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Tsunami siren warnings do you know what to do? Many residents evacuated their homes when they heard the tsunami sirens activate following November’s large quake. A number of them arrived in Rangiora, joining hundreds of other people who had also fled inland. Many were following advice broadcast over the radio and were unsure about how far the evacuation zone extended, others simply heard the sirens and decided to take a cautious approach. Residents spoken to that night seemed confused about the right course of action. As a result of the events that November 2016 evening, Civil Defence are holding a series of public information evenings for residents in the Waimakariri District. They are focused on those residing in coastal communities but open to all. These meetings will be a chance to hear the most recent advice from Civil Defence, see first-hand the tsunami risk modelling for our district and to ask any questions you may have.
Meetings in Pines Beach and Waikuku Beach were held in February. The following meetings are to be held in March: WOODEND Woodend Community Centre 16 March, 7pm to 9pm KAIAPOI Kaiapoi Rugby Clubrooms 21 March, 7pm to 9pm PEGASUS Pegasus School 22 March, 7pm to 9pm
PROGRESS REPORT Woodend War Memorial Lions Club of Woodend - Centennial Project Formal design plans are being prepared, as are the costings. Once this information is available, the location of the memorial will have to be formally approved by the Community Board.
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Woodend-Sefton Community Board The Woodend-Sefton Community Board has a new chairperson after Shona Powell was elected to the position last week. Powell replaces Cr John Meyer, who remains a member of the Board. Andrew Thompson retains his position as deputy-chairperson, having taken up that role prior to Christmas. Meanwhile Andrea Allen has joined the Board after being declared winner of the recent by-election. Allen headed the six-person field, beating former WDC Councillor Peter Farrant, with Ian Lennie close behind in third. The by-election was called to fill the position that was vacated by the late Karen Eastwood.
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Shona Powell
Andrea Allen
A total of 1220 votes were cast which represented a 24.77% return. The Woodend-Sefton Community Board covers the towns of Pegasus, Ravenswood, Sefton, Waikuku, Waikuku Beach, Woodend, and Woodend Beach and serves a population of 7,200 residents. NEXT MEETING: 13th Mar 2017 at 7:00pm
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From our Mayor David Ayers
What is Civil Defence?
To hear some people talk, one would think that “Civil Defence” is an army that rolls over the hill to rescue people and communities at times of natural disaster. Nothing could be further from the truth.
There are two, repeat two, full-time civil defence officers in the Waimakariri District, both employed by the Council. There are also the Police. The rest are volunteers or people pulled from their day-jobs in the Council into civil defence roles. All have received training, of course, but nevertheless it is not their full-time job. On top of that are the volunteers of our fire and ambulance services, search and rescue, rural fire, Red Cross, the emergency
response team (NZRT 12), etc. Out and about will be Council staff checking on infrastructure, supported by contractors like SICON. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is staffed mainly by council staff, although a few volunteers can also be involved. The staff have come out of their normal jobs of librarians, accounts clerks, planners, or whatever. The main job of that EOC is to receive information and coordinate the activities of the people out in the field: Police, fire, council contractors, communications teams and so on. The Welfare Centres are also staffed mainly by volunteers. In Waimakariri, there are a number of places that can be used – on the night of the tsunami alert they were at the Woodend Community Centre, the Kaiapoi Rugby Club and the Rangiora Baptist Church. These were all staffed by volunteers who started to mobilise at about 1.00 a.m. The volunteers have all given up their own time for training and often sacrifice a lot, both in the training and in the actual events. When a disaster proves to be long lasting, such as in the September 2010 earthquake, help will be needed from outside – once again, more volunteers. One of my abiding memories of the September quake was coming across the Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade working in Pines Beach in a Kaiapoi fire truck. In the last 6½ years we have called out those volunteers and council staff on a number of occasions. We owe them a lot.
