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Advice Note couldgive dryland farmersrespite until reviewBy ROBYNBRISTOW

An Advice Note may be thesaviour for dryland farmersfighting for a fairer deal onnitrate and phosphateemissions in the Hurunui Rivercatchment.The Hurunui­Waiau zone

committee meets next week tolook at throwing its weightbehind an Advice Note whichwill describe how EnvironmentCanterbury (ECan) will manageand implement the 10 per centnutrient emission rule in theHurunui­Waiau River RegionalPlan between now and whenthe plan is reviewed in 2018.It appears to be the most

favoured tool in helpingdryland farmers and those hitby severe drought, to continuefarming and to makeimprovements.Drought­stricken farmers,

already under huge pressure,could be hit hard by the rules ifthey destock to cope with thedry conditions, as they couldfind themselves having to applyfor a land use consent to returnto the same farming regimewith the same number of stockbecause of the 10 per centnutrient rule.Dryland farmers say the rule

has left them ‘‘high and dry’’ asthey are low nutrient emitters,has put their economic

development plans in jeopardyalong with succession plansand has taken away theopportunity to benefit from anycapital gain on their land whenthey sell.They say their operations

have the least impact on waterquality but the rules mean theyare suffering the greatestimpact from a limit forphosphate/nitrate which meansany farmer wanting to intensifyby more than 10 per cent has tohave a land use consent.Hurunui Mayor Winton

Dalley says the HurunuiNutrient Working group, thatwas formed to consider ways ofchanging new water qualityprovisions in the HurunuiWaiau River regional plan andget a more equitable deal fordryland farmers, had initiallylooked at a plan change ‘‘piggy­backing’’ on another one byECan.‘‘However, it became very

clear that a small plan changeto deal with the issues wasn’tpossible because changing itimpacted on everything else. Itwas not a small conversationbecause everything else wasconnected and it became clearthe only way to deal with theissue was in a full plan reviewwhich is time­tabled for 2018,’’Mr Dalley said.ECan was unable to get to a

full plan earlier than 2018 dueto the rest of Canterbury’s zoneplans being in the pipeline aswell and the huge cost involved.Mr Dalley said Forest and

Bird was ‘‘totally opposed’’ toan Advice Note and wants therules imposed as they are,while Fish and Game wanted tonegotiate a Memorandum ofUnderstanding which wouldhave allowed dryland farmersto exceed the 10 per cent rules.‘‘However, that was on the

condition they could onlyexceed the 10 per cent rule ifanother emitter agreed toreduce their emissions,’’ MrDalley said.‘‘These groups have been

involved with the workinggroup but not in a decisionmaking role,’’ he said.Mr Dalley said the Advice

Note would have a three yearlife and there was no ‘‘seriousrisk of massive degradation’’during that time because anymajor land change would needconsent.Cr Vince Daly said at a

council meeting the AdviceNote was ‘‘sensible andreasonable’’ and would be oneless thing for people hit hard bydrought to stress about.Cr Marie Black said there

were some very ‘‘distressingstories out there’’ about peoplehit hard by drought.

Farewell . . . Bruce Andrews speaks at his farewell at RangioraNew Life School last week. PHOTO: RANGIORA NEW LIFE SCHOOL

Fond farewell

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BruceAndrews is finallyleaving school ­ aged 94.RangioraNewLife

School’s handyman­gardenerwas farewelled ata specialmorning tea lastweek.Bruce hasworked at the

school both voluntarily andon the payroll for so long hecan’t quite rememberwhenhe started.But he vividly remembers

holding a paint brush overat the original church block­ ‘‘not as it is now, of course,butwhen it was one of threedifferent buildings joinedtogether back in the early80s’’.

TheAndrew’s Blockwasnamed after him in a formalacknowledgement of hishuge contributions in timeand effort over the years.Bruce farmeddairy,

sheep and cattle inSouthland at ‘‘FortRose‘‘,before coming toNorthCanterbury, where he tookon the care of ablackcurrant block in 1979.His associationwith the

school began in a small wayback in the 1980’s doingmaintenance. But hisinvolvement grewwith atleast three decades of itbeing a labour of love.

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Red zone future in pipelineBy DAVID HILL

Red zone . . . Courtenay Place, Kaiapoi ­ one red zoned area where a clearer picture is soonto emerge on its future. FILE PHOTO.

Progress on the future ofWaimakariri’sred zone land could bemade soon.WaimakaririMayorDavid Ayers says

technical land reports on theKaiapoi,Pines Beach andKairaki Beach redzone areas are expected soon, whichwill give a clearer picture onwhatfuture land uses are possible.TheWaimakariri District Council has

beenwaiting on red zone land decisionsfrom the Canterbury EarthquakeRecovery Authority (CERA) so it canmake decisions about the recovery ofinfrastructure, including roads andsewage, which passes through red zoneland.Mr Ayers says the recent Supreme

Court decision in theQuakeOutcastscase is likely to change the approach tored zone land, however he does notexpect the process to be slowed down.‘‘What is likely to happen is that CERA

and theGovernmentwill do everythingunder ‘recovery plans’.‘‘Thework being done inWaimakariri

in the Canvas surveywon’t bewasted,but I think any Canvas programmeresulting from the surveywill probablyneed to be done under the umbrella of arecovery plan.’’Mr Ayers says recovery planswould

need to go out for public consultationand ‘‘therewill need to be further publicconsultation and engagement on theoutcomes of the technical reports’’.There have been concerns any

decisions onWaimakariri’s red zoneland could be delayedwhile issueswithChristchurch’s red zone land is workedthrough. However,Mr Ayers believesthis is no longer the case.‘‘What we do inKairaki could be

totally different to what we do inKaiapoi and the use of red zone land inWaimakariri doesn’t need to be thesame as for the red zone land inChristchurch, because the possible land

uses could verywell be totally different.‘‘The questionwhich the Crownmight

want to achieve consistency on, is in thegovernance. The Crown could run itthemselves, give it to the councils or itcould be run by trusts.’’Mr Ayers believes it is unlikely the

Crownwill want to retain control of thered zone land after CERA isdisestablished next year, so handing thered zone land over to the council orsetting up trusts ismore likely.‘‘There are quite a few examples

around the district of public reserveswhich are Crown land, but the counciladministers it.‘‘Any infrastructurewhich continues

to be provided in the red zonewould bethe council’s responsibility anyway.’’In another step towards recovery, the

Government’s Recovery StrategyAdvisory Committee (RSAC), which hasprovided regular updates to theEarthquakeRecoveryMinister, hasbeen absorbed into theUrbanDevelopment Strategy, a partnershipbetween theWaimakariri and Selwyndistrict and Christchurch city councils,Environment Canterbury, Ngai Tahuand the CanterburyDistrict HealthBoard.TheRSAChad representatives from

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Higher legal status deservedSt James deserves a higher legal statusthan its present classification as‘stewardship area’, says the CanterburyAoraki ConservationBoard.‘‘Stewardship offers comparatively

little legal protection,’’ says DrRobertWynn­Williams the board chair.‘‘Stewardship land can still be

privatised in some circumstances. TheParliamentary Commissioner for theEnvironment thinks it very important toreclassify St James, andwe entirelyagree.’’The board visited St James Station

during its Aprilmeetingwhichwas heldinHanmer Springs.

The government bought the station, of78,196 hectares, in October 2008.‘‘Wewere extremely impressed. St

James has grandeur, biodiversity, and amultitude of opportunities forrecreation ­ long lovely valleys, adiversity of vegetation including areasof bush, wonderful rivers and lakes ­there’s something for everyone,’’ says DrWynn­Williams.The board applauded the Combined

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Hut are nearby. The hut is accessible bywalkers, mountain­bikers, horse­ridersand fourwheel drivers via theEdwardsValley Track.They also commented that it is really

heartening to see such good localsupport where individuals and groupstake on the enormous challenges ofcaring for and protecting the diversevalues on public conservation lands.

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Nth Canty veterans honouredSpecial night . . . Warrant Officer Alan Davis, left, with the French Ambassador, Her Excellency Florence Jeanblanc­Risler, and FlightLieutenant Philip Stewart, at the Christchurch RSA headquarters in Armagh Street last week after theWorldWar 2 veterans were presentedwith themedal of Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

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OfficerAlanDavis, aged92, ofBroomfield,nearAmberley, andFlightLieutenantPhilipStewart, aged97, also ofAmberley,at thenew$6.5millionRSAheadquartersinArmaghStreet, Christchurch, lastweek.TheFrenchAmbassadorHer

ExcellencyFlorence Jeanblanc­Risler,travelled fromWellington toChristchurchfor thepresentation.She said itwasaprivilege topresent

France’s highest decoration to ‘‘thesehighlydeserving veterans in the regionfromwhich theyoriginate’’ and the timingof thepresentationwas very significant.‘‘Very recently centenary

commemorations of theAnzac campaigntookplace inNewZealand,Australia,Turkeyandacross theworld.‘‘The70thanniversary of theendofWW

11 inEuropewas celebratedMay8. Inparticipating in the liberationofFranceover seventy years ago gentlemen, youpersonally contributed to this historicoccasion, andduring this special timeofremembrance,we recognise yourindividual efforts, andwesincerely thankyou for them.’’Bothmenwerehumbled to receive the

award.MrStewart, aSpitfirepilot, saidhe

wanted toaccepthismedal onbehalf ofthemanypeoplewhoworked tirelesslybehind the scenes to ensurepeople likehimcoulddo their job.Theyplayedavital,andoftendangerous,wartime role andas

far asheknewhadneverbeen recognisedfor their considerable efforts.MrStewartwasborn inWaiau.He

enlistedwith theRoyalNewZealandAirForcewhenhewas 23.InApril 1941he leftNewZealandand

arrived in theUnitedKingdominSeptember that yearwherehecompletedhis trainingwith theNo. 25OperationalTrainingUnit before joiningSquadrons91, 129 and616as aSpitfirepilot.MrStewart becamean instructor for a

short timebeforehis final posting to 1SquadronRAF fromMay1944until theendofWW11.During thesepostingshe servedover

EnglandandoccupiedFranceon fighter,bomberescort, andground­attackduties,completing 300 sortiesduring 370operational hours onSpitfires.During theD­Dayoperationshe flewSpitfire airsuperioritymissions to cover the landings.MrDaviswasborn inRangioraand

enlisted in theTerritorialForceof theArmy in1941before transferring to theRoyalNewZealandAirForce inMay1942.A year laterheheadedoverseas formoretraining, firstly toCanada for tenmonths,then to theUnitedKingdomwherehejoined theNo.2AdvancedFlyingUnit.After that he joined theNo. 11OperationalTrainingUnit inFebruary 1944, beforeservingoperationallywithNo. 75Squadron,RAFBomberCommand, andtakingpart inbombing raids overGermanyduringFebruary 1945.MadameJeanblanc­Risler said the

veteranshadbeen selected to receive thisvery special honourbecause you ‘‘embodythe values forwhichNapoleonBonapartecreated theLegionofHonour inMay1802:tomarkexceptionalmenandendeavours.Both your fellowcountrymenandmyown

canbeproud tohavebeen servedbymenof valour andof exceptional courage.France shall remainever grateful for yourcontribution toher liberation,’’ she said.‘‘Thoughwecanonly imagine the

experiences and terrible challenges youmusthave facedduring your time fightingin theWW11, it is evident that youdisplayedgreat tenacity andevengreatercourage tonot only respond to the call ofduty for awar takingplace so far awayfromNewZealand, but toperseverethrough suchdifficult times, you returnedto yourhomelandwitha senseofhumility.In theeyes of theFrenchyouareheroes.’’Shealso said itwas important to share

with younger generations theeffects andimpacts ofwar.‘‘In bestowing thesemedalsuponyou

twohighlydeservingNewZealandveteransweensure that the stories of thepast are transferred to the youthof today.We teach them the importanceofremembranceandofpeace,’’ she said.The long gapbetween theendof thewar

and thepresentationof themedalswasareflectionof the complexprocess involvedin identifyingwho shouldbehonoured inthis very specialway, she said.Both veterans look far younger than

their years, something theybothattributeto keepingactive and interested in life.‘‘Don’t retire,’’MrDavis said.He is

known tobea veryhardworker andcontinues to run the family farmatBroomfieldbyhimself, supplying fivefamilieswith chopped firewood from thefarm inhis spare time.MrStewartmaintains a large garden,

does all theworkaroundhispropertyincludingwindowcleaning, plays golf, andplays a lot of bridge, but believes twowhiskies adaydoesn’t hurt either.

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Bruce’s labour of loveFromPage 1

In later years he was paid eight hoursa week but for the man who loved doingthings for ‘‘children and thecommunity’’, he spent many morehours toiling at the school.Bruce, told The News previously,

work at the school gave him‘‘something to do and I thoroughlyenjoy it.’’‘‘ I never know where my next job is

going to be.’’His colleagues believe Bruce must

be one of the oldest school supportworkers in New Zealand.

He says being a farmer gave him thetools to do almost anything at theschool, even helping out with buildingprojects at the school which he hasseen grow over the decades.Bruce remembers what a School

Inspector said to the class in hisStandard 6 year (just before he leftschool).‘‘Hitch your wagon to a star’’, which

he took to mean: ‘‘don’t look down,look up and aim high’’.He says this is a philosophy he has

carried with him throughout hisworking life.

