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USADaybringsAmerican cars toWoodend, Sunday.—page8

Townmeetscountry atA&Pshow inRangiora.—page16­17

Property Times:LatestNthCantyproperties for sale.—pages 47­ 51

All quiet again . . . Hotspots are dampened down after a large blaze nearly set a forestry block alight on Saturday in theWaikari Valley.PHOTO SUPPLIED.

Stubble burn jumps into shelterbelt bringing calls for vigilanceBy AMANDA BOWES

A large fire, which threateneda pine plantation inWaikariValley last Saturday, hashighlighted the need forvigilancewhen burning.Waikari VolunteerFire

BrigadeDeputy Chief FireOfficer, Brian Stevenson, saystheWaikari andHawardenFireBrigades, alongwithHawarden,Waikari andScargill Rural FireForcesattended the blazewhichwascaused by a stubble burn

jumping into a shelter belt onthe side of the road.‘‘The smokewas so thick, we

couldn’t seewhatwashappening from theWaikariend.‘‘Luckilywewere in

communicationwith ScargillRural Firewho let us knowwhatwas happening,’’ saysMrStevenson.Fire fighterswere unable to

control the fire in the shelterbelt which then jumped theroad, setting another shelterbelt alight.

The fire then began headingtowards a forestry block.GaryMillar, deputy

principal fire officer for theHurunuiDistrict Council,sayswhen they saw the fireheading toward theplantation, they knew thatwaswhere they had toconcentrate their efforts to tryand get the fire under control.TheWaikari ValleyRoad

was impassable due to smokeand trafficwas turned away ateither end.Mr Stevenson says theFire

Servicewas out for aboutthree hours before returningto basewith theWaikariRural Fire staying anothercouple of hours.The farmer patrolled the

area after the fire fighters hadleft, putting outmanymorehot spots that flared up, thelast one at 7.30 the nextmorning.MrMillar says the fire

showed that it is imperativefarmers have the correctwidth of fire break for the typeof fire they are burning.

Dogs puton noticeby councilBy ROBYNBRISTOW

Complaints about dogs has promptedtheHurunuiDistrict Council to gettough.It iswarning dog owners that it has

hadenoughof roaming, aggressive,worrying,mauling, barking andbitingdogs.It has issuednoticeswhich could

see threedogs classified as‘‘menacing’’ due to their behaviourwhichmeans theyhave to bemuzzledinpublic to prevent thembeing athreat to anyone,microchippedandpossibly neutered.A child has beenbitten by adog in

HanmerSprings, another personsuffered adog bite inCheviot, while ameter reader is alleged to have beenbailedupagainst his car by adog.Dogs have rushedat people out

walking in both rural andurbanareasandalsowhile outwalking their dogsand stockhas beenmauled ona farmnearHawarden.The council has taken to social

media to get themessage across andwarns dog owners on itsFacebookpage that itwill havenohesitation inseizing and impounding dogs causinganuisance, issuing an infringementfee or pursuing prosecution.‘‘The community has hadenoughof

these nuisancedogs, and the councilis taking a strong standon thesematters andwill not hesitate to seizeand impoundadog,’’ the council says.Under theDogControl Act dogs

have to be confined so they cannot‘‘freely’’ leave the owners property.

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Hurunui District CouncilRoading -Weather Dependent• Grader 1 in the Hanmer Springs area• Grader 2 Rampaddock Road heading towardsHawarden area

• Grader 3 finishing Lake Sumner and heading toVirginia Road

• Grays Road soft spot repair and bridge approach• Electronic speed alert sign installations• Pre-reseal repairs• Stab’ing – Pre-reseals• Mowing – Culverden/Rotherham and Greta Valley

Utilities• Kowai River project continuing - 280 mm diametermain connection from SH1 to Kowai pump shed

• Hawarden-Waikari Rural pipe upgrades continuing• Tender going out for installation of new 250 mmdiameter water main from the new Leithfield BeachBore to Terrace Road in Leithfield

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

Public Meetings30 Oct - Council meeting, 9.30am3 Nov - District Licensing Committee, 10am

- Youth Council, 4.30pm4 Nov - Road Safety Committee, 10.30am4 Nov - Cheviot Community Conversation, 6.30pm5 Nov - Cheviot Ward Committee, 6pmMayor’s Diary5 Nov - Compass Radio interview

- Zone Committee6 Nov - Alcoholwise Hurunui7 Nov - Ecan Commissioners

- Moko’s Hurunui Biodiversity book launch

For more information on these activities andevents, or on our business-as-usual services,visit our website www.hurunui.govt.nz

or our Facebook page or call us on 314-0006,319-8812 or 315-8400

Contact us:Amberley Office: 5 Beach Road

Phone: 03 314 8335 Fax: 03 314 8071P. O. Box 86, Amberley

Rangiora Office: 133 High St, RangioraPhone: 03 313 2840 Fax: 03 313 7190

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Nth Canterbury lines company,MainPower appoints new CEO

Bruce Emson.

BruceEmson has beenappointed the chiefexecutive officer ofNorthCanterbury electricity linescompany,MainPowerNewZealand Limited.He replacesmanaging

director, AllanBerge, who isretiring.Mr Emsonwill takeup his appointment in early2015.Board chair Gill Cox says

MrBerge’s retirement leaves‘‘massive shoes to fill’’.‘‘However the board is

confident that, in securingBruce as the company’s newCEO,MainPowerwillcontinue to gain in strengthand provide the same highlevel of service andcommunity support that hasbeen the hallmark of Allan’svery long tenure,’’ he says.MrEmson has over 35 years

of experienceworking atchief operating and chiefexecutive level in variousroles, including chiefoperating officer at theEarthquake Commission,chief executive at Infratilsubsidiary and public

transport operatorNZBus,and a career at Shell whichincluded senior roles inAustralia,Singapore,Hungary andNewZealand.He joins

MainPowerfromChristchurc­h­basedconstructionmanagementcompany,CorbelConstruc­tion.Mr Cox

saysMrBerge hasmade a hugecontribution in hismanyyears of valuable service tobothMainPower and thecommunities ofNorthCanterbury andKaikoura,which are served by thecompany.‘‘MainPower is

undoubtedly one of themostrespected regional electricity

distribution networkoperators inNewZealand, areputation that is due in large

part to theleadershipthat Allanhasprovided.Aswell as

being highlyrespected inthecommunity,Allan is alsoheld in veryhigh regardwithinMainPowerwhere his‘one family/one team’philosophy isevident in all

that the company does,’’ hesays.MrBergewill have been

with the company for 28 yearswhen he retires, havingjoined as chief executive oftheNorth CanterburyElectric Power Board(predecessor toMainPower)in 1987.

Due inpart to changes takingplace in the industry and therequirements of theEnergyCompaniesAct, theNorthCanterburyElectricPowerBoard (NCEPB) rebranded toMainPower in 1992.From theformationof theNCEPB in1927 through to todayMrBergeis oneof only three tohaveheld the chief executivepositionwith the company.Rangiora­basedMainPower

NewZealandLimitedownsandoperates theelectricitynetworkacross theNorthCanterburyandKaikouraregions.Thenetworkdelivers

electricity to close to 37,000customers via 4,873kilometresof overhead lines andundergroundcables, across ageographical areaof 11,180squarekilometres.MainPower is community

ownedwith theMainPowerTrust holding theownershipofMainPowerNewZealandLimitedonbehalf of thecommunities ofNorthCanterburyandKaikouraandforQualifyingCustomers.

Desktop-computers freed up

Library time . . . Nikki Luisetti, with her daughterMartha, aged 8, are regular visitors to the Rangioralibrary. PHOTO: SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP.

Thepopularity ofWaimakaririLibraries’ freewifi service isprovingaboon forpeoplewanting touse thedesktopcomputers there.TheWaimakaririLibraries

manager, PhillippaAshbeysayswith somanypeoplenowusing laptops the freewifiserviceat their librarieswasbecoming increasinglypopular. Thismeant that thefreedesktop­computer serviceat the librarieswasnowmoreoftenavailable.‘‘Wewant to encourage

peoplewhodon’t havecomputer access at home tocome into the library touse thefree computershere,’’MrsAshbey said.Thecomputers at the three

WaimakaririLibraries, inRangiora,Kaiapoi andOxfordhaveall been recentlyupgraded toWindows7, shesaid.Theupgradeprovided

better security, stability andconvenience to librarycustomers.While anewinnovative, user­friendlybooking systemat theRangiora librarymade itsimple for customers tobookacomputer for a time that suitedthem.‘‘Customers arenowable to

log themselves on toacomputer byusing theirlibrarymembership cardnumber,’’MrsAshbey said.Guest passeswerealso

available for customerswithoutmembership cards.‘‘If all the computers are in

use, customers areable tobook thenext availablecomputer ormakeabookingfor a specific time later in theday. Staff areavailable tohelpcustomersmake their bookingbut the system is souser­friendly that customershavetaken to itwithminimalinstruction.’’ she said.Thenewbooking system

providedgreater flexibilityaroundbooking timesandguaranteedaccess to acomputer at theappointedtime, aswell as extensions oftheallotted timewhen thepublic computerswerenotbusy.Wifi useat the three

Waimakariri librarieshasincreased30percent duringthe last 12monthswithmorethan37,734 sessions on8229devices. This comparedwith

29,113 sessionsduring the12monthsbefore that, andonly16,169 sessions for the yearbefore that.‘‘People came to the library

touse freewifi because theymay live in remoteareaswithouthigh­speedaccess tothe internet, touseoneof thefreedatabases suchas thelibrary editionofancestry.com,play gamesorjust to enjoy the social contact,MrsAshbey said.

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Busy day . . . Northern A and P Show President, Brent Snellex with his wife Lynne, on thesecond day of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show in Rangiora onSaturday. PHOTO BY SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP.

By SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

Strongwinds forced officials to shutdown the second day of last year’sNorthern Agricultural and PastoralAssociation Show inRangiora a coupleof hours early.Fortunately theweatherwas better

this year for the 143rd annual show.A cold easterly spoilt things on the

opening day last Friday, but Saturdaywaswarmer and not toowindy.President Brent Snellex said this

year’s showhad gonewell. Therewas agreat range of competitors performing toa high standard for a good crowd.‘‘We certainly had higher gate takings

than last year. So it was good from thatpoint of view.’’However, the early closure on the

second day of last year’s showmeant theattendancewas less than had beenexpected.Entries were slightly down on last

year, but that was traditionally a cyclicalthing, he said.One of the highlights of this year’s

show on Saturdaywas that ‘‘it didn’tblow,’’ Mr Snellex said.The contractors’ farmmachinery

displaywas also a highlight.‘‘It certainly showed town people part

of rural life they don’t usually get tosee.’’A new equine competition at the show

this year, the Lochinvine Two­JumpChallenge, was another highlight, MrSnellex said.As a first­termpresident he had not

had any nerves on the day.‘‘Youwork yourway up to the role

serving as Junior President and then

Senior President. By the time youbecomePresident you have a very goodunderstanding of the role,’’ he said.Although hewas pleasedwith theway

things went at this year’s show a reviewwould be held to look at what could bedone better.‘‘Wewill look at what went well and

also the various areaswe can improveon,’’ he said.

The number of people attending theFriday night Carnival was down on lastyear.‘‘Themotorcycle stunt riders were

unable tomake it this year.‘‘Wewill have to look at what we can

do to attractmore people, particularlyteenagers.’’ he said.NorthernA&Pphotos on pages 16 and

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Hospital parking has changedParkinghas changedatChristchurchHospital.CanterburyDistrictHealthBoardchief

executiveofficer,DavidMeates saysparking changesarenecessary as sitework for thehospital’s newAcuteServicesbuilding gets underway.‘‘The siteworksmean that thebackof

thehospital sitehas tobe closedoff to thepublic for safety reasons, and toallow thecontractors toworkonundergroundpipesand services aheadof thebuilding’sfoundationsbeing constructed, he says.Thepublicparkingareaat the rear of

ChristchurchWomen’sHospital is closedandparkingat thehospitalwill be formobility permit holders only.At the front of thehospital site, themain

entrancewill becomeadrop­off zoneonly.Traffic flowshavebeenconverted into atwo­way system, andextra spacehasbeenset aside formobility parks.

MrMeates says this is necessary inorderfor the construction team to get crackingonbuilding thenewacute services facility.‘‘I canassure thepublic that adedicated

parkingbuildingon site, andanewmulti­storeyparkingbuildingnearby inStAsaphStreet are included inourplans,’’ he says.Aparkand ride systemhasbeen set up

from theoldbrewery site (the futureMetroSportsFacility) onAntiguaStreet. Peoplewill pay for their parking, as in thepast,butwill beable to catcha free shuttle busright to thehospital door.At thehospital, therewill beextra

volunteers and staff available at themainentrance tohelppatients andvisitorsarriving at thedrop­off zone.A trial parkand ride schemehasproved

a success forpeoplewith cancer coming infor treatment. The trial hasbeen runningsinceOctober 13and feedback frompatients hasbeenverypositive.

Thepublic shouldnote that nothinghaschanged in the caseof anemergencysituation.Forexample, awoman inadvanced labourmay still bedriven to thedoorofChristchurchWomen’sHospital.Drivers can still droppatients off at thedoorof themainhospital, or at theEmergencyDepartment. In a life­threateningemergency situation, peopleshould call 111 for anambulance.Inall cases therewill be staff onhandat

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters needsvolunteers at Kaiapoi Borough

Big Brother . . . Kurt Barnes (12) enjoys playing basketball with ‘‘Big Brother’’ AndrewMacfarlane at Kaiapoi Borough School. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

By DAVID HILL

Volunteers are being sought to assistwith a newmentoring programme atKaiapoi Borough School (KBS).Big Brothers Big Sisters North

Canterbury has introduced a newschool­based programme to supportprimary school­aged children atRangiora and Kaiapoi BoroughSchools.Programme co­ordinator Natasha

Ackroyd says following theearthquakes, Kaiapoi children are inthe most need of support, butvolunteers are hard to come by. Shesays four KBS children have beenmatched in the school­basedprogramme and six in the communitybased programme.‘‘We are targeting the kids in school.

Normally they meet with theirmentors after school and in theweekends, but with this programmethe mentors come into the school, so itgives it a whole new perspective.‘‘Other kids see them and it has a

whole new spin off.’’She says Big Brothers Big Sisters

has been working with local police toget the programme started inRangiora Borough School in term onethis year and KBS in term two, butmore volunteers are now needed.Mentors can be any age from

18­years upwards and both men andwomen are needed, with mentorsmatched with the same gender.Volunteers commit to one hour a weekduring term time.‘‘These kids need a wise and trusted

friend, who brings their lifeexperience to the table,’’ Ms Ackroydsays.KBS deputy principal John Guthrie

says the programme has already had asignificant impact on the childreninvolved in the programme.‘‘What it does is it lets them know

there are people other than theirparents and teachers who care aboutthem and value them as individuals.‘‘We have been getting a lot of

support post­quake, but we do have alot more needs.‘‘It’s social and emotional issues in

the wake of the quakes. Kids who usedto just bounce along, now have worriesin their heads.‘‘They need something else to give

them that security.’’To meet the growing needs in the

school, Mr Guthrie says the school hasbeen hosting monthly meetings withvarious North Canterbury supportagencies.‘‘We want to make sure things are

working for our kids. These meetingsgive the agencies a chance to meetwith each other and have a chat andfind out what’s going on and how theycan work together to benefit our kids.’’

Kaiapoi community constableAndrewMacfarlane has been a mentorto 12­year­old Kurt Barnes for the lastfewmonths.‘‘For me, I really enjoy it. It’s a fun

part of my week. I’m not coming hereas a police officer, but I do come herein uniform, so the kids get to know youon a positive basis and they come up

and talk to me.‘‘In my work in youth aid, I know that

you don’t get many bad kids. Some ofthem just need extra support. If youget below the surface, they’re all goodkids.’’Kurt says he enjoys hanging out with

MrMacfarlane ‘‘and getting time offschool’’.

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Guten tag . . . Students from Lukas School inMunich, Germany, have been enjoying theirtime in Rangiora. PHOTO: DAVID HILL.

