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Pascoe again in running for top gongSelwyn swimming sensation Sophie Pascoe is again in the running for the country’s most prestigious sporting honour …

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Following family track to successu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

With her sights set on being the first woman harness driver to win the New Zealand Cup 19-year-old Kimberly Butt of West Melton aims to prove that women can be just as good at racing as men.

Well on her way to driving success, Kimberly already has six wins to her credit after five months as a junior driver.

She was recently awarded Intermediate Cadet of the Year and the Wayne Francis Memorial Trophy for Leadership as part of her studies for the National Certificate in Equine.

Kimberly attributes success to her father, well known harness driver Anthony Butt, who is her greatest role model. She gets motivation from her desire to see women succeed in a once male dominated sport.

“Dad used to say that women can’t drive. It was a male sport. So that was an incentive for me to do it. I’ve always looked up to Dad. I wanted to be like him, and also say that girls can do it too,” Kimberly says.

To be successful Kimberly has had to prove that she can hold her own against the boys.

“Being a girl, the boys think they can push you around. You’ve got to push back and then they know. You’ve got to be able to hold your position. Not get intimidated. They need to realise it’s not going to be easy to get that position off you.”

Kimberly never considered a career choice away from horses, which is

not surprising considering the good racing stock she comes from. With horse breeding achievements from grandparents on both sides, parents in the industry, successful West Melton

p Kimberly Butt is following in the harness racing footsteps of her father Anthony

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trainer Tim Butt for an uncle, and brother Chris who is a horse trainer in Australia she is surrounded with equine accomplishments.

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p Children and staff of West Melton Kindergarten, Nursery and Learning Centre enjoyed a ride on the Darfield Fire Brigade’s vintage fire engine as part of their Christmas celebrations. The children put on a concert for family members and friends and Santa made a special appearance. There was even a snow machine to provide a little northern Christmas tradition to West Melton in summer.

p Darfield Primary School’s kapa haka group performed several items at the senior prizegiving held in the school’s hall. At the prizegiving the school’s principal Markham McMullen was farewelled with speeches, a gift from the board and school community, and a standing ovation.

p Christina Clarkson teaches young swimmers how to swim freestyle using kick boards at swimming classes held in January at the Darfield Pool.

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Pascoe again in running for top gongu by Kent Caddick

Selwyn swimming sensation Sophie Pascoe is again in the running for the country’s most prestigious sporting honour.

Pascoe, who won five gold medals at the IPC World Championships has been nominated in the Disabled Sportsperson of the Year Award category for the 2013 Halberg Award.

Pascoe was the winner of the category in 2012 and has been named as a finalist again alongside fellow swimmer Mary Fisher, who also won five golds at the world champs.

The pair is joined by blind bowling world champion David Monk and para shooting world record holder Mike Johnson as finalists in the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Disabled Sportsperson of the Year Award category.

The Halberg Awards provide an essential fundraising event for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, the charity set up by Olympic champion Sir Murray Halberg (ONZ), which aims to enhance the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders by enabling them to participate in sport and recreation.

Halberg Disability Sport Foundation CEO, Geoff Burgess said it was good to see a diverse range of sports represented in the awards finalists.

“It shows just how successful our athletes have been across various sports codes in 2013 and hopefully

p Sophie Pascoe with her trophy at the 2012 Halberg Awards

Selwyn drivers still using phonesu by Kent Caddick

A survey of Selwyn residents has shown many drivers are still using mobile phones.

Almost all (97%) of the 359 residents who completed the recent Selwyn District Road Safety ‘drive phone free’ survey reported they had seen people using mobile phones when stopped in traffic.

“Under changes to legislation in 2009 using a phone while you are driving or when you are at traffic lights is illegal,” Selwyn road safety co-ordinator Ngaire Tinning said.

“Using a phone when you have stopped at the lights is a bad idea as many drivers are tempted to continue to finish their conversation or texting as they drive off.

“At that time you have a lot of demands on your attention like checking for traffic before you go and putting your car into gear and you shouldn’t also be trying to complete a conversation or send a text.”

The survey was carried out as part of a wider Selwyn District Council campaign to encourage motorists to drive phone free by not using mobile or hands free phones so they were focussed on driving when in a car.

Ms Tinning said many people who took part in the survey reported they took specific actions to ensure they

were not distracted by a phone while driving, such as letting a passenger take a call, turning the phone off or letting it go to voicemail.

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Overall 25 sports men, women and teams have been named as finalists across six categories in the 2013 Halberg Awards with the winners to be announced at a gala dinner at the Vector Arena in Auckland on Thursday, February 13.

