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Hororata teen riding high  by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Being awarded top Western horse rider in her age group brings Hororata teenager Lily BarrettPower one step closer to obtaining her ultimate dream of one day competing in the Olympics.

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 Darfield High School student Lily Barrett-Power from Hororata, who has received the New Zealand Western Riding Federation’s National Hi-Point Junior Youth award for 2013, with her horse Jo Calico

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Lily, a 13-year-old from Darfield High School, was awarded the New Zealand Western Riding Federation’s National HiPoint Junior Youth award for 2013.

“I was pretty excited. We travelled all over New Zealand doing Western riding,

from Auckland to near Bluff. My parents didn’t really believe it. They were happy and excited,” Lily said.

Western is a style of riding which originated from the United States of America and adapted from the way

cowboys ride in order to muster stock.

Lily also competes in English riding including dressage and show jumping.

Lily is a reserve for the Canterbury dressage team. continued on page 5 …

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Darfield home to world’s biggest milk drier

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 by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Thousands of Cantabrians attended the official opening of the world’s largest milk powder drier at Fonterra’s Darfield site.

The milk powder drier, which has the capacity to produce up to 30 metric tonnes of whole milk powder per hour, and 700 metric tonnes per day, was officially opened by Selwyn MP and Minister for the Environment, Amy Adams as part of a public open day on Saturday.

Fonterra’s director of New Zealand operations, Robert Spurway, said the completion of Darfield’s second stage was great for the local community and means that Fonterra can make the most of the co-operative’s milk produced in the South Island.

“Canterbury is New Zealand’s fastest-growing dairying region,” Mr Spurway said.

“The completion of Darfield Stage Two means that Fonterra can continue

to process the increasing milk volumes and meet the growing demand from customers around the world for quality New Zealand dairy nutrition,” Mr Spurway said.

“The milk powder produced at Darfield will be exported to more than 20 markets worldwide including the Middle East, China and Southeast Asia, offering Fonterra the opportunity to continue to build its global presence overseas.”

Fresh milk is collected from Fonterra’s farmer shareholders across Canterbury, delivered by tanker to Darfield, then processed into whole milk powder and packed into 25kg bags. These bags are then packed onto pallets, loaded into containers and delivered to port via the Darfield rail link. 

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 Minister for the Environment and Selwyn MP Amy Adams, centre, cuts the ribbon to open the milk powder drier in Darfield. Watching on are Fonterra director John Monaghan, left, and Fonterra’s Director of New Zealand Operations Robert Spurway

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Looking forward to 2014  by Diane Chesmar, chair, Selwyn Central Community Board

The members of the Selwyn Central Community Board feel very privileged to represent the people of the Selwyn Central area.

As a community board, our aim is to work collaboratively with council and the community to achieve desired goals for our community.

The community board is an advocate for the community to council, community groups and special interest groups.

One of the projects that this board is looking forward to in 2014 is continuing to investigate ways to reinvigorate/beautify the Rolleston Railway Station in collaboration with local community groups.

If you or your group is interested in working collaboratively on this project please do not hesitate to contact me to express your interest at Diane. chesmar@selwyn.govt.nz. As a board,

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we need to ensure that we keep in touch with the aspirations and aims of the different communities that make up the Selwyn Central area — we welcome any suggestions, issues or concerns that you may have. Either write to us via email or you can attend a board meeting.

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month with our meetings commencing at 4.30pm and the first 15 minutes of each meeting is available for members of the public to present any issues or concerns to the Board. If you wish to present at a board meeting please contact: board.secretary@selwyn.govt.nz, to advise us.

The Selwyn Central Community Board has a discretionary fund available to assist groups and individuals with small projects, please contact the above email and the board secretary will send you an application form, criteria etc.

Meetings of the Selwyn Central Community Board are public meetings and any member of the public is welcome to attend.

We — Diane, Bruce, Nicola and Alan — would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. 

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This will enable us to get closer to our communities and give help and guidance whenever we can.

