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2 Selwyn Times Wednesday March 20 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 Nielsen Media NRS Daniel Alvey News 022 014 5622 daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi 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 GOOD ON Rolleston College principal Rachel Skelton for standing up to the Government (page 1) over the ongoing campus development saga. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Education Minister Erica Stanford and Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg all turned down going to a community meeting organised by the school. Grigg had an out; she is on maternity leave and says night events are not ideal with a baby, which Skelton says is reasonable. But Skelton rebuked Grigg over blaming the previous government for what has news Relaying the message Cancer survivor Jade Bell got Saturday’s Relay for Life under way, as the community came together for the Cancer Society fundraiser. Pages 6 & 7 gardening Popular polyanthus Find out how to brighten up your garden for winter with polyanthus, easy to grow in hanging baskets, borders and pots. Page 26 happened. Grigg posted her comments on Facebook. It is no surprise Luxon and Stanford didn’t front – there is no mileage in bad news for any politician; particularly when Selwyn is no longer the shoo-in for National it once was. – Barry Clarke barry@starmedia.kiwi NEW ZEALAND ARMY BAND Diamond Jubilee CONCERT Sunday, 7 April 2024 2:00pm Christchurch Town Hall ADULTS $25 SENIORS/STUDENTS $20 CHILDREN $10 Booking fees apply Fall in love with your favourite furniture all over again! • Recover your chairs and couches and save money! • Excellent range of fabrics • Quality workmanship guaranteed • Free quotes available • Over 30 years experience Somerfield Upholstery welcome you to email a photo for a quote online: somerfielduph@gmail.com before after Somerfield Upholstery Ltd FURNITURE RECOVERY SPECIALIST 6/47 Sonter Road, Wigram | Ph 021 251 6200 | 349 0456 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
Wednesday March 20 2024 Selwyn Times • By Daniel Alvey THE SOUTH Island’s largest primary school has called for more safety infrastructure to be put in when subdivisions are built. It comes as councillors have signed off on an interim speed management plan for lower speeds around schools. But for Lemonwood Grove School principal Blair Dravitski, the speed around the school is only part of the problem. In the plan, 32 schools across the district will see lower speed limits at pick-up and drop-off times. Signs showing the new speed limits and times will be placed outside each school. There is no specific timeline for when schools will have signs installed, with the plan still requiring final sign-off from the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Lemonwood has a roll of about 900 pupils and is the third-largest primary school in the country. Like many schools in the district, it has been left waiting for lower speed limits. The roads around the school are currently a mixture of 50 and 60km/h. Dravitski said a pupil at the school was recently hit by a car on his way home, about 1.5km from the school. “We had a child struck by a car while he was travelling home from school, not far from South Point shops and he received some oral and facial injuries which needed surgery. “We take our travel to and from school incredibly seriously.” While Dravitski was happy to Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Principal calls for improved subdivision safety planning GROWTH: Lemonwood Grove School principal Blair Dravitski said infrastructure helping kids get to school is lagging behind the pace new houses are being built. Blair Dravitski see the council take the initiative and not wait for the Government to make a decision, he said it would have been much better if the infrastructure was there from day zero. “I feel like the infrastructure continues to lag behind the approval of population growth. “I feel like the traffic management team and the consent team for property development should be in the same room and tied to the same consent form. HAVE YOUR SAY Should more pedestrian crossings be installed to help children get to school? Send your views in 200 words or less to daniel. alvey@starmedia.kiwi “All the houses go up significantly quicker than the pedestrian crossings or even the footpaths.” Dravitski said he would like to see more pedestrian crossings in the area. “Retrofitting stuff although I appreciate it, the retrofit means there is a period of time where the kids do have to navigate their situation.” Council road safety advisor Mike Patterson couldn’t say whether the pedestrian crossing should be installed when developments are built. “The safest way for children to cross the road is for them to be taught correct and consistent crossing techniques through home and school by parents and teachers. Stop, look, listen and look again,” Patterson said. NEWS 3 In Brief MORE FOOD OUTLETS TARGETED BY BURGLAR Two more eateries in Lincoln were broken into over the weekend. About 5.30am on Saturday, Mexicali Fresh, Burger Wisconsin (which share a building) and Robert Harris on Vernon Dr had their front doors smashed in. It comes after Mughal Kitchen and NomNom Kitchen on also Vernon Dr, Cinnamon Spice Indian Cuisine on Eastfield Dr and Street Side Thai Eatery in Prebbleton were also broken into earlier this month. CCTV footage from Mexicali Fresh showed a person using a tool to smash the glass. Owner Sam Patel said the business had been unable to open on Saturday due to a damaged cash register. • Watch the video: Starnews.co.nz FIRE RISK DIALLED BACK ACROSS DISTRICT Fire risk has eased across much of Selwyn, with Fire and Emergency New Zealand moving the district from a prohibited fire season to restricted. People who have been issued permits need to call FENZ before lighting a fire to reduce the number of calls crews will receive from concerned public. Parts of the Southern Alps foothills are still in a prohibited fire season. hello I’M KEREN CRUMPTON Your local neighbourhood agent! Whether you’re in the market to buy or sell, I’d love to help you navigate the current real estate market. Ready for a free market analysis or tips on buying or selling your home? You can call on me for all things real estate, and I’m just down the road! 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 027 416 2773 keren.crumpton@raywhite.com Ray White Town and Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA 2008 LINCOLN OFFICE 43 Gerald Street, Lincoln Offices also located at: 80A Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 225 Papanui Road, Christchurch Water for shorter. Water your lawn for three, 5-minute intervals over two hours to let the soil absorb more water (rather than watering continuously for 15 minutes). For more smart watering tips visit: selwyn.govt.nz/watersense
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