The CLASSIFIEDS AND COMMUNITY CONTACTS - pg 26/27
NOVEMBER 2015
Produced for the community, by the community
Decision to create larger KaiapoiWoodend ward with only one Community Board will be appealed
Currently Waimakariri has four ward areas - Kaiapoi, Rangiora, WoodendAshley and Oxford-Eyre. Due to population shifts experienced since late 2010 and the district growth, a review set out to realign ward boundaries and reduce the number of wards. Public consultation began earlier in 2015, a hearing panel considered public submissions at the beginning of October and the Council made their final decisions later in the month. The result of which has some residents of the Woodend-Pegasus area feeling like they have lost their community board.
The “contentious” plans for a new ward structure, which is different to what was originally proposed, means they will instead be included in the community board for the larger Kaiapoi-Woodend area. Representation will be 5 members from Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi and 3 from Woodend-Pegasus. The Pegasus Residents’ Group did not see a need to make a submission during the public consultation process as they were happy with what was proposed, the Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward to have two Community Boards with five elected board members to each, with one Board serving the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi areas and
the other serving the Woodend-Pegasus to Sefton areas.
The new proposal has prompted the Pegasus Residents’ Group to lodge an appeal and object the decision. They will also be working to ensure residents are encouraged to have their say.
The Woodend Community Association will be discussing the decision at their meeting on Monday 2nd November at the Community Centre on School Road at 7.30pm, residents are encouraged to attend this meeting or contact Sarah Nichols, WDC Governance Manager, Phone: 03 311 8900 or 03 327 6834 Email: sarah.nichols@wmk.govt.nz by 25 November if they wish to lodge an appeal. As it stands now, the adopted changes have been publicly notified and, subject to the appeal process, which closes on 25 November, will be forwarded to the Local Government Commission for consideration. The Local Government Commission will make a final determination on the District’s electoral arrangements prior to 11 April 2016. Any changes will then take effect in time for the local body elections scheduled for October 2016.
ANIMAL FEED & PET STORE Come and visit us and see the animals We have food for all types of animals such as: Cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, birds, rats and mice and all other farmyard animals. We stock most leading brands of pet foods, such as
“For all your pet and animal feed and supplies” ***STOCKIST OF FROZEN PET FOODS*** North Canterbury Stockfeed Supplies Chinnery’s Road, Woodend Open Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday - 9am to 1pm 03 3100 444 Page 2
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Woodend Community Association REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2015
The Woodend Community Association held their AGM in September with staff from Waimakariri District Council attending to share updates with us about projects impacting on Woodend residents including the latest census data, information about the representation review, upcoming council consultation including Gladstone Park and district wide projects which impact on Woodend. At the AGM we had a change of leadership with Stuart Hide stepping down as the Chair. Stuart had held this position for two years and had done a fantastic job, helping the Association to build strong connections with the Pegasus Residents Group and the Woodend-Ashley Community Board. He also generously supported the Associations activities through his business (Woodend Nursery) with many spot prize donations for raffles and quiz nights as well as other support.
Our new Chair is John Archer, with support from Vice Chair Andy Child. We would like to encourage residents to support the Association through joining our membership at a cost of just $5 per year and feel free to pop along to one of our monthly meetings (first Monday of the month 7.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre). Woodend Cycle/Walkway Project Update A key project for the Woodend Community Association is the construction of a shared used cycle/walkway from Woodend town to the beach along Woodend Beach Road.
Spring has certainly sprung and the Walkway team met recently to go over the details of what is needed to start Stage Two of the cycle/walkway. Due to slight rise around the first bend at Sandhill Road corner, a 52m long fence must be built. Therefore we are on
the hunt for sponsors for posts, post driving, 35mm mesh wire and materials – if you know anyone who would like to help, please contact Kirstyn on 021 312 230. Mark Patterson is also revving up the “Buy a Metre” campaign again so call him on 027 534 9112 to make your pledge. You can also find the Woodend Community Association on Givealittle, or on the Cycle/Walkway Facebook page. You can also donate anything you like into the Grub Hub Cafe and North Canterbury Stockfeed Supplies donation boxes. Coffee Group Second Tuesdays 10am A reminder our coffee group at The Grub Hub cafe is on every month – next dates 10 November or 8 December, none in January. Just drop in to meet our friendly group.
LILYBROOK DECORATORS LIMITED Gordon Patterson
SUMMER & CHRISTMAS
TO DO LIST?
Special project, lounge, man’s cave or front fence? NO JOB TO SMALL Contact us for a FREE QUOTE and ADVICE Email: lilybrook@xtra.co.nz Phone: 03 313 3309 Mobile: 0274302938 We do both town and country work THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 3
From our Mayor David Ayers
What is a community? How we identify as communities depends on context, but it almost always comes down to how we answer the question, “Where are you from?”
If we are asked the question in, say, Auckland, we may well answer “Canterbury.” If, on the other hand, the question is asked locally within Canterbury, the answer will almost certainly be the local community we identify with, be it Waikuku, or Pegasus, or Woodend, or Tuahiwi. The important thing is that it is a question that we answer, not outsiders.
