The Record October 7, 2015

Celebrating Selwyn’s ethnic diversityLincoln is gearing up for its ninth annual Lincoln Multicultural Festival this weekend.

Revamped cricket competition launchedThe revamped Canterbury Country premier cricket competition kicked off over the weekend.

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In its latest forecast the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere has issued a warning that the current El Nino weather pattern will continue for several months raising the spectre of a repeat of similar conditions over the summer of 1997/98 which bought drought and a high fire risk over the whole country.

The weekend’s rising temperatures and high winds bought a taste of what could come for Selwyn residents and the Selwyn District Council has suspended fire permits for the hill and high country until further notice.

Selwyn’s principal rural fire officer Douglas Marshall said an El Nino event is likely to mean that eastern areas including the Canterbury plains are drier than usual over Spring and Summer.

He said over the winter they have looked at increasing the numbers of rural firefighters as well as a reallocation of vehicles to improve their response capabilities.

“We have a number of firefighters in training and they will assist in staffing our rural brigades including the new one at Darfield and also the re-establishment of the brigade at Lake Coleridge.

“We need to ensure the firefighters are capable of dealing with incidents to ensure safety before we deploy them into the field,” Mr Marshall said.

Dancer Sita Turner performs at the opening of the Ghandi photographic exhibition in Lincoln. The exhibition of rare photographs of the Mahatma is being staged in the Lincoln Events Centre with support of the Selwyn Arts Trust. The exhibition runs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm. For more on the exhibition go to page 4.

Selwyn’s rural firefighters are gearing up for a long, hot, dry summer.

by Kent Caddick

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Chief Electoral Officer Robert Peden said the first referendum begins next month, and it’s important New Zealanders know what to do to get ready.

“It is especially important to make sure your enrolment details are up to date, as this is a postal referendum and only those who are correctly enrolled before voting begins will be able to receive voting papers.”

The referendum runs from Friday, November 20 until Friday, December 11, and will be held by postal vote. Voters will be asked the question “If the New Zealand flag changes, which flag would you prefer?”.

They’ll be asked to rank the five alternative flag designs selected through the Flag Consideration Process from those suggested by the public.

“On your voting paper, you will be asked to rank the alternative flag

Enrol for flag voteThe Electoral Commission is urging Selwyn residents to ensure they prepared for the upcoming referendums on the New Zealand flag.

options from one to five in the order you prefer them,” Mr Peden said.

In March 2016, there will be another referendum to choose between the most preferred option from the first referendum and the current flag. The flag that receives the most votes in the second referendum will be the official flag of New Zealand.

“People need to make sure that they are enrolled and that their details are up to date now, as only those correctly enrolled will receive their voting papers,” Mr Peden said.

“Check your details now – it’s easy. You can do it online or at your local PostShop. And if you’re not enrolled, you need to do it now.”

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The festival, which is being organised by the Rotary Club of Lincoln, is being held this Saturday at the Lincoln Events Centre from 1pm to 5pm.

Festival convener, Surinder Tandon, was the driving force in getting the festival off the ground in 2004.

“The initial objective was to celebrate the cultural diversity in Lincoln,” Surinder said.

“Students and staff at Lincoln University and other research centres in the town had bought a wide range of nationalities to Lincoln and we wanted to celebrate that that diversity as well as welcoming new migrants to our community.”

Surinder said preliminary discussions have been held with the Selwyn District

Festival celebrates Selwyn’s ethnic diversityby Kent Caddick

While Lincoln is gearing up for its ninth annual Lincoln Multicultural Festival this weekend discussions are taking place to take the festival district wide.

Council on taking the festival district wide and perhaps alternating the venue between Lincoln and Rolleston in the future.

“We are looking at expanding the festival, making it an indoor and outdoor event, with more food stalls and performances.”

This weekend’s event will showcase art, craftwork, music, dance, and food from a diverse range of nationalities.

The festival is held with the support of the Selwyn District Council, Lincoln and District Community Care, the Lincoln Business Association, the Lincoln Community Committee, New Zealand Human Rights Commission and the Christchurch Multicultural Council. Dancers performing at last year’s Lincoln Multicultural Festival.

