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2 Selwyn Times Wednesday August 9 2023 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 022 016 9739 Please include your name, address and contact details Your local community newspaper connects neighbours in the following areas Ladbrooks • Tai Tapu • Leeston • Lincoln Southbridge • Prebbleton Rolleston • Burnham • Kirwee West Melton • Darfield • Arthur’s Pass 50,000 readers every week newsroom Nielsen Media NRS Daniel Alvey News 022 014 5622 daniel.Alvey@starmedia.kiwi Jaime Cunningham Sport 021 914 169 jaime.cunningham@starmedia.kiwi Barry Clarke Editor in Chief 021 359 426 barry@starmedia.kiwi advertising Shane Victor 021 381 765 shane@starmedia.kiwi Lynette Evans 021 222 7831 lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi Classified advertising: 379 1100 General inquiries: 379 7100 from the editor’s desk ASTUTE OBSERVERS would have seen what has been developing at Prebbleton rugby in recent seasons: A conveyor belt of good players coming through and making their way to division 1. On page 20 today, we report on the club’s success this year – the Coleman Shield, the colts, the women’s team and the under 18 combined side. The div 2 and 3 sides were in the playoffs. But that conveyor belt isn’t on automatic pilot. It is a well planned machine with director of rugby and division 1 coach Simon news New look for fire station Darfield celebrates the opening of its new $2.8 million fire station extension. Page 10 motoring Strong performer The latest Nissan Qashqai offers a step up in refinement, safety and technology – and price. Page 34 Fitzgerald, the conductor. Running the club’s top team and having an overarching reach across the sides which can feed division 1 when needed is a leaf other clubs should take out of Prebbleton’s book. - Barry Clarke barry@starmedia.kiwi HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! HEAT PUMPs froM $ inc GsT 2449INsTALLED SMALL PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR OF ITALIAN SIGHTS +Food & Wine Tour is as follows ; Culinary Delights of Tuscany AND Touring the Northern Lakes. Italian born living in Rolleston will escort and guide you from NZ to Italy. Looking for interest at this early stage -Only 14 people maximum! Expression of interest will close off in September with full itinerary in October. Tour commences in June 2024. 2022 If you wish to know more please email: info@viaggideenz.com and further tour highlights and proposed itinerary will be sent. 2022 2022 Heat Pumps Heat Pumps 0800 131 812 info@powersmart.co.nz powersmart.co.nz T’s & C’s apply Heat Pumps frEE consultation from your local Accredited Heat Pump Expert JOIN THE RETIREMENT REVOLUTION “Since the day we put down our deposit we’ve never regretted a moment.” SUE & PETER WILD - RETIRED TRAINING & INDUCTION CO-ORDINATOR & ENGINEER With Karaka Pines Villages’ revolutionary take on retirement living there is so much more to be gained. Whether you’re looking for capital gain, or a choice from a selection of modern, spacious and well-built homes in a friendly, secure neighbourhood, come and explore what sets us apart for yourself. We’d love to see you. Karaka Pines Villages in Christchurch | Auckland | Rototuna | Hamilton | Tauranga | Rotorua | Waihi Beach HOMES AVAILABLE NOW DROP IN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM-3PM or for more information call Corinne Blackie on 021 292 1141 34 KENDON DRIVE LEVI PARK, ROLLESTON 0800 527 252 KARAKAPINES.CO.NZ
Wednesday August 9 2023 Selwyn Times • By Daniel Alvey RATEPAYERS have forked out almost $18,000 to repaint Springfield’s donut over the past two-and-a-half years. And that cost will be even more, because another repaint is planned for this summer. Springfield Community Association chair Graeme Dawson said the problem was an ongoing issue that needed a better solution. “The paint they put on it doesn’t work, and it lasts three months. It’s a bit sad really.” Dawson said they want a solution to the paint issues that is going to last. “It’s the council spending ratepayers’ money.” The donut has been repainted four times since 2020 at a cost of $17,864.57 and will likely be repainted again over summer, but this time the district council believes it will last. “The nature of the donut and its construction presents challenges for maintenance, and we have reviewed the whole process around painting the donut including preparation, epoxy and paint products, to put together a plan for repainting the donut this financial year,” said district council reserves operations manager Jonathan Crawford. “This work will be completed when Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Flaky icing: Cost of repainting big donut hard to swallow AY CARAMBA: The Springfield donut has been repainted four times since 2020 at a cost of $17,845.57. Right – it was originally installed to promote The Simpsons Movie. Jonathan Crawford the weather warms and includes work to address a range of issues that should improve the longterm maintenance of the donut.” Dawson said the donut makes people stop in the town. “It does attract a lot of people stopping to take photographs.” The original donut was only ever designed to be up for six weeks when it was installed in 2007 as promotion for The Simpsons Movie, but was popular enough it got a permanent spot in the town. However, in 2009, an arson attack left it burnt beyond repair. For three years a tractor tyre was put in its place until 2012, when it was replaced with the much sturdier concrete version that’s in place today. NEWS 3 Highland games a finalist in event awards THE HORORATA Highland Games is a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Event Awards. The Hororata Community Trust developed the highland games in 2011 and it has been running ever since, with the 12th games to be held on November 11 this year. The Scottish festival with a uniquely Kiwi twist is a community-led event with over 200 volunteers helping out annually. “We are excited to have been announced as a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Event Awards, this is the third time the games has made the finals of these awards,” Hororata community trust executive officer Cindy Driscoll said. “The games would not have the diverse range of activities and entertainment without our competitors, entertainers, stallholders, and clans.” The winner will be announced on November 9. EXPORT QUALITY MEATS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES WWW.PRIMERANGEFRESH.CO.NZ 303 COLOMBO STREET, SYDENHAM MON-FRI 8:45AM-6:00PM SAT 8:45AM-5:30PM SUN 8:45AM-5:00PM Instore 7-13 August Online 7-13 August
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