Issue 1060 Friday 28th October 2022

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protesters from around Canterbury with convoys from the West Coast, including Hokitika and Greymouth, coming through Darfield and meeting up with locals, as well as vehicles from Timaru, Ashburton, Rolleston, Oxford, Amberly, Rangiora and surrounding areas. The event was organised by Groundswell, an advocacy group for farming and rural communities in New Zealand, protesting against the Government's new scheme proposing to price agricultural emissions.

Recently, a consultation document was released proposing GST registered farmers and growers who meet certain livestock and fertiliser use thresholds, will have to pay levies on emissions from 2025.

According to Government, the proposal is an important step forward in New Zealand's transition to a low emissions future and delivers on our promise to price agriculture emissions from 2025. Apparently farmers will benefit from the country becoming the first to develop a system for pricing agricultural emissions, by gaining price premiums and boosting export earnings.

Groundswell doesn’t agree and is extremely concerned that tax on emissions will lead to food scarcity, higher food prices, and more land going into pine trees, leading to poor outcomes for rural communities and rural businesses. These emission taxes will have a negative effect on all New Zealanders and will affect food prices, as the Farming Tax will

drive food production offshore to less efficient, foreign farmers and will have a huge impact on the viability of rural communities.

While Groundswell supports a focus on reducing farm emissions, it is against the levy and is pushing for emission reductions through integrated environmental actions on farms.

“New Zealand farmers are the most sustainable food producers in the world, as verified by independent research. Not only will the Farming Tax reduce sheep, beef and deer production by 20% and dairy production by 6%, it will then barely affect global emissions, as most of the reduction in New Zealand’s emissions will just be replaced by less efficient foreign farmers, jumping into our share of the market.” commented a Groundswell spokesperson.

Local farmer and part of the Darfield Groundswell group, Derek Bull said, “The Government's new proposal is ridiculous. I think we're all contributing to emissions and agriculture's had its share, but we've been improving for many years with riparian planting, and whether it's making a difference, I don't know.

“Situated at the end of the world, we're less than a quarter

of a percent of the emissions worldwide, even if we took New Zealand clean off the world map, it won't change much,” Derek concluded.

Local farm contractor, Dean Jenkins said, “New Zealand is too small of a country to fix the climate change issues facing the world. We're just cutting our throats at the end of the day. It's just ridiculous what they are trying to put in place and it will

have a massive trickle-down effect for everyone.

“I think the Government really needs to look closely at the situation, and see that currently the on-farm cost is just huge.

“If you think the price of groceries is bad currently, it's only going to continue to get worse under these new proposed measures. The reality is, we are in dire straits,” Dean concluded.

A SCOTTISH FESTIVAL WITH A KIWI TWIST

It’s time to gather the Clan for the 11th Hororata Highland Games, on November 5th, 2022, it is going to be huge!

The event will be held in the Hororata Domain. This will be one of the biggest Scottish gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere, with 20 pipe bands from around the South Island, 29 New Zealand and international heavy athletes, 90 highland dancers, 25 clans, 120 stalls, 230 volunteers and an expected crowd of 10,000 people!

commented Cindy Driscoll, Event Manager.

“We have never had this many pipe bands entered; the massed bands march past at lunchtime is going to be powerful. The field of heavy athletes, both men and women, is outstanding with competitors from Australia and Europe travelling to take on the Kiwis, it will be a clash of the Titans.”

Current Scottish Highland Games Association World Champion, Vladislav Tulacek, is travelling to Hororata from the Czech Republic to compete in the Oceania Heavyweight Champs.

ever seen,” commented Craig.

At the Hororata Highland Games, visitors don’t just sit on the sidelines, they can have a go at tossing cabers, hurling haggis, eating pies, Tug O’ War, running a kilted mile or donning on the tartan for the best dressed lad and lassie.

Organisers, the Hororata Community Trust, have been blown away with the response to this year’s festival after missing it in 2021.

“Our community just loves converting the Hororata Domain into the Scottish Highlands for a day, and it is exciting to be coming back so strong,”

Kiwi athlete Craig Manson from Ashburton has embarked on a rigorous training schedule, to be ready to take on the best of the best at the Hororata Highland Games.

