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Great Reads + Summer Bounty recipes An exciting new Gin Range + much more

FEBRUARY 2021 Welcome to the February Observer.

By now most students are back at school and wondering where their holidays went.

We have finally had a few hot days, but very unsettled weather for the last month. Here’s hoping (again) for a lovely settled February.

We are excited this month to be welcoming Candice and Amy to the Observer. Amy is a year 12 student at Oxford Area School, and we are excited to have her writing for us.

Candice comes to us with a lot of experience in journalism and we are lucky to have her writing for us. 2021 is shaping up to be a good year!

If you are looking for a change in your work arrangements, check out the awesome deal Niche Shared Space have for a free month, when you take one of their permanent desks.

See their ad on page 9.

The Wings and Wheels event we advertised last month put on by the Oxford Community Trust and the Oxford and Districts Lions was a fantastic day out. There were a great range of cars and planes – pictures from the day on page….

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Have a great month!

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New writers to the Observer team Introducing Candice Breeze I recently moved to Oxford from Auckland with my husband Todd, two daughters, Ivy (9) and Poppy (2) and our family dog Ebony. I love reading non-fiction (I’m a sucker for self-improvement books), and I love a good romance novel. You’ll often find me browsing all the goodies at Emma’s at Oxford. I have a love for writing and one day hope to write a best selling self-improvement book! I very much enjoy anything creative such as photography, design and watercolour painting. You may even hear me trying to play the violin again (I used to play as a kid!). When I was a little kid I hated vegetables, and still do. (Don’t tell my kids!). I could, and do, eat chocolate everyday, but try and combat this by going to the gym or running around the beautiful streets of Oxford. I’m excited to start writing for the Observer, and getting to know the locals more in my new home town.

and Amy Riach I am a senior student at Oxford Area School, and I live here in Oxford with my family; three humans and one very spoilt dog. I love reading fiction, and thrillers have a special place in my heart, and on my bookshelf. I also love emotional reads, and I’m one to read my favourites over and over again. Once I leave high school I hope to complete a degree in English Literature, and then go on to teachers college. Unfortunately my cooking skills are rather sub-par, but I do love to bake, and while I have been known to burn toast, thankfully my shortbread is slightly more edible. Whitcoulls is one of my favourite places to be, and I’m a firm believer that reading books and buying books are two very different hobbies. I’m really excited to start working with the Observer, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to write for a published paper.

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Jinn is the new Gin by Emily Chapman Gin enthusiasts get excited !

There is a new name on the gin scene, and you will love what they have to offer.

In a garage in Rangiora, Sean Juniper has set up Juniper Distillery, and is creating beautiful Jinn and Jinn Liqueurs, that he hopes will soon be available for sale. He is currently working through Council requirements, which has been a process that has taken longer than he hoped.

But whilst working through this process, Sean is building up stock and getting his website ready.

Sean is a chef by trade, and is currently the Hospitality Programme Leader at Aspire 2 International. He brewed beer for years, which he says helped him develop his skills. Whilst he had an interest in distilling, he says he was hesitant to try it at first, but when his son decided to buy a still, he went halves with him, and the rest as they say, is history. He decided to try and make Jinn Liqueurs, as there aren’t a lot out there, and they are quite a unique product.

Sean’s culinary background is evident when he talks about the detail involved in getting just the right flavour, or colour for his products. He spends a lot of time tweaking the flavours. For his Juniper Jinn Liqueur, he really wanted a lavender colour, and finally managed to track down a product called Ube, a yam from the Philippines, which gives him the colour he wants, along with a slightly Pistachio nutty flavour. His Trader Jinn Liqueur is a spiced jinn, which he says you can add chilli to, for an extra layer of flavour.

The process has involved a lot of trial and error and Louize, Sean’s wife, tells us that some discarded product has been used in their cars for car windscreen cleaner. Apparently it was ideal as it does not freeze and cleans road grime very effectively.

Sean’s ethos is to have as little environmental impact as possible, and to make sure everything is reusable or recyclable. He uses glass bottles, aluminium lids, and plain paper labels.

He also, wherever he can, sources equipment and ingredients from New Zealand. His stills are made by a New Zealand company for home hobby use, but Sean says they produce an excellent commercial grade product.

Thinking of Selling Privately?

The real estate market is undeniably hot – houses are selling in record time, for record prices. With so many eager buyers making it easy to sell quickly, I’ve heard the odd story about homeowners selling privately to save money on commission.

Sadly, in many cases although these sellers have saved on commission, at the end of the day they’ve ended up with less. They unfortunately didn’t understand that a real estate professional’s expertise is to find the buyer who will pay the most, then make sure they do. Many could have done much, much better.

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You also need a well thought-out, proven marketing plan reaching across multiple types of media to attract as many buyers as possible.

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When asked where he would like to see the business go, Sean is adamant that he would like to keep his business at a small boutique level, with sales through his website, perhaps some markets, and at a few local bars. He says “it is all about the quality of the product and of course, customer enjoyment”.

It is clear that Sean is passionate about what he does, and his products are certainly evidence of that. My favourite is the Rose Jinn Liqueur which was developed through Sean’s love of Turkish Delight.

All up Sean has 5 Jinn’s in his portfolio and then there is the Usquebau, a distilled Cardamon infused Stout, not a Jinn and definitely not a Whisky but something new, exciting and very unique.

Follow Juniper Distillery Ltd on Facebook to keep updated with their progress, and when they are open for business.

Sean’s wife Louize, the other chef in the family, has graciously given us her recipe for a Jinn and Tonic Cheesecake that she made for us.

This will delight any Jinn lover!

See her recipe on page 12

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Arts in Oxford Gallery News During his university student flatting years Ron Hazlehurst carried his Minolta SRT101, photographing his friends, companions and environs.

