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Beard growing competition kicks offOver 50 men from the West Melton area signed up to compete in the town’s beard growing comp …

Earthquake relocation brings inspirationA difficult few years has brought out a passion for painting in Springfield artist Sonia Turnbull …

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p Riders in the 7 to 11 year trail bike class poised for action at the starting gate during Canterbury Mini Motocross’ ‘King of the Bowl 2014’ event held at the club’s new track near Darfield. This was round one of a three round series where young riders are awarded points, with trophies given to the winners at the end of the series. Canterbury Mini Motocross is a new club which started up this year and has attracted a great deal of interest from across Selwyn.

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Cell phone coverage a step closeru by Kent Caddick

West Melton residents could be enjoying improved cell phone coverage sooner than expected following a decision by Vodafone to reduce the height of a proposed cell phone tower in Halkett Road.

A Selwyn District Council resource consent allowing the building of a 32m tower was granted in 2013 but a small group of residents appealed the decision to the Environment Court with a preliminary hearing set down for June.

Vodafone external communications manager Michelle Baguley said with the

agreement of all parties they have put the hearing on hold to allow them to put up a 25m tower on the same site, which, because of its reduced height, is a permitted activity not requiring a resource consent.

“We have had huge support from the people of West Melton to get this tower

up so felt this was an appropriate way to proceed.

“As it is part of the Rural Broadband Initiative and government funding is being used, we have to ensure the tower we put up fulfils the requirement of the RBI.”

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p The whole of West Melton School participated in Pink Shirt Day recently which is a nationwide event promoting taking a stand against bullying and fostering positive relationships with people. James White and Logan Holland, two student school councillors, organised the day.

p Rolleston Primary School students Joseph Hall and Shaun Kempton show off their skills at a drumming workshop held recently. The Red Cross donated money for the children to have experiences in the arts, music and drama to give them tools to cope with stress and other pressures. Teacher Amanda Barrett said the children really enjoyed the workshop. “It’s amazing how much skill is involved with drumming — different hand strokes can make totally different sounds.”

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p Students from Sheffield School recently visited the Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston for swimming activities including water safety, confidence building and fun novelty events. Activities included using flotation devices and lifejackets. Later in the year the school will visit Waikuku beach where they will work with lifeguards learning to swim safely at beaches. In this picture Harley Parker practises using a flotation device.

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Beard growing competition kicks offu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

Over 50 men from the West Melton area signed up to compete in the town’s beard growing competition as part of the 150-year celebrations to be held at Labour Weekend.

The event kicked off at the West Melton pub last week, where men were photographed with their clean shaven faces, and were given a support pack which included hair care products.

Long-time beard wearing West Melton resident, and winner of the 1971 beard growing competition, Colin Watson, took the plunge and parted with his whiskers, so he could enter the competition with a clean conscience.

Competition organiser Andrew Sharpe said regular ‘support group’ meetings will be held at the pub leading up to the grand judging in October. ¢ p Competitors line up for their official ‘before’ photo for the West Melton beard growing competition

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The contribution of our defence personnelu by Amy Adams, Selwyn MP

Burnham Military Camp has been part of the Selwyn landscape since 1923. It is the largest army base in the South Island.

Medical training for the entire New Zealand Defence Force is conducted in Burnham at Joint Services Health School and all medics enlisted in the Army, Navy or Air Force are sent here for training.

Burnham is also home to the Southern HQ of the New Zealand Cadet Forces. They are the Air Training Corps (Air Force), Cadet Corps (Army) and Sea Cadet Corps (Navy).

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Heritage funding availableGroups and individuals interested in preserving Selwyn’s heritage are being encouraged to apply for funding for their next project with the opening of Selwyn Heritage Fund applications.

Selwyn District Council has funding available to meet some of the extra costs associated with protecting heritage buildings and trees for the community’s benefit. This may include restoring, reinforcing and protecting heritage buildings, and other structures such as war memorials, sites and trees.

Grants given in previous years have ranged between $250 and $17,000 for projects such as pruning old oak trees, restoring weatherboards and earthquake repairs to buildings and other structures following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

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$1,000 to replace an aluminium window frame with a wooden frame.

“The previous owners had put in a box bay aluminium window, but it didn’t match the style of the 150 year-old home,” Mrs Carpenter said.

“When Councillor Malcolm Lyall told me about the Selwyn Heritage fund I was delighted that a grant could cover part of the cost of replacing the window to maintain the heritage of the building.”

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Having spent time as a patron on one intake of the LSV course and visited other courses, I have been very inspired to see the light that comes into the eyes of some of our troubled younger people during their time on the course. The LSV programme has a very impressive success rate in getting those who complete the course off welfare and into work.