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Comedic farce first for yearGreendale’s Sarah Wilson-Coutts and Maurice Barnes, both members of Kirwee Players, will be taking part in Riccarton Players’ first production for 2014, the comedic farce Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist.

The play was the winner of the Derek Lomas Playwriting Competition in 2005 for playwrights Ann Gawthorpe and Lesley Brown.

In Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist churchwarden George Williams has let the empty vicarage to a travelling theatre company for a Murder Mystery weekend to pay for his daughter’s extravagant wedding.

Meanwhile, Bishop Herbert determined to have the first parish with a female vicar, appoints the Reverend Caroline Timberlake before the event can take place. But when Caroline decides to keep a long-standing reunion with her college friends that very weekend, George grasps the opportunity to cash in.

Mistaken identity, plus every other form of misunderstanding, including cross-dressing, drunkenness and general chaos ensue and will make this a comedy to remember director Garry Thomas says.

“In true farce style, everything builds to a confused and frantic climax, and no less than seven doors through which the characters enter and exit.

“It’s been very challenging for the cast to keep the pace up — and remember which door is which — but the end result is a very funny play.”

p Churchwarden Alan Palmer, played by Geoff Kendall, is surprised by the attention shown by vicarage guest Madeleine Forbes (Karyn Gibson)

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MPI compliance director Dean Baigent says it is important recreational fishers fish responsibly and play their part to conserve the resource.

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Maurice Barnes is playing Ronald Harvey, an old ham actor who likes a tipple and who takes the role of the bishop in the Murder Mystery weekend while Sarah Wilson-Coutts plays Freda Andrews, a guest at the vicarage.

Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist runs from January 21 to 26 at the Open Stage Theatre at Hagley Community College in Christchurch. Bookings phone 03 338 4699 or visit www.riccartonplayers.co.nz.

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Medical Centre patience pays offu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

After years in the planning and construction the new Darfield Medical Centre has finally opened its doors.

Medical centre lessee Dr Johan Vlok said the new building could not compare with the old one which had become dilapidated over the last few years while the new centre was in the final planning stages.

“It’s a fantastic medical centre. It has a lovely feel for patients and staff alike. This will be one of the best medical centres in the region, its design and layout,” Dr Vlok said.

Practice Manager Nancy Dimmock described the building as modern, purpose built and well insulated.

“It’s functional. It’s better organised and there’s somewhere for everything,” Ms Dimmock said.

The centre has four consulting rooms, two nurses’ treatment rooms, a large utility area and a central hub designed for nurses and reception staff.The building was constructed on the

p Staff at the new purpose built Darfield Medical Centre gather in the reception area

Darfield Hospital grounds and is owned by Selwyn District Council. Ms Dimmock said the old medical centre was built in the 1940s by well-known Darfield builder Trevor Holland and used as a home.

In 1958 Dr Dennis Eason bought the building, lived and worked in it, adding two doctors’ consulting rooms. The building was later sold to the council and continued to be modified over the years.

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When she was around eight years old Kimberly got her first pony and began formal riding lessons when she was ten. She competed at the local pony club, A&P shows and show jumping events.

“You do get attached to horses. You have your favourites. It’s like people. There’s some you like and there’s some you don’t.”

It was when she was at school at Villa Maria College that she decided to follow in her father’s footstep and become a harness racer. She enrolled in the National Certificate of Equine, a compulsory course for those wanting to enter the harness racing industry. In six months Kimberly hopes to have completed her Level Four certificate.

Kimberly had always helped out around her father and uncle’s stables, Premier Stables in West Melton. In 2012 Kimberly began working for Mark Purdon in Rolleston as a stable hand. She got her trial licence and began driving at trials. The following year Kimberly went to work for

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“Dad and Tim thought it was best for me to go to other places and get experience in the way others do things. I had to do things for myself. Not be babied and sheltered.”

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Avoiding the back to work bluesu by Sophia Graham

The sun is shining tantalisingly just outside the window, and you’ve barely had time to brush the sand off your feet. Hard as it is to believe, it’s time to sit back at your desk and tackle your overflowing email inbox.

busy during that time they don’t get a chance to properly relax, take a breath, and recharge their batteries.

“Too many of us dive straight back into work instead of gently easing ourselves back into the swing of things.

“We feel sad that our holiday is over, and don’t take the time to adjust to different sleeping and eating patterns that often change over the holidays. When we do this, we quickly start to feel exhausted, stressed, and depressed.”

Ms Clements says ‘back to work blues’ can come in many forms.

“Some people feel disorientated and have a go-slow attitude. Others lose motivation for their work, or feel resentful about having to return.

“On top of that, many people feel irritable, find themselves in a bad mood, or even suffer headaches or other physical manifestations of stress.

