Friday 17th April 2020

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ISSUE 934 Friday 17th April 2020

THINK ABOUT IT If you were informed that there was a killer on the streets, randomly targe ng innocent people……

But you didn’t know where they were, you couldn’t see them from your window, but you knew they were there.

Would you nip out?

Would you let your kids out the door?

Do you see where I’m going with this?

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So we’re hopeful of being on the home straight of this lockdown - how have we all been doing?

I understand from Facebook there’s been the odd ****hole attempting to commit crimes locally, under the shadow of darkness, but generally it would appear we’re all taking this very seriously. As we should!

I’m totally blown away by the photos of inventive crafts, baking and games, as well as caravan, or tent, sleepovers on lawns and in paddocks. To be honest I’ve never seen so many happy, healthy children on my newsfeed - they seem to be loving the time spent with their parents and pets. However I think my dog is still in two minds about whether she likes the change in routine or not!

Some folk have really put their all into making the best of their unscheduled time off - dressing up to put out the bins - music jam sessions on Houseparty, or competitive quizzing on Zoom all helping to keep boredom at bay.

Folk have taken to DIY in a big way, along with de-cluttering cupboards and garages and I think we’ve all realised the benefits of staying in some sort of routine. I’ve been very glad of my well stocked pantry cupboard and while online shopping sounded good in theory - it didn’t always work out that way! So I’ve cooked and baked and steadfastly managed to avoid, cleaning the car (after all I’m going nowhere in it), weeding the gardens, cleaning the windows, sorting the wardrobe and emptying the

freezer. I have however used more internet than I ever thought possible and I can’t entirely blame it on working from home. Netflix, Lightbox, Neon and my current favourite (for old people!) Acorn, along with family video-calling has eaten up gigabyte after gigabyte. Thank goodness for unlimited!

I’m very fortunate to have family living locally and while we’re not in the same bubble they have been incredibly helpful with deliveries of groceries and fresh

produce.

Each day I listen to the ‘Daily Briefing’ and feel a great sadness when I hear of those who’ve died. But even more so for those who loved them and couldn’t be close. I fear for the elderly (i.e. older than me!) in our community at this time, and hope they put aside their fierce independence and allow those around them to assist when needed (from a suitable distance, of course).

I’m sure many share my sentiment of hoping this will end

at the conclusion of week four but to end too early would literally be fatal. We’ve already proven we can weather adversity, by emerging through the earthquakes, I hope we can all pull together, support each other and survive this too.

Keep safe, take care, stay home and keep in your bubbles!

Jan Crossley, CoCo-owner - Editor Malvern & Rolleston News.

GROCERIES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR!

THE MALVERN LIONS Would like to let the community know that they are available to deliver groceries to those people who are in the vulnerable group and have no support systems to help collect and deliver their groceries.

They can be contacted directly by phoning either:

Neale Todd on 027 623 7746 Or Graeme Roberts on 027 807 2177

We will get through this together….

We are here to help!

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Eden and Frankie enjoying their Trampoline Challenge.

Kirwee sisters Frankie and Eden Watts have, according to their mum, thought of the ‘best lockdown game - ever’.

“Trust us, fellow parents it is good,” said the girls’ mother, Melissa Watts.

Watts Frankie (aged 9) and Eden (aged 6) thought of the game which they named ‘the last to leave the trampoline’.

The rules are apparently just that!

The winner would be the person who was last to leave the trampoline.

The girls had forward planned and were prepared to spend the night, if necessary, with plenty of blankets, pillows, dolls and teddies. The girls’ Mum also inadvertently found out that their pillowslips were great hiding places for chips and fruit to cover snacks and dessert!

Mum and Dad didn’t have any input at all - aside from feeding them (dinner on the tramp apparently tasted ‘the best’).

Apart from handing out jackets when the temperature dropped, they were able to have a quiet, adult evening in.

Darkness came and the girls bedtime arrived with things going fairly quiet on the tramp.

By half past eight, there was some pretty serious talking going on, it was reported. Neither sister wanted to be the first to leave, but both girls had had enough.

