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Darfield Artweek deadline extendedThe Malvern Community Arts Council has extended the entry date for this year’s Darfield Artweek.
Brewing up at Lincoln UniversityA growing taste for craft beer will see a student beer served on tap soon in a Christchurch craft beer bar.
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That’s according to figures released by the Community Energy Action charitable trust which is headed by Kirwee woman Caroline Shone.
Ms Shone said they estimate there are up to 9000 homes in the Selwyn district which are either uninsulated or have inadequate insulation.
“Of those up to 1200 homes could be eligible for full insulation subsidies through EECA if the house was built prior to 2000, while other homes may qualify for partial subsidies,” she said.
“The criteria, to receive full subsidies, is that the occupier must have a Community Services Card and a health condition, this is often elderly people over the age of 65 or young families with children under the age of 17.”
Selwyn homes missing outBy Kent Caddick
Up to 1200 homes in Selwyn could be missing out on subsidies which would improve their insulation at no cost to the owner.
Ms Shone said last year CEA insulated 1600 homes and also did 450 home energy assessments in the Canterbury area. The home energy assessments were not all in old homes.
“We are surprised that we are also called to more and more newer homes where people have high power bills and can’t understand why.
“Occupants of older homes are feeling the cold because they cannot afford the heating required to keep the house at a healthy temperature.
“It is not surprising that the people living in older houses seem to be get sick more often, go to the doctors frequently or even end up in hospital.
“The results had even the experienced energy advisers a little shocked
particularly with problems in newer homes that were sometimes as bad as those in existing homes.”
In addition to eligible homes that are able to access subsidies, CEA may also be able to assist other home owners or landlords with tenants, who may be eligible for partial subsidies, to ensure their houses are operating at maximum efficiency when it comes to insulation.
Ms Shone said CEA advisers can also analyse building plans and preliminary drawings for new homes to avoid costly energy efficiency mistakes in new homes before they are built.
“We rarely go to a house where we haven’t been able to help in some way or tell the owners something new so they can make their house much healthier.”
Community Energy Action chief executive Caroline Shone of Kirwee with part of the trust’s massive curtain bank.
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Darfield Artweek will be held at the Darfield Recreation Centre from October 9 to 18.
Entries were due to close on September 18 but the arts council has extended the deadline for entrants to September 30.
Darfield Artweek is a group exhibition of works by established, emerging and novice artists from the local community and further afield.
Malvern Community Arts Council volunteers organise Artweek which is now into its 34th year and attracts around a thousand visitors over the 10 days it runs.
Art awards include a Premier award of $2000, a runner up and merit prizes.
There is no restriction in the medium and conditions of entry are available with the entry form on the website www.selwyngallery.co.nz
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Entries are open for the competition which is now in its 13th year. The competition annually attracts around 400 entries across a variety of classes.
Chairman of Judges Terry Copeland said the competition is open to all wines made in an aromatic style and the decision was made to accept red and rosé wines in 2015 to better reflect consumer demand.
“By extending the competition classes, we’re able to recognise that more and more consumers want aromatic styles and this has extended itself into the red and rosé spectrum.
“Winemakers are now making styles that are less encumbered with oak and are more concentrated on expressions of fruit character.
“It will be great to see how these reds in particular come through the competition and to see how the wine industry is responding to the challenges of meeting consumer demand.”
Reds and rosés join the competitionThe Canterbury A&P Show’s International Aromatic Wine Competition will accept red and rosé wines for the first time in 2015.
Marlborough vineyard Lawson’s Dry Hills took out the top spot in 2014, winning the Supreme Champion Wine in Show award with their 2013 Gewürztraminer.
Judging takes place in late September with the winning wines announced in early October and will be on display at the 2015 Canterbury A&P Show in the Food and Wine NZ Pavilion.
Also returning in 2015 is the New Zealand Young Winemaker of the Year Competition. The competition ran for the first time in 2014 and Patrick Newtown from Mudbrick Winery on Waiheke Island took out the top spot.
The Young Winemaker of the Year will be announced during a function at the Canterbury A&P Show.
Entries for both competitions close on September 23. To find out more about the competition go to www.aromaticwine.co.nz
The judges in action at last year’s International Aromatic Wine Competition at the Canterbury A&P Show.
Artweek deadline extendedThe Malvern Community Arts Council has extended the entry date for exhibitors into this year’s Darfield Artweek.
