The Oxford Observer September 2019.

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SEPTEMBER 2019 Issue 92

Local Archer qualifies

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September twenty 19 Welcome to our September issue You will see we have lots of advertising for the upcoming Local Body Elections.

The Oxford & Districts Lions are holding a ‘Meet the Candidates” evening on September 17th (see ad on page 34.).

This is a good way to get to know your local candidates to help you make informed choices in your voting.

Congratulations to our book winners Gabby Addington and Julia Graham. They have won copies of The Other Wife and The Nanny, from the sponsors of our book reviews Emma’s at Oxford.

We have another great couple of books to give away this month, ‘This Mortal Boy’ by New Zealand author Fiona Kidman, and a BruceCandlish. & Emily Chapman thriller ‘Those People’ by Louise If you would like to go in the draw to win one of these books, please email us at emily@oxfordobserver.co.nz and let us know which book you would like!

We would like to welcome our new advertisers, we really appreciate that you choose to work with the Oxford Observer to get your message out into the community.

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Book Reviews Sponsored by Emma’s At Oxford

A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier “Courage can be found in the unlikeliest of places.”

It is 1932 and Violet Speedwell has lost both her fiancé and brother in the Great War, and because of all of the fatalities of men of marrying age, is now one the ‘surplus women’ of her time. However, Violet makes the break from living at home with her mother, and moves to Winchester, where she happens to come across a group of ‘broderers’, who are creating embroidered kneelers for the Winchester Cathedral.

She makes a diverse range of friends of borderers and bell-ringers, and doesn’t let her sex, marital status or the expectations of family or society dictate her path in life.

While historical fiction is not normally my go to, I loved this book.

I loved Tracy Chevalier’s (also the author of the Girl with the Pearl Earring) writing style and found the depiction of the time after the First World War, and the looming threat of Hitler to be so interesting.This is quite a short book, but one that I found myself thinking back to for days, after finishing.

Renia’s Diary by Renia Spiegel Reviewed by Amy Riach

Hidden for 70 years, the diary of Renia Spiegel has been translated into English for the first time, and we are immersed in the hopes and fears of a young Polish woman, as Germany invades Europe.

An aspiring writer, Renia’s diary is filled with poignant poetry, and she chronicles everything from her first love to her favourite teacher, even as the war rages around her.

By 1939 Renia is living with her younger sister at their grandparents house, separated from her mother who is trapped in Warsaw.

In 1942 they are forced into a ghetto, and shut off from the world, Renia’s diary entries become increasingly less hopeful.

Her boyfriend, Zygmund, is determined to save her, and he smuggles her out of the ghetto to hide with his parents. She continues to write in her diary, which she regards as her closest friend. But on July 30 1942 they are discovered by the Gestapo, and all 3 are murdered. The diary is then completed by Zygmund, who blames himself for the deaths of the people he holds most dear.

An emotional read, Renia’s diary is perfect for fans of Anne Frank or The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

Giveaways

Beautiful capture of a Hawk at Oxford Bird Rescue

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Successful trip

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words by Emily Chapman

A successful working trip to Moso Island in Vanuatu has been completed by a group of 13 locals (including 2 children) , organised by Ron and Jo Ealam.

A few years ago they built a community building, and this time travelled back, to add in a suspended ceiling in the Makanel which is the community building/meeting room.

Ron Ealam says that the new ceiling makes such a difference to the building. Not only does it make the room a really smart space, but it means that the building will be cooler.

The group also started painting the outside gables, and have issued a challenge to the community over there, to finish the outside of the building. The paint has been purchased and left Get Col red atMain there for them.

The group also achieved a number of other projects.

They put in a solar power pump for a well, and a hand pump for the well of an elderly woman in the community, who was no longer able to lift up her bucket, and was needing assistance to get her water.

They put up a basketball hoop and two netball hoops, and a tank stand at the school, along with blackboards for the school and the community building.

The community were so appreciative of all the work that the group completed, and had a big farewell party for them.

Julia Graham says the whole trip was great, and they worked really well together, and that they all enjoyed living with, and spending time with the people in the community.

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Waimakariri’s population is projected to grow from 60,000 to 75,000 within 10 years.

Preparing for an estimated 25 percent population increase requires experienced leadership.

The years ahead require a ‘steady as you go’ approach.

We must continue planning for growth, while managing costs and minimising rate rises. We must concentrate on doing the basics well, ensure that work proposed is needed now, and the Council obtains best value for money.

At Oxford Art Gallery with co-founder Brent Firkin.

I enjoy working with communities to help create change.

I was involved in setting up the Oxford Art Gallery and was its first chair. I am on the board of Rangiora Promotions Association, patron of North Canterbury Musical Society and chair of Friends of Rangiora Town Hall. Sixteen years ago, I helped establish the Kaiapoi Art Expo and have been its chair ever since.

Healthy communities are thriving communities and I am a strong supporter of community wellbeing. I am deputy chair of Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation, past chair of Wellbeing North Canterbury, and a trustee of the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust.

I was a member of Mandeville Sports Club Committee for 9 years.

Waimakariri needs an enthusiastic leader who knows our district intimately and understands our needs. I have 15 years of local council experience and I’m committed to serving our community. Having lived in Waimakariri for over 30 years, I possess an in-depth understanding of current issues, along with strong working relationships with Council which will ensure a smooth transition to a new mayor.

I want to create closer connections between community and Council, and if elected mayor, I’ll hold regular dropin sessions around the community, so people can share their views on issues.

My experience, energy, approachable nature and commitment to community organisations, combined with my long-term Council experience, makes me ‘the best choice for mayor’.

Authorised by: Dan Gordon, 578 Carrs Road, Loburn

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Local Archer Olivia Hodgson bound for words & photo by Shaz Davis

2020 Olympics

words by Shaz Davis - Photos supplied

Coopers Creek local, Olivia Hodgson, has Olympics 2020 in her sights, and hopes to get a shot at her goal next year.

The twenty-five-year-old New Zealand archer has just returned from a two-month trip travelling to Italy, Turkey, the UK, Holland, Scotland, Germany, Samoa and Japan, to compete in various archery competitions.

The highlight of the trip was Olivia, and team mate Adam Kaluzny, beating Australia in the recurve mixed team tournament of the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games, to secure two quota places for the New Zealand Team (one man, one woman) for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year. The teams were tied and it came down to a one-arrow shoot off for each team member.

“It was pretty intense, but Adam shot really well and I’m stoked to have won. It was kind of surreal. Within hours I was off to Tokyo for the next competition,” says Olivia.

Winning the quota place does not guarantee Olivia a place on the Olympic team, but with a ranking as the #1 female archer in Oceania she is hopeful of successfully contending the spot, or that her team might secure additional quota places in a competition in Fiji early in 2020.

The youngest in the family, Olivia initially started social archery when her brother was competing. She then focused on football for about six years, before abandoning it as a career idea, and returning to archery about four years ago.

Although she shoots for New Zealand, being a minority sport means all of Olivia’s travels and training has to be self-funded.

The biggest sponsorship she has received is a bit or archery gear, and while she’s grateful for that, she has to work to support herself, and enter competitions to compete against professional athletes, who are paid to train and compete, and can focus fully on their archery career.

Olivia works as an apprentice body mechanic at NZBMA, specialising in massage and body alignment.

She really appreciates having a supportive boss.

VOTE

WENDY DOODY FOR MAYOR

and Councillor Oxford - Ohoka Ward

I was born and raised on a dairy farm in Oxford. After living away from the District for work committments, we returned to our home town 11 years ago.

Over the past 15 years as a Local Body Representative, I have worked alongside, and gained valuable experience from three Mayors.

I started out in Local Body politics with The Hurunui District Council, and I gained valuable experience on how to build communities that had been let down by central services. It was a difficult time for residents and businesses to continue to survive, and move on from this setback.

Council had the courage to think outside the square, and promote business development within these communities.

Likewise the Waimakariri District was impacted by the earthquakes, which again destroyed some of the homes, businesses and infrastructure, creating difficult times for all.

The Waimakariri District Council as a collective, showed what can be done to build a better community environment, and lift the community spirit to a new level.

My Council experience includes work on the following portfolios: Community Facilities (Aquatic Centres, Halls, Libraries, Museums, Pensioner Flats), District Licencing Committee, Community Development & Wellbeing, Community and Recreation Committee, District Plan and Regulation, Oxford-Ohoka Community Board, Creative Communities, NZ Assessment (Chair), Mandeville Sports Club Committee, North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust, Waimakariri Access Group, Waimakariri Road Safety Co-ordinating Committee, Waimakariri Safe Community Governance Group. I have been a JP since June 1992, and organise the roster for the service desk in Oxford, and I am a member of the Oxford Cancer Support Group.

I believe that it is not what you do personally. But as a collective, you can achieve a greater level of service to help our communities.

Vote Wendy Doody for Mayor of Waimakariri District and help me continue my desire to make this fast growing District a better place to “live, work and play”. six

Authorised by Wendy Doody, 28 Tawera Lane, Oxford 3121330/0275158372

“There are not many places where you can take 68 days off and still come back to the job,” says Olivia.

She has done all sorts of work to pay her way in archery, from working at building sites, as a spray painter and on dairy farms.

She is really pleased to be able to focus on a job that can be developed as a career, and also supports her passion for archery.

She’s just reduced her hours at work by a third, to allow her to train six days a week.

Training involves “lots of shooting”, as well as cross fit type workouts and running. For Olivia it is the mental challenge of archery that she likes the most, and getting her mind and body to work together.

