The Woodpecker - July 2023

Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus – Change of ‘Guard’

Lions Clubs New Zealand - We Serve

Thursday 22 June was Lions Change -Over night at The Good Home Pegasus when the incoming Officers made an oath to confirm that they will fulfil their elected roles for the following year. Photo shows the new President Jeff TaylorHayhurst who takes over from outgoing President John Canton.

Who are Lions?

Lions are ordinary people from all walks of life who enjoy getting together and doing good things. We are kind and generous people who want to help.

That’s why we work on projects to improve our communities and protect the environment. We get enormous satisfaction from the knowledge that what we do DOES make a difference. We also enjoy friendship and fun while doing so. Whenever Lions club members get together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. Because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy. Lions Clubs New Zealand is part of a global organisation with 1.4 million members in 208 Cont’d on Pg 11

Woodend Vet Clinic has an experienced, dedicated veterinary care team that offers a compassionate, personal service. They take great pride in getting to know both patients and their owners well.

Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou

As we move past the shortest day of the year we look forward to longer days and once passed the worst of the winter that’s yet to come, we are still one step nearer to spring. This month I wanted to reflect on an anniversary, a 5th anniversary. July 2018 was the first edition I did upon taking on the Editor role for The Woodpecker Community Trust. It’s certainly been a journey, moving from an average of 24-28- page monochrome magazine to a full-colour magazine with a minimum of 40 pages. I’ve seen many changes and all for the better; more community groups sharing their achievements and updates and lots more advertisers with new ones coming on board every month.

It’s been an exciting journey and one which has been interesting and enjoyable.

Lowlight was having to come to terms with the software when I started, whereas the highlights are getting to grips with the software and giving back to the community as well as feeling more a part of it. I’ve gotten to know so many wonderful new people involved in business and in the community and being part of sharing this with the readers has been incredible.

In the last five years our distribution has also increased by 50% primarily due to new houses being built in Pegasus and Ravenswood. Of course the added value is for the advertisers in that they receive a greater reach! The last piece of news I’d like to share with you is that we have a new Treasurer. Her name is Nicole and whilst she won’t be elected to the board until our July meeting, we are thrilled to confirm she has accepted the role. I hope to be able to share more about her in the next edition of The Woodpecker. We rely so much on the volunteer help from all of the team at The Woodpecker Community Trust, so this is absolutely great news. It also means Ian Lennie will be able to hang up his ’Treasurer’s hat’ and concentrate on his Chairperson role. Ian has undertaken the Treasurer role for some time and has done an amazing job. I’m sure he’s very pleased to hang that ‘hat’ up!

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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.

KAIAPOI ART EXPO

SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 JULY • 10AM TO 5PM

RIVERVIEW LOUNGE, KAIAPOI CLUB, GOLD COIN ENTRY

GUEST ARTIST: SAM YOUNG

Come check out hundreds of artworks from 140 local artists all under one roof including painting, photography, ceramics, woodwork and more.

PLUS for something a little different on Saturday get involved in an interactive art display before visiting Blackwell’s carpark, host once again to the now famous Live Ice Sculpting event from 12.30pm followed by the Fire and Ice Market kicking off at 4.30pm.

www.kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz

SCHOOL EXPO

Ashley Rakahuri

Kaiapoi Borough

Kaiapoi High

Kaiapoi North

Oxford Area

Rangiora Borough

Rangiora High

Rangiora New Life

Sefton

St Joseph’s Catholic, Rga

St Patrick’s School

Te Kura o Tuahiwi

Te Matauru Primary

Tihiraki North Loburn

Waimakariri Homeschools

West Eyreton

Woodend School

PAK’N SAVE RANGIORA

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.

Woodend Tennis Club

Winter tennis is fun! 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 we also have a lot of laughs.

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 (best option) or landline 03 313 9405.

If you are not on our message system, check with me before you come down in case we have had to cancel. Looking forward to seeing you support your local club.

