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Volume 27, Issue 13

Southern Belle BEAUTY

“Because we all deserve to feel beautiful” This is the mission statement that Charlotte McKenzie has for her new business in Leeston. Charlotte McKenzie is a very creative, passionate lady, who began her career working in the children’s department at Ballantynes.

She discovered that she was drawn to the cosmetic department every break she had. She was studying law at the time and found that she was skipping class to go back to cosmetics. A job offer What’s coming up?

Jul. 07-Ellesmere Toy Library AGM. Jul. 09-Sedgemere Community Mid-Winter Dinner.

Pg15 Jul.12-Leeston Bowling & Tennis AGM. Pg 15 Jul. 11-ECCO AGM Pg.15 Jul.14-Anglican Parish Talent Auction. 7:30pm Leeston Bowling Club. Pg 15 Jul. 20-Central Farming 4 Profit. Pg 15 Aug. 01-Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc. AGM. Pg 15

in that department was the catalyst for her future. She left law behind and joined the team at Ballantynes getting to know both the reps and products of Linden Leaves, Mac and Estee Lauder.

From there she went into retail management , managing two stores in Riccarton Mall and doing make-up for weddings on her days off. In 2016 she graduated with a Diploma in Beauty therapy.

She also achieved an outstanding 3rd place in a National Competition in make-up artistry run by Minifies, a well known makeup distribution company.

She was told about a vacant beauty salon, the previously, Embellish

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With her extensive knowledge and experience, Charlotte offers almost every beauty treatment to the community of Selwyn. Waxing, facials, artistry lessons, acrylic and gel nails, eyelash extensions, massage and spray tans are just a few.

Her hours are: Monday:10am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 7pm, Wednesday: 10am to 6pm, Thursday: 9am to 7pm, Friday: 9am to 5pm, Saturday: by appointment Charlotte feels that if she is able to offer these hours then it will save customers going to town to get their beauty need met.

Her brand is both rustic and country with Southern being the location and Belle being the women we are.

For your appointments phone Charlotte on 0220676646

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Ellesmere Church Services LEESTON LIFE CHURCH

Station Street. Leeston Kids’ Church every Sunday at 10:00am

SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS LEESTON ST JOHN AMBULANCE CALL-OUTS

Sunday, 09th July 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service Sunday 9th July 9.30am Worship Service at St. David's, Leeston.

H20 children's programme during worship.

Morning tea after the service.

11am Worship Service at Trinity, Dunsandel.

Morning tea from 10.30am.

Sunday 16th July 9.30am Worship Service at St. David’s, Leeston.

H20 children's programme during worship.

Morning tea after the service.

11am Anglican Service at Trinity, Dunsandel.

Morning tea from 10.30am.

Minister: Rev. Heather Kennedy New to the district? Come & check us out!

Parish Phone: 3243315 Minister: Rev. Heather Kennedy Email: rev.heather.kennedy@gmail.com Lifetouch Pastor: Teena Dela Cruz: 3242240 www.churchatellesmere.org.nz ANGLICAN PARISH OF ELLESMERE

Sunday 9 July Eucharist at St Mary’s, Irwell Eucharist and Sunday School at St John’s, Leeston 6:00 pm Pot-luck Community Dinner Sedgemere Hall 8:00 am 9:30 am

16th June ~ 30th June

Sunday, 16th July 10.00am Family Worship with café open after service

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Senior Pastors, Wayne & Nicky Watson Church Office, phone 3243-697 CATHOLIC CHURCH

St John the Evangelist, Leeston, & St Patrick's, Lincoln.

Leeston Mass will be celebrated at St John the Evangelist, Leeston Sunday, 10.00am.

Thursday 5.30pm Lincoln Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St Stephen's Anglican Church, Lincoln, at 8.30am Weekday Masses: 9.00am Parish Centre.

Rolleston Sunday Mass 5.00 pm Church of the Resurrection, Rolleston.

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PLEASE HELP US TO HELP YOU BY MAKING SURE THAT YOUR HOUSE NUMBER IS VISIBLE INCLUDING YOUR RAPID NUMBER. IT HELPS HEAPS AND MAKES OUR JOB EASIER. DUNSANDEL Jun. 15 Car vs pole - Dunsandel Hororata Rd Jun. 18 0716 Car fire - Haldon Rd Jun. 21 1741 Shed fire - Haldon Rd LEESTON SOUTHBRIDGE Jun. 24 0059 MVA - Southbridge Leeston Rd

Parish Priest, Fr. Job Thyikalamuriyil 3252-770 Leeston Parish Chairperson, Anna Carter 3243-206

Sunday 16 July Bible Sunday 9:30 am Eucharist at St John’s, Leeston 11:15 am Eucharist at Trinity, Dunsandel 5:00 pm Patronal Festival Eucharist at St James’. Southbridge Shared meal to follow

All very welcome

Every Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist with Prayer for Healing Morning tea, at St John’s, Leeston

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Local Scene EIGHT YEARS ON AND STILL GOING STRONG!!!

The volunteers at Leeston’s Day Club never seem to lack in energy and enthusiasm.

Their focus is completely on providing good hearty home cooked meals for the community.

The cost of the two course meals is only $8. And like in all good things... wait there’s more.

Day Club is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, starting at 9am, with morning tea, and finishing at 2:30pm after a cuppa. During the day there are activities, such as housie, card games, exercises and often a guest speaker.

There is a constant buzz about the place with people interacting with one another and certainly a lot of laughter.

After a hugely successful evening run by the Ellesmere Business & Promotions, Phillippa Jacobs from Pinnacle & Co has agreed to do a follow-up session on utilising your facebook page to increase and revitalize your business potential.

The session will be held on the 12th July at the Leeston Community Room, 5:30pm. This session will cost $45:00 per person to be paid on the night. A light refreshment will be provided, compliments of the Ellesmere Business & Promotions, working together to support local business.

Grace Patterson

Right: Material supplied by Historical Society

Grace Gulliver from Te Puke married William (‘Young Bill’) Patterson, son of David and Amelia Patterson.

Grace and Bill farmed on Harts Road, Lakeside. They

had three children, John, Yvonne and Noeline.