Reminder to secure firearmsThe police are reminding people tomake sure their firearms are properlysecured.The call comes following a burglary of

a farmproperty inNorth Canterbury lastmonthwhere around 11 firearmswerestolen, including high powered rifles.Constable Bill Parker says a steel

cabinet is the best place to storefirearms.He says the stolen firearmswere

secured but to the ‘‘minimum’’ standardrequired.Constable Parker reminds anyone

with firearms that it ismandatory toreport the ‘‘theft or loss’’ of any firearm

to the police.Constable Parker is asking for help

in tracking down aWR450 dirt bike thatwas stolen fromSeadownCrescent onSunday,May 3.The bikewas pushed froman address,

through SeadownCrescent Park andwalkway on to Amberley BeachRoadwhere it was started and ridden towardAmberley Beach.Constable Bill Parker says the bike

was unloaded off a trailer before beingwheeled into the park and along thewalkway between 5pmand 7pm. Thebike ismainly blue.Anyonewith information should

contact the Amberley police station (03)3148808.

Amberley police are alsoinvestigating the interferencewith aHurunui District Council Civil Defenceemergency generator. The trailer unitgenerator cuts in automatically whenthere is power cuts during emergencies.

‘‘If there had been an emergency it couldhave been extremely serious, saysConstable Parker.

Several drink drivers have also beennabbed by the police. One onApril 29blew 563mcg after being stopped inAmberley, while another Amberley20­year­old blew 250mcg andwas given a$200 fine.OnMay 2 a 22­year­oldwas stopped in

Seftonwith a breath­alcohol reading of502mcgwhile a 42­year­oldWaikukumanwas drivingwith a level of 458mcg.

A 25­year­old localmanwas stoppedonApril 30 andwas found to have sevenoutstandingwarrants for his arrest andhad been forbidden to drive. His carwasimpounded. His passenger also hadfines andwarrants outstanding.

A blue shuttle trailer was stolenfrom a secure yard at a local Amberleybusiness. Policewouldwelcome aninformation about the theft by ringing(03) 314 8808.

Shoes pave way for school trip

Sole of the community . . . Browsing for a bargain at Cheviot Area School’s shoe andaccessory sale to help fund a Year 7 and 8 trip toWellington. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Shoes and accessories are helpingCheviot Area School pupils to visitWellington.With a school trip planned, students in

Year 7 and 8 at the school, have beentaking on a number of fundraisinginitiatives, with a shoes and accessoriessale taking centre stage recently at theKnoxHall.Thesewere all donated by students,

parents, and the community, but therewere also new ones fromNumber OneShoes in Christchurch.When the doors opened at 2pm last

Wednesday the buying beganwithfrenzy. By the end of the evening andmany cups of tea and coffee later, a totalof $1600 had been raised to support theircamp.Other fundraisers include soup and

scones for school lunches, sellingfirewood, cake stalls, lamingtons andcroissants, a quiz evening and a schooldisco. Year 7 and 8 students would liketo thank our Cheviot community fortheir amazing support.

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Food rescue . . . Phillipa Hunt (left) and Nicki Carter say foodwhichwould otherwise gotowaste, can be ‘‘rescued’’ and given to those in need. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

By DAVID HILL

Volunteers could soon be rescuingfood for the region’s food banks.Satisfy Food Rescue was established

in North Canterbury last year and nowthat it has a governance structure inplace, its members are applying forfunding in the hope they will soon berescuing food for food banks inKaiapoi, Rangiora, Oxford andAmberley.Founder Phillipa Hunt says the

group has one potential food donor ‘‘inthe wings’’, subject to the group beingable to purchase the necessaryequipment and insurance, and hasbeen talking to other potential sources.She says Satisfy Food Rescue is the

first group in Canterbury ‘‘dedicated tofood rescue’’, however there are othergroups already operating inWellington, Dunedin, Auckland,Hamilton and PalmerstonNorth.Wellington’s Kaibosh has been givingthe group ‘‘tremendous support andguidance’’.The Salvation Army has a similar

arrangement with the Countdown andNewWorld supermarkets in Rangiorato supply its food bank.‘‘Satisfy is not a food bank, but we

will work with established food banks.We just want to support theorganisations already working with thecommunity,’’ Phillipa says.She says the groupmay need ongoing

funding and she is happy to talk to anyNorth Canterbury­based businessinterested in partnering with SatisfyFood Rescue.North Canterbury Food Bank Forum

facilitator Nicki Carter says one of thechallenges for the group is educatingpeople that there are ways of managingfood wastage other than sending it tothe landfill.‘‘By redirecting unwanted food for

human consumption and diverting itout of the landfill, it is good for thecommunity and good for theenvironment.’’Nicki says some businesses ‘‘may be

embarrassed’’ to be associated withpassing on unwanted food. However,Phillipa says the group is happy to

work confidentially with donors.There is also a difference between

the ‘‘best before’’ and ‘‘use by’’ dates onfood packaging. Donors could besupermarkets, other food retailers oreven orchards.Phillipa says the Satisfy Food

Rescuemembers have received food

safety training and have establishedstrict guidelines to ensure food is fitfor human consumption and ‘‘we willput it into a bin for composting if it’snot up to standard’’.Nicki says food wastage did not only

occur in supermarkets and other foodretailers, but in people’s homes and onthe trees in people’s backyards orgardens, including fruit, vegetablesand eggs, as well as non­perishableitems.‘‘For people with green fingers, we

aremore than happy to take food offpeople’s hands. There’s that many fruittrees out there which go to waste. Ifthere’s elderly people with fruit trees,we can send volunteers around toharvest the trees.’’Satisfy Food Rescue is looking for

potential donors, volunteers and acommercial grade freezer and chillybins. If you can help, contact Phillipaon 027­9516052, or like Satisfy FoodRescue on Facebook.Kaiapoi Community Support also has

volunteers who are happy to turndonated fruit and vegetables into jamsand preserves. Anyone who can help,contact KCS on (03) 3278945 or emailkcs@wellbeingnc.org.nz.

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New hospital biggestissue for Kaikoura in LTPCouncils throughout the country aregoing through the long termplanconsultation process.It is difficult to predict the future,

but it is vital to have a long termstrategy, which sets out a pathway forgrowth anddevelopment.These plans are reviewed three

yearly.ForKaikoura the newhospital is the

biggest issue through this long termplan.Wewill have an outstanding facility

once this is operational andwewere indire need of a newhospital.The communitywished to support

this process and in excess of $onemillion dollars has been raised to dateand fundraising is ongoing.Small and large donations have

come in and ahuge amount ofvoluntary hours have gone into theprocess.Council considers aUniformAnnual

Charge to be the fairest option forfunding this loan. Currently it islooking to be approx $100 per rateableproperty.Roading is always the big ticket item

and council is proposing to dosubstantial road rehabilitationworks .A total of $300,000will be spent

annually on rehabilitationworks onour rural roads, particularly theSuburban flats area.Many of these roadswere originally

created by the draining of theswamplands back in the 1860s,pressure from increased andheaviertraffic is causing issues.Council are proposing to alter

development contributions toencourage development and growth.InKaikourawepride ourselves on

ourwaste reduction, with over 70%diversion ofwaste from landfill,eventuallywewill need to ship ourremainingwaste to eitherKateValleyorMarlborough.Weneed feedback from the

community as to the future siting ofwhatwill becomeour transfer station,dowe stay on the hill close to town orshouldwe relocate to amore rurallocation.Likemuch ofNewZealand the

Kaikoura township is a coastalcommunity and some foreshore spotssuffer fromcoastal erosion in times ofhigh seas.Weneed to decide howweare going

to dealwith this issue as theimplications are challenging.Currentlywehave consent to replace

any lost beachmetal ­ perhapsweneeda bolder plan of concrete abutments tohold off erosion.Council needs to hear your thoughts

on the proposed long termplan. Callcouncil or go online towww.kaikoura.govt.nz to look at thelong termplan ­Mayor,WinstonGray.

Free Sunday ConcertGeorgie Clifford (vocals) and Josh Johnston (guitar) will give a free Jazz

concert in the ChamberGallery, Rangiora Library on Sunday,May 17, at 2pm.BothGeorgie Clifford and Josh Johnston are students at CPIT Jazz School.Georgie is a second year jazz vocal student but was previously a classical

vocalist/french horn player. Josh is in his final year& plays jazz guitar. Theirprogrammewill includemanywell­known Jazz classics.TheWaimakariri Community Arts Council in associationwith Creative

CommunitiesNewZealand.Home­schoolingLennieHarrisonwill answer all your questions about home schooling and

what is involved, from regulatory requirements to designing courses, andaccessing home­educator support networks at aworkshop in the CheviotLibrary, onFriday from 7.30 to 9pmonMay 15. Cost: 1.5 TBHhours or donationappreciated. Enrolments are required: Contact: 03 314 3406 ortbhlearningexchange@gmail.com.Quilting, Getting Started and Sharing the Passion:Linda Constablewill show samples of herwonderful quilts and talk about how

to design and craft your own at aworkshop onTuesday,May 19, from 10am to11.30am in the Amberley Library. Practising quilters are alsowarmly invited toshare their work and ideas, with a view to starting a regular quilting group.Linda is a talented and creative quilter whoworks fromher home studio inBalcairn. Cost: 1.5 TBHhours or $7 suggested fee.Enrolments are required: Contact 03 314 3406 or

tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com. For the full Learning Exchange programme,go to http://hurunui.timebanks.org/page/learning­exchange­programme.Pentecost SundayACombined Church service for all ageswill be held to celebrate Pentecost on

Sunday afternoon,May 24, at 4pmat theWaiparaMemorial Hall, JohnsonStreet,Waipara. Afternoon tea follows. All welcome. Contact details: PastorJohnGraham 314 6851.Drivingwith ConfidenceAge Concern is running a driving course for older drivers on Tuesday,May 19,

at theMain PowerOval, Rangiora, from 9.30am to 2.30pm. The course is free ($5for lunch). The course is called ‘‘Drivingwith Confidence’’ and covers awiderange of topics including changes to the road code, ageing and its effect on yourdriving, health and its effects, hazards and lotsmore. Contact Age Concern (03)3660903 to register.EcoArt Kaikoura 2015 Exhibition‘‘Something new from something old’’. 11am to 4pm, SaturdayMay 30 to

Sunday June 7, 25 BeachRoad. Kaikoura (Art Society Rooms).

Hanmer Pink Ribbon breakfastAPinkRibbonbreakfast is beingheld inHanmerSprings onMay24with theorganisershoping todonate themajority of the $35 ticket price to theBreastCancerFoundation.It is beingheldatRobbie’sHanmerSpringswith a rangeof sponsors alreadyonboard

supplyingordonating items for thebreakfast, entertainment andadvertising.Thebiggest raffle item is twonights accommodation in a luxuryWanakaapartment for

up to sixpeople.There is 70 tickets for sale.If youare interested indonating somethingor contributing inanyway to theevent

email robbieshanmer@clear.net.nz orphone033157631.

Thank you Clarification

DearEditor,I would like to thank the kind person

who picked upmy Visa, eftpos andother cards off the street and handedthem to the staff at NewWorld on theafternoon of Wednesday, April 29.Also a big thank you to Irene at New

World who traced my phone numberand left a message that they had them.I do not know who the person was but

I am really grateful and I thank themagain for their honesty.Yours, EdnaMorrison.

Dear Editor,The riders of the two big grey horses

at the rear of the Anzac 100 Ride 2015into theWaikari township were thereas per prior negotiation with theorganiser.This should clarify any confusion

that their presence may have causedfor other riders participating in theevent.Yours,C. V. HeapsRangiora.

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Kaiapoi teen earns scholarship

Raceday honour. . . Kaiapoi teen JaydinShingleton, sings the National anthem at theRangiora Harness Racing Club’s April 26meeting last month. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP.

By SHELLEY TOPP

❛ Everyone in our family lovesto sing❜

— Jaydin Shingleton

Kaiapoi teen JaydinShingleton loveslistening to reggaebuthe’smakinganameforhimself as a country singer, andrecentlywona$6000 scholarship to attendanall­expensespaid courseat theAcademyofCountryMusic atTamworth inNewSouthWales,Australia.Thecoursewhichwill beheld in

Januarynext year, has aone­weekcurriculum, and is for students agedunder18whomust beaccompaniedbyaparentor guardian.Jaydinwill travel toAustraliawithhis

motherCarol Shingleton, for the course.‘‘Weare really excitedabout the trip,’’

Jaydin said. ‘‘Mumhasalready got herpassport organised.’’A graduation concertwill beheldat the

endof the course for fans, parents andindustryprofessionals.Thecourse is designed topolish the

talent students attendingalreadyhave,withanemphasis onnurturing themanydifferent styles of countrymusic. Theywillbe given tuition inperformance, songwriting,musicianship, careerbuilding,working ina groupenvironment,stagecraft, concert preparationandharmony singing.Therewill alsobeopportunities for

participants tomeetprofessionalmusicians.Theparents andguardianswon’t be

forgotteneither. Theywill be givenabusiness course tohelp themmanage theirchild’s future inmusic.Jaydin grewup inahomewhere singing

wasawayof life.He’s been singing sincehewas four years old.‘‘Everyone inour family loves to sing,’’

he said.There is always a lot of singingatfamily gatherings.He taughthimself toplay guitarwith

help fromhis grandfather, JoeShingleton,a self­employedengineer,whopassedaway three years agoand left Jaydinhisguitar inhiswill.Jaydin’smotherCarol,who is also a very

fine singer, and stepfatherRodney, havealsobeenhugely supportive, he said.AlthoughJaydin loves to sing, andhas

alreadywona stackof countrymusicawards, anddone several professionalsingingengagements, he is not sure yet ifhewill pursueacareer inmusic.His studies atKaiapoiHighSchool

includemusic and informationtechnology.Heenjoysbothbuthasn’tdecidedwhich subjectwill eventuallyprovidea career forhim.‘‘I lovemusic, but I doenjoy ITaswell.

