PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMME BRINGS SMILES AND ADVENTURES
The Inside Stories photography workshops have been a hit with Te Rōhutu Whio and Waitaha Schools in Rolleston. Students have learned new camera skills and how to tell stories with photos, and Waitaha School students have already had their turn taking photos to be included in a communityexhibitioninMay.
Waitaha School Principal, Maureen Allan is looking forwardtoseeingtheresultsof their student’s work, and says, “Our Community Hub students have seized the moment with theircamerasandareintenton capturing the world through their eyes. The excitement is high and, as we know, our young people rise to a great challengewithhugesuccess.”
It is an opportunity for students from Te Rōhutu Whio to ‘free-roam’ around their community with cameras –taking photos of the landscapes, buildings, and
nature. "It's been amazing to see a growing enthusiasm in the ākonga to tell their stories throughalens"saysKaiakoJoe Daly. “Most of the children taking part are new to photographyandcameras.”
The Inside Stories programme isawayfor themto showtheir individuality and creativity with a camera that is not attached to a phone. As Kate
Morgan, Kaihautū /Principal of Te Rōhutu Whio says: “It’s an amazing opportunity with tamariki keen to be art makers for themselves and those after them.”
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Waitaha School students holding their cameras with programme facilitator Heather Milne.
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YOUTH WEEK YOUTH WEEK YOUTH YOUTH
’25 ’25 ’25 ’25 CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL
Selwyn Youth is celebrating the incredible young people in Selwyn with an epic YOUTH WEEK CARNIVAL on May 24 from 12pm to pm at the Rolleston Town Centre. Youth are invited to take part in the day with free food and drinks, marketstalls,liveperformance,
games and activities, and so much more. Bring your friends, spread the word, and come be partofthefun.
ADVENTURES IN PAREN ADVENTURES IN PAREN PARENTT-TLAND WITH NIGEL LATTA LAND NIGEL LATTA
This showcase event kickstarts Selwyn Parenting Week. The evening with one of Aotearoa’s most well-known and straighttalking psychologists, Nigel Latta, is on Monday, May 12, 7pm at the Lincoln Events Centre. Nigel will provide a load of evidence-based tools and tips to make the journey less bumpy. Just because the issues are complex doesn’t mean the solutions have to be. In fact, the stuff that really mattersissurprisinglysimple… so there’s plenty of good news to be had. Visit Humanitix to booktickets.
SOUTHERN MOTORWAY SOUTHERN MOTORWAY SPEED INCREASE SPEED INCREASE SPEED SPEED
Earlier this month Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Minister James Meager announced the speed on the Christchurch Southern Motorway would increase from 100km/h to 110km/h. The speed change took effect from SundayApril13,2025.
The decision came about after 3,975 submissions were received in total with 3,485 ofthesefromtheChristchurch/ Selwyn area. This included six submissions from organisations. Most of the
submissions received (68%) support the proposed speed limit increase, with 66% strongly supporting, and 1% didn’tknow.
Other speed increases included SH75 Halswell to Tai Tapu increased to 100km/h and SH75TaiTaputoLittleRiver increasedto100km/h.
PREDATOR FREE FUND PREDATOR FREE FUND PREDATOR FREE PREDATOR FREE
Applications for the Predator Free 2025 Fund are now open! The fund's purpose is to support the restoration and protection of Waikirikiri Selwyn’s indigenous biodiversity (plants and wildlife) through the elimination of introduced predator animals. Applications close on 30 May 2025. For more details on eligibility and how to apply visit: selwyn.govt.nz/.../ predator-free-2050-fund.
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Battle of the Bands, which was due to take place on April 12 at the Rolleston Community Centre, was cancelled due to lowregistrationnumbers.
SUPER WEEKEND SUPER WEEKEND SUPER SUPER
Progress was made earlier this month at the Levi Road intersection with construction crews working day and night over a weekend to install new traffic lights. The ‘Super Weekend’ catapulted the project forward by nearly a month and isclosetocompletion.
SELWYN STARS TALENT SEARCH
Can you sing, dance or play an instrument? Selwyn District Council is searching for the next Selwyn Star that will get audiences singing and dancing in theirseats!
