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Thursday December 11 2014 | Issue 630

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Earthworks:Quake repairs, RedLion corner andmore.—pages 29 31.

Property Times:LatestNthCantyproperties for sale.—pages 39 43.

On hold . . . The upgrade of the Soldiers Block is on hold while the Hurunui District Council explores way to finance an estimated $5.25million upgrade. PHOTO: KIM MCKAY.

Soldiers’ Block upgrade on holdBy KIT CARSON

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The brakes have been put onthe upgrade of the historicSoldiers’ Block inHanmerSprings.Six years on from being

gifted the block by theGovernment as part of a widerproperty deal for part of theformer QueenMaryHospitalsite, the council has baulked atthe $5.25million estimatedprice tag for the upgrade of thebuilding.It has also questioned the

willingness of potentialtenants tomeet the rent thatwould be required to helpmeetloan repayments.

The council will nowwait onmore detailed information andcosts whichmight allow it tomove the project forward.It has asked staff to explore

various funding possibilitiesincluding the use of $1.5million set aside by theGovernment for expenditureon theNurses’ Hostel.It has also suggested an

approach bemade toConservationMinisterMaggieBarry to visit the QueenMarysite in the hope of attractingadditional funding.Councillors also suggested

potential funding could besourced tomarkcommemorations celebrating

the end ofWorldWar One.The $5.25million estimate

fromDavis Langdon quantitysurveyors did not includefitout costs, estimated at$600,000 for the pools officesand $225,000 for a cinema.Based on the $5.25million

and the assumption tenants’meet their own fitout costs, arental return of $496,000 a yearwould be required to service aloan over 20 years at sevenpercent.This equates to $265 per

squaremetre a year if the fullfloor area is leased.Present commercial rentals

inHanmer Springs vary fromaround $250 to upwards of

$450.The figures caused angst

among councillors who felt 100percent occupancy throughoutthe loan termwas not realistic.Council amenities and

special projectsmanagerBruceYates, on behalf of aworking group comprising CrsDick Davison, Jason Fletcherand Gary Cooper, said thecouncil either went aheadwiththe work or it continued to‘‘mothball’’ the building.The group said while the

Nurses’ Hostel and ChisholmWard offered little commercialappeal, the Soldiers’ Block hadattracted a large number ofpotential users.

‘‘Themost significant ofthese were the thermal poolsmanagers who proposed thethe western octagon beconverted into administrationoffices for their staff,’’ MrYates said in his report.This would provide an

anchor tenant and preliminarydesigns had already been doneto accommodate the officeswithin the restrictions of theheritage features retention, hesaid.‘‘Other possible users

include a commercial cookingschool, a boutique cinema, agymnasium, an art gallery andcommercial offices.’’

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Hurunui District CouncilRoading -Weather Dependent• Grader 1 in the Cheviot area• Grader 2 in the Blythe area• Pre-reseal repairs in the Conway area• Pre-reseal repairs Reeces Road• Culvert inspections• Bridge inspectionsUtilities• Pipe upgrades on the Cheviot rural water schemeand in the Hawarden and Waikari area

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Draft Hurunui District Tourism Strategy 2015-2020Tourism adds major economic value to our district. TheHurunui Tourism Board has put together a Draft TourismStrategy for 2015-2020 to help support the sectorand maximise the opportunities and grow tourism inthe Hurunui. Submissions are now being sought on theproposals before final decisions are made. Submissionsneed to be received by 5pm, 19 December 20142014 Summer Reading ProgrammeFor 5-12 year olds. Enrolments open now - ask yourlibrarian for further informationPublic Meetings12 Dec - Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa

Management Committee15 Dec - Hanmer Springs Community Board16 Dec - Amberley Ward Committee18 Dec - Council meetingMayor’s Diary11 Dec - Water Committees Meeting

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Residency causes issues

Easier residency . . . James Bourke (left)and Dave Hislop say immigrant workerswould stay longer in the area if they couldgain residency more easily.

PHOTO BY AMANDA BOWES.

By AMANDA BOWES

Making it easier to gain residency forimmigrantworkerswould go a longwayin helping to retain staff in the dairyindustry, say twoHurunui dairy farmers.In response to an article in last week’s

issue of TheNews, DaveHislop andJamesBourke say staff retention issuesamong immigrantworkers is often due tothe difficulty they have obtainingresidency, not because they don’t wantto keepworking in the area.‘‘There aremany farms around our

district whohave families now living onthe farm, as themainworker has beenable to get residency.‘‘Unfortunately, due to immigration

laws, it is usually the peoplewhohavefarmmanagement jobs that gainresidency.‘‘Some are now in their fourth, fifth

and sixth year ofworking for the samedairy farmowner,’’ saysDave.Other factors thatmake it a challenge

for immigrants, include difficulty gettinga driver’s license andunder utilisationof skills.‘‘There are lawyers, nurses, teachers

and veterinarians, who can’t practicehere, (unless they retrain) but bring awide range of skills, with the ability tolearn newones.‘‘We as employers, need to askwhatwe

can do to utilise their skillsmoreappropriately.We are bringing hugelyskilled resources into the areawhichcan’t be harnessed because the person

only has a temporarywork visa.’’James andDave say the problemof

long hours is onemost dairy farmershave addressed by having fairmilkingrosters, shorterworkingweeks and time

off for activities outside the farm.‘‘Dairy farmers have access toDairy

NZ’s roster calculator andmany use it.The leading farmerswant good staff.Fair rosters help retain good staff.’’Dave says another problem

immigrants have is in obtaining adriver’s license.Not only because of thecost but because of the culturalcomponent and a fear of failing.‘‘If you or I fail at something, we tend

to just try again. Particularly in theFilipino culture, there is a real fear offailure. Getting someone past that fearcan be a challenge.’’There is nowa shuttle that takes

workers fromCulverden toHanmerSpringswheremanyworkwithin schoolhours, returning home in time for theend of the school day.‘‘It would give these people somuch

more freedom to get out and about if theycould get their driver’s licensewithoutthat fear of failure.’’Apart from immigrantworkers, there

is also room forKiwi tradesmen to set upbusiness in theAmuri area.‘‘It’s an areawhere a young person can

set up a business andwork towardsbuying a house and raising a family, iftheywant to. There are also plenty ofoutdoor activities on offer,’’ say JamesandDave.The two farmers say they think there is

a lot less staffing issues than there havebeen in the past and therewould be evenless if the ability for immigrants to gainresidencywasmade easier.

Christmas not festive for allBy DAVID HILL

Christmas canbeadifficult time forpeople suffering from loss.WaimakaririDistrictCouncil injury

prevention coordinatorSarahLodgesaysChristmas canbe stressful enough,without a senseof loss.But there issupport available.‘‘Christmas is not festive for everyone.

But there’s someamazingpeoplewhoreally stepupat this timeof year. Thechurchesdoa really good jobof reachingout topeopleand theLions volunteerswereout in force lastweekwithToot forTucker.‘‘People lookout for things todo to look

afterpeopleat this timeof year. It’s thestuff that goes onbehind the scenes that

peopledon’t knowaboutwhichmakeareal difference.’’The support groupWaimakariri

BereavedbySuicide is organising aneveningonTuesday,December 16, from7.30pm to8.30pmwithTuahiwicounsellorMichaelWiseatHopeCafe,RangioraBaptist Church,EastBelt, tohelppeoplewhoare suffering throughlossduring the festive season.‘‘It couldbeany typeof loss. They

mighthave lost a lovedone, or lost theirjobor theirhealth, or theymighthavelost someonewho sits next to thematwork.‘‘MichaelWisedid somework through

theearthquakes, hewas commissionedtohelp thosewho lost lovedonesonFebruary 22.’’

The council is onceagain running theWaimakaririMocktail Competition,withrecipes fornonalcoholic cocktails beingaccepteduntilWednesday,December17.The recipeswill be collated into abook

whichwill bedistributedaround thedistrict andwill beavailable at locallibraries and thewinnerwill receiveaprize.MsLodge says the competitionhas

beenmadepossible thanks to fundingfromACCand theHealthPromotionAuthority, as part of the ‘‘NoBeersiesCampaign’’. The council alsohasanewcommunity events trailer, thanks toearthquake funding. The trailerhasbeenstockedwith gamesandbarbecuesandcanbehiredout for community events.

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Multiple uses planned for blockFromPage 1

Withmultipleuses inmind, theOPUSstudyof theSoldiersBlock consideredall aspects ofanupgrade structural,architectural, heritage,mechanical, electrical, fire,hydraulic andcivilrequirements.‘‘Thedesire is to incorporate

all of these components into anupgradeof theentireSoldiers’Block so that it canbecomeanattractive lettingproposition toensure that the considerablecosts involvedare recovered inrentpayments to ensurenoongoing costs to thedistrictratepayers,’’MrYates said.Onecouncillor felt ‘‘another

cornerstone tenant’’supporting the thermalpoolswouldbe ideal.HanmerSprings residentCr

Fletcher saidhewould like toseea secondmajor tenant onboard, butwasnot too

concernedabout theSoldiers’Block space flooding themarket.‘‘Retail spaceelsewhere (in

the village) is starting at $400asquaremetre.‘‘Theneed, I believe, is there

particularly fromabusinessperspective.’’CrMarieBlack, in the chair

in theabsenceofMayorWintonDalley, said shewas‘‘keenabout theproposal, butnervousabout thepotentialcost to ratepayers’’.Cr JimHarre said ideally he

would like to seeall theQueenMarybuildings restoredandused.‘‘In reality, I don’t thinkwe

canafford it.’’Theworking group

recommended the councilproceedwith final designandworkingdrawings to tender fortheupgradeand thatup to$350,000 from theQueenMary

DevelopmentContributionsAccount beused for theworkwith thebalance fundedbyaloan tobepaidby lessees.But councillors, on

reviewing the report at theirmeeting, expressed concernattheestimatedcost of theupgradeand thewillingness oftenants topay the rentsneeded.TheSoldiersBlockwaspart

of the formerQueenMaryHospital property,whichalongwith theNurses’Hostel andtheChisholmWardwas givento theHurunuiDistrictCouncilby theGovernment in 2008.TheGovernment’s intention

was to ‘‘protect, in asustainable andviableway theheritagearea,while alsoenablingdevelopment... forcommercial and/or communityusewhich is consistentwithanapprovedmanagementplan’’.Since then it hasbeen the

subject of several reports,including a consultant’s reporton thework required tobringtheSoldiers’Blockup toastandard suitable to rent to anumberof different businessesandcommunity groups.TheSoldiers’Blockwas

purposebuilt in 1916as aconvalescent hospital forreturningWorldWar1servicemen, andhas thelocation, style and scale thatattractedanumberofprospects.Theworking grouphadover

the years interviewedanumberof prospective tenantsandwas satisfied therewassufficient interest to furtherexplore refurbishment of theentirebuilding.

TheSoldiers’Block reportwasdiscussed in theabsenceofMrDalley andCrsGaryCooper,VinceDaly andFionaHarris.

Rangiora celebration

Be in towin . . . Shoppers in Rangiora have until December 18 tobe in to win in a Rangiora Christmas promotion. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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Come toRangioraCelebrationNight next Thursday and youcouldwin $10,000 in cash.Buy something at one or

more of 16 specifiedRangiorashops,write your nameandcontact details on the back ofyour receipt/receipts, popthem in the entry box in storeand cross your fingers.Youwill thenbe inwith a

chance to scoop the big cashprize.If the $10,000 prize is not

struck there is a fabulousconsolationprize for the luckyshopper donated byMitre 10Mega,Rangiora.The competition,which is

supported byTheNewsandRangioraPromotions, beganonNovember 6 andwill bewonby one lucky shopper inHighStreet during thenightonThursdayDecember 18.On thenight all the entries

will be collected andplacedinto a barrel. One entrywill bedrawn from thebarrel and thenamewritten on the back of itannounced.Once ownership of the ticket

has been validated, the luckyshoppermust then choose oneof 100 envelopes. One

envelope contains the $10,000prize. All of the others containsignificant retail packages.HighStreetwill be closed

from3pm to 10pm forCelebrationNightwith shopsin theRangiora centralbusiness district (CBD) openuntil 9pm, and freeChristmasgiftwrapping.

