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Part of the landscape: Selwyn community service award winner Jack Pearcy and his business, Jack’s Service Centre, have been part of the Doyleston community since he arrived 40 years ago.
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WHEN Jack Pearcy moved from Waiau to Doyleston in 1972 to take over the local garage, store and post shop, the locals thought he wouldn’t last a year. Now, 40 years later not only is the business still going strong but Mr Pearcy has just been honoured with the community service award at the Sensational Selwyn Awards – and he says he owes it all to the support he has received from his family and local residents. Mr Pearcy, a former Ellesmere and Selwyn District councillor for 25 years until he resigned in 2010, gives more than 30 hours a week to the various community and nonprofit organisations he volunteers for, including the local St John ambulance service and Doyleston Community Committee. However, while he was proud of the work he had done, he was hesitant to take too much of the credit.
“Everything is people orientated to a greater or lesser degree of what we’ve been involved in,” he said. “Take notice, it is ‘we’ more than ‘I’ because without the support of the family, the people that worked for me and the people that brought their work to us, we just couldn’t have done it. So you have got to look at the big picture and say it is only the support of the community that allows busy people to do things that other people haven’t got the time, or haven’t got the mana to have that effect.” Such was the value he had placed on trust and honesty that for more than 30 years Mr Pearcy kept one of his petrol pumps unlocked overnight so that people could help themselves to petrol if they needed and pay him back afterwards. When at one time that trust was broken, a few straight words from Mr Pearcy to the
guilty party soon sorted it out. Mr Pearcy rated his work with others ensuring the Ellesmere Community Hospital stayed open, that the school bus service between Leeston and Doyleston was retained and assisting with instillation of the RAPID number system as highlights amongst the many community initiatives he had been involved with. St John southern area committee relationship manager Brian O’Connell said Mr Pearcy was one of Ellesmere’s most dedicated St John members and was exceptionally committed to his community. “We’d like to acknowledge Jack’s work for St John and to congratulate him on this most recent acknowledgement of his community service. Ellesmere is very lucky to have someone as special as Jack working for their interests.”
DEMONSTRATION of fruit tree pruning at the Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens on August 11, 11am, by Keith Dickson who is very experienced in fruit production and maintenance of fruit trees. He is willing to discuss maintenance techniques to promote good tree health and fruit production, and identify problems that arise with fruit trees (feel free to bring along plant material for this). The gardens are located on James Street Lincoln, at the rear of Lincoln Maternity Hospital. Gold coin donation appreciated, please park on street. More information, please contact Ruth Wood 325-2193 or ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz. ANNAVALE Rogaine August 19 at Ayrdale Farm, SH73, Springfield. Starts 10 am. Three and four-hour rogaines (adventure navigation) for teams of two to five. Fundraising for Darfield High School’s Rural College. Food and prizes; entry required; entries close August 15. More information and entry at www. darfield.school.nz/rural. DOWN By the Liffey Gallery, Lincoln’s community art gallery, 1 James Street, Lincoln, exhibition July 18 to August 12, Pamela Hueston & Trish Hern, La Boudoir de la Femme, celebrating the feminine. We showcase Pamela Heuston’s paintings female forms in oil on canvas, drawings in charcoal, latest handbag creations. Wed to Sun, 10am to 4pm. MALVERN Community Hub operates an information centre in the Darfield Library, room 3, Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am till 2pm. Find info about services, clubs, contacts, opportunities, neighbourhood support etc. All welcome, for info ask library staff or ring 03 318-8881 or 03 318-7595 or 03 318-7077. LINCOLN Toy Library, affordable access to an extensive range of toys, all of Selwyn welcome, Saturdays 9.30am to 12noon & 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month 10am-12 noon, 158 North Belt, Lincoln, near Domain & Events Centre. For enquiries ring Jane 027 342-4369. The Community Noticeboard is for non profit groups or organisations. Items submitted must include a phone number and any associated costs and must not be more than 50 words. This is a free service from Mainland Press which reserves the right to edit submissions or to withhold items from publication if they do not fit the criteria, or due to space constraints.
