The Record July 1, 2015

Farmers to mark stalwarts passingFederated Farmers is to dedicate its mid-winter dinner to the memory of Malvern stalwart Neil Stott.

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Scrapping the district’s two community boards in Selwyn Central and Malvern wards is one of the recommendations of a representation review committee which is going out for public consultation.

West Melton’s Liz Russell was the chair of the Selwyn Central Community Board during the last electoral term.

Mrs Russell said with the possibility

Call to retain community boardsA former community board chair in Selwyn is calling on council not to do away with community boards but increase the number and give them more power.

of the district’s wards being reduced from four to three, along with a drop in the number of councillors, retaining community boards is a bit of a no-brainer.

“If you take away community boards local residents will have to rely totally on their elected councillor,” she said.

“Given the growth in our district and the reduction in the number of

councillors whether they will be able to represent their community properly is questionable.”

Among the favoured options for a change to ward boundaries is a reduction of the number of wards to three with the current Springs and Ellesmere wards being amalgamated.

Bailey Hickling of Rolleston welcomes people to the Selwyn district with a giant snowball. Bailey along with his brother Jackson and mum Jane, as well as the family’s two dogs, took advantage of last week’s snow fall to go exploring the district’s winter wonderland around Sheffield and Springfield. The Record invites readers to send in their favourite photos and they can be emailed in high resolution to [email protected]

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The fund has a total of $60,000 which is available to support large events which are held in Selwyn and open to the public.

Council's recreation advisor Dave Tippett said the events fund has helped support and develop a great range of events within Selwyn.

"Events can bring our community together in a celebration, provide significant income for our district, and help make Selwyn a great place to visit and live."

Mr Tippet said the events should preferably be run by a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, although applications from community organisations and individuals may be accepted.

The fund was established in 2013 and last year supported 18 events including the Hororata Highland Games, Rolleston Community Fireworks Night, Children's Day, Lincoln University Farm Open Day, Lincoln Multi Cultural Festival and the Selwyn Running Festival.

To be eligible for a grant, events need to meet these criteria: the event attracts local, regional and international visitors;

Events fund opensApplications to Selwyn District Council’s events fund will be accepted through the month of July.

The Hororata Highland Games is one events which receives funding from the Selwyn District Council’s events fund.

it contributes to key benefits identified in the council's events policy; it helps to increase the range and diversity of events in Selwyn and it promotes the Selwyn district.

Applications for funding for events planned over the next year must be received by July 31. Information about the fund is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/eventsfund.

Canterbury households’ confidence in their region’s economic prospects fell sharply in the June quarter, according to the latest Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Economic Confidence survey.

The survey shows the proportion of households expecting good economic times in the region over the year ahead fell from a net 48% in March to 23% in June. The national average was for a net 10% to expect good times ahead for their region.

“Canterbury has lost its spot as the country’s most confident region for the first time in three years,” Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon said.

“Low dairy prices and dry conditions are an obvious concern for the region but the fall in confidence is also a reminder that the post-quake rebuild won’t be a driver of growth forever,” Mr Gordon said.

“Not only is the level of rebuild activity nearing its peak, but the nature of the work is evolving and becoming more complex. Those workers and business without the right skill sets will find themselves left out of the construction boom.”

Confidence dropsCantabrians are no longer the most optimistic about their region’s economy.

Separately, the regional breakdown of the Consumer Confidence Index showed Canterbury consumer confidence also fell, from 121.0 in March to 114.7 in June. The national average was 113.0.

“While Cantabrians have some concerns about the broader economic outlook, they are more willing to buy major household items compared to three months ago and this will provide some relief to local retailers,” Mr Gordon said.

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West Melton Volunteer Rural Fire Force has just taken delivery of what Deputy Fire Force controller Chris Caldwell describes as a ‘medium attack vehicle’, a Isuzu single cab, four-wheel-drive with two pumps and an 1800 litre water tank.

“It's referred to as a smoke chaser, a go anywhere type of truck useful for those smoke-in-the-area calls that often turn out to be false alarms,” Mr Caldwell said.

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Mr Stott, a former president of the North Canterbury branch of Federated Farmers and current chairman of the Darfield Local Branch, was in the process of organising the dinner when he collapsed and died at his property near Kimberly.