Heats will take place on Friday, May 9, 6–8pm at the Rolleston CommunityCentre,FridayMay16, 6–8pm at the Lincoln Event Centre and Friday, May 23, 6–8pm, Darfield Recreation and Community Centre. It costs $5 to enter with age groups ranging
from 5 to 13 years and 14 to 18 years;heatsarefreetowatch. Thefinaleventwilltakeplaceon Saturday, May 31, 6-8pm at the RollestonCommunityCentre.
COUNCIL AND AGE CONCERN LAUNCH OLDER PERSONS HUB
The Selwyn District Council and Age Concern Canterbury opened the doors of the new Older PersonsHub inRolleston recently to o er a variety of services to the district’s older generations.
The former library space at the Rolleston Community Centre had already been used as a Youth Hub by Selwyn’s youth, but on weekday mornings it will now also be used to supportolderpeople.
The Older Persons Hub was launched at the inaugural Volunteer Expo, which highlighted the incredible impact volunteer roles can have on the district, including our youth and ageing population.
“We are very proud and grateful that Age Concern Canterbury has stepped into this opportunity to create an Older Persons Hub which is a wonderful and tangible result from the Te Paepae Ageing Well strategy the Council adopted last year,” says Denise Kidd, Executive Director Community Facilities and
Services.
“Community feedback showed a strong need for better support and services for the older generations to make Waikirikiri Selwyn District a greatplaceforthemtoage.”
Kidd points out that the Council has also adopted Pika Amokura Youth Strategy to cater for the younger generation.
“Selwyn is growing fast which requires more support and services for young and old, as well as places to meet. We hope that the Rolleston Community Centre will become that place for older persons in the mornings and
younger people in the afternoons,”saysKidd.
The Older Persons Hub will be run by Age Concern Canterbury and be open from 9am-noon eachweekday.
Charlie Hudson from Age Concern Canterbury says the hub will be a place for ageing residents to learn about the available services, ask for support or just come in for a cupoftea.
“People might be surprised about the long list of services we o er, from community health and home visits to elder abuse support, social outings and a variety of courses,” says Charlie.
HELP! HEATING COSTS HAVE SKYROCKETED
If you're struggling to pay your power bill, there is support available. Energy companies have an obligation to assist medically dependent or vulnerable customers who are having difficulty keeping up with payments. You can find more information at cab.org.nz/article/ KB00000160.
Low-income homeowners may beeligiblefor theWarmerKiwi Homes subsidy, which helps with insulation and efficient heating systems. Some banks also offer top-up loans or subsidies to help make homes moreenergyefficient.
The Winter Energy Payment returns from 1 May to 1 October. If you receive a Work and Income benefit, including NZ Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension, you'll
automatically receive this payment—$20.46 per week if you're single, or $31.82 per week if you're part of a couple orhavedependents.
People who live overseas or receive an equivalent overseas pension, as well as those getting Residential Care or Support Subsidies, are not eligible. If you’re travelling, the Winter Energy Payment
continues for up to 28 days— longer absences must be reportedviaMyMSD.
To find out what other payments you may be entitled to, visit check.msd.govt.nz. If you need further assistance, you cancontactCitizensAdvice Bureau at 0800 367 222. They’re here to help you understand your rights and accessthesupportyouneed.
Age Concern Canterbury Chief Executive Greta Bond welcomes the visitors to the Volunteer Expo in Rolleston. Photo credit: Kathryn Taylor.
SELWYN ALLIANCE ANGLERS CLUB
ROLLESTON FLORAL ART INTEREST GROUP
By Brendan Topp. By Brendan Topp.
By Brendan Topp.
By Brendan Topp.
Next month's meeting on Wednesday, May 7 is a Q&A session with a special guest speaker so come along and see who it is. Also, we will have a club trip to Twizel in May,plusourwinterflytyingstartsinMayandwillbeheld onaSundaytwiceamonththroughtoAugust.
By Carol Rains Rains .. Members of Rolleston Floral
Art Interest group met early April. The workshop project wastomakeanEasternest. Muhlenbeckia and netting was supplied so everyone had fun making a base then tying a ring of the vine around the edge. Some brought along feathers and eggs to decorate the finished nest. Once that was completed everyone then made Lonely Posies which were then dropped around Rolleston to be picked up by passers-by or were randomly given away. This may be happening again sometime in the future, so if you see a posy looking lonely, please pick it uptotakehometoenjoy.