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Woodend Combined Club On a cool overcast February morning, 40 club members travelled to the Cedar Park Gardens in Rolleston where they were welcomed by Anne and Ron Finch. Anne told how they bought a 2 year old house on 1.5 acres which had some mature trees but no garden. Work on the garden began in May 2000 with some plants from their previous home. We walked on manicured pathways, lawns with box-hedge edgings, saw perennials, shrubs, bulbs, a potager garden and a pond. A magnificent lunch was enjoyed by all, albeit indoors due to the weather! Our mini-speaker this month was a club member who spoke to us about the 2 week tour of Vietnam and Cambodia she went on last year. Before the trip she had to convince her orthopaedic surgeon to get her leg out of plaster and into a brace 2 weeks early so that she could actually make the trip! She said that on the trip itself she was treated right royally and missed out on very few of the side excursions. The tour was primarily a river cruise on the Mekong which she said was both fascinating and interesting. The trip was also recorded by a film crew from Japan who were making a promotional travelogue – our speaker said it was rather like being on reality TV! The trip included visits to many places of interest which she described to us including Saigon (still called that by the locals), Phnom Penh, many Pagodas, floating markets, a silk farm, a village where they made pot rice and edible rice paper, any many other places, including the infamous “killing fields”. Overall it was a very memorable experience, particularly an extremely uncomfortable ride on an ox-cart! Our main speaker in February was Neill Price, who came to talk to us about Antarctica, where he had been on 5 occasions. Neill explained that he had Page 8 THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2017
joined the Fire Brigade in 1968. In 1985 he got a job in Training Division which post he held until 1997. One of his briefs was to train all those who went to the Antarctic under the NZ programme. Neill described the type of training given which took place at Balmoral and Burnham Military Camps as well as the Training School at Woolston. Neill went to the Antarctic to conduct more training and evaluation. He described Antarctica as a real enigma. Just the rocky land mass covers 14 million square km – larger than the USA and Australia combined – and about 90% of the surface is covered by an ice sheet up to 4000 m deep – containing some 72% of the world’s fresh water. Despite this, Antarctica is also the world’s largest desert – the mean annual rainfall equivalent being only 30 mm! Neill spoke of the “survival course” that everyone has to go on soon after arrival on their first trip. In his case it involved having one of his greatest experiences, that of over-nighting in the shadow of Mt Erebus in an igloo he built with another guy! Neill described the formal training he gave at Scott Base, his liaison with the US base at McMurdo and his visits to places of historical interest, including Scott’s Hut. A great thrill for Neill was to be presented with a very large American badge designating him as Fire Chief – Antarctic! At our monthly meeting, Josie Oakes pictured right, a club founder member, was presented with a bouquet. Josie is now reluctantly retiring from the club and the presentation was to show the club’s appreciation for her efforts in providing jams, pickles etc for the Sales Table over the 14 years since the club was started. February’s coffee morning was at Monteith’s Brewery Bar in Rangiora – 17 members enjoying coffee, muffins and a good chat.
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PEGASUS RESIDENTS’ GROUP INC. (PRGI) MEMBERSHIP
New memberships, renewals and donations gratefully received Memberships run from 1 April to 31 March. Those not renewed by 30 April will lapse. JUST $5 PER HOUSEHOLD PER YEAR (or part year) Some of what we do… 3 Advocate for Pegasus residents’ with WDC, Todd Property 3 Organise events (Christmas, Easter, Bingo Babes etc) 3 Produce the Pegasus, Woodend & Waikuku Community Directory 3 Regular updates and information in The Woodpecker 3 Distribution of The Woodpecker in Pegasus 3 Distribution of public information and updates from WDC, Todd Property and others via email, Facebook, website and letterboxes 3 Coordinate Pegasus Community Watch 3 Facilitated the installation of a community defibrillator 3 Organised and hosted public meetings with WDC, Todd Property, Civil Defence, Vodafone and more Membership – contact us for a membership form or get one from our website. Donation – we welcome donations whether you are a member or not. Information – You are welcome to contact us with your questions about Pegasus. Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com • Website: pegasusresidentsgroup.com Facebook: Pegasus Residents Group Inc • Ph/Text 0274 310 803 Help us to help you | Pegasus – living it – loving it! THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2017 Page 9
Woodend Indoor Bowling Club MONDAY 6 March is the start of the indoor bowling season and we are keen to welcome new members. We are a small, friendly club and welcome new members of all ages. All bowls are supplied and subscriptions for the season are $40 for social members, $45 for affiliated members and $25 for students. Please call into the Woodend Community Centre any MONDAY evening at 7.15pm. Give Indoor bowling a try! For further information: Club Captains: Rex Macauley 313 3627, (021 126 3344), Woodend Indoor Bowling Club 2016 or Kelvin Harrison 3127 103. Competition Team
Relay for Life - Remember, Celebrate and Fight Back against Cancer Interest is building in the North Canterbury Relay for Life which will be held at the Rangiora A&P showgrounds on the 2526th of March this year. The Relay for Life involves teams off up to 10 people taking turns at walking around the track to remember, celebrate and fight back against Cancer. The Relay is organised locally with the help of the Canterbury/ Westland branch of the Cancer Society. Relay for life events are held around the world and have become increasingly popular with members of the public as a fun event that helps remember those lost to cancer, celebrate survival and encourage people to fight back. The relay starts with a remembrance ceremony at the beginning of the event. Also included is an afternoon tea event for survivors on the Saturday and the opportunity to fundraise for the local Page 10
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branch of the Cancer Society to help fund the fight against cancer in the region. For the duration of the relay food and entertainment is on hand, many teams choose to camp on site so they can be close to the action. Whilst the North Canterbury Relay for Life was only officially launched a month ago, already 32 teams have entered with many more businesses, clubs, schools and groups of friends looking to enter teams over the coming weeks. Teams that have already registered have laid down the challenge to other businesses and organisations. A team from Rangiora High School’s Lydiard House has challenged the Rangiora Volunteer Fire brigade, who in turn have accepted the challenge and entered a team. Teams can enter at: relayforlife.org.nz
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Woodend Garden Club
We held our February meeting at the community hall, attendance wasn’t great with a large number of apologies, though on a brighter note we have four new prospective members.
