Rolleston News - Issue 152 March 2018

Inside this issue: Coast to Coast

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Affinity Beauty Column

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Lions Colour Run

ISSUE 152 Wednesday 7th March 2018

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Selwyn Sounds 2018

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Join Relay For Life

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Rolleston College Athle cs

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Waitangi Day - Preschool Style

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Selwyn Youth Council

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Soil - Are We Trea ng It Like Dirt?

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West Melton Bowling Club 7 Mortgage & Insurance Advice

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Intersec on Upgrade

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Gone To The Dogs

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Rolleston Tennis Club

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Rolleston Netball Club

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West Melton Community Hall Neighbours’ Day

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Public No ces

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Rolleston’s Hannah Drury is not only a mother to Daniel aged 8 and Matthew aged 5, and the wife of Alex, Alex but earlier this year was also one of a select few who can say they have swum from one side of Lake Taupo to the other. She completed the distance in 14hrs 19mins and 56 seconds.

“Officially, the lake is 40.2km from south to north, but I actually swam 41.5km, as you never quite swim in a straight line,” Hannah said.

Hannah grew up in the UK, but moved to Rolleston ten years ago with Alex, and commented that although she had been swimming all her life it had always been pool swimming and it was only relatively recently she began open water swimming.

"Fresh water is a lot better than salt water because you don't get big waves, and sharks and things," she laughed.

“I trained specifically for Lake Taupo for about ten months, typically swimming around forty to fifty kilometres a week using the Selwyn Aquatic Centre over the winter and then Corsair/ Cass Bay in the spring.

“I decided to challenge myself by swimming Lake Taupo because it's much easier to keep training when you have something to aim for,” Hannah added. “Plus I was determined not to fail; I knew the training was going to be long and hard but I needed to keep going.”

New Zealand’s best open water swimmer Philip Rush was on the pilot boat (one of two boats

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alongside Hannah as she swam); he holds the record for the fastest swim across Lake Taupo (10.5 hours), and has also swum Cook Straight twice and the English Channel three times.

Alex and Philip, aboard the pilot boat, kept Hannah supplied with food and energy gel every half an hour as she treaded water to take it in. This is one of the open water swim rules to make the attempt official - no holding on to the boat and also Hannah had to only wear togs, swimming cap and goggles.

“Alex, was on the IRB next to me throughout the swim, offering me support and passing on messages from friends and fellow swimmers who were following me on the tracker,” Hannah said. “It was also great

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to have friends and my sons on the beach at the finish to cheer me.”

Waiting for appropriate weather to get started frustrated everyone involved, but when the massive achievement had been finally realised, Hannah, and quite rightly so, felt extremely proud.

When the News asked her what was next, she replied: “That's the million dollar question! I'm not too sure at the moment but definitely nothing as far as this one! I hope to get back to Taupo next year for the Epic swim which is a ten kilometre race in the Lake, and hopefully also swim as part of a team in Challenge Wanaka,” Hannah concluded.

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February 9th and 10th saw the annual Coast to Coast race take place. Held every February the race course starts on the West Coast, at Kumara beach and traverses the width of the South Island, crossing the main divide and finishing at New Brighton Beach on the East Coast.

For the first time in a decade the race began with a full field of entrants with many locals amongst this number.

The recent rough climatic conditions, which had many worried, were soon forgotten as the fantastic weather produced stunning race conditions for all involved.

First timer, Connie Dick of Rolleston enjoyed the whole Coast to Coast experience.

“It was amazing,” she exclaimed!

She didn’t let the fact that she had sustained a hip injury slow her down. Sticking to the doctor’s recommendation of not doing the run, she changed her plans from competing in the individual race and entered the two day mixed team category with friend Todd Marwick.

Marwick “Todd finished the mountain run in a ridiculously fast time, considering he had never been over the course,” Connie said.

“I found the second day to be the hardest day. I'm not a huge fan of kayaking! I started the second day with 15km bike, 1km run then the 70km kayak.”