I couldnot seemyself doingboth.’’Lastmonth Jaydinwas invited to sing

theNational anthemat theRangioraHarnessRacingClub’sAnzacDaycentennialmemorial serviceat theirApril26meeting.Hehasalsoperformedprofessionally at theKaiapoiNightMarketwithhismother and their friendSharonRussell.Later thismonthhe is off to theNew

ZealandGoldGuitarAwardswherehewillbe competing in the intermediate gradefor 14­18 year­olds.Theseawardsare the supreme

competitionevent for countrymusicsingers.Everyonewants towinandcompetition is extremely tough.Theawardswill beheld this year fromFridayMay22 toSundayMay31.

Thiswill be the second timeJaydinhascompetedat theawardswhichareheld inGore.‘‘It’s definitely abuzz competing there,’’

Jaydin said.Last yearhemade the finals in five

sectionsbuthad towithdraw from thecompetitiondue toanuntimely throatinfectionwhich left himunable to sing.This timehewill behoping formuch

better luck.

Fire risk remainsBy DAVID HILL

The risk of fire remainswith the recentwarmweather.TheWaimakariri district’s total fire

banwas lifted recently andanopen fireseasonbeganonApril 18.However,WaimakaririDistrict

Council principal rural fire officerTimSheppard says thedry summerandwarmerweather conditionsexperienced latelymean there is still arisk of fires escapingand spreading.‘‘If youwant to burn,weurge you to

take careand remindyou that eventhoughwe’re inanopen fire season.‘‘Youmust be inattendanceat the fire

for as longas it’s burningandyoumustmake sure the fire is out before youleave.‘‘Youare responsible for all costs

involved in fire suppressionanddamageshould your fire get awayonyou.‘‘Youalsohaveaduty of care to your

neighbourswhen it comes to smokeandashes, somake sure the conditions areright before youburn.’’MrSheppardalsoadvises to avoid

burning in strongwinds, or in conditionsthatwill adversely affect yourneighbours, andas a courtesy, advisethemwhenyouplan toburn. If a strongwindcomesup, andyouhavepreviouslylit a fire, check it as embersmayhavereignited.RuralFireOfficers areavailable to

help, so if youarenot sure, or if youhaveanyquestions, theyareonly toohappy toprovide specialist advice,MrSheppardsays.The fire seasonwill remainopenuntil

weather conditionswarrant restrictions.

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find out they hadwon.‘‘We’vemade some big changes

in the past year andwewerealwaysworking towardswinningthis award. It felt veryaccomplished.’’The franchise, which

specialises in the supply andinstallation of Solatube, adaylighting systemwhichbrightens dark rooms in thehome, had suffered a number ofsetbacks over the last four years,

following the Canterburyearthquakes.‘‘After it hit, we held on to too

many staff for too long hopingthat business would pick upagain. It didn’t.We startedgetting into debt and had to letpeople go, it was a very stressfultime,’’ April says.Running the entire franchise

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wereworried thingsmight notwork out. But wewere at capacityand had to do something.’’TheWellingtons hired a new

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Solatube Canterbury employedanother two installers and nowbusiness is going from strength tostrengthwith three vans on theroad and a customer­base that isgrowing every day. They are nowthe highest selling franchise inthe country.

Sad loss . . . Themedal JedMillen lost riding intoWaikari.PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Lost treasureFor Jed and SandraMillenfromAustralia, the joy oftaking part in the 100 horseride fromThePeaks onAnzacDay, turned tosadness with the loss ofJed’s grandfather’smedal.The couplewere

representing theAustralianMountedRiflesand it appears themedalmust have been pulled offJed’s jacket when he tookhis rifle off at their rest stopinWaikari.Photos of Jed riding,

showhimwearing fivemedals as far as thepaddock onFenwicks roadwhere everyone stopped torest andwater their horsesbefore continuing on intothe village.Subsequent photos show

only fourmedals with justthe ribbon of the one thatfell off.

After scouring the areawhere the riders had been,ametal detector was usedto see if they could find themuch treasuredmedal butto no avail.Themedal is a Legion of

Merit and has a blue centre,gold background and fivewhite bits radiating fromthe centre.The loss of themedal has

marredwhat was otherwisea trip of a life time for thecouple.JedMillen says, from

Australia: ‘‘It was anhonour and a privilege thatwewere part of an occasionsomemorable. The bondscreated those dayswill lastforever.’’If anyone has picked up

themedal could theycontact Lawrie O’Carroll on03 314 4293 orYvonne on 03314 4132.

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Future . . . The Kaikoura District Council ishoping for some investment from thegrowing cruise ship industry. FILE PHOTO

The newhealth facility and rural roadsareKaikoura’s biggest issues as it plansfor the future.MayorWinstonGray says the council

has been hosting a series of workshopsaround the district, as it consults with thecommunity on the draft Long TermPlanand 30­year infrastructure plan, with thenewhealth facility and roading themostexpensive items.MrGray says $2.5million has been set

aside in the LTP as part the community’scontribution to theKaikoura IntegratedFamilyHealthcare Facility. The councilinitially agreed to underwrite the $3.4million shortfall, however thecommunity has so far raised around $1million.The council’s contributionwould be

funded by a uniform annual charge of$100 for each rateable property.‘‘There are other options, which

people can feed back on, where rural andcommercial ratepayers would pay quite abitmore, based on the capital value oftheir properties. But to be fair, we see thehospital is for everybody.’’ Mr Gray says$300,000 a year has been set aside forupgrading rural roads.‘‘The semi­rural roads on the flat are

well­established andwhile they are OK,they needwork to be done.‘‘Kaikourawas a big swampwhen it

was settled and over the years there hasbeen an increased number of vehiclesand heavier vehicles using the roads, sowe need amajor redevelopment.’’The nextmost expensive item is

$500,000 set aside for 2018 to bring thecommunity hall up to the new buildingcode. It will be loan funded.The future of Kaikoura’s Landfill is

also being looked at.‘‘When our current site becomes full, it

will be difficult to find another site.Wemay need to look at joiningKate Valley orjoinwithMarlborough.

‘‘We do divert 70 per cent of waste awayfrom the landfill, which is pretty good,but we do need to look to the future.’’Foreshore erosion, particularly on the

Esplanade and SouthBay, is also beingconsidered, alongwith a newmarina inthe SouthBay and cruise ship facilities.Mr Gray says removing rocks from the

SouthBay, which impede large cruiseships, could cost around $200,000.‘‘We’re not looking at a direct cost to

ratepayers.We are talking to the cruiseship industry and asking, if we canprovide a safe harbour are they preparedto pay something towards it.‘‘Bigger boats is good for business, but

hopefully it will be self­ funding.We canalways use rates as a last resort.’’Mr Gray says the prospect of rising sea

levelsmeans the council needs toconsider the future impact of erosion.Options include ‘‘doing nothing’’,spending $20,000 to $30,000 a year on ‘‘re­nourishment’’ or building a breakwaterwall, whichMrGray favours.

Amberley pool receivesLTP submission supportMore than 240 submissions have beenreceived by the Hurunui DistrictCouncil to its Long Term Plan.Of the 243, 177 submissions plus 263

from the school children from theAmberley andWaipara area, are all insupport of a new or upgraded Amberleyswimming pool.The council has proposed to set aside

$4.5 million in the 2018/19 financialyear for the pool, conditional on $2million of the total amount beingfundraised by the community.The council’s key consultation topics

relating to managing debt and fundingexpensive water and sewer upgrades inthe coming years does not appear tohave impassioned people to respond inlarge numbers.The final analysis of the submissions

is yet to be completed, but earlyindications seem to show generalsupport for the proposals.The council will meet on May 25 to

hear and consider all of thesubmissions before making its finaldecision on its proposals.Acting chief executive Audrey van

der Monde told the council there hadbeen a concerted effort to take theproposals in the plan out to the public.She said sewer and water funding,

rating for depreciation and the use ofthe Hanmer Springs Thermal Poolsand Spa profit to drive down debt were

all discussed at length at various A&Pshows, informal chat sessions andsocial events.A small document had been produced

‘‘getting to the heart of what was goingto make a big difference in the comingyears’’.There were pre­consultation

meetings that a lot of people attendedand staff and councillors went out intocommunities, towns and businesses todiscuss the plan.‘‘Our consultation was quite

different as opposed to being facelessbureaucrats and officers sitting behindour desks,’’ she said.The consultation gave ratepayers

and residents ‘‘context to thedocument’’.Mayor Winton Dalley said events

where the plan was put up fordiscussion were ‘‘non­threatening’’social engagements as opposed topublic meetings.At water meetings ‘‘deep thinking’’

members of the community were happyto have conversations about the planand to understand the logic of it.The consultation was open and had

been planned carefully to avoid peoplethinking they had been deceived by thecouncil when they received their firstrates bill.‘‘We want to be open and honest with

the community,’’ he said.

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Birthday celebrations . . . A customerenjoys a chat at Super Liquor, Amberley,which is celebrating its first birthday atBrackenfields.

Variety of food . . . Two bakers provide ahuge variety of cabinet food at CountryOven Bakery in at Brackenfields.

Beauty and You . . . Kate Florance pampersa customer in her business in Brackenfields.

SuperLiquor,Amberley’s bottle store, iscelebrating its one year anniversary atBrackenfieldswitha celebrationofWorldWhiskyDay to topup itswarmwelcome tocustomers.Pip,Coband the teamatSuperLiquor,

were the first tenants tomove into theirnewspacious site in the shopping complexfromMarkhamStreet, takingwith themtheir distinctNorthCanterbury flavour .Beeron tapandwine tastingmachines

were twonew innovations introducedattheir newsite anddirectorPipSutherlandsays the twonew features are just part ofthe vibrant store that allowsmore room todisplayproducts.There is a strong focusonwines and

spirits in store,withNorthCanterburywines takingprideof place.SuperLiquor,which is open sevendays

aweek, has gone forhighendproductsthat it candisplaywell in thenewspaciousandbright premises.Pip saysSuperLiquor is the gateway to

region’s vineyards so it is great to beableto showcase localwinesandgivepeopletheopportunity to sample someof theirextensivewines in stock.To topoff theexperienceof visiting

SuperLiquor in thenortheast ofBrackenfields, it has a full hire serviceincluding chiller trailers, crockery andglassware.‘‘Wecater for allweddingand

entertainmentneeds, including topof thetable,’’ saysPip.Added to this is personal service for all

yourneeds.MeanwhileCountryOvenBakery is also

celebratingnearly a year inbusiness.Twonewbakers ­ TobyandShane ­ have

joined the team tooffer a full rangeoffreshly bakedproducts.OwnerKaren says their first yearhas

beenbusy in thenewpremiseswhichoffers indoor andoutdoordining to enjoybreakfast,morning tea, lunchorafternoontea.‘‘Come inandenjoyour rangeofTurkish

bread,Danish,Bagels anda full rangeofsandwiches, savouries and slices,’’ saysKaren.There is anewbreakfastmenuand

CountryOvenBakery also offers cateringformorning tea shouts,meetings orfunctions.CountryOvenBakery is open sixdays a

week from6.30amuntil about 4pm.New toBrackenfields isBeauty andYou

whichhasbecomeapopulardestinationformanyNorthCanterbury folk.KateFloranceopenedherbusiness

sevenmonths agoafter four years inMelbourne,Australia.Thebornand raisedNorthCantabrian

says it is great to bringhomewhat shehadlearnt.Beauty andYou is theonly business in

NewZealandofferingRepechage, anorganic seaweedbasedproduct.Katehas also introducedelectrolysis, a

methodofpermanenthair removal usingelectrical currents to graduallyweaken

andeliminateunwantedhair.There is a lot onoffer atBeauty andYou

from facials, tinting,waxingandeyelashextension tomanicures, pedicures, spraytans andelectrolysis.ContactKateon (03) 314 7692, email her

at info@beautyandyou.co.nz, followherontheBeauty andYouFacebookpageorwww.beautyandyou.co.nz.Colliers International iswelcoming

anyone interested in leasing retail spaceinBrackenfields from85 squaremetres to230 squaremetres.TodateSuperLiquor, CountryOven

Bakery andBeauty andYouare tenantsalongwithCountdown, theanchor tenant,Fi’sFlowers ‘nArt, TheCraftyBarber,GreenDuckThai, SushiMaruand theAmberleyPharmacy.Theywill soonbe joinedbyapopular

North Island import IndianAroma.TheNewshas recentlymoved into its

newhomealongside the shoppingcomplex,whichhas 400 carparks andpublic facilitieswhich includesababychangingareaandanANZATMwhichhasjust been installed.Colliers International,which is

marketingBrackenfields, say the site isidealwithAmberleyhistorically thecommercial centre for theHurunuiDistrict andhome toanumberof servicesincluding theHurunuiDistrictCouncil,HurunuiDistrict library andavariety ofcommercial operators.Demand for the retailers is drivenby the

absenceof othermajor shopping centresnorthas far asKaikouraand through totheWestCoast, Colliers say.Holidaymakers in summerand skiers

headingnorth in thewinter toNorthCanterbury ski fields,will findBrackenfields convenient for stockinguponall their needsand for a comfort/refreshment stopen route.WestCoasters and those furthernorth

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Pig hunt . . . Pigs captured during last year’s contest. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Weigh in time . . . Ridgeline judges, getting ready for the weigh­in at last year’s contest.PHOTO:SUPPLIED.