Our president, Rae Miller requested a moments silence to reflect on the passing of one of our members Lois Taylor who passed away recently. Our monthly ‘speaker’ was two of our members, Shirley Wheeler & Val Cotton. They showed us how to make floral displays using all sorts of additions, like mallowpuffs, glass beads & even straws, things we have at home. Hopefully we all learnt something new. They were very entertaining. We added another dimension to our meetings, question & answer time,
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members didn’t take long to think of questions, and we even had answers. Results from competitions were: Decorative open Bright & Beautiful: 1st Helen Power. Decorative novice: 1st Joy Collins, 2nd Pam Cleeve, 3rd Lynn Oliff. Large Bloom: 1st Shirley Wheeler, 2nd Pam Cleeve, 3rd Rae Miller. Small Bloom: 1st Joy Collins, 2nd Brenda Batchelor, 3rd Pam Cleeve.
Flowering Shrub: 1st Rae Miller, 2nd Shirley Wheeler, 3rd Joy Collins. Spike: 1st Brenda Batchelor, 2nd Pam Cleeve, 3rd Joy Collins. Cluster: 1st Rae Miller, 2nd Tricia de Haan, 3rd Pam Cleeve. One Rose: 1st Pam Cleeve, 2nd Lynn Oliff, 3rd Brenda Batchelor. Basket of Salad Vegetables: 2nd Tricia de Haan. 3 Runner Beans: 1st Rae Miller, 2nd Tricia de Haan, 3rd Lynn Oliff. Jar of Jam: 1st Rae Miller. Most points: 1st Rae Miller 13, 2nd Pam Cleeve 10, 3rd Joy Collins 8. Best in competition: Helen Power 20th of March is the date for our next meeting. It is going to be held at member Jan Bliss’s home. She will be making Hypertufa Pots. This sounds different & exciting. New members are always welcome, give Rae a call on 03 3100202 or Joy Collins on 03 3235258. We hope to see our visitors from last month’s meeting too.
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PRGI - Pegasus Info Page - March 2017 SECURITY CONCERNS There have been reports of thefts of tools from vehicles parked at Pegasus properties and in at least one case, the vehicle was taken with the tools inside. We suggest people consider that Facebook is not the best means of communication - the police are not reading it – you need to contact them via other means. As much as we might wish the little scumbags who commit these crimes would drop off the face of the earth, they are out there and Pegasus is not immune. Also, it is not someone else’s responsibility to take care of your property (unless they are contracted to), so here are some hints that we hope will help prevent future crime and loss. • Neighbourhood Support – Contact local coordinator Kay Mills 920 0126 or go online, https://neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz for more information. This is a great way to develop neighbourhood connections and is helpful in many ways other than just crime prevention. • If you can afford to, invest in security measures, be that a car alarm or cameras and alarms on your property. • LOCK IT! • Where possible remove items in your vehicle from view, or take tools out and lock them in the garage overnight or better still… • Clear all that stuff out of the garage and put the car/van in there! • It is important to report all incidents to the police to enable to them to get the full picture. You might think what Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Page 14
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happened isn’t worth reporting, but the information you provide could help someone else. • Get details if you can safely do so – any descriptive information such as vehicle registration, colour, make, time of day and pass this info to the police. • Most importantly: if you see or hear something suspicious or feel threatened – DIAL 111 • STAY SAFE – don’t put your life or others in danger with ‘heroic’ actions. THANK YOU COMMUNITY WATCH To the Pegasus Community Watch volunteers; some of you have been volunteering since the beginning in 2011 – a huge THANK YOU!! And to John Allin who has been coordinating the roster since 2014 and who rings the volunteers each week to remind them when it is their turn - GOOD JOB JOHNBOY! Thanks also to Janet at Woodend Service Station (BP) for the generous donation of petrol vouchers for the Community Watch vehicle - they can’t do it without that sort of communityminded help. If you are interested in joining the Pegasus Community Watch team, or want more info, contact John; johnboy.rhonda@gmail. com or 0272 642 519. GOT SOMETHING TO SHARE? If you have some Pegasus news you would like to share on this page, please contact Rhonda at prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com or ph/text 0274 310 803 We’d especially love to hear about any clubs or social groups and opportunities. Pegasus - Living It - Loving It!
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Woodend Bowling Club The men’s singles championship final was played with wind making conditions difficult. Mike Carpenter, playing last year’s winner Ian Dickison, got off to a flying start being 13-3 up on the first to twenty one shots looked like it was going to be a walk over. But Dickison slowly clawed his way back and after 18 ends he headed Mike 15- 14 game on. Carpenter drawing the better bowls scored a two, Ian replied with a one on the next end so all square. Ian scored one more, but Mike went ahead to win 21-17. Rae Miller with her team of Rosalie Dickison, Marjory Houston and Jenny Hammond defeated Yvonne O’Briens team of Gill Beale, Beryl Dishinton and Maureen Mariu in the club championship
fours final. The game was close but Rae’s team was the more consistent throughout, Jenny, being only a second year bowler played excellent draw bowls in the leads position setting up a good start for the rest of the team. The final score was 19-10. Mike Carpenter and Stu Jenkins, won the club championship pairs beating Ian Dickison and John McKeown. Mike Carpenter, was on a roll , having won the singles and pairs titles, the next championship to be played was the triples. With team mates John McCormick, and Stu Jenkins, playing against John McKeown, Geoff Adams and John Taylor it was a one sided affair with Mike’s team winning convincingly.
