Rolleston news 18th dec 2013

Inside this issue: Christmas Message 2 from the Mayor Are You A Master Host? 2 Local MP Helps 3 West Melton Students Recycled Sculpture 3 Competition Christmas Message from 4 Selwyn’s MP Amy Adams Weedons School 5 Fill That Bus A Leeston Library 5 Christmas Merry Christmas from 6 the team at the Rolleston News Christmas Message from 7 the Rolleston Police Shape Up For Summer 7 Selwyn Events Benefit 8 Quake Fault Reports 8 Released Taking a Pet on Holiday 9 Driving Phone Free 10 Public Notices 10 Classifieds 10-11 Trades 11-12 Email Column 12

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Students from Rolleston School are making a mosaic that once completed, will become a permanent feature of the school. It’s a Reggio Emilia inspired project intended to cr eate o r enh an ce an environment filled with natural light, order and beauty. The space encourages collaboration, communication and exploration.

Rooms 10 and 8b7 have been working on the mosaic with fantastic results.

The school are also making stepping stones and decorative mosaics to go around a tree the children from Room 10 have planted. The students and staff have the green light from Mr Morrall (Rolleston School Principal) to make the school environment more colourful and interesting. Apparently schools can sometimes look really dull, but colour and pictures can have a positive effect on people’s emotions.

For the last term students have been putting their heart and soul into designing and creating these mosaics.

Hopefully over the years other staff and students or community members will add to the creations and cover the whole

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Liam Robinson of Rolleston School working on the mosaic on the wall outside rooms 15 and 16. wall, making it even more spectacular.

It’s hoped that visitors to Rolleston school will take the time to look at the mosaics, and take care of them so as to preserve them for future generations.

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The Selwyn Central Community Board would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We consider our role as Community Board members for the Selwyn Central area as a real privilege and we are always interested to hear your views or concerns.

We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to all new residents.

Please keep safe over the festive period.

Diane, Bruce, Nicola and Alan To contact a Board Member or find out more about the role of your Community Board please check out the Selwyn District Council website www.selwyn.govt.nz

Season’s greetings one and all and a special welcome to all the new arrivals to our district this year.

It’s been another year of extraordinary growth for Selwyn with all the challenges and opportunities that brings, alongside continuing earthquake recovery progress.

The festive season however reminds us how fortunate we are as we share the friendship and goodwill of our family and friends, and recognise the true treasures in our life as we care and share our values and ideals with others.

We owe so much to so many when we think of all the volunteers who contribute to the wellbeing of our community.

In Selwyn our emergency services, our sports clubs,

recreational, cultural activities and Community Care services are all largely serviced by volunteers.

You all contribute so much to the wellbeing of our community and ensuring Selwyn is such a wonderful place to live, work and play.

On behalf of the Councillors and myself, I would like to thank all those who have supported us and Council staff in the many activities undertaken during the year.

After a particularly busy year I hope we can all enjoy the Christmas break, take time to reflect and refresh as we remember family and friends, and reflect on the good things in life.

It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to work with you and

for you this past year.

Safe journeys, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year to you all.

Kelvin Coe MAYOR OF SELWYN

MORTGAGE REVIEWS Just like all the other aspects of your life, you should look at reviewing your mortgage regularly to make sure it is working for you. List your goals with it - when would you like it paid off by, are there some renovations you would like to fund? Are you due any bonuses, or other lump sums that you may be able to use to pay off some, if it is on floating? What other options should you consider when fixing? A long term fixed rate is great if you just want to have peace of mind for a few years, but if there is a pay rise pending or expectation of surplus money, then it may pay to leave some floating, so that you can pay it off without penalty.

Increasing your repayments may be an option and you will be surprised how much as little as $20 extra a week will reduce the term and interest you pay. On a $250,000 mortgage for example, if you are paying $412 per week for the next twenty years @ 6%, then increasing your repayment to $430 per week would save you $15,812 and knock two years off the term! And that is only an increase of $18 Providing you with quality per week. On a $400,000 advice for Mortgages mortgage an extra $30 per Refinancing & Re-fixing Loans, week could save you a massive Mortgage Protection, $70,000 and knock six years of Life/Trauma, Income Protection & Health Insurance your term.