“One way of alleviating the pressure of back to work blues is to have something to look forward to — like booking in your next holiday, usually, that will be enough to help you to focus, think positively about the future, and reduce your current feelings of stress about work.”

The Mental Health Foundation has the following tips to reduce back to work blues:

p Mental Health Foundation chief executive Judi Clements recommends easing back into work after the Christmas break

• Take the first two days slowly — Reply to emails, catch up on phone calls and then head home for some R&R. Plunging straight back into the thick of things will only increase your stress levels.

• Create a harmonious work environment — Organise your workspace; have something personal that you like, or photos of friends and family on your desk. Set a favourite picture as your screen saver.

• Think about your personal growth — Do you have any skills that you would like to develop further? Why not enrol in a learning course this year? It doesn’t have to be work related.

• Review your job — Is it still fulfilling your needs and does it still challenge you? Ask your manager for a job review. Speak about your wants and needs for the role. Discuss any areas of work you are finding difficult.

• Take time out — Make sure you have at least 15 minutes a day to yourself. Go for a short walk or read a bit of a good book.

• Get organised — Get up earlier so you don’t have to rush. Set aside time for processing emails — break large projects into small steps.

• After work activities — It’s summer, so enjoy the light-filled evenings,

arrange sporting or social activities with friends and family so you have something to look forward to after work or at weekends.

• Look after yourself — Get more sleep, take part in more physical activity and eat better this year. It will help you to think more clearly and to feel less stressed and more relaxed.

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Fire restrictions to be setFire restriction controls in Selwyn will now be set by ward allowing restrictions to be more closely linked to identified fire risks in different parts of the district.

The change has been introduced following a review of the Selwyn district’s current Fire Plan, which sets out the measures the Selwyn District Council uses to help manage and control rural fires.

Previously restricted or prohibited fire seasons have only been able to be introduced across the whole of the district.

“Selwyn is a large district and covers over 2,400 square miles, running from the Southern Alps to the coast and fire risk and rainfall levels can vary greatly from one area to another,” Selwyn Principal Rural Fire Officer Wilson Brown said.

“This change will mean that we can introduce a restricted or prohibited fire season in one part of the district while

not imposing unnecessary restrictions on burning in areas of the district where the fire risk is low.

“This will enable farmers to carry out stubble residue burning, a normal part of farming activity, in areas where it is safe to do so,” Mr Brown said.

Fire risk is assessed through a fire build-up index which looks at a range of factors including weather conditions and how dry vegetation is to determine the likelihood of fires starting and the difficulty of controlling fires once they have started.

The index is monitored on a daily basis.

Mt Brown said that if there is a high fire risk across the whole of Selwyn, then district wide restrictions can still be introduced.

Scottish doctor calls New Zealand homeu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

When Scottish doctor Helen McGregor agreed to accompany her newly-wed husband to New Zealand for a year she had no idea how much she would come to love the place.

The general practitioner has spent the last year working at the Darfield Medical Centre while her husband, Dr Matthew Leeman, completed a Fellowship at Christchurch Public Hospital.

“We’d only been married two months before we came out here. We feel more at home here than we did at home,” Dr McGregor said.

Dr McGregor had completed a Fellowship in rural medicine before coming to New Zealand and so was interested in being in a country practice.

“It’s been amazing. I’ve worked in a few practices and Darfield is the nicest place I’ve worked in. The patients are the best of a bunch. They’re a delight. It’s an honour to have looked after them.”

The couple will soon go back to Scotland for several months, but will then return to New Zealand for another year while Dr McGregor’s husband takes up a fixed term contract as a consultant surgeon in Dunedin.

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9 FebruaryRolleston Environtown Market Second hand books, music and puzzles on sale from 10am–1pm, Rolleston Square car park.

12 FebruaryPrebbleton Family Picnic in the Park A variety of children’s entertainment and fun activities at Prebbleton Domain from 5.30–7.30pm. If wet, at Prebbleton Hall.

21 FebruaryLake Crichton Series Triathlon and Duathlon Long and short course distances. Enter as a team or individual. Search www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz

22–23 FebruarySelwyn Relay for Life Enter a team or come as a supporter. At Rolleston Reserve, search www.relayforlife.org.nz

23 FebruaryMalvern Fun Run, Walk and Bike From Darfield Domain, various distances and a children’s obstacle course too. Details at www.sportsground.co.nz/malvernfunrun

24 FebruaryWeedons Summer Stampede 5km run or walk and 12km run. Search www.weedonssummerstampede.co.nz

Selwyn Pools and LibrariesSelwyn Aquatic CentreMonday–Friday 6am to 9pm Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays 8am to 8pm

Darfield PoolOpen every day 1 to 7pm

Southbridge PoolOpen every day 2 to 7pm

Selwyn Libraries Monday–Friday 8.30am to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm Some late nights offered – see www.selwynlibrary.co.nz

Summer Skate JamsLive music, free equipment hire, spot prizes and BBQ. Join the summer fun from 4–6pm (unless stated otherwise) at these various venues.

