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Produced for the community, by the community New Community Centre for Pegasus Pg 7 • Woodend School Pg 20 • History with Harry Pg 24 • Church/Community Notices from Pg 28
Town Centre Upgrade to Commence As part of the Woodend Town Centre Improvement Plan, work will soon start to upgrade the town centre. Identified in the Woodend Pegasus Area Strategy, and adopted by Council in October 2013, the aim is to provide a better pedestrian environment, create a sense of arrival, and make the town centre more visually attractive and inviting.
The work will be carried out on the western side of Main North Road, between School Road and Parsonage Road and will include the enhancement of footpath areas, installation of street furniture including seats and rubbish bins as well as new street tree plantings.
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The design and tendering phase of the Improvement Plan is complete, Nor West Contracting Ltd will be carrying out the work, which will be monitored by the Project Delivery Unit of the Council. The work will be carried out between
Temporary traffic management will be in place during the upgrade, this will include a “shoulder closed” operation which will not impact traffic flow on the road. Alternative pedestrian routes will be sign posted, with footpath and vehicle access to residential properties and businesses remaining available at all times. Some parking will be restricted in the immediate work area, which will be kept to a minimum wherever possible.
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Work will include resurfacing, and in some places realigning the footpath slightly to provide a better pedestrian route. All work, including the formation of new garden beds and grass berms, will be between the existing kerb and channel and property boundaries.
7.30am and 6.00pm, Monday to Sunday, commencing on Monday 7 March and is scheduled to be completed by 15 May 2016.
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Woodend Community Association
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A reminder our coffee group at The Grub Hub cafe is on every month. Everyone welcome especially anyone new to the Woodend area – we are a friendly bunch, come along and invite your neighbours. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the Month. CONTACTS President; John Archer Phone: (027) 433 2558 Email: johnearcher65@gmail.com Secretary; Jacqui Miller Phone: (027) 6377 927 Email: jacquiandsam@smfilms.com Treasurer; Pam Smith Phone: (021) 158 5941 Email: peachy819@gmail.com
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Community Centre for Pegasus Town by end of 2016
Pegasus Town is to have a community centre of its own after the Waimakariri District Council approved the transfer of a Portacom currently being used by its Greenspace team.
The Portacom becomes available later in the year after the completion of Farmers opens up additional office space in Rangiora which the Council will utilize. While the original planning for Pegasus Town did provide for community facilities, these did not eventuate once ownership of the development changed, and alternatives have proved unsuitable for a variety of reasons. The nearest available community facility at Woodend has high usage making it difficult to secure on a regular basis. Other options such as the Pegasus School are only available after hours, and at significant cost, while facilities such as the Woodend Rugby Clubrooms were deemed unsuitable for anything short of major gatherings due to their size. Pegasus Resident’s Group spokesman Ian Lennie said the acquisition of the available Portacom offered a good solution, given the need for a facility that provided both a community focal point, but was also available on a consistent basis. “It is important for the well-being of any community to have a central meeting point,” Mr. Lennie said.
“Community centres cater for a large number of activities ranging from physical well-being, creativity, education and basic social interaction. We expect to see a lot of growth in community groups and activities in Pegasus once the community centre is up and running.” The acquisition of the Portacom will fill the void for what is currently the largest community in the District with no immediate access to regular meeting space.