“To have the likes of Vlad come to New Zealand to take us on at our own event is huge. I dream of competing in Scotland and was not expecting to get the opportunity to throw against guys like him here in my backyard. The calibre of the whole field is the best we have

Cindy describes what people can expect, “Once people get through the gates there are heaps of free activities to have a go at, no matter your age. Families often say it is the one event everyone right from grandparents to toddlers and even teenagers can enjoy together.

“We also have musical performances, Scottish Country dancing and ‘have a go’ bagpipes, in amongst a huge range of quality market stalls, as well as over 30 food trucksdon’t miss the haggis burgers or black pudding,” Cindy concluded.

Discounted tickets for the Hororata Highland Games are on sale now, there will be no gate sales this year. Kids under 16 years are free.

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RURAL

NZI Rural Women celebrated the International Day of Rural Women recently, by announcing their Category Award winners of the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards 2022.

One of the Award winners this year was Windwhistle local, Amelia Dunbar. New Zealand lies at the heart of this year’s Creative Arts Award winner. Amelia operates both a rural entertainment business and works as an artist from her home. Having made a decision very early in life that she wanted to remain living rurally, Amelia has been working as an actor/ writer/producer of the comedy duo ‘The Bitches’ Box’, which has toured nationwide, delivering three comedy shows in rural communities over the last decade. The shows encourage rural communities to come together for a meal and a laugh, building connections in remote areas. She is currently working on a feature length film based on the live shows, which will bring ‘The Bitches’ Box’ story to a wider audience.

Amelia is also an artist and has been selling her beautiful works for over twenty years. They are

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produced under the name Amelia Guild Art. The sheep, beef and deer on her family farm have inspired Amelia’s colourful artworks, which celebrate her love of rural life. In addition to her original paintings, Amelia now produces a range of limited edition prints of some of her pieces.

“I was delighted to receive the Award. Establishing and running

a rural business often means cutting a new path, or asking people to buy into a new concept. I've been lucky to have had the support and backing from the rural community in both my art and theatre work. I feel encouraged to continue creating work, whether on canvas or on stage or screen, that reflects my affection for this way of life,” commented Amelia.

more about Amelia visit: www.bitchesbox.co.nz and www.ameliaguild.com

To

all the award winners visit: ruralwomennz.nz/nzi-rural-women-nz-business

SELWYN FIREWORKS

2021 saw the Selwyn Fireworks Spectacular (formally the Rolleston Fireworks) cancelled for the first time in the events history. It took a pandemic to stop organisers from planning another amazing evening! But, it is safe to say that this years event (November 5th) will be a great one!

Planning is well underway for the 2022 Selwyn Fireworks Spectacular. This event has been going for over twenty years and has been hosted in Selwyn’s largest township, Rolleston.

The events purpose has been clear from day one, create a platform for community not for profit groups, clubs and teams, to raise money for their organisations. The event is run by the community, for the community, with all profits going to the not for profit stall holders.

There is a small group of volunteers that make this large event happen! “We see between

10,000 - 12,000 people each year. This year, an expected bumper crowd will make the event even more special,” commented Selwyn Fireworks Spectacular Charitable Trust President, Chris O’Brien

“Online ticket sales began strong, and we anticipate selling out the event. We can only host a maximum of 12,000 people due to the footprint of Foster

Park shrinking, with the new football and hockey turfs now installed. So we need to cap attendance for the safety reasons and enjoyment of the spectators,” Chris concluded.

To purchase tickets visit: www.trybooking.co.nz/KUC

All information about the event can be found on the events Facebook page: Selwyn Fireworks Spectacular.

Stories from the Grave at Hororata

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The Hororata Historical Society is unable to open the Hororata Museum at the moment. They are still waiting for the floor repairs which they hope will be completed early next year. Coton’s Cottage also remains closed.

The Society are collaborating

with the Hororata Parish to put together an evening of entertainment, for all those interested in finding out about the graveyard at St Johns Church. There will be a video presentation of old photos, as well as a talk about some people that are buried in the graveyard.

The group are continuing to work on cataloguing, photographing and storing the Museum collection and recording items on the web-based cataloguing system, eHive. Hororata has an amazing history! See advertisement in this issue for more details.

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important in our local history, and some who were just as interesting for other reasons.

Entrance $10 pp (cash only paid at the door).

As spaces will be limited, we recommend you pre book before Friday October 21st by emailing the secretary Hororata Historical Society at hororatahistoricalsociety@gmail.com

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NICOLA GRIGG - OPINION PIECE

If ever a Government were to demonstrate a willingness to bite the hand that feeds it, Jacinda Ardern’s Government is snapping its jaws.