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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

I am available through the holidays and would be happy to hear from you.

Ginny Nelson

In the Selwyn District alcohol related crashes increase during the Christmas holiday period.

While it is an opportunity to enjoy time with friends, family and workmates, it’s hoped that Selwyn residents and visitors will get behind the current safety campaign and make responsible choices to get home after a few drinks.

Selwyn’s local hotels, taverns and restaurants already do a great job by offering a courtesy van to their customers.

However, anyone planning a barbecue or party for family and friends at their place, should be aware that it is not only essential to look after guests and ensure they have a great

time, but also that they get home safely. Some tips for hosts are: • Offer low and non alcoholic drinks • Have substantial food available with drinks • Help guests organise safe transport options As a further road safety promotion, enter the draw to win a portable gas BBQ and a set of BBQ tools by sharing three best master host tips on: www.selwyn.govt.nz/masterhost or call into any Council Library/ Service centre to complete an entry.

One entry per person Draw closes December 23rd Winner notified, December 24th

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West Melton School buses are sporting brand new signs, thanks to safety concerns raised by a group of students and Selwyn MP Amy Adams.

Adams The Year 5 and 6 students from West Melton School had reported to Amy in late October their findings that the majority of cars were speeding past school buses, with the fastest observed travelling at 70 kilometres per hour.

“I was shocked by what the stud ents had obs er ved, including the fact that less than 20% of the people surveyed by the children knew the correct speed for passing a school bus

that has stopped to drop off or pick up students,” Amy said.

“Something had to be done and the students had come up with some excel lent solutions themsel ves including the recommendation for signage on the back of the school buses to remind drivers of the 20 kilometre per hour speed limit,” she said.

Amy had assisted the students with their campaign by writing letters to relevant authorities including Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe, Coe Canterbury District’s Road Policing Manager, Inspector Al Stewart, Stewart and Associate Minister of Education Nikki Kaye.

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“I was very impressed with the students’ concern for their own safety and that of their classmates and I was very happy to help the students make a difference in their local community,” Amy concluded.

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Enviro Ellesmere is hoping to start a new tradition in Selwyn by holding an outdoor recycled sculpture competition. Entry is free and open to all age groups with individual, group or corporate categories.

“The goal of this initiative is to get innovative and creative ideas out in the open. Our area is rich with super creative clever people and an abundance of resources. We want these clever people (that’s you!) to show us how it is possible to repurpose some useful waste items into marvellous contraptions, big and small. It is a great activity for school children, young adults and adults to participate in promoting kiwi-ingenuity on all levels,” said Jade Arnold of Enviro Ellesmere.

“If you have ever marvelled over the creations in movies like ‘Water World,’ enjoyed steam-

punk art, fancied yourself as an Entries close: 31st March 2014 inventor or had the thought Judging: April 2014. ‘hmmmm’, I am sure there is something I could do with that For more information, piece of scrap, then this event is competition rules or to register for you. Show us what ideas interest in the event: you have had,” Jade added!

Email: Sculptures can be made of enviroellesmere@gmail.com anything or any material to be recycled and prizes will be awarded for artistic merit, ingenuity and resourcefulness.

The sculpture must either ‘do’ something (i.e. move in the wind) or perform a function of some kind (i.e. be a chair).

There are exciting prizes and sculptures will be publicly exhibited in April/May 2014.

Winning sculptures are intended to be displayed in communal areas. Enviro Ellesmere is keen to get this competition going so that it might become a yearly event for Ellesmere and an ongoing attraction to the area.

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Every December I find it hard to believe that it has been a whole year since I wrote my last Christmas message.

It has been a busy and exciting year in Selwyn with the region earning the title of the fastest growing district in the country.

All around the district, the recovery from the Canterbury earthquakes is gathering pace, with many homes repaired and businesses re-established in new premises.

We have had some setbacks in the form of severe weather that I

know has caused a lot of damage to properties. However, I know that our communities have once again demonstrated their resilience and rallied around to help with the clean-up and repairs.

