Issue 2021 Wednesday 29th May 2024

ROLLESTON VETERINARIAN PROVIDES LIFELINE TO ANIMALS IN TONGA

Beato Lenoa, a veterinarian who works with both livestock and companion animals in the Canterbury region, has just returned from a week-long veterinary clinic in early May with NZ-based charity South PacificAnimalWelfare(SPAW). SPAW was founded 14 years ago, and now delivers around 1.5milliondollarsinveterinary aid to the South Pacific islands eachyear.

The charity’s programme ensures that animals are desexed, injured animals are given appropriate treatments, and that dogs and cats are vaccinated and provided with parasitecontrol.

A team of eight vets and vet nurses volunteered their time and skills to the programme treating just under 400 animals for free during the week-longfieldclinic.

Originally from Fiji, Beato says, “There are not that many Pacific islanders who are qualified veterinarians or vet nurses and as I am a Pacific person I wanted to contribute

to improving animal health and welfare and inspire fellow Pacific Islanders to consider veterinary science as a career choice.”

Beato previously worked with the Fiji government as a veterinarian for five years after graduating from the University of Queensland (Brisbane) VeterinarySchool.Hehopedto address whatever animal health/welfare needs that would be presented, whether via surgery or through medical consultations and to raise community awareness on animalwelfare.

Of his time in Tonga, Beato says, “My Fijian culture has a great many similarities with the Tongan culture, so it was easy for me to interact with the pet owners and livestock farmers.Respectforeldersand notspeakingoutofturn,which cancomeo peoplebeingshy, was a general observation for most of the locals and the team learnt to navigate these asthedaysprogressed.”

On several occasions, he was

mistaken to be Tongan, which he thought was hilarious, because the locals would usually explode in laughter when he told them he was Fijian. “A number did comment they were surprised and happy

to see an Islander veterinarian withtheteam.”

Beato was pleased to see a sizeable number of senior citizens bring their pets to the clinic.

Rolleston veterinarian Beato Lenoa during his time volunteering in Tonga. He travelled there under South Pacific Animal Welfare, a charity that offers veterinary aid programmes to help animal welfare in South Pacific islands.

INSPIRING CREATIVITY

Inspiring a creative instinct in other people is a key factor for art tutor Neela Curran who has launched a series of watercolour workshops at a farmhouse gallery near Darfield.

Feeling there is a lack of solid art tuition in this region, as well as keen to get more people to try painting, she has planned two workshops specifically for people who can’t paint or draw, and then a furtherfourforanyonewishing toimprovetheirskills.

Neela says, “I’ve called it Lazy Sundays Watercolour Workshops as I like the idea of people being able to think of the sessions as relaxing and fun, as well as informative. I believethatyoucanlearnalot from just watching, so there is no requirement to actually paint,ifyou don’tfeellikeit. If

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm

you’re tired after a busy week, you can choose to just have a cuppa and watch and learn thatway.”

All art materials as well as afternoon refreshments are includedintheprice,sopeople don’t need to bring a thing. “I did this because when I was interested in going to workshops, I would get sent such a long list of requirements, it was offputting, so I wouldn’t bother,” says Neela. “Also, some beginners choose not to continue, as they don’t have the time or decide they don’t want to paint, and this way, they haven’t spent any money onpaints,brushesandpaper.”

Neelaonlytookupart15years ago as she thought she would never be able to paint or draw

and thought it was all about beingbornwithnaturaltalent.

“I then realised that I could learn to draw and paint, like learning to readandwrite, and I wish I had found that out sooner!”

Now with 13 art awards and a DiplomainVisualArtwithhigh distinctions in painting and drawing, she wants to help other people reach their artisticgoalsintothefuture.

“It’s all about passion, motivation and practising consistently. It can often be hard to find big chunks of uninterruptedtime,soIjustdo afewminutesofpaintingmost days.”

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Artist Neela Curran is keen to share her love of painting with anyone keen to have a go.

Painting: Canterbury Farm by Neela.

