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Mr James, a former Malvern A&P Association president, was confirmed as president of the 154th Canterbury A&P Show in front of outgoing president Nicky Hutchinson and association members at the association’s AGM in March.

“It means a lot to be president of the Canterbury A&P Association,” Mr James said.

Farmer takes show reins

“We host the largest and most prestigious show in the country – it really is the pinnacle of the A&P movement.

“Having been involved from a young age with my family and seeing my own children take part over the years just makes this even more special.”

Mr James’ involvement with the show began as a schoolboy when he

started showing beef cattle and wool at Canterbury and other local shows with his family. Along with exhibiting at shows his whole life, his commitment as a volunteer has been impressive.

At age 18 Mr James joined the Malvern A&P Association committee before going on to be president of that association in 2001.

Selwyn farmer Warrick James, far right, with his children Duncan and Phoebe, and their Oxford A&P Show reserve champion Benmore Harri, will take over the reins of the 2016 Canterbury A&P Show.

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Youth for lifeYouth advocate George Steele has been presented with life membership to the Selwyn Youth Council.

Explore Selwyn this summer There’s plenty to do and see in Selwyn this summer.

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thousand turning up to enjoy the day.“There was really a lot going on all

around Lincoln, so it was quite hard to get an exact number of those who turned up

“It was really great to be able to hold the parade this year after last year’s event was cancelled due to

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main street we also had and Christmas market behind the library which proved very popular and had a great feel to it. Also this year we had a junior buskers competition which was a real hit.”

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Mr Claus has been making his presence felt across the district and was most recently spotted at the Lincoln Xmas Parade held along the main street of the Selwyn township.

One of the organisers of the event Geoff Malcolm said the turnout was on a par with previous years with several

by Kent Caddick

Christmas has officially arrived in Selwyn with Santa Claus dropping in to get residents into the spirit of the festive season.

Santa and his little helpers arrive in Lincoln to kick off the festive season. Clockwise: Santa, Maggie Poff, Ehren Sturgess, Hunter Smith and Carter Meaclem. Photo by Peter Walker.

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“Demand for our services has never been greater and as a charity we rely on the generosity of the communities we serve. We never take their trust and support for granted,” St John chief executive Peter Bradley.

He said it costs more than $180,000 to buy a fully equipped yellow ambulance, while an advanced life support defibrillator is worth around $40,000 and a Stryker ambulance

St John appealCollectors will be out in force in Selwyn this week for the annual St John Appeal, and the ambulance service charity is asking residents to help them buy more ambulances and lifesaving equipment.

stretcher $15,000. “Emergency health care has

developed significantly in recent years and it’s imperative St John continues to raise funds for the latest equipment and ambulances so we can provide quality care for our patients,” Mr Bradley said.

“Every contribution will help us make a difference in the community.”

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Proceeds from this year’s Pink Ribbon Breakfasts will go towards breast cancer research, with a focus on support for clinical trials, immunotherapies, preventing the spread of cancer, improving clinical practice for better patient outcomes, and treatments for advanced breast cancer.

Chelsea Winter said she is honoured to be fronting the 2016 Pink Ribbon Breakfast Campaign.

“Food, friends and fundraising for a good cause, what's not to love?” she said.

“It's amazing to be promoting awareness for what is such a fantastic initiative on many levels. I encourage everyone to get involved and host a breakfast.”

Evangelia Henderson, chief executive at the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation said the funds raised will help make up for the dire shortfall in dollars available for research in New Zealand.

“We have top-notch researchers working in the hottest areas of cancer research, such as vaccines and immunotherapy, but often there’s simply not enough money to take their work forward to a stage where patients

Pink Ribbon breakfastCelebrity cook and author Chelsea Winter is encouraging Selwyn residents to invite their friends to breakfast in May, to raise funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

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The new Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) introduced by central government is aimed at reducing the number of deaths and injury caused at work and follows on from a number of high profile health and safety incidents including the Pike River mining disaster in which 29 miners were killed.