Long-time friend Mrs Judith Earl-Williams, who was helping Mr Stott organise the event at the time of his death, said they have decided to turn the dinner into a memorial for Neil.

“Given Neil’s huge involvement in the farming community around Malvern many of us felt this was an appropriate way to mark his passing and celebrate his life.

“Neil was a great advocate for farming as he served on North Canterbury Federated Farmers as junior and senior vice president as well as president for a term. He was a dedicated and committed president and worked hard for farming and farmers during some

Farmers’ dinner to mark stalwarts passingFederated Farmers is to dedicate its mid-winter dinner in Coalgate this month to the memory of Malvern stalwart Neil Stott who passed away suddenly at age 63.

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challenging years.“As well as farming he was a great

supporter of sport in the Malvern district with a particular for fondness for shooting. He thought before he spoke and had such a dry sense of humour.”

Mr Stott was also one of the driving forces behind the restoration of Kimberly Hall, which thanks to his work and the work of others has become a real community asset.

President of the Courtenay A&P Association Adrienne Begg paid tribute to Mr Stott’s involvement in the association and its annual show when she spoke at his recent funeral in the Darfield Community Centre which was attended by around 400 mourners.

“He did his job with great pride and it will be hard to fill his shoes,” she said.

“We are going to miss Neil very much, for me personally, as he was going to help guide me through my year as President.”

Kimberly’s Neil Stott’s involvement with Federated Farmers will be remembered at a mid-winter dinner in Coalgate.


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“Each of the three wards should have its own community board, however, these boards must be given more power to make decisions on minor matters which don’t need the attention of the full council,” Mrs Russell said.

“Also the boards need to be given a sensible budget so they can make decisions and follow through on them.”

The Selwyn District Council is currently seeking community feedback on options for changes to the way the council may be structured.

Four public meetings will be taking place in July for people to give feedback on options and to talk to councillors and council staff about the review.

Councillor Mark Alexander, who chairs the representation review subcommittee, said since 2010 the

district’s population had grown rapidly to reach over 50,000.

“However population growth has not occurred evenly across the district. This means the existing ward boundaries no longer provide fair representation across the district.”

The status quo of four wards with 11 councillors is one of the options being put forward by the review committee although boundary changes will be needed to make the population criteria work.

The other options include district-wide elections with 10 councillors elected from across the entire district, meaning no wards, or reducing the number of wards to three with either 9 or 10 councillors.

Cr Alexander said these are

preliminary proposals only at this stage. “After public feedback is received

on the options, the sub-committee will determine a final proposal which will then go out for formal public consultation later in the year.”

The representation review meetings will be held at the Darfield Recreation and Community Centre, on Tuesday, July 7 at 6pm; the Rolleston Council Headquarters, Tuesday, July 7 at 8pm; Lincoln Events Centre, Thursday July 9, 6pm and the Leeston Community Room (next to the library), Thursday July 9, 8pm.

More information about the options, along with an online feedback form, is available on the council website at www.selwyn.govt.nz/representation

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We work locally with Selwyn District Council, Ellesmere Community Care (in Leeston), Selwyn Parenting Network and Selwyn Central Community Care (in Rolleston). We are also meeting with the Two Rivers Community Trust in Darfield.

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Commissioner David Bedford said as a Long Term Plan it covers the next 10 years.

“It provides a robust framework to allow significant progress to occur in sustainable resource management.

“Months of work have been involved in formulating the plan, setting the rate for the region, and seeking and assessing public submissions.”

Mr Bedford said general rates applying to all properties across Canterbury have increased by 0.51%, and targeted rates that focus on individual activities and specific communities, have increased by an average of 7.38%.

ECan’s long term plan adoptedEnvironment Canterbury’s Long Term Plan 2015-2025 has been adopted and will come into effect on July 1.

“Every effort has been made to reduce expenditure to keep rates as low as possible, but also to effect improvement in our services.

“We thank everyone who took time to consider the Consultation Document and conveyed their thoughts during the formal submission period.”

This year’s process involved the production for the first time of a Consultation Document which was distributed to all 227,000 Canterbury homes and businesses in mid-March.

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Malvern Enviro spokesperson Dave Fitzjohn said both the groups presenting the talk feel it is essential the community has the chance to be informed on these important issues.

“In a recent survey circulated by Malvern Enviro, it was clear that information about reducing domestic power use was high on the list of people’s priorities.