BUILDING A BETTER WORLD

Rolleston College student and Chair on the Selwyn Youth Council Mackenzie Wills was recently presented with the ZONTANorth Young Women in PublicA airs(YWPA)Award.

The award is presented to young women who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government, and volunteer organizations. It also comes with $1000 scholarship money for Mackenzie to use next yearfortertiarystudy.

“I am incredibly honoured to be the winner,” says Mackenzie. The recognition means the world to her, as it celebrates her dedication to leadership, public service, and makingapositiveimpactinthe community. However, the journey did not stop there –she also received the National District 16 and International YWPA Awards, which she says is “beyond my wildest dreams.”

Mackenzie has always been passionate about helping othersandmakingadi erence. Throughout her time at primary school, she hadalways been interested in the idea of beingaleader.

“I was always the first to raise my hand for any opportunity,” says Mackenzie. “Once I reached high school, my interest in being a leader continuedtogrow.Iamnowin Year 13 at Rolleston College where Iam lucky enough to be a Head Student. Within the community I also hold the role of Chair on the Selwyn Youth Council. Both roles have

allowed me to meet incredible people and have amazing experiences and opportunities.”

Her passion lies in supporting young people to have a voice in the community. “Young peoplearenotonlytheleaders of our future but the leaders of today. I deeply connect with the Zonta vision of ‘building a better world for women and girls.’ Both in New Zealandand globally, there is still a lot of work to do to achieve gender equality.”

Mackenzie was also privileged to meet the ZONTA North members as well as District 16 Governor Phillippa Jacobs-Lory and hear about their personal storiesandjourneys.

She says she wouldalso like to give special acknowledgement to her parents, mentors, and teachers for their support over the past several years. “I am

truly appreciative of the role models I have in my life and theirhelpandinspiration.”

Mackenzie’s aspiration for next year is to attend the University ofCanterburytostudyLawand Political Science. “I am very grateful to be able to have some funds to head start my next educational journey.

Receiving the ZONTA YWPA Awardhasbeenalifechanging experience.”

As Mackenzie moves forward, she hopes her story serves as an inspiration to young people everywhere.

“Dedication, leadership, and community spirit can truly make a di erence,” she says, “and I am excited to continue this journey, making positive impactswhereverIcan.”

Congratulations to Mackenzie Wills on winning the ZONTA North Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award. The award recognises Mackenzie's outstanding leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes.

ROLLESTON COMBINED PROBUS

By Juliette Easterbrook, Publicity Officer

At our April meeting, we had Terry Pierson from Senior Net speak to us. As well as informing us about the help given to phone and tablet uses at Senior Net, Terry reminded us that online access to banks, shopping and other purchases is our normal way of making transactions now and we owe it to ourselves to keepupwith the play.

He talked about increasing scams through internet, email, cell

phone and landline and reminded us to be careful when using social media and answering unidentified phone calls. Then four of our members, who had been inspired by events in their lives, entertained us with their poetry. Their poetry was both thought provoking and sometimes downright funny. We look forward this month to a tour of the United States Antarctic base at Christchurch Airport with lunch at the Lone Star in Spitfire Centre.

We have welcomed four new members over the last two months and look forward to the visitors who join us monthly. Our Probus meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Rolleston Community Centre from 9.45am until 12 noon from February to November. We welcome new members.

If you are interested in attending a meeting, contact President Ann Barber on 027 588 5033.

ROLLESTON CENTRAL PROBUS

By Jill Webb

Another successful month has passed, with our Friendship, Fellowship and Fun at our group meetings and outings.

Now with winter approaching and being inside more, perhaps those out there in the older group may like to join likeminded people and partake in some of the activities we offer.

Outings this month included a trip to Rosendale Wines with a tasting followed by a meal at Tai Tapu Hotel. Our May speaker was Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker who has been the Area Response Manager for two years. She spoke about what the role involved and her 27 years with the New Zealand Police.

