A POPULAR SPORT
The Christchurch Skating Club is based at the Selwyn Sports Stadium Rolleston for recreational skaters and skaters who wish to pursue speed skating as a sport. The Club currently o ers fun and skill sessions on most Sundays from 3.30pm – 4.30pm as a starting point. There is a small charge to cover stadium costs, andthereisarangeexcellentequipmentavailableforuse
The Club has several coaches and o cials who can teach and guide skaters on their journey. Mark MacDonald, who over the years has himself been a New Zealand representative skater numerous times, still competes in the Masters division and is always keen to pass on skills for training. For advanced skaters wishing to compete the Club o ers extra sessions per week to teachandhelp themtoprogress.Asanindividualsport thissuits manyfamiliesandtheirchildren.
Spokesperson Barbara Colville says, “We are very fortunate to have local support in terms of venues available for us to use for extra training, which keeps costs down as we want to ensure that children have the best operativities. Like lots of sports it is veryrewardingtoseechildrenimprovetheirskillsandability.”
Christchurch Skating Club is part of the New Zealand Federation of Roller Sports, and the club hosts a variety of events and championships throughout the year covering all levels of ability within the sport, where skaters can compete for enjoyment, racingandimprovingtheirskills.
“Recently our skaters competed at an Open Day Competition heldat Pioneer StadiumonOctober 5.Thiswasattendedbyfour
other South Island clubs and our skaters had a successful and funday.”
The main competition season is from October to April each year as racing is also on outdoor tracks. While the sessions at Selwyn Sports are not held over the school holidays, the Club’s competitiveskaterscontinueatothervenues.
If you would like to know more information about the Club, contact Barbara Colville on 021 330 688 and visit their Facebookpage,ChristchurchAmateurRollerSkatingClub.
Eitan Lim with his sister Elisheva. Eitan won placements in the Beginners Boys events at the Southern Open Speed Skating Championship at Pioneer Stadium in October.
ROLLESTON AND DISTRICTS LIONS
By Val Knowles. By Val Knowles. Val Knowles. Val Knowles.
The Lions year starts after the changeover in July, so over the lasttwomeetingswehavehad excellentspeakers.
In August, we had Mark Wilson speaking about N.Z. Hikes. It was interesting to hear about back country places most people will never go to unless you are happy to hike and camp out in the wilderness in allweathers.
In September, we had Steven
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Moe – a writer, a lawyer, a podcaster, and a father. He wrote a book called The Apple Tree – a deep and meaningful simple story about an apple tree on the bank of a gentle flowingstream.
Our projects have been delivering yellow page phone books, which was reduced this year.
Coming up this Sunday is the House and Garden event, where six of our ladies have
o ered to cater for lunchtime food; this will be huge as 750 tickets have been sold. Thankfully we are not the only foodoutlet.
No doubt the most exciting event this year is the Rolleston Santa Parade on Sunday, December 1. There will be 70 floats, 100 stalls, and 10 performing groups. It will be an event for the whole district andshouldnotbemissed.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Listen out for the toots and brightly coloured collectors from 6pm onwards on Wednesday, November 27 around Rolleston and help replenishthelocalfoodbanks.
WEST MELTON CHRISTMA WEST MELTON CHRISTMAS S S MARKET MARKET MARKET MARKET
Come and see the amazing stall holders at the Christmas Market on Sunday, December 1. There are over 100 stall holders, with plenty of things for everyone. Come and do your Christmas shopping and support local. They would love toseeyouthere.
CHRISTMAS BRICKSIBIT CHRISTMAS BRICKSIBITION IONION
Enjoy exciting French and Christmas inspired displays made from LEGO®* bricks on Saturday, December 7 at Rolleston College Auditorium from 9am to 4pm. Santa will
be there, as well as food stalls, market stalls, kids play area, ra es, a bake sale and even face painting. There are over 25 Lego exhibits featuring a winter village diorama display with working train and carousel and fully lit up; a model of the Ei el Tower, Bricklink Parisian St scene and a wooden tiered stand with Christmas Lego sets and a motorised train on four levels, which is lit up with Christmas lights; plus, a small Christmas treewithallLego ornaments,a Santa mosaic, and various smallerLegoChristmassets.
