News Published by Rakaia Community Association, Acton Centre, Rakaia. Published: Fortnightly: Deadline for news: 10.00am MONDAY Phone: (03) 303 5163 Mobile: 027 555 00 21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RakaiaNews Email: [email protected] www.rakaia.co.nz Thursday 6 April 2017 Issue 479 Brighter Look at Chertsey School Chertsey School has started the new school year with a brighter Tayla, a Year 5 student, explains the process “First we had to look. The senior students of Chertsey School worked hard smash the tiles that we needed and we had to place them on top to design and create new mosaic panels for the front of the of glue after we knew where we wanted them to go. We had to classroom building. share and take turns of smashing and cutting the tiles. After that we had to put grout over top.” The panels, made completely of tiles, were put up early this year. The students The murals have given the students were asked to think about what a sense of belonging to their school, represented and Chertsey. community and to New Zealand, as Working in groups, the students shared well as brightening up the red brick, ideas, discussed and planned their otherwise plain, school building. designs. “The murals are about where we came “We designed the murals in groups and from and the places we love,“ says shared ideas about what we could do Rhiannan a Year 5 student. which represented New Zealand and Chertsey is a small rural school with a Chertsey, “ says Gabby a Year 5 Student. roll of 28 pupils. The school provides After the designs were planned, the excellent educational opportunities groups worked to make their ideas for students and has a real family a reality. A lot of hard work and atmosphere. The mosaic panels just add motivation were needed to get the to the idyllic country setting we have out amazing final results. here in Chertsey. Why would you want to live anywhere else?

This mural represents the mountains, a farm with a river going through the middle and a hot air balloon in the sky – important parts of the and what we can see in New Zealand.

This mural represents a pokutakawa tree, This mural represents a Tongan turtle, the kiwi and a koru as they are all things which ocean and a rainbow – these are things are important to New Zealand. important to us at Chertsey. Rakaia News Issue 479 - 6 April 2017

Ramblings from the Editor Hello readers. Prior to the Monday, I would have spent a substantial amount of time preparing and completing as much as I can of that issue. A great man called Donald (no, not that Donald) once said: On the Monday, I continue working on the Rakaia News, having started at 8am on Sunday and, if I am lucky, I am finished before “When the evening comes, prepare yourself for the morrow 7pm on Monday. The proofreaders are contacted and they “~Donald Pillai. complete their task by the following morning. On the Tuesday This leads into what I want to talk about today - punctuality my day starts before 8am making all the changes suggested by and meeting deadlines. the proofreaders. And then before 11am on the Tuesday the Rakaia News is with the printers. I often ask myself, are punctuality and achieving deadlines such old fashioned ideals? When advised that something has As you can see, there is not much wriggle room for late to be somewhere by a certain time, does anyone care or even contributions or emails from contributors saying they won’t be try to meet the advised time frame? Or is the thought process able to provide what they have already said they would. ‘oh, it is just getting information into the Rakaia News’? Are So, to that end, I will have to insist on the 10am deadline. If contributors telling me that my time is of less importance than I don’t have your contributions by 10am and I have had no theirs? Am I too nice and accommodating for people, allowing contact from you, then I will assume you will not be providing them to be late once, and the contributor then deciding that anything for that issue of the Rakaia News. This also includes this is the new normal? my regular contributors, most of whom already meet the We all have busy lives but lately some of the contributors are deadlines set and contact me if they are going to be late. To the giving zero communication on Mondays, some contributions readers, I apologise if this has any effect on future issues of the are being received later and later and sometimes people are Rakaia News, with missing reports, but a deadline is a full stop cancelling after afternoon tea has been and gone. for when contributions are accepted.

For readers who don’t know, the Rakaia News deadlines are Be like the Donald (Pillai) and prepare early! always Mondays at 10am once a fortnight. For my regular Linda Hammerich contributors, I send out a reminder email on the Thursday Rakaia News before the Monday deadline. (If you wish to be included in this reminder group, email me requesting to be added.)

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Influenza – “The Flu” Key Messages Influenza is caused by different strains of • Around one in four Kiwis is infected with influenza viruses. Symptoms may vary with age, immune influenza each year. Many won’t feel sick at all, status and general health of the individual and include cough, but can still pass it on to others. Getting an sore throat, muscle aches, fever and severe fatigue. The fever influenza vaccination before winter offers you and body aches may last for two weeks or more. and others the best protection. • Pregnant women and their babies can suffer The virus is transmitted among people by direct contact, serious consequences as a result of influenza. touching contaminated objects or by the inhalation of aerosols containing the virus, therefore thorough hand-washing is • Older people and people with certain medical an important preventative measure. People with or without conditions are more likely to have medical symptoms can transmit the virus. Healthy adults with influenza complications from influenza. are infectious for up to five days and children for up to two • Influenza is a serious illness which can put weeks. Extended periods in an enclosed, poorly ventilated anyone in hospital or even kill them, including space with an infected person increases the chances of acquiring young and healthy people. infection. • Influenza vaccination is safe, effective and cannot give you the “flu”. The influenza vaccine is funded for certain groups of people who are considered to be at greater risk of complications from The Rakaia Medical Centre is open: influenza. The vaccine is recommended (although not funded) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to reduce the risk of spread of the disease, for those who are 8:30am – 5:00pm in close contact with individuals at high risk of complications. Tuesday Eligibility Criteria are: 8:30am – 8:00pm • Pregnant women (any trimester) Address: 30 Elizabeth Ave, Rakaia • Anyone under 65 years with any of the eligible Telephone: (03)303 5002 medical conditions Fax: (03)303 5004 • Anyone over 65 years of age. Email: [email protected]

The best time for vaccination is prior to influenza entering the community, before the start of the winter season. However influenza vaccinations can be given when influenza virus STEADY AS YOU GO activity has been identified as protective antibody levels can Exercises for Everyone develop from 4 days after vaccination. The funded programme starts from early March and continues until 31 December. Supporting, Balance, Strengthening bones Eye exercises, walking skills plus others. Annual influenza vaccination is required for two important reasons Wednesday, 12 April • Protection lessens over time Tuesday, 18 April at 1.00pm • The circulating influenza strains change each year $2.00 for the hour and may not have been included in the previous year’s vaccine. St. Andrew’s Church Hall Come and enjoy the benefits of gentle exercises.

