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Selwyn teenager goes native by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Viewing native ferns during a family excursion to the West Coast has led Selwyn teenager Tim Logan to create his own ecosystem, resulting in an award for conservation.

The 16-year-old was recently awarded the 2013 New Zealand Young Plant Conservationist Award in Wellington by the NZ Plant Conservationist Network in recognition for his devotion to restoring the ecosystems once found inthis area.

“People were there from around the country. It was really great to be with like-minded, knowledgeable people,” Tim said.

Following a family excursion to the West Coast Tim, a student at Darfield High School, asked his parents if

Young Selwyn conservationist Tim Logan checks out the progress of his native plants on the plot of land in West Melton lent to him by his supportive parents

MP praises Rolleston students’ visionRolleston School students’ vision for the future of Christchurch is being praised by Selwyn MP Amy Adams …

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Country kids animal showdownThe annual Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship Day, sponsored by Selwyn company Synlait …

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he could plant some of the ferns he had seen in the family garden. Knowing how different the environment is in West Melton his parents encouraged Tim to go seek advice about plants.

“I’d liked the ferns on the West Coast, but the land in West Melton is so dry. I went to the Motukara Nursery run by DOC and they were able to tell me what would have been in West Melton before Maori,” he said.

Tim came back from the nursery with a list of plant names, including Totara,

Matai, Kowhai, cabbage tree, tussocks and shrubs.

His parents, who live on 10 acres, sectioned off a rough piece of land 50 by 45m2 for Tim to plant out in natives.

“I’m a New Zealander, and I think New Zealand has very interesting flora and fauna. We are different and isolated. New Zealand has lots of distinct and rare species. There’s lots of cool stuff, but if we don’t do something lots of them will become extinct.

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The Selwyn Central Community Board would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

We consider our role as Community Board members for the Selwyn Central area as a real privilege and we are always interested to hear your views or concerns.

We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to all new residents.

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Malvern community farewells ‘Frosty’

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by Kent Caddick

Around three-quarters of the submitters to the Selwyn District Council’s masterplan for the development of Rolleston’s town centre are in favour of the proposal.

The Malvern community will today farewell a former Malvern Community Board member who was tragically killed in an industrial accident at Lyttelton Port last week.

Submission hearings into the plans to develop Rolleston Town Centre and Foster Recreation Park begin today at council headquarters in Rolleston.

The draft Rolleston Town Centre Masterplan drew 212 submissions with 160 submissions received on the Draft Foster Recreation Park Masterplan.

Council’s strategic policy planner Cameron Wood said submissions indicated there was a high level of public support for both plans, with 73% of submitters indicating they supported the overall concept for the Rolleston Town Centre and 96% of submitters supporting the direction of the Foster Park Masterplan.

“There was strong support from submitters to the Town Centre Masterplan for the development of a new library, community and technology centre in Rolleston, with 78% of submitters in

favour of this concept,” Mr Wood said.“All of the other proposals in the

masterplan, which include plans to enhance Rolleston Reserve, develop Tennyson Street as Rolleston’s Main Street, improve Rolleston Drive, extend Moore Street and develop Kidman Street as a commercial area, were also supported by the majority of submitters.

“Suggestions for improvements to the plan include improvements to parking in the town centre, encouraging more cafes and restaurants to set up and changes to the proposed roading design.”

Council’s open spaces and property asset manager Mark Rykers said submissions on the Foster Park plan indicated people particularly liked the idea of the park being used for a variety of uses like sports, walking, cycling, events and having a children’splay area.

Bill Frost, or Frosty as he was known to those close to him, died after being pinned between a logging truck trailer and a forklift.

The 58-year-old from Coalgate served two terms on the Malvern Community Board before losing his seat at this year’s local body elections.

Board chair Jenny Gallagher said his death was a real tragedy.

“He was very supportive of me when I took on the role as chair and was extremely passionate about issues of roading, transport and safety.”

“He was very involved in his local Coalgate community and was always willing to contribute to discussions around the board table.”

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A service is to be held today at the Trinity Church in Darfield. Frost is survived by his wife Vicky, three step-children and three grandchildren.

“Submitters also supported the idea of sports groups sharing spaces and facilities at the park.”

Council is expected to adopt the masterplans for the Town Centre and Foster Recreation Park, with any changes made as a result of submissions, early in 2014.

The blueprint for Rolleston’s new town centre has drawn some favourable responses.


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MP praises Rolleston students’ vision by Kent Caddick

Rolleston School students’ vision for the future of Christchurch is being praised by Selwyn MP Amy Adams.

