The Woodpecker February 2021

February 2021

Produced for the community, by the community

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Editor’s Note

Kia ora everyone

Happy New Year to you all! Hope you all had a great time over the holiday period and enjoyed time with family and friends?

This month I thought I would focus on some areas which you may not be aware of so you can have a better understanding of how The Woodpecker operates and to fill in some gaps from what you already may know.

The Woodpecker Community Trust is a registered charity which relies totally on income from its advertisers and donations. Historically funding has been sought to ensure financial viability.

The main and largest cost for The Woodpecker is the printing, with the other being a retainer paid to the Editor. The aim is to ensure both these expenses are covered by advertising.

members, all of which are voluntary, some of which represent groups such as Lions, Woodend Primary School and Woodend Community Association, with the others being co-opted on as individuals.

The Woodpecker doesn’t have an office nor staff and the Editor’s (my) Woodpecker hours are worked around my business which I’ve run for nearly six years.

The Woodpecker is delivered to your homes by our wonderful voluntary deliverers of which we have over 20, who diligently deliver to your door each month no matter what the weather.

Whilst the printers are a business and charge us a ‘normal’ rate, they go above and beyond with help, support, ideas and suggestions which are greatly appreciated.

As you can see it’s a great operation managed, run and operated primarily by volunteers and has done for over forty years.

Whilst a retainer is paid to the Editor (myself), a large part of the role is voluntary of which the total hours are approximately 20+ hours a month.

For my part, I offered to do the voluntary role when the former Editor resigned over 2.5 years ago, as I wanted to be able to ‘give back’ and be involved in the community for the community.

Over and above this my role is as a Board member (Editor) and Secretary of The Woodpecker Community Trust which is completely voluntary.

The retainer was introduced based on the understanding such a large role is unlikely to be fulfilled in a full voluntary capacity.

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community for the community’.

It was also considered to be a good financial and business decision due the size of the role i.e. without an Editor there is no Woodpecker community publication.

Have a great month and thank you to you all for your support of The Woodpecker.

I have gained so much in this role. I’ve learned to use Apple Graphic Design software (InDesign). I’m not a graphic designer so this was a huge learning curve for me with many stressful moments, but the gain has been hugely rewarding on a personal level getting to know some wonderful local businesses and community groups.

I don’t want to finish this Editor note without mentioning and thanking those who have the biggest role, which are the contributors, both the community groups and articles and the advertisers i.e. local businesses.

Without them we wouldn’t have a community publication.

Somehow each month articles and adverts come pouring in giving us anything between 40 and 52-page publication. We work on the ratio must always being 40% adverts and 60% community stories, so there is a good balance for the reader – you!

Of course my thanks must also go to you, the reader. I often receive emails of thanks for a great read and its improvements over the last 2.5 years i.e. colour being introduced and modernised logo etc.

To have feedback like this reassures us as board trustees we are on the right track and providing a community publication - ‘produced by the Page 4 The Woodpecker February 2021

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst The Editor - Woodpecker ********************************

Congratulations to Editor Debs Taylor-Hayhurst & the Board of The Woodpecker Community Trust

I wish to join with residents in the Woodend, Tuahiwi, Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku communities to congratulate Editor Debs and members of the Board of The Woodpecker Community Trust for the very high standard that they have developed The Woodpecker to.

In her December 2020 editorial, Editor Debs mentioned that The Woodpecker had been in existence for around 40 years and had developed significantly during that time.

The Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group was a working committee of the Waimakariri District Council set up to run the Woodend Community Centre.

It had its own Booking Officer, the Treasurer collected the hall rentals and passed them on to the Council.

It also negotiated with the Council on matters of maintenance for the Hall.

Around the years 2001-2 it was depleted in members and one or two of us were asked to join the

Advisory Group. As soon as we joined we observed that the Advisory Group was not just a Group to run the Hall, but it also sponsored and ran The Woodpecker.

On the Advisory Group there were people who felt that their primary task was to run the Hall, and in our opinion, this was not a business-like situation for support for The Woodpecker.

We therefore made the decision to set up an independent Incorporated Charitable Trust to sponsor The Woodpecker and separate it from the running of the Community Centre.

There were at least four reasons for setting up an independent Incorporated Charitable Trust. These were: Advisory Group members could choose to be on the Hall Committee, or The Woodpecker Trust, or on both As a legal entity, all members of the Board of the Trust were personally protected when doing business with the community on behalf of The Woodpecker – this included the Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Advertising Convener and the Editor.

As an independent legal entity, The Woodpecker could criticise anything Woodend people considered to be bad District Council decisions for Woodend – something that is difficult to do when the District Council is sponsoring the newsletter, and As a Charitable Trust, the Woodpecker Board could apply to other funding Trusts such as Pub Charity, for financial

assistance in providing a community newsletter.

The registering of The Woodpecker Community Trust in September 2003 was a step for the better in the development of the newsletter.

Once again congratulations to the present Editor and Board members for significantly moving the development forward and every good wish for the future of The Woodpecker.

Irving Rutherford An Initial Board Member at registration and a former Editor

Woodend Netball Trials Grade Trials / Registration– Trial dates to be Sunday 28 February 2021, 10am and Thursday 4 March, 2021 at 6pm.

Registration fee (not refundable) of $50 to be paid on the first trial date.

Primary Trials (Yrs 7-8)– Trial dates to be Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 March at 3.30pm.

All grade and primary players MUST attend both trials.

Future Ferns (Yrs 3-6)– Registration only Thursday 11 March 2021 Please register online at www. sporty.co.nz/woodendnetball Any queries contact Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365 or Rachael Paterson 021 166 2740

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Woodend Friendship Club Our minispeaker gave an insightful talk on her experience of the meaning of ‘alone’. In 2017 she was with a group touring South India and was in a remote village which did have a hotel but little else.

