Thursday 12th November 2020 Volume 30 Issue 17 LEESTON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW HALL

Sixty years ago almost to the day, the verify that those ten electric heaters had Leeston Consolidated Hall was officially lasted a very long time and as part of the opened in front of a large gathering of par- modernisation project, have only just been ents, friends and pupils by the local MP, the replaced with more economical panel heaters. Honourable J K McAlpine. This week, with And while the stage has been removed to the help of the youngest and oldest pupils, extend the floor space, the school still has a Adele, Jack and Johan, it was officially re- very modern, warm and tastefully decorated opened following a modernisation project, meeting space, with the added advantage of by Mr Daniel Rollo, the current Leeston acoustic tiling and warm carpet to sit on! Consolidated School Board of Trustees, in Back in its day, it was the only modern front of invited guests, parents, staff and meeting place available in Leeston and many pupils. wedding receptions, 21sts and various party Back in 1955, A special hall committee events were held here. Until recently it was was formed and, four years later, it was in a used by members of the community for in- position to accept Mr G M Doyle’s tender to door bowls and, of course, since 1965 it has build this hall at a cost of 7400 pounds. An been used daily by pupils of the school for extract from the Leeston and Consolidated assemblies and school functions. Liz Brown School Centennial booklet reads was able to share with those present how she “A fine Assembly Hall, of which, the dis- remembered being a pupil at the school and trict can be justly proud, was eventually learning to folk dance in the hall. And of constructed through the efforts of the school course it was a lot of fun playing on the stage committee and the continued support of the and hiding behind the curtains! district. The use of this has proved invalua- Today there is a very accessible storage ble both to the school and outside organisa- area behind a large garage door, comfortable tions. carpet tiles to sit on and plenty of warm col- “The main hall, which has a large stage, oured autex board to display art work. Stage will seat comfortably 400 persons. Both the two of the plan is to install retractable tiered exterior and interior were decorated in the seating at the rear of the Whare hui to allow modern manner in tasteful colour schemes. performances to be clearly seen by an audi- A special feature is the electric heating ence. consisting of ten heaters mounted in the If members of the public would like to have ceiling.” a look, they are most welcome to pop down to Principal Mrs Lynda Taylor was able to the school office and have a quick tour!

COMING UP

13 & 14th Nov: Ellesmere Clay Target Club Centenary. Pg 12 14th to 22nd Nov: Selwyn Arts Festival. Pg5 14th Nov: Grand Opening Leeston Way. Pg 5 22nd Nov: ReVamp Market. Pg 14 25th Nov: Southbridge Rugby Club AGM. Pg 15 29th Nov: Ellesmere Historical Society Tour. Pg 14 29th Nov: Drury Lane Theatre. Pg 14 30th Nov: Special General Meeting for the Friends of Ellesmere Hospital. Pg 15

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P.O Box 25. Leeston 7632 * Phone 741 2206 * 0211093470 * [email protected] * Next Deadline 20th November 2 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 ELLESMERE CHURCH SERVICES SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS LEESTON LIFE CHURCH ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ELLESMERE LEESTON Station Street, Leeston Sunday 15th November Oct 24 1432 Tractor fire - Selwyn Lake Rd 9:30am St John's, Leeston Oct 24 1552 Lift Assist - Chapman St Sunday 15th Nov Communion Service Nov 03 0159 Hedge fire - Wabys Rd Sunday 22nd Nov 11:15am Trinity Church, 10.00am Family Service Communion SOUTHBRIDGE with café open after Sunday 15th November 6pm Southbridge Evening No report to note service 9.30am Service at St Prayer Service David’s, Leeston 6:30-7:30pm Weekly 11.00am Service at Trinity, DUNSANDEL Sunday 22nd Nov Oct 16 2243 Alarm Activation - Rakaia Sunday Evening Service Dunsandel. 9:30am Leeston 7.30pm Service at Senior Pastors: Communion Service Wayne & Nicky Watson Brookside. 11:15am Irwell Morning Church Office: Prayer Service phone 3243-697 Sunday 22nd November WHERE TO GET HELP: [email protected] 9.30am Service at St. Wednesdays 10am David’s, Leeston. St John's Leeston - 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ELLESMERE 11.00am Service at Trinity, Reflective Communion Dunsandel. Cafe Church. Service any time for support from a trained counsellor St John the Evangelist, Lifeline – 0800 543 354 Leeston, & Children are catered for at St Patrick's, Lincoln. New to the district? all services. Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or Come & check us out! Minister: Rev’d Willem Van der All are welcome Leeston Walt Ph. 3243-315 email [email protected] or online chat Mass will be celebrated Email: For any further infor- ellesmere.cooperating.parish Samaritans – 0800 726 666 at mation contact the Vicar, St John the Evangelist, @xtra.co.nz Lifetouch Pastor: Teena Dela Susan Gill Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 Leeston Cruz: 021 08162926 02102315241 Sunday, 10.00am. www.churchatellesmere.org.nz ellesmere. (0508 TAUTOKO) Weekday Mass on [email protected] Wednesday 5.30pm www.ellesmerenzanglican What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year parish.wordpress.com olds). Phone counselling is available Monday to Lincoln Friday, midday–11pm and weekends, 3pm– Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St 11pm. Online chat is available 7pm–10pm dai- Patrick’s Church, Lincoln, ly. at 8.30am Saturday Mass at St Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) for Patrick’s at 5:30pm young people up to 18 years of age. Open 24/7.