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St John Youth division for West Meltonu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

A youth division of St John is starting in West Melton next month, giving young people in the area an opportunity to learn life skills including first aid, road safety, community awareness and communication.

West Melton St John Divisional Manager Tessa Barnes said St John Youth division is for people age six to eighteen years, with a penguin programme for six to eight year olds and a cadet programme for older children.

“St John Youth is a great programme for children to make new friends and learn great life skills all within a fun and safe environment,” Ms Barnes said.

“During the year within the youth programme, penguins and cadets have the opportunity to attend camps, competitions and leadership development courses.”

Ms Barnes said she decided to start the West Melton youth division because of the growing population in the area. “I know what the youth programme has

to offer and what it could do for any young person joining up and I wanted the youth of the West Melton area to have this opportunity.

“I contacted the local area committee to seek their approval for a new division and they have supported me every step of the way.”

St John Youth members will have an opportunity to work towards badges and awards and enter competitions.

Ms Barnes hopes other St John initiatives will also come to the area, including first aid courses and a voluntary caring caller programme.

The new group will get underway on June 9 with an introductory evening.

For more information go to youth.stjohn.org.nz. ¢

Consultation closes soonTime has almost run out for those who want to have their say in the Draft District Development Strategy which will guide the growth of Selwyn up to 2031.

Selwyn District Council’s planning manager Tim Harris said the strategy looks at a range of issues across the district including commercial and residential land supply, and what council facilities, infrastructure and services are needed in urban and rural areas.

“It is important that people living in Selwyn take the opportunity to make a submission on Selwyn 2031 as the council will use the strategy to help guide future development and it will assist the council to plan and deliver future services.”

Around 160 people attended meetings held on the strategy at Leeston, Darfield, Dunsandel, Springfield, Glentunnel, Rolleston and West Melton. Selwyn’s population is expected to grow from around 45,000 p Leaders for the new West Melton St John Youth programme meet to discuss ideas for the group

starting in June. From left: Caitlin Wright, Jamie Spittal and Tessa Barnes

now to over 74,000 by 2031. The draft strategy, a summary document and submission forms can be viewed online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay and copies are also available from council libraries and services centres. Submissions close on June 6. ¢

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Earthquake relocation brings inspirationu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

A difficult few years has brought out a passion for painting in Springfield artist Sonia Turnbull.

She now has an enviable view of the majestic Southern Alps from her dining table, which also serves as her part-time painting studio, until she is able to convert a shed in the garden into a studio.

“Out here I feel much more inspired to paint. Life is much more relaxed and peaceful,” she said. Ms Turnbull began painting in her early teens, inspired by an art teacher who nurtured her talents.

In her twenties she dabbled with acrylics and painted in her spare time, giving her works away to friends as presents.

It wasn’t until moving to Springfield last year she began to take painting more seriously.

“I’ve painted more in this year since moving to Springfield than I have in my whole life. “I work at the local petrol

station. It’s been a great way of getting to know the community and working at the garage has given me more time to paint”

She said walking around the hills of Springfield provide inspiration for her paintings.

“I’m inspired by the views and living in the area. I love painting landscapes, especially the water and reflections.

“It’s been therapeutic for me. I can zone out, and paint for hours when I have the time.”

p Springfield artist Sonia Turnbull is inspired by the alpine landscape around her

p This work by Sonia Turnbull will be part of the latest MCAC exhibition at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield

Ms Turnbull is part of an art group which meet weekly in the hall at the Kowai Domain near Springfield. She has also joined the local fire brigade and said she feels like she is becoming one of the locals.

Next month her paintings will be exhibited at a Malvern Community Arts Council exhibition at the Selwyn Gallery along with works by Vicky Peacock, Corey Kopp and Myriam Jay. The exhibition entitled Southern Splendour runs from June 6 to July 3. ¢

When the land under Ms Turnbull’s Aranui home was damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes she was offered a pay-out for her property, which she took as an opportunity to start over in the country.

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Author Greg Hopkinson from Castle Hill Village has released his first book — a memoir about his life as a young businessman searching for a more peaceful existence.

Boundless: A wayward entrepreneur’s search for peace is Mr Hopkinson’s account of his life to date and includes tales of his adventures across the globe, including being trapped in an avalanche, working in the Soviet Union, and establishing a chain of retail stores back in New Zealand.

Mr Hopkinson told The Record that none of his high paced activities bought him the peace he desired.

