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Firefighters ready for El Nino

Teamwork . . . The Hurunui Rural Fire fighting crew. Back row from left: Ezekial Turner (ET), Dan Hodgen(Best team leader), Phil Purchas, Greg Costello. Front row: Rick Sincock, Jareth Anderson, Campbell Jackson.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION.

RuralCantabrians can restassured the regionhashighlyskilledandcommittedfirefighting teams ready to tackleanymajor rural fires.ButNationalRuralFireofficer

KevinO’Connorwarns there isno room for complacency.He says everyonehas a crucial

role toplay to avoid threats fromfiresduring thepredicteddryElNino conditions this summer.Residents alsohavea crucial

role inbeingawareof andpreventing fires threatening thesafety of lives andproperty inlocal communities.‘‘Goodcommunication

between fire authorities andlocal communities areessentialtoprevent amajorwildfire thisseason,’’ he says.MrO’Connorwas speakingat

the 14thannualCanterburyandWestCoastRuralFirefightingChallenge, heldatCastleHill andCraigieburnonOctober 9 to 11.Over threedays, 15 seven­

strong firefighting crews ­representing rural firefightingagencies fromHurunui,Waimakariri, SelwynandAshburtondistrict councils,ChristchurchCityCouncil, SouthCanterburyRuralFireDistrict,AshleyRuralFireand theDepartment ofConservation)competedagainst, andworkedtogether, tohone their specialistskills in tacklingharshback­country fires.A seven­strongHurunui team ­

oneof six volunteer teamscompeting ­ came thirdoverall onthe final day, but tookout thebestteamworkandbest team leader(DanHodgen) awards.Specialmentionwasmadeof

the ‘‘star of theday’’ Ezekial

Turner (ET) for runningupanddowna steep slope three times tohelpother contestants lugheavypumpsandhosesbackupa400mtrack.Competitive exercises over

eachvery longday includednavigation, first aid, relaypumpingand fire suppression in

themorning,with anew twist intheafternoonwhere crewsunknowingly found theyneededtowork together instead to solvea coupleof scenarios.ChristchurchCity’s principal

rural fire officer,DarrinWoods,said theorganising committeeintroduced this newelementdue

toa changingemphasis inagenciesworking together todealwithmajor regional fires.‘‘Noarea cancombat a large­

scale fire on their own.While thisevent is great for teams tocompete ina funway, it’s also anexcellent opportunity to trial theco­ordinated incident

management system (CIMS)designed formulti­agencies towork together effectively andsafely.’’Over 100employedand

volunteer firefightersweresupportedbyaround40 groundcrewprovidingessential servicessuchasmedical response,catering, vehiclepoolmanagement, supplies andresources, radiocommunications, financial, IT,and logistics.Inhis thirdweekon the job,Mr

O’Connor recognised the vitalimportanceof the challenge forensuringmulti­agency ­DOC,CivilDefence,EnvironmentCanterbury, City andDistrictcouncils, andRuralFireDistricts­ co­ordination in a large­scaleemergency.‘‘Congratulations formaking

this happen, 14 years is abigcommitment. This event is anational leader andan initiativeotherswould like to emulateacross the country. It’s alsotestimony to theplanners’innovationandcommitment thatchallenges areneverpredictable,every event is different andanintense learning opportunity.’’The impressive results fromall

the volunteer rural firefighterswaswell summedupby the chairof theNorthernSouth IslandRegionalRuralFireCommitteeAllanGrigg at the closingawardceremony:‘‘Youhave voluntarily given

yourall toprotect yourcommunity’s lives andassetsfromdevastating fire; in turnweneed toensure communitiesmust protect you frombeingputin that situation in the first placebybeing vigilant about fire risks.’’

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Spotlight on the red zoneBy KIT CARSON

Waimakariri DistrictCouncillors have beenreminded of their obligationsto residentswhohave chosento remain in designated redzone areas.The issue arose during last

week’s councilmeetingwhenproject deliverymanagerGaryBoot sought guidanceon the provision of sewerageservices to twoKaiapoiproperties, where the ownershave declined to accept theCrown’s purchase offer.Both properties are

serviced by a damagedgravity sewermainwhichcould collapse at any time.Options to service the twoproperties, the only ones stillusing the line, were toreplace the gravitymain at acost of $113,000 or install lowpressure sewer pumpsystems on the twoproperties, costing $45,000.An hour­long discussion

among councillors ensued,ranging froma ‘‘do nothing’’philosophy to the dangers asetting a precedent andcouncil’s ongoing policy ofproviding servicewhere

there is no extra cost or risk.It was eventually agreed

that staff should consult withthe property owners over theinstallation and ownership oflowpressure systems, withthe proviso that the outcomewould be considered aninterimdecision until suchtime as the future of the redzonewas determined.MayorDavidAyers took the

opportunity during thedebate to circulate a letterreceived fromHumanRightsCommission chiefDavidRutherford after discussionsabout the continuingprovision of services toresidentswithin the redzone.MrRutherford pointed out

council and staff needed toactively involve affectedpeople in the decision­making process.This included effectively

consultingwith themandengagingwith them in ameaningfulway aboutdecisions that needed to bemade andpotentialsolutions.Also requiredwas the need

to identifywhat human rightsmight be affected by specific

decisions and ensuring therewas appropriate balancing ofrightswhenmore than oneinterest or rightwasconcerned.It was necessary,Mr

Rutherford said, tomakedecisions in a non­discriminatoryway takinginto account the humanrights of all concerned,prioritising the rights ofthosewhowere vulnerable.Also essential was

ensuring both transparencyof the decision­makingprocesses thatwere used andaccountability for thedecisionsmade.‘‘I urge you to carefully

consider the principles Ihave outlined,’’ MrRutherford said.‘‘In particular, I strongly

encourage you toappropriately take accountof the vulnerability of the redzone residents and to take apragmatic approach todecisions regarding thefuture provision of services.‘‘Inmy view, careful

application of human rightsprinciples and case­by­caseconsideration of thecircumstances of affected

residentswill assist the councilto fulfil its statutory functionsin amanner consistentwithinternational human rightsstandards.’’He said it was the

commission’s belief that anindividual approach, havingregard to the particularRedZoner’s circumstances, was thebest approach.‘‘This is the approach that

NewZealandPost has takenwith postal services ­ theydelivermail on both sides of astreet that is red on one sideand green on the other, butthey have comeupwithalternative approacheswhereit is not practicable to send thedelivery people into the area.’’Council chief executive Jim

palmer told themeeting it wasapparent that a series ofdiffering circumstancesrelating to services and andothermatterswithin the redzonewould continue tosurface.‘‘We are getting legal advice

onwhat the obligations ofcouncil are.’’Red Zone costs, he said, were

costs that needed to beconstantly considered onmerit.

Swimming pool to be weather-proofed soon

Retractable . . . A cover like this will soon be covering theWestEyreton pool. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Aretractable covermade intheCzechRepublicwill soonbe covering theWestEyretonschool pool.A team fromLeighs

Construction based at thenearbyEyreLodgehave beenworking flat out on groundworks in preparation for thearrival of the enclosure of thecustom­built coverwhichwillextend theuse of thepool bythe school and thewidercommunity.WestEyretonSchool board

of trustees chair TimStokessays fundraising for theproject started four years agoandhe is thrilled to see theenclosurewill be on in timefor summer.‘‘We recognised as a

community thatmany of ourchildrenwerenot gettingenough swimming time, andthat their level of abilityneeded to be addressed.Wehave a lot ofwater storagefacilities and irrigationchannels in the area, andwe

want our kids to be confidentin thewater.Having thepoolenclosedwill enable lessonsto takeplace come rain orshine andextend thehours ofuse,’’ saysMrStokes.Eventually, the cover could

also extend the swimmingseason, as long termplans forthe school include installing asolar power system,whichcould also heat thepool.‘‘We’re extremely grateful

for all the support that has

been shownby thecommunity, both in terms offundraising efforts andpeoplegiving up their timeandexpertise to helpmake thishappen.‘‘It’s also been great to have

theCanterburyCommunityTrust comeonboardwith a$50,000 donation, and forLeighsConstruction to be bothdonating to our project andensuring our constructioncosts are kept down,’’ saysMrStokes.LeighsConstruction

managing directorAnthonyLeighs, a keen sailorwith twoschool­ageddaughters, saysthe company supports thelocal community and theimportance ofwater safety.‘‘Our guys atEyreLodge are

apart of this local communityandhave families andchildrenbackhome in thePhilippines. Supporting theWestEyretonSchool issomething they are very proudto bepart of,’’ saysMrLeighs.

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Support growing for dry landfarmer’s concerns over nitrates

Dry landwoes . . . Dryland farmers in the Hurunui River catchment are calling for a fairerdeal on nitrate and phosphate emissions. PHOTO: KIT CARSON.

By ROBYNBRISTOWANDAMANDABOWES

Support ismounting fordry land farmersin theHurunuiRiver catchment to get afairerdeal onnitrate andphosphateemissions.FederatedFarmersNorthCanterbury

provincial presidentLindaMurchison isurging farmers to continue their fight,despite comments fromEnvironmentCanterbury (ECan) commissionerPeterSkeltonwhohasaccused farmers of 11thhourappeals onplans tomanagewaterquality.Meanwhile a formerECancouncillor

Robert Johnstonplaces theblame forwhereHurunui farmers find themselvesfirmly at the feet of theECancommissioners andaccusesECanof‘‘beaveringaway in splendid isolation’.The support comesas about 75dry land

farmers gathered inWaikari onTuesdayeveningwhere theHurunuiNutrientWorking groupwas formed to considerwaysof changingnewwater qualityprovisions in theHurunuiWaiauRiverregional plan.It is a sub committeeof theHurunui

Waiau zonecommitteeandaims tohaveeveryoneworking together to comeupwith solutions tomanagenitrogenandphosphorous levelswithoutpitting onefarmeragainst another and is open toanyonewanting to find solutions tomanagingnutrients innot only theHurunui catchment but also the JedandWaiauRiver catchments.The zonecommitteeexpects the

working group tobe supportedby farmergroups ­ includingFederatedFarmers ­primary industry organisations ­ includingDairyNZandBeef+Lamb ­ irrigationcompanies andECan.Futuremeetingswill bepublic andall

participantswill beable to takepart indiscussions.Dry land farmers sayhavebeen left high

anddryby thenewnutrient ruleswhichhaveput their economicdevelopmentplans in jeopardyalongwith successionplansand theopportunity to benefit fromany capital gainon their landwhen theysell.They say their operationshave the least

impact onwater quality but the rulesmeantheyare suffering the greatest impact froma limit forphosphatewhichmeansanyfarmerwanting to intensify bymore than10per centhas tohavea landuse consent.Theyhave the support of theHurunui/

Waiau zonecommitteewith chairDavidEder saying it hasbecomeclear the10percent limitwashavinga ‘‘major impact’ondry land farmerswhose farmingsystemsare lownutrient emitters andwhorely onbeingable to continue to

progressively increaseproduction toremainproductive.MsMurchison says it ‘‘unfortunate’’

commissionerSkeltondidnot appear tobefully canvassedon the issue in theHurunui.‘‘It is simplynot possible for very low

nitrate­nitrogen loss farmers tomanagewithina 10per cent tolerance rule andadds insult to injurywhenhighernitrate­nitrogen loss farmingactivities areallowed to increase their nitrate­nitrogenlosses by farmore.‘‘Itmakesno senseandwill not lead to

improvements inwaterquality outcomes.Lownitrate­nitrogen loss farmers,includingmost dryland sheepandbeeffarmer,will payaheavyprice in termsoftheir ability to furtherdevelop theirproperties,’’ she says.Similar rules in theproposed

CanterburyLandandWaterRegionalPlanwere replaced in thehearingprocesswith rules that set aminimumthresholdbelowwhichnitrate­nitrogen loss ispermittedandabovewhich its loss isregulated.‘‘This tomemakesa lotmore sense. If

thepurposeof theseplans is tomanagenitrate­nitrogen loss,which is leading towater quality problems, then surely therules shouldwork in that direction.MsMurchison says thenutrient loss

ruleswerenot canvassedby the zonecommittee, focusing insteadon landusechangeassociatedwith irrigationdevelopment.‘‘Irrespective ofwhereweare in the

planningprocess, the ruleneeds fixing,’’she says.The zonecommitteewas supporting

finding solutions and ‘‘that tome iscommunityplanningprocess atwork’’.‘‘I urge farmers to keepworkingwithin

the systemwhile that avenue is open tous.If it closes its doors thenwewill lookatwhat elseweneed todo to survive,’’ saysMsMurchison.But sheurges farmers to continue tobe

engaged in theprocess. ‘‘It is no goodshowinguponce.’’Mr Johnston saysdry land farmers can

‘‘justifiably beaggrieved’’ and sees theroot of theproblem for thembeing thedemiseof thedemocratically electedcouncil,whichwas replacedbyCommissioners.Thecommissionerswere ‘‘exempted’’

fromcomplyingwith important clauses oftheLocalGovernmentAct that requiredthem to consultwhen theydecided tolaunch into anewProposedLandandWaterPlanwith thehelpof newplannersand ‘‘virtually nounderstandingofagricultureor the ramifications to it.’’‘‘Thisplan lackedproper consultation

andcommunicationwith the farmingcommunity. It is draconian in someaspects, unfair inmany, basedonincomplete science, relies onaninadequatemeasurementmechanism ­Overseer ­ and fallswell short of a crediblereplace for theNationalResourcesRegionalPlan.This plan is not thewayforward fornutrientmanagement andneeds serious revision,’’ he says.

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WhaleWatch . . . KaikouraWhaleWatchmarketingmanager Lisa Bond accepts the award at theWorld Travel Awards in NewDelhi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

AKaikoura tourist operator hastaken out amajor internationalaward, as it looks to the future.WhaleWatchKaikoura has

wonAustralasia’s ResponsibleTourismAward at theWorldTravel Awards held inNewDelhi, India, last weekend. Thewin follows the recentannouncement the operatorwill proceedwith amajordevelopment on theKaikouraPeninsula.TheWorld Travel Awards

acknowledge, reward andcelebrate excellence across allsectors of the tourism industryand is seen as the travelindustry’s equivalent to theOscars.WhaleWatchKaikoura

generalmanagerKauahiNgapora says the award is anendorsement for the operator’sfocus on sustainable tourismand environmental protection.‘‘We are delighted to be

recognised for our commitmentto providing a qualityexperiencewhilst carefullymanaging the use of a rarenatural resource.’’The latest award continues

an impressivewinning streak ofinternational industryrecognitionWhaleWatchKaikoura has received in thealmost 30 years since it waslaunched.‘‘Having a teamof capable

peoplewho consistently deliveran award­winning service issomethingwe’re very proud of,’’MrNgapora says.‘‘These awards acknowledge

the dedication andcommitment of our teamand Iam grateful for this powerfulacknowledgement for the

servicewe deliver every dayand the unique positionWhaleWatchKaikoura has achievedglobally.’’Marketingmanager Lisa

Bond, whowas inNewDelhi toaccept the award, says shewashonoured to representWhaleWatchKaikoura andNewZealand at the awards.‘‘To be acknowledged against

theworld’s very best is anabsolute privilege and I amhumbled to accept this awardon behalf of our organisation.’’