Fish have been introduced in to theWaiauPigHunting Club’s annualfundraiser nextweekend.It’s hoped by changing the competition

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Boost for farm forestryCash injection . . . A government scheme is set to help farmersmake better use ofmarginalland and prevent erosion by planting trees. FILE PHOTO.

Farm forestry is set to receive amajorcash injection.TheGovernment confirmed amulti­

million dollar reboot of the popularAfforestationGrant Scheme (AGS) onMonday, Associate Primary IndustriesMinister Jo Goodhew says.The new version of the schemewill see

$22.5million invested over the next sixyears to encourage the planting of anexpected 15,000 hectares of new forest.‘‘The new schemewill take upwhere

its highly successful predecessor leftoff,’’ Mrs Goodhew says.‘‘Farmers and landowners can again

use the AGS tomake better use ofmarginal land and increase farmingdiversification.’’Under the previous scheme, from 2008

to 2013,more than 12,000ha of new forestwas planted,much of it on erosion proneland. This improvedwater quality andreduced the impact of severe flooding.‘‘Increased forest planting under the

previous AGS also led to an additional 1.6million tonnes of carbon dioxide storedin our forests, mitigating climate changeand counting towardsNewZealand’snational emission reduction targets,’’Mrs Goodhew says.‘‘Over the life cycle of these trees, from

planting through to harvesting, we expectthe AGS tomake a significantcontribution to the forestry industry andsupport services, increase jobs and helpgrow our regional economies acrossNewZealand.’’TheMinistry of Primary Industries will

manage the schemewith support fromregional councils and iwiwhichwill helpidentify under­utilised land best suitedfor forest planting.The announcement delivers on an

election promisemade byNational lastyear.Successful applicants will receive

$1,300 per hectare for new forestplanting, with priority given toapplications addressing environmentalissues such as erosion.Applications for the schemewill open

onMay 27 and close on June 30.This will ensure enough time to factor

in the growing and ordering of seedlingsand necessary land preparation beforeplanting inwinter next year.

Soil sample your plantations

Soil samples . . . Taking soil samples canhelp get the best out of your trees. FILE PHOTO

Taking soil samples can help youunderstandwhat is limiting growth inyour planted forest.A forestry workshop being held at

CanterburyUniversity’s school offorestry today (Thursday,May 14) isoffering ‘‘a practical and simple guide’’to sampling soil inNewZealand’splanted forests.Soil is critical to the health and

productivity of our forests and how thesoil propertiesmeasured has an impacton how successful the trees grow.‘‘Making themost of your forest soil is

about understandingwhat’s limitinggrowth andwhat can be done to changeit,’’ ScionResearch’s website says.‘‘Many ofNewZealand’s plantation

forests have a nutrient deficiency orimbalance. Determining and treating animbalance prior to planting can ensureoptimal tree growth is achieved.‘‘Soil analysis can be used to predict

nutrient deficiencies or imbalances atany stage in the forestry life cycle.’’Sampling the soil gives a firm

indication of likely phosphorusdeficiency, a good indication of likelynitrogen deficiency, a reasonableindication of potassium andmagnesiumdeficiency and helps to detect otherunusual factors about the soil.

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NewResourceManagementAct (RMA)regulations for forestryplantationsmaybeintroducedby 2016 to replace thediverserangeof district and regional plan rules.TheMinistry ofPrimary Industries (MPI)

and theMinistry for theEnvironment areworkingwith forest industry stakeholders,including industry, council representativesandenvironmental groups, to ‘‘improveplanning consistency forplantationforestry,which is likely to lead to aNationalEnvironmental Standard (NES)forplantation forestry operations,’’MPIspatial, forestry and landmanagement,regulationandassurancedirectorAoifeMartin says.MsMartin says theworking grouphas

spent thepast 18monthsdeveloping a set ofrules to ensurenational consistencyacrosstheeight forestry activities ­ including landpreparation, pruningand thinning,harvesting and replanting ­whichareregulatedunder theRMA,whilemanagingnatural andphysical resources sustainably.It has identified aneed for greater

regulatory consistencynationally as therehasbeenproblemsarising fromvariationsin regulations imposedby territorialauthorities between regions aspart of theirRMAprocesses.Thediffering rules between regions

means forestry owners oftenhave to‘‘repeatedly engage inRMAprocesses’’,which results in ‘‘re­litigationof the sameissues across the country, inconsistenttreatment of forestry operations [across thecountry] andoperational inefficiency asmultiple rule regimes can sometimesapplyto a single forest’’.Part of the group’sworkhasbeen to

improve theexistingErosionSusceptibilityClassifications (ESC),whichoutlinepotential erosion riskswhichapply tovarious land typesacrossNewZealand.

Landwitha lowESCscorewill havemorepermissive rules applied to theforestry activities takingplaceon it,comparedwithareaswithahigh risk oferosion.LandcareResearchwasasked to review

theexisting versionof theESC,whichwascompleted inearlyMarch.MsMartin saysMPIhasheld several

meetingswith stakeholders to give themthechance to learnmoreabout theproject’s aims.She says thenewrules arenot expected

to result in any significant additional coststo forest owners as regional anddistrictcouncils alreadyhave similar rules inplacethrough their plans.If theNES is approvedbyCabinet,MPI

will carry out public consultation,mostlikely in JuneandJuly.‘‘If a decision ismade toprogress the

NES the ruleswill be legally draftedand itis expected that the regulationwill bypublicly notified inearly 2016.’’

Chainsaw safety weekChainsaw safety . . . Reuben Carter wears protective clothingwhile using a chainsawduring a past young farmers contest event. FILE PHOTO

Chainsawusers are advised to take care.Thisweek is Stihl ChainsawSafety

AwarenessWeek, with a strong but simplemessage for theKiwi ‘‘weekendwarrior’’:taking fiveminutes to get ready beforeyou start yourDIYadventure is essentialto your safety.The organisation’s ChainsawSafety

AwarenessWeek targets the occasionalchainsawuser.Check that your protective clothing is

complete and fitting properly. Yourclothing should be snug­fitting, with noloose elements getting in yourway.Wear trouserswith a reinforced cut­

retardant layer or front leg protection.Wear protective cut­retardant footwear

with non­slip soles and steel toecaps.Wear heavy duty non­slip gloves,

preferably in leather.Don’t forget towear proper head, face

and eye protection aswell as soundbarriers (earplugs or earmuffs).Before you start up your chainsaw

check: that all parts are intact and secure,the chain is the right tension, the chaincutters are sharp, the depth gaugesettings are correct, all safety devices arein place andworking, and that there are

no loose bolts, screws, nuts or covers.If anything’smissing or damaged, don’t

use the chainsaw. This is especiallyimportant if youweren’t the last person touse it.Check yourwork area andmake sure

there are no tripping hazards andelectrical cables.Keep an eye out for anyonewho could

enter yourwork area and check tomakesure nothing is going to fall on youwhileyou areworking (like tree tops).Don’t forget towatch out for the

weather, as some conditions couldmakeyourwork area hazardous.Hold anduse the chainsaw correctly.

Keep twohands on the sawandhold itclose to your body, with the body of thesaw close towhat you’re cutting.Plant your feet firmly and slightly apart

for balance.Never try to adjust your chainormachinewhile the engine is running.Goodmaintenancewill extend the

chainsaw’s life and ensure it is safe to use.When you finish a jobmake sure the airfilters, sprocket cover and chain brakemechanismare free from sawdust. Cleanthe guide bar groove, oil the holes andcheck everything is in place.

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Farm forestry receives sustainable funding

Sustainable forestry . . . New Zealand FarmForestry Association North Canterburybranch secretary Gary Fleming believes farmforestry has a sustainable future. FILE PHOTO

Five forestry projects are set to benefitfrom government funding.The five projects were approved for

$1.2million over four years in the latestround of theMinistry for PrimaryIndustries’ (MPI) sustainable farmingfund (SFF) announced lastmonth.Associate Primary IndustriesMinister

Jo Goodhew says the forestry projects areamong 29 SFFprojects approved in thelatest funding round.‘‘One project will provide higher

quality wood for the production oflaminated veneer lumber by screeningyoung eucalyptus trees,’’ Mrs Goodhewsays.‘‘These sorts of engineered timber

developments could open up additionalexport opportunities.‘‘Collaboration is vital for identifying

opportunities and practical solutions tochallenges the forestry industry faces. Iencourage the forestry sector to keepbringing new ideas to the table.’’TheMPIwill be opening the next SFF

funding round inmid­2015, inviting newideas for future SFFprojects.For further information about the 29

newSFFprojects, including the five newforestry projects, visit theMPIwebsite.TheNewZealandFarmForestry

Association (NZFFA), which has abranch inNorth Canterbury, is thrilledits request for funding for its ‘‘Getting totheHeart of Coast RedwoodDurability’’research programmewas approved.The programmewas supported by

industry, including theNewZealandRedwoodCompany andNewZealandForest Owners Association (NZFOA), as

well as in kind fromRayonier/Matariki.The programme aims to develop a

robustmethod to rapidly assess the likelydurability of a sample of redwood timber.‘‘This will benefit NZFFAmembers

and redwood growers by delivering anability to identify seedlots / clones thatare both durable and non­ durable, andincreasing the knowledge of theheartwood properties fromNewZealandgrown redwood,’’ theNZFFA’s websitesays.TheNZFFAwas also successful in

receiving continued funding for a secondinitiative, supported byDiverse Forests.The ‘‘Improved Control of ParopsisCharybdis Larvaewith the LarvalParasitoid Eadya Paropsidis’’programmehas been supported byindustry, including SouthWoodExportsLtd, CarterHolt Harvey and has receivedScion Core funding.‘‘The project aims to complete host

specificity testing of the parasitoid ofParopsis charybdis within containmentat Scion’s Rotorua secure facilities, andapply for its release if it proves to be safefor theNewZealand environment,’’ theNZFFA’s website says.‘‘If successful, the project will benefit

all growers of eucalypts from thesubgenus Symphyomyrtus by eventuallyseeing eucalyptus tortoise beetlepopulations under effective suppressionby a natural enemy.’’

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Resilient farmer . . . Doug Avery is speaking to North Canterbury farmers thismonth. FILE PHOTO

DougAvery, a Seddon farmer, will tellhowhe turned desperation into a ruralsuccess story at a free event in CheviotandRangiora.Dougwill speak at the Innovate or

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agribusiness owners practical resilienceand business skills to helpwith survivingand thriving through tough conditionslike thosemany face now,"MrWishartsays.Doug’s talks will cover not just new

methods, but the best in thinking, people,technology and all agriculture has tooffer.

As part of a nationwide tourMrAverywill be at the Cheviot TrustHotel onMonday,May 25, at 7pm, andRangiora atRossburnReceptions on Spark Lane onTuesday,May 26, at 11am.Hewill alsospeak inKaikoura on July 13.For tickets contact: JanineOgier,

Communications and StakeholderRelationsManager, BNZ ­ (03) 9243975,027­7534360 or emailjanine­ogier@bnz.co.nz.Formore information onDougAvery

andResilient Farmer see http://www.resilientfarmer.co.nz.

NZ, France share challenges

No bull . . . New Zealand and French farmersface similar challenges. FILE PHOTO

NewZealand andFrench livestockfarmers facemany similar challenges,says Beef +LambNewZealand,following a visit here by French livestocksector leaders.‘‘Farmers in France have a lot in

commonwithKiwi farmers ­ they aredealingwithmany of the same sorts ofissues that sheep and beef farmers comeup against here. Themorewe shareperspectives on those issues, the betterthat we’re able to understand eachother,’’ Beef +LambNZ chief executiveDr Scott Champion says.Supporting the sheep and beef sector’s

market opportunities is amajor priorityfor Beef +LambNZ, including in high­valuemarkets like France, whereNewZealand has a stable and long­established trading relationship.NewZealand exported around $135

million of sheepmeat to France in 2014,more than half of whichwas chilledproduct.‘‘We send top­quality products to

Europewhere there is considerabledemand for what we have to offer.Workingwith French farmerorganisations tomake sure that the tradecontinues in a sustainable andcomplementaryway is a key focus for us,’’Dr Champion says.‘‘We also have a longstanding

relationshipwith Interbev [Beef +LambNZ’s counterpart organisation in France,representing sheep and beef farmers,processors and retailers]. Wemeet withthemwhenwe are in Europe and they’vebeen coming toNewZealand formanyyears now.’’Themost recent of these, a week­long

visit toNewZealand inmid­April, sawdiscussions take place betweenDrChampion and Interbev presidentDominique Langlois, whowasaccompanied by Interbev’s BovineSector president GuyHermouet andexecutive directorMarc Pages.Major topics included global demand

trends for beef and sheepmeat, thedifferences betweenNewZealand andFrench farming practices and thewayfarmers in the two countries are dealingwith environmental issues, includingenvironment­focused regulations.‘‘Grass­fed, free range, low input sheep

and beef production systems have animportant part to play inmeeting globalfood demand. These discussionswithInterbev confirmed our shared view thatenvironmental issues around food

production need to be consideredholistically,’’ Dr Champion says.Beef +LambNZworkswith the

French agricultural sector as part of aninternational consortiumdevelopingrules for the accurate assessment of theenvironmental impact ofmeatproduction.Beef +LambNZ alsoworkedwith the

French industry to develop a commonmethod ofmeasuring the carbonemissions from sheepmeat production,guidancewhichwas recentlyincorporated into theUnitedNationsFood andAgriculture Organisationguidelines.A further topic of discussionwas the

jointly­organisedWorldYoungShepherds Challengewhich took placerecently in France inOctober 2014.During the visit, Beef +LambNZ also

raised its goal of improvingNewZealand’smarket access for beef into theEuropeanUnion (EU)market.WhileNewZealand has excellent

access for sheepmeat into theEU, itsaccess for beef ismore limited due to themuch smaller quotas that apply to thattrade.‘‘ANewZealand­EUEconomic

Partnership Agreement negotiation issomething that we’re obviously very keento see get off the ground. It would help usto improve on our current beefmarketaccess conditions,’’ Dr Champion says.‘‘Ensuring that our French

counterparts are aware of our thinkingand understandwherewe’re comingfrom on that is really important.’’