The Lonely Posies idea started in England during Covid and clubs around New Zealand have been doing it for a few years. However, one of our members found one when in Oamaru recently, so our members decided to do it too. Members of the public who were given one really
appreciateditandonemember saidshegotabighug.
This group meets on a casual basis about five or six times per year. We will next meet in Junetomakeflaxflowers.
Anyone interested in coming Anyone along, contact Carol Rains on along, contact Carol Rains on along, contact along, contact ctrains1871@gmail.com or ctrains1871@gmail.com or
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For the first time in over 30 years, sta at Orana Wildlife Park are thrilled to announce the arrival of two adorable zebra foals!
Visitors now have the rare chance to meet these striking additions and watch them explore their new world.
ExoticSpecies Manager Craig Gilchrist says the team is thrilled: “We’re really excited about the adorable foals, and we can’t wait for visitors to meet our new kids on the block. Herbie is nearly four months old; he’s cheeky, full of personality, and growing fast.
The Floral Art group made ‘Lonely Posies’ to drop around Rolleston for people to find or randomly gave them away.
TASMAN’S BEST YOUNG FARMER
A Lincoln-based Young Farmer has inched closer to national victory after being crowned as Tasman’stopyoungfarmer.
George Letham, who grew up on a dairy farm near Rakaia, successfully navigated various challenges and modules at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition, ultimately winningthetitle.
“It’s a pretty cool feeling now thatit’ssunkin!”saysGeorge.
After competing in 2024, George had a bit more experience under his belt and an understanding of how the Contestworks.
He says, “After entering last year, it was nice coming into the competition with a bit more knowledge of how it all works – especially the farmlet and where you can really pick up points. There was quite a mix of challenges and modules this year. I was hanging out for a dairy module, but there wasn’t much of that, it definitely kept me on my toes! It was a great mix overall and gave a solid snapshot of the Canterburyarea.”
Participants competed in three categories: AgriKidsNZ for primary school pupils, FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year for high school students, and FMG Young Farmer of the Year for those older. Key events included a head-tohead quiz and practical skills tests. Notably, George excelled in the Agri-Sports challenge at theMalvernA&PShow.
The AgriKidsNZ competition saw over 90 primary school children competing, with Fred Maher, Manawa Doonan, and
Liam Underwood from Seddon School claiming victory. In the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year category, John Lundy and Harrison Parish from Rangiora High School won the title.
These top teams, alongside George Letham, will represent the Tasman region in the Grand Final in Invercargill in July. The event is supported by several sponsors, including FMG, Ravensdown, and Lincoln University.
EXPLORE THE SOUTH ISLANDS BIGGEST RV SHOW
Come for the vehicles, stay the vehicles, stay for the inspiration. for the inspiration. the inspiration. the inspiration.
The NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show returns to Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, the biggest and best show in the South Island for outdoor enthusiasts to discover the ultimate in freedom and exploration.
Whether you are a seasoned traveller or a first-time wanderer, this two-day show o ers the opportunity to experience the best in motorhomes, caravans, and everythingleisurerelated. With a wide variety on display, from large modern motorhomes to compact luxury caravans, there is something foreveryone.Explorethelatest innovations in RV technology, learn about a variety of travel
options, and discover the perfect fit for your next adventure. Exhibitors will display not just vehicles, but also an array of accessories, services, and must-haves to enhanceyourtravels.
The TrailLite Group returns as a partner of the show, presenting expert-led sessions in the TRAILLITE GROUP Theatre. Covering topics from diesel heating to seamless connectivity online while traveling.
TheAccessoriesMarqueeisthe ultimate destination for everything you need to complete your motorhome lifestyle — from delicious treats and luxury linen to the latest electronics and protective products for your vehicles.
Entry to the show is $17 for single entry one day tickets or
$29 for a multi-day/multiple entry pass and best bought online. If you opt to buy atthe show gate, please remember ticket sales are cashless, payment can be made via EftposorPayWaveonly.
For tickets, head to For tickets, head to nzmotorhomeshow.co.nz. nzmotorhomeshow.co.nz.
George Letham was crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year at the Malvern A&P Show.