19 Feb Darfield Skate Park

26 Feb Lincoln New World 2 Mar Rolleston Skate Park 12–2pm5 Mar Leeston Skate Park12 Mar Prebbleton Skate Jam, All Saints Church Car Park19 Mar Rolleston Skate Park26 Mar Tai Tapu School

23 JanuaryLeeston Family Picnic in the Park Fun-filled family entertainment and activities at Leeston Domain from 5.30–7.30pm. Bring your picnic tea and rug. If wet, at Leeston RFC.

25 JanuarySt Pauls Anglican Church Fun Day Family games, relays and fun activities in the church grounds on West Melton Road from 3–7pm.

26 JanuarySouthbridge Pool Party Take on the inflatable challenge, enjoy water games and more. From 2–4pm on High Street, Southbridge.

29 January Springston Family Picnic in the Park Enjoy a relaxed evening out with children’s pony rides, face painting, bouncy castle and more. At Springston South Reserve from 5.30–7.30pm. If wet, at Associated Sport Rooms on site.

30 January Dunsandel Family Picnic in the Park Fun-filled family entertainment and activities at Dunsandel Domain from 5.30–7.30pm. If wet, at Dunsandel Sports Hall.

31 January Lake Crichton Series Triathlon and Duathlon Long and short course distances. Enter as a team or individual. Search www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz

2 February Darfield Pool Party Take on the inflatable challenge, enjoy water games and more at Darfield Pool, Ross Street from 2-4pm. On rain or shine.

3 February Term Recreation Programmes at Lincoln Events Centre and Rolleston Community Centre Most 2014 programmes restart this week. Search www.selwyn.govt.nz/lec and www.selwyn.govt.nz/rcc for the full programme.

Summer in SelwynThis summer enjoy the fun-filled events happening on your doorstep in Selwyn.

There’s something for all ages and tastes and many events are free.

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14 MarchLake Crichton Series Triathlon and Duathlon Long and short course distances. Enter as a team or individual. Search www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz

Get Outdoors

The Selwyn District is home to over 100 walking and biking tracks. Many are set in spectacular locations like Arthurs Pass, Lake Coleridge and the Rakaia Gorge. For information search www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz

There are also over 180 reserves and playgrounds in Selwyn so visit a different play area these holidays. For younger children try the new playground including flying foxes off Poulter Road in Lincoln. Older children will enjoy the skate park, basketball hoops and soccer goals at Darfield’s Westview Park. Osbourne Park off Drain Road in Doyleston has a BMX track and a play area for children too.

Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the information in this calendar is correct at time of printing, Selwyn District Council accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies in the details in this calendar.


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We hope that you had a lovely Christmas break and managed to enjoy some sunshine and quality time with family and friends.

As we get back to the daily grind there are still things to do in the garden. With the temperatures yet to reach their peak, water conservation is getting to be vital. South Hort stocks a variety of barks suitable for mulching, with differing looks to suit a variety of gardens. We recommend a good 10cm layer of the bark to get the best results. How do you choose which bark to get? Most barks have the same properties, but a lot will depend on what you like the look of. We suggest you have a look at our website www.intelligro.co.nz to see what we have to offer, or alternatively come to our store at 1394 Main South Road and speak with our sales team.

Watering is going to be vital with the soils drying out faster at this time of year. Early morning or late evening are the best times to water as this reduces the amount of evaporation. Raised garden beds will need frequent watering due to their generally shallower water reservoir. If you find it is drying out too fast, talk with our helpful sales team about how you can combat that with a good quality product.

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Invest in your roots by doing the ground work before planting. Blend in bags of sheep pellets, tomato mix and tomato food. This will ensure your plants get off to the best possible start.

When watering, it is better to water well every second or third day, rather than a little every day.

Use a seaweed liquid feed and drench your tomatoes once a fortnight. This gives the plants a boost, promotes healthy vigorous growth and increases harvesting capacity.

Make sure your garden is friendly to bees and insects. They do a wonderful job at pollinating tomatoes.

Be mindful particularly when growing tomatoes in a glasshouse where wind can’t really do the job.

Ensure your tomatoes have a good support network. Tomatoes need staking to support the heavy stems of fruit. The trick is to put the stake in the ground or soil before planting where possible.