Rural New Zealand - and, I might add, much of urban New Zealand - erupted recently at the news the Government has disregarded key aspects of an industry proposal to reduce and price greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

For three years, representatives of the primary sector have worked through the He Waka Eke Noa partnership to devise a system that would avoid agriculture being dragged into the ETS, as Labour has legislated for.

In May, the partnership sent its recommendations to the Government, but when the Government responded recently,

it had shied well away from the industry’s proposal.

It even had the gall to admit that under its system, up to 20 percent of the capacity of sheep and beef farming could be lost by 2030 - while seeing emissions increase offshore as production and jobs move overseas. This is completely unacceptable.

Neither individual farmers, farming communities, nor the New Zealand economy want - or can afford - to sustain a blow like that. National believes that cost is unacceptable, especially when, with more care, there will be a better way to reduce emissions without so much damage. We won’t support an unaffordable system that leads to wholesale losses of jobs and production to overseas farms that are less carbon efficient.

A National Government will be committed to reducing carbon emissions, and we agree the primary sector has an important role to play in doing that. Pricing emissions is the most agreed upon incentive to lower themand National supports agriculture having its own process for recording and pricing those emissions.

However, this can only happen if farmers are able to count multiple forms of carbon sequestration on their farm - and that should include soils, grassland, riparian planting and shelterbelts. Farmers should

be allowed to earn revenue from more of their on-farm planting and carbon capture.

As many of us know, New Zealand’s primary sector is among the most sophisticated in the world and adopts technological advances to improve production with alacrity.

A National Government would encourage this by driving investment into new technology that would continue to lower agricultural emissions. We would be more open to new options being trialled on farm as opposed to the highly restrictive approach from the current Government. There are more gains to be had. We want to find them and support farmers to succeed.

The Government is consulting on its plan for the next six weeks. Using the proposal by He Waka Eke Noa as a starting point, New Zealanders should have their say, and the Government should listen - any future Government that I am a part of will ensure that.

Nicola Grigg, Selwyn MP.

Te Huanui’s upcoming exhibition features the varying styles and paintings of three talented West Coast artists, Rae Eder, Sarah Godfrey and Gary Hopkinson in “Across the Divide”. Inspiration comes from nature, vast landscapes and documenting the heritage of local towns.

RAE EDER is inspired by the natural world to create her artworks and the need to record it in a simple way that strikes a chord. Working in acrylic and occasionally oil, Rae explores her stylised interpretations of traditional landscapes. Rae developed an interest in art and craft from an early age. Moving to the West Coast in

EXHIBITION

1979, painting more seriously didn’t happen until she was in her 50s, and realised what she’d been missing once picking up a brush!

GARY HOPKINSON got his inspiration from observing the lack of historic and heritage structures in art exhibitions throughout his travels. Playing with water-colour, Gary has experimented with different techniques, recording structures in more loose and colourful ways, as an alternative to photographs.

Having spent 45 years as an architect, retirement gave Gary more time to hone his drawing skills learned from high school

and university days.

SARAH GODFREY is largely inspired by New Zealand’s vast landscapes, focusing on colour and emotion rather than creating a realistic scene. Sarah’s works are often layered with recycled tissue paper and over painted, creating lots of texture and translucency.

Sarah found that painting was her calling while studying at Dunedin School of Art and then worked in the interior design industry in the years following her degree. A holiday with her parents reignited her passion for landscape painting and saw her return to the West Coast in 2013 to set up her current studio.

HORORATA PARISH SPRING FAIR

People enjoyed a day of good country fun at the Hororata Parish Spring Fair on Labour Day, after having to hold a smaller event in 2021.

This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Hororata Parish, with monies going towards upkeep on the original wooden

church, that needs re-cladding. Music played by Duncan Chisholm set a relaxed vibe as people rolled in looking for a bargain at the white elephant and country auction, with a number of amazing agri-garden art creations made by locals resulting in keen bidding.

Kids of all ages enjoyed the races, which also entertained the adults! The creative kids display showed off some amazing artistic talent from youngsters in the community. A great selection of market stalls gave people the opportunity to start their Christmas shopping early.

A huge thanks to the volunteers and the generous businesses who donated, making the Hororata Parish Spring Fair possible.

Cindy Driscoll, on behalf of Hororata Community Trust.