The Waimakariri Event Fund

Are you wanting to start a new event in Waimakariri? Are you trying to grow an existing event in Waimakariri? Applicants are now being invited to apply for up to $5,000 towards promotion or coordination of events that clearly demonstrate economic and / or community benefit to the Waimakariri District. The current funding round is open 1 August to 31 August 2023. Check out the criteria and apply online at https:// enterprisenorthcanterbury.co.nz/ event-funding/waimakariri-event-fund/ or E: events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz

The Waimakariri Event Fund is WDC funding administered by ENC.

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

CELEBRATIONS – Dr Janet Robinson and Dr John Dehn opened Pegasus Medical Centre 10 years ago, first practicing out of the now community rooms for 2 years then built the wonderful facility we are in today. We celebrated with the team by having a cake for morning tea.

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., 1 week until appointment). Please note we still follow safe and responsible medical practice and you may need to make an appointment if request is declined. So the more time you can allow for requesting medication, the smaller chance of you being inconvenienced.

FLU VACCINES – Did you know the flu vaccines is fully funded for children 6-months to 12-years. Please book your child in with the nurse today if they haven’t had their flu vaccine

WINTER VIRAL ILLNESSES – It’s that time of the year again with lots of viral illnesses spreading throughout our community, these can often be managed at home. Helpful information and online links: Phone Healthline 0800 611 116 or www.healthinfo.org.nz or www.kidshealth.org.nz/flu-influenza or https://flufree.co.nz/content/uploads/2018/05/Coping-with-flu-at-home2018_web.pdf

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)

STAFFING UPDATE – In the coming winter months unfortunately cold / flu and covid will have a significant impact on our practice affecting our reception, nurse and doctor workforce. This means some days there will be limited appointments available and we may start to get booke d out a week + in advance. When we have limited capacity, we will do our best to meet your needs but sometimes may refer you or your whanau to an urgent care facility like 24hour surgery following triage We strongly suggest you book your routine appointm ents and review your medication supply well in advance to ensure an appointment is made that suits your plans. Please bear with us over the next few months while we do our best to provide you with timely care

KEEPING US ALL WELL- We will be exercising a higher level of infection control within the practice so your co -operation with this would be appreciated, please continue to wear a mask within the practice. In a medical emergency, and if acutely unwell don’t hesitate to dial 111.

WELCOME Dr Guillaume Hyron – seeing patients Tuesday to Fridays weekly. Dr Hyron has 12 years’ experience as a GP, initially in Paris France and over the past 3-years in New Caledonia.

“Bonjour! A new chapter has opened here for me at Pegasus, I will settle here in North Canterbury with my wife and young son. So far, I have been warmly welcomed and I hope that in return I’ll be able to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the PMC patients. I look forward to meeting with you all ☺.”

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

Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus Report president.

woodendpegasus@ lionsclubs.org.nz

Annually The Lions Clubs of New Zealand offer youth from 16 to 21 years of age (as at 1 December in the year of the competition), the opportunity to participate in a national public speaking contest.

This Year we sponsored Aaliyah

Raja of Kaiapoi High School in the competition held recently in Rangiora. Congratulations to her as she became the 202e District runner up. What a wonderful achievement, she proved to be a fabulous speaker with knowledge and drive! She truly gave her best shot and we are proud of her achievement.

Pictured below is Aaliyah being presented with her Certificate and prize from Past District Governor, Lion John Whyte. Finally: Say what you want about waitresses, but they bring a lot to the table. President John

Membership Deals

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Sep2023 Feb2025 (Newmembersonly)

Summer 6 Months $385

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Flexible payment options available. Both offers include some FREE rounds at three other golf courses.

Phone: (03) 3277320 or Email: info@kaiapoigolf.co.nz

Whether you’re an experienced golfer or a novice, come and enjoy the great fun and friendship membership at Kaiapoi offers. We have a quality 18 hole golf course and fully catered Bar/Café/Restaurant.

Don’t delay, join today!