Willow Springs owner Chris Boon

gave a small Probus group a tour of the gardens pointing out the full-grown trees and shrubs he had rescued from the red zones in Christchurch and Kaiapoi after the earthquakes. The logistics of moving some of these trees was huge and involved diggers, trucks, and trailers. A daunting task but worth it. Chris and his partner, Andrea, now have a large, beautiful garden with spectacular specimen trees. Some of the trees sulked for a couple of years but soon realised they had been rescued and got on with living. Some had sentimental value for the owners, and they were pleased to see them re-homed instead of being bulldozed by the council.

The Out & About Group had a great trip to Stewart Classic Cars to view the memorabilia and car collection, and what a great one it was, it’s not what you collect but how. Folk, you need to go and see for yourselves as it was eye-opening.

On Tuesday, June 4 the Out & About Group will check out Wildlife Photographer of the Year and other exhibitions at the Centre of Contemporary Art Canterbury Museum.

Our June speaker is Karla Olorenshaw on Advanced Care Planning and there will also be a mid-winter Christmas lunch, so plenty to look forward to. July is the Club’s fifth birthday.

Each month we welcome new members, who all have their stories to tell why they are in our district, and it makes our group very versatile.

For more information contact Herb on 03 321 7436 or Denise on 027 557 0515.

TEAM EFFORT RESULTS IN ‘STORE OF THE YEAR’

BuildLink Selwyn owner and operators Kirwee locals Dave andSally Lemon are excitedto be awarded the ‘BuildLink SupremeStoreOfTheYear’.

Dave says, “We are so proud of the team we have here at BuildLink Selwyn and know

that this award would not be possible without the time, effort, help, ideas and support ofeachoneofthem.”

Leeston-based, BuildLink Selwyn is a building supply merchant specialising in timber, hardware, house builds

BuildLink Selwyn Owners Dave and Sally Lemon with their ‘Store of the year Award’.

ROLLESTON VETERINARIAN PROVIDES LIFELINE TO ANIMALS IN TONGA

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He says an 86-year-old lady had caught a cab on the last Friday, which was parked in the clinic compound, for the hour it took for her pets to be neutered and discharged whilst she patiently sat under thetentsetupoutside.

“I was privileged to be the veterinarian who desexed her pets and took time out to discharge them to her and get to know her story; about her family, her pets and how her pets, with her husband having already passed on, provided the comfort and companionship that she neededatherage,”saysBeato.

“Knowing that the team was caring for animals that were not only just pets or livestock but also, in some cases, were the only emotional support that some individuals would haveimpactedmedeeply.”

andfarmsheds.Thecouplesay they couldn't do it without their tradies, contractors, DIY customers and suppliers and appreciate the support of their business.

TheBuildLinkAwardswasheld in Auckland and included a members meeting, supplier evening, trade show and awardsnight.

“It truly is an honour to be awarded this, as we greatly admire the other BuildLink stores, and love being in the varied and knowledgeable company of the other store owners and managers - all of whom we are constantly learningnewthingsfrom.”

Beato says volunteering with SPAW is an enriching experience. “You will be pushed out of your comfort zone.Youwilldiscoveraspects of yourself you did not know you had, working with equally amazing individuals as a team. You will widen your horizons by interacting with people and animals of a culture di erent toyourown.

You will be made to rethink how resourceful and resilient you can be, working and improvising in challenging environments whilst also still providing quality veterinary care for the animals that come to the clinic. You will be made to see that your time and your expertise are extremely valuable and matter to the peoples of the Pacific Islands who can often lack access to qualityveterinaryservices.”

MAKE THIS YEAR YOUR YEAR

By Ginny Nelson GMI Mortgage Advisor.