“It is very pleasing to be able to deliver this discussion so soon after the survey results.”

Mr Fitzjohn said the Two Rivers Community Trust is concerned that everyone in our community has access to the facts relating to maintaining warm

Keeping warm and saving power eventMalvern Enviro and the Two Rivers Community Trust are collaborating to host a talk by Community Energy Action which will offer expert advice on keeping warm and dry throughout winter including advice on reducing heating power bills.

houses, especially those who might be vulnerable such as the elderly.

“Arranging this talk could not have come at a more appropriate time given the kind of weather we are witnessing at present.

“In a small community like ours it makes consummate sense for groups, who have some similar goals or issues, to join together for some of their activities. It enables them to pool their resources and come together to discuss items of mutual interest.”

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Dave Fitzjohn of Malvern Enviro is inviting locals to attend a community talk on keeping warm this winter and reducing heating costs.


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The works in the exhibition, entitled Vessels of Knowledge, come from highly-regarded New Zealand potters including Len Castle, Doreen Blumhardt and Mirek Smisek, as well as the England-based practitioner Michael Cardew and renowned Japanese potter Shoji Hamada.

Both international potters visited New Zealand at separate times and worked closely with a number of the artists in this exhibition.

Malvern Community Arts Council’s art coordinator Ingrid Cole said the objects in the exhibition weave a narrative of oceans crossed and influences and techniques passed on and adapted to local contexts.

“Vessels of Knowledge is a rare opportunity to see some of the treasures

Ceramics feature in arts council exhibitionPrized ceramic works from the University of Canterbury’s art collection will be the focus of this month’s exhibition at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield.

Ceramic works like this one by Doreen Blumhardt will be on view at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield this month.

of the university’s art collection, which, due to a number of practical reasons including the public nature of display spaces and anti-earthquake measures, are not often exhibited,” she said.

Ms Cole said much of the collection was purchased by the Christchurch College of Education prior to its amalgamation with the University of Canterbury in the 1970s and 1980s and illustrates the rise of art teaching in the national school curriculum.

The exhibition runs from July 3 to July 30 at the Selwyn Gallery in Darfield. The gallery will be open daily (except Mondays) from 10am to 4pm for duration of the exhibition. An exhibition programme is available on the gallery's website, www.selwyngallery.co.nz, or from the gallery.

The workshop is one of several which will be tutored by Corey van der Laan in the coming months and organised by Arts Heart which was founded to develop local arts and artists in the central Selwyn region.

Arts Heart spokesperson Rails Mackey said the focus on the weekend’s workshop was on sea and sky.

“These are two of the more challenging aspects of painting.”

She said tutor, Corey van der Laan, used a slideshow presentation to explain some methods, and then showed the workshop attendees the application of the techniques on canvas.

Mrs Mackey said in addition to the painting workshops they will be holding a flax weaving workshop this month.

The flax weaving workshop will be held on Sunday, July 19 and anyone interested in attending should contact Rails Mackey on 03 347 7229.

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Tutor Corey Van Der Laan works with Ria Leimer, an Austrian exchange student at Darfield High School, during the workshop.

Beginners as well as experienced artists benefitted from lessons learnt at an Arts Heart painting workshop held at the Halkett Community Centre over the weekend.

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11.00 Lemurian Light Codes (Intro to seminar) Di Cutler

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Both sides had the opportunity to win the match in the final quarter but in the end nothing could separate the two, with the scores locked at 48-48 when the final whistle sounded.

Rolleston led by a single goal, 37-36, heading into the final quarter but failed to capitalise on possession at the start of the quarter.

Dunsandel goal-keep Jane Watson was a tower of strength in the defensive circle and helped her side to establish a three point break midway through the final quarter.

However, Rolleston didn’t fold under the pressure and with 10 seconds to go it trailed by just one point. With the umpires preparing to blow for time Josephine Turnbull slotted the goal which locked up the match and the two sides shared the points in a thoroughly entertaining game.

In other matches Halswell A upset frontrunners Lincoln 62-44 and Halswell MA proved too strong for West Melton running out winners, 40-32

Dunsandel and Rolleston in a thrillerDunsandel and Rolleston combined to provide spectators with a thrilling match in the latest round of action in the Selwyn Netball Centre’s premier competition at the Lincoln Events Centre of Saturday.