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For all your advertising and community news Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 3 SOUTHBRIDGE GARDEN LEESTON SANTA PARADE CLUB OCTOBER MEETING We are so excited to announce that fol- lowing the Leeston Santa Parade the Instead of the usual Council will be putting on monthly meeting the Southbridge Garden Club CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING a great family Christmas Movie in Ander- had a very enjoyable day son's Square. So bring your chairs, grab visiting two local gardens. THE ECHO IS TAKING BOOKINGS FOR some food from the parade vendors and First was Katherine & DECEMBER Geoff Millar’s where we come on down. all had a picnic lunch un- NOW!! der the shade of the trees * There is still room and then onto John & FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS HOURS AND MESSAGES. Regina Christey’s, which THE LAST ISSUE FOR 2020 WILL BE ON in the parade if you THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER is being revamped and (NOT THE 9TH AS PREVIOUSLY STATED) WITH would you like to extended. Both these THE DEADLINE OF THE 11TH. have a float? properties had well estab- lished old gardens with THE FIRST ISSUE OUT IN 2021 - 21ST JANUARY * Are you a local plenty of interesting DEADLINE - 15TH JANUARY crafter that would plants and vistas to keep like to have a stall? us all admiring the work [email protected] that goes into their up- * Are you a local or- keep. ganisation that Our next meeting on Monday November 9th is will be there with his organ- would like to have a food stall as a fund- ic vegies. raiser? celebrating our 70th anni- The lavender folk will be versary. This is a lunch- back in December with their eon being held in the Christmas is coming & we lavender products. There Time is running out so register Lakeside Hall at 11am so, only have 5 Markets left this are lots more gift ideas such if you are planning to join year. as oven mitts, aprons & peg with us - us, please RSVP by Octo- The stall holders have a aprons as well as lovely email: [email protected] ber 30th so we can con- great selection of products fresh baking. firm numbers for catering. just ready for Christmas The Market Dates for the We look forward to seeing gifts. Ruth, Catherine & rest of the year are DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR all present and ex mem- Daphne have children’s NOVEMBER bers to help us celebrate clothes, smocked frocks, 21st & 28th LUCKY TICKET WHEN YOU PUR- baby bibs, baby knitting and DECEMBER 5th, 12th & CHASE ITEMS AT YOUR LOCAL this milestone. Janice lovely knitted teddies 19th great to put in with baby If you would like to come SHOPS. Contact either: gifts, Lois & Rose have jig & join us at the Market Cathie Thomas President saw puzzles, books & lots of please make contact with Bring yourself and your ticket to 3242 693 or bric a brac plus lots of dolls Daphne ph 3295 519 email Linda Maginess Secretary clothes & dressed dolls from [email protected] the parade. You will go into the Dora. John & Catherine also If you cannot come to the draw to win a spot prize BUT you have a great variety of market please let Daphne plants: John also has a know as this helps us with must be present on the night. selection of planter boxes & putting up the gazebos. garden ornaments. Shaun Please note that the High Street of Leeston will be closed to vehicles on the 4th December from 5pm un- til 9pm. Pre Order your Christmas Ham on the Bone, Boneless Ham, Whole Turkeys, Boneless Turkey, Legs of lamb and Mutton Hams Challenge Leeston will remain open to traffic. NOW!

