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Inside this issue: Generous Donation for 2 St John Rolleston True & Daring Winery

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Rolleston Combined Probus

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Baby Belle’s Baby Gifts Galore

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Father’s Day

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From Chicken Litter to Charity

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Finance With Ginny Nelson

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

At a camp held last November, eight groups of Guides from around GirlGuidin g New Southern Woods 7 Zealand’s East-West Canterbury Nursery Region competed for an 2013 Elections 8-11 ‘inaugural’ shield and on Daffodil Day 12 Monday, August 5th, this shield Rolleston Rugby 12 was presented to the winning Rolleston School 13 team - Ellesmere Guides. To win the shield, girls had to run Public Notices 14 Classifieds 14-15 their own camp, sort out and cook their own food, organise Trades 15-16 their equipment and carry out Email Column 16 certain activities to gain points.

Participating in camps and appreciating the outdoors is just part of the wide range of The information and activities that girls get to enjoy opinions published are at GirlGuiding New Zealand. not necessarily those of Recently (August 14th - 17th), the Rolleston News seventy six girls and twelve proprietors. leaders from GirlGuiding New Rolleston News is Zealand’s East West Canterbury distributed to almost Region attended a Guide camp 3000 homes and at Hanmer Springs. The theme businesses in the for this camp was ‘The Rolleston area.

Elements’ and girls were divided into groups of earth, wind, fire and water. There was much ♦ Monthly Newspaper competiveness about who could win certain games and badges ♦ Business Cards and some of the challenges the ♦ Photocopying girls participated in included ♦ Laminating climbing huge pine trees (with a ♦ Binding harness on) and participating in ♦ Typesetting community services in the area.

Everyone who went had a ball If it’s newsworthy and and the camp ended with a visit you know about it to the hot pools before heading - we’d like to know too! home.

Selwyn District Co-ordinator, Lorraine Haffner (Buzz) added, “GirlGuiding NZ is all about Next edition will preparing girls for making the be distributed most out of what life has to offer. We aim to provide a safe Wednesday and supportive environment 25th September where girls can discover their potential plus develop the Deadline: con f i den c e t o ex pr es s themselves in their own way 5pm Thursday along with using their voices, 19th Aug 2013 not just for themselves, but for others too.”

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Back L to R: Phoebe Hellyar, Emma Johnson, Amy Wells, Charlotte Ward . Middle L to R: Emily Skilling, Harriet Hague, Annabelle Ward, Ruth Brennan .

Front L to R: Amelie Harris, Flo Wright, Molly Pett and Amber Harkess A lot of these activities and events would not be possible without volunteer leaders who help girls develop skills, values and a sense of adventure.

GirlGuiding New Zealand is always looking for leaders that can help provide these opportunities.

Anyone with some spare time

and who would like to help young women in their local area should contact Lorraine Haffner (Buzz) the Selwyn District Co-ordinator, on 03 324 2629.

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St John in Rolleston proudly received a cheque for $6,000 from the Ulysses Motorcycle Club on Saturday, August 17th.

The money will be used by St John to continu e vital Ambulance Services in the Rolleston community.

Several of the Club members, and their fantastic motorcycles, arrived at the Rolleston Ambulance Station, at about 11am to present the cheque to local St John members. The cheque was presented to St. J ohn Oper at ion al Team Manager, Warren Dobbs, Dobbs by coordinator of Ulysses Club Left, Robert Edgeler, coordinator Canterbury branch, Ulysses Club Canterbury Branch, Robert of New Zealand, Chris Carey, organiser of Anzac Day St John Edgeler fundraiser, Danielle Gillespie, St John Ellesmere area committee, The Ulysses Motorcycle Club are Robyn Shuttleworth, divisional manager for Rolleston Youth and long standing supporters of St Warren Dobbs, operational team manager at the Rolleston John, and have raised many Ambulance Station where the Ulysses Club presented a cheque to thousands of dollars for the St John for $6,000, on Saturday August 17th. organisation through their Photo: David Alexander, PhotoSouth Photographers. charity fun rides.

Phone - 03 322 7770

Almost three years since the September Earthquake, Hennie and Celia Bosman from True and Daring Winery are still impacted by repair work to their winery and shop.