Aiming for the yellow centre of the target at 70 metres means that mere millimetres in her front hand, can affect her aim by as much as the length of a ruler. Reading the wind also plays a crucial part.

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Doesn’t matter how much we pretty up the name, Op Shopping still has techniques on how to make the most of shopping this way.

Many people ask me for my secrets on how to OpShop.

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SANDERSON FOR

MAYOR

REAL LEADERSHIP ZERO POLITICS

www.sanderson4mayor.nz /sanderson4mayor2019

I’m 34 years old, grew up in Waikuku, attended Rangiora High School and love being part of the Waimakariri District.

I served in the New Zealand Army as a soldier and an officer and now offer you my service as Mayor.

If elected, my focus will be on providing a fresh new leadership style for the council and the community, one that will stand up and take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the district, one based on the core values of courage, loyalty, integrity and pursuit of excellence - not politics.

My main area of concern is how we have been managing the consequences of district growth.

I am not against district growth however we mustn’t let it take priority over the wellbeing of the community.

My background as an army officer provides me with the experience needed to lead both the council and community.

I really do possess the passion, energy and motivation to go above and beyond the call of duty and work hard to make our district a safer, less stressful and happier place to live.

21 Reasons to Vote Oliver SANDERSON 1. True and tested leadership experience.

2. Zero tolerance for political games, grandstanding, or agendas.

3. Leadership based on values (courage, loyalty, integrity and pursuit of excellence).

4. A fresh, young (but not too young) energetic approach.

5. Finds solutions to problems, not just problems.

6. Cares about the local environment.

7. Cares about child safety.

8. Cares about elderly residents.

9. Cares about the challenges of working parents.

10. Ability to see the bigger picture.

11. Ability to think long term.

12. Life experience.

13. Grew up in the district.

14. Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

15. Physically and mentally fit.

16. Motivated to work hard for the community.

17. Motivated to set a good example for young people.

18. Motivated to solve the community's problems.

19. Easy to get along with.

20. Approachable.

21. Sense of humour.

Authorised by:by: Oliver MainNorth North Road, Waikuku Authorised OliverSanderson, Sanderson, 1473 1473 Main Road, Waikuku 74737473

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VOTE

KEVIN FELSTEAD For Oxford - Ohoka Ward Councillor

Having arrived in the Waimakariri District 34 years ago as Oxford County Clerk, and working subsequently as a resource planner for the Council, I remain dedicated to, and enthusiastic about this community.

Our area, particularly Mandeville, Ohoka and Swannanoa, continues to develop quickly, with drainage, maintenance of rural character and small town viability remaining important issues. This requires leadership and careful management. Running my resource consent business, I understand such local issues.

My Council involvement includes: Waimakariri Councillor for 18 years, Deputy Mayor for 9 years, Council representative on the Water Zone Committee for 6 years. Representative on the Greater Christchurch Partnership, Representative on the Greater Christchurch Passenger Transport Joint Committee (Deputy Chair).

My involvement in the community is extensive, and includes: Serving on the Oxford Area School Board of Trustees for 16 years - 5 as Chairman, Civil Defence (24 years’ service), Oxford Volunteer Fire Brigade (28 years’ service), Co-ordinator for the Oxford Night Patrol (Community Watch), Trustee for the Oxford Health and Fitness Centre (gym), Trustee (Secretary/Treasurer) for the Oxford Community Men’s Shed, Chairman of the Ringwood Retirement Village Management Committee, Chairman of the Oxford and Surrounding Area Health Development Group, and have been a Justice of the Peace for 30 years.

There has been significant progress made in the Waimakariri District since the earthquakes, and I seek your support to continue as your local Councillor, working to make Waimakariri an even better place to live.

Authorised by Kevin Felstead, 5 Korimako Close, Oxford.

312 4673 / 0274 394 603 k-m-felstead@xtra.co.nz

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There have been some changes recently with the rubbish collection services offered in North Canterbury, but local family owned business 4Trash are still offering their services to households, businesses and dairy farms in the District.

Graham and Kim Taylor purchased the business 3 years ago, from Graham’s mother. Graham had solely run the business for 14 years prior to this.

Graham has lived in the area since 1985 and Kim for 10 years. They live with their 3 children, and run their business from Oxford.

They are actively involved in the Community and support many local groups and organisations.

They are Gold Star supporters of the Oxford Rugby Club, and support other groups and events, by taking away their rubbish for free.

Having the support of the community for their business enables them to be able to pass on this support to others.

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Locals honoured

with Community Service Awards - Pt 1 words & photos by Shaz Davis

Four Oxford residents were among the recipients of the Waimakariri Community Service awards this year.

In this issue The Oxford Observer chats to John Burton and Robert Judson about their awards.

The next issue will feature Celia Wilson and Bert Wilson.

Both John Burton and Robert Judson have been involved on the Ashley Gorge Reserve Advisory Group (AGRAG), a subcommittee of the Waimakariri Council, which focuses on the management of the council-owned Ashley Gorge reserve.

John has been on the AGRAG for eight years. About five years ago Dave Shelton, (who John says deserves recognition more than anyone), was the first person to suggest developing some local walking tracks to keep people in the area. The Ashley Gorge Tracks project was born, in collaboration with Council and the Department of Conservation. “Dave and I ran the track construction group. I’m the track manager and Dave is the volunteer coordinator and also involved in trapping and youth education.

The Loop Track was opened about two years ago.

“This season we’ve opened the Waterfall Track, and we’re in the process of deciding the best route for the Skyline Track, which will be a tough 4 – 5 hour tramp, coming off the Loop Track and heading along the ridge before joining the Waterfall Track at the memorial bench. We’re hoping that will be open by next summer,” says John.

The project would not have happened without the help of more than 7,000 volunteer hours. It has had support from the Oxford Area School and local businesses and groups including FreshChoice, the Lions Club, the Men’s Shed and Ashley Industrial Services.

John has always been very passionate about the earth, and its resources, and says recreation is the secondary focus of the track project.

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The primary focus is education with future plans including additional signage and trail apps. The more people learn about our environment the more keen they are to protect it, explains John.

He says that while it is nice to get recognition, the awards are important because they highlight the work being done by the community. This he believes will encourage more people in the community to become involved in community projects.

The Ashley Gorge Tracks project is “an amazing thing to be involved in. To work with such good people, in a great community, on a project where the benefits will go on and run forever. I’m lucky to get that chance in life,” says John.

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Robert Judson, who has lived all his life on the family farm just below the tracks, has also been actively involved in AGRAG and the track development. “Like a lot of people, I did my bit on the track byputting in tractor hours shifting shingle, and trapping possums”. Robert was largely nominated for his award for his role in fundraising for the Reynolds Heritage Pavilion, and researching the history of Ashley Gorge for the information panels at the Pavilion.

Robert and his wife, Joanne, organised two very successful garden tours. This raised enough money to meet the amount required as guaranteed input from the community, for the building to go ahead with Council funding. The Pavilion, which offers shelter to people visiting the Ashley Gorge Reserve, is on the site of the original cottage of Mrs Reynolds, who ran a kiosk there to supply picnickers and campers with everything from tobacco to bathing suits.

“Mrs Reynolds’ cottage had a fabulous garden, but the only thing that remains is a 100-year-old rhododendron that flowers profusely”, says Robert. He and Joanne have done some work on the garden area around the Pavilion, and spent many hours researching the Gorge’s history and tracked down Mrs Reynolds descendants, two of whom attended the official opening of the Pavilion.

“The Ashley Gorge has a huge history. The gorge has always been an attraction and there was a flax mill at one stage employing 70 people just down from the bridge. In the 1940s and 50s it was hugely popular for family picnics and school gala days. For me, it’s almost in my DNA,” says Robert who walks the Loop Track with his wife almost every day.

In addition to his involvement on the tracks and with the Pavilion, Robert has also been involved in various capacities in the Oxford A&P Association, the Oxford Cricket Club and North Canterbury Rugby.

VOTE

Robert Judson in front of a photoboard in his museum at his home

Niki Mealings

For Oxford-Ohoka Ward Councillor

I have lived on our small block in Ohoka for 20 years with my Waimakariri born and bred husband, and raised our 3 children here.

I have been very active in our local school, sports clubs, and community organisations.

I hold a BCom in Management and Marketing. I have been a successful business owner, worked in both agriculture and horticulture, and I started, and run, the Waimak Lifestyle Block Group.

In addition, I have been on the Ohoka Residents Association Committee since its inception in 2013 and I am its 2018/2019 chairperson. erefore, I am no stranger to the Waimakariri District Council or its processes, and I have had a productive relationship with them over the years.

I have a proven track record of working hard for, and with, our community and getting results.

I understand the needs of our ward’s people, and I would like the opportunity to serve the wider district, and bring a fresh perspective to the council table.

Key areas of importance from our more rural perspective 1) Sensible Planning

2) Building Community

3) Sustainability

4) Sound financial management

Niki Mealings For Oxford-Ohoka Ward Councillor f Authorised by N. Mealings 406 Bradleys Road, Ohoka thirteen

Thomas Robson

standing for Council

Thomas Robson is standing for Oxford-Ohoka Community Board and for Council. He has lived in the Waimakariri District for his whole life, with the last 17 being in Oxford.

Thomas attended Oxford Area School and has been involved in many groups including sporting groups, and is the current Chair Person of the Oxford Community Trust, and is on OPAC, and Ashley Gorge Advisory Group.

Thomas’ goal is to bring younger representation to the table, to offer a different perspective.