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Playing conditions were perfect for the men’s fours final. Mike Carpenter, skipping his team of Geoff Adams, Graeme Wray, and Mark Scotson was denied his fourth club championship title for the season , being defeated by Ian Dickison’s team.
Mike Carpenter and Ian Dickison.
Ian , with John McKeown, Bob Macfarlane, and Ralph Wells, played steady bowls as did Mikes team but Ian played the better of the two skips. It was even most of the game but Mike’s team needed six shots on the last end, but conceded there shots. Giving Ian’s team the win with a nine shot margin.
Jenny Hammond, Rosalie Mike Carpenter, Dickison, Rae Miller and Stu Jenkins, John Marjory Houston. McCormick.
Back: Ralph Wells, Bob Macfarlne. Front: Ian Dickison and John McKeown
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KATOTE COMMUNITY OF LEARNING The members of this Community are our local Early Education Centres, Ouruhia, Kaiapoi Borough, Kaiapoi North, St Patricks, Clarkville, Tuahiwi, Pegasus Bay, Woodend and Kaiapoi High School. Kia kora koutou We have had a very strong start to the year especially with the way our student leaders have embraced their role and our refined school ‘ecosystem’ approach defined and implemented via our Cultural Narrative. Two big concepts for us to focus on school wide this year are Leadership and Wellbeing. Webster’s Dictionary defines Leadership as “the power or ability to lead other people,” but for most people, there’s a lot more to it than that. Ask anyone what it means to be a leader, and you’ll likely hear something unique every time. In our newsletters and at assemblies this year we we aim to celebrate and showcase student, parent and staff leadership. Please let me know when you see examples you would like us to show case. According to Wikipedia Well-being is a general term for the condition of an individual or group, for example their social, economic, psychological, spiritual or medical state; a high level of well-being means in some sense the individual or group’s condition is positive, while low well-being is associated with negative happenings. We are interested in examples of Woodend’s positive and welcoming school culture where people are helped to become more successful. Please share these with us. Conversely if there are things that we can do to improve (student, parent and staff) leadership and or school wellbeing please let us know by ringing 03 3127808 or email: g.barber@woodend.school.nz Page 18
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One of the early functions of this CoL was to appoint a leader to oversee and lead the establishment of a Stewardship Group, Achievement Challenges for all learners so that our COL plan can be implemented by the start of 2018. As this appointed Leader our school has also been provided the equivalent of 2 days staffing a week. During the time I am working on COL leadership Adrienne Simpson will be Acting Principal. CULTURAL CAPTAIN NEWS By Ty, Ruby and Lilly As you may have seen, in Te Hapua there is a wooden chair/ gated sand pit and it is called the friendship chair. The point of the friendship chair is if someone is lonely they go and sit on it then someone will go and invite them to play with them. Right now it is just a plain old wooden chair with no personality so over the next few weeks the student leaders will bring a small group of children out at a time and they will paint it with us. The seat will be painted with red white green yellow black and blue. I think we are all excited about this and make sure to be checking your emails to bring some spare clothing for your children. Kapa Haka is starting again for 2017 and we are very excited to see all the young talent. It is from 2pm till 3pm and there will be lots of tutors helping out. The junior Kapa Haka will be performing in a lot of events and even collaborating with the senior Kapa Haka. Make sure you ask your young’uns to try it out because it is great experience. It will definitely be a great year. We are very excited to be having a new Ukulele Club! Ukulele club will be on a
Friday Lunch after the eating bell! In Te Ngahere. There is a limited amount of spaces due to number of ukuleles. If you have your own ukulele you are more than welcome to bring it in! The coaches are Mrs Parker and Mr Crawford and supported by Miss B! Ukulele club will be so much fun, and we encourage everyone to come have a go! But remember there are only limited spaces so get in quick. STUDENT LEADERS MAKING A CHANGE The 2017 Student Leaders spoke to the Waimakariri District Council and Road Safety Committee regarding the speeding on Rangiora Woodend Road. Late last year Woodend School got asked to present to the Waimakariri Council regarding the speeding on Rangiora Woodend Road and the information they had collated over the course of last year. The 2016 Student Leaders had collected data from Speed Cameras and had worked out that over half the cars travelling down Rangiora Woodend Road were speeding past our school! The students tried a variety of approaches, from Sandwich Boards to getting Media attention. However it appears that this has not worked. Even this week we have had cars travelling over 90km down Rangiora Woodend Road when our kids were at school! The message has not gotten across so the 2017 Student Leaders have now sought the help of the council to get the message across. The 2017 Student Leaders had just over a week to prepare the presentation, collate all the data, write speeches and collaborate between all 8 of them. They impressed everyone and we are so proud of what they achieved. Hopefully we see some action soon so watch this space! The Student Leaders are hoping to share their presentation this week at the Seniors Assembly so you are more than welcome to
