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Claims CPW investment will speed rebuild  by Kent Caddick

Claims Canterbury’s earthquake rebuild will be fast-tracked by investment in Selwyn’s $375 million Central Plains Water irrigation scheme are being rejected by Green MP Eugenie Sage.

Two ears to hear with A Rolleston mother is overjoyed at the announcement the Government will now fund two cochlear implants for children …

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Firefighter beats injury for fundraiser

Darfield volunteer fireman Philip Hunt had the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge on his bucket list …

P5  Hororata primary school students had their chance to mingle with Prime Minister John Key at the recent Central Plains Water Enhancement Scheme sod turning at Heatherlea farm in Hororata. The Prime Minister presented the students with safety vests, sponsored by CPW. Back row (from left): Prime Minister John Key, Grant Borrie from Fulton Hogan/John Holland JV, Rob Gilmour from Downer Group, Rodney Booth Chairperson of the Hororata Board of Trustees. Front row: Hororata primary school students Charlie Blackburn, Oliver Blackburn (obscured), Blake Booth and Hamish Thornley

Selwyn retains top spot

For the second year running, Selwyn has been named as the district with the strongest economy in NZ …

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IrrigationNZ chief executive officer Andrew Curtis made the claim following Crown Irrigation Investments decision to make a $6.5million investment in CPW for a period of five years.

Prime Minister John Key travelled to Hororata last week to turn the first sod on the project signalling the beginning of the stage one construction phase of the irrigation scheme costing around $185 million.

Mr Curtis said the Crown Irrigation investment will provide the CPW scheme’s backers with much needed financial certainty.

“We’re excited and heartened by this news as CPW, like many other prospective irrigation schemes, has been in development for some years and its farmer-backers and the Selwyn community will be relieved to finally see the scheme proceed.

“Cantabrians will see a faster rebuild now because agriculture, more than any other New Zealand industry, has the potential to pay for the infrastructure Christchurch and the wider region still desperately needs.

“At the same time, the CPW irrigation scheme has the potential to create hundreds of new down-stream jobs and businesses. continued on page 4 …

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 NZ First MP Denis O’Rourke, left, and Selwyn district Mayor Kelvin Coe catch up at the sod turning for the Central Plains Water scheme in Hororata. Mr O’Rourke, a former Christchurch City Councillor, has been involved with the CPW scheme since 2000 when he was appointed the city council’s representative on the CPW Enhancement Steering Committee and has continued to serve as trustee and chairman since then.

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Two ears to hear with West Melton pop  by Belinda Cullen-Reid

A Rolleston mother is overjoyed at the announcement the Government will now fund two cochlear implants for children with pronounced hearing loss.

Teresa Monaghan’s fouryear-old son Dylan was first diagnosed with hearing loss when he was two. Over a year ago Dylan received a cochlear implant under the former scheme which only allowed for one fully funded implant, although he had progressive hearing loss in both ears.

Mrs Monaghan said she was so relieved when the announcement was made the Minsitry of Health would be funding implants for both ears.

“I was so excited when I heard. Dylan’s speech will benefit and he’ll cope better in noisy situations.

Having two hearing ears is safer, so that he knows which directions sounds are coming from.”

Mrs Monaghan has not yet heard when Dylan will receive his second implant, which is available to children under 6-years-  Four-year-old Dylan Monaghan of Rolleston is now in line to have a second cochlear implant to assist with his hearing loss old who currently have one implant.

“He is happier. His spoken language She hoped it would come well in is way better. He used to be quite advance of him starting school in withdrawn. He’s happy to communicate January next year as this would help with people.

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“We knew to give Dylan the best She said Dylan’s quality of life benefit he needs to hear with two ears,” has already greatly improved by his Mrs Monaghan said.  first implant.

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 by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Resource consent has been granted for West Melton’s pop up winebar and café subject to a number of conditions.

 West Melton’s new pop up winebar and cafe takes shape

Selwyn District Council approved company West Melton Three Limited’s application to establish the business next to the West Melton Tavern for a maximum of 18 months. A liquor licence is yet to be approved.

