July 2019
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Woodend Pegasus SH1 Corridor the Woodend Bypass should not be Bypassed On 6 June a meeting was held at the Woodend Tavern to discuss the safety, speed and congestion of SH1 through Woodend and surrounds. This was organised by MP Matt Doocey and attended by the Hon Simon Bridges. Many of our local groups were represented including Woodend School, Netball Club, Rugby Club, various child care facilities, the Fire Brigade, the Woodend Community Association (WCA), Pegasus Residents’ Group (PRGI), Pegasus Golf & Sport Club, Community Boards, Mayoral hopefuls, some business owners, as well as many concerned residents of whom a number have attended accidents or witnessed near misses. Matt Doocey outlined the concerns, followed by Mark Paterson representing the WCA. Some interesting figures: - Traffic counts through Woodend vary but one figure is 16,000 vehicles per day, of which 11% are heavy vehicles. Up-todate figure should be available soon - The current population of Waimakariri is 60,700. Over the next 30 years the population is expected to grow to somewhere between 85,000 and 108,500 - Woodend and Pegasus are growing rapidly and Waimakariri is the third-
fastest growing district in the country - Between Belfast and the Ashley bridge 8 people have died and 49 seriously injured in accidents between 2008 and 2017 If nothing changes the current challenges, congestion, and safety issues will only get worse. Once the meeting was opened up for everyone to have their say it was apparent that there were common themes. While waiting for the Woodend Bypass, something needs to be done now as the Bypass is not even in the 10-year plan. The traffic situation is having serious implications for residents, pedestrians and drivers. Pedestrian safety at the school crossing, other parts of Woodend and at the Pegasus roundabout was of major concern to all. A key worry is the crossing used by students of Woodend School, which a local police officer acknowledges is the second most dangerous crossing in North Canterbury. One resident witnessed a near miss at the school when she gave way for a young child to cross the road, but a
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truck coming from the opposite direction did not stop. Miraculously the child was not hit. Another spokesperson questioned why there is no over or under pass by the school. The statement that ‘even cows in NZ get looked after better than our own children’ received support from those present and lightened the mood a little. The speed limit coming into Woodend from the South was also identified as a concern to most and this was felt to be an easy fix, yet the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Safer Road Project seems to have made no progress since their consultation with residents over 18 months ago. Other issues included the narrowness of the Ashley bridge and also major difficulties turning right from side roads onto SH1.
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A local man who attended last year’s accident between a truck and car between Sandhills Road and Woodend asked why something cannot be done immediately to address these safety issues and if NZTA will not fund the improvements does the local community need to try and fundraise for this. When Simon Bridges addressed the group, he acknowledged the issues and said that National were committed to the bypass. The NZTA safety plan which will be released next month highlights and offers practical solutions to our major concerns and if implemented will help with many of the safety concerns, but it is not budgeted for at this stage. Simon Bridges advised the group not to let any proposed safety improvements Cont’d on Page 4
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Cont’d from Page 2 distract us from the Bypass as 16,000 cars per day meets the criteria for a Bypass. Many left the meeting frustrated as once again it felt like all talk and no action. Until there is money allocated to the roading issue nothing will be done. Perhaps it is time for community action, we need to highlight the issue publicly and get the Government’s attention. NZTA is the middle man and we have talked long enough and have to get the Government to step up with the funding for the Bypass. To this end a sub-committee was formed with representatives of the Woodend Community Association and the Pegasus Residents’ Group. There is also input
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from a local Community Board Member and the Woodend School. This group is keen to see the safety project going ahead but in tandem we want to bring the Bypass back to the table as this will give the best solution to a town that is divided by SH1, provide the safety and environment benefits needed, and reduce the travel time that the safety improvements will add. We need your help. To highlight and publicise the very real dangers and problems we need details of near misses, incidents, accidents, issues and concerns with SH1 between the Ashley Bridge and the Pineacres corner. Please e-mail us the details to makeSH1safe@gmail.com. Mark Paterson (WCA) Ph 027 534 9112
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Mayor David Ayers - District Development Strategy A major piece of current work for the Council is the drawing up of a new District Plan. The issuing of a District Development Strategy was an important precursor to a process that is taking years, not months. The District Plan will includes broad-brush matters, such as land zoning, as well as policies and rules that can get quite detailed. It won’t be a short document. It will be notified in a draft form in the middle of next year and open to legal appeal before it is finally made operative. It is something all Councils are required to do under the Resource Management Act. In the meantime, we are trying to get as many residents as possible involved in this process so that the Plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. You can find out more about it at https://www. waimakariri.govt.nz/planning/districtplan/district-plan-review We will soon be conducting a series of workshops and opening other means of contact on the subject of natural hazards. For the circulation area of the Woodpecker these hazards include flooding, liquefaction and sea-level rise. All of these hazards can have an influence on how we zone land and what rules operate within those zones. Most of us go about our daily lives without thinking too much about such things but what we put in our District Plan can have long-term implications about what we can do with our properties in the future and their saleability. I was a five-year-old boy on holiday in Waikuku Beach when the Ashley / Rakahuri came through in 1953 so I can assure you that bad things can happen! Page 6 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
It was January, so I assume Canterbury was hit by the southern edge of a tropical cyclone. Whether you come to a workshop, or talk to us on-line or on paper, it will be very helpful to hear your views.
