Selwyn Times: August 26, 2020

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4 Wednesday August 26 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz SELWYN TIMES News ‘I believe they did it right’ • From page 1 Area fire commander Dave Berry said firefighters had done all they could have to ensure the fire did not flare up. An operational review of what had happened was under way. “What the crews did, they had thermal imaging cameras and they went through the whole place three times with the cameras,” said Berry. “They then hung around and had a debrief and then went back with the cameras. I believe they did it right. “We have what we call an operational review. We just look at the actions and active strategies and what our learnings can be from there and training or response needed.” The cause of the first fire is still being investigated but it is believed to have been started by an electrical appliance. The Prendergast’s son-inlaw Dean Lory said while he understands fires can reignite, it was “bizarre” it happened just hours after crews left the scene. “Whether their thermal imaging camera was actually working properly, you don’t know.” • Enviable legacy, page 19 Two more sought over caravan break-in • By Devon Bolger TWO MEN have been arrested and another two are being sought over an alleged attack on a man in a caravan in Darfield. A group of men, allegedly armed with pool cues and wrenches, forced their way into a caravan on McLaughlin St about 10pm on August 9. The occupant, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries. He managed to fight the group off. Two men from Darfield are facing charges of burglary with a weapon in relation to the incident. Detective Sergeant Michael Varnam said police are asking the public to help them identify two other men who may be able to assist with the investigation. They are not believed to live in the district, but spend time in the area, he said. “One of the people who has been arrested is a previous associate of the victim so it wasn’t just random, there is some sort of bad blood there but we don’t know the actual motive,” said Varnam. Nothing was taken from the caravan. HELP: Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying these two men, who may be able to assist with inquiries into a caravan break-in in Darfield. If anyone has any information or is able to identify the males, please phone Detective Sergeant Michael Varnam of the Christchurch Police on 105 quoting file number 200810/4433. We have the perfect heating and cooling solution for your home The great boundary of calm at or on the distant horizon, the place that is held in the mind is beyond, always out of reach, untouchable. Te Pātū-nui-o-aiō is the place of mists and time the great navigators and travellers came from. From the land we look back, look beyond to this horizon and as we shift our eyes, we shift the view or perspective. Once again Little River Gallery is honoured to host the trio of artists Robin Slow, Brian Flintoff and Bob Bickerton. The three close friends work collaboratively, inspiring one another in their artistic endeavours. Slow’s paintings are rich stories of Whenua, Waka journeys to Aotearoa, of Manu, Honu, Tohora and their Kaitiaki. Flintoff is renowned for his musical instruments carved from native timbers, bone and shell. His carvings are inspired by the same stories that inform Slow’s work. Bickerton creates a contemplative visual and aural catalogue of the combined outcomes using his musical skills and those of Ariana Tikao, Holly Tikao-Weir, Solomon Rahui. Robin Slow Brian Flintoff We supply, install, maintain and repair all major brands of commercial air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration. Plus domestic and swimming pool heat pumps. FREE QUOTES FAST INSTALLATION 66 YEARS TRADING Robin Slow | Brian Flintoff | Bob Bickerton Te Pātū-nui-o-aiō ‘the great boundary of calm on the distant horizon’ 29 August – 23 September 2020 8 Marylands Place, Middleton P: 03 338 6200 E: office@piersons.co.nz www.piersons.co.nz EXPERTISE | INNOVATION | SERVICE | SAFETY Main Rd, Little River | 03 325 1944 art@littlerivergallery.com
SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday August 26 2020 5 News Get your Tickets Now M8’s PACK [ YOU+3 MATES] www.selwynsounds.co.nz Community patrol helps police; group gets new vehicle • By Devon Bolger VOLUNTEER community patrollers will help police combat car and building site thefts. The Selwyn Community Watch has been tasked with door-knocking in the district to educate people about keeping their possessions safe. Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel said the new strategy will involve the community watch and possibly other similar groups. “It is a three-pronged approach, one is going to be approaching areas where car theft has happened. We will drop flyers and door-knock to give them information on why it is happening,” he said. “We will be also going to building sites and having face-to-face meetings with site managers.” Lastly, police and the community watch will be trying to identify householders with security cameras who can be contacted if crime occurs in the area. McDaniel said they are still determining exactly where they will be door-knocking but ON PATROL: Selwyn Community Watch members Jim Hauschild, Errol Wood, Kathy Cooper, Murray Allison, Brian Rollinson, district councillor Debra Hasson with Senior Constable Andy Williamson and Senior Sergeant Dean Harker. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN it will be areas that are prone to thefts. In May Selwyn Times reported residents in the Rosemerryn subdivision in Lincoln were sharing security camera video in a bid to catch thieves. The move came after burglars struck at a house under construction, stealing whiteware. Resident Simon Bennett said the footage, shared amongst a residents’ Facebook group, had been sent to police. The new police strategy comes as the community watch purchased a new $30,000 patrol vehicle which will help them keep the streets safe. Community watch member Murray Allison said it is good to have the new Mazda CX-5. “It is absolutely brilliant to have a modern car with all of the safety features. It has all the bells and whistles. “It is a very safe car and that’s paramount for us. It is great we have a car we can connect with police through, it is linked in to Businesses and organisations that helped to purchase the patrol vehicle: New World Lincoln New World Rolleston Selwyn Community Pharmacy Lions Club of Ellesmere Rolleston and District Lions Club Selwyn District Council Challenge Lincoln The Famous Grouse Hotel Lincoln HM Auto Electrical AMI their radio system.” The car was purchased with the help of sponsorship from businesses and organisations. The patrol is run by volunteers, who work along with police. There are 39 active patrollers and seven more in training currently. Allison said they are always interested in getting more members. •For more information go to the Facebook page Selwyn Community Watch Wanted Land to Lease On the back of recent farm lease campaigns, we have numerous parties still wishing to lease both dryland and irrigated blocks in Central Canterbury, particularly Springfield/Sheffield and from Hororata through to Rolleston. If you are considering the lease of your property, please phone us in confidence to find out more: Ben Turner 027 530 1400 Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 Whalan and Partners Ltd. Bayleys Licensed under the REA Act 2008. Resene DIY Card special! Saturday 5 September Tai Tapu & Lincoln | 10am - 4pm Saturday 5 September Tai Tapu & Lincoln | 10am – 4pm Sunday 20 September Springfield Springfield | 10am | 10am - 5pm – 5pm Join us for the 2020 Canterbury Plantouts planting native Greendots in the Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway DITCH WITCH R100 • Fully automatic laser controlled trencher • Able to lay pip in the most trying conditions ROBERTSON SHINGLE LAYER • No job is complete without shingle over the pipe Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! Addington, Ferrymead, Hornby, Lichfield St, Northwood, Rangiora, Shirley, Tower Junction Also operating Shingle Injecting Mole Plough system Ph Ken 027 201 3302 www.robertsoncontracting.co.nz or shop online at shop.resene.co.nz Discounts off the normal retail price from 12 August – 7 September 2020. Valid only with cash/credit card/EFTPOS purchases and Resene DIY Card. Not available in conjunction with account sales, promotional vouchers/coupons or other offers. Excludes trade, ECS and Crown products and PaintWise levy. Sign up for a free Resene DIY Card at your Resene ColorShop or participating reseller. Offer applies to 10 litre Resene premium paints, primers/sealers, wood stains and 60-80ml testpots only. Food and transport provided. RegistRation essential: www.kakariki.org.nz enQUiRies: office@kakariki.org.nz suggested donation: $10 per adult
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