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Music among the shelves  by Mike Isle

Harps, drums, flutes, cellos and violins will fill Selwyn District libraries with the sound of music in May. Celebrating New Zealand Music Month, four ensembles from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) a brass quintet, a wind quintet, a string quartet, and a percussion duo will visit Selwyn libraries, bringing lively interactive performances created especially for two to six-year-olds.

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More than 1,200 people attended this year’s Anzac commemorations …

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It was a time of memories, emotions, tributes and music for the 1,000 local residents …

 Last year’s Music Trails drew a large and enthralled audience

Now in its third year, CSO’s Music Trails through the library series has been successful, attracting audiences of up to 200 people at a time. Each performance is unique, weaving in elements of singing, dancing and storytelling. From conducting the musicians to seeing a musical rendition of Little Red Riding Hood, to

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Urban students aiming for rural careers Christchurch student Cameron Brewitt has traded a holiday sleep-in to experience milking a dairy cow for the first time. The 17-year-old was one of 27 students who visited Lincoln University’s dairy farm as part of the Rabobank FoodX programme designed to promote careers in primary industries to urban students in Canterbury. Students from 13 high schools visit a range of agri-businesses. “It was an amazing experience,,” said Cameron. “Prior to the programme, I wasn’t really interested in agriculture or studying it at university, but I’ll now be giving it strong consideration,” said Cameron. “Rabobank FoodX has been such an eye-opening experience. We got to see all of the different jobs available in the agri-food sector, and many of them pay well.” The programme is a joint initiative between Rabobank, Lincoln University and NZ Young Farmers (NZYF). “By 2025 the primary industries will need an extra 50,000 skilled workers,” said NZYF’s David Highsted, who signed students up for the programme.

 For most of the students, it was the first time they had milked a cow

“This initiative is another way to try to connect with urban students and encourage them to consider the range of exciting agri-related careers on offer.” FoodX was funded by Rabobank and facilitated by Lincoln University. 

Protecting Canterbury mudfish Hororata farmer John Grigg and his family have transformed their dryland sheep and “a little-bit-of-cropping” farm into a productive irrigated business. They’re also doing their bit to protect one of the largest populations of endangered Canterbury mudfish. These endangered fish live in wetlands and slowmoving waterways. When streams dry out, they can burrow into damp mud and survive for several months until water returns. Since European settlement, much of their habitat has been drained. Growing up on the farm, Grigg didn’t know much about mudfish until the day a farm trough dried up. “The intake was blocked, so we’d taken it off to work out what was going on. We opened it up and out came this unfortunately dead mudfish,” he recalls, adding that they put a screen on  John Grigg the intake after that. In the early 2000s, Department of Conservation senior ranger Anita Spencer contacted the Griggs as part of a Canterbury mudfish population survey. “I pointed her in the direction of where I thought the mudfish would be. They set 11 traps and caught 62 mudfish around our swamp creeks; they were fairly excited about that,” says Grigg.

DOC also helped the Griggs control the crack willow that infests the wetland, drilling and poisoning some but leaving others to provide shade for mudfish habitat. Soon an underwater electric fence, the first of its type in New Zealand, will be installed to keep predatory trout out of the wetland. 

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Oldest man attends service “Magic” appeal

 by Mike Isle

More than 1,200 people attended this year’s Anzac commemorations in the atrium of the Airforce Museum in Wigram. Among them was a very special invited guest.

Selwyn residents got the chance to ‘share the love’ when they donated in droves to the Christchurch Aunties Easter Appeal.

 The “Aunties” (and uncles) were rapt at the community’s generosity

 New Zealand’s oldest man Mr Ron Hermanns attended the commemorations

Second world war veteran and, at 107 years old, New Zealand’s oldest man, Ron Hermanns was given a place of honour at the moving service. Mr Hermanns who still lives in his own home in Christchurch served in the Pacific as an aircraft mechanic. After the second world war, he worked in the same capacity for the then National Airways Corporation in Christchurch. The service was officiated by RNZAF

Chaplain Ken Diekema, with the Christchurch City Corps Band of the Salvation Army providing the musical accompaniment. The museum’s acting director, Wing Commander Brett Marshall, made the opening address, and the service closed with wreath-laying by representatives of the three military services, RSA (Christchurch) and the RNZAF Association. 

The Aunties is a network of people helping women and children who have experienced domestic violence. They work closely with Battered Women’s Trust, Te Whare Hauora, West Christchurch Women’s Refuge and Shakti Women’s’ Refuge. Their Christchurch coordinator Heather M (full name withheld) said they had a tremendous response to the 2019 Easter campaign, with a huge number of chocolate bunnies, eggs, vouchers and new toys donated. “The donations were taken to Battered Women’s Trust, Shakti, West Christchurch Women’s Refuge, Maori Women’s Refuge and the YWCA,” she said. “Mums in the refuges want to provide that Easter magic to their

children but may not be able to easily leave the refuge, or don’t have the funds to do so. The women in the refuges deserve some treats too! Thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped with this magic.” If you wish to support The Aunties or even join them they have a Facebook page and a website chchaunties.org. nz. 