He captured the atmosphere of the changing political and cultural landscape of Canterbury. Ron recently settled in Oxford & we are thrilled he brought his photography collection to our attention.

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Mayoral Update

The Continuing Story of Claims

with Dan Gordon

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Happy New Year!

I hope you had a relaxing Christmas and a chance for a break over the New Year holiday period.

I enjoyed the time connecting with family and friends and being around our community, going on some walks and visiting the beach. We are very fortunate in Waimakariri – from the mountains to the sea and everything in between we really do have it all here.

In the lead-up to Christmas I very much enjoyed attending a number of school prizegivings. I was very impressed by all our schools, especially with the challenging year we had had, and to hear how well students are achieving. We are very well served by excellent schools, outstanding Principals, Teachers and Boards of Trustees with dedicated parents giving up their time to support the running of our schools which play an important role and are at the centre of our community.

I recently went on one of the first Express Bus services to central Christchurch. Coupled with the new Northern Corridor, the Express Bus service and Park and Ride are a game-changer for Waimakariri commuters, providing a great opportunity for people to consider the choices available to them to commute into Christchurch City.

It is an excellent service and if you are able I encourage you to use it. There are a number of Park and Ride locations for residents to leave their cars and catch a bus. For more details, and to also find out about the T2 carpooling lanes on the new Northern Corridor, check out www.metroinfo.co.nz It’s great to also see people using the new cycle lane on the Waimakariri Bridge. I hear positive feedback from people who are enjoying this safe new way of cycling into the city. All these new projects have been the result of a successful partnership between our Council, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council and it’s most satisfying that we now have these opportunities available after many years of planning.

It is going to be a busy year ahead for the Council. We are looking forward to the challenges and opportunities this year and working hard for you.

This week I announced the appointment of Council’s new Chief Executive, Jim Harland. The Council and I are excited about working with Jim and welcoming him to this role. Most recently Jim was the Director of Regional Relationships for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. From 2000-2010 he was Chief Executive of Dunedin City Council and prior to that he held the position of Director of Strategy and Policy, then Policy and Planning at the North Shore City Council. Jim holds a Masters in Town Planning.

In the current climate it is vital that we have an experienced Chief Executive to help guide and lead our Council. We are very fortunate to have recruited someone with the many skills that Jim will bring. He will be a hugely capable leader for the organisation while we navigate the New Year and changes that come with it.

Our current Chief Executive Jim Palmer finishes with the Council in early March after 17 years with the organisation. Jim Harland will join the Council in late March.

I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that you may want to discuss. Email me at mayor@wmk.govt. nz or phone 021906437. I’m here to help.

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Here we are, already one month into the new year.

It’ll be Christmas again before you know it…

This year over the Christmas holiday period I’ve noticed a big increase in the number of claims and claim inquiries. I’m not sure why, maybe it’s simply that people are relaxed after the build up to Christmas or maybe they’re just doing things they don’t normally do while on time off.

In any event it is typical for this time of year, but this year seemed even more than before. And so I thought it appropriate to talk a little more about claims.

You’ll recall late last year I introduced you to my clients Peter and Janine and told their story, a true story, of an unfortunate accident that could have had devastating financial outcomes had they not planned for the worst. Their insurance policy didn’t fix the injury Peter sustained, that’s the medical people’s job, but it did give them the financial support that was so needed when Pete’s ability to work came to an abrupt and grinding halt!!

Pete has now changed his vocation since his injury stopped him from returning to building. His insurance policy supported him and his family while he retrained into a new vocation so that he can return to creating an income for him and his family. The insurance policy didn’t give him a new job, but it did give him the funding to prepare him for a new job. Insurance is best described as the funding mechanism in support of any risk management plan.

On top of that, once it was clearly medically established that Pete was unlikely to ever return to building, his usual occupation for which he was skilled, experienced and qualified to do, Janine and Pete had a further lump sum pay-out know as Total and Permanent Disability (TPD).

Pete and Janine’s story is not unique. There are similar claims being paid every day of every week, legitimate, genuine claims.

We often don’t hear this side of the story from the media. It seems that it is always about the claims that aren’t paid that we hear about. The ones where the insurance companies are the “big bad ogres” because they’ve declined what appears on the surface to be a legitimate and genuine claim. It then seems as though the insurance companies are for ever looking at how they can get out of paying claims.

That philosophy just doesn’t make sense. Why would insurance companies look to NOT paying claims when the bad publicity is devastating to their reputation and ultimate growth of their business. No business wants to be on Fair Go! When a claim is declined it is often as a result of some “skulduggery”. Remember, not everyone is as honest as you and me! And if the insurance company never looked into claims, just paid them regardless of circumstances, then there would be an awful lot more dishonest and illegitimate claims resulting in premiums skyrocketing. The honest would pay dearly for the actions of the dishonest!

An insurance policy is a contractual agreement between the life assured and the insurance company based on certain information being made available by the person applying for the insurance.

The insurance company ask the questions and generally accept the answers as true and correct until there is clear evidence to the contrary. Their opportunity to do their due diligence is before the policy is issued and they rely on the honesty and integrity of each and every applicant. If you haven’t been open and honest from the start, then your claim is very likely to be declined. And why shouldn’t they decline? And why then is that their fault?

If you’ve got some concerns about your policy, wandering whether you’ll get a claim when you genuinely need it, then give us a call we can have a look at it with you and discuss your concerns.

After all, it is what we do.

Modern working for a post Covid environment with Ryan Peni

Have you or your organisation prepared for a Post COVID-19 office?

Is the ‘new normal’ now the normal? What will be the key learnings moving into 2021 after a worldwide shift in the way we work?

