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Wheels /page 4 Alpacas / page 21 Property / pages 31 - 35If it haswheels it iswelcomeat the fourthRock’n’Wheels inAmberley onSeptember 7.

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Electronic dismantlinghelps revitalise recyclerBy Kit Carson

Lisa Carmichael.

Hurunui Cycling is bouncing back fromfrom the major setback suffered when itlost collection contracts with the HurunuiDistrict Council.It is moving into recycling electronic

equipment sourced from E­Cycle, anAuckland company which has recentlyestablished a collection warehouse inChristchurch.It is a move that has seen fulltime jobs

grow to 1, with another in the wings.When Hurunui Recycling’s contract

was terminated at the end of January staffnumbers dropped from a high of 22 toeight fulltime equivalents.But after months of struggling, and

trialling a variety of enterprises under thedirection of manager Lisa Carmichael,Hurunui Recycling is back on track.E­Cycle director Jon Thornhill say the

company has established markets forcomponents salvaged from all manner ofelectronic products, ranging from tele­visions to computers, DVD recorders tomicrowaves.‘‘Obviously, freight is a major cost

component, so shipping dismantled pro­duct from the South Island, eitherdirectly overseas or to our Auckland basemakes economic sense,’’ he says.‘‘And this is where Lisa and her team

come in as dismantlers.‘‘Our Christchurch base will continue

to serve as a collection centre whileHurunui Recycling will handle the dis­mantling.’’E­Cycle retains ownership of the goods

and Hurunui Recycling is paid on a perunit basis for dismantling.Mr Thornhill says Ms Carmichael has

proved to be an accomplished negotiatorand ‘‘refreshingly straight forward’’ inarriving at a deal with E­Cycle.He is confident the partnership

between the two will grow.Ms Carmichael is delighted with the

arrangement.‘‘With E­Cycle keeping ownership of

the product, we can do what we do best­ recycle.‘‘Ten pallets (of material) come in to

be dismantled, 10 pallets go out. Depen­ding on volume, we may also be loadingsome containers which go straight toLyttelton.’’Ms Carmichael says the contract with

E­Cycle is on a quarterly review basis.‘‘We are working on four fulltime

equivalent positions. This means morehours for existing staff and the prospectof providing further opportunities.‘‘We are recyclers, taking an item and

pulling it apart to reuse it... That issomething we know a fair bit about.‘‘I am also excited about working with

Jon. He has been positive from the outsetand is more than happy to help with anytraining.’’Ms Carmichael acknowledges that it

has been a ‘‘trying time’’ keeping Huru­nui Recycling afloat.

‘‘We have been so fortunate in havinga totally supportive trust [North Canter­bury Community Resources] behind us.‘‘It has left money in, allowing us to try

things to help us grow, with the objectiveof doing great things in the future.‘‘I have been fortunate having such a

supportive board of directors behind me,proactive and dedicated to provingemployment and education. They havehad the foresight to provide a budget thathas given us the opportunity to try things.They have also taken a professionalapproach. It hasn’t been just trying tokeep the doors open, but to pushforward.’’Looking at the various enterprises, Ms

Carmichael says the Reuse Store con­tinues to be very well supported, both bypeople dropping items off for resale andby its regular customers.Likewise, the commercial recycling

arm of the enterprise retains the backingof businesses and individuals committedto the philosophy of waste minimisation.Cultivating Memories, which has as its

main objective providing employmentopportunities to disadvantaged membersof the community, continues to growslowly.‘‘We are starting to work more closely

with commercial organisations to provideadvertising and packaging solutions. Weare making progress.’’Hurunui Recycling continues to work

closely with Innovative Waste Kaikoura,collecting commercial glass for crushingat its plant and providing an outlet for itsrange of pavers.‘‘Pulling it all together, we remain on

the pathway forward while also providingemployment opportunities for margin­alised members of our community.‘‘We are looking to the future,’’ Ms

Carmichael says.

Golf Links Road, Amberley, which was closed by a King tide.Photo: Courtesy Hurunui District Council.

King tide tosses debriand closes Golf Links RdA huge King tide hurled gravel,sand and debris onto AmberleyBeach, forcing the closure of GolfLinks Road, Amberley, early lastFriday morning.Waves around seven metres

crashed on to the beach duringhigh tide at about 7.30am.Several over zealous motorists

soon found the going tough whenthey endeavoured to drive alongthe road, with some requiring tobe towed out after getting stuck insoft gravel. Others headed to thegolf course found it easier to parktheir cars and walk the rest of theway to the course.A young French couple in a

Camper Van were stranded by thehuge tide also, finding out thehard way that camping in areas,

where there is no campingallowed, is not the ideal thing todo.Local residentWilliamGardner

said while it was a relatively hightide it had not caused any greatproblems.Hurunui District Council road­

ing contractor, Downer Ltd,worked to get the road re­openedby lunch time, Friday.The Super moon is thought to

be the cause of the big swell withKing tides.Tides are the movement of

water across the earth’s surfacecaused by the combined effect ofgravitational forces exerted by themoon and the sun and the rotationof the earth which manifest in thelocal rise and fall of sea levels.

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The Canterbury Swim School pool facility, designed by Apollo Projects who have developed a design concept for a new pool in Amberley.Photo: Courtesy Canterbury Swim School.

ByRobyn BristowA new pool for Amberley is back on thedrawing board.And for all those people planning to go to the

Save our Pool Spring Ball on Saturday, August30, you will be able to take part in a 3­D fly­through of the proposed Amberley CommunityPool.Thanks to funding from the Amberley Ward,

the Save Our Pool ­ Amberley Community PoolSociety Inc has been able to engage ApolloProjects to develop a design concept for a pool.This will be submitted to the Hurunui

District Council with the aim of getting it backinto its long term and annual plans.It was dropped from the council’s agenda

after the drive and fundraising efforts by thecommunity for a new pool to replace theexisting pool built in 1927, waned.Co­chairman of the society Graeme Dodd

says the fly­through will help people visualisethe concept and help rally support and getpeople to swing in behind fundraising efforts tobuild a new pool.‘‘The aim is to have a new all­year round

Amberley Pool, once again, included in theHurunui District Council’s long­term plan.‘‘Once it is back in the long­term and annual

plans, the community can begin a majorfundraising effort to attract support andfunding from big businesses, the LotteriesCommission and others,’’ he says.‘‘Up until now there was no concept plans to

be able to approach businesses and fundingagencies,’’ he says.The presentation of the concept and fly­

through will be held as part of the glitter andglamour of the Spring Ball to which people areencouraged to dress up in their tuxedos and ballgowns and enjoy a great night out.Mr Dodd says the society has worked hard to

renew enthusiasm to get a pool built before theexisting one comes to the end of its days whichcould be in about two to three years accordingto engineers.He says hours have gone into creating a cost­

effective design concept that puts functionahead of form.‘‘The focus has been on developing some­

thing that is affordable for the community interms of both the capital cost and ongoingoperating costs of the facility.‘‘To help keep costs down, the proposed

design integrates and re­uses most of the steelframing from the existing pool building,’’ saysMr Dodd.Its proposed the pool will have stainless steel

sides, a concrete bottom and a membrane overtop ­ a design used in the United States andused by Apollo in the new 2300m2 HighPerformance Sport NZ training facility inChristchurch.Apollo also designed and built a 950m2

Canterbury Swim School pool facility.The Amberley pool proposal is:­a covered, all­year­round aquatic facility.

a 25m heated pool, which is able to meetall the requirements for competition swimmersand swim meets.At the same time its hoped to provide a

fantastic recreational / fun swimming environ­ment for families and all members within thewider Hurunui community.

a heated learn to swim pool.a splash pad with a range of fun aquatic

water toys for the kids.a family friendly changing rooms / showers

and ablution facilities.an outdoor picnic area able to cater for

birthday parties and other special occasion.potential for a community gym to help

increase patronage and share operating costs.a viewing area.tiered seating.a reception/administration area and staff

room.MrDodd says the Save Our Pool group really

hope that people go along to the Spring Balland show support for the pool.‘‘To lose our pool would be a massive loss,

especially to our children.‘‘Our hope is to create a safe, affordable, all

year­round, all­weather, space for everyonewithin the wider community to stay fit, catch upwith each other and have fun in the water.Tickets to the Spring Ball are available at the

Crafty Barber and Amberley Super Liquor.To find out more call Kate on: 021 50 99 55,

or email: [email protected]

Hurunui District CouncilRoading -Weather Dependent• Grader 1 in the Culverden area• Grader 2 in the Amberley area• Grays Road dig-out and drainage• Drainage Virginia Road area• Pre-reseal repairs commencing• Drainage Happy Valley area• Maintenance metal in the Amberley area

Utilities• Construction of new shed for Bishells Water Intake.(Harwarden/Waikari water supply)

• Continue with the installation of new water main inCarters Road Amberley

• Design of proposed waterline from Leithfield Beachto Mays Road

• Waiau township water supply upgrade options –subsidy approved, preparing committee report

• Letter going out to all property owners with councilutility assets on their property informing them to useB4U Dig prior to doing any work

• Finalising consultation with affected parties prior tosubmission of Hanmer global storm water consent.

Hurunui Youth ProgrammeCulverden Games night, Friday 22 AugustAmuri Area School, 7 - 9pm, $3 p/pHYC / Local MP’s Debate Friday 29 AugustBalcairn Hall 7.30pmAll information on hyp.hurunui.govt.nzFood ForThoughtSustainable Architecture Monday 1 September7.30pm Hurunui Memorial Library AmberleyGold coin donationAmberley Community Pool FundraiserSpring Ball, Saturday 30 August, $50pp. Tickets fromAmberley SuperLiquor or email [email protected] Meetings21 Aug - Council meeting, 9am

- Citizenship ceremony, 4pm25 Aug - Hurunui Tourism Board 10.30am26 Aug - Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa 9.30am27 Aug - Hurunui Conversation Cafe 6.30pm28 Aug - Hanmer Springs Community Forum 6pmMayor’s Diary22 Aug - Ingenium meeting27 Aug - Three Waters Workshop29 Aug - Mayoral Forum and CDEM

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Biodiversity under scrutinyBy Kit CarsonBiodiversity management in theHurunui DistrictCouncil could soon become a combined functionwith Environment Canterbury (ECan).Environmental services manager Judith

Batchelor, said at an extraordinary meeting ofthe district council last week, identifying andmanaging indigenous biodiversity within theHurunui had long been a complicated andcontentious issue.During the ongoing Hurunui District Plan

review process, indigenous biodiversity had cometo the forefront, Mrs Batchelor said, withstakeholders wanting greater input into how itwas managed.‘‘There are differing views between land

owners and biodiversity stakeholders regardingthe identification of Significant Natural Areasand the best way to enhance and protectindigenous biodiversity.‘‘The council paused the review of the

biodiversity chapter in the current District PlanReview to reconsider how biodiversity can bebest managed while still achieving its statutoryobligations.’’Recent discussions between ECan commis­

sioners and district councillors and staff hadidentified the establishment of a joint committeeas a step towards a possible solution.

‘‘...It was agreed that a collaborative approachfor the development of biodiversity provisionsthat protect and enhance biodiversity involvingrepresentative stakeholder groups may wellresolve the issue.‘‘This collaborative approach could be similar

to the successful zone committee approach towater management.’’Councillors were supportive of a collaborative

approach, agreeing that the district councilshould engage with ECan on establishing a jointcommittee.ECan staff and commissioner David Bedford,

present at the meeting, said a similar reportwould be presented to the Canterbury RegionalCouncil for its consideration.What was not clear was the eventual compo­

sition of a joint committee. Instead, the councilagreed to engage with ECan to explore its formand membership.Council did agree its statutory partners, Ngai

Tuahuriri, Ngati Kuri and the Department ofConservation be included in the joint committee.It also supported the appointment to the

committee of at least one elected member orcommissioner from both councils.They had reservations, though, about the

committee becoming too unwieldy and askedstaff to further investigate how this could be

managed.A suggestion put forward by Mrs Batchelor

was self­selection.‘‘This will involve holding a meeting for all

interested organisations and individuals,’’ MrsBatchelor said.‘‘The meeting will be extensively advertised

and invitations sent to all known interestgroups.‘‘Allowing interested individuals and parties

to select the non­required members will ensuregreater representativeness and transparency.’’The committee, when formed, will have 12

months to reach consensus.‘‘This will ensure council is able to continue

with the current review process, and agreedprovisions for biodiversity management may beincluded in the proposedHurunui District Planvia a variation.’’If the committee cannot reach agreement,

the draft biodiversity strategy already consid­ered by council as part of the District PlanReview will be included in the proposedDistrict Plan to ensure it meets its statutoryobligations.Under the resource Management Act the

council is required to protect areas ofsignificant indigenous vegetation and sig­nificant habitat of indigenous fauna.

Cause of hay barn fire remains a mystery

The hay barn full of lucerne hay turns into a all of fire. Photo: Supplied.

