THE RECORD September 11 - 2013
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West Melton
SPOTLIGHT ON
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. “Gareth’s capabilities are really the builders Maurice McDowell.
strength of the business now and he has gained the respect of many in the industry throughout New Zealand.” A testament to Gareth’s and JetSeekers’ reputation in the industry is
that when Emirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton wanted to purchase a jet boat to base at his Queenstown property, the West Melton firm was the ¢ first and only company he turned to.
West Melton Kindergarten, Nursery & Learning Centre - Early Childhood Centre
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open 7.30am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday Three separate age appropriate sections Nursery, Kindergarten & Learning Centre Preparation for school programme Large outdoor grassy playground Bike track ECE hrs available for 3,4 & 5 year olds Qualified, Experienced, Registered teachers Before & After School Programme available
Please ring Penny for any information or visit the centre at any time 03 347 4132
West Melton nursery & Kindergarten
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Fresh Sandwiches Daily
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Gourmet Pies
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Harris Barista Coffee
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Monthly Promotional Deals In-store
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AA Smartfuel Accepted
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9kg LPG swap-a-bottle
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Full Workshop Facilities Monday - Saturday 7am - 9pm Sunday and Public Holidays 8am -9pm
Drop in and see the team BP 2Go West Melton
www.westmeltonkindergaten.co.nz
Something on your mind? Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy.
Talk in confidence to a professional Therapist.
Make beautiful wedding memories Idyllic gardens – Enchanting chapel Rural treasure Torlesse Road, West Melton
Rochelle 03 347 4470 or 027 615 5073 rochelle@westhavengardens.co.nz www.westhavengardens.co.nz
Individuals, Children, Couples and Groups.
The Cat’s Pyjamas Preschool & Nursery The best start to a lifetime of learning! 65 Iris Taylor Avenue, Preston Downs, West Melton Tel: 03 741 1785 www.catspjs.co.nz
The Barn Centre, West Melton www.thebarncentre.com
16mm high tensile – Our 12mm-16mm spiked are all available in mild and high tensile steel. We alsO have standard mild 20x24m spiked harrOWs.
phone/Fax 03 347 8516
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G. Helen Patrick
MSc(Psych), BSc (Psych), MBPsS, NCH, Dip Couns, Dip Hypno, NLP
www.lyndonharrows.co.nz
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email lyndonharrows@xtra.co.nz
03 317 8010