Follow these tips and you should be in for a great crop of this delicious red fruit.

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tomatoes and bake on a medium heat until tomato skins start to come away from the flesh, which is soft when touched.

Halve the French stick and cover with olive all. Bake in the oven until golden and crunchy.

Thinly slice halloumi cheese and fry in a pan on medium heat until lightly browned.

Arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and place warm tomatoes, crumbled pieces of halloumi and basil leaves on top. Season with freshly ground rock salt and black pepper.

Enjoy this lovely light summer meal with a glass of your favourite wine.

This easy yet delicious summer tomato salad is quick to prepare and delicious to eat. You can serve it as a meat-free main, or as a side to fish or chicken.

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As research has shown too many houses in New Zealand are cold and damp, but the answer is not to go blasting more heat in as that’s too costly, both financially and environmentally.

The answer is to reduce dampness, then insulate and draught proof as much as possible so that moderate heating will keep the house cosy and warm.

Information on achieving this is available from independent organisations, government agencies, and commercial operators. All have their part to play. Independent organisations

Consumer and BRANZ

Consumer is funded independently — we don’t have commercial or political ties. So the advice you get isn’t ‘loaded’. But that means we have to charge for providing information. We have to survive financially.

BRANZ receives a levy on building consents, which it uses to promote, fund and report on building-related science and research.

Consumer’s information is aimed at householders. BRANZ publications, which are orientated to the building industry, are more technical — but they can be a good source of specific information on topics such as insulation or windows. Community Energy Network

Consists of independent non-profit energy trusts and is establishing a national network of energy advice centres. The first energy-advice centres are underway in Wellington, Auckland

and Canterbury, with more planned. Their emphasis is on improving the energy performance of existing homes.

Advice is predominantly free. The advice centres are funded by grants from central and local government, and other sources. Advice centres can found via www.communityenergy.org.nz. Eco Design Advisors

Eco Design Advisors (EDA) services are another initiative made possible by central (through the Ministry for the Environment and EECA) as well as local government funding.

These have been set up in eight local-authority areas (Waitakere, Auckland, North Shore, Hamilton, Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, and Queenstown) and are supported by BRANZ.

The Eco Design Advisors take a broader approach than the Community Energy Network — they cover the design of new houses as well as planned alterations or renovations. They also look at water use, material selection and recovery and at transport planning. Their advice is free.

These networks of advisors are expanding. We hope they will cover the whole country. There’s a lot of work to be done. If you’re in an area that’s not yet covered by one of them, contact the Community Energy Network. It may be able to help with contacts in your area.

What’s good about these programmes is they offer an independent personalised service that can cut though time-consuming searching — and the resulting information-overload.Useful websites: • www.eeca.govt.nz • www.energywise.govt.nz • www.dbh.govt.nz • www.smarterhomes.org.nz • www.ecan.govt.nz

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Notice is hereby given that the previously advertised Restricted Fire Season, which extended over the Plains area of the Selwyn District, is lifted as from 6am Monday 13 January 2014.

Fires may now be lit in the open air without a Fire Permit. Restrictions may be reimposed at a later date if changed weather conditions create a potentially dangerous fire situation.

All residents are requested to take care when lighting open fires and are reminded that legal liability for costs associated in fighting an uncontrolled fire lie with the person lighting the fire.

Before lighting an open fire, due attention must be given to weather conditions, adequacy of firebreaks, and the patrolling of fires until completely out, and it is requested that fires not be lit after dark.

Notes: 1. A permanent Restricted Fire Season remains in place for the Hill and

High Country of the District.

2. Property owners are reminded that for the Department of Conservation Estate and Fire Control Areas, fire control measures are in place all year and that organisation should be contacted for a Fire Permit prior to any burning.

3. No fires may be lit in residential areas without a Resource Consent from Environmental Canterbury.

W J BrownPrincipal Rural Fire Officer

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Removing those unwanted and unsightly stainsu by Article supplied by www.consumer.org.nz

Some stains come at just the wrong time, late at night and you have run out of your favourite and often expensive commercial cleaner.

Here are a few tips on how to get rid of those unwanted stains with products you may well have in your cupboards, and if you don’t, pick them up next time you are at the supermarket.

Immediate response is the key to successful stain removal — keep these home remedies handy.

