The Woodpecker - May 2022

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Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou I’m sure like me you’ve enjoyed three short weeks and two long weekends along with the most awesome autumn weather we’ve been having. And like me you are trying to keep up with how fast the time is going, I mean how did we get to May already?

This month I wanted to mention again The Woodpecker Community Trust AGM (see below) which is being held this month. We invite and encourage our community contributors and advertisers to come along and meet the Trustees. Please do RSVP though if you are coming.

I am pleased to share with you we are continually having new advertisers approach us to advertise in The Woodpecker and only recently had feedback from two they had gained interest and business by advertising in our community magazine.

We are now distributing to 3,220 households each month and this number is and has been growing steadily. In December 2019 we delivered to 2,500 – a growth of 720 in 27 months!

The publication, now full colour enables us to show off all the lovely photos we are sent much better, which is great not only for community groups but for our advertisers as well.

As a charity we rely on volunteers and our team comprises of our Trustees, distributers and deliverers, the latter we’ve been on the hunt for some new people to help out, either as a regular Page 2 The Woodpecker May 2022

deliverer or a stand-in deliverer.

Thanks to those who volunteered their services.

Lastly, thank you to all of you, advertisers, community contributors and volunteers, as without you The Woodpecker wouldn’t be as great as it is.

The Woodpecker – ‘produced by the community for the community’ Ngā mihi nui Debs Taylor-Hayhurst The Editor – Woodpecker debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

The Woodpecker Community Trust AGM Tuesday 17 May 2022 5.30pm – 6.00pm School Staff Room, Woodend Primary School RSVP required

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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PEGASUS RESIDENTS SURVEY We will collate the results of our recent Pegasus residents survey and advise key findings at our AGM – details below.

TWO IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS TUESDAY 24 MAY: PRGI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Pegasus Residents Group Inc. 2022 AGM is taking place on Tuesday 24th May. We would love to see all our members there and welcome Pegasus residents to also come along.

Our guest speakers are Mike Kwant, Community Projects Officer, at the Waimakariri District Council and Greg Byrne from the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust.

This must-attend session will cover topics such as what Templeton has planned for Pegasus and the lake. It is an opportunity to provide your feedback on their plans and get some of your burning questions answered!

We made this a flexible drop-in session so as many residents can attend as possible.

TIME: Drop-in anytime between 3.30pm – 7.30pm WHERE: The Flat White Cafe Annex (glass room next to main café). Please head to our PRGI Facebook page to rsvp so we get an idea of numbers as some nibbles will be provided.

PEGASUS COMMUNITY WATCH With the relaxing of the COVID restrictions, our Community Watch patrols started back up in early April.

TIME: Doors open 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start WHERE: Pegasus Bay School Hall, Solander Rd, Pegasus.

WEDNESDAY 25 MAY: DROP-IN SESSION WITH TEMPLETON GROUP All Pegasus residents are warmly invited to attend a drop-in session with Templeton Group, the current developers of Pegasus.

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

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We are still looking for more patrol volunteers, email us prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com if you are interested to join, please get in touch.

We are delighted to report that we received $2,000 from the New Zealand Lotteries Grant Board to Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

assist with the ongoing running costs of the Community Watch vehicle.

This funding is important, and we very much appreciate their support to enable us to keep running this community service.

Please remember that our volunteer Community Watch does not do the job of the Police. The purpose of the patrols is to observe and report any suspicious or dangerous activity only.

The role is nonconfrontational.

If you have security concerns or see dangerous or suspicious activity, please contact the police by dialling 111 (threat to life or property) or 105 (after the event).

PEGASUS RESIDENTS’ GROUP MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME It is time for annual subscriptions to be renewed. Member invoices for the 2022/2023 period have been sent out for payment. Renewal of membership also means members will retain speaking and voting rights at the AGM. The committee and PCC team are all volunteers and are committed to working on your behalf and with you to support a vibrant and connected community.

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! If you would like to become a member, please visit our website, and fill in the form. The membership fee is just $15.00 per household per year.

This membership fee helps us to meet our running costs which are not covered by our fundraising or grant applications.

PRGI NEW WEBSITE If you haven’t checked out our new website yet, please head on over to www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Rata Foundation for their funding to enable us to create our new website. Without their support this would not have been possible!

NORTH PEGASUS BAY BYLAW REVIEW Our PRGI committee member, Kathy Gutberlet is the PRGI-representative on the Northern Pegasus Bay Advisory Group. We have been advised that the Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw is up for review soon.

It is an important bylaw that protects our stunning beaches and the beautiful Ashley-Rakahuri Estuary.

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Dates are to be finalised, but the aim is that the review is started and completed in the 2022/23 financial year. We wanted to put this on our residents radar and will provide more information as we receive it.

look! We did this so our Pegasus & Waimakariri District Information and Community Services and Support Information can be found and accessed easier.

In the meantime, you can become familiar with the existing bylaw and what it covers via the Councils website where they also have a series of helpful Beach Bylaw Videos.

We have also added a coffee table kindly donated by resident Carol Kidd – thank you Carol! We hope to add another couch to this area and create a nice welcoming spot for visitors to relax, sit and have a chat.

COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS

JP SERVICES AT THE CENTRE JP services are backup and running and are held at the Community Centre on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10.30–11.30am.

We're back! We were delighted to open the centre again on Wednesday 6th April and resume our volunteer opening times: Monday's 2 - 4pm, Wednesday's and Saturday's 10.00am - 12noon.

We have missed seeing our residents faces! We thank everyone for their patience during this time. As you know, we took this action to protect the health and well-being of the volunteers. The book trolley was very well used during this time by our community.

REVAMPED! We have moved a few things around at the centre - pop down and take a Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

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ACTIVITES/SERVICES AT THE CENTRE On our new website you can learn a little more about what regular activities and services are available at the centre. Plus access our monthly calendar to learn what is on.

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To stay up to date, like our Facebook page @PegasusResidentsGroupInc Look out for the green and blue clover logo (see above).

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This Month with Harry

More on my life.

I was sent to a cropping farm in Bucks to help with the harvest. Things were not going smoothly due to the weather and machinery breakdowns. I spent nearly all the time on a grain dryer getting the moisture content of barley down to a safe storage level. On this particular day the boss was heading a paddock close to the shed and things were not going well. The cutter bar wasn’t cutting of the feed in wasn’t feeding and he spent a lot of time backwards and forwards. To my utter amazement he stopped the header near his house, ran inside and came out with a shotgun. He stood in front of the machine and fired two shots at it. And I kid you not dear reader, with one or two exceptions that header behaved itself from then on.

Next placement was to a farm on the outskirts of London to milk 60 cows. The owner was having trouble keeping staff and I soon found out why. In short, his parents hadn’t been married!! It was a picturesque farm with islands of woods dotted about. To get the cows in one would walk through these plantations. Each had a large population of muntjac or Japanese barking deer. Not as big as our red deer, they would stand behind a tree and watch one pass by. I asked the boss if they ever ate them and was told no one knew about killing or dressing. So, with his enthusiastic permission I borrowed his .22, rendered a couple dead and displayed great skills in the art of butchery. About a week later he threw a party for his London friends; the yard was full of Daimlers and Jaguars Page 8 The Woodpecker May 2022

and suchlike. And on the menu was venison. As a result, he gave me the day off as his friends all wanted some.

Cutting up day saw another stream of Jags and Daimlers. I even loaded some meat in to a rolls Royce!! They were all very grateful and when the boss wasn’t looking, thrust a 5- or 10-pound note in my pocket.

The next farm was owned by a couple who miked about 40 cows. They had a son who was supposed to be taking the place over. However, he had become infatuated with the local school teacher and wasn’t getting home early enough to milk the cows.

In the ensuing row he had walked out leaving the old man to do it. And he wasn’t managing hence me!!

Everything about the place was old including the owners. The house, thatched and all, was reputed to have once been a hotel frequented by Dick Turpin. There was a name chiselled on a beam in the dairy dated 1790. I got on well with the ancient couple. The old joker was to show me something I have never forgotten. Most farmers spread the contents of the loafing barns after the cows went out in the spring. This outfit chose to keep their straw and dung in a big heap for a year before spreading it. The heap was uncomfortably close to the milking shed. A large herd of rats took up residence in the heap and started to produce rattlings at a great rate. And it came to pass that the authorities were alerted to the problem so the order came to get rid of them or else!! I have never forgotten the method the old guy used to get rid of those rats.

By this time two mates, Jock McIntosh

and Errol James had joined me on the relief service. We used to take a week off occasionally between jobs and head to London or do a bit of touring.

When in London we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Porchester Square run by three old spinster sisters. We left the phone number of the place with the boss in case of emergency.

Perhaps the most memorable time of the whole trip started from Porchester Square. I was summoned by the boss at 8pm to drive 70 miles to what was a fairly isolated area of southern England. There I had to find a farm, rise in the morning, find the milking parlour and in turn find 40 cows and milk them. The emergency had arisen by the owner having a terminal heart attack. In the ensuing excitement of the day, the newly installed widow had forgotten about the cows and the milking of. Those cows were pleased to see me having had no milk extraction the previous night. The newly formed widow turned out to be a thoroughly nasty woman. A devout person who used and relied on God’s will all the time. I shared a room with a young fellow out of a church orphanage or some such in London. He had come on the pretext of a holiday on a farm and arrived a couple of days before I did.

For future reference I’ll call him Billy.

I had the sagging bed while Billy had the old army camp stretcher. The boss woman worked him like a dog from daylight till dark. He was a bedwetter and the day started with a berate on the filthy habit. I soon had that stopped.

It was an interesting farm, very rundown and rough in a small valley surrounded by woods. A stream ran

through the centre and there had once been a water driven flour mill there.