The Woodpecker - AGM The Woodpecker held its AGM on 14 May 2019. The following board members were elected: President – Graham Wood Treasurer – Ian Lennie Secretary – Thea Kunkel Board Members: Debs Taylor-Hayhurst - Editor Ian McGregor Adrienne Simpson John Canton Tyree Woodham Doug Wethey
Tūhaitara Coastal Park We are pleased to see walkers and cyclists are still visiting the park despite some very frosty mornings! This month we have some good news for those of you continuing to visit the park-the walking and cycling track from Pegasus to Waikuku is now open. Please stay on the track at all times and remember that the forestry operation is still active until the harvest is completed. Please note that the horse track remains closed from Waikuku to Woodend. Cont’d on Page 9
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Cont’d from Page 9 It’s very important to always read and adhere to any signage or danger tape you come across and remember that cameras are operating for your safety. If you have any questions about which tracks are open, you can ring the park office on 03 313 1768.
You may have also noticed a newly planted area at Pines Beach Wetland. We’d like to thank all the awesome volunteers who helped us to plant almost 1000 native trees and it’ll be fantastic to watch this area re-generate. We will continue to host volunteer plantings and
workdays so please check our Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park Facebook page for upcoming events. If you are interested in attending in the future, our next volunteer day is planned for the 27 of July with more details coming soon. A great way to be involved with a local effort to restore coastal habitats. As always, we hope you continue to enjoy the park and keep an eye out for interesting or unusual finds. Recently we’ve had an adult blue shark and a Mola tecta (Ocean sunfish) spotted washed up near Pegasus and Pines Beach. You never know what you might encounter while exploring our very special coastal environment.
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This Month with Harry Last month we finished off with a couple of excerpts from Fanny Beatty’s journal regarding Nina Sisson’s work with the Burnham children. Her writings pull no punches and she has an interesting and unique way with words. 29 March 1883: ‘Fish-cart Orchard asked for another baby for his mother. Got unfavourable account Mrs Orchard from Mrs Chambers. Nina puzzled to know what reason to give her for not letting her have a child’. 27 September 1883: Mrs Knott is troubled at the boy she has got- six years old but frightens her- mutters threats of cutting her throat- setting fire to the house (says he has burned a house) and teases the children. Nina trying to get someone more strong-minded to take him’. 5 November 1884: Mr W will not take a Burnham- thinks they are better in Burnham!! (reference to Caleb Whitefoord, former mounted policeman and goldfields warden in Australia then appointed district magistrate for Kaiapoi. Also, coroner and one of those who introduced salmon into the Waimakariri. Lifelong friends of the Gresson family). Another interesting and sometimes sad are the court reports referring to the committal of children to the B.I.S. Lyttelton Times 21 March 1883: ‘John Vivian Cogar , aged 8, and George Vivian Cogar, aged 5, were charged with being neglected children, found wandering in Hereford Street without visible means of support, contrary to the ‘Industrial Schools Act 1882 section 16 sub-section 2’ Mr Pender said that the boys were the sons of the mate of a ship who was away from the country, having left about four months arrears in the keep of the children. The Page 10 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
boy’s mother had died about seven months ago and the woman in whose charge they had since been left was no longer able to keep the boys and had formally turned them into the street. The Bench committed the boys to Burnham until attaining the age of fifteen years, and to be brought up in the faith of the Church of England’. On a more local note in the Rangiora court under the afore-mentioned judge Caleb Whitefoord, in August 1884, 10-year-old Robert Nottingham came up for pinching a book of consignment tickets from the Railways goods shed. Sergeant Barlow stated ‘that the boy bore a very bad character whilst the mother said that she and her husband had done their best “ to break him of his coil propensities without avail’ ‘Doctor Ovenden had told her that he was suffering from’ cravish destruction of the bowels” which caused him to destroy anything upon which he could lay his hands” Sent off to Burnham till he was 15 with Mum and Dad having to contribute 7/6 ( 75 cents) per week towards his upkeep. And I kid you not dear reader!! What a relief to see the end of those traffic lights on the RangioraWoodend Road and not having to go via Tuahiwi and Turiwhaia roads with the added danger of an out-of-control Roby being trundled out in front of you. Anywhere else in the world would see work being done 24/7 so as not to inconvenience the general public for months. And when will the powers that be realize we need a bypass now and not after some poor person is rendered dead. Come on you villagers, rise up and get nasty, the time for action is now!! Cont’d on Page 14