come and see it if you are interested. A huge thanks to the Student Leaders, Ken Terry, Shane Thomson and Kathy Graham for all the work and effort they have put into helping us keep our students safe. Post meeting reactions “All the student Leaders made the school, the community and themselves very proud today. A well executed and absorbed presentation-well done!!” BOT Chair Shane Thomson The WDC have agreed to : • upgrade the existing 50km signs to the larger 900mm diameter signs. • install extra signs in the middle of the 50km stretch of road. • moving the the existing fluro children walking school signs to a more visible location at each end of the 50km stretch of road. The WDC are also considering other ideas that will need further discussion and approved funding including: • narrowing the ends of the 50km section with painted medians and possible kerb build-outs • 40km school zone signs Our student leaders have been working with Council staff, the Police and Trucking Associations over many years towards providing a safer school and community. Over the past year via our Safe School Drive Team we have been working together to to see what impact Education and Policing would have on reducing speeds and improving driver behaviour. The evidence presented on behalf of school and community safety within a well constructed presentation showed all present that our effort needs to now include traffic calming interventions. The students work gained the attention it deserved. We are so proud of the leadership and the communities willingness to involve student voice!! Continues over page >>>
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Cultural Narrative for Te Kura Tuatahi O Pakiaka/ Woodend Primary School
Woodend is surrounded by water, forest and mountains. The landscape of Woodend and North Canterbury is the inspiration for this cultural story. The waterways (Te Hapua and Te Awa) take children in year 0-2 and year 3-4 through the landscape until they get to the Forest (Te Ngahere) in year 5-6. The children emerge from the forest in year 6 (the woods’ end the end of early Primary school) and in year 7-8 begin to climb the great heights of the Mountains (Te Maunga) as they prepare for secondary school and the beginning of the next chapter. TE HAPUA: THE LAGOON The safe, shallow waters of te hapua provide the perfect nursery conditions for aquatic life, and nesting sites for birds. Lagoons provide a haven for endangered species. They are a rich source of nutrients. They are constantly changing, and support biodiversity of flora and fauna. Hapua also have an important function as protectors against erosion, storms and floods. They are important to the overall ecosystem of the waterways, just as the junior area is important to the overall character and function of our school. This is where we prepare strong foundations and relationships with whānau, and ākonga. These are the years that our ākonga first learn to live and work by our school values and learn about our Intelligent Behaviours. They are nurtured and guided by our kaiako (teachers) as they develop socially, emotionally and academically. The bonds, relationships and foundations that are nurtured during these early years help to breathe new life into the school community, which in turn strengthens, protects and supports our learning ecosystem. Associated wildlife/themes: • Food gathering - Mahinga Kai • Kete - basket • Kōtuku - White Heron • Kōtare - Kingfisher • Pukeko (the area is highly populated by Page 20
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these birds) • Korimako - Bellbird • Tuna - Eel • Ruru - Morepork (part of the haka Woodend’s haka) • Kihitara - red damselfly (dragonfly) • Kowaro - mudfish - a taonga (Woodend’s node was the first to have the mudfish grow and repopulate. We have now shared the fish with other nodes. We have played an important part in the reintroduction of the mudfish to this area) • Puteketeke - Crested Glebe • Mataku - white faced heron • Te Kouka - cabbage tree • Harakeke • Raupo - rushes TE AWA:THE RIVER In Māori culture water is likened to the lifeblood of Papatuanuku. Rivers support people, plants and wildlife, creating a nesting and feeding habitat for birds and other vulnerable wildlife. They are a source of mahinga kai (food gathering), hāngi stones and other valuable materials. They provide pathways across the landscape and represent continuity from maunga (mountain) to moana (ocean). Year 3-4 ākonga can be likened to te awa as they gain strength, purpose and direction in their learning. Rivers are in constant motion and change. The dynamic strength of Te Awa moves the river bed to form new shores (new learning), islands (pausing, reflecting) and routes (next learning steps). Te Awa and our ākonga are influenced by, and in turn, influence the landscape around them. Te awa tamariki move ‘nutrients’ (academic, physical and social skills, Growth Mindset and Intelligent Behaviours) as they gather momentum as ākonga, consolidating, pausing, surging and flowing into self-efficacy, raratiratanga, and a sense of self. Associated wildlife/themes: • Tāheke - waterfall/rapids • Mangaiti - small stream