He has spent the last 3 years on the Community Board which he says has taught him a lot about how local government works.

He has been involved with several town planning issues, and says he has “enjoyed the chance to advocate for local residents who have raised their concerns with me”.

Thomas says “I want to be involved in shaping the future of our District.

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I believe our area deserves enthusiastic representation at the Council level, and I feel that I have the motivation and commitment to advocate well for the people of Oxford, Ohoka and Mandeville.”

A desire to ‘get the basics right’ is what motivates Thomas to stand for Council.

As a recent homeowner, he says that he understands the impact of the rates bill, and he wants residents in the Waimakariri District to have their rates money spent wisely so that they are set up well for the future.

Thomas feels that his work with the Oxford Community Trust has helped him to foster a belief in the importance of Community.

He says “It is easy to forget that there are many young families and elderly that struggle on a day to day basis, so it is important that the residents’ needs from every end of the spectrum are considered when making decisions. “

VOTE THOMAS ROBSON I have lived in the Waimakariri District all my life, growing up on a rural property, attended Oxford Area School and have been heavily involved in various community groups for the past 6 years.

I have been a member of the Oxford Ohoka Community Board. I am also the Chairperson of the Oxford Community Trust, have been a U Drive mentor, and former Chairperson of the Waimakariri Youth Council.

I have a keen interest in the Community and want to see the district well run so it can provide the best possible resources and facilities for the rate payers.

I believe the focus for us all moving forward is to get the basics right Town planning Roading Ground Water, drinking water, storm water Care for the elderly Representation of youth Protection of the environment Fostering economic development Providing value for rate payers’ money Fostering fiscal responsibility I would love to have your vote and in return I will work hard to make sure your voice is heard.

Thank you for your support.

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Mike will be known to some people, as he has been working for Frews as a driver since last year, and he is excited to start this new role.

Mike and his wife Karen moved out to Oxford from Christchurch 2 years ago and Mike says that they are absolutely loving the community.

They both feel that Oxford has the heart that the city has lost.

He has an extensive amount of experience working in logistics and transportation, moving people and product, including in the Air Force, and recently as Quality Control and Assistant Manager for Gold Band Taxis.

Mike’s initial time in the role, will be spent understanding how things are currently done, and getting to know the drivers and the issues they face, so the company can be at their best.

He says there are three components to the business: Customers, Drivers and Equipment.

His focus will be on making sure those 3 work together to maximise service for the customers, and the best outcomes for the Company, drivers, and their equipment.

When asked why he wanted this role, Mike says “The company is full of good people. You are never out there working or battling away. Everyone pitches in to get the job done”.

He says that he has always believed that you should treat people how you want to be treated, and will be bringing this philosophy into his work environment.

When they are not at work, Mike and Karen enjoy dancing, camping and are members of the Christchurch MX5 car club, and of course spending time with family. Mike has also joined Outdoor Bowls at the Oxford Club.

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Muddy fun

raises money for children in need

by Emily Chapman

Oxford Early Learning Centre recently took part in the Peppa Pig Muddy Puddle Walk which is a fundraiser for Save the Children Fund for ‘children on the move’.

The Save The Children description of ‘children on the move’ is : “In today’s world thousands of ‘children are on the move’.

These are children walking to find a safer place to call home, children who walk hours for work instead of learning in class, even children walking in the coldest places without any shoes!”

The Centre has a core value - “we believe that every child deserves a bright future.

We want to live in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

We strongly believe in equal opportunities and excellence for all children regardless of age, race, gender and ethnicity.”

Supervisor Pauline White says “we realised quickly that just going for a walk and jumping in some puddles wasn’t going to cut it for our country kids”.

With the help of Bill Mason from Elmwood Ag who donated a couple of loads of soil, the 4 year olds got to work in designing a muddy obstacle course.

They thought about what would work for children of all ages, even making sure the young children could watch what was going on if they couldn’t participate.

Pauline says that at the centre they have decided that the weather is not going to dictate what they do. If the clothing is suitable then we can do all sorts of things.

After a good play in the mud the children got out of their gumboots and came inside for a hot lunch of fish and chips and watched a Peppa Pig movie.

The Centre had pledged $150.00 and so far have exceeded this by raising $229.30.

The parents have supported the event well, not only with the lunch order fundraiser, but have made cash donations to this worthy cause.

Watch out in coming months for more events from the Oxford Early Learning Centre.

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Rebecca has been teaching at the college for almost 5 years.

She says she “loves to see the growth in confidence of the young people coming through the College.”

The course helps to give them skills that they can use in the workplace, but also great lifeskills like cooking, and communication skills.

Becs says that she loves to see the small successes along the way.

Ryan joined the College this year and says that he gets a great amount of satisfaction out of watching the students develop and grow as people. The course teaches much more than Sport and Recreation. It also focuses on life skills.

The students also work towards NCEA 1 & 2. Ryan says” an important part of the course is the relationships they build, which helps them with their people skills once they leave the college”.

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“I love learning to cook.

I really like the tutor and the people here at college.

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Jeremy’s

remarkable journey words & photos by Cathy Dee

Jeremy Ensor had always been fit and well until, in 2014 at just twenty-nine years of age, he went in to have a fairly routine operation.

It was during the surgery that doctors discovered his bowel was covered in ‘serrated polyps’. The surgeon said later that he had never seen so many in someone so young.

It turned out that Jeremy had an hereditary condition called Polyposis Syndrome.

Usually the polpys, if detected can be removed with a colonscopy.

However the extent of Jeremy’s condition meant that the only option left to him was the removal of his entire bowel.

His options were given to him as either, a permanent colostomy bag, or the bag for six months while he recovered from the bowel removal, followed by a series of further surgeries to create a ‘new bowel’ out of his small intestine, and remove his stoma.

Jeremy opted for the latter.

The news was of course, a huge shock with his first thought being that he ‘wasn’t bullet proof anymore’.

His bowel removal operation was done by robotics with keyhole surgery, which Jeremy thought would be a relative breeze to get through.

Unfortunately, this was not the case as due to the extent of the surgery, his entire digestive tract ‘shut down’.

This is common in surgery to the digestive tract and normally doesn’t last more than a week. However in Jeremy’s case six weeks on he was wasting away.

He had a ‘picc line’ inserted - a long tube into the vein that runs to the heart; in order to administer his nutrition and antibiotics.

Every day they tried, through a nasal gastric tube to introduce food to no avail. Time seemed to him, to be running out.

Then a friend visited him with his wife who practices Reiki – an ancient Japanese healing technique involving ‘energy’.

With nothing to lose he agreed to allow her to give him a session.

He says the technique, in which she ran her hands slowly up and down (not touching) his body, reminded him of a photo-copier but the effect was immediate.

As she was moving her hands, he said, he could feel his gut start to move, pockets of air started to gurgle and he knew things were finally happening.

After the session, he felt much more at peace and about an hour later his son visited bringing some jellybeans.

Because he was feeling so positive he decided to try a couple.

Within, he says, seemingly no time at all, jellybeans started to ‘fire out of his stoma’ (the hole for the colostomy bag).

His gut had launched, slightly explosively, back into life.

The next day his tubes were removed and he was able to start eating again. It was the turning point in what was to be a long recovery.

During the recovery, because so much of it required rest at home, he rediscovered an old passion – Tropical Fish.

He has a beautiful big tank of colourful African cichlids and another incredible planted tropical tank; “that is my wife’s tank”.

Caring for these tanks (especially the cichlid tank) is time consuming but he loves it and part of his business now involves setting up and maintaining tanks for businesses and also private owners.

Jeremy loves all animals and I have to admit I almost snorted into my coffee when he introduced his pretty little calico kitten (in the picture) to me with – “I went to the pet store to buy one fish…”

He also has the most amazing setup in his back yard for a family of four very lucky rabbits.

Complete with tunnels and mounds, it is a slice of rabbit paradise.

Four years after his last operation, in December 2018, Jeremy was feeling so well he started his own company – Ensors Irrigation and Water Co. Along with almost anything you can think of to do with water on a lifestyle or residential block, he installs complex yet simple to operate, irrigation systems in the pasture and in gardens, a fact he demonstrates to me in his own garden by pushing a button on a remote control. Suddenly tiny spikes pop up all over the lawn and garden and there is a fine mist of water over everything.

This ex-Taranaki girl is most impressed.

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Planted tropical Fresh Freshwater Tropical fish keeping is generally split into two main camps – the planted tank or the rocky cichlid tanks.

Which type you go for depends on the type of fish you want to keep.

A community tank, is planted with many fish species in it. It is important to match the fish species with each other compatibility wise, as some fish can be too boisterous around other more peaceful fish. It is also vital to do your research into the size of the fish you intend to keep.

One of the biggest problems many newcomers to the hobby make is buying that ‘dear little Pleco’ at the pet store, only to find after a year or two that they have a monster in the tank! Stick to small fish for a community tank.

Some great community fish are, tetras, corydoras, danios, guppies, platies, swordtails, mollies, gourami, otocinclus (the Algae Defence Squad) and killifish.

A species tank can be set up for either freshwater, brackish, or marine livestock. A species tank is best for animals that need a particular physical environment.

African Cichlids (pictured) should be housed in a species tank .

They can be too aggressive around smaller or shy fish and need a rocky environment with caves rather than a planted tank.

Aquascaping, (in which the planted tank is treated like a miniature garden), has become very popular with some incredible tank set ups that draw you in to an entire world of their own.

The fish kept in these landscapes are like flowers in a forest – accents of colour to the lush green.

