Issue 1,011 - Friday 29th October 2021

Phone: 03 318 7450 Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz Website: www.malvernnews.co.nz

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Courtenay A&P Update

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Economic Plan

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The Journey

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Finalists In Business Awards

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Locals Need Support

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Drop-in Meetings With Sam

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Wonderful Garden Market

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Darfield ITM Fishing Comp 2021

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Final Spring Open Garden Day

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Successful Display

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Cricket Is In The Blood

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Jones Family Farm (continued)

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Student Photography Comp

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Agri Training

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Te Ara Kakariki Plantout

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Darfield Premier Cricket

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Darfield Gun Club

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Golf Results

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Running Boar

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Public Notices

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Save The Date

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Weekly Newspaper ♦ Business Cards ♦ Photocopying ♦ LaminaƟng ♦ Binding ♦ Typeseƫng ♦

Kirwee sheep farmers, the Jones’, are leading the way in the sheep milking industry. Matt, Tracey and daughters Annabelle, Sam and Gabrielle, have recently unveiled a Havarti and Gouda cheese, as well as bottled pasteurised milk.

These products will complement their already popular sheep milk skincare products, Sabelle, which got its unique name by combining the three girls names!

Sabelle has also been named as a finalist in the 2021 Westpac Champion Business Awards in the Champion Producer/ Manufacturer - Small Category.

These new products were designed and created out of a dietary necessity, with Gabrielle having food allergies, as well as being dairy intolerant. Tracey started using goat milk powder when Gabrille was young, but she didn’t really like it.

Frustrated by a lack of options for

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Tracey and Matt Jones from Kirwee. easily digestible milk, Tracey started researching dairy alternatives from plant-based to other animal-based systems. She researched dairy that could be digested by someone who was lactose intolerant, that could support gut health, not exacerbate eczema and also provide a nutritional drink for her toddler. The deeper Tracey dug, the more certain she was that sheep milk was the answer

to Gabrielle's problems.

People have been milking sheep for thousands of years, and while it is not new in many cultures it is relatively new to New Zealand.

“It did take some finding, but what really surprised us was how good it tasted. There wasn’t the gamey taste associated with goat, it was more like cow’s milk, only with a silky texture,” commented Tracey.

So passionate in her belief that this was the solution her daughter needed, Tracey and Matt decided to start a new experience of milking sheep

themselves. They both come from a sheep farming background and searched the world for the best milking genetics, brought them to New Zealand and started a sheep milk farm on the Canterbury plains.

They are currently milking a combination of approximately six hundred East Friesians, French Manech and Mountain Awassi. The sheep are treated like princesses and each one produces approximately 2 litres of milk each day, milked through a 12aside herringbone shed.

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COURTENAY A&P UPDATE The Courtenay A&P Association has made the difficult decision not to run a full show in 2021, due to the Covid Alert Level uncertainty.

Our 2021 Show will not have any trade or craft sites, food or entertainment as we are unable to do so and comply with Covid Level 2 regulations.

However, we will run a competitor only show for Dog Trials, Equestrian and the Gift Lamb Competition. All other sections have been cancelled.

Dog Trials will be held on Friday, November 19th and the Equestrian section will be run over two days, on Saturday, November 20th and Sunday, November 21st.

Sadly the Courtenay A&P

Showgrounds will be closed to the general public and members on the 19th, 20th and 21st of November.

A full refund will be offered to entrants of any cancelled sections and trade and craft sites.

To everyone that has supported us in the past, present, and future, the Courtenay A&P would like to say thank you.

To our sponsors, members and volunteers, we could not run the Show without you all. The committee are very sorry that this decision had to be made, but committed to making sure our 2022 Show is one to remember!

More information will be available on Facebook or www.courtenayshow.org.nz Courtenay A&P Show, Secretary, Anna Seaton.

ECONOMIC PLAN Businesses across the country are having an incredibly hard time.

I know of numerous business owners here in Selwyn, who have been paying staff and rents out of their retirement savings for the best part of a year, because of a multitude of unprecedented events that no business plan could have possibly foreseen.

People walk into my office all the time with heart-breaking tales of increasing desperation, asking what can be done. And they often ask me what National, if in Government, would do differently.

Firstly, as a responsible Mainlander, I tell them we would immediately return the South Island to Level 1 restrictions.