Police SAR, LandSAR volunteers and specialist search dogs spent the weekend looking for Raymond Neil Finnie, commonly known as Neil, whose vehicle was found abandoned across a gravel road a week ago.

Canterbury Police SAR coordinator, Sergeant Phil Simmonds, said they have completed an extensive land and aerial search of bush, scrub and tussock covering a 4km radius from where his vehicle was located in the Whitecliffs area last Wednesday.

“The challenging terrain extends from heights of 300m up to 900m and unfortunately he has not been located despite in excess of 1100 man hours spent searching the area for him over the last four days.

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Help wanted in search for missing manby Kent Caddick

Canterbury Police are urging Selwyn residents in the Whitecliffs area to help them in the search for a missing 74-year-old man.

have been spoken to. “We urge anyone living, or who owns

land, in the Whitecliffs area to check their outbuildings and properties for any sign he may have travelled through.”

Sergeant Simmonds said Mr Finnie was last seen driving his silver 2013 Suzuki Swift and wearing dark coloured track pants and a dark woollen jersey on Friday, September 25.

“However it is not known whether he had any additional items or changes of clothes with him. Neil has recently suffered a stroke and may have appeared disorientated. Police and his family have serious concerns for his safety.”

If anyone has any information or may have seen Mr Finnie in the last week they should contact the Christchurch Central Police Station on 03 363 7400.

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The Selwyn Arts Trust and the Selwyn District Council have backed the exhibition, which brings together 34 seldom-seen photographs of Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi taken by photographer Dr Dahdboy Rustam Wadia during the 1940s.

The photographs span all aspects of Gandhi's life, showing him at home in quiet villages, at public gatherings and at formal political meetings.

Lincoln’s Surinder Tandon, who

Good turnout for Ghandi exhibitionOrganisers of the Ghandi photographic exhibition at the Lincoln Events Centre exhibition have been pleased with the turn out to view rare photographs of the Mahatma.

helped organise the exhibition, said they are pleased with the numbers of people who have come to view the exhibition.

“We have been getting lots of visitors from Christchurch and other parts of Canterbury coming to view the photographs.”

Some of the photographs will also be displayed at the Darfield Library during Darfield Artweek which gets underway this weekend.

Rachael Inch, left, from the Selwyn Arts Trust and Archna and Surinder Tandon light wicks dipped in oil to symbolise the bringing of light and peace.

Organisers of the Ghandi exhibition Surinder and Archna Tandon from Lincoln.

Dancers Sita Turner, left, and Uthara Varma entertained guests at the official opening.

Viewers attending the opening of the Ghandi photographic exhibition, which opened on what would have been the Mahatma’s 146th birthday.


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Interest rising in Rolleston’s industrial portThe developer of a new $500 million industrial port near Rolleston says it is buoyed by the interest the project is attracting.

the logistics and warehousing sectors,” Carter Group’s I PORT Director Tim Carter said.

“Rolleston is now clearly positioned as the key transport hub for not only Canterbury, but also the whole of the South Island.”

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hub is a huge boost for the efficiency of transport for businesses involved in exporting, importing, logistics, industrial and agriculture.

“The proximity of I PORT to LPC’s inland port makes staging of containers easier and reduces handling delays.”

By late this year MidlandPort will have a road shuttle service to the Lyttelton sea port. Direct rail access to Lyttelton Port, commencing in early 2016, will be

Lyttleton Port Company chairman Trevor Burt turns the first sod at the Carter Group’s I PORT development near Rolleston, watched by Phillip, left, and Tim Carter, earlier this year.

An artist’s impression of what Lyttleton Port Company’s MidlandPort near Rolleston will look like when completed.

a key feature of the MidlandPort service.LPC chief executive Peter Davie said

MidlandPort will improve container freight efficiency, travel time, reduce road congestion and costs for their customers.

“It will act as a hub for receiving, storing and consolidating containers and as a distribution point where containers are transferred between trucks and trains.”

The abatement notice required the company to backfill some excavated areas to comply with current regional rules.

