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Lincoln have locked away the Murray Cooper Shield for the 11th year in a row with a 43-12 trouncing of Prebbleton on Saturday. It is the longest reign in the shields history. Captain Mike Bendall said in spite of other clubs thinking that they could lift the shield this season, Lincoln always shifted up a gear when the shield was on the line.

PHOTO: KAREN CASEY

More photos, pages 20 & 21.

Long reign continues

By Tom Doudney

THE OWNERS of more than 3000 Selwyn properties will soon find out that their land has been listed as potentially contaminated.

A two-year programme, car-ried out by Environment Can-terbury on behalf of the district council, has resulted in the iden-tification of 1837 new potentially contaminated sites, split between 3152 parcels of land.

The news has raised concerns that land owners property val-ues could be negatively affected by the information, which will

be made publicly available on an online database.

However, ECan scientist Davi-na McNickel said people had a right to know what their land had been used for in the past.

Being on the list means people will know whether they should graze the land, or perhaps fence it off from stock, she said.

It also means people will understand the implications of any proposed development or subdivision of the land and whether they need to test the land first.

The sites, which belong to 1783 different owners, will be added to the Hazardous Activities and

Industries List indicating that based on their past use they may have been contaminated by chemicals or hazardous sub-stances, including lead, arsenic and pesticides.

This includes 2252 rural properties, 794 residential or Living zone properties, 106 business properties and one rural resi-dential property.

Affected land owners are ex-pected to be contacted about the middle of this month.

Lincoln Community Com-mittee chairwoman Ivy Harper (above) said it was concerning

that properties would be listed without testing having been done to confirm whether the land was actually contaminated or not.

Potentially homeowners are left thinking that their greatest asset is now looking like their worst nightmare as a result of being on this list.

Fordbaker Valuation directory Terry Naylor said a propertys value could be affected if its status showed that remediation was required but had not been carried out.

The most common sites identi-fied were those where persistent

pesticide bulk storage or use had occurred, including where there had been sports turfs, orchards, market gardens and glasshouses. There were 1642 properties in this category.

Livestock dip or spray race operation accounted for 674 properties, while landfill sites accounted for 365 properties.

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In spite of a little controversy a few weeks ago surrounding the Murray Cooper shield, Lincoln now safely hold it until next season. Well done lads, Im sure you had the appropriate celebrations on the weekend.

A few people will have a hard choice to make this year after someone made a scheduling blunder and put the Rolleston 150th celebration on the same weekend as the Ellesmere A&P Show. Read about the reaction surrounding this on page 3.

On 8 and 9 we chat to Angela Dixon the proud mum of Elliot Dixon who made his debut for the All Blacks, while on 10 and 11 we chat to David Parlane who is bringing some leading come-dians to town and finally we chat to Matt Hutchins about his road to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

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NewsEARTHQUAKE PLAQUEA plaque on Telegraph Rd to commemorate the September 2010 earthquake has been suggested by the Malvern Community Board. The plaque would be placed where the faultline rupture created a bend on what had been a straight stretch of road. Board chairwoman Judith Pascoe said she had been approached about the plaque by a member of the community.

COMMEMORATION HELDOn July 1, the Sheffield community commemorated 100 years since the beginning of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Sheffield School went along to the celebration along with 60 other people from the community. The event was held at the cenotaph in Sheffield. As part of the celebrations a cross was unveiled to commemorate the battle. This commemoration is one of many the community has planned to recognise key battles that took place during World War 1.

QUILT ON DISPLAYA quilt depicting different areas of the Malvern ward made by Kirwee resident Pauline Sewell will be displayed at the Darfield Library. The Malvern Community Board has agreed to pay $400 for the quilt, with the money going to Friends of the Darfield Hospital.

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By Caitlin MilesTHE CLASH of two major Selwyn events has sparked disappointment from an organiser of one of them.

Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Show president Paula McIlraith was not very impressed when she found out Rolleston would be hosting its 150th anniversary celebrations on the same weekend as the show.

The A&P show will be held on October 15, the same day as several Rolleston anniversary events.

Im pretty disappointed that this has happened, its a shame because it will affect a lot of people, said Ms McIlraith.

The A&P show has been held on the same weekend every year for 145 years and this year wont be any different.

Its always been the weekend before Labour Day and we wont be changing the date, she said.

Ms McIlraith said they were trying to encourage more Rolleston residents to attend the show.

Its their show, too, and we are trying to get the Rolleston community involved as well. If

the anniversary celebrations are on the same day, thats going to have an impact, she said.

The 150th anniversary will be held on October 14-16 with numerous different events happening every day.

Anniversary committee chairman and district councillor Jeff Bland (right) said they had con-sidered changing the date.

We looked at moving it, but

thats the weekend we actually turn 150, so we decided against it, Cr Bland said.

Cr Bland said the Rolleston event was a three-day event, and people could go to both if they wanted.

Its not like we are com-peting with them. Its the only time we are going to have this three-day event, plenty of time for people to

go to both, he said.Clearview Primary School is

also hosting their fundraiser on the final day of the anniversary.

They were concerned we were going to steal their thunder, but we are ending our parade at Foster Park so people can go straight to the fundraiser. Thats the reason we decided to finish the event there, Cr Bland said.

Ms McIlraith said plans for the A&P show are well under-way and Cr Bland said the same thing about the anniversary.

SHOW DAY: The Ellesmere A&P show will go ahead as planned, even though it clashes with Rollestons 150th anniversary.

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Your Local ViewsReaders respond to an article in last weeks Selwyn Times about a possible expansion of the Selwyn Aquatic Centre (right) or building a new facility in Lincoln

D Cromwell, of Leeston I could not believe it when I read a new pool extension was on the cards, or another new pool.

For goodness sake Selwyn Dis-trict Council. When the aquatic centre was opened so many people commented on how small it was for the amount of money that was spent.

Yes, I do realise these under-takings require a lot of money but I still feel the district council should have covered most of it and then a user-pay system.

I keep reading how popular it is so I dont think they would have struggled to recoup the money.