• Mangamahu - gentle stream • Mangamutu - finished stream • Mangapiko - winding stream • Mangateretere - fast flowing stream • Mangawara - quiet stream • Ōrere - place of the waterfall • Paretai - riverbank • Toetoe (common on riverbanks, protection for riverbank and aquatic life) • Mata - water fern • Harakeke - NZ Flax • Kāki - Black Stilt • Tōrea – South Island pied oystercatcher • Ngutu pare – wrybill • Tarāpuka – black-billed gull • Tarapirohe – black-fronted tern • Turiwhatu – banded dotterel • Mokomoko - McCanns Skink (lizard) • Piriwai - mayfly • Inaka - whitebait (when young)/fish • Arahura River / Taramakau River (both situated on the West Coast - source of greenstone, much of which was transported to Kaiapoi as a centre of trade) • Ruataniwha - Cam River at Kaiapoi • Rakahuri - Ashley River • Hurunui • Waimakariri • Maka - fish hook • Taniwha - river guardian TE NGAHERE: THE FOREST Forests are complex communities above and below ground. The strong roots of rakau (trees) protect the soil from eroding and reduce flooding. Fully mature trees protect and nurture new growth in the forest. Te Ngahere is host to a huge variety of manu (bird), mū (insect), and ngai tipu (flora). Forests are vital in producing oxygen for us to breathe. Traditionally te ngahere provided Māori with food, resources, and mana. Like the forest trees year 5-6 children have grown tall physically, emotionally and academically. They have learnt to support one another and have grown strong roots (values, IBs) that help them stand as individuals. They continue to grow and reach upwards, modelling behaviour and drawing on their learning and experience to inspire and guide younger students. Like te ngahere supports diversity of flora and fauna, this age group supports diversity of thinking, culture and
learning styles. They are learning to be selfreflective, Associated wildlife/themes • Ōrākau - place of trees • Ōtāpiri - place of vigorous growing shoot • Ōtiria - place of planting • Manuka/kanuka • Karamu - coprosma • Koromiko - hebe • Tuauhou - silver eye • Pīwakawaka - fantail • Riroriro - grey warbler • Korimako - bell bird • Tui • Tuarahonu - nursery web spider • Tarata - lemonbalm • Akeake TE MAUNGA: THE MOUNTAIN Mountains were places where people experienced a sense of clarity and purpose and were considered tapu/sacred (Kai Tahu historian Te Maire Tau - 2000). Maunga were believed to be ancestors that linked the tangata to the land. Mountains (eg Maukatere) also provided a food gathering site for Kai Tahu. To climb a mountain you need to be supported and supportive, encouraging, courageous (Team Player). You must cultivate the right attitude (Growth Mindset, Logical Thinker, Self Manager: persistent, planned and organised). Our Inner Resources (culture, friendships, self-efficacy, self-belief, focus) help us to continue to climb when the going gets tough. Those at the top of the mountain help to create a pathway for others to follow. When we get to the top we can better see what lies ahead. We are stronger for the difficulty of our journey. Associated wildlife/themes: • Maukatere - Mount Grey • Tawera - Mount Oxford • Kuratawhiti - Torlesse Range • Aoraki - Mount Cook • Kā Tiritiri o te Moana - Southern Alps • Maunga-mā - white mountain • Maungatua - mountain of the gods • Maunganui - large mountain • Ōpiki - place of climbing • Ōtara - place of the peak • Puketoi - summit of the hill THE WOODPECKER MARCH 2017
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Woodend Toy Library merges with Rangiora Sadly the Woodend Toy Library was forced to close near the end of 2016 as the committee did not have the support they needed. However the New Year has bought good news, the Rangiora Toy Library has taken over the Woodend Toy Library and will operate as one library (called the Rangiora Toy Library (RTL)) both locations will remain open, which will allow members to have more access. The Woodend Branch of RTL opened on Friday 10th February and will be open every Friday between 9.30-11.30am moving forward. “All families who were members of the Woodend Toy Library have had their subscriptions transferred and now have the same privileges as all our other members.” Said Natarsha Crawford, President of the Rangiora Toy library. “We will be running the libraries as one library and all members will have access to BOTH libraries and be able to pick up and drop off toys at either location, so all member families benefit from the change.” The additional location will allow the Rangiora Library to expand as they are bursting at the seams in the Rangiora
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location. The change has enabled them to have more toys available and will allow for an increased membership. The Woodend Toy Library had approximately 700 toys, which all members will now have access to. In addition, there are 3 days during the week, across the locations that people can visit the library, which makes them more widely accessible to families. The libraries opening hours are now: Rangiora – Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30 am Woodend - Friday 9.30 – 11.30 am Rangiora – Saturday 9.30 – 12.30 pm Over the last 12 months the Rangiora Toy Library, opposite The Railway Station Café in Blackett Street, has undergone a significant upgrade, work should be complete by March/April 2017 when they will move back into their newly refurbished building and out of temporary accommodation, the containers in the car park. The upgrade has included new office furniture, new computers and printers, plus an upgrade to an online library system, as well as eftpos and new branding. Members will be able to enjoy
new layout, lights, heating and carpet. In a second stage the outside of the building will also get an upgrade, including a new paint job, as the building has been targeted by vandals in the last few months. “We have also had a local Rangiora family donate a Bowranda patio roof which will provide much needed outside space, for which we are very grateful.” Says Crawford.
single yearly subscription payment (with no other costs) and people can choose to do two duties per year totally 3 hours (to get a cheaper subscription fee), or join as a non-duty, grandparent or temporary member.
