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Complimentary March 2019 MONTHLY PUBLICATION 15 Essential Event Feature 8 Mackenzie Preparing Highland A&P Show for Winter
contents
Like all our wider community we
have spent the past week feeling
shocked, angry and unbelievably
Given the amount of time we spend at home, it’s vital that we create an sad. All those innocent people
taken at a time when they
environment to be proud of, but also feel comfortable in. Therefore we want you, should have been safe. It is
our readers, to know exactly where to shop so you can create a designer look and incredibly hard to process
add personality to your homes by building collections of home accessories and how this could happen in New
Zealand and it’s even harder to
staple pieces, such as standout trinkets, rugs, lamps, cushions, vases, artwork –
put our true feelings into words.
whatever suits your style and to be able to mix and match them between seasons. We all process life changing
events in different ways and
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there will be many tough times
HOPKINSONS ahead - let’s do whatever we
can to support our Muslim
Community and each other. The
Karlyn and the team welcome you to visit their girls and I at Essence Magazine
showroom where you will be pleasantly surprised at a front cover: The much-awaited Mackenzie
Ron Brown Jewellers offer an extensive range of
offer our deepest sympathies.
vast array of products: decorative items, kitchenware, A&P Highland Show is getting closer and a
jewellery, fashion, accessories and furniture. high quality, stunning jewellery, including watches, trip to the Fairlie showground must be the
NZTA & NZ Post Agency. diamonds and rings or Stephen Brown can design and best way to spend this Easter Monday!
manufacture that special piece of jewellery, whether More than just furniture contact us: See pages 15 - 19 for timetable, stories and
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What a fantastic day out for the community at the Rock and Hop 2019.
Featuring 1000 cars, caravans and motorbikes from all eras on show and
hi My
today
81/2 years
cruising the South Canterbury region over the three days. Saturday was the
Male
big Gala Day Show and Shine where all the vehicles are parked up for display
Relay for Life and judging on the spectacular Caroline Bay. There was music, a Best
Dressed Competition, 100’s of Stalls, plenty of dancers, the SBS Bank Wear
Mixed
Breed
Relay for Life continues to go from strength to strength. The Cancer Society’s
flagship fund raiser this year raised $45,000. Held at Caroline Bay, the event
Your Parts Competition final, along with many other forms of entertainment.
A great event organised by Hospice South Canterbury.
I love: Walks and naps
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it overnight from 4pm to 10am. There were 200 survivors who walked the
South Canterbury I’m a super social senior girl! I may be
getting on in years, but I still enjoy my
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track proudly wearing their purple sashes with another 202 carers in green between of course! I would love to spend
sashes supporting their loved ones. It had a lovely feel to the event and my golden years relaxing with you!
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THE
The Ringmakers Creative
From Concept to Completion
The first floor workshop directly good rapport with customers who
Chamber
above The Ringmakers’ retail
space is a hive of activity with four
goldsmiths all at different stages
appreciate the time we spend making
sure the details are just right for each
commission. It is gratifying and quite
BRENT
LET’S GET COSY
in their respective projects: Olly is humbling when customers return Autumn is here and winter
soldering links in a bracelet repair for over many years because of their faith is fast approaching and the
a customer, Brent is drilling ‘seats’ in in our ability to meet their needs.”
OLLY SOPHIE, BURNETTA AND AIMEE grey skies, wet mornings and
a shaped band into which he will later the cold evenings are on their
The added value of having a way. The change of seasons
set seven stunning diamonds, Robert workshop staffed with goldsmiths
is rolling out gold for a bespoke knowledge. Graeme is very highly regarded for his stock requirements is an opportunity to give your
attached to the shop is not lost design and manufacturing skills, and has trained manydemand. She interiors a refresh, here are
pendant commissioned to celebrate on owner Brent White, who began
a wedding anniversary, and Graeme enjoys her role and
jewellers in his time as a goldsmith. He has passed this a few ideas to help you get
his apprenticeship under previous says, “We are so
mantle on to Brent who is relishing the opportunity to inspired.