That night she became very unwell and woke her room mate who alerted the tour guide, who came with another fellow tourist (who fortunately was a registered nurse) who diagnosed a heart attack and the need for urgent assistance. As there was no doctor, no hospital or ambulance, a vehicle was procured and she was taken to the nearest Clinic which was two hours away.

They arrived about 2.00am to find there were no suitable medications onsite so they were directed to another Clinic, another two hours away. This Clinic was also very basic but did have a final year Urology student (who was working nights to earn money) who had good English.

There also were no drugs apart from one injection of Papaverine, which had been ordered for a deceased patient and had not been returned. This drug helps blood vessels to widen and probably saved her life as she was able to breathe easily again.

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for an ECG which was reviewed by a Cardiologist, who announced he was going to admit her to ICU immediately as she was in cardiac failure and the clock was ticking! She received this news with disbelief, said she thought her heart was just fine and left to join the Palace tour.

When they returned to the hotel to catch the airport bus there was a telegram about her from her travel insurance, stating transport was being arranged to transport her to Bangalore Hospital and that if she left the hotel for any reason her policy would be terminated!

This meant she watched the bus carrying the only people she knew in India drive away, leaving her completely alone in a strange country, a foreign language, not knowing where she was going or who with.

The internet and phone connections were difficult and she realised the only person she could rely on was herself and she felt totally inadequate.

What she now realises after this experience is that on the days she is by herself but when she can get a newspaper she can understand, phone someone with simple direct dial, communicate with any one she meets, knows the vicinity of a church or library where she can feel comfortable, she can relax and enjoy the solitude because being by herself is entirely different from the reality of being totally ‘alone’.

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Cont’d from Page 6 Our guest speaker was Laura Organ, who is a Community Strength and Balance Advisor as part of Sport Canterbury’s Physical Activity Team.

The project is called Live Stronger for Longer with the aim for those over 65 years to live independently for as long as possible. Her job entails attending classes aimed at those aged over 65 yrs and ensuring the exercises are safe and effective for improving strength and balance. She gave a review of the different types of exercise eg aerobic, anaerobic, flexibility / mobility / agility, power, strength and balance.

She recommended 150 mins x week (20 minutes daily) of cardio exercises (walking, swimming, biking), two sessions/ week of strength balance exercises, stretches 3-4 x week after a walk. Apparently balance declines from 25 years so it is very important to work on this constantly. We then tried a few balance exercises culminating in trying to stand on one leg for 10 seconds which should become part of daily routine and it can be improved with practice.

There are 150 classes focusing on strength and balance in Canterbury and Laura left brochures listing the details of local classes with accredited instructors, including one she runs in Woodend on Monday mornings called Circuits for Seniors. There are seven localities in the Waimakariri district with differing focus and class costs but all with the aim of making us stronger and living longer!

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eating going on, with our End of Year dinner, where we were greeted by a very jolly Father Christmas (Fay) assisted by a very becoming and winsome Christmas Fairy (John), and then the President’s Picnic in January.

Kaiapoi Community Garden Opening hours are every Wednesday 10am-12pm. (Contact details are strictly email now with no phone number) Contact details Kaiapoicg@xtra.co.nz Important dates: 6 February 2021 we will have a stall at the altogether Kaiapoi Waitangi Day celebrations where everyone can come purchase our delicious preserves.

7 March 2021 is our garden open day, where we will have activities, music and stalls (yet to be announced).

Be sure to follow us on Facebook for giveaways & gardening tips @ kaiapoicommunitygarden If you’re able to write this information in a snazzy format for your readers?

Thank you for the opportunity to be involved!

Digital Woodpecker

Would you want a digital version instead of a delivered copy please text Tyree Woodham on 027 902 5611 - Digital Issue available on: www.issuu.com/thewoodpecker4

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Pegasus Info Page – February 2021 PEGASUS LAKE MAINTENANCE

Templeton Group have advised that their contractor has removed approximately three and a half to four tonnes of weed from under Bob's Bridge and near the lake outlets. They are currently discussing the next steps regarding weed removal at other spots around the lake.

COMMUNITY BBQ!

and flyers at the Pegasus Community Centre closer to the time.

WHERE: Karen Eastwood Memorial Park (next to the playground) WHEN: 11th of February 2021 TIME: 5 - 7Pm Note: (If the weather is wet a decision to cancel the event will be made by 2pm)

The first Ronel's Community Cuppa for 2021 will take place on Wednesday 10th February from 10:45 am to Noon at Pegasus Community Centre. Meet new friends, learn more about Pegasus and enjoy a FREE hot drink and a slice of delicious, homemade cake! If you need a ride please text: 0210724636.

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY & BECOME A PRGI MEMBER

All Pegasus Residents are warmly invited to a Community BBQ hosted by the Waimakariri District Council's Community team. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Please keep an eye out for information on the PRGI Facebook page Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 10 The Woodpecker February 2021

We rely on your financial support to help us to work on your behalf and with you to support a vibrant and connected community. Membership of the Pegasus Residents’ Group (PRGI) is only $10 per year (or part-year) per household. If you would like to join, visit our website (details below) and download a membership form or email us: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com.

Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS AND INFO WE WELCOME WOODEND & WAIKUKU

Community Book Cave

Hello Woodend & Waikuku! We invite you to pop along to the Pegasus Community Centre and check out the great range of books and jigsaw puzzles. There is no formality and no charge. You don’t even have to bring the books back; you can keep them or pass them on to someone else if you prefer.

On Saturday 20 February, Woodend-Sefton Community Board Chair, Shona Powell, will be at the centre from 10 – 12, so come along if you have any questions that you think Shona can help with.