ROLLESTON CHRISTMAS ROLLESTON CHRISTMAS ROLLESTON CHRISTMAS ROLLESTON CHRISTMAS PARADE
The inaugural Rolleston Christmas Parade is on December 1, 2024, starting at 11am from behind Te Ara Atea (Rolleston Library). Bring a picnic; enjoy cultural
performances, a market and lookoutforSantaat2pm.
MEN MEN’ ’’ ’S HEALTH NIGHT S HEALTH NIGHT S
A men’s health hui is taking place at Lincoln Events Centre on November 27 at 7.15pm to 9.45pm.
Come along for a men's health event in Movember, where expertspeakerswilldiscuss:
• Men'smentalhealthand wellbeing
• Innovationincolorectal (bowel)cancerresearch
• Thenutsandboltsofmen's health
• Physiotherapythroughthe cancerjourney
• Cancer,cannutritionmake adi erence
The event is free to register but book now to avoid missing out, so organisers know how many are coming along on the night. Please register via phone:021915605.
LEESTON PARADE
Join the Ellesmere Promotions Trust on Friday, December 6 for a fun-filled evening at the annual Leeston Santa Parade! Starting from 5pm, there’s free children’s entertainment, craft stalls, and delicious food vendors – so everyone can enjoy the magic without missingout!
Timetable: Timetable: Timetable: Timetable:
5:00pm:Funbegins! Food,stallsandfree entertainment!
5:30pm:LeestonPhysio SantaDash(HighSt)
6:30pm:SantaParade (HighSt)
7:30pm:FreePrizeDraw (AndersonSquare)
8:00pm:MovieinthePark (AndersonSquare)–a familyfavouriteunderthe stars!
Food vendors will be located around the monument and Anderson Square, while craft stalls will be at Anderson
Square and children's entertainment at the Anglican Church.
Make sure to stay for the free Movie in the Park and enjoy a wonderful evening with family andfriends.
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This is an outside event so please bring a collapsable seat or picnic blanket, as well as Cantabrian summer clothes (warm/hot).
FASHION WITH CONSCIENCE
DejaVu Boutique, a preloved clothingshop,openeditsdoors to the public on October 19. Owned and operated by Sarah Mattingley, the shop reflects her commitment to the environment and the local community.
She says opening the shop was a milestone and was born from her passion for sustainable fashion.
“By running the business from our home, my aim was to create a warm, welcoming space where people can rediscover the charm of preloved treasures,” says Sarah. “My love for preloved clothing started as a personal interest, but over time, I realized how powerful secondhand fashion could be in reducing waste while keeping style a ordable and unique,”
Originally from the UK but happily settled in New Zealand
for the past 18 years with her husband and two children, aged 14 and 18, Sarah runs DejaVu Boutique from a lifestyle block just outside Rolleston.
She says, “Sustainability matters more than ever, and I’m excited to contribute in my small way, proving that chic and conscious can go hand in hand. I’d love to invite you to visit DejaVu at 152 Bellam Road,Rollestonandjoinmeon this journey of giving clothing asecondlife.”
“Let’s make a di erence, one
DejaVu’s Owner and operator, Sarah Mattingley.
outfitatatime.”
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CHILDREN AT THE HEART OF AKO ROLLESTON
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Children are at the heart of what wedoandarevaluedand empowered to lead their
learningjourneyandtheirpace andthroughtheirinterests.
Getting out and about allows us to extend our learning environment beyond the preschool and enables children to experience a robust placebasedcurriculum.
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COMPETITION HOTLY CONTESTED
Once again, the Rolleston Residents biennial garden competition was hotly contested this year with just over30gardensentered.
The categories included commercial gardens, school gardens,largetosmallgardens andediblegardens.
Rolleston residents take pride in their properties and the judges commented that it was not an easy task to sort out a winnerforeachcategory.
A presentation night for all entrants was held at Te Ara Atea on November 11 and the president of the garden competition, Brenda Dunlop, congratulated all the winners and thanked everyone who entered.
Shesaid onthenight,“Without the entries there wouldn’t be a garden competition, and it
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takes a lot of hard work to get your gardenslookingtheir best forthejudges.”
