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Visit Temuka Telegraph’s Facebook page August 2019 | The Temuka Telegraph | 1 COMPLIMENTARY MONTHLY PUBLICATION YOUR NEWS | YOUR COMMUNITY AUGUST 2019 AWESOME Temuka 41 MAGPIES Celtic 10 ALISTER OGG / PHOTOGGRAPH More photos on page 13 Consider Your Options When the time comes to make decisions regarding the final care and celebration of life for yourself or a loved one, reach out to us. Funeral Services 0800 686 2148 [email protected] www.aoraki.kiwi.nz SOUTH CANTERBURY 2 | The Temuka Telegraph | August 2019 www.temukatelegraph.co.nz from our MP’s desk... From Temuka to the Trellis & Landscaping Supplies Beehive Raised Vegetable Gardens, Gazebos, Andrew Falloon, Rangitata MP Archways, Outdoor furniture, Hothouses Nearly two years ago I first arrived at Parliament as a newly elected and Trellis all made to measure. MP. Despite a six month campaign to get ready for turning up, it was a daunting experience. (Free measure and quote). Walking into the debating chamber (affectionately known as the bear-pit), thinking of the fearsome orators who had been there before; titans like Rob Muldoon, David Lange, John A. Lee. Premium Grade Wood Bark For new MPs it was some weeks before we’d finally get an $70 per m³ including GST to all areas opportunity to deliver our maiden speeches. It was a chance to hone our message, and get used to the dynamic of 120 MPs (2m³ minimum order for free delivery crammed into a small and intense space. Temuka area only). I’ve been pondering those first few weeks in the days since Youth Parliament, a gathering of 120 people aged 16-18, which sat last month. To discuss your requirements or place your order For us here in the Rangitata electorate, the successful candidate Phone: 615 8128 was Phoebe Scarsbrook of Temuka. She applied along with sixteen other young people from across Mid and South Canterbury. They 62 Hally Terrace, Temuka were all of high calibre, but her conviction and humility, which I see as two important traits in politicians, shone through. Her sense of right and wrong, her willingness to call out injustice, and her passion to make our country and our community a better place. All things that made her the obvious choice to represent our region in Youth Parliament. To give Phoebe the opportunity to make the most of her Parliamentary experience I flew her up for a day back in March. I showed her around, and she sat in on a Select Committee and watched Question Time, two things she’d be taking part in as a Youth MP. She took to it like a duck to water, asking perceptive questions and confidently engaging with some of New Zealand’s most YOUR LOCAL PAINTER senior politicians. Two weeks ago Phoebe and 119 others arrived at Parliament. Wallpaper Specialist | Roofs | Interior/Exterior Youth MPs had the choice between asking a Minister a brief Free Quotes question, or delivering a three minute speech. Many chose the easier option of a question, but not Phoebe. She had something p 615 5624 | m 027 615 5624 to say. And when her time came, she delivered. A speech on feminism that got National, Labour and Green MPs all tweeting, with one THE TEMUKA TELEGRAPH Deadline: 20th of each month, or by prior arrangement. describing it as “blistering and inspiring.” Delivery: First week of each month. Her fellow Youth MPs gave her a standing ovation. Sustained Articles for the Telegraph; submissions are welcome from contributors. The content must be connected to Temuka and nearby districts, and/or it’s applause for a powerful message, perfectly delivered. community and locals. We often see through our TV news the worst in our young people, While every reasonable attempt has been made to achieve complete accuracy of the content of this newsletter, connections of The Temuka Telegraph will not a false narrative that doesn’t reflect the wonderful things our accept responsibility for consequences arising from incorrect information being younger generation are doing. In Phoebe, and in so many others submitted. Email [email protected] or ph 022 154 3429 in our community, we see the best. Visit Temuka Telegraph’s Facebook page August 2019 | The Temuka Telegraph | 3 Changeover of officers TEMUKA LIONS CLUB Longleat Cattery & Kennels Lion John Butler reports in about the activities at the Lions Animal Haven – Other pets considered club recently.... * Individual Cages * Inspection Welcome Temuka Lions have been very quiet over the past month except * Electric Blankets & * Bookings & Vaccinations for the annual fertilizer drive through June. Snuggle Safe Heat Pads Essential * Pick up Available * Council Approved Sunday 30th was the annual changeover of officers meeting, held at Temuka RSA, where current President Tony McGillen Hours: 9-11am & 4-6pm Daily, 4-6 pm Sunday handed the reigns over to Alistair McCutcheon for the next 162 Station Rd, Temuka twelve months. Ph Rachel: (03) 615 9162 or Cell: 027 515 9162 Alistair was inducted by 2nd Vice District Governor Christine Stewart as were the new board members. Also presented were two Lloyd Morgan