The Woodpecker - April 2023

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Anzac Service 2023

Woodend’s Anzac Service will take place on Monday 24 April at 6pm at the Woodend Community Centre with part of the service being conducted outside at the War Memorial.

Woodend Pegasus Lions

extends an invitation to our local communities to attend and join in the remembrance service.Please bring along a wreath or cut flowers as there is an opportunity to participate in the wreath laying ceremony.

Ian Lennie

Produced for the community, by the community

Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou

Here we are a month into Autumn and still enjoying great weather, long may it continue. This month I wanted to focus on the benefits of giving back to the community and recognise some of our key volunteers. You will see further on in The Woodpecker we had the first of two Deliverers meetings which was well attended and hugely beneficial to hear directly from them more of what they do, great tips and hear the wonderful feedback of what they really enjoy.

Giving back to the community is why we volunteer, it not only makes us feel good but it helps others at the same time.

The deliverers have indicated they don’t want to be individually recognised so I wanted to acknowledge and recognise them as a team. I have been blown away by their commitment and loyalty! We’ve had deliverers delivering for so long, even they can’t remember exactly when they started or how! But each month they go out directly after The Woodpeckers are delivered to them, no matter what the

weather to you!

It’s a sign of great teamwork and joint effort. Deliverers go above and beyond, and really enjoy what they do. They have some great stories to tell which highlighted their reward of giving back to the community and paying it forward.

If you are interested in joining our team, we are always on the look out for ADULT deliverers and a back-up distributer, so if you are keen please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

On another note, we always welcome new advertisers. It’s a great medium of promoting your business or community group. We now print and deliver to 3,600 households!

If you’re interested in advertising please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Or if you want to promote your community club or group, we’d love to hear from you.

The Woodpecker – ‘produced by the community for the community’

Ngā mihi nui

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst

The Editor – Woodpecker debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

All efforts are made to verify the correctness of information contained within this publication; however, The Woodpecker Community Trust accept no liability for the correctness or accuracy of any information contained within these pages. Any views, information or opinions expressed within this publication are not necessarily the opinions or views of The Woodpecker Community Trust or any of its providers.

Let’s Talk about the Draft Annual Plan 2023/24

We’re seeking your feedback on several topics in this year’s Draft Annual Plan. These focus on continuing to deliver high levels of infrastructure, community facilities as well as protecting our natural environment.

Specifically the Council is asking for feedback on:

• Investment needed to meet new water standards

• Stormwater upgrades needed to respond to extreme weather events

• Inflation fuelling higher roading costs.

Have your say before Monday 17 April 2023

Waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk

Mayor Dan Gordon Update

I have had a great time over the past few weeks attending some outstanding events in our District. One of those was the grand reopening of the Woodend Methodist Church and Community Facility. I was delighted to attend this opening and to be asked to speak. There has been strengthening work carried out and extensions to the rear of the building which now connects the hall and amenities to the church. It looks great.

The church was first opened in 1911 by Mr GH Blackwell who was of course the founder of Blackwell’s Department Store in Kaiapoi more than 150 years ago, and a great supporter of the church.

As a result of the newly-completed renovations the history of the church has been preserved and its future has been assured – it really is a credit to all those involved.

I am continuing to engage with Waka Kotahi to ensure residents’ concerns over Woodend safety improvements remain to the fore. In particular, those conversations involve the need for a safe crossing over State Highway 1 at the Pegasus Town roundabout, with residents’ preferred option being an underpass. I will update you when there is more information or news to hand.

Council’s Annual Plan is now out for consultation. The Annual Plan is Council’s budget for the financial year 2023 / 24 and is produced in the years between the Long-Term Plan. Due to the current cost of living crisis

and difficult economic environment, we have only put forward proposals needed to meet legislative or current levels of service. Our aim is to make prudent, future-focused decisions while maintaining the high level of service our residents expect from us. There are some key challenges we face in this Annual Plan including potentially bringing forward planned upgrades to our drinking water infrastructure and more regular testing of water to meet new regulations. We must make immediate improvements to the stormwater network following flooding from extreme weather events and we need to increase our roading budget to make sure local roads remain at a high standard.

We really want your feedback on the issues, so to have your say or for more information visit Waimakariri. govt.nz/letstalk.

Please share your thoughts with us before 17 April 2023.

I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that they may want to discuss. Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt.nz or phone 021 906 437. I’m here to help.

Dear Community Readers

Wow what a busy first term for 2023 at Woodend School.

It has been a full-on exciting time with students engaged with their learning interwoven with many new experiences

and activities. It has been wonderful to have a much more settled learning environment with the ability to more freely welcome parents back onsite, attend assemblies and help around the school again.

We have reviewed our student leadership opportunities / pathways that we have within the school. As a school we want to provide as

many opportunities as possible for our students in Years 5 - 8 to take on leadership roles that enhance our Woodend School culture.

Across these levels we have students involved

as Pou Manama (Lead Students), Student Leaders, Kapahaka Leaders, Whare Manu Leaders, Sports Leaders, Librarians, Road Patrol and Office Duty / Roll Helpers.

We are so grateful for so many of our students wishing to be involved in and around the school.

Some of our senior students were able to attend the Blue Light Challenge

recently. This day involved many teamwork challenges including a police obstacle and a radar running course. They also participated in a CPR course. This was an amazing experience, and we hope that we get the opportunity to be involved in this again.

Recently 11 of our senior students attended the PAL’s Leadership course at Main Power Stadium. This course (Physical Activity Leaders) teaches students how to be leaders and teach activities and grow confidence. We appreciate our parent community, the staff and our students and wish all a happy Easter and restful holiday break.

Nga mihi nui Woodend School

Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus

Fundraising for local community projects as a volunteer. Support club activities but having fun and friendship.

New members are very welcome.

Dinner meetings on 3rd Thursday each month (own cost). For more details contact Brian on 027 958 8888.

Ever thought of advertising in The Woodpecker? Are you a local business wishing to advertise your products or services?