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Health Alternatives From Your Garden Peppermint oil is derived from the peppermint plant -- a cross In addition, peppermint oil vapor is sometimes inhaled to treat between water mint and spearmint -- that thrives in Europe symptoms of colds and coughs. and North America. Benefits of Peppermint Oil Peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring in foods Several studies suggest that enteric-coated peppermint oil and beverages and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. capsules -- which allow the oil to pass through the stomach so Peppermint oil also is used for a variety of health conditions it can dissolve in the intestines -- may help relieve common and can be taken orally in dietary supplements or topically as a symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain, skin cream or ointment. bloating, and gas. Non-enteric coated forms of peppermint oil, Some evidence suggests that peppermint oil may help relieve however, actually may cause or worsen heartburn and nausea. symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion. But Preliminary studies also suggest that dietary supplements despite promising research, there is no clear-cut evidence to containing a combination of peppermint oil and caraway oil support its use for other health conditions. may help relieve indigestion. When used as directed, dietary supplements and skin Side Effects of Peppermint Oil preparations containing peppermint oil are likely safe for most adults. In most adults, the small doses of peppermint oil contained in dietary supplements and skin preparations appear to be safe. Peppermint oil may cause side effects such as heartburn and it Pregnant and breastfeeding women, however, should avoid may interact with certain medications. Talk to your health care such products because little is known about their safety during provider before using peppermint oil. pregnancy and lactation. Medicinal Uses of Peppermint Oil Possible side effects of peppermint oil include: In dietary supplements, peppermint oil has been tried for a • Heartburn variety of digestive problems including: • Allergic reactions such as flushing, headache, and • Irritable bowel syndrome mouth sores • Indigestion • Anal burning during bouts of diarrhea • Heartburn Possible Drug Interactions With Peppermint Oil Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used Before taking peppermint oil, discuss the risks and benefits with by some people for the following conditions, although there is your health care provider. Some supplements can interact with no clear evidence that they are helpful: medicine. Interactions can be harmful or make medications • Nausea not work as they should. • Vomiting • Morning sickness Be cautious about combining peppermint oil with certain • Cramps of the upper gastrointestinal tract and bile drugs because it may inhibit the body’s ability to metabolize ducts the drugs and increase the risk of side effects. • Diarrhea source: www.webmd.com • Bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine • Gas • Colds HUNDREDS OF TOYS FOR AGES 0-6 • Coughs • Inflammation of the mouth and throat • Sinus and respiratory infections COME AND JOIN US AT THE RAKAIA TOY LIBRARY • Menstrual problems New Opening Hours commencing Saturday, 1 April • Liver and gallbladder problems 1st Wednesday of every month 3:30pm - 4:30pm Skin preparations containing peppermint oil are used by some Every Saturday 9:30am - 10:30am people for the following conditions, although, again, there is no Rakaia Presbyterian Church Hall, clear evidence that they are helpful: cnr State Highway 1 and Bowen Street • Headache • Muscle pain • Nerve pain LOGFIRE INSTALLATIONS • Toothache • Inflammation of the mouth • Joint conditions Showerdomes • Itchiness • Allergic rash Tiling • Repelling mosquitoes Adrians Building Services - (03)324 3125 Locally based, NZ Home Heating Installer 10+ years www.rakaia.co.nz/rakaianews Page 4 Rakaia News Issue 479 - 6 April 2017

went up, down and around and then back out to them. Anita and Bas were sitting at a table trying to put shapes into their right areas, and Gabi was with the children in the construction We had a brilliant trip to a couple of weeks ago, area. When you are in this area you have to wear a hard hat. which has become an annual event. We went to the Science Alive, Ellie was in her element, driving the crane, picking up big blocks Kids under 5 Fest. Would highly recommend this to you all. It is a and swinging them around to another area. Gabi then took Oli busy place, so when we arrived we sat down and had some kai, and and Jaxon to another area - a triangle of metal they had to climb looked at what the other children underneath and inside with a mirror on each side. were up to. When they looked through the mirror they could see themselves heaps of times. Fun! With tummies fuelled, away we went. Layla, who loves her little pony, was Billie and Shae were standing at the sand table. taken to the animal section. There Two turntables were slowly going around and they she was able to pat an alpaca, and could sprinkle sand on them and use a rake to make a little pony with a mane coloured patterns. It was a very calming thing to do in such a in pink and blue. Beautiful! Along busy place. There was so much to see and do, all to came Oli, and they were given a do with science. miniature leaf rake, and were able Connor and Will dressed up as spacemen and went to scratch the tummy of a kunekune into the tent with lights, it looked just like space! pig. The piggy loved it and rolled Josh sat on the little train with air being blown out of over, just like a dog, to have his body its smoke stack. There was a beach ball being held scratched. up in the air, and the wind was blowing onto Josh’s I spied David and Jackson at the face as well. His hair was going all over the place. wind pipes - a set of pipes gpiong in Such a fun morning for Marco and little Ben as well, different directions. They put a ball as they walked around with Mum, discovering and in one end and shut doors to make playing with all the fun things. the ball go through pipes - which Back at playcentre last week, we tried to recreate the ball being held up with air. We found our beach ball and blew air from a hair dryer through a cylinder. The ball wobbled but didn’t float. We then got a couple of ping pong balls. Both were put into the cylinder. The first one popped out and dropped to the floor, but the second one was held up by the air just above the top of the cylinder. Yeah! We did it! There are lots of fun things going on at playcentre, and if you would like to join us, we are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9:00am to 11:30am. 18 Mackie Street is where you will find us. Cheerio for now. Mrs H.

