The Woodpecker - February 2020

February 2020

Produced for the community, by the community

Residents urged to support Rally for Woodend Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey has asked residents in Woodend and throughout Waimakariri to show their support for a Woodend Bypass at a ‘Rally for Woodend’ that he is organising with the community on Sunday 9 February at 12.30pm at Owen Stalker Park in Woodend.

Doocey says that there is a brief window of opportunity while the government is currently reviewing its roading priorities to have this project considered. He believes that by standing together and sending a clear message, there is an opportunity to

call on the government to prioritise the Woodend Bypass while it makes decisions on which regional roading projects will be brought back to the table.

Doocey says that vehicle numbers on State Highway 1 at Woodend have increased by 20 percent over

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Editor’s Note The Woodpecker Board held their Christmas Social Function on 4 December 2019 at The Good Home, Pegasus, to thank, recognise and acknowledge the volunteer work from all the Trustees and Deliverers.

Bryce from Canterbury Copy Services was also invited as they have also provided great support to the Editor and the Woodpecker as a charity.

The date was also significant in that only days before the first part-colour copy of The Woodpecker was delivered to homes across Pegasus, Waikuku Beach, Tuahiwi, Woodend and Ravenswood.

the last three years and people in the community are telling him there needs to be a commitment to the bypass, with funding secured.

He believes actual figures this year are likely to reach 20,000 vehicle movements a day. This is based on statistics a community member has sent him, which they obtained from Downers.

The Woodend Bypass, a critical project for Waimakariri, has been delayed until at least 2028, despite the huge growth in our area over the coming few years.

Doocey said the idea for a rally came out his public meeting on safety issues on SH1, which was held at Gladstone Park last year.

The rally will be a family-friendly event, he said, with speeches, music and a barbeque.

It’s vital we show our support for our community’s safety. Bring your neighbour, your family and your friends to Owen Stalker Park on Sunday 9 February at 12.30pm. We need as big a crowd as possible.

Authorised by Matt Doocey MP, Level 1, Conway Lane, Rangiora.

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Photo: A packed meeting last year showed how much Woodend residents want a commitment from the government for the Woodend Bypass.

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Cycling in Pegasus The Cyclettes Club - Pegasus The Cyclettes Club (the women’s bike group in Pegasus) is ‘1-year-old’ and has grown in numbers over the last 6 months, there are now more than 12 regular cyclists joining the Wednesday rides.

Some Members also meet up on other days for various longer trips - e-bikes are now providing a new level of fun.

The cycle tracks created from Pegasus to Waikuku and through to the Waimakariri river mouth, are well maintained and provide great opportunities to exercise and socialise; there’s always a café within riding distance.

5 February Wednesday 5 February see’s a round

trip to Pushbikes (Rangiora store), for a ½ hour Tutorial which will cover chain maintenance, tyre removal / repair and bike rack do’s and don’ts.

If you want to be part of the fun, call Chris 027 442 0899

Geoff McMillian - Sudden Cardiac Arrest!

Words to put the frighteners on anyone, yet people from all walks of life can be subjected to SCA, I was in June 2011, after suffering a heart attack (they are different).

For me the saving grace was that I was in the hospital when I had the heart attack and I was in theatre when SCA took place, so I was very lucky.

After languishing in the doldrums for some time and accumulating far too many “why me’s” I decided to take up some physical activity. My wife is a triathlete (and a fairly good one at that!) but I’m an atrocious swimmer so I took up duathlon (run-bike-run) and found out I was about as good at that as I was a swimmer!

I went looking for some regular run training and found Hagley parkrun, my first run there was their 10th. After a while I decided this would be a great idea to bring to North Canterbury and as we have a 2.50km loop at Lake Pegasus that would be an ideal place for a new parkrun.

After discussing this with the necessary

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authorities and gaining their permission Pegasus parkrun was ‘born’.

And it goes from strength to strength, parkrun is a global phenomenon that is self-imbedded in Community Spirit, it’s a weekly event, every Saturday, same time 8.00am start, it’s timed and recorded for participants, it’s inclusive - Walkers, Joggers, Runners, Buggy pushers & furry friends on a lead (dogs that is) are all welcome at Pegasus parkrun.

With the 200th running of our local event, I’ve decided to hand the reins over to Jackie Hancock and Trudy Diggs - as I pursue a wider audience, I’ve taken a role as South Island Event Ambassador for parkrun and will be both supporting existing events and bringing new ones on.

You’ll still see me at Pegasus frequently, either in one of my parkrun shirts, or my Cardiac Athletes running singlet, or if not those it will be in one of the dress up outfits I so easily get talked into.

Thanks to all Volunteers and participants, I’ll see you out there!

Geoff McMillan

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This month with Harry February 2020 Recently during a bit of a dungout I came across a sort of scrapbook I had kept many years ago. Mainly newspaper reports of local events such as the school centennial, the mysteries of establishing Pegasus etc, pictures I liked the look of such as several of Elle McPherson and so on. There is even a story about a local man who caught a paua that was 2 millimetres too short and proved costly. What really made me sit up and dream about the past was an article written by Frank Haden in his weekly column in the Sunday Star-Times.

Could be a bit controversial could Frank, called a spade a spade did Frank, told it as it was did our Frank, which made for compulsory reading did Frank’s column. On 21 December 1997, Frank wrote a story entitled “when boys were boys and parents weren’t included” Remembering the pleasure he had had as a member of a scout troop as a youngster, he had encouraged a young relative to join the local group. A bit later he asked the lad how things were going and was informed the scout troop had closed down due to a lack of parent involvement. Frank writes (and what is in the indices are direct quotes).

“Parents??? Yes, it doesn’t work unless the parents are involved.

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endemic burglarising, dope smoking, alcoholism and a rape every five minutes.

The answer is to make sure your children learn quickly to be independent. People who let their children depend on them will produce spineless, self- indulgent ne’er-do-wells with barely enough energy to join the nearest dole queue. Boys of 10, 11 and 12 apparently can’t be trusted to organise themselves the way we used to because these days the parents have to be involved., The very last thing we wanted was to have parents involved in the way ewe ran the scout troop I belonged to.”