Connie and Todd won their category and were fifth overall in the teams’ section.

Katelyn Costello, Costello also a Coast to Coast first timer and husband Ruben were both extremely pleased and proud of their efforts.

“We completed our goal of finishing the race in one piece, with a smile on our faces,” enthused Katelyn. “Another bonus was the two days following were better than we expected with next to no pains, stiffness or muscle soreness post race.”

Katelyn reported that every

thing went amazingly well for them. “The weather was very kind, the river levels weren't too low and we found a great bunch to cycle the final ride with, making the easterly head wind much more manageable.”

“We wouldn't have had such a successful race without our awesome support crew, who were amazing and even managed to enjoy a beverage or two together between day one and two,” said a grateful Katelyn!

Todd Marwick & Connie Dick after completing the Coast to Coast.

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OPEN NOW! On Sunday, February 18th, the air in and around Helpet Park, Rolleston was filled with shrieks of laughter and squeals of delight as around 850 participants took part in the Rolleston Colour Run. The inaugural event, which was run and organised by Rolleston Lions, was aimed at families in the Selwyn area as enjoyable and affordable entertainment.

Event participants had the choice to walk or run the course, which had five colour stations and three obstacles.

As well as the walk and the run keeping people busy, there were other activities available, one being a huge group piece of art work where participants could throw powder and coloured dye to create a masterpiece. Water pistols, sauce bottles and spray bottles were also used to create various effects on the canvas.

Organiser, Heather Kissell said, “this was an extremely popular activity and everyone had fun.”

Another hugely popular activity

was the colour pit, where members of the public could buy powder to throw at friends.

This was also supplemented by a large number of water balloons; which everyone enjoyed on the very hot day.

Other notable highlights were the Zumba demonstration with crowd participation and the countdown to a synchronised skywards, powder throw.

It was reported that this made a spectacular scene for onlookers, as well as making a wonderful rainbow mess!

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A capacity 10,000 crowd attended Selwyn Sounds, Selwyn’s largest music festival, at Lincoln Domain on Saturday, March 3rd.

Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes was the headline act for the show. The Feelers, Mental as Anything, Stellar, The Mockers, The Narcs, The Lady Killers and The Warratahs also played.

Selwyn Sounds was like a

homecoming for The Mockers.

Lead singer Andrew Fagan said it’s “quite humorous” thinking about playing in the district where the band’s career started, they had some of their first gigs at Lincoln University.

Changes will be made for 2019 after some revellers describe Saturday's event as "poorly organised" and "chaotic". The queues to get in at the start were annoying but

have been possible without the fantastic support of much appreciated sponsors.

Sponsors who got involved by hurling powder at participants as they passed through their sponsored colour stations.

“The event was a huge success,” Heather said, “largely due to our sponsors and the large number of volunteers who assisted,” she added. “Thanks also to all those who attended and made it the success it was,” Heather concluded.

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Brookside Park, in Rolleston will be a hive of activity from 4pm March 17th through to 10am March 18th as members of the Selwyn community take part in the annual Relay for Life.

Relay For Life is an inspirational and fun fundraising event for everyone of all fitness levels, during which participants celebrate with survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and come together as a community to fight back against the disease.

Teams register to participate in the event and they spend the weeks beforehand raising funds, which all go back to the Canterbury-West Coast region and assist the Cancer Society provide supportive care for cancer patients, their carers, whanau and friends, and fund cancer research.

On the day teams set up camp for an overnight stay and team members take turns, relay style, walking/running around the track for eighteen hours while enjoying a carnival atmosphere and fantastic community camaraderie.

Relay for Life organisers are still

looking for teams to join the Selwyn event. More teams not only equal more funds raised, but also equal more fun.

“It’s easy to put together a team, just get some friends together, jump on the website and register. You don’t even need to be fit,” a previous year’s participant commented.