By DAVID HILL

German Christian students have beenenjoying two weeks in Rangiora.Nineteen students from Lukas

School inMunich, Germany, arrived inRangiora last week to spend two weeksas part of a new exchange withRangiora New Life School.Principal Brian Seatter says the 14

and 15­year­old students werewelcomed to the school with powhiriand have been joining in with year 9and 10 classes and will spend nextweek touring around the South Island.The exchange followsMr Seatter’s

visit to Germany last year, when hevisited the school. He has previouslylived in Germany for six years.‘‘I went to their school last July and

got to know them and they asked if theycould come to our school, so wenegotiated the whole thing fromthere.’’Mr Seatter says he hopes it will

become an annual exchange, withRangiora New Life School studentsvisiting Germany in the future.This is the Rangiora school’s second

international exchange, as it has beenhosting students from JuntenHighSchool in Tokyo, Japan, for severalyears.Lukas School principal Christina

Haerle said it is her first time in NewZealand and she is enjoying her visit.Her students, who all speak English,

said they were enjoying their newschool experience, with better hoursand the teachers ‘‘are not as stricthere’’.They were also enjoying learning

new subjects, including drama andMaori.The students were also accompanied

by their own youth worker NickiWalter, who said jet lag was the biggestchallenge for the students.

‘‘But they are refreshed because ofthe good climate and the good hoursand good schedule here at the schooland the people are really nice, reallywarm and welcoming.’’He said coming from the German

autumn to the New Zealand spring alsoallowed the students to ‘‘extend ourwarmweather a little bit’’.MrWalter said students were

enjoying New Zealand food and he hadeven tried a Kiwiburger at McDonalds.

‘‘You can go round the world, but youcan always go to one restaurant andfeel like you’re at home and that’sMcDonalds, because the food is thesame ­ except in New Zealand with theKiwiburger.’’Lukas School is a non­

denominational Christian school likeRangiora New Life School and islocated in the city of Munich, which hasa population of 1.5 million. Germany is11 hours behindNew Zealand.

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MATT DOOCEY MP FOR WAIMAKAR IR IIn the Electorate with

Humbled to delivermaiden speechIt was humbling to delivermymaidenspeech in the 51st Parliament lastweek and Iwas very aware of startingon a journeywhere I am takingwithmethe support of theWaimakaririelectorate.I am conscious of themany

challenges that are facing us inWaimakariri such as roading andtraffic congestion; earthquakerecovery, particularly the rebuilding ofour town centres, the future of our red­zoned land; the completion of theHealthHub; and the buildingprogrammesmany of our local schoolsare navigating through.One ofmy first appointments has

beenmeetingwithDavidMeates, chiefexecutive officer of theCanterburyDistrictHealthBoard, to talk about theopening of the newhealth hub.I amalso scheduled tomeetwith

TransportMinister SimonBridges totalk about traffic issues facingNorth

Canterbury commuters.My door is open to constituents and I

amgetting out and about to connectwith our residents.Events like theA&PShowand

tomorrow’sWaimakariri LightsFestival providewonderfulopportunities in this regard, so comeup and say hello if you seeme.Having a young familymakesme

more committed to ensuring familiesand communities are at the heart ofgrowth anddevelopment, not only inWaimakariri but in our country.Forme it’s all about family ­ from

ensuring our little ones get the besteducation to providing ourgrandparentswith great healthcareand security in their retirement.It was an enormous privilege being

sworn in asWaimakaririMP last weekand I amconscious of theresponsibility of the job I have beengiven to do.

Speeding traffic Kerbside collection

DearEditor,There is a seriousmatter in Amberley

that is easily fixable.It’s the problem of speeding traffic

passing throughAmberley coming infrom theNorth.Unlike coming in from the Southern

directionwhere there is an 80kreduction period before reaching the

50k zonewhich is an ideal situation, thisis not the casewhen approaching fromtheNorth.The consequence is thatmotorists

keep up their 100k speed up untilreaching the 50k sign.Trucks in particular then spend the

next 300 yards or so along Carters Road,using their load brakes slowing to 50k.I recently asked the local Police, at

what point are youmeant to be doing thereduced speed, anywhere.

The answerwas, ‘at the point of thesign’.Although there has beenmany

complaints about this problem overseveral years throughmany channelsand everybody agrees that this problemexists, there is never anything doneabout it.The simple answer is to install an 80k

sign at least a kilometre back beforereaching Amberley.The new flashing slow down sign just

before Pineacres on SH1 is also ideal forinstallation before reaching Amberleyfrom theNorth.Of course, the powers that be at

Transit NewZealandwould come upwith all sorts of pathetic excuses aboutwhy not to install a flashing SLOWDOWNsign or even an 80k sign inGlasnevinRoad, where they are needed.However, I guarantee if they lived on

themain road betweenOsborneRoadandCourageRoad, their decisionwouldbe quite different.Yours,Trevor Stanley, Amberley.

Dear Editor,Thinking about the proposed kerbside

collection options offered by theWaimakairiri District Council, theoption that best suits us is not available,that is, fortnightly collections of theyellow and red bins only.Wedon’t need a green bin aswe

compost asmuch aswe can, and rarelyneed tomake a trip to the greenwasterecycling centre.Here’s another thought.With the emphasis on technology these

days, if we canmicrochip our cat, whycan’t wemicrochip our bins?Amicrochip reader on the pickup arm

would then record our usage andwewould only pay on a user pays basis. Themarginal cost ofmicrochipswould bemore than offset by the flat rate chargeswewould otherwise have to pay,regardless ofwhether or notwe put binsout.Yours,Michael Gousmett, Rangiora.

Focus on deficienciesTherehasbeenmuchattention focusedonthedeficiencies andunfairness of theHurunuiWaiauRegionalWaterPlan inrecentweeks.This is the secondmajor expressionof

discontentwith thePlanbydistinctsectionsof our community sincebecomingoperative lastDecember.The first reactionwas from irrigators

concernedat thePlans requirement forimmediate increases tominimumriverflows.Currentproductionwouldhavebeenat riskwithwaterunavailableduringthe critical dry times. The zonecommitteedeliberately tried to avoid this by linkingincreasedminimumflowswithmajorwater storagedevelopment. Thehearingpanel ignored that advice.Thecommittee respondedbyasking

ECan todelayenforcing that requirementuntil the issue couldbeworked throughsensibly. The recentdiscontentmentwastriggeredby the identificationof theconsequences of thePlans 10percent limiton increasedproductionondry landfarms.Once the zonecommitteeunderstood the issue it respondedpragmatically. It is clear that itwasnotuntil farmers starteddevelopingFarmPlans, (another requirement of thePlan)which then identifiednutrient losses, that

the starkdifferencesbetween irrigatedanddry­land farmingnutrient lossesbecameevident. Thecommittee’sresponsewas to re­engage the communityto continue the collaborativeprocess thatwas incomplete in respect ofunderstanding thenutrient loss issue.It’sworthnoting thatwhile theHurunui

Waiauprocesswas cut short twoyears ago,the remainderofCanterbury is stillworkingon thenutrient issue, and isbenefiting fromhindsight andHurunui/Waiaumistakes. The failures in thePlandonot signal that the ‘collaborative’processwhich is thehallmarkof theCanterburyWaterManagementStrategy(CWMS) is not capableof deliveringsolutions superior to theprevious‘confrontational’ process, rather thesituationweare in is the result of theinitial unrealistic time frames imposedontheHurunuiWaiauZoneCommitteeandits community byGovernment, resulting inunintendedconsequences in thePlan.That is all history;wenowhavea

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Lending a hand . . . Denise Burton of Oxford (right) helps Teacher Srey in TnaltotoengVillage School, Cambodia. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Oxford farmers JohnandDeniseBurtonare rapt tohaveachieved their first goal ofone year’s operationof a village school inCambodia.Tnaltotoeng school, in apoor, rural

villagenear theworld famousAngkorWattemples just out of SiemReap, hadbeenclosed for someyearsdue to lackofwestern funds ­ theonly sourceof revenue.It nowschools 175 childrenaged five to

15 years for onehouradayof eveningclasses, teaching thenativeKhmerlanguageandEnglish.Manyof thesechildrenwouldotherwisehavenoschooling at all.In 2012DeniseandJohnvisited the

CambodianNGO,whichwas struggling tokeep several local schools open, anddecided thebestway tohelpwas to openoneof the closed schools andkeep it open.‘‘Basicallywewerea coupleof farmers

witha rangeofunused skills, kidsnearlyoff the credit card, looking for a greaterpurposeandwanting tohelppeoplenot asluckyasus.‘‘It didn’t take long inCambodia to find

apath that felt pretty right.‘‘We reckoned ifwecould get enough

people joining inwithuswecouldtogetherdoa lot of goodwhere it isneeded.‘‘Wewent through theprocess of setting

upacharity inNewZealand, put out somepublicity andwereamazedby thewonderful peoplewhocame tous seekingaway tohelpothers throughanorganisation they couldbelieve in.‘‘We really areheartened thatKiwis 4

CambodianKidshas so fardonewhat itset out todo.Howgood is it to stand inaclassroom full of keen, lively kids,makingthemost of their chanceat educationandknowing this is all happeningbecauseofthe careandefforts of youandyour fellow

supporters,’’ says John.John says thepriority now is to raise the

funds to keep these children in school.Thecouplehave found it hasnot been

without its challenges in termsof a totallydifferent languageandcultureplus anindistinct linebetweenhonesty and therampant corruption rooted inevery facetof life andbusiness inCambodia.Theneed to start fromscratch tobuild

theever­important contacts and respectthatmake thewheels turn inanew landtakes timeandeffort.‘‘Wewere inCambodia for 28days

recently andhadaround30meetings inthat time, all of themvery fruitful andaimedatmaking life better for ourchildren’s families. Aswe’rewideningourfocus tobring inorganisations tohelp liftourpeople’s livelihoods inareas liketoilets,water, agriculture, healthetc,weareworking to get to know thepeopleandthe leaders of our 8000 strong community.‘‘Youcan imaginehowuseful and

fulfilling this is, especially as John islearning theKhmer languagewhich isreally starting to opendoors.WeareworkingwithourMinistry ofForeign

Affairs,whohaveanactiveNewZealandAidprogramme inourarea, to focus someof their projects onour community. So farit’s looking encouraging.’’Lookingahead,DeniseandJohnaimat

improving the level of educationofferedand strengthening the community aroundtheir school.Theybelieve thebest input is education

inall itsmany forms.‘‘Whenwearen’t aroundanymore,we

hope tohave left a community that patsitself on theback for all it has achieved topermanently and sustainably to grow itslivelihoodsand its ability to educate itschildren.Thatwill beour reward.’’A chancemeeting in aSiemReapcafe

withRotarian JockStruthers fromNelsonled toDeniseandJohnhelpingRotaryPhnomPenhwitha specialmedicalprogramme they run forMEC(meningoencephalitis) sufferers.This entailed locating children tucked

away in remote villageswhohaveadebilitatingbrain fluid cyst spilling fromtheir foreheads.Anearlydeath, hideouslooks andanexistenceas a social outcastareall changedbyRotary’s life­changingand freeprogrammegivingaccess to afairly routineoperationbyFrenchdoctorsinPhnomPenh.DeniseandJohnweretaken through thePhnomPemhChildren’sHospital to see this first hand.Kiwis 4CambodianKidswill bemeeting

to celebrate, informand lookaheadat 2pmSunday,November 9, 2014, 585WairakeiRd,RussleyBusinesssPark,Christchurch.All supporters, friendsandanyoneat all

are invited tobe transported toTnaltotoengVillageCambodia throughpictures andenthusiastic tales.Formoreinformationphone/ text 027 499 3149orcheckoutFacebookatwwwkiwis4cambodia.org.nz..

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U.S.A. Day preparations . . . Classic car enthusiast Trevor Scott gets his 1962 Ford Thunderbird ready for last year’s display of Americancars. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Hotrods, cars, trucks andmilitaryvehicles will be travelling the highwaysand byways toWoodend on Sunday,November 2.Cadillacs, Buicks, Pontiacs andFords

will be among the line up converging onthe town for the annual CanterburyClassic Car Club’s U.S.A. Daymeet atGladstone Park.The event had humble beginnings

with the inaugural American SpringCruise being held by the club in October1996. Ninety six vehicles attended andthe profits were shared between theclub and theNewBrighton Pierrestoration fund.The following yearwas evenmore

successful with 114 American carsdating from the 1920’s right up to 1997attending theNovember rally.This was held atWaikuku beachwith

all American cars aswell as the publicinvited to join in. Entry feewas $6 andall entrants were given a complimentaryvoucher for a hot dog and a drink.A name change ­ America Classic Car

Club ­meet and eat ­ came about inNovember 2000with themeet held atWaikukuBeach and in 2002U.S.ADaywas declared by the American carenthusiasts who continued to flock tothemeet.In 2003 a total of 272 cars turned out

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numbers of vehicles continues to climbsteadily withmore than 400 enteringand enjoying the day in recent times.Battery Town is themajor sponsor of

the event where there are trade stalls,entertainment for the children and the

amazing array of American cars ondisplay.The judges have told the organising

committee their task as judges getsharder each year as the selection of carsgetsmore andmore interesting and the

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OnLabourweekend1984,GaryandLyndseyMillar, alongwith twoyoungchildrenarrived inWaikari to takeovertheWaikariGarage.Thirty years later and the family owned

andoperatedbusiness is still going strongand thisweekend friendsandclientswillgather at theworkshop to celebrate.Thegarage is oneof theoldest

businesses inWaikari to still be running,having startedover ahundredyears ago.In theearly 1900s,FrankKennard

opened theWaikariGarageand in 1910 itwas takenoverbyBertMercer.Bertshifted to theWestCoast in 1920 to startthe first airline serviceand sold the garagetoHarryPapps.He in turn sold toCharlieSurridge in

the 30s and thenbrothersGilbert andEugeneEcroydbought thebusiness in1935.In 1984,GaryandLyndseypurchased

thebusiness fromEugene, at 75, hewasonly selling fuel fivedays aweekanddidn’t haveaworkshop.Eugenehadahousenext to the garage,

whichhe subdividedoff and lived inuntilhis 100th year,Gary andLyndsey’s sonCraig bought thehouseandnow livesthereaswell asworkingas a technicianfor thebusiness.ThenaBPbrandedgarage,Garyand

Lyndseyopenedaworkshopandbeganselling fuel sevendays aweek.At that timeitwas theonly garagebetweenAmberleyandSprings Junction tobeopenonweekends.On theeveof their 20thwedding

anniversary, tragedy struckwhen the

building caught fire andeverythingwasburnt to the ground.Thebuildingwasonly insured for

indemnity and theplant alsowell underinsured.Gary says if itwasn’t for the support of

BP,whohad thepumps runningagainwithinaweek, and the support from localswith the cleanup, he is sure theywouldn’tbe inbusiness today.In 2006,WaikariAuto services joined

theGASbrandandhave remainedwiththemsince.In theearlydays of business,Garydid

all themechanicalwork,Lyndsey ran thepumps, shopandoffice and sonCraig,until hewent to schoolwasdad’s helper.After a fewyearsGaryemployedan

apprentice.Now thegaragehasCraig andSimonAitkenworkingas technicians,whileGarymanages theworkshopandhelpingwhenneeded.Two localsworkpart time in the shop,

givingLyndsey time todoother things.GaryandLyndsey’s daughter, Janine,

livesnearChristchurchwithherhusband,where they runanoverdimensional (oversized trucks) piloting servicewhich

operates throughoutNewZealand.TheMillarshavealwaysbeen involved

in the community,withGary joining thenewly formedRuralFire team in1993asa tankerdriver andbecominga rural fireofficer in 2002.He isnow theDeputyPrincipalRural

FireOfficer for theHurunuiDistrictCouncil.In 1976,Gary joinedLions as a charter

memberand thenHawardenWaikariLions,wherehehasbeenpresident threetimesand is currently secretary.Lyndseyalso got involved in community

life andhasbeenamemberofRuralWomen for 33 years and is on theCanterburyManagementCommittee.Anatural singer, Lyndseyhasbeenpart

of theHurunuiTheatreGroup for 13 years,bothon the stageandbehind the scenesmanagingprops.Livingona lifestyle block just out of

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sophisticatedwith their computerprogrammesand theequipmentneeded toanalyse them, the garage still has its fairshareof bikes, quads, lawnmowers,chainsaws, rideonsand farm trucks tolookafter aswell as older vehicles.Theworkshop isnot only aplacewhere

things get fixed, but it also aplacewherelocals stop for a yarnandpass the timeofday.With sonCraigworking towardstakingover theworkshop,WaikariAutoServices couldwell bearound for another30 years in theMillar family.

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Diagnostic check . . . Deans Auto Electric apprentice Jake Keetley checks a truck’sdiagnostics with the new diagnostic truck scanner. PHOTO: DAVID HILL.

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First to the bend . . . Duncan Egglestoneflies the local flag high.

Racing to the line . . . Angus Parish was placed third in the 250cc production class.