He goes on to describe the activities his troop did. “We could catch fish, eels and rabbits, cook good meals over open fires and wash plenty of greasy dishes without soap. We could carry our own camping gear on our backs. Dig and use latrines that didn’t smell and were not a health hazard.

We sharpened our own knives on river stones, built suspension bridges, mastered as many specialized knots as the average seaman and knew how to find the shallowest part of a river to wade across”.

All of this contrasts strangely, and ominously, with what a modern scout troop regards as a camp. It entails being carted to the camp in a convoy of parent’s cars, bedding down in feather-filled sleeping bags in permanent buildings and eating meals prepared by the same devoted parents. All that caper teaches you is how to be a “shiftless bludger”

He goes on to have a dig at parents and the school system.

“Even more ominous is the way the politically correct parents must be involved syndrome extends into education. Parents are expected to take a full and energetic part in running the local school, making the decisions about the way the school is run that used to belong to the principals and teachers. The parents are simply interfering in the professional decisionmaking. It’s no wonder teachers make such a hash of the segments of schooling they are left with.”

Frank finishes his column with “at 10,11 and 12 we knew the value of our homes, and the value of our parents. But we didn’t regard them as indispensable. We could stand on

our own feet and we didn’t have to be taught not to rob houses or attack defenceless old women. We knew without being told” For many years Woodend had a strong and vibrant scout troop fed by an equally strong and vibrant cub pack. Started by the Rev J H Haslam about 1912 the Woodend troop flourished catering for boys from as far afield as Waikuku and Tuahiwi. In the 1930s Woodend scouts gained a bit of welcome publicity when three members; Gordon Appleton, Laurie Southen and Ken Sheppard fished local lass Lucy Crawford out of the Ashley River. All three received suitably inscribed medals and citations for preventing a drowning tragedy.

TBC JH

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Press Release – Rangiora Lions Club 23 January 2020 Lions Ramble Supports Koru Care Koru Care Christchurch will receive funds raised from the Lions Club 2020 Ashley River Ramble on Sunday 1 March.

Chair of the organising committee, Mike Clemens, said that the group was impressed with this charity, which gives a once in a lifetime experience to local children suffering serious medical issues. By giving funds locally, the proceeds will be used to support children from the Canterbury region.

The Ashley River Ramble event will follow the same scenic

track as the 2019 event, with cyclists, runners and walkers travelling 12km along the Ashley-Rakahuri stop banks from Waikuku Beach to the Ashley River Picnic Grounds in Rangiora.

There will be transport available for runners/walkers back to Waikuku for a small fee.

Last year’s participants ranged from primary school age to over 70s, and completion times from around 35 minutes to a leisurely 2.5 hours.

Students from Loburn School used the event to complete a task for the William Pike Challenge, and there was good natured competition between those in local cycle, fitness and running groups.

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the Rangiora High School Leos Club.

All participants receive a number for a lucky prize draw, with a large range of prizes including a family accommodation and pools prize for Hanmer Springs, supported by Hanmer Springs Top Ten Holiday Park and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve.

Tickets are $20 Adult, $10 Child or $40 for family / group of 4 people and can be purchased online at www.ashleyriverramble.nz or by calling Kirstyn on 021 312 230.

Press Release Contacts: Kirstyn Barnett - Rangiora Lions Club 021 312 230 Simon Tozer (President) - Rangiora Lions Club - 021 118 0071

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Woodend Community Association Social Function We had a great end of year celebration at the Woodend Tavern and we would like to thanks Ted Marris, Josh Lilly and Stu Hide for supplying us with nibbles.

Woodend Community Cultural and Hangi day

Rally for Woodend

By now you all should be well aware about the Rally for Woodend which is being held Sunday 9 February at 12.30pm, Owen Stalker Park. We encourage as many of you possible to attend as we all have to work together to try and influence NZTA This was held on the 29 November and was a great community day for Woodend. Hopefully this can become a yearly event. The meal was enjoyed by around 450 people from across numerous Woodend groups.

Woodend War Memorial Opening Day On Sun 8th Dec the Woodend Memorial was unveiled and was well attended by the local community.

It is great to finally have somewhere to honour our local fallen service personnel. Thank you to the Woodend Lions and especially to Ian Lennie for all the work done to get this to completion.

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/ Government to put the Woodend Bypass and also the safety corridor improvements into action.

WCA 2019 /2020 - Projects • Each year we set ourselves some projects to work on. Our current list is:

• Community Hangi and Cultural day which has just taken place • Mobile stage for the Community Centre. Fundraising is under way and we hope to complete this by Jan 2020 • Seating or picnic tables around the War Memorial • Toilet block by the Bowling Club – upgrade/mural • Woodend Beach playground & toilets If anyone has any other ideas for Woodend projects, please let us know.

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

Welcome back to our existing families and all new families starting with us this year. Our school term begins on Wednesday 29 January.

We welcome three new staff starting with us this year; Roz Ellis, Olivia Wallace and Annie Easter.

Our annual Family / Fish & Chip Night is planned for Friday 14 February from 5.30pm – 7.00pm, bring along your tea and enjoy meeting the staff and other families. Games and activities are planned for the children. All families are most welcome to attend.

This term is going to be a busy one with our seniors setting off to Wainui Camp at the start of term and lots of other exciting things are planned for other teams.

Any enquiries can be made through the office on office@woodend.school. nz or by contacting Adrienne Simpson, Principal a.simpson@woodend.school. nz We look forward to seeing you all next week.

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Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor Sub-Committee - the Woodend Bypass shouldn’t be Bypassed We encourage you all to come to the rally planned on Sunday 9th February at Owen Stalker Park on SH1 in Woodend at 12.30 pm.

This is your community and it is time to stand up for it.

