct 2003, the parenthood journey began with a move to North Canterbury when Izzi was just 3 months old.

Then Megan came Long in Feb 2005 sharing her birthday with her Dad. We thought we were done so Wee Kiwi became our 3rd child in 2008.

However, 2011 we welcomed Apryl to the clan.

I am also a, successful real estate salesperson with Devlin real estate and have been since 2014. People ask how do I do both; my reply is I just do, because I love both and I can’t choose!

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Lions Christmas Cakes A perfect festive tradition, ideal for Christmas gifts to family, friends, staff and clients, large 1.2kg cake and full of flavour, maximum 2-year shelf life.

Great value at $20 each and delivered within Rangiora and surrounding area at no extra cost.

Proceeds donated to various Community Projects. Fundraiser for the Lions Club Pegasus Town.

Orders close 18 December 2020.

Please contact Anne on 03 313 6124.

Cont’d from Page 16 Two examples are the Three Waters Reforms where the council would lose control of this core service to a new corporate entity with no elected representatives or accountability to ratepayers ( and the compulsory chlorination of drinking water by 1 July 2021) and a likely increase in costs.

The second example is overriding our District Plan by removing parking requirements. To compensate any new public parking will be paid by ratepayers not developers. The logic seems to be that by creating congestion other modes of transport will be utilised. I don’t think this model suits our scattered rural district with limited public transport.

These and other changes will have a profound effect on local government viability, services provided and accountability.

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Woodend Friendship Club Coast Trip On 5 October 47 members and friends headed off to Hokitika by bus.

We stopped at the Station Cafe in Moana for lunch, which was excellent, especially considering the chef was apparently on the road heading to Greymouth when she realised, we were due in a few hours! She did well.

We arrived at the Beachfront Hotel on a lovely sunny afternoon. The rooms all face the Tasman Sea, which at night appeared to lull some to sleep, some not to hear, and others to keep awake.

During Happy Hour, the Sheriff (John F) managed to fine a number of members for indiscretions, blunders, missteps and mistakes.

The next morning, we set off to the Treetop Walk, which was opened in December 2012. The steel structure was prefabricated in Australia in two months, was brought to Hokitika in small parts and reassembled in six weeks. 400m3 concrete was poured (apparently that is a lot) and over 13,500 bolts used. It is designed to “move with the wind and be as solid as a rimu tree” and has a 1.2 km loop track elevated 20 meters above the forest floor, and also has a tower with a circular staircase with 107 steps reaching 47 meters. We walked in mainly fine weather, then fine drizzle which turned to drenching rain while we had an early lunch at the cafe.

The next stop was the Hokitika Gorge, driving past lush hump and hollowed drainage farmland. Some set off in the rain suitably attired with umbrellas/ coats down the track to the swing

bridge and river and tried to imagine the turquoise coloured river on a sunny day. Then back to Hokitika to visit the National Kiwi Centre, the outside of which belies what lies within. With the rain on the roof and multiple fish tanks you could think you were under water. There was a huge tank with giant eels (some over 80 years’ old), other tanks with crawlies, endemic and tropical fish, turtles, axolotls, frogs - all in crystal-clear water, tuatara and two kiwi (one dashing about attempting to attract the one hiding). That night the Sheriff was warming to his task, fining those who didn`t get off in the rain at the gorge, and fining those who did for coming back and wetting those who didn`t!

On Wednesday we were up early for breakfast and set off for Gloriavale. We arrived at the complex to be greeted by little children waving from windows, and an impression of equal numbers of children’s bicycles and baby buggies.

We were welcomed by Howard Temple, one of the leaders, who then gave a brief history of their community.

It was formed in Cust in 1969 and moved to the Coast in 1991. The population is currently approximately 600, 60% under 15 years, 180 preschool, 200 school age. There are approximately 35 babies / year. This is a problem as they have a shortage of labourers, teachers, skilled tradesmen.

Their main income is dairying (2,200 cows). They are currently developing another community near Lake Brunner to relieve pressure on their current site. There are many substantial buildings housing school, gym, huge dining hall, kitchen, office.