Local riders were prominent at theNewZealandATVNational championshipsheld at Amberley onOctober 25 and 26.It was the first time the Canterbury

ATVClub had hosted the national eventwhich turned into a great two days forlocal riders on a brilliant local track justoutside the township.Local legend IanFfitch, took out the

premiere title in style, convincinglybeating theKeegan brothers from theNorth Island and fellow clubmemberCraig Cos.Angus Parish, racing in the 250cc

production series, came in third in justhis first season racing against a strongfield of experienced national riders.SamRider took out first place in the

450cc production class whileHollyParishwas fifth in the 125cc productionclass andCaitlyn andEllie Parishwereeighth and tenth respectively in theminiquads.DuncanEgglestone, who is in his first

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Lighting up the Waiau Sky . . . Fireworks light up the night sky at last year’s event.PHOTO: ANDY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY.

North Canterbury’s Fortnight of Funwill endwith a flourish over the nextfour days.The Christmas Country Fetewill host

visitors fromnear and far today(Thursday, October 30) while Art in aGarden also opens at Flaxmere, nearHawarden, and runs until Sunday,November 2.With over 70 entries, themajestic

gardenswill be transformed into anoutdoor sculpture extravaganza, whilethe convertedwoolshedwill house art,pottery and glass, jewellery, silver andfurniture.On Saturday the skies will light up

overWaiau for the annualWaiauCommunity Fireworks event, which hasbeen running for the past 21 years.It is being held at theWaiauRugby

grounds and is run by a smallenthusiastic committeewith the help oftheWaiauVolunteer Fire Brigade.But committee chair Kirsten Scarlet

says a huge amount of work happensthroughout the year tomake the techni­coloured extravaganza a success.This includes fundraising and

applying for grants ­ to ensure there isenough in the coffers tomake the nightone to remember ­ booking stalls andentertainment to organising volunteers,ordering the fireworks andchoregraphing setting up the display forthe night.The event continues to grow in

popularity and numbers ­ possibly as aresult of the price increase of personalfireworks and their availability,togetherwith the stricter regulations forpublic events.‘‘TheWaiau display is done by

qualified pyrotechnics and thecommittee ensures the safetyregulations aremet and any riskminimised asmuch as possible in orderto bring the community the safest show

possible,’’ saysMs Scarlet.Last year the largest crowd ever

turned out and things look to be on trackto equal that, if not better that this year.

However, the committee is working hardto ensure the ‘‘the community feel andfamily orientated’’ nature of the event isnot lost as this is what the annual event

is well known for. To cater for the largercrowds the committee has organisedextra entertainment for the childrenand young at heart, including inflatableclimbingwalls and zorb balls, alongsidethe regularMini jeeps, pony rides, andbouncy castles. Children’s entertainerMelanie Poppinswill wow theyoungsters with hermagic showsthroughout the evening and local band‘Test of Time’ will play. Patrons arewelcome to get up and boogie or just sitback and enjoy the atmosphere.Ms Scarlet says people are also

welcome to bring their own picnics orgas barbecues to cook their own food buttherewill also be a variety of food anddrinks available on site as well.‘‘Making themost of theHalloween

celebrations children are invited tocome inHalloween costumewith prizesfor various catagories awarded on thenight,’’ she says.People bringing vehicles are asked to

respect those directing car parking andtraffic flow as they are essential toensuring safety on the grounds.‘‘Wewould like to thankNZSafety for

sponsoring the committeemembers andparking teamwithHi Viz vests to helpmake them identifiable among thecrowd and easily spotted for thosewithany questions or concerns.’’The rugby club grounds are on the

LeaderRoad and the gates will open at5pm. Entry is $10 per person or $40 percar. Pre­schoolers are free. Dogs andpersonal fireworks, including sparklers,must be left at home.A photograph runwith a previous

story on the fireworks did not name thephotographer.The photo, which accompanies this

article, was taken by AndyBrownPhotography. TheNews apologies foromitting his name in its October 16issue.

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SHEEP / BEEF TRAINING - Level 5 - Farm SmarterFarmSafe is delivering a Farm Smarter programme inconjunction with the Open Polytechnic.

Successful trainees will achieve a National Certificate inAgriculture (Production Management) Level 5 qualification (inSheep, Cattle Strand).

The basis of the course are;

• Feeding and Feed budgeting• Goal setting and action plans• High performance farms and benchmarking

with other topics along the way to support these three majortopics.

This is a 72 to 88 credit programme delivered over 12 to 14months (dependent on unit standard combinations).

There are limited places available for this pilot course which isfully funded by scholarship, no additional fees to trainees.

Courses start in November 2014 and run in venues central to thesuccessful applicants.

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Kerbside collection up fordebate in the Waimakariri

Preference . . . Views are beingsought on kerbside collection in theWaimakariri District.

By KIT CARSON

Waimakariri residents are beingasked for their views on kerbsidecollection of waste and recyclingmaterial within the district.Public consultation is under

way and runs through toNovember 7.Options available include the

present weekly refuse bagcollection and fortnightlywheelie bin pick­up, a two binoption allowing for weeklydisposal of refuse andrecyclables fortnightly, or threebins, the third providing formixed organic waste.The first option, at an

estimated annual cost of $260,appears the least likely to bepursued by theWaimakaririDistrict Council, givencompelling evidence thatcollectors face far greater threatof injury through liftingunexpectedly heavy bags and thepresence of sharp objects inthem.The second option, at an

estimated $290, lessens thechance of injuries to collectors,allows for disposal of greatervolumes of rubbish and has thepotential to reduce illegaldumping.Option three, at an estimated

$355, offers themostcomprehensive service.Residents are invited to

indicate the preference bycompleting a feedback formavailable on the council’swebsite, and in printed form atits offices and service centres.Drop­in sessions to assist

people in understanding theoptions are also planned forOxford, Kaiapoi andRangiora.Residents are asked to signal

whether theywould like to seetheir preferred optionimplemented in 2016, 2018 or at a

later date.Feedbacks results will be

presented to council’s hazardouswasteworking party in lateNovember, with itsrecommended option going tofull council for deliberation inthe draft long termplan earlynext year.Reporting to thismonth’s

councilmeeting, solidwasteassetmanagerKittyWaghornsaid administration of theexisting kerbside collectionsystem involved several councildepartments andwas time­consuming.

Refuse bags attractedcomplaints about their‘‘nuisance value’’ and cost.‘‘Additionally, manual

collection of bags has a highinjury risk to the collectioncontractor.’’MsWaghorn said therewas

also a growing communityexpectation the council shouldprovide bin collection service,particularly fromnew residentsmoving into the district fromChristchurch.It was unclear, though,

whether thosewanting such alevel of servicewould accept ahigher charge in rates to provideit.She noted proposed changes to

health and safety regulationswould putmore responsibility onthe council tominimise the riskof injury to collectioncontractors.‘‘The status quo is therefore

not being offered as a long termoption during the proposedfeedback process.’’‘‘Themost effectiveway to

reduce the risk by about 90percent is to change our rubbishcollection from amanual bagcollection to an automated bincollection.’’MsWaghorn saidwaste audits

in 2012 showed that the largestpotentially divertible componentof rubbish being sent to landfillwas organic waste ­ gardenmaterial and food scraps.‘‘Education is an important

factor in reducingwaste, but it isdifficult tomeasure howmuchchange is beingmade tobehaviour through educationprogrammes alone.‘‘Themost effectiveway for the

council to divert waste fromlandfill would be to provide acollection system that willseparate organics from therubbish at the source.’’

Well, the rules arequite simple:Never giveup.When I firstwrote aboutmy

lung cancerback inAugust, andthepossibilities ahead, I likenedit to ahurdles race, andwhile afewwouldbeknockedover, theobjectivewas tobreak the tapeattheend.With theprospect of surgery

being ruledout early in thepiece,Iwas relieved to report a fewweeks later, that thedatehadbeen set for combinedchemo/radiotherapy treatment,radiation fivedays aweek,withacombinationof the twoonceaweek, a total of 30 radiationandsix chemo.Start datewas set down for

Monday, September 15, andafterthe series of tests I hadbeenthrough, Iwas cheerfullythinking, yes at last. Thecombined treatment approachwaswhat Iwashoping for. Thenfate intervened.The final seriesof scansandX­rayshad revealedsomethingpossiblyuntowardoutside the tumour. So itwasback to thehospital again tohavesome fluiddrawnoff the suspectarea.Aday later, things changed

markedly. Thenurse specialistassigned tomecalled to say theradiation specialistwantedachatwithme.That chat revealed the suspect

fluid contained live cancer cells,so out thewindowwent thecombined treatment approach,witha short, sharp set of 12radiation treatments beingdecidedon.Quite simply, treatmentwitha

possible curativeoutcomewasgone, replacedwithwhatamounted topalliative treatment,albeit fairly forceful.So, the 12blasts have comeand

gone. Itwasn’t at all painful, andashasbeen the case through thejourney so far, the radiationtherapy staff, like theircolleagues elsewhere, havebeencourteous, caringand totallyprofessional. Thanks amillionfolks. Thanksalso for youreffortsin arrangingmy treatment so Icould spendagoodpart of thedayatworkand still avoid thebulkof rushhour traffic. Thesame toTheNews team forbeingsoaccommodatingwhileputtingupwithmy sometimes less thanrational behaviourSideeffects from the treatment

vary frompatient topatient. Inmycase, therehasbeen lethargy­ somepeoplemight say Ihavealwaysbeena tiredbeggar, veryitchy skin, somedifficultyswallowinganda little shortnessof breath.Foodhasnothad its usual

attraction, butmywifeSally hasdonewondersproducingawidevariety of ‘‘soft stuff’’ tocompensate.I amhangingout for aprime

steak, though.Certainly, it hasnot beenanywherenearasbadasI expected. Sure, thereareoffdays, but that is just part of life.Speakingof life, remember:Always look on the bright side of

life . . .For life is quite absurdAnddeath’s the finalwordYoumust always face the

curtainwith a bowForget about your sin ­ give theaudience a grinEnjoy it ­it’s your last chance

anyhowI amnow looking towards

November 4, and thenextmeetingwithmyoncologist.Whoknowswhat thenewsmight be. Inanyevent, thehurdles race is farfromover.

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Sun shines on Northern A&P Show

Bigwinner . . . Macaulay,Champion Donkey, owned byGraeme and Sherryn Green, ofFlaxton Green in Fernside.

Big day out . . . A 46­day­old female calf fromWoolstone Park, inFernside, with Georgia Rhodes.

Rural Ambassador . . . Georgia Davies, Rural Ambassador for theNorthern A & P Show.

Old and the new . . . Farmmachinery from today and yesteryear on show in the Grand Parade.

Catching up . . . Northern A&P Association committeemembers (from left) Duncan Lundy, Morris Harris, juniorvice­president JeffreyMiles and LyndonMorris.

On duty . . . Julia Cottrell, Clerk of the Course, riding Rocky.

Snooze time . . . Four piglets having a snooze in the popular farmyardsection.

The sun shone on theNorthernAgricultural and Pastoral Show,as thewind stayed away. TheNews reporter Shelley Caldwell­Topp popped alongwith camerain hand.

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Fun for all at Rangiora Showgrounds

Fun time . . . Angela Lee, of Christchurch, with her sons Zach (2, front), and Xavier (4)enjoying a day out.

Champion team . . . Peter Binnie, of Southbridge, and his dog Clyde, after winning thesheep dog trials final.

Equine ambulance . . . St John Ambulance horses Phantom, ridden by Hannah Hawes (left)and Frank, ridden by CoreyMills, during the Grand Parade.

Great fun . . . AimeeWatson (5), of Christchurch, rides on theMerry­Go­Round.

All clear . . . Ann Ferriman riding The Pope.

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Kaikoura electorate officeto be based in Blenheim

Mr Smith.

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith saysthe relocation of the Blenheimelectorate office, following theclosure of the Amberleyelectorate office, will betterservice the electorate.‘‘After reviewing the current

electorate processes, it becameclear we could better meet theneeds of Kaikoura constituentsby reallocating the Kaikouraelectorate office,’’ he says.Mr Smith said the Amberley

office was only open ten hourseach week, which led to manyconstituents accessing the

Waimakariri electorate officeinstead.‘‘As a large portion of the

Kaikoura population isconcentrated in Blenheim, theBlenheim electorate office isshifting to a more accessibleand visible site. He will holdclinics in most of the townshipsin the electorate rather thanhave an Amberley based office.However, he is happy to meetconstituents in Amberley.‘‘All they have to do is give my

office a call to make anappointment.’’

Growing rollcapped at 100Kaikoura SuburbanSchool’s growing schoolroll has reached 100 for thefirst time in a century.PrincipalMichelle

Spencer says shewasthrilled to enroll the 100thstudent last week, whichhas reaffirmed the school’sposition as having thelargest primary school rollin theKaikoura district.She says the last time the

school had 100 students was101 years ago.The school’s growth saw a

new classroomand a newcentral hub, including anew library, built last year.It is also the only school intheKaikoura district withan enrollment zone, withthe school roll capped at100.‘‘The cap is just a guide,

as obviously we have toaccept children from anyfamilies whomove into thezone. But it meanswe arenowhaving to declinechildrenwho live outside

the zone for the first time,’’Mrs Spencer says.The district’s next largest

primary school, KaikouraPrimary School has 80students. KaikouraMayorWinstonGray has suggestedmerging theKaikouradistrict’s primary schoolson theKaikoura PrimarySchool site as ‘‘a centre ofexcellence’’.Mrs Spencer declined to

comment onMrGray’sproposal, as she ismovingon at the end of the year,but says she is proud ofwhat she has achieved ineight years at the school.‘‘When I first came here

in 2007we had 27 kids, sonow I am leaving at the endof the yearwith the schoolin a good space.’’She also introduced the

annualWhaleRun as afundraiser for the school.It has grown into one of

the district’s largest events,attracting a record 460runners this year.

Cooper’s workacknowledgedFederatedFarmersacknowledges the goodworkdone by retiring Silver FernFarms’ Chief ExecutiveKeithCooper. Silver FernFarms is abig contributor toNewZealand’s number twomerchandise export, redmeat.‘‘Keith Cooper’s larger than

life personality will be sorelymissed,’’ says Rick Powdrell,FederatedFarmersMeat andFibre Chairperson.‘‘Like all of us, Keithwas not

without his faults but herewasa guywho at least had a visionfor the redmeat industry andwas prepared to back himselfand Silver FernFarms.’’Mr Powdrell saidMr Cooper

used his leadership positionto innovate in terms ofbrandedmeal sized packagedportions through to theKotahifreight procurement,management and optimisationjoint venturewith Fonterra.‘‘He even advertised

brandedmeat products on

television usingwit and notcliche.‘‘Keith’s time at the helm of

Silver FernFarms coincidedwith some of theworst times tobe in redmeat, which has nowgivenway to some of the bestof times. I think ourmemberswill be looking to hissuccessor for how betterrecent returns can be locked­in and built upon.’’Mr Cooperwas leaving a

leaner and hungrier SilverFernFarms, which, if pressreports are correct, may beturning the corner financially.‘‘One thing about Keith is

that you knewwhere you stoodwith him.‘‘Hewas not afraid to have a

position andwhile at timesthat positionmay not havebeen one that FederatedFarmers or ourmembersalways liked, at least youcould talk to him straight.‘‘We also don’t thinkwe’ve

heard the last of KeithCooper,’’ Mr Powdrell says.

Beef in TexasTheTrans PacificPartnershipwas a hot topicwhen themembers of theFiveNations Beef Alliance gottogether in Texas recently.Beef +LambNewZealand

chief executiveDr ScottChampion sayswhile the TPPnegotiations did not look likeconcluding any time soon, it isthe one thing that would giveall five countries bettermarket access for beefexports, making it a priority.TheFiveNations Beef

Alliance is a group of beefproducers fromNewZealand

(represented byBeef +LambNZ), Australia, United States,Canada andMexico. Togetherthese five nations account forabout half of theworld’s beefexports.Dr Champion says the

group’s focus is improvedtrading conditions and theelimination of tariffs. Thework the alliance has beendoing in relation to the TPPnegotiation is a particularlygood demonstration of how itcan be useful for Kiwifarmers toworkwith otherfarmers offshore.