Dunsandel goal-shoot Pip Brooks reels in a pass.Rolleston goal-attack Josephine Turnbull puts up a shot under pressure

Two tries in the first quarter of the match had the home side leading 12-0 at the halftime break but the visitors resolve strengthened in the second half to close the gap but Lincoln held on to win 22-14.

Both Waihora and Southbridge kept up the pressure at the top of the table with dominant wins on Saturday afternoon.

Waihora accounted for Hornby 27-6 while Southbridge was too strong for the combined Burnham/Dunsandel/Irwell team 37-10. In the other match of the round Rolleston was a comfortable winner over Prebbleton 20-0 while West Melton sat out the round with the bye.

Moody’s presence boots Lincoln forward effortThe presence of All Black Joe Moody gave Lincoln early forward dominance in its Ellesmere division one rugby match against Darfield on Saturday but the home side struggled to turn that advantage into points.

Lincoln’s Chris Greenslade pushes off Darfield’s Scott Mitchell as he makes a break upfield.

Darfield halfback Harry Pankhurst sets his backline in motion.

All Black Joe Moody leads the charge for Lincoln in its match against Darfield.

Lincoln first-five Matt Golding watches as his pass floats into the hands of winger Chris Wilder.

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This is the first expo of its type to be held in Selwyn district, and is a project that has been waiting in the wings for a number of years. Now with the changes in population in the district it seems that its time has come at last.

Soul Jam brings together a variety of professional holistic and spiritual practitioners sharing their knowledge, wisdom, and products to assist you in exploring options for well-being and great health, plus personal and spiritual growth and awareness.

It is amazing how many wonderful

Soul Jam – an expo for mind and bodyby Sue Jones

practitioners there are in the district and what a variety of modalities they offer – from paranormal specialists and mediums to cosmetic tattooists, old-fashioned remedies and fairies, and everything in between.

Did you know we have an acupuncturist in the heart of West Melton - a reflexologist in Kirwee, bringing pampering and healing all in one - a spiritual artist in Waddington - or a ‘De-Clutter’ specialist in Darfield?

The majority of practitioners at Soul Jam are living and working within Selwyn

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district and we have a few special guests bringing their unique talents in for the weekend, including Carlysle and Dean who are both well-known at the Body Mind Spirit Festival for their aura photos and spirit drawings.

So, come along, discover and experience well-proven modalities and meet the people practising them, who you probably rub shoulders with at the Four Square or the bus stop. Make contact with like-minded people who can assist you on your journey through life.

A variety has been sought for the

weekend, however please remember there are more practitioners out there, and if you are looking for something not at the expo there will be someone there who can point you in that direction.

Talks and demonstrations will run both days from 11am and timetables will be available each day.

Come along and immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere and liven up your life through holistic, spiritual and natural Health opportunities.

Discover wellness, connection and inspiration.

‘Soul Jam’ - Holistic Health ExpoWest Melton Community Centre

Sat 11th and Sun 12th July 10am - 5pm

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The Clear Qi Acupuncture Clinic in West Melton is a warm calming private treatment healing space which allows Phillippa Corney, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, to practice according to her patient’s time and needs rather than feeling like you’re just another number in her day’s schedule.

Phillippa’s focus is to offer ‘Health Solutions’ - to answer the question why has this illness or injury manifested in your system.

Therefore a full health history is taken to understand everything about you on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level so she can treat not just the superficial layers but also the depth of your physiology to prevent ill health repeating itself and controlling your system.

She has trained at the New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine and is working towards her Bachelor of Science degree and just needs to complete a research paper when time permits.

Phillippa’s treatments can therefore work alongside Western medicine diagnosis and medications and is happy to work with your GP or specialist. She belongs to NZRA and is an ACC Treatment Provider.

Her aim is to put you back in control and acupuncture is all about maximizing your energy or Qi (Chi) and blood flow in your meridians and organ function:

clearing Qi and blood stagnation, accumulations and tonifying your natural function while preventing serious disease states.

Continued professional development each year has allowed Phillippa to incorporate auriculo-therapy and Five Element Style Acupuncture which treats your unique nature according to your constitution and clears major blocks to healing. This may explain why people have not responded to acupuncture treatments with lasting results.

She also practices Neuro-Emotional Stress Relief technique, Reiki, Tuning Forks and Massage which may get to the heart of many matters depending on your openness.