Too many people spend Too many people spend many people many people money they haven money they haven haven’ ’’ ’t earned t tearned to buy things they don don don’ ’’ ’t t need to impress people they people they don dondon don’ ’’ ’t like! t tlike! like! t –WillRogers

If this is the year you want to buy your home, then you may need to make some simple adjustments in your day – skip the latte, make your lunch, bike or walk to work. You will beverysurprisedhowthelittle

things add up to big savings that you can save on a weekly basis to show the bank that you can save and will be able totackleamortgage. Work out a budget based on owning a home – research the rates you will need to pay, the insurance you will need to have,andthemaintenanceyou will need to do, and put all that money aside to test if you really do want to be a home owner. It isn’t easy but then nothingworthwhileeveris.

There will never be a better time to make the jump, but make sure you jump with your eyes wide open. Work your mortgage repayments out on a higher interest rate and you will be surprised how much you will save over the mortgage in interest and time, by paying the difference of the higher rate and actual rate on amonthlybasis.

Talk to your mortgage adviser about how you can make this “YourYear”.

NZCT PROVIDES COMMUNITY SUPPORT

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded an $8,000 grant to the Selwyn Central Community Care Trust (SCCCT) in Rolleston to help expand its vital transportation services for the elderly, disabled and geographically isolated membersofthecommunity. The Trust operates seven days

a week, providing door-to-door transportation, for those who are elderly or housebound, to appointments or need help gettingtosocialactivities. Last year, they provided over 1,000 drives for the community, equating to approximately 47,000 km and 1,600 hours of volunteerservice.

Selwyn Central Community Care is a charitable trust that drive the elderly and housebound to appointments in the Selwyn and the city area.

The need for SCCCT's services has been accentuated by an inadequate public transport service in the rapidly growing Selwyn District. "With a taxi fare from our area to Christchurch now costing over $100, this is a major issue for many elderly people," says Trust Board member Rodger McHarg.

Community member Heather Power, who has vision di culties, says, "My life is made so much easier and enjoyable through SCCCT's wonderfulservice.”

NZCT’s GM Grants, Marketing and Communications, Ben Hodges adds ‘’It's important that everyone has access to social connections and the resources they need. SCCCT helps ensure isolatedmembers of the community don’t miss out. We’re delighted our responsiblegamingfundraising partnerships with our Canterbury venues make such a positive contribution to the community."

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) is one of the largest gaming societies in New Zealand. In 22/23, NZCT awarded over $40 million in grants for a wide range of community services, including sports, rescue services, youth development, the arts, and culturalactivities.

Heather is vision impaired and uses

Selwyn Central Community Care Trust transport services for appointments and enjoys organised outings in the van.

RENTAL PROPERTIES –EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS

By Sharon Layton, Quinovic Sharon Layton, Quinovic Rolleston Rolleston

We are seeing the impacts of extreme weather events with alarming regularity around the world. New Zealand is no exception.

At Quinovic Property Management, we’ve been responding to more and more extreme weather-related issues a ecting both our property owners and our tenants.

While every situation needs to be carefully assessedon a case -by-case basis, it is important to manage both the human and physical impacts of extreme weather events. We also need to be mindful of our obligations to insurers and otherregulatorybodiesandwe help to guide our tenants and ownersthroughthis.

tenant would then give two days’ notice and their rent wouldstopaftertwodays.

A more complex situation is whenatenantwantstostayon in the property but does not want to pay rent due to damagetotheproperty.Thisis when a landlord will likely need to have an empathetic but di cult conversation with thetenant.

These conversations can be di cult for owners too. If a tenant vacates the property, owners obviously still need to cover their ownership costs, but without the proceeds of rent, and each insurance company has di erent criteria for assessing the houses habitability and payment criteria if an owner is covered forlossofrent

Key Considerations:

Key KeyConsiderations: Considerations:

If a property becomes uninhabitable the landlord is legally entitled to give the tenantsevendays’notice.

A tenant can give the landlord two days’ notice and the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2010 states thatrentwillabate.

In the event a tenant believes that the extent of damage means that they should not pay rent, it is fair to expect they would also want to move out. In this instance, it would be fairly considered that the

Having strong existing relationships with local tradies certainly comes in handy following an extreme weather event. Their services are in high demand and often becomebottlenecked.Ensuring we can get the right people onsite quickly to assess damage means that our tenants’homescanberepaired more quickly, and, in many cases, we are able to mitigate further property damage, inconvenience to tenants and costtolandlords.