So after five and a half hours on the trampoline (they began at 3pm), laughing, jumping, cuddling, joking… they held each other’s hands and jumped off.

Together!

Two tired and cold - but very proud and happy sisters, finally ending the challenge and winning, together.

Melissa is hoping this will be a Locked-In Lockdown memory for the girls. The laughs and giggles that drifted inside made the evening also memorable for both parents.

“Yes the peace was amazing, but the sounds of happiness and joy were even better,” Melissa commented.

Frankie and Eden wanted to share their ‘victory’ with ‘the world’ and have the following advice for anyone else wanting to attempt the trampoline challenge - “start earlier so it doesn’t get as cold, look after each other and don’t forget the secret snacks!”

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I am conscious that the stress of maintaining lockdown is being felt by every one of our community and that many of you will be anxious about their financial security and what faces us when we come out of lockdown. One thing is certain and that is that the lockdown restrictions will be lifted at some point and we hope to hear more from our Prime Minister on this subject soon. Until that time you should all feel proud that you have played a part in flattening the curve.

I said last week that I would have news for you regarding rates. Your Council have been working hard to develop a rates payment assistance package, as well as possible options for a lower rates increase, or a rates freeze for the next financial year to help our businesses and households. We have now finished this work and will be offering you all the opportunity to comment on our proposals when we distribute our revised annual plan for public consultation later this month. I will let you all know how you can be part of the consultation process and I encourage you all to offer your thoughts.

Please keep your feedback coming through your Councillors. We received your messages that butchers and grocers should be allowed to open and, with others, we lobbied the Government on your behalf. I’m pleased to see that they are now allowed to operate a delivery service.

Many of our children will have started their ‘e-classes’ this week and I want to thank all our teachers who have been working hard over the Easter break preparing lessons. My Easter was spent in my bubble which includes my parents, Liz and Elliott who is thoroughly enjoying having her grandparents around 24/7. We stayed in, and stayed local, and I am pleased to hear reports that the Malvern community did the same. I continue to be heartened by so many stories of community kindness. From those unable to work offering to deliver for food banks, to the ongoing dedication and resilience of those providing our essential services.

Thank you all.

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Please stay safe, listen to the advice and be kind.

Sam Broughton -Mayor of Selwyn.

Planning For The New Normal!

We are now approaching the end of our third week as a nation at Alert Level 4. At the time of writing this column we had sadly lost nine people to Covid-19, a number of these here in Canterbury. My thoughts go out to those who have lost family, or friends, to this illness.

The concentration of deaths amongst our older population serves to further highlight the real vulnerability of those of advanced years and with pre-existing health conditions to this illness.

As someone who has endured the passing of both of my parents I feel deeply for those who currently have family members suffering from terminal illnesses. They are facing limited ability to spend time with them as a result of the current restrictions, as well as the distress of being unable to hold funerals at this time. Hopefully families will be heartened by the acknowledgement by the Director-General for Health of the difficulty of this situation and the prospect that this may be able to be reviewed as we move to lower levels of alert.

In that regard, the figures at the time of writing this column are showing the encouraging trend of many people recovering from Covid-19 and relatively small numbers of new cases being detected, despite the solid levels of testing we are now seeing. For many, this means looking ahead to when a change in alert level will be implemented and exactly what this will mean for businesses and individuals.

It is encouraging that the Government has been prepared to change its position on essential school and sports’ club turf maintenance in response to strong calls from the sector and my opposition colleagues, in particular the Hon Nikki Kaye.

Kaye In my view it makes sense to allow this maintenance to occur, with appropriate safety precaution measures in place, given that the huge cost associated with remedying these surfaces would be prohibitive in many cases. This change also allows nurseries and garden centres to care for their plants.

The Government has announced that anyone whose driver’s licence, or vehicle Warrant of Fitness has recently expired, or is about to do so, does not need to panic. A blanket six-month extension has been applied as a result of the lockdown. This means you are still able to use your vehicle to access essential services, even if your WOF, or driver’s licence, has expired.

