The Woodpecker - October 2023

New Treasurer for The Woodpecker Community Trust

We are pleased to announce we have a new Treasurer on our board - Nicole Graham. This is a voluntary role and so hugely grateful, she like other board members give their time to such an amazing charity. We welcome her to our charity.

Here’s what Nicole has to say. “Hi, I’m Nicole, the newest board member of the Woodpecker Community Trust and appointed Treasurer. Outside of my position on the board I am a wife, mum of three and work full time as a senior accountant and business advisor for a Christchurch based accounting firm. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with my family, fun fact about me is that I am a huge Disney fan.”

Nicole Graham

If you’ve got holiday plans and your pet is going for a sleepover at a boarding facility - be mindful that it takes at least 10 days for your pet to respond fully to a vaccination, so it is important that you plan carefully for your pet’s “holiday”, too!

Editor’s Note

Tēnā koutou

Isn’t it great to move into daylight savings and see our evenings becoming lighter? This time of year is full of spring colour and whilst the weather is still mixed, the sign of new growth is a great motivator for wonderful weather to come.

It’s been our pleasure to acknowledge and introduce you to our new Treasurer who started with us a couple of months ago. Nicole Graham joins the board of trustees as a volunteer.

Also, again for another month we’ve been thrilled to include some new advertisers to our magazine as well as having contributions from groups and clubs who haven’t previously contributed.

This month you will have see that I’ve included advertising details; however, this is just a short summary. If you are interested in finding out more, please email me and I can send you our information sheet.

Every year for the last five years we have held a Xmas Volunteer Thank You evening for our community contributors and our advertisers as well as all our volunteers, board

members, deliverers, and distributors.

An invitation will once again be extended to all on our mailing list, so if this is you and you are available to come along, we would love to see you there. I regularly acknowledge and thank everyone who emails, texts or tells me how much they enjoy reading The Woodpecker. It’s great to hear that feedback, and a wonderful testament to those who contribute.

I would also love to hear from you if you have any further ideas or suggestions of things you’d like to see in the magazine, space allowing, for example ‘Where does garlic come from?’ or you might have something you could send in that is of interest value. It might be some local historic facts.

I’d love to hear from you.

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

Ngā mihi nui

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst

The Editor – Woodpecker

debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

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

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.

Ever thought of advertising in The Woodpecker?

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

If you are interested, please email the Editor to ask about our advertising rates.

debs.thewoodpecker@outlook.co.nz

Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust Update

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

Exciting times are on the horizon for Tūhaitara Coastal Park and its visitors as a new accessible Grade 2 Waimakariri Cycle Trail is set to be established. This significant project is made possible through the dedicated efforts of Visit Waimakariri and Enterprise North Canterbury. This trail promises to enhance the park’s accessibility, contribute to Tūhaitara Coastal Park’s broader community goals, and create an enjoyable experience for cyclists and walkers due to its shared use.

and business groups passionate about preserving indigenous flora and fauna to contact us if you want to adopt and nurture one of the biota nodes within Tūhaitara Coastal Park.

Another exciting thing is the current opportunity to get involved with the biota node project. Biota nodes within Tūhaitara Coastal Park comprisefreshwater holes or areas planted with native flora species that provide berries and nectar for our native birds. The birds naturally propagate native flora, allowing for further establishment and extension of the nodes, gradually connecting them all. The biota node project aims to facilitate natural ecological processes to help rehabilitate Tūhaitara Coastal Park and preserve our indigenous biodiversity for future generations. We invite community, school, whanau,

While on the topic of preserving indigenous biodiversity, Huria Mahinga Kai and Heritage Reserve planting day was another great success that marked the end of our volunteer planting days for the year as temperatures begin to reflect summer approaching. We want to thank all our wonderful volunteers who lent a helping hand to recloak Papatūānuku this year! Plantings will commence again next autumn for anyone interested in coming along. You

can sign up to be notified about future planting days through our website under the planting days tab.

Website: www.tuhaitarapark.org.nz

Facebook: Friends of Tūhaitara Coastal Park

Instagram: tkot_friendsoftuhaitarapark

What would you like to see in The Woodpecker?