OPEN: Monday 2 – 4pm : Wednesday and Saturday 10am – 12pm For books, jigsaws, Welcome Bags, buckets, loads of pamphlets and information. Visit us for a chat with our volunteers.

Located corner of Pegasus Main & Tahuna St, near Flat White Café 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!).

VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Pegasus Community Centre, please contact us using the info below.

WHAT’S ON AT THE PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE: Activities are starting up for the New Year in February, so check out the calendar of events at https://www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com/pegasus-community-centre There’s karate, pilates, SAYGo falls prevention exercise class, children’s and adult dance classes, a footcare clinic and the Pegasus Plus social group for Woodend, Pegasus and Waikuku residents.

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

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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St Barnabas Happy New Year to you all! We hope you had a lovely Christmas. Our Christmas events went very well, from the potluck lunch held by a 9.30 parishioner to the family quiz night and Christmas dinner run by the 4.32 congregation.

And of course our three services, as well as the carol singing at Bloomfield Court Retirement Home, were the perfect lead up to, and reminder of, the real reason we celebrate Christmas.

The 9.30am service has been running through January and it has been a delight to have members of the 4.32 congregation joining us with their children.

We missed our priest, Jeff, when he took a well-deserved two-week holiday; but were fortunate to be able to watch taped sermons during those weeks by Bishop Richard Ellena.

The 4.32 service re-started on 31 January and they have already planned a baptism service for 7 February. The various activities and groups will be starting up again in February – start dates are as follows: Wednesday 7.30 pm 10/2 Men’s Group Saturday 5.30 pm 13/2 The Tribe Youth Group Wednesday 7.30 pm 17/2 Women’s Group Page 12 The Woodpecker February 2021

Thursday 7.30 pm 18/2 Teen’s Bible Study.

If you or your children would like to attend one of these groups, please feel free to ring Amy Clark on 021 234 4253.

And if you would like to attend a service or two, please just come along at 9.30am for a more traditional service or 4.30pm for a contemporary service with children’s programmes.

We’d love to see you!

In the meantime, we look forward to finding out what God has in store for us this year!

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

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

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

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

All Construction & C onc rete Work

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

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

Daryl Power 027 230 9401

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Woodend Methodist Report A warm welcome back to all our readers. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year break. Hard to believe January has gone already. The major event on our Christian calendar Christmas was celebrated and we head towards the next celebration of Easter.

Our first event for the year is at 9am on Sunday 14 February when instead of holding our Church Service we are hosting a Church breakfast to which anyone is invited.

Woodend Methodist parishioners are well known for their ‘old farm’ baking and good food.

Our popular movie showings recommence at 1pm on Wednesday 3 March with a musical drama which is a true story of musician Don Shirley and his driver / bodyguard Frank while on tour through the racist, segregation Deep South during the 1960s.

Everyone is invited. Gold coin donation and afternoon tea is provided. Any queries or transport required please phone Ruth on 312 2094.

The Church or Hall are both available for hire – any bookings phone Evelyn 312 7740. The newly renovated church is ideal for small concerts or recitals etc. The acoustics are excellent.

Ruth and Evelyn are always busy making various types of jams and

lemon honey as a fundraiser. These are on sale at the hall. You can contact Ruth on 312 2094 if you wish to purchase any.

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

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

Inky by Kevin A Warren Barry was driving the car off the road when – “Stop!”

Barry stamped hard on the brake and Barbs slammed against the seat belt bruising her breast. She gave him a dirty look as she undid the offending belt, opened the door and leaned out to look towards the front of the car.

“What’s wrong?”

“There’s something there on the side of the road, looks like a dead animal,” said Barbs.

“Well if it’s dead then running over it again won’t hurt will it?” Barry said, trying hard, but failing, to veil the annoyance in his voice. Hitting the brakes like that was not going to do them a lot of good and they couldn’t afford new brake pads right now.

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Woodend-Sefton Community Board Invitation to Community BBQs

What’s Been Happening

• Thursday 11 Feb - Karen Eastwood Memorial Park, Pegasus 5pm - 7pm • Thursday 25 Feb - Gladstone Park, Woodend 5pm - 7pm What a great way to enjoy summer. All are very welcome. Enjoy some games for the kids and a free sausage from the barbeque. These BBQs are being hosted by the Waimakariri District Council's Community Team. Some Board members will be there, so look out for us behind the BBQ or join us while we are mixing and mingling.

Come and have some fun, we look forward to seeing you there.

Any weather-related cancellation will be notified on our Facebook page with a decision made by 2pm on the day.

The development of the Hurunui Reserve in Pegasus has been completed and it has been great to see families and children making the most of it. A big thanks to neighbours that kept it watered over the break to make sure that the grass and plantings got off to a good start. They are still carting buckets of water for the trees, which is wonderful. The picnic area is a great place to meet and relax, surrounded by natural play elements, including boulders and stepping poles for young children to climb and explore. There is also a small football goal. Check it out at the corner of Arahura Road, Kawari Drive and Aroha Street.

New pedestrian traffic lights in Woodend

By the time you read this the new signalised pedestrian crossing in Woodend outside the school should be in place. Please be mindful of the new lights when driving through. The Board is relieved that this important safety improvement for Woodend got the go ahead from NZTA, as it is one which we campaigned hard for.

Surf Lifesavers at our Beaches It was great to have surf lifesavers at Waikuku, Pegasus and Woodend Beaches for some of the holiday period but this funded service has come to an end. However, there will still be volunteer surf lifesavers at Waikuku Beach every weekend from 11am – 5pm until 14 March. Thanks to all involved for helping keeping us safe.

