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Residents’ views on irrigation loan wantedSelwyn councillors have backed away from lending Central Plains Water Ltd $8 million.

A great place to liveSelwyn residents continue to report a high level of satisfaction with council services in the latest residents’ opinion survey.

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Jazzing it upThe Darfield High School big band, with singer Holly Kimber, performing at the recent the annual Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival in Blenheim. The band and the school’s other jazz ensemble both took away silver awards at the festival making it one of the most successful yet for the high school. Several individual band members were also recognised for their talent at the festival. For more see our story on page 5.

The retention of the Malvern board is one of the recommendations of the Selwyn District Council’s Representation Review Subcommittee which is carrying out a six-yearly investigation into the district’s electoral process.

The committee is also recommending the district retains its four wards, Ellesmere, Springs, Malvern and Selwyn Central, which will be renamed Central.

However, there will be a slight shift

in the [Selwyn] Central, Ellesmere and Malvern ward boundaries around the Burnham area to ensure an equitable population split.

Committee chair, Selwyn Central councillor Mark Alexander, said the decision to retain the Malvern Community Board came from feedback they received from community meetings on the proposed changes.

He said 72% of submitters supported

keeping the Malvern Community Board, while just 25% of submitters wanted a community board in Selwyn Central which has four times the population of Malvern.

“We initially recommended no community boards to enable us to test the support for them, and in Malvern we got a clear indication that support was there.”

The Malvern Community Board has been given a reprieve but the Selwyn Central Community Board looks set to be phased out.

by Kent Caddick

Malvern Community Board gets reprieve

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A total of $63,000 is available across two funding rounds in 2015-2016 to support projects that help secure certain and enduring access for current and future generations.

Commission chief executive Mark Neeson said funding applications were being invited for the first of the two rounds, with round one applications due by September 30.

“Since our first funding round in 2010, the Enhanced Access Fund has provided much needed support to organisations doing outstanding work to develop access opportunities.

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Selwyn groups undertaking projects to enhance access to the outdoors are being encouraged to apply for funding through the New Zealand Walking Access Commission’s Enhanced Access Fund.

The Te Araroa Trust received funding from the Enhanced Access Fund to assist with development of the Lake Hill Track at Lake Coleridge in Selwyn.

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“Our research has shown that anglers want a lot more choice so they can buy a licence that best fits their personal circumstances, their lifestyle and age and stage,” says Fish & Game chief executive Bryce Johnson said

“Now with the introduction of four new types of licence, it means there are ‘nine different ways to catch a fish’ – whether you are a hard-core angler who fishes all year or a holidaymaker who plans to fish for just a few days, you’ll find the licence to suit your needs.”

Mr Johnson said the new range of licences was designed after Fish & Game undertook a significant review of its licensing system to ensure it was meeting people’s changing needs.

“We canvased the views of licence holders in a major research project – the new licence categories are the direct result of that process.”

Mr Johnson said the changes represent Fish & Game’s biggest overhaul of the licensing system for

New fishing licencesFish & Game New Zealand is preparing to introduce four new types of fishing licence to provide more choice and flexibility to Selwyn anglers.

some time. Last year a new Non-Resident Licence was introduced for overseas visitors which brought New Zealand in line with other countries.

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“There was clearly not the same level of support for retaining a community board in Central Selwyn but there is still an opportunity for the community to tell us it wants one when the recommendations go out for public consultation in September and October.”

Cr Alexander said the decision to stay with four wards was also in response to the public feedback they received.

“The option to retain 11 councillors

Representation Review Subcommittee chair Mark Alexander, seen here on ANZAC Day, says there was sufficient public support for the retention of the Malvern Community Board.

Malvern Community Board gets reprieveand four wards received the most public support with 60% of submissions in favour of this option.

“As Selwyn’s population has not grown evenly across all areas, some change to existing ward boundaries is needed to ensure that the number of residents per councillor is relatively similar from ward to ward.”

The option of reducing the district to three wards with 9 or 10 councillors was rejected as was electing councillors from across the district.

At its meeting last week the Selwyn District Council considered and investment request from CPWL to help fund design work for the next stage of the irrigation scheme.

Council previously provided a $5.84 million loan to assist with design work on Stage 1 of the scheme. This loan was fully repaid in 2014, along with $1.2 million in interest and Stage 1 has recently been completed.

Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe said as a council they aim to make investment decisions in the best interests of the whole district.

“We recognise that there is some risk associated with this loan as an investment, however the benefits to the district are also very high,” Mayor Coe said.

“The council has previously on occasion made investments where there is an element of risk, such as the development of Izone, where the corresponding benefits to Selwyn were also high.

"Council's decision on whether to support the scheme could have a significant impact on whether the next stage proceeds, so it is important council undertakes consultation on this proposal to allow the community to express their views."

Residents’ views on irrigation scheme loan wantedSelwyn councillors have backed away from lending irrigation scheme developers Central Plains Water Ltd $8 million to fund the scheme’s next stage until they have heard from district ratepayers.

by Kent Caddick

Consultation on the proposal will start in early September and public submissions will be open until early October.

The requested funding, if approved, would be used to assist with design work on Stage 2 of the scheme, which is expected to cover approximately 33,500 hectares between Hororata and Darfield. Construction of this stage is scheduled to start in September 2016.

Other funding for Stage 2 design work would be provided by CPWL itself ($4 million) and the Ministry of Primary Industries, providing $3.7 million.

A report considered by councillors identifies potential risks, primarily including CPWL's ability to repay the loan, which would depend on Stage 2 proceeding to a point where it can raise funds from farmers through the sales of shares, or obtain additional lending from other sources.

By way of security for the loan, CPWL is offering the council the ability to use the scheme's water and development rights and the right to use the scheme's stage one intake and headrace infrastructure, provided this does not limit the operation of stage one of the scheme.

The loan would be subject to a number of conditions, including CPWL securing

enough shareholder interest to make Stage 2 of the scheme economically viable. If approved, the $8 million loan for Stage 2 would accrue interest of 10% per year.

Once fully developed, Central Plains Water will be the largest irrigation scheme in the South Island, irrigating 60,000ha of the Canterbury plains west of State Highway 1 between the Rakaia and Waimakariri rivers.

The scheme is being developed in stages, with stage one covering 20,000ha between the Rakaia and

Hororata rivers already completed.Mayor Coe said there were significant

potential benefits to the district, with one independent report estimating that the completed scheme will result in $268 million extra revenue for the Canterbury economy, and 849 extra jobs.

"The Central Plains Water scheme would substantially boost Selwyn's economy and have significant benefits for rural households and the wider district through extra jobs and economic activity for local businesses," Mayor Coe said.

Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe, right, with Central Plains Water Trust chairman Dennis O’Rourke at the Stage 1 ground breaking ceremony.


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As we said in our previous column, organising and running events is a very important part of the Council.

Today I will be talking a little bit about some of the events we have run and tips and tricks for successfully running your own.

In the previous month we ran one of our biggest annual events, the ‘All Night Party’. It was a raging success with over 300 people attending from youth groups all over Selwyn. The night consisted of a disco, swimming at Rolleston pool, Inflatable World and a private screening at Hoyts Northlands of Minions the movie. Everyone who attended had an amazing time and are very excited to see what we come up with next year.

The purpose of holding these events specifically aimed at youth is to provide them with entertainment in a safe and controlled environment. It allows young people to meet and interact with others and improves the engagement of youth in the area.

If you are looking at running your own event, here are some tips and tricks that we have learnt (sometimes the hard way) over the year.• Get Creative: Creativity is key.

If something is unique and

different, people want to come just to see what it’s about.

• Make use of the resources you have: An example of this is when we ran the ‘Dive in’ movie. The Rolleston pool was a new resource and we decided to make the most of it.

• Get organised: Make sure your event is organised well in advance, because if any problems occur it gives you more time to overcome these issues and also gives you more time to advertise.

• Ask for help: Be that from your friends or asking people and companies for funding to run events.

• Advertise: Spread the word, putting ads in the local newspapers is very helpful. Harnessing social media or just through word of mouth. People cannot attend your event if they don’t know about it.I hope these tips have been

helpful and we all look forward to hearing from others running events as well as possibly seeing some of you at our up and coming ones.

Please get in touch with us through [email protected] as we would love to hear from you with ideas for other events we can run.

Youth MattersSelwyn youth having their say

by Alexis SutherlandSelwyn Youth Council

Organising a youth eventWelcome to the second edition of our column run by the team at Selwyn Youth Council.

