Selwyn Times: May 15, 2019

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2 24 Wednesday [Edition datE] May 15 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SELWYN RURAL LIFE SELWYN TIMES Farm access for duck hunters a privilege Federated Farmers reminds duck hunters heading out for the duck-shooting season that access to farms is a privilege. The ‘Opening Day’ of the duck-shooting season on May 4 2019 was a big deal in rural New Zealand, with 40,000 annual participants across the country. Hunters pay Fish and Game for a duck shooting licence but access is usually reliant on the goodwill of local farmers. Many hunters find themselves beside a wetland built and maintained on private farmland. Many of these arrangements are several generations old, established on a handshake. “Farmers and visiting hunters alike look forward to the opening weekend of the duck-shooting season,’’ says Federated Farmers Environment spokesperson Chris Allen. “But access on to farms comes with responsibilities for both hunter and farmer. Farms are businesses, homes and places of recreation, and we ask that people recognise this when they head out for a shot this weekend.’’ Health and safety around firearms, water and vehicles remains the number one consideration but there are other things for hunters to think about as well. Biosecurity is essential on farms, and with serious new threats such as Mycoplasma Bovis, hunters need to ask landowners about any special requirements, particularly when driving between different properties. For sheep farmers, sheep measles is a big concern, and all dogs must be dosed for worms at least 48 hours before going on to farmland. “The basics of rural etiquette such as leaving gates as you find them, controlling dogs and not disturbing stock remain the same,” says Chris. “Remember that fewer and fewer people come from a farming back ground, and what was once rural common sense may no longer be known by all farm visitors,” says Chris. Canterbury Timber & Hardware Timber Wood Fuel Pellets 20kg Bag for $12.30 Multi-Purpose Storage Shed 10.5m x 8m x 3.6m with 3 Doors & Awning Heritage Barn with Woodshed 10.5m x 11m x 2.7m Awning & 2 Roller Doors Call in today for your free quote! NEW ENTRANCE: 167 Manion Road, Rolleston Jason Pester P 03 347 7465 F 03 347 7032 E jason@cthl.co.nz Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm Saturday: 8am-12pm Canterbury C T H Timber & Hardware We are here FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION Visit us on Cnr Main South Rd & Barters Rd, Templeton | Ph 344 0331 Lifestyle Combo 18m x 7.5m x 3m with 2 Sectional Doors, 2 Partition Walls, Awning & 2 PA Doors 3 TRUCKS 3 CARS 3 LUBES 3 SERVICING 3 FLEET WORK 3 BOATS 3 DIESEL INJECTOR 3 & PUMP SERVICING 3 ENGINE TUNING Mon-Fri 7am-5pm Sat 8am-12pm (WOFs only) 3 BRAKES 3 MAXXIS TYRES 3 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS 3 BATTERIES 3 WOFs 3 CAMBELTS AND MUCH MORE! 839 Jones Road, Rolleston P.O. Box 16 Rolleston Phone Simon on 347 7110 or Mobile 027 272 9213
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday May 15 2019 25 Barking exhaust defines cabriolet I’M accelerating hard up a quiet piece of country road – first gear, second, third and fourth, using the paddle shifters to extract maximum speed through the gears. I have the convertible roof down, and my son’s long hair is blowing freely in the breeze, we are both enjoying the sound of a wailing V6 engine up front and loud exhaust bark out the rear as the gears shift. The next thing I hear is a siren-like sound and I see flashing lights in my rear view mirror. No, I haven’t been caught by the law for speeding, instead I’ve activated an alarm on a stationary car we just passed, quite clearly its motion sensors were disturbed by the backfire from the evaluation car’s exhaust as the gears changed. The car I was driving was Mercedes-Benz’s C43 AMG cabriolet, a car which has definite sound and robust performance. As mentioned it has a 3-litre V6 engine which has healthy acceleration thanks to the boost from twin turbochargers. Maximum power is rated at a feisty 287kW with a fabulous 520Nm of torque, such are the outputs there is a constantly vibrant feel from beneath the accelerator, it is strong and wilful and, of course, there are many drive modes available at the push of a button. You can dial in the type of drive you would like to experience – feisty or frugal. Each set-up is conclusive, there is a definite structure from within each mode, and they can also be tailormade to suit any driving preference. I particularly like the first sport setting, the engine is not overly frenetic, but it is a compromise between the more gentle comfort mode and the fullon Sport plus setting. With all of these options there’s little denying that the C43 has strong performance potential. Mercedes-Benz claims a standstill to 100km/h time of 4.8sec, and when the engine is working hard it is enjoying its work, while it is raucous it’s not a strained MERCEDES-BENZ C43 CABRIOLET: Tempting to drive quickly. sound, I simply love it, especially the bark on up and downshifts. During my time in the evaluation car I was constantly blipping the throttle just to hear the engine, that being the case it wouldn’t be fair to publish my fuel usage figures. • Price – Mercedes- Benz C43 cabriolet, $141,400 • Dimensions – Length, 4686mm; width, 1810mm; height, 1409mm • Configuration – V6, four-wheel-drive, 2996cc, 