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Memorial to war mural takes pride of placeBy ROBYNBRISTOW

Completed . . . Amemorial toWorldWar One now graces a hugewall inMarkhamStreet, Amberley. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Amemorial toWorldWarOnenow graces awall inMarkhamStreet, Amberley.Themural came to life last

weekend asAuckland­basedstreet artists, BobbyHung andDanaeRipley, transformed ablank, huge black canvas onbrick.AleishaBlack, project co­

ordinator says it was amazing tosee the detail createdwith aspray can andhow fast ithappened.Danae gained inspiration for

the two faces that she paintedon themural fromapoemby aCantabrianwho lost his bestmate Jim in thewar.Danae says shewas drawn to

the poemwhich ‘‘gave awindowinto the soldier’s emotional

response to the loss that heexperienced.’’Themuralwas completed

quickly thanks in part to twolocal students, Faith Jones andBriarly Browwho received afew spray painting tips fromBobby and thenwere into it.‘‘Theywere so diligent, I had

trouble getting them to take abreak,’’ says Aleisha.Bobby had previously

expected the painting to taketwo days, butwhenhe sawhowfast everyonewasworking hedecided that they could pushthrough and finish it in a day.There had been concerns

aboutweather leading up to thescheduled painting date, but onthe day the sun came out andeverything ran smoothly.NCHire had the scissor lift

therewaiting at 9amand

Andrea Shepherd, fromCanterbury Traffic Control, hadthe cones all set out in themorning and stayed until darkwhen themuralwas completed.The projectwasmade possiblewith funding from theHurunuiCreative Communities SchemeandTheAmberley Lions, andthrough sponsorship fromDulux, PJ Painters, CanterburyTraffic Control andNCHire.

Hurunui’s Leo Fernandez Masterchef NZ runner upBy AMANDABOWES

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Inanail biting, gutwrenchingfinale, LeoFernandez, fromWaikari had the title ofMasterchefNewZealand2015

whippedaway fromhimbyTimRead,withamere twopointmarginonMondaynight.After the semi­final onSunday

night, Leowent straight to thefinalwowing the judgeswithhis

takeonadessert, ViloVilo ­glutinous riceballswith sweetcoconut andPandan sauce.Timalsowent through,whileHayleyBiltonwaseliminated.Goinghead toheadon

Monday, in the first challenge,LeoandTimhad four stationsonwhich theyhad to chop rawvegetables, fillet a fish, boneouta chickenandFrencha rackoflamb.

Leowon the first challengewitha scoreof 31 toTim’s 29points.Next theyhad to createthreedishes ­ street food,comfort foodand finedining.

St John:Bedmarathon raisesthousands forSt John.—page 5.

Hurunui races:Newtrophy forstationhacks atmeet.—page 13.

Cricket:Country seasonopensOctober 3.—page27.

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The fight against pests in theGoreBayandPortRobinsonareashasreceiveda$57,879boost. TheGoreBayandPortRobinsonRatepayersAssociationhasbeengranted themoneyby theCommunityConservationPartnershipsFund tohelpwagewaron rats, stoats, possumsandotherpests.KaikouraMPStuart Smith says

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Email address correction:Sightings of theRoughgecko,whichfeatured in lastweek’s editionofTheNews, shouldbe reported toDrLettink 0212066325ormarieke_kakariki@clear.net.nz

StateHighwayOne repairsbetweenOaroandCheviot,will nowstart aboutOctober 12. The tenweekroad repairprogrammewasscheduled to start at theendofSeptember.Thehighwaywill be reduced toa

single lanewith traffic signals anddrivers canexpect delays of 10minutes at timeswhile a retainingwallis built andaguardrail reinstated forthe summerholidayperiod.For the latest informationon this

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The followingproperty is reportedas lost to theRangioraPolice ­ haveyou seen it?A limegreenpursewith chainand

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Community service . . . Waimakariri District Council community service award recipients(back row, from left) Peter Gardyne, Graeme Prattley, Judy (Tussock) Rendel, TheresaRosanowski, William Ensor, John Shivas, Bob Norrish, ChristineWatton, Miranda Hales,Mervyn Johnson, Keith Hales, Peter Hildyard, Bob Fox and John Bass. Front row, from left,Helen Heddell, Athalie Lyon, NormaMcLaren, Mayor David Ayers, Maree Gullery, RayMehrtens and Jillian Blatch. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Service recognisedNineteenWaimakariri district residentsreceivedcommunity service awards lastweekat theWaimakaririDistrictCouncil25thannualCommunityServiceAwardsceremony lastweek.‘‘It is alwayshumbling to see themany

hours of dedicationand tireless effort ourpeopleput into the community,’’MayorDavidAyers says.Judy (Tussock)Rendel receivedan

award forherworkwithOxford youth,while recently retiredOxfordAreaSchoolprincipalBobNorrishwas recognised forhis passion for youngpeopleand forhelping to setupof theOxfordObservatory.TheresaRosanowski receivedanaward

forher commitment to theequinecommunity, includingorganising theBirchHillMemorialRideearlier this year tocommemorate the10,000horses, donkeysandmules killed inWorldWar I and forassistingpeople followinga tsunami in theSolomon Islands in 2013.PeterHildyardhasbeenactive in the

Oxford searchand rescue, thepolice, theOxfordNightPatrolGroup,CivilDefenceandSt John.RayMehrtenswas rewarded forhis

service to scouts, theOxfordRifleClub, theOxfordA&PAssociationand theOxfordMuseum.PeterGardynehas served thePines /

KairakiVolunteerFireParty since 1978,chairs theReflectionsCommunityTrustandheandhiswifehave fosteredmorethan100 childrenovermanyyears.Service to theover 50s sawJohnBass

recognised.Underhis guidance,SeniorNetNorthCanterburyhasbeen‘‘ratedas ahighly successful branchat anational level’’.JillianBlatchwasawarded forher

contribution, serving onvariouscommittees, service to thehealth sector,volunteeringat playcentre, sportscoachingand servingSt John.BobFoxhas given15 years service to the

RangioraBusinessmen’sAssociation, has

servedon theRangioraBoroughCouncil,theRangioraFootball Club, theNorthCanterburyMusical Society for 25 yearsandNorthCanterburyNeighbourhoodSupport.GraemePratleywas recognised forhis

contribution toBudgetingServicesNorthCanterburyand theRangioraBudgetAdvisoryService.‘‘Unwavering support to the rural

community’’, including theearthquakeresponse, support duringadverseweatherevents andmore recently co­ordinatingacontainer loadof tarpaulins to be shippedtoNepal sawHelenHeddell recognised.Mervyn Johnsonhasbeena regular

driver for theNorthCanterburyMiniBusTrust for several years.NormaMcLarenhas served thePlunket

Mothers’ Club,Boys’Brigade,RangioraGardenClub, theAshleyCombinedProbusClubandSt John.ChristineWattonhasmadea

‘‘considerable contribution to the socialwellbeingofKaiapoi’’, including theStandTallProject, in securing thePatchinagiraffe as apermanent fixture forKaiapoi,and is active in theYouMeWeUsproject.JohnShivaswasawarded forhis

involvement inbusiness and localgovernment.MareeGulleryhas given10years to theRangioraSalvationArmy shopand supports IDEAservices, sewingandmaking jewellery.AthalieLyonhas supported the

WellbeingNorthCanterburyCommunityTrust,KaiapoiRedCross and theMeals onWheels programme inKaiapoi.RangioraLionsClubmemberBillEnsor

is also active in theStMartin’sAnglicanChurch inLoburn, theNorthCanterburyMiniBusTrust and theCanterburyAeroClub.KeithandMirandaHaleswere

recognised for service to theNorthernA&PAssociation, theNCRacingClub, theBrackenfieldHunt,BigBrotherBigSisterandChamberGallery exhibitions.

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Grounded . . . TheMV Tuhoewill be demolished after grounding on theWaimakariri River bar. PHOTO: NICKI STEWART.

Death of a Kaiapoi River icon

Sad silhouette . . . Awhitebaiter looks at his catchwith theMV Tuhoe silhouetted in thebackground. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP.

By SHELLEY TOPP

The sailingdays of the iconicMVTuhoeareoverafter shewas groundedon thetreacherousWaimakaririRiver bar, atKairakiBeach last Sunday.Theold schooner, oneofKaiapoi’smost

popular attractions,wasonahomewardvoyage fromLytteltonafterundergoing$200,000 of repairwork indrydock.WaimakaririMayorDavidAyers said it

was very tough to see theTuhoegrounded.‘‘As ifKaiapoihasn’t been through

enough in the last fewyears. It is a tragedyfor the town,’’ he said.‘‘It is tooearly to knowwhat canbedone.

But, theTuhoe is nowofficially classifiedas awreck recovery’’.Elevencrewmemberswereonboard

duringher final voyage, includingNickiStewart, a trainednurseofKaiapoi,who isalso a volunteerwithCoastguardWaimakariri­Ashley.Nobodywasseriouslyhurt during the incident.MsStewart said the crew travelled to

Lyttelton fromKaiapoi onSundaymorning tobring theTuhoebackhome toKaiapoi.‘‘Wewereall really looking forward to

havingherback. Shewasabeautifulvessel.’’Itwas anunexpected tragedy, butpart of

what canhappenout on theocean, shesaid.‘‘Weall triedourbest to saveher. Itwas

very, very sad today to seewecouldn’trecoverher.’’Most of the crewwere safely evacuated

at low tideonSunday, but four remainedonboardovernight to try to guide theTuhoeback to safety onMonday’s early­morninghigh tide.When that failed, attemptsweremade to

haulher clearwitha fishingboat.GraemeBall, fromKaiapoi, drove the

crewover toLyttelton inaminibus.Hewaswatching theTuhoe from thebeachas

sheapproached thenarrowbar.‘‘When they got back to thebar itwasa

bitwindyandabit choppy. Shegot onalean.‘‘Itwas just a freak thing. Thenext thing

shewas grounded.They tried tobackheroff but thewindkeptpushingherback.‘‘I think shehasabrokenback.’’Thebar couldbeadangerousplace.‘‘It has claimeda fewboats and lives

over the years,’’ saidMrBall.Most of the valuablematerial hasbeen

salvaged from thehistoric old schooner.‘‘She is 96­years­old.Wewere looking

forward to celebratingher 100­yearanniversary. Sadly thathas come toanend.’’

Vessel to be demolishedThegroundedMVTuhoewill nowbedeconstructed on site at her final restingplace on the bar at themouth of theWaimakaririRiver, at PegasusBay, inNorthCanterbury.Adecision onher fatewasmade on

Tuesdaymorning, theMVTuhoeRivertownTrust chairman, PhilipRedmond said.‘‘Wewill bemoving to secure certain

items for display. That is the bestoutcomewe canhope for,’’ he said.

‘‘It’s heartbreaking for everyoneinvolved.’’Although theTuhoewas insured that

didn’t help ‘‘becausewe can’t getanother one.’’Most of the insurancemoneywouldnowmost likely beused tocover demolition costs.MrRedmondsaidhewanted theTuhoe to beremembered, andhewould be doinghisbest tomake sure that happened,possiblywith a permanent audio/visualdisplay in the future.