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John contacted us after finding he was responsible for his grandson’s debts and wanted to know what he could do.

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A common misconception is that being a guarantor is like giving someone a character reference, but it’s not, it’s actually agreeing to pay someone’s debt if they don’t or can’t pay it themselves.

Guaranteeing a loan or other credit contract makes you responsible for paying the debt if the borrower doesn’t pay it. Being a guarantor is risky, so if you’ve been asked make sure you know what the risks and implications are.

One key thing to know is that if the borrower doesn’t pay back the loan the lender is not required to seek payment from them first. They can just go directly to you (the guarantor) and if necessary require you to sell

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A contract to become a guarantor must be in writing and must be signed. Because of the risks involved in becoming a guarantor we recommend that you get independent legal advice before you sign any agreement.

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This year the Darfield school took two bands to the festival, held in Blenheim earlier this month, a big band with 16 students, and a jazz ensemble called ‘Darfunk’ with nine students.

Each school band completed a 30 minute performance in front of judges and five performances around the Marlborough district.

The students have been working together under the direction of the school’s head of music Rachel Balchin, with the big band playing a mixture of jazz styles including swing, funk and rock while Darfunk, which is in its first year, specialises in jazz funk.

Both bands received Silver awards for their judged performance, the first time the school has received a silver award at the festival since 2004.

Ellen Walters (cello) received the Massy University Conservatorium of Music Award for Most Outstanding Musician on a Non-Traditional Jazz Instrument, while Tom Wilson and Selina Dixon were mentioned at the prize giving for their performances.

Wilson was also selected to play percussion in the festival’s All Stars band which is made up of the best of the best from all schools in the festival.

“This was an incredible opportunity and honour for Tom and was a valuable learning experience,” Ms Balchin said.

“The students have been working hard on their repertoire since last October, and in the lead up to the

Darfield jazz musicians a festival hitDarfield High School musicians have had their most successful trip yet to the annual Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival which featured 13 schools from around the South Island.

by Kent Caddick

festival rehearsed for two hours on Friday afternoons and six hours on a Sunday.

“Students always return from the festival inspired to become better musicians, both individually and as a group. In a way, they catch the jazz bug, and this year was no different,” she said.

The school also received the Royal

New Zealand Air Force Band Award for Adjudicators Choice with judges saying the school embodied what Southern Jam was all about and why they hold the festival.

“Darfield is a small rural school that doesn’t have enough musicians available to fill all the sections but does a great job with what they have,” the judges said.

Above: Darfield High School jazz ensemble ‘Darfunk’ gets into the swing of things. Right: Ellen Walters (cello) received the Massy University Conservatorium of Music Award for Most Outstanding Musician on a Non-Traditional Jazz Instrument.

Entitled ‘Loving the Spring’ the Malvern Community Arts Council exhibition features preschool artwork from children who attend Annabel’s Educare Preschool, Darfield Preschool and Nursery, and Darfield Playcentre.

The exhibition follows the recent display of art by senior Darfield High School students and opens

Small hands dabble in artistic endeavourPablo Picasso once said “every child is an artist” and Selwyn residents can make up their own minds on the great painter’s words in an exhibition at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield this month.

this week with a display of works from children from Annabel’s Educare Preschool.

The following week it will be the turn of children from Darfield Preschool and Nursery to display their work and in the third week preschoolers from Darfield Playcentre will show off their artistic talent.

Liam Mockford (left) from the Darfield Preschool and Nursery puts the finishing touches to his entry into this month’s exhibition at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield, while Nikolai Wright (right) works on his masterpiece.

‘This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to display their work in a ‘real’ Gallery, so please do come along and show your support,” Malvern Community Arts Council coordinator Ingrid Cole says.

The Selwyn Gallery will be open daily (except Mondays) from 10am to 4pm for duration of the exhibition.

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An independent research company interviewed 1,003 residents during June for the council's annual survey, which provides information on residents' satisfaction with a range of council services and activities.

In this year's survey, the proportion of residents who rated the council's overall performance as good or very good was 60%, up from 58% in 2013 when this question was last asked.

Selwyn Mayor Kelvin Coe said the results were an indication council is managing the district's growth effectively.