Council chief executive David Ward said council is working with around 70 council related organisations and individuals, from district councillors and community boards to township, halls and reserves committees.

“In my view the changes were needed,” Mr Ward said.

“We have been pleased with the response we have had to the briefings

New health and safety law takes effectby Kent Caddick

The Selwyn District Council is holding a series of workshops and undertaking site visits to ensure council organisations understand new health and safety legislation which comes into force this week.

we have already held, they have been well attended, and we are holding more as well as undertaking site visits.

“We have already visited the Paparua intake and over the coming weeks will be visiting other facilities such as the waste water treatment plant, recovery park, aquatic centre and Lincoln Events Centre.

“The main purpose of the site visits is to assess risk and to ensure the processes we already have in place are fit for purpose.”

Mr Ward said the new legislation ensures that everyone has a role to play in ensuring health and safety at work.

“We can all help to identify hazards in the workplace and develop procedures

to mitigate those hazards.”One of the key aspects of the new

legislation is the creation of a new duty holder, known as a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), which applies to both commercial entities and voluntary organisations.

Among the due diligence obligations of a PCBU is to keep up to date with health and safety matters, understand the natures and risks of the undertaking, ensure there are appropriate resources and processes to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety, and to ensure there are appropriate reporting and investigation processes in place.

Anyone wanting further information on the new legislation and how it impacts on

them should go to www.worksafe.govt.nz to ensure they are fully aware of the obligations under the new legislation.

Signs like this one at the recent Oxford A&P Show will become common around Selwyn events following the introduction of new health and safety legislation.

Enduro is a motorcycling event run on courses which are mostly off-road and consist of many different obstacles and riding challenges.

After the two opening rounds of the National Enduro Series held in Christchurch and Mosgiel recently, brothers Hamish and Angus Macdonald from West Melton have emerged as leading contenders for overall and class titles.

In round one held in Greta Valley in North Canterbury 17-year-old Hamish delivered consistent terrain times, holding off more seasoned North Island riders to take out the overall win as well as a win in the expert open 4 stroke class.

Older brother Angus (18) also won his class at Greta Valley and finished in the top five overall.

At the second round in Berwick Forest near Mosgiel, Hamish finished in second spot overall and first in his class while Angus placed second in his class but troubles in a terrain test pushed him out

Carving it up in the enduro worldby Kent Caddick

Two West Melton brothers are carving out a name for themselves in the growing sport of enduro.

The Leeston Fete, which is organised by the Leeston Business Association’s events committee, will be held on Saturday, April 16 from 10am, along High Street.

“Last year was a huge success with thousands of people attending the event, which showcased over 100 stalls ranging from unique handcrafts, exquisite adults’ and children's clothing, jewellery, antiques and collectables, and this year will exceed this,” one of the organisers Kath Methink said.

“There is a fun area specifically

of contention for a top five overall finish.After the two rounds Hamish has a

share of first place in the overall title race and leads his class while Angus is in first equal place in his class and is in seventh place overall.

Leeston Fete on againOne of the most eagerly anticipated events on the Leeston social calender, the Fete Day, is on again this month.

catering for children’s entertainment including a bouncy castle, face painting, clowns and water walkers.

“We are also have live entertainment in an area where you can sit and relax and think about your next purchase prospects.

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That same year he joined the general committee of the Canterbury A&P Association starting as youth section convenor.

Mr James then went on to head the Beef Cattle committee and later became chair of the entire cattle committee encompassing beef, cattle, alpaca and more recently the popular Heartland Bank young auctioneers competition. He has also taken a keen interest in supporting the woodchopping section of the show in recent times. Mr James, along with wife CeCe and their three young adult children Phoebe, Duncan and Bridget, call ‘Flagpole’ in the Selwyn Gorge home.

The family moved to the 1300-hectare hill country property running sheep, beef and a carbon forest in 2010. They have a Limousin cattle and Perendale sheep stud named ‘Ben More’ after the station at Springfield where Mr James grew up.

