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2 Selwyn Times Wednesday February 14 2024 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 Daniel Alvey News 022 014 5622 daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi Nielsen Media NRS Sam Coughlan Sport 027 203 5214 sam.coughlan@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 reporter’s desk IT WAS great to head out and meet some of the students at Ladbrooks School who are benefiting from a field of 150,000 sunflowers. The flowers looked good even in the rain! On page 7, parent James Christie was able to think outside the box and use the back paddock of his property, which is within walking distance from the school, to raise some cash for IT equipment. Such an innovative idea. On page 5, Rolleston Residents Association chair Mark Alexander makes good sense when calling for a MyWay bus news Future of popular holiday park ‘in limbo’ The sun may be setting on a Canterbury beachfront camping ground. Pages 14-16 sport League side raring to go Rolleston’s rugby league club is fielding their first ever senior men’s team this season. Page 26 system in Selwyn. It’s like Uber for busses, but much cheaper. In a district where a new subdivision pops up overnight a public transport system that can adapt quickly, with little increased cost, is a great idea. – Daniel Alvey daniel.alvey@starmedia. kiwi Find Your Dream Scooter Unmissable Second-hand Sale Happening Now EXTENSIVE RANGE OF OPTIONS, EXCLUSIVE TO MORE MOBILITY, ENQUIRE TODAY Prices starting from $2000 Visit our showroom, experience a test ride, and uncover the ideal scooter that suits your needs. All scooters have new batteries installed are fully serviced and come with a 12 month warranty. Clarence Street More Mobility Blehheim Road Splash N Dash 113 Blenheim Rd, Christchurch | 0800-666-222 | www.moremobility.co.nz | christchurch@moremobility.co.nz Open 9-5pm Monday to Friday & Saturday 9am-2pm
Wednesday February 14 2024 Selwyn Times • By Daniel Alvey A FARMER has pleaded guilty to two charges from Environment Canterbury for breaching the Resource Management Act. Lawton Giltrap farms and operates a vehicle-wrecking yard on his Curries Rd, Springston South, property. He appeared in the Christchurch District Court where he pleaded guilty to two charges relating to an incident in November 2021. An ECan spokesperson said the first charge was for using land in a manner that contravened the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan. Giltrap had allowed stock unrestricted access to the bed and banks of a river within the Selwyn Te Waihora sub region and any associated discharge that was not at a permanent stock crossing point, resulting in pugging. devegetation and exposed bare earth in the bed, including the banks of the river. The second charge was for permitting the discharge of dairy effluent from a cow onto land which may have resulted in that contaminant entering the water. A third charge, withdrawn by ECan, was for grazing and raising cattle on a property that was over 10ha in the Selwyn Te Waihora sub region phosphorus sediment risk area without a farming land use consent. “Mr Giltrap has applied for a farming land use consent,” the spokesperson said. Giltrap is scheduled to be sentenced on April 12 in the district court. Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Guilty plea after breaching of environment regulations BREACH: Lawton Giltrap pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching the Resource Management Act. The Selwyn District Council is also taking action against Giltrap over a separate matter. Selwyn Times understands it relates to berms outside his property being ploughed and the operation of a car wrecking business on rural land. In January, district council head of regulatory Susan Atherton said an abatement notice to address noncompliance with the District Plan had been issued. Atherton would not say what the non-compliance related to. “The investigation is ongoing.” She said the abatement notice was issued in April last year and has a compliance date of March 31 this year. When Selwyn Times telephoned Giltrap for comment, he hung up. Selwyn Times understands blocked drains led to flooding on other properties and waterways being contaminated. ECan is also investigating “an incident” in July last year, but would not say what it was. The investigation has not yet led to a prosecution, the spokesperson said. In October ECan also visited the property after dead cattle were buried in an incorrect location. “Our officers provided advice to the landowner on how to fix the issue,” the ECan spokesperson said. “We received confirmation that remediation had been completed on 6 November 2023. “No further enforcement action on this matter was deemed necessary.” NEWS 3 In Brief FIREFIGHTERS ABUSED AFTER CALLOUT Lincoln firefighters were verbally abused after they were called to a house in Lincoln where fireworks were being let off. The brigade responded to the Ormond Rd address around 9pm on Friday after a call from a concerned neighbour. Chief fire officer Richie Bee said they were verbally abused by the homeowners. Due to the current conditions, fireworks and sky lanterns are banned across the Canterbury and Kaikōura regions until further notice. FENZ Canterbury community risk manager Dean Harker said their team would be speaking to the homeowners. Harker said they can prosecute people who breach fire bans, but are yet to decide in this case. LUCKY ESCAPE AFTER POWER LINES CUT A man chainsawing wilding pines near the Craigieburn Valley Ski Area was uninjured after cutting one of the power cables feeding the skifield. The sparks from the cable started several small spot fires, which were put out by the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade. Chief fire officer Alan Mathewson said the man was lucky not to be electrocuted. To the heart of what matters. Your Local Selwyn Lawyers • Business/Commercial • Rural • Property • Asset Planning Call us today to find out how we can help you on 03 348 8480. Level 1, 80 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston, 7614 PARRYFIELD.COM Judith Bullin PARTNER Paul Owens PARTNER Steven Moe PARTNER Cora Granger SENIOR SOLICITOR Love Your Hearing, Selwyn Your hearing matters, don’t settle for anything less than the best. At Brenna Sincock Hearing, you’ll always get the leading hearing technology with the highest quality care. We’re proud to be your local hearing experts. • ACC Certified • Proudly Locally Owned • Call (03) 390 2332 Shop 40 Rolleston Square 9 Masefield Dr, Rolleston Local Selwyn Audiology Use a watering can. It uses less water than a sprinkler and gives you more control to make sure your plants get water where they most need it to grow strong - at the roots (not on the leaves). For more smart watering tips visit: selwyn.govt.nz/watersense
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