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Nau mae haere mai from the rangers at Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust. Over the past couple of months our team has been busy planning some exciting new projects at Tūhaitara Coastal Park, many of which include opening up overgrown areas, planting native trees and expanding our network of biota nodes throughout the park. The areas that have been cleared were extremely dense and covered in a tangle of blackberry, thistle, broom, and many other types of invasive weeds. Now that this space has been opened up, our team will be organising some upcoming volunteer planting days and the dates will be

released in the next few weeks.

We have been busy brush cutting and planting hundreds of native trees along the trails at Pines Beach wetland. Our newest biota node which is still in its early stages can be located near our pā harakeke. While we had the digger hired, we cleared some ground at Gladstone to make room for a tōtara forest. We think that this will be a special planting and would love to get the community involved to help us plant these forest giants! Another project that we have been working on and which is in its early stages, is an installation of a fish passage. Fish passages are extremely important as they allow native freshwater fish to complete their lifecycles by connecting habitats and allowing for migration. Studies show that half of New Zealand’s freshwater networks and waterways are partially or fully inaccessible to migratory fish. Man-made barriers such as culverts, weirs and dams can block migration paths for native fish species i.e., eel and whitebait species such as īnanga, kōaro and kōkopu. If native fish are unable to access waterways to reach their destination and complete their

Tūhaitara Coastal Park

lifecycle, it is likely their numbers will reduce, or they may be lost from a stream completely.

Our Instagram account has been updated. If you would like to keep up to date with our activities at the park, please follow us at: tkot_ friendsoftuhaitarapark

To hear about our upcoming planting days and important dates please visit our Facebook page: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Photo 1 - Picking up native plants from Wai-ora’s nursery

Photo 2 - Excavating our newest biota node in the park

Photo 3 - One of Tūhaitara Coastal Park’s many waterways which connects to a larger freshwater network

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Woodend Methodist Church

Darryn, our Minister is on Study Leave for July, so we have a variety Ministers /Lay Preachers leading our services at 9am at the Woodend Methodist Church.

• Sunday 2 July – Our former Superintendent Rev. Kathryn Walters

• Sunday 9 July– Rev. Norman West

• Sunday 16 July– Margaret Woodcock

• Sunday 23 July– Rev. Cornelia

Grant / Rev. Stuart Grant

Woodend Movie AfternoonWednesday 5 July 2023

Movie: ‘The Help’ - This is a 2011 period drama recounting the story of a young white woman and aspiring journalist Eugenia ‘Skeeter’ Phelan. It focuses on her relationship with two black maids during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963. It brings to light the challenges and discrimination that African American people faced. Time: 1 pm Gold coin donation and afternoon tea will be served.

Parish fundraiser - Sunday 16 July at 2pm - $10.00.

Singalong afternoon of old-time songs at Rangiora Methodist Church. We now have a lovely variety of meeting rooms available to the community for a low rental, as a weekly or a one-off venue. There is a hall, two foyers, a small room, and a small kitchen with toilet facilities available. Any enquiries contact Kaye at the Rangiora Trinity Office, 176 King Street, Rangiora, ph: 313 3448 or email rangioramethodist@gmail.com

Who found Mr Woody Woodpecker last month?

Isaac Aged 4 and his cousin Chloe Aged 3, Ravenswood were super excited to find Mr Woody! Sent in by Mel Kime (right).

Cousins Chloe Dalton Aged 9 and Alexandra Withers Aged 7 enjoying time with their Nanny and Pops at Pegasus found Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Gavin and Claire Withers (left)

Ashton Jory Age 8, Woodend. Sent in by Lucinda Jory (right) Laura Gauld age 10 from Woodend

– sent in by Sam Gauld (bottom left)

My girls, Evie 9 and Pippa 7, Woodend found Mr Woody Woodpecker – sent in by Sarah Harris (bottom middle)

Mabon Rowe, 5 years, Woodend - Sent in by Jonathon Rowe (bottom right)

Labour achievements

in North Canterbury

A total of $4.7 million provided to schools in the Waimakariri District as part of the School Investment Package to assist in upgrading classrooms, sports facilities and playgrounds