Therewill be livemusic,Christmas raffles, activities forchildrenplus aCostumeParadeat 7pm featuring aKiwiChristmas themewhichhasgreat prizes forUnder 12s,1218 andanadult section.Register for theparadewithRangioraPromotions outsideDevlinRealEstate from

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BarbershopChoruswill besinging in various locationsaround theCBDthroughoutthenight, plus theKaiapoiInvisibleChoir,DaleHartleySchoolSingers and theCombinedChurcheswillprovideaCarolsChoir and jazzband tokeep themood festive.Whisky theShetlandpony

fromWeeDramFarmPark inFernsidewill bea specialguest too, dressed in aFatherChristmas suit speciallymadefor theoccasion.Therewill be stalls selling a

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Public consultation welcomed

Watermanagement . . . The Hurunui River is one ofmanywaterways vitally important tofarmers and recreationists. FILE PHOTO.

By DAVID HILL

North Canterbury’s Mayors havewelcomed the Government’sannouncement of public consultationon the future of EnvironmentCanterbury (ECan) next year.Environment Minister Dr Nick

Smith and Associate LocalGovernment Minister Louise Upstonannounced at Friday’s CanterburyMayoral Forum, the Government willfinalise an options document on thefuture of ECan for public discussion inthe new year, and intend having newstructure in place in time for the 2016local body elections.Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers

welcomes the opportunity for publicconsultation.‘‘Obviously the final shape of the

discussion document will not beknown until March, but it’s importantfrom a point of view of resourcemanagement and particularly waterthat we have governancearrangements for Canterbury.’’Hurunui Mayor Winton Dalley says

restoring an elected regional councilneeds to remain a priority.‘‘I have made it quite clear for some

time that we have to work our wayback to democratic governance andthis is the start of that process.‘‘The good news is we don’t have to

be distracted by the Super Citynonsense. We can continue workingtogether informally as we do now. Thecouncils have a high degree ofcollaboration and I’m sure that willcontinue.’’Kaikoura Mayor Winston Gray says

he welcomes the Ministers’ assurancethe new governance structure willcontinue the work of the CanterburyWater Management Strategy.

‘‘Water is getting vitally important.We are on the fringe up here and wedon’t have the geography to supportlarge scale irrigation schemes, so wedon’t have the same water issues, but

we are still a part of the Canterburyeconomy.‘‘There are huge opportunities for

Canterbury if we can get our watermanagement right.’’

While water is high the agenda forany future role for ECan, Mr Ayerssays the question of responsibility forpublic transport will be up for review.At present ECan operates publictransport for the GreaterChristchurch area, includingChristchurch, Waimakariri andSelwyn, and for Timaru.‘‘I’m happy with the current

arrangements, but there would besome advantages in having the three(Greater Christchurch) territorialauthorities controlling the entiresystem and leave Timaru to run itsown, because we are responsible fromsome of the infrastructure such as busshelters.‘‘It would also make it easier for the

councils to integrate public transportneeds into their town planning.’’Mr Ayers says the Greater

Christchurch councils also need to bethinking about the future of rail aspart of the transport mix.Dr Smith andMs Upston said the

Government planned to publish anoptions paper in March for publicconsultation, after further discussionwith the mayors in February, beforemeeting with all 10 councils andreceiving public submissions.‘‘Legislation is likely to be required

which will go before a selectcommittee and provide a furtheropportunity for public input.‘‘The immediate priority in

Canterbury is the earthquakerecovery.‘‘In the longer term, the wise

management of water for economicdevelopment, recreation and theenvironment will be critical to theregion’s future. We want to take timeto consult and get these decisionsright.’’


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Deck the halls . . . Jacqui Crosby, with herson Josh, aged 9, decorating theAshgrove School tree at the RangioraChristmas Tree Festival, sponsored by TheNews. The annual Christmas fundraiser isbeing held in theWaimakariri DistrictCouncil Foyer, in Rangiora.

PHOTO SHELLEY CALDWELLTOPP.

Tree festcelebratesChristmasBy SHELLEY CALDWELLTOPPDo not miss the Rangiora ChristmasTree Festival this year.This special annual Christmas

event is being held in theWaimakariri District Council foyerto raise funds for CCS DisabilityAction, and the Cancer SocietyRangiora Rural Group.More than 30 Christmas trees

covered in fairy lights anddecorated by volunteers in everyway imaginable have filled thefoyer with colour and Christmasfun.The trees were decorated last

Monday morning in time for thefestival opening at 9am on Tuesday.Organiser Mary Gerard said the

foyer was packed with peopledecorating the trees.The event is sponsored by The

News, and every tree is sponsoredby a business or charitableinstitution.Festival visitors are asked to give

a gold coin donation, vote for theirfavourite tree, and buy a ticket inone of the raffles being held at theevent.There is also a Remembrance

Tree where visitors can add thename of a loved one to thedecorations, and aWishing Treewhere visitors can make a wish toput on the tree.The festival runs until December

18.

Time running outBy SHELLEY CALDWELLTOPP

Time is runningout formembers of thepublic tohave their say onwherepsychoactive substances (widely knownas legalhighdrugs, partypills, energypills orherbal highs)maybe sold inNorthCanterbury.Submissions on theWaimakariri

DistrictCouncil’s statement of proposalfor theDraft ofPsychoactiveProductsclose tomorrow (Dec12), at 5pm.So far only two submissionshavebeen

received, from theNewZealandPoliceand theRangioraPromotionsAssociation.LynleyBeckingsale, corporate

projects analyst for theWaimakaririDistrictCouncil, said itwasnotunusualfor there tobe so fewsubmissions at thisstage.‘‘Wewouldnormally expect thebulk

of submissions to arrive in the last fivedays of the submissionsperiod.‘‘Wewill be verypleased to receiveas

many submissions aspossible,’’ she says.‘‘ThePolice support theelements of

thepolicywith theexceptionof theproposal to allowapprovedproductshops inKaiapoi. Theyask the councilto consider limiting the locationofapprovedproduct shops toRangiora,’’she said.‘‘TheRangioraPromotionAssociation

supports thepolicy in its entirety.’’TheGovernment introduceda

temporarybanon the controversial saleof legal highs in June this year,primarily to allowcouncils time toformulate apsychoactiveproductspolicy after consultationwithcommunities. At present councils donohave theauthority to ban the sale oflegal highs or even restrict thenumberof shops selling them.Before theGovernment’s temporary

banon the sale of legal highswasintroduced, therewereno shops sellingpsychoactive substances in theWaimakaririDistrict.TheWaimakaririDistrictCouncil’s

draftPsychoactiveProductsRetailLocationsPolicy aims tominimise theharm these shopsdo toour community.Thenewregulations areexpected to

be inplaceby Junenext year. If councilsdonothaveapolicy inplaceby thentherewill beno restrictionon thelocationof approvedproduct legalhighretail premises inourdistrict.Tomakea submission go to

www.waimakariri.govt.nz to obtain acopyof thedraft policy orphone (03)3118900 (toll free (03) 3276834), or pickoneup from theCouncil ServiceCentresor libraries.Submissionswill beheardon

February 5next year.


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The past definespresent, futureDwelling in the past may not be wise,but history has made us what andwho we are.History sets the direction for the

present and the future.As this year draws to a close one

cannot help but contemplate whathas progressed and been achievedand what has stalled or wasagonizingly slow to achieve in thepast year.One can reflect on the challenges

and those issues that could havebeen handled more wisely.The things I worry about most are

not the things we have done andmaybe got wrong, but the things wehave not even attempted.The opportunities that go begging

because we lack the courage,foresight and commitment to tackle,leaves just as great a legacy as ourachievements do.Looking back at History, WW1 had

a huge impact on New Zealand as ayoung Nation and influenced andshaped our development andculture. Nationwide, the Centenary‘Commemoration’ not ‘Celebration’of the outbreak of theWarcommenced in August.Hurunui communities have

adopted theWhite Cross initiativewhere a Cross bearing the Name,Rank, and Number of those who died

as a result of the war will be erectedin appropriate places onappropriate occasions for theduration of the Commemorations,concluding in 2018.Local communities will be

determining what othercommemoration events they want toinitiate.One initiative is a mounted

cavalcade from the Peaks Districtthrough Hawarden to the Service inWaikari next ANZACDay. Manylocal horses joined the war effortand never returned.The Hurunui District owns a

significant remnant of WW1 thehistoric QueenMary Hospital inHanmer Springs. One buildingknown as the Soldiers Block wasbuilt to house soldiers whilerecuperating from health issuesresulting from their war service.With the huge national history andheritage associated with this site inmind, I have seeded the idea of asignificant event at this venuetoward the end of thecommemoration period.While contemplating the past, let

us resolve to learn from the past andcommit to every opportunity in theNewYear.Jean and I wish you all a safe and

peaceful Christmas season.

The pest invasionBy THE EDITOR, ROBYNBRISTOW

They are back and in ever increasingnumbers.Mice and blow flies.The only thing flies have going for

them is you can hear them and deal tothemwith variousmethods including arolled up newspaper or fly swat neither of which is very hygienic. Andthen alas you are left with the carcassesto deal with.Mice on the other hand appear out of

nowhere, scuttle silently across countrybefore disappearing to where I have noidea.Flies come in the doors andwindows.

With a bit of audaciousmanoeuvreingyou can be rid of them and shut thedoors andwindows to ensure the blackinvasion stays away.The grey plague, on the other hand, is

not so easily disposed of, particularly ifyou have no ideawhere they arrivedfrom in the first place.Flies dive bomb youwhen you are at

the stove, whizz around your ears,ducking and diving with the buzzinggetting louder and louder, untilsuddenly it goes silent sending yourarms flailing aroundmadly driven bythe notion they have landed somewhereon your anatomy!

Mice on the other hand scuttle aroundthe floor, hard up against the walls,pretending they are not there. Youglimpse them as they race hither and to.They generally wait until you havevisitors and you are left hoping theyhave not seen the creatures.And they return to haunt you just as

you put your head on the pillow. I swearthey have hob nail boots on as they racearound in the darkness.Traps have proved quite successful I

have lost count of the number I havesnared, but they just keep coming back,particularly when it is cooler and theyseek refuge in warmer climes.The beechmasting is the culprit

keeping them in food, good and healthand breedingmode. But when thattucker source dries up they comelooking and seem certain they will findplenty at my place.But I am comforted to know I amnot

alone. It is not the easiest topic to bringup but when you do youwill find you arenot alone in having a scourge ofmice.It is pretty well spread throughout

North Canterbury, particularly inhomes, sheds and barns close to beechforests. Scores of the creatures arebeing caught with not a dent in thenumbers.And the flies just drone on.

RelentlessSwineFrom theBelly ofHell,Thismantel you roar across,not only to bellow and yell,but on theway, tease to toss.

Punch and pull, fighting blind,Towers of green you bend,the frail andweak you find,then cowardly eastward send.

You hurl in turbulent squalls,twist about and skyward launch,the place below appalls,unnerving even the staunch.

Snakeheads of two, given birth,you hiss, leer and lunge,one sucks sap from the given earth,the other seeks all will to expunge.

But as rudely as you began,you stop, leaving all withered and

hot,O for the gallantry of Stars and

Sun,has you line up and shot.

BTB,Hurunui.

ComingsoonDonations for Salvation ArmyDurhamHealth is again collecting

donations of food and unused presents/gifts for the Rangiora Salvation Army.Donations can be placed under theChristmas tree and will be accepted atthe practice up until Friday, December19. Contact (03) 3134659.A special Christmas service:A special service for the elderly,

Christmas Day workers and anyonewho would like to come will be held atthe St Johns Anglican Church, on thecorner of High and Church Streets,Rangiora, onWednesday, December17, from 10am.Morning tea will follow. Contact

Janet on janet[email protected] Service and Nativity PlayTheWoodend / Pegasus Anglican

Parish is hosting a special family"christingle service" with a nativityplay on Sunday, December 21, from4.30pm at the St Barnabas Church onMain Road, Woodend.All children will be integrated into

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Ho ho . . . Santaarrives in town asKaiapoi celebratesthe festive season.

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Through the lion’smouth . . . AlizeHammond, aged 2, fromKaiapoi peeksthrough the lion’smouth on the bouncyanimal farm at the Kaiapoi Santa ParadeCarnival last Saturday. PHOTO SHELLEY CALDWELLTOPP.

Cool dude . . . Even the dogs helpedcelebrate. PHOTO: RICHARD MOFFAT.

Cheers . . . Waimakariri Mayor David Ayersis ferried through Kaiapoi. PHOTO: RICHARD MOFFAT.