The Woodend Pegasus SH1 subcommittee has written the following open letter to the Minister of Transport and copied it to the Prime Minister, the Associate Ministers of Transport and to NZTA. Open Letter to the Minister of Transport re Woodend Bypass The frustration in our communities over the slow progress of safety improvements on SH1 and the Woodend Bypass not being included in the 10-year plan is acute. To this end a small group of community representatives formed the Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor sub-committee and we are writing to you in this capacity.

We have been working collaboratively with the Waimakariri District Council, local residents’ groups, businesses, the local community board, the Woodend School and residents. We want to see action taken to make SH1 safer from the Ashley River to the intersection with Williams Street. Our group is also advocating for funding for the Woodend Bypass to be approved.

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we would like to encourage you to include the Woodend Bypass as a priority investment by the Government in the future of this growing and key area. The Bypass is designated in the Waimakariri District Council District Plan.

At present NZTA are in the process of determining safety improvements for the section of SH1 from Saltwater Creek to Belfast. This follows on from four consultations on safety improvements in three years. The latest of which closed in September 2019. We are waiting for confirmation of what safety improvements will be made and the timeframes. A concern is that the implementation of any safety improvements could be lengthy with final design, business case development, funding consideration, decision and action. Our group would like to see the following safety improvements given a high priority and completed quickly: •Signalised pedestrian crossing at Woodend School, there is currently only a kea crossing •50 km/h speed limit moved further south from Woodend •Speed reduction to 50 km/h north of the Pegasus roundabout to Woodend •Speed reduction through Waikuku township to 60 km/h.

At present Woodend has no pedestrian crossings, only a kea crossing by the School. The latest figures from NZTA in 2018 have 17,399 vehicles travelling past Woodend School every day, 11.3% of which are heavy vehicles. However,

we understand that traffic counts in May 2019 had over 19,000 vehicles a day. The figures are forecast to grow significantly over coming years.

Why the Woodend Bypass should not be Bypassed It is likely that any safety improvements made to SH1 between Ashley and Belfast, including the Woodend Corridor, will have some negative impacts. This includes traffic in Woodend backing up, particularly at peak hours and Sunday afternoons, to negotiate roundabouts and/or traffic lights. Safety improvements implemented are unlikely to address the following issues which will only be fully addressed by the Woodend Bypass: •safe pedestrian and cycle access between the fast-growing communities of Woodend, Pegasus and Ravenswood •limited transport choices for school pupils from Waikuku, Woodend and Pegasus as at present they are unable to cycle safely to the high school they are zoned for in Kaiapoi •Woodend becoming a cohesive community, allowing residents and visitors safe access to businesses and homes •easy and safe access to Woodend school for pupils and caregivers

neighbouring district with Hurunui commuters perhaps able to access public transport options from our area •resilience of the roading network to avoid disruption when accidents occur on SH1 •enabling a second permanent road to be constructed into Pegasus linking to Gladstone Road through to Woodend allowing for emergencies and increased traffic movements as the population grows. The only permanent road in and out of Pegasus has been closed on a number of occasions in recent years, including for fire, car accidents at the roundabout on SH1, and a diesel spill.

Any safety improvements such as roundabouts and/or traffic lights in Woodend, whilst helping with some safety issues will also have some negative impacts which can only be resolved by the opening of the Woodend Bypass, including: •environmental impact on Woodend which will worsen with vehicles backing up at the roundabouts and lights. This includes noise from braking vehicles, particularly heavy vehicles, and the exhaust fumes from vehicles idling. At peak hours and on Sunday afternoons this will have a significant impact

•environmental improvements in Woodend

•safety issues with traffic backed up through Woodend and to the south of Woodend

•improvements for public transport, including rapid transit options from the Woodend/Pegasus area. This could also have an impact on our

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Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Monday 2 March is the start of the indoor bowling season and we are keen to have new members.

We are a small, friendly club and welcome new members of all ages.

All bowls are supplied and the subscription for the season is $50.

Give indoor bowling a try, we meet on a Monday evening during the Autumn and Winter months.

Please call into the Woodend Community Centre on a MONDAY evening by 7.15pm.

For further information please contact: Club President Gillian Small - 310 6772 Club Captain -Rex Macauley - 313 3627 (021 126 3344)

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

Experienced Foot Care Specialist Heather will be happy to help.

Phone 021 288 9618 for an appointment.

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Woodend Rugby Club Registration Dates Registration Dates for the 2020 Season Tuesday 11th February 2020 6.00pm to 8.00pm Sunday 16th February 2020 10.00am to 12.00pm At Woodend Rugby Club, 202 Gladstone Road, Woodend Any questions do not hesitate to contact us: Junior Registrations -Michelle Tocker Ph 021 267 1429 Senior Registrations - Matthew McLeod Ph 027 722 8011

Reunion for Player Managers and Coaches of The Woodend Senior Teams Between 1981-1989 1 - 3 May 2020 Contact Mark Paterson 027 534 9112 mark.paterson@til.kiwi or Phil Henry 021 322 543 phil.henry@nzbakels.co.nz for further details.

The Woodpecker reaches UK Feedback from a reader “I have retired back to the UK after some thirty-five years in Woodend Lions being a Charter Member, so keen to keep in touch with an area I have known so well. I especially enjoy and congratulate your bright new vision for the publication and constant updates on the Woodend area.

I always look forward to reading the articles from John Harris as he would be one of the last remaining active charter members of the club. It was so lovely to see the memorial dedicated at last, a project started while I was president in the Lions centennial year.

President Ian has sent the coverage documents and photos to me.

Woodend has now a historical focal point for all to admire, celebrate and enjoy.”

David Marks Past President Woodend Lions Club

Woodend Methodist Church Welcome to the start of a new year and a new decade. We hope you have all had a great Xmas and New Year and a good start to 2020. Our Minister will be back refreshed on 2 February after a month-long break in Hamilton with his extended family.

Woodend Methodist Church has had a busy time in the last few weeks celebrating a christening, a funeral and Leicester’s 90th birthday.

