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Scurrying for success Saints march on

The Prebbleton Saints football team, pictured above, has taken out the Canterbury Sunday Soccer League’s CSSL Trophy knockout title …

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Students score business award success

Darfield High School students have taken out a top prize at the Canterbury Mashup business competition …

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p Danielle Hughes from Rolleston drives her miniature horse Whiskey Runner during a recent Scurry New Zealand event. The pair were in action over the weekend at an indoor meeting at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch. The sport of scurry involves horses or ponies pulling a light-weight carriage around a course of cones with balls on the top. The aim is to clear the course in the fastest time. Each ball that is knocked off results in a time penalty Photo: Victoria Caseley

Women under-represented in Selwyn u by Kent Caddick

An under-representation of women around the Selwyn District Council table looks set to continue at this year’s local body elections.

New pavilion planned for Weedons Reserve Public consultation will soon get underway on a proposal to develop a sports and community pavilion …

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Selwyn is one of the worst central South island territorial local authorities when it comes to the ratio of women to men elected to council.

Of 11 councillors at SDC only two, or 18%, are women. Christchurch City Council is the leading authority when it

comes to gender balance with five of the 13 councillors women (38.5%) while the Waimakariri District Council is the worst, with just one councillor of 11 (9%) of the female gender.

Three, or 25%, of Ashburton District Council’s 12 councillors are women while of Hurunui District Council’s nine elected representatives, two (22%) are women. None of the central South Island councils currently have a woman as mayor although that may change in Christchurch with former Labour MP Lianne Dalziel the leading contender for the top job.

IT PAYS TO DEAL WITH THE LOCALS Chris Flanagan

Andrew Taylor

Jackie Derrick

Joe Brankin

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In Selwyn two women, deputy mayor Sarah Walters and mental health advocate Dr Olive Webb, are among the five challengers lining up against incumbent mayor Kelvin Coe. Long serving Springs Ward councillor Debra Hasson, is the only other woman currently around the Selwyn council table. Her position is secure as she has been re-elected unopposed, while Cr Walters’ position is dependent on either retaining her Selwyn Central Ward seat or winning the mayoralty. continued on page 3 …

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p Around 270 Mt Hutt College students and parents were among over 300 people trapped on Mt Hutt ski field last week when a snow storm forced the closure of the ski field’s access road.

The skiers were eventually able to get off the field when the access road was reopened about 2am the following day. Pictured enjoying their snow day are from left: jack Sheridan, Travis Howden, Tobi Dalglish, jordan Charteris, josh Ree, Levi Fiddymont and Lachy Mee.

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p The Prebbleton Saints football team, pictured above, has taken out the Canterbury Sunday Soccer League’s CSSL Trophy knockout title. Prebbleton Saints played Lyttelton Borough in the final at ASB football Park in Christchurch, winning 4–2. Club President Shannon Gilmore said the pressure of a final really brought out the best in the boys who stepped up to the challenge. it tops off a good season for Prebbleton with Prebbleton Rovers also winning their division.

Thank you to a teacher  Glentunnel School student Bella Forsyth presents Mrs Dorne Broughton with a 128-button heart, representing the number of children enrolled at the school following a gathering to recognise the work of her late husband Alan Broughton.

Students and staff, as well as over 60 members of surrounding communities, gathered at the school recently to recognise Mr Broughton, New Zealand’s longest serving Bible in Schools teacher, who died in March.

Mr Broughton taught the programme at Glentunnel for many years and a trophy in his name will be given to any student for the leadership qualities of ‘compassion, empathy, inspiration, honesty and initiative’.

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Council aims to reduce motorcycle fatalities u by Kent Caddick

Selwyn District Council has launched a new public education campaign and motorcycle skills coaching programme to help reduce motorcycle crashes in the district.

p Between 2008 and 2012 there were 65 motorcycle crashes in Selwyn

In New Zealand, the risk of being involved in a fatal or injury crash is 20 times higher for a motorcyclist than for a car driver.

From 2008 to 2012, there were 65 motorcycle crashes in Selwyn resulting in four fatalities, 34 serious injuries, 31 minor injuries and seven noninjury crashes.