Takeiteasyoutthereaswinter setsin.

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PREPARING FOR WINTER

By Rolleston Garden Club

Winter has arrived earlier than what we expected, but it doesn't mean not to get out in the garden. We tend to get great days after a frost and it’s good to get out in the sun while it lasts. Things you could do include mulching with pea straw to help put goodness back in the ground for spring planting. If you planted yams in the veg patch, they will have been hit with a frost, so can be dug up and stored. Dahlias are finished, so these can be cut back.

For any other perennials that have clumped, now is the time to lift and divide – a good way to get others into gardening is to give some away. Rhubarb stems and leaves can be taken off and the plant given a good mulch.

Rolleston Garden Club has been busy with working bees at St. Johns and the railway garden. Thanks to all those who help make the areas a welcoming sight for folk to see when entering Rolleston.

The Club had a great speaker from Kakariki Kitchen, telling her story of a culinary career and about her chutneys and pickles made from local ingredients. She has travelled the world. Tastings were available and enjoyed by all.

Next, is the annual film evening, and July is a plant photographer, so plenty of interesting meetings ahead. If you are looking for something else in your life and enjoy gardening, come and join the groupon the second Monday of the month.

For more information, contact Julie on 03 347 1311 or Anne on 347 8817.

SLOW COOKING, EXCITING COOK-OFFS

Southbridge meat connoisseur Scott Carnochan decided that whenhereachedhisforties,he wouldn’t be drinking craft beer.

“They reckon that when men reach 40 years old, they either startdrinkingcraftbeerortake up smoking meat,” he says. “Well,Ihatecraftbeersothere was only one other option. I’m still a few years o 40 yet so I guess I’ve just made a head start.”

Back in 2020, Scott started playing around with a cheap charcoal smoker cooking for family and friends when they cameroundfordinner.

Soon the idea came about to create a business called Smokey Fish Bar-Bee-Q. The quirky name came from his nickname, ‘Fish’ (he was a very good swimmer), and ‘Bee’ from his friend Wayne Sheehan, a beekeeper.

“When we first started Smokey Fish Bar-Bee-Q, it was mainly parties, events, and catering. Wayne and I cooked up many di erent meats from beef brisket, pork ribs, beef cheeks, charcoal chicken, and pulled pork–thelistgoeson.”Scott’s wife Katy, originally from She eld, also helps out and makes salads to accompany themeats.

Scottsayshelovesthelowand slow style of BBQ cooking. “Lighting up coals and keeping the fire going for anywhere from 8-14 hours, using di erent types of wood for flavour depending on what type of meat your cooking is a

great challenge on its own. We use an Australian hardwood called Jarra or iron bark as it gives great flavour and colour to all meat, is not over powering and burns for a long period.”

Scott currently has five barbecues used for catering/ events and then a couple of separate ones for competitions. He says his personal favourite is the large 300 gallon o set smoker, which runs on wood splits and can hold and cook around180kgofmeatatonce.

Scott enjoys competing; it is an opportunity to showcase his skillsandtechniques.

“I’ve been competing in the SteakCooko Association(SCA) events,” says Scott. “This is a great way to get in to competitive barbecuing as it has a low cost set up and you don’t need much gear. For anyone looking to get into it, I would love to help a new team

give it a crack. It is a great family event, and everyone is sohelpful”.

Competitors cook anywhere from two to six steaks for the day and are blind judged on taste, texture, doneness, presentation, and overall impression. “First prize for each steak is $1000 and you may get a golden ticket that gives you an invite to compete in the World Championship in Fort Worth Texas in March the followingyear.”

Scott got his golden ticket and competed against the top 660 people in Texas in March this year. Scottsays,“Imanagedto make it through to the final day of 96 competitors and ended up placing 52nd in the worldforsteakand19thinthe worldforporkribs.Thiswasan unbelievable experience to compete against the world’s best.”