Our Church Service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

‘FF’ Friendly Friday – The first Friendly Friday for the year will be held on Friday 14 February at Trinity Methodist, King Street, Rangiora from 9-11 a.m. It is an opportunity for the community to visit our facilities, have free morning tea and a chat, and purchase reasonably priced goods.

Sunday Breakfast Church Woodend 23 February at 9 a.m. All welcome to join us at our first Sunday Breakfast Church for the year. We will have breakfast in the hall followed by a short talk by a guest speaker.

Woodend Movies – The movies will recommence on Wednesday 4 March at 1 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME. The movie will be a 1970 British drama film based on a novel

by E Nesbit starring Dinah Sheridan, Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett and Bernard Cribbins. Afternoon tea served for a gold coin donation. Any queries contact Evelyn 312 7740 or Ruth 312 2094.

On Saturday 21 March at 7 p.m. in the Church for a fundraiser we are screening a 1942 remake American romantic film which starred Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It is not just the best-loved movie, but the best remembered. Entry is $5.

THE BELLRINGERS are performing at the Woodend Church on the afternoon of Sunday 29 March. Time will be confirmed in the March Woodpecker.

Entry fee will be $5. This is a chance to hear this amazing group playing their bells.

A treat not to be missed.

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(Cont’d from previous page) Car Boot Sale at Woodend Methodist Church – at a later date. Watch this space.

Woodend Church / Hall bookings – contact Evelyn 3127740.

Woodend Netball Trials Grade Trials / Registration – Trial dates to be Sunday 23 Feb, 10am and Thursday 27 Feb, 6pm. Registration fee (not refundable) of $50 to be paid on the first trial date.

Primary Trials (Yrs 7-8) – Trial dates to be Tues 10 and Thurs 12 March at 3.30pm.

All grade and primary players MUST attend both trials.

Future Ferns (Yrs 3-6) – Registration only Thurs 12 March Please register online at www.sporty. co.nz/woodendnetball Any queries contact Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365 or Rachael Paterson 021 166 2740

Woodend Playcentre We provide a fun and safe environment where children ages 0-6 can come with their whānau to learn and thrive through free-play and exploration. This year we’ve had many adventures which include exploring Spencer Park, a bus ride to the Kaiapoi Library for story time and an exciting day out at Ferrymead Heritage Park.

Your first three visits are free come and join us one morning soon!

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15am – 12:30pm Located behind the Woodend Community Centre 6 School Road woodend@Playcentre.org.nz 027 353 2131

Woodend School Lego Club Woodend school Lego Club require donations of Lego or sponsorship for the new club starting this term. Any condition considered, Lego only please.

Contact Chris on 027 645 4896

Massage Therapy Do you suffer with neck / shoulder pain, muscle tension, stress?

Carolyn Marlowe (Certified Massage Therapist) is available for therapeutic massage (relaxation, deep tissue, sports, reflexology) in Woodend.

Benefits of regular massage include reduced pain/discomfort, treatment of injuries, enhanced performance and decreased stress levels.

Phone 021 279 5555

Debs Private Driving Service Supporting locals to appts, airport pick up or drop off, shopping, outings etc.

Getting you home safely.

Phone 021 289 9256 or email dtooby.nz@gmail.com

Woodend-Sefton Community Board Around the Community The unveiling and dedication of the Woodend War Memorial was moving and well attended. This Woodend Lions project is very different from most as it reflects a pillbox with poppies and barbed wired etched into the concrete base. If you haven’t already, check it out in School Road. The Board had previously donated $5000 toward this project.

The Woodend Cultural and Hāngi Day at the Woodend School was a great showcase of talent from the pupils and the hāngi was a great way to finish. The Board donated $500 toward this event.

The Sefton Community Group ran their annual Carols in the Domain at Sefton just prior to Christmas. The Board donated $400 toward this event.

Meeting Update There were three deputations at our meeting held in December. A group of keen and active locals shared their idea to establish a MenzShed in the Woodend/ Pegasus area. A dozen people get together each week and are looking for a more permanent base to work from so they can encourage others to join in.

The Pegasus Radio Sailing Club presented in support of their

funding application to refurbish six yachts. The yachts will be available for the public at Lake Pegasus and the Board were pleased to approve a grant of $500.

We heard from the Frazer family the history behind a request to name a private lane after their family. The lane will be off Rangiora Woodend Road where the family farm named after their grandfather, Joe Frazer, is located. The Frazer family have farmed in the District since 1903 and in the current location since 1937. Joe Frazer and his son, Brian, have been involved in the community for many years. The Board were supportive of the request and approved the road be named Frazer Farm Lane.

Keep informed Through Facebook: @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Check the Council website for more information at: https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/y our-council/council-boards-andcommittees/woodend-seftoncommunity-board Our next meeting is at the Pegasus Community Centre on Monday 10 February starting at the new time of 6pm, all are welcome.

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A Word from the Mayor Dan Gordon Working for Woodend and Waimakariri Recent news that the Government has a renewed intent to invest in infrastructure has reignited discussions around the State Highway bypass for Woodend.

This bypass is something that’s been contemplated and discussed for more than 20 years between the Council, Woodend Community and NZ Transport Agency.

The Council cannot force investment in State Highways, but we have put a designated route in the District Plan which allows for the project to take place.

What we’re asking for is a commitment from NZTA to start design so when funding becomes available there are no further reasons to prevent the project proceeding.

Transport is something I’m passionate about. Projects like this make tangible differences in the safety and health of our community.

People of Woodend know how dangerous it is having a State Highway running through the centre of town.

And as our community grows it’s important we keep our current and new residents safe, and plan ahead for infrastructure that will allow us to grow while remaining safe.

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20,000 through Woodend daily now and this will continue to grow.

We need to act now to ensure our community is safe.

This is why I’ve written to Transport Minister Phil Twyford seeking a meeting to encourage the Woodend Bypass becoming a project of priority and to discuss both long and shortterm ways that NZTA can make the Woodend community safer.

For the last year we’ve heard about the planned short-term safety improvements being investigated for Woodend and residents want to see some action.

