The Woodpecker - June 2023

Youngest assistant deliverer for The Woodpecker!

As you know we are always on the lookout for more deliverers in our distribution areas. Usually we say things like if you’re a dog walker, have a dog, like walking, love meeting people, or just want to help out a registered charity doing a monthly volunteer role, this is the job for you.

However, we recently heard of a great story in that one of our Woodend deliverers, a mum (Karen) of a young boy (Noa) takes her son with her when she is delivering The Woodpecker. To encourage to him do this she gives him

some ‘pocket money’ for ‘helping her’ and he loves doing it too! The purpose of sharing this story is that now we have another angle we can invite or encourage someone to be a volunteer, i.e. if you’re a mum of small children, you could have them accompany you on your delivery rounds. and encourage them to see that volunteering is a great thing to do for a wonderful cause. If you’re interested in becoming a deliverer please email the Editor on debs.thewoodpecker@ outlook.co.nz

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Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou

Welcome to the first day of winter. Like me, you are probably feeling the year is disappearing faster than ever! This month I wanted to focus on The Woodpecker’s growth in terms of distribution and print numbers.

Waikuku Deliverer and Increase in Distribution – Up until this month, we have been delivering to Waikuku via the shop mainly due to our inability to secure a designated Waikuku deliverer. I’m pleased to say we now have one which is great news! Due to this, we now have the ability to deliver to all households in the area which means increasing our print numbers by 400 to 4,000 to accommodate the additional copies being delivered.

Increase in Advertisers – We know there are many local businesses in the area and lots in the Waikuku area, and so hope that more local businesses will consider advertising especially when they receive their own copy.

You too can play your part by sharing The Woodpecker with others. If you know of someone who has a business or even a community club or group that you feel would benefit from some publicity and awareness, please ask them to email me.

Treasurer role – You may also have seen our advert for a volunteer treasurer the last two months. Our treasurer Ian Lennie has undertaken this role for several years and as at our

AGM felt this role should be passed to someone else. I’m pleased to say we have managed to find ourselves a wonderful lady who is going to take this role on starting shortly. Her profile will be featured in next month’s magazine.

AGM – A couple of weeks ago The Woodpecker Community Trust held its AGM which was well attended with 11 visitors in attendance. We had a couple of changes on the board, namely the Woodend Community Association representative, Mark Paterson and Heidi Wood. PRGI representative join our board. We welcome them with open arms and sadly say a fond farewell to the outgoing representatives Doug Wethey and Roger Rule. We also had another member leave our board, Ian McGregor who due to work constraints was no longer able to continue. We have a strong, active and supportive board led by our Chair Ian Lennie and look forward to another great year running The Woodpecker. 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.

North Canterbury Clubs - Workshop

In May, the Woodend Friendship Club once again hosted a Workshop at which representatives from the seven North Canterbury FNZI Friendship clubs met to discuss issues, raise concerns and share ideas and suggestions.

The meeting room for the Workshop at the Woodend Community Centre was set up to ensure that approx. 30 club officers and committee members were seated at individual tables, in groups relating to their respective roles, e.g. president, secretary, treasurer, newsletter editor, outings and guest speaker organisers. A nominated member from each table took notes relating to the topics discussed. Following the allotted time for discussion each scribe (reporter) was invited to share their notes with the entire group.

The aim of the Workshop was to encourage communication between the FNZI Friendship member clubs, to help officers and committee members become more aware of their roles and to discuss issues being faced by similar groups and clubs, i.e. falling membership, unable to form a committee, cost of outings, etc.

Maxeen Dzenis, President of the Woodend Friendship Club, and club members provided and served morning tea prior to the meeting. Jack Dzenis, recently appointed as the FNZI Councillor for the Northern South Island district, and current VicePresident of the Woodend Friendship Club was a guest at the meeting and spoke about his role as a Councillor.

