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24 Wednesday March 6 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SELWYN TIMES Conference a chance to learn about Lincoln High School year 13 student John Elliott writes about his visit to the European Union AT THE START of this year, I was offered the opportunity to take part in a trip to the European Union with others from around New Zealand and Australia. I got the chance to go to Prague, Geneva and London taking part in an International Youth Conference, visiting the Red Cross and United Nations buildings and exploring universities within London. The trip helped me to explore what leadership meant to me and help my understanding of the importance of why it is we need to understand and listen to others and their perspective, which is becoming ever more important within today’s diverse and separated world. My trip began in Prague, where I was invited to take part in the International Youth Leadership Conference. The conference was a weeklong event with around 30 people from around the world. We all took part in recreating real-world decisions and discussion through model UNs, model international crimes court and debating. The IYLC mission is “to facilitate an exchange of ideas across an ethnically diverse and socially responsible group of young international leaders.” During my time at the IYLC, I felt like this is exactly what was achieved. I was able to talk with and learn about many other cultures and beliefs that I hadn’t known about previously. I didn’t always agree with everyone while at the IYLC, but the environment was one where we all considered the other ideas and meant we were able to express those differences in a way that helped each other expand and change our own perspective of the world and why it’s so important to take time to consider others’ views. If you don’t you can’t expand LEARNING TRIP: Lincoln High School year 13 student John Elliott’s European trip began in Prague, Czech Republic. your scope and aren’t able to see the world from other perspectives. It is easy to ignore others that have a view that differs from yours but learning to understand each other is necessary to help improve relationships around the world. READY, SET, FLEX Flex Fitness is set to open in just weeks and the new gym promises to be an exercise venue where everyone feels welcome – whatever your fitness levels. Whether you are at the start your fitness journey or you’re a work out guru from way back, the newest gym in Lincoln will be able to cater to your every need. Locals and owners Scott and Mel have set up this gym, on the corner of Edward St and Eastfield Drive, with the community in mind. Both grew up in the area, so are aware of the needs of local residents. “What we want to provide is a 24-hour gym that also offers great support and encouragement to those who need it. We want to see our members succeed in reaching their goals and achieve great things,” says Mel. “We know there are lots of reasons for coming to a gym – whether it is fitness, strength, weight loss or just general wellness. We also know that it is easier for people to succeed when they feel supported, have the right equipment and programme, as well as an environment where they feel welcome and included.” The new gym promises to be state-of-the art. Here you will find a range of options to suit your exercise preferences. “We’re bringing Life Fitness (cardio) and hammer strength gear, group fitness classes and personal trainers. There will be Netflix to watch while you work out on the cardio equipment. There will also be a smoothie and coffee bar.” There is also a beauty therapist on site who will be offering half price services for the first month. Mel and Scott are also the parents of a young family, including twin girls, so they know the demands on time and pressures family face. “We want to make sure people are working out smartly so they make best use of whatever time they have available to exercise.” If you sign up before the official open day Mel and Scott will waive the joining fee and you’ll also go in the draw to win 1 of 6 helicopter experiences with Independent Helicopters. Those who become members prior to opening are also able to join in outdoor training sessions in Lincoln two days a week. If you want to find out more about Flex Fitness ring Mel on 027 3222 164 or email lincoln@flexfitnessgym.co.nz Malvern Residents Form Social Housing Trust What would you do if you were a solo parent or a senior who needed to find affordable housing in Malvern? A group of citizens who want to assist in finding viable housing has recently been incorporated as the Malvern Housing Trust. This follows the release of a report to the Selwyn District Council on 7 November 2018 entitled ‘Council Involvement in Social Housing’. This report includes a policy statement that SDC ‘does not view social housing as a core activity and will not be a direct provider or investor in this activity’. The members of the Trust have begun a conversation with Selwyn District Council about the various recommendations in this report, which can be accessed at https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0008/286649/PUBLIC-Agenda-Council-7-November-2018.pdf (pp.141–177). If you share a similar concern for social housing issues in the district, the Trust welcomes your involvement and your comments in its work. For further information please contact the Chair, Philip Baldwin, on 022 637 5296 or malvernhousingtrust@gmail.com. CHANGE BEGINS HERE. TEXT LINCOLN@FLEX TO 884 TO GET YOUR FREE TRIAL 3 EASTFIELD DRIVE, LINCOLN, CHRISTCHURCH P: 027 322 2164 E: lincoln@flexfitnessgym.co.nz Are you concerned about the need for social housing in Malvern? is looking for people to help meet the need for affordable housing for Join us: Tuesday, 12 March, 7.00pm, Darfield Library, or ring Philip Baldwin 022 637 5296 for more information