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Last year I wrote about what we are seeing as the ‘new normal’; this being the broad term used for coworking spaces, flexible spaces, hubs etc. In reading an article recently, and also what we have observed ourselves across New Zealand, the ‘new’ is dropped. It is now just a normal way of working.

In 2020 we saw an extraordinary shift, with employers having to come up with ways to get workers working from their homes. What was fascinating was companies previously talking about their flexible working arrangements, only to find out they probably didn’t have the set up, capability and IT support they expected, to mobilise quickly or at least en masse.

We did see opportunity for people to embrace the changes and challenges of working from home, and bang, all of a sudden, people realised you didn’t need to be in the office every day, or have to be on that plane every week, and that you can in fact work remotely and flexibly.

Of course, there were different types of stresses: loss of revenue for landlords, loss of business for cafes, restaurants and other hospitality businesses and well, we all know the rest of that story.

All the changes and challenges aside, and despite being popular during the pandemic, we have seen first-hand the desire for people to go back to an office, (whatever that looks like now), and working from home whilst it has it’s benefits does not replace the physical office space, both in terms of social interaction and productivity.

Could this pandemic have ultimately propelled coworking into a new gear? I think so!

People commuting from outside regions are utilizing home offices and or local shared spaces.

Companies are cutting unnecessary costs and using shared spaces for themselves or their teams.

We are even seeing sales people, (who spend 90% on the road), using shared spaces for administration tasks or client meetings, rather than having a corporate office!

2021 is going to be a year of experiences, changes and innovation, and with that a new wave of people who embrace different ways of working. I think this is exciting.

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Bounty

Summer

If you have a vegetable garden this season, you will be right in the midst of preserving your extra produce!

We are a little bit behind this year because we had chickens free ranging through the garden, but now they have their own ‘palace’ and yards, things are starting to get going.

We have put together a few recipes to use for some of those veges that tend to go a little crazy!

Tomato Salsa 2.5 kg of tomatoes 3-5 jalapeno chilli’s (depending on what heat you like) 2 medium onions 3 cloves garlic 1 cup vinegar (apple cider vinegar works well) ½ - 1 cup of coriander (we go heavy on the coriander) Salt and pepper to taste, along with any herbs you would like to add 1 tablespoon sugar Whizz up in a food processor.

If you are going to eat quickly you can just pop in the fridge. Or if you want them to last you can either use the water bath method, or pressure can the salsa.

Zucchini Fritters 3 cups zucchini 1 egg Crumbled Feta cheese Mint Salt & pepper to taste ½ cup Fresh peas (optional) 1 -2 heaped tablespoon self raising flour or coconut flour 1 tsp baking powder Grate zucchinis, add salt and leave to drain for 15 minutes.

Mix in the other ingredients and shallow fry in butter or olive oil.

Quick pickles 2 cups of sliced cucumber ½ cup of vinegar (whatever you have on hand, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar etc) ½ cup onions, sliced 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp fresh dill Salt to taste Heat all ingredients apart from the cucumber in a small saucepan.

Add the cucumber and cool to serve. Keep in the fridge.

Basil, lemon & walnut pesto 2 cups fresh basil 3 cloves garlic ½ cup olive oil ½ cup walnuts 1/3 cup lemon juice (this can be adjusted to your taste) Salt and pepper to taste.

Put all ingredients in food processor.

Blend while adding olive oil until you get the consistency you like.

Store in the fridge.

Louize’s Gin & tonic cheese cake BASE 300g digestive biscuits crumbed 150g butter melted tsp ground Cinnamon 8 crushed juniper berries Line a 24cm spring cake tin with baking paper Mix the base ingredients together and press into cake tin.

Chill in fridge before adding the top.

CHEESE MIX 125ml gin 125ml tonic water 75g caster sugar 5 gelatine leaves 60g full fat cream cheese 150g mascarpone 150g cream 100g icing sugar Juice of half a lime & all the zest Soak gelatine leaves till soft.

Put gin tonic and castor sugar in a small saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved.

Squeeze water from gelatine leaves, add to warm gin & tonic mix, leave to dissolve.

Put full fat cream cheese, marscapone, icing sugar, and lime zest in food processor or mixer. Blitz until well combined. Poor in gin and tonic and gelatine mix. Mix until well combined.

Beat the cream until fluffy. Add to cheese mix.

Pour cheese mix over chilled base.

Return to refrigerator. Chill for at least 6 hours.

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Sprinkle with a faint dusting of crushed juniper berries if you have some.

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New Nurse Manager enjoys “person-centred care approach to all our residents”

February! The perfect month for de-cluttering your wardrobe. Christmas is finished and generally we seem to be back into the routine of the year. School goes back this month, and that is always a sure sign that routine has begun. The best way to start the new year for your style, is by going through your wardrobe to cull and organise. Here are 5 signs that it’s time to de-clutter your wardrobe.

Do you struggle to locate items in your wardrobe because it’s so full you can’t see where everything is?

You feel like you are only wearing 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time?

Are you ever late to work, appointments, events because you don’t know what to wear?

Do you keep holding onto items thinking ‘I will fit into these items one day….’?

Do you have feelings of guilt or frustration when trying things on in your wardrobe?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you are not alone! We think we are the only ones who feel like this but, trust me you are not. It’s because of these feelings that I have put my efforts into developing tools to help people negotiate these issues. Noone likes to feel uncomfortable in their own skin. To walk into a wardrobe full of clothes that make you feel this way is not helpful. But do not fear, as acknowledging you need a change is the first major step. Now it’s just lots of little steps, (which you can do!). So this month your first session of wee steps is to set aside some time to achieve this challenge.

