FINALIST FOR EVENT AWARDS

The Hororata Highland Games is a true community-led event with over 200 volunteers joining Clan Hororata each year to stage this Scottish festival that has a unique Kiwi twist.

Hororata Community Trust executive officer Cindy Driscoll says, “We are excited to have been announced a finalist in this year's New Zealand Event Awards, this is the third time the Games has made the finals of these awards.”

The Hororata Community Trust developed the Highland Games in 2011 responding to a need to help the community recover from a natural disaster. It has continued for the past 12 years due to a strategic approach coupled with sheer determination and passion from the volunteers involved. It continues to evolve and engage. It provides a unique cultural experience and delivers outstanding economic and financial results for our rural community.

From its inception, the committee has been focused on the importance of staying true to the Scottish theme of the Games as this is our point of difference in a busy event calendar. This has created an authentic cultural connection for people. Our community takes real pride in the Games being held in our small rural community in the heart of the Selwyn District. At all steps along there were two questions we asked ourselves - is this adding to our Scottishness and will it benefit our community? This ensured we remain focused and the event continues tosucceed.

“The Hororata Highland Games is a true collaboration,” says Cindy. “It takes a huge effort from a team of volunteers working throughout the year and on the day. These volunteers come from all over New Zealand to be part of Clan Hororata. Support from partners and funders allows us to think big and continue to evolve the festival. Their commitment is very much a part of our success.” innovation. There was a huge amount of diversity and creativity among the nominees this year and their respective causes or initiatives,” he says.

The Games would not have the diverse range of activities and entertainment without our competitors, entertainers, stallholders, andClans.

Cindy says, “To be a finalist in the New Zealand Event awards is a huge honour and recognition that our rural community punches above its weight. It is thanks to everyone involved and who we collaborate with. Thank you”. The winner will be announced winner be announced on November 9, just twodays on November 9, just twodays before the 12th Hororata before 12th Hororata HighlandGames! HighlandGames!

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Mayor Sam Broughton says the night was a fantastic way to support the people and organisations throughout the district who generously give their time and expertise to make Selwyn a great place to live anddobusiness.

“Well done to all of the nominees and congratulations tothis year’s awardwinners.”

The Selwyn Awards 2023 was presented by IPORT Business Park. The Council gratefully acknowledges all the event’s sponsors for making the night possible.

“We have so many incredible people living in our district and the Selwyn Awards acknowledges their efforts and Overall categorywinner of the Arts and Culture award, Malvern Community Arts Council (MCAC) arts administrator Katrina Ellis says, “The Arts Council is grateful toreceive this awardand thanks the Selwyn Awards for providingthe opportunity. Huge thanks andwell done toall the MCAC committees, volunteers, supporters, sponsors, grant andfundingproviders, Orion, and our artisans of all forms of art andculture.”

For more than four decades, MCAC has been involvedwith exhibitions, workshops, music anddrama performances, and scholarships for youngpeople andartists in residence at DarfieldHigh School. One of MCAC’s main achievements is Darfield Artweek. It began as a weekendevent in 1982 andhas grown toa 10 dayevent heldin October. This event showcases the work of about 200 artists from throughout Canterburyand the wider South Island. It attracts more than 1000 visitors and the entire event is runbya team of dedicatedcommunity volunteers.

West Melton’s Herbal Garden overall categorywinner Julie Powell-Booth says she was absolutelyamazedtowin the Tourism category. She alsowon a bronze awardfor Environment andSustainability. “It’s nice tobe recognised for all the hardwork you do.”

The Herbal Garden promotes sustainable andresponsible tourism byshowcasingthe principles of organic gardeningand permaculture, andeducating visitors about the importance of ecological balance, biodiversity, andthe preservation of natural resources. Byimplementingeco-friendlypractices in our garden andproduction processes, visitors are inspiredto adopt similar approaches in their own garden. The Herbal Garden offers engagingandinformative workshops on herb cultivation, herbal teas, makingskincare products, and highlightingthe benefits of usingnatural ingredients. The garden tours give visitors a first-hand experience of permaculture techniques.

Bysharingthis knowledge andexpertise, theyhope to empower people tomake informedchoices andencourage them tosupport local, sustainable businesses.