There are few things more peaceful and interesting than a beautiful planted Tropical Fish Tank and it’s not all that difficult to achieve.

Live plants benefit the aquarium by providing more natural refuges (and even food) for fish and fry, oxygenating the water by day, absorbing excess nutrients, and/or releasing allelochemical defenses that may, to some extent, control algae.

Before setting up your tank, join some of the many facebook groups on tropical fish.

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SPRING

in the Garden words & photos by Cathy Dee

Spring has sprung and this means plants are going to fire up and get growing. This is the best time to be out in the garden, changing things, replanting, repotting, mulching and seeding. The best way to maintain a garden through the hot Canterbury summer is to ensure you have a serious watering system set up!

Querky Style, a boutique Plant nursery in Cust has everything you can think of for the perfect spring garden, and more.

This year, the English cottage garden features heavily with a beautiful range of plants available – some well-known, such as polyanthus, daisies, salvias, dianthus, hellebores, gaura, clematis, peony and wisteria and of course a beautiful range of old English roses. Not so well known is the stunning climbing – yes climbing hydrangea - Hydrangea petiolaris which has a white lace-cap flower.

September is the time to renovate or start your gardens, taking care to mulch well for the hot summer.

Keeping your plant species list short and sticking to many clumps of the same plant throughout the garden makes for a stunning yet simple design.

Before choosing plants, think about not only colour but textures, scent and shapes.

Bees will appreciate flowering plants such as hebes, lavender, aquilegia, dahlias, sunflowers, geraniums, honeysuckle and clematis.

Adding wind sculptures, large rocks or water features provide more interest and birds will love two ‘bird baths’ – one filled with water and the other filled with fine gravel.

In the vegetable garden, spray your fruit trees with a copper/oil spray before they flower. This is a fungicide with the oil helping

it to stick to the plant in order to get rid of over wintering insects like the woolly aphid.

Vegetable gardens should be dug over with compost and fertilisers ready for planting. You can start plants such as tomatoes and peppers in pots inside, ready to plant out once the frosts are over.

Get those strawberry plants straight into the ground.

Brassicas, lettuce, peas, onions, carrots, radishes, beetroot and silver beet can also be planted this month.

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Thankyou from Oxford Bird Rescue’s Scotty & Tracey words & photos by Cathy Dee

“We tend to refer to winter as ‘hawk season’, as this is where we see the majority of harrier hawks coming in after being hit by cars, as they feed on carrion off the road.

Their normal food sources dry up over the colder months, making them more reliant on that carrion.

We have been running a ‘move carrion off the road’ campaign for a number of years asking people where ever safe to do so, to stop and move the road kill to the verge, giving the hawks a safe meal.

Harrier hawks of any age can be caught out by vehicles, but juveniles are especially at risk because they have no road experience, and also have poor rear talon control, often leaving them locked into the carrion when they attempt to fly away, slowing them down, or even holding them in place.

This year we have seen a marked reduction in hawks, from both our local Oxford community but also the wider North Canterbury area, and from our Facebook page, people talking to us and personal observations when out and about, we know that there are a lot of people taking the time to stop and move the carrion off the road.

We really want to acknowledge this effort, and thank the people that are doing this; we believe that our bird rescue is a partnership with the community, and this is a perfect example of that partnership.

Education and awareness does bring about change and we will endeavour to spread our message around this issue to other areas, in the hope that we can effect a similar result.

For now though, we really want to say a big thanks to all the people that are taking the time to stop and move carrion, and acknowledge that their care and effort is making a difference!”

Hundreds take part

in Civil Defence exercise Photos by Richard Cosgrove

Oxford was the stage for a major Civil Defence exercise on Saturday 27th July, as hundreds of people descended on the township to take part.

In the day’s training scenario, a large Alpine Fault Earthquake had damaged the township and participants were tasked with providing a welfare and health response to affected residents.

Multiple organisations joined in with the training, including local health organisations, Civil Defence Response Teams, social service providers, emergency services and a large contingent of Red Cross personnel.

An Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) was established in the Oxford Town Hall to coordinate the emergency response and field teams were sent door-to-door on selected Oxford Streets to survey resident’s welfare needs.

As part of the exercise, the door-knocking teams used new software that enabled information to be transmitted back to the EOC in real-time.

Emergency Management Adviser, Brennan Wiremu, says new mobile technologies have an increasingly important role to play in disaster response, “This is all about getting accurate information quickly through to our EOC and being able to build a better picture of how the community has been affected. It allows us to provide a summary to social service agencies, so they can deliver services quickly and tailor them to the known needs of individuals.”

Volunteers from the local community were also involved through roleplaying as casualties.

With the clever use of makeup, they challenged those providing first-aid with a wide assortment of injuries, from minor bruises to large gruesome gashes. Others feigned heart attacks or shock, while a local Councillor provided an Oscar-worthy performance as a drunk patient desperate for more whiskey.

A Civil Defence Centre was established nearby in the Oxford Area School gymnasium for “residents” displaced by the emergency.

It provided an area for children, specialists from agencies such as WINZ and support from Ngāi Tūāhuriri iwi representatives.

Animal Welfare was also a large focus for the exercise, with staff from local Councils and the SPCA rehearsing for the large number of animals they could be expected to care for following a major disaster.

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Organisers say the exercise was highly successful and strengthened the welfare response capability of Waimakariri Civil Defence.

They extend their gratitude to all the volunteers involved in the exercise and the wider Oxford community for their support.

Four-footed visitors to the animal welfare centre at the Oxford A&P Showgrounds included several dogs and one very vocal goat.

Brennan says recent disasters in New Zealand have provided a timely reminder to have robust plans in place for animals, “As we saw during the Nelson fires, we may be required to evacuate and look after hundreds of animals, both big and small.

So having an opportunity for our animal welfare agencies to practice is incredibly valuable.�

Tātai Whetū - learning together by Mike Hart Nau mai, haere mai - welcome back.

As we develop an understanding and a plan for our refreshed vision statement, in this message I would like to focus on learning together.

The essence of this vision statement “Tātai Whetū” is to align skills and learning. Over the past few weeks, students and staff have heard messages around being courageous. Learning new things takes an element of courage.

From the work of Brene Brown, courage doesn’t come without some vulnerability - where vulnerability includes some uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure.

Our students demonstrate courage in many ways from making new friends, trying a new hobby, speaking in front of others, answering a question in class or just learning something new. We ask them to tell themselves “I’ve got this!” and get excited about the new opportunities it can create.

The other area members of our school can be courageous is in taking responsibility for our actions, and admitting when we are wrong.

It can be tough. It comes with uncertainty and can lead to embarrassment or shame. Shame is a barrier to courage - when students feel shame they put up shields. From Brene Brown’s work, we can see that as a student moving away (shrinking, silent, avoidance), moving towards (people-pleasing) or moving against (combating their feeling of shame by creating shame in someone else).

So how do we deal with shame? Shame grows with secrecy, silence and judgment, but and most importantly, shame can’t survive against sharing it and receiving empathy. When someone says “me too… I have felt that way too..”. This is shame resilience which helps us to grow our courage.

Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen many new students enrol at school - from within New Zealand and abroad. We have seen new faces speaking and presenting in assemblies and our students trying new experiences inside the classroom and out - highlighted in our newsletter.

Finally, it is with much sadness that we have accepted the resignation of Mr Brett Abbott who will finish up at the end of this term.

Brett has been at Oxford Area School for some 18 years and has certainly made an impression on this place.

We wish him well for the next step in his journey.

Mr Mike Hart - Principal

Board News ….Kia ora koutou katoa by Matt Riley Almost a year ago, the announcement was made by the Ministry of Education that Oxford Area School was to receive a $10 million redevelopment upgrade. A month after that I wrote in our Board of Trustee newsletter that we were hoping to have plans finalised and contractors secured to commence building within 2020. Ten months later, you are probably wondering what is going on?

Whilst progress has been slow it has been confirmed that our Education Brief (the next step within the process) has been approved.

As I mentioned a few months ago, the Education Brief is a document that informs and guides architects to produce an end product that works well for us academically, physically and environmentally. The whole process of the rebuild is guided by this document which expresses the essential things we require to make learning work for our students, a great working environment and buildings that can be used by all; students, teachers, parents, whanau, iwi and local community.

The Brief was approved by a specialised panel, who responded this week with; “Your vision was quite unique and was threaded all through the Education Brief. We haven’t seen that done before (and we’ve read a lot), it was refreshing and innovative.

There was a sound level of detail on inclusiveness which was pleasing to read.” This was great to hear and once again the Board would like to thank our team who spent many tireless hours putting this document together. You have started the foundations of this exciting new development.

From here the document goes to Craig Morrison, our Project Delivery Manager, who forms another set of documents, our AP1 (Approval Point 1), which then again must get approval to proceed to the next stage – appointing a Master Planner/ Designer (Architect) along with a QS and Project Manager.

This documentation stage we have been told could be up to 12 weeks, which will bring us to about November. Somehow I don’t think we are going to have appointments made, plans finalised and contractors secured to commence building in early 2020 or perhaps not 2020 at all! We will just have to wait and see.

However as we know ‘Good things are worth waiting for’.

Ngā mihi - Matt Riley (BOT Chairperson)

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Oxford Area School Future Farmers Competition

by Joseph Burston

This competition is now in its fifth year and on finals day, 14th August, the last eight students battled it out for the top prize of OAS Future Farmer.

It was once again a great success and we are grateful to all who made it possible, especially the sponsors Oxford Ag and Farmlands, Andrew Stokes and Joseph Burston for their leadership of the committee and all the students who entered.