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SENSATIONAL Selwyn Awards 2012 winners were announced at a function held recently at the Lincoln Events Centre. About 500 Selwyn residents gathered for the Awards dinner and presentations. Three finalists were chosen in each of eight categories from about 60 nominations. “This has been a fantastic event focused on the heroes of the Selwyn District - people who are so dedicated to their communities, their work, the environment and to achieving their personal goals,” Selwyn Awards committee chair Mayor Kelvin Coe said. The winners in each category were:
Young Achiever: George Steele Agri-Business: Synlait Milk Community Service: Jack Pearcy Sport: Matthew Hutchins Arts & Culture: Down by the Liffey Gallery Tourism: Lake Coleridge Tourism Group Business: Café Izone Stonegrill Restaurant and Café Environmental: Te Ara Kakariki: Greenway Canterbury Trust The event was hosted by MC Gary McCormick and featured a three-course gourmet dinner of Selwyn produce and award-winning wines and music from a jazz trio.
Council asks residents to be careful with herbicide AN acid herbicide used in weed killer banned from retail sales since 2008 is turning up in Selwyn compost. Clopyralid is found in several over-the-counter herbicides that were available before 2008, including Versatill, No Lawn Weeds Clover and Prickle, Cardo, Radiate, Archer, Tango, Contest Multiple, Void, Clout, Clopyd 300, Pirate 300, Agpro and Cloralid 300. Selwyn District Council solid waste manager Gavin Sole said people were probably still using the weed-killer preparations on their lawns, unaware of the toxic downstream effects. Clopyralid continues to have an effect on lawns for about three months but is toxic for any compost. The council is asking gardeners not to put lawn clippings that have been sprayed with any Clopyralid preparations in their organics bins. They also need to be careful about using the lawn clippings on their own gardens. “We’ve recently screened 1800m3 of compost
at the Pines Resource Recovery Centre and discovered higher than recommended levels of this toxic chemical, which means we will need to spend time and money to continue to treat the compost until it is safe for sale,” Mr Sole said. “It makes it a lot more expensive per tonne to treat the incoming organics if we have contaminants such as Clopyralid in the grass clippings.” Gardeners who are still using the pre-2008 preparations can either put their grass clippings in their general rubbish bin, spread them under trees on their own properties, or drop off the old preparations at the Pines facility, where disposal will be arranged. More modern herbicides do not contain the toxic chemical. Retailers in the district also needed to be aware of the banned products as these should not be available for sale to the general public, Mr Sole said.
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LANCE Corporal (LCPL) Rory Patrick Malone, aged 26, one of the two soldiers killed during an incident in the North East of Bamyan Province, Afghanistan on Saturday, had been based at Burnham Military Camp. LCPL Malone joined the Army Reserve Force in November 2002 and transferred to the Regular Force as a Rifleman in September 2005 and was posted to 2nd/1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/1 RNZIR), based in Burnham. He was promoted to Lance Corporal in July 2011. LCPL Malone had previously deployed to Timor-Leste in 2006 and again in 2007. The other soldier, Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer, also aged 26, joined the NZ Army in June 2004 as a Rifleman and was posted to 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1 RNZIR). In September 2009 LCPL Durrer trade changed to Crewman, Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps (RNZAC) and was posted to Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles (QAMR), now based in Linton. He was promoted to Lance Corporal in September 2010. LCPL Durrer had previously deployed to Timor-Leste in 2006/7. LCPL Malone and LCPL Durrer deployed with the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan, Afghanistan in April 2012. It was their first deployment to Afghanistan. Speaking about the soldier’s deaths, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Rhys Jones said, “Everyone in the Defence Force are deeply saddened by this loss. On behalf of the entire New Zealand Defence Force, I again extend my deepest sympathies.” Lieutenant General Jones said the NZ Defence Force was working to return the fallen soldiers to their families as quickly as possible and was receiving great support from Coalition partners in making this happen. He said the NZ Defence Force remained committed to ensuring a smooth and measured handover of responsibility to Afghan authorities.