Ms Adams met with the students at the Amazing Place Schools’ Competition Storybox exhibition in Rolleston recently.

The students were entrants in the Amazing Place Christchurch City Playground competition, with Ms Adams said she was impressed by the students’ ideas and enthusiasm for the competition.

“The Storybox exhibition was judged the supreme champion trade

exhibitor of the year at the recent 151st Canterbury A&P Show and the students and I had a great time looking through it. The interactive map showing the blueprint for the future city of Christchurch is definitely a highlight and very inspirational.”

Ms Adams said she would recommend other local residents take the opportunity to visit the exhibition, which will be in Rolleston until December 5.

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“I recognise how awesome New Zealand would have been 1000 years ago. It’s nothing like that now. There’s no way of getting it back. We just have to do our best.

“All the things I’m planting are pre European and pre Maori. I still haven’t planted any ferns. I might have to go for dry land ferns.”

Tim has received advice, funding and physical assistance from Te Ara Kakariki Greenway Canterbury Trust, an organisation established in 2006 to promote native plants on the Canterbury Plains.

“Their goal is to vegetate the plains, from the mountains to the sea, creating native areas every five kilometres apart. This will attract animals and birds.”

He is devoted to the concept of eco-sourcing his plants, which involves getting seeds from the closest source possible.

“The advantages are that plants adapt well to live in those conditions because they are already used to the soil, the ph level, the mineral content and the weather. It makes them far superior.”

Tim harvests seeds from his own plants to use back in his native area. He spends most days tending his plants and keeps a keen eye on their development and the arrival of insects and birds.

“I’m more than happy to spend as many hours as it takes.”

Having just completed Year 11 at Darfield High School he will continue to take subjects that he hopes will lead to a career in environmental restoration and conservation.

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Nearly 1300 people passed through the doors of the Darfield Recreation Centre to view the works on display at the recent Malvern Community Arts Council Artweek over the nine days of the exhibition.

Around 200 packed out the Recreation Centre on the opening night to hear the announcement of the award winners.

Just over $20,000 worth of art, representing 57 artworks, was sold over the time of the exhibition, as well as a number of large works at the Selwyn Gallery and Darfield library exhibitions.

“This provides a real boost to artists and the arts council itself,” MCAC chair Kirsty Peel said.

“In addition to radio and newspaper advertising Artweek was advertised widely via 2000 postcards distributed

in Christchurch galleries, art supplies shops, cafes and homes as well as through our sponsors. It attracted many new people to our community to enjoy a day out.”

Ms Peel said the success of Artweek enables the arts council to keep the Selwyn Gallery open all year and to support other initiatives such as artists in schools.

“We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support and look forward to their ongoing support in 2014.”

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Adams confirmedas Selwyn candidateSelwyn MP Amy Adams has been officially confirmed as the National Party candidate for the Selwyn electorate in next year’s general election.

Ms Adams said that she was delighted to be given the opportunity to represent the National Party in Selwyn once again.

“I have really enjoyed the privilege of representing the people of Selwyn for the past five years, during an eventful phase in the region’s history, and I am excited about the future prospects for our electorate,” she said.

“With the proposed electorate boundary changes, I am looking forward to meeting people in the communities of Rakaia, Hei Hei and Hornby that look set to be part of Selwyn for the first time.”

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Entries have opened for the 2014 Beef & Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards, aka ‘the Glammies’, and a judging process which combines scientific and taste testing will once again find the country’s top lamb.

The competition will culminate with the Grand Final at the Upper Clutha A&P Show in March.

Beef & Lamb New Zealand CEO, Dr Scott Champion, said the competition continued to draw a keen following from sheep farmers, passionate about the world’s best lamb that they produce.

“Each year this contest gets bigger and better and it’s a great way to profile farmers’ skill and expertise as well as reminding Kiwis just how special our lamb is.”

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Applications for Gallipoli ballot openSelwyn MP Amy Adams is encouraging all those who hope to attend the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day at Gallipoli in 2015 to enter the ballot which opened recently.

“Anzac Day in 2015 will be a special day for New Zealand. To be present on the Gallipoli peninsula for the 100th anniversary commemorations will be particularly poignant and an experience to remember,” said Ms Adams.

“It is not surprising that demand to attend commemorations at Gallipoli

2015 is expected to exceed the site’s capacity, meaning a public ballot is required to fairly distribute New Zealand’s 2000 attendance passes.