The award followsWhaleWatchKaikoura achieving itsQualmarkEnviro­Gold statusfor exceptional standards ofresponsible tourism.It also followsWhaleWatch

Kaikoura’s recentannouncement that thedevelopment of the town’speninsula is back on the radar,after the 2008 economicdownturn pushed plans to thebackburner.A 250­roomhotel, visitor

centre, shops and restaurants

are some of the proposalspermittedwithin theKaikouraPeninsula TourismZone inorder to boost the numbers oftourists visiting the town.MrNgapora says the

developmentwas almost readyto gowhen the global financialcrisis hit, with a lot of thepreparationwork alreadycompleted. However, thecompany needed to check thebusiness environmentwas rightbefore going ahead.He saysKaikoura is a

weather dependentdestination, but thedevelopment will provide year­round attractions.KaikouraMayorWinston

Gray haswelcomed theannouncement, saying tourismoperators have indicated thereis a need for largeraccommodation facilities in thetown.‘‘It would really be a catalyst

formajor change. It’s what cantakeKaikoura to the nextstage.’’

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❛This work, along with aredesigned High Street,will create a strong

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—Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers.

By KIT CARSON

Waimakariri District council hasgiven the nod to the concept planredesigningRangiora’s HighStreet and restoring two­waytraffic betweenAshley andPercival Streets.Work on changeswill start in

April next year andwill be stagedover time towork inwith newbuilding along the street.Key features of theHigh Street

designwill be parallel parking toaccommodate two­way traffic,new footpaths, feature paving atcrossing points and new streetfurniture.‘‘This is yet anothermilestone

in the revitalisation of theRangiora town centre,’’ saidMayorDavid Ayers.‘‘Since the development of the

vision of theRangiora TownCentre Strategy in 2010 and theearthquake induced closuresthat started in 2012, the counciland local businesses haveinvested heavily in strengtheningand replacing buildings.‘‘This work, alongwith a

redesignedHigh Street, willcreate a strong future forRangiora as a vibrant regionaldestination.’’With direction from council,

theRedLion Corner andHighStreet ReferenceGroup, chargedwith progressing the projects,included in the scope theGoodStreet laneway, the retention ofstreet trees, recognition offootpath build out points alongthe street, important allowingactivities to spill out.The council agreed that the

level of amenity improvements in

High Street should be consistentbetween the key areas of thetown centre: the newlylandscaped Cenotaph site, thenewNorth ofHigh Streetlaneway, an improvedGoodStreet laneway, andHigh Streetitself.Footpathswill be renewed

alongHigh Street fromAshley toKing Street.Therewill be feature

bluestone paved areas in placesof special interest such as theGood Street laneway, at crossing

points, in the new laneway northofHigh Street and in front of thetown hall.A newpedestrian crossing

point opposite the new lanewaywill connect it and the rebuiltFarmers building, alongwithfour trees planted tomirrorexistingHigh Street crossings.Considerable investigationwas

undertaken by the referencegroup and consultants before thedecision on parallel parkingwastaken.‘‘Retaining angled parking on

both sides ofHigh Street is notpossible to allow two­way traffictomanoeuvre,’’ the reference

group says in a report to council.‘‘Considerable thought and

research informed the decisionto propose parallel parking onboth sides ofHigh Street.‘‘Several optionswere

considered and discussedwiththe reference group and keystakeholders.’’These included retaining the

existing parking layout betweenKing andPercival Streets andreconfiguring parking betweenPercival Street andVictoriaStreet to either parallel on bothsides or parallel on the northside and angled on the southside.Parallel parkingwas necessary

betweenVictoria Street andAshley Street to tie inwith thenewRedLion cornerintersection design.‘‘In summary, the decision is

one of quantity versus quality. Asthe fundamental purpose ofupgradingHigh Street is toimprove its quality, then parallelparking on both sides along thefull length is recommended,’’ thegroups says.Before the earthquakes there

were 123 parking spaces alongHigh Street betweenKing StreetandAshley Street, includingloading zones, a taxi area anddisabled parking. Parallelparkingwill reduce the numberof on­street parks to 81 spaces.Aswell as providing for time­

restricted parking in the PercivalStreet park, behind the councilbuilding, rather than all dayparking, plans are also beingexplored to provide a car parkingbuilding in theNorth of theHighStreet area for up to 180 vehicles.

Baby friendly . . . Waikari Hospital offers friendly post natalservice. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES.

Baby friendly careWhileWaikariHospital usedtobeaplacewherea lot ofthearea’s residentswereborn, it nowoffers a lowkeyfriendlypost natal service.Once solely amaternity

hospital,Waikari continuesto offerpost natal care fornewmumsand their babies.Withoneendof the

hospital dedicated topostnatal care, two roomsoffer apeaceful quiet environmentformumsandbabieswithoutthedistractions of abusyhome life.NurseManagerHelen

West says thehospitalobtained itsBabyFriendlyInitiative for the second timelast year,whichmeans it hasmet theWHO/UNICEFstandard requiredby theBreastFeedingAuthority foraccreditation.This involves the

implementationof the 10successful steps tobreastfeedingand theWHOinternational codeofmarketingbreastmilksubstitutes. All staff havehadtraining inBabyFriendlyand thereare currently threeregisterednurseswhohaveworkedasmidwives in thepast, alongwithanotherwhowasaPlunket nurse.Thehospital is ideal for

newmums tohave somerestand recreation, saysMrsWest. If partners orhusbandswant to stay thereis apull out bedanda smallkitchen formakinghotdrinks andheatingup food.Alargewalk inbathroomhasashowerandbidet strictly formaternityuse.For further informationon

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Heart-to-HeartCome along and have a chat with your local councillors Judith McKendrie,Gary Cooper, and Julie Coster, as well as the Amberley Ward Committee,the Hurunui District Council Mayor, Winton Dalley, CEO Hamish Dobbieand other senior council staff about your concerns and your aspirationsfor our area and our district as a whole.

There will be no boring presentations - you can discuss any issues thatconcern you or raise possible projects - it’s really up to you what youwant to chat about. Come for a few minutes or stay as long as you like.

Your input is valuable and all information from the forum will be usedin our local and district long term planning process.

See you there!

Amberley Heart-to-HeartTuesday 21 October, from 6:30pm, Hurunui Memorial Library

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Hurunui District CouncilRoading - Weather Dependent• Grader 1 in the Hanmer Springs area• Grader 2 in the Blythe/Motunau Beach area• Pre-reseal repairs• Stab’ing – Pre-reseals• Drainage work – Heathstock Road• Manuka Bay Road - a slump has closed this roaduntil further notice

Utilities• Amberley water reservoir maintenance (sequentialshutdown and internal cleaning)

• Upper Waitohi water supply intake upgrades• Forestry pumpshed commissioning• Hawarden-Waikari pipe renewal programme• Contract works for Kowai water main connection willstart this week

“Legal Highs” for sale in the Hurunui district?The Hurunui District Council proposes to establish aLocal Approved Products Policy in accordance with thePsychoactive Substance Act 2013. This policy seeks torestrict the locations retail outlets could sell psychoactivesubstances within the Hurunui district. We wouldappreciate your comments on this. Submissions close onFriday 14 November

Amberley Feral Cat Control ProgrammeTrapping of the feral cat population in the Bank Street/ Church Street area of Amberley will be undertakenbetween 20 October - 30 November.We use no-harm traps, and domestic cats will bereleased if they are accidentally caught.To help ensure your cat isn’t inadvertently trapped,please keep them inside at night (this is when the controlprogramme will be carried out), and please put a collaron them. We will also be checking for microchips andwill return home any cats we find with this information.

Do you have a home swimming pool or spa?Summer is just around the corner and swimming poolseason is almost here! To help you keep your pool safethis summer here are a few basic checks:1. Check that the gates self-close and latch and checkthat the latch is secure2. Trim back plants and trees and remove climbableobjects near your pool fence3. Look for gaps under the fence – there should be nogaps wider than 100mm4. Fix up any broken palings, or damaged meshPublic Meetings16 Oct - Finance, Audit & Risk / Regulatory, 9.30am20 Oct - Hanmer Springs Community Board, 1pm

- Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee, 3pm21 Oct - Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools& Spa, 9am

- Amberley Heart-to-Heart forum, 6.30pmMayor’s Diary21 Oct - Canterbury Rural PHO Annual Meeting

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Memorial for lives lost in battle

Remembering . . . White crosses at Memorial Park in remembrance of the lives of the 13Kaiapoi men lost at the brutal Battle of Passchendaele.

By SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

❛ It was a massacre.❜— Kaiapoi RSA president Neill Price.

The lives of thirteenmen from theKaiapoidistrict,whodied fightingat thebrutalBattle ofPasschendaele, inBelgium,duringWorldWar1 in 1917,wererememberedat theKaiapoiWar

MemorialPark, last Sunday.However, lastFridaywasalsoadayof

remembrance forNeill Price, President oftheKaiapoiRSA, and fellowmembersPatPower, andBarryLavery,who installed 13white crosses at theparkbefore theceremony.The small crosseswere tohonour the

fallen soldiers fromKaiapoiwhowereknown tohavediedonOctober 12, 1917, orabout that time.The fighting ragedbetweenJune through toDecember 1917inBelgium, causinghuge loss of life onboth sides.However,October 12, 1917,

when somany soldierswerekilled, is thedatewidely recognisedasNewZealand’sdarkest day, and rememberedasPasschendaeleDay.Eachof the 13 crosses erected for the

service last Sunday is inscribedwith thenameof oneof theKaiapoi soldiers, andtheir servicenumber.There is also a fernleaf, overlappedwitha redpoppy, drawnin themiddleof eachcross. Thecrossesweremadebymembers of theKaiapoiMenzShed.MrPrice saidPasschendaelewasoneof

thebigbattles of thewar. ‘‘Itwasamassacre.’’Eight hundredand forty sixNew

Zealand soldierswerekilled in the firstfourhours of theOctober 12, 1917battle. InMarch2011 thePasschendaeleSocietywas formed toensure thebattle and theyoung lives lostwerenot forgotten.

Congratulations

DearEditor,Thank you for the article

alerting your readers to’Barefoot in the Park’Kaiapoi’s production inyour October 2nd issue.I attended and enjoyed

the last night of thisbrilliantly acted andproduced Play. However Iwas sad and disappointed tobe just one of less thantwenty in the audience.Howdisappointing for the

devoted actors and crewand front­of­house staff toput somuch enthusiasm andhundreds of hours learning

the script, attending dressrehearsals and performingto such small audiences.I hope the Company does

not lose heart but will ’takecourage and carry on’ andthat their next productionwill bewell attended.’Barefoot in the Park’certainly deserved a bettercommunity patronage.Yours,Joy van Lier, Amberley.Letters to the Editor are

welcome. They should be nolonger than 250words andmaybe edited.Post them to POBox 86,

Amberley or email them torobyn.bristow@thenew­snc.co.nz

BoydReunionTheBoydReunion

Committee is wanting tocontact all members anddescendants of theBoydfamily of Kaikoura. It wouldbe grateful for names andaddresses of personsconcerned. Celebrations areplanned forMarch 6, 7, and 8,2015. Registrations close onthe 30thNovember 2014.Please reply to the Secretary,Miss E. BoydKaikoura orChairmanMrW. Boyd 559PostmansRoad, RD 1Kaikoura 7371. Email:boyd—reunion150@outloo­k.co.nzRegistrationswill be

available online under theBoyd 150thReunionFacebook Page and via Post.

Free Sunday ConcertGifted young pianist Paddy

Cheahwill give a free concerton Sunday, October 26, at 2pmin the Chamber Gallery,Rangiora Library. Hisprogrammewill includemusic by Chopin, Haydn&Schumann.WaimakaririCommunity Arts Council inassociationwith CreativeCommunitiesNewZealand.GardenExperienceSix private gardens,

including theBirchHillHomestead gardenswill beopen onLabourDay,MOnday,October 27, during the AshleyGorgeGardenExperience.Tickets $18 on the day, schoolchildren free. Emailinfo@thegorgenursery.co.nzformore information.

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Mayoral visit... Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers (left) with Doug Pinfold, sitemanager atthe construction of the newAshley River bridge, in Rangiora last week. PHOTO: SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP.

Ashley Bridge completiondue in March next yearThere is no snapwithout power.But, fortunately,Waimakariri’sMayor,

David Ayers, had a back­up plan usinghis smartphonewith a snazzy camera .The initial ideawas to photographMr

Ayers checking construction progress onthe newAshleyRiver bridge last weekwith the sitemanagerDoug Pinfold.However, fiveminutes into the

meeting those plans looked like beingderailed by a flat camera battery.Most embarrassing for the

photographer. Not a problem forMrAyers.‘‘You can use this if you like,’’ he said.A quick lesson in smartphone

technology.‘‘Press this button here.’’ Problem

sorted.Construction on the new bridge began

early in February this year, after a $10.6million contract was awarded toConcrete Structures (NZ) Limited to dothework.At first progress seemed slow but now

thework appears to be racing ahead

with completion due inMarch next year.The new bridgewill bemade of

reinforced concrete. It will have cyclelanes on both sides of the bridge andtherewill also be a footpath, on thedown­stream side.The old bridge, which has become

vulnerablewhen the AshleyRiver runshigh, forcing closures in recent times,will be dismantled once the new bridgeis in use.Mr Ayers said the new bridgewould

benefit Rangiora retailers andcommuters because therewould not beany closures.‘‘Retailers have been negatively

affected by the occasional closure ascommuters whowould normally passthrough the town, and shop on theway,are not doing that ­ or the shoppingpatterns of thosewho come fromnorth ofthe river to shopmay change.‘‘I don’t see the actual numbers

crossing the bridge increasing as a resultof the bridge being replaced,’’ Mr Ayerssaid.

Care urged with chainsawsAwarning is being issued forpeople totakeextra carewith chainsaws thisspringand summer.WaimakaririDistrictCouncil’sRural

Safety co­ordinatorKerryMiles saystrees that fell in last year’swindstormsarenowdryenough for firewood.Buthewantshomehandymen,

inspiredby finer,warmerweather tostart collecting firewood fornextwinter,to takeextra carewith chainsaws.‘‘It’s obvious that chainsaws canbe

responsible forhorrific andpermanentinjury if not used safely,’’ he says.Itwas therefore ‘‘vital’’ anyoneusinga

chainsaw, experiencedornot, followedall recommended safetyprecautions.These included theuseof suitable

personal safety equipment, includingwearing chainsaw­resistant trousers orchaps, a safetyhelmet, ear andeyeprotection, steel cap leatherboots,

gloves andno loose clothes.‘‘Preventative chainsawmaintenance

is also vital in termsof safety ­makingsure that the chainsaw is correctlysharpenedand tensioned,making surethat the chainsawsize andbar lengthareappropriate for the taskandbeingwaryof thedangerof using theareaonthebar tipwhichcancausehighlydangerouskick­back,’’ he says.‘‘And it is not just the chainsaw itself

which cancause serious or even fatalinjury.’’MrMiles says children shouldbekept

well away fromanyoperational areaand says awell developed senseofwhere thedanger zone is in termsoffalling timber is useful.For thosewhowould like to knowmoreaboutpreserving their safetywhileusingachainsaw,MrMiles recommendsa visitto theCouncil’swebsite.