"It is particularly significant that for most services residents are continuing to report consistently high levels of satisfaction over several years," he said.

"In most cases satisfaction is being maintained or increased, which suggests we are planning and providing services that are meeting the needs of our growing communities.

“At the same time, however, we are also taking careful note of those services where residents are looking for improvements.

"It's also encouraging to hear residents report that they enjoy living in Selwyn and appreciate the sense of community spirit and connection."

Waste management services remains the highest rated area. This includes recycling collection, which was rated

A great place to liveSelwyn residents continue to report a high level of satisfaction with council services in the latest residents’ opinion survey.

good or very good by 94% of residents who receive the service, up from 90% last year, and rubbish collection which was rated good or very good by 93% of residents who receive the service, an increase from 91% last year.

Other highly-rated services included organic collection (86% rated good/very good), parks and reserves (83%), public libraries (83%), children's playgrounds (82%), sewerage and wastewater (81%) and public swimming pools (81%) - all of which were rated the same or higher than last year.

Lower-rated services included rural roads (34%), land drainage networks (36%), maintaining the district's rural character (41%), making roads and footpaths safer (41%), and water races (42%).

In the 2015 survey, for the first time, residents were asked about their views on the quality of life in Selwyn district.

A large majority of residents, 90%, agreed or strongly agreed that Selwyn is ‘a great place to live’ and was largely consistent across all wards and in both rural and township locations.

Asked what factors contributed to Selwyn being a great place to live, respondents most often mentioned the district's good atmosphere and environment, good community spirit and friendly people, accessibility to

According to an independent survey Selwyn is a great place to live.

urban services, and good facilities and amenities.

Usage of community facilities by residents was very high, with 98% of respondents indicating they had used a community facility in the past year.

Some variation in opinions about service levels was evident between rural and urban residents. In terms of overall performance, those living in towns (65%) were happier with the Council's

performance than those living rurally (51%). Across the district's four wards, residents in Selwyn Central and Springs wards rate the council's performance highest, at 64% and 63% respectively.

The telephone survey of 1,003 residents was carried out by Research First, and has a maximum margin of error of plus or minus 3.1%.

A copy of the full survey is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz

The students, accompanied by their high school teachers, are spending two weeks in Christchurch while they complete a short course of study at the university.

Director of the university’s English Language Division Dr Lorraine Petelo says Lincoln has had a close partnership with Tokushima High School since 2007.

“We provide the students with a programme tailored to their needs. The two-week course has dual benefits

Japanese school group visits LincolnA group of 31 students from Tokushima High School in Japan are experiencing life at Lincoln University this month.

for the students – it gives them the opportunity to experience New Zealand culture, while improving their English.”

Dr Petelo says feedback from past Tokushima High School students has always been positive.

“The students have enjoyed a range of activities, from learning to cook Kiwi cuisine, to swimming with the dolphins.

“As this year is a winter visit, their activities include a trip to Lake Tekapo, a Maori cultural class, and an exchange

Visiting students from Tokushima High School outside Ivey Hall, which houses the Lincoln University library.

with Ellesmere College. Their host families also play an important role in the success of the visit and many families take these students to enjoy local sightseeing opportunities.”

Dr Petelo says the university also aims to increase Lincoln’s exposure in the international education sector and continually showcase what it has to offer.

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Sheep and Deer nettingSheep netting is wire netting, about

a metre high, with wooden posts. It is ideal for sheep, and other small or young stock such as calves. It is also adequate for large stock when one or

Post and railUsed commonly with horses as it

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Post and rail fencing is also used around houses and driveways as it is aesthetically pleasing.

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materials available, such as electric tape and poly-wires, varying in different sizes and thicknesses.

As well there is a range of semi-permanent type steel posts, such as Warratahs and Kiwitahs. Often used on lease blocks, or as a quick fix option. This type of fence is very cheap and easy to build.

The disadvantages are the deterioration of the fence over a few years, and these fences require more regular maintenance.

more outriggers are added to either the top or side of the netting.

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Posts are usually two metres apart, with between three and four wooden rails. It can be difficult to get it looking straight and level without a high level of expertise.

Post and rail fences are very secure with larger animals, especially when accompanied with an electric wire to prevent stock rubbing. It has a high cost per metre when compared to other fences.

