Rolleston news 25 09 2013

Inside this issue: Youth Council Established

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50th Jubilee

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Phone: 318 7450 Fax: 318 7451 Email: rollestonnews@xtra.co.nz Web: www.malvernnews.co.nz

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Sole-Fit Women’s Relay 3 Art in a Garden

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Live to Ride

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A brand new, totally independent veterinary practice is now open in the heart of Selwyn, in a Kurashiki Exchange 6 modern and purpose built premises in Rolleston.

Gold Award to Laser 7 Nick, who hails from Cardiff in the Electrical Rolleston UK and Yolande Howell (from Nikaho Exchange 7 Sydney, Australia) fell in love with the area and have now lived Rolleston School News 8 in the Selwyn District for three Odd Shoe Day at 9 years. Not only does Selwyn Clearview School provide a great environment to raise their three year old Public Notices 9 daughter, but it also allows the Classifieds 10-11 couple to pursue their interests, Trades 11-12 which for Nick are tramping/ mountaineering, gardening, Email Column 12 motorbike riding and music while Yolande enjoys painting, art, skiing and camping. Outside of work and their varied interests, The information and Nick and Yolande enjoy spending opinions published are as much free time, as they can, not necessarily those of with their daughter, and of the Rolleston News course, their pets. proprietors.

The pair had long considered Rolleston News is setting up their own practice and distributed to almost on August 9th this year, their 3000 homes and dream came to fruition when businesses in the they opened the doors of the Rolleston area. new Selwyn Veterinary Centre, in Rolleston.

Between them Nick and ♦ Monthly Newspaper Yolande have thirty fi ve ♦ Business Cards years of veterinary experience ♦ Photocopying which definitel y qualif ies them to describe themselves ♦ Laminating a s , “ e x p er i en c ed an d ♦ Binding knowledgeable.” ♦ Typesetting “We see ourselves as not only If it’s newsworthy and qualified, experienced and knowledgeable, but also caring you know about it and empathetic. We like to be - we’d like to know too ! able to help owners and pets the way we would want to be treated; that is with love, care, Next edition will empathy and patience. We treat anything from furry pets, to be distributed those with feathers and scales Wednesday and we love helping wildlife.”

Selwyn Veterinary Centre has a 30th October very friendly and approachable team, and invite animal lovers to Deadline: call in and have chat to find out 5pm Thursday more about them.

Nick has particular interests in 24th October clinical pathology, endocrinology Lincoln Student’s Exchange Scholarship

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and cardio-respiratory medicine as well as having been involved in animal health care work in lesser developed parts of the world. Yolande’s specialist areas are ophthalmology, dermatology and soft tissue surgery. While ill or injured dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and birds, are the mainstay of their practise they also welcome anyone with injured wildlife or exotic animals.

Working alongside Nick and Yolande are two extremely competent vet nurses in training, Trish McCormick and Courtneay Whitt.

Whitt Both are currently studying their Certificates in V e te r i n a r y N u r s i n g a t Christchurch Polytechnic, and they’re available to advise on nutrition and pet care in general.

Selwyn Veterinary Centre is

Nick and Yolande Howell of Selwyn Veterinary Centre, with Emil. ready, willing and able to help with any pet issues, problems, advice, neutering, nutrition - in fact anything to do with pets!

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Author Tony Phillips (Left) and Lincoln Fire Brigade CFO Kevin Greene with the first copy of a Book celebrating the Brigade’s fifty years. The book rolled off the press a fortnight ago and will be available to purchase at a reasonable price, very soon. The result of Tony’s hard work, research and editing is a book that will appeal to many.

The Brigade will hold its 50th Jubilee at Labour Weekend and the event is guaranteed to be a wonderful opportunity for past and present members to get together, rekindle old friendships and reminisce over days gone by. Jubilee weekend: 25-27 Oct 2013.

For further details visit Lincoln Fire Brigade’s website: www.lincolnfire.org.nz

Phone - 03 322 7770

The new Selwyn Youth Council is looking forward to their role of engaging with young people and representing their views.