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Horsemanship was put to thetest near Amberley lastweekend.Around 25 cowboys and girls

lined up to tackle a variety ofobstacles in the Seaviewseries Cowboy Challenge atBryanMcVicar’s 20 hectareterraced property onCramptons Bush Road.MrMcVicar said

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kindergarten combinations,all tackled 13 obstacles underthe watchful eye of the judges­ Deb Smith, CowboyChallenge president, FlorenceWest and BryanMcVicar.Good prizes were at stake,

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Responding to demand . . . NewHydraulink service technician Kerry Duckett (right)with his purpose­built Hydraulink truck. Owner/operator Robbie Bruerton is in thebackground. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Hydraulink growsAmberley­basedHurunuiEngineeringis nowoperating twopurpose­builtHydraulink service trucks in theheartofNorthCanterbury.Owner­operatorRobbieBruertonhas

been responding to service requestsandbreakdownswithHydraulink forthepast 18 years.Hehas nowwelcomedanew fulltime

service technician,KerryDuckett, tothe team.Kerry bringswith himawealth of experience in forestry andagriculturalmachinery, both inNewZealandandAustralia.As part of theHydraulinknetwork,

NewZealand’s leading hose and fittingsprovider, the teamcanassistwithanything frombreakdowns tolubrication systems, full plumb­ups andinstallations.Robbie says customers are varied and

involved in awide range of activitiesincluding forestry, earthmoving,materials handling, transport,marine,agricultural and industrialapplications.‘‘Our twomobile service vehicles

provide emergency repairs to hydraulicsystems andmachinery andwearewellequipped to respond to today’sincreasingly varied andoftenuniquefield service demands. Our latest truckis state­of­the­art and one of the bestequipped in the country,’’ saysRobbie.A feature of the truck is its larger

FinnpowerSwagingmachine, capableof pressing hose assemblies up to 50mmbore ­ a service not usually offered fromamobile operation. It also carries an

extensive range of hydraulic hosefittings, plus oil products andhoseprotection alongwith a full set ofworkshop tools.‘‘A gaswelding set is carried for

repairs and a compressor fitted to‘projectile’ cleanhose assemblies. Atwo­way radio provides extracommunication and safety in the field,’’he says.Hydraulink offers both automatic and

manual lubrication systems via theLincolnLubrication brand, to all sizesof plant andequipment. These systemsensure continuous lubrication of amachinewhen running, reducingcostly, unplanneddowntime.‘‘We canalso supplyHydraulink

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extremepressures. If a repair orreplacement is not carried outabsolutely correctly, at best a failurewill cost downtimeand loss ofmoney.Moreworryingly, itmay cause seriousinjury or loss of life.Robbie says every combination of

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Cat lovers soughtCat Care needs your help.The number of cats needing a good

home inNorthCanterbury is growingandCat Care isworried the situation isonly going to getworsewith the‘‘kitten’’ season approaching.North Canterbury vice­president Iris

Baker is appealing for carers to fostercats, donations and someonewho is ITsavvy andprepared to donate theirtime, to helpwith updating theCatCarewebsitewith photos of catsneeding a home.‘‘We are a small dedicated band of

people trying to help. There are lots ofabandoned or lost cats and kittensaround at themomentwho are slowlystarving to death.Wewould like somehelp to look after some of these veryfrightened animalswe are hearingabout andunable to do anything about,aswehave no people to help us,’’ saysIris.She says Cat Care is desperate for

short termhelpers to look after the lostand abandoned cats and kittensaroundNorthCanterbury andwillsupply all their needs.‘‘Your only commitment is to care for

the cat andpick upwhat is neededfromourPresident andmaybe takethem to the vets for vaccinations and

other care,’’ she says.Iris says each cat or kitten takes a

different amount of time to besocialised depending on the traumathey have encountered.‘‘There are lots of peoplewhohave

done theAnimal CareCourse or havetrained to be aVetNurse, why notdonate some of your time to helpingsocialise and find loving homes forthese poor poor animals.‘‘All our animals leave uswith at

least one vaccination are de sexed andmicrochipped sowill never be lostagain,’’ she says.She saysmany cats have become a

victimof the rentalmarket. Peoplefeed a stray thatmaybe at the rentalbut abandon it when theymove on.‘‘Because it is well feed it is not seen

as a stray and it starves. Peoplewouldbe better off not feeding them,’’ saysIris.Funds raised byCat Care help

support the organisationswork such asgetting cats and kittens vet checked,de­sexed and vaccinated.Iris says if people donated the cost of

a cup of coffee permonth it would be ahuge help. Formore information oroffers of help go towww.catcare.co.nzor its Facebook page.

Thumbs up to licenseesMany licensedpremises in theWaimakariri district have received thethumbsupafter refusing to sell alcohol tominorsduring a ‘‘sting’’.ThepoliceandCommunityPublic

Health visited30premises inKaiapoi,Pineacres,Woodend,Pegasus, Sefton,Ashley,RangioraandOxford to check forthe sale of alcohol tounderagepeople.Underage students, accompaniedbypoliceandaLicensing Inspector,wereused to test thedistrict’s premises in thesecontrol operationswith the studentsenteringpremises andattempting tobuyalcohol.All premisespassed the identification

andage checks.TheWaimakaririDistrictLicensing

committee says alcohol establishmentmanagers around thedistrict areexhibiting a ‘‘highly responsible’’ attitude

toward the local sale of alcoholregulations.‘‘The clean sweep trend shows that

complianceand themonitoringof licensedpremises isworkingwell in getting theNoID,NoSalemessage through.’’The committeehasbeenworking closely

with licensees to ensure requirements ofthe licence conditions aremet by theirmanagers.Committee staff interviewallmanagers

for their initial applicationandagain forrenewal. The focusof this is to clearlyconvey the responsibilities of dutymanagers of licensedpremises.A joint control purchaseoperation in

April this year yieldeda similar result.Thechecksare carriedout regularly to

ensure that premises complywith therequirements of theSale andSupply ofAlcoholAct 2012.

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High standard at competitionThis year’s AmberleyAgricultural andPastoral Associationwine competitionhas attracted ahigh standard of entries.Judging of theAlpinePacificWine

Challenge inpreparation for theNovember 1 show tookplace at PegasusBayWinery last Friday, and co­ordinatorJulianBallwas happywith the evennumber of entries across the classes.While overall entrieswere slightly down

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that a number of thedistrict’s largerproducers has chosennot to berepresented in the challenge.

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delegation,which includes representativesfromChristchurchandCanterburyTourism,Hurunui andHanmer, andChristchurch InternationalAirport’smarketingarm,South, topromote tourismin the region inAuckland fromWednesdaytoFriday.Wednesday’s forumwill involveboth

inboundandoverseas operators,whileThursday’s ‘‘table top’’ seminarwill bepresented to around250Australian travelagents.OnFriday thedelegationwillmeetwithChineseoperators.‘‘Therewill bequite a fewpeople thatwe

get to talk to andpromote theKaikouradistrict andHanmer. It’s a goodopportunity for ourselves andourneighbouring regions.’’

DestinationKaikourawill jointly host afree cruise ship seminarwithChristchurchandCanterburyTourismatEncounterKaikouraonThursday,October 30, from5pmto9.30pm,whichMrOrmsby says is a‘‘must do’’ for tourismbusinesses in thearea.The seminarwill featureCruiseNZ

deputy chairwomanDebbieSummers,whois also chief executiveofAucklandcompany IDTours,whichorganisesbookings for cruise ships. Shewill bejoinedbyCruiseNZgeneralmanagerRaewynTanandTourismNewZealandtrademanagerTansyTompkins.‘‘Those interestedwill get abetter

understandingof how the cruise industryworks and thecruise shipprojections forthenext seasonandbeyond.Normally youhave to goout ofKaikoura for these things,but theyare cominghere this time to tryandmake itmoreaccessible.’’Cruise ship visits arebecoming

increasing important toKaikouraandmoreships are set to arrive, provided thedistrictcan resolvean issuewith large rocks in theSouthBayarea,MrOrmsby says.

Young auctioneers

Glenn Peddie.

Youngauctioneers arebeingencouraged totest their skills at theCanterburyA&PShow.TheHeartlandBankYoungAuctioneers

Competitionwill beheld for the third timeat theCanterburyA&PShow,witha trip totheSydneyRoyalEasterShowup for grabs.Competition convenorMickWithers says

therearemany facets to a goodauctioneer.‘‘Hemusthave soundknowledgeof the

livestockhe’s selling, including currentmarket values. Confidence inhis ownability and that of the companyherepresentswithout appearing arrogant.‘‘Theauctioneerneeds a voice that has

clarity and theability to change tone.Heneeds tobequickwittedandknowwhenhumour is appropriate.’’Last year’swinnerwasNorth Island

ChrisHay, fromNZFarmersLivestock, andhehadonly beenauctioneering for twoyears.However, he impressed judges thewithhis overall knowledgeand lines like,‘‘onemorebidandyouback the truck in ­I’ll help you loadhim!’’The inauguralwinner inNovember 2012

wasNorthCanterburyauctioneerGlennPeddie, fromPeterWalshandAssociates.MrWithers says thepurposeof the

competition is to showcaseanddevelopyoungauctioneers and improve the

standardof auctioneeringacross theboard.Entrantswill be givennoticeof lots to sell

andaccess to thebreeder.Entries areopen toemployees of

members or affiliatemembers of theNewZealandStockandStationAgentsAssociation (NZSSAA). Competitorsmustbeunder 30 years of ageas atNovember 1.Entries closeonThursday,October 30.For entry information, go to

www.theshow.co.nz or contact theCanterburyA&PAssociationon (03)3433033or info@theshow.co.nz.

Page 16 The News Thursday October 16 2014

FunNorth Canterbury’sFortnight of

Northern A&P Show24th & 25th October (see pages 18-24)24th & 25th October (see pages 18-24)

Lodge to Lodge25th October

(½ marathon and Bayleys 10km run/(½ marathon and Bayleys 10km run/walk, see page 25)

Waiau Pig Hunt25th and 26th October (see page 26)25th and 26th October (see page 26)

The Christmas Country Fete30th October (see page 27)

Art In A Garden30th October-2nd November

(see page 28)

Counter Fete30th October

Waiau Fireworks1st November (see page 29)

The News Thursday October 16 2014 Page 17

Page 18 The News Thursday October 16 2014

Ex-townie’s new found love ofhorses leads to show presidencyBy DAVID HILL

Horsing around . . . Horses are the focus for 2014 Northern A&P Show president Brent Snellex and his wife Lynne. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Horse talk . . . WilliamDitford (2)and hismumMichelle enjoyedsome horse talk in the FarmyardNursery at the 2011 Northern A&PShow. FILE PHOTO

Horses have led Brent Snellexinto the top job for this year’sNorthern (Rangiora)Agricultural and PastoralShow.Mr Snellex says it was his

wife Lynne and his sonsWilliam and Scott who got himinvolved with horses, which hasled him to serving on the RoyalAgricultural Society executive,the New Zealand Pony ClubAssociation board and to hisrole as 2014 show president.‘‘It has been an interesting

lead in, with this year being theyear of the horse (in ChineseAstrology) and 100 years sincethe New Zealand horses wereshipped off toWorldWar 1.’’While Mr Snellex was born

and bred in Rangiora, it is hiswife Lynne who came from ahill country farm at Cheviot andlater amixed sheep, beef andcropping farm atWhiterock.However, Mr Snellex spent

his school holidays working forhis uncles, including a pastRangiora show presidentDonald Ashworth, especiallyduring lambing and tailing, andlater helping on Lynne’sparents’ farm.‘‘I was lucky enough, as a

typical town kid who got tospend time in farming. Theytaught me a lot about the ruralaspects.’’Mr Snellex has a background

in sales andmarketing andcompeting internationally intriathlons and dragon boating,while Mrs Snellex wascompetitive in equestrian,especially eventing, for anumber of years.‘‘I used to be running around

the paddocks rather than ridinga horse.‘‘I would jump the gates, so

Lynne’s Dad used to havemeon: ‘I’ve got good gates to openrather than jumping overthem’.‘‘I used to run home from the

farm to Rangiora which waslike running a half marathon.’’SonsWilliam and Scott

competed in showjumping andeventing for a number of years,but, ironically, agriculturalcommitments will prevent

them from attending this year’sRangiora show.William is working as a

mechanical engineer in Perth,serving the agricultural sectorand themines, while Scott, acommercial helicopter pilot, isworking on the harvest in NewSouthWales.The family interest in horses

has finally rubbed off onMrSnellex who is trying his handat breeding holsteiner horseson the couple’s lifestyle blockat Sefton.‘‘We have a filly, a rising two­

year­old and it would be nice tobreed one or twomore. We justneed our two young jockeys tocome home to ride them.‘‘Lynne and the boys initially

got me involved and you catchthe bug after a while. Horsesare quite neat in lots of ways.’’Mr Snellex says horses have

always played an importantrole in rural New Zealand andbeyond.‘‘It’s interesting when you

read about the horses whichwent away to [WorldWar 1]and only four returned. Itwould have been a strugglefor those who bred them, thatthey left and never returned.‘‘In that era horses were

used predominantly in ruralareas. You didn’t have quadbikes, so themeans to getaround the farmwere horses.‘‘Even today if you look at

the back blocks, horses arestill just as relevant today.’’

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Dancemoves . . . A highland dancer in action at last year’s Northern A&Pshow. FILE PHOTO

Terrier racingwill again be astar attraction at theNorthern(Rangiora) Agricultural andPastoral Show this Labourweekend, Friday, October 24 andSaturday, October 25, saysDebbie Cameron.Mrs Cameron, who is secretary

for theRangiora show, says theterrier racing has been on theprogramme formany years and is‘‘always hilarious’’.The grandparade, which is

held at 3pmonSaturday,‘‘startingwith animals first thenthemachines’’, and theFarmyardNursery, open on bothFriday andSaturday, are alwayshighlights too, she says.However thereweremany

more things to see includingsheep dog trials, equestrianevents, amagic show, a hugeselection of farmanimals andmachinery, wood chopping,national dancing competitions,an amateur photographyexhibition,murals, baking andcraft displays, aswell as school­art exhibitions.This year the popular singing

duo SmoothTalk, fromChristchurch, will also beplaying at the showwhich isbeing held at theRangioraShowgrounds inAshley Street.TheRangiora show is always

popular, with about 8000 people

attending each year.Mrs Cameron has been

secretary of theRangiora showfor 12 years. It is a busy life butshe enjoys thework andattributes that to the ‘‘wonderfulcommittee’’ she has toworkwith.‘‘They are all really good

people,’’ she says.‘‘You can’t do a job like this

without really good people

helping you.’’She is also chief executive

officer of theRoyal AgriculturalSociety ofNewZealand.Mrs Cameron says she hopes

peoplewill come to theRangiorashowprepared to have lots offun.Even though there is an entry

fee therewere ‘‘lots of things todo and see that you don’t have to

pay for.’’While entries are down for this

year’s show, the quality ofstocked has improved, says 2014showpresident Brent Snellex, ashe looks ahead to this year’s143rd annual show.‘‘There is a better quality of

stock being shown today, whichis really important.‘‘The reason for A&P shows is

for the showing of high qualitystock, which leads to the sale ofhigh quality products ormeatand the dairy sector is importanttoNewZealand aswell.‘‘Stock improvement is one of

the things you actively look for inwhatever animal you arebreedingwith.’’Aswell as the livestock, craft

and produce competitions,entertainmentwill be providedbymagician and stilt walker JoshGrimaldi.‘‘Josh has been doing quite a

bit of work overseas and fromallaccounts he’s an excellententertainer.‘‘Whenwewere talking to him

hewas offshore, so he’s obviouslywell sought after,’’ Mr Snellexsays.The ‘‘president’s choice’’ will

once again be a contractingdemonstration and is set downfor 1.40pm, followed by anIcelandic horse display.