Another overall categorywinner in the Malvern area was Mike Noonan in the Heritage category. Mike says his hobby turnedintoa 20-year plus passion where he has digitally scannedandrecorded8-10,000 photos duringthis time He is delightedtobe recognisedfor his work with the heritage groups in Selwyn.

Mike has made an outstandingcontribution toheritage through his voluntarycontribution tothe Dunsandel Historic Society, the Ellesmere Historical Society andtothe wider heritage ecosystem in Selwyn, through the Selwyn Heritage Network. He is a committed, prolific historical researcher and excellent in producing andcommunicatingaccurate historical research andcontinuous improvement of associatedsystems andprocesses.

Categoryawardwinne Categoryawardwinne Categoryawardwinne Categoryawardwinners Rs Rs Rs

• People’sChoice TOCK.earthLimited Lincolnbased

• ArtsandCulture MalvernCommunityArtsCouncil Darfield

• BusinessResilience LarcombVineyard Rolleston

• CommunityVolunteering LisaPaget Rolleston

• DiversityandInclusion WaitahaSchool Rolleston

• EnvironmentandSustainabilityEllesmereSustainableAgricultureIncorporated

• Heritage MikeNoonan Dunsandel

• SportLeadership AffinityGymnastics Rolleston

• StartupBusiness BrownAcresFarmLtd TaiTapu

• Tourism TheHerbalGarden WestMelton

• YoungAchievers AviSinghAulakh Rolleston

GOLD AWARD WINNERS WINNERS

Arts andCulture Arts ArtsandCulture

• CanterburyIndian Women GroupTrust Inc. & Bhartiya Samaj CanterburyTrust Inc.

• Kirwee Players Inc.

• Malvern Community Arts Council

Business Resilience Business BusinessResilience Resilience Business Resilience

• BusyBumbles

• LarcombVineyard

Community Volunteering Community CommunityVolunteering Volunteering Volunteering

• Abbeyfield Ellesmere

• Angela Milner

• Chris andDianne Ward

• John McCartin

• Lincoln andDistricts CommunityCare Association

• Lisa Paget

• PinoyC.A.R.E.S Canterbury, Inc.

• Proactive Driver Youth Driver Education Trust

• Rolleston Hope OpShop

• Selwyn Central Community Care Trust

• Tania Fernandez

• Te Awhioraki Māori students Association at Lincoln University

Silverawardwinners

Arts and Culture Arts and

• Centrestage Rolleston

• Ministry of the Mind Music Ltd

Business Resilience Business Resilience

• Connected

• Global Bus Ventures

• Gnomes

• PLAY! Drama Workshops Ltd

• RhodoDirect

• Rolleston Costume & Event Hire Ltd

• Tuffnell Drainage Ltd

Community Volunteering

• Chris Allan

• Dana George

• Ellesmere Business & Promotions

• Ellesmere Comb Netball Club

• Parminder Kaur

• Rolleston Rotary

• Rolleston RSA

• Rolleston Toy Library

• Sophie Williams

• St. John Selwyn Area Com

• Terry Hutchinson

• The Locals Club

• West Melton Community Market

Diversity and Inclusion and

• Affinity Gymnastics Academy Inc

• Busy Bumbles

• G&T Catering

• Hato Hone St John

• New Zealand Police

Bronzeawardwinners Bronzeawardwinners

Arts and Culture Arts and Culture

• Arts Heart - Selwyn Central Arts Council

• Selwyn Artists Collective

• Signs of Art

• StarJam Business Resilience Business Resilience Business Resilience Business Resilience

• Top of the South Travel Limited t/a World Travellers Rolleston Community Volunteering Community Volunteering Community Volunteering Community Volunteering

• Down by the Liffey Gallery Incorporated Society

• Haunui Trust

• Jayde Mayberry

• Joshua Foundation

• Norafizah (Fiza) Abdul Rahman

• Rose (Rosalie) Craven

• Stacey Skill Diversity and Inclusion Diversity and Inclusion

• Calculate.co.nz

• Connected.govt.nz

• Joshua Foundation

• Lincoln Media Ltd

• My Home Chef Limited

• New Mooland Ltd Environment and Environment and Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability

• Intelligro

• The Herbal Garden

Heritage Heritage

Diversity andInclusion

Diversity DiversityandInclusion andInclusion Diversity

• Waitaha School

Environment andSustainability Environment EnvironmentandSustainability andSustainability

• Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Incorporated

• Global Bus Ventures (NZ) Ltd

• TOCK.earth Limited

Heritage Heritage Heritage Heritage

• Mike Noonan

Sport Leadership Sport SportLeadership Leadership Leadership

• AffinityGymnastics

• PipDeans

StartupBusiness

• Brown Acres Farm Ltd(t/a Brown Acres Organic Microgreens)

• Oatas Tourism

• Mount White Station

• The Herbal Garden

• The Hororata Community Trust

Young Achievers Young YoungAchievers Achievers Young

• Alexander Vane

• Avi Singh Aulakh

• EmilyOsborne

• MollyLaurence

• Shayla Rigg

• Sophie Williams

• Vaughan Smart

• Vintage Fest NZ

Environment and Sustainability Environment Sustainability

• Bakkerprint

• Bento Ninja

• Lincoln Envirotown Trust

• The Fantail Trust Heritage

• Lynda Seaton

• Rupert Tipples, Lincoln and Districts Historical Society Inc

Sport Leadership Sport

• Cameron Drewett

• Geoff Blokland

• Jason Keno

• West Melton Gymnastics Club

Startup Business Business

• Agri Intel Limited

• Aurora Dance Studio

• Lifestyle Lawns Artificial Grass

• Lincoln Media Ltd

• Swarm Studios Selwyn

• Thirsty Acres

Tourism Tourism

• NZ Look Shuttles Limited

• Tresillian Truffles

• Vintage Fest NZ

Young Achievers Young Achievers

• Anna Roberts

• Chloe Wright

• Edison & Harry Willan

• Isla McPherson

• Lily Payton

• Rayhan Satriawan

• Mary Cameron, Selwyn Heritage Centre

• Terrace Station Charitable Trust

Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Sport Leadership Sport Leadership

• Rolleston Netball

Startup Business Startup Business Startup Business Startup Business

• Elite Studios

• ID Architectural Designers

• Kathryn Taylor Photography

• Kirwee Tree House Learning Centre

• Movement Studio

• NumberWorks'nWords Rolleston

• S & C Insurance Advisers Ltd

• Vintage Fest NZ

Tourism Tourism

• Broadfield Garden Ltd

• Fable Terrace Downs Resort

• Lake Coleridge Tourism Group Incorporated

• RhodoDirect

Young Achievers Young Achievers

• George Congreve

Fire Station Extension Open

Fire and Emergency joined withtheDarfieldcommunityon Saturday to celebrate the opening of a significant extension to the local fire station that will serve the districtforyearstocome. The$2.8millionextensionwas officiallyopenedbyMinisterof Internal Affairs Hon. Barbara Edmonds. It enables the integrated Darfield and Darfield South Volunteer Fire Brigades to operate from one facility.

Fire and Emergency’s Canterbury District Manager DavidStackhousesaidthatthe combined brigades attended about120callsayear,withan increasing number of weatherrelated responses. The new extension provided Darfield’s firefighterswiththespacethey needed to train for and respond to all types of emergencies.

He acknowledged Darfield’s volunteer firefighters and thanked their whanau and employers, who supported them in their efforts on behalf of their community. "When peopledon’tknowwhoelseto call, they always call the fire brigade,"hesaid.

Fire and Emergency Acting

Chief Executive Russell Wood said the opening marked the successful completion of 26 fire station upgrades and rebuilds funded by the Government’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund (CRRF).

"Our property renewal work programme continues, but this government funding has allowedFireandEmergencyto rebuild or upgrade these fire stations around New Zealand earlier than anticipated," he said.

"We are thrilled that 26 fire stations right around the country have now received upgraded or brand-new stations, allowing crews the best available facilities to work from.

"Not only do Fire and Emergency brigades benefit from new facilities such as these,buttheyensurethatour communities are provided with the best possible support," Russellsaid.

Thenewextensionenlargesthe originalstationbuiltin1958.It includes an additional three appliance bays, storage space, a training room with a kitchenette, an operational decontamination and ablution facilityandsealedcarpark.