Also, why oh why, do we ratepayers have to pay for it and then if you use it you are charged yet again.

I have lived in Leeston for the past 21 years and like many oth-ers we would like a bus service.

I cannot use the pool as I do not have a car and so cannot get my children to the pool either.

I know there have been surveys about a bus service but then it goes cold and seems to disappear with no follow through.

Maybe a bus service could be

looked into before yet another pool so we lucky few who do not live in Rolleston or Lincoln may use the other services in our district.

Tom Van Meurs, of Rolles-ton There are two issues I would like to bring to the at-tention of the district council, which is considering whether to build a new swimming pool either in Lincoln or to make an extension to the aquatic centre in

Rolleston. As a regular user of the pool

in Rolleston, I think that in light of the rapid growing population of our town an extension of the existing pool would be desirable.

This I believe could be done by building an outside warm water pool, perhaps partly covered by using solar energy.

This would relieve congestion of the main pool which is bound to happen in years to come.

This could probably turn out

to be a cheaper solution and a new pool for Lincoln could then still be on the cards as well.

Secondly Goulds Rd is going to be closed off at the rounda-bout near the dog park for safety reasons.

Thats a sensible decision as it is difficult from that particular point to see any traffic coming from Lincoln.

However, this means that traffic coming from Goulds Rd, Faringdon and Oak Tree Lane

now has to go past Clearview Primary School on Broadlands Drive, and may potentially pose a hazardous situation since there are always many cars parked along both sides of that road in front of the school.

I therefore suggest that the district council creates ample off-road parking space, preferably on the south side of Broadlands Drive, where there is still plenty of empty space and issues a parking prohibition for Broad-lands Drive.

Liz Hewitt responds to a recent article in the Selwyn Times about Lincoln township having more electronic speed signs

Here is my opinion for what it is worth. I have worked in the city for 13 years and obeyed all the various speed zones.

I cannot explain it but those flashing ones reading slow down when you are at that speed, or slower, really annoy me, so much I have an urge to speed up afterwards.

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Just flashing the speed num-ber makes one slow whatever speed one is going, even if its the correct speed.

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NewsRESEARCH CENTRELincoln University has been named by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce as one of three successful applicants to host a New Zealand-China research collaboration centre, receiving $1.25 million of funding over five years. The New Zealand-China Water Research Centre will be based at the Lincoln Hub, with partners AgResearch, Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, Lincoln Agritech Ltd, and University of Otago. It will facilitate collaborations between scientists from both countries around water quality and quantity issues.

PEDESTRIAN HAVENThe Malvern Community Board has asked for a report on the possibility of putting a pedestrian haven in the middle of Bray St in Darfield. Safety concerns about crossing the street have been raised by parents walking children to school.

FUNDING GRANTEDDarfield High School student Kieran McKay has been granted $400 from the Malvern Ward Discretionary Fund for a school cultural trip to Japan from September 22 to October 8.

By Tom DoudneyTHE SELWYN Waihora zone has the highest number of irrigation takes without a water meter in Canterbury.

Thats what Environment Canterbury zone facilitator Ian Whitehouse told the Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee at its meeting in June.

An ECan spokeswoman was unable to provide the figures that statement was based on but said they would now be out of date and new figures would not be available until the end of the month.

The zones compliance monitoring report for 2014-2015 showed that there were 1825 consents for surface and groundwater abstraction in the zone. The report did not specify how many didnt have a water meter installed but showed compliance could not be deter-mined for about 25 per cent of consents.

ECan has been under fire after Forest & Bird released information showing hundreds of instances where irrigators were caught without function-ing water meters and accused ECan of failing to take credible enforcement action.

Aylesbury farmer and recent past president of Federated Farmers North Canterbury

Frank Brenmuhl (left) said the requirement for those with rela-tively small water takes to have a meter installed

was relatively recent and expen-sive for farmers.

Our take is for 12.5-litres a second for a 32ha walnut orchard and its cost me the thick end of

$10,000 to get my metering and all the bits and pieces done with that, Mr Brenmuhl said.

While the costs were no excuse for not having one, he believed most people genu-inely wanted to comply with the rules.

Its quite possible that youve got a bunch of people out there who are just unaware that you actually have to have a meter.

Forest & Bird conservation manager Chris Todd said that the time for denial and delay

had passed.If you cant comply with the

terms of your consent, do you deserve to keep it?

The ECan spokeswoman said more than 90 per cent of water takes in Canterbury (4900 out of 5400) were now being measured and reported.

Our priorities for the coming season (from July) are to follow through on the compliance work to ensure all consents have an appropriate water measuring device, she said.

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NOT BEING MEASURED: The Selwyn Waihora zone had the highest number of consented water takes without a meter according to recent records. ECan says updated figures will be available at the end of the month.


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Darfield High School student Cohen Earl, 12, proposed the idea at a recent Springfield Township Committee meet-ing and he said he got a good response.

They said theyd bring a guy out to show me some prices and some plans, he said.

The skate park would provide children and teenagers in the area with a place to ride on their scooters and skateboards.

At the moment they ride round in the hall car park and a lot of tourists come through pulling in to go to the toilets and its a health and safety issue, Cohen said.

He had collected three pages of signatures from people in the community to support his proposal.

Malvern Community Board chairwoman Jenny Gallagher said the board thought the skate park was a great idea and would

be keen to support the proposal.Its just something for the

kids to do. We have got to look at places to put it and designs and things like that but at least he has taken the initiative and put some work in to see if its possible, which I think is great from a young lad.

She hadnt yet considered the possibility that a skate park might be opposed by nearby residents something which proved an obstacle in establish-ing skate parks in Prebbleton and Lincoln in recent years. In those cases, residents were concerned that it could increase crime in the area.

I think people would be more than happy to have something that the kids can do rather than complain. If we have got some-thing for them to do it will keep vandalism and things down but if there are issues like that we would certainly work with those that are complaining to see if there is anything we can do.

A spokeswoman for the Springfield Township Commit-tee said it would decide whether to support the proposal at its monthly meeting today.