Dancing to the beat . . . Stef VanMeekdances with her daughter, Cora, aged 3, toBrown Eyed Girl played by TheMule at theKaiapoi Santa Parade Carnival last Saturday.Photo by Shelley CaldwellTopp.

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Makingwishes . . . EmmaSansom, aged 2, fromRangiora, in Santa’s Grotto in the RangioraShowgrounds Pavilion last Friday night. Photo Shelley CaldwellTopp .

Grotto enchantingTheRangioraShowgroundspavilionhasbeen transformed into amagicalChristmaswinterwonderland forSanta’sGrotto.AshgroveSchool’smain fundraiser for

the yearwasopenedduring a galanight atthe showgrounds lastFriday.Already it’s provinga real crowdpleaser

and looks set to give the school awelcomepresent thisChristmas.More than650people visited the

charming grotto onopeningnight. Similarnumbers attendedduring theweekendand it has abig approval rating onFacebook.Withmore than50brightlydecorated

Christmas trees, hundredsof fairy lights,reindeer, teddybearspoppingupeverywhere, Santa’sworkshopand lounge,completewith ironingboardand thefamous red jacketwaiting tobe ironed, it’sanenchantingplace.

Santahimself is in attendanceandwillbeeverydayuntil the grotto closes onDecember 14.There is also a treasurehuntfor children, andanopportunity for themto talk toSanta inperson, haveaphotograph takenwithhim, or they cansendhima letter in thebig redpost box.Thegrotto is usuallyheldatAshgrove

School, inRangiora, but this year theschool’sParentTeacherAssociation,organisers of theevent, and theBoardofTrustees, decidedachangeof venuewasneeded.RangioraPromotions,MainPower,MillbrookKitchensandToyworldhelped themachieve that.‘‘It hasbecomea really big community

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peopleon this project at a verybusy timeof yearwhich is really appreciated,’’ hesaid.

Corrections to articlesLast week’s article in The News onAmberfield Boers Stud statedbreeding does sell for $50 upwards andthat stud bucks run into five figures.The figure for the does should have

read $450 while stud bucks can startfrom $1000.The errors are regretted.Sue Smith’s name was missed from

a caption in theWaikari Health Centrephoto in last week’s edition, with Jane

Draper’s name appearing twice. Sue isthe fourth nurse in the photo. Theerror is regretted.

The Christmas Harvest Market atSefton on Christmas Eve will helpraise funds for the Sefton School PTAas well as Diabetes Youth Canterbury.The Booker farm, where the market

is held is 25 acres, not 25 hectares asstated.The error is regretted.

Christingle serviceBy DAVID HILL

Woodend’s popular ‘‘Christingle’’service is back with a real donkey.Woodend / Pegasus Anglican

Parish parishioner Kay Graham saysthe annual interactive Christingleservice attracts families fromthroughout the town. It will be heldat St Barnabas Church, on MainRoad, Woodend, on Sunday,December 21, from 4.30pm.‘‘It’s always been a very popular

service.‘‘There have been times when we

have had people looking in thewindows from outside, because theycouldn’t get in, so the advise is comeearly to get a seat,’’ Kay says.‘‘It is quite interactive with

audience participation.‘‘It’s a lot of fun and great for

young people— all children will beintegrated into the play in some way.‘‘I will be sad to miss it this year,

because I’m going to be overseas.’’This year’s star performer will be

a real donkey namedHarriet andchildren will be dressed up as

angels or shepherds or animals andadults can join in.The Christingle service will

coincide with the parish’s familyservice held on the first and thirdSundays of the month, which catersto a growing number of localfamilies.Kay says Christingles will be given

out to children after the service,with their meaning explained.According to Wikipedia, a

Christingle is a symbolic object usedin Advent services in the lead up toChristmas. The word Christingle isderived from the German worldChristkindl, meaning ‘‘Christ child’’.A Christingle consists of an orange

to represent the earth, a red ribbonto represent the ‘‘blood of Christ‘‘,dried fruits skewered on cocktailsticks pushed into the orange torepresent the fruits of the earth andthe four seasons, and a lit candlepushed into the centre of the orangeto represent Jesus as ‘‘the light ofthe world’’.For more information, contact Viv

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Themanwhorallied support andcoordinatedahuge fundraising effort in thelate 1970’s to save theHanmerSpringsThermalpools, hasbeen rememberedwitha seat at thepools paying tribute tohisefforts.Only twoof the 11personcommittee

remain RobynCombeandMurraySisson and through their determination topaytribute toColinMcIvor’s efforts a seat hasnowbeenplacedat thepools inmemoryofhim.‘‘Quite simply therewouldhavebeenno

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windofplans topour concretedown theboreand seal it off forever, closing thepools permanently.ButMrMcIvor,whohadboughtmotels

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Cinderfella on stageThe stage inWaikariHall will comealivewith the LittleUnity TheatreGroup’s pantomime ‘‘Cinderfella’’this Friday and Saturday evening(December 13).Written byDeniseDent,

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Growth continuesSouthbrook’s industrial area iscontinuing to expand.Proposed business developments at

Southbrookwere rushed throughearlier this year as ‘‘priority areas’’ aspart of the region’s LandUseRecoveryPlan (LURP), whichwas signed off byEarthquakeRecoveryMinister GerryBrownlee inDecember last year to addthe recovery.Pockets of land onFernsideRoad

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which directs the Christchurch CityandWaimakariri and SelwynDistrictCouncils tomake changes to theirdistrict plan to aid the earthquakerecovery.Many of these changes have already

occurred, while others are to bedeveloped by the council and providedto the Canterbury EarthquakeRecovery Authority within specifiedtimeframes.The LURPalso includes new

developments inKaiapoi, Rangiora,Woodend andPegasuswhich haverequired changes to the district plan,but it does not include the residentialred zones.No statutory process for consultation

is includedwithin the LURP, howeverthe council has sought communityfeedbackwhere possible.Other areas covered in the LURP

include the rezoning of rural land inthe Tuahiwi area, to address historicalgrievances.

Nina chases a cure

Chasing a cure . . . NinaMcKay (9) chats to SouthbrookSchool principal Shane Fletcher about her efforts tofundraise for diabetes research. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

By DAVID HILL

NinaMcKayhasovercomemorechallenges thanyouraverage 9yearold, tobecome ‘‘oneof our stars’’ atSouthbrookSchool.Principal ShaneFletcher

says the school is proudofNina,whowasdiagnosedwith typeonediabetes atage 7, after she raised$3710lastmonth inanewinitiative called ‘‘Chasing aCure forType1Diabetes’’.‘‘Theyhavedone sowell

and they just get onwiththeir challenges. She is oneof our stars’’Nina says she receives

fourblood tests adayandtwo insulin injections in themorningandone in theevening.The ‘‘Chasing aCure’’

fundraising effortwas anewinitiative to raisemoney fortheSpinalCordSociety. Thechallengewas towearablueor yellow tshirtwith‘‘ChasingaCure forType1Diabetes’’ printedon iteveryday for amonth toraise awareness of diabetes.Ninaandherparents

Ross andJaneMcKayandsisterDiaz (11)woreblue tshirts, and tshirtsweregiven to other childrenwithdiabetes including fellowSouthbrookSchool studentNicoDownes (12)whoworea yellow t shirt.‘‘I didn’t even thinkwe

would raise $1000 it is a lotofmoney. Iwasprettyhappy,’’Nina says.TheMcKay family even

took the challengedown toQueenstownwhereRoss,NinaandDiaz ran ina10kmrunandJane inahalfmarathon.Nina says she raised$416

fromamufti dayat theschool,whilemoneywascollected froma ‘‘GiveaLittle’’ pageon the internetandherparents collecteddonations onFacebook.Nina says thebiggest

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students and staffwere verysupportiveof the challenge.‘‘Everybodywas really

good. I don’t thinkanyonehad themonabout the tshirts. They realised shewas supporting a goodcauseand theyhavebeen reallygoodabout it.’’Ninahopes theproject

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Big changes at SouthbrookBy DAVID HILL

Congestion . . . Traffic flows at peak timeson Southbrook Road is continuing to createheadaches for staff and parents atSouthbrook School. FILE PHOTO

Big changes are instore at SouthbrookSchool.Principal ShaneFletcher says people

can expect to see some physical changesat the school over the next two years.‘‘It’s really exciting times. The physical

dynamics of the school will change quitedramatically.’’New classrooms have been in the

pipeline for some time, but earlier thisyear theGovernment confirmed $2.4million had been allocated to SouthbrookSchool, as part of a $22million budget toupgradeWaimakariri schools.Mr Fletcher says six new teaching

spaces, administration, reception and aresearch centrewill be added to anexisting classroomblock on thesouthwest corner of the school, while theschool’s boiler roomand librarywill bedemolished.‘‘It’s been a long process, but we are all

ready to go. It’s amassive project andthere’s somany dynamicswaiting for allthe schools to be ready to go.’’The new research centrewill

incorporate the library, ‘‘mixing thebookswith the technological age‘‘, hesays.‘‘It’s about consideringwhat the school

will need in 10 years time, rather thanwherewe are now.‘‘There are real opportunities for our

kids. It’s not how it waswhenwewere atschool. It’s not the traditional desks in a

row and the teachers up front andteachingwhat they know.‘‘We’ve got kids who have been born

into technology, whereaswe’ve arrived atit, so we’ve got to utilise that andencourage it.’’In themeantime, the school is

‘‘squeezing’’ into its classrooms and

being creative about how it uses itsteaching spaces, in linewith themodernlearning environment style.‘‘What traditionally has functioned as

two classroomswill work as threeclassrooms in the short term.‘‘For a short timewewill be

constrained in our physical space, butthe teachers have beenworking in acollaborative approach for some timeanytime, so it won’t really change toomuch.MrFletcher says the growth in

Southbrook and inRangiora in generalhas created a significant increase intraffic volumes on SouthbrookRoad,which is creating headaches for parentsand staff at the school.He questionswhether new traffic lights

which are planned to be installed,outside the newPak ’n Save and at theSouthbrookRoad and SouthBeltroundabout, will makemuch difference.‘‘I want the (Waimakariri District)

council to consider thewhole trafficimpact. The traffic lights will just slowdown the traffic. If you look at LinesideRoad between 3pmand 6pm the traffic isbacked up formiles, so therewill bemassive congestion outside Pak ’n Save.’’Mr Fletcher hopes the school can form

a partnershipwith Pak ’n Save toimprove traffic flow.The school’s enviro group has also

beenmaking good progress workingwithRangioraNewLife School and thecouncil’s Green Corps team to developthe neighbouringHeganReserve,MrFletcher says.


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Greendale School and Community Fun Day – Greendale Domain Sun 7 2pm – 7pm

Community Carols – Mairehau Primary School Sun 7 4pm – 7pm

Christmas at the Lake – Pegasus (vacant land by lake) Sun 7 4pm – 6pm

Carols by Tree Light – St John of God Hauora Trust, Halswell Thurs 11 6.30pm – 8.30pm

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St Andrew’s We Love Christmas – St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Oxford Sat 13 10am – 4pm

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Three injuredThreedriverswere taken toChristchurchhospital lastMondayafternoonafter acrashat the intersectionofLinesideandFernside roads, nearRangioraThecrashhappenedabout 1.20pm.One

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Pink bale wrapthe new green

Pink hue . . . A tube of pink being created on James andMarita Lundy’s property at Okuku. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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Apink hue is starting glow frompaddocks inNorth Canterbury.Tubes of pink are growing

ever longer as farmers andcontractors turn to pink balewrap to highlight ruralwomen’s health and inparticular, breast cancerawareness.James andMarita Lundy have

joined the growing number offarmers and contractors inusing the pinkwrap on theirlease block at Okuku.Agpac crop packaging

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Rga carnivale fever

Top handlers . . . Rebecca Jelfs (15, left) andAimee Reese (14) look after calves from theRangiora High School farm. Aimeewas partof the school’s teamwhichwon the cattlehandlers intermediate competition at theCanterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Showlast month.