Another positive development is the recent increase of the limit for PayWave transactions from $80 to $200. This will make it easier for those shopping for others, or wanting to avoid using the pinpad.

On a more sinister note, please be aware that we have received reports of telephone scams targeting vulnerable people by offering to do their grocery shopping if they provide their credit card details.

If you need help with accessing essential services, such as shopping, there are genuine organisations that can help, so please get in touch with my office and we will assist you.

Amy Adams - MP Selwyn.

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Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management CDEM wants to remind Cantabrians that any legitimate phone calls made on behalf of CDEM would never request bank account, credit card or PIN details.

Canterbury CDEM Group Controller Neville Reilly said he was aware of at least one incident where a member of the public received a call from a person who claimed to be from CDEM seeking cash or credit card information.

“That caller offered to help get groceries, stating they would come to pick up cash, or a credit card, to go and do the shopping,” said Neville.

“It’s very concerning to us to hear about a potential scam occurring in Canterbury. There are vulnerable people in our region who genuinely need welfare support and the last thing we want is for people to be worried when they receive a legitimate offer of help,” he added.

CDEM has made Police aware and recommend that any suspected scam calls are reported by calling 105 or using the online form at: www.police.govt.nz/105support

Canterbury welfare help line: A welfare help line, 0800 24 24 11, is operating CanterburyCanterbury-wide to help vulnerable people with critical needs access support. support.

This week marked another change for people while in level 4 lockdown; it was the start of a different way of learning for students.

Schools have found another approach to learning and Wednesday, April 15th, saw the first official start of this.

Teachers from local schools spent long hours devising online learning programmes set to begin after the school holidays, which were bought forward due to Covid-19.

There are a variety of ways that learning is available to students; many schools have uploaded online classes and activities/ work for learners to complete.

There is also a Home Learning Television Channel that has a wide variety of options for all age groups, visit TV2+1 (channel 7) to check it out.

“With online learning our key focus is to support student wellbeing by supporting student engagement in learning and interacting with a community of learners,” explained James Morris, Morris Principal of Darfield High School. “Rather than providing the full curriculum, that students usually experience at school, we

are aiming to develop learning routines that successfully engage students at home,” he added. “Real time, 'synchronous', face-to-face learning is less of a priority, although some teachers are using this strategy,” James said.

“A high priority is to regularly be posting work, providing regular feedback, and responding to questions in a timely manner,” he stressed.

“We want to keep the learning wheels oiled to prevent stagnation, so that when we return we will be set-up to roll back into normal school,” James added.

Many preschools are using online program/app Educa to hold online mat-times and to put songs, books, exercises etc online, as well as tips for coping through these challenging times.

There are also the important ‘non-school’ learning options that will be being done at home, like, crafts, baking/cooking, imaginative play, DIY etc. These are recognised as being of high educational value, as well.

For more information or tips: https://parents.education.govt.nz/ primary--school/learning school/learning--and and-primary development--at at--home/ development

Message from the Darfield Pharmacy Please be patient...

We are doing our best to respond to the challenges of providing services during the pandemic!

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THERE IS NO NEED TO PANIC AND STOCKPILE MEDICATIONS: If you need Prescription medications your doctor will fax, or email, the Pharmacy. You then need to call the Pharmacy on 03 3188 605 to organise a time to pick up your medication.

REPEAT MEDICATIONS: Call the pharmacy on 03 3188 605 to organise repeats, or alternatively text the Pharmacy on their dedicated Pandemic Repeat Line 027 372 8467 with your First and Last name, date of birth, and a list of repeats you are needing.

All repeats should be ready the next business day. If you need them more urgently call the land line.

If you need other essential pharmacy items, also call the Pharmacy prior, so they can be got ready for you.

If you cannot collect your medications for any reason contact us on 03 3188 605 so we can organise a pandemic volunteer to deliver these to you.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE PICKING UP PRESCRIPTIONS: Currently we are running a closed-door Pharmacy where only staff will be allowed inside the premises.

A staff member will be available at all times at the door to assist you.

Please remember if you are waiting to be helped, ensure you are standing at least two metres apart from others.