“We’re really excited about the formation of the Youth Council and we want to make sure that young people’s views are heard in our district,” commented Youth Council Chairperson Tristan Misselbrook.

18% of Selwyn’s population are between 12 and 24 years.

Selwyn’s first Youth Council was formed following a District Youth Forum in May at which attendees voted unanimously to support its establishment The Youth Council is made up of eleven young people aged between fourteen and twenty four who live in Selwyn, and two youth worker representatives.

The Youth Council members are: Michael Anderson (Lincoln High School); Coun ci llo r S am Broughton (Youth worker representative); Rafael Clarke (Lincoln High School); Aaron Donaldson (Ellesmere College);

The Selwyn Youth Council L to R: Tristan Misselbrook, Cr Sam Broughton, Rafael Clarke, Heather Neill, Melissa Moore, Michael Anderson (fr centre), Sarah Pascall, Daniel Moore, Brock Hatton, George Steel, Craig Steven.

Brock Hatton (Darfield High School); Tristan Misselbrook (Lincoln High School); Daniel Moore (Lincoln High School); Melissa Moore (Lincoln High School); Heather Neill (Lincoln High School); Henry Oliver (Darfield High School); Sarah Pascall (of Burnham, attends Middleton Grange School); George Steele (Lincoln High School); Craig Steven (Youth worker representative).

The Youth Council have already received $32,000 from the Ministry of Youth Development to stage a two day event for young people next year which will include a ‘have a go’ day with a carnival and market, a battle of the bands, a concert featuring local talent and a youth forum.

Tristan added that the Youth Council are also planning to hold a series of conversation cafes in Selwyn towns and will also visit local secondary schools to explain the role of the Youth Council. “The conversation cafés are a way for us to talk to other young people in a café style setting which is a relaxed an d friend ly environment about what issues and projects they think should be priorities. That will help us to identify what projects we want to work on, or advocate for, on behalf of young people,” he said.

The Youth Council will meet monthly and its members will be appointed annually through an application process. Youth Council members will work with the Council to provide a youth perspective on a range of issues and will develop submissions on matters of interest to young people.

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Penelope Sole, Sole is a personal trainer at Lincoln University Recreation Centre, and with help from the Rolleston Scout Group is putting together a fifteen kilometre Women’s Relay Event.

The event to be held in Rolleston on October 13th, will start and finish at the Rolleston Reserve, and for those not wishing to participate there will be plen ty of oth er entertainment. Live music, bouncy castles, hot coffee, face painting and a barbecue will all be available for friends and families of the walkers/runners.

The non-competitive relay encourages first-time runners, as well as more experienced participants, by providing three

courses to choose from, and on mostly flat land. A large number of spot prizes will be awarded on the day, regardless of where a participant finishes in the field.

“We have received generous donations for our spot prizes from local businesses, which is much appreciated and will ensure the day is a great success,” said Penelope.

A donation from the funds raised on the day will be given to the Rolleston Scout Group to assist them with getting to their ten day Scout Jamboree in Auckland, at the end of the year. A total of $20,000 is needed to ensure that the group get there.

Entry fees for the event provide

participants with a low-cost sporting challenge, plus an enjoyable day out for family and friends, all while raising crucial funds for the Rolleston Scout Group. The race starts at 9:30am, but participants need to first register, and then attend the safety briefing at 9:00am.

“I am so excited to be a part of this event. We have had f an tas ti c suppo r t an d involvement with raising money so far, and I know it’s going to be a great day,” concluded Penelope. http:// solefitwomensrelay2013.word press.com/ for info and registrations.

Right here in Rolleston - we’re your local!

Eleven years ago, friends Penny Zino and Alison Meyer had a vision of introducing the beauty and peace of the Hawarden and Waikari district, the district they have lived and brought up their families in, to the wider community. It was also an opportunity for visitors to enjoy Flaxmere, a ‘Garden of National Significance’. Hence the idea was born to exhibit sculptures in the garden gallery of Flaxmere, with paintings on display in an old barn, converted into a gallery, with the addition of suitable lighting.