The current configuration of the building allows for one large meeting space, catering for between 15 and 20 people, and three other rooms each holding 6-8, alongside a kitchen area and a toilet. This space would cater for most requirements, although the community would still have access to either the Rugby Club or Pegasus School for larger gatherings. The Portacom building is expected to be available to be transported to its new site on Council reserve land near the lake at the end of August. The Pegasus Residents’ Group are looking forward to having the building ready for their annual Christmas event; “Having a base with power, water and shelter on hand will be a great boost to the running of the event,” Mr. Lennie said. “As a community group, we are very excited about this development.” THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2016
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Woodend Combined Probus Club
Our Mini-Speaker slot this month was a “who am I?” where a club member reads out clues to another member’s identity and then we all try to guess who it is. The clues included:
I was born in an East Christchurch suburb Start of our tour of The Rangiora Vet Centre and went to school in Phillipstown. I left school at 13 and went to work for a Our Main Speaker in February was Robin photographer. I always wanted to work Robilliard, author of “Hard Country – A in footwear, so I went to Eastman’s and Golden Bay Life”. Her book describes then to the shoe department in Beath’s. I her life in Golden Bay as a farmer’s wife, married my first husband at the Cathedral community activist, journalist and author. of the Blessed Sacrament in 1953. In 1955 Robin read extracts from her book, with our daughter we went to England punctuated by an ad lib commentary and on to Holland. After almost 2 years joining the stories together. She reflected we returned to NZ. Our first son was born on how the “barrier” of the Takaka Hill on Christmas Day 1958 and our second impacted on the lives and attitudes of son was born January 1960. With the those who made their home in the North children at school I went to work in a West corner of the South Island. Her talk Wool Shop. I am a keen knitter and also was at times funny, serious, enlightening knitted for Kaiapoi Wools. Later I became and heart-warming and illustrated how the Manager of a Wool Shop. After 25 coping with hard things can lead to years my husband and I separated. I unexpected achievements. Robin firmly later re-married, living in 2 caravans at a believes that you are never given what Motorhome Park before moving to the you can’t cope with! At the end of her talk West Coast and then to Australia for 3 Robin was pleased to chat further and sign years, returning to Woodend, near our copies of her book. daughter. We joined Woodend Probus Our February trip was to the Rangiora Vet in November 2002 so I am a foundation Centre where 39 members enjoyed a very member. After 5 years we moved to Christchurch and then to Rangiora after the informative “behind the scenes” tour of this impressive facility, guided by Chris, Joy earthquakes. We rejoined the Woodend or Rebecca. This was followed by a tasty Probus Club in 2013. My husband passed pie lunch at the Cuts Hotel. away last year after 26 years of marriage. A recent highlight for me was a helicopter Our coffee morning was a revisit to the flight over Christchurch and around. Espresso Garden Café at MITRE10 Rangiora where 14 club members again enjoyed Do you know who this lady is? Our club good coffee and yarns. members did – of course! Page 8 THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2016
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From our Mayor David Ayers
Dedication through the generations
Waimakariri District have these long family associations and have helped to keep alive congregations that continue to play an important role in our community. It is not very well known that an important part of In thanking her on behalf of the our post-earthquake pastoral care came community, and also thanking the through door-knocking that went on for Parish for their high level of community a very long time and which was carried involvement, I couldn’t help but think of out by local churches, in particular three the continuities through family involvement Kaiapoi congregations. that occur in our community. Many of A notable part of what this community our “institutions” exist because of this dedication down through the generations. did following the February quake was the welfare centre set up, for people from The first of my ancestors to come to Christchurch, in the Rangiora Baptist this country came to Woodend, which, Church and the High School next door, when they arrived, barely existed. As a with the full involvement of the Baptist descendent of three pioneering Woodend congregation and folks from other families (the Ayers, Judson and Gibbs churches, particularly the Salvation Army. families), I know from my own family Sometimes people denigrate the history that these families did a lot to get Woodend on the map and that branches of importance of history but communities are their history and the long continuities the families have remained in the District, represented by their churches, families, many of them my third cousins! schools, sports clubs and so on – Many of the old churches of the continuities that are still very much with us. On the day of writing this, I had attended the farewell service of the Ven Lynette Lightfoot, who has now retired as the vicar of the Woodend-Pegasus Anglican Parish.
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Woodend Rugby Football Cub - friendly, open and family focused for 125 years!
For over 125 years the Woodend Rugby Football Cub has served the community with progressive committees ensuring its success. Recently elected President, Wendy Giles, is confident that with the new 2016 committee, strengthened by the re-elected experienced committee members, the club will be entering a vibrant stage.