“I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.” High Street. Leeston - www.ellesmerebutchery.co.nz Email: [email protected] Dr Seuss Phone: 03 324 3419 Mobile: 02108040889 4 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 ELLESMERE HOSPITAL CELEBRATES ANOTHER tion was just one of many sole speedway venue and it Thankfully the spectators SIGNIFICANT BIRTHDAY spread around the country capitalised on that with who were hit were not keen to ‘cash in’ on the regular appearances by out badly injured and the club popularity of Speedway of town racers, but it wasn’t made amends to the lady by On 22nd of October our Local Ellesmere Hospital celebrat- racing. After looking for a all plain sailing. A race sending her a package con- ed its birthday "98 Years Young". The Friends provided and venue within the ‘county meeting in November 1959 taining ‘six pairs of nylons, shared afternoon tea for and with the patients and staff. It lines’ they decided to put saw an incident that had the of the appropriate size’ to was a beautiful day on the verandah. their eggs in the Osborne potential to be far more compensate her for the Chairperson of the Friends of Ellesmere Hospital, Robyn Park, Doyleston, basket. serious than what it was. damage to those that she Casey, cut the cake. We are blessed with this facility, the The park had for many It was decided to give had been wearing at the staff and the community that support it - may it be here for years hosted ‘the Doyleston several Stockcar racers a time. another 98 years. Happy Birthday. Sports’ on Boxing Day, along chance to put on a demon- Dealing with the ‘fallout’ By Robyn Casey with Cycling, Cricket, Rugby stration run. Being mindful from the event, club officials and Tennis and it was in of the fence post- wire net- were grateful that they had The hospital was built in 1924 as a maternity hospital post December 1953 that an ting and hay bale fence, the increased the public liability World War 1 and the first occupants born were twins. approach was made to the drivers were told just to insurance for that day’s Park Committee, and Elles- have a wee bit of fun, but racing by over £2,000, simp- mere Domains Board, for that went out the window ly because of the addition of use of the grounds for and a ‘Stockie’ was shunted the Stockcars to the pro- Speedway racing. through the fence, and into gramme, but the inadequa- Approval was duly the crowd. cies of the safety fence had gained, however with condi- Two spectators were hit- been well and truly ex- tions, and among them was a woman and a child, as was posed. a clause “No racing on Sun- a car that sustained impact days”. This wasn’t in line damage. Allan Batt with the Aquatic and Auto Ellesmere Historical Society Cycle Club’s plans so the idea was duly dropped. The park was very much an underutilised facility and interest was again building so the club made another submission in September DOYLESTON SPEEDWAY AT OSBORNE PARK— 1956. The ‘No Sundays’ PART 1 condition wasn’t added, so from the summer of 1957 With the probable excep- Burt’s contribution to Speed- through to early 1960 tion of Rugby, no sport has way topping those great speedway racing breathed put Ellesmere on the map as results. Selwyn started some life into the park, and much as Speedway racing. racing Speedway bikes at Doyleston township. A constant stream of Aranui Speedway in 1951, This no doubt inspired Ellesmere based racers has and moved his attention to several other local residents done much to popularise the the TQ Midget class in 1957. to take up the sport- usually district’s interest in the His younger brother, Rex, through the benevolence of sport, dating right back to took to the TQ racing in 1958 Selwyn Burt who was not Above photo: A 1929 when Russell and there was no shortage only one of the leading group of TQ Lovegrove from Leeston of local admirers and sup- lights of the club (now midgets ‘throw rode at the Monica Park porters who ventured to the known as the Ellesmere up the dust’ track in Woolston. The Burt city to watch them racing. Motor Club – Auto Cycle Section) but also happy to Left: A poster name however is synony- Motorsport had a pretty from Doyleston mous with Speedway with firm following in Ellesmere, provide engines, machines the Southbridge family carv- and the Ellesmere Aquatic and mechanical assistance Speedway. ing out an enviable record. and Auto Cycle Club regular- to anyone wanting to give Rex, Murray and Kevin all ly staged motor cycle races the sport a go. stood on the podium at at Timberyard Point , When the Aranui track national title events, but few Lakeside. closed in April 1959, would argue against Selwyn This go ahead organisa- Doyleston was Canterbury’s Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 5 LEESTON DOYLESTON WAY OPENING SOUTHBRIDGE SCHOOL CROISSANT The new walking and cycleway between Doyleston and FUNDRAISER Leeston will bring the towns together when it is officially opened this weekend. Christmas is not far The Leeston Doyleston Way will be officially opened on away, and who doesn’t Saturday 14 November, and members of the public are invit- like a lovely fresh crois- ing to the opening event starting at 10am at the Leeston sant for breakfast on Showgrounds entrance. Christmas morning. Hello everyone I hope you have been enjoying the warm Chairman of the Leeston Township Committee Lloyd Clausen says the cycle and walkway is a long-awaited pro- Southbridge Home and temperatures we have experienced at times lately. Do re- School (PTA) are thrilled to member to “slip, slop, slap” with the sunscreen. Covid may ject that people are excited to see open. be the prevailing health concern of these times of course so, “There’s people using it all the time. It’s great for the offer these delicious yes, keep scanning as well! towns. It’s good for the safety of people travelling between Baker Boys croissants to We have a few interesting events coming up at the gal- the two towns and it opens up another area for people to keep in the freezer handy lery in the next couple of weeks as part of the Selwyn Arts walk. It makes life easier to get between the two and it ties for Christmas Day, or Festival which are detailed as follows – the towns together a bit more.” whenever you feel like. Saturday 14th – Bring in your clean sneakers between The 2.1 kilometre cycle and walkway runs between Drain They cost $25 for a bag 10-11am and Emily Dot will paint pictures on them. Collect Road at Doyleston and Manse Road in Leeston and was built of 20 frozen unbaked them later in the week. Cost $10. by Leeston based Johnston Excavating and Drainage. It croissants. Sunday 15th –Glass Jewellery Workshop with Vanja Ven- relied on needing additional land from the main adjoining (Instructions on how to rooy of Roxtar Glass 2-3.30pm. Join Vanja to make your own properties to fit the pathway in alongside Leeston Road where there were a number of design challenges to over- proof and bake them will earrings and pendant or 2 pendants. Cost $65. be included.) Wednesday 18th -Have A Go Painting with acrylic, water- come. colour or pastels. 10am -2pm. Cost $10 for ages 13yrs and Council Transportation Asset Manager Andrew Mazey Orders will close older. All materials supplied. says the Council is excited to see the cycle and walkway 3pm Friday 20th No- Saturday 21st – Enamelling Demonstration with Karen open and adding to the strong network of cycleways across vember, with crois- Ellis: 11am – 2pm. Karen will demonstrate torch enamelling the district. sants to be collected to make jewellery. “We know people in Doyleston and Leeston have been from the school hall, Sunday 22nd 10am -4pm- Ceramic Demonstration with waiting patiently to enjoy this path. As a Council we’re keen 25 Hastings Street Blanche Fryer who will create native birds in ceramic. to support people in walking, cycling and being active and Southbridge, on Friday Bookings are essential for both the glass and painting this is another link in our chain of cycleways and walkways 4th December be- workshops and can be done by drop in or phone 027 820 that we are implementing to support that.” tween 3pm & 4pm. 3045 or email to [email protected] . So be sure to Please send an email to come in and join us this month. our Home and School com- Our featured art this month is a work in acrylic called “Elemental” by local artist Therese Ridden. As you know we mittee to order. have a wide range of artworks to suit all tastes and have hands@southbridge. laybuy available. We look forward to seeing you soon. school.nz Thank you for your support.