Jack’s district includes clubs from as far north as Takaka to Waimate in the south. Other guests were Ivan Shaw (FNZI North Canterbury Area Rep.) and Rosemarie Shaw (FNZI Centre Administrator). Maxeen and fellow members of her club were thanked for their contribution towards a successful event. A vote of thanks was given to Rosemarie and Ivan who have now relinquished their respective FNZI Friendship roles.

Feedback from the meeting was positive; attendees feel better informed about their respective roles; sharing of club newsletters encouraged and suggestions for guest speakers and club outings appreciated. FNZI Friendship clubs are non-sectarian, non-political nor are they service clubs; their aim is to encourage the semi-retired and retired to meet and socialise in the company of like-minded others.

Friendship New Zealand Incorporated (FNZI)

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.

MUM AND DAD

Is your son or daughter going to feature in The Woodpecker next month because they found Mr Woody Woodpecker?

No matter how many children find him, their photo, name, age and location will be published! What are you waiting for?

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

Community Contacts Page

Is your Club or Group listed?

Is your Club or Group listed correcty?

If you are reading the Community Contacts page and notice a group, club or charity isn’t listed, let them know or let us know.

Or perhaps you notice the details are incorrect in the Community Contacts page. Please do let us know and we can update your details.

All you need to do is to contact our Editor, Debs.

Email: Debs on debs.

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Found Mr Woody Woodpecker entrants - May

TOP LEFT: Anki Van Der Merwe, aged 10, and her two friends Eva, aged 9 and Mark, aged 10, Pegasus found Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Gert Van Der Merwe

TOP RIGHT: Maddison Bangma, aged 5, Woodend found Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Stephanie Whitehouse

MIDDLE LEFT: My daughter, Stella Le Cren, aged 4, Woodend Beach found Mr Woody Woodpecker for the first time, all by herself. She was very proud as her sister usually finds it first. Sent in by Renee Hughes

BOTTOM LEFT: Cai Squires, aged 7, Woodend; sent in by Clare Robinson

BOTTOM RIGHT: Marcel Jones aged 6, Woodend; sent in by Seth

Jones

St Barnabas Church Update

During May, St Barnabas was the venue for the funeral of Reverend Ken Davy, who has been associated with St Barnabas for many years. It was Ken who saw us through the early years of Woodend / Pegasus becoming a Parish in its own right; his faith, wisdom and humility got us through some difficult times, especially when combined with his wonderful sense of humour.

Ken continued his association with St Barnabas to the end if you picked up a pew sheet right up until 14 May you would have seen his name in the list of clergy for the parish. RIP Ken, you were greatly loved and will be very much missed.

We will be holding two additional services in the next few weeks. The first, titled Come Holy Spirit, is on 28 May; sadly by the time this goes to print it will already have taken place, we will let you know how it went. The other is on 17 June and is a Prayer and Reflection service. We will still be holding our usual services, 9.30am for a more traditional service followed by morning tea; then a contemporary service at 11.00am with children’s groups, followed by a light lunch. This month’s Ladds and Lattes coffee morning was cancelled this month as Ken’s funeral took precedence; normally we meet at the Flat White in Pegasus, on the third Friday of the month.

There is plenty of chatting and laughter, as well as coffee and food! We welcome all new friends here and we’d love to see you too. In the meantime, enjoy the sun whilst it lasts!

Woodend Methodist Church Report

The movie on Wednesday 7 June at 1pm will be a romance / comedy

‘Definitely Maybe’.

Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother.

Will flashes back to 1992 and recounts his romances with three women, changing their names so that his daughter must guess which one became his wife.

Entry will be a gold coin donation. Afternoon tea will be provided. Woodend weekly church service is held on Sundays at 9am, everyone welcome.

Our minister is Darryn Hickling phone 022 675 7391.

Rangiora Trinity office hours are Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 9.45am to 1.45pm, Thursday 10am to 1pm.

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, or telephone 313 3448 or email us at rangioramethodist@gmail. com

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.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury would like to thank everyone who attended and supported The BIG Breakfast Fundraiser on 3 May!