A priority is to have the top team break into Division 1, with the club looking to contest the North Canterbury Division 1 competition in mid-June. The club has the services of Wyatt Crockett as Club Ambassador and we are looking to recruit more forwards for the 2016 season, also an experienced Coach to advise and
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Meeting Held to Discuss Lake Pegasus Management
The on-going management of Lake Pegasus was detailed last Monday at a specially convened meeting involving the Pegasus Resident’s Group, the Waimakariri District Council, Todd Property Pegasus Town Ltd which owns the lake, and other vested interest groups. Although the lake is being managed by Todd Property Pegasus Town Ltd for now, responsibility for its long-time future will fall to the council once the handover from the current owner is completed. Attendees at the meeting were given a run down on future management plans, which followed a question and answer session where all parties were given the opportunity to quiz both Todd Property Pegasus Town Ltd and the Council on lake background. A pre-prepared list of the most frequently asked questions was answered in detail by the lake’s current owner in collaboration with the council.
This included expert scientific and engineering opinion which helped to dispel some of the uncertainty with regards to both the lake’s original development, but also its current environmental status and capabilities as a recreational facility. Pegasus Resident’s Group spokesperson Ian Lennie, who chaired the meeting, said that the exercise had helped to clarify the issues locals had. The feedback helped to explain matters such as weed control, water clarity, and the flow on effect to the surrounding environment of any actions taken to change the dynamics within the lake. “The overall feeling after the meeting was that we were all much better informed, while gaining an assurance from the Page 14
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Council that a future management plan was being put in place that we would be consulted about,” Mr Lennie said. “It was a very constructive gathering and it was great to have so many of the people and organisations who have a vested interest in the lake all together in one room.” Council Manager of Utilities and Roading Gerard Cleary said the positive nature of the meeting highlighted the collective desire to maximise the lake’s potential as a community facility. “It [the meeting] was a good opportunity to clear up some of the misconceptions that have grown with regards to the lake, while taking on board some feedback from residents and lake users that will help us with its future management,” Mr Cleary said. “Lake Pegasus is a young lake, and it is still evolving in terms of its natural ecology. To date, the lake is performing in every way to which it was designed. By careful ongoing management, in consultation with residents and lake users, we should be able to ensure Lake Pegasus continues to develop as a valuable recreational facility for the whole community.” Mr Cleary said it was important to understand that the lake, while manmade, now played a role in the local ecological system. Any changes made to the original design, or to the way the lake was managed, have the potential to have environmental effects downstream. “That was raised at the meeting and it was an important point. Having so many vested interests in the same room allowed us to explain the ramifications of any actions taken within the lake itself. This is why
its future management is so important, and why every action that is taken has to be carefully considered by all involved parties.”
Dr Ramon Pink, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, says the algal bloom can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.
The meeting was attended by delegations from Todd Property Pegasus Town Ltd, the Council (including Mayor David Ayers and CEO Jim Palmer), Te Kohaka o Tuhaitara Trust, the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee and the Woodend Ashley Community Board.
“Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness around the mouth and fingertips. If you experience any of these symptoms visit your doctor immediately and please let your doctor know if you have had contact with the lake water,” Dr Pink says.
Representatives from Kore Hire, who operate a commercial boating business on the lake, and Canterbury Triathlon, who run events at Pegasus, were also present.
No one should drink the water from the lake at any time, Dr Pink says. Boiling the water does not remove the toxin.
For a copy of the lake information document, visit the WDC website; Waimakariri.govt.nz or the Pegasus Residents’ Group website; http://www. pegasusresidentsgroup.com/contacts/ or contact the Pegasus Residents’ Group by email; pegasusresidentsgroup@gmail.com
PEGASUS LAKE CLOSURE Sadly and unavoidably, on Wednesday 24 February the potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Pegasus. A media statement from the Canterbury District Health Board follows: FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Pegasus. People and animals, particularly dogs, should avoid contact with Lake Pegasus until the health warning has been lifted.
“This bloom will be monitored on a weekly basis and the public will be advised of any changes that are of public health significance.” Facts about cyanobacteria: • The algae occur naturally but can increase rapidly during warmer months. • If the water is cloudy, discoloured, or has small globules suspended in it, avoid all contact. • Not all cyanobacterial blooms are visible to the naked eye and toxins can persist after the blooms disappear. • Cyanobacterial concentrations can change quickly with changing environmental conditions (e.g. wind). If a health warning is in place avoid contact with the water. For further information visit Environment Canterbury’s website; http://ecan.govt. nz/services/online-services/monitoring/ swimming-water-quality/Pages/lakewarnings.aspx Or contact Community and Public Health on (03) 364 1777. The Pegasus Residents’ Group will endeavour to keep residents informed of any significant updates via Facebook and their website; pegasusresidentsgroup.com/ THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2016
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You are the most important teacher your child will ever have
What a great start to the year we are having at Woodend Playcentre.