She belonged to the Lakeside Country Women’s Institute.

In 1950 they sold the farm and moved to Te Puke and later retired into Tauranga.

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Local Scene The Pamper Room at Leeston Pharmacy: Winter Update Are You Tired of Waxing or Shaving?

IPL is a method of permanent hair reduction and is available right here in Leeston at the Pamper Room in Leeston, with our IPLqualified Beauty Therapists.

IPL (Intense Pulse Light) is based on a beam of filtered visible light designed to see pigmented cells in the hair follicle of dark hairs. The light converts to heat energy and it’s this energy that heats the follicle and destroys its ability to grow hairs while remaining functional in other ways. The hair grows in 3 stages and it is in the active “Anagen” stage, that the hair must be in to be destroyed, which is why a series of treatments is performed.

After a full consultation with our trained therapists, Lisa or Angela, they will determine whether your hair and skin is suitable for IPL treatment and a patch test will be performed. Once you begin a treatment the hair will take 7-14 days to fall out. After several weeks the next growth will become obvious. It is important to remember that no one needs to see this hair, it may be cut, shaved or bleached. Treatment is advised every 4-6 weeks, and usually a series of six treatments is all that is required for great long lasting results.

Winter is an ideal time to

begin these treatments, so ask us about our 5 + 1 special deal.

With the welcome addition of Angela to our staff, she has introduced us to facial Dermaplaning/ blading. This provides an alternative to acid peels or microdermabrasion and is great for extremely sensitive/red skin and rosacea.

Angela has trained in this technique which enables her to gently exfoliate the outer dead skin cells and also removes the fine facial hair “peach fuzz”. The hair returns softly and will not become coarser as a result of the treatment. Treatment is recommended every four weeks with Half Face and Full-face options available.

We’d like to take this time to thank and wish Kim Gargett, (also one of our IPLqualified Beauty Therapists) all the best, as she goes on Maternity Leave, later in July.

Come in and talk to us about Dermaplaning or IPL today and book for a free consultation and a patch test with Angela or Lisa, our qualified Beauty Therapists.

The Pamper Room at Leeston Pharmacy is open Tuesday to Saturday, phone 3243 442, and on Facebook.

RAIL TRAIL LINK UNDER CONSTRUCTION Well the shortest day has been and gone and we are on the upwards slope again.

Even though it has been a mild winter so far I'm sure many of you would be like me and keen to hibernate for the next month or so until we get a bit more warmth back again. It also means that farm fresh eggs are in a bit short in supply and it'll be another few weeks before the daylight hours are long enough for the hens to start laying regularly again.

We still have a good supply of winter vegetables ready for making those lovely homemade soups, home baking, pickles and jams at the market. If you need to keep the young ones warm there are lovely home knitted jerseys and hats. Josie also has lovely leather goods.

Come down and have a hot bacon buttie or a sausage while you are browsing.

Leeston Farmers’ Market is open on the first and third Saturday morning, 9.3012.30, of every month. If it is wet we will be in the hall behind St David's Church.

The next two markets will be on the 15th July and 5th August. The first market of every month is also a kids’ market: children 12 and under can come down with their crafts and old toys to sell at the market with an adult supervisor.

If you are one of our amazing growers or crafts people and would like to join us at the Leeston Farmers’ Market on a regular basis or just now and then, please email us at leeston.farmersmarket@g mail.com

Construction of an off road link to connect Lincoln to the Little River Rail Trail is now under way.

The 45km Rail Trail runs from Shands Road in Hornby, via Prebbleton, Lincoln, Greenpark, Motukarara, Kaituna, Birdlings Flat and Catons Bay to Little River.

The new shared cycleway/ pathway will link Lincoln to the existing Rail Trail at Ellesmere Road where it crosses to River Road near Moirs Lane.

The link will be developed in two stages with the first stage running from Liffey Springs Park to the Lincoln Stormwater Wetland. This stage is now under construction by Selwyn District Council with a new pedestrian/ cyclist bridge over the L2 River at Liffey Springs Park recently developed to link to existing pathways around the wetlands.

A new water crossing point will also be added at the wetlands.

The second stage of construction is being financed by the Little River Rail Trail Trust, with a construction start date for this work yet to be confirmed. This stage will see a new section of pathway added from south of

the wetlands along the L2 River where it will connect to Moirs Lane and the start of the existing pathway at Ellesmere Road.

From here the Trail follows the river downstream to the Ahuriri Reserve and the pathways through to Motukarara.

“The new bridge and pathways will provide a mainly offroad route which allows cyclists to avoid having to use a busy section of road along Edward Street and Ellesmere Road south and will provide a safer and more enjoyable cycling experience,” says Selwyn District Council Asset Transportation Manager, Andrew Mazey.

“It also provides access across the river for residents in the neighbouring subdivisions to the wetlands area for recreation.”

The Little River Rail Trail is the initiative of the ChristchurchLittle River Rail Trail Trust and the project involves Ngāi Tahu and the Wairewa Rūnanga, the Department of Conservation, Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council and Selwyn District Council.

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Local Scene BROOKSIDE 150TH ANNIVERSARY LATER BROOKSIDE INDUSTRY As mentioned previously, flour milling and blacksmithing were early industries in the Brookside CBD. Later industry moved into the suburbs with the establishment of a creamery and an electricity substation.

Brookside Creamery A meeting to set up a Dairy Factory Company was reported in the Press ( 21 May 1888) Messrs. Withell, Cunningham and Watson from Brookside were appointed to a Provisional Committee along with many others from districts around Christchurch. In 1892 a meeting of the Central Dairy Company was held at the Brookside schoolroom where it was considered advisable to establish a creamery in the district. Messrs Hight, J. Gilbert, C. Withell, Belton, J. Grigg and R. Withell were charged with finding more support and selecting a site (Press, 30 Sep).

On the 25 August 1894 the Killinchy correspondent from the Ellesmere Guardian reported that the “new creamery near Brookside when erected will be a boon to the farmers in the district”. By 10 November 1894 it was reported that the creamery was operational.

