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JOEL INESON ing out of their clothes and toys, $5,109 last year, on a huge range of Anything left over from the ‘‘We’re in a consumer society, [email protected] and that’s how I got to know her,’’ clothing sourced and sold for no sales also went straight to places we’ve got too much stuff ... The Skinner said. more than $30 per item. that gave the clothes to needy things aren’t important, it’s the A charity clothing drive is in its ‘‘That was when I realised I’ve ‘‘The food is definitely needed, people, she said. benefit we can add to someone second year after successfully got all these clothes – not and I think it’s a good way for the Tickets would be $10 at the else’s life that’s more important raising more than $5,000 in 2015. children’s clothes but my clothes children to be able to give some- door, but people donating could than the stuff.’’ Ohoka woman Esther Skinner – which could do better being thing to their parents and put a purchase them for $5 when came up with the idea for Shop- sold and the money going to the smile on their face as well.’’ donating clothes at the station. Shopping for Good are ping for Good, a pre-loved charity kids. This year, Skinner had already Skinner said she thought the accepting men’s, women’s and clothing sale, after several years ‘‘All the clothes that sold, that received donations but said she sale ‘‘could be a massive event’’ to children’s clothing for their working with Pauline Walker money went to buying food ... and needed more for the sale and help families in need if enough sale on Thursday, May 26, held from the Rangiora Earthquake that all goes to lower decile would be accepting clothing up people were willing to come for- at the Mandeville Sports Club Express. schools in Christchurch.’’ until May 24 at the Ohoka service ward to give clothes, time or from 7.30pm. Contact Esther ‘‘I started bringing things to Skinner said volunteers station, corner of Whites and Mill simply shop for clothing. Skinner on 027 422 1780 to her when the children were grow- welcomed 110 shoppers who spent Rd. ‘‘Everyone’s got clothes. donate.

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THURSDAY MAY 19 CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE: PUBLIC FORUM ON BIRD Northern Bulldogs v Halswell SCARER USE IN WAIMAKARIRI Hornets, 12pm kickoff at Murphy DISTRICT: Held at the Swannanoa Park in Kaiapoi. Community Hall from 7pm. HURUNUI NETBALL: Round two at NORTH CANTERBURY LADIES the Hawarden Netball Courts from SOCIAL CLUB: A wee get together 9am. for a chat and a laugh every third The NRL: The Warriors play the Panthers Thursday of the month at the at AMI Stadium in Christchurch at Rangiora RSA from 7pm. 5pm. SATURDAY MAY 21 big KAIAPOI WINTER MARKET:New MAINLAND BIG BAND – DANCE: World car park, Charles St Kaiapoi Enjoy a great night out with Chch’s catch from 10am until 2pm (cancelled if longest-established, big band-style wet). All kinds of bargains, new and Dance Band playing music you will In search of funds used. Clothing, jewellery, toys, plants know and love from 7.30pm at the and books. Contact Linda (03) Kaiapoi Club. 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We meet every second business conducted under Meeting in Lamb & Hayward’s Want Great Dog Food at a Monday at the Rangiora War Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. Phone the licence is Sports Club. Great Price? Check out or text Louise on 0273640115. Wai-mana Chapel, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, The days on which and the www.mightymix.co.nz or hours during which alcohol PLACE Rangiora. call 03 3126242 Public Notices is sold under the licence CONTACTS: are: YOUR AD FINAL WEEK: North Canterbury David & Jo 312-8242 OSCLAY Sunday to Thursday NOW Musical Society proudly presents Hans & Colleen 312-2919 4pm to 11pm Friday and Saturday BOARDING Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA 2pm to Midnight Phone: ‘‘Outstanding performance" - with music by Elton John, KENNEL The application may be 03 377 8778 this pop/rock musical is in its final week at the Rangiora The Combined Possum Control – Poison Warning inspected during ordinary Town Hall. Final