The Woodpecker - November 2023 by The Woodpecker

NOW delivered to 4,000 households

NOVEMBER 2023

Produced for the community, by the community

Toot for Tucker Food Bank Appeal coming next month - look out for the notices and start collecting great items for those in need.

Open every day from 10am THE GOOD HOME PEGASUS I 62 PEGASUS MAIN ST I 03 9676891 The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 1

Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou I’m sure like me you are wondering where the year is going. We are marching through spring and only a month away from the beginning of summer.. This month I wanted to put a plea out there to all the community groups, clubs around our area who still aren’t sharing their activities in The Woodpecker. Whilst there are lots who are, and new ones enquiring all the time, I am sure you know of others you belong to who may benefit from having some promotion in our magazine. We live in an amazing community and doing the role of Editor and even in my own business I am constantly blown away by all the great business and community groups we have doing wonderful work for those who need help and support in all different areas, whether it be services or products. We need to share the love and get the message out there. The other thing I wanted to mention is that your group or club might have an activity or event you wish to promote. We do offer space free of charge to not for profits and a 25% discount for larger spaces, so please do enquire if you think this might be something your group or club is interested in.

I am constantly having enquiries for new advertising coming in every month, with lots of new businesses advertising and gaining huge benefits from doing so. The Woodpecker has a great reach and is read widely, so if you have a business, small or large in or around the area you are welcome to advertise here. Just email me for more information. As always a huge thank you to all our contributers, community and advertisers, without you there would be no Woodpecker. Lastly, please do remember to add all your Christmas / New Year messages to your adverts and notices, let’s try and make the December / January issue as colourful as we can to celebrate the time of year. 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 November 2023

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 3

HISTORY What is the old name for Canterbury? Cantwareburh In Sub-Roman Britain, it was known in Old Welsh as Cair Ceint (stronghold of Kent). Occupied by the Jutes, it became known in Old English as Cantwareburh (stronghold of the Kentish men).

When did Māori arrive in Canterbury? North Island Māori (Ngati Māmoe and later Ngāi Tahu) arrived in Canterbury between 1500 and 1700. What is the history of Canterbury New Zealand? The Canterbury area was long settled before British explorer Captain Cook sighted New Zealand in the 1770s. The vast plains set between the mountains and the sea are patchworked with the patterns of rural life. Hundreds of years ago, Māori moa hunters worked these plains leaving a rock art record of their successes.

Page 4 The Woodpecker November 2023

Woodend Tennis Club

Night tennis is fun! Come and join us at: Wednesday evening social tennis Under lights From beginners to competitive players 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. Where? Our courts are next to Woodend Rugby at Gladstone Park (end of Gladstone Road). Easy access from either Woodend or Pegasus. Contact details Eric - mobile 021 292 7004 or Jim mobile 021 806 366. If it looks like bad weather and you are not on our message system, check with us before you come down in case we have had to cancel. Looking forward to seeing you. Weekday tennis We used to have Tuesday morning social tennis, and it was very popular. If anyone is interested in a similar format during the week, please contact Jim on 021 806 366 and we will see what can be arranged. Support your local club.

Would you like your club or community group to be listed in Community Contacts? If you would like your community group or club listed in our community contacts page, please would you contact the Editor via email providing the appropriate details and these can be included. Thank you! Email our Editor Debs on debs.thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz

Hey there, folks! Mark your calendars because we're throwin’ a Meet n' Greet BBQ bash!

Sunday 5th November, from 4pm

Whether you're an existing or new player, bring the family and join us. We have lots of exciting plans, club news ,and more to share! #WoodendRFC#BeWelcoming#BeOurBest#BePassionate #BeFair#WoodendFamily For more details, hit up Mark Paterson at mark.paterson@woodendrugby.co.nz or give him a call on 027 534 9112

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 5

Woodend-Sefton Community Board New Woodend Town Centre Toilets The Board supported a successful Council application to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund to assist in building new toilets in School Road in Woodend. The existing toilet block is in poor condition and receives more maintenance related service requests than any other toilets in the district and they do not meet current standards for accessibility. The toilets are well situated to serve the cycleway, SH1, the town centre and playground. It is hoped that the mural completed by Woodend School on the current block can be recognised in some way in the new toilets.

Accessible Viewing Platforms - Pegasus and Waikuku Beaches Design on the Pegasus Beach platform has been completed. Design work for the Waikuku Beach one is under way and budget may dictate if it can be completed at the same time. The aim is to also provide easier access for all down to the beaches with paths. This is a project that has attracted a lot of positive feedback since it was first proposed by the Board, and we are looking forward to seeing them in place. Next step will be beach matting and a beach chair to enable access to the water. Funding will need to be sought for this.

Update - Pegasus Bay School request for bike racks Things have moved along since a presentation from Pegasus Bay School pupils at our September meeting about the need for bike racks at Pegasus Beach. Council staff and the Board Chair met with the Sustainable Development Goals Student Ambassadors this month to discuss possible sites and designs. This was highly productive, and the ambassadors were so positive and engaging. It is a real pleasure for us and staff to work with them to get the bike racks in place.

Our next meeting – all are welcome Monday 13th November 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/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

Page 6 The Woodpecker November 2023

Cellardoor open Thurs- Sun 11-5pm | $89 Long Lunch menu$89pp four ($105pp course with paired Long Lunch 4 courses including winewine pairings)

Open Thursday to Monday, 11-5 (Tues & Weds – tastings by appointment)

03 314 6100 | 376 Omihi Road, Waipara | greystonewines.co.nz

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

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 7

Dragon Stone Paving Ltd COMMERCIAL CIVIL RESIDENTIAL

Professional paving specialists based in Woodend with over 30 years of combined industry experience

Patios, pathways, driveways, doorways, pool surroundings, stone landscaping ... anywhere you could need paving

We are a quick, reliable, friendly, and tidy professional team Check out our facebook page for examples of our work and contact Lee for a quote!

021 292 2335 - Lee Squires

fb: dragonstonepavingltd

Page 8 The Woodpecker November 2023

Woodend Rugby Football Club Annual General Meeting (AGM)

13th November 2023 6.00pm at the clubrooms Everybody welcome

��

woodendrugby.co.nz

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 9

Our Annual Honours Night was held this year on the 7 October 2023 at the RSA in Rangiora, with Justin Blackler as

our MC (owner of Ravenswood New World and supporter of our Brigade). This year, again, was rather special as Senior Fire Fighter Laura Jory received her 14-year Kings Service Medal. This is a long service and good conduct medal and one to be very proud of, as we are very proud of Laura. Laura has achieved a lot in her time in the Brigade, quietly moving up the ranks and becoming our first Woman Driver in the history of our Brigade. She has recently taken on a role as trainer within the Brigade and passed on the vast knowledge that she has accumulated over the years. Another milestone was both Station Officer Duncan Roxborough and Operational Support Qualified Fire Fighter Page 10 The Woodpecker November 2023

Lynda Salt gaining another silver bar each for 15 years in the Brigade and becoming Life Honourary Members. Becoming a Life Honourary Member is not necessarily for the years served – Members vote on the individual attaining this Honour, taking into account things like years served, achievements within the Brigade, work over and above calls attended etc. Members would agree that both Duncan and Lynda deserved this accolade. We then had four members receive their 3-year Certificate, two members gaining their 5-year medal, three receiving a silver bar for seven years, one for 11 years and one for 13 years. I think you would have to agree

