ROUGH RIDE FOR BUS COMMUTERS
Commuters travelling to the Christchurch city and back from Rollestonareconcernedabouttheovercrowdingonthebuses,in particular Route 85. People are forced to stand in the aisle and stairwell for the whole journey with the bus being full front to rear.
Overcrowding on buses has been happening for a good part of this year and, with new subdivisions and lack of infrastructure to supportthepopulationgrowth,peopleareconcerned.
One commuter, who did not wish to be named, has spoken out on behalf of the Collective Rolleston Bus Commuters. He says, “Every morning all seats are full, and passengers are standing throughout the bus as far as the driver’s seat. The service continues not to meet the increasing demand. A good number of passengers have raised safety concerns numerous times given the high number of passengers forced to stand, which has fallen ondeafears.”
He says that last month one of the direct services to the city in the morning was unable to stop at Kidman Street to collect passengersasthebuswasalreadyatcapacity.
“It’ll either take a serious accident or possible loss of life before an additional service is added. We do wonder what Selwyn District Council’s part in this should play. The Council should advocate for commuters as they seem happy to increase population numbers, but the infrastructure does not meet the publictransportdemand.”
A Selwyn District Council spokesperson says buses to town are runbyEnvironmentCanterbury(ECAN).
“The Council has advocated to ECAN for more buses and as part of the Long-Term Plan, we are conducting a business case looking into the cost for providing a bus service that would supporttheECANservices.”
ECAN’s Public Transport acting general manager Sonia Pollard says Route 85 between Rolleston and Christchurchcity is a wellusedservice,andatpeaktimesthebusisoftenfull.
“We’ve heard community concerns about the safety of standing passengers on the bus, particularly whilst driving on the highway. Our buses are certified by NZTA, and each bus carries a loading certificate specifying safe legal load limits for both seated and standing capacity. This can be found on the front window on the door side, facing outwards. Based on customer feedback, we have instructed operators to trial driving at 70km/ hr while on the motorway with standing passengers. We’re monitoringthistoinformanyfuturedecisions.”
Ms Pollard says “The population of Selwyn District is growing rapidly, and we have heard clearly from the community that investment is needed to improve public transport services. For this reason, improvements to the direct services between the main urban centres in Selwyn (Rolleston and Lincoln) and Christchurch City were moved forward from year three of the Long-Term Plan, to year two. This is an increase of $800,000 to thebudgetforyeartwo.”
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Overcrowding on buses to and from Rolleston is being a concern for commuters.
LONG WAITING LIST IN GROWING COMMUNITIES
Concern about the lack of medical care available to local residents is increasing as new subdivisions are created in the Selwyndistrict.
New residents, and some not so new, in some Selwyn townships such as Darfield, are struggling to enrol at local medical centres and are being put on a waiting lists that are growing.
Medical centres currently accepting new patients in the Selwyn area show up on the
Pegasus Health website and include Leeston Medical Centre and We Care Lincoln. Close to the district is 1 Health Wigram and We Care Health Wigram. Rolleston Medical Centre is accepting new patientsbutonlyasfarasWest Melton.
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Selwyn District Council says it is working closely in partnership with Health
New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora to provide healthcare opportunities for Selwyn’s rapidlygrowingpopulation. GPs are private businesses and there are pressures on primary healthcareacrossthecountry.
If you are having trouble enrolling with a general practice, our local PHOs (Pegasus, Christchurch & Waitaha PHOs) can assist you to find a GP if you contact them.
Christchurch City will be able to access GP appointments in both Rolleston and the city once the practice opens.
Another is the new bigger primary birthing unit Oromairaki, which caters tothe large demographic of young families living in the Selwyn District, also located in Toka Hāpai.”
Health New Zealand also encourages any GPs considering o ering services to the community to get in touch withthemforassistance.
To find out which GPs are To find out which GPs are find out GPs are find out GPs are enrolling new patients, visit enrolling new patients, visit enrolling new patients, visit enrolling new patients, visit healthpoint.co.nz/gps healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident accident--urgent urgent urgent urgent--medical medical medical medical-care/canterbury. care/canterbury.
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A spokesperson for Council says, “Our partnership with Health New Zealand to run a tender process to identify a new general practice to occupy available space in Toka Hāpai (Selwyn Health Hub) is a great example of this. The process has been successful with Phoenix Health scheduled to begin operating in the next six months. Through Phoenix’s model, enrolled Selwyn residents that work in
ROLLESTON FLORAL ART
By Carol Rains. By Carol Rains. Carol Rains. Carol Rains.