is setting vivid Ceylonese sapphires owner Graeme Castle in 1993. “In a
into a ring for stock which will be on lucky to have a
guide another young person as they enter the industry. One quick way to give your
commercial environment where most team made up
Olly is about to start the fourth and final year of his
display in the shop by the end of the product for sale is mass produced, the home that cosy feeling is by
day. apprenticeship and has flourished in the workshop of such friendly, adding texture and colour, a
fact that we can respond in real-time environment. Learning the trade in a local business enthusiastic
This is a typical scene in the busy to queries and our customers can put a large floor rug is a fantastic
means that he is gaining detailed knowledge and people who way to easily warm up any
Stafford Street jewellery workshop face to the person who is making their genuinely enjoy
practice in all aspects of jewellery manufacture. “It’s
GRAEME where the individual goldsmiths, jewellery is incredibly important in our room. The new floor rug
nice that the work is so varied because it means I amserving the people of collection by WEAVE is one
unlike in many big city workshops business model. All aspects of design not doing the same thing over and over again,” says South Canterbury and
or factories, often complete the and manufacture are completed of our favourites. They are a
Olly. beyond. The goldsmiths beautiful hand-woven wool
entire manufacturing process, from on-site, meaning that you achieve are able to work away
consulting with the customer in a result that is unique, and truly WE ARE SO LUCKY TO Robert, who has recently joined the workshop blend and come in a variety of textures and patterns to suit any
team, has nearly twenty years’ experience as a happily upstairs knowing that home. For your homewares think about bringing in faux furs, wool,
store and hand-drawing the design, handmade, rather than constructed HAVE A TEAM MADE our customers’ first point of contact in store is more
to shaping the band and mount, from mass-produced parts. This allows goldsmith in South Africa, where he had the pleasure cashmere and a personal favourite velvet will really add the intimate
UP OF SUCH FRIENDLY, and challenge of completing some very high-end often than not either Burnetta or Sophie, both of feel.
setting stones and completing the goldsmiths to make an item that whom have recently undertaken Gemmological
finishing work, themselves. This has is exactly what you would like, rather ENTHUSIASTIC PEOPLE Institute of America (GIA) study to ensure their Lighting is also a great way to create ambience, changing your ceiling
allowed them not only to refine their than just ‘close enough’.” WHO GENUINELY ENJOY industry knowledge remains up-to-date. The light bulbs to a warmer hue can do wonders, also adding lamps to
skills in all aspects of the craft but ROBERT
Brent’s 26 years, and Graeme’s three of us downstairs work hard to make sure create mood lighting and if you have any with exposed bulbs try
it also makes them quite invested SERVING THE PEOPLE choosing some vintage bulbs with an amber glow. Bringing greenery
half-century in the industry mean that the store is stocked with jewellery that caters to
in each special piece. According to their customers benefit from a wealth
OF SOUTH CANTERBURY as many tastes and budgets as possible, and we indoors can help satisfy our cravings for the outdoors when its too
Brent, “It is possible to build a really of experience and tried and tested AND BEYOND. love nothing more than seeing people leave the cold to be outside. Find plants that are all different shapes and sizes
store delighted with their purchases.” to create interest. Three of our favourites are the fiddle leaf fig, string
of pearls and the mother in-laws’ tongue.
A notable recent success has been the official
Custom-made
Timaru Penguins jewellery range, designed and
manufactured by the team at The Ringmakers.
Items from the range, which includes earrings,
necklaces, bracelets, a charm and a ring, all
Jewellery
available in sterling silver or 9ct gold, have been
selling like hotcakes. They have found their
way all over New Zealand and as far afield as
Australia, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Holland,
Our goldsmiths take pride in custom-making quality commissions. He is particularly skilled in working Denmark, Taiwan, the USA and New Caledonia.