Phillippa has extensive life experience so she can ‘walk the talk’ which has given her clarity and insightfulness which optimizes treatments.

Together with each person taking responsibility for their response to ‘stressors’, such as lifestyle, diet, injury, vulnerability to external pathogens and genetic predisposition.

Many conditions may be treated by acupuncture including the common cold and there is a wealth of info on Phillippa’s website.

You can chat to Phillippa at Soul Jam on July 11 and 12 at the West Melton Community Centre.

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It is with great excitement that the inaugural Soul Jam Holistic, Health & Spiritual Expo comes to the West Melton Community Centre on the 11th and 12th of July.


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This year’s award winners will be announced at the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management’s (NZIPIM) annual conference in on 3 August in Ashburton.

The awards comprise three major categories: the Dairy NZ Dairy Consultant of the Year, the Beef + Lamb NZ Sheep and Beef Consultant of the Year, and the NZIPIM Emerging Rural Professional of the Year.

Nominations for Consultant of the Year openThe hunt is on again for New Zealand’s top dairy, sheep and beef agricultural consultants and emerging rural professional with nominations for the Farmax Consultant of the Year Awards now officially open.

Farmax general manager Gavin McEwen said the Farmax awards, now in their third year, recognise the expertise and value agricultural consultants and rural professionals provide to the New Zealand pastoral farming industry.

“Agricultural consultants and rural professionals not only promote excellence in pastoral farming in New Zealand, but through their advice and skills contribute directly to many new

Zealand farmer's bottom-line.”The $20,000 award prize pool for

the top three categories includes a paid overseas study trip, funds for professional development and funds to take paid hours off work to complete a project or initiative that will be of benefit to the pastoral farming industry.

Last year’s winners were Wairarapa consultant Chris Lewis, Canterbury consultant Wayne Allan and Hawke’s Bay’s Abron consultant Hannah Best.

Allan, who has his own consulting company, won the Sheep and Beef Consultant of the Year and is part way through his project that looks at understanding seasonal returns from sheep and deer, and feeding on those margins to increase overall profitability.

He says winning the Farmax award has been great for his profile and that he plans to attend the International Farm Management Association Congress in Quebec, Canada in July.

The 2015 Consultant of the Year Awards are open entry for all consultants and emerging rural professionals, who can put forward their names for the

top three categories or they can be nominated by a client or colleague.

“Entry criteria includes a written brief about the consultant, including a description about how they would use the 40 hours funded research to benefit the pastoral industry” McEwen said.

“The judging process will robust, impartial and thorough, with all sponsors being represented, along with a high profile farmer,”.

Award nominations can be downloaded from the Farmax website from www.farmax.co.nz

Canterbury farming consultant Wayne Allan was named Sheep and Beef Consultant of the Year in the 2014 Farmax Awards.


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Bruce Greig, Dr Kevin Old and Dr Peter Nuthall, from the University’s Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce, are conducting a nationwide survey investigating farm debt and the level of anxiety experienced by farmers who incur it.

Mr Greig says they want to discover how they manage debt as it is one of the many skills farmers require.

“Farming in modern times is very capital intensive. Many farmers rely on debt to finance these investments. Using leverage has helped many farmers achieve their goal of farm ownership, and wealth creation.”

“However, given most production units are family businesses, debt issues can impinge heavily on both the farmer and the farmer’s family,” Mr Greig says.

He says there is currently significant

Farm debt pressures being surveyedLincoln University researchers want to know how farmers and their families are dealing with being in debt and the stress it can bring.

attention on the farming debt situation, particularly in dairying.

“The concern is mostly about the consequences of high debt relative to the current profitability of farming, and primary production in general.

“Currently little is known about farmer practices in this regard and the research will help better understand the farmer and family issues surrounding debt.”

The research data will be gathered by a nationwide postal survey with a questionnaire posted to 2300 farmers recently.

The sample is randomly selected from all regions, farm types and sizes and the survey is being funded by Lincoln University.

Mr Greig says the results will provide

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“As farms become more and more substantial businesses, debt issues will drive much of their thinking in both expansion, and consolidation plans.”

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Bruce Greig is one of a Lincoln University team investigating farm debt and its impact on farmers.


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I have noticed the morning classes getting less and only the diehard are turning up to 5.30am sessions and evening classes also take a hit as the sun goes down.

