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Photographer snaps premier prize u by Kent Caddick
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p Governor’s Bay photographer Louise McHaffie with her Supreme Award winning artwork at the Darfield Artweek exhibition. For more see pages 6 and 7.
Ms McHaffie was awarded the Malvern Community Arts Council Premier Award, along with a cheque for $2,000, for a photograph of her daughter inside a painted water tank. The Governor’s Bay resident said she was surprised by the award. “It was a big surprise really. I don’t often enter art competitions as my work is personal, although I was a part of last year’s Darfield Artweek for the first time.” The photograph ‘Provenance’ is of her daughter ‘Inky’ inside a water tank on their Governor’s Bay property which they use over the summer as a swimming pool.
“We were cleaning it out when I took the photograph. A lot of my photography is in-the-moment. I don’t set things up but take the photographs as they occur.” She said her interest in art began at high school but didn’t really get involved until after the birth of their four children when she completed an art diploma through distance learning. “I do a lot of drawing as well and switch between that and photography.” Darfield Artweek judge Jan Robertson said she was drawn to the photograph as it stood the test of frequent revisits. “What captured my attention instantly with this photograph was the stunning composition and balance
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The research was undertaken by Lincoln University senior lecturer in business and hotel management Dr Tony Brien, who studied room rates around the world from 2000 to 2017. Dr Brien said the evidence refuted public commentary that New Zealand hotel room rates are comparatively internationally expensive. “Increasing tourism demand, coupled with a lack of available hotel rooms has seen New Zealand hotel room rates increase significantly since 2000, but this was off a very low starting base. “However, New Zealand hotel rooms are still cheaper than many international destinations.” He said hotel room prices are set by what the market is prepared to pay. “Cheap or discounted hotel room prices can have operational ramifications including not being able to appropriately maintain the hotel stock which impacts guest satisfaction. “Further, this can devalue the whole New Zealand hotel industry and risks New Zealand’s international reputation as a quality destination.” Dr Brien said the building of new hotels,
p Lincoln University senior lecturer Dr Tony Brien has found the cost of a hotel in New Zealand is cheaper than international options
which will increase hotel room supply, did not mean hotel room rates would go down. “Many of the new hotels are high star-rated international brands and as a consequence demand a higher room rate. “In effect, this can enable existing hotel room rates to remain at their present levels, or arguably, hotel room rates have the capacity to increase further to ensure ongoing investment.” ¢
Bird of the Year time Selwyn bird lovers are being asked to get their votes in for this year’s Bird of the Year competition.
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The annual competition, run by Forest & Bird, asks New Zealanders to vote for their favourite bird in the hopes of raising awareness of the threats they face. Bird of the Year coordinator Kimberley Collins said our birds are in real trouble. “Their habitats are being destroyed and introduced mammalian predators such as stoats, possums, and rats kill their eggs, young birds, and even adults,” she said. “There’s also the threat of climate change, which has the potential to limit their habitat range, increased pest numbers and, in some cases, reduce their ability to forage for food.” This year, the conservation status of each bird has been added to the competition’s website and Ms Collins said this will educate New Zealanders on just how many native birds are threatened. “I think a lot of people will be surprised to see how many of our native birds are at risk. Tragically, a third are in danger of becoming extinct.” Bird of the Year is one of Forest & Bird’s most popular annual events and
p The Mohua or Yellowhead took out the Bird of the Year title in 2013. Photo by Craig McKenzie
attracts over 20,000 votes each year. Last year’s winner was the kokako, which flew into first place with 3,614 votes. Bird of the Year voting opened on Monday and closes on October 23 at 5pm. The winner will be announced the following day. For more information and to vote go to birdoftheyear.org.nz. ¢
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Insights into freedom camping in Selwyn
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The typical freedom camper who visits the Selwyn district is German, under 30 years of age and in search of eco-tourism attractions, but knows little of the district.
