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Pegasus CCTV Project
The Pegasus Residents Group Inc. (PRGI) has been working with North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support (NCNS), Police and Waimakariri District Council, on the Pegasus CCTV project, a crime prevention and investigative tool for safer communities. Planned in three phases, the initiative requires community fundraising and the PRGI has just announced the commencement of Phase 1, made possible by a generous $5,000 donation from local business
owners Simran and Raj Sandhu of Super Liquor Pegasus. PRGI President, Matt James, said, “We were blown away to get the call from Simran. The budget for Phase 1 is approximately $10,000-12,000 and will see cameras in three key locations. This donation means we can get the first location underway and installed in March.” NCNS is overseeing donation collections - visit www. pegassusresidentsgroup. com for details. Photo: Super Liquor Pegasus Team (L-R): Cally, Ute (Store Manager), Raj (Owner), Cat and Simran (Owner).
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Editor’s Note
Tēnā koutou A very Happy New Year to you all! Probably a little late to say this given it’s 1 February! I’m sure by now everyone is back into their normal routines by now, and Christmas and New Years seems but a distant memory. As you know the last publication lasts for two months and so a month’s break for the Editor over the summer which always seems to go really fast! This month I wanted to remind readers that The Woodpecker Community Trust is a charity and has a very small board all of whom volunteer their time; this includes the Treasurer who is responsible for sending out our invoices each month. If you are interested in being involved in a small charity and are interested in widening your skills as a board member and have some time to help with a community service, please do let me know, I’d love to hear from you. The other part of our volunteer team is our amazing team of volunteers two of which are our distributors, one based in Pegasus and one in Woodend as well as our committed and tireless team of deliverers who every month despite the heat, wind, rain or cold deliver the Woodpecker to your letter boxes. If you have an hour every month to spare and would like to help out please do let me know. We’d love to add you to our team, even if it’s as a standby in
case of illness or holiday. This month we’ve had some new community groups promote themselves and / or their events which is great to see. If you know of a group, club or service which doesn’t have a mention in The Woodpecker then please encourage them to promote what they do. Subsequently, if you are a small (or large) business and would like to promote your business at a reasonable price with a great reach of 4,000 physical copies and triple that on social media, please email me at the address below. Remember, you can’t sell a secret! The Woodpecker has a balance of 50% community and 50% advertising; this is to ensure the printing costs are covered via advertising revenue, and of course it also makes for a more enjoyable read too! Have a wonderful month and let’s enjoy the rest of our summer. 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. Page 2 The Woodpecker February 2024
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Who found Mr Woody Woodpecker AND the Christmas Elves? Mikey McManus, aged 7, Woodend; sent in by mum, Nicole Gentleman Sophie Boyd, aged 4, Pegasus – sent in by mum, Emma Boyd Chloe Lloyd, aged 7 and her brother Henry Lloyd, aged 4 from Woodend found both Mr Woody Woodpecker and the elves; sent in by Emma Lloyd Chloe & Henry Lloyd (below)
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CANCER SOCIETY – THANK YOU! Cancer Society’s Longest Day Golf Challenge has nearly wrapped up this summer. Massive thanks to everyone for their support. Not too late to sign up www.longestday.org.nz and complete your challenge!