• Talcum powder — to soak up excess moisture

• An enzyme detergent — most laundry detergent powders contain enzymes

• Ammonia — you’ll find cloudy ammonia in supermarkets

• White vinegar • Chlorine bleach • Glycerine • An alcohol-based solvent such as meths

• A fat/oil solvent — turps, white spirits or kerosene

• A carpet spot cleaner for carpets or rugs

Common household stain removersBleach kills mildew and mould and

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Dealing with rural wasteA recent study commissioned by Environment Canterbury has found that while most farmers surveyed were aware of rural waste issues and showed a willingness to do the right thing, the majority still used traditional methods for the disposal of their waste.

people continue to do what they’ve always done in the past, and because the provision of rural waste services is generally poor.

“More than half of those surveyed felt there was definitely room for improvement in the way they managed their wastes. However they did feel it was not just their responsibility to improve things,” said Mr Taylor.

“They want to see a more collective and collaborative approach to dealing with rural waste, such as manufacturers having more accountability for taking back their products and for district councils and waste companies to improve their waste recovery operations outside urban centres. They also wanted more information on what recycling and disposal options are currently available to them.’’

Mr Taylor says most of the participants know about product stewardship schemes such as recycling silage wrap. However, many farmers are confused about how the schemes operate and also cited cost as a barrier to using these schemes.

The study focussed predominantly on non-natural wastes such as scrap metal, treated timber, agrichemicals, plastic wrap as well as demolition and domestic waste. Ninety two per cent of farmers were found to still be using traditional waste disposal methods including burying waste in farm pits, burning it or putting it in bulk store, all of which could potentially have an impact on natural resources including land, air and water.

Canterbury has nearly 9,000 farms covering approximately 2.8 million hectares. Before the study, little was known about the amount of waste generated by these Canterbury farming activities and how this waste is managed. The research shows that

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An average of just under 24 tonnes of total waste is produced annually per farm, including non-natural, organic and domestic wastes.

Although farmers acknowledged that there has been some improvement in the management and disposal of non-natural rural waste in recent years, there is still room for improvement as much of this waste is being retained on farms.

Ken Taylor, Director Investigations and Monitoring, says the main reasons for continuing with traditional methods appear to be a behaviour legacy where

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Peter Yealands, of Yealands Wine Group, won the prestigious title for the 2013 season and will host the field day at the Yealands Estate Winery near Seddon, Marlborough, on Thursday, February 13.

Lincoln University Foundation chairman Ben Todhunter said the informative programme planned for the field day will have practical relevance for farmers and other producers across the primary industries.

“This field day is not just about winemaking, it’s about the clever thinking, entrepreneurship, business strategies and people management that have gone into this business. Participants will get an insight into how

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p The new winery at Yealands Wine Estate near Seddon

Yealands, during a period of only some five years, has become New Zealand’s sixth largest wine exporter, collecting along the way a fistful of industry awards for the wines and for such things as tourism, business achievement, environmental management and sustainability.”

Mr Todhunter said that Yealands justifiably won the Farmer of the Year title for the way they had looked at all aspects of their business, often finding better and more environmentally sustainable ways to do them.

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Test Pumping: This can be undertaken with measurements taken by Orifice Weir, V Notch Weir or electronic flow meter with data loggers and down hole measuring done by electronic pressure transducers. We have our own diesel generator if power is not available on site.

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“Common sense can fly out the car window when families are faced with long, hot journeys on unfamiliar roads,” RWNZ National President Wendy McGowan says.

Rural roads present different conditions from the urban experience. Cars may take longer to stop and handle differently on gravel. Roads can be narrow, with steep faces either side and lack visibility around corners.

“If drivers keep patient and drive to the conditions, then everyone should get to their destinations safely,” Mrs McGowan said.

“Drivers should be on the lookout for other people on the road, even in remote places.

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“Some drivers think it’s OK to drive in the middle of a country road instead of keeping left, or drive faster or slower than they normally would.

“We say the same basic road safety rules apply everywhere. It is just as important to use rear view mirrors and indicators while in the rural environment, as it is on the urban motorway.”

Mrs McGowan said people get frustrated and impatient very quickly when drivers on narrow roads will not pull over because they assume no-one will be behind them.

She said driving on rural roads at night presents its own challenges.

“There’s no street lighting, wandering stock can loom out of the darkness unseen until too late and rocks and other debris may slide onto a rural road and cause an unexpected crash.”

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“Orl werk an’ no play eh Dog,” he yelled. Then ina evening, we had sum good feeds offa barbecue. Even wena Boss an his mate Bob came in frum fishin’ with sum snappa, Mum made shure I had cupla sossagis cooked ona

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Thena Boss sed that ‘orl; good things gotta come to a end’ an’ we packed upa ute ana falcoon, hitcht upa boat trayla and we was soon back ona farm.

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Insecticides, and specifically a group known as neonicotinoids, are a popular target in debates about bee health.