The pair both wanted the exhibition to have a charity aspect and their chosen charities were the Cancer Society and Amuri St John.

These remain their charities of choice today.

Alison and Penny have had the satisfaction of exposing the public to new and upcoming artists, as well as those more established ones. As ‘Art in a Garden’ enters its tenth year, two new faces have joined the management of the exhibition and brought with them new and innovative ideas; now involved are Pip Miller (Alison's daughter) and Rachael Zino (Penny's daughter-in-law).

Café style food and gourmet picnic lunchboxes are available from the garden cottage, to add to the enjoyment of the accompanying music and locally grown wines. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a hot coffee or tea, relax with friends and walk through the garden before

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Over forty five years ago, on a North Canterbury sheep farm, the garden at Flaxmere was estab lish ed. This b oldl y designed garden, situated at an altitude of 300 metres, was intended to frame the mountain vistas and evolve with the seasons; aspects it does admirably.

This year, seventy five sculptors, artists, potters, jewellers and glass artists from all over New Zealand are set to showcase their works from Thursday, October 31st until Sunday, November 3rd. (All works are for sale.)

There will also be children’s sculptures on display, and classes for them to learn the art of limestone carving, as well as mosaics, and activity sheets. All to ensure these days are fun for all the family.

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WWW.LIVE2RIDE.CO.NZ Selwyn District Council has laun ched a n ew pub li c education campaign and motorcycle skills coaching programme to help reduce motorcycle crashes in the district.

Riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous than driving a car. In New Zealand, the risk of being involved in a fatal or injury crash is twenty times higher for a motorcyclist than for a car driver.

From 2008 - 2012, there were sixty five motorcycle crashes in Selwyn District resulting in four fatalities, thirty four serious injuries, thirty one minor injuries and seven non-injury crashes.

Selwyn District Road Safety Coordinator, Ngaire Tinning commented that the number of motorcycle crashes is extremely concerning and the Council has

launched the ‘Live to Ride’ campaign to try to reduce the number and severity of them in Selwyn.

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

As part of Live to Ride the Council is offering subsidised half and full day motorcycle skills coaching. The courses offer motorcyclists the chance to refresh their skills, as well as learn and practice new techniques. The courses are delivered by NZTA qualified trainers and include off and on road training to develop braking, handling and safe driving skills. The half day course costs $20, while the full

day advanced course is $50.

The Council is offering all riders that complete the courses between September 2013 and March 2014 entry into a prize draw for a $300 protective motorcycle clothing voucher.

A Live to Ride motorcycle information flyer has been developed for riders and will be distributed at events in Selwyn, as well as from Council offices and libraries. Motorcyclists who request a copy of the Live to Ride information flyer on line will also go into a draw to win one of two $40 MTA Vouchers.

Motorcyclists who want to register for the courses can do so by visiting: www.live2ride.co.nz or phoning 03 347 2901. Places are limited, so early registration is advised.

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We are now entering an increasing interest rate cycle so if you are still riding the low floating rate, by now you should be looking at fixing your loan. If you haven’t done so already I will be happy to discuss the best options with you. The best scenario could be to spread your loan over a couple of terms which may coincide with expected income levels, bonuses or sale of another property.

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Student Exchange Australia New Zealand has just announced that sixteen year old Lincoln High School student, Cassidy Toni Ngahungahu has won the 2013 Fay Wilmerding Indigenous Scholarship Award. Cassidy will depart in March 2014 for a ten month stay in Japan, on a scholarship valued at $13,500, which is fully funded by Student Exchange.

The award was presented to Cassidy on Monday, September 16th by Suzan Kuru, Kuru Student Exchange’s Area Representative and Stephen Rout, Rout Principal of Lincoln High School. Nick Lorentzen, National Director of Student Exchange Australia New Zealand commented, “Cassidy is to be congratulated on winning our Indigenous Scholarship. The scholarship always attracts numerous entries from across Australia and New Zealand, but Cassidy stood out. We saw her as someone who will use her exchange experience not only for her personal development but also for the benefit of her community. We know she will gain and give back from her experience in Japan.”

