March 29 2017
Made in Selwyn
Your Local Dealership
Further AvonGo City Ford
Cnr Main South Rd & Epsom Rd Sockburn | Christchurch P 03 348 4129 or 0800 655 551 Rangiora Service Centre | 78 Ivory Street P 03 313 7059 | avoncityford.co.nz
12,399 copies distributed weekly to Rolleston, West Melton, Darfield and districts
Rolly runner rolls on by Kent Caddick
P3
Students help with earthquake restoration Selwyn students have been giving their time to help restore the ecology …
P5
Toes tapping in Lincoln Lincoln residents were out in force recently to enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing.…
P8
A hardy breed
Shirley Jenkins is the secretary and herd registrar of the Welsh Black Cattle Society of New Zealand …
An outstanding summer for Rolleston sprinter Maia Broughton has peaked with the 15-year-old picking up five gold medals at the recent National Track and Field Championships. Competing for Canterbury in the U18 division at the nationals in Hamilton, Broughton captured the triple crown of sprinting, winning the 100m, 200m and 400m titles despite being the youngest athlete in the field. In doing so the Lincoln High School student, who turned 15 in February, broke her own U16 record in the 200m, a record she had set just a couple of weeks previously at the Canterbury Championships in Timaru. In addition to her individual success Broughton helped the Canterbury relay teams to gold in the 4x100m and 4x400m events. Broughton admitted she didn’t expect to do so well at the nationals. “It was a bit of a surprise really but the other athletes who were really good helped to push me,” she said. “It has been my best season yet and a lot of that is the result of the work my coach Bev has done with me.” Broughton, who is coached by former New Zealand representative sprinter Bev Peterson, said the conditions in Hamilton were perfect for the event with plenty of sunshine and little wind. The season is not quite over for the talented teen as she will be pulling on her Lincoln High School colours to compete at the South Island Secondary School Championships in Dunedin this weekend. “Then I’ll get a break for a few months, then back into training for next season,” Broughton said.
Rolleston’s Maia Broughton, seen here competing at the South Island Junior Championships in Dunedin earlier this year, has returned with five gold medals from the recent National Track and Field Championships. Photo by John Caswell, caswellimages.com
al de g in rm fa er w po A ab gr e m ti t ou g in ed fe
we’ll pay the
we’ll pay the
interest
BUCKTON 16CBM SILAGE WAGON • With weigh scales PAY $19,000 ON DELIVERY
THEN $19,000 IN 6 MONTHS
interest
BUCKTON 3PL BALE FEEDER • Self loading forks
THEN $19,000 IN 12 MONTHS
PAY $2500 ON DELIVERY
THEN $2500 IN 6 MONTHS
THEN $2500 IN 12 MONTHS
AITCHISON BIG EASY
• Fully galvanised trailed bale feeder • Will carry two bales PAY $5000 ON DELIVERY
THEN $5000 IN 6 MONTHS
Prices quoted do not include GST. Finance to approved purchases only. Terms and Conditions apply
Geoff McCabe 021 220 9544
Joel Parris 027 435 0884
Jimmy Leigh 027 405 6941
Canterbury
we’ll pay the
interest
THEN $5000 IN 12 MONTHS
2
MARCH 29 - 2017
THE RECORD
NEWS briefs
The Record is published with pride by NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd. a 100% NZ owned company. Editorial: 03 347 1562 Editor: Kent Caddick 027 524 7811 Email: kentc@therecord.co.nz
Lincoln shooter makes national team
Advertising: 03 347 1564 Sales Manager: John Pickworth 027 525 8189 Email: johnp@nsmm.co.nz Production: NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd Opinions expressed in this publication, by advertisers or contributors, are not necessarily those of NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd.
The Record distribution details
MEMBER OF:
Print run 12,399. Distributed on Wednesday to every residential and rural home throughout Darfield, West Melton, Rolleston and surrounding areas.
NEWLY REFURBISHED CHAPEL OPENING SOON ACADEMY FUNERAL SERVICES STILL OPERATING AND AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH 24 HOUR ASSISTANCE
65 Main South Road , Upper Riccarton Christchurch , Tel: 03 343 0919 info@academyfunerals.co.nz
www.academyfunerals.co.nz
Trap shooter and Lincoln University Sports Scholar Kristy Havill has won her first national titles and qualified for the national side at the recent New Zealand Championships in Hamilton. Kristy won the Ladies titles in the Triples and Points Score events, but that was not her only success in the event. The South Island Ladies team she was in beat the North Island Ladies team in the annual match between them. She was also equal top qualifier for the New Zealand Ladies team. “It was a goal of mine before I went away to win one national title, but to win two was a bonus,” she said. “Another goal of mine, as it is every year, was to make a New Zealand team, whether it be Ladies, Juniors or the Open Sports Scholar Kristy Havill with her trophy haul from the recent trap-shooting nationals team — so it was a big week all round.” In the months ahead she will be Kristy said the support she receives competing in provincial and district from the Lincoln University Sports events to gain qualifying scores for Scholarship programme is a crucial the World Championships in Australia element in her achievements. in 2018.
Temporary closure for fuel stop Allied Petroleum’s fuel stop in Sheffield is to close temporarily for at least two months to allow a revamp of its facilities.