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Consultation Underway

Draft Cemeteries Policy This will guide how Council cemeteries are managed day-to-day, and covers things like memorial headstones, grave decorations, gravesite maintenance, the natural environment and the reservation of ashes or burial plots. This is your opportunity to let Council know what you think about the draft policy. https://letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/ceme teries-policy. Closes 5pm on 15 February.

Contact us

More information about the Board and members contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/councilboards-and-committees/woodend-seftoncommunity-board.

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

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Mayor Dan Gordon Update Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing Christmas and a chance for a break over the New Year holiday period.

I enjoyed the time connecting with family and friends and being around our community, going on some walks and visiting the beach.

We are very fortunate in Waimakariri – from the mountains to the sea and everything in between we really do have it all here.

In the lead-up to Christmas I very much enjoyed attending a number of school prize-givings. I was very impressed by all our schools, especially with the challenging year we had had, and to hear how well students are achieving.

We are very well served by excellent schools, outstanding Principals, Teachers and Boards of Trustees with dedicated parents giving up their time to support the running of our schools which play an important role and are at the centre of our community.

I recently went on one of the first Express Bus services to central Christchurch. Coupled with the new Northern Corridor, the Express Bus service and Park and Ride are a gamechanger for Waimakariri commuters, providing a great opportunity for people to consider the choices available to them to commute into Christchurch City.

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able I encourage you to use it.

There are a number of Park and Ride locations for residents to leave their cars and catch a bus. For more details, and to also find out about the T2 carpooling lanes on the new Northern Corridor, check out www.metroinfo.co.nz It’s great to also see people using the new cycle lane on the Waimakariri Bridge. I hear positive feedback from people who are enjoying this safe new way of cycling into the city.

All these new projects have been the result of a successful partnership between our Council, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council and it’s most satisfying that we now have these opportunities available after many years of planning.

It is going to be a busy year ahead for the Council. We are looking forward to the challenges and opportunities this year and working hard for you.

This week I announced the appointment of Council’s new Chief Executive, Jim Harland.

The Council and I are excited about working with Jim and welcoming him to this role. Most recently Jim was the Director of Regional Relationships for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

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February 2021

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FEB EVENTS

6th: Kaiapoi Waitangi Day Family Celebration 10am – 2pm, Trousselot Park, Charles Street.

Free entry! Live entertainment and hangi ($10.00 pre-order tickets from Kaiapoi i-SITE, cash only). Market & food stalls, bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, airbrush tattoos, photo booth and flip out air track. All entertainment and activities/attractions are free! Come along and enjoy a fabulous, family friendly day out in Kaiapoi.

7th: Inflatafest 11am – 3pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora.

Enjoy a day out with the kids with InflataRun obstacles, paddle boats, water rollers, bouncy castles, carnival inflatables and vendor refreshments. $15.00 wristbands for sale on the day at the park.

8th: Waitangi Weekend Golf Tournament 11am – 12pm, Rangiora Golf Club.

Men & Women’s Open Stableford Tournament Tee. Entry fee $25.00.

Email rangiora@golf.co.nz to enter.

13th: HedgeFest

21st: North Canterbury Guinea Pigs Summer Show 10am – 2pm, 38 Rangiora Woodend Road. Public pet entries taken at 11am and $5.00 per animal. Our fancy dress theme is “use your imagination”.

Come along and join us, as well as animals for sale. Gold coin entry.

27th: Wellbeing Festival - Te Whakaora Ra 10am – 3pm, Kaiapoi Food Forest, 30 Cass Street. A day of fun for everyone! Immerse yourself in live entertainment, demos, great food, and lots of stalls. This is a zero-waste event so please bring your own cup, cutlery and plate. Free entry - Koha would be greatly appreciated.

28th: Ashley River Ramble 9am – 12pm, Waikuku Beach Oval.

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

Spot prizes, snack food and coffee available at the Ashley River Picnic Ground at the Rangiora end. Buses for walkers are just $2.00 to take you back to Waikuku, bring a coin.

ART EXHIBITIONS

10am – 6pm, 224 Rangiora Woodend Road. An adrenaline filled BMX/MTB action sports event! Tickets start at $25.00.

Art on the Quay

14th: Waimakariri Country Music Festival Fundraiser

Arts in Oxford

11am- 4pm, Pines Beach and Kairaki Beach Town Hall. Support the Waimakariri Country Music Festival!

Enjoy the great atmosphere with a selection of country music singers performing. Local musicians in the band. $3.00pp and $2.00 per singer.

Kaiapoi Library, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi.

72 Main Street, Oxford. Life of Ron, 28th January – 14th March.

Chamber Gallery Rangiora Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora.

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.

KAIAPOI i-SITE

Book your next adventure with the team at Kaiapoi i-SITE, and Do Something New, New Zealand!

143 Williams Street, Kaiapoi.

Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 3pm

Woodford Glen

39 Doubledays Road, Kaiapoi.

13th: Mag & Turbo Super Cup + Canterbury Stockcar & Streetstock Champs 19th & 20th: Garage 16 New Zealand Modified Champs.

Further details available online.

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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MAYOR DAN GORDON UPDATE Cont’d from Page 18 From 2000-2010 he was Chief Executive of Dunedin City Council and prior to that he held the position of Director of Strategy and Policy, then Policy and Planning at the North Shore City Council. Jim holds a Masters in Town Planning.

In the current climate it is vital that we have an experienced Chief Executive to help guide and lead our Council. We are very fortunate to have recruited someone with the many skills that Jim will bring.

He will be a hugely capable leader for the organisation while we navigate the New Year and changes that come with it.

Our current Chief Executive Jim Palmer finishes with the Council in early March after 17 years with the organisation.

Jim Harland will join the Council in late March.

I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that you may want to discuss. Email me at mayor@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021 906 437. I’m here to help.