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‘Mixed bag’ for arable crops

Dry summer . . . This summer’s dryconditions have resulted in ‘‘amixed bag’’ forarable farmers. FILE PHOTO

By DAVID HILL

The latter half of the season hasproduced ‘‘a fewMintiesmoments’’ forarable farmers.Arable and sheep farmerMurray

Rowlands, a former FederatedFarmersNorth Canterbury grain and seedchairman, says the latest season has been‘‘amixed bag’’.‘‘On the cropping side of things it’s

been a realmix bag, with a fewMintiesmoments with some of the later stuff.‘‘A lot of the early stuff was good

quality, but we just didn’t get enough rainin the latter half of the season. It wasexceptionally dry, but for those onirrigated country it probably wound up asa normal year, but it’s ended up costing alotmore to get the yield.‘‘The small seed crops on dry land

didn’t always eventuate, but therewasgreat pollination going on in the heat.’’MrRowlands says this season is a total

contrast to last summer, wheremanyfarmers had an exceptional crop butstruggled to harvest it due to thewetweather.Whereas this year, therewereplenty of good harvesting days, but a lackofmoisture.‘‘Green feed is a big one. Last year

some guys had a surplus and couldn’t getrid of it, but this year it’s in short supply.‘‘Some guys put green feed in

specifically for the dairy cows, but onlythe specialist ones did any good, becausethose on higher ground never got thecrop to grow due the lack of irrigation.‘‘In the last six years you could almost

guarantee theywould get a reasonablecrop, but this year guyswho normally got10­12 tonnes of green feedmay have onlygot one tonne’’

MrRowlands says this winter will bechallenging one, with dairy farmerswithlessmoney to spend due to the lowfarmgatemilk price andmany sayingtheywill not be buying in green feed.‘‘At the end of the day the cows have got

to be fed and they’ve got to be fedwell fornext season. The payout will come andgo, so it’s all verywell thinking shortterm. They’re better to spend themoneyto get good feed and have happy cows.’’Maintaining a good rapport between

dairy farmers and arable farmers iscritical, MrRowlands says. Heencourages dairy farmers tocommunicatewith their arableneighbours to discuss their green feedand grazing needs.The recent rain andmildweather,

however, will provide some relief toarable farmers in ‘‘recharging the soil’’for autumn barley and for growingpasture and clover.

High country farmersto discuss nutrientsBy DAVID HILL

Challenges . . . Chas Todhunter says there aremany challenges for high country farmers.FILE PHOTO

Weed and pest control and nutrientmanagementwill be on the agendawhenthe South Island’s high country farmersmeet inHanmer Springs next week.FederatedFarmersHigh Country

chairmanChas Todhunter says nutrient

losses will be themain topic ofconversation, while therewill bescientific reports onwork to controlwilding pine, gorse, rabbits and Canadageese discussed at the conference beingheld on Thursday andFriday,May 21­22.The conferencewill get underway on

Thursdaywith a field day at high countrystationGlynnWye, where there has beenconsiderable development in recentyears, despite the challenges of gorse andwilding pine. The implications ofnutrient losses will also be discussedduring the visit, Mr Todhunter says.‘‘They’re doing a pretty good job up

there and they’re getting into someproductive pasture, sowewill be lookingat what’s been done andwhat they’ve stillgot in front of them.’’The agenda for Fridaywill include a

sessionwith Environment Canterburystaff and former FederatedFarmersNorth Canterbury president andenvironment planner LyndaMurchison,ofWaipara, discussing nutrientmanagement, while scientific reportswill be discussed in the afternoon.Mr Todhunter says rabbits are

‘‘starting to cause real problems’’ inMarlborough and in other regions.‘‘It’s fairly wide ranging and some

farmers have been trying to find amorevirulent form ofRHD,while others wantto see if poisoning them can be done in amore cost effectiveway.’’Canada geese have been a problem in

past years, butMr Todhunter saysdifferent areas have become organised inmanaging the problemby ‘‘continuingwithmulti culls’’.Mr Todhunter says while there has

been rapid progress in rolling broadbandout to rural areas, most high countryfarmers have broadband connections viasatellite.‘‘Everything is complicated in the high

country.We do have broadband but it’s alotmore expensive than the cheaperplans people can get in urban areas.‘‘We still mostly communicate by voice

and throughFederatedFarmerswe arestill fairly traditional.‘‘We’re certainly not sending videos out

to everybody yet.’’Rakaia Gorge farmerMr Todhunter

says he is completing his second year aspresident inwhat is normally a threeyear term, ‘‘but I’m quite happy to passthe reins on at any stage, sowewill seewhat happens’’.

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Poultry are Brett’s lifeIn training . . . Brett Hawker’s chooks are in training for the North Canterbury Poultry andPigeon Club show being held at the Rangiora Showgrounds next weekend. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

By DAVID HILL

North Canterbury poultry enthusiastBrett Hawker is keen to encourage youngpeople to get involved in poultry shows.MrHawker, who is a poultry breeder,

exhibitor, judge, North CanterburyPoultry and Pigeon Clubmember andshow sponsor, says his club needs toattract newmembers as it looks to thefuture.The club’s 117th annual show is being

held at theRangiora ShowgroundsPavilion onFriday and Saturday,May 22to 23.‘‘We really want to encourage young

people to get involved and hopefullywe’ll have some experienced people onthe door to answer any questions.‘‘We’ve got to grow this thing because

there’s a lot of lifestylers out there andtheymay not know about shows.’’ MrHawker says this year’s showhas beenwell supportedwith good sponsorshipand he is looking forward to a successfulshow.While entries are down this year, club

presidentMurrayHarneiss says thetiming of the show gives exhibitors thechance to test out their new stock beforethe bigger shows later in the season,including the national poultry showbeing held in Oamaru in July.MrHawker says he has bred chooks all

his life, growing up on a poultry farm atMarshlands, near Christchurch, beforeowning commercial poultry farms in hisown right. He got into poultry showsaround 30 years ago, when hewas livinginRakaia.

‘‘I’ve had chooks allmy life. I startedwhen Iwas eight and now I’m 68, so I’vehad them for 60 years. It’s a disease.’’MrHawker andwife Francie have

lived on a lifestyle block near Amberleyfor the last 22 years, where he breedsgame bantams in various colours, as wellas a range of colours of wyandotte fowlandHamburg fowl.He is preparing 20 chooks for the

Rangiora show, including threeHamburg pullets which he is entering ina three pullet class, which is beingoffered at Rangiora for the first time.MrHawker is also a poultry judge,

being invited to poultry and agriculturaland pastoral shows throughoutNewZealand. Last year he judged a featureshow for big game fowl at Rangiora andwill have the same honour at theAshburton show this year.He also judged poultry at the

Ashburton, Hawarden andOxford A&PShows this season.‘‘I’m straight up and honest. I judge the

birds and not the people and the club’sseem to appreciate that and keep invitingme back.‘‘I have been a taxidermist andwhen

you clean­out a bird, you’re left with theskin and feathers and you’ve got to put itback together. So you get an eye for agood bird. If something’s wrong you justknow.’’However, his poultry show

involvement has been restricted inrecent years due to the commitments ofhis growing importing business andbuilding a house.

Calf nutrition workshopA free calf nutritionworkshop is comingtoNorth Canterbury nextmonth.DairyWomen’sNetwork and

SealesWinslow, a subsidiary of BallanceAgri­Nutrients, are again running freecalf nutritionworkshops throughout thecountry after last year’s ‘‘extremelysuccessful’’ events. Aworkshopwill beheld inNorth Canterbury on Thursday,June 18.SealesWinslow nutrition and quality

managerWendyMorgan says theDairyWomen’sNetwork has already receivedexpressions of interest from 14 regionsthroughout ruralNewZealand,highlighting just how valuable the bestpracticeworkshops are to successfuloperations.‘‘Farmers recognise how important it is

that they get calf rearing right,’’ she says.‘‘Last year’s Calf NutritionDayswere

verywell attended by those new to calfrearing, as well as thosewho had beendoing it for years, and it looks like theworkshopwill be just as popular againthis year.’’She says the calf nutrition days are best

practice­focused, but take into accountthat every farmhas different calf rearingfacilities, so provides practical ways tomake the best use of existing pens,equipment and systems,MsMorgan says.‘‘Wewill cover successful task

planning, your calf rearing teams andbeing aware of the different rolesrequired, as well as best practice calfhousing and set up.’’MsMorganwill also do an in­depth

session on evaluating feed options andwhat to look for in calf feed.‘‘That includes looking at what a calf

actually needs in feed, as well as what itdoesn’t,’’ MsMorgan says.Theworkshop is interactive and social,

allowing attendees to draw on theknowledge of those taking the sessions,but also others who attend that have beencalf rearing formany years.Theworkshop agendas have been

updated this year tomake sure commontopics that people asked about at lastyear’s nutrition days are included.To find outmore and to register, visit

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Golden Gloves next week

GoldenGloves . . . Boxers from theWaikuku Boxing Clubwhowill be competing in theSouth Island Golden Gloves at the Kaiapoi Club onMay 23. From left Jack Dickson (blue,in front) youth 64kg novice, ConnorWebster (red, standing) youth 54kg novice, RichardRobinson (blue, standing) elite 69kg and HoseaWatson (red, in front) youth 64kg. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

By ROBYNBRISTOW

The South Island’s premier boxingtournament, GoldenGloves, is beinghosted by theWaikukuBoxing Club at theKaiapoi Club onMay 22 and 23.Around 100 entries frommale and

female boxers aged from 10­year­oldcadets to elite open boxers, will be takingpart in the tournament.It is the second time the club has

hosted theGoldenGloves at theKaiapoiClub, the last one being a very successfulevent two years ago.Waikuku has four boxers entered,

including two novice boxers, ConnorWebster (54kg youth) and JackDickson(64kg youth), and two open boxers,RichardRobinson (69kg elite) andHoseaWatson (64kg youth).

ConnorWebster had a good fight lastSaturday in Christchurch, against a veryexperienced opponent in the lead up tonext week’s tournament, whileRichardRobinson, a Canterbury representative,alsowon his fight.HoseaWatson, aNewZealand

representative, continuedWaikuku’sgood form, alsowinning in Christchurch.The club has seven registered boxers

in its ranks and about 40memberswhotrain at theWaikukuBoxing gymatWaikukuBeach ­ themajority attendingfor fitness workouts, as it takes a lot ofdiscipline and commitment to be able tocompete in the ring.The session times for the South Island

GoldenGloves are Saturday 1pmand7pmand possibly Sunday 11am,depending on results. Door sales only.