Land Development -
Stump Removal Forest Roading Root Raking Farm Development Land Clearing Hedge Removal
Quarries -
Aggregate Supplies Hard Fill Dumping Rock Breaking Concrete Crushing Soil Screening Sheffield’s fuel stop is to shut down for over two months for renovations
Civil -
Ground Remediation Trenching and Irrigation Land Remediation Effulent Ponds Roading and Dairy Lanes Special Waste Cartage
Ph: 03 348 8567 www.frews.co.nz
Cell: 027 42 42 455 brendan@frews.co.nz
Brett Haldane, petroleum division marketing manager for Allied Petroleum, said in order to accommodate the significant construction works involved, a forecourt closure is required. “The building project is expected to run for around 10 weeks, and we look forward to welcoming customers back onto the forecourt around mid-June,” Mr Haldane said. “The upgrade will involve demolishing the existing building on site so as to increase the size of the forecourt area
while ensuring improved vehicle access in and out. “New equipment is being installed and, alongside petrol and diesel, a new product ‘Alliedblue’, an exhaust fluid needed for an increasing number of modern diesel vehicles, is being introduced.” He said the site will temporarily cease trading from Monday April 3. “During the closure petrol and diesel is available from Allied’s Darfield fuel stop, which operates 24/7, and accepts credit card and eftpos payment.”
THE RECORD MARCH 29 - 2017
Students help with Field days earthquake restoration bigger than ever by Kent Caddick
Selwyn students have been giving their time to help restore the ecology along the banks of Christchurch’s Avon River damaged in the earthquakes.
3
Heading into their second event at their new home in Kirwee this week, the South Island Agricultural Field Days is thriving and growing.
Up to 30,000 people are expected through the gates over the three days of the South Island Agricultural Field days in Kirwee
Lincoln landscape architecture students, from left: Olivia Xia, Sean Eustace and James Sheard hard at work at the Anzac Drive Reserve
Around 120 Lincoln University landscape architecture students and staff members recently spent a day at the Anzac Drive Reserve Mahinga Kai in East Christchurch to help with maintenance work on the restoration project. The group spent the day handweeding new areas of planting, loading wheelbarrows with mulch, spreading mulch around plants, and stabilising wind protection around the new season’s plantings. Associate Professor Mike Barthelmeh, of Lincoln’s School of Landscape Architecture (SOLA), said the school holds an annual March Vertical Studio session for all students and this year they decided they wanted to do something to help a local community
to achieve its goals. “We were lucky enough to have perfect weather for the day,” he said. “We had such a large group attending, we felt as though we were able to make a real difference. Everyone worked very hard.” Associate Professor Barthelmeh says the SOLA team places a high value on community engagement. “Where possible, we like to get involved with community-based projects that use our expertise.” Recent work includes design proposals for West Melton Primary School, Lincoln High School, the Children’s Sensory Garden for Christchurch Botanic Gardens and a new playground for the Lincoln University Childcare Centre.
SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAY KIRWEE • 29 - 31 MARCH 2017 Courtenay Road, Kirwee. 25 minutes from Christchurch. Showcasing the latest Ag-technology, equipment, machinery and lifestyle opportunities. $15 per person, Under 15s are free.
N.J. LUCAS PAINTING Professional Painting Contractor
Interior & Exterior painting in the Malvern District. CALL NJ LUCAS PAINTING
P: 03 318 7131 M: 027 432 2193 E: nevillelucas@xtra.co.nz
Annual pump service overdue? Call us
Office and Showhome
2 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, Chch Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (03) 341 3000 or 029 201 2453
www.homesbyparklane.co.nz
“While we will not occupy the entire 80ha at the 2017 Field Days, we will have more exhibitors and a bigger demonstration space than last time.” Daniel Schat said the SIAFD is a true community event. “A group of dedicated volunteers organise and run the field days, and community groups provide many of the services like parking, catering and cleanup, that make them function smoothly.”
Well Drilling
r s fo merice o H P outdard d n Staa Stan
You must visit us before you build for a competitive price
The SIAFD features side-by-side demonstrations, with up to 100 tractors, headers, mowers, seed drills and other machines being put through their paces each day. The SIAFD has been running every second year since 1951 and attracts between 20,000 and 25,000 visitors during the course of three days. In 2015 SIAFD held its first field days at the site it purchased off Courtenay Road, Kirwee. “When we moved to Kirwee we purchased 40ha, which allowed us to accommodate up to 450 exhibitors. Now we have purchased an additional 40ha of land adjacent to our site,” SIAFD committee member Daniel Schat said.