The chance to buy some original local art is one of the attractions of Darfield Artweek.
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The festival starts on Saturday, September 26, with 37 free walks planned throughout Selwyn, Christchurch and Waimakariri. It runs until October 10, taking in the school holidays and there are walks to suit all abilities and ages, including kids.
"The walks are a chance for people to keep fit, get to know some of the hidden gems of Selwyn a little better and meet new friends," Selwyn District Council’s recreation advisor Dave Tippett said.
He said that if there is enough interest from the community, the council is hoping to help establish a regular mums and bubs walking group in Selwyn.
"We know that there are lots of young families in our district. The walk would be opportunity for people to keep fit in a supportive environment while also visiting different parts of Selwyn which may be popular with people who are new to our district."
Selwyn residents can also join
Walking Festival comes to SelwynSelwyn residents are being invited to explore the district, enjoy some sunshine and get fit by taking part in 2015 Walking Festival.
walks further afield in Christchurch and Waimakariri that are being held during walking festival including walks alongside the Avon River, at Sumner and South Brighton beaches, and at the Port Hills by night.
Three walks are taking place in Selwyn during the festival: The Rakaia Gorge Experience (Tuesday, September 29, 10am-2pm) - a 10km walk suitable for fit individuals; Lincoln Mums and Bubs (Wednesday, September 30, 10-11.30am) - a 4km stroll around Lincoln and its historic buildings; and Motukarara Railway Station (Thursday, October 8, 10am-2pm) – following a section of the Little River Rail Trail.
To find out more about the walks taking place as part of the festival and book to attend events visit www.walkingfestival.co.nz or to book a place on the Rakaia Gorge or Motukarara phone 03 347 2719 or email [email protected] Keen walkers can explore the magnificent Rakaia Gorge in Selwyn as part of the walking festival.
The Opportunities for Young People funding comes from the $2 million Government Youth Enterprise Fund launched in December last year.
“The funding will be awarded to young people aged between 12 and 24 years with clever and achievable ideas that will make a social or environmental difference,” Ms Adams said.
Ms Adams said funding would be awarded based on the innovation, viability, potential for growth and social impact of the project, while also considering value for money.
“This fund inspires youth to apply a commercial approach to solving social or environmental challenges - a way of thinking that is vital to the future of New Zealand.”
She said young people who solve community problems with innovative and entrepreneurial thinking are well placed for future leadership roles.
“By working on projects they have
Funding for young entrepreneursSelwyn MP Amy Adams is encouraging local youth with bright ideas to apply for a share of the $120,000 Opportunities for Young People fund.
designed, young people develop valuable decision-making skills and confidence.”
Interest for this round of funding must be registered by October 20.
Selwyn MP Amy Adams wants funding applications from young people.
The machines have started doing their work on the demolition of the earthquake-damaged Hilgendorf complex of buildings at Lincoln University. The demolition is expected to continue until late November, and will make way for new science facilities. The university’s Corporate Services Group Manager, Murray Dickson said along with state-of-the-art academic facilities, one of the first projects in the redevelopment will be a major student centre incorporating a range of student services. The public have been asked to stay clear of the site for safety reasons.
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Applications are now open for the 2016 Selwyn Youth Council and will close at the end of October. All you have to do is fill out an application form telling us about yourself, how you have involved yourself in the community and what you enjoy doing.
From there, there will an interview evening in November. This will be an informal meeting with other applicants to see how you interact and work together with others. Successful applicants will then be contacted in December.
The Youth Council is made up of 11 youth from around the district, as well as 2 youth workers, and Chris Martin (Selwyn District Council Youth Advisor) who is our liaison with the Selwyn Council.
So what does the Youth Council involve?
As part of the Youth Council we make submissions to the Selwyn District Council and other organisations such as ECan so they know how their decisions will impact the youth in the Selwyn area.
Another great thing is attending and organising events. We attend events that other Youth Councils run around the Canterbury area and this is a great time to meet new people and share event ideas. These events allow us to further develop our leadership experience and training to help our overall performance on the
Youth Council. As well as attending events,
the Selwyn Youth Council also organises and runs its own events such as Drive in Movies, All Night Party and even Dive in Movies. Kids Fest is another great time to get involved and help out. You can even help run the Pop-Up Café, which attends events and sometimes goes to Darfield High School during lunchtimes.