The millpond and some fluming were all that were left. As well as the cows there were a couple of Nissan huts with fowls, the eggs were collected twice a day. After my little tete-atete with the boss woman over the bedwetting, she was decidedly cool and speaking was to be the very minimum. We were to clash again when I discovered she had hit Billy with a stick. I felt guilty as I had shown him how to bounce eggs off my upper arm and catch them. She had caught him practising and he’d missed one or two! That night he had got out of bed and shown me the welt marks across his backside. I told her that if she ever laid a hand on him again, I would break her arm. She immediately dismissed me, the first and only time I had ever been sacked. However, I was quickly reinstated when I told her my first step would be to the cop shop to report a case of assault. Later that day I was summoned and told she would have to prevail upon me in her hour of need as her son in hospital has taken a turn for worse and they needed my assistance with his care. As I found out later her retarded son was in a hospice in Manchester. He occasionally had a meltdown and she was the only person who could manage him. She was to drive up later that evening when there wasn’t as much traffic and would be away for a few days.

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days later we were fixing the gate on a calf pen when a police car pulled into the yard. They had come bearing bad news. The boss woman had failed to give way to a lorry and in the ensuing encounter had come a definite second.

Her lawyer appeared next morning and asked if I would stay on till the place was sold. He then offered to arrange for Billy to return to London but I said I needed him to give me a hand as I was pretty busy. For the next month we had a whale of a time just doing the minimum. The weather was absolutely fantastic for those four weeks. We would milk the cows, feed the fowls and very little else until the afternoon.

On the very hot days I taught Billy how to swim in the millpond. We had driving lessons in my Morris Minor van, an ex PO job, on the long lane from house to road gate. After a fair bit of

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buck-jumping and stalling he became quite proficient and was able to go solo.

On a previous engagement I had become friendly with the live-in nanny, a South African lass whom I will call Wendy. During this sojourn she announced she had a few days off and was able to visit. This meant alternate sleeping arrangements had to be made as there were only two bedrooms in the cottage and the boss had locked hers. I told Billy that Wendy was scared of the dark and she would have to sleep in our room. Would he like to sleep on the couch so he could watch TV or what about I put my pup tent up and he could sleep in my sleeping bag? He chose the latter as he had done neither and he and Bess the farm dog spent four nights camping.

For those few days I milked earlier and later and spent the rest of the time touring: Brighton, Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and on one big day made it to Stratford on Avon.

TBC JH

4 Steps to Save Time & Eat Better at Home by Freezing Meals!

Jay Bunea, Local Chef & Owner of Five Stags Rangiora When I was a busy, young chef in some of Canterbury’s greatest restaurants, I’d get home after a long shift, superdrained and the last thing I had the time or energy to do was to cook a tasty, let alone nutritious meal!

Well, many years later, I’ve realised two things. 1) It turns out that I’m not alone in having a busy lifestyle! And 2) Almost every kiwi isn’t eating as well as they could!

Here’s the advice of a trained chef and nutritional mad-scientist and yes, I have a lab coat!: • Take some time to make a bulk amount of your favourite hearty meal • Allow your meal to cool as fast as possibly • Seal it in air-tight containers • Put it in a good freezer to freeze as fast as possible • Defrost overnight in the fridge and

reheat Most food items can be frozen! As long as it’s done safely and quickly. No, you can’t freeze salad!

My advice is to take a little time now to save loads of time in the future!

Here’s to happy eating!

Questions? Get in touch!

Jay Bunea - jay@freshchef.nz

St Barnabas

Despite the best efforts of COVID to disrupt our Easter services, we commemorated Christ’s sacrifice and celebrated his resurrection over three services – Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday was perhaps a little quieter than in past years; however the service on Easter Sunday saw two young people baptised into the church, which is always a wonderful thing to see.

Both services have naturally been affected by COVID, though in different ways. The 9.30am service has continued to be held at the church, although the number of people attending was less than normal as our more vulnerable parishioners sensibly stayed away. The 4.30pm congregation temporarily divided into groups of up to 25 people, meeting in host homes. With the new rules in place, the two congregations were delighted to worship together in a combined service on 24 April; and from 1 May onwards, the 4.32 service will resume at the church.

Our midweek groups had a break over the Easter school holidays; but when they resume in the new term, so will the Music And Play sessions!

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Mayor Dan Gordon Update Anzac Day 2022

Having been able to gather to remember the sacrifices of New Zealanders made this year’s ANZAC Day special. It is important to recognise the contributions of our service people in conflicts including the South African War, World War One, World War Two, the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency, the Borneo Confrontation, the Vietnam War and Afghanistan, along with peace-keeping roles in places including Iraq, Cambodia, East Timor, and the Solomon Islands.

The invasion of Ukraine serves as a stark reminder that war is not limited to previous conflicts. It is disturbing and of great concern that lessons from the past have not been learnt.

2022 marks the 100th anniversary of New Zealand’s first Poppy Day. Colonel Alfred Samuel Moffatt visited New Zealand in 1921 and proposed selling poppies to commemorate fallen service personnel and assist returned veterans. The concept was created by a French woman called Madame Guerin who sold silk poppies to support veterans’ organisations, widows, and orphans in Northern France.

An order for 350 000 poppies was placed with Madame Guerin’s French Children’s League; however the poppies didn’t arrive in time for Armistice Day, so the Returned Services Association (RSA) held New Zealand’s first Poppy Day on 24 April 1922.

