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Phone: 318 7450 Fax: 318 7451

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Editorial:

Wednesday

14th October, 5pm

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Thursday

15th October, 5pm

Inside this issue:

Travel Into Summer 2

Rolleston Community

Fireworks Night

3

Men’s Shed 3

Selwyn ‘Gets Ready’

Winner Announced

4

West Melton Girls

WOW Fes�val

5

New Horse Riding Park 5

Selwyn Take Title 6

Weedons’ Big Win 7

Lincoln Lend A Hand 7

Public No�ces 10

Classifieds 10-11

Trades 11-12

Email Column 12

Schooling News 8

Adventure Race To

Support Heart Kids NZ

9

Rolleston Netball 10

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Expoz'Art is a pop up gallery which will open its doors to the public on September 16th. The gallery, run by well-known artists Katrina McGettigan Katrina McGettigan Katrina McGettigan Katrina McGettigan and Michelle Michelle Michelle Michelle Green, Green, Green, Green, is located in the heart of Rolleston next to Snap fitness gym. Michelle has a lifelong love of art and originally started her career as an artist on the West coast. She has always been inspired by nature, whether it be the hauntingly beautiful forests of the West or the mighty mountains and lakes of the East. Michelle's spiritual connection to nature allows her to capture and focus this mysterious and beautiful energy into all her works of art. In 2012, Michelle felt she was ready to take the next step in her painting career and cast her eyes

east across the great Southern Alps of the South Island into the vast expansive region of Canterbury. Equally inspired by the Canterbury scenes, Katrina loves to capture the beauty of New Zealand on canvas. Originally from Methven, Katrina is now an established artist living in Christchurch. She has exhibited throughout New Zealand in both joint and solo shows and her work has been sold worldwide. Over the course of her career, Katrina has developed a stronger more refined style by experimenting with a wide range of moods, colours and light to depict many landscape and native bird scenes. Katrina is currently undertaking the challenging task of painting one hundred native birds in one

hundred days and will have a special launch on day one hundred of the collection. This project has gained popularity landing Kat r ina a guest appearance on The Daily Fix - Christchurch's internet TV Channel. Katrina will be painting onsite in the gallery and offers art tuition for children and adults. The opportunity arose for the

Above Katrina McGettigan and right Michelle Green.

artists to open the gallery through collaboration with Rolleston Square and The Selwyn Arts Trust. Rolleston Square is keen to prov ide opportun i t ies for Rolleston residents, so has collaborated with the artists to provide this space for Michelle and Katrina to live their dream of running a gallery - right in the heart of Rolleston.

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Mark Saturday, October 10th on the calendar because it’s the day Harvey World Travel celebrates its arrival into the Selwyn District with their new store, located beside The Warehouse in Rolleston. Harvey World Travel is the only true independent franchised travel agent where stores are 100% owned by the operators. Operators who support their communities by offering first class travel solutions. This new Rolleston store will be no different, with owners SueSueSueSue and Paul RobinsonPaul RobinsonPaul RobinsonPaul Robinson, hailing from Selwyn’s, Kirwee. The new store is the second to be owned by the Robinsons who purchased the Blenheim store in November last year. “We started the Harvey World journey with Rolleston in mind,” Sue commented. “However the lack of available retail space meant we had to tread water for awhile. Rolleston Square has always been our desired location, but we just had to be patient. When Blenheim came up, we

October 7th but on the 10th there will be suppliers on hand to showcase their products. More FM will be in attendance with face painting and colouring in to keep children occupied, freeing up their parents to talk travel. A barbecue will operate between 10am and 2pm. “October marks UK and Europe on Sale, so it really makes the most sense to open when we know the prices will be really competitive. We have some amazing opening specials, and those, along with our outstanding staff makes us excited to be able to serve our local community. Whether it is business or leisure travel, finally Rolleston has a travel agent,” Sue concluded.