jewellery, working with you right through the design and with platinum and making cluster rings using “Being a productive part of the local community is
manufacturing process to ensure the perfect outcome. platinum wire-work is one of the aspects of jewellery really important to us,” Brent explains, “which is one
The entire process is completed on site, so you can be manufacture he enjoys most. Robert is excited about of the reasons we are so delighted with the success
involved every step of the way. We manufacture diamond his new role and the lifestyle the move to Timaru will of the penguin jewellery range. For each item sold,
and coloured stone rings and all types of one off jewellery afford his young family. we donate a portion of the proceeds to the Timaru
including pendants, earrings and cufflinks to suit your Brent’s wife, Aimee, manages the retail and Penguins group allowing us to support an incredibly
taste and budget. We also repair and remake jewellery to financial side of the business, allowing him to focus worthwhile local initiative.”
a very high standard. Come and see the friendly team for his energy on the workshop and maintaining the Brent and team find their work richly rewarding
an obligation-free consultation today! steady work output that the large numbers of repairs, and look forward to continuing to serve the jewellery
custom orders, valuations, insurance work and lovers of South Canterbury.
Come in and see your local Dulux colour specialist at
Guthrie Bowron Timaru for more inspiration.
Call us today 03 688 1362 270 Stafford Street, Timaru www.theringmakers.co.nz
Karen Chambers Design - Guthrie Bowron Timaru
14 Barnard Street, Timaru • Ph 688 1068
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Preparing for Got your firewood?
Choose wisely and make sure your wood is ‘good’
winter driving PREPARING
If you are planning to use a wood burner to heat your home this
winter, it’s not too late to organise your firewood. Finding a good
source of dry wood that doesn’t produce excess smoke makes for a
cosier home, reduced air pollution and will save you money in the
to smoke a lot, so we recommend you use this
only for kindling and burn it with other wood.
Once winter is underway, make sure you’re
burning dry firewood of the right size (less than
Judith Earl-Goulet,
Operations Manager
from Environment
long run.
FOR WINTER
Have you heard of a condition on roads with these sprays. There are good window 110mm in diameter) and burning cleanly by Canterbury Timaru.
called summer ice? Exhaust emissions, and cleaning products on the market, but if you Judith Earl-Goulet, Environment Canterbury’s operations adjusting the amount of wood burning rather
other substances like tiny fractions of tyre don’t want to spend the money, use a couple manager in Timaru, has some tips on what to look out for and than turning down the air supply if you still have this function on
rubber, oil and diesel are deposited on the of drops of dishwashing liquid and about a what to avoid, to ensure your wood is ‘good’. your wood burner.
road, and when it rains, roads become as litre of lukewarm water in a clean bucket.
slippery as black ice in winter. This usually You may have to repeat the process and “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot Earlier is better for buying your wood Don’t forget about kindling!
happens when there had been a long then wipe it off with clean old newspaper or and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light Buying wood early allows time to dry your wood before using it and Having great kindling can make a real difference when it comes
dry spell and it rains just a little bit. It will a clean rag. and winter in the shade.” - Charles Dickens is usually a cheaper option. Generally, it takes 1-6 years for wood to to running an efficient wood burner. Lots of small pieces of dry
eventually be washed away by heavy rain, dry properly, so if you’re buying wood to use for this winter it needs kindling, combined with knotted newspaper, helps a fire get
but until then, drive very cautiously. Then
This should make a huge difference when It’s not quite here yet but March does herald the to be pre-dried or seasoned. established more quickly, increasing efficiency and reducing the
driving because there will be less glare. Do premonition of winter. amount of smoke emitted.
the cycle starts again. not clean or polish the dash with products Burning wet wood is not an option as it won’t get hot enough
Early autumn is the best time to start that leave a gloss finish. It will reflect onto Make sure you’re ready for it. Take a look at what’s on to produce efficient warmth in your home and it leads to smoky Here's some other tips for better burning
preparations for winter driving conditions. the windscreen and become very annoying offer to help ensure you and your family keep warm and chimneys and air pollution. You might want to consider using an • Use Plantation Pine for getting a fire up to temperature quickly.
The sun is now getting low at times when for the driver. healthy when it’s frosty outside. alternative heat source if you haven’t got a good supply of dry
• Do not burn firewood with a moisture content of 25% and over.
most people drive to and from work. wood to use.
This is also a good We can help with testing this, call us on 0800 329 276 to arrange.