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Auckland and Christchurch RSAs. Today, almost one million poppies are made each year in Christchurch for the annual Poppy Appeal.

Poppy Day is New Zealand’s longest running appeal and this year the RSA wanted to raise awareness of New Zealand’s younger veterans and the support they need when they return home from active duty.

Our local RSAs offer outstanding support in our communities from organising commemorative events but also assisting those in need of welfare support of every kind. I would like to take the opportunity to thank them on behalf of all our communities.

Each year on ANZAC Day we remember the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces across each generation.

They are our great grandparents, grandparents, parents, sons, daughters, brothers and sisters and they all deserve our respect and support.

It is important to remember the bravery of people who headed into the unknown so we can have the freedoms we enjoy today.

We remember them – today, tomorrow, and forever.

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA MAY SPEAKER: GREG BYRNES, TŪHAITARA COASTAL PARK Greg Byrnes, General Manager, Tūhaitara Coastal Park, will be our guest speaker at the May Community Cuppa. Greg is an absolute mine of information about all aspects of the park which sits on our doorstep and he loves talking about it! There will be time for questions, so please join us at 10.30am, grab your (free) cuppa and cake and prepare to be informed.

APRIL CUPPA At the April Cuppa we had Mayor Dan Gordon give us an update on everything from the WDC and ECan Annual Plans to the Lake and NZTA. Dan is always a popular guest and we appreciate him fitting the Cuppa into his very busy schedule.

Host Ronel and Helper Jenny serve drinks to the Mayor and guests at the April Community Cuppa

CUPPA FUNDING As an independantly run event, provided free to Pegasus residents, Ronel’s Community Cuppa relies on the generosity of others to continue. We are HUGELY grateful to the Pegasus SAYGo Falls Prevention exercise class for their very kind donation of $175 to help cover the cost of the February to April Cuppas. This is a great example of one community group helping another and is something we do so very well here in Pegasus. Our ongoing gratitude goes to The Good Home Pegasus for the voucher each month that we give away in our lucky draw.

During April we applied to the Woodend-Sefton Community Board for a Grant of $500 to ensure the continuation of Ronel’s Community Cuppa over the next 6 – 7 months. We are super-delighted that our appliation was successful and our sincere thanks go to the Board members who recognised the important role the Cuppa plays in our community.

Ronel’s Community Cuppa for Pegasus Residents 10.30am, Friday 6th May Pegasus Community Centre, 8 Tahuna St, near Flat White Café

May Guest Speaker: Greg Byrnes from the Tūhaitara Coastal Park Great Food – Great Fun – Great Information – Great to See You! Free of Charge and All Pegasus Residents Welcome!

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Doubting Thomas A True Story As told by Anastasia Marambos

He had always been a very sane person. So had his friends. Because of this, it came as a surprise when they all began telling him something that seemed fanciful and improbable.

Of course, some very dramatic events had occurred in the recent past. The Man Who had been their Master, their Lord, the Man Who they had followed everywhere, had been unjustly killed, in the most brutal manner conceivable.

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claimed to have seen Him, alive. They said that He had appeared to them in a room with closed doors, and that He had risen from the dead.

Thomas declared that He would not believe unless it were proven. He named the proof that he required – he must see Jesus’ wounds and be able to put his hands in the holes made by the nails. This was the required evidence.

Thomas was asking quite a lot, but then, what the others wanted him to believe was also quite a lot.

Yet the evidence was granted. Jesus appeared, once more in a room with locked doors. This time, however, Thomas was present. Without scolding him for doubting, Jesus invited Thomas to see the wounds, and put his finger in the wound made in His side.

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Woodend-Sefton Community Board What’s Been Happening At our April meeting some Waikuku Beach residents shared their experience of living in the shadow of a large macrocarpa hedge at the southern end of Park Terrace. Staff presented the results of community consultation carried out in 2021 about the hedge to the Board. While there was a mixed response from residents, the Board agreed that the hedge should be removed.

Funding will need to be secured from the Council to complete the removal and a concept plan will be prepared for native planting to provide habitat, shelter and food for native birds.

Also in Waikuku Beach the Board will seek community feedback on the development of a spatial plan for Waikuku Beach Reserve hopefully in May/June. There has been interest from a range of groups who want to set up activities in the reserve like beach volleyball and a pump track. However, at this point there is no Council funding available for development, and it is still in the early stages for some of these groups.

We look forward to hearing what residents think during the consultation.

A workshop was held to explore locations for the Woodend Beach playground and toilets which will be redeveloped in the next year. A couple of residents shared their ideas about play equipment and possible locations with the Board. Staff will engage with the community to get their feedback on what they would like to see happen.

Funding Grants Three funding applications were approved: • $635 for a replacement battery for the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Waikuku Beach • $500 for the Woodend Netball Club toward the cost of a new goal post, an additional kiwi netball hoop and eight new nets • $500 to help Ronel’s Community Cuppa, held monthly, to continue in Pegasus.

Does your group need funding for something, get your application in?

We have supported some great projects and clubs like the ones above. There is still funding available in this financial year (ending June) so get your application in.