‘‘The Icelandic horses did ademonstration at theCanterburyA&PShow last year andwill dothe sameprior to grand paradeonSaturday,’’ Mr Snellex says.Following the grand parade, a

two­jump challenge horse eventwill be held at 3.30pm, followedby the pony andhorseshowjumping.‘‘The two­jump challengewas

going to be held last year, but hadto be cancelled due to the highwind, so thiswill be the first timeat the show,’’ Mr Snellex says.‘‘The gates keep rising until we

get awinner. It will be quiteexciting as they can get up toquite a reasonable height.’’He saysNewZealand’s top

showjumpers can jumpmorethan twometres, but he believesthe gates at theRangioraShowgrounds can only be raisedto about 1.65m.‘‘So the pressure is on the local

riders to see howhigh they canget. I’ve seen it before at oneshow,where they had to rig thegates to get some extra height.’’TheNorthernA&PShowwill

be held at theRangioraShowgrounds onFriday andSaturday, October 24 to 25.Admission onSaturday: adults

$10, $2 child, under­fives freeand a family pass for $25 (twoadults and up to four children).

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Practicemakes perfect . . . MelanieMorrisand her hunterMalluka clear a jump at theFlaxton Equestrian Centre, near Rangiora, asthey prepare for the Northern (Rangiora) A&PShow, to be held at Rangiora during LabourWeekend. PHOTO: SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

As a young girl MelanieMorris wouldhave been quite happy to stay indoorswatching television or baking, but herfather, notedNorth Canterburyequestrian rider LyndonMorris, hadother ideas.‘‘I didn’t have a choice.We always had

ponies.’’ Melanie says.‘‘I can’t even remember learning to

ride. I was pretty young, and at thebeginning I wasn’t really interested.‘‘But that was only until I started

competing on a great pony called EaglesKeston thatmy sister, Sarah, handeddown tome. Then I got really keen.’’Melanie has ownedmany horses over

the 25 years she has been competing, butone of her favourites is her presenthorseMalluka.‘‘We got him fromSt James Station at

the back of Hanmer Springs,’’ Melaniesays.‘‘Dad broke him in. Hewas 5­years­old

and had a few little quirks.’’But she soon developed a bondwith

him. That was 10 years ago andMallukahas developed into amagnificenthunter, winningmany prizes andribbons at shows and equestrian events,including champion hunter at theChristchurch show last year.Malluka loves competing.‘‘He’s well used to it now and gets

quite excited looking around ateverything,’’ she says.This yearMelanie’s younger horse,

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Sweet Aroma . . . Eringa Park Aroma, the alpaca dam of five supreme champions, includingtwo Dutch ones, is owned by Stephen Davy and Cathy Roche, of Aquaviva Farms inFernside, near Rangiora. PHOTO: SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

By SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

If youwant to get up close andpersonalwith analpaca, theKiwiFarmAlpacasmarquee at theNorthern (Rangiora)Agricultural andPastoral Show is theplace to be.KiwiFarmAlpacas comprises nine

alpaca farms, AquavivaAlpacas, AwatereAlpacas,HighwayStar, OldeOaksAlpaca,OtaioBridgeAlpacas, SierraVistaAlpacas, StarlightAlpacas, StyxRiverFarm, andStoneyMeadowsAlpacas.Thenine farmshave combined to forma

selling base for their animals.StephenDavy,whoowns the successful

AquavivaAlpacas farm inpartnershipwith hiswifeCathyRoche, says therewillbe about 86 of the animals at theRangiorashow this year,mainly from theCanterbury region, andhe is expecting thequality to behigh.‘‘TheCanterbury areahas traditionally

produced topquality alpacas,’’ he says.This is because theCanterbury climatesuited them.All themain animals doing the show

circuitwill be atRangiora, and this is anelite bunch, he says.StephenandCathyhave been farming

alpacas atFernside, nearRangiora, for 11years. They bred theDutch championalpacasAquavivaClaudius andhis brotherAquavivaMarcus,while their dam,EringaParkAroma, has produced five supremechampions, including theDutch ones.All the alpacas at showswouldhave

beenhalter trained andused to beinghandled, Stephen says. They are friendlyanimals andhandled their busy, high­stress days at the showwell.

‘‘However youdohave to be aware that,aswith all farmanimals, you shouldn’t getbehind them.’’Thiswas because they could become

frightenedandkick out.Alpacas can also spit if they become

frightenedor stressed. ‘‘It is a defensemechanism,’’ Stephen says.Heenjoysworkingwith alpacas.‘‘They are a goodanimal for peoplewho

have limited experienceworkingwithlarger farmanimals. They are very easy tolook after andpretty easy­care animals.’’NewZealandalpacas are farmedmostly

for their beautiful soft fleece,which ishypoallergenic and isn’t prickly so canbewornnext to the skin.They are clippedonce a year and their

wool is primarily used for clothing, quiltsandduvets.In the last few years the fibre side of the

alpaca industry had increased to apointwherepeople can actuallymake a livingfrom it, Stephen says.The gestationperiod for an alpacadam

is usually about 11 1/2months, but they cantakeup to 12months to deliver their cria,depending on the timeof year.Winter and spring gestations are longer,

summer andautumngestations shorter.Alpacas generally give birth during thedayandwill oftenwait for fineweather.Criaweigh about 6­8kg at birth and

within a fewhours they are able to stand,drink and run.Breeding can occur any timeof the year.

However, October through toApril is atypical breeding season inCanterbury.Alpacas originate fromSouthAmerica,

butmost of the animals living inNewZealandnoware bred in this country.

Planning under wayfor 150th anniversary

Shear action . . . Shearing is sure to draw acrowd. FILE PHOTO

Rangiora is set to celebrate 150 years ofagricultural shows in 2016.Northern Agricultural and Pastoral

Association 2014 showpresident BrentSnellex says planning is underway for acelebration in two years time tomark the150th anniversary of the association’sfirst show onFriday, December 28, 1866.Mr Snellex says the 2016 show is set to

beRangiora’s first ever three day show,with a number of additional activitiesbeing planned, including several, as yetunannounced, events whichwill carry‘‘Royal event status’’ from theRoyalAgricultural Society.This year’s junior vice­president Jeff

Miles is set to be the 150th anniversaryshowpresident.TheNorthern A&PAssociationwas

established in 1866 after theMandevilleFarmers Club put up a proposal to set upan annual show similar to the CanterburyA&PShow, founded three years earlier.Rangiora’s first A&P showwas held onFriday, December 28, 1866.

It is estimatedmore than 1200 peopleattended the 1866 show, with gate takingsof 46 pounds, 13 shillings and sixpence.

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Feathered friend . . . An orpington chook atlast year’s Northern A&P Show. FILE PHOTO

143rdNorthern (Rangiora) A&PShowProgramme:Friday, October 24:7.30amDog trials8.30amHunters (main oval), pony

hunters (east oval)1pmF.E.I jumping (Terry Carlyon

Oval), novice ponies and riding horse(west oval), novice paced andmanneredhacks, park hacks, saddle hunters andwarmbloods (main oval), andwooljudging.4.30­9.30pmRangiora Friday night

carnival ­ featuringmagic show (5.30pm),farmyard nursery (5­7pm), band ­ SmoothTalk, food stalls, side shows andamusements.Saturday, October 25:8amHacks, saddle hunters, park hacks

and riding horse (main oval), warmbloods, standard­bred hacks and pinto(west oval), saddle cobs (east oval),saddle ponies and riding competitions(main oval) and leading rein (east oval,first ridden to follow)8.30amArab,Welsh, in­hand horse

(ponies to follow) and Shetland (eastoval), miniatures (west oval) and alpacas(Terry CarlyonOval)9amClydesdale (west oval), dairy

cattle, sheep, angora andmohair goats,dna grain and seeds9.30amHackney and non­hackney

(west oval), dairy goats, poultry, homeand craft produce, flower, photography,men’s competition, school arts and craftsand national dancing10amBeef cattle, calf classes, sheep

dogs, implements andmachinery,donkeys andmules (Terry CarlyonOval),magic show11amPet lambs, unity (west oval)

11am­1pmBand ­ Smooth Talk (westfield)11.30amTerrier race (main oval)12pmDog trials (main oval)12.15pmPony hunter jumping (main

oval)1pmHack hunter jumping (main oval)1.30pmSide saddle (west oval), magic

show (west field)1.40pmPresident’s choice of

entertainment ­ contractingdemonstration, Icelandic horse display3pmGrandParade (No 1 oval),

livestock, vintage cars andmachineryparade followed by trade parade, lollyscramble (main oval)3.30pmTwo­jump challenge, hack and

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Carnival night fun

Cuddly . . . Stella Jane (left, 22months) andher sister Xanthe enjoyed getting up closeand personal with a baby goat in thefarmyard nursery at a previous Northern A&PShow. FILE PHOTO

Looking for a fun family night out as yougear up for LabourWeekend? Then lookno further than Carnival Night at theNorthern (Rangiora) Agricultural andPastoral Show.All the fun of the fair will be on once

again at the not­to­be­missed CarnivalNight at theRangiora Showgrounds nextFriday, October 24, from 4.30pm.Entertainment will be provided by

Christchurch band ‘‘Smooth Talk’’ and amagic show by JoshGrimaldi, whichwillbe held at 5.30pm. Therewill be all theusual tasty food stalls, sideshows,amusements and carnival rides.A farmyard nurserywill also be open to

give the kids a taste of farming between5pmand 7pm.All this andmore is guaranteed towhet

your appetite before themain event,showday at theRangiora Showgroundsthe next day.Sheepdog trials actionwill be held in

theRangioraHigh School paddock, nearthe AshleyRiver and alongside theshowgrounds, from 7.30amonFridaymorning. Four finalists will be chosen tocompete in a run off in themain ring onSaturday.Showjumpingwill take centre stage at

theRangiora Showgrounds from 8.30amonFriday, kicking off with the hunters inthemain oval and the pony hunters in theeast Oval.TheFEI horse jumpingwill line up in

the Terry CarlyonOval from 1pm, alongwith the novice ponies and riding horsein thewest oval, the novice paced andmannered hacks, the park hacks, thesaddle hunters andwarmbloods in themain oval.Horse events continue on Saturday

from 8am.

The judging of thewool sectionwillalso take place from 1pmonFriday.There is free admission to theFridaydaytime events.CarnivalNight at theNorthern A&P

Show takes place at theRangioraShowgrounds onFriday, October 24, from4.30pm to 9.30pm. Admission is $5 perperson, with under­fives free and $15 fora family (two adults and up to twochildren).

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Showgrounds upgradeChampion . . . The champion dorset down sheep at last year’s Northern A&P Show. FILE PHOTO

Work to strengthenandupgrade theRangioraShowgrounds grandstand isnearly complete.Northern (Rangiora)Agricultural and

PastoralAssociationpresidentBrentSnellex is hopeful the grandstandwill beopen in time for this year’s show tobeheldduringFridayandSaturday,October 24 to25,with theofficial opening tobeheldat alaterdate.‘‘Themajorworkhasbeencompleted, so

weare looking tohave it ready for the show.‘‘Itwouldneverhavebeenpossible

without funding from thePrimeMinister’sEarthquakeFundand thePrimeMinister(JohnKey)wason site towitness someoftheearlyworks.’’MrSnellex says the showgrounds,which

is ownedby theassociation, is a valuablecommunity asset.‘‘Wedid somework someyears ago to

preparea facilities plan.We identified thatto the southernendof the ground therewere sporting fields, andweareworking

with theWaimakaririDistrictCouncil toprovide those for local sports.’’Themainoval ismulti­purposeand is

used for equestrian sport andother events,while thenorthernend isused forequestrian,with theRangioraPonyCluband theChristchurchPoloClubbasedthere, andNorthLoburnEquestrianuses itfor dressage competitions.MrSnellex says the showgrounds is also

complementedby ‘‘anexcellent functioncentre andcafe’’,which is runbyPatKearns.‘‘It is quite important fromanA&P

perspective for the grounds tobeused to itsfull potential,with the community gettingthe full benefit of it,’’MrSnellex says.‘‘Wewill look longer term for specific

events to behosted there.Wehavehostedevents in thepast, includinga fun runorwalk for cancer and thehigh schoolsuse itfor cross country andwehave variousotheruser groups, includinghockeyand smallbore rifle shooting.’’

Quality, not quantity in cattleThe next generation . . . Young handlers line up in a calf class at last year’s Northern(Rangiora) A&P Show. FILE PHOTO

North Canterbury’s dairy expansion isnot doing any favours to cattle entries attheNorthern (Rangiora) Agriculturaland Pastoral Show.Cattle convenor GrahamStewart says

there are 80­odd beef and dairy cattleentries for this year’s show, being held onOctober 24­25, which is down on last year.‘‘Hopefully we’ll get some good quality

cattle on display.Most of the guyswill goto the Christchurch show, soRangiora isa good chance for them to bring theircattle out for a look and see how they go.’’TheWaikuku dairy farmer says dairy

section judges look for an animal with agood frame, udder and legs. In themilking classes, judges give particularattention to the udder attachment andthe teat placement, whether it is ‘‘easy toput the cups on’’.‘‘Dairy cowswill last a lot longer if they

have good udders, because a lot of

pressure goes on themeach time theycalf and they get lessmastitis if they havegood udder, whichmeans lower animalhealth costs for the farmer and the cow isless likely to get culled.’’Mr Stewart says the beef judges look

for ‘‘a good structured animal’’, with asound type, good legs and fat, withmuscles in the right place. This year’sdairy judge is Brent Carruthers, a retireddairy farmer fromPalmerstonNorth and‘‘a fairly well­knownHolstein breeder’’.The dairy cattle section has beenwell­

supported in recent years by top studbreeders, includingDeanGeddes, of TaiTapu, near Lincoln, and Peter Shearer,of Ohoka. In the beef cattle section, thetop breeders in recent years have beenClarence Timperley, and PhilWorthington, of Fernside.The calf section is also expected to be

a popular among the next generation.