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Pegasus Park Run – 3rd Birthday! Pegasus park run event number 163 22 June 2019 At last – one of Geoff’s, slightly optimistic, weather predictions came true! This sunny, 9 degree Saturday morning saw 93 park runners, joggers and walkers take off around our beautiful lakeside parkrun. It was advertised as ‘The Big One’ with multiple excuses for dressing up and having fun – including the momentous occasion of our 3rd Birthday. We had a pink unicorn, Christmas dress up, dogs in party hats, people in party clothes and purple to celebrate National Volunteer week and tutu’s galore as it was the 22nd! There was a cake competition between Geoff and Jackie – a ‘Rainbow unicorn cake’ and a ‘Flying Pegasus horse decorated cake’ were on offer for park runners to taste and vote. However, with no clear winner (there was a little cheating going on with the voting, so Geoff and Jackie decided the only real winners were the park runners who got to eat 2 lots of cake!) We had 2 of our regular park runners achieve significant milestones today Congratulations Kelly Lavalley on 50 park runs and to Louise Sissons on 100 park runs – great commitment ladies, look forward to seeing you in your bright new parkrun colours in a few weeks! Page 12 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
There are quite a few people to thank this week in particular – all of our super, smashing, lovely, great volunteers who offer up their time and skills to help Pegasus parkrun take place every week, Men at Work for supply of cones (we know Geoff loves his cones!), New Zealand Home Loans for sponsorship and for providing us with a sausage sizzle this week, The Flat White Café for not only giving us some spot prizes but for bringing the coffee cart out on our birthday celebration day. Thanks to all of you wonderful park runners, walkers and joggers – those who are regulars, those who are visiting, the ‘every now and then-ers’ and everyone in between – without you all there would be no Pegasus parkrun. And last, but by no means least, there’s our amazing Event Director Geoff, I personally want to thank Geoff, for all he does for parkrun, for setting it up in the first place and for maintaining, organising, sorting, storing, keeping track of stats for certificates, getting the certificates printed and many more behind the scenes roles that he does week after week (and now year after year). Geoff you are a top bloke and I am proud to be your ‘second in command’ (please don’t ever leave though as I still don’t think I know ALL of the roles you do!) Right - onto Geoff’s much-loved stats: This week 93 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 4 were first
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timers and 13 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 9 different clubs took part. The event was made possible by 13 volunteers: Geoff McMillan; Laurie Mcarthur; Jackie Hancock; Ricky Pugh; Juanita McLellan; Kate Bowman; Rosie Whitham; Trudy Diggs the breakdown crew at pegasus; Gwenda Jordan; Nick Drinnan; Tania Bailey; Pam Fraser. Today’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the pegasus parkrun results page. The male record is jointly held by Matthew Dryden who recorded a time of 15:49 on 23 September 2017 (event number 68) and Nick Burrow who recorded a time of 15:49 on 22 December 2018 (event number 135). The female record is held by Hannah Oldroyd who recorded a time of 16:53 on 9t June 2018 (event number 107). The Age Grade course record is held by Maggie Chorley who recorded 88.95% (18:51) on 23 December 2017 (event number 81). Pegasus park run started on 18th June 2016. Since then 1,312 participants have completed 9,409 park runs covering a total distance of 47,045 km, including 1,516 new Personal Bests. A total of 161 individuals have volunteered 1,401 times.
We have had a very busy school term with only a week and a bit to go before the end of Term 2. Last week we purchased another school bell to replace the old one which was taken at the beginning of the school year. We thank the Woodend Lions Club for their generous donation which has enabled this purchase. Pictured are some of our Head Students holding the new bell!!
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crossings. We are working with Transit New Zealand about the safe crossing for our students across the Main Highway but there is not an easy or quick solution other than the school crossings. We wish all parents and students a relaxing holiday break and look forward to seeing them again on Monday 22 July ready to start Term 3. Adrienne Simpson - Principal This Month with Harry Cont’d from Page 8 Another thing the Boy’s Club needs at the present is another strike so we can continue our series of tiki tours. On the first we went to the museum, McDonalds, the Brighton Pier finishing with a shout to the lolly factory because the beloved leader Kim ill John has an interest in it!! On the second strike we went to QE2 for a swim and hydro slide and watched fat people wallow about which was something akin to whale watch. From there it was to Lyttelton via Evans Pass to see the blasting and boats and back through the tunnel finishing with a shout to the lolly factory again. So come on teachers, you deserve much more, go you good things, strike again!! Finally mark the calendar- The Lions are having a do on the weekend of the 13, 14 and 15 September in the Youth centre9 old scout den). This will be a photo exhibition entitled ‘old Woodend’ and a get together of past residents of the village for a chat over a Devonshire tea. This will coincide with the school fair on the 15th. John Harris Page 14 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
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We attend on average, 200 plus emergency incidents every year in North Canterbury. These incidents go well beyond firefighting and include hazardous substance responses, motor vehicle accidents, rescuing trapped people, urban search and rescue, medical emergencies, weather events and disasters. Our volunteers are often first at the scene. We rely on volunteers to help keep our communities safe, and we’re always looking for more volunteers. We recognise volunteers’ employers and their families’ generous support to enable our people to respond to emergencies and give back to the community.