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jumped at it, and while the travel away from home has been hard, we knew that one day we would get there with Rolleston. Finally that day is coming.” In Blenheim the Robinsons support local Volunteer Fire Brigades with a portion of each sale going to them, and they plan to do the same in Selwyn. “We are firm believers in giving back to the community that support us,” Sue stressed. “There are so many deserving charities, but the Fire Brigade is close to my heart as a volunteer at Kirwee,” Paul commented. “So we are sticking with that and are proud to be able to financially support the seven brigades in Marlborough and eleven in Selwyn.” The store officially opens on

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R o l l e s t o n C o m m u n i t y Fundraising Fireworks Night is a much looked forward to event and this year will doubtless be no different. Organisers have a huge night planned for Saturday, November 7th. This annual event is run by a group of volunteers from the Rolleston Residents Association and representatives from many of the wider area’s local non-profit groups and schools. Apart from celebrating the night safely, and to give the community a family fun night, it is also run to help support all these groups. For many, it is one of the largest fundraising, by way of games and stalls, events of their year. Some would say that this wonderful community night has become a principal event in the Selwyn calendar given how long the event has been going and the large crowd it now attracts. It has grown so large over the last few years that organisers have liaised with the bus company to provide extra, later buses to get everyone travelling on public transport, home safely.

The Fireworks’ event originally started where the Council building now stands, when all the prunings etc would be pushed into a big bonfire and the local fire brigade would let off everyone’s fireworks. A real community bonfire, with fire crackers and things purchased from the shop. From these small beginnings it is now almost outgrowing its current Reserve location, with thousands of people attending to see the wonderful professional display carried out by Fireworks International. The concept for the show this year is the continuation of the ‘Mars the Bringer of War’ t h e m e . T h r o u g h t h e combination of fireworks and music, the show’s intention is to mark the Canterbury Regiment of Mounted Rifles and a Battalion of Canterbury Infantry who were part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to join the British Empire’s war effort. These 8,454 men were the first of an eventual 100,000 New Zealanders who served overseas in WW1 during the

ensuing four years. This is a community event put on by community volunteers, although appreciated support from Pub Charity and SDC have assisted with some costs, the gate takings are what funds the majority of the ever increasing budget of the event. Needless to say organisers are hoping for a fine, warm and wind free evening to attract the crowds. “The price has remained unchanged from last year at $5 per person or $10 per family and once inside the gate then everything spent at the community group stalls, goes straight to that group,” said a s p o k e s p e r s o n f o r t h e o r g a n i s e r s . “ T h e r e ’ s entertainment throughout the night, as well as fairground rides, including some new attractions, all being finished off by a wonderful fireworks display. Hopefully the wider Selwyn community will come along and continue supporting this wonderful event.”

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The rather smart and very functional new Men’s Shed building in Rolleston.

Things are moving along nicely at the Rolleston Men’s Shed, with their main building in place and the roof now on the meeting room. The next job is get the walls and cladding on to make the meeting room secure. The power should be on by the time this goes to press and the whole project is looking spectacular. An additional shipping container is also on site and this will be painted up in the same colours as the main building and provide additional storage space.

The Men’s Shed battery drive has been extremely successful and continues as long as there are batteries in the community. Contact Neil Bennett Neil Bennett Neil Bennett Neil Bennett (number below) and he will arrange collection. The Men’s Shed members are still doing work in the community and thanks to all the volunteers who lend a hand at a moment’s notice, long may this continue. “Anyone with a little time to spare on a Wednesday or a Saturday morning, should call in

for a cuppa,” Neil said, “you may be pleasantly surprised,” he finished. Contact Neil Bennett Ph: 347 3173 M: 027 430 3076 [email protected]

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Five lucky Selwyn households are now better prepared for an emergency after signing up to the Selwyn Gets Ready website and winning a household emergency ‘grab and go’ kit. The winners for the Selwyn Gets Ready sign up and win competition are Susan Rogers Susan Rogers Susan Rogers Susan Rogers (Selwyn Huts), Mike and Karen Mike and Karen Mike and Karen Mike and Karen Hennessy Hennessy Hennessy Hennessy (Greendale), Kate Kate Kate Kate FosterFosterFosterFoster (Hororata), Steve Steve Steve Steve Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson (Kirwee) and Deb Deb Deb Deb and Julian Reynolds and Julian Reynolds and Julian Reynolds and Julian Reynolds (Tai Tapu). Each kit contains 23 items including a first aid kit, a torch with radio, an emergency tent and blanket, water purification tablets, and a large water container. They are valued at $145. Kate, co-caretaker of Terrace Station historic homestead, was delighted to be one of the kit winners. “The kit will be kept and used by whoever is responsible for the homestead at Terrace Station.” Around 120 new households