Farmers brought their milk to be separated and cream was taken by horse and dray to the railway at Selwyn Lake Road, Irwell, then sent to Canterbury Central Dairy Factory, Addington, to be made into butter. Mr W. Donaldson, took over from Mr J. Stewart in September 1898 and Mr Rose was presented with a tea set in appreciation of his work from 1916-19.

The creamery closed in 1920 and in August 1920 the building was passed in at an auction conducted by Messrs H. Matson and Co. Even the concrete foundations have now disappeared but the macrocarpa trees still remain.

Electricity In 1915 a church group was discussing the topic, “Would electricity from Lake Coleridge be the most efficient and economical method of supplying light and motive power to Leeston?”

Five years later, in May 1920 the Springs and Ellesmere counties were still trying to set up a power board but by September 1920 the distribution of substations was being worked out.

In April 1921 it was found to be necessary to run a branch 11,000 volt line up the Brookside Road and install a substation at Hight’s corner (seen in the photo below) and prices were called for a transformer in March 1922. This arrived in July. The power board was most anxious to provide electricity to run milking machines. The substation has increased in size over the years.

Mary Hutton Patterson 1856-1919 Mary Hutton Marshall was born in Scotland, the youngest child of David and Ann Marshall.

The family came to New Zealand in 1865 and bought land on Lower Lake Road, Lakeside, which they called Lochrin.

Mary walked to Leeston School before the Lakeside School opened.

She married Robert Patterson. They moved to a farm in Brookside in 1893.

In 1909 they returned to Lakeside and developed a farm, Springbrook, on Harts Road.

She was a regular attender at the Leeston Presbyterian Church.

Photo bottom right: The Brookside Creamery.

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Local Scene The Countdown is On!!

It’s only a couple of days till the School holidays now which means the kiddos are home from school and Playcentre for TWO WHOLE WEEKS! It can be hard on cold or wet days to keep them entertained especially when they have so much energy to run off. Think about some of our BIG toys like indoor slides and action games. If the weather clears enough get the kids rugged up and get ‘em outside with some our bikes or Little Tikes cars or Ride-on tractors. For inside we also have some smaller ride-on toys for the little ones and an amazing rollercoaster which is great for running down a hallway.

I’m quite partial to our giant kid sized farm animals which are great fun for the

children to move around and fence up into paddocks. The climbing/slide house in the photo of gorgeous wee Ben pulls apart so you can easily transport it home and then build it again when you get it home for hours of fun.

These are just a few of the toys we have to entertain your kiddos! There are also plenty other toys like dolls houses, complete with people and accessories; big trucks and vehicles; family play; Dress ups and lots of playsets, puzzles and games. Even just the trip to the Toy Library to choose which toys to get can fill in a happy hour! When the kids get bored with them just come on back and change them over for different ones. That’s the joy of the Toy Library system.

Planning is in full swing for our Annual Ellesmere Toy Library Fun Day on July 12th. The Bouncy Castle is booked and has been sponsored by the Ellesmere Lions! The best part about the Fun Day is it’s 4 hours of FREE entertainment for your Under 8s. We even have snacks and drinks for the kiddos PLUS the Black Cat Beans Van will be there for the grown-ups to purchase the “good stuff”!

Keep an eye out for our colouring competition which entitles your little one to a treat when they bring it along to the Fun Day AND it also has a discount voucher for families signing up for a Toy Library Membership on the day. We can’t wait to meet some more families at our Fun Day! Things to Note: * MARK YOUR CALENDAR July 7th 7pm. Ellesmere Toy Library AGM Community Room, Leeston Li-

brary. RSVP to Anna 021 104 2712 * MARK YOUR CALENDAR July 12th 10 – 2 Ellesmere Toy Library Fun Day @ The Station * ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE - Playdough, Finger paint & Gloop Recipes * Toy Library Open MON 7.30-8.30 PM & SAT 10-11

AM 110 High St behind Carbon Gym or access from Station straight up the driveway beside The Station. Contact Lisa on 027 603 6873 or email: ellesmeretoylibrary@hotmail.co.nz Facebook www.facebook.com/ ellesmereleestontoylibrary

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Ellesmere A&P NOSTALGIA KEEPS LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE The Ellesmere A&P Spring Show is a highlight on the calendar for many vintage enthusiasts. With only three years until the show’s 150th anniversary, the Ellesmere Vintage Club is already getting ready to make the 150th Show day a special day for everyone to remember and reflect on our past.

This year the vintage theme at the Ellesmere show will be stationary engines. There are many hours of dedication and passion that goes into restoring yesteryear’s past, bringing to life what was once the leading edge of technology. It is easy to overlook the fact that once upon a time these old relics were admired in the same way we admire the technology of the America’s Cup racing boats today.

Seeing these pieces of restored history really puts life into perspective and makes us realise just how far we have come. It also makes us realise that the sun will still come up tomorrow. Many people thought that the world was doomed when the iron horse traction engines began replacing their beloved draught horses. In much the same way many people believe we are all doomed with the digital age replacing our jobs today….but, guess what? We are all still breathing! And the world is still turning! So next time you are about to get a stomach ulcer sweating about change, check out the vintage machinery at the Ellesmere A&P show in October and let a blast from the past put your life back into perspective with a breath of fresh air!

The Ellesmere Vintage Club are a great bunch of men and women led by President Stu Donald. They are really passionate about their hobby of restoring and looking after old machinery but also, they are really passionate about their community. This year they have donated over $25,000 dollars back into the community through various fundraising ventures including the vintage machinery fair held at the show grounds in March. So hats off to these passionate people who are always busy with a project that helps put a smile on everyone’s faces one way or another. If you would like to get involved with the vintage machinery club you can contact Stu on 3244 280 The Ellesmere show committee would also like to acknowledge the hard work and support of the Ellesmere Historic Society led by Rodger Gilbert. They work tirelessly behind the scenes researching, restoring and preserving the history of Ellesmere. It is funny how many of us are reluctant to pose for a photo but we all like looking at them especially when it reminds us of the past and provokes nostalgia. Each year the Ellesmere Historic Society provides a feature at our show in the Stephens Shed which always proves popular with the public and is well worth a visit: you never know you might get to see a photo of a past relative who looks amazingly familiar! The Historic Society meets once a month and, if you are interested in history and preserving our heritage, then you can get in contact with Roger Gilbert ph 3243 648. The Ellesmere Heritage Park which is under development is also involved in preserving our heritage and is looking for volunteers and members as they look to get some bold ideas off the ground.