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Cont’d from Page 23 There are four accommodation complexes. Each floor has a central dining area with family rooms (bedrooms) leading off, to allow family bonding time. The meal comes from the main kitchen. We were taken to one of these areas for tea/coffee and very nice coconut biscuits. Following this we went to the main hall / dining room (where the annual concert is performed). We walked through the kitchen, staffed by pleasant young women, through various school rooms (ages preschool to secondary) where we were able to engage with the students. We were given an excellent lunch, to the accompaniment of a `sales pitch` from Howard (no such thing as a free lunch). However, it was a very informative visit and gave us lots to ponder on.

We drove back through Kotuku where our driver spent his boyhood and he shared some of his reminiscences. Our last visit was to Besgrow, a sphagnum moss factory (quite an antidote to Gloriavale actually). It was really interesting. They own 4-5 swamps they can harvest moss from, plus private suppliers. The product is high end and regarded as best in the world. It is sustainable farming, and they can reharvest every 3-4 years. This involves helicopters picking up from the site (once it is bagged up) and taken to trucks, then the factory. The sodden moss is then put on trestles in tunnel houses to dry and then taken into sheds for processing and compressing into various shapes. They export mainly to Australia, also Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, America, Canada. It is very labour intensive and operates

all year. We were sent off with a small sample and notepad. An extremely interesting day, and the sun shone all the way. The Coast will be in a great position if a profitable use for gorse is found. Then all of a sudden it is over.

What a great trip with great hotel, good food, good trips and especially good company.

Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer Days Hilton Street on the playing field of Kaiapoi Borough School, by the railway line.

Monday and Weds 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

Can you find Woody Woodpecker!

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

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Enjoy our new summer menu including our authentic stone baked pizzas from 10th Dec From fresh baking to a nice refreshing cocktail or a night out with mates, you’ll find it all at The Good Home Pegasus

62 Pegasus Main St, Pegasus Open everyday from 10:00am For bookings phone 03 967 6891 or visit www.thegoodhomepegasus.co.nz Page 26 The Woodpecker December 2020

Book an evening function with a set menu at this outlet for a minimum of 20 people during December and receive 1 x complimentary 330ml Stella Artois per person aged 18 or over on arrival. For more details phone 03 9676891 or email info@thegoodhomepegasus.co.nz The Woodpecker December 2020 Page 27

PEGASUS Bringing Dental Services to North Canterbury General Dentistry Family Dentistry Facial Pain Minor Oral Surgery Tooth Whitening Hygienist Oral Medicine Specialist Super Gold Card Welcome Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm Late Night Tuesday 54 Pegasus Main Street Pegasus Phone 03 920 4003 Email: pagpegasusdental@gmail.com www.pagdental.com Page 28 The Woodpecker December 2020

Robyn Gauld Four Seasons Realty 2017 Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Merry Christmas to all residents and wishing you a safe and Happy New Year

Phone: 327-5379 anytime Mobile: 027 221-0171

Pegasus Plus Our last get together for 2020 was November.

We wish to thank everyone for their support and company in 2020, it’s been a lot of fun. Special thanks to Waimakariri Council for their continuing support, Pegasus Residents Committee and Debs at the Woodpecker for her reminders and ads.

Cont’d from Page 20 In 2021 the council will consult on its LongTerm Plan.

There will be a need to balance growth demands with affordable rates, last year’s increase was reduced to 1.5% but that level is not sustainable. On top of this we also have the District Plan

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and all the very best for the New Year, may it be a healthy, COVID free year!

We start back again 24 February 2021 and look forward to seeing you. review, a 10-year occurrence.

Do not hesitate to contact me or your community board if assistance is required. We are here to help.

Finally, I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and safe travels over the holiday period.

Philip Redmond QSM District Councillor Waimakariri District Council (Kaiapoi Woodend Ward) The Woodpecker December 2020 Page 29

Tuhaitara Coastal Park

must be on lead on the Tutaepatu Trail and on wetland tracks.

