Selwyn Times: October 09, 2019

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2 Wednesday October 9 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz from the editor’s desk WE PUT questions about the planned quarry near Weedons to local body election candidates hoping that they get the nod from voters this weekend (see pages 4-5). A number responded, others didn’t. To be fair, sitting councillors and Mayor Sam Broughton’s hands were tied somewhat because of rules surrounding the Resource Management Act. But the quarry is a big election issue and readers need to know where sitting councillors and candidates wanting to topple them, stand on the issue, or at least get a feel for where they stand. But it is a shame not all did reply. One individual took us to task over asking questions because of the RMA constraints. Tell that to the those who will be living near the quarry. – Barry Clarke our people Passion for astronomy Greendale resident Simon Lewis has been interested in space for as long as he can remember. Pages 6 & 7 community events SELWYN TIMES Make a splash Go along to the youth council’s BOOST Splash event at Selwyn Aquatic Centre for a pool party on Thursday, 7.30-9pm. get in touch GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Devon Bolger Ph: 021 914 742 devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Lynette Evans Ph: 364 7434 lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi Page 25 tasty bites Cooking with what is in season Lemons and fennel are in season and they make a perfect partnership. Try the combination in risotto. Page 26 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 20,335 homes, RDs and farms every Wednesday Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Kirwee, Arthur’s Pass. Indulge in... Firewood & Coal Direct to the public Our gorgeous range of.. sandwiches, paninis, bagels, scones, slices, muffins, quiches, sausage rolls & pies, coffee and more! CATERING AVAILABLE! Gorgeous Food specialist bakery OPEN SATURDAY 7am - 1.30pm 66-68 Springs Rd Ph: 344 6044 Email: gorgeousfood@xtra.co.nz Open Monday-Friday 6am-3.30pm www.gorgeousfood.co.nz OuR PRODuCtS • Coal – 20 kg bags or 500kg bulk bags • Firewood - pick up or deliver (delivery charges apply) • Paparoa Red Rock available in three grades: -4mm, 12.25mm and 25mm plus • Railway Sleepers - 2.1m lengths • WINZ Quotes available • EFTPOS available 417 Creyke Road, Darfield | Phone 03 975 4502 Open Monday to Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm or after hours by appointment NOW OPEN
SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday October 9 2019 3 News Water quality to benefit from 100,000 new plants at lagoon • By Devon Bolger MORE THAN 100,000 plants are being planted at the newlyconstructed Ahuriri Lagoon wetland near Tai Tapu in a bid to improve biodiversity and water quality. It is hoped the 81,000 aquatic plants will help to filter the water and 48,000 terrestrial plants will provide Steve Lowndes habitat to native birds and other animals. The project is being run by the co-governers of Lake Ellesmere which consists of the district council, Environment Canterbury, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Christchurch City Council and Department of Conservation. Co-chair Steve Lowndes of ECan said the project was a massive undertaking but phenomenal. “The site looks so different from when we were here in February to bless the project. It fits the ECan ethos of moving from planning to on-the-ground action, he said. The Ahuriri Lagoon is situated between Tai Tapu and Motukarara and drains into Lake Ellesmere. The Whakaora Te Ahuriri project started in July last year and is expected to cost $3.5 million. The plan included the construction of a wetland, plantings and the implementation of a Mātauranga Māori monitoring programme to gauge the changing value of the site for iwi. Engineering and earthworks were completed last month marking the construction of the wetland and the next stage of planting has begun. Mr Lowndes said the project will improve water quality, biodiversity and mahinga kai values in the area. “The wetland is fed by the Halswell River and that will improve water quality by reducing nutrient and sediment passage and creating an open water area designed for mahinga kai. CLEAN-UP: More than 100,000 plants are being planted at the newlyconstructed Ahuriri Lagoon wetland near Tai Tapu as part of a $3.4 million restoration project. “It will also provide a pathway to improve the water quality of the associated catchments feeding Lake Ellesmere.” The wetland is also being set up as a demonstration site to show what can be achieved with constructed wetlands for nutrient stripping. This will require intensive monitoring and demonstrating results to landowners in the catchment, Mr Lowndes said. The project is expected to be completed by 2022. Residents slow to cast votes • By Devon Bolger ONLY 20 per cent of enrolled residents have voted so far in the local body elections. On Monday, a total of 8067 votes out of a possible 40,301 had been returned, voting closes on Saturday. The return is more than seven per cent lower than it was at the same point in the last local body elections in 2016. The ward with the most enrolled voters, Selwyn Central, has shown the worst voter return of them all. There are 16,609 enrolled voters in the ward but only 2808 have returned their election papers. It comes as electionz.com has said local authorities appear to be heading for a poor result. The company manage elections for 42 of the country’s 67 councils and managing director Steve Kilpatrick said voting is currently 50,000 lower than expected. Hon Amy Adams MP for Selwyn Working hard for our communities Check my website if you would like to sign up for my newsletter and for details of when I will be in your area: amyadams.co.nz Contact me 03 344 0418 selwynoffice@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Amy Adams MP, 829 Main South Road, Templeton, Christchurch. THIS WEEKEND ADDINGTON RACEWAY SAT 12th & SUN 13th OCTOBER 1Oam-6pm Over 100 exhibitors & 60 FREE Workshops ADULTS $10 CHILDREN FREE www.bodymindspirit.co.nz Selwyn, recharge your hearing Call (03) 390 2332 Shop 40 Rolleston Square, 9 Masefield Dr, Rolleston 7614 Rolleston | Darfield | Leeston | Lincoln RE-ELECT Ready for the latest and greatest? For a limited time, we’re offering a: • Two-week no obligation trial • • FREE charger * • with the newest rechargeable technology! *Select products only • Better Hearing • Environmentally Friendly • Easy to Use • Call us today to book - limited space available! Local Selwyn Audiology JOHN SUNCKELL ECAN 2019 ‘Working together, taking us forward’ Facebook: John4ecan Phone: 027 424 3006 Website: https://john4ecan.wixsite.com/ecan2019 Authorised by John Sunckell, 100 Caldwells Road, Leeston
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