The day’s events included alpaca handling, tractor driving, firstaid, a mock job interview, water trough systems, assembling a beehive and a shearing handpiece, agronomy and assessing soil moisture.

A quiz was held in the evening and each of the eight finalists (Abigail Buxton, Calum McMillan, Cameron Rowe, Harrison Shore, Jack Robson, Jacob Paulin, Shaugn Kilgour, Sophie Lafleur) presented their speeches to the audience and the judges.

The evening was ably emceed by Geoff Sparks and capped off by an interesting and challenging talk by Nicky Ewins who has a background in agriculture and has played and refereed rugby at an international level.

Our eight finalists can be very proud of their achievements.

There was a clear winner with Jacob Paulin winning 1st Prize and receiving the winner’s cup provided by Farmlands.

Unbelievably after over 8 hours of competition, second place was tied for points with Harrison Shore and Shaugn Kilgour in 2nd equal place.

The Oxford Ag Best Effort Cup went to Abigail Buxton.

All contestants contributed to a great competition.

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Young helpers

assist with Ashley Gorge track words & photo (top) by Shaz Davis

Emma Warwick, Bailey Baker ,and Keegan Bremner are three local home-schooled children who spend most Wednesday mornings helping out on the Ashley Gorge Tracks project, which allows them to help the environment and learn new skills.

The 13 and 14-years olds currently help to clear and bait the predator and wasp traps on the track, and are actively involved in scouting the route for the new Skyline Track.

They also helped out at several working bees, and worked to grub out, and create, the new track to the waterfall, and got to work in the Men’s Shed to help construct the wooden steps that have been installed on the track.

“It is an opportunity to get out into nature, make friends, learn new skills, gain knowledge and become a guardian of our local environment”, says Emma in her informative track blog.

Emma also did a tally of the visitors to the track since the visitor book was installed just before Christmas last year.

Between 18th December 2018 and the end of July this year, the track had almost 2000 visitors (possibly more as not everyone jots their name down in the book).

There were at least 364 from Oxford, 558 from Christchurch, 409 from the wider Canterbury region, another 121 from the rest of New Zealand and 338 overseas visitors on the track.

Keegan, who has plans to be a commercial helicopter pilot once he has completed his school curriculum, started helping out on the tracks at the beginning of the year and says it’s a cool project to be involved in.

The best part for him is getting rid of pests and watching the wildlife come back to the area.

Earlier this year Keegan entered the Coffee Culture Local Heroes Awards and won one of ten $500 scholarships for the track.

This will pay for the materials needed to build a bird hide on the Loop Track, which the team hopes will be ready before Christmas.

Keegan Bremner kitted out for a morning clearing and baiting predator traps along the Waterfall Track.

You can read more about the tracks and the trapping work they do in Emma’s blog at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-P7_hg7F3Tcq9Eu5aAzKTA5pWcwIQj5d8-sch9dCno

Keegan receiving his Coffee Culture Local Heros Award

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Many things affect these macronutrients in pasture – you may notice some differences in behaviour after a frost, or when it rains after a period of dry weather.

These are all about the changes in the grass, particularly that of excess potassium, as well as nitrogen, which many horses have trouble coping with over time.

GrazeEzy and SOS will help restore the serious mineral imbalances caused by fast growing pasture in the spring. Make sure you are feeding plenty of hay (vital fibre enables the gut bacteria to do their job). Don’t forget to add salt.

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OUTDOOR BOWLS at the Oxford Club

words by Emily Chapman

The Outdoor Bowls section of the Oxford Club has a membership of around 40, and offers great social and competition bowling options.

The club has a diverse mix of ages and abilities, which means that it is an ideal Club for both beginners and more experienced bowlers. Kyle Scott says that the youngest player is around 13 years old, and the oldest 94!

Tuesday and Thursdays are Club nights and there are Saturday competitions in town.

There is also a Workingmen’s Club competition. Catelyn Inch who plays for New Zealand, came through the Club and recently Secretary/Treasurer Cat Denhaan was selected for the Junior Canterbury Development Team.

For those wanting to give it a go, there is also Crackerjack Bowls, which is organised by Bill Skurr, who first joined the Club in 1980, and this is on Monday nights in January.

Levels are decided by ability, not age, with Juniors being made up of those who have played less than 5 years, and President Duncan Townsend jokes that you can be a 70 year old Junior in the Club!

Free coaching is provided by Ron Roberts and Grant Evans, which means new players will get the support and encouragement they need, and it is not necessary to have your own equipment to start.

Opening day for the season is September 28th, and you can just ‘roll up’ with $2.00 and give it a go.

The group appreciate the contribution of their sponsors including Sheffield Pie Shop, GN Plumbing and Drainage, Ashley Industrial, Oxford Ag, Totally Flooring, FMG, Fraser Grain and Seed, Enviro NZ and JJ Ltd, and welcome them along for social bowls.

If you would like any more information about the group call President Duncan Townsend on 312 3347 and he will answer any questions you have.

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The responsibilities and decisions of the Regional Council impact on all of us, be it public transport, management of water, land use, air or hazards.

The decisions must not only deal with the here and now, but also what the future may hold.

My involvement with freshwater and the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), both locally, regionally and as portfolio lead in Environment Canterbury, means I have a detailed understanding of the complexity of the issues faced in managing our natural resources, and urgent need to address the consequential impacts from decades of rural and urban development.

Real and lasting change requires a huge shift in commonly accepted practices and behaviours, in both urban and rural communities. Everyone must “do their bit”.

At the same time, we need to be realistic about the time required before we see measurable results of substantial investment, system changes, or implementation of practical solutions to reduce environmental impacts.

People must be able to see a viable future in order to make the necessary financial investment required.

A key focus for me has been to advocate for a common sense approach to regulations that are not a constraint to innovation and change, and the identification and implementation of timely and practical solutions.

Waste Free Living Workshop We’re bringing Kate Meads back to Waimakariri to hold another of her inspiring Waste Free Living workshops.

Take control of your household’s impact on our future and attend this exciting seminar.

Ticket price includes one goodie bag per ticket and light supper for each attendee.

This workshop is suitable for all ages and stages, households and flats.

Wednesday 25 September 2019, 7-9.30pm

Tickets $20 for individuals, $25 for a couple (booking fee applies).

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It takes trust, transparent and consultative engagement, effective communications, excellent relationships and problem solving to achieve constructive results.

Working in this way, takes people with us and achieves change faster and more effectively, than pursuing a rigid regulatory approach.

My business background and appreciation of the value of hard- earned cash, means I have a drive for a lean and efficient organisation with affordable rates, due to prioritisation of work.

North Canterbury needs a strong voice with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the key issues facing our district.

I have the skills and experience from a term on council and my ability to think critically and strategically, will ensure ongoing effective representation of the community, reasoned decision making and good governance.

I care about our People, land and water, air quality, public transport, economy and most importantly our future.

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Oxford Tennis Club is opening their doors on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September from 1-4pm serving up a fun, FREE event for people of all ages, at the tennis courts next to the Jaycee Rooms on Main Street.

THE EVENT IS FOR ANYONE young or old, who would like to try out - or get back into - tennis.

Bring yourself or bring your family and find out all there is to love about tennis.

Equipment is provided, along with giveaways and prizes.

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• Have a proven track record for getting things done.

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• I have enjoyed the challenges the last three years of being on the Board and would love to continue serving you.

• I believe in accountability, affordability and consultation.

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Stinky tale wins first place for humour in Children’s book awards Oxford author Jennifer Somervell’s latest farm tale ‘Uncle Allan’s Stinky Leg’ has won first place for humour in the United States-based Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for excellence in children’s literature.

The quirky farm tale, reminiscent of Footrot Flats, also won first place for Interior Design and Honourable Mention Awards for Picture Book over 6 years, Best Illustrations, Best Cover Design, and Historical Fiction.

The story follows the mis-adventures of a loveable uncle who brought his plaster-clad leg to the family farm in the 1970s.

Jennifer said the book was a hit on her recent visits to primary schools in Northland, Hawkes Bay, Waikato, Wanaka and Southland.

“The children suss out Uncle Allan’s character really quickly. They predict he’s going to do something stupid with his plaster cast.

They start laughing even before I turn the page. And then he does - it cracks them up!”

One principal remarked that of all the books, “Uncle Allan’s Stinky Leg was the biggest winner.” Across schools, teachers commended the information in the back of the book on bones, fractures and plaster casts.

As with all her titles, Jennifer’s sister Margery Fern illustrated the book, and Margery’s daughter Ezra Andre designed it.

The family trio are delighted that all five titles in the series have now won First Place awards.

All are based on the sisters’ stranger-than-fiction adventures on the family dairy farm in the 1970s.

Their other titles are The Day Dad Blew Up The Cowshed, The New Old Truck, The Eel Hunt and A Very Greedy Tale.

Jennifer, Margery, Ezra are now working on their sixth book, about the further adventures of the family’s 1921 Republic truck. A sequel to The New Old Truck.

Books are available from Emma’s of Oxford, Route 72, Paper Tree, Stylish Baby & Child, and Wee Kiwi, Rangiora and online at talesfromthefarm.co.nz

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Return to Oxford for Hamasaka teacher

by Emily Chapman

Oxford Area School has had a long standing sister school relationship with Hamasaka High School, in Japan, since 1993.

Recently a group of Hamasaka students spent time in Oxford, and among them was a teacher of English, Miss Fumiyo Nishimura.