By Caitlin MilesKAITLIN de Geest decided part of her half marathon training should involve spending her Sunday covered in mud tackling an obstacle course.

It was the first year Rolleston resident Miss de Geest decided to take part in the annual Mud, Sweat and Tears competition at Motukarara raceway.

Miss de Geest is currently in the midst of training for a half marathon in November. Her friend Hannah Wentworth convinced her that competing in the 5km obstacle course was just the way to break up her current training schedule.

She said we should do it and I thought that would be a good step up in training and be a bit of fun, Miss de Geest said.

The course involved running, crawling and manoeuvring through obstacles, participants could either compete in the 5km or the 10km course.

The pair dressed up as 80s fitness freaks because Miss de Geest couldnt imagine doing the course in a onesie or anything else hard to move in.

When it came time to start the race she said she could not think too much about what she was

about to do. I just couldnt think too

much about what I was doing, from the first obstacle you just got covered in mud and kept go-ing, she said.

Miss de Geest did not get a placing and was not sure of her time either but she said that

didnt bother her because it wasnt about placing.

It was just a really fun, social event, there were lots of people and it was just a really fun day, she said.

Miss de Geest said she will definitely compete again next year.

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MUDDY: Hannah Wentworth and Kaitlin de Geest (right) finished the competition how they intended to, covered in mud.

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SITTING IN the stand watching her son run onto the field in an All Blacks jersey was one of the proudest moments of Angela Dixons life.

But privately, she still wonders:Did she let him start rugby too

young?Was it good for him, while

growing up, to spend every week-end playing sport?

Is it worth the risk he could be badly injured?

Watching her boy line up to sing the anthem and perform the haka, she had to surreptitiously wipe away a tear or two.

But after kick-off she was too nervous to enjoy it, she said.

Every time her son hit the ground she was on the edge of her seat.

When he took a big tackle all I was thinking was is he getting

up, is he getting up. I was saying to my husband, where is he, look-ing for his number.

When Im getting too worked up I have to take myself away to the ladies and take a minute to settle myself. It is nerve-racking. Theyre always your little boy, it doesnt matter if theyre six foot four.

She said she watched his big games again on replay the next day, as she could only relax and enjoy it once she knew he would be okay.

That constant fear he would get hurt was something that had plagued her since he started play-ing, at just four years old.

He played his first matches for Suburbs, his older brother, Jons, team.

She said Elliot was much smaller than the other children, who were mostly five or six, but

he was determined to play.We used to call him radar,

because even as a little boy he would see someone from across the field and jump on their back and take them down, it didnt

matter how big they were. Youd see him lining them up.

Between the two boys, her weekends quickly filled up with sport.

Summer or winter, both Satur-

day and Sunday mornings were spent yelling encouragement from the sidelines, with oranges or jet-plane lollies ready for the boys at half-time.

Then it was straight into the car to head to the next sport or competition.

The hours after school were just as full on, as the boys met up at the park or in the backyard to play.

She said she had lost track of the number of windows they broke, or clothes that came home grass-stained.

I used to call the laundry my office, because I spent such a lot of time doing washing. And the cooking! They used to have com-petitions to see who could eat the most, theyd have eight Weet-bix in their plate.

All the boys wanted to do was play sport, but she worried some-times about how much of their time it took up.

They missed out on things like going fishing together. I remem-ber saying to Chris, we cant get off this roundabout, can we?

She said Elliot was a great run-ner and good at most sports, but rugby was always his passion.

Years of washing and cooking forTens of thousands of Canterbury sporting mums get their kids ready for sport on a Saturday morning, and then deal with the week-in, week-out aftermath muddy gear. Lincoln resident Angela Dixon spoke to Gabrielle Stuart about sitting with proud dad Chris Dixon and watching their once little boy Elliot make his debut for the All Blacks against Wales

PROUD: Although her son has been playing rugby professionally for years, Angela Dixon said she still sent him advice before games. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

NewsTuesday July 5 2016 SELWYN TIMES8

From the Garden of Eden to Abbey Road and Silicon Valley, apples have been an enduring motif for our cultural journey.Like William Tell and Sir Isaac Newton before him, Ashley Smith, in this show, uses apples to his own ends.Some samples from this tasty crop may very well keep the doctor away - but, then again, there could be something decidedly sinister under the skin of that rosy red apple being offered.Artist, Ashley Smith escaped into the wilds of coastal North Canterbury over 30yrs ago and still finds fascination in its rural myths and practices. Canterburys often crazy weather patterns also continue to influence his paintings ( and mental juices). Ashleys subjects are rendered in a variety of styles many honed during extensive global meanderings. During these he has worked for publishers in Australia, England and America, studied batik in Indonesia, been a member of the Stuttgard Art Society and met his future wife in the 602 Club, Madison Wisconsin!

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We tried to get Elliot to play cricket, but it was too slow for him. He cried, he didnt like it at all.

She said he loved the physical-ity of rugby, even though he was a spindly little fella until he shot up at about 16.

He played for St Bedes Col-lege, and made the New Zealand Schools squad which toured Australia in 2007.

She said she had mixed feel-ings about him pursuing a rugby career.

We often said you cant just play rugby, Elliot. Youve got to do something, because in rugby youre only as good as your last game or your last injury.

His dream was to play for Canterbury, but they told him although he was a good player they didnt have room for him on the squad, she said.

He was offered a spot in South-land when he was 19, and he was torn over it.

At 19 I didnt want to say see you later. But he said: Mum, what should I do? And I said go for it.

She said she continued to give him advice, whether or not he ap-preciated it.

Before the test against Wales she met up with him and

wanted to discuss tactics.He said: Its just another

game, mum, I dont want to talk about rugby.

She expected the birth of his son, Huxley, who is now one, to distract him from his rugby, but she said he was even more focused.

Huxley was not the best sleeper, so between the lack of sleep and the stress I was expect-

ing it to be tough. But he just gets out and plays harder.

And no matter how nervous it made her, she planned to be at as many of his matches as she could, cheering her son on.