p Almost half the freedom campers staying in Selwyn are from Germany
That’s according to a just released Selwyn District Council freedom camping report which has been commissioned as part of an investigation into whether the council needs to develop a freedom camping bylaw. The report outlines where freedom campers in Selwyn came from, what their motivations for staying in the district were, what they spent their money on, and what their level of satisfaction with reserves and facilities was. Council chief executive David Ward said the report will be used to help develop future policy and processes for managing and providing facilities for freedom camping in Selwyn. He said the report showed that freedom campers offer unique opportunities for the district. “Young freedom campers come to Selwyn for quality, free accommodation but also to enjoy natural attractions, independent tramps, and wildlife encounters. “We live in a beautiful part of the world and we should spread the message,” Mr Ward said. That appears to be needed as one of the insights the report provided was that the freedom campers knew little about Selwyn and the tourist experiences on offer, while Christchurch and Banks Peninsula were more popular tourist destinations. Between January 25 to February 17 this year, 400 freedom campers were randomly selected to complete a questionnaire. Both domestic and international freedom campers were included in the research. The interviews were conducted at popular sites including Chamberlains
Ford, Coes Ford, Lakeside Domain and Whitecliffs Domain. Of those interviewed, 84% were international visitors, of which 47% were German and 14% French, while most were aged under 30 years with the majority falling in the 18 t0 21 year age bracket. The report also highlighted the average length of stay in New Zealand is 5.5 months with the average stay in Selwyn district being just one week, with Chamberlains Ford and Coes Ford the most popular destinations. Many of the surveyed freedom campers said that any savings made on accommodation went towards experiencing local attractions. The full report can be viewed on the council website, selwyn.govt.nz. ¢
p Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton and Rolleston Men’s Shed Charitable Trust chairman Stephen Rushton formally sign a lease between the district council and the trust for the site of the Rolleston Men’s Shed. The Trust ‘provides facilities for men to meet and enjoy fellowship while working together building items for the community and for themselves’. Mr Rushton said they wouldn’t be where they are today without the help from the council. “We are very grateful to the Council for providing the land, funding and technical support to help us get this idea off the ground.” One of the current projects the group is working on is making pipe sculptures from designs created by pupils from Rolleston School, which, when finished, will be erected in parks and other prominent spots around Rolleston. The group has also built and installed a Book Exchange Box outside the Anglican Church Cottage in Prebbleton. The Rolleston Men’s Shed in Dynes Road includes woodwork and engineering sheds as well as meeting room with computers. Photo supplied by SDC
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Lincoln university a Community funding evening leader in sport science Lincoln University’s sport science expertise has received international recognition and it’s all down to one man. ShanghaiRanking’s 2017 Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments recently placed Lincoln in the top 300 universities worldwide. The honour has been put down to the university’s only sport scientist, Dr Mike Hamlin, whose applied research involves studying the performance of athletes all over the country. “Other New Zealand universities that made the list have very large sport science departments, but Mike is our sole academic in this field,” Lincoln University’s Tourism, Sport and Society Department Head, Dr Roslyn Kerr said. “His elite sport research is highly significant and he has a huge number of citations.” She said Dr Hamlin is internationally renowned for many studies, most notably the work he has carried out on the effects of altitude training in athletes. His research has involved measuring the physiological performance changes that occur after team or individual athletes, such as cyclists and triathletes, take courses of simulated altitude training. Dr Hamlin said Lincoln has a strong history in sport, particularly at the elite level, with many New Zealand champions coming from within the university’s
Selwyn community groups, clubs and organisations wanting to know how to access funding are being invited to an information evening to get all the answers.