New Showhome – Now Open 6 Craig Thompson Drive Flemington, Lincoln Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 4pm
We specialise in: • Domestic and commercial well installation • Well development and servicing • Downhole camera inspections • Pump installation and removal Providers of complete water supply packages -ISO9001 Quality assurance -NZDF Contact: 03 384 1255 Texco Drilling Ltd, 45 Francella Street Bromley Christchurch, 8062 dig@texco.co.nz • www.texco.co.nz
4
MARCH 29 - 2017
THE RECORD
Opportunities for youth in agriculture
Gold award
by Amy Adams, Selwyn MP
Agriculture is a vital industry in Selwyn so it is important we raise awareness amongst our young people of the variety of interesting and challenging careers available for them in this sector. If we are to continue to have a strong agricultural industry in the coming decades, we will need skilled and enthusiastic people to take the sector into the future. For this reason, I am delighted that TeenAg, an agricultural youth programme run by New Zealand Young Farmers, will receive $146,000 of support under a new partnership. TeenAg consists of two core elements. TeenAg clubs provide the opportunity to learn about agriculture, and develop leadership and broader life skills. TeenAg competitions challenge competitors outside of their comfort zones to build character and leadership capabilities. The Government is contributing $50,000 towards the programme alongside $96,000 cash and in-kind support from partners including Red Meat Profit Partnership, DairyNZ,
Di Woodward
Marriage Celebrant 2320 Wards Road RD1, Darfield Phone: 03 318 8039 Mobile: 027 698 9816 Email: dwoodward@pggwrightson.co.nz
Lincoln University and Northfuels/ Southfuels. The funding will enable around 500 more young people across New Zealand to participate in the programme. This is a great opportunity to encourage young people to engage in youth development programmes, especially in such a pivotal sector as agriculture. This is not only an excellent way to get young people involved in our local communities, but it also creates the potential for economic growth in the future. The Government is co-investing with business, philanthropic, iwi and other partners to continue to grow youth development opportunities. We are committed to providing programmes that give young people a great range of skills and experience to put them on the path to success. I believe today’s young people will be better equipped to join the workforce with a strong knowledge base and a can-do attitude. This in turn will help build a more competitive and productive economy, which will enable New Zealanders to flourish.
Avoid Drink Driving BE THE SOBER D FOR A NIGHT
West Melton gardening students, the Eco Warriors, have done it again, taking out gold in the Oderings School Garden Competition, run by the Christchurch Horticultural Society, for the second year in a row. The theme for this year’s entry was Once Upon a Time and involved students from junior and senior classes. The school’s promotion officer Rita Spadoni said the theme of Once Upon a Time refers to the wonderment of fairy tales, myths, including New Zealand’s own legends, and a glimpse into worlds that are far away from the present. “The school was very excited to receive a gold award. An amazing effort from everyone, especially Jed Mc, Ryder A, Rosie B, Oliver S, Will C, Camryn E, Elissa C, Sophia V and Sophie H.”
Canterbury Farming Option1 128mm x 100mm
MCMILLAN
FULLY FUNDED FLU VACCINE and cost effective options for people who do not qualify for funding.
Drilling GROUP
LOCAL AND CONVENIENT At Unichem Rolleston Central Pharmacy, 9 Masefield Drive.
irrigation wells potable water supplies ground source heating geotechnical assessment
ACCESSIBLE 7 DAYS with free parking. Call/text ahead to ensure a vaccinator is on duty.
347 2498 or 022 366 9778
OAKLEY BROWN P H A R M A C Y G R O U P
16HMDG1610049-OPTION1
Rhodo-rama! They are big, bushy and some are wonky. First in, best shrub! Rhododendron Seconds
$25
EITHER WAY IT’S 20K
www.drilling.co.nz
Ph 03 324 2571, 120 High St, Southbridge, Canterbury
16HMDG1610049-OPTION1
MIND YOUR SPEED AROUND SCHOOL BUSES
16hands Ltd, Phone +64 3 324 4131, 294 Tramway Rd, RD2 Leeston 7682, Canterbury, New Zealand su@16hands.co.nz
THE RECORD MARCH 29 - 2017
Toes tapping in Lincoln Photos by Sara-Jane Ludeman
Lincoln residents were out in force recently to enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing. The Lincoln Music on the Green event was part of Selwyn District Council’s Summer in Selwyn programme. A wide variety of local musicians entertained the crowd, which was one of the biggest for the free musical events that have been held across the district
throughout the summer. The Lincoln event, which was held on the green space behind the library, was one of the last Music on the Green events for the summer, with the last to be held in Leeston in Anderson Square on Sunday, April 9 starting at 2.30pm.
Shanae Wilson from Lincoln gets her face painted
Lincoln locals, from left, Kaiya Brown, Skyler Barrett, Aleigha Wilson and Grace Curran, ready to party at the Music on the Green event in their home town
West Melton COUNTRY
FETE 11am - 4pm
WEST MELTON
MARKET
AT ST. PAULS
Sunday 2 April 2017 GOLD COIN ENTRY
WEST MELTON SCHOOL 743 Weedons Ross Rd
Over 70 stalls, 20+ Food stalls. All day Entertainment on our Stage & plenty of activities for the kids
www.westmeltonfete.co.nz
Enjoying a relaxing afternoon at the Lincoln Music on the Green event were, from left: Norma Nicoll (Halswell), Maureen Coates (Lincoln), Pam Derrett (St Martins) and birthday girl Jeanene Macpherson from Tai Tapu
WEEKLY MARKET HELD EVERY SATURDAY WET OR FINE FROM 9AM – 12PM
• Application rates as low as 250kg/ha • Easy spreading, rapid response • Improve soil pH and nutrient uptake • Add Mg, S, P & trace elements • All-in-one lime & DAP/Urea application • Minimise costs, maximise pasture utilisation
For information on available stalls and relevant costs please contact: Sue Benzie 021 733 080 susebenzie@gmail.com
PELLETISED LIME Fine-lime made easy WWW.OPTIMISE.NET.NZ | 0508 678 464
See the best of New Zealand by train
Book now at kiwirailscenic.co.nz
5
6
MARCH 29 - 2017
THE RECORD
Enthusiasm shines through at show by Kent Caddick
Overcast and drizzly weather did little to dampen the enthusiasm of those taking part in this year’s Malvern A&P Show on the weekend. This year was the 118th running of the annual show held at the Sheffield Domain on Saturday. Malvern A&P Show President Jane Jenkins said while the weather may have deterred some from coming along those who turned up to take part thoroughly enjoyed themselves. “It was a great occasion and everyone rallied together to make it a wonderful day,” she said. “It was pleasing to see all the young ones competing with such enthusiasm and excitement, especially in the horse section.