PEGASUS

• General Dentistry • Family Dentistry • Funded Dental Care* (0 - 18yrs) • ACC Accredited (no surcharge) • Teeth Whitening

SILVERSTREAM

• Hygiene Clinic • Facial Plan • Dental Therapy • Oral Medicine Specialist • Minor Oral Surgery

• New Zealand trained Clinicians • Ample parking, easy access • Community Services Card discounts *Conditions Apply

Open Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:30 | www.pagdental.com PAG Pegasus Dental - 03 920 4003 54 Pegasus Main St, Pegasus pagpegasusdental@gmail.com

this is quite some service attained within the Brigade and this is only for those receiving awards this year. I did a rough add up of combined service with the Brigade now and it stands at approximately 280 years. The Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade wished to acknowledge and congratulate all our members on their achievements. Photos: Far left: Laura Jory Bottom left: Lynda Salt Top left: Duncan Roxborough Bottom left: Laura Jory

PAG Silverstream Dental - 03 925 8003 Shop 4/42 Silverstream Boulevard pagsilverstreamdental@gmail.com

1/4 PAGE ADVERT Want to promote your business? This space could have been yours. We require a print ready file from you to have your advert in The Woodpecker. We can arrange someone to design your advert for you at a very reasonable cost if you can’t arrange this for yourself. Interested? Contact The Editor for details, costs and specifications. Email: debs.thewoodpecker@ outlook.co.nz The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 11

Woodend Methodist Church Update

Woodend Movie Afternoon Wednesday 1 November – 1 pm ‘America’s Sweetheart’ - This is a romantic comedy. For an awkward, self-conscious girl like Kiki (Julia Roberts), being the personal assistant to a beautiful megastar like Gwen (Catherine Zeta-Jones) isn’t easy. But when she dutifully accepts the task of helping Gwen and her estranged husband Eddie (John Cusack) make it through one last public appearance masterminded by legendary press agent Lee Phillips (Billy Crystal), forever devoted Kiki finds that her job is about to get even harder when her and Eddie’s relationship takes a romantic turn. Gold coin donation and afternoon tea will be served. Sunday 5 November 9am Candle Lighting Service – this is an annual special service where we commemorate the lives of our family and friends who have passed on during the year and light a candle for their loved one. Open invitation to anyone who would like to attend. Bring some morning tea to share. Sunday 12 November 9am will be our monthly Communion Service (one week later than usual due to the Candle Lighting Service the week before). Sunday 19 November after 11.30am at Rangiora Trinity Methodist we are holding a Potluck / Finger Food lunch after the church service. A chance to socialise with Rangiora and Woodend folk. Monthly Combined Service – If you enjoy the old hymns there’s an opportunity to sing them with our Page 12 The Woodpecker November 2023

friends from the Rangiora Presbyterian Church, as well as the usual components to a service. The next one is on Wednesday 22 November 1pm at Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Rangiora. 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.

CONTACT:

Mark

027 471 9209

Jamie

021 112 0821

NOVEMBER 2023 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS 1-30 12 12 17

THE NORTH COURSE MUSIC WITH MICHAL SHOW NORTH CANTERBURY CREATIVE MARKET OHOKA FARMERS MARKET SHOW DAY MARKET 17 GRAND SEASON FINALE – JON SANDERS THE TENALACH TOUR & FRIENDS 18 PRESBYTERIAN MINI MARKET 19 OXFORD’S BIG FAMILY FUN DAY OUT 24 THE DEVLIN GROUP CHRISTMAS MARKET IN THE PARK 25-26 CANTERBURY MAGICIANS VS OTAGO SPARKS 26 OHOKA FETE AND GARDEN TOUR 26 OXMAN

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

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

EVENT INFORMATION Please check our website for more events and updates. KEEP IN TOUCH events@visitwaimakariri.co.nz visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events

ART ON THE QUAY

Kaiapoi Library 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

CHAMBER GALLERY

Rangiora Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora

OXFORD GALLERY

72 Main Street, Oxford

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 13

CLASSIFIEDS Clothing Alterations & Repairs

COMMUNITY NOTICE

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.

Debs Private Transport

Airport pick up or drop off, Medical & Hospital appointments, Shopping, outings. Helping you to get places. Email dtooby.nz@gmail.com PH: 021 2899 256 Want 1/8th advertising space? That’s this size! Up to 30 words available - no logos. Interested? Email Debs on: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz

Page 14 The Woodpecker November 2023

LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES

Support the Woodend Pegasus Lions by purchasing our famous traditional Christmas Fruit Cake. 1KG, moist and last up to two years. Cost $23 each, Ideal for gifts, raffles, or share with family & friends. Contact Anne 03 313 6124

1/2 PAGE ADVERT Want to promote your business? This advertsing space could have been yours. We require a print ready file from you to have your advert in The Woodpecker. We can arrange someone to design your advert for you at a very reasonable cost if you can’t arrange this for yourself. Interested? Contact The Editor for details, costs and specifications. Email: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 15

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com PEGASUS E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com COMMUNITY NEWS Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

**DATE CHANGE** CCTV IN PEGASUS PUBLIC MEETING We have had to reschedule the CCTV Public Meeting to the new date of Wednesday 22 November. This is an opportunity for you to get the facts on what’s involved in having CCTV cameras in Pegasus. Come along and give us your feedback! When: Wednesday 22 November Where: Pegasus Bay School Hall, Solander Road, Pegasus Time: Doors open from 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Wraps up 9pm or before.

NO PRGI CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE THIS YEAR

The PRGI committee regrets to announce that due to funding challenges (from funding agencies), we will not be hosting Christmas on the Lake this year. We understand that other events are grappling with similar funding constraints. If you have any suggestions of events you would like to see in our community, or are interested in sponsoring some of these events, please get in touch: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com. Page 16 The Woodpecker November 2023

COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC) UPDATE

We have plenty of books in our Community Book Cave: adult fiction/non-fiction, adult large print books, children's books, knitting patterns, and puzzles. Plus information on our district including things to do/visit, bus timetables, welcome bags for new residents, and more! CENTRE WEEKLY HOURS: Monday: 2.00-4.00pm, Wednesday & Saturday:10am-12noon.

PCC- JP DROP-IN SESSIONS These sessions are free! No appointment is needed, just pop into the centre on the first or third Saturday of the month.

Please make sure you bring a photocopy of your ID if you need it for your paperwork. November dates: Saturday 04 and 18 November Time: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Love Your Hearing, North Canterbury

HEAT PUMP CLEANING

PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE & LOCAL OPERATING IN THE AREA FOR OVER 5 YEARS

Alison Highman Ear Nurse RN

Vera Setz Audiologist MNZAS

Charlotte Watson

Audiologist MNZAS

We’re your local hearing experts! Vera Setz: (03) 423 3158

Ear Care: 020 4124 25 25

CALL JOHN WRIGHT

027 496 8192

Hearing Aids & Hearing Care

Ear Health & Wax Removal

Ever thought of advertising in The Woodpecker?

for the feeling

- physical and mental wellness

Are you a local business wishing to advertise your products or services? The Woodpecker is delivered to 4,000 households! Uploaded to a number of Facebook pages and groups as well as a digital copy being permanently available via Issuu.com

GYM NOVICES WELCOME Feet fitter / stronger / healthier

Great new member care programme Rangiora - 313 0909 Kaiapoi - 327 7250

If you are interested, please email the Editor to ask about our advertising rates. debs.thewoodpecker@outlook. co.nz The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 17

Who found Mr Woody Woodpecker last month?