In July, the Rolleston Floral Art Interest Group met on a Saturday morning to make random weave baskets of driftwood and willow or cane with tutor Christine Knight of Christchurchorafour-cornered flaxbasketwithCarolRains. Some attendees also found time to create a "Winter
Delights" posy from flowers and foliage found in the garden to brighten the home when weather was cold and drizzly. It was fabulous to see the colourful range of plant materials available for use. As the time ran short, many basketshadtobecompletedat home.
Ournextworkshopwillbein
September creating a "Hello Spring" design, including making a wire mechanic to use with Spring flowers. Also, plans will be discussed for our Decemberworkshop.
If you would like to know If you would like to know you would like to know you would like to know more about the group, more about the group, more about more about phone Carol Rains on phone Carol Rains on phone Carol on phone Carol on 027 224 1033. 027 1033.
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NEW STRATEGY TO HELP GROW WAIKIRIKIRI SELWYN ECONOMY
Selwyn District Councillors have endorsed the district’s new Economic Development Strategy, which will provide the direction for purposeful, inclusive and sustainable growth in Waikirikiri Selwyn intothefuture.
The strategy, which has been developed with input from local industry, business leaders and rūnaka, will enable the Council to partner with the community to harness new opportunities and accelerate the district’s journey towards a thriving,future-fiteconomy.
The strategy’s implementation will be supported by a $9 million budget across 10 years, which the Council agreed to in itsLong-TermPlan2024-34.
Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall says the strategy will help support Selwyn to increasingly become a place where people canlive,workandplaywithout needingtogoelsewhere.
“We have a proud history of strong employment and business growth and high
levels of self-employment.
Having this strategy in place will allow our community and Council to work more collaboratively to capitalise on new opportunities that build on this to cement our prosperityforthelong-term.”
“We are very proud to have developed this strategy with a wide range of local leaders to create something that is Selwyn-centric, plays to our strengths, and has clear actions.”
To support the Economic Development Strategy, Council intends to establish a Council committee focused on economic development, with seats to be available for industry experts and mana whenua representatives. It will also establish a cross-sector steering group with a range of business leaders to help drive key projects and deliver on the strategy’soutcomes.
Waikirikiri Selwyn has enjoyed considerable economic growth in recent years, but changing
conditions such as digital disruption, new technologies, climate change and global security concerns mean the district needs to be more strategic and purposeful in enabling future job creation and growth, which the strategy aimstoachieve.
During consultation on the Council’s Long-Term Plan earlier this year, 62 per cent of submitters supported Council progressing with the strategy’s development.
The strategy is designed to align with the aims of Waikirikiri Ki Tua Future Selwyn, which is being prepared to give a vision for the district for thenext 50-100 years.
The Waikirikiri Selwyn Economic Development Strategy will be launched with the community including business leaders and local industry at an event in October.
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Public transport is funded by grants from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), as well as targeted rates and bus fares. Service decisions and delivery must follow central government direction as set out in the Government Policy Statement on Transport as well as our Regional Public Transport Plan (an updated draft Plan will be open for public submissions in late September).
‘To progress improvements to services between Rolleston and Christchurch, we first need to submit a business case to NZTA to secure central
government funding. This work is planned for the 2025-26 Financial Year – year two of theLTP.“
Ms Pollard adds that ECAN does not currently have sufficient funding available to provide additional seated capacityto meet theincreasing demandonthisservice.
“We will continue to work with Selwyn District Council on public transport solutions, including the NZTA business case planned for the 2025/26 Financial Year. There is limited national funding for public transport, and we know that many communities across Waitaha/Canterbury are also experiencing growth and looking for improved public
transport options. We currently await confirmation of crucial central government funding through thenew National Land Transport Fund which is scheduled for release in September.”
ALWAYS BUSY AT THE SHED
By Sandy Ferguson, Rolleston Men's
Shed. Rolleston Men's Shed. Rolleston Men's Rolleston Men's Just out the door is a couple of shoe rack units. Once they have been checked for use by school pupils, the Shed is expecting more to be made. Another mud kitchen is being made for a playcentre, this one with wheels and handles a bit like a wheelbarrow. It makes it easy to take outside for use and store inside when not needed.