joined Selwyn Gets Ready over the duration of the competition which ran in August. The total number of households across the district that have joined Selwyn Gets Ready has now reached 6,029. The Selwyn Gets Ready website is a database which contains contact information of l o c a l r e s i de n t s . T h i s information is used by local community response teams to identify who needs assistance in an emergency and who has skills or resources (like first aid skills, generators and four wheel drives) that could help in a disaster. In a disaster a ne twork o f commun i ty response teams operate in Selwyn with each team responsible for checking on the welfare of their community, identifying what needs to be done in their area, solving local problems if they can and requesting assistance if needed. It is also used to alert

residents in emergencies. Householder’s information is r e s t r i c t e d t o t h e i r neighbourhood support group coordinators and the local community response team and cannot be viewed by the public. Se lwyn D ist r ic t Counc i l Community Resilience and Emergency Management Coordinator, Sue JenkinsSue JenkinsSue JenkinsSue Jenkins, said the competition encouraged new households to join the emergency management and ne ighbourhood suppor t website. “It’s great to see so many new households sign up. These households can now receive email or text messages alerting them of an emergency situation that will affect them directly like an uncontrolled fire nearby, a severe weather warning or a boil water notice for their water supply.” To join Selwyn Gets Ready, visit www.selwyn.getsready.net and enter your details.

Kate and Richard Foster with Sue Jenkins (right) and their ‘grab and go’ emergency kit at Terrace Station.

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Last week three talented West Melton students participated with pupils from numerous Canterbury schools at the Cultural Festival held at H o r n c a s t l e A r e n a i n Christchurch. The cultural festival is a unique and colourful stage show that celebrates the many vibrant cultures in both schools and Aotearoa. The three West Melton students all entered into the wearable arts category and spent a great deal of time and care turning their ideas and drawings into an actuality. Alessandra WardAlessandra WardAlessandra WardAlessandra Ward, Bella Bella Bella Bella Groen Groen Groen Groen and Brooke Muirsmeath Brooke Muirsmeath Brooke Muirsmeath Brooke Muirsmeath all used locally inspired themes for their ensembles. Alessandra and Bella chose the ‘Wild and Wacky’ category with their outfit ‘Girls Take on Farming Career’. Brooke chose the ‘Iconic Christchurch’ category and c r e a t e d a n a r t i s t i c representation of the rebuild. After finishing the final tweaks to their outfits, the girls waited patiently backstage on the night of the event to venture into the limelight and share their creative interpretations with an

excited audience. This year’s s h o w c a s e i n c l u d e d performances by seventy children’s groups, representing ten nationalities and from all over Canterbury. There were some fantastic outfits and it was interesting to see other

competitor’s interpretations of the brief. The West Melton entrants said they found the experience, “surreal”, and would, “highly recommend entering the competition; it was a lot of fun but also a lot of hard work”.

Alessandra Ward and Bella Groen: Wowing the audience with their ‘Wild and Wacky’ interpretation of “Girls Take on Farming Career”.

A new 350ha horse-riding area is

being developed in the Waimakariri

River Regional Park to provide a

dedicated facility that links with

established equestrian facili�es in

the McLeans Island area.

The trails will be developed in the

forest between ChaAerton’s and

Weedons Ross Roads and will

provide a safe environment for riding

away from motorised recrea�onal

ac�vi�es.

David Owen, Environment

Canterbury Regional Parks Team

Leader, said the new facility is being

developed in response to demand

from local horse-riding enthusiasts.

“With the Selwyn District

experiencing significant growth in

recent years, there is now even more

demand for outdoor ameni�es that

local people can enjoy.

“We have been working closely with

the Selwyn District Council to secure

funding and develop a plan for the

new area and we’ve met with

interested par�es and formed an

advisory group. Fulton Hogan is also

contribu�ng to the project by

providing direct assistance with staff

and machinery.

“The dedicated horse riding area will

include at least ten kilometres of safe

riding trails through pine forest.

There will also be plenty of parking

for horse floats and toilet facili�es,

so we’re sure it will be extremely

popular with the local community,”

David said.

The development will be completed

in stages and it is expected the

facility will be open by late summer/

early autumn.

The Waimakariri River Regional Park

provides a great mix of recrea�onal

opportuni�es and biodiversity and

conserva�on hot spots. The Park

offers the community a wide-range

of ac�vi�es including mountain-

biking and walking, trails and trail

bike riding, horse riding, fishing and

general river access.