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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

THIS SPACE COULD HAVE BEEN YOURS

SAYGo

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!

St Barnabas Church Update

It was Father’s Day this month and it was great to have a service to celebrate all the fathers who have touched our hearts, whether related by blood or not. Thanks to all the fathers out there!

During our recounting last month of all the things that go on here, we forgot to mention the English Coyuund V+try Dancing which takes place here in our hall every week. And the fact that the hall itself is available for hire! It’s not good to forgot things like that – but it is good to have so many things going on here for us to take part in…

Something we couldn’t forget is that 1 September marked the beginning of spring again. Welcome to the spring, God’s promise of a new world!

Ah the first hints of spring are in the air! Nau mai te raumati! Bring on summer!

Spring is a time for new beginnings, growth, and re-birth, with the daffodils blooming and new projects being started. It goes without being said that now is the BEST time to start working on your summer exercise plans. It certainly helps the motivation levels to have on your doorstep a local free, timed 5K walking, jogging, and running event that happens every Saturday. parkrun smiles, words of support and care, cheers and congrats is the norm, a common Saturday morning theme where strangers become friends enjoying the same energetic high when finishing the picturesque 5K course.

Everyone is welcoming and friendly, and it is a no pressure / noncompetitive environment where you can do the 5K at any pace you like. We give a full briefing to explain how it works before the event starts. It’s been an eventful month at Pegasus parkrun. We had 403 finishes at parkrun, that’s whopping 2,015K around Lake Pegasus in August alone. The four Saturday events were supported by 62 volunteer roles. We had national parkrun sponsors The Athletes Foot joining us to provide

foot advice, the North Canterbury Cancer Society join us for Daffodil Day and a celebration for a regular parkrunners 250th event! Well done Rosie Whitham!

Rosie is the 6th parkrunner at Pegasus to join the parkrun 250 club. This is a tremendous achievement – well done Rosie!

Rosie did her first parkrun at Aveley parkrun on the outskirts of Perth back in February 2017. In 2018 she partook in 50 parkruns – that’s an impressive effort. 238 were done here at Pegasus where she is a familiar face with a sunny disposition! Rosie has also volunteered over 50 times. We celebrated two of our four parkrun events in August with cake at the finish line. There are 42 parkruns around Aotearoa, we are proud to note that Pegasus has the highest CTP (cake to parkrun) ratio in the country!

If you are a Pegasus local, you might be interested in knowing that we returned to our signature two-loop course when daylight savings ended late in September. Please do give us a friendly wave if you happen to be around at that time - it really helps to see the community we have from the locals.

Pegasus parkrun happens every Saturday at Motu Quay by the swing

bridge on Lake Pegasus. Everyone is welcome! The first timer briefing is at 7:50am, followed by a run briefing for everyone at 7:55am. Check out Pegasus parkrun on Facebook / Instagram, or visit our web site: parkrun.co.nz/pegasus

DID YOU KNOW?

What are the least common birthdays

December 25 (Christmas Day) is the least common birthday.

January 1 (New Year’s Day) is the second least common.

December 24 (Christmas Eve) is the 3rd least common birthday.

About NZ

Kumara is a town on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 30kms south of Greymouth, close to the western end of SH73, which leads across Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch. The Taramakau River flows past to the north.

The population was 285 in the 2018 census, a decrease of 24 (7.76%) from 2013.

The name may come from the Māori language Kohe mara, which is the blossom of the tātarāmoa, or bush lawyer.

The Coast to Coast annual multisport race starts at Kumara Beach.

lambs bouncing around the paddocks. We love spring fever…

(LBC) samples (previously known as a “smear test”). By adopting HPV primary screening, the goal is to enhance the accuracy and sensitivity of screening,

– 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

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

“No Scalpel Vasectom ”

Woodend Tennis Club

Night tennis is fun!

Come and join us at:

Wednesday evening social tennisUnder lights.

From beginners to competitive players.

Open Evenings every Wednesday in October.

No charge for your first night (normally $4.00).

So, take the opportunity and come and check us out.

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 Jimmobile 021 806 366

If 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. Support your local club.