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LEGAL QUARREL? DON’T REST ON YOUR LAURELS!

If you believe that you have a

claim, New Zealand law requires that you actively take

pursue it within a

period of time. If you fail

do so, the claim cannot proceed. This is known as the

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In a debt recovery/money claims

a person usually only has a period of six years to recover the debt before the limitation periods prohibit them from doing so.

Section 11 of the Limitation Act 2010 records that it is a defence to a claim for money, if the defendant can prove that the date on which the claim is filed is at least six years after the date of the act or omission, on which the claim is based. The law

requires claimants to make claims for monetary or other relief without undue delay by providing defendants with defences to stale claims.

The six year timeframe commences on the date the debt is owed to the creditor, or the date the debtor last makes part payment of the debt. If the creditor fails to actively pursue the debt within the limitation period, they will be precluded from doing so at a later date.

The limitation period may be extended in certain circumstances, such as by a ‘late knowledge date’. For monetary claims, the late knowledge extension is three years, with a fifteen year long-stop.

The purpose of the limitation period is to promote the prompt application of justice. It prevents

people from making old claims against others, and if creditors fail to bring their claim within the prescribed timeframe, they risk being unable to bring a claim altogether.

Get in contact with us early to discuss your claim or the claim that has been brought against you. We can assess the limitation period together with any other causes of action, or defences, depending on what side of the claim you are on. We have experts in this area of the law ready to take away some of the stress and assist you.

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REWI

Rewi Alley was born in Springfield 125 years ago, on the 2nd December. On Friday, 21st October 2022 his birth and his huge contribution to ordinary people in China was celebrated, at the Rewi Alley Memorial Park in Springfield.

Rewi Alley is the reason that Selwyn has a Sister City relationship with Shandan, in Gansu Province, in north-west China. Sister City relationships are based on people to people interaction, and Rewi embodied this spirit.

The Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Ambassador Wang and Christchurch Chinese Consul General, Madam He, were special guests at this event. Ambassador Wang shared with students from Springfield School and Darfield High School, the impact Rewi Alley made in his 60 years in China. He became concerned with the plight of young children

working long hours in factories, when he was a factory inspector in Shanghai.

One of his great achievements was setting up schools in poor rural areas, where students had both academic learning and learnt practical skills for future employment. The philosophy was hands and minds together.

Darfield High School has had a Sister School relationship with Shandan Bailie School for 25 years. This is a school established by Rewi Alley and now is a large Vocational College, where practical learning is combined with academic study.

Springfield Primary School and Darfield High School students both welcomed and thanked Ambassador Wang. They also assisted him in unveiling a new plaque at the Rewi Alley Memorial Park. The plaque was made in China and donated by the Christchurch Chinese Consulate.

Lu Bao who sculpted the Springfield statue, along with her husband, Deng Bangzhen, were also special guests.

Deng Bangzhen is a foster son of Rewi Alley. They presented Springfield School with a painting created by Bangzhen and a book of Bao’s sculptures.

Other guests included Springfield Township Committee, Selwyn Sister City Committee, Malvern Community Board, Christchurch China Sister City Committee, members of the Alley whanau and friends from Auckland.

It was also a time to celebrate the 50 years of Diplomatic Relations between New Zealand and China. Ambassador Wang also reminded those present of the important trading relationship for our two countries.

Following the celebration, the Chinese guests went to Amberley, where Rewi Alley spent much of his childhood.

The previous day, a Symposium in Christchurch celebrated Rewi Alley’s achievements and contributions over 60 years, to the Chinese people.

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ANNUAL CLOTHES SWAP

Lincoln Envirotown’s Annual Clothes Swap will take place

on the evening of Thursday, November 17th, at the Lincoln Event Centre.

This free popular event was hugely successful last year, with large numbers of people and clothes expected again this year. People are encouraged to bring their clothing items women’s, men’s, children’s clothing and accessories (except for undergarments) and drop them off at the designated drop-off points in Lincoln and Rolleston.

VIP tickets are given to those who drop their clothes prior to the event, this ticket will give

you and a friend early entry.

If you don’t have clothes to donate you can still come along on the evening and select a few free garments.

Textiles are a major contributing element to landfills, and the longer we can keep them in circulation the better. It is a means of helping reduce the

negative impacts of the fashion industry on our environment.