Running the family business along with his president’s duties will make for a busy year for Mr James with board meetings, sub-committee meetings, general committee meetings, association events and working bees all on the cards over the next 12 months.

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“I’m very lucky to have the support of my wife and children who are ready and willing to take on extra duties both at the Show and on the farm to help with the workload over the coming year.”

He said continuing to grow youth sections and finding ways to involve commercial farmers in the show are both top priorities.

“The RAS Youth Steer Competition was introduced in 2015 and is a great way to involve young people that are not part of a stud.

“Looking to the future we hope to extend this even further as we investigate ways to incorporate commercial farming exhibits in the sheep and cattle sections at the show.

“It’s all about the association evolving with the industry and finding ways to get rural people from all parts of the sector involved and engaged with the show.

“This can only benefit the show as the rural element is the backbone of this fantastic event. It’s what keeps bringing our urban counterparts back year after year and that’s what we all love most about this show - the country comes to town and the whole community gets together to celebrate the best this region has to offer.”

New Canterbury A&P Association president Warrick James, right, presents an award at the Oxford A&P Show.

What’s up in April

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New Zealand Red Cross will hold this workshop, to help people understand what happens mentally, emotionally and socially when individuals and communities experience disasters. We look at how the quakes have affected how we think and feel, the workshops enable people to get together and connect; to talk and to listen to others. They provide practical strategies, tips and tools on how we can improve and maintain our wellbeing when we’re under stress. April 20th from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.Asthma awareness

Tuesday 3rd May is Asthma Awareness Day. At 7pm we will be fortunate to have Teresa Chalecki, CanBreathe Nurse Manager, discussing the fact that it can occur at any age. Asthma affects about 1 in 7 children and 1 in 9 adults in New Zealand.

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The event, which is held every two years, is run by the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade as a fundraiser and this year funds will be used to improve communication equipment and upgrade their defibrillator.

Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Nev Croy said they have yet to finalise their accounts but the numbers attending seemed to be on par with previous years.

“We were really happy with the day

Wings over Darfieldby Kent Caddick

A flyover by a WWII Spitfire and Mustang was one of the highlights of this year’s Wheels and Wings events in Darfield on Sunday.

and appreciative of all the people who brought their planes and cars to the event.

“We also had some great support from other volunteer fire brigades like Kirwee and Coalgate who really helped with making the day run smoothly.”

Mr Croy said there were a number of demonstrations from fire crews which kept the crowd entertained while the new crash tender from Christchurch airport put on a great display.

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It enables businesses to develop product prototypes for market validation, trial new equipment, carry out scale-up trial work and sample manufacture in 20L to 200L batch sizes, conduct process development and improvement, and validate quality systems.

Lincoln’s Business Development Manager Dr Samuel Yu said the facility can help businesses and entrepreneurs to accelerate their food innovation,

Food development facility on campusThose looking to be innovative with their food are wanted at the FoodSouth food development pilot plant on the Lincoln University campus.

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To help alleviate the stress, and to make the holidays an enjoyable experience for all, the Selwyn Parenting Network has put together some great tips for surviving the holidays.

• Slow down over the holidays. Expect errands to take longer, not only are the kids going to take longer to get there but the shops are busier. Take time to make errand outings fun for the kids such as going to the bank can be a great experience to learn about where money can go to be saved.

• Write a calendar of events and stick to it. If you and the children take time at the beginning of the holiday to write down all the things you want to achieve you will have it visual on the calendar. Children can then see when it is THEIR time and it makes them more patient when it is YOUR time.

• Talk to friends or look up local OSCAR programmes to get ideas on what to do. Local things save on petrol and they don’t have to cost money. A local picnic, bike tracks, water courses and playgrounds are a great hit for a few hours of outside time.

Surviving the school holidaysWhile spending time with your children is one of life’s delights it can also be stressful, especially when it comes to school holidays.