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Back row: Martin Allen (coach). Front L to R: Liam Dew, Luke Barrett, Finn Surman, Sam Bailey, Timmy Fowler, Calum Murdoch,

Johnny Sims, Matt Sheridan, Jamie Watson, Daniel Palmer, Cameron Paul, Scott McKay.

The 12th‐grade boys’ team at Selwyn United - the Colts - r ec en t l y won Ma in l and Football’s First Division title. The league comprised the six top‐ranked teams of eleven to twelve‐year‐olds from a total of 4 8 t e am s t h r o u g h o u t Canterbury. This is the first time a boys’ or men’s Selwyn team has won a regional football title, and coach Martin Allen Martin Allen Martin Allen Martin Allen is

justifiably proud. He enthuses about how much he’s enjoyed the season and added: “These boys are the perfect example of what can be achieved with the right attitudes. I am very pleased for the boys that they secured the title, as I know it means a lot to them.” Martin has a strong coaching philosophy and development policy, and an eye‐catching style of play that he instils in his teams. Most of the Colts have been together for three years playing for Selwyn United, Selwyn Representative, and Selwyn Talent Centre. While Martin is particularly happy with the title win, he admitted: “For me, it’s more about the style in which the team is played, and about the boys realising that playing the beautiful game the way it’s meant to be played, will bring results.” After an exciting season, all of the squad’s players have been selected to represent the

Selwyn District at the South Island Football Tournament in Blenheim, held early next month. Four of Martin’s title winning team were also busy with futsal (indoor football) mid‐season, in July. They were selected for the Canterbury team to attend the N a t i o n a l Y o u t h F u t s a l Championships in Wellington and finished a creditable second behind Nelson Futsal. During the main season, Selwyn Colts scored 38 goals in ten games. This striking goal tally was eighteen more than that achieved by second‐placed Halswell United. Martin is already planning and looking forwards to next season when the Colts move up from nine‐a‐side to the full eleven‐a‐side game. He admits with heartfelt humility: “I’m really privileged to see how these boys are continuing to develop both as football players and wonderful young men.”

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before the expiry date. “My Town” competition winners: Ladbrook Primary School.

Future Leader Scholars from the Lend-a-Hand programme based at Lincoln University organised the ‘My Town’ children’s design competition held on September 11th. ‘My Town’ is an exhibition and presentation of the design proposals created by children of local school groups and clubs of the Selwyn District. The winners then have the chance to transform their ideas into reality. It was up to the groups to create a proposal to present, Dragons Den style, at the ‘My Town’ event. There was a grand total of $3,800 raised to go toward the three winning groups ideas. The winning ideas were submitted by Power Paint team from Ladbrook Primary (1st), Amazing Maze Makers from Leeston School and the Dream Big and Read team

from Ladbrooks School (3rd). The competition was open to groups of up to six children, aged 5 to 13 and the Future Leader Scholars worked hands on with them to introduce their projects and help brainstorm ideas. Lend-a-Hand was established by the Lincoln University Future Leader Scholars following the devastating 2 0 1 1 C a n t e r b u r y earthquakes. The group has raised $45,000 for various c h a r i t i e s s i n c e i t s establishment. As well as raising funds for local projects, the Lend-a-Hand programme pushes students outside their comfort zones, fosters personal growth, helps to develop relationships with a wider range of people and inspires participants to showcase their vision.

Weedons school IT teacher, Patrick Wyatt and Parody writer April Fitzjohn with students who participated in the video entry which

can be found on youtube.

W e e d o n s S c h o o l w a s understandably thrilled to be placed fourth in the second HP Rural Schools Competition, which won them $1,250 worth of HP technology. Weedons entry was one of more than e i g h t y c r e a t i v e v i d e o submissions from rural schools across the country. Their parody video based around Pink Floyd's, 'Another Brick in the Wall' - instead changing the words to 'Ten Chromebooks short of them all'. To enter, schools were asked to submit an explanation about why they needed new technology and how it would benefit the students. Weedons School IT teacher, Patrick Wyatt Patrick Wyatt Patrick Wyatt Patrick Wyatt said, “in our video we wanted to show the student’s point of view; how they’re being distracted when others use technology in the classroom

when there aren’t enough to go around. We then moved to the teachers, feeling left behind with all of these children and their technology knowledge and the need for new laptops. Before ending with the support/office staff and showing the need for a new printer and PC.” Patrick said they will be putting their winnings towards up

skilling their teachers through IT support. “We’ve started leasing Chromebooks for our seniors from year six this year with a ratio of one to one,” he added. “It’s been awesome, but it’s a different way of teaching for us, and learning for the children, so we felt it would be best to spend the prize money on support from HP specialists who can show us how to get the very best out o f th is new technology.”