“The Relay For Life really is

something special, it’s such a unique way to raise both awareness and money for a very worthy cause. This is just my way of helping raise awareness and to show support to those that I have loved and lost,” they concluded.

For more information on how to register a team visit www.relayforlife.org.nz

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2018’s Athletics’ Day gave us an awesome start to an amazing year! With all the wonderful costumes and cool painted banners mixed with the Rolleston Spirit, Athletics’ Day has become a day to remember.

With smiles and laughter on everyone’s faces I’m sure everyone had the best time!

The organised sports were so much fun. Good job to all the students who participated and had fun. I’m sure that the new Year 9 students felt welcomed as the whole School came together for a nice, friendly competition. Thank goodness it was a nice sunny day, perfect weather to run around and have as much fun as you wanted.

When I walked around I could see so many creative banners, but I have to say that the Raumati banner caught my eye the most, well done Raumati. As for the chants, wow, incredible! I could feel the enthusiasm as each house was singing their chant, and each chant was different and unique reflecting each whanau.

The events on athletics’ day were:

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Results: 4th - 46 points -KOANGA. 3rd - 58 points - RAUMATI. 2nd - 94 points - HOTOKE! 1st - 102 points - NGAHURU!

A special thank you to Mrs Corbett and Mr Gebbie for organising the events and Athletics’ Day! We would also like to say a huge thank you to Gail and Barb from Selwyn Athletics and the Selwyn Sports Trust Activators.

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The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery Rolleston celebrated Waitangi Day with a great kiwi themed dress up day. The Prep School tamariki came dressed in wonderful costumes ranging from rugby players to farmers, even to Alison Holst the New Zealand chef! The children celebrated with traditional New Zealand treats like jelly and icecream and pavlova, along with great New Zealand stories of shearers shearing sheep, the ‘Kiwi ABC’ and traditional stories

of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The children celebrated by brainstorming things that are important in the classroom for their own Prep School treaty. Tamariki shared ideas like ‘being kind to each other’, ‘having fun’ and ‘using kind hands’ and together they created their own Te Tiriti o Kura (Prep School Treaty).

Everyone agreed - both teachers and children - that it had been lots of fun celebrating being a New Zealander.

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The Selwyn Youth Council has three fresh faces in 2018 with Chloe Duff, Ethan RichardsRichardsWhite and Taylin Smith joining the group.

Chloe and Ethan both attend Rolleston College, where representation on the Youth Council was particularly sought.

Taylin, from Dunsandel, attends Lincoln High School.

Paige Sullivan, Sullivan Chair of the Youth Council, commented that all three new members are great role models.

“We’re excited that the new and existing members of the Youth Council will continue contributing to Selwyn’s vibrant community.

“Projects on the radar include the Selwyn Link bus service, What do YOUth think? consultations, and the very first Selwyn Youth Survey. We’re to brainstorm other ideas at our

The 2018 Kim Hill Hot Topic will be the eighth, coordinated by Lincoln Envirotown, and as usual on a subject of national and global environmental significance: ‘Soil - are we treating it like dirt?’

The well known radio personality will again host a panel to discuss the huge numbers of issues which surround this subject. With some scientists stating that Britain may have as few as sixty harvests worth of soil left, and desertification occurring in many parts of the world, it is clear that populations cannot be complacent about soil.

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orientation weekend in Living Springs this month,” she added.

Selwyn Youth Council held their first meeting of the year in February with meet-and-greets and planning for the coming year. A team-building trip was held which involved games, a lunch and ten-pin bowling.

The Youth Council are proud to continue giving back to the community through their

discretionary fund. The Selwyn Youth Project Fund is available to people or organisations who would like to see youth thrive in Selwyn through events or activities which contribute to youth wellbeing. Applications are assessed at the Youth Council’s monthly meetings. See the Council website for more details and the application form.

Ethan Richards-White and Chloe Duff of Rolleston College are two of three new members to the Selwyn Youth Council in 2018.