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Lauriston School Happenings “We have watched the butterflies dry their wings and stretch Flitter, Flutter Butterflies them when they are coming out of their cocoon.” – Isobel

Over the past few weeks we have been “The butterflies took a long time to dry their wings in the sun using our detective eyes and observing what has been happening before they could fly.” –Charlie on the giant swan plant outside our Mt Peel classroom. “I liked watching the butterflies fly away.” Genevieve– We have learnt lots about caterpillars and butterflies, carried out some beautiful art work and written lots “We painted butterflies using lots of colours. of wonderful stories. We put the butterflies on the wall.” –Irish

Here is what we have seen or learnt about “The butterflies landed on my shoulders and butterflies: knee.” – Levi

“I have enjoyed watching the butterflies fly “I have learnt that you can tell if a monarch around the turf.” – Charlie butterfly is a boy or a girl, by looking to see if it has a dot on its wing. We have got boy “I saved a butterfly when it fell off the swan butterflies and girl butterflies. We also learnt plant. I saved its life from getting run over by that the special word for boys and girls is a scooter.” - Henrietta male and female.

“I liked it when the butterfly flew and landed “We made funky caterpillars using repeating on my shorts, it was funny, I think it liked patterns.” – Livi the colours.” – Willow “I liked writing stories about the butterflies.” “We had branches with cocoons on inside – Will the class. The butterflies came out of the cocoon. We watched it.” – Alicia “The caterpillars started off really little and got bigger and bigger each day.” – Finnian “I liked the way the real butterfly landed on Levi’s shoulder, he said it tickled.” – Raffia. “It was very exciting watching the caterpillars change into cocoons, they wiggled in.” - Noah

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Councillor’s Comment It seems topical, as I watch the news this morning, that the Christchurch City Council has decided to subsidise it’s Learn to Swim programme in its publicly-owned pools, as this was raised by Cr Stuart Wilson and supported by me at a recent council budget workshop. This was, however, not adopted because we had to keep the rates as low as possible but maybe central government might have a change of policy and be able to put a little aside for swim programmes in the future .Our asset managers, who run these community facilities, are expected to run them as businesses with costs kept to a minimum while maintaining maximum income and providing the you, the public, with the best service possible. It seems volunteering is alive and well in Mid-Canterbury. This community could not survive without the help of those who give of their time and money to help others in so many different ways: whether it be sorting the recycling rubbish on Saturday mornings at the local resource recovery park; or after-work coaching the many different sports groups we have in our area; or maybe it’s off to committee meetings at nights to run some of the local clubs and schools or even helping that aged person down the road. Volunteering is everywhere and our volunteers are often the unsung heroes of our community - some give a lot, some give a little, all I ask is that you give something! Mark Malcolm Eastern Ward Councillor

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Diamond Painters and Decorators Ltd Quality interior and exterior Rakaia Police Report painting and decorating INCIDENTS: • Wallpapering • Airless spraying • Water blasting • Residential & small commericial STOLEN VEHICLES: A 15-year-old male is being spoken to • Roof painting • Free no obligation quotes by police after a stolen Subaru Legacy was abandoned on State Highway One near Main Rakaia Road on Saturday, 25 March Phone Duncan 027 370 2453 home 03 307 8245 and a 49-year-old Christchurch male is being spoken to after a email: [email protected] Mazda 121 was located just south of Chertsey. BURGLARIES: A 2007 Suzuki DZR400 Farm Bike coloured yellow was stolen from a Mainwarings Road address between Friday, 24 and Tuesday, 28 of March and a Stihl Chainsaw with 20-inch bar was stolen from the back of a vehicle at an Acton Fire Call Outs Road address between Thursday, 30 March and Sunday, 2 April. 20-Mar 10:27 PM Tanker assist Methven Police are interested in any sightings of a small white truck and 24-Mar 5:12 PM Smoke in House Rakaia grey sedan driving around the Acton Road/Awaroa School 27-Mar 8:47 AM Medical First Response Rakaia Road area between Thursday, 30 March and Sunday, 2 April. 31-Mar 5:02 AM Alarm Activation Rakaia In light of the recent thefts in the area it is requested that any 31-Mar 10:26 AM Medical First Response Rakaia suspicious vehicles or activity be reported to police. Don’t 2-Apr 4:00 PM Medical First Response Rakaia hesitate to call *555 if you have a mobile phone or 111 if the Tyrone Burrowes matter is urgent or happening right there and then. C.F.O My email address is [email protected] and my mobile number is 021 191 2361. Alternatively you can phone 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers to be completely anonymous. Message from the Fire Brigade Aaron Tapp Rakaia Police Ph: 302 7009

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International Trade Key To Our Success

