Waimea Weekly
Affordable Funerals and Cremations We can provide every service and option, and leave you with memories of a lifetime of love. 03 544 4400 • www.wrfs.co.nz
Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 15 August 2018
Page 8
Event to aid Indian women
Illegal poachers are riling up locals
Residents of the district have taken to social media, to vent frustration over illegal hunters. Amber Terrill recently spoke out on a Murchison Community page. She says on numerous occasions poachers have trespassed and wounded animals on her family’s property. “It’s so disheartening to go through your land and find piles of guts or whole animals left to rot. The fact that poachers are walking through a paddock, winging shots and scaring stock so that they go crashing through fences, is disgusting.” Amber’s comments were well received by the community with replies echoing and agreeing with her statement. People are concerned it is only a matter of time before someone is accidently hurt or killed. Murchison Police constable Matthew Elliott says, “I encourage and support everyone to enjoy the outdoors in all manners of activities and pastimes in our National and State parks, reserves and rivers. Hunting wild game, whether for sport, pest control or as a means to put food on the table, is one of these outdoor activities and has been an integral part of our NZ history and is still the pursuit of many keen men and women and families in this country. As with all sports and past times, advancements in technology has come very rapidly over the last 10 – 15 years to the shooting and hunting scene and some of the equipment available to
SEE PAGE 2
Bathroom Solutions
2018 MITRE 10 CUP DRAW LIFTOUT - Page 20-21
Page 35
Regan Brown and Lyla Jones at Appleby School excitedly await their annual fair. The long-running fair is widely regarded as the region’s first spring fair. It’ll take place this year on Saturday, September 1, between 11am-2pm. Photo: Emily Beaumont.
3n1 Commode Over toilet aid and safety chair combo Incl Bucket, Lid and Splash Guard Removable back for use as a toilet frame
Cnr McGlashen Ave & Croucher St, Richmond Additional copies $1
Waimea biker to compete in Switzerland
Toilet Risers Allowing the user to lower and rise from the toilet with ease Heights start from 2” Also available with handles
Ph: 03 544 7717
100% locally owned and operated
Cosy Seat Warm, soft, hygienic toilet cover seat Will not absorb moisture Washable Will fit most toilets
Grab Rails Ranging in a variety of sizes and styles to suit your needs
www.accessmobility.co.nz www.waimeaweekly.co.nz