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group of us meet on a Monday. The exercise, the social connection and the fun is paramount to the success of this mainly retired group. We’ve been pedalling for five years now and with the development of so many cycleways and bike paths, the destinations both local and further afield are unlimited. We might be found heading down the Passchendaele on our way to coffee at Mitre 10 and we could also be spotted at Clearwater Golf Club, sitting outside their café, overlooking the 18th, or maybe that’s us you’ve seen on the Causeway, on the new Coastal pathway
biking through to Sumner. The new shared pathway is now 4m wide, a great upgrade and safe way to cycle to Sumner. We often drive / park in Cambridge Terrace and head either to Cashmere, the Halswell Quarry or out to New Brighton. With the improvements made recently, to the Tuhaitara Coastal Park trail, it is now an easy excursion to Kaiapoi and out to Silverstream. Our thanks to the Park Rangers for the great upgrade, we do appreciate the change. For anyone wanting to join us, there are brochures (with contact details), down at the Pegasus Community Centre, or just turn up 9am Wednesdays - outside Flat White Café. You’ll see all the ebikes parked, ready and waiting. Photo caption: Amberley / Leithfield ride
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Piano / Keyboard Lessons
Music Lessons for children or adults – Pegasus. Fun 20 / 30-minute individual or small group lessons for keyboard. For enquiries or enrolments Email: angeladun3@gmail.co.nz or Ph: 027 389 8115. Page 8 The Woodpecker February 2024
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Ravenswood Community Social Club would like to invite you to
Our Old Fashioned Family Picnic We will have games – Quoits, Cricket, Giant Chess, Hula Hoops, Tug of war, Giant Jenga, Giant Egg and Spoon race, Parachute and more! (there shall be music via blue tooth speaker) Sausage Sizzle $2 Pack your picnic, grab a Teddy, bring Mum Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, auntie, uncle, cousins and some friends and come along for some fun in the sun. We look forward to meeting you all, old and new to Ravenswood Where – Childrens Playground, Crossley Ave Ravenswood When – 17 February 2024 (back up date 24th) Time -11am till 3pm
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Mayor Dan Gordon Update
As most of you know parts of our District were devastated by fires recently. In particular the people of Loburn, some of whom lost their homes or suffered significant damage to property. My heart goes out to these people many of which I met with on the day and following the fire. Recovering from something this tragic will take time, support, and resources. Since the event, community members have been rallying together and there’s a real desire to pitch in and help. We have opened the Mayoral Relief Fund to raise funds for people affected by the fires. It has been wonderful to see donations coming in from caring people all over the District. Donations can be made via internet banking to account number 01-0877-0129222-00. Please include the words ‘Loburn Fire’ in your reference details. I’d like to thank the hundreds of staff and volunteer firefighters as well as the helicopter pilots who battled the blazes in Loburn and Swannanoa. Many worked long shifts over days, evenings and overnight to keep the fires contained and under control. These fires are a strong reminder that every household in a rural area should have an evacuation plan in case of wildfire, because in the current conditions, fires move quickly and are very challenging to put out. Here is an excellent resource from Fire and Emergency New Zealand to help Page 12 The Woodpecker February 2024
you start getting ready for a wildfire: https://www.fireandemergency.nz/.../ when-wildfire-threatens/ At council things are already in full swing with staff busy putting together budgets and projects for the LongTerm Plan. When Council meets again at the end of January we will look through and
discuss all the proposals and priorities before the plan is finalised and goes out to you all for feedback. Like many Councils around the country we are going to be faced with inevitable rates increases this year. We will be focused only on the essential projects and will do our best to keep increases as low as possible. All sectors in New Zealand have been impacted by inflationary pressures and cost increases and Council is no exception. We have the first full Council meeting of 2024 on 7 February and I’m looking forward to the year ahead. I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue that you might want to discuss. Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt or phone 021 906 437. I’m here to help.