With the 150th anniversary of the Ellesmere A&P Show getting closere everyday, only 3 years away there is plenty of work going on behind the scenes ensuring we can celebrate our past and success as a community with pride! To become a member of the Ellesmere A&P contact Dyane Yates, our show secretary, on 3243 807

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Local Scene BE READY FOR THE CALVING SEASON The Ministry for Primary Industries is asking farmers to be ready for new bobby calf regulations coming in this season.

“The new requirements for bobby calf shelter and loading come in to play on 1 August and we want to make sure everyone is well aware and prepared,” says Paul Dansted, MPI’s Director of Animal and Animal Products.

“Calves need to be provided with shelter that keeps them warm and dry, and loading facilities that allow them to walk onto trucks.”

Seven new regulations in total were announced last calving season. Four came in to force in August last year and, for spring calving farms, there are three more that will apply this season. These are: * Young calves must be slaughtered as soon as possible when they arrive at slaughter premises, and within 24 hours of the last feed on farm (came into force 1 February 2017). * Shelter must be provided for young calves before and during transportation, and at points of sale or slaughter (comes into force 1 August 2017). * Loading and unloading facilities must be provided and used when young calves are transported for sale or slaughter or as a result of sale (comes into force 1 August 2017).

“Ultimately, the regulations are about protecting the welfare of calves. Last year we saw a significant reduction in problems with bobby calves, and we thank everyone across the supply chain who contributed to that. We

are keen to see more improvements this year once all of the regulations are in play.

The shelter and loading facility regulations don’t give specific building requirements, so this allows farmers, saleyard operators, processors and transporters to find a solution that works for them.

The new regulations also require calves to be slaughtered as soon as possible on arrival at the processing plant. To meet this regulation, the Meat Industry Association has played a big part in putting systems in place to track when the calves were last fed and collected from the farm.

Communicating the new regulations has been a considerable industry-wide effort. MPI is working with stakeholders across the bobby calf supply chain to reach as many affected people as possible. This included working with DairyNZ, Federated Farmers, Meat Industry Association, dairy companies, transport companies, stock agents, saleyard managers, and veterinarians.

“Collectively, we have pushed out information through field days, workshop events across the country, training, rural and professional publications and newspapers, newsletters and emails, on-farm resources, web and social media content,” says Dr Dansted.

For further information on the regulations, please visit our website www.mpi.govt.nz/calves.

For advice on loading, handling and facilities, see www.dairynz.co.nz/ calves.

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SOLAR POWER WHEN BUYING OR SELLING - IS IT WORTH IT? What is photovoltaics?

Photovoltaic (PV) systems are used to convert sunlight into electricity. According to Consumer NZ, they are a safe, reliable, low maintenance source of solar electricity that produces no on site pollution or emissions.

PV systems incur few operating costs and are easy to install on most homes.

PV systems fall into two main categories: off-grid and grid connected. The "grid" refers to the local electric utility's infrastructure that supplies electricity to homes and businesses. Off grid systems are installed in remote locations where there is no utility grid available or difficult access.

Installation Cost New Zealand’s average installation cost of a solar panel system is around the NZ $6,000 - $15,000 mark.

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE 171 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Savings Savings vary from home to home. The savings are greater for homes that use more power in the day.

Currently grid-tied solar PV systems make economic sense for households with high levels of daytime energy use, or who can shift a significant proportion of their energy use to when the sun’s out.

Also some electricity retailers will buy surplus power from a grid-tied PV system although there is nothing stopping these retailers cutting the rates they pay for your surplus power, which currently sit at 7 to

8¢/kWh, as the setting of buyback rates remains unregulated.

If you use all of the power from solar and don’t feed anything back to the grid the payback period is estimated to be about 7 years.

For Rentals?

Solar power systems are a huge drawcard for renters.

Cheaper energy bills in a land of inflated energy prices is a no brainer. Solar power equals less money spent on bills for the tenant, while at the same time paying ofF the home owner’s investment. It’s a win for everybody.

Resale Value?

I believe that it will help make the house more saleable but not necessarily more valuable. However if you have lived in the home long enough the cost would have paid for itself.

Personal Satisfaction It is not just a matter of money with solar. Many users get personal satisfaction for using the sun as a renewable source of energy rather than fossil fuels.

For all of your real estate needs contact Wilton Atkins PGG Wrightson Real Estate Leeston on 027 60 60 660.

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Local Scene SUBDIVIDING RURAL LAND SIMPLE, RIGHT? From time to time farmers need, or want, to subdivide the farm. This may be to create a lifestyle block for mum and dad to retire onto, without having to move too far away. It may be to divide a large farm into more manageable units, or to sell a chunk of the farm to a neighbour. A subdivision may simply be an adjustment of the boundaries between neighbours to facilitate a better use of each of the farms.

Whatever the reason, every subdivision (including boundary adjustments) go through the same Council process and will require a resource consent. If the resulting allotments meet the minimum Council area requirements, the subdivision may be straightforward. However, when allotments are sought which are less than the Council minimums, an application for resource consent has to justify why this is acceptable.

Every subdivision resource consent application will address a range of matters including where new boundaries are to be located, whether the allotments meet the Council minimums, how or if the allotments will be serviced with water supply and wastewater disposal, and if the sites are subject to any natural hazards such as flooding. Applications also have to cover off assessments of relevant planning provisions as set out in the Resource Management Act (the Act). Failure to provide the information required under the Act can result in Council simply rejecting the application altogether.

Once resource consent has been granted Council will issue a list of required conditions which must be met prior to new titles for allotments being issued.

This will always include a requirement that accurate survey plans be deposited with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Other conditions may require that specific works are undertaken such as the formation of an access, the installation of power, phone, water supply or water meters, or that particular buildings are constructed or removed. The actual conditions will vary greatly and will be specific to each resource consent.

They may require specific engineering designs to complete, particularly if a new road is being installed.

