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The Burnham Vege Co-op is a hub of the Christchurch South Fruit and Vege Co-op and has been running since the end of 2012.

Co-op member Kezia Tapsell said they created the Burnham hub as they had been placing approximately six orders a week for people out here in Burnham through a Hornby hub.

“We thought the best thing would be to start our own hub,” Ms Tapsell said.

Ms Tapsell and Keryn Paekau organised the hub by creating a bank account for members to deposit money for orders and a Facebook page where people can get updates.

“We now have approximately 30 people who are part of our hub and average 25 orders a week. Some people only order fortnightly and some packs are shared between two smaller families,” Ms Tapsell said.

She said anyone can join the hub and it is especially good for those who want to have healthy food for their families on a budget.

To join the Burnham hub members need to be available to help with packing produce and collecting it from Hoon Hay once every eight to ten weeks.

“We have lots of different families who are part of our hub, including mothers who work full time, part time or are stay at home mothers, or single mothers, but they all manage to make it work.

Community co-ops make healthy eating affordable by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Small pockets of Selwyn communities are making it more affordable for families to eat healthy food with the introduction of Vege Co-operative hubs.

“We have one family from Leeston, one from Rolleston and one from Broadfield too, so we don’t really mind if you aren’t living in Burnham you just need to be able to work with the way we run it.”

The Rolleston Vege Co-op has been running since June 2013, according to Adrienne Harold Braam who set up the hub with her daughter Tammy after they had seen the success of a hub run through their church in Hornby. “We enjoyed and benefitted from the low

cost of the packs — $20 value for only $10 — and wanted to make the produce packs available in the local Rolleston area to help others. We were also keen to get to know more people in the local area,” Ms Harold Braam said.

She said the Rolleston Vege co-op has members who are willing to donate time to help others who cannot volunteer because of different circumstances such as disability or ill health.

“Some members also pay for produce packs for families in need.”

Elizabeth May, left, receives her pack of fruit and vegetables from fellow Rolleston Vege Co-op member Chantal Austin

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Emily Klaassens and her mother Terri Elder enjoy themselves at the opening of the latest exhibition at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield featuring the work of Christchurch artists Marion Maguire and Nigel Buxton. For more on the event see Page 6.

Tatiana of Darfield endures the torture of clothes pegs as part of a race to see how many can be placed on the face within a certain amount of time at the Darfield Pool Party on Sunday. For more photos see Page 5.

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West Melton water under pressure by Kent Caddick

West Melton’s water woes could be coming to an end after the Selwyn District Council connected two bores in the township.

Over the summer West Melton residents have been dealing with low water pressure due to high demand and the fact only two of the township’s three bores were operating.

The Jacqueline Drive bore had been out of commission since a heavy rain event in August 2012 caused high turbidity and the presence of ecoli bacteria in the township’s water supply. The heavy rain event also affected the bore well at Elizabeth Allen Drive one of the two other wells in the township.

“At that time we put in a UV filtration system into the Elizabeth Allen bore to treat the water but following community feedback rather than reopening the Jacqueline Drive bore it was decided to connect the two bores to ensure water quality,” council’s water services asset manager Murray England said. That work was completed last week and the

Jacqueline Drive bore has now been connected to the Elizabeth Allen bore and its UV filtration plant boosting the township’s supply of water.

Mr England said the demand for water in West Melton had been growing rapidly.

“In December 2011 we had 70 connections to that water supply but by December 2013 the number of connections had risen to 400.

“Both the Gainsborough and Preston Downs subdivisions are immature in the sense that residents are trying to establish lawns and gardens meaning the demand for water is greater than a more mature and established subdivision.”

Mr England said the water supply systems to the new subdivisions in West Melton had been constructed by the developers and council had since taken over the running and maintenance of the systems.

New Lincoln library opens doors by Kent Caddick

The new Lincoln Library and Service Centre has opened its doors to the public for the first time.