We certainly have been busy here at Tūhaitara Coastal Park this spring and we are all looking forward to another great North Canterbury summer. Our team has been full steam ahead with projects including watering native trees, mowing and maintenance, animal pest control, event planning, and a few exciting projects we will announce very soon. We know that summer is a fantastic time to visit Tūhaitara Coastal Park, but there are a few important reminders we would like to highlight for those enjoying our wonderful reserve by the sea.

We are also very excited to invite everyone to our 10th Annual Open Day Celebration on Sunday, 31st of January.

The event will be held at Woodend beach Domain from 10am-2pm and there will be activities, demonstrations, music, food and a few special surprises this year. This is a FREE event for the whole family and we hope to see you there! For more information about the event, please click the events tab on the Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park Facebook Page or email tkot. enquiries@farmside.co.nz. We also are inviting community groups and local organisations to showcase their work at the event. Please email us for more information.

BE SUNSMART- Seek shade, wear sun protective clothing, stay hydrated, use sun block.

STAY FIREWISE- The entire park (including beaches are FIRE FREE) please report ANY and ALL fires by ringing 111 BEACH SAFETY- Surf life-saving patrol Woodend Beach, Pegasus Beach, and Waikuku Beach.

Please swim between the flags.

WHERE:​ ​WOODEND BEACH DOMAIN WHEN:​ ​ SUNDAY 31st January ​10am-2pm This is a FREE event!

10th Annual Open Day Tūhaitara​ ​Coastal Park ___

Join us for a very special day celebrating conservation and community

EMERGENCY CONTACT- 111 for fire, police or emergency.

PARK OFFICE (non-emergency) Contact: (03) 313-1768 TRACK USE Check track status on our website tuhaitarapark.org.nz . Please report any maintenance issues by ringing the park office.

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Fun activities for the whole family including: ● An exciting community art project ● Pesky animal pest demos ● Freshwater fish displays- meet a Mudfish! ● Great local volunteer opportunities ● Guided walk, self-guided cycle ride, kids activities, refreshments available….. and more!

See the ​Friends of Tūhaitara​ ​Coastal Park​ Facebook Page for more info and a detailed schedule Questions about the event or want to be involved​?

Email: ​tkot.enquiries@farmside.co.nz​ Ph: (03) 313-1768

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INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LUNCHEON: The community are warmly invited to attend the Woodend School Years 1 - 6 Final Assembly, view some performances and join them for a lunch hosted by the WCA on Tuesday 8th December.

11.30am - School Celebration in the Community Centre 12.30pm - End of Celebration 1.00pm - Kapahaka and Jump Jam Performances 1.30pm - Lunch Please RSVP to the Woodend School Office (for catering purposes) if you think you would be able to join us. Ph: 03 3127808 or email office @woodend.school.nz COMMUNITY PANTRY: The pantry is getting more use and signs have been put up to ‘educate’ people on its use. If you have excess vegetables etc please use the pantry. Thanks to Stopforth Contracting for fixing up the carpark and making it more user friendly.

CONTROLLED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING: Work has now finally begun on the controlled pedestrian crossing outside the school. This should be finished by the start of the new school year. We ask that people are patient waiting at the lights as there have already been reports of people driving straight through them and abusing the workers!!

COMMUNITY DRINKS: The Woodend Community Association will be having community drinks at the Woodend Tavern on December 17th from 6.30 onwards. We would love it if you could join us to farewell 2020 and have a drink to a much happier 2021. Merry Christmas from us all and have a safe and happy festive season.

WOODEND COMMUNITY GROUPS: If you are a new community group, please get in contact with us and let us know what you are up to so we can share any information that we can to all our members and residents.

WOODEND BUSINESSES: We also have a business page on our website and the ability to share Woodend businesses on Facebook so if you are in a business please get in contact with us so we can make sure we are following you and sharing any info to help residents shop locally.