I would like to say thank you to everyone who has offered me support and encouragement this year. I try to attend as many local events as I can, whether it is judging at a local A & P show, opening a new building or attending a volunteer fire brigade jubilee and I really appreciate the chance to meet with you and hear your views. I find it especially heartening to visit our local schools and be greeted by positive and enthusiastic faces of children and young people who are genuinely interested in local affairs. I am very proud to be yo u r r ep r es en tati ve i n Parliament and I look forward to continuing to work hard for you next year.

I have been a strong advocate of reduced speed limits around our rural schools and was very pleased when the 40km speed trial that I worked hard to have implemented was extended

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earlier this year. More recently I have been advocating on behalf of West Melton students to have measures introduced to promote children’s safety, when boarding and disembarking from school buses.

As the Minister responsible for the roll-out of the Government’s Ultra-fast Broadband, I have been pleased to see my local communities of Rolleston, Lincoln and Halswell start to enjoy the benefits of cable.

The G o vernmen t’s Rur al Broadband initiative (RBI) is also starting to make a big difference in Selwyn, with new cell sites at Bankside and Glentunnel switched on this year, providing improved mobile coverage and broadband options for residents and visitors to the area. More new towers are planned for the Selwyn District over the next three years, including at West Melton and Castle Hill and other sites (at Darfield, Leeston, Springfield and Round Top) will be upgraded under the RBI. This year we have also announced new Government funding for many important infrastructure projects around S e l w yn i n c l u d i n g th e

d evel op m en t of a n ew agricultural research and development hub at Lincoln, new primary and high schools for Rolleston and an upgrade for Rolleston Prison.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Life does get so hectic that I hope you get the chance to slow down and enjoy some time with friends and family over the holiday period.

I’m looking forward to taking a break and spending time with my family before getting back to work in January.

My office will be closed from 23rd December and will re-open again on the 13th of January.

Merry Christmas from Selwyn MP Amy Adams

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All our staff wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy Holiday break.

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L-R: Amelia deVries, Eliza Allen, Lavinia Wann, Tia Betteridge, Seth Allen waiting to donate their gifts, toys and food to the Classic Hits Fill a Bus, collection for Ronald McDonald House that took place recently.

Students at Weedons School generously donated gifts and food to the Classic Hits Fill the Bus Campaign in support of Ronald McDonald House last Friday.

A total of 10.2 tons of food, gifts and toys were donated across the Christchurch region with Weedons School filling up the back of the bus with all their donated items.

Leeston Library will be hosting a forest of Christmas trees during December as part of a festive competition to find the best Christmas tree in town.

Local community groups and s ch oo ls ar e d i sp l ayi n g Christmas trees they have decorated at the Library from Monday, December 2nd.

Local residents are invited to come down to the library to view the trees and vote for their favourite in the adult and children’s categories. Voting can take place any time during library opening hours until December 19th.

Votes will be counted and the winners announced at a special

Christmas event at the library on Thursday, December 19th, from 5-7pm.

The library will be open late for people to come and collect some books for the holidays, listen to Christmas Carols played by the Ellesmere Concert Band, and enjoy some Christmas nibbles. The winners of the Christmas tree competition will be announced at 6pm.

The winning groups will receive chocolates and a credit of $10 on the library cards of their members, which can be used to hire DVDs, rental books and for other library services. Mayor Kelvin Coe will present the winners with their prize.

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The last twelve months have just flown by and once again we, at the News, wish our readers a very Merry Christmas, a safe, festive New Year and a welcome respite from work commitments, school lunches and sports’ timetables!

Competition in business is healthy, so they say, and we would be the first to admit we wondered how the changes made to the local community newspaper scene would affect us. Well we can tell you how it affected us - it’s made us even busier! It’s fantastic to have a thriving business in a thriving, caring community, with wonderful readers who share their stories with us.

The changing face of Selwyn is wonderful too - it brings with it a vibrancy that quite a number of rural locations would trade anything for. Newcomers to the area, choose Selwyn as their preferred place to live and this all adds to the community spirit that is definitely alive and well, around us.

Meeting newspaper deadlines is always challenging and we strive hard to get the News out reliably each time. There has been the odd hiccup or two in the form of winds, power outages and machinery malfunctions (we print on-site each time) that have caused a few stresses, but our printer supplier (Fuji Xerox) has helped in some instances and a network of friends and family have assisted with delivery, when that has been necessary.