Selwyn has reached a 90 percent vaccination rate for a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and there is absolutely no need for our communities and businesses to continue being hamstrung by these ridiculous restrictions any longer.

And in the interests of being a constructive opposition, last week we’ve announced several plans to get New Zealand back to business, open our borders and resume life as normal.

Our ‘Back in Business’ package is full of measures to ensure businesses survive the next twelve

months and include more cash support for small businesses, to help get them through these never ending Lockdowns and a clear pathway to reopening our economy and our borders as soon as possible.

There are a raft of measures, but a key component of our plan is tax relief. At a time of extreme economic strain, we believe the Government should be easing the tax burden so that small businesses don’t just survive the next twelve months, but thrive as we reconnect to the world.

We’d introduce a new small business tax rate of 17.5 percent for two years, lift the 10.5 percent personal income tax threshold from $14,000 to $17,000, extend the loss carry-back scheme and offer an immediate $150,000 write-off on costs of new plant, equipment and related software to stimulate investment in more productive assets.

We’ve also set targets to end the Lockdown limbo. Right now there are one million vaccinated Aucklanders stuck at home, in their tenth week of Lockdown.

We would put an end to Lockdowns, reopen our economy and reconnect to the world when we hit 85-90 percent vaccination, along with district health board and age-based milestones, or on December 1st, whichever comes earlier.

These very clear and deliberate targets underpin our economic plan. We believe in delivering hope, not fear. Hope for businesses that there’s a way through, hope for parents that their children will be able to return to school, hope for people waiting for important surgeries, hope for Kiwis overseas that they can come home and be reunited with family for Christmas.

Nicola Grigg, Selwyn MP.

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THE JOURNEY Take an artistic journey this November, as Te Huanui welcome Arts Canterbury back to the Gallery. Selected members of Arts Canterbury have created and submitted their works based on the theme ‘The Journey’, with a trophy for the best interpretation of the theme up for grabs, selected by the Te Huanui Gallery Committee.

Works created are in a range of mediums from watercolour and acrylic, photography and digital media, through to glass, fabrics and timbers from many familiar, established artists, alongside emerging artists at the beginning of their exhibiting careers.

Arts Canterbury is a voluntary

run organisation, with the aim of fostering an appreciation of visual arts in Canterbury and to provide support to the artists who create art.

‘The Journey’ opens at 6pm on Friday, October 29th and runs until 1pm on Thursday, November 25th, 2021. Everyone

is welcome at the exhibition opening for drinks and nibbles, remembering to follow Alert Level 2 guidelines.

See advertisement in this issue for more details, or further information about Arts Canterbury can be found at: www.artscanterbury.org.nz

Artwork ‘Silent Flight’ by Elaine Fraser.

FINALISTS IN BUSINESS AWARDS The Hororata Community Trust is proud to have been announced as a finalist in the Westpac Champion Business Awards - Canterbury, Champions Community Impact - Small Category.

“We are proud to have been nominated for this Award and to have been made a finalist is a great acknowledgement of what our community has achieved in the past ten years,” said Hororata Community Trust Chair, Richard Lang.

Through dedication and determination, the Hororata Community Trust (HCT) has positively impacted the wellbeing of its large rural community. The Trust focuses on enabling its community to thrive by connecting and collaborating with a range of community groups.

The Trust ensures the right skills are around the table and have developed a wide network to support the community.

The Trust has established two outstanding events, the Hororata Highland Games and Hororata Glow Festival, both of which have proven economic and social benefits to the community and wider Canterbury. Solid strategy, providing resources and thinking outside the box, is key to the Trust’s success.

“While our big festivals have a huge benefit to the area and are what we are most know for, it is the initiatives we do within our

community on a daily basis this nomination also recognises.

“Ironically, the HCT was created in response to the earthquake disaster in 2010, and in our tenth year, our community along with the rest of the world, faced yet another massive challenge Covid-19. Like many others, we had to pivot and adapt to ensure we met the changing needs of our community. We continue to work through the uncertainty to support our community and help it, once again, recover, rebuild and restore.

“A huge thanks to our 350 Clan Hororata volunteers, our patrons and partners, they are all part of the Trust and we all share in this success. It has been a stressful year for our community with floods, wind storms and Covid, so being a finalist in these prestigious awards has given our people something positive to celebrate,” Richard concluded.