Fumiyo first came to Oxford 17 years ago as a student and stayed with the Pritchard family. She was able to get together with the family to have dinner while she was here.

Fumiyo says this time is her third time in New Zealand. Four years ago she worked at a different high school based in the same town in Japan that is connected with Mt Hutt High School, so she was able to go on an exchange there.

She is now teaching at Hamasaka High School and was excited to be able to return to Oxford again. Fumiyo says on this trip she has enjoyed horse riding, tramping, skiing and meeting the Mayor David Ayers.

She says that because of the relationship between Hamasaka and Oxford she has made many friends, and that she finds Oxford people very kind and gentle.

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We also have a new feature on our patient portal (Connect med) where Alerts will be sent notifying of new blood test results.

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Advice for ladies Key Messages from Oxford and Surrounding Areas Health Services Development Group (OSHSDG) • Most of the community’s health providers participated in an emergency exercise on 27 July. The points of the exercise were to 1) practice working together in the event of a real emergency, and 2) use the session to affirm or improve each organisation’s emergency policies and procedures. A core group of those who would normally respond to a real emergency will follow up the lessons learnt with local action.

Kevin Felstead will organise and chair this community group.

• The OSHSDG reviewed progress and agreed next steps on the implementation plan for the Model of Care. The clinical aspects of a rural observation service are being worked out.

A subgroup has started defining a potential restorative rehabilitation services for patients discharged from Christchurch Hospital.

• The OSHSDG wishes to clarify expectations of the telehealth service. The Canterbury DHB is purchasing the telehealth equipment as recommended by the OSHSDG. It will not link to Christchurch Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit; patients requiring these services will continue to travel to Christchurch for treatment. Once the equipment is installed and staff have been trained it can be used immediately for education purposes and some specialist follow up appointments. A Canterbury wide programme of instituting telehealth specialist appointments across all the different specialties is underway. The specialist services which currently use telehealth for follow up appointments on the West Coast can expand this service to include the Oxford area.

Not all patient consultations are appropriate to be conducted by video, and not all clinicians and patients will embrace this technology, so the intent is to use this technology where it is clinically indicated and socially acceptable. In most cases, the specialist will want a face to face consultation with the patients before agreeing that follow up consultations are appropriate for video consults.

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Cust Rural Recycling Facility opens The Cust Rural Recycling Facility behind the Cust Hotel was opened informally last Sunday 28 July at 2pm. Members of the Cust Community Network, the Mayor, elected members and local residents gathered to celebrate, with the Mayor congratulating council staff and CCN for the launch of this project.

Following requests from the community, the Cust Community Network ran a survey in May 2017 about the likely usage of a local recycling drop off point, with responses received from around 100 residents. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, as people stated this would encourage them to recycle rather than burn or bury; and it would potentially reduce petrol costs and our carbon footprint with less trips to Southbrook or Oxford Transfer Stations, which are also becoming busy on weekends.

Investigations by council concluded a mixed recycling skip and a separate closed bin for paper and cardboard would be the most practical, so that items would be fully contained. The funding would come from the Waste Minimisation budget, which must be spent on waste reduction measures.

Finding a site proved problematic with initial options being unavailable due to land use constraints and reserve status.

“We were about to give up on the project when the Cust Hotel kindly offered a piece of their car-park,” CCN Chair Kirstyn

Barnett advises.

Being a council facility, a resource consent was needed and this was finally granted in April 2019.

The hotel managers and CCN will continue to monitor the site and advise council if additional pickups are required. “CCN’s main role is promotion and education - we hope to do a survey in a few months’ time once usage patterns are established,” Ms Barnett says. “The important point is that the mixed bin is for recycling items only, the same as in the urban yellow bins – rinsed cans/tins, glass bottles and hard plastic 1-7. All bottles should have bottle tops removed and thrown in your own rubbish, and no soft plastic can be recycled at present.”

She thanks council staff for putting in the facility, her committee for their efforts and is appreciative of the support received from residents and local community boards. “It is great to see what can be achieved when businesses, community and council all work together.”

Contact People: Kirstyn Barnett – Chairperson, Cust Community Network Ph: 03 312 5150 or 021 312 230 Kitty Waghorn – Solid Waste Manager, Waimakariri District Council Ph: 03 311 8900

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Arts in Oxford Gallery News Yvonne Millar’s paintings represent a botanical journey of wild flowers, from the harsh environments of the Silk Road to gardens here in Waimakariri.

Tuesday 24th September 7.00 pm at A&P Hall, Oxford Town Hall All welcome.

Current Exhibition

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Day trip to Hanmer - years 7-13 21st September.

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Saturday 31st August 10.30 at the Oxford Mens Shed.

Contact Ray Charles 022 408 7755 if you are interested.

Christmas Wonderland We are looking for volunteers to help with setting up on December 15 -16 in the Oxford Town Hall.

We are also looking for groups, businesses, and individuals to decorate stands or Christmas trees for the Wonderland.

Contact the Trust on 312 3006 if you would like to be involved.

Thank you to the Main Street Bakery and Cafe for their support of our Volunteers.

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OXFORD-OHOKA WARD Business investments poured into our towns making them a desirable place to settle.

The Mandeville complex has been a great success with the Community, and Council working on issues pertaining to the new complex enabling the business development and community to work well together.

Oxford’s business centre has had private investment poured into the township, with a number of shops being rebuilt and new businesses into the town.

Council has done major repairs to the Town Hall, which has given the community an appreciation of this lovely building built in the 1930’s.

With the complete rebuild of the Oxford Service Centre and Library, the community can appreciate the beautiful open space Library and stunning views over the park and across to the hills.

A feature wall has been designed from the original flooring of the old granary which the building was first used for.

The Parks and Recreation Reserves in our district, Council has invested time and money into these areas and now the communities have special places to appreciate.

Ohoka Domain with the upgrade to the playground, pavilion, and development of the existing park, with walking paths, and Council supporting the placement of the old Ohoka Lodge on site, has given this area special significance to the history of Ohoka.

Mandeville Sports Grounds As a Council representative on the Board, the improvements made over the past six years is remarkable, with the help of Council and a strong Board, and club volunteers taking pride in the upgrade of their grounds.

I am proud to promote this group around the Council table.

Pearson Park Oxford Work has been done to completely re lay the turf on the main oval, drainage being installed, and the track around the oval is being resealed. Council has given this board a grant each year to be used for special projects.

Swannanoa Domain With help and assistance from Council, the committee has given these grounds a facelift, and planting of native plants has made the domain much more usable, and a beautiful area for the community and school.

Ashley Gorge Reserve Plenty of work done in this space, a new Reynolds Heritage Pavilion has been built with money from Council and fundraising by the committee to replace the old Log Cabin. Members and volunteers have built walking tracks on the north side of the bridge, which will take you on bush walks with spectacular views.

Authorised by Wendy Doody, 28 Tawera Lane, Oxford 3121330/0275158372

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WANTED

Children & Families Worker The Anglican Parish of Oxford-Cust is looking for a Children and Families' Worker for ten hours per week for a fixed-term position of two years.

We need someone with a vibrant Christian faith who will pass it on to our children and who will be a catalyst to bring families into our church community.

We really value families in our parish and look forward to the enthusiasm you will bring as a children and families' worker.

Please send your indication of interest and an up to date CV to:

Churchwardens PO Box 37 Oxford, by the 1st of September 2019.

For further information contact Beryl Crisp 027 269 2061

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Agape Dance Academy

Beautiful ballet, fun Jazz & Contemporary and Tap Dance for 3yrs to Adult in Oxford.

Phone Miss Belinda: 021 049 1315 or Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ

Bowen Therapy

A Gentle therapy for every body and any age.

Contact Johanna Lettink, registered practitioner for 20 years Ph. 312 1316 or 021 269 0371 www.bowtech.com

Chimney Sweep

Winters Coming!! Rotary Brush Technology From $70 single story - Book now before the rush 0800-SWEEP ME or 021-0277-1927

Leather & Fashion Handbags

and wallets, possum/merino NZ gifts, jewellery, art and homewares.

Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust.

Ph: 312 5595.

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LINE DANCING AT OXFORD Instructor- Jenny Brookes

Classes held at Pearson Park Pavilion & the Oxford Club Pearson Park-Monday mornings, 9.30- 11.30 am.

Oxford Club-Monday evenings, 5-7.30 pm.

Dancing to a variety of music, exercise and socialising all in one package. No need for a partner.

We have a great friendly group.

Also classes available at Darfield.

Please contact for details.

First timers please contact first. forty

and other New Zealand-made skincare ranges for men and women.

Homeopathic remedies for the whole family.

Also Kings Seeds. Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium, Cust. Ph: 312 5595. Email: route72@clear.net.nz.

Wanted To Buy

Old gas pumps / petrol bowsers, porcelain / enamel signs & oil / petrol memorabilia. ph. Chris 027 516 0669

Oxford Senior Citizens Club

Meeting 1.30pm Wednesday 11th September.

Oxford Working Mens Club. Entertainer - Pat Hannah Raffles & Sales Table. Please bring a plate for afternoon tea.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Phone Carol 312 3019

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Here for Life

with Oxford Constable Mitch Alatalo

with Area St John Station Manager Matt Ohs

with Oxford Chief Fire Officer Trevor Ealam

I am not sure where to start this month.

I am kind of lost for words a little about the crime that is occurring in the area, especially burglaries.