We are focusing on Community and where we fit into that; what it means to be part of a Community and not just for Playcentre but for Woodend as well..... where do we belong? It’s been great looking into the local history as there is so much of it and of course, it fits in with our Anniversary this year. Are you a past member of Playcentre? PLEASE GET IN TOUCH, we would love to hear about your experience or how about popping in and meeting the current Whanau?! As part of being community focused we are extremely pleased to be able to offer our premises to WASP, the Woodend After School Programme, who, due to repairs being underway at their previous venue, were ‘homeless’. We love having them and the relationship between Playcentre and their own Whanau is increasing each week with the children being curious and wanting to learn a little more about each other. It seems we have been taken over!!!! Our under 2s have increased hugely. It’s great to have these tiny little ones with us. We even have TWO SETS OF TWINS!!! Our youngest member being @3mnths old so we are a Playcentre who welcomes every age from 0yrs- 5yrs. If you feel it’s time to get out of the house, it’s a great place for new parents (not just mums) to come and meet like-minded parents, to get reassurance and of course that all important cup of coffee. Page 16 THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2016
Getting to know each other is important to us so we are looking forward to our Fish n Chip night next Friday; a chance to meet other families who come on different days whom you wouldn’t normally meet. Just one of the social events we organise throughout the year. We have also harvested from the garden as well; beetroot, strawberries, carrots, asparagus, herbs. Great to see how our food scraps get eaten by our worms in the farm which in turn goes into our garden to help grow our veggies. With this hot weather we have had, it’s been great for our children who just love water play so alot of time has been outside finding ways to cool off but still wearing sunhats and sunscreen. You will find weekly updates on our Facebook page so have a look as it will give you a great insight into what our young ones get upto.
Please do call in to say hi and see what we are about and whether it is something you and your little one will enjoy. There is no charge for the first 3 visits....plenty of time to meet everyone and have a cup of coffee!!! Whanau tupu ngatahi families growing together. Woodend Playcentre , School Rd, Woodend (behind the Community Centre) Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:15am-12:15pm Contact: Claire 022 122 0452, Kim 027 717 8754, Lee 021 999 077
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Pegasus Residents Group Inc. News Snippets NARROW STREETS
OVERGROWN SECTIONS
Some streets in Pegasus have been designed to carry minimal traffic and when cars park on both sides of the road, there is not enough room for traffic to pass. This blockage results in frustration for neighbours, but even worse, could prevent an emergency vehicle from entering.
PRGI are aware of residents’ frustrations over the state of some empty sections in Pegasus. This matter has been discussed with WDC and while they have taken on board the seriousness of the situation, they are only able to act under the legislation of the Rural Fire Act. Some section owners have been sent a ‘Notice to Remove’ if the property is deemed to be a fire risk under the Act. To be deemed a fire risk, there needs to be an ignition source.
There are options available to rectify this, such as painting yellow no parking lines on one side of the road. However, this carries its own complications. The preferred solution is that people use common sense and don’t park in a way that prevents traffic flow. We urge you to show consideration for your neighbours. WHAT’S PRGI UP TO? • Discussions with WDC have been held and a submission made with regard to the proposed opening of Kaiapoi Pa Rd into Pegasus. • Attended a Civil Defence meeting. • Very successful meetings held with regard to Lake Pegasus. Check our website for detail.
If the property owners do not cut the grass to reduce the risk within 30 days of receiving Notice, the Council will arrange for a contractor to carry out the mowing, and the property owner will be on-charged for this cost. Individuals can obtain property owner name and postal address details from the Council and write to them if they wish. If noxious weeds exist on the property, ECan can also issue a notice to the property owner. We appreciate this is very frustrating for those who have to live next to it and we will continue to monitor this situation and work with Council towards possible solutions.