Temporary and semi- permanent fences Temporary

Electric plastic tape usually wound up on a hand held reel. It is used mainly for cattle and horses to sub-divide an existing paddock, usually on a day by day basis.

It uses ‘electric fence standards’ which are light weight and about a metre in height.

They have a steel peg at the bottom which you press into the ground with your foot and a loop to hold the electric tape at the top.

They are put up, and taken down, at the pace at which you can walk.

They are the least secure of any type of fence and require a good electric current and stock which are trained with electric fences.

If unsure of the best type of fence for your situation, speak to other people and find out what works for them and what doesn’t, have a look at other properties and think about your budget.

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It is true that boys learn in a different way to girls and have different needs. At Medbury we offer a stimulating and caring environment, for boys from Years 1 to 8, catering for each boy’s academic, physical and personal development. Small classes and our personalised learning programmes ensure that every boy can discover and develop his particular talents and strengths. Also, the Boarding House at Medbury really is a ‘home away from home’, providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for your son to grow as an individual, with the support of his ‘brothers’.

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That’s one of the findings of an Accounting and Finance Career Pathways event which was held at Lincoln University recently.

Head of the university’s Financial and Business Systems department Dr Tracy-Anne De Silva said they organised the pathways event as they wanted their students to be confident that what they were learning was relevant to what is on offer out there job-wise.

“This will be an annual event so that both staff and students can connect with industry professionals.”

Presenters from nine accounting and finance firms spoke to current and prospective students with many of the presenters successful Lincoln Alumni.

“A rural banker and a rural accountant were at the event and these are increasingly popular career pathways – rural accountants are in demand.”

Dr De Silva said students can also learn from experiencing a different side to business and as part of the focus of the university’s Accounting and Finance programme on connecting with industry

Diversity important in commerce educationStaying close to the needs of a burgeoning agribusiness sector is a priority, but so is offering a diverse range of experiences for commerce students.

students recently visited Kilmarnock Enterprises, which operates a toy shop and factory in Riccarton, Christchurch.

Seventy people with an intellectual disability are employed there. It focuses on developing its employees and providing them with a skill set that they can use to find jobs elsewhere.

“It is a social enterprise and charity but operates using a sound business model,” Dr De Silva said.

“During the tour the students were able to witness Kilmarnock's many production processes, learn about their quality control procedures, hear about and witness Kilmarnock's emphasis on health and safety, and health and wellbeing, and learn about their focus on sustainability.”

Dr De Silva said visits to businesses like Kilmarnock Enterprises are very valuable

“They add an additional element to the learning environment of subjects such as accounting, showing how flexible students may need to be, whether they enter the primary sector or not.”

Lincoln University students watch on as Kilmarnock Enterprises employee Alfredo recycles electronic equipment.


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When you enrol for a correspondence course, you can count on getting regular support from a qualified tutor based on the University’s Telford campus, and you will be able to make toll-free calls to tutors if you need assistance. You’ll also have access to a student bookstore that offers a distance lending service and there’s plenty of online support to help you through your studies.

The Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 3), for example, is ideal if you already have a basic knowledge of agriculture and want to extend your skills. This course covers topics such as the impacts of agriculture systems on soils, handling fertilisers, maximising pasture production and dealing with plant pests, as well as information about how to rear and breed cattle, sheep and deer.

If you’re keen to advance your knowledge in the dairy industry, the Certificate in Dairy Knowledge (Level 4) is for you. It teaches you essential knowledge relating to cattle breeding and milking, waste and land management

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The Certificate in Feed Management Knowledge (Level 4) covers subjects including pasture grasses and plants, fodder crops and supplements, pasture mass and feed. It teaches you how to plan for livestock feed requirements through an appropriate budget, and monitor feeding patterns against budgeted requirements.

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Most of the restrictions on how much you can do yourself come down to skill, time and energy. There may also be work you are not permitted to do because of legal restrictions.

Be realistic about what you can achieve – there are many tales about DIY projects that were never finished or became disasters in need of fixing by a qualified tradesperson.

On the other hand, doing work on your own home can be immensely satisfying and save you money.

You can also attend courses to learn new skills. There are often night or weekend classes on DIY projects run by local colleges, or tertiary institutes. Hardware stores also run classes occasionally.