Selwyn District Road Safety Coordinator, Ngaire Tinning says the number of motorcycle crashes is very concerning and council has launched the Live to Ride campaign to try to reduce the number and severity of crashes in Selwyn.

“Live to Ride aims to make motorists more aware of motorcyclists on our roads and also encourage riders to increase their skills and reduce their chances of being involved in a crash,” she says.

As part of Live to Ride the council is offering subsidised half and full day motorcycle skills coaching. The courses offer motorcyclists the chance to refresh

their skills, and learn and practise new techniques.

The courses are delivered by NZTA qualified trainers and include off-road and on-road training to develop braking, handling and safe driving skills.

The half day course costs $20, while the full day advanced course is $50. The Council is offering all riders that complete the courses between September 2013 and March 2014 entry into a prize draw for a $300 protective motorcycle clothing voucher.

A Live to Ride motorcycle information flyer has been developed for riders and will be distributed at events in Selwyn and from council offices and libraries.

Motorcyclists who request a copy of the Live to Ride information flyer on line will also go into a draw to win one of two $40 MTA Vouchers.

Motorcyclists who want to register for the courses can do so by visiting www. live2ride.co.nz or phoning 03 347 2901.

Places are limited, so early registration is advised. ¢

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Women under-represented in Selwyn Cr Hasson, who was considered daunting first elected to council by women.

“But, it is vital for in 1995, says in her 18 boards and councils to years the most number have the benefit of the of women on council knowledge, experience has been three. The only female mayor since and innovative thinking which women bring to the Selwyn District the table.

Council was formed in Many rural groups 1989 was Ann Hurford, who served as mayor and communities would grind to a halt without from 1989 to 1992. p For 18 years Debra Hasson this input, especially Two women, Sandy has been one of only a few women who have had a voice in times of adversity Williams and Lynley around the Selwyn District such as earthquakes, Shaw, will join Cr Council table droughts and floods.”

Walters in seeking At a community board level women election to the Selwyn Central Ward with the other three ward candidates have a better representation in Selwyn. all sitting male councillors. In the other Both current chairs are women, Liz ward for which an election is required, Russell (Selwyn Central) and Jenny Malvern — all four candidates Gallagher (Malvern). are male.

Mrs Russell is not standing for reRural Women New Zealand has election, however, Diane Chesmar and revealed a record number of their Nicola Malloch are two of the four members are standing in the local candidates who have been elected body elections around the country this unopposed to the Selwyn Central year, including Dr Webb in Selwyn.

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National president Liz Evans says Mrs Gallagher will be joined on the one the reasons women do not put Malvern Community Board for the themselves forward for election is next term by sitting board member personal confidence and sometimes Mary Ireland and newcomer Judith the workload and mystique which Pascoe, with the two vacancies for can surround the governance the Tawera subdivision having three aspects of community leadership is male contenders. ¢

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Growing, but for how long?

Water issues to the fore

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u by Pat McEvedy, Ellesmere Ward councillor

Recently my older daughter asked me why i had written the comments “Sat 17th Aug 12 birth 55 death” on a piece of newspaper. it goes something like this …

Selwyn’s environmental issues are at the forefront of discussions at many levels currently. i notice the majority of candidates in the Malvern Ward nominate water as a primary concern — this no doubt is in response to various situations that have arisen in the last three years.

One of the several labour market entrants than worthwhile speakers at the exits and more elderly than annual local government children. This affects all conference earlier this of us — who will teach our year was Professor Natalie children, who will buy or work Jackson, Director of on the farms?

Population Studies at the All this might seem quite University of Waikato. Her foreign in a population presentation, which had growing as fast as Selwyn’s is everybody sitting up and p Sarah Walters currently, but it is something taking notice, focussed on three main we need to be thinking about now.

Three suggestions to address these well-illustrated messages: 1. Across the world populations are issues were presented: 1. Accept that we are in this aging. We can’t change demography, but we can influence it. Japan’s population together — it is a local concern and a is already in decline, China is expected national issue. to stop growing around 2026. In New 2. Buffer — respond to the Zealand, 36% of territorial authority demography, increase the fight against populations have declined since 1996 job losses and recognise that the — for most it will be permanent as range of possible policy options will urbanisation increases. increasingly narrow.