Being visible to others is the key to avoid a time to have your Buy from a reputable source
serious incident. Drive with the headlights • Use dry, seasoned wood and buy unseasoned wood well in
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vehicle checked for the We recommend buying from a wood merchant who is part of our advance of needing it: 12 months minimum for pine, longer for
on dipped beam, and unless the visibility condition of the battery, Trusted Good Wood Merchant programme. Merchants are audited
is poor due to fog or smoke, do not use hardwoods or those with more sap.
the tyres (including the annually and testing the moisture content of their wood supply is
the fog lights. It is illegal to use fog lights • Store your wood under cover and allow air flow. A small
Electrical
spare), radiator fluids, part of this process.
when the visibility is good, and extremely windscreen wipers, etc. Fog light switch woodshed is great, or under some eaves or along a fence line.
blinding to other road users at night. They usually have a good supply of dry, seasoned wood. If not,
they will ensure their customers know how ‘green’ the wood is and • Keep your wood burner well-maintained and look after your
Never drive with only the park when it should be ready for use. chimney and flue to remove build-up of soot.
lights on! Heat transfer systems
are designed to utilise Unfortunately, we do hear of people buying wood online or from For more advice on choosing good wood and burning better
Make sure your vehicle’s windows trailers on the side of the road that contain wet wood. If you’d like check out warmercheaper.co.nz or call 0800 329 276 and
your excess heat by
are clean and clear on the inside to know what you’re paying for, our Better Burning Advisors are ask to speak to one of our
transferring it from your
and outside. Do the same with available to test a sample of wood for its moisture content. Better Burning Advisors.
lounge or heat source
the mirrors, lights, reflectors etc.
room, and distributing it Choose a ‘better burning’ wood To see a list of local Trusted
I use an old towel to wipe off the
to other cooler areas of Do you know which wood burns hottest and with the least amount Good Wood Merchants, head
dew/frost in the morning. Use
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The Shade House
Novus Glass
Answering the
burning questions
It’s getting to that time of year again, limit creosote build-up, they are better for
when we South Islanders are stocking up the fire burner. “We also think they may
on enough dry wood to get us through the have a role in helping to improve our air
colder months. quality.”
The burning question is, which wood do
Guthrie Bowron
we choose?
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late. is why we are preparing you for winter this year- make sure you have all Did you know Guthrie Bowron Timaru make free home visits?
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Fur Gloves Scarf
$39.95 $19 Top $179
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Official Timaru Penguins Long sleeve
Dakota
Bracelet, $79, and Ring, $59 Tee- Stripe
Dare to be
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A portion of the proceeds of $79.95 Wallet Scarf
STOW Medium Dress
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Timaru Penguins
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Locket, $875
STOW Rose
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DAYSThe new season is here, which means
it’s time for cosy jumpers, warm photos: Jan Macpherson
Photography
scarves - and a beauty update. Here’s
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Focusing Mackenzie Highland A&P Show
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Kennel Club dog show and trials. While
top wood choppers battle it out with
their chainsaws and axes, award-winning
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Lastly, a special thank all to the sponsors
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– the Show couldn’t run without you…in
Skin Deep, 8 The Terrace, may be the 121st show but there is always Clap your hands along to the Highland your inner artist. Or take a look at the
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Early Learners, Farmlands, Four Square
about flash, colour and pop as we head Trustees Chair. up over 400 sites; annual competitions from ARA, Highland games demos, Western chickens, ducks and pigeons.
Fairlie, Goldpine, Gordon Handy, Heiniger
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She admits it’s a daunting prospect. New Zealand Ltd, Lemacon Ltd, Mackenzie
COSMETIC TATTOOING The new boss of Fashion Focus, Suzanne “Running a fashion retail shop is demonstrations and live entertainment will
amuse everyone from the kids up and the
On the live stage, Li'l Chuck - The One Man of food will be available from the kid’s Supply Services, Mainland Wools, Makikihi
Talbot, is relishing the thought. challenging in this digitised era of Skiffle Machine and local acts and Freestyle favourites to more unique flavours such as Fries Chip Factory, Mighty Mix Dog Food,
Micropigmentation for eyebrows is a leading Instagram and online shopping. But I’ve carnival will keep the festive atmosphere NZ Motocross - NZ’s #1 Professional Mexican, Global Street food, ‘Wild’ NZ food,
“Winter can be a fairly drab, grey affair. Peppers Bluewater Resort, Peter Walsh
treatment in the beauty industry. If you have got a highly supportive family and am pumping throughout the day! FMX Team. There really is something for Cornish pasties etc.