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A service technician is available 24hrs per day for callouts Please call 03 324 3880 after hours to be transferred to the technician on duty. 6 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 Kiwisaver, motor vehi- THE END OF 2020 IS NIGH cles, private superannua- TAKING ON A ROLE tion schemes and any- thing else which is capa- We are nearly at the trustees had no clear By crikey, our new Pedal their own beliefs and theo- end of another year and guidance on how the set- ble of ownership. When someone dies Tractor has proved to be ries about how the world what a year it has been. tlor wanted the trust man- super popular already and works and their place in it. We are witnessing the aged. The content of a without leaving a will we've only had it a week! As children set up role-play most contested election I memorandum of wishes is their estate will be admin- Its visited 2 families already scenarios, they demonstrate recall in the USA watching confidential between the istered under the rules of and has a waiting list of knowledge of various envi- two elderly polarising settlor and the trustees intestacy. In those cases more to visit. We were ronments. gladiators fighting it out and is now an important the next of kin will need super lucky to be sponsored By taking on characters in the public arena. Just trust document. to apply to the High Court by Drummond and Etheridge and developing themes for Letters of Administra- of Ashburton who supplied young children who are not how it will end is any- All trustees of trusts us with this awesome new one’s guess. It has been should ensure that they tion of the deceased’s yet able to internalise their estate. This is an expen- tractor and wee trailer So a thoughts to explain their interesting seeing how have and understand huge thank you to them. thinking can share their the constitutional US sys- copies of the core docu- sive process and takes much longer to have com- “Through pretend play, ideas. Not only do children tem works in a federal ments for the trust. children are enabled to try use more oral language government. Compare These include copies of pleted than would be the out actions and roles that during role play than in any that with our constitution the trust deed and any case if they had left a will. would be either impossible other activity, they also based on the Westminster variations of it, records of The Administration Act or dangerous in the real practice and imitate body style which works for us. trust property and assets, provides who is entitled world ..... Putting out feelers language, facial expression, Indeed it would be a sad liabilities, income and to inherit on an intestacy. into the future is a way of gesture, tone of voice, and day if the politicians here expenses, trustees’ deci- A surviving spouse is mapping out your own pos- accent, demonstrating a entitled to the personal sible lines of development, knowledge of differences were to be able to inter- sions, contracts, account- goals and ambitions” - Guy fere with the Courts’ pro- ing records, memorandum chattels, a legacy of between people. Role play $155,000.00 and 1/3 of Claxton reflects children’s under- cess. of wishes and any docu- Our tractors and other standing of similarities and Back in NZ we have ments necessary for the any remaining residue and the other 2/3 are for ride on toys are an age old differences between them- many matters to deal with running of the trust. favourite with our families selves and others, among before the year ends. The Trustees must also be the children of the de- here at Ellesmere Toy Li- families, communities and new Trusts Act comes into cognisant of the duties ceased. brary. They are great for traditions. full force at the end of and obligations of trus- There is much to be practicing big motor skills It is important to recog- January 2021 and it tees. It will not do for a reviewed over the next but there is also another nise that it takes purposeful makes radical changes to trustee to state that “he few weeks and decisions side to them. They also play for intellectual func- trust law as we have left the running of the made. 2021 will be here appeal to children's innate tions to fully develop, such known it over many trust to the settlor.” very soon. need to make sense of their as problem solving, making world through play as they rules, higher levels of atten- years. One of the major Setting up a trust does This article has been pre- recreate what they see and tion and imagination. Be- changes is that a Settlor not mean that the settlor pared by Bessie Paterson, a hear about in their daily cause children’s play is self- who sets up a trust can does not need to make a Partner at Ronald W Angland lives. directed — and therefore sign a Memorandum of Will. The trust deals only & Son, Lawyers, 2 Chapman Through re-enacting past meaningful and purposeful Wishes which sets out with the property which is Street, Leeston and present experiences or to them — they are highly how the Settlor wants the transferred to it and all engaging in role play, chil- motivated to maintain their trust to be administered property which is person- dren can make sense of engagement. their lives as well as form during his/her lifetime al to the settlor is dealt Cont. on next page. and what is to happen with by the settlor’s per- after the Settlor’s death. sonal representatives Up till now a Memoran- who are also known as dum of Wishes was not trustees. Personal as- binding on the trustees sets may include bank and in some cases the accounts, life insurance, Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 7 Cont. from previous COUNCIL DECISIONS out every six years. planned, but were not page The Representation properly transferred to Review Committee sought the Crown. This left issues Whether you call it pre- Clean bill of health bacteria in both the treat- the views of local around unclear ownership tend, role or imaginative for district’s drinking ment plants and reticula- play, the value and im- rūnanga and, during dis- and use and left proper- water tion. cussions with Mayor Sam ties without legal road portance of providing oppor- Selwyn’s drinking wa- For protozoa compli- tunities that will stretch Broughton, both Te Tau- access, which has limited ter has received a clean ance, eight schemes were mutu Rūnanga and Te options for subdivision children’s thinking, encour- bill of health for comply- not compliant for the full age them to collaborate, and Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga and growth of the town- explore what is is like to ing with drinking water year. These were indicated that they do not ship. walk in the ‘mental shoes‘ standards under the schemes that were being support the establishment The Council consulted Health Act. of other people are huge. upgraded during the year of a Māori Ward or Wards with Coalgate residents. The Council’s drinking or will be upgraded in the at the present time. Following that consulta- Come visit us at the water supplies were current financial year. tion, the Council decided Ellesmere Toy Library at passed as complying with Next steps to formally at the meeting to begin 184 High Street, green national drinking water No Māori Ward to be garages just as you are legalise Coalgate the process of claiming standards in all areas established for elec- roads the unformed roads under heading out of Leeston assessed by in the Minis- tions towards Southbridge. The Council has agreed the provisions of the Pub- try of Health annual com- Following discussions to take the next steps on lic Works Act 1981. This Look out for the signs. pliance report for the with local r nanga the Open Mondays 1.30 to ū legalising undedicated will allow it to then decide 2.30 pm. Saturdays 10- 2019/20 financial year, Council has agreed it will roads in Coalgate. the best use of the land 11.30 am. For more including bacteriological, not add a Māori Ward for Historically, these together with the commu- information contact Lisa protozoa and chemical the 2022 and 2025 local roads were laid out when nity. (Librarian) on 027 603 compliance. body elections. Coalgate was first 6873 or email The report, presented The Council is required ellesmeretoy- to Council at this week’s to consider [email protected], meeting, showed nitrate whether or not like us on Facebook or levels were below the to establish a visit our website maximum allowable lev- Māori Ward, https:// els in all schemes and prior to its ellesmeretoy- that all Council supplies representation library.mibase.co.nz/ understanding were fully compliant for review carried 8 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 NGAI TAHU TAKES COURT ACTION TO PROTECT PLANNING RULES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LAKES AND RIVERS AFFECT Ngāi Tahu has lodged a and the environment. PROPERTY VALUE statement of claim in the “This is also a matter of High Court at tribal survival – our Ngāi seeking recognition of its Tahu practice of mahinga The Selwyn District your neighbours’ land any rules that might allow rangatiratanga over the kai is dependent on council have notified a cannot be used in a way your neighbours to carry freshwater in the Ngāi healthy waterways. The new District Plan with that might reduce your out activities you disa- Tahu takiwā (area). Its current law is first in, first planning rules that gov- property values. This gree with is important to statement of claim is to served, leading to severe ern how we use our prop- might be looking at ensure you retain your address the ongoing