Its quite funny standing there talking to men who think you dont know what youre talking about. Its like really, Ive watched more rugby matches than youve had hot dinners.

a cause sportPROUD: Elliot with son Huxley and mother Angela.

Ten things you need to know about Elliot Dixon who became All Black 1149 in a test against Wales.

1 The 26-year-old rose through the Canterbury system but the national age group star quit for Southland in late 2009. I thought Id try to get some NPC game time rather than wait another three years or something in Canterbury, he said at the time.

2 Dixon came to promi-nence while playing for St Bedes College, the Christchurch school whose other All Blacks include Jon Preston, Andy Earl, Vance Stewart, and current Chiefs assistant Kieran Keane.

3 There were tears all round when he told his parents of selection in the squad to play Wales. They started crying, which was quite emotional for me as well.

4 Dixon made the 2007 national schools side which played Samoa and Austral-ia. His teammates included current All Blacks Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Charlie Ngatai.

5 He came off the bench in the under-20 World Cup side when they beat Eng-land in the 2009 final in Japan.

6 Partner Paige Smith gave birth to their first child Huxley in June last year and they have another boy on the way.

7 Dixon was man-of-the-match when the Highland-ers beat the Hurricanes in last years Super Rugby final. The highlight: he initially beat a couple of de-fenders on a 20m run which ended with him scoring in a pile of five defenders. TV commentator Ian Smith reckoned it was a big game moment which says to people higher up Im ready if you want me.

8 Dixons heritage is Ngapuhi the Northland iwi and he first played for New Zealand Maori in 2012. His family comes from around the Waimamaku Valley in Hokianga and he is part of the Paniora whanau.

9 When asked what he would be doing if he wasnt a rugby professional, Dixon replied: I would be poor.

10 Dixons trademark look involves a thick band of black electrical tape around his head. When praised for the look, Dixon tweeted: thanks for the love of my head band a lot goes into it. Time and effort. Glad its finally paying off.


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How long have you lived in Lincoln?

Ive been in the Selwyn dis-trict for close to 18 years and we moved from Prebbleton to Lincoln about 10 or 11 years ago. But Im still not a local Ive been told Ive got another 20 years before you can actually call yourself a real Lincolnite.

Maybe your grandkids will be able to call themselves Lincol-nites.

Yeah, maybe. Its a bit of a joke around here to say you havent been here for 30 years yet, so how can you call yourself a local?

So you dipped your toes in with Prebbleton obviously be-fore diving right in to Lincoln.

My family is from Prebbleton so when we first moved back down from the North Island we came to Prebbleton. Then we

went for a Saturday afternoon drive and fell in love with a house and decided to move out here [to Lincoln]. I keep telling my wife it was the most expen-sive bloody Saturday afternoon drive Ive ever had!

When you were general manager with Douglas Pro-jects International you were involved with bringing the Penrith Panthers NRL team to Christchurch in May. Did you face many challenges in mak-ing that happen or did it all go pretty smoothly?

It all went very smoothly actu-ally. It was a fantastic event I mean, it was a sell-out crowd and the Panthers organisation was fantastic to work with.

Youve been involved in or-ganising events for a while now whats it like when it doesnt

go so well? Have you ever been involved with bringing an event to an area and it didnt pull much of a crowd?

I havent ever had that to be quite honest. My career spans back to the early 1980s when I started as a young guy who

wanted to be a broadcaster and wanted to get into radio, it was sort of my lifetime dream, so I have been around promotions and events since way back then. Its only been in the last seven or eight years that I have got into large international events such

as the international ice hockey which we ran in Australia and New Zealand and being part of the team which brought professional bull riding to Christchurch a couple of years ago as well. It has just been a fun ride.

Lincoln resident David Parlane is one half of the team behind a company promising to bring more events to Selwyn the first a show featuring some of New Zealands leading comedians in October. He spoke to reporter Tom Doudney about helping bring the Penrith Panthers NRL team to Christchurch earlier this year, how his company got the name 3 Coins Gentlemen and his time as a DJ in Palmerston North.

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PROMOTER: David Parlanes company is bringing several of the countrys leading comedians to Lincoln on October 8. Live in Lincoln will feature Jeremy Corbett who hosts TV3s Seven Days, along with Ben Hurley, Justine Smith and Tom Furniss. The show will be held at The Lincoln Event Centre. Tickets can be bought from The Famous Grouse Hotel or by emailing [email protected] PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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What was your favourite event you were involved with over your time with Douglas Projects International?

When we did international ice hockey in Australia five cities over four weeks we had to build ice rinks, bring teams in, accom-modation, flights, sell tickets, market it. All those things were done with a small team and at each stadium they were all sell-outs. I was lucky to be involved with it and it was one of the most special times of my life to be quite honest.

Its really hard to describe, unless you have been behind the scenes, what its like when you walk into a stadium thats empty and all it has got is seats and you have got to build everything from the ground up, there is going to be 20,000 people come Saturday night and youve got to get it ready there is no better buzz.

Youre starting your own com-pany now. Thats always a bit of a risk, so what made you want to do it?

I just think everybody has got a time and place when you have got to actually back yourself. Myself and a business colleague had been discussing the fact that the Selwyn district is lacking events and really thinking what

opportunities are there? and we thought lets give it a go. So we are doing the comedy night in Lincoln on October 8 which has only been on sale for two days and I am more than pleased with how the tickets are trucking out and we have hardly even started out advertising and promotion for it. It just goes to show that if you have got a good idea and you can put some sound thought into your business you can come out with a solid event.

So your business is just going to focus on the Selwyn district?

Yes, at the moment. We are looking very promising to be able to announce something, hope-fully in the next couple of weeks, about another event next year that we are working on behind the scenes. So we are well into that and we are just waiting for a few dots and crosses to be done and hopefully we will be able to announce that in the not to distant future that will be very

exciting for Lincoln and Selwyn.Do you think you might hold

any events in other parts of Selwyn other than Lincoln?

There are other things we have been talking about that, yes, could go into Rolleston or even Leeston, who knows. We just dont know how lucky we are to have the types of facilities we have in Selwyn, we have just got to utilise them more.