Requested via the Halberg Foundation, three corn boards were built in the woodwork shop and a swing ball in the engineering shop. All are now ready for delivery to schools. The woodwork shop is always
busy with small jobs, cheese boards, boxes for member's projects and chairs and tables being refurbished. As well as these, the 2D engraver will be etching notices and the 3D engraver will be making things suchasreindeerforXmas.
A good yarn and the morning cuppa are still important for theShed.
The Shed is open Saturday, The Shed is open Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, 9am until mid 9am until mid 9am until mid 9am until mid--day. For more day. For more day. information, visit: information, visit: rollestonshed.wordpress.com
CULTUREFEST IN SELWYN
An array of sounds, flavours and fun of cultures from around the world is returning toSelwynthisSeptember. Explore tasty dishes and fantastic entertainment during our annual CultureFest celebration at Lincoln Event Centre on Sunday 15 September,10am–3pm.
Crowdsofaround4,000people are expected to gather at this popular free-entry family event to enjoy a range of interactive activities, exciting cultural performances, delicious food and much more from local community groups and residents.
This year, the Council and community groups are continuing the celebrations of the many cultures that make up the district with a community events series. This series will run for two weeks following the main CultureFest event.
Witheverythingfromhennaart workshops to international sports, music and dance performances, talks and presentations, through to the return of the popular women’s onlyswimmingnight at Selwyn AquaticCentre.
The Council is excited to
introduce two new events that celebrate the Māori culture to the CultureFest series this year. The first event happening on Thursday, September 26, is a traditional Māori healing practice workshop, which explores the healing method of mirimiri, led by experienced Rongoā Practitioner, Hutika Crofts.
The second event on Thursday, October 3, gives the community the chance to hear Ariana Tikao’s powerful and personal story about receiving her moko kauae, a chin tattoo which connects wāhine to their Māori identity and whakapapa.
Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall says CultureFest is a highlight event of the year for the district.
“CultureFest brings a lot of fun and enjoyment to Selwyn every year and it is a great day out for the whole whānau. It’s been good to see how the communities’ involvement with the event has grown over the years and how people are enjoying the wider event series.”
For more information, event For information, event times and locations visit times visit s
A mud kitchen is just one of the many projects on the go for the Rolleston Men's Shed.
RIVERBEDS NOT DUMPING GROUNDS
Concern over the dumping of rubbish in riverbeds in the Selwyn district is mounting as river users discover piles of glass bottles, furniture, pallets andevenaTV.
Earlier this month, a member of the public alerted Selwyn Council to a large pile of glass bottles dumped in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn riverbed through the Snap Send Solve application.
A contractor is required to remove the bottles at a cost to
the ratepayer of more than $600 and the Council says these incidents occur frequently, which adds up to thousandsofdollarsayear.
Central compliance team leader Gillian Jenkins says it was a frustrating waste of Selwyn ratepayers' money that could be put to better use elsewhere.
"It’s really disappointing to see rubbish dumped in our rivers. We strongly encourage people to take it to a recycling point
soitcanbereused"shesays.
"The community values its rivers, and incidents like this threaten to undo all the hard work that the community in Selwyn is putting in to improvingourcatchment."
Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Chair Matt Dodson says the river and riverbed are important public and recreational spaces, and it's disheartening to see them being used as a rubbish dump.
"The Waikirikiri/Selwyn is the
ROLLESTON GARDEN CLUB
By Jill Webb. By
Spring is starting to show its face in a way of those lovely yellow da odils around town and country – doesn’t make youfeelgreat?
The Garden Club has just had its AGM and celebrated another successful year with a nice afternoon tea, but there were a few gaps in the seats, so we need you to come along and enjoy what we do. We are a small but friendly noncompetitive club, with wellorganised outings and speakers. You can have your say in what happens, and suggestions are always welcome.
At the next meeting, Max Lilly will talk on the vegetable growing a trip to Resource and Recovery Park and a herbal garden visit is also planned for thenextmonthortwo.
Now what should be happening in your little or large patch of garden? Those weeds are starting to appear now it’s warming up, so get rid ofthemand start growingyour
own vegetable seedlings such as cabbage, cauli, beetroot and carrots. Cucumber, zucchini, and tomatoes grown from seed are great too. Have the ground worked up and your favourite compost, etc, dug in well.