Volunteer with us We are particularly looking for expressions of interest, particularly from anyone who can volunteer time during working hours 7.00 am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Become involved and help us meet the needs of our community by the way we work, and help create a safe, resilient community
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Who can join? Almost anybody can join our volunteer brigade, male or female, young or old, and those who want to contribute to their community (The minimum application age for a volunteer is 16 with parental/guardian consent, or 18 and above). We’re committed to a supportive, inclusive and respectful working environment. We understand that our strength draws from our diversity, support for one another and community connection. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity and educational background, and are stronger for having members with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills. If you want to volunteer to help keep your community safe without responding to emergencies, positions include Operational Support Staff and Community Support Staff Give us a call on 033127794 (leave a Message), and we will get back to you to have a chat to see if there is a roll for you
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PRGI – Pegasus Info Page – July 2019 NEW TO PEGASUS? Contact PRGI for a FREE Welcome Bag! These bags contain information about Pegasus and the wider Waimakariri District, including maps, directory and much more. Also available for Woodend residents from WCA or Ravenswood office. Contact us at prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com for more info, or to become a member. Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc. www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com 2 DEGREES CELLPHONE TOWER Further to last month’s story about the erection of a cellphone tower next to the Pegasus lake bridge, we are delighted to say that an agreement has been reached between PRGI, WDC and 2 Degrees to move the tower to a location further along Motu Quay. Not as big a move as we would have liked, but a lot better than the original site. Given how advanced the project was when we found out about it, it was unrealistic to
expect a move to a completely different location due to the cost and other logistics. We understand it will not now be necessary to install the temporary tower pictured in the June edition of The Woodpecker. PRGI are very grateful to staff at WDC and 2 Degrees for working so closely with us to resolve this issue. We look forward to hearing what new services 2 Degrees will be introducing to our town! RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA
All Pegasus residents are welcome to come along to Ronel’s community cuppa on Wednesday 17th July from 10.45am at the Pegasus Community Centre. This is a fun, free, opportunity to meet some new people while enjoying a cuppa and whatever yummy treats Ronel has baked for us!! ☺ If you need help with transport, please phone 021 1080 634
PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE IS EXPANDING! Smaller spaces available to book from July – contact PRGI for details. Meetings – Social Groups – Private Functions – Exercise Groups – Corporate Training – Community Groups – Children’s Parties – Workshops Well Equipped – Data Projector Available Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com for more info Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com
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The Woodend Spring Flower Show
Committee have been busily preparing the Schedule for the 2019 Show to be held in the Woodend Community Centre on October 5. The Sections include Daffodils, Cut Blooms, Decorative. Handcrafts, Fruit and Vegetables, Cookery and Preserves, Blokes only. Photography and Primary and Pre-school. Each Section has some interesting classes catering for all tastes. Schedules will be available mid-July, Online and Facebook and can be picked up from Paws Vets, Vegie’N & Out or Rangiora and Kaiapoi Libraries. Primary and Pre-School Children will be able to participate in a Craft Morning from 10-12 on Wednesday 2 October – a great holiday activity. There will also be a Colouring Contest with printed pictures available at Paws Vets, Vegie’N & Out, Online or Facebook. THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019 Page 23
Woodend Garden Club The meeting was well attended in spite of the cold weather on 17 June at 1.30pm. The exhibits were excellent, and I have listed a report below. The Speakers were Brent and Shirley Cairns who, manage the Kaiapoi Food forest. This has been a great project for Kaiapoi encouraging people to eat and row healthy food. People are now arriving from all areas to visit the forest and to learn about planting and foraging. Our club will be very interested to watch their progress. Competition Results Shirley complimented the members for creation a very good show. Decorative theme (Anything Green) 1st Val Cotton 2nd Jennie Robinson 3rd Helen Power Decorative Novice (Anything Green) 1st Judy Stewart 2nd Ruth Vaughaan 3rd Andrea Clinic Large Bloom Cut Flowers 1st Pam Cleeve 2nd Trish deHann 3rd Jeanie Robinson Small Bloom 1st Judy Stewart 2nd Pam Cleeve 3rd Brenda Batchelor Cluster 1st Shirley Wheeler 2nd Brenda Batchelor 3rd Trish deHann