By Amanda BowesHawarden farmer, Bruce Churchward, couldn’tbelieve his eyes when he saw his shed filled withlucerne hay turn into a ball of fire.The four bay shed burnt down recently and

it is still a mystery as to how the fire started,puzzling fire fighters who attended the blaze.Bruce had been burning a rubbish in a hole

about 28 metres away from the hay shed, whensomehow the fire jumped from the hole, wentup and around the back of a fence line, intolong grass and then the shed.But the grass between the hole and the shed

had no signs of burning, which added to themystery.‘‘No­one can work out what set the barn

alight.‘‘One theory is that an animal like a rabbit or

rat ran from the burning rubbish hole, settingthe slash on fire and then the hay barn.’’Another theory is that something might have

exploded sending out a burning projectile.To get to the back of the shed with 28 metres

of distance and fighting a nor’west wind itseemed improbable that the fire started directlyfrom the rubbish hole with sparks.Hawarden and Waikari Volunteer Fire

Brigade’s attended the blaze and were followedby the Rural Fire tender.The four bay barn had 45 large bales of

lucerne, which burned with intense heat andBruce says thankfully dairy grazers that hadbeen on the property had gone back home, butlosing both the shed and the high quality feedwas a blow.As gale nor’west winds were forecast, Bruce

says the only way to make sure the fire wascompletely put out, was to bury the skeleton ofthe barn and bales.

Luck was on his side as a large digger wasworking on a near by farm.‘‘They walked the digger to our place and

everything was buried in a giant hole.’’In addition to the hay bales, Bruce and

Glenda lost a super spreader and some olddrills.Now the ground is cleared, thoughts are

turning to building a new shed in time for nextseasons supplementary feed to be stored in.

‘‘It’s all about getting prices for sheds andquotes on how much to build a new one, so theinsurance company can pay out.‘‘Luckily the hay was also insured.‘‘It was an old shed, but a good strong one

and big. We just have to build another one,’’says Bruce.

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Same class ­ new name for wine competition

Jim Harre, who will return to judge at theAlpine PacificWine Challenge. Photo:Supplied.

It is the same class, but has a new name.The Alpine Pacific Wine Challenge will

return to the Amberley Agricultural andPastoral Association Show this year.Co­ordinator Julian Ball is hoping entries will

surpass the more than 90 received last year andbreak the 100 mark.While he accepts more entries mean more

work for the judges, he is confident they will notshirk at the task.In fact, two of the three judges from last year

return, Jim Harre and Terry Copeland, who arejoined by well known wine maker and viticultur­ist, Olly Masters.The ‘‘peoples choice’’ judges are association

president George Mclean, Hurunui DeputyMayor Marie Black and Amberley PGGWrightson store manager, Sarah Swarbrick.Explaining the class name change, Mr Ball

says: ‘‘We see it as being more expansive,descriptive of the area, covering all of theHurunui.’’He hopes it will encourage vineyards from

outlying areas to enter.‘‘We are looking beyond the Waipara Valley

to the north of Cheviot, our southern boundary

and west to Hanmer Springs.’’Grapes or other fruit used in the wine­making

process must be grown within the district.

Likewise, the wine must be produced locally.While the emphasis is on grape wines, Mr Ball

is hoping more fruit wines will feature amongthe entries.Last year Gracebrook was awarded a bronze

for its cherry liqueur.‘‘A stronger representation of fruit wines

would be more than welcome,’’ Mr Ball says.He accepts, however, that pinot noir will

continue to dominate the entries.‘‘Pinot noir normally attracts around double

the number of entries than the other classes andI don’t see that being any different this year.‘‘People tend to put forward their most

expensive wine.‘‘They would rather be known for their best,

and in this case pinot rules.’’The champion wine for the show will feature

as the wine of the month at the Nor’ WesterCafe, Restaurant and Bar for four weeks oversummer.Entry schedules are now available at busi­

nesses throughout the district, with entries in theAlpine Pacific Wine Challenge closing onFriday, September 26.Judging will follow at Pegasus Bay Vineyard.

Rock’n’Wheels helps Girl Guides

The line-up at last year’s Rock’n’Wheels event in Amberley. Photo: Supplied.

What do 30 Girl Guides, aged from 5­15years, and lots of wheels have in common?It is the Rock’n’Wheels’ meet at the

Amberley Domain.The event on September 7 will be staged

from 8.30am to 4pm and is the fourth annualClassic Wheels Show ­ a fundraising event forthe Amberley Girl Guides.The event’s catch cry ­ ‘‘If it’s wheels and

you love it ­ bring it along’’ ­ invites all loversof their ‘‘Wheels’’ ­ be it a car, motorcycle,tractor, pushbike or go­kart ­ to bring it alongand show it off to other wheel enthusiasts.Entries in the wheels show cost $10 per

vehicle with all passengers included in theprice.Many proud owners join us to show off

their pride and joy with vehicles ranging fromFord Coupes, Studebakers, Corvettes, toLotus, Cadillacs, Dodges, Impalas, Pontiacs,Harleys and Spiders.This year a 2006 Chev SSR Convertible Ute

will be included in the line up ­ one of onlyseven in New Zealand.The public is invited to choose their

favourites on the day with prizes for threecategories ­ favourite car, bike or other.Alongside the wheels, sites are available

for swap meet stalls and craft stalls at $20 persite.The girls are running a wide variety of food

stalls and the local Brew Crew and MrWhippy will also be in attendance.Entertainment on the day includes an

ongoing demonstration by the Kaiapoi ModelAero Club and this year there will also beModel Off Road Car enthusiasts showing offtheir toys.Another group will be showing off their

skills at air brush painting, while local bands

including Brian Olin and The Rubber Bandwill be providing live music.A photographer will also be available to

take photos.Public entry is $5 per adult and children

5­15 years, a gold coin.All proceeds from this event go to the

Amberley Girl Guides and goes towards

providing uniforms, camps, equipment, pro­gramme activities and resources.For more information contact Katrina or

Les on 03 3148153 or email rocknwheels­[email protected] or you can check it out onFacebook ­ search Rock’n’Wheels’MeetIf the weather is unkind the event will be

postponed to Sunday, September 14.

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Daffodils take centre stage

Daffodils will take centre stage at the second Cheviot Spring Festival. Photo: Supplied.

Spring is in the air in Cheviot, despite MotherNature delivering some wintry polar blasts aswinter lingers.Daffodils take centre stage, as the town

gears up for its second two­day Spring Festivalon September 12 and 13, with students joiningin the celebration by threading together agiant daffodil chain they hope will grace thepages of the Guinness Book of Record.Building on last year’s event, next month’s

festival will be bigger and brighter with a hostof activities from garden tours, market stallsand workshops to a family fun day in theschool grounds.This year there will be evening entertain­

ment with Auckland philanthropist turnedhigh country farmer, Christine Fernyhough,speaking at the Two Rivers Cafe on the Fridaynight while the Cheviot and district Lions Clubis holding the annual Sports Quiz on the sameevening at the Cheviot Trust Hotel.A new event on Saturday night involves

local kids cooking up a storm to claim firstprize in the inaugural Cheviot Kids Can Cookcompetition.Fiona Read, a NZ Masterchef finalist and

chef at the prestigious Hapuku Lodge andTree Houses north of Kaikoura, will be on thejudging panel, plus Fiona will provide ademonstration of the culinary skills that madeher such a popular Masterchef contestant.Later in the evening, local wines, boutique

beers and tasty food matches are centre stageat the Cheviot Trust Hotel for a relaxed finishto the festival.Festival chair, Debbie Anderson says the

festival has a similar format to last year butwith vastly improved content.‘‘We have a wonderful spread of produce in

the market stalls from local vegetables andmeats to stunning crafts and our garden tourhas doubled in size and includes a guided tourof the Cheviot Hills Domain and a gorgeousballet recital in the historic Knox Churchwhich will undergo a floral transformationthanks to the Cheviot Floral Art Group,’’ shesays.This years gardens range from expansive

country locations and coastal cliff gardens toimpressive urban sections plus two organicfood forest gardens that incorporate naturalwatering systems such as swales, or follow bio­dynamic principles.Back by popular demand is the Tree House,

an impressive hilltop house that is supportedby two nine metre hardwood trees.‘‘As the spread of gardens and food

producers stretches from the cliffs above GoreBay to the Leader Road, 14 km from Cheviot,people can take their time and enjoy two daysof Cheviot on show,’’says Debbie.‘‘The festival is a real community effort and

Cheviot will be on display with local shopsentering into the Spring theme, colourfulbuskers, fabulous cafes and tasty produce on

sale. The Cheviot Museum will be open bothdays with its extraordinary collection of localartefacts.’’It is full on family fun at the school on the

Saturday with the Plunket Family Day featur­ing new born lambs and other farm animals,pony rides, bouncy castle and more.Cheviot Lions Fun Run and Ride is

happening on Sunday, www.runandride.co.nz,along with the Cheviot Golf Club’s MixedOpen Tournament. Check out cheviotnz.comevents page for contact details.For more information on the Cheviot

Spring Festival visit cheviotnz.com, CheviotSpring Festival’s facebook page, or contactDebbie Anderson at Two Rivers Cafe on 3198505. Group packages are available.

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Long term planning starts atWaimakariri District CouncilThe new governmental financial year has juststarted and the council is already starting toconsider its programme for the followingyear.Because 2015 is the middle year of the

term, it will be the year for us to put aproposed Long Term Plan before thecommunity and get your thoughts before wefinalise it.The Long Term Plan covers ten years,

although it is renewed every three.In addition, there will be a new twist next

year because Parliament has recentlychanged the Local Government Act torequire councils to look out 30 years forsome aspects of their activities.It’s interesting that central government

doesn’t face the same requirement!While we face some obvious challenges,

particularly in earthquake recovery (whichstill has some way to go) and drainage, ascouncillors we are very conscious of the needto keep rates down as much as possible andto keep an eye on our debt levels.

With regard to debt, this is scheduled tokeep rising for a while before starting to fall,but even at its peak will be well withinnational and the council’s own guidelines.The main driver of debt will be the costs of

earthquake recovery which, outside of insur­ance and government grants and subsidies,we are covering by loan because futuregenerations will get the benefit as well asthose of us living here now.Also in our minds is that an ageing

population will see increasing numbers of uson low fixed incomes, and rates becoming asignificant proportional cost for ever morepeople.The council has recently approved a paper

on an ageing population that you may like tolook at. It will soon appear on the councilwebsite or you will be able to get a hard copyfrom our offices.We are obviously at a very early stage of

budgeting.You will have an opportunity to share your

views with us early next year.

Need to buy camper van curednow my bucket list beginsBucket List: By definition, things you reallywant to do before you die.The list is huge, so I have decided to limit it

to places I really want to visit. Again, the list ishuge, so I am going to restrict it to NewZealand. That list is not so long, but it has gotme thinking about places already visited, andholidays taken.This in turn takes me back to one memorable

vacation, which I have to confess was broughtabout by a mid life crisis, one of several overwhat seems like eons of mid life.I had convinced myself that I needed a

camper van. Not so my wife, always the sensibleone. First things first, she said, we would hire avan and go somewhere we had not been before.Reason prevailed, and off we flew to

Auckland, ahead 10 days in the winterlessnorth. Not so winterless in August I can assureyou. Not so welcoming, nor was the receptionfrom the camper van people.You see, we were early. Yes, too early to pick

up the beast we had spent hundreds on. Therewere dozens of tourist ahead of us, real touristsfrom overseas, ready to see the country. Go tothe end of the queue. Two hours passed, and wearrived at our arrival time. Another hourpassed, and we were were finally shown to ourtemporary home on wheels.A lengthy set of instruction, mainly of do nots

rather than dos followed, then it was off into

evening rush hour traffic.Some hours later, the lights of Hellensville

emerged and with them the opportunity tostock up on food and a little in the way oflibation. Next stop, an isolated lay­by in hillsabove the Kaipara Harbour.A couple of hours later, well fed, and

lubricated, it was time for bed. Up the ladder,and in we rolled. The beloved on the inside, shebeing somewhat afraid of heights. Down theladder ­ she needing the loo. Up the ladder,down the ladder, you get the picture.Then the fun, and I use ‘‘fun’’ advisedly,

began. Our isolated parking stop became thedomain of ATVs, dirt bikes, V8s, etc, etc.Finally dawn broke, and there clear for all tosee, was not the mighty Kaipara but a sign: NoCamping.As it turned out that sign would rule our

overnight stops for the next nine nights. We didenjoy some great sights along the way, right upto Cape Reinga and back. We were happy ineach other’s company, and most of the campinggrounds we stayed at were excellent.But so much for freedom camping, and up

the ladder, down the ladder. It certainly curedme of the ‘‘need’’ for a camper van.Back to the bucket list: Stewart Island, the

Chatham Islands, Great Barrier Island. All giveme the opportunity to snorkel with sharks,which could conceivably bring an end to the list.