Cassidy’s family originates from the Tainui tribe and she is active in learning the Maori language and traditions. She has spent many weekends with her grandparents learning about Maori legends and culture, and has a close bond with her father and two sisters. Cassidy is an active member of her community where she has helped organise Relay for Life and National Mudslide Day for Scouting NZ. She also actively participates in the local Venturer Scout group.

For Cassidy, Japan has always been on the radar.

“Since learning the Japanese language, begun at the age of thirteen, I have developed a passion for understanding that country’s culture and language. I had to wait three years until I could apply for an exchange programme. Japan was my priority because I completely fell in love with the culture, the language and its close similarities to the Maori lifestyle and I have made many close Japanese friends throughout my years at high school,” Cassidy added.

“I expect to broaden my mind and change myself as a person, and to become more independent, and self-confident.”

On her return to New Zealand, Cassidy hopes to combine her; “Personal Maori lifestyle with the Japanese lifestyle and, with my increased confidence and awareness from the trip, contribute more to my local community.”

While Cassidy’s application was outstanding and beat a competitive field of entries from around Australia and New Zealand, it was no mean feat to come out top in the face of some fierce competition.

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd offers twelve scholarships each year. These include five Language Scholarships, two International Affairs Scholarships, two Indigenous Scholarships, and three Digital Video Scholarships.

Cassidy Toni Ngahungahu (right), receiving her award from Suzan Kuru, the Student Exchange Area Representative.

Back L to R: Nerys van der Peet, Elin Harris, Tom Young, Front L to R: George Harvey, Holly Shuttleworth, Brett Rollinson

This year Christchurch city celebrates forty years of ‘SisterCity’ links with Kurashiki City in southern Japan. Six students from Lincoln High School have been selected to visit Japan as part of a delegation of students from Canterbury secondary schools. These students will be hosted by a Japanese family and visit schools in the Kurashiki area. All the students taking

part in this exchange have learnt Japanese for a number of years and will be able to experience at first hand the wonderful culture of Japan. They leave on October 15th and return on the October 25th.

The students going are N er ys van d er P ee t , Holly Shuttleworth, Shuttleworth George Harvey, Harvey Tom Young, Young Brett Rollinson, Rollinson and Elin Harris.

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For some time Christchurch and Nikaho (Akita Prefecture, Northern Japan) have had a close friendship based on the historical visit of a Japanese Antarctic explorer stopping off in New Zealand and Lyttelton during his visits to Antarctica.

On alternate years an exchange student group visits Nikaho for approximately a week to take part in a cultural exchange. This year, four students from Lincoln High School have joined the Cam Jenkins, Zane Flux, Kate Berry, April Robinson out of uniform for a fundraising mufti day and departing for Japan this week. group, organised by Mr Newton Dodge.

Dodge Kate Berry, Berry April and participate in a home-stay will be able to experience at first Robinson, Robinson Zane Flux and Cam as well as meeting the people of hand the colourful and Jenkins will visit Japan this week Nikaho. It’s hoped the students traditional culture of Japan.

Laser Electrical Rolleston has had their immense business increase and current success recognised by the presentation of a Gold Award for Outstanding Growth at the recent Trans Tasman Laser Group awards, held in Auckland.

This award is given to the Laser business with the highest increase in revenue and profit over the last two years.

"I'm stoked,” smiled Laser Electrical Branch Manager, Zane Adams.

Adams “We have a great team and they all work so hard. This award is testament to the long hours and dedication we have all put in toward building a good business an d pr o vi di n g th e l o cal community with service to be proud of,” he said.

Laser Electrical Rolleston was established in 2008 by Brent and Megan Christie, and has seen phenom enal gro wth sin ce, assisted in no small part by Rolleston Branch Manager Zane and Office Manager Megan Blondell. When Zane started his employment with Laser Electrical Rolleston, (April 2012) he was based in a relocatable building on an empty section in Jones

Road, with only one tradesman.