Hurunui wins againInjuries and absences had theMatt BlairMotorsHurunuiRangersmen’s footballdivision 2 side down froma full squad of18 to just 13 players on game day thisweekend.But it still managed towin 3­2 against

FCTwenty11 Bombers.While a number of the absenteeswere

regular starters DougieHydemarshalledhis troops, determined not to let HurunuiRangers slip from the top of the league.The visitors had other ideas and

opened the scoring in the 4thminute, butin a 10minute burst bothHyde andEdgede Paiva found the back of the net to takethe half­time score to 2­1 toHurunui.The second half beganwith both sides

seeking dominance and end to endfootball.Eventually Bomberswere awarded a

freekick and the ball was scrambled pasttheHurunui defence tomake it 2­all.The final quarter sawHurunuimount

regular attacks on the opposition goaland also regularly sending its final strikehigh orwide.In typical fashion, Barry O’Regan

settled thematter with a lob over thekeeper.The shot initially looked like it would

go over the bar, before dipping under atthe lastmoment, allowingHurunui toremain unbeaten in division 2 and at thetop of the table.Hurunui Rangersmasters 3Halswell

United 0TheHurunuiRangersmasters enjoyed

victory this week, helped by three strikesbyKeith up front. A clean sheet at theother endmade it look easywith JDpulling off two great saves.Probably themost glorious part was the

control of themidfieldwith ScottDavidson andKevinFoster ranging all

over the park. Both going forward andshutting downHalswell’s attack, this waswhere the gamewaswon.This is surely the turning point in the

season as themasters seek for promotionfrom the Scottish Championship.Hurunui Rangers president’s 2Hornby

United 6Four of the under 15s turned out for the

Matt BlairMotors sponsoredHurunuiRangers president’s team, but for themost part held their own.Lacking experience and time together

at the back, the teamwas left vulnerable.However, the Presidents kept trying to

move forward and play positive football.Goals fromRobson Chiverton (his

fourth for the day) and Sah­eb Anas keptthe game interesting.For both players it was their first

senior goal.Butmultiple nearmisses from a range

of players, and the inability of the backfour to shut downHornby’s attackinggame cost theRangers team.Kev Creagh, after riding the pine for

most of last season, played the full 90 thisweek and put in a good effort on the rightflank.Other Results:HurunuiRangers 15s 3Halswell

UnitedFC 2;HurunuiRangers 13s 1Medbury 2; HurunuiRangers 12s 0WaimakUnited 6;HurunuiRangers 11Blue 9Halswell United 1; HurunuiRangers 11White 1 Coastal Spirit 5;Hurunui All Stars 9WaimakRavens 0;Hurunui Stormers 0WaimakDragons 2;Hurunui Aces 4WaimakWolves 5;Hurunui Lightning 4Waimak Scorpions4; Hurunui Lions 2WaimakCobras 2;Hurunui Griffins 3WaimakThunder 1HurunuiHunters 0WaimakRockets

14; HurunuiHeroes 0Waimak Seals 13.

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Saracens claims Deans ShieldBy PETERWILLIAMS

On attack . . . Kaiapoi’s Bryn Graham is supported by KalebWyber­Moore in the U11dmatch against Amberley. The Amberley defender is AndreMoko. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Saracens’ victory overAshley to claim theDeansChallengeShield is theundoubtedhighlight of Saracens season todate.Inwinning it also virtually extinguished

any slimchanceAshleymayhavehadofqualifying for thequarter­finals of theLuisetti Seeds combinedcountry rugbycompetition.WaihoraandMethvenarealready

guaranteedaquarter­final spot fromsection twowhileSouthern,Burnham­Dunsandel­Irwell andDarfield are fightingit out for theother twopositions.In section 1Saturday’s results further

compactedanalready congestedpointstable andwithonly twoSaturdays of round­robinplay remaining, noneof the teamsareyet guaranteedaplace in thequarter­finalsas only sixpoints separate the top sixteams.With leaderSouthbridge somewhat

surprisingly beingheld to adrawbyLincoln,Glenmark’s goodaway victory overRakaiawas sufficient to catapult it into ashareof the leadwithSouthbridgeon27points.But snappingat their heels areCeltic (25), Oxford (24), Lincoln (22) andRakaia (21).Itmust haveappearedas though the

Glenmarkplayershadn’t got off the teambusasRakaia shot out to a 13­0 lead in thefirst tenminutes.However, onceGlenmark settled to its

task it asserted its superioritywith a goodteameffort.While thebacksplayedwell as aunit, the

victorywas certainly basedonanimpressive forwardeffort andalmostincredibly, all ofGlenmark’s trieswerescoredby forwards. This included two long­rangeefforts byGeorgeMasefieldandRobSelby thatwere reminiscent of SamWhitelock’s effort for theCrusaders thepreviousevening.HookerMcKenzieSmith, andprops

DukeLoeandRichardEarl all had finegames,whileNo8SamKatoawasalways athreat.Oxfordmaintained its solid runof form

recentlywith a goodvictory on itsClubDayoverPrebbleton.

Oxfordhadestablishedauseful 15­0 leadbyhalf timewith tries toWill SellwoodandGarethPrice.It never relaxed its grip on the gameand

ranout thewinners by 30­15with skipperStewDalzell addingabraceof second­halftries.ItwasOxford’s forwardpack thathad

laid theplatform for this victorywithWillSellwoodandLoganTelfer beingparticularly outstanding.BenGorst received theWaimakReal

Estateplayer of thedayaward.Kaiapoimade it anunusual clean sweep

forNorthCanterbury teams in this sectionwithabonuspointwinoverWestMelton.Poorball retentionand loosedefenceby

Kaiapoi letWestMelton in for twoconverted tries early in thematch.But fromthat point onKaiapoi treasured theballmoreandgradually clawed itswaybackinto the game.Tries to impressivepropLucaTootoo

andNacieliNamatahadclosed thedeficitto 12­19byhalf­time.Amuch improveddefensiveeffort in the

secondhalf sawWestMeltonheld trylesswhileKaiapoidotteddown twicewithSimonTucker andStuPearhamdoing thehonours.Onceagain, captainChris Smithwasa

tirelessworker in theKaiapoi forwardpack.Final score:Kaiapoi 24WestMelton

19.Saracens recorded its secondwinof the

season inasmanyweekswhen theyaccounted forneighboursAshley.Saracensplayedwell into the strong

wind in the first half andwashappy tohaverestrictedAshley to a 19­7 leadat thebreak.With fiveminutes to go, Saracenshad

closed the gap to 15­19, courtesy of two triesto captain JoshMaynard, butunlikeanumberof earliermatches this season, itstoodupunderpressureandGrantBroderson, playinghis 50th seniormatchforSaracens, scoreda try,when itmatteredmost, to comeawaywithadeserved20­19win.In theother section 2match involvinga

NorthCanterbury team,Ohoka facedamammoth taskagainst section leaderWaihora,whichhad the gamewell undercontrol by thehalf­timebreak, leading 26­3.Ohokahadamuchbetter secondhalf,

highlightedbya try to flankerBenThompson, and its defencealso improvedsignificantly holding the visitors to a finalscorelineof 37­13.HookerRobCoxwas theplayer of theday forOhoka.

North Canterbury sports resultsRangiora Bridge Club resultsSaturdayAfternoon Cherry Pairs:North/South:

HeatherWaldron / Jeanette Chatterton 1. East/West:Margaret Pickering / Janice Pickering 1.MondayAfternoonRimuPairs: N/S: Heather

Waldron / Jeanette Chatterton 1, DerekWilson / JudyHayton 2, RobinHassall / Dawn Simpson and JudithDriver / JanRoose 3=. E/W: Liz Partridge / Jill Amer1, NancyHarris / Judith Calder 2, RachaelWhite /BettyMcGregor 3.Wednesday Evening Premier Pairs: N/S: Tony

Biddington / OwenEvans 1, JudithDriver / DarcyPreston 2, BrettWaterfield / IanBrash 3. E/W: Barry

Smart / Lynda Cameron and Jack Lyon / HeatherWaldron 1=, GaynorHurford / DawnSimpson 3.Ashley Smallbore Rifle Association Teams and

Tiverton Cup results:Team results:DivisionOne: Rangiora 781.46 (5) 10

points,West Eyreton 774.45 (4) 8 points, Amberley769.38 (3) 6 points. Division Two: Rangiora 774.55 (5) 9points, Amberley 763.35 (4) 9 points.Highest individual scores:Robert Dalzell 198.13

(100.6), ConanGriffin 196.11, Dudley Jarman 195.11,GordonWright 195.8, Chris Kershaw 195.11, JamesBriden 193.8, SamVincent 193.7, MatthewLittle190.10.

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North Canterbury rugby resultsLuisetti Seeds, divisionone, section one:Lincoln 13Southbridge 13,Kaiapoi 24WestMelton 19,Oxford30Prebbleton15,Celtic 36Hornby 12,Rakaia 33Glenmark47.Section two:Saracens 20Ashley 19 (DeansShield),Darfield29Hampstead24,Ohoka13Waihora 37,Methven12Southern18,Rolleston18Burn/Duns/Irwell 39.MikeGreerHomesNorthCanterburyLtd:Division two:

Kaiapoi 51Amberley 34,Oxford32Hurunui 15, Saracens 76Ashley 0,Woodend44Glenmark­Cheviot 0.MetroColts:HSOB18.Hurunui 10,Belfast 15Glenmark

22.Women’sCups:Kaiapoi 10Sydenham48.CrusadersSecondarySchoolsUCchampionship:RangioraHS0StAndrew’sCollege 31.Ellesmere/NorthCanterbury/MidCanterbury combined

under 18:Kaiapoi 21Lincoln 22,Ashley/Oxford 19RangioraHS41 (RicMooreShield).CombinedU16 section one:Oxford22Kaiapoi/Woodend

17 (BarberTrophy).Section two:MalvernComb19Hurunui17, Saracens 54Ashley/Amberley 12.MikeGreerHomesNorthCanterburyLtdU14.5:Kaiapoi

39Ohoka21,Oxford 49AshleyGreen22, Saracens 29AshleyBlue71.Under 13:Kaiapoi 10Amberley 60,Oxford 58Hurunui 17,

Saracens 0Ashley 53,Woodend12Ohoka41.Under 11.5:OhokaRed5OhokaBlack55,Kaiapoi 45

Amberley 17 (ChallengeShield),Oxford48HurunuiBlack

22, SaracensBlue14AshleyGreen15, SaracensRed26AshleyBlue82,Woodend14HurunuiBlue69.Under 10:OhokaRed30OhokaBlack 50,Kaiapoi 30

Glenmark­Cheviot 45, SaracensBlue20AshleyGreen25,SaracensRed10AshleyBlue45,Woodend15HurunuiBlue65.Under 9:OhokaRed10OhokaBlack 60,Kaiapoi 45

Glenmark­Cheviot 65,AshleyWhite 45Amberley 80,Oxford25HurunuiBlack 30, SaracensBlue20AshleyGreen25,SaracensRed5AshleyBlue25,Woodend20HurunuiBlue55.Under 8:Kaiapoi 35Glenmark­Cheviot 45, SaracensBlue

5AshleyGreen55, SaracensRed50AshleyBlue10,Woodend25SaracensOrange40.Under 7:OhokaBlack 70OhokaWhite 45,AshleyWhite 45

HurunuiBlack 80,Kaiapoi 65Glenmark­Cheviot 65,OxfordRed70SaracensWhite 90, SaracensBlue75AshleyGreen70, SaracensRed30AshleyBlue75, SaracensOrange70SaracensGreen65,Woodend45HurunuiBlue70.Under 6:OhokaBlack 50OhokaRed60,AshleyWhite 35

HurunuiBlack 60,KaiapoiBlue 55SaracensOrange50,KaiapoiGold 55AshleyGold 60,OxfordBlack65Amberley65,OxfordRed40SaracensGreen40, SaracensBlue55AshleyGreen55, SaracensRed55AshleyBlue55,Woodendwonbydefault fromHurunuiBlue.

From the sidelinesTwoof the largerNorthCanterbury

rugby clubs,Kaiapoi andOxfordheldClubDays last Saturday.AtKaiapoi itwas ahugedaywithabig turnout of supporters andstartedwith theofficial openingof theirnewblockof changing sheds.Theproject,which startedmanyyears

ago, has seen its shareof frustrations,mostnotablywhen theearthquakesnecessitatedabandoning the initial project and startingagain.While the shedswereused lastseason, theyhaveonly recently beencompletely finished.PresidentAndrewTemple thanked themany firmsandindividualswhohadcontributed to theconstructionof theexcellent facility andinvitedMayorDavidAyers to symbolicallyturn thekey.As always the fields atKaiapoi lookeda

picture, a real tribute to the tirelessworkofgroundsman ‘Poppy’Temple.

KaiapoiU11.5proved far too strong fortheotherunbeaten sideAmberley, to go tothe topof thepoints table and retain theGlenmarkChallengeShield.Therespective insidebackcombinationsofSamMahanandColeMorgan forAmberleyandCarlosLancaster­Bartlett andJack

Robertson forKaiapoi set their backlinesalight efficiently. Itwas in the forwards thatKaiapoi gainedaclear advantage.Tight­headCalebBrownwas the lynch­pin inanimpressiveKaiapoi scrumwhile flankerConnerBlacklerhadadynamicmatch.AthalftimeKaiapoi led26­7 courtesy of

tries toDaniel Smith, ConnerBlackler,CarlosLancaster­Bartlett andHaydenPaul,whileZacMoorehad scoredAmberley’s only try. TomCockburn (2) andJackRobertsonadded secondhalf tries forKaiapoi,while speedyAmberley left­wingerAndreMokousedhispace to scoretwo late tries andadd somerespectabilityto the scoreline.Kaiapoi ranout thewinners 45­17.

Oxford’sClubDaybroughtwith it threehighlights.Firstly theunder 16 sidesucceeded in lifting theBarberChallengeTrophy from thecombinedKaiapoi­Woodend team. Its division 2 side toppledthepreviouslyunbeatenHurunui, theplaying­throughchampions. The twounbeaten teams,OxfordandWoodend,willmeet atWoodendonSaturday.Finally,Oxford seniors’ convincingwinoverPrebbletonput the icingon the cake.