Potatoes seed can be sourced now so you can have new potatoes for Christmas. Flower seedsarereadilyavailablenow to plant in trays so you can have a colourful show in summer, such as Livingstone daisy, phlox, scabiosa,
cornflower, and lobelia. Think of even having a fruit tree or two as it’s nice to go out and pickyourownfreshproduce. In the meantime, enjoy your patch of ground and whatever you have in it, and look out for alternative plants as they are funtogrow.
For more information For more information For more information For more information about the club and how about the club and how about the club and how about the club and how you can join, phone you can join, phone can join, phone can join, phone Julie on 03 347 1311 or Julie on 347 1311 Anne on 03 347 8817. Anne on 347 8817.
heart of our region, and it's so sad to see selfish people treatingitthisway."
How to report illegal How to dumping dumping
Ms. Jenkins encourages people to contact Environment Canterbury if they see somethingsuspicious.
"Theratepayershouldnothave to bear the cost of this illegal activity,"shesays.
If you see suspicious activity or rubbish being dumped in a riverbed, please note the details of the vehicle and location, and report it to our Incident Reporting Line on 0800 765 588 or by using the Snap Send Solve app (for Apple or Android) or online reportingtool.
The Waikirikiri/Selwyn riverbed has become a dumping ground for rubbish.
CAN A TENANT END A TENANCY BECAUSE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE?
In a family violence situation, a tenant can give the landlord two days’ notice to withdraw from a tenancy. Is there a form for this? Of course there is. Find it and more at www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00042854.
Can the landlord challenge this? The landlord cannot argue the violence did not occur; however, they can apply to the TenancyTribunalifthetenantowesthemmoney.
Isit a really good ideato penalise allinsundryfor thesake of a few? Violence is never okay, and this law supports survivors of family violence to leave their tenancy quickly without havingtoworryaboutliabilityforongoingrentpayments. Does the leaving tenant have to tell the remaining tenant? Ideally, two days’ notice. But failure to give notice, doesn’t stopthemleaving.
Hold on, isn’t it true that once one tenant gives notice, then the whole tenancy is deemed to have ended. Normally yes, but in a family violence situation, termination of the other flatmate(s)tenancyagreement isnot enforced.Thelogic here, is to not enflame the situation, and remember that the perpetuator might not be the flatmate, it could be someone outsidetheflat.
Is the remaining tenant liable for the whole rent going forward? For 14 days, they need only pay their proportion of the rent. This is intended to give them time to find a replacementflatmate.Kidyounot.
Don’t you just love the way this law is strongly weighted in favour on the person facing violence? Ennobled, or what. In Christchurch, Citizens Advice Bureau have a team of volunteersreadytoo eradviceontenancyissues.
Kitekotahitekakahokawhati,KitekapuiaekoreeWhati. Alonewecanbebroken.Standingtogether,weareinvincible.
CYCLING ACROSS THE UK
In July this year, local lad Graeme Oakley from Halkett, and his son Robin, cycled the length of the United Kingdom (UK) over a three-week period, travelling 1600km and ascending 20,000 meters. The tour was organised by Global Cycling Adventures of Governors Bay and supported by a UK company, Saddle Skedaddle, who provided four cycling guides and two support vans.
Saddle Skedaddle provided morningteaandlunchespicnic style, which the lads say were exceptional with plenty of variety and hot soup on the colddays.
“Some days we stopped for
co ee or lunch at a café. The four guides rotated – two rode and two drove the vans,” says Graeme. “The tour group consisted of 22 riders, including seven couples. Seven riders were on road bikes and fifteen on e-bikes. Most of the cyclists had ridden on many previous tours, so it was really a three-week reunion of hard rides, with a few beers, wines andsorebumsthrownin.”
Most of the riding in England was on bush lined narrow lanes which two cars can only pass at the frequent passing bays. Car drivers have to be goodatreversing.
“Once we were North of Manchester, the country
opened out and we could obtain great views of the landscape. We had two rest days, one in Worcester and the other inPeeblesintheScottish Borders. Peebles is a town of 9,000 residents and was very nice; it had a good feel to it. North of Peebles we were getting into the Highlands and wide-open spaces, and roads with excellent smooth surfaces.”
Graeme adds, “Two of these days we had gradients up to 20%–PortersPassis9%.”
The group moved to di erent accommodation each day exceptforthetworestdays.