Sponsored by long-time supporters PAK’nSAVE Rangiora and hosted by rugby legend Frank Endacott, guests

Local Business Consultant and Coach, Debs Taylor-Hayhurst and her match, Milly, also took to the stage to share heartfelt tales from their mentoring journey.

Over $14,000 was raised on the morning, funds which will be invested

enjoyed a buffet breakfast and scrumptious treats from The Sugar Room, and took part in an exciting live auction with Linda Warren-Davey and were humbled to hear the truly inspirational story of Guest Speaker Matt Brown of My Fathers Barbers and She Is Not Your Rehab.

straight back into the North Canterbury community, matching vulnerable tamariki with safe and trusted adult role models.

Meet Senior Fire Fighter Stu Monson.

Senior Fire Fighter Stu

Monson is married to partner Nyree and has four adult children. His work involves building and repairing swimming pools. This is what he had to say about joining the Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade. “After talking to a friend in 2012, I went along to an open night at the Woodend Volunteer Fire Station.

Not long after, I joined the Brigade and one of my first training exercises was a controlled house burn in Woodend, which encouraged me to get proficient and enrol for my 7-day recruit course. On the Course, we learnt hose and ladder skills, BA (breathing apparatus) use and Live Fire training amongst other things.

This was followed up with consolidation at Monday night’s training at the Station. I have since completed other courses, including Qualified Fire Fighter, Motor Vehicle Accident Course, Light Emergency Response Driver, and currently after attending the latest course hold the rank of Senior Fire Fighter. Over this time, I have learnt valuable

life skills and have enjoyed helping the Community when needed”.

All our members are valued for what they bring and the time they spend at the Brigade. If you think this is something you are interested in and are available during the day, please contact our Chief Fire Officer Shayne Robinson 027 207 7819.

Woodend Tennis Club

It may be autumn, but we are still playing.

Come and join us at:

Wednesday evening social tennisUnder 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

Eric - mobile 021 292 7004

Looking forward to seeing you.

Support your local club.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Community Foot Care Clinic

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

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 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

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!

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

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Mayor Dan Gordon Update

and I met with Pegasus and Waikuku residents along with Community Board Chair Shona Powell and Council’s Roading Portfolio Holder Cr Philip Redmond, to discuss the proposed Woodend safety improvements.

I was deeply saddened by the recent passing of a wonderful stalwart of our District – Michael Blackwell.

Michael made a huge contribution to Kaiapoi and the Waimakariri community, especially through the iconic Blackwells Department Store, his role with the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee and his passion for the environment.

Michael was instrumental in lobbying for Council’s recent purchase of a Lineside Road property that has significant potential to better the water quality of the Kaiapoi River.

I personally received a call from Michael who was then unwell in hospital … that didn’t deter him from advocating strongly.

He was delighted to learn that Council had confirmed the purchase and I understand from his brother Andrew that he considered the Council acquiring this block as his biggest victory. Michael will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Recently, James Caygill – Director of Regional Relationships for Waka Kotahi

We discussed Waka Kotahi’s proposal of wire rope barriers being placed on the stretch of State Highway 1 between Pegasus and Waikuku.

The feedback we received at the meeting was that people are not in favour of wire rope barriers. The residents suggested a reduction of speed on that stretch of road to 60km and asked if that would negate a need for wire rope barriers. James Caygill suggested potentially it could, but Council endorsement of such a proposal would be required.

Council has since written to Waka Kotahi to express our concern about this plan including the lack of a safe crossing at the Pegasus / Ravenswood roundabout, the proposed reduction of lanes, and to have a single lane exit out of Pegasus.

We have asked Waka Kotahi to look at other options. I will update you when we get a response.

As always, 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.

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!

CONTACT: Debs - Editor debs.thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz

Cancer Society’s ‘Shoot for the Moon’ Challenge

Shoot 384 goals / baskets in your favourite sport, Raise $384, Why? Because it’s 384,000km to the Moon! For more information or to register www.shootforthemoon.org.nz

Woodend Garden Club

Visitors always welcome. The next meeting is 1.30pm at the Woodend Community Hall on Monday 19 June. The speaker will be Lesley Ottey who educates about environmental topics such as recycling & waste management.