Hanmer netball too strongHanmerSpringshosted the first roundoftheHurunuinetball season inbeautifulconditions.Hanmer turnedonquite a crowd for the

daywhereoneof themajordrawcardswasa repeat of the 2014 final betweenHanmerSpringsAandCulverdenA.Both teamsare sporting freshnew faces

this season,which is great to seeour sportis in growthmode.Hanmer started the gamestrongly,

powering to a 13­3 leadat theendof thefirst quarter.Unfortunately,Hanmerwingdefence

SarahCurriewentdownwith abadlystrainedankle.However this didnot stopthe flow thanks to somesuper shootingfromKimberlyGibson,BobbyandAshley

Childs.Thedefensiveefforts ofHanmer’s

HannahCondran,KileyHikawai andKendallBondkeptCulverdengoal­less forthe secondquarter andpushedHanmerinto a commanding 25­3 leadat theendofthe first half.The thirdquarter saw the injectionof

Hanmer’s youngstersCourtneyHale­Mckinstry andTaylarHubbard to the court,whocombinedwell to steal plenty of ball.TheCulverden teamworked tirelessly,managing to scorea further three goals.Threequarter time, 38­6 toHanmer.The final quarter sawmorechanges to

both sides. Culverden finishing strongly,addinga further five goals to its tally,howeverHanmerwon51­11.

Waimak draws niggly matchStadiumCarsWaimakUnited playedParklands in amiddle of the tablefootball clash on Saturday.Waimakwas keen to reverse its earlier

loss and startmoving back up the table.In the first half scoring opportunities

were limited and the gamewas a stop/start affair until a little bit of skillfulbrilliance fromTommyChadwick set upChris Chick for the opening goal in the25thminute.The game then tried to spark itself into

gear andWaimak created a fewmorechanceswithout scoring prior to thebreak.

The second half was a niggly affair withboth sides struggling to assertdominance. Late in the 89thminuteParklandswas awarded a penalty for afoul in front of goal whichwas calmlytaken to finish the game 1­all.Themen’s PDL side had a goodwin 5­2

over Parklands and thewomen’s PDLsuffered an 8­nil loss in a good learningexperience.The under 11A side beat Selwyn 14­nil.

Goals to Ashton Lay 4, ZachBennett 3,NoahWebster 3,Mitch Pile, SamRyder,WadeMcIntosh andHarry Lieshout. The11B teamalso beat Selwyn 6­1.

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All bedrooms are genuine double, luxury of a secondbathroom and living areas give you space and options.Even the internal access garage is larger than normalideal for hobbyists and DIY types.

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Backing onto the Oxford Show grounds the councilmanages the extra open space that you have accessto and it is only a short walk to the well-known OxfordMarket on Sundaymorning. This alsomeans only a

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Favourable Location - Enviable Lifestyle! Harcourts ID: BF24365

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For Sale

New Listing | 52 Avoca Street, Kaikoura832m2

Atlantis House. This rustic and renovated, boutique, seasidepermitted B&B is set in a gorgeous picture book location, close tothe ocean. To be sold fully furnished, as a going concern (exceptartwork), the property comprises of two bedrooms, plus a self-contained studio with its own entrance. The house has beenrenovated to a very high standard, modern kitchen with granitebenches and integrated appliances. Bathroom with spa bath anddouble vanities. Double garage, woodshed, garden shed and hugeparking at the rear of the property. | Property ID TU10562

Price$557,000 plus GST (if any)As a going concern

InspectionBy appointment

ContactKathy Thompson 021 229 0600

Marlborough | 1980 Northbank Road, Northbank404.8 Hectares

Marlborough Finishing Unit. Here is your opportunity to secure this well known Marlborough family farm with many land use options for the discerning purchaser to invest,farm or develop. This property is renowned for stock performance and production.

Approximately 200 hectares of fertile flats, 150 hectares easy rolling to medium hill, balance steeper grazing including 30 hectares Pinus Radiata woodlots.Property is subdivided into approximately 90 paddocks. Currently running sheep and beef, with cropping and supplements made.

Two storey Oamaru Stone family home with five bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms and double garaging sited amongst fenced mature landscaped section.Good range of ancillary buildings including 3-stand wool shed, 4-bay calf rearing shed, five hay sheds. Cattle yards and sheep yards. Competition Moto X track.Unique opportunity to procure a property of this type and calibre which are now few and far between in Marlborough. | Property ID BL1145

PriceBy negotiation

InspectionBy appointment

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

Seddon | 218 Blind River Loop Road8.5 Hectares

Seddon Special. Habode style two bedroom home with woodburner sited on 8.54 hectares of gentle, rolling land. Property currentlygrazing cattle, however, small horticulture development possible withirrigation consent. 3-bay shed including tack shed and housing watersystem. Chook house and run and pig stye. Very rare to find 8.5hectares close to Blenheim. This property offers an opportunity for anew owner to utilise the land to their liking. | Property ID BL1142

PriceBy negotiation

InspectionBy appointment

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Jenny Rouse 027 314 6119Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872Marlborough

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For Sale

Open Home6 Swindon LaneAmberley

PriceOffers over $475,000

ContactJenny Rouse 027 314 6119

Open Home Sunday 12.30 to 1.00pm. This beautifully presented home has recently been decoratedwith a neutral decor. The sunny, open-plan kitchen/dining room has access to the patio and front garden.The separate lounge room has a cosy log burner. The home includes four bedrooms, the master isspacious with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite, a family bathroom with separate bath, shower and vanity,separate laundry and two toilets. Three car garaging, additional off street parking. | Property ID AM1004

Final Reminder107 Baynons RoadClarkville

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Friday

15 May 2015

ContactMalcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718

Ignore Previous Pricing. Substantial three living area, four bedroom, three bathroom, permanentmaterial dwelling with office and attached two car garage. Separate 48m2, one bedroom cottage.Located just 12km from Belfast and an easy drive from the motorway. This substantial greenhousecomplex consists of 8,500m2 of plastic houses, with an excellent water consent and large coal firedboiler, as well as a range of support buildings. | Property ID RA1627

New Listing70 South StreetRotherham

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Friday29 May 2015(unless sold prior)

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Straight Out Of Home And Garden. A rare opportunity to acquire a small country estate with irrigationin the heart of North Canterbury. ‘Clevelands’ comprises an elegant and timeless Oamaru Stone executivehome, full of character, with numerous special features. There is a separate building which provides a self-contained flat, perfect for guests or dependants, garaging for two vehicles, a workshop, freezer room andhas access to the house via a covered walkway. | Property ID RA1633

Open Home14 O’Carrolls RoadHawarden

Price$264,000

ContactJenny Rouse 027 314 6119

Open Home Saturday 2.00 to 2.30pm. 1980s permanent material home with large mature trees, fruittrees, vegetable garden, single garage with power and a garden shed. Three double bedrooms withrobes, an open-plan living/dining and kitchen, family bathroom with a wet floor shower. Log burner (withwetback). Kitchen has recently been updated and has good bench space, pantry, electric stove andrangehood. Just a short drive to the local golf club. | Property ID AM1013

New Listing | 56 Osborne Road, Amberley1,280m2

Space Galore. There is plenty of space to spread out in this 1940’shome. The living space is impressive with a separate kitchen, openplan dining and living rooms and a very roomy lounge with access toa sunny sheltered patio. The home has two bedrooms plus a study, anewly updated bathroom and a separate shower room in the laundry.A separate studio/sleep-out is an ideal space to work from homeor enjoy hobbies. The home has double glazing (in most rooms),an efficient log burner and heat pump. The section is fenced with aglasshouse, double garage and woodshed. | Property ID AM1016

Price$365,000

InspectionBy appointment

ContactJenny Rouse 027 314 6119

New Listing | 53 Douglas Road, Amberley1,447m2

Perfect Location For The Family. Well maintained, family sizedhome located just minutes’ walk to the local primary school and closeto main shopping centre. Four bedroom home, the master with walk-in wardrobe, two en suites and family bathroom. Open-plan kitchen/dining and living room have large picture windows overlooking thefully fenced, landscaped gardens. Two heat pumps and a log burner.Garaging for three cars plus a double carport with two driveways -plenty of room to park the boat or caravan. This home is beautifullypresented and ready for you to move in. | Property ID AM1017

PriceOffers over $490,000

Open HomeSunday 2.30 to 3.00pm

ContactJenny Rouse 027 314 6119

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Jenny Rouse 027 314 6119Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872Marlborough

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This week’s open homes in North CanterburyThursdayMay14thRangiora1.00pm 1.30pm 116White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 19 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir

SaturdayMay16thHawarden2.00pm 2.30pm 14 O’Carrolls Road Farmlands Real Estate

Kaiapoi1.00pm 2.00pm 16 Lilian Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 24 Lilian Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus12.30pm 1.00pm 5 Kawakawa Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 22 Pahua Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 81 Kawari Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora1.00pm 1.30pm 116White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 19 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir

Shirley12.00pm 12.30pm 51a Marshland Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waikari1.00pm 1.30pm 6 Princes Street Farmlands Real Estate

SundayMay10thAmberley11.00am 11.45am 61Willowside Place Harcourts Twiss Keir12.15pm 12.45pm 58d Osborne Road Waimak Real Estate12.30pm 1.00pm 6 Swindon Lane Farmlands Real Estate1.30pm 2.00pm 75Willowside Place Farmlands Real Estate2.00pm 2.30pm 188 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 53 Douglas Road Farmlands Real Estate3.00pm 3.30pm 3 Courage Road Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.00pm 134 Double Corner Road Farmlands Real Estate

Balcairn12.00pm 12.45pm 159 Reserve Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Bishopdale11.30am 12.00pm 1/65 Gardiners Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Cust1.00pm 2.00pm 1820 Cust Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 462 Earlys Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Eyrewell12.00pm 12.30pm 2195 South Eyre Road Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 95 Pesters Road Waimak Real Estate

Fernside1.00pm 1.30pm 487 Boundary Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.30pm 166 Lilly Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi1.00pm 1.30pm 28a Sidey Quay Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 17 Mathias Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 50 Sterling Crescent Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 2.00pm 10 Tuhoe Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.15pm 36 Feldwick Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 25 Beachvale Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 18 Toa Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 1B/548Williams Street Waimak Real Estate2.30pm 3.00pm 18BrockelbankDrive, Sovereign PalmsWaimak Real Estate2.30pm 3.00pm 17 Tuhoe Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 46/150Williams Street Waimak Real Estate3.00pm 3.30pm 7 Keating Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 4.00pm 2 Tapautu Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 13 Tuhoe Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir

Leithfield2.00pm 2.30pm 73 Leithfield Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.00pm 86E Leithfield Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Loburn2.00pm 2.30pm 84 Rossiters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Ohoka12.00pm 12.30pm 187 Bradleys Road Harcourts Swiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 145 Dawsons Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 174 Jacksons Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 1494 Tram Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Oxford10.00am 10.30pm 105a High Street Waimak Real Estate11.00am 11.30am 36 Church Street Waimak Real Estate1.00pm 12.00pm 21B Burnett Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus12.00pm 12.30pm 84 Pegasus Boulevard Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 57 Tutapatu Avenue Waimak Real Estate1.00pm 1.30pm 90 Kawari Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 86 Kawari Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 15 Pahua Street Harcourts Twiss Keir100pm 1.30pm 17 Pahua Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

2.00pm 2.30pm 3 Tutaipatu Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir2.45pm 3.15PM 1 Coulter Street Waimak Real Estate

Rangiora12.30pm 1.45pm 5 Foster Place Waimak Real Estate12.30pm 1.00pm 18/3 Reeves Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 23 Riverview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 4.00pm Elm Green Sub Division Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 116White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 4 Balmoral Lane Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 2.00pm 1B Murray Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 19 Goodwood Close Waimak Real Estate3.30pm 4.00pm 7 El Alamein Avenue Waimak Real Estate2.00pm 2.30pm 19 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 1a Cotter Lane Harcourts Twiss Keir

Sefton12.00pm 12.45pm 651 Lower Sefton Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 163 Amesbury Road Waimak Real Estate

Waikuku Beach1.15pm 2.00pm 11 Queens Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 15 Ensors Place Waimak Real Estate

Wainoni1.30pm 2.15pm 17 Vancouver Cres Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waipara1.00pm 1.30pm 21 Mackenzies Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Woodend2.30pm 3.15pm 54 RangioraWoodend Rd Harcourts Twiss Keir3.30pm 4.00pm 50 RangioraWoodend Rd Waimak Real Estate

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

For SaleGlasnevin259 Glasnevin Road5.2 Hectares

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Friday

19 June 2015

ContactJenny Rouse 027 314 6119

As Is Where Is. This lifestyle block, with a grand two storey homestead built circa 1870s, is located onlyfive minutes’ from Amberley. Spacious ground floor living with open-plan kitchen/dining and family roomwith separate, formal dining-sunroom plus a formal lounge. Six bedrooms, two of which have moderntiled en suite. Once the restoration has been completed, this homestead will make a wonderful familyhome for a large family or dependant relatives. | Property ID AM1015

Bennetts2491 Oxford Road4 Hectares

PriceBy negotiation

ContactMalcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Lifestyle Home With Separate Flat. North-facing, four bedroom, two bathroom, two storey home(2003), en suite, open-plan kitchen/dining, separate lounge with deck plus BBQ area. Log fire, large,upstairs rumpus/work room. Separate, 58m2, one bedroom flat, open plan living, kitchen and bathroom.Currently tenanted and consented for current use. Well, stock water race, eight paddocks, stock yardswith loading ramp. Close to Oxford, Rangiora and an easy city commute. | Property ID RA1629

Waikari8 McRaes Road5.2 Hectares

Price$465,000 plus GST (if any)

ContactJenny Rouse 027 314 6119

Escape To The Country. This lifestyle block is well set up with a three bay implement shed, one standshearing shed and sheep yards. Divided into five paddocks with stock water and a stream boundary.The comfortable three bedroom home has been refurbished inside and out, with a new roof and freshpaint on the exterior, and new carpet and a neutral décor in the interior. French doors from the livingroom give access to a patio and the beautifully landscaped garden. | Property ID AM1012

Oxford222 High Street4 Hectares

Price$675,000

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Hoarder’s Haven. Do you have too much stuff and not enough space to store it? Then we have foundthe perfect place for you, this property includes a 500m2 shed, 5-bay implement shed, double garageplus sleepout. The four bedroom, solid Oamaru Stone home is on an established section surrounded byorchard trees of walnuts, hazelnuts, apples, pears and tayberries. This property has huge potential withgreat sheds, sheep and cattle yards, cattle crush, loading ramp and shearing facilities. | Property ID RA1634

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Situations Vacant Situations VacantSituations Vacant

Waipara

At Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, we maintain an exceptional focuson premium products as well as results. We are New Zealand’s premier winesand spirits company leading the way in everything we do.