Other local businesses who are finalists include: Christchurch Casino Champion Customer Experience - Medium/

Large Category: Mt Hutt Ski Area. Standing proud at the heart of Canterbury, Mt Hutt/ Ōpuke has been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort for six years running at the World Ski Awards. The popular ski area offers a true alpine experience, with wide-open terrain, legburning runs, monster snowfalls and spectacular views. Add to this mix the friendly vibe, genuine Kiwi hospitality and modern facilities and you have one outstanding playground, right in your backyard.

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LOCALS NEED SUPPORT Please contact us to make an appointment in one of the four convenient office loca ons.

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Earlier this year, locals Liz and Kyle Spence received exciting news that they were expecting their third child, due November 26th, to make a family of five with their two boys Oliver (7) and Thomas (4).

At their twelve week scan, the sonographer noticed that the main arteries in the baby’s heart weren’t crossing over as they should be. Liz was referred for a further scan at thirteen weeks, which showed the baby had a critical congenital heart defect, called Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries (d-TGA). At thirteen weeks it is really difficult to see all the vessels and arteries, so Liz and Kyle had to wait a gruelling further seven weeks until they could be sure there were no further complications. d-TGA is a birth defect of the heart in which the two main arteries (pulmonary and aorta) carrying blood out of the heart are switched in position. This means that the baby will be continually pumping oxygenpoor blood around its body.

The baby will need open heart surgery within a week of birth and without surgical intervention, will quickly go into organ failure.

Liz and Kyle will need to relocate to Auckland three weeks before the baby is due and will not return until the surgery is

completed and the child has recovered.

Kyle recently suffered an injury, which means he hasn't been able to work. While this family are incredibly grateful for ACC, any family would notice the effect of only receiving 80% of their normal income. This has meant it has been particularly hard to put anything away for the costs they will be faced with, which will include medical appointments, travel (including to and from Auckland), accommodation and loss of income.

The Spence family are unfortunately no strangers to heartache, as their eldest son Oliver was diagnosed with cancer when he was just three (Thomas, their youngest, was only six weeks old at the time).

Although he is now in remission he still undergoes regular oncology reviews.

Both Kyle and Liz's parents are in the United Kingdom and Covid has made it extremely hard for them to plan to come over and help them.

No parent should have to go through such a stressful time.

These guys have been dealt so many bad cards and need all the support they can get over the coming months.

Any financial support people can offer this family to ease their burden will be gratefully received.

If anyone would like to make a donation to this family visit: givealittle.co.nz/cause/givethem-a-break

Kyle and Liz Spence with Oliver and Thomas

DROP-IN MEETINGS WITH SAM Mayor, Sam Broughton will be Monday, November 1st: holding a series of six drop-ins • Rolleston, Robert Harris Café, 11.30am–12.30pm. across the district in the week starting November 1st. The drop • Prebbleton, Union Fare Eatery -ins are open to all residents, no (previously Hartnells Café), need to book, just pop in for a 3.15–4.15pm. chat.

“I’m open to a conversation Tuesday, November 2nd: about anything that is important • Darfield, Darfield Bakery, 11.45am–12.45pm. to you and about Selwyn. It will • West Melton, Les Délices be great to hear your thoughts Bakery, 3.30–4.30pm. and ideas as well as answering any questions you may have,” Thursday, November 4th: Sam commented.

• Leeston, Suburban Eatery, 11.30am–12.30pm.

• Lincoln, Coffee Culture, 2.30–3.30pm.

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WONDERFUL GARDEN MARKET On a stunning Labour Day those who opened their private course all the people who afternoon, the Hororata Parish gardens for us, the volunteers, came and donated generously,” Garden Market was held. This bakers, potters, preservers and of concluded Jenni. was Plan B for the annual Hororata Parish Spring Fair, which could not run because of Covid Level 2 restrictions.

Spread over two country gardens people enjoyed shopping the Parish stalls, grabbing a bargain at the White Elephant stall, or finding some beautiful plants and produce.

“Hororata Cottage, home to Dixie and Fleur Deans, Bob Mugford, Marion and Olive Webb and Carol Gurney, Elin Ōberg at the second-hand book stall. was a stunning setting for the White Elephant. Children especially loved the picnic blanket under the tree, where they could browse second-hand books and find one or two to take home.