Full information at www.waimakariri.govt.nz/community/ funding-and-grants/board-funding

Submissions by the Board The Board also ratified their two submissions to the Draft Annual Plans for the Waimakariri District Council and Environment Canterbury. You can read them in the agenda for the April meeting. www.waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings/minutes-andagendas

Next meeting

Monday 9 May starting at 6pm. At this stage the meeting will be held online and the recording will be available online. Go to www.waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings/meetings-schedule for the link or the Board Facebook page.

Contact us - more information about the Board, and members contact details at waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/council-boards-and-committees/woodend-seftoncommunity-board Facebook: @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz The Woodpecker May 2022 Page 15

NORTH CANTERBURY Volunteering for CAB In May we are advertising for from government to access volunteers, with applications closing entitlements and meet obligations. on Friday, 13 May 2022. Training will We made a submission on the Bill and commence in late May. recommended that it be strengthened If you’d like to apply, please get in so that plain language is used across touch with us for an application form. the whole of government and in all communication with the public.

All trainees are fully supported with We also recommended that a plain initial and ongoing learning plus a language approach be included in a mentoring programme as they come wider Public Service Design Standard up to speed with the challenges and that supports inclusive, accessible pleasures of being a CAB volunteer. public services.

Plain Language, please!

To read our submission, visit https:// At the CAB we understand the www.cab.org.nz/assets/Documents/ importance of communicating in plain About-us/Social-Policy/Other-sociallanguage that everyone understands. policy/Submission-on-Plain-LanguageGovernment information must be in Bill.pdf plain language too, which is why we Our Service are pleased that Rachel Boyack MPs private members bill is currently before We deal with anything and everything, Parliament. so please get in touch with us if you don’t know where else to turn. We’re The Plain Language Bill will require here to help you. government agencies to communicate with people in a way that is clear and You can find us at 209 High Street, easy to understand. This is important Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 because people rely on information 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz

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Doubting Thomas Cont’d from Page 14 Thomas, often called, Doubting Thomas, went on to preach the Gospel, just like the other Apostles.

Nevertheless, stories of his bravery, success, and martyrdom are not nearly as well-known as the story of when he doubted what the others told him.

Maybe the reason for this is that it is such an important story; it is the story of a man who wanted evidence and found proof that Jesus had truly risen from the dead.

Kids Bikes

Pete refurbishes kids bikes and donates them to charity.

Got one you don’t want?

Please call or text Pete on 021 2021 827 and he will collect it.

St Barnabas Cont’d from Page 11 We hope all our preschool children and their caregivers are looking forward to the sessions resuming as much as our volunteers are – it’s been a while! For those of you who may have forgotten, or who have never been, our preschool Music And Play sessions are held on Wednesdays at 10am, here at St Barnabas church.

Further changes may of course take place in the way we do church, in response to changes in the rules regarding COVID. For now we are grateful to be able to support one another and worship together again.

And remember, if you ever want to come and see what we are all about, we would love to welcome you here!

In the meantime, we hope you stay warm and stay healthy!

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Tūhaitara Coastal Park Update

Here at the coastal park, we value biodiversity.

This month, tamariki in our education groups have been surveying their biota nodes to find out which invertebrates and plants are living there.

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are enjoying the habitat rehabilitation mahi we are doing.

A number of Common skinks have been spotted in the back dune areas along Tiritiri Moana Drive in Pegasus.

But don’t let their name mislead you, this species of ngārara is in decline across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We must keep up our predator control efforts to give these native animals the best chance of population recovery.

The park is a great location for collecting natural and cultural resources.

Last month we welcomed visits from Te Pā o Rākaihautū who were teaching how to harvest raupō, and researchers from Te Whare Wānaga o Waitaha / University of Canterbury came

Find out more about the coastal park and our work: Website www. tuhaitarapark.org.nz Facebook Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park Instagram tuhaitara. coastal.park.

Captions for photos: Photo 1 - left page – Pegasus Bay School biota node plant survey Photo 2 – left photo Common skink found near Pegasus Photo 3 – below Making aruhe nets

to collect aruhe fronds for making nets to catch waikoura / kekewai This winter we will begin planting a tōtara forest along Gladstone Road, which in time will be a harvestable resource.

With Covid restrictions beginning to ease, we hope to run some community tree planting events within the next few months.

If you would like to be added to our planting volunteers mailing list please send your name, number and contact email to tkot.enquiries@farmside. co.nz and we will send you the details of the date, time and place as soon as we confirm the planting sessions.

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Welcome to the May update of the Woodend Community Association.

Firstly, we would like to say a very big THANKYOU to PAWS Veterinary Services for becoming the Woodend Community Associations “Platinum Sponsor”. Their contribution helps the WCA become closer to the completion of our community projects. We really appreciate your support Nick and the PAWS team.

There are many projects which are currently in the discussion and planning stages within the WCA, these include: • Woodend / Kaiapoi Cycleway • Woodend School – community mural space approval • Woodend community garden • Woodend Beach playground and toilet upgrade We are also continuing to lobby with the relevant parties on our highway safety and improvements.

As we delve deeper into these projects, we will keep you updated.

To continue getting to know the WCA team, I would like to introduce Kris Stacey.