Pegasus parkrun You might have seen several walkers, joggers and runners around Lake Pegasus early on a Saturday morning. Thats us doing our thing! parkrun is a global charity that organises free, weekly, 5k community events in parks and outdoor spaces. There are over 2,000 parkrun’s in 20 countries, and they are all free. We have four parkruns in Canterbury (Hagley Park, Rolleston, Broad Park and Pegasus Town), and 43 in total across Aotearoa. parkruns mission is to transform health and happiness by empowering people to come together, to be active, social and outdoors. It’s important that everyone can benefit from engaging with parkrun events. A key part of that is ensuring they are free to enter, and for this reason parkrun include the following alongside their mission: Free, for everyone, forever. To do this, parkrun is entirely funded by donations, grants, sponsorship and the online shop. Each parkrun event is 100% facilitated by volunteers.It’s getting popular too - here are a few stats from Pegasus parkrun from 2023: - Pegasus parkrun events in 2023: 54
- Total finishes: 6,053
- Individual walkers, joggers and
runners: 1,107 - Total Distance covered: 30,265 kms - Volunteers: 117 - 2023 registrations at Pegasus: 437 We are seeing record numbers in 2024, with most participants being walkers. If you are looking to try out something new, then do feel free to join us. All you need to do is to sign up on-line to receive a barcode and bring a printed or electronic copy of
the barcode along with you. We use this to record your finish time, and you receive an email with your results afterwards. You can register for free here: https://www.parkrun.co.nz/register/ Besides, the best things in life are free, right? The Woodpecker February 2024 Page 13
Dreams Do Come True
Paul and Julie Blackler have long dreamt of owning a gym. So when the opportunity arose to start up Anytime Fitness Rangiora in 2017, they jumped right in. For the avid gymgoers, embarking on this new journey wasn’t just a good business decision; it was a lifestyle choice. The couple are acutely aware of the health benefits of exercise: Paul has battled with his weight since his youth, and Julie was regularly hospitalised as a child with chronic asthma. While Julie outgrew her asthma and maintains her fitness through regular exercise, Paul’s journey was a lot different. After a gym session in 2016 Paul noticed something was amiss. His doctor discovered one of Paul’s main arteries was 95% blocked. A stent was put in and Paul made a rapid recovery. Paul’s surgeon said going to the gym had highlighted the
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issue, potentially saving Paul’s life, and that his fitness contributed to his speedy recovery. Paul’s journey has made him fully understand the importance of keeping fit and has established a kinship with people from all walks of life looking to increase their health and fitness. Julie and Paul are particularly focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive space. “Our aim is to be a gym where everyone feels comfortable. We’ve been to too many gyms where it’s all about lifting the most weights or wearing the latest gym gear; that’s not what we’re about. We’re here to help our members reach their health goals in a welcoming and friendly environment.” Paul, Julie and all the gym staff are North Canterbury locals and are passionate about the area and its people. Their mission is to ‘improve the self-esteem of North Canterbury’.
Woodend Methodist Church Update
Welcome to 2024 – Hope everyone is feeling refreshed after the Christmas / New Year period and getting back to normality now February is already upon us. We have certainly had plenty of rain early on and then the hot Norwest days that have dried the land out totally and now we are in an extreme fire risk situation. It certainly doesn’t take long to go from one extreme to the other. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the devastating fires in our district. Woodend weekly church service is held Sundays at 9am everyone welcome. Our minister is Darryn Hickling phone 022 675 7391 email minister. rangioramethodist@gmail.com Booking of our complex. You can hold small or large gatherings e.g. classes, tutoring, concerts, interviews,
conferences, clubs etc. – for any enquiries please contact Kaye at the Rangiora Trinity Office, 176 King Street, Rangiora, 313 3448 or email rangioramethodist@gmail. com Rangiora Trinity office hours are Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 9.45am to 1.45pm, Thursday 10am to 1pm. The monthly movies will recommence on Wednesday 7 February at 1pm. The movie will be ‘Annie’ which is a 1982 American musical comedy drama film based on the 1977 Broadway musical of the same name. It is set during the Great Depression in 1933 and tells the story of Annie, an orphan from New York City who is taken in by America’s richest billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Entry will be a gold coin donation. Afternoon tea will be provided.
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Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust!