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EnvironmentCanterburygives approvalto Farm PlanEnvironment Canterburyhas approved another farmenvironment plan templateunder the proposedLandandWaterRegional Plan.The templatewas

developed as a jointinitiative byOpuhaWaterLtd (OWL),WaimakaririIrrigationLtd (WIL) andwebdevelopment companyZoomRoom Interactive.The application is an

online tool formembers oftheir irrigation schemes touse.OWL supplies irrigation

water to some 250shareholders covering16,000 hectares in theOpihicatchment in SouthCanterbury.WIL supplies 200

shareholders covering18,000 hectares in theWaimakariri District.Acknowledging the

quality of the template,Environment CanterburyChief ExecutiveBillBayfield saidOWLandWILhadmet all therequirements of Schedule 7of the proposedLand&WaterRegional Plan.‘‘Wehope the farm

environment plans thatcome from this template arevaluable both for farmersand for the companies,’’ MrBayfield says..‘‘ThePlan is a primary

deliverymechanismof theCanterburyWaterManagement Strategy.It is therefore reassuring

to see in this template amethodology thatwillenable development ofplans identifying actual andpotential environmentaleffects and risks toproperties, addresses thoseeffects and risks, and has ahigh likelihood ofappropriately avoiding,remedying ormitigatingthem.’’OWLChief Executive

TonyMcCormick says he isdelighted that the farmenvironment plan had beenrecognised asmeeting thestandard set by

Environment Canterbury.‘‘Itmeans farmer

shareholders are nowableto qualify theirresponsibilities under theproposedLand&WaterRegional Plan aswell asmeet our standards for bestpractice irrigation,’’he says.The templatewill be

rolled out over the next fewyears to all ourshareholders.WILGeneralManager

BrentWalton saidWIL andOWLhad chosen to developan online template toenable efficient recording,reporting andupdating ofinformation.‘‘We believe it could be

transferable to otherschemes or industrygroups,’’ he says.Under the proposedLand

andWaterRegional Plan, afarmenvironment planwillneed to be produced in anycircumstanceswhere anapplication for consent tofarm is required.‘‘There are several

situationswhere a consentwill be needed at differenttimes in future, dependingon howat riskwater qualityis in the zonewhere theproperty is located,’’ MrBayfield says..‘‘Irrespective of the rules,

we encourage all farmers toprepare farmenvironmentplans. Theywill helpidentify environmental andbusiness risks andplanningfor theirmanagement.Internationalmarkets are

increasingly demandingproven sustainability, andfarmenvironment plans areoneway to demonstratethis.’’Formore information on

the proposedLand&WaterRegional Plan, go towww.ecan.govt.nz/lwrp, andon farmenvironment plansspecifically,www.ecan.govt.nz/lwrp­farmersFor information onOWL,

go towww.opuhawater.co.nz, andonWIL,www.wil.co.nz

Windstorm damage leads to researchLast year’swindstorms, estimatedtohavedamagedmore than800irrigators, havepromptedaninsurance companyandLincolnUniversity towork together toinvestigatehow farmersprotectedtheir irrigators.FMGInsuranceanda research

teamat theuniversity are surveyingmore than400 farmers in thehopeofprovidingadviceand reducingthe risks of damage to irrigators inthe future.Speakingat theGreat Irrigation

Challengeheldby IrrigationNewZealand inAshburton thismonth,loss adjusterPhilipGrose saidFMGhad261 claims fordamagedirrigators at a total cost of $7.6million.Ninetypercent of the irrigators

were repairedwithin sevenmonths.

Thewindstormswereestimatedtohave cost the insurance industry$68million in claims,with 1000clients affectedand2400 claims forbuildings, houses and irrigationequipment.FMGbusinessdevelopment

managerKevinMalcolmsaidpreliminary results from the surveyshowed58percent of irrigators hadnodamage.Of theothers, thedamagewas to corner arms in 25%of cases, the complete system in23%of cases and the last fewspansin 24%of cases.The survey indicated that

pointing the irrigator longitudinallyin adownwinddirectionwouldreduce the surfaceareaexposed tothewind,with 75%of clientswhodid this not needing tomakeaclaim,he said.

Farmers should create at leastoneparking spaceon the farmandmove irrigators into the space in theoff seasonorwhen severeweatherwarningswere released.Anchoringthe irrigatorwouldalsohelp, alongwithprotecting corner armsandoverhangs. Theworst anglebetween spansor corner armsandthewinddirectionwas 90degrees.MrMalcolmacknowledged itwas

oftenhard tomove irrigators intolineor out of thewind, but theyshouldbeanchoredaswell aspossible.Other issues affecting irrigators

were the slopeandgradient offarms, thepositionof neighbouringshelter belts, and the locationofundulatinghills or surroundingvalleys. The results of the surveyaredue tobe released soon.

Sharing viewsTwo community forums inWoodend and Rangiora inearly November, will helpshare views and shape thepriorities for theWaimakariri District’scommunity developmentover the next 10 years.Hosted by Community

Development staff the firstwill be held onWednesday,November 5 from 9.30am to12 noon at theWoodendCommunity Centre, SchoolRoad, Woodend.The second will be in the

Gateway New Life Church, 2

Denchs Road, Southbrookon November 6 and will runfrom 6.30pm to 9pm.The community

development team says it istimely to hold the forums asthe district is growingrapidly and there is a needto look ahead into the futureand identify priorities thatwill reflect a community anddistrict that is welcomingand connected, safe, happy,healthy and accessible toall. For more informationphoneMadeleine Burdon 03311 8900 ext 8899.

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Special Guest: Te Radar Boutique Stalls Delicious Food Live Music

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Garden experience . . . Visitors enjoy their surrounds as they browse around stalls at last year’s Oxford Country Garden Fete. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

By ROBYNBRISTOW

Ribblesdale Gardens will open to thepublic on Sunday, November 2, for thethird annual Oxford Country GardenFete.Owned byDenise andRobin

Illingworth, the 1.6ha of gardens havebeen developed overmore than 25years and provide an ideal setting forthe 50 plus stalls expected on the day.Denise along withWendyDoody,

began the event in 2012 at the corner ofBarracks andOxfordRoads, to‘‘promote Oxford as a qualitydestination for visitors’’.With the help of family the event has

become one people now add to theircalendar as a great event to do someearly Christmas shopping in thepeaceful surrounds of the gardenwhichmoves from one landscape to thenext.Each area is special ranging from a

fragrant garden, hosta haven andsecret garden to a stumpery, nativegarden, a butterfly boudoir andmagnificent azalea and rhododendrongardens.A feature of this year’s event will be

theMaster of Ceremonies, TeRadar,(Andrew J Lumsden) an awardwinningsatirist, documentarymaker, writer,stage and screen director, an amateurhistorian and‘‘failed gardener’’, whowill no doubt be in awe of the beautifulgardens hewill find himself in.For those wanting to sit and enjoy the

surroundsAshley and the Classicswillprovide entertainment.Stall holders fromDannevirke to

Dunedin will be attending the fetewhich this year will only run for oneday from 10am to 4pm.The Fete supports the Oxford

Volunteer Fire Brigade, Oxford SearchandRescue, whowill be on the gateand helping with parking and theCancer Society has a free stall site.In the two years since the first fete a

total of $11,000 has been returned tothe community from funds raised.

Denise says the garden ­ a‘‘gardeners garden’’ ­ is looking greatandwill provide a fantastic backdropto the goods on sale that range fromfashion, jewellery and soaps to gardenfurniture, plants and Christmasgoodies.There will also be plenty to tempt the

taste buds with the Oxford Lions Clubproviding the catering along with otherstallholders. The gates open at 10am

and close 4pm. Entry is adults $15 andchildren under 12 free. No dogs, apartfrom guide gods allowed. Formoreinformation visitribblesdalegardens.co.nz.

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New classrooms . . . The initial concept design of new school classrooms at KaikouraPrimary School.

Final design awaitedTheKaikouraPrimarySchool is in a stateof organised chaosas itwaits forwork tobeginonnewrelocatable classrooms.The schoolwas chosenearlier this year

to receivebrandnewrelocatablebuildingsto replace its four classrooms, library andadministrationbuildings aspart of aMinistry ofEducationpilot scheme to trialnew transportable classrooms.DeputyprincipalHelenVoice says the

staff roomandofficehavebeen relocatedintoportacoms toallowwork tobeginonthe$1.5million redevelopment,while thestudents are continuing to occupyanoldclassroomblockwhichwill eventually bedemolished.She says the schoolhasmetwith the

architects and iswaiting for the finalsignedoff design,whichwill beplacedonsome largeboards at the school, sopubliccanview thedesign.The80 student schoolis 60­years­old and is overdue formaintenancewith the school’s oldestbuildingsdatingback to the 1950s. Theexistingbuildingshavea flat roof designwhichhasdeterioratedwithhigh

corrosion.Theministry initially said thebuildings

wouldbe finished this year aspart of anational trial involving a coupleof otherSouth Island schools, but it ismore likelyworkwill start next year. Thebuildings aredesigned tobe transportable, so they canbemovedoradded to schools as they grow.PrincipalBrucePaganattendeda

conferenceonmodern learningenvironments andMrsVoice says thepossibilities ‘‘arequite exciting’’.She is awareofKaikouraMayorWinston

Gray’s ideaof a centreof excellence toincorporate theKaikouradistrict’sprimary schools on theKaikouraPrimarySchool site, at the cornerofKillarneyStreet andEsplanade.‘‘Wewould certainlywelcome it here,

butwehavehadnodiscussionswith theministry, so I don’t think it is evenbeinglookedat themoment.But this is certainlythe ideal location.Whereelse in theworldcanyou take thekids across the roadandseehumpbackwhales swimming? It’s theideal openair classroom.’’

Landmark award . . . TheWaimakariri Landmarks team, Rachel Tregurtha (left), HelenStanley, JanWatts, Judith Hoult, Jean Turvey and David Ayers (absent Leith Newell),received a Canterbury Heritage Award last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Landmark awardEfforts to celebrate the significanceofhistoricWaimakariri buildingshasbeenrecognised.Waimakariri’s Landmarks team

received the ‘‘HeritageChampionAward’’ at theVeroCanterburyHeritageAwardsheld in thenewly renovatedKnoxChurchbuilding inChristchurchlastweek.TheCanterburyHeritageAwardsare

heldevery twoyears to recogniseexcellence inheritage retentionandconservation, heritage tourismandheritageeducation.Theheritagechampionaward recognises advocacybya groupor individual in thepreservationof aheritageorwahi tapu site orincreasingpublic awareness of heritageandbicultural heritage issues.TheLandmarksProgrammewas

established in 2001 to recognisebuildings, sites and structures of historicsignificance in theWaimakariri district.

It is apartnershipbetween theWaimakaririDistrictCouncil,RangioraandDistrictsEarlyRecordsSociety andtheKaiapoiDistrictHistorical Society.The teamresearcheshistoric

informationabout buildings ofsignificance to thedistrict. Todate theLandmarks teamhasplaced20plaquesonheritagebuildings, someofwhichhave sadly been lost as a result of theCanterbury earthquakes.Buildingswhichhave receiveda

Landmarksplaqueare showcasedonthewebsitelandmarks.waimakariri.govt.nz.Most ofthe sevenmembers of theLandmarksteamwerepresent at the ceremony toreceive theaward.Rangiora’sChamberGallerywas

highly commended in the ‘‘SeismicAward’’ category,while theRangioraTownHallwasalso a finalist in thatcategory.

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More accolades for local winemakers

Terry Copeland.

Accolade . . . Waipara Hills wonmore awards in the InternationalAromaticWine Competition ahead of the Canterbury A&P Show. FILE PHOTOS

JimHarre.

While several NorthCanterbury wines featureamong the medals, aMarlborough Gewurztraminerhas taken out the top spot inthe International AromaticWine Competition for thesecond year in a row.Lawson’s Dry Hills

Gewurztraminer 2013 wasawarded the SupremeChampionWine in ShowTrophy during judging onOctober 10 and 11.The competition which has

been running for 12 years ishosted by the CanterburyAgricultural and PastoralAssociation in conjunctionwith the Canterbury A&PShow.

Barbara Lawson foundedLawson’s Dry Hills in 1992 withher late husband Ross aftergrowing grapes on theirvineyard since 1980.AmongWaipara/Hurunui

wines to feature in the medalswere Georges Road Pinot Gris2013 (gold), Georges RoadRiesling 2012, Mud HouseEstate Waipara ValleyRiesling 2013, Terrace EdgeClassic Riesling 2012, WaiparaHills Equinox Riesling 3013,Waipara Hills Equinox PinotGris 2013, Omihi RoadGewurztraminer 2011, OmihiRoad Riesling 2009 (all silver),Mud HouseWaipara ValleyPinot Gris 2013 (bronze).Chairman of Judges Terry

Copeland was impressed by

the quality of wines entered,and in particular theGewurztraminer class as awhole.‘‘The competition has seen

the highest quality of winesentered since the competitionbegan 12 years ago.‘‘Thirty one gold medals

were awarded and the numberof varieties represented in thislist is the most comprehensivein the competition’s history.Nine different grape varietieswon gold medals, and theGewurztraminer class wassimply outstanding.‘‘It was very gratifying that

wines from an array of vintageswon prestigious medals. Thetrophy winning SauvignonBlanc was from the 2012

vintage and an absolutestunning wine.‘‘It shows the winemaking

industry is maturing and it’snot all about fresh punchywines and a desire to sell themthrough as quickly as possible.‘‘The overall quality of wines

and some great vintages foraromatic varieties over thepast few seasons havecombined well which isfantastic for the consumer toenjoy this summer.‘‘Riesling, as usual, was a

standout with two trophies andfour distinct styles emergedwith gold medals. Dry,medium, dessert sweet, andthe flinty Australian styles allshowed well.

‘‘In terms of fruit purity andelegant fragrant wines to drinkin the summer evenings, thesewines should convert a wholenew generation of winelovers.’’The competition is open to

all Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc,Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer,Viognier and other winevarieties including Muscat,Verdeldo, Arneis andSauvignon Gris, made in anaromatic style from anyinternationally recognisedregion.Judges awarded seven

section trophies and 290medals including 31 goldmedals, 88 silver and 173bronze medals from 369entries. All section trophywinners competed for the titleof Supreme ChampionWine inShow.Mr Copeland led a panel of

experienced judges for therigorous testing process.Judges included SamKim(wine writer), Kate Radburnd(CJ PaskWines), JimHarre(New ZealandWine Grower),Petter Evans (SherwoodEstate), Olly Masters (Misha’sVineyard and TripwireWineConsulting) and Jane Boyle(wine consultant, judgingpanellist Cuisine magazine).Judges also judged wine

from the entrants of theinaugural Riedel New ZealandYoungWinemaker of the YearCompetition. Nine youngwinemakers entered fromthroughout New Zealand andthe winner will be announcedduring the Canterbury show.

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New masonic lodgeaiming for next yearA newMasonic Lodge will be open inRangiora by Christmas 2015, all goingaccording to plan.The new building will be on the old

site at 132 Percival Street inRangiora.Although plans for the new lodge

have yet to be drawn up, it will mostlikely be three storeys high, have a‘‘community space’’ and big windowsto encompass the view of VictoriaPark across the road.The former lodge, a Heritage New

Zealand listed building, wasdemolished in August 2013, after itwas irreparably damaged during theFebruary 22, 2011, earthquake.RangioraMasonic Lodge secretary

Norm Shore says while ‘‘the externalskin of the building looked okay’’there was significant internaldamage.‘‘It had to come down. It was just not

a safe building to be in,’’ he says.‘‘We are drawing up plans to

rebuild and hope to start within threemonths. We knowwhat we want.‘‘We have some sketches but not

anything we could put forward as aconcept plan yet,’’ he says.The constructionmight not start

until after Christmas, and they havebeen told the rebuild will take about10months.‘‘The world is full of optimists but

we certainly hope to be in the newbuilding before Christmas next year,’’Mr Shore says.‘‘We will be providing a community

space. It will be a hall with acommercial kitchen for anybody whowants to use it.’’

The Freemasons are a community­minded group, Mr Shore says.‘‘We are not a profit­making

organisation,’’ he says.‘‘ We are amember of Rangiora

Promotions now and we are one of theolder organisations around.’’They were also fully aware of the

quality of their site and want the newlodge to do it justice.‘‘We are aiming for a good quality

property there,’’ Mr Shore says.The former building, Ashley Lodge

No. 28, was built in 1881. It wasdesigned and built by Masons andcost around £585, with a section priceof £120.Mr Shore says the Rangiora

Freemasons were looking forward togetting back into their own building.‘‘We are currently going up to the

AmberleyMasonic Lodge for ourmeetings. Our home is Rangiora andwewant to get back into our home,’’he said.During the interimWaiYouth, a

group of young volunteers working onthe 7400 Upgrade projects, has beengiven an open­ended free lease on thevacant site to give budding NorthCanterbury entertainers a place toperform.Mr Shore said the Freemasons were

happy to have been able to provide aplace forWaiYouth while the site wasempty.Once building plans were finalised

WaiYouth would be given plenty ofnotice to vacate the site to make wayfor construction.However, in themeantime they

wished themwell in their ventures.