At the Courtenay A&P Show we had a display and members were available to talk to the public. We found this very rewarding as it is always important to listen to people and help them whenever possible.

This year the board has again given Arbor Day grants to the eight primary schools in our area. We have also given grants to students for various interests they are pursuing. Castle Hill Village residents are constructing the Coal Pit Spur Track so we have been able to help them with this project.

The council now have staff from Assets, Community Services and

Environmental Services available at Darfield Service Centre for the community to approach if they have any issues. They will be in attendance, Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of the second and fourth week of the month.

I would like to thank you for the support that you give our Community Board and wish you all a safe and enjoyable Festive Season. 

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Xmas help wanted Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of the Darfield Township Committee as we ramp up preparations for another Darfield Xmas in the Park.

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The running of the event requires $7000 in funding. This year we have been fortunate to receive contributions from the Selwyn District Council, Malvern Community Board and the Four Winds Foundation.

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Help for Selwyn businesses The Selwyn District Business Hub in Rolleston was officially opened recently. The Record’s Kent Caddick caught up with Rolleston hub manager Paul Burbidge to find out what the hub can offer Selwyn businesses.

What is the Selwyn District Business Hub? The Selwyn District Business Hub is a new concept, to change the way small to medium sized businesses perceive and utilise professional business support services in Selwyn and throughout New Zealand.

To explain my vision for the district business hubs my mind goes straight to an old saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. Now think  Paul Burbidge is the manager of the newly formed Selwyn District Business Hub of the district business hubs as professional business support village mentoring — the list goes on and on. and your business as your child.

The study identified well over 80% of Most of the globally successful business owners had very little or zero entrepreneurs and companies on the management training or assistance planet all utilise one similar business within any of the services above prior to strategy that has proven to be incredibly starting or purchasing a business. What successful. However, as we researched people know they generally know very medium sized and smaller companies, well, but how can you know what you this incredibly successful business don’t know, unless someone tells you.

The district business hubs are strategy starts to diminish.

The goal of the district business hubs designed to deliver specialised is to reignite this incredibly successful information for specific areas within business strategy for small to medium your business as people make the best sized companies throughout New decisions based on the best information.

Zealand, starting right here in Selwyn.

In the medical industry they have GPs (General Practitioners) to provide Why was it set up?

In March 2012 the New Zealand a general overview and when a tricky or Institute of Automotive Management challenging situation is identified, the (NZIAM) established an office in GP will usually refer you to a specialist Rolleston to assist the automotive in that field. The district business hubs repair industry in Canterbury. We erected have business specialists covering all signage presenting professional support the above areas.

The study also identified most small services and business mentoring etc.

Every week we have been approached to medium sized businesses didn’t by business owners and managers know where to go or who to trust for from other industries seeking business business support. The regional and assistance in one area or another. national studies had a very similar However, NZIAM is a members based result, identifying a need for local and industry specific organisation. So professional business support for small we were forced to either refer people to medium sized businesses throughout elsewhere or respectfully decline New Zealand.

What benefits does it have for to assist.

In March this year NZIAM completed a Selwyn businesses?

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Hororata teen riding high “Show jumping is my favourite.

You’ve got to think lots and it’s more complex. Because it’s a smaller course the jumps come up really quickly.”

Lily lives with her family on a fiveacre property at Hororata and is surrounded by animals.

She has been riding horses since she was five years old. Taking care of horses is a major part of her day.

“In the morning I wake up and go and feed them. As soon as I get home from school I ride them for up to three hours, an hour for each horse.

“I spend this time training them and working on their fitness and practising stuff I need to do at shows.

I take them down to the new jumps at the Hororata domain. Then I feed them. They take a lot of looking after.”

“I go to shows every weekend.

Some shows last for three days. I

 Lily Barrett-Power from Hororata with the rosette she was awarded for top New Zealand junior Western rider

don’t get much time off. I have to ask in advance if I want a weekend off. I enjoy it a lot otherwise I wouldn’t do it. I want to go to the Olympics. Show jumping is my main goal.”