OUR OBJECTIVES: Woodend community association objectives are: ▪ To promote and support any initiative to advance safety, well being and community spirit in the Woodend community ▪ To provide members of the Woodend community opportunities to express ideas and concerns ▪ To raise awareness of developments which affect the Woodend area and provide information to the community ▪ To liaise with the WDC and its committees and boards and with other local, district or national organisations on matters that affects the common or general interests of the Woodend community ▪ To encourage the development of additional amenities and services for the Woodend area and to seek support form appropriate quarters for the realisation of such projects If anyone would like to become a member, please join via our website. All we ask is for a small donation of $10 which goes towards our admin and funding small projects. We also have a business section on our web site. If you are interested in joining our committee, we have 1 meeting a month.

Mark Paterson 027 534 9112 Woodend.Community.Association@gmail.com www.woodend.co.nz

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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 Tel: 9434935 cm.pegasus@ledu.co.nz lollipopseducare.co.nz/location/pegasus MAINLY MUSIC Litia Maclean 313 8678 / 022 052 2674 litia_crowe@hotmail.com MENZSHED PEGASUS / WOODEND COMMUNITY TRUST Clive Jones 027 245 5770 John Burns 021 347 805 menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Bookings and enquiries contact: Waimakiriri District Council Freephone: 0800 965 468 www.waimakariri.govt.nz 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 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 Page 34 The Woodpecker December 2020

TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI

tbwaimakariri@gmail.com 021 0265 4071 waimakariri.timebanks.org facebook.com/timebankwaimakariri

TOY LIBRARY rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL Tel: 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 WOODEND CRICKET CLUB Robert Davey 021 762 963 WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB President Cheryl Judson phone 312 7791 Secretary Lynn Muir 312 2027 WOODEND GARDEN CLUB President Shirley Wheeler 327 3416 Secretary Lynn Oliff 310 0575 Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120

COMMUNITY CONTACTS 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 312 2237 Secretary Rachael Paterson 312 7439 WOODEND PLAY CENTRE Phone: 027 353 2131 Email: woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter

Are you listed in our Community Contacts?

WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY Jana Thorn 312 7654 Email: office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz WOODEND RUGBY CLUB: Senior Club Captain, Matthew McLeod Ph 027 722 8011 Junior Club Captain, Michelle Tocker Ph 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 02 113 11780 Operational Support - Secretary Dave Houlihan 027 566 5582 woodendfire@fireandemergency.nz www.fireandemergency.nz WOODEND / WAIKUKU PLUNKET Clare Hewett 312 2640

Attention Advertisers and Community Groups

If you would like your community group or club listed in our community contacts, please would you contact the Editor providing the appropriate details.

Are you part of a group which you would like to promote?

Is your Club or Group listed correctly?

Do you have any community stories you would like to share?

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

Have you any information or notices you would like to share?

Are you a small local business who would like to promote themselves?

YES? We would love to hear from you!

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A few important reminders for those visiting Tūhaitara Coastal Park this summer season

STAY FIREWISE- The entire park (including beaches are FIRE FREE) please report ANY and ALL fires by ringing 111.

BE SUNSMART- Remember to seek shade, wear sun protective clothing, stay hydrated and use sunblock.

BEACH SAFETY - Surf life-saving patrols operate during summer at Woodend Beach, Pegasus Beach, and Waikuku Beach. Please swim between the flags.

EMERGENCY CONTACT- Ring 111 for fire, police or emergency.

PARK OFFICE (non-emergency) Contact- (03) 313-1768 TRACK USE- Check track status on our website www.tuhiatarapark.org.nz. Please report any maintenance issues by ringing the park office. Always obey all signage and remember that cyclists and dog walkers are NOT permitted on signposted horse tracks. Dogs must be on lead on the Tutaepatu Trail and on wetland tracks.

For updates and more information follow the Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park Facebook Page On behalf of the team at Tūhaitara Coastal Park- we hope you have a wonderful and safe summer.

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PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS AND INFO PCC OPEN HOURS

The PCC will continue to open with our volunteers as normal over the holiday period. Call in for some holiday reading or a jigsaw. We have ‘Welcome Bags’ back in stock. These are great for new residents as they contain useful info about Pegasus and the wider Waimakariri area and they are FREE! If you can’t get to the centre during our open times, the Welcome Bags are also available from the Main St Store.