If you would like to send a signal to the Transport Minister and NZTA please join me and Waimakariri’s MP Matt Doocey at the Rally for Woodend on Sunday, 9 Feb from 12.30pm at Owen Stalker Park.

WOODEND BOWLING CLUB COMMUNITY FUN BOWLS Each Thursday night in March starting 5th at 6pm Enter as a triples team. Bowls available SUPPER – MUSIC - REFRESHMENTS $1000 PRIZES including SPOT PRIZES of 8 x $50 vouchers from our sponsor THE GOOD HOME PEGASUS Entry forms from Alan Pegley (0274377260) or email pegley306@gmail.com Cost $50 per team

PRGI – Pegasus Info Page – February 2020 PRGI UPDATE The Pegasus Residents Group finished 2019 by: • •

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Organising and running the annual Christmas at the Lake event in early December.

Unfortunately, because of the wind on the day, a scaled down event was necessary, however it was a fun event for all. Gina and Shane Keating did the entertainment, Gina also organised the PB School Kapahaka Group to perform. We wish to thank our wonderful sponsors for making the day possible.

On Christmas Eve we joined The Grace Church to bring Christmas Carols for the community outside the Good Home. An estimated 150 people enjoyed the event.

We will be meeting with the Towns new owners, Templeton Groupearly this year and will have the chance to discuss some areas of concern. For example, we will be seeking to understand their intentions regarding the lake among other issues.

We are in contact with the responsible parties regard the waterfall and have been told that a new part will be installed as soon as possible.

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Templeton Group, as the lake owners, are aware of the waterfall issue and we will be talking to them about this if it has not been fixed at the time of our meeting.

The Community Centre (in the same block as The Flat White) is open Monday’s from 2.00-4.00 and Fridays 9.30-11.30 and proving popular. As more volunteers come forward, we will look to increase the opening hours.

This year (as last year) will have many issues for us to grapple with as a committee, and we look forward to connecting with the community about these.

Happy new year. Roger Rule, President PRGI RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA All Pegasus residents are welcome to come along to Ronel’s Community Cuppa on Wednesday 12 February from 10.45am at the Pegasus Community Centre. This is a FREE event and a fun opportunity to meet some new people. We encourage people new to Pegasus to join us as this is a great place to learn more about your Town.

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Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade 8 Eders Road Woodend Phone 033127794 IN MEMORY - Serving Member - Fire Fighter Selise (Sel) Lo Tam It is with great sadness that we had to recently announce the passing of our beloved colleague Fire Fighter Selise (Sel) Lo Tam who was held in high regard within our volunteer fire brigade. He passed away on the morning of the 7th January following a battle with cancer.

Fire Fighter Selise (Sel) Lo Tam. 14 April 1964 -7 January 2020 Sel was a quiet man with a wealth of experience, not only as a firefighter, but also as a Senior Training Instructor for the company he worked for, Vertical Horizonz New Zealand Group. Sels’s advanced training skills and mentoring came in handy when training our less experienced firefighters, and he never hesitated to put his hand up to help. Sel served his brigade and the community for 7-1/2 years

Sel in his element - training and mentoring

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For those of us who knew Sel, we found him to be a very private man but his passing sparked an outpouring of support as friends, colleagues which included his employers Vertical Horizonz, Fire Emergency New Zealand, The Red Knights Motor Cycle Club and the New Zealand Army who paid a big part in his life, along with the Pacific Island community, paid tribute to a "selfless", "funny" and "vibrant" man. As some of our members stated “Sel was the sort of guy that would do anything for you. If you wanted a job done, he would get it done.” “He always wanted to keep busy. " “He was fantastic with the Brigade Members families”

Members of the Woodend Volunteer Fire brigade on Parade with the station siren sounding as Sel passes the Woodend Station for the last time

Prohibited Fire Season Is effective from midnight Friday 24th January 2020 until further notice and encompasses the land within the Hurunui District, Waimakariri District, Christchurch City (including Banks Peninsula) and Selwyn District.

NO FIRES are permitted during this time, all open-air fires are prohibited. The only exception is for cooking purposes and the following are permitted • • • •

gas-operated appliances, barbecues, wood-fire pizza ovens, Hāngi and Umu less than 2 metres in size.

All permits that have been previously issued are suspended until the prohibited season is lifted. Visit www.checkitsalright.nz to see which fires are allowed during this period.

Everyone has a responsibility to keep their community safe from fire. That means being fire safe and teaching your friends and family to be fire safe too.

Please take care undertaking any activities which could cause sparks. Make sure your lawns are mown regularly and don't use tools or machinery that give off sparks. If you need to mow your lawns, please do so during the early hours of the morning This is when the temperature is low, and the relative humidity is high.

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Our call statistics from the 26h November to January 24th The Brigade has turned out to a total of 34 emergency response callouts ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

4 x False Alarm 2 x Motor Vehicle Fires 5 x Rescue and Medical calls 4 x Structure Fires 6 x Vegetation Fires 5 x Calls to assist another brigade 2 X Private Fire Alarms 6 x Investigate smoke in the area

We are Recruiting Now, and we need you Almost anybody can join a volunteer fire brigade, male or female, young or old, for those looking to enhance their life skills or wanting to contribute to their community (The minimum application age for a volunteer is 16 with parental/guardian consent, or 18 and above).

FENZ along with Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade is committed to a supportive, inclusive and respectful working environment. We understand that our strength draws from our diversity, support for one another and community connection. We are welcoming applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity and educational background, and are stronger for having members with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills. We are currently seeking applicants who are available during the hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday or work in the Woodend area • •

Meet new people - Joining a volunteer brigade is a great way to meet new people and be part of the fabric of our community.

Learn new skills - Fire and Emergency is committed to supporting our volunteers’ safety, health and wellbeing. Our volunteers are fully trained to deal with the situations they’ll be facing.

Your training focuses on saving lives and resolving emergencies, while keeping you safe.

• • Come and See us at the Station on Sunday mornings between 10.00 and 11.00am or make an appointment to find out about this exciting opportunity.