night Saturday 21st May 2016. Book today Ph 312 8848 Loburn Churches of Rangiora office hours at the office of www.ncms.co.nz and Town Hall Cinemas. Evening 7.30pm LEADER VALLEY th Invites you to come and the Waimakariri District Thursday - Saturday with matinees Sunday 15 May 4pm and celebrate Licensing Committee at Saturday 21st May 2pm. Pentecost Sunday, Excell Biosecurity wishes to advise that a ground-based 215 High Street, Rangiora. Stock Feed and Farm Services This Sunday 15th May possum control operation will be taking place to keep Any person who is entitled Rural Supplies Available at 6pm at possum numbers under control to prevent spread of TB. to object and who wishes to Hope Cafe, 111 East Belt, Rangiora Gateway New Life Church, This operation will be conducted as a part of the TBfree object to the issue of the Serving up more than great Coffee. Rangiora’s Hope Cafeís Denches Road, Southbrook MEADOW HAY for Cattle $6 New Zealand programme. licence may, not later than Ph 0212138606 full of surprises from the relaxed dećor and scrumptious Speaker will be 15 working days after the STOCKMAN Areas covered: home style baking to its vibrant team of volunteers. Mr Stan Stewart. All This operation involves a total area date of the publication of RED clover meadow hay Stock work - Mustering Established as a not-for-profit organization we aim to provide welcome. of 16,936 ha. this notice, file a notice in small bales available, just Farm minding - Fencing Enquiries ph. 03 3133537 affordable coffee and a bite to eat while offering a base for The southern boundary is Leader Road, the eastern writing of the objection with cut and baled, ph. 03 Rural Handyman, Social Services and agencies within the local community. We boundary is the Conway River, western and northern the Secretary of the 3131774 Fernside area. Driving Class1-5WTR also offer counselling services, Rangiora Community Garden Waimakariri District boundary is Black Hills. Murray Weaver and Vege Co-operative. Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am until Licensing Committee at 3pm. 03 3128536 Operation date (approximately): 9th May to 29th July 2016. Private Bag 1005, Cars Wanted Cell 027 3340893 Rangiora. Investments Poisoning methods, poison used and nature of poison: Possum habitats will be targeted using Feratox No objection to the issue of CASH for any unwanted cars/ a licence may be made in vehicles suit wrecking. Free Kaiapoi Community Night Market encapsulated Potassium Cyanide (dyed green), the baits Every Thursday, 5pm - 8pm, Trousselot Park, Kaiapoi. Soy Hurunui Water Project relation to a matter other pick up. Ph 0274-762-404 will be placed in peanut paste inside bait stations and in than a matter specified in To Let Candles, Craft, Jewellery, Books, Free Range Eggs, Plants, Shares For Sale biodegradable blue bait bags, these will be attached to FOR dismantling or repair, Honey, Fresh Veges, Home Baking, Readymade Meals, Section 105 (1) of the Sale 18 shares available. Email trees and fence posts. rough or damaged. Cash Coffee and Hot Food. Come down for tea and enjoy the and Supply of Alcohol Act paid. Ph Automotive Parts FARM cottage for rent, 3 enquiries to 2012. music from our local buskers. More information phone, [email protected] The public is warned not to enter these areas and not to 313-7216. bdrms, Cust area, $300 Linda 0277813048. No objection to the renewal p.w. but neg. Ph. 027 remove carcasses or baits. Baits are dangerous to people TOYOTA Celica or Nissan and dogs. of a licence may be made in 9201738. relation to a matter other Bluebird wanted, reas. General warning than a matter specified in good cond., manual, Ph 03 KAIAPOI, spacious sunny 2 Kaiapoi Country Music Club 3133203. • Do not touch poison baits/bait stations/traps Section 131 of the Sale and bdrm unit, heat pump, car- Wednesday 18th May, upstairs at Kaiapoi Workingmens Club Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. WANTED to buy Toyota Hi- port, close to the bus route, at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Public Notices • Do not touch poisoned possum carcasses • Keep pets under supervision; do not let dogs eat This is the first publication Ace 2007 - 2014 model, $295pw. Ph 327-9169. of this notice. 