So we’re all about adding a colour tint to & Associates, PGG Wrightson Wool Ltd,
thinning sparse eyebrows? Struggle to apply really keen to get stuck in.” everyone!
those winter staples. And we’ve got the It really is a great family day out and So, make sure you and your family come Pinewood Motels, Point Lumber, Rabobank,
makeup and when you do it smudges anyway?
Then this treatment is for you! Also known as colours to suit,” says Suzanne. excellent value for money with world-class For a break in the action, get some along on April 22nd and enjoy all the Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-Operative,
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implanted into the skin with a disposable cartridge, farm produce, wine and home brew. modern activities.
school and speech and drama teacher is
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From the Mayor’s Desk
Motocross Autumn is now officially here and until recently we
have been enjoying hot days. We are grateful for the
rain we have received which has dampened down
parched paddocks, lawns and gardens as well as
starting to replenish our low river levels. We are
hopeful that we will receive more rain during autumn
to continue the grass growth.
Good time music with
The towns of Fairlie, Tekapo and Twizel have
continued to be busy with visitors, both international
and domestic. With plenty of sports activities and
‘old time style’ hits Fairlie
events occurring either in our district or further beyond, there have been plenty
Freestyle New Zealand is New Zealand’s of people about. The Pass to Pub mountainbike ride, Wanaka A & P Show,
No1 Professional & most successful FMX Motatapu Challenge, the Bert Munro Challenge, the different rowing events at Lake
Team. Ruataniwha, Gibbston Valley Summer Concert and concerts have all contributed to
Visitors to this year’s Mackenzie Highland A&P Show on Easter Monday can Freestyle New Zealand returns to the a happy vibrancy in our towns.
Ken’s Books look forward to a Skiffle Extravaganza!
Mackenzie Country with a show that
is sure to astound you, with 3 riders
The Mackenzie Highland A & P Show is in Fairlie on Easter Monday. As always,
this one day Show is very popular for locals, exhibitors, businesses and visitors. It
Dubbed the ‘one man Skiffle machine’ Li’l Chuck (AKA David Thorpe) hails preforming death defying stunts 3 stories
is the largest one day Show in New Zealand with on average between 12-15,000
Selling a wide range of from the UK but considers himself a Kiwi after living in Christchurch for the past
in the air including the backflip ticks
people through the gates. This is a guaranteed great fun family day out with
upside down.
New Zealand non-fiction books 16 years. There he honed his talent working with bands the likes of Irish group, Over the past 7 years, Freestyle New
something for everyone. There are over 400 sites and this year there is Freestyle
NZ Motorcross with New Zealand’s number one professional FMX team as well
'The Black Velvet Band', and 'The Vanguard', the official house band of The Zealand has been a dominant name in the as the usual Mackenzie Shears, Wood Chopping, NZ Kennel Club Show, Vintage
Crusaders’ rugby team in Canterbury. Freestyle Motocross scene. We continue to
Machinery and Li'l Chuck - The One Man Skiffle Machine. Also the Celebrity Chef
bring our fans and event promoters high
and Cooking Demonstrations, a demonstration of Highland Games, Free Riding,
adrenaline and edge-of-your seat FMX
Q. You perform two quite different shows throughout the country. We are Pedalmania, demonstrations of Cowboy Challenge, Mackenzie Trail Challenge,
shows, can you tell us more? excited to head back to the Easter Show Exhibition Dog Trial, Animal Tent, Vintage Machinery, Mackenzie Highland Pipe
I will be down in Fairle with my genuine with a show that is sure to impress. Our Band, Barwoods Entertainment stage, Fairlie Four Square lolly scramble, Grand
'One Man Band' - Li'l Chuck The One team will be taking to the air to defy the Parade, shopping, food, animals and much, much more.