Nau mai haere mai from the rangers at Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust! We all hope you had a kirihimete ātaahua me te tau hou harikoa. All the rangers down at Tūhaitara Coastal Park
were planted back in October at an old forestry skid site. Makomako (Aristotelia serrata) was a species planted that particularly enjoyed the weather and the mulch left behind by
sure did, with everything down at the park running relatively smoothly over the break. The bouts of rain and sunshine we have been having have benefitted many of our later-season plantings; down south, an array of natives
log harvesting that had begun breaking down. The makomako planted has already doubled in size, with large, healthy, vibrant green leaves! Many factors affect plant growth, including but not limited to light, nutrient and water availability, soil
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composition and structure, all of which differ throughout the park. This diversity in conditions is why you might notice that many plantings establish and grow at different rates. If you look closely, you will see that the species between spots often differ, too. It is essential that when restoring forests and wetlands, we work with the plants and the environment to help increase chances of success. We can do this by looking at the environment and the factors that affect plant growth and then choosing species that favour the area’s conditions and trying to mimic natural areas in their layering. Miss Daisy’s node located on Woodend Beach Road has shown to have favourable conditions for many of our native species. The growth rate here has been incredible; this node was planted in August 2022, and the plants have taken off in just under 1.5 years. We couldn’t be prouder of the progress made, thanks to our team’s hard work and dedication and the support of our community. Together, we are positively impacting our environment and preserving the beauty of our coastal park. Photo 1 (left) Miss Daisy’s biota node growth in just under 1.5 years. Top image was taken just after the node was planted in August 2022. Bottom Image was taken in January 2024 by Nick C. We also want to say a special thanks to the men down at the MenzShed in Kaiapoi; the guys have been creating wētā and invertebrate hotels to put around the park to facilitate our education programmes and help us understand more about life within Tūhaitara Coastal Park. These hotels simultaneously provide
extra habitat while the biota nodes and planting are still establishing. With the help of the school groups, the rangers will also get some Lizard hotels up and running so we can better understand these little creatures, too! We encourage those of you reading to get the kids and create your habitats at home for invertebrates, wētā, or lizards; this can be done by either stacking some stones in the garden, planting a native wildflower seed mix, or getting creative and recycling some old wood to create your insect hotel filled with an array of forgeable items like sticks and pinecones. Photo 2 (above) Kihitara a native invertebrate captured consuming its prey by one of our rangers Mikaela W. Website: www.tuhaitarapark.org.nz Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park Instagram: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark The Woodpecker February 2024 Page 17
Woodend Garden Club A Christmas luncheon was held at the Community Centre in mid-December to finish off our year, and to start 2024, we visited three North Canterbury gardens by bus. Originally, we had planned the garden visits in October, but had to postpone due to the wind damage in the area. The trip was rescheduled to 15 January, and although rain threatened, we managed to stay dry. All three gardens we visited were different and the owners were happy to share their experience and expertise with the challenges faced in the harsh and varied conditions. The first garden visited was Red
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perennials. Our final garden was the Lavender Fields at Waikuku where we learned about the different varieties of lavender and their uses.
some in our district and others backing up our neighbouring Brigades. Please be aware, that at the time of writing this article – 18 January 2024, we are in a restricted fire season (this could change to a total ban) and that means anyone planning on lighting Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to wish our Community a Happy and Prosperous New Year. If you went by the Station at any time before Christmas, we hope you enjoyed our Christmas Light display. Just 18 days into the New Year, and the Woodend Brigade have already had a busy start to the year with 18 calls already. These have ranged from private fire alarms, vegetation fires (which include grass, hedge, hay, bush, and scrub), motor vehicle accidents and medical calls. With this hot / dry weather, that we’ve been having, we have attended a few vegetation fires, an open-air fire will need a permit. Anyone planning on lighting a fire must check weather conditions first – if it’s hot and windy, then do NOT light a fire – even if you have a permit! Make sure you undertake spark-generating activities – like mowing or grinding, during the cooler parts of the day (early morning or in the evening). Go to www.checkitsalright. nz for tips on how to stay safe.