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ANorthCanterbury­bred alpacahasmadehistory.StoneleighValentino, a 5­year­old

whitemale huacaya alpaca bredbyOhoka coupleChris andLiz Strack,wasnamed supremechampionhuacayaalpaca at theNationalAlpacaExpoatChristchurch lastweekend to become thefirst animal towin the title three times.Chris believes it is the first time the

sameanimal haswon supremechampionin breed classes at a nationalcompetition three times in eitherNewZealandorAustralia.Valentinowon the same title at the

NationalAlpacaExpoatHamilton lastyear.‘‘Wewere chuffed.Wewerenot

expecting it. Valentinohaswonhis agegroup championship every year,which ispretty unusual.He is a pretty specialanimal.’’The breed classeswere judgedby

‘‘highly respected international judge’’,British­bornAmericanAmanda vandenBosch,while last year’s judgewas anAustralian, Chris says.‘‘He’swonunderNewZealand,

Australian andAmerican judges, so thatis pretty amazing.‘‘Thismale is growing an excellent

quality, fine fleece at nearly five years ofage. This is reflected inhis show results,which areprimarily related to the fleecequality of the animal (althoughconformation is also a criteria forjudging).’’Valentino alsowon champion senior

huacayamale and championwhitehuacaya,while his fleecewon championseniormale huacaya fleece andbestwhite huacaya fleece.TheStracks hada very successful

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Lodge to Lodge . . . Runners in last year’s half marathon start fromMt Lyford. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Its time for the annual Lodge to Lodgehalfmarathon and 10kmBayleys 10kmrun/walk.It is the fifth year the popular event,

which follows the InlandRoad from theMt Lyford Lodge to theWaiau LodgeHotel, has been held.There is the opportunity to split the

halfmarathon in two and run it as arelay or to tackle the 10km race/walkstarting at theWandle Bridge.Kids can also take part with the

popular 2.5km race taking place again at1pmwith a prize for everyonewho takespart.Race director ClaudineBarnes says

the kids race ensures the day is a ‘familyfun day’ out.She is hoping formore ‘‘local’’

participation this year.‘‘Why drive for hours to an event if you

have a great one on your doorstep,’’ shesays.Last year therewas around 250

competitors over all the races took part,all enjoying the ‘‘amazing’’ sceneryalong the route.Claudine says this year a Lodge to

Lodge running shirt is availablewhichcan be pre­orderedwhen registeringonline atwww.lyfordholidayhomes.co.nz.As usual gearwill be transported free

from the start to the finish line and anextrawater station has been added onthe last stretch intoWaiau this year tohelp runners with that ‘‘last push to thefinish line, says Claudine.

When competitors reach the finishline the racemain sponsor, theWaiauLodgeHotel, will provide everycompetitor with a free standard drinkwhen race bibs are handed over.Claudine says once again there is

great prizes fromTheFrontrunner,MtLyfordHolidayHomes, Bayleys,

Mt Lyford Lodge and loads of spotprizes.Race volunteers helpingwith

marshalling, registration and other jobsto ensure the event runs smoothly, will,in themain, come from the LyfordRuralFire Servicewhich is fundraising tobuild a shed to house their new tanker.

Celebrationson the WaiauVillage GreenWaiauwill turn on a day of fun andentertainment onOctober 25.The Village Greenwill be packed

with art and craft and food stallsfrom 10amand therewill be a kidsdecorated bike competition, abouncy castle, face painting andmuchmore.Cars, bikes, machinery, stationary

engines and boats will be on displayin the school grounds off theHighfield Street entrance and areasked to assemble by 11am. Therewill be a gold coin donation.At 1.30pm there a grand parade

will be held featuring floats,vehicles, cars and bikes.Everyone joining in the funwill be

able to buy a ticket in a raffleorganised by theWaiau CitizensAssociationwhich includes abarbecue donated byMitre 10MegaRangiora and a folding picnic tabledonated by theWaiau LodgeHotel.Association president SueGalletly

says the raffle helps the associationto provide a great day out andencourages people into the town toenjoy all the visitor attractions,activities and entertainment it has tooffer.All display enquiries to Bev 315

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TheNorth Canterburywild pigpopulationwill be under attack atLabourweekend ­ October 24 to October25.Hunters will take to the hills in a bid

towin a prize in the annualWaiau PigHunt.All proceeds from this years

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behind the scenes helping the firebrigadewith fundraising and helpingorganise theWaiau PigHunt for severalyears.

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Spring Art ExhibitionOpening Night Thursday October 23rd, 5.00pm

All WelcomeWell-known Amuri Artist Lissa Holland has had severalsuccessful exhibitions. Recently Lissa was commissioned tocreate a large mural for La Toscana Restaurant in Te Anau.The 10-metre long masterpiece has created a great deal ofinterest with patrons. Fashion designer Trelise Cooper hasincorporated Lissa’s artwork in her popular label. Lissa’s stronguse of colour hs been further explored in this latest exhibitionby incorporating an interesting series of semi-abstracts withcontemporary themes. Make sure you see this exceptionalexhibition. The exhibition runs until November 9th.

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Enjoying the sights and sounds . . . Visitors relaxing at The Country Christmas Fete near Culverden last year.

A smorgasbord of Christmasgoodies, food and fashion at feteFashion, food, art, crafts andmuchmorewill help celebrate the 23­year of theChristmas Country Fete atWynyard,Culverden onOctober 30.Auckland­based fashion designer

LucyMcIntoshwill come home toNorthCanterbury tomake a guest appearancedisplaying her collections in amarqueefollowing her involvement in FashionWeek in Auckland.Lucy, formerly fromNorth

Canterbury, established her own labelin 2012,making an instant impressionwith her ability to blur the lines betweenclassic femininity and contemporaryfashion dedicated to quality, style andfit.Around 200 stallholders ­ 25 of them

fromWynyard ­ will grace the sprawlinglawns and gardens ofWynyard, a sheepand beef farm 12kms east of Culverdenand just 90minutes north ofChristchurch.Visitors can shop till they dropwith

everything fromChristmas Goodies,baby and children’s wear, skin care,clothing, plants and outdoor furniture,stationery and books, woodcraft,homeware, wine and food, on sale.Some old time favourites are

returningwhile some are new to the fetewhich continues to evolve under a newteamof enthusiastic youngwomen andthe steadying influence of some of itsoriginal founders.The Little Leather Companywill be

selling some of its handcrafted bags and

belts, Medici Studiowill be therewithsome vintage book assemblages, SweetMasonwill have edible treats in littleglass jars and Sunisnan ­ the originalmakers ofNewZealand black garlic­will also have a stall.Theywill be joined by local

stallholders selling everything fromplants, sweets and honey to socks,clothing and roses including theWaiauRose, Peony andPlantNursery, TheDecadent Fudge Co, OneDogNight,WOWClothing, Cosey Toes, RhodoDirect, andHurunuiHigh CountryHoney.Michael Van deElzen, celebrity

television chef, will present in thisyear’s FMGDemonstration Tent.Mike is passionate about creating

healthy foodwhich is fast and costeffective.His theme is ‘Nutritious andDelicious

Food, and hewill give two freepresentations in themarquee 10.45amand 2pm.LouDavison, a foundingmember of

the fete, andwho is involved inmarketing and advertising, saysAssemblyRequired andPor Sutton ofChristchurchwill provide ,music in thegarden and in the prepaid lunch areawhich is once again being catered for byWhite Tie Catering.Over 5000 people fromAuckland to

Invercargill are expected tomake thejourney toWynyardwhere for the firsttime a child care facility will be offered.

PolkaDots, the local Culverden Pre­School, will have a tent with qualifiedEarly Childhood Teachers on site forchildren to be dropped off to for the dayor an hour or two, somums can relax andenjoy their retail experience.This needs to be pre­booked as there

is limited space and is proving to be verypopular so visit The Christmas CountryFetewebsite.Many visitors return annually to the

fete ­ one of the largest inNewZealand­ andmake aweekend of their trip toNorth Canterbury visiting nearby towns,theHanmer Springs Thermal Pools andSpa and taking in themany activities inthe area, including Art in aGarden andBack toWaiau celebrations.

The two tickets to The ChristmasCountry Fete atWynyard, nearCulverden onOctober 30, have beenwonbyWendy duToit. TheNews thanks allthosewho entered the competitionwithall of thembeingworthy of receiving thetickets.

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Onwatch . . . AMoamade from steel triesto escape the attention of a giant eagle at Artin a Garden last year. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES.

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Guardedby theSouthernAlps, Flaxmere,nearHawarden is gearing up for its 11thArt in aGarden.With over 70 entries, themajestic

gardenswill be transformed into anoutdoor sculpture extravaganza,whilethe convertedwoolshedwill house art,pottery and glass, jewellery, silver andfurniture.Thepopular eventwill run from

October 30 toNovember 2 andorganiserPipMillar, says the exhibitionwillprovide something for everyone.Just over anhour fromChristchurch

and 25minutes fromWaipara, theexhibition is one ofmany events takingplace in theHurunui during lateOctober.Pip says a difference this year, is their

emerging artists. To try andpickupon thetalents of younger people andencouragethem to take their skills further, twoyoungsters have been chosen as this yearsemerging sculptor andartist.HenryTurner is the 2014 emerging

artist andwill be exhibiting his sketchesanddrawings,whileTuscanPapworth isthe emerging sculptor. At 12­years­old,Tuscan is following in the footsteps of hisfatherRussell, who is also exhibitingsculptures.A section is also set aside for children to

exhibit their sculptures andartworkalongside someofNewZealand’srenowned sculptors.Youngsters fromeight to 15 years old can create theirsculpture fromanymaterials, but theymust be able to copewith the outdoors asthis iswhere theywill be exhibited.There is also a class to create or

decorate amailboxwhich also needs to be

able towithstand the elements as theywill be displayed outside too. In the adultexhibition, guest sculptor this year isBenFoster fromKaituna,withNicholasDillon fromMarlborough as guest artist.OnSaturday, children canhave a go at

creating their ownbowl. GoPotteryCeramic Studiowill hold a ‘‘FunwithBubbles’’ classwhere all sorts of bubblesare provided for children to paint andcreate their ownbowl,whichwill beglazed and fired. The class runs from

10.30am to 12.30pmand the cost is $35 perchild. BonSuterwill be holding the everpopular limestone carving classwhereBon takes the children through carvingtechniques andhelps themcreate theirown sculpture. The classwill run from10am to 12pmonSunday and the cost is$35.Each child that visits the exhibitionwill

be given anactivity sheet to fill out as theywander through the gardens. Once it iscompleted, it can behanded in andwill gointo a draw towin somegreat prizes.Art in aGardenwouldn’t be complete

without its livemusic andonThursdayafternoon, theStAndrewsStringQuartetwill play from4.30pm to 7pm, heraldingthe opening of the event. OnFriday, from12pm to 3pm,Radius ­HarryHarrisonand JustineSwill entertain the crowdswhile onSaturday, SuzieDand theSaxBrotherswill play. OnSunday, TheJamesons IrishBandwill play between12pmand3pm.Food is available throughout theday in

the formof gourmet picnic lunchboxesand cafe style food and traditional icecreamwafers. Locally grownwines, teaand coffeewill also be available.Withsculptures ranging from the fun and funkyto high endpieces for serious collectors,Art in aGardenprovides a visual feast forall ages andbudgets. St Johnand theCancer Societywill also once again besupportedwith raffles and stalls atFlaxmere.Tickets ($20 adults, school children

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Extravaganza . . . Fireworks light up the sky aboveWaiau at last year’s event. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

The skies will light up over Waiau onNovember 1.The annual Waiau Community

Fireworks event, a much anticipatedcommunity event that has beenrunning for the past 21 years, is beingheld at theWaiau Rugby grounds.The techni­coloured extravaganza is

organised by a small enthusiasticcommittee with the help of theWaiauVolunteer Fire Brigade.But committee chair Kirsten

Dimbleby says a huge amount of workhappens throughout the year to makethe night a success.This includes fundraising and

applying for grants ­ to ensure there isenough in the coffers to make the nightone to remember ­ booking stalls andentertainment to organisingvolunteers, ordering the fireworksand choreographing­setting up thedisplay for the night.The event continues to grow in

popularity and numbers ­ possibly as aresult of the price increase of personalfireworks and their availability,together with the stricter regulationsfor public events.‘‘TheWaiau display is done by

qualified pyrotechnics and thecommittee ensures the safetyregulations are met and any riskminimised as much as possible inorder to bring the community thesafest show possible,’’ says MsDimbleby.Last year the largest crowd ever

turned out and things look to be ontrack to equal that, if not better thatthis year.However, the committee is working

hard to ensure the ‘‘the communityfeel and family orientated’’ nature ofthe event is not lost as this is what theannual event is well known for.To cater for the larger crowds the

committee has organised extraentertainment for the children andyoung at heart, including inflatableclimbing walls and zorb balls,alongside the regular Mini jeeps, ponyrides, and bouncy castles.Children’s entertainer Melanie

Poppins will wow the youngsters withher magic shows throughout theevening and local band ‘Test of Time’will play.Patrons are welcome to get up and

boogie or just sit back and enjoy theatmosphere.Ms Dimbleby says people are also

welcome to bring their own picnics orgas barbecues to cook their own foodbut there will also be a variety of food

and drinks available on site as well.‘‘Making the most of the Halloween

celebrations children are invited tocome in Halloween costume withprizes for various catagories awardedon the night,’’ she says.People bringing vehicles are asked

to respect those directing car parkingand traffic flow as they are essential toensuring safety on the grounds.‘‘We would like to thank NZ Safety

for sponsoring the committeemembers and parking teamwith Hi Vizvests to help make them identifiableamong the crowd and easily spottedfor those with any questions orconcerns.’’The rugby club grounds are on the

Leader Road and the gates will open at5pmEntry is $10 per person or $40 per

car. Pre­schoolers are free.‘‘We ask that dogs and personal

fireworks, including sparklers, be leftat home,’’ says Ms Dimbleby.

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Poultry enthusiast . . . North Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon Club presidentMurrayHarneiss.