Being a Youth councilor is absolutely great but it is a big commitment.
We have monthly meetings in Rolleston, and also some smaller weekly meetings. You have to have a give-it-a-go attitude, and a willingness to help out at events.
A lot of the time is volunteer work. As of this month the Youth Council has worked 899 volunteer hours since the start of the year. Being on the Selwyn Youth Council is a great opportunity to make a change in the community.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in being part of contact Chris Martin, Youth Advisor, at the Selwyn District Council. He has the application forms and would be more than happy to get one to you. You can call him on 03 3472754 or e-mail [email protected]
If Facebook is your thing you can message us on our face book page: Sensational Selwyn Youth.
Youth MattersSelwyn youth having their say
by Emily de RooySelwyn Youth Council
Youth council wants youWe have an exciting chance for Selwyn Youth to become involved in the Selwyn Youth Council for 2016.
First-home buyers in Selwyn are starting to benefit from the Government’s help to become home owners.
The HomeStart package came into effect on April 1 this year, replacing the KiwiSaver First Home Deposit Subsidy. First-home buyers can apply for grants of up to $10,000 for the purchase of an existing home, and grants of up to $20,000 for a new-build.
Across New Zealand, there were 6,788 Homestart applications in the first quarter. Of those, 2,011 have been approved, 1,740 pre-approved, and another 2,016 are being processed.
So far the Government has paid out a total of $7.2 million in grants for 1,195 properties.
This is the most generous support for first-home buyers in a generation so it is understandable that HomeStart is proving popular.
Here in Selwyn, 20 applications have been approved so far with a total of $96,000 paid out to date. While the
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numbers locally are not huge, interest in the scheme is growing, particularly with regard to new properties in Selwyn.
KiwiSaver HomeStart is part of the Government’s wider programme to improve housing affordability.
This includes freeing up more land faster through eight Housing Accords and 118 Special Housing Areas, as well as measures to constrain building material costs, rein in development contributions, cut compliance costs and invest in improved productivity in the construction sector. New tax measures come into effect in October to ensure people who invest in housing pay their fair share of tax.
Over the next five years, HomeStart is expected to help 90,000 New Zealanders achieve their home ownership dream.
So if you are considering purchasing your first home in Selwyn and haven’t already checked whether you are eligible, it may be well worth your while to do so.
by Amy Adams, Selwyn MP
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Thanks to the West Melton Rugby Club for the use of the clubrooms, the great bar staff and to the West Melton Plunket for providing the supper.
A big thanks also to the local businesses who donated items for the auction. The money raised through this was fantastic.
We have also received overwhelming support through the Give-a-little page and it has been so nice to get messages of support.
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Students of the Principles of Malting and Brewing course at Lincoln University work in groups to produce a beer from start to finish.
Course tutor Leo Vanhanen said this year’s class of 35 students all made different styles of beer and tasted them at the end the course.
“There were two that were judged the best by all the students and Thief Brewing will make a larger sized brew of one of these and have it on tap at The Institution bar in New Regent Street.”
Mr Vanhanen’s vision of teaching food science students about food and beer matching came to life when Steve Gebbie and his son Ryan of Thief Brewing approached Lincoln University about setting up a brewery on campus for education and commercial brewing.
A first step in this developing relationship has been working with Mr Vanhanen to setup and deliver the practical side of the Principles of Malting and Brewing paper.
The first course took place in 2013 with 16 students, using equipment supplied by Thief Brewing. The increasing popularity of the course saw Lincoln University buy its own equipment.
The labs involve the whole grain brewing process from milling the grain, the mash process and boiling, staged
Brewing up at Lincoln UniversityA growing taste for craft beer and collaboration between Lincoln University and Thief Brewing Limited will see a student beer served on tap soon in a Christchurch craft beer bar.
addition of hops, yeast preparation kegging and bottling. Measurements are taken throughout to reinforce the theory behind each process.
Mr Vanhanen said the beers made by students don’t contain any sugar and make use of mostly local ingredients, including malt from Leeston-based supplier Gladfields, and hops grown in Nelson.
“Students get to see the whole process, from hands-on craft beer making, fermenting and bottling the beer, to understanding the science behind a brew and then seeing that same beer being commercially made and available to the public to try.”
Mr Vanhanen said the course is popular with viticulture students who are very good at identifying flavours.