Thomas Collinson, aged 5, Woodend – sent in by Nicola Hebberd. Arlo Trew, aged 5, Woodend – sent in by Natalie Trew. Neve Manaena, aged 7, Woodend - sent in my Mum Karla Manaena.

Darci Leigh, aged 8, Woodend who was very excited to see Woody on the same page as her year school production was mentioned. Darci is 7 but will be 8 by the time the next Woodpecker is published – sent in by Sel Leigh. Chloe Lloyd, aged 6, Woodend and her sister Millie Lloyd, aged 3, Woodend found Mr Woody Woodpecker! Sent in by Emma Lloyd.

Travis Lunn, aged 10, Woodend and Lucy Lunn, aged 8, Woodend - Sent by Mark Irvine (grandad). Makenzie Selway, aged 11 and Izzy Selway, aged 7, Woodend found the Mr Woody Woodpecker. Sent in by Kate Selway. Page 18 The Woodpecker November 2023

Meet Coral Henderson – Coral Design Hi, my name is Coral and I have been designing graphics and signage in North Canterbury for over 15 years. I have a background in print from my time with large retailers in Auckland and Christchurch before moving to North Canterbury with my two teenagers, and into the signage industry in Woodend. After many happy years providing signs and graphics for the people of

North Canterbury, my lovely employer retired, so the distant idea of my own business became a reality. I have set up my own company from home in Rangiora Coral Design. I offer the same friendly service, as well as a broad range of products and services. Call in and see me at 68 East Belt, opposite Briscoes.

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 19

Page 20 The Woodpecker November 2023

Woodend Community Association The Woodend Community Association has just had its AGM, where the same appointments have continued onto the year ahead. President Mark Paterson, Vice President Andy Childs, Secretary / Treasurer Kris Stacey, Committee Members - Doug Wethey, Jim Stringleman, Andrew Retallick, Jasper Rosewarne, Jocelyn Adams, Anna Scott and Dan Rosewarne. Thank you to everyone within the association that put in so much energy and effort to help make Woodend an AMAZING place to live. The committee is very excited to have Mark Paterson continue to be the President for the up-and-coming year. Here are a few words from Mark as our WCA President, and what the association means to our community. Woodend Community Association Presidents Report - October 2023 It is with pleasure that I present my report covering the 2022-2023 year. It has been another busy year for the Committee as we pursue our objectives. Just to reiterate what these are: • To promote and support any initiative to advance safety, well-being, and community spirit in the Woodend community. • To provide members of the Woodend community opportunities to express

ideas and concerns. • To raise awareness of developments which affect the Woodend area and provide information to the community. • To liaise with the WDC and its committees and boards and with other local, district or national organisations on matters that affect the common or general interests of the Woodend community. • To encourage the development of additional amenities and services for the Woodend area and to seek support from appropriate quarters for the realisation of such projects. WE NEED YOUR HELP Do you have any suggestions in how we can improve our community? Or would you like to join our committee to offer your skills and passion for the place you call home? We would love to hear from you… If you have any suggestions on ways to improve our community, please be in touch via email at woodend. community.association@gmail.com. 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. That’s all for now. Have a fabulous month of November. The Woodend Community Association

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 21

Mayor Dan Gordon Update

Last month we held the Community Service Awards. These awards have a rich history spanning more than 30 years. They recognise the invaluable contributions of individuals who selflessly work behind the scenes to help make this District a great place to be. Every year, dedicated locals contribute an astounding 1.5 million hours of volunteering to the Waimakariri District. These volunteers are the unsung heroes who diligently work to improve the community, often without seeking any recognition for their efforts. That is why Deputy Mayor Neville and I enjoy these awards so much. We personally meet each of the recipients and get the opportunity to thank them and then share their story and achievements with the District. It’s a great privilege. This year there were eight recipients of Community Service Awards, a Mayor’s Award for exceptional community service which went to Jim Gerard, two Youth Service Awards, and three recipients of a new Environmental Award. It was a fantastic night and once again, thank you to all the outstanding volunteers in our District. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Matt Page 22 The Woodpecker November 2023

Doocey and Stuart Smith on their re-election, as well as the new MP for Te Tai Tonga Tākuta Ferris and Rino Tirikatene who looks to be returning to Parliament as a List MP. The Council and I are looking forward to working with all of you. I also want to acknowledge Dan Rosewarne, who while unsuccessful, I have enjoyed working with since his appointment as a List MP and wish him well for the future. The election was focused on challenges facing the country such as the costof-living crisis and the substantial infrastructure deficit. With the election now over, the new Government has a responsibility to address these significant issues. And local Government is here to help in partnership. The main thing we want to see from a new Government is a commitment to localism, particularly around Three Waters and of course the Woodend Bypass. We hope to see a significant review of the sector’s funding model so that it is more sustainable and rewards councils who demonstrably govern well and so add value to their communities. It is important that the sector’s funding model supports and enables local government to address at a local level the challenges facing the country.

Give me a call today for a free appraisal. I’m a local like you!

Richie Moyle

Licensed REAA 2008 | PB070346

Looking for someone who is straight up, honest and hard working for you? Look no further...

Residential/Lifestyle Sales Consultant

M 021 904 572 E richie.moyle@pb.co.nz

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 23

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST Woodend ~ Pegasus ~ Waikuku DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNITY AT RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA It was another lovely morning at Ronel's Community Cuppa in October. It's always a pleasure to see the range of people who come along to chat and connect. We had two lovely gents from the Woodend Pegasus MenzShed, Reverend Steven from St Barnabas Anglican Church, Councillor Philip Redmond, Woodend Sefton Community Board Chair Shona Powell, Miranda and Kim from Ravenswood Developments, plus an assortment of delightful residents from the Woodend/Ravenswood, Pegasus and Waikuku area. Photos Top; WSCB Chair, Shona Powell with guest speaker David Ayers; Middle: Rev Steven with Cuppa guests; Bottom: David Ayers presents the Good Home Pegasus voucher.

Special Thanks to our guest speaker, former Waimakariri Mayor David Ayers. David's talk about the history of the Pegasus development was very interesting and informative. COMING UP AT THE COMMUNITY CUPPA Our guest speaker in Nov. will be talking about the local real estate market. Please join us, even if you are not interested in real estate there is plenty of time for a chat with fellow residents over the FREE morning tea with Ronel’s lovely baking.

RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA Free Morning Tea for Residents of Woodend, Pegasus & Waikuku 10.00am, Wednesday 8th November Pegasus Community Centre 8 Tahuna St, near Flat White Café

Please join us for our guest speaker, have a chat & a laugh & be informed. Email: waioralinks@gmail.com

Page 24 The Woodpecker November 2023

 Mark the date of Wed 13th

December on your calendar ready for our Christmas Community Cuppa to be held at the Woodend Community Centre, with special guests and entertainment. https://www.facebook.com/Waioralinks

EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϯ EĞǁƐůĞƚƚĞƌ͗ ^ƉƌŝŶŐ ŝƐ ĨŝŶĂůůǇ ǁŝƚŚ ƵƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŽ ƌĞĨƌĞƐŚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĨĞĞů ĂŶ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ƐĞŶƐĞ ŽĨ ŽƉƚŝŵŝƐŵ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ ǁŝƚŚ ĚĂĨĨŝĚŽůƐ ƉŽƉƉŝŶŐ ƵƉ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƵƐ͕ ůŽŶŐĞƌ ƐƵŶƐŚŝŶĞ ŚŽƵƌƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ ůĂŵďƐ ďŽƵŶĐŝŶŐ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉĂĚĚŽĐŬƐ͘ tĞ ůŽǀĞ ƐƉƌŝŶŐ ĨĞǀĞƌ ☺ D / d/KE^ Ks Z ,Z/^dD ^ W Z/K – ǁŽǁ ŝƚƐ ŶĞĂƌůǇ ƚŚĞ ĨĞƐƚŝǀĞ ƐĞĂƐŽŶ ĂŐĂŝŶ͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ĐŚĞĐŬ ǇŽƵƌ ŵĞĚŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ĞŶŽƵŐŚ ŽĨ Ă ƐƵƉƉůǇ over the Christmas and New Year break. Don’t leave it to the last minute as ǁĞ ĐĂŶ ŐĞƚ ďƵƐǇ ƚŚĞ ǁĞĞŬ ůĞĂĚŝŶŐ ƵƉ ƚŽ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ĚĂǇ͘ Ăůů ƵƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ƌĞƉĞĂƚ ƉƌĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶ Žƌ ƌĞǀŝĞǁ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ǇŽƵƌ ĚŽĐƚŽƌ͘ ZĞƉĞĂƚ ƉƌĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶƐ ŝŶĐƵƌ Ă ĨĞĞ͘ tĞ ĂƌĞ ĐůŽƐĞĚ ŽŶ ǁĞĞŬĞŶĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂƚƵƚŽƌǇ ŚŽůŝĚĂǇƐ͘ Zs/ > ^ Z E/E' , E' ^ – dŚĞ ĐŚĂŶŐĞƐ ŝŶ ƉƌŝŵĂƌǇ ƐĐƌĞĞŶŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ,Ws ŝŶǀŽůǀĞ Ă ƐŝŐŶŝĨŝĐĂŶƚ ƐŚŝĨƚ ŝŶ ŵĞƚŚŽĚŽůŽŐǇ͘ dŚŝƐ ŶĞǁ ĂƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ ĞŶƚĂŝůƐ ƚĞƐƚŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ,Ws͘ dŚŝƐ ĐŽŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚƐ Žƌ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĂĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů ŵĞƚŚŽĚ͕ ƚŚĞ ƚĂŬŝŶŐ ŽĨ ůŝƋƵŝĚͲďĂƐĞĚ ĐǇƚŽůŽŐǇ ;> Ϳ ƐĂŵƉůĞƐ ;ƉƌĞǀŝŽƵƐůǇ ŬŶŽǁŶ ĂƐ Ă ‘ƐŵĞĂƌ ƚĞƐƚ’Ϳ͘ Ǉ ĂĚŽƉƚŝŶŐ ,Ws ƉƌŝŵĂƌǇ ƐĐƌĞĞŶŝŶŐ͕ ƚŚĞ ŐŽĂů ŝƐ ƚŽ ĞŶŚĂŶĐĞ ƚŚĞ ĂĐĐƵƌĂĐǇ ĂŶĚ ƐĞŶƐŝƚŝǀŝƚǇ ŽĨ ƐĐƌĞĞŶŝŶŐ͕ ĞŶĂďůŝŶŐ ĞĂƌůǇ ĚĞƚĞĐƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƚŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞĚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ ,Ws ƚĞƐƚŝŶŐ ŝƐ Ă ďĞƚƚĞƌ ƉƌŝŵĂƌǇ ƐĐƌĞĞŶŝŶŐ ƚĞƐƚ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ƉƌĞǀĞŶƚ ŵŽƌĞ ĐĞƌǀŝĐĂů ĐĂŶĐĞƌƐ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƐƚ ƉĞŽƉůĞ͕ ƐĞůĨͲƚĞƐƚŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂŶ ŽƉƚŝŽŶ͘ ǀĂŐŝŶĂů ƐǁĂď ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƚĂŬĞŶ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂŶƚ ŝŶ ƉƌŝǀĂĐǇ͕ Žƌ ŝƚ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƚĂŬĞŶ ďǇ Ă ĐůŝŶŝĐŝĂŶ ŝĨ ƉƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ͘ dŚĞ ĐŽƌƌĞĐƚ ƚĞƐƚ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĚŝƐĐƵƐƐĞĚ Ăƚ ǇŽƵƌ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ĐĂůů ŽƵƌ EƵƌƐĞ Ɖƌŝů Žƌ EƵƌƐĞ <ĂƌĞŶ ŝĨ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ĂŶǇ ƋƵĞƐƚŝŽŶƐ Žƌ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ƚŝŵĞƚŽĐĞƌǀŝĐĂůƐĐƌĞĞŶ͘Ŷǌ ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ͘ WWK/EdD Ed ^>Kd^ – ƚŽ ůŽŽŬ ĂĨƚĞƌ ǇŽƵƌ ŶĞĞĚƐ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞůǇ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ŶŽƚĞ Ă doctor’s appointments are 15 minutes long usually to cover one or… if time is ĨĂǀŽƵƌĂďůĞ ƚǁŽ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ͘ /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ŵƵůƚŝƉůĞ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ ƚŽ ĚŝƐĐƵƐƐ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ďŽŽŬ ƚǁŽ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚƐ ;ĂĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů ĨĞĞƐ ǁŝůů ĂƉƉůǇͿ͘ Z W d WZ ^ Z/d/KE Z Yh ^d^ – tĞ ƐƚƌŽŶŐůǇ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚ ǇŽƵ ƉƵƚ ŝŶ ǁƌŝƚŝŶŐ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵƌ ƌĞƉĞĂƚ ƐĐƌŝƉƚƐ Ăƚ ůĞĂƐƚ Ă ĐŽƵƉůĞ ŽĨ ǁĞĞŬƐ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ƌƵŶŶŝŶŐ ŽƵƚ͘ KƉƚŝŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵ ƚŽ ĚŽ ƚŚŝƐ ƋƵŝĐŬůǇ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĂŵůĞƐƐůǇ͗ ;ϭͿ DĂŶĂŐĞ ŵǇ ,ĞĂůƚŚ͕ ;ϮͿ WD ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͕ ;ϯͿ ĞŵĂŝů ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ƌĞŵĞŵďĞƌ ƚŽ ŶŽƚĞ ƚŚĞ ƉŚĂƌŵĂĐǇ ƚŽ ƉŝĐŬ ƵƉ ĨƌŽŵ͘ /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ƌƵŶ ŽƵƚ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĂůƐŽ ůĞƚ ƵƐ ŬŶŽǁ͘ ŚĂƌŐĞƐ ĂƉƉůǇ ĨŽƌ ƌĞƉĞĂƚ ƐĐƌŝƉƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŚŽƌƚ ƐĐƌŝƉƚƐ ;ďƌŝĚŐŝŶŐ ƐĐƌŝƉƚ ŝ͘Ğ͕͘ ϭ ǁĞĞŬ ƵŶƚŝů ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚͿ͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ŶŽƚĞ ǁĞ Ɛƚŝůů ĨŽůůŽǁ ƐĂĨĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵ ŵĂǇ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ĂŶ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ ŝĨ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ ŝƐ ĚĞĐůŝŶĞĚ͘ ^Ž ƚŚĞ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŝŵĞ ǇŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĂůůŽǁ ĨŽƌ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚŝŶŐ ŵĞĚŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ƐŵĂůůĞƌ ĐŚĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ǇŽƵ ďĞŝŶŐ ŝŶĐŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶĐĞĚ͘ t/Ed Z s/Z > />>E ^^ ^ – ǁĞ Ɛƚŝůů ĂƌĞ ƐĞĞŝŶŐ ůŽƚƐ ŽĨ ǀŝƌĂů ŝůůŶĞƐƐĞƐ ƐƉƌĞĂĚŝŶŐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͕ ƚŚĞƐĞ ĐĂŶ ŽĨƚĞŶ ďĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞĚ Ăƚ ŚŽŵĞ͘ ,ĞůƉĨƵů ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ůŝŶŬƐ͗ WŚŽŶĞ ,ĞĂůƚŚůŝŶĞ ϬϴϬϬ ϲϭϭ ϭϭϲ Žƌ ǁǁǁ͘ŚĞĂůƚŚŝŶĨŽ͘ŽƌŐ͘Ŷǌ Žƌ ǁǁǁ͘ŬŝĚƐŚĞĂůƚŚ͘ŽƌŐ͘ŶǌͬĨůƵͲŝŶĨůƵĞŶǌĂ Žƌ ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬĨůƵĨƌĞĞ͘ĐŽ͘ŶǌͬĐŽŶƚĞŶƚͬƵƉůŽĂĚƐͬϮϬϭϴͬϬϱͬ ŽƉŝŶŐͲǁŝƚŚͲĨůƵͲĂƚͲŚŽŵĞͲ ϮϬϭϴͺǁĞď͘ƉĚĨ s ^ dKDz – ƌ ZŽŐĞƌ ĞŚŶ ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ƌƵŶ ŚŝƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ ĐůŝŶŝĐ Ăƚ WD ĨŽƌ ‘EŽ ^ĐĂůƉĞů sĂƐĞĐƚŽŵŝĞƐ’͘ ŽŽŬ ĂŶ ŝŶŝƚŝĂů ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƚŝŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞĐĞƉƚŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŝƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞ͘ /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ƚŚŝƐ ŵĂǇ ĐŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĐĞĚƵƌĞ͘ D > EKD – E ŚĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŚŝŐŚĞƐƚ ƌĂƚĞ ŽĨ ŵŽƌƚĂůŝƚǇ ĨƌŽŵ DĞůĂŶŽŵĂ ͘ ŚĞĐŬ ǇŽƵƌ ŵŽůĞƐ ĨŽƌ ĐŚĂŶŐĞƐ ƉƌŝŽƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŵŵĞƌƚŝŵĞ ǁŝƚŚ WD ͘ tĞ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚ ŐĞƚƚŝŶŐ Ă ĨƵůů ŵŽůĞ ĐŚĞĐŬ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůǇ͘ zŽƵƌ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ŵĂǇ ƐƵďƐŝĚŝƐĞ ƚŚŝƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ͘ In a medical emergency, and if acutely unwell don’t hesitate to dial 111. ϱϮ WĞŐĂƐƵƐ DĂŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ WĞŐĂƐƵƐ dŽǁŶ WŚ Ϭϯ ϵϮϬ ϰϬϲϬ ǁǁǁ͘ƉĞŐĂƐƵƐŵĞĚŝĐĂůĐĞŶƚƌĞ͘ĐŽ͘Ŷǌ The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 25