'Welcome Bags' are back in stock.

OPEN: Monday 2 – 4pm : Wednesday and Saturday 10am – 12pm We have free buckets to give away courtesy of WDC to enable you to water your street trees (you can use it to clean the car too!). We also have bus timetables, a calendar of events for the centre and much more info.

EVENT VENUE If you are looking for somewhere to hold an event during 2021, then look no further than the Pegasus Community Centre. As a Council facility, the hire charges are very competitive and the centre has a mixture of large and small spaces and is very well equipped. If you would like a tour of the centre, you can either contact the PCC Team or the WDC facilities team, as per the details at the bottom or the page.

 THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORT THE PCC 

To our wonderful volunteers who staff the centre, and to those who help at Ronel’s Community Cuppa and numerous other events (especially our kitchen hero, Sharon!), we THANK YOU. To the wonderful men from the new Pegasus/Woodend Menzshed for the numerous small projects you have done for us and our wider community, we THANK YOU. It is our privilege and pleasure to work with such a wonderful community and we look forward to continuing the fun in 2021. If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding the Pegasus Community Centre and what you would like to see happening there, please contact the PCC Team as below.

To book the PCC: visit https://online.waimakariri.govt.nz/facilities/facility/pegasuscommunity-centre or phone 0800 965 468 To contact the PCC Team (Ronel, Roger, Rhonda): Email pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or phone 021 1080 634

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Pegasus Info Page - December 2020 PRGI COMMITTEE NEWS

Roger Rule, the current President of our Pegasus Residents' Group, has decided it is time to pass the baton on and effective 31 December 2020 is resigning from his role. We are delighted that Roger will stay on as a committee member and on the PCC subcommittee team.

Roger said, "I feel now is the right time. I have been honoured to represent both the committee and the community in this role."

The committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Roger for all his dedicated work and guidance on the committee and for the achievements he has made for the community during his time in the role.

revising the requirements necessary to make the lake compliant to ECan’s spec, and hence bloom free. Golders were the party originally engaged by Infinity Group in the development of Pegasus Lake and have remained involved to date in a monitoring function. Templeton will let us know when the report is due back for their review.

Templeton have engaged the original site engineers that physically prepared the lake surround and generated its maintenance plan. Templeton have asked them to seek opportunities to enhance the environment beyond just meeting the resources consent standard. The engineers visited the lake approximately three weeks ago and are in the process of feedback to Templeton.

PEGASUS COMMUNITY VEGE STALL

Matt James, Vice President will step into the role as Acting President until the AGM 2020 when a new Chair will be voted in.

PEGASUS LAKE UPDATE

The PRGI Lake Sub-committee have an update on the lake. Two key events have occurred since the original meeting report (available on our website under News), they are: The lake owner (Templeton) have now agreed commercial terms with their technical consultants (Golders) to produce a new report revisiting, reviewing and Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 38 The Woodpecker December 2020

The Pegasus Community Vege Stall is now up and running for local residents to use! It is located beside the Pegasus Community Centre. The initiator of this project was long-term Pegasus resident, Christine Johnston. Christine met with the PCC Team Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

Pegasus Info Page - December 2020 a couple of months ago to talk through ideas for the stand, what the design would be, where it could be located and who will look after it.

Christine then approached the Pegasus /Woodend Menzshed to build the stand and make a sign for it. The result is what you see above, and it was fixed in place by the Menzshed team under the watchful eye of Christine who was first to donate some produce.

Pegasus residents are encouraged to "Take what you need and donate what you can" with fruit and vegetable produce and plants only being accepted.

Christine will keep an eye on the stall to ensure donations are not left to rot and she will be assisted by the Pegasus Community Centre volunteers when they are on duty.

Big thank you to Christine and the Pegasus/Woodend Menzshed team for making such a wonderful resource possible for our community.

REMINDER

Just a reminder that there is no PRGI Christmas on the Lake event this year. The PRGI hope to bring the community the event next year.