These conditions are required to be met within a specific time frame, otherwise the consent will lapse and no longer be valid.

At the completion of all the works necessary under the conditions of consent, Council will issue a certificate which will enable titles to be issued by LINZ for new allotments or altered allotments (under boundary adjustments). It is only once titles have been issued that you have a block of land which can be sold off separately from the rest of the farm.

The process of subdividing rural land is relatively complicated if you are not familiar with how the process works. If you are planning to subdivide the farm,

WHAT IS RELATIONSHIP PROPERTY? There is a common misconception that, after being in a relationship for 3 years or more, all property owned by each partner is automatically becomes relationship property unless the parties have signed a contractingout or pre-nuptial agreement.

That is by no means correct and the classification of property between relationship property and separate property gives rise to many disagreements. However the legislation is quite clear that the family home and chattels, whenever they were acquired, are relationship property and basically most of the property acquired for the benefit of both partners is relationship property. even if it’s a straight forward boundary adjustment, it’s a good idea to make sure you fully understand the process before you begin. There are a range of experts out there who can help guide you through the process, and indeed some experts are necessary as access to LINZ is limited.

By Anna Mackenzie, Senior Planner Baseline Group Marlborough Ph 027 946 0445 or 03 578 7299

There are some statutory exceptions mainly in respect to life insurances and superannuation.

Where one partner has an interest in either or both of these financial arrangements only the portion which was attributable to the relationship becomes relationship property.

People who had extensive superannuation schemes were in an invidious position if they had to pay a proportion of the whole of their superannuation before they received any entitlement under the scheme. This applied especially to airline pilots and many CEOs of large corporations.

There is also provision for homesteads which relates to the farming sector, and the procedure for calculating the value of the family home if it is situated on the farm.

Broadly speaking all property which is not relationship property is separate property including all gains in value of separate property and income received from separate property. All income earned and all property acquired by either partner when they are not living together are not normally regard-

ed as relationship property.

There are special rules for inheritances whether from a Will or a Trust and Gifts which remain separate property of the partner who receives it but if that partner mixes it with relationship property it is likely to lose its status as separate property. These rules do not over-ride the provision that the family home and chattels are relationship property unless a written agreement between the parties has been signed.

It is not always easy to have a free and frank discussion about a contracting-out or pre-nuptial agreement but it can save a lot of heart ache further down the track.

This article has been prepared by Bessie Paterson, a partner at Ronald W Angland & Son, Solicitors, 2 Chapman Street, Leeston

Property | Family |Wills Trusts |Estates |EPAs |Rural Business |Traffic |Employment 2 Chapman Street Leeston (03) 324 3033

Email: lawyers@anglands.co.nz | www.anglands.co.nz

Solicitors of Selwyn since 1965

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Local Scene DOWN AT THE LIFFEY GALLERY Title - Metamorphosis 21 June - 16 July Artists - Caroline Pegg, Don Turner, Klaudia Bartos Description- Metamorphosis - the process of transformation. Both through materials and themes, this exhibition looks at processes of change. Changes in form, ways of using traditional techniques and surreal imagery through illustration, sculpture and printmaking.

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Above: Klaudia Mantis and Left: Work by Caroline Pegg

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SPECIALS FROM LA WHEAT Buy 2 loaves from our Block Combo range for $6:00 or Grain Loaf (White or Brown) and receive either a 3rd loaf free or 6 Bread Rolls

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All enquiries to - Janene Prendergast (Neeny) 324 4115

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Ellesmere Sport ELLESMERE SMALLBORE RIFLE SHOOTING ASSOCIATION

ELLESMERE COMBINED NETBALL CLUB Ellesmere Master A: The year is 2017. Another season of netball is approaching the end of the first round. So far Ellesmere Masters A team have a record of two losses and two wins, and we sit second on the table. This year we have a couple of new faces on the team. We were sad to lose Sarah Legg (although she has already filled in for us!) and Rebecca Johnson. How-

Ellesmere White Team: The netball season is well underway for our primary teams and the Ellesmere Combined White team are having an awesome time.

The girls have had a mixed bag of results so far. However their encouragement of each other, their skill sets and their enthusiasm grows each week. We have had some early starts and chilly mornings but the girls are always smiling and keen to get out on the court.

The team co-captains, Eva and Tulipa, are passing on their experiences and knowledge to the younger girls and helping direct play on court each week. They lead by example and are a

ever, we are delighted to welcome into the fray: Penny Martin and Sarah Fletcher (it is important to have two Sarahs on the team at any one time), and to welcome back Charlotte Lemon.

It’s fair to say that we took a couple of weeks to settle into slightly new combinations, but when we click, we click pretty well.

Fingers crossed for the rest of the season. It’s been a heap of fun so far.

huge help during warm ups, which they now run independently of the coach!

We have a fab supporter base and our parents/ grandparents/siblings and friends are so positive every week on the sideline and this is really appreciated.

We are heading into the rest of the season determined to achieve some good results but (most importantly) have FUN!

Photo below: From left: Tuli, Eva, Chloe, Lillia, Jaiden, Ruby, Scarlett, Lucy.

Absent: Madison

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Ellesmere Sport ELLESMERE CLAY TARGET CLUB Single Barrel Champs Results 17-6-17 Sponsored by Cridge Seeds It was a lovely clear day, not a cloud in the sky, not a breath of wind and as usual some fantastic shooting was enjoyed by all. It would be great to see some more people at our next shoot on the 1st of July for the Mini Champs!

Skeet A Grade - Barry Washbourne B Grade - Brent Whitefield C Grade - Antony French Single Barrel Club WJ Winchester Cup - Antony French A Grade Bar - Antony French B Grade Bar - Dave Adams Johnston Cup - Dave Adams C Grade Bar - Wayne Heslop Single Barrel Open S R Maw Cup - Kevin Papps 25 Target DTL Meat Trophy A Grade 1st - Selwyn Everett 2nd - Antony French 3rd - Chris Greenwood B Grade 1st - Braden Montgomery 2nd - Dave Adams 3rd - Brent Whitefield C Grade 1st - Wayne Heslop 2nd - Ethan Kempthorne 3rd - Mark Taylor

LEESTON RUGBY CLUB Introducing the Leeston Under 9 Rugby Team: The U9’s team this year is a force to be reckoned with!