“I was doing business in the Soviet Union as it collapsed and thinking making a lot of money and retiring early would deliver peace of mind. No it didn’t. Establishing a chain of retail stores in New Zealand meant I moved even further away from my desire for peace. Then I did the most unlikely thing — I became a monk,” Mr Hopkinson said.

In contrast to his previous life Mr Hopkinson now lives with his partner Sally in the Canterbury high country where he spends around two to three hours each day in meditation.

“Most days I get out for a walk in the local environ, and during winter I ski for two or three hours about three days a week.”

“Living in the high country is actually very social. It seems like most days we either have someone staying with us, or someone popping in. We also travel often to teach meditation courses,” he said.

His book is full of helpful tips on how to find contentment.

“Thirty practical, down-to-earth clues are subtly woven into the book — if practised, each clue reveals more peace and contentment for anyone.”

“The hope is that at least one clue will resonate with every reader, and that the reader will become aware that they can easily make different choices that will reveal more peace,

contentment, happiness and love in their life,” he said. Mr Hopkinson said despite his relaxed lifestyle he still has a lot of projects going on, including the Boundless project, which expands on the book and includes a website, Facebook page and Youtube channel, teaching principals of happiness.

“Three friends and I are embarking on an eight-month road trip through New Zealand, the United Kingdom and on to Europe where we are delivering clues to happiness, and randomly interviewing and filming people from all walks of life and asking them what reveals contentment and happiness in their lives. It’s called the boundless.info project,” he said. Mr Hopkinson is writing a second book that carries on with the themes found in Boundless. ¢

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“Once the tower is up we will have to test it to ensure it provides the coverage required.” Ms Baguley said.

“As well as ensuring cell phone coverage to West Melton the tower will also provide wireless broadband to residents.”

Vodafone began investigating putting up a cell phone tower in the Selwyn township back in 2011 so she said they are extremely pleased to finally get to this stage.

“We have been dedicated to getting this facility up and running and clearly the feedback we have had from the

community has made us determined to make this happen.”

Ms Baguley said it would take between six and eight weeks to get the tower up but is hopeful it should be operational by August.

“We have, however, reserved the right to return to the original resource consent application should the 25m tower not be able to fulfil the requirements of the RBI.”

All three major telecommunications companies, Vodafone, Telecom and 2Degrees, will be able to use the tower. ¢

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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s Christian Hoerning says that as the nights begin to get cooler it is important to get your home set up well to keep warm and dry.

Insulating a home’s ceiling and underfloor will make the single biggest difference to keeping the heat in.

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If you have a dryer that is vented to the outside, using it during long rainy spells is actually better than hanging

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Pulling curtains, closing doors, using a draught stopper under doors, and ensuring windows are well sealed will all help keep the heat in the room you are in.

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Making café style coffee at homeu by Belinda Cullen-Reid

For coffee connoisseurs there’s nothing like that first hit of coffee in the morning and the thought of being able to get up and brew your own café style coffee is attractive to many people.

The espresso coffee machine is becoming a staple in many New Zealand homes. The challenge is to find the right espresso machine, which is very much up to individual needs.

When choosing a machine consider ease of use, cost per cup, overall cost of the machine and of course the taste of the final product. The true connoisseur

will want to be as hands on as possible when making their coffee and will be attracted to a manual espresso machine, such as one that is piston or lever driven, so they have plenty of control in the quest of making that perfect cup of java.

More common in New Zealand homes are the automatic type of coffee machine

semi-automatic function controls the volume of espresso you get in your cup.

Perhaps the easiest coffee machines of all to use are the super-automatic machines that do everything at a touch of a button, and the new capsule style machines where pre-ground, prefilled coffee capsules can be placed into the machine and the rest is done for you.

Consumer New Zealand earlier this year tested 25 coffee machines and have rated them on their website. They also provide other helpful hints for budding baristas. They say when it comes to coffee it’s all about the beans. There are two main varieties of coffee beans: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans generally make a higher-quality coffee.

If you’re using a manual or semi-automatic espresso machine, you may want to buy your own grinder. Avoid cheaper grinders that won’t let you control the fineness. A decent burr-type grinder will give you the right fineness and control. For best results grind your beans just before making the coffee.

Keep your beans fresh by buying in small quantities from a store that has a high turnover. Keep them in an airtight container somewhere cool, dry and dark. Don’t refrigerate or freeze them.

For some people the pleasure of coffee is found in the making as well as the consuming, for others they are just happy to push a button and have a reliable brew. Whatever your preference, as the German proverb states: ‘Coffee and love are best when they are hot’. ¢

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Match making with wine and foodu by Celia and Hennie Bosman

The proliferation of cooking programmes and competitions highlight how interested we are in food these days.

p Frango na pucara is a Portuguese dish which matches well with an off-dry Riesling

Being able to produce restaurant quality food in your own home is becoming more and more popular as we all experiment with recipes, cooking styles and flavours.