Rangiora’s High Street came aliverecently.Students flocked into the town centre

as part of RangioraHigh School’s effortsto bring new life toHigh Street at theRangiora onHigh Carnivale.Froma barbecue outside a butcher

shop, to playing rugby and cricket in thestreet, to origami, to dressing up asCinderella and other fairy talecharacters, RangioraHigh School gaveback to local businesses and thecommunity which have supported themover the years.Deputy principal BrianHays said he

thought the daywas a success and he hadeven bought a pair of new shoes fromHannahs.‘‘It’s been great. The fish ’n chip shop’s

happy, the dairy’s happy, Coffee Cultureis buzzing.‘‘I haven’t heard any complaints and

there’s lots of people here. Everyoneseems to be having a good time.’’

Minister looks to future

Fresh start . . . Rev Dr AlanMissen standsoutside the newwall, erected since the JohnKnox Churchworship buildingwasdemolished.

Acommunity centre is anoption for thevacantRangioraPresbyterianChurch site.Speakingat the church’s recent fair, John

KnoxPresbyterianChurchministerRevDrAlanMissen saidhewould like to seeacommunity centrebuilt on the vacantHighandKingStreets corner site.Thecongregation’s 90yearold

earthquakepronechurchbuildingwasdemolishedearlier this year, after beingclosed twoyears ago.‘‘Iwould love tobuild something that is

very community facing. Iwas talkingwithsomeof the staff at the (WaimakaririDistrict) council and theywere sayingRangioradoesn’t havea community centre,so Iwould love to explore that optionbetween the churchand the council.‘‘This is a fairly strategic site.Weareon

thewest endofwhat’s happeningonHighStreet, soweare in the frameofpeoplewalkingdown themain street.’’However, he sayshehas yet todiscuss

the ideawith the congregationandunlikeother churches inChristchurchandKaiapoi, the JohnKnoxChurch receivedonly a small insurancepayment,meaningany rebuildwill beat least three yearsaway.‘‘Wewant to build on the site, butwe fully

realise it is going to take some time to raisethe fundsand Iwould rather seeusputmoney into employing a communityworkerto support families, beforewebuild again.’’In themeantime the congregation is

exploring alternativeuses for theemptyspace.Trampolineshavebeenplacedon the

siteuntil Christmasas apartnershipbetweenJohnKnoxChurch’s youngpeopleand theRangioraBaptist Churchyouth,while a coffee cart is among theoptions toutilise the spacenext year.‘‘The community facing things are

essential, otherwise churches arecomprisedofpeople 65plus, sounless youreinvent yourself the future is prettyuncertain.’’The congregationhasbeenholding

weekly services andother activities in thechurch lounge,which is provingmore thanadequatewitha seating capacity for 150people,RevDrMissen says.‘‘Wehaveexceeded130peopleona few

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Local hero humbled by award

Communitywork recognised . . . Brent Cairns and his wife Shirley,with their dogMorgan, in the garden of their redzoned Kaiapoihome. Brent is holding the Local Hero Awardmedal he was awardedwith late last month. PHOTO: SHELLEY CALDWELLTOPP.

By SHELLEY CALDWELLTOPP

It is difficult to seehowKaiapoi’sBrentCairns everhastime tohimself.Brent runsNakedArt

Sculptors andForeverYoungPhotographywithhiswifeShirley from theirKaiapoihome.Theybothalso spendmanyhoursdoing volunteerwork for their community.Lastweek,Brentwasoneof

twoNorthCanterburymen toreceiveCanterburyLocalHeroAwardmedals for theiroutstanding communitywork.SteveSterne, cofounderof

PatoaFarms, inHawarden,wasalsohonouredat theawards,alongwith 200others aroundNewZealand.Brent says it is ‘‘humbling

and, I suppose, a littleembarrassing,’’ to receive theaward.‘‘A lot of thework I do ispart

of a team.’’ he said.Itwas teamwork thatmade

manyof the community groupshewas involvedwith inKaiapoi, includingYou,Me,We,Us, and theFoodForest, soeffective, he said.‘‘Thereare lots and lots of

peopledoing lots tomakeourcommunity better. The sadpartabout theseawards is that oneperson is chosen fromsomany.’’For thepast 10 yearsBrent

hasbeenavolunteer firefighterwith theNewZealandFireService, a volunteer ambulanceofficerwithSt Johnandaspokesperson, andadvocate, fortheWiderEarthquakeCommunitiesActionNetwork.He is also a volunteer trainer

with theCACTUS (Combined

AdolescentChallengeTrainingUnit andSupport) programmerun in conjunctionwith theNewZealandPolice, andavolunteer trainerwith theR13Trustwhoprovidealternativeeducationand skilldevelopment opportunities toyouth.Brenthas alsobeen

instrumental indelivering theFirewiseprogramme to severalschools in theKaiapoi region.Although theCairns’ home

was red zoned following theearthquakes, their dedication tocommunity servicehasnotfaltered.

Brent’sLocalHeroAwardparticularly recognises thebravery andcalm leadershipheshowedduring the chaos andterrible aftermathof theSeptember 4earthquake inKaiapoi, andalso after theFebruary 22, 2011, earthquakewhichkilled 185people inChristchurchanddestroyedlargeareas of the city.TheKaiapoiVolunteerFire

Brigadewasoneof the first tobe calledon tohelp inChristchurchafter theFebruary 2011quake.‘‘Wewere taskedwith finding

gasmains and shutting them

off,’’ Brent said.‘‘I can still smell the gas and

hear thenoiseof alarms goingoff in theCBD.Youdon’t forgetthosemoments in your life,’’ hesaid.‘‘Itwashorrific the stuffwe

saw.’’HawardenbasedPatoa

Farmsplays an important rolein thenational economy,supplyingmore than15percentof theNewZealandporkmarket, andalso theHawardencommunity, employing 45fulltime staff.As anemployerStevehas

shownacommitment tohirestaff regardless of theirexperienceandbasedmoreontheopportunitieshe canprovide themwith for a stepupin life.Steve saidhewas struggling

to knowwhathehaddone todeserve theaward.‘‘I always try todo thebest for

myemployeesbut I think therearea lot of people inNorthCanterburydoingamazingthings for their community,’’ hesaid.However, itwas a ‘‘privilege

tobeacknowledged for thesesorts of things.’’All LocalHeroAwardmedal

winnerswill nowbeconsideredfor theKiwibankLocalHerooftheYear 2015Award.The top ten finalistswill be

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North Canterbury’s first ever allstarsbasketball game has proved to besuccess.Last week theNorth Canterbury

Basketball Association (NCBA) hostedwhat it hopeswill become an annualevent in theFridayNight Basketballcalendar.Withmore than 1020 primary school

aged players participating in theFridayevening competition, the best 20 playersfrom the regionwere chosen in aNorthversus South exhibition game, with thewinning team gaining bragging rights forthe next year.The idea for the allstarsmatch

originally sprung from two youngcoaches after seeing theNBA (UnitedStates) version, NCBA generalmanagerand chairwomanCarolineWhittakersays.‘‘LiamConnelly and SamWatkins have

contributed toNorth CanterburyBasketball formany years and floorcontrol theMitre 10Mega venue everyweek during the competition season.Their idea grew from seeing the qualitylevel of basketball being played atprimary level and themwanting toprovide something for the players toaspire to.’’She says the concept has taken off with

huge support fromparents, players andcoaches.‘‘NCBAhave seen this as offering

added value to the players, with all costsbeing underwritten by the club. Playerswere providedwith personalised playingstrips, which they get to keep andcoaches providedwith ceremonialtshirts.‘‘The event itself attracted good

crowds, following the same format as theNBA,withmusic, half time competitions,and personalised profiles of each player,as theywere introduced to the court.’’The participating primary school aged

teamswere broken up into two areaswith

the ‘North’ region including Cheviot,Waipara, Hurunui, Broomfield,Amberley, Leithfield, Sefton, Ashley,Pegasus, North Loburn, Loburn,Woodend, Ashgrove andRangioraBorough. The ‘South’ region included StJosephs (Rangiora), RangioraNewLife,Southbrook, Tuahiwi, Fernside, KaiapoiClub, KaiapoiNorth, Ohoka, Clarkville,Swannanoa, Cust andOxford.In the game, both teams played to the

crowd, butNorth pipped South in thefinalminutes towin 5745, with LachieMacfarlane namedMVP (most valuableplayer).‘‘A parent of one of the players in the

South team said thewhole eveningwas‘just awesome’, and the father of theMacfarlane twins in theNorth team,Andrew, said that it would be ‘an eventtalked about by the kids for a long time tocome’,’’ MrsWhittaker says.

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Delight in finewine . . . Bellbird Springwinemaker Guy Porter on the vineyard’sHome Block.

By KIT CARSON

Bellbird Spring Vineyard is verymuch afamily affair that had its origins in theaffection Tomand Sheila Porter had forNewZealand, particularly theWaiparaValley.The Porter familymoved from

Christchurch to Britain in the 1970s,where childrenAlexis, Mike andGuywere educated.Tomand Sheila returned toNew

Zealand in the early 2000s, making theirhome at Bellbird Spring on the south sideof theWaiparaRiver, and inviting theiradult children to become involved in avineyard enterprise.‘‘It really brought the family together.

Planting theHomeBlock in 2002was thestarting point. This was followed by thepurchase of Block Eight, our secondvineyard, in 2004,’’ Guy says.Mike is no longer actively involved in

the business, but he offers his advicefromhis Auckland base, while Alexiscontinues to play an administrative rolefromher Christchurch home. TomandSheila live onHomeBlock, caring for theolive grove there, andGuywith his wifeLeigh, and their young son, are across theriver onBlock Eight.Initially the Porters sold their grapes

on contract, with Guymaking theirsignature first wineHomeBlockWhite, amultivarietal field blend of Pinot Gris,Gewurztraminer, Riesling andMuscatOttonell, in 2008.Guy first became involvedwithwine in

Britain, working for a provincial winemerchant who encouraged him to attendtrade tastings.‘‘This developedmy palate and an

appreciation of wines in theEuropeanstyle, which is still withme.’’Hewent on to gain awinemaking

degree from theUniversity of Adelaidebefore honing his skills inwineries inAustralia, North America andEurope.Since that first vintage in 2008, the

range of wines haswidened, with theaddition of SauvignonBlanc, Pinot Gris,and PinotNoir, under both theBellbirdSpring andPruner’s Reward labels.Sourcing fruit from two sites, offers

both choice and challenge. TheHomeBlock is classic alluvial bench soil, poorand freedrainingwhich restrains vinevigour. Block Eight is composed ofstoney, sandyDomett clay, withwarmertemperatures.Aswell, fruit from outside vineyards is

used in producing the lowerpricedPruner’s Rewardwines, care in detailbeing the same, themain point ofdifference beingmachine harvesting.Guy’s approach does not change. His

emphasis is on ‘‘mouth feel’’ and

European structure.‘‘Whetherwe’rewhole bunch pressing

ourwhites, or hand plunging our reds,ourwinemaking is typified by attentionto detail.‘‘Wemake use of indigenous yeasts,

what ever is on the grapes, equipment orin thewinery. The cellar develops its ownflorawhich is drawn on.‘‘I likewines that are fully rounded and

structured. The juice is not protected.Weallow it to ferment by itself.’’This artisan approach is reflected in

the ageing in old oak barrels and thecrafting of relatively small lots fromindividual vineyards.Guy is as passionate about food as he is

about wine, and says the restaurantmarket is very important to smallerproducers such as himself.‘‘The two together are a communal

experience, a shared experience.Wine isa naturalmarriagewith food.‘‘We need to informpeoplewithin our

region about just what they have here.‘‘The fact isWaipara / North

Canterbury is up therewith the best, andthis is reflected in both awards andreviews.’’


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Recovery on trackBy KIT CARSON

On track . . . Kaiapoi’s earthquakerecovery is on target and under budget.

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MORE ABOUT RECOVERYONPAGE 30.

Waimakariri earthquake recoveryinfrastructure repairs are runningclose to schedule andunder budget.Reporting to last week’sWaimakariri

District Councilmeeting, projectdeliverymanagerGaryBoot saidrepairs to and replacement of roading,water, sewer and stormwaterworkswasgenerally progressingwell.Completed projects totalled 30 and a

further 15were underway.The present estimate for the capital

component of the recoveryworkswas$44,287,000, against the approvedbudget of $44,369,000.MrBoot said the value of projects

completed so farwas $10million, whilethe total spent on the recovery capitalprogramme to the end of Octoberwas$14.7million, representing 33 percentof the total programmeestimate.Therewere five projects, with a value

of about $20million onhold, pendingdecisions regarding the future use ofresidential red zone land.Two other projects, one in design and

one ready to be started on, werewaitingfor CanterburyEarthquakeRecovery

Authority (CERA) authorisation to usered zone land.Themanagement teamhad approved

building a gravity sewer betweenSewell andCharles Streets inKaiapoi,subject to gaining CERAapproval touse red zone land for that purpose.A price of $565,000 has been agreed

onwith contractors, DormerConstruction.

