Interested in helping your community?

Volunteers are working to help our community every day. If you would like to give something back to the community and are interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer, then come along to one of our upcoming open days.

You’ll hear from a range of groups about what is involved in volunteering and there is no pressure to sign up.

Open days are being held at the:

• Darfield Service Centre on Wednesday 18 June , from 9am

to 4pm

• Lincoln Event Centre on Thursday 19 June, from 9am

to 4pm

Some of the presenters are from:

Senior-Net, St Johns, Girl Guides, Envirotown, Citizens Advice Bureau, ECCO, Selwyn Central Community Care, Lincoln & Districts Community Care, Volunteering Canterbury, Canterbury District Health Board, Age Concern, Community Response Teams, Selwyn District Community Committees.

If you would like to register, get a copy of the days programme or if you have any queries please contact lisa.larkin@selwyn.govt.nz or phone 347 2755.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARDS

SelwynCentralCommunityBoard•Wednesday,18June,4.30pm,ExecutiveMeetingRoomOne,RollestonCouncilBuilding

MalvernCommunityBoard•Monday,23June,4pm,DarfieldLibrary/ServiceCentre

CouncilMeeting•Wednesday,25June,1pm,CouncilChambers,RollestonCouncilBuilding

SelwynWaihoraZoneCommittee•Tuesday,1July,1pm,ExecutiveMeetingRoomOne,RollestonCouncilBuilding

Audit&RiskSubcommittee•Wednesday, 2 July, 3pm, ExecutiveMeetingRoomOne,RollestonCouncilBuilding

IndustrialParkProjectTeam•Thursday, 3 July, 3pm, Izone Café& VisitorsCentreMeetingRoom (Because this project team discusses

commercially sensitive information, the public will be excluded from most, if not all, of the meeting. Please direct any queries to the Corporate Services Manager, Douglas Marshall)

LOCAL COMMITTEES& ASSOCIATIONS

These are publicmeetings and the first 10minutesareavailableforthepublictospeak.Coalgate/GlentunnelReserveCommittee•Thursday,26June,8pmCoalgateFireStationCoalgateTownshipCommittee•Tuesday,17June,7.30pm,CoalgateFireStationCoes & Chamberlains Fords ReserveManagementCommittee•Tuesday,17June,7.30pm,SudeleyParkDarfieldTownshipCommittee•Thursday,19June,7.30pm,DarfieldLibrary/ServiceCentre

DunsandelCommunityCommittee•Wednesday,25June,7.30pm,DunsandelSportsGround

GlenroyCommunityHallCommittee•Tuesday,17June,8pm,GlenroyCommunityHallGlentunnelTownshipAssociation•Monday,23June,7.30pm,GlentunnelHallLeestonParkAssociation•Monday,30June,7.30pm,LeestonParkPavilionLincolnEventCentreGovernanceCommittee•Wednesday, 25 June, 7.30pm, Lincoln EventCentre

RollestonCommunityCentreCommittee•Thursday,26June,7pm,RollestonCommunityCentre

RollestonResidentsAssociationInc.•Monday,23June,7.30pm,RollestonCommunityCentre

SpringfieldTownshipCommittee•Tuesday,1July,7.30pm,TaweraHallSpringstonRecreationReserveCommittee•Wednesday, 18 June, 7.30pm, Errol TweedyPavilion,SpringstonReserve

TaweraMemorialHallCommittee•Thursday,3July,7.30pm,TaweraMemorialHall

MEETINGS

PublicForumatCouncilandCommunityBoardMeetings:Youmayspeakonmattersofconcernduringthefirst10minutesofeachmeeting.PleasenotifyBernadetteRyan(Council)orKateAnderson(CommunityBoards)atleastthreedayspriortothemeeting.

Township,HallandReserveCommittees,pleasenote:Ifyouwishtoadvertiseyourmeetinghere,ormakeanychangestomeetingdetails,pleaseletBernadetteRyanknowby9amonThursdayoftheweekpriortopublicationbyemailingmeeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nzorbyphoning033472800or033188338.

www.selwynlibrary.co.nz

Mobile library timetableWednesday18JuneSouthbridgePlaycentre 9.40–10amRakaiaHuts 10.15–11.05amSouthbridgeSchool 11.20am–12.40pm

Thursday19JuneParadiseforLittleAngelsRolleston 11.15–11.40amLadbrooksSchool 12.40–1.40pmPrebbletonTavern 4–6pm

Monday23JuneUpperSelwynHuts 10.15–10.45amPrebbletonChildcare 11.45am–12.15pm

Tuesday24JuneDunsandelPreschool 10.10–10.30amDunsandelHall 10.30–11.15amDunsandelSchool 11.20am–12.10pmBurnhamPreschool 12.30–1pm

Wednesday25JuneArthur’sPass 11.30am–12.30pmCastleHillVillage 1.40–2.15pm

AGMNotice of AGM Celebrating Selwyn

The AGM for Celebrating Selwynwill take place on:

25 June 2014at Rolleston Lounge,

Rolleston Community Centre, 7.30pm

Anyone welcome to attend.

The Selwyn Central Community Board would like to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers in the Selwyn Central area who give up their valuable time and work hard to make this a better place to live, work and play.