“We had our very own fault line in the Wine Shop” said Celia. “It was quite a talking point, but the recent heavy rain made our fault line rather more of a crevasse, so we had to finally get it fixed!”

Sadly this meant that the shop had to close for a few weeks, but Hennie and Celia say they are back on track now and looking forward to developing the shop as spring approaches.

In addition to the wine shop, they have been working on an online shop for everything from wine and walnuts to artwork and gifts, from around the Selwyn District.

“It has been a lot of fun setting up the E-Commerce site; perhaps I can now add ‘Web Developer’ to my list of skills,” said Celia with a smile. “The online shop is called Celia’s, and the idea is for it to grow with a variety of local products

including, of course, our True & Daring wine,” she added.

For ‘Celia’s’ launch offer, Rolleston News readers can enter the following discount code C1381 to get a special discount of 33%, (yes that’s right 33%!) off all purchases made from Celia’s between Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 31st. “If you don’t have access to a computer don’t panic, just drop

in at the Wine Centre with the advert to receive the same discount,” Celia said.

The True & Daring Wine Centre, aka Celia’s, is open from Wednesday to Sunday 12pm to 5pm, and www.celias.co.nz is available 24/7.

Any producers interested in having products included at Celia’s are welcome to contact Celia on 03 347 8269 or celia@trueanddaring.com

A selection of the fabulous Canterbury wines available at the True & Daring Wine Centre aka Celia’s

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At the Club’s August meeting Lois Thomas of the Lincoln and Districts Community Care spoke to the group about the extension of the “Meals on Wheels” service, and the upcoming opening of their new purpose-built premises in Lincoln.

Lois’s talk was followed by well known nurseryman Michael Coulter who spoke about planting for small gardens. He

answered numerous questions but unfortunately time ran out before every query could be satisfied.

Members showed their skill in ten-pin bowling on the August 27th outing at Garden City Bowl, which was followed by a light luncheon in Templeton.

In October the Club are going to “Explore the Coast” for four days and numbers keen to go are filling fast. The September

meeting will allow members to learn more about New Zealand’s native kiwi from Willowpark Nature Reserve.

Probus is for active retirees and at Rolleston they endeavour to make their meetings and outings both interesting and entertaining.

For further Probus info contact: Neil Bennett - Publicity 347-3173, or Leny Gisberts - Secretary 347-1377

Baby Belle is a place with an amazing selection of gifts for babies and new mothers.

Customers who walk into Baby Belle, will be greeted with a warm smile. That smile belongs to Deanne Dowding, Dowding who has recently taken over the ownership of the store. Deanne is passionate about her shop and the wares it contains, and that’s easy to tell by the care that's gone into every detail, as well as the impressive selection of gifts on display.

Baby Belle came to be from a realisation that there was a need for a dedicated baby gift shop. “The beginning of a new baby’s existence is one of the most important moments in a woman’s life. It is so special that the need for the perfect gift is incredibly significant,” said Deanne.

“Some extra thought is required to commemorate such an amazin g and emotional occasion.”

Baby Belle stocks a fantastic range of just such gifts. Gifts that will convey a heartfelt feeling that will hold meaning for

many years to come.

Baby Belle’s new loyalty club ‘Yummy Mummy’ is a fantastic way to reward new mothers for shopping in the store.

Deanne invites expectant mums to meet with her and discuss the gifts that they would love to receive. A list is compiled, similar to that of a wedding register. If the total amount spent on the selected gifts by

family and friends is $200 or more, the mum-to-be will receive a voucher to redeem on their next visit.

Baby Belle stocks wonderful gifts for women, not just mothers, but daughters, friends, partners and wives too. There really is something for anyone looking at giving a special gift; one that will send just the right message.

Sunday 13 October, 9:30am at Rolleston Reserve.

3 x 5km Relay Individually or teams of 2 or 3 Info and Registration at www.solefitwomensrelay2013.wordpress.com Grab some friends and join us in this specialist Women’s event to help raise funds for the Rolleston Scout Group.

Baby Belle’s owner and operator, Deanne Dowding, proudly displaying some of the stock available in-store.

150 Cashmere Rd

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Beautiful baby gifts, toys, clothing, shoes, linen, decor items, books, jewellery, cards & more. Gorgeous women's gifts for the new mum or a treat for yourself!