$4.1 million allocated to protecting the Puharakekenui/Styx River as a viable spring-fed river ecosystem as part of the Jobs for Nature Program

$11 million given to shovel-ready projects in Waimakariri, including Ashley/Rakahuri river protection & fairway management and Kaiapoi community flood protection

$5.7 million allocated from the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund to Rangiora for transport and water reform projects, to accelerate the delivery of around 1,300 affordable homes

Affordable Water Reforms will save Waimakariri households

$2,430, or 50% a year, by 2054

A net gain of 43 public houses, with 76 in the pipeline (compared to a net loss of 7 public houses under the previous National Government)

180 students in the Waimakariri District benefiting from Ka Ora, Ka Ako (Healthy School Lunches Program)

$3.96 million for delivering strategic cycling networks around Waimakariri, including Woodend to Kaiapoi/Woodend to Pegasus cycleways, wayfinding for the new walking and cycling connections, and completing gaps for on road cycle lanes in Rangiora

Work on a $41 million project to improve road safety in Waimakariri began in December 2022. $35 million of this will go towards the stretch of SH1 between Saltwater Creek and the Cam River/Ruataniwha. These safety improvements, including flexible median barriers and wide centrelines, will help reduce the risk along this increasingly busy highway corridor

Completed the $290 million Northern Corridor motorway and shared path to connect the Waimakariri district to St Albans in December 2020

Labour list MP based in North Canterbury

Authorised by Dan Rosewarne MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

03 382 1195 dan.rosewarne.mp@parliament.govt.nz

Dan Rosewarne

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Seiko-Kai Karate Academy

Another medal haul for members of Seiko-Kai Karate Academy at this year’s Canterbury Classic Karate Tournament held at West Melton Community Centre.

Ruby Wilson performed brilliantly against some of New Zealand’s best karateka in Kumite and secured a hard fought Bronze medal in the Premier Division. She followed up with another Bronze medal in the Open Kata and went on to compete against teammate Holly Taw who was competing in the Premier Kata Division for the first time to fight for Bronze.

Jake (The Cobra) Dale took Gold in the Open Kata followed by Bronze in the intermediate kata section.

James Deline took Silver in Kumite and followed up with a well-earned Bronze in kata for his section.

Lucy Edwards continues to impress taking Silver in both kata and kumite. Dani Falconer has been training extra classes in preparation for the competition and did herself proud by taking Silver in kata.

Vincent Taw won a couple of early rounds in the Intermediate Kumite Division but would eventually come short in a very closely fought Bronze bout.

Levi Deline was competing for the first time and went on to win his first bought in kumite, but narrowly missed out on a bronze. Likewise Ben Mullink gave a great account of himself in the kumite section to win his first bout. His next opponent went through to the next round beating him by a single point.

Sensei Dan Visker said “What I have witnessed today from our team is unbelievable in terms of where we have come from and how the Club has grown in regard to their individual developments. We have an incredible Team Spirit at the Dojo (training Hall) and I am super proud of all the competitors today. Each of them made the medal positions, and those who narrowly missed out on one today, will undoubtedly be successful at the next competition if they continue to train hard. I would like to thank the parents for providing additional support and particularly to Ioan Edwards, who assisted as Coach when we had more than opponent team member competing.”

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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.

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

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

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Can you believe that seven years have already passed since Parkrun held their first event at Lake Pegasus? We had our first event in June 2016

Zealand. This is great for us, and it is also great for our very supportive community here in North Canterbury. parkrun is all about community. That’s why we do what we do – we want more of our locals to come out and walk, jog, or run the 5K course. There are many benefits to doing regular exercise and we try to make it as fun and as social as possible.

with 61 participants, we have had 328 parkrun’s in Pegasus Town and the finish line has been crossed over 24,000 times!

In June 2023 we celebrated our 7th birthday with a Mad Hatters Tea Party themed event. It was a hoot, and all 116 participants had a fantastic time! Many of the regulars and visiting parkrunners dressed up in character, and baked goodies for the occasion. We even had tea for all the participants at the finish!