This month the Oxford Ambulance response area continues a steady year with 39 incidents in June and 41 in July, bringing the total number of incidents in the Oxford area since January 2019 to 281, some incidents involved collapse requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) A person may collapse following injury or sudden illness and sometimes may need CPR. While some patients may be unconscious and simply need protection to avoid further harm, others will need urgent CPR to maintain life.

CPR is a manual method of pumping blood around a person’s body when they have suffered a cardiac arrest – which simply means the heart has stopped functioning. CPR is not designed to restart the heart but rather to keep blood pumping so that heart and brain cells do not die due to lack of oxygen.

CPR is required when the patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

CPR is not difficult and is vital for anyone who is in cardiac arrest if they are to have any chance of survival. All collapsed patients should be carefully assessed to decide what emergency care is necessary.

The ‘DRSABCD’ of resuscitation is the method used for the assessment: Dangers: check for any danger to you, the patient, or bystanders and make the area safe.

Response: check for response by asking a simple question and grasp/squeeze the shoulders.

Send for help: call for an ambulance or send someone else to call.

Airway: open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin.

Breathing: check normal breathing.

CPR: perform chest compressions and breaths – 30 compressions to 2 breaths Defib: apply an AED (Automated Electronic Defibrillator) if available.

Chest compressions are the most important part of CPR – if for any reason you cannot give breaths to a patient, you should still perform chest compressions, remember this simple rule 30 to 2 no matter who.

Once CPR is started, continue until the ambulance arrives and the paramedics advise you what to do.

In June the Brigade was called seven times. Three were to assist St John, two weather related events ( flooding), one to a vegetation fire where a power line had broken and the live wire had fallen into road side scrub.

I have almost lost count which is very concerning.

So, I am asking for your help.

If there is anything that you have seen that is out of the ordinary, or piques your interest, please call.

It is the only way we can have any chance of linking the dots, and slowing the crime rate in this great wee area we live in.

Which brings me to my next topic.

If you have any information but don’t feel as though you want your name out there, Crime Stoppers is a fantastic way to report, 0800 555 111, it’s a free call.

You can report as little, or as much information as you feel comfortable doing.

I know I touched on it last week but I am seeing more and more stock being moved around, so please be patient and give stock plenty of room when passing.

On a different note, mental health.

I know I am no expert, but I have seen and dealt with my fair share of people affected.

I am seeing more and more impact in the community, and it is becoming a concern.

There are lots of avenues for people to reach out.

If you need to talk txt 1737, and someone will call you back.

Your local doctor is a great port of call, and if you feel the need call 111, and I can come out and have a talk.

I guess what I am trying say is that mental health is everyone’s responsibility, yours and your mates, so be a mate and step up.

Once again thank you for your time, until next month, Be safe, Feel safe.

The other was to a smoke filled house setting off the smoke alarms. This brings our total calls for the year to fifty.

THIS MONTH’S MESSAGE Please make sure your properties are numbered, they are numbered correctly, and none of the numbers are missing.

Not all emergency vehicles have GPS. It is very frustrating trying to find properties, especially in the rural areas when they are not numbered and could be some distance apart from another property.

HELP US, HELP YOU, IN AN EMERGENCY.

St John continued

Key points to remember: • Call 111 for an ambulance as soon as possible.

• Push hard and fast on the chest.

• Chest compressions are the most important part of CPR. • Continue CPR until: • The patient recovers.

• The ambulance officers take over.

• A medical professional advises you to stop.

• You are unable to continue, usually due to exhaustion The Oxford Ambulance Station is not manned 24 hours a day, for medical emergencies or medical advice please call 111.

We are continually recruiting, if you would like information on joining please call the Oxford station on 033123516 and leave a message.

POLICE - FIRE - AMBULANCE - DIAL 111

St Peter Chanel Catholic Parish Sacred Heart Church, Oxford

REGULAR SUNDAY MASS: 8.30am

Debbie Hawkins

EVENING MASS Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

by Appointment only

ENQUIRIES: Waimakariri Parish Ph: 03 313 6285

Sunday Service & Children’s Church

10AM

166 High Street SENIOR PASTORS Greg & Joy Morris ASSOCIATE PASTORS Iain & Beth Froud CHILDRENS PASTOR Tamar Hylands

Phone 03 312 4499

www.oxfordbaptistchurch.org.nz email: office@oxfordbaptist.org.nz

YOUTH GROUP

Years 9 to 13 at 7.30pm on Fridays at the Auditorium.

ICONZ ADVENTURE FOR BOYS & GIRLS Years 4 to 6 Girls Monday night: 6.30pm - 8pm Years 4 to 6 Boys Tuesday night: 6.30pm - 8pm Years 7 to 8 Girls Monday night 6.30pm - 8pm Years 7 to 9 Boys Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm

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

ALL WELCOME | Call Josie 022 089 8331

OXFORD DISTRICT

UNION PARISH

Sharing Christ in our Fellowship and Community

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAYS IN THE OXFORD UNION CHURCH, 85 MAIN STREET, OXFORD 1st - Communion Service at 9.30am 8th - Service at 9.30am 15th - Service at 9.30am Salvation Army Service at 6.00pm

22nd - Service at 9.30am 29th - Service at 10.30am followed by a Shared Lunch

ALL WELCOME UNION PARISH MINISTER: REV. LAURENCE ENNOR PH: 03 357 4475 (Home) or 027 233 4687 (Mob) PARISH CLERK: MRS ANNE CROFT Ph: 03 312 5513

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Open Monday - Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm for ages 6 months to 5yrs.

TWELVE BASKETS FOODBANK

We offer Food parcels for individuals and families who are going through a difficult time.

We are always here to help anyone in need..

‘FOOD TOGETHER’ Fruit & Vege Co-op Tuesdays at Oxford Baptist Church.

10.15am -12.30pm Tuesday Community Lunch.

12.30pm - 1.30pm Fresh Produce Weekly

021 024 19237

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Marina Vermaat 64 High Street Oxford 7430

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Physio Direct

0800 55 55 123 1 Redwood Place, Oxford

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

Moana, Lake Brunner Ph: 03 738 0158

Online Will $69

Kiwilaw – www.kiwilaw.co.nz

‘Just do it!’

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.

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03 312 4294

For an appointment call

BODY & SOUL, CLOTHING & CHRIST

Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday(s) in the Church Lounge, 10am - 12 noon.

Eftpos & Oxipay repayment option available

Rural Physio at YOUR doorstep • Work & Sports • Surgical Rehabilitation related Injuries • Neck & Back • Muscle & Joint Pain Pain • ACC Accredited • Massage

Mondays 10am - Open Sessions for all ages

OXFORD MUMS

Advanced Facials, Peels & Skin Treatments.

Waxing, Eyelash & Brow Emphasis

UNION (METHODIST & PRESBYTERIAN) PARISH SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2019

MUSIC & MOVEMENT (0 TO 5YRS)

Tuesdays at the Oxford Baptist Church, 10.15am - 12.30pm & 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

The Oxford House of Beauty

For Beautifully Handcrafted Books Tessa Warburton BOOKBINDER • Restoration • Repair • Private Tuition

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

Community Agape Dance Academy

Beautiful ballet, fun Jazz & Contemporary and Tap Dance for 3yrs to Adult in Oxford.

Phone Miss Belinda: 021 049 1315 or Facebook: Agape Dance Academy NZ

Cake Decorating Fondant Modeling Club

Learn the art of cake decorating - any experience welcome Ph Patsy 021 022 01656

Cust Bowling Club

Club days Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1.30pm. Come along and have a go, ph: 312 5892.

Cust Craft Group

Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-2pm at the Cust Community Centre.

New members always welcome. for details phone Beth 03 312 3191 or phone /text Ricki 021 264 6536

Cust | Oxford St John

Cadet Group and Ambulance Supporters Scheme Committee, ph: 3125839 or 3125538.

Cust Toy Library

Indoor and outdoor toys to borrow. Open Sat 10-11.30am & Mon 9.30-10.30am at Cust Community Centre.

Darfield Line Dancers

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JP Signing Centre

Oxford Library every Thursday.

If you have any documents that need to be signed by a JP, there is a JP signing Centre at the Oxford Library every Thursday 11am until 1pm.

Free session. Appointment not necessary. Just call in.

Line Dancing at Oxford

Pearson Park Dancers, Every Monday morning at 9.30-11.30 am, Pearson Park Pavilion, Oxford.

Absolute Beginners to Improvers/Easy Intermediate Ph Jenny 027 445 2285

Monday Cafe

Come along for a chat and morning tea at the St James-on-the-Cust hall every 4th Monday 10-11.30am. All ages welcome, ph Sandra on 03 310 2074.

New To Oxford?

Join us for coffee/tea and a chat at Cafe 51 on Main Street,10am every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Oxford Alpine Taekwondo

Classes - Mondays & Wednesdays Oxford GP Hall Cubs: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Early Class : 5:00pm – 6:00pm Late Class : 6:00pm – 7:30pm Phone Matt 027 432 4249 or email info@OxfordTaekwondo.club First three classes are free.

Oxford Bird Rescue

Raptor rehabilitation specialists at 77 Sales Road , Oxford ph: 021 292 7861

Every Wednesday - 6:00pm - 8:30pm $7 per night Darfield Rec Centre.

Beginner & Improver classes. Two left feet OK. Great fun. Contact Jenny 03 312 4896 or 0274 452 285

Meets every Thursday 10am beside the Men’s Shed, Pearson Park.

All welcome, ph: 312 1536.