Clearview’s senior hockey team achieved overall first place in the recent Canterbury Primary Schools Winter Tournament. T

he winning year 7/8 team ventured to Hagley Park to compete on August 27th and did remarkably well. They settled into a

winning pattern after a draw in the first game, becoming the first Clearview team to win a Canterbury event. Hopefully there will be

many more in the future! Clearview’s winning team: Back L to R: James Cross, Rosie Greig,

Abby Prusas, Ashleigh Coull, Connor Harrison, Jesse Winter, Jordan Valentine, Brady Yelavich, Sophie Parker, Hayley Clarke

(coach). Front L to R: Zac Christensen, Willow Mountford, Tori Wilby (manager, taking the photo!)

L to R: Tasman Boskell, Sam Lyon, Natalie Summerfield and Dwight Felipe learn about measurements during Maths Week.

West Melton Primary School took advantage of National Math’s Week which ran from August 10th-14th to find new and wonderful ways of encouraging student learning. The school’s three community teams, Kiwi, Pukeko and Moa, all participated with great enthusiasm. Math’s Week is a premier mathematics event in the New Zealand school calendar, and sees more than 50,000 students, teachers and parents, from around New Zealand, participating. In its eleventh year of operation, Math’s Week continues to move from strength to strength with the addition of new interactive games and challenges each year. Math’s Week is the

creation of the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers (NZAMT) and is a registered charity. K iw i team used group knowledge to help them learn to read numbers up to ten. The Pukeko team solved addition

Devon Aylward of West Melton was one of 'The Chicks' while singing ‘Love in a Fowl House’.

On August 25th, primary school students from several local schools participated in the Kids for Kids Concert held at the Wigram Airforce Museum. Kids for Kids is a mass choir event held in conjunction with World Vision and this was the 21st year it has been held in New Zealand. A series of twenty two shows are held nationwide giving young students a chance to perform for their community. The theme this year was

Beetle MacRae from West Melton School was part of the ukulele medley group featuring iconic kiwi performer, Jackie Clarke.

West Melton Primary School welcomed new entrants Parley Johnston and Zoe Wright (left) and Isabel England (right) recently.

'Slice of Heaven' featuring Jackie Clarke Jackie Clarke Jackie Clarke Jackie Clarke and Nathan Nathan Nathan Nathan KingKingKingKing, along with classic Kiwi songs, enjoyed by young and old. The Pukeko Team from West Melton School practiced for many months and were inc red ib l y exc i t ed to showcase their singing with an estimated dozen other schools on the Monday night. In addition, West Melton were fortunate enough to have some students on the front stage in several songs,

giving those children an espec i a l l y memorab l e evening. Also taking part were students from Sheffield Primary School, many of whom made ‘a day of it’. Keen choir members went to the Kids for Kids practice session in the morning then stayed in Christchurch, enjoying some swimming and walks to fill in the time. The evening concert was a wonderful experience and a great confidence builder.

problems with groups of ten using value, and the Moa students learned all about measurement. They used a measuring trundle to record the distance from server to Wireless Access Point, so they could make a cable map for the school.

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Enhancing Selwyn Enhancing Selwyn Enhancing Selwyn Enhancing Selwyn District for over 25 yearsDistrict for over 25 yearsDistrict for over 25 yearsDistrict for over 25 years

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NEW SERVICE

Tree and Hedge Trimming

to complement our exis�ng

Clean-up Service.