Selwyn District Councillor Phil Dean presented the winners withtheircupsandprizes.
This year’s supreme winner was Bryan and Sue Wilson, who also won the ‘large garden’ category. They were presented with a silver cup, a keepsake, and a large hamper of goodies sponsored by Ben Nicoll of Cartwright and Associates.
Clearview Primary School, winner of the school category, waspresentedwithaprizeand a silver cup sponsored by Brendan She ord of Ray White RealEstate.
“A big thankyou to all the sponsors who helped make this event possible,” said
Brenda. “The next garden competition will be held in 2026 and the way Rolleston is growing there should be a lot moreentries.”
Garden Competition Winners Competition Winners
Supreme: Supreme: Supreme: Supreme: Bryan and Sue Wilson Small garden: garden: 1st Eunice Edgcombe, 2nd Karen Andrews
Large garden: garden: 1st Bryan and Sue Wilson, 2nd David and Marilyn Cable Garden up to three years old: Garden up to three years old: to three old: to three old: 1st Marie Walker, 2nd Tricia Du
Commercial garden: Commercial 1st The Boulevard Lifestyle Village, 2nd Woodcroft Estate
School: Clearview Primary School
Viewed from the street: Viewed from the street: from street: from street: 1st Lynda Hine 2nd Andrew and Mary Nash
Hidden behind the fence: Hidden behind the fence: Hidden behind fence: Hidden behind fence: Christine and Peter Thorne
Vegetable garden: garden: 1st Vicki Willard, 2nd Selene Ta.n
HELPING ETHNIC WOMEN
& CHILDREN
In the heart of New Zealand, a beacon of compassion shines brightly, known as The Women's Helping Hand Trust NZ. Born from the crucible of the pandemic, this registered charity emerged with a noble mission: to rescue ethnic communities from the clutches of isolation. What began as a humble endeavour has now blossomed into a tapestry of well-being, development, and celebration that enraptures all whopartake. With unwavering dedication, The Women's Helping Hand Trust NZ orchestrates a symphony of activities and events that cradle the souls of ethnic women and children within their communities. In a world where solitude had once
cast its shadow, this Trust now ensures that no one stands alone.
Children, too, can find their sanctuary here, with Bhangra classes echoing through the towns of Rolleston and Christchurch.
The trust doesn't stop at wellbeing and development; it is a curator of culture and celebration. In a harmonious blend of traditions, it marks the passage of time with festivities like Mother's Day, Diwali, Christmas Hui, Lohri, International Women's Day, and Vaisakhi, each celebration a symphony of diversity and togetherness.
Rolleston Residents Garden Competition supreme winners Bryan and Sue Wilson in their winning garden. Photo supplied.
RIFLE CLUB CENTENNIAL
The West Melton Miniature Rifle Club (WMMRC) recently celebrated 100 years with a meal and presentation of trophies at the Two Fat Possums in West Melton. President Barry Hill welcomed the attendees, which included the president of Target Shooting New Zealand, Shirley Herridge,pluspast andpresent shooters.
Challenges overcome Challenges overcome
A meeting to discuss the formation of a rifle club was held on April 4,1924 in the West Melton School; Mr W. H. Oakley occupied the chair. A second meeting was held on April 7 to formulate a programme and to discuss the butts for the range, which was tobealongsidetheCommunity Hall. By the second week in May, the range was opened. They did not mess around with consentsetc.inthosedays.
Rifle shooting was popular at this time and many ranges were in operation in the Selwyn district as we know it
today. Rifle shooting was an important part of the community. The WMMRC held a ball or dance every year up until 1959. Numerous card eveningswereheldaswell.
On May 25 in1935, disaster struckandtheriflerangealong with the community hall burnt to the ground. This was a big setback for the district to lose its hall, the range and the rifles. At a meeting on March 22, 1937, it was decided to cobble a range through four conjoined sheds on Mr W. H. Oakley’s property at Halkett.
Thefirst shot onthenewrange wasfiredonApril26,1937.
Over the 100 years, the West Melton club has had a range in Halkett for 90 years at two di erent venues. The current range on the Halkett Rd was purpose built in 1952. There have been two attempts over the years to change the name, buttheynevergotthenod.