Woodend Beach cyclewalkway project begins

Underway . . . Sitemanager Greg Inwood (left), project convenor Kirstyn Barnett andHari Pillay, of theWaimakariri District Council roading team, consider the work aheadon developing the newWoodend shared cycle walkway. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Work is finally under way on theproposed newWoodend Beach Roadshared cycle walkway project.Project convenor Kirstyn Barnett

is delighted the work has started thisyear.‘‘Thanks to Men at Work providing

Traffic Management and Hari at thecouncil organising technicalsupport, the final boxes have beenticked and we are under way.’’The group hopes to complete stage

one to Sandhill Rd and start stagetwo this summer.‘‘It really depends on how quickly

we receive the funding needed,’’ Ms

Barnett says.She thanks everyone who has

contributed to date and looksforward to the project progressing in2015.TheWoodend Community

Association has raised more than$19,000 to date, with $10,000 from theWoodend Ashley Community Board.Donations can still be made byvisiting the Facebook page andpeople can ‘‘Buy a Metre’’ for $50through the Givealittle site.Donation boxes are also located at

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Slower than expected progress is beingmade on repairs to infrastructure inKaiapoi west.Waimakariri District Council roading

engineer Gavin Lake says repairs toinfrastructure aroundHilton Street andsurrounding roads, near the KaiapoiBorough School, are taking longer thanplanned.The project is due for completion by

earlyMay, with council staff hopefulHilton Street will be reopened to trafficbefore school starts back year.‘‘We are reviewing all of the services

sewer, stormwater, water and roading.

We are prettymuch replacingeverything.’’The other streets in theKaiapoi west

project includeRich, Black and PerakiStreets andRavenQuay, with theproject expected to cost $4million,making it one of the biggest in thecouncil’s earthquake recoveryprogramme.However, work has taken longer than

expected due to problemswith diggingdown to get to the deep gravity fedsewers, causing a rethink of the depth ofsewer pipes.Thework has also included building a

new pump station on red zone land, withapproval from the CanterburyEarthquakeRecovery Authority (CERA),to redirect the sewer system.Hilton Street has been closed to traffic

for the last sixmonths andwasoriginally due to be reopened thismonth, but was put back tomidJanuary.However, another unforeseen issue

has arisenwhich could complicate thecouncil’s plans, Mr Lake says.‘‘It may be that wewill open the street

so we can get onwith the other streetsand then close it again later, as there’s acertain area whichmay need a bit of rework.’’Mr Lake says the council plans to

update the public on the progress andthe programme going forward inKaiapoi west before Christmas, oncecouncil staff have had a chance tomeetwith the contractors.Repairs to sewer andwater were

completed at Pines Beach earlier thisyear and now thework of fixing theroads is being tendered. Mr Lake hopes

the workwill start in the new year andbe completed bymidApril.However, the council is still waiting on

the feedback fromCERA’s red zonefutures survey, completed in September,before it canwork on its two biggestprojects in Kaiapoi east, aroundCourtenay Downs and around CassStreet. This work is budgeted at around$20million.Mr Lake says the council has to decide

whether to repair Courtenay Drive,Feldwick Drive and Cass Street, whichgo through red zone land, or to createnew,more direct routes for the residentswho rely on them.‘‘The question really is do we repair

the existing road or dowemake the roadcloser to the houses where people arestaying. Our engineers have some ideasof what wewould like to do, so once wehave a steer on the red zone’s future wecan go back to the public.‘‘It hasn’t been amajor issue on

progress up until now, because we’ve gotsome other big projects to get onwith.’’However, Mr Lake says there are some

big problemswith the sewer in Charlesand Cass Street and it is costing a lot tomaintain, so the council has approvedand sought a license fromCERA tocreate a diversion through red zoneland.The overall earthquake recovery

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Corner on target for Anzac DayBy DAVID HILL

Earthworks . . . The realignment of Rangiora’s Red Lion Corner is on track for Anzac Day 2015. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

Work is on target for therealignment of Rangiora’s RedLion Corner.Waimakariri District Council

roadingmanager KenStevenson says work is on trackfor the end ofMarch 2015deadline.‘‘It’s going well and there are

no real issues, so we should beon track to have it completedwell before the big deadline ofAnzac Day next year. The end ofMarch deadline gives us somebreathing space.‘‘We haven’t had toomuchwet

weather to hold us up, so it’sgoing as well as can beexpected. There’s certainly ahive of activity there at themoment.’’TheRed Lion Cornermarks

the intersection of Ivory, Highand Ashley Streets and hasproven to be a challenging areaof the town centre for bothcommunity and the council.Realigning the corner will

allowHigh Street to be restoredto twoway traffic betweenPercival and Ashley Streetswith parallel parking on bothsides. Traffic signals will alsobe installed at theRed LionCorner intersection.The council resolved to fast

track the realignment and theproject to restore twowaytraffic and to improve the BlakeStreet car park and lanewayslast year at a cost of $4.2million,including $2.05million torealign and signalise theintersection.

The importance of completingthe work by the end ofMarch isto ensure theRangioraCenotaph, located on thesouthwest corner of theintersection can be in use forthe Anzac Day Centennial onApril 25, 2015.Mr Stevenson says work is

being completed onlandscaping the cenotaphwithblue stain paving, alongside

relocating the services underthe road, before the road isrealigned. Some tidyupworkon the footpaths is alsorequired.The landscaped plan for a

redeveloped cenotaph siteincludes a new twometre wideplatformwith steps leading upto the cenotaph, a grassed area,feature lighting on trees and thecenotaph, andwider paved

surfaces for pedestrians tomovewithin and across the site.This theming will be

complemented by the newlycreated green space at thenortheast corner of theintersection, diagonallyopposite the cenotaph. Thework relocating the servicesunder the road is taking themost time, Mr Stevenson says.‘‘It’s amazing what happens

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biosecurityLaurenceSmith saysDecember is thebest time for this pestplant to be spotted.‘‘At this timeof the yearChileanneedle

grasswill be left ungrazedby stockandwillbe standingout amongotherpasture,’’ hesaid.Threehundredhectares on14properties

areaffectedbyChileanneedle grass inCanterbury.Densepatcheson someoftheseproperties, probably causedby theemergenceofplants fromseed reserves inthe soil and the season, are causingconcern for both landowners andcouncils.‘‘Wemust all be vigilant at this timeof

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containmentprocesseshavebeenput inplace toprevent spread tootherproperties.‘‘Our focusoncontainmenthasbeenvery

successful because the last two seasonshave seen thepest spread toonly onenewproperty,’’ he says.‘‘In addition tokeepinganeyeout for the

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Oxford velvet contest winners

Velvet . . . Oxford A & P president, GuyKelland and PGGWrightson deerrepresentative Ron Schroeder discuss thefiner points of the head of velvet which tookout the Allcomers prize. PHOTO: ROBYN BRISTOW

Aheadof velvet from theAshburtonGorgeproperty ofDonald andLeighWhyte andfamily, took out theAllcomersTrophy atthe annualOxfordAgricultural andPastoral Velvet competition.Theheadof velvetwon theElkSupreme

competition before taking out the overalltitle at the contestwhich attracted entriesfrom throughoutCanterbury.The commercial class, which attracted

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As we get closer to the festive season, it is timely to advise you of the North Canterbury Glass & Auto GlassLtd and Rangiora Auto Glass Ltd intentions for Christmas and New Year 2014/2015. Our Office will be closed

for a limited period between Christmas and the early part of 2015.

We will be on-call outside these hours for urgent work & callout fees will be charged. Upon reopening in January, we will haveall operations running to facilitate urgent customer orders, as we provide manufacturing staff with a well-earned holiday breakwith the family. If you have requirements which may be needed across this period, please contact our sales representative orcustomer service staff to discuss how we can be of assistance. There may be some potential to manufacture pre-Christmas ordersif necessary. In themeantime please accept our best wishes to you and your staff and families for a safe Christmas and a prosperousNew Year. Thank you for your support over the year and we look forward to serving you in 2015 with great service again.

Tuesday 23rd December: closing at 5pmDecember 24th, 25th & 26th: CLOSEDMonday 29th December: 8.30am-5.00pmTuesday 30th December: 8.30am to 1pmWednesday 31st December: CLOSED

Thursday 1st January: CLOSEDFriday 2nd January: CLOSEDOPEN Monday 5th January to the 9th January 2015: 8.30am-12.30pmMonday 12th January: 8.00am to 5.00am (back to normal)

Best Regards fromMark Richards & the Team atNorth Canterbury Glass &Auto Glass Ltd & Rangiora Auto Glass

2014 Hours 2015 Hours

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Nick wishes everyone a Merry Christmasand a Happy NewYear.A special thank you foryour custom in2014

13c STONE STREET,KAIAPOI

PH 327 8582

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Phone 327 5566www.kaiapoipreschool.org.nz

Email: [email protected]

8 Tunas Street,Kaiapoi

Wishes everyone aMerry Christmas anda Happy New Year.

EEEmail: [email protected]

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Bloomfield CourtWewish everyone aMerry Christmas& aHappyNewYear

134 Rangiora-Woodend Road,WoodendFor information telephone Colleen—Owner/Operator

(03) 312 7088 or A/H (03) 312 7252www.elderly.co.nzbloomfieldcourtwoodend

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West Eyreton Motors Ltd1510 North Eyre Road, West Eyreton

Phone (03) 312-5421 or 027-210-9847Email: [email protected]

We are closed 22nd December& reopen 5th January.

wishes everyone aMerry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Thank you for 2014.

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Russell ArthurFENCING CONSULFENCING CONSULTANTPHONE (0274) 350 279or A.H. 314 8384Russell, Paulene & Roydon wishRussell, Paulene & Roydon wish everyone a Merry Christmasand a Prosperous New YearThank you for your patronagewww.russellarthurfencing.co.nz

1329958

OXFORD BUTCHERYB.E. and S.G. Frahm - Family Butchers

Bevan and Shane Frahm wish everyone aMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Closed Stats OnlyNo. 1 old fashionedbacon and ham curingPHONE 312 4205 OXFORDah 312 4709

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B.F. FOSTERELECTRICAL LTDMerry Christmas and a Happy New

Year - Thank you for 2014Closed 23rd December and re-open

14th January

Phone 03 314 8302 Amberley0274 387 522

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MoorePlasteringServices LtdRobert &Wayne wish everyoneaMerry Christmas & aHappy New Year.

Phone027 208 4396or A/H313 6302

Thank you for 2014


AutobodyRepairsPeter, Darryl, Mike andPeter wish everyone aMerry Christmas and aHappy New Year

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116 Courtenay Drive, KaiapoiP: (03) 327 0171w: www.autobodyrepairs.co.nz

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Wish everyone aMerry Christmas andaHappy New Year

Close 23rd December andreopen 12th January

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Peter and Nikki Burbidge, Scott Sinclair, Tony Downes,Paul Barker and Simon Flanagan wish all a

Merry Christmas and aHappy New Year.Thank you for 2014.

Closed lunchtime 19th December, Open 22nd and23rd December and re-open 5th January

325 Flaxton Road, RangioraPPhhoone 313 3334444Ammple Carparking

BurbidgeAutomotive

15140884

Management and staff wouldlike to wish everyone aMerry Christmas and aHappy New Year.

Thank you to all our advertisers,readers and delivery staff.

The News last paper for the year is18th December and the first paper of

2015 is January 15th.Wee looook foorwaardd ttoo bbeeingg oof seervicee ttoo

you in the New Year.

Amberley Office03 314 8335119 Carters Road

Rangiora Office03 313 28401st Floor, 77-83 High St

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DOIGAUTO ELECTRICAL

Alec, Glen, John, Jarrod,Denis and Marlyn wish

everyone a Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year.