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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We hope you had a restful and restorative break over the Christmas / New Year period.

We look forward to helping you in 2021 with free, confidential, independent information and advice about your rights and the services available in your community.

Our service is not-for-profit and delivered by trained volunteers.

When you contact us, you can expect to: • be treated with respect • be listened to • have your privacy respected • not be judged • get correct information • be offered options • get help with next steps Our opening hours are 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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

FRAMEMAKERS All Picture Framing Photography and Canvas Printing Framing Supplies

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Happy New Year from everyone at Pegasus Parkrun!

A new year can be a fantastic time for change and brings a ‘new start’, or an opportunity to commit to do something a little bit differently. And this new year is no different.

But – sometimes our wellintentioned New Year resolutions start to lose importance as the year progresses.

We know that making changes to your lifestyle can be scary and hard, so here is five tips to help you kickstart your fitness resolution: Seek support from those around you or be that supporting figure for someone else. That might be a family member, a friend, a colleague, or someone on social media, it’s so much better to share the journey, have someone to hold you accountable and to support you in achieving your goal.

We can be a community, and help one another, even if social distancing restrictions are still in place Focus on daily micro steps and improvements. For example, if you have not walked or run before maybe focus on moving for 60 seconds each day, dancing to a song in your lounge or walking up the stairs a few times Page 22 The Woodpecker February 2021

Make implementing any lifestyle change practical and feasible. We all lead busy lives and have many different commitments, so try to choose an activity or make a change that can easily be incorporated into your day Keep a diary and record how you feel each day, it is a great way to stay motivated and see how far you have come Join us at Pegasus parkrun!

We are friendly, we even meet up for a quiz and coffee afterwards at the Flat White Café If you want 2021 to be the year that you walk, jog, or run your first 5k, then we would love to help you to achieve that goal.

There is no cost involved and everyone is welcome – simply visit parkrun.co.nz to sign up.

Registration is completely free and only needs to be done once. Complete the registration form, print your barcode, and bring it along – this is to ensure that you receive a time.

After you cross the finish line you will receive an email with your results.

Easy!

We meet every Saturday by the swing bridge at Motu Quay at 7:55am for a briefing, and we start at 8am – rain or shine.

See you Saturday!

New Zealand Karate is ion the up after the Canterbury and Westland Karate Association (CWKA) held their South Island squad training at the TASK Karate Academy in Kaiapoi The CWKA are the only recognised authority by governing body Karate New Zealand (KNZ) and Sport New Zealand and they represent Karate in the Canterbury Westland region.

The seminar brought together the talents of former National and International representatives Rebecca Dobson and Kevin Merriman and the dynamic talents of Britney Aldridge and assisted by Dan Visker for the first time.

23 x NZ National Champion and current NZ Karate Coach Rebecca said “There is always something new to learn in a seminar no matter how long you have been training.

Our latest seminar included a new Kata, take down techniques, and some oldies but goodies but the students. Everybody learnt something, including me. The thing that stuck out for me was the confidence to do the take downs, they take courage, and

the students all attempted every single take down. During our Kata session, it was the improvement in performance, seeing the students stand a little taller and enjoy the training”.

This was the first time the squad session has been held in North Canterbury. “We hold regular squad sessions in Christchurch, but it is our first event in North Canterbury and we intend to make it a regular event as we try and make sessions more accessible for our North Cantabrians members. By the same token, we will be holding similar seminars to other areas of Westland and Canterbury” said Rebecca.

The 6hr seminar focused on Kata (form) and Kumite (sparring). “we taught the Kata ‘Paiku’ which is such an excellent competition Kata, it means White Tiger. It is a strong, precise Kata with specific timing, strength and speed required. The grace of movement, kick height and ability to transition into stances mean this Kata has all the criteria the Referees are looking for”.

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CWKA Cont’d from Page 23 watch them share similar experiences that I have had and more. I would like to see a National Squad with over 50% of the competitors from Canterbury and of course I want to see these guys achieve and keep Canterbury building going from strength to strength. We had four Canterbury athletes at the last under 21 World Championships, next time I would like to see us medal, we have the talent and that is why these sessions are so important”.

The second part of the seminar was all about Kumite drills and techniques. “competing in kumite at a high level requires the athlete to be focused at all times. Anyone can throw a kick or a punch, but to do so cleanly and with control requires skill learned over a sustained period. So, we concentrated upon individual techniques to instil more intensity, explosiveness and reaction speed” said Kevin.

NZ International Britney added “Timing, distance and execution of any technique are so important and so these seminars provide valuable knowledge for our athletes on how to apply themselves at a higher level.

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international events for New Zealand”.

The CWKA will be holding another seminar early in the New Year in preparation for the Canterbury Classic Karate Tournament.

More information about the CWKA and Karate can be found by visiting the KNZ website www.karatenz.co.nz Kaiapoi recently hosted the CWKA Karate Squad Seminar featuring the talents of former International representatives including 23 x National Champion Rebecca Dobson.

It is a great boost for our little community as the seminar was a huge success and will now become a regular event, bringing Karate-ka (people who practice karate) into our neighbourhood.

Photos: (Image left to right: Dan Visker, Kevin Merriman, Rebecca Dobson, Britney Aldridge)and Bex2 and Brit hook ******************************** INKY - Cont’d from Page 15 Besides, she had given him a fright shouting like that; he’d almost wet himself.

“I don’t want dead animal all over the car tyres, it’ll stink like hell,” said Barbs, not even trying to hide the annoyance in her voice. “Go and have a look,” she continued in a softer voice.

Barry backed the car on the deserted country road and felt the tyres spin a little as they hit a small patch of snow.

It was a beautiful day, one ‘right out of the box’ as the saying goes, after a full day of snow a few days earlier.

them here.