Imidacloprid, the most widespread neonicotinoid, is licenced for use on 140 crops in 120 countries. In New Zealand, it’s applied to seeds such as grass, potatoes, maize and sweetcorn before they’re sowed.

Neonicotinoids work systemically to protect plants from within. Bees encounter these insecticides at trace levels in pollen and nectar. In these circumstances, the level of insecticide is ‘sub-lethal’, that is it won’t kill bees outright. But two high-profile studies have indicated that sub-lethal levels of neonicotinoids may still harm bumblebees and honey bees.

In the first study, UK researchers fed neonicotinoid-laced sugar water to bumblebee colonies. The affected bees produced fewer queens (which means fewer new colonies in the next generation).

The second study comes from France. Researchers there found the tested neonicotinoid befuddled foraging honey bees, making it harder for them to find their way back to the hive. In unfamiliar territory, 32 per cent of affected bees failed to make it home. Reaction to the studies was mixed.

Five neonicotinoids are approved for use here as pesticides or veterinary medicines. Two of them — imidacloprid and thiamethoxam — were at the centre of the English and French studies.

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Barry Foster, President of the National Beekeepers’ Association, says that further research into

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Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am, St Ambrose Sheffield. 9.30am, Trinity Darfield. http://malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.com The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin 03 317 9079.

St Paul’s Anglican — West Melton 10.30am St Columba, Hornby. Bible Study Mondays 7.30pm, Tuesdays 7pm, - Prayer support. Penny 347 8139, Colin & Gail 347 8443.

Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. Union Service & Sunday School 9.30am, Rev J Meredith. Catholic Mass 5.00pm. Contact Secretary Lynette 347 4599 [email protected].

Parish of Hororata Anglican —9.30am St John’s, Hororata. 11.30am St Andrews, Glentunnel www.horortaparish.co.nz Rev Jenni Carter 318 0858.

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. Email: [email protected] Hornby Presbytery.

Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309.

Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am. Pastor available Tuesday 9.30–12.30 Pastor: Daniel Fone, 03 347 7509, Youth Leader: Sage Harris 03 980 2296 Ext 217.

Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Brent Richardson 03 347 4007, Youth leader: Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nz.

Darfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays. Pastor: Paul Cossey, 03 318 8688, Youth Pastor: Sam Broughton 027 223 8345.

Malvern Co-Operating Parish — 9.30am St James, Sheffield.

Glentunnel Chapel — Sunday 10.30am Worship & Communion, 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548. www.glentunnel.org.nz.

Mountain View Community Church — 17 North Terrace, Darfield Sunday Service 6.30pm, Prayer 6.00pm, Pastors: Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340.

Rolleston Church — 10am Family Service. 7pm Rolleston Encounter. Cornerstone Kids during morning service. Cornerstone Youth in the Lounge Friday 7-9pm All meetings held at the Rolleston Community Centre, 94 Rolleston Drive, Administration contact: Nikki @ 03 347 8716 [email protected]. www.rollestonchurch.co.nz

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Ph 03 318 8609 [email protected]

SERVICES LTDSERVICES LTD

• Pump out septic tanks/Grease traps• Service contracts/Maintenance

reports• Bulk sludge removal/Dewatering• Hire Portable loos• Waterblasting & Camera

Investigations

FAIRBRASS BUILDERS LTDRODNEY & JOHN

TM

• New Houses • Alterations

PHONE: 03 318 3778 or 027 446 7092


Licensed Building Practitioner

Registered MasterBuilder

darfield applianceDaily Onsite Sales & Servicing

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands• Washing Machines • Ovens• Dryers • Dishwashers• Cooktops• Washing Machine Hire (from $8/wk)

OXFORD APPLIANCESMurray Dawson

Reg’d Service Technician027 226 3898

Trades

mini - TRIMHedge trimming in Canterbury• Half size tractor for easier access• Up to 6m height• Topped at 5m or less

Call Don on:021 066 3011

TTElElEctric ltdBBrian’s

at kirwEE

Brian RowerEgistErEd ElEctrician

Phone 03 318 1928 • Mobile 027 251 0151

Builder Available for:• Farm Buildings• All other types of general

Building undertaken

MALCOLM LANG BUILDER03 317 9183 OR 027 437 6406

PLUS !!You will get

a lifetime guarantee on installation

need carPet?

cHeaPerMy

On-the-Floor Price

will be

cHeaPer

In HOMe SaMPLe SerVIceAlan Roberts

carPet InStaLLatIOnS021 227 2080 or Oxford 03 312 4902

STOP BIRDSleaves, snow, hail & vermin

from blocking up your spoutingGum Leaf gutter guard has been proven on 1,000’s of homes across Aus-tralia & New Zealand over the last 12 years. Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with unique patented louvre which will even keep out pine needles. Will not rust or sag with age or load.