Alison Highman Ear Nurse RN

Vera Setz Audiologist MNZAS

Charlotte Watson Audiologist MNZAS

Woodend Garden Club

Please feel free to join us for entertainment, plant stalls, raffles, speaker, outings and of course, afternoon tea. Visitors are always welcome to come along.

Speaker from September Meeting

We learned about all things Trillium at the September meeting. A local expert outlined the history of the Trillium and the interesting varieties – some of which are quite rare. There are 35-45 species around the world. Generally, seven species with some in four colourways. They like a shady area with a very cold Winter. Christchurch is not cold enough for some varieties! They are acid loving plants that do well under deciduous trees but not evergreen. Trillium will seed readily if happy in their environment and can be grown in pots.

Woodend Spring Flower Show

This was held on Saturday 30 September, 1.00-4.00pm, Woodend Community Hall with this year being the 90th anniversary of the show. The theme was 1930s and was certainly be one to remember.

At the time of writing, schedules were

out with the committee expecting thousands through the door on Saturday 30 September at the Woodend Community Centre. Displays included international daffodil displays, wonderful arrangements and exhibits, stalls, a coffee van, Devonshire teas, children’s exhibits, photography competitions and much more. We hope you enjoyed coming along to see the wonderful show in support of the community.

Exhibit Winners

Jeanie Robinson won out Best in Show with a magnificent decorative arrangement in the theme of Spring Fling. Pam Mason won most of the individual sections. The Club are fortunate to be able to visit Pam’s Garden as one of their outings early 2024.

Helen Power – President - 03 313

5749

Shirley Rogers - Vice President - 03 312 7988

Chris Sutherland – Secretary - 0274 555 708

Helen Power – President - 03 313 5749

This month, we would like to introduce you to, and congratulate Rodney Walls on his recent achievements in three Driver Challenges, particularly the National Event held in Fielding in August. Rodney has been in our Brigade now for seven years, deciding to join when he was working at Woodend School as their Property Manager. He knew we were struggling for daytime crewing and felt he could turn out and help during the day. His wife Caro and two girls were very supportive of him doing this, and we thank them as it is a big commitment (family are very important to our Brigade).

Rodney had never considered doing a driver challenge until this year when a flyer came out from the United Fire Brigades Association. Further notice was sent out as a few people had pulled out and there was a vacancy. Rodney decided he would enter at the last minute. The event was run by the Canterbury Provincial Fire

Brigades Association and hosted by Mid Canterbury Fire Brigades Sub Association. There are 10 events run during the day –for example Lane Changing, driving over 45km; Slalom; Serpentine with diminishing lane, first driving forward, then reversing round conesamongst other events. It’s not just driver skill: it’s about being able to think on the run and make snap decisions. All assisted electronic equipment is taken off (i.e. reversing cameras) except the safety equipment. At this challenge there were between 20-24 competitors with most having competed before.

Rodney came away with 1st placed Rookie and 2nd Overall, a great achievement

Having never competed prior to the above event and to give himself a better chance in the National Event - he decided to go to Hokitika for the West Coast Provincial Fire Brigades Association Drivers Challenge, which was held at the local Airport, for more practice. Again, the same events were run, and his overall placing was 3rd in the Open Class.

The final event was the National Event held in Fielding at the Manfield Racetrack run over two days on the 25 / 26 August. This is a huge event with lots of Competitors entered – over 100 entries. It is very competitive and very serious; breath testing is done prior to the event, and many fire personnel compete each year. Again 10 events were run over the two days, one being a theory test, along with the practical. We are very proud to announce that Rodney, having never done anything like this before, was placed 2nd Open Rookie (up against around 50 Rookies) and 9th Overall (out of 100+). Very modestly, he said he thought he had done pretty well.

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.

Lawn maintenance

Mowing, fertilising, spraying and scarifying.

Phone Hamish 027 349 7986.

Looking

Woodend Methodist Update

Spring is here at last. Such a beautiful time of the year with all the colourful flowers, newborn animals, warmer weather and of course daylight saving giving us the extra hour of daylight to enjoy in the evening. The flower arrangements in both churches are extra special at this time of year. We have our usual weekly services through October including a couple of special ones.