“Brewing is an excellent example of knowledge and know-how from multiple science disciplines coming together to produce an excellent age old product that is looking to the future.
“We hope to continue developing an education–business type relationship with Thief Brewing and The Institution bar into the future.”
Lincoln University is the only tertiary institution in New Zealand to offer a brewing paper to students. Mr Vanhanen, a former winemaker and
Steve Gebbie of Thief Brewing Limited checks out the Lincoln University students’ brew before it goes on sale at the The Institution bar in New Regent Street.
experienced home beer brewer, handles the practical side, while the theory is taught by Professor Charles Brennan, who has a background in malting.
While craft beer is comparatively expensive and currently only makes up about five percent of the market, it is a steadily expanding product category.
Mr Vanhanen said craft beer is all about appreciation.
“You’re paying for time, patience and skill. It’s not about drinking as much as you can.”
The student craft beer will be on sale at The Institution bar in New Regent Street from September 24.
The winners for the Selwyn Gets Ready sign up and win competition were Susan Rogers (Selwyn Huts), Mike and Karen Hennessy (Greendale), Kate Foster (Hororata), Steve Johnson (Kirwee) and Deb and Julian Reynolds (Tai Tapu).
Each kit contains 23 items including a first aid kit, a torch with radio, an emergency tent and blanket, water purification tablets, and a large water container.
Selwyn District Council’s emergency management coordinator, Sue Jenkins, said the competition encouraged new households to join the emergency management website.
Selwyn Gets Ready winners announcedFive Selwyn households are now better prepared for an emergency after signing up to the Selwyn Gets Ready website and winning a household emergency ‘grab and go’ kit.
"It's great to see so many new households sign up. These households can now receive email or text messages alerting them of an emergency situation that will affect them directly like an uncontrolled fire nearby, a severe weather warning or a boil water notice for their water supply."
Around 120 new households joined Selwyn Gets Ready over the duration of the competition which ran in August. The total number of households across the district that have joined Selwyn Gets Ready has now reached 6029.
The Selwyn Gets Ready website is a database which contains contact information of local residents.
This information is used by local community response teams to identify who needs assistance in an emergency and who has skills or resources.
Kate Foster, co-caretaker of Terrace Station historic homestead, was delighted to be one of the kit winners.
"The kit will be kept and used by whoever is responsible for the homestead at Terrace Station." Sue Jenkins (right) with Kate and Richard Foster
and their ‘grab and go’ emergency kit.
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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 Gillespie 021 284 8094
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The team from the Trees for Bees programme, which was launched by Federated Farmers in 2009, are promoting superior nutrition for bees by installing bee feed plantations on farms with carefully selected plants to serve multiple purposes.
Plantations have been installed on 15 demonstration farms throughout New Zealand, on a wide range of farms from sheep and beef to arable and vineyards.
Dr Angus McPherson, Trees for Bees farm planting advisor, says results are looking extremely encouraging.
“Where we’ve planted larger grade specimens we are getting flowering in their first season, and we’re supplementing smaller grade plants with perennial and herb species to get early flowering,” Dr McPherson says.
“We are seeing bees visiting the plants, which is great, and we will be collecting data on how hives in the area
Farmers urged to plant bee-friendlyFarm ‘bee feed’ plantations could be the driving force behind a thriving rural bee population, according to researchers and advisers from the Trees for Bees initiative.
are performing.”Dr McPherson says while farmers
are planting for erosion control, riparian protection, shade and shelter, or animal fodder, they can help bees by selecting plants that also provide good pollen and nectar.
“We’ve found that on the farms on which we’ve installed bee feed plantations, not only are we getting bees visiting the bee feed plants, but we’re also seeing the other planting benefits planned for, such as shade, shelter, riparian protection and amenity.”
He says farm plantings generally require low maintenance bee plants such as trees and shrubs, and Trees for Bees are also looking at how bee feed can be incorporated into ground cover planting to control weeds.
“Most people wouldn’t think of an oak or a maple as a bee feed plant, but the quantity of pollen available from one of
these trees is huge, so they play a very important role in keeping our bees well fed and healthy.”
The Trees for Bees project works with beekeepers and landowners on its demonstration farms to develop on-farm and apiary-based planting designs to ensure hives have sufficient bee feed.