“Mostly all the riders stayed at the same hotel, occasionally in two or a few ina B&B. We preordered our evening meals and atetogether exceptfor therest days where we went our own way. The surprise for most of us was Betty Hill, where we stayed for our second to last night. A beautiful seaside village in N.E. Scotland with lovely golden sand beaches. Someofour groupevenbraved thecoldwater.”
The lads’ last day’s ride was across the North of Scotland to John O’Groats, the most Northerly part of mainland Scotland, where “you could see the Orkney Islands 10km acrossthesea”.
Graeme says, “The tour was a great achievement for the 22 cyclists aged from 52 to 83 yearsofage. Anumber ofthem in their seventies. We celebrated with a glass of champagneatthesignpost.”
In the evening the group also helped him celebrate his 83rd birthday.
Robin and Graeme Oakley at John O’Groats after cycling 1600km from Land’s End in the United Kingdom.
PREPARE WELL AND GO FOR GOLD
By Ginny Nelson Mortgage & Nelson Mortgage
With the Olympics now over and New Zealand bathing in the golden light of our amazing athletes, perhaps it is time to take a leaf out of their book.
Prepare, prepare, prepare. If you are thinking it is time to buyyour first homeor useyour equity in your home to buy an investmentproperty,prepare.
Prepare a realistic budget –don’t set yourself up to fail but dopushyourself.
COUNTDOWN ON FOR HEALTHY HOMES COMPLIANCE
By Sharon Layton, By Sharon Layton,
Prepare a timeline that you are goingtobereadyby.
Prepare by researching the market toseewhat isout there within the price range you havesetyourself.
Prepare by talking with land agents, going to open homes and establishing a relationship with an agent that you have a connectionwith.
Prepare by engaging with a mortgage adviser and working outwhatyoucanborrow.
PrepareandgoforGold!
Quinovic Quinovic
By By Quinovic Rolleston. Quinovic Rolleston.
The Healthy Homes Standards, e ective from 1 July 2019, set minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingressanddrainage,anddraughtstoppinginrentalproperties
We are now on the countdown to the final compliance deadline of1July2025whenlandlordsmust ensuretheirpropertiesmeet thesestandardsandcontinuetodoso.
Currently, private rental properties must meet the standards within 120 days of a new or renewed tenancy agreement. This allows landlords to implement the necessary changes as tenancies change. The compliance deadline for your rental propertydependsonthetypeoftenancy.
From 1 July 2025, you no longer have 120 days to comply, and you may only rent out a fully compliant property. The Healthy HomesStandardsapplytoallresidentialrentalproperties.
ABOUT THE HEALTHY HO ABOUT THE HEALTHY HO HOMES STANDARDS MES STANDARDS MES
TheHealthyHomesStandardscoverseveralkeyareas:
Heating: Heating: Heating: Heating: Compliant fixed heating must be capable of maintainingaminimumtemperatureinthemainlivingarea.
Insulation: Properunderfloorandceilinginsulationisrequiredto meetspecificstandards.
Ventilation: Ventilation: Ventilation: Ventilation: Each liveable space must have a window or door that opens to the outside and can be fixed in the open position. Kitchens and bathrooms must also have an extractor fan to removemoisture.
Moisture Ingress and Drainage:
Moisture Ingress and Drainage: A rental property must have e cient drainage, guttering and downpipes for the removal of stormwater, surface water and ground water. Where there is an enclosedsub-floor,agroundmoisturebarrierisrequired.
Draught Stopping: Any unreasonable gaps or openings in walls, ceilings, windows, floors and doors, that cause noticeable draughts,mustbeblocked.
THE IMPACT OF NON THE IMPACT OF NON NON--CO COCO COMPLIANCE MPLIANCE
Landlords who don’t meet their obligations under the Healthy Homes Standards are in breach of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and can be liable for financial penalties of up to $7.200. perinfringement.
THE IMPORTANCE OF RE THE RE RECORD CORDCORD CORD--KEEPING KEEPING KEEPING
Landlords need to keep all records and documents that show how they are complying with the Healthy Homes Standards. These records must be presented upon request, for example, to the Tenancy Tribunal or the Tenancy Compliance and Investigationsteam.
Failure to supply them within 10 working days of a request, withoutareasonablereason,isconsideredanunlawfulact. Please do not hesitate to contact Sharon on 027 35 50359, if you are considering using a property manager as a result of the manyongoingchangesinlegislation.
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Tucked away on a property in Kirwee live John and Trish Crawford. The couple have lived there for 17 years but only recently moved their business, Motorsport Solutions, onsitearound18monthsago.