The new $3.7 million library and Selwyn District Council service centre on Gerald Street is more than three times larger than the old library building.

Selwyn District Council’s community services manager Lesley Symington says Lincoln has been one of the fastest growing towns in Selwyn and the old library did not have enough space for the library collection to expand or to host events in demand at libraries, such as pre-schoolers programmes and adult book clubs.

“The new building has plenty of space which allows more books to be displayed, and has a bigger space for events and activities like story-time sessions.

“It also has comfortable seating for people to relax and enjoy a book, historical images of Lincoln on glass display panels and more computers.”

The old library and service centre building will be removed from the existing site in mid-February and will be

The new Lincoln Library building meets all seismic design standards

used by the Selwyn Wairewa Youth Trust in Lincoln as a youth facility.

A community open day involving story sessions, face painting and a sausage sizzle will be held at the library this Saturday between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

Anyone who is a member of any Selwyn library is able to check out and return books to the Lincoln Library.

Ms Symington said If people aren’t a member of the library it’s easy to join they just need to bring along a form of photo ID and proof of address.

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Church takes new direction by Belinda Cullen-Reid

The people of Kirwee Community Church have experienced the closing of one door and the opening of another, with the end of their traditional denominational congregation and the beginning of a new church community.

On February 29, 2012 the Kirwee Presbyterian Church ceased to exist, according to church records, but the community of worshippers has carried on.

The church goers who worshipped at the little weatherboard church built in 1907 decided to leave the Presbyterian Church denomination due to different ideas about the structure and future of

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With our schools now busy welcoming students back again for another year, I am pleased to see that 15 new schools in the Selwyn electorate have signed up to connect to the Network for Learning (N4L) managed network.

The 15 schools are as follows: Broadfield School; Darfield School; Glentunnel School; Greendale School; Windwhistle School; Kirwee Model School; Burnham School; Oaklands School; Southbridge School; Halswell School; West Melton School; Akaroa Area School; Dunsandel School; Hororata School and Ladbrooks School.

The managed network connects schools via a secure data network. It will be run over the best mix of ultra-fast, rural, and remote broadband available in New Zealand.

This is of special interest to me both as the MP for Selwyn and also in my role as Minister for Communications and Information Technology. I believe that

better internet access and connectivity is essential to help prepare students for living and working in the global marketplace of the 21st century.

Nationally we now have 212 schools with signed agreements, expected to

connect to the network within the next few months. I’m excited that so many of our local schools here in Selwyn are among them.

Through the managed network, the Government is picking up the cost to provide schools with safe, reliable, and fast internet with uncapped data, content filtering, and network security. The Government has committed $211 million over eight years to establish the network and provide schools with a funded connection to it.

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their congregation, according to Brian Booth of the newly formed Kirwee Community Church.

Mr Booth said the members felt constrained by the hierarchical system of the Presbyterian Church and decided to form a non-denominational church.

“It’s only a weak church that needs a denomination. It’s what you teach and what you preach that matters,” Mr Booth said.

Following an unsuccessful bid to acquire their former church building the Kirwee Community Church now meets at the local sports pavilion.

The community has around 30 members, and falls under the umbrella of Grace Fellowships New Zealand, a group of autonomous Christian congregations.

They have a simple leadership structure with Mr Booth taking the voluntary role of church pastor.

“The whole atmosphere is a bit freer. We don’t have anyone to answer to except one another.”

The church community have their own constitution and their statement of faith is the Nicene Creed. Mr Booth said he would like to see the church grow and hopes more local people will attend.

“We’re an inclusive church. Anyone can attend. We’re here. Our doors are wide open.”

Brian Booth is the pastor of the recently formed Kirwee Community Church


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Christchurch artists Marion Maguire and Nigel Buxton of PaperGraphica Gallery mingled with Selwyn Community Art Council patrons at the gallery opening and discussed the techniques used and meanings behind their works.

Marian Maguire chose to display six etchings from her series entitled Colonial Encounters, placing Greek and Maori mythology side by side.