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Presbyterian Mini Market

Saturday 18 November from 10am to 2pm. Corner High & King Streets, Rangiora. STALLS: Baking, preserves & jams, plants, books & jigsaws, light lunch, and sausage sizzle. Outside Stalls and Mini Golf. See you there!

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

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday 4 November at 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 Rural Support Trust North Canterbury, and Abbeyfield North Canterbury.

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 Page 26 The Woodpecker November 2023

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.

Community Foot Care Clinic

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

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD SAYGo

SAYGo (Steady as you go) Falls Prevention Exercise Class 1.30pm Thursdays Pegasus Community Centre, Pegasus Main Street (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!

SAYGo 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

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 27

Daily rituals tue

OPEN FROM 10AM TUESDAY - SUNDAY

2 for ONE PIZZA

wed

AVAILABLE FROM 5PM – DINE IN ONLY

$15 BURGER NIGHT

thu

ANY BURGER MEAL – FROM 5PM

AYCE RIBS

fri

ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS FROM 5PM - $35

Happy HOUR

sat

$7.50 SELECTED PINTS, & HOUSE WINE GLS - FROM 4-6pm

2 FOR ONE JAM JAR

COCKTAILS

sun

ANY OF OUR JAM JAR COCKTAILS - FROM 3-5PM

SUNDAY SESSION LIVE MUSIC FROM 2PM / SHAD THE ENTERTAINER FROM 4-6PM

Page 28 The Woodpecker November 2023

ya lu lt b y c

TODAY •FREE MEAL ON YOUR BIRTHDAY •EARN POINTS ON ALL PURCHASES •MEMBERS WEEKLY CASH PRIZE DRAW •EXCLUSIVE COMPETITIONS & OFFERS

FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.THEGOODHOMEPEGASUS.CO.NZ The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 29

It was an absolute honour and a privilege to have been re-elected to a fourth term as Member of Parliament for Waimakariri over the weekend. I was extremely humbled to receive my largest majority to return as your representative in the 54th Parliament of New Zealand. As the Member of Parliament for Waimakariri I will work hard to serve everyone in the electorate to the best of my abilities. I will continue to fight hard for after-hours health services for North Cantabrians, and advocate for improved transport infrastructure to allow for continued growth in the region. I’m very much looking forward to fulfilling our promise of starting construction on the long-awaited Woodend Bypass, but also to getting out and about in the community to hear your views and concerns on all the other issues that are most important to you. It has always been a key focus for me to be as accessible as possible for my constituents, and I will continue to hold regular constituent clinics across the electorate, from Belfast to Oxford. Please get in touch with my office in Kaiapoi or Rangiora to arrange a time to meet with me, or alternatively seek assistance from my staff. New Zealanders voted convincingly for change, and we are looking forward to

Page 30 The Woodpecker November 2023

delivering that change through our hard work over the coming weeks. We will rebuild the economy, reduce the cost of living, restore law and order, and deliver better public services. We will rein in wasteful spending and ensure we are accountable along the way. But first we will need to exercise some patience while we allow the special votes to be counted and a government to be formed. It’s clear New Zealand wanted change in the form of a National-led government, however the exact numbers are still to be determined, and subsequent negotiations to be had. What’s safe to say, however, is that I am very much looking forward to being part of the government after six years in opposition. It will be an honour to be able to effect real, meaningful change for Waimakariri and wider New Zealand, and I thank you again for giving me the opportunity and mandate through your support at the polling stations. Lastly, I would like to thank my family for their incredible support - I would not be able to serve Waimakariri without it. I look forward to continuing to represent you as your local MP for the next three years.