Still undefeated, they are exciting to watch with players displaying incredible speed, daring defence, fantastic team work, and impressive ball skills.

The kids are vastly improving each week with the integral guidance of their two respected, knowledgeable and hardworking coaches Darryl Smythe and Steve West, along with the support from their wonderful parents.

They are passionate about rugby, practice hard, work together, and best of all have fun and are great friends.

Look out Div 1, here they come!

The players are: James Casey, Ashley Combe, Sam Holmes, Cooper Jones-Duckett, Jack McFadden, Oliver Millar, Tane Morfett, Lachlan Rosewall, Josh Smythe, Stella Taiaroa, Jackson Walker, Thomas Walker, Joshua West.

Sonya Schaap – Manager

MAKE A DATE TO COME TO THIS YEAR’S RURALCO INSTORE DAYS

This year’s Ruralco Instore Days will be the first solely under the Ruralco banner, but the event has a much longer history of dishing up great deals for farmers and showcasing what’s new in the agricultural sector.

Instore Days have been around for 23 years, previously as ATS, and one of the event’s constants has been its ability to provide cardholders with exclusive discounts negotiated especially on their behalf.

It has been described as a mini-field days and for good reason, says Ruralco Group CEO, Rob Sharkie.

“The two-day event also brings together the best of our Ruralco Suppliers and provides a platform to display the latest technologies and innovations, helping farmers stay ahead of market trends. This year is no exception and there’s a wealth of high quality expertise and knowledge available from our staff and those manning around 100 sites within our Ashburton store and under the big marquee in our Ashburton car park.”

The event always draws good crowds from the Mid Canterbury region, but this year Rob and the Ruralco team are Cont. on page 16

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Ellesmere Sport Ellesmere Ladies’ Midweek Golf Here we are half way through our 2017 season.

We have been very lucky with the weather with some very frosty starts in the morning which then lead to sunny afternoons and very good playing conditions.

The exciting news for the Tuesday players was our victorious Interclub team winning the final of the Canterbury Golf 18 Hole competition beating Mclean's Island 4-2. Congratulations to Heather Mckimmie, Heather Templeton, Pam Greenside, Marg Lowery, Nicola Groundwater, and Sharon Lemon who played in the final. Also to Leonie Chambers, Diane Boon and Sue Whelan who also played in the team leading up to the final.

Led by Heather Templeton the team enjoyed the journey and celebrated with a luncheon at the The Two Fat Possums. Each player was presented with a medal and nice photo for the clubhouse.

June saw us host our annual 18 Hole Team Stableford Tournament. We had a great turn out of 78 players (18 Teams of 4 and 2 Teams of 3) The weather was again kind to us with a heavy frost to start the day and then sunshine. The course played long and with some difficult Pin placements the scores were low.

The winning team named

The Desperate Housewives (Adrienne Shadbolt, Christine McDermott, Lucy Ritchie and Terry Cain) got 113 points.

Well done to our own Nicola Groundwater for winning the Best Nett trophy with 71 points, and to Adrianne Steed for Best Gross of 85.

I would like to take this opportunity to thanks all who helped on the day, and to Sharpies Golf and Monteiths Bar & Restaurant for their sponsorship and prizes.

The next month will see us getting ready to play our Championship Qualifying rounds. I wish everyone good luck with their games.

I would like to invite anyone who would like to give golf a go, to come along on Tuesday from 10.00am. Come on out and enjoy some lovely company.

Nearest the Pin Judy Symes 13th June Reid Trophy Round 4 Div 1 1st Kath Winter 14 stb 2nd Maureen Jones 11stb

Back L-R Pam Greenside, Diane Boon, Nicola Groundwater,and Marg Lowery Front L-R Sharon Lemon, Heather Templeton and Heather McKimmie.

Absent are Sue Whelan and Leonie Chambers.

3rd Sue Whelan

97-20-77

By Anne-marie Harvey, (Secretary of Ladies’ Mid- Leeston Pharmacy Nearweek Golf) est the Pin Rosie Allan

18 Hole Ladies 16 May 2017

Two's Rosie Allan

Taylormade Stableford 1st Sonia Brown 37 stb 2nd Robyn Reese 34 stb 3rd Anne-marie Harvey 34 stb

Putting Heather McKimmie 29 Putts

LeestonPharmacy Nearest the Pin Sue Whelan 13 June 2017 Medal HP and Putting 1st Anne-marie Harvey 110 -37-71 2nd Heather McKimmie 8815-73

PALMER’S TRANSPORT LIMITED Serving the farming industry since 1962

FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT NEEDS Ph: 03) 324 2556 Fax: 03) 324 2474 Wilson Street, Southbridge 7602

1st Kath Winter, Judy Symes, Tracey Houston, Nett 24 2nd Pat Clark, Jocelyn Wilcox Wendy Taiaroa Nett 26 3rd Margaret McPherson, Helen Crowhen, Bonnie Erspamer Nett 32

20th June 2017 1st Eclectic 1st Rosie Allan 104-29-75 2nd Heather McKimmie 9115-76 Leeston Pharmacy Nearest the Pin Sue Whelan 27th June 2017 2nd Eclectic / Stableford Round 1st Anne-marie Harvey 68 2nd Heather McKimmie 69 OCB 3rd Betty Chamberlain 69 Leeston Pharmacy Nearest the Pin Anne-marie Harvey.