Now he has grown the business to a staff of nine, operating out of a purpose-built workshop. A lighting show room is due to be completed by Christmas, when staff levels and services are exp ect ed t o c on si der abl y increase again.

The team of tradesmen and apprenti ce electrician s all specialise in varying aspects of the electrical industry including residential, commercial, industrial and rural. They also offer a twenty four hour on-call service to the area.

Laser Group is a proud family of quality focused, trade service, professionals in the electrical and plumbing industry. Their multiaward winning Laser Electrical and Plumbing Groups have experienced phenomenal growth over the last ten years, and they are delighted to be the leading network of electrical and plumbing contractors in New Zealand and Australia.

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WINTER TOURNAMENT

Facing: Courtney Phillips (Goal Defence) & Emma Bryce (Centre).

Thirty teams contested the Year 7 and 8 Canterbury Winter Netball Tournament, and Rolleston School gained a very creditable second placing overall. The School played four pool games, three of which they won, before progressing to the next stage, the quarter and semi finals. Finishing with a five all draw in the semis meant extra time and the players stayed on the court until one team could claim a two point advantage. After approximately five minutes of extra time, Rolleston emerged the winner with a score of 8 to 6. Rolleston School then played in the final against Hillview Christian School, but unfortunately they were a tough team to beat and Rolleston lost 10-3.

The team, consisting of Katie Bryce, Bryce Courtney Phillips, Phillips Micayla Roberts, Roberts Ashleigh Hall, Hall Janaya Clark, Clark Emma Bryce, Bryce Holly Martin and Emily Higham, Higham all had a great day and played some amazing netball.

The Year 5 and 6 boys rugby team from Rolleston School won the Canterbury Rugby Winter Tournament recently.

Pictured below is a very proud Blake Hardy with the winning Shield.

Wednesday 25th September 2013

SPELLATHON

RED CROSS FUNDING

Recently the Rolleston School PTA organised a ‘Spellathon’ for the students of Rolleston School.

Students were given a challenging list of words to achieve over two weeks before testing.

We had to take the list home and learn them, we also got sponsors for each word we got right. Over $18,000 was raised by our amazing spellers! The first class from each team to get their spelling pack back to the office, won a fish and chip lunch.

Christepher Scotson & Sarah Gillespie

Red Cross recently gifted funding to Rolleston School, and after much discussion Team Totara decided it should be used to give the children an artistic experience.

Following being in the audience at a play pupils were also entertained by a story teller at school, who worked with the children to create their own story.

Ivy - Saviour of the Dinosaur On Tuesday 3rd September we went to Hornby High School to see a play called ‘Ivy, Saviour of the Dinosaur’. It was a play about dinosaurs and scientists.

All of team Totara went along. We enjoyed it so much, we all clapped and waved. After we got on the bus to go back to school we chatted all about it.

By Sabrina, Molly and Georgia.

The Wonderful Story Teller On Wednesday, the wonderful storyteller Tanya Batt kindly came to Rolleston School to share her stories with us. After she had shared her story, she picked Hunter to make his own story and we had to draw it, making our own special book in the process. Tanya Batt could do lots of different voices - like spooky, scary and many others. We loved having her entertain us!

By Tyrone and Abigail

ADOPT A SCHOOL INITIATIVE Twenty five Canterbury schools have the opportunity to buddy up with one or two players in the Canterbury squad this ITM Cup season, under the Canterbury Rugby Football Union’s new ‘Adopt a School’ initiative.

All primary and intermediate schools with a rugby team registered through the CRFU were invited to apply for the programme, and of those schools 25 have been selected - Rolleston School was one of them. Each school in the programme has various R u g b y o p p o r tu n i t i es throughout the season - red and black day competitions, meeting the players etc etc.

Five chosen schools can attend each home game and in a rugby related challenge held at half time have the opportunity of winning $1000 for their school, donated by SBS Bank.

On Saturday September 14th, Rolleston School was one of those attending, they took part in their challenge and won the $1000! This will be presented to the school at an assembly, by a representative of SBS on September 27th.