The event provides a chance to enjoy changing one’s wardrobe, as well as keeping resources circulating.

Lincoln Envirotown looks forward to welcoming everyone and hopes that the normal busy evening will be enjoyed by all.

POPULAR REPAIR CAFÉ EVENT

The people of Selwyn brought

one hundred

to be repaired at the Repair Café, held at Te Ara Atea on Saturday, October 15th, fantastic celebration of World Repair Day.

Nearly all of the items were

restored to their former usefulness free of charge, and if it could not be repaired advice was offered on the necessary course of action.

Lincoln Envirotown is indebted to the volunteer repairers who gave up a day of their weekend to help others. Six people were repairing electrical appliances, two people and their machines sewing, one person offering general repairs to anything, one repairing jewellery and one bicycle repairer were kept busy throughout the event, and many ended up doing overtime. The number of people who offered their thanks and requested more of such events, along with those who asked to be on the repairing teams in the future, were testimony to the day’s success and, hopefully, to a

growing awareness that simply throwing household items away is to our environment’s detriment.

Lincoln Envirotown would like to thank the Selwyn District Council Community and Library team for providing such an excellent venue.

SPRING GLORY

Earlier this month, the bluebells in the woods and gardens were the highlight for visitors to Terrace Station, along with gorgeous displays of trilliums and other woodland bulbs.

The gardens will be open for the final time this spring on Sunday, October 30th. Aquilegias and foxgloves, lilac and rhododendrons will provide a riot of spring colour, along with rare paeonies, such as Paeony Molokosewitschii - commonly known as ‘Molly the Witch’! It has a large single, scented, lemon-coloured flower. Paeony Veitchii is another unusual treasure.

Children will love the

opportunity to clamber among the trees in the woods and to look for botanical specimens, with the guidance of a printed sheet. Picnickers are welcome to find sheltered spots around the gardens. There are displays of old farming and gardening tools in the Hutch, along with 19thcentury domestic items.

The Big Walkway invites visitors to look skywards to the massive sequoias and oaks which were planted 150 years ago. The sequoias along the road, were likely planted to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, in 1897.

The $10 entry fee goes to the Terrace Station Charitable

Trust, and children enter free. Woodland plants will be for sale. There is no Eftpos available, cash only. Please leave your dogs at home.

Terrace Station will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout. If dubious about the weather, check their Facebook page Terrace Station NZ, or for further information about group tours or open days visit: www.terracestation.org.nz

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Final Spring Open Day

A VISION FOR THE PENINSULA

On October 14th, Malvern U3A were very fortunate to have Suky Thompson, the recently retired manager of the Rod Donald Trust speak to them. Suky has managed the Trust for the past ten years from its infancy, and spoke enthusiastically about the aims of the Trust and its achievements. The vision of the Trust was to develop environmental guardians of the future, through improved public walking and biking access, enhancing biodiversity, promoting knowledge and working in partnership with others who share their commitment to Banks Peninsula. Suky began with a film that showed the many achievements of the Trust, including improved public access and two completed family friendly tramping huts which

enhance the Te Ara Pataka tramping network of ninety kilometres of tracks that have been made or improved to link the craters. Many of these tracks follow the original stock routes that were used by early peninsula farmers, firstly to bring the stock to their farms and secondly, to take stock to sales. For support to enhance the biodiversity, 952 hectares of new reserves protected with public access have been developed, and provided the catalyst for a Pest Free Banks Peninsula. A Native Forest Climate Change group has also been established.

The Trust is active in the promotion of knowledge about the Peninsula, with maps promoting walkways, an Annual Walking Festival, and by facilitating the publishing of two major reference books.

The Trust acknowledged that getting outside matters, because outdoor experiences motivate people to take action for the environment. There is a concerned that fewer kids are getting out into the environment these days. Banks Peninsula is known as Christchurch’s front country. Research recommends developing a graduated range of experiences in the front country. The demand for this need is evidenced by the amazing response of Christchurch and its surrounding area to the work that the Rod Donald Trust has completed.

In November, U3A’s guest speaker is Professor James Shulmeister , who will speak about The Malvern Hills Geology.

PLANTS

Ruth Warren, on behalf of Malvern U3A.

I read through the Agriculture Emissions Pricing Consultation document with a multifaceted lens.

ABOUT ME:

I have spent many years working alongside our rural communities as an advisor at the local government level, in Non-Government community organisations (NGOs), and as a volunteer. I also have a background in agriculture through formal qualifications and being part of a 5th generation sheep, beef, and deer farming family.