ECan served the abatement notice on Winstone Aggregates' gravel quarrying operation after it breached a consent condition requiring it to stay at least one metre above the highest known level of the water table.

Winstone Aggregates has obtained a stay, meaning the matter will now go to the Environment Court for a hearing in November.

ECan’s monitoring and compliance manager Marty Mortiaux said

Company appeals abatement noticeWinstone Aggregates has appealed an abatement notice served by Environment Canterbury in relation to its quarry on Old West Coast Road near Yaldhurst.

there was no evidence to suggest Winstone’s activities had contaminated drinking water.

“However, we take a breach of consent conditions seriously, which is why the abatement notice was served,” Mr Mortiaux said.

“We wish to ensure that all the companies quarrying at Yaldhurst and elsewhere comply with the permitted activity rules in the Land and Water Regional Plan and the conditions of their consents. We will take all reasonable steps to make sure this happens. ”

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Pramuditha Waidyarathne, who recently completed her thesis, says this knowledge can help us improve plants’ capacity to withstand the effects of severe climatic conditions.

“One of the biggest global problems is freshwater scarcity. Plants account for 65% of global freshwater use,” says Dr Waidyarathne.

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A factor playing a large role in the closure of the pores is a hormone called phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA), which plants produce to regulate growth, development and stress responses and triggers the closure of the pores.

“However, information about how a plant’s related cell-signalling networks communicate during this process is not yet properly understood,” Dr Waidyarathne says.

Her study made the first attempt at

How plants respond to drought conditionsA Lincoln University PhD student has carried out a study that uses computer modelling to understand more about how plants respond to drought.

computer modelling the ABA signalling network from a holistic perspective, by looking at all data and evidence already available in existing literature on the subject.

“ABA signalling involves a large number of proteins and other molecules that are interconnected to form a complex network,” she says.

“My study uses computer modelling to develop an easy-to-digest system that shows how the protein-signalling pathway leads to rapid pore closure in plants. This has generated new insights into how these proteins are connected and why.”

Lincoln University Pramuditha Waidyarathne is looking at ways to improve plants’ capacity to withstand the effects of severe climatic conditions.

While firefighters were kept busy over the weekend responding to call outs, lines company Orion was also fully occupied dealing with power outages.

A tree which fell across power lines at Sandy Knolls caused widespread power outages as well as a hedge fire which proved difficult to extinguish.

Orion spokesperson Andrew Trevelyan said they had over a dozen call outs over the weekend with the Sandy Knolls outage proving the most difficult to deal with due to ongoing fire concerns.

“It is timely to remind landowners about the possibility of trees falling across lines which can cause fires as well as disrupting the power supply.

“We are encouraging people to think about their responsibilities to neighbours and the wider community with trees that have the capability to

Firefighters gearing up...continued from front page

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supply we are concerned about but power to farmers, businesses and homes which rely on constant power for medical reasons.”

Mr Trevelyan said the 2013 windstorm helped clear out a lot of trees which endangered power supply but people still need to be vigilant.”

Selwyn rural fire and council emergency response staff along with New Zealand Fire Service and Police undertook a joint exercise last week which simulated how the agencies would work together to manage and control a wildfire incident with protecting the safety of people as the exercise priority.

For more information about rural fire rules and fire safety phone 03 347 2800 or 03 318 8338 or visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/fire.

Firefighters dampening down after a major blaze near Rolleston last summer.


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The competition has been reduced to eight teams from the 11 which started the grade back in 2013 when the Ellesmere and North Canterbury cricket competitions amalgamated.

Canterbury Country chief executive Peter Devlin said the reduction in the number of teams was to ensure matches were more competitive and there were less mismatches.

However, North Canterbury based sides Sefton and Southbrook still racked up big wins against Selwyn opposition.

An excellent century to player-coach Matt Laffey (102) led Sefton to a comfortable victory over Greendale. Sefton lost two early wickets but good partnerships with Matt Rowe (35) and then Jamie Youngman (32) had Sefton through to 245/5 after its 45 overs.