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you to all our Community Watch volunteers for helping keep our Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

community safe while we are all sleeping.

We very much appreciate all your hard work this year.

COMMUNITY CUPPA CHRISTMAS EVENT

The November Community Cuppa was the final for 2020. Thank you to all our helpers who make our Community Cuppa the success it is. Our special Christmas event is on the 9th of December at 10:45 in the Community Centre. We invite everyone from the Pegasus Community to join us, please bring a small plate to share.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY THE LAKE

The Good Home Christmas Carols By The Lake in association with Grace Church, is on again this year. Come and enjoy some Christmas cheer. Details below: When: Thursday 24 December Time: From 6.30 pm Where: Behind the Good Home in the deck area (lakeside).

The PRGI Committee wish you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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

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DEC EVENTS

5th: Woodford Glen South Island SuperStock Champs 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Woodford Glen Speedway. Don’t miss SuperStock action at its best with the winner to be crowned South Island SuperStock Champion. Tickets start from $10, children FREE.

5th – 8th: The North Canterbury News Christmas Tree Festival 10am – 6pm, Rangiora Town Hall, Rangiora. Peruse Christmas trees decorated by the community and vote for your favourite tree. Gold coin entry.

5th: Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival and Santa Parade 9.30am – 3.30pm, Williams Street, Kaiapoi.

Free family fun! Santa Parade 1.30pm. Kaiapoi Carnival from 9.30am

6th: Mandeville Craft Festival 10am – 3pm, Mandeville Sports Centre, 431 Mandeville Road. North Canterbury’s idyllic market festival featuring a wide range of top-quality arts and crafts stalls, food marquees, live music and entertainment. $5 per adult, children FREE.

6th – 24th: The Model Railway Christmas Grotto 10am – 4.30pm, 13 Blake Street, Rangiora. A Christmas grotto like never before!

Experience a grand scale

Christmas train with Santa on board, Thomas the Tank Engine layout, special presents from Santa and so much more! $2 per adult and $1 per child.

12th: Toot N Croon Music Night 7.45pm – 10.15pm, Rangiora RSA, Victoria Street, Rangiora. A band with harmony singing bring an evening of entertainment with a dash of Christmas flavour, along with many of your favourite songs. $10 per entry.

13th: Canterbury Half Marathon 8.30am – 12.30pm, Pegasus Town. Pegasus will host the Canterbury Half Marathon and 9km Run and Walk. There will be a walking section in both the half marathon and 9km, and a hybrid in the half marathon. From $79.

13th: Oxman 7am – 3pm, South Eyre Road.

Take up the challenge of a preChristmas event where there is something for everyone. With individual and team options for kids from aged 5 and up to elite athletes test yourself on this scenic country course.

Entry from $39.

13th: Strawberry Fair 11am – 3pm, Kaiapoi Food Forest, 32 Cass Street, Kaiapoi. Everything strawberries from fresh fruit, cake, ice cream, ciders and everything in between!

Sideline Swing Band, bouncy castle for the kids and Christmas shopping area. This is a zero-waste event, please bring a plate and cup.

13th: Rangiora Toyota Santa Parade 12pm – 5.30pm, High Street, Rangiora. Party in the Park is in Rangiora’s Victoria Park from 12pm6pm. Rangiora Toyota Santa Parade High Street 2pm.

13th: McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega’s Christmas Party in the Park 12pm – 5.30pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora. Featuring live music, children’s entertainers, food and craft stalls, animals, inflatables, face painting and fun activities for kids. Make sure you bring your family and friends along and join us to celebrate the magic of Christmas.

16th – 24th: Oxford Christmas Wonderland Varied opening hours, GP Hall, Showgate Drive, Oxford.

Back this year with a new venue. It will be a fantastic event for the whole family make sure you check it out! $2 entry.

20th: Oxford 2020 Christmas Parade 12pm – 2pm, Oxford Township. “Who is your superhero?” Prize for best floats & fancy-dress.

Food caravan along with free bouncy castle & face painting.