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Pipped by two pointsFromPage 1

Leo Fernandez

Leo’s street food, SteamedBunswithchicken, sweet sauce and rawvegetablesticks scored anequal ninepointswithTim’swovenbaconand chicken liverkebabwith barbecue sauce andmayonnaise.The finediningwaswonbyTimwho

cookeda lamb rackwith homemadeRiccota,mint sauce, parsnip chips andbroccoli, whileLeopresented the judgeswith aChicken Inasal, brownwild riceandauberginepuree. Tim scored eightpointswhileLeo scored six.For the comfort food, Leo cookeda

chicken soupwith rice, ArrozCaldo,withfriedTofu on the side. Timcooked roastchicken,mashedpotato, peas andcarrots. Bothdishes had something thejudgesweren’t so happy about, but Timagain took the leadby onepoint.At the endof the second challenge, Tim

was on 53points andLeo 52.Their final challengewas a killer and

even the judges paledwhen they saw thedessertGaneshKhedekar,NZPastryChef of theYear put up forTimandLeoto replicate.Tuckedaway indry ice, theDuo

Feuilletinehad smoked chocolate discs,black garlic ice cream in a sphere ofwhite chocolate on abase of chocolatesoil. Themainpart of the dessertwas afour layereddishwithChantilly creamanda fine layer of smoked chocolate ontop. A toastedhazelnut in a spike oftoffied sugar completed thedessert.With twohours to complete the

challenge, neitherLeo orTimmanagedto finish it, but theywere both judged on

what theyhadmanaged to get on theplate.DespiteTim’s chocolate sphere

cracking, his icecreamhad the black garlicflavour the judgeswere looking for. Leohadmanaged to get thehazelnut on theplate and the judges likedhis soil.Hisicecreamhowever lackedabit of flavour.The final points for all three challenges

cameout at 76 toTimand 74 toLeo.‘‘What a ride,’’ saidTim.Whenhe came

upagainst Leowhohadbeen ‘‘in redhotform’’ he knewhewouldhave to pushhimself.Hedid, andwonby twopoints.

JaneThompson chatswithNorthCanterbury’s other success inMasterchef,RichardHarris, on page 13.

Rainfall varies in NCBy AMANDA BOWES

Welcome drop . . . Hawarden’s Septemberrainfall. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES

Drought strickenCheviot is beginning toseea glimmerof relief after 56mmof rainfell lastweek.ButHawardenandWaikari are still

strugglingwithonly 18mm.Lastweek’s rainfall varied throughout

theHurunuidistrictwithCheviot on56mm,Parnassus 70­80mm,HurunuiRiverSH158mm,MarblePoint 43mm,Hawarden18mmandMedbury 10mm.Hawarden is livingup to its reputationof

‘‘missing out’’with a total rainfall for themonth just over an inch in someplaces.VinceDaly,who farmsnearCheviot and

hasaNIWAstationonhisproperty, saysall up for thismonth,Cheviot hashadaround80mmof rainwhichhas soakedinto the groundand set thedistrict upwellfor spring.‘‘Cheviotwill get a springnow, the

creeks still haven’t gotmuchwater andtherehasbeen little runoff from thehills,ifweget another rain in thenext coupleofweeks itwill help,’’ saysMrDaly.AndyFox,who farms in theWaikari

Valley, says the rainwas ‘‘patchy’’ acrossthedistrict.He recorded60mmathishouseover thepastweek,while furtherupthe farmunderMtAlexander, therewas30mm.‘‘The recent rainhas given themorale a

real boost,’’ saysMrFox.

‘‘Despite theewesbeing lighter thanusual overwinter, lambinghasbeentrouble free.Weare grateful for the goodweatherwehavehadandbeingout on thehill today tailing, underblue skies andsunshine is a real pleasure.’’Withsupplementary feed in short supply, if soiltemperatures lift it is hopedenough feedwill grow tomakebaleage, silageorhay.

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Local talent on showLocal talentwill be to the foreat theCulverdenChristmasCountryFete onOctober 29.Among themareartists fromGreta

Valley, Culverden,WaiparaandCheviotwhowill adda touchof their talent toTheFetewhich features 60newstalls this yearamong the200 stallholders.SaraRobertsonanartist fromGreta

Valleywill beat the fetewithherhandmadewooden, silver birchandcopperlampbases andnatural linen lampshadeswhileprolific author,AntoinetteSavill ofCulverden,whohails from theUnitedKingdom,will be launchingand signingherGluten,Wheat andDairy free cookbook.VivKepesofWaiparawho is studying

FineArts atUniversity ofCanterburyandis inher third year ofBachelor ofFineArtsDegree,majoring inpainting,will beoneof theartistswhowill haveherworks ondisplay and for sale atTheFete in theArtHangar.Theoldaeroplanehangar,whichhas

been sprucedup, offers anewexhibitionspaceatTheFete andwill showcaseaselect groupof excitingnewartists fromall

overNewZealand.Throughout theday fete goerswill be

able towander through theHangar to viewtheart andbuyapieceof artwhich canbecollected from3.30pmon fete day.KellyEnsor ofCheviotwillwelcome

guestswithherwonderful, character filledsinging voiceandwill thenmoveover theWhiteTieprepaid lunchareaat thehomestead.LouDavison,who is oneof theoriginal

organisers of the fetewhich isnowover23­years­old, is excitedabout this year’sfetewhichwill blenda lot of new featureswith favourites fromyears goneby.Recent rainhasput abounce in the step

of farmers inCulverdenandwith fiveweeksuntil thebigday it is perfect timingfor the fetepaddockandgardensatWynyard,LowryPeaks, just 12kmseast ofCulverden, 90minutesnorthofChristchurchand30minutes fromHanmerSprings.

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Marathon journey to raise funds for St John

Fundraiser . . . Members of theCanterburybranchof theWidowsSonsMotorcycleClubpushing a hospital bed alongPaRoad, nearTuahiwi last Saturdayduring theirmarathonjourney to raise funds for St John.

PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

By SHELLEY TOPP

Competing in a marathon is a toughslog.However, a group of benevolent

motorcyclists made the 42km slog eventougher by pushing a hospital bed thedistance in the hope of raising$100,000 for St John Ambulance to buyfour new automated externaldefibrillators (AEDs) defibrillatorsfor their ambulances.An AED is a portable life­saving

device which delivers an electricalshock to a patient after a heart­attackto restore the heart’s natural rhythm.It can also be used to transfer vital

patient information from theambulance to the hospital.This means that cardiologists can

assist during the journey to thehospital and are better informed whenthe patient arrives. AEDs are also

relatively simple to use.The Canterbury branch of the

Widows Sons Motorcycle Club, whichbelongs to the Freemasons motorcycleassociation, asked businesses andindividuals to sponsor the team ofvolunteers pushing the bed, and theyalso collected money along the route.Their gruelling journey began in

Rangiora, at the St John AmbulanceStation in Albert Street, and passedthrough Tuahiwi, Woodend andKaiapoi before finishing at theChristchurch Hospital, in RiccartonAvenue.SamRowntree, president of the

Canterbury club, said onMonday thatthey did not know yet what the finaltotal raised was.‘‘It is safe to say it is over $80,000,’’

he said.‘‘We are hoping it is closer to

$100,000.’’

Warwick Kirwan, chairman of theRangiora St John Ambulance, said$80,000 was ‘‘absolutely fantastic, anoutstanding amount.’’A lot of work had gone into

organising the event andmany peoplehad supported it, he said. It took anawful lot of sausages to raise thatamount, and St John Ambulance wasextremely grateful to everyoneinvolved in the fundraiser.‘‘We can now concentrate on saving

lives instead of selling sausages toraise funds,’’ he said.The fundraiser was held in

conjunction with the 75th birthday ofthe St John Rangiora Youth Division.TheWidows Sons Motorcycle Club

has also raised $41,000 for othercharities this year including $24,000for theWestpac Rescue Helicopter,$6000 for White Ribbon, $1000 forCancer Research and $10,000 for RSA.

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Looking foward toanother year as MPJust over a year ago, on election night, Itogetherwithmy family and a dedicatedsupport team gathered to await theresults after a very busy campaign.I was truly humbled to be elected as

yourMember of Parliament with arecordmajority.Soon after, I stood in parliament

deliveringmymaiden speech, feelinghonoured and privileged to be doing so.In that speech, I said I would never

takemy election for granted, and thisstatement is something I have, andwillcontinue to stand by.Over the past 12months I have strived

towork hard for this electorate.Just getting around the electorate is no

small feat. TheKaikouraElectorate isthe fourth largest general seat, covering21,000 square kilometres in oftenchallenging terrain, from boat access­only D’Urville Island right down to themost ruralmetal roads ofNorthCanterbury.Within this area are urban centres,

rural farming towns, high countrystations and remote coastal settlements.Every kilometre I have travelled has

beenworth it.I have often been heartened to see

strong, united communities wherehardworking locals ­ often in volunteerroles ­make things happen.I have also been lucky enough to be

invited to attend, or speak at, manywonderful community occasions, fromopening a vet clinic in Culverden to an

awards night at the Amberley FireBrigade gold star award to the openingofWairauHospital’s newMRImachine.There have been a number highlights

during the year, a particular highlightformewas hosting the PrimeMinister intheElectorate.There have also been challenges,most

notably the drought which affected ahuge chunk of this electorate and looksset to do so again this summer.I was proud to see how our farmers

and growers cope in these adverseconditions andwill continue to offerthemmy support.It has beenmy pleasure to represent

the agriculture industry’s best interestswithin this government as deputy­Chairof the Primary Production SelectCommittee, amember of theAgricultural Caucus Committee and theRural Broadband Initiativeworkinggroup.I am also on the Social Services Select

Committee, theRegional DevelopmentCaucus Committee, the EducationCaucus Committee and theBluegreens(National’s advisory group onenvironmental issues).I am lucky enough to be supported by

both very experienced and new staff,whose combined expertise and skillshave been instrumental to a successfulfirst year.Here’s to another great year for the

Kaikoura electorate. I amproud andhonoured to represent you.

Opportunity to standfor challenging roleSix years on from the signing of theCanterburyWaterManagementStrategy (CWMS) by all Canterburycouncils, and five plus years since theformation of theHurunui/WaiauZoneCommittee, the first of ten acrossCanterbury to be formed, the annualprocess to refresh themembership ofthose committees is imminent.With two positions becoming vacant

annually by rotation, I wouldencourage anyonewith a stronginterest inwatermanagement to checkit out and seriously consider offeringyourself as a candidate for thischallenging role.A good starting pointwould be to

read theCanterburyWaterManagement Strategy (CWMS), theZone ImplementationProgramme(ZIP), and theHurunuiWaiauRegional Plan (HWRP).Thiswill give you a clear picture of

the principles and targets in thestrategy, and the vision and intent ofthe ZIP and anunderstanding of theHWRP.It is important to understand that the

CWMSandZIP are predominantlydirectional, visionary, and aspirationalstatements, developed by thecommunity after extensive Canterburywide consultation in the case of theCWMSand extensive community ofinterest consultation in the case of the

ZIP.TheHWRPwas influenced by these

documents but it is still finally theproduct of theResourceManagementAct (RMA) processes and theNationalPolicy for FreshWater.The resulting Plan, in this case the

HWRP is theRMA’s interpretation anddetermination of how the intendedoutcome of thoseCommunity viewsand aspirationswill be delivered.This process is notwithout its faults

andplans do not necessarily delivereverything for everyone.An example: It’s widely

acknowledged that theHWRPhasseveral unintended consequences,unfairly affecting somepeople.Acknowledging that, the regional

council has taken a pragmaticapproach to enforcing the plan,allowing the focus instead to be onfinding solutions.A change to thePlan is required to

address these issues and thecommunity has an opportunity over thenext two to three years to influencechanges in the newplan through theReviewProcess that is scheduled for2018.The ZIPwill also be reviewed to

ensure it still reflects our community’sviews. This is your opportunity to getinvolved in these processes, andinfluence these important issues.