We love to be able to write about the successes, occasional frustrations, businesses and local events that make Selwyn our community.

Business co-owners Jan Crossley and Jan Thomas, plus longtime and very efficient staff member, Sarah Blackburn as well as Lois Haskett, who is a godsend for taking care of the printing and dispatching process, have now been joined by Nicky Dance.

In the meantime we wish each and every one of you a wonderful Christmas and New Year and as we say every year - “of course we won’t allow a drop of alcohol to pass our lips!!!”

Jan Crossley, Jan Thomas, Nicky Dance & Sarah Blackburn

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With the coming holiday period it is timely to remind everyone to keep themselves, their family and their property safe. This is the time of year for work Christmas parties, end of work drinks or those impromptu occasions when you catch up with old friends. Remember to enjo y you rs elf , bu t b e responsible. Drink driving is a killer. The deaths on our roads due to driving while intoxicated are tragic, but avoidable.

Speed is another well publicised cause of deaths and injuries on our roads. However let's not dwell on the negative aspects.

Two things we should be highlighting are patience and keeping focussed. Those two things will go a long way to keeping you, your family and your community safe on the roads this holiday season.

With many families away over this time it's important to take care of the basics to keep your property safe. Make sure you arrange for your mail and paper to be collected or held for you.

Speak with your neighbours and let them know you’re going to be away and ask them to keep an eye on things. Of note: burglars tend to gain access to houses at the rear of the property, which is usually less visible. Check your sensor lights to make sure that they are working and that the sensors cover the desired area.

Ask your neighbours to have a walk around your house while you're away to make sure it's secure.

If you’re not going away, look after your neighbourhood. Take note of unfamiliar vehicles or people. Write down registration

Shape up and keep fit while staying cool over summer by joining an aquafitness class at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre.

“Aquafitness classes are a great way to get fit in a supportive environment while having fun at the same time,” said Amanda Taylor, Taylor Aquafitness Instructor at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre.

“Exercising in water is ideal as it puts far less pressure on muscles and joints than other cardio activities. It’s also a great form of exercise in summer when it is too hot outside for other types of exercise,” she added.

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre offers three types of Aquafitness classes: High Energy Water

Workout, Aquafit for life and Hydrotone.

Aquafit for life provides a lower impact workout which is particularly suited to people looking to ease back into exercise. The class increases general mobility and flexibility as well as cardiovascular fitness. It is a mid-pace session that is lots of fun and has activities for all levels.

High Energy Water Workout is designed for people wanting anything from an extra push to a 'full on' workout. It is a high intensity cardio and endurance session including exercises to sculpt and tone muscles.

Hydrotone classes are held in the hydrotherapy pool which is

plates and descriptions. Don't hesitate to call Police if you think there is someone suspicious in your street. If it's an emergency, call 111. The Rolleston Police Station is a patrol base with the front counter being staffed Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. It's also closed on public holidays.

If you require Police for a non emergency, outside of these hours, call the Christchurch Police communications on 363 7400. They will be able to contact the local Police.

Chris Jones Sergeant Rolleston Police Station

Most importantly enjoy yourself these holidays.

Spend time with your family and have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

warmer than the main pool. This is a low impact gentle class which helps built strength, balance and tone. The class is particularly beneficial for those with joint mobility, limited flexibility, arthritis and people recovering from an injury or surgery.

“I f you’ ve n ever tr i ed Aquafitness before, now is a great time to give it a go,” commented Amanda. “You don’t need to sign up for a series of classes, you can just turn up and have a go at a class you’re interested in.”

A class timetable is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/sac .

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Seventeen community events have recently been granted funding by Selwyn District Council through its new Events’ Fund.

The fund was advertised for the first time in September and supports events held in Selwyn which are open to the public; attract local, regional and international visitors; and benefit and promote the district.

A wide range of events received funding, including Darfield’s Country Christmas in the Park, the Hororata Highland Games, Rolleston Community Fireworks’ Night, Children’s Day, the Selwyn Half Marathon, the New Zealand Young Farm ers’ Competition, the L incoln University Dairy Farm Open Day and Earth Hour events.