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50 years of friendship celebrated by VSA ROLLESTON children are helping VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad) celebrate 50 years of international volunteering and doing their bit to help people in the wider Pacific by selling hand-woven friendship bracelets for VSA Project Friendship 2012. Project Friendship began on Monday and runs through until Sunday. Students from Clearview Primary School in Rolleston have been selling the funky, colourful bracelets for $3 to support VSA volunteers working in Melanesia, Polynesia and Timor-Leste. This school joins Project Friendship ambassador, hip hop and soul artist Ladi6 and primary, intermediate and secondary schools throughout the country taking part in the event. They are learning how New Zealand volunteers work alongside people in the wider Pacific, supporting them to build a better future for themselves and their families. Ladi6 has personal experience of the power of volunteering. As a teenager she spent a year living in Tanzania where her parents worked as VSA volunteers. It was during this time that she learned how to play the guitar and wrote her first song. VSA chief executive officer Gill Greer said the money raised from Project Friendship would help volunteers working with young people on issues such as child rights, HIV and AIDS and the environment. “Project Friendship is an opportunity for young people to think about their role in the global community and how, by working together today, they really can help build a
better tomorrow.” VSA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and to help mark the milestone, Project Friendship 2012 includes the Project Friendship Challenge where entrants have to take a photograph that demonstrates friendship through sharing skills and helping each other. “We’re really looking forward to seeing how young people choose to illustrate the concept of friendship in 2012,” Supporting the cause: Mckeely Findlay-Gray Dr Greer said. is one of the Clearview The friendship Primary Student bracelets are also Executive members and being sold by Girl she has been in charge Guides and will be of selling the VSA available at Four friendship bracelets at school this week. Square stores in the lower North Island. VSA’s Project Friendship partner, The Body Shop, sold bracelets in its stores during June. The bracelets are produced under fair trade conditions at the Nga Centre, an organisation that supports young people with disabilities in Vietnam.
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Family fun day at maze puts smiles on faces LOCAL non-profit organisation Smile Dial held its inaugural family fun day on July 29. Smile Dial was begun earlier this year to assist families who have members in hospital. The fun day, held at Tothill’s Mazes at Templeton, included a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and many other attractions. There was even an opportunity to get lost in the maze. Among the families having fun at Tothill’s Mazes were...
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Paws for a moment at Templeton Pet Clinic and discover not only wonderful veterinary care for your pet but an amazing range of foods, toys and treats. Dr Karen Morris, Templeton Pet Clinic’s owner and vet, is always available for advice about your furry friend whether it is a dog, cat, rabbit or your pet lamb. Templeton Pet Clinic has been run by Karen for 15 years in the shops opposite the Shell petrol station. Along with receptionist Karen Voice and Luella Osborne, the friendly professional team know their clients and their human owners personally and pride themselves on their individual care. All three of them even holiday with animals. Karen Morris spent three weeks enjoying the colourful birdlife and native mammals in northern Queensland while Karen Voice has been on an African safari where she saw all the amazing wildlife first hand. And Luella is heading to Tonga again this month as a volunteer vet nurse. “Many clients have given donations towards Luella’s trip which has been really appreciated,” says Karen.
Dr Karen Morris from Templeton pet Clinic with two of her dogs.
Templeton Pet Clinic has a range of natural products, anti-inflammatories and special food to help ease any symptoms of arthritis which can be aggravated by the cold. “If your pet is stiff when they get up in the mornings, it could be a sign of arthritis.” Equipment purchased in the last two years includes in-house blood analysers and a high speed dental machine. Free dental check ups with a sample toothpaste and dental chew are available at the clinic this month. “Dental checks are important, as cats and dogs get gum and tooth disease just like we do. Undetected gum disease can lead to pain and loss of teeth.” Templeton Pet Clinic is open from 8am until 6pm from Monday to Friday with a late night on Thursday and from 9.30am until 12pm on Saturdays. Phone them on 349 6325 to make an appointment or visit them at 729 Main South Road to pick up a treat for your pet on your way past.
Luella Osborne (right), Templeton pet Clinic’s vet nurse, helped rescue this turtle while a volunteer in Tonga.