Payment by PayWave is preferred, or correct change if cash. Other forms of payment are available such as direct credit.

STAY SAFE – WE WILL GET THROUGH TOGETHER: All usual services are generally available, if unsure customers should ring to check beforehand. Staff are happy to act as Personal Shoppers and bring products to the door for people. Otherwise business as usual.

- Yours in health, Aaron and the Staff at Darfield Pharmacy.

OPENING HOURS: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5.30pm, with 2 closures each day to rest frontline staff from 9.30am - 10am & 2pm - 2.30pm each day. Saturday: 9am - 12noon.

IF YOU ARE UNWELL AND REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION YOUR GP IS STILL YOUR FIRST CHOICE! HEALTHLINE 0800 358 5453 IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE!

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GROCERIES DELIVERED

Following advice we are implementing some significant changes in the way that we are carrying out appointments due to the current

TO YOUR DOOR!

THE MALVERN LIONS Would like to let the community know that they are available to deliver groceries to those people who are in the vulnerable group and have no support systems to help collect and deliver their groceries.

They can be contacted directly by ringing either:

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Neale Todd on 027 623 7746, or Graeme Roberts on 027 807 2177

We will get through this together!

We are here to help!

We will operate as normal as possible during the Level 4 Alert Stage!

Each day we will be receiving fresh milk & bread.

PLEASE SHOP NORMALLY, AND BE KIND! A few ground rules when shopping...

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If unwell, don’t come shopping

COVID-19 pandemic...

Limiting Disease spread and contamination at doctors’ surgeries: We have switched to a predominantly phone-based operation - doing phone consultations, or triage for every patient in the first instance. Phone consultations will incur the same charges as an office visit, but if, having done a phone triage assessment, it is clear that you need to see a GP, then a normal GP consult can be arranged in Darfield, at no extra cost.

WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT NOT TURN UP TO THE MEDICAL CENTRE WITHOUT PHONING FIRST, OR HAVE SPOKEN TO A DOCTOR - YOU WILL NOT BE SEEN.

We are restricting face-to-face consultations to those that are absolutely essential, we will still be able to do repeat prescriptions, ACC, and WINZ forms, but using telephone consultations only.

Please have these faxed, or emailed, and do not come to the Medical Centre under any of these circumstances.

Payment of accounts can be made online at ANZ: 011188008543300

FLU VACCINATIONS Flu vaccination supplies are in high demand.

Patients must please phone for an appointment.

We have started immunising high risk patients and staff. We plan to provide this outside the Darfield Medical Centre. Please arrive early for your appointment and wait near the entrance.

We also ask patients to please remove all unnecessary clothing in advance, to facilitate a ‘standup visit’ with the doctor or nurse. When an injection eg. flu jab is expected, or blood needs to be done, it will be useful to dress so that an arm, or shoulder, can easily be exposed in public.

Any additional family members, or helpers, must remain outside the building, and in your car. This is to ensure that we can continue to provide help and support for the community in this very trying time, thank you for your patience.

Use the hand sanitiser when entering the Store.

Please send one person from your family for the shopping. No children.

Make a list so you aren’t in the store very long Maintain your safe distance from each other.

Email and phone orders are for the elderly and unwell

Any questions, please contact the store!

PHONE: 03 318 8703

Look out for each other, be kind & stay safe, we are in this together!

A message to the over 70’s. We know many of you are fit and healthy and living active lives, but the older we are, the less our immune system is able to fight off this virus and we have seen from overseas that older people are at more risk of serious complications. Please heed advice to stay at home once you have had your Flu Vaccination!

For more information, please visit our website:

www.darfieldmc.co.nz

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ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & 3 YR & 4 YR OLD KINDERGARTENS 12-16 South Tce, Darfield EDUCARE Opening Hours 7:30am - 5pm

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Educare Ph 318 7943 3 Year Ph 318 7948 4 Year Ph 318 8843

We now have our own

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people living in caravans, campervans, garages and sleep outs to take extra care to be fire safe.