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Spike 1st Pam Cleeve 2nd Trish deHann 3rd Shirley Wheeler Flowering Shrub 1st Helen Power 2nd Chris Sutherland 3rd Mary Coates Produce One Parsnip 1st Brenda Batchelor 2nd Trish deHann Silver Beet (2 Leaves) 1st Judy Stewart 2nd Jeanie Robinson 3rd Ruth Vaughan Two Potatoes 1st Brenda Batchelor Half Pumpkin 1st Trish deHann 2nd Brenda Batchelor 3rd Mary Coates Home Science (2 x pieces of fruit Short Cake) 1st Brenda Batchelor 2nd Ruth Vaughan Most points of the day Brenda Batchelor Best in Show Val Cotton Jeanie Robinson requested that we include a section in the Show (Plant not on the schedule) The meeting closed at 1.55 pm
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Woodend Indoor Bowling Club We are now into club competitions and congratulations to Helen Power for winning the ladies singles and Barry Divine the men’s singles. Also, congratulations to John Taylor and Valerie McClatchy winners of the pairs competition. If you are interested in playing indoor bowls, why not come along to the Woodend Community Hall on a Monday evening. Play starts at 7.30pm. We are a small, friendly club and welcome new players of all ages. For further information please contact: President: Gillian Small - 313 0957 Club Captain: Rex Macauley - 313 3627
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Editor’s Note - The Woodpecker Editor - One Year On! It is exactly one year ago since I commenced my role as Editor for The Woodpecker. Hasn’t the time flown? I put my name forward as Editor, as I wanted to be involved in the community and this role seemed ideal. I’m not a graphic designer, nor do I have skills in graphic design, so learning how to operate the InDesign software the newsletter uses was indeed a challenge. Looking back, I can reflect on what the first few months was like trying to ‘fit’ everything into the template, and the many difficulties I encountered before it started to become more familiar, becoming easier each issue. Whilst it’s also a challenge fitting this role into a busy work schedule with my business Success Factor, I’ve found it incredibly rewarding, enjoyed learning some new skills, and ‘meeting’ lots of new people in the community, not to mention learning loads about the wonderful community groups we have in the area. I spend approximately 20-25hrs each month on this role spreading the word about The Woodpecker, encouraging small businesses to promote their businesses by becoming either an occasional or regular advertiser. Since starting we’ve regularly had new advertisers with new ones showing an interest each month. My personal goal was to achieve a minimum of 32 pages each issue. Thanks to great contributions and support from the community and local businesses, we’ve exceeded this on a regular basis, this month we’re up to 44! The Woodpecker continues to be Page 30 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
uploaded digitally, with the link also being uploaded onto several Facebook pages. The digital link is also emailed to nearly 400 recipients. This is over and above the newsletter being delivered to 2,400 households. This has recently increased from 2,300 due to the rising numbers of houses in the area, and may need to increase again at some stage in the future.
Woodpecker Reporter Wanted! There are a couple of things that I would really appreciate some help with, and that is support generating community articles or stories. We have lots of small community groups in the distribution area who I know must have some great news to share. We need someone to contact them to encourage them to send in their lovely photos and news! This would fulfil the much-needed reporter role. This voluntary role would be of interest to someone who is community-minded and has some time on their hands. Cont’d on Page 33
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Former Woodend Councillor Stands for Mayor
Former Woodend resident and Woodend Ashley Ward Councillor Kirstyn Barnett is standing for Mayor of Waimakariri.
Kirstyn moved to Woodend with her husband in 2004 and lived in Chinnerys Road. Her daughter Rebecca arrived shortly after, followed by Lisa in 2007. Her children attended Woodend Preschool and Woodend School, with Kirstyn volunteering on the Plunket and PTA committees, as well as championing a School Walking Bus initiative. In 2006 she became interested in the Woodend Bypass issue and set up a website to collect accurate information for residents. People approached her to form a group, and the Woodend Action Group organised a public meeting with council and NZTA at the Woodend Rugby Clubrooms, with over 230 attending
locked in as the preferred strategy for the future. Kirstyn also organised the Woodend Gala, to celebrate the reopening of the Woodend Community Centre after a fire, which led to a monthly Woodend Market, the Art & Craft Expo, the Woodend Mural project and coffee and walking groups. She was on the Woodend Spring Flower Committee, serving as Treasurer for several years. In 2008 Kirstyn joined the Woodend Ashley Advisory Board, advocating strongly for the walking/cycling path from Rangiora to Woodend, and being part of the Better Beaches Hearing Panel. She was elected as a Woodend Ashley Ward councillor in 2010, one month after the 7.1 earthquake, and served as part of the earthquake recovery council led by David Ayers. She was also part of the team which formed the Woodend Community Emergency Response Team and has been a civil defence volunteer since 2009. Her family moved to Cust in 2013. She believes that choosing to raise her family in Waimakariri gives her a unique perspective around the council table and keeps her views based on real life. “I often receive the best feedback from residents in the school grounds or at community events.”