Man Skiffle Machine, playing 'good time laws of gravity and show what can be done with a 100kg motorcycle 3 stories high in the Please continue to drive safe and look out for one another. We live in a special
music with old time style' – one man air. District and we encourage you all to come and enjoy our hospitality and all that
band style – guitar, harmonica, drums, our area has to offer.
We will be demonstrating some of the most dangerous and difficult tricks in the
vocal simultaneously.... I'll also perform
FMX sport including the famous backflip, with blackflip tricks!! While our professional Graham Smith - Mackenzie District Council
Phone 027 500 2018 my 'Backyard Skiffle Band' show, an
M/C will take you though step by step the details of these amazing tricks and bring the
interactive show where I form a band from
kensbooks@xtra.co.nz atmosphere alive. Be sure not to miss this show!
members of the audience 'on the fly' as
well as give a music history lesson...
Q. Tell us how you started/came up with
such contrasting shows?
My mind is like a firework display at the
best of times, I constantly have creative
ideas exploding all over the place.
Martin Wakefield – Chartered Accountants Over the years I have developed many
acts and shows that fit into all sorts of
Experts in Farm Accounting environments which collectively keep the
wheels turning as a professional musician.
At Martin Wakefield we pride ourselves in being friendly, accessible accounting
specialists who make it our business to make your business more successful! Q. What are you working on right now?
I am working on my 3rd album release
stuff done in an old time style, so folks
Rural Accounting • Business Accounting • Auditing • Payroll – MONO. The album is released on
often think they have heard the songs
Body Corporate Services • Taxation • Succession Planning Services 29th March. I went over the the UK
somewhere before, but I also like to throw
and recorded MONO in one day at a
a few reinterpreted Blues and folks songs
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into the set.
clients as far afield as Kaikoura, Westland and Otago. Contact us today. microphone and all 1950s recording
equipment – playing all my instruments Q. If you could perform a duet with
simultaneously of course! ANYONE, who would it be?
26 Canon Street, Timaru Ph (03) 687 7122 I think Hank Williams would be top of the
Q. What /who is your music influence?
www.martinwakefield.co.nz list.
That's too hard! I have influences that
cover so many music genres but I guess at Q. What can the spectators expect to
the core of it all is The Blues. see from you at the Mackenzie Highland
Show?
Q. What other genres of music do you
I am pretty high energy and I like keep my
listen to?
shows vibrant and good fun... both shows
I am really into old time jazz / western
have to be seen to be believed! - they are
swing / old time country and trad folk
very visual.
stuff.
Q. How can fans-to-be listen to your
Q. What has been your favourite venue
music?
to perform at / in so far?
All the usual digital stores have my music,
I have been very fortunate to play in some
I also do a lot of videos on my Facebook
great venues including the Wellington
Opera House and Isaac Theatre Royal, but
what really blew me away was playing at
and Youtube channels...
https://www.youtube.com/c/ New Mitsubishi Triton, see it on our stand at the show
Geraldine Arts and Plants last year, where LilChuckTheOneManSkiffleMachine
the stage that was provided was a Morris https://www.facebook.com/
Minor flat bed ute very similar to the one skifflemachine
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backyardskiffleband/
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Plus albums via my website
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always your own material?
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The Lilac
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Kelly Reeves Heywood
This book, based Environment Canterbury’s
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upon a true story, words: Esther
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lead. Part of his role Canterbury Toyota
Ashby-Coventry includes investigating
different women during 21years, starting as
complaints about
World War 2, whose lives an apprentice,
Love or loathe parking time limits – “We are friendly not horrible. We are Most members of the public in excessive outdoor burning
eventually intersect. The and helping people to working up to service
without them Timaru CBD could well very approachable… we don’t want Timaru are nice people, he says.
story rotates in chapters understand the rules. manager 2 years ago.
degenerate into a ghost town. abuse we are here to enforce the rules. Wearing cameras for the last year
between the points of
view of each of these women, telling their stories The township would risk losing We are ambassadors for the council,”
*John says.