Free gift wrapping, parking at the door.

Located close to Princess Margaret Hospital E: deanne@babybelle.co.nz

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Sunday 1st September 2013 PANCAKES Ingredients (serves 4): • 2 cups all-purpose flour, stirred or sifted • 2½ teaspoons baking powder • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 large eggs • 1½ to 1¾ cups milk • 2 tablespoons melted butter Preparation: Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1½ cups of milk; add to flour mixture, stirring only until smooth. Blend in melted butter. If the batter seems too thick to pour, add a little more milk. Cook on a hot, greased griddle, using about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbly, a little dry around the edges, and lightly browned on the bottom; turn and brown the other side.

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5. Flip the toast over and let the other side brown for one minute.

6. Break the egg into the hole in the bread.

7. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the egg is cooked to the preferred consistency.

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Wishing all Dad’s a Happy Father’s Day!

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We have heard a lot of media speculation over the past couple of months about low equity borrowing or lifting the minimum deposit for home buyers to 20%. The issue is time. A lender who has borrowed 95% of the property value has a very short timeframe in which to get their loan repayments back on track in the event they lost their job or couldn’t work because of illness. The loan repayments lapse and in a very short space of time, the lending ratio climbs over the property value and results in a mortgagee sale. Someone who has borrowed 80% or less of the property value has a much bigger window to get back on track before the property becomes over capitalised.

A mortgage repayment insurance is invaluable for low equity borrowers to prevent this situation arising. If loan payments are kept up, the equity remains in the property and everyone is happy.

Many insurance companies offer differing wait periods and length of benefit payments which means you can make your protection meet your budget. This is something you should factor into your expenses when considering taking on a home loan or you could risk losing your deposit and everything you have worked hard for.

Most banks will consider taking a guarantee from a third party, such as parents, to raise the equity of a proposal, so please, talk to me today about how you can get out of your rental, into your own home, and keep it!

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Ned George, Angus Anderson, Charlotte Elley, James Webster and Matt Parker Christchurch’s St Andrew’s College student, Matt Parker, Parker along with his classmates James Webster, Angus Anderson, Ned George and Charlotte Elley put their entrepreneurial hats on recently and came up with a fairly unique business plan as part of their Year 12 NCEA Business Studies.

The aim of the project is to promote students working together for the creation of a small business. The brief was to cover areas such as financial management, organisational structures, marketing, production processes and investment decisions, with each of the group’s members being assigned different roles in the project. This group’s chosen small business venture was to bag, market and sell chicken litter fertiliser, and they’ve done so all under a much commented on, and very quirky name!

Matt and his team-mates did

James Webster and Angus Anderson bagging up chicken litter fertiliser. have to invest a small amount of their own money into the business, and obviously, the aim is to make a profit. However should this eventuate they will donate 10% of it to their chosen charity - the Child Cancer Foundation.

Many folk may not be aware of the benefits of using chicken litter as a garden fertiliser.

These benefits include its soil conditioning ability, and the replacement of valuable organic

matter. It also assists with moisture retention and helps to develop and sustain soil structure.

As the worst of the cold season departs, and the warmer weather approaches, it’s the ideal time to get out into amongst the greenery and give the STAC students initiative a go for the betterment of the garden.

See advertisement in this issue for full details.

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Lots of good things came from New Zealand’s English heritage but an unsubstantiated fear of any mushroom not bought in a shop tends to be a country-wide trait.

“We don't know what we are missing out on from a culinary sense,” said a spokesperson from Southern Woods Plant Nursery, “and equally so from the chance to earn a bit of cash from growing our own truffles and mushrooms. This can be done by planting an orchard, or forest of trees infected with your choice of truffle or mushroom on a suitable well-prepared site.”

Southern Woods is a large professional nursery catering for all rural tree requirements, including native restoration, shelter, fuel wood, forestry, amenity and lots of edible offerings including fungi infected trees.

