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Thursday February 5 2015 | Issue 635 ouse of earing Experience. The Difference New Zealand $ $ $ Honoured: Horses of WWI remembered. — page 3 Equestrian: New facilities for equines. — page 18 - 19. Real Estate: Nth Canty property sales. — page 23 - 28. Rapid growth challenges long term planning By DAVID HILL Š Continued Page 2 Planning for a booming population is creating some challenges. Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jim Palmer says preparing this year’s draft 2015-2025 Long Term Plan (LTP) has been difficult, as the council is unsure how much longer the district’s rapid population growth will continue. The rapid growth means the district has already exceeded one of Statistic New Zealand’s population projections. ‘‘We always start with Statistics New Zealand as a basis for long term predictions. They have set three predictions for what the district could look like in 2045,’’ Mr Palmer says. ‘‘Their low prediction was 53,000, which we have already exceeded. The medium prediction is 73,500, with a high end prediction of 94,000. The district’s population is now 54,000, which represents huge growth in the last 30 years from 25,000. ‘‘Most of our population growth is from net migration, both from within New Zealand and from overseas, so future growth will depend a lot on the world geopolitical situation and New Zealand’s migration policy,’’ Mr Palmer says. He says in the past Waimakariri has tracked somewhere between Statistics New Zealand’s medium and high end predictions. ‘‘We had some discussion of whether to go with the medium or high end predictions or somewhere in between, but we have gone with the medium prediction at this stage. We think growth may be affected by congestion issues over the next three to five years, which may prompt people to move back to the city. Certainly Selwyn and Waimakariri are favoured by many, but there are moves towards more infrastructure in the central city and we support that. We believe there needs to be a strong central heart in Christchurch.’’ Based on these assumptions, Mr Palmer says the council predicts the population to grow to around 63,000 over the next 10 years and to around 75,000 by 2045. This means the district will probably need at least another 4000 houses to be built over the next 10 years. The majority of the growth will be around Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus. ‘‘To the east of Rangiora there could be significant further development, but there may also be constraints due to the risk of flooding,’’ Mr Palmer says. Growth to the west of Rangiora is limited to Lehmans Road at present, so the council will need to review its infrastructure provisions to enlarge the area available for residential housing. Mr Palmer believes Kaiapoi has a natural population limit of around 14,000 due to land around the town being prone to liquefaction and flooding. Major growth is expected around Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus with the potential for more than 1000 sections becoming available over the next few years, requiring more sewer ponds and mains in Rangiora and to service Woodend and Ravenswood over the next 10 years. Hovering . . . Rural fire fighters get hands on training on filling a monsoon bucket quickly as the helicopter hovers above. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES. Fire skills sharpened By AMANDA BOWES Rural fire fighters were out in force last Saturday on the Waikari Village Green. But they were not waging war on fires. Instead 43 members from the Waiau, Motanau, Waikari, Hawarden and Scargill Rural Fire parties were honing their skills and training with helicopter pilot Bill Hales from Alpine Springs Helicopters and Paul Fechney from the Department of Conservation in Rangiora. With tinder dry conditions and sweltering heat, it was an ideal time for the more experienced fire fighters to refresh their knowledge and for the newer recruits to learn vital skills. Filling a monsoon bucket with water from a tanker and a pond, while Bill Hales kept the Hughes 500 under steady control, was a new experience for many of the rural fire officers. They also practiced loading and unloading the helicopter while it hovered a mere few feet above the ground. Gary Millar from Waikari Rural Fire, says Bill is an extremely experienced pilot and spent a lot of time going over safety measures with the fire fighters, before they began the practical training. ‘‘It was important the guys know how to load, unload and get in and out of the helicopter while it is hovering very near the ground. In a real situation where the helicopter is needed, it is more likely the fire fighters will be going to places where it can’t land, so have to be ready to jump out, along with the gear,’’ says Gary Millar. With practice, the fire fighters were filling the monsoon bucket in 10 seconds or less, giving the helicopter pilot a fighting chance of helping douse a real fire. Fire fighters, who turned out in greater numbers than expected, were tested on what they had learned, with everyone passing two unit standards.

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Page 1: The News North Canterbury 05-02-15

Thursday February 5 2015 | Issue 635

ouseofearing

Experience. The DifferenceNew Zealand

Honoured:Horses ofWWIremembered.—page3

Equestrian:New facilitiesfor equines.—page18 ­ 19.

Real Estate:NthCantyproperty sales.—page23 ­ 28.

Rapid growthchallenges longterm planningBy DAVID HILL

Continued Page 2

Planning for aboomingpopulation iscreating somechallenges.WaimakaririDistrictCouncil chief

executive JimPalmer sayspreparing thisyear’s draft 2015­2025LongTermPlan(LTP)hasbeendifficult, as the council isunsurehowmuch longer thedistrict’srapidpopulation growthwill continue.The rapid growthmeans thedistrict has

alreadyexceededoneofStatisticNewZealand’s populationprojections.‘‘Wealways startwithStatisticsNew

Zealandas abasis for long termpredictions. Theyhave set threepredictions forwhat thedistrict could looklike in 2045,’’MrPalmer says.‘‘Their lowpredictionwas 53,000,which

wehavealreadyexceeded.Themediumprediction is 73,500,withahighendpredictionof 94,000. Thedistrict’spopulation is now54,000,which representshuge growth in the last 30 years from25,000.‘‘Most of ourpopulation growth is from

netmigration, both fromwithinNewZealandand fromoverseas, so futuregrowthwill dependa lot on theworldgeopolitical situationandNewZealand’smigrationpolicy,’’MrPalmer says.He says in thepastWaimakariri has

tracked somewherebetweenStatisticsNewZealand’smediumandhighendpredictions.‘‘Wehad somediscussionofwhether to

gowith themediumorhighendpredictions or somewhere inbetween, butwehave gonewith themediumpredictionat this stage.We think growthmaybe

affectedby congestion issues over thenextthree to five years,whichmaypromptpeople tomoveback to the city. CertainlySelwynandWaimakariri are favouredbymany, but therearemoves towardsmoreinfrastructure in the central city andwesupport that.Webelieve thereneeds tobea strong

central heart inChristchurch.’’Basedon theseassumptions,MrPalmer

says the council predicts thepopulation togrow toaround63,000over thenext 10years and toaround75,000by 2045. Thismeans thedistrictwill probablyneedatleast another 4000houses tobebuilt overthenext 10 years.Themajority of the growthwill be

aroundRangiora,Kaiapoi,Woodend,RavenswoodandPegasus.‘‘To theeast ofRangiora there couldbe

significant furtherdevelopment, but theremayalsobe constraints due to the risk offlooding,’’MrPalmer says.Growth to thewest ofRangiora is limited

toLehmansRoadatpresent, so the councilwill need to review its infrastructureprovisions to enlarge theareaavailable forresidential housing.MrPalmerbelievesKaiapoihas a

natural population limit of around14,000due to landaround the townbeingprone toliquefactionand flooding.Major growth is expectedaround

Woodend,RavenswoodandPegasuswiththepotential formore than1000 sectionsbecomingavailable over thenext fewyears, requiringmore sewerpondsandmains inRangioraand to serviceWoodendandRavenswoodover thenext 10 years.

Hovering . . . Rural fire fighters get hands on training on filling amonsoon bucket quicklyas the helicopter hovers above. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES.

Fire skills sharpenedBy AMANDA BOWES

Rural fire fighterswereout in force lastSaturdayon theWaikariVillageGreen.But theywerenotwagingwaron fires.Instead43members from theWaiau,

Motanau,Waikari,HawardenandScargillRuralFirepartieswerehoning their skillsand trainingwithhelicopterpilotBillHales fromAlpineSpringsHelicoptersandPaulFechney from theDepartment ofConservation inRangiora.With tinderdry conditions and

swelteringheat, itwasan ideal time for themoreexperienced fire fighters to refreshtheir knowledgeand for thenewer recruitsto learn vital skills. Filling amonsoonbucketwithwater froma tanker andapond,whileBillHales kept theHughes 500under steady control,wasanewexperience formanyof the rural fireofficers.Theyalsopracticed loading and

unloading thehelicopterwhile it hoveredamere few feet above the ground.GaryMillar fromWaikariRuralFire,

saysBill is anextremely experiencedpilotand spent a lot of timegoingover safetymeasureswith the fire fighters, before theybegan thepractical training.‘‘Itwas important the guys knowhow to

load, unloadandget inandout of thehelicopterwhile it is hovering verynearthe ground. In a real situationwhere thehelicopter is needed, it ismore likely thefire fighterswill be going toplaceswhereit can’t land, sohave tobe ready to jumpout, alongwith the gear,’’ saysGaryMillar.Withpractice, the fire fighterswere

filling themonsoonbucket in 10 secondsorless, giving thehelicopterpilot a fightingchanceofhelpingdousea real fire.Fire fighters,who turnedout in greater

numbers thanexpected,were testedonwhat theyhad learned,witheveryonepassing twounit standards.

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• Work to improve the water quality in Amberley isunderway - bringing a new water source to blendwith the Amberley water supply. Work on the newwater mixing plant at the Kowai River bore site isunderway this week

Waitangi DayAll council offices, service centres, libraries and transferstations will be closed this FridayPublic Meetings10 Feb - Road Safety Committee

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MrPalmer says Oxford is also undergoing a resurgence, with potentialformore growth.He says there is ample room for

business expansion to service thegrowing population, withmore than100 hectares of land zoned forbusiness, but not yet converted, withthemajority in Southbrook.The draft LTP is expected to go out

for public consultation nextmonth.

Fire risk forces closures

No go . . . Track networks and forest roads around Hanmer Springs closed as fire risksoars. FILE PHOTO.

By ROBYNBRISTOW

Stay vigilant and ‘‘wewill all get throughthis’’, saysHurunuidistrict principal ruralfire officerAllanGrigg.‘‘I can’t stress thehigh level of risk at the

moment.But ifweall play ourpartwecanget through this. Stay vigilant people, stayvigilant,’’ he says.Hisplea comesas roadsand tracks are

closedaroundHanmerSprings to lessenthe risk of fire.TheRainbowRoadwas closedon

Tuesdaywhile theHanmerSpringsForestTrackNetwork ­ excluding theHeritageForest tracks locatedwithinHeritageBlock southof JolliesPassRoad ­wasclosedonMondayalongwith theConicalHillReserveandwalkway,WoodlandReserve,ClarenceValleyRoad ­ the roadthat leadsupover JacksPass and into theSt JamesConservationarea ­ and JolliesPassRoad from thepoint past theHanmerCemeterywhere the road is gravel andleadsover JolliesPass.Theyare closed to vehicles,walkers,

cyclists andhorse riders.Hurunuidistrict councillor Jason

Fletcher says it is critical that thosewhohavemadeplans toutilise anyof the tracknetworkor intend to visit theMolesworthandSt Jamesareasunderstand that therewill benoaccess into or from theusualHanmerSprings accesspoints.‘‘As this is aweatherdependent

situation forceduponusdue to currentextremeconditions there is nowayofknowingexactlywhenclosureswill beupliftedhowever the situationwill bemonitored closely,’’ he says.Areas closedearlier ­ ChattertonRoad,

McIntyreRoadand theWoodlandparkingareaaround theDepartment ofConservationofficeswill continue toremain closedaswell.MrGriggurgespeople to keep the grass

mowedor grazedalong their boundaries tolimit potential fire spread, removedeadvegetation, clean roofs andgutters, trim

and thin trees, plant low flammabilityspecies and remove rubbish.Hewantspeople tomake sure their

gates anddriveways can fit a 20 tonnethreemetrehighand threemetrewidefire truck through themand thatwaterpoints are clearlymarked.MrGrigg alsowantspeople to recheck

that their electric fences are in goodnickandareat no risk of archingor earthingout andcausing fire.Meanwhile theHurunuiDistrictCouncil

has stoppedmowing theedges of the roadsoutsideof the townships, because the firerisk is toohigh.MrGrigg says therehasalreadybeen instanceswhere this hashappened in thepast fewweeks.‘‘The risk of accidental ignition is

extreme.‘‘Here in theHurunui, the current dry

conditions andplentiful fuelwould causeany fire to spreadquickly andcould takeweeks toput out.‘‘Drivers alsoneed tobealert to the risk

that their vehiclespose in the currentextremeconditions.Evenpulling over tothe sideof the road toanswer their phone,or readamapcouldbedisastrous.Hotexhausts or sparks fromanexhaust canignite thedry grass, and then themotorists

goon theirwaynot realising a fire’sstartedbehind them.‘‘Notmowingour rural roadsidesdoes

add to the fuel riskburden, butwehavebeenkeeping the grass trimmedupuntilnow, and thedry conditions are limitingthe growthanyway.‘‘Thingsmay looka little scraggly for a

while ­ but the risk ofmowing is riskierthannot.’’MrGrigg says the fire environmenthas

reached thepointwhere it hasbecomeextremelydangerous andhigh risk touseamechanicalmower to toppaddocks andmowroad sides andurges cautionwhenusingmachinery suchasweed­eaters,tractors, grinders,welders, chainsawsandfour­wheel­drive vehicles.TheCouncilwill continue tomow the

townships’ grass berms, parks andreserves onacase­by­casebasis and if itscontractordeems themnot tobea risk.Householderswanting tomow their

property arebest todo so in themorningwhen there is dewon the groundandtemperatures are cooler.Farmersandlifestylers arealsobeingasked to considertemporarily fencing their grass bermsandgrazing the ‘‘longacre’’ tohelpkeep fuelloadsdown.