has given the officers more security Q. What does the Air Plan say about outdoor burning? Why service your car? Nicki Mitchell & Lucy Davidson
its vibrancy, group manager and reduced the number of abusive The Canterbury Air Regional Plan prohibits most outdoor
before, during, and after the war. Safety - Regular servicing can help to identify potential When clients come to see us they generally have an
environmental services Tracy Tierney After working in the hospitality sector incidents. Potentially abusive people burning activities on properties under two hectares and
Caroline Ferriday is a single New York socialite restricts outdoor burning on other properties. This is problems before they become real ones. Servicing array of questions, some of those questions include
suggests. previously Eve says she learned how to are now watching what they say, will make sure that essential checks are carried out to general information about their dream destinations,
who does volunteer work for the French Consulate deal with abusive drunks who were far according to John. to reduce pollution, manage effects on air quality and
Businesses which relied on moving prevent smoke from affecting neighbours. It allows for critical vehicle components such as your braking system others are about the best way to get there, but we
aiding orphans. Compassionate about her work, foot traffic could suffer, she says. worse than annoyed drivers. “When people only park as long as and suspension to make sure that these vital parts also frequently get asked “what is the best way to see
some outdoor burning on properties over two hectares if
twenty-something Caroline wants to do something She feels sorry for others in service they are supposed to then they will don't let you down when you need them most. Regular everything” or “I want something different, something
“The inner township could become certain conditions are met, but we encourage alternatives
meaningful with her life. She ultimately ends up industries who are subject to verbal only ever receive positive interactions where possible such as composting, mulching, kerbside servicing provides peace of mind that the vehicle is in unique”.
one big (longterm) parking lot.” road-worthy condition. Just because a car feels ok, it
helping raise money to rehabilitate women whose abuse as they cannot walk away so with parking officers,” Eve says in collection services or transfer stations.
The most common excuse for staying doesn’t automatically mean all is working as well as it Did you know that you can cycle
lives were severely impacted at Ravensbruck, a easily. conclusion.
labour camp for women under the Nazi regime. too long in a carpark space was that Q. What are the rules? On properties under two hectares, should be. As the kms clock-up so too does the wear your way around the world?
the driver thought they had only been “It’s not normal to abuse people.” *Names have been changed to protect you can’t burn outdoors unless it is for cooking purposes and tear, but because deterioration is often gradual
the privacy of parking officers. e.g. BBQ, pizza ovens, hangi or umu. On properties over Cycling Tours have become increasingly popular
Kasia Kuzmerick is a 17 year old, living in Poland “five minutes”. Much of the job involves explaining and hidden out of sight, motorists may not see and feel recently and we are finding more and more people
who joins the resistance when her country is two hectares, you can burn vegetation, paper, cardboard the change. This can lull motorists into a false sense
“They’ve been there at least 10 the reason behind the parking tickets showing interest in seeing their dream destinations on
Metered and time restricted parking or untreated wood, if you meet certain conditions such as of security, mistakenly believing that all is ok because
invaded by the Nazis. She is eventually taken by minutes over the time limit because we and other infringements such as the the material being burnt is dry, and the smoke does not two wheels.
dangers of driving an unwarranted has been well established in Timaru nothing major has gone wrong with their vehicle.
the Germans to Ravensbrück, and is one of the chalk (the tyres) and come back,” *Eve cause a nuisance beyond your property boundary.
vehicle. since the 1960s. It is self-funding There are many wonderful cycle tours in some of the
rabbits. The rabbits were a group of young, healthy, says. Save money - Failing to service your vehicle each year
with revenue used to fund the costs Q. What’s the deal with crop residue burning? world’s most famous locations. Small groups of 8 – 16
women on whom the Germans performed ruthless, “If people are upset with a ticket I will to save a few dollars really is a false economy. Regular
Walking about 17kms a day, the two of maintenance, cleaning, providing Crop residue burning (also known as stubble burning) is servicing can help to identify issues early on that could
people enable you to get to see some of the more “off
unnecessary operations, debilitating them for life, officers spoken to for this story, say they explain their options,” she says. considered an important practice for many arable farmers. the beaten track” areas, you cycle through small towns,
parking and enforcement. later become costly and expensive to rectify. Take engine
and sometimes just killing them outright. Herta do the job because they like people Any defendant can challenge their However, we understand that large-scale outdoor burning oil for example, it’s needed to lubricate and protect the meet the locals all the while taking in some of the most
Oberheuser is a young German doctor who is really The parking revenue per annum in rural areas can be a concern to those living nearby and picturesque sights the world has to offer.