On Sunday 8 October there will a Blessing of the Animals when we take the opportunity to celebrate our pets with a Pets Service while learning more about St Francis of Assissi (The Patron Saint of Animals). You are invited to bring your favourite pet to join our worship service. It is always interesting to see what arrives as a pet. On Sunday 22 October the Worship Team is having a favourite hymn service which is always a good sing of old and new hymns.

A Winters Stroll

15 October Operation Refugee this year has two fund raising projects. The first was the sleepout and the second is a winter walk. Winter / Spring Walk (the goal is walk for 10 kilometres). We plan to walk along the Rakahuri Trail, unless we hear that others would prefer to go to Northbrook, which is a shorter route and on smooth paths. Dogs are not allowed because of the water and other nesting birds. If there are those who would like to walk at Northbrook, then let Margaret know (phone 313 8413) and arrangements will be made and there will be two parallel walks. The plan is to meet in the car park by the BMX track near the

Show Grounds at 1.00pm on Sunday 15 October. Please try to get some sponsors involved, to raise funds for the refugees.

Woodend Movie Afternoon

Wednesday 4 October 2023 – 1pm ‘Shiloh’ - This is a family drama about a young boy who finds a runaway, nameless beagle and becoming friends. He instantly wants to adopt the pooch but unfortunately, the pup already has an owner who is a cruel hunter. Gold coin donation and afternoon tea will be served.

Monthly Combined Service – If you enjoy the old hymns there’s an opportunity to sing them with our friends from the Rangiora Presbyterian Church, as well as the usual components to a service. The next one is on Wednesday 25 October at Trinity Methodist Church, King Street, Rangiora.

Woodend weekly church service is held Sundays at 9am everyone welcome. Our minister is Darryn Hickling phone 022 675 7391. Rangiora Trinity office hours are Tuesday 10 am to 1pm, Wednesday 9.45am to 1.45pm, Thursday 10am to 1pm.

The ‘Who Found Mr Woody Woodpecker’ EntrantsSeptember

Alexis Snell 5 Woodend – sent in by Hayley Snell - TOP LEFT

Lucy Hayes 5 Woodend – sent in by David Hayes - TOP MIDDLE

Isabelle Selway 7 Woodend found Mr woody hiding in the big brothers and sister advert! Sent in by Matt Selway - MIDDLE RIGHT

Lewis Seabourn 6 Ravenswood sent in by Chris Walker - BOTTOM LEFT

Lucas Santamaria 5 Ravenswood sent in by Kristina Santamaria - BOTTOM MIDDLE

Presbyterian Mini Market

Saturday 18 November from 10am to 2pm.

Corner High & King Streets, Rangiora STALLS: Baking, preserves and jams, plants, books and jigsaws, light lunch, and sausage sizzle.

Outside Stalls and Mini Golf.

See you there!!!!

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 love playing touch rugby or want to give it a try? �� �� Join us for our summer touch rugby competition at Gladstone Park �� �� It’s a fun, fast, and inclusive sport that anyone can enjoy �� �� Here are some details: ��

The competition runs on Tuesday evenings from 31st October until 12th December 2023, restarting January until March 2024

There are three divisions: Social, Social Competitive, and Competitive

The entry fee is $300 per team (maximum 14 players per team)

Prizes for top teams in all divisions

You can register as a team or as an individual player (we’ll find a team for you)

The deadline for registration is 24th October 2023

Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun, get fit, and meet new people. �� Register today and spread the word to your friends and family. �� We look forward to seeing you on the field.

touch@woodendrugby.co.nz

OCTOBER 2023 WAIMAKARIRI 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

CHAMBER

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

New Hours

NORTH CANTERBURY

Our office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 3.30pm and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm.

Our recent campaign to recruit new volunteers was a success and our latest cohort is undergoing several weeks of induction training. Towards the end of October, they’ll start working with their mentors in the office, putting theory into practice. We’re delighted to welcome them to our team. No question is too big or too small to bring to CAB.

To give you an idea of some of the questions we deal with on a daily basis, here are some examples.

• What can I do if I think my consumer rights have been breached?

• What kinds of behaviour are considered workplace bullying?

• How can I apply for a protection order?

• Now that I have a Resident Visa, when can I apply to become a permanent resident?

