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Waihora winners P4
Conservation more than saving kiwis
Lincoln University DesignLab director Mick Abbott wants …
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Kea crossing safety skills reminder
The Selwyn District Council is reminding drivers to stop for pedestrians …
p Waihora captain Matt Stone holds aloft the Canterbury Country Cup after his side outlasted Rakaia in the final of this year’s division one combined country clubs’ rugby competition. The combined competition includes the bests sides from Selwyn, which are part of the Ellesmere Rugby Sub Union, and sides from Mid and North Canterbury. Waihora took out a hard-fought final 36–24 to lay their hands on the trophy for the first time. For more see Page 6. Photo by Kent Caddick
No complaints about drivers u by Mike Isle
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Conferring classic status Long ago — well, not so long …
Local Faringdon kid, Ethan Hunt loves tucking into the tasty treats on offer at South Point!
While some other areas of New Zealand are overwhelmed by congestion, safety risks and even physical confrontations at school drop-off and pick-up times, Rolleston drivers are generally wellbehaved say local principals and police. Rolleston’s dramatic population growth — more than 51% growth since 2006 and the 2013 Census showing Rolleston has almost four-times the number of under 15-year-olds than over 65s — has seen the opening of two new
schools in the town within the space of two years. Elsewhere in New Zealand, such growth has resulted in debilitating congestion that has garnered national attention. Nevertheless, that is not the
case in Rolleston — at least not yet, and school staff, students, caregivers and police are working hard to keep it that way for a long time to come. continued on page 3 …
The good life tastes great! You’ve got a family friendly bar/restaurant, authentic Indian cuisine and traditional Fish ’n Chips just down the road! Add to that list the extensive infrastructure and you soon see why Faringdon is unmatched for quality and convenience. Pop out for a visit and get a taste for how you could be living!
Stages 25 and 26 available now. Sections between 400 and 887m2, prices starting at $167,000 and titles available right now. Call Bruce Harvey 0800 667 849 or visit www.faringdon.co.nz Visit our info centre, corner Goulds and East Maddisons Rds, Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm - 4pm.
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