Tim and Lucy Cookson's Pinewoods garden hosted plants, produce and baking, which was all kindly donated by members of the community. People took Nicky Muir with visitors at Pinewoods. the opportunity to find a quiet spot and relax in the garden, which I really enjoyed seeing,” commented Vicar Jenni Carter.

“While this event was about fundraising for the Parish, we also wanted to give people the opportunity to have an afternoon out in a safe and stress-free environment. It was great to see people from all over Selwyn and neighbouring districts travel to join us. The day was relaxed and fun, I think it was what we all needed in the current climate.

Faye Richards and Prue Thwaites at the White Elephant “As always, a huge thanks to stall in Hororata Cottage Garden. everyone who made this happen,

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DARFIELD ITM FISHING COMPETITION 2021 The fourteenth Darfield ITM Fishing Competition was held at Lake Benmore, on October 15th and 16th and proved to be a record-breaker in more ways than one. The weather, fishing and company were great according to many. There was a record number of 104 entries from all over New Zealand, up by thirty from last year and

included adults, kids, families, the regulars, as well as many new entries which was great to see.

Female angler, Alice Trotman set the record for the biggest fish caught in the history of the event, a Brown Trout weighing in at a rod-bending 4.2kg. Alice’s outstanding effort is proof that you don’t have to spend a lot of

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money on fishing gear to catch the big ones.

“I am a beginner, fishing with a $75 rod and reel combo and a $5 lure from the Warehouse,” commented Alice.

Alice received the prize for the heaviest fish caught by a female and the trophy for the heaviest fish overall. She also went on to win a Husqvarna chainsaw in the spot prize/raffle draw.

The biggest fish caught by a male was by John Button, a Rainbow Trout weighing in at 2.534kg. The biggest fish caught by an under 16 year old, was also a Rainbow Trout weighing in at 1.370kg, caught by Lincoln Jones.

Last but not least, was the winner of the coveted ‘Dick and Trout’ award which is always presented to the person who manages to have the biggest mishap of the competition.

This year it went to Jeff Strowger who tried to justify it by saying, “My knee was giving me some jip so I decided to drive the two minutes back to my campsite with the boat still on the trailer, after catching up with a few others down by the boat ramp.

“I went over the first speed bump no worries, after the second speed bump there was a loud bang and I thought someone was shooting at me. I looked in the mirror and saw the boat laying on the road on its side.

“Nek minute, every man and his dog was on the road with their mobile phones taking videos and picture’s. It took a lot of manpower to get the boat into a position so it could be winched back on. I guess I’m not surprised that I was the recipient of the trophy,” concluded Jeff.

Dick Moore presented Jeff with the trophy for ‘launching his boat

80 metres from the ramp’.

A big thanks to those that helped before and during the event, and to those who were thrown in at the deep end at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, Brent Chamberlain, Janelle Snell, Charlie Buttle, Dave and Wendy Grice, Paul and Annette Collins, as well as Tracy Copping who not only helped prior to the competition but also sorted stuff at the last minute, a great effort by all!

Finally a huge thanks to all our 2021 sponsors, listed alongside and to everyone that supported the event.

A record amount of $4000 was raised for the nominated charity, deserving recipient, St John Selwyn.

We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s competition on October 14th and 15th, 2022.

Steve Copping.

Brent Chamberlain, Faye Saunders presenting the $4,000 cheque to St John member Ross Meder and Charlie Buttle.

Jordon Strowger won a scenic plane ride around Darfield, in a raffle/ spot prize courtesy of Charlie Draper.

Alice Trotman with her record winning 4.2kg Brown Trout.

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FINAL SPRING OPEN GARDEN DAY Earlier in October, Terrace Station welcomed new and returning visitors on a lovely calm day. The bluebells in the woods and around the garden, including the pink and white varieties, were much admired. The paeonies were not as advanced as last year, but ‘Molly the Witch’ will be in full flower on Sunday, October 31st, when the gardens will be open for the final time this spring, from 11am until 3pm. Aquilegias and foxgloves will be on show in the homestead garden, along with other paeonies such as Paeony Veitchii, which is another rare treasure. Bluebells and primulas still look impressive in the woodland and the magnificent deciduous trees are now being clothed in many shades of green.