“I urge anyone wanting to go — including anyone who may be planning to head to Europe for their OE over that time — to enter the ballot, as only those with attendance passes will be admitted to the services on Anzac Day.

“I’m pleased to see that 100 double passes have been set aside for descendants of Gallipoli veterans, and another 100 double passes allocated for other veterans.”

Ms Adams said the ballot will be open until January 31, 2014, and will be randomly drawn — meaning there is no need to rush to apply.

Successful applicants will be notified in April 2014 and receive their ticket and another pass for a guest of their choosing. Both the applicant and guest will be required to pay their own travel and accommodation expenses.

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Country kids animal showdown by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Following on the heels of the Canterbury A&P Show young country children, including students from West Melton and Hororata primary schools as well as Darfield High School, got to compete in their own livestock competition.

The annual Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship Day, sponsored by Selwyn company Synlait, gives outlying Canterbury primary school children an opportunity to show their animals in a similar way as they would in an agricultural and pastoral show.

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New rivers book discusses conservation needsWith water fast becoming the new gold it is timely that New Zealand history and environmental writer David Young’s book Rivers: New Zealand’s shared legacy has been released.

The Record reporter Belinda Cullen-Reid caught up with the busy author to discuss water and the implications for the Rakaia River, which features in his new book.

Why did you write a book about rivers at this time?

So much has changed, and so much of what has happened to New Zealand, especially in terms of poor management, is showing up in our rivers either as reduced flows or contamination, and often both.

New Zealand is still dependent upon agriculture for much of its overseas income. But farming has become much more industrial, especially in the dairying sector.

David Young has just released his new book Rivers: New Zealand’s shared legacy

Unfortunately, as the intensification of agriculture has proceeded for two decades now at an unprecedented pace, and still continues, respect for the common interests of river users generally has not always been uppermost.

Individual rights are now argued as if they were fundamental rights, whereas

New Zealand until a generation ago was a country in which the greater good was still a priority and the river was a commons, in which all parts of the community believed they had a stake and usually did.

An example is that irrigation consents in the old Canterbury schemes were often granted for 10 years and could be withheld if water rights were abused. Today, it is not unusual to be granted a 30-year consent.

Bigger farms and larger investments in equipment are the justification for this. But bigger scale puts farmers under a lot more pressure. When farmers are under pressure, so is the land and water.

Our readers are from the Selwyn district. What are the main issues we need to be aware of regarding the Rakaia River?

As for the Rakaia, I sat through the original water conservation order, which was about 1984. In those days the irrigators were largely sheep farmers, wanting better certainty of water supply.

The conservationists wanted to secure the river flows for native wild life, the wry billed plover, and for the salmon run in particular. The jet-boaters and


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Anything that threatens a river’s essential integrity needs to be looked at closely, especially big irrigation demands that may threaten those flows essential to in-stream life and the river’s contribution to aquifers, among other factors.

I am not an expert in these matters, but there are sound reasons why the Canterbury Plains have not historically been favoured as a dairying region.

These are rooted in the question of how suitable those gravels and hydrological systems are for the run-off that they generate. When nitrates, phosphorous and manure from cows produce the run-offs that have in many cases gone into our natural water systems for so long they present those health issues now being raised insome areas.

These contaminants, which when not well managed, become nutrient enriching in waterways. They are also known to contribute to the systemic failure of Lake Ellesmere as a viable and

highly productive ecological system, long used by Maori, that is already costing millions to try to fix.

At present there seems a conflict between the need for farmers to increase their production and the

impact this has on our environment, specifically our waterways. Do you have any ideas how we can find a balance?

Much of this is about respect for the land versus exploitation driven by not only farming, but banking and industrial agricultural interests. Also, sadly, by government.

The all-in Land and Water Forum which ran for three years has made many recommendations and the government would be wise to adopt these wholesale in its impending water management framework for the Resource Management Act.

I do think that if we are to respect the land and the rivers as well as the farmers, we need to be holistic in our thinking, which some farmers do very well.

This means considering impacts now, not trying to clean up messes more expensively later, and asking how big is too big a farm, how much is toomuch debt?

kayakers’ interests were also in play,

Anything that threatens a river’s essential integrity needs to be looked at closely, especially big irrigation demands that may threaten those flows essential to in-stream life and the river’s contribution to aquifers, among

I am not an expert in these matters, but there are sound reasons why the Canterbury Plains have not historically

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for the land versus exploitation driven by not only farming, but banking and industrial agricultural interests. Also, sadly, by government.

which ran for three years has made many recommendations and the government would be wise to adopt these wholesale in its impending water management framework for the Resource Management Act.