2. This is bringing us to the end 3. Collaborate and conserve — of population growth, a sequentially proactively manage population ageing unfolding four step process: numerical and the end of population growth. ageing, structural ageing, natural So that is why that note was on the decline (more elderly than children and table — the number of each notice type more deaths than births) and finally in The Press on Saturday 17th August. absolute decline.

Part of it may be that the younger 3. Loss of jobs — as the population generation are announcing their exciting ages, there are less people working. news using different mediums, but it is Most areas will soon have fewer still food for thought. ¢

Clean drinking water So this brings me to is something we all the Canterbury Water consider a priority Management Strategy, and for good reason, or more importantly it’s a requirement for the Selwyn/Waihora Zone Committee, the existence of all which is one of 10 forms of life. When things go wrong with regional committees any water supply, formed by ECan, Ngai private or community, Tahu, District and City Councils throughout the first reaction is to Canterbury to address apportion blame, but I think we need to look p Selwn Central Ward councillor Pat environmental issues McEvedy is also chair of the Selwyn- in their areas. deeper than this initial Waihora Zone Committee reaction. To secure The object is to good drinking water supplies we have produce a package of actions that, over to address our issues on several levels. a period of some years will address the First, we need to be prepared to effects that intensification of farming invest in infrastructure that can deliver practice and development of our towns the required amount of secure clean has caused. Two of the overwhelming supplies, and ensure systems and principles have been — change is procedures are thorough. Also we as a needed, but the speed of change needs community need to address our future to be at a pace so adjustments can access to clean and secure drinking be made. water, by confronting the problems These changes will include the which contribute to lowering aquifers areas of water allocation, water quality, and increasing nitrate levels in our biodiversity and lake interventions. drinking water.

Some will be implemented as quickly I think there is one thing we can as possible while others will be put all agree on, we have problems with in place over time. There are no easy water in Canterbury, declining quality, answers but this is about protecting a loss of recreational and cultural and enhancing our environment while opportunities, and less reliable water still having resilient communities and a for the farming industry. strong economy in Selwyn/ Waihora. ¢

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Soldier takes stand against domestic violence A former Burnham based soldier has been inspired to tramp the length of New Zealand for charity after witnessing first-hand the effects of domestic violence.

Major Patrick Beath recently returned from a nine-month deployment to the Solomon Islands where he served as the Senior National Officer for the New Zealand Defence Force.

During his deployment he visited a shelter for victims of domestic violence and decided to do something to help raise awareness of the problem.

Statistics show that almost two in every three women in the Solomon Islands have reported being physically or sexually abused by their partner.

“Domestic violence is a high profile problem over in the Solomon Islands, but it’s also a problem right here in New Zealand,” Major Beath said.

So the father of one chose Safer Homes in New Zealand Every Day (SHINE) as his charity of choice and hopes to raise more than $10,000 as he tramps more than 3,000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff along the Te Araroa Trail. Major Beath began his journey on Saturday, August 31.

“My mum uses the phrase ‘think globally, act locally’ and that’s why I decided to do this for SHINE — I like their approach to providing proactive and practical help, especially for children.”

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The line-up for the concert, to be held at the Trinity Church in Darfield on Friday, September 27, will include arts council

Friends of Darfield Hospital in good health Thirty four people attended the Friends of Darfield Hospital AGM which was held at Trinity Church recently.

The evening began with a talk from Canterbury District Health Board CEO David Meates who spoke about the reconstruction of the board’s major hospitals following the recent earthquakes, and the opportunity the quakes had provided for innovations around the design of new facilities.

In his report on the year’s activities, Friends of Darfield Hospital chair Brian Davidson, thanked his committee for their strong support and commitment which enabled several valuable items to be provided for the hospital.

Among these were new drapes for the patient and visitor lounge/sunroom and for one patient room, a mobile procedures trolley, and a number of smaller items.

Mr Davidson said two wheelchairs, two over-bed tables, two mobile phones and an extra television set had also recently been ordered.

“Providing these items can only be achieved through the support of a generous and supportive community.

“Feedback from patients and visitors suggests that Darfield Hospital continues to be held in the highest regard. This is due to the outstanding leadership of Nurse Manager Maureen, the professionalism and care being provided by the staff, and the attractive way in which the caretaker Adrian maintains the grounds.”