Crawford says they have big plans for the Woodend Toy Library. “The people that visit the toy library at the Woodend Cricket Pavilion, in the grounds of Woodend primary school, will notice that the library has already been upgraded onto the online library system. It has had a good cleanout and has been rearranged to make it more streamlined. We are also hoping to install new shelving, signage and have new computers, printers and eftpos very soon.” Any person who lives in Northern Canterbury can join the library, there is a
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“Go Go Girls” Latin-In-Line Exercise Group
Dedicated to Heather Emery and the Late Michael Emery. Both great adjudicators, dance teachers and principals of “Richmond Dance Studio” Richmond Nelson which closed in 2011 when they moved to Christchurch to be near to family after the Earthquake. They continued to teach in Woodend helping a lot of relocated families to meet the locals. Unfortunately Michael took ill in April last year and they had to stop teaching, and dear Michael passed away in May. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Heather.
We are a group of senior girls, dedicated too, Latin-in-Line dancing is the thing we love to do. Our teachers left us, to become Cantabrians. Such a loss to all their pupils and us Nelsionians. So what were we to do with all the dances we had learned? Why not continue the group and keep the name we’ve earned. We set out shopping for a music player in town This we found exciting so we could continue on our own. We found a lovely player that suited our cause So we did our dancing and gave ourselves applause. We sometimes make mistakes, but vowed to carry on A unanimous decision by each and everyone. Our group numbers 17, give or take a few Who venture off on holiday, their own thing to do. Or to have a hip replacement, or a knee redone etc., But back we come to dancing, as soon as we are better. So every Friday we will continue our regime, Heather would feel proud of us, should she come upon the scene. So “Go Go Girls” it’s great as we carry on each week, And enjoy each other’s company as exercise we seek.
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CHURCH NOTICES Woodend Methodist Church
86 Main Road, Woodend. State Highway One. Rev. Philomeno Kinera Office (03) 313 3448, Home (03) 313 1912, Mob 021 521 118
WOODEND MOVIES The first movie showing for the year will be on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at the Woodend Methodist Hal at 1 p.m. Any queries phone Ruth 3122094 or Evelyn 3127740. FREE ENTRY. GOLD COIN DONATION FOR AFTERNOON TEA. The following one will be on Wednesday 5 April. COMMUNITY FUN DAY AT WOODEND This was another successful day where families came and had lots of fun with
facepainting, balloon making and playing games. The sales table was successful too. WOODEND FINE CHINA, GLASS AND LINEN SALE This has been postponed to later in the year. CURTAIN BANK Just a reminder that there is a Curtain Bank bin outside the hall where you can dispose of good used curtains. If you require curtains please contact Andrea at Trinity Centre, King Street, Rangiora 3133448.
Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus St. Barnabas Church
Priest-in-Charge Rev. Shirley Hawke, Ph: 03 550 3708, or 027 678 8270. Em: sghawke@hyper.net.nz A community of believers, serving the wider community in love.
Christmas seems a long time ago now, we hope it was a joyful and peaceful time for you. Our Christmas services were well attended, particularly the Nativity Christmas play on 18th December. The cast put on a fun and informative performance, including one person who came to watch and found himself acting in the play! Harriet the donkey attended, along with a friend and although they declined to enter the church, they were happy to pose for photo opportunities with their fans. The New Year began with a sad farewell, as our vicar Gerard has moved on. We miss him and his wife Rachel, they are lovely people and we wish them the very best for the future. We have since welcomed Reverend Shirley Hawke to the Parish, she has taken on the role of priest in charge and we are enjoying working with her. Unfortunately we gave the wrong phone number for her in the February issue of the Woodpecker, if you tried unsuccessfully to get hold of her we apologise. Page 28
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The Mainly Music team were busy in January preparing for the new year and the Wednesday morning (10 am) sessions began again on 8th February. We love meeting you and your children every week and hope you can make it to the sessions. If you are looking to attend a service or services at our church this year, we have 9.30 am and 4.30 pm services every week The afternoon service, known as ‘4.32’, is a contemporary service with a childrens’ programme, whereas the morning service is more traditional. Whichever you choose to attend, we will be delighted to welcome you. For the period of Lent, the congregation of the 4.32 will be looking at a Lenten study as part of their service, beginning on Sunday 5th March. The same study will be covered in more depth on Tuesdays from 7th March, start time 9.30 am. Both will take place at St Barnabas church. In closing, we would like to wish you all a happy if very belated New Year.