New Zealand is fundamentally a trading strategy – Trade Agenda 2030. This strategy sets the direction nation and our broad international trade of our trade policy for the next 10 to 15 years. ties are part of the reason why our economy Under Trade Agenda 2030 we’ve set the ambitious goal of having is doing so well today. Trade is a key factor free trade agreements cover 90 per cent of New Zealand’s goods why New Zealand is growing more strongly than most other exports by 2030, up from 53 per cent today. developed countries, why the average wage is up 26 per cent since 2008 and why over 370,000 jobs have been created for Trade Agenda 2030 will be supported by $91.3 million of new Kiwi workers since the height of the global financial crisis. funding over four years. This funding will go towards forging new trade agreements, maximising the benefits of existing ones, Our trading relationships are also the reason that the cost establishing new diplomatic posts in Dublin and Sri Lanka and of living here remains historically low, with things like cars, supporting Kiwi exporters to enter new markets. appliances and cell phones becoming more affordable. In order to minimise impacts from the constantly changing However it is important that we do not take our current trading dynamics of global trade, it is important that we are not too position for granted. To ensure we remain successful as a nation reliant on any one sector. For this reason we will continue we must continue to forge new and improved ties with the rest to work to diversify our goods and services trade into new of the world. markets, with a particular focus on services, investment and Successive New Zealand governments have finalised trade the digital economy. agreements with a number of countries including Australia, New Zealand’s future is in being an open, outward-facing Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and China. Our country which embraces the economic opportunities trade agreements so far are working well for exporters and getting provides. The Government’s strategy acknowledges that Kiwis a good return. international trade is the lifeblood of our economy and Our goods exports to mainland China are now four times demonstrates our commitment to continue to strive to secure what they were before the FTA and our wine exports to South the best trading conditions for our country. Korea have increased by 30 per cent, just six months into our Amy Adams agreement. MP for Selwyn Distict While we have succeeded in increasing our exports of goods and services from $29 billion in 1995 to $70 billion in 2016, there is still more to achieve. Tariffs remain a problem in some markets, especially for exports in the primary sectors. We want New Zealand exporters to be able to access markets on similar terms to our major competitors. This is particularly important for the Maori economy because it is strongly focused on primary industries. Prime Minister Bill English recently launched our new trade

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Gardening with Niv Hi, well now March is finished, I can’t only safeguard against hollows that appear once the lawn believe it. What has happened to January is in use. and February? The wet weather has had To lay a perfect lawn for such games as bowls or croquet its moments. The ground is looking good, a large straight-edged piece of timber and a spirit level although it needs to go a lot deeper. are necessary, but may be dispensed with for ordinary lawns. Seed sowing has now finished, I feel, for the season, it can be To sow the seed, the quantity of seed to be sown on a replaced by the six pack (less work). given space should be divided into two parts. The first I have been asked by Kate, what do I know about lawns. Well, half should be sown over the whole surface one way, and the other half sown in the opposite direction in the Kate, if you had seen my lawns about six to eight weeks ago same manner. By dividing the seed thus a more regular you would assume not much. I did forget to ask Kate if she was distribution is made. When all is sown, give a good laying turf or sowing seed - let me know. Preparation is about raking, not too deep, but sufficient to cover properly a the same for both. I have gone to a very good book to make good proportion of the seeds. Then, to put the finishing sure I have not missed anything out and have got the sequence touches on, give a good rolling twice - first one way and right. then the other. Make sure that none is missed or many of the seeds will perish. When prolonged drought follows the Preparing for New Lawns sowing, give a good watering when possible, but avoid A beautiful, well-kept lawn is a constant source of pleasure mere sprinkles. When the grass is well through another and a perfect setting for a garden full of flowers or of well- good rolling will settle the soil about the roots. Thorough placed shrubs arid trees. There are two methods of laying work with the back of the spade is a good substitute for down a lawn—one by turf and the other by sowing seed. a roller. The former method is little used these days—the supply Poor soils in need of some manure to grow and retain of turf being limited and the laying requiring some skill for a good turf should be dressed with the following mixture complete success. The ideal soil for a lawn is a rich deep before sowing: loam but, with some attention to detail, patience and hard - Sulphate of ammonia two parts, and work, a good lawn will be built up on poor soils. - superphosphate one part applied at the rate of an ounce A fine, friable and absolutely level surface is required to to the square yard. Lime should not be applied to any ensure favourable conditions for the seed, and frequent lawn area unless tests prove that the soil is too acid for rakings and rollings and treadings are necessary to turf grasses (a condition rarely encountered in ordinary produce the level condition that will produce a lawn such garden soils). as anyone may feel proud of. A good mixture of seed is As a deterrent to birds, grass seed may be treated with important. Prices vary with quality, and cheapness means red lead powder. One ounce is sufficient for twenty or more coarse grasses and greater risk of undesirable thirty pounds of seed. Mix in a bucket just before sowing weeds. For permanent lawns of fine grasses under good rather than in a sack or much of the powder will be caught average conditions sow: up in the fibres of the sacking and be lost. - two parts of Chewings fescue and - one part of certified browntop Thanks for the query, this is what I am needing. So give me a at the rate of from ½ to 1oz to the square yard. (Please ring or pop around to see me and ask your questions. note 1oz equals 28grams and a square yard rougly equals a square metre). Things to Do Wet, cold soils should be sown at the same rate from ½ to • apply fertiliser to lawns; 1oz to the square yard • plant a six pack of vegetables; - with certified browntop (one part) • hoe, hoe, hoe and then some more; - creeping bent (one part), and - Chewings fescue (one part). • plant the green crops for digging in. Where the lawn is on sandy soil liable to dry out in Niven Murch summer, sow: - certified browntop (two parts) - Chewings fescue (10 parts) - poa pratensis (10 parts), and - yarrow (one part) at the rate of half to two-thirds oz. of mixture per square yard. Commence preparation of the site by removing all stones, perennial weeds and rubbish and run a roller over to break down all rough lumps; give a good raking, then a treading. This is very important. Treading should be done by placing the feet close together and going backward and forward until the whole surface has been covered. The heel of your boot will find a hollow which the roller will pass over. Frequent treading in the initial stage is the www.rakaia.co.nz/rakaianews Page 17 Rakaia News Issue 479 - 6 April 2017