We all have the right intentions, and say we will train and do the hard work, but invariably we find things to get in the way and if we are honest we will let things get in the way.

So here are a few tips to help you stay motivated and overcome the winter coldness:

Staying motivated over the chilly winter monthsby Grant Ross, Franks Brothers Selwyn

It is hard to stay motivated during the cold winter months.

1. Eat high-quality carbsIn winter your stored serotonin (the

‘feel-good’ brain chemical) starts to decline. Your cravings for carbohydrate-loaded comfort foods are your body’s cries for more serotonin. But be careful when choosing carbohydrates to boost serotonin. Opt for nutritious whole grains and choose high-quality carbs such as sweet potatoes or pumpkins.

2. Love seasonal produceWinter produce may not be as exciting

and colourful as summer berries, but there are still many healthy choices available. Work seasonal produce such as cranberries, citrus fruits, purple grapes, and orange root vegetables into your meals.

3. Rug up and embrace the coldIt is not going to go away, so why

suffer. Firstly wear many layers of light clothing (especially thermals or skins) but most importantly protect your external points. In the cold, your body will divert blood flow to protect your vital organs. So hands and feet and not classified as vital in your sub conscious. Wear good quality long woollen socks and training gloves.

4. Set a goal and focusBreak that goal down into 1 month,

2 month and 3 month objectives. Only focus on the month. Reward yourself for achievement and discipline yourself for tardiness. Tell a few people so you can held accountable.

5. Focus on the benefitsRemind yourself of the benefits

exercise brings you. Get a piece of paper and write down all the ways exercise adds to the quality of your life. Stick it on the fridge and read it regularly, particularly when you are feeling flat.

6. Train for an event

There is nothing like having a short-term goal to work towards to keep you focused and on track with your training. Winter is the perfect time for running training, too, because it’s not too hot. Use this process as part of your goal setting and reward process.

7: Get a training partnerHaving a workout buddy is a fool proof

way to stay on track.

Keeping motivated can be a challenge in winter months.


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In many areas the snow still sits on the ground and is only thawing very slowly in the areas worst hit and temperatures still remain very low overnight and during the day.

Although most roads are now generally clear of snow, they will still be prone to ice and frosty conditions which require lower speeds and more care when turning and braking.

Drivers need to adapt to these conditions, drive at slower speeds and be extra alert particularly in shaded areas when light is low.

On my usual drive to work I drive over and pass many rail crossings on side roads.

Although the warning systems continued to function with back-up power for a short time after the snow, there are many still that are not operating.

Initially, even with signs up and warning bells covered, many people told me of drivers not really reducing speed enough to manually check for trains.

However, a week later. I observed a large number of vehicles, including buses with passengers on board coming to a complete stop, thoroughly checking

Safe driving in winter is arriving safe by Ngaire Tinning, Selwyn road safety coordinator

With the recent snowfall affecting a large part of the Selwyn district, the daily task of driving became more challenging.

and only then proceeding. Another common remark I receive

from our residents at this time of year is the number of drivers not using their vehicles’ lights.

At this time of year, there are obvious times when you need to use your lights, but that shouldn’t be restricted to early morning and evening when necessary.

Driving with your lights on at any time of the day is a simple way of increasing your own visibility to others and undoubtedly makes driving safer for you and others.

When travelling at this time of year check road and weather conditions before setting off.

Winter weather can be very unpredictable and should you be unlucky enough to have a breakdown or get stuck, you may need to be stay with your vehicle for several hours.

It is also recommended that you should also carry warm clothes, a couple of blankets and a survival kit for the car, which could include a range of emergency items like snow chains, a torch, bottled water and a cell phone.

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Organic matter is the stuff that makes topsoil black. It’s where earthworms and vital microorganisms live and work. For a thriving productive garden we can’t have too much of it.

The more we can do to bolster the organic matter in our soil the better our gardens will be. Make your own compost

Buying compost, in bags or by the trailer load, is money well spent. But you can make your own for free.

When the leaves fall from the trees consider them a gift. Rake them up or mow them up with grass clippings then pile them on the compost heap, in a cage made from wire netting, or into bags with holes for air movement. Six months later you will have beautiful black compost for your garden.

