June 28 2017
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The development of a district health hub and an expansion of the Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston …
Rippa winners
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Lincoln too strong for Rolleston Defending champions Lincoln were too good for a youthful Rolleston side …
p The West Melton Gold Rippa rugby team celebrates its win at the Lincoln Zone Rippa Rugby Tournament held at Halswell Domain recently. It is the first time the school had entered the competition and sent two teams of Year 5 and 6 students to compete. The Gold team won all its matches to take the title and will now go on to compete at the Canterbury champs in July along with other zone winners. Pictured standing at the back, from left: Aaron Taylor (teacher and coach), Caleb, Alex, Otis, Joe, Harrison, Marshall, Poppy, Brett Neal (parent volunteer/assistant coach/Touch Judge). In front: Sophia, Celia and Aleia.
Rolleston rail resurrected by Kent Caddick
A Selwyn public transport advocate doesn’t believe the Labour Party’s election platform to promote a Rolleston to Christchurch commuter rail link is on the right track. P12
Striking it lucky with aerially-applied clover
Regular autumn rainfall made for ideal conditions …
Labour has announced it will invest $100 million in Christchurch’s public transport, including adding a commuter rail link between Rolleston and the city, should it become the government following September’s general election. But former district councillor Sarah Walters, who was council’s representative
on the Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee, said the plan doesn’t stack up. “I am a huge supporter of public transport, including rail, as it makes sense economically, culturally, environmentally and socially and would very much like to see some
smart investment made, but I don’t believe the plan as currently presented provides the best bang for our bucks,” Ms Walters said. “Without major upgrades, including double tracking and a sensible end point in Christchurch this plan is not viable. continued on page 3…
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