Fonterra’s Hapori Programme operates across 10 regions in New Zealand. Hapori means community, kinship and coming together for a common cause.

Recently Councillor Lydia Gliddon partnered with Darfield Food & Clothing Bank to secure funding from the Hapori Programme to supply food packages for the organisation. The Transport team at Fonterra packed and delivered the boxes. Around 95 boxes were delivered to and distributed by the food bank to families in need in Darfield.

Fonterra Darfield Hapori Lead Ronél Beukes says, “A special note of thanks to the Fonterra teams who helped with the packing of the food boxes and assisted in distributing them; they have been gratefully acceptedbythe recipients.”

If you needhelpor wouldlike todonate tothe DarfieldFood todonate tothe DarfieldFood todonate todonate & ClothingBank, contact Rose & contact from the FoodBank on from FoodBank on 027 532 4888. 4888.

The Haunui Charitable Trust has been providing a housing choice for local elderly residents for over 40 years, making us one of the longest running Retirement Villages in New Zealand.

As a Charitable Trust, all profits are reinvested into the villas, provided for our residents. The Trustees, who make up our governing Board, are all locals who give of their time and expertise on a voluntary basis. The Board is supported by three incredibly capable part-time staff who also have long connections with the community. Given that we do not have shareholders, Haunui is able to provide a more affordable retirement housing option than many other Retirement Village operations in New Zealand.

The Haunui Charitable Trust was established in the early 1980s by representatives from various community groups, with the purpose of providing local retirement housing options for people over the age of 65.

Forty years later, The Haunui Retirement Village is comprised of 14 villas and two houses.

Location

The Haunui Retirement Village is situated conveniently near the main street of Darfield on the corners of Ross and Cardale Streets.

Our residents are typically able to live independently. Due to our size our residents know one and other and look out for each other. Helping our residents to continue to live independently is important to Haunui Charitable Trust. We therefore have a staff member who visits residents twice a week, if requested, to ensure all their needs are being met.

An important advantage of retirement village living, is not having the worry of unexpected repairs and maintenance, unlike when owning your own home. Further, large annual expenses like rates and insurance are paid by the Trust. Residents are therefore able to manage their finances with greater predictability. All these large expenses are paid via a weekly payment which residents make to the Haunui Charitable Trust.

The Haunui Charitable Trust has, in the last five years brought the two houses adjoining the village on Telegraph Road. After the house at 14 Telegraph Road was badly damaged by fire, it was demolished and has now been rebuilt.

14 Telegraph Road is under offer however we are able to show it to the community in the open home this Saturday as this is the first build Haunui has done for 16 years.

Haunui also has a one bedroom, sunny modern brick villa available through an Occupational Right Agreement that will be part of the open home, it is located on 7 Ross Street.

Thank You

Many local trades and businesses were used to create a high end build.

The Haunui Charitable Trust is grateful to:

♦ Selwyn Builders

♦ Darfield ITM

♦ Plains Plumbing, Gas & Drainage

♦ Electrical Contractors Ltd

♦ Top Notch Decorating

♦ Hunter Glass

♦ Concrete 2U

♦ Proline Plastering

♦ Val Briggs Interiors

♦ Neil Walker Contracting

Liz Nattrass

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact 021 786 511

♦ WA Boyes Contracting.

You all did an outstanding job and we are grateful for your commitment and ease to work with.

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The 2023 John Deere Technician of the Year Awards finalists were announced recently with Paige Hunter (Darfield), Mark Haughton and Dylan Bruce (Rolleston) from the Rolleston Drummond & Etheridge dealership named as finalists in the Construction & Forestry Technician of the Year, Service Apprentice of the Year and Parts Apprentice of the Year categories. This year, there a record number of entries received in the annual Technician Awards with more than 100 nominations with 30 finalists from across 62 dealerships in Australia and New Zealand.

Paige Hunter, finalist for Parts Apprentice of the Year, has deep roots within the agriculture industry, having grown up on a dairy farm and seeing firsthand the important role machinery plays in farming from an early age. Looking for her first full-time job, she knew she wanted to remain in the industry and stumbled upon a role in the parts department at her local John Deere dealership.