“There was another top turnout in the cattle section across all breeds.” Ms Jenkins there was a lot going on over the weekend and with the South Island Agricultural Field days in Kirwee this week the number of exhibitors were also affected. “But look we have been running the show for almost 120 years and we will keep going as it is such a big part of our rural life,” she said. “The committee did a fabulous job and they really punched above their weight with no real dramas on the day.”
Competitors in the horse and carriage look to impress the judges
Llamas and alpaca strut their stuff
There was plenty to keep the young ones entertained
Efficient, efective and environmentally friendly on-site sewage ONSET NTP certified We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all your servicing requirements
0800 48 48 49 | www.oasisclearwater.co.nz
THE RECORD MARCH 29 - 2017
Sometimes you just have to take a break from competing
A competitor in the show jumping clears another hurdle
Spinners demonstrated their skills
Judging time in the cattle section
ITALIAN LAKES & CINQUE TERRE + Opera & cooking This unique itinerary is designed for 14 discerning travellers
LIM
ITE
DS
PAC E
We invite you to meet us in Italy on Saturday June 17th, when we will introduce you to our dear friend Marco and together visit some of the villages on the Cinque Terre – Marco’s home! His knowledge of the flora and fauna and the history of this unique terraced terrain, including the Portofino peninsula, is fascinating! Franco will serve us lunch at his quaint fish restaurant specialising in local cuisine, is lobster on the menu today? He will serve wine from the surrounding hills... all included in the cost of the itinerary of course! At a leisurely pace we return to our hotel, of 4 nights, with a beautiful garden sloping down to the Mediterranean Sea, for a swim and a ‘siesta’ as the Italians do!!! The scenery is breathtaking! Then 3 nights on Lake d’Orta; 3 nights at a tiny lakeside town on Lake Como; 2 nights in a beautiful villa overlooking Lake Garda.
ITALIAN OPERA. You may wish to continue with us to Verona for 4 nights including the best seats for the operas Nabucco, Aida and Rigoletto, plus a fun day cooking with locals on a beautiful country estate. Susan Williamson and John Percy (Italian Citizen) formed Etruscan Pleasures (Italia) Ltd 26 years ago. Etruscan Pleasures journeys to Italy including LIMITED SPACE on Sicily, the Italian Lakes & Cinque Terre; Italian Opera and Corsica & Sardinia. Our Itineraries are designed for 10 to 14 travellers.
Our regular clients choose to travel with us because “quality is better than quantity”!! They thank us for immersing them in the real culture that the average traveller would never see. The age group of our ‘discerning’ travellers is generally 40’s to mid 70’s, professional and like minded people – all wanting to experience something new, have fun, relax and travel hassle–free and at a gentle pace!
Please contact for complete itinerary: Directors: Susan Williamson and John Percy Tel 0800 387 872 Freephone • Fax: (09) 372 6699 P.O. Box 556, Waiheke Island, Auckland Email susan@etruscan.co.nz • www.travelitalyinstyle.com
7
8
THE RECORD
MARCH 29 - 2017
Lifestyle blocks
A HARDY BREED Shirley Jenkins is the secretary and herd registrar of the Welsh Black Cattle Society of New Zealand and she and husband Bruce moved into Welsh Black cattle in 1980 as an alternative type of stock for their 600 acres of rolling land, now reduced to 200 acres.
OR
GA
N
SS
1957
YEARS
Q
NE
I NG 6 0 Y E A
SINCE
O F T OP
CE L E
AT
Shirley Jenkins is the secretary and herd registrar of the Welsh Black Cattle Society of New Zealand
RS
Come see us at the Kirwee Field Days!
BR
Shirley. “The Welsh Black have a good reputation for being hardy and providing high quality meat and milk. Bruce and I started using the bulls to tidy up after AI for our dairy herd. They seem to be getting more popular and we sell the bulls to dairy farmers. “They are average sized cattle, about the same as a short horn — not great big huge things, but definitely not miniatures. They used to be dual
I
“W
e farmed the family property that Bruce grew up on for some 40 years. It was originally Bruce’s grandfather’s property. “We started with a Friesian dairy herd and went back into Jerseys. We then wanted beef cattle to go with the sheep running on the steeper 400 acres as well, and thought we would try a different breed of cattle to go with them,” said
BUS
NM
L I TY
AN
UA
BY
SCORCH COMMUNICATIONS
GET CONNECTED WITH
The best townies for rural surveys.
Scorch Broadband
Farm Subdivisions Boundary Adjustments Lifestyle Blocks Free sizzler off the BBQ Prizes and giveaways Cold drinks on ice
Site 22
Terrestrial Wireless
ADSL
Subdivisions and Boundary Adjustments Civil Engineering Drawings Resource Consents for District and Regional Councils
RBI
Fibre
VoIP
0800 726 724 www.scorch.co.nz
Providing land development advice and consulting to the Canterbury region p. 03 324 8206 e. info@blg.nz Level 1, 40 Welles Street, Christchurch www.blg.nz
Do you want to save time, money and water? Call us today for a free quote!