During the year organisations and groups provided Friends of Darfield Hospital with extra support and the Darfield Indoor Bowling Club, Darfield Pharmacy, Val Briggs Interiors, Templeton Manor and the Malvern Lions Club were thanked for their assistance.

scholarship winners Saba Charles (2012) and Dudley Fairbrass (2010), a finalist in the 2012 New Zealand’s Got Talent competition, along with musicians from the University of Canterbury’s School of Music.

Also on the bill is violinist Hilary Hayes, a former concert master of the National Youth Orchestra and a regular with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and NZSO. In addition will be the piano playing Watson brothers, Jeremy and Stephen.

Stephen was placed second in the National Concerto Competition in March.

New Zealand Opera Chorus member David O’Beirne will show off his vocal talents while the Darfield High School Jazz Band will provide the finale as usual.

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Free radicals and antioxidants (Part 1) In my recent seminars I was asked to explain free radicals and antioxidants. The challenge is that any explanation must at least explain the basic chemistry involved. This series of columns will hopefully remove some of the mystery and build our understanding on the importance, qualities and functions of antioxidants.

A free radical is just an atom or molecule that has an unpaired electron. Free radicals are produced as a result of our body converting the energy in our body from our food. We cannot produce energy without also producing free radicals and these readily react with other free radicals or other compounds which can cause serious damage to body structures.

Essentially free radicals damage healthy cells and if this continues then damage will accrue resulting in disease.

Antioxidants are compounds such as vitamins C and E that neutralise free radicals by donating or accepting electrons to the free radical thus preventing free radical damage. For example vitamin E protects the delicate cell wall. If this is damaged cell malfunction and die. Vitamin E also helps prevent ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol from oxidising within heart arteries. This is the first step in coronary artery disease. This is why I include 200IU of natural vitamin E in my multi-formula.

Targeted antioxidant therapy can play an important role in rebuilding damaged cells and body systems as a result of chronic disease. For example, free radical damage to blood vessels causes damage to collagen and other structural proteins leading to poor circulation, strokes and hypertension.

The most important antioxidants in protecting blood vessels are vitamin C, the bioflavonoids and polyphenols such as those extracted from grape seeds and berries.

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Retiring councillor wants fresh ideas Students score u by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Lindsay Philps is looking forward to spending a bit of time in the garden now he has decided not to seek re-election for the Selwyn District Council at this year’s local body election.

“It’s time for me to move planning sucked.” But he is happy with how he on. You can stay too long leaves things. and get too comfortable.

“This council has I don’t think that people done really well as far as need to be governed by future strategic growth the same bunch. We need and planning.” fresh ideas,” the Springs When discussing the Ward councillor says. rapid population growth Mr Philps was elected rate of Selwyn district Mr onto council nine years Philps says one of the ago, having previously p Springs Ward councillor Lindsay Philps is retiring challenges for the district been chairperson of from council life is to manage growth. the Lincoln Township “We have to make it fair, for people Committee. He says being a councillor is demanding and requires a flexible living here and for people coming in.”

He says his biggest challenge work life.

“You’ve got to have a passion for the as councillor was juggling his time people. It’s time consuming. You couldn’t commitments as councillor with his work work for someone else.” and his family life.

He says becoming a councillor was a “You’d like to be involved with huge learning curve. everything, but you can’t.”

He and his wife Robyn recently bought “The first three years were very demanding. There is a wide range of an eight hectare property in Ladbrooks. things you have to get up to speed on. If He describes the property as “being a you want to serve the people on a wide bit run down” and he is looking forward range of issues it takes some time to get to putting his landscape architect skills up on things.” to use to build outdoor living areas and A landscape architect for 20 years, develop the gardens. he says those skills have helped him While retiring from his role as make a positive contribution to council, councillor for SDC he doesn’t completely including township structure plans. rule out being involved in politics in some “I’ve focussed on the planning side. form in the future.

There were people around the council “I don’t know what is around the table who understood finance, but the corner,” he says. ¢

business award success u by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Darfield High School students have taken out a top prize at the Canterbury Mashup business competition held recently in Christchurch.

p Darfield High School students, from left: Lochie Marshall, George Watson, Henry Oliver and Bruno Deans after their award winning presentation at the Canterbury Mashup 2013

Seven teams from different Canterbury high schools spent a weekend using their IT, business development and marketing skills to design a webpage or computer application that would be useful for people in Canterbury.