deg- overallocation. It comes erties and what our changes to minimum allot- property values. It might radation of awa (rivers) from a perspective of neighbors can do on their ment sizes to see if there not be your current neigh- and moana (lakes) caused water as a resource to be properties. These permit- is now subdivision poten- bours you need to consid- by environmental mis- extracted, often well be- ted activities are intended tial, checking noise limits er, but what any new management. yond users’ needs. It does to ensure amenity values haven’t changed, or neighbour might do with a Kaiwhakahaere Lisa not put the science, or the are achieved within our checking to see what property. Tumahai says: “For gener- health of the waterways communities. The activi- types of extra buildings A district plan is de- ations we were excluded first and on which our own ties undertaken on your close to your boundary signed to be for the com- from our place as kaitiaki, health depends,” Dr Tau property or neighbouring can be constructed with- munity, and one of the guided by centuries of says. properties can influence out notifying you. The biggest challenges facing wisdom and knowledge “We have tried to en- the value of property. rules also address wheth- council is knowing what handed down by our tu- gage with the Crown on For instance, if you live er your neighbour is al- the community actually puna, in protecting the these issues without suc- in a residential zone it is lowed to run a small busi- thinks of the proposed health and quality of the cess. We agree with the expected that there will ness from their home such amended provisions. By wai (water). For too long, Waitangi Tribunal in its be a certain, relatively as a mechanics workshop making a submission you governments have talked freshwater inquiry stage 2 quiet level of noise when or a small gym training can help to shape the about addressing these report last year that pro- compared to living in a facility. These activities future of your community, issues but have made gress on the recognition business or commercial might impact on the value even if that is to just say piecemeal progress. That of our rights, responsibili- zone. This ensures you of your property. you think they got the mix is not enough. Now is the ties and obligations to enjoy your property and, If the rules proposed of permitted rules right time to act.” freshwater in our takiwā should you choose to sell, look favorable for im- for you. If you haven’t Ngāi Tūāhuriri Upoko now requires a test case will ensure this low ambi- proving the value of your already done so please Dr Te Maire Tau says: in the courts,” says Ms ent level of noise is a land a submission sup- check out the proposed “Successive governments Tumahai. selling point that im- porting the provisions will District plan and have a have mismanaged fresh- The case is brought by proves the value of your ensure council understand say here. https:// water. The results are 15 traditional Ngāi Tahu property. that this change is sup- yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz/ evident in the condition of leaders from across the So when a district plan ported by the community selwyndistrictplanreview rivers, lakes and streams takiwā, and Te Rūnanga o is prepared that seeks to and gives you an oppor- throughout Canterbury, Ngāi Tahu represented by rearrange the zones and tunity to say why you By Anna Bensemann Sen- Otago and Southland.” Kaiwhakahaere Lisa Tu- the rules that apply to support the rule if some- ior Planner, Baseline Ngāi Tahu seeks to mahai. each zone to achieve one else seeks to change Group, Ph 0800 BLG 123 compel the Crown to ad- “Ngāi Tahu views this better planning outcomes, the same rules through email [email protected] dress these issues in action as a matter of pub- there can be instances the plan change process. partnership with the iwi. lic good. We want to work where a landowner may Equally making a sub- Rangatiratanga over together with all South find their land is proposed mission to the district water means Ngāi Tahu Islanders to find solutions. to be rezoned, or the plan provisions opposing has rights, responsibili- The pollution affects us permitted rules applying ties and obligations relat- all. We have a generation to their land and their ing to the freshwater in of New Zealanders who neighbors’ land are differ- its takiwā, including do- have not been able to ent. The effect of this ing what it can to stop the swim in our rivers,” Ms might be positive for degradation of waterways Tumahai says. property values or they may allow for activities that are detrimental to the values that make your property a valuable piece of paradise. Checking the provisions of the proposed district plan will ensure your property can continue to be used for the purpose you wish, and also ensure Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 9 MAYOR RIDING FROM MOUNTAIN TO SEA FOR MEN’S HEALTH WHY IS HOLLY A SYMBOL OF CHRISTMAS?? Santa Claus. A big ol’ tion into sunshine and Selwyn Mayor Sam health has a huge impact for the environment”. red-and-white stocking spring. Roman citizens Broughton and local busi- on young men in our com- Sam and Phil’s cycle hung by the fire. Nativity festooned their houses ness owner Phil Dean will munity. Mental health is challenge will start in scenes. Most classic with garlands of ever- cycle 180 kilometres from not just about sufferers Rolleston aboard the icon- Christmas imagery is greens and tied cheery the mountains to the sea reaching out - it’s about ic TranzAlpine train, one pretty self-explanatory. holly clippings to the gifts for men’s health next mates and others pitching of the world’s great rail Then there’s the holly, they exchanged. week. in and asking if things are journeys, which will take genus Ilex, which found The Celtic peoples of Mayor Sam and Phil, okay.” them to Arthur’s its way onto holiday cards ancient Gaul saw great the owner of Robert Har- Pass. From there they’ll through a more circuitous magic in the holly’s bright ris Café in Rolleston, will The cycle challenge is stop in Flock Hill, Cass, route. "berries" (technically cycle across Selwyn from linking into Movember, Castle Hill, Springfield, Christmas is kind of the drupes) and shiny leaves. Arthur’s Pass to Taumutu the now world famous Sheffield, Darfield, new kid on the block as They wore holly wreaths on the shores of Te Wai- initiative designed to Rolleston, and Leeston far as holly symbolism is and sprigs to many sacred hora/Lake Ellesmere to promote awareness of before finishing up in concerned. The hardy rites and festivals and raise awareness of men’s men’s health issues and Taumutu. plant’s ability to stay viewed it as a form of health between 9-11 No- encourage men to live “We’d love some com- vibrant through the win- protection from evil spir- vember. healthy and fulfilling pany on their ride”, say ter made it a natural its. The journey will take lives. Sam and Phil. “If you can choice for pre-Christian Christianity’s spread them from the Arthur’s “We all make lifestyle join us for any part of our winter festivals. through what is now Eu- Pass National Park past choices and it’s those journey, even if it’s just The Roman feast of rope was slow and compli- the majestic limestone choices that can make a for a couple of miles, it Saturnalia, celebrated at cated. It was hardly a one- formations at Kura huge difference in how would be great to see the darkest time of the Tawhiti/Castle Hill, across we go, eating well, drink- you.” year, celebrated the god the patchwork of Selwyn’s ing less and getting out. To follow progress and of agriculture, creation, Cont. on page 13 farming heartland to the These are the key ingre- find out where you can and time, and the transi- shores of the Te Waihora/ dients in keeping in good join the ride go to Sam’s Lake Ellesmere, the home mental and physical Facebook page https:// of Te Taumutu Rūnanga. shape,” Sam adds. m.facebook.com/ Sam says men’s heath Sam is being joined on SamforSelwyn/, or call the is in a difficult place, with the ride by Phil Dean who support team on 027 266 men dying on average six is sponsoring the event. 0753. years earlier than wom- “I’m delighted to be able Sam and Phil are also en. “And that’s largely for to support this event and joining forces with a sev- preventable reasons. Men even more thrilled to be en-man team from Selwyn simply don’t go to the taking part,” Phil says. District Council who are doctor as often as women As well as raising taking part in Movember. - this challenge is about awareness of men’s The ‘SDC Slugs’ will be raising awareness of the health the team are keen growing their moustaches issues that men should be to promote alternative for charity. If you would thinking about and show- transport so have decided like to support Sam and ing that taking regular to cover the distance men’s health you can exercise can be fun as using electric bikes. donate at the SDC Slugs well as lifesaving.” “Investing in Selwyn’s page https:// Sam also wants to en- cycleways is a fundamen- movember.com/t/sdc- courage men to under- tal part of our plan. We’re slugs?mc=1. stand the health challeng- making the connections es that they might face between our towns safer and to encourage them and more accessible, so reach out for help. that people can ditch the “Prostate and testicular car and take their bike to cancer are key issues work or play,” says Sam. facing all men, but mental “Good for you and good 10 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 ELLESMERE COLLEGE ARTS AND CULTURAL AWARD WINNERS