Dear Editor,The short sightedness displayed by the Christ­

church, Waimakariri and Hurunui Councils inrelation to a $10 million spend now, on a northernrail service is unbelievable.TheCouncils have a bigger reason to unite, each

contributing to the cost, in light of the NewZealand Transport Authorities current review ofFunding Assistance Rates (FAR).According to Local Government New Zealand

(LGNZ) president Lawrence Yule, ‘‘Transport isa key area where local government plays asignificant role, and one where future funding willbe an issue for many councils’’.The Hurunui will be one region that may come

out worse off for road funding due to its size. Theproposed changes to road funding ‘‘may lead toaffordability issues for many rural and provincialcouncils and result in a high impost on localratepayers to maintain existing service levels’’.If the Hurunui Council wants to grow the

region, to help pay for infrastructure, then theyneed to introduce ways for prospective new­

comers to access Christchurch without ‘band aidmeasures’. Although we have had a rates increasein theHurunui there is no regular bus service fromWaikari and only the InterCity service for townsalong SH1.The Waimakariri council is spending $10.6

million on the Ashley river bridge to servicecommuters into Rangiora. Admittedly this bridge,like many in the region was well overdue forreplacement.However, councils need to be flexiblein their planning to deal with issues that areunforeseen. If my math’s are correct the numberof commuters over the Ashley bridge would be farless than the number of commuters who would usea rail service into Christchurch.In the 2013 Census there were an additional

10,728 people (up 20.1 percent) travelling intoChristchurch from theWaimakariri district. Latestfigures show most of these commuters weretravelling alone.Yours,Dr Jeanette Bellany.Waikari.

Community Service awardsRecognition of the important voluntary contri­bution that individuals make to their commun­ity is once again in the spotlight.Nominations are being sought by the

Waimakariri District Council for people deserv­ing a Community Service Award.The Awards recognise awards the individuals

voluntary contribution to the community in thearts, culture, education, health, recreation,sport, welfare and youth, a contribution that hasoccurred with little publicity over an extendedperiod of time.Nomination forms are available at all council

service centres and libraries in Rangiora,Kaiapoi and Oxford and also from the council’swebsite at waimakariri.govt.nz.Typically nominations are of residents of the

district ­ however, in exceptional circumstancesthe judging panel can, by unanimous agree­ment, accept a nomination from outside thedistrict if the voluntary community service hasbeen carried out within the district.Nominations must be by any two residents of

the district and close on Monday , September,15. Awards will be presented at a ceremony onWednesday, October 29.

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the access area raised thanks to a joint effort bythe Waimakariri Sailing and Power Boat Club,the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust, theWaimakariri District Council and ChristchurchReady Mix.The $56,000 earthquake repair job took just

over a week with the Christchurch EarthquakeAppeal Trust funding two thirds of the cost andtheWaimakariri District Council the remainder.Both the ramp and access area had to be

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Recovery work forging aheadKaiapoi’s earthquake infrastructure recovery workis ahead of schedule and below budget.Reporting to last week’s Waimakariri District

Council meeting, project delivery manager GaryBoot said 29 of 50 projects had been completedand a further 13 were under way.Of an approved budget of $44.7 million, $12.1

million had been spent, representing 27 percent ofthe total programme estimate.Mr Boot said there were seven projects with a

value of about $20 million that were on hold,pending decisions about the future use ofResidential Red Zone land.‘‘Council staff have reviewed the risks and

benefits of proceeding with some of these worksahead of the Residential Red Zone process.‘‘It has been concluded the design phase of

some parts of these projects should proceed, inorder to keep the recovery programme moving.This would introduce some risks, but the benefitsare considered to outweigh the risks.’’Projects worth $10 million could be started

reducing by the half the value of works on hold.Mr Boot also said Earthquake Recovery

MinisterGerry Brownlee’s announcement that theResidential Red Zone Futures engagement pro­cess was up and running should help move thingsahead.The engagement process runs through until

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the community over infrastructure needs andprovide some greater clarity to a number of thedelayed projects within the recovery programme.’’

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Past President Richard Peter puts the finishing touches to the Rangiora Rotary Club's floatas part of the Rangiora Community Christmas parade, 2013. Rotary fully supports theCommunity in many worthwhile projects and proceeds from sales of the club's booklet “AreYour Affairs In Order' benefit a variety of worthy causes in the Canterbury area.

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The “Are Your Affairs in Order?' booklet, promoted by the Rangiora Rotary Club, have soldextremely well and exceeded all expectations.The $15 booklet (including postage and packaging), reminding people of matters that need tobe documented at the time of death, has been reprinted as a result of demand, says projectcoordinator and Rotary club member Gary Lang.‘Are Your Affairs in Order?’ effectively endorses the need to record matters that are requiredat the time of death.“It is a very important document which makes things so much easier for those left behind, andit could well reduce estate costs.”The Rangiora Rotary Club sees this project (selling the booklet) as a service to the commu-nity.Gary confirms that the feedback from the community on the worth and benefits of this book-let have been widespread and the club has received many letters of appreciation and supportfor this community focused project.A team of lawyers, accountants, and funeral directors and members of the Rangiora RotaryClub have prepared the booklet, and over 20,000 copies have been sold,The profits made by the Rangiora Rotary Club are distributed to worthy causes in the Canter-bury area.Information such as birth, marriage, family and parent details can be documented in the book-let, along with who one's lawyer, banker, doctor and financial advisor are, to name just a few.Also, when it comes to your will - have you given power of attorney, burial instructions anddetails of real estate owned? Also, insurance, safe deposit compassionate airfares, loyaltycards and frequent flyer points and reward points advice.The worth of the booklet, Gary says, can be measured by the fact that many purchasers havebought additional copies for partners and family members

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with local communities to create regionaleconomic development plans, economicdevelopment spokesman Grant Robertson saidduring a visit to Enterprise North Canterbury(ENC) in Rangiora on Monday.‘‘There is no silver bullet, but you’re far more

likely to have success if you work with localcommunities.‘‘It’s not about us saying what’s important for

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and offered an employment scheme at the lastelection where the unemployment benefit couldbe used as an apprenticeship subsidy for 12months to facilitate getting young people into

paid employment. He also wants ‘‘careerplanning’’ to become standard practice inschools.‘‘Careers NZ is no longer fit for purpose, so

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have five to six jobs and two to three careerchanges, so will probably need to retrain acouple of times, so there needs to be someawareness of that.’’Mr Robertson says some schools are good at

offering career advise, but other schools need‘‘a change in culture or attitude’’. He plans tocreate ‘‘skills ambassadors’’ in different tradesto go into schools and tell their stories, similarto New Zealand Young Farmers’ ‘‘Get Ahead’’initiative.‘‘If we are going to get a balanced economy,

we are going to have young people going touniversity which is fantastic, but we also needyoung people going into the trades.’’

Drivers urged to slow down andkeep MainPower workers safeDrivers are being asked to slow down byNorth Canterbury electricity lines company,MainPower New Zealand Limited, and keepa look out for safety signage at roadside worksites.MainPower safety, health, environment

and quality manager Dayle Parris sayskeeping staff and the community safe atroadside work sites is a priority for Main­Power.‘‘Our team of line mechanics, utility

arborists, cable jointers and utility workersare out and about every day, working on ourelectricity network.‘‘On any one day, there could be up to ten

crews working on roadsides throughout theregion.‘‘Considering the number of rural roads

with 100 km/h speed limits, this can make fordangerous work conditions for our staff,’’ hesays.MainPower field staff are trained to carry

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rise with excessive speed the most commoncause.‘‘Signage fatigue is definitely an issue

when it comes to the public’s observance oftraffic management at work sites.Traffic safety road cones and speed

reduction signage is becoming so commonplace that motorists seem to have becomecomplacent regarding traffic rules,’’ says MrParris.Unprecedented regional growth continues

to put pressure on MainPower’s networkwith priority given to both expanding andupgrading the distribution network to meetdemand for electricity supply, and ongoingmaintenance of the existing network.‘‘With the growth our region is experienc­

ing, the community will see increasingnumbers of our crews on roadside work sites.‘‘Our message to the people of North

Canterbury and Kaikoura is to take specialcare, slow down and observe all safetysignage.‘‘At the end of the day, we want our

workers and motorists to get home to theirfamilies safely.‘‘As a community, we all have a part in

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The Kaiapoi North School senior girls’ basketball which finished second at the annual SouthIsland primary school tournament in Oamaru during the recent school holidays.Photo: Supplied.

Kaiapoi North School will send two basketballteams to play in a national tournament next month.The school’s senior girls’ basketball team

warmed up for the NewZealand Community TrustAIMSGames in Tauranga during September 7­12,gaining the runners up position at the annual SouthIsland primary schools tournament in Oamaruduring the recent school holidays.The annual AIMS Games is one of the biggest

sports events in the country, with 7,500 studentsfrom 225 schools competing in 17 sports, includingbadminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf,gymsport, hockey, indoor bowls, multi sport,netball, rugby league, rugby sevens, squash,swimming, table tennis, tennis and water polo.Just nine South Island schools will be competing,

including Kaiapoi North School.Teacher and coach Tania Reid says the school

will take its senior boys’ and girls’ basketball teams.There will be 36 teams in the boys’ basketball and24 girls’ basketball teams. The school previouslysent a boys’ basketball team to the AIMS Gamesin 2012, finishing ninth out of 36 teams.‘‘The kids are getting very excited, but there is a

lot of hard work before you can get them there.’’She says the teams are training two days a week,

including one evening and two hours on a Sunday.

The team has received a $10,000 grant fromYouth Town and support from various othersponsors, and has been running sausage sizzles,movies nights and selling bacon supplied byHellers. This has reduced the cost to attend theweek­long tournament in half to $650 a player.Ms Reid says because the tournament is being

held during term time, ‘‘the Board of Trustees hasstipulated they will need to keep up with theirschool work’’.‘‘But this is an amazing opportunity ­ this is the

New Zealand nationals. We are definitely lookingforward to it and looking forward to doing well.’’Kaiapoi North School sent three teams to the

South Island primary schools basketball tourna­ment in Oamaru, with the senior girls’ teamfinishing second and the senior boys’ team sixth,while the boys’ development team finished fifth inits grade. The school has been competing in thetournament for 10 years, with the boys’ teamwinning it last year.MsReid says the girls’ team’s only loss was to the

Mid­Canterbury rep team in the final by just threepoints.‘‘The tournament is primarily for rep teams, with

just three schools, including Kaiapoi North,entering it.’’

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Humbling ­ Wilkinson

KateWilkinson holding a kiwi. Photo:Brenda Harwood.

ByRobyn BristowKateWilkinson looks back on her nineyears as amember of Parliament withhumility.She says it has been a ‘‘fantastic’’ and

‘‘humbling’’ journey and an ‘‘honour’’and ‘‘privilege’’ to represent the people oftheWaimakariri.‘‘I have loved everyminute of the

constituency work. I am so fortunate tohave been on such a fantastic journey.There is nothingmore satisfying thanhaving constituents coming into the officewith a problem and leavingwithout one,’’says theWaimakaririMP, who retiresfromParliament on September 15.‘‘TheWaimakariri has been a stunning

electorate towork in. I am very gratefulto have had the opportunity and it hasbeen really neat to have been able to helpand be involved in the community whichI love,’’ she says, citing being a cabinetminister as one of the highlights of hertime in Parliament.‘‘Being a cabinetminister is like being

selected for theAll Blacks team. But noteveryone gets to play 100 tests,’’ saysMsWilkinsonwho from2008 until January2013, was amember of cabinet, holdingthe portfolios of Labour, ConservationandFood Safety, and that ofAssociateImmigrationMinister.She says her nine year termhas been

full of ups and downs and challenges suchas working through the devastationwrought by the earthquakes in 2010 and2011.‘‘Seeing how the community worked

together and cared for each other wasstunning (after the quakes). Theywerepretty special times in a different sort ofway,’’ saysMsWilkinson.She experienced the difficulties growth

in the electorate brought such as trafficcongestion, fought for a health hub andan over­ramp at Smith Street on thenorthernmotorway.She believes with the increase in

technologymore people will be able to

work fromhome in the future rather thantravel to the city, relieving trafficcongestion and says new roading projectsin thewindwill also help.As the election nears and she lends a

handwith campaigning toNational partycandidates up and down the country shesometimes has pangs of regret about nothaving another tilt at being re­elected.But it is onlymomentary and she has

nowbegunwinding down her activitiesand has burnt all her election hoardingsas she could not find anywhere to recyclethem.‘‘I had three termsworth. It was quite

a relief when I got down toDonBrashbecause I knew that I was two­thirds oftheway through the job,’’ she giggled.In 2005MsWilkinson entered

Parliament as a listMP. In the 2008election she lost to Labour’s ClaytonCosgrove by 390 votes butNational wonthe party vote. In 2011 shewon the seatwith amargin of 642 votes andNationalonce againwon the party vote.‘‘In the last election I won the seat. I

turned it around. That was just fantastic.It was humbling to have received somuchsupport and being anMP forWaimakariri has been such a tremendousprivilege. It was far, far better than just

being a listMP,’’ she say.It had also been an absolute privilege

to serve as a cabinetminister.‘‘I had great portfolios. The

conservation portfolio openedmy eyes tothe real treasures we have inNewZealand and to the tremendouswork thedepartment and volunteers do inprotecting our heritage.‘‘To hold a kiwi is so cool,’’ saysMs

Wilkinson.While it was disappointing to end her

termwithout a cabinet post she has noregrets. She resigned her Labourportfolio due to the PikeRiverminingdisaster happening on ‘‘her watch’’ withthe loss of 29 lives and lost herConservation andFood Safety portfoliosin a reshuffle of cabinet.‘‘It was disappointing but I really just

have to look at it as having been anabsolute privilege to have been selectedfor cabinet posts,’’ saysMsWilkinson.She shepherded in the 90 day trial

period for workers which had been on the‘‘wish list’’ of small businesses.‘‘In the first year alone it created

13,000 new jobs. It has helped somanyand hurt so few.Yet opposition ideologywould see it reversed (if elected) which Ithink is sad forNewZealand,’’ she says.She is now looking forward to her first

‘‘real holiday’’ in nine years ­ a trip toNamibia ­ ‘‘its been onmy bucket list’’ ­and is hopeful of finding ‘‘something elsethat will keepmymind active’’ andwhereshewill be ‘‘of use to someone,’’ when sheputs politics behind her.MsWilkinsonwill get her ownNorth

Canterbury property back in order andcontinue to help farm the family farm atChertsey ­ the fifth generation to do so ­having been in the family since 1876.‘‘I have no plans to change anything.‘‘Therewill be no dairying ever. I like

sheep. I don’t like cows.‘‘Dairying is great for the economy but

if I have toworkwith animals I like toworkwith sheep.’’