“I use old-fashioned etching techniques on metal plates. I look at the interaction between the sexes as a metaphor for interaction between the races,” Ms Maguire said.

Nigel Buxton looked at the theme of displacement in pioneering life by digitally layering images of people in high fashion alongside basic New Zealand settings.

Artists Marion Maguire (left) and Nigel Buxton (centre) are introduced by MCAC member Meg Morten at the exhibition opening

Cathy Farquhart and Sylvia Moreau of Darfield discuss an etching by Marion Maguire

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Valentines DayValentines Day steeped in traditionWhile the celebration of Valentine’s Day is a recent phenomenon in New Zealand the tradition of Valentines is in fact centuries old.

While the exact history of Valentine’s Day is uncertain we do know that Valentine’s Day is based on both Christian and ancient Roman traditions.

There have been several saints bearing the name Valentine. One St Valentine was said to have been martyred for carrying out secret marriages following the outlawing of marriage for soldiers by Emperor Claudius II, who decided men made better soldiers when they remained unattached.

A second St Valentine is known for his heroic deeds in helping Christians escape from Roman prison where they were treated with cruelty.

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The placing of Valentine’s Day in February could have been to mark the anniversary of St Valentine’s death.

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Efficient water use despite dry spellIrrigationNZ says a Canterbury water use report shows that despite an increase in water use it wasn’t as large as might have been expected in a season which bordered on drought.

An Environment Canterbury water use report released recently shows irrigators used more water during last year’s dry spell than the previous wet summer.

Water use data for the July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 year shows between 13.91% and 65.1% of allocated surface and groundwater across Canterbury was taken for irrigation.

Water use was heaviest in the Orari-Opihi-Pareora, Ashburton and Selwyn-Waihora Zones which correlates with significant irrigation activity in those areas.

IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis said the data actually reinforces the changes they’re seeing as new technologies and improved practice lead to more targeted water application.

“Irrigators don’t pump water out of the ground because they can as pumping costs them money. There is an efficiency driver and most farmers are already responsible water managers.”

However, Mr Curtis said a change in the way Environment Canterbury analyses and presents water use does mean the data should be treated as indicative-only.

“This report contains data from less than 40% of consented water takes with rates five litres per second and greater.

“Since June last year, hundreds more farmers across the region have installed water metering systems so next year’s report and those that follow will be significantly more accurate.

“In the next couple of years we’ll have a much better picture of true water use based on farmers’ actual water use.”

Mr Curtis said despite a lower than expected water use increase, there is still plenty irrigators can do to improve their management of water.

“IrrigationNZ will roll out our SMART irrigation programme this year to support farmers in keeping up with the technologies, skills and management

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The Selwyn company also lifted its advance rates for the season effective from January, to be paid February, from $5.00 per kgMS to $6.40 per kgMS.

Synlait Milk chairman Graeme Milne says it is the company’s policy to pay its contract milk suppliers a competitive market price and the increase reflects the sustained high commodity prices.

“Our forecast 2014 financial performance continues to improve and we expect the company will benefit from both earnings growth in our value added categories and a favourable product mix for the remainder of this financial year.

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Milk managing director John Penno said despite challenges associated with Chinese government regulatory reform the company is confident of delivering on its infant formula and nutritional products strategy.

“In the short term these regulatory changes will continue to result in considerable disruption in the Chinese market and we may not achieve our forecast target of 10,000 metric tonnes of infant formula and nutritional sales this financial year.

“However, we remain confident these changes will validate the strategy of our business over time and will underpin our ability to meet our long term targets through expected volume growth from our key customers in this market.”

Mr Penno said business development continues in key markets outside of China.

“We expect to commence production of milk powders as infant formula ingredients for two new tier one multi-national companies in the second half of this financial year.” Synlait Milk also expects to commission its

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Mr Penno said while this is a little behind the planned commissioning date the company expects to exceed its forecast two metric tonnes of lactoferrin sales in this financial year.