• Successful discussions with WDC regarding the provision of a community facility for Pegasus (see story in the Woodpecker of on our website). • Waimakariri Representation Review Hearing - on 9 March we will appear before the Local Government Commission Hearing Panel to present our case for our Representation Review appeal. The hearing runs from 9.30 – 11.30 am at the Rangiora Council Chambers and supporters are welcome to attend. Page 18
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Sun 20 March 10am-12noon at Rapaki St Reserve
Woodend Bowling Club
As the season is nearing the end most of the championship are finished. The womens results are as follows 1st / 2nd year player: Angela Walker. Junior Singles: Pauline Barr. Open Singles: Joan MacFarlane. Pairs: Joan MacFarlane (skip), Rosalie Dickison (lead). Triples: Joan Macfarlane (skip), Mary O’Brien (second), Pauline Barr (lead).
Fours: Rae Miller (skip), Rosalie Dickison (third), Marie Cameron (second), Marj. Houston (lead). Most of these finals were Nail biting finishes. The mens championships are almost
finished and I will endeavour to bring the results to you next month.
The Margaret McDonald pairs for women were played on Tuesday the 23rd, the winners were Rae Miller (skip) and Jenny Hammond (lead). Because of the changeable weather on Wednesday nights the Community bowls were down in numbers this year compared to previous years. Hopefully next season will be better. As this goes to print they will be having the last evening for this season. Some of our members have had operations and other treatment and I am happy to report all are doing well. CLOSING DAY will be held on Saturday 9th April. Members to wear their whites please. Commencing at 1.30 for roll up.
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Road alone. Please help student safety by travelling at the speed limit outside school. Family fun night
The Rugby World Cup
Thanks to all families who joined us for the WSSPA Old Fashioned Picnic Family Fun night on Friday 12 February. We had a great turnout and hope all enjoyed the fun!! Leadership Camp 2016
Recently All Black Wyatt Crockett enthralled us all with his stories about the importance of everyone in a team doing their job, role modeling, and doing the right thing to contribute to the Team’s success. We also heard about the jobs that non playing staff do for the team including putting chocolate treats in every players room the day before a game. With white gloves on two students from each team delivered the cup. All homeroom groups had their photo taken with Wyatt, his cap, game jersey, medal and the Rugby World Cup. This was a once in a life time opportunity kindly provided by Wyatt and New Zealand Rugby. Photos are on our website. Safety / Speed On the Roads Woodend Woodend School is surrounded by three roads, one of which is State Highway 1 and another is a busy arterial road to Rangiora. These roads are getting busier and the speed limits are being enforced by the Police. We are very concerned that Police have had to issue many speeding tickets, for example, 53 over a three day period before school on Rangiora Woodend Page 20
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On Friday the 21st of January, the Student Leadership team went on camp. We learnt lots of different skills such as teamwork, communication and lots of other skills. We had lots of fun playing games but we still had time to decide on our goals. We went on two hikes, one we went to see what’s believed to be the biggest Rimu tree in New Zealand and on the other one we went on the Murray creek. After our two walks we went on our solo where we had 3 tasks to complete. For dinner we had nachos cooked by us over the campfire. On the way home we stopped at the Hanmer Springs Thermal Hot Pools for a swim then stopped in Culverden for lunch. Thanks Whaea Lucy, Mrs Neylon and David for an amazing camp. Plus a huge thank you to WSSPA for funding this camp. HEAD STUDENT NEWS By Romah C, Brooke H, Jack C & Mya S On Tuesday, the Student Leaders had a meeting with Mr Barber and Mrs Simpson about Student Council. After
much discussion we decided who the representatives for each class would be. We are happy to announce the Student Council for 2016: FROM RIMU... -RGR- Alisha Bloomfield and Renee Hunter -RCM- Olivia Barclay,Rhearn Le Huray -RLB- Dominic Legg, Eva Hyde -REN- Shea Newby,Lily Burbury. AND FROM MATAI… -Kumarahou- Paris Hales, Liam Collins -Koromiko- Lily Spark, Elliot Hallmark -Harakeke- Benji Rungrojthanakorn, Anton Legg -Karamu- Georgia McPherson, Tyler Gwatkin Congratulations! We are very excited to see what they will contribute to the Team! An event we are looking forward to is coming up on Thursday 24th of March. Rata, Matai and Rimu are taking part in the great Top Team Challenge! Sport
Canterbury’s Top Team Challenge is a series of team-based activities that promote teamwork, initiative, problem solving and communication skills. Each team will run at different session times: Rata will be from 9am-10:45am, Rimu will be from 11am12:45pm and Matai will be from 1:30pm2:45pm. We’re sure everyone will have a great time!!! The Student Leaders recently met with Mrs Neylon, Mr Barber and Mrs Simpson to discuss how we are going to work towards and achieve our 2016 goals, we also thought about ways to improve in our roles. This discussion gave us a lot of direction and encouragement to help us have a successful 2016 in our roles. SPORT CAPTAIN NEWS by Milla and Jake Girls cricket first eleven On Thursday the 11th of February the girls cricket team played at Lincoln. Bella and
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YOU & your partner are invited TO DINNER WITH THE WOODEND LIONS CLUB
Come along and meet your local Club members
Join us for a dinner meeting Wednesday 13th April - 6:30pm Woodend Lions Youth Centre, 38 Woodend/Rangiora Road
DINNER, DESSERT & BEVERAGES PROVIDED Short guest speaker presentations & introductions.