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The Rolleston town centre redevelopment has reached a major milestone with detailed designs for the streets and pedestrian spaces now available for the community to view.

 by Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn

Selwyn is typical of many regions of New Zealand in having large open spaces and small rural communities.

 Could this be the new look Rolleston? The council wants you to have your say

The council wants feedback from the public on the proposed design and layout, which are now on the council’s website along with an online submission form. Key features include Te Ara Atea Library and Community Centre and associated roading projects, which are expected to be completed by November 2020; a main promenade between the Tennyson Street entrance and the Wordsworth Street extension, to be completed in early 2021; and the addition of several new loading areas and car parks in the town centre. The council said roads around Te Ara Atea and the adjacent civic and commercial spaces would be predominantly low-speed, attractively

landscaped, cycle and pedestrianfriendly, and with provision for both on and off-street car parking. A master plan for Rolleston town centre was adopted by the council in 2014 after extensive community consultation. Key elements of the plan have also been confirmed through Long Term Plans and other consultation. The council said the plan sets out a vision for a town centre, which will be a vibrant and engaging destination for Rolleston and the wider Selwyn district. Public submissions on the proposed design and plans close at 5pm on Friday, May 24 2019. Preparatory site works and construction are planned to begin from August 2019. 

These communities are the driving force behind our primary sector, which contributes more than $45 billion annually to our economy and feeds above 40 million people. In order for our primary sector to contribute, we need our small rural communities to be thriving. That means they need access to quality healthcare and other essential services to ensure they are viable and desirable places to live. Recently we have seen a lack of focus on these areas from the government with a number of policies making things tough. Rural health is a particular concern. For example, the government denied funding for Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand (RHAANZ), an organisation that plays a vital role in addressing mental health needs. Mental health is a significant issue in rural areas as farmers grapple with physical isolation, unpredictable weather and swings in commodity prices. The impact of proposed vocational education reforms on our ITOs could

also see St John’s rural ambulance services get cut, further isolating rural communities. St John receives $1 million a year from the Industry Training Fund, which also funds ITOs. This $1 million is used to train rural and remote volunteers but is up for review under the government’s proposed tertiary education reforms. If St John no longer receives funding for rural volunteer training, this will be a bad thing for health in our rural regions. The cumulative effects of such decisions, as well as proposed taxes on farmers, are permeating through tightknit rural communities and their local economies are starting to slow; these decisions impact more than just farmers, the local grocer has fewer customers, the local school roll starts to decrease, and the local pub has fewer patrons as people leave the community. As the local MP for Selwyn, I will continue to support our small rural communities as well as our larger towns. 

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Registrations open for Pink Ribbon breakfasts  by Mike Isle

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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ ambassador Stacey Morrison is encouraging Cantabrians to host a get-together in May to raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

 Kids getting their happy feet on at last year’s Music Trail  For Stacey Morrison it is personal

The foundation hopes to top last year’s total of more than 500 breakfasts in Canterbury, where around 350 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Proceeds from the hosted events go toward breast cancer research and patient support. Morrison’s connection with the cause is strong and personal: her mother Sue died of breast cancer at just 45 years old. Morrison said that when experiencing grief, it helps to do something proactive — which is why she became a BCFNZ ambassador. “I always love seeing the Pink Ribbon Breakfasts hosted by people all over New Zealand. It’s a positive way to support the cause to honour a strong survivor you know, or in memory of someone special,” Morrison said.

Evangelia Henderson, chief executive at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, said the funds raised would help support New Zealand research into many aspects of breast cancer, including vaccines and immunotherapies. Money raised will also help suppor t patients by funding advice, counselling, physiotherapy, group exercise programmes and lymphoedema treatment. “Breast cancer patients deserve all the support they can get while enduring what can be gruelling treatment, and we can make a real difference in many patients’ lives. “So, please, host a breakfast — your help will make a real difference,” Henderson said. For more information, or to register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast, visit pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz. 

“We are delighted to welcome the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra into our libraries to celebrate New Zealand Music Month together,” said Selwyn District Council manager for arts, culture and lifelong learning Nicki Moen. “Libraries are a place to learn, enjoy and explore both the new and familiar, so it is a perfect opportunity to share the music with those who haven’t experienced the music trails, and an annual highlight for those who regularly attend,” she said. Last year, CSO ensembles visited Rolleston and Lincoln Libraries and, this

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Rolleston Anzac commemoration  by Mike Isle