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Learning down on the farm Lincoln University is converting 20 hectares of its farmland at its Te Waihora campus into a facility for teaching and researching sheep breeding and intensive lamb finishing called LincolnSheep.

The site for LincolnSheep was previously used for the South Island field days. Fencing will commence in January 2014 along with the construction of handling yards. Stock will be transferred to the site from February 2014.

Fifteen hectares will be used for a partially-irrigated ‘technology farm’ as a summer-safe sheep breeding unit.

The unit will be used to investigate and demonstrate current and future on-farm technologies in the management of sheep, hogget and lamb selection, health, welfare and production, with the ultimate aim of maximising productivity and profitability for sheep farming.

LincolnSheep’s first project will focus on the costs of internal parasites, leading to a demonstration of the long-term benefits that accrue from prolonged control of parasites.

This research will take approximately three years after which LincolnSheep will shift its focus to another area of importance to sheep farmers.

The remaining five hectares will be used as a fully-irrigated, lamb and beef, intensive-finishing unit for the

Lincoln University’s Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West

demonstrate current and emerging technologies for sheep farming to undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as using it for the University’s Whenua Kura training partnership with Ngai Tahu.

“And farmers are welcome too. They might be able to teach us, as well as the University being useful to them. LincolnSheep will not just excite students about careers in the red-meat industry it will really help boost our research on sheep as well, plus there’s

principal purpose of demonstrating best use of summer-safe and summer-dry lands for finishing stock, as well as exploring the optimal use of individual animal recording and associated information technologies.

According to Lincoln University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr Andrew West, LincolnSheep will help the University and Lincoln Hub partners evaluate and

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The diploma is offered in conjunction with Lincoln University and is open to students of all ages according to Rex Smith of the DHS Rural College.

“[We offer the course to] anyone wishing to increase their employment prospects in agricultural middle management. School leavers through to middle age people have completed

this diploma,” Mr Smith said. Subjects on offer include pasture and crop, soils, farm engineering, computing, animal health/husbandry and plant and animal pests and diseases.

Mr Smith said completing the course was a way for people to further their career in agriculture. “Traditionally people completing this diploma

Selwyn farmers are preparing their entries for the annual Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin competition.

The event, entering its twelfth year, recognises New Zealand’s most tender and tasty steak, an award taken seriously by industry professionals.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand CEO, Dr Scott Champion, says the competition is an opportunity to showcase the dedication and skill so evident in New Zealand beef farming.

“The quality of New Zealand beef is a product of the hard-work and dedication of our farmers and this event rewards these efforts, making it a competitive and highly regarded award.” Each entry in the competition, sponsored by Zoetis, will

be assessed based on the criteria of aroma, juiciness, tenderness, texture and taste, in order to find the semi-finalists.

These steaks will then be put forward to a panel of judges who narrow the entries down to the top 20.

The concluding stage of the competition is the highly anticipated Grand Final, held at the Beef Expo in Feilding in May, where one last taste test decides the 2014 Grand Champion.

Retailers, wholesalers and food service providers are also in with a chance, with the Best of Brand title also up for grabs.

For an entry form, farmers and retailers can visit beeflambnz.co.nz or call 0800 733 466.

Evening classes for agricultural employees by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Darfield High School’s Agricultural College is offering evening classes for students who want to work towards obtaining the Regional Diploma in Agriculture.

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Semester One starts on February 10 and classes are held on Thursday evenings from 7–9pm.

Selwyn farmers are preparing their entries for the annual Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin competition.


GARDENINGMaking watering easyWatering plants can be a real hassle, especially during the summer months, it is often time consuming and there is the issue of wasted water.

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AutoPot is one of the simplest watering system’s available in New Zealand and gives you the ability to leave plants unattended for weeks at a time.

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Gardener’s diary by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Nothing is more delightful than harvesting the rewards of the year’s labour in the garden.