For that first session in your wardrobe, I want you to get rid of all your old, daggy and worn out clothing. I know that it could be handy for ‘the garden’ ‘cleaning’ ‘painting’ ‘on the farm’, BUT do you need 15 old tops for these jobs? Probably not. How about shrinking the pile to your 5 favourites. That is one for each working day of the week. More than enough.

Anything that is stretched, faded, has holes or is completely worn out needs to go. This is also the time to make a pile of those items that are broken. If the button has fallen off, seam come apart, needs a polish, then pop that in a pile. Do the same with jewellery and scarves. Wash anything that is dirty, and clean any jewellery that needs a polish. Give the wardrobe itself a good vacuum, and wipe any shelves down. It’s a game changer just having a clean space to have your items.

Now for the rest of the month make it a challenge to fix those items that need it. Is it worth taking it to a dress maker? Can you sit down while watching Netflix and sew that button on? Little achievements make such a difference. I’m going to leave you with this for the month of February and I will be back with the next set of steps to take for the month of March. I’m getting my ‘bossy’ side out for 2021. It’s for the greater good (well that’s what I tell my family when my bossiness appears).

Ultimate Care Group welcomes new Nurse Manager Lorraine Murray to Ultimate Care Karadean. Lorraine is originally from the Midlands in the UK and was working in Shakespeare country. In 2009 she and her family decided it was time for a change and immigrated to New Zealand. Since arriving in New Zealand her nursing career has involved looking after the elderly in hospital, rest home level, dementia and palliative care.

She say’s “I am quite passionate about providing a high standard of care and encouraging staff to treat everyone as they or their loved ones would want to be treated”.

In describing Karadean, Lorraine states that “the whole countryside is your view, it is very picturesque, quiet, relaxing and welcoming.

Our facility is not too large and not too small, so we can maintain a person-centred care approach to all our residents. We are happy to go the extra mile to ensure everyday can be a good day”.

“We have a variety of rooms from units, large single rooms and standard rooms to accommodate resident’s requirements, says Lorraine. “All residents are encouraged to make their room feel like their own home. There are plenty of lounge and seating areas

to relax and enjoy the views and enjoy our home cooked meals”.

Ultimate Care Karadean offers hospital and rest home level care as well as palliative care.

Families are encouraged to participate in planning the care of their loved one and are kept up to date with any change or changes in care being provided. Oxford has a very close, community bond to assist in caring for residents.

The GP practice is local and offers an excellent service and back up outside normal working hours. The nursing team is overseen

by Jamee Giles, our knowledgeable clinical manager who has been with us for almost two years. She provides a high standard of care to your loved ones.

“We also have a brilliant diversional therapist on our team states Lorraine, she is very passionate about her vocation and delivers something special each day.”

For more information on the services that Ultimate Care Karadean could offer you or a family member contact Lorraine Murray on 03 312 4891, email karadean@ultimatecare.co.nz or visit us at 5 Queen Street, Oxford. www.ultimatecare.co.nz

Have a fabulous February.

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Summer Reading Review.

by Amy Riach

As we move from 2020 into 2021, summer is finally in the air. For a country that’s known for Christmas at the beach, in the week before Santa’s arrival, we saw precious little sun. Instead summer brought with it days of rain, and though the farmers may have been pleased, those of us planning on Christmas in the sun, were less thrilled by the downpour. But with the New Year, at last comes the promise of summer weather, and as the ocean temperatures become less formidable, people have begun flocking to the beach with picnic baskets and a good book in hand. So if you too are looking for the perfect beachside novel, here are 3 of my top picks from these summer holidays.

The Pull of the Stars

By Emma Donaghue.

2020 has brought with it a nationwide understanding of the word pandemic, and Donoghue’s latest novel is filled with a vocabulary that has become all too familiar. The Pull of the Stars is the story of Nurse Julia Power, battling the Flu epidemic of 1918 in a cripplingly understaffed hospital. Set in Dublin Ireland, the country is battling both war and disease, and Nurse Power is fighting on the frontline. Head of the Maternity ward, she cares for pregnant women infected with this unfamiliar flu, struggling to save both mothers and their babies. Her world is at once foreign and familiar, and while the book was written before any of us had heard the word Covid, it feels eerily similar. Taking place over a span of just 3 days, all the action unfolds within one small space, reminiscent of her bestselling novel ‘Room’. As it turns out, Donaghue is extremely good at it, and the emotional read tackles love and loss in equal measure.

The Stranger

By Simon Conway.

We’re all enjoying the summer holidays, and lazy summer days call for action packed thrillers. Mental exercise counts, right? ‘The Stranger’ is a fast paced crime thriller which takes place across the globe, as MI6 operative Jude Lyon is forced from government offices in Britain, to the deadliest prison in Syria, the refugee camps in Jordan, and the battlegrounds of Iraq. Years ago Lyon was involved in the incarceration of a prisoner, one he had hoped never to see again. But now someone has broken him out of prison, and what began as an embarrassment, fast becomes something more sinister, the likes of which no one has encountered before. The former prisoner is merely a front, for a new and terrifying campaign. A thriller that will leave you on edge until the end. Any fans of ‘I am Pilgrim’ will love this book.

Stories of Hope

By Heather Morris.

Written by Heather Morris, bestselling author of ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’, ‘Stories of Hope’ is an inspirational story about some of the most defining experiences in Morris’ life, as she explores her journey as a writer. The novel is written in the form of a series of tales, about the lives of the remarkable people she met, and the stories they had to tell. Morris considers what it really means to listen, and explores her profound friendship with Holocaust survivor Lale Sokolov, the ‘Tattooist of Auschwitz’. We are introduced to the person Lale become after the Holocaust, the elderly man who was insistent that Ryan Renolyds was the only man good looking enough to star in the movie of his life. An essential read for anyone who loved ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’, this is an astonishing book about what it means to hope, and to listen, as Morris tells the unheard stories of survivors.