Murray Mannall is the principal owner of Southern Woods Nursery and commented, “I am a mad keen wild mushroom forager and consumer of wild mushrooms, as well as a passionate tree nurseryman, so it is sort of inevitable that we have a goal to be the top New Zealand producer of quality edible truffle and mushroom infected trees. Currently we are supplying the Perigord Black and Bianchetto truffle infected trees, and hope to be growing

small quantities of porcini and saffron milk cap mushrooms, plus the Burgundy truffle for supply in 2014.”

“As with all the trees and shrubs we sell, our job at the Nursery is provide customers with a plant that has the very best chance of doing what it is supposed to do, under their planting conditions.

Inoculating and successfully infecting the Nursery seedlings is step one. Step two is maintaining the infection while growing a healthy robust tree, and step three is helping the customer establish the tree and maintain the edible fungi infection. This is not a five minute job and it takes time, but done well a successful result should be achieved.”

For those not familiar with it, Saffron Milk Cap is a mild but tasty mushroom most commonly found in Southern Europe around pine trees. It has also been a success story in New Zealand as it establishes well through Radiata pine and Douglas fir forests so forming an income stream in the early years of a plantation. In fact the early income off this mushroom can be much greater than the mature value of the timber.

Working examples are currently found around Gisborne, Nelson and Otago.

Porcini is a fantastic very large edible mushroom found through

much of Europe with closely related species also found in East Asia. It is found naturally in New Zealand, mainly around oak trees in Christchurch where it would have established in trees brought over from the old country by early settlers and nurserymen. “It is delicious either fresh or dried,” said Murray.

Burgundy Truffle has an intense hazelnut-like aroma and it is at the top end of the gourmet fungi market. Found throughout Europe but most valued in France and Italy for its gourmet properties. It grows off similar high pH soils as the other edible fungi, and is being successfully cultivated from planted infected trees in Canterbury.

“All truffle and mushroom infected trees can be ordered at any time and we can give you an approximate date of supply, normally autumn and spring each year. We will not finally confirm supply until the trees have been tested by an independent mycologist a month prior to dispatch and found to be suitable for purpose. This is for your peace of mind, and our reputation,” Murray stressed.

“Give us a call for more information 0800 800 352, or go to southernwoods.co.nz and see the advertisement in this issue for further details.”

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At the time of going to print, the candidates featured had responded to a request for a promotional profile those able to be included however, were space dependent and we apologise for any not able to be published in this issue.

The full list of all those standing is below:

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When nominations closed on August 16th the following candidates had put themselves up for election.

Voting papers will be distributed between September 20th and 25th and are to be returned by Saturday, October 12th.

No elections are required in the Springs Ward, Ellesmere Ward, Selwyn Central Community Board and Hawkins subdivision of the Malvern Community Board, as the number of nominations satisfied the number of vacancies.

Mayoralty (1 Vacancy) • • • • • •

Broughton, Sam Coe, Kelvin Lyall, Malcolm Walters, Sarah Webb, Olive Woods, Bill

SAM BROUGHTON

Malvern Ward Councillors (2 Vacancies) • • • •

Broughton, Sam Morten, John (Jum) Mugford, Bob Woods, Bill

Selwyn Central Ward (4 Vacancies) • • • • • •

Alexander, Mark Bland, Jeff Hill, Peter Shaw, Lynley Walters, Sarah Williams, Sandy

Ellesmere Ward (2 Vac) No election necessary • Barnett, Nigel • McEvedy, Pat

Sam Broughton is a current councillor for the Selwyn District Council and a Commissioner for Resource Consent hearings. His experience with Council's Budget and portfolios of Planning, Sewerage, Community Development and Youth give him the breadth of experience to lead Selwyn as Mayor in 2013.

Sam’s leadership will bring proactive decision making to Council and encourage wider

participation in those decisions.

As Selwyn’s Mayor, Sam will be approachable and passionate in leading Selwyn forward while his clear communication style will mean that the activities of council are widely known.

At 32, Sam is committed to Selwyn where his family has lived since 1901. For the last

ten years his role as Youth Work Manager in Darfield has proven his ability to lead teams of staff and volunteers in providing great outcomes for the district’s young people and families.

Sam has travelled internationally providing infrastructure aid to Sri Lanka and Fiji. He plays football, lawn bowls and the

guitar plus enjoys riding motorbikes with his wife Liz. Liz Sam's history of involvement in local projects and his proactive presence on Council brings an inviting fresh vision to protect the things the community loves while leading Selwyn’s rapid change. www.facebook.com/ VoteSamMayor

Donut at Springfield.