Greendale was 17 for loss of 4 wickets after just 10 overs and never recovered to be bowled out for 90 in 37 overs, with Jeff Jones leading the Sefton attack with four wickets.

Meanwhile, Southbrook batted first on a fresh Southbrook Park wicket, amassing a competitive 207/8 off their 45 overs. Canterbury Country senior men’s player/coach Shanan Stewart batted well for 47 and had

Revamped cricket competition launchedby Kent Caddick

The revamped Canterbury Country premier cricket competition kicked off over the weekend with a mixed bag for Selwyn sides.

support from Matt Brine (30) and Dan Vere (35).

In reply, Weedons slumped to be 89 all out after Darryn Boyle (3/8) and Ash Andrews (3/2) bowled well to take the majority of the wickets for the home side.

It was a green pitch at Leeston which meant the bowlers dominated the game. Michael McCaughn bowled well for South Malvern, helping his side bowl Leeston-Southbridge out for 104 in 27.4 overs.

Tim Field (4/10) and Ben Donkers (4/29) starred with the ball for Leeston-Southbridge to ensure the home team started with a win, bowling South Malvern out for 62 in 24.5 overs.

In the final match of the first round a well-made 48 not out by Lincoln’s Jamie Chapman ensured the home team chased down a modest target to start the new season with a win over Oxford.

Oxford chose to bat first at Lincoln Domain and battled its way through to 126/9 off 45 overs, Luke Waghorn top scoring with a gutsy 44.

In reply, Lincoln started poorly with the loss of early wickets, but Chapman was able to see his side home for the win.

Scoreboards:Sefton 247/5 of 45 overs: M Laffey 102, M.

Rowe 35, J Youngman 32, J. Clayton 2/31 beat Greendale 90/10 off 37 overs: Clayton 35, J. Jones 4/20, Rowe 2/26; Leeston-Southbridge 104/10: M. McCaughn 4/23 beat South Malvern 62/10: T. Field 4/10, B. Donkers 4/29; Southbrook 207/8

off 45 overs: M. Brine 30, S. Stewart 47, Dan Vere 35, G. Redpath 3 for 38 beat Weedons 89/10 off 27.2 overs: J. Watson 36, D. Boyle 3 for 8, A. Andrews 3 for 2; Oxford 162/9 off 45 overs: L. Waghorn 44, B. Solanders 3/45 lost to Lincoln 166/6: J. Chapman 48 (no), J. Schwass 37 (no).

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Oxford batsman Andre Mitchell is clean bowled by Joe Williams for a duck.

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Judging coordinator Sandra Taylor said the drought and a low dairy pay-out had made for a tough start to spring and for many farmers entering the awards has been low on the priority list.

“Recent rain and warmer temperatures will hopefully take the pressure off and give farmers a chance to think about getting their entries in.”

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“The judges strive to make the judging process as relaxed and informal as possible while providing farmers with useful and constructive feed-back. Climatic conditions are always taken into consideration during the judging process.

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Ballance Farm Environment Awards entry extendedSelwyn farmers have been given another three weeks to enter this year’s Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

picture, at how the environment is managed within the context of the wider farm business, they are certainly not looking at how high pasture covers are.”

Sandra said the awards are particularly relevant as farmers are increasingly being called upon to demonstrate environmental responsibility by local and central governments as well as consumers.

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The co-operative recently announced a company average operating surplus available to shareholders for the 2014-15 season of $4.95 per kilo of milk solids (kgMS), before retentions.

Chief executive Rod Quin said Westland, like dairy companies globally, has been adversely impacted by the significantly lower market prices in the last season, with total group revenue for the financial year 2014-15 down 23% on the previous year, at NZ$639 million.

However he said there is room for cautious optimism for an improvement and, accordingly, Westland has increased its forecast payout for the 2015-16 season by 30 cents to $4.90 to $5.30 per kgMS.

“The current market has shown some signs of increasing demand and price recovery,” Mr Quin said.

“The key contributors to Westland’s pay-out are the prices for skim milk powder, casein and butter, with a growing contribution from infant and toddler nutrition.”