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Head along to Terrace Station to find the Big Bear in the garden. a picnic to enjoy on the lawns around the house, where there is always a sheltered spot. The specially created ‘Big Walkway’ highlights massive sequoias and oaks. The renovated summerhouse displays old farming and gardening tools along with 19th century

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domestic items. Children will enjoy foraging in the woods to find unusual leaves and cones with the assistance of a guide sheet.

Woodland plants will be for sale along with some giveaways. The $10 entry fee goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, children enter free. Please note there is no Eftpos available. There will be signposts from the Hororata roundabout and please leave dogs at home.

Despite August snow and Covid restrictions, the Terrace Station garden has opened regularly to newcomers and returnees over the last few months. Head along and enjoy the last opportunity this spring to wander around this peaceful environment, while listening to the birds.

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The display by three local gardening groups at Darfield Library during National Gardening Week (October 18th - 25th) created a focal point, which was enjoyed by visitors and staff alike.

The display between Darfield Community Garden, Darfield Garden and Sheffield Garden Clubs was to raise awareness and provide information about the local groups within the Malvern District.

Darfield District Community Learning Librarian Emmaline Sibbald said, “The display attracted a lot of attention as people walked into the Library and staff looked forward to hosting another display next year.”

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Nineteen year old, first year Lincoln University Land and Property student and Darfield cricket player Zac Foulkes is one of several new faces that has recently been named as players of the Canterbury Cricket’s ‘A’ squad for the 2021/22 season. Other locals include Jesse Frew (Darfield) and Blake Coburn (Weedons).

Zac had to decline a debut Canterbury ‘A’ appearance last year due to a broken hand, but he impressed selectors while playing for Canterbury Country (CC) in the two ‘Town v Country’ games in the lead up to this season.

“I really enjoyed having the chance to play with and against some of Canterbury’s best,” Zac commented.

“It was pretty awesome to get out and face guys like Ed Nuttall (who made his Canterbury debut in 2012) whom I’ve watched quite a bit growing up.

“Having some of my CC teammates around like Henry Shipley (from Greendale) and Harry Chamberlain (from Leeston-Southbridge) meant I could watch how they go about their cricket and try to implement some stuff into my own game.

“It’s a great feeling to have the backing of Brendon Donkers (Canterbury Coach) and Peter Fulton (Canterbury Head Coach).

“It’s a privilege to be selected in this squad and means that I can continue to develop my game with the assistance of fantastic coaches and great facilities, which will hopefully allow me to put consistent performances on

the board for my teams,” said Zak. Cricket definitely runs in the Foulkes family. Older brother, Liam is the Darfield Premier Team captain and is looking forward to leading Darfield and going one better than last year, winning the CC Premier competition. He has also recently been appointed as the Canterbury Country Cricket Coaching and Development Officer.

Robbie (younger brother) attends Christchurch Boys High School and hopes to help his 1st X1 retain the Gillette Cup (national high school cricket competition) this season as he was very influential in the campaign of winning it last year, scoring 100 in the national finals at Lincoln as a Year 11.

“Dad, Glen was a big factor in my love of the game. After our Saturday morning games the Foulkes and Frew boys (Jesse and Jordy) would spend our weekends watching dad and Rob Frew, whilst playing our own games on the sideline.

Rob has also had a huge impact

on my cricket, coaching me through CC age groups and then coaching my St Andrew’s College 1st XI. “Dad also played a couple of games for Canterbury ‘A’. He retired to bring up a young family, and started back playing when he was in his early to mid 30’s as he wanted us to grow up seeing him play.

“It's also pretty cool to be representing CC Senior with Jesse and Liam as that is where we all grew our love for the game from in our early days.

Hopefully, in the years to come, there can be three Foulkes boys and two Frew boys all playing in the same XI for Country.

“Cricket is different to a lot of other sports, and you become really close with the people that you play with as you spend lots of time with them and I really love being in and around the team environment.

“One of my main aims for the season is to win the Hawke Cup back for CC, as I was in the team who lost it last year and would be nice to put some wrongs right in that regard,” Zac concluded.

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Just across from the milking platform, the family have built a milk processing and cheesemaking factory.

Farm Manager, Juan Cavallotti is also head cheesemaker, with cheesemaking in his blood as his family has roots in Northern Italy and started making cheese over a century ago. They have recently teamed up with four other local sheep milk suppliers, so Juan expects to process up to 3,000 litres per day at the peak of the season.