The panellists, who are experts in their field, will discuss a broad range of relevant issues: “Are we degrading our soil cover? Is this most precious of resources in any danger? Do we take our soil cover for granted?” Those attending can expect to hear authoritative

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This is always a stimulating and thought provoking evening which is enhanced by a ‘question time’ at which those attending can ask questions of the panellists and thereby join the discussion. The Deputy Mayor of Selwyn District Malcolm Lyall will be the Guest of Honour.

Organisers encourage everyone to come and hear about this important environmental issue on Thursday, March 22nd at Lincoln University.

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Our new store in Rolleston has just opened!

The New Year has brought a lot of activity on the bowling greens for Club members with Club games and championships to be played, as well as every other Club holding tournaments and all wanting entries.

Interclub competitions that West Melton is involved in include Centre Men’s 8’s, Centre Men’s Under 8’s (years) Pairs which are played on Saturday mornings and Centre Men’s Under 8’s triples which is played on Thursday nights. Club competitions underway at the moment include Men’s Pairs, Ladies Singles and on Saturday afternoons Club Super Pairs.

The Malvern Woman’s Singles finals, played on January 20th, resulted in a Championship dead heat for Barbara Herrick and Lorraine Davis.

Davis Both had four wins and the same differential.

Gretta Leigh was runner-up and the Club congratulates all three bowlers.

“Congratulations also to the winners of the Men’s Club Championship Fours and the Ladies’ Club Championship Fours, played on January 21st,” sa id W est Me lto n Cl ub spokesperson, Peter Bickley.

Bickley The Men’s Fours title went to John Pearce, Pearce who, it was reported, led very well throughout, Al Douglas, Douglas Derrol Fitzgibbon and Bob Burnett(s).

Burnett The Ladies’ Fours title was won

by Ana Gooch, Gooch Ali Gardiner, Gardiner Mary Burke and Barbara Herrick(s).

Herrick The Ladies’ Club Championship Pairs competition has also been completed with Gretta Leigh and Rosemary Pearson taking out the honours.

Bob Burnett and Ian McKinley played in the Men’s Club Championship Singles final on, February 17th and although Bob prevailed Ian put up a very stiff challenge, leading for most of the match.

“Well done Bob and commiserations to Ian,” Peter added.

Saturday 17th was also the Club’s Spud in a Bucket Day and at the end of the day’s play all entries were weighed and counted. Brenda Dunlop was announced as the winner with her bucket of spuds weighing in at 11.7 kilograms. By contrast the average bucket weighed in at around three kilograms.

“West Melton Social Bowls had an excellent start to the season on February 8th with a full green

and a perfect night,” Peter the competition is going to be commented. “The Underdogs interesting over the coming won on the night, but all teams weeks,” he concluded. posted really good scores so

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Joint winners of the Malvern Ladies Open Singles.

Left: Barbara Herrick and right: Lorraine Davis.

Winners of the Men's Club Championship Fours.

L to R: Bob Burnett, Al Douglas, John Pearce and Derrol Fitzgibbon.

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A major project to install traffic lights at the Masefield Drive/Rolleston Drive intersection in Rolleston is under way with completion expected in June 2018.

The works, include cycle lanes and footpaths (both separate and shared), as well as storm water work and road resurfacing. This is part of a comprehensive upgrade to future proof this busy area of Rolleston.

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said the upgrade will bring long-term benefits to the community.

“This is a major project in the Rolleston Town Centre Master Plan to vastly improve safety while providing for increased vehicle, cycle and pedestrian traffic through this busy intersection," he said.

"Although there will be some short term inconvenience to motorists, the new layout will bring improved safety and traffic flow. It also provides for traffic associated with the Christchurch Southern Motorway,” he explained.

Although both Rolleston Drive and Masefield Drive will remain open at all times, there will be some disruption to traffic during the construction period, with temporary lower speed limits and other restrictions such as lane shifts and stop/go controls.