Is your business giving you the life you want? - Business Coaching & Mentoring - Personal Life Coaching Let me inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals Ever wondered what makes you tick?

Take the short iMA questionnaire www.successfactor-ima.com

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!

Do you have a story to tell?

We would love to hear our readers’ stories. If you have a story to tell why not share this with The Woodpecker readers. Young or old, local or from afar. Personal story Funny story Send us a photo too!

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 31

St Barnabas

This month at St Barnabas Church has been a blast. We enjoyed our Minister, Steven Dunne’s first ever Pet Service. We were blown away by the generous enthusiasm and support of our community. Animates, North Canterbury Stockfeed Supplies, Paws, Pegasus Bay Vets and The Flat White Cafe generously donated animal (and human) prizes to make the event extra special. Emma Dunne (Steven’s wife) shared how when sometimes human relationships are difficult - God gives us animals to help get us through. Another person shared how a family pet has brought them closer in the middle of a hard time. There was a smile on every face, and we enjoyed meeting new friends from our community. It was so nice to see all our beautiful Page 32 The Woodpecker November 2023

families back for Term 4 of Music and Play. This free, interactive, and educational preschool music session followed by Kai and play runs 10am-11:30am Wednesdays and Fridays. Come, have a coffee, enjoy good conversation and unwind while your little ones thoroughly enjoy themselves. Remember we have free food on Fridays at Four- it goes fast - be there on time. This has such a great vibe - sometimes there’s a cuppa and music too. Here at St Bs, we live our lives with a very present and loving God, and we know prayer changes things. Steven runs a prayer meeting every weekday at 5pm. Please Facebook Message or email the Church website any prayer requests you have or pop in when you see the cars there and we’d love to sit with you as you share your concerns with the one who can change things. Blessings on you and your household. St Barnabas

GROW

Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai Nurture the seed and it will blossom

Goals Resilience Opportunity Wellbeing Small groups Includes outdoor activities Hands-on training Team work Social connections FREE for 15 – 24 year olds 5 ways to wellbeing are embedded in our activities. GROW, COOK, ENJOY

Learn how to grow veges and herbs. Pick straight from the garden beds and learn how to cook.

BARISTA TRAINING

Cafe skills, learn how to make coffee and serve.

GET READY FOR WORK

Including Driver learner licence workshop, CV writing, interview skills and practice.

GOALS AND PLANNING

Explore opportunities and achieve your goals in education and employment. Along with Literacy and Numeracy support

comcol.ac.nz Comcol North Canterbury

140 East Belt, Rangiora

• feel safe and supported • grow in confidence • gain real-life skills • have fun and meet new friends • enjoy learning • be proud of yourself • graduate with a purpose! 12 week programme Starts January 2024

Enrol now

0800 60 50 60 03 313 5874 | 027 519 9069 info.nc@comcol.ac.nz comcolnorthcanterbury

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 33

New Zealand welcomes Traditional Shito-Ryu, Seiko-Kai Karate New Zealand welcomes Traditional Shito-Ryu, Seiko-Kai Karate Master Ryuichi Takahashi for the first of what is hoped to be many, Gasshuku (Training Camp). 8th Dan Shihan Takahashi started karate aged 15 and is a lifelong student of world-renowned Grandmaster (Soke), Seiko Suzuki. 52 years later and Takahashi Shihan’s passion and enthusiasm for Karate remains as strong as ever. “When I was approached about hosting a Gasshuku in New Zealand, I was ecstatic. It is very rare these days for traditional Karate Master’s to leave Japan to teach, which is why people like me go there to train so often. So, naturally I said yes”. Said T.A.S.K Dojo Instructor Kevin Merriman. The Japanese teacher proved incredibly charismatic with students, and parents embracing his positive energy. In true Kiwi style, Takahashi and his interpreter Fumiko Kanamoto Page 34 The Woodpecker November 2023

were invited to a local farm where to milk newborn lambs and, invited to a tour around Spencerville Fire Station. “Takahashi Shihan appreciated our culture greatly and I can only thank our local community for welcoming our guests so warmly”. Said Kevin. Originally Karate came into existence in Okinawa, Japan as a weapon-less based fighting system for people having to defend themselves in real life confrontational situations. Unfortunately, the traditions of the art are being lost due to the popularity and demand for Sport Karate, whereby people fight for medals or titles using a point scoring system. Sport Karate will eventually outlast traditional karate and so, Takahashi Shihan is on a mission to preserve the traditions and secrets of traditional Karate as the taught to him by Grandmaster Suzuki

Soke. Students were guided in the traditional aspects of Khion (Basics) and Kata (form or pattern) with Bunkai (application to Kata). During the mornings Kevin received private oneto-one training from Takahashi Shihan focusing upon philosophy, mind balance, spiritual applications, hidden wisdom, and the deeper meanings of Karate being a way of life. “It sounds like something out of a Jedi movie, but I promise you I learned some incredible things from Takahashi Shihan, the likes I would never have realised were possible. I can honestly say that in over forty years of martial arts study, I have never encountered a personal education with such in-depth knowledge as provided by Takahashi Shihan”. “Sensei’s purpose for coming to New

Zealand was to provide cognitive instruction to me and our members, (including Ken Wirihana Sensei from North island) in the art of Traditional

Karate. However, it will always be the one-toone lessons between us, for which I will be eternally grateful to my teacher Takahashi for. We have forged a deep connection that is spiritual, and I thank him for his inspirational guidance to me and my students”. Image 1 - Group image of TASK Dojo Image 2 - Takahashi Shihan with volunteer fire fighting brothers Will & Sam Crawford and interpreter Fumiko Kanamoto Image 3 - Ryuichi Takahashi Shihan and Kevin Merriman Shihan

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 35

Page 36 The Woodpecker November 2023

Meet Shannon and Josh - Veges Direct

We are a family-owned business and started out with purchasing Veges direct Mairehau Road in 2016, now seven years on, we have grown to three retail shops all known as Veges Direct, and our wholesale division which supplies restaurants, cafes, preschools etc. We always strive to bring our customers affordable prices with high quality product! Our friendly staff are really enjoying

meeting all the locals of Woodend. If you haven’t stopped in yet, please do and say hi! We also offer real fruit ice creams! A great hit with everyone! We are just in the throes of putting in a fort for the children to enjoy while you sit back on our outdoor seating in the sun! Come on down and get an ice cream! Thank you for all your support we really do appreciate it!