Spring intoOxfordTheOxfordPromotionsAction

Committeehas co­ordinatedaneventbeingheldonSunday,October 4, 9am to2pminOxfordat thePearsonParkOval.Classic andVintageCarswill start

arriving at thepark from10.30am (if youwant to showyourwheeled vehicle it is $5which goes to theOxfordCommunityMen’s Shed). Therearemarket stalls,SpringFlowerandArtShow,music,raffles, children’s entertainment

includingbungy, bouncy castle, puppetshow, gamesandaSpringBonnetCompetition. Public entry by gold coindonation.Enquiries 312 4382ortreasurer@oxfordnewzealand.co.nzCitizensAdviceBureauTheCABprovides free, confidential and

independent informationandadvice. Thebureaucanhelpwith yourquestions andconcerns inareas suchas consumer law,employment, immigration, neighbourdisputes andmanyother areas.Enquiries

welcome.Call in at theTrevor InchMemorialLibrary inRangiora, everyweekday from9amuntil 4.30pmorphoneuson03 313 8822 ­ freephone0800 367 222oremail us onnorthcanterbury@cab.org.nz.ChiKungTherewill beaFREEpublicChiKung

event at theOxfordTownHall onSunday.October 4 startingat 3.30pm for 90minutes. SomeseniorOxfordT’aiChistudentswill alsoput ona shortT’aiChidemonstration.Everyone is invited to find

outmoreaboutChiKungand try someofthe simpleandeasy to followhealth­promotingbreathandenergyexercises.Church in theCountryLoburn’s StMartin’sAnglicanChurch is

hosting a ‘‘Church in theCountry’’ eventthis Sunday,October 4, at 10am tomarkStFrancis ofAssisiDay ­ theblessingof theanimals. All petswelcome to receiveablessing.Family activities, pet prizes andmorning teaprovided.ContactTinaThorpeon (03) 3108302.

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Recycling time . . . TimeBank Hurunui chair, Lee Lawrence, and co­ordinator, AngeDavidson, get ready to cut into a giant birthday cake to help celebrate the time banks2nd birthday at Saturday’s Big Swap event.

Big Swap popularOver two hundred people from aroundtheHurunui and beyondwent homehappy after Saturday’s Big Swap eventat the AmberleyDomain’s Tin Shed.Everything from a dog’s lifejacket,

clothing, and books, through to plants,dinner sets and kids toys wereswapped among the participants inwhat has to be the ultimate inrecycling.People arrivedwith boxes of ‘stuff’

they no longer needed, and left withan assortment of items new to them,with nomoney exchanged.The event was hosted by TimeBank

Hurunui whichwas celebrating itsbirthday,TimeBankHurunui co­ordinator

AngeDavidson says the event justkeeps getting better and better.

‘‘This yearwe had lots of great timebankmembers helping out whichmade the day run really smoothly.’’‘‘TheBig Swap runs on the premise

that oneman’s unwanted goods isanotherman’s treasure.‘‘Therewas a steady turn over of

items throughout the afternoon andany items left over are beingdistributed around reuse stores andclothing bins in theHurunui and theCityMission in Christchurch,’’ shesays.This yearRangioraRotary took

away boxes of leftover books for theirgiant book sale next weekendwhichwas a ‘‘win­win’’.For information on time banking in

theHurunui, visitwww.hurunui.timebanks.org.

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Richard ambitious to continue food journeyBy JANE THOMPSON

Gentleman Butcher . . . Richard Harris atlast year’s Hoof to Hotplate competition atAmberley A&P Show. PHOTO: JANE THOMPSON.

Beingevicted from theMasterChefkitchenandcompetitionhasn’t brokenRichardHarris’s ambitions to continueonhis food journey.In fact it seems tohavemadehimmore

determined, and that is largely thanks tothe local support he received.‘‘Itwasn’t until I got back toCheviot that

I realisedwhat amazing support I hadfrom the local people and thewidercommunity. That’swhen it sunk inhowwell I did in the competitionandhowmuchpeople lovedwatching it,’’ he says.Earninghimself thenickname ‘‘the

GentlemanButcher’’ itwasa significantachievement getting to the final five.While itwasdisappointing to justmiss outon twooverseas trips ­ onewhenhegotsecond in the challengewhere first prizewasa trip toNewYork, and then the topfourwent toDubai ­Richard says thecompetitionwasanamazingexperience.As tohis exit,Richard thinks itwas fair

enough, and ishappywithwhathehasdone.‘‘I don’t think Iwas goodenoughon the

day. I didn’t noticepreviously during thechallenge that other contestants alsohadproblemswith thedish.‘‘Afterwatching that episode I thought I

wasperhapsa little harddoneby for awhile but it camedown to theeating of thedessert. Iwas theworst of all five of us inthe judges’ opinion.’’Soare thereplans afoot to set upa

restaurant or cafe in the region?Not likely is theanswer.‘‘I havehad lots of experience in

restaurants before inAustralia, andknowit is very, veryhardwork.‘‘I don’t intendheading in that direction,

I ammore interested ineducating andsharingmyknowledgeandpassion forfoodwithpeople inotherways.’’OnewayRichard intendsdoing this is

throughhiswork in the family business,

HarrisMeats.Hecanbe found serving customers in

theCheviot butcher shoponmostFridays,but the rest of theweekhe is either visitingclients,workingonnewproducts orimproving systemsat the company’sfactory inDomett.Thereareplans todomorepromotion

work, fromdoing in­storedemonstrationsand tastings for theHarrisMeats clients,through tomakinga guest appearanceattheAmberleyA&PShow inOctober.

Therearealsoplans to sharemoreofRichard’s skills andexperienceonline.Already theFacebookpageRichard

HarrisMasterchef is verypopular.Richard is still posting on this regularly,

anddespitehimbeingout of thecompetition, he is still getting a lot ofinteractionwith followers.‘‘As I havebeenona journeywith

MasterChef, a lot of peoplehave sharedthat journeywithmeso Iwould like tocontinue that journey inawaypeople canstill comewithme.‘‘Wehavealso set upa recipepageon

theHarrisMeatswebsite and I also tellmoreofmy story online, in ablog­ typepage, sayingwhere I amheading, andtellingmoreof thebackground, not justaboutmebut about food, about theregion.’’Richard is very keen to take the

opportunitywithhisnew found fame toeducatepeople that it is verypossible toproduceamealwithout a lot ofingredients and that it is by far best touseseasonal produce.‘‘This is a focuswewill haveon the

HarrisMeatswebsite, Iwant tohelppeople learnaboutwhat is in seasonandwhat is thebest thing to cookatwhatevertimeof the year it is. Iwould like toencourage children to takeanactive rolein cookingat home.‘‘I knowsometimesparentsdon’t have

the time tohave thekids involvedas it isall about getting ameal on the table.But itis also all abouthaving funwith foodandsharing.’’NorthCanterburyhas a lot to offer

according toRichard.‘‘It definitelyhashugepotential as a

fooddestination.Therearea lot of verytalentedpeople in the regiondoinga lot ofwork.There’s a good farmersmarket inAmberley andpeoplearedoingamajorpush to getNorthCanterburyproductssuchasmeat,wine, cheeses, truffles andolive oils reallywell known in thewider

community.‘‘Therearea lot of silent achievers.For

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area.There is a lot of hardworkneeded toput theareaon themap, promote thearea,attract people to theareabutwecanallcontribute to that.’’Richardhas some longer termplans to

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Submissions on the District Plan may affect your propertyAnd it can happen without you being told anything about it…

The Mayor of Hurunui District, Winton Dalley, explains why it is important for landowners to review the summary document:

While council has consulted widely and over a long period of time with the community, we openly acknowledge that forsome people, and for whatever reason, the District Plan process may have slipped under their radar. In acknowledgingthat, I strongly suggest that you now take the opportunity to check out the submissions to the Plan to ensure that you arefully aware of any implications relating to those submissions for you and your property. I know that our staff will be happy toassist you to navigate the documents and offer any advice you may need.

We encourage you to review the summary document and submissions to checkwhether your property is affected by a submission.

The Hurunui District Council is required to review its District Plan every ten years under the Resource Management Act.The current plan dates to 2003, and a review of the plan started in 2011. Over the last four years the council has beenresearching, holding workshops and consulting communities. The result is the Proposed Hurunui District Plan which waspublicly notified in May 2015. During the submission period (May to July 2015) over 100 submissions were received.

A Summary of the Decisions Requested through the submission process is now available, and council will be receivingfurther submissions on this summary from 17 September until 9 October, 2015. You can make further submissions if youare:• a person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; or• a person that has in interest in the proposed plan greater than the interest that the general public has.

Further submissions must be confined to either support or opposition and cannot introduce new matters.

Please note that a submission may have requested a change to theProposed District Plan as it was notified.

It is up to you to check if any submissions may directly affect your property

Our policy planners are available to help with explaining how to navigate the summary document andsubmissions.

Copies of the Summary of Decisions Requested and original submissions are available for public inspection at the fol-lowing locations:• Council’s website: www.hurunui.govt.nz• Hurunui District Council offices, 66 Carters Road, Amberley• Your local library or service centre

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Challenge Cup . . . Gererd Teutenbergand Brendon Stewart at the Hurunuiracetrack with the Ted Phipps ChallengeCup. PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES

By AMANDA BOWES

A trophy, in recognitionof local horsesand riders, has beendonated for thestationhacks at next year’sHurunuiRaceandGalaDaybyLakesStationowner, TedPhipps.TheTedPhippsChallengeCupwill be

awarded to the rider that gets themostpoints in theMusterersRaceandRescueRace,which last yearwaswonbyGererdTeutenbergandBrendanStewart fromRandolphDowns.President of theHurunuiRacesBrian

Anderson says the cuphasbeendonatedas the stationhack race increases inpopularity each raceday.The2016 raceswill beheld in

February andwitha focusonprovidingadayout for the family.In addition to theeight feature races,

therewill beentertainment for children,awoodchopping contest,KidzKarts, afashion in the field contest, horse versushumanrace, tug ofwarand stalls.‘‘Wewant locals to comeand support

this great event and those from furtheraway to comeand seehowa smallcommunity cando things,’’ saysBrian.The races areoneof theoldest racing

events in the countrydatingback to the1800s. Theywere reinstatedbypassionate localswho faced losing thedomain if itwasn’t used.Money raisedfrom the raceswill go to theWaikari

HealthCentreandAmuriCommunityHealthCentre. Thecommitteewouldlike tohear fromanyonekeen to sponsortheevent. PhoneBrianon0275673000.