Club successes Club
Members of the West Melton Miniature Rifle Club have been
successful over the years. The first being a team of five shooters who won the Christchurch Association team shoot for four years in 1920s. Members have represented the South Island and New Zealand on many occasions. The most notable being three members who won the pinnacle of shooting – the Ballinger Belt atTrentham.
Barry Hill noted in the Club’s booklet that members over the years have met challenges created by fire, rebuilding, repairing and overcome unnecessary legislation, to remainavaluedmemberofthe West Melton sporting community.
The Club o ers friendly and valuable advice to anyone wishing to learn about firearm safety and target shooting. It operates from April until September, currently on a Tuesday evening. For further information contact, Graeme Oakley on 03 318 1742 or BarryHillon0211958448.
Celebrating 100 years with the West Melton Miniature Rifle Club is, from left, Graeme Oakleyoldest member, Rodger Hughes – longest serving member, Barry Hill – president and Shirley Herridge – T.S.NZ president.
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ROLLESTON CENTRAL PROBUS
By Jill Webb By Jill Webb
Probus has celebrated its 50th birthday this year, and some of our members attended a gathering in Christchurch with other Probus groups. Helen, our photographer, also attended an event at Government House to enjoy a high tea in honour of the celebration. The organisation is doing the right thing for retirees.
Our group has enjoyed a great year with a variety of outings, speakers, and lunches with manynewfolksjoiningus,who we have welcomed and hope they keep enjoying our company and making new
friends.
Recently, we had two students fromCanterburyUniversitytalk about their project of developing a machine small enough to go in ambulances beside beds to detect which type of heart attack has happened. A lot didn't know there were two types – 1 and 2, however there was bit of a problem understanding the technicalterms.
We had a trip to Rusty Acre in Manderville to check out the many di erent metal sculptures, with lunch afterwards.
The Out and About group had a great morning competing in
a Mini Golf tournament, many got the holes with little shots whileothersmadearight mess ofthescoresheet.
We have enjoyed lunches at Pedal Pushers and Little Vietnam and the last thing for us this year is Xmas Lunch, which always goes down well andwillbeatLarcombs.
We wish all our members and community a great Christmas and all the best for the New Year and look forward to you joiningusinFebruary.
For more information, call For more information, call call call Herb on 03 321 7466 or Herb 03 321 7466 Denise on 027 557 0515. Denise on 027 557
CHRISTMAS AT THE MEN’S SHED
By Sandy Ferguson. By Sandy Ferguson.
As it is getting near Christmas, the Rolleston Men's Shed has madeaherdofreindeer forthe Cancer Society using the CNC router to cut them from sheets of MDF. The pieces are slotted togethertomakea3Dmodel. Because it is that time of year, more rose trellises have been madeforsale.
The CNC router has also been used to make a map of the world, cutting the land from a thin layer of cork which is glued to a sheet of wood painted blue. It can be fastened to a wall as a picture
and pins added to show where theownershavetravelledto.
The woodworkers are always refurbishing or making chairs andtables.
Engineering have been welding barrels for use as planter boxes and a couple of garden ornaments made from pieces of tools such as clippers and trowels with odd bits of metaladded.
A good yarn and the morning cuppa are still important items forSheds.
The Shed is open Saturday, The Shed is open Saturday, The Shed is open Saturday, The Shed is open Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, Monday and Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday, from 9am until midday. from 9am
ROLLESTON COMBINED PROBUS
By Juliette Easterbrook, By Juliette Easterbrook, Publicity O cer. Publicity O cer.
OurspeakerforOctoberwasDr Errol Wood talking to us about the NZ Wool Industry, Past, Present and Future. He spoke about his early experience as a physics and maths teacher before entering the field of Wool Research at Lincoln University. We learnt about the rise of the wool industry in NZ from its peak in the 1980s when we had had over 70 million sheep, to the present day when there are now 20 million sheep. New Zealand is still one of the leading countries in wool production and there are many entrepreneurs who are developing new ways of
utilising the strong wools we produce. A very interesting speaker.
Our outing for October was to Cedar Park Gardens in Lowes Road in Rolleston. These gardens have been developed over the last 20 years and are just stunning. The owners supplied us with a lovely lunch and had asparagus, jams and chutneys from the produce they grow for sale. A lovely haven.