Facilitators Free Workshop Pup Chamberlain Sam Robinson Lee-Anne Tarling Beating the Blues: David Cairns Boosting Your Connections Venue with Those Around You Methven Resort (Bar facilities available) Friday 28 April 2017 51 Main Street 6.30pm - 8.30pm Methven Participants will be provided with the opportunity to: Enquiries • Understand the importance of communication Lee-Anne Tarling Education Coordinator - MHERC • Explore the concepts of ‘ups and downs’ [email protected] • Ask questions and discuss issues openly 0800 424 399 without judgement Brenna Russell Community Connector - RCPHO • Share ideas and strategies on how to get off the [email protected] bus sometimes 027 228 7995 Register at www.mherc.org.nz

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View from the South Now, the Tui Guru is not shy of a drink or two and, over the Painter & Decorator years and years of intensive research and belly development, I reckon I am pretty close to being an expert on all matters Eric Sheehan regarding “Drinking and Social Interaction”. But, what I’ve Phone: 303 5310 noticed of late is how our drinking habits have changed and our Mobile: 021 151 3993 drinking establishments have evolved into new PC gone made bars and restaurants. Gone are the old public bars and booze No obligation free quote barns - now it’s all fancy pants million dollar fit out bars full of • New Painting • Repainting • Renovation stainless steel, deep buttoned leather chairs and house music. • Restoration • Paper Hanging No more can you hear the banter of workers talking about the day’s hard graft beneath the sound of the third race at Te Rapa. The beer taps are numerous now - no longer have we a choice of one or two beers - it is now 20 beers with funny sounding German names that cost the price of a lifestyle block.

And the bars are all PC as well. There are signs now warning you of more signs. Toilets aren’t toilets anymore, like a blokes and a sheillas’ toilet. There are toilets that are named after Offering initial and ex-All Blacks Tane and shipping disasters Wahine. There are Routine Property toilets for people in mobility scooters (can you get done DIC in Inspections on a scooter?) Some places have unisex toilets - what’s that about, Tenanted Houses, I wonder to myself. The pubs all have big huge doormen now, that all look like NRL players. Now, talk about hypocrisy - if Ideal for Farm you have had a beer or two you get the 3rd degree going into Accommodation the pub now, not while ordering.

Yes, things have changed, I know that, but have they changed Telephone: Rebecca Smith 027 313 2270 for the better, I ask. The other day, whilst on a fact-finding mission, my team of scientists entered a drinking establishment (for research) and one of my team was put on water. “You’re not getting another drink, sir, until you drink this water,” he was politely told. Now, being the Tui Guru I decided to intervene. “We will have two nips of whiskey in that water,” I said. “You never know what could be in that water.” With that, the Tui Guru was shifted to the pavement where he gave the said establishment his scientific review - two fingers - and ran off to the next bar. At that stage Kaikoura nearly had another earthquake.

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A rare opportunity to view this extensive indoor collection of over 100 vintage tractors

Proceeds towards repair of St Mark’s Historic Mountfort Church in Rakaia SUNDAY 7TH MAY 2017 11:00am - 4:00pm at 440 Corbetts Road South, RD 7 , 7777 (end of Beach Road out of Ashburton)

Entry $10 per person (children under 14 free) Food available for purchase at venue Contact – [email protected] More details on our facebook page – Rakaia Anglican Parish

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St Mark’s Tractor Show Richard Bateman has always had an interest in vintage machinery but running a business took priority. Since arriving in New Zealand about 16 years ago, he has been able to indulge has purchased the business his passion by collecting and restoring over 100 tractors, all previously known as Jackson Digging to full working order. They have been gathered from near and far and include some real gems: the oldest ones being a 28+ years of experience and knowledge 1917 Overtime; a 1937 Ferguson Brown; and his very first in the contracting industry acquisitions - a T20 from near Akaroa, and a Massey Harris Services Available 744D from near Hanmer. • Digger hire The Rakaia Parish is delighted to have been given a unique • Truck hire opportunity to share this collection with you and raise funds • Air vac excavations towards the restoration of St Mark’s historic Mountfort church • Mole tunneling 130dia & 65dia in Rakaia. The church was built in 1877, a gothic-style church, • Open trench works for power, phone, typical of Mountfort’s simple timber churches for small parishes. water service Unfortunately the cost of repairing earthquake damage to the • House foundations and footings walls and windows far exceeds the funds that are available. The current quotation is in the region of $17,000 with only $10,000 • Driveways, landscaping raised towards it so far. The stained glass window could be as • General earthworks much as $46,000, considered to be a 10-year project, and the • Farm maintenance work entire church needs up-to-date rewiring. • Quotes and estimates

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Rakaia Kea Group Update Sport Results and Notices The Rakaia Kea group has now been running for a year. Below is the Rakaia Rugby’s senior division game locations and This term has seen us grow from eight Keas to 19 Keas. whom they will be playing. If it doesn’t state @ ???? then the Some activities we have done this term include going to the game will be played in Rakaia. Rakaia School pool; learning how a torch works; how to call for the emergency services; making crafts for Easter; and a camp to Date Senior Div I Senior Div II Colts Raincliff Scout Lodge. 8 April Rolleston Allenton @ Celtic If you are interested, Keas is for school-age new entrants to year Thursday Southern 3. We run on a Tuesday evening from 5:00pm to 6:30pm 13 April 22 April BYE Hampstead Prebbleton Call Sam Clodo 027 787 50 16 for any questions 29 April @ Lincoln @ Celtic Springston 6 May @ Methven @ Methven @ Darfield 13 May Kaiapoi Southern Waihora CLUB DAY 20 May @ Oxford @ Mt Somers Lincoln @ Methven 27 May Quarter Finals 3 June Semi Finals 10, 11 June Finals

Scouts Foothills Hike Rakaia Scouts joined Mania-O-Roto zone scouts in taking part in the annual foothills hike on the 25th of March.