Rga police hold lost, found propertyThe following property has been reported as lost ­ have you seen it? A blueSiemans hearing aid, a gold channel set diamond ring, a red/burgundy wallet,a ladies light brown wallet, a metal detector in a blue case, a black wallet, asquare black wallet and a black canvas wallet. The following property is at theRangiora Police Station looking for a home ­ a black silver fern purse and awhite Huawei smartphone.

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September 7, at the Amberley Domain 8.30 am to 4 pm, Wheels registration $10. Publicadmission $5 per adult, children 5­ 15 years gold coin.Entertainment includes Model Aero club demonstrations, live music, air brush and

painting demo.Swap meet / craft fair sites available for $20. (Postponement date September 14). Check

it out on Facebook. For more information and registration forms email rocknwheels­[email protected] or phone Les or Katrina 03 3148153. Proceeds to the Amberley GirlGuides.Schoolyard art and Craft marketAre you interested in having a stall at the Schoolyard Art and Craft Market at the Kaikoura

Primary School on October 4, 9am to 4pm ­ Seafest Weekend. Art, crafts, antiques,collectables, produce and new items. Contact Marlene Ingram (03)319 5759 or [email protected] for information and registration forms before August 31.Oxford Country ClassicTime to step up the training for the annual Oxford Country Classic half marathon fun run/

walk, on September 21. Runners start 10am, walkers 9.30am. Lots of spot prizes.Starts and Finishes outside the Oxford Squash Club, Pearson Park, Oxford. $25 entry to

half marathon, $10 to fun walk/run. Wet or fine. All proceeds to the Oxford Squash Club.For information phone Marlene (03) 3124381 or email [email protected] Winter ConcertA concert featuring the Rangiora Community Choir and guest performers will be held at

the Rangiora Methodist Church at 2pm on Sunday, August 24. Door sales only ($5) includingafternoon tea.Scargill Spring ShowThe Scargill Spring Show will be held in the Scargill Motunau Memorial Hall on Friday,

September 12. All entries are free and items can be entered between 8.30am and 10.15am.Public admission from 1pm. Adults $3, children free. Prize giving at 3pm. Raffle and plantstall. Schedules available from Irene Shepherd. Phone (03) 3143545.Family Swim NightFamilies are invited to a free swim night at Dudley Park pool on Saturday, August 30

between 7pm and 9pm. The Manchester Unity Rangiora Lodge invites everyone along to itspromotion for a fun night out. Inflatables available. Inquiries to John Winsloe, (03) 313­0246.The Writers’ Tea PartyEveryone is welcome to join The Writers’ Tea Party on Sunday, September 7, at the

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Students from Shiyan No 2 School in China atRangiora High School with China’s deputyChristchurch Consul Dr Chu Yauli (centre).

North Canterbury could soon see more Chineseinternational students.Twenty­five students from Shiyan No 2 School in

China were welcomed with a powhiri at RangioraHigh School on Monday, August 11, and theircountry’s Christchurch Consulate says New Zealandis now ‘‘the destination for education as well astourism’’.Education Consul Li Yucai says more than 3300

Chinese students are enrolled as internationalstudents in South Island schools and he expects thatnumber to grow as more seek an overseaseducation. Deputy Consul Dr Chu Yauli agrees.‘‘I studied in America, but after three­and­a­half

years in New Zealand, I prefer it here and Iencourage my nephews and nieces to come here,’’Dr Chu told students from Shiyan No 2 School atthe conclusion of the powhiri.‘‘Enjoy your stay and learn as much as you can

from your stay ­ not just the landscape, but also theculture and tell your parents and your families backhome about it. And I hope that some of you willcome back after your short stay to study here.’’RHS principal Peggy Burrows welcomed the

Chinese students at the end of the powhiri, tellingthem ‘‘you have now been invited into this place asfamily’’.Shiyan No 2 School first visited Rangiora last year

with eight 14­year­old students making the trip. Thisfollowed a visit by the school’s principal and a

Chinese Ministry of Education official to NewZealand in 2012.The school has 5000 students and is located in a

small provincial city of 500,000 in the Hubeiprovince in central China, around one­and­a­halfhours from Beijing by plane.

Culverden to play Hanmer in finalCulverden A won a finals berth in the Hurunuisenior A netball competition by beating Cheviot Aby just one goal at Waikari on Saturday, whileHanmer A beat Waiau A 43­24.Both teams began strongly with sisters Emma

and Julia Maxwell putting Cheviot on the boardwith accurate shooting.Culverden centre Sara O’Neil and her opposite

Yvonne Mitchell fought hard to keep the ball intheir team’s possession. Both teams continued toplay with determination and accuracy with the halftime score being 14­12 in Cheviot’s favour.The defence from Culverden’s Belinda Ruther­

ford at goal defence and Rachael Agnew at goalkeep paid off in the final score with Culverden

taking the match 27­26.Waiau primary A and Hanmer Springs A will

meet in the Primary B grade final in HanmerSprings next week.Results:

Senior A semi final: Culverden A 27 Cheviot A 26, Hanmer A 43Waiau A 24.

Senior B: Hawarden B 30 Waikari 26, Cheviot S 36 Cheviot B 18.

Senior C:Waiau B 34 Hawarden C 21, Cheviot C 23 Culverden B20.

Primary A: Cheviot PA 18 Hawarden PA 11, Glenmark PA 34Culverden PA 8.

Primary B semi final: Waiau PA 41 Waiau PB 7, Hanmer PA 37Glenmark PB 5.

Primary C: Waiau PC 15 Hawarden PB 12, Culverden PB 18Glenmark PC 0.

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The 2014 campaign in the South Island InvitationalTournament begins for Canterbury Country this week with

a game against Otago Development in Dunedin. This seasonthe team had 3 mid-week sessions prior to club finals so beginsits traditional one week build up to the first game with at leastthe added benefit of having familiarised itself with a game plan.

Other games in the southern section of the Tournamentare against Southland Country at Kirwee on 23rd August,Southland Metro at Invercargill on 6th September, and OtagoCountry at Lincoln on 13th September. This season there willbe no semi-finals and the winners of the two sections will meetin the final on 27th September. On 30th August, which is thebye for Country, the traditional Town vs Country game for theCraw Shield will be played out at Southbrook.

Coaches Mark Treweek and Wayne Gugich, along with theirmanagement team, worked hard to ensure that this seasonall players named in the Country team would remain availablefor the campaign. Apart from Pene Manumanuniliwa (MidCanterbury) and Blair McIlroy (Buller) no other players havegone to Heartland teams this year, but with 6 players declaringthemselves unavailable prior to selection due to work or otherpriorities, and several withdrawing since the team was nameddue to injuries or work commitments, assembling 30 fit andavailable players has been the immediate priority.

One of the major losses has been fullback Mark Maitland, whowas named in the ITM Cup wider squad, reportedly trainedexceptionally well for that squad, but then suffered a serious

knee injury in a club game. Mark has a wealth of experienceat club and representative level and has remained with theteam as Technical Advisor. Open side flanker Tyler Koningwas in line for Canterbury Colts selection, and also played forthe ITM Cup team in a pre-season game, but he was one of thekey players injured in club finals and has been forced out ofthe team. Similarly Matt King, player of the day in the NorthCanterbury club final, was injured during that game and hasconsequently been ruled out of the Country team.

Big Fijian lock Esikia Waqaiyavana has played extremely wellfor the Southbridge club this season and was destined to bea key player in the Country forward pack. However he hasrecently been named in the Canterbury Colts team which hasprecedence over the Country side.

Country will this season be captained by veteran prop MikeRowe. Mike’s considerable experience at representative level,together with his undying enthusiasm and commitment towhatever team he is a member of, will be of immense benefitto the younger players around him. The vice-captain will bemid-fielder and last year’s Country Player of the Year RichardMills, well known around Country rugby for his distributionskills and rock solid defence. Richard will lead a backline fullof players new to Country rugby and will set and expect veryhigh standards.

Overall the coaches have been impressed and encouragedby the level of enthusiasm and commitment throughout theteam. Physical training has by necessity been very light so far,

but verbal input to the planning process has noticeably comefrom all the players and not just a few. Rather than becomingdiscouraged by the injury and unavailability toll Mark andWayne have been further motivated as each replacement hasarrived because without exception the new players have beenincredibly excited to be in the team and determined to performwell.

The Country team is grateful for the support of its sponsorsand thanks them all for their contribution. Being part of thisexciting Tournament does not come without a cost, and it isthe support of the sponsors that makes participation possible.The team also acknowledges the tremendous support of theKaiapoi and West Melton clubs who have made their amenitiesavailable for trainings and meetings throughout the campaign.

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Alpacas give taste ofrural for local breeder

Sue Rodrigues loves getting out in the paddock with her alpacas.

ByDavid HillSue Rodrigues has no regrets about getting intoalpacas.The Kaiapoi breeder is gearing up for the

South Island colourbration show at CanterburyAgricultural Park on Saturday September 6. Shehas 58 huacaya alpacas on a 4ha property.‘‘I got into alpacas 10 years ago thanks to my

late husband. He was a truckie and he drove allround the place.‘‘He saw some imported alpacas in quarantine

on Ryans Road (near Christchurch Interna­tional Airport) and decided they looked prettygood and he thought I was getting too old tokeep riding horses.’’Mrs Rodrigues grew up on a mixed sheep,

dairy and beef farm at Glentunnel and rodehorses in shows for more than 50 years, but soonfell in love with alpacas.‘‘They (horses) were the main form of

transport on the farm. We used to ride them toschool. The family didn’t have cars ­ only oldtrucks and tractors.‘‘Alpacas are probably the biggest time

wasters I know. You can stand out there andwatch them for hours and they’re always doingsomething different. They are curious and realnosey.‘‘I really love them because they are charming

and they have great personalities and they arereal easy to handle.’’

Mrs Rodrigues says her biggest win waswinning champion black alpaca at the Canter­bury Agricultural and Pastoral Show three yearsago, chosen by an international judge.‘‘Our girl was the oldest one of the first place

getters and the nearest one to her was five yearsyounger than her. And she got reserve championlast year at Christchurch.’’A record 197 alpacas from throughout the

South Island and beyond are set to converge onChristchurch next month, with 62 fleece entries.Convenor Kees Rietveld says two breeders

are making the trip down from the North Island,while the majority of entries come from theWaimakariri district and around Christchurch.Several animals will be staying on for thenational expo at the same venue during October10­12.‘‘We tried to get on the coat tails of the

national expo by organising for people to havesomewhere for their animals to stay overbetween the shows, so it’s worked out prettygood.’’Mr Rietveld says a colourbration show is

different from a normal show, with alpacasjudged as colours ­ fancy, black, grey, brown,medium / dark fawn, light fawn and white ­ forthe two breeds huacaya and suri.‘‘It’s like having 14 different shows, with a

supreme champion for each of the coloursinstead of judging a supreme champion animal.’’

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have a big impact on cow flow and milkingefficiency, and can compromise cow safety.‘‘Factors such as the cows’ natural tendency

to follow one another should be consideredwhen designing entrances.‘‘If the entrance design obscures the cow in

front from view, the next cow will be reluctantto follow.’’Improving the dairy entry can increase work

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should not exceed four per cent. Steps shouldbe avoided if possible but are preferable to aramp exceeding a 4% slope, DairyNZ says.‘‘When used, steps must be approximately

800mm long, rise no more than 150mm on eachstep and the tread of each step must not havean upward slope of more than 2%.‘‘Changes in light levels affect cow flow.