Recovery priorityTown centre recovery inRangiora andKaiapoi remains a high priority.TheWaimakariri District Council

has set aside an extra $4million overthe next two years for recovery andongoing development projects in theRangiora town centre in the draft2015­2025 Long TermPlan (LTP).An additional $1million has been

budgeted for similar projects inKaiapoi to be spent over the next 12months.MayorDavid Ayers saysmost of the

money inKaiapoi will be spent on the

Hilton andWilliams Streetsintersection.InRangiora funding includes the

council’s contribution of $4milliontowards the cost of a parking buildingwithin the north ofHigh Streetprecinct.The council has also set aside $23

million for infrastructurework,mostly for sewer upgrades inRangiora, but also a treatmentupgrade inWoodend.The draft LTP is due to go out for

public consultation nextmonth.

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Horses to be honouredBy DAVID HILL

Preparations . . . Forty children from Loburn School take a rest in front of the Birch HillStationMemorial. Some of the childrenwill line up in a guard of honour on thememorialday on February 15. PHOTO: LOBURN SCHOOL

Horses, the four­legged­heroes fromWorldWar1,will be commemoratedat aweekendof events nearMtThomasnextweekend.Thecommunity is invited tohelp

recognise the role ofmilitaryhorses inWW1onSaturdayandSunday,February14­15.Theeventwill culminatewitha

memorial serviceat 1pmonSundayat theBirchHill StationCemetery,wherea rarememorial to thehorses stands.Event organiserTherezaRosanowski

cameupwith the idea for theevent sixmonths agowhen she readabout the stonememorial andplaqueatBirchHill Stationand realised therewerenoevents beingplanned locally to recognise thehorses’efforts.‘‘AnzacDay is growing in interest, but

there’s nothing to recognise the10,000NewZealandhorseswhichwent towar.They yielded their last traces of energy tohonour thedutyplacedupon them ­ theydeservedamedal butwerenever givenone.’’Just four of theKiwihorses returned

homeafter thewar,withmanydying fromdiseaseor injury, oftendue to the severeheat in theMiddleEast and theirworkload.Most of thosewhich survivedthewarwere shot, sold toEgyptians orretainedby theBritishmilitary as theywereunable to returnhomedue to theirhealth, quarantine regulations and thelong journey.BirchHill Station,whichwasmanaged

byLieutenant­ColonelEdwardMilltonfrom1879until his death in 1942,commissioned the stonemonument andplaque ina cemeteryheestablishedon thestation in 1937, inmemoryof the 10menthat served from the stationand to thehorses of the 8thRegiment of theNewZealandMountedRifles.To recognise theefforts of thehorses,

threeeventshavebeenplannedover the

weekend, including a speakereveningattheAshgroveSchoolhall onSaturday from7pmto9pm, followedbymemorial rideonSundayand thememorial service in theafternoon.Visitors to theSaturdayeveningevent

will be greetedbymounted riflemen,WW1memorabilia, a screeningofPaulSanderson’s documentary ‘‘All theKing’sHorses’’, poetry,music andart. Ticketscost $15.Speakers includeKaikoura farmer

DerrickMillton, speakingabout thehistory of the stationandhis great­great­uncleEdwardMillton,WaikatoUniversityresearchassociateDrCarolynMincham,speakingabout the role of horses,mulesanddonkeys inWW1,CustRSApresidentGordonAlexanderandNorthCanterburyPonyClubpatronRachelEnsor, speakingon theBrookeHospital for animalswhichrescued thousandsof formerwarhorses in1920.Apainting ‘‘TheMountedRiflemenand

hishorse’’ by artistAmyShepperdwill beauctionedbyWoodendSchool principal

GraemeBarber. Teaandcoffeewill beprovidedwithAnzacbiscuits donatedbyCouplandsBakery.Anyonecan register for the treks on

Sunday,whether to rideahorseorpony,or towalk. Shuttle vanswill beprovidedforpensioners anddisabledparking isavailable. Two treks areavailable ­ a 10kmHaylandhomestead rideanda6kmOkukuCountryEstate ride.RangioraEquine isproviding veterinarybackupandmountedSt John’s volunteers are joining the ride.Registration is $20 for riders orwagondrivers, $15 for leading reins and$5 forchildrenunder 16 years.The6km trekwill pass by amarble

tribute toKakahu,Lt­ColMillton’sfavouritemilitaryhorse.Donkeys,withRedCross banners on their foreheads, andmuleswill be joining the6km trekas theytooplayedamajor role inWW1as first aidsupport andproviding transport. Thecommunityhas embraced theweekend’sactivitieswith 40LoburnSchool childrengoingout toBirchHill Station lastFridaytohelpprepare the trails.

Hurunui Recycling to quit collectionHurunuiRecyclingwill stop sorting andcollectingwaste and sorting recyclablesfromMarch31due topoor returns andCultivatingMemorieswill be soldas astand­alonebusiness because it doesnothave the resources toboost sales.TheBoardofNorthCanterbury

CommunityResources ­ underwhosegovernanceHurunuiRecyclingand thebusinessCultivatingMemories operate ­and two trustees from the3E’sTrust,metonSunday,February 1, to reviewprogressover thepast year and todecidehow to goforwardafter adifficult year inwhichthese twocompany’s incomestreams ranat a loss.HurunuiRecycling continued to collect

and sortwaste fromcommercial and rural

customers, aswell as offering a recyclingdropoff serviceafterHurunuiRecycling, acommunity leader in recycling, lost itscontractwith theHurunuiDistrictCouncil.NCCRgeneralmanagerLisa

Carmichael says thiswasdone tooffer theHurunui community analternative fortheirwaste andprovidepositivecommunity outcomes suchasemploymentopportunities andenvironmentalsustainability throughclean recyclingproduct.‘‘Support from thecommunity for the

collectionshasbeen fantastic, butunfortunately the cost of collectionandsorting exceeds income; thiswill getworse, especially nowplastic prices are

expected toplummetagain.‘‘After lengthy, at timesemotional

discussion, theboard reluctantly decideditwill probably stop collectingwaste andsorting recyclables afterMarch31, 2015because theorganisation cannot sustaincontinuing losses,’’ saysMsCarmichaelwhoaddedCultivatingMemorieswill alsobe sold.MsCarmichael says the recycling of

e­waste ­ suchasold televisions ­ isproving tobeanexcellent incomestream,andwill beexpandedas soonaspossible,bringingwith it newemploymentopportunities for theHurunui community.Theboard is to explore a coupleof

recycling options over thenext fewmonths.

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Disaster planningBy DAVID HILL

Planning for thenext bignatural disasteris anessential part of long termplanning.Speakingat lastweek’s draft 2015 to 2025

LongTermPlan (LTP)deliberations,WaimakaririDistrictCouncil chiefexecutive JimPalmer said ‘‘planning forongoing resilience’’ needs tobeapriorityfor the council.He says thedamage fromamajor alpine

earthquakecould cost ratepayersmorethan$170million.This compared to the$127million cost to

council from theearthquakes of 2010and2011, although ‘‘a goodchunkof thatwasimprovements’’.Tohelpplanaheadmore ‘‘borrowing

head room’’ is needed,MrPalmer says.To set some targets, council staff

considered two scenarios: onewithinsuranceandonewithout.If the council’s infrastructurehas

adequate insurance cover, this could stillleave the councilwith a shortfall of $32

million,which could covered throughborrowing.If adequate insurance cover is not

available, ratepayers could face a shortfallof up to $90million to recover, so aplan tofundaround$69million throughborrowingand toprioritise recoveryprojectswouldallow thedistrict to getbackon its feet,MrPalmer says.‘‘It givesus somecomfort that if the

worst happens, and itwill happenat somepoint in our future, thatwehave theabilityto recover.’’The council has also set aside $6million

over thenext eight years in thedraftLTPto support any red zoneprojects, subject towhatever is decidedby the government.‘‘Wedon’t knowwhat the government is

going to contribute, if anything, so therearea lot of questionmarksoverwhatwillactually be required.But itwouldbeprudent to set somethingaside, ’’MayorDavidAyers says.ThedraftLTP isdue to goout forpublic

consultationnextmonth.

Multi-court facilityAnewmulti­court sports facility inNorth Canterburywill not become areality for another six years at theearliest.TheWaimakariri District Council has

included the option of a new stadium inits draft 2015­2015 Long TermPlan(LTP), following its deliberations lastweek, but the date has been pushed backfrom 2018 to 2021.However, the council has set aside $20

million for the project. Amulti­ court

sports facility was previously includedin the last LTP in 2012, with $5.1millionset aside.MayorDavid Ayers says the stadium

project will now be revisited in the 2018LTP, with the council to undertake ‘‘amore thorough scoping study’’ in themeantime.The council proposes building the new

stadiumat theMaria AndrewSportsground, next to theRangioraShowgrounds.

Light rail out, park inLight rail is not on the agenda forWaimakariri in the short term.WhileMayor David Ayers says

passenger rail fromRangiora andKaiapoi to Christchurch is somethingthe district may need to consider in thefuture.But it has not been included it in the

Waimakariri District Council’s draft2015­2025 Long TermPlan (LTP).However a ‘‘park and ride

infrastructure’’ has been included inthe draft, including the possibility of a$4million parking building in Rangiora.‘‘It is all part of identifying where the

opportunities are.We already knowwhere theRangiora railway platform is,but it will need to be looked at inKaiapoi as part of the future towncentre work.‘‘But our planning ismainly aimed at

buses at themoment,’’ Mr Ayers says.Chief executive JimPalmer agrees,

saying light rail remains an option forthe future.‘‘We need to provide ‘park and ride

infrastructure’, whether bus or train.It’s certainly something we are

turning ourmind to.‘‘At this point in timewe are probably

lookingmore at buses.’’Mr Palmer says roading and

commuter options are particularlyimportant in Rangiora, given the town’sballooning population, particularly howto connect traffic fromwest Rangiorawith themotorway.Amajor cash injection is also planned

to help prevent future flooding inWaimakariri, with $17.5million to beset aside over the next 10 years forvarious projects across the district.

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Waikari Principal Yvonne Blair. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES.

Passion for ICTWaikari School’s Principal,YvonneBlair, would like to seepupils access their learningfromhome if needed.The formerPrincipal of

KumaraSchool on theWestCoast started inTermFourlast year and saysWaikari haslots of similarities in terms ofsize, environment andatmosphere.With children and grand

children living inCanterbury,Yvonnedecidedamove acrossthemaindividewasdue so shecould benearer her family.Having always been involved

with small schools, Yvonnebrings awealth of experiencetoWaikari.She is living inChristchurch,

but hopes to shift somewherethatwill be halfway betweenChristchurch andWaikari.Her passion is Information,

Communication andTechnology (ICT) andherdream is to upgrade thetechnology available to staffandpupils.She is also passionate about

teaching and learning in smallschools and is interested inhow smaller schools candevelopmodern learningspaces. One idea she isexploring, is rather thanhavesegregation of age groups sheis looking at different roomsfor different purposes forexample a ‘‘quiet room.’’Yvonne says she is enjoying

Waikari School, with its familyatmosphere.‘‘The teachers are also good

dedicated teacherswithmutual respect andawillingness to learn. I amlooking forward to the rest ofthe year.’’