He said in line with its strategic

Value-add key to improved returns for shareholdersContinuing its move into more value-added production is the best strategy to ensure shareholders competitive and sustainable returns according to Westland Milk Products.

objective of providing competitive and sustainable returns to shareholders, the company continues to focus on its nutritional and value-add growth strategy.

“The co-operative’s Dryer 7 and UHT projects will both come on line in the 2015-16 season and the retentions of ten cents per kgMS in the 2014-15 season will support this growth plan.

He also noted the contribution to payout from Westland’s colostrum production and from its wholly-owned subsidiary EasiYo.

“The colostrum programme remains an active part of Westland’s product plans. The total return for a colostrum supplier for the 2014-15 season was an average of six cents per kilogram milk solids.

“Over Westland’s total milk solids of 70 million kilograms this is an average return of three cents per kilogram milk solids. EasiYo’s top line revenue increased 41% to $52.1 million and net profit doubled from last year to deliver a pre-tax return of a five cent contribution to pay-out.”

Westland Milk Products chief executive Rod Quin is confident that the global oversupply of milk products is being consumed.

Mr Quin said he was confident the global oversupply is being consumed.

“However farmers in Europe and the USA are yet to find a new level of milk

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The Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association (BCSBA) is holding its annual open day near Burnham this month.

The BCSBA was formed in 1976 by a group of farmers who realised that there is a lot of potential to be gained from these animals, whatever wool breed they are. There are now 12 branches nationwide in the association.

The Mid-Canterbury branch holds monthly meetings and workshops where breeders learn how to look after the sheep and what to do with the wool.

Mid-Canterbury branch spokesperson Georgie Fairless said good quality fleeces are used for spinning knitting yarn, felting and weaving.

“Handcraft people love to use natural coloured wool for garments, blankets and felted goods so there is quite a demand for this natural product. There is also the added benefit of a small income and a lot of satisfaction.

“If you are considering a new hobby involving animals why not include a flock of coloured sheep. Our members have the expertise and knowledge to help you get started.”

The BCSBA annual open day is

Annual open day for sheep breeders associationOwning and breeding black and coloured sheep is a rewarding and interesting hobby.

being held at Green-Acres Fibres, 155 Burnham School Road, between Dunns Crossing Rd and Burnham Ellesmere Junction Road, on Sunday, October 18 from 10am to 4pm.

The open day will include spinning, weaving and knitting demonstrations. There will also be books, spun wool, carded fleeces for sale.

For more information wither visit the website, www.colouredsheep.org.nz or contact Georgie Fairless on, 03 325 1288.

Breeders watching a shearing demonstration at a previous Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association open day in Burnham.

Sprout, a national agritech business accelerator, is searching for eight budding entrepreneurs with embryonic agritech businesses for a new development programme.

The chosen eight will receive a cash injection of $20,000 and be placed in a 20-week part time and remotely delivered programme that will see them flown around the country for mentoring from world-class business and technical experts.

Business talent scouts looking for next superstarBusiness talent scouts are in Selwyn looking for a start-up with the potential to be New Zealand’s next global agritech superstar.

The programme will culminate in an opportunity to pitch for investment to a hand-picked group of potential investors, business leaders and industry experts.

Sprout programme manager James Bell-Booth says Sprout wants to grow businesses in their hometowns.

“We’re looking for new businesses from around New Zealand that have big ideas but would benefit from the network, expertise and funding to grow globally.

“Those engaging in the programme have no need to move from their home locality. This initiative is about finding the next global stars, and boosting regional economies at the same time.

“Our focus is on helping entrepreneurs grow their start-ups from great ideas into investment-ready early stage companies,” he says.

Entries are open until October 16 and to apply or to find out more go to www.sproutagritech.com. The programme commences on November 2.

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Rural Contractors NZ (RCNZ) president Steve Levet says they have been working with Immigration for a long time in an effort to resolve the problems around contractors bringing in overseas workers for the harvest season.

“After many meetings and a lot of hard work by RCNZ together with Immigration NZ we believe have come up with a solution that will solve many of the problems that rural contractors currently experience every year and make it much easier to bring in overseas workers,” Mr Levet says.