Story teller Tanya Batt with student Annabelle Serra.

Serra

The Rolleston School Rugby fans who undertook a challenge at half-time during the Canterbury v Otago match on Saturday 14th September at AMI Standium, that scored them $1000 for the School.

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Wednesday 25th September 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Merry Christmas!

Selwyn MP Amy Adams is running a competition to give local primary school students the opportunity to design a Christmas card for her to send out this year.

“The Christmas card design should depict the student’s view of ‘A Kiwi Christmas’ and should be on A4-sized paper,” Amy said.

“The prize for the winning student will be a $100 Prezzy card and the student’s school will receive $250. I will also host a morning tea for the student and their classmates to present them with their prizes,” Amy added.

The competition is open to primary school students from Years 1 to 6 inclusive. The last date for entries is Friday the 4th of October. Entries can be posted or delivered in person to Amy Adams’ electorate office at 829 Main South Road, Templeton.

Entries need to have the student’s name, class number and school written clearly on the back.

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This is the third year of Ellesmere Spring Flings and they are a fun day out for the whole family. The event is organised and run by volunteers, and 100% of proceeds will go to support Lincoln and Districts Community Care. Children’s activities, stalls and entertainment, along with a garden tour all make for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon.

Rain, hail or shine, the event will go ahead on Sunday, October 20th with tickets available from not only many local businesses but also online at Event finder.

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Canterbury Swim School’s new aquatic complex at Buchanans Rd, Yaldhurst, is open We’ve got Term 4 spaces available for all ages and levels – babies through to adults.

We’re also taking bookings for our October holiday program and our Master Class course.

Why wait?

Above (L to R) Middle Team girls Abby, Brook, Georgia, Georgie and Renee Friday, September 13th saw the children of Clearview School show up to class, not only wearing mufti, but odd shoes as well! Some may have thought this to be an accident, but it was actually to raise money for Camp Quality, a New Zealand charity for children living

with Cancer.

The students really got into the spirit of things, and showed their support by bringing gold coin donations for Camp Quality.

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AREA SUPERVISOR WANTED - ROLLESTON AREA PMP Distribution is one of NZ’s most established companies which is responsible for the distribution of circulars and newspapers into letterboxes.

Gardener

We are looking for a well organised person to manage the distribution of advertising material and local newspapers to household letterboxes in the area. The role includes supervising and being responsible for a small team of deliverers.

This is a part-time contract position where you are able to co-ordinate the majority of your work from home as well as being able to have the opportunity to continue or apply for work in other fields.

You will need a suitable vehicle, mobile, computer with internet access and be able to provide short-term undercover storage.

Part time, 25 hours per week (to suit) - Selwyn based

If you are interested please phone Jenny on 029 979 3117 or email: jenny.brown@pmplimited.co.nz

(Certified truck for measurement)

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

We are looking for someone who is passionate about horticulture to add value to our well established, professional team as a part time gardener based predominately in the Lincoln, Rolleston and Prebbleton areas . Working 25 hours per week, the working pattern can be agreed to suit. We can offer the successful candidate solid remuneration, a positive team environment and the opportunity to advance within the company.

Duties include: • Garden and Reserve maintenance • Weed eating and hedge trimming • Horticultural spraying Previous professional gardening experience in maintaining gardens is preferred. Also critical for us is a flexible, can do attitude. The successful candidate will possess fantastic people skills and have great attention to detail. Relevant horticultural qualifications are an advantage, but are not essential if you can display work experience at a similar level.

A high level of physical fitness is required, along with enjoyment working outdoors year-round. You will also need a full, clean New Zealand Driver's Licence.

If you are committed to providing the highest standards in your work, we'd welcome you to contact us.

To apply, please email your application to debm@sicon.co.nz.

Initial enquiries are welcome by phoning Debs McKenzie, HR Manager on 03 318 7721 or 027 706 7138.