Niven: 027 220 8300

Office: 03 3478 555

www.mcl.kiwi.nz

View the Rolleston News online at www.malvernnews.co.nz

The idea to form Team Mobico Heart Kids and compete in GodZone was conceived two years ago after West Melton t e a m c a p t a i n R u p e r t R u p e r t R u p e r t R u p e r t MacLachlan’s MacLachlan’s MacLachlan’s MacLachlan’s son, MitchellMitchellMitchellMitchell, was diagnosed with a hole in his heart at six weeks old. Mitch underwent open heart surgery at Starship hospital when he was just eighteen months old. Without the incredible help and support from everyone involved at Heart Kids Canterbury and Heart Kids NZ, coping with this stressful time in their lives would have been a lot different for the MacLachlan family. Every week, twelve babies are born with a heart defect in New Zealand and while there are surgical procedures that can improve the heart's function, there is no cure for a Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Heart Kids NZ is the only charity that

supports Kiwi children and families affected by CHD, right throughout their lives. Rupert found this support invaluable, “They went beyond and above, right from the moment they found out about Mitchell's heart defect, through to now, six months post-surgery.” Heart Kids NZ receives no government funding and has to fundraise for all its services. Mobico, a New Zealand owned specialist IT company, is proud to get in behind it and the four wonderful people, plus their families, who are taking on this adventure to raise awareness and much needed funds for Heart Kids NZ. Mobico is sponsoring a team to participate in the April 2016 GodZone, the World’s most technically challenging adventure race. The four member team are all seriously accomplished

Team Mobico Heart Kids are ready to tackle the World’s most challenging technical adventure race to raise money for

Heart Kids Canterbury and New Zealand. L-R: West Melton’s Rupert MacLachlan, with Hedley Wilton,

Karen Muller and Richard Dove.

endurance athletes. They and their supporters are now keen to help Heart Kids and are hoping to raise $100,000 over the next six months as they train and compete in the April 2016 event. GodZone is the ult imate expedition, adventure, racing experience. The event sees unsupported teams (meaning they must be self sufficient) travelling approximately 500kms, a c r o s s N e w Z e a l a n d ' s wilderness, for up to seven days. Considered one of the most technically challenging adventure races in the world, teams have limited time to prepare their maps and strategy, before setting out. Teams also face additional challenges (such as orienteering) that are set at an elite level to ensure the event provides a good challenge to both brains and brawn.

Check outCheck outCheck outCheck out www.godzoneadventure.com www.godzoneadventure.com www.godzoneadventure.com www.godzoneadventure.com for further information on the for further information on the for further information on the for further information on the

race and email:race and email:race and email:race and email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

to assist with raising funds for to assist with raising funds for to assist with raising funds for to assist with raising funds for this worthy cause.this worthy cause.this worthy cause.this worthy cause.

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLELIFESTYLELIFESTYLELIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards

and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local

and lasts better. Springfield

Quarry phone 318 4132.

CELEBRANT

FENCING

SUMMERFIELDSUMMERFIELDSUMMERFIELDSUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your area now. Lifestyle. Farm. Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs. 27 years contract fencing. John is available to help with design and planning. Phone Carol and John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

AUTOMOTIVE

• WOF while you wait • Full mechanical

repairs and servicing on all makes and models of vehicles

• 5 mechanics on site.

Putting the service into automotive servicing.

Jones Road Auto 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston

Phone 347 4020

LAWN CARE

40 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston

For your mower servicing,

repairs and spares.

Walk behinds and ride-ons.

Phone Maurice

021 0231 9041

WEDD INGSWEDD INGSWEDD INGSWEDD INGS , C i v i l U n io n

Ceremonies, Renewal of

Vows, Naming Ceremonies,

Funerals & Unveilings. Jenni

Gibson phone/fax: 324 8332

Mob i l e : 021 723 089

[email protected]

www.celebrantservices.net.nz

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MIGHTY MIGHTY MIGHTY MIGHTY Mix Natural Dog Food. Natura l & who lesome. Premium nutrition. Cost effective, NZ Made. No artificial colours or preservatives. Frozen concentrate & biscuits. Now available from your local agent. Sue Neale 347 6702 o r 0 2 1 2 0 7 0 4 2 1 , [email protected]

FOR SALE

DININGDININGDININGDINING table, round with six chairs, colonial style, excellent order, $450. Side board, colonial style, excellent condition, $400. Phone 03 347 2215.

WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hu t c hes . A va i l a b l e i n 70L bags, 1m3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 347 7352 for more details.

RK Firewood is back. Are you ready for winter?

Available now - Old Man Pine,

Bluegum Macrocarpa &

Oregon. Try the Hot Mix.

All top quality, clean wood.

EPpos available.

Rini Contrac�ng 027 451 7300.

DOGS

We are a freestyle Martial Art,

teaching in a fun & relaxed atmosphere Come along and have a look. Gain confidence, co-ordination, fitness

and self-defence. We cater for all age groups and fitness levels.