The Woodpecker is delivered to 3,600 households!, uploaded to a number of Facebook pages and groups as well as a digital copy being permanently available via Issuu. com

If you are interested, please email the Editor to ask about our advertising rates. debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

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Who found Mr Woody Woodpecker last month? comes out! - Sent in by Mel Kime (below right)

Charlotte Neylon aged 4 from Tuahiwi was over the moon to find Woody this month! - Sent in by Emma Neylon

(above)

My son Dallas van de Vondervoort, aged 6 found Mr Woody. He found him while waiting to head off to Saturday morning cricket! - Sent in by Jemma van de Vondervoort (top right)

It was out first time receiving The Woodpecker in Ravenswood and we loved reading it. We have found Mr Woody Woodpecker! Isaac Kime aged 3 from Ravenswood. Looking forward to reading the next issue when it

St Barnabas Church Update

It has been a busy month in the life of our church. Although the first exciting event actually took place at the Transitional Cathedral, it had a very St Barnabas flavour, with many of our parishioners taking active roles in the service. Service and celebration, as the now Reverend Stephen Dunne was ordained as a Deacon of the church.

Another exciting change has been the introduction of our 11am service, ‘Generations’. Developing from, and replacing, the 4.32 service, ‘Generations’ has a somewhat different format than the 4.32 had. However it remains open to all ages, whilst being principally aimed at families with children and an emphasis on child participation. It will be followed each week by a light lunch.

On 19 March, we were delighted to welcome musician Grant Norsworthy and the World Vision team to our

church. As well as being a superb musician, Grant was an enthusiastic and inspirational speaker for parishioners from both the 9.30am and 11pm services. We had a full church too for his evening concert!

In addition to these events, we had a baby shower and a ladies’ breakfast (not at the same time!), began the countdown to the season of Lent, and still ran our normal monthly and weekly activities!

And we will be busy again in April, when we celebrate Easter, the most important event of the Christian year. We would love for you to come celebrate with us; so don’t hesitate if you would like to come along, 9.30pm or 11am, the welcome will be the same.

In the meantime, do enjoy the sun, welcome the rain and wrap up against the cold. And a Happy Easter to you all!

Woodpecker Deadline

The Woodpecker is published 11 months of the year from February to December inclusive (December covers January).

Each month the deadline is 25th of the month with a 5pm of deadline sent out to all contributors, advertisers and community contributors as a reminder.

To ensure your space please do send us in your contributions as early as possible where you can as we would hate for you to be disappointed and miss out.

From this deadline date there is a tight turnaround to have the publication ready to go to the printers for them to deliver them to all our deliverers in time for a 1st of the month delivery to your doors. debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

We wish all our patients and whanau a relaxing and enjoyable easter and welldeserved break.

REPEAT PRESCRITION REQUESTS – We strongly recommended you put in writing requests for your repeat scripts. Options for you to do this quickly and seamlessly:-

1. Through Manage My Health

2. Through our website www.pegasusmedicalcentre.co.nz

3. Through an email to us reception@pegsusmedicalcentre.co.nz with “repeat script request” in subject line. Please remember to note the pharmacy to pick up from, charges apply for repeat scripts.

FLU VACCINE CLINICS – from the 3rd April we are able to offer flu vaccines. You will be able to book an appointment online in the “Flu Clinic” or call us. Clinics will be run daily 12.30 – 2pm Monday to Friday and 4.305.15pm Monday and Tuesdays. See if you fit the criteria for a funded flu vaccine www.health.govt.nz search flu vaccines. Unfunded flu vaccines cost $35.

MELANOMA – NZ has the highest rate of mortality from Melanoma . We recommend getting a full mole check regularly. If you are concerned about 1 or 2 moles which have changed an earlier and quicker appointment can be offered. Your health insurance may subsidise this appointment.

APPOINTMENT SLOTS – to look after your needs appropriately, please note a doctor’s appointments are 15 minutes long usually to cover one or… if time is favourable two issues. If you have multiple issues to discuss please book two appointments (additional fees will apply)

SERVICES FEES – we have experienced regular price increases by suppliers over the last six months and have absorbed these hikes so far. From the 1 April the cost of some of our services will increase, however if you are in financial hardship, please always let us know.

KEEPING US ALL WELL- We continue to require everyone coming into the practice to wear a mask as per the government’s directive. For peace of mind, you may wish to wait in your vehicle – that is absolutely fine. Please just call us on your arrival with your details of vehicle. We will continue to screen patients and operate a “streaming” process – again this is for your protection, as well as our staff. This means you may be required to be seen differently i.e., in vehicle, in outside or inside treatment rooms should you have cold/flu/covid symptoms.

In a medical emergency, and if acutely unwell don’t hesitate to dial 111.

52 Pegasus Main Street, Pegasus Town Ph 03 920 4060 www.pegasusmedicalcentre.co.nz

Love Your Hearing, North Canterbury

We’re your local hearing experts!

Vera Setz: (03) 423 3158

Ear Care: 020 4124 25 25

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday 1 April 8.30am - 1pm. Cnr Church St and 353 High St. Cafe, BBQ, books, clothing, crafts and car boot sales. Hosted by Anglican Parish of Rangiora. Text Robyn 021 276 1574, email market@anglicanliferangiora. church

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That’s this size! Up to 30 words available - no logos. Interested?

Email Debs on: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

Attention Advertisers and Community Groups

Are you part of a group which you would like to promote?

Are you a small local business who would like to promote themselves?

Do you have any community stories you would like to share?

Have you any information or notices you would like to share?

YES? We would love to hear from you!

Alison Highman Ear Nurse RN

Vera Setz Audiologist MNZAS

Charlotte Watson Audiologist MNZAS

Volunteers are the backbone of the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring programme and thanks to a generous grant from the Christchurch Casino Charitable Community Trust, a special event was organised to celebrate

the charity’s brand-new t-shirts.

Big Brothers Big Sisters invite YOU to join their incredible volunteer team!

Find out more about mentoring a child in your community, call 03 310 7004 or email northcanterbury@bbbs. nz today.

and acknowledge their contribution to the North Canterbury community!

Hosted by Five Stags Rangiora, volunteers enjoyed a delicious meal and shared stories of their mentoring journey. An inspiring talk from Matt Button of the national New Zealand office followed, and all mentors were gifted one of

Woodend Bowling Club

With the closing of the green for the season looming at Easter, there has been a rush to fit in all of the scheduled matches on our calendar. During March, the women members enjoyed a fun day competing for the Margaret Macdonald shield – a trophy which is competed for by club members in drawn teams. This year the winners with a well-deserved win were Annette Hurford and Judith Amer.