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Pegasus Brownies Pegasus Brownies enjoying their work with the Menzshed members in Gladstone Park. Making jewellery holders and bird feeders. Lots of busy hands working together! Girls aged 7 to 9.5 years of age can come along and join in our fun activities and games at Brownies in Pegasus. Further information can be found on the GirlGuiding NZ website or email Jan Murphy – Pegasus Brownie Leader pegasusbrownies@gmail.com
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FEBRUARY 2024 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS 3-6 6 9-11 23 24
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MARKETS KAIAPOI ARTISAN MARKET
Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday, 9am–12.30pm.
OHOKA FARMERS MARKET
Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am-12pm.
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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ART EXHIBITIONS ART ON THE QUAY
Kaiapoi Library 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
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Rangiora Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board
Beach Users – what you like & what bugs you We have a wonderful Coastal environment right on our doorstep and we want everyone to have a great experience on our beaches. The Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw explains what activities are permitted and what are prohibited, and some rules and guidelines around some of these activities. Council wants to hear from you on how these rules are affecting how you use the beaches. Please tell them what’s working well and what needs to be looked at. Go to https://letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz to give your feedback. There is also a super quick beach users survey at https://letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/pegasus-baybeach-users-survey-2023-24. There are six main themes in the Bylaw: • • • • • •
Vehicles Dogs Horse riding & training Swimming The Ashley/Rakahuri Estuary Fires & Camping
Hard copies of the information leaflet including feedback form are available at the Pegasus Community Centre and Council Service Centres. Closes Friday 1st March 2024.
Pegasus Community Centre Great news in December when the Council and Community Board endorsed the proposal for the Community Centre on Pegasus Main Street (further along from the shops and beside the lake). The proposal allows for the purchase of land and construction of a 400m2 facility by mid-2026 and includes provisions for a car park, a future building extension, as well as a potential passive youth space. The next steps are to finalise the land purchase before work can begin on design concepts for the Community Centre.
Our next meeting – all are welcome Tuesday 13th February starting at 5.30pm at Sefton Public Hall. Contact us – more information about the Board and our contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/council/council,-boards-and-committees/woodend-seftoncommunity-board If you would like to see what will be discussed at each meeting check out the Board Facebook page or the agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/council/meetings/minutes-andagendas/woodend-sefton-community-board around Thursday of the prior week. WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz The Woodpecker February 2024 Page 23
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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.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES Kaiapoi Community Garden Rangiora Church Street Upcoming Workshops Market
24 Feb at 10am – Introduction to herbs. 3 March at 10am – Kaiapoi community garden open day. 30 March at 10am – End of summer garden care. 27 April at 10am – Garlic growing and preserving. 25 May at 10am – Fermenting. $5 per person, check our Facebook. page for more event details: facebook. com/kaiapoicommunitygarden page.
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.
Kaiapoi Community Garden
Volunteer days Wednesday 10am – 12pm and the last Saturday of every month 10-12pm. 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/ Kaiapoi-Community-Garden
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Saturday 3 February 8.30am - 1pm. Cnr Church St and 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 This month’s market is supporting the Anglican Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania.
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Woodend Rugby Football Club 2024 We have had a busy summer here at the WRFC getting ready for a huge 2024 season! Some highlights have been: • • • • •
We have our first senior women’s rugby team. All open grade coaches and managers have been appointed as per below. The club has worked hard on sponsorship in the off season and will see a new playing and off field uniform for the whole club. Fundraising has started for a new set of lights for the number 3 field, and we have had council approval to install them. Improving our club amenities such as the internet and sewer. Now that this has been upgraded, we can look at putting in an additional shower block.