Small respite for farmersBy JOHN FAULKNER

While recent rainand the increase inFonterraadvance is awelcomeeasingofthe tensionon farmerswithin theHurunui,the situationwithdrought and thepayouthighlights theneed towork together as acommunity.It alsohighlights the importanceof

reliable irrigation to existingusers and thenecessity of new irrigation to theeconomicfutureandgrowthof the community.Oneof the roles of the zonecommitteeat

its inceptionwas todriveeconomic growthwhilemeetingenvironmental bottomlines. The latest sciencedatapresented toit showwehave succeeded inmaintainingwater quality, howevermorework isrequired toenhancebiodiversity and insomeplaces,water quality.While ahugeamounthasbeendoneand

landusers aremoving in the rightdirectionenvironmentally,wearehowever failing to achieveoureconomicgrowth goals; principal ofwhichwasincreased irrigable landona scaleenvisionedby the zonecommittee in 2010of up to 100,000ha.TheCanterburyRegionalEconomic

DevelopmentStrategyAugust 2015identifies agricultureand irrigationas keyto sustainingCanterbury growthpost­quake recovery expenditure ­ the verysame importanceaswas identified in theMayoral forumwork that developed theCanterburyWaterManagementStrategy(CWMS) some10plus years ago ­ limited

progresshas eventuatedwithin theHurunuiWaiau zone.Inour zone theCWMShasbeen

successful to apoint.While theprimaryfocushasbeenonnutrientmanagement aswehead into the reviewof the currentHWRPin2018, nutrient allocationandequity across theentire zone.This issue isindanger of diverting the community fromfocusingonakeypart of theCWMSof‘‘sustainable economicdevelopment’’.Economicdevelopmentneeds to

becomean integral part of theconversation, at thepacewearemovingandviewing thedifficult issues facingdevelopers, 2018 shouldnot becomeastartingpoint for setting economic growthtargets.Ifweas a community are to growbeyond

our current constraints andwithinashorter timeframeactionneeds tobe takennow ­weall need to grasp the senseofurgency inensuring the importanceof thesuccess of sustainable irrigationdevelopment andpushhardat a local andcentral government level for support.The zonecommittee cannotdo this in

isolation.Conversations around thecost of

providingenvironmental andeconomicbenefits to thenational economybydevelopers and the fundingof such, needtobe started.Shouldoneparty beexpected topickup

the cost if there is anational benefit?*MrFaulkner is the chairmanof the

Hurunui­WaiauZoneCommittee.

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Spring daffodils . . . Daffodils created plenty of interest at the National Daffodil SocietyShow atWoodend.

TheWoodend Spring Flower Showhasbeen declared a huge success.The 83rd annual showwas held in

conjuctionwith theNational DaffodilSociety Show last weekend at theWoodendCommunity Centre.TheNational Daffodil Showwas held

inWoodend for the first time andattracted societymembers and theirflowers from as far asWinton in the deepsouth to north of Auckland.TheNational Daffodil Society serves to

promote the cultivation, exhibition andawareness of daffodils inNewZealandOrganisers say the venue ‘‘was packed

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Hard winter reduces entriesKid’s flowers . . . Part of the Greta Valley School pupil’s display at the Scargill Spring Show.

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The annual Scargill Spring Show, heldlastmonth, waswell supported, but thehardwinter took its toll on the cut flowersection, with lower entries than usual.Daffodils were looking good despite

the vagaries of the season and therewereplenty to keep the judges busy.JeanDalley, fromWaikari, won the

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Market day returnsto Westend carparkKaikoura’s farmers’ market isreturning to fortnightly markets forthe summer, as it continues to grow.Co­ordinator Melinda Skinner says

community support for the KaikouraFarmers Market, which waslaunched in September 2013, hasbeen strong, even during the wintermonths.Themarkets have been held

monthly during the winter, butreturns to fortnightly from thisSunday, October 4, which coincideswith the Kaikoura Seafest onSaturday.‘‘We’re definitely expecting a big

boost this weekend. There will be afewmore people around, so it shouldbe a good weekend,’’ Ms Skinnersays.During the winter, there have been

10 regular stallholders, but Ms

Skinner says this will grow to at least17 as the weather gets warmer, withstall holders travelling from Sefton(near Rangiora), Hawarden, Cheviotand Blenheim, to join with localproducers. The stallholders includeproducers of fresh fruit andvegetables, fresh bread, hazelnuts,goat’s cheese, locally brewed beerand an egg supplier, who is set to addduck eggs and quail eggs in thecoming weeks.The next market will be held on

October 18, while there are threemarkets planned inNovember ­November 1, 15 and 29 and Christmasmarkets on December 13 and 20.Markets are held rain or shine in theWestend carpark. For moreinformation call Melinda on021­2564383 or find KaikouraFarmers Market on Facebook.

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Red Cross supporting local communitiesBy DAVID HILL

Community support . . . Kaiapoi Red Cross branch secretary Athalie Lyon (left) andpresident LorraineWalters, Kaiapoi Rugby Club patron RickMoore, Red Cross NorthCanterbury first aid training co­ordinator Rowena Croft and product and developmentmanagerMarcus Bird launch the new community defibrillator last week. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

NorthCanterburyhas twonewcommunitydefibrillators thanks to localRedCrossbranches.NewZealandRedCrossproduct and

developmentmanagerMarcusBird saysthedefibrillators,whichhavebeenrecently installedat theKaiapoiRugbyCluband theMandevilleSportsGround,nearRangiora, are the latest to be installedaspart of an initiativepiloted inCanterbury.‘‘Theproblemwithdefibrillators is that

they’remostly heldbybusinesses so theycanonly beaccessedduringbusinesshours.‘‘Wewanted tohave themoutsideand

accessiblewhenpeopleneed them for along time, but thereareproblemswithsecurity.’’MrBird says thenewdefibrillators are

locatedoutdoors,making themavailable24/7. Theyare temperature controlled tokeep themat the right temperatureregardless of theweather andareprotectedbyanalarm.Thealarmcanbedeactivatedbyentering

apinnumberwhich is availablewhencalling 111.‘‘Thedefibrillator is fully automatic and

it says ‘pushharder’ if you’renot pushinghardenough, so even if youdon’t havemuch first aid training youcan still do it,’’MrBird says.Thenewdefibrillator at theKaiapoi

RugbyClub cost $6000, including theinstallation, andwas fundedby theKaiapoiRedCross branch, thanks to formermemberSueHarris,who left a large sumofmoney to thebranch inherwill.TheLoburn /Rangiorabranch funded

thenewdefibrillator at theMandevilleSportsGround.Kaiapoi branchpresidentLorraine

Walters says therewill soonbe fiveRedCrossdefibrillators available in the town ­

four of them funded fromMrsHarris’legacy. Theothers are locatedat thelibrary, theSovereignPalmsday carecentre and theKaiapoiClub,while anotheronewill soonbe installedat Silverstream.KaiapoiRugbyClubpatronRickMoore

says the club is pleased tobeable tohostthedefibrillator,whichhasbeenplacedoutside the changing sheds,where thereare two security cameras. Theclubhasbeen investing in its facilities to lookafterinjuredplayers andMrMoorewaskeen toget feedback from theRedCrossmembersand staff at thedefibrillator’s launch lastWednesday.MrBird sayswhile theRedCross is

better known for itsworkoverseas, it is alsoinvolved in community initiatives,including thedefibrillators, first aidtraining, responding tonatural disasterslike theCanterbury earthquakes,supporting refugee settlement andhasdevelopeda first aid appandahazards appforuse in schools.

Toastmasters toast successKaiapoiToastmastersmembers enjoyedsomehometownsuccess recently.The smallKaiapoi clubhosted theArea

G2 final at theKaiapoiClubonTuesday,September 8, andenjoyed successwith twoclubmemberswinning their categories onthenight.ClubpresidentBruceMilsomsays Jools

Lawsonwon first place in thehumorouscontest,whileEmilyCross took tophonoursin the table topics contest.MrMilsomsays the local pair qualified

for thearea final by taking first place in thesamecategories at aKaiapoiToastmasters

Clubmeetingearlier in the year.Thepair beat representatives from five

other local clubs andwill representAreaG2 in the regional final onOctober 17against participants fromChristchurch,NorthCanterbury,NelsonandMarlborough.MrMilsomsays the club is extremely

proudofMsLawson’s andMsCross’success.‘‘Therewashugeexcitement at theback

of the roomwhen thehumorous secondplacewasannounced, becauseweknewwhohadwon.’’

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Pioneer . . . Marty Hoban is a pioneer ofbaleage in the Hurunui district.

PHOTO: AMANDA BOWES

While the sight of baleage is commonaround the district, it is a relative newcomer to the agricultural industry.Despite the first silage beingmade in

1874 by an American dairy farmer, thewidespread use of wrapped silage, orbaleage only began in the early 1990s.Marty Hoban and Brian Ginders, from

Masons Flat andMedbury, were thepioneers of making baleage in theHurunui district and began becausethey wanted a better quality feed fortheir own livestock.Brian says he was interested in

making baleage because he was sick ofthe NorWest blowing his hay away. Inthose days, he was running a traditionalsheep and beef dryland farm. (He hassince converted to dairy and isirrigated.)In 1992, the two beganmaking

baleage, at first for themselves, thenother farmers. At the peak of the season,they would cover large distances, as faraway as Tai Tapu near Christchurch to

GlennWye in the north.It wasn’t the fastest process at the

beginning. A baler was bought thatcould handle wet forage and to startwith only pastures weremade intobaleage.Bales were round and roll baled ­ a

process in which 25 bales an hour werewrapped. Marty took care of thewrapping, and their first wrapper was aDLMwith a side arm that only wrappedround bales.Within a couple of years they bought

their first tube wrapper, as it only didsmaller bales, they had it modified andput on a double hoop.Since then they have had four or five

different wrappers with the later onesable to do both round and square bales.With the advent of tube wrapping,

different forages were able to be baled.Themore stalky types of feed, like

lucerne were no longer a problem.Brian says they learnt as they went.

Sometimes bales that looked perfectlygood would turn out to be bad inside,when this was the case it was usuallydue tomouse damage.Crops like triticale or oats are

favourites of mice, which go for theseed. They can cause incredibledamage by burrowing underneath andeating from the bottom up.Now that Brian’s farm is converted to

dairy, he says he is going away frombaleage and concentrating on silage. Hehas invested in loader wagons for silageand says it is easier and quicker to storeand feed out.He is doing some silage for other

farmers in the area as the new gear hasto make enough tomake it pay, butgradually the contracting side iswinding down.‘‘There are somany peoplemaking

baleage now there isn’t the need thatthere once was, we still do some squarebales or a few people but generally wearemainly doing silage now.’’

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Back in the day, before tractors wereinvented, Clydesdale horses didmost ofthework on farmsmachines do today.Nowadays, the horses are rarely seen

working on farms, and are keptmainly bybreeders and hobbyists for show andcompetition ploughingwork.Paul Power, of Kaiapoi, has owned and

bred Clydesdales for 40 years.He and his teamof beautiful equine

giants are always a popular attractionaround the shows and at competitionploughing events.However, Power has also used his

Clydesdales for farmwork, includingcutting hay, but will not be using them forthe job this year.