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday March 6 2019 25 cultures and beliefs SCHOOLS We are all equally as important and so this open communication between us is needed or else we lose sympathy and perspective of others and their lives. To me this was the biggest take away from my trip as today we seem to only be able to divide ourselves into groups, left or right, but the IYLC focused us to work together and learn that while you don’t have to agree with others you need to learn to understand and listen to others because alone we are weak – to create change we must work together. After my time in Prague, we visited Geneva. There we explored the United Nations and got to talk to a panel of speakers at the Red Cross. During my time at the United Nations building in Geneva we were shown the conference rooms and while most were grand and covered in history none spoke more to me than the main meeting room. Within this room is a large sculpture of stalactites that hang off the ceiling. They are painted in many bright colours. After not knowing what the artwork represented, I asked and was told that some colours are meant to be hidden behind stalactites and not meant to be unseen when looking at the work and that you can only see those colours if you were to change your position. This was meant to signify that no matter where in the room your perspective of the artwork was different from others but even changing your position slightly you become able to see a whole new section of the work. It showed that everyone was here with their own perspectives and that all perspectives are needed to be able to view something as a whole. This idea of unity instead of division was only further emphasised when visiting the Red Cross that seeks to help the victims of war and protect those in need. Working together we can protect the people that need help. PERSPECTIVES: Stalactites on the ceiling of the United Nations main meeting room in Geneva change colours depending on where you are seated. Before I went on this trip I was having regrets, I didn’t know if I was good enough to go, but I realised quickly that the only way to get better and to improve my view of the world and its many diverse and complex people is to go and explore and listen and talk to them. Through my whole trip, I was always improving my understanding of others and learning to work with others that held different views of the world. My take away and advice is that unless you listen to others and learn to understand other perspectives you will not be able to come to solutions that help benefit all but instead benefit only a group and that we can all take time to just ask why? And to talk to someone about their thoughts rather than belittle and look down upon those that differ from ourselves. BACKYARD CRITTERS Moth feeds on leaf litter Mike Bowie is an ecologist who specialises in entomology (insects and other invertebrates). Each week he introduces a new species found in his backyard at Lincoln. His column aims to raise public awareness of biodiversity, the variety of living things around us. Check out the full list of invertebrates found at http://naturewatch.org.nz/projects/ backyard-biodiversity-bugs-in-lincoln IN NEW Zealand there is about 1800 known moth species and possibly another 1000 unknown species yet to be described. The moth fauna in New Zealand is largely endemic, with 90 per cent of the species only found here. A common endemic species throughout the country is the small hooked tip moth, Homodotis megaspilata. The moth has a 20-28mm wingspan and has variable brown colouration. The male moth has a distinctive black dot inside a white patch on the forewing. Adults are mainly seen between October and March and frequent native forest, shrublands, gardens and coastal areas. Larvae are pale brown, reach 20mm long and are free-living amongst the leaf litter which they feed upon. ENDEMIC: Ninety per cent of the small hooked tip moth is only found in New Zealand. SOUTH ISLAND FIELD DAYS ALL STORES OPEN 7 DAYS Come & see us at the Field Days, sites 676 and 677 LX42 Ride on Mower MS250 Chainsaw HSA66 Battery Hedgetrimmer 1023 XT2 Ride on Mower 12 months interest free & no payments! See in-store for details Engine: 20HP Kohler V-Twin OHV Drive System: Hydrostatic PTO Clutch: Manual Cut Height: 4 - 1cm Deck: 107cm/42” + receive a FREE push tow trailer and cover! $5299 Incl GST Save $200 45.5cc 4.6kg 2.3kW 16” bar & chain $695 Incl GST 36V 3.1kg 500mm blade No lead, no exhaust, no smell and low noise Comes with a AP200 battery and AL101 charger Save $70 $535 Incl GST + receive a FREE push tow trailer and cover! 12 months interest free & no payments! 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