We have had our last meeting for the year where author GavinBishopspoketousabout his life and the books that he writes. Later in the month our outing is a visit to the Kate Sheppard House in Fendalton, and we will finish the year
with a Christmas dinner at the Chateau.
I would like to take the opportunitytowishallofyou a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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, and you are welcome to come as a visitor three times with no pressuretojoin.
For more information, For more information, For more information, For more information, contact Ann Barber on contact
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By Jill Webb, Rolleston By Jill Webb, Rolleston Jill Webb, Rolleston Jill Webb, Rolleston Garden Club Garden Club
The wonderful year, with its very changeable weather pattern, spent in our garden is just about over. Hopefully, any knowledge gained this year will help improve the garden nextyear.
Now we should be starting to reap benefits of our hard work and getting to eat spring veg, and the summer ones are showingpromise.Keepupwith the watering as those pesky winds dry things out quickly. There are plenty of things that still can be sown, such as carrots, beans, corn, and radish to enjoy on those lovely summer/autumndays.
If you have tomatoes, make sure to nip out the laterals so the plant can produce more fruit,andkeepthemfed.
Flowersareshowingquiteabit of colour now – peonies, roses and, if you planted some perennials, they will be flowering, but of course there isstilltimetoplantcornflower,
larkspurandpoppies.
The club has had some good outings, one to a wonderful cottage garden in Springston, where we really went to see the magnificent display of iris and some ordered tubers for next season. We were told to use Kiwi Rose spray for those nastyaphids.
We visited a West Melton herb garden, with a great selection to see, and some I had never heard of the many uses of these plants. The whole garden was amazing and is still work in progress. We
finished the outing with lunch orco eeatTwoFatPossums.
In December, we are o to Thirsty Acres for the annual Xmaslunch,andthatisthelast event, until next year with a possible trip to Ashburton in February.
We wish all those folk out there that garden or admire them a great Xmas and all the bestfortheNewYear.
For more information, For more information, contact Julie on 03 347 1311 contact Julie on 03 347 1311 contact Julie on 347 1311 contact Julie on 347 1311 or Anne on Anne 03 347 8817. 03 347 8817.
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STOP MEANS STOP
Several recent crashes and near misses at the intersection of Aylesbury and Wards Road, as well as similar incidents around Selwyn, are a stark reminder that too many drivers still ignore obvious stop signs.
The Selwyn District Council has upgraded the signage at several high-risk intersections, including this five-point
intersection near Burnham, but the recent crashes demonstrate that some drivers are still not paying attention, says Head of Operational DeliveryGarethMorgan. “Most crash investigations and intersection observations show approaching drivers typically slow down but fail to stop. Or they stop, but fail to check the wayisclear,”saysMorgan.
Selwyn has many rural intersections where the approaches have an 80 or 100kmh speed limit, so any mistake can quickly turn deadly, or cause significant injuries.
THINKING OF RENTING?
QuinovicRollestonsharesparttwo ofatwo-partseriestohelpyoumakeinformeddecisions.
Planningfor,andbudgetingfor costs associated with renting a property means you are one step closer to securing a home that suits your budget, and you are less likely to be surprised by unexpected costs after you have signed the tenancy agreement. The following needs to be included in your
budget when starting a new tenancy. See last month’s issue forpartoneofthisseries.
Careless or intentional Careless intentional damage damage- Accidentshappen.If you, or any visitor or occupant at your rental property causes any damage, this may be able to be charged to you by the landlord. Careless damage would only be payable up to the lower amount of a landlord's insurance excess or four week’s rent, although if proven to be intentional, the whole cost may be payable to thelandlord.
Insurance Insurance- Property owners usually have insurance that covers their rental property; however, this does not include your personal belongings that you bring to the property. You should have insurance to cover the replacement value of your personal belongings, this would normally include personal liability insurance to protect you in certain situations.
Utilities
Utilities
There will be utilities to pay when you rent a property. These are the ongoing costs of living in the house. Common utilities that you have to pay for (unless included in your leaseagreement)are:
Power and/or gas Power and/or gas gas gas – If gas is provided to the house by large gas bottles the landlord pays for the cylinder rental, and tenants will need to pay to fill them and are required leave them full at the end of the tenancy.