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Call the Trust on 312 3006 to book your space.

We would love this service to continue, but need it to be used.

Medical transport - we have drivers available to help you to get to your appointment.

Call us to book. We are also approved for ACC appointments.

Job vacancy - we are looking for expressions of interest for the position of Holiday Programme Coordinator. If you would be interested in leading a team to run programmes for 5-13 year olds each holidays, please contact Jo Ealam 312 3006 or jo@oxfordtrust.co.nz for more information.

Thank you to everyone who donated gifts and vouchers for families in our community at Christmas. Your generosity was so appreciated.

A big thank you also to the Oxford & Districts Lions who donated food & vouchers, and also helped us to deliver the Christmas parcels.

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Kāhui Whetū - Tātai Whetū - Rau Whetū As a community, we align our learning and skills, showing how extraordinary we are.

In the past, we have identified the bright shining stars in the Oxford night sky as being something unique to us.

Along with the naming of Aotahi (the Orion Constellation), we have continued this theme by utilising the Māori word Whetū meaning star.

Our vision is three connected parts:

Kāhui Whetū - The collection (constellation) of stars. Joining together as one group, where each star has a relationship with one another, connected as a community. This phrase is used to express the connections as we grow alongside each other, with each other, together.

Tātai Whetū - Aligning the stars (getting your ducks in a row). Putting together the learning and skills.

This phrase is used to express all the learning that takes place in the learning journey.

Rau Whetū - This refers to the hundred stars. From the expression “taumata rau”, meaning “extraordinary”.

This phrase is used to express the success, achievements, that make us shine together.

Together the three phrases mean: “As a community, we align our learning and skills, showing how extraordinary we are.”

In order to reach this vision we have identified three specific areas to focus on first, as part of our strategic plan: - Grow together - through thriving connected communities: family, school, community and the world - Learn together - through pioneering and collaborative learning, where we are future focused, learning in an authentic way with and from one another - Shine together - through courage, success and pride we will shine. We will be prepared to take risks as we seek excellence, and celebrate our achievements fostering pride in ourselves, each other and our school.

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Welcome to our new staff Welcome to Duncan Hortin My name is Duncan Hortin. I was born and raised in Christchurch where I attended St Albans Catholic, Heaton Normal Intermediate and St Bedes College. I have a BA in Education with a minor in human development. In 2020 I completed a Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching and Learning from the University of Canterbury. Oxford Area School will be my first teaching position, I am looking forward to getting into it and having a great year. I love my sport, in particular rugby. I have played for the Christchurch club premiere reserve team over the last two seasons. Throughout highschool, I was a competitive swimmer and played water polo. I look forward to bringing my passion for staying active in the classroom and meeting many of the wonderful people within the Oxford Community.

Welcome to Georgia Fogarty My name is Miss Georgia Fogarty and this year I will be starting my journey in the Oxford community as a Year 5/6 teacher at Oxford Area School. I am enthusiastic about sport and the outdoors and will most likely be found wandering many of the great walks in this area or coaching one of the many Oxford Area School sports teams. I am super excited to become part of this community as I have always had a love for Oxford and the surrounding area.

Welcome to Meghan Robb Kia ora, my name is Meghan Robb and I am delighted to be a new member of the Oxford Area School staff and be teaching in the Year 7 & 8 syndicate. Growing up in Canterbury, I spent lots of time playing a variety of sports and exploring the outdoors. This has led to me developing a great interest in the environment and I look forward to sharing this with the students at O.A.S. 2021 will be my first year out of the University of Canterbury, where I completed my Bachelor of Teaching and Learning. I am extremely excited to get into the classroom and begin my career doing something I am so passionate about. I feel very strongly about the importance of the school community and working alongside the staff, families/whānau, and students to ensure that I am doing everything I can to provide all students with a fun, and motivating education. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and becoming a new member of the Oxford community.

If you see me, please don’t hesitate to come and say hello, as I love meeting new people.

Welcome to Elise Basher My name is Elise Basher and I will be teaching Mathematics at Oxford Area School in 2021.

I come from a family of teachers, so have a passion for education. I started my teaching career at Tawa College three years ago, during which I got to experience teaching Mathematics at every level.

I am really looking forward to getting involved in all aspects of school and community.

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Ko Maungatere te maunga Ko Rakahuri te awa Nō Cust ahau Ko Thompson tōku whānau Ko Nerissa tōku ingoa 私はトンプソンネリッサです。39才です。夫と３人の子供がいます。庭仕事と旅行が好きです。 Kia Ora! My name is Nerissa Thompson. I am passionate about education and am a strong believer of being a lifelong learner. After obtaining a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning from the University of Canterbury, I worked for 7 years as a primary school teacher at an international school in Osaka, Japan before taking time off to start our family. My young family and I now live in the Cust area and I am excited about the opportunity to work at Oxford Area School.

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Lions step up after lockdown words by Shaz Davis - photos supplied

After lockdown the Oxford and Districts Lions Club (ODLC) collectively came up with several ideas to remain relevant and help the community post-Covid. One successful idea was to grow fresh produce to assist those in need in North Canterbury.

ODLC Treasurer, Neville Major-Johnston (aka scary Major to his grandchildren), offered use of his 10-acre plot in Ohoka. He grows flowers commercially, as Johnston Horticulture, and immediately saw the benefit of using his spare land and rotating crops.

By late August 2020 the ODLC had secured funding from the Ministry of Social Development, and a Covid fund from the local District Council. They had also sourced seed potatoes and bought other seeds, and ODLC members had helped to prepare the planting areas, and planted 1500 of the 7500 seed potatoes by hand.