We have lots of photos and videos on our Facebook page so perhaps log on and look if you have a spare moment. Fortunately, at Pegasus we have some very colourful characters and as a result our themed events attract visitors from all around New

We know that it can be daunting if you are not in the best of shape, but our event is for everyone. You don’t have to be fast, and you don’t have to have previous experience. You don’t have to walk with anybody or talk with anybody. All you need to do is show up, do the walk, jog, or run and we will email you afterwards with your result. You may even bring your dog!

Pictures Parkrun has a very social Facebook and Instagram presence so perhaps give us a look! You can also check out our website at parkrun. co.nz to find out more about how it works.

Go on – give it a try! You won’t be disappointed!

Pegasus parkrun

PEGASUUS COMM UNITY NEWS

2023 PEGASUS RESIDENTS’ GROUP INC. (PRGI) AGM

We encourage all our PRGI members and Pegasus community to attend our AGM, where we will be giving an update on the last 12 months and what our focus is for the coming year. Please remember that only current 2023/2024 paid members have speaking rights at the AGM.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY 19 JULY 2023

TIME: Doors open 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start

WHERE: Pegasus Bay School Hall, Solander Rd, Pegasus

GUEST SPEAKER:

Paul Croft, CEO at Infinity Investment Group is our guest speaker on the night. He will give an update on Ravenswood including residential section sales and construction plans, the new retail precinct next to New World due to open in July 2023, the development of the commerc ial area including Harvey Norman, and the future of the new town centre.

PEGASUS YOUTH COMMITTEE

Our PRGI team have been working with our new Pegasus Youth Committee and is planning to run the first youth event which is a movie night. Once the date, time and location have been locked in, we will let you know.

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTRE –COMMUNITY EMERGENCY HUB

Our Community Emergency Hub volunteers recently undertook further training at the Community Centre which involved an exercise reenacting an emergency scenario. This enabled our team to get familiar with how the Hub would operate and what each role entails before we open it up to the wider community.

Next steps are to invite our community and community groups who would like to come on board as volunteers and join our team and undertake training, so we have a strong resource to draw on in times of emergency. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know via email

COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC)

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

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTREJP DROP-IN SESSIONS

Saturday 1st and 15th July Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury

is pleased to welcome Jill (Big) and Izzy (Little) to the whānau! Jill is the newest youth mentor to join our dedicated team of volunteers and will take part in our School-Based Mentoring Programme. Visiting Izzy’s school once a week for just one hour, Jill will spend quality, one-on-one time with Izzy, shooting hoops, baking and playing board games, all while getting to know each other.

NORTH CANTERBURY

We are delighted to let you know about two new services that Citizens Advice Bureau is offering.

Free Community Law Canterbury Legal Clinic

We are partnering with Community Law Canterbury to provide a weekly free legal clinic in our office every Monday. It will run from 9.30am to 2pm and clients will have up to 45 minutes with the lawyer. This is a drop-in clinic as well as by appointment. There are some areas that Community Law doesn’t cover so please get in touch for further information and / or to book an appointment.

School-Based Mentoring is a great option for employers to support our programme by allowing their staff to take one hour off each week to mentor a child in their community. Do you have one hour to give each week?

Have you thought about mentoring? Please get in touch today to find out how you can make a difference. Call 03 310 7004 or email northcanterbury@bbbs.nz

We’d like to acknowledge the seven local firms who have provided a fortnightly clinic for many years in conjunction with CAB. These firms have been generous with their time and expertise and their continued service to our community via the clinics is greatly appreciated. The appointments are fortnightly on a Wednesday and last for 10 minutes. Bookings are essential.

Supplementary Health Transport service

The other new service we’re offering concerns transport for older people in our community who may have mobility issues, that can’t be catered for by the St John health shuttle, or their appointment times are outside those required by the health shuttle. This is a partnership between Citizens

Advice Bureau North Canterbury, Presbyterian Support, Salvation Army and the North Canterbury Minibus Trust.