Community

Afternoon – Sunday, 2 April

On Sunday, 2 April, the club is holding a community afternoon. This is for our generous sponsors

plus anyone in the community who wishes to come and bring any new players for a roll-up.

If you would like to try bowls to see if it might be something you would enjoy, please come along and join in. You are very welcome. Please ring the secretary, Sheryl 021 225 5778, for details. The afternoon should be light-hearted and will conclude with refreshments for all.

Annette Hurford and Judith Amer winners of the Margaret Macdonald shield for 2023.

Woodend Tennis Club

It may be autumn, but we are still playing. Come and join us at:

Wednesday evening social tennis - under lights

From beginners to competitive players. Just come along and join in. Teams made up on the night.

It’s good tennis, but also fun. Most Wednesdays

from 7pm (subject to weather). Great courts, and great lighting. Small fee for non-members.

Where?

Our courts are next to Woodend Rugby at Gladstone Park (end of Gladstone Road). Easy access from either Woodend or Pegasus.

Contact details: Jim - mobile 021 806 366 or landline 03 313 9405; Ericmobile 021 292 7004

Looking forward to seeing you.

Can you find Mr Woody Woodpecker!

Mr Woody Woodpecker is hidden amongst one of The Woodpecker pages.

For fun, search for him and if you find him, please EMAIL the Editor on debs.thewoodpecker@ outlook.co.nz with a high resolution photo of you pointing to the very page where Mr Woody Woodpecker is, along with your name, age and location and your photo will go in next month’s Woodpecker.

Each month the Editor places Mr Woody Woodpecker in a secret place. ALL the children who find him are mentioned in the next edition. So you don’t have to be first!

On Wednesday 8 March 2023, the Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade held an Employer Recognition Night at the Fire Station to say thank you to Employers who allow their Staff / our Members to attend Fire Calls at all hours of the day / night. We also invited local Businesses and Community Groups who have supported us by various means. The night was a chance for those people to see our Station, meet the Members, and get a better understanding of what we do.

Thankyou Certificates were presented as well as a personal thank you to the Employers and local Businesses who attended.

The Employer Recognition Programme was developed by the Minister of Internal Affairs – at the time, Tracey Martin, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand who wanted to recognise the wider groups who make volunteering possible. Employers are essential to ensuring we keep our communities

safe.

We have a list of employers on our truck and signage at the front of the Station for all to view. Insignia recognising employers was also given to the Employers which can be used digitally on Company Stationery or on their Premises. We also wanted to acknowledge the Woodend Business Community who contribute in other ways – i.e. food, donations, aid in various forms when required etc (like at our recent major Pegasus / Beach fire) and to say it is very much appreciated. Thank you once again to the Employers, Businesses and Community Groups who support us.

The Long and the Short of it – we have Members from all Walks of Life in our Brigade (see photos). One of the recipients of the appreciation certificates was Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor of The Woodpecker. “It was a great community event and a wonderful opportunity to meet other groups who contribute to helping FENZ in Woodend.”

Canterbury Sportfishing Club

If you are interested in sea fishing, chasing Trout or Salmon then come and join our club.

Monthly meetings are held at the Fish and Game building at 595 Johns Road on the last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm

Fishing trips are organised catering for all types of fishing, from targeting Grouper, Bluenose, Blue Cod etc to fishing in the Lakes and the canals at Twizel. Doesn’t matter if you own a boat or not, all fishermen are catered for and welcome.

The Club also owns a Bach at Oaro near

Kaikoura for the use of its members. New members welcome.

For more information contact Shayne 027 664 0016

Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus Report

president.woodendpegasus@ lionsclubs.org.nz

Yearly we make a donation to the Santa Claus Workshop Charitable Trust. They gift to us a selection of toys to distribute. In December last year we donated these toys to some local play centres. Photo below Lion Cliff distributing some of Santa’s workshop toys at active explorers child care in Kaiapoi

Well done to Bridie and the Kaiapoi Borough School for their support. Bridie is pictured below with her winning poster along with Lions Club Co-ordinator Anne Attenborough.

Last year’s Annual Toot for Tucker, where vehicle’s travelled through Woodend, Pegasus and surrounds collecting, was considered a great success. Many thanks to

As mentioned in a previous report our club’s local winner in the Peace Poster Competition was Bridie Johnson from Kaiapoi Borough School who also came second in the District 202E awards.

the district.

We hold a Dinner meeting on the third Thursday of each month at The Good Home, Pegasus. This is mainly a social get together for the club members, however we welcome anyone to join us and find out about what we, as Lions, do. Just contact me as above

all those who assisted and contributed. Photo above is what was collected thanks to the generosity of peoples in

Finally….

Nothing tops a plain pizza.

President John

The Woodpecker Community Trust

is looking for a TREASURER to join their board

The role will require you to prepare and present accounts and financial statements at the board meetings as well as sending monthly invoices to advertisers via Xero. The Treasurer would ideally be an Accountant or Bookkeeper and be able to commit around five hours a month.

If this is something that interests you please contact President Ian Lennie – email: woodpecker.community.trust@gmail.com

This Month with Harry

Continuing with a little on our local beaches.

At the northern end of the Waikuku domain a kiosk was built. This contained washing facilities for the campers as well as a large copper – on gala days and most Sunday’s hot water could be obtained there. One took along one’s teapot and for sixpence (5c) it would be filled with boiling water. Thermos flasks were not here yet and fire restrictions prevented the use of Thermettes.

Each summer the Woodend Plunket mothers would run a cake stall using this kiosk. Members and supporters would spend a frantic week baking. Hordes of cake hungry campers would gather waiting for the doors to open. Believe it or not, towards the end of this event some husbands had to be roped in for crowd control and peace keeping.

Woodend Beach by comparison was very much a late developer. Up till 1920 access to the beach was a mere track off the end of the road. A few baches were built along the present Ferry Road but other than that very little. The locals went down for a swim or fishing and the large pipi beds were popular.

My mother who was born on the Smith family farm on Jelfs road could vividly remember the trawling expeditions to the beach. A draught horse, Nugget, would be hooked up to a sled and the necessary gear loaded. This was usually a night do when the tide was right. The neighbours were involved –the adults walked with their hurricane lamps whilst the children were allowed

to ride.