May saw a very successful AGM followed by a wonderful lunch and a very entertaining fundraising auction. Maureen Day proved to be a budding auctioneer.

The Club will have their mid-Winter lunch at Five Stags on 17 July.

Anyone interested in joining or visiting for a day please contact:

Helen Power - President - 03 313 5749

Shirley Rogers - Vice President - 03 312 7988

Chris Sutherland – Secretary - 0274 555 708

Dear Community Readers

Our Year 7 & 8 girls participated in a Self Defence programme at school recently. We really appreciate the support from the Woodend Lions Club which has enabled us to run this programme. The instructor spoke highly of our girls.

helped make this event such a success.

They showed maturity, engagement, humour and a real commitment to their learning.

We held our Cross Country for our Years 5 - 8 students recently. It was so good to see students out there trying their best and having a great time. The parent support was awesome and

We are experiencing roll growth over most areas of the school and have just started our second new entrant class to enable us to keep our numbers down in these classrooms. If you have a child due to start school this year or next and have not as yet let us know, please go to our website and fill in the pre-enrolment for your child. www. woodend.school.nz This just helps with our planning and predictions for later this year and looking forward into 2024.

Woodend

School Team

Nga mihi nui Woodend School

2023 PRGI AGM NEW DATE & GUEST SPEAKER

We have moved our 2023 AGM to Wednesday 19 July. Our guest speaker is Paul Croft, CEO from Infinity Investment Group who are the developers for Ravenswood. At the meeting he will give us an update on the Ravenswood development. Mark this event in your calendar!

GLADSTONE DOG PARK

As many users of the Gladstone dog park will know, it has been looking a little worse for wear with gaps under the fences where dogs can escape, holes appearing in various locations in the park alongside a need for shelter for dog park users.

Woodend/Sefton Community Board were aware of the issues and have been discussing options. As part of that process, we had the opportunity to provide feedback from park users.

At our May PRGI committee meeting, Ian Fong, from the Woodend/Sefton Community Board advised that funding has been approved by the Council to improve the Pegasus Dog park.

Plans are being drawn up for improvements, and some repair work has already begun on the fences and filling in holes.

Thank you to the dog park users who have been proactive in voicing their concerns. We will continue to keep everyone updated as progress is made.

PEGASUS LAKE UPDATE

Te Mana Ora | Community and Public Health has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Pegasus Lake.

Regarding the lake trial, Templeton Group has advised us that the curtain used to divide the lake in the trial has been removed to comply with the resource management obligations associated with the trial period. The results are being compiled by the technical experts and Templeton will share these once they are fully reviewed and next steps identified.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

Not a member? Join us!

If you would like to become a PRGI member and support our work and activities in the community, please visit our website

COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC)

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

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTREJP DROP-IN SESSIONS

Saturday 03 June and 17 June. Time: 10.30am - 11.30am

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

Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus Report

Lions Clubs International was formed in 1917 by a Chicago business leader, Melvin Jones, who wondered what would happen if people put their talents to work improving their communities.As a result of his inspiration, 1.4

million men and women today are members of the world’s largest service club association.

Lions Clubs were introduced to New Zealand in 1955 with the first club established in Auckland. Today there are 9,500 members and

350 Lions Clubs in seven Districts throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. The Lions Club of Woodend (1985) and the Lions Club of Pegasus Town merged in 2021 to become the Lions Club of Woodend-Pegasus. At our last dinner meeting we welcomed a new member, Lion Richie to the Lions Club of WoodendPegasus.

Pictured (left) is Lion Anne, his sponsor, new Lion Richie, and Past District Governor, Lion Tracy who conducted the induction.

On Wednesday 24 April we again helped in the Local ANZAC commemoration at the Woodend War Memorial. Approx 250 people attended.