Stableford Round 1st Nicola Groundwater 104 -33-71 38 stb

2nd Heather Templeton 9218-74 35stb 3rd Sandra Chamberlain 110 -32-78 32stb 9 Hole Ladies 30th May Match Play 1st Tracey Houston 5 up vs Maureen Jones 2nd Jocelyn Wilcox 5up vs Wendy Taiaroa 3rd Gill Taylor 3 up vs Kath Winter

Div2 1st Daphne Brook 22 stb 2nd Margaret McPherson 17stb 3rd Tracey Houston 16stb Nearest the Pin Margaret McPherson 27th June Hidden Holes Div 1 1st Marie Carrodus 27 ocb 2nd Maureen Jones 27 3rd Gill Taylor and Kath Winter 28 Div 2 1st Tracey Houston 20 Daphne Brook 26 3rd Margaret McPherson and Jocelyn Wilcox 27 Nearest the Pin Maureen Jones

Nearest the Pin Gill Taylor 6th June Ambrose Team Team 1

CULTIVATION & EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS

ELLESMERE GOLF RESULTS

Cow track lime supply & lay Farm Tracks & driveways On-site crushing of shingle Supply & installation of irrigation pipe All shingle supplies Truck & trailer hire Grader & digger work Direct drilling Roller drilling

R.D. 2, Leeston. Ph. 027 534 9161 chrisswansoncontracting@hotmail.com

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Community Notices THOUGHT FOR THE DAY “Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt AGM Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc AGM Tuesday 1st August, 7pm Southbridge Town Hall Supper Room – entrance through outside door to kitchen please Guest speakers updating members on current projects and issues relevant to their farming systems.

Existing and new members welcome Contact; Carey Barnett, Secretary, ESAI, 0274888055, carey.barnett@xtra.co.nz

Leeston Bowling & Tennis Club Inc. (Tennis Section) AGM Wednesday 12th July 7.30 pm To be held at the Club Rooms High Street, Leeston Contact Frances 324-4234

ELLESMERE COMMUNITY CARE ORGANISATION INC. E.C.C.0

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 11th July 2017 7:30pm Leeston Community Room Next to the Library.

All volunteers and interested persons welcome Enquiries/Apologies to Wendy Lush lushjulius@xtra.co.nz

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS VINTAGE VILLAGE TRUST

ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Controlling Trust for ABBEYFIELD ELLESMERE will be held in the Community Room, Leeston Library, On Wednesday 26 July, 2017 At 7: 30 p.m.

Nominations are called for Trustees.

The two Trustees retiring by rotation, Bruce Cochrane & Jackie Cochrane are both eligible and have offered themselves for re-election.

Nomination forms are available from the Secretary: Helen R Crowhen, 7 Leeston/Dunsandel Road Leeston 7632 or email: helenrcrowhen@gmail.com Nominations close 24th July, 2017

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Community Notices FOR SALE

ALTERATIONS, clothing repairs, trousers, hems etc.

Little Boutique, Leeston. Ph. Christine 027 228 7641.

BUDGET PUZZLES at $19.99. TakeNote Leeston.

Ph 3243500 DISC brakes - we can machine your discs on or off the car. Also 4WDs. Jack’s Service Centre (2011) Ltd. Ph 324 3903 www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz END OF LINE PRODUCTS. Reduced prices. Take Note Leeston. Ph 3243500

FIRE PELLETS now available at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 3243559 KNITTING WOOL– Available at Little Boutique.

Leeston. Ph Christine 0272287641 LILLY BULBS: Christmas, Asiatic, Hybrids. Great selection at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 3243559 LPG - We also fill LPG bottles - Primus, 9kg, 45kg & Fork lift bottles. And fill all vehicles.

Jack’s Service Centre (2011) Ltd, Ph. 3243-903.

www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz

MID YEAR DIARIES in stock now at TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 NCEA REVISION & STUDY GUIDES Levels 1, 2 & 3. Wide range of subjects.

TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 NEW GAMES & TOYS available now at TakeNote Leeston. Ph 3243500 PET & WOOD BASKETS. All sizes at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 3243559 SKORTS made to measure at Little Boutique, High St, Leeston. Ph. Christine 027 228 7641 STRAWBERRY PLANTS and potted colour. Now available at Leeston Hammer Hardware. Ph 3243559 TYRES - For all your complete tyre needs, see us at Baylis Bros. Bridgestone Lsn

FOR SALE

FLORIST

Pea Straw For Sale

Periwinkle Florist

Ellesmere Lions now have pea straw for sale. Small bales $6, including delivery.

Help the Lions continue with their current fund raising projects. Please contact Jock Lill on 324 3580 or any Lions member.

FOR SALE

CELEBRANT

Queen size, Dura coil, Sleepmaker mattress. Exc. Cond. $50:00 Ph 3248283

Weddings, Civil Union Ceremonies, Namings, Renewal of Vows & Funerals.

Jenni Gibson Ph: 324 8332 Mobile: 021 723 089

Firewood, split pine for a hot deal. Ph 3386785 Small bales meadow hay.

Shed stored.

Phone 027 687 0772 WANTED TO RENT

Single bd, self contained farm cottage or unit, by honest, reliable, 60 year old male. Anything considered.

Ph 021 08234224

Cont. from page 13

Full Floral Service.

Free delivery in Leeston Visit our web page for holiday & fairy class details.

Ph 027 274 6214

www.periwinkle.co.nz

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Shed WANTED

Local man wants anvil for horse shoeing/engineering.

Ph 021 2311426

Good used clothing.

Behind the Co-operating church, St David’s Leeston (Fund raising for world mission projects) Open Wed/ Thurs 10am - 12md

ELLESMERE FOODBANK Phone Leonie

SITUATIONS VACANT

3243-576

Engineer or Fitter/ Turner.

Hampton Engineering Ltd, Southbridge have a vacancy for an experienced Engineer.

To carry out general engineering, repairs, fabrication and machining at the workshop at 90 High Street, Southbridge, as well as on farm repairs in the local area and beyond.

Good remuneration, would suit a local living in the area.

Trade Certificate and machining experience would be an advantage, as would experience in general dairy shed maintenance work. Immediate start possible.

Please present C.V. to the Office or email to Phil Freeman at: phil@hamptoneng.nz or Phone Phil 027 523 7741 or Office 03 324 2800 for an appointment.

ELLESMERE COMMUNITY CARE

When friends and family can’t be there Call the Ellesmere Community Care Ph 3244080

ELLESMERE COLLEGE CLAY TARGET TEAM RAFFLE RESULTS 1st Alan Smith 2nd Fay Taylor 3rd Alan and Kathy French Thank you everyone for your support

hoping rural folk from outside the district will come and see what all the fuss is about.