Our answers are partly bound up with a sense of place. We identify with landscapes and familiar local sights, but we also identify with neighbours, local groups and feelings of common interest. We know where we come from and are usually proud of that. I was reminded of that recently when I discovered that some unknown person in some anonymous office has decided that the house in which I spent most of my formative years is in Mairehau. I have nothing against Mairehau as a suburb – it’s a fine place - but I am sorry, unknown person, I was brought up in Shirley and you don’t have the right to change that.
Our sense of community is reinforced by local groups, be they sports clubs, churches, service clubs or more informal groupings. We see that in larger, long-established communities like Woodend and it is interesting to see them start to emerge in the new town of Pegasus. Three of my ancestral families came from England to Woodend and I know that as soon as they arrived they Page 4 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
started to link in with their new neighbours in Woodend’s formative years in the 1850s.
Some of our sense of community is also tied up in shared history, such as with the unique origins, for our District, of Tuahiwi, and some of it is in special environments like Waikuku and Woodend Beaches. In my current role, I have found that sense of community has made my job easier because what happens with communities is that people work together, they know their communities’ needs and they are able to communicate the common purposes that tie them together. I enjoy that.
Robyn Gauld
Senior Property Consultant Phone: 327 5379 anytime Mobile: 027 221 0171
“Local knowledge, 19 years working in your area”
7 Grades of Bark Mulch Bio-blend Compost Railway Sleepers and Macrocarpa Sleepers Plant straight into our veggie mix or purchase Mushroom Compost or Pig Manure and boost your existing vegetable garden. Dry Screened Soil & Top Dressing Mix available We now stock from down South: Shotover Stone Alexandra Round Blackmountain Chip Garden: Composts, soil, barks, pea straw, mulch etc Landscape: Premix, feature rocks, sleepers, pavers, sand Stump grinding service available Open 7 days • Ph 03 3122003 • 48 Chinnerys Road www.woodendlandscape.co.nz THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 5
Another rewarding year for the community and the Lions Club of Woodend It is hard to believe that another year is nearing an end and the Club is yet again co-ordinating their involvement in “Toot for Tucker”which, along with other community spirited people collect donations of nonperishable food from households in Woodend and Pegasus for local food banks.
Also on the annual end of year “to do” list is the collection of toys from Santa Claus Workshop and passing them onto local children. Last year the beautiful collection of Wooden toys was donated to the Woodend Toy Library and the Woodend Playcentre. The decision will be made at the November Board meeting about how to distribute this years collection. Diaries are out and members are organising their availability to sell the annual Christmas Raffle, which is one of the Clubs largest fundraisers. Tickets will be available for sale to the public from December. This years prizes are 3 x fabulous Christmas/grocery/ gift hampers. Throughout the year the club:
• Assisted with serving a lunch for well over a hundred campers, companions and staff, and doing dishes at Camp Quality. • Tidied up the Woodend Plunket Gardens. • Split, stacked and delivered firewood over a period of 5 months. • Bagged and delivered pig manure/sawdust mix fertiliser, this is an ongoing project which began much earlier in the year. • Hosted Dr Dave Baldwin at a very successful and well attended Men’s Health evening. • Members were very involved with the Woodend Spring Flower Show, helping set up for the show and dismantling afterwards, producing schedules, tickets etc and also manning a fundraising Sausage Sizzle Hut. Page 6 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Watched on by other Lions Club members, standing from right to left, John Harris, David Marks and Harold Paget are presented with Awards for their 30 years of Service to the Lions Club of Woodend earlier this year.
• Collected donations for Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinsons Society . • Sponsored and assisted with judging of the Talent Quest at the Woodend School fair.
Successful fundraising ventures throughout the year has meant that donations have been made to:
• Big Brothers Big Sisters North Canterbury • NZ U19 Korfball Team • Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival • Camp Quality Canterbury • Woodend to Woodend Beach Walkway • Pegasus Residents’ Group • Santa Claus Workshop Trust • Canterbury Playcentre Assn. • Woodend Bowling Club • Woodend School • Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust.
A number of guests and speakers have been hosted at the social monthly dinner meetings at Stillwater Restaurant. Business is kept to a minimum and reserved for Board Meetings. Along with others, speakers this year have included Dr Julia Racle from The Dermoscopy Centre, Jacquie Miller from the Woodend Community Association who updated us on the Woodend to Woodend Beach Cycle & Walkway project and Madeleine Burdon, WDC Community Development Adviser.
ARE YOU COMMUNITY MINDED? JOIN THE LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND MORE THAN 30 YEARS HISTORY OF SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY
The Lions Club of Woodend serves the Waimakariri District from Woodend to Sefton plus everywhere in between including Pegasus, Tuahiwi and the beach areas. The Club has been responding to the needs of the local community for more than 30 years, and along with other clubs are collectively involved in a diverse range of projects and activities. We meet for dinner once a month and frequently undertake fundraising activities to directly beneďŹ t our community or assist with raising funds for national and international causes. Our Club is made up of men and women aged from 40+ who have been with the club for as little as 18 months,
right through to founding members with 30 years involvement. Along with a common interest to serve the community we are also a very social group of people who enjoy social activities, incorporating our families in outings and entertainment. If you are community minded and are able to turn a sausage on a BBQ, or put your gumboots on and shovel some pig manure every now and again, or get involved with a project supporting a local cause or event occasionally we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us today: Membership Evelyn Paget 03 314 9195 President David Marks 03 352 1016 Secretary Lois Inch 03 312 7732
WOODEND
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 7
Woodend Play Centre
At the end of last term we said goodbye to our oldest member of Playcentre.