‘‘I used them for a number of yearsfrom 1978 to about 1993,’’ he said.He has also cut hay at times using

friends’ horses.‘‘It is very enjoyable cutting haywith

horses, if everything is going right, but itall takes a lot longer comparedwith atractor,’’ he said.Power has also used the horses to rake

hay, but the baling has always been donewith a tractor and baler and has put themtowork to cart hay, with awagon, and stilldoes sometimes, but nowhemostly usesa sledge.Although he still has all the equipment

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Getting feed balance rightManaging feed through spring is crucialtomaximising farmprofit.Spring feedmanagement is about

achieving a balance between feedingstock, whichmay include hay, baleageand silage, andmaximising high qualitypasture for future rotations, DairyNZscientists SeanMcCarthy, JaneKay andDavid Chapman explain in a paperpresented at the South IslandDairyEvent held at LincolnUniversity in June.‘‘Pasture eaten per hectare and farm

working expenses, of which feed costscontribute about 23 percent, have a largeimpact on the financial performance of afarm business.‘‘The challenge during this period is to

match feed supply and herd demand andto set up the farm for the next rotations.However this period is very volatile, withlarge ranges in climatic conditions andsubsequent pasture growth.‘‘Following the end of the first rotation,

challenges continue to arisewith pasturesurpluses and deficits occurring.’’The scientists say during the first

rotation there is often a gap betweenpasture growth and herd demand.‘‘During this period it is important to

stay on a long rotation length to ensurethe inclusion of pasture in the diet of themilking cow every day and to ensure alarge quantity of high quality pasture isavailable for the second rotation.’’The spring rotation planner (SRP) is a

tool, provided byDairyNZ, which is usedbymany farmers tomanage rotations and‘‘is based on grazing a set proportion ofthe farm each day during this period’’.‘‘As you near the end of the first round

and approach balance date (wheresupply equals demand), it is of increasedimportance tomonitor pasture supply

and growth rates.‘‘This will enable you to recognise

when the rotation can be sped up,allowing formore pasture to be includedin the diet and easiermanagement of theimpending pasture surplus.’’From the ‘‘balance date’’, the scientists

say the challenge is tomanage ‘‘a volatilepasturewhile optimising animalperformance’’.‘‘This requires pre­empting feed

deficits andmanaging thesewithnitrogen fertiliser and / or gibberellicacid application and / or inclusion ofsupplements.’’Supplementsmay include hay, baleage

and silage.The feedmanagement process involves

establishing a plan, refining the plan andmanaging ‘‘the feed event’’, whichincludes decisions around pasture andsupplement allocation,management ofthe herdwhile in the paddocks and‘‘using cow and pasture indicators todetermine if cows are adequately fed’’.Identifying ‘‘true surpluses’’ in a timely

manner allows for quality baleage to bemade, which can be fed to cows during afeed deficit.Weekly farmwalks and using ‘‘a feed

wedge’’ are other tools formonitoringpasture growth.‘‘Feedmanagement decisionsmade in

springwill have amajor impact onpasture, animal and financialperformance.‘‘Planning is important and the

execution of these plans is crucial.‘‘There are a number of key tools

available to use but each tool needsunderstanding so that when theinevitable challenges occur the rightdecisions aremade and actions taken.’’

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Asdairy farmsgrowandbecomemoreintensive, building abarn is becominganoption tobettermanage, house cowsandensure theyarewell­fedwithhay, silageandbaleageandother supplements andwinter feedcrops.DairyNZsenior economistMatthew

Newmanand seniordeveloperKimMashlanpresentedapaper to theSouthIslandDairyEvent atLincolnUniversity inJune, discussing the implications ofbuilding and runningabarn system,includingprofitability, hiddencosts,benefits andnutrient loss.The reportwasbasedon information

gatheredbyDairyNZ,whichhasalso led todecision support tools to assist farmers inconsideringwhether off­ paddockinfrastructure, includingbarns, is right forthem.‘‘Themain reasons farmers invest in

barns is formanagementpurposes, suchaspreventionof pasturepuggingorovergrazing, improving conditions for cowsand staff, and reducing the relianceonwinter grazing contracts, not necessarilyfor financial or environmental reasons,’’the report says.‘‘In general, farmswithbarnsare trading

someof the climatic risks for financialrisks.’’Buildingabarn tends tomeanachange

to the farmsystem,withmore feed likely tobe importedandmoredetailedmanagement required, ‘‘particularlyaroundnutritionand stockmanagement’’.‘‘Many farmers reported taking two to

three years to adjust the system toa levelthey feltwasappropriate.’’

Thebenefits listedby farmers forbuildingabarnwere ‘‘predominantly farmmanagement orientatedandnotdue tofinancial reasons’’, with few listing theenvironment as a reason.Reasons for consideringbarns included

frustrationwithmanagingwet soils andpuggingdamage, reduced foodwaste,making the farmsystemsimpler,makingthe farmmore resilient,more control overanimalwelfare andbetter cowcondition,less fertiliser requiredandpeaceofmind.Barnsalsoprovidedmoreoptions

includingwintermilking, extendinglactationandexpansionwithout buyingmore land.Several of the farmswithbarns

interviewedbyDairyNZreportedanincrease inmilk solidsproduction, due toincreased feeding levels anda longerlactationperiod.Farmswhichhadpreviously grazedcowsoff farmover thewinter also reported savings inwinteringcowson­farm in thebarn.The report says it is difficult to quantify

thebenefit to theenvironment of buildingabarn,whenusingOverseer tomeasure theimpact onnutrient losses.‘‘The farmswerenot aiming to reduce

nitrogen leachingand theanalysiswassimply to comparepre­barn leaching levelswith those resultingpost­barn, includingchanges to the system.Someof the casestudy farmshadpreviously grazedcowsoffthe farmoverwinter.’’‘‘Theanalysiswason themilking

platformonly. This caused some issues onsome farmsas they tended to incorporategrazingon the run­off from time to time,dependingoncircumstances, or transfersof feedandeffluent,whichwasdifficult toincorporate intoOverseer.‘‘Overseer is notwell set up tohandle

winteringbarns and someanomalies arose.Itwouldappear that nitrogen leaching inOverseer is largelydrivenby rainfall andsoil type, andas such it doesn’t readilycapture thebenefit of thebarn.’’Nitrogen losses are influencedby

effluentmanagement, croppingandwintermanagement, so improvementsmaynot bedue to thebarn.

Feeding animals right food at right timeADairyNZ programme is helpingfarmers feed their animals the right foodat the right time.TheFeedRight initiative, which is

running from 2014 to 2017, is providingfarmerswith ‘‘knowledge and resourcesthat enable them tomake profitable andsustainable feedmanagement decisionsin pasture­based dairy systems’’.DairyNZ scientists JaneKay and John

Roche teamed upwith LincolnUniversity scientist JimGibbs andCanterbury consultant TerryHughes toanswer questions asked by farmers atFeedRight events, in a paper presentedat the South IslandDairy Event atLincolnUniversity in June.Cows consuming a high intake of

quality pasture consumemorewaterthan cows eating a ‘‘totalmixed ration’’,whichmay include hay, baleage andsilage, they say.

‘‘A cow eating 18kg of drymatter a dayof a high quality pasture can consumeabout 100 to 120 litres of water a day.‘‘In a pasture­based diet, loose faeces

is typically associatedwith the highwater content of the pasture and does notindicate health issues. The loose faecesare simply a consequence of the highwater intake, rapid passage rate and fastrumen turnover.’’Cows on a pasture diet also have a

different rumen size and content to cowson a totalmixed ration, the scientists say.‘‘Rumens frompasture­fed cows tend

to be larger than from cows fed a totalmixed ration ­ around 20­25 percent ofliveweight for cows grazing pasturecomparedwith 10% of liveweight forcows fed a totalmixed ration.‘‘In the rumens of cows fed a total

mixed ration there are three distinctlayers. However, these do not exist in the

rumens of pasture­fed cows. In therumen of a pasture­fed cow, there is nofloating layer (no rumenmat) andeverything ismixed together like lawnclippings.’’Cows do not need hay or straw during

spring in a pasture­based died as ‘‘thereis adequate fibre in spring pasture forthe rumen to function properly’’, thescientists say.‘‘Themyth that ‘soft’ pasture or the

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pasture is lower during spring, whichmeans extrawater passes through therumen.‘‘This water is not absorbed in the third

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Fencing . . . Harrison Shaw, of Oxford, has a go at fencing during theTasman region Young Farmers skills weekend at theMandeville SportsGround. PHOTOS: NEW ZEALAND YOUNG FARMERS

Chainsaw . . . Roscoe Taggart (Waimak YFC) tests his skills with thechainsaw, during the Tasman region Young Farmers skills weekend attheMandeville Sports Ground.

The inaugural Tasman regionYoungFarmers skills weekendhas been declared a success.Organisers say 66YFCand

TeenAgmembers participatedin the skills day held onSaturday, September 26, at theMandeville Sports Ground, nearRangiora, with around 120people attending theweekend’sevents overall.Participants had the chance

to learn new skills from industryexperts in animal health(including velvet grading, a vet,rousie skills, use of animaldrugs and breeding),maintenance (farm implements,motorbikes, welding, fencingand chainsaws), agronomy(pasture, seeds, irrigation, soilsand fertiliser) and personaldevelopment (debating,interview skills and publicspeaking).Young farmers attended a

‘‘traffic light dance’’ onSaturday night, organised by theWaimakYFC,while theTeenAgmembers attended amovienight.OnSundaymorning the young

farmerswere given the chanceto put their skills into practisein a regional competitions day,including debating, fencing andclay target shooting.

Thewinners of the fencingand clay target shootingwillnow compete in theNewZealandYoungFarmers(NZYF) national competitionsgrand final being held inconjunctionwithwith the 2016YoungFarmerContest grandfinalwhichwill be held inTimaru during July 7­9.

NZYFchief executive TerryCopeland says the decision toselect Timaru as the venuecame after a lengthy applicationand assessment process by thecontestmanagementcommittee.The annual contest alternates

between theNorth Island andSouth Island each year, with the

2015 grand final being held inTaupo last July. It was held atLincoln in 2013.‘‘It was a tough decision

between the two contenders forthe 2016 venue,’’ Mr Copelandsays.‘‘Howeverwehave a robust

assessment of the applicationsand in the end only one venue

can be successful. In this case,Timaru ticked all the boxes interms of staging of the event,venues, facilities and capabilityof volunteers.‘‘There’s a number of key

criteria looked at inmaking thedecision.We feel very confidentthat Timaruwill do a great jobhosting the event.’’

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Leadingwomen . . . AWDT graduate and programmefacilitator Sara Heard (left), of Amberley, and fellow graduateMarie Burke, of Gisborne, cut the cake at the trust’s five­yearcelebration inWellington last week. After attending AWDT’sFirst Steps programme in Ashburton in 2012, Sara Heardbecame one of seven AWDT graduates who are helpingdeliver the trust’s programmes to other women throughoutNew Zealand. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Five years of developing theskills andconfidenceofmore than1000women inagriculture, includingSaraHeardofAmberley andmanyothers from theCanterbury regionwascelebrated lastweekbyacharitable trust created in2010and industry leaders.TheAgri­Women’s

DevelopmentTrust (AWDT)buildswomen’s business,leadershipandgovernanceskills throughprogrammesand support deliveredthroughoutNewZealand inpartnershipwith industry.Beginningwith 11

participants in its first year,the trust nowhas 500womenper yearparticipating in itsprogrammes,which rangeinduration from twodays to10months.Executivedirector and

trust founderLindyNelsonsaysAWDTwas set up toprovidea trustedandenabling environment forallwomen involved inagriculture to realise theirpotential, andgrow thesector.‘‘Experienceover our first

five yearshas validatedourearlier research ­women’slives changewhen they findtheir purposeand fulfiltheir potential.When thishappens, and theyaresupported, they changeoutcomes inagriculture.’’MrsNelson saidAWDT

workedwithwomenof allages fromgrass rootsfarming to corporatebackgrounds. ‘‘Ourgraduates are increasingtheir own farmprofitability,and leading regionalinitiativeswithmajoreconomicandenvironmental impacts.Others are sitting at thedecisionmaking table ingovernance roles andleadingwithin industryorganisations, companies,Maori agribusiness andregional communities.Speakingat the recent

celebration inWellingtonattendedbymore than130people,Minister forPrimary IndustriesNathanGuy thanked the trust for its

work in creating ‘vitalbehaviour changeandconfidence’.‘‘Thehuge rolewomen

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businesswomanTheresaGattung talkedabout thevalueof integrating ‘headandheart’ in leadership.‘‘The trust recognises that

womenhave this qualityand itswork todevelop it isimpactingpositively on thebusiness of agriculture.’’ANZcentral region’s John

Bennett, said thebankwasseeing the impact ofAWDT’sworkacross thesector andeverydaywith itsclients.‘‘Theperspective of the

phrase ‘behindevery greatman is a greatwoman’ hasshifted to alignmore closelywith realitywhich is goodmenandgoodwomen

working side­by­siderunning their farmingandagri businesses.’’More than200 farming

womenwerenowmeasuringandmonitoringtheir farmperformanceandimprovingprofitability as aresult of the trust’sUnderstandingYourFarmingBusinessprogramme.More than30had takenupnewgovernancepositions andothershadmoved intoseniormanagementpositions.Four graduatessit onCanterburywaterzonecommittees, twoaschairpersons andoneasdeputy chair.Sevengraduateswere

now facilitating inAWDTprogrammes ­ amoveMrsNelson saidbuilt the trust’suniquecultureof supportedgrowth.Othershad set upnew

regional groups todevelopand support otherwomenwith support from the trust.