The four-student team won the Best Presented Mashup Award for their work designing a phone application to bring potential product buyers together to buy products in bulk at a reduced price. “The boys did a very good job

of presenting their ideas,” Commerce teacher Bruce Thomson says.

Team members Henry Oliver, Bruno Deans, Lachie Marshall and George Watson spent the weekend being mentored by professionals who helped them to see things from a business perspective.

“One of the things they learnt is about life outside of school. They learnt about providing solutions and understanding customer’s needs,” Mr Thomson says. ¢

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Starship calls on Selwyn for support Selwyn residents are being asked to dig deep to help raise funds for New Zealand’s national children’s hospital, Starship.

Starship Spring Clean, Starship Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign, kicked off this month and Kiwis across the country are being asked to clean out their cupboards, sell their unwanted goods and pledge some or all of the proceeds to Starship.

There are two ways to get involved in the Starship Foundation’s annual campaign, buy and sell items on Trade Me or hold a good old-fashioned Kiwi garage sale.

Some quirky and unique items have already been donated to this year’s Starship Spring Clean, which will be auctioned off on Trade Me. These include a 10-minute one-on-one Skype chat with actress Lucy Lawless, a lifesize Mercedes McLaren F1 Racing Simulator, a well-loved rugby jersey that has been signed

by 200 current and former All Blacks, and a week’s luxury accommodation at Terrace Downs Resort in Selwyn which was donated by a dedicated Starship staff member.

Once the public starts listing their items on the Trade Me Starship Spring Clean store, there will be all sorts of weird and wonderful items to purchase in support of Starship.

To sell Starship Spring Clean items on Trade Me, visit www.trademe.co.nz/starship and sellers who donate at least 50% of the sale price to Starship will be refunded their success fee by Trade Me. To hold a garage sale in support of Starship, participants should register at www.starship. org.nz/garagesale to download a handy garage sale toolkit. ¢

p A life-size Mercedes McLaren F1 Racing Simulator is one of the items up for grabs in the annual fundraising campaign for Starship Hospital

Changes to child restraint laws u by Kent Caddick

The Selwyn District Council is reminding Selwyn parents the law requiring children to be restrained in vehicles is about to change.

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Council’s Youth Road Safety Advisor Carolyn Bennison says it is fantastic the age is increasing from five to seven, however, only 10% of New Zealand

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children aged seven are actually tall enough to not need a booster seat.

“There is such a huge variance in the height of children, with a seven-year-old child ranging from 113cm to 131cm tall,” she says.

“Child safety advocates recommend that children use a booster seat until they are 148cm tall or 12-years-old or when they pass the five step test, whichever comes first.”

Mrs Bennison, who is a certified child restraint technician, says seat belts are designed to fit an adult body, and if children use an adult seatbelt that does not fit them correctly, their bodies move more than they should. “When using adult seat belts, children are at an

increased risk of severe head injuries, injuries to the abdominal organs, spinal fractures and of paralysis due to damage to the spinal cord.

“I have heard some parents say that booster seats are inconvenient or that their children think it is uncool, but how much more inconvenient would it be to care for a child that was severely injured or paralysed?

“Child restraints are there to protect our children in the event of a crash, which is always a risk every time you are on the road.”

For more information about child restraints, contact Carolyn Bennison at the council on 03 347 2800 or email carolyn.bennison@selwyn.govt.nz. ¢

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West Melton a jet boater’s mecca Centrally located between the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers it is no surprise Selwyn is home to many passionate jet boaters, none more so than West Melton businessmen Lindsay and Gareth Munro.

Lindsay has been involved in jet boating for 25 years and was a founding executive member of the New Zealand Commercial Jet Boat Association.

In 1989 Lindsay founded Waimakariri River tourism business Waimak Alpine Jet which he ran for 15 years before setting up alloy jet boat manufacturing company JetSeeker Limited.