• Child swap. Be brash, ask friends for play dates and plan the reciprocal play date. Be open and honest with the parent. Ensure you are not always the host. Children with friends over are often entertained in non-organised play which is great.

• OSCAR programmes are flexible and you can book one day or a full week. It gives the kids great experiences and you some much needed rest and relaxation. Do some research, involve the kids in this.

• Google places of interest, find out what kids are expected to see, study the topics so the children can learn from their experiences.

• Give the kids a holiday scrapbook. They can add photos, pamphlets, pictures they have drawn, even newspaper clippings. Collect tickets and any little memorabilia for the books.

• Introduce an end of term celebration tradition, such as taking them out for an ice-cream sundae on the last day of school.

• Start a Holiday Jar. The kids can write their ideas on slips of paper and put in, make sure there are some low-cost or no-cost ideas too.

• Break the day into three – morning, afternoon and evening. The children

Keeping the kids entertained over the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful.

For more parenting tips, advice and resources go to the Selwyn Parenting Network website: www.selwynparentingnetwork.org.nz.

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• Let the kids create the menu for a day. This can be interesting.


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The exhibition recognises excellence in wool growing and aims to showcase quality fleeces produced by wool growers from throughout New Zealand.

In 2016, the 46th National Golden Fleece Exhibition is being held in Oxford, hosted by the Oxford A&P Association on Thursday, April 21.

In addition to the fleeces, this year’s event will feature displays by local businesses which are producing innovative products made from New Zealand wool.

“We are committed to putting on a top class event to foster and recognise excellence in New Zealand wool production,” Oxford A&P Association’s Golden Fleece convenor Guy Kelland said.

“The success of the exhibition relies on the support of growers in entering their best fleeces. There are a number of different breed classes designed to showcase the merits of the various wool types.

“We are keen to hold a strong competition with entries across a

National Golden Fleece exhibitionFor the past 46 years the Royal A&P Society New Zealand (RAS) has been conducting the annual National Golden Fleece Exhibition.

range of breeds and there will be some fantastic prizes and prize money on offer.”

RAS President John Grigg said the Golden Fleece is a competition that encourages and recognises excellence in agriculture.

“As the national body of the A&P Showing movement, the RAS strives to create recognition for its members through providing complementary events such as the Golden Fleece Exhibition, which add on and enhance the showing movement in its entirety.

“The exhibition has been steadily growing throughout the years and past host associations have created a very solid base for the current host, Oxford A&P Association, to work from.

“However congratulations must go to Guy Kelland, Christine Roberts and their team, they have done a fabulous job in promoting the exhibition and raising the bar.

“Last year over 170 prime fleeces were entered. At this time it is too early to tell what the total number of fleeces

entered will be, but the Oxford team are confident they can come close to matching last year’s entries.”

Previously the exhibition has been divided into two sections – fine wools and strong wools with 21 classes and 18 classes respectively.

This year, due to their growing popularity, black and coloured fleeces have been added to the mix so there will be three sections for fleeces to be entered into.

2016 National Golden Fleece Exhibition hosted by the Oxford A&P Association When: Thursday, April 21Where: GP Hall, Oxford Showgrounds, 26 Bay Road, Oxford.

Programme2.30pm: Event opens for viewing – displays, stalls, working exhibits 3pm: Fashion presentation 4pm: Junior Judging – Fleece5.15pm: Presentation of Prizes and Awards6pm: Evening function with guest speaker


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Mr Thomson said numbers attending may have been slightly down on previous years due to rain in other areas but the weather was near perfect in Oxford.

He was happy with the number of entries they had across all sections and said they day went off without any major hitches.

“Entries into the cattle section were

Oxford Show a community effortStory and photos by Kent Caddick

Wet weather may have put off some coming to this year’s Oxford A&P Show but show president Gerry Thomson is delighted with the way the day turned out.

well up while horse numbers were also up and the arts and crafts section was as big as ever.”

