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They were remembered u by Kent Caddick

The number of people attending ANZAC Day services around Selwyn continues to grow according to the Paparua and Templeton Returned and Services Association.

Red Bus extends West Melton trial run The Red Bus company is extending the trial period for its proposed new service …

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Wings and wheels over Darfield

A flyover by a RNZAF Strikemaster and demonstrations by fire crews were among the highlights …

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What you need to know about alpacas West Melton’s Nic Cooper has been farming alpacas for 25 years …

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p RSA members ready to lay wreaths at the Darfield War Memorial

Paparua and Templeton RSA President Brendan Muir, who attended the dawn service at Burnham Military Camp, said the numbers were up both at Burnham and Templeton where he went.

“The feedback we are getting is that the number of people attending services across the district has increased. I think some of that can be put down to the significance of this year as marking 100 years since the outbreak of World War One. “There has been a change in the age dynamics of those attending with a lot more families with young children.

Schools are supporting Poppy Day and are generating interest in the younger generation.

“We would like to thank all those who turned up this year to mark this occasion and all those volunteers who helped make everything run so smoothly.”

Mr Muir said this year kicks off what is going to be five years of significant recognition for the over 18,000 New Zealanders who lost their lives in WWI which will culminate in the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day in 2018.

For more on this year’s ANZAC Day services around Selwyn see Page 7. ¢

p Nikitia Smith plays the Last Post and Reveille at the ANZAC Day service in Rolleston

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p The Selwyn Youth band was in full swing during the ANZAC Day service in Rolleston. The band made up of members from Selwyn schools played the national anthem, accompanied singer Bev Sands-Platt for the Anzac hymn, and three members of the band, Mikayla Gillespie, Nikita Smith and Danni Robson, played the Last Post and Reveille during the raising and lowering of the New Zealand flag during the service.

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Red Bus extends West Melton trial run

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u by Kent Caddick

u by Belinda Cullen-Reid

The Red Bus company is extending the trial period for its proposed new service between West Melton and Christchurch.

It’s the public’s turn to have their say on the future shape of the Selwyn District with a consultation period beginning on the Draft District Development Strategy.

The strategy covers a range of issues across the district, according to Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe. These include future commercial and residential land, and what facilities, infrastructure and services will be required in both urban and rural areas.

“The strategy includes a number of proposals which include developing area plans for Darfield and Leeston which would identify where shops, businesses and community facilities could be located in the future.”

Mayor Coe said as the district’s population was expected to grow from approximately 45,000 to in advance of 74,000 by 2031 council wants to ensure the district remains prosperous and people are able to

p The Red Bus from Christchurch pulls into West Melton on its afternoon run

Following public feedback in February the company agreed to trial a new Christchurch to West Melton afternoon service to complement the existing daily Darfield to Christchurch run. The trial run was due to finish on May 2.

However, Red Bus chief executive Paul McNoe said they are extending the trial West Melton service by a least another month.

“We have been encouraged by the response by patrons to the new service and appreciate that support but it is borderline as to whether the service is viable.

“We are hoping by extending the trial a few more will take up the opportunity.”

Mr McNoe said it does take some time for patronage to build up on a new service.

“When we first established the Darfield to Christchurch service it did take a while for patronage to build up

but now it is a well-used service.” He said they are looking to extend the afternoon service beyond West Melton, possibly as far as Darfield, but there are other factors which come into play in regard to that.

“To make it viable we need to ensure the bus is back in Christchurch in time for the scheduled Darfield return leg and at the moment with all the disruptions to roading in Christchurch that is proving difficult.”

He believed once the new central bus exchange was operational that may prove less of a problem.

“Ultimately it will be the number of people using the West Melton service which will determine whether the service becomes permanent.”

The afternoon service won’t be running over the school holidays and will resume on Monday, May 5 for the extended trial period. ¢

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“A focus for the strategy is also on encouraging self-sufficiency within Selwyn so that more businesses and services are available locally so people don’t have to travel to Christchurch.”