On reaching the beach Nugget would be unhooked from the sled and his role was to tow the net on the deep end. By all accounts he got all excited about the job and ridden by grandad took a bit of getting out of the water.

In the early 1920s ‘working bees’ were organised by local Woodend residents to improve access to the beach. Using horse and drays with scoops a road was formed to the base of the sandhills. A shelter was built where the present shop is complete with the ‘regulatory’ copper and some ‘long drop’ toilets erected. These were later modernised to night soil collection. These improvements saw a steady rise in patronage to Woodend beach. During the late 30s Ralph Burnet built a small shop on Ferry Road. He was also appointed caretaker, a position he held for many years.

Ralph still had his Woodend farm. He would milk the cows, load up a horse and cart with cans and deliver the fresh product to the campers each morning.

I have some great photos of the camp children hitching a ride with him doing his rounds.

By 1950 the Midland bus company ran a morning and evening service to and fro to both beaches. This enabled Dad to travel to work after his statuary fortnight had finished while the family stayed on. There is even legendary tales of families arriving by bus complete with all camping gear.

Since early settlement both beaches have enjoyed some unwelcome

entertainment in the form of fires. It would appear that very few of these conflagrations were accidental and there have been several prosecutions. A big fire during the 1930s saw embers blown a few hundred metres back towards Woodend setting alight a plantation where the Christian camp is today.

Another nuisance that caused evacuations were the floods, the most serious in 1953 when the Ashley broke its’ bank above the Rangiora bridge. The water ‘ponded’ up against the railway embankment and threatened to enter the town. It breached the bank although there is a hint it may have had little help. The escaping water formed three streams. One followed the bank down to the beach – a branch of this passing through present Pegasus. Another followed the Waiora stream into Woodend whilst the other stayed with the Cam.

As it was late January there were still a fair number of campers at Waikuku and Woodend. Both beaches were cut off from the outside world. The Ashley began scouring the bank and a couple of baches were swept out to sea. When the waters receded a little a track was opened to the sea and cars were able to drive down to Kairaki at low tide.

At Woodend the camping ground was completely inundated, and a large lake formed back to the present Christian camp. The campers and the Midland bus were moved to the ‘hill’ about where the caretaker is today. As it possessed a diesel engine the bus was the first to leave.

Kaiapoi Community Garden Volunteer days

Wednesday 10am – 12pm and the last Saturday of every month 10-12pm, as we are now on our summer hours. Come and join the Community Garden and learn about organic produce, composting skills and find likeminded people to share your love of gardening. For more information follow us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/KaiapoiCommunity-Garden

Kaiapoi Community Patrol

We are now recruiting volunteers for Camera Operation and Patrolling. Full training given. If interested, please contact Owen 027 442 4436 All volunteers are required to be vetted by police.

Clothing Alterations & Repairs

Do you have a busted zip or pants that are too long? Or maybe a dress or skirt that needs an alteration? Call or text Paula 027 627 7212.

Kaiapoi Toy Library

Kaiapoi Toy Library, 9 Cass Street Kaiapoi, open 11.00am - 1.00pm Saturdays. Access to a range of toys for a small annual fee, no toy rental charges. Check us out www. kaiapoitoylibrary.org

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APRIL 2023 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

1 KAIAPOI RIVER FESTIVAL

1 OXFORD A&P SHOW

2 ELEVATE MARKET IN THE PARK

2 NORTH CANTERBURY GUINEA PIGS AUTUMN SHOW

7 GOOD FRIDAY EASTER MARKET

11 THE WALKING FESTIVAL – SILVERSTREAM RESERVE SAUNTER

15 MT OXFORD ODYSSEY

19 THE WALKING FESTIVAL – TŪHAITARA ART HIKE

22 THE WALKING FESTIVAL – THE 5TH ANNUAL KAIAPOI RIVER WELLBEING WALK

23 THE WALKING FESTIVAL - DISCOVER ASHLEY GORGE

MARKETS

KAIAPOI FARMERS MARKET

Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday, 10am–12pm.

OHOKA FARMERS MARKET

Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am-12pm. Closed June and July.

OXFORD FARMERS MARKET

Main St, Oxford. Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.

OXFORD CRAFT MARKET

Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.

RANGIORA CHURCH STREET MARKET

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EVENT INFORMATION

Please check our website for updates on event changes or cancellations.

KEEP IN TOUCH events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events

St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.

ART EXHIBITIONS

ART ON THE QUAY

Kaiapoi Library

176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY Rangiora Library

141 Percival Street, Rangiora

OXFORD GALLERY

72 Main Street, Oxford

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PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE SPCA

As we watched the recent reports of the devasta�on caused by cyclone Gabrielle both Sam and I felt a strong desire to support the organisa�ons that come to the aid of New Zealanders in �mes of need. The SPCA has been hard at work in affected areas rescuing displaced animals, providing transport, shelter and feed, and providing much needed support to animal owners in need.

In recogni�on of the hard work the SPCA is doing throughout NZ and to acknowledge the huge amount of support we have received from our fantas�c clients as we have started our clinic, we have:

· Made an ini�al dona�on of $2000 to the SPCA

· Commi�ed to dona�ng 3% of all consulta�on fees each month as ongoing support

Read more about the SPCA and their work at www.spca.nz

Nau mae haere mai from the rangers at Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust

On the 4 March we celebrated our open day for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. We held our event in collaboration with Seaweek hosted by the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC). Seaweek highlights the importance of sustainable seas for future generations and the theme for this year was healthy seas – healthy people.

Even though the weather looked grey,

and rain was on the forecast, families gathered on the domain to enjoy the classic kiwi sausage sizzle while listening to Charlie Williams who set the atmosphere with some live music. Tamariki enjoyed jumping on the under the sea themed bouncy castle and having their faces painted with different sea creatures.

(Photo top)

Fire Emergency NZ (FENZ), Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group, Styx Living Laboratory Trust, and Waimakariri District Council joined us with their own interactive educational stalls. FENZ brought along different native tree species and highlighted the importance of planting natives and their higher level of fire resistance compared to introduced species. This was extremely relevant considering the

wildfire that happened at the park last year.