The company was first based p Lindsay, left, and Gareth Munro list Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton as one of their in Christchurch before relocating satisfied customers to the Munro’s property in Halkett Road, West Melton where it also provides Gareth has been around jet boats a brokerage service for buying and selling since he was born and driving jet boats jet boats and a consultancy service to since as long as his feet could reach the the commercial jet boat industry. pedals, taking out the A Class title in the At JetSeeker Lindsay is the consultancy 2011 New Zealand jet boat marathon.

“Although only young, Gareth guru while son Gareth has become the mainstay of the company with his boat has accumulated a huge amount of building skills having worked alongside knowledge from both building and fitting one of New Zealand’s leading jet boat out boats,” Lindsay says.

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strength of the business now and he has gained the respect of many in the industry throughout New Zealand.”

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New principal looks forward to challenge Recently appointed Sheffield School principal Nick Pratt is looking forward to taking up the position next year. The Record’s Belinda Cullen Reid caught up with him to find out a bit about who he is, in and outside of the classroom.

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Public consultation will soon get underway on a proposal to develop a $600,000 sports and community pavilion at Weedons.

p Weedons Reserve Committee members in front of the current reserve pavilion, from left, Paul Coburn, Owen Chatterton, Peter Holmes, Marian Powell, and Councillor Jeff Bland

Consultation on the proposal will begin in September with residents and groups who may use the facility being invited to attend two drop in sessions at Weedons Reserve.

Committee chair Peter Holmes, says the consultation process will be an important opportunity for residents to decide whether they support the construction of the new facility, which is proposed to include space for tennis and cricket, public toilets and a community meeting and activity space.

“We are very excited about the project and see the pavilion as a great asset to the area,” Holmes says.

“The local population has grown significantly in recent years and the existing pavilion is outdated and too small for the community.

“We need a community facility which can be used by community groups for meetings, local events, social occasions and by sports groups.”

The committee is proposing a third of the cost of the project be funded from Development Contributions and $133,000 from a loan to be repaid by properties who contribute to the Weedons Reserve rate.

Of the remaining $267,000 the committee is proposing $164,000 comes from club funds and grant applications, $60,000 from a grant from the Selwyn District Council, and the balance from funds held by the Reserve Committee and earthquake insurance funds.

“The proposal to fund part of the facility from the reserve rate recognises the benefits of having a community meeting and the activity space available for the residents to use,” Holmes says.

The reserve has a history dating back to 1856 and the cricket oval and club is one of the oldest in New Zealand. ¢

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BEDSIT to let long term, rural, quiet, private, fully equipped. Available now. 2km west of Rolleston. $130pw, plus power, to suitable, mature, single person. Phone 03 347 7665 or 027 511 4177.

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

Wanted to Buy cutting head of Duncan hedge cutter or similar + J.F.S.B. 2800 Mk II cutter bar parts. Phone 03 312 9709.

Health & Beauty

Property Maintenance

Yoga Class, Monday 7pm, Sheffield Hall, Wednesday 12 noon, Darfield Recreation Centre. All welcome.

Phone Geraldine 03 318 3012.

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

Need a 26” tool box? Bargain buying here, 26” s/steel tool box, was $55, now $35. See the back page for more bargains! Save Barn, 166 Waterloo Road, Christchurch.

Showers, mirrors, splashbacks, double glazing.

For all your glass needs please phone Man About Glass Ltd. Phone 03 317 9088 or text 027 227 9555.

Property Maintenance

chimney sweep. Servicing the Selwyn district. Weekends a speciality. Phone Rodney Carr 03 324 2999 a/h.

Livestock

OXFORD A&P ASSOCIATION

* * * ANNuAl ShOw * * * Applications are now invited for Food Tendered, Trade and Art/Craft Sites at our 109th Show on Saturday 29th March 2014 Food Site Tenders close 1st November 2013 Application forms are available from Christine Roberts, P: 03 312 4116 E: secretary@oxfordapshow.co.nz w: www.oxfordapshow.co.nz

need carPet?

My ice r Pr o o l -F the ll be Onwi er You will get

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aP e a lifetime guarantee cH on installation

In HOMe SaMPLe SerVIce

Alan Roberts

carPet InStaLLatIOnS

021 227 2080 or Oxford 03 312 4902

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The Record Classifieds

Phone 03 318 8604

Closing date for classified advertising for the 18 September 2013 edition is 10am, Tuesday 17 September 2013.