Infrastructurebenefits seenPreparing a 30­yearinfrastructure strategyhasproduced somebenefits fortheWaimakariri district.TheWaimakaririDistrict

Council haspreparedaninitial draft 2015­2045InfrastructureStrategy forthe first time tomeet therequirements of theLocalGovernmentAct andhasalready identifiedpotentialsavings.‘‘The infrastructure

strategy looks at thewholelife of ourpipes, communitybuildings and roads,’’MayorDavidAyers says.‘‘Whenwe lookat our

assets a lot of themareactually quitenew.Fora lotof them,we lookat renewalover 100 years andnot justthe 30 years, and it now lookslikewecanchangeourapproach to fundingdepreciation.’’MrAyers says any changes

tohowdepreciation isfunded is somethingothercouncils throughoutNewZealandwouldneed todiscuss for themselves, ‘‘butwe think it’s a soundapproach’’.‘‘Whatwewould like todo

is fund it at a lower rate, butwewill still fund it over 100years.’’Changing theway

depreciation is fundedwasfirstmooted in the 2012 to2022LongTermPlanand

will be included in thedraft2015 to 2025LTP.Financeandbusiness

supportmanager JeffMillward reported to councilthat over the last 25 years thecouncil had investedanaverageof 2.5 per cent eachyear in funding fordepreciationand thecompoundingeffect. ‘‘Thismeans thatwhenanasset isdue tobe replacedmore cashis available than is requiredto fund theassetreplacement. Ifwecontinuewith the statusquowewillhave collected toomuchcash.Therefore rates canbereduced so that onlysufficient funding isavailable for assetreplacement.’’In theevent of therebeing

a future funding shortfall asa result of this change inpolicy, this couldbe loan­funded,which is a formof‘‘inter­generational equity’’,MrAyers says,whichmeanssharing the costswith futuregenerationswhowill benefitfrom the improvements.Council staff expect to

havean InfrastructureStrategypublic consultationdocumentprepared tobeapprovedby the council bytheendof thismonth.Itwill thenbepresented to

LocalGovernmentEfficiencyTaskforce forapproval.

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Rural health highon the agendaI had an insightful meeting last weekwith the chief executive of NewZealand Rural General PracticeNetwork on providing assistance toour rural GPs, who are often the firstpoint of support for our farmers.I was interested to hear that, when

it comes to men accessinginformation and help ­ from prostatecancer to their mental health ­ onaverage, they still do this throughwomen.It’s the wives or partners, sisters

andmums whomake theconnections for them. And even withincreased access to the internet inrural areas, this still holds true.I’ve been out and about in the

rural areas lately and am currentlyassisting residents’ groups in twoareas with their issues around ruralexpectations.In the one instance, it has meant

navigating through the options in amulti­agency approach.In the other instance, it was a case

of facilitating an outcome that hadvery concrete results. But thecommon factor in both was that

people felt their individual voicesweren’t being heard.There’s a brochure that MPs put

out ­ and I’m no exception ­ whichoutlines what your MP can do foryou. Drop by my offices and pick upone ­ I’m here to help.On another note, I hope you enjoy

Waitangi Day tomorrow with yourfamily.My family and I will be joining the

celebration at Trousselot Park.Last year was a productive year for

Treaty settlements with threeagreements in principle signed, fivedeeds of settlement signed and eightTreaty settlement bills went throughthe House.There are a lot of encouraging

indicators that are benefitting Maoriand which are the fruit of a lot ofhard work since 2008, working withour partners, to help Maori succeedacross a number of areas.I look forward to celebrating these

gains with you tomorrow in Kaiapoi.I’ve bought my hangi tickets and it’sgoing to be a great day out in thecommunity.

Draft Long Termplan council focusThe Council spent a large part of lastweek approving a Draft Long TermPlan to be finalised later this monthbefore going out to ask ratepayersand residents their views.After that consultation, we will

have another look at it, makeadjustments in response to thatconsultation, and then finalise thePlan towards themiddle of the year.The Long Term Plan describes how

the council is going to raise moneyand spend it over the next ten yearsand is renewed every three years.This year’s plan has proved

particularly challenging and the staffled by chief executive Jim Palmerhad done an excellent job in drawingup budgets prior to our consideringthem.New earthquake recovery work has

appeared, particularly in allowingmoney for the restoration of theKaiapoi and Pines­Kairaki RedZones.We don’t own this land but we need

to be prepared if the Governmentexpects theWaimakariri communityto contribute.

Another challenge is a major floodremediation programme in variousparts of the District.This was started after the June

2014 floods, but there is a lot of workto do and we have funded a ten­yearprogramme.The proposed introduction of a

three­bin refuse collection systemremains that, a proposal, at this stageand we are still keen to hear people’sviews.We are also looking to see if we can

introduce an element of personalchoice. If it is introduced, it will havean impact on rates in 2016­17.The projected average rate rise is

4.1%, slightly higher than what wasprojected three years ago.Themain contributor to that is the

emergence of needed flood work. Itmust be strongly emphasised,however, that this rate rise will varyacross the district depending onwhere particular programmes falland on the varyingmix of uniformcharges and rates­in­the­dollar thatdifferent parts of the community pay.We await your views!

Amberley GuidingGirlGuidingAmberleyDistrictwelcomesnewandexistingmembers for 2015.All unitmeetingswill restartweekbeginningFeb

9.Pippins 5­6 yearsWednesday 5.15pm to6.30pm.Brownies 7­9 1/2 yearsThursday 5.30pm­7pm;Guides 9­12 1/2 yearsWednesday7pmto8.30pm;Rangers 12 1/2­17 yearsMondays 6pm­7.30pm.Meet at theScoutDen inChamberlainParkAmberley.Note changestomeetingdays and times.For further informationplease callKatrina 03 3148153WaitangiDay ­KaiapoiWaitangiDay, tomorrow,February 6,will be celebratedatTrousseletPark from10amto2pm.Freeentertainment, fun for everyone

ina relaxedatmosphere.BRING ­ chair or blanket and thewhole family.HANGI ­ order fromKaiapoi I­siteVisitorCentre 327 3134.Art exhibitionTheannualWaikukuArtists art exhibitionwill beheldatTheBrickMill inWaikuku fromFebruary 13 to 15.10am to 6pm.Gold coindonationentry.TimeBankHurunuiTimeBankHurunui’sLearningExchangeprogrammecontinueswithLynnetteCreaghholding aCandle­making funevent on

WaitangiDay,February 6 from10am tomiddayatLeithfieldCommunityCentre.Experience theancientChinesepractice ofQugong,joinLeeLawrenceonThursday,February 26, 9am to10am,Amberley. Theseworkshopsareopen toall in exchange for time­bankcredits or small fee:Pleasebook.Call 314­3406, email [email protected]/hurunui.timebanks.org/page/learning­exchange­programme.FoundersDayPicnicTheNZFederationofWomen’s Institute is holdingaFoundersDaypicnic at theWaikukuBeachand thehall onTuesday,February

24, at 10am.Peopleareasked tobring their owncupandpicnic lunch.Everyonewelcome.

MATT DOOCEY MP FOR WAIMAKAR IR IIn the Electorate with

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Sally says . . .Hi and Happy New Year!It’s sale time and YES, it’s the one you all love – Sally Mac’s “BUYONE, GET ONE FREE” summer sale. You know how it works – allsummer stock is in the sale and it’s all “BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE”.So, you choose any two pieces (excludes jeans, lingerie and acces-sories) and the lower-price piece is free – not half-price, FREE!!!It’s a great deal – I want less stock and you want bargains! I always

thought that was how sales worked :)Summer arrived very late, and very hot – just like summer when we were kids.My in-built weather radar suggests (and hopes) that it’ll linger till late March /April – warm days, slightly cooler nights so we can sleep, and any rain at night!Dresses have been the must-have item for summer 2014-15 – dressing up forparties and weddings has been lots of fun, with gorgeous colours, and even afew sleeves! We’re getting better at wearing sleeveless and adding a little cardie/jacket over the top. Prints have been busy, retro or a blast of colour – you decideif it’s print tops over your jeans or ¾ pants, or plain tops over pretty skirts. So nomatter whether your best colours are cool and casual or warm and wonderful,Sally Mac’s has something that works for you!I’ve finally climbed on to Facebook – now that’s been a learning curve and I’mstill a learner! I’ll be adding typical Sally Mac stuff that I hope you’ll enjoy, and I’dreally love it if you “liked” the page and told your friends about Sally Mac’s gear– feel free to share the sale flyer, or post me a pic of you and your gear! Watchthis space – by this time next year, I might even be a level 1 operator.My best Sall Mac moment for December was the arrival, back in store of ourfavourite and best-selling jeans ever – Tre Bliss, jeans for real women. Not inthe sale, of course, but we have plenty of stock, and a new distributor in NZ, sohere’s to not running out of your size. Still available in straight leg (not skinny),black or dark indigo.We have a lovely new beauty therapist in the corner space beside us – Amanda,from Jolie Femme, would love to meet you. I’ve already had my first pedicure andmy leg-waxing is always a good look for summer! We’re enjoying our friendlybubbly neighbour, and the fragrance which wafts in to the back of the shop isdelightful.Amberley is a changing growing town – Sally Mac’s is still on the Main Road indowntown Amberley, and the Sally Mac’s summer sale is still “BUY ONE, GETONE FREE”! Grab your mother and your mates, your girlfriend and her granny,and we’ll see you at the sale.All February, we’ll be there!

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Alliance . . . Deidre Ryan ofWellbeing North Canterbury leads an Alliance discussion groupfocusing on strengthening community safety and connections. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Community safety focusCommunity safety and strongercommunity connections are the two focusareas that a local Alliance of communitygroups is passionate about improving intheHurunui district this year.TheAlliance is planning activities to

help improve community safety andstrengthen community connections and isinviting residents to takepart in a shortcommunitywellbeing survey over thenexteightweeks to track theprogress beingmade.Survey forms are available in all

medical centers throughout thedistrictand online via a link on theHurunuiDistrict Councilwebsite.Residentswho complete the surveywill

go into thedraw towin one of two familypasses to theHanmerSpringsThermalPools.Winnerswill be drawnonMarch 31 and

published inTheNews soonafter.Themove follows an invitation in early

2014 for residents to have a say onwayssocial support could be improved in theircommunitywith one of the issues raisedbeing the changing demographicmake­upin theHurunui district following the

Canterbury earthquakeswith peoplemoving out fromcentral Christchurch tofindhousing.This rapid change alongside the

significant development of the dairy andwine industries, hospitality andotheragricultural sectors resulted in concernbeing raised about people experiencingisolation andnot always knowing theirnewneighbours.These findings helped inform the

HurunuiCommunity report ­commissionedby theGreaterCanterburyCommunityResponseForum launched inAugust last year ­ andwhich is availableon theHurunuiDistrict Councilwebsite.TheResponseForumwas established

by the formerSocialDevelopmentMinister, PaulaBennett late last year.It has nowprovided aplatform to

communicate toppriorities toGovernmentwith theHurunuiCommunity report being submitted toMsBennett late last year.Any questions on the survey canbe

madeby [email protected] or JulieCoster at [email protected].

Post-A-Note trading siteBy JONATHANCHILTON­TOWLE

Selling itemshas just becomeeasierthroughanewSouth Island­basedonlinetrading site.ThePostANotewebsite andmobile app

provides aplatform forNewZealanders tobuy, sell, and trade legal goods, advertisejobs, courses, andhomes for rent.AlliedPress, publisher ofTheNewsand

OtagoDailyTimes, has recently become the

major shareholder ofPostANoteandunlikeother similar sites, it is free tousefor bothbuyers and sellers.PostANote generalmanagerNathan

Weathington saida lot of peopledidnotbelievehimwhenhe told them the sitewasfree.‘‘PostANote ismore likea large

communitynoticeboard, one thathappenstobeonyour computer andphone,’’ hesays.