Accounting Assistant Synlait Farms is a Canterbury based dairying business with 13,000 cows, 13 well-resourced farms and a fantastic team of people. Offering great career opportunities for motivated individuals is a priority. This is key to achieving our vision to be the best multi-farm dairy business in the world.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Accounting Assistant preferably with a farming background to join our Finance team. In this role you will primarily focus on invoice processing of payables/receivables and bank & cash management and will assist the Synlait Farms accountants with a range of administrative tasks to ensure the efficient function of the financial management business. You will offer support and information to the farm managers to ensure their financial reporting is accurate and timely.

As part of the Finance team you will at times participate in wider business projects and strategy sessions.

To be the best multi-farm dairy business in the world, we need the best people in the world. Is that you?

Apply today: enquiries@synlaitfarms.co.nz E-mail your CV and cover letter by 6th October 2013.

To discuss this position further please contact Josie MacKenzie, People & Performance Manager, 021 807 776 Visit our website: www.synlaitfarms.co.nz

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

H AN D YMAN - Mik e th e H and ym an s er vi n g all handyman, lawnmowing and general work, Selwyn area.

Phone 0800 287 828 or 03 347 7437.

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

Upholsterer

BUSY BUMBLES

Community Support Workers

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

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.

Potential for Supervisor positions.

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

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

DARFIELD COLLISION REPAIRS LTD

AUTOMOTIVE SPRAY PAINTER We have a position available in our small, but now very busy, rural Collision Repair Shop situated in Darfield for a

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.

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

Phone 03 980 4979

Whitby Pumps Specialists in pump and water solutions

GAVIN BURGESS

Spray Painter

0274 953 712

We are looking for someone that is qualified with a high standard of work. Has a minimum of 2 years experience Is neat and tidy, is reliable and can turn up to work on time everyday. Likes working in a small team but must be able to work unsupervised. Can use a computer and be able to learn our Job Management software.

Has a clean current drivers licence.

TRADES

TRADES VEHICLE FOR SALE 1984 Flatdeck Isuzu Truck.

5 speed diesel. 294k. GVM 4750. great workhorse. $ 4250 o no . Phon e 03 318 8019.

So if you have ticked all the boxes and think you would like to work with us please email your CV to: darfieldcollision@xtra.co.nz or phone Stu on 03 318 8180

• Picking of orders • Container unloading • Processing of inwards/outwards deliveries • No previous experience is required, just a positive/energetic attitude, good accuracy & physically fit • Night and day shift available

TRADES

WANTED

Cash paid for any cars, vans, 4WD’s trucks, tractors.

Free Pick Up Any Condition Anywhere

Electrical Services Ltd Registered Master Electrician • • • • •

Domestic Commercial Servicing Alterations Phone/Data

• •

WiringTV/ Freeview Wiring Heatpump Installation Audio Pre-Wire

Please call Jason on our free phone number for a quote FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL WIRING NEEDS Your Local Company serving the Selwyn District - based in Rolleston

0800 JACE2U (0800 522 328) EMAIL: jaceelectrical@xtra.co.nz

Phone 027 476 2404 or 03 347 9354

WINDOW CLEANING *Experienced *Reliable *Trustworthy

Professional Window Cleaner now servicing the Selwyn area.

We would love to clean your windows Discounts for regular cleans Phone Wilf Lock (03) 318 1960 or 027 499 3535

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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 STEVE TE HAARA PO Box 37041 Halswell PHONE: 347 3006 FAX: 347 3008 MOBILE: 027 243 6974 EMAIL: tehaara@slingshot.co.nz

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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

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

♦ Alterations/Upgrades ♦ Maintenance & General ♦ Town & Country

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

PEST CONTROL Phone 03 347 9789 Toll free 0800 110 359

MURRAY HATCHARD • • •

Washing Machine Repairs Hire Machines Reconditioned Machines

“We do not telemarket!”

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Flies Whitetail Spiders Wasps Cluster Flies Fleas

Certified Technician

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

An elderly man was stopped by the police around 2am and was asked where he was going at that time of night.

The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late."

The officer then asked, "Really? Who's giving that lecture at this time of night?"

The man replied, "That would be my wife."