“Members who are registered with RCNZ will now be able to apply to bring in overseas workers under our umbrella, rather than go through all the hoops and hurdles they currently have to as individuals.”

Steve Levet describes the new scheme as great news for the sector and believes it will streamline and simplify the whole process of bringing in overseas workers, rather than the current ‘rigmarole’ agricultural contractors currently have to endure.

The new scheme will see RCNZ applying for an Approval in Principle (AIP) on behalf of all members of the national body and contractors.

Contractors will then be able to apply online for a visa for the person being recruited – without having to advertise, go to WINZ or any the other requirements currently causing so much difficulty.

“As RCNZ will hold the AIP, there are a number of responsibilities placed on us and it will be important that all those contractors who wish to use this scheme comply with all these conditions and requirements,” Mr Levet says.

“For starters, there will need to be a written contract between RCNZ and each member company participating in the scheme – to ensure each knows their responsibilities and that RCNZ and other member companies are protected. If these conditions are not complied with, the AIP can be rescinded.”

These conditions include that the

Rural contractors and Immigration strike dealAgricultural contractors around New Zealand will soon be able to bring in overseas workers much easier than in the past – following a deal struck between their national body and Immigration New Zealand.

AIP is only available members of RCNZ and that the contractor or company must also hold Registered Contractor accreditation with national body.

“This is a safeguard to ensure that the appropriate statutory and regulatory compliances are being met,” Mr Levet says.

“Those applying to the scheme will also have to fully comply with RCNZ’s Code of Ethics and our Code for Employing Overseas Staff.”

He says due to the amount of the work involved in setting up the new scheme and the imminent start of the new season – RCNZ aims to have it up and running by June 1, 2016.

It is not known exactly how many temporary, overseas workers are needed by rural contractors around each year, but it is thought to be around 900.

“Every year, in many parts of the country, it’s often impossible for rural contractors to find skilled New Zealanders to carry out this seasonal work,” Mr Levet says.

“That’s why it is necessary for us to look overseas to find experienced people to fill this need.”

Rural Contractors NZ president Steve Levet says an agreement between RCNZ and Immigration New Zealand will simplify the process of bringing in overseas workers.


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We all understand the incredible benefits of exercise for our body, brain and skin, but so many people find time is their biggest barrier. But what if you could fit in just four minutes of exercise every single day to stay healthy, vibrant and feeling amazing?

Try out my philosophy and snack on exercise.

Even when we’re busy, we still find time to brush our teeth. That’s two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night, just to look after one small part of our body.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to slog it out for hours to see results. Simply fit short sharp bursts of movement into your daily life to lift your metabolism, drop excess body fat, boost your fitness, health and vibrancy.

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at increasing fitness, promoting fat loss and preventing diabetes and heart disease than longer steady exercise.

Studies by the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences showed that three minutes of intense exercise, three times a week, can be the equivalent of five one-hour sessions at a lower steady pace.

For many people time is such a barrier that they just simply do nothing. When you think of travel time, getting changed,

Remember, small things add up to make a big difference. Exercise not only prevents major diseases and makes your body biologically younger, it also leaves you feeling energised and alert. You will love the vibrancy and confidence which follow. For more info and Lauren’s nine top tips for getting started go to www.laurenparsons.co.nz/item/snack-on-exercise. Also don’t miss out on meeting Lauren in person, at the ‘Revitalise You’ event at the Lincoln Events Centre 7pm, Friday, October 30.

Lauren Parsons is a Wellbeing Specialist who is passionate about equipping and inspiring people to truly boost their health and happiness. Founder of the online programme ‘Get Fit Feel Fabulous’, and with 15 years’ experience in the health and wellbeing profession she has a great wealth of knowledge to share. Her messages on how to ‘snack on exercise’ and ‘eat real food’ help busy people re-discover feeling vibrant and energised, for life. For more see www.laurenparsons.co.nz and register for ongoing tips, recipes and inspiration.