Rosie Flynn, team leader of consents at Selwyn District Council said the consent process had not been open for public consultation, but around half a dozen neighbours to the business had been asked for written consent and all had given it.

Ms Flynn said it was the responsibility of the applicants, West Melton Three

Limited, to obtain written consent from neighbouring properties.

“The only concern I originally got was from the lessee of the tavern. He was concerned at how it was going to affect his business,” Ms Flynn said.

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Claims CPW investment will speed rebuild “On the back of this announcement the prospects for the region look much brighter,” Mr Curtis said.

However, Green MP Eugenie Sage, a former Environment Canterbury councillor who stood in the Selwyn electorate at the last general election, said it was an overstatement to claim that irrigation and agricultural intensification is paying for the rebuild of Christchurch.

“By spending $80 million on subsidising irrigation including $6 million on CPW the Government is subsidising more water pollution.

“CPW will benefit agribusiness irrigators but cost the community and the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers and groundwater because of reduced flows and freshes as well as increased pollution, particularly nitrate leaching.

“Par liament’s environmental watchdog , the Parliamentar y Commissioner for the Environment predicts an on-going deterioration in water quality in many catchments across New Zealand because of large scale land use change.

“The seven-fold increase in dairying in Canterbury over the last 20 years and a permissive land and water management regime has seen increasing nitrate concentrations in more than 25% of bores monitored by Canterbury Regional Council, less than half (48%) of 202 monitored groundwater bores free of any E. coli detections, more frequent algal blooms in local rivers making them unswimmable in summer, and above average rates of waterborne diseases from campylobacter, giardia and cryptosporidium.”

Ms Sage said until those trends are reversed the brakes should be put on major new irrigation schemes.

Mr Curtis said claims that CPW would be environmentally detrimental were not based in science.

 Green MP Eugenie Sage wants irrigation schemes put on hold until water pollution issues are addressed

 IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis says Crown Irrigation investment will provide the CPW scheme’s backers with much needed financial certainty

“Central Plains Water will restore stream flows which will improve the health of aquatic eco-systems and also relieve pressure on underground aquifers by irrigating from surface water in stage 1 rather than deep groundwater.

“Irrigators will also have to sign up for farm management plans which will carefully monitor environmental effects.” 

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Firefighter beats injury for fundraiser  by Kelly M. Phillips

Darfield volunteer fireman Philip Hunt had the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge on his bucket list for some time before an accident threatened to end his dream.

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 by Kent Caddick

Hunters are being reminded to avoid contact with two Canterbury lakes this duck shooting season because of the toxic algae cyanobacteria.

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This year’s duck shooting season officially opened on Saturday.

The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board say there is a health warning in place for Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere and Lake Rotorua near Kaikoura, due to the presence to the toxic algae.

Dr Ramon Pink, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, said the lakes are still in bloom with concentrations of blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) above the levels considered to be safe for recreational activities.

“People should avoid contact with these lakes until the health warnings have been lifted, as there is increased probability of respiratory irritation and allergy symptoms from exposure to the high density of the cyanobacterial material present.”

Dr Pink said the algae are particularly harmful to dogs and hunters are recommended not to let their pets come into contact or drink water from the lakes.

Dr Pink said hunters should also wash their hands thoroughly if they come into contact with the lake water or when handling ducks from the lake. 

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 Darfied firefighter Philip Hunt has overcome a serious back injury to tackle the Sky Tower

In February of this year he sustained a severe back injury that led to hospitalisation, surgery and, six months of recovery.

The Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge is a major fundraising event for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand and this year’s event will feature around 700 participants from New Zealand, Australia and the United States of America.

Participants will climb a total of 51 flights or 1,103 steps up the tower.

Adding to the physical demands of the feat is the requirement that they do so in 25kg of firefighting gear.

Mr. Hunt said his motivation for joining the climb comes from his own 2010 diagnosis with bladder cancer.

“At first my goal was to be competitive,” he said. “Now I think

it’s more realistic for me to finish the event comfortably.”

His training takes place at a local gym every other day where he dons full firefighting kit and climbs around 2,000 steps on the Stair Master.