Other educational stalls included information on trapping and pests, native wildlife, conservation and river projects. Our stall included a display with kōwaro caught from one of our biota nodes and information about our biota node project. (Photo above)

Other activities included planting native trees, and a guided walk through the transect to learn about the unique history of Tūtaepatu Lagoon and the surrounding area. It was a fantastic day to unite and celebrate nature, our community and conservation. We would like to say a big thank you to the organisations who

day. We were happy to see hundreds of plants going in the ground. Next time you are out walking, running, or biking the trails keep a lookout for these diverse assemblages of native trees which can be found along the track at Pines Beach wetland.

(Photo left)

What’s on: Walking Festival –

Tuhaitara Art Hike on the 19 April. 10am – Noon. Join our rangers to creatively explore Tūhaitara Coastal Park and create a keepsake from our pā harakeke.

Bookings required: Phone or text 03 313 1768.

For more information on the Walking

joined us, supported us and to the community for attending. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe.

Last Sunday the Waimakariri Sailing Club joined us for a volunteer planting

Festival please visit Christchurch City Council at ccc.govt.nz.

Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Instagram: tuhaitara_coastal_park

Over the last few months there has been some development with the projects the committee has been working on, and we would like to share the progress with you.

Woodend Kaiapoi Cycleway

A very big congratulations needs to be announced as Doug, one of our very dedicated committee members and other community advocates have worked very hard to progress the Woodend to Kaiapoi cycle way to Priority 1. This means we will have a safe route to cycle to Kaiapoi a lot sooner than the council had first suggested. Thank you so much.

Woodend Community Garden

The Woodend community garden has had a very successful first growing season and has bedded its roots in to continue providing vegetables for the community pantry and a few families in need.

Andy Child, vice president of the WCA is the driving force behind the community gardens and is looking for any spare equipment or plants that you may have on your property. Also if you can spare any time to help, Andy and his team will be very appreciative. Andy can be contacted on 027 512 2681.

Woodend Community Pantry

With the community becoming more aware of the pantry (which is situated in the WASP carpark,) the giving and

receiving of goods has been amazing as has greatly benefitted many families in Woodend.

If you have extra food you would like to donate, the pantry is designed for fruit and veg, baked goods and tinned goods.

Member introduction

This month I would like to introduce you to a new member of the Woodend Community Association, Andrew Retallick. Andrew began his school years at Woodend School and has just returned with his family from many years away as the new principal for Woodend School. Thank you Andrew for joining us on the committee and giving us an insight into how the school is progressing and how we can support the school as a community.

Paying tribute

With great sadness we learnt of the passing of Dawn, who was hit by a car on the main road in Woodend this summer. Dawn was a past member of the WCA, who was very dedicated to helping

her community become a better place. In return for the hard work Dawn gave to Woodend, we will not stop pushing for our roads to become safer. To Dawn’s family and friends, we are really sorry for your loss.

Do you have any ideas or concerns?

If you have any concerns or suggestions

for the community and do not know where to start, contact the WCA via email at woodend.community. association@gmail.com or call Mark Paterson on 027 534 9112. Also, for a small fee of $10 per household and $50 per business each year you can be part of improving our community and help the WCA continue to deliver projects like the Jill Creamer trail, ANZAC memorial and seating, new staging at the Community Centre and more.

We are always looking for households and business memberships to help support our projects and to also offer suggestions on how we can allocate our funds.

You can find the membership forms at www.woodend.co.nz/join-households or www.woodend.co.nz/join-

businesses

Our Sponsors

The WCA would like to thank PAWS Vets for their continual support as our Platinum sponsor. The other businesses that have joined with WCA Business Memberships, who we would also like to thank for their support are:

- Woodend Landscape Supplies

- Woodend Automotive

- Canterbury Honda

- Motivation Design

- Teresa Findley

- Ravenswood

- Men’s Shed NZ

Thanks for reading our April update.

The Woodend Community Association (WCA) team

Woodend - Sefton Community Board

Cycle/Walkways coming this way by June 2024

The best part of our March meeting was going over the proposed design for the two shared paths in this area as the Board has wanted these for so long.

• Woodend to Kaiapoi

• Woodend to Ravenswood (via Garlick Street)

It was good to see several people there who had come along to find out more. The Board, residents’ groups and locals pushed Council for the paths to be given top priority last year as part of the Walking and Cycling Network consultation. That feedback had really highlighted how strongly the community wanted these two paths to be built ASAP. And fingers crossed with just two more hurdles, being sign-off on the designs and a safety audit, things will happen quickly as the funding requires that the paths be built by June 2024.

These projects both received funding from “Transport Choices” and our thanks go to Council staff for the work they had done which meant when the opportunity arose for funding the applications were basically ready to go. There will be consultation coming up on these two shared paths and we hope that many of you will provide feedback. Keep an eye out for further information.

Funding Grant approved

The Board approved a grant of $500 toward the Relay for Life held on 1st April in Rangiora. This project was seen as a good cause with wide benefits as the funds raised through this event for the Cancer Society stay in North Canterbury.

Have Your Say on the Draft Annual Plan (this affects your rates)

Closes 17th April. More information at https://letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/. Council would like to hear from you about spending money on:

• testing water supplies more regularly and bringing forward planned upgrades to meet new regulations

• making immediate improvements to the stormwater network following flooding from extreme weather events

• the roading budget which is being severely affected by inflation and capped subsidies.

Our next meeting – all are welcome

Tuesday 11 April starting at 5.30pm at the Waikuku Beach Hall. If you want to see what will be discussed check out the Board Facebook page or the agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/minutes-and-agendas around the Thursday of the previous week.

Contact us - more information about the Board and contact details for members is on our Facebook page @WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard.

The Woodpecker Distributor & Deliverers Meeting - Pegasus

The Woodpecker Community Trust held their first of two Distributor and Deliverer sessions on 15 March where ten deliverers attended, along with Pegasus Distributor Jeff TaylorHayhurst, Ian Lennie, President, Treasurer and deliverer. Debs Taylor-Hayhurst (Editor) facilitated the session giving deliverers a great opportunity to share their feedback including what they love about the role, how long they’ve been doing it as well as providing some great insights to share with others.

Debs said “I felt the meeting went well and that it was a successful evening, as well as being a great way to show our thanks to those members of the team who, no matter what the weather deliver The Woodpeckers to our doors.