“As our population grows there are an increasing number of events happening in Selwyn which help make our district a

great place to live in and attract people to come and visit,” said the Counci l’s Community Services Manager, L esley Symington.

“Events are often organised by community organisations and the Council is pleased to be able to support their work through the Events Fund,” she added. $17,370 remains in the Events Fund and this funding will be readvertised in early 2014.

Events that have received funding are: • Craft Chic Market $200 • Darfield Country Xmas in the Park $1,440 • Enviro Ellesmere Themes Expose $1,000 • Hororata Highland Games $5,000 • Lake Crichton Triathlon and Duathlon $2,000 • Earth Hour Barn Dance $400 • Earth Hour Kim Hill

Env iron me nt Cante rbu ry recently released the fourth and fifth in a series of earthquake fault reports on different districts of the Canterbury region.

Env iron me nt Cante rbu ry Commissioner Donald Couch s a id t he Se lwyn an d Waimakariri districts are

priority locations for fault survey. “These areas have experienced unprecedented growth since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes,” he said.

“It is therefore important that we understand the risk profile.”

Most of the faults and folds identified on the ground surface in the two districts are in rural or very sparsely populated areas, and most of the faults have a relatively long average time between fault movements; in the order of several thousand years.

The report, by GNS Science, provides information on the locations and character of active geological faults and folds throughout the Selwyn and Waimakariri districts.

The faults are mapped at a regional scale. The mapping identifies areas where narrow zones of very intense earthquake deformation could h a ppe n , wit h grou n d fracturing along the fault and permanent ground offsets on either side of the fault (uplift and subs idence and/or horizontal movement along the faultline).

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will buckle rather than break this is known as ‘folding’.

These types of deformation fault rupture and folding - are separate hazards from ground shaking and liquefaction which (as Cantabrians well know) may also happen with earthquakes, but they affect a much wider area.

“The GNS report is intended to highlight areas where there is a risk of faults cutting the ground surface, and where more detailed investigations should be done if development is proposed in the area,” Donald said. “This mapping is not precise enough for site-specific assessments however.”

Donald commented that Environment Canterbury and Selwyn and Waimakariri District Councils will use the report for land information re qu es ts ( LI Rs ) , lan d in forma tion me moran da (LIMs), public education, and planning and policy. “The information will also be useful for genera l e mergency management planning, and for lifeline utility and infrastructure planning,” Donald finished.

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The Christmas holidays are a great time to get away, but owning a pet can make trips a little more difficult to organise.

For those who want to take their pet away with them on holiday over summer, below are some tips to make sure much loved animals have a fun holiday, too!

PetPet-friendly accommodation Accommodation that welcomes furry family members can be hard to find. There’s now an iPhone and Android App to help find those that do, quickly and easily. ‘Purina Pet Places NZ’ helps with the search for pet-friendly accommodation and there’s also a website called ‘Pets can come too’ that only lists accommodation where pets are welcome.

When choosing a holiday bach, go for one that’s fully fenced, with a nice shady tree for a pet to rest under if the household is heading out for a swim.

G ett in g u s e d to n e w surroundings Even though pets (especially dogs) LOVE being taken on the family holiday, it can be a bit disconcerting for them going to new surroundings.

To help make them feel comfortable, take a favourite toy or blanket from home that will have familiar smells on it a dog’s own bed or a cat’s favourite scratch post will work well. Also try not to leave a pet a lone a t th e h olida y accommodation for too long it may be stressful for them to be left in an unfamiliar place for long stretches. Instead, take them for walks and spend time together so they feel safe.

Road trips Some pets love car rides others don’t feel quite so enthusiastic about it. For a pet that’s one of the latter, there are a couple of things to do to relax them before the trip.

Take a dog for a big walk and play in the park before the roady begins - this will mean they’re well exercised and relaxed. If the trip is more than an hour or two, make some quick stops so doggies can get a burst of fresh air and go to the toilet if they need.

Pack up a water bottle and bowl, and if the dog is going to be in the back of a vehicle, take their bed or a familiar blanket to make the trip more comfortable.

Cats will need to be kept in their travel carrier for car rides.