• Quality Irrigation Sytems • Design, Installation & Servicing • Residential & Lifestyle Blocks • Commercial & Horticulture
03 347 4083
info@freemanirrigation.co.nz • www.freemanirrigation.co.nz
D
THE RECORD MARCH 29 - 2017
9
Lifestyle blocks purpose but with the increase of performance of traditional dairy breeds, they are now essentially a beef animal.” Shirley says they grow well and the stock handle all weather and are versatile for grazing hard country and land with rough feed, and they are a good size for lifestyle block owners. The meat has good flavour with nice marbling. “The cattle are bred all around the country and there is a polled strain as well as the horned ones. They are a good breed for anything really.” Last year the Welsh Black Cattle World Congress was held in New Zealand with 46 people visiting from across the world, including, Germany, Australia, United Kingdom, Luxembourg and Wales. “They are still popular in Wales and have been cross bred with an exotic cow but the farmers there are going back to the original now. A Canadian visitor said they are great for the snow conditions where they live,” said Shirley. “They are good for cold climates because of their thick winter coat. “They need a shelter to hide from the wind but they don’t necessarily need housing in tough snow conditions as they hold their own heat longer than other breeds. “They have very thick hides and like all animals they do need shade in the summer.” In summer and in hot climates this coat is replaced with a smooth, glossy coat. “Welsh Blacks are a true hill country breed of cattle and are generally easy calving,” said Shirley. “Their history of being raised in harsh, outdoor environments and their ability to convert rough feed into weight gain and having a willingness to forage makes them an ideal animal for any property.” The calves are known to be vigorous and hardy and do not present feeding problems in dairy operations. The cows have a long, even lactation
Andy Thompson Developers Ltd Rural Builders
• Sheds • Outbuildings • Stables • House Building • Kitset Construction • Dairy Phone: 027 434 4401
email: crt1@windowslive.com
up to 300 days and they have a long productive life of 15–20 years. “This hardy breed has much to offer modern farming systems with its ease of production and award winning succulent meat. For more than 100 years the Welsh Black Cattle Society has nurtured, promoted and sought to improve the breed — a job which is continuing.” Margaret and Edwin Foord have 40 head of cattle and say they like them because of their temperament. “I was first introduced to the breed through some bulls my dad had. They were older Welsh Black and they were very calm and mellow to be around,” said Margaret. “Our children mistook them for stumps in the bush and it was then that I got really interested in the cows. My husband and I foot farm so we have a lot to do with the cattle and interact with them. “The more we walk and talk to them the more they trust us.” Margaret says cattle they have brought in that had never been handled are now people friendly and as the years go on their progeny have become more trusting. “We sometimes have open days with 50 people visiting and our cattle handle it. They grow well on moderate or rough tucker. At present we are clearing off the neighbour’s property getting rid of the rank tough stuff including gorse and turning it back into pasture. “They are wonderful cattle. They grow well and we don’t lose as many stock because they are so hardy. We highly recommend these cattle for all types of farms, they suit hill as well as low country.”
Margarets daughter Jocelyn and baby Liam interact with Patience the heifer
NEED A BUILDER? CALL BREWSTER BUILDING NOW! We do it once & do it right On time everytime Stress free - we manage everything Locally owned family business Experienced & professional expertise
Pasture | Crops | Lucerne Liquid Fertiliser | Gorse | Broom
FOR ALL YOUR SPRAYING NEEDS
• Excavation work • House Foundations • • Site clearing and levelling • • Driveways and soak-holes • • Tree stump removal • •Water race cleaning • Burial of livestock • Mobile: Jay 027-289-4027 AH 03-3474-775 Email: j4j@clear.net.nz
SITESAFE
brewster building limited
P: 021 842 242 E: info@brewsterbuilding.co.nz www.brewsterbuilding.co.nz
CONTRACTING LTD 53 Park Road, Motukarara, RD 2, Christchurch 7672
Ph 329 7165 Cell 0276 161761 Email: jasekirst@paradise.co.nz
• Driveways • Trenching • Section Clearing • Demolition • Treestump Removal • Truck and Digger Hire
100
• Section/Lifestyle Block Development
IT’S NOT A TARGET www.canterbury contracting.co.nz
AERCORE SERVICES 2 0 1 2
124 Brookside Road, Rolleston
TM
AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING Lifestyle Blocks & Small Farms
Jay’s Earthworks
L I M I T E D
Ray Grigg | 027 439 5165 or 03 318 1033
Call us today (03) 359 4605
aercore.services@xtra.co.nz
• All residential, light commercial drainage • Septic Tank systems • Alterations • Excavations • Canterbury Wide • Free quotes Now in newly built premises & yard in Izone, Rolleston
M: 027 437 2468 E: office@dynamicdrainage.co.nz W: www.dynamicdrainage.co.nz PO Box 86024, Rolleston West, Rolleston 7658
Call us for stylish, decorative cutting, core drilling, demolition and concrete grinding in the South Island. We will provide a unique finish for you. The team at Affordable Concrete Cutting With Quality sees concrete cutting as an art. We pay complete attention to detail on every project, whatever size it may be so that we can ensure the perfect finish.
• Brick and block walls • Driveways • Car parks and carports • Doorways • Windows
Harewood, Christchurch 8051 | Ph: 027 442 219 E-mail: affordableconcretecutting@xtra.co.nz
www.affordableconcretecutting.co.nz
10
MARCH 29 - 2017
THE RECORD
Need a Shed? If you want value for your money... STOP right here!