20th: Rangiora Christmas Festival 10am – 1pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora. Lots of kids’ activities including inflatables, rides, face painting, games and much more (all FREE), as well as a free BBQ, coffee and food trucks.

20th: Christmas at the Races – Rangiora Harness Racing Club 10pm – 5.30pm, Rangiora Racecourse, 312 Lehmans Road. Celebrate the season with Christmas at the Races!

An action-packed day with ten exciting harness races, activities for the kids and on course entertainment for all the family. $10 entry.

24th: Sefton Christmas Harvest Market 8am – 1pm, 783 Marshmans Road, Sefton. A unique Christmas Eve farmers market where you can get your hands dirty digging your own new potatoes and picking fresh peas. BYO forks and buckets.

Early bird entry 8-9am $5, gold coin thereafter.

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. *Please note markets are subject to Christmas holiday closures over the Christmas & New Years period.

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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We Wish you a happy and safe festive season. Merry Christmas and Happy New year from all the staff.

The practice will be closed for the statuary holidays with reduced services between Christmas and New Year. There will be no Saturday morning clinics during that period.

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.

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 an y 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.

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. It is much appreciated that if you leave a message asking for a call back, to remain available to answer the phone.

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.

New Zealand MMR (Measle, rubella, mumps) immunisation program. If you are aged 15-30 years, you might not be immunised. Our nurses are working to identify these patients and making contact to discuss this with them. If you are unsure you can email the nurses nurses@pegasusmedicalcentre.co.nz Reminder: If you are 65-80 years old and have not had a funded Shingles vaccination (Zostavax), you are welcome to call our nurses to discuss or book to have it. The eligibility will be restricted to 65 years from December 2021. ________________________________________________________________________________ 52 Pegasus Main street, Pegasus Town Ph 03 920 4060

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The end of the school year is very close, and we are looking at our organisation for 2021. We are certainly in a roll growth position and will start 2021 very close to our grading roll. We expect to start the year with 14 classrooms with another classroom opening in Term 2. We thank our parent community and students for their support during 2020 in what has been an interesting and sometimes challenging year.

Invitation to Community Luncheon: The community are warmly invited to attend our Years 1 - 6 Final Assembly, view some performances and join us for lunch on Tuesday 8 December.

11.30 am - School Celebration in the Community Centre 12.30pm - End of Celebration 1.00 pm - Kapahaka and Jump Jam Performances 1.30pm - Lunch Please RSVP to the Woodend School Office (for catering purposes) if you think you would be able to join us 03 312 7808 or email office@woodend. school.nz Pink Shirt Day: Our students held a Mufti Day for Pink Shirt Day recently - this was a day of encouraging our students to wear pink to spread

aroha, kindness, to celebrate diversity and put an end to bullying.

They raised $348.70 towards this great initiative.

Jump Jam News: This week the Woodend Dreamers got the results back for the National Jump Jam Challenge Competition and have placed first in NZ for the Year 7/8 Xtreme Category!

Their routine was to ‘can’t hold us’ and was based on puppets attempting to break free from control. A massive thank you to Pip Haigh and Hannah Lumsden who coached the girls and to the Bell family for their sponsorship support after costumes din’t arrive in time! We are super proud of the team!!!

MainPower Community Fund - Thanks to the community who got behind us with voting for Woodend. We were successful in gaining funding to go towards new Kapahaka uniforms. We are looking forward seeing the samples made up. Many thanks to Mainpower and to the community for all your support with the voting.

We wish our community, parents and students a happy and restful holiday and look forward to seeing all back in 2021 on our start day of 3rd February.

Nga mihi nui Adrienne Simpson (Principal) The Woodpecker December 2020 Page 45

Woodend-Sefton Community Board What’s Been Happening The Board recommended option two for the extension of the Rangiora Woodend Path along School Road to the State Highway in Woodend. This uses the existing road for the path and moves the traffic lanes slightly. It allows for plantings, separated with onstreet parking bays and kerbing that acts as a buffer between the path and vehicles. This is another step in connecting up paths to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists to move between our communities, particularly when the new signalised pedestrian crossing outside the school is in place.