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Poultry continues to be a populardrawcard at the Northern (Rangiora)Agricultural and Pastoral Show.North Canterbury Poultry and

Pigeon Club president MurrayHarneiss says entries are down for this

year’s poultry section, but having apresence at the Rangiora show onOctober 25, provides a number ofbenefits for the club.Just 83 entries have been received

for this year’s poultry section, which isa lot lower than the club’s annual showheld at the Rangiora ShowgroundsduringMay, which attracts between400 and 600 entries. But A&P showentries have never been high, he says.‘‘We don’t get a lot of entries, but we

always seem to pick up a few newexhibitors and we get pretty goodjunior entries. I don’t knowwhere theycome from, but it’s good to get a fewkeen, young exhibitors along, so youcan gently break them into the art ofshowing.‘‘It’s really more of a promotion for

the club. It seems to be one of themostpopular sites as the poultry alwaysseems to be full and people often comeback and have another look.‘‘We always seem to get children

lining up at the rope waiting forjudging to finish so they can come andhave a look, and the kids (with chooksentered) always get excited if they winsomething, even if it’s only a couple of50 cent pieces.’’The club is one of several

throughout the South Island to benefitfrom the Tedbri Trust, set up by acouple of keen poultry breeders, toprovide prize money andNew Zealand

(South Island) Poultry, Pigeon andCage Bird Association certificates forpoultry sections A&P shows, MrHarneiss says.The poultry section is held in the old

produce shed at the back of thegrandstand, which just happens to benext to the club’s storage shed, makingit easier for the club’s ageingcommittee to set up the display.Mr Harneiss says poultry have been

connected with the Rangiora show fordecades and he remembers tents beingused at past shows to accommodate thepoultry, before the club entered intomore permanent arrangements withthe Northern A&PAssociation.‘‘I can remember a wet show day one

year ­ it was horrible. And when youget a really hot day, it’s even worse.‘‘Today we just wouldn’t do it.’’While poultry have a long

association with the Rangiora show,they have only been a recent additionat other A&P shows, with theNorthCanterbury club providing cages topoultry sections at the Harwarden,Amuri andMalvern (Sheffield) shows

in recent years, Mr Harneiss says.‘‘Those northern shows never used

to have poultry, but they have gotpeople interested in poultry in thoseareas nowwhichmakes a differenceand it’s surprising what differentbreeds are out there now.‘‘Some of themore unusual breeds,

like houdins (a French chook) arepopping up now, so all that helps theart of showing poultry to grow.’’However, the challenge remains

how to get people willing to getinvolved in the administration side ofthings, he says.After hosting the national show for

large game fowl this year, Mr Harneisssays the club will be back to hosting itsnormal show next May, with theattention of poultry breeders being onthe national poultry show being heldin Oamaru in July.‘‘But we do have the advantage of

being early in the season, so peopleare starting to get a bit interested intheir chooks and they’re keen to gettheir new stock into the show pen tosee howwell they line up.’’

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Rhododendrons. . . Hundreds ofRhododendronswill feature durin gtheAshley Gorge Garden Experience.

The hidden delights of Ashley Gorgewill be unveiled during agardenexperience on Labour Day, Monday,October 27.Six private gardens, including the

Birch Hill Homestead Gardens, willbe open to enjoy during the AshleyGorge Garden Experience.Over 350 rhododendrons will be on

display, along with quilts which willfeature at the Ashley Gorge reserve,Prowse House and Cob House and aFirst WorldWar Memorial will be partof the Ashley Gorge GardenExperience. The event is to help raisefunds for the Reynolds HeritagePavilion ­ where the Log Cabin oncestood and­ which is being revived andrebuilt by the Ashley Gorge ReserveAdvisory group to feature as a shelterand information centre. Now indisrepair, the Log Cabin is on the siteof Mrs Reynold’s home, a formercaretaker, and was once used tomanage the camping sites and providepicnickers and campers with lollies,icecreams, morning and afternoonteas. The group has been hard at workfundraising to get the ReynoldsHeritage Pavilion, which will featurea solid back wall supporting aninformative educational panel aboutthe history, geography, flora andfauna of the gorge reserve, under way.The Garden Experience begins at

10am and will finish at 4pm and will beheld wet or fine. People areencouraged to bring their lunch andpicnic at the Ashley Gorge.Tickets ­ $15 prepaid, $18 on the day,

school children free ­ are available atWoodend Nurseries, Querky Style ­Cust, Kaiapoi I Site, All Wood Trees,Texture plants, Terra Viva GardenCentre, Emma’s Oxford, PortstoneGarden Centre, Amberley Flowers andGarden and the Ashley Gorge HolidayPark.For more information email

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Farmlands Amberley team, from left: Dennis Mclean, Alison Stockwin, Ian Rouse,Gordon Rodgers, Roger Chambers, Martin Murchison, Simon Thorne,

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A new purpose-built FarmlandsAmberley store is open for businessat 22 Courage Road.

Trading at the new store began onOctober 13 and a grand opening isplanned on October 29, to whichthe district’s clients are invited.

In-store specials will be runninguntil October 31 to celebrate themove from Carters Road to thenew Courage Road store, whichhas been designed to meet thecontinued growth of business.

Formerly know as CRT, the co-operative was rebranded about15 months ago, after the mergerof Farmlands Co-operative in theNorth Island and the CRT Co-operative in the South Island.

Both companies were well-established co-ops with more than100 years’ service between them.

With the merger, the newrebranded company has about58,000 Farmlands shareholdersnationwide, and more than 81stores nationwide.

Amberley Business managerGordon Rodgers, who has beenwith the company for over 20 years,says the company has outgrown itsmain highway site.

``It is a step in the right direction.“The expansion shows ourdedication to the local markets inAmberley and North Canterburyand continues to reflect farmingconfidence,’’ he says.

Growth had prompted a search formore suitable premises, with theCourage Road property offeringparking for up to 20 vehicles and alarger yard where trucks and trailershave easier access.

``The actual shop is not a lot biggerbut it allows for a better lay out ofproducts, is clean and tidy, bird andcat proof,’’ he says.

Gordon has experienced allaspects of the company sincebeginning at the Montreal Street,Christchurch site in 1994. Hetook over the management of theRangiora store before hitting theroad as a Technical Field Officeroffering support to clients.

However, when Cuddon andStewart was bought into thecompany and there were ``toomany reps’’ on the road, he tookup an offer seven-and-half yearsago to become Amberley Business

Manager.

He says the business is still sited inthe middle of the town and is opento everyone, not just shareholders.

A great asset of the business hasalways been the helpful, friendlyand knowledgeable staff who willcontinue to make shopping there apositive and satisfying experience.

``There is plenty of people in-storeand Technical Field Officers on-the-road to help customers with adviceabout products and how best tomeet their needs.

``I thank our shareholders for theirloyal support of the Amberley storeover the years,’’ he says.

Many North Canterbury folk,especially rural dwellers, arealready familiar with the CRT Card,which has more than 6000 CardPartner outlets for purchasing itemsfrom furniture and electronics totractors and other farm inputs suchas power, telephone and internet.

So while the focus is on the ruralsector, Farmlands Amberley hasplenty to offer town residents aswell. An advantage of belonging tosuch a major national co-operativeis that Farmlands rigorouslyevaluates and tests a broad rangeof products before making finalselections for its stores.

``We understand our shareholders’expectations and take a long-termview based on the best quality forthe best price,’’ says Gordon.

Standard supplies at Farmlandsare animal health and managementproducts, apparel, electric andother fencing, farm merchandise(tools, cleaning equipment,mailboxes), nutritional products,water management, maintenance,woolshed and dairying equipment,leisure goods, machinery,chemicals and much more.

Although the business still has a co-operative structure with significantmembership advantages, everyone- shareholders and the generalpublic alike - is welcome to comein and have a look at the newdevelopment, check out the hugeproduct range and even find outabout becoming a shareholder ifthey wish.

``Pop in and have a look around. Weare looking forward to welcomingeveryone to our new Amberleystore,’’ Gordon says.

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AtholEarl, said interest in the60hectarepropertywaskeenwith thepropertyattracting considerable enquiry frompeoplewithan interest in thedairy sector.‘‘This is awell­set­up smaller farm,

presently leasedandconservatively farmedasa cattle finishingunit.‘‘It features a four­bedroomhome ina

sheltered garden settingwithnumerousoutbuildings, plus good sheepandcattle

yards.‘‘On theday, twobidders competeduntil

the farmwas soldunder thehammerat$1.67million, after 25bids,’’MrEarl said.‘‘For some time,wehavehada supply­

demand imbalance,withplenty ofpurchasers eager to acquire rural propertyinCanterbury and few farmerswilling tosell.This andanother sale atHororata

showed that althoughdairy farmerswerefacing somechallengeswith thepayoutforecast, for thosewith a longer­termoutlookdemand to invest in or consolidatefarmownershiphasnot abatedand, ifanything, is stronger thanever.’’

More rural support neededFederatedFarmers is calling formorefunding for ruralmental health.While the 169 farmerswho committed

suicide since 2007­2008 eclipses the 112peoplewho have tragically died inagricultural occupational deaths, thistoll has gone largely unnoticed asidefrom the families and communities ittouches, FederatedFarmers health andsafety spokeswomanKatieMilne says.‘‘NewZealand’s farmer suicide rate is

a national disgrace. After this year’srelease of the provisional suicidestatistics, we asked the Coronial Servicesto drill down into howmany farmerscommitted suicide in 2013/2014.‘‘The answerwas a staggering 22

farmers including sevenwomen, showinghowmental health on­farm is not amalepreserve. Six farmerswere under the ageof 24 and ten over the age of 50.‘‘Meanwhile,WorkSafeNZ’s

provisional toll for agricultural deaths,covering the 2013 calendar year, standsat 18. I don’t for aminutewish todownplay the importance of health andsafety, but you are also talking a huge gapin funding for what ismore visible.’’

As amember of RuralHealth AllianceAotearoaNewZealand (RHAANZ),FederatedFarmers is aware of thedisparities in funding formental health,MsMilne says.‘‘We’re not looking formoney to be

thrownwilly­nilly becausedepression.org.nz shows how smartspending can get cut through. There’s nodoubt Sir JohnKirwan has saved lives,while inspiringDougAvery, a pastLandcorp Agricultural Communicator oftheYear, to go public as a farmer ‘JK’.‘‘Yet programmes like this need to be

backed up on the ground in ruralNewZealand. A big issue for our guys stemsfrom the turnover ofmedicalprofessionals in rural areas becausemutual trust is vital to combat depressionand tackling our suicide toll.FederatedFarmers national president

DrWilliamRolleston, who is a farmerand former general practitioner,believes farmers put off going to their GPuntil they have a list of ailments.‘‘This ‘saving it up’, is part farming

culture and part a lack of ready access tothe healthcare services that they need.’’

Sheep profit focus

Mark Zino (left) and his brother Sam.

Increasing sheepprofitability is the focusof a fielddayatCheviot nextThursday.Beef+LambNewZealand ishostinga

sheepprofit partnership fielddayat theCheviotGolfClub, onCampbellRoad, onThursday,October 23, from1pmto5pm.FacilitatorWayneAllan says the field

day is anopportunity to ‘‘hearhow theBeef+LambNZsheepprofit partnershipmembers areworking towards fiveper centannual increases inproductivity andprofitability on their farms’’.Discussion topics include strategies for

improving sheepproduction throughbetterfeedingat critical timesand ‘‘strategicnutritionon sheep farms’’ ledbyDrGlennJudson, ofAgricom.Beef+LambNZsheep industry supplier

of the yearMarkZino, ofHawarden,willalsodiscuss ‘‘production requirements forthemarket’’.The fielddaywill also includea farm

visit toChrisHewett’s property onStateHighwayOnenearDomett, southofCheviot, andwill concludewith abarbecueprovidedbyNorthCanterburyVetClinic.Formore information, contactWayne

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Local farmer judges in UruguayBy AMANDA BOWES

Champion . . . Jim Sidey (left), interpreter Katherine, co­judge Pablo Paysse and twoworkers with the champion corriedale ram fromMonzon Chico Stud in Uruguay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Following in the footsteps of his great­uncle JamesLittle,Hawarden farmer JimSidey recently had thehonourof judgingCorriedales at thebiggest show inUruguay,theExpoPradoShow.Only the thirdNewZealander tobe

invited to judgeat theprestigious event andthe fifth generationofCorriedale founder,JamesLittle, Jimspent twodays judgingthemost popular sheepbreed inSouthAmerica.The10­day show isUruguay’s showcase

of livestockandagricultureandalongwith353 sheepexhibited, 679 cattle, horses,goats, pigs andchickenswerealso judged.Onhis first day, Jimwas judgingnon

registered, pure­bredcorriedales,whichincludedewes, ewehoggets and rams.Allthe sheepwere shown inwoolly conditionandwouldbe linedup in groupsof six tobejudged.Onday two, judgingof the stud sheep

tookplaceandwent on from9amto5pm.Jimsayshis co­judge,PabloPaysse,

spoke someEnglish, but theyalsohadavery good interpreter.‘‘Wegot on reallywell anddidn’t have

anydisputes over theplacings of the sheep.The ramswerehugeand theywereallhalteredand ledaround the ringbeforebeing inspected.’’With theewes judged in themorningand

the rams in theafternoon, itwas a full dayfor the two judges.In theevening Jimgavea speechat a

corriedalebreeders’ cocktail dinner,whichhe sayswasabit nervewracking.After the twodays judging, several days

were spent travellingUruguay to visit themajorbreeders. Jimsays the countryside isvery similar toNorthCanterbury, but thefarmswere largeand far apart. At timestherewouldbe12hours of travelwithatwo­hour visit.The first visit toSanPedrodeTimote,

whichdates back to the 1700swhenJesuitsran thehugeholding. In 1790 theywere

expelled fromSouthAmericaand severalwell­known familieswent on to farmatSanPedro.From the late 19th century itwasfarmedby theGallinal family,withDrAlbertoGallinal a great believer in thecorriedalebreed.In the 1990s themainhomesteadwas

soldwith 500hectares and isnowrunasaluxury tourist resort.DrAlbertoGallinal’ssons still farm the rest of the land, runasindependentunits of around3000ha to4000ha. In its heyday, SanPedro coveredsome40,000ha.Thenext stud they visitedwasLa

Carolina, ownedbyMazoPaysse, the fatherof Jim’s co judge.On the farm, 60 ramhoggetswerebrought in for Jim to judgeon­farmandhewaspleasedwhenhis choicestalliedupwithanearlier on­farmselectionof the sameanimals.Jimsaysmost of the stockwork is doneby

the gauchos,whomainly ridehorses.Hehasbeen invitedbacknext year to

judgeat the showagain, the first timeaNewZealand judgehasbeenaskedbacktwice.Hewill also go toBrazil to judgetheir corriedales.

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Guest speaker . . . Former Black Cap PeterFultonwill be a guest speaker at the OxfordCricket Club’s jubilee dinner. AP PHOTO

Mitchell’s paddockhelped foster a cricketclub inOxford.OnOctober 26, 1889,Oxfordhosted

neighbourCarletonatMitchell’s paddock,amatch thatOxfordwon.Thiswasdespite apracticematchon

October 5not being verywell supportedbecauseof rain thepreviousdaymakingconditions onMitchell’s paddockdifficult.TheOxfordandCustObserver read

following thepractice: ‘‘Thosepresentwent in for apractice andconsidering thestate of the ground somereally good formwas shownby theplayers’’.That eveningameetingwasheldat

Mitchell’s to elect theofficers for the year.DrWeldwaselectedpresident,DrLeecaptain,MrReston treasurer andsecretary.Ryder,Brown,Parkinson,DalleyandSmithwereelected to the committee.From its roots inMitchell’s paddock the

clubevolvedandbyDecember 1889 itwaslooking to organise ‘‘outside’’ gamesand it‘‘behoves the local players to get all thepracticepossible, unless theywish tobebeatenall round’’.By 1893 itwasplaying teams suchas

Amberley,whichbeatOxford in thedecidingmatch in theNorthCanterburyAssociationCup.Aconcretewicketwas laidatPearson

Park ­whichhasbeen lost in theannals oftime. Itwas coveredwithamattingmadefromcoconut fibreandat eachend therewasheavy canvaswhere thebatsmen stood.Preparations for a game involved

sweeping the concrete strip, puttingdownthemattingandpegging it.The clubhad theuseof a room

underneath the grandstand inPearsonPark to storemats, gear and its records.Unfortunately the grandstandburnt to

the ground in1964withheavy losses for theclub, includingall itsminutebooksdatedbefore 1955, leavinga lot of history lost.However, the club continues to thrive

andwhile it took sometime ­ 1965­1966 ­ forit tohavea seniorA sideaccepted into thecompetition, it has goneon to takecompetition titles onoccasions.AtLabourweekend theOxfordCricket

Clubwill celebrate its 125th jubileewitharound100peopleattending fromNelson,to theWestCoast andBalclutha.Aconversazioneat theOxfordWorkingMen’sClubonSaturdayevening.A jubileedinneronSundayeveningwill

featureSir JohnHansenas toastmaster,andCanterbury captainand recentBlackCapbatsmanPeterFultonand formerCanterburyplayerBradDoody, bothOxford stalwarts, as guest speakers.Oxford canalsoboast SallyFrahm,

another clubplayer, reachingCanterburyrepresentative status.