You mentioned being in radio in the 1980s. You were a DJ I take it. What station were you with?

I started my career in Palm-erston North at a radio station which was called 2XS AM which then turned to one of the first FM stations in New Zealand and my radio career probably spanned about 15 or 16 years. Announcing wasnt the only thing I did, I have been heavily involved in promotions, sales, writing, producing I think the only thing I havent done in radio is read the news.

How old were you when you started in radio and what got you interested in being on air?

I was 18. From a very young age I used to listen to a guy by the name of Lindsay Yeo in Welling-ton on breakfast and then there was another guy Dick Weir on at night and it just sounded like an

exciting job. When you are pas-sionate about something you go after it so I went after it and I was one of the fortunate ones that got a tap on the shoulder and they said: Hey, here you go, you start at midnight on Friday night and boom, there it was.

Whats the name of your busi-ness?

Its called 3 Coins Gentlemen Events.

How did that name come about?

Three coins are needed for a game that we play at the pub which is an international game that is played around the world and its called spoofing Google it. Its played around New Zealand, there is a national champs for it and international champs. You need three coins and to start playing the game someone will say three coins, gentleman. Both my busi-ness partner and I like a game of spoof now and again so we thought its quite a nice little story to tell about how the name of the com-pany started up so why not?

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love trout fishing, absolutely love fishing lakes, rivers, fly fishing, behind a boat fishing. I also enjoy watching Lincoln rugby.

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LIVE COMEDY: Comedians Jeremy Corbett (left), Ben Hurley (top right), Tom Furniss (bottom right) and Justine Smith (not pictured) will be coming to Lincoln.


By Caitlin MilesA LEESTON artist won two awards at the Christchurch Art Show last month.

Kate Bettie won the Best Paint-ing and People Choice award for her artwork of a New Zealand native Wood Pigeon. Its the first time an artist has won both awards.

The art show exhibited work from more than 200 artists. There were all different forms of art on display, from paintings to sculptures.

There were 150 pieces of art shortlisted to 10 finalists, from there Ms Bettie was selected as the winner.

The win was a confidence boost for the artist, who recently quit her part-time job to focus on art full-time.

It was a real leap of faith to do it on my own so it was a con-fidence boost to get this award, she said.

Ms Bettie said it a great event for artists in Canterbury to be able to get involved in.

Its fantastic to see the arts cel-ebrated and see so many people supporting the arts, it was great, Ms Bettie said.

Ms Bettie has been creating art for 10 years. She works mainly

with oil to paint native New Zea-land birds.

It can take up to two-and-a-half months to craft one piece but she can do up to 10 in a year.

I like to experiment with col-our. I like creating backgrounds that look like floral 70s wallpaper at the moment, she said.

Ms Bettie and her husband are building a house in Doyleston where she will have her own art studio.

My husband is an architect so he knows exactly what to do and what I want, she said.

The Christchurch Art Show painting is yet to be sold.

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West Melton School welcomed three new pupils recently. James has started in the year five class and Gredel and Hugo are both new entrants. If your child has started school recently send their photo to [email protected]

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Selwyn Gallery ExhibitionTuesday Sunday, 10am-4pmTake yourself to the Selwyn

Gallery showcasing its latest display of work from Philip Bea-dle, Pamela Hueston and Vicki Knudsen. All of the Canterbury artists use paint to express their art. All of the artists have painted many landscapes and portraits throughout their time as artists.

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LUSA Winterfest Comedy Night

Thursday, 8pm-10.30pmJoin the Lincoln University for

their first ever Winterfest event. The university have decided to kick off the festival with a com-edy evening. The event will fea-ture Canterbury comedians Jack Ansett andJustin Rusty White. Headlining act for the evening is South African comedian Urzila Carlson. For a night of laughs book your tickets through http://www.lusa.org.nz/#!winterfest/c8i9

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YOUTH Open Mic NightFriday, 7.30pm-10pmTake yourself to a night for

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Equestrian Market DaySaturday 10am-3pmTake yourself to this market

to buy, sell or exchange horse equipment or horse-related products. There are currently more than 30 stalls booked for the market, with brand new and second hand items available to buy. If you are interested in selling a lot of equipment best to book ahead and get yourself a spot. Phone Glynnis on 021 023 41399 to book a stall. Please take cash as there is no Eftpos avail-able near the hall. There is also a sausage sizzle to fundraisefor the Dressage Academy.

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of 13 and 18 take yourself and your friends to the annual youth ball. The theme this year is Great Gatsby, so brush off your ball gowns and suits and get dressed up for a night of dancing and fun. Join other high school students from schools around Selwyn for the once a year event. Email [email protected] for more information.

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The local markets have a lot on offer, from fresh produce to hand made crafts.

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Future Plans for Rolleston Reserve Selwyn District Council has notified a proposal to exchange the reserve status on part of Rolleston Reserve for land at Foster Park. The proposed exchange is a significant step in the development of Rollestons town centre, as it will enable part of the reserve to be redeveloped for community and retail use.

Why is the reserve exchange proposed?This proposal would see the reserve status on 4.3 hectares of land at Rolleston Reserve (around half the reserve) being transferred to 30 hectares of land at Foster Park. The purpose of the exchange is to enable part of the reserve to be redeveloped for commercial and retail activities and community use, including a library and town square.

This change of use has been proposed for some time. It was included in the Rolleston Town Centre Master Plan, adopted in 2014 after extensive public consultation, and in the Land Use Recovery Plan. Recent changes to the District Plan through the Land Use Recovery Plan have confirmed the new zoning for the Rolleston Town Centre, which also identifies the areas where the reserve exchange is proposed.

The proposal will enable Foster Park to be held as recreation reserve under the Reserves Act 1977 so it is protected in perpetuity for the public for that purpose.

What would happen to Rolleston Reserve following the reserve exchange? The location of the reserve is an ideal site to create a vibrant town centre for Rolleston as it is near existing shops and community facilities in central Rolleston.

The exchange of part of the reserve (shown in map) provides extra land which can be used to create a town centre for Rolleston, accommodating new shops, businesses, places to eat, a new library and town square, and space for people to relax.