My husband and I understand our environmental responsibility and are actively undertaking restoration projects on the farm.

I also understand the social impacts of legislation changes, having researched and written the essential freshwater social impact report, in 2021, for the Rural Support Trust.

IN TODAYS WORLD:

Farmers today carry a huge heavy responsibility. They are responsible for finding solutions to environmental problems, resulting from generations gone by and practices that people did not fully understand the ecological impact of at the time.

Farmers have had to continually increase production and do better for a society that has demanded more and more from them.

A farmer's return on investment is unknown year to year and is variable. They must operate in an environment where product returns are set by supply and demand, market price and the NZ dollar. They carry the economic burden of keeping a country running during disasters and lockdowns and are generally the first to put up their hands to help our community in a time of need. Throw in the challenges of being people who work primarily in isolation in all weathers, long working days with little rest. Farmers are out problem-solving all day long in an unpredictable environment and still have a mounting pile of compliance paperwork to complete at the end of the day.

NEW TAX PROPOSAL:

Farmers have recently become vocal about Carbon Emissions Pricing, and there has been much information about its unfairness. The issue of fairness has nothing to do with the environment, but rather the fact that people had no opportunity to submit the matter before the Government signed the Carbon Act. Following the signing of the Carbon Act, farming industry representatives worked for three years behind closed doors, in partnership with the Government to find an industry-led solution (HWEN).

Did the sector

have the mandate from the people to represent us, or were farmers just told this was happening?

We are not asked whether or not we agree with the policy. We have been asked for a consensus on how the Government should execute its goals and ambitions. Drilling down into what the document is saying, I first noticed the reference to the Government's “Fit For A Better Life Roadmap”. The roadmap states that the Government has set goals to increase the productivity and revenue of agriculture, decrease emissions and grow jobs in the sector, focusing on providing opportunities for Māori and women.

The Agriculture Emissions Pricing Consultation document is somewhat contradictory to this roadmap. That is because it states that initial modelling shows that AT LEAST an estimated 24% of sheep, beef, and deer farmers will be unable to operate under this pricing plan and be lost. There will be an impact on businesses that support agriculture, loss of revenue, and loss of jobs.

The Government recognises mitigation options to reduce emissions are more suited to dairy farmers than sheep, beef, and deer farms. They say that the sheep, beef, and deer sector emits more greenhouse gas relative to the overall net income. Yes, you read correctly,

not that the industry emits more gas but relative to their profit. When reading between the lines, one must ask yourself, if there are 24% fewer sheep, beef, and deer farms, how are they expecting an increase in revenue and jobs in the sector?

GOVERNMENT’S WAY OF THINKING?

One suggestion could be through larger corporate bodies, with business structures that put profit and productivity high on the list of importance. These larger groups and organisations will be better suited to pay money towards creating extra jobs in urban areas responsible for enforcing this policy. The revenue raised can offset the cost of the Government's ambitious agreement with the UN, reducing New Zealand's liability.

I am still trying to figure out how that mitigates any adverse environmental damage, let alone how it can be fair and equitable to the people and environment.

IMPACTS:

The emissions document recognises the people most affected by this ambitious plan. Indeed, sheep, beef, and deer farmers will initially be the most disadvantaged by the loss of farms and homes. There is also a short one-page section in the document that briefly mentions that there could be a significant impact on rural communities. We will see a reduction in social services, loss of jobs, reduced quality of living, increased stress and mental health issues, and increased isolation. Does this need to adequately address or explain the on-flow impacts on rural communities like ours?

Our community already lacks the resources and relies heavily on an excellent, but aging, volunteer system. How is our local council planning to mitigate the community impact, with fewer farmers to lend a hand?

The Government has made an effort to show that it has addressed the well-being needs of Māori in this plan.

There is an acknowledgment that Government will direct support to specific people and communities. It outlines the need for transitional support for those most disadvantaged, as the Government sees this need to be fair, equitable, and inclusive. Unfortunately, they have glossed over the impacts of ALL of the people affected. They haven't adequately discussed the impact on existing resources and availability to provide wraparound support to the Māori and rural communities. Instead, suggest that the Government could use an existing program called ‘Just Transition’.