Templeton Community Centre • Mondays & Fridays

TIGERS: 3-7yrs 3.30-4.05pm PANTHERS: 7-12yrs 4.10-4.55pm

XTREME: 12+yrs 5.00-5.50pm FREESTYLE: Adults 5.55-6.55pm

For any enquiries ph Jacque or Allister 03 349 4946.

www.selfdefence.co.nz

PROACTIVE MARTIAL

ARTS TEMPLETON

OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS

Anxiety & Depression

Mental Skills Coach Experienced, qualified,

professional.

Adults & Children Anna Dalzell

Phone 0800 2CHANGE

COUNSELLING

FIREWOOD

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GOINGGOINGGOINGGOING away? Leaving pets behind? Petcalls available (or housesitters). Phone 021 430 016 or email [email protected] or visit www.homesitselwyn.co.nz.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

ROOF ROOF ROOF ROOF & house maintenance. A l l a s p e c t s c o v e r e d including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702.

ROOF MAINTENANCE

GARAGE SALE

KAJENSKAJENSKAJENSKAJENS Garage Sales. 10+ houses, Sheridan Drive. Sat 26th September, 9am-12pm. BARGAINS!

PLANT NURSERIES

HORORATA HORORATA HORORATA HORORATA Nurseries - Quality landscape plants at wholesale prices. Specialists in farm and dairy conversion plantings. Natives, ornamentals, hedging, deciduous trees. Hardy locally grown s tock . Fr i end ly knowledgeable advice. Phone Dave or Wendy for hours we are open 03 318 0081 or visit www.hororatanurseries.co.nz

Feta, Camembert & RicoGa

Sat 3 Oct, Sun 8 Nov, Sat 28 Nov

Cheese making Classes Oxford, North Canterbury

Come & enjoy a day learning how to make cheese.

$90 per person, morning tea & lunch included.

For further info call Pam on 03 312 1305 or visit

www.homecheesemaker.co.nz

Fox

Terrier

Puppies

1 bitch, 1 dog. 10 weeks old. Tan & white.

From genuine pedigree stock. Parents can be

viewed. Phone 318 1996.

It’s the end of another netball season for the Rolleston Netball Club, one that has been full of great compet it ion, good s p o r t s m a n s h i p , s k i l l improvement and fun. Add to this both team and individual achievements from all players, coaches, managers, umpires, bench officials and committee of the Club. The Rolleston Netball

Club president Mary Wiering Mary Wiering Mary Wiering Mary Wiering thanks all of these volunteers, as there would not be a successful Club without them. M a r y a l s o a d d e d congratulations to all the girls t h a t g o t i n t o S e lw y n Representative teams and all those who have achieved at various levels for their umpiring. Of the Rolleston Netball Club’s

fourteen Senior and Social teams, nine of these competed in finals on Saturday, September 12th. The Senior I team took a win and their were some hard fought games and close losses. On Saturday, September 19th eight Rolleston Netball Club teams from the thirteen teams in the years 5-8 category competed in the Primary finals, along with one year 4 invitational team. Both the Primary A team and Primary E team came away with wins. The Club’s successes were celebrated at their end of season prizegiving held last weekend and everyone is already looking forward to the 2016 season. The Club is extremely appreciative of all their sponsors along with the community support they receive.

Further information aboutFurther information aboutFurther information aboutFurther information about the Club can be found on the Club can be found on the Club can be found on the Club can be found on www.sportsground.co.nz/www.sportsground.co.nz/www.sportsground.co.nz/www.sportsground.co.nz/

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MURRAY

HATCHARD

• Washing Machine Repairs

• Hire Machines • Reconditioned

Machines

67 Burnham Rd, Burnham Phone 03 347 6768 Mobile 027 432 8651

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920 • 0800 11 22 40

[email protected]

For this and other helpful advice on Solar Hea�ng,

renova�ons and repairs – Ring the team at

DID YOU KNOW?

If you have a mains pressure

hot water cylinder, it is recommended by the

manufacturers that the

sacrificial anode is checked every 10 years, & replaced if necessary.

This will greatly increase the life of your cylinder.

A new anode is far cheaper than a new cylinder!

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN HANDYMAN HANDYMAN - Mike the Handyman serving all handyman, lawnmowing and general work, Selwyn area. Phone 0800 287 828 or 03 347 7437.