The remaining part of the reserve would be developed into an exciting urban park with a range of features that may include a playground, youth park and other elements such as a community pavilion and water feature. Having the park close to shops, the library and town square will attract people to use the park as a community space for relaxation and gathering. The playcentre, scout facility, tennis and netball courts will remain at the park. The detailed design of the new park will be subject to a separate community consultation process so residents will have an opportunity to be part of planning the development.

If the reserve exchange is approved, the development of retail and commercial spaces could start from 2018/19 depending on interest from developers and the process to relocate existing sports activities to Foster Park. Development is planned to take place over a number of years. The construction of a new library is planned for 2018/19.

The reserve exchange is a statutory process and needs to be approved by the Minister of Conservation.

What would happen to Foster Park following the reserve exchange? The proposal would see the reserve status removed from 4.3 hectares of Rolleston Reserve (around half the reserve) and 30.1 hectares of land at Foster Park formally declared as a reserve.

Foster Park will be developed over the next decade to provide a number of sports fields, an indoor courts complex, a major playground, walkways and cycleways and additional parking. Over time many of the sports activities now taking place at Rolleston Reserve will shift to Foster Park.

Find out more and make a submissionFurther details of the exchange and a submission/objection form are available on the Councils website www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay or copies can be obtained at any of the Councils service centres.

A drop-in session on the proposal will be held on Tuesday 19 July 2016 between 6-8.30pm at Councils Headquarters, Rolleston.

Objections/submissions on the proposal can be made until 5pm on Friday 29 July 2016. They can be made online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay, emailed to [email protected] subject: Rolleston Reserve Exchange; or posted to: Rolleston Reserve Exchange, c/o Asset Manager Open Space & Property, Selwyn District Council, PO Box 90, Rolleston 7643.

Rolleston Reserve. The reserve boundary is shown in white. The area to be exchanged is the area within the white boundary shown as 1, 2 and 8, with the green area to remain reserve.

Artists impression of the north-east corner of Rolleston Reserve, indicating how the reserve might look once redeveloped. The site could host a range of shops, cafes, community facilities, town square and play areas.

A view from Tennyson Street into Rolleston Reserve, as imagined in this artists impression. The library is to the left, with walkways opening up to green spaces and community gathering areas.

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

Leeston Library & Service Centre19 Messines Street, Leeston Ph 347 2820 or 318 8338

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Thursday 7 July Rolleston First Learners 11-11.30amParadise for Little Angels, Rolleston 1.30-2pmEducare Faringdon 2.15-2.45pm Monday 11 July Darfield Preschool & Nursery 10.30-11amSheffield Hall 2-2.30pmTuesday 12 JulyTai Tapu Monkeys and Munchkins 10-10.30amWhippersnappers Lincoln 10.45-11.15amWest Melton Learning Centre 1.30-1.50pmWest Melton Domain 2-2.30pmWednesday 13 JulyRakaia Huts 9.10-9.30amSouthbridge Playcentre

10-10.30am

DOG MICROCHIPPING

Free microchipping is available on Friday 15 July at: Darfield - 9-9.30am Rolleston - 10.15-10.45am Lincoln - 11.30am-12pm Leeston - 12.45-1.15pmPlease note: All clinics last for half an hour The Rolleston venue is in Norman Kirk Drive, other locations are outside libraries Sessions wont occur if wet.Please contact Tracey on 347 2800 or 318 8338 for queries.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON AQUATIC FACILITIES

Selwyn residents are being asked to help plan for the districts future aquatic facility

needs. The Aquatic Facilities Plan is being updated in response to Selwyns rapid growth, and residents are invited to comment on their use of aquatic facilities and what improvements they would like to see. A short online survey is open until 15 July and can be accessed at www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay. Survey forms are also available at Council service centres.

MeetingsPublic Forums: Council, Community Board and local committee meetings are open to the public. Time is available at the start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Bernadette Ryan (Council), Kate Anderson (Community Boards) or your local committee at least three days before the meeting.Township, Hall and Reserve Committees: To list or make changes to meeting details, email [email protected] or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 by 9am Wednesday the week before publication.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARDS

Unless stated meetings are held at the Rolleston Council Building.Selwyn Waihora Zone CommitteeTue 5 July 1pmAudit & Risk SubcommitteeWed 6 July 3pmCouncil MeetingWed 13 July 1pmSelwyn Central Community BoardWed 20 July 4.30pmIs there an issue affecting your community that you want to bring to your Community Boards attention and find how we can help? See Meetings for information on our Public Forum.

LOCAL COMMITTEES & ASSOCIATIONS

Coalgate Township CommitteeTue 19 July 7.30pm Coalgate Fire StationDarfield Township CommitteeThurs 21 July 7.30pm Darfield LibraryDoyleston Community CommitteeWed 13 July 7.30pm Osborne Park PavilionGlenroy Community Hall CommitteeTue 19 July 8pm Glenroy Community HallGlentunnel Community Centre CommitteeTue 12 July 7.30pm Glentunnel Community CentreKirwee Community CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pmKirwee HallKirwee Recreation Reserve Management CommitteeMon 11 July 7.30pm Kirwee Reserve Sports PavilionLadbrooks Community Hall CommitteeFri 8 July 7.45pm Ladbrooks Community HallLincoln Community CommitteeMon 11 July 7pm Lincoln Event Centre

Prebbleton Community Association Inc.Tue 19 July 7.30pm Prebbleton CottagePrebbleton Public Hall Society Inc.Mon 11 July 7.30pm Prebbleton Hall Supper RoomPrebbleton Reserve CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pm, Prebbleton Rugby Football CentreRolleston Reserve Management CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pm Rolleston Community CentreSpringfield Township CommitteeTue 5 July 7.30pm, Tawera HallSpringston Community CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pm Springston Hall Supper RoomSpringston Recreation Reserve CommitteeWed 20 July 7.30pm Errol Tweedy PavilionTawera Memorial Hall CommitteeThurs 7 July 7.30pm, Tawera HallWeedons Reserve CommitteeMon 11 July 7pm Weedons Reserve PavilionWhitecliffs Township & Domain CommitteeMon 11 July 7.30pm Glentunnel Hall

Selwyns first ever CultureFest is planned for this October and the Council is inviting cultural and ethnic community groups to take part in the celebration.