Upcoming Dates: • • • • •
Senior preseason training Feb every Monday and Wednesday 16th February Touch Finals 6.15 start 1st March WRFC Season Launch 9th March Senior Preseason games against Belfast at home 1pm 16th March Senior Preseason games against Hornby at home 1pm
2024 Coaches: Head Coach: Assistant Coach: Managers:
Senior Open Grade Andrew Retallick Zac Guildford Sean Adamson and Phil Henry
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Senior Open Grade Reserves Head Coach: Assistant Coaches: Managers:
Ash Campbell Brian Bell, Nick Boyd Mike Beckingsale and Estelle Taylor
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Senior Women Head Coach: Assistant Coach: Managers:
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JAB Club Captain:
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Woodend Indoor Bowling Club
This year is off to a flying start, and I imagine there are clubs around the district that are sorting out their itinerary for the coming season of sport. We are no different at the Woodend Indoor Bowling club. But, before we get started with the new season in March, we would like to offer people the opportunity to try their hand at this interesting game. So, if you are new to the community or you may want to get back into the sport, we are holding a ‘Give it a go’ evening. This will be held in the Woodend Community Centre at 7pm on the 26 February 2024. On 4 March, at 7pm our Club will hold its first Club night. The season will run from March to September. If you would like more information,
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Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com PEGASUS E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com COMMUNITY NEWS Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc
PEGASUS CCTV PROJECT UPDATE Our PRGI team has been busy working on the CCTV project since our public meeting in November 2023, and we're excited to share some news with you!
We will continue to keep you informed on the progress of this project. Follow our Facebook page or for more information, visit our website (address above).
Thank you to CCTV specialist Ken Eccles, North Canterbury A HUGE thank you to the incredible Neighbourhood Support, the Police and generosity of Simran and Raj Sandhu Waimakariri District Council for all their from Super Liquor Pegasus with their wonderful support in helping us with this significant contribution of $5,000 towards project. the project. Simran’s donation allows us to start Phase 1 of the project and we aim to have the first of three CCTV locations up COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE and running by mid-March. We have had lots of donations so pop The budget for Phase 1 is $10,000into the centre and refresh your summer $12,000 so we still need to raise funds reading books, and puzzles or grab for the remaining amount. information on local activities, our wetlands and bike paths. New residents How You Can Contribute can also collect one of our welcome Your support is crucial! Every bags. contribution, big or small, makes a CENTRE WEEKLY HOURS: difference! Monday: 2.00-4.00pm, Wednesday & Saturday:10am-12noon. North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support is managing the collection of donations into a dedicated bank account PCC- JP FEBRUARY DROP-IN on our behalf. SESSIONS Saturday 3rd & 17th February To donate, please transfer funds to: 10:30am – 11.30 am • • •
North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support 02-0876-0281353-007 Please use your name as a reference.
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Please bring a copy of your identification if needed as the Centre does not have a photocopier. These JP sessions are free - no appointment is needed, just pop into the centre and our helpful volunteers will direct you.
COMMUNITY NOTICES SAYGo Canterbury Sportfishing Club If you are interested in sea fishing, Pegasus & Waikuku
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! Classes also available at Waikuku Community Centre, Park Terrace, Waikuku. Wednesdays 10.30am followed by a cuppa. All welcome. $2 donation. For more information: Lorraine 027 332 9298
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
Community Foot Care Clinic
Held in Woodend monthly. Phone 021 022 49443 for an appointment.