Enjoy an evening y with your communit. minded neighbours
Registration Essential - Limited Spaces Available Ph Ian: 920 1576 or Email: woodendlions@gmail.com Bring a gold coin for the raffles.
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The Enterprise North Canterbury Business Centre is the first of its kind in the region and is set to become the ‘go to’ place for the business community. Their drop-in workspaces are free and users can also tap into the centre’s ultrafast Wi-Fi. This is the perfect workspace for business people on the go who might normally have to catch up on emails in the local café, or work from their cars between meetings. The centre, which is located on the corner of Williams and Charles Streets, Kaiapooi, also offers a dedicated conference room and two smaller meeting rooms available for hire if you want some privacy for a meeting, interviews or any kind of business get together.
This is a great facility for the local business community and it’s open now. Check out www.northcanterbury.co.nz for details on opening times and other services available from ENC.
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HISTORY WITH HARRY It is with great interest I watch the unfolding drama of the lake at Pegasus. Many years ago, long before the first sod was turned in the construction of this town I, as part of a group representing the council coastal drainage advisory group, had an on site meeting with the consultants charged with developing this lake. Other members of our crew included David Eder, Ansel Moore and Brian Stokes. All of us rustic peasants born and bred in the district we thought we knew a bit about. However it came to pass after the first meeting with these consultants that we knew very little about our area, drainage and the building of artificial lakes. A young pair, one of each sex based in Auckland who soon made it clear they knew what they were on about. We listened politely as they outlined the plans for this manmade chunk of water. Politeness is an inbuilt trait of those born in the Woodend/Waikuku region. When they finished we asked polite questions. And it was during this time of polite questions it started to become apparent this pair might not be as bright as they made out. No, they were unaware of the ‘duck itch’ mite in nearby Tutaepatu. No, they didn’t know that eels had the ability to travel cross country. No, they didn’t foresee any problems with weed due to the clean fresh water. It was the clean fresh water issue that produced the most startling revelation that we rustic peasants, we polite born and bred in the area, heard on the day. We pointed out that most fresh water lakes had a source flowing in one end and out the other thereby maintaining a reasonable quality. What did they envisage for their lake? We were informed that fresh spring water would rise in the west and flow eastwards into predesignated wetlands. I observed somewhat facetiously that the lake would need to be on a bit of a lean to Page 24
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facilitate this and they both answered to the affirmative. I kid you not dear reader ask my fellow compatriots. With global warming rearing its ugly head is there a possibility of tropical ‘nasties’ manifesting themselves in this lake. Like deng, malaria, Ross river virus and of course the latest little bugger, Zika. Could it be possible that the heads on future generations of Pegasusites get smaller and smaller. And of course there is the added worry that in the near future the council will take over the towns infrastructure including this body of water. The question then becomes who is going to pay to bring the lake up to a safe and pristine level. It is a fair bet that the non Pegasus resident will not want to contribute. It is an old ideal that rates collected in an area are returned to that area minus a few administration costs such as staff wages, office charges and consultant fees. The question then arises that if vast sums have to be siphoned off for lake maintenance, just what will the Pegasus ratepayer have to go without? I would doubt if council will have any in their slush fund to contribute. Rumour has it they are taking over a large bit of the uptairs