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Scenic ride . . . Kaikoura Pony Clubmembers enjoy a ride in the beautifulcountryside during their summer camp lastmonth. PHOTO: KAIKOURA PONY CLUB

February is abusymonth for theKaikouraPonyClub.The small club ishosting its twobiggest

events of the year over thenext fourweeks,beginningwith the club’smini showonSunday,February 15, and later theKaikoura JumpingDayonSunday,March1, thedayafter theKaikouraAgriculturalandPastoral Show,whichalso featuresjumpingevents.Before thoseevents,Kaikourahas three

riders competing in theNewZealandShowjumpingChampionships atMcLeansIsland, nearChristchurch, thisweekend,includingAdamandJackFordandJessieVaughan.CommitteememberShonaHarmonsays

the twoevents are the club’smainfundraisers eachyear. Past clubeventshaveattracted riders fromHurunui andMarlborough.‘‘Weused to get a lotmorepeople coming

here thanwedonow, butpeople fromBlenheimandCheviot don’t need to travelasmuchasourkids to get the competition.’’The jumpingdayonMarch1 is likely to

attract abetter turnout, as it is part of theNorthCanterburypony circuit.MrsHarmonsays the clubhosteda

successful summer campduring January5­7,with 12 local kids aged8­16 years takingpart in farmriding, games, some flatwork,showjumping, cross country jumpingandtrekking.‘‘Wewere very luckywith theweather.

Theonly rainwegot cameaswewere

packingup.‘‘We’re a very small pony clubnow,we’re

trying to encouragemorekids to getinvolvedandwecoulddowith somemoreparenthelpers too.’’ExperiencedKaikourahorsewomen

JennyWardsandSallyBlunt tookpart inthe camp,passingon their skills to thechildren.‘‘Thekids are very lucky tohavewomen

of their experience teaching them.‘‘Sallywasmypony club instructorwhen

Iwas youngandnowshe’s teachingmykidsandJenny taught someof theMumsandnowshe’s teaching their kids too.’’

High St footpath re-openedRangiora’smainbusinesshasbeenboostedby theopeningupof the footpathoutsideofformer JunctionHotel, better knownasRobbies.Containerswere removedand the

footpath re­openedat theendof lastmonthandwas replacedbya colourful container,paintedby students from theRangiora

BoroughSchool last year, aswell as asecondcontainer cut in two.Theopeningof the footpaths follows

strengtheningwork to theheritage facadeof the formerhotel reachingapointwhereit is safe to re­open it forpedestrianaccess.The sidewalls havebeen removedandremaining structure strengthened.

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TheAkaroaCookingSchool byLouBentleyAnt andLouBentley gaveup the corporate rat race inLondon

to realise their dreamof running a cooking school inbeautifulAkaroa.Here they share their story, their recipes and their foodphilosophy,with ravishingphotography tomatch their ravishinglocation.GrahameSydneyPaintings 1974­2014byGrahameSydneyThis is amajor retrospective surveyof paintings fromSydney’s

40­year career as anartist.Hispaintings of theCentralOtagolandscapeand thewiderSouthIslandareknownand lovedby large

numbers ofNewZealanders at homeandabroad. InPartOneof thebookSydneyhaswrittenanautobiographicalessaywhich traces the roots of his development as anartist.InPartTwo,VincentO’Sullivanhas contributeda section

aboutSydney’s paintings.Around theVillageGreenbyD.M

DunnIt’s 1939and littleDotMayDunn is

playingwithherbrothers in thequiet lanes of theirDerbyshire village. This bookwillmoveandentertain inequalmeasures.These titles areavailable inbothWaimakariri andHurunui

libraries.Findoutmoreabout recent additions to the librarycollectionby going to the library catalogueatwaimakariri.kotui.org.nz orhurunui.kotui.org.nz or contact yourlocal library.

Violin lessons being offeredBeginner children have the opportunityto enrol for introductory Suzuki violinlessonswith theNorth CanterburyAcademy ofMusic this year.HarikoaBronsdaughter­George, an

honours student at theUniversity ofCanterbury and leader of the AcademyOrchestra, will take the classeswhich arebeing offered at $150 for the yearwithfree instrument hire.Classes are limited in number. For

further information call JacquiWitt3128948.The academywill be offering similar

classes in recorder and ukulele, numberspermitting.

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Live LinesMainPower

Issue 126 February 2015

MainPower 24Hour Faults Line

MainPower established an academicscholarship in 2003 to supportundergraduate students pursing courses inElectric Power Engineering. One scholarshipis available annually for students from theMainPower region (North Canterbury orKaikoura) who are entering their second orthird professional year of the BE (Hons) inElectrical and Computing Engineering at theUniversity of Canterbury.The value of thesponsorship is $5,000 for a period of oneyear. Applications should be submitted tothe Scholarships Office at the University ofCanterbury by 31 March 2015.

For more information visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/ScholarshipSearch.Neville Wade’s winning submission in action.

Safety Innovation

MainPower’s annual Workplace Safety Innovation Award recognises the ongoing contributionstaff make to the company’s ‘Safety First’ culture. Long-time MainPower employee, utilityworker Neville Wade, was recently named the winner with his hinged stacking device.Neville’s device makes it easy to load and unload traffic management cones safely. Hedesigned and made a prototype device himself to suit his flat deck work truck. In additionto the safety benefits of being easy to load and unload cones safely, Neville has found thedevice to be a time-saver.

Celebrating ExcellenceWe are passionate about helping our region’s youth succeed. Congratulations to thefollowing students who were awarded MainPower prizes throughout the region in 2014.Excellence in Physics and/or Maths: Rhiannon Mertens, Rangiora High School; FrederickFraser, Rangiora New Life School; Mark Dale, Amuri Area School; Sean Ryan, HurunuiCollege; Cameron Broadhurst, Kaiapoi High School; Avatar Lonsdale & Hineari Kahu,Kaikoura High School; Hazel Erickson, Oxford Area School; CarmeliteTagiilima, CheviotArea School. Citizenship Award: Aleisha Pascoe, Ashley School; Beau Mckay, Greta ValleySchool; Benjamin Krijgsman, St Joesph’s School (Rangiora); Brooklyn Beach, Loburn School;Charlotte Eckardt, North Loburn School; Connor Phillips, Nallavi Padiachy, Ruby Batchelor,Sam Long,Tulani Nichol, Alexis Sandall, Avril Paea, Brodie Marris, LouLou MacKenzie &Shelby Rutherford-Menzies, Hanmer Springs School; Crystal Reed & JakeTopp, HurunuiCollege; Henry Ward, Oxford Area School; James Hamilton & Alice Barnes, Omihi School;Jenna Rowe, Rotherham School; Jessica Cotterell, Leithfield School; LisaTran, KaiapoiBorough School; Lloyd Schad, Sefton School; Lucia Grigg, Amberley School; Moari Hollman,Hapuku School; Patrick O’Shea, Amuri Area School; Richard Harnett, Lynton Downs School;Ruby Burney, Broomfield School; Sorelle Rock, Woodend School; Walter Lafleur, ViewHill School; Amber Hurley, Fernside School; Alice Graham, Cheviot Area School; MitchellChalmers, Rangiora New Life School.We wish all students every success in 2015.

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Safety on thewater . . . Kaikoura boatiescould get a visit from theWellington­basedpolice launch, Lady Elizabeth IV, thisweekend to check they are aware of safetyguidelines and are wearing their life jackets.

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Kaikoura boaties are the focus for aWaitangi weekend campaign.Boaties heading out on thewater at

Kaikoura over theWaitangi Dayweekend should not be surprised by avisit from theWellington­based policelaunch, LadyElizabeth IV.MaritimeNZ is teaming upwith the

NewZealand Police andEnvironmentCanterbury for a recreational boatingsafety campaign aimed at ensuringboaties are aware of safety guidelinesand following lifejacket rules.Environment Canterbury’s navigation

safety bylaw requires boaties on vesselsless than 6m in length towear a lifejacketat all timeswhen they are underway.Failure to do so can lead to a fine of

$300 for the skipper and $150 for anycrew or passengers not wearingapproved lifejackets.Maritime rulesmake it the skipper’s

legal responsibility to ensure thatlifejackets areworn on board any size ofrecreational vessel in situations ofheightened risk, such aswhen crossing abar, in roughweather orwater, or duringan emergency.MaritimeNZ’s Assistant Regional

ComplianceManager SouthDomonicVenz, said theWaitangi weekend jointoperation follows a similar visit toMarlborough Sounds overNewYear.‘‘We visitedmore than a hundred boats

in the Sounds, and generally therewasvery good compliancewith lifejacketrules,’’ saidDomonic.‘‘But wewere able to provide some

good advice to people on other essentialequipment.‘‘One person had a distress flare on

boardwith an expiry date of 1991 ­ at thatage a flare can be very unstable andcouldwell have started a fire thatdestroyed his boat in his garage, let alonebeing a risk on thewater.’’Expired flares should be taken to the

nearest police station for disposal.

Environment Canterbury andMaritimeNZ recommend that boat users wearlifejackets at all times, carry twomeansof communication that will workwhenwet, avoid alcohol, checkmarineforecasts before going out, and actresponsibly as skippers to ensureeveryone aboard gets home safely.GaryManch, Navigation Safety Officer

for Environment Canterbury, saidwhilethe focus of theKaikoura operation is toprovide information, actionwill be takenif boat users are found to be operating inan unsafemanner.‘‘Navigation Safety Officers are

responsible for educating people aboutwater safety and can issue infringementnotices to thosewho don’t complywithnavigational safety bylaws.We can alsoask a skipper not to go out on thewaterdue to the condition of theweather, sea,vessel or crew.’’

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Children’s art . . . Artwork fromOxfordchildrenwhich featured in a specialexhibition in July last year. FILE PHOTO

Five years after first opening its doors tothe public in February 2010, Arts inOxford haswelcomedmore than 80,000visitors to 58 exhibitions and shown theart of hundreds of artists.Among the huge variety of exhibitions

that they have held over the past fiveyears, some in particular stand out forgallerymanagerRachelMcRobb.‘‘In 2011, following theFebruary

earthquake, wewere privileged to beable to host ‘Moving On’, an exhibitionthat showcased artworks from a greatmany of Christchurch’s earthquakeaffected artists, many of whomhad losttheir studios, artwork and equipment.’’TheOxford Art Fair, held inDecember

2013, showcased local artists’ work andtherewere several of the artists holdingdemonstrations in the gallery and ourartist workshopwhich had been builtearlier that year.In July last year the gallery hosted its

inaugural Children’s Art exhibition,featuring artworks by local children.The gallery’s proceeds from the sale of

the children’s artworkwas donated backto the schools to purchase art equipment.To celebrate the fifth anniversary, the

gallery is presenting ‘‘Art of Two’’, anexhibition by twoCanterbury painterswith strong connections to Oxford andtheNorth Canterbury region.Philip Trusttum, one ofNewZealand’s

most recognised contemporary paintersandArts in Oxford’s patron, presents acollection of newmixedmediaworkswhich are being displayed alongsiderecent works from the studio of Oxfordartist andArts in Oxford’s foundingdirector Brent Firkin.MsMcRobb says the official opening of

Arts in Oxford, by the thenMinister ofArts, Culture andHeritage ChrisFinlayson, onFebruary 25, 2010,followed years of planning, fundraising,donations from foundingmembers (manyof them locals) and a generous donation

of $200,000 fromTheCanterburyCommunity Trust.The trust continues to support Arts in

Oxford, however the continuingoperation also requires ongoingfundraising and support of the localcommunity, whichMsMcRobb says theyare always grateful to receive.InMarch a fundraising concert with

the renownedChristchurch City Choruswill be held in the newly reopenedOxford TownHall, with all proceedsgoing directly to the running of Arts inOxford. Tickets are available at thegallery, the Oxford Service Centre andOxford Area School.‘‘Art of Two’’ runs until February 25.

Arts in Oxford is open Tuesday to Sundayfrom 10am to 4pm.