• Can I trim branches from the neighbour’s trees if they are hanging over my boundary?

• What will a building inspector look for when they do a pre-purchase inspection?

• I’ve left my job. Do I have to wait

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.

before I can get an unemployment benefit?

• When can the Police require me to stop my vehicle?

• A new business has opened in Kaiapoi. Do you have the phone number?

We act as a critical community hub, connecting people with the information and services they need.

So, 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.

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

Mayor Dan Gordon Update

I had the honour of officially opening Ravenswood Central this month.

It’s wonderful to see some vibrant new hospitality hotspots on offer which I’m sure residents and visitors alike are already enjoying.

Developments like Ravenswood are attracting quality businesses and investment to our District and to this community.

It’s wonderful to have Gull here and we are looking forward to Harvey Norman opening.

There is plenty to be excited about. Ravenswood Central will create new employment opportunities for people in our District as well as enhancing people’s experience and enjoyment of the area through more shopping and dining options.

Thank you to Paul Croft and his team at Ravenswood Retail Ltd who can be very proud of all that has been achieved so far.

I would also like to say a big thank you to those who came along last weekend to help with the replanting of the Waikuku Beach shelterbelt.

Earlier this year the macrocarpa shelterbelt along Park Terrace was removed after consultation with the local community regarding the ongoing maintenance costs of the shelterbelt. We were very fortunate to have the Student Volunteer Army help with the replanting after the bad weather meant they couldn’t travel to Nelson for a scheduled project.

More than 30 members of the Student Volunteer Army joined with members of the community, Council staff and

Ian Fong and Shona Powell from the Woodend Sefton Community Board for the replanting.

This meant more than 1,000 lowgrowing native shrub and tree species were planted in one hour. A tremendous effort.

I was honoured to officially open the Woodend Spring Flower Show on Saturday.

This fantastic event 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.

It was a highlight for me as I’m sure it was for all who attended.

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.

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PEGASUS COMM UNITY NEWS

GENERAL ELECTIONS - MEET THE CANDIDATES EVENT

Many thanks to those who came along to our PRGI Meet the Candidates event With a turnout of over 50 participants, it was a fantastic opportunity for individuals to meet the Democracy NZ, Labour Party and National Party Waimakariri candidates, explore their party's policies, and gain insights into their responses to questions submitted by our PRGI members.

Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com

E: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com

Pegasus Residents’ Group Inc

REMINDER: CCTV IN PEGASUS PUBLIC MEETING - THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER, 7-9 PM

The possibility of CCTV in Pegasus has long been a topic of discussion in community. The PRGI have been investigating the feasibility of introducing CCTV in Pegasus with North Canterbury Neighbourhood Support and local police.

At this public meeting, we will present the initial options and costs involved

We have had some fantastic feedback on the event, that it was informative and well moderated.

Thank you very much to the candidates for making time in their schedules to come along and hear from our community. Special thanks to Pegasus Bay School for kindly letting us use the school hall for the event.

SAVE THE DATE: PRGI CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKE.

The PRGI 2023 Christmas by the Lake event will be held on SUNDAY 03 DECEMBER, 1.00PM - 3.00PM. Please mark the date in your calendars

We are also looking for sponsors to help us fund the event. If you are interested in supporting this wonderful community event, please get in touch: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com.

This is an opportunity for you to get the facts and information, have an open discussion and share your feedback on this proposed initiative We encourage you to come along!

When: Thursday 26 October

Where: Pegasus Bay School Hall, Solander Road, Pegasus Time: Doors open from 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Wraps up 9pm or before.

COMMUNITY CENTRE (PCC)

WEEKLY OPENING TIMES for books, puzzles, welcome bags, bus timetables, local bike tracks and walks info, etcMonday's 2-4pm, Wednesday's and Saturday's 10.00am - 12noon.

PEGASUS COMMUNITY CENTREJP DROP-IN SESSIONS

Saturday 07 and 21 October Time: 10.30am - 11.30am.

Community Foot Care Clinic

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

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

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!