Youth networkingNetworking . . . Waimakariri Youth Council members recently networkedwith theWellington Youth Council. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Waimakariri’s youth council recentlytravelledWellington to network onyouth issues.Waimakariri District Council youth

development co­ordinator Tina Currysays the trip was opportunity networkwith theWellington Youth Council tolook at ways for youth councils in NewZealand to work together to findsolutions for youth issues such as childpoverty, alcohol and drugs misuse,transportation and a range of otherconcerns.‘‘Youth council is our future leaders,

so it is a great idea to network and shareideas,’’ Tina says.WYC chairwoman Tayla Reece says it

was an amazing weekend.‘‘We got somuch done. This wasmy

first time inWellington. We networked,visited the beehive, we were hosted bytheMinistry of Youth Development,plus we found time for a team buildingprogramme and the icing on the cake iswe spent the Sunday afternoon at thefestival of light before returning home.‘‘I speak for everyone when I say we

all came back buzzing and rearing togo.’’Tina says theWaimakariri Youth

Council (WYC) intends to stage the firstever youthmedia summit in NewZealand to bring together youthcouncils, radio, television, print media,youth workers, police, councillors andMPs to address the negative image ofyoung people and put concepts andactions in place to change perception.

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ScottManson.

Plyable LtdBuildings Supplies is a family business on themove.Situated at 331 FlaxtonRoad, Rangiora, it was established

four years ago as a supplier of plywood, formply, nails, screwsand fittings to name a few of the building supplies its in stock.But earlier this year it branched out into tyres ­ Kumho and

Goodride Tyres.Chris and LisaManson run the busy Plyable Ltd, while

their son joined the business eightmonths ago, and openedthe tyre business on site.Chris says Plyable Ltd, which is extremely busy as the

rebuild gathersmomentum, but adding the tyre business onsite allowed Scott to join them in business.Scott brings a background ofmotoring to the tyre business

having been a race car driver inNewZealand andPortugaland is a formerNewZealand and South IslandKartsportchampion.He currently races a car atWoodfordGlen.Scott offers a full tyre service fromFlaxtonRoad ­ repairs,

fitting new tyres and balancing ­ for four­wheel drives and cars.He has taken extensive courses on tyres and brings awealth of knowledge and experience from the

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Rugs For All walks of life

Colleen Adam.

Rugs For All is a friendly family­owned business whichopened its doors at 694ALinesideRoad, Rangiora, threeand a half years ago.ColleenAdamand her two sonsMartyn andRichard,

moved to LinesideRoad, oppositeMcDonalds, fromChristchurch, following theFebruary, 2011,earthquakes.The long­established business, which began in

Christchurch in 1973, continues to provide an excellentrange of quality rug options.Rugs For All are stockists of patterned rugs from

Belgium, Turkey andChina, which come in a range ofsizes and styles, and are also carpet binding specialists.In a day they can transform your carpet off­cuts into

smartmade­to­measure rugs.There is also a large range of smallermats at

affordable prices.In fact there is something at Rugs For All for all

budgets which add a splash of colour, tie elements in thehome together, give a room character, reduce noise andaccentuate cosiness.Whether you are renovating, building or simply

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Husbandandwife team,RodMitchell andMirandaLoman, areprovidinga greatmusical experience for all ages at SoundsMusical.SoundsMusical openedat 33Percival Street, unit 2, three

years agoafter being told amusic storewasdesperatelyneededinRangiora. Today it is thrivingwith custom frombothNorthCanterburyandChristchurch thanks to a focusoncustomerservice.SoundsMusical,whichhasa full stockofmusical instruments

ranging fromguitars, ukuleles anddrums todigital drumkitsandamps. It also offers full rangeof accessories suchasdrumsticks, reedsandguitar strings.Rod saysSoundsMusical caters for families andyoung

musical students to advancedmusicians andolderpeople‘‘having’’ a goat playingan instrument, suchas aukulele for thefirst time.AndwhileRodandMirandaalso try tomake their stock

‘‘affordable’’ it is not at theexpenseof quality.The coupleoffer anonline servicewhichmakesupa ‘‘good

part of thebusiness’’ butwarnsbuyers tobewareof poorquality instruments that areoften soldonline.Muchof their business is frommumsanddadsbuying instruments for their childrenwhoare learning theguitar ordrumsat school, particularly as schools haveprogressed tooffering jazz and rock.It is open9.30am to5pmMonday toFridayand10am to2pmSaturdays.

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Christchurchworking on it, so it’s achallenge for people tomeet targets atthemomentwith everything that’s goingon. But otherwisewe are on track andkeeping to budget.‘‘The later dateworks in better for the

council, becausewewill be closed overthe Christmas / NewYear period.’’The centre has been designedwith

earthquakes inmind, withKaikouravulnerable to theHope faultline.The building has a unique shearwall

design, with a low construction cost persquaremetre. The 2333 squaremetrebuildingwill sit on limestone, on a

reinforced concrete foundation at ashallow depth.One of the keyways of keeping costs

downwas involving consultants andmanufacturers early in the process sodesigns could be tailored to suit thespecific needs of the project, and acollaborative approachwas adoptedthrough the design and build process.The new civic buildingwill also house

theKaikouraMuseum. TheKaikouraHistorical Society has received a grant of$1,872,000 from the LotteryWorldWarOneCommemorations, Environment andHeritage Committee to assist with itsrelocation from themuseum’s presentLudstoneRd location.All of the artefacts on display in the

existingmuseumwill bemoved to thenew site, including the jail, which hasalready beenmoved to the new site and iswaiting on the external walls to beinstalled around it.

Scenic setting for racesBy DAVID HILL

Scenic view . . . Kaikoura’s South Bay Racecourse provides a scenic setting for race daygoers. PHOTOS: HARNESS RACING NEW ZEALAND

Racing . . . Jivin Cullen in action during aprevious Kaikoura Race Day.

Visitors from as far afield as Australiaare expected to turn out at theKaikouraRaces onMonday.Kaikoura Trotting Club president Bob

Rochford says this year’s 100thanniversary race day is expected toattract up to 6000 visitors onMarlboroughAnniversaryDay,Monday,November 3, with 35 buses expected toarrive fromChristchurch.‘‘Theymainly come fromCanterbury

andMarlborough, but we get a fewNorthIslanders, andwe’ve got someAustralianswho are coming overespecially for it.‘‘This racemeeting is the second

biggest trottingmeeting in the country interms of the amount ofmoney placed asbets, behind theNewZealand CupDay inChristchurch.‘‘People see it on Trackside and realise

it’s just beautiful. It’s probably themostscenic race track in the country.’’While Australian horse Sushi Sushi

won theKaikoura Cup two years ago,MrRochford says no horseswill bemakingthe trip across the Tasman Sea this year.Champion trotter Terror To Love,

whichwill be racing for a record fourthsuccessiveNewZealand Cupwin at theAddingtonRaceway in Christchurch onTuesday, November 11, will also beabsent from theKaikoura Cup.However, he saysRolleston trainer

Mark Purdon, who trained Sushi Sushiand last year’s winner Fly Like AnEagle,will be backwith a strong teamof horses,including some title contenders for theNewZealand Cup.The ballot of horses for the various

raceswas due to be balloted as TheNews

went to print.MrRochford says he anticipates there

will bemore than 160 horses in the ballotto be allocated across 10­11 races, as they‘‘endeavour for every horse to get astart’’.The races include twowith $50,000

prizemoney, and a ‘‘free for all trot’’ with$25,000 prizemoney, ‘‘which is goodstakemoney’’, MrRochford says.‘‘It’s one of the biggest in terms of stake

money in the country for a trottingmeeting.We endeavour to pay asmuch aswe can to attract a good field.’’Races range from a 1900metremobile

start to a 2400metre standing start, withseveral races handicapped byHarnessRacingNewZealand.TheKaikoura Cup race itself is not

handicapped, but the horsesmay start intwo lines depending on the number ofstarters.MrRochford says races can have up to

14 horses, with races formaidens (thosewith nowins) to the open class (thosewith 10 ormore racewins).He says the attraction of Kaikoura for

trainers is the chance to give their horsesa run beforeNewZealandCupWeek.The track’s running surface has been

relaid since last year, which ‘‘willhopefullymake it faster’’.‘‘Wewant to try and keep it nice and

not to hard to run on, sowe don’t hurt thehorses’ feet toomuch, being just aweekout from theNewZealandCup.’’MrRochford says the club is

appreciative of support from localbusiness inKaikoura and beyond.Tomark the centennial, the club is

giving away special dress rugs to thehorses and special key rings to clubmembers and anyonewho nominates ahorse for the races. Visitors to theKaikouraRaces receive free entry and afree race book.

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HapukuSchool’s unique characterwouldbe lost in ‘‘a centre of excellence‘‘ inKaikoura.Teaching principalDianeStClaire says

shewould be concernedabout losing thebi­lingual educationwhichher schooloffers, if the schoolwas absorbed into acentre of excellence, as proposedbyKaikouraMayorWinstonGray.However, she says, as a special

character school, the small ruralKaikouradistrict schoolmaynot be automaticallyabsorbed into anew larger school.‘‘I think they need to doquite a bit of

work in terms of bi­lingual education.‘‘All the researchpoints to student

achievement being right upwhen there’sgood relationships between students,teachers andwhanau, and it’s definitelyone of the government priorities to liftMaori andPolynesian studentachievement.

‘‘I don’t think a centre of excellence isreally a priority for us right now.Weneedto domorework to seewhether they(Maori students) could continue to achievethe same results.’’She saysHapukuSchool has 31 students,

with around 95per cent being ofMaoridescent and teaches in bothEnglish andMaori.She says the school always has room for

non­Maori students ‘‘to share in ourexciting journey as every single part of ourwhakapapa is important’’.‘‘Our children are able to learn and to be

safe asMaori and that’s vitally important.Howcan you think that there’s going to beanypositive impact on learning in anotherenvironment.’’MsSt Claire says being bi­cultural and

bi­lingualwas not simply about doing kapahaka or reading stories inMaori, ‘‘it’sabout thewhole set up of the school’’.

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offers aone­stop shop, fromdesigning theseptic tank system tomeet a customer’sneeds, to going through the consentprocesswithEnvironmentCanterburyand the localcouncil, to constructingpre­cast tanksonitsNewnhamStreet yard, to the installationandprovidingongoing servicing andmaintenance.‘‘Peoplehave to get adesigndonebefore

they canapply for a consent, so it’s criticaltodo it early, butwecan take careof thatfor you.Wearemore thanhappy forpeopleto come to the yard to view the tanks andtalk through their requirements.’’MrHansen says the companyprovides

tanks for both residential andcommercialcustomerswhoarenot connected to asewage systemandserves customers fromKaikoura toTimaruandevenon theWestCoast.Thecompanyoffers threeoptions: the

Hansen75aeratedwastewater treatmentplant, theHansen55 conventional3­chamber tankand theHansenUpgrade,to addon toanexisting tank.

He saysmanyof theolder systemsarenotdesigned to copewithmoderndaydemands,withwashingmachinesbeingusedvirtually everyday, compared tomaybeonceaweek40 years ago.‘‘There’s probably a fewpeople that don’t

know that their septic tank is damageduntil they’repumpedout or something goeswrong.’’He says if the tank is smelly, or there is

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Students sell their waresYoung enterprise . . . Rangiora New Life School year 10 business studies students attemptto sell the wares at a business fair on Friday. PHOTO: DAVID HILL

RangioraNewLife School studentsdisplayed their skills at a business fair onFriday.TeacherMarinaKrijgsman says the

business fair is the culmination of thestudents’ learning about starting abusiness andwas beingheld for the fourthyear.The students create their own

companies in groups of at least four,creating aproduct, usually a food item,which theyhave tomarket and sell to otherstudents at the school.She says the students have to fund their

activities themselves, eitherwith theirownmoney or ‘‘take out a loan’’. They thenpay ‘‘tax’’ on their profits, with the taxgoing to charity.‘‘They get to keep their profit, if there’s

anyprofit left over once theyhavepaidtheir costs, paid off their loan and their

tax. It’s just like a real business.’’Each companymust have a chief

executive, a financeperson, amarketingperson and someone in­charge ofproduction,MsKrijgsman says.Products on sale onFriday included:

‘‘ice cream tarantulas’’, frosty pops, candysticks (a regular favourite), slushies andtoasties.‘‘The slushies didn’t freeze so theyhad

to be creative and comeupwith a solution.They got a blender andput ice inwith it.’’Another challenge for the studentswas a

clash of events, whichmeantmost of theprimary studentswere away,MsKrijgsman says.‘‘They learn lots from this and today’s

been a real test of reality because they losta big chunkof themarket, so they arehaving tomarket itmore to the secondarystudents.’’

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Amberley GardenClubTheAmberley Garden Clubwill be

meeting onMonday, November 10, at715.pm for 7.30 start, AmberleyBowling Club, TheDomain, DouglasRoad, Amberley.Speaker JulieMcCaw, of European

Gardens.Competition thismonthFloral

Arrangement ‘‘Standing Alone’’Produce ­ Fruit or Vegetable from owngarden.Newmembers& visitors welcome)

ContactWendy 314­9378 orHelen3147786.Commemoration ServiceTheKaiapoi Anglican Churchwill be

hosting a commemoration service onSunday, November 2, for peoplewhowill be facing Christmaswithout aloved one ­ whether it be the firstChristmas or the 30th.People are encouraged to bring a

photo of their loved one as they pray.November 2 is All Souls Day, which

is traditionally the day forremembering peoplewho have passedaway. Contact: (03) 3277084.PegasusBay School GalaA great family day out. Therewill be

awide variety of stalls, entertainment,food and a kidsmarket from 10.30am to11.30am.Have funwith theHarleyDavidsons,

miniature train, bouncy castles,chocolatewheel, cake bake, lollyscramble and live entertainment.This Saturday, November 1, from

10am to 3pmat Pegasus Bay School,SolanderRoad. Contact: AndrewBotting emailpegasusbayschool@gmail.com orphone (03) 9207000 or contactmobile021­353137.Swannanoa Plant SaleThemuch anticipated biennial

Swannanoa Plant Salewill again beheld on Sunday, November 2, atSwannanoa School, TramRoad, from10am to 1pm.More than 9,000 plants will be

available including hedging, natives,perennials, herbs and vegetablespriced from just $1. Allmoney raisedfrom the plant salewill go toSwannanoa School.Contact: Swannanoa School phone

(03) 3126813website: http://www.swannanoaplantsale.co.nz.RangioraMobile Car Seat ClinicTheRangioraMobile Car Seat Clinic

will be held byRangiora Plunket inconjunctionwith theRangioraCommunity Board, with free car seatchecks to ensure you child’s seat fitscorrectly in your vehicle.You can also purchase a baby

capsule, booster seat or convertiblecar seat, hire a baby capsule orconvertible car seat, or return a carseat rental. Cash, cheque and eftposaccepted.Please contact our Canterbury Car

Seat Services prior to the visit, toensure they have the correct seatavailable for you. Phone: 0508 CARSEATS or (03) 3799266, email:cantycarseats@plunket.org.nz, or findCanterbury Plunket onFacebook.Tuesday, November 4, 10am to 12pm,

Waimakariri District Council car park.MovieAfternoonIt’s a special ‘musical’ movie

afternoon for the young at heart. Joinus at theWoodendMethodist ChurchonWednesday, November 5, at 1pm,with afternoon tea to follow at 3pm.Please contact us if you need

transport. Film entry is free, gold coindonation for afternoon tea.Contact: Ruth on (03) 3122094 or

Evelyn on (03) 3127740.

I amRebecca. By: Fleur Beale 2014When she turns 14, Rebeccawill find out who

she is tomarry. All the girls in her strict religioussectmust bemarried just after their 16thbirthday. Her twin sister Rachel is delightedwhen Saul, the boy she loves, asks tomarry her.Malachi asks for Rebecca. She believes him to bea good and godlyman. But will Rebecca find thereis a dark side to the rules which have kept hersafe?What does the future hold? Can thewayahead be so simplewhen the community is drivenby secrets and hidden desires.TheChristmas

Party. By: CaroleMatthews 2014

LouiseYoung is a devoted singlemotherwhoseonly priority is to work hard so that she can providefor her daughter,Mia. She has a good job as a PA ina huge international corporation and she’s gratefulfor it.What she really doesn’t have time for isromance ­ until shemeets the company’s rising star,JoshWallace. Louise has always said no to nightsout, preferring to stay inwith her child but for onenight only, she’s decided to let her hair down. It’sthe office Christmas party and she’s lookingforward to some champagne and funwith Josh. It’sgoing to be a night to remember.No SafeHouse. By LinwoodBarclay 2014Seven years ago, Terry Archer and his family experienced a horrific ordeal

that nearly cost them their lives. Today, the echoesof that fateful night are still audible. Terry’s wife,Cynthia, is living separate fromher husband anddaughter after her own personal demonsthreatened to ruin her relationshipwith thempermanently. Their daughter, Grace, is rebellingagainst her parents’ seemingly needlessoverprotection. Terry is just trying to keep hisfamily together. And the entire town is reelingfrom the senselessmurder of two elderly locals.These titles are available in bothWaimakariri

andHurunui libraries. Find outmore aboutrecent additions to the library collection by goingto the library catalogue atwaimakariri.kotui.org.nz or hurunui.kotui.org.nzor contact your local library.