Closed statutory days

20 Blackett St, Rangiora • Phone 313-4144

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CENTRAL PHYSIOTHERAPYinc Sports Injuries ClinicFrancie, Chris, Karen,Kathryn and Chris wisheveryone a Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year.Closed Stats only

Francie Sutherland36 Ashley St, Rangiora Ph 313 7053or Sports Injuries Clinic Ph 975 5557

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Rangiora Sales LtdLLicensed Secondhand Dealers

wishes everyonea Merry Christmas and

a Happy New YearClosed 25th Decemberand reopen 3rd January

24 Edward StreetRangiora

Phone 313 8119www.secondhand.kiwi.nz

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Kirsty, Christina and Mel wish everyone aMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Closed 24th December and re-open 6th JanuaryLast minute Christmas Gifts available10 Cone Street, Rangiora Ph 313 547415

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WOODEND SERVICESTATION (1987) LTD56 Main Road, Woodend

Telephone: (03) 312 7703

Management and Staff wisheveryone a Merry Christmasand a Happy New YearClosed Christmas DayaC

pThe Fairy, Bear & Patchwork SThe Fairy Bear & Patchwork SSSShopppppyy py, Bear & Patccttaa&&aaeeaaee kkwwPPBBFF rrrr rr hhhiihhTT airy, Bear & Pa oo pe Fairy, Bear & PPBiry Bear &1738 Main Road, Cust VillageOpen Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 444444444444pmpmpmpppppmmmpmpmpppmmpmpmmmpmmmmmpppmmmpppmpppppppmmmmmmmmpmmppmppmpmmmppppppppppppy - Sunday pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppen Tuesday - Sunday 10a mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn Tuesday - Sunday 10am 444444444Tuesday - Sunday 10a ppppppppppppppppOp -- 4Open TuePh 03 312 5250 or visit onlinewww.awaywiththefairys.co.nzzawaywiththefairys.co.nzzwww.awaywiththefairys.co.n

The Fairy, Bear & Patchwork Shop1738 Main Road, Cust VillageOpen Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pmPh 03 312 5250 or visit onlinewww.awaywiththefairys.co.nz

Away with the Fairys would like to wishall their customers a happy and safe

Christmas and New YearClosed 25th December and reopen 7th January

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Management and Staff wisheveryone a Merry Christmas

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Closed 19th December andRRRReopens 12th January

RANGIORA TE KOHANGA REO51 Ivory Street, Rangiora

Enquiries for enrolmentPhone (03) 313 4370

MERE KIRIHIMETEWe are closed for theChristmas period and

re-open for new enrolmentson 20th January 2015.

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Rangiora Auto ElectricRangiora Auuto Electricmanagement and staff wisheveryone aMMerry Christmasand a Happyy New Year

Thankyou for2014

Weare closedd 23rd Decemberand reopenMMonday 12thJanuaryServicing alllNorthCanteeerrbbuurryy’ssAuto Electriccal needs

26Albert SStreet, RangioraPh033137217or [email protected]

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North CanterburyTyre Service LtdFully Mobile Tyre ServiceOn Farm or Residential

Available throughout the holidayperiod — 24 hour service.

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Phone Greg 0800 274 911or 027 491 1190

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Car Clinic North Canterbury

10B Newnham Street, RangioraPhone 03 310 7426

Marcus and Jean would liketo wish everyone aMerry Christmas anda Happy NewYear

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Country on winning streakCanterbury Country scored a perfect twofrom two at theweekend.ShananStewart stood outwith 70 on

Saturday against Burnside and 94 not outon Sunday againstMarist.The second effort came from just 85

balls andhis unbroken partnership of 101withAndrewRobertsonwas just carnage.WillWilliams bowled at sharp pace toclaim fivewickets andhis openingpartnershipwith JamesTapper had theopposition on the back foot from the start.InNorthCanterbury club play, Sefton

andOxford recorded victories. Seftonmade 210 against Southbrook led by 89fromTimHarrison, while Cory Jamesbecame just the secondSefton player torecord 4000 senior runs.

Matt Rowemade an impact in the fieldwith fourwickets and three catches, afterMatt Brine andTonyHancox had startedthe chase in promising fashion.Amberley slumped to just 74 against

Oxford, but did fight hard taking sevenwickets before the targetwas reached.Battingwas difficult throughoutwith 16the top individual score on the day.CanterburyCountry 218(Stewart 70,HNicholls 30) beat

Burnside 96 (MRoss 3/11, Stewart 3/25).

CanterburyCountry 276/4 (Stewart 94no,Nicholls 55,Robertson 45no, Fulton 44) beatMarist 88(Williams 4/15, SBaxter 2/22,MRowe 2/29).

Sefton 210/7 (Harrison 89, James 31, ALaffey 23no;DBoyle 4/19) beat Southbrook 187 (MBrine 34, Boyle 31;MRowe 4/31, J Jones 4/50).

Amberley 74 (BHobbs 16;MHogarth 4/20) lost toOxford76/7 (JWaghorn 16;MTayles 2/12).

Canty dressage teams named

Regional selection . . . Canterbury areadressage teammembers.

Therewaskeencompetition forplaces intheCanterburydressage team for theNewZealandPonyClubAssociation team’sdressage championships.A total of 20pony club riders turnedout

to compete for aplace in the team tocompeteatWaimateon January 10and11.Itwasa close contestwith three seniorriders aged1621 and three juniors aged15years andunderbeing selected.Kirsty JacombandZaraPowerwerealso

awarded trophies as thehighest placedsenior and junior riders. ZaraandCharlotteThomaswill bothbe their ownreserves, afterplacing thirdand fifthrespectively in the competitionon theirsecondmounts.Therewere:SeniorsKirsty JacombonWynyardFreeland (EyretonPonyClub),

Shari JamieonKingstonCourt (Rangiora),MikaelaDavidsononGranity (ViewHill).Reserve:LeviniaHarperonFabreano (Kaiapoi), second reserve:CharlotteWigley onKazig (ViewHill).

Juniors

ZaraPoweronRibbonwoodMonet (Rangiora), CharlotteThomasonFairviewFreeSpirit (ViewHill),MillieThompsononWestfaliaDaVinci (Springston).Reserve:RosaMillar onEzzie (Springston), secondReserve: JosieSteynonSpots onSox (Okuku).

Rangiora Bridge Club resultsSaturday Pairs:North/South:HeatherWaldron/BeverleyBrain 1. East/West: SuzetteMcIlroy/Denise Lang 1.

AfternoonThreeDayMatch:N/S: JudithDriver/JanRoose 1, AnitaHindmarsh/RachaelWhite 2, LindaHanham/JoyHayward 3. E/W: Liz Partridge/SuzetteMcIlroy 1, RobinHassall/JennyHassall 2, Ros Crighton/

Val Timms 3.

EveningXmas ThreeNightMatch:N/S: OwenEvans/TonyBiddington 1, BrettWaterfield/IanBrash 2, HelenDunn/KareenMcKay 3. E/W:Dave Putt/Peter VanLeeuwen 1, Dave Tocker/Lester Garlick 2, JennyHassall/PaulineMiller 3.

Recognition for commodore

Local legend . . . MurrayWalls (right) and his wife Heathershare amoment with international sailing commentator PeteMontgomery. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Beinga sailing clubcommodore is challengingenoughwithout anaturaldisaster.WhenMurrayWalls

accepted thepositionofWaimakariri Sailing andPowerBoatClubcommodore, not longaftertheFebruary 2011earthquake, his clubroomshadbeen severelydamagedandhishousewas redzoned.MrWalls recently

receivedaYachtingNewZealand serviceaward,recognising ‘‘exemplaryand/or selfless service to thesport of sailing’’.Hewasoneof just twoSouth Islandersnominated.‘‘The clubandCanterbury

Yachtingwere facing theirbiggest challenge sinceyachtingbegan in theareafollowinga series ofdisastrous earthquakes inChristchurch fromSeptember 2010.Participation in sailingdroppeddramatically aspeoplewerebeingdisplaced, livesput onholdandvenueswere

compromisedor lostaltogether,’’ his awardcitation says.Theclubroomswere

severelydamaged in theSeptember 2010earthquakeand soonafterMurray,whowas thenvice commodore,joined the club’searthquake repairs buildingcommittee, becominginvolved innegotiationswith theWaimakaririDistrictCouncil,EnvironmentCanterbury,

theCanterburyEarthquakeRecoveryAuthority and theinsurance company forrepairs exceeding $500,000.Anarchitectural and

structural designer,Murrayredesigned the ground floor,includingplans to raise thewholebuildingby 400mm.Despite the setbacks,

sailing continued ‘‘buoyedbyMurray’s optimism,leadership skills, candoattitude, andbold ideas,’’his citation says.


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24 December 2014 (Christmas Eve) ..............10AM - 5PM

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. Lawns, gardens,hedges, chainsaw work,pruning, painting andminor home alterations.TOWN AND COUNTRY.Phone Mike 03 313 0261.

HURUNUI DISTRICTProperty Maintenance. Callouts available over the Holiday period. All propertyrepairs, plumbing, roofing,glazing, electrical testingetc. Book in early for theNew Year. Phone Gary 027343 7223.

TradesFURNITURE Removal,AXL Transport Ltd, qualityremovals at the lowest ratepossible, South Islandwide, Kaiapoi office. Phone03 327 3216.

NORTH CanterburyMetals. Buying metals, carsetc for recycling. Phone Joeon 027 223 3593 or afterhours on 03 314 9079.

Scrap Metal WantedCASH PAID for all typesof scrap metal, old cars,farm equipment etc. PhoneWayne on 027 749 9736 or03 323 6610.

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DecoratingA Lady paperhanger andpainter, all work guaranteed, free quotes. PhoneCarol 027 435 9165 or 03312 7327.

STUMP REMOVAL Servicing North Canterburyfor prompt professional service. Phone Tim 0800 178867

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Tree ServicesBRIAN’S Tree Services.Tree felling, topping,shaping, firewood cut, rubbish removed, stump grinding, branch chipping.Affordable rates. Phone 03327 5505 or 021 124 4894.

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North Canty Xmas ServicesHoly Innocents, Amberley and St Paul’s,Leithfield, AnglicanDecember 14: 9.30amHoly Innocents,

Holy Communion.December 24: 5pmHoly Innocents,

service for Children and their families.11.15pmHoly Innocents, HolyCommunion.December 25: 8amSt Paul’s, Holy

Communion. 9.30amHoly Innocents, HolyCommunion. 9 to 10amPavilionCommunityHall.12 noon to 2pmPavilionCommunity

Hall, Christmas dinner for everyone,entertainment, great food and company.Prizes for competition andChristmas giftsgiven out. Donations gladly accepted to gotowards next year’s Christmas dinner. Tobook for dinner, contact Christina0274466120 or Solly 0272616115 or (03)3146950.WoodendPegasusAnglicanParish, St

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Eucharist preceded bymulledwine andmince pies.December 25: 9.30amChristmasFamily

Eucharist.December 28: 10amHoly Communion

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SpringsDecember 21: 10amCommunion

Service. 7pmCarol Service.December 24: 11.30pmCarols and

Communion (Traditionalmidnightservice).December 25: 8.30amCommunion and

Carols. 10amCombined family service atPresbyterianChurch.WaiparaNewLifeDecember 21: 10amChristmas service

at theWaiparaMemorialHall. CrecheandChristmas session for SundayClubandYU.December 28: 10amatWaipara

AdventureCentre. Join the campers for afamily service andmorning tea. 10amWaiparaMemorialHall, family servicesthroughout January.PresbyterianChurchStAndrew’s, AmberleyDecember 18: 7.30pmService of

Remembrance.December 21: 9.30amMorningworship.December 25: 10amChristmasDay

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Prestigious location and address in thefast growing North Canterbury townshipof Amberley. This property is presented inimmaculate condition and the grounds simplystunning featuring great storage for garden stuffand a spa pool in its own courtyard.