Cows moving from a sunny, outside holdingyard may hesitate at moving into an entrancethat has a much lower level of light.’’The milking area should also be open to

sunlight if possible, DairyNZ says.‘‘Sharp, dark shadows across the concrete

can be interpreted by cows as a barrier, causingthem to pause before crossing.‘‘When it is dark make sure cows do not have

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clear platform areas are best for good cowmovement.‘‘A typical entry race width is 760mm to

820mm. Entrances which allow movementstraight in are the most effective.’’

Although not essential, DairyNZ says anentry race can help cow flow.‘‘Cows in the race cannot be bullied by other

cows, so less dominant cows are more likely toenter of their own accord.’’Entry races should ensure cows walk on to

the platform in single file.They should be one cow length (or two

metres) long.Two cow lengths are beneficial if you need to

slow cows down for electronic identificationsystems or when feeding in bails, DairyNZ says.‘‘A kink in the entry race to herringbone

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sey says the research followed eight NorthIsland farms with stand­off pads during thewinter months of May until August. TheNorthland and Waikato farms were monitoredfor hours of pad use, pad stocking density,surface material deterioration and cow comfort.‘‘We used activity meters on cows on a stand­

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‘‘The key to the Northland pad’s success wasdesigning it correctly with appropriate drainage,then regularly topping up and replacing thesurface material (woodchip) to create a surfacethe cows wanted to lie on.’’The new guidelines are designed to help

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gained by farmers over the years, which we havelearnt from and included in the new guide.’’Chris says the research showed after just one

pugging event over winter, pasture productioncan be halved for up to seven weeks.‘‘Approximately 40 per cent of the ground was

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Funding boost helpssustainable research

Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) chiefexecutive Nick Pyke hopes a $1.8 millioncash injection will assist research intoreducing nitrate leaching and theenvironmental and nitrate managementimpacts of dairy grazing on cropping farms.

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Cropping projects are benefiting fromsustainable funding.The Foundation for Arable Research

(FAR) was awarded a combined value ofmore than $1.8 million for four projects inthe Ministry for Primary Industry’s 2014Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) roundearlier this year.FAR chief executive Nick Pyke says it

was a pleasing result and the four projectswill address issues around nitrogen leach­ing, dairy grazing on cropping farms,Argentine stem weevil and slugs.‘‘Our aim, as a research organisation, is

to increase the profitability and sustain­ability of cropping farm systems.‘‘Each of these four projects was devel­

oped as a result of industry consultation,and as such is focused quite clearly on on­farm issues faced by our growers.‘‘Any information which helps to provide

solutions to these problems will be a bighelp for them.’’The four projects in more detail include

‘‘root zone reality: a fluxmeter network tomeasure and manage nitrogen leachinglosses on cropping farms’’.Mr Pyke says this project will place

fluxmeters (devices which can measuredrainage and nitrogen leaching losses fromthe plant root zone) on nine arable andvegetable cropping farms across NewZealand.The measurement data will improve our

knowledge of typical nitrogen leachinglosses from cropping and vegetable pro­duction under good management practiceand help farmers to understand what stepsthey could consider taking to deliver thewater quality outcomes desired by theircommunities.It is also expected that these results will

provide a valuable database for futurework on validation of the OVERSEERcrop model and the development of publicpolicy regarding freshwater quality.A second project, ‘‘good management

practices for intensive winter dairy grazingon arable farms’’, involves working withfarmers from Waikato, Hawke’s Bay,Manawatu, Canterbury, Otago and South­land on grazing practices on their farms,

Mr Pyke says.Their experience will guide the project’s

outputs.It aims to provide an environmental and

productivity risk assessment for theimpacts of winter grazing on arable crop­ping soils and nutrient management, whichwill inform discussion about the long termsustainability of winter grazing and providethe basis for a cross­sector discussionabout the real costs of the practice toarable farmers.The other two projects include the

impact and management of Argentine stemweevil under reduced levels of parasitismand the integrated management of slugpests.

Becoming nutrient efficientIt is important to decide where improvements canbe made to improve nutrient use efficiency.DairyNZ says farmers need to consider ‘‘how

can I be a more efficient user of nutrients?’’Nutrient use efficiency is measured as the ratio

of nutrient outputs in a product (namely milk) inrelation to nutrient inputs (for example fertiliserand nutrients contained in imported feed).The more output that can be achieved per unit

of input, the more efficient the system is, DairyNZsays.‘‘Being a more efficient user of nutrients makes

financial sense ­ all else being equal, increasing yourfarm’s nutrient use efficiency will increase pro­ductivity and profitability as well as having benefitsfor the environment.’’To assist farmers, DairyNZ has developed the

‘‘Nutrient Management on your Dairy Farmresource’’, which can be downloaded fromDairyNZ’s website.‘‘We’ve developed regional nutrient manage­

ment indicators to help you determine how youcompare to your regional peers in terms of nutrientuse efficiency and nutrient losses,’’ DairyNZ says.‘‘The indicator for nutrient use efficiency is

nitrogen conversion efficiency. This indicator willtell you how efficient your farm system is atconverting external nitrogen inputs (those con­tained in fertiliser and imported feed) into nitrogencontained in products (namely milk and meat).‘‘The indicators for nutrient losses are nitrogen

leaching (kg N/ha/year) and phosphorus loss (kgP/ha/year). These indicators will tell you how muchnitrogen is being leached or phosphorus is beinglost from you farm system per annum as a result of

current nutrient management practices.‘‘You can find these figures in you nutrient

budget or ask your fertiliser representative or farmconsultant.’’

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UreaBoronCalciumMagnesiumThistle Sprayor whatever

Mix and apply

0508 747 040www.towandfarm.co.nz

Sample RecipeUrea: 35kg/haBoron: 1kg/haLime Flour: 100kg/haMagnesium: 5kg/haThistle Spray: 2litres/ha35 hectares1 Tow and Fert load3 minutes per hectare

Or have the mix formulated by your nutritional

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be identified by the means of an electronic tag,which records the animal, where it lives and theowners details.In the event of a biosecurity alert, it aims to

assure New Zealand’s export markets that NewZealand can quickly and effectively manage anoutbreak of disease.The Government has contributed to the

establishment and ongoing operational costs,while DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand andDeer Industry New Zealand have shared theestablishment costs. Their share of ongoingoperational costs are recovered from farmerlevies.To ensure farmers are ready for the final

transition, NAIT is asking that all cattle aretagged with an approved RFID ear tag andregistered in the NAIT system.This includes any cattle born before July 1,

2012, and calves before six months of age, orbefore they move off farm.Cattle that are too dangerous to tag are

exempt but should be sent to slaughter beforethe end of the transition phase. This can onlyhappen if they already have an Animal HealthBoard bar coded primary tag. If the animal is toodangerous to tag, there is a $13 levy to pay. Thislevy is expected to cease from July 1 next year.Calves under the age of 30 days that are going

directly to a meat processor are also exempt.Farmers are also able to go on line to update

their untagged stock count, which includesanimals born before July 2012.NAIT tags apply to all cattle, whether

breeding, selling or grazing and anyone whoowns cattle, whether it is one beast or 100, needsto comply.The tagging of deer came into effect in March

2013 and so have a later end to the transitionalphase.Some deer do not need to be tagged,

including trophy stags going to game parks,safari parks or zoos and fallow deer. Like cattlethose considered too dangerous to be tagged areexempt, but attract the $13 levy.

Kaikoura environmental workshopKaikoura farmers will have the chance tofamiliarise themselves with land and environ­ment planning (LEP) next week.Beef and Lamb New Zealand is hosting a free

workshop on Monday August 25 from 9am atDerrick, Jane & Ben Millton’s Waipapa prop­erty at Clarence Valley.The workshop is an opportunity for farmers to

learn more about the land and environmentissues on their farm and to help them make aplan to manage those issues.Beef + Lamb NZ’s LEP toolkit is designed to

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Farming within nutrient limits will be discussedat a Beef + Lamb New Zealand workshop at theGreta Valley Tavern on Wednesday from 5pm.Facilitator Tom Fraser says nutrient limits is

the most important issue for sheep and beeffarmers and ‘‘has the potential to have a greaterimpact on management practices and profitabil­ity than any other single event in the past 20years’’.‘‘All farmers, including many lifestyle far­

mers, will be required to have their propertiesentered into Overseer and have a nutrientbudget within the next two to three years.’’Dr Fraser says AgResearch senior scientist

David Wheeler, who has worked on thedevelopment of the Overseer model, will give apresentation on how the model works and howdifferent management practices impact onnutrient outputs on farm.‘‘This will be a great opportunity to hear from

David and to ask all those questions that havebeen concerning farmers as they try to developan understanding of this issue.’’Other speakers include Environment Canter­

bury principal planning advisor Leo Fietje andprincipal strategy advisor Ian Brown, who willpresent information on the timelines anddifferent regulations within the various regionalzones in North Canterbury.‘‘This is very important as all regions are not

equal and it is essential that farmers understandwhat is important for their own circumstances,’’Dr Fraser says.‘‘Both speakers will be available to answer

questions so if there are any areas of uncertaintythis will be a great opportunity to become fullyinformed.’’Two North Canterbury farms which have

already entered their nutrient outputs intoOverseer will be discussed, exploring a numberof scenarios, including ‘‘what happens to the

nutrient output if the farm goes to a dairy wintergraze option or perhaps 50ha of Lucerne isestablished’’, Dr Fraser says.‘‘Results from these scenarios will be pre­

sented and these will give very good examples ofwhat impacts various changes in managementmay have as well as management practices thatwill be able to be put in place to reduce nutrientlosses from a property.‘‘The time has come when all farmers need to

accept that farming within a nutrient limit is afact of life whether we agree with it or not.‘‘Being informed and understanding the

regulations that will be put in place is a goodstarting point and this workshop will providevaluable information to all farmers in NorthCanterbury.’’A meal will be provided and registration is

required. Please contact Ian Knowles at ian­[email protected]. For more informa­tion or to put up any questions to the speakerscontact Tom Fraser [email protected].

Wool levy meetings this weekendFarmers will get the chance to learn more aboutthe proposed wool levy in the next few days.Federated Farmers North Canterbury is hosting

meetings with the Wool Levy Group at the GretaValley Tavern on Sunday from 6.30pm and at theOxford Working Men’s Club on Monday from3pm.Meat and fibre chairman Dan Hodgen says

Federated Farmers is keen to get local farmerstalking about the levy.‘‘We are facilitating the conversation.We’re not

telling people how to vote, we’re leaving it up topeople to get the information and make up theirown minds.‘‘For me, it’s an important issue to look into.

The Wool Levy Group has some fairly big namesin the industry getting in behind it, so it’s definitelyworth considering. Even if people vote ‘no’, the

important thing is at least they consider it.’’The Wool Levy Group is proposing a levy of

three cents per kilogram on the average 5.4kgs ofgreasy wool, which equates to 16.2 cents persheep. A farmer with 2000 sheep would be payingaround $324 a year, while a farmer with 5000sheep would be paying $810 a year.While the initial levy would be no higher than

three cents per kilogram, there would be an upperlimit of five cents per kilogram stipulated in a newWool Commodities Levy Act.From the money raised, the Wool Levy Group

proposes to spend $0.5 million on communicationor advocacy, $2.7 million on education or raisingdemand, $0.5 million on research and develop­ment and $0.5 million on governance.The referendum voting period runs from

September 10 to October 10.

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The Amberley Football Club’s senior men’s teamhas enjoyed another stella season.After winning last season’s division 4 competi­

tion, the team was promoted to division 3, which itwent on to win, remaining unbeaten all season. Theteam defeated Coastal Spirit 3­0 in last weekend’sfinal.The team has a ‘United Nations’ feel with

players from New Zealand, Ireland, England andSouth America.The squad trains in Amberley but draws players

from wider North Canterbury, particular Culver­den and surrounds.The players would like to continue to keep

building and next year will play in division 2. CoachGeoff Macmillan has aspirations to win again.The Amberley masters team ended up in the

Masters’ division 2 league. With one week of thecompetition to play the team is unbeaten and leadsthe table by one point. Along the way it has beatenthree of last years division 1 teams.Should the team win this Saturday against

Parklands United it will have won its division forthe third time in four years.The players have benefited from having a very

large squad this year meaning that while there havebeen injuries, there has been no injury crisis. Boththe seniormen andmastersmen are close to havingenough players to create a second, more socialteam.The AmberleyMatt Blair Motors women’s team

had a great season, finishing 5th in division 1. Theteam is an interesting mix of older ladies and someexciting younger talent, with the age range 16 yearsto 52 years, with one mother and daughtercombination playing.Three of the younger players, Molly Elliott and

Ruby and Tessa Dixon, are looking forward torepresenting North Canterbury at the upcoming17th grade South Island tournament.If anyone is interested in playing for the club they

can visit www.amberleyfootball.org.nz or [email protected] Amberley Football Club is about to be

undergo a name change next year to become theHurunui Rangers Football Club, as they try toextend the development of football to a wider area.At present the senior teams’ shirts next year are

a blank canvas awaiting a local business to sponsorthem and take their name out to the competition.