Sefton too goodSeftonwasted no time chasing downamodest effort fromAmberley in the latestround of the combinedCanterburyCountry Cricket competition.It took just 14.1 overs tomuster the 98

runs required, withMatt Laffey blasting70 runs from just 56 balls.Early in the day a contest looked likely

asMikeTayles smashed 34 from23 balls,to have his side up to 39 in the seventhover.After his demise, Amberley collapsed as

AndrewLaffey returned the outstandingfigures of three for three off his nineovers, equaling a club record.Amberley 97 (41.1 overs;MTayles 34; A

Laffey 3/3, J Tapper 3/26,NGrainger 2/25)lost to Sefton 98/1 (14.1 overs;MLaffey70no).Southbrook dismissed SouthMalvern,

which scoredmore than 300 last week, fora paltry 114. It thenwasted no timesecuring the victory losing just onewicket.AshAndrews andAndrewRobertson

scored themajority of the tally, withAndrews a particularly good form.Oxford defeatedLincoln, which had

upset competition heavyweights Leeston/

Southbridge last week.Chasing a belowpar score of 149Oxford

didmakeheavyweather of the chase, buteventually got home sevenwickets down.Theywere 102 for seven, so the pairing

ofMarkHogarth and club debutantSanjay didwell.It was a fitting farewell for Geoff

Macfarlane, who due toworkcommitments, will be unavailable for theside, but has donemuch in recent years tohold the side together.On Sunday, Canterbury Country began

theirMetro one day campaignwith athreewicketwin over theCanterburyunder 20’s.The total 151 didn’t look an imposing

one atMainpowerOval, but Countryconspired to lose regularwickets in thechase so therewas interest until the end.JeremyBentonwas the pick of the

Country bowlerswhileHenryNichollsmade themost progresswith the bat.Country eventuallywon in the 39th over.CanterburyUnder 20 151 (L Carter 32,H

Paterson 27; Benton 3/16,WWilliams 2/19,MRoss 2/31, S Stewart 2/43 lost toCanterburyCountry 155/7 (Nicholls 46; BCorburn 2/36, BThatcher 2/30).

Rangiora bridge resultsSaturdayPairs:North/South: Dawn Simpson/JeanetteChatterton equal first.East/West: Jan Campbell/RuthBoulton 1.MondayAfternoon Individual:N/S: Tini VanDeLoo/

HelenDunn 1, SueMcIlroy/RobinHassall 2, JeanetteJoyce/Liz Partridge 3.E/W: TomRose/Richard Luisetti 1, Junette

McIntyre/Judith Calder andColleen Adam/Anita

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through a rough time, sowewant to givewomen an opportunity to come togetherand hear some inspiring speakers andenjoy a time of pampering.’’Speakers include Christchurch

counsellor RichardBlack, Kaiapoicounsellor and novelist Belinda Stott andWoodend teenagerNikita Turner, who

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Senior citizen fun

Celebration . . . A ‘‘wedding’’ is acted out byPresbyterian Support staff at an InternationalDay of the Older Person celebration at JohnKnox Presbyterian Church onWednesday,October 8.

Waimakariri’s senior citizenswerecelebrated in style last week.Around 85 people attended a ‘‘Spring

Fling’’ celebration at Rangiora’s JohnKnox Presbyterian Church onWednesday, October 8, in lieu of theInternational Day of theOlder Person,held annually onOctober 1.Presbyterian Support servicemanager

Vicki Lucas said the afternoon featured avariety concert, raffles and afternoon tea.‘‘They’re a good crowd and they seem

to have really enjoyed it.Whenwe did‘TheHokey Pokey’ therewere a few armsgoing, whichwas good.’’October 1 each year is recognised as

the International Day of the OlderPerson andwas established by theUnitedNations in 1990. The purpose ofthe celebration is to recognise the plightof the elderly and to give someenjoyment, withmany older peopleliving on their own today.

Ford Mustangs celebrationNorth Canterbury roads will be stirredby the sound of Mustangs on October 26.Around 200 of themwill take to the

roads during the 2014 FordMustangNational Convention for a traditional‘‘pony run’’, spot of country air, lunchand amuseum visit.This year’s convention, the 35th such

event in New Zealand, will be thebiggest ever held, befitting theaccompanying special celebrations forthe 50th anniversary of the iconic andlegendary FordMustang.It opens in Christchurch on October

24 with 225Mustangs registered from

the very earliest 1964models to thelatest 2014 import.They will be on public display at

Turner’s Car Auctions in Detroit Place,adjacent to Hagley Park south onSaturday, October 24, before aninformal gathering on Saturday night tocelebrate theMustang in New Zealandmotorsport.There will be a gala dinner, a closed

track day at Ruapuna and participationin the Targa Tour opening stages on thePort Hills.For more information go to

www.nzmustang.com/2014convention.

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| Properties for sale throughout North Canterbury

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NORTH CANTERBURY

Oxford | 11 Harewood RoadOpen Home Sunday 1.00 to 2.00pm

Quality Family Home. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy this outstanding fourbedroom, two bathroom home, set in a beautifully landscaped garden, with asecure and private back section. With two sunny living areas, four generousbedrooms and a large double internal access garage, this will make an excellentfamily home in the vibrant town of Oxford. Tastefully redecorated. Features includeMasport woodburner with wetback, heat transfer unit, extensive underfloor heatingand a ceiling fan making it easy to heat the whole house. The well-regarded schoolis a short walk away as are the many cafes, shops, library, medical centre, fitnesscentre and numerous clubs as well as the popular Oxford market. | Property ID RA1602

Price $449,000Contact Maurice Newell 027 240 1718

Here is 129 hectares which has historically wintered500 – 600 cows and finished store lambs with thebonus of location – only 10km to the thriving villageof Oxford and 7km to the Waimakariri Gorge forfishing.

Fully deer fenced and well subdivided into 22paddocks with a central lane, this well set up propertyoffers many options with a full complement of farmbuildings including a raised board shearing shed,modern cattle yards and a deer handling shed.

The property has twelve units of county watersupplied for the reticulated scheme and goodannual rainfall. Our Vendors are motivated and haveambitions set on taking the next step to grow theirbusiness, so here is your chance to take advantage ofthe nutrient baseline of 39 and Lismore silty loam soils.

If you are looking for dairy support property thatis consistently growing kale for wintering, rapefor summer finishing, oats for cereal silage pluspermanent and short rotation rye grass, look no

further. Established trimmed shelter and a generous,open plan four bedroom home in an establishedsetting completes this picture.

Farmlands Real Estate is proud to offer thisoutstanding property to the market with all offersinvited. Early inspection is a must. For further detailsplease call Matt Collier 027 205 6626 or MalcolmGarvan 027 231 4425 of Farmlands Real Estate.

Dairy Support / Finishing

Price – Offers Invited

October 16, 2014

Oxford - 129 Hectares

For more details please contactMatt Collier 027 205 6626 orMalcolm Garvan 027 231 4425of Farmlands Real Estate

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For Sale

New Listing | Hawarden40.6 Hecatres

Large Lifestyle. Outstanding bare land block with an ideal buildingplatform. Oaks, Elms and Macrocarpas are a feature, as well as theoutstanding mountain views. This could be a large lifestyle block, oradditional finishing land. The predominantly Temuka soil and the flatcontour, allow for cropping with the option of leasing to a neighbour.An excellent land bank at prices well below similar land in theWaimakariri district. Currently in eight main paddocks and situatedunder 4km from Hawarden, with an area school, golf course, shopsand a garage. | Property ID RA1603

Price$690,000 plus GST

InspectionBy appointment

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Business Development AwardWinner 2013 / 2014

At our recent Farmlands Real Estate conference, Maurice Newellreceived our top achiever’s Business Development Award. He hasdeveloped a substantial client base who subscribe to his PropertyMarket Brief, many of these are buyers who receive regular updatesof properties on the market. Maurice is both patient and tenaciousand has an ability to quickly find solutions to any challenge, for helpon how to market your property contact Maurice.

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718

Oxford | 82 Browns Rock Road129 Hectares

Dairy Support / Finishing. Fully deer fenced with central lane, 22paddocks excellent shape for efficiency. Nutrient baseline of 39.Raised board shearing shed, modern cattle yards and a deer shed.Established trimmed shelter. County water supplied for reticulatedscheme 12 units water. 850mm annual rainfall. Open plan fourbedroom dwelling. Kale for wintering, rape for summer finishing, oatsfor cereal silage, permanent and short rotation rye grass. A well set upproperty with many options, fantastic wintering country set up for dairysupport or finishing all classes of livestock. | Property ID DA1618

PriceOffers Invited

InspectionBy Appointment

ContactMatt Collier 027 205 6626Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Top Lifestyle Property SalesWinner 2013 / 2014

At our recent Farmlands Real Estate conference, MalcolmGarvan was awarded for being one of our Top Ten salespeopleand also taking out the award for Top Lifestyle Propertysalesperson. Malcolm’s hard work and attention to detail helpshim achieve maximum results. He provides a professional andfriendly service to his clients, if you would like advice on how tomarket your property contact Malcolm.

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Open Home11 Harewood RoadOxford

Price$449,000

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Open Home Sunday 1.00 to 2.00pm. This four bedroom, two bathroom home, is set in a beautifullylandscaped garden, with a secure and private back section. With two sunny living areas, four generousbedrooms and a large double internal access garage. Tastefully redecorated. Masport woodburner withwetback, heat transfer unit, underfloor heating and a ceiling fan. The well-regarded school is a short walkaway as are the many cafes, shops, library and medical centre. | Property ID RA1602

Eyrewell Forest227A Main Race Road4.3 Hectares

PriceOffers Over $215,000

including GST

ContactMalcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Bareland Lifestyle Block. 4 hectares with no restrictive building covenants. Flat sheltered propertywith trees on two sides which give very good shelter. Own well, stock water race and small pond.Free draining soils, secluded location at the end of a cul-de-sac, electricity at entrance way, sharedtelecommunication receiver on the property. An attractive property, off Pesters Road, which will appealto buyers looking for privacy and seclusion. | Property ID RA1587

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872Marlborough

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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For Sale

New Listing | Marlborough25.7 Hecatres

Grand Land, Sites & Vistas. Ideal grazing block with superbpotential building sites capturing stunning panoramic vistas. Excellentconventional/electric fencing and all in pasture currently grazing cattle.Goldpine shed with attached self-contained smoko room, cattleyards, load out facility and centre race feed. Bore water, dam andsome irrigation water allocated. Planted recreation area has lawn area,pond, gazebo with BBQ and toilet facilities. RV 01/07/2014 $800,000.Opportunity to expand land area. | Property ID BL1130

PriceOffers invited

InspectionBy Appointment

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

Kaikoura | 193 Beach Road1,014m2

Lyell Creek Lodge. Situated on the Kaikoura Coast on State HighwayOne halfway between Christchurch and Picton finds this home andincome. Two storey eight bedroom, five bathroom lodge with openplan living and sea and mountain views. Private four year old threebedroom, two bathroom, double glazed manager’s residence withrural views. Potential to build business with growing trade. Motivatedvendor wants sold. | Property ID TU10370

Price$695,000 plus GST

InspectionBy Appointment

ContactKathy Thompson 021 229 0600

MarlboroughRedwood Pass Road153 Hectares

Price$600,000 plus GST if any

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

Gaze & Graze. Situated 12km approximately Southeast of Blenheim. This is an ideal bareland grazingblock for dairy grazers or more particularly dry stock with sheep and beef farming also an option. Theproperty is predominantly medium rolling contour with some steeper areas with a mix of pasture, smallwetland area and areas of manuka which may be of interest to apiarist’s with honey production in mind.Natural water from Utawai Creek, springs and dams. | Property ID BL1129

Marlborough224 Wrekin Road11 Hectares

PriceBy negotiation around

$950,000 plus GST on land

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

I Can See For Miles. Sited on a delightful elevated site overlooking the Brancott vineyards and towardFairhall. The near new 265m2 home comes complete with entertainers kitchen, three double bedrooms(master with en suite and walk in wardrobe) and superb adjoining living spaces. The rolling land is deerfenced into ten paddocks with water reticulated, and a peaceful park like native area has the potential fora secondary dwelling, wedding photography or for a homestay option. | Property ID BL1127

Farmlands Real EstateAmberley

Who’s all shiny and new?

Who has the newest real estate office in Amberley?

Who has purpose built windows to highlight andprofile your property?

