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Funeral Services 0800 686 2148 [email protected] www.aoraki.kiwi.nz SOUTH CANTERBURY 2 | The Temuka Telegraph | September 2019 www.temukatelegraph.co.nz from our MP’s desk... Proof is in the Caroline Mitsubishi on Barnard Street in Timaru is owned and operated by a Temuka family. Pudding It is South Canterbury’s locally owned and operated full new vehicle franchise. Andrew Falloon, Rangitata MP
As a full Mitsubishi franchise we have new and used In Parliament there’s a Minister for pretty much everything. 77 vehicles, a well stocked parts department and a modern different Ministerial portfolios covering important areas like Digital large workshop with very competitive labour rates. Media, Culture, and Disarmament. One of the more recent developments is for a Rural Communities Brian Downing lives in Temuka so he can take portfolio. It’s held by West Coaster Damien O’Connor, who actually your vehicle in for servicing, grooming or repairs isn’t a bad chap, alongside his Agriculture responsibilities. But and return it at night. oddly in two years there’s really only been one announcement he’s made as Minister for Rural Communities. Best of all this service is free of charge, you only pay As far as ideas go, it’s not a bad one. It would apply a “rural for the franchise quality work done on the vehicle. proofing” lens to every Government initiative, considering impacts on rural communities when setting Government policy. Phone 684 8501 A nice idea, in theory, but you’ll forgive me for being a tad sceptical between 8am - 5pm to arrange pick up when I read the next part of the announcement. Wellington-based or call Brian on 021 450 508 bureaucrats at the Ministry for Primary Industries, not exactly known for their farming expertise and knowledge, would be given responsibility for educating other Government departments about life in rural communities. Perhaps I’m not the only cynic; the announcement was made more than a year ago at Fieldays and there’s been near radio- Constituency Clinic silence about it ever since. It’s hard to see how that rural proofing lens could possibly have Friday 13 September, 10am—12pm been applied to the recent Government announcement for a tax Temuka RSA Rooms on conventionally powered vehicles. Andrew Falloon The idea of getting more motorists into electric vehicles is sound. MP for Rangitata It’s the reason that the previous Government, and this one up until Your local MP now, has exempted EVs from road user charges. For people who predominantly stick to urban centres and main 03 6831386 roads, areas near charging stations, they work well. Auckland, [email protected] Wellington, Christchurch, even here in Temuka, it’s common to see Nissan Leafs cruising the streets. But what of those for whom a Leaf won’t work? Farmers and Authorised by Andrew Falloon MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. tradies who need bigger vehicles. Or those of us who don’t live in town, or regularly travel up into the high country, well away from anywhere to plug in and charge for several hours. For them the tax is punitive. Their choices to avoid the tax are THE TEMUKA TELEGRAPH limited, they’ll simply have to pay it. $5,850 for a single cab Hilux. Deadline: 20th of each month, or by prior arrangement. $6,100 for an Isuzu D-Max. $6,350 for a Holden Colorado. The Delivery: First week of each month. Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter, who refers to motorists as “car fascists,” has laughed it off as a “small fee.” Articles for the Telegraph; submissions are welcome from contributors. The content must be connected to Temuka and nearby districts, and/ And what of Damien and his rural proofing lens? Well so far or it’s community and locals. nothing. No word on the impact on isolated communities of a While every reasonable attempt has been made to achieve complete car tax. Nothing on what it will cost farmers. Silence over the accuracy of the content of this newsletter, connections of The Temuka Government’s $5 billion cuts to the state highway roading budget. Telegraph will not accept responsibility for consequences arising from incorrect information being submitted. Perhaps we’ll have more luck with the Minister for Government Email [email protected] or ph 022 154 3429 Digital Services. Visit Temuka Telegraph’s Facebook page September 2019 | The Temuka Telegraph | 3
Essential appointment transport to Timaru available for Temuka residents Bookings at the Temuka Service Centre (Library) We are in Temuka every Tuesday To the Community Service Providers, and residents, of Temuka. Call Chris Jones or Quentin Hix The Temuka and District Project Trust with the support (Temuka locals who understand the community) of the Community Trust of Mid / South Canterbury have been working towards providing a service for the people of 0800 QUENTIN / 03 687 9010 Temuka to access appointments in Timaru in a timely and www.quentinhix.co.nz cost-effective way. The Geraldine Community Van service have agreed to help us out as a provider of this service. People who have appointments in Timaru for doctors, hospital, legal or other health or well being needs can book the Geraldine Community Van through the Temuka Service Centre (Library). The staff at the library will be able to book the necessary dates and the cost of the trip will be fully funded by the Temuka and District Project Trust. Come see The conditions of this support are that the bookings are for essential appointments. the team at Duncan Joinery Graham Williams trading as Free for all your kitchen, Rawhiti Decorators Quotes window, doors over 45 years experience with 23 years in Temuka and timber joinery * Painting needs * Wall papering Graham Williams * Gib stopping Craig Duncan Phone: 03 615 8600 * Water blasting Mobile: 027 234 4171 * Spray painting 03 615 7327 or 021 169 6979