You may believe after watching a television show about home makeovers that it looks easy enough. However, you don’t want to get involved in a DIY disaster.

There are some basic principles to keep in mind when you are doing home renovations, alterations or maintenance work. • Know what the legal restrictions are

on doing things yourself. General

A guide to doing repair work yourselfArticle supplied by Consumer NZ

redecorating, such as painting or paperhanging, shouldn’t be a problem, but there is certain work that can be done or signed off only by a qualified tradesperson.

• Talk to your local council to find out if you need building consent. This needs to be done before you attempt projects.

• Work in a logical sequence to avoid damaging work already undertaken, for example, painting the walls should come before sanding and polishing the floors or getting the carpetlayers in.

• Make sure exposed surfaces are protected from the weather or other dangers while work is underway. For example, cover the bath and vanity while painting the walls to avoid splatter, or have some way of preventing rain coming in on newly painted window sills.

• Work through the rooms in a systematic way, finishing each room before moving on to the next. This keeps the project manageable and means you can start reusing rooms as they are finished.

Many people are capable of carrying out repairs and maintenance work on their homes, including redecorating, such as painting and wallpapering, and some have the skills needed for more difficult renovations and alterations.

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I have had the pleasure of being involved in hosting and developing a menu for a recently hosted Truffle dinner to celebrate the local truffle season.

Truffles are a luxury gourmet ingredient which are priced in the thousands of dollars per kilogram. Having said that many truffles only weigh 5g to 20g and you can afford to treat yourself during the truffle season. Infused oil, butter or eggs are also available and are an economical way to indulge in this special treat.

The partners in our dinner matched with locally produced wine were myself, from Langdale Vineyard Restaurant, Celia and Hennie Bosman from True and Daring winery and Jeff Weston from Borchii Park Truffiere.

Part of this experience involved a truffle hunt at Borchii Park where Jeff and his truffle hunting spoodle Bonnie treated us to an afternoon that was both interesting and educational. Bonnie sniffed out white Biancetto truffles under Pinus pinea and Hazelnut trees.

The truffles grow in the root systems of these trees in a symbiotic relationship. The fungus gains carbohydrate from the tree and in return provides better access for the tree to trace elements in the soil.

White truffles are a magical addition to many dishes. They can be shaved over pasta, risotto, scrambled eggs or an omelette.

Truffle oil can be drizzled over such dishes and truffle infused butter on a hot grilled steak takes it to another dimension.

Truffles are heat sensitive and should never really be cooked or they will lose all their charm.

As an appetiser for our dinner I made a Warm Camembert Cheese with a truffle layer.

Truffle hunting in West Melton by Lauren Carmichael , chef at Langdale Vineyard restaurant

We often drive the roads around us and are oblivious to what may be going on up some of the driveways we pass. For example did you know there is a truffiere on the Old West Coast Road?

Recipe

Jeff Weston from Borchii Park and his truffle hunting dog Bonnie.

Lauren Carmichael, Amanda Mitchell and Hennie Bosman with a freshly discovered truffle.

You will need: 1 Round of camembert in a wooden box (some supermarkets stock these or from Canterbury Cheesemongers)

1 small truffle (contact Borchii Park)

Method

Heat oven to 50-60C

Remove cheese from box and cut in half

Slice truffle to razor thin slices and layer on bottom layer of cheese

Replace the top of the cheese, rewrap and place back in its box

Place cheese in the oven until it is soft and luscious

To serve: Remove box lid and unwrap at the table and dip out the contents with crusty bread.

(more a concept than recipe) A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber.

Some of the truffle species are highly prized as food. French gourmand Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin called truffles "the diamond of the kitchen".

Edible truffles are held in high esteem in French, Georgian, Greek, Italian, Middle Eastern and Spanish cooking, as well as in international haute cuisine.

Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi and are therefore usually found in close association with the roots of trees. Spore dispersal is accomplished through fungivores, animals that eat fungi.

The origin of the word truffle appears to be the Latin term tuber, meaning "swelling" or "lump", which became tufer- and gave rise to the various

A cross section of a black truffle.

What is a truffle?

European terms: Italian tartufo, French truffe, Spanish trufa, Danish trøffel, German Trüffel, Swedish tryffel, Dutch truffel,Polish trufla, Serbo-Croatian tartuf.


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