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Rural IT potentialMore information technology graduatesare needed in the primary sector.Toomany IT students are overlooking

the technological needs andopportunities of the primary sector, eventhough career prospects are high and thepotential for newdiscoveries withscientific and commercial value isconsiderable, says Dr Stuart Charters.Dr Charters heads LincolnUniversity’s

newly established informatics andenabling technologies department.He sayswhile there is considerable

value of IT in fields such as gaming ordesign and educational programmes,these areas are being chosen at theexpense of advancing IT in the primarysector, which has considerablecommercial relevance and importance toNewZealand.‘‘The days are long gonewhere farming

was a pursuit involving simple,unsophisticatedmethods. By the sametoken, we haven’t even begun the scratchthe surface of the potential in this spaceeither.‘‘If we can getmore of a criticalmass of

students and graduates informationsharing in primary sector IT, thecommercial opportunities for themasindividuals and forNewZealand as awhole could be significant,’’ Dr Charterssays.‘‘Although there ismuch scope for

technological advances in farming, it’salso important to realise that the primarysector ismuch broader than this.’’Dr Charters says there are

opportunities in areas such as supplychainmanagement, environmentalmanagement, GIS, and even accounting.‘‘It’s amultifaceted,multibillion dollar

industry. As such, it’s a very exciting timefor primary industry IT,’’ he says.Aswell as setting up the new

department to put greater emphasis onIT for the land­based industries, recentqualifications reforms have seen the

university introduce anAgritechmajorto its Bachelor of Science degree, a GISandEnvironmental Informaticsmajor toits Bachelor of Environment and Societyand an information technologymajor toits Bachelor of Commerce.Onemanwho knows the potential for

computing and IT in the primary sector isLincolnUniversity researcherDrBradCase, who is working in the burgeoningfield of drone technology.‘‘There are awide range of novel

applications for drone technology acrossmultiple sectors,’’ says Dr Case.‘‘In the agricultural sector, for

example, drones can be deployedwithhigh­tech cameras and sensors thatcollect information formapping andmonitoring biomass, weeds, soilmoistureor crop health.‘‘Drones can be deployed quickly and

easily, and the ability to fly themrelatively close to the groundmeans theycan provide detailed information that isoften either too difficult to source viasatellite or plane, or just too expensive.‘‘The applications are vast and include

areas such as ecology, conservation,environmentalmonitoring, urbanplanning or emergency services,’’ hesays.Other technological advances include

the increasing use ofmobile phone appsin the field of precision agriculture, suchas through the optimisation of irrigationsystems.‘‘There aremany interrelated science

and business considerations on theaverage farm, whichmeansmanycommercial decisions of consequencehave to bemade on a regular basis.‘‘This translates into opportunities in

IT for optimising farm operations, not tomention those of thewider primarysector as well.‘‘More graduates are needed to

capitalise on the growing potential,’’ saysDr Charters.

Innovation celebrated

Celebration . . . Lincoln University vice­chancellor Dr AndrewWest (left), MP AmyAdams and Lincoln Agritech Limited chiefexecutive Peter Barrowclough celebrate the50th anniversary of Lincoln Universitysubsidiary Lincoln Agritech Ltd. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

ALincolnUniversity subsidiary hascelebrated 50 years of servingNewZealand’s primary industry.LincolnAgritechLtd celebrated its

anniversary to acknowledge thecompany’s staff and its contribution toNewZealand’s primary industries and toshowcase a selection of inventions.LincolnAgritechLtdwas founded in

1964 as theNewZealandAgriculturalEngineering Institute (NZAEI) toundertake applied research to acceleratethe development and adoption of newagricultural engineering innovation byNewZealand’s primary sector.TheNewZealand government

approved the formation of theNZAEI atLincolnCollege (nowLincolnUniversity)in 1963 and the first staffmember joinedinOctober 1964.Financed primarily fromMinistry of

Agriculture grants, early researchconcentrated on tractor safety frametesting, fencing, carcass disposal, farmwater supply and agricultural aviation.In 1979,NZAEI opened a second

research division inRuakura,Hamilton.LincolnVentures Ltdwas created in

1994 throughmergingNZAEI, theKelloggFarmManagementUnit and theCentreforResourceManagement. In 2012, thecompany changed its name to LincolnAgritechLtd to better reflect its uniqueposition as an independent agritech­focused science and engineeringresearch company owned byNewZealand’s only specialist land­ baseduniversity, LincolnUniversity.Technology innovations developed at

LincolnAgritech include:* Amechanical blackcurrant harvester,

developed andmanufacturedcommercially from1973 and sold inNewZealand and overseas.* The company pioneeredwater

harvesting in dams and other types ofstorage in the 1970s tomeet the growingneeds of stock and irrigation, including

the design of theGlenmark IrrigationScheme inWaipara.* In 1980,NZAEI developed a direct

drillingmachine called theRotodrill incollaborationwith theMinistry ofAgriculture andForestry, which enabledploughing and seeding of land in a singlestep.* IRRICAD, aworld­renowned software

package used to design pressurisedirrigation systems, sold inmore than 60countries.* Aquaflex, a soilmoisture sensor sold

worldwide since 1991.* TheCanterburyWaterManagement

Strategy had its genesiswith staff in theenvironmental division.* SirWilliamGallagher of theGallagher

group bought a LincolnAgritech patent(granted in 1986) and incorporatedenergisers into his electric fence tomeasure the earth return, and thus pulsestrength.

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By SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

Something for everyone as town and country come togetherAsk anybody what they liked about thisyear’s Northern Agricultural andPastoral Show at Rangiora lastSaturday and the chances are they willall say something different.The terrier races, the wood­

chopping, the contractors’ farmmachinery display, the Grand Parade,the pet lamb competition, theequestrian events, the farmyardanimals, the merry­go round, thehomecrafts... the list goes on.For me the highlight was watching a

smart little heading dog called Trudywork in the final of the sheep dog trialson Saturday afternoon.I first noticed Trudy sitting patiently

next to her boss, Terry Ashley fromCheviot, watching the competition,waiting their turn.Set the task of herding young sheep

in unfamiliar circumstances PeterBinnie and his talented, experienceddog Clyde were smooth as silk. AlistairDixon and Jack the same.Then came Trudy’s turn.‘‘She’s a bit nervy,’’ Mr Ashley said, of

his relatively inexperienced youngdog, as they stood up to begin their run.Not a good start. These sheep showed

no respect for the little dog at all,sailing right past the first obstacle.Quietly, and patiently, with a little

help from her boss, Trudy brought thedisobedient sheep back to completethe task, then slowly pushed themforward to the next obstacle, the trickymaltese cross.

Again they were stubborn. One splitfrom the group and it looked for asecond or two that they might allscatter into uncontrollable chaos.Unflappable, Trudy calmly went

about her job, drawing them backtogether to complete the task, then into

the home straight, across to the pen.But once more the sheep scattered,

and once more Trudy calmly settledthem down then turned them back tothe pen.Almost in, but not quite. One final

push. Shut the gate. Job well one. Loud

applause from the crowd and a pat fromthe boss. A happy dog, a pleasure towatch.The final was won by Peter Binnie

and Clyde, with Alistair Dixon and Jacksecond, Kerry Pauling and Ted third,with Terry Ashley and Trudy fourth.

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Let’s keep working tofind water solutionsBy DAVID BEDFORD

Our focus around freshwater should be tokeep talking and looking forward tofinding collaborative answers to thewatermanagement issueswe face.There is significant community

goodwill built up via zone committeeengagement over the past four years andnow is the time to use that to findconstructive solutions that everyone canlive andworkwith.I believe this was the vision that people

throughout Canterbury startedwith 10years ormore backwhen they began thework to set up the CanterburyWaterManagement Strategy.Dryland farmers have expressed their

concerns over equity issues in theHurunuiWaiauRiverRegional Plan.What is encouraging is the positive

response from the zone committee andEnvironment Canterbury to theseconcerns.Dairy farmers have also stepped

forward towork out hownutrientallocation can bemademore equitable.

This is wherewe should focus ratherthan trying to pick apart what went wrongandwhy people did not take upopportunities to engage orwhy timeframeswere so tight.Environment Canterbury

commissioners have always taken theposition to receive zone committeerecommendations as a basis for writing aformal plan aswell as realigning councilwork programmes to help delivercommunity expectations.Exactly the same commitment has now

beenmade to supporting theHurunuiNutrientWorking Group thatmet for thefirst time atHawarden onTuesday,October 14, 2014.I urge all parties to continue to engage

and collaborate on our freshwatermanagement issues as I am sure no­onewants to go back to the bad old days offighting these issues out through thecourts.

David Bedford is a GovernmentappointedEnvironment Canterburycommissioner and serves on theHurunui­Waiau zone committee.

Strong interest expected inlarge Culverden dairy farmA large dairy farmwest of Culverden is upfor sale.The 617 hectare farm,which is in three

titles, has a 410 hamilking platform. Theremainder is used as dairy support butproduction could be expanded by addinga second dairy andutilising thewholefarmas amilking platform.Between 1400 to 1450mainly friesian

cowsweremilked on the property overthe past two seasons, producing 633,000kgofmilk solids in the 2013­2014milkingseason.It is beingmarketed byPGGWrightson

and being sold as a going concernwithincludes cows, replacements andplant.Peter Crean, of PGGWrightsonReal

Estate, says the property is expected toattract strong interest because of being ina desirable dairying location and becausethere is the opportunity to increaseproduction.‘‘Wehave not seenmany properties

presented for sale recently boasting theadvantages of scale, productivity andlocation that this farmoffers. There areplenty of purchasers eager to buy high­quality dairy farms in the presentmarket.‘‘This one certainly ticks those boxes,

rating as a complete package thatmakesfor an extremely desirable proposition. Itis therefore likely to attract seriousattention,’’ he says.MrCrean says at the productive heart of

the farm there is amodern 60­bail rotarymilking shedwhile the farminfrastructure includes a full range of calfsheds, utility sheds and assorted supportbuildings.Attached to the farmare 585Amuri

IrrigationCompany ‘‘A’’ shares, providingsurfacewater supplymainly to centrepivots across the property, alongwith asmall area irrigated by amix of roto­rainers, borderdykes and sprinklers.TheAmuri Area School, providing both

primary and secondary schooling, is 10kmaway inCulverden.There is amodern, four­bedroom

permanentmaterial bungalow inwell­established, easilymaintained grounds,completewith in­ground swimming pool,plus five other dwellings that provideaccommodation on the farm.Marketed under a deadline sale

process, unless sold prior, offers for thefarmwill be considered on or before 2pmFriday,November 28.

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Wee black lamb creates interestBy SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

A lamb like no other . . . Tiger Lilly, a Gotland Pelt lamb owned bytheWee Dram Farm, in Fernside, rests quietly in the Farmyardsection at the Northern A and P Show at Rangiora last Saturday.

PHOTOGRAPH BY SHELLEY CALDWELL­TOPP

The small black lamb sittingquietly on a bed of straw in thefarmyard section of the busyNorthern Agricultural andPastoral Show atRangioralast Saturday looksmuch likeany other.However, this wee character

is a rare Gotland Pelt lamb, abreed originating from theSwedish island of Gotland.They are valued for their

lustrous, super­soft and silkyfleece. The adult Gotlandshave black faces and legs withlighter­colouredwool on therest of their body, but thelambs are born black, andwere originally slaughteredyoung for their pelts. That ishow their name originated.This lamb, namedTiger

Lily, is owned byKarenFindlay of theWeeDramFarm, in Fernside.‘‘They are a very ancient

breed, with short tails, and nowool on their legs,’’ she said.‘‘They are really unusual

colours going frombrown,silvers, light grey to black andeverything in between. Thefelters (peoplewhomake felt)and spinners really like thewool because the colours areso natural and they don’tfade,’’ she said.

TheGotland Pelt Sheepwere first imported intoNewZealand during the 1980s.They are quite a small breed,with curly wool and no horns.MurrayWalter, from

Balcairn, inNorth

Canterbury, has a small flockof Gotlands.‘‘They arewonderful little

animals, friendly as can be,very goat­like in nature,’’ hesaid.‘‘They are prized for their

wool but it can get prettymatted. To get the best out thewool they really need to besheared twice a year.’’Shearingwas normally done

before and after lambing, hesaid. This was because thestress of rearing a lambweakened thewool andmadeitmore likely tomatt.Cheryl andBarry Eldridge,

formerly fromEngland, run aflock ofmore than 1200Gotland Pelt sheep on their1000 hectare hill country farm,Stansborough, in theWairarapa.Their Gotland’s are known

as StansboroughGreys andtheEldridges use their fleeceto create an exclusive range ofwoven fabric which becamefamouswhen it was used tomake costumes for Sir PeterJackson’s Lord of theRingsmovies.The fabric needed for the

movieswas originally sourcedinNewYork, but traced backto theEldridge’s farmmuchcloser to hand for Sir Peter.TheEldridges also produce

a range of other products,including luxurious babyblankets, made from theStansboroughGrey’s silkyfibre, which they sell in theUnitedKingdom, Europe,USA, Canada andAustralia.

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Successful market dayBiscuits anyone? . . . MyraMcNeil andMary Gerard on the biscuit stall. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Abeautiful day set the scene for a verysuccessful Soroptimist Craft Fair andMarket day onOctober 21.Thereweremore than 80 stalls which

contributed to a goodmix of products onoffer with the Soroptimists’ own biscuitstall beingwell supported.Percival House, one of themain

beneficiaries of the fair, was on hand togive out information about thework itdoes in the community.Each year several stalls are given to

charitable organisations, this year theLions trailer and play house raffle had avery busy day.A visit byWaimakaririMayorDavid

Ayers resulted in him taking home the

top prize in the raffle. Prizes wereawarded to the best stalls in each area.‘Egg Art’ byHeatherWebbwon best

stall in the function centre, while AngeDartnell, with bright produce fromGisborne, was the best outside stall.Jill DeThier and Jackie Adamswon

with their Christmas craft and children’sclothes stall in the large shed.Soroptimist volunteers helping on the

day all worewhite ribbons in support ofWhiteRibbon day onNovember 25.WhiteRibbonDay gives people theopportunity to show their opposition toviolence towardswomen, a themewhichis part of the Soroptimists ‘Walk the TalkCampaign’.

Venue ‘wows’ Koru QuintetAuckland­basedKoruQuintetmadeaflying visit toNorthCanterbury lastFridayfor anevening concert in theRangioraLibrary’sChamberGallery.ChamberGallerymusicprogramme

convenorMargaretMartin sayswhen themusicians arrivedat the library for arehearsal onFridaymorning, theywereimpressedwith the venue.‘‘As soonas theywalked in they said:

‘Wow’.’’‘‘Musicians loveplayinghere.The

acoustics are lovely.Wegetmoreandmorerequests frommusicianswanting toplayherebecause theyhaveheardabout it,’’ shesays.Allmembers of theKoruQuintet also

play for theAucklandPhilharmonicOrchestra.Eachmemberbrings individualexperience to the groupasdedicatedperformers of solo, chamberandorchestramusic.Theyareamulti­national ensemble

comprising flautistKathrynMoorhead,whowasborn inNewcastle,Australia,clarinettist JamesFry,who is originallyfromMelbourne, bassoonist IngridHagan,fromNewYork,whobeganperformingmusic as a flautist at age 10but switched tothebassoonat 15,whileSimonWilliams,whoplayshorn, is originally fromLondon,andoboistBedeHanley is fromCanada.TheKoruQuintet’sRangiora concertwas

attendedbyMrsMartin,who says ‘‘thesoundwasmagical.’’‘‘Itwas likehaving five voices singing in

harmony.Theyhadagreat choiceofmusicaswellwhich showedoff the lovely tonalrangeof each instrument.’’The group’sRangioraperformancewas

presentedby theWaimakaririCommunityArtsCouncil aspart ofChamberMusicNewZealand’s 2014GoldenAgeof theWindQuintetEncompass series comprising fourotherKoruQuintet concerts inGisborne,Warkworth,WanakaandMotueka.