If the cat isn’t too used to a travel carrier, have them spend some time in it before the trip, so they’re used to the space and it doesn’t come as too much of a shock. A good way is to the have carrier open in your cat’s favourite spot in the house with their bedding in it to allow them to get used to it on their terms.

Ensure that the car is kept well ventilated with open windows or air conditioning. Don’t ever leave pets alone in a stationary car on a hot day they will overheat very quickly.

Collar with contact details Keep an eye on pets in unfamiliar surroundings. It’s probably safest to keep cats indoors, and try to find a fully fenced bach to stay at for the dog. However, it’s wise to be prepared for the possibility of a pet getting lost. Fit pets with a

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collar that has full contact details on it (preferably a mobile number that will be with owners while away) - make sure pets are microchipped before the trip.

To beach, or not to beach?

Lots of Kiwi holidays are enjoyed around beaches, but each beach has different rules when it comes to allowing dogs. Most do allow dogs on the beach off leash for a period in the morning, and a period in the evening - outside the peak hours of bustling beach goers.

Lots of parks around New Zealand are leash-free all the time, check the Purina Pet Places app, or the local council website for confirmation of this.

Just in case Deciding to take a pet on holiday can be very rewarding for both the pet and the whole family. However, it is also important to know where the local Veterinary Clinic is and an after hours number to call just in case of an emergency with a pet. Research the closest one to the holiday destination before arriving.

FREE PET CARE HELP LINE Purina New Zealand offers a free advice service at 0800 PET VIP (0800 738 847). A dedicated team of pet care experts, including veterinary n ur ses a nd an ima l behaviourists, are available to offer advice and support on a wide range of pet care questions, from anxiety and behaviour, to health and n ut rition , training a n d socialisation, as well as information about Purina products.

BEAT THE MUD!

The staff at Newlands wish all their valued customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you all in 2014.

Xmas/New Year Hours: • • • • • • • • • •

Mon 23rd Dec Tues 24th Dec 25th & 26th Dec Fri 27th Dec Sat 28th Dec Mon 30th Dec Tues 31st Dec 1st & 2nd Jan Fri 3rd Jan Sat 4th Jan

8am - 5pm 8am - 3pm CLOSED 8am - 5pm CLOSED 8am - 5pm 8am - 3pm CLOSED 8am - 5pm CLOSED

MACHINERY HIRE SPECIALISTS Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Lyndon Harrows & Hire.

Please note we will be closed from 20th Dec. Reopening on Mon 6th Jan 2014 See you in the New Year.

Hours - Collection 8:00am - 9:00am Drop Off 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hire Bookings Essential West Melton Phone Stu 03 347 8516 Mon - Fri or 027 223 4730

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Readers who participated in the Selwyn District Council Drive Phone Free Survey were entered into a draw to win a $100 MTA Voucher.

The survey was run as part of a campaign to remind motorists of the dangers of driving while using a mobile phone.

“It was pleasing to see so many people taking an interest in this aspect of driver distraction. The varied tips being shared by local drivers about managing the phone while driving was definitely encouraging,” said Ngaire Tinning, Tinning Selwyn District Road Safety Co-ordinator.

The winner of the MTA Voucher was Susan Summerfield of West Melton and Ngaire thanks all those who took part.

DRIVING PHONE FREE IS SAFEST A survey of Selwyn residents has revealed that many drivers are still using mobile phones.

97% of the 359 residents who completed the Selwyn District Road Safety Drive phone free survey reported that they had seen people using mobile phones when stopped in traffic, for example at traffic lights.

“Under changes to legislation in 2009 using a phone while you are driving or when you are at traffic lights is illegal,” said Selwyn Road Safety Coordinator, Ngaire Tinning. “Using a phone when you have stopped at the lights is a bad idea as many drivers are tempted to continue to finish their conversation or texting as they drive off.”

The survey was carried out as part of a wider Selwyn District Council campaign to encourage motorists to drive phone free by not using mobile or hands free phones so that they were focussed on driving when in a car.

While the survey results indicated this was an area where drivers can improve, many people who took part in the survey reported they took specific actions to ensure they were not distracted by a phone while driving. 40% of drivers let a passenger take a phone call if it rang when they were driving, and 27% of drivers usually let their phone go to voicemail. 6% of drivers also turned their phone off, put it on silent or put it out of reach.