p The Rata Foundation has helped with funding for a number of Selwyn community organisations including Selwyn Central St John build its new Rolleston ambulance station
p Dr Mike Hamlin has been credited with putting Lincoln University on the world map when it comes to sport science
student ranks. “The increase in professionalism in recent years has meant that sport is not only a leisure pastime, but a career choice for many. Being able to compete with the best requires a great deal of commitment, skill and perseverance on the part of the athlete.” ¢
The Selwyn District Council is holding a Community Funding Information Session in Lincoln this month with four guest speakers outlining funding opportunities. Council’s community development advisor Lisa Larkin said the information session will be invaluable. “This is a great opportunity to learn about a range of funding options from the experts, right here in Selwyn,” Ms Larkin says. “Ann O’Connor, a community advisor for the Department of Internal Affairs will present information on RealMe, what it is, and how it works. Ann will also explain how RealMe is used to apply for funds through the DIA system and an
overview of the funds they administer. “Rata Foundation community engagement advisor Courtenay Sheat will be providing groups with an overview of Rata Foundation funding including their focus areas and criteria.” The other speakers will be Donna Morris from Webfair and Brenda Smith from Generosity NZ, who will provide a live interactive demonstration. Community Funding Information Session will be held at the Lincoln Event Centre on Thursday, October 26 between 7pm and 9pm. Those interested in attending should RSVP by October 20 to cdworkshops.rsvp@ selwyn.govt.nz or phone Lisa Larkin on 347 2755 for more information. ¢
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The Selwyn District Libraries’ Paws for Reading programme is being extended in Rolleston and Leeston.
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p Six-year-old Marwan Sayeed from Darfield reads his favourite book, ‘Puss in Boots’, to Indy as part of the Selwyn District Libraries’ Paws for Reading programme
The programme encourages children to read to a friendly dog, helping them gain greater confidence reading aloud, as well as developing their literacy. Libraries manager Vicki Carlyon said the feedback on the programmes’ run so far has been positive. “After running the Paws for Reading trial in term two and three this year we have been very pleased with the feedback we’ve received from children and their parents,” she said. “The volunteer dog owners selected by the Selwyn Dog Training Club have also enjoyed contributing to children’s reading progress and seeing the enjoyment both dogs and children take from their interactions. “Library staff members are present during the sessions, however children are encouraged to read to the dog with minimal adult intervention.” She said the dogs have been carefully selected
and are monitored by their handler. Heather Goh said the sessions were very beneficial to the reading confidence of her sons Stanley, 6 and Edward, 5, who attended Paws for Reading sessions at Rolleston Library. “Reading to dogs has helped them a lot with their reading and I have noticed they are now more comfortable reading out loud,” she said. Stanley said he likes reading to the dogs because ‘the dogs listen and like my stories’, while Edward’s favourite books to read to the dogs are books about cats. The free fifteen-minute sessions will continue to be available at Leeston and Rolleston on a fortnightly basis, with most taking place on the mobile library bus. Bookings are open now for term four. Visit selwynlibraries.co.nz or contact your local library for more information. ¢
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West Melton will be hosting its first ever Walnut Festival this weekend. The inaugural West Melton Walnut Festival will be held at the West Melton shopping complex on Saturday, October 14 from 9am onwards. New Zealand Walnut Industry Group chair Nelson Hubber said West Melton is the centre of walnut growing in New Zealand. “We have about 75 members from Wanaka and Dunedin in the south to the Eastern Bay of Plenty in the north, and we even have one member in Australia, but West Melton is the centre of the largest commercial walnut growing area in NZ. “It is also home to the largest walnut processing factory in the country, New Zealand Walnuts Ltd, which is a growers co-operative,” Mr Hubber said. “In the past growing walnuts in New Zealand has been a backyard cottage kind of thing but we are making it into a commercial reality. “An example of this is that our most productive grower, Lightfoot Walnuts near Lincoln, produced 36 tonnes this year and that’s just one of over 50 orchards in the Selwyn area. Most produce less than 36 tonnes, some down to just a few hundred kilograms but in years to come the potential production in the area is likely to be 600 to 800 tonnes.” Mr Hubber said around 300 tonnes of walnuts have been produced commercially in New Zealand this year,