in the new Farmers building for more offices. It is a safe bet these wont be furnished from the Salvation Army shop. Mark my words there will be flash desks and new computers all round. However I think I have a brilliant idea to solve the impending problems with this lake. Brilliant ideas come from me naturally. Much like flatulence which also comes from me naturally. The other thing I like about me is my modesty. Let’s fix things by filling the bloody lake in. And just how are we going to do that I hear you ask? Dead simple. We divert all those big blue trucks heading for Kate valley and get them to discharge their loads into this body of
ISBT-Bowen Therapy water. This will have two major benefits. Firstly the generated revenue via dumping charges charged could be used to buy a bit of dirt to cover up. Secondly the extra land would create more rate income thereby allowing council the luxury of not raising rates for at least two days. And just what are we going to do with this reclaimed land. Again the answer is simple. We will retrieve all those shipping containers that are becoming redundant in the Christchurch rebuild. These could be painted in bright colours such as yellow and purple, and the poor people from red zones encouraged to come and live in them. Or what about furnishing a few with bunks and bring out those poor homeless individuals living on the streets of Christchurch for a better life. The possibilities are endless. Pegasus could become known as Samaritan City. How neat would that be?
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LAWN MOWING, GARDENING, TRIMMING, WEED EATING, PRUNING, CHAINSAWING, SPRAYING, FERTILISING, GREEN WASTE REMOVAL (Quotes provided incl. WINZ) Whether you would like manicured lawns /gardens, a quick tidy up or on going lawn/garden maintenance we can help Ph Ron or Annette Ph: 03 310 0604 Mob: 027 271 7187 THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2016
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NORTH CANTERBURY AWARENESS WEEK
March 14 -20 March is Awareness Week for the Citizens Advice Bureau – and we would like to remind you that we are a local community organisation that is here to help you. We provide free, confidential and independent information and advice. It doesn’t matter what your question or issue is. We will help, and if we can’t help you directly, we’ll find someone who can. We also have a specialist language service – CAB Language Link – which can help you in 25 languages – call them at 0800 788 877. You can phone us on 03 313 8822 – free phone 0800 367 222 or email us on northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
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Woodend Indoor Bowling Club
Friday 4 March is the start of the indoor bowling season and we are keen to have new members. We are a small, friendly club and welcome new members of all ages. All bowls are supplied and subscriptions for the season are $40 for social members, $45 for affiliated members and $25 for students. Please call into the Woodend Community Centre any Friday evening at 7.15pm. Give Indoor bowling a try! For further information please contact: Club Captains: Rex Macauley 313 3627, 021 126 3344 or Pat Vaughan 312 2335
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CHURCH NOTICES
Woodend Methodist Church 86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Rev. Philomeno Kinera Office (03) 313 3448, Home (03) 313 1912, Mob 021 521 118
We held a very successful Community Fun day on Valentines Day with a good shake towards the end. Many families attended being involved in bouncy castle, face painting, balloon making, many games including archery for the older children and adults, snakes and ladders, draughts, skittles, bubble making. Food provided free was a barbeque and slushy drinks. A successful sales table was manned by Church members. Our next movie afternoon will be on Wednesday 2 March at 1 p.m. sharp. The movie will be a romantic comedy. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. See elsewhere in the “Woodpecker” for movies showing through till August. Our next fundraiser is a Fine China and Linen Sale which will be held on Saturday 30 April from 10 till 2 in the Church Hall.