awards to Bruce King and Stuart Barclay. DIGGERS: FROM 6 TON TO 25 TON GRADER & LOADERS TRUCK & TRAILERS MOBILE SHINGLE SCREENING PLANT TEMUKA YARD: SHINGLE – 12 GRADES AVAIL BARK CHIP & SAWDUST SCREENED TOPSOIL OPEN SATURDAY MORNING Stu Barclay being presented with his Bruce King with his Lloyd Lloyd Morgan certificate Morgan certificate ‘PH BLAKE 0800 343 551’ 4 | The Temuka Telegraph | August 2019 www.temukatelegraph.co.nz LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Looking out for our senior population and check out our special offers and new deals...... Jo Luxton, Labour Party List MP CHAIN BAR OIL based in Rangitata AVAILABLE I believe that all societies should be measured by the way in which 1 litre $7 incl they look after the interests of their youngest and oldest citizens. BYO Container Our ageing population is a great achievement. A growing number See Stu for of older people are healthier, more educated, and more skilled. These skills, as you’ll well know, don’t just disappear overnight larger quantity once you turn 65. OPEN Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm I had a conversation with Nigel Davenport, chief executive of Saturdays 9am - 12pm Aoraki Development about this recently – our older people are knowledgeable and skilled and the valuable contribution you make to our society does not cease to exist after reaching retirement. Throughout Temuka and South Canterbury there are many older people doing amazing things. Contributing as leaders, volunteers, mentors, caregivers, parents, grandparents, employers, workers, friends and colleagues.. the list goes on! The Coalition Government’s Wellbeing Budget delivered a focus of improving the wellbeing of all New Zealanders and their families – and that includes you. 19 Fraser St Temuka [email protected] 03 615 6363 | 027 6156 151 www.tntae.co.nz Along with the Winter Energy payment, which started earlier this year, previously we have made doctors’ visits cheaper for around 310,000 superannuitants who have a Community Services Card, and increased the maximum amount paid to the 42,000 more experienced Kiwis who receive an Accommodation Supplement. You will also see benefits from our improvements to the SuperGold card. By the end of 2019 we will have improved access to the SuperGold card, and an easy to use app and website, showing you exactly where the card is accepted. We are committed to helping seniors on fixed incomes to stretch the dollar further, so you can buy the goods and services you need. If the thought of an app or website scares you, don’t worry, you’re not alone. We are aware that our ageing population and increasing technology change means that some older people who no longer work are getting left behind. That’s why the Wellbeing Budget is investing in ensuring all senior Kiwis can keep up with their friends and family via digital mediums. We are doing this by funding more community organisations to Free measure & quote help seniors use and keep up with digital technology, and also ensuring that you are not at a disadvantage as over-the-counter with award winning services are reduced. These are just some of the ways that this Coalition Government is looking after the interests of our older people. We are getting on service with the job of doing just that. Mobile Hairdresser Visiting the Temuka District weekly Point Hair 102 Hilton Highway, Timaru P: 03 688 2829 Rhonda Pattie E: [email protected] Ph 0800 POINT HAIR | 0800 764 684 www.flooringxtra.co.nz Ph/Txt 027 759 8012 Visit Temuka Telegraph’s Facebook page August 2019 | The Temuka Telegraph | 5 RECENT CALLOUTS Temuka 20 Jun 10:28 am DONEHUE RD CLANDEBOYE False Alarm Volunteer 20 Jun 6:09 pm RICHARD PEARSE DR TEMUKA Smoke Alarm Sounding 23 Jun 4:18 pm CONNOLLY RD SEADOWN Scrub Fire Fire Brigade 23 Jun 11:34 pm MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD False Alarm In this series of articles from the Volunteer Fire Brigade, 24 Jun 9:18 pm ORTON RANGITATA MOUTH RD Medical Call we are meeting the volunteers who are on-call at the Temuka 29 Jun 2:19 pm HORNBROOK ST TEMUKA Car Fire station - ready to drop everything when the siren calls. 02 Jul 9:49 pm RANGITATA ISLAND RD Car Fire This month we meet Firefighter, Dylan Chapman. 07 Jul 1:21 pm COOPER ST ORARI House fire 10 Jul 10:32 am RICHARD PEARSE DR TEMUKA Alarm Activation 11 Jul 3:25 pm JOHN ST TEMUKA TEMUKA Medical call 11 Jul 5:57 pm HIGH ST PARKSIDE Smoke In Building 15 Jul 11:46 pm GAMMACK ST TEMUKA Medical Call 16 Jul 9:49 pm MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD Alarm Activation 17 Jul 1:00 am MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD Alarm Activation 18 Jul 12:52 am ROLLESTON RD CLANDEBOYE Alarm Activation 19 Jul 3:11pm MILFORD CLANDEBOYE RD Alarm Activation 20 Jul 10:11pm KING ST TEMUKA TEMUKA Alarm Activation 21 Jul 1:50 am HALLY TCE TEMUKA Smoke Logged House Member Profile: Dylan Chapman Rank: Firefighter Employer: Fonterra Length of service: 2.5 years What made me join the brigade: Watching my father in law run out the door when the siren went up.