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The Bitches’ Box and Mel Parsons AN unmissable night of music, theatre and comedy - live at the Pigeon Bay Hall on Wednesday, August 29, 7pm. Following the sell-out success of The Bitches’ Box and Mel Parsons’ South Island Woolshed Tour in February and March, including a soldout show in Takamatua, the girls are heading back to Banks Peninsula to perform a one-off show on August 29 at the Pigeon Bay hall. The show promises a great night of quality
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Exhibition emphasises water and movement AUGUST brings another exciting exhibition to Selwyn Gallery – Fluid, an exhibition of paintings, furniture and sculpture with a connecting theme of water and movement. All three artists exhibiting this month have an association or love of the sea and find their work influenced by it. Mike Glover is a Canterbury artist known for his bold, often stylised paintings of land, sky and water that depict real and imagined South Island landscapes. He enjoys the vibrancy and immediacy of soft pastels and mainly uses these in his work. His latest works reflect a life-long love of the braided rivers of Canterbury and the water that flows in them, and in some cases their sad signs of decline. Glover has exhibited widely in both group and solo exhibitions throughout Canterbury and is involved in many aspects of the arts, in tutoring and on committees. In 2012 he won the Selwyn District Council Art and Culture Award for his contribution to art in the Selwyn District. Lee Gutterson’s whole life has revolved around the sea and he feels a true affinity for the ocean. After developing a business in Christchurch making custom-designed furniture and commissioned pieces, he matured his talent of working with wood and metal to create oneof-a-kind pieces for clients. His sculpture pieces
on display in the gallery are semi-realistic renditions in wood and steel, some with vivid colour, while his cabinets and furniture exhibit flowing curves and simple form. While his studio is based in Wellington, much of his unique work can be viewed in galleries around Christchurch. Robyn Schroeder can always find inspiration in New Zealand’s wonderful water, sky and land. She is compelled to paint the landscape that is surrounded by sea and beaches, with rivers and lakes running through it and believes that to be a New Zealander is to be strongly connected to our sources of water. Schroeder is drawn to capture the often overlooked, small details in our surroundings by using simplicity and repetition, line and form with subtle variations in colour. Using this technique she is able to truly capture the serene atmosphere of the magnificent New Zealand landscapes she loves to paint. Schroeder has been exhibiting in galleries around New Zealand in numerous group, joint and solo shows since 1993. Selwyn Gallery will be open daily (except Mondays) from 10am to 4pm for the duration of this exhibition which runs from August 3 to August 30. An exhibition programme is available on the gallery’s website www.selwyngallery.co.nz or from the gallery.
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Schools compete in Lions club art competition RECENTLY, the Rolleston and Districts Lions Club invited six local schools to take part in an art competition designing a new club banner to replace the one that had been in use since the club was chartered in 1978. Depicting a blue gum tree with sheep grazing beside a railway line, it had become outdated. Since then, members have witnessed and been part of tremendous changes in the township, so they sought new ideas from today’s youngsters on how they perceive Rolleston now. The club thanks all those who took part and helped with the competition, which brought forth some good ideas. Burnham School pupils responded
and Rebekah Johnston and Sophie Mumm were presented with secondequal vouchers. Rolleston School’s Shakira Fukofuka, 13, was the lucky winner receiving a $100 Warehouse voucher for her effort. The School’s Parent Teacher Association benefitted too, with a $100 cheque for their co-operation. Presenting these prizes at Rolleston School assembly, club secretary Bill Pickering said how proud members were of Rolleston’s development as a town and they looked back with immense satisfaction on the numerous Sweet reward: Shakira Fukofuka, projects, groups and individuals the 13, received her prize from Rolleston club has assisted with over the past 34 and Districts Lions Club secretary Bill years. Pickering. Receiving excellent support for their fundraisers over the years, the club expects fulfilling the Lions’ motto of “We Serve” will become more Fully equipped processing factory on-site. challenging in the One of the cheapest processors in Canterbury. future, in a rapidly growing town with continuing needs to address. Rolleston Lions always welcome suggestions, fresh ideas Curried Sausage Casserole Bacon Hocks and new members. Contact John on 3478263, Bill on 325-957, 2kg Corned or Christine on 347Pickled Pork Bacon Ends Silverside 4767.
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‘Girl’s Own’ Annuals This exhibition is inspired by and is also a tribute to ‘Girl’s Own’ Annuals. It features work by five frighteningly fabulous,tremendously talented women; none of whom should be, or need to be rescued. The five artists are: Susan Braithwaite Living in Little River, Susan’s artwork is a combination of jewellery and 3D sculpture, using new and vintage tins, in a unique patchwork art form. For this exhibition Susan has experimented with new sculptural shapes that fit with the Girl’s Own theme.
Tiffany Thornley “I loved the books when I was young, even though the girls were English and went to boarding schools. They were free of adults and parents, had fun and adventures and rescued people. I am sure that is when I learnt ‘Girls can do anything’”, says Christchurch painter and print maker Tiffany of her memories of the Girls Own annuals. Barb Warren Ohoka painter Barb again brings her dark and provocative narrative to Little River. Providing a different take on “girl’s own”, her paintings reflect girls as they once were and girls just as they are today.