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Art & music in scenic gardenJulie andMelville Syme’s Kaikouragarden provides the perfect backdrop fora family day out.The Syme’s ‘‘Fifeshire’’ home onFyffe

Quaywill once again host the thirdannual SeawardKaikoura Lions Art andMusic in theGarden on Sunday,February 15, from 12pm to 6pm,with thisyear’s proceeds going to support theKaikoura IntegratedFamilyHealthCentre fundraising efforts.Mrs Syme says she is hoping formore

than 200 visitors, with artists andmusicians coming from as far afield asAmberley andHanmer Springs in thesouth andPicton in the north.‘‘Last year it was a drizzly day andwe

still have 160 people, as well as theentertainers, so we should get a couple ofhundred this year ­ but we can cater for amuch bigger number than that.’’She says $3000was raised last year, so

they are hoping tomakemore $5000 thisyear.TheFifeshire property covers nearly

two acres, including a hill section and awoodlandswalk, andwon theKaikouraGardenClub’s country garden award lastNovember. It has scenic views and is alsoa popular wedding venue.‘‘We don’t advertise it for weddings ­

people just turn up and ask if they canhave awedding here,’’ Mrs Syme says.‘‘People can’t believe how beautiful it

is and it’s looking quite good at thepresent time.’’She says art and craft stalls will

include sculptures, paintings, jams,mosaics and ‘‘hopefully a candle­makerto name a few’’. Stalls are still beingaccepted and cost $5 each, plus 10 percent of the sales. Entry to the public costs$10 per person at the gate, with afternoontea included.

Old fashioned picnic returnsSummer fun is returning toMandeville.NorthCanterburyNeighbourhood

Support (NCNS) is bringingbackan ‘‘OldFashionedFamilyPicnic’’ at theMandevilleSportsCentreonSunday,February 15, thanks to support from theSummerofFunprogramme,which isfundedbyearthquake relief funding.NCNSco­ordinatorCarolineFaas says

the familypicnicwasapopular event inMandeville in thepast, but hasnot beenheld since 2011due toearthquake issuesanda lackof funding.‘‘It’s a completely freeday ­ there is no

cost andnothing topurchase. It’s anopportunity for families to comealongandhave some fun.’’Carolineencourages families tobringa

picnic and their cricket set or frisbeeandjoin in theactivities.VariousMandeville sports groupswill be

offering freedemonstrations, including

pony rides, rodeoanddogagility.Therewill alsobe sack races, three­

legged racesandeggand spoon races,withprizes to give away.The familypicnicwill beheld from11am

to4pm,but in theevent of rain itwill becancelled.NCNS isplanningmoreevents during

the year, including Jazz in thePark inKaiapoi onSunday,March15, and furtherevents areplannedduring thewintermonths thanks to earthquake relief fundingfrom theRedCross.Caroline saysNCNS is alsohoping to get

neighbourhood support groups re­established inareas affectedby theearthquakes and she is also keen toestablishmoreof apresence in theHurunui. Shealsoencouragespeople tolike the group’sFacebookpage to findoutwhat events are comingupand tobe in towinpetrol vouchers.

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By SHELLEY TOPP

Debra Jowsey is a big fan of arenatraining for horses.She liked the idea so much she

convinced her husband, Mike, tobulldoze part of their commercialcherry orchard to build a 100m by 35mall­weather, sand­filled arena.Mike and Debra own Gracebrook a

multi­purpose farm in AshworthsRoad, Amberley. Every summer theyopen their orchard up to the public toPYO cherries. They also run a CountryShop on the property, sell rare­breedspoultry, run farm stay and holiday­home accommodation, breed showhorses, and run an equestrian centreat Gracebrook.The equestrian centre opened in

September 2009.Debra said arena training was a

great option for horses any time ofyear because the cushioned surface‘‘minimised the risk of injury’’.‘‘All those recreation riders need to

consider arena training this yearbecause the ground is so hard,’’ shesaid.Debra wanted to build the biggest

arena she could in the space availableat Gracebrook. That meant some of thecherry trees had to be sacrificed.‘‘We had to shift the cherry orchard

sideways to make way for the arena,’’Debra said.‘‘It made the cherry orchard smaller

but gave me the arena size I needed.’’Building the arena was a huge

project.‘‘It’s like building a road. You have

to remove all the topsoil, and it has got

to be sloped like a road. You have tohave proper drainage. It cost us a hugeamount of money, but we are sopleased we did it.’’The arena provided an ideal

training surface, particularly this yearwith such a hot dry summer makingthe ground so hard.Debra’s own horses Barbie and

Peace are trained on the arena andwere ‘‘competing at a high level.’’The equestrian centre at

Gracebrook also has a cross­country

pre­training and training course withmore than 50 jumps over three levels,an 80m x 60m irrigated show­jumpingarena, access to the Kowai River, anda 4km ride to the beach..The equestrian centre was used for

schooling horses, pony club trainingsessions, as well as show jumping andhunting practice, Debra said.The facilities are available for hire

and last month Sarah Rolston held asuccessful western riding trainingclinic at Gracebrook.

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When Catherine and David Buttbought 30 acres at Woodend Beach in1999, it was a run­down dairy farmwith a lot of work to do.Since then the North Canterbury

harness racing trainers have acquiredmore land and created a state­of­theart harness racing training centre,specialising in beach training, butwith an 880m all­weather trainingtrack, a 500m sand jogging track andan equine swimming pool.Along the way they scooped up the

2004, 2006 and 2007 harness racingtraining premierships.Their success convinced other

trainers to also try their luck beachtraining.They now rent training facilities to

other top trainers, their son Bob Butt,Robert Dunn, Mark Jones and ReganTodd.Over the years Catherine and David

kept a close eye on the‘‘dairy run­off’’property next door to theirs.The farm always had fields of lush

green grass, even in the hot, drysummer months, without irrigating.The Butts thought it would make a

perfect agistment property tocomplement their trainingestablishment.They asked the owners to give them

first option on the 140­acre property.Instead, the land went on the market

for possible subdivision, but the Buttsbought it in March 2013.Once again there was a lot of work to

do.The fencing needed replacing and

parts of the property were covered ingorse and broom.They set about converting it into an

agistment property, but weren’thaving much luck attracting clients sothey decided to go a few steps further.They developed a purpose­built

livery with training facilities instead.Birchbrook Equestrian Centre is the

result.The centre has two all­weather sand

arenas, a 70 metre by 70 metre one forjumping, and a 60 metre by 20 metrefully marked one for dressage work.It also has a 930­metre heavy sand

track for conditioning work, purpose­built paddocks with shelter, water andlockable tack rooms, and easy accessto beach and forestry riding.It also offers short­term or long­term

agistment.‘‘Some clients leave there horses

here all the time and come every dayto ride them,’’ Catherine said.Others come just for the day to use

the facilities or take a ride along thebeach or through the forest.‘‘All sorts of people have horses,’’

Catherine said.‘‘Meeting themwas a really

interesting part of our business.‘‘We’ve had a few training days,

which are like informal competitions.‘‘We had a children’s day before

Christmas. That was really good.’’‘‘We are really pleased with the

arenas,’’ Catherine said.An irrigation system has been set up

so they can be watered every night. Itwas very important to have the surfacejust right, ‘‘ like a training track’’,Catherine said.‘‘We have tried to mimic the beach

surface,’’ she said.‘‘Everyone seems to really like it.’’The Butts have also employed a

fulltimemanager at the centre, Devonvan Til, who cares for the horsesagisted there.An experienced and highly skilled

horsewoman, Devon also gives ridinglessons at the centre, trains her ownhorses there and and takes groups onbeach and forestry rides.

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Ata timeof increasingly dryweather andlowriver flows,EnvironmentCanterbury(ECan) is reminding farmers tomake surethey irrigate efficientlywhen theyarepermitted todo so.ECanRMAmonitoring andcompliance

generalmanagerMartyMortiaux saysirrigation consentholderswereresponsible for theuseofwater applied totheir properties.‘‘Beyond this, itmakes goodbusiness

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responsibly, for example, consider theprobability of any forecast rainandeitherholdoff or adjust thedepthapplied.Meetcompliance requirements, bymaking sureyourwatermeter is operating at all timesandcheck that youruse iswithin consentedrates andvolumes (watermeterinformationwill alsohelp youworkouthowmuchyour irrigation is costing you).MrMortiauxalso suggests avoiding

irrigatingnon­target areas, particularlyroads,waterways andboundaries.‘‘Check theweather forecast before

irrigating and if possible also avoid

irrigating in strongwindsbecause thisaffects uniformity andcanmakescheduling yournext irrigationchallenging.‘‘Checkweather forecasts regularly to

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operating at correct pressure.This is aneasyway to confirm it is operating as itshouldbe.Also cross check yourexpectedflowratewith the ratedisplayedonyourflowmeter andmake sure sprinklers arenot blockedormissing.’’MrMortiaux says carryingout regular

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Cutey pie . . . This wee donkey foal namedMorgen is only a few days old, but is alreadyvery curious about his surroundings at theWee Dram Farm ‘‘ForgetMeNot Family FarmDay’’ at Fernside last Saturday. PHOTOS: SHELLEY TOPP

Yum . . . Sophie Budd (6), fromChristchurch, feeds donkeys Sasha and Bronnie at theWeeDram Farm ‘‘ForgetMeNot Family FarmDay’’ at Fernside last Saturday.

Hello there . . . Pearl the kune kune pig wasone of the star attractions.

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WeeDramFarmPark opened its gate upto the public for a special cause lastSaturday, to raise funds for AlzheimersCanterbury.The farm’s ‘‘ForgetMeNot Family

FarmDay’’ at Fernside, nearRangiora,attractedmore than 400 people.An entry fee of $7was chargedwith $5

from each ticket going to AlzheimersCanterbury, as well as other funds raisedon the day from raffles, donations andgold coin donations for facepainting.WeeDramFarm co­owner Jason

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he said.‘‘It was great to have goodweather. Not

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Darral Campbell said the open daywaslovely.‘‘It was really great to see children,

parents and their grandparents enjoyingcountry life,’’ she said.‘‘It was also great to see that people

with dementia can get out into thecommunity and participate in an eventlike this.’’

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took early wickets and dismissedNelsonfor just 170.That looked amonumental total when

Country was reduced to 62 for the loss ofsix wickets. But awonderful 140 fromCanterbury representativeHenryNicholls, whowaswell supported bybowlers James Tapper andWillWilliams, got them through to the vitalfirst inningwin.Nelson then looked to progress the

game, but were undone by awonderfulbowling effort from spinner JeremyBenton.Benton claimed sevenwickets bowling

unchanged for 32 overs.Nelson 170 (Williams 4/43, J Benton

3/35, J Tapper 2/43) and 230 (Benton 7/101,Tapper 2/36) lost outright toCountry 280(Nicholls 140, H Shipley 38no, S Stewart24,Williams 22) and 126/3 (Stewart 49no,LBartholomuesz 37).Metro semi finalTheMetro semi final against St Albans

could best be described as a disaster.

The second selection looked goodwhen St Albanswas 119 for 8 and Countrywere in thematch.But a late St Albans rally and then early

wickets sawCountry routed in reply.The St Albans bowlers gained figures

to dreamabout.StAlbans 170 (B Langrope 44;MRowe

3/24, HPaterson 2/13) beat CanterburyCountry 37 (DTwigg 4/5, NRoberts 3/8, MHolstein 3/7).North Canterbury clubmatchesIn local club play theNorth Canterbury

Shieldwas retained by Sefton.Captain AndrewLaffey led the bowling

with TimHarrison to the forewith thebat.Southbrook 123 ( THancox 33, DBoyle

22; A Laffey 4/23, J Jones 2/11, MHarden2/24, B Cross 2/33) lost to Sefton 125/3 (THarrison 58no, AGulati 32).Oxford confirmed its place in the

February 15 final against Seftonwith avictory over Amberley. JakeWaghornwas impressivewith the ball at good pacefor Oxford.Oxford 188 (MHogarth 43, SUndre 36,

C Scott 21;WFeary 4/33, EHobbs 3/28)beatAmberley 116 (JMurphy 28; JWaghorn 5/29, KMaddock 2/24).