Our 5, 1/2 yr old has started school. Exciting times filled with a little apprehension I’m sure. There was a morning tea provided for all whilst we gathered round to present a certificate, his book of ‘This is your Life at Playcentre’ covering his 3yr journey and, of course, a putiputi. We wish him all the best.
We started this new term with an outing to Wee Dram Farm Park. It was a wonderful day out. The children got up close to all the animals, got to feed them including the baby goat that needed its milk, have pony rides and get close to baby rabbits and lambs. The Farrier even turned up to give ‘Whiskey’ his new shoes. Our visit ended with a morning tea picnic with some enjoying ice creams. How the rest of the term will continue after a visit like that?........ You will have to come and pay us a visit. Don’t forget the first three visits are free!!! Our Quiz Night was a huge success. It was lots of fun with loads of raffle prizes. Thank you so much to those that supported it, especially those businesses that donated prizes for our raffles:
Harvey World Travel, Kaiapoi; Five Stags Rangiora; Pineacres; Wairau River Wines; Independent Liquor; Super Liquor Woodend & Kaiapoi; Pegasus Gateway Motel; Mitre 10 Mega Rangiora; New World Rangiora; Kaiapoi Golf Club; Countdown Kaiapoi; Avon Cosmetics from Angela Langrish; Town Hall Cinemas Rangiora; Cono Christmas Tree stand from Lee & Todd Newman; Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools; Hair Care by Nic Sutherland; Toyworld Rangiora; Kaiapoi Distillery; Henrys Rangiora Following the theme from Wee Dram Farm Page 8 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Park, some Playcentre families are visiting the Canterbury A&P Show in a few weeks time, we have an excursion to a puppet show coming up this month and if that isn’t enough to whet your appetite, our Christmas Party is already booked!! It really is a great time to be a part of the Woodend Playcentre Whanau. 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
Welcome Ambassadors to host Community Expo in Pegasus
The Pegasus Welcome Ambassadors are hosting a Community Expo in the Pegasus Bay School Hall on Sat 7th of November.
The event is free and open to everyone in the Pegasus Community, whether it is an activity group, a business interest or any other kind of service to the community. Exhibitors are welcome to use their own initiative on how they wish to display themselves.
The Pegasus Welcome Ambassadors will do as much marketing as possible but are Pegasus based and it is therefore advised that exhibitors do their own marketing. The hall will be open at 9:30 for set up, the public will be invited in between 10 and 11:30 and exhibitors clean up will be between 11:30 and 12. Please send your interest to pegasuswelcomeambassadors@gmail.com
WoodendA FAMILY Beach HOLIDAY PARK FRIENDLY RETREAT
SHOW WEEKEND Hot Rods • Live Music • Noddy Train Mini Digger • Coffee Van
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME Noddy Train • Mini Digger • Clown & Fairy Bumper Balls • Coffee Van
GREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY 20 hectares of park like grounds and a short walk to a beautiful sandy beach. Numerous children’s play areas plus forest biking and walking tracks. Wifi and clean tidy amenities. Woodend Beach Holiday Park, 14 Woodend Beach Road, Woodend Beach Phone: 03 312 7643 or email: woodendbeachhp@xtra.co.nz
www.woodendbeachholidaypark.co.nz
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 9
The Pegasus Page-November 2015 WDC Representation Review Space prevents me detailing this important issue, so check the Snippets Newsletter, the PRGI website or contact us for more details. If you are a resident of Woodend/Waikuku/ Pegasus/Sefton, then it affects you! Pegasus Residents Group Inc. Update Some of the things the PRGI team have been working on for you: • Preparations continue on organising this year’s Christmas on the Lake event.
Pegasus & Woodend Community Directory New edition Bigger, Brighter, Better
Listing over 130 local businesses, services and community groups. Get your copy now from the Pegasus General Store for just $2 or free on our website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com
• The PRG Committee have given their support to providing a defibrillator which will be available to the community (and visitors) 24/7. A funding application has been sent to the Rata Foundation and we await their decision. More details to come.