Timber Pole Sheds | Steel Frame Sheds Farm Buildings | Commercial Buildings Industrial Buildings | Lifestyle Sheds
Please ask if you would like a site visit from your local agent.
0800 86 20 10 We’ve got New Zealand covered!
THE RECORD MARCH 29 - 2017
11
Business
Fast ways to get new business
SELWYNGALLERY
During busy times and times when finances are stretched marketing can be something that gets pushed to the side. The following ideas can be easily slotted into your everyday functions. So set aside a small portion of time and money and follow these tips to get fresh business. Feed your relationships Capture the details of every single person that comes into contact with your business. Use the details to get in touch. Once you’re in touch, stay in touch. Think of ways you can ignite your relationships with these people. You can phone them, email, send a letter, some marketing collateral, testimonials, a newsletter or card or just invite them for a coffee. Bottom line — make putting time into your relationships a continuous thing and don’t let potential sales get away. Get online Ninety three percent of Kiwis look for information about products and services online yet only 30% of New Zealand firms have a website. So if you’re not online, you need to be. If you don’t have a website fill the gap with a business Facebook page until you get one or contact us at the Selwyn District Business Hub. Our
website strategic partner can build a simple starter business website for minimal cost. With a business presence online your business is open 24/7. It also adds credibility to your company as people doubt the security and reliability of a business that doesn’t have a website. Review your prices Let’s face it, the cost of everything has gone up, but what about your prices? If your prices are still the same today as they were two to three years ago then you should increase them. But it’s a competitive market place I hear you say. Even small incremental increases in prices can make a real difference to your bottom line. So try it and see. Referrals — the easy way to sales It’s always easier to sell to someone who has been referred to your business. This is because you have been recommended by someone whose opinion they trust. Straight away your business has instant credibility. Imagine if every person you did business with gave you just one referral. How much of a difference would that make to your bottom line? A simple way to ask for referrals is to
darfield
Present
‘Regeneration’
send a handwritten thank you card to customers with a simple message like: Hi Bob, Thanks so much for your business. I really appreciate it. Kind regards John Smith PS: If you know anyone who might enjoy our service, I’d love to be of help. Please give them one of my cards enclosed with this card. You might not get that referral immediately but if you’re feeding your relationships (refer to marketing tip number one), then the referrals will come.
31st March – 27th April 2017
An Exhibition of Wood sculptures and Photography Istvan Denes and Mike Clarke 17 South Terrace, Darfield Open: 10am–4pm, Tues–Sun 03 318 8702 www.selwyngallery.co.nz
New Zealand Red Cross
Selwyn Course Dates 2017
Venue: Lincoln Community & Care Association, 16 Lyttleton St, Lincoln Comprehensive First Aid 1 1/2 Day Course (12hrs)
Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 or 26552, 26551, 6400. Cost $225.00 per person incl FA Manual workbook & GST. Time: Day One 8:30am - 5.30pm, Day Two 8.30am - 12.45pm Thursday/Friday: 6 & 7 April, 4 & 5 May
Essential First Aid 1 Day Course (8hrs) Unit Standard 6402, 6401 or 26552, 26551. Cost $155.00. Time: All Courses 8.30am - 5.30pm Thursday: 6 April, 4 May
First Aid Revalidation 1 Day Course (6hrs) Cost $130.00 per person (certificates must not have expired for more than 3 months) Time: All Courses 8.30am - 3.15pm Friday: 7 April, 5 May
FOR BOOKINGS
Please call 0800 REDCROSS or 03 339 7111 Book online at www.redcross.org.nz
So Com Sta uth I e see nD slan us 761 d F at t -76 ield he 3 & Da 811 ys! -81 3
Why choose a taege drill?
2
#
Reason
our o ur machines create outstanding tilth, giving you much better strike rates.
Our flexible tyne and tungsten faced tips give you excellent penetration.
12
MARCH 29 - 2017
THE RECORD
Auto & Marine CASH PAID Unwanted Cars, Trucks, Vans & 4 Wheel Drives. Free Pick up Ph John 0274 762 404 Or 03 347 9354
Pay attention while driving by Sara-Jane Ludemann
It is now the time of year when conditions are rapidly changing for drivers on the road. After driving during the summer months we can become complacent with dry road conditions and good visibility. Of course we still have the problems with speeding, drunk drivers, inattention and talking on phones, but we are now beginning to have other factors to take into consideration. They include: bad visibility, water on roads, spray off oncoming trucks, ice in shady places, maybe snow, late afternoon sun causing sun strike, pedestrians wearing darker clothing (that being the norm in winter), tourists and, in country areas, stock on the road in fading light. These are just some of the added hazards we now have to think about while driving on the road as we head into the winter months. Of course, bad driving habits such as looking at the passenger while talking to them still persist. One really doesn’t have to look at someone to have them hear you. And while you are looking at them, your eyes are not on the road. Things can happen in a split second. On the road things can get tough. After spending 30 years in an emergency
Fog and snow will test drivers over the coming winter months
service I know first-and what inattention on the road can produce and it is not pretty. Death and permanent injury as well as major or minor injuries all have an impact on people and their close families and friends. Another facet some of us have to face is drivers fleeing from the law. Drivers who have just got their licence often think they know it all and try to impress their mates and girlfriends but can easily finish up in a pine box, sometimes taking innocent victims with
Now is a good time to think about having your lawnmower or rideon mower serviced before the grass starts growing.