Motorsport Solutions builds, manufactures parts, and services racing cars, and was originally onsite at Ruapuna Raceway for 32 years until the car club refused to renew the lease.
John says that it was better to build a purpose-built race workshop with both engine dyno and build facilities on their property rather than rent another building and he hasn’t regrettedit.
While John has a background in engineering, it all started when he took up car racing in hisearlytwenties.
the engineering side of their business.
“What was happening,” says John, “was we were teaching people to drive, and then they'd want to buy a car, so we'd end up doing the servicing on those cars and repairs. We're mainly geared for single seaters, both Formula Ford, which is a national/worldwide class, and historic Formula 5000. In fact, we've only just returned from doing two races in the UK. We sent four cars to do the race meetingsthere.”
Motorsport Solutions is contracted by clients to maintain and run racing cars both in New Zealand and overseas. Trish is heavily involvedintheplanning.
aircraft maintenance. John is also a pilot, and a licensed aircraft engineer, has built four aircraft, and even has an airfieldontheproperty.
John’s passion for training young drivers and seeing them move on to become champions is still a big part of his involvement with the racing carindustry.
“It all comes from small beginnings, a lot of the guys that we've been involved with in the past are now Australian supercar drivers or competing in the Indy and other supporting racing leagues in America and/or working on teamsallovertheworld.”
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“I was quite competitive in the junior Formulas here, went to the UK, ended up working, not driving over there, and then when I returned, I met my wife Trish,”saysJohn.
During John’s racing days he clocked up a few accolades including 1984 Formula Ford Champion, seventh placing in the World Champion of Champions Race in 1985 held in the UK, two years driving in NZ Formula Atlantic, and two yearsspent working intheUSA inSuperVandAtlantic.
Back in New Zealand, John and Trishdecidedtosetuparacing driver's school and ran it from the building they built at Ruapuna in 1990. They eventually sold that part of the business and concentrated on
“We take a team of guys to the UK, USA, and Australia as required and look after the logistics – the hotels and all that sort of stu – we take all of that stress away from the client,"saysJohn.
Motorsport Solutions also undertakes repair work for agricultural machinery and
John and Trish Crawford travel the world supporting racing car drivers and their teams.
ROLLESTON COMBINED PROBUS
By Juliette Easterbrook, By Juliette Easterbrook, Publicity O cer. Publicity O cer.
We have had a busy two months in June and July. Our speakers have included Geo Marks and his wife Jude, who whisked us away to the Middle East as they shared their experiences of 15 years working with volunteer organizations such as VSO (Volunteer Services Overseas), OXFAM and others, travelling from Nepal, where they met, through the Middle East to North Korea. Based in the UK with building experience and as a trained engineer, Geo toldus ofhisinvolvement with projects ranging from building new clinics to water purificationandwatersecurity.
In July, we welcomed Verryn Wood from Security Alert, Medical Alarm and Security Specialists, and her colleague, who told us about the
company she works for. Security alarms have been around for 52 years, and they include medical alarms, security alarms and workplace safety. They have come a long way in that time and there are now several di erent personal alarms available to meet one’s individual needs, even ones thatareGPS-based.
Verryn reminded us that looking after our health is an important part of maintaining our independence. Whether you are aware of it or not, we all have a health allowance, and into that comes health professionals of all kinds that weneedtoaccess fromtimeto time and it should include our personalsecurity.
In June, we celebrated with a mid-winter lunch at The Crate and Barrel in Leeston, and in July, several members had an interesting visit to Kilmarnock
Enterprises. Our Probus meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Rolleston Community Centre from 9.45 am until 12 noon from FebruarytoNovember.
We welcome new members We welcome new members new members new members ––contact our president Ann Barber on 027 5885033, Ann Barber on 027 if you are interested in if you are interested in if you are interested in if you are interested in attending a meeting. attending a meeting. attending a meeting. attending a meeting.
NEW LOOK FOR ROLLESTON NEWS
Rolleston News is moving with the times with a new logo and masthead. The latest look is about keeping the business and newspaper fresh and in thecommunity’sminds.
The design is a collaborative e ort between Ruth Jennings from Spotta Design and Malvern and Rolleston News owner Jan Thomas. The initial concept came from Ruth while Jan added the final touches to suit the style she was looking for.
Jan says she was excited to unveil the new look to the community for the business and both newspapers. The previous design has been in placesince2009.