See our terms and conditions online at www.therecord.co.nz Property Maintenance

Trades

STOP BIRDS

MASSiVE SALE, 155ltr chest freezer, was $395, now $295. See the back page for more bargains! Save Barn, 166 Waterloo Road, Christchurch.

leaves, snow, hail & vermin from blocking up your spouting Gum Leaf gutter guard has been proven on 1,000’s of homes across Australia & New Zealand over the last 12 years.

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre which will even keep out pine needles. Will not rust or sag with age or load.

Colour matched to your existing roof colour.

10 Year warranty for total peace of mind.

Call Rohan Rudd for a no-obligation assessment and quote Any time, any day except Sunday

0800 486 532

www.gumleaf.co.nz

GumLeaf

Situations Vacant CHEF: REQUiRED for our Burnham Kitchen from October. Please contact Kathy Dawson 0274 368 392 for further details.

SUPERViSORS, kiTCHEN Hands, Wait Staff: Required on a casual basis from October/November until approx. end April. Contact Marian 03 344 3044.

BUSY BUMBLES is looking for warm and caring staff to join their Selwyn based venues.

Potential for Supervisor positions. Need to be available for work Mon – Fri 3–6pm and ideally morning shifts as well, 7.30–9am and also full time during Holiday Programmes.

Please email CV and covering letter to manager@busybumbles.co.nz or call us for more info on 03 347 3031. www.busybumbles.co.nz.

EXPERIENCED STAFF REQUIRED Duties include Barista and front of house.

This is a part-time position and would suit a mature, self starter who can and enjoys working weekends

Contact Vanessa 027 387 8058 or nessey36@xtra.co.nz

Trades

THiS iS a good buy! Spear Gun, pistol grip with alloy shaft, was $105, now $59. See the back page for more bargains! Save Barn, 166 Waterloo Road, Christchurch.

High way 73 d Spr ingfiel 44 03 318 40

RELIEF LPG DELIVERY DRIVER Challenge Darfield has a contract with NOVA Energy to deliver 45 kg LPG bottles to households and businesses in the Selwyn area.

Due to an increase in our workload we now require the services of a Relief LPG Driver for one day per week.

Suitable applicants must: • have a Dangerous Goods License and a Class 2 Heavy Traffic license or be prepared to gain one at our expense.

• have a clean full NZ Drivers license • be physically fit and in good health • must be able to cover leave for our regular driver

Please send your application and CV to: Sandra Frazer, 33 South Terrace, Darfield or email to sandra.frazer@hamptongroup.co.nz

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Brian Rowe

rEgistErEd ElEctrician

The Sweeney

Phone 03 318 1928 • Mobile 027 251 0151

mini - TRIM

Daryl & Dick Plumbers & Drainlayers

Offer a speedy service for commercial & domestic plumbing.

Craftsman plumber, registered drainlayer & sheet metal worker

Call Don on: 021 066 3011

Barry Ryan of West Melton 03 347 3255 / 027 472 8812 email highcountrytaxidermy@xtra.co.nz

Black Sheep Scrap

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS LTD RODNEY & JOHN • Alterations

Email: fairbrassbuilders@vodafone.co.nz

Over 25 years experience

House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: Fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Qualified to work at heights.

Contact Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

Need a Professional Electrician?

Call Laser Electrical today Philips SmartBright LED Downlight 12Watt DN052B Replacement R80 option

$55.00

+gst and installation

0800 LASER 4 U Laser Electrical Rolleston 831 Jones Road, Rolleston www.laserelectrical.co.nz

(0800 527 374)

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

FARM BIKE SERVICING

registered electrician

Member Scrapmetal Assoc of NZ

PHONE: 03 318 3778 or 027 446 7092

DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED

david wilkinson

Licensed Dealer

03 318 0633 or 027 255 4484

Registered Master Builder

OXFORD APPLIANCES Murray Dawson

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

CONTACT

Anything metal collected - small to large Pans, Heaters, Whiteware, Vehicles, Silos etc

Licensed Building Practitioner

• Washing Machines • Ovens • Dryers • Dishwashers • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire (from $8/wk)