He said the Agri Kids and Young Farmers competitions really added to the atmosphere of the show and the Scurry National finals was also a real crowd-pleaser.

“For me personally the best part of

being president was that I was able to see more of the show this year as I wasn’t in charge of a section.”

He said being able to get around and see the whole show also brought home to him the excellent work done by all the show volunteers.

“Putting the show together is a real community effort and we are never short

of people wanting to help out, from helping with the car parking to running the various sections.”

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Putting the Can-Am Defender through its paces

Can-Am has rolled out an all-new model line-up to jump on the growing farm Side by Side utility bandwagon.

Over recent times farmers having been voting with their wallets as farm ATVs are slowly being replaced by Side x Side vehicles. Why? They are safer around the hills due to a wider wheel track, they require less instruction, can safely carry more (on the tipper tray), they can tow heavier trailer loads, seat belts and roll cages are standard and they can even be enclosed to combat inclement weather.

The new Can-Am Defender SxS can also carry three people - two more than a single-person ATV, meaning if you’re heading out with a couple of others to do fencing, forestry work or duck shooting for the day you don’t have to take the shiny 4WD, if you have one.

SxS competitors may have a head start however in true Can-Am tradition the Canadian manufacturer has come out with guns blazing and, after my test at Harpoles Heartland Lodge in Illinois, Can-Am has brought out a winner.

There are a few key things a farmer will be considering before their next

by Terry Stevenson

purchase and frankly, colour is no longer an important consideration.

Can-Am are offering four models in the Australasian market, the base model HD-8 in green, the HD8 DPS and the more powerful HD-10 DPS in yellow, and the up-spec HD-10 XT in Pure Magnesium Painted colour, which is a shade of silver to the eye.

I already know from previous ATV and SxS tests that Can-Am make a top notch product, and Can-Am has made the Defender easy to use, it has superior vision for the driver, and it’s easier than others to get in and out of.

The 800cc base HD-8 wasn’t at our test although I did manage to thoroughly test the other three models on rolling trails near the Mississippi River, which were very similar to our own countryside. The HD-8 has steel wheels and is the only model offered without power steering, called Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) in Can-Am speak.

If you’re considering a Side x Side but don’t want to outlay the cash for a bit more power the HD-8 should be on your shopping list. I drove the HD-8 DPS power steer version and there is

absolutely nothing wrong with the power of the machine.

I tell you, all of these models have more grunt than you would ever believe, or likely use! I tested them all on the steepest slope I could find from a standing start in 4WD to see how the V-twin engines performed.

Using my left foot to hold the brake on while I shifted the lever from Park to a deliberately High ratio, I started off by applying throttle with my right foot at the same time as letting the brake off. I’ve driven Can-Ams with these motors before so I wasn’t surprised they all took off without hesitation thanks to the tremendous torque the HD-8, the 1000cc HD-10 DPS and similarly powered HD-10 XT.

If it’s a workhorse you’re needing, forget about maximum horsepower output, you should be considering the torque levels because that is what provides your acceleration, uphill drive and towing power.

Reliability is also king with Can-Am, who have a rock solid reputation on the world market to provide years of trouble-free operation on your farm.

The suspension package is another big factor, as well as load capacities. If you plan to tow trailers as well, then look not just at the maximum towing weight but also if the chassis design is up to the job. No longer do you or your wife need to take those winter risks towing an overloaded trailer with too much hay on the ATV.

The new Defender series breezed through all my tests during some pretty hard driving, which is why I flew to the USA to check them out.

I appreciate not many farmers will drive like I do when I test a vehicle, but the only time you can find the true nature of a vehicles ability is to give it a bit more than it should be able to take.

But what struck me most on the 2016 Defender is how well the suspension worked after putting it under pressure. The quality five-way adjustable front and rear Sachs shocks kept each Defenders wheels pointed exactly where I wanted them to go regardless of my speed or how rough the terrain was.