Meetings will be held around the district during April and May including Darfield, Dunsandel, Springfield, Glentunnel and Rolleston.

A summary document and submission forms can be viewed online at www. selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay. Public submissions will close on June 6. ¢

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Our places, our people How to find a Justice of the Peace u by Maree Gallagher, Selwyn CAB

If you’ve ever had to make a statutory declaration, or post an application which required proof of ID, chances are you would have needed the services of a Justice of the Peace (JP).

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You can also try searching the website of the Royal Federation of NZ Justices’ Associations Inc. If a JP has a mobile phone, it will be listed — so you can text them to arrange a meeting time and place which suits both of you.

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Board approves Motocross club for Selwyn youngsters plan to fix car park u by Belinda Cullen-Reid

u by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Selwyn youngsters now have the opportunity to give motocross a go thanks to the recently formed Canterbury Mini Motocross Club.

The Malvern Community Board has given the green light to a concept plan for remedial work on the newly built Darfield Medical Centre car park which will cost around $80,000.

p Trying out the new motocross track near Darfield, which is the main venue for the newly formed Canterbury Mini Motocross Club

The club has a track in development near Darfield where it plans to hold regular monthly club events.

They also have tracks available to them near Rolleston and in North Canterbury said club spokesperson Dion Wiremu.

“We’ve spent around $5,000 so far developing the Darfield track. It’s still not finished. It’s going good. We know we’ve got probably the best kids’ track in the South Island,” Mr Wiremu said.

In operation for just two months the Selwyn based club already has 36 registered members and is attracting

interest from young motocross enthusiasts from Greta Valley to Timaru.

“We saw there was a need for it. It’s difficult to find places for kids to ride, so we decided to start our own club.”

The club is open to children from four to twelve years of age, with both introductory and racing classes.

Mr Wiremu said safety is a big part of the clubs culture and they were looking to run training camps in the future.

“The focus is 100% around kid’s safety. You love your children and want them to be in safe situations.” ¢

p Around $80,000 is needed to fix the recently built Darfield Medical Centre car park

The medical centre building which was officially opened in March had attracted criticism from some members of the community about the car park design and size, according to Community board chairperson Jenny Gallagher.

“People thought it was too tight to turn around and the car parks were too small,” Mrs Gallagher said.

Selwyn District Council property services co-ordinator Rob Allen said

detailed designs were currently being drawn up by council.

“Rough cost estimates based on this concept plan have been provided by council’s roading section and these are in the region of $80,000,” Mr Allen said.

“The cost of the works will be known when the tenders close. This will then be reported to the community board and council for final sign-off for the works to proceed.” ¢

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Wings and wheels over Darfield u by Kent Caddick

A flyover by a RNZAF Strikemaster and demonstrations by Christchurch Airport fire crews and local fire fighters were among the highlights of this year’s Wings and Wheels over Darfield.

The biennial event is run by the Sheffield Fire Brigade as a fundraiser and this year’s funds will go to help them finish building a shed for training purposes in the winter and to house their support vehicle, and for communication equipment.

The Sheffield Fire Brigade attends around 60 emergency calls a year, according to Fire Chief Nev Croy. He said around 70% of calls were medical

or motor vehicle accidents. The other 30% were fire or calls for other types of assistance.

Winged machines included a Tiger Moth aeroplane, gliders and helicopters along with hot air balloons took to the skies above Darfield while on the ground those attending got close to a wide range of four-wheeled transportation including vintage cars, tractors and trucks and more modern vehicles. ¢ p A low pass by a RNZAF Strikemaster was one of the highlights of the day

p An Excalibur two-door Phaeton, one of only 91 built was one of the more unique vehicles on display

p A replica WWI aeroplane was a timely reminder of the fighting machines of the Great War which began 100 years ago

Remembering the Selwyn fallen u by Kent Caddick

They came from all over Selwyn to pay their respects to New Zealanders who died in the service of their country on ANZAC Day. From the dawn service at Burnham Military Camp to services at small Selwyn townships like Glentunnel, Sheffield and Hororata tributes were paid to those who fought and died in the two world wars and other conflicts like the Boer and Vietnam wars.