p West Melton is the centre of walnut growing in New Zealand
however, this is nothing compared to California (650,000 tonnes) and Yunnan Province in China (870,000 tonnes). Darfield walnut grower, Trudi Meyer, who has around 1,000 walnut trees on her 9ha Telegraph Road property, said the best thing about locally grown walnuts is their freshness. “Some people don’t like the taste of walnuts and this is normally because they are old,” Mrs Meyer said. “The perception that walnuts will keep forever in their shell is somewhat true but it doesn’t mean that they will continue to taste good. “We find that when we give people fresh locally grown walnuts they are amazed how much better they taste.” Locals will get the opportunity this Saturday to find out for themselves as well as learning about the health benefits of walnuts. ¢
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Artweek opening draws a crowd u by Kent Caddick
The 36th annual Darfield Artweek has proved to be as popular as ever. Almost 350 works of art by around 150 artists are on display at the Darfield Recreation Centre as part of this year’s Darfield Artweek run by the Malvern Community Arts Council (MCAC). Several hundred people turned up on opening night last Friday to view the works and hear judge Jan Robertson announce the winners. MCAC chair Philip Baldwin said they were very happy on how opening night went. “We were pleased by the quality of the submissions for artweek and the judging by Jan Robertson, which was a daunting task, was well received.” Mr Baldwin said there was a huge amount of work which went on behind the scenes to make artweek happen. “A small army of volunteers was needed to get the exhibition set up,
setting up the stands for display, unwrapping the work and hanging it all within 24 hours. It was a huge effort.” DarfIeld Artweek 2017 winners: Merit Awards: Rose Budd (Rangiora), Christine Lang (Christchurch), Lorraine Natusch (Darfield), Karl Ridgen (Halswell), Hunter White (Darfield), Mehrdad Tahan (Christchurch); P&E Award: Carol Broughton (Christchurch); Selwyn Creative Network Award: Frederika Ernsten (Rangiora); Survus Consultants Award: Dawon Choi (Edgeware); Darfield Dental Award: Lyn Leonard (Prebbleton); The Record Award: Liz Petrie (Rangiora); MCAC Friends Award: Henry Turner (West Melton); Local Businesses Award: Alice Olds (Bryndwr); MCAC Premier Award: Louise McHaffie (Governor’s Bay). ¢
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p Daniel Pye’s mixed media work ‘Spring to Life’ was the centre of attention in the Darfield Rec Centre annex
p Former Selwyn Mayor Michael McEvedy (left) and Greendale’s Ian Warren catch up over a glass of wine
p Former Mayor and Mayoress of Selwyn, Kelvin and Gem Coe, were looking to add to their art collection
p Several hundred art lovers attended the opening of this year’s Darfield Artweek
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Celebrating the country life u by Andy Bryenton
Think back to the way things were 140 years ago, and you’ll discover a completely different view of New Zealand and our place in the world. This was an age in which the first petrol and diesel engines are still inky sketches in European laboratories, when steam and sail ruled the waves, and the far-flung colonies of the Canterbury settlement were separated from ‘Mother England’ by a hazardous sea voyage. Even then, there was a lot to celebrate for the local farmers of Canterbury. By 1877 the first generation of folks born here would have been coming into their own, sketching out the outlines of what we’d come to know as Kiwi — not British — society. In that year, the residents of the little town of Ashburton took a big step in the right direction, organising and hosting their first Agricultural and Pastoral Show. It’s a tradition that came from the county fairs of old England, Ireland and Scotland — not just places to show off prize animals and create new, more desirable bloodlines for the herd, or even to compete in tests of farming skills. These were the red-letter community days of the year, and that part of the A and P show has weathered the changes of the decades as they turn to centuries. The Ashburton A and P Show, now 140 years old, continues the tradition of being a meeting place between town and country, with all the added excitement of a host of hotly contested competitions.