Pictured (left)is Lion Brian (RNZN) laying a wreath on behalf of the Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus. Finally, Mountains aren’t just funny, they’re hill areas! President John

EMAIL: president.

woodendpegasus@ lionsclubs.org.nz

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RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA: Woodend-Sefton Community Board Chair, Shona Powell, was our guest speaker at the May community cuppa, as Brent Cairns had a late change of plans and was unable to attend. Brent will join us to talk about food forests at a later date.

Top R: Shona presents The Good Home Pegasus voucher to the lucky draw winner.

Middle L: John, Barry, Hugh & Catherine were some of the volunteers at the Coronation themed May Cuppa

Above R: Ronel & the 3 student volunteers from Lincoln Uni.

Bottom L: Oswald (Woodend Cuppa guest), Shona & John.

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA

Free Morning Tea for Residents of Woodend/Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku - 10.00am, Wednesday 14th June 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

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.

Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter.

We would like to start off by saying a big THANK YOU to the Kiwi Gaming Foundation for suppling the Woodend Community Garden with a very sizeable grant so that more garden beds can be built and in return more vegetables can be grown.

Andy, the creator of our community garden is looking for people to help, to learn new skills, or to pass on their knowledge to others as the garden grows. If you have the time, please reach out to him at andyandsuechilds@xtra.co.nz

The Woodend Community Association is looking forward to the remainder of 2023, it will be full of new ideas and projects for us to help make Woodend a better place to live.

The projects we will be initiating are:

• Community Hangi – This will be in November in conjunction with the school. More details to come over the next few months

• Working with the council in getting

the trees cleared around the seating area at the Tennis courts by the school. Hopefully we will have it painted over the next month

• Refreshing the community notice board which is by the fruit and vege shop

• Continuing to pressure the need for safer roads in Woodend

• Assisting with the conception on the upgrading of facilities at Woodend Beach

• Applying for funding for Instalments of defibrillators at Woodend Beach and Pegasus Beach

• Working on setting up a ‘Woodend Emergency Community’ hub

• Setting up a community book exchange. We are currently discussing where it should be located and exploring how to house the books

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.

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.

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

Feel free to join us at our monthly meetings, the first Monday of every month, 6.30pm at the Community Centre.

Have a fabulous month of June. The Woodend Community Association

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday 3 June 9.30am - 1pm. Cnr Church St and 353 High Street. Cafe, BBQ, books, clothing, crafts and car boot sales.

Hosted by Anglican Parish of Rangiora. Text Robyn 021 276 1574. Email market@anglicanliferangiora. church

Funds raised given to local community organisations and overseas mission projects.

NORTH CANTERBURY

Our office is open between 9.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

At CAB North Canterbury, in addition to our face-to-face, phone and email services, we are proud to offer clinics for clients. They are all free and confidential.

Legal Clinic:

Our fortnightly legal clinic is for a 10-minute period and is by appointment only. The lawyer will help with information but do no other work for the client, such as writing a letter or making a phone call on their behalf. Seven legal firms make a staff member available for this clinic on a rostered basis over the year and we are grateful for their ongoing and long-standing support.

Budgeting Drop-In Clinic: This fortnightly clinic gives CAB clients the opportunity to discuss their budgeting needs and questions with a Financial Mentor from Budgeting Services North Canterbury. Appointments are for 15 minutes. We encourage clients to book however there is a drop-in option available as

well.

Immigration Clinic: This fortnightly clinic is by appointment only and gives CAB clients the opportunity to meet with a licenced immigration advisor who will help, advise and support clients to understand how to navigate the immigration application process. Appointments are for 15 minutes.

Employment Drop-In Clinic:

This clinic is run by a work broker from

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the Ministry of Social Development and the sessions will support those needing help finding employment, requiring advice on interview tips, or needing to speak about employment seeking goals.

Appointments are for 15 minutes. We encourage clients to book however there is a drop-in option available as well.

Whether you would like manicured lawns/gardens, a quick tidy up or ongoing lawn/garden maintenance we can help.