3L, 5 dr, less than 150,000 poisoned carcasses kms. Ph 021 979695. Pig Manure and Sawdust • Do not leave children unattended Rangiora Lions Club Magic Garden Aid. $5 per 40L bag. Free • Follow the advice on the poison warning signs. nzsleepout.com delivery to Rangiora. Delivery fee outside Rangiora. For If you suspect poisoning Public Notices SLEEPOUT hire from Saturday morning delivery please ring Brian 3137628 or • Contact your local hospital or dial 111 $70pw. Ph 0274741723. Mike 3132819 by 9pm Thursdays. • Call National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764766 • In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, SMALL 2bdrm flat, on 20 contact a local veterinarian. acre lifestyle block. 2 car Toot’n’Croon sing Swing, Blues and CUST SCHOOL For further information (including maps of the operational area) gge. Beautiful views. 5 mins Manhattan Transfer 150th JUBILEE contact the operator, Brent Smith, 86 Kowhai Ford Road, from Rangiora. Pets neg. Local band Toot’n’Croon present an entertaining evening of (to be held 2017) Kaikoura, phone 03 319 5084 or 021 687 125. $300p.w. incl. power. Suit working person or retiree. toe-tapping music featuring Swing from the golden era of Anyone interested in RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 music, some bouncy Blues, and a selection of music from the Contact Janine 027 forming a steering WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT PLAN 2801233. marvellous Manhattan Transfer. Relax with the easy listening Committee to organise the music or have a dance. Rangiora RSA, 82 Victoria St, 150th Jubilee of PRIVATE PLAN CHANGE 26 Saturday 28th May, band starts at 7.45pm. $10 at the door, WESTPARK RANGIORA LIMITED cash bar open. Cust School Wanted to Rent are invited to attend a Fairfax Media Rangiora Offi ce LEHMANS AND OXFORD ROADS, RANGIORA public meeting on 17 May, OPERATIVE DATE 3 BDRM house wanted to Volunteers Victim Support 7.30pm in the Multi-purpose Is now located at rent in Oxford area, refs room at Cust School In accordance with Clause 20(2) of Part 1 of avail. Ph. 022 1331369 Offer your time, skills, and life experience directly to victims, 6 Durham Street Rangiora Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act family/whanau, and significant others affected by crime and Enquiries to [email protected] Phone 03 313 6183 1991, public notice is hereby given of the trauma, including suicide and homicide. We require people Telephone (03) 3125753 with emotional maturity, patience, good communication decision, made by the Waimakariri District Council skills, commitment to roster duty, ongoing computer and at its meeting on the Tuesday, 3 May 2016, to the 3 NEED A internet access, full drivers licence, and access to own N 6 following matters in the Waimakariri District Plan. vehicle. Our comprehensive training programme will run over Chapters FLATMATE? two weekends: Aug 20th/21st and Sept 3rd/4th. W E Private Plan Change 26 rezones approximately 15 Applications close June 17th, 2016. To register for our 4 hectares from Rural to Residential 2, located at Durham St Advertise information evening to be held Mon July 4th, 6 – 8pm, (venue Woodend Before S Lehmans and Oxford Roads, Rangiora. In 1 220 216 TBA), www.victimsupport.org.nz/volunteer/registration or conjunction with an Outline Development Plan and for one now... phone 0800 865 868. & After School 238B 222 new or revised District Plan Maps, Private Plan Programme 238A Property Brokers Change 26 amends policy 17.1.1.4, and amends A.G.M 242 238C May 31, 2016 or introduces new rules relating to minimum floor High Street HAVING A 7.30pm levels, fencing, setbacks from the transmission Phone: Held in the lines and compliance with the Outline Woodend Play Centre WDC Council offi ces Development Plan. 03 377 8778 GARAGE SALE? All Welcome! The Waimakariri District Plan shall be deemed to have been amended in accordance with these Email: Advertise it with... decisions from Monday, 23 May 2016. GOclassifi eds@ The District Plan can be inspected at the Council’s northernoutlook Service Centres and Libraries at any time when .co.nz open to the public or on the Council’s website www.waimakariri.govt.nz