National Advisor Fire Risk Management Pete Gallagher said there is anecdotal evidence more people are living in such temporary arrangements during the COVID -19 lockdown to try to keep themselves isolated from their whānau and loved ones.

“While we appreciate that people are doing this often with the best intentions to limit contact with others we want to make sure that they do this as

safely as possible.

"A lot of these spaces can be crammed and not set-up properly for living. As winter approaches people will also be using heaters more. All this poses an increased fire risk," Pete explained.

"Our crews have attended s e v er al fir e s in su c h accommodation in the last few weeks and we are asking people to be extra vigilant.

“Install a smoke alarm: Fire moves extremely fast and a smoke alarm could save your life Make sure you have an escape route and keep it clear at all times. Never leave

cooking unattended - and don’t drink and fry.

“Do not overload your plugs and never use candles in an enclosed space. Keep clothes, furniture and other flammables at least one metre away from heaters - fan heaters with a cut -off switch are the safest.

“Keep in contact with those living near-by and ensure people know you are living in temporary living spaces,” Pete stressed. “The risk of fire is higher under the lockdown and fire safety is more important than ever,” he added. "We want to see everyone come out of this lockdown period safely."

Ring & ask us how to get a FREE WHEEL ALIGNMENT!

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Ph: 03 318 8113 15 South Terrace, Darfield

Advise that Selwyn is currently still in a

RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON! This means no-one can light a fire in the open without a permit!

The only permits being issued are to farmers for crop stubble burns. This is to minimise the risk of exposure to Covid19 for volunteer firefighters.

Please do not put them at extra risk by lighting a fire without a permit.

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‘Keeping our Communities Safe!’

As we move into week 4 of lockdown I thought I would give you an update on what Darfield Police have been up to.

All in all things have been very quiet for us on the crime front, which has been a relief as we have been kept busy with compliance checks of essential businesses. I’m very glad to see that people are keeping their social distancing while shopping and moving about the town.

Random vehicle stops have shown that the vast majority of people have had a valid excuse for being out on the road and essential workers are carrying letters, or in uniform, to prove they are such.

Over the last fortnight I issued five warnings for lock down breaches, and only one of them was from our district. Sunday I stopped a Christchurch male who thought he was going to drive to Arthur’s Pass to fill in the day!

Keep up the good work, I’m seeing some great community spirit around this, which makes getting through it so much easier.

Also some positive new information from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) over the weekend, its now official, hot packaged pies are still able to be sold!!!

Hamish, Andy & Blair.

Darfield Police.

Police are reminding communities that both our older, or vulnerable, neighbours need us more than ever as the lockdown continues.

Our older neighbours, or those who live on their own, or are isolated due to physical, general, or mental, health reasons need to know they have not been forgotten.

While we can’t physically spend time with them, there are ways we can let them know they’re not alone.

If you have the ability to connect with them via telephone, text, email, or social media, we urge you to check in with them.

If that’s not possible, it could be something as simple as a wave, or thumbs up, through the window.

Canterbury Police are reminding people to keep security top of mind, after a number of reports of items being stolen from unlocked vehicles recently.

Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells of Canterbury CIB said there’s been an increase in unlocked cars being targeted, and wallets and other valuables stolen.

“It might be easy to think that because most of us are at home all the time right now, that your vehicle won’t get targeted in your driveway.

“But the reality is, there are still people out there who will take advantage of lax security.

“We’re encouraging you to not to get complacent - take simple steps to make it harder for criminals.

“It’s a matter of making sure you lock your doors every time you leave your vehicle, and take any valuables inside with you.”

Detective Senior Sergeant Wells added that the recent move to increase the limit on Paywave transactions is another very good reason to be especially vigilant around wallets.

“With the Paywave limit being increased to $200 for many cards, it means it’s easier for criminals to access more of your hard-earned cash if they get hold of your cards.

“So please, take these simple steps to protect your property and vehicles.”

Anyone wanting to report a theft from a vehicle can now do so online , or phone Police on 105.

Just remember to observe social-distancing restrictions.

If you have a neighbour you know to be older, unwell, or who might generally keep to themselves, then pay attention to their patterns.