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This year the action spans two days, on the 27th and 28th of October — and with a ‘dance card’ as full as the one prepared by the hardworking organisers of the show, two days really are needed to fit in all there is to see and do. Each year the A and P show has a central theme, and 2017 opens under the banner of ‘Horse Power of Yesterday’. This concept spans a host of vintage machines, of course, but it’s horses themselves which will take pride of
place as the power behind those early farming days. Remembering the brewer’s wagons, haywains, stagecoaches and of course the mighty ploughing teams provides a window on a fascinating past. Looking to the future, Ashburton’s A and P show has become, like many rural events, a showcase for the latest in technology. The simple days of Clydesdale and harness have been switched out for computer assisted, satellite guided, highly efficient
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Add in even more entertainment — such as country singer Jody Direen, highland dancing and live shearing contests — alongside a feast of widely varied foods, this is an event not to be missed. For 140 years the Ashburton
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It’s not really a mystery We’re told — usually by the scriptwriters of television comedies and the producers of romantic movies — that the question of what women want is one of the enduring puzzles of existence. And while it’s certainly true that some of the guys out there, laden down with their own chromosomatic priorities, could stand to listen a little more, the reality is that modern women can choose for themselves exactly what they want, and go for it. Men who disagree are increasingly relegated to the scrapheap of history.
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In many ways it’s the free market at work, and a success for certain capital principles — in the stuffy, frankly misogynistic days of yesteryear the idea of successful businesses run by women for women was unthinkable. Then it became a novelty. Now, it’s a fact of life, and the main streets of every town are better for it — not only because choice and competition make for a better economy. Take a look at just this one page, displaying a few of the choices available in the Selwyn district. It’s a cross section of ways to look and feel better, keep fit, enjoy special occasions and the great outdoors and get creative. Part of the message here is that locals need not travel far from home to have access to some top quality service. The rest of the story continues all across this paper, week after week. That’s the fact that we’re not surprised
anymore to see advertisements and stories about women who are lawyers or engineers, racing drivers, pilots, doctors and artists, to name but a few. These kind of facts would once have been on the front page — so society has certainly progressed. It was the inventor of the light bulb, Edison, who once said “You know you’ve struck on something when you make the
front page news. You know you’ve made a business out of it when you’re among the advertisements’. And while issues like equal pay across genders, and the balance of male and female board members continue, we are definitely at a time and place where what women want is what all people want — the choices and opportunities to live life to the fullest. ¢
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Auto & Marine
More than just luck and charm u by Andy Bryenton
The time was — and it’s not long ago — that if you wanted a fast four door European car you went right down to your local BMW dealership, picked something with an M on the front and drove home, probably sideways and grinning ear to ear. Audis with an ‘S’ and Mercedes with an ‘AMG’ were also encouraged. But Alfa Romeo, a name haloed with racing glory, was relegated to being considered an enthusiast’s car, with a divine soundtrack but none of the serious underpinnings of the Teutonic trio. To those who still labour under this mindset, the 2017 Giulia is a game changer. They say that greatness is hard to quantify, but by that metric of performance they call the ‘green hell’, Germany’s infamous Nurburgring race circuit, the Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde — it means four-leaf clover — clobbers close to all comers. This pretty, four door tourer took to the ring last year and got around in seven minutes thirty nine seconds. That’s quick — faster than a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. And while that may not be the newest bull out of Lamborghini’s stable, it’s worth noting that an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio will set you back just shy of $140,000 new. Guess how much the Murcielago is, even second hand? Added to which, the lads at Alfa Romeo were, amazingly,
unsatisfied. They took out the manual gearbox, slotted in a clever new eight speed auto, and proceeded to cut that record time back to seven minutes thirty two seconds. The green four-leafed clover has distinguished the best of the best Alfa Romeo sports cars ever since Ugo Sivocci won the 1923 Targa Florio in an Alfa emblazoned with what had been the coat of arms of one of Italy’s daring First World War flying squadrons. Since then it’s appeared on several special Alfas, with this latest Giulia being no exception. With an engine sourced from Ferrari and producing upward of 500 horsepower, that aforementioned eight speed box, and an exhaust note like the snarling of heavy metal wolves, this is a car which looks, sounds, does, and is the business. Signore Sivocci would no doubt approve. The best part about this resurgence of Alfa Romeo as a feared and respected competitor in the world of European motors — not just thanks to the Giulia QV, as the 4C and 8C were something special, too — is a matter of choice.