My connections with Rolleston and Selwyn are far greater than that.

I was the Chair of the original Committee that decided that

Rolleston be the main town in Selwyn.

I was instrumental in ensuring that the original residents were not penalised when the sewerage system was installed by allowing them six years to save up for their contributions.

Not like the present fiasco of the Eastern Selwyn Sewerage S chem e w h er e ex is t in g residents now have to pay twice.

I was one of the three people who were responsible for the realisation of the IZONE Business Park.

I was Mayor when Council first decided in 1995 to build its headquarters at Rolleston (to cost only a modest three million dollars then).

I have earned the reputation of

‘People’s Champion’ because, regardless of who you may be, I will take on your troubles as if they were my own.

Our Council is in a mess, our companies are falling like nine pins, people are not being listened to, but there is a solution, Bill Woods Selwyn and Rolleston People’s Champion.

Springs Ward (3 Vac) No election necessary • Hasson, Debra • Lyall, Malcolm • Miller, Grant

Selwyn Central Community Bd (4 Vac) No election necessary • Chesmar, Diane • French, Alan • Malloch, Nicola • Russell, Bruce

Malvern Community Board - Tawera (2 Vac) • Frost, Bill • Mugford, Bob • Pauling, Kerry

Malvern Community Board - Hawkins (3 Vac) No election necessary • Gallagher, Jenny • Ireland, Mary • Pascoe, Judith

BILL WOODS Most of the new people in the Rolleston area will never have heard of me, or if they have, it’s only as the guy who built the

Rolleston and the Peoples Champion

“Actions speak louder than words” Authorised by Bill Woods 5509 West Coast Road Springfield Phone (318 4825)

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KELVIN COE Kelvin Coe was born in Lincoln, and is a graduate from Lincoln College. Married with three grown-up daughters, Kelvin farms a mixed sheep, cropping and dairy farm 5kms south of Coe’s Ford. He is a past Chairman/President of Leeston P r im ar y S ch ool, N or t h Canterbury Federated Farmers, E l l e s m e r e Te n n i s S u b Association and Government Appointee to the Standards Council of NZ. “The past three years have been a dramatic period for Selwyn as we have steered our way through the recovery from the earthquakes both from a personal and a Council perspective.”

Council has had to recover not just from the physical damage but also t he f in an cial implications as well as continuing to see Selwyn progress and grow. Growth following the earthquakes has been spectacular and Council has met the challenge, providing the additional

OLIVE WEBB I am a self-employed clinical psychologist with postgraduate management qualifications and extensive experience in senior management and board positions. These include thirteen years on the Canterbury District Health Board, six years on Access Home Health Board, eight years as a Special Olympics Trustee and many other management roles. I run a successful national and Australasian business.

Over the last three years I have spoken to hundreds of Selwyn citizens and ratepayers. They are agreed. It is time for a change.

As Mayor I will introduce a com m u n i t y en ga ge m en t programme making Council accessible and accountable to individuals and community groups. We should all be easily able to talk to the Mayor and Council about our concerns and wishes.

I will partner with stakeholders to ensure the environment can

infrastructure required as well as continuing to provide new and improved recreational facilit ies t o a growing population.

There is however, more to be done, new schools, especially a High School at Rolleston, and the expansion of existing schools. Add to that recreation facilities to service the growing population, jobs from the continuing development of I zone and business’s establishing in other areas of Selwyn are some of the environmental and economic challenges to be met.

“I seek your support to achieve these goals.”

SARAH WALTERS

support our thriving land-based developments. Our water must be clean, our rural resources properly managed.

I will seek comprehensive reviews of our infrastructure, producing practical, innovative, affordable strategies and projects.

I will partner with the historic villages to reverse their neglect and reclaim their importance in Selwyn.

We must review our investment practices, manage debt and be fiscally responsible.

Selwyn needs a positive change led by a forward-thinking, solution-focused Mayor who listens to people. I am ready.

It took 39 years to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up and in 2007, with seven and nine year old daughters, I found out. We grow great children in our district and those children needed a voice on council. I found that I could be that voice and now six years on, with two teenagers, I’m ready to step up again.