Local smallbore rifle club resultsAmberley Smallbore Rifle ClubResults August 11: Conan Griffin 100.8, 97.6, Gordon Wright

99.8, 100.8, Phillipa Brown 98.8, Katrina Quigley 98.7, 97.4, RossHarper 98.3, 90.1, Mike Criglington 97.5, Keith Brown 96.6, 99.4,Adam Heaven 95.4, Chris Rhodes 95.3, Georgina Rhodes 95.1,Lily Green 93.1, Douglas Quigley 92.1, Matt Fahey 90.2, ThomasMcIlraith 83.3, Jacob Patchett 81.1, Grace Russell 80.0, MartinQuigley 66.0.Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association Travel ShootFinal round resultsDivision One: Amberley 382.14 (4) 39 points, Rangiora 390.17

(5) 41 pts, West Eyreton 381.17 (3) 28 pts.Winners of Kaiapoi MRA Shield: Rangiora.Division Two: Rangiora 394.29 (5) 40 points, Amberley 377.16

(4) 36 points.Winners of Southbrook Challenge Shield: Rangiora.Tiverton CupIndividual scores and aggregates, final round results: Conan

Griffin 95.1, 979.52, Tania Boerlage 98.5, 979.44, Gordon Wright97.4, 978.43, Robert Dalzell 98.3, 974.41, SamVincent 97.6, 967.35,Chris Kershaw 96.3, 963.35, Alister Brosnan 99.7, 960.42, BrianLunn 95.3, 955.34, Joel Edge 100.5, 955.32, Peter Boerlage 95.3,950.40, Keith Brown 98.3, 950.25, Ross Harper 87.1, 948.30,Michael Criglington 92.0, 935.22, Ian Frazer 93.2, 932.31, GaryBriden 88.0, 928.16, Chris Rhodes 91.1, 925.19, Georgia Withers89.1, 909.18, James Briden 95.3, Dudley Jarman 96.3, Paul

Widdowson 93.3, Susannah Smith 93.0, Georgia Withers 92.3,Fergus Miles 94.1, Tony Downes 91.1, Michael Wardell 87.1

Winner of Tiverton Cup: Conan Griffin.

Winners of Grade Certificates

Master Grade: Gordon Wright.

A Grade aggregate: Conan Griffin.

B grade aggregate: Sam Vincent.

C grade aggregate: Ian Frazer.

D grade aggregate: Georgia Rhodes.

Veterans aggregate: Robert Dalzell.

Women’s aggregate: Tania Boerlage.

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ture work across a diverse range of media fromnine artists including Llew Summers, AlisonErikson, Ruth Killoran, Jane McCulla, BrianGartside, Tatyanna Meharry, Sarah Alice Miles,

Renate Galetzka and Allan O’Loughlin.These include the distinctive bronze sculptures

of Llew Summers and Alison Erikson, texturedstoneware forms from JaneMcCulla and thought­provoking ceramic works by Tatyanna Meharry.‘‘Hope boxes’’ have been created in fabric by

Sarah Alice Miles, while Ruth Killoran hasproduced some fluid Oamaru stone sculptures ofRuth Killoran.The exhibition will open at 3pm on Saturday

and run until September 24.

ConversationsIn the first of a series of ward committee forums,Hawarden and Waikari residents will be able totalk face to face with Hurunui District MayorWinton Dalley and councillors, chief executiveHamish Dobbie and senior staff in a communityconversation cafe.Councillor Marie Black, says it offers the

community a chance to discuss issues and concernsin an informal setting, have some soup, finger foodand beverages, while making their voices heard.‘‘We are hoping there will be a good turn out and

that a lot of positive dialogue will take place. Eachward committee will hold its own forum, it’s allabout getting people involved with what they wantfor their community.’’The conversation will give people an opportunity

to discuss topics such as sewerage, drainage, stormwater, drinking water and roading. How thecommunity envisages itself in three years time, orten years time is an important part of how thecouncil will allocate funds andwhere they will comefrom.Footpaths and future projects like cycle trails

and the aspirations of residents are up fordiscussion. The event will be held in the HawardenRugby Club from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on August 27.

Child prodigy delights

Benedict Lim.

ByWarwick RathgenBenedict Lim was born in Wellington in 2002and incredibly has been performing on the violinand piano since the age of four.His genuine love of music and talent has been

carefully nurtured by both of his local teachers,Rosemary Stott (piano) and Stephen Larsen (violin).While Benedict has been performing more on

the violin than on the piano (he practises twohours a day on the violin and one hour a day onthe piano), his outstanding pianistic talent hasseen him winning many prizes at local musiccompetitions and a third prize for piano at theInternational Young Musicians Festival in NewYork in 2012. Then at age 10.But besides music he lives a perfectly normal

life, tending his small flock of chickens, duckswith his four younger siblings in his family’shome in Cust.And he and his family are also all dedicated to

home schooling. What an incredible family ­even a four­year­old sibling of his is alsobeginning with the violin.Lim recently performed on the violin at the

Chamber Gallery of the Rangiora Libraryplaying Bach’s Sonata No2, Beethoven’s ViolinSonata No 5, and the astounding Sarasate’sCarmen Fantasy as stunning finale which franklyleft the large audience spellbound and then as Ihave never before seen at a Sunday concert, aspontaneous thunderous standing ovation fromthem.The entire audience was dumbstruck with his

remarkable performances. I don’t rememberever seeing before a standing ovation at anyprevious Sunday concerts. After all we had allbeen gazing and listening in complete disbeliefat his performance.And then last Sunday this incredible prodigy

gave his second Arts Council performance andthis time on the piano. He played Rameau’sGavotte, Beethoven’s Sonata in F, Debussy’sSerenade for the Doll, Mompou’s Cancion yDanza 5, and a stunning Danzas Argentina’s,

with a short sharp Chopin’s Waltz in F as aencore following yet again a thunderous welldeserved, and most unusual spontaneous stand­ing ovation.Surely the two standing ovations in one week

speak for themselves?He is a prodigy who already not only has

exhibited outstanding talent but his entirebehaviour and presence is mature, professionaland with a degree of outstanding panache.North Canterbury is surely fortunate to have

such remarkable talent growing up and matur­ing among us and I, and all his total audiencesover the past two Sundays, look forward tohearing more from this remarkable childwonder.

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Greenpark Website IDLN1415

Offers invitedRon Ferguson M 0274 986 256

Queen Charlotte Drive7.5 HECTARESLocated between Havelock andPicton, this ideal location suitsthose looking for a lifestyle closeto the Sounds which offer manyattractions such as boating,tramping, hunting and fishing toname a few. 7.5 hectares of goodfertile soils renowned for stockhealth and pasture production.Dairy grazing, calf rearing, smalldeer unit or even production ofsupplements for sale.Would suitequine interests. Good standardof improvements complement anicely presented three bedroomhomewith three car garaging,attached sleep-out.

Marlborough Website IDBL1126

Price by negotiationAllan Gifford M 0272 262 379

Manaroa Road340 HECTARESScheme Plan approved, subjectto final survey and title issue. 130hectares (more or less) easy flatstomedium hill subdivided into17 paddocks. Balance of landregenerating bush and subjectto a P.F.S.I application. Good fourwheeler access and some aestheticspecimen plantings. Raised boardwool shed with return race and350 - 400np. Cattle/sheep yards,head bail and load out race. Stock/domestic water from naturalsprings. Currently a sheep andcattle unit. This is a great locationin the Kenepuru Sound.

Marlborough Website IDBL1094

Price by negotiationAllan Gifford M 0272 262 379

246 HowardValley Road466 HECTARESIdeal grazing land for sheep andbeef production, deer breeding,finishing and dairy support withfurther development options. Mixof contourwith heavy flats, rollingdowns and some steeper countrywith the boundaries definedwithnative bush. Approx 100ha deerfenced (ongoing). Spacious andsunny two storey homewith upto five bedrooms, dual living, twobathrooms, double garage. Threestand raised boardwool shed, fullycovered sheep yards, deer handlingcomplex, implement shed and haystorage.

Nelson Lakes Website IDBL1113

Price on applicationAllan GIfford M 0272 262 379

Top Line Road2.2 HECTARESSeaviews to the east and theseaward Kaikouramountainrange to the west from this lastlifestyle section in this sought afterlocation approximately 7km northof Kaikoura. Fully fenced withgreat fertile pasture and servicesto the boundary. Fishing, hunting,tramping, surfing and golf all onlyminutes away. Primary schoolacross the road, secondary schoolbus at gate andmail delivery togate. Covenants apply. Availablenow.

Kaikoura Website IDTU9996

Price $200,000 plus GSTKathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

9A Churchill Street761m2

This three bedroom house issituated on a sheltered privateback section, within 2minuteswalk to the hospital and 5minuteswalk to town. The very establishedsection is fully fenced, with somelarge trees including a palm,camelias, native trees and fruittrees with a lovely flat lawn area.The house has had amakeoverincluding interior and exteriorpainting, a new roof, a new kitchenand new carpet is about to be laid.Extra large garaging for a highboat, or perhaps a workshop/garage combination. Currentlytenanted.

Kaikoura Website IDTU10328

Price $339,000Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

172 Beach Road1,085m2

Investment Opportunity - ResourceConsent has been granted tosubdivide this property, close to allamenities. The two bedroom homewith freshly pained exterior hasa separate kitchen and leads to aseparate dining area. French doorslead through to the lounge witha sliding door opening out to thenorth facing patio. The property isset on a large established sectionwith double garage and workshopwith two entrances, one leadingto the back section which has ashed also.

Kaikoura Website IDTU10247

Price $325,000Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

30Valley Road842m2

Fishing, diving and huntingbatch situated in Goose Bay,approximately 15minutes drivesouth of Kaikoura. Elevated twobedroom homewith open planliving area leading out to the decksand valley views. For the guests,there is a flat on the lower levelwith internal and external access.There is a lounge/bedroom, toiletand kitchenette. The single garageis also on this level. There aremanyoutdoor areas for entertaining,plus a fish filleting bench, sheds,dog runs, woodsheds andGlasshouse shed.

Goose Bay Website IDTU10338

Price $325,000Kathy Thompson M 021 229 0600

Page 34 The News Thursday August 21 2014

www.bayleys.co.nzBayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

CREATE YOUR DREAM LIFESTYLE Loburn

Deadline SaleAll offers on or before 4pm,

Tues 26 Aug 2014

View phone for viewing times

www.bayleys.co.nz/518392

Richard WoerleeM 027 220 7706

B 03 311 8020

[email protected]

Jamie AskhamB 03 311 8020

503 Barkers RoadD 8.2717ha lifestyle block with a superb elevated building site

offering 360 degree views

D North west views to the mountains and southern views over the

Ashley River

D Two bay barn and cattle yards, power, phone and water with tank

supplied close to the building site

D A long driveway makes this block private and peaceful

D Ashley River over the boundary

D Fenced into four paddocks with waterWHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

FINAL

NOTICE

SUPERB HOME WITH STYLE AND SPACE Rangiora

For SaleView Sun 1-1.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518388

Richard WoerleeM 027 220 7706

B 03 311 8020

[email protected]

Jamie AskhamB 03 311 8020

4 Wattle LaneImpeccable style and a creative design providing plenty of space puts

this brand new 224m² home in a league of its own. The four

bedroom, two bathroom home is great for entertaining with two living

areas and a large north facing patio. The master bedroom has its

own private patio, ensuite and walk in robe. The home is well

equipped for the family with a large lawn area and loads of storage.

Positioned for privacy and sunshine, the home is warm and inviting

and finished with tasteful décor throughout. The 684m² section will

be landscaped prior to possession.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE Loburn

Deadline SaleAll offers on or before 4pm,

Tues 26 Aug 2014

View Sun 2.30-3pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518477

Richard WoerleeM 027 220 7706

B 03 311 8020

[email protected]

Jamie AskhamM 027 586 7541

158 Barkers RoadSituated in a very handy Loburn location, this property is a ’must

see’ for anyone looking for a modern and well equipped 4ha lifestyle

property with plenty of character.

This four bedroom, two bathroom home was built in 2005 and

features double glazing throughout. The country style kitchen, dining

area and living area flow nicely and open onto a large private north

facing patio. The property has a three bay barn with one bay

enclosed. There is also a all-weather horse arena and hay barn.

Established landscaping creates privacy and shelter.WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

NEWLIS

TING

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME Rangiora

For SaleNegotiable over $469,000

View Sun 2.15-2.45pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518376

Ross DitmerM 027 482 2056

B 03 311 8020

[email protected]

125 White StreetLocated centrally on White Street this beautiful home delivers where

it counts. Three double bedrooms (master with en-suite) open plan

kitchen/living room, separate formal lounge, office, double internal

access garage and heated with log fire and heat pump, this home

offers space and style. Outside the garden is waiting to turn on its

charm for Spring.

The current owners have enjoyed 23 years of living in this great

home - is it now your turn?