“Bees are only pollinating or gathering honey for a few months in summer each
A bee feed shelterbelt on a sheep and beef farm.
year, so it’s vital that we have enough natural bee feed available to keep hives healthy and vigorous and get them through the crucial autumn and spring periods,” Dr McPherson says.
Trees for Bees has produced plant lists and planting guides for farms, public lands, and home gardens to help support bees, which are available at www.treesforbeesnz.org
The committees were set up as part of the collaborative Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) and 7 of Canterbury’s 10 zone committees are now calling for applications from interested community members.
CWMS programme manager Christina Robb said the committees are looking for new people who can see others’ points of view and who can work collaboratively to find solutions for water issues.
“The zone committees are now focused on local actions to deliver the
Water management committees want new bloodSelwyn residents are being encouraged to join either the Selwyn-Waihora or Christchurch-West Melton water management committees.
gains envisaged when the strategy was launched in 2009. Since 2009 or 2010 the committees have been working with their communities to find innovative ways to improve local freshwater management.
“This includes encouraging good management practices from all land users, work to improve biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as improving urban stormwater quality.
“Zone committees are also working with councils on environmental limits
such as how much water can be taken and how much nutrient can be discharged.
“The work going on as part of the strategy will help to ensure safe drinking water supplies, sustainable farming practices and clean rivers and streams, as well as enhancing recreational opportunities and protecting environment and cultural values.”
Ms Robb said they are sure there are many people in Selwyn who are passionate about making a positive
difference in water management.“We encourage them to put
their names forward to ensure new perspectives are reflected,” she said.
Candidates must be able to attend the committee meetings, and live in or have a significant relationship with the zone or region they are applying for.
Expressions of interest are due by October 15 and candidates will be notified in mid-late October if they have been shortlisted. For more information go to www.ecan.govt.nz/canterburywater
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Canterbury-based MPI Animal Welfare Manager Peter Hyde says there have had been very few animal welfare issues to deal with in North Canterbury.
“Sheep are a bit lighter than ideal but not to the extent where they are below
Farmers coping with animal welfare despite droughtThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has complimented farmers on how they have managed animal welfare through the prolonged North Canterbury drought.
the minimum standard that breaches of the Animal Welfare Act.”
Mr Hyde says farmers have adopted different management strategies to maintain the condition of their animals.
“Many farmers have been feeding out since January. Some farmers have found grazing outside the drought affected areas. Most farmers would have reduced their stock numbers, which has included selling off capital stock.
“No matter which strategy has been used, it has resulted in a significant loss of income to many North Canterbury farmers.”
Peter Hyde says he was impressed with the support that had been provided by many organisations.
“North Canterbury veterinarians and New Zealand Beef and Lamb have run very well attended field days to assist farmers with their tactics to manage through the drought.”
“Federated Farmers have organised
the supply of donated feed. “The Rural Support Trust has visited
530 farms to check how farming families are coping with the difficult situation. Many people have also been involved with organising social events.”
In June, these groups came together to form the North Canterbury Drought Committee. The committee is chaired by Hurunui Mayor, Winton Dalley, who is also a farmer in North Canterbury.
“While MPI does not provide financial assistance to farmers, some funding has been provided to the Rural Support Trust to support its work and to fund a coordinator for the North Canterbury Drought Committee,” Mr Hyde says.
“There has been little significant rainfall in North Canterbury and the drought continues. The North Canterbury Drought Committee will need to continue to monitor the welfare of both stock and farmers into the future.”
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According to recent figures, an all-time low of 36 herds were infected with bovine TB (34 cattle and two deer herds).
“Reaching this milestone is a credit to farmers and the industry and Government organisations that are shareholders and investors in the TBfree programme and is a big step towards New Zealand becoming TB-free,” OSPRI chief executive, Michelle Edge, said.
“Farmers, industry and Government partners working hand-in-hand with OSPRI have collaboratively made the programme one of the world's leading TB control schemes.
“While this is a significant milestone, we know our focus on managing numbers of infected herds during the season where finishing stock heading to the processing works needs to remain vigilant.”
An independent review of the TBfree programme has recently been completed. This process included scientific modelling, a review of operational outcomes and a full public consultation process facilitated by the Plan Governance Group comprising industry shareholders and independent chair, Chris Kelly.