This winter we need capable and self-motivated individuals to help us pruneour Camshorn Vineyard in Waipara. We pay attractive contract rates, andprovide all the training and equipment.

If you are fit, keen to learn a new skill and like working with a fun group, thengive us a call (or text).

How to Apply: Contact the Vineyard Manager, Martin Tillard on(03) 314 7396 or 027 281 6461, waipara.estate@pernod-ricard.com

Or if you are in the area come in and see us! Camshorn Vineyard,460 Glasnevin Road, RD2 Amberley.

www.pernod-ricard-nz.com

Casual VineyardWorkers Required

Public Notices Public Notices

Health & Beauty Health & Beauty

Bowen TherapyBowen Technique

Gentle effective bodyworkReg Prof. Bowtech Pract

Johanna LettinkOxford ph 312 1316

ph 021 269 0371Tuuesdays, 160 Hills Road, Chch

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HOMEOPATHY Do yousuffer from Migranes,Hayfever, or a lingeringcough? Maybe a naturalapproach with aHomeopathic remedy willhelp. Phone JenniferMackinder (Dip.Hom) 03314 8046.

MINDFUL StressReduction, Life Guidance,Support & Mentoring.Jenny Kronfeld. Dip.Counselling (Inst NH) UK.Ph 027 452 7027. Merivale,Christchurch.

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

WoodendToy Library

AGMThursday 28th

May7.30pmStillwaterRestaurantMain RoadWoodend15

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KAIAPOI ARTEXPO

Accepting applicationsnow for the 10th KaiapoiArt Expo. Applicationsavailable from CouncilService Centres and

libraries in Kaiapoi, Oxfordand Rangiora.

Emailinfo@kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz

or visitwww.kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz.Expo is July 11 & 12 at the

Kaiapoi Club. Alldisciplines of art welcome.

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

Public NoticesCLAIRVOYANTmedium, clear accuratereadings with Holly. Phone03 314 9073.

PUBLIC NOTICESALE AND SUPPLYOF ALCOHOL ACT

2012Section 101

Starlines Stores Limited hasmade application to theDistrict Licensing Committeeat Amberley for the grant ofthe On-Licence in respect ofthe premises situated at 16Ashworths Beach Road,Amberley, Hurunui districtknown as Castle Park Cafe,Restaurant and FunctionCentre.The general nature of thebusiness conducted under thelicence is that of aRestaurant.The days on which and thehours during which alcohol issold under the licence are:Fridays, Saturdays andSundays from 11am to 9pm.The application may beinspected during ordinaryoffice hours at the office of theHurunui District LicensingCommittee at 66 CartersRoad, Amberley.Any person who is entitled toobject and who wishes toobject to the grant of theapplication may, not later than15 working days after the dateof the first publication of thisnotice, file a notice in writingof the objection with theSecretary of the HurunuiDistrict Licensing Committee,PO Box 13, AMBERLEY.No objection to the issue of alicence may be made inrelation to a matter other thana matter specified in section105 ( 1) of the Sale andSupply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the second publicationof this notice, the first noticewas published 7 May 2015.

ENTRY ON THENEW ZEALANDHERITAGE LIST

NOTICE is hereby givenunder Section 73 of theHeritage New ZealandPouhere Taonga Act2014 of the entry on theNew Zealand HeritageList/Rarangi Korero:

Birch Hill StationCemetery, Glentui, ListNo. 9251

as a Category 2 historicplace. This entrywill take effect from29/5/2015. ContactHeritage New Zealandfor a copy of the reportor go towww.heritage.org.nz

Rob HallGeneral ManagerSouthern

BuilderAFFORDABLE buildingwork carried out by Quali­fied Licensed Builder, allbuilding work considered.Fences, decks, mainten­ance, kitchens. Free quotes.Ph Cameron 021 213 8648or (03) 327 5639.

Automotive

CASH 4 CARSand 4WD'S

PhoneAutomotive

Parts03 313 7216

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

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

TAILGATE Lifter Mitsu­bishi Canter truck. Diesel.going order. Needs Com­pliance Cert for road use.Suitable for farmtruck.$1800 or Offers. Ph027 657 2007.

For SaleCARAVANS. For the larg­est and best stock of UKCaravans in North Canter­bury. Contact KenHamblin, Motor HomeSupplies 027 434 1260.

Gardening

Nursery

GOUGHSNURSERIESDeal direct withgrower and Save

30%-50% offnormal retail

pricesOpen

Monday - Sunday9am - 5pmNativesExoticsHedging

Landscapeand

JapaneseMaples

1029 Tram RdOhoka

No eftposEst 1974

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

EquestrianHORSE Grazing available.Leithfield. 800m Track.Stables & range ofpaddocks. Call Cath 0210236 1099 to discuss yourneeds.

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

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

Pride & Quality Painting& Decorating Services

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

PAINTER. Top qualitywork. No job too big orsmall. We stand by Canter­bury. Phone Wayne 0272743 541.

TWEED Decorating foryour painting andwallpapering needs,interior or exterior. Basedin Hawarden covering theHurunui area. Call Phil on027 558 9333 or 03 3144110.

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

Hire

DIGGERNew 1.7T Digger on trailer, dryhire $40 p/h gst incl or longterm. Flexible pick-up/drop-off.Cheap rates! Ashley Village.Ph J.B. Hire 0224-118-997

25,831

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Fencing

Russell ArthurFENCING CONSULTANT

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

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

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HORSEGRAZING&AGISTMENTAVAILABLE—LEITHFIELD

• Range of paddocks, yards and stables available• Use of feed/tack rooms, wash bay etc

• 800m Trotting track• Handy to Beach

• Good quuiet road riding• Storage ffor Hay & Floats

Discuss your needs—Call Cath on 021 0236 1099www.equineinspiration.net

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

Russell Thompson - Phone 027 943 4096A/H 03 3127 562 | Email: todist@xtra.co.nz14

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ElectricalPainters

Wilson Decorators Ltd

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•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

waylyn2@scorch.co.nz

Computer Repairs

COMPUTERREPAIRSCompuCare

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

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

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Concrete

A CUT ABOVETHE REST

A CUT ABOVETHE REST

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

• Decorative Cutting• Inyard Cutting &

Drilling• Fumeless Hydraulic

Equipment

Graeme Gosney0274 971 683

Phone 03 327 8341Fax 03 327 8343

Email: goscut@xtra.co.nz

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Civil and Drainage

WastewaterSeptic TanksTreatment PlantsDrainageIrrigation

DrivewaysLandscapingRetaining WallsEarthworksFoundations

Chiropractic Services

Select Health 51 Ashley StreetRangiora

Chiropractic and Natural Health CareDr Carissa McGregor Chiropractor

ACC AccreditedAvailable Monday - Thursday Ph: 03 313 0350

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

Craniosacral, Available Fridays

Butchery

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

Ph 312 4205Oxford

Number oneold-fashioned bacon

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

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Butchery

Canterbury Homekillprides itself in offeringa professional, honestservice throughoutCanterbury

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

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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

1233422

Call Ben Shore for a free consultation on your taxand accounting needs.

03 314 7640 info@sasl.co.nz 5 Beach Rd, Amberley

Accountant

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LOCALBUILDERS

Ring Mark027 229 7310for a free quote

• Licensed BuildingPractitioner

• RegisteredMasterBuilder

www.longsilverconstruction.com

Builder

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WantedFORESTRY Export logsand firewood logs wantedblue gum, oregon / macro­carpa / pine plantations,forestry blocks / land clear­ing / stumps out / 20 tonneexcavator / removal dan­gerous trees / dangerouswind blow / stormdamaged. Free quote. Ph ortext 027 956 1642.

STEELcut to lengthEngineering Fabrication

STEEL CANTERBURY LTD6 Cable St, Sockburn

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

Full range of black,primed & galv.

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

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

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

Situations Vacant Situations Vacant

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

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

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DELIVERERSREQUIREDIMMEDIATE START

RANGIORA& KAIAPOI

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

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

Garden ToolSharpening

and LawnmowerRepairs

Ph 313 341411558833

998855

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

GLASS and Glazing. Got abroken glass window?Insurance Work, Pet Doors,Mirrors, Retro Refits,Single / Double Glazing,Splashbacks, Fire Glass.Call your local GlazierMark on 03 312 3253 or027 242 6368. Shelley’sGlass and Glazing. 32 yearsin the Glass Industry. Oper­ating in North Canterbury.

TradesTILING J.A.S TilingServices Ltd. Professional,prompt, friendly service.No job too small, freequotes. For all your tilingneeds, kitchens, bathrooms,splashbacks, hearths,entranceways. Ceramictiles, porcelain tiles, stoneveneer, slate. Please phoneAndy or Jo 027 322 7191,03 310 7640 or emailandy@jas­tiling.nz.

FireguardsCustomMade

Protect yourfamily &pets with afireguardcustom madefrom:

63 Coleridge StChristchurchPh 03 366 0636www.coulterwire.co.nz

CoulterWireworks2002 Ltd

FURNITURE Removal.AXL Transport Ltd. Qual­ity removals, at the lowestrate possible. South Islandwide. Kaiapoi office, phone03 327 3216.

ROOF Painting, Repairs &Cleaning. Concrete TileRidge Repairs and FlexiPointing. Decramastic Tilere­chipping moss andlichen removal. Affordablerates. www.allroofs.co.nz.Ph Peter 313 0022.

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

To LetKAIAPOI, The Lakes. 3bdrm. $400 p.w. Pleasephone 03 327 5238 AH.

Concrete ServicesA PROFESSIONAL jobby local owner operator,from concrete around newhomes to resurfacingfloors. For your next con­crete job, residential orbusiness, phone LE’ CON­CRETE on 03 314 9366.

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.

Chimney CleaningAAAAA Abel & PrestigeChimney Cleaning. NthCant. Owned and operated.Professional guaranteedservice. All firebox repairs.Ph Ken & Trish 312 5764.

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

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

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Water Blasting

ENVIROTECWaterblasting LtdServicing Canterbury

Commercial & Residential

• Graffiti Removal• Blocked Drains

• Pre Paint Cleaning• Moss & Algae RemovalCleaning Drains

pre winter• Silicone Sealing

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David Manning & Associates

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

Ph: (03) 312-0282 • Fax (03) 312-0283 • Cell (027) 240 7808david.manning@xtra.co.nz ncn1238517aa

Timber Sales

Quality Timber at discounted pricesWe have a wide range of timber

DeckingFarm packs from $30150x50 h4 radiata $3.75 per meterPlus fencing, framing and more.Pop in and see us or view our

products online atwww.royaltimber.co.nz

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

Amy 021 650 60999 Mairehau Road, Burwwwrwood, just off

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maintenance.Quality workmanship and advice.Call Allan for a quote

021 049 6151. 1578168

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

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Kaiapoi PodiatryFor All Your Foot Care Needs

Julia HomeNat Dip Pod, SR Pod

NEW PATIENTS WELCOMEPlease ring to make an appointment

Ph 327 4288

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Master Plumber of theYear 2010

Phone 0800374737 or 03 3279499DRIPFREE

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Rangiora & Kaiapoi Toyota

AWESOME AUTUMN SAVINGS

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

silver

Was $39,995 Now $38,995

2010 TOYOTA HILUX S/CAB 4X43.0 t/diesel, 5-speed.Ready to go to work!

Now $29,995

2014 TOYOTA COROLLA GLX H/B3 to choose from, highly spec’d low km

examples, be quick.

$25,995

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

Crisp Silver Pearl. Just 13,000km

Was $51,995 Now $47,995

2009 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 AUTO3.0 t/diesel, t/bar, very tidy truck

Was $36,995 Now $35,995

2011 TOYOTA LANDCRUISERF/DECK 70 SERIES

4.5 V8 diesel, 5-spd,High Country pack. Very sought-after

Now $51,995

2005 TOYOTA WISH1800cc, auto,

travelled just 46,000km, 7-seater

$13,995

2011 DAIHATSU TERIOS1500cc, auto, 69,000km,

great access height!

$14,995

2011 TOYOTA COROLLA GLX1800, auto, stunning example, fully

optioned & just 36,000km

Now $19,995

2012 TOYOTA HILUX D/C 4x4 SR53.0 t/diesel, auto,

towbar and sports lid

Was $43,995 Now $41,995

2009 TOYOTA HIACE ZL3.0L diesel, 5-door, auto, 27,000km

$31,995

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

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