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In the Woodend / Pegasus area, she sees safety on Main Rd / SH1 as the most pressing issue. “I am committed to lobbying NZTA to bring in safety improvements as soon as possible, so
residents can safely cross SH1 in Woodend. In the longer term I believe it is imperative to remove SH1 traffic out of Woodend township, including
developing practical roading solutions for Pineacres and Pegasus intersections, and I will continue to push for this to happen.” 7471
Editor’s Note - Cont’d from Page 30 If you have a few hours to spare each week and wish to source community stories to support my role, you can contact me on 021 863 877 or via email debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank the board members, particularly Graham Wood and Ian Lennie for their support over the last year. I would also like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who deliver the newsletter to all the households in the area! Debs Taylor-Hayhurst - Editor The Woodpecker
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board June meeting update
Residents and visitors will soon be welcomed with a brand new bright and colourful entrance sign when heading into Waikuku Beach. The Board approved funding, from their landscaping budget, after receiving invaluable feedback from the community about the concept designs. Generally, residents wanted to see beach life, water, birds and vegetation of the area reflected in the sign as well as safe driving messages. With a design from a local artist Marley Biggins, the community input, a few tweaks to make sure it met NZTA standards for signage a new design was finalised. The Board felt that the sign will reflect the community and it will truly be unique. A big thank you for the work and creativity Marley put into the design. The Board also selected a name for the newly created street in Pegasus between Barnes and Winsloe Streets. It will be Waituna Street with ‘Wai meaning water and ‘tuna’ eels. The Board ratified their submission to the Environment Canterbury Waimakariri Bus Service Review and their comments on the Reviewed District Plan – ‘What’s the Plan’.
May meeting update
A grant of $500 was approved to the Woodend School toward the cost of lighting for its School Production in November in the Rangiora Town Hall. It was felt that this was a huge undertaking for the school with all students involved and working together. The Board wishes the School and students success over their two-night run. The Board agreed with the recommendation from the Greenspace team to replant Griselinia in a Pegasus lakefront reserve garden as these plants do extremely well in the Pegasus environment. They will be placed in a better position further back from the path. The Board ratified their submissions to two Council consultations - the Draft Annual Plan and the Draft Rural Residential Development Strategy.
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Gladstone Park Development Completed
The dog parks are starting to look more established and it is great to see the dogs enjoying climbing over the large logs that have been put in both the small and large dog areas. The trees are growing well, and along with the ones planted by the playground they will take a while to provide significant shade. Larger trees couldn’t be put in because of the environment and the high possibility of failure. The last of the projects to be completed was the sports field development north of the tennis courts. They are now accessible for use with the fencing removed. The playground was completed and ready for use just prior to Christmas. A separate project, the cycle/walkway along the southern side of Gladstone Road from Petries Road to Gladstone Park will be completed (on time, thank you contractors) by the time you read this. This path has proven popular even before the finishing touches were completed and will provide a much-needed connection between Woodend and Gladstone Park and Pegasus. If you haven’t been for a wander lately, it is worthwhile, as the whole area is looking great. Everything blends seamlessly from the original rugby clubrooms and fields, across the bund, out over the new playground and fields and off to the dog parks.
Community grants
If your group, small or large, has a project or need in mind, we have money available for grants to nonprofit community-based organisations, registered charities or incorporated societies. Full information on the Woodend-Sefton Community Board Discretionary Grant Fund is available by e-mailing Com.Board@wmk.govt.nz or at www.waimakariri.govt.nz/community/funding-and-grants/boardfunding,
Keep informed
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Philip Redmond to stand for Council Philip Redmond today announced he is seeking election as a councillor in the Kaiapoi Woodend ward of the Waimakariri District Council. Philip has extensive experience in local government and is a former Kaiapoi Borough councillor and is a member of the Kaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board. He was a lawyer in private practice based in Kaiapoi for 36 years and a notary public. A company director he is also a member of the Institute of Directors. Philip says that in addition to legal, governance and local authority experience he also has extensive community involvement and was awarded a Queens Service Medal in the recent Queen’s Birthday honours for community service. He is particularly proud of the council and community board roles in post earthquake regeneration and is a member of the WDC regeneration steering committee. He is passionate about the Waimakariri district and believes it has so much to offer and is not surprised the area is seeing unprecedented growth. Philip says he supports sustainable and affordable rates and the need to prioritise expenditure. Waimakakriri has an aging population and he is very conscious of the demands on fixed incomes. Philip sees the key challenges being climate change, water quality, district plan review, infrastructure, transport and sustainability in the context of a growing population. Philip Redmond, aside from his community board commitments, is currently Chairman of the Kaiapoi Maritime Heritage Trust, Patron and Life Member of Coastguard Page 36 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
North Canterbury, Deputy Chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury, Chair of the Rotary Club Charitable Trust and a Life Member of the Kaiapoi Promotion Association amongst other varied memberships. “It would be a privilege to serve the community of Kaiapoi-Woodend as their Councillor” said Philip Redmond.