It therefore makes sense to extend this sensory experience through to which wine to match with that special dish.

The traditional white wine with white meat and red wine with red meat is well and truly a thing of the past, thank goodness.

With New Zealand now boasting well over 700 wine producers it is easy to be overwhelmed by the choice of wine.

Our motto is taste. Get into the habit of tasting your wine with your food.

In our household this is also referred to as ‘market research’.

There are a few simple principles to guide you, but essentially you are your own best judge. Make a note of what works even if it is just a mental note. Start by asking is the dish mild or flavourful, fatty or lean, rich or acidic? General rules of thumb — match mild foods with mild wines and match big, flavourful foods with

big, flavourful wines. For example, pair a bold-flavoured pepper steak with a spicy, bold Syrah. Equally you generally want to match the richness of the food and the richness of the wine. For example, pair a rich chicken in cream sauce with a rich buttery Chardonnay.

There are always exceptions to any rules. One rule that never changes is that only you know what you like.

Our latest wine match foray was with a favourite Portuguese recipe called Frango na Pucara — an interesting mix of chicken, chorizo and tomato, baked in the oven. We matched it with an off-dry Riesling and what a winner.

The acidity of the Riesling balanced the acidity of the tomato and the hint of sweetness balanced the spice from the chorizo. If the spice had been too overwhelming we may have failed, as spice can really kill a wine but this time we were lucky.

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From the Cellar is The Record’s new monthly wine matching column and is written by Hennie and Celia Bosman of True and Daring Winery, West Melton.

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After the recent changeable weather we have experienced, it looks like winter is almost here so it is important to drive to the winter conditions.

One problem in winter is sunstrike. Sunstrike can occur at any time of the day, but is most likely during sunrise and sunset in the winter months. This is the time when the sun can hit your windscreen at a low angle. It can happen unexpectedly, like when I got caught out recently turning right at the Rolleston traffic lights when the sun bounced off my side mirror.

Another area I have become familiar with sunstrike is at the rail crossing just west of Kirwee. I am sure many of our readers will have places that they are now mindful of and can share with others.Here are a few tips: • Always keep your windscreen clean and clear inside and out.

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You’ll need to be reliable, computer-literate and able to help our customers make You’ll need to be reliable, computer-literate and able to help our customers make the most out of their marketing – but most of all you’ll have a can-do attitude and a the most out of their marketing – but most of all you’ll have a can-do attitude and a willingness to pitch in.

Full training and the support of a nationwide media company will be provided to the Full training and the support of a nationwide media company will be provided to the successful applicant.

This position is based out of Darfield.


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Public Notices

THURSDAY 26th JUNEThe Annual General Meeting of The Malvern Community Patrol

Thursday 26th June at the Darfield Library 7.30pm

Residents of Kirwee, Sheffield Coalgate, Glentunnel, Darfield and

Hororata are invited to attend as the Patrol regularly visits these areas.

Supper will be provided by Darfield BakeryEnquires phone: 03 318 8588

Community Patrols of

New Zealand

Pets

Aylesbury KennelsBOARDING DOGS AND CATSSecure protected accommodation and large exercise areas for dogs. Heated bedtime area for small dogs. Insulated and heated cattery.HOURS: 8.30am – 6pm Oct – Apr Wed – 8.30am – 5pm May – Sept MonTUESDAYS BY ARRANGEMENT

}2/1830 Main West Coast Road, AylesburyPhone 03 318 1752 – Brian and Di

Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00am St Peter’s, Springfield. 8.00am Trinity, Darfield. 9.30am St Ambrose, Sheffield with Sunday School. 5.00pm St George’s, Kirwee. The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin. 03 317 9079 malvernanglicanparish.blogspot.com.St Paul’s Anglican — West Melton — Services are now at 9.30am ~ Holy Communion. Rev Shirley Hawk. Bible Study Monday and Tuesday 7.30pm — 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]. Parish of Hororata Anglican — 9.30am St John’s, Hororata. www.horortaparish.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 — 10.00am St James, Sheffield — Cafe Hope theme ‘The Word’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, 5pm Night 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 of the Week: Jesus said, ‘He that findeth his life shall lose it, and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.’ Matt 10:39

CHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 8th June

TradesSELWYN SIGNS — Fred Maynard. Phone: 03 329 7371. Mob: 027 260 7628. Email: [email protected].


