Selwyn Times: January 24, 2018

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2 Wednesday January 24 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk THE DISTRICT council has made the right call by enforcing the new cemetery bylaw (see page 1). That means some families will be asked to clean up grave sites. That in itself is no easy request, or in this case probably a demand. So district council staff must be applauded for the step they have taken which may not go down too well with some families. The interests of all must be looked after and the council has done that, which hopefully will satisfy most. The rules do mean there is scope for ornaments and other memorabilia as long as they are placed in specific areas. A good result for all, I hope. - Barry Clarke get in touch GENERAL ENQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi keeping kids busy School holiday fun Children from Rolleston, Leeston, Lincoln, Templeton and Burnham have been staying active at the Busy Bumbles Holiday Programme. Page 10-11 waging war on obesity Mother‘s battle against the bulge Former army physical trainer and mother of four, Karen Hulston, has launched an online workout website in a bid to combat obesity. Page 12-13 learn to skate SELWYN TIMES Faringdon Summer Skate Jam Introduce children and young people to skating with free gear hire, music and coaching at the Darfield Skate Park on Wednesday from 3.30-5.30pm. NEWS Georgia O’Connor-Harding Ph: 364 7438 georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Lynette Evans Ph: 364 7434 lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi Page 34 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 18,355 homes, RDs and farms every Wednesday Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Kirwee, Arthur’s Pass. WE SPECIALISE IN THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF TREES • Pruning • Expert Tree Felling • Fully Insured • Free Quotes • Powerline Clearing Member of NZ Arboriculture Association For quotes and enquiries phone 03 349 7143 | For urgent enquiries phone 027 272-6710 Email: office@arbor-tek.co.nz • Branch Chipping • Competitive Rates • Orion Approved Contractor FULLY QUALIFIED ARBORISTS www.arbor–tek.co.nz HON AMY ADAMS MP FOR SELWYN Working hard for our communities If you would like to sign up for my newsletter please visit: www.amyadams.co.nz CONTACT P 03 344 0418 E selwynoffice@parliament.govt.nz Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Amy Adams, 829 Main South Road, Templeton, Christchurch. Health & Safety Document Processes Training Compliance I can help you with sensible and uncomplicated processes, tailor-made for your farm or business SAFETY & COMPLIANCE WORKS Contact me now! John Chamberlain@xtra.co.nz www.safetyandcompliance.co.nz Affiliated member NZISM NEW ZEALAND STREETSTOCK GRAND PRIX JANUARY 26 TH & 27 TH 7PM START DOUBLEDAYS ROAD KAIAPOI INFOLINE 03 364 8833 WWW.WOODFORDGLEN.CO.NZ ADULTS $20, SENIORS $10, CHILDREN $5, UNDER 5 YRS FREE FAMILY PASS $40 (2 ADULTS & UP TO 4 CHILDREN 14YRS & UNDER) monday house @ 7.30pm all you can eat ribs * friday australia day spin the wheel from 8pm CheCk out these rituals... tuesday kids eat 1/2 price all day club night from 4pm saturday live music by the bubblemen wednesday open mic night from 8pm sunday $13 roast all day sunday session with bobbie brown thursday thirsty thursday from 4pm steak night $15 enjoy the local taste - give us a call to book your table! 2 Gerald street, lincoln | Ph: 03 325 2408 | www.famousgrousehotel.co.nz
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday January 24 2018 3 News Maddie’s transplant recovery better than expected • By Emily O’Connell WEST Melton teen Maddie Collins is exceeding expectations by taking her first steps alone, only days after a potentially life-saving kidney transplant. Maddie, 14, and her family were told on January 16 their five-year wait for a kidney match had been found. They flew from Christchurch to Auckland early the following day and Maddie underwent the initial operation at 1pm at Starship Children’s Health. Maddie’s mother Sarah Manson-Collins said hospital staff are “gobsmacked” by her recovery. She said Maddie may be discharged to Ronald McDonald House, Auckland, on Friday. Mrs Manson-Collins said some of the almost $300,000 raised for Maddie will be used to cover transplant expenses and the rest will be saved for future medical costs. She isn’t sure how long this kidney will last but hopes it’s “quite a few years.” Complications following the transplant meant it was a long night for the family. Maddie’s new kidney was not working and had no blood flow to it due to a kink in an artery. The surgery was expected to take four to six hours. But after Maddie was taken out of theatre, she was later rushed back in. Surgeons reopened her and unsuccessfully tried to restitch MIRACLE KIDNEY: Maddie Collins is doing well at Starship Children’s Health after a potentially life-saving kidney transplant last week. the artery to remove the kink. They then tried to shorten the artery, but that did not work either. Maddie’s new kidney was then removed and surgeons re-positioned it in a higher position. Her second surgery lasted for more than seven hours. Mrs Manson-Collins told Selwyn Times Maddie’s ON THE DOMAIN LINCOLN 3 MARCH 2018 kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, had not returned yet. Maddie will now spend a few months in Auckland resting and regaining her strength. She received a kidney transplant from her father Adam Collins five years ago but her body rejected it. With only a two per cent chance, the family did not expect to find another kidney match in New Zealand. They were planning a trip to The John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, United States, which had been looking at new kinds of transplants, to find a match. Mrs Manson-Collins said they feel for the family of the donator who lost their loved one, but they were also really thankful for the donation. “We’re so grateful to the family who has donated their family member’s organs so that our daughter can live. We’ll forever be in their debt,” she said. •To donate an organ, get in touch with Organ Donation NZ on 0800 4 DONOR (0800 436 667) or the Ministry of Health on 0800 LIVE DONOR 0800 5483 3666 In Brief www.selwynsounds.co.nz Tickets ON SALE NOW THRONE’S COFFEE HOUSE The Black and White Coffee Cartel, owned by former All Black Reuben Thorne, will open a new shop in Rolleston in December. The coffee shop is set to open at 67 Tennyson St. Five other coffee shops are planned to open in Christchurch. FAMILY CAR ROLLS A family has walked away unscathed after their car slid on gravel and rolled at the intersection of Edwards and Brookside Rds on Sunday. Emergency services were called to the incident at 6.54pm. Two adults and a six-year-old were in the vehicle. Constable Nick Lewis said the car slide on the gravel before slowly rolling onto its roof. GERALD ST REPAIRS Minor road repairs have been completed on Gerald St, Lincoln. District council asset engineer transportation manager Mark Chamberlain said the repairs to Gerald St were isolated to small failed areas of the road. He said they were maintenance repairs to hold the pavement until the Lincoln Town Centre Plan goes ahead. Live LOCAL Support LOCAL Full time in Selwyn Servicing all makes and models of hearing aids Price match GUARANTEE! Personal and consistent follow-up care. Experienced & independent. Why go elsewhere when you can: • See the same experienced audiologist for each visit • Get flexibility with appointments including after hours • Get a mobile service for those who can’t come to us • ACC appointments – Free consultation to determine eligibility for ACC funding Enrol now! New and existing hearing aid clients welcome. Easy to switch Just give us a call! 03 390 2332 36 Tennyson Street, Rolleston Call 03 390 2332 | www.sincockhearing.nz Clinics in Lincoln | Leeston | Darfield
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