The CAB’s role in this service is to take the bookings and send on the information. If possible, the health shuttle should be the first option. All clients are encouraged to take a support person and if they have mobility issues, they must have a support person.

About Us

If you or someone you know needs information, advice or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re here to help. All our services are free and confidential, and no question is too big or too small. Our office is open between 9.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

You’ll 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

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Woodend - Sefton Community Board

Updates from June meeting - Full reports at waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings/minutes-and-agendas

• Update on the Waikuku Beach drainage investigations and action plan .

• Approved the planting plan for Park Terrace, Waikuku Beach to plant natives where the macrocarpa hedge was removed . The Board has approved $9,090 for the replanting with the remainder from Council and is scheduled to take place this planting season.

• New bus shelters planned during next couple of years.

• Olearia Lane is the name for a new right of way off Eders Road , Woodend New playground in Ravenswood worth a visit

The new playground in Crossley Avenue has a half basketball court, pump track, mini tramps, picnic area, swings, kick-about area, slide and toilets. Thanks to Ravenswood Developments Ltd, it is proving a real hit.

Like to come and speak at a meeting

An individual or group can speak to the Board with advance notice. This could be to update us about something or to highlight an issue. Recently we have heard from the Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare group, and a local resident concerned at the Waka Kotahi proposed median barrier. This resulted in a meeting being organised with the neighbouring residents and Waka Kotahi . If you are interested, please email Com.Board@wmk.govt.nz or phone Shona at 021 0231 6152.

Our next meeting – all are welcome

Monday 10th July starting at 5.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre. Contact us – more information about the Board and our contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/your -council/council-boards-and-committees/woodendsefton-community-board

If you would like to know what will be discussed at each meeting check out the Board Facebook page or the agenda at waimakariri.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings/minutes-and-agendas around the Thursday of the previous week. WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST

Woodend ~ Pegasus ~ Waikuku

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW GOING THROUGH A TOUG H PATCH?

If you or someone you know are not able to do maintenance work around your property because of ill health or other barriers please get in touch. We have access to a generous team of volunteers who are looking to help out those in need in the Woodend – Pegasus community. Contact Waiora Links for more detail. Phone Ronel on 021 072 4636 or email waioralinks@gmail.com

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA:

Woodend Sefton Community Board Chair

Shona Powell was our guest speaker again, as our previously booked speaker was unwell. Shona gave a great update on several local issues. We were delighted to have Councillors Philip Redmond and Brent Cairns join us and chip in with the info sharing. Also present were Kim and Miranda from Ravenswood Developments Ltd, a key supporter of the Waiora Links Community Trust. Miranda gave a quick update on some Ravenswood happenings and we will get them back on a future occasion for more on that area.

The next Ronel's Community Cuppa will be at 10am on Wednesday 12th July with Brent Cairns as our guest speaker to talk about his work on Food Forests. Mark your calendar now!

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA

Free Morning Tea for Residents of Woodend/Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku - 10.00am, Wednesday 12th July 2023

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

Email: waioralinks@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Waioralinks

Below: Dennis was the winner of the Good Home Pegasus voucher, which was drawn by Miranda (l) and Shona (r)

Matt has been with us now for about 18 months (Covid getting in the way for a bit) - firstly coming along to training nights on Monday to see what was involved, then training intensively with our training team and members of the Brigade. Matt has proved to be a valuable Member and successfully passed his 7-day recruit course on the 26 May. You will see that part of the reason he joined was after helping a Family in a Motor Vehicle Accident. These past few days, we were called out to two very traumatic Motor Vehicle Accidents and Matt was on the Fire Appliance for the first call and our Support Vehicle for the second. He acquitted himself extremely well, working alongside our members on what were very difficult calls. We have asked him to write a bit about himself and why he joined the Brigade. “Hi, I’m Matt Selway.