Pegasus Volunteer Security Patrol Are looking for additional volunteers. If you can spare a few hours (at night) once every 3 – 4 months and would like to do something positive for your community then contact John at johnboy.rhonda@ gmail.com or phone/text 0272 642 519 • Watch out for the Pegasus Residents’ Pegasus Snippets Newsletter Group at the community expo being November edition out now! held at the Pegasus Bay school hall on Topics include: 7 Nov from 10.00 – 11.30am. Get your • WDC updates. community directory for just $2 • Todd Property update – latest • Working with WDC to get rumble strips development info. at Infinity/ Pegasus Boulevard roundabout • Coming events – expo – fireworks – smoothed. This is currently underway. Tuhaitara Coastal Park open day. • Sent WDC a submission on the Gladstone • PRGI update. Park Draft Master Plan. • Representation Review info – this effects all residents in the Woodend/Pegasus/ • A current major task is working on our Waikuku/Sefton areas appeal over the Representation Review decision to change 2 community boards The Snippets newsletter is now available in hard copy from the Pegasus General Store for the Kaiapoi-Woodend ward to 1. or contact us at: We try to keep our finger on the pulse pegasusresidentsgroup@gmail.com of Pegasus, but if you think we need Also available on our website: to be aware of an issue or event, pegasusresidentsgroup.com. please contact us: Email: pegasusresidentsgroup@gmail.com Page 10
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
PEGASUS - LIVING IT - LOVING IT
Taking bookings for end of year functions from 6 to 60 BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Come and try a craft beer Cassels & Sons & Golden Eagle on tap now & new menu starting in November. *
20% OFF
For bookings and enquiries phone: 03 312 2912 79 Main North Road, Woodend • Email: info@stillwater.kiwi www.facebook.com/RestaurantStillwater * 20% OFF the FOOD BILL valid to a maximum of $20.00. Conditions apply valid until 30/11/15. 1 voucher per table, not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or vouchers, no change given. THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 11
Popular historical tours return to Woodend
The Lions Club of Woodend has decided to once again conduct tours of the local cemeteries. In the past these have proven to be very popular with local historian John Harris conducting what you may call “a trip around the tombs”, or a “dash round the departed”, or a “gallop round the graves”, or a “prance among the plots”. What ever you choose to call it, the tours promise to shed a little light on those laid to rest in Woodend, Harris goes on to say that for a reasonably small community our cemeteries are home to some fascinating history!
Groups will be limited to 25 and the $10 registration fee will cover both the Methodist and Anglican cemetery tours. Tours will begin at 7p.m. and will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday 10, 11 and 17, 18 November. Tuesday evenings will be the Anglican tour, and Wednesday will be the Methodist tour. Registrants can choose which Tuesday & Wednesday they want. Please phone Lois on 313 7732 to register. Depending on interest tours may be conducted in December and, or, throughout the holiday period.
Monies raised will be divided between the two churches and the youth centre upgrade.
WOODPECKER Editor & Advertising
Rebecca Harris Phone: 312 5458 Email: richardandrebecca@xtra.co.nz Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend. NEXT ISSUE DECEMBER 2015. Deadline 28/11 Page 12
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
SHAMANIC HEALING DRUM CIRCLE LAWN MOWING, GARDENING, TRIMMING, WEED EATING, PRUNING, CHAINSAWING, SPRAYING, FERTILISING, GREEN WASTE REMOVAL (Quotes provided incl. WINZ) Meet your animal spirit guides as you are taken on a shamanic journey. Where: Woodend Lions Youth Centre (Rangiora Woodend Road - Behind the school.) When: Saturday November 21, 7:00pm. Cost: $20 each or $30 for couples. Drummers are welcome to bring along own drums as there may be an opportunity to join in the ceremony.
Darren Kirk 027 3784383 http://darrenkirk.weebly.com
• Domestic & Commercial • Leaking Taps & Pipes
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
• Water Cylinders • Alterations & New
NO JOB TOO SMALL PROMPT EFFICIENT SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED RR 312 7646 • PAUL 0274 342 074
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 13
Woodend Combined Probus Club
Our mini speaker was born during the war and lived in a boarding house close to the Basin Reserve, Wellington, an exciting area to live. After five years they went to Napier and lived behind her Grandfather, who was an undertaker. They eventually moved back to Wellington where they did not have the freedom they had in Napier. She attended Naenae College for two years when her mother said she was going hairdressing.
At this time she took up rock & roll, eventually doing exhibitions. She was married by the age of 20 and had a daughter who had a Hiatus Hernia. The treatment was to sit the baby up in a bucket for 7 months and feed very small portions. It worked. She had 3 more children and while pregnant with the fourth they bought an indoor plant business. This grew very well and became a seven day a week business. After 26 years they sold and she went into banking with Westpac. She loved this very exciting job, also becoming involved in many things, but, eventually decided to move south nearer the family, buying a house in Kaiapoi. Getting a job in New World she soon met many people in her new town.
services. There are up to 160 volunteers who are all police checked. Their vision is to have a community that values, respects and empowers older people. Some of the services are mini bus outings, own newspaper, information service, home support and courses e.g. Confident Driving for Intergenerational drivers. This was a very informative talk and thoroughly enjoyed.
On our October bus trip 54 members enjoyed a visit to the farm and business of Beverley Forrester at Black Hills near Waikari. After a career as an Occupational Therapist, Beverley started a new business. First she restored an 1863 cob and limestone building and then she developed a flock of black and coloured sheep. This has led to her own fashion line of natural coloured chemical free wool garments (pictured below).