But my focus isn’t just on children, because it really does take a village to raise a child and if we’re not looking after everybody then we’re not going to be nearly as effective. Areas

that I have focused on include, aquatic facilities, libraries, public and active transport, road safety, strategic planning, communication and cooperation.

Balance across all areas is incredibly important; between the various needs and expectations across the district, the desire and affordability of new and existing facilities, the present with the future and our financials.

In representing our district as Mayor, I would like to build upon my experience as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor, a strong

work ethic, established com mun ity an d local government networks and my enthusiasm for our district and its people, to become even more effective.

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MALCOLM LYALL Vote Malcolm Lyall 
for Selwyn District Council Mayor.

I am passionate about preserving the best of the lifestyle that Selwyn District offers, while embracing the opportunities created by growth for its people.

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I am a long term resident of Selwyn District and have a successful business as an electrician. My wife Nicola and I have two children who are attending local schools.

As a third term District Councillor, I hold the portfolios of Tou ris m, Econ omi c

Development, Heritage and the Arts.

I am actively involved in a number of local organisations, Chairperson of Selwyn Investment Holdings Ltd, Te Ara Kakariki Greenway Trust, a trustee of the Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Trust,

MARK ALEXANDER As a current councillor I am a strong, experienced advocate for the residents of the Selwyn Central Ward.

First elected in 2001, I was a Community Board member for nine years and elected to Council in 2010. This gives me an extensive knowledge of our communities and the issues affecting us. I attend many community meetings to better understand the needs, wants and aspirations of those I serve.

Maintaining, sustaining and enhancing the environment is important to us, as Selwyn residents. Clean safe potable water is vital for our townships as is appropriate waste water treatment.

I believe that the benefits from growth in Selwyn should be fairly shared, that appropriate facilities are provided to meet the community's requirements. Getting enhanced or new school provision is vital for our communities.

As an accredited RMA hearing commissioner I understand the importance of good planning. I have often helped residents understand the planning issues in their area.

Ellesmere Heritage Park and Selwyn Arts Trust.

Our district faces major challenges with rapid growth; legislative change plus possible amalgamation and as a 56 year old I believe that I have the experience, energy and vitality that is needed to lead Selwyn forward.

Vote Mark Alexander your Councillor Mark will: listen to you work for you represent you Council must continue to carefully manage its finances, while continuing to maintain its assets to the level required.

I will see that consultation on the Rolleston Town Centre Masterplan and Foster Park Masterplan is completed and these plans are implemented.

Experienced Rolleston based local who knows our community Authorised by Mark Alexander 0478 Two Chain Road, RD 7, Christchurch 7677

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SANDY WILLIAMS I am currently a member of the Selwyn Central Community Board and have been for the last three years.

One of the strengths I have is seeing what the community need to know about, finding the answer and getting it out there. I have been the Community Board Representative on Arts Heart, Rolleston Reserve Management Committee, the Aquatic and Foster Recreation Park Steering

Groups.

As a mother of two young children, I live in the centre of Rolleston and represent a large portion of Selwyn Central demographic. Along with my family, I am involved in various Community Groups and are always willing to help if needed.

In my professional life I was in IT for over ten years, undertaking various roles in both London and New Zealand. These IT roles were:

Help Desk Manager, Project Management and Training. I believe the skills from my professional life are ideal for my role as a Councillor: working with budgets, training a wide range of people, managing staff and working jointly with others.

I pride myself on being available to residents and assisting with their queries, you’ll see me around the community all the time, and I’m happy to chat.

PETER HILL

LYNLEY SHAW

I have been honoured to represent the people of Selwyn Central on Council for the last three years and seek your support to do that for a further three.

I have a passionate concern for people and their well-being and this is strongly reflected in my achievements thus far. I will outline my advocacy areas and will let you judge their priority for yourself.

The state of the place where we all live is one of my major concerns. Providing rules and guidelines around water and land use, native plant/animal protection and enhancement, and support for healthier lifestyles are among what we do as a Council. How well we do it is determined by those of us around the table. Outside the formal Council environment and with both the health and road safety portfolios I have had the extra opportunity to initiate and support a range of mechanisms which also furthers the cause of the well-being of the District and its people.