An incredible 254mm of front and rear suspension travel soaked up those formerly painful bumps to smooth the


Farmingway ahead. Collectively, these allow you to drive your Defender as slow or as fast as you like without the worry of how much a large bump may kick the steering wheel out of your hands.

This is by far the smoothest driving farm SxS I’ve tested since they first came onto the market, hands-down.

After a full day’s hard drive I felt so fresh that it was as if I’d taken my car for a short drive.

Helping matters no end is the well cushioned three-place bench seat. For regular two-person SxS operation the centre section folds down and becomes an open storage shelf with a couple more handy cup holders.

Thanks to an impressive 280mm ground clearance I also struggled to ground either of the models while driving through very deep tyre tracks.

The big feature farmers need to pay attention to is the torque output of the 4-valve Rotax V-twin engines.

The HD-8 series Defenders use the 800cc V-twin powerplant producing 37.3kW (50hp) but more importantly, almost 68Nm of torque for great pulling power. That’s more torque than horsepower. The HD-10 series Defenders incorporate a 1000cc V-twin motor producing 53.7kW (72hp) with a stump-pulling 83Nm of torque. Drive one and you will notice the difference.

Especially driving the HD-10 models, where the real-world difference meant I could keep the Defender in High ratio no matter what terrain I came across. I tested the motors at all rev ranges and like the Can-Am Commander the engine has an extremely smooth and linear power delivery - all the way to redline, without tapering off. Maximum towing capacity is 907kg, while you can cram in up to 454kg in the manually lifted tipping tray.

For sustained low speed hill work though you’d be better putting the CVT transmission into Low ratio for long-term reliability. Don’t forget, when going downhill you need to be in Low ratio for the effective transmission braking to kick in.

We had a couple of decent sized bogs

at Harpoles to get through and all I had to do was ensure I was in 4WD and flicked the nearby rocker switch to put the diff lock on. With all that power on tap stopping fast is ably controlled by four highly effective 220mm diameter discs clamped by two-pot calipers at the front and single piston calipers out back for maximum braking power.

Through the years I’ve learned a few things testing all manner of SxS utility vehicles from all of the major brands, and I never thought twice about improving the roll cage. Until Can-Am mounted the front A pillars (downtubes) further forward, away from the cab, to provide much better vision.

There are plenty of other features that really matter, such as the huge 40 litre fuel tank which means you can be out all day and not worry about returning early for a top-up.

The HD-10 XT comes standard with a number of extras including a 2014kg Can-Am winch, an adjustable driver’s seat, larger diameter tires to handle the bumps better, more comprehensive instrumentation, and a full hard roof.

On all models the tip tray comes with gas struts to smooth out the lifting and returning of the tip tray, four steel tie-down points, and 14 LinQ quick-attach connector points.

Small things sometimes make a big difference, and so it is with the rear fold-down tailgate which incorporates four cup recesses and a ruler for those functional smoko breaks.

As far as instrumentation goes what you get depends on the model you buy.

The HD-8 comes with a simple digital mph speedo along with various symbols including if you’re in 2WD or 4WD, fuel level and drive ratio. At the other end of the scale the HD-10XT has more than you need by way of an analogue speedo and rev counter to compliment the central digital display which includes the same info, as well as a handy trip meter and temperature gauge.

BRP Australia Brand Marketing Advisor Matthew O’Connor confirms the Defenders design roots.

“The Defender is an SSV that has

been built with the Australian and New Zealand farmer in mind. Throughout the design process, input from Australia and New Zealand played a large part in the design features of the Defender,” O’Connor says.

“With the Defender, Can-Am has grown its offering to meet the needs of new consumers and Can-Am now offer one of the most complete SSV line ups in the industry.

“Can-Am will continue to bring to

market SSV models that meet the needs of local farmers in Australia and New Zealand.”

At days end when you’re done with all those farming chores the Defender is a perfect vehicle for your hunting adventures or fast recreational riding.

You name it, the Defender can do it, so if you are considering a new or replacement Side x Side utility you should make the effort to take a Can-Am Defender for a test drive.