Our main speaker was Yvonne Palmer from Age Concern.
Yvonne began with a little of her own history. She started working life with the police eventually marrying a policeman.
She then started as a volunteer with “Job Safe, ChCh”. After persuading the ChCh City Council to take it over they offered her a job with Age Concern for a year. Nine years later she is still there. Age Concern is a charity, under 10% Government funded, so, rely on membership, donations etc. and have invested wisely. It began in 1952 and from doing “meals on wheels” and supporting low income people they now have 23 staff and provide many Page 14
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Most members went up to the homestead to take in the sweeping Hurunui Valley views. A lovely lunch was enjoyed at the Woolshed in Amberley before returning to Woodend.
CARPET & RUG & CURTAIN CLEANING Serving North Canterbury including specialist rug cleaning For a clean and service you never thought possible RING -
BEST Carpet Care phone: 3122-952 or ‘Support your local’ - see Y/Pages page 46
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 15
This Month with Harry This month, amidst another bout of tears, we finish off a bit about our recently demised watering hole, the Royal Hotel. Last month we finished our history lesson when Mark Riddle Tompkins took over from Arthur Ward in 1869. In 1872 he attempted to have his rival, Thomas Ball charged with “conduct likely to lead to a breach of the peace”. Ball owned the ‘White Crane’ which was about where the Stillwater eating house is today. Apparently Tompkins was fairly religious and regularly attended church and of course he had to pass Balls’ hotel to get there. He always wore a top hat with the Sunday best. Ball obtained a similar hat and used to make derisive gestures to him as he passed. Things came to a head when Ball supplied similar hats to a couple of small boys and encouraged them to get in on the act. Tompkins failed to get a verdict. On Thursday, 3rd September, 1875, a fire started in the kitchen of the ‘Royal’ and the hotel was completely gutted. Damage to the 21 roomed building was estimated at around $6000. In May 1876 the “Press” reported the new Woodend hotel had been completed. “A 2 storied building of wooden construction with a 47 foot frontage, 49 feet deep with a 22 foot stud and a slate roof.”
In 1882 Tompkins leased the ‘Royal’ to H. Lee for a five year term at $300 per year. When the license came up for renewal in June 1884, an objection was lodged by the Reverends Gossett, Hudson and Wilson on the grounds that the “house was not required in the neighbourhood.” This resulted in a court hearing with the Rangiora and Mandeville licensing committee at which Lees lawyer presented a petition signed by 80 residents, 52 stock owners and drovers and backed up by a resolution passed at a public meeting in the village. In his evidence Lee stated that in his 18 month tenure no complaints had been made against the place. There had been an average of 12 boarders Page 16
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
a week and 15,000 sheep and 500 cattle had been accommodated on the 20 acres attached to the hotel. In summing up, Lees lawyer McConnel criticised the licensing act and hinted as the board members did not live near Woodend they “could hardly judge the requirements of the place”. However the board declined the renewal on the grounds they had evidence that “ 5/6s of the adult population within the immediate vicinity were total abstainers and as there was only 130 houses within a two mile radius, a hotel was not required and the license would not be granted.” It was to take an application to the Supreme court, and a public notice that Tompkins and Lee intended to sue for the board to change its mind and renew the license.
The local hotels were focal points for sporting and social events. Henry Hinge was very much into Anglican church affairs especially fund raising, Conway and Ward organised pigeon shoots while others were into horse racing. Flat racing between Woodend and Rangiora was very popular with all three hotels used as the start or finish. At one time there was a whippet racing track behind the ‘Royal’ --- it is said that any slow horse ended up passing through the participants. The annual sports meeting was held in a paddock in close proximity to the hotel with Woodends main feature being a hangi and bullock roasting organised by local Maoris. A ball followed with the last dance being called at daybreak. One report on such states “the guests left highly delighted” or in other words half psst.
Over the years there have been many legendary tales about the ‘Royal’ hotel. It was to become famous as the only hotel in New Zealand to sell beer by the pound. The council pound was on the corner opposite - see photos on opposite page. History with Harry continues on page 22
Wellbeing North Canterbury delivers a range of community based services for children, young people and families across the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts. We have volunteer vacancies that need to be filled resulting from growth in our services. Volunteer - Receptionist – Rangiora Volunteer - Community Pantry & Administration – Kaiapoi Volunteer – Driver – Kaiapoi This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to join a team of volunteers who want to contribute to the community, or wanting to up skill before returning to the workforce. Please phone/email enquiries to: Nicki Carter Team Leader – Volunteers & Projects kcs@wellbeingnc.org.nz 03 327 8945 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 17
ACCOUNTING SERVICES GST RETURNS • ANNUAL ACCOUNTS • TAX RETURNS BUSINESS / FARMLETS • RENTAL OWNERS • TRUSTS
Have you prepared your end of year accounts to 31 March 2015 yet? Half the year has already gone, so time is ticking away. If you want peace of mind and would like me to assist, NOW is the time to get them organised! Call me and arrange an appointment!