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NorthCanterbury young farmerswill betesting their skills at Culverdennextweek.This year’s ANZYoungFarmersContest

NorthCanterbury district final is beinghosted by theAmuriBasinYFC,whichwas founded just two years ago, atCulverden onSaturday, October 10.Entries close onMonday, October 5.OrganiserPaulGow says he is hoping for

20 to 30 contestants to take on variousdifferent agricultural­type challenges.‘‘Everyone’s beenpretty busywith

calving, so I’mnot surewho’s entering. Buthopefullywe can attract a good turn out ontheday.’’Thepractical daywill beheld at Paul

Kinney’s property at 166PlantationRoad,Culverden,while the evening showwill beheld at theAmuriAreaSchool.While the tasks the young farmerswill

be tested on is being kept secret,MrGowsays up to 15modules are being plannedwith twoactivities at each station.‘‘A lot of local companies have comeon

board fromdifferent parts of the industryto offermodules in their areas ofexpertise.Weare trying to keep it aspractical and as fun as possible.’’The top two competitorswill qualify for

theTasman regional final, whichwill beheld in conjunctionwith theOxfordAgricultural andPastoral ShowonSaturday, April 2, next year. The grandfinalwill beheld at Timaru in July nextyear.Already confirmed to compete this year

are defendingNorthCanterbury districtchampion JamesHoban (HurunuiYFC),whowent on towin theTasman regionalfinal and compete in the grand final, and

AmuriYFCpresidentNathanBroerse,whowas the secondNorthCanterburyregional finalist earlier this year.There are three clubs in theNorth

Canterbury district, including theAmuriBasinYFC, based at Culverden,HurunuiandWaimakariri.The evening showwill include a concert

performedby JodyDireen, ofWanaka,whowon female artist of the year at the2015NewZealandCountryMusicAwards,MrGowsays.‘‘Weare just trying to put on anevent for

the community, because the communityroundhere is pretty good to us.’’MrGowsays a number of formerYFC

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Boost for rural educationAgricultural educationhas receivedaboost.TheRedMeatProfit Partnership (RMPP)

has teamedupwithNewZealandYoungFarmers (NZYF) topromote the valueofeducation inagriculture.Thenew initiative,whichwas launched

inChristchurchonSeptember 22, offersteachers and students the chance to engagewith theprimary sector tohighlight theopportunitieswithinNewZealand’s largestexport­led industry.NZYFchief executiveTerryCopeland

says rural sector offersmore thanon­farmcareers, so theprogrammeencompassesthe full value chain, including science,innovationandmarketing, aswell as theglobal consumer.‘‘Our futureprosperity dependson these

value chainsbeingwell­suppliedwithourskilledand talentedpeople.’’NZYFis creatinganassessment and

resource­basedprogramme toengage inan

active teachingand learning conversationwith schools, teachers, students and theircommunities.PartneredwithCOREEducation, the

organisation is developingprofessionalandNZQAaccredited teachingandlearning resources for teachers andstudents to takeupand learn through thecontext of the redmeat value chain.‘‘Having theseprogrammes is crucial to

the success of not only theNewZealandagriculture industry, but also theNewZealandeconomy,’’MrCopeland says.NZYF’s teamof seven fieldofficers are

alreadyengagedwithanumberof schoolsand students through theNZYFTeenAgprogramme.Theorganisationplans tohave resources

for teachers as early asDecember this year.The resourceswill cater for years 9 and10,aswell asNCEA levels 1, 2 and3.The fullset of resourceswill bephased inoverseveral years.

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Farm ‘re-jigs the system’

Tight times . . . A lowmilk price has prompted the Lincoln University Dairy Farm to‘‘re­jig the system’’. FILE PHOTO

Adapting to tight times is the focusof afielddayatLincolnnextweek.‘‘Re­jigging the system tomaintain

viability’’ is the focusof theLincolnUniversityDairyFarm’s spring focusdayonThursday,October 8.Farmmanagementwill discuss the

options ofwintering stockon farm,keeping young stockat homeandotheroptions tohelp reduce costswhile themilkprice is low.Pasturemanagement andharvesting

morepasturewill alsobediscussed,while thenew ‘‘SustainableDairying ­WorkplaceActionPlan’’will be launchedon theday.Last season, theLincoln farmmanaged

toproducemoremilk than thepreviousseason, despite the lowmilkpriceanddry conditions.Figures releasedatDairyNZ tactics for

tight timesworkshopsduring Juneand

July showed the farmproduced278,654kgofmilk solids in the2014/2015season, compared to 276,019kgMS theprevious season, but thiswasdownonthe2013/2014 seasonwhen300,484kgMSwasproduced.The slightly improvedproduction

result,whichwasaoneper centincrease, came in spite of the farmmilking 11percent fewer cows, 43% lessnitrogen fertiliser beingapplied, feedingout 48% less imported silageandregrassing 15%of the farm (threepaddocks).TheLincolnUniversityDairyFarm’s

spring focusdaywill beheldonThursday,October 8, from10am to1pmat the farmon the corner of ShandsandEllesmere JunctionRoads.Morning teawill beavailable onarrival, and the focusdaywill concludewitha light lunch.Anoptional farmwalk is also available.

Although the Chatham Islands lie 860kmseast of Christchurch they are stillconsidered part of Beef +LambNewZealand’s northern South Island region.As the region’s representative, I was

fortunate to visit the Islands (ChathamandPitt) earlier thismonth andwasstruck by both the potential to increasesheep and beef production and theunusual challenges these farmers face.Being so far away from themainland

they are hit with high freight costs for alltheir imports and exports.While farmershave the ability to finish lambs, stock canlose condition and value by the time theyreach the processors atNapier.It is typically a three day boat trip to

Napier, but lambs also need to be yardedfor a period before they are transported.Interestingly farmers on the Chathams

prefer to send finished stock toNapierbecause of the differential in theNorthIsland and South Islandmeat schedules,whilemost store stock is sent to Timaru.Fencingwire needs to be replaced

around every seven years due to rust andaccessing skilled labour, such asshearers and fencers, can be difficult.Terrain over both islands varies from

flat to easy hill country and annualrainfall averages 850­1000mm, butregenerating gorse and fern are aproblem, as arewild cattle and pigs.In the pastmany farmers on the

Chatham Islands had fishing and fishingquota as source of income, but this ischangingwithmore farmers nowmakingtheir living entirely off the land.Typically grass grows all year round,

but like this region, the Chatham Islandsexperienced a very dry summer and anunusually coldwinterwith snow fallingfor first time in 50 years. So going intolambing, pasture covers wereparticularly low.Facedwith a number of external

factors overwhich they have no control,such as shipping costs and the distance toprocessing, the farmerswe spoke to arelooking to increase production behindthe farm­gate and are hungry forinformation about how best to do this.Areas of particular interest are

growingwinter feed crops such asswedes and kale for ewes and finishingcrops for lambs.Winter cropswouldallow farmers to build pasture covers forlambing and help improve lambsurvivability and pre­weaning growthrates.We visited one farmerwho has had

great success growing outstanding swedeand kale crops and showedwhat waspossible.Farmers on the Chatham Islands

expressed a real willingness toworktogether and as an organisation, Beef +LambNewZealand is keen to supportthemby setting up an extensionprogramme and helping them inwhateverwaywe can.For farmers on themainland the

spring has brought little respite to tightfeed conditions andwe are all looking forsomewarmth and sunshine. It’simportant we keep supporting each otherso don’t hesitate to contactme on027­2227927.

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Country cricket starts Oct 3TheCanterburyCountryPremierCricket competition is set to startwith a full roundofmatches onSaturday, October 3with anewsponsor onboard.CRVAmbreed is thenew

partner for the seasonwhichwillnowbeknownas theCRVAmbreedCountryPremiercompetition.The competition sees the best

cricketers from throughout thecountry area compete for theFultonWright Cup.Five clubsfrom theEllesmere,Malvern areaand three fromNorthCanterburymakeup the grade.Last year combined senior

gradewinners, Sefton,will againbe the team to beatwithnewplayer/coach,Matt Laffey runningthe team.Long serving clubmembersMattRowe, TimHarrison andAndrewLaffeyreturn for another seasonwithnewplayerLanceTaylor likely tofeature.Country representative, James

Tapper is amajor loss to the clubas he tries his hand in theMetrocompetition for StAlbans.Previouswinners of theFulton

Wright Cup, Leeston/Southbridge,also look to have a strong teamwhenall key players are available.Country repsTobyDoyle,MitchRoss, SamBaxter andHarryChamberlain give the teamaformidable lookwith formerCountry player JeremyWinchester captaining the side.FormerNelson representativeTimField filled in at times lastseasonbut is available for the full

season this year.Missing thisseasonare club stalwartMikeSheat, formerCountry under ageplayer,KarlWinter andCountryrepSamChamberlainwhohasdecided to focus on rugbywith theMakos franchise over the summermonths.Weedons are a side full of

experience andare again likely tobe competition contenderswhenthepoints are addedat the endofthe season. Club stalwartsShannonDunnett andPaulRuggare again likely to feature as arelast season captain JoshWatson,leadingwicket­takerDevonNightingale andbatsmanSamWilson. Losses from last seasonareMikeFlemingwhohasmovedtoHawkesBay andDanFlemingon the injured list.Likely semi­finalists, Lincoln

havemade some impressiveplayer gains this seasonwith themost impressive beingCanterburycontractedplayer,Kyle JamiesonfromStAlbans. JoeWilliams, fromDiamondHarbourwill bolster thetop order batting andprovide anoff­spinning option for captain,RichardClarke. Country playersJeremyBentonandHughPatersonwill ensure the sideremain in contention for the title.Country player,HenryShipley,

startedhis careerwithGreendaleafter finishing secondary schoollast Christmas and is likely to bethe clubsmainstay formany yearsto come. Long serving clubmembersReganDalley andRileyWilson are back for anotherseasonandnewplayers havebeen

acquired fromDarfieldHighSchool. Greendalehave a solidlook about themandare likely toupset a fewof themore favouredsides during the season.Southbrook is chock full of

Country players and should behard to beatwhenat full strength.Their top order includes JackBoyle, ShanonStewart, AshAndrews,MattBrine, AndrewRobertson andTonyHancox andalthough somewill be lost toCountry fixtures the clubhas thedepth to fill the gaps. Southbrookis again a likely semi­finalist.Oxfordhas lost Liam

Bartholomeusz toRiccarton andMarkHogarth to Swannanoabutgained twonewpromisinguniversity students.PeterFultonwill bolster the

sidewhenavailable. CaptainLukeWaghorn andbrother Jake alongwith last season’s leading run­scorer SanjayUndrewill againfeature. The club is looking tobuild on last season’s fourth placeposition and could again be incontention for a semi­final berth.SouthMalvernhas finished in

the top four in eachof the last twoseasons of the combined seniorcompetition andare targeting asimilar placing this season.NewcaptainMichael Paulingwill beably supported by top orderbatsmanandopening bowler,JamesFerris andacquisition fromKirwee,MichaelMcCaughan.FormerCountry player, PatrickReardon,will bolster the club fora periodduring themiddle of theseason.