CultureFest will showcase the districts cultures with activities including stage performances, music, food, art and craft demonstrations, ethnic have-a-go sessions, sports and games. There will also be information stalls for agencies working for multicultural communities.

CultureFest will be a great way to celebrate the contribution that so many cultures make to Selwyn, says the Councils events and recreation adviser Dave Tippett. With a growing population comes increasing diversity and this event is all about welcoming people of different cultures, and building a community thats more connected with the world.

The free event will be held on Saturday 15 October on the corner of Jones Road and Hoskyns Road, Rolleston, as part of the Rolleston 150th anniversary celebrations.

CultureFest is organised by the Council in partnership with Rotary Club of Lincoln, Christchurch Multi-Cultural Council, Canterbury Migrant Centre and Rolleston Newcomers Network. It will be an annual event alternating between Rolleston and Lincoln. The event builds on the success of the Lincoln Multi-Cultural Festival, organised by Lincoln Rotary over the past twelve years in Lincoln.

As the district has grown, so has our populations diversity, he says. Were a very different place to what we were even a couple of decades ago. Recently the Council developed its Newcomers and Migrants Strategy, and identified that a Selwyn-wide multi-cultural event would be important to acknowledge and celebrate Selwyns growing diversity. It will also be a great fun day for families and people of all backgrounds, with opportunities to experience the vibrancy of our many cultures, and interact with some of our newcomers.

Any groups or individuals interested in taking part in CultureFest can email [email protected], or phone 347 2719.

Rolleston Envirotown Market & Childrens market Rolleston Square Carpark, 10am-1pmChoose from local produce & craft. Email [email protected]

SUNDAY

10JULY

Exhibition of NudesSelwyn Gallery, DarfieldA free exhibition of work by artists Philip Beadle, Pamela Hueston & Vicki Knudsen. The gallery is open daily (except Mondays) 10am-4pm

UNTIL

28JULY

Family storytime Dogs Dogs DogsSelwyn LibrariesCelebrate our canine best friends at evening sessions with stories, songs & fun. Sessions aimed at 2-7 year olds, but all welcome. For dates & to book see www.selwynlibraries.co.nz. Free

TUE-THUR

5-14JULY

KidsFest Over 50 events & activities for kids in Selwyn in the July school holidays. Activities include discomania, a high ropes challenge, moviemania, kids market, Doggy Dayz & makerspace LEGO at libraries, paddle boats, flippa ball, aqua handball & volleyball, & an inflatable obstacle course at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre. Other events include play like a DJ, Sport Suzies Circus, Comedy & Chaos Show, craft sessions & more. For details & bookings see www.kidsfest.co.nz

On 15 July Lincoln Envirotown & Living Water present Bugs, Bees & Butterflies at Lincoln Event Centre (10am-12.30pm) - a fun activity session where kids can make & colour insects, visit a make believe Beehive, look at bugs through microscopes & more. Booking not required, gold coin donation appreciated. Caregivers required.

SAT-SAT

9-23JULY

Work & Income NZ Superannuation visits Ken Stevens from MSD can assist with superannuation queries. He is visiting from 10am-2.30pm on Thursdays at: Lincoln Event Centre (7 July), Darfield Library (14 July) & Leeston Library (21 July). Appointment required - phone 03 961 9170

THURSDAY

7-21JULY

Applications for Events Fund Open Applications to the Councils Events Fund are open during July. $50,000 is available through the fund to support large events that are held in Selwyn and are open to the public. The fund supported 18 events last year including the Hororata Highland Games, Rolleston Community Fireworks Night, the Koru Games, Childrens Day, the 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 it contributes to key benefits identified in the Councils Event Funding Policy and Guidelines it helps to increase the range and diversity of events in Selwyn it promotes the Selwyn district 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 Councils Recreation Advisor Dave Tippett says that the events fund has helped support a great range of local events. Events bring our community together in a celebration, provide significant income for our district, and help make Selwyn a great place to visit and live.

Applications for events planned over the next year (September 2016 August 2017) must be received by 1 August 2016. Information about the fund is available at www.selwyn.govt.nz/eventsfund.

Help protect your community from fire The Council is looking for volunteers to be part of the Darfield Rural Fire Force.

Volunteer rural fire fighters play an extremely important role in the community. In the summer Selwyn often experiences hot, dry weather and strong nor west winds mean that fires can quickly spread and threaten lives and property if they are not brought under control by fire crews.

Selwyn currently has four rural fire forces located at Arthurs Pass, Darfield, Lake Coleridge and West Melton. The Darfield volunteer Rural Fire Force was formed last year as a new force and currently has around 12 members but is looking for more volunteers to join them.

All fire callouts are routed to the New Zealand Fire Service who call on the nearest brigade with suitable equipment to respond to calls, says Douglas Marshall, Selwyn District Principal Rural Fire Officer. In a large fire, urban and rural volunteer fire fighters work together to extinguish the fire.

Douglas says that volunteer rural fire fighters are provided with ongoing training and protective equipment. Before volunteers can attend fires they complete two days training and receive NZQA rural fire qualifications. Applicants are also vetted by Police and need to pass a medical exam. Once qualified, most fire forces also train for 2-3 hours a week or fortnight.

The amount of time volunteers spend attending to fires varies a lot throughout the year. Generally, callouts in winter and spring are limited while during a hot summer fire fighters can be very busy.

Douglas says the Council is hoping to recruit a number of volunteers so that Selwyn has more capacity to cope with the busy summer periods. The time commitment can vary depending on the amount of time an individual has available.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can phone the Council on 318 8338, 347 2800 or email [email protected]

On the roads this weekGravelling and drainage improvement work will take place this week on Mt White Road, while gravelling and reshaping work will take place on Rakaia Terrace Road. Both roads will remain open. Maintenance grading work will occur in the High Country, Te Pirita. Hororata, Kirwee and West Melton areas.