A year-and-a-half later, the first-year apprentice is well on her way to being a leader in her field. Paige says she enjoys the variety offered by her role andloves that she can work with a wide range of John Deere equipment – from lawn mowers totractors, tocombine harvesters, as well as construction and forestry parts. Although early in her career, Paige is committed to upskilling and has used her organisational and communication skills to build trust with her customers. She has also taken on the responsibility of all incoming and outgoing freight for her branch in her first year on the job, which she is proud of. As well as being a valued team player at work, Paige plays for her local rugby team and coaches an Under 18 boys' side. The John Deere Technician awards celebrate the critical role high-performing technicians play in providing back-up support and technical expertise to the agriculture, turf, construction, and forestry industries. It recognises the achievements of its apprentices andqualifiedparts and service technicians. Awards are presented to Service and Parts Technicians who have been outstanding in all aspects of their work, go above and beyond to support their customers and can be ambassadors for John Deere and their profession. They’ve not only mastered their craft but have also redefined what it means to be a John Deere technician. They are legends shaping the future of the industry. Winners will be announced at a gala event, held in Australia, on August 24.

Great Bargains Snapped Up

Hundreds of visitors arrived in Oxford on Sunday, August 6 to find a bargain at the Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail. There was something for everyone - be it a bowl or a boat. It was a successful day for those who registered for the garage sale and for the businesses, especially those with food and drink. The town was buzzing!

Local spokesperson Shirley Farrell says, “Forty residents signed up to have their garage sale on site and if they weren't in the Oxford township area, they obtained a site in the Oxford Farmers Market. Although the start of the day was foggy with a fresh 3-degrees, it was dry and after an hour, the fog cleared and it was a nice sunny, although still fresh, for rest of the day.”

At 9am, the maps with the garage sale locations were handed out to a patiently waiting line of cars and people at the Pearson Park Oval. Roughly 300 printed maps handed out and over 100 emails were sent at 9.30am, with a link to download a map to those who had signed up for it.

Snowdrop Sunday

Spring has sprung and Terrace Station’s heritage garden abounds with carpets of snowdrops. The heritage garden has evolved from the 1860s into a less formal country garden from its original Victorian concept. Sir John Hall, an early owner, is remembered for his role as parliamentary advocate for the Votes for Women campaign, and Kate Foster, one of his descendants, still lives on the propertytoday.

Sunday, August 13 from 11am till 3pm. will be the first spring open garden day, when snowdrops transform the woodlands and gardens around the homestead. Violets and primroses will be abundant in September. In October and November visitors will encounter a riot of colour with daffodils and bluebells, aquilegias, foxgloves, and trilliums, along with other woodland plants and perennials.

There are many ancient trees around the garden underplanted with woodland bulbs. In the Big Tree Walkway, visitors will crane their necks to see the tops of the massive sequoias and oaks. The renovated summer house, the Hutch, displays historic garden and farm tools and some 19th century domestic items some of which are the centre of discussion as totheir original use.

Children will be given printed sheets showing what botanical specimens they may find in the garden and woodland.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawns round the historic homestead. In case of cool conditions, a warming brazier

Snowdrop Sunday

will ensure toasty fingers and toes. Woodland plants will be for sale. The $10 entry fee goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, children free. No Eftpos is available. Terrace Station will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout and please leave dogs at home. Please check Terrace Station’s Facebook page in case of inclement weather.

Snowdrop Sunday is magnificent at Terrace Station! The property is open for group visits on other days by prior appointment.

For further information. visit: For further visit: www.terracestation.org.nz. www.terracestation.org.nz. www.terracestation.org.nz. www.terracestation.org.nz.

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Sheffield Garden Club

An excellent turnout came to listen and observe local artist

Soon-Lee Spicer demonstrate her lino cutting technique and tell the group about herself and her art. Soon-Lee Spicer is a printmaker artist, who creates beautiful botanical prints built up from many layers. She hosts workshops, has won awards, and cofounded a local artist group called the Selwyn Artists Collective. Her current work explores the ways in which we see, consider and connect to the natural worldaroundus.

Soon-Lee demonstrated a lino cutting of a small glasshouse while chatting to us about her art, and then showed us her

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Servicing small watercolour sketch books that she takes with her on her daily activities so she can capture vistas or items she observes aroundher. The Sheffield Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month.

Leanne Cummins, Secretary

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