Call Geoff Todd 312-7023 or 021 359-003
Brilliant Deductions Servicing all areas in North Canterbury Page 18
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Woodend Garden Club
Woodend Garden Club wish to thank all the people who helped, supplied food, time and effort to the Spring Flower Show that made it the success it was. Hard work and good planing made it a great occasion. Congratulations to all exhibitor’s in the Flower Show, it was you who made the day. The National Daffodil Society came to town and treated us to world wide daffodil breading at its best.
On Monday the 19th of October our Garden Club’s bus outing was to Springston to view two gardens. The first being “Del Keith’ the garden of Stephine Wills, what a treat it was to see large trees, rhododendron’s and camellia in full flower. The under planting had many vibrant colours. This was a large garden and lawn’s that flowed around the house.
GIFT VOUCHERS available for xmas
Stephine said that most of the trees were 60 years old and that they had taken out some, cleaned up and made new areas to enjoy.
The second garden was down the road at Liz Marrich’s home. Again we were at the right time to see the large rhododendron’s and camellia’s in flower. Liz’s garden was a set of rooms and path’s that wander through shady trees and around a small lake. As this was a working farm we has the music of lambs bleeting, birds calling and wonderful weather made garden viewing a pleasure . Lunch was at memories Cafe, with tables in the sun and interesting French pastries to eat. Woodend Garden Club had a lovely relaxing day - Thanks to Jenny and Merlene for arranging it for us.
Lyndia Stratford HAIR STYLIST BY APPOINTMENT 03 310 0411 or 021 239 0713
KICK OFF SPRING WITH A COLOUR CHANGE OR RESTYLE Offering professional hair care and styling services. NZQA Trade qulified + DIP Hairdressing New clients welcome Thank you to all my fabulous existing clientele.
TIP
Highlights to colou red hair gives you dime nsion and fuller looking hair
As a freelance Hairdresser, working within an established salon my pricing differs from the salons, please enquire. Available Tuesday to Saturday, Wednesday & Friday Late Nights, Saturday - 4pm. Located at Hair in Woodend. 49 Main North Road, plenty of parking. THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 19
Woodend Bowling Club
With the green running beautifully and the weather improving many championship games are on the way. We were sorry to learn of the death of our member Tommy Morrison. Tommy was always regular in attending, and won the agrigate cup many times even at the age of ninety 91. Our condolences go out to his family.
We now have new curtains in the clubrooms, bought with the remaining monies from the bookarama and a sponsorship discount from Spotlight shop. Many thanks to Spotlight for that. The gardens are now showing some colour again thanks to all those who have put time and energy into keeping the gardens and surrounds especially Syd Amer. The interclub friendly fixture with Mount
Pleasant/ Redcliffes Club was held on Sunday 18th October. Not a nice day weatherwise as it blew a gale all afternoon. Not a good result for Woodend either losing by 5 games to 2, but a pleasant finish to afternoon with afternoon tea, given by hosts Mount Pleasant/ Redcliffes. We still welcome new members. A set of bowls are available for you to try out a roll – up to see if this is the game for you, just turn up on a Tuesday or Saturday wearing flat soled shoes.
Tuhaitara Coastal Park Open Day
8th November 10am – 2.30pm, Woodend Beach Domain. A chance to visit Tuhaitara Coastal Park, see what’s been happening through displays and activities based around the beach and the lagoon.
Dry Cuts
$20
Full Colour
from
$80
Wet Cuts
$25
Colour & Foils
from
$90
from
$70
Kids Cuts
from
$10
Perms
Blowave
from
$20
Set
$20
Foils
from
$50
Waxing
$10
$75
Full Head Human Hair Extensions With Cut
$400
Regrowth
PH 312 7778 4 9 a M a i n N o rt h R o a d , Wood end
Page 20
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
*Extra charges apply to long hair
Come in and meet the team @
Russelectrical Domestic
Commercial
Repairs
No job too small
Alterations
Additions
Local and reliable 40 years’ experience Prompt and efficient All work guaranteed
Russell Thompson - Phone: 027-943 4096 A/H: 03-312 7562
Email: todist@xtra.co.nz
WOODEND FIREWOOD DRY - AVAILABLE NOW - DRY
Blue Gum 6mtrs = $480.00 Old Man Pine 8mtrs = $480.00 Pine 8mtrs = $400.00 MIX OMP 4mtr & Blue Gum 4mtr = $560.00 FREE DELIVERY: Woodend, Rangiora, Tuahiwi, Kaiapoi
Phone Sue or Peter 312 7161 or 027 312 7179 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 21
THIS MONTH WITH HARRY from page 16 Another story involves a gentleman from Tuahiwi who discovered his prize racehorse had died during the night. He decided to raffle the animal off in the “Royal” selling the tickets for 10/- ($1). When the lucky winner found the prize in demise the organiser denied any knowledge of the changed state of the horse, but made up for it by giving the ticket holder his 10/- back. In the days of 6 o’clock closing the police made regular visits to the ‘Royal’ to keep a tab on after time trading. They would have probably had more success if they hadn’t parked in front of Marge Hurias window who lived opposite. A phone call asking for a pound of butter was the pre-arranged signal to clear the bar.