Oxford Senior Citizens

Oxford Community Men’s Shed

Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1:30pm at the OWMC. PH Carol on 3123019

Oxford Craft Market

1st Sunday of every month except January 10m - 2pm Oxford Town Hall

Oxford Promotions

Meets Third Monday of each Month February-November 7pm at Oxford Club Meeting Room New members welcome to help promote the Oxford area

Oxford Community Gardens

The Oval, Pearson Park. Tuesday 7pm 9pm Men and Women, Thursday 10am - 12.30 Men only, Thursday 7pm - 9pm Men only, Saturday 10am - 2pm

Oxford Cycle Group

Meets at Oxford Farmers Market carpark every Monday morning at 9.30, for a casual ride about 1 1/2 hours, then coffee.

Ph Mary on 03 313 3259.

Oxford & Districts Lions Club Inc.

Meet 4th Thursday of every month Enquiries to Secretary - 03 312 5351

Oxford Museum

Open every Sunday:11am-4pm, Friday: 1-3.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday: 1-3.30pm. Main St, Oxford.

Oxford Play Centre

“Whānua tupu ngātahi - families growing together”

102A Main Street, Oxford, phone 0278087284 Open Times Tuesday-Friday 9am-12pm.

Closed in the school holidays.

Follow us on Facebook @ Oxford Play Centre

Oxford Dogs Walking Group

Meets 10.00am Mondays at the big tree parking area beside the Service Centre.

Contact Lee Leonard on 312 1536.

Oxford Line Dancing

4:30pm - at the Oxford Club.

Every Thursday at 160 High Street. No Partner needed! Great Exercise, good Music, Excellent company. Other classes Tuesday & Thursday.

Come and enjoy the Fun! Enquiries contact Vicky 027 388 8929 or gvhamilton@gmail.com

Oxford Squash Club

Have Fun! Get Fit! For all ages, casual or competition. Club nights Wednesdays, 6pm, ph: Shelley 0279201738

Oxford Wednesday Walkers & Trampers.

Walks from 3 hours to day tramps. Over bush, farmland and roads - 9:15am Start

ph: Anne on 03 312 4375 or 027 298 7750.

Oxford Women’s Forum

Meets on the first Thursday of every second month, March-Nov with meal and guest speakers, ph: Margaret on 03 312 4478.

Scottish Country Dancing

Great exercise. No partners required.

Tuesdays, ph: Judi on 312 4291.

Waimakariri Bridge Club

Meets every Thursday 7.15pm at the Waimakariri Golf Club rooms.

Yummy Mummy’s Oxford

A group that helps families with new babies with meals/baking.

Volunteers always appreciated, ph: Amanda on 027 490 7052.

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Architectural & Residential Builds - Farm Buildings - Own Build at 184 High Street

Aaron McCartney • Free Ph: 0508 44EVER • Ph: 03 310 2137 A/H: 027 3669 091 • Email: plumber_27@yahoo.co.nz

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RURAL TENANCY INSPECTIONS

Call Rebecca on 027 313 2270 Email: rtil@xtra.co.nz

www.rtil.co.nz

Offering initial, routine & final inspections on tenanted houses, taking the hassle out for you!

Automotive Plastic repairs Fibreglass repairs Car Bumpers - Headlights Interior Trims & Modifications Motorbike Fairing - Kids Toys Campervans Anything Plastic

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• Sales, servicing and repair of all major brands of computers • • Networking, etc. for home, farm and business • • Drop into our workshop or call us for a home/site visit • We won’t baffle you with science, just plain simple honest advice 216 High Street, Rangiora

Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Email: rangiora@ipc.co.nz

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Dairy Sumps, Blocked Drains Maintenance Reports Email: speechly@xtra.co.nz

Ph: 03 313 4567

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High Country Canvas Specialists in Canvas Manufacturing

New Work & Repairs Welcome.

Don’t Pack & Store It All Away Get your Repairs Done Now & avoid the Spring Rush!

Darrin Lord 03 312 5025 or 027 238 1624

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Large 240 litre wheelie bins Multiple Collection options Weekly - Fortnightly - 4 weekly 6 weekly - 8 weekly - Casual

2016 LTD

Rubbish Collection Services General household rubbish collection servicing Oxford ,Rangiora, Kaiapoi and surrounding rural areas We are a local business who appreciate local support so we can sponsor local clubs & organisations

phone or email for a quote

Graham & Kim

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One stop shop for your home and property maintenance.

Al - Mows starts giving you your life back.

Don’t know where to start or how to do it?

Gardens & Lawns doing their own thing - not your thing?

Property and / or House Maintenance falling behind?

No time for life on a lifestyle block?

CALL IN THE EXPERT Difficult trees a Speciality Full commercial Insurance Over 35 Years experience

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Felling . Pruning . Topping . Shaping . Milling For free quotes and prompt service, call us today

Brian Clark 027 616 0192

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Call me today to discuss all your hedge & tree trimming needs...

Nick McDonald Ph: 027 206 1149 or 3125 313

• Shelterbelt & Hedge Tree Trimming • Large Farms, Orchards, & Lifestyle Blocks • Locally Owned & Operated • Servicing North Canterbury • Full Insurance Cover • Comprehensive Health & Safety Systems • Power Line Clearance Operator

Shelley’s Glass and Glazing Got a Broken Glass window ?

Insurance work . Pet Doors . Mirrors . Retro fits Single / Double Glazing . Glass Showers . Fire Glass

Call your local Glazier Mark 03 312 3253 or 027 242 6368

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Fencing in the greater Canterbury area.

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Wooden Gates Lifestyle Blocks Sub - Divisions Boundary Fences Vineyards Chicken Runs Sheds Animal Runs

Steve is available to help with your Planning and Design

SUMMERFIELD FENCING LTD

PHONE: 03 312 4747 MOBILE : 027 312 4747

www.summerfieldfencing.co.nz summerfieldfencing@xtra.co.nz

Farm & Lifestyle Block Fencing Post & Rail - Postdriving - Stock Yards - Dairy Conversions

email: info@ruralfencing.co.nz www.ruralfencing.co.nz

Dave: 310 2320 / 021 101 5731

Driveways & Patios | Foundations & Slabs | Feedlot & Silage pads Agricultural effluent storage systems | New Homes & Rural Buildings Siteworks - Hole Boring - Shingle supplies | Compactor Hire

F MEHRTENS

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Ph: FRAZER 021 027 78535

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Let us help you with all your

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engineering projects • Machinery Repairs • Welding • Lathe Work • Design Long-shape, dark background version • Crane Work • Hydraulic Hose Service

100’s of products plus a full range of Motor Oils & pipe fittings

COLOURS: ‘Womersley’s’=PMS 2695 Boarder around orange=PMS 2695 Orange=PMS Orange 021 ‘Engineered for you’=PMS 2695 on white background, white on dark background

NOTES: ‘Engineered for you!’ is a key element of this logo and must accompany the all aspects of this branding Variations of the above specifications should be consulted with the designer

Call us on 03 312 4521

Always leave ‘free-space’ around the entire logo when applying the logo to shapes, sign/advert spaces as shown Free-space is approximately 25% of the entire sign/advert shape. This allows the reader’s eye to focus more clearly onto the logo and all of it’s elements

Open Mon – Fri 7.00am til 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am til 1.00pm for hardware sales only

Logo designed by Paradox Strategic Management T: (03) 312 5563, M: (021) 243 5559, E: advice@ThinkFormChange.com

82 High Street, Oxford Email: admin@womersleys.co.nz

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Waimak Homekill

Tidy Fast and Reliable Service

Your Solution to Blocked Gutters.

Before

Our Gutter vacuuming service will remove all debris, mud and water from your gutters, valleys and downpipes.

NO MESS!

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It Sucks gutters clean using a powerful wet & dry vacuum system Please email,phone or Text Mike McCulloch for a free quote

Phone (03)310 7331 or 022 428 1582

e:canterburyguttercleaning@gmail.com | www.canterburyguttercleaning.co.nz

Professional Homekill Specialists Covering North Canterbury • sheep • beef • pigs • wild game • Competitive Prices, Booking Essential

Call us today: Jason & Julie Forsyth NZFSA Certified Ph: 03 312 6227 Mob: 027 388 9533 Email: info@waimakhomekill.co.nz

www.waimakhomekill.co.nz

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PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES CULTIVATION

Cultivation services provided with more than 10 cultivators including, ploughs, disc, levelling, tyne and roller style machines ranging in size from 3 - 6 metres.

BALING

Providing end to end services in baling of hay, straw and balage with tube and individual wrapping of all bale shapes including rounds, medium, 4x3 and quadrant square bales.

HARVESTING A full grain harvest service is provided from paddock to silo.

DRILLING

Drilling services for both direct and cultivated ground are carried out with 10 seed drills from tyne, triple disc, cultivation combination drills, broadcast seeders and precision seeders for maize and fodder beet. Seed drills raise in width from 3 - 6 metres with fertiliser application available.

SILAGE

Fine chop silage service from paddock to pit, including grass, direct cut cereal and maize.

TRANSPORT

Catering for our own trucking needs with silage, baling and grain harvest, rural flat deck and bulk transport.

& FARM MAINTENANCE

Other services provided are muck spreading, pivot rut filling, post driving, and tele handler with multi purpose grab.

FOR ANY ENQUIRIES CONTACT OPERATIONS MANAGER NIGEL KIRK 021 275 2432 SILAGE & DRILLING ADAM GREEN 027 374 6357

BUSINESS MANAGER TRANSPORT MANAGER

JAKE VARGO 021 466 713 AARON ROSS 021 766 384

YARD 106 HAREWOOD ROAD OXFORD