JUST TRANSITION:

The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) used Just Transition for the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap, to address the transition from drilling and gas exploration. It was a partnership with key stakeholders, such as central and local government, local NGOs, and iwi. The MBIE commissioned an independent report on the learnings of this ‘partnership’.

It makes for interesting reading where the community state that the “consultationwentaroundin circles.Iwiwasinitiallyinvolved, butwassobusybeingpulledin different directions that the process needed more proper engagement.” Feedback from iwi was that the methods were “discriminatory and lacked cultural appropriateness and culturalunderstanding”.

If this ‘program’ is to be used to transition most affected people, will Māori farmers be treated fairly and equitably, and will they have a genuine say in what will happen to their livelihoods too? What a heavy responsibility for the iwi leaders to carry.

INCENTIVE PAYMENTS:

The document has a significant section on sequestration, mitigation technology, and incentive payments. There is no

recognition for shelterbelts because ‘we prune the trees’, and the grass is too costly to calculate. Riparian planting is only recognised if you have woody areas over 1 hectare, or trees growing at least 5m high and the trees are post 1990.

Furthermore, the proposal outlines the Government's challenges in funding incentive payments. Incentives must go through an application process, and recipients must enter into a contract with the Government.

Iwi reserves, existing council reserves, and QEII reserves will receive the subsidies first. The carbon tax will begin in January 2025. Two years after, in 2027, farmers can apply to receive carbon recognition payments, if they fit the criteria.

Incentive payments for mitigation technology are mentioned in the document. It is proposed that only some farmers will be eligible to receive this by 2030. Instead, the payments could be directed to existing profitable and efficient farms; here is the swing back to those corporates again.

The time now is not for division and anger but a shared responsibility as a rural community, a shared commitment to our families, community, and environment.

We must make better choices for our future generations, which means we all must have a say on this issue.

An excellent submission to consultation, critically discusses the issues and provides alternative solutions. If this is your first submission, that's OK, you do not have to answer their questions, but your submission would carry more weight if you take the time to understand what it means for everyone in our community because it is not just the farmers that it is affecting.

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Well, October has rolled around already, meaning another Waimak 100 was held on a lovely spring day of gusting Northerlies and cloudy lower light conditions.

There was a total of thirty seven shooters, with twelve backing up from the Rakaia 100.

Round 1 was quickly over with just 3 possible 25’s. Not a good sign when the conditions caused the targets to bounce around, more than just a bit.

Round 2 and the 50 target match, saw a slight improvement with 4 50’s in the A Grade, B Grade, slightly astray with 3 48’s, and C Grade with a top score of 46. Shoot-offs would be required over all the grades for the prizes.

Round 3 and the conditions continued to dominate with six possibles across the grades.

Middle 50 Trophy Shoot. A Grade was first to shoot with Mike Sime outlasting the pack to take first place, Haydyn Porritt was second, and Brodie Mangels was third.

B Grade saw John Baillie come out on top, followed by Peter Wright second, and Mike Elliot third.

The C Grade was won outright by Rupert Wright with 46, Scott Bailey second with 45 and

Shane Dwyer third, also with 45.

Waimak 100.

An excellent shoot-off by those on 99/100, with Brodie Mangles prevailing to take out the Trophy for HOA, the consistent Mike Sime left to take out A Grade. Peter Wright, with a score of 96 to win the B Grade, and a 94 for Rupert Wright was enough to easily win the C Grade.

Twin Rivers. This part of the day was jointly sponsored by Heath Smith and Duncan Jefferis. Once again, Mike Sime was in the running along with the always-present Shane Watson both on 199/200. Not overly surprising when once again Shane prevailed to win the Twin Rivers HOA (Highest Overall Aggregate). Mike won the A Grade and rounding out the

event was John Baillie in the B Grade with 191.

The C Grade was there for the taking, but no C graders were backing up from the Mead Shoot.

Lucky shooter prizes were awarded to Reese Cross, who shot a 55 for the day, and Robin Digby, who retired from the last round, having shot 55/75 over Rounds 1 and 2.

It was a big day of shooting over the Club’s two traps, so many thanks to all who assisted on the day, especially those on the catering detail, trappers, scorers and Georgia in the office. Lastly, a very big thank you to Jean and Eddie Hurst for the generous sponsorship of this event. The Club has been very privileged to have had these sponsors over such a long period.

Bevan Brown, Publicity Officer, Darfield Gun Club.