under District Plan. Victoria Caseley Ph: 03 377 8778 | Fax: 03 379 1531 Planning Implementation Manager Ph: 03 377 8778 7198601AA stuff.co.nz MAY 14, 2016, NORTHERN OUTLOOK 15 Beauty Health and For Sale Fitness U/RIGHT frid/freezer $180, chest freezer $90, lazyboy chair $150, d/bd $70, RELAXATON s/bed $40, couch & chair EXCAVATION AUTO ELECTRICAL BUTCHERY BUTCHERY BUTCHERY MEDITATIONS $120. All items in good Spend an hour unwinding cond. Ph. 3120110 HMR TRANSPORT Canterbury Homekill from your daily routine and prides itself in offering a begin to get in touch with AND EXCAVATION OxfordOxford professional, honest service how to slow down and relax. MOBILE ABATTOIR It’s a great way to restore Gardening, Plants & PRIVATE throughout Canterbury your energy. 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We can take care of: Sheep, beef, pigs, process group-classes/meditation Email: kdlpaschatherapist@ • Driveways and entrances into portion packs and small All meat packaged gmail.com • Trenching and drainage goods and label to your to the same Wanted to Buy requirements. standard you would • Section clearing and tree stump removal expect from your A+GOOD cash paid for house- • Foundations and levelling supermarket Dressmaking hold effects, all whiteware, • Ponds, post driving, hole boring and Number one old fridges, freezers, ovens etc fashioned bacon & Small goods, bacon good quality and working much more... ham curing. and ham made to your NINE STITCHES order. Ph 022 089 1671. HMR TRANSPORT and EXCAVATION requirements IN KAIAPOI Phone: 0275 767 227 Ph 312 4205 Bookings Essential (03) 313 4771 • Alterations & Repairs. Email: [email protected] Ph. 03 314 7472 or • Made to measure. 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WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT Waimakariri District Council COUNCIL AND ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY needs your nominations RATING INFORMATION for the DATABASE AVAILABLE FOR Community Service Awards INSPECTION 2016

The Rating Information Database for the Waimakariri District Council and Environment Canterbury (Waimakariri District properties only) may be inspected Criteria: without fee at the Council’s Rangiora Service Centre, • Anyone who has carried out signiﬁcant voluntary services 215 High Street, Rangiora between the hours of in the Waimakariri District to: the arts, culture, education, 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. health, recreation, sport, welfare or youth The Rating Information Database (rating information only) • Must be nominated by two people of the Waimakariri District may be viewed on the Council’s website waimakariri.govt.nz. The Rating Information Database contains a record of Full criteria, details and nomination forms are all information required for setting and assessing rates. available NOW from the Council’s Service Centres and Notice given under Section 28(4) Local Government Libraries at Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford, and on the (Rating) Act 2002. website waimakariri.govt.nz

Nominations close on Friday 1 July 2016 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY This year’s Community Service Awards ceremony will be CLOSURE OF held on Tuesday 30 August 2016 PART OF DURHAM STREET, RANGIORA HANDS-ON TRAINING Members of the public are advised that the following WITH ON-LINE FUNDING APPLICATIONS road will be temporarily closed to all motor vehicles for In response to demand from local community groups, we have organised the period shown to install a raised crossing. an evening workshop at Rangiora High School, on Thursday 26 May – Road to be Closed Durham Street from High Street to Blake Street now have on-line only forms and processes, we have staff from the ! " Period of Closure 9am Wednesday 18 May to 6pm Wednesday 1 June There is a maximum of 2 participants per group, $10.00 per group 24 hours inclusive to offset venue hire. Numbers are limited to pc availability so please early. Affected properties will be notiﬁ ed register Entry to businesses from Blake Street end only Go to libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz/about/registration-for-funding-workshop