Oxford Lions Club’s Big Family Fun Day Out

Saturday 14 October 2023. Oxford A & P Showgrounds 9am to 3pm. More on Facebook Or secretary: odlc@outlook.com

Kaiapoi Toy Library

Kaiapoi Toy Library, 9 Cass Street

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

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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.

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

Rangiora Church Street Market

Saturday 7 October, 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 youth work in the Rangiora parish.

Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter.

The warmer weather and longer days are definitely encouraging growth in our beautiful community which was shown with the success of the Woodend Spring flower show at the end of September.

We are fortunate to have events like this in the community, thank you to everyone involved with this. What an achievement to have reached 90 years.

Woodend Community Garden

The garden is continuing to produce and has been providing for families at Woodend School.

They are very fortunate to have 2 x 1KG bags of seed potatoes donated which will provide a lot of potatoes once harvested in the summer.

In the 4th term, the junior school is looking at starting a gardening program and using the

Community Garden as their classroom.

On Tuesday 10 October there will be a worm farm and composting demo held at the community garden, starting at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Woodend Clean Up

The Waimakariri Youth Council organised cleaning up the AshleyRakahuri River at the end of September for Keep NZ Beautiful week. Following their lead, we are planning a Woodend clean-up for Saturday the 4 October. For more details, check out our Facebook page Woodend

Residents Noticeboard North Canterbury.

Woodend Notice Board

Thank you so much to Enterprise North Canterbury who have revitalised our notice board outside Vege Direct in Woodend.

Adjacent to the regional map, the board will show community services available in Woodend and up and coming events.

Interested community groups keen to advertise their services and events can email Jocelyn on jghadamsfamily2@ gmail.com. The notice board will be refreshed every month.

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.

If you have any suggestions on ways to improve our community, please be in touch via email at woodend. community.association@gmail.com. That’s all for now.

Have a fabulous month of October.

The Woodend Community Association.

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Pegasus Town Knitting Group

The Pegasus Town Knitting Group was founded in 2018 by long standing Pegasus resident Lynne Stewart. Initially members knitted projects in their homes for NICU babies using donated wool, most of the yarn donations being received via requests on Facebook. The group expanded during the Covid lockdowns of 2020 and once restrictions were lifted, all were keen to meet on a regular basis, finding the Good Home of Pegasus a welcoming base for this venture. These days the group numbers around 25 and members come from

Pegasus, Woodend, Rangiora and even Christchurch City - most are frustrated grandmothers whose family members have outgrown the need for home crafted garments, and all look forward to the social and supportive aspects of the Friday morning Knit and Natter sessions as busy fingers work their magic with a pair of needles. Some members also crochet beautiful items.

Over time the group has been fortunate to receive two particularly large stashes of yarns – not all suited for baby knitting and so to ensure nothing is wasted, the group has expanded their

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charity project list quite considerably. Some good financial assistance has also been received, and to maintain the ability to purchase suitable wool for NICU babies, members have also turned their hand to fund raising ventures such as selling knitted Barbie doll clothes from Pegasus Main St Store. From time to time the group runs short term projects to meet identified needs such as beanies for the Men’s Shelter, and teddy bears for the Christchurch Hospital Chaplaincy Service. Currently, twiddle muffs are being made to supply Dementia units, or Care units for cancer and neurodiverse or otherwise stressed children - the soft cuddly tubes of varying yarn and stitch textures with added textural embellishments have proved particularly valuable in calming agitated or worried minds. Detailed records of donations have only been kept since December 2021 and from then until now, 2,330 items have been made and delivered to

over a dozen charity organisations. Total items since 2018 is now well over 4,000. That’s a lot of stitches, a lot of yarn, a lot of nattering AND a lot of love gone out from our small community - something the group is very proud of.

There is always a selection of yarns, needles and patterns available to inspire any first timer at each Knit and Natter session, meeting at the Good Home, Fridays 10am - noon. Newcomers are most welcome. Donations of no longer required wool stashes are always eagerly snapped up and much appreciated – pick up can be arranged.