CANTERBURY SHEDS COME TOGETHER
Sandy Ferguson, Sandy Ferguson, Rolleston Men's Shed. Shed.
• TheShedrecentlyhosteda HUBmeetingandthereare usuallyfourayear.Sheds takeitinturntohostone andShedsgettogetherto havelunchandexchange ideasandsparetools. Thoughitlookedlikepoor weather,itturnedouttobea gooddayforthemeetingand interactionbetween membersof14Sheds.
• TheCancerSocietyprovided endframes,andthetimber wasdonatedbyJohnJones. Fromtheseabenchseatwas assembledtogotothe CancerSociety.
• Atoytraincameinwithiron wheelsandonewasbroken. Areplacementwasmade fromplasticusingthe3D printer.Notonewheelbutat leastadozenwasmadeand
nowanotherenginewithtwo carriageshasbeenmadeto helpusethesparewheels.
• Theimportantitemsarea cuppaandbiscuitandthe companionshipthatgoes
withit.TheShedisopen Saturday,Mondayand Wednesday,9.00a.m.until mid-day.
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ROLLESTON & DISTRICTS LIONS
By Val Knowles. By Val Knowles. Knowles. Knowles.
The highlight of the Lions District Convention was the launching of the Lions’ Free Skin Cancer Screening bus. It was the culmination of six years’ work. The bus will travel around the South Island and offer a free screening service to areas where no skin cancer serviceisavailable.
So,withtheField Daysand the Convention all over, which was
held in lovely Hanmer Springs, it was time for our hardworking Club to have a change of pace. We had a Club “Picnic in the Pines” on a lovely autumn day, where we relaxed forafewhours.
We have three new transfer members. Two from the Bay of PlentyandonefromFielding. We also inducted three new members in the last two months, which has expanded
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A new bench seat was made at the Rolleston Men’s Shed for the Cancer Society. Pictured from left are Shed members Eric Cox and Brendon Topp.
The new NZ Lions Clubs’ Free Skin Cancer Screening bus will travel throughout the South Island.
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ROLLESTON COMBINED PROBUS
By Juliette Easterbrook, By Juliette Easterbrook, By By Publicity O cer. Publicity cer.
At last months meeting which was also our Annual Meeting, we welcomed Kate Warren a partner at Tavendale & Partners Lawyers who spoke to us about Wills, Power of Attorney and Occupation rights. She was very informative and interesting aboutthesesubjects.
At our Annual Meeting, we thanked our outgoing
President Ann Barber for two years of excellent service and welcomed our new president, Marilyn McKinley. We also welcomed our new treasurer GayPullantothecommittee. Our outing for the month was to South New Brighton where we met with the Ranger, Jason. He talked to us about the issues facing the management of the dunes and we had lunch at the Dune Café.
Our Probus meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Rolleston Community Centre from 9:45am until 12noon from February to November. We welcome new members, and you are welcome to come as a visitor three times with no pressuretojoin.
If you are interested in If you are interested in If you If you attending a meeting, contact attending a meeting, contact meeting, contact meeting, contact our president Ann Barber on our president 027 588 5033. 027 588 5033. 027 588 027 588
ROLLESTON CENTRAL PROBUS
By Jill Webb. By Jill
April is here and we have got through the AGM successfully, with some new committee members on board. Thank you for putting your names forward and welcome – you will have some new ideas for us, I am sure. And to those who have left the committee, thank you foryourservicetoo.
In March, some of us enjoyed a well-polished rehearsal of The Little Shop of Horrors, thank you to the Media and Drama groupatLincolnHighSchool. Strathlachlanwastheoutingof enjoyment by many, with a walk about the house, outbuildings, which have been restored to perfection, and a high tea to die for with all the trimmingsofyester-year.Ifyou get a chance, take the tour in Doyleston.
Cass Bay was the Out and About group's walk this time withalunchattheSiloonPort Hills Road, enjoyed by those whowent.
SpeakersfromResonateStudio came to talk on the age-old problem of hearing and the ways we can get those hearing aids.
April brought the second month of Autumn with the weather patternchanging,soif you are looking for some indoors activities, come join our group of older folk and listentogreatspeakerssuchas Reg Garters, a well-known entertainer and impersonator who will talk on the role of grandparents in a child’s life. Two Fat Possums is the choice ofoutingthistime.