Kris, his wife and kids moved from the city five years ago as Woodend provided them with many outdoor activities, an involved community and great schooling for the kids.

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the role of secretary for the WCA. Kris brings with him a wealth of business knowledge and a career in IT. The best accomplishment of the WCA for him during his membership has been the contributions made towards the ANZAC memorial Woodend.

And on behalf of the WCA, thank you Kris for investing your time in helping create a strong association for our community.

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

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

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

You can find the membership forms at www.woodend.co.nz/join-households or www.woodend.co.nz/joinbusinesses Thanks for reading our update.

Have a fabulous month and we will be back with more in the June addition.

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It is hard to comprehend

that we are nearing the end of Term 1 already.

It seems that the term has gone very quickly whilst we all had to adapt to changes in Covid restrictions etc along the way. We are very grateful to our parent community for their support in mask wearing and generally keeping us updated on any COVID cases daily, so that we can best support families with their learning.

Board of Trustees News

Some of our community members may not be aware that at our recent Board meeting, Adrienne Simpson tabled her resignation from Principalship, as she intends to retire.

Adrienne will finish at the end of Term 3 this year. We appreciate all she has done over the past 24 years for Woodend School in varying capacities and do wish her well for whatever the future brings.

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Recently we had some of our senior students participating in the Walk or Wheel to School Week, which was run by the Christchurch City Council. There were set themes on the days and for the students who participated all names went into a prize draw.

Our Student Leaders are working on a Mufti Day to be held on the 8 April before the end of term. They are raising awareness and funds for the Hearts of Gold Appeal for St John.

We recently purchased some awesome outdoor games for all students.

We had fundraised through our annual Bulb Fundraiser and also the Woodend Lions Club gave a donation to put towards this project as well.

We have purchased a Connect 4 game, Noughts & Crosses and a giant Chess Set. Thanks to all our parent community for helping with the bulb fundraiser and huge thanks also to the Woodend Lions Club.

Nga mihi nui Adrienne Simpson (Principal)

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COMMUNITY CONTACTS

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

LOLLIPOPS PRESCHOOL PEGASUS 943 4935 cm.pegasus@ledu.co.nz lollipopseducare.co.nz/location/pegasus MENZSHED PEGASUS & WOODEND COMMUNITY TRUST Clive Jones 027 245 5770 John Burns 021 347 805 menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com MUSIC AND PLAY Meaghan 027 392 6409 NORTH CANTERBURY WOODCRAFT CLUB Merv Laws 021 237 7105 David Crawford 027 341 0246 Pegasus Brownies pegasusbrownies@gmail.com PEGASUS BROWNIES pegasusbrownies@gmail.com PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE Bookings and enquiries contact: Waimakiriri District Council Freephone: 0800 965 468 www.waimakariri.govt.nz PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE TEAM Email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com PEGASUS MONDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP Christine Johnston 021 179 7330 PEGASUS RESIDENTS GROUP INC prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc. PEGASUS WOODEND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Helen Power 313 5749 Pam Cleeve 03 3138120 / 021 170 9895 RANGIORA BRIDGE CLUB www.rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz rangiorabridge@xtra.co.nz 03-3137941

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RADIO SAILING CLUB Ian McGregor 027 595 9000 Paul Johnson 021 295 2587 ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Men’s Group: Andrew 021 073 5730 Women’s Group: Amy 021 234 4253 Hall Hire: Elizabeth 313 4612 THE ASHLEY LODGE Norme Shore - Secretary theashleylodge28@gmail.com http://www.ashley28.net.nz THE LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND-PEGASUS President John Canton 310 8157 Secretary Anne Attenborough 313 6124 Youth Centre Brian Attenborough 313 6124 TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI Email: tbwaimakariri@gmail.com 021 0265 4071 Website: waimakariri.timebanks.org Facebook: facebook.com/ timebankwaimakariri TOY LIBRARY rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL 313 2141 tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/tuahiwi. preschool www.tuahiwicommunitypreschool WAIKUKU BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com WOODEND BADMINTON CLUB Paul Henderson 0274 925 936 WOODEND BOWLING CLUB President Gill Beale 310 6612 Secretary Phil Harris 327 6553 WOODEND BOYS’ CLUB John Harris 313 7832 WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC President Mark Paterson Secretary Kris Stacey kris@stacey.kiwi.nz

COMMUNITY CONTACTS WOODEND FLOWER SHOW President Shirley Wheeler 03 327 3414 Secretary Helen Power 313 5749 Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120

WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY Jana Thorn 312 7654 office@woodendpreschool.co.nz www.woodendpreschool.co.nz

WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB President John Fortster 327 3681 Secretary Jo Reid 03 310 6164

WOODEND RUGBY CLUB Senior Club Captain, Matthew McLeod 027 722 8011 Junior Club Captain, Michelle Tocker 021 267 1429