A final proposal will then be presented to the Minister of Primary Industries for review and approval at the end of September. It will be OSPRI’s role as the appointed management agency to
TB infected herd numbers at all-time record lowThe number of bovine tuberculosis (TB) infected herds has dropped below 40 for the first time in the history of New Zealand’s TBfree programme delivered by OSPRI.
implement the outcomes of the review and to continue working with partners, wider industry and the community towards eradicating TB from livestock by 2026 and from wildlife by 2055.
Currently the main aim of the TB programme is to eradicate TB from possums and other wildlife across 2.5 million hectares of New Zealand’s at-risk areas by 2026.
Ms Edge said the review of the national TB Plan found that OSPRI’s TBfree programme is well ahead of its targets with more than 1.2 million hectares already eradicated.
“The programme’s ‘proof of concept’ areas have demonstrated that the disease can successfully be eradicated.
“There’s still a lot of work to be done but we’re excited about the direction that the plan review is moving with the goal of achieving eradication more quickly and at a lower cost. This is good news for industry and provides further proof of New Zealand’s animal health status for international trading partners.’
Consultation on the review closed in July after a large number of submissions and significant feedback from workshops around the country. Further details of the review and a wide range of supporting information, including an independent scientific review, can be found at tbplanreview.co.nz
OSPRI’s TBfree programme is one of the world’s leading TB control schemes.
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has awarded $6.2 million in total funding to the projects over the next three years, including subcontracts to a significant number of collaborating organisations.
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“We are now anxious to get under way alongside partner organisations and subcontractors and to see outcomes from the science translate
Lincoln Agritech embarks on new research projectsLincoln Agritech has recently achieved Government funding for four important new science programmes that will help strengthen New Zealand’s reputation in several key research areas.
into benefits for New Zealand’s high-tech manufacturing sector, agricultural exports and importantly, the protection of the country’s invaluable natural groundwater and surface water assets.”
Mr Barrowclough says the programmes strengthen Lincoln Agritech’s strategy of delivering science and technologies to help our primary, environmental and manufacturing sectors realise greater value.
“The project topics are also key areas for us, given that we are owned by Lincoln University, the country’s only land-based tertiary institution.”
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Enjoy great vegan food, watch top veggie chefs display their cooking secrets, learn about vegetarian living and enjoy celebrating cruelty-free pro-planet living with Christchurch’s vegetarian community.
Whether you are vegetarian or not, you will love the variety of foods and entertainment on offer.
Have you tried Churros? Hell Pizza? Or Crazy Spuds – if not you are in for a treat – as these are a few of the exhibitors at the expo. There will also have plenty of cakes, professionally made coffee, and Nice Cream to enjoy.
Would you like to see how to make some quick and simple dishes? There will be five different recipes demonstrated over the day. You might like to learn how to make a simple and delicious dessert like Coconut delight.
Is health something you are interested in? Then talks about topics such as
Expo highlights benefits of a vegetarian dietStudies are showing that eating excess meat is causing health issues, so whether you are looking at reducing your meat intake by starting to include Meatless Mondays into your family’s diet, or if you are already eating a wide range of vegetarian or vegan meals you will find something at the Vegetarian Expo to interest you.
‘How to achieve weight loss on a Vegan diet’ or ‘Eating for Health’ might attract your attention.
There are five different talks on throughout the day.
Christchurch was the first centre in New Zealand to open a Vegetarian Society and the branch was first formed in 1899.
Spokesperson Alison Brizzell said the group is an active part of Christchurch city.
“We are a charitable organisation and the Vege Expo, which is run by volunteers, is the largest in New Zealand.”
For more info about the talks, cooking demonstrations and stalls please visit the website: www.vegetarianchristchurch.org.nz.
The Vegetarian Expo is being held in the CPIT Students Association Building on Sunday, September 27 between 10am and 4.30pm.
There will be plenty of advice on how to build a vegetarian diet into your lifestyle at the Vegetarian Expo.
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Being courteous, remembering to share the road with others and scheduling frequent breaks can help you keep your cool when driving during these times.
Watch out for children on the road. Young cyclists and pedestrians can be unpredictable, as they are poor judges of vehicle speed. Children may also be learning to ride new bikes over the holidays.
You can make a number of choices to increase your safety on your holiday journey. You need to give road use the attention and respect it deserves.
Plan ahead• Take a little time to make sure that
you and your vehicle are safe before starting your journey.