This closure is made in accordance with Section 11(a) of Any inquiries to Madeleine Burdon, Community Development Adviser. the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974 #$ %&'( ) * ++ , - . ,, and will apply to all vehicular trafﬁ c with the exception of the Fire Service, Ambulance, Police, Council vehicles and Kindly supported by other vehicles authorised by the Council. Sarah Nichols Governance Manager NEWW CCLASSLASS 4 GGAMBLINGAMBLING VVENUEENUE WATCH OUT FOR APPLICATION TAGGERS 5 STAGS RANGIORA, 3/29 HUNTINGDON DRIVE, RANGIORA Trust Aoraki has applied to the Waimakariri District Council for a NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF new class 4 gambling venue licence at 5 Stags Rangiora, ASHLEY ROAD AND GLEWS ROAD 3/29 Huntingdon Drive, Rangiora. Public submissions on the application are invited and a copy of the The Council has approved an application to temporarily close the following application and the Council’s Gambling Policy is available for inspection roads for the period shown to hold a Car Rally Sprint. at each of the Council’s service centres and libraries. A copy is also Roads to be Closed available on the WDC website. Ashley Road from Terrace Road to Glews Road Submissions should be in writing and addressed to: Glews Road from Ashley Road to Bennetts Road Gambling Venue Submission Period of Closure Waimakariri District Council Sunday 22 May 2016 • 9am to 5pm Private Bag 1005 This closure is made in accordance with Section 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule RANGIORA 7440. c with The closing date for submissions is 5pm Friday 27 May 2016. of the Local Government Act 1974 and will apply to all vehicular trafﬁ the exception of the Fire Service, Ambulance, Police, Council vehicles and A hearing will be convened to consider the application and submissions. other vehicles authorised by the Council. Malcolm Johnston Sarah Nichols Environmental Services Manager Governance Manager

With all my love Anzac Girls : the extraordinary story The Co-Op’s Got Bananas : a Memoir of By : Patricia Scanlan of our World War 1 Nurses Growing Up in the Post-War North Publisher : Simon & Schuster 2014 By : Peter Rees By : Hunter Davies As Briony helps her mother Valerie settle into her new home Publisher : Allen & Unwin 2014 Publisher : Simon & Schuster 2016 REMINDER! in southern Spain, she has no idea that their relationship is By the end of the Great War, forty-fi ve Australian and New Zealand about to be shattered forever. But when she discovers a nurses had died on overseas service and over two hundred had Despite the struggle to makes ends meet during the Second WEEK TWO letter addressed to her hidden in an old photo album, Briony been decorated. These were the women World War and rationing persisting until realizes that her mother had lied to her who left for war looking for adventure and the early 1950s, life could still be sweet Collection about what happened with her beloved romance but were soon confronted with in Britain. Especially if you were a young grandmother Tessa years ago, and NEXT WEEK challenges for which their civilian lives boy, playing football with your pals, saving denied her that precious relationship, could never have prepared them. Their MAY the kind that Valerie enjoys with strength and dignity were remarkable. up to go to the movies at the weekend and MTWT F S S Briony’s young daughter, Katie. Using diaries and letters, Peter Rees takes being captivated by the latest escapade 1 Secrets, lies, betrayals and sacrifi ces, us into the hospital camps and the wards, of Dick Barton on BBC radio. Chocolate 2345678 the complex bonds between mothers, and the tent surgeries on the edge of some might be scarce, and bananas would be 9 101112131415 daughters and granddaughters are of the most horrifi c battlefronts of human a pipe dream, but you could still have fun. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 unravelled as the author takes us history. But he also allows the friendships In an excellent social memoir from Hunter 30 31 into the hearts and homes of a family and loves of these courageous and Davies he manages to capture this period ripped apart. compassionate women to shine through. beautifully.