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On display will be the well-known Great Plains Simba range represented by an SL400 and a 5.5 X-press supported by their range of Deutz-Fahr and Versatile tractors.

Built around proven, innovative components mounted on a central chassis the Great Plains Simba SL400 is capable of carrying out a number of operations in a single pass. With a working width of 4 metres (up to 7m available) it can be specified with a choice of two configurations allowing for different soil types and crop residues.

The design of these machines ensures that they can work at shallow depths with the discs and deeper depths with loosening tines as two distinct operations within the machine. This is a different concept to some other machines where deeper working tines, for example, have to supplement the working operation of discs.

This can result in a compromise

where clods are boiled to the surface, reducing seedbed quality. With the SL, the key design criteria of the tine are to give a complete shatter of the soil profile at depth without bringing clods and subsoil to the surface.

The X-Press is a flexible high-speed one pass cultivator designed to work at up to 100mm deep on stubble or ploughing.

The key to this flexibility is the adjustable gang angling meaning that you do not have to accept a compromise when carrying out a specific operation. An acute angle maximises penetration and mixing and the straight angle chops down ploughing.

It is supplemented with either a cage roller or DD roller for compaction and height control and in both scenarios the X-Press leaves a well-cultivated, level seedbed which is both consolidated and weatherproof.

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Power Farming’s cultivation demo day in LeestonTo showcase its industry leading range of cultivation machinery Power Farming is holding a live demo day on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th April (that’s this week) on High Street Leeston just 200m south of the township.

to ensure shattering of the soil down to 25cms. Sizes available range from 2.5m right through to the giant 8m trailing versions.

While a trailing unit will be on demo linkage units are also available and will be on static display.

To supplement the demo day Power Farming will also have a range of Deutz-Fahr and Versatile tractors on site both pulling the units as well as on static display.

From the 110hp 5 series through the 140hp and 190hp 6 series right

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Power Farming say to call in anytime between 10am and 4.30pm have a look, have a drive and even have a sausage and a drink.

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For some reason at this time of year we also tend to notice more vehicles on our roads with only one headlight working.

Even though we should check our vehicle regularly, the daylight saving changeover is an ideal time to check your front and rear lights of your vehicle, ensuring they work on both sides and that the blinkers are also doing their job.

We can also check all of the seatbelts in our vehicles for signs of wear.

Strong summer sun can cause fading and weakness of the webbing on the belts. It is recommended to ensure all the safety belts secure correctly and firmly and release only when required. If any of the vehicles lights or seat belts are faulty, it is essential to get them fixed or replaced.

The Road Code says you must use your vehicle headlights, from 30 minutes before sunset, until 30 minutes after sun rise and at any other time you can’t clearly see a person or vehicle from 100 metres away.

Most times it becomes obvious when you need your lights on, but outside the guidelines given in the road code, there are a small number of other driving conditions where using your lights may not increase your visibility greatly, but make it safer other road users to see you.

The driving conditions I mention

Daylight saving ends…time to click and flickby Ngaire Tinning, Selwyn Road Safety Co-ordinator

It seems that when daylight saving ends I receive many messages from local drivers who, during their daily commute, have noticed many drivers not wearing their seat belt, or others driving in poor light without their lights on.

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include fog, such as we experienced recently, which hung around until quite late in the morning. On another day we had light rain, which was not heavy enough to have your wipers on all the time but contributed greatly to poor light for driving.

Also at this time of year there is also the potential for sunstrike to occur at certain points of your journey and times of the morning and early evening. Many drivers have been caught out by sudden temporary blinding from the sun, which can result in a lapse in the driving task.

Driving in these conditions with your lights on dip is a simple effective way assist other road users to see you. While some drivers assume their park lights are enough, these are only designed for use when a vehicle is stationary and are really not clearly visible from a distance.

Increasing following distances are recommended and if needing to pass others, taking more care to check well

ahead in these conditions and being aware there may be vehicles approaching that do not have their lights on and are hard to see.