Jeff said “It was great to meet with our amazing ‘Woodpeckers’ and ‘Peckerettes’ as without all the hard work they do as volunteers we couldn’t deliver the amazing service to

community members”.

The second meeting will be held at the end of the month for the Woodend Distributor and deliverers. Helpful feedback relevant to our readers will be shared next month. It is hoped that this will ensure all deliverers are on the same page and have the ability to meet other deliverers.

Photo taken by Colin Warren.

Photo:

Back Row: Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst (Pegasus Distributor); Ian Lennie (President, Treasurer & Deliverer); John Allin (Deliverer)

Middle Row: Delivers David Mills; Don Smith; Rhonda Mather; Debs TaylorHayhurst (Editor); Collen Bray; Carolyn Walls

Front Row: Deliverers Ken James; Kay Mills, Adrienne Lamb; Linda Groome

Thanks to The Good Home, Pegasus for hosting us in the Sports Area.

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST UPDATE

COUNCIL STAFF TO ATTEND APRIL COMMUNITY CUPPA

It’s that time of year when the Waimakariri District Council consult the public on their Draft Annual Plan. Council staff and elected members will be joining us at Ronel’s Community Cuppa on Wednesday 12th April to give an update and answer your questions. Find out how to make a submission or just sit back with a cuppa and hear what’s planned for the year ahead. Remember, this event is for all residents of the Woodend/Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku area.

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA MARCH:

At the March community cuppa, we were delighted to welcome some first time attendees from the Woodend and Tuahiwi areas. Our two guest speakers covered very different subjects. Both were well recieved and generatred plenty of healthy discussion. Nish from Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service left some flyers and other information at the community centre for anyone who is interested in knowing more, or contact us at Waiora Links and we can put you in touch with Nish. Nish also presented lucky draw winner, Jenny, with The Good Home Pegasus voucher.

Chris Brown from WDC talked about the new purpose-built community centre for Pegasus. Lots of questions were asked and answered. He also presented Hugh with his bonus lucky draw prize.

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA

Free Morning Tea for Residents of Pegasus, Woodend/Ravenswood and Waikuku

10.00am, Wednesday 12th April 2023

Pegasus Community Centre, 8 Tahuna St, near Flat White Café Guest Speakers – Free Morning Tea – Meet new people!

Waiora Links Community Trust

Email: waioralinks@gmail.com

FB: Waiora Links Community Trust

SAYGo - 2023

SAYGo (Steady as you go) Falls Prevention Exercise Class - 1.30pm Thursdays, Pegasus Community Centre, Pegasus Main St (by the Flat White Cafe).

All Welcome. $2 donation please. Simple activities, seated and standing, proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength. A fun social group; join us for a cuppa after class!

We are taking new people!

The Woodpecker Community Trust needs your help.

DELIVERER WANTED!

Volunteer delivery person needed for the Woodpecker. Simple easy run with 60 houses to deliver along Main North Road, Woodend.

Please contact Tyree on 027 902 5611

If you have an hour or so each month, like or love walking, cycling and / or meeting people, then the deliverer role is for you.

A great way to ‘give back’ and ‘pay it forward’

Please contact our Editor if you are interested.

Woodend Garden Club

Alpine Society

Members enjoyed a very interesting talk from Kate Pearce from the Alpine Society at the last meeting. Some interesting points from the talk were:

Put dry blood (not blood & bone) on perennial bulbs but not acid loving plants

Use Seasol (an organic liquid seaweed fertilizer) for transplanting seedlings

Mushroom compost is available from the Just Dirt Trust 027 477 1350

The September Alpine Show is a great place to buy plants

March Club Outing

Shirley Rogers organised a wonderful outing to the Christchurch Botanical Gardens on 20 March. Members took the guided caterpillar tour and spent time appreciating the wonderful dahlia beds. Roses are still blooming, and the begonia display is quite impressive. A busy day with tourists in town from the

Community Foot Care Clinic

Held in Woodend monthly. Phone 021 022 49443 for an appointment.

weekend yachting and and two cruise ships in Lyttleton.

Spring Flower Show 90th Celebrations

Work is underway for the 90th celebrations in September. There will be a 1930s theme to the Show which is certainly one to put in your diaries.

Exhibit winners:

Winners of the Club exhibits from the last meeting were:

• Decorative Novice - Shirley Rogers

• Best In Show - Shirley Wheeler

• Most Points Overall - Ray Miller / Shirley Rogers equal

Next Meeting

17 April at the Woodend Community Hall at 1.30pm. All welcome. The Club now has approximately 80 members and welcomes visitors.

Contacts

Helen Power, President, 03 313 5749

Chris Sutherland, Secretary, 0274 555 708

Glenis Everts, Treasurer, 03 930 8240

Want 1/8th advertising space?

That’s this size!

Up to 30 words available - no logos. Interested?

Email Debs on:

debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

Volunteering for CAB

A heads-up that we’ll be advertising for volunteers towards the end of April / beginning of May. Training will commence in late May and continue throughout June. We’re looking for people who are good listeners, non-judgmental, willing to learn and keep learning, and confident using a computer.

We can promise an expansion of your knowledge, a great deal of satisfaction in helping and empowering a client, and a bunch of really nice people to work alongside.

If you’d like to apply, please get in touch with us for an application form.

All trainees are fully supported with initial and ongoing learning plus a mentoring programme as you come up to speed with the challenges and pleasures of being a CAB volunteer.

Our Clinics

We hold fortnightly clinics that cover legal assistance, employment, budgeting and immigration queries. The employment and budgeting clinics are drop-in however the legal assistance and immigration clinics are by appointment only. In addition, we have volunteers who are also Justices of the Peace and they offer that service when

they’re on duty. Please get in touch for dates and more information about the clinics and JPs.

Even if you’ve already done some research, we’re happy to discuss options with you and perhaps find even more information to support you. It can be very helpful to talk things over before taking action, whether that’s what to say when you visit a retailer about a faulty product, how to approach your gas / phone / power provider about a query on your bill, how to talk to your employer about an issue in the workplace, family relationships or noisy neighbours.

Our Service

Do come and see us. We trained to listen and to research. We’ll deal with anything that’s concerning you no matter how big or how small. We’re here to help.