This year the hike went around Lake Camp, and Lake Clearwater. We were a bit nervous about the weather, the forecast was yuck! We did not need to worry though because, apart from some light rain and a bit of fog at night, the weather was great. Not too hot, and not too wet.

We had to read maps and take compass readings to navigate by, but there were leaders to stop us getting too lost. And we had to stop every half hour to do an activity like build a bivvy, tie knots, read a map and compass, do first aid or identify plants.

The steepest part was a huge ridge that we had to climb up. We all struggled immensely apart from Dad who casually walked up! We had heaps of fun and bad cooking as we accidentally made custard milk!

On Monday we joined the Real Women Circuit Training class at St Andrew’s hall. That was really frantic but fun. Thanks, Sonita and class, for sharing your class with us.

On Thursday we went fishing at a local irrigation pond with the cubs. We only caught algae but it was great fun. Thanks, Arkela, for organising this, and thanks to Turleys for letting us fish there.

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Sport Results and Notices Sport Results and Notices

Rakaia Men’s Golf Club Rakaia Ladies Golf Club Saturday, 25 March Wednesday, 22 March Stroke Play Nancy McCormick - Stroke P Whittaker 63 Morning Winners Sandra Quinn and Sally Smith J Lepaio 65 Afternoon Winners Marion Wederell and Teresa Booker J Stara 70 Final Result Marion Wederell and Teresa Booker G Skull 71 9 holers R Moore 71 Stroke Lillian OHanlon Nearest the Pins Railway Tavern 2nd shot no 3: Jean Evans No 6 J Hurst Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot no 6: Not Struck No 15 Not Struck V Bell Nearest Pin no 8: Shiree Blackburn No 8 & 17 P Greenwood Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot no 15: Jean Evans 2nd Shot P Whittaker S. Quinn 2nd shot no 17: Jean Evans 3rd Shot J Blackburn Wednesday, 29 March Saturday, 1 April National Teams Play Medal and Ringers – Dolan Cup Putting Freda Bierema 105-30-75 M Hutchins 26 - putting Shiree Blackburn 94-18-76 A Copland 60 - nett Jean Evans 101-25-76 J Stara 61 J Lepaio 63 9 holers: M Hutchins 64 Railway Tavern 2nd shot no 3: Jean Evans P Brand 66 Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot no 6: Marion Wederell R Moore 68 V Bell Nearest Pin no 8: Shiree Blackburn Nearest The Pin Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot no 15: Michelle Kingsbury S. Quinn 2nd shot no 17: Val Bell No 6 P Brand No15 R Moore No 8 & 17 J Lepaio Rakaia Golf Club nd 2 Shot M Hutchins Results From 9 Hole Tournament held Friday, 31 March 2017 3rd Shot J Blackburn Grade 0 - 39-9 Rakaia Bowling Club Best Gross: Chris Anderson, Ashburton 47 Best Nett: Marie Carrodus, Ellesmere 37 Apologies to Ian Kay who was missed from the last report. Ian R/ up Nett: Barbara May, Greendale 38 was the winner of the Men’s Singles, and John Foster won the 2nd R/up Nett: Annette Maw, Methven 39 Junior Men’s Singles. Putting: Maaike Kikstra, Greendale 17 by lot Lorrel Chaney won the Ladies Singles. R/up Putting: Shirley Young, Tinwald 17 by lot 2nd Shot No 6: Jan Fitzgerald Unfortunately the half day 4’s has been cancelled twice. Grade 40 - 54 The final day for ladies bowls is Tuesday, 4 April and the Best Gross: Deb Ellery, Tinwald 62 combined final day is Saturday, 8 April. Best Nett: Jill Patterson, Ellesmere 38 R/up Nett: Anne Flemming, Ashburton 39 by lot Putting: Nancy Costin, Tinwald 16 by lot R/up Putting: Barbara Kemp, Methven 16 2nd Shot No 6: Pat Clark, Ellesmere Men - Best Gross: Mike Markillie, Methven 50 Best Nett: Richard Hansen, Ashburton 36 by lot Putting: Aliaster Goodwin, Methven 17 by lot

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Winchmore Weather Data What’s Cooking, Rakaia?

Min/Max Temperature Previous 14 Days Beef Satay with Chilli Peanut Sauce 35.00 30.00 600 gm diced beef 3 red chillies 25.00 2t tumeric 3 diced onions 20.00 1t ginger 2t coriander 15.00 10.00 1t peanut butter 2 whole cloves 5.00 2T oil 0.00 1. Skewer beef and place in an oven 10yr average max temp 2017 max temp dish. 10yr average min temp 2017 min temp 2. Heat oil in a frying pan, add the rest of the ingredients and Rainfall to 31/3/17 cook for 5 minutes, 100.00 then cool. 90.00 3. Pour marinade over 80.00 90.00 70.00 the steak and leave overnight in the fridge. 60.00 4. Cook for 1 hour at 190oC. 50.00 58.43 54.00 54.96 54.48 40.00 5. Pour peanut sauce over the steak before serving. 30.00 20.00 10.00 9.60 Peanut Sauce 0.00 January February Mar Totals 175gm peanut butter 4d rice vinegar