Water Water – If the water supplier chargesforwaterusageaswell as a fixed amount for water connection, tenants are responsible for paying those volumetric usage charges. (A water account can’t be in your name. The landlord pays the account,andtenantsreimburse them for water usage and wastewaterdischarge).
Other things to consider are internet, landline and paid TV services.
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?
By Ginny Nelson By Ginny Nelson By Ginny By Ginny
The adage of ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’ is very true whenitcomestomortgages. How much is it going to cost to own a home? Mortgage repayments, insurance, rates andalittleextrafortherepairs andmaintenance. Do a budget and work out if it is a feasible option for you and you are not setting yourself up tofail.
With interest rates coming down, don’t be sucked into
thinkingthat iswheretheywill stay. Alwaysallowfor ahigher rate and pay your mortgage o as if it is. An extra $20 per monthmaynotsoundlikealot but on a $300k mortgage it couldsaveyouover$50,000in interest and reduce your loan byfouryears!
And, if you have planned it all, there is no time like the present to jump into the housingmarket.
Don’t be fooled by the media commentary that house prices
are dropping, because overall things seem to have remained fairly static. There will always be bargains to be had if you are in the right place at the right time, so get a preapproval on your finance so you know you can put in a solid o er if an opportunity presentsitself. 2024 is nearly done and dusted so if it was your plan to buy a home this year you are runningoutoftime!
With just a month to go on the parliamentary calendar, I feel proud of the progress we’ve made in government. From removing outdated policies to launchingnewinitiatives,these changes are already making a positive impact across Selwyn. With more improvements on the horizon for next year, there’salottolookforwardto.
Last week I was thrilled to have launched the gender pay calculator, a crucial tool for tackling pay inequity and improving the economic empowerment of women – a top priority for me as Minister for Women. Right now, women inNewZealandstillearnabout 8.2 per cent less than men, a number that hasn’t shifted much since 2017. This toolkit, developed in partnership with organisations like Spark, ANZ, and the NZ Law Society, includes a pay gap calculation method, as well as guides for businesses to help them drive their gap down. It’s not about pointing fingers though, but rather, about understanding
where they stand and making positive changes. This is just the start, and we’ll keep working alongside businesses to address both gender and ethnic pay gaps. I encourage every Kiwibusinesstogive ita go – it’s a solid step towards creating fairer workplaces for everyone.
Supporting Selwyn’s biggest industries has also been a focus for the Government lately. We’ve secured new supply agreements with China that are expected to boost our exports in beef, lamb, dairy, and fruit. We’ve also announced a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, which will benefit our horticultural exporters by removing tariffs on 99% of our exports. These agreements highlight the diversity of New Zealand products and Kiwi expertise, with a projected $340 million boost to our economy and new job opportunities in our community.
I'm always keen to showcase
Selwyn'svalueandpotential to my ministerial colleagues to ensure the support we get is impactfulandmeetsourneeds.
Earlier in the month, we had Hon. Simeon Brown visit the district. I showed him our recent growth and the critical pressure points we're facing in infrastructure, particularly roading. He heard directly from the community at a public meetingandsharedupdateson our government’s work to strengthen transport networks, push forward sustainable energy solutions, and ensure local councils prioritise spendingonessentialservices.
Over the next month, I’m looking forward to celebrating with our community. Keep an eyeoutformeattheChristmas parades in Lincoln, Rolleston, and Leeston – I’d love to see youthere!
As always, my office is open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to stop by – we’re here to help.
CAB SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Citizens Advice Bureau is here for every person and any question on any issue. CAB embraces people from all walks of life. CAB is on the lookout for fresh faces to join their team in Christchurch nextFebruary.Areyou:
• Keen to meet new people?
• Ready to spread good advice?
• A lover of a good challenge?
• Aware of the value of human interaction?
• Wanting to give back to your community?
• Searching for a sense of purpose after retirement or redundancy?
• Disinclined to take on physical volunteer work, but rather wish to stay active and re-purpose your skills?
• One of those shoulder tapped by a friend who said, ‘Hey, you’d be great at that?’
• Willing to help people to make informed decisions about their lives and connect them to local community-based resources?