You can find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email northcanterbury@cab. org.nz - plus we’re on Facebook and Neighbourly. We’re open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

CANCER SOCIETY NORTH CANTERBURY

143 Percival Street, Rangiora 0800 226 695

northcanty@cancercwc.org.nz

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ CancerSocietyNC

CANTERBURY SPORTFISHING CLUB

New Members Welcome

Shayne Riwaka 027 664 0016

COLDSTREAM TENNIS CLUB RANGIORA

Paul 028 434 9928

GLADSTONE PARK ADVISORY GROUP

Chairperson, Mark Paterson 312 7439

Kaiapoi & Pegasus Croquet

Club Captain: Adrienne Lamb 921 2895

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Rachel Emmitt

021 203 6085

Available outside work hours

KAIAPOI TOY LIBRARY

9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi 10.30-12.30 Saturdays

www.kaiapoitoylibrary.org

LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND - PEGASUS

President John Canton 310 8157

Secretary Anne Attenborough 313 6124

Youth Centre Brian Attenborough 313 6124

LOLLIPOPS PRESCHOOL PEGASUS 943 4935

cm.pegasus@ledu.co.nz

lollipopseducare.co.nz/location/pegasus

MENZSHED PEGASUS & WOODEND

COMMUNITY TRUST

Clive Jones 027 245 5770

John Burns 021 347 805

menzshedpegasuswoodend@gmail.com

MUSIC AND PLAY

Meaghan 027 392 6409

NORTH CANTERBURY WOODCRAFT CLUB

Merv Laws 021 237 7105

Noel Graham, President 027 240 8112

PEGASUS BROWNIES

pegasusbrownies@gmail.com

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Bookings and enquiries contact:

Waimakiriri District Council

Freephone: 0800 965 468

www.waimakariri.govt.nz

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE TEAM

Email: pcc@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

PEGASUS MONDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP

Christine Johnston 021 179 7330

PEGASUS RESIDENTS GROUP INC

prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ PegasusResidentsGroupInc

PEGASUS WOODEND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Helen Power 313 5749

Pam Cleeve 03 3138120 / 021 170 9895

RADIO SAILING CLUB

Ian McGregor 027 595 9000

Paul Johnson 021 295 2587

RANGIORA BRIDGE CLUB

www.rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz

rangiorabridge@xtra.co.nz 03 313 7941

RANGIORA TOY LIBRARY

rangioratoylibrary@gmail.com

ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH

Men’s Group: Andrew 021 073 5730

Women’s Group: Amy 021 234 4253

Hall Hire: Elizabeth 313 4612

THE ASHLEY LODGE

Norme Shore - Secretary ashley.lodge@ymail.com

http://www.ashley28.net.nz

TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI

Email: tbwaimakariri@gmail.com 021 0265 4071

Website: waimakariri.timebanks.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ timebankwaimakariri

TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL 313 2141

tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz

https://www.facebook.com/tuahiwi. preschool

www.tuahiwicommunitypreschool

WAIKUKU BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST

Woodend, Pegasus, Waikuku

waioralinks@gmail.com

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Waioralinks

WOODEND BADMINTON CLUB

Paul Henderson 0274 925 936

WOODEND BOWLING CLUB

President Gill Beale 310 6612

Secretary Sheryl Atkins 021 225 5778

WOODEND BOYS’ CLUB

John Harris 313 7832

WOODEND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC

President Mark Paterson

Secretary Kris Stacey kris@stacey.kiwi.nz

WOODEND COMMUNITY GARDEN

Co-ordinator: Andy Childs 027 512 2681 andyandsuechilds@xtra.co.nz

WOODEND FLOWER SHOW

President Shirley Wheeler 03 327 3414

Secretary Helen Power 313 5749

Treasurer Pam Cleeve 313 8120

WOODEND FRIENDSHIP CLUB

President Maxeen Dzenis 310 6164

Secretary Jo Reid 310 6122

WOODEND GARDEN CLUB

President Helen Power 03 313 5749

Secretary Chris Sutherland 0274 555 708

Treasurer Glenis Everts 03 930 8240

WOODEND GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY & NETBALL

President Tony Hurley 312 7311

WOODEND GYM CLUB

Simone Templeton 027 514 8363

WOODEND INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

Club President Andrew Petrie 022 592 8389

Club Captain Rex Macauley 313 3627 or 021 126 3344

WOODEND JUNIOR CRICKET

Amy Hallmark woodend.cricket@gmail. com

WOODEND METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Darryn Hickling 022 675 7391

minister.rangioramethodist@gmail.com

WOODEND NETBALL CLUB

President Caitlin Loose 027 787 5365

Secretary Vicki Attrill 021 244 1881

Woodendnetballclub@gmail.com

WOODEND PLAY CENTRE

027 353 2131

woodend@playcentre.org.nz

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ woodendplaycenter

WOODEND PRESCHOOL / NURSERY

Jen Hall 312 7654

office@woodendpreschool.co.nz

www.woodendpreschool.co.nz

WOODEND RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Club Secretary - Darren Watts secretary@ woodendrugby.co.nz

Treasurer - Scott Murray-treasurer@ woodendrugby.co.nz

WOODEND SEFTON COMMUNITY BOARD

Chairperson Shona Powell, 021 0231 6152 shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz

Deputy Chair Mark Paterson, 027 534 9112 mark.paterson@wmk.govt.nz

WOODEND SENIOR CRICKET CLUB

Robert Davey 021 762 963

WOODEND TENNIS CLUB

Jim Bucknell 313 9405

WOODEND VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

CFO Shayne Robinson, 021 286 6574 www.fireandemergency.nz

PLUNKET NORTH CANTERBURY

Krystel Arboleda - Plunket Nurse

Plunketline 0800 933 922 Admin is 0800 184 803

Call: 021 863 877

Post: Debs Taylor-Hayhurst, Editor PO Box 78333, Pegasus 7648

Biz Books - As the financial year end approaches it is usually a time to consider your accounting needs.

Whether you are an established or new business, getting your financials sorted for the IRD can be a challenging time.

Biz Books is your local Accountancy business that can help you navigate the journey.

Belinda and her team will provide you

service that makes the process easy.

Having offices in Rangiora and living In Pegasus, we love helping local businesses thrive.