We must always be mindful that the scarce rates dollar must be used to address the greatest need. That includes the maintenance of needed existing facilities, new infrastructure to cater for growth, or enhancements to make Selwyn a better place to live.

My focus is helping the Selwyn district move forward and thrive; ensuring our community has the infrastructure, environment, planning and support needed for people of all ages to continue to enjoy our region.

I’ve been involved within our community through the Rolleston Residents’ Association, Foster Recreation Park Steering Group, Rolleston School PTA, Selwyn Aquatic Fundraising, Fireworks and Anzac Day committees along with sporting group interests.

Through my career, both legal and financial, I’ve gained experience in gathering information, helping people manage financial affairs, problem solving and establishing budgets. All skills I believe essential as your representative.

With my varied life of rural living, then large city and now Rolleston, coupled with my diverse career from small to large firm, and corporate to self-employed, I have the ability to deal with people and issues that impact on many fellow Selwyn Central residents.

A key reason I’m standing would be to see that our Council has strong financial responsibility, contains rate increases and reduces levels of debt, without stripping the community bare

whilst continuing with economic growth. If you want better communication, safer roading and more accountability from our Council, as I do, then I welcome your support in the coming election

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As the buds open on another Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society is encountering a growing need for services by people who are living and coping with cancer.

Services for patients in the Malvern district have been in high demand these past twelve months.

Since Daffodil Day last year, the Society’s Canterbury-West Coast Division has spent $80,000 transporting patients to and from cancer treatment. Their Daffodil shuttle ferried 16,539 passengers to the Christchurch Hospital Oncology Service, while volunteer drivers generously provided 3774 drives for Christchurch patients needing a ride to treatment.

Ellesmere/Leeston volunteer drivers drove patients to 291 hospital appointments, about 43 of these in the wider Rolleston area. The local cancer support group has also provided practical support to patients and their families, such

as visiting, meals, baking, and firewood.

Staff and volunteers are currently supporting 1102 people across the CanterburyWest Coast regions, with 1006 new referrals received this year.

Welfare grants of $101,000 have helped provide assistance for people coping with cancer and 629 people attended facilitated group programmes.

Th e C a n c e r S o c i e t y ’ s accommodation service has provided beds for 889 out-oftown patients – a total of 7,000 bed nights over the year. In addition to Daffodil House accommodation costs, the Society needed to fund another $83,000 in motel costs, due to earthquake property losses.

Th e S o c i e t y ’ s C a n c e r Information nurses responded to 3,300 calls on the 0800 CANCER (226 237) Information Line, while 8,100 information booklets were distributed at no charge.

The Kirwee Under 8½ team played a ferocious Rolleston (Blue) team in the final at the Darfield Rugby Club hosted, non-competitive finals, on Saturday, August 17th. The Kirwee Team drove over the first try and the Rolleston team quickly answered with a try of their own.

All tied up at half time, one try each, the Rolleston team came out in the second half with a vengeance and their stand-out half back, Roman, Roman put two more tries up on the Kirwee Team.

In the last ten minutes of the game, with a ‘never give up’ attitude the Kirwee team’s Tom Ruwhiu scored two tries and Blake O’Donnell one, the last try scored in the dying seconds of

the game securing the victory teams playing extremely well that the Kirwee team was and a final score, 20 - 15 to desperately searching for.

Kirwee.

It was a great final with both

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Each year around 21,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed and around 9,000 people die from cancer. The most commonly diagnosed cancer is prostate cancer. Colorectal and breast cancer are the next most commonly diagnosed cancers.

The leading cause of cancerrelated death is lung cancer followed by colorectal cancer.

“By supporting Daffodil Day on August 30th in your community this year, you can ensure we’ll be there to help people living with a cancer diagnosis and their families when it is most needed,” said a spokesperson for the Canterbury West-Coast division of the Cancer Society.

“If you, or someone you know, needs our help please encourage them to ring the Cancer Society of New Zealand, Canterbury-West Coast Division on 0800 CANCER (226237),” they finished.

Plenty of hot water was necessary to clean-up after this muddy run at the non-competitive finals held in Darfield on Saturday, August 17th.