“I just realised how much it’s a game of mind over matter,” he said of working out in his hot, cumbersome firefighter’s suit.

“This little bit of suffering is nothing compared to what those suffering from leukaemia go through.”

Last year’s event raised just under half-a-million dollars and the target for this year is $1 million. The 2014 Challenge takes place on May 17 and people wishing to donate to Mr Hunt’s fundraising effort can visit www.firefightersclimb.org.nz and select donate. 

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New Prebbleton park takes shape

Funding for creative communities

The new Prebbleton Community Park is nearing completion.

 by Kent Caddick

The Selwyn District Council is encouraging community based arts or cultural groups and individuals to apply for funding through the Creative Communities New Zealand Scheme.

 A train station-styled platform will sit in the heart of the new Prebbleton community park

Contractors have been laying down the foundations for a skate and scooter area as well as a train station-styled platform which will sit in the heart of the park.

Swings and a 7.5 metre climbing net have already been installed as part of the playground area. A rocktopus, which is a rotating tyre swing, along with a carousel will be added in the coming weeks.

Selwyn District Council landscape architect Derek Hayes says the next step in the construction phase is to construct the walking and cycling paths

and complete the landscaping. “The park will be enjoyed by people of all ages as there are a range of areas to explore.

“It will be linked together by natural landscaping and walking and cycling tracks,” Mr Hayes said. “The community park will also include picnic tables, seating, rubbish bins, and a drinking fountain, as suggested by Prebbleton residents.”

Construction of the $300,000 community park, which is off Station Masters Way is expected to be completed by the end of June. 

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Council’s creative communities administrator Stuart Westoby said in the past, Creative Communities funding has supported projects and activities in Selwyn such as exhibitions, productions, concerts, festivals, workshops and presentations that offer opportunities for community involvement in the arts.

Amanda Hopkins of Darfield received $450 of funding in August last year for after school theatre classes for children which led to a Christmas performance in the Kirwee Hall.

“The project was very fulfilling for the participants and due to the interest and positive response, I have continued

Country roads in the spotlight The Selwyn District Council has launched a new speed campaign.

The theme of the campaign is ‘Country roads are not motorways’ and its aim is to encourage people to slow down on rural roads.

Between 2009 and 2013 there were 187 crashes in Selwyn where speed, or driving too fast for the conditions were a contributing factor. These crashes contributed to eight fatalities, and 33 serious injuries. Over 85% of all speed related crashes during this period were on the open road. “Driving on country roads is very different to driving on

state highways,” Selwyn road safety coordinator Ngaire Tinning said.

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“Drivers using rural roads need to ensure their speed matches the driving conditions and the type of road they are on.” 

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running the classes,” she said. Mr Westoby said Selwyn has four Creative Communities funding rounds each year and has $14,500 of funding to distribute this round towards community-based arts or cultural projects. Later funding rounds will occur in August, November and February.

He said funding may be given to activities such as dance, performance, visual arts, music, arts education, toi Maori, literary workshops and digital storytelling.

“Funds can also cover artist led projects involving local communities, materials, promotion for arts activities, or personnel costs for one-off, short term projects.”

Applications for this round close on Friday, May 30. For funding application forms, visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/ artsfunding and for assistance in completing the form people can contact Stuart Westoby on 03 347 2708. 

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for cell phone tower  by Kent Caddick

A date has been set by the Environment Court for a preliminary hearing into an appeal over a Selwyn District Council approved resource consent allowing a cell phone tower to be erected in West Melton.

 Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe says the growth in the district is creating employment opportunities

According to regional economic rankings released by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL), Selwyn was the top economic performer of 2013 and the fastest growing area in New Zealand.

Selwyn ranked third overall for employment growth in New Zealand, and ranked in the top five places for GDP and business unit growth, giving the district the highest overall ranking of any local authority area in New Zealand.

Two other Canterbury districts, Waimakariri and Ashburton were ranked in second and third place overall.

Last year Selwyn’s population grew by 4.5%, more than five times the national average of 0.8%.