I do think that if we are to respect the land and the rivers as well as the farmers, we need to be holistic in our thinking,

As wise farmers already know, farming to make a profit is easier on both farmer and the land than living the crazy mantra, that productivityis everything.

I was born just after the war, and in that time the world’s population has tripled, New Zealand’s population has well more than doubled and we have an ecological footprint that exceeds our capacity by five-fold.

Our government has provided no leadership on the key issues, of sustainability and climate change. But in applying these principles there is no reason in this country why we cannot be prosperous and environmentally well-managed and be able to look future generations in the eye with the mana of those who had the courage to do things sustainably.

What do you think the future looks like for the Rakaia?

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In a stark change from his position as teaching principal at the small country primary school of Greendale, Mathew Thompson is to take up a position as teacher in Brunei on the island of Borneo.

Next year Mr Thompson and his family will move to Brunei, a country rich in oil and natural gas, whose head of state, the Sultan of Brunei, is one of the richest people in the world.

“I will miss teaching here at Greendale; what an absolute privilege it has been to work here. Culture shock will be a problem, and our children will no doubt find moving to a large school of 1000 pupils extremely challenging from their current one of 30.”

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“People have a very high standard of living thanks to Brunei’s extensive oil and gas reserves. Its most famous resident of course is the Sultan of Brunei who is hugely respected by his people.

“I think New Zealanders work very, very hard for their dollar. They are worked and taxed into the ground early. In Brunei we should be able to finally get ahead financially.”

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When considering what overseas country to work in Mr Thompson was very impressed with Brunei’s low crime rate, population size and culture of peace.

“It is a very safe country and unlike most Asian countries has lots of room. You are housed in a big modern furnished house with garden. It is extremely family friendly and you live in the ordinary community not locked away in a gated community.

“Brunei’s motto is the country of peace or words to that effect and talking to the expats over there this is not just a name but a reflection of the nature of the people and the country.

“Brunei is a highly developed and peaceful country whose inhabitants enjoy many benefits, for example free health care for all. Our children will also benefit from this. It is a Muslim country with strict rules but a lot of tolerance. Alcohol for example is banned therefore ridding society of all the nasty problems

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There are aspects of New Zealand life that Mr Thompson will miss.

“It is extremely hot and we are not looking forward to this. We will miss the cold winter nights when you can put on the fire. Having lived overseas previously it is so noticeable how New Zealanders are really easy going people who don’t like to act better than other people; everyone is treated with respect here,

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Mr Thompson is a seasoned traveller who enjoys experiencing different cultures. The family plan to visit other countries while they live in Brunei, including Singapore, Japan and Hawaii.

“We are both hugely excited and terrified by this move in equal parts. But if you, like me, have watched the Shawshank Redemption you might remember these words from it, ‘get busy living or get busy dying’.

“I recently completed the Cambridge University course in teaching English to foreign language students. Perhaps we might take other overseas opportunities after Brunei who knows.”


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(if any)Open Home: Saturday 1pm — 2pm

Contact details: Bob GillardLicenced Sales and Marketing SpecialistHarcourts Grenadier Real Estate LtdLicenced Agent REAA 2008City Office492 Moorhouse Avenue,PO Box 1625, ChristchurchPh: 03 379 6596 AH: 03 332 9339Mobile: 027 4358 758Email: [email protected]: www.bobgillard.harcourts.co.nz


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Malvern Anglican Parish — St Matthew’s, Courtenay 8.00am. Trinity, Darfield 9.30am. http://malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.com 03 317 9079. The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin.St Paul’s Anglican — West Melton 9.45am Childrens Service – Sue Benzie. Bible Study Mondays 7.30pm, Tuesdays 7pm, - Prayer support. Penny 03 347 8139, Colin & Gail 03 347 8443.Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. Anglican Service & Sunday School 9:30am Rev G Nicholas, Catholic Mass 5:00pm. Contact Secretary Lynette 03 347 4599 [email protected] of Hororata Anglican —Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 0858. St John’s, Hororata 9.30am. www.hororataparish.co.nz.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 Greendale. 10.00am Cafe Hope, Sheffield. 7.00pm “Come on In” Glentunnel. 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 @ 347 8716 [email protected]. www.rollestonchurch.co.nz

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CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 8 December

Farm ServicesCALF, PIG, horse & chook meal. 14% protein, 13% ME. Available in any quantities. Dunsandel area. Please call 027 392 7543.

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

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

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