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Ph/Fax (03) 313-1272 BBLADELADE RRIPPERSIPPERS North Canterbury Ring for a free no obligation quote today Repairs • Subdivisions COUNSELL CONTRACTING LTD • Council Compliance Phone Geoff 021 364 661 or 03 318 7506 7175772AA Guaranteed Bricklaying FURNITURE REPAIRS • Hot Chip Sealing NEW housing, repairs, block • Horse Arenas work, and EQC work. Garden I repair and resurface furniture • Driveways Ph. Nathan, 021-294-8132. Drainlaying specially antiques. Phone David Brady 03 312 0145. Maintenance Darwin Earthworks Ltd Rangiora Builders Phone Rob McAlister TONY’S We are 0274 340 315 AFFORDABLE building work Lawn & Garden A/H 03 313 2276 carried out by Qualified Licensed Builder, all building Maintenance NOW work considered. Fences, • Garden tidy-ups Tiling Services decks, maintenance, • Rubbish removal ONLINE kitchens. Free quotes. 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Sound stock FIREWOOD skills. Reliable, hard working. Referees available. PERSON Phone 021-0269-8357. We are looking to employ a competent firewood person to work in our yard based in Ashley. The position is 371⁄2 hrs per More needed for EQ Situations Vacant week Monday to Friday. Pruners Wanted Candidates must have: Vineyard Pruners required BAINLEA HOUSE - ★ Full chainsaw to work in the Waipara Dementia Care experience, including Valley area. sharpening and Work is on piece rate and Team Leader required, maintenance. 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Senior lecturer Dr Michael must get a balanced response, and 29 Wiltshire Court Contact Ross Mason on Naylor, who is leading the research, answer detailed questions about that means hearing about the good as Rangiora 021 2060720 RANGIORA RubbishRemoval said nobody had asked the city about their experiences, properly and in well as the bad.’’ Ltd have a position for casual/part time position. its collective insurance experience. depth,’’ he said. He currently had about 1,200 Applicate must have class 2 He said there were lessons to Survey participants would be responses but hoped more than licence and experience in learn from the region’s quakes that asked a series of questions about 50,000 Cantabrians would complete driving trucks. You must be fix and know the Canterbury would help shape the insurance their claims process – from lodging the survey. area. Please contact us by industry, domestically and inter- their claim and how many assessors The survey and more information [email protected] nationally. they had to how they felt disputes can be found at CO-ORDINATOR ‘‘This is the chance for people to were managed. www.quakesurvey.co.nz 16 Hours per Week The Citizens’ Advice Bureau North Canterbury requires a Co-ordinator to administer the day to day activities of its bureau based in Rangiora. This is a part time position and would suit a We are Fun day at the footy for Cantabrian school kids person with excellent administration and computer skills. NOW The Co-ordinator works closely with a dedicated team of volunteers and should be ONLINE highly proficient in Microsoft Office. Applicants should possess excellent people skills, and be www. willing to undergo a Police Check. northernoutlook.co.nz Knowledge of the Citizens Advice Bureau would be an advantage but is not essential as Go to our new training would be available. website and Written applications, including your CV, should be forwarded to: get updated Co-ordinator Position regularly on The Chairperson, Citizens’ Advice Bureau, local news and PO Box 264, Rangiora 7440 information or e-mailed to: Yvonne Tait - [email protected] online Applications close on 24 May 2016.