Employment grew by 6% in Selwyn, while nationally employment increased by 0.2%.

Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe says that the business activity occurring in Selwyn has created many more employment opportunities. “It also encourages

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He said employment growth looks set to continue in the future, with the continued development of Izone Business Park in Rolleston and the construction of the first stage of the Central Plains water scheme underway this year.

“The council is investing in infrastructure and community facilities to support the growing population.

“In the past 12 months a new Aquatic Centre and library have opened. Next year new reserves are planned at several locations throughout the district along with a number of upgrades to water infrastructure.”

Selwyn’s current population is estimated at around 46,000 and expected to reach 74,600 by 2031, with 12,000 new sections planned to become available around Prebbleton, Lincoln, Rolleston, West Melton and the district’s rural townships in the next 15 years. 

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Vodafone was granted a consent in September last year to build a telecommunications tower on Halkett Road on the outskirts of the township which suffers from poor cell phone coverage.

The tower is part of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative but will also allow, Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees to provide improved cell phone coverage to West Melton. However, a group of residents objected to the consent and with Vodafone rejecting further mediation the objection was sent to the Environment Court for a hearing.

Hearing manager for the Environment Court Carolyn Davies said a preliminary hearing in front of Judge Jane Borthwick has been set down for Monday, June 16.

Following the preliminary hearing a substantive hearing would then be called for. Ms Davies said at this stage a date for a substantive hearing has not been set but could possibly be in the last quarter of this year.

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“Not a single person opposing the facility disputes the need for improved mobile phone coverage or indeed the RBI,” one of the appellants, Tim Chaplin said when their appeal was lodged last year.

“However, people did not move to West Melton township to have such a large and inappropriate utilitarian structure on their doorstep which devalues their properties and adversely affects their amenities and rural outlook.”

Mr Chaplin said their appeal is also against the limited notification nature of the consent as given. The consent was first lodged in 2011 and people have moved into the area affected by the tower but have been unable to submit. 

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AROUND THE HOME

A bedtime story for the ages  by Belinda Cullen-Reid

When considering your bedroom design, the most important piece of furniture will undoubtedly be the bed you sleep on.

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slumbering in style. The history of the bed is one of humble beginnings with many elaborate design stops along the way.

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AROUND THE HOME

A peaceful sleeping space  by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Sometimes we forget that a bedroom is primarily a private place for resting and recuperating from a hectic world.

As we carry on our busy lives, bombarded with information fed through every increasing portable technology it is becoming ever so important to define spaces in our lives that are restful.

We need places to unwind and clear our minds of the clutter of the day. A peace filled haven with little to interrupt us from the express need to switch off and rest.

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This may be hard for some who have a compulsion to being switched on to the world at any time. The idea of having no television, mobile phone or landline, laptop, iPad or even radio with hourly news updates and radio announcer commentary may cause a sense of anxiety at the thought of the empty space this will leave.

Having a zone where you are unplugged may be a challenge but one that will be rewarded with a freshness of the mind.

Decorate your room simply and choose colours that promote feelings of peace and relaxation.

Natural fibres such as sheep wool, alpaca fibre and cotton are reminders of nature, as can be mementoes

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Do not bring your work into your bedroom, even on cold winter nights when it’s more tempting to sit up in bed to finish your paperwork, rather than sitting at the kitchen table. Define your bedroom as a work free space where you can leave the worries of the world at the door.

Studies have shown that looking at bright screens and having too much artificial light inhibits good sleep patterns. Soft lighting in the form of lamps and down lights with dimmers set to low will help promote an atmosphere of restfulness.

Smell is another important sense that can be overlooked. Air your room daily. Ensure that your room is fresh and clean and that any strong odours are removed. Change your linen regularly. A gentle spray of lavender water room mist is a lovely way to enhance the positive vibe of your room.

Ensure the temperature is right to promote good health and comfort. Too stuffy and you will sleep fitfully and risk becoming dehydrated. Being too cold will not help your muscles to relax for sleep.

Creating a peaceful space will help you get the rest you need and deserve. 