10 yr average 2017 1t chilli oil 4d soy sauce 2T clear honey

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Operating alongside St Mark’s Church 4 6 Elizabeth Ave, Rakaia Open Tuesday and Saturday 5 4 10.00am - 12.00 noon 9 5 3 ‘Summer Stock’ SALE 8 7 starts Tuesday 4 April, 3 1 2 finishes Saturday 29 April 8 9 We continue to accept donations of clean, tidy clothing, homewares, furniture and children’s toys. 6 3 These can be dropped off or ring Kaye 0274 922 876 to arrange for collection. 5 6 7 4 3 www.rakaia.co.nz/rakaianews Back to puzzle Print another... Page 24 © Web Sudoku 2017 ­ www.websudoku.com Rakaia News Issue 479 - 6 April 2017

Church Notices Church Notices

St Ita’s, Plains Presbyterian Parish Catholic Church - Rakaia St Andrew’s Presbyterian - Celebration of the Mass Rakaia Sunday evenings 6.00pm Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the Friday, 14 April 9:30am stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running St Ita’s, Rakaia - combined service to Simon Peter and the other disciples, the one Jesus loved, and Good Friday service said “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know Friday, 14 April 3:00pm where they have put him.” So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter St Ita’s, Rakaia - The Passion of Jesus and reached the tomb first. He bent over and looked in at the strips Sunday, 16 April 9:30am of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter came along St Ita’s, Rakaia - Mass behind him and went straight to the tomb. He saw the strips of lin- Parish Priest: Fr Geoffrey Gray en lying there as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Resident in Ashburton, 308 6493 Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the Rakaia Contacts: Carmel Tyson 303 5033 linen. Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, Church Com Chairperson: Sylvia Mellish 302 7128 also went inside. He saw and believed. John 20: 1-8 NIV Catholic Women's League Secretary: Joan Wells 302 7208 Join in our celebration of the Good News of Easter by sharing in our Good Friday and Easter Day Services Sunday, 9 April 9:30am St Andrew’s, Rakaia - Rev John Titlow Palm Sunday Friday, 14 April 9:30am St Ita’s, Rakaia - combined service Good Friday service Sunday, 16 April 9:30am St Andrew’s, Rakaia - Rev Arii Taimatao Rakaia Anglican Services Easter Sunday service 2017 Worship Tuesday, 18 April 6:00pm St Andrew’s church lounge, Rakaia A warm welcome to all, to our family-friendly Lenten Study, series 6 services on: Tuesday, 18 April 7:30pm St Andrew’s church lounge, Rakaia Sunday, 9 April 9.30am Mission meeting St John’s, Barrhill Friday, 14 April 9:30am St Ita’s, Rakaia - combined service Children’s Church at all services Good Friday service Welcome to all Easter Sunday, 16 April 9:30am St Andrew’s Contact: Dorothy Knight, Telephone: 03 302 7595 St Mark’s, Rakaia Parish Minister Contact: Rev Arii Taimataora Telephone: 03 302 8151 Easter Sunday, 16 April 4:00pm St Patrick’s, Dorie (shared meal to follow service) At each of our services there is a crèche and Sunday School for the children Holiday Activities at St Andrews, Bible Studies by the two big trees. Wednesday morning 10:00am - 11:30am Tuesday 18th April and at St Mark’s church lounge Wednesday 26th April Wednesday evening 6:00pm - 8:00pm (with meal) 10:30am - 12:00 noon at 22 Bowen Street, Rakaia Thursday morning 10:00am -11:30am at 22 Bowen Street, Rakaia Fit Kids (Women’s Bible study with crèche) and Craft All WELCOME Programmes whether you have read the Bible before or not followed by morning tea

Lay Minister and Contact: Al Drye Mobile: 021 124 2351 Come and share a time of friendship email:[email protected] www.rakaia.co.nz/rakaianews Page 25 Rakaia News Issue 479 - 6 April 2017

Classifieds Community Notices

Run on ads are cash only. Money and ad to be placed in an envelope with contact details, and dropped into the box at the Rakaia Combined Churches Acton Centre, Elizabeth Ave. Good Friday 9:30am This is cleared each fortnight Monday at 10:00am. at St Ita's, Rakaia. $2.50 per line; FREE for goods to give away

CELEBRANT: Weddings, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies, Procession of the Cross Funerals & Private Farewells, Unveilings, Jenni Gibson 324 8332 or from St Mark's, at 9:15am 021 723 089 Email: [email protected] or followed by service at St Ita's. Website: www.celebrantservices.net.nz All Welcome

Chertsey Community Garden meeting Wednesday, 12 April, 7:00pm Rakaia Friendship Club at Chertsey Hall. Meeting Date: Tuesday, 11 April 10:00am -2:00pm approx To discuss setting up a community garden. Venue: St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, by the two big trees All welcome Programme: Judy Rogers, recycling jewellry Meal time - two course menu Afternoon: Methven Singers Bring and Buy Stall and a raffle. Everyone is welcome to come Big Garage Sale at a time that suits you. Transport is available. Please phone Saturday, 8 April starting 9:00am Dorothy on 302 7595 or Audrey on 302 7172. corner Tancred Street and Rakaia Terrace If you are new to the Rakaia area, please come and join us, friendship for all. Timber Packs - Treated and Untreated Band Saw, Canoes, plus much more Come and see what is available and make an offer. Rakaia Public Library AGM Tuesday, 11 April, 3:00pm at the Rakaia Library Feed For Sale: Have you visited the library? We have an excellent supply of books for all Wheat Straw $ 50/Bale and need new members to enjoy them all. Barley Straw $ 55/Bale Rye Grass Straw $ 75/Bale Don’t let this fabulous asset leave Rakaia, Square Balage $ 90/Bale come to the AGM to be part of the future of our library Round Balage $ 80/Bale Annual subscriptions $10 per Ring/text Bruce 027 553 3085 family Open Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am Missing Bengal Cat “Tigger” has been missing since Wednesday 29 March from Bankside. He is not very friendly, but is super nosey. Rakaia News Deadline We miss Tigger considerably, 10:00am Monday so if you have found him please ring 0274 507 873 17 April 2017 www.rakaia.co.nz/rakaianews Page 26 Rakaia News Issue 479 - 6 April 2017