TradesTrades Trades

Situations Vacant

FOR ALL YOUR TOURS, CHARTER & SCHOOL TRANSPORT NEEDS

Torlesse Travel has a vacancy for a School Bus Driver for the Kimberley Bus Run.

Approx 2.5 hours per day. A Class 2 and P endorsement are needed and assistance is available to obtain these.

Casual drivers also required.

For further information please phone 318 8118 or 027 448 0117

or email [email protected]

TravelTORLESSE

Public Notices

INCH – BillWe as a family would like to acknowledge

the wonderful support extended to us before and after the loss of Bill, a loving

husband, father and grandad.

Thank you for all the flowers, cards, baking and to all the people who attended

his funeral to celebrate his life.

Please accept this as a personal thank you to you all.

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

Building undertaken

MALCOLM LANG BUILDER03 317 9183 OR 027 437 6406

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

Call Don on:021 066 3011

Concrete 2 U

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED

Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

david wilkinsonregistered electrician

phone 03 318 1231fax 03 318 1235 email [email protected]

po box 26 kirwee

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed

Plumbing

ü Maintenance & servicingü Bathroom & kitchen renovationsü Mains pressure hot water upgradesü Blocked Drainsü Fully stocked vehiclesü Fast, friendly professional service

Laser Plumbing Christchurch West03 348 6920

0800 11 22 [email protected]

We are able to accurately share travelling costs between jobs with GPS tracking

So try us first!

SHOP 16 – ROLLESTON SQUAREMon–Fri 8am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm CLOSED WEEKENDS WITH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS!

PHONE 03 347 7601

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Professional Services

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COMPUTER NEED ATTENTION?We specialise in: sales & service of new & used machines, networking, virus protection, backup, reloading & restoring of Windows.

Plain old-fashioned help and assistance.

[email protected]

darfield applianceDaily Onsite Sales & Servicing

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

OXFORD APPLIANCESMurray Dawson

Reg’d Service Technician027 226 3898

Ph 03 318 8609 [email protected]

SERVICES LTDSERVICES LTD

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

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

Investigations

Need a Professional Electrician?

0800 LASER 4 U(0800 527 374)

Laser Electrical Rolleston 831 Jones Road, Rollestonwww.laserelectrical.co.nz

Call Laser Electrical today

$55.00 +gst and installation

Philips SmartBright LED Downlight 12Watt DN052B

Replacement R80 option

Experienced Builder– New Builds– Renovations– Alterations

Call Dave Barnhill 027 618 2345or after hours 317 9144

Call us for:• General livestock work• Fencing / yards• Drains / culverts cleaned installed• Water reticulation / tank and trough cleaning• Cultivation new pasture / crops• Mowing / rotary hoeing• Landscaping new or maintenance / tree work• Spraying• Building repairs / alterations

Property Minders Ltd

Property Minders LtdTotal Farm / Lifestyle Block ServicePh: 0274864403E- mail: [email protected] Safe Trained • Est 2005

FURNITURE RESTORATIONAll types of

furniture and doors repaired,sprayed or French polished.

FREE QUOTES318 0047

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When Texco Drilling Ltd installs your new well you can be assured of quality. To ensure this we provide down-hole camera footage at the end of each well. We use experienced operators, with casing joining undertaken by skilled and qualified welders, using formal weld procedures. Environmentally friendly products are also used in all situations where equipment engages or enters the ground (thread grease etc.)

We specialise in: • 150mm and 200mm wells to 150 metres • Large diameter wells up to 1.2 diameter for efficient shallow wells • 250mm and 300mm wells to 60 metres • Galleries also installed with excavators up to 35 ton available

Well Development: We pride ourselves in leaving your well correctly screened and developed to its full potential with quality stainless steel wedge wire screens of the correct diameter and aperture size. Correct and full development has a positive impact on pump selection, protects your pump investment, and maximises the overall long-term economics of the well and pump installation.

Each well is unique and requires a different approach, something that we can discuss with you to reach a suitable and economic solution. Texco use primarily mechanical and air development methods depending on what is required in each situation.

Inspection, rehabilitation and repair of existing wells: With our comprehensive range of equipment and high resolution Down Hole Video Camera we can inspect and recommend further action on your existing well or indeed recognise if it has reached the end of its economic life. We can then discuss a solution with you for each case.

Well repair system: We also have a well repair system available to give you a viable option to fix a broken or non-complying well, rather than drilling a new one.

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

Well Drilling

Tim O’Toole on 0274 688 834 Texco Drilling Ltd, 45 Francella Street Bromley, Christchurch [email protected] • www.texco.co.nz

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