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Woodend Friendship Club The outing in June was to The Casino which has been operating for 25 years and has just been granted a licence to operate for 15 more years. A few facts – the Casino employs 480 staff (40 nationalities), and appears to be a model employer with staff being fed, supplied with uniforms, medical insurance and shuttle home to those on night shift. It also operates a charitable trust and annually distributes $150,000 locally. It is one of the biggest purchasers in the South Island. It employs 50 chefs, has five restaurants / bars and a function centre. In 12 months it buys 30 tons of french fries, 2 tons of lettuce, 4 tons of steak and 105,000 bottles of Heinecker! We were shown the Private Members room where Baccarat, Roulette and Black Jack are played, the maximum chip is $10,000, the minimum $5. Of the ‘hundreds’ of cameras, a number have facial recognition enabling staff to identify problem punters. As an aside, after the February earthquake the 600 kg safe door was off its hinges leading the police to believe there had been a burglary, but in fact it was caused the the excessive shaking.After being split into groups with separate tours, we all met for a very good lunch and then those who wanted had little flutters on the machines. Our minispeaker shared some of the adventures she and her family experienced when they attended the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta Florida, where her youngest son was competing in swimming. The first night they made their way from their B&B by the Mater train network to the opening ceremony but unfortunately on their return very late at night they took the wrong exit and found themselves lost in a very undesirable area but were approached by a man who offered his help and for $5 gave them Page 38 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
directions back to the B&B. They also experienced a scary major lightning thunderstorm at the huge semi-openair swimming pool stadium. The swimming was suspended but music was then played and the spectators stood and danced to YMCA until the storm passed.They discovered that travelling by Greyhound bus to Florida was not a good way to see the country [billboard pollution] and that Tampa is the murder capital of the USA. Their return to NZ was rather eventful, discovering at checkout they were minus one passport [at house where they were staying], meaning they had to book the next flight. While in the departure lounge they watched a plane being loaded and taking off, only to realise it was their flight (they were waiting for announcement which didn’t happen). Another flight was booked and all was well in the end! Our guest speaker was Nigel, who is Captain of the Rangiora Corps of the Salvation Army. He explained the Army’s four Divisions, and that the Southern Division encompasses all of the South Island. He, his wife and two sons arrived in Rangiora following three positions in the North Island. Nigel and his family are involved in children’s sports and activities. A local initiative has been the setting-up of ‘Brass in Schools’ within two local primary schools, as another afterschool activity. A tutor has been hired and instruments purchased. There are seven children in one group and eight in the other. Nigel played a recording of the novices at work and we could recognise the tunes! The Corps supports a Women’s Group and a Men’s Group. Budgeting advice is available to families collecting food parcels. The local Family
Store is run by volunteers, and this store is the major source of income for their work in the district; together with funds from the Annual Appeal in May. Nigel mentioned the problem of goods being left outside the Family Store at weekends when the store is closed.
The Council has been approached to install surveillance cameras in the area, to include local businesses (he attributes the problem arises due to the high cost of waste disposal). Volunteer surveillance / drive-bys would be appreciated.
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CHURCH NOTICE St Barnabas This month, we sadly farewelled our vicar Felicity and her husband Aubrey, as Felicity is retiring. We have loved having them with us and wish them the very best for the future. We will miss them both, they are a great team. As of this time, we do not know who will be taking over our Parish, we will have to wait and see what God has in store for us. In the meantime, we are continuing to attend to the physical maintenance of our church buildings. The next stage is the upgrade of our kitchen, which takes place this month. Also, on the agenda are repairs to the guttering; as the recent storm showed, it needs some attention.
Due to the kitchen upgrade, the hall complex will be unavailable for a few days. At present, this should only be 8 to 12 July. Other than this, all our services and activities continue as normal. This includes the traditional 9.30 am service and the contemporary service at 4.30 pm. If you’re interested in coming along to either of these, we would love to see you. We can assure you of a warm welcome and we are working hard to ensure the church is just as warm! Long may the sunny weather last! We hope you can all enjoy it and stay healthy this winter.