SUNDAYS AT 10 am Pegasus Community Hall, 8 Tahuna Street, Pegasus FI N D O UT MO R

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 37

Woodend Indoor Bowling Club This year our club celebrated not the end of our playing season but another 20 years as a club at the Five Stags Restaurant. I say another 20 years because the club was first formed back in 1956 when a group of interested persons got together to see if an Indoor Bowling club was viable and soon after the Woodend Indoor Bowling club was formed. The club soon earned its place among other clubs in the area finally obtaining its affiliation to the Canterbury Indoor Bowling Association which then allowed its’ members to participate in Town competitions and North Canterbury tournaments bringing success to its members, and for the next 33 years would produce champions for this little town ship. However, by 1989 the club’s membership had dwindled and a decision was made to put the club into recess. Would this be the end, No! In 2002 another group of interested Page 38 The Woodpecker November 2023

persons came together and the club was resurrected. At that meeting, Pat Vaughan was present, who eventually became our first life member. As a club we had the honour of recognising all the work and dedication that Pat has given to the club and continues to do so to this day. Our president Andrew Petrie compered the night’s proceedings. He provided a colourful account of the club’s history. Another life membership was awarded to yet another outstanding member, Helen Power. Both these remarkable ladies have given so much to this club and the sport of indoor bowls overall, with their many years of dedication, commitment, and experience. They are both fantastic role models to old and new members alike and had the honour of cutting the commemorative cake. (See photo) Long term bowler, Tony Watson presented a new trophy for our members to challenge for which, hopefully, will enable an even more competitive season next year.

KIA RITE HOEA

LEARN TO RUN SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS.

Kia Rite Hoea workshop includes a comprehensive guide book and step by step planning sheets to help turn your great ideas into action. Dream it | Plan it | Run it | Review it 14 November 2023, 6pm – 8.30pm Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre | $35 per person Registration essential —

for more information and registration: events.humanitix.com/kia-rite-hoea

CENTRE STAGE

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 39

Lions Club of Woodend Pegasus

Another month where Lions have served our community. 30 September Woodend Spring Flower Show Lions helped to set up and take down the flower displays. The Woodend Spring Flower Show started in 1932 with a group of farmer’s wives wanting to showcase their flowers and produce. Surviving the war and Great Depression, the show continues the tradition of highlighting beautiful spring flowers in North Canterbury. The 2010 earthquakes moved the show into Rangiora twice, and in 2015 the Show combined with the National Daffodil Society to bring a joint show to Woodend. 14 October was supposed to be Oxford Lions Big Day out but it was postponed due to high winds until November. 15 October three Lions members cooked up a storm at the Woodend School Fair making dozens of sausages and plates of bacon for sandwiches. Lions are here to serve communities and the Woodend school fair is a huge fund-raising event. This is the first time Lions have helped but it won’t be our last. Our next monthly business meeting and social event is being held on Thursday 16 November at the Woodend Tavern. This is an important meeting where Lions can get together and discuss ways of raising money to support good causes. The evening runs from 6pm where we welcome new and prospective members with the business meeting starting at 6:30pm. Page 40 The Woodpecker November 2023

The business meeting gives us a chance to bring members up to date with project developments. We have several very exciting projects in the pipeline, but we desperately need new members and volunteers to enable us to make Woodend, Pegasus, Ravenswood and Waikuku an even better place to live. If you live in Woodend, Pegasus, Ravenswood or Waikuku and want to serve your local community, by becoming a member of the largest service organisation in the world with 1.4 million members in 200 countries worldwide, phone President Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst on 021 865 877 or email president.woodendpegasus@ lionsclubs.org.nz we would love to meet you.

LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES

If you know of someone who needs my help to sell their property, recommend my services and I will thank you with a $500 gift card when the referral turns into an unconditional sale.

Anna Bray 027 320 7457 anna.bray@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

*Terms and conditions apply.

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 41

Pegasus parkrun Update

Isn’t spring glorious? Here at parkrun we are seeing a gentle increase in numbers as people start enjoying the warmer temperature. Admittedly this is quite surprising given that the parkrun start time has clashed with the start of various important rugby games on a Saturday morning! If you are thinking about getting into jogging then having a regular, timed and free 5K event is a great asset to your training plan. You can track your progress visiting your own parkrun profile page where you can track your performance. You many also use your (free) parkrun barcode to do parkruns at any of the 42 events around NZ, or any of the thousands around the Page 42 The Woodpecker November 2023

world. During the winter months, you probably found that your window of opportunity for running was shorter, with dark mornings and evenings drawing in early. In the summer, though, you’ve got daylight on your side. Here are a few tips to help you ease into a regular running routine: Start by walking briskly. This is the only way to start building endurance up to jogging or running. Do make sure that you hydrate properly throughout the day – not just before, during and after you jog. Is it a warm day? Try to schedule your run in the early morning or evening to avoid the heat. Wear sunscreen. Try to walk more during the day. Walk

to the café. Walk to the supermarket. Pace yourself and watch your distance - running in warmer temperatures requires you to adjust your pace and expectations. Wear the right gear. In Canterbury the temperature can fluctuate throughout the day, so layering is key. Give yourself time to adapt – don’t push too hard, and if the temperatures drop then you may have to start again with acclimatisation. Running isn’t easy, particularly if you aren’t doing do it regularly. Do make sure that you stick with it and focus on your goals. You can do this! Pegasus parkrun brings people together in our local community. This does not mean that it is limited to encouraging locals to walk, jog or run 5K each week around Lake Pegasus. It also means that we use this opportunity to bring awareness to

other causes. In the past few weeks Pegasus has supported the Breast Cancer Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation by doing pink and blue themed events respectively. Pegasus parkrun is an all-inclusive event – everyone is welcome. So sign up for a barcode and come along on Saturday morning. We do a first timer briefing at 7:50am, followed by a full run briefing at 7:55am. Its totally free, and its super fun! Check out ‘Pegasus parkrun’ on Facebook, or visit our site at parkrun. co.nz/pegasus Want 1/8th advertising space? That’s this size! Up to 30 words available - no logos. Interested? Email Debs on: debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 43

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Keep your eye out in next month’s magazine for details of Toot for Tucker Food Bank Appeal coming in December!

Page 44 The Woodpecker November 2023

Meet Mel and Lily Ede Luxe Nails and Beauty Welcome to Luxe Nails and Beauty, your trusted beauty specialists. We’re a family-run business led by Mel and Lily Ede and together we bring over 30 years of collective beauty experience. Our relaxing boutique clinic in Pegasus is where you will discover ultimate relaxation and a wide range of services from luxurious spa packages to resultsdriven skin treatments and beautiful nail services. At Luxe we are all about exceptional service and making you look and feel your best. We can’t wait to welcome you to our little haven.

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 45

SELLING YOUR BIGGEST ASSET IS A hugeDECISION Be sure you work with a team that will get the best possible price!