School bounces back with fairKaiapoiNorthSchool is hosting its firstfair in anumber of years this Saturday, asit continues to bounceback from theearthquakes.Fair committee chairwomenLinda

Dunbar says each class is running its ownstall, with senior students dividing intosmaller groups of four or five to run theirown stalls.‘‘Wehave 28 stalls runby the students

and teachers,which is quite unique.Wewanted to get asmany children and theirfamilies involved.‘‘Weallowed them to be creative and to

comeupwith their own ideas.‘‘Wehaven’t had a fair in a fairwhile, so

it has beenmonths andmonths of planningand it has beena real teameffort.’’The fair committee is also running a

white elephant and clothing sale in theschool hall and a silent auction,whichincludes anight inHanmerSprings, atrain ride fromChristchurch toKaikouraand various vouchers.Attractionswill includedunking the

teacher, a hauntedhouse,Harley ridesanda chocolatewheel. Entertainmentwillbe providedby anumber of school groupsincluding kapahaka, the school band, thechoir and jump jam.Aband featuring one of theparentswill

also beplaying.‘‘It’s amassive day andanaffordable day

out for the family. The school stallswill allbe keeping their prices low,’’MrsDunbarsays.Parkingwill be available on theback

field,with entry throughBeachGrove.

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Win the perfect send off

Winning smiles . . . The smiles say it all, after Kaikoura Suburban School won theMarlborough inter­school mountain bike race for the second year in a row, with theirprincipal and coachMichelle Spencer at back. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

AKaikoura rural school haswon theMarlborough inter­schoolmountain bikerace for the second year in a row.Kaikoura Suburban School’s win in the

annual race, hosted this year by SeddonSchool, was the perfect send off forprincipal and coachMichelle Spencer,who ismoving on at the end of the year.The nine­strong team competed

against 17 schools from throughoutMarlborough in the years 3, 4, 5 and 6 agegroups.All nine students finished in the top 10

in their respective age groups allowing

Kaikoura Suburban School toaccumulate themost points.Ironically, the school which finished

second is Rapara School, near Blenheim,which is whereMrs Spencer ismoving tonext year to take up the role as principal.‘‘I take the kids out for training runs at

lunch time, sowhen I saw theRaparakids, they askedme: ‘can you take us outnext year?’. So look out next year, it willbe very interesting.‘‘But I think this team (Kaikoura

Suburban) will take some beating. Theyare a very dedicated bunch.’’

Oxford celebrates in styleOxford celebrated its 125th Jubileewithahard fought victory overLeeston/Southbridge in theCanterburyCountrycombinedcricket competition.Leeston/Southbridgemade just 101with

Oxfordachieving the taskwith fourwicketsinhand. Itwashelpedbyavery valuablecontribution fromMarkHogarthof 28notout. JakeWaghornandGeoffMacfarlanehaddonemost of thedamagewith theballforOxfordwhileSamBaxterdidhis best tostall theOxford reply.Kirweehadalready concededover 300

runs inan innings this season so itwasnosurprise that evenadepletedSefton sidegot to 295.TimHarrisonandJamieYoungman

completedanopeningpartnershipof 123,whileNigelGranger struck awell compiled56 to set upMattRowe to complete the jobthe late stages.Rowe’s 65not out cameoffless than40balls.Kirwee lasted into the 31st over getting

through to 124andnevermountedany realthreat. Jeff Jones celebratedhis firstappearanceof the seasonwith fourwickets.Awoeful season todate continued for

Amberley,whichwasdismissed thisweekfor 65 in just the 16thover.MikeTaylesagaindashedearly getting 22off 15balls,but onlyNickHobbs,with 28,madeanyimpression.Amberleywouldhaveheldhopesof

chasingdown the154 scoredbyLincoln,withTaylesproviding auseful doubleclaiming fourwickets.Resultswere:Leeston/Southbridge 101(TDoyle 22;GMacfarlane3/17, J

Waghorn3/20) lost toOxford 106/6(MHogarth 28no;SBaxter4/24).Sefton295/4 (MRowe65no, JYoungman65,NGranger 56,

THarrison53;BKars 2/57) beatKirwee124 (30.2 overs) (APhilpot 33,HPringle 22; J Jones 4/28,Granger 2/9).Lincoln 154 (MTayles 4/18,BHobbs 3/16,NHobbs 2/33)

beatAmberley 65 (15.1 overs) (NHobbs 28,MTayles 22).Other results:

RangioraBridgeClub resultsSaturdayPairs:North/South:PaulineMiller/Alison

Marshall andHeatherWaldron/BeverleyBrainequal 1.East/West: SueMcIlroy/DeniseLange1.MondayRimuPairs:N/S:HeatherWaldron/Jeanette

Chatterton1,BettyMcGregor/ElizabethBryden­Evans 2, LizPartridge/Jill Amer 3.E/W:Linda Joyce/Jeanette Joyce 1,SueMcIlroy/FredThompson2,MaryBain/NoelBain 3.WednesdayEveningPlatePairs:N/S:PatOyston/Martin

Oyston1, LesterGarlick/BarrySmart 2,BrettWaterfield/IanBrash3.E/W:DavidPutt/PeterVanLeeuwen1,DaveTocker/AndrewFindlay 2,NancyHarris/JunetteMcIntyre 3

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Outstanding 40 hectare, bare land block with an idealbuilding platform. Oaks, elms andmacrocarpas are afeature, as well as the outstandingmountain views.

This property could be an ideal large lifestyle block,or an excellent addition to any existing land holdingspecialising in finishing stock or as a support block forthe cutting of supplements.

The predominantly Temuka soil and the flat contour,

allow for cropping. The property could be leased by aneighbour, should the new owners wish.

Nomatter what your situation, this block offers anexcellent land bank option with the price tag wellbelow similar land in theWaimakariri district. Theblock has been extremely well maintained with 10tonne of lime applied annually, plus 250kg per hectareof 30% Potash super.

Currently subdivided into eight main paddocks bypost, wire and netting, the property comes completewith a 10,000 litre water storage tank and one unit oftown supply water to a potential house site.

Situated under 4 km fromHawarden, with an areaschool, golf course, shops and a garage. Lake Sumnerand the Hurunui River are a just short drive away, withabundant boating, hunting and fishing opportunities.

Large Lifestyle

$690,000 plus GST

October 30, 2014

Hawarden

For more information please contactMaurice Newell at Farmlands Rangioraon 027 240 1718 or view online atfarmlandsrealestate.co.nz ID: RA1603

New Listing | Woodfields Road, Cust227 Hectares

Attractive Dairy Support / Finishing Property. An outstanding property withshelter, feature amenity plantings and excellent subdivision. Located 3km from Custand 20km from Rangiora. Utilised as dairy support for the past 4 1/2 years and haspreviously grown good crops. A good mix of soils, all in pasture and with stock waterraces plus stream. Available as one unit or individual titles. | Property ID RA1604

• 114 hectares - subject to title, mix of downs and flats, woolshed, sheep, cattleyards, implement and hay sheds plus house

• 112 hectares - flat, house and sheds• 227 hectares - total area

Deadline Sale Closing 4pm, Thursday 27 November 2014Contact Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

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For Sale

North Otago | 414 Glenn Settlement Road, Georgetown99 Hectares

Grows Grass – Produces Milk. Excellent pasture strong re-grassing policy and fertilizer history. Upgraded two pond effluent storage system. 40 aside herringbone shed withmeal-feeding system and large circular yard holding 600 cows. Peak milk 340 cows and on target to meet production of 165,000kgMS.

Opportunity to secure a well setup milking platform, with stable production figures, positioned now to grow grass and produce milk. An expansive homestead in Oamaru Stone.

Smaller staff accommodation and sleep-out as a third option for staff housing. Option to purchase stock and plant.

Vendors have demanded action from auction. | Property ID WA1201

AuctionOn site 1pm, Tuesday 25November 2014

InspectionBy appointment

ContactIan Moore 027 539 8152

Marlborough | Hawkesbury3.6 Hectares

Time For Wine. Stunning four/five bedroom executive home ofapproximately 460m2, fully double glazed and set amidst 3.65hectare vineyard. Planted in award winning Pinot and Bordeauxvarieties, commanding premium prices. The elevated settingoverlooks the vineyard and down the Omaka Valley, capturing all daysun. Many features of this outstanding home include cellar, in-groundpool offering great indoor/outdoor entertaining options, separateoffice and a self-contained flat, ideally suited for extended family orguests. RV $1,400,000. | Property ID BL1132

Price$1,295,000 plus GST (if any)

InspectionBy appointment

ContactChris Abbott 027 435 2872Allan Gifford 027 226 2379

Marlborough | Wairau Valley43 Hectares

Larger Than Lifestyle. 43 Hectares subdivided into ten mainpaddocks, some small holding paddocks near yards. Large historicwoolshed, four bay hay shed, four bay implement/storage shed,horse yards, tack shed, historic cob cottage sited in orchard. Circa1956 four bedroom, two bathroom block home nestled in maturelandscaped section and shade house. Large set of sheep yards withload-out facility. Property is suited to a wide range of uses, finishingbeef and sheep, dairy supplement production, dairy grazing or studstock breeding. | Property ID BL1131

Auction2pm, Wednesday 19November 2014 atChateau Marlborough

InspectionBy appointment

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

Chris Abbott 027 435 2872Marlborough

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For Sale

Marlborough228 Wrekin Road25.7 Hectares

PriceOffers invited

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

Grand Land, Sites & Vistas. Ideal grazing block with superb potential building sites capturing stunningpanoramic vistas. Excellent conventional/electric fencing and all in pasture currently grazing cattle.Goldpine shed with attached self-contained smoko room, cattle yards, load out facility and centre racefeed. Bore water, dam. 2.5 Hectares SVIS (fully paid) water allocation. Planted recreation area has lawnarea, pond, gazebo with BBQ and toilet facilities. Opportunity to expand land area. | Property ID BL1130

WhitecliffsHartleys Road14 Hectares

Price$300,000 plus GST (if any)

ContactMalcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Matt Collier 027 205 6626

Urgent Sale - Forestry Investment. Investment with lifestyle options, 11.2 ha of Pinus Radiata plantedin September 2011. GF19 seedlings survival rate of 91% (Feb 2012), planted at 1111 stems/ha, 3m x 3mspacings. 0.5 ha of Douglas Fir planted 1969 and approx 2ha Pinus Radiata (25 years old). High rainfallarea. Situated opposite the Whitecliffs Domain. Vendors have claimed carbon credits which are ongoing.Vendors want sold - all offers to be presented. | Property ID RA1484

Open Home11 Harewood RoadOxford

Price$449,000

ContactMaurice Newell 027 240 1718

Open Home Sunday 1.00 to 2.00pm. Outstanding four bedroom, two bathroom home, is set in abeautifully landscaped garden, with a secure and private back section. Two sunny living areas, and a largedouble internal access garage. Tastefully redecorated. Masport woodburner with wetback, heat transferunit, underfloor heating and a ceiling fan making it easy to heat the whole house. The well-regarded schoolis a short walk away as are the many cafes, shops, library, medical centre. | Property ID RA1602

Marlborough224 Wrekin Road11 Hectares

PricePrice by negotiation around

$950,000 plus GST (if any)

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

I Can See For Miles. Sited on a delightful elevated site overlooking the Brancott vineyards and towardFairhall. The near-new three double bedroom 265m2 home boasts uninterrupted views from mostwindows. The rolling land is deer fenced into ten main paddocks with water reticulated, and a peacefulpark like native area has the potential. 7ha is licensed for irrigation from the SVIS via 55,000L or storage,with domestic water from an onsite well. | Property ID BL1127

MarlboroughRedwood Pass Road153 Hectares

Price$600,000 plus GST (if any)

ContactAllan Gifford 027 226 2379

Gaze And Graze. Subdivision approved subject only to title issue. Situated 12km approximatelySoutheast of Blenheim CBD. An ideal bareland grazing block for dairy grazers or dry stock with sheep andbeef farming also an option. Predominantly medium rolling contour with some steeper areas with a mix ofpasture, small wetland area and areas of manuka. Natural water from Utawai Creek, springs and dams.Conventional boundary fencing with internal subdivision by electric. | Property ID BL1129

Oxford82 Browns Rock Road129 Hectares

PriceOffers invited

ContactMatt Collier 027 205 6626

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Dairy Support/Finishing. Fully deer fenced with central lane, 22 paddocks, excellent shape forefficiency. Nutrient baseline of 39. Shearing shed, modern cattle yards and deer shed. Twelve unitscounty water for reticulation, approximately 850mm annual rainfall. Four bedroom dwelling. A well set upproperty with many options, fantastic wintering coutnry set up for dairy support or finishing all classes oflivestock. | Property ID DA1618

Top Lifestyle Property SalesWinner 2013 / 2014

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

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425

Business Development AwardWinner 2013 / 2014

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

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718

James Murray 027 436 8103Canterbury

Malcolm Garvan 027 231 4425Canterbury

Maurice Newell 027 240 1718Canterbury

Barry Keys 027 434 7689Canterbury

Kathy Thompson 021 229 0600Kaikoura

Allan Gifford 027 226 2379Marlborough

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Open Home THIS PROPERTY ISSPECTACULARDEADLINE SALE

AMBERLEY 5 Teviotview PlaceOPEN HOME: Sunday 2November 12.45-1.30pmDEADLINE SALE: Offers close5pm Friday 14November 2014It’s hard to describe something that is almostperfect, with features only found in exceptionalquality homes. A private location of 2,339m2 ofeasy-care lawns, shrubs and trees. Immaculatelow maintenance 242m2 home with 3 vehiclegaraging, patios, courtyards and spa. Luxurymaster suite, chef’s kitchen, light airy living roomand relaxing intimate lounge all open to north-facing expansive lawn frontage. Two guest b/rwith private bathroom and a separate office or4th b/r alllows this property the flexibility to bea family residence or possibly accommodationas a B&B. Something different.

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A HOME TO ADD VALUE TO PRICE GUIDE $300,000 PLUSKAIAPOI 1 Davie StreetOPEN HOME: Wednesday 5 November 6.00-6.30pm, Saturday 8 November 1.00-1.45pm, Sunday 9 November 1.00-1.45pmDEADLINE SALE: Offers close 4.pm Monday 10 November 2014A real cutie from the past. Built in the early 1900s. Only 2min walk to shops, river, tennis courts, public pool. Very tidy 2bedroom home with the added bonus of an outside room, suitable to house the odd overnight guest or work-from-homeenterprise. Own walk in access straight off the street. Rewall papered and painted inside and all EQC work completed,yet leaving loads of potential for someone to modernise and increase value. A brilliant investment. Large 8x8m (approx)garaging, carport, storage shed & glasshouse. Location, location, location!Web ID WRE11442 Call Tina Parkin for further details

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This week’s open homes in North CanterburyThursdayOctober23rdAmberley11.00am 11.45am 69 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora1.30pm 2.00pm 11 White St Harcourts Twiss Keir

SaturdayNovember1stAmberley11.00am 11.45am 69 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir11.30am 12.30pm 473 Douglas Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Hawarden12.00pm 1.00pm 19 High Street Waimak Real Estate

Kaiapoi11.45am 12.15pm 7 Jenkins Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 9a Cressy Ave Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 4 Footbridge Terrace Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 18 Wyber Place Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 18 Beachvale Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Motunau1.00pm 2.00pm 1372 Motunau Beach Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Pegasus1.00pm 1.30pm 68 Aroha Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 22 Tahuna Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.30pm 63 Tutaipatu Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 125 Infinity Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora1.15pm 2.00pm 5 Pimlico Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 11 White St Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 3.00pm 85 Ayers Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 2 Berkeley Close Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.00pm 42 Southbrook Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

SundayNovember2ndAmberley11.00am 11.45am 69 Carters Road Harcourts Twiss Keir11.30am 12.30pm 473 Douglas Road Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 2D Bank Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.45pm 1.30pm 12B Clayton Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Belfast1.00pm 1.30pm 3 Shenley Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Clarkville3.00pm 3.30pm 231 South Eyre Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Cust2.30pm 3.00pm 21 Howsons Road Waimak Real Estate

Kaiapoi11.00am 12.00pm 8 Foxton Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir11.00am 12.00pm 6 Foxton Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 18 Lillian Street Harcourts Twiss Keir12.30pm 1.00pm 26 Sterling Crescent Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 3b Willock Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 42 Robert Coup Road Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 106 Otaki Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

Leithfield Beach1.30pm 2.00pm 2a Smarts Drive Waimak Real Estate

Loburn2.15pm 2.00pm 9 Tawhai Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 1.45pm 520 Carrs Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 12.00pm 359 Dixons Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 2.00pm 99 Rossiters Road Waimak Real Estate