May will bring a talk by Anthony Bush Physiotherapy,
and a trip to Silky Otter with the other Probus group for a movie and lunch. Out and About will be off to the city to theStreetArtexhibition. Come along and enjoy these activities for Fun, Friendship andFellowship.
For more information, call For more information, Herb on 03 321 7466 or 03 321 7466 or Denise on 027 557 0515. Denise on 027 557 0515. Denise on 027 0515. Denise on 027 0515.
ROLLESTON GARDEN CLUB
By Jill Webb. By Webb.
We are well over half way through the second month of Autumn and with daylight saving gone, the weather pattern has changed and there’s a di erent feel in the air atnight.Westillhavewarm days here and there, just right for those garden tidy-ups beforewinter. Suggestions include sweeping up those leaves that have already fallen – pop them in the compost or use as mulch elsewhere; pruning trees and
shrubs that have finished fruiting or flowering; and the lawns can always do with aerating too. Its bulb planting time too, some that have been in ground all year are starting to flower and always put in those vegetables that do ok in the winter, even leave some ground empty in the colder months. Pea straw is another goodmulchandcompost.
In April we had a speaker on the history of flowers, but our meeting was later in month thistime.
MayisatriptoMikePero'sand Tammy and Mike Wells gardens. We will also have an afternoon making our own herb and curry mixes. Thank you to those that organise these outings, speakers and sessions,etc.
Come along if you are Come along if you are Come along if you are Come along if you are interested in starting a interested in garden or want advice, garden or want advice, we are a non we are a non we are a we are a non--competitive, competitive, competitive, friendly group friendly group friendly friendly –– contact contact Julie on 03
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Members of Rolleston Central Probus enjoy a hike around Cass Bay.
WILL THE OCR DICTATE LOWER RATES?
By Ginny Nelson, By Ginny Nelson, GMI Mortgage Adviser. Adviser.
The OCR has had another haircut, but will this filter through to lower fixed rates?
One would hope so, but with Trumprattling thecages of the world economy, it may be that inflationary pressures keep the rates steady or even see them increase. Hopefully by the time this goes to print there will
havebeenadrop.
At least the floating rates have come down, so it is a little easiertoridethewaveforabit toseewhereitgoes.
As always, you need to consider your personal situation and appetite for risk to decide on certainty over hope. At 5.39% for five years, there is great certainty there. That is a good deal lower than
twoyearsago.
It is worth mentioning if you are relying on Kiwisaver for your first home deposit in the short term, it may be wise to talk to your provider or financial adviser as to what fund you should be in to lower yourrisk.
Let's hope Autumn sees more thantheleavesfalling.
SELWYN NOMINATED FOR BEST MOVIE LOCATION
The Selwyn District has been nominated as one of five finalists in the Screen International 2025 Global ProductionAwards.
The stunning Selwyn scenery provided the backdrop to several major productions, and will be competing against Maraya in Saudi Arabia, the Moab Desert in Utah, Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and Ravenscourt Park Hospital inLondon.
The awards celebrate outstanding and sustainable work in the world of film and TV production, locations and studiosandthewinnerswillbe announced at the Cannes Film FestivalonMay19.
The Selwyn entry was part of a wider awards submission by Screen Canterbury, which also
resulted in nominations for Canterbury in the Economic & Social Impact and Emerging Locationcategories.
“Selwyn District’s breathtaking and diverse landscapes have provided the perfect backdrop for recent productions, including Bookworm and Went Up the Hill,” says Denise Kidd, Executive Director Community Facilities and Services at the SelwynDistrictCouncil.
“These films have highlighted the region’s varied sceneryfrom expansive flatlands to rolling foothills and the majestic Southern Alps; reinforcing Selwyn’s reputation as a prime filming destination.”
The Selwyn nomination sits amongst some illustrious company that includes
productions like Wicked, Bridgerton, Mean Girls, Lockerbie, Love Hurts, The Day of the Jackal and Bridget Jones.
RISING COUNTRY ARTIST COMING TO GLOW FESTIVAL
The Hororātā Glow Festival is returning to the Hororātā Domain on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with a magical evening forall.