Farmlands Real Estate Amberley

James MurrayYour Local Salesperson

Phone027 436 8103

Emailjames.murray@farmlands.co.nz

Visit86 Carters Road, Amberley

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872Marlborough

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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This week’s open homes in North CanterburyThursdayOctober16thClarkville2.00pm 2.30pm 236 Butchers Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi3.00pm 3.45pm 23 Fuller Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora5.30pm 6.00pm 11 Hawthorn Mews Harcourts Twiss Keir

SaturdayOctober18thBalcairn2.00pm 3.00pm 246 Gartys Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Clarkville2.00pm 2.30pm 236 Butchers Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi11.00am 11.45am 23 Fuller Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus12.30pm 1.00pm 11 Kuta Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 17 Pahua Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 133 Infinity Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 63 Tutaipatu Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora12:00pm 12:30pm 32 Huntingdon Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 3/92White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 11 Hawthorn Mews Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 2.00pm 5 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 27 Milesbrook Close Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 42 Southbrook Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 14A Percival Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 46 Oakwood Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.00pm 24 Carmichael Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Shirley1.30pm 2.00pm 51a Marshland Rd Harcourts Twiss Keir

Woodend2:00pm 2:30pm 100 Parsonage Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

SundayOctober19thAmberley11.00am 11.45am 69 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 2D Bank Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.45pm 2.30pm 188 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

12.45pm 1.30pm 12B Clayton Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Balcairn12.00pm 1.00pm 246 Gartys Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Casebrook3:15pm 3:45pm 4 Cavendish Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Clarkville1:00pm 1:30pm 231 South Eyre Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 236 Butchers Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Cust2.30pm 3.00pm 212 Howsons Road Waimak Real Estate

Eyrewell1.00pm 1.30pm 866 Harewood Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Hanmer Springs12.00pm 12.45pm 64 Conical Hill Road Waimak Real Estate

Kaiapoi11:00am 11:30am 10 Vickery Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 7 Jenkins Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 4.00pm 5 Tuhoe Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir12.30pm 1.00pm 26 Sterling Crescent Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 18Wyber Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 24 Porter Place Waimak Real Estate1.30pm 2.00pm 3bWillock Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 9a Cressy Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 2.45pm 42 Robert Coup Rd Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 18 Lillian Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.15pm 23 Fuller Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 43 Robert Coup Road Waimak Real Estate2.45pm 3.15pm 4 Footbridge Terrace Harcourts Twiss Keir

Linwood12.00pm 12.30pm F1/581 Gloucester Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Loburn1.00pm 2.00pm 99 Rossiters Road Waimak Real Estate

Mandeville12:00pm 12:30pm 38 Leyland Crescent Harcourts Twiss Keir

Ohoka12:00pm 12:30pm 101 Siena Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 2.00pm 2 Aschens Road Waimal Real Estate

Oxford11.00pm 11.30pm 14 Bay Road Waimak Real Estate11.30pm 12.30pm 23 Main Street Waimak Real Estate

12.00pm 12.30pm 2a Harewood Road Waimak Real Estate12.00pm 12.45pm 7 Transport Lane Harcourts Twiss Keir12.45pm 1.30pm 11 Transport Lane Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 163 High Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus10.00pm 10.30pm 15 Turvey Street Waimak Real Estate12.30pm 1.00pm 11 Kuta Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 17 Pahua Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 68 Tuitaipatu Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 125 Infinity Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora11.00pm 11.30pm 43 Southbrook Road Waimak Real Estate12.00pm 12.30pm 7b Parkhouse Drive Waimak Real Estate12:00pm 12:30pm 32 Huntingdon Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.45pm 22 Huntingdon Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1:00pm 1:30pm 201West Belt Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 11 Hawthorn Mews Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 131West Belt Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 2 Berkeley Close Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 7 Cassino Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 5 Cassino Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 4 Hegan Place Waimak Real Estate2.00pm 2.30pm 33 Riverview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 58 Oakwood Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 2.45pm 8 Galatos Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 24 Sandown Boulevard Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 42 Southbrook Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 23 Riverview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 9 Rata Street Waimak Real Estate2.30pm 3.00pm 14A Percival Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 20 Milesbrook Close Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 46 Oakwood Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 63White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.15pm 3.45pm 20 Martyn Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.00pm 24 Carmichael Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.00pm 13 Hassall Street Waimak Real Estate3.30pm 4.00pm 44 SequoiaWay Harcourts Twiss Keir

Wainoni1.15pm 2.00pm 1/25Wainoni Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Woodend12.00pm 12.30pm 138 Main North Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.45pm 17 Bowie Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2:00pm 2:30pm 100 Parsonage Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

For Sale

PULLETS Brown Shaver,POL, $25. Ph 027 4337720.

NO bees? Rent a beehive.Fully managed by regis­tered bee keepers. You getpollination plus honey.Phone 027 657 2007.

Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices

ATTENTION: FORMERSAWMILL WORKERSWHO WERE EMPLOYEDIN THE TIMBER INDUSTRYFROM 1950-1990The Ministry of Health is providing a Special Support Servicefor former sawmill workers who were historically exposed topentachlorophenol (PCP) during the course of their employment inthe 1950s to the late 1980s.

The Sawmill Workers Service aims to help people stay healthyby supporting the early detection of diseases, promoting healthylifestyles and reducing modifiable risk factors.

The Sawmill Workers Service is based on a free annual health checkdelivered by a primary healthcare team in a general-practice setting.

Getting more information

To receive an application pack or further information on the SawmillWorkers Service, please contact the Ministry of Health:

Special Support Service forFormer Sawmill WorkersMinistry of HealthPO Box 5013Wellington 6145Email: emailmoh@moh.govt.nzTelephone: 0800 288 588

Website:www.moh.govt.nz/dioxins

1012c9475-3/11-h

Public Notices

Waikari School

Confident, Respectful,Curious Kids

Mid TermBoard of Trustees

ElectionNominations are invited for theelection of two parentrepresentatives to the boardof trustees. A nomination formand a copy of the notice will beposted to all eligible voters.Additional nomination formscan be obtained from theschool office.Nominations close at noon onThursday 30th October 2014and may be accompanied by asigned candidate's statement.The voting roll is open forinspection at the school andcan be viewed during normalschool hours.There will also be a list ofcandidates' names, as theycome to hand, for inspection atthe school.The poll closes at noon onThursday 13th November2014

Caryn HuntReturning Officer

GardeningPEA STRAW, Compost,Coloured Aggregates, Bark& more. Huge range atWoodend LandscapeSupplies. Ph 03 312 2003.

Health & BeautyHOMEOPATHICconsultations, normally $601­1 1/2 hours, half price onMondays only. PhoneJennifer Mackinder(Dip.Hom) 03 314 8046.

WISDOM Counselling.For personal, couples, fam­ily, prof. MNZAC in N.Canty. One2one, ph orskype Michael 027 3408325. Also seewisdomcounselling.co.nz.

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

PoultryFREE range laying hens,available now. Phone 03310 2183, find us on face­book Chickenman Ltd.

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Situations Vacant

LEGAL RECEPTIONIST/WORD PROCESSOR

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiasticreceptionist/word processor for our Rangiora LawPractice.

The position is for Monday and Tuesday each weekbetween 8.30am and 5pm.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:• A professional, confident and discreet manner• Excellent communication skills• The ability to multi-task and prioritise• Excellent use of initiative• Accuracy with attention to detail• Experience in customer service• Accurate word processing skills

In return we offer a supportive,friendly and fun team towork with.

If you would like to be considered for this position,please forward your application by 24 October 2014 to:

Tania McKenzieWilliams McKenzie LawyersP O Box 46Rangiora 1485409

NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTREMACLEANS ISLAND, CHRISTCHURCH

A new and exciting position has arisen tooperate and manage the Equestrian SportsNew Zealand’s National Equestrian CentreSouth at McLean’s Island in Christchurch.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionateperson with experience in this dynamic andfast growing sport. This position would suit

an individual or a couple.

For any queries about the role pleasecontact Lisa Tennekoon on the email below

or 03 347 4694.

Applications, including CV must be sent toLisa Tennekoon - jem.roh@xtra.co.nz

no later than 24th.

Situations VacantSituations Vacant Situations Vacant

Casual RNs & HCAs –Oxford HospitalIf you’re a Registered Nurse or HealthcareAssistant looking for casual work in an idyllic ruralsetting, then Oxford Hospital has the answer!

Apply online via our careers site, or to find outmore information, please contact CharlotteDugdale, Recruitment Specialist,phone (03) 378 6580, emailcharlotte.dugdale@cdhb.health.nz

• Must be 11 years or older• Earn a little extra cash while staying fit• Must be enthusiastic, honest and reliable• Distributing The News / Flyers to residential letterboxes

Phone 03 314 8335for more details or emailinfo@thenewsnc.co.nz

• Please include your address, suburb and contact details

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Phone 03 314 8335for more details or emailinfo@thenewsnc.co.nz

• Please include your address, suburb and contact details

DELIVERERS REQUIREDIMMEDIATE STARTRangiora, Kaiapoi,

Woodend

SITE safe labourers, trafficcontrollers, machine oper­ators and general labourersrequired for work in Kaia­poi and Rangiora. PhoneJade Resourcing 66 OhokaRoad, Kaiapoi 327 0656.

TRUCK Driver, with Class4 licence, for silage seasonin Hurunui area. Phone 027264 9261 or 03 312 4892.

Situations WantedEX SHEEP AND BEEFfarmer, with Dip Ag and 14years exp, seeks position asFarm or Block Manager.Phone Alan 03 762 5048.

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

NORTH Canterbury TreeCare. Specialising in bigtrees in small spaces, longterm tree plans, advisoryservice, fully insured. Freequotes, prompt service.Phone Mike Gilbert 0800873 336.

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

TREE MAN felling, winddamage, sawing, big orbent, tangled trees okay, noproblem to cut gum, top­ping & man­lift truck av,Quoting 7 days. Phone 03312 6750.

Tuition

DigitalPhotography

Simple & Advanced. How to takebetter photos. News. Portraits.Sports. Calendars. Glamour.Photoshop. Top NZ tutors.Learn how to sell PR photos.

Ask for free information.Toll free 0800 801994

Ten writing courses on website.www.nzibs.co.nz

ROOFING

allroofs.co.nz• Concrete tile repairsand Painting

• Decramastic tilerechipping

• Moss & lichen removal

Discount PricesPh Peter 313-0022

STEELcut to lengthEngineering Fabrication

STEEL CANTERBURY LTD6 Cable St, Sockburn

P 943 6525 F 943 6527sales@steelcanterbury.co.nz

Full range of black,primed & galv.

Products: pipe, box,channel, angle & flat,

pay for what you need.Trade & retail sales.Open

Mon-Fri 8.00-4.30pm,Sat 8.00-12.00pm.

SCREEN PRINTING.For all your printingrequirements. T­shirts,Hoodies, Hi­Vis vests andpolos, Overalls, Caps etc.Please phone Heather 03313 0261 or emailnorstar@clear.net.nz.

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

PAINT SMART NOWLTD. For all your paintingneeds, 25 years experience.Phone Charley 03 319 8846or 027 920 8554.

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

Public Notices Public NoticesAmberley and District Resident’s Association

PUBLIC MEETINGCommunity developments in

AmberleyWednesday 29th October

Amberley Tin Shed, AmberleyDomain7.30 pm

The Gym, The new Pool, The Men’s Shed,Proposals for Amberley drinking water,

A strategy for Hurunui’s roadsAll welcome

Refreshments will be served after themeeting.

For more information contactYo Turnbull on 314-587514

84019

Scargill-Motunau Playgroup CommunityMeeting

Dear All Community,We require your attendance at a meetingabout the future ownership of the land andbuilding that playgroup occupy at Scargill. Atpresent, Plunket own the land and building andwith your input and support we might be ableto have it gifted back to the community.This meeting will take place on Tuesday 4thNovember at 7pm in the Scargill Hall.Please phone Charlotte Bowker on 314 3338if you have any questions before this meeting. 14

84009

Greta Valley SchoolBoard of Trustees Election

Nominations are invited for the election of two parentrepresentatives to the Board of Trustees.A nomination form and a notice calling for nominationswill be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomina-tion forms can be obtained from the school office.Nominations close at noon on Thursday October 30th2014 and may be accompanied by a signed candidatesstatement.The voting roll is open for inspection at the school andcan be viewed during normal school hours.There will also be a list of candidates' names, as theycome to hand, available for inspection at the school.Voting closes at noon on Thursday 13th November2014.Sue SinclairReturning Officer

PUBLIC MEETING TO ELECT A COMMUNITYTRUSTEE FOR THE KATE VALLEY

LANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST

The Kate Valley Landfill Community Trust has receivedmore than one nomination for the position of WaiparaSchool Catchment Community Trustee. Therefore, apublic meeting will be held on Monday, 3 November2014 at the Waipara Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Doorswill open from 6.30pm for those wanting to vote early.The public meeting will be chaired by current Trustchairman John Shepherd, and nominees will have theopportunity to make a presentation on what benefitsthey would bring to the community through the Trust.Nominees are:

• Jack Burrows• Paul Williams – seeking re-election

Those wishing to vote at the public meeting must beover 18 years of age, must reside permanently in theWaipara School Catchment area and be required tosign a register stating their name and address in orderthat eligibility to vote can be assessed.

A FultonSecretaryKate Valley Landfill Community Trust

CLAIRVOYANTmedium, clear accuratereadings with Holly. Phone03 314 9073.

AccommodationKAIAPOI. Mature, profes­sional couple, wanting 3bdrm house up to $450 pw.Please phone 03 383 9339or 027 829 5440.

WANTED to rent, 3­4bdrm house in Ashley /Sefton / Rangiora area,short term. Ph 027 6454719.

Automotive

CASH 4 Carsand 4WD'S

PH AutomotiveParts

03 313 7216DISMANTLING andbuying all models ofFalcons now. Please phone03 3125 064 .

Properties For Sale Properties For Sale

PRIVATE SALERangiora Central61 Blackett street

Handy to shops and school,permanent materials, 2 dblebdrms, sep kitchen, dining andlounge, log burner and heat-pump, large family room, dblegarage, BBQ and raised garden,glass house and garden shed.Asking price $399,000.Viewing by appointment

only.Contact owner 313 8731

Concrete ServicesAFFORDABLE 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 03312 7327.

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 Lease

LAND FOR LEASE

101 MaindonaldRoad, West Eyreton,

Rangiora

38 hectares of highlyproductive irrigatedsilt loam soils.Lease Term 2 years364 days commenc-ing on the 1st March2015with a possible rateof renewal for afurther term.Open Days forinspection 15th and16th of November2014.Time 10am until 2pmTender Documentscan be obtained byphoning Dave Clarkon (03) 4370 955 or027 767 7242.Email karenc5@hotmail.com

PetsDOG Exercising duo, fitmother and son, available 7days, to run, walk, swim,play or feed your loved pet,many years experience withcaring for animals, $20 p/h,friendly pets only. Ph/textTessa 021 053 2968.

Property Wanted

WANTED TOBUY

We are looking for10 acres with

house or 20 acreswith or withouthouse in the

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Cash buyerPH 0276 454 719

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HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIM

PH: Andrew027 407 8744A/h 03 327 7242

RURAL HEDGE TRIMMING &CLEAN UP SERVICES

IncludingTractor Mulching, Tub Grinding and

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Landscaping

• Landscaping• Gardening and Mowing• Total Property Maintenance• Total Section Makeover• Barking those hard to care for areas• Pavers & New PathsPhone 021 071 2524 03 313 1911 AH

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Contact Tonyfor a NO

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Home03 313 7605027 774 2751

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ALSO AVAILABLE -3.9 TON DIGGER WITH

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STEVE SCOTT0274 339 578

scottexcavation@hotmail.co.nz

Electrician

R Grant Electrical LtdAllan Pethig

Serving North Canterbury for 32 years• For all domestic & commercial repairs &

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PO BOX 69 RANGIORA. TEL: 03 313 7144MOB: 0274 321 534 FAX: 03 313 2144

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Garry W MechenRegistered Clinical Dental Techncian

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Concrete

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Phone 03 327 8341Fax 03 327 8343

Email: goscut@xtra.co.nz

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Civil and Drainage

LOCALBUILDERS

Ring Mark027 229 7310for a free quote

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Butchery

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Classifiedenquiries,pleasecontactAmanda

atThe News

on03 313 2840

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Windows & Doors

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

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Water Blasting

ENVIROTECWaterblasting LtdServicing Canterbury

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

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Timber Sales

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Pop in and see us or view ourproducts online at www.royaltimber.co.nzOpen Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

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

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For allof yourTradesand

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atThe News

on03 313 2840

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$2,999

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