Contact DCFO Grant on 0211311780

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•additional traffic past the Woodend School and business centre on SH1 if a no right turn from Rangiora Woodend Road is put in place.

Mark Paterson – Ph 027 534 9112 Shona Powell – Ph 021 0231 6152 Rhonda Mather Andrea Rigby Roger Rule Adrienne Simpson

The Woodend Bypass aligns with the priorities and strategic direction set out in the Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS), which places a greater emphasis on safety, access, the environment and value for money. The benefits would include: •prioritise safety, access to social and economic opportunities, transport choice, and resilience.

•provide safer journeys for all road users and pedestrians •provide more efficient and reliable travel in peak periods and on weekends •improve travel choice including easier and safer access to public transport and giving people the option to safely cycle or walk •improve the resilience of SH1 on a very busy section of road, which is a critical link between the top of the South Island and Christchurch and further south.

The Committee would like to invite you to visit Woodend. We would be happy to highlight some of the issues and problems locals are facing every day with SH1 bisecting their community.

Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor sub-

(Cont’d from Page 2) With all adverts and photographs being received in colour now, this means the digital issue is now almost full colour with only a few advertisers still using black and white adverts.

The Editor gave a short presentation to attendees where she profusely thanked the volunteers for all their hard work and efforts over the last year (and years).

The work that goes on behind the scenes to produce and delivery The Woodpecker is huge, and this is thanks not only to the volunteers, but also to the contributors; the advertisers as well as those who send in their community articles and wonderful photos.

The Editor hopes you enjoy the ‘new look’ of The Woodpecker and would love to hear your comments. The newsletter continues to go from strength to strength and is becoming more widely known with more and more subscribers, which can only help the people in the community and local businesses.

Here’s to a great 2020!

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Our team of Healthcare Professionals are refreshed after a happy festive season.

Our goal is to assist you in achieving the best possible health outcome for yourself and your family.

Pegasus Medical Centre is purposebuilt practice and equipped for modern healthcare. It includes a minor procedures operating theatre and facilities to accommodate visiting specialists and health professionals, in a family friendly environment.

Our Skin Cancer Clinic has the goal of early detection, using specialised equipment, and management of skin cancer, in an affordable and easily accessible way.

Todd who is with us till June 2020.

Menactra Vaccine (Meningococcal ACWY) is now fully funded for individuals aged 13 to 25 living in close-living situations. Zostavax (Shingles) vaccine is available free at 65. Until 31st March 2020. anyone aged 66-80 is eligible for a free vaccine.

A reminder: It is Pegasus Medical Centre’s policy to contact patients about their results ONLY if the results require further action. If your symptoms persist or get worse, it is important that you make a follow up appointment with your Doctor.

52 Pegasus Main street, Pegasus Town Ph 03 920 4060 www.pegasusmedicalcentre.co.nz

We currently have a registrar, Dr Chris

SAYGo Exercise Class SAYGo Exercise Class - 1.30pm Thursday, Pegasus Community Centre, Pegasus Main St. All Welcome. $2 donation please.

Steady As You Go (SAYGo) is the exercise class designed to help older people reduce their likelihood of having a fall.

Simple activities, seated in a chair, standing and walking.

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SAYGo Exercise Class (Cont’d) Proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength.

Participants feel physically better and more able.

Class members enjoy being with a social and friendly group of like-minded people.

Please note: no class 6 February (Waitangi Day)

Waimakariri Events FEBRUARY

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of 4 Stableford Scores). $160.00 per team of four. Get involved to support the volunteer fire brigade!

FEB EVENTS

22nd Guy Carter Comedian Magician and Hypnotist

1st Book Fair

9.00am – 2.00pm, St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, 23 Cass Street, Kaiapoi. Books $2.00 each or 6 books for $10.00.

Tea and coffee available. Donations of good quality books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaws are most welcome.

2nd Pines Beach Gala Day – 90th Celebration

10.00am – 3.00pm, The Pines Beach Oval, Dunns Avenue, Kaiapoi. Celebrate the 90th year with stalls, arts & crafts and awesome entertainment! Cutting of the cake with Mayor Dan Gordon. Lots of fun for everyone with a baby competition, kids zone, and a water fight from the fire brigade to finish.

2nd Music in the Park with Glass Heart String Choir

3.00pm – 7.00pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora. A wonderful community event and free entry! Picnic in the park and support the Kaiapoi Food Forest with a gold coin donation.

6th Inflatafest

12.00pm – 5.00pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora. Fun HQ and friends fill Victoria Park with all things inflatable. Obstacle courses, paddle boats, water walkers, bounce houses, slides, mini golf and much more. Food truck alley and Mr Whippy plus some special guests.

Tickets $15.00. per child and this will give you a wristband for access on all activities for up to 5 hours, adults are free unless they play.

6th Interislander Summer Festival Rangiora Harness Races 10.00am, Rangiora

Racecourse, Rangiora. A stunning setting, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic live entertainment - this is summer NZ! Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and take advantage of the food stalls, live music, free kids entertainment and exciting racing action. General admission $10.00 per person.

Under 18s are free!

14th Ashley Rugby Club Golf Day 12pm, Rangiora Golf Club,

Golf Links Road, Rangiora. 8 Hole Teams Ambrose Competition Shotgun. Entry Fee: $55.00 per player or $200.00 per team of four.

18th Wine Tasting Evening

6th Kaiapoi Waitangi Day Family Celebrations

10.00am – 2.00pm, Trousselot Park, Charles Street, Kaiapoi.

Free Entry! Live entertainment, hangi ($10.00 pre-order tickets from Kaiapoi i-SITE, cash only), market and food stalls, raffle (drawn on the day), bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, and much more. All children’s activities are FREE. A great day out for all the family.

6.00pm – 7.30pm, Rangiora Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Rangiora.