0800 78 78 78 ü ü ü ü ü
Commercial Fuel Domestic Fuel Farm Fuel Kerosene Petrol
ü ü ü ü ü
them. Inexperience and haste, along with alcohol and drugs are often contributing factors in causing accidents. Law abiding public can sometimes be at the raw end of these incidents as well. I urge all drivers to take extra care this autumn and winter and to stay alert at all times. Keep your eyes on the road and keep a lookout for the unexpected. That way, we may all survive the conditions of extra hazards in the months to come.
Lubricants Loan Tanks New Tanks Pumping Equipment On Site Refuelling
We can offer a full range of service options we service a wide range of makes and models like MTD/Cub Cadet/Husqvarna/Victa/Ferris/Lawnmaster/Masport/ Countax/John Deere. We are stockists for Victa and Ferris Mowers and Makita power equipment and Briggs & Stratton outdoor power equipment.
Fast, Friendly & Professional Service
www.shf.co.nz
Darfield
Cnr Drain Road & Queen Street Doyleston Canterbury Phone/Fax (03) 3243940 Email dewl@xtra.co.nz
Rolleston Truck Centre AUTOMOTIVE, AUTO PARTS & AUTO ELECTRICAL • • • • •
Pre COF checks Electronic diagnostics on European trucks Mechanical repairs and servicing on all trucks Tyre repairs and supply A fully fitted out workshop with the latest diagnostic equipment
We also stock a range of tyres and batteries
Re-opens May 1st
790 JONES ROAD, ROLLESTON Ph: (03) 347 4234 • 0800 24 50 24 E: info@rollestonautomotive.co.nz W: www.rollestonautomotive.co.nz
13
23 3 ey 25 e- No op v en , 2 in 0 1 g 7 da ys
THE RECORD MARCH 29 - 2017
Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia The unforgettable highlights of Indo-China, including fascinating Angkor Wat.
FROM
$9,300pp
17 s 20 y l, da Ju nt 11 ce n- ifi Ju agn 18 m 24
Russia, Baltic States & Copenhagen Travel through Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia before exploring the fabulous city of St. Petersburg.
FROM
$13,650pp
FUN, SOCIAL, SEAMLESS TRAVEL Call us or visit our website to receive a free info pack!
0800 868 748 www.toursdirect.co.nz
14
MARCH 29 - 2017
THE RECORD
CLASSIFIEDS
Phone 03 318 8604
Closing date for classified advertising for the 5 April 2017 edition is 10am Tuesday 4 April 2017
For Sale
Trades & Services
KUNEKUNE PIGLETS for sale. Beautifully marked and with wattle jowls. Will not grow tusks. Ready now, ground feeding well. $70 each or two for $120. 2 female 4 male. Phone 021 637 297 to view in Darfield.
SHELLEY’S GLASS AND GLAZING. Got a broken glass window? Insurance work, Pet doors, Mirrors, Retro Refits, Single/Double Glazing, Splashbacks, Fire Glass. 32 years in the glass industry, Operates in Oxford, Cust, Darfield, West Melton, Rolleston and Surrounding Areas. Call your local Glazier - Mark on 03 312 3253 or 0272 426 368.
LIFESTYLE BLOCK MOBILE SHEARING
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL
-shearing -crutching -tailing
Concrete 2 U
-drenching
-foot trimming A professional friendly service
Call Shaun Adams for a free quote
All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing
021 204 1274 or 03 960 3112
DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED
Marriage Celebrant
Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833
GETTING MARRIED? Use your local Marriage Celebrant Bruce Russell. Classic or vintage cars available to make your day extra special. Phone Bruce 347 9692 or 027 436 1727
Property Maintenance MALVERN WASTE SOLUTIONS, rubbish and recycling, domestic, commercial, skip hire, functions, locally owned and operated. Phone 03 318 7407. www.mws.co.nz
Livestock CALF, PIG, horse & chook meal. 14% protein, 13% ME. Available in any quantities. Dunsandel area. Please call 027 392 7543.
SEPTIC TANKS
Need a Professional Electrician?
Call Laser Electrical today Rolleston’s LOCAL award winning electricians We now have a fantastic team of 11 ready to help you
0800 LASER 4 U Laser Electrical Rolleston 831 Jones Road, Rolleston www.laserelectrical.co.nz
(0800 527 374)
EMPTY THEM NOW BEST VALUE GUARANTEED 24 Hours, Seven Days SELWYN LIQUID WASTE
“Our business is Flushing your Business”
Call Graham Bunt (Bunty) 027 433 2842 or A/H 03 325 4257
Public Notices
CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 2nd April
MCAC AGM Tuesday 11th April 2017, 7pm at Selwyn Gallery, 17 South Terrace Darfield.
Work Wanted
Better call the experts and get that Septic Tank emptied!
Public Notices
Save Lives
All welcome. 021 235 0954
Lease Land WANTED TO lease a block of land, needs good stock water and sheep proof fences. Any area and HA considered. Call Don 021 033 8064.