He heard the car door open, “What is it, Dear?”

They had decided a picnic lunch in the countryside would be just the tonic to clear the senses from the drudgery of being cooped up at home for several days. The sky was brilliant blue and the snow on the Alps in the distance and covering the open countryside was a thrill to see and he could already feel the medicine working.

He stopped the car clear of the road and got out leaving Barbs to enjoy the warmth and the scenery and went to investigate the roadkill.

“Just one of the local speed bumps, Barbs, stay there, I’ll bury it and we can have lunch.”

It was definitely a furry animal of some kind, but it appeared to be deformed, which could easily be explained if it had been hit by a passing vehicle. It looked like it had been badly squashed and miss-shapen. As he approached, he began to make out four separate bodies, very small and unmoving, three on the frozen ground and one laying on top: king of the castle. He squatted down beside them and saw that they were tiny puppies, the top one black as Indian ink, small strands of steam rising from them as the sun’s warmth dried their wet little bodies.

“Oh! You poor wee buggars; what the hell happened to you?”

“Not hard to guess, really,” he murmured as he reached down to gently touch their stiff cold bodies and wonder at the cruelty that had left

“Why bury it. Just leave it and come on, we’ll go further down the road.”

But she did wonder at why he wanted to bury it when they had passed several roadkill as they drove here.

Barry looked at the wee black lumps laying there and decided that it wouldn’t be right to just leave them.

“Nah! Won’t take me a minute,” he said as he stood and walked back to the car and took a small garden trowel from the shopping in the boot.

“Hurry up, hero,” said Barbs as he went back to the puppies, “I’m starving.”

It was hard work digging a decent sized hole in the frozen ground deep enough to give them a good covering of dirt. Once he was satisfied that it was deep enough to prevent a hawk or wandering dog from getting at them, he took the top puppy and laid it in the hole then scooped the other three together and laid them out as good as he could around the first one. He saw that the first one’s eye had come open and he gently closed it with his finger.

He took some dirt and was about to toss it into the hole when he noticed that the eye had opened again, and it was looking at him.

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This month with Harry First up I have a little problem that one of your dear readers may be able to solve. It involves me having to go to the toilet and I know what you are thinking. Just remember it is only a bit of leg that’s gone.

Elsewhere everything is intact and working.

The toilet in my house is at the end of a fairly long hall and is adjoined to a fairly small bathroom. On a wheelchair the only in is forward and the way out is backwards. It is just too narrow to turn around.

Now I will add the exciting fact that the door is a sliding one that one is unable to close upon entering in a wheelchair. Which simply makes for open plan living.

On this particular day, just after Xmas, not having much else to do, I decided to go. It would fill a bit of the day in. So, there I was doing what I went for. I do not know what it is but for some reason when I am slightly detained the phone will go!! However, this day was a little different. Instead of the phone, a female voice called up the hall ”Oohoo”. I answered with the male equivalent “yoo-hoo I am up at the toilet”. By now I had established it was a close friend “oohooing” at my door so I had no qualms about disclosing my whereabouts. Also, there was very little chance of breaching the privacy act. And as we are close friends I said “come on up, you can sit on my knee, you have the choice of one”

From the door there came a resounding silence in spite of my continued dialogue. So, I finished the business, remounted the chair and backed out expecting to find my close friend in the living room. There was no-one there. In fact, there was noone anywhere. As to the presence of humans the cupboard was bare so to speak. That night I rang my close friend but according to her son she was in Invercargill. I crossed her off the list. I then phoned two others who also had valid reasons not to be there. By now I had exhausted the number of close friends I have and almost at the stage of contacting people I don’t even know in the hope of identifying the lady who “oohooed” up the hall. However, in a glimmer of hope I am wondering what I picked up later could shed light on the mystery “oohooer”. It was an invite to a prayer meeting at some unknown church. But dear reader if you are it please call.

2021 has started badly for me. I had to have Rupert; my number one boy cat put down. I like cats- I come from a long line of cat lovers and with Rupert I have three.Muriel an SPCA product who is about to celebrate her 22nd birthday, and Freda who is about 15 years old. Freda is a nervous nutcase.

Slightly stuffed in the head you may say. The reason for this is the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes as a kitten was my ex-sister-in-law.

Of which, sister-in-laws that is, I have several- in fact four. I still miss Rupert.

He was a feral kitten abandoned by his mother.

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The year began with our new Principal (Jared Kelly) and a new position of Learning support Coordinator (Nic Mathwin). Then in Week 2 of Level 4 the new Deputy Principal joined the school (Di Murphy), and we spent a great deal of time on Zoom getting to know each other.

When school returned to normal, I was absolutely amazed at the enthusiasm and resilience of our staff and children.

It didn’t take long for the usual hum of experiential learning to be heard in the Learning Communities and work to be on display in Seesaw or on the walls.

We had many highlights in 2020 and top of the list had to be the way we were still able to participate in several sports competitions and experiences. Our school teams were able to compete against other North Canterbury teams and we even had a school from the West Coast join us for winter sports! Not only did we have our sports teams, but we adapted some of our school events so everyone could take part.

Our annual cross country became a fun run for all. Staff and children all dressed up for a fun run around a school obstacle course. We have also had our ‘Funletics’ day which was athletics with a twist. The usual

events but also egg & spoon races, sack races and other fun activities.

Fortunately, our camps were able to go ahead in Term 4 and everyone enjoyed them immensely.

Year groups went to Waipara, Orton Bradley, Mt Hutt and the Year 8s tramped and camped from school to Waipara over 4 days. What an experience!

We have a brand-new playground for our Year 0/1 children that is away from the main playground. This has been an asset for our new people as they can form good relationships with their cohort but still have the choice to go and play in the other playgrounds with the rest of the school.