Enquiries to Chris 027 313 1931 or Denise 021 166 3587

Woodend - Sefton Community Board

Pegasus Bay School request for bike racks at the Beach

We welcomed pupils from Pegasus Bay School to our last meeting to hear from them about why bike racks at Pegasus Beach are needed, as currently there are none. They had surveyed 396 children and 77 % said they would bike to the beach if there were bike racks. They outlined the reasons why bike racks are needed, including getting physical exercise, being more sustainable, security for bikes, and freeing up car parks during the busy summer period. The Board congratulates the Sustainable Development Goals Student Ambassadors and the pupils for the work they put into their presentation and the points they made about the need. We will work with council staff to see what can be done. It has also highlighted the stands at Waikuku and Woodend Beaches have seen better days.

Planting at Waikuku Beach

A recent chilly Saturday morning saw some Board members help at the planting of natives at Waikuku Beach to replace the macrocarpa hedge removed in April in Park Terrace. With locals, Council staff and the Student Volunteer Army from the University of Canterbury the planting moved quickly. Enjoying a BBQ together was a great way to finish . Some timely rain gave the plants the best possible start. As it grows we look forward to the shelterbelt providing a habitat for native birds and insects.

Two Funding Grants approved

• Woodend Playcentre - $500 toward replacing their fence to keep children safe

• Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade - $500 to purchase lights to decorate the station for Christmas and community events like Halloween to be part of the community

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

WAIORA LINKS COMMUNITY TRUST

Woodend ~ Pegasus ~ Waikuku

NEW WORLD RAVENSWOOD SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY:

With Ronel away for the September Community Cuppa, the bakery staff at New World Ravenswood happily took on the task of baking, supplying and delivering the cake and goodies for our monthly free morning tea event. Apprentice baker, Naomi, did an outstanding job. The results were spectacular with Waiora Links Trustees being surprised and delighted to see the food created in Waiora Links Community Trust colours!

New World is a major sponsor of the Waiora Links Community Trust and they supply the ingredients for Ronel’s baking each month, plus the beverages for the Community Cuppa. We know they are also supportive of many other community projects, including the recent Pegasus Bay Art Show. Not-for-profit groups and events can’t survive without this kind of support, so THANK YOU Justin & the team at New World Ravenswood!

Thanks also to our guest speaker, the irrepressible Lesley Ottey from Eco Educate for an entertaining mix of facts and fun. Our Cuppa attendees learned a lot about what should, shouldn’t and does go into recycling bins. As Lesley said, her work day would make for great reality TV! Lesley also presented the Good Home Pegasus voucher to our lucky winner (photo above)

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RONEL’S COMMUNITY CUPPA

Free Morning Tea for Residents of Woodend, Pegasus & Waikuku

10.00am, Wednesday 11th October

Pegasus Community Centre

8 Tahuna St, near Flat White Café New to the area? Come along, have a chat, have a laugh & be informed.

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Lions Club Woodend Pegasus

September has been a very busy time for Lions Club Woodend Pegasus with lots of exciting things going on.

2 September manning the drinks station at NPC Southbrook Shield fundraising match between Canterbury and Taranaki.

Weekend of 8-10

September saw President Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst attending the Lions Club International Forum (LCIF) ANZI Pacific Forum in Christchurch.

The ANZI Pacific Forum is the designated location for the Regional Forum for Lions Clubs International Constitutional Area 7. It offers a platform for idea exchange, inspiration, and networking with Lions

was the passion, kindness and inspiration to belong to the largest service organisation in the world. With 1.4 million Lions in over 200 countries serving their communities and helping to change people’s lives one at a time.

Our purpose is to create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. To promote the principles of good government and good citizenship. To Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.

12 September Lions Peace Poster Event. For over three decades, Lions have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance

representatives from CA7 (Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. This being the first time I had attended this forum I didn’t know what to expect. What I experienced

to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. The contest is for 11 to 13-year-old students – mainly they will be Intermediate Schools students, but others including home schooled

students can enter.

The 2023-2024 Contest Theme ‘Dare to Dream’

To a young person, a dream isn’t just a wish, hope or desire — it’s a path, a goal, an ambition. But achieving that dream takes hard work. So, this year, we asked young people to show how they’ll turn their dream of a peaceful world into reality.

Four Local Schools submitted 21 entries all by incredibly talented students. Our Club judging took place today and the winner for First Prize is Eshan Raja from Pegasus Bay School.