Clicking in your seatbelt and flicking on your lights only take a second, but the result makes a big difference to everyone’s safety on our roads.

Strong summer sun can cause fading and weakness of the webbing on seatbelts so after summer is an ideal time to check that your belts are in good condition.


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Much of the garden will soon be sleeping but that doesn’t mean there’s not work to be done to keep your garden in good shape this winter.

Here’s a pre-winter and winter checklist:

1. Dig – but not if the soil is wet and heavy. This is bad for your soil’s structure. However, as long as it’s not sloshy underfoot and the soil isn’t sticking to your spade, winter is a great time to plant, especially deciduous trees and roses.

2. Clear away weeds and spent summer annuals. This will not only make you feel good, it will also remove lurking pests, diseases and weed seeds. Do not put diseased material on the compost heap.

3. Cut back perennials. This tidies up the scene for winter and encourages the fresh flush of growth in spring. But take your time, there’s no rush. Some flowers look lovely long after the green has left them, especially

Tasks for gardeners over winter monthsArticle supplied by www.gogardening.co.nz

The last summer’s crops have been picked and while autumn vegetable planting is on our minds winter is just around the corner.

on a frosty winter morning. Try leaving some of your shapeliest perennials (eg Sedum, Achillea, Echinacea) for winter effect, and leave some seed heads for the birds.

4. Prune roses. Winter is the best time to prune all roses except old-fashioned roses that flower only once a year in early summer. In cold climates leave rose pruning until August.

5. Prune deciduous fruit trees, except plums. Plums are pruned in dry weather to prevent disease. Prune to remove dead or unhealthy branches and to let more sun into the tree.

6. Spray to prevent disease. Winter spraying is simple, effective and largely organic. By killing insect eggs and disease spores, it significantly reduces problems in spring and summer. Use spraying oil and copper to spray roses and all other deciduous shrubs and fruit trees. Also spray citrus and evergreens such as rhododendrons showing

signs of thrips (silvering leaves), mealy bug and scale insect or diseases like rust and mildew.

7. Rake and save the leaves. You don’t have to be fastidious. A bit of leaf litter will rot down and enrich your soil, just as it does in nature. But layers of rotting leaves are more useful in your compost than on your paths, lawns and driveways. If you don’t have a compost heap, bag your leaves and leave them break down into rich ‘leaf mould’ for the garden, or shred them with the lawnmower to use as mulch around trees and shrubs.

8. Build the soil. Spread compost and mulch on the garden. Anything you can do to improve the organic (humus) content of your soil is worth doing, and winter is as good a time as any to start a compost heap and collect mulching materials. Maybe it’s time to invest in a mulching machine to take care of prunings. Every time you add a layer of organic

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mulch you are improving your soil for future plant growth. A blanket of mulch helps insulate roots against temperature extremes and reduces soil erosion. If some vege beds are lying vacant over winter, try sowing a cover crop of lupin or mustard to dig into the soil in spring.

9. Scrub paths, decks, outdoor furniture and pots. Use a stiff brush and soapy water for the inside of the pots. Rinse them and leave them to dry in the sun. This gets rid of any pests or diseases that can infest new plantings.

10. Clean and sharpen gardening tools. Also, fix leaky watering equipment so you won’t be wasting water next summer. Winter is also a good time to install a new irrigation system.

Winter TipCover your compost heap with old

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[email protected] PO Box 37-229

• Flue Cleaning • Bird-proofing

• Replacement bricks & baffles

0800 SWEEPER 0800 7933737

formerly Abel & Prestige

For all your earthmoving

requirements, driveways, lifestyle

block work etc.


Larcombs Road, Broadfield

Contracting Ltd027 351 8654

email: [email protected]

C.T.C

We work to find forever homes for our lovely bull breed dogs and have a collection of beautiful doggies looking for a second chance in life.

chchbullbreedrescue.org.nz or call 021 296 7389

the record april 6, 2016

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