Trades & Services
BE FIRE SAFE
Lincoln Baptist Church — Everyone welcome! Sundays, 10am, 530 Birchs Road Lincoln. www.lincolnbaptist.org.nz / 03 325 3396 / office@lincolnbaptist.org.nz Malvern Anglican Parish March Lent 5 — 8.00 am St Peter’s, Springfield; 8.00 am Trinity, Darfield, service in the Quiet Room; 9.30 am
St Ambrose, Sheffield. Confirmation Service with Bishop Victoria; 5.00 pm St George’s, Kirwee, Prayers and a Pint; The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin 03 317 9079; http://malvernanglican.wordpress.com
Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. 9.30am Union Service – The Rev’d Phyllis Harris; Contact Secretary Lynette 03 347 4599 lynlen50@hotmail.com Parish of Hororata — 9.30am St Johns at Hororata; 11.00am St Andrews at Glentunnel; www.hororataparish.co.nz; Rev Jenni Carter – 03 318 0858. Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309. Darfield Catholic Church — Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to the church newsletter. Parish Priest: Fr Paulo Filoiai’i 03 342 9763. hornbyparish@xtra.co.nz. Hornby Presbytery. Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am weekly, West Melton (1136 West Coast Road). 11am first Sunday of the month, Halkett. Pastor: Murray Talbot 022 344 1039. Youth Leader: Mitch Shaw Ph 03 974 9120 or ext 1 021 411 800. www.hopechurch.net.nz. Glentunnel Chapel— Victoria Street, Glentunnel. Sundays 10.30 am, Worship and Communion. Ph 03 318 8948. Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School Hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Steve Talbot, 03 347 4007. Youth Leader: Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nz. Malvern Co-operating Parish — 9.30am Trinity, Darfield. Darfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays. Ph 03 318 7360 Pastor – Paul Cossey; Youth Pastors Danielle Duff, Poiema Heine. Darfield Life Church — 17 North Terrace - 6.30pm Sunday Service; Pastors Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340; Origin Youth 7.30pm Friday – Youth Leader James Sutherland 021 029 5223. Cornerstone — Rolleston. Meeting Sundays @ 10am, Rolleston Community Centre. www.cornerstonechurch.kiwi.nz; admin@cornerstonechurch.kiwi.nz : 021 221 6003. Rolleston Baptist Church — 9:30am, Children’s Sunday School & Bible Class; 10:30am, Main Service. We meet at Rolleston Christian School, 571 Springston Rolleston Rd, Rolleston. Contact: Pastor Joe Fleener; www.rollestonbaptist.org.nz; 03 260 1406; admin@rollestonbaptist.org.nz. Lev Shel Torah Congregation Shabbat (Saturday) 1:30pm Irwell Hall ,Corner Leeston & Selwyn Lake Road Contact: Sue Boyd 03 3242612. St Paul’s Anglican — Parish service at St Paul’s 9.30am. Verse of the week: I will come unto thee and I will bless thee. — Exod 20 v24.
EMERGENCY
DIAL 111
We need your help as much as you need ours
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust. PO Box 20262, Christchurch 8543
DONATE ONLINE
THE RECORD MARCH 29 - 2017
15
Business Directory NEED CARPET? e ric y P M or o -Fl be R R e h ill E E T w P P On
A A E E H C CH
PLUS !!
You will get a lifetime guarantee on installation
IN HOME SAMPLE SERVICE
DAMAGED LOCKS?
Contact the Lock Specialists
ACCESS Lock Specialists Ltd For all your Lock & Key Security Home - Business - Vehicles Suppliers of Quality Safes Electronic Locks | Transponder Keys Remotes for Cars, Alarms & Garage Doors 24hr Mobile Service
• Pump out Septic Tanks/ Grease traps
• Driveways • Earthquake repairs • New Home Specialists • Patios & Paths
170 Waterloo Rd, Hornby www.accesslocks.co.nz
Alan Roberts
0800 539 537
021 227 2080 or Oxford 03 312 4902
Supporting Canterbury
CARPET INSTALLATIONS
SERVICES LTD
FREE DENTURE CHECKS UNTIL THE END OF MARCH
• Washing Machines • Ovens • Dryers • Dishwashers • Cooktops • Washing Machine Hire (from $8/wk)
6 Brynley St, Hornby | Ph 349 5050
MURRAY DAWSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS
Open Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-12noon
027 226 3898
Tailored Trees
tree solutions. residential, commercial, lifestyle
We can cover all aspects of tree maintenance and removals.
• Hire Portable loos • Waterblasting & Camera Investigations
Hire Business • Digger, with or without driver • Single wheel trailer with cage
• Diploma qualified
• Double horse float
• 10yrs experience
www.tailoredtrees.co.nz
(03) 317 9587 021 061 5397
L J BROWN HIRE • Log splitter
• Based in & servicing the Selwyn region for six years
• Comprehensive liability cover
Reg’d Service Technician
• Unblock Sewer & Stormwater Drains
Ph 03 318 8609 admin@leechdrainage.co.nz
DARFIELD APPLIANCE Daily Onsite Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands
• Service contracts/ Maintenance reports
Like us on
• Flat deck trailer 5.5metres long with ramps
027 3429214 • 03 342 9214
2 CHATTERTONS ROAD
St John in Selwyn is looking for your support to develop its new base in Rolleston.
Record proudly supporting St John in Selwyn
The
‘The voice of your community’
St John is a charity devoted to caring for communities and Project Rolleston will see the establishment of a St John facility in the Selwyn town, including garaging for ambulances and training space.
If you can help please call John Sunckell 0274 243 006 or Danielle Gillespie 021 284 8094
16
MARCH 29 - 2017
THE RECORD