We kicked off the camping season with the boys during the last week of the holidays. The weather was absolutely perfect - the temperature reached 31 degrees at the hut at
midday on the Wednesday so a fair bit of time was spent either in the river or on it. In days of yore we used to take the boys to a high vantage point and camp out under the stars for the night. This was usually the second night when everyone was suitably tired after talking most of the first one. Tussock beds were made and comfortable night was spent studying stars and counting satellites. As the leaders are now nearer 70 than 25 these forays have ceased in recent times. However due to many requests to reinstate the exercise this summer will see it done again only this time will see a few changes. Camp mother has purchased a flash ATV with a steering wheel from the nice man who owns the motorbike shop in Woodend. What a true gentleman to deal with and I can assure you dear readers his eyes don’t belie his goodness and kindness and I will never chuck off at him again. Well not in the near future. Camp Grandad is building a flash trailer that will be
Pegasus Bay Home Maintenance Services Ltd • Oven Cleaning • Carpet Cleaning • Window Cleaning • Water Blasting • Upholstery Cleaning (Home & Car) Page 22
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
large enough to carry a couple of mattresses for those aged over 15. At a recent Lions meeting it was decided to reinstate the cemetery ‘tours’ that were conducted few years ago. What you may call a trip around the tombs or a dash round the departed or a gallop round the graves or a prance among the plots. You may also say why doesn’t this idiot get on with it.
Anyway the whole exercise is to shed a little light on those laid to rest in Woodend. For a reasonably small community these abound with some fascinating history. Groups will be limited to 25 and registration will cover both cemeteries. Kickoff will be 7pm and monies raised will be divided between the two churches and the youth centre upgrade. See the advertisement in this edition. J.H.
Photo Above Left: From left Zach De Bono, Jackson Farmer, Kyle Stevens, Jesse Barnard, Zavier Cotton, Hunter Thomson. Photo Above Right: Zach De Bono and Zavier Cotton taking the waters.
Welcome to PT on Panckhurst! A service offering personal training designed to help with injuries. Whether you would like to be able to run a half marathon without sore knees, complete a round of golf without a painful shoulder or simply just be able to do the household chores without hurting your back then with home run PT on Panckhurst look no further. A service offering: · Postural analysis – stiff neck and shoulders? Headaches? Postural correction available here! · One to one training - help achieve your goals whether you have an injury, would like to tone up, get in shape and become more active. Partner training - bring a friend and achieve your goals together. · Exercise classes in Woodend and Pegasus – circuit training and gentle exercise for seniors. Qualified and experience trainer with competitive prices! Contact Laura for more info on: Ph: 0221 345 275 Email: laura@ptonpanckhurst.co.nz Website: www.ptonpanckhurst.co.nz
For latest info and offers search “PT on Panckhurst” on facebook THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 23
Country Music Show Case
The Woodend domain, corner of Woodend/ Rangiora Road and School Road will once again host the Woodend Beach Country Music Club annual festival. The community is welcome to attend the free event on the 14th & 15th of November and are encouraged to come along with sun hat and
Window cleaning Pest management Shower and glass restoration House washing / Water blasting Pieter Koekemoer Free Phone: 0508 776722 Phone: 021 040 7608 or 027 221 8078 Website: www.propcare.co.nz Email: pieter@propcare.co.nz www.facebook.com/propcareservices
sun block to enjoy a great family day listening to music from walk up’s and guest artists. BBQ, hot sausages, cups of tea and scones will be available throughout the day. The festival kicks off on Saturday the 14th with walk up singers and guest artists from 11:00am through to 4:30pm.
Sunday begins at 10:30am with walk-ups performing Gospel till lunch time, then back to country music for the afternoon.
The main event of the weekend, the Country Music Show Case is being held on Saturday night at the Hornby Club, entry is $15.00 per person with the show kicking off at 7:30pm.
This years guests are Legal Tender, a very talented duo from the North Island who have previously won three awards at the Gore Gold Guitar Awards, as well as many more awards around New Zealand. The special support artist is Allan Barron, backed by one of New Zealand’s top show bands, Remedy. The Woodend Beach Country Music Club hold Club Nights on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the Woodend Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the Club Nights, which finish with a lovely supper where everyone has a chat and a laugh.
Local Handyman Services
All the small jobs you can think of! Prompt efficient serv
ice le Rates and satisfaction guaran b a n o s a e R teed! nce cover
Full insura Ph Ian 027 471 9208 or A/H 03-312 7250
Page 24
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 25
CHURCH NOTICES
Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus St. Barnabas Church
Woodend Methodist Church
A community of believers, serving the wider community in love Rev. Lynnette Lightfoot 313 8726
Weekly services each Sunday 9 a.m. in Church Hall. All welcome. Our next free movie afternoon is on Wednesday 4 November and will be a musical. It will begin at 1 p.m. sharp. Afternoon tea will follow for a gold coin donation.