• Plan to avoid the worst peak traffic periods when many highways become congested.
• Allow plenty of time – make the journey part of the holiday.
• Schedule regular rest stops.
Be alert to changesOften during holiday periods, passing
lanes are closed to help reduce congestion and prevent further delays where the traffic merges at the end of lanes. Sometimes alternative routes are suggested. Check www.nzta.govt.nz for real-time updates about route changes, delays, closures and incidents.
Driving during school holidaysYou will need to take extra care when travelling in holiday periods because of increased traffic volumes, congestion, tiredness and people driving in unfamiliar environments.
Drive to the conditionsConditions doesn’t just mean the
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Keep your coolHoliday driving can be frustrating with
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Here are some simple and easy ways to stay calm and stay in control:• Be courteous – let others merge into
traffic and indicate before turning or changing lanes.
• Keep left unless passing.• If you’re a slower driver, pull over when
you can to let others pass.• Be patient and don’t be provoked by
other drivers' aggressive behaviour.• Remember that trucks and towing
vehicles have lower speed limits. Wait for a passing lane or until you can see clear road ahead of you and enough space to overtake safely.
• Keep an eye out for cyclists and other road users. Give them plenty of space.
• Watch out for horses on back country roads.
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Watch out for fatigueLong trips are tiring and fatigue can
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The first is a relatively new volunteer group called Selwyn Car Seat Champions. This group of seven local ladies are qualified child restraint technicians. All have completed the NZQA qualification for child restraint technicians through a New Zealand Transport Agency training provider.
They are able to help with information, checking and fitting of the child restraints. While the service this group offer is free to our local residents, we need to appreciate that they do this work on a completely volunteer basis and the appointment time will be discussed with you when return contact is made.
For those having their first child, it is important to contact well before baby is born, as parents are required to ensure the child restraint meets all safety and legal requirements when it is fitted into the car.
All child restraints need to be checked and adjusted regularly. Particularly if you change your vehicle, it is recommended that the seat be checked again once fitted. Sometimes locking clips are required to ensure a firm fit and this can
This month I thought it would be of interest to mention a couple of local road safety programmes which are not so well known by our residents but are available in Selwyn.
be quite a simple process to have done. To find out more information or
request one of technicians be in touch, initial contact can be made through road safety at the council, or go to facebook.com and enter ‘Selwyn car seat champions’.
The second project is the Community Road Safety Fund which is available to schools, community groups and individuals who have a worthwhile initiative to promote road safety in the Selwyn District.
This fund is available to encourage our residents to be involved in road safety education, particularly for young children. There is a limited number of grants available this year between now and June 30, 2016.
Applications can be made by completing an application outlining what is proposed and what the outcome is likely to be. This application is sent to the road safety team for consideration and a decision is made to approve or decline.
If approved, a grant of up to $500, including GST, will financially support
the proposed activity or event. Practical support may also be available from the road safety coordinator and once completed a joint evaluation discussion is arranged with those involved.
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If you are interested in finding out more about the Community Road Safety Fund, or would like to discuss your ideas, contact the road safety coordinator at the council.
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It is a skill of neighbourliness and sharing. If you are new to the game of grafting, well... others share their best fruit wood with you, and in a couple of years, you get a chance to share grafting wood with others.
Being able to take seedlings from a river bed or your own garden and turn them into top quality fruiting trees is great fun and good economics.
If you would like to learn by doing- you are welcome to join others at Dave and Virginia Askin's place (Ballybroom) at 2003 Bealey Road, near the Selwyn Bridge (200m after Bealey Bridge, heading to Hororata) from 3pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, September 26.
A free training session is being offered there by the Nourish programme of Two Rivers Community Trust.
There's grafting wood for apple, pear, plum, nectarine, peach etc available to take home with you and you can also put your name on some grape cuttings - that are getting ever closer to ready to go to new homes.
Sharing the knowledge on grafting fruit treesFruit tree grafting is not only good fun, but it’s also a great skill to have if you are keen on living a little more sustainably, closer to your community.
The training will also demonstrate budding skills and there's bound to be discussion around pruning and all things garden wise.
The Askins have some grow-lights
Grafting techniques will be explored at a free grafting training session.
on their kitchen table which will demonstrate how lights help them cheat in the game of producing tomatoes ready for outdoors and glasshouse.
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