Light rain fell as the parade begun in Rolleston but cleared to allow the service to run unhindered. The service was led by Deputy Mayor Sarah

Walters and among those who spoke were Selwyn MP Amy Adams and Lt. Samuel Platt from Bravo Company, 2/1 Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

Over 500 turned out in Darfield for a service held at the local war memorial where wreaths were placed by RSA members and community leaders in a service replicated in the small townships around the district. ¢

p A piper leads the parade into the Darfield War Memorial

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What you need to know about alpacas u by Belinda Cullen-Reid

West Melton’s Nic Cooper has been farming alpacas for 25 years, after buying his first alpaca on impulse at an auction.

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Nic said alpacas are low maintenance.

He gets his herd shorn once a year and each fleece yields enough fibre to knit three or four jerseys.

“They’re a lot easier than sheep.

There’s no dagging or dipping. They’re more intelligent — they’ll work with you and they eat less than a sheep,” Nic said.

Alpaca require plenty of fresh water and need inoculations every six months.

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p The alpaca fibre is used to make many spun and knitted products and is sometimes mixed with other fibres, such as yak in Nepal

of an alpaca is around twenty years with females being productive until they are fourteen to fifteen years old.

Farmers need to watch out for parasitic worms, especially this autumn when parasites are rife.

“You need to make sure the parasite load is not getting out of control,” he said.

While alpacas are friendly and curious animals, which can be taken for a walk with a lead, Nic said they don’t like to be touched.

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Nic said alpacas were generally well behaved, though they can become over excited when food is present.

Spitting is something reserved for asserting their position in the pecking order.

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During the next 100 years with the world population expanding out of control, the fight for access to fresh water supplies could cause water wars. It is predicted that Egypt, whose population is 68 million could reach 97 million by 2025.

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In China with 1.26 billion, the water table is dropping one metre per year due to over-pumping and the Chinese admit that 300 cities are running short of water.

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In India, with 1 billion people, key aquifers are being over-pumped, and

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In New Zealand we believe we are water-rich. The last thing we can imagine is that our fresh water supply could be threatened.

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Synlait Milk managing director Dr John Penno said overall they were pleased with the development of the business.

“Higher than forecast earnings and strategic positioning continues to reinforce the confidence we have in our future,” Dr Penno said.

“With a favourable product mix and an increasing amount of product sold into value-added applications we expect our milk powder and cream products business to outperform our initial public offer projections in 2014.

“Despite it being clear that we will not meet our infant formula and nutritional volume targets for this financial year, we remain confident of meeting our long term objectives.”

Dr Penno said that during the first half of this financial year they have made good progress with their target first tier multinational customers.

“As a result we expect to be supplying infant formula ingredients and finished

p Synlait managing director Dr John Penno is confident in the future direction of the Selwyn company

products to four of our six target customers in 2015.

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Planning and planting an orchard u by Judy McDonald

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Planning It’s important to look at the conditions you have on your property before beginning planting, because it’s easier to work with the natural patterns of your land than against them. Study air flow, water flow, orientation to the sun, and where the prevailing winds and frost come from.

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Thinking about the mature height of each tree is also important. Tall trees need to be positioned so they don’t shade other trees.

To minimise grass and weed growth, use heavy mulching with organic material (a mixture of lawn clippings and dry leaves is good), applied during the wettest possible conditions to enhance soil moisture retention.

Plant a ‘herbal ley’ which includes plantain, red clover, chicory, yarrow etc for their nutritive value and companion planting — for example dahlias are helpful near apple trees because

they harbour earwigs which eat codlin moth caterpillars.

The final word on the subject of grass and weeds is don’t panic. Grasses only grow to a certain height and then fall over in autumn. As long as you clear around young trees and avoid fire hazards, they won’t do much damage to your orchard.

Water conservation in the orchard is very important, especially if you don’t have a stream or bore available and are relying on rainwater.