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Auto & Marine
Civilian special forces u by Andy Bryenton
The year is 1972. Bell bottomed trousers and folk music. Cars the size of football fields in America, and the reign of the Morris, Leyland, and big Aussie Fords and Holdens here. In Japan, however, they were working on something which would change the motoring world. This was the first year of production for the Honda Civic. It was a bold move for Honda, but prescient — an oil crisis just a year later cast down the muscle car idols of Detroit, and left the world looking for an economical, practical compact car that was reliable and trusty. Massive horsepower was out, and the Civic was in. Generations of different models bent the rules a little with the introduction of the ‘Type R’ badge, denoting some fire-breathing monsters in plain clothes. The term VTEC became part of the parlance of the street, as Honda’s variable valve timing system gained notoriety and accolades in equal measure. Item — a Honda VTEC engine was the power plant of choice for the delightfully mad Ariel Atom ultralight sports car. Now we’re ten Civic models deep, with a new RS Turbo on forecourts. It’s a long
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Still cruising after all these years u by Andy Bryenton
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There’s something to be said for being different. Elsewhere in this section we’ve talked about the magnetic attraction of a 500hp Alfa Romeo when compared to the stolid, tried-and-true option of the ‘big three’ German super sedans. Does the same calculus of wants and needs apply on two wheels? You bet it does. Perhaps even more so — because a motorcycle is a statement of intent as well as a means of transport. Sure, riding a big cruiser is comfortable, engaging, and more fuel economical than exploring the highways from the seat of a powerful V8 car. But for better or worse, riders choose a bike to reflect who they are, or who they want to be. It’s for this reason that you’ll find Japanese businessmen sharing a sake on a Friday night, dressed to the nines as rugged road warriors. The bikes parked outside may only ever crawl up and down the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, but they engage with an image and a legacy a century in the making. Consider then the Indian Roadmaster Classic. One point eight litres of rumble and chrome, slipped into a bike that seems like the metal embodiment of James Dean on film and Elvis on guitar. Calculated to evoke the era of open highways, rock ‘n’ roll and cars with fins from here to Detroit. Those full fairings in classic cream and red evoke a history which spans service in two world wars, innumerable classic movies, and the shed of a certain Mr Munro from New Zealand. The good news is, it’s more than just a nostalgia trip. To be competitive in the modern age, Indian have to beat not only their old rivals at Harley Davidson — a tall order in any decade — but also the Japanese. Now, on the track, GSXRs and Ninjas hold the speed cards. But outside those Tokyo ‘biker’ haunts? They’d all rather have an Indian. It’s a combination of the modern — such as touch screen infotainment, fuel
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CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 15th October 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 — 8.00 am St Ambrose Sheffield; 9.30 am Trinity Darfield; Contact the Ven Canon Susan Baldwin, 03 317 9079. http:// malvernanglican.wordpress.com. Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. 9.30am Union Service - The Reverend J Meredith; 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 Greendale; 10.00am Cafe Hope at Sheffield Community Hall. 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: He that believeth on Me hath everlasting life.— John 6 v47
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WAS $5,999 Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin Engine 23.0hp* - 46” Reinforced Cutting Deck, 2.4 acres/hr.
#Applies to selected Lawn Tractor & ZTR® Zero Turns, excludes Rider 216, R316T and R316TSAWD. Finance Terms: Lending criteria, $50 Annual Account fee, $55 Establishment (New Cardholders), $35 Advance (existing Cardholder), T’s & C’s and fees apply. Minimum monthly payments will be required throughout interest free period. Ask in-store or see Husqvarna.co.nz for details.
SHANDS TEMPLETON
706 Main South Road | Ph 03 349 8955 www.shandsoutdoorpower.co.nz