• Have you seen them around their property, or through a window, in the last few days?

• Are they opening their curtains, or windows?

• Are they hanging washing out?

• Is the rubbish going out?

• Are lights put on at night and turned off during the day?

• Have they had a food delivery recently?

In these unprecedented times, this is not a case of snooping on your neighbours.

It is about caring for your community and playing

our part to ensure that nobody in our neighbourhood, or local community falls through the gaps.

If you have any concerns for the wellbeing, or safety, of your neighbours, please contact Police.

Call us on 111 if you believe it is a matter of urgency, or you can reach us on 105 for nonurgent matters.

Detective Superintendent Tim Anderson,

Op Covid19: Major Operations Commander.

The online form can be found at…

www.police.govt.nz/105support

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Selwyn District Council has confirmed it will consider options for a lower rates increase, or a rates freeze, for the next financial year.

The Council, on Wednesday April 15th, signed off its Annual Plan Consultation Document, which will be released for public consultation later this month.

Consultation was scheduled to begin on April 3rd, but was deferred so the Council could consider the impacts of COVID-19 on the community and review its priorities and rating requirements.

The Consultation Document originally proposed an average 3.5% rate increase, in line with the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan, but the Council will now seek public feedback on options to reduce this.

Options will include a rates freeze, with 2020/21 rates held at the same level as the current year, or an increase somewhere between 0% and 3.5%, depending on savings that can be identified.

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said the Council now wants to hear the community’s views on what level of rates increase is acceptable.

“We’re very aware of the disruptive effect the pandemic is having on the Selwyn community and economy,” he said. “While the full extent of the economic impact is yet to emerge, it’s clear that many households and businesses may be facing difficulties for some time,” he added.

“At the same time we know that the Council will have an important part to play in the district’s recovery. That means maintaining essential services, as well as continuing with infrastructure and facility projects that will provide jobs and boost economic activity,” he explained.

“In this new environment our focus will change and some of the projects we previously saw as priorities, will now be less important. So I encourage people to give us feedback through the Annual Plan on how the Council can best contribute to recovery,” he concluded.

Consultation on the Draft Annual Plan will open on Wednesday April 22nd, and close on Friday May 22nd. The Consultation Document and online submission process will be available online from April 22nd.

REACHING OUT FOR HELP DURING THE LOCKDOWN… • • • • • • • • •

Lifeline Women’s Refuge Shine - Domestic Abuse Helpline Alcohol & Drug Helpline Samaritans Youthline Suicide Prevention Helpline Depression Helpline Oranga Tamariki

0800 543 354, free text 4357 0800 733 843 0508 744 633 0800 787 797 0200 726 666 0800 376 633 0508 828 865 0800 111 757 0508 326 459

- Report concern for children’s safety If you’re on the internet, look for the Shielded Site symbol - this is a tool for victims of abuse to ask for help, without fear of it showing up in their browser’s history or an abusive partner ever seeing it.

It can be found on websites of The Warehouse, Countdown, Trade Me, ASB, NZ Post, my own Happy Mum Happy Child, AND MORE!

Kerbside collecCon Cmes can change at any Cme. Be sure to have your bins out by 6.30am on your collecCon day to avoid being missed!

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Please conCnue to separate your recyclables from your general waste. This is only a temporary situaCon and we don’t want people losing their good recycling skills for when processing recommences!

Use paper and cardboard in your fireplace if you have one, or consider home composCng these.

If you are considering stockpiling any recycling, please ensure it is clean first (to avoid odour and vermin). For plasCcs, we would suggest only keeping clean plasCcs of grades 1, 2 and 5 – these have the best long term opCons for recycling.

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In December 2019 TM Dance World held their annual exam presentation and break up following on from their end-ofyear show. In 2019 we had over seventy students sit their grades across several different dance genres including jazz, hip hop, contemporary and acrobatic arts. We had an exceptional year of results all round with most students obtaining a pass mark of above 80%.