and the Council was very supportive infringement and write to the Council moving parts inside your engine. Without it, your engine
striving to get herself noticed as a female doctor 2018/2019 budget is: at times the nature and movements of the smoke from
particularly when they deal with a outlining their reasons. A manager could seize up costing thousands to repair or replace. All Some of the more common questions we get asked
and shows her unwavering support for the Reich. handful of unpleasant individuals. makes a final decision on whether the • Parking fees $430,500 these can be a nuisance and offensive. The Air Plan has our service schedules include checking the engine oil and,
measures in place restricting outdoor burning to help when it comes to cycling adventures are, where can I
She is the doctor who performs those operations. infringement stands or not. • Car park leases $72,300 if needed, replacing this with fresh oil specifically designed cycle and what level of fitness do I need?
Eve says she loves the job because reduce the nuisance and improve the quality of the air.
She is such an evil person who shows no remorse for • Infringements $450,000 for your car. Regular servicing can also save motorists
she’s out and about talking to people There was no particular type of Anyone carrying out crop residue burning must fill out a money at the petrol pump. New oil and air filters make for Firstly, there are so many locations you can cycle,
what she does as it's done for the good of Germany. and being social. It means she knows person who was the abusive minority Supplied by TDC Land Transport smoke management plan. There are also two designated wonderful itineraries in places like Vietnam, Sicily,
a smoother running engine and a more fuel efficient car,
This book is a compelling read, even though it was what’s going on in the community and but former security guard John knows Manager Andrew Dixon crop residue burning buffer zones, one in Timaru and one while addressing issues such as under inflated tyres will Greece, Mexico, Japan, Italy, Namibia to name a few.
difficult to read in parts. feels involved. how to de-escalate a situation. in Ashburton, where anyone wanting to carry out crop reduce rolling resistance and improve fuel consumption. Each tour has its own fitness level recommendation,
residue burning must have a resource consent. but generally they range from Moderate to Challenging.
Longevity - Simply put, regularly servicing your car will For those of you who feel like you may need a little
Q. What is your advice for anyone planning an outdoor
undoubtedly improve the life span of the vehicle. Just like
burn? We encourage anyone planning an outdoor burn, assistance on those daunting hill climbs, or who want
your body, the better you treat it – the longer it is likely to
including a crop residue burn, to contact us beforehand to a more leisurely approach, there’s several tour options
last. And with more and more people choosing to hold on
discuss. There’s also plenty of information at www.ecan. on which you have the option to hire an E bike. The
to their car for longer – regular servicing is crucial if you
govt.nz/outdoorburning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand introduction of electric powered bikes to touring has
are to enjoy many years of trouble-free driving.
has its own restrictions and permitting requirements – you really opened up many opportunities for people who
can view these on their handy tool www.checkitsalright.nz. Maintaining vehicle value - The second hand market want to see the world in a unique and exhilarating way.
Q. How can I report a burning-related incident? Call our is always competitive, with buyers expecting more for
their money. A car with evidence of regular servicing – or If small groups aren’t your thing, why not tailor make
incident response team on 0800 765 588 (24 hours). It’s your own self-guided cycle itinerary? Simply choose
helpful if you can provide as much detail as possible, e.g. even better a full service history - is likely to attract more
potential buyers and a higher selling price. your destination/s and we will help put together a
an address where the burn is occurring, to help our team wonderful adventure.
to investigate and respond appropriately.
If you think this might be for you, come and talk to us,
this is definitely an experience of a lifetime
75 Church St, Timaru
Ph 0800 329 276 Cnr North & Stafford Streets 257 Stafford Street
www.ecan.govt.nz Ph (03) 687 9276 Email: gareth@mcdermidgroup.co.nz Ph (03) 688 6099
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