WOODEND GARDEN CLUB President Brenda Batchelor 313 9556 Secretary Lynn Oliff 310 0575 Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120 WOODEND GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY & NETBALL President Tony Hurley 312 7311 WOODEND GYM CLUB Simone Templeton 027 514 8363 WOODEND INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Club President Andrew Petrie 022 592 8389 Club Captain Rex Macauley 313 3627 or 021 126 3344 WOODEND JUNIOR CRICKET Amy Hallmark woodend.cricket@gmail.com WOODEND METHODIST CHURCH Minister Rev. Veitomoni Siufanga 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 WOODEND NETBALL CLUB President Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365 Secretary Vicki Attrill 021 244 1881 Woodendnetballclub@gmail.com WOODEND PLAY CENTRE 027 353 2131 woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter

WOODEND SEFTON COMMUNITY BOARD Chairperson Shona Powell 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Deputy Chairperson Andrew Thompson WOODEND SENIOR CRICKET CLUB Robert Davey 021 762 963 WOODEND TENNIS CLUB Jim Bucknell 313 9405 WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Chief Fire Officer Lew Grant 021 1311 780 lewsandra@xtra.co.nz www.fireandemergency.nz WOODEND / WAIKUKU PLUNKET Clare Hewett 312 2640

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Phone 021 022 49443 for an appointment.

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If you would like your community group or club listed in our community contacts please email Editor

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WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 8 Eders Road - Woodend

STAY AT HOME MUM TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER This month, we would like to introduce you to Firefighter Karla. We asked her to put in her own words what it means to be a part of the Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade, but would also like to add that she has become a valuable Member of the Brigade – as are all our Firefighters.

“Hello, I’m Karla Manaena You wouldn’t believe 18 months ago, I was a stay at home Mum – now I hold the rank of Firefighter, and am part of a dedicated team serving our community.

My motivation for joining the Brigade was actually rather selfish. I wanted to be a part of something that challenged me, and gave me a sense of achievement and pride.

“The mind was willing – but - was the body able???”

Yes it is a commitment and you need to work hard and dig deep at times….but the reward is so much greater.

We have an amazing training team who work alongside members while learning the core skills, and they will continue to support you when advancing through the ranks.

If you have ever considered joining, particularly if you are available during the day, come down and have an informal chat, meet the team, and see how you can contribute.”

Your contribution will make a difference If you would like more information on becoming part of the team, Make an appointment to find out about this exciting opportunity by calling Lew Grant — 021 1311780 or Shayne Robinson — 021 2866574

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COVID VACCINATIONS: Our dedicated covid vaccine clinics are now closed. If you are wanting a covid vaccine or booster you can call us for an appointment time with the nurse during our normal opening hours.

FLU VACCINES we continue to offer flu vaccines in practice, we have had a great uptake to date. You can book an appointment slot online in the Flu clinic or phone us; Clinics Mon – Fri 1pm to 2pm. More information can be found on our website regarding eligibility for subsidised vaccine. If not subsidised the cost is $35.

ONLINE BOOKINGS - We encourage patients to register and use Manage My Health portal. You can use it for booking a phone or in person consultation, seeing your results, recalls and to request repeat prescriptions. If you need assistance to register with MMH, please contact our reception team who will be happy to help. If you have any issues with MMH, contact NZsupport@mmhglobal.com . You can download the app from the App store or Google Play, or our website https://www.managemyhealth.co.nz NEW PATIENTS WELCOME – we have opened our books for new enrolments. Please note you will enrol with the practice not an individual doctor, we encourage to book in advance to see your doctor of choice.

You can print the enrolment form off online and drop into us with ID or pick up a form from us.

INTRODUCING DR ISAAC RYAN

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I have worked in a wide variety of specialties, with some focus in orthopaedics and urgent care. Despite this, I have always wanted to focus on general practice due to the opportunity to build relationships and be involved in people's health and journey.

I also plan on becoming much more proficient in diabetes management. I work 4 days per week and look forward to meeting you. I am also very grateful to be joining a wonderful supportive team.”

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

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury

Youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury, introduces Debs (big) and Milena (known as Milly) (little), matched in September 2021.

Debs and Milly enjoy walking the dogs, drawing, visiting the beach and more recently a trip to Orana Wildlife Park.

For one hour, once a week our ‘Big Brothers’

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Woodend Garden Club Exhibits Results

Decorative Open Succulents and Style First – Brenda Batchelor Decorative Novice Decorative Open First - Glenis Everts Succulents and Style Decorative Open First – Brenda Batchelor Decorative Novice First - Glenis Everts Cut Flowers 1 stem of Chrysanthemum Large First – Brenda Batchelor 1 stem of Chrysanthemum Small First - Glenis Everts One Flower of your Choice First – Judy Stewart Page 38 The Woodpecker May 2022

Produce – Two Lemons Won by Brenda Batchelor Three different Fruits Won by Glenis Everts One Bunch of Grapes Won by Ruth Vaughan Baking Two Sausage Rolls Won by Heather Reeves Two mince Savouries Won by Heather Reeves Elaine Seareel Cup Decorative Novice Won by Glenis Everts Jenny Leadbetter Cup Best in Show Glenis Everts Most points overall Brenda Batchelor

Who Found Mr Woody in April?

The first person to find Mr Woody last month was Hailey Buys – Aged 4 from Pegasus (top right side).