Rangiora Bridge Club resultsAfternoon:Individual:North/South: RobinHassall / Dawn

Simpson 1, Helen Paterson / HughPatterson 2, Jill Amer / Liz Partridge 3.East/West: Brian Stewart / BruceGlenday 1, Beverley Brain / JunetteMcIntyre 2, RogerHarding / AnnHarding

3.WednesdayEvening Individual:N/S: Carole Anderson / JoyHayward 1,

AndrewFindlay / Geoff Norris 2,Stephanie Galbraith / LindaHanham 3.E/W:Dave Putt / Peter VanLeeuwen 1,Jacky Collins / Sue Solomons 2, JoyceGray /Margaret Luisetti 3.

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Formore details please contactTina Parkin atWaimak Real EstateP: 03 327 8131M: 027 2244 133E: [email protected]/listing/WRE11513

Waimakariri Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Lot 8 OakfieldsRangiora $399,000 $529,000Lot 698 Silverstream

Kaipoi $435,000

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03 313 0319

Sarah Wyeth 027 235 3565Sue Coakley 027 675 2367Craig De Goldi 027 617 7388

Visit our showhomes:22 & 23 Huntingdon Drive, Arlington Park, Rangiora | Sat-Mon 12-4pmCorner Silverstream Blvd & Bernard Street, Kaiapoi | Wed-Sun 12-4pm39 Bayliss Drive, Sovereign Lakes, Kaiapoi | Open 7 days 12-4pmOffice: 346 Flaxton Road, Rangiora Email: [email protected]

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This week’s open homes in North CanterburyThursday5thFebruaryRangiora5.30pm 6.30pm 39 Belgrave Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Saturday7thFebruaryBishopdale2.30pm 3.15pm 1/38A Reynolds Aveune Harcourts Twiss Keir

Clarkville3.00pm 4.00pm 56 Giles Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Cust2.00pm 2.30pm 201 Davis Road Waimak Real Estate

Kaiapoi1.00pm 1.30pm 40 Blackburn Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Ohoka1.00pm 1.30pm 299 Ashworths Road Waimak Real Estate

Oxford3.00pm 3.30pm 107a High Street Waimak Real Estate3.45pm 4.15pm 1a Campbell Lane Waimak Real Estate

Pegasus2.00pm 2.30pm 11 Chimera Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora12.00pm. 12.30pm 11a Hampstead Close Harcourts Twiss Keir12.15pm 12.45pm 22 King Street Waimak Real Estate1.00pm 1.45pm 31 Aspen St Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 14 Chartwell Close Harcourts Twiss Keir

Swannanoa12.00pm 1.00pm 1433 South Eyre Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Woodend11.15am 11.45am 9 Hewitts Road Waimak Real Estate

Sunday8thFebruaryAmberley10.45am 11.15am 58D Osbourne Road Waimak Real Estate11.00am 11.45am 69 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 1.00pm 12B Clayton Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 2.00pm 2/6 Douglas Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.30pm 10 Amberley Beach Rd Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 5 Seadown Crescent Farmlands

2.15pm 3.00pm 16 Ormandy Court Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 14 Amberley Beach Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.15pm 75Willowside Place Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.00pm 3 RiversideWay Harcourts Twiss Keir

Amberley Beach11.00am 12.00pm. Tekoa Estate Harcourts Twiss Keir

Avondale11.00am 12.00pm 3A Briarmont Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Bishopdale2.30pm 3.15pm 1/38A Reynolds Aveune Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi11.30am 12.00pm 2a/548Williams Road Waimak Real Estate1.00pm 1.30pm 40 Blackburn Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.45pm 2.15pm 18 Lillian Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 2.45pm 6 Foxton Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 2.45pm 8 Foxton Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 2.45pm 2 Jordan Street Waimak Real Estate3.00pm 3.30pm 10 Barnard Street Waimak Real Estate

Loburn1.00pm 2.00pm 84 Rossiters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Ohoka2.00pm 2.45pm 71 Cullen Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 13 Velino Place Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 99 Cullen Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir

Oxford12.00pm. 12.45pm 7F Olivea Place Harcourts Twiss Keir12.30pm 1.30pm 7 Transport Lane Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.15pm 363 Ashley Gorge Road Waimak Real Estate2.00pm 3.00pm 163 High Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus12.30pm 1.00pm 1 Coulter Street Waimak Real Estate1.00pm 1.30pm 17 Tiritiri Moana Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 19 Pounamu Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 18 Aroha Street Waimak Real Estate1.30pm 2.00pm 33 Blackadder Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.20pm 3.00pm 5 Kawakawa Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 11 Chimera Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pines Beach12.00pm 12.45pm 12b Rinaldi Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora12.00pm 12.30pm 5 Foster Place Waimak Real Estate

12.00pm. 12.30pm 11a Hampstead Close Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.45pm Lot 4 Arlington Park Harcourts Twiss Keir12.30pm 1.00pm 8 Galatos Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.45pm 1.15pm 33 Riverview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 20 Milesbrook Close Waimak Real Estate1.00pm 1.45pm 44 Acacia Avenue Waimak Real Estate1.00pm 1.30pm 7/29 Ivory Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 31 Aspen St Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 5 Cassino Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 7 Cassino Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 23 Riverview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 25 Rickton Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.30pm 39 Belgrave Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 62A King Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 32 Huntingdon Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 2/21 Douglas Street Waimak Real Estate3.00pm 3.30pm 4 Acorn Lane Waimak Real Estate3.00pm 3.30pm 19 Awa Place Harcourts Twiss Keir

Redwood2.00pm 2.45pm 44 Saraband Avenue Farmlands

St Albans2:00pm 2:30pm 51 Cranford Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Sefton2.00pm 3.00pm 742 Marshmans Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Swannanoa12.00pm 1.00pm 1433 South Eyre Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 145 Dawsons Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waikuku/Waikuku Beach11.45am 12.15pm 9 Allin Drive Waimak Real Estate

West Eyreton4.15pm 5.00pm 538 Downs Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waimakariri Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

KAIAPOI RANGIORA HANMER99 Williams Street 207 High Street SPRINGSPH 03 327 8131 PH 03 313 9977 PH 0800 452 642

www.waimakrealestate.co.nz

To celebrate the opening of our

KAIAPOI OFFICEat 99 Williams Street

(opposite McDonalds in the old Hammer Hardware building)

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Buy One, Get Two Harcourts ID: RG7110

1433 South Eyre Road, Swannanoa – Set on 4.42Ha of land this enchanting home offers you space

for your whole family with an added bonus of a separate self-contained one bedroom granny flat. 3

bedrooms, 2 bath, study plus family living and extensive wooden flooring will have you say “wow”!

If entertaining is important to you the inground swimming pool and BBQ area are perfect. Many

features include: large 3 bay shed, cattle yards, well and good shelter are just some on the list.

One To Please Everyone! Harcourts ID: BF22974

1 Pears Road, Sefton – There is no shortage of storage here for all the toys, with the array of sheds,

workshop, open barns on offer on this 4.5Ha block. The modern one year old home has been built

to current building standards, with rib raft foundation, double glazed and sited to maximise the sun

and is sure to delight. The home consists of 3 double bedrooms, large modern kitchen, Yunca

wood burner and separate living/games room. Snap up this lifestyle and reap the rewards!

AUCTION

$839,000

Odelle RichLicensed Sales Consultant

P. 03 313 6158 M. 027 2690908E. [email protected]

Karen & Barry EllisLicensed Sales Consultants

P. 03 323 6045 M. 021 519 275 or 021 519 274E. [email protected]

AUCTION

Land Bank or Subdivide Harcourts ID: KI5594

290 Island Road, Kaiapoi – Motivated Seller - SOLD sign required * 28960m² lifestyle property

* Rezoned as residential seven (R7) * 230m² permanent material property * Well-proportioned rooms

* All-day sun * HRV system and modern wood burner * Cosmetic EQC work is completed & signed off

* Easy care secluded garden * Garden sheds, barns and fenced paddocks * Ease of access to the main

highway, local amenities, public transport and schools

Amanda SmithLicensed Sales Consultant

P. 03 327 5379 M. 0274 222 648E. [email protected]

Vendors Moving On...Action Requried! Harcourts ID: BF23448

25 Rickton Place, Rangiora – Seldomdoesa homeof thisgrandeurcome to themarketplace.Situated

in sought after Mayfair Mews on a beautifully landscaped and mature 904m2 section. Architecturally

design by Noel Strez commanding from the curb side and once in side has genuine wow factor - a

true entertainers delight, with a combined floor area of 438.5m2 that flows seamless to the expansive

outdoor areas.

POA

Kelly Gibson & Gemma RobertsLicensed Sales Consultants

P. 03 323 6045 M. 021555845 or 0272236471E. [email protected]

Christine TallottLicensed Sales Consultant

P. 03 313 6158 M. 0274 906 042E. christine.tallott@@gmail.com

Superb Location Harcourts ID: RG7120

3 Riverside Way, Amberley – Residential Section in popular Kowai Downs, 2605m2 set amongst similar

large sections with quality homes around. Services are at boundary and geotechnical report available

to purchaser. This affordable section is well sheltered from the easterly winds and within easy walking

distance to school, playcentre, domain and shops. If you’re thinking about building then viewing this

section is a must.

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AUCTION

Living Should Be Easy! Harcourts ID: BF23694

11a Hampstead Close, Rangiora – Newly built brick 3 bedroom home has open-plan living areas

which extend via bi-folds onto the private lawns. The master bedroom boasts a beautifully tiled en-

suite with double-shower head and skylights. The stylish kitchen has been built with plenty of space,

and internal-access double garaging with remote entry makes getting home such a pleasure. Live in

comfort or reap a rental income.

Mana Tai & Mitchell RobertsLicensed Sales Consultants

P. 03 323 6045 M. 0276262824 or 0274130797E. [email protected]

www.twisskeir.co.nzContributor to www.realestate.co.nz

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It is with great pleasure Harcourts Twiss-Keir Realty announce their latest memberof the award winning Rangiora team, Linda Warren-Davey.

Linda brings to the Harcourts Rural Lifestyle Team in-depth knowledge of rurallifestyle real estate along with a commitment to professional excellence - a perfectmatch with Harcourts Twiss-Keir Realty’s core values and business philosophy.

An extensive network and database throughout Canterbury and New Zealand,exceptional personal service and a proven track record with a solid reputationis all part of the package when working with Linda, providing you with a distinctadvantage in achieving the results you desire.

Linda Warren-DaveyLicensed Sales Consultant

Phone 03 313 6158 Mobile 027 3000 145

Email [email protected]

Check us out on Facebook “Lifestyle Living with Linda”

Harcourts Welcomes LINDA WARREN-DAVEY!

Experience the difference – Linda Warren-Davey & Harcourts Twiss-Keir Realty.