As a part time stay at home Dad of two young children, and a part time Early Childhood Educator, I am proud to be

able to now add Volunteer Firefighter to that list.

I was motivated to join the brigade after an experience I had witnessing a

car crash while driving. I stopped to help and was able to get down a small bank and help a mother and her two children safely out of their vehicle. Being able to provide support to the Community in this way was something I wanted to continue.

My training journey over the past 18 months has been helped along by an amazing training team who went above and beyond to ensure I was set up with all the core skills needed every step of the way.”

If you are interested in finding out more about our Brigade, particularly if you are available during the day – come down on a Monday Nights training at 7pm or give our Chief, Shayne Robinson a call on 021 286 6574; meet the team and see how you can contribute.

This month, we would like to introduce our very new firefighter, Matt Selway.

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.

Community Foot Care Clinic

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

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday 1 July 9.30am - 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 This month’s market is supporting the Anglican church in Kondoa, Tanzania

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!

1/8th advertising space?

That’s this size! Up to 30 words available - no logos. Interested? Email Debs on: debs.thewoodpecker@ outlook.co.nz

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.

With over 20 years experience: Design & Build New Homes, Decking &

Renovations.

p 021 462 001 or 0800 335 879 - Pegasus, North Canterbury e admin@chrisdelurybuilders.com www.chrisdelurybuilders.com

Lions Club

Woodend

Pegasus

Recycling

We collect used eyeglasses, wine tops, aluminium cans or old & foreign coins at –Waikuku Beach Hall - Market Days-

Next dates - 1 July & 12 August

Donations to Kidney Kids & HU4K

Time – 11.00am to 2.00pm

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/KaiapoiCommunity-Garden

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 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

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 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

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

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 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

Is your Community Group or Club in the Community Contacts and are the details correct?

Please check if your community group or club is listed and if so are the details correct. If not, please email the Editor on debs. thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

Mayor Dan Gordon Column

As I write this column, I can’t quite believe we are more than halfway through the year. We are past the shortest day and looking forward to celebrating Matariki and the school holidays.

We have also recently celebrated Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week.

Council’s Community Team estimates that there are 1.5 million hours of volunteering in the Waimakariri District each year – which is outstanding. Without the support of those who generously give of their time, our community could not function as well as it does. Our volunteers are involved in a range of vital activities and services in our District including sport, youth, church, family, education, community, earthquake response, fire service, and arts. I would like to acknowledge the substantial commitment of the unsung heroes who work quietly in the background, making our community a better place to live.

I would also like to make special mention of the Woodend Fire Brigade who along with other brigades, attended the tragic car accidents in Sefton recently.

Those situations are extremely difficult for Brigade members, and I know I speak on behalf of the whole District when I say we are all very grateful to

our volunteer fire fighters for their service to our communities.

There has been some good news for those of us who drive electric vehicles. Meridian have confirmed they have finished installation of a 50kW DC EV charger at Woodend Community Centre and at Pearson Park in Oxford.

The installations of the new charging stations are part of an agreement between the Waimakariri District Council and Meridian to create publicly accessible EV charging stations on Council land.

The first stage of the roll out provided AC Charging stations in Woodend and Oxford.

The AC charger is typically installed at locations where drivers will be parked for longer durations such as cafes, libraries, community facilities and retail areas.

The new DC Charging stations will provide drivers with fast charging options.

The EV chargers are fully owned and operated by Meridian who also cover the full cost of the equipment and installation. Council licenses access to the land in Council-owned carparks. I welcome contact from anyone who needs assistance or has an issue they may want to discuss.

Email me at dan.gordon@wmk.govt. nz or phone 021 906 437.

I’m here to help.

beware!

Keep pets indoors and away from surfaces being treated with moss and mould cleaning products.

Cool and damp weather can make our drives slippery with moss and slime, but before treating those areas, think of our pets. Those products can be very harsh to unprotected feet and pads. Please remember to rinse off these products thoroughly as they can cause nasty foot burns as well as damaging the mouth as they are licked off the feet.

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

24 hour emergency care for clients