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
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bring to us. We’ll listen, research and assist you in any way we can. There’s no time limit on how long you can spend with one of our Cuppa in the Community volunteers. Even if you’ve taken New Year cuppa is put on by the Ravenswood Community Social some steps already, Club. we’re happy to discuss options with you and Ravenswood/ Woodend and surrounding areas come along and meet your neighbours and share in our great community. perhaps find even more information to A big thank you to Coffee Club Ravenswood and Joe's Garage. You support you. It can guys make our cuppa meetings so very special. be very helpful to talk things over before We are going to have a special guest at our February morning tea. Come along on the 13th February and share a cuppa with your taking action. community. We offer additional Starting at 10am in St Barnabas Church Hall. services for clients including: Tell your neighbours, bring your friends, this is for you. - free Justice of the This is your morning, let's get together and celebrate our community. Peace service (please Young mums bring your babies and children along. This is for all ages. check for days/times) If you need a ride to the morning tea, please call, - free Budgeting, Lyn on 022159 2676. Employment, Immigration and Legal CAB NORTH clinics (please check for days CANTERBURY / times) We look forward to helping - free CV preparation and cover letter you in 2024 with free, confidential, service (by appointment only) independent information and advice about your rights and the services - a face-to-face settlement information available in our community. service to newcomers to New Zealand Hours If you or someone you know needs Our office is open Mondays, information, advice or support, please Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9.30am don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. to 3.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays We’re here to help. from 9am to 4.30pm. You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Services Rangiora, or you can phone us on 03 Our service is not-for-profit and 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us delivered by trained volunteers. We’re available face-to-face, by phone and by an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz email. No question is too big or too small to Page 38 The Woodpecker February 2024
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Sunday 7 January The Waiora Links Community Trust facilitated a combined picnic day with the Vintage Car Club and The Pegasus Radio Sailing Club inviting the public along to the picnic at Pegasus Town Lake. The large crowd enjoyed testing their sailing skills with the Pegasus 880 yachts and inspecting the range of 80 vintage cars from several eras. To top it off DJ’z Chippy served up softfreeze ice creams along with their Fish & Chips and Lucy’s Koffie Mobile proving popular with everyone. Our MenzShed also proved popular, selling most of what they had on display. The weather played its part as well with strong requests to make this an annual event so watch this space for future notifications.
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WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST Woodend ~ Pegasus ~ Waikuku RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA IS BACK! We had such a great time at the Christmas Community Cuppa with around 70 residents joining us for entertainment from Woodend School students. Stephanie McDonald from Compass FM was our emcee and Mayor Dan Gordon and Santa joined us for a FREE, fun and very yummy morning tea. Huge thanks to our volunteers for their hard work on the day and special thanks to Oswald Mungwazi for taking the photos. Photos Top: Woodend School Kapa Haka group; Middle: Woodend School Jump Jam group; Below r: Some of the guests at the Christmas Community Cuppa held at the Woodend Community Centre: Below l: Waiora Links Trustees with Mayor Dan Gordon, Santa and community board chair Shona Powell.
For more photos of our events, visit our Facebook page (details below)
RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA
Free Morning Tea for Residents of Woodend/Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku - 10.00am, Wednesday 14th February 2024 Pegasus Community Centre, 8 Tahuna St, near Flat White Café
Guest Speakers – Free Morning Tea – Meet new people!
Email: waioralinks@gmail.com
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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 GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH PEGASUS CAMPUS 5 Solander Road, Pegasus 7612 03 379 8463 HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Jan De Lange 022 380 0501 Pastor-Woodend Community Church www.woodendcommunity.church JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Rachel Emmitt 021 203 6085 Available outside work hours KAIAPOI & PEGASUS CROQUET Adrienne Lamb 021 265 7857 KAIAPOI TOY LIBRARY 9 Cass Street, Kaiapoi 10.30-12.30 Saturdays www.kaiapoitoylibrary.org LIONS CLUB OF WOODEND - PEGASUS President Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst 021 865 877 Secretary Anne Attenborough 313 6124 Treasurer Brian Attenborough 313 6124 LOLLIPOPS PRESCHOOL PEGASUS 943 4935 cm.pegasus@ledu.co.nz lollipopseducare.co.nz/location/pegasus MAIRUSU KAI JUDO CLUB INC 021 052 0791 Contact@mairusukaijudo.co.nz 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 Page 44 The Woodpecker February 2024