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GREENDALE SENIOR CRICKET

The Greendale Senior Cricket team hosted Weedons on Saturday in hot and dry conditions. The fixture came with an added element of pressure this year, as it coincided with the Greendale School 150th Jubilee.

Throughout the afternoon, a number of jubilee attendees, including several players from generations past, called in to check the score. The match also saw the return of a Club legend, with William Sewell making his long awaited return to ‘The Dale’.

Skipper Michael Hughes won the toss and elected to bat. He and Jed Irvine set about building some early momentum, before Hughes was cut in half by a very good ball, dismissed for 25. Irvine would kick on, his sublime knock anchoring the Greendale innings, and proving why he is fast becoming one of the competition’s premier allrounders. The Weedons bowlers stuck to the task, and when Irvine fell for 77, the home sides innings came to a premature finish shortly after, all out for 180.

In reply, Weedons made a patient start. Two early wickets by Tom Shepherd were to prove the only joy for some time. Heading into the half-way stage of the innings, the match was evenly poised, before a bowling change at both ends that would prove the difference. Haigh Jebson, always a handful, broke a dangerous partnership as it was starting to take the game away from Greendale. At the other end, Will Sewell, in perhaps the most eagerly anticipated return since Simba came home to the Pride lands, showed his true class. Jackson Smith took the snatch of his career, a low diving catch to remove the visitors top batsman, and swing momentum back Greendale’s way. Jebson and Sewell would combine to take the final 8 wickets, Jebson with his youth aggression and pace, and Sewell, pulling out all the tricks of an old campaigner. Greendale won by 79 runs.

Darfield Bakery Man of the Match went to Jed Irvine for his 77 with the bat and 5 overs for 13 runs with the ball.

Greendale 180/10

J Irvine 77

M Hughes 25

B Dhul 4/39.

Weedons 101/10

B Wettasinghe 36

H Jebson 4/14

W Sewell 4/15.

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YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD 2022

One of the highlights of Courtenay A & P Show Day, is the presentation of the Outstanding Young Achievers Award, which returns after a Covid-enforced break in 2021. For a long time, the Award has enjoyed the loyal sponsorship support from local Real Estate agent, Chris Flanagan. With the recent merger of Chris’s firm, Matson & Allan, with Bayleys, the 2022 Award will under the new name – The Matson and Allan Bayleys Outstanding Young Achievers Award.

Chris’s father Warren Flanagan established the Award in 1985 to recognise outstanding young achievers in their communities.

“For 37 years we’ve championed up-and-coming talent around

rural Canterbury, farmers, bakers, childcare business owners, even the founder of a second-hand tool shop. And when I look back at people who’ve won the Award, it’s a who’s who of Canterbury farming and rural business talent”, says Chris.

Past nominees have included local accomplished sportspeople, those who have started or manage their own business, as well as those who have made a significant volunteer contribution to our community.

Recent recipients include Lizzie

Wilson (2020), and Timmy Draper (2019).

Criteria includes: Community involvement, sporting and cultural achievements, future aspirations and ambitions, achievements to date.

To be eligible, nominees must have a significant connection to the local district, be aged 30 or under, and be available for a short interview in the week prior to Show Day.

The Award comes with a generous cash prize, as well as a coveted trophy.

Entries are s ll open, and any poten al applicants, or those wishing to nominate, should contact the Award Convenor, Gareth Reed, via the show secretary: secretary@courtenayshow.org.nz

SELWYN YOUTH COUNCIL

Young people who want to make a difference in their community and provide a voice for youth, are encouraged to put their name forward for the Selwyn Youth Council. Applications for next year’s Youth Council are now open to those aged 12-24 years, who live in the Selwyn District.

“Being on the Council is a really good way to advocate for things that are important to young people in the Selwyn District. If you want something to change, it’s one of the best ways to go about it,” commented Chair, Rue Jeche.

Prospective youth councillors

To see the selec on process or apply to be on next year's Youth Council, visit: selwyn.govt.nz/community/youth-council. Applica on forms must be completed by Monday 31st October.

need to be available to attend meetings and events across Selwyn and be able to work with other people as part of a team. Overall, the Council needs to broadly represent Selwyn District’s young people in relation to gender, geography, age, ethnicity and skills.

The full Youth Council meets several times throughout the year, but Rue added, “Most members are part of subcommittees that meet every few weeks to deal with specific issues in more depth.”

Waimak

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