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For Sale

Oxford | 75 Main Street661m2

Historic Cottage. This stunning 125 year old home could bea private residence or an ideally located business in the heart ofvibrant and growing Oxford. Situated opposite Jo Seagar’s andthe recently opened ‘Pink Sugar’ the area has good foot traffic,so would be an excellent and inviting site for a retail business.Recently extensively renovated into a three bedroom home,including full insulation and a new separate double garage, all youneed to do is move in. | Property ID RA1614

PriceExpressions of interestinvited

Open HomeSunday 1.00 to 2.00pm

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Open Home11 Harewood RoadOxford

Price Reduced$429,000

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Open Home Sunday 2.15 to 3.00pm. Four bedroom, two bathroom home set in a landscaped gardenwith a secure and private back section. With two sunny living areas and a large, double, internal accessgarage, this will make an excellent family home in the vibrant town of Oxford. Tastefully redecorated,features include Masport woodburner with wetback, heat transfer unit, extensive under-floor heating and aceiling fan making it easy to heat the whole house. A short walk to shops and cafes. | Property ID RA1602

Cust230 Cottles Road37 Hectares

PriceBy negotiation

ContactMalcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Irrigated Bare Land. Cust area, 25 hectares irrigated consent (2038), diesel pump, underground mainlinewith longline sprinklers. 12 hectares of un-irrigated land with several creeks. 25 Hectares deer fenced withsubstantial deer/cattle yards. Natural sheltere plus trees, flat to gently river terraces adjacent to AshleyRiver. North facing with amazing views, private, peaceful location. Idyllic building site subject to issue ofTitle with a flexible possesion date. Adjacent 35 hectares available for lease. | Property ID RA1510

Oxford586 Woodside Road26.9 Hectares

PriceBy negotiation


Versatile, Flat Property. 26.9 Hectares bareland. Suit cropping, grazing all classes of stock, finishing,dairy grazing, baleage or larger lifestyle property. 7km west of Oxford, with 1,000mm annual rainfall (goodsummer rainfall), three bay hayshed plus an older shed. Fenced into eight paddocks, two units Councilwater, 25,000 litre tank and with excellent, trimmed shelter. This is a property with appeal. | Property ID RA1611

Oxford674 & 656 Woodside Rd79.5 Hectares

PriceBy negotiation


Established Horse And Grazing Property. 7 Km west of Oxford, a thriving rural village and close torecreational areas, bush walks, hunting and fishing. A total of 79.5 hectares, available in individual titles of33.2 hectares and 46.2 hectares. Extensively renovated, 1870’s four bedroom home. A total of six units ofCouncil water, (three per title), some natural and dam water. Outbuildings complement this property.11 Paddocks, all in pasture, plus annual rainfall gives excellent summer growth. | Property ID RA1612

Waddington28 High Street1,011m2

Price$399,000

ContactKerin Pitkethley 027 698 7453

Welcome To Oriel Cottage. Relocated in 1990 - immaculate three bedroom, two living (with logfire) plus sunroom/conservatory, modern bathroom, two toilets, single garage, security alarm. Mostlydouble glazed including lead lights retro-fitted. Fully fenced, established, easy-care section and lowmaintenance. Approximately 11km from Darfield, an easy commute to Christchurch. | Property ID DA1631

Springfield9 King Street1,012m2

Price Reduced$389,500

ContactMatt Collier 027 205 6626

Brand New Family Home. Three bedroom, permanent material home with open plan living and a wellproportioned kitchen. Stacker ranchslider opens out to a generous, outdoor patio. A very well thought-out home which is well positioned to maximise sunshine, privacy and shelter so you can take fulladvantage of the outdoor living. Sited on a 1,012m2 section, the property includes a double-bay garage,garden shed. New landscaping and fencing complete the package. | Property ID DA1627

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872Marlborough

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz


For Sale

Leeston495 Drain Road6.8 Hectares

Final ReminderDeadline sale closing 1pm,Tuesday 16 December 2014(unless sold prior)

ContactJack Lowery 027 472 8644

Hold Your Horses! Situated on 6.83 hectares, this property is currently set-up for harness racing training.Multiple small fenced paddocks, eight block stables, three shed stables and a professionally developedtraining track of just under 800 metres. This really is the full package! Three bedroom home with office,in a private setting with open plan living and double garage. There is heaps of scope with this interestingproperty - use as equine stables or make it a great family lifestyle. | Property ID LE1496

Little River31 Upper Church Road1.6 Hectares

Final ReminderDeadline sale closing 1pm,Tuesday 16 December 2011(unless sold prior)

ContactRon Ferguson 027 498 6256

John Davison 027 436 4464

Totara Gardens. It doesn’t get much better than this. If you enjoy beautiful bird song, absolute peaceand privacy, commanding views and yes, amazing Totara trees and native bush plus a mountain streamthen you NEED to visit this property now. Well sheltered from the Easterly, this lovely nine year-old homeconsists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and sunny, open plan living. Little River is a thriving rural townwith primary school, cafes, art gallery, rail trail, music festivals and a local hotel. | Property ID LN1426

LeestonSouthbridge-Leeston Rd10 Hectares

Price$649,000 plus GST (if any)

ContactRon Ferguson 027 498 6256

John Davison 027 436 4464

Gypsey And Bailey Are On The Move. That’s right, Gypsy and Bailey are leaving their lovely 10 hectarelifestyle block - their parents are down-sizing. Are you looking for lifestyle with scale and affordability? Thisblock is situated between Leeston and Southbridge on a sealed road. Sheltered setting for this threebedroom, plus office, permanent material home. Numerous utility sheds and small set of cattle yards.Subdivided into three main paddocks for livestock of your choice. | Property ID LN1425

Leeston543 Drain Road1.2 Hectares

Final ReminderDeadline sale closing 1pm,Tuesday 16 December(unless sold prior)

ContactNoel Lowery 027 432 8859

Jack Lowery 027 472 8644

Entertainer’s Dream. You will be impressed with the lifestyle this property offers; fantastic indoor/outdoorliving areas. Generous, four bedroom family home with en suite, spa, walk-in wardrobe plus office. andseparate living area. Large, open plan living area with log fire; the French doors open out to a north-facing,sun-drenched patio ideal for alfresco dining; overlooking the swimming pool with a feature, outdoor fire.Double garage plus garden shed. Full-sized, fenced tennis court. | Property ID LE1498

Kaikoura16 Cromer Street848m2

PriceBy negotiation

ContactKathy Thompson 027 229 0600

Sunny, Warm And Comfortable. This three bedroom property is situated high on the peninsula, with anoutlook to the East providing outstanding sunrises, views to the mountains and a glimpse of the ocean.The open plan living/lounge has sliding doors to the patio, gets all day sun and is heated by an openfire. Sheltered backyard with fruit trees and single garage. This property is currently tenanted. Close towalkways down to Jimmy Armers swimming beach and peninsula walkways. | Property ID TU10347

KaikouraUpper Grange Road2 Hectares

PriceBy negotiation

ContactKathy Thompson 027 229 0600

Raw, Native Land. Set on a country road, on two terraces on the banks of the Hapuku river; this rawnative New Zealand bare block of land is a greenies special with lichen rocks, plus a large stand ofManuka trees with prolific bird life. A wonderland of bush with mountain views, and just up the road fromthe Hapuku walking tracks and swimming hole. Power and water to boundary. Covenants apply. Subjectto issue of new title. | Property ID TU9773

Sold Sold

Marlborough224 Wrekin Road11 Hectares

PriceOffers around $950,000

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

I Can See For Miles. The near new 265m2 home boasts uninterrupted views from most windows andcomes complete with entertainer’s kitchen and butler’s pantry. Three double bedrooms (master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe) and superb adjoining living spaces. The rolling land is deer fenced into 10main paddocks with water reticulated. Seven hectares is licensed for irrigation from the SVIS via 55,000Lor storage, with domestic water from an onsite well. | Property ID BL1127

Marlborough228 Wrekin Road25.7 Hectares

PriceOffers invited

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

Grand Land, Sites & Vistas. Ideal grazing block with superb potential building sites capturing stunningpanoramic vistas. Excellent conventional/electric fencing and all in pasture currently grazing cattle.Goldpine shed with attached self-contained smoko room, cattle yards, load out facility and centre racefeed. Bore water, dam. 2.5 Hectares SVIS (fully paid) water allocation. Planted recreation area has lawnarea, pond, gazebo with BBQ and toilet facilities. Opportunity to expand land area. | Property ID BL1130

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872Marlborough

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz


This week’s open homes in North CanterburyThursdayDecember11thAmberley12.00pm 1.00pm 15 Clayton Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi1.00pm 3.00pm 1 Toa Street, Beach Grove Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waikuku2.00pm 3.00pm 25B Queens Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir

FridayDecember12thOhoka11.00am 12.00pm 344Whites Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

SaturdayDecember13thAvondale1.00pm 1.45pm 3A Briarmont Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi1.00pm 3.00pm Waiotahi Rd, Beach Grove sections Harcourts Twiss Keir

Ohoka1.30pm 2.00pm 299 Ashworths Road Waimak Real Estate

Rangiora1.00pm 1.30pm 45West Belt Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 62B King Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 56 Church Street Waimak Real Estate2.00pm 2.30pm 131BWhite Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 22 King Street Waimak Real Estate

Waikuku/Waikuku Beach2.00pm 3.00pm 25B Queens Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir

SundayDecember14thAmberley11.00am 11.45am 69 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 1.00pm 15 Clayton Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 1.00pm 12B Clayton Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 94 Dalbeg Road Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.15pm 75Willowside Place Harcourts Twiss Keir

Avondale11.00am 11.45am 3A Briarmont Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Balcairn1.45pm 2.30pm 90 Duffs Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Clarkville2.30pm 3.30pm 187 South Eyre Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi12.00pm 4.00pm 1 Toa Street, Beach Grove Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 18 Beachvale Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 25 Beachvale Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 4 Footbridge Terrace Harcourts Twiss Keir3.15pm 4.00pm 2 Audley Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Loburn1.00pm 1.30pm 520 Carrs Road Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.00pm 99 Rossiters Road Waimak Real Estate

Mount Pleasant12.00pm 12.45pm 24 Patmos Place Waimak Real Estate

Ohoka1.00pm 1.30pm 13 Velino Place Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 4.00pm 344Whites Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Oxford11.00am 11.30am 37 Church Street Waimak Real Estate12.00pm 12.30pm 7 Transport Lane Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus2.00pm 2.45pm 133 Infinity Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 43 Pegasus Main Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora11.30am 12.15pm Lot 4 Arlington Park Harcourts Twiss Keir12.30pm 1.15pm 8 Hassall Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 62B King Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 3/92White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 45West Belt Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 44 Acacia Avenue Waimak Real Estate1.30pm 2.00pm 56 Church Street Waimak Real Estate1.30pm 2.00pm 56 Church Street Waimak Real Estate2.00pm 2.30pm 131BWhite Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 4b Park Street Waimak Real Estate

Scargill1.45pm 2.30pm 28 Lambies Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waikuku/Waikuku Beach11.00pm 11.45am 14A Allin Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.45pm 14 Allin Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 60 Park Terrace Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 25B Queens Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir

Health & Beauty Health & BeautyHealth & BeautyTe Ani Hau Healing Energies

As 2014 rapidly draws to a close, we send out gratitude and appreciation for all the support we haveenjoyed throughout the year and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable festive season.Our Amberley Massage and Healing Clinic is closed 23 thru 26 December – reopening 27

December.2015 Services and Fees (from 1 January 2015):We are delighted to be introducing the following principles of Ortho-Bionomy into our massage and

energy healing work. www.ortho-bionomy.co.nz• Non forced handling of the body• Exaggeration of the preferred posture• Movement away from pain and into comfort• Interacting with the proprioceptive nervous system• Integration of the wholeAs with relaxation massage and Healing Touch, Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive body therapy.Using a combination of light compression with gentle body movement and positioning, Ortho-Bionomyis highly effective in releasing muscle tightness, discomfort or pain from the body. Connecting into thebody’s ability to self heal, almost immediate relief with possible recovery from many muscle and jointconditions including: joint strains and sprains; muscle pain; whiplash; RSI; Chronic neck and back pain;Post-surgery rehabilitation; Fibromyalgia; Trauma and Postural Misalignments can be facilitated.Our therapies can also assist in lifting your current level of athletic performance and mental proficiencyso you can do better.Te Ani Hau Healing Energies advocates a holistic approach to health and healthcare. As a member ofNatural Health Practitioners NZ and The International Association of Healthcare Professionals, Sharronand Robin are qualified and experienced within the modalities of Relaxation Massage; TherapeuticEnergy Massage; Healing Touch & Energy Healing. Whether it is just relaxation massage you requireor there is a specific issue that needs addressing, we are available to assist at an affordable price.Single:60 min - $35.0090 min - $45.002 hour delux massage & energy $80.0060 min 4 handed massage (2 therapists massagingyou at the same time) $70.00Empowerment thru Energy Awareness and Healing workshops: available upon request.