We were super excited to hear that not only did three of our APDA (Asia Pacific Dance Association) Hip Hop students obtain the highest mark Distinction, but also that they were recipients of Top Tier

awards. This means they were among the top six highest points for their level, across all examinations sat worldwide in 2019! APDA examines in New Zealand, Australia, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, Thailand and the United Kingdom, so this is such a great achievement and we are so proud of these students for their efforts.

• Caitlin Knowles (Level 8 ) • Barnaby Maude (Level 6) • Isabella O’Reilly (Level 1) .

We have just finished the last few weeks of term online. We have had positive feedback from parents that students are loving the online classes and it is h e l p i n g to k e e p th e m entertained over this time. We

are very proud of how well our students have approached this new way of learning.

Each term we choose one student from the School, nominated by our teaching team, for the ‘Dancer of the Term’ award. This is awarded for fantastic effort, commitment and dedication to dance, in all classes. Term 1 has seen this award be presented to Alyssa Collings.

Collings Alyssa is a student in our junior school elite programme where she trains in jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap, contemporary and acrobatic arts each week. Alyssa has been fantastic at keeping up with all training at home and has made such a great focussed start to the year.

We are so looking forward to seeing all our students back in the classroom again soon!

Tara McKeown,

Director TM Dance World

Contact us for an appointment Rolleston Office: 78 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston Square Darfield Office: Malvern Business Hub, 68 South Terrace

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(03) 374 2547 www.meareswilliams.co.nz rcg@meareswilliams.co.nz kcw@meareswilliams.co.nz

KEEP CALM AND COMMUNICATE! COMMUNICATE! Everyone will be feeling a little off balance given the events that have unfolded very quickly in the last two weeks.

How it is going to look in the next two months, or two years even, is up for speculation, but one thing is certain, no one will be left untouched by Covid 19.

How you respond to this changing dynamic is what will make the difference.

Communication will be the key to getting through. Please let your bank, or your adviser, know if you are going to need financial assistance to get by. This can come in the form of an overdraft, right through to a loan repayment holiday, and talking through your options before you get stressed is the best action you can take.

Stay safe and communicate - with loved ones, your employer/ employee/bank/adviser.

Ginny Nelson.

Providing you with quality advice for Mortgages Refinancing & Re-fixing Loans, Mortgage Protec on, Life/Trauma, Income Protec on & Health Insurance

Students from TM Dance World who obtained a Distinction mark in the APDA and were awarded a Top Tier award which means they are in the top six highest points across their level.

Back Row: Caitlin Knowles and Barnaby Maude Front row: Isabella O’Reilly.

Term 1 Dancer of the Term at TM Dance World Darfield, Alyssa Collings.

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Here’s a great way to kill some time, get out in the garden with some fresh air, and get to know New Zealand’s flora. As well, terrariums are a wonderful way to bring some natural colour into the home.

“They are therapeutic to make, and pretty much self-care.” said lockdown terrarium maker and Malvern News staff member, Chevonn Walker.

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A clear vessel (closed or open lid) Tweezers Small spade / spoon Pebbles / small stones Activated charcoal Sphagnum moss Potting mix Other mosses Small plants

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Larger stones Bark • Decorative items (i.e. crystals, figurines) Once everything is ready to go, then the layers can be assembled First there needs to be a draining layer of pebbles or small stones, then the sphagnum moss creates a barrier to hold everything else.

Activated charcoal goes on next (this works with the moss to help to absorb all of the nasties, and promote the self cleaning properties of the terrarium), once a bit of charcoal has been sprinkled on, it is ready for a layer of potting mix. Make sure the soil is slightly damp, so the plants have something to drink. As • •

there’s lots more to add yet, don’t put too much soil in so that there’s still room for the rest!

Now there’s a good base down, its time for the fun part decorating! The options are endless, depending upon the plants and decorative items that have been chosen. An island getaway could be created, or maybe a tranquil natural scene, or even a fairy garden!

Once happy with the look of the eco-system, give it another wee drink (if the water drips through to the lower pebbles, it is damp enough). Now the lid can be closed, or it can be kept off for an open terrarium; but this will require regular watering. Then sit back to admire the beautiful garden that’s been made!