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 SAYGO Kay Mills 021 022 64682 kaymillsnz@gmail.com PEGASUS TOWN KNITTING GROUP Knit & Natter, The Good Home, Fridays 10am-Noon Chris 027 313 1931 or Denise 021 166 3587 PEGASUS WOODEND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Helen Power 313 5749 Pam Cleeve 03 3138120 / 021 170 9895 PLUNKET NORTH CANTERBURY Krystel Arboleda - Plunket Nurse Plunketline 0800 933 922 Admin is 0800 184 803 RADIO SAILING CLUB Ian McGregor 027 595 9000 Chris Koskela 027 228 7177 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
COMMUNITY CONTACTS 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 VINTAGE CAR CLUB CANTERBURY John Forster 027 444 3427 WAIKUKU BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST Woodend, Pegasus, Waikuku waioralinks@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Waioralinks WOODEND BADMINTON CLUB Paul Henderson 0274 925 936 WOODEND BOWLING CLUB President Phil Harris 027 222 5764 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 Linda Hayes 027 906 7300 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 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES TRUST (YDOT) info@ydot.co.nz www.ydot.co.nz
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February 2024 Newsletter: Hope you had a good Christmas, New Year and a well deserved break. REPEAT PRESCRITION REQUESTS – We strongly recommend you put in writing requests for your repeat scripts at least a couple of weeks before running out. Options for you to do this quickly and seamlessly: (1) Manage my Health, (2) PMC website, (3) email request. Please remember to note the pharmacy to pick up from. If you have run out, please also let us know. Charges apply for repeat scripts and short scripts (bridging script i.e., 2 weeks until appointment). Please note we still follow safe and responsible medical practice and you may need to make an appointment if your Doctor advises that. So the more time you can allow for requesting medication, the smaller chance of you being inconvenienced. 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). PRACTICE PLUS (afterhours extended care) – Available for you and your whanau afterhours virtual GP consultations; weekdays 5pm-10pm and weekends / public holidays 8am – 8pm. This service is provided by Practice Plus not Pegasus Medical Centre doctors. Pre-payment is required prior to booking (this is not a subsidised service). Click the link on our website to find more information. CERVICAL SCREENING CHANGES – The changes in primary screening for HPV involve a significant shift in methodology. This new approach entails testing for the presence of HPV. This complements or replaces the traditional method of taking liquid-based cytology (LBC) samples (previously known as a ‘smear test’). For most people, self-testing will be an option. A vaginal swab can be taken by the participant in privacy, or it can be taken by a clinician if preferred. The correct test for you will be discussed at your appointment. Please call our Nurse April or Karen if you have any questions or visit www.timetocervicalscreen.nz for more information. ADVANCED CARE PLANS - Living well your way with increasing health needs can take some planning for the future. Advance care planning is the process of thinking about, discussing and writing down your wishes about the type of medical care and treatment you want, including end of life care. Its is a guide in your own words, so health care professionals know your wishes, incase at some point, you are unable to tell us yourself. VASECTOMY – Dr Roger Dehn continues to run his specialist clinic at PMC for ‘No Scalpel Vasectomies’. Book an initial consultation with reception for this specialist procedure. Medical insurance this may cover the procedure. MELANOMA – NZ has the highest rate of mortality from Melanoma, as well as a high rate of skin damage from NZ sun exposure resulting in other types of skin cancer. Early detection provides the best outcomes. Being SunSmart (using sunscreen, hats, covering up when in the sun) lowers the risk of skin cancer. More info at www.sunsmart.org.nz Full and single mole checks are offered to anyone (you don’t need to be enrolled). Health insurance may subsidise this specialist appointment. We are Southern Cross Affiliated Provider. VIRAL ILLNESSES & COVID – we are still seeing patients with viral illnesses and COVID in the community, these can often be managed at home. If you have any concern, call and discuss with one of our nurses. Also,helpful information and online links: Phone Healthline 0800 611 116 or www.healthinfo.org.nz or www.kidshealth.org.nz/flu-influenza 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 Page 46 The Woodpecker February 2024
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Nearly there.....
8 years on from our simple beginnings in the old Woodend fire station we are about to open our brand new, purpose built clinic in Woodend’s Ravenswood development. With lots of parking and space within the building we are looking forward to moving into the new premises. Keep a watch out for our grand opening. We will let you know the date soon. The original premises on the Main Road will remain open for business as usual for the moment. 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
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