“While we try to make Instore Days as accessible as possible by making special offers available through our Rakaia and Methven stores, and via our helpful Customer Services team, nothing beats experiencing it first -hand,” he says.

All farming sectors are catered for during the two -day event, with everything from animal health, dairy shed requirements, fertiliser and fencing to homewares to name but a few, on show.

“At the end of the day we want to help you make your farming operation as productive and as profitable as possible.

We are here to help,” says Rob. It’s also a great opportunity for farmers to take a break from the farm, and come to town to catch up with friends and family. Given the support shown in previous years, it is obvious farmers also see the benefit of coming together and it’s that level of support which continues to ensure the ongoing success of Instore Days.

So, set some time aside on the 6th and 7th of July to come and see us at this year’s Ruralco Instore Days.

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Trades & Services AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

EXCAVATION & DRAINAGE

REGISTERED DRAINLAYER

TRAILERS…..

Waterblaster, Steam cleaner, Carpet-cleaner.

No Job too Big, no Job too Small, no Job too Tough.

Call us today for a FREE quote, suggestions and assistance on any job.

From Land Clearing, Stump/Hedge Removal, Drainage, to a Stock Underpass and more!

Baylis Bros (Lsn) Ltd, ph. 3243-629.

Office: 03 324 3744 Paul Johnston: 027 432 9590

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WATERPROOFING Canterbury Waterproofing Ltd

SIGN WRITER

For all your needs for:

Harts Road, Lakeside RD3, Leeston

Residential and Commercial Painting Concrete Crack Repair Systems Waterproofing and Roof Membranes Floor Coatings Plaster Cladding Systems

MOTOR MECHANIC

To discuss any of your requirements please contact us: Stew or Nick, 324 2406 101 High Street, P.O. Box 1, Southbridge office@cantywl.co.nz

BUTCHER & HOMEKILL SERVICES

EQUESTRIAN SERVICES Ellesmere Natural Hoof Trimming Call Stuart on 0275101389 Eftpos available

FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING REQUIREMENTS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

WOF Safety Inspections Full Mechanical Repairs Servicing & Warranty Servicing Tyres Batteries

PHONE 324 3378 ~ 18 Station Street. Leeston ksmotorsltd@gmail.com

SOUTHBRIDGE TASTY MEATS Your Home Kill Processing Specialists Call to arrange your mobile abattoir

High St, Southbridge, Tel. 3242-243 PLUMBER

RIDERS WITHOUT HORSES

WANT TO RIDE but haven’t a horse? Try riding with us.

Ph. 324-3667 evenings.

CAFES & STORES SOUTHBRIDGE CAFÉ & DAIRY.

LEGAL SERVICES

When buying or selling your property, contact us first.

We are happy to meet with you in the Selwyn area.

Contact: office.eglaw@xtra.co.nz; 0800 242 452 03 307 7441

Call Ken Toohey your Local Plumber Ph. 03 421 6829 M. 021 2866 439

PLUMBER

Hot, Hearty soup made daily with local produce.

As good as mother made!!

106 High St. Southbridge Ph 3242111

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Alastair Hammerich Ph 020 409 85720 Email: alastair@aspiringplumbing.co.nz

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Trades & Services HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ENGINEERING SERVICES

AFFORDABLE CONCRETE & PAVING

RESIDENTIAL ~ COMMERCIAL & CIVIL ~ EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS “Impeccable Quality. Affordable Price”

Call 0508 UR DRIVE (0508 87 37483)

LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS Showerdomes Tiling Adrian’s Building Services - (03) 324-3125 Locally based, NZ Home Heating Installer 10+ years HAIR STUDIOS

‘WE TAKE ON ANYTHING!’ Header Repair Specialists General Engineering Phone/Fax 03 324 2145 Mobile: Mike 022 091 1021 (A/H) or Pete 027 331 9821 185 Jollies Rd. Southbridge

Open

PAINTING & DECORATING

Tuesday to Saturday.

SPOUTING SYSTEMS

IMPACT Painting & Decorating Fully-qualified tradesmen specialising in Commercial and Residential Properties Interior and Exterior Roofs Free quotes Michael McAulay

THE CUTTING ROOM > Ladies’ Cuts > Colour > Wedding and Prom Hair > Gentlemen’s Barbering 90 High Street, Leeston Ph (03) 324 3659

GORSE CUTTING ELLESMERE DISTRICT P.R. McCartin Telephone

3254-178

BUILDER

Need spouting or downpipes replaced?

CALL :-

For professional service, peace of mind and a great deal! v

v

(03) 3243-258; 027 244 8052

Phone 0800 50 1993 for a free quote.

WINDOW CLEANING Ellesmere Window Cleaning

Upstairs - Downstairs - In and Out Residential - Commercial - Out and About Whatever you need we can sort you out

Also now - Spider Proofing

Exterior and Interior Ph 3243-227 Grant 027 221 5060 or Penny 027 895 5943

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Trades & Services CONTRACTING

MB FENCING CONTRACTING

PAINT & PANEL BEATING

Selwyn Area & Surrounds

All types of rural fencing, latest equipment. All work guaranteed FREE QUOTES

PH. (evenings) 324 4111 or 0273 395 695

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

HEALTH & WELL BEING

www.hedgesandmore

GLASS & GLAZING

- Farm drainage - Trenching - Water and Irrigation race cleaning - Root Raking - General farm work

Located: South Two Chain Road. Bankside

DISBUDDING SERVICES

MUSIC TUITION

PIANO LESSONS Children and Adults Ph: Kate on 324 3735 027 426 1988

K8chamberlain@yahoo.co.nz

GUITAR LESSONS Acoustic and electric Beginner to NCEA music assessment level.

Phone Terry on 3849882 Local in Leeston

Calf Disbudding Services Dean Freeman is back in the area for calf disbudding this year as he has been for the last 13years. He is using local anaethestic with a portable 4 bale head crush.

Season from 1st Aug. to 20th Oct.

All enquiries phone: 021 059 4980 Or email:

freemandean21@yahoo.co.nz

Bowen therapy Beverley Barnett Available by appointment Mondays at ‘The Clinic’ High St, Southbridge. Ph 027 442 9038

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