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The News Thursday August 21 2014 Page 35

www.bayleys.co.nzBayleys Rangiora, 6 Durham Street, Rangiora, 03 311 8020All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

HUNGRY FOR THE RIGHT PROPERTY? Rangiora

Deadline SaleOffers over $489,000 on or before

4pm, Tue 26 Aug 2014

View Sunday 1-1.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518415

Michelle NelsonM 021 280 8011

B 03 311 8020

[email protected]

39 Rowse StreetThis property offers a smorgasbord of benefits for families. With a

spacious 739m² section there’s ample room as well as offstreet

parking for boat/caravan. Two living rooms for convenient family

living and four bedrooms (master with ensuite and WIR). This home

has great street appeal and is located amongst established family

homes in a desired street. Sited near the rugby park, choice of two

schools, bus stop, and playground makes it superb for children/

teens. And the "icing on the cake" is that this 2003-built home has

double glazing too! Be quick now - closes Tuesday!

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

FINAL

NOTICE

COMPARE AND BE IMPRESSED! Rangiora

For Sale $379,000

View Sun 2-2.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518320

Michelle NelsonM 021 280 8011

B 03 311 8020

[email protected]

78 Bush StreetImmaculately presented and cared for over the years, this one-owner-

since-new property offers a great package for families.

Three double bedrooms, double garage, well established 607m²

section. Tasteful improvements such as a large conservatory and

some double glazing add further appeal to this already very attractive

home.

Near bus stop and access to Christchurch.

Be impressed here!

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP Oxford

Deadline SaleAll offers on or before 4pm,

Wed 27 Aug 2014

View Sun 1-1.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518429

Margo HutcheonM 027 485 8003

B 03 311 8020

Ross DitmerM 027 482 2056

B 03 311 8020

4 Rata StreetThe superior standard of build and finish, combined with quality

materials and fittings, makes this the benchmark for other homes.

With superb street appeal and a location so handy to everything, this

home demands your attention. The home is spacious and provides

very comfortable sunny living space, together with four bedrooms - or

three plus office. A well appointed kitchen enjoys a view to the

street, two bathrooms - the main with bath and shower, and an

ensuite with easy access non-slip wet floor shower accessed directly

from two of the bedrooms. 819m² section.WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

FINAL

NOTICE

STUNNING NEW TOWNHOUSES Kaiapoi

Deadline SaleOffers over $435,000 on or before

2pm, Thurs 4 Sep 2014

View Sun 3-3.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/518448

www.bayleys.co.nz/518450

Michelle NelsonM 021 280 8011

B 03 311 8020

[email protected]

38A & 38B Peraki StreetIf you are looking for a three bedroom-ensuite townhouse with great

design and care to attention, you really must come down the

driveway and view these wonderful townhouses.

With easy access to Christchurch, close to bus stop and on their own

title (shared driveway) have a choice of two to admire.

Immediate possession available.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Page 36 The News Thursday August 21 2014

THIS WEEK’SOPEN HOMES

Licenced under REAA 2008

Sunday 24 August11.15 - 11.45 150 Stringers Road

Broomfield #51834912.00 - 12.30 51 Railway Street

Sefton12.00 - 12.30 208 Swannanoa Road

Fernside #51849112.00 - 12.30 22 Rowse Street

Rangiora #5182891.00 - 1.30 1 Ward Place

Rangiora #5185141.00 - 1.30 1064 Tram Road

Swannanoa #5180061.00 - 1.30 4 Wattle Lane

Rangiora #5183881.00 - 1.30 39 Rowse Street

Rangiora #5184151.00 - 1.30 4 Rata Street

Oxford #5184292.00 - 2.30 4 Chelsea Court

Rangiora #5183782.00 - 2.30 8 Wetherfield Lane

Mandeville2.00 - 2.30 78 Bush Street

Rangiora #5183202.15 - 2.45 125 White Street

Rangiora #5183762.30 - 3.00 158 Barkers Road

Loburn #5184773.00 - 3.30 812 Mill Road

Ohoka #5178453.00 - 3.30 38A & 38B Peraki Street

Kaiapoi #518448, 518450

Public Notices Public NoticesPublic Notices Public Notices

Nichols NZ Ltd operates a casualty stockcollection in the North Canterbury area.We wish to advise that Doug Lang is no longer associatedwith Nichols NZ Ltd. Your new contractor is Mike who can becontacted on 020 4011 7629. If you require a fast, profes-sional and prompt service please contact Mike or our headoffice below.Farmer payments are made in December to you or a chari-table organisation of your choice.

Nichols (NZ) LimitedPO BOX 19758, Wooston,Christchurch 8241P: (03) 384 3260F: (03) 384 3014Email [email protected]

Public Notices Public Notices

WEED SPRAYING ALONGSIDEWATER RACES

The public is advised that spot control ofweeds by chemical spraying will take placealongside water races in the WaimakaririDistrict Council Water Race system duringthe period 1st September 2014 to 30 April2015.The chemicals used will be Triclopyr andGreen Glyphosate with a penetrant additive.The chemical spraying will control gorse,broom and other weeds to ensure waterraces are maintained to a high standard.Spraying will be carried out by Growsafecerfified operators

For further information contact:Alan BucklandOperations ManagerWaimakariri Irrigation Ltdph: 021 241 1125

SEPTEMBER MEETING DATES

Council Chambers, Amberley11th Council 9.30am18th Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (9.30am)

followed by the Regulatory Committee(1.00pm)

30th Amberley Ward Committee 7.30pm

Cheviot Library/Service Centre1st Domett Reserve Committee 8.00pm3rd Cheviot Ward Committee 6.00pm16th Port Robinson Reserve Committee 7.30pm

Culverden Council Chambers17th Amuri Community Committee 7.00pm

The Gallery, Hanmer Springs Library15th Hanmer Springs Community Board 1.00pm

Waikari Community Hall22nd Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee 3.00pm24th Hurunui Community Committee 7.30pm

MEET THENATIONAL PARTY CANDIDATE

for the Kaikoura Electorate

1452171

HAVE YOUR QUESTIONSANSWERED

Public MeetingThursday 21st August at 7pm

Anglican Church HallChurch Street, Amberley

Meeting chaired by Rt Hon David CarterEveryone is welcomeAuthorised by Stuart Smith162 Wrekin Road, Blenheim

StuartSmith

www.national.org.nz

PoultryFREE RANGE layinghens avail now. 03 3102183. Find us on Facebook,Chickenman Ltd.

Rotary Club of Rangiora

THE ROTARY BOOK FAIRFriday 3rd October 8.30am - 9pm

Saturday 4th October 8.30am - 5pmRANGIORA BOROUGH SCHOOL HALL

KING STREETWe would like donations of books andmagazines for the sale. We preferbooks and magazines in good condition.We also collect puzzles, games etc forthe sale.We can collect your books.Phone Peter Allen 313 4971Jack Wilcox 313 3788Richard Heal 313 2175David Cain 313 7162All proceeds go towards projectssupporting individuals and groups in ourcommunityRotary: serving the community

Is your electricblanket safe?Get it checked

for $5!During August you can takeyour electric blanket to 100%Nicols Appliances (251-253High St, Rangiora) and for just$5 a qualified electrician willcheck it is safe to use.

For more information callBruce on 313 7886Sarah Lodge Injury [email protected] 567 544

**Since 2010 there havebeen around 15 electricblankets fires per year whichcaused injuries to threepeople on average - twentyyears ago there were over100 annually, resulting inabout 15 injuries.

BuilderBUILDER available now,for the next 2­3 months.Phone 03 312 0082 or 027222 3060.

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.

CLAIRVOYANTmedium, clear accuratereadings with Holly. Phone03 314 9073.

• 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 email

[email protected]• Please include your address, suburb and contact details

• 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 email

[email protected]• Please include your address suburb and contact details

DELIVERERS REQUIREDIMMEDIATE STARTRangiora, Kaiapoi,

Woodend

The News Thursday August 21 2014 Page 37

Situations Vacant

APPLY TODAY.

Store Manager

CULVERDEN

Be part of the RD1 team that providesNew Zealand’s largest industry with whatthey need!

As one of the largest rural retailers in New ZealandRD1 supports New Zealand’s dairy industry andprovides great development opportunities for ourpeople.

We are looking for a motivated leader and teamplayer with excellent customer service skills to bein charge of the new RD1 Culverden team.

As Store Manager, you will be responsible for thefinancial wellbeing of the store, the support anddevelopment of your Sales team, implementingseasonal campaigns, ensuring legal complianceand managing the store’s inventory.

Are you the right fit - do you have?

• The ability to build and maintain customerrelations

• Exceptional service and sales skills• The ability to demonstrate good team leadership• Good computer skills and an affinity withadministration

• Experience with inventory management• A commitment to continuous improvement• A rural background which would be an advantage• Planning and organisational skills• A New Zealand driver’s licence.

This is a huge opportunity! Being able tomaximize sales through well planned seasonalcampaigns is a must. You will be confident instaff management and will be responsible for theoverall running of the store.

What’s in it for you?

At RD1, we are committed to the continuousdevelopment of our staff. In return for your skillsyou will receive:

• A comprehensive induction into the RD1 Group• A competitive salary and ongoing training• Staff discounts on store purchases plusnationwide discounts as part of the widerFonterra group.

In addition to that you will get the opportunityto lead a passionate and dedicated group ofpeople and play your part in the performance of asuccessful company.

For a copy of the Job Description, pleasevisit www.RD1.com/careers or, if you havequestions, please contact Matthew Hanrahan -RD1 Regional Sales Manager on 027 683 3559.

To apply please email your CV and coverletter by 5pm Sunday 24 August 2014 [email protected]

Situations Vacant Situations Vacant Situations Vacant

APPLY TODAY.

Technical SalesRepresentative

CULVERDEN

We need a motivated and passionateprofessional to fill this role. You will beinvolved in building and maintaining positiverelationships with our Fonterra shareholdersand other industry colleagues.

You need to have an interest in the rural industryand a passion for helping farmers make the rightbusiness decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in the rural industry with an abilityto relate to farmers

• The drive to succeed• The ability to explain the features/ benefits oftechnical products

• Great oral and written communication skills• A good understanding of dairy nutrition, animalhealth, strong pasture management andagronomy

• Basic computer skills and sales experienceessential.

What’s in it for you?

At RD1 we are committed to the continuousdevelopment of our staff. In return for your skills,you will receive:

• A comprehensive induction into the RD1 group• Continuous support and training for careerdevelopment

• A competitive salary• Staff discounts on store purchases• A wide range of nationwide discounts as partof the Fonterra group.

For a copy of the job description, please visitwww.RD1.com/careers or if you have anyquestions about the position please contactMatthew Hanrahan on 027 683 3559.

To apply please email your CV and coverletter by 5pm Sunday 24 August 2014 [email protected]

Situations Vacant Situations Vacant

FARM MACHINERYFord 4600 4WD Tractor with F/E Loader, Clough 920 MaxitillCultivator, 8ft Water Ballast Roller, 9ft Cambridge Roller,Ransone Trailing Grubber, Eagle 5 a-side Hay Rake (as new),Clough 5 Furrow Trailing Plough, Bisley 4 Reel Hay Rake,New Holland 370 PTO Baler, GDS Impaler & Accumulator,Metal Form Motorised Tow Behind Pro 1500 Poo Collector(as new), Honda 350 4WD Motorbike, Small Bike Trailer,Zweeger Hay Bob, Mobile Stock Loading Race, John DeereLA145 Ride-on Lawnmower (380hrs), Chain Harrows, 3 LeafHarrows & Bar, A&B Chaff Cutter 1PH Motor, Power PonyTractor with Mower Attachment, Twin Disc UFO Mower, FarmSundriesCLYDESDALE HORSESMixed Age Clydesdale Horses (Details in Wednesday’s Press)

SALE 2 Commencing at 11.30amOn account

H Langridge & Sons Ltd, 74 Marshmans RoadFARM MACHINERYCase 660 Combine Harvester (Tidy), MF 178 Tractor, FordIndustrial 500 Tractor with Heavy Duty F/E Loader, IH47PTO Baler, Duncan 701 20 Coulter Drill, Set 10ft Discs,Duncan 4 Furrow 3PTL Plough, Vicon 540 Fertiliser Spreader,Cambridge Roller, PZ Twin Drum Mower, 12ft Leveller &Harrows, Bale Acumulator, 6 Reel Vicon Hay Rake, 40ft 8”PTO Auger, 30 Tonne Flat Bottom Silo, 2 Axle Trailer with3000 Litre Steel Tank, 8x4 Car Trailer.SUNDRIESYardman Ride-on Lawn Mower (as new), Southbend 6ftEngineers Lathe, Portable Diesel DEK 2500CL Generator,Lincoln 225 Generator-Welder with Petrol Mower, GallagherPTO Shearing Machine, Power Hacksaw, 3Phase Radial ArmSaw, 200 Gal Galvanised Water Tank, Steel Work Bench, 8”Engineers Vice, 8” D/E Grinder, Avery 100kg Platform Scales,Hi Lift Jack, Bolt Cutters, Chain Hoist, Wheelbarrow, Lister 2Cylinder Motor with Water Pump, Tools & Boxes Sundries

Payment on Day:CRT/ Farmlands Card, Cash or ChequePlease Register Prior to AuctionsContact: Noel Lowery 027 432 8859

2 Clearing Sales2 Clearing SalesFarm Machinery, Horses,

SundriesSaturday 23 August 2014,

SALE 1 Commencing at 9.30amOn account

PF & A Dixon, 870 Marshmans Road, Ashley

TradesPAINT SMART NOWLTD. For all your paintingneeds, 25 years experience.Ph Charley 03 319 8846 or027 920 8554.