She loves looking for Mr Woody with every edition. Here she is proud as punch to show off she found him again.

The second person was Johnny Colvin - Aged 14 from Pegasus (top middle right) Other clever entrants included Leona Sandom - Aged 9 from Pegasus (bottom right) Anki van der Merwe Aged 9 from Pegasus (middle right) Abigail Nortje – Aged 5 from Pegasus (bottom left).

Can you find Mr Woody in this month’s Woodpecker?

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The Woodpecker Community Trust AGM

Tuesday 17 May 2022 5.30pm – 6.00pm School Staff Room, Woodend Primary School RSVP required

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Are you a local business wishing to advertise your products or services?

Please email the Editor to ask about our advertising rates.

You can be an occasional or recurring advertiser, the latter securing your place each month.

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Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus

Fundraising for local community projects as a volunteer.

Support club activities but having fun and friendship. New members are very welcome.

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

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Pegasus parkrun

Let’s talk about exercising with

doggos, puppers, floofs, doges, woofers, pupperinos, corgos, fluffers & woofers!

Getting out into the fresh air with Fido is a great way to get out and moving. Not only is it good for you, it’s also good for your furry companion.

Exercising with your dog is a great bonding experience, and there is even research that suggests that dog owners lose weight faster than people who do not own dogs.

Interestingly, many dogs are also battling issues related to excess weight - like people, overweight, unfit dogs are at risk for health problems, from arthritis to heart disease.

Brisk walking is an ideal starting exercise for human and hound. The benefits include a stronger heart, lower blood pressure, more energy, denser bones, and a lower risk of

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depression. Not all dogs are built to jog. Greyhounds, for example, are pros at short-distance sprinting, but can get tired during long-distance runs.

The key is finding activities you both enjoy. Different breeds enjoy different activities, and some are simply not built for long distance treks or speedy sprints.

Remember that dogs can’t sweat, so avoid the hot times of the day and stop if your dog is lagging behind you. Also, a harness is much better for your companion’s neck than a collar if walking, jogging, or running with a leash.

At parkrun we love well behaved, friendly barkrunners – and they are always welcome to join us. We have many regulars, and they all get cuddles.

There are a few things that you need

to remember when bringing your dog along to parkrun: ALWAYS have a poo bag handy and clean up after your dog (we have a few spares at the scanning table if you forget yours).

Only one dog per parkrunner whether walking, jogging, running, or volunteering.

Short hand-held non-extendable leads only - no waist harnesses.

Do stand back at pre-event briefings if your dog is prone to barking. This is to ensure that parkrunners can hear announcements clearly and don’t get distracted.

When taking part with a dog please position yourself at the start line according to ability.

Keep your dog on a lead by your side and within arm’s reach throughout the

event.

It is not permitted to participate at parkrun with a pushchair and a dog at the same time.

Do not register your dog as a parkrunner.

Consider whether the weather / terrain are suitable for your dog.

In other news, My Vaccine Passes (MVP) are no longer needed to receive a result at parkrun. Finally, it would appear as if we near the end of COVID tunnel!

If you are up for joining us at parkrun, then you should sign up for a barcode.

It’s completely free to sign up, you get your results emailed to you after each event and you don’t get spammed with heaps of offers, etc. Get yourself a barcode here: https://www.parkrun. co.nz/register/ The Woodpecker May 2022 Page 43

Sevalight Hatha Yoga Classes

Thursday mornings, Rangiora Health Hub Other days and times also available Small classes Alternatives provided for all health conditions Contact: Pamela Dwyer, 027 721 2140 pameladwyer4@gmail.com

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!

Volunteer Driver

Available Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Pegasus & Woodend areas Need a friendly and reliable driver accredited to assist with medical and other appointments; personal shopping; airport transfers; social events.

Donations greatly appreciated.

Contact Anne on 313 6124

Kaiapoi Community Patrol

We are now recruiting volunteers for Camera Operation and Patrolling.

Full training given. If interested, please contact Bill 021 146 2136 All volunteers are required to be vetted by police.

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Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer days

Wednesday 11am - 1pm and the last Saturday of the month 10am 11.30am Come and join the Community Garden and learn about organic produce, composting skills and find likeminded people to share your love of gardening.

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

Can you find Mr Woody Woodpecker?

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

For fun, search for him and if you find him, please EMAIL the Editor on debs.thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz with a HIGH RESOLUTION photo of you pointing to the very page where Mr Woody Woodpecker is, and your photo will go in next month’s Woodpecker.

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PAWS VETS

Autumn is the timeSOON of year when mice and rats OPENING IN start to scurry for warmth. Where do they find it?

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Be careful when it comes to mouse traps and rodenticides like rat and mouse poison. Many poisons that are currently on the market Nick Deane. can be very harmful to dogs and cats. Direct and sometimes indiMay I introduce myself. A vet since ’92 I have rect ingestion can be deadly. had a dream of one day setting up a small So, please, extra caution iffamily you do decide to use poisons around the owned veterinary clinic. home.

Opening in January 2016.

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Please pop in and say Hi to Jayne and have a look around our new clinic. We would love to be of service to your furry family members.

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