We pride ourselves on being approachable and communicating clearly.

PEGASUUS COMM UNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY HUBPEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE

With the devastating floods and cyclone in the North Island, the last few months have taught us the importance of a community coming together to support each other and drawing on our local resources in times of emergency.

Some of our PRGI Committee team and a Pegasus Community Centre volunteer undertook some Civil Defence training to begin the process for the centre to become a Community Emergency Hub There is some way to go, but this is something we are excited about offering our community in a time of crisis. We will keep you up to date as this progresses. In the meantime, for more information on what a hub is visit our website.

YOUTH INITIATIVES UPDATE

Youth initiatives remain a key focus of ours for 2023. We now have dedicated resources on our committee to work with Council, local entities, and Pegasus youth to explore future initiatives that may suit.

PRGI COMMUNITY WATCH

Our community patrol urgently needs volunteers! Many of our long-standing volunteers are retiring after years of dedicated service, and we need enthusiastic individuals to take up the mantle. We’ve already had to reduce the hours of this service and unless we get volunteers, we may have to rethink this

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

service altogether, which would be a loss to our community.

What it requires: Volunteering a few times a year patrolling the Pegasus community in a branded vehicle for a few hours on Friday and Saturday nights and at other random times.

About the role: The patrol does NOT do the job of the police. It’s purpose is to observe and report any suspicious or dangerous activity in the community. The role is non-confrontational. The safety of our volunteers is paramount and training is provided More information is on our website. If you or someone you know can help please email us.

NEW PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE LOCATION SURVEY

Special thanks to all those who made time to come to the Council’s drop-in session in March, and provided feedback online and via the printed survey. Every voice counts!

COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC)

WEEKLY OPENING TIMES for books, puzzles and local information : Monday's 2 - 4pm, Wednesday's and Saturday's 10.00am - 12noon.

JUSTICE-OF-THE-PEACE (JP)

SESSIONS: Saturday 1st and 15th April, 10.30am–11.30am.

Visit our website to what else is on at the centre each week / month.

Pegasus parkrun

If only there was a free weekly event on our doorstep that allowed walkers, joggers, and runners to do a timed 5K event…

Well – there is!

Pegasus parkrun is the only free, timed 5K event ion the Waimakariri District and has been running in Pegasus Town every Saturday morning since June 2016!

Over 22,000 finishes have happened since then, and it’s getting more popular!

It’s not a race, it’s fun and social! We have approximately 80 parkrunners at Pegasus each week.

You don’t have to interact with anyone if you don’t want to –but it’s a great place to meet like-minded people from all walks of life.

parkruns are free, noncompetitive,

social 5K events where you can walk, jog, or run at your own pace.

It’s for everyone - no matter your age, background, experience level, fitness level or gender.

parkrun is positive, welcoming, and inclusive, there is no time limit, and no one finishes last.

You don’t have to be fit, experienced or fast.

Everyone is welcome to come along. parkrun is free and you only need to register once whether walking, jogging, running, volunteering, or a

combination. Visit parkrun. co.nz to get a barcode which can be used at any of the 2,000 parkruns in 22 countries across six continents! We scan your

barcode at parkrun and afterwards you will receive an email with your results. It’s very motivating to track your progress over time.

Pegasus parkrun starts and finishes at Motu Quay in Pegasus Town by the swing bridge on Lake Pegasus. parkruns are 5K.

The Summer course consists of 2 laps around picturesque Lake Pegasus, the Winter alternate course is out and back along the lake side. Both courses are tar sealed and are adequate for strollers and wheelchairs. parkrun happens every Saturday, rain, frost, or shine.

The first timer welcome is at 7:50am,

the run briefing is at 7:55am and the parkrun starts promptly at 8am.

Pegasus parkrun is organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Each week we gather a group of generous volunteers who make the event happen. We have a role for everyone, from marshall to report writer. Check out or web site for more information!

Search for ‘Pegasus parkrun’ on Facebook or Insta to view photos from each event or visit our web site at parkrun.co.nz/pegasus to sign up or learn more.

Woodend Methodist Report

Easter is upon us already – such a special time of the Christian Year. Our services are:

Thursday 6 April a Maundy Thursday Service at Rangiora Trinity Methodist at 7pm. All invited.

Friday 7 April – Good Friday Combined Service held at Rangiora Trinity Methodist Church in King Street, Rangiora at 10.30 am where Rev Darryn Hickling (Methodist) and Rev Jason King (Presbyterian) will be leading the service. All invited.

Sunday 9 April – Easter Sunday services 9.00am at Woodend and 10.30am at Rangiora.

The new complex formal opening was held on 12 March when we had various

one off venue. There is the hall, two foyers, a small room, a small kitchen with toilet facilities available. Any enquiries contact Kaye at the Rangiora trinity office, 176 king street, Rangiora, phone 313 3448 or email rangioramethodist@gmail.com

The movie on Wednesday 5 April at 1pm will be the old favourite ‘The Great Escape’ the 1963 American war adventure film starring Steve McQueen, James Garner and Richard Attenborough and featuring James Donald. Entry will be a gold coin donation. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Woodend weekly church service is held Sundays at 9am everyone welcome. Our minister is Darryn

dignitaries attend and there was a full congregation sharing this occasion. It was also a communion service, followed by various speeches and then a morning tea. We now have a lovely variety of meeting rooms available to the community for a low rental, as a weekly or a

Hickling phone 022 675 7391. Rangiora Trinity office hours are Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 9.45 am to 1.45pm, Thursday 10am to 1pm.

Winter Weight gain.

We are often told in Spring that the furry family member has just “put on a bit of winter condition, it will burn off in summer”.

Please remember...

- Once overweight your pets metabolism changes, making them less satisfied by the food they are given

- Dogs just 20% overweight live on average 2 years less

- Obesity increases the risk of diabetes

- Obese cats have twice the risk of cancer compared to lean cats

So how about an Autumn focus on weight control to avoid that gain! Feel free to contact us at the clinic to see how we can assist you, including teaching body condition scoring.

Take care

Nick and the team at PAWS

CONTACTS:

PHONE: 03 312 2669

EMAIL: pawsvets@gmail.com

ADDRESS: 71 Main North Road, Woodend (between vegetable and coffee shops)

HOURS: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Wednesdays