New Zealand’s most entertaining wine personality, Yvonne Lorkin is going to crack into some wild and wonderful wine styles, and the talented caterers will be whipping up delicious food to match. Tickets are only $20.00 so book your seats today! For more information visit www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz

21st Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade Fundraising Tournament

12.00pm, Rangiora Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Rangiora. Teams Stableford Competition (Best 3

6.30pm – 10.30pm, Rangiora RSA, 82 Victoria Street, Rangiora.

A great night of comedy and hilarious hypnotism. Tickets available from the Rangiora RSA Club, $25.00 per person.

MARKETS Kaiapoi Farmers Market

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Saturday weekly, 9.30am – 12.30pm

Ohoka Farmers Market Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Friday weekly, 9.00am – 12.30pm

Oxford Farmers Market

Main St, Oxford. Sunday weekly, 9.00am – 12.00pm

Oxford Craft Market 29th Wellbeing Festival

10am – 3pm, Kaiapoi Food Forest, Kaiapoi. Wellbeing Festival is back is and is bigger and better! Enjoy demonstrations (including yoga and tai chi), learning opportunities and an opportunity to connect with nature. For more information visit www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz

Woodford Glen Speedway

Oxford Town Hall, Oxford.

First Sunday of each month, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Rangiora Sunday Market

Blake St Carpark, Rangiora.

Every Second Sunday, 10.00am – 2.00pm. 20 Jan, check Facebook page for dates.

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1st Ashley River Ramble

8.30am – 12.30pm, Waikuku.

Enjoy a fun run, walk or cycle 12km along the Ashley-Rakahuri River from Waikuku Beach to Rangiora.

ART EXHIBITIONS Arts in Oxford Summer Show 72 Main St, Oxford.

1 Feb - 26 Jan, Marilyn ReaMenzies: Extinction is Forever.

Art on the Quay

Kaiapoi Civic Centre, Kaiapoi.

Qwerky Werks – Digital Arts by Hamish Reid, 23rd January - 4th March.

Chamber Gallery Rangiora

Rangiora Library, 20th Jan – 20th February, ‘Courage’ – an exhibition by Tobias Gilsenan.

1st Kaiapoi River Carnival and Boat Show 10.00am – 3.00pm, Kaiapoi River. Fun for the entire family with lots of water activities.

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St Barnabas Happy New Year to you! We hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Christmas.

Our Christmas services were a blessing to all those who attended them. The carol service and midnight communion are, in their different ways, a beautiful lead up to Christmas; and the Christmas Day service itself, a peaceful and poignant reminder of ‘the reason for the season’.

The 4.30 services are now back underway, having recommenced on 19 January. The adults are following a very good Bible Project series; and for the young folk, there are studies on the Beatitudes, from the Sermon on the Mount. Our youth range from under five to teens; and this year we have introduced a Sunday Bible Study group for the under fives. We have also already had our first baptism for the year, on 26 January, when a delightful little girl from the 4.30 congregation was dedicated to God. The Women’s Group is now up and running again, starting on 29 January after a year’s break. At present they are studying the book of Romans and will be meeting on a fortnightly basis.

The Tribe youth group will be meeting up for the first time this year on 8 February and are already looking forward to it. There will also be a Teen Bible Study Group starting up – if you are interested in finding out more about this, please phone Amy on 021 234 4253.

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be running on Wednesdays as usual from 10 am. In November we sadly said goodbye to Litia, who has done such a wonderful job of leading Mainly Music. When it restarts, the leadership role will be taken by Ruth, who did such a great job of covering for Litia when she was sick last year and so will be known to most of you already. She and all the team are looking forward to seeing you all again this month.

Looking ahead a few months, we are hoping to run another Lenten Home Group in the seven weeks leading up to Easter. We will keep you posted on that, in case you would like to join us.

In the meantime, as we enjoy the hot weather, we will be thinking of and praying for all the areas affected by drought and fire, especially in Australia. Keep safe everyone!

Tūhaitara Coastal Park On behalf of the staff at Tūhaitara Coastal Park we hope everyone has had a safe and relaxing summer so far.

Beaches and tracks have been well utilized this summer and we expect to see more people in the park these last few weeks of the school holidays. We have our full team back at work after the Christmas / New year’s holiday and are busily chipping away at projects around the park. Current projects include track maintenance and watering our newly planted restoration areas that are still establishing and require extra moisture to survive the dry summer season. If you would like to know more about what we are doing at the park check out our ‘Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park’

Don’t miss OUR SEAWEEK MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE on Sunday 1 March To help celebrate our special coastline during Seaweek 2020, we are hosting a 14km round-trip mountain bike ride that will showcase a mix of projects underway to restore and protect snsitive ecosystems in the area.

Bring your own bike, helmet, and water bottle; all riding will be on trails and quiet roads. Children must be accompanied by an adult AND able to ride confidently.

Facebook page for information and upcoming volunteer events.

Bruce Banks Environmental Education Award-Applications are OPEN! We very pleased to announce that applications are now open for our annual Bruce Banks Environmental Education Award. This award is open to any student with an idea for a new project that enhances biodiversity in the Waimakariri District.

Last year’s winners included a native pollinator garden and a habitat for native lizards.

Applications can be downloaded from our website www.tuhaitarpark.org.nz OR by emailing us at tkot.enquiries@ farmside.co.nz.

We also have printed copies at the park office located at Woodend Beach Domain. Good luck to those who would like to apply and rememberapplications must be received by 28 February!

Meet at the Woodend Beach Domain, Te Kohaka o Tūhaitara Trust office.

The ride will start at 3:30pm and end by 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Photo 1- Pegasus Beach on a lovely sunny day Photo 2- Contractors undertaking willow control in the Pegasus/Te Kohanga Wetland

Woodend Spring Flower Show

AGM 1.30pm - 24 February 2020 At the Cotton Residence, Waiora Lane, Waikuku NEW MEMBERS MOST WELCOME For further information Ph 313 8410

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Pegasus Parkrun Free, weekly, timed 5km run, jog or walk around beautiful Lake Pegasus.

Register for free at www.parkrun.co.nz, print and bring your barcode and come and join the fun.

Upcoming events: • 22 February will see our 200th Pegasus parkrun as well as a TUTU themed event!