“We were the only Lion’s group to apply for funding, and of those that did apply, we were the only group not to ask for funding for wages, as that part is all voluntary,” says Neville.

They now also have corn and courgettes planted, as well as 300pumpkins planted with the help of Geoff Rountree, of Oxford, who has offered the use of land and day-to-day pumpkin plant management.

“To date we have booked approximately 260 hours across 20 members, primarily for the preparation, planting, weeding and harvesting of crops.

Many more hours will be required to harvest the crops as they become available,” says club secretary Lyndsay Fletcher.

Some of the first potatoes dug formed part of Christmas food parcels for the immediate Oxford area.

The rest of the produce will be sent to Kaiapoi-based Satisfy Food Rescue, who distributes the food to 26 organisations, predominantly in North Canterbury, including food banks and community lunch programmes. “Ravensdown did a soil test and donated the specific fertilizer mix we needed.

The crops are growing well. We’re regularly lifting potatoes once a week and have supplied about a tonne of potatoes to Satisfy Food

The active club is open to new ideas to help the community They have 34 members and Rescue so far,”says Neville, who expects to supply between five to seven tonnes in total for this season. They have also supplied rhubarb, courgettes and jars of pickled beetroot made by an ODLC member.

Stef van Meer, Satisfy Food Rescue Coordinator says,” A guaranteed source of fresh produce coming in helps us create more nutritious comprehensive food parcels for people in need – not just tins and packaged food.

Plus the produce is local, so it has less of an environmental footprint and it is always rewarding to cooperate with other local groups.”

Other initiatives run by the ODLC since lockdown include a well-attended mental health evening with Richard Low and Doug Avery at the Oxford town hall, the Oxford Family Day Out late last year, and the Small Plane and Car Show in January.

They also manage the regular Paddy’s Market Day, the Oxford Christmas Parade and Toot for Tucker.

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Bowls success for Mother & Son team words by Beka Hunt - photos supplied

Barbara Thompson is a woman of many sports.

In 2017, she welcomed lawn bowls into her repertoire.

Sean Thompson, her son, has been competing in the sport for a few more years. Competition runs in their blood, resulting in this athlete power family.

On January 3rd, 2021, Sean and Barbara harnessed that dream team potential, and entered in the Malvern mixed pairs championship.

This was a competition that spanned over the weekend. First they played in Kirwee, and then in Darfield.

On the Saturday, 30 pairs played 4 games each; the results determining which grouping they played in the next day. The pairs were all relatively equal heading into the competition, and once the Saturday games were won and done, they started Sunday afresh.

On the 4th, Barbara and Sean played alongside 15 other teams, with their sights set on the trophy. There was a substantial amount of pressure resting on their shoulders, as they had won the previous 2019 tournament, and were returning to defend a title which the Thompson name already claimed.

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However, in the moment, that planned bowl followed through and secured a draw.

This result was strong enough to win the W H Oliver Trophy. By claiming it for a second time, they made history. Barbara and Sean are the first mixed pair duo to win twice in consecutive years.

Other hands have hoisted it aloft twice, but never in succession. However, Sean brushed this success off- “there wasn't too much pressure at all.”

With full access to bragging rights, both Barbara and Sean were more focused on the chance to play together. “I’ve always hoped that I’d get the opportunity to play with my son.”

This was her highlight, a position shared with Sean, who echoed the family bond; “it was special just to play with my mother.”

After a good chat about the experience, Barbara talked about the joy of lawn bowls for all ages. “You’re never too old to start bowls. It doesn’t matter what age you are. You can even buy bowls in different sizes.”

You can find how to experience bowls near you, on the Oxford Club Bowls website and Facebook page.

As for Sean and Barbara, they have conquered Malverns mixed pairs for another year, and not even one month in.

The shootout

words by Beka Hunt - photos supplied

One month ago, Cowboy Action Shooting (or C.A.S as they call it) did not exist in my vocabulary.

Now, I can clearly see the fault in that.

The sport, originally crafted in Southern California in the early 1980s, allows all ages to harness their inner good, bad and ugly.

Around New Zealand and across the world, participants of C.A.S meet in costumes accurate to the19th century. In competitions, the rules even extend to exclude modern materials. It’s all leather and buttons-no zips.

The clubs- better known as posses- compete through target shooting, but the real joy is in the experience of a fully immersive atmosphere.

My insider, Casey Anderson, is a cowgirl from the McLeans Rough Riders posse, and operates under the alias Zephyrs Coda. In the posse, real world identities are unknown and the cowboys adopt their personas. Even the guns must be true to the era. The revolvers, lever action rifle, side by side shotgun or pump-action shotgun- they all must conform to the original blueprints.

She’s new to the action shooting scene, but is completely invested, (as is her money), into the sport. Due to this, she has already competed in the NZ Nationals, still in her first year of action shooting. In such competitions, high noon showdowns remain on the menu, whilst deaths are avoided using targets instead.

There are stages which involve timed rounds of revolver, rifle and shotgun shooting, and the time is recorded. Each miss adds 5 seconds and any violation of safety brings a hefty 10 second penalty. In duels such as Nationals, it can come down to the milliseconds. In 2020, the posses competed in 6 stages a day, moving between stations with a set group. All the competitors shoot for the trophy, but also aim for the coveted Buffalo.

This is a badge of honor, earnt for the hat, when the duelist hits every shot. Even better is the Golden Buffalo which is procured in the same way, yet only at National competitions. Casey, in her first year, was only 2 shots off.

She is pictured holding the Junior Girl trophy that she took home after winning her age category. Sundays spent at the range and the once monthly club contests bring in the practise, although cowboys seem less inclined to showdown in the rain. However, on top of this, the guns must be cleaned after each use, and practise at home must be had, to win that beautiful Buffalo.