• Worried about the waves of need and misinformation
washing across the motu, and want to help people weather them?
• Prepared to do one shift each week, generally 2-3 hours and commit to initial training and ongoing learning?
• A knowledge sponge? Or not so good at remembering stuff, but like to look up the most up-todate information?
• Interested in listening to people’s stories, then finding options for them, so they are empowered to do something about their situation
• Fond of the game of 1000 question? And like not knowing what the next question will be?
Add your own examples…
Hail to you if you answered, “yes” to any of these questions. CAB might be your calling. Take your time to mull it over, and when you're ready, reach out to the Christchurch manager on manager.cabchch@gmail.com or0212460940.
Ci zens Advice Bureau now hold free monthly clinics at Te Ara Atea.
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As we enter this busy time of year, it’s inspiring to look back on our district’s progress and look ahead to the new projects that will shape Selwyn's future.
Our Council recently took a significant step of advancing the concept of a councilcontrolled organisation (CCO) to manage our district’s water services. This move aligns with theCentralGovernment'sLocal Water Done Well legislation, which aims to ensure future-focused, financially sustainable, and secure water services. A Selwyn-owned CCO would allow us to access new financing options to keep water charges affordable while maintaining compliance with environmental and water quality standards. I want to emphasize that this model will remain community-owned –protecting against any potential for future privatisation. Early next year, we’ll consult with residents to ensure the voice of the community is central to the charter and constitution of the WaterCompany.
We have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with KiwiRail to help align our rail infrastructure withSelwyn’sbig-picturegoals for the future. With new lowemission locomotives on the way, KiwiRail’s commitment will boost connectivity and support growth across the district. Around 30 trains already pass through Selwyn each day, and we’re also looking into creating a dedicated freight hub in Rolleston to make moving goods easier, reduce road traffic, and support sustainable development. It’s also been a season of communitycelebration,with
events like the 13th Hororata Highland Games, which drew thousands of visitors and hundreds of competitors. This festival brings people from all over the region to enjoy a day of family friendly fun. A big thanks to the organisers of this event. Also, thanks to our Selwyn Road Patrollers, who enjoyed a well-deserved pool party at the Aquatic Centre, I enjoyed manning the BBQ to feed over 160 patrollers from 14schools.
As we appreciate the longer days and warmer weather, I trust you are enjoying some extra time in the garden or timewithfriendsintheleadup totheholidayseason.
BREAD BAKER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Sadat Ali Rahimi of Coupland’s Christchurch has been named NZ Association of Bakers Bread Baker of the Year. Delmari Janse van Rensburg of New World Rolleston was named second in the competition and was awarded Young Bread BakeroftheYear.
Both winners have won a grant of up to $15,000 to use for research on a bakery related subject. Delmari has also been nominated to represent New Zealand at the LA Judge Award inAustraliainMay2025.
Delmari didn’t set out to be a baker, in fact she started a degree in Marketing but once she discovered baking, her passion for a career in the industry grew. Originally from South Africa, for the last four years, Delmari has worked in the bakery department at New World Rolleston. In July of this year, Delmari completed her
New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking Level 4. Within her role at New World, Delmari is involved in all stages of the baking process and enjoys the personal satisfaction of seeing the products she has created ontheshelf.
The Competition is open to nearly or newly qualified bread bakeryapprentices.
Competitors were required to present a speciality bread and describe their product development process and how they would market their product. Entrants also completed a 90-minute theory ofbakingtechnology examand afive-hourpracticalsession.
The Bread Baker of the Year Competition is sponsored by theNewZealandAssociationof Bakers and is designed to promote excellence in people emergingfromtheirtraining.
Mayor Sam Broughton, with his daughter Elliot, run the BBQ at a pool party to thank over 160 Selwyn Road Patrollers.
Photo: Kathryn Taylor Photography
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As Jenna waits in line at the grocery store, she can't help but overhear the conversation of the lady in front of her.
"Don't forget to say thank you, and to sit up straight, use your napkin, and please, for the love of God close your mouth when you chew!"
The lady happens to make eye contact with Jenna.
Jenna says, "Kids, huh?"
The lady rolls her eyes, shakes her head, and mouths the word, "Husband."