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YOU may have seen some keas, cubs or scouts out and about collecting old mobile phones recently. You may have seen some wood-smokey cubs eating damper at camp. You may have been asked to buy some Good fun: The Scouts on a water adventure. Scout NZ chocolate. You may have heard tales of the all trained and commit between special breakfast meeting the keas two to three hours a week to help prepare and deliver the national had last week. There is always a lot happening programmes that Scouts NZ in the Ellesmere Scouts sections. prepare for us. Scouts’ youth programmes You can join us at the Baden Powell Centre at Leeston Park. are designed to educate youth and develop their emotional and Scout Sections are: • Keas school years 1 to 3 (ages community skills as they try new 6 to 8), meeting on Tuesdays from experiences. We teach individuals that they can succeed if they have 4.30pm to 5.30pm; • Cubs school years 3 to 6 (ages 8 a go at anything. If you enjoy to 10), also on Tuesdays from 6pm outdoor activities like orienteering and camping, making things and to 7.30pm; • Scouts school years 6 to 10 (ages helping children recognise their 10 to 14), meeting on Wednesday own potential, then we need you. We need adult helpers who assist 7pm to 9pm; • Venturers school years 10 to the leaders each week (in addition 13 (ages 14 to 18), meeting on to parent help) and helpers who can assist at times when we need extra Wednesday 7pm to 9pm. Adult helpers and leaders are hands. Now is a great time to get always needed in the different involved and be part of our great sections. Our voluntary leaders are camps and outdoor programmes.
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We have it covered Are you sick of your makeup not lasting the whole day? Here are some tips to help you look flawless!
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Judgment day How often do you judge yourself? How often do you criticise yourself? How often do you think, “I should have done this or that”? If you inquire deeply, what do you think about this pattern of yours? Is there some notion that you ought to judge yourself, to justify not being good enough and needing to be better? If it were possible to set aside the
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Daphne I
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IT was a pivotal game for Greenpark A in the premier competition of the Selwyn Netball competition at Lincoln on Saturday – one it couldn’t afford to lose. Down on points and knowing it needed to secure a top-four place to qualify for semi-finals in two weeks’ time, it was a big ask for the team who were up against top-placed Lincoln A. However, Mother Nature might have just dealt the Greenpark girls a favourable hand with the rain somewhat stymieing the normally speedy, lofty Tight defence: Greenpark A goal attack Zaylie Sullivan tries to get the ball past Lincoln A goal defence Anna Odell during and exuberant Lincoln team. For the first time this season, the premier game at the Selwyn Netball Centre at Lincoln on Greenpark put together a calculated Saturday. Greenpark rained on Lincoln’s parade. game plan and executed it with precision and ease – able to capitalise on Ellesmere Rugby Sub Union Lincoln’s less controlled play and less successful results for Saturday, August 4 shooting rate. An injured Claire Tait returned to the court Division I ‘Coleman Shield’ and ‘Victor Craw in the last quarter for Lincoln to try and take Cup’ semi-finals: Lincoln 20, West Melton 6; control but it was all a bit too little too late Southbridge 36, Darfield 25. Play-off games: and the team was unable to get in front, with Burnham 25, Dunsandel/Irwell 15; Waihora 21, Greenpark taking the win 43 to 41. Prebbleton 17. With just two weeks to go and some of the Division II ‘Jack Masefield Shield’ and top four teams still to play each other, there is still a long-shot opportunity for the middle-of- ‘Stuart Tolerton Memorial Cup’ semi-finals: the-table teams to come through and upset by Banks Peninsula 11, West Melton 0; Kirwee 11, pushing a top contender out of the running for a Lincoln 6. Play-off games: Darfield 27, Hornby 7; Prebbleton win, Diamond Harbour, default; semi-final space. This weekend’s game to watch out for will be Bye Springston. Greenpark A again taking on Broadfield A in Division III ‘Senior Reserve Shield’ and ‘Bert another top-of-the-table clash. Vickery Memorial Cup’ semi-finals: Dunsandel/
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There are 166 properties that remain white zoned, with an announcement due August 17. Unfortunately, we are unable to work on any white zone claims until the land zone is confirmed.