PUBLIC NOTICES

CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING

(Small Bales) Mowing, Raking, Baling • Can stack if needed in your shed.

• All areas.

•

Ph Mike/Jackie Home: 03 347 3479 Cell Phone: 027 228 9868 FOR SALE

DRIVEWAYS

Green Fee players are very welcome at the Weedons Golf Course Golf Clubs, Carts & Trundlers available for hire

on's Rollest t Close s f l Go Course

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Turn off Main South Road, onto Weedons Ross Road and we are situated on McClelland Road

Enquires to Jan on: 347 8519

PROACTIVE M ARTIAL ARTS TEMPLETON OFFERS TWO FREE LESSONS 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

CELEBRANT W E D D I N GS , Ci vi l Un i on Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Funerals & Unveilings. Jenni Gibson phone/fax: 324 8332 M o b i l e: 021 723 089 jenni@celebrantservices.net.nz

www.celebrantservices.net.nz

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality.

Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Springfield Quarry phone 318 4132.

PEA STRAW CAN DELIVER

EQUESTRIAN

$40 Phone 027 439 9116 FENCING

Children's riding lessons: $20 half hour, $35 hour.

Qualified & experienced instructor. Learn to groom, tack up & ride one of our well schooled ponies.

Phone Kate 03 347 6678 or 021 113 6370 E: rosewoodlivery@hotmail.co.nz

SUMMERFIELD Fencing - in your area now. Lifestyle. Farm.

Sheep. Cattle. Horse. All types of animals. Fences. Yards. sheds. Arenas. Shelters. Runs.

27 yeas contract fencing.

John is available to help with design and planning. Phone Carol and John Summerfield 03 312 4747.

FOR SALE FIREWOOD

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 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 & Oregon. All top quality, clean wood. Eftpos available.

Please phone Rini Contracting 027 451 7300.

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD

AC & EA WAKELIN FIREWOOD SUPPLIERS Phone 03 318 1484 or 021 260 4520 (Certified truck for measurement)

AUTOMOTIVE

PLANT NURSERIES

Rolleston Rhododendrons

Thank you for your support this year, we would like to wish all our customers a safe and happy festive season.

See you in 2014!

3 mtrs $175 6 mtrs $340 9 mtrs $510 12 mtrs $675 15 mtrs $840 Hardwoods available Old man pine also available WINZ quotes welcomed

AUTOMOTIVE PLANT NURSERIES

We will be closed from 22 December and reopening on 06th January.

Mature Pine:

Jones Road Auto 851 Jones Rd, Rolleston Phone 347 4020

Quality plants at good prices, starting at $25.00 Selection of Azalea, Iris and Pieris.

1053 Goulds Road, Rolleston Ph 347 4033 Cell 021 040 7127

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LAWNCARE

LAWN CARE

40 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston

For your mower servicing, repairs and spares.

STORAGE

TRADES

KENNEDYS - Purpose built. H AN D YMAN - Mik e th e S ecu r e. Ch eap r ates . H and ym an s er vi n g all Rolleston. Please phone (03) handyman, lawnmowing and 347 9464 or 027 223 8777 general work, Selwyn area. or contact us by email: Phone 0800 287 828 or kennedysstorage@xtra.co.nz 03 347 7437.

TRADES

TRADES

Walk behinds and ride-ons.

Xmas hours Close Mon 22 December Reopen Mon 20 January

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

WORK AVAILABLE NOW !

Morning shift - 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday If you have reliable transport and are available now, please give Mark McGauley at Kelly a call on 03 347 1180 or 027 503 0190 or email your CV to mark.mcgauley@kellyservices.com

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Phone Maurice 021 0231 9041

SITUATIONS VACANT

Nursery worker wanted.

Christchurch based Due to expansion, an experienced driver with current Class 4 licence and horse handling skills is required.

Good work ethic, tidy appearance, able to work weekends and some irregular hours.

Excellent working conditions and remuneration.

Apply to Leanne File at Majestic Horse Floats Ltd for a job description and an application form.

Email: Leanne@majesticfloats.co.nz Phone 03 342 5320 or 0275 409 253

Part time contract work.

