30,287 copies distributed monthly – to every rural mailbox in Canterbury and the West Coast
February 2023 Edition
INSIDE
THIS EDITION Record highs
p7 Giving back
p13 EPP contention
p27 Policy deluge
p35
On the hunt: Members of the 140-year-old South Canterbury Hunt club use farmland in South and Mid Canterbury to hold their riding events.
The hunt is still on The South Canterbury Hunt club is within sight of its goal of once again owning its own land, which was lost due to the global financial crisis of a decade ago.
] by Kent Caddick Founded in 1882, South Canterbury Hunt, with permission of the land owners, hunts properties within the South and Mid Canterbury ranging from the Ashburton River in the north to the Pareora River in the south and inland to the Mackenzie Basin. While some capital was able to be salvaged from the collapse of several financial institutions in the global financial crisis the club has been vigorously fundraising to enable it to have its own prop-
Getting the right advice early makes a difference.
“Unfortunately the decision was made to sell our original property during the global financial crisis,” Beeby said. “With a small proportion of salvaged capital, some private lending and a fierce fundraising effort by our dynamic group of go getters, we have elevated our situation to the point where our goal, of owning our own property again, is now in sight. “However property prices have simultaneously increased in conjunction with our efforts and we have come to the realisation that
erty again to house its hounds, huntsman and his horses. The club has just launched its latest effort with a major raffle for which the top prize is a new Toyota SR5 4WD ute valued at over $62,000. Raffle organiser Liz Beeby said with 140 years of rich history and success, the club now finds itself in uncertain and insecure times with high running costs and the imminent need for a property to house its hounds, huntsman and his horses.
‘big ticket’ fundraising is now our reality if we are to acquire a suitable deposit. “Hence our South Canterbury Hunt Hilux Prize Draw to endeavour that our sport and tradition remain in South Canterbury. “So if you’re in need of some new wheels, and want to support a great sport the South Canterbury Hunt Prize Draw is up and running.” Tickets can be bought online at schunt.org.nz/shop/ticket
Let our team worry for you about the fine print. At Parry Field Lawyers, the trust of our clients is at the heart of our values-based practice. Located in what is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing communities, at the centre of the country's agricultural heartland, we are proud to offer clients a personal touch and to be based in Selwyn and Hokitika, as well as our city offices. Our partners and team have a strong focus on farming with a particular emphasis on the next generation and succession planning. We can help with private client work including residential property conveyancing, trust formationJudith and administration, wills and Enduring Bullin, Partner, Parry Field Lawyers Powers of Attorney. In a commercially thriving community, small business support is a vital part of Parry Field’s expertise. This covers both start-ups as well as established small to medium enterprise business who need support with contracts, fundraising and leases.
LOCAL LEGAL SPECIALISTS CALL NOW TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP:
SELWYN 03 348 8480
WEST COAST 03 755 8673
CITY 03 348 8480
PARRYFIELD.COM