Here are some great ideas to try today: •Get up from your desk, jog on the

spot then do ten press ups and ten squats

•Do knee lifts as fast as you can

•Dance to your favourite song (a great mood booster)

•Run around with your kids/grandkids and finish with a tickle fight

•Vacuum vigorously, lifting and moving your furniture

•Climb the stairs or a hill (once or for a few repeats)

•or whatever else takes your fancy (anything that gets your heart rate up and challenges your muscles is excellent).

exercising, showering and changing again afterwards, it just gets too hard. (Not to mention childcare hassles, fear of what others will think, worry about what to wear and the list goes on).

The great thing about snacking on exercise is that you can fit in short bursts of exercise in with virtually no extra time taken out of your day. You can snack anywhere, anytime as your own body is the best exercise tool you could hope for.

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How pertinent these words are. Statistics New Zealand predicts by the year 2026 Selwyn will have 3.5 times as many people over the age of 65 as there were in 2001 and 5 times as many over the age of 85.

There is a tendency to consider these figures negatively and with some trepidation but with careful thought, planners at all levels can start addressing this now and our residents will have a more positive future to look forward to.

In Selwyn we are privileged to have four community care groups based in each of our main townships, Rolleston, Darfield, Lincoln and Leeston, which are working in partnership to share their experiences and skills. Each has their own identity but a common goal to support people of all ages to remain as safe and well as is practical in their own homes.

The New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy discusses the importance of remaining independent, connected, respected and able to live a rich live. At a local level our community care organisations will continue to research new ways of supporting our mature residents to participate in their community, mentor younger persons,

Selwyn seniors aging positivelyGolden Years

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“Old age is like everything else, to make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.”

and age positively.Of course there are older people

whose health prevents them from involvement to the same degree. There is a need to diversify and be more inventive about the services that are delivered to our rural regions so that the less able can live fulfilling lives. City based providers must consider working collaboratively with local groups.

On a positive note, local Government is investigating ways of developing community based hubs with centralised health services and developers are considering suitable, smaller housing options.

We must not forget those who care for our dependent citizens. There are numerous unpaid family members, friends and neighbours who care selflessly for someone else anywhere between two hours and twenty four hours a day. To enable them to continue doing so they need a safe environment to share their experiences, air their concerns and learn from each other. Caring for Carers provides just that platform in a non-judgemental way, the local Christchurch branch can be contacted on 03 386 1863.

Despite the gloomy predictions of a

‘baby boomer blowout’ with excessive numbers of dependent elderly and insufficient younger persons to support them, physically, or financially, I believe Selwyn is well placed to prepare for this.

We have the dedication and commitment of our local community care groups working together now to ensure those in their golden years have the opportunity to age positively.

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In October every year the number of people with Legionnaires’ disease begins to climb. Numbers peak in November and December, remain relatively high through January and February, and then taper off in March.

Dr Ramon Pink, Canterbury medical officer of health, says the seasonal surge is mostly linked to gardeners catching Legionnaires' disease from potting mix or compost.

“After a long winter it’s great getting back into the garden and enjoying the warmer weather and longer days, but please make sure you avoid inhaling the dust from potting mix or compost as this can be dangerous,” Dr Pink says.

"It's important to follow the five simple steps when handing potting mix or compost to help reduce the risk of developing Legionnaires' disease."The five simple steps are:1. Open potting mix bags carefully using

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3. Do your potting in a well-ventilated area outside.

4. Dampen down the potting mix or compost with a sprinkle of water to stop the bacteria from becoming airborne.

5. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling potting mix.

Gardeners warned Legionnaires’ season has arrivedThe start of October is the beginning of Canterbury’s legionnaires’ season.

Dr Pink says legionella longbeachae, the type of Legionnaires’ disease associated with potting mix, can be very serious, and even fatal.

“Of the 41 people been diagnosed with legionella longbeachae in Canterbury since September 2013, 35 have been hospitalised.”

Anyone can catch Legionnaires’ but people over 50 years of age, those with a long-term illness, particularly lung disease, people with low immunity, and smokers are most vulnerable.

Symptoms of the disease may include dry coughing, high fever, chills, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, chest

pains, headaches, excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Anyone who gets these symptoms should see their general practice team immediately, and let them know they have been handling potting mix or compost recently.

Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink, left, is advising people to take precautions when handling potting mix or compost.

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Malvern Anglican Parish — 8.00 a.m. at St Matthew’s Courtenay; 9.30 a.m. at Trinity Darfield ; The Ven Canon Susan Baldwin, 03 3179079; www.malvernanglican.wordpress.comSt Paul’s Anglican West Melton — 9.30am Praise and Worship; Bible study Mondays and Tuesdays 7.30pm; Prayer time Thursdays 2.00pm-3.00pm. Everyone is Welcome; for more info contact Penny 3478139 or Colin & Gail 347 8443.Church @ Rolleston — 40 Brookside Road. 9:30am Anglican Service & Sunday School; Rev G Nicholas; 5.00pm Catholic Mass; Contact Secretary Lynette Ph 347 4599 [email protected] of Hororata Anglican — 9.30 St Johns at Hororata; www.hororataparish.co.nz Rev Jenni Carter 318 0858. Darfield Catholic Church — Sunday Masses 8.30am For Weekly Masses, and the Liturgy Timetable refer to the church newsletter. Parish Priest: Fr Paulo Filoiai’i 03 342 9763. Email: [email protected]. Hornby Presbytery.Kirwee Community Church — 10am Kirwee Sports Pavilion, High Street, Kirwee, Morning Tea to follow, Pastor: Brian Booth 03 318 1309.Hope Presbyterian West Melton — 9.30am weekly, West Melton (1136 West Coast Rd). 11.00am first Sunday of the month, Halkett (668 Halkett Rd). Intern Pastor: Jordan Redding. Pastor available Wednesdays 9.00–12.00, 03 347 7509. Youth Leader: Sage Harris 03 980 2296 Ext 217.Hope Presbyterian Rolleston — Service 10am, Rolleston School Hall, Kidman St. Pastor: Brent Richardson, 03 347 4007. Youth Leader: Courtney Forrest, 03 347 4007, www.hopechurch.net.nzDarfield Baptist Church — Services and Sunday School, Darfield 15 Greendale Road, 10.30am every Sunday, Glenroy Hall 9am 2nd & 4th Sundays. Ph 03 318 7360 Pastor – Paul Cossey; Youth Pastors Danielle Duff, Poiema Heine.Malvern Cooperating Parish —9.30am Trinity, Darfield. Parish Communion. Parish AGM follows.Glentunnel Chapel Temporary Venue— St Andrews in the Glen, Glentunnel . Sundays 11am. Worship & Communion. Ph 03 318 8948.Darfield Life Church — 17 North Terrace - 6.30pm Sunday Service; Pastors Wayne and Nicky Watson 03 318 7979 or 027 281 8340; Origin Youth 7.30pm Friday – Youth Leader James Sutherland 021 029 5223.Cornerstone — Rolleston/Burnham. Meeting Sundays @ 10am, Rolleston Community Centre and Sundays @ 6pm, Burnham Community Hall 1. www.cornerstonechurch.kiwi.nz : [email protected]: 021 221 6003.

Verse of the week: Be ye also patient, stablish your hearts for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Jam 5 V8

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Three convenient sizes:• Standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $75 per week• Large 4.2m x 2.4m - $90 per week• Xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $105 per weekDouble glazed and fully insulated with lockable ranchslider, large window, power, security lights, curtains, carpet, smoke alarm & even a small deck.Minimum 3 month rental period.

Ideal as anextra bedroom

or office

Ashburton420 West Street

Rolleston604 Springston Rolleston Road

Visit our display cabins or call for a free brochure

PHONE (03) 318-8513

• MID WEST MEWS • DARFIELD •

• NEW ZEALAND •

Monday – Thursday 9am – 4.30pmFriday 9am – 4.30pm & Saturday 10am – 12pm

HUGE GIFTWARE SALE1 WEEK ONLY 10th-17th OCT

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A fabulous range of Patchwork Fabrics and Much, Much More...

Come and see us today!

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

chchbullbreedrescue.org.nz or call 021 296 7389

The Record October 7, 2015

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