“It’s a fresh and modern look for the newspapers as we continue to o er our community local news and advertising available in the district,”saysJan.
The Rolleston News is delivered monthly and the Malvern News is a well-loved, community newspaper, widely anticipated, read, and enjoyed by all those who receive it
weekly in their letterbox. The newspaper has been in print sincethe1990s.
“We currently deliver 7500 copies to the Malvern district from the Rakaia to the Waimakariri rivers, as far east as West Melton and Burnham and as far west as Arthurs Pass.”
The monthly Rolleston News is delivered to over 9,500 homes and businesses and covers Rolleston, Burnham township and the area of Christchurch RD5, RD7 and RD 8 that links themtogether.
While the look may have
changed, the business continues to o er the same great service and serve as a full-service copy and design centre.
The actual o ce is situated on South Terrace, next to Darfield Bakery. The other available services range from business cards, colour and greyscale photocopying to certificates, invites, laminating, binding, typesetting, booklet printing andmuchmore.
“We handle it all,” says Jan, “whether you need small or largequantities.”
RECYCLING THE MALVERN & ROLLESTON NEWS INTO ART
In partnership with the Malvern Community Arts Centre and Art Week, The Malvern & Rolleston News is excited to invite everyone to unleash their creativity by crafting masterpieces using copies of the Malvern and/or
RollestonNews.
Whether it’s a sculpture, origami, or any other creative project, we can't wait to see what you comeup with!Please note that entries should be no largerthan60cmx60cm.
The $5 entry fee will go
directly to supporting the DarfieldFood&ClothingBank. There are two age categories: Under16yearsand16+years.
If you need extra copies of the paper, you can collect some from the o ce on South Terrace,Darfield.
The creations must be dropped into the Malvern News o ce in Darfield by Monday, October 7. They will go on display at the Recreation Centre during Artweek and prizes will be awarded to the most creative design. The winning entries will then be displayed in the Malvern News o ce for a certain period of time if the artist agrees. Winners must also be available for photos with their prizewinning creations.
Join us in this artistic endeavour and make a di erenceinourcommunity!
Entry forms are available Entry forms are from the Malvern News from Malvern o ce or by emailing o info@malvernnews.co.nz. info@malvernnews.co.nz.
Jan Thomas - Owner/Editor of the Malvern & Rolleston News.
FIFTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED
Rolleston Central Probus recently celebrated the club’s fifth birthday. President Herb Harris says, “It was good to see groups relaxing and talking around the tables in the room and a general overall feeling of friendship amongst our members. Let’s hope many more birthdays will be as enjoyable in the years to come.”
Fellowship, friendship and fun won the morning. A speaker from Community Care came along to inform the group of what they do. The recent outings to Lincoln University and Ravenscar House Museum was enjoyed by those who attended. Coming up is speaker Gill Atkins and her version of Poems by Pam Ayers, atrip to Moffatts Flower business, a trip to Selwyn Hertiage Park. Come along to the Community Centre on the 3rd Tuesday of the month and see what we are about. Contact Herb 033217466 or Denise 0275570515
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Pictured is President Herb Harris and Ambassador Don Hayes
Pictured President and Ambassador Don Hayes cutting the cake. cutting the cake. cutting cutting
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A women is getting lunch ready when the phone rings "This is the middle school calling about your son Johnny. He's been caught telling unbelievable lies."
"I'll say he has," the woman replies, "I don't have a son."
Two old men are sitting in a bar.
One of them looks at the other and says “You look familiar… where you from?”
The second old man replies “Ireland”
The first old man looks astonished and says ” No way I’m from Ireland myself, what a small world!”
The second old man then looks at the first “What city?”
The first old man says “Dublin?”
The second old man looks astonished
“No way I’m from Dublin myself! What a small world.”
The first man looks at the second old man
“What school you go to?”
The second old man replies
“Saint Mary’s class of 89”
The first old man is absolutely ba ed ” NO WAY Saint Mary’s class of 89 myself! What a small world!”
At this point, another man comes into the bar and says to the bartender
“Hey, Joe! Anything interesting going on?”
The bartender says
“Not really… but the Murphy twins are drunk again.”
The father of three called a motel and asked how much they charged for a room. The clerk told him that the rates depended on room size and number of people.
"Do you take children?" the father asked. "No, sir," replied the clerk. "We only take cash and credit cards."