Heavy activities included.

Suit local. We are located on Newtons Rd 4km from Kirk Rd. Prefer email contact: paul@fernfactor.co.nz Ph: 03 344 0297

The strongest medium to small buildings & greenhouses on the New Zealand market.

Contact: Daniel 021 776 138 or Lincoln 027 439 9707 www.realsteelframing.co.nz

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Thanks for your support this year.

• Drainage • Siteworks • Driveways; Residental & Lifestyle • Ribrafts - Grid & Beam • General Excavation Contracts Manager: Daniel 021 776 138 Manager: Lincoln 027 439 9707 prosidecontractingltd@yahoo.co.nz

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas Thanks for your support this year.

TRADES

Upholsterer Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons

Community Support Workers NZCare Group is one of the largest providers of support services to people with an intellectual disability.

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic people to work as full time, part time, and casual Community Support Workers across our services in Christchurch.

In this busy and varied role you will work as part of a close-knit team to support people with all aspects of daily living – including support with personal cares, cleaning, promoting independence, and accessing the community!

A huge part of this role is supporting people to achieve their goals and live an ordinary life – if you want to make a difference, this is the position for you!

Experience and qualifications are not necessary; you just need to be fun loving, dedicated, and willing to learn.

To apply, please go to www.healthcarenz.co.nz, or call Georgia Fretwell on 03 363 2815 for further information.

Phone 03 980 4979

Wishing all clients - past, present & future a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Ph 0800 765 758 Mob 0274 339 104 A/H 347 9282 81 Main South Road, Rolleston

Gavin Gardener: Company Director Ph: 0274 334 057 Office Contact Ph: 03 347 9774 • Based in West Melton, we build, renovate and work with EQC on their opt-out programme.

• We cover the Selwyn area - No Job too Little, No Job too Big. • We offer a full team of experienced tradesmen; Builders, Painters, Paper hangers, Brick laying, Plastering, Roofing.

• With the business operating for over 20 years, we are able to offer a wide scope of expertise and competitive rates.

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Gum Leaf gutter guard has been proven on 1000’s of homes across Australia & New Zealand for the last 12 years.

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre which will even keep out pine needles.

Will not rust or sag with age or load.

Colour matched to your existing roof colour.

10 Year warranty for total peace of mind.

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

0800 486532 or 03 9828850 www.gumleaf.co.nz

Need some help with: • • • • • •

Aerials/Dishes TV/DVR Set-up Wall Mounting Freeview/Decoders Cabling Phone JacksMulti-room

• • •

Systems Hook-ups Pre-wire (All Types) All Installations of TV, Freeview, Home Theatre, Hi Fi

Ph Simon 027 430 1211 / 03 317 8091 sdsh@xtra.co.nz Get me to do your ‘dishes’

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.

NOW RESIDING IN ROLLESTON

For all your Plumbing Requirements New Housing * Spouting * Roof Repairs * House Alterations * Hot Water Cylinders * Installing Solar Hot Water

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PEST CONTROL

Certified Technician “We do not telemarket!”

Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year to all my clients.

Have a safe & enjoyable holiday!

A new anode is far cheaper than a new cylinder!

For this and other helpful advice on Solar Heating, renovations and repairs – Ring the team at

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West 03 348 6920 • 0800 11 22 40 chchwest@laserplumbing. co.nz

Mobile: 021 22 77 275 Ph: 379 6644 Fax: 379 6645 11 Allingham Lane Rolleston greg@aelectrical.co.nz

Phone 03 347 9789 Toll free 0800 110 359 Flies Whitetail Spiders Wasps Ants Fleas

Garden Lighting House Re-Wire Telephone Extensions Kitchen Re-Fit New Builds/Extensions Spa Pool Installation Shop Fitting Office Re-fits Mitsubishi Heat Pumps Electrical Safety Certificate

MURRAY HATCHARD • • •

Washing Machine Repairs Hire Machines Reconditioned Machines

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

Andy’s Furniture Repairs Stripping, Re-polishing Repairs to all wooden furniture

Phone 03 3431665

“Ok so you see me when I’m sleeping.

You know when I’m awake….. But there’s no way you follow me on Facebook, right?”