A 30 km/h speed limit will be in place around the work site. Road users are asked to take

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care when driving through the site, follow on-site signage, and be alert to changes in traffic management.

• Construction will occur from 7am - 6pm, Monday to Sunday and overnight from 6pm - 6am, Sunday to Thursday.

Residents will be notified prior to night work.

• Works will have no planned impact on power, phone or internet, water or gas services.

• No-parking cones will be in place. The area is to be kept clear to allow enough space for traffic lanes and the work site.

• All works are subject to weather and on-site conditions.

• The bus stop in front of Countdown may need to be closed at times. A temporary bus stop will be available in front of 51 Rolleston Drive during these times.

Opus International Consultants Ltd have designed the new intersection layout, with Fulton Hogan Ltd awarded the construction contract. The total project cost, including design, construction and other work, is approximately $1.4 million.

The Discover team from Clearview School have gone to the dogs! Each week two dogs, Frosty (star of the movie Z for Zachariah), and Fergus, an 11 year old border collie, come to listen to children from HB5/6 read their books, as part of a Reading Dogs Programme. The dogs and their owners are members of the Selwyn Dog Training Club. These dogs are trained to work with children and can been seen each week at the

Rolleston Library as well, reading with the community.

The benefits of this programme are immense. Children enjoy reading to the dogs, they practice their reading books and they learn about caring for animals. Clutha (Fergus's sister, and Teacher Mrs Tansey's dog), also spends every Wednesday in Te Kakano, helping with all types of learning, including PE and maths.

A copy of the proposed new road layout is available at www.selwyn.govt.nz/roadingprojects Indie Sibbe enjoys being part of the Reading Dogs programme.

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EARLY DEADLINES FOR As the end of the tennis season is nigh it’s timely to reflect on the numerous hot and sunny Saturdays spent on the court.

In the junior competition, after round one, two of the teams were promoted to higher divisions; Rolleston Green moved up from Division 2 to Division 1, while Rolleston Blue moved up two grades from Division 4 to Division 2.

The Club’s High School girls team ‘Rolleston Silver’ is currently leading the competition

round, in Division 4, and both the Saturday teams and midweek Senior teams are competing well in their divisions.

It’s hoped a few of the teams will be able to top their competition and bring home a trophy.

The coaching programme, run

by Alan Adair, Adair is going very well and the children are improving every week while enjoying being out on the court.

It was reported that the senior Club champs was a hard-fought

day, with a lot of tired bodies at the end.

The results were: Mens Singles: Simon Lancaster Women’s Singles: Zoe Gilmore Men’s Doubles: Steve Eaton, Mark Harris Women’s Doubles: Janine Greenwood, Andrea Davidson Mixed Doubles: Ashton Kruger, Andrea Davidson The Club is now looking forward to the Junior Club Champs on Sunday, March 11th.

As the start of the 2018 Netball Netball Club (RNC) is currently trials and getting teams, season approaches Rolleston taking registrations, running umpires, coaches and managers ready for the forthcoming season.

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Windows are the one of the first points of entry for the Rolleston Netball Club spiders, through the weep holes and gaps around the Facebook page. frames. When we spray the inside of a house you must be out of the house for three to four hours and the house must be prepared. We do a walk around and check every house, before we treat it.

We do not spray inside with a back pack garden sprayer!

We use an electric machine that puts the product on at around about the same fineness as aerosol canned fly spray. Once the product is dry it is safe (that's why you have to be out three to four hours). Our spray will protect your home from whitetails, flies, all spiders, fleas and silver fish.

We do inside of over 50% of the homes we treat, and for flies that will take care of them for about twelve months.

So if you would like a free quote please call Spiderban.