I often go for walks through the Learning Communities and can’t help but get involved in whatever is happening in the classroom. The children are engaged and excited about their learning and the enthusiasm is contagious. Outside the classroom there are opportunities in all kinds of areas - surf academy, golf academy, music lessons, dance lessons, kapahaka, kura reo and skateboard lessons - and they are the ones I know about so far.

We are very excited about 2021 and our calendar is already filling up with events and learning experiences.

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

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

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

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

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

PEGASUS BAY - Cont’d from Page 31 Our Board of Trustees have approved our proposals for IT/Digital Learning and Structured Literacy across the school and we have already made a start in preparation for this. We are establishing new leadership roles as Peer Mediators for the Year 8s and training for them will begin in February.

Exciting times at Pegasus Bay School and so much more to look forward to.

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The final member dad, aka Ed Waddington family who reluctantly had his photo taken so mum Megan could achieve her goal of the family of four being in the local paper.

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HARRY - Cont’d from Page 29 The bloody slack slut!! When I found him, he was in a bad way and it cost $220 to get him going again. This fact I kept reminding him of. He kept very much to a routine- a creature of habit as the saying goes.

After his breakfast he would hop up onto my knee, the one that is left or in my case the right. We would have a big cuddle and stroke and I would tell him the story about the owl and the pussycat who went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat. He would purr away arriving at a crescendo when we got to “what a beautiful pussy you are you are, what a beautiful pussy you are”.

It wasn’t an easy decision but his lungs were buggered with no possibility of recovery. I must admit I shed a tear, for those that know me, a big hunk of male scared of no man and not many women, the thought of me crying is probably unbelievable. I do quite often- before Rupert there was last election’s result. I will get another kitten after Muriel’s gone. She is too old and frail to put up with any hijinx.

Another feral if possible as they make great pets. May have to go to the SPCA, although I believe it costs over $200 for a warranted kitten which makes for expensive eating if you are putting one in a casserole or on the BBQ. I might just go and see Betty at the local Cat Care.

Recently I had an enquiry from a new settler regarding Alice Swift. There is a plaque on the wall in the Methodist Church dedicated to her. So, at the risk of repeating myself here goes!!

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block to the north east of town. From Little Steeping in Lincolnshire, he was by trade a carpenter and joiner. He had been urged by family to come to New Zealand to get over the death of his fiancé. In 1884 he returned to England and married a school time girlfriend, Ellen Freeman, at Spilsbury, Lincoln.

Although reluctant at first, she agreed to follow Thomas back to New Zealand on one condition that her very best friend, Alice Swift, accompany them. Alice had no living kith or kin whatsoever in England. Arriving back at Woodend, Thomas set up a joinery workshop as well as working his small farm.

At that time most of the coffins required locally, were made by Thomas. He established a large orchard and had a number of beehives supplying the village with honey.

Alice Swift helped Thomas with these ventures and it is apparent she had no other source of income. Thomas and Ellen had seven children, five boys and two girls. One boy died as an infant.

Alice helped with their upbringing.

According to Thomas’s grandson she was an “old school disciplarian” and at times could be “a bit of an old bitch”.

All four of the Burnet boys served and survived the Great War although Oswald was badly wounded at the Somme.

The eldest, Walter, was at the time lecturing in engineering at the Sheffield University and served with the British forces. One of his pupils was Donald, later Sir Donald Bailey inventor of the bailey bridge. He returned to Woodend for a visit in 1930 having been in the UK for 25 years.

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HARRY - Cont’d from Page 34 The Burnets and Alice were heavily involved with the Methodist Church.

Thomas’s father and grandfather were ministers in then Free Methodist church in England and he became a lay preacher in the Woodend one. It is reputed that some of the congregation in Woodend would not attend the services he was officiating in as he was “a man who kept two women” We Methodists do have our principles you know!!

Oswald, the third son, was to become a fully ordained minister serving at Whangerai and Kaiapoi. Youngest son, Ralph, worked the family farm before semi-retiring to become the caretaker at Woodend Beach.

After a long and dedicated service to the church including Sunday school and the ladies guild, Alice Swift succumbed to cancer on the 5 February 1922 aged 70 and is buried in the Methodist cemetery.

We are about to kick the Boy’s Club off again and have a few membership vacancies. Open to 9–10-year-olds, our programme is based on the old-time scouts with a few added activities.

No subscription, no uniform, no camp fees, no electronic playthings, just lots of boy type fun with an emphasis on the great outdoors. A reasonable standard of behaviour is asked for.

We meet in the Youth Centre on the 2nd Monday of the month from 7 to 8.45pm. Give me a ring 313 7832 if your lad is interested.

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

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.

Well Christmas is over, so it is back to normal for the team, most of us have got over the festivities and have knuckled down the business of making things.

I will bring you up the date on our next article due in the March issue of the Woodpecker.

The plans for the new shed are currently going through Waimakariri Council. The hope is that we may get consent before the end of February and can give the go-ahead for the manufacture and installation to commence early March.

The bitter end = A ship’s anchor cable was wrapped around posts call bitts. The last piece of cable was called the bitter end. If you let out the cable to the bitter end there was nothing else you could do, you had reached the end of your resources.

We are still working out of the Barn and have managed to complete several 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 come and meet us and to see what our Menzshed looks like. It is planned to carry out some open project day activities over the next 12 months to display several different activities provided by the Menzshed and other entities located in the Pegasus / Wooden area.

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Now a couple of Interesting facts you may find amusing:

Chock-a-Block = When pulleys or blocks on a sailing ship were lulled so tightly together that they could not be moved any closer together they were said to be chock-a-block.