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HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY UNITAVAILABLE IN WAIKARI

The Hurunui District Council has a singlebedroom unit available for rent in Waikari.Priority will be given to applicants meeting theCouncils letting criteria. Letting information andapplication forms are available on the Council’swebsite www.hurunui.govt.nz or by contactingJosie Hemmings (Property AdministrationOfficer), Hurunui District Council, Ph: 03 3140109.

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TOMATO and peppergrowers; expressions ofinterest requested byOxford Farmers Market tosell on a weekly basis.Please email:[email protected] call Judy 03 310 2255.

PIANO CONCERT bystudents of Julia Holcroft atSt John’s Church, HighStreet Rangiora. Sunday14th December at 2.00pm.All welcome.

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Office ManagerNorth Canterbury Community Resources Ltd, is in an exciting new phase of growthand expansion. With two trading arms to manage, Hurunui Recycling and CultivatingMemories, we require an office manager extraordinaire that can think outside thesquare and adapt quickly in a fast paced and constantly growing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to become part of and grow witha small team, that’s focus is in environmental, employment and educational benefitsfor our community.

Understanding of the waste management and minimisation industry, and / or anunderstanding of environmental issues as a whole, an advantage but not essential.

An understanding of working for a social enterprise, or working within the NFP sectoran advantage but not essential.

Your key competencies for the role.• Accounts payable and receivable• Bank reconciliations• Preparation of accounts to trial balance• Assist in preparing budgets• Budget management• Payroll, using ACE payroll system• PAYE and GST• Accrued Leave• Xero and MYOB accounting system management

Experience required for this role.• A strong background and understanding of financial systems• Strong organisational skills• Have experience in accounting programmes, Xero and MYOB preferred.• Experience in Payroll management• Intermediate or Advanced MS Excel skills• A willingness to be hands on and flexible• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt quickly as the role advances.

What we offer the successful candidate.• A competitive remuneration package based on previous experience ($20 - $30 perhour).

• A great working environment, with a small team committed to sustainable growth.• Continued professional development.• The chance to be part of the development of environmental, employment andeducational projects that benefit our community as a whole.

This is a part time role of 15 hours per week, preferred to be 5 hours Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday but may be negotiable with the right candidate. It is alsoexpected that this role can be grown into a full time position.

For a full job description please e-mail your expression of interest to Lisa Carmichaelat: [email protected]

All applications for this role, including a CV and cover letter, should be sent via e-mailto Lisa Carmichael at: [email protected] applications for this position close on the 19thof December 2014.

Applications for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Properties For SaleProperties For Sale

Property for saleMOTUNAU BEACH

Prime waterfront location.Sleeps 8-10 (no bunks)

open plan kitchen, dining andliving areas.

Double garage with carport.Private sunny decks

Private salePhone 027 288 8187 day

or 03 325 4213 a/h to view

TRAFFIC Controllers,General Labourers, BarWorkers required. VisitJade Resourcing, 66 OhokaRoad, Kaiapoi or Phone 03327 0656.WORK AVAILABLEnow and in the New Year.Sitesafe labourers, timberworkers, experienced gardeners, traffic controllerswith TC or STMS, tradestaff plasterers andcarpenters. Ph JadeResourcing 03 327 0656 or66 Ohoka Rd, Kaiapoi.

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LivestockDEXTER Cattle for sale,DCSNZ Registered,Purebred Dexter stock forsale, Females with calves atfoot, 15 month Heifers,Weaner steers availableMarch/April, close toOxford. Ph 03 312 1610.


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Garry W MechenRegistered Clinical Dental Techncian

Phone (03) 313-919238a Ashley Street, Rangiora

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HOURS8.30am - 12noonMonday to Friday

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phone (03) 310-3044

DENTURE CLINIC

Painters

Wilson Decorators Ltd

1508416-27-b

•Small Family Business • Qualified Tradesman• 30 + Years Experience • Painting • Wallpapering• Waterblasting • Roof Coating • Tidy Workers

• No Time Wasted • Reasonable Rates • Free Quotes

Ph: 03 928 3537Wayne 021 731 817Lyn 021 207 4499

[email protected]

Curtains/Blinds

JJENNY HEPERIIInterior DesignConsultant

FreeMeasure& Quote

on all soft furnishings/blinds*

*Conditions may appppllyy

SIMPLY COLOURS CURTAINS BLINDS

Ph: 03 313 6825Mob 027 232 6825

[email protected]

1499776

www.simplycolourscurtainsblinds.co.nz

Concrete

A CUT ABOVETHE REST

A CUT ABOVETHE REST

GOSCUTCONCRETECUTTER LTD

Free quotes(will travel)

Specialise in:Soff ut (Early Entry Saw)House & Factory Floor SlabsAll Aspects of Ground Sawing, Floor Grinding, Wall Cutting/ Core Drilling – Up to 600mm diameterResidential & Commercial

• Decorative Cutting• Inyard Cutting &

Drilling• Fumeless Hydraulic

Equipment

Graeme Gosney0274 971 683

Phone 03 327 8341Fax 03 327 8343


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Computer Repairs

COMPUTERREPAIRSCompuCare

Bruce Evans131 Ohoka RoadKaiapoip. 03 327 3111m. 021 293 6331

Repairs & UpgradesVirus & Malware RemovalCheckup to Increase SpeedHome & Business Onsite VisitsPrompt Professional Service

“If it’s broke, let’s fix it”ncn1233407aa

Civil and Drainage

WastewaterSeptic TanksTreatment PlantsDrainageIrrigation

DrivewaysLandscapingRetaining WallsEarthworksFoundations

Butchery

OxfordButcheryBevan and Shane FrahmWe can arrange to have your stockkilled. Sheep, beef and pigs: processinto portion packs and smallgoodsand label to your requirements.

Ph 312 4205Oxford

Number oneold-fashioned bacon

& ham curing.A/H 312 4219 or 312 4709

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SPECIALISTSCATTERMOLES BUTCHERY, KAIAPOI

We can arrange to kill and process your Beef,Pork, Lamb, Venison and Game Meat NOW!

OpenSaturdayMorningsPhone (03) 327 8219 A/H 027 306 3874

Butchery

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Christmas not festive for allBy DAVID HILL


Windows & Doors

WINDOWMARKET PLACE• New &Used• Timber & Aluminium•Windows &Doors

8am-5pmWeekdays8am-2pm Saturday

215 Waltham Rd, SydenhamPh (03) 379 6159 [email protected] (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz

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Water Blasting

ENVIROTECWaterblasting LtdServicing Canterbury

Commercial & Residential

• Graffiti Removal• Blocked Drains

• Pre Paint Cleaning• Moss & Algae Removal

• Silicone Sealing(Brick & Block Work)

• Concrete / Driveways /Ashphalt

• Houses • Schools• Dairy Sheds

CALL NOW FOR AFREE QUOTE

0800 SITECLEAN(0800 748 325)

Mobile 0274 369 187Customer Satisfaction

Guaranteed

Valuation

Registered valuers and property consultants– urban and rural

David Manning & Associates

537 South Eyre Rd, RD2 KaiapoiAlso: 222 High St, Rangiora

Ph: (03) 312-0282 • Fax (03) 312-0283 • Cell (027) 240 [email protected] ncn1238517aa

Treework

• Digger Work• Pruning for health, shape, light,

view and safety• Tree Removal• Section Tidies• Garden Hedges• Chipping Service• Local Experienced Crews• Storm Damage Cleanups

Quick, efficient service by qualifiedarborists

Call now for your free quote

Timber Sales

Decking priced from only$0.97 cents per metre, be in

quick , while stock lasts!Importers stock clearance of

quality gates and fence panels.Enquire in store for further

details.Pop in and see us or view our products online at

www.royaltimber.co.nzOpen Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

and Saturday 8am – 12 noonCall David on 029 770 9204

Amy 021 650 60999 Mairehau Road, Burwwwrwood, just off

Marshlands RoadBRBRBRBRINININNGGGG THTHTHISISIS AAADVDVVERERTT ININ AAANDNDND RECCECEIEIE VEVEVEVE AAAA

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10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR ORDER

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP

MAINLAND METALS LTD

• Car Bodies • Scrap Steel • Specialists in Farm Machinery • All non Ferrous

FREE PICK UP AND WEIGHED ON SITEPh (03) 338 7000 • Ah (03) 312 6553

Mike 0274 818 544 • Robbie 0274 818 027Locally owned and operated

9228

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Plumbing

Master Plumber of theYear 2010

Phone 0800374737 or 03 3279499DRIPFREE

Email [email protected] www.clyne-bennie.co.nzwww. plumbingshoponline.co.nz

Canterbury owned andoperated for over 60 years

FITTERSLAYERS HEATING

PREVENTIONSOLUTIONS

– CCTV

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or 03 310-8206

1326851

Plastic Welding

Picture Framing

We are a reputable picture framer who can offer the best professionalassistance in Rangiora for all your framing requirements.We support new and existing North Canterbury artists.

COME IN AND SEE US AT OUR NEWPREMISES 10 CONE STREET, RANGIORAForget the rest - come to the best!

10 Cone Street, Rangiora P: 03 313 5474 www.cameofinearts.co.nz

1354565

HAVE YOU HAD ANINSURANCE PAY OUT...

...WE CAN PROJECTMANAGE ALL YOUR

HOME REPAIRS FROMSTART TO FINISH,BUILDING, TILING,DECORATING ETC

Painters / Decorators Painting

C A L V E R TP A I N T I N G

• INTERIOR PAINTING

• EXTERIOR PAINTING

• WATER BLASTING

• WALL PAPERING

• SPRAY PAINTING

• INTERIOR PLASTERING

• BUILDING REPAIRS

QUALIFIED TRADESMENNORTH CANTERBURY AND KAIKOURA

PHONE: 027 333 5322A/H: (03) 319 6740

[email protected]@yahoo.co.nz147739414773941477394

Ph/fax 03 3144 110mobile 0275 589 333email [email protected]

PO Box 68Hawarden

North Canterbury

Painters/Decorators


Rangiora: Percival St Ph 03 313 8186 any time • Kaiapoi: 86 Williams St Ph 03 327 9005(Kaiapoi After Hours: John Mellor 027 478 7685) www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz • • www.kaiapoi.toyota.co.nzAmber Inwood 027 566 0013 • John Mellor 027 478 7685 • John Glubb 027 432 1610 • Robin Illingworth 027 435 5105

Rangiora & Kaiapoi Toyota

2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LTDStunning 7-seater, very highly spec’d,

Crisp Silver Pearl. Test drive today, just 13,000kms

$51,995

2013 TOYOTA RAV4 GLX2.5 AWD, auto, low kms,

silver

$39,995

2011 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD2.4 auto, very well optioned, stunning in

Sandstone, just 42,000kms

$33,740

2011 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD2.4 AWD auto, just 61,000kms,

stunning inWildfire

$26,995

2013 TOYOTA YARIS 1.3 H/BAuto, 5-door, CrispWhite, just 26,000kms,

Signature Class 3yr warranty & AA Roadservice

$18,995

HILUX — LO BUX SALE

2011 TOYOTA HILUX D/CAB SR53.0 T/Diesel, auto, canopy, rear nudge, towbar,

78,000kms

Was $41,995Now $39,995

2009 TOYOTA HILUX SR53.0 T/Diesel, 5-spd,

63,000kms

Was $37,995Now $35,995

2010 TOYOTA HILUX S/CAB 4x4 SR5Flat Deck, new tyres, 3.0 T/Diesel

5-speed, 87,000kms

$32,995

2009 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 D/CAB 4x43.0 T/Diesel, auto, very tidy and good kms

$36,995

2012 TOYOTA HILUX D/CAB SR53.0 T/Diesel, towbar, hard lid,

63,000kms

Was $46,994Now $43,995

2011 TOYOTA HILUX SR53.0 T/Diesel, 5-spd, 51,000km, alloys,

Tuff Deck. Great looking ute.

Was $45,995Now $42,995

2013 TOYOTA HILUX X/CABFlat deck, 5-spd diesel, just 30,000km.

Stunning looker

$42,995

2011 TOYOTA HILUX D/CAB SR53.0 T/Diesel, 5-spd,Tuff Deck, towbar

Was $42,995Now $40,995

2010 TOYOTA HILUX SR5Auto, 77,000kms, Tuff Deck,

Tonneau, Towbar

Was $41,995Now $39,995

1995 TOYOTA HILUX SSR-X3.0 T/Diesel, auto, 5-door.

Popular 4x4 in great condition

$10,995

Finance & InsuranceAvailable

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