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Selwyn teachers encouraged New chair named to apply for PM awards for Ravensdown

Selwyn MP Amy Adams is encouraging local teachers to apply for the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

“Our teachers play a huge role in our children’s educational success, and we need to recognise and encourage their contribution,” Ms Adams said.

“The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards aim to do just that. They celebrate the people in our communities delivering the best teaching to children — those who raise the bar that bit higher.

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“The awards cover early childhood education, all the way through to secondary schooling, and collaboration with tertiary providers and employers to create pathways for our young people.”

The four main categories are excellence in governing, excellence in leading, excellence in teaching and learning, and excellence in engaging.

The category winners will receive $20,000, and the supreme winner will receive an additional $30,000.

“I encourage people or groups to apply now,” Ms Adams said.

“We have a lot of talented people in the Selwyn electorate and I have witnessed this first-hand during visits to many of our local schools.”

Entry forms are available at www.pmawards.education.govt.nz.

Entries close on March 31, 2014 and finalists will be announced the following month. 

Mr Henderson, who was elected to the board in 2004, will take over from Bill McLeod after February’s board meeting.

“Early this year the board discussed a succession plan for the chairman’s position, but given the progress we have made, we feel the time is now right for a new person to continue Ravensdown’s road to recovery and ensure delivery of the value and services our shareholders require,” Mr McLeod said.

“Sales are ahead of last year, debt is down and we are making progress in ensuring farmers keep pace with the demands of modern farming through  John Henderson will take up the chairmanship of Ravensdown early next year new initiatives such as our environmental services division and this year, to get back on track. The continued research and development.” sales of our loss-making operations John Henderson said the change will in Western Australia and South provide continuity moving ahead, as Australia are close to completion and ‘The voice of your community’ Ravensdown faces the double challenge the refocus on our core business online of helping farmers increase productivity is continuing. while addressing concerns around the “As part of our strategic review, we’re environmental impact of intensive also looking at our internal organisation farming, especially dairying. and how we can best structure ourselves “We confronted our situation to meet the needs of our shareholders,” and have taken significant steps Mr Henderson said. 

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Big plans for little school Selwyn events benefit  by Belinda Cullen-Reid

There are currently some big changes happening at Greendale Primary School with a new principal, changed school layout and upgraded internet technology.

A large somewhat wasted space in the middle of the school is to be converted into a ‘break out’ space for students to do independent work, a teacher aide room and a redesigned office space, according to out-going principal Mathew Thompson.

“We’re going to have a middle space which is productive and efficient,” Mr Thompson said.

New desks, heat pumps, shade sail and an upgraded school pool pump have  Harriet Thompson tries out one of Greendale School’s new iPad Air tablets already been installed.

As part of ongoing upgrades in can demonstrate their work to the class. technology, wireless internet has “The high school is offering digital been installed and is accessible from classes. I wanted my students to be throughout the school. New fibre cable ready for those classes.” has been installed for high speed There has been considerable roll internet which the school has signed growth in the two-classroom school over up with the government for and hopes the last few years.

“I anticipate the school becoming to have in place in 2014.

The very latest iPad Air tablets just a three-classroom school. That could arrived at the school with enough for happen in the next five years.” every student in the senior room.

The school will also see a change “These are brand new into the of head with Mr Thompson leaving this country. They are lighter and faster. year for a teaching position in Brunei.

Every child in the class can sit down “The board are currently looking for a and have an iPad.” new principal. It’s a fantastic opportunity.

Mr Thompson said the iPads are The children are unbelievably good. wirelessly connected to the classroom’s There’s an incredibly supportive board interactive whiteboard so that students and PTA.” 

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from council funding  by Kent Caddick

Seventeen community events have been granted funding by Selwyn District Council through its new Events Fund.

The fund was advertised for the first time in September and supports events held in Selwyn which are open to the public, attract local, regional and international visitors and benefit and promote the district.