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FRIENDS GROUP
The March meeting will be held on Wednesday 29th at 12 noon in the lounge at St Barnabas Anglican Church, 147 Main Road, Woodend. We are a friendly group of women who meet once a month to enjoy each other’s company. We begin with a shared finger food lunch at mid-day, followed by a speaker or an activity of some kind, and this year plan to include a few visits to places of interest. You are very welcome to join us. Enquiries: Beverley, Ph. 312 7777
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IHC is looking for volunteers to join their Friendship Programme. By taking a moment to connect with someone with an intellectual disability volunteers make a positive change in the life of another, and make a new friend in the process. We are looking for people who are caring, patient and reliable. For more information go to www.ihc.nz/volunteer or phone Jackie Cronin on 027 531 3579
NORTH CANTERBURY
Citizens Advice Bureau welcomes newcomers to New Zealand. We hope we can help you with the process of settling in our area. Our Bureau holds a session on Wednesday mornings (9.00 am - 11.30 am) that is largely devoted to assisting migrant clients, particularly those from the Philippines. We are able to provide local information and we can assist with any other query, such as tenancy, employment law, JP services and much more. All help is confidential and free, and we have access to language interpreters if required. You are welcome to call in at the Trevor Inch Memorial Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora, Monday to Friday from 9 am until 4.30 pm, or you can phone us on 03 313 8822 – free phone 0800 367 222 or email us at northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
COMMUNITY CONTACTS Acorn Early Childcare 03 312 2179 Email: jointhefun@acornearlychildcare.co.nz Website: www.acornearlychildcare.co.nz
Woodend Combined Club President, Sandra Benson Secretary, Rae Miller
Community Emergency Response Team Rick Cable. Email: rcable@clear.net.nz
312 2667
Gladstone Park Advisory Group Chairperson, Mark Paterson
312 7439
Woodend Community Association Inc Email: woodend.community.association@gmail.com President, John Archer 0274 332 558 Secretary, Jacqui Miller 021 890 358
Lions Club of Pegasus President Ian McGregor Secretary Sharon Divall
920 1955 920 0102
Lions Club of Woodend President David Marks Youth Centre Co-ordinator, Lois Inch
03 352 1016 312 7732
Nature’s Play Preschool - Pegasus 943 4935 Email: pegasuspreschool@naturesplay.co.nz Website: www.naturesplay.co.nz Pegasus Residents Group Inc Email: prgi@pegasusresidentsgroup.com Website: www.pegasusresidentsgroup.com President: Ian Lennie Secretary: Rhonda Mather Pegasus Woodend Women’s Institute Elaine 312 7963 Kathryn 03 327 6621 or 027 335 5771 St Barnabas Church, Woodend Anglican Parish of Woodend-Pegasus Priest-inCharge: Rev. Shirley Hawke 03 550 3708 or email: sghawke@hyper.net.nz cell:027 678 8270 Home Groups - Anne Graham 313 4457 Mainly Music – Keith Heyworth 03 745 9181 or email: rurukid@gmail.com cell :027 688 5597 Tuahiwi Community Pre-School 313 2141 Email: tuahiwipreschool@xtra.co.nz Facebook: Tuahiwi Community Preschool Website: www.TuahiwiCommunityPreschool Woodend Sefton Community Board Chairperson, Shona Powell shona.powell@wmk.govt.nz Ph:021 0231 6152 Deputy Chairperson, Andrew Thompson Waikuku Beach Surf Life Saving Club Richard Marsom wbslsc@wbslsc.com Woodend Bowling Club President, Mike Carpenter Secretary, Doreen Williams Woodend Boys’ Club John Harris
312 7463 (03) 327 9519 313 7832
03 327 9050 310 0202
Woodend Community Centre Advisory Group Chairperson, John Batistic 310 0654 Woodend Country Music Club Robert Jongenburger (President) 0274 885297 Marilyn Johnston (VPres) 312 7589 or 0211 362929 Woodend Cricket Club Bruce Davey
312 2413
Woodend Garden Club Rae Miller, President Joy Collins, Secretary
310 0202 323 5258
Woodend Golden Oldies Rugby & Netball President, Tony Hurley 312 7311 Woodend Gymnastics Club Astrid Breach 310 0212 Woodend Indoor Bowling Club Helen Power Rex Macauley
313 5749 313 3627
Woodend Junior Cricket Amy Hallmark 021 127 6711 Woodend Methodist Church Minister, Rev. Philomeno Kinera Hall Bookings, Evelyn
313 1912 312 7740
Woodend Netball Club Caitlin Loose, President Rachael Paterson, Secretary
312 2237 312 7439
Woodend Play Centre Claire Cameron 022 122 0452 Woodend Preschool/Nursery Sheryl Rule 312 7654 email woodendpreschool@xtra.co.nz website www.woodendpreschool.co.nz Woodend Rugby Club www.woodendrugby.co.nz President, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Secretary, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Senior Club Captain, Phil Kennett 027 717 2569 Junior Club Captain, Wendy Giles 021 355 336 Club Room Bookings, Karen Giles 021 126 7917 Woodend Tennis Club Jim Bucknell
313 9405
Woodend Toy Library Stephanie Email: toylibrarywoodend@gmail.com
312 2993
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