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Design – Installation – Servicing Toro Irrigation Systems Lawns - Gardens Lifestyle Blocks - K-Line Irrigation Sports Grounds - Horticulture Trenching Free Quotes

Freeman Irrigation Ltd Phil & Kristie Hudson Free Phone: 0800 22 33 92 Website: www.freemanirrigation.co.nz Email: info@freemanirrigation.co.nz

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Professional Packing Service Local, Na onal & Interna onal Moves Complete Door to Door Service Secure Storage Available Full Comprehensive Insurance

Ph: 03 344 6164 Esales_Christchurch@graceremovals.co.nz

ACROSS THE STREET ACROSS THE WORLD THE BEST MOVES ARE MADE WITH GRACE

Brian and Rose - Spiderban North Canterbury.

Brian & Rose Walker We only use NZ made products that www.spiderban.com are proven to work!

0800 667 778 ‘Canterbury owned & operated since 2008’

We do NOT Tele-market!

NICK & YOLANDE HOWELL - YOUR LOCAL VETS IN ROLLESTON Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm

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Wednesday 7th March 2018 ALTERATIONS

COUNSELLING

BEV’S Clothing Alterations & Repairs. 6 Snowlea Place, Wilfield, West Melton. Phone 03 347 0703.

Health & Wellness Coaching

AUTOMOTIVE

Mental skills for anxiety, depression, stress... and coaching for weight management and health support.

Anna Dalzell 027 2711672 Darfield Business Hub www.change.net.nz

DOGS • WOF while you wait • Full mechanical

The old West Melton Community Centre remains standing proud alongside the developing new West Melton Community and Recreation Centre. Construction on the new building began at the end of September 2017 and is set to take around eleven months to complete. The new facility will include a main stadium with a full sized basketball court, meeting rooms, catering kitchen, Playcentre and Plunket facilities, Scout hall and youth area. The existing Centre will remain available for use until the new facility is open, and will be removed once this happens.

Photo: Jonathan Cullen.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PROACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON Whether living in a suburb, on a city block, in an apartment or on a rural property, there will be neighbours - and knowing them matters.

On the weekend of March 24th and 25th 2018, communities of all shapes and sizes across the country will be taking time out to get to know their neighbours.

The annual Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa, now in its ninth year, is a time for neighbours to celebrate their communities and get to know new neighbours.

This year the team at Neighbours’ Day have come up with some simple ways to connect, along with ways to get neighbours involved and what might be needed. Whether it’s a barbecue on the berm, or fiesta between the floors, there is a toolkit of ideas that are simple, cost effective and won’t take up lots of time at: www.neighbours dayaotearoa.co.nz “It is important for us to encourage people to think about who in their community isn’t connected, and how to make space for them to feel welcome,” said Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa spokesperson Cissy Rock.

Rock Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa is a collaborative campaign organised and supported by Lifewise, Inspiring Communities, The Mental Health Foundation, Christchurch Methodist Mission and New Zeaand Red Cross.

OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS We are a freestyle Martial Art, teaching in a fun & relaxed atmosphere

Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness and self-defence. We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm KICKBOXING: 15+yrs Fridays 7.30-8.30pm For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 324 2084 Facebook: Proactive Martial Arts Templeton/Papanui

TO REGISTER VISIT www.sporty.co.nz/malvernhockey as soon as possible!

Or for any queries please contact: president@malvernhockey.org.nz or secretary@malvernhockey.org.nz ALL AGES WELCOME

repairs and servicing on all makes and models of vehicles • 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into automotive servicing.

Jones Road Auto 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston Phone 347 4020

MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food.

Natural & wholesome.

Premium nutrition. Cost effective, NZ Made. No artificial colours or preservatives.

Frozen concentrate & biscuits.

Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 or 021 207 0421, mightymixorders@xtra.co.nz DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local W E D D I N G S , C i v i l U n i o n and lasts better. Springfield Ceremonies, Renewal of Quarry phone 318 4132.

Vows, Naming Ceremonies, FENCE HIRE Funerals & Unveilings.