287kW, 520Nm, nine-speed automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 4.8sec • Fuel usage – 10l/100km Motoring Ross Kiddie However, Mercedes-Benz claims a 10-litre per 100km (28mpg) combined cycle rating that I would suggest is easily possible given the fuel usage meter was listing a 7l/100km (40mpg) instantaneous figure sitting at a steady 100km/h, the engine turning over at just 1500rpm. The C43 cabriolet is very much a driver’s car, it is biased towards sporty, and it makes no excuse for that. Alongside the engine management protocols, the driver can also manipulate suspension alterations from within the cabin, the spring and damper rates can be firmed considerably to enhance cornering OPEN-AIR: The convertible process takes about 15sec. performance. Twisty, open roads are not easy to come by in Canterbury, but I discovered some new corners just west of Darfield that I hadn’t previously used. The C43 has a low centre of gravity, and in sport suspension mode it simply powers through the corners flat and controlled. There is strong steering feel thanks to beautiful sport specification, 19in Dunlop tyres, turn-in is direct and accuracy never threatened. Of course, the C43 with 4Matic drives through a nine-speed automatic gearbox to all wheels, and that promotes a safe, decisive handling balance. While there are two rear seats, effectively the C-Class cabriolet is just a 2+2, unless you are childsize you aren’t going to be comfortable in the rear. While in that regard it is a selfish car, those upfront have wonderful comfort and can benefit from the high degree of specification and the amazing way Mercedes- Benz creates the ergonomics that feel just so right. I guess at $141,400 the company would need to get that right. In my opinion, that is certainly the case. It’s fair to say I’m not a big convertible fan, but the C43 won me over with its build quality, level of specification, along with its substantial performance. There’s no secret that Mercedes-Benz is re-engineering the configuration of its sixcylinder line-up, and as time goes by I’m sure that all of its six-potters will eventually be an inline configuration, my only hope is that new straight engines are as involving as the C43 is today, and have that amazing sound. Gardening Establish strawberry beds ALTHOUGH THE weather has cooled, there are still a few tasks to be done in the garden this month. Here are some tips to get you started. Vege gardens – The winter vege garden should be well established by now and most of your seedlings should already be planted. Continue to sow broad beans and transplant seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and silverbeet for a continuous supply over winter. Sow green manure crops such as lupin and mustard in the parts of the vege garden that will be empty during the winter months. This will add nutrients into the soil and protect beds over winter. Strawberries – It’s the traditional time of the year for final preparation and planting of strawberry plants. Areas to be planted should be mounded 80-100cm above existing ground level. Incorporate large amounts of compost into the strawberry bed. New plants or offsets from last year’s plants should be planted 15-20cm apart. Fruit trees – Pip and stone fruit will have shed We design gardens DESIGN IT from a blank canvas and transform outdoor living areas into pleasing, relaxing spaces for the client to enjoy year after year. Our design skills extend also to large lifestyle properties, making the most of the extensive land to fit perfectly with the client's needs. At Evergreen Landscapes, BUILD IT our staff are specialists in their areas of expertise; we have experts in excavation, paving, building, irrigation, planting, maintenance. PLANT IT Evergreen Nursery is our large tree and shrub nursery that can supply all your garden needs. If you prefer, we can do the tasks of planting, composting and mulching with our skilled labour teams. EVERGREEN LANDSCAPES LTD 60 Ivey Road, Templeton, Christchurch Nursery Enquiries Ph 027 312 4406 Ph: 03 349 2929, Mob: 027 359 9877, E: design@egn.co.nz Open: Mon to Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm PREPARATION: Mound your strawberry plants 80-100cm above existing ground level. their leaves and pruning little too early for pruning, can now begin. We do this and it does depend largely as early possible with pip on the weather. In the and stone fruit to avoid meantime, apply a copper the infection of silver leaf. spray to prevent infection Remove all weak and of fungal diseases in spring. inward growing branches Remove all dead leaves and reduce the height around the base of the rose of trees to allow for easy bushes and apply compost picking and maintenance. as both a soil conditioner After pruning, spray with a and mulch. copper compound to help Container gardens prevent any re-infection of – Brighten up decks and fungal diseases. entrances with containers Hedges – It’s an ideal full of blooming winter time for a final tidy up and annuals such as cinerarias, hedge trims. But remember, there will be no new dragons and violas. Finally, pansies, primulas, snap- growth until spring, so final check garden centres for trims should not be too newly arrived winter stock vigorous so the plants don’t of trees and shrubs as next stay bare looking. month is a very safe time Roses – It is possibly a for planting. 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