The Ellesmere College Art & Cultural Awards night was held Tuesday the 27 October. There was an impressive number of students honoured for their achieve- ments over the year. Below is a list of the major Prize winners.

Kaitataki wahine Taonga For a female student who demonstrates leadership in kapa haka, a role model to younger females. Is willing to take up other roles within Kapa Haka Emily Goodwin

Katataki tane Taonga A male student who demonstrates te ihi, te wehi, te wana, in haka, his is the charisma, fear and excitement. These three qualities are the essence of a great haka. This student also is able to take up other roles within kapa haka. Shannon Bright

Junior Arts Cup Award to a student in Year 7/8 showing outstanding talent in the Arts. Amber Faulkner

The Wakelin Arts Cup Year 9/10 student showing outstanding talent in the Arts. Ursula Oxley

Hole Family Music Award Contribution to school music Emma Johnson

The Faass Trophy Commitment and dedication to the arts Amber Dann

Nicola Jones Kamana Cup A Visual Arts student who has produce an outstanding performance in visual arts. Jodi Galt

Photolife Photography Award Achievement in all Art Mediums Jasmine Ryan

United Building Society Art A student who has displayed a special interest or talent in the arts and culture Emily Goodwin and Culture

Ellesmere Camera Club Trophy For excellence in photography Olivia Gregg

Year 7 & 8 speech cup Fred Michael

Dawson Trophy Public Speaking Shows outstanding skills during a College speech event or competition, Inaki Cepeda Rios or dramatic performance.

Tupu tino Award -Visual Art Awarded to a senior student who has shown outstanding growth in a given field of the Arts. Kira MacKay

Tupu tino Award - Music Awarded to a senior student who has shown outstandng growth in a given field of the Arts. Kade Howlett

Tupu tino Award - Drama Awarded to a senior student who has shown outstanding growth in a given field of the Arts. Geena Knighton

Cultural Blue Music Emma Johnson

Bar to the Blue Music Gavin Fleener

Wakelin Dux Artium Gavin Fleener

Above photos from left to right: Catherine Harper, Emma Johnson, Gavin Fleener and Sam Scott Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 11 ELLESMERE COLLEGE ARTS AND CULTURAL AWARD WINNERS

Following on closely on Thursday 29th October the College also celebrated the sporting achievements of the students with the annual Sports Awards. As with the Arts and Cultural Awards there was a large number of students who were acknowledged for their outstanding performances over the year. These are all listed in the annual school magazine. However the major winners were:

(Sports Colour -) Kōtuku Award Rose Bowden Equestrian - NZ Nationals Championship-Show Hunter 2nd Clausens Senior Fair Play Trophy. Emma Johnson Junior Fair Play Trophy. Honor Barnett Blanchett Trophy – Single Best Performance. Catherine Harper, Shooting high performance Stephanie Allen Memorial Trophy. Taylor Jordan-Galbraith and Shannon Bright Atkins ‘All Round’ Trophy Charlie Robinson Knops Dux Ludorum Emma Johnson

BLUES AWARDS FOR SPORTING EXCELLENCE Sports Bar to the Blue This is awarded to a student who has further advanced their outstanding talent and commitment in their given field in sports. It recognises outstanding achievement in sport and the student has to have met performance and sportsmanship guidelines that have been established for each code.

Catherine Harper Shooting - High Performance at South Islands and National Competitions