Thankfully (for the people of Oxford), it is possible to practise at home without live ammunition. There are motions between the starting pistol and the first hit target that can be practised, to ensure smooth loading during the firing. Overall, the sport brings a sense of escapism.

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Tips for your Student

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As children return to school, a few tips for parents to be aware of could help make the processes a little easier. The importance of hydration, good breathing and posture for learning can easily be overlooked.

These three areas are very much interconnected. Below are some simple tips to give your student the best start.

Hydration Water hydrates all functions of the body to do with thinking, concentration, learning, movement, responding and memory.

Lack of water can cause a number of problems with processing information. But a with a well hydrated body and brain, we are more capable of: • faster thinking and concentration, • being more alert and aware, • better focus with the eyes, • clearer focus with the mind, • improved memory receptors, • mental clarity, increased responses and creativity, • managing our emotions and behaviours, • managing stressful situations, • calming anxieties and the nervous system more easily.

Dehydration causes the brain and body to turn off and become more reactive and dull! Hydration switches your brain and body into a healthy and alert functioning mode.

Quick Simple Technique for Calming Breathing • Sit comfortably in a chair or upright on the floor.

Lie down if you prefer. Shoulders relaxed, not tensed.

• Take a slow breath in through the nose. Count slowly to about 4.

• Hold your breath for 1 or 2 seconds.

• Exhale slowly through the mouth. Count slowly to about 4.

• Wait for 1 or 2 seconds before taking another breath.

• Repeat for 10 breaths in and 10 breaths out.

Deeper Belly Breathing As above, but if lyingphoto down, you Selkirk can place your hands, soft toy or - Adrian a book on your lower tummy and watch as it rises and falls with the breathe. Children enjoy this idea, and it will help get the inflow of air deeper into their bodies.

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How much water How much water you need to drink each day will depend on what you are doing and how hot the day is. As a guide: 5 glasses for 5 to 8 year olds; 7 glasses for 9 to12 year olds; and 8 to 10 glasses for 13+ years, including adults.

Posture and Core Body Strength Generally, all problems with posture and weakened core body strength can lend themselves to untidy writing habits, less expansive writing skills, lack of concentration, unclear focus, and poor learning habits.

Posture problems At a desk or table - head resting on their non-dominant hand, head lying on arm, working too close to their work (unsupported), and slouching or leaning into the desk.

While sitting on the floor - slouching forward, sitting crooked, being very fidgety and restless, unfocused and unable to concentrate well.

Walking and movement posture problems - the walk is uncoordinated or ungainly, and arms may swing out of rhythm.

Creating Change The best posture at a desk when writing is to have the non-dominant hand engaged on the desk, actively holding the book or page.

At the dinner table, often food is easy to eat with just a fork. But it’s good to encourage the use of both a knife and fork to keep both hands equally engaged.

At the computer, the best posture is for feet to be flat on the floor, and back supported upright by the chair.

Posture problems can develop from weak Core Body strength.

The core body muscles are those in the trunk of the body. Both sides of the body may be weak, or more often one side may be weaker than the other. Research “Core Body Strength Exercises for Children.”

There are many websites offering a range of free fun activities.

Two simple ones are Superman pose with arms and legs off the ground, and making a bridge.

Breathing The benefits of improved oxygen from breathing, together with hydration and exercise are known to improve all areas of learning, attention, motivation, co-ordination, balance, processing information and even memory.

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Hello February. Another summer holiday behind us. Kids are back at school and there is still plenty of warmth in the sun to get outside and enjoy.

I would like to say a big thank you. It has been a tough year and without your help I know Aden and I would have found our jobs much harder. So again, thank you to each and every one of you; the members of our community for all you do, and are continuing to do, to make this little corner of the world a great place to live.

Our children are back at school and our mornings are getting busy again. Please take your time when travelling. Stay off your phones. Be mindful of your speed, especially around pedestrian crossings, schools and day cares, children are so unpredictable. Prepare for the unexpected.

It has been another busy month with many callouts and a variety of different events.

Thank you to the Oxford Lions and the Oxford A&P for putting on the wonderful “Great family day out”.

It was nice to be given the chance to do a very real demonstration alongside our local fire crew who we are very lucky and thankful to have such a great relationship with.

It is the time of the year when we really need to be looking out for work colleges, family and friends, particularly this year when we have all experienced added pressures, just asking ‘Are you ok?’ maybe all it takes.

Also at this time of year with Barbeques happening watch out for choking, elderly and young are very prone to choking but also teenagers and adults alike and often a choking person will remove themselves from the group going around a corner to save embarrassment. Call 111 immediately (you can always cancel them) apply 5 blows to the centre of the back if no luck try 5chest thrusts. Alternate between cycles of back blows and chest thrusts until the obstruction is clear, or patient becomes unconscious.

I would like to thank our fantastic team of volunteers and their families that give up many hours to support our communities.

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There has been a spike in vehicle thefts, again so be mindful of your personal security and keep an eye on your neighbours.

Lock your doors, take valuables out of your vehicle. Don’t give anyone a reason to be looking in your vehicle. If you see something, or someone that does not look right, let us know. We are always happy to come and have a chat, and take a look around.

We have attended far too many crashes over the holiday period, so please slow down. Speed is such a big contributor to injury crashes. Slow down. It is not a race.

Last but not least: when you come to an intersection, and it says STOP, please stop.

One final note; if there is something in the community that you believe I need to mention, please let me known.

Once again thanks for reading. Be safe.

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December was another busy month for the Brigade with ten calls.

We were asked to assist the Cust Brigade at two vegetation fires which were started by arching power wires. In our area we attended five vegetation fires. One, which was suspicious, in the Waimakariri river bed. One large hay shed fire where all the hay was lost, and about a third of the shed was destroyed. One car fire in the Waimakariri river bed where the car was totally destroyed while the owner had gone fishing.