Quotes provided incl. WINZ

Contact Ron or Annette 027 319 6013 | 027 271 7187 ravanoosten@gmail.com

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.

You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Rangiora, or phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222 or send us an email northcanterbury@cab.org.nz.

Alison Highman Ear Nurse RN

Vera Setz Audiologist MNZAS

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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. 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. 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 – See if you fit the criteria for a funded flu vaccine www.health.govt.nz search flu vaccines. Unfunded flu vaccines cost $35. Book a slot with the nursing team.

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).

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 booked 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 appointments 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. Practice Plus is an alternative option for same day virtual after-hours clinician appointments see www.practiceplus.nz - links on our website.

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.

We will continue to screen patients for cold / flu / covid – again this is for your protection, as well as our staff and compromised patients in waiting room If you have symptoms, you may be required to be seen differently i.e., in vehicle.

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

CLASSIFIEDS

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.

Lawnrite North Canterbury

Regular lawnmowing or one-offs; Garden cleanup; Weed Spraying Hedge trimming. Please call Jamsheer on 021 046 0727 for free quotes today

Pop-Up Shop

June 2023, Kaiapoi

Do you have quality children’s clothing collecting dust? Let us sell it on your behalf! ello.lilliput@ hotmail.com for consignment information follow us: @lilliput_nz

Woodend - Sefton Community Board

Funding Grants

The Board was delighted to approve three grants of $500 each for:

 Woodend Netball Club - toward additional uniforms

 Pegasus Woodend Menz Shed – poker work machine and wood working vices

 Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc – hosting a Matariki community event

Does your community group need funding for an event, a project or something specific?

We may be able to help - find out more at waimakariri.govt.nz/community/funding -and-grants/board-funding.

Submissions

Check out the submission the Board made to the Waimakariri District Council draft Annual Plan in the May meeting agenda on pp 51- 54 at https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/minutes-and-agendas. The submission to Environment Canterbury’s draft Annual Plan is on pp 55-57.

Ashley- Rakahuri Estuary

Informative presentation at our May meeting from the AshleyRakahuri Rivercare group. They are concerned with the disturbance of the white-fronted tern colony and the breeding grounds for banded dotterel by people, dogs, vehicles, and drones at the Ashley/Rakahuri Estuary. Also, the increase in numbers of the southern black-backed gull which are a predator. There is signage prohibiting dogs, but this is regularly ignored. Please remember the Estuary is a real asset to our community and it is up to us all to protect it. https://www.arrg.org.nz/

Our next meeting – all are welcome

Monday 12th June starting at 5.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre. If you would like 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 our contact details are at waimakariri.govt.nz/your -council/council-boards-and-committees/woodendsefton-community-board

WoodendSeftonCommunityBoard

Email: shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz

Banded DottrelGrant Davey, ARRG

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

Adrienne Lamb 021 265 7857

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

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

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

NEXT ISSUE JULY 2023

Deadline for advertisements and community articles - 25 JUNE 2023

The Woodpecker Digital Issue Available on: www.issuu.com/ thewoodpecker4

Email: debs.thewoodpecker@ outlook.co.nz

Call: 021 863 877

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

JUNE 2023 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS

2-3 NZ NATIONAL POULTRY SHOW

4 A NIGHT AT THE GALLERY

8 AN EVENING WITH SHAUN WALLACE

17 BRIDGE TO BRIDGE (NORTH) ULTRA MARATHON

18 BRIDGE TO BRIDGE (NORTH) MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

23 THE CHARLES UPHAM BIG SPLASH

Scan to receive our monthly events calendar straight to your inbox!

EVENT INFORMATION

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

KEEP IN TOUCH

events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events

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.

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.

THE DELICIOUS MARKET

179 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, Mon-Fri 9am – 2.30pm

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

Thank you!

PAWS Vets

Supporting local since 2016

Thanks to your great support of us since 2016 we have been able to support local schools, after school centres, children’s sports teams, local walking tracks and community organisations and events.

Our family owned clinic is proud to be part of this great community.

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