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) tells us this will be by the beginning of the next school year.

Through the discretionary fund the Board granted $250 to Arts Canterbury Inc. toward hiring display panels and lighting for an art exhibition to be held from 29 November to 6 December at The Mill in Waikuku.

Speed Limit Reductions Whilst pleased that the decision on the speed limits has been released by NZTA, three concerns the Board had submitted on were not addressed.

They were for the 50 km/h speed limits at either end of Woodend to be extended south and also further north past the Pegasus roundabout. Also for the speed limit over the Ashley bridge to be reduced. A joint letter with the Mayor has been sent to NZTA. The new limits take effect on 15 December.

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Project Updates

Hurunui Reserve in Pegasus – the fencing is up and work will be starting soon on turning the reserve into a natural play area.

Youth Space in Pegasus – the Council are in the process of working out how best to engage with the youth to determine what they want. The community will also be consulted.

Keep an eye out for this.

Consultations Underway

Private Plan Change - Ravenswood This change seeks to rezone approximately 12.8 hectares to Business 1 (Town Centre Zone) within Ravenswood and provide recognition for a Key Activity Centre (KAC) and allow for retail activity. Go to https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/ planning/district-plan/district-planchanges/private-plan-changes for full information and how to put your submission in. Closes 5pm on 4 December.

Contact us

We look forward to seeing you at community events throughout December, please say hello. More information about the Board and members contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/council-boards-andcommittees/woodend-seftoncommunity-board.

Keep up-to-date with us through our Facebook page: @WoodendSeftonCommunity Board

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Coming up to Christmas and after it there are often questions and we’re here to help you with those.

They can include: • Can my employer force me to take annual leave between Christmas and New Year, or during that period?

• My boss said to me that I have to work on Christmas Day to be a good employee. Am I obliged to work?

• What happens if I can’t afford any food for my family?

• What is an extended warranty, and do I need to buy one?

• My Christmas gift broke and I want to return it, but the retailer is only offering to fix it. What are my rights?

• My neighbour’s holiday celebrations are too loud. What can I do?

• The online deal looks good, but can I trust it to be legitimate?

Woodpecker Donations The Woodpecker is a community publication and registered charity.

If you would like to assist us, please post cheque or make payment to bank account: 030674-0212552-00.

Thank you for your support.

Post to: P O Box 78333: Email: woodpecker.community.trust@ gmail.com

We can help you with information.

Our website has lots of questions and answers and is easy to navigate. Why not try it? www.cab.org.nz We know that cost is a big barrier for people accessing services they need.

That’s why it’s really important to us that our service is freely available.

For FREE, confidential, independent information and advice about your rights and services available in your community, 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 Our office will close for the holidays at 3pm on Tuesday 22 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 11 January 2021.

All of us at CAB North Canterbury hope you have a fantastic summer and wish you Meri Kirihimete.

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Dancewear & Alterations

Lions Club of Pegasus Town

For Dancewear, Clothing Alterations & Repairs.

Lions Club of Pegasus Town are seeking new members.

Call Paula Aird: 027 627 7212

If you would like to assist the community with fund-raising projects and meet other likeminded people.

Woodend Netball Club 2020 AGM Wednesday 2nd December, 7.00pm At 250 Woodend Beach Road New committee members required.

Any queries Caitlin 027 7875365, Rachael 0211662740

Do you have a story to tell?

We would love to hear our reader’s stories.

If you have a story to tell why not share this with The Woodpecker readers.

Young or old, local or from afar.

Personal story, funny story.

Please contact Amanda 027 422 2648 or Brian 027 958 8888.

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!

Send us a photo too!

NEXT ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

Deadline for advertisements and community articles is 25 January 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 December 2020 Page 51

Merry Christmas Enjoy the festive time with your family!

Should your furry friends need our help, don’t panic, we are available to assist our clients. Just phone the clinic.

The clinic will be open as normal outside statutory holidays.

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

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