SHELLEY’SSHELLEY’SSHELLEY’SSHELLEY’S Glass and Glazing. Got a broken glass window? Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/Double glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry. Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darf ie ld, Rolleston, West Melton & Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.

WINDOW REPAIRS

● Residen�al

● Commercial

● Heat Pump

027 357 9401

03 347 9164 Kurt Benseman - Registered Electrician

TRADES

www.powercabledirect.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT TRADES

If you have reliable transport and are

available now, please give James Scarlett

at Kelly a call on 03 347 1180,

mobile 027 213 0613 or email your CV to

[email protected]

General warehousing work available for peak

season, Rolleston based, must be available to work

from now and through the Christmas period.

Hours: 7.30am – 4pm shift, Monday – Friday.

TRADES

TRADES

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

Upholsterer

Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs

Squabs etc Free Quotes

Based in Weedons

Phone 03 980 4979

LARGE HOUSE WANTED Genuine cash buyer looking for a large

family home in Clearview School zone.

Must be large 4/5 bedrooms,

over 250sqm, $500,000 - 800,000.

Call or text 027 550 7487

WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY

• MirrorsMirrorsMirrorsMirrors • CatdoorsCatdoorsCatdoorsCatdoors • Splash BacksSplash BacksSplash BacksSplash Backs • Retro Fit Retro Fit Retro Fit Retro Fit Double GlazingDouble GlazingDouble GlazingDouble Glazing

• Insurance Insurance Insurance Insurance RepairsRepairsRepairsRepairs

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Need some help with:

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 [email protected] Get me to do your ‘dishes’Get me to do your ‘dishes’Get me to do your ‘dishes’Get me to do your ‘dishes’

• Aerials/Dishes

• TV/DVR Set-up

• Wall Mounting

• Freeview/Decoders

• Cabling

• Phone Jacks

• Multi-room Systems

• Hook-ups

• Pre-wire (All Types)

• All Installations of TV,

Freeview, Home

Theatre, Hi Fi

Ph 0800 765 758 Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282

81 Main South Road, Rolleston

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Alterations/Upgrades

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Maintenance & General

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Town & Country

Mobile: 021 22 77 275 Ph: 379 6644 Fax: 379 6645 11 Allingham Lane Rolleston [email protected]

● Garden Ligh�ng

● House Re-Wire

● Telephone Extensions

● Kitchen Re-Fit

● New Builds/Extensions

● Spa Pool Installa�on

● Shop Fi�ng

● Office Re-fits

● Mitsubishi Heat Pumps

● Electrical Safety Cer�ficate

For all your Plumbing Requirements in the

Christchurch and Selwyn District areas.

New Housing * Spouting * Roof Repairs New Housing * Spouting * Roof Repairs New Housing * Spouting * Roof Repairs New Housing * Spouting * Roof Repairs * House Alterations * Hot Water Cylinders * House Alterations * Hot Water Cylinders * House Alterations * Hot Water Cylinders * House Alterations * Hot Water Cylinders

* Installing Solar Hot Water * Installing Solar Hot Water * Installing Solar Hot Water * Installing Solar Hot Water

STEVE TE HAARA PHONE: 347 3006 FAX: 347 3008 MOBILE: 027 243 6974 EMAIL: [email protected]

A man and woman were married for many years. Whenever there was a confronta�on, yelling could be heard deep into the night. The old man would shout, "When I die, I will dig my way up and out of the grave and come back and haunt you for the rest of your life!" Neighbours feared him. The old man liked the fact that he was feared. Then one evening, he died when he was 98. APer the burial, her neighbours, concerned for her safety, asked, "Aren't you afraid that he may indeed be able to dig his way out of the grave and haunt you for the rest of your life?" The wife said, “Let him dig. I had him buried upside down...and I know he won't ask for direc�ons."

Phone: 0274 334 057 or 03 347 9774

Based in West Melton, we build, renovate and work with

EQC and Fletchers and the current Remedial work. • We cover the Selwyn area - No Job too LiAle, No Job too Big.

• We offer a full team of experienced tradesmen; Builders, Painters,

Paper hangers, Brick laying, Plastering, Roofing.

• Insurance quotes and repairs.

• With the business opera�ng for over 20 years, we are able to

offer a wide scope of exper�se and compe��ve rates.

Next deadline:

Thursday

15th October

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