BOOK YOUR FREE APPRAISAL 0800 789 1011 fourseasons@harcourts.co.nz harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Page 46 The Woodpecker November 2023

Four Seasons Realty

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury

Meet the newest Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury matches; Charlotte (Big) and Finley (Little), and Tomas (Little) and Brian (Big)! With a love of cats and a passion for baking, the girls can’t wait to start their weekly mentoring sessions. Fans of the great outdoors, Tomas and Brian are looking forward to exploring the Ashley Forest, with Brian also excited to teach his mentee a thing or two about engines.

Contact us today to find out about this exciting volunteer opportunity. Call 03 310 7004 or Email northcanterbury@bbbs.nz

WE NEED MORE MENTORS! Whatever your hobbies or interests are, we will match you with a child in your community who shares your passions and for just one hour a week, you will have THE BEST time together! The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 47

Pegasus Bay School

Te Kura o Manga Kawari We have had a busy couple of terms at Te Kura o Manga Kawari. There is always something happening in a variety of areas of the school whether it is sports related, arts related, or to do with our Sustainable Goals. I have asked our students to contribute to this issue as they are the ones taking part in or organising the events. The following is written by Alex Deighton. He is a Year 6 student who came up with a great idea. At school we were thinking about how we could change things and make them better. I had an idea about sharing kai, and the older children helping the younger ones. I thought this would be a good idea because the older students would teach the younger children in Pekapeka how to sit, to share and to take turns. Sharing fruit makes sure that the children have a piece of fruit every day which is really important for them so they can grow and be healthy. I went to see Justin at New World. It was so good to see Justin but at first, I was a bit worried about meeting him in person because I didn’t know if he would be interested in my idea about the little students in Pekapeka. We came up with a great deal for the apples and they are going to be delivered every Tuesday. The little ones love having apples every day. Page 48 The Woodpecker November 2023

Thank you Justin and New World Ravenswood! The following article is from our Sustainable Development Goals Ambassadors: Here at Pegasus Bay School we have 4 Pou woven authentically within our curriculum. One of those Pou are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We also have a team of 11 students ranging from 6 to 12 years of age, who are leading sustainable initiatives within our Kura and wider community. The Pegasus Bay School SDG Ambassadors have had a lot of success in their first year as leaders within the school. They are leading by example as our Kura moves into Term 4 where the Inquiry topic is Shine-Be the Change. They are influencing others through authentically embodying our ACT-ive learning dispositions: Creator, Thinker and Adventurer. Our first initiative, which was owned by Seth and Cormac Heslop, was to get bike racks installed down at Pegasus Beach. This was an initiative that the whole SDG Ambassador team got behind as they crafted a very persuasive letter to the Waimakariri District Council. Within a couple of weeks they had got a response and were invited to speak at the Woodend-Sefton Community Board Meeting in September. This involved presenting their case, where they used digital technology through

iMovie, confident and persuasive speaking, and some strong reasons why this initiative was a ‘need and not just a want’ relating to the SDGs. During the holidays we got an email from Grant MacLeod from the WDC who was present at the meeting where the Ambassadors presented. He was so impressed by their presentation, he wanted to meet the SDG Ambassadors personally on 12 October. And he came with wonderful news! It is with great excitement we

announce that the Ambassadors not only have been granted funding for this initiative but are being involved in the design and installation process. This child led initiative not only will bring positive change for our local community, but what is super exciting, the WDC have now prioritised looking at installing bike racks at all beaches

within our Waimakariri region! Planning is already underway, and we hope these will be installed in time for Summer! This news came after a successful fundraiser initiative that the ambassadors led within our community to raise funds for our very own community garden. The fundraiser was selling wildflowers seeds that the ambassadors spent four weeks organising and developing themselves. They had crafted art prints that they created themselves and developed an iMovie to share with our community to encourage them to get behind their fundraiser. They raised just over $250 which is now being used for each active learning space to choose their own mix of vegetables for their assigned bed. Our biggest event of the year which they are eagerly planning for now is a Beach Clean up which will be held in December. Ngā mihi Di Murphy, Deputy Principal The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 49

Page 50 The Woodpecker November 2023

CAB NORTH CANTERBURY

Our office is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9.30am to 3.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm. CAB North Canterbury is a critical community hub, connecting you with the information you need. All our services are free and confidential, and no issue is too big or too small. You can talk to us about anything that’s concerning you and there’s no time limit on how long you can spend with one of our interviewers. We’re available face-to-face, by phone and by email. We offer additional services for clients including: • free Justice of the Peace service (please check for days / times) • free Budgeting, Employment, Immigration and Legal clinics (please check for days/times) • free CV preparation and cover letter service (by appointment only) • help with online forms and applications • a face-to-face settlement

information service to newcomers to New Zealand Language Support Citizens Advice has an internal Language Support service which means that CAB volunteers can check to see when other volunteers across the country are available to assist clients in another language. Currently, we can support more than 30 different languages using this service. General Support 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. You’ll find us at 209 High Street, Rangirora, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222, or send us an email: northcanterbury@cab. org.nz

The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 51

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 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 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 Page 52 The Woodpecker November 2023

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 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 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

COMMUNITY CONTACTS Facebook: facebook.com/ timebankwaimakariri TUAHIWI COMMUNITY PRE-SCHOOL 313 2141 tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/tuahiwi. preschool www.tuahiwicommunitypreschool WAIKUKU BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB Danelle Asher wbslsc@wbslsc.com WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST Woodend, Pegasus, Waikuku waioralinks@gmail.com 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 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 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES TRUST (YDOT) info@ydot.co.nz www.ydot.co.nz

Don’t see your club in Community Contacts - tell the Editor. The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 53

Woodpecker Deadline The Woodpecker is published 11 months of the year from February to December inclusive (December covers January). Each month the deadline is 25th of the month with a 5pm of deadline sent out to all contributors, advertisers and community contributors as a reminder. To ensure your space please do send us in your contributions as early as possible where you can as we would hate for you to be disappointed and miss out. From this deadline date there is a tight turnaround to have the publication ready to go to the printers for them to deliver them to all our deliverers in time for a 1st of the month delivery to your doors. debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

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. NEXT ISSUE DECEMBER 2023 / JANUARY 2024 Deadline for advertisements and community articles - 25 NOVEMBER 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 Page 54 The Woodpecker November 2023

All Construction & C onc rete Work

• Driveways, patios & paths • Bridges and Culverts • Floors, foundations, sheds and buildings • Dairy Sheds, Herd homes • Silage pits, efﬂuent ponds

• Retaining walls & landscaping • Swimming pools & ponds • Excavation and cartage • Precast concrete • Insulated panels • Placing & Finishing

Daryl Power 027 230 9401

concretepower@scorch.co.nz • www.concretepower.co.nz The Woodpecker November 2023 Page 55

We..... ....want you to know that there are many everyday products around the home that are very bad for us pets! Here are some examples. - Slug bait, rat and mouse poisons - Chocolate - Many essential oils - Onion family vegetables, (especially garlic it’s ok in small amounts) - Artificially sweetened drinks and products with Xylitol - Medicines, especially prescription - Cannabis, even the ash - Antifreeze So please be careful around your pets. If you think your pet has consumed or been in contact with any of these examples please contact us immediately. 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 service available to registered clients- phone: 03 312 2669 Page 56 The Woodpecker November 2023