Colour matched to your existing roof colour. 10 Year warranty for total peace of mind.

Call Rohan Rudd for a no-obligation assessment and quoteAny time, any day except Sunday

0800 486 532 www.gumleaf.co.nz

GumLeaf

Property Maintenance

CHIMNEY SWEEP. Servicing the Selwyn district. Weekends a speciality. Phone Rodney Carr 03 324 2999 a/h.

MALVERN WASTE SOLUTIONS, rubbish and recycling, domestic, commercial, skip hire, functions, locally owned and operated. Phone 03 318 7407. www.mws.co.nz.


Carpenters, Labourers, Welders, Roofers, Concrete Workers, Hammerhands

Structure Wise are a Canterbury Construction Company specialising in Farm, Industrial and Commercial Buildings located in Leeston and servicing Canterbury and further afield. Due to our Innovative Design and Build, there is an increased demand for our services and we are looking at exciting years ahead. If you would like to join our team and have experience in any of the above then we are keen to see your CV and talk with you. We offer excellent remuneration packages and a great working environment to the successful candidates.

Please forward your CV to [email protected] or phone our office on 03 324 3392 and ask for Karyn (between 9am and 2.30pm).

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

StructureWiseDESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Situations VacantEXPERIENCED EXCAVATOR/OPERATOR required. Due to expansion, Cullen Earthworks Ltd are seeking an experienced person with Class 5 licence and TWR certification. We require a hard working, fit and proactive person to operate various machinery. Pay rate will be based on experience. Ring Mark 03 347 7377.

DARFIELD COLLISION REPAIRS LTD

For all your panel & paint requirements

1 CARDALE STREET, DARFIELDp: 03 318 8180f: 03 318 8653

m: 027 318 8012e: [email protected]

PANEL BEATER REQUIRED We have a full time position available in our small,

but busy, rural Collision Repair Shop. We require someone that is qualified, ideally has a minimum of two years experience, and

although likes to work in a small team is happy to work unsupervised.

For further information or to apply please phone Stu on 021 031 0930 or 03 318 8180, or email a cover letter and CV to [email protected]

To LetFARM COTTAGE available to rent for 6–12 months. Hororata area, 3 bedrooms. Phone 027 483 2278.

ONE BEDROOM UNIT, central Darfield, $220 per week, includes power. Phone 027 423 7365.

Work WantedHOUSE CLEANING Reliable and honest woman looking for house cleaning. Fully experienced in this field with many years experience. Please phone Della on 021 066 6052 or text your phone no.

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smart homes for busy people



smart homes for busy peopleGenius Homes is a South Island owned and operated building firm with many years of experience amongst our qualified staff and management team.

All plans ©2013 Genius Homes. Pricing listed is including GST and subject to change. Prices exclude delivery & site works.

Euro 72 sqm (12m x 6m)Modern mono pitch style with 2 bedrooms.

Oxford II 92.8 sqm (12.9m x 7.2m)Great value! 3 bedrooms, back entrance into laundryGreat value! 3 bedrooms, back entrance into laundryGreat value! 3 bedrooms, back entrance into laundry

Huxley 135 sqm (17.4m x 7.8m)4 bedrooms, with full length deck & twin gable front

Call us today for more information!

Freephone 0800 522 225 www.geniushomes.co.nz

New homes made easyGenius make getting a new home quicker & easier. Genius prefabricated homes are built in a super efficient production line by our qualified and experienced tradesmen. Once complete they are delivered to your site.

Built on our site then delivered to yours!

Our strict supervision ensures you receive a high quality low maintenance home constructed to the highest standards from the finest materials. We also offer quick build times!

We’ll make the whole process easier & quicker!

Full Project ManagementYou needn’t be daunted by the prospect of building. At Genius Homes we go over every detail with you carefully before construction starts to ensure you have peace of mind.

We manage the consents!

Choose your design, colour & fitting options then sit back, relax & let us get on with building your new home. We will submit the necessary documents to councils & keep you in touch with progress regularly.





Delivered to your site complete & hassle free!

Genius Homes are prefabricated in their efficient factory production line and then transported by truck to your site!

Genius Homes offer a full design & build service, or you can choose from one of their existing plans.

Genius build homes with strong steel sub-frames and quality timber wall frames & trusses.

Finished complete with insulation, double glazing, electrical & plumbing fittings ready to go!

Genius Homes feature modern bathroom & kitchens - choose your colours & fittings.

Built in a super efficient production line then transported to your site once complete!

Built on our site then delivered to yours! Competitive pricing & fast build times

The Record, January 15 2014

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