A wide range of events received funding, including Darfield’s Country Xmas in the Park, the Hororata Highland Games, Rolleston Community Fireworks Night, Children’s Day, the Selwyn Half Marathon, the New Zealand Young Farmers Competition, the Lincoln University Dairy Farm Open Day and Earth Hour events.

“As our population grows there are an increasing number of events happening in Selwyn which help make our district a great place to live in and attract people to come and visit,” council’s community services manager Lesley Symington said.

“Events are often organised by community organisations and the council is pleased to be able to support their work through the Events Fund.”

Just under $30,000 was handed out during this funding round leaving just over $17,000 in the Events Fund and this funding will be re-advertised in early 2014.

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Cushions can be made from almost any fabric these days and often the most coveted are made from other handcraft works like cross stitch, knitting or crochet and possibly handed down from another generation. Cushions can have flat side seams, contrast piped edges, luxury bead trims, fringe trims or even ruffles or bows.

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Cushions can have all sorts of opening styles: zip, button, envelope, ties and tassels are the most favoured these days, and the filling inside them can also vary from a quality feather inner to a cheaper, plain Dacron fill.

Some people find cushions of any description so annoying to deal with, they avoid them at all lengths. Most men raise their eyes to the ceiling when faced with numerous cushions to remove from a bed before being able to get into it.

Leather couches and chairs do not like cushions, in any fabric, as the slide off so easily — cushions that are used outside and have not been designed to meet the changing weather elements will deteriorate very quickly. So, do the homework before purchasing or getting some made.

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But could you imagine life without cushions?

Bedrooms look totally loved and complete when the beds are fully dressed with Euro cushions contrasting against the pillows and perhaps a wee breakfast cushion or two in a WOW fabric, completing the stage. All have a purpose and should be used as such.

Couches look naked without a few cushions at least and this is where it is so important to get the texture, shape, pattern, colour and numbers so right.

Uneven numbers work best and mix up the shape and pattern to maximise the effect with your own personal style.

Statement armchairs, chairs and benches do not always need to be dressed with a co-ordinating cushion or two.

Understanding that some designer chairs are never meant to be sat upon regularly, these are the ‘maverick’ pieces that mark your ‘interior style’, and the upholstery fabric or framework materials alone may be enough.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Lee-Ann Turner is the latest addition to The Record’s sales force and also one of the most experienced.

Lee-Ann has been involved in community newspaper sales for almost a decade.

Beginning as a sales consultant for a North Canterbury community newspaper Lee-Ann has risen through the ranks to become the Team Leader, a position she has now accepted with The Record.

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As Team Leader Lee-Ann provides support and direction to other members of The Record’s sales team, while at the same time providing advertisers with expert advice on marketing and promotions.

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Kiwi ingenuity improving children’s learning Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, formerly The Correspondence School, has launched an online learning community for its students and their families called Storypark.

Storypark is an online space where children’s learning can be shared and commented on by selected members.

It has been successfully piloted by Te Kura this year by some of the school’s early childhood education students and families and will be rolled out in 2014 to a much wider group.

Te Kura early childhood teacher Helen McConnell says an important part of Storypark is that it is a private learning environment.

“Only family-selected people involved can share learning stories and support parents and children. We’re already getting great feedback from parents and creating results that were impossible to achieve without Storypark,” Peter Dixon co-founder of Storypark, says the ability to engage the family around the child’s learning builds stronger families and supports the child through their experiences in education.

“For rural families or for families with special circumstances, this sense of closeness is incredibly beneficial,” Mr Dixon says.

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story or add their own story. Of the benefits experienced by families, inclusion of family members who live too far away to be involved in day to day experiences is one of the most helpful.

The Baker family, part of the Te Kura trial, say all their family love Storypark as they now feel involved in the children’s learning.

“Nan and Granddad in Wellington have just sent an email saying how much they are enjoying the stories. Storypark is really special for our relatives overseas as there is only so much I have time for in letters or emails.

“Now Great Nanny and Uncle Tim and Grandma say they are learning so much more about Jazmine and Ilana’s life on the other side of the world.“ Storypark has users in more than 45 countries worldwide which reflects the international nature of modern life.