The extension of Broadlands Drive and the installation of a new roundabout at the junction of Springston Rolleston and Broadlands Drive has been completed. The installation of a new sewer pipeline on Springston Rolleston Road has been completed, with minor resealing works needed on the road programmed to occur this spring.

The Koru Games, a sports tournament involving Selwyn and South Island schools received

Council event funding in 2015

Swimmers help fundraise for St John Swimmers at Selwyn Aquatic Centre have completed 8,816 kilometres (352,653 lengths) so far for their Swim to Rio Fundraiser.

The Swim to Rio fundraiser is an event involving the community to reach the same goal- swim to Rio de Janeiro in time for the 2016 Olympics. Every pool length completed counts towards the 11,765km goal to get to Rio, whether it is swimming or aqua jogging. Swimmers can be sponsored for the lengths they swim or take donations.

Funds raised will go towards the St John Project Rolleston, supporting the building of a new ambulance station in Rolleston. Speedo has kindly sponsored some great prizes and raffles. To take part or sponsor a swimmer enquire at the centres reception or call 347 2734.

Hannah and Karen swam a total of 20.5kms in a session

Where do our overseas immigrants come from?

CHINA 4%

GERMANY 2%

IRELAND 1%

WALES 1%

FIJI 1%

INDIA 1%

ENGLAND 50%

AUSTRALIA 12%

SOUTH AFRICA 11%

SCOTLAND 4%

PHILIPPINES 5%

NETHERLANDS 4%

USA 4%

The 2013 Census showed that 38% of Selwyn residents lived outside Selwyn 5 years ago with 84% coming from New Zealand, and 16% from overseas.

Celebrating Selwyns diversity

2016CultureFestSATURDAY 15 OCTOBER 12 - 5PM

TUESDAY JUlY 5 2016TUESDAY JUlY 5 201618 19SElWYN TIMES SElWYN TIMES

Selwyn District CouncilNorman Kirk Drive Rolleston Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338

Rolleston LibraryRolleston Drive, Rolleston Ph 347 2880 or 318 8338

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

Leeston Library & Service Centre19 Messines Street, Leeston Ph 347 2820 or 318 8338

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

(03) 347 2800Darfield call free 318 8338

www.selwyn.govt.nzCouncil Call

WWW.SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS

SelwynEvents

For information on listing a community event visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/councilcall

CC040716

NoticesMOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE

Thursday 7 July Rolleston First Learners 11-11.30amParadise for Little Angels, Rolleston 1.30-2pmEducare Faringdon 2.15-2.45pm Monday 11 July Darfield Preschool & Nursery 10.30-11amSheffield Hall 2-2.30pmTuesday 12 JulyTai Tapu Monkeys and Munchkins 10-10.30amWhippersnappers Lincoln 10.45-11.15amWest Melton Learning Centre 1.30-1.50pmWest Melton Domain 2-2.30pmWednesday 13 JulyRakaia Huts 9.10-9.30amSouthbridge Playcentre

10-10.30am

DOG MICROCHIPPING

Free microchipping is available on Friday 15 July at: Darfield - 9-9.30am Rolleston - 10.15-10.45am Lincoln - 11.30am-12pm Leeston - 12.45-1.15pmPlease note: All clinics last for half an hour The Rolleston venue is in Norman Kirk Drive, other locations are outside libraries Sessions wont occur if wet.Please contact Tracey on 347 2800 or 318 8338 for queries.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON AQUATIC FACILITIES

Selwyn residents are being asked to help plan for the districts future aquatic facility

needs. The Aquatic Facilities Plan is being updated in response to Selwyns rapid growth, and residents are invited to comment on their use of aquatic facilities and what improvements they would like to see. A short online survey is open until 15 July and can be accessed at www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay. Survey forms are also available at Council service centres.

MeetingsPublic Forums: Council, Community Board and local committee meetings are open to the public. Time is available at the start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Bernadette Ryan (Council), Kate Anderson (Community Boards) or your local committee at least three days before the meeting.Township, Hall and Reserve Committees: To list or make changes to meeting details, email [email protected] or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 by 9am Wednesday the week before publication.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARDS

Unless stated meetings are held at the Rolleston Council Building.Selwyn Waihora Zone CommitteeTue 5 July 1pmAudit & Risk SubcommitteeWed 6 July 3pmCouncil MeetingWed 13 July 1pmSelwyn Central Community BoardWed 20 July 4.30pmIs there an issue affecting your community that you want to bring to your Community Boards attention and find how we can help? See Meetings for information on our Public Forum.

LOCAL COMMITTEES & ASSOCIATIONS

Coalgate Township CommitteeTue 19 July 7.30pm Coalgate Fire StationDarfield Township CommitteeThurs 21 July 7.30pm Darfield LibraryDoyleston Community CommitteeWed 13 July 7.30pm Osborne Park PavilionGlenroy Community Hall CommitteeTue 19 July 8pm Glenroy Community HallGlentunnel Community Centre CommitteeTue 12 July 7.30pm Glentunnel Community CentreKirwee Community CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pmKirwee HallKirwee Recreation Reserve Management CommitteeMon 11 July 7.30pm Kirwee Reserve Sports PavilionLadbrooks Community Hall CommitteeFri 8 July 7.45pm Ladbrooks Community HallLincoln Community CommitteeMon 11 July 7pm Lincoln Event Centre

Prebbleton Community Association Inc.Tue 19 July 7.30pm Prebbleton CottagePrebbleton Public Hall Society Inc.Mon 11 July 7.30pm Prebbleton Hall Supper RoomPrebbleton Reserve CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pm, Prebbleton Rugby Football CentreRolleston Reserve Management CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pm Rolleston Community CentreSpringfield Township CommitteeTue 5 July 7.30pm, Tawera HallSpringston Community CommitteeMon 18 July 7.30pm Springston Hall Supper RoomSpringston Recreation Reserve CommitteeWed 20 July 7.30pm Er

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