Margarida Dias Football - Mainland Pride Senior Women’s Team

Samuel Scott Rugby-NZ Barbarians Junior Crusaders Selection

Photos above from left to right: Honor Barnett, Charlie Robinson, Inaki Cepeda Rios, and Fred Michaels Below from left to right: Taylor Shannon Bright and Jordan Galbraith. Shannon Bright and Emily Goodwin. 12 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 13 Cont. from page 9 LEESTON BOWLS ELLESMERE GOLF CLUB SUB-CENTRE shot, all-or-nothing takeo- Twilight 3rd Novem- lot, 3rd Gordon Purrit 37, ver; few people are eager Chatterton Cup Round 2 24/10/20 ber Quota Game 4th Ian Connor 37, 5th to give up their way of Lincoln 3; 6 v Lincoln 2; 2 2; 0 v Akaroa 2; 8 life. Instead, missionaries Dia/Harbour 4 v Lincoln 4; 4 Southbridge 2 v Lincoln 1; 6 1st Bevin Jones 23, 2nd Ron Fabian 37, 6th Paul in many areas had more Akaroa 1; 6 v Tai Tapu 1; 2 Leeston 2; 5 v Leeston 1; 3 Mike Leigh 22, 3rd Gareth Ward 36, 7th Bob Neil 36, luck blending their mes- Milton 21.5, 4th Christian 8th Dave Tilson 36 sages with existing local Rooster Round 1 24/10/20 Dobson 19 Nearest the Pins - #2 traditions and beliefs. Tai Tapu 4 v Leeston 2 Lincoln 1; 6 v Lincoln 3; 0 Nearest the Pin #2 Ray Anderson, #9 Dave Holly and decorated trees Dunsandel 1; 4 v Dunsandel 2; 2 Southbridge 0 v Lincoln 2; Tony Poole Tilson, #11 Dan O’Keefe, 6 #14 Ron Fabian were used symbolically Saturday 31th Octo- Twos – Ron Fabian, Jane by new Christians, just as Ellesmere Cup Round 4 27/10/20 ber Stroke Pangborn they’d been used in their Lincoln 2; 25 v Tai Tapu 17 Lincoln 3; 12 v Leeston 1; 17 Senior Men - 1st Grae- pagan days. Lincoln 4; 18 v Akaroa 16 Lincoln 1; by default Dia/Harbour me Barr nett 66, 2nd Twilight – Tuesday Today, some people Leeston 2; Bye associate the holly bush Bruce McMillan 68 OCB, 27th October Teams not with the story of Je- Chatterton Cup 31/10 Rooster 31/10 3rd George Williams 68 Stableford Eclectic sus’s birth but with his Lincoln 3; 8 v Tai Tapu 2; 0 d/f Lincoln 3; 0 v Southbridge; 6 Junior Men – 1st Nigel (Best Two Scores each death, comparing the Lincoln 2; 4 v Lincoln 1; 4 Lincoln 2; 6 v Tai Tapu; 0 Barrett 67, 2nd Terry Hole) plant’s prickly leaves to a Leeston 1; 6 v Akaroa 2; 2 Leeston; 6 v Dunsandel 1; 0 Gibson 69 1st Sue Davies, Tommy crown of thorns and the Lincoln 4; 2 v Tai Tapu 1; 6 Dunsandel 2; 0 v Lincoln 1; 6 Women – 1st Noea Har- Davies, Alwyn Chapman, Dia/Harbour 8 v Southbridge 0 d/f rison 68, 2nd Tracey Hou- Russell Chapman 48 berries to drops of blood. Leeston 2; 2 v Akaroa 1; 6 ston 71 points But most people just Nearest the pin #2 2nd Steve Vivian, Gary enjoy it because it’s James Cochrane, #14 Bill McGregor, Pat McEvedy, cheerful, picturesque, and Ellesmere Cup Points as @ 27/10 - Chatterton Cup Points as @ 31/10 riotously alive at a time Whelan Santos Cervantes 45 when the rest of the Akaroa 1 wins Akaroa 1 14 Points Twos – James Cochrane, Nearest the pin #9 world seems to be still Dia/Harbour 0 Akaroa 2 16 Graeme Barr, Geoff Wylie Steve Vivian and asleep. Leeston 1 4 Dia/Harbour 18 Leeston 2 1 Leeston 1 11 Watering Tournament Lincoln 1 4 Leeston 2 9 28th October Stable- NOTE: Holly is as poison- Lincoln 2 1 Lincoln 1 17 ford The Ellesmere Echo ous as it is pretty. Please Lincoln 3 1 Lincoln 2 8 keep it away from your 0-14 Grade – 1st Jack Ph: 741-2206 Lincoln 4 4 Lincoln 3 20 Kingi-Hazel 41, 2nd Rus- kids and pets. Tai Tapu 0 Lincoln 4 12 Mob: 021 1093470 Southbridge 8 sell McGregor 40 by lot Tai Tapu 1 10 3rd Mike Steed 40, 4th Jon Email: theelles- Tai Tapu 2 1 Berry 40, 5th Dan O’Keefe [email protected] 39, 6th Scott Ward 37, 7th For all your advertising B Docherty 36, 8th Paul and community news Snape 36

15-36 Grade – 1st Gra- ham Sweetman 38, 2nd Gavin Walkinshaw 37 by 14 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 PUBLIC EVENTS SUDOKU Ellesmere Historical Society 6 3

‘Local Tour’ – Fisherman’s Point Taumutu, 4 8 and surrounds. 1 4 Sunday 29th November 2020. 8 3 2 Meet Leeston RSA carpark 1.00pm. More information next 1 3 6 9 5 issue. Contact Stuart Brannigan 8 9 2 5 6 3242751

Drury Lane Theatre 5 1 3 164 Whincops Rd Halswell 4 8 RICHARD HORE QSM & guest artists playing organ & piano 9 2 1 3 5 8 Sunday 29th November 2:00-4:00pm. Suggested donation of $20 per person. Proceeds to CANTERBURY ST MARK’S CHRISTMAS FAIR Solution for last issue’s Sudoku CHARITY HOSPITAL Saturday 28th November TRUST Sedgemere Hall 1:30pm Father Christmas is due to arrive at 2:00pm The Ellesmere Echo Usual stalls of produce, plants, cakes, Ph: 741-2206 white elephant and sweets. Mob: 021 1093470 Raffles, Games & Bouncy castle Continuous afternoon tea and pony Email: theelles- rides. [email protected] For all your advertising Your help or goods would be appreciated and community news See you there!!!

Contact Jenny Greenwood Ph 3242569 or Margaret Howson Ph 3243656 This advert has been kindly sponsored by Johnston Civil Ltd Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 15 FLOWERS & GIFTS FOR SALE ~ FOR SALE ~ FOR SALE Plants: Arriving daily at DELIVERING NOW Leeston Hammer Ellesmere Lions Pea Straw Hardware Ph 3243559 NOW AVAILABLE - We deliver Small Bales - $6:00, Reiki Treatment: For Medium Squares - (Equiv 10 small bales) $50 Women’s Health & Wellbe- Contact Alex Heyward Ph (03) 3244094 ing Ph 0273665191 for appt.