Briefing . . . Kent Dawson demonstrates the key points of sailing tosome of the Kaiapoi Anglican Youth Group.

Day of sailingBudding sailors took to thewater atKairaki lastweekend toenjoytheopportunity to try their handat sailing.Fifteen youngpeople from theKaiapoiAnglicanYouthGroup

each joinedanexperienced skipper ona two­handedSunburstSailingdinghy ina stiff easterly giving thepotential sailors a tasteof exciting sailing.TheHave­a­go­at Sailingdaywasorganisedby club committee

memberVictorSue­Tang.WaimakClub’sYouthCoaching co­ordinatorKentDawsongave

a full briefing onadequate clothing, personal buoyancyand thewayaboat sails before the young sailors took to thewater.

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Many happy returns . . . Members of theLoburnWomen’s Institute, and guests fromother North CanterburyWomen’s Institutes,dressed in the 1930’s style for the institute’s85th birthday celebrations at the LoburnDomain pavilion last Thursday. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP

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TheLoburnWomen’s Institutecelebrated 85 years of community servicelast Thursday.The celebrationwas attended by

members and invited guests from otherNorth CanterburyWomen’s Institutesandwas held in the LoburnDomainpavilion, whichwas transformed for thespecial occasionwith tables spreadwithpretty tablecloths, sweet­smellingdaphne, and home baking for a deliciousafternoon tea.WaimakaririMayorDavid Ayers was

guest of honour. He congratulated thewomen on the important work they do inthe community, and the longevity of theirinstitute. Groups like this were a vital

part of all communities, he said.Many of thewomen, and their guests,

were dressed for the occasion in the1930’s style.The LoburnWomen’s Institute is the

oldest inNorth Canterbury. Theirmembers are an energetic bunch ofwomenwho do a great deal of work fortheir community, and beyond, raisingmoney for charities, knitting for those inneed, running raffles and otherfundraising activities includingcollecting aluminium tear tags andwinebottle screw tops, plus donating books.They have also donated a red chair, to theNorth Loburn School.The latest fundraising project they are

involved in is theFestival of Talentwhichwill be held in the SeftonHall on

October 7, starting at 10.30am. Thefestival is being organised by theNorthCanterbury Federation ofWomen’sInstitutes and it is hoped all theWomen’sInstitutes in theNorth CanterburyFederationwill take part. It is a biennialevent and this year the theme is‘‘Yesteryear at the Beach’’.The programmewill include singing,

comedy skits, and tableaux vivant, orliving pictures, where a scene from aphotograph, or painting, is recreated instill life on stage. Therewill also be aparade of yesteryear beach costumes.TheNewZealandFederation ofWomen’s Institutewas formed in 1921.It’s a non political organisation open toall women and girls, and has 850institutes inNewZealand.

Players’ double-bill delivers many laughsThe smiles on their faces said it all.As the audience filed out of the

Rangiora Players’ Little Theatre, inNorthbrookRoadRangiora, after lastFriday night’s penultimate performanceof the comedy double­bill Snip, andBonking JamesBond, it was cleareveryone had had a really good laugh.Both of the plays werewritten byNew

Zealander April Phillips, directed byGrant Edgar, and both featuredcharacters facing unwelcome, life­changing decisions.In Snip, Jenny, played by Claire

Buckley, hasmade a booking for hermeek­mannered husbandFrank, playedby Peter Edwards, to have a vasectomy.

The terrifying thought of getting the snipgives Frank nightmareswhich includevisits from theGodfather, DonCorleone,played byKevin Jones.The ‘‘Don’’ is quickwith advice for

Frank on howhemust take control of thesituation and tell Jenny hewill not havea vasectomy. ‘‘Thewoman shemakes thespaghetti, theman, hemakes themeatballs,’’ he says.However, the ‘‘Don’’ soon recognises

Jenny is an immovable force on thevasectomy issue, andwonders if shemayevenmake aworthy ‘‘hit­man’’ recruit.In Bonking JamesBond,Waimakariri

District councillor, KirstynBarnett playsBetty Robertson, who is distraught after

discovering her ‘‘lazy’’ husband Jeffrey ishaving an affair with Penelope, a young,blonde temptress.She begins to fantasise about how she

will punish Penelope for pinching herman, and Jeffrey for his infidelity.Finally she decides to create an allusionthat she too is having an affair, and in herfantasy her new­found lover is noneother than 007 himself, JamesBond,played byRupertWard.Both plays hadmanymoments of great

fun, with strong performances from allseven castmembers, and lots of laughsfrom the audience. However theproductionwas dogged by a series ofseriousmishaps.

After auditions, Buckley, broke a bonein her foot and completed earlyrehearsals on crutches.Anita van der Velden, who played Sam

in Snip, injured a calfmuscle and limpedthrough rehearsals. Jones, was alsolimping during rehearsals after anaccidental encounter with coral inRarotonga left himwith poisoned feet,andHollyNeale, cast as Penelope inBonking JamesBond, had towithdrawfrom the show after injuring her foot sobadly she had to have surgery to repairthe tendons. Luckily thoughVan derVeldenwas able to step in and playedboth roles of Sam in Snip andPenelopeinBonking JamesBondwith style.

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For Sale

New Listing | State Highway 1, Kaikoura1,783 Hectares

Rakanui And Kahutara.

Calling all hunters, high country lovers and eco tourists!

This substantial block of traditional New Zealand tussock country is offered for genuine sale by our overseas vendors. One of the last of its kind, this diverse holding islocated on the Kaikoura coastline and is characterised by flat valley floors rising to 670 metres above sea level.

From the Inland Kaikoura Range to the Peninsula and round to South Bay, home to the world famous whales and whale watch business, the block has ecological appeal,adjoins State Highway 1 at South Bay and the Kahutara River on its northern boundary.

A keen eye will spot potential here. With wildlife and tourism on offer in the Kaikoura area, Manuka and native trees in abundance on the property, we see the propertylinked to eco-tourism, honey, or as an escape from the city hustle.

Currently leased, traditional practices see the property running a small number of breeding cows utilising good tracks, natural water supplies, two sets of cattle yards, awoolshed and adjoining implement shed, two older homes, plus a hunter’s hut.

With a little TLC, stocking rates could be increased and incorporated into a mix of income streams. A special property with potential and diversity. | Property ID BL1151

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Wednesday11 November 2015

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For Sale

Swannanoa | Two Chain Road10 Hectares

Aviation Opportunity. This outstanding property is being offered forsale for the first time in 30 years. With the potential for a 520 metrerunway, with a 07/25 vector surrounded by farmland rather thanlifestyle blocks, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The 290m2,architecturally designed, sawn Oamaru Stone home is classicallyelegant and features two living areas with Oregon cathedral ceilings,four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large upstairs games room anda triple internal access garage. Excellent indoor outdoor flow to thepaved barbeque area and the expansive gardens. | Property ID RA1647

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Thursday15 October 2015

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Amberley | 158 Double Corner Road8.2 Hectares

Unlimited Potential. From the kitchen window of this five bedroomhome you can enjoy views of natural beauty across your property tothe sea. The house is built with Oamaru Stone blocks and features anopen plan living area with logburner, a large conservatory, spaciousfamily bathroom and private backyard. Set on fertile Wakanui soils,this property is currently used for finishing cattle, but has potential forvegetable growing, tree crops, or subdivision. | Property ID RA1654

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Wednesday28 October 2015

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New Listing | 166 Lilly Road, Fernside4 Hectares

Entry Level Equestrian Lifestyle. This well sheltered propertycomprises a large dressage arena, 3-bay shed, cattle yards andtwo bedroom character home. With a log burner and coal range, itis always cosy in winter. Outside there is a workshop, garage, henhouse and potting shed, surrounded by a multitude of trees, shrubsand plants providing a pleasant place to relax. Property is ideal forhorses cattle or sheep. The well provides water to the paddocks anda number of turf valves. Just 1.5km from Fernside Primary School,and under 6km from the centre of Rangiora. | Property ID RA1653

Price$599,000

InspectionBy appointment

ContactEmily Newell 027 472 0409Maurice Newell 027 240 1718

New Listing | 118 Dalbeg Road, Amberley8.3 Hectares

Two Dwellings Plus Workshop. Three bedroom, two bathroomhome, large farm-style kitchen, open-plan living, separate loungewith woodburner. Australian-style verandah on four sides andfour-car garage all add to the majestic feel of this superb familyhome. Extensive 200m2, fully-lined shed comprises 3-bay concretedlock-up; large workshop benches and separate, fully self-containedaccommodation of two bedrooms, open plan living with log burner.Fertile land is well sheltered, securely deer fenced with deer sheds,yards. Lane provides easy access to paddocks. | Property ID RA1655

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Tuesday3 November 2015(unless sold prior)

InspectionBy appointment

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718Emily Newell 027 472 0409

James Murray027 436 8103

Jenny Rouse027 314 6119

Malcolm Garvan027 231 4425

Maurice Newell027 240 1718

Emily Newell027 472 0409

Barry Keys027 434 7689

Kathy Thompson021 229 0600

Allan Gifford027 226 2379

Chris Abbott027 435 2872

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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For Sale

Amberley | Courage Road1,000m2 - 2,023m2

Exciting Commercial Land Development. Ignore PreviousPricing - Invest in this fast growing region, great access, nocommute worries here. Adjacent to SH1, reticulated Council water,Council sewerage, three phase electricity. Suit agri-business, retailstorage, light industry, professional offices, cafe and medical facilities.Situated between Courage and Pound Roads. A major national ruralservicing company have already established their business in thedevelopment. Vendor motivated to sell Stage One now. Stages 2and 3 to follow. 14 sections in total. | Property ID RA1635

PriceBy negotiation

InspectionBy appointment

ContactMalcolm Garvan027 231 4425Malcolm McNaughton027 297 4297

Pegasus18 Mara-Kai Place1,806m2

PriceEnquiries above $1,250,000

ContactEmily Newell 027 472 0409

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718

A Property Of Distinction. Overlooking the fifth green with breathtaking views over the Alps andgolf course. The house features three living areas, 388m2 floor, tiled flooring, guest wing with separatelounge, four car garage, Master with walk-in wardrobe and deluxe en suite, private screeningroom, high-end appliances, tinted windows and video surveillance. You will be impressed with thesophistication of this well appointed home. | Property ID RA1651

Broomfield206 Mt Brown Road14 Hectares

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Thursday

22 October 2015

ContactJames Murray 027 436 8103

A Taste Of Tuscany. Established Olive Grove, 14.05ha with 1,500 established trees planted. Thedistrict has the infrastructure to handle the crop with mechanical harvesters and pressing facilitiesavailable nearby. Ample space available to increase the planting or use the available land for otherfarming ventures. At the end of a private lane providing peace and quiet, the four bedroom permanentmaterial home is set in a Tuscan style garden and enjoys rural views. | Property ID AM1025

Balcairn118 Duffs Road15.7 Hectares

Deadline SaleClosing 4pm, Friday

9 October 2015

ContactJames Murray 027 436 8103

Rural Opportunity. Lovely three bedroom home with open-plan living set in an established garden.Purpose-built artist’s studio. In two titles with two road frontages. Presently run as a cattle breeding unit,the farm is subdivided into eight well sheltered paddocks, cattle yards and a full range of complementingfarm sheds. Handy to Amberley and Rangiora and just 40km to Christchurch. | Property ID AM1024