It’s very helpful to have storage tanks located as close to the top of your slope as possible. You can also use the ancient technique of building swales which is essentially small ditches like miniature terraces which retain water on the slope. And mulch heavily with organic

p Apples are a reliable tree to have in any orchard. Plant a variety of apples that are good to cook with and ones that are great to eat straight from the tree

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Always investigate what cultivars grow well in your area before planting.

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Phone Steve 027 549 9818 or email stephen.anderson@xtra.co.nz Farm Services

CALF, PIG, horse & chook meal. 14% protein, 13% ME. Available in any quantities. Dunsandel area. Please call 027 392 7543.

Property Maintenance CHIMNEY SWEEP. Servicing the Selwyn district.

Weekends a speciality. Phone Rodney Carr 03 324 2999 a/h.

MALVERN WASTE SOLUTIONS, rubbish and recycling, domestic, commercial, skip hire, functions, locally owned and operated. Phone 03 318 7407. www.mws.co.nz.

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A milk harvester position is available from 1 August, to assist with daily milking on a part time basis, approx 15 hrs/wk. Good shed hygiene and work ethic essential, able to work as part of a team.

TRACTOR DRIVER/FENCER

We require a person with good skills in fencing and tractor work, must have experience with stock and machinery and general R&M, to help out on our dairy farm near Kirwee. Hours would be 25 to 35 hours per week according to the season.

For enquiries on either of these positions, please email your application to: Eldon at eldon176@hotmail.com or phone on 027 471 1890.

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SERVICES LTD • Pump out septic tanks/Grease traps • Service contracts/Maintenance reports • Bulk sludge removal/Dewatering • Hire Portable loos • Waterblasting & Camera Investigations Ph 03 318 8609

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BE FIRE SAFE THIS WINTER Public Notices

CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 4th May Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am St Peter’s, Springfield. 8.00am Trinity, Darfield. 9.30am St Ambrose, Sheffield with Sunday School. 5.00pm St George’s, Kirwee with Guest Rev Michelle Collins-Wongkee. 03 317 9079 The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin. http://malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.com.

St Paul’s Anglican — West Melton — 9.45am Family Service. Bible Study Monday and Tuesday 7.30pm - Prayer support.

Penny 347 8139, Colin & Gail 347 8443.

Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. - Union Service & Sunday School 9.30am, Revd P Harris. Catholic Mass 5.00pm. Contact Secretary Lynette 347 4599 lynlen50@hotmail.com.

Parish of Hororata Anglican — 9.30am St John’s, Hororata. 11.00am St Andrew’s, Glentunnel. www.horortaparish.co.nz Rev Jenni Carter 318 0858.

Darfield Catholic Church — Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to the church newsletter. Parish Priest: Fr Paulo Filoiai’i 03 342 9763. Email: hornbyparish@xtra.co.nz Hornby Presbytery.

Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309.

Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am West Melton. 11.00am Halkett. Pastor available Tuesday 9.30–12.30 Pastor: Daniel Fone, 03 347 7509, Youth Leader: Sage Harris 03 980 2296 Ext 217.

Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Brent Richardson 03 347 4007, Youth leader: Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nz.

Darfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pastor: Paul Cossey, 03 318 8688, Youth Pastor: Sam Broughton 027 223 8345.

Malvern Co-Operating Parish — 9.30am Trinity, Darfield.

Glentunnel Chapel — Sunday 10.30am Worship & Communion, 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548. www.glentunnel.org.nz.

Mountain View Community Church — 17 North Terrace, Darfield Sunday Service 6.30pm, Prayer 6.00pm, Pastors: Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340.

Rolleston Church — 10am Family Service. 7pm Rolleston Encounter. Cornerstone Kids during morning service.

Cornerstone Youth in the Lounge Friday 7-9pm All meetings held at the Rolleston Community Centre, 94 Rolleston Drive, Administration contact: Nikki @ 03 347 8716, admin@rollestonchurch.co.nz. www.rollestonchurch.co.nz Verse of the Week: The Lord has been mindful of us, He will bless us, He will bless the house of Israel, He will bless the house of Aaron. Psalm 115:12

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