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Getting the good wood  by Belinda Cullen-Reid

With the recent arrival of the cold weather keeping warm this winter is on the minds of many.

Selwyn residents are fortunate to be allowed clean air approved log fires and there’s nothing like a wood fire’s radiant heat and the golden glow of its flames to cheer up a dull day.

To get the maximum efficiency out of your log burner, as well as ensuring the lowest levels of air pollution, it is important to get good dry wood for your burner.

When trees are felled they contain moisture which needs time to dry out before being burned in a log fire.

Sourcing your wood early in the year is important according to David Thomas who is the yard manager at Wood ’N’ Tree, Rolleston.

David said trees are felled and cut into rings over the summer. Then the rings are transported to the yard to be split into manageable sized pieces with a log splitter.

“Get your wood early in the new year and store it where it can get sun and breeze to dry out the wood.”

He suggests storing wood in a welldesigned shed facing the sun, where the wood is up off the ground and there is good air flow.

If you don’t have a suitable shed stack your wood against a fence and covering it with corrugated iron, a tarpaulin, or plastic is a good alternative. “It will last for years if it’s kept under cover.”

Pine is a commonly used cheap wood that puts out good heat, according to David.

Of the harder woods blue gum and macrocarpa are also popular.

These are usually more expensive than pine, but when dry put out more heat.

“Macrocarpa and blue gum are really hot burning, but that doesn’t suit all fires.”

“Some fires are not designed for wood that burns at a really high heat, so check at the time of purchase, or moving into a property with an existing fire, about the wood that’s suitable for use,” he said.

For those leaving their wood buying till now, there is still some dry wood left under cover, but you need to be discerning.

When you ring around wood selling yards be sure to ask when the tree was felled. You don’t want to buy wood from a tree chopped down in the last month or so.

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Plan next year to get your wood organised at the time you least feel like it — in the burning hot summer months when it can dry out — keeping you warm when the weather turns cold. 

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Getting the right tread for winter  by Belinda Cullen-Reid

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You can identify a snow tyre because they often have a snow symbol on the side wall of the tyre and their tread has a block pattern.

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Big fun, small footprint  by Andy Bryenton

Remember the small SUV? The fun little Suzuki Escudo, the diminutive RAV 4 — heck, even the venerable MacGuyver had his Jeep Wrangler.

Light, sure-footed and with tons of pep, these small firecrackers were a big hit in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Now Ford have reinvented this segment of small, go-anywhere fun machine with the new EcoSport, carrying on the winning formula of their worldbeating Fiesta hatchback.

The recipe — more power from less displacement, and more enjoyment from less size. The EcoSport tips the scales as a lightweight, with the Trend model we tested packing only 1.5 litres under the hood. But, like the surprising little 1 litre Ecoboost Fiesta, this new machine is a revelation.

First — the looks. Imposing and unique from the front, with a snubnosed, pugnacious grille and a hood swept up into the windscreen pillars, the EcoSport has the image of a pared-down Ford Kuga from the side, and boasts a nice surprise at the back — a rear mounted spare wheel mounted LandRover fashion.

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edge layout of the Fiesta have been nicely tweaked to fit the new mould.

Microsoft’s smart Sync system rounds out a very comprehensive infotainment suite. On the road, the EcoSport is stable, and corners with minimal roll, tracking smooth and precise — a neat trick for any SUV. The 1.5 we tested came mated to a double-clutch six speed auto, which shifts seamlessly through the gears, getting the most out of the 92 kilowatts on offer. Once again, Ford have managed to squeeze a lot of power out of a small unit.

The verdict is a simple one in this case. Competition in this segment of the market is set to heat up, with Holden bringing out the new Trax and Nissan’s quirky Juke already selling well. But with the EcoSport Ford have set the bar dauntingly high.

It’s spacious enough for the family, handles well, possesses enough power to surprise, and ticks the biggest box of all, coming in at less than $30,000.

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Kate’s Kitchen: Roasted red pepper soup  by Kate Brunner

The evenings have drawn in with the end of daylight saving and the abysmal weather has me thinking of more substantial offerings at the table.