Open Home34 Willowside PlaceAmberley

Price$525,000

ContactJenny Rouse 027 314 6119

Open Home Sunday 2.15 to 3.00pm. Attractive family home on a large, fully-fenced 1,127m2 section.Family-size kitchen with dishwasher, pantry, ample work surfaces and plumbing in place for yourice-maker fridge; open plan dining and family room with ranch slider to paved courtyard and BBQ area;separate lounge/TV room, four good sized bedrooms - master with en suite and walk-in wardrobe. Thelarge section will appeal to those that enjoy gardening or a secure play area for the kids. | Property ID AM1026

Kaikoura57 Churchill Street717m2

Price$425,000

ContactKathy Thompson 021 229 0600

Looking For Seaviews? Two story, five bedroom home plus a self-contained sleep-out. The jewel inthe crown is the large purpose-built deck upstairs providing sun and views over the Pacific Ocean, downover the wharf, with the mountains in the distance. The open-plan living area is downstairs, heated by logburner on wetback. Set on an established section, within walking distance to town. | Property ID TU10604

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Kaikoura52 Avoca Street832m2

Price$520,000 plus GST (if any)

ContactKathy Thompson 021 229 0600

Atlantis House. Rustic and renovated boutique seaside bed and breakfast (permits in place) set in agorgeous picture-book location - close to the ocean. Two bedrooms, open-plan kitchen/dining withseparate lounge. French doors lead to two patios. Neutral tones throughout. Modern kitchen with granitebenches and integrated appliances. Spa bath, double vanities, tiled double shower. Self-contained studiowith it’s own entrance. Double garage, woodshed, garden shed and huge parking area. | Property ID TU10562

James Murray027 436 8103

Jenny Rouse027 314 6119

Malcolm Garvan027 231 4425

Maurice Newell027 240 1718

Emily Newell027 472 0409

Barry Keys027 434 7689

Kathy Thompson021 229 0600

Allan Gifford027 226 2379

Chris Abbott027 435 2872

0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz

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This week’s open homes in North CanterburyThursdayOctober 1stKaiapoi1.00pm 3.00pm Site Office, Tuhoe Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 21WakemanWay Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora1.00pm 1.45pm 19 Palmview Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 55A Kensington Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 26 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 4.00pm 35a Charles Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

SaturdayOctober3rdAmberley11.00am 11.45am 172 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 1.00pm 7 Gilbert Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Cheviot11.00am 11.45am 28Ward Street Harcourts Twiss Keir11.00am 11.45am 30Ward Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 42Ward Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.45pm 1.15pm 33 Cadman Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 37 Homeview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi11.30am 12.00pm 15 Foxton Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir12.15pm 12.45pm 18 Eyrewell Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.15pm 12.45pm 5 Gilchrist Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 2.30pm 14 Toa Street, Beach Grove Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 4.00pm Site Office Tuhoe Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 4.00pm 9 Hancox Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 21WakemanWay Harcourts Twiss Keir

Oxford11.00am 11.30am 36 Church Street Waimak Real Estate2.15pm 3.00pm 731 Ashley Gorge Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus12.00pm 12.30pm 3 Kuta Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.30pm 55 Kawari Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora12.00pm 12.30pm 25 Green Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 1.00pm 261 Swannanoa Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

1.00pm 1.45pm 19 Palmview Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 26 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.30pm 15 Hawkins Place Waimak Real Estate3.00pm 4.00pm 35a Charles Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.45pm 4.15pm 311 Lehmans Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

SundayOctober 4thAmberley11.00am 1.00pm Tekoa Estate – Amberley Beach Rd Harcourts Twiss Keir11.00am 11.45am 172 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 1.00pm 7 Gilbert Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.45pm 1.15pm 5a Gilbert Street Farmlands Real Estate1.00pm 1.30pm 5 Hillview Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 2.00pm 3 Courage Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 75Willowside Place Farmlands Real Estate2.15pm 3.00pm 34Willowside Place Farmlands Real Estate

Casebrook1.15pm 2.00pm 14 Brogar Place Harcourts Twiss Keir

Eyrewell3.15pm 4.00pm 212 Isaac Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Fernside2.00pm 2.30pm 218 Swannanoa Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Kaiapoi11.30am 12.00pm 46 Sovereign Boulevard Harcourts Twiss Keir11.30pm 12.00pm 15 Foxton Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 34 Peraki Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.45pm 1.15pm 12b McDougall Place Harcourts Twiss Keir12.15pm 12.45pm 5 Gilchrist Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 4.00pm Site Office , Tuhoe Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 53Williams Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 28 Robert Coup Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 1.45pm 18 Eyrewell Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 2.45pm 287 Lees Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 50 Sterling Crescent Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 41 Batten Grove Harcourts Twiss Keir3.15pm 4.00pm 29 Peraki Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 38 Footbridge Terrace Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 21WakemanWay Harcourts Twiss Keir

Mandeville12.00pm 12.45pm 129 McHughs Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 20 Pinewood Close Harcourts Twiss Keir

Ohoka1.00pm 1.30pm 372 Mandeville Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 755 Main Drain Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Oxford11.30pm 12.30pm 25 Crallans Drain Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.45pm 76 Church Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 753 Depot Road Farmlands Real Estate1.00pm 1.45pm 122 Main Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 672 Depot Road Farmlands Real Estate2.00pm 2.45pm 2515 Oxford Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus12.00pm 12.30pm 3 Kuta Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora12.00pm 12.30pm 25 Green Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 1.00pm 261 Swannanoa Road Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 4.00pm Elm Green Subdivision Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 30a Ayers Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 30c Ayers Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 19 Palmview Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.15pm 2.00pm 23 Ashview Place Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 26 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 55A Kensington Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.30pm 15 Hawkins Place Waimak Real Estate3.00pm 4.00pm 35a Charles Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waikuku2.15pm 3.00pm 51 Allin Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Waikuku Beach12.00pm 12.45pm 47 Park Terrace Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm 3.15pm 11 Queens Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir

Woodend1.00pm 1.45pm 8 Petries Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.45pm 2.30pm 2 Paget Drive Waimak Real Estate

Bryony’s love of the stage inspires othersBy SHELLEY TOPP

Local talent . . . Talented Rangiora singer and actress Bryony Jamisonis the assistant director for the Dale Hartley School of Speech andDrama’s production of TheWizard of Oz, being performed at theRangiora TownHall this week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

It was a busy count down toTheWizard of Oz opening dayfor the cast and productioncrew.The Dale Hartley School of

Speech and Drama’sproduction opened at theRangiora TownHallyesterday with a 2pmmatineeperformance.Assistant director Bryony

Jamison says the schoolusually produces two shows ayear: one for the senior schooland one for the juniors.‘‘But, since we’re back in the

Rangiora TownHall, we’remaking the most of thewonderful venue and puttingon a whole schoolextravaganza,’’ she says.‘‘You will get to see some

tiny tots making their firstappearances, and a lot of veryexperienced performers whohave worked very hard tobring this show to life (theyrange from 5 to 18 years).’’Ms Jamison, a talented

young actress and singer fromRangiora, has been involvedwith the school sincechildhood, beginning withsinging lessons aged 8, thendrama lessons aged 13.‘‘My passion for the arts

grew far beyond just a hobby,and in my final year of high

school I gainedmy ATCL(Associate Trinity College,London) certificate.‘‘I have been teaching

singing and drama at theschool for three years, andhave had the opportunity tovocal coach, direct, and

assistant direct a fewmajorproductions as well aslearning about the technicalside of theatre,’’ she says.This year has been a busy

one for Ms Jamison.‘‘I’ve appeared in Musoc’s

production of Cabaret as SallyBowles, the North CanterburyMusical Society’s season ofBeauty and the Beast, playingthat fluffy French duster‘‘Babette’’, and the BlackPeach Theatre Company’sannual Gender BenderConcert,’’ she says.Ms Jamison comes from a

musical family.‘‘My father, Elwin, who

passed away in 2010, couldpick up any instrument andproduce music.‘‘He taught me andmy sister

Kitty to sing, mostly folkmusic, but he was always veryencouraging of us trying newthings,’’ she says.‘‘Mum (Jeneane) can play

almost any drum, andsurprises me with stray tuneson the piano or whistle.’’Kitty, a Year 11 student at

Tawhiti Unlimited HighSchool in Christchurch, is ‘‘anincredible performer’’ andhas a role in TheWizard of Oz.Ms Jamison loves

performing on stage.‘‘When I leave a theatre,

after watching a show, I feel

so energised andoverwhelmed with joy by whatI’ve seen.‘‘If I can make an audience

feel like that when they leave,then I’ve done my job,’’ shesays.When not working at the

speech and drama school, shehas a second job at RealityBites Cafe in Rangiora’sGables Arcade.However, Ms Jamison is

leaving Rangiora next yearandmoving to Wellington.‘‘I want to use the

experience as a steppingstone to further myperformance career andhopefully end up in London inthe next few years,’’ she says.If someone was to ask her

advice on a career in theperforming arts she would tellthem to be brave.‘‘It’s going to take a lot of

practice and youmight not beperfect straight away, buteven Idina Menzel has topractice.‘‘Along the way, you’ll meet

the most amazing people andshare with them incredibleexperiences that will last withyou for a lifetime.’’

TheWizard of Oz is beingperformed at the RangioraTownHall until Saturday,October 3. Tickets: TownHallCinemas.

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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.

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

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CATHEDRALHEIGHTS: 5 to 20 habareland blocks on theGore Bay TouristDrive. Lovely locationand views. Priced fromonly $169,000 plus GST.

Phone 03-319-8483for details.

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

For Sale103 ITEMS of HanmerPottery including some rarepieces. $950 for all items.Ph 03 342 8954.

A 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.

HireTEMPORARY Fencing.New hire business based inAmberley, servicing alltrades in North Canterbury.Ph 027 430 4348.

OUR Clients are busyagain, and we are lookingfor more staff. Come in &register with us between 9 ­4pm, 66 Ohoka Rd, Kaia­poi. Phone 03 327 0656.

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Notice ofWalkway

Re-OpeningThe public areadvised that theMt Cass and

Tiromoana BushWalkways willre-open onThursday 1

October 2015 untilfurther notice.Visitors are

reminded that dogsare prohibited andthat mountainbiking is not

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For all enquiriesplease phone0800 664 433

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Shuttle Service

Your local friendly shuttle servvvrvice

• Airport transfers – all hours• Groups and individual transportto and from restaurants, parties,weddings• Weekend trips away• Sports trips

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RANGIORA RevivalCentre, is starting a newChurch in Rangiora, thisSaturday afternoon 3rdOctober 1.30pm, at the WarMemorial Hall, cnr Highand Albert Street. Worship,Communion and teachingon the Prophetic word withMinistry taking place.Afternoon tea to follow. Allwelcome. Enquiries phone03 313 3537.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTfrom Matheson & Stopforthfamilies. Please accept oursincere thanks for the cards,words of sympathy andkind support received,expressed and offered toour families at the recentpassing of Zale MareeMatheson, our dear Daugh­ter, Sister, Partner, Mother,Sister­in­law and Aunt.Whilst not wishing to par­ticularly pick out any oneof the 500 plus people whotook part in Zales’ farewell,mention and thanks must bemade to the men and boysof the haka party whoperformed a powerful andfitting tribute. Zale hasgone but will be neverforgotten by her manyrelations and friends.Thank you.

MAKKS Roast & Chinese.Lunch from $5, 11 ­ 3pm.Dinner Buffet from $9,5­8pm. Call today forweekly specials. Phone 03313 9119. 90 High St,Rangiora.

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ARTHUR BURKE LTDESTABLISHED 1935

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