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SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday <strong>August</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2019</strong> 13 Team effort required to regain shield • By Jacob Page IF ELLESMERE want to regain the Southbridge Shield from North Canterbury on Saturday, they will have to try to stop North Canterbury’s Brook Retallick. Last year it was the North Canterbury’s No 10, Retallick, who scored <strong>21</strong> points in his team’s victory 36-29 win at Prebbleton. Ellesmere team manager, Michael Sheat said while they were well aware of Retallick’s talents, they would need a team effort to regain the Southbridge Shield. “That’ll be a good match-up between (Retallick) and (Shannon) Donald but we know that if we concentrate too much on one player, that there are others who can cause us problems.” Ellesmere’s lead-up suffered a blow when they were beaten 38- 15 by a strong Canterbury Maori Waitaha team at Kirwee. However, North Canterbury, who also lost to Canterbury Maori Waitaha a fortnight ago, also tasted defeat on the weekend to the Cantabrians 35-13. Ellesmere beat the Cantabrians 15-0 in soggy conditions a fortnight ago. Sheat said Ellesmere stuck to the task well against “a very physical” Canterbury Maori Waitaha forward pack. “We did pretty well defensively,” he said. “We just missed some oneon-one tackles and they scored two late which helped their score but I didn’t think we played too badly. “We have to trust our systems and processes and work hard on what we can control this week. “We have guys carrying niggles but this is the big game for us for the year and it’s one everyone wants to be part of,” Sheat said. The game at Loburn will kick-off at 2.45pm. SPORT PIVOT: The KEY: One of the big challenges Ellesmere face in trying to experience of claim back the Southbridge Shield on Saturday is shutting Southbridge’s down North Canterbury No 10 Brook Retallick, pictured, who Shannon scored <strong>21</strong> points in leading his team to victory last year. Donald will PHOTO: KAREN CASEY be vital for Ellesmere. •More sport, pages 14 & 15 Kirsty Nixon Horizons 24 <strong>August</strong> - 18 September <strong>2019</strong> Like portals to paradise, Kirsty Nixon’s large-scale paintings invite the viewer to pull back the ‘fringes’ of our native flora to reveal quintessentially New Zealand landscapes hidden in behind. Framed by the structural forms of our native foliage, like cabbage tree leaves or nectar-laden flax flowers, and almost always with a native bird or two in attendance, unfolding before your eyes could be an endless coastline, a deep, green cove or perhaps even a glimpse of the far horizon. Kirsty is repeatedly drawn to the New Zealand landscape in its various guises and while on holiday at the bird sanctuary island Tiritiri Matangi recently she experienced a sense of utter peace while watching the bellbirds flitting about the feeders and hearing their hypnotic song. Returning home, she became keenly aware of the absence of native birdsong and thus her new works pay tribute to the ways in which the melodic voices of our native birds have the ability to enrich our lives as we navigate daily life. Based in Auckland, Kirsty has been painting full-time since 1997, initially in the medium of watercolour but now having found her home in the freedom and impact of acrylic. Little River Gallery open 7 days, Main Road, Akaroa Highway. Kirsty Nixon’s Original Painting ‘Kereru and Karaka’ Kirsty Nixon’s Original Painting ‘Three’s Not a Crowd It’s a Party’ Work & Income NZ Colts in top form heading into North Canty match • By Jacob Page THE ELLESMERE colts had a strong final hit-out before they meet their North Canterbury counterparts on Saturday. They took down the Canterbury Maori colts 24-10 over the weekend, thanks to a strong first half in which they adapted quickly to the wet conditions at Kirwee. Team manager Dave Beatty said the squad are eager to avenge the loss to North Canterbury last year and their performance on Saturday means they are travelling in the right direction. Ellesmere raced out to a 17-0 half-time lead on the back of a dominant scrum and lineout. “We got a couple of tries from (the scrum) so the tactic worked. I felt we buttoned-off in the second and let them score a couple of tries, but credit to them, they fought back well,” Beatty said. “The track at Kirwee held up well, despite the rain, and we were able to play the up-tempo style of game that we wanted. We were turning down shots at goal to take attacking scrums and we were pushing them backwards regularly.” •Ellesmere face the North Canterbury colts in Loburn at 1pm. Work & Income NZ Superannuation is coming to <strong>Selwyn</strong> Work Superannuation & Income NZ Superannuation is coming is coming to <strong>Selwyn</strong> to <strong>Selwyn</strong> Ken Stevens, a case manager from the Ministry of Social Development, will be visiting <strong>Selwyn</strong> to answer questions on payments, entitlement, and any other is coming to <strong>Selwyn</strong> matters regarding superannuation. Ken Ken Stevens, Stevens, a case case manager manager from from the the Ministry Ministry of of Social Social Development, Development, will will be be visiting visiting <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> to to answer answer questions questions on on payments, payments, entitlement, entitlement, and and any any other other matters matters regarding regarding superannuation. superannuation. Visits are by PRIOR appointment – to book an appointment please phone (03) 961 9170. Ken will be visiting these locations: Kirsty Nixon Horizons 24 <strong>August</strong> - 18 September <strong>2019</strong> Main Rd, Little River 03 325 1944 art@littlerivergallery.com Thursday 12 September, 10am-2.30pm - Leeston Library & Service Centre Tuesday 17 September, 10am-2.30pm - Darfield Library & Service Centre
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