It’s not been a typical dry hot summer in Selwyn, but a little digging under the soil reveals the need for continued watering, especially in areas with lighter soil. Laying mulch around plants will insure that valuable moisture is retained in the soil.

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Set in a serene garden setting this impressive four-bedroom home is impeccable in its presentation.

This magnificent Kerry Mason Architect designed home is situated in Okuti Valley, Little River, a leisurely 45-minute drive from Christchurch.

This is a Mediterranean style country house with Marseille tile roof, featuring five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two separate living areas joined by a central sun gallery.

The double height living areas feature oregon beams and solid T&G rimu flooring.

Timber window joinery throughout is fully double glazed with functional external shutters.

The country style chef’s kitchen with open plan dining opens onto two of the sheltered courtyards. In addition there is a second full kitchen in the southern wing.

The design of this luxury home for the extended family also lends itself to being a functional homestay or B&B.

At a Glance:Address: 215 Okuti Valley Road, Little RiverLand Area: 1.27haFloor Area: 315m²Rooms: 2 living areas + sun gallery, 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, plus double garagePrice or method of sale: Auction at 1pm Thursday 6 March 2014 in rooms.View at: www.harcourts.co.nz listing number CR25586

Contact details:Bob GillardLicensed Sales and Marketing SpecialistHarcourts Grenadier Real Estate LtdLicensed Agent REAA 2008City OfficeA/H 03 332 9339Mobile 027 435 8758Email [email protected] www.facebook.com/Canterbury.rural.propertywww.bobgillard.harcourts.co.nz

Situated on 1.27ha (3 acres) of subtropical parkland of mature native and exotic plantings bounded by the Okuti River.

There is a citrus grove, large potager vegetable garden, fruit and nut orchard with geodesic dome glasshouse, garden sheds and a four-bay implement shed. There is a reticulated onsite water supply system to both the home and irrigated grounds. An above ground heated pool is complemented by adjacent outdoor barbecue area overlooking the river.

To get a feel for this glorious property please view the walk-through video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf-Q7bU3loo but to fully appreciate all this magnificent property has to offer you should to come to the Open Homes on Saturday 15 and 22 February and 1 March from 1pm–3pm (or viewing strictly by appointment).


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

Health and BeautyYOGA CLASSES – Monday 7pm at Sheffield Hall & Wednesday 12 noon at Darfield Rec. Centre. Open class to suit all levels. Everyone welcome. Call Geraldine, 03 318 3012.

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

Situations Vacant

Darfield Primary School

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Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am St Matthew’s Courtenay. 9.30am Trinity, Darfield. 4.00pm Tour of the Transitional Cathedral followed by afternoon tea and Evensong at 5.00pm with preacher Mr Stephen Piercy. 03 317 9079 for info. http://malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.comSt Paul’s Anglican — West Melton 9.45am St Paul’s Holy Communion. 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 — 9.30am St John’s, Hororata. www.hororataparish.co.nz Rev Jenni Carter 03 318 0858.Darfield Catholic Church — Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to the church newsletter. Parish Priest: Fr Paulo Filoiai’i 03 342 9763. Email: [email protected] Hornby Presbytery.Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309.Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am West Melton. 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, St James, Sheffield.Glentunnel Chapel — Sunday 10.30am Worship & Communion, 03 318 8948 or 021 274 2548. www.glentunnel.org.nz.Mountain View Community Church — 17 North Terrace, Darfield Sunday Service 6.30pm, Prayer 6.00pm, Pastors: Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340.Rolleston Church — 10am Family Service. 7pm Rolleston Encounter. Cornerstone Kids during morning service. Cornerstone Youth in the Lounge Friday 7-9pm All meetings held at the Rolleston Community Centre, 94 Rolleston Drive, Administration contact: Nikki @ 03 347 8716, [email protected]. www.rollestonchurch.co.nz

Verse for the Week: Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkles from evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water Heb 10:22

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POT POURRI SALE(between Annabels & Bridgestone Tyres)

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