CHURCH NOTICES Methodist Church Movie – The next film will be on Wednesday 7 August and will be an Ultimate Disaster Comedy Movie starring Rowan Atkinson. An afternoon of laughter. (REMEMBER ALWAYS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH) Everyone welcome. Any queries phone Ruth 312 2094 or Evelyn 312 7740. Free entry. Gold coin donation for afternoon tea. A large group enjoyed the epic movie on Saturday night a few weeks ago which was a fundraiser. We will hold another one in the evening in the spring / summer period. Driving for Mature Drivers – a Mature Drivers course, run by Age Concern Canterbury. Contact 366 0903 or email ypalmer@ageconcerncan.org.nz Hi 10 – for families and children under
12 has begun in the Rangiora Church Lounge and Hall. The programme will run from 10 a.m. till 11.30 a.m. Please encourage any children you know to come and take part. Any queries phone Margaret Woodcock 3138413. The next Hi 10 is Sunday 14 July. Rangiora Methodist Church Opening Hours – Rev Veitomoni will be in attendance at the church from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you need to see him on Thursday or Friday, please ring and make an appointment (313 3448) as these two days are his days for visiting parishioners. He is available to provide prayer, support and a welcome for anyone with any needs, or who wants to drop in for a coffee and chat. Church / Hall bookings – contact Evelyn 312 7740. THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019 Page 41
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Judsons Road Early Learning Centre 312 2179 Email: manager@judsonsrd.co.nz Website: www.judsonsrd.co.nz Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 Lions Club of Pegasus President - Amanda Smith 027 422 2648 Secretary - Sue Mehrtens 021 077 7580 Lions Club of Woodend President Ian Lennie 920 1576 Youth Centre Co-ordinator, John Harris 313 7832 Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Community Centre Bookings and enquiries: 021 1080 634 prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com Facebook: Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc. Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 Radio Sailing Club Ian McGregor 027 595 9000 Paul Johnson 021 295 2587 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Priest Rev. Felicity Whitcombe 021 133 1860 Email: felicitywhitcombe@gmail.com Home Groups: Andrew Clark (men’s group) 021 073 5730 Amy Clark (women’s group) 021 234 4253 Mainly Music – Litia Maclean 313 8678 or email: litia_crowe@hotmail.com 022 052 2674 Toy Library rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com Tuahiwi Community Pre-School 313 2141 Email: tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool Website: www.TuahiwiCommunityPreschool Woodend Sefton Community Board Chairperson, Shona Powell 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Deputy Chairperson, Andrew Thompson Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Badminton Club Paul Henderson 0274 925 936 Woodend Bowling Club President, Alan Pegley 310 6772 Page 42 THE WOODPECKER JULY 2019
Secretary, Phil Harris 327 6553 Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris 313 7832 Woodend Friendship Club President, Elaine Cole 327 9228 Secretary, Lynn Muir 312 2027 Woodend Community Association Inc President, Mark Paterson Secretary, Andrea Rigby Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, Simon Kong 310 8900 Woodend Country Music Club Marilyn Johnston (President) 312 7589 or 021 136 2929 Don Smyth (VPres) 03 981 6407 or 021 217 2652 Woodend Cricket Club Robert Davey 021 762 963 Woodend Garden Club Shirley Wheeler, President 327 3416 Lynn Oliff, Secretary 310 0575 Pam Cleeve, Treasurer 313 8120 Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Gym Club Stephanie 312 2993 Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Gillian Small - Club President 313 0957 Rex Macauley, Secretary 313 3627 Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President 312 2237 Rachael Paterson, Secretary 312 7439 Woodend Play Centre Phone: 027 353 2131 Email: woodend@playcentre.org.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woodendplaycenter/ Woodend Preschool / Nursery Samantha Ford 312 7654 email: office@woodendpreschool.co.nz website: www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Secretary, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Senior Club Captain, Phil Kennett 027 717 2569 Junior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Club Room Bookings, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell 313 9405 Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb 312 7487 Woodend/Waikuku Plunket Clare Hewett 312 2640
CLASSIFIEDS AND COMMUNITY NOTICES Community Foot Care Clinics held monthly at the Pegasus Medical Centre, the Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club, and the Rangiora RSA. Come and get your toenails, corns, and calluses attended to for $30. Experienced Foot Care Specialist Heather will be happy to help. Phone 021 288 9618 for an appointment.
PEGASUS PLUS A social group for Pegasus residents plus surrounding areas. Our aim is for semi-retired and retired people to come along, socialise, meet new people in a friendly atmosphere while enjoying a variety of activities. Join us at the Pegasus Community Centre from 1.00-3.00pm on 26 June and every following Fourth Wednesday of the month through to November. Entry $2 to cover expenses. For further information contact Kay or David Mills on 03 920 0126 or see you at the next get together in June.
STEADY AS YOU GO (SAYGo) Exercise Classes Exercise Classes - Thursdays at 1.30pm at the Pegasus Community Centre. This class works to improve your balance, strength, general fitness and wellbeing. A mixture of seated and standing stretches and exercises. A fun, casual class...no need to book...just come along. $2 - ALL WELCOME!
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