“The Hororātā Glow Festival is more than just an event; it’s about giving back to our community,” says Cindy Driscoll from the Hororātā Community Trust. “Funds raised help support the rebuilding of the Hororātā Hall and provide a platform for local groups to raise funds. We’re excited to share this experience with everyone, knowing that every ticket sold contributes to our community’s future.”
The festival will also feature Karra Rhodes, a rising country
artist who blends heartfelt country with a pop edge.
Inspired by Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood, Karra’s music evokes emotion and reflection. Her single, Tell Me Mama, was a finalist at the 2024 MLT Songwriting Awards, and with her debut album,HometownTherapy,set to release mid-year, she’s poised for a breakout year in 2025. Don’t miss the chance to hear her unreleased tracks performed live with her full band.
TheHororātāGlowFestivalisa biennial event that has sold out the past two editions, and 2025 will be no exception. Tickets are only available online, with no gate sales.
Childrenunder16attendfree.
The festival runs from 3pm to 8pm at the Hororātā Domain, just under an hour’s drive from Christchurch.
The organisers reserve a weather postponement date of Sunday,May11.
Tickets on sale now at Tickets on sale now at hororataglowfestival.co.nz. hororataglowfestival.co.nz. hororataglowfestival.co.nz. hororataglowfestival.co.nz.
To go in the draw to win one of two double tickets to the Hororata Night Glow email your details to: giveaway@malvernnews.co.nz with the answer to the following question in the subject line: What is Karra Rhodes’ debut album called?? To be received no later than 5th May 2025.
We are whizzing through the year so far with the first quarter of it already behind us. It has been lovely to have a break over Easter before getting out across the district on ANZAC Day where I attended services at Burnham, Leeston, Kirwee,andLincoln. Itwashearteningtoseeso many people paying their respects. A big thank you to the RSAs across Selwyn for the organisationofsomanywell-runservices.
In the last fortnight Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the Q2 Plan for the next three months ahead. It includes actions to boost tourism and international education, as well as pushing ahead on our 30-year National Infrastructure Plan to attract investment and give our construction sector long-term certainty. A bigger economy means more jobs, higher incomes, and more money in people’s back pockets. It also means we can a ord the healthandeducationservicesKiwisdeserve. For further evidence that our Government is getting the economy back on track, in the last fortnight the Reserve Bank announced a further reduction to the O cial Cash Rate (OCR) – a cutof25basispointsto3.5percent.Thesecuts are pushing banks to lower mortgage interest rates. This follows other recent positive
economic news, with Stats NZ announcing that GDP grew by 0.7 percent in the December 2024quarter,showingNewZealand’s economy is turning the corner. We’ve also tamed inflation – now at 2.2 percent, down from a highof7.3percentunderLabour.
Defence Minister Judith Collins recently announced the new Defence Capability Plan which will boost our operability domestically and internationally. Specifically in the Selwyn region, Burnham military camp will be receiving long-needed upgrades to its military accommodation as well as gaining a new regionalsupplyfacility.
In other news, I amdelighted to announce that my 2025 Youth MP is Lucy Garner from Rolleston College. I was impressed by her passion for youth issues and her leadership skills. I am very impressed by how enthusiastic the young people in Selwyn are to represent our community. The calibre of applications I received was overwhelming and I want to congratulateeveryonewhoapplied.
As always, my o ce is open Monday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm. Feel free to drop by anytime if you need assistance or have any questions.
THIRD SHOP TO OPEN
Karra Rhodes a rising country artist.
The Butcher’s Pie Shop is opening a new shop at the end of April on Blenheim Road in Christchurch, which means their pies will be available in three locations – the Bakehouse on Jones Road in Rolleston, Riverside Market on Cashel Street and now Blenheim Road. Jase and Jarnia Kupe have been making the pies for over 15 years and are excited to share the news with their current and new customers.
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Two campers are hiking in the woods when one is bitten on the rear end by a rattlesnake. “I’ll go into town for a doctor,” the other says. He runs ten miles to a small town and finds the only doctor delivering a baby.
“I can’t leave,” the doctor says. “But here’s what to do. Take a knife, cut a little X where the bite is, suck out the poison and spit it on the ground.”
The guy runs back to his friend, who is in agony. “What did the doctor say?” the victim cries.
“He says you’re gonna die.”