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For Sale

Amberley | 5 Seadown Crescent621m2

Possession To Suit. Very tidy, approximately 110m2, three bedroomhome. Kitchen/dining with separate lounge. Refurbished with doubleglazing, under floor and ceiling insulation. Heat pump and log burnerfor winter warmth. Tidy, 610m2 section with large double garage.Walking distance to all local amenities. Suitable first home, retirementliving or investment, your choice. Viewing will impress, don’t miss thisone. | Property ID AM1003

Final ReminderDeadline sale closing 2pm,Thursday 12 February 2015

Open HomeSunday 2.00 to 2.30pm

ContactJames Murray 027 436 8103

New Listing | 157/212 Ronga Road, Rai Valley162 Hectares

Standout Rai Valley Dairy Unit.• New to the market. Total land area of 162 hectares (more or less) comprised in five freehold titles• Current milking platform 120 hectares, balance rolling/hill grazing. Consent for up to 100 hectares irrigation through K-line and Bosch systems• Quality 44 bail rotary shed, fully automated with milk metering, cup removers, cow ID, electronic feed dispatch, teat spray, cup washers and automated three waycow drafting all fully functioning. Good range of ancillary out buildings including hay barns, calf shed, workshop, implement sheds and fertiliser storage

• Excellent, two storey, four bedroom main dwelling, three bedroom brick home circa 2002, two bedroom Versatile cottage all in very good condition• Stock, plant, machinery and Fonterra shares at valuation | Property ID BL1137

Price$4,500,000 plus GST (if any)on land, buildings & chattels

InspectionBy appointment

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

New Listing | 7 Hapuku Road, Kaikoura3,272m2

Oasis Close To The Sea. Surfcasting at the beach? Dog walks?This secluded, private, character villa is set in Hapuku Village acrossfrom the beach, and tucked in behind a large macrocarpa hedge forshelter. Spacious villa with four bedrooms, the separate lounge withlog burner and open fire with French doors leading out to the patio,the modern kitchen leads out to the sunny dining area which in turnleads out to the deck and BBQ area. Sheds galore plus a separateworkshop with power. Many garden areas with fruit trees and acovered vege garden. | Property ID TU10488

Price$455,000

InspectionStrictly by appointment

ContactKathy Thompson 021 229 0600

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Jenny Rouse 027 314 6119Canterbury

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

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For Sale

Rangiora204 Flaxton Road4 Hectares

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Thursday 19

February 2015

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Flaxton Manor. Spacious and modern 488m2 home - four bedrooms, four living areas, upgradedkitchen, library along with a two bedroom self-contained flat. A separate, 70m2 three-car garage iscomplete with commercial laundry. The expansive grounds feature a landscaped lake and large lawn.The five well fenced paddocks plus additional road reserve paddock, are perfectly set up for horses orcattle and feature excellent shelter, a four bay barn with power and cattle yards. | Property ID RA1617

Ohoka8 Keetly Place3,477m2

Price$850,000

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Location And Privacy. Timeless elegance and tranquility best describe this outstanding propertywith a stream boundary, established specimen trees and shrubs and flowers. The three bedroom plusoffice home is well designed with two living areas which open to a beautiful sheltered entertaining area.Including two bathrooms, two car internal access garage complemented by quality fittings and heatedwith a heatpump, gas fire and nightstore heater. | Property ID RA1620

Cust1758 Cust Road1,028m2

PriceOffers over $590,000

ContactMalcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Stunning Home With Views. Four bedrooms, en suite, two separate bathrooms, double glazing and alarge office/workroom above the double garage. Open plan kitchen, two heat pumps and diesel burner.Living and dining which opens out to a patio and sweeping lawns. North facing balconies upstairscapture the sun and uninterrupted views across the downs and mountains. 1,028m2 section, gardenshed, water race at bottom of garden, watering system in place. 20km to Rangiora | Property ID RA1621

Property Wanted

Culverden | Rotherham | WaiauLifestyle block wanted in this areaPurchaser would prefer a home in an established setting

If you have a property that could suitCall James Murray - Farmlands Real Estate Amberley

027 436 8103 or 0800 200 600

New Listing44 Sarabande AveRedwood

Price$430,000

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Open Home Sunday 2.00 to 2.45pm. This solid, three bedroom, Summerhill stone home has twoliving areas and a private backyard - making this an ideal family home. Ranchsliders open out to a large,covered entertainment area which flows out to the backyard, perfect for those family gatherings andevening BBQs. The property features a log burner, separate double garage with automatic door, and islocated only 700m from the local primary school Ideal family home or rental on 651m2. | Property ID RA1624

Kaikoura | 193 Beach Road1,014m2

Lyell Creek Backpackers Lodge. Situated on the Kaikoura Coaston State Highway One halfway between Christchurch and Picton.Two storey lodge comprising eight bedrooms, open plan kitchen/lounge and a deck with sea and mountain views. Downstairs is akitchenette plus bedrooms and showers. Private, four year old, threebedroom manager’s house with open plan living and deck looking outto rural farm land and the mountains. Double garage, utilities roomand hobby room. | Property ID TU10370

Price Reduced$620,000 plus GST (if any)

InspectionBy appointment

ContactKathy Thompson 027 229 0600

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Jenny Rouse 027 314 6119Canterbury

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

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Public Notices

North Canterbury Rugby Sub UnionRepresentative Coaches and Managers

2015 Season

The North Canterbury Rugby Sub Unionwishes to invite applications for the follow-ing positions within its 2015 Open and JABgrade representative programmes.

OPEN GRADES

COACHES: North Canterbury SeniorRepresentative grade and Colts gradeCoaches and Asst Coaches for bothgrades

MANAGERS: North Canterbury SeniorRepresentative grade and Colts gradeManagers for both grades.

JAB GRADES :

COACHES :North Canterbury U18, U16,U15, U14, U13, U12 AND U11 NorthernZone and U11 Southern Zone GradeRepresentative Forward and Back Coachesfor all of the above grades.

MANAGERS : North Canterbury U18, U16,U15, U14, U13, U12 AND U11 NorthernZone and U11 Southern Zone GradeRepresentative Team Managers for all ofthe above grades

North Canterbury Rugby Sub Unionwelcomes applications from suitablyqualified and/or experienced Coaches andManagers for all of the above positions.Further information and Position Descrip-tions available upon request. Confidentialapplications (clearly stating which position/syou are applying for) should be sent to

Ross DixonNorth Canterbury Rugby Administrator18 Green StRangiora 7400Email: [email protected]

Applications close Friday 27th February 2015

Public Notices Public NoticesPublic Notices

OLD FASHIONED FAMILYPICNIC

Sunday 15th Feb 201511am – 4pm

Mandeville Sports GroundsFree community event

Old fashioned running races andgames

Rodeo DemonstrationPony Club rides

'Have a go' sports dayBring a picnic lunch and cricket sets

etcFree giveaways and prizes

Cancelled if wet

IHC North Canterbury Assn- “Opening Doors” Grant

The purpose of the “Opening Doors” grant isto enrich a person’s life and could be used toenhance or develop a skill, encourage thedevelopment of a positive change in one’slife or enable the recipient to have theopportunity of challenging themselves.

Applications will be received from anyperson with an intellectual disability who hasleft the secondary school education system.A Grant of $200 is accessible to anyoneliving within the Waimakariri or HurunuiDistricts, and is not restricted to only thosewho hold membership of the IHC organisa-tion, or who access a service from IdeaServices. Advocates are eligible to completean application form on behalf of a person.

To receive an application form and condi-tions, please contact the Secretary, CarolScott on 027 245 0122. Applications willclose on 28th February 2015.

MATURE female travelcompanion, wanted forAfrican accommodatedSafari, September, October2015. Pay own fare, shareaccommodation costs.Phone 03 314 4240.

CLAIRVOYANTmedium, clear accuratereadings with Holly. Phone03 314 9073.

Please Note!WAIMAKARIRI RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL

PREMISES

NO CHANGES TOREFUSE & RECYCLING SERVICES

WAITANGI DAYFriday 6th FEBRUARY 2015

KERBSIDE REFUSE AND WEEK 1 RECYCLINGCOLLECTIONS

Kerbside rubbish collections will be carried out onWaitangi Day (Friday) as usual to Northern Kaiapoi (allareas north of the Kaiapoi River including Lees Rd),including the central business district, Beach Rd, ThePines and Kairaki Beaches, and the Southern RuralCollection Area (Tuahiwi, Main North Rd betweenWoodend & Pineacres, Woodend Beach Rd andWoodend Beach).

Kerbside recycling Week 1 collections will be carriedout on Waitangi Day (Friday) as usual to thoseproperties West of Williams Street north of the River andall properties between the River and Beach Rd, includingthe CBD, and the recently changed areas of Beach GroveDevelopment, Beach Road, The Pines and KairakiBeaches.

Please remember only “official” Waimakariri DistrictCouncil refuse bags and recycling wheelie bins will becollected. Refuse bags and recycling wheelie binsmust be placed for collection by 7am including in theCBD and please note that collection times may varyduring the holiday period. Please contact the Council on311 8900 if you experience any problems with yourkerbside collections. If you’re unsure which Week yourrecycling is to be collected, please check the label onthe side of your bin.If you miss the collection day, you can take your “official”Waimakariri District Council refuse bags and yourrecycling to the transfer stations during normal operatinghours, free of charge.

TRANSFER STATION & RESOURCE RECOVERYPARK HOURS

Southbrook Resource Recovery Park:284 Flaxton Road, SouthbrookTransfer Station (03) 313 5499ReSale Store (03) 313 5798Waitangi Day Friday 6 February: Open 8.30am to 4.30pm– as usual

Oxford Transfer Station: High Street, OxfordWaitangi Day Friday 6 February: Open 12.30pm to4.30pm – as usual

Kitty WaghornSolid Waste Asset Manager

Public Notices Public Notices

Hurunui Rangers Football club are lookingfor players to join our senior men and seniorwomen squads for 2015.Senior Men currently have a team in Division2 and would like to have a reserve team ineither Division 6 or PDL depending oninterest and numbers. Open trainingsessions take place at Amberley Domain onThursdays from 6:30. If you are interested,come down and ask for Geoff, or [email protected].

Matt Blair Motors Amberley Women needplayers their existing Division 1 side and arealso interested in finding players for a socialwomen's team. If you are keen to givefootball a go in 2015, contact Caroline [email protected].

PUBLIC NOTICESALE AND SUPPLYOF ALCOHOL ACT

2012Section 101

Harris Estate Limitedhas made application tothe District LicensingCommittee at Amberleyfor the renewal andvariation of the OffLicence in respect of thepremises situated at 6Anzac Drive, Waipara,Hurunui district known asHarris Estate Limited.The general nature of thebusiness conductedunder the licence is thatof a Winery - endorsedas remote sales.The application may beinspected during ordinaryoffice hours at the officeof the Hurunui DistrictLicensing Committee at66 Carters Road, Amber-ley.Any person who isentitled to object and whowishes to object to thegrant of the applicationmay, not later than 15working days after thedate of the first publica-tion of this notice, file anotice in writing of theobjection with theSecretary of the HurunuiDistrict LicensingCommittee, P O Box 13,AMBERLEY.No objection to therenewal of a licence maybe made in relation to amatter other than a matterspecified in section 131 ofthe Sale and Supply ofAlcohol Act 2012This is the only publica-tion of this notice. 1539442

Waimakariri DogTraining Club

AGMTuesday 24thFebruary 2015

Mandeville SportsCentre at 8pm

AccommodationWANTED to rent, cottageon farm or lifestyle block,by retired couple withmotorhome, We have afarming background, so canhelp if required. If you canhelp, please phone Eion027 682 8435.

AutomotiveDISMANTLING andbuying all models ofFalcons now. Please phone03 3125 064 .

Automotive

CASH 4 CARSand 4WD'SPhone

AutomotiveParts

03 313 7216

BuilderBUILDER

AVAILABLE INAMURI AREANo job too big or

smallImmediate startLicenced Building

PractionerPhone

021 349 303

Chimney CleaningA1 Chimney Cleaning,trustworthy, friendly, pro­fessional service, solelyinsured, working in Huru­nui, Amberley. Ph 027 5353564.

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Wellbeing NorthCanterbury delivers arange of communitybased services for

children, young peopleand families across the

Waimakariri andHurunui Districts.

We have volunteervacancies that need tobe filled resulting fromgrowth in our services.

Volunteer - Receptionist– Rangiora

Volunteer - CommunityPantry & Administration

– KaiapoiVolunteer – Driver –

Kaiapoi

This is a greatopportunity for anyone

who wants to join ateam of volunteers whowant to contribute to thecommunity, or wanting

to up skill beforereturning to the

workforce.Please phone/email

enquiries to:Nicki Carter

Team Leader –Volunteers & Projects

[email protected] 327 89451539911

Concrete ServicesA PROFESSIONAL jobby local owner operator,from concrete around newhomes to resurfacingfloors. For your next con­crete job, residential orbusiness, phone LE’ CON­CRETE on 03 314 9366.AFFORDABLE concretecutting with quality andremoval work. Free quotes.No job too small. Ph 027442 2219, Fax 03 359 6052or A/H 03 359 4605.

DecoratingA Lady Paperhanger andPainter, all work guaran­teed, free quotes. PhoneCarol 027 435 9165 or 033127 327.

PAINTER top qualitywork, no job too big or toosmall. We stand by Canter­bury. Phone Wayne 027274 3541.

