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2 Selwyn Times Wednesday March 6 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 editor’s desk THE CHANGING nature of the district is no more evident than our front page today. The Upper Selwyn Huts settlement was established in 1895, a community which has seen its fair share upheaval during its long history – mainly flooding. But now residents are facing a life changing future of the financial kind. They face a big bills for an upgraded waste water system needed for the settlement, which, I suspect, will be out of reach for many. If people can’t pay, it may mean they could face eviction, an axe which is hovering regardless in the sport Win for Weedons A whirlwind innings from George Hill has seen Weedons claim the Canterbury Country premier T20 title for the second year in a row. Page 20 motoring Luxury Lexus Swift and authoritative, Lexus’ largest electric offering, the RZ 450E, brings the brand closer to its goal of being 100 per cent electric by 2035. Page 28 decades ahead, or even much sooner. Councillors meet next week to vote for or against a new deed of licence for people who live at the huts. D-Day is looming large. – Barry Clarke barry@starmedia.kiwi Introducing the Sapphire Collection Sapphire Collection 30 % OFF We have searched the world to bring you this international Sapphire Collection consisting of nine amazing curtain fabric ranges. This collection brings you extra warranties as well as the latest colours and styles. These ranges are in stock in our own factory which means we can custom-make your curtains in a quicker timeframe and with bulk-buying discounts, we pass the savings on to you our valued customer. LINCOLN OFFICE 43 Gerald Street, Lincoln Over 10 Years in Selwyn Ruby Jones Kieran Heenan Anita Molloy-Roberts W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz T: (03) 374 2547 E: rec@meareswilliams.co.nz Offices also located at: 80A Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 225 Papanui Road, Christchurch Visit our showroom or we can come to you with our mobile service Find out why we have such happy customers Free Measure & Quote The home of CurTains, blinds, shuTTers & ouTdoor awnings 99 Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui Phone. 365 4666 www.venluree.co.nz Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm ■ Blinds Indoor and Outdoor ■ Security Doors and Windows ■ Magnetic Insect Screens ■ Retractable Fly Screen Doors 10c Sheffield Crescent, Burnside Ph: 03 358 9237 www.chcbs.co.nz
Wednesday March 6 2024 Selwyn Times Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz College ‘devastated’ by Govt’s planned campus cut-backs THE MINISTRY of Education has decided to strip back, redesign and delay Rolleston College’s planned new campus. Principal Rachel Skelton said the ministry has indicated to her it has “no appetite” or commitment to continue with stages two and three of the campus development. “As a school community, we are devastated. The presented plan means the campus cannot function as a school and Rachel Skelton is completely inappropriate to cater to the ministry agreed initial build roll of 1500 students,” Skelton said. Stage one of the campus has also been pushed back from July this year to 2026 and gym classrooms have been eliminated, alongside hauora services for nurses and counsellors, and essential staff facilities. Skelton said the ministry’s decision will “have massive implications for our current learners and future generations”. “The ministry’s proposed changes to stage one of the new campus are substantial, inappropriate and deeply concerning. “Instead of classrooms, they have proposed to use makeshift Portacom buildings indefinitely, as learning spaces with no purpose-built fit-outs. “While the science and technology block will undergo minimal alterations, the gymnasium’s redesign eliminates all classroom spaces, hauora services for nurses and counsellors, and leaves staff without essential facilities.” Skelton said the ministry is failing to provide the foundational resources necessary for effective learning. “A new campus is not a luxury but an urgent necessity with the unprecedented growth in Selwyn to ensure that every student receives the quality education they deserve.” Rolleston College is one of the fastest-growing schools in New Zealand with its roll expected to reach 3000 by 2030. The current school campus is home to 1800 students. Skelton said she has invited Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Education Minister Erica Stanford and National’s Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg to come to the college and hear its concerns. Grigg told Selwyn Times she was aware of the population pressures faced by Selwyn schools. She pointed the finger at the Ministry of Education for the delays. “To be clear, the Government has not asked for any school building projects to be paused or halted – it is the Ministry of Education. “The ministerial inquiry launched by Education Minister Erica Stanford is intended to identify where school developments around the country may have been overengineered or over-specified.” Selwyn Labour Party spokesperson Luke Jones said he was “appalled” at the decision to pull back on the upgrades. “This government is choosing tax cuts over our kids being in fit for purpose learning spaces. “My thoughts are with Rolleston College students, parents, school senior leadership, and the community who will be left with much confusion and uncertainty over the future of education in Selwyn,” Jones said. NEWS 3 HAVE YOUR SAY: What do you think of the Ministry of Education’s decision? Send your views in 200 words or less to barry@starmedia.kiwi In Brief NEW CHAIR FOR TROUBLED MALVERN COMMUNITY BOARD Bruce Russell has been elected chair of the Malvern Community Board and John Verry deputy chair. The board had a major shake-up at the end of last year after chair Ken May and board member Sean Ellis resigned over infighting. Russell, who served as interim chair while a by-election was held, said the community board was now ready to move on and get back to serving the community as intended. SPRINGFIELD RESIDENT BREACHES FIRE BAN Fire and Emergency New Zealand is speaking to a Springfield resident who breached the fire ban with a backyard fire. Firefighters were called to the property last week. FENZ community risk manager Dean Harker said his team would be speaking to the resident in an education-first approach. Harker said breaching a fire ban has maximum penalties of two years in prison or a $300,000 fine. Bras and shape Wear SHoPPiNg at itS BESt • No under wires • Straps do not fall down • Full support from beneath the bust • Breast Prostheses fitted & supplied • Esther is a registered health provider • Unique shape wear Formerly Jeunique Bra FREE CoNSULtatioNS & FittiNgS Esther Rökk UnderFashions For appointments please phone 0211674537 82 Milns Rd, Halswell • www.eru.co.nz TREE TROUBLE? Call for a FREE Quote 03 384 9630 INSTORE NOW Water at the best time of day. Check out our handy watering guide to help keep water flowing for everyone without restrictions this summer. when to water your garden Don’t water 03 322 4548 | Easy Parking 17 Lillian Street, Halswell www.maxwellfashion.co.nz Open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm Check out our facebook page Check weather conditions (avoid watering on hot days – overcast is best) Water wisely www.thetreepeople.nz LAYBY WELCOME For smart watering tips visit: selwyn.govt.nz/watersense
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