Another side-line for Smokey Fish Bar-Bee-Q’s slow cooked meat is new range of delicious meat pies, with multiple flavours to choose from. These are now available from Challenge Kirwee, Beckenham Butchery and from Katy’s coffee cart on Friday mornings in Southbridge. Vanessa Moore, co-owner of Kirwee Automotive, says “Pies are going really well, all flavours are selling good, especially the Beef Cheek range, Pulled Pork range and flavours with Jalapeno!

From left, Wayne Sheehan, Scott Carnochan, and Brent Millar at the World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas earlier this year. Scott made it to the final 96 competitors out of 600 on the final day.

50TH JUBILEE CELEBRATED

West Melton Rugby Football Club celebrated 50 years of rugbyovertheweekendofMay 10-12, 2024. The Club was established following a meeting held in the West Melton Hall on August 20, 1973, with the first teams representing West Melton playing in the Ellesmere competition in the 1974 season with the club fielding a senior and three underage teams. The Club has now grown to fielding 20 teams in the 2024 season across all age groups and for the first time in many years has a Div 1, Div 2, Div 3, and Colts teams in the seniorcompetition.

The weekend included a Meet ‘n’ Greet on Friday evening with around 100 past and present players, administrators and supporters gathering at the Clubrooms as seven new life members were inducted intotheclub.

Saturday was Senior Club Day withallteamsplayingathome.

The Div 1 team had specially designed 50th Jubilee jerseys to wear for their game, which were later auctioned as a fundraiser for the club, raising more than $15,000.00. It was fitting that the Div 1 team was led by captain Ben Gameson, grandson of Ross Gameson, who was the player/coach of the inaugural 1974 West MeltonSeniorteam.

A long-time supporter of the ClubandpastsecretaryDoreen Holland collated a booklet for those attending to read about the history of the club through untiltheearly1990s.

The Jubilee dinner was held at

the West Melton Community Centre on Saturday evening with close to 200 guests attending including Ross Gameson and Roger Hughes, who were members of the inauguralseniorteam. There was a representation of family names such as the Holland, Neiman, Hale, Calder, Austin,Ryan,Pearce,Heilerand Butt families, including Club patron Graeme Hale and his wife Joan. Some of these families had been actively involved in fundraising for the construction of the Clubrooms

intheearly1980’s.

Guests enjoyed a beautiful meal catered by local company, Verve Catering followed by guest speakers Sir Graham Henry and Mike Cron, thanks to the generous sponsorship of O’Connell Builders andUntouchedWorld.

An entertaining Q & A session with “Ted and Crono” was followed by local band The Muppets (re-formed especially for the occasion), who entertained the guests for the remainderoftheevening.

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West Melton Rugby Football Club awarded life membership to (from left) Ants Calder, Jock Austin, Phil Hudson, Craig Hale, Al Wood, John Agnew and Lance Mitchell (unable to attend).

A TALENTED YOUNG WOMAN

Earlier this month Lizzy Marven (16) passed away after a house fire in Burnham. A post from Singing Stars, a singing, drama and music school based in Rolleston, says, “We are saddened today, to share the news that one of our students, Lizzy Marvin, has passed away. Lizzy was such a beautiful, talented young woman who always brought joy and enthusiasm to everything she did. She was always friendly, and everyone loved her.

We will miss her so much.”

Lizzy had been at Singing Stars for the past three years partaking in classes and acting, singing, and dancing in our shows. Photo: singingstarsnz.com

FESTIVAL

OF CHOIRS ASHBURTON

The Festival of Choirs is taking to the stage on Thursday, May 30 at the Ashburton Event Centre.

The Mid Canterbury Choir organised the Festival of Choirs to support Mt Hutt College Choir and Rolleston College Vocal Group ‘Gelsomina’, who are both performing at the Big Sing Regional in Christchurch Town HallinearlyJune.