We promised to let you know how many boxes the Woodend-Pegasus and Amberley Parishes put together between them for Operation Christmas Child, and if it was as many as last year. Well, we’re delighted to say it was more! Altogether 60 boxes were packed, a 20% increase on 2014. Two of our Parishioners ran a sleep over recently for our Youth Alpha and it was a great success. The young people met for teaching, prayer and a lot of fun.
Our quiz night is fast approaching, so don’t forget it, Saturday 7th November in the church hall. Start time 7 pm and entry $20 for each team of four. Tickets can be ordered in advance, they will also be available on the night. Do bring your friends for a fun night, with good questions, a lot of laughter and some great raffle prizes.
On the same Saturday, 7th November, we will also be holding a car boot sale in the church car park, from 8.30 am to 12 noon. So if you have any arts, crafts, plants, produce, toys, books, records, anything that was loved and still works, here is your chance to sell it before Christmas. What you don’t need might be just what someone else is looking for. If you can’t fill a whole boot, you might be able to share with someone else. Only $20 to book yourself a space in our car park – contact Jacqui on 312 7086.
Keep an eye out for the next issue of The Woodpecker, due out early December. We will be listing Christmas/Holiday & New Year mass times and celebrations.
Page 26
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Rev. Philomeno Kinera Office (03) 313 3448, Home (03) 313 1912, Mob 021 521 118
As mentioned last month there is now a recycling curtain bank bin outside the Church Hall to dispose of curtains you no longer use. The Curtain Bank recycles curtains for low income families. If you require curtains please contact Andrea at Rangiora Methodist Church 3133448.
In 2016 we have two Summer Fun Days. 31 January at Rangiora Trinity Methodist Church in King Street, Rangiora 11.30-2.30 and at Woodend on 14 February 11 – 2.
COMMUNITY NOTICES BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Kind, Caring, Friendly, Cheerful, Bubbly and Loving Experienced Babysitter. Wanting work in Woodend area. Please phone Montana on: 3127120 or 0212684513. PIG AND SAWDUST MANURE Woodend Lions pig and sawdust manure is available. $5 a bag in local area. A delivery charge applies elsewhere. Phone Lois 03 312 7732 to order. WOODEND NETBALL CLUB 2015 AGM Tuesday 8th December, 7pm at Gladstone Park Netball/Tennis Clubrooms New committee members required Any queries, phone Rachael 3127439
COMMUNITY CONTACTS Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Murray Lamb 312 7487 Community Emergency Response Team Rick Cable 312 2667 Email: rcable@clear.net.nz Woodend Play Centre Claire Cameron 022 122 0452 Woodend Toy Library Stephanie 312 2993 Email: toylibrarywoodend@gmail.com Woodend / Waikuku Plunket Appointments, Clare Hewett 312 2640 Woodend Preschool & Nursery 312 7654 Sheryl Rule email woodendpreschool@xtra.co.nz website www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email; jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz Nature’s Play Preschool -Pegasus 9434935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Tuahiwi Community Pre-School Pre-School Daytime 313 2141 Woodend Community Association Inc President, John Archer 0274 332 558 Secretary, Jacqui Miller 021 890 358 Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: pegasus residentsgroup@gmail.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com Woodend Lions Club President David Marks 03 352 1016 Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch 312 7732 Woodend Combined Probus Club President, Mike Benson 03 327 9050 Secretary, Rae Miller 310 0202 Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, John Batistic 310 0654 Woodend Garden Club Helen Power, President 312 2414 June Bryson, Secretary 313 3254 Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439 Woodend Ashley Ward Community Board Chairperson, Chris Prickett 310 7308 Deputy Chairperson, Karen Eastwood 027 600 794 Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Richard Marsom wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Gymnastics Club Astrid Breach 310 0212
WOODPECKER Editor & Advertising
Rebecca Harris Phone: 312 5458 Email: richardandrebecca@xtra.co.nz Drop Box: The Grub Hub, Main Rd, Woodend. NEXT ISSUE DECEMBER 2015. Deadline 28/11 Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris 313 7832 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Vicar: Revd Lynnette Lightfoot 313 8726 Hall Hire Bookings – Audrey 313 6034 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Mainly Music – Keith Heyworth 03 745 9181 or email rurukid@gmail.com cell 027 688 5597 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera 313 1912 Hall Bookings, Evelyn 312 7740 Woodend Bowling Club President, Mike Carpenter 312 7463 Secretary, Doreen Williams (03) 327 9519 Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power 312 2414 Pat 312 2335 Woodend Netball Club Sharon Cocker, President 310 7236 Rachael Paterson, Secretary 312 7439 Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Sean Adamson 310 7911 Secretary, Sherryn McPherson 312 7080 Junior Club Captain, Dean Cotton 310 6873 VP & Senior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355336 Club rooms bookings, Sherryn McPherson 312 7080 Woodend Cricket Club Bruce Davey 312 2413 Woodend Junior Cricket Club Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Tennis Club President, Jim Bucknell 313 9405 Woodend Country Music Club Robert Jongenburger (President) 312 7313 Glen Taylor (Vice-President) 967 6832 Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015
Page 27
Page 28
THE WOODPECKER NOVEMBER 2015