One serious motor vehicle accident where two vehicles were involved and one person died at the scene.

The total calls for the year ending 2020 was ninety four which is down slightly from the previous year.

This months message is; Remember that we are in a restricted fire season and you must get a permit to burn.

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Feel relaxed w Build strength w Improve flexibility

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Paul Saunders

Lawnmowing and Garden Maintenance

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Marina Vermaat 64 High Street Oxford 7430

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The Wonderland would not have happened without the support of the Oxford Area School, Atkins Electrical, Ron Ealam Builders, Oxford Promotions, Needle Fresh and Schnurrbart Design and Publishing.

It was wonderful to see such great displays by: Agape Dance Academy, Angel Cats Cattery, Ashley Industrial, Budget Boutique, Oxford Butchery, Oxford Catholic Church, Oxford Service Centre & Library, Friends of the Oxford Hospital, Oxford Garden Club, Harcourts, Mayor Dan Gordon, Oxford Migrants, Oscar Programme, Oxford Dog Walking Group, Oxford Kindy, Oxford Police, Polkadotcom, Property Brokers, Oxford Senior Citizens, Sheffield Pie shop, Oxford St John, Oxford Union Church, View Hill School, West Eyreton School, Womersley’s Hardware, Councillor Wendy Doody and Oxbox Youth.

We were so lucky to have appearances by Santa, the Oxford Area School Choir and the Wax Birds.

Thanks also to all the amazing Volunteers who gave up their time to make this occasion possible.

“Dining with a view” Lunch, brunch, morning or afternoon tea

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The Oxford Christmas Wonderland Committee would like to thank all those who made the Wonderland possible.

It was fantastic to see over 1000 people visit the event. Lots of positive comment were received.

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Owner/Operator Residential and Commercial Lawn & Edges ( push mow catch or mulch ) Ride on Sections upto 2 acres Weedeating Spraying Pruning and trimming Residential Hedges Tree Planting and more

FOR A QUALITY RELIABLE SERVICE CALL NOW!!

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We look forward to creating another great event this year.

Anyone interested in helping or being involved in any way this coming year please email Julia : oxfordnzwonderland@gmail. com or contract the Oxford Community Trust 03 312 3006 or hello@oxfordtrust.co.nz

Angel Cats Boarding Cattery & Pet Supplies (ukmax on Trade Me)

52 Church Street, Oxford

Phone 312 1452 & 0210 424367 Email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz

www.angelcats.biz Hours: 8am-11am & 4pm-6pm

Phone: 03 312 5744 Mob: 027 457 4431 Email: Theresa@coolcats.nz “Time spent with cats is never wasted” 1891 South Eyre Rd

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Probate application

- $690* including GST & High Court fee Kiwilaw – www.kiwilaw.co.nz

Cheryl Simes

021 701 838 / 03 312 1508 Oxford Local - Nationwide Service ‘Just because a lawyer holds the will, it doesn’t mean they hold the purse strings.

Check their fees first.’

Need a Pre-school ?

Oxford Early Learning Centre Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

✔ Nursery for 6 months onwards ✔ Interactive area for 2-3 year olds ✔ School readiness classroom for 4-6 year olds ✔ Great teacher/child ratios with passionate staff ✔ Community focused team supporting our families/whanau for over 30 years

166 High Street | Ph: 03 312 4757 (Behind Baptist Church)

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Oxford Butchery

Farm Fresh Flavour Fresh to your Plate

Fresh, real milk direct to you at the farm dispenser

Retail Quality Meat & Smallgoods Award Winning Old Fashioned Dry-cured Bacon & Ham. From Paddock to Freezer - we can homekill & process your stock ready for the freezer.

Bookings essential

Oxford Butchery Ltd 4th Generation Family Butchers

Real Milk from our happy, free-range, grass fed cows.

Self Service

OPEN 7 DAYS 7am - 9pm

44 Main Street - Oxford

Ph 03 312 4205 | A/H : Ph Shane 03 312 4709 MPI APPROVED

For Beautifully Handcrafted Books Tessa Warburton

56 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford

BOOKBINDER • Restoration • Repair • Private Tuition

2km off the Main Street

Phone 027 630 2230 Real milk. For a naturally better life.

Phone: 03 312 4399/027 419 6311 Email: tessawarburton@gmail.com

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St Peter Chanel Catholic Parish Sacred Heart Church, Oxford

ENQUIRIES: Waimakariri Parish Ph: 03 313 6285

REGULAR SUNDAY MASS: 8.30am EVENING MASS Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

Small Prayer & Reflection Groups Held every 2nd Monday at 7.30pm Oxford Church Centre

ALL WELCOME | Call Josie 022 089 8331

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OXFORD DISTRICT

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Sharing Christ in our Fellowship and Community

We do:

UNION (METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN) PARISH SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 2021

Pruning Thinning Hedge Trimming Stump Grinding Crown lifting and reductions Chipping Tree removals

UNION PARISH

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS AT 9.30AM IN THE OXFORD UNION CHURCH, 85 MAIN ST.

Sunday 7th February - Communion Service Sunday 14th – Service Sunday 21st – Service Salvation Army Service at 6.00pm.

Sunday 28th – Service

ALL WELCOME

Alec 027 525 5044

alec@maartentrees.co.nz

UNION PARISH MINISTER: REV. LAURENCE ENNOR PH: 03 357 4475 (Home) or 027 233 4687 (Mob) PARISH CLERK: ANNE CROFT Ph: 03 312 5513 or contact KEN WALKER Ph: 03 312 1464 twenty seven

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RON EALAM BUILDER

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