Now that I have weaned myself off chocolate after Easter greediness, I have returned to seasonal produce in an effort to introduce more healthy eating experiences once more.

A friend and I travelled to Nelson over Easter for a bit of rest and relaxation, including sampling some of their beautiful wines and pigging out on gorgeous figs. I was so gleeful to discover for $5.00 I could indulge a passion for these plump beauties. And I did.

On Monday we went to visit some friends and came away with a glistening bag of vibrant red chillies.

Back home I was inspired to make a pot of soup using a bag of red peppers that looked at me every time I opened the fridge.

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1 or 2 red chillies according to taste 1 cup chopped onions 4 sprigs of thyme 2 bay leaves 500ml chicken stock Salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1–2 tbsp rice vinegar Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes. Place on a low-sided tray, press down with the heel of your hand until the peppers are flattened.

Throw unpeeled garlic cloves among the peppers. Place under the grill for 10–15 minutes until the peppers are blistered and blackened in places.

Put the peppers in a plastic bag, close and leave for 20 minutes or so. The peppers will now be easy to peel so take the skins off and set the peppers aside.

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MILK HARVESTER – Part time

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.

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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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We are seeking two people interested in rearing calves on our 1200 cow dairy farm near Kirwee. This is a seasonal position running from August through to mid October. Experience preferred, must enjoy working with animals.

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CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 11th May Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am St Matthew’s, Courtenay. 9.30am Trinity, Darfield 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 Holy Communion followed by Morning Tea. Bible Study Monday and Tuesday 7.30pm - Prayer support. Penny 03 347 8139, Colin & Gail 03 347 8443.

Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. Anglican Service & Sunday School 9.30am, Rev G Nicholas. Catholic Mass 5.00pm. Contact Secretary Lynette 03 347 4599, lynlen50@hotmail.com.

Parish of Hororata Anglican — 9.30am St John’s, Hororata. www.hororataparish.co.nz. Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 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. 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 Greendale – Mother’s Day. 10.00am St James, Sheffield – Cafe Hope, theme “Shelter”.

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

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May 7 - 2014 THE RECORD

Look up before you plant There are a variety of shrubs and trees suitable for planting near power lines. Consider the significant benefits of using a mix of exotic and native plants. They will provide you with shelter, low maintenance, a habitat for pollinators and resistance to drought.

Examples of power line friendly trees are shown below, but it is recommended that you consult with a native plant nursery to determine suitable species for your area.

BOTANICAL NAME

COMMON NAME

Natives Coprosma propinqua

Mingimingi

Coprosma robusta

Karamu

Corokia cotoneaster

Korokio, Wire-netting bush

Phormium tenax

Flax, Harakeke

Fuchsia excorticata

Kotukutuku, Tree fuchsia

Hebe salicifolia

Koromiko

Leptospermum scoparium

Manuka

Macropiper exelsum

Kawakawa, Pepper tree

Olearia lineata

Small-leaved tree daisy

Pittosporum tenuifolium

Kohuhu

Psuedopanax arboreus

Fivefinger, Whauwhaupaku

Pseudopanax crassifolius

Horoeka, Lancewood

Sophora microphylla

South Island Kowhai

Exotics Escallonia sp.

Apple Blossom

Malus sp.

Crab Apple

* Cupressus spp.

* Cypress

Acer spp.

Maples

* Thuja spp.

* Thuja

Viburnum spp.

Viburnum

* Choose a true dwarf variety.

If planting an exotic hedge, choose a slow growing variety such as Cupressus leylandii, Cupressus arizonica and Cupressus torulosa (Bowral) or Thuja occidentalis “Smaragd”.

If you have any questions about safe planting distances and/or power line friendly trees and shrubs, call us on 03 363 9898, or email info@oriongroup.co.nz.

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Trees on private land are the responsibility of the land owner.

By choosing a tree that won’t impact power lines, you will be protecting your local community’s future health and wellbeing.

Orion New Zealand Limited owns and operates the electricity distribution network in central Canterbury between the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers. Our shareholders are the Christchurch City and Selwyn District councils. oriongroup.co.nz