Concrete 2 U

Trophy mounting Game heads Half and full body mounts

YOUR LOCAL SCRAPMETAL RECYCLER

• New Houses

Daily Onsite Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands

027 226 3898

• Half size tractor for easier access • Up to 6 m height • Topped at 5m or less

p 03 318 4019 f 03 318 4109 027 436 4286

darfield appliance

Reg’d Service Technician

Hedge trimming in Canterbury

DROVERS

R CAFÉ & BA

rian’s TB ElElEctric ltd

Trades

15 South tErracE, DarfiElD

phone 03 318 1231

fax 03 318 1235 po box 26 email sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz kirwee

Ph: 03 318 7924 or 03 318 7421 Email: pitlanemotorcycles@xtra.co.nz

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed TM

Plumbing

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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

Maintenance & servicing Bathroom & kitchen renovations Mains pressure hot water upgrades Blocked Drains Fully stocked vehicles Fast, friendly professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920 0800 11 22 40

chchwest@laserplumbing.co.nz We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking So try us first!

Ph 03 318 8609

leechdrainage@xtra.co.nz

Public Notices

CHURCH NOTICES - Sunday 15 September Malvern Anglican Parish – St Ambrose, Sheffield 8.00am. Trinity, Darfield with Sunday School 9.30am. http://malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.com. 03 317 9079 St Paul’s Anglican – West Melton 5.45am shared tea. 6.30pm Holy Communion. Bible Study Mondays 7.30pm, Tuesdays 7pm, - Prayer support. Penny 03 347 8139, Colin & Gail 03 347 8443.

Rolleston Church – 10am Family Service, 7pm Rolleston Encounter Cornerstone Kids during morning service Cornerstone Youth Friday 7–9pm. All meetings held at the Rolleston Community Centre, 126 Rolleston Drive, Administration contact: Nikki 03 347 8716, admin@rollestonchurch.co.nz, www.rollestonchurch.co.nz – Darfield Life Group Bible Study Wednesday night 7.30pm, 7 South Terrace, Darfield, Hosts Alisatair & Fleur MacDonald, Enquiries: 03 318 8654.

Parish of Hororata Anglican – Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 0858. 9.30am St Johns, Hororata. www.hororataparish.co.nz.

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 Ph 03 342 9763, 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 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. 10.00am Cafe Hope, Sheffield. 7.00pm Glentunnel. “Come On In” with Vicky Snow.

Glentunnel Chapel – Sunday 10.30am Worship and 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.

Verse for the Week: Confess your faults one to another; and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16

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THE RECORD

$ B

B E A V RN A $ @ $AVE BAR G I B E V N SA

PRICE SLASH 166 WATERLOO RD, CHRISTCHURCH

STARTS THURSDAY – ENDS SATURDAY 4PM ST

IN STORE ONLY!

WHITE BAIT SCOOP NETS 3.5M

Was $77

NOW $50

S/STEEL GAS SPIT ROASTER BBQ

S/STEEL GAS SMOKER CABINET

(Only nly 1 avail available at this price!)

Was $695

Was $995.00

NOW 700 Was $395

NOW 295 $

204 PCE DRILL AND BIT SET

Was $55

NOW $40

Was $395

NOW 495

$

PALLET TRUCK (2000KG RATED)

155 LTR CHEST FREEZER

NOW $295

$

PHILLIPS HEAD SET

SPEAR GUN (PISTOL GRIP WITH ALLOY SHAFT)

Was $105

Was $20

NOW 59

NOW $15

3M x 3M SELF ERECT CANOPY WITH ALUMINIUM FRAME AND CARRY BAG

58CC MULTI “4 in 1” GARDEN TOOL (HEDGE TRIMMER, WEED EATER, CHAIN SAW, SCRUB CUTTER) Was $399

$

3000LB ALUMINIUM CAR JACK

Was $256

NOW 165 $

HEAVY DUTY 21 PIECE SOCKET SET

(19-50mm WITH 3/4” DRIVE)

Was $104

NOW $75

NOW $ 295

Was $745

NOW $495 26” S/STEEL TOOL BOX

Was $55

NOW $35

20QRT PLANETARY MIXER WITH DOUGH HOOK, WHISK AND PADDLE

Was $1,445

NOW 895 $

6 TON JACK STAND (PAIR)

Was $75

NOW $39

www.savebarn.co.nz

03 344 1555