Mandeville1.00pm 2.00pm 8 Wetherfield Lane Waimak Real Estate

Motunau11.00am 1.00pm 1372 Motunau Beach Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Ohoka11.30am 12.15pm 71 Cullen Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir12.00pm 12.30pm 101 Siena Place Ohoka Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 63 Modena Place Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 2.00pm 2 Aschens Road Waimak Real Estate2.00pm 2.30pm 10 Keetly Place Harcourts Twiss Keir

Oxford12.00pm 3.00pm 163 High Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.45pm 32 Weka Street Waimak Real Estate

Pegasus11.00am 11.30am 1 Coulter Street Waimak Real Estate12.30pm 1.00pm 11 Kuta Street Harcourts Twiss Keir

1.30pm 2.00pm 133 Infinity Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 22 Tahuna Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 1.30pm 68 Aroha Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 68 Tuitaipatu Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 2.45pm 37 Kawari Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.30pm. 3.30pm 31 Kawari Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir

Rangiora12.00pm 12.30pm 4 Hegan Place Waimak Real Estate12.00pm 12.30pm 15 Lindon Street Waimak Real Estate12.30pm 1.00pm 3/92 White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 2.00pm 33 Riverview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 3.00pm 14A Percival Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.00pm 3.30pm 12 Kotare Avenue Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 5 Cassino Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 23 Riverview Road Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 2.00pm 7 Cassino Street Harcourts Twiss Keir1.30pm 3.00pm 11 White St Harcourts Twiss Keir1.45pm 2.15pm 32 Huntingdon Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 1.30pm 21A Seddon Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.00pm 2.45pm 85 Ayers Street Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 1.30pm 58 Oakwood Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir2.15pm 3.30pm 8 Galatos Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 20 Milesbrook Close Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 1.30pm 63 White Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 2.30pm 24 Carmichael Street Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.30pm 201 West Belt Harcourts Twiss Keir

Sefton2.00pm 2.30pm 3 Railway Street Waimak Real Estate

West Eyreton1.00pm 1.45pm 1461 North Eyre Road Waimak Real Estate2.30pm 12.45pm 866 Harewood Road Harcourts Twiss Keir

Woodend12.00pm 23 Paget Drive Harcourts Twiss Keir3.00pm 3.45pm 50 Te Pouapatuki Road Waimak Real Estate

To LetSEFTON Rural Studio /Apartment, suitable forsingle Tradesperson orCommercial use, subject tonoise, during daytime, fullKitchen, Bathroon insul­ated. Pets by arrangement,no smoking. Call 027 2273284.

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

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BROOMFIELD SCHOOLActive, Innovative, Collaborative

2015 Out of Zone EnrolmentsEnrolment at Broomfield School is governed by an enrolmentscheme, details of which are available from the school office.

For 2015 there are four enrolment periods. The first enrolmentperiod runs from 3 February to 2 April 2015. The Board hasdetermined that for the first enrolment period in 2015 weestimate we will have 1 (one) place available for out of zonestudents.

For students seeking enrolment within the first enrolmentperiod in 2015, the deadline for receipt of applications for out ofzone places is 28 November 2014.

Applications are to be completed on the relevant form whichcan be obtained from the office. These need to be returned tothe office by the due date.

Priorities apply (please see our Enrolment Scheme). If thenumber of applicants exceeds the number of places availablethen students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot for out of zoneplaces is required, it will be held on 1 December 2014. Parentswill be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three schooldays of the ballot being held.

Details relating to the remaining enrolment periods in 2015 are:

2nd enrolment periodLength of enrolment period: 20 April to 3 July 2015Approx. date of advertisement 13 February 2015Deadline for receipt of applications: 13 March 2015Date of ballot: 16 March 2015

3rd enrolment periodLength of enrolment period: 20 July to 25 September 2015Approx. date of advertisement: 15 May 2015Deadline for receipt of period: 12 June 2015Date of ballot: 15 June 2015

4th enrolment periodLength of enrolment period: 12 October to 17 December 2015Approx. date of advertisement: 7 August 2015Deadline for receipt of applications: 4 September 2015Date of ballot: 7 September 2015

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PUBLIC MEETING TO ELECT A COMMUNITYTRUSTEE FOR THE KATE VALLEYLANDFILL COMMUNITY TRUST

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

• Jack Burrows• Paul Williams – seeking re-election

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

A FultonSecretaryKate Valley Landfill Community Trust

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CATTERMOLES BUTCHERY, KAIAPOI

Wecan arrange to kill and process your Beef,Pork, Lamb, Venison andGameMeat NOW!

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

Butchery

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Situations VacantDouglas Farm Contracting are seeking to employ acompetent 2IC for our busy agricultural spraybusiness.The right candidate will display the following attributes:• Be physically fit and presentable.• The ability to build strong rapport withclients,prospective clients and staff.• High work standards and the ability to workunattended.• Sound communication skills with staff andfarm property owners/managers.• Can follow instructions and follow throughon given tasks.

All applicants must hold a current drivers license. 4WDexperience and agri-chemical tickets would be anadvantage. Training will be given to the right applicantif they do not hold any qualifications.

For all enquiries please phone Sam or AmberDouglas on 03 314 7676

Situations Vacant Situations VacantSituations Vacant

Bulk Driver RequiredOur work is mainly in North Canterbury,carting grain, fertiliser, hay and somegeneral freight. Experience is preferred butmay consider a driver with a class 5 licensethat is keen to learn. Living locally wouldalso be an advantageIf this job sounds interesting please call ortext Marco on 0274 965 850.

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

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

• Please include your address, suburb and contact details

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

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

• Please include your address suburb and contact details

DELIVERERS REQUIREDIMMEDIATE STARTRangiora, Kaiapoi,

WoodendBe a Mentor - Make MoneyLife CoachingLearn at home bycorrespondence

Work among achievers inthis fast-growing field -

be well paidShort Diploma Course.

Ask for FREE information.Toll free 0800 801 994

www.nzibs.co.nz

Tuition

DigitalPhotography

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

Ask for free information.Toll free 0800 801994

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

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

Tuition

Make money from ‘Misteaks’Become a Book Editor

and ProofreaderLearn at home bycorrespondence

Work on magazines,newspapers & websites.

Writing and photography too.Toll free 0800 801994

Get FREE information about howto earn income from home.

www.nzibs.co.nz

Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices

V18322-C

6.30pm Refreshments, 7pm Presentation.Cheviot Rugby Club

Freephone 0800 233 2669Freefax 0800 329 225Email lcs@affco.co.nz

RSVP: Carl Forrester 021 471 943

COMPETITIVE PRICE SCHEDULES | TOP SERVICE | PROMPT PAYMENT

WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBERFARMER MEETING

South Pacific Meatswelcomes you to our

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

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

OVEN CLEANING,reasonable rates, from $40.Phone Sue on 03 314 9210or 022 010 0480.

BRICK & Blocklayer,Stonemason, all EQCrepairs, grind & repoint,paving. Ph 027 601 3145www.featureworks.co.nz.

SHEARING pets andsmall mobs, $65 set up,plus $5 a head, ($7.50Rams). Phone 03 310 6110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STEELcut to lengthDIY Home Handy-Men

& Women

STEEL CANTERBURY LTDMon-Fri 8-4.30 | Sat 8-12pm

6 Cable St, SockburnP 943 6525 F 943 6527

sales@steelcanterbury.co.nz

Need a piece of steelfor your trailer or small

repair job at homeor maybe some Re-Bar

but don’t want to buy a full6 or 8 meter length?

TRY

ROOFING

allroofs.co.nz• Concrete tile repairsand Painting

• Decramastic tilerechipping

• Moss & lichen removal

Discount PricesPh Peter 313-0022

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

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

Lost and FoundTWO FOXY bitches miss­ing since Saturday 18thOctober. Reward offered.Phone 03 314 8541 or 027436 4776.

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

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

PLUMBOSOLVENCY NOTICESome plumbing fittings have the potential to allowminute traces of metals to accumulate in waterthat has been standing in the fittings for severalhours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry ofHealth recommends that you flush a mugful ofwater from your drinking-water tap each morningbefore use to remove any metals which may havedissolved from the plumbing fittings.

We are recommending this simple precaution forall households, including those on public andprivate water supplies.

We also remind those that are currently on boilwater notices to continue boiling your water.Please refer to our website for further information.

Current boil water notices still apply on the follow-ing rural water schemes:Hurunui 1, Kaiwara, Blythe, Parnassus, Waiau,The Peaks and Lower Waitohi.

www.hurunui.govt.nz

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

Painters / Decorators

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIM

PH: Andrew027 407 8744A/h 03 327 7242

RURAL HEDGE TRIMMING &CLEAN UP SERVICES

IncludingTractor Mulching, Tub Grinding and

Chipping

GARDENMAINTENANCE

TONY’S LAWN& GARDEN

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

• Lawn mowing• Lawn maintenance• 27 years experience

Contact Tonyfor a NO

OBLIGATION,Free Quote!

Home03 313 7605027 774 2751tonylamplugh@clear.net.nz

Landscaping

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

reas

Gardening1459087

Mob: 0272076128 | Ph: 033106577 | E: hamish.troy@xtra.co.nz

NORTH CANTERBURYGARAGE DOORS & HOMEMAINTENANCE

GARAGE DOORS

Supply and Install SectionalDoors, Roller Doors Tilted Doors,

RepairsAutomatic Openers for $495 including GST

Valid from 24th October 2014 to 7th November 2014

Glazing

24/7 Emergency glass replacement.Showerscreens, mirrors, splashbacks, partitions,balustrades, retrofit double glazing, pool fencing

and shop fronts.

Call us 24/7 on 0800 70 90 70or visitmintglass.co.nz

ExcavationEXCAVATIONLANEWAYSIRRIGATION

FOUNDATIONSDRAINAGE

TRENCHINGCARTAGE

5.5 TON EXCAVATORFOR HIRE

ALSO AVAILABLE -3.9 TON DIGGER WITH

ROCK/CONCRETEBREAKER

STEVE SCOTT0274 339 578

scottexcavation@hotmail.co.nz

Electrician

R Grant Electrical LtdAllan Pethig

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

installations• New housing

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

Prompt friendly service1454503

Concrete

A CUT ABOVETHE REST

A CUT ABOVETHE REST

GOSCUTCONCRETECUTTER LTD

Free quotes(will travel)

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

• Decorative Cutting• Inyard Cutting &

Drilling• Fumeless Hydraulic

Equipment

Graeme Gosney0274 971 683

Phone 03 327 8341Fax 03 327 8343

Email: goscut@xtra.co.nz

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RANGIORADENTURE CLINIC

RANGIORADENTURE CLINIC

Garry W MechenRegistered Clinical Dental Techncian

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

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HOURS8.30am - 12noonMonday to Friday

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phone (03) 310-3044

DENTURE CLINIC

Civil and Drainage

Decorators

Wilson Decorators Ltd• Small Family Business • Qualified Tradesman

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

•No Time Wasted • Reasonable Rates • Free Quotes

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

waylyn2@scorch.co.nzncn1238625aa

Computer Repairs

COMPUTERREPAIRSCompuCare

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

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

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

Butchery

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

Ph 312 4205Oxford

Number oneold-fashioned bacon

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

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Windows & Doors

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

8am-5pmWeekdays8am-2pm Saturday

215 Waltham Rd, SydenhamPh (03) 379 6159 info@windowmarket.co.nzFax (03) 962 1012 www.windowmarket.co.nz

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Water Blasting

ENVIROTECWaterblasting LtdServicing Canterbury

Commercial & Residential

• Graffiti Removal• Blocked Drains

• Pre Paint Cleaning• Moss & Algae Removal

• Silicone Sealing(Brick & Block Work)

• Concrete / Driveways /Ashphalt

• Houses • Schools• Dairy Sheds

CALL NOW FOR AFREE QUOTE

0800 SITECLEAN(0800 748 325)

Mobile 0274 369 187Customer Satisfaction

Guaranteed

Valuation

Registered valuers and property consultants– urban and rural

David Manning & Associates

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

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

Treework

• Digger Work• Pruning for health, shape, light,

view and safety• Tree Removal• Section Tidies• Garden Hedges• Local Experienced Crews• Storm Damage Cleanups

Quick, efficient service by qualifiedarborists

Call now for your free quote

1491163

Timber Sales

SPRING SALEGreat deals in the yard Thursday 4th, Friday 5th

and Saturday 6th of September• Fencing packs must go• Farm packs priced to clear• Plus get all your decking needssorted before summer arrives!Pop in and see us or view our

products online at www.royaltimber.co.nzOpen Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

and Saturday 8am – 12 noonCall David on 029 770 9204

Amy 021 650 60999 Mairehau Road, Burwood, just off

Marshlands RoadBRBRBRBRINININGGG THTHTHISISIS AADVDVDVERERTT INININ AANDNDND RRECCEIEEIVEVEVEV AAAABRING THIS ADVERT IN AND RECEIVE A

10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR ORDER

Tiling

ASHWORTH TILINGHigh Standard of workmanship

guaranteedReg. Water Proofer

Kitchens Bathrooms LaundryDecks FireplacesUnder floor heating

P: 027 768 0468 P: 027 768 6118

1469491

CASH PAID FOR SCRAP

MAINLAND METALS LTD

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

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

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

9228

098A

A92

2809

8AA

Plumbing

Master Plumber of theYear 2010

Phone 0800374737 or 03 3279499DRIPFREE

Email plumbers@clyne-bennie.co.nzWeb www.clyne-bennie.co.nzwww. plumbingshoponline.co.nz

Canterbury owned andoperated for over 60 years

FITTERSLAYERS HEATING

PREVENTIONSOLUTIONS

– CCTV

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or 03 310-8206

1326851

Painting

C A L V E R TP A I N T I N G

• INTERIOR PAINTING

• EXTERIOR PAINTING

• WATER BLASTING

• WALL PAPERING

• SPRAY PAINTING

• INTERIOR PLASTERING

• BUILDING REPAIRS

QUALIFIED TRADESMENNORTH CANTERBURY AND KAIKOURA

PHONE: 027 333 5322A/H: (03) 319 6740

calvertpainting@yahoo.co.nzcalvertpainting@yahoo.co.nz147739414773941477394

Picture Framing

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

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

10 Cone Street, Rangiora P: 03 313 5474 www.cameofinearts.co.nz1354565

PPh 0204 035 4145Ph 0204 035 4145

Kaikoura Plumbing & DrainageMaintenance and Renovations.

Pump Systems.Servicing Homes, Farms,

Businesses.

Competitive rates.High Workmanship.

1491426

Plumbing

Ph/fax 03 3144 110mobile 0275 589 333email pcjet@xtra.co.nz

PO Box 68Hawarden

North Canterbury

Painters/Decorators

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Rangiora: Percival St Ph 03 313 8186 any time • Kaiapoi: 86 Williams St Ph 03 327 9005(Kaiapoi After Hours: John Mellor 027 478 7685) www.rangiora.toyota.co.nz • • www.kaiapoi.toyota.co.nz

Rangiora & Kaiapoi Toyota — New & Used Vehicleswww.rangiora.toyota.co.nz • www.kaiapoi.toyota.co.nz

MENTION THIS ADVERT AND RECEIVE A FREEGENUINE TOYOTA CAMBELT WHEN FITTED INOUR WORKSHOP ON YOUR TOYOTA*VALID UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2014* Excludes labour and any additional partsSpecial Conditions Apply

FREE GENUINETOYOTA CAMBELTDoes your Toyota’scambelt needreplacing?NOW’S THE TIMETO TAKE UP THISSPECIAL OFFER.

IMETHISER.FUEL INJECTORKIT

FITTEDCOMMON RAIL DIESEL HILUX. UNTIL 31 OCTOBER

*FOR A LIMITED TIME. TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY

2012 CAMRY ATARA S2.5 automatic, fully loaded, just 4000km,stunning looker in metallic blue.

$39,495

2008 CAMRY GL2.4 auto, exceptionally tidy, just 45,000km

$15,995

2010 COROLLA GX1.8 h/b, popular 5-door, auto, superb to drive!

$17,995

2010 CAMRY GL2.4 auto, 68,000km, tidy oridinal car, great value.

$19,995

2008 COROLLA GX1.8 sedan, auto, 58,000km, stunning in graphite metallic,MUST SEE!

$15,995

2013 TOYOTA YARIS1.3 h/b, auto, 5-door, crisp white, just 26,000km,Signature Class 3-yr Warranty & AA Roadside Service

$18,995

GREAT VALUEUSED TOYOTAS

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FULL WORKSHOP SERVICES AVAILABLE