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Need your spouting Restoring cleaned? fairness for Full spouting clean out family carers for just $189 inc. GST* Jo Luxton, Labour Party List MP based in Rangitata
Some of the hardest work anyone does is to care for a family member who is sick or has disabilities. It is rewarding and fulfilling, but I know it can also be physically draining and emotionally exhausting – sometimes all at once. Up until now, people doing this work have not been paid fairly, or properly acknowledged for their effort and sacrifice. Up to now, people who care for their partners or children with high or very high needs sometimes received no support from the Government. *T&C’s apply We have changed that. Our Services: Roofing Leak Detection From 2020, parents and partners will be paid for caring for their Plumbing New Bathrooms/Kitchens family members with those needs. Pay rates for family carers will Drain laying Minor building work also increase from the current minimum wage to between $20.50 Drain unblocking and $25.50. This government is restoring fairness and dignity for those who Call us today on 027 615 8730 do the crucial work of caring full-time for a loved one. There are currently about 650 people being paid to care for family members in New Zealand, and these changes will allow an estimated 640 more to receive support. As part of restoring justice for family carers, the Government is also repealing the law – introduced under urgency by the previous government – that denies families the right to contest breaches of their human rights relating to family care policies. I’d like to acknowledge the families and whanau in Temuka who provide care for their loved ones with disabilities. Your work is BAIRDS important and challenging. I have met with the local Parent to Parent group here in South Canterbury, and have heard their MOTORDROME stories. I know that these payments will make a huge difference for those currently unable to work due to caring for their loved one. I know first-hand how much this will help so many families, as OUR PETROL it would have helped my own, as my dear sister was born with STATION... Down Syndrome. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said this announcement showed offers a full forecourt service the concerns of families with disabled members had been heard by our friendly staff. “loud and clear”. King Street • Regular and Premium I’m proud that our government is taking a more compassionate Temuka approach. petrol and diesel Phone • BP and Mobil fuel cards 03 615 7265 • LPG car and gas bottle filling • Oil Locally • Food and Drink owned • Trailer hire and • Ice/kindling/coal operated • rewards card
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Temuka CALLS ATTENDED SINCE THE LAST REPORT 20 Jul 10:11pm KING ST TEMUKA Fire Alarm Activation Volunteer 21 Jul 1:50am HALLY TCE TEMUKA Smoke Filled House Fire Brigade 25 Jul 3:57pm LEVENS LANE TEMUKA Smoke Alarm Sounding 26 Jul 2:10pm KING ST TEMUKA Medical Call In this series of articles from the Volunteer Fire Brigade, 26 Jul 7:47pm UNWIN LA ORARI Shed Fire we are meeting the volunteers who are on-call at the Temuka 29 Jul 1:27am MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD CLANDEBOYE False Alarm station - ready to drop everything when the siren calls. 01 Aug 6:05pm MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD CLANDEBOYE False Alarm This month we meet Senior Firefighter, Brendon Blogg. 02 Aug 3:09am MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD CLANDEBOYE False Alarm 04 Aug 1:44pm DOMAIN AV TEMUKA Rubbish Fire 05 Aug 2:45pm OAK ST ORARI Hedge Fire 07 Aug 11:46pm MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD CLANDEBOYE False Alarm 14 Aug 8:49pm WINCHESTER-GERALDINE RD TEMUKA Car Fire 15 Aug 6:24am HAMILTON ST TEMUKA Smoke Alarm Sounding 17 Aug 9:34am ALLNATT ST TEMUKA Medical Call
• Domestic or Commercial DOMESTIC or COMMGiftERC IAL • WINZ QUOTES D DOOMMEESSTTICIC o or rC COOMMMMEERRCCIAIALL Vouchers • Pure water cleaning now • SOLAR PANELSPURE WATER CLEANING UP Member Profile: Senior Firefighter Brendon Blogg PPUURREE W WAATTEERR C CLLEEAAavailableNNININGG U UPP Employer: Trents Wholesale Ltd • Post spiderT Oproof 8M ScleaningAFELY FROM THE TTOO 8 8MM S SAA FFEELLYY F FRROOMM T THHEE Length of service: 22 years GROUND Phone Giles on G0272GRROOUU N515NDD 433 What made me join the brigade: To have an interest outside DO MESTIC [email protected] COMME R C I A L of work and to challenge myself physically and mentally. Also to keep the family tradition going. Personal note: I am very lucky to have such a supportivePUR E WATER CLEANING UP employer for allowing me to go to calls during the day. Brendon is also the brigade secretary and oversees keepingT theO 8M SAVOTEFELY FROM THE team looking sharp by looking after the members uniforms. GROUND Come along and meet some of the team at the Temuka Primary Spring Fair. We have some exciting activities planned, see you there. Richardfor Council Lyon Proven effective 0800 836 852 representation Your voice on rural and urban issues
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