Closed terrariums will often get condensation on the inside, this should clear after a few days. If not, there is too much water in the soil - in this case remove the lid for a few hours, to let the excess water evaporate before closing it up again.

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A beautiful Terrarium made by Malvern News staff member, Chevonn Walker.

This large, closed top terrarium is around forty years old - it’s had a couple of plant changes during that time and could probably do with another now.

It’s self watering, brings a lot of pleasure - and fills a gap in the corner of the dining room!

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Optimistic thinking is Pessimism isn’t only characterised by a positive caused by bad past a pessimist, seeing the glass as half empty? outlook on life and the belief experience, it can also result that the future is full of great things, while pessimistic from listening to people who tell you about their bad past thinking is characterised by a bleak outlook of the future experiences. Pessimism can be caused by the negative limiting and the belief that things will always be bad. beliefs people acquire in their lives and thus one of the best Pessimists often expect negative outcomes in life and take ways to deal with pessimism is to modify your thinking. them personally. For example, if someone were to cut them off in traffic, they might be angry or upset, whereas an optimist might just see that the other person is having a bad day or simply being careless.

Can positive thoughts change your life?

Shakespeare put it beautifully when he said for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so One thing that Positive Psychology research has taught us is that major setbacks or gains do not cause people’s happiness to change for very long.

We come back to about the same level we started from. Optimists tend to feel happier in general, and pessimists tend to feel less happy than that.

The power of positive thinking is remarkable. In fact, the idea that your mind can change your world almost seems too good to be true.

Healthy, happy people think about their goals and how to make progress toward them. Happy people know what is important to them and know how to plan and work through obstacles and setbacks.

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They look to see how they can improve something rather than dwelling on what isn’t working. In this way, having a positive mindset can really change your life.

Tips to start thinking positively Start replacing the negativity in your surroundings and life

When you are in a negative situation, try to find what is good or helpful about it

Exercise regularly

Try not to make a mountain out of a molehill

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• Try a 20-30 minute walk or workout to help change your headspace. It’s good for your physical health and releases inner tension and stress • Taking time out can relax and refocus your mind and you may feel in a much better place to handle what is going on in your life right now.

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• If you want to take action to move forward or if you don’t want a lot of worries and fear in your daily life, recognise when you are about to blow up a small or medium-sized issue.

• Re-think and ask yourself: Will this matter in 2 years? 2 weeks? 2 days?

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• Be grateful for a few of the things you may take for granted.

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• Take a minute or more to reflect on what you can be thankful for and focus your attention on these things - Clean water to drink - Kind and helpful family, friends and work colleagues you may have in your life - A roof over your head on cold and rainy days • Note: This one is also a great way to help change your perspective when you have a setback or a failure.

Get a positive start to your day

• The first few things you do in the morning often set the tone for your whole day.

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Bring the positivity to someone else’s life

• Be kind. Give a genuine compliment, open the door or let someone into your lane while driving your car – you’ll be surprised at how good it can make you feel.

• Offer to help your friends move into their home, or water their plants if they are going away. There are many ways to help others and offer your time.

If you open your eyes and mind you will see them.

• Just be present. Listen to them and be there for them.

Go slowly

• Stress builds up and it becomes harder to think clearly and level-headedly.

• Slow down your mind and your body calms down too.

• Learn to say no when you need to.

Let it out

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• Talk the negative situation over with someone close to you or an EAP Professional who can listen and assist you. During a conversation about your situation you can together find a more helpful perspective and perhaps even the start of an action-plan for what steps you can do to make things better.

• Talking for a few minutes can really help to find a new and more grounded perspective on the situation.

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• When you take time to get organised, the load feels much more manageable • Ask for help can be a sign of strength and not a sign of weakness • Listen to your body and try to pay attention to your body signals so that you can do something about it • Schedule some “me” time, even if it is for 15 to 20 minutes, this will give you something to look forward to • Fuel your body and eat plenty of health foods to give your body the nourishment it needs Saying “no” is ok. Learn how to speak for yourself in a polite but firm manner.

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