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15g slivered macadamia nuts or almonds 50g plain white flour (not self raising)

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Method Place the fruits and nuts into a bowl, then drizzle liberally with lemon zest and juice. Pour a large measure (about 100ml or a full shot glass) of brandy or cognac over the mix. Cover, and stand overnight.

Next day, place this mixture and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix lightly, taking care not to ‘bruise’ the fruit

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pieces. Line your pudding tin with baking paper, and pour the completed mixture in. Seal the top with more baking paper and a layer of foil, as tight as possible.

The trick is not just to steam the pudding, but to be able to lift it from the pan when it’s done!

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Then cover and bring the water to the

boil. Once the water has boiled, turn it down to a simmer, and wait for 5 hours as the pudding steams. Top up the water as necessary!

After this process, the ‘handle’ you’ve made makes it easy to bring the pudding basin out of the water. Cool it, wrap it in greaseproof paper and foil, and let it mature in a cool dark place for as long as possible.

Steam for 2 hours before serving as before, and don’t forget lashings of brandy cream or a flambé brandy coating to make this seasonal treat complete. 

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By now you will be busy looking forward to Christmas, family, and having some summer fun. Try to relax and enjoy, but it is still a busy time in the garden.

Special attention • Weeding is essential this month.

Don’t let unnecessary weeds take valuable water supplies from your vegetables and herbs. Work around the stems of plants with a long-handled hoe.

• Mound up the earth around potato plants to give the nodules a chance to sprout and also around Florence fennel, leeks and kumara.

• Cut back flowers from angelica and coriander. Many plants will try to seed this month, so remove the flowers before they become unusable.

• Watering is very important. Keep watering every day or set up an efficient irrigation system. Mulch around all plants using pea straw, grass clippings, stones or bark. A good layer of mulch will save precious plants from the dry summer heat.

Sow • Sow seeds for beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, cauliflower, celery, courgettes, cress, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, leek, lettuce, mustard, parsnip, peas, pumpkins, radish, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, sweetcorn, tomatoes and turnips.

Transplant • Beetroot, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, cauliflower, courgettes, cucumber, kumara, lettuce, onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb, shallots and silver beet seedlings.

• Plant fresh summer herbs like basil, chives, parsley and thyme in containers by your back door.

Fertilise • As plants are being harvested, make sure you replenish the soil with compost.

• Fertilise pumpkin and squash with liquid fertiliser. Make a brew of rotted animal manure, nettles and rotted seaweed. Steep together and drain.

Pour over all plants throughout the summer to give moisture and growth.

Harvest • Broad beans, broccoli, cabbage, dwarf beans, lettuce, onions, early potatoes, radish, silver beet and tomatoes.

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We consider our role as Community Board members for the Malvern area as a real privilege and we are always interested to hear your views or concerns.

We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to all new residents.

Please keep safe over the festive period.

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The renovations are now complete and I am so proud to present her. Attention to every detail has been paid by the vendors to complete this renovation.

The French doors welcome you to the smell of fresh paint and newly laid carpet. The kitchen is modern and very functional and a bay window displays the large rear section.

I am enjoying the display of the old-fashioned roses in full bloom at present. The yard is fenced and awaiting your arrival.

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CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 15 December

Malvern Anglican Parish — St Ambrose, Sheffield 8.00am. Trinity, Darfield with Sunday School 9.30am. http://malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.com 03 317 9079 The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin.

St Paul’s Anglican — West Melton 6.30pm Holy Communion Rev Gerard Benzie. Bible Study Mondays 7.30pm, Tuesdays 7pm, - Prayer support. Penny 03 347 8139, Colin & Gail 03 347 8443.

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Parish of Hororata Anglican —Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 0858. St John’s, Hororata 9.30am. St Andrew’s, Glentunnel 11.00am. www.hororataparish.co.nz.

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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 Carols at Springfield.

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 for the Week: He shall be great and shall be called The Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His Father David. And He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of His kingdom there shall be no end. Luke 1:32-33

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