It was a time of memories, emotions, tributes and music for the 1,000 local residents, Defence Force personnel and dignitaries who attended this year’s Rolleston’s Anzac Day Service of Remembrance at the Rolleston War Memorial. The hour-long service was organised by the Rolleston Residents Association. Association chairperson Leonie MacLauchlan said the service was an opportunity for the community to come together and honour those who had served in the past and those who were currently serving. She said that it was particularly relevant for Rolleston because of its proximity to Burnham Military Camp. “We have so many soldiers as part of our community, some of whom serve overseas and as a community, it is over to all of us to support their families.” She paid tribute to the current defence personnel for the major contribution 1D Cardale St, Darfield Phone: 03 318 8836 darfieldpreschool@xtra.co.nz ï

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they make to the remembrance service. Selwyn District councillor Jeff Bland, who was master of ceremonies said one of the high points for him was the last post by three young members of Bill Dixon’s Rolleston Youth Band: Julie Gillespie, Zoe Fenton and Haylee Garvey. “They were very courageous and got a great ovation,” he said. RSA representative Alan Haylock commented on the conclusion of the Reveille how touched he was that so many young people attended the service. “It was wonderful having so many of them involved, and it was touching to have three young people playing the Last Post.” Three other young women made their mark at the service. Rolleston College students Ella Jarvis, Kaylee Hill and Willow Mountford read the dissertation. Councillor Bland described their performance as “really mature and a polished end to a touching service.” 

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 Members of the Rolleston Youth Band playing the Last Post Photo credit: Peter Walker of Three Chairs Photography

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 Master of Ceremonies Jeff Bland  Part of the 1,000-strong crowd at the service

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Music bars behind bars

Get active this autumn

 by Mike Isle

During the past six weeks, musicians from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and a group of participants from the Christchurch Men’s Prison in Rolleston have been working together on several music projects for the orchestra’s Karawhiua Arts Programme.

More than 4,000 young people from 10 Selwyn schools will get active on their way to school for the Selwyn District Council’s second annual ‘Active Autumn’.

Launched in October 2017, the programme is a partnership between Corrections and Pathway Trust aimed to strengthen the preparedness of prisoners for parole. The programme covers practical life and employment skills as well as the chance to discover and develop different interests in life such as art and music. “Everybody needs to find something in their life that they are good at and enjoy, that they feel they can have a future in, and that has meaning for them,” explained Carey Ewing, Pathway reintegration manager. “Being able to show yourself you can gain mastery of something and then being recognised for being able to do that is important for anybody to be complete. This programme gives the men the opportunity to experience that. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s Karawhiua Arts Programme is one of those conduits.” The prison director for Christchurch Men’s Prison Jo Harrex said that there is a great deal of latent talent in our prisons and activities such as the music collaboration supported offender rehabilitation and are popular

 Preparing for parole through music Photo: Corrections Department

pastimes for individuals and groups in our services. “Through this music programme with the orchestra, the men are learning that while each individual has an important part to play. It is as a group working together that we can create something really special.” At the end of the programme, the participants celebrated their achievements in a showcase concert for Corrections staff and invited guests. The CSO’s Community Engagement Programme is sponsored by Beca. 

The council’s road safety team are running the active transport campaign for schools in term two. Ten schools covering more than 4,000 learners have registered this year. Active transport is using a mode of transportation such as walking, skating, biking or scooting to get to and from school. The council’s school road safety coordinator Stephanie Hautler says there are many physical and mental benefits to active transport, which are being encouraged with Active Autumn. “Children develop increased road safety awareness, decision making and risk assessment skills. It takes practice to develop skills such as being able to judge the speed of a moving vehicle, or how big a gap is needed to cross a busy road safely.” Gaining these life skills as a child is an important step towards gaining independence and it helps with learning, she said. During May, the council provides Selwyn schools participating in the campaign with Active Autumn packs to educate families about active transport. One activity children can take part in is the WoW challenge, where children can get a card stamped

 Thousands of children will learn the fundamentals of safely getting to and from school

each time they walk or wheel to or from school. Completed cards will go in the draw to win an MGP scooter and helmet, plus spot prizes. A colouring competition is also being held, with children challenged to develop their own road safety message with prizes of new helmets. Check out selwyn.govt.nz for more information about Active Autumn. 

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PREPARE FOR WINTER Getting winter ready outdoors  by Andy Bryenton

Those who rose early last Thursday to attend Anzac commemorations at dawn would have felt the chill in the air. It’s definitely on its way, and this winter is predicted to bring storms and wild weather thanks to prevailing longterm climate patterns over the oceans that surround New Zealand. That’s why it’s time to prepare a haven away from cold and damp, ready for the worst that winter can throw at us. When it comes to cold, a good store of firewood and the tools with which to manage it are paramount. A good sharp blade on your chainsaw, an engine that fires up the first time and the safety gear to tackle mountains of logs with peace of mind are all essentials. It’s worth noting that an old or temperamental saw can make hard and even dangerous work out of even the most simple of wood management tasks, so ask yourself; is it worth resurrecting that old ‘dinosaur’ from out of the shed when a new one is so readily available? Similarly, with storms on the way, a tidy yard is one that’s battened down

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