Pride & Quality Painting& Decorating Services

20 yrs exp, fast and friendlyservice. For all your paintingneeds, phone: Martin 3106187 or 021 128 9867

DecoratingANDERSON

Painting and DecoratingInterior, exterior wall

papering and gib-stopping,Friendly, prompt service.

50 years combinedexperience. An excellent

job guaranteed.Ph Michael

313 1564 or 0279 336 531

EngineeringEXCEL Eng. Ltd. Struc­tural & General Engineers.Coded welding, HouseBeams & Lintels,Machining, Profile Cutting,Hydraulic Press, CraneTruck Hire & Skip Hire.Avail now for all jobbingwork. We also manufacture& repair jet boats. Work­shop at 181 LoburnWhiterock Rd. Ph/fax 03312 8884, mobile 027 4860415 anytime.

EquestrianBAY STANDARDBREDgelding, 14yo, 16.2hh.Beautiful nature, easy towork with, needs experi­enced handler. Price isnegotiable, home is not. Ph03 314 4660.

FencingNORTHEND FENCINGLTD is in your area. For allfencing requirements eg;dairy conversions,vineyards, deer fencing,lifestyle blocks, post andrail, quality workmanshipguaranteed, competitiverates.phone Mike 027 3131872.

SUMMERFIELD FencingLtd in your area now.Lifestyle or farm, sheep,cattle, horse, all types ofanimals. Fences, yards,sheds, arenas, shelters,runs. 27 years contractfencing. John is available tohelp with your design andplanning. Ph Carol or Johnon 03 312 4747.

For SaleNO bees? Rent a beehive.Fully managed by regis­tered bee keepers. You getpollination plus honey.Phone 027 657 2007.

GardeningBARKS, Composts, PeaStraw & much more atWoodend LandscapeSupplies. Delivery & cour­tesy trailers available. Open7 days. Ph 03 312 2003.

Nursery

GOUGHSNURSERIESDeal direct withgrower and Save30%-50% offnormal retail

pricesOpen

Monday - Sunday9am - 5pmNativesExoticsHedging

Landscapeand

JapaneseMaples

1029 Tram RdOhoka

No eftposEst 1974

GrazingHAY BALING

mower conditionerRound bales or conventionalPh 313 7938 or0274 782 92515

3470

6

Health & BeautyHOMEOPATHY Are youstruggling to recover yourenergy from the flu, maybea homeopathic remedy willhelp. Phone JenniferMackinder (Dip.Hom) 03314 8046.

WISDOMCOUNSELLING for per­sonal, couples, family, prof.MNZAC in North Canter­bury. One2one, phone orskype Michael 027 3408325, 03 745 9118www.wisdomcounselling.co.nz.

LandscapingTOP SOIL, screened andunscreened at WoodendLandscape Supplies. Open7 days. Phone 03 312 2003.

Livestock

GCE RuralServices LtdNew crutching trailing,also shearing smallnumbers of sheep.• ANY TIME• ANYWHERE• ANY WEATHERAvailable for casual work.

Please contact on027 7598 602

[email protected]

0115a328-a-15

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

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

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LOCALBUILDERS

Ring Mark027 229 7310for a free quote

• Licensed BuildingPractitioner

• RegisteredMasterBuilder

www.longsilverconstruction.com

Builder

1233373

RusselectricalDomestic | Commercial |Repairs | Alterations | Additions

• Prompt, Reliable andEfficient• 40 years' experience• All work guaranteed• No job too small

Russell Thompson - Phone 027 943 4096A/H 03 3127 562 | Email: [email protected]

63005

Electrical

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]

FFoundd ddiig andd siitte scrapDriveways and patiosExcavation and drainageSeptic tanks and effluent

Michael Bolton Richard Tapp027 630 5726 027 424 9918

E: [email protected]: www.dandbdrainage.co.nz

For all your excavation and drainage needs

Drainage & Excavation

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

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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

Email: [email protected]

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Civil and Drainage

WastewaterSeptic TanksTreatment PlantsDrainageIrrigation

DrivewaysLandscapingRetaining WallsEarthworksFoundations

Chiropractic Services

Select Health 51 Ashley StreetRangiora

Chiropractic and Natural Health CareDr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor

ACC AccreditedAvailable Monday - Thursday Ph: 03 313 0350

Judy McArthur DC (UK)Applied Kinesiology, McTimony Technique,

Craniosacral, Available Fridays

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

ncn1233331aaHOMEKILL &PROCESSING

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

1233422

Butchery

Canterbury Homekillprides itself in offeringa professional, honestservice throughoutCanterbury

(03) 313 4771www.canterburyhomekill.co.nz

1530

762

Situations Vacant Situations Vacant

TECHNICIAN POSITIONAn exciting & diverse position has become available tojoin our existing team for a full time Technician.Xcell is a reproductive technology company thatencompasses all the major livestock species.The company is engaged in embryo and semencollection services both domestically and internation-ally.Xcell provides a full on farm veterinary service for largeanimals, complimenting the reproductive aspect of thebusiness, for the species Deer, Cattle and Sheep.The right applicant will gain skills apppropriate toAnimal reproduction procedures, along with TB testing,scanning,AI experience would be an advantageThe position would suit someone who has an interest inanimal reproduction and does not mind travelling.Applications close on the 20th February 2015CONTACT: The Manager, Xcell Breeding Services Ltd

PO Box 165 Kaiapoi 7644www.xcell.co.nz 1528353

Situations Vacant

EXPERIENCEDCARER

NIGHTSHIFTAmberley Resthome isa family owned andoperated home provid-ing individualised careto 21 residents.

Our comfortable homehas been designed toprovide residents with asecure setting in whichto enjoy the company ofothers in their senioryears.

We are looking for anexperienced part-timecarer to work 4 nights aweek. Someone whotakes pride in a job welldone, works wellunsupervised, has agood sense of humourand wants to work inthis incredibilyrewarding environ-ment.

If this sounds like you,then please forward acover letter and CV toErica:

Amberley Resthome,1 Hilton Drive,Amberley 7410.

Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Situations Vacant

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Community Support Workers l REF: 835-096

North Canterbury

Are you good with people? If so, we’d love to meet you!

We support people with an intellectual disability so that they can live, workand enjoy life as part of the community.

We have Community Support Worker positions available for part timeworkers in our North Canterbury Branch (Rangiora) working shifts acrossour residential and day services.

Weekend work is included.

To apply for this position or for any further enquiries contact Leeanne Daweon 03 313 5926 ext 2 or via email at [email protected] date: 22 February 2015.

Duckworth Fencing requires a good,reliable worker, needed ASAP.

Immediate start working in North Canterbury,rural fencing. Drivers Licence essential.Good hourly rate to the right person, experi-ence preferred.

Phone Ashley or Tina on027 436 4776 or 03 314 8541.

BUILDERS Apprenticewanted, must have licenceand vehicle, be physicallyfit, keen and reliable, variedwork, North Canterburybased. Ph 021 238 3353.

TuitionACCORDION Lessons,$15 subsidy per lesson forfirst 10 lessons. CanterburyAccordion Associationwelcomes new players andmembers, all ages. Ph (03)323 6389 or (03) 359 6615.

INDIVIDUAL TeachingService. Experienced Prim­ary trained teacher avail­able for tuition in reading,spelling, maths and lan­guage. SPELD trained toteach students withdyslexia and other learningdifficulties. Limited spaces.Ph Joy (03) 745 3135Amberley.

Make money from ‘Misteaks’Become a Book Editor

and ProofreaderLearn at home bycorrespondence

Work on magazines,newspapers & websites.

Writing and photography too.Toll free 0800 801994

Get FREE information about howto earn income from home.

www.nzibs.co.nz

Situations Vacant

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

To LetTIDY TWO BEDROOMhouse to let at AmberleyBeach. Prefer long term.Available late Feb. PhoneTim 027 472 2555.

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GARDENMAINTENANCE

TONY’S LAWN& GARDEN

MAINTENANCE• Garden tidy-ups• Rubbish removal• Rose pruning• Shrub and tree

pruning• Lawn mowing• Lawn maintenance• 27 years experience

Contact Tonyfor a NO

OBLIGATION,Free Quote!

Home03 313 7605027 774 [email protected]

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

Timber Sales

Quality Timber at discounted pricesWe have a wide range of timber

• Fencing • Farm packsfrom $30

• Framing • DeckingPop in and see us or viewour products online atwww.royaltimber.co.nz

Open Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pmand Saturday 8am – 12 noonCall David on 029 770 9204

Amy 021 650 60999 Mairehau Road, Burwwwrwood, just off

Marshlands RoadBRBRBRBRINININGGG THTHHTHISISI AADVDVERERTT ININ AAANDNDDND RECE EIEIIVEVVEVE AAAA

1010110%%%% DIDIDISCSCSCCOUOUOUNTNTNT OONNN YOYOOURRUR OOORDRDRDR ERERERRBRING THIS ADVERT IN AND RECEIVE A

10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR ORDER

Podiatrist

SORE FEET?

42 Charles Street, Kaiapoi

Kaiapoi PodiatryFor All Your Foot Care Needs

Julia HomeNat Dip Pod, SR Pod

NEW PATIENTS WELCOMEPlease ring to make an appointment

Ph 327 4288

1364785

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

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

098A

A92

2809

8AA

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

HAVE YOU HAD ANINSURANCE PAY OUT......WE CAN PROJECTMANAGE ALL YOURHOME REPAIRS FROMSTART TO FINISH,BUILDING, TILING,DECORATING ETC

Painters / Decorators

Garden FeaturesFor all your hard landscaping needs

Free quotes Ph: 03 314 8366E: [email protected]

StepsPavingDecks & Fencing

PlantersEntrancewaysBrick & Stone

1356

450

LandscapingHire

WAIKARI-ARDENWAIKARI-ARDENHIRE

CROCKERY CUTLERYCROCKERY CUTLERYGLASSWARE

For all those specialoccasions

Trudy McMillan03 314 4144 or 027 684 265203 314 4144 or 027 684 2652

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Fencing

Russell ArthurFENCING CONSULTANT

• Tree Felling • Swimming Pool Fencing• Stockyards & Retainables • Post Driving• Specialising in Vineyards • Electric Fencing• Dairy Farm Conversions • Building•Wooden Ornamental Gates • Fences• Earthquake Damage Repairs • Build Haybarns

PHONE (0274) 350 279 or A.H. 314 8384www.russellarthurfencing.co.nz

FREEQUOTE

S

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Ph Alex 0274 059 503email [email protected]

• Rural & Residential Fencing• Cattle & Sheep Yards

• Pole Shed Builds

Fencing Landscaping

Factory Showroom 202a King St, Rangiorawww.northcanterburyglass.co.nz

We also repair Windscreens and install Double Glazing

NORTH CANTERBURY

Glass &Auto Glass

Fast - Local and therewhen you need us.

For an obligation-free quoteCall us now on (03) 313 5335

AllInsurance

Companies workwelcome

Glass Repair

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Arthur Burke LtdNorth Canterbury’s Holden & Suzuki Dealership

Offer valid on vehicles registered before 28 February 2015 or while stocks last. Not available with other offers. Private customers only.

FROMRSP

+ON ROADS

CAPTIVA 7

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$$FROM

RSP

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COLORAAAADO

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$$

LTZ 4X2CREW CAB AUTO

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COMMOOOODORE

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RED HOT PLATE SALE. ON NOW.Sales: Neville (03) 314 0135 or Craig 027 220 2341Service: Tim (03) 314 0131

Sales: James DDI 03 314 0132 Service: Ryan DDI 03 314 0134

2-WHEEL FARMDEAL 4x4 FARMDEAL

$500CASH BACK

on a Suzuki farmbike

1/3 DEPOSIT

0%INTEREST

DR200SE TROJAN

$5,495INCLUDING GST WITH $500

CASHBACK APPLIED

TF125 MUDBUG

$3,495INCLUDING GST WITH $500

CASHBACK APPLIED

LT-F300FL4 $9,995DEPOSIT $3,467.67LT-F/A400FL4 $12,695DEPOSIT $4,367.67

LT-A500XL4 $13,995DEPOSIT $4,801.00LT-A500XPL4 $15,995DEPOSIT $5,467.67

LT-A750XPL4 $16,995DEPOSIT $5,801.00

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