PLASTERER 30 yearsexperience 3 years EQC.Phone Danny 03 312 5696,027 220 1654.

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

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

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

SCREEN PRINTING.For all your printingrequirements. T­shirts,Hoodies, Hi­Vis vests andpolos, Overalls, Caps etc.Please phone Heather 03313 0261 or [email protected].

STEELcut to lengthEngineering Fabrication

STEEL CANTERBURY LTD6 Cable St, Sockburn

P 943 6525 F 943 [email protected]

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.

Joinery

KitchenCupboardWardrobeGeneralwoodwork

Wooden JoineryFrench DoorsWindows

Repairs andNew

Semi RetiredLicensed Builder

Phone03 312 6525

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.

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

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

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Wanted

STARAUTO DISMANTLERS LTD

WANTED

CARS, VANS& TRuCkS

TOP CA$HPAID

+FREE PICkuP

• Any mAke• Any condition• deAd or Alive• servicing whole

south islAnd

CALL 0800 347 626 or021 0229 1893

Childcare Available Childcare Available

IN HOME CHILDCAREAVAILABLE

in Kaiapoi with Phyllis.Phyllis is a mother to fourgrown children and has over15 years experience workingwith children.Phyllis has spaces availablenow for children age 0-5 years.Please call PORSE In

Home childcare.Phone 03 338 4987

FencingSUMMERFIELD 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.

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

FOOT CARE available for$25 from a clinic in Kaia­poi or Rangiora. Ph 03 3541380 to make an appoint­ment.

For SaleLOTS TO LOVE, lifestylestarter, Oxford large home3­4 dble bdrms, new bath­room/laundry, large livingand covered deck, Northfacing, 8 acres, 4 cargarage, barn, dog and henrun, deadline sale 27thAugust. Phone 03 329 8565or 027 320 4204.

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

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

CASH 4 Carsand 4WD'SPH Automotive

Parts03 313 7216

NORTHEND 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.

Do you love to help people?Have you thought about volunteering?Do you live in the Hurunui District?

Due to an increased number of people in theHurunui district who are looking for help withtheir household budgeting. The RangioraBudget Advisory Service Inc. needs two morevolunteer Budget Advisors.

If you have some spare time and would like tovolunteer:• You're good with managing your ownhousehold budget• You're computer literate (especially Wordand Excel)• You're happy to use your own car to travel toclient meetings (mileage will be reimbursed)• You're happy to undergo training (whichincludes a Police Check on yourbackground) - then we'd love to hear fromyou.

All enquiries and your application can bemade to our Co-ordinator, Colleen Kelly, on022 309 6313 or email Colleen [email protected] Thisvacancy will remain open until we haveenlisted two successful applicants.

QUALIFIED carpenters,hammerhands, for residen­tial and commercial work,North Canterbury andChristchurch. Call JadeResourcing 327 0656.

SITESAFE Labourersrequired for earthmovingcompany in Rangiora. CallJade Resourcing 327 0656.

OUTDOOR WORKexperienced gardeners &mower operators, are req’dfor our Rangiora basedclient. Current licence &Growsafe an advantage.Jade Resourcing, 66 OhokaRoad. Call 327 0656.

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

Situations WantedBUILDER available now,for the next 2­3 months.Phone 03 312 0082 or 027222 3060.

PART TIME, 1 hour/week, enthusiastic caringperson, wanted to do anactivity with an elderly manfor 1 hour a week, theactivity maybe tennis, shortwalks, chess, etc , flexibletiming, $15 hour. Pleasecall Merinda 021 261 8520. TOTAL SPAN GARAGE

6x9m . Ph 027 623 6199.

To LetWOODEND 3 dble brdm,warm, sunny house availnow. Large fully fenced,private section, big dblegarage. Pets OK, nosmokers. $450pw. LongTerm. Listed on behalf.Phone 027 312 0089.

Firewood

FIREWOOD SUPPLYALL OUR FIREWOOD IS

NATURALLY SEASONED. STOCKSOF OMP, STANDARD PINE,

BLUEGUM, OREGON, MACRO. 3-12CU M LOTS, PROMPT DELIVERY

Phone 0800 115 515

1354

048

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

GrazingHORSE grazing, 5 acres,suit up to 3 horses. Phone027 222 5965.

PEA STRAW, small bales,now at Woodend Land­scape Supplies, hurry whilestocks last. Ph 03 312 2003.

LandscapingRED TUSSOCK ­ Flax,delivered and planted.Phone 021 555 853.

HireKHL HORSE floats, cartransporter, 7cum furnituretrailer. Phone 03 313 1507or 027 254 6166.

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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

Chipping

Landscaping

GARDENMAINTENANCE

TONY’S LAWN& GARDEN

MAINTENANCE• Garden tidy-ups• Rubbish removal• Rose pruning• Shrub and treepruning• Lawn mowing,ride-on mowingand maintenance• 27 years experience

Contact Tonyfor a NO

OBLIGATION,Free Quote!

Home03 313 7605027 774 [email protected]

ExcavationEXCAVATIONLANEWAYSIRRIGATION

FOUNDATIONSDRAINAGE

TRENCHINGCARTAGE

5.5 TON EXCAVATORFOR HIRE

ALSO AVAILABLE -3.9 TON DIGGER WITH

ROCK/CONCRETEBREAKER

STEVE SCOTT0274 339 578

[email protected]

Need power, water andNeed power, water andphone laid to your buildingphone laid to your building

site or lifestyle block?site or lifestyle block?Call Andy Lloyd ElectricalCall Andy Lloyd Electrical

Specialising in laying undergroundservices.• Supply, dig and lay

all services• Connecting and

livening mains power• Wiring sheds and pump systems

FOR A FREE QUOTE Call

Andy Lloyd 027 201 0183Andy Lloyd 027 201 018303 310311103 3103111

email [email protected] [email protected]

Electrical

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Electrician

R Grant Electrical LtdAllan Pethig

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

installations• New housing

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

Prompt friendly service1454503

RANGIORADENTURE CLINIC

RANGIORARANGIORADENTURE CLINICDENTURE CLINIC

Garry W MechenRegistered Clinical Dental Techncian

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

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HOURSHOURS8.30am - 12noon8.30am - 12noonMonday to FridayMonday to Friday

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phone (03) 310-3044

DENTURE CLINIC

Decorators

Wilson Decorators Ltd• Small Family Business • Qualified Tradesman

• 30+ Years Experience • Painting • Wallpapering• Waterblasting • Roof Coating • Tidy Workers

•No Time Wasted • Reasonable Rates • Free Quotes

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

[email protected]

Nathan StewartPh. 027 357 5655 (03) 313 6864

[email protected]

Cartage - Drainage - MulchingDriveways - Foundations

Cow tracks - Paddock workSite clearing - Stump Removal

Farm Maintenance

CRESSLANDS CONTRACTING LTD

ContractorsConcrete

A CUT ABOVEA CUT ABOVETHE RESTTHE REST

A CUT ABOVEA CUT ABOVETHE RESTTHE REST

GOSCUTCONCRETECUTTER LTD

Free quotes(will travel)(will travel)

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

• Decorative Cutting• Decorative Cutting• Inyard Cutting &• Inyard Cutting &

DrillingDrilling• Fumeless Hydraulic• Fumeless Hydraulic

EquipmentEquipment

Graeme GosneyGraeme Gosney0274 971 6830274 971 683

Phone 03 327 8341Phone 03 327 8341Fax 03 327 8343Fax 03 327 8343

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

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Computer Repairs

COMPUTERREPAIRSCompuCareCompuCare

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

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

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

Civil and Drainage

Butchery

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

Ph 312 4205Oxford

Number oneold-fashioned bacon

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

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HOMEKILL&PROCESSINGSPECIALISTS

CATTERMOLES BUTCHERY, KAIAPOI

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

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

Butchery

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Butchery

Canterbury Homekillprides itself inoffering a

professional, honestservice

throughout Canterbury

(03) 313 4771

www.canterburyhomekill.co.nz

LOCALBUILDERS

Ring Mark027 229 7310for a free quote

• Licensed BuildingPractitioner

• RegisteredMasterBuilder

www.longsilverconstruction.com

Builder

1233373

DebraJowsey

Tax & AccountingConsultantsince 1984

• Tax Returns• Rental

Statements• GST Returns

• PAYE• Profit & LossAccounts

• Balance SheetsA-Plus

Accounting☎ 03 314 9480

Accountant

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Windows & Doors

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

8am-5pmWeekdays8am-2pm Saturday

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

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Water Blasting

ENVIROTECWaterblasting LtdServicing Canterbury

Commercial & Residential

• Graffiti Removal• Blocked Drains

• Pre Paint Cleaning• Moss & Algae Removal

• Silicone Sealing(Brick & Block Work)

• Concrete / Driveways /Ashphalt

• Houses • Schools• Dairy Sheds

CALL NOW FOR AFREE QUOTE

0800 SITECLEAN(0800 748 325)

Mobile 0274 369 187Customer Satisfaction

Guaranteed

Valuation

Registered valuers and property consultants– urban and rural

David Manning & Associates

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

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

Timber Sales

Quality Timber at discounted pricesWe have a wide range

of timber• Fencing • Farm packs

• Framing • DeckingPop in and see us or view

our products online atwww.royaltimber.co.nz

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

Amy 021 650 609Amy 021 650 60999 Mairehau Road, Burwood, just off99 Mairehau Road, Burwood, just off

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Tiling/Plastering

Ph John 0274 376 662 | A/H 327 8344 | Fax 327 2602Millers Tiling Ltd Quality Guaranteed

Specialists in . . .Leaking Shower RepairsCracked FloorsRepairs & Tile PreparationsLining Walls & WaterproofingFloors & Walls etcTown and Country Work37 years in North CanterburyMember Canterbury Masters Tilers Federation

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Tiling

HIGH STANDARD OFWORKMANSHIPGUARANTEED

- RegisteredWaterproofer

- Bathrooms- Kitchens- Floors andWalls

- Foyers- Fireplaces- Decks- 18 yrs servingMarlboroughand Canterburyyyy

Ashworth TilingPhone 027 768 0468

or 027 768 6118

CASH PAID FOR SCRAPCASH PAID FOR SCRAP

MAINLAND METALS LTDMAINLAND METALS LTD

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

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

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

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Plumbing

Master Plumber of theYear 2010

Phone 0800374737 or 03 3279499DRIPFREE

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

Canterbury owned andoperated for over 60 years

FITTERSLAYERS HEATING

PREVENTIONSOLUTIONS

– CCTV

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or 03 310-8206

1326851

Picture Framing

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

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

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

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Painting /Decorator

HANMERPainting andDecorating

• Specialised Coatings• Spraypainting• Wallpapering

• Wallpaper Stripping• Waterblasting

• Interior / ExteriorNo job too big or too

small

Phone 021 215 309203 315 7063 A/H

[email protected] g@g14

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HAVE YOU HAD ANINSURANCE PAY OUT...

...WE CAN PROJECTMANAGE ALL YOUR

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

Painters / Decorators

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PROTECT YOUR HEAD,,WEAR A HELMETPROTECT YOUR HEAD,WEAR A HELMET

FFM CommanderHelmet

AgHat PacificAgHat

Helmets from $98.00,more sizes and colours in store,Plus we have a large range ofMotocross Helmets From $130

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

Markham Street, Amberleywww.arthurburke.co.nz

ARTHUR BURKE LTDESTABLISHED 1935

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Arthur Burke Ltd – Your Holden and Suzuki Experts2012 HOLDEN CAPTIVA 52012 HOLDEN CAPTIVA 7 LX

AWD2013 Holden Cruze SRIV1600T

2012 HOLDEN COMMODOREOMEGA SPORT WAGON

2008 MAZDA 6 GSX SPORTHATCH

1998 TOYOTA PRADO TX

$23,995

$36,995 $27,995$33,995 $31,995

$21,995 $20,995 $20,995

$9,995$20,995 $19,995 $15,995

2013 Toyota Corolla GX

1.8 Auto Hatch,Only 30,000kms

2.2L Diesel,Leather, Sat Nav

6sp Auto, All modcons, Only 6000kms

3.0 V6 Auto. Only13,000kms

2.2L Diesel AWD. 5Star Safety Rating

2010 Toyota Corolla GLX

1.8 Auto, Only36,000kms

2011 Toyota Corolla GX

1.8 Auto, Only33,000kms

2012 Holden Cruze CD

1.4T 6 Speed Auto,Only 20,000kms

2003 Toyota Caldina

2.0 Auto,121,000kms

2012 Mazda 3 GLX

2.0, 6 SpeedManual

NZ New.6 Stack CD

3.0 Turbo Diesel,Auto

Sales: (03) 314-0135 Neville or 027 220 2341 CraigService: (03) 314-0131 Tim