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Rangiora’s first win of season TEN MAKE TOP OF SOUTH Hurunui College will have 10 JONATHAN LEASK students attend the National Area Schools winter sports A strong 60 minutes was enough tournament in July following the for the Rangiora High School 1st Top of South trials on Monday. XV to secured its first win in the They are Fletcher Earl (rugby), UC Championship against Henry Earl (rugby, golf), Caleb traditional country school rival, McMullan (rugby), Blair Norton Lincoln High School. (rugby), Flynn Crean (rugby, The home side dominated the basketball), Jackson Bau first half and held a 38-point lead (football), Isaac Hassall with 10 minutes to go before con- (basketball), Caleb Beck (rugby, ceeding three tries for a 38-21 final volleyball), Ashleigh Beck (netball score. A, basketball) and Krista Vernal Rangiora started strongly with (basketball). a well-structured attack that enabled plenty of wide space to be KNOCK OUT SATURDAY exploited, creating opportunities The Waimak United Senior Men for well-taken tries to Angus Flet- take on Selwyn in the Chatham cher and Korbyn Gray. Cup knock out match at Foster The continuity was then Park in Rolleston on Saturday interrupted by turnovers from evening with kick off at 6pm. pressured offloads and some Earlier in the day the women’s indecision. premier side face Universities in The turnovers allowed Lincoln the womens national knockout the opportunity to go on the cup at Ilam Fields at 12.30pm. offensive where Rangiora’s Mainland finished grading the defence held firm but received juniors after five weeks which has two consecutive yellow cards for had the 19th Black move up to repeated offending in keeping Division 2, 17th Black also move their line intact. Rangiora’s Josh Motu looks to make a break up the wing against Lincoln High School in the UC Championship match in up to Division 2 and 17th red Rangiora finished the half in Rangiora on Wednesday. PHOTO SUPPLIED: SARAH DAVIDSON move up to Division 5. the best possible fashion with a The 15th grade Red team have try to Angus Mitchell for a 19-0 defenders in his wake on a 60m The unbeaten Christ’s, co-ed trophy along with the made it into Division One, lead. run that would lead to Fletcher coached by former All Black Moascar Cup after beating beat Waimak United’s fourth teams to Now into the wind, Rangiora Newall scoring the sides sixth try captain Reuben Thorne, beat Ashburton College 41-25. feature Division One, and seven had Gray go in for his second try and a 38-0 lead. defending champions St Bedes for Christchurch Boys’ beat junior teams in Band A. and then Jesse Bowring used his Lincoln then came to life, the first time since 2002 with a Burnside 39-0, making it a whop- strength and speed to beat several dominating possession and scored 40-19 win on Wednesday. ping 196 unanswered points RANGIORA 1ST XV CLAIM defenders from 30m out to put two quick tries and a penalty try. Also in the midweek round against Burnside at home. WIN RHS comfortably ahead 31-0. With their first win on the Timaru Boys’ also remained Played earlier, Waimea The Rangiora High School 1st XI Prop, Doom Ponini, then went board, Rangiora play their third unbeaten after a 29-14 win over Combined tipped up Marlborough beat Christ’s College 4-3 in round on a barnstorming run from game in eight days when they cross town rivals Roncalli. 42-19. two of the Connetics Schools inside his own 22, leaving host Christ’s College on Saturday. St Andrews College retain the St Thomas had the bye. Premier 1st XI competition on Wednesday. After a heavy 2-8 opening round loss to Cashmere, Rangiora Jones out of world BMX champs put a first win together. Next up Rangiora face St Andrews, which lost the New Zealand’s leading men’s rider, moving to ninth in the Challenge Shield to Christchurch BMX rider will miss this world this week. Boys High in a 2-3 loss last week. month’s world championships, Cycling New Zealand high but it shouldn’t affect his performance director Mark NORTH CANTERBURY WILD chances of qualifying for the Elliott said Jones missing the CATS Olympics. world championship would North Canterbury basketball Kaiapoi’s Trent Jones, 22, not have any serious adverse players Helen Matthews and injured his shoulder in a crash effects on their qualification Charlotte Whittaker have during the quarterfinals of the status, so there was no need to received scholarships to the UCI Supercross World Cup take a risk. Canterbury Wildcats women’s in the Netherlands last weekend, ‘‘Trent will be one of the riders team. and after being examined, it was who will be considered for selec- Matthews and Whittaker, a decided he would withdraw from tion for Rio and the best outcome Junior Tall Fern, were two of 22 the world championships so he for his chances would be to developing players receiving can fully recover. receive treatment for his injury Wildcats Scholarships for 2016. New Zealand sits comfortably and allow him to focus on a return The scholarships were on the national rankings for men to full fitness.’’ presented by Wild Cats head that will decide who earns a spot Jones has returned to New Zea- coach Lori McDaniel at a recent at the Olympics in Rio, and land to recover under the super- Trent Jones will miss the world championships in Colombia later this month. under 17 Rep girls training. Jones is the top-ranked Kiwi vision of Cycling NZ. PHOTO: BIKENZ

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