The concept for the Festival of Choirs, now in its second year, is to support school choirs entering the Big Sing Regional competition on June 6-7 at Christchurch Town Hall, by giving them the opportunity to learn about staging, sound checks and sing in the large spacetheEventCentreoffers.

Not only is this concert an

opportunity for Mt Hutt, Rolleston, and Ashburton Christian Schools (ACS) choirs to polish their repertoire, and shine in their wider community, but also for the voices of our region to join together in celebration and song. Rolleston andACS are entering the regional competition for the first time. This concert will be an absolute treat for any loverofchoralmusic.

These three school choirs are ablysupportedby:

• QuantumAcoustics(QA) YouthChoir(thinkbarbershoponsteroidswithupto 40members)alongwithtwo barbershopquartetsfrom withinthechoir

• TheMidCanterburyChoir

The programme is rich and variedwitheachchoir

performingtwooftheirown songs (QA will sing six songs) and joining together for two massed items – over 100 voices.

This is a perfect opportunity for you to enjoy uplifting choral music right here in Ashburton.

Tickets are now on sale online at asheventcentre.co.nz or at their ticketing office.

SHED KEEPS BUSY

By Sandy Ferguson, Rolleston Men’s Shed

The woodwork shop is still working on the clothes drying shed, the roof being done in the past few days.

Always there are chairs and tables in pieces being worked on including a table, painted white and the topstained.

The Shed has two more containers for storage, and these are getting roofs fitted. This will stop rain ponding on the top and if needed, adds extra storage for long lengths of timber.

A visitor from across the ditch has joined while he is here. As expected, the jokes about the two countries flow despite us claiming that it is only an island of New Zealand, the West Island.

A laptop to be used to run a local school's 3D printer was intermittently shutting down. After partially dismantling it, it was blown out with compressed

air at the Shed. From running uncomfortably hot it is now just possible to feel it is above ambient temperature.

A good yarn and the morning cuppa are still the important

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Braided River Vets are looking to fill the following vacancies:

Large Animal Veterinary Technician - Fulltime or Fixed term

• Our ideal candidate would have previous experience working as a veterinary technician or working with production animals on farm, have good animal handling skills, and excellent communication skills.

• Role is to provide a high level of client service on farm working with production animals, including teat sealing, disbudding, body condition scoring, metrichecking, blood sampling, administration of therapeutics and vaccines.

Receptionist/administration - Fulltime

• Our ideal candidate would have a background knowledge of the farming and rural sector, excellent communication skills and have a team first attitude.

• Role includes answering of phones and emails, booking calls, invoicing and picking of orders, and general administrative duties.

If you think that you would be a great addition to our team, please apply with your C.V. and a cover letter, in writing to admin@brv.co.nz

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FOREVER SOMEWHERE FOREVER SOMEWHERE FOREVER Dexi (my pooch) and I have been living in Whitecli s for 8 years. We are looking for somewhere permanent to call home in the Malvern Hills/neighbouring districts. It must be private, independent, and fully self-contained, able to connect to the internet. I am self-employed and work full-time. P: Russell 0223508359

• An energetic, mature, responsible person essential.

• Must be practical and able to work unsupervised.

• A passion and interest in Motorsports & Powerboats an advantage.

• Must be honest, reliable and have a current drivers licence.

• Welding skills an advantage but not essential.

• Excellent rates paid for the right person.

• We are situated 10km from Darfield & 20km from Rolleston.

• This opportunity could be full or part-time and may suit someone semi-retired.

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"Please come quickly." She yelled, "I just saw a naked man outside my window!"

The receptionist immediately rushed up to the old lady's room.

"Where is he?" Asked the receptionist. "He's over there." Replied the little old lady, pointing to an apartment building opposite the hotel.

The receptionist looked over and could see a man with no shirt on, moving around his apartment. "It's probably a man who's getting ready to go to bed." She said reassuringly. "And how do you know he's naked, you can only see him from the waist up?"

"The dresser, honey!" Screamed the old lady. "Try standing on the dresser!"

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