• 29 February – Leap Day fun • 7 March – Children take over parkrun for ‘Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki’ ‘National Children’s day’ This Christmas and New Year saw record numbers for parkrun all over the world and some really good numbers of people attending our events here in Pegasus.

Christmas day saw 87 people, some in crazy fancy dress take on our course, New Year’s Day also saw 98 runners, joggers and walkers participate – with some then heading off to do the double with Hagley parkrun, who held their parkrun at 9:30am instead of the usual 8.00am so that people could run at both Pegasus and Foster park (Rolleston) and then head to Hagley to do a 2nd parkrun for the day!

Hope to see you there!

Jackie (Event Director)

Pegasus parkrun tips: • Don’t forget your barcode! See your initial registration email, your weekly parkrun newsletter, previous results emails, or you can request a reminder email. Phones don’t scan, so please bring a printed copy.

• We operate a ‘No barcode, No result’ policy. If you forget your printed barcode, you won’t get a time.

• Coming along for the first time?

Please make sure you have registered and also read the course description on our website. There is a First Timers Briefing at 7.45 every Saturday too • Did you run this week? Check out the results page and news page which includes event reports - we normally update these a day or two after the event • You look great! Have a look at the event photos on our Facebook page!

• Want to know more? Read about us and the event on our website: https://www.parkrun.co.nz/ pegasus/ • This event is run by volunteers who love running; if you would like to join us and help out by volunteering, find out more on our volunteering page: https://www. parkrun.co.nz/pegasus/volunteer/

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Experience Filipino music, dance, a cooking demo, food stalls as well as an exhibition and a presentation.

Then watch the movie “Seven Sundays� which shows the ups and downs of life for a Filipino family.

This is the first of five events happening in 2020.

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Find out more via our website: waimakariri.govt.nz/community/working-with-the-community or follow WaimakaririCommunity on Facebook.

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Pegasus Plus Group Pegasus Plus is a social group for Pegasus residents plus those in surrounding areas.

Our aim is for semi-retired and retired people to come along, socialise, meet new people and have fun with a variety of activities which may include: - Quiz, Bingo, Indoor Bowls, Card Table etc.

Refreshments and Raffle at each group meeting.

Join us at the Pegasus Community Centre from 1pm - 3pm every FOURTH Wednesday of the month from February through to November.

Entry $2, which covers room hire and beverages.

For further information contact: Kay or David Mills Phone: 03 920 0126 or see you there.

Meetings for 2020 • • • • • • • • • •

26 February 25 March 22 April 27 May 24 June 22 July 26 August 23 September 28 October 25 November

Pegasus Craft Group Social meetings of people with a common interest.

Typically marked by consuming refreshments and laughter while doing patchwork, embroidery and other types of crafts.

Light assistance by group leaders or fellow crafters will be available. No bookings needed.

For more information please contact Jenny at email: jenniferanneroper@ gmail.com.

February Meetings at the Pegasus Community Centre. Sun 16 February, 9am to 12 and Wednesday 19 February, 1pm to 4pm.

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS - Cont’d on Page 51 GLADSTONE PARK ADVISORY GROUP Chairperson, Mark Paterson - 312 7439

WAIKUKU BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com

LIONS CLUB OF PEGASUS President - Amanda Smith - 027 422 2648

WOODEND BADMINTON CLUB Paul Henderson 0274 925 936

LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND President: Ian Lennie - 920 1576 Youth Centre Co-ordinator: John Harris - 313 7832

WOODEND BOWLING CLUB President Alan Pegley 310 6772 Secretary Phil Harris 327 6553

NATURE’S PLAY PRESCHOOL PEGASUS Tel: 943 4935 pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz www.naturesplay.co.nz 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 HOME GROUPS: Men’s Group: Andrew Clark 021 073 5730 Women’s Group: Amy Clark 021 234 4253 MAINLY MUSIC Litia Maclean 313 8678 / 022 052 2674 litia_crowe@hotmail.com TOY LIBRARY rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL Tel: 313 2141 tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool www.tuahiwicommunitypreschool WOODEND SEFTON COMMUNITY BOARD Chairperson Shona Powell 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Deputy Chairperson Andrew Thompson Page 49 The Woodpecker February 2020

WOODEND BOYS’ CLUB John Harris 313 7832 WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB President Doug Tatterson 423 3879 Secretary Lynn Muir 312 2027 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 GARDEN CLUB President Shirley Wheeler 327 3416 Secretary Lynn Oliff 310 0575 Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120 WOODEND GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY & NETBALL President Tony Hurley 312 7311 WOODEND GYM CLUB Stephanie 312 2993 WOODEND INDOOR BOWLING CLUB President Gillian Small 313 0957 Captain Rex Macauley 313 3627 WOODEND JUNIOR CRICKET Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 WOODEND METHODIST CHURCH Minister Rev. Veitomoni Siufanga 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 WOODEND NETBALL CLUB President Caitlin Loose 312 2237

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS - (Cont’d) Secretary Rachael Paterson 312 7439 WOODEND PLAY CENTRE 027 353 2131 woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY Jana Thorn 312 7654 office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz WOODEND RUGBY CLUB www.woodendrugby.co.nz President Wendy Giles 021 355 336

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K e e p ing co o l! with Paws Vets.

Keeping pets out of hot cars, exercising when it is cooler and providing shade seem common sense. However, some breeds of cats and dogs, especially those with short noses or long coats, may need some extra help if the weather heats up.

Have you tried.....

- ice cubes in their water bowls or ice treats (they can even be flavoured).

- cooling mats seem to be very effective and comfortable.

- fans, sprinklers or misting their coat with water. Evaporating water is a great cooler.

And of course paddling pools!

So keep cool this summer and remember, prevention is better than needing a cure.

CONTACTS: PHONE: 03 312 2669 EMAIL: pawsvets@gmail.com ADDRESS: 71 Main North Road, Woodend (between vegetable and coffee shops) HOURS: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Wednesdays

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