Jenni Gibson phone/fax: 324 W E E D O N S F e n c e H i r e , 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089 Temporary fencing for jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz construction sites, events, www.celebrantservices.net.nz pool fencing etc. Long term/ short term hire. Great rates.

027 391 0966.

CHIMNEY CLEANING CELEBRANT

FENCING CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log -burners flue, check the SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in firebricks, baffles, air-tubes your area now. Lifestyle. and controls. We're experts Farm. Sheep. Cattle. Horse. on coal-ranges, also sweeping All types of animals. Fences. any sized open fire. We quote Yards. sheds. Arenas. and undertake repairs, flue Shelters. Runs. 27 years contract fencing. John is extensions and install bird available to help with design netting. 318 1514 or 0800 and planning. Phone Carol 224 464 Members NZHHA. PUBLIC NOTICES

& John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

FIREWOOD & COAL

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! ERpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Phone Rini 027 451 7300 FOR SALE

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WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

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Wednesday 7th March 2018 LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

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WINDOW REPAIRS

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PAINTING & DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Pain+ng and Decora+ng services!

Interior & Exterior Pain+ng & Plastering

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Mirrors Catdoors Splash Backs Retro Fit Double Glazing Insurance Repairs

Fully Qualified l Wallpapering Roof Pain ng l All work guaranteed Free Quotes.

Ph 03 318 4128

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

www.malvernglass.co.nz

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years in the glass industry.

Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas.

Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

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SITUATION WANTED

ROOF & house maintenance. SHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing.

A l l a s p e c t s c o v e r e d Got a broken glass window? including spouting, mortar, tiles, Insurance work, Pet doors, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. Mirrors, Retro Refits, General repairs. Please phone Single/Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 03 347 6702.

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SITUATION WANTED

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Interior Plaster Maintenance Renova!ons & New Homes Locally Owned & Operated 15 years Experience

Contact us today!

EvereP Sullivan Ph: 021 022 13500 E: chchplaterguy@gmail.com

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For all your Plumbing Requirements in the Christchurch and Selwyn District areas.

New Housing * Spouting * Roof Repairs * House Alterations * Hot Water Cylinders * Installing Solar Hot Water

● Residen al ● Commercial ● Heat Pump

STEVE TE HAARA PHONE: 347 3006 MOBILE: 027 243 6974 FAX: 347 3008 EMAIL: sleightplumbing@gmail.com

027 357 9401

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Upholsterer .

Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons Ph 03 980 4979

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Aerials/Dishes TV/DVR Set-up Wall Mounting Freeview/Decoders Cabling Phone Jacks

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Multi-room Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Installations of: TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi Fi

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 | 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS

Showerdomes Tiling Adrian’s Building Services (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Hea ng Installer 10+ years

Two 90-Year-Old Men, Mike And Joe, Have Been Lifelong Friends 021 732 331

When it's clear that Joe is dying, Mike visits him every day. One day Mike says, "Joe, we both loved rugby all our lives, and we played rugby on Saturdays together for so many years. Please do me one favour, when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there's football there." Joe looks up at Mike from his death bed," Mike, you've been my best friend for many years. If it's at all possible, I'll do this favour for you. Shortly aRer that, Joe passes on. At midnight a couple of nights later, Mike is awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to him, "Mike--Mike."

"Who is it? asks Mike si ng up suddenly. "Who is it?"

"Mike--it's me, Joe." "You're not Joe. Joe just died."

"I'm telling you, it's me, Joe," insists the voice. "Joe! Where are you?"

"In heaven", replies Joe. "I have some really good news and a liVle bad news."

"Tell me the good news first," says Mike.

"The good news," Joe says," is that there's rugby in heaven. BeVer yet, all of our old friends who died before us are here, too. BeVer than that, we're all young again. BeVer s ll, it's always spring me and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play rugby all we want, and we never get red."

That's fantas c," says Mike. "It's beyond my wildest dreams! So what's the bad news?

"You're on the team for this Saturday's match!