Flash in the pan = Muskets had a priming pan, which was filled with gunpowder. When flint hit steel it ignited the powder in the pan, which in turn ignited the main charge of gunpowder and fired the musket ball. However, sometimes the powder in the plan failed to light the main charge. In that case, you had a “Flash in the Pan”.

We will try and find some other Interesting Fact for the next issue.

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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 lifesaving 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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Tūhaitara Coastal Park On behalf of the team at Tūhaitara Coastal Park we hope everyone has had a relaxing summer season.

We have a few announcements this month including a huge thank you to the Pines Beach fire brigade for their work containing a large fire that began on 25 January. This is a timely reminder that Tūhaitara Coastal Park is completely FIRE FREE and any fires should be reported immediately by ringing 111. Please remember this includes the beaches in Northern Pegasus Bay. This month we also bid farewell to two members of our Park Ranger Team with both Meredith and Christina finishing their time working for the park. Christina is excited to have accepted a position working for the Department of Conservation as a full-time ranger. Meredith will be studying to become a teacher as a graduate student at the University of Canterbury College of Education.

Both have enjoyed their time working at Tūhaitara Coastal Park and plan to stay involved with future projects. We are looking forward to welcoming the new staff members who will be filling the roles. More on this next month...

Finally, we would like to thank our wonderful volunteers who continue to look after Biota Nodes, check traplines, and assist with projects around the park. We will be announcing details about this year’s volunteer planting days soon so make sure you check the “Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park” Facebook

page for updates.

If you are interested in “adopting” a Biota Node (a freshwater native restoration site) this year, please also get in touch on tkot.enquiries@ farmside.co.nz or stop by the park office at 1 Woodend Beach Road. ******************************** INKY - Cont’d from Page 41 He put down the trowel and gently laid his hand against the puppy and it watched his hand; only its eye moved.

Ever so carefully he slid his hand beneath its cold body and lifted it out.

He cupped his other hand around it to form a nest and headed back to the car.

Barbara saw him carrying something back to the car and quickly locked the door. “Don’t play silly buggers, Barry.”

“Barbs, open the door. It’s a wee puppy and it’s almost dead.”

“You must think I came down with the snow if you think I’m falling for that,” “Barbs, open the door.” He said angrily.

She saw that he was not joking but still didn’t want to open the door. He put his hands close to the window and showed her the tiny black animal in his hands.

It sighed and opened its eyes again just as Barbs was peering at it through the glass; she couldn’t help but smile.

She opened the door and got out, cradling his hands in her own as she looked closely at the little creature lying helplessly there.

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

Any patients with respiratory symptoms, should call first and discuss their condition with a nurse. The nurse will do an assessment over the phone and if you need to be seen at the practice, you may be asked to wait in the car. If you meet the Ministry of Health criteria, a free COVID swab will be offered at the Centre. The criteria are subject to change. If you need to see a GP, this will be arranged, and you will be asked to wear a mask. Results of COVID swabs are texted to you as soon as they become available.

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

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.

Please, arrive on time as your Doctor may not be able to see you if you are late. If you are not able to make it to your appointment, please cancel the previous day or at least 2 hours prior, so another patient can utilise that time slot.

Appointments are 15 minutes to cover 1 or 2 issues. If you have more issues, please book 2 appointments.

Mole Checks and Musculoskeletal issues need 2 appointments.

New Zealand MMR (Measle, rubella, mumps) immunisation programme. 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 www.pegasusmedicalcentre.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 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 MAINLY MUSIC Amy Clark 021 234 4253 amyclark05@gmail.com MENZSHED PEGASUS / WOODEND COMMUNITY TRUST Clive Jones 027 245 5770 John Burns 021 347 805 menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com 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 44 The Woodpecker February 2021

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 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 027 787 5365 Secretary Rachael Paterson 021 166 2740 WOODEND PLAY CENTRE Phone: 027 353 2131 Email: woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/

woodendplaycenter WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY Jana Thorn 312 7654 Email: office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz WOODEND RUGBY CLUB: Senior Club Captain, Matthew McLeod Ph 027 722 8011 Junior Club Captain, Michelle Tocker Ph 021 267 1429 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

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INKY - Cont’d from Page 41 “Here, you take it and keep it warm.

There are three others but I’m sure they’re dead. I’ll bury them and then we’ll see how this one’s doing.”

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Barry checked that none of the others were still alive, buried them and got back into the car. Barbs had already started the engine and had the pup in her lap with her hands set in a position that would allow the warm air from the heater to funnel onto the poor little thing.

Barry touched its now warming, no bigger than a teacup body, and it opened its eyes again and looked straight at him; the eyes alert and intelligent. He gently lifted the tail and declared, “We have a son, Dear.” He gently stroked him, “Welcome to the family, Inky.”

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

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

All Welcome. $2 donation please.

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

Where’s 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.

Lions Club of Pegasus Town Fundraising for local community projects as a volunteer. Support to club activities but having fun and friendship. New members are very welcome.

Dinner meetings on 4th Wednesday of month (own cost). For more details contact Brian on 027 958 8888.

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If you want to ensure your advert to get noticed as much as possible and currently have a black and white advert, you may consider changing your advert to colour.

It’s great value!

Ask our Editor for our advertisers’ information sheet.

NEXT ISSUE MARCH 2021

Deadline for advertisements and community articles is 25 February 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 February 2021 Page 47

Welcome to 2021 everyone!

I think we are all looking forward to a better year.

We vets are noticing the changeable early summer weather has produced a bumper crop of grass seeds. These pesky seeds can burrow their way into the skin, ears, mouth and nose of our pets in very quick time.

So, this is a timely reminder to avoid long grass on walks.

Take care and enjoy the summer!

CONTACTS:

PHONE: 03 312 2669 EMAIL: pawsvets@gmail.com

Avoid me please

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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