EASTER SERVICES
Good Friday Service will be combined at Rangiora Trinity Methodist, King Street including Woodend congregation and John Knox Presbyterian at 9.30 on Friday 25 March. Easter Sunday services will be held at Woodend at 9 a.m. and at Trinity in Rangiora at 10.30 Sunday 27 March. The following Sunday 3 April there will a Holy Communion Service at Woodend at 9 a.m. and 10.30 at Trinity. Page 28
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AVAILABLE FOR SALE – the two palm trees beside the church. Offers considered. To be moved at purchaser’s cost. Please phone the church office at Trinity if you are interested: 03 313 3448
CHURCH NOTICES
Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus St. Barnabas Church A community of believers, serving the wider community in love Rev. Gerard Jacobs
It was with much sadness that we made our farewells to Reverend Lynnette Lightfoot on the 28th February. Lynnette has been our hard working and much loved vicar since we became a Parish. Now she is retired, we hope she has a chance to enjoy her beautiful garden and to have the retirement she thoroughly deserves. On the evening of the 29th, we were delighted to welcome Bishop Victoria and our new vicar, Reverend Gerard Jacobs, at an evening service. We look forward to getting to know Reverend Garard, his wife Rachel and their family, and hope they will enjoy getting to know us too. Stephanie Clay has been a member of our congregation for some years and in recent months was active in leading the 4.30 pm contemporary service. During February she became Reverend Stephanie and will now preside at Amberley Parish, under the supervision of Reverend Gerard! We are excited for her and very proud of her. We are also proud of our new church roof, we think it is looking very smart. The members of the building team,
who worked hard to make this possible, deserve to give themselves a good pat on the back. If you haven’t seen it yet, do go and take a look. Now the work on the roof has been done, both the Presbyterian Support lunch meetings and Mainly Music have been able to resume. The teams responsible for both these events have missed being involved and even more, have missed those who attend. They will be delighted to welcome you back! Mainly Music caregivers, we must remind you we have regrettably needed to increase the session cost to $4 per family this year.
EASTER SERVICES Finally, we remind you that Easter falls in March this year. Our Easter services commence with 9.30 am and 4.30 pm services for Palm Sunday, on March 20th. We will also be holding a Good Friday service at 9.30 am on March 25th and Easter Sunday services at 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on March 27th. We would love to welcome you at one of these services, so if you would like to join us, please do!
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Brooke batted first and we got a total of 91 runs. We fielded second and it wasn’t looking good for us halfway through the 2nd innings, until we bowled them all out and their total score was 90. Well done to Lincoln for a very close game! CONGRATULATIONS TO ISABELLA EWINS FOR PLAYER OF THE DAY! A huge thanks to Mr Morgan for all you are doing to help the Girls team, we all really appreciate it. Our next game is on Tuesday and we are all really looking forward to it. Boys cricket first eleven The boys cricket was held on Wednesday 10th February. We were versing Ashgrove. We lost the toss and batted first. We put 73 runs on the board and then our opening bowler got a wicket in the first over. They were 8 down. In the second to last over there was a hat trick bowled and we won ! Everybody went crazy - we were all jumping in the air. CONGRATULATIONS TO JOSH BALL FOR PLAYER OF THE DAY- YOU PLAYED REALLY WELL! A huge thank you to all the support from Woodend at the game. Thank you for all your support we really appreciate it! Basketball The first Basketball games are next Friday
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and we are excited to have three teams representing Woodend, two from Rimu and one from Matai. This year all players need to wear mouth guards. CULTURAL CAPTAIN NEWS Hi, I’m Ella and I’m Bella and we are the Cultural Captains for 2016. As you may know part of our role is Health and Safety. Recently we set up the WDC Backing Display. Thank you to all the parents that gave it a try. It was quite surprising how many people did not realise how difficult it is to see when backing especially when there are little people behind you. People found this display such a worthwhile opportunity to learn more about backing safely. We would like to ask all families and visitors if they could please walk along the yellow footprints in the Rangiora Woodend Road carpark as the cars are coming in and out makes it a dangerous place to be walking around in. Also, we ask that when the road patrollers are at the Kea Crossing on the Main Road and School Roads all adults as well as children must walk within the signs rather than just walking freely across the road.
COMMUNITY NOTICES PEGASUS & WOODEND COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Listing over 130 local businesses, services and community groups. Now available from: Pegasus General Store Vege’n Out North Canterbury Stockfeed Just $2 or free at www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com
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• I would like to earn some pocket money by walking your dog. I love Animals; especially dogs. • It will be $5.00 an hour but of course I would have to get to know your dog first. • To begin with I will work Tuesdays and Thursdays. This may increase if needed.
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