GLADFIELD STOCK FEED - $10 per bag (approx 17kg) AGM Suitable for calves, horses, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, chickens and sheep. Made from raw barley, crushed malt screenings and molasses. Pickup Dunsandel Contact 03 325 4447 or [email protected] No eftpos facilities available NEW SERVICE FOR FARMERS SOUTHBRIDGE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB DISC brakes - we can Lawn Care: Come and NOTICE OF AGM BRIDGESTONE TYRE CENTRE LEESTON machine your discs on or off see us for all your lawn care WEDNESDAY 25th ON FARM TYRE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE the car. Also 4WDs. requirements at Leeston NOVEMBER 2020 Jack’s Service Centre (2011) Hammer Hardware 8.00PM Ph 03) 3243709 Ltd. Ph 324 3903 Ph 3243559 Conditions Apply Southbridge Rugby Football www.jacksservicecentre.co. Club nz LPG - We also fill LPG bot- All Welcome

REGISTERED FINCANCIAL ADVICE tles - Primus, 9kg, 45kg & General Business must be DMC Stranded Cotton Em- Forklift bottles. And fill all submitted in advance to broidery Threads. $1.80ea vehicles. below email REMEMBER THE COFFEE’S ON SHARON. available at Little Boutique Jack’s Service Centre [email protected] JUST GIVE HER A CALL. Leeston Ph 0272287641 (2011) Ltd Ph 3243-903 www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz GREAT VARIETY of wool Southbridge Netball and yarns at Little Boutique, MOSS KILL & PROOFING, Club Leeston. Ph Christine call Arthurs 03 347 2635, Notice of AGM 027 228 7641 sales@arthursroofandprop Friday 27th November 2020 erty.co.nz 7pm Southbridge Hotel Please forward any FOR SALE apologies to secretary Southbridgenetball@ yahoo.co.nz SITUATION VACANT SALE BY TENDER 2 bedroom flat. 6B D’Arcy St. Leeston * Internal garage There will be a short Full Time fixed term Job Vacancy * Carport Special General Meeting Lill Farms Ltd * Lockable shed on Monday 30th November * Glasshouse at 7pm for the Require a keen person to help out with our harvest and * Veg garden Friends of Ellesmere contracting business. We are based between Leeston & * Heat pump Hospital. Southbridge. * Heat pimp The meeting will be held at * Very tidy the Selwyn Heritage Must have machinery experience and be prepared to work * Lim report available Centre. long hours when required. Highest or Any Tender Not Necessarily Accepted Start Mid December till approx end April. Tenders close 25th November 2020 Ph 0274352699 Please contact Aaron 0274766871 16 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 29th October 2020 GRAPHIC DESIGNER

PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

CATTERY FIREWOOD

Wednesdays DRY FIREWOOD FOR SALE 10:30am - 12 noon Blue Gum At the Station “The purrfect holiday home for your feline friend” 3 Station St, Leeston Ruth Cox Macrocarpa (except holidays) Director/Owner Old Man Pine $3/family, 1st session free Tel: 03 329 1796 Oregon Space available - Mob: 021 115 0122 Log Burner Mix no waiting list www.selwyncattery.co.nz 746 Leeston Rd 3, 6 or 9cu.m deliveries New Members [email protected] Phone 329 7066 or 027 224 3301 Welcome! Thursday 29th October 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 17 HEALTH & WELLBEING BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY SERVICES

ELLESMERE FOODBANK Phone Leonie 3243-576 The Shed Good used clothing. Behind the Co-operating church, St David’s Leeston (Fund raising for world mission projects)

“If the flags are out then we are open.”

HAIR STUDIO

PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVE EXPLORERS - LEESTON Open Mon - Sat “OFFERING QUALITY CARE AND Late Nights, EDUCATION TO CHILDREN UNDER 5” Tues, Wed & OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7.00am ~ 5.30pm Thurs LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE PANEL BEATING & PAINTING UNDER 3s AND OVER 3s QUALIFIED TEACHERS 20 Leeston Lake Road. Leeston. All enquiries to - Tania McMahon 324 4115

MUSIC TUITION

PIANO LESSONS Children and Adults Ph: Kate on 324 3735 027 426 1988 [email protected] FOR HIRE CHILLER TRAILER $50 per day PAINTING & DECORATING Phone 324 2642

Vintage Caravan Bar Born to Serve since 1985 “She loves a good party, and come fully equipped with every- thing you will need to serve and impress your guests”

The Thirsty Caravan is a 1985 Oxford caravan that has been lovingly transformed into a boutique pop-up bar. For bookings contact: Brenton Connell - 022 188 1988 Email: [email protected] www.thethirstycaravan.co.nz 18 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020 CONTRACTING ~ CONTRACTING ~ CONTRACTING

PLUMBERS

YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER

BEAUTICIAN

Southern Belle Beauty 12 Cryers Road For all your beauty needs. “Because we all deserve to feel beautiful.” Phone Charlotte 0220676646 Thursday 12th November 2020 THE ELLESMERE ECHO 19 ELECTRICIAL SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS NAIRN ELECTRICAL SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS Ellesmere Window Cleaning Upstairs - Downstairs - In and Out Residential - Commercial - Out and About Whatever you need we can sort you out Also now - Spider Proofing Exterior and Interior Ph 3243-227 Grant 027 221 5060 or Penny 027 895 5943

No Mess Charlie Ltd “Let me do the work for you” Water Blasting, General Maintenance & Handyman Services.

Selwyn Based Mike Henry 021 178 3854 [email protected]

Contractors - Farms - Businesses - Schools - Residents For all Testing and Tagging requirements Maree & Murray Lemon 021 0234 5252 [email protected]

GLASS & GLAZING

REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN

MOTOR MECHANIC

For all your glass requirements Hamish Johnson 0212340984 Carrs Chimney Cleaning [email protected] Servicing the Selwyn district. FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING REQUIREMENTS Phone Rodney on 033242999 and leave a message. ~ WOF Safety Inspections FRUIT & VEGE ~ Full Mechanical Repairs ~ Servicing & Warranty Servicing ~ Tyres SPOUTING SYSTEMS ~ Batteries

PHONE 324 3378 ~ 18 Station Street. Leeston [email protected]

Your Local Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Store Summer Hours www.jacksservicecentre.co.nz Petrol & Diesel Servicing Monday to Friday 3D Camera Wheel Aligment 8:30am to 6pm Computer Fault Scanning Courtesy Cars - Pick up & drop off in Leeston available Saturday WOF Safety Inspection 8:30am to 5pm Tyres Sunday Batteries LPG refills 11am to 5pm Service & Repair of Air Conditioning  110 High Street. Leeston 20 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Thursday 12th November 2020