We have assessed all of our customers’ properties in Southshore, and are currently finalising offers of settlement to these customers. We are aware that for other red zone customers the decision deadline is looming. We are working hard to action reviews and queries, and make sure customers have all the information they need to make a decision in the timeframe available.
NEXT STEPS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS WITH NONEQC REPAIRS (DRIVEWAYS, PATHS ETC)
We are completing non-EQC repairs in TC1, TC2 and rural or non-zoned parts of Canterbury. If you have earthquake-damaged driveways, paths, fences etc covered by your policy with us, let us know when Fletcher EQR finishes repair work at your property. That way we can discuss with you the next steps in getting your non-EQC repairs started.
DEED OF ASSIGNMENT
Looking to buy or sell an earthquake damaged home? There are some important things you need to know about the insurance claim on the property. If you are buying an earthquake damaged home: • Clarify with the current owner what their insurer’s position is in terms of how they will settle the outstanding claim. • IAG’s position is that the owner can only assign the debt due under their policy but not the policy itself. • IAG will work with you as the purchaser to repair the insured damage but will not completely rebuild the building(s) or other insured property (outbuildings etc), if they turn out to be uneconomic to repair. • If the property is uneconomic to repair IAG will pay the indemnity value*, to the purchaser.
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You need to be aware that if you purchase an earthquake damaged property you will not be due any policy benefits such as alternative accommodation or loss of rent if you need to vacate the house for repairs to take place. * The indemnity settlement is defined as the fair value of the loss based on the present value of the home. If you are selling an earthquake damaged home: • Check with your insurers and lawyers before entering into agreements so that you are clear on what you can transfer or have transferred to you. • You should understand if your property is repairable or uneconomic to repair before making any decisions. To discuss how the deed of assignment relates to your claim please contact your Claims Case Manager on the numbers on right.
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Colts: ‘ERSU Junior Shield’ and Leeston RFC Cup’ semi-finals: Rolleston 8, Banks Peninsula 5; Waihora 26, Southbridge 13; Bye Lincoln. Section B: West Melton 7, Springston 10; Prebbleton 12, Darfield 13.
NEXT STEPS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS WHO REMAIN IN THE RESIDENTIAL WHITE ZONE
OUR REBUILD AND REPAIR PROGRAMME
We’re delighted to report that our rebuild and repair programme is continuing to ramp up as per the numbers shown in the table below. As at the end of July we have completed over 1,500 non-EQC repairs (driveways, paths etc), with a further 1,750
Irwell Comb 20, Hornby 8; Waihora 27, Selwyn 6. Play-off games: Southbridge win, Kirwee defaulted.
Port Hills The recent decision to rezone part of the Port Hills red gives us certainty to complete assessments of our customers’ homes. As the programme is worked through and our assessment teams move into the area, they will contact customers to arrange a time to visit and assess their property. Once the assessment is complete, we will provide customers with a detailed outline of the costs to repair or rebuild their home, along with information on settlement options available. This is usually available approximately four to six weeks following the completion of the assessment. Property owners can check the CERA website to see if their property has been rezoned red: www. cera.govt.nz/my-property.
NEXT STEPS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS IN THE RESIDENTIAL GREEN ZONE
TC1, TC2, Hills and Rural With a greater understanding of the land issues in these areas, we are now making good progress on the rebuild and repair of houses. We are progressing work with a focus on the worst affected customers first. TC3 If your property has foundation damage, your house cannot be repaired or rebuilt before all necessary geotechnical testing for your property is completed. We are working with EQC who are leading the geotechnical drilling programme, purchasing data from them to help our customers keep moving forward. You can view details, including the order of drilling, on the EQC website: http://canterbury. eqc. govt.nz/news/where-we-are-working/2012/04/ tc3-drilling-plan.
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These assessments will provide information about the land for foundation design only as part of a building claim. It’s estimated there are around 20,000 houses in TC3 areas that do not have foundation damage, but before we can start work on these properties, we need to know whether they have any land damage. If you have land damage, depending on the severity, we may not be able to begin repair or rebuild work until the land has been repaired. We are working with EQC to ascertain this information. Newly rezoned Green Zone Residents With part of the white zone also recently rezoned green, we can now move to give you more certainty around the rebuild/repair process. As we understand more about the land in your area we will be in contact to discuss next steps.
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