Volunteers are a valuable asset to our Community and your contribution is immense.

This week is National Volunteers Week and the Selwyn Central Community Board acknowledge all volunteers who contribute to the Selwyn Central Community.

Thank you.

Enviro Ellesmeremeet at Hillyer’s in Leeston at 7.30 pm

every first Thursday of the month.

The next meeting is on 3 July.

Contact Jade for more information, enviroellesmere@gmail.com

Selwyn Aquatic Centre Turns One! The Selwyn Aquatic Centre celebrates its first birthday next week.To mark this special occasion the facility will be hosting a Pool Party on Sunday 22 June which everyone is invited to. There will be games, obstacle courses and giveaways throughout the day.The Mayor will be on site to cut the bir thday cake at 2pm and will then judge the birthday colouring-in competition. Bring the kids along for a day of fun and help us celebrate!

Are you eligible for a Rates Rebate?

If your gross household income to 31 March 2013 was around $23,870 or less and you pay the rates on the property you live at, you may qualify for a rates rebate.

If your income exceeds this amount you could still be entitled to a rebate depending on the total cost of your rates and the number of dependents you have.

You can check out the rates rebate calculator and example tables on the Department of Internal Affairs website www.ratesrebates.govt.nz or contact the Council on 03 327 2800 or 03 318 8338 for more information. You will need to provide your gross income to 31 March 2013.

Rates rebate applications for the current rating year can be accepted until 30 June 2014.

AA services in RollestonRemember there’s an AA agency at the Selwyn District Council offices, 2 Norman Kirk Dr, Rolleston.

You can renew your driver’s licence, sit the driver licence theory test, register change of vehicle ownership or motor and motor vehicle registrations, pay road user charges, get an international driving permit, pick up road codes and L-plates, get an AA membership, have your passport photographs taken and obtain an IRD number.

The AA agency is open from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCILPO Box 90, Rolleston 7643council@selwyn.govt.nz

Council Chambers & OfficesNorman Kirk Drive, RollestonPh 347 2800 or 318 8338

Rolleston Library & Service Centre Rolleston Drive, RollestonPh 347 2880 or 318 8338

Darfield Library & Service Centre1 South Terrace, DarfieldPh 318 8338 or 347 2800

Leeston Library & Service Centre High Street, LeestonPh 347 2820 or 318 8338

Lincoln Library & Service CentreGerald Street, LincolnPh 347 2875 or 318 8338

www.selwyn.govt.nz for the week 17 June to 23 June

Do you know an individual, group or business who deserves to be recognised?

If you do you could nominate them for an award!

The Faringdon Sensational Selwyn Awards recognise outstanding Selwyn businesses, community groups and individuals for their inspirational work and achievements.

The awards are organised by Selwyn District Council with Faringdon as the naming sponsor. Nominations can be made in nine categories:

H Agri-business H Arts and Culture H Business H Community Service H Environmental H Sports H Tourism H Young Achiever H The Diana Isaac Cup (for native planting in the Selwyn District)

The awards are open to individuals and organisations who live, or are based, in Selwyn district and meet the criteria for entry listed on nominations forms. 2012 award winners are not eligible to enter the same category in 2014. Award nominees must give permission to be entered on the entry form.

Nomination forms are available from Council libraries and service centres, the Lincoln Event Centre and online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/awards. Nominations close on 20 June.

Composting Workshop Lincoln Envirotown Community GardensSaturday 28 June from 10am – midday

Terry Windle, our local gardening expert and mentor, will conduct the composting workshop, in conjunction with the Canterbury Horticultural Society. Terry will focus on animal manures that make good compost, how to construct a compost heap, things to avoid, adding extra fertiliser and moisture requirements.

The Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street Lincoln, at the rear of the Lincoln Maternity Hospital. Please park on the street.

For more information please contact Ruth Wood, Lincoln Community Gardens Coordinator (phone: 325 2193 or email ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz). A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Gardens will be appreciated.

DRINKING WATER STANDARDS COMPLIANCE As part of compliance with the Drinking-water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2008), Selwyn District Council is legally required to publish the following notice.

DRINKING WATERPublic Notice

Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking water tap each morning, before use, to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings. We recommend this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies.

Andy OlivierTeam Leader – Water ServicesSelwyn District Council

This notice is placed by Selwyn District Council in relation to the Council maintained water supplies in Selwyn District.

Further discussion regarding enhancing the

RollestonRailway StationAre you interested in

being part of this exciting Community Project?

Community Conversation Café To be held on

Tuesday 22 July @ 6pmRolleston Community Centre

Rolleston

RSVP by 18 July 2014Kate AndersonCommittee Secretary Phone: 347 2800Kate.anderson@selwyn.govt.nz

5 – 19 JulyThere’s lots happening as part of TV2 Kidsfest. Over 30 cool

events are planned for Selwyn including discomania, a high

ropes challenge, moviemania, a kids market, a carrot and

pickle clown show, a pool party and lots more.

Some events are free and others are low cost. Booking is

required for many events.

For information and bookings visit www.kidsfest.co.nz, or pick

up a guide from a Selwyn library.

Hurry get your nominations in! – nominations close 20 June