15 September Peace Poster presentation to Eshan (Woodend Pegasus Club winner) and teacher

Anna Sage with certificates

Congratulations to Eshan for his magnificent artwork and attention to detail. Eshan is an incredibly talented Artist and musician who in addition to his artistic talent also play the piano and guitar.

We wish him all the very best for the next step of the competition to District Level.

Our District Governor will judge before 15 November. Our District includes the top of the South Island. The District Winner proceeds to Multiple Districts (National) level and from there to International Convention in June 2024. The winner in 2023 was Emma Andreea Paveliuc from Rumania age 13 who was presented with her award at the United Nations in New York.

13 September saw our Cash for Cans Working Bee (Fundraiser for Kidney Kids) Aluminium cans are collected from Waikuku and Pine Acres Holiday Parks. This enables Lions Club

Woodend Pegasus to donate $500 twice a year to Kidney Kids Canterbury. Together we can change the world, but we can’t do it without people willing to serve their community.

If you are interested in making a difference, contact Jeff Taylor-Hayhurst on 021 865 877 or email president. woodendpegasus@lionsclubs.org.nz

Lions Christmas Cakes

Support the Woodend Pegasus Lions by purchasing our famous traditional Christmas Fruit Cake. 1KG, moist and last up to 2 years.

Cost $23 each, ideal for gifts, raffles, or share with family & friends. Contact Anne 03 313 6124

Order now from Lions

Keeping our community informed

The Woodpecker Community Trust is a non-profit community publication relying on advertising to meet costs. We appreciate your support and the contributions we receive.

The Woodpecker has been going for over 40 years starting as a 1-page sheet printed on a Gestetner!

Our magazine ensures an equal contribution of advertising and community contributions – so a great way for groups to promote what they do and for businesses to be able to promote themselves locally.

The areas The Woodpecker Community Trust delivers to is: Pegasus, Ravenswood, Tuahiwi, Woodend, Waikuku and beach areas – we are currently printing 4,000 copies delivered to your doors!

AND this excludes the digital copy which is uploaded monthly on Issuu.com which includes all the past copies. This link is also posted widely onto North Canterbury Facebook groups as well as being shared around local community groups.

If you would like to have a small quantity of Woodpeckers in your café or business, please do let us know. Let’s spread the love!

Where can people get The Woodpecker if I’m not in the delivery area?

• Check local Facebook pages and groups

• Request to be on the mailing list for the digital copy

• ISSUU: https://issuu.com/thewoodpecker4

What does it cost to advertise in The Woodpecker?

• Full Page - $215 + GST

• Half Page - $115 + GST

• Quarter Page - $60 + GST

• Premium Front Page Banner - $150 + GST

*Banners booked for 2023; invitations to book banners for 2024 open in November 2023

Classified Advertisements

For advertisements relating to a business or economic activity with a profit motive will be placed amongst other adverts.

Details: Words only (no logos) to be sent as a word docx - up to 30 words

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Size: 1/8-page size maximum

Dear Community Readers

As another busy term closes, we reflect on a very busy and exciting term. Recently our students from Years 3 - 8 performed in an amazing ‘Back to the Woodend Future’

production. It was a huge success, and we are so proud of all our talented performers.

Our Year 5 / 6 students went to Living Springs camp and had a wonderful time trying new activities and challenges. They all came back super excited about the whole experience. On Sunday 15 October we are holding our School Fair and invite all the

community to come along and join in the fun. This year we are fundraising towards a new playground. We are also looking forward to our Woodend School 150th Celebrations next year so put the dates in your

diary, 8 - 10 November 2024.

At the fair there will be a stall where you can register your interest in this upcoming event.

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

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

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.

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

The Woodpecker Community Trust thanks all their readers, contributors for their great feedback and supporting our charity over the years.

Slip...Slop...Slap!

We are told this summer will be a bad one for sunburn. It’s not just us, but pets too can suffer from skin damage from the sun. White areas with little hair cover (noses, ears and tummy) in particular can go on to develop skin cancers. Caught early they can be treated, however prevention with a good pet friendly sun block and provision of shade is a good idea.

So remember to be SunSmart with our pets too!

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