Community Notices What’s On

Are you organising an upcoming event? Fundraising Opportunity Do you know of any events around our area? We would love to know, please email us: [email protected] Rakaia Pony Club’s Springston Trophy group seeks expressions of interest from community groups to provide the catering for the judges and volunteers April/May 2017 on each of the three days of competition. Local This would require the organisation of morning teas • Rakaia Garden Club meeting and afternoon teas and lunches for approximately Monday, 10 April, 9:45am 50 people each day. Some packed lunches/teas meet at the Rakaia Memorial hall would be required to go out to volunteer workers each day. The dates of the event are Friday 6, • Rakaia Friendship Club meeting Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October. Tuesday, 11 April, 10:00am - 2:00pm Please contact Margaret Crozier in the first instance St Andrew’s church lounge, Rakaia 302 2606, or [email protected]. • Rakaia Public Library - AGM Proposals should be in by Thursday, 20 April. Tuesday, 11 April, 3:00pm Rakaia Library Rakaia Ploughing Match Association • Chertsey Community Garden meeting Wednesday, 12 April, 7:00pm Annual General Meeting Chertsey Hall, Chertsey Tuesday, 18 April, 7:30pm • Rakaia Ploughing Match Association AGM Tuesday, 18 April, 7:30pm Railway Tavern Rakaia Railway Tavern, Rakaia • Vintage Tractor Display John Davison Hon. Secretary Sunday, 7 May, 11:am - 4:00pm 440 Corbetts Road South, Wakanui Entry fee $10 pp

RAKAIA District • Leeston Fete SCOUTS Saturday, 8 April, 10:00am Join our Rakaia Keas, Cubs and Scouts Leeston Township, High Street, Leeston • Dubliner Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Street Race Keas School Years 0-3 Saturday, 15 April, 9:00am Contact: Sam 027 787 5017 Methven Racecourse, Methven Every Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Tickets: $20.00 door sales only Rakaia Scout Hall Cubs School Years 4-6 • Swap Meet Contact: Vicki 020 400 68750 Saturday, 6 May Every Thursday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Tinwald Domain, Tinwald Rakaia Scout Hall Scouts School Years 7-10 Contact: Maria 027 283 0515 Every Thursday 5:00pm – 7:00pm Rakaia Scout Hall “What’s On” is proudly sponsored by: Come along and see if you would like to join!

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Recyclables, Rubbish and Our Resources

The talk for the last few years has been about Rakaia residents Rakaia, and a shredder will periodically come on-site to reduce getting wheelie bins for their rubbish and recyclables. This the volume for transport to Ashburton, as required. The year it will be happening, starting on Friday, 1 September 2017. district’s recycling will be taken to a modern sorting facility Each household will receive an 80-litre red bin for rubbish/ in Christchurch, as this is non-recyclable items; a one of two locations with 240-litre yellow-lidded a modern sorting line bin for plastics and capable of handling large cardboard; and a green volumes of recyclables; crate for glass, bottles the other being Timaru. and jars (similar to what Ashburton township There will be changes currently has). There at the Rakaia Resource will be no bin for green Recovery Park in the waste, so locals will new rateable year. Before continue using their 1 July, a weighbridge current system for will be installed, which green waste. will also change the road layout. A recycling lane The red bin will be will be created, allowing collected weekly in vehicles to unload their order to stop bad recyclables before being odours building up. The remaining two bins will be collected weighed on the bridge. After leaving, you will drive back over on alternate weeks - one week the yellow bin and the following the weighbridge. This system ensures that the user pays for week will be the green crate. The black ADC rubbish bags rubbish and green waste. Even wheel barrow loads will now be will no longer be collected after 31 August, so Council is charged a minimum charge of $8.50, as that load will be under encouraging residents to plan their purchasing of the bags to 80 kilograms. coincide with the end of the service and the start of the wheelie bin collections. Once the wheelie bin service has begun, these Council will also be installing two public place recycling prepaid bags will still be available for residents to purchase to stations in Rakaia, similar to the multi-coloured bins on trial in drop off their rubbish at the Resource Recovery Park for free. Ashburton. The recycling stations will be located either side of the Salmon site, on Elizabeth Avenue side and Rolleston Street The decision on whether or not the Rakaia Settlement will now side. be included in the weekly kerbside rubbish/recycling collection will be made at the next Ashburton Councillors’ meeting. This Now, what is to become of the shed that the locals technically meeting will be held on Thursday, 6 April. own, I hear you ask. This has yet to be decided; there has been talk of creating a ‘Man’s Shed’ coffee group where tinkering, EnviroWaste has been awarded the new contract for kerbside bashing, story-telling and companionship could take place. But, collection, managing the district’s resource recovery parks as of yet, no decisions have been made. If you have a suggestion and rural drop-off sites, which includes the Rakaia Resource or would like to be kept informed about this area, contact the Recovery Park. Green waste will continue to be stockpiled at Rakaia News in the first instance and I will pass your details onto the relevant people.

Linda Hammerich Rakaia News

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