Compost of course can be made from any recycled organic matter. The secret to making good compost lies in getting the right balance of nitrogen (soft ‘green’ material) and carbon (coarse ‘brown’ material). Too much green, and it will be slushy and smelly. Too much brown and it will not generate enough heat.

Start with a ‘brown’ layer of coarse twigs for air circulation. Then add a ‘green’ layer (eg kitchen food scraps, grass clippings) about 20 to30cm deep. Then a 50cm layer of brown material (shredded stalks and twigs, dead leaves, straw, shredded paper etc).

Next, a sprinkling of blood and bone and lime is an optional extra to speed up the process. You could also add animal manure or a compost activator.

Repeat the layers until the bin is full. Layers sink as they decompose. Cover the heap to keep the heat in and rain out.

Feeding your garden over winterby www.gogardening.co.nz

Turning the compost every few weeks with a garden fork will further speed up the decomposition.Sow a cover crop

It might sound crazy to sow a crop of plants and then kill it just when it starts to look beautiful, but this is one of the very best things you can do for your soil.

Also known as green manure, a cover crop is sown in autumn or early winter and then chopped and dug into the soil in spring.

A cover crop is a great way to rest and revive a patch of soil after intensive vege growing - restoring organic matter, earthworms and beneficial microorganisms.

Cover cropping improves moisture retention and drainage. As well as providing bulk nitrogen, it will bring deep minerals to the surface.

It also blocks weed growth and protects the soil in heavy rain. Sowing a cover crop will make the soil much easier to dig in spring.

As the roots grow over winter they keep the soil aerated and reduce compaction. Cover crops also help break disease cycles.

Cover crop seed is sold in bulk packs. In New Zealand gardens the traditional cover crops are lupins and mustard. Wheat, barley or oats may also be used to add organic bulk. Or a mixture may be sown.

Mustard helps against problematic soil fungi but should not be sown in soil that has just had a brassica crop. Lupins add extra nitrogen via special ‘nitrogen fixing’ bacteria in their root nodules which take nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that plants can use.

Lay mulchMulch is a blanket of organic matter

covering the soil surface. This not only saves time and energy

spent weeding and watering, but does wonders for your soil as it breaks down. Every time you add another layer of organic mulch you are replenishing the soil and benefiting future plant growth. Organic mulches include straw, bark, pine needles, leaves, wood chip, compost and sawdust.

Before laying mulch, clear the weeds, water and feed with slow release fertiliser, blood and bone or sheep pellets. A thick layer of newspaper under the mulch acts as an extra weed barrier. Make sure you wet it thoroughly.

Spread mulch about 5cm to 8cm thick, taking care not to pile it up around plant stems. In winter, mulching helps insulate roots from the cold.

Compost can be made from any recycled organic matter.

Great soil is a gardener’s best friend. Hidden below ground level, it’s too often forgotten – until you wonder why your plants are failing to thrive. The answer lies in organic matter.

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Call Laser Electrical today

Rolleston’s LOCAL award winning electriciansWe now have a fantastic team of 11

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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!

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

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

SEPTIC TANKS

Better call the experts and get that Septic Tank emptied!

24 Hours, Seven Days

EMPTY THEM NOW - BEST VALUE GUARANTEED

SELWYN LIQUID WASTE“Our business is Flushing your Business”

Call Graham Bunt (Bunty)027 433 2842 or A/H 03 325 4257

TradesTrades

Public Notices

For information on available stalls and relevant costs please contact:

Sue Benzie 03 318 [email protected]

NEED LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD?

~ Fresh Vegetables ~ Locally Produced Meat ~ Pies and Pastries ~ Potted Plants ~ Lavender ~ Cakes ~

WEEKLY MARKET HELD EVERY SATURDAY

WET OR FINE FROM 9AM – 12PM

WEST MELTON MARKET AT ST. PAUL’S

craft stalls

welcomeCHURCH NOTICES — Sunday 5th July

Malvern Anglican Parish — at St Peter’s Springfield; 8.00 a.m. at Trinity Darfield; 9.30 a.m. at St Ambrose Sheffield with Sunday School; 5.00 p.m. at St George’s Kirwee for Prayers and a Pint. The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin 03 317 9079 www.malvernanglican.wordpress.com

St Paul’s Anglican West Melton — 9.30 am West Melton Holy Communion with Rev. Barry Williams; Bible study Mondays and Tuesdays 7.30pm – for more info contact Colin & Gail 347 8443 or Penny 347 8139

Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. 9:30am Union Service & Sunday School Revd J Hunt; 5.00pm Catholic Mass; Contact Secretary Lynette Ph 347 4599 [email protected]

Parish of Hororata Anglican — 9.30 St Johns at Hororata; www.hororataparish.co.nz Rev Jenni Carter 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 weekly, West Melton (1136 West Coast Rd). 11.00am first Sunday of the month, Halkett (668 Halkett Rd). Intern Pastor: Jordan Redding. Pastor available Wednesdays 9.00–12.00, 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. Ph 03 318 7360 Pastor – Paul Cossey; Youth Pastors Danielle Duff, Poiema Heine.

Malvern Co-Operating Parish — 9.30am at Trinity Darfield; NO 7.00pm Reflective Service until September.

Glentunnel Chapel Temporary Venue— St Andrews in the Glen, Glentunnel . Sundays 9.45am to 11am. Worship & Communion. 03 318 8948.

Darfield Life Church — 17 North Terrace - 6.30pm Sunday Service; Pastors Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340; Origin Youth 7.30pm Friday – Youth Leader James Sutherland 021 029 5223.

Cornerstone — Rolleston/Burnham. Meeting Sundays @ 10am, Rolleston Community Centre and Sundays @ 6pm, Burnham Community Hall 1. www.rollestonchurch.co.nz : [email protected] : 021 221 6003.

Verse of the week: Even I have seen, they that plow iniquity and sow wickedness, reap the same. Job 4 v8 DRIVE PHONE FREE!

St John in Selwyn is looking for your support to develop its new base in Rolleston.

St John is a charity devoted to caring

for communities and Project Rolleston

will see the establishment of a St John

facility in the Selwyn town, including

garaging for ambulances and training

space.

If you can help please call John

Sunckell 0274 243 006 or Danielle

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For all your earthmoving

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Servicing: CHRISTCHURCH, Amberley, Darfield, Hororata,Rolleston, Kaiapoi, Rangiora• Freeview Installations• Plasma / LCD TVs Wall Mounted Supply & Fix• Free-To-Air Satellite Receivers• Digital Ready TV Aerials• Commercial installations• Home Theatre Installations• TV Tune Ins• Smart Wiring• New Home Pre-Wires• CCTV Systems

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All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing

DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED

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Ph 03 318 [email protected]

SERVICES LTDSERVICES LTD

• Pump out Septic Tanks/ Grease traps

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• Painting & paint effects• Wallpapering• Interior & exterior• Residential & commercial• New homes & renovations• Free quotes

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R & J PascoeENGINEERING SERVICES996 Weedons Ross Road

WEST MELTON

PRECISION• Turning - Milling - Machining

• Steel Fabrication• Welding - mig - arc - gas• Farm Implement repair

INDUSTRIAL • Installations • Designs• Machining • Fabrication

Owner Operator Fitter & Turner25 years Experience

Industrial & Agricultural Ph/fax (03) 347 4415Mobile 021-044-6333

• Based in & servicing the Selwynregionforfiveyears

•Diplomaqualified

• 10yrs experience

• Comprehensive liability cover

We can cover all aspects of tree maintenance and removals.

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The real taste of HororataMade on site at The Hororata Village Bar & Cafe

Open 7 Days from 6.30amCheck out our website

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Tasty Breakfast Menu 7 days a week Open late for dinner Thu/Fri/Sat

Tel: 03 3187059Come & have a drink with friends!

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• Fridges • Dishwashers • Stoves • Washing Machines

• All Makes & Models

Contact Tim on 021 1283024

838 Jones RoadRolleston03 347 8622021 222 8663

• OLD MAN PINE• MACROCARPA• WILLOW• LOG MIX• BLUEGUM• BAGS OF KINDLING

FIREWOOD SUPPLIES

eftpos now available

GET YOUR DRY FIREWOOD IN NOW!!

021 276 536703 318 7454 | 03 339 7454

• Industrial & Residential• Generator Switching

• New Housing• Repairs & Maintenance

• Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pumps

[email protected]

We work to find forever homes for our lovely bull breed dogs and have a collection of beautiful doggies looking for a second chance in life.

chchbullbreedrescue.org.nz or call 021 296 7389

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The Record July 1, 2015