Juan has developed a range of cheeses, but the first to be available will of course be the Havarti and Gouda, which people can purchase locally at the Darfield or West Melton Four Square, as well as other selected Four Square and New World Supermarkets in the South Island. With limited sheep milk cheese varieties in the supermarkets the Jones’ are excited to share their sheep milk

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STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY COMP Calling all creative student photographers and digital storytellers nationwide, entries are open now for ‘Stills 2021’.

Stills is a student photography competition, sponsored by Canon, which is launching for the first time this year.

Stills is being run by Rockquest Promotions, the team behind the hugely successful performing arts platforms Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, Showquest, Rockshop Bandquest, OnScreen and Toi. The Stills platform has come about as a reaction to the changing alert levels and social distancing restrictions. Students are encouraged to get creative with what they have, not judged by the number of megapixels in their camera so much, but on the style and creativity they use to complete the final image they submit.

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creativity and connection in young creative students.

“Throughout the country annually we hold around seventy live events, and more often than not, we have student photographers coming along to shoot their peers performing. It is great to think we can help those students get involved in their local creative communities by offering them that opportunity to get their foot in the door, make some connections and learn the basics of their craft. It’s a powerful thing, with a roll on effect.

“It makes a lot of sense for us to launch a photography platform focusing on these students now, reacting to a demand, but also providing a place for creative expression and celebration that can be done safely and in keeping with all alert levels,” Georgia concluded.

There are four categories across two sections for the students to enter into. The Junior section (open to Years 1-8 only), and the

Open Section, where students must submit into ‘Live’, ‘Hometown’, or ‘Enhanced’ categories.

Awards up for grabs are sponsored by Canon and are worth over $7,000. Both the Junior and Senior section winners will take home a Canon camera, with other placegetters receiving prizes as well. Entries close on November 19th.

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AGRI TRAINING To address the gaps in the market for young people looking for career opportunities in the agricultural sector, a Canterbury training facility, Agri Training, is offering the Primary Trade Certificate Programme taught from the Winchmore training facility.

This full-time, forty week programme has been designed to meet the needs of young people who are not looking for degree qualifications, but who are looking for career opportunities and managerial pathways, while providing an NZQA Level 3 Certificate.

“As we have seen, Covid-19 has negatively affected all types of industries, however, the world needs food production and New Zealand farming is leading the way in innovation and growth.

It’s no longer a one-man band.

The agricultural industry is a massive multi-million dollar industry that requires all levels of skilled work and professionalism,” said Agri Training Business Development Manager, Bryn Price.

“There are managerial roles available in the agricultural sector that often have fast

pathways to six-figure salaries.

The programme begins with entrylevel core subjects providing a foundation before advancing into elective programmes, depending on students areas of interest.

“It can take people years working on a farm to gain the knowledge to support the practical work they are doing. We’ve designed the course so students can understand the ‘why’, not just the ‘how-to’. We teach analysis and business decision making alongside practical learnings,” Bryn concluded.

New Zealand Dairy Careers Project Manager, Trina Moore, works with both industry leaders and Government agencies, and sees a huge demand for a skilled workforce.

“We need people who have both the skills and knowledge to move into management roles fairly swiftly. We’ve got the work,

now we need trained people,” Trina commented.

Agri Training will work with graduates to introduce them to an employer who will foster continued learning and with good terms and conditions. They will then provide a further six months of pastoral care to help with the transition into the industry.

This is a free programme covered under the Government fee free scheme for 2022 and upon completion, provides a New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (NZ 3869) and a Agri Training Primary Trade Certificate. It is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents aged between 17 and 24 years old with a commitment to embark on a career in the agriculture sector.

Visit: agritraining.co.nz for further details.

TE ARA KAKARIKI PLANTOUT Te Ara Kākāriki Trust finished up the 2021 planting season with a hardy group of volunteers, at four Selwyn sites last Sunday.

A key driver for the Trust is attempting to increase the less than 1% of indigenous vegetation remaining on the Canterbury Plains. The ‘Greendot’ project is an attempt to identify and establish a corridor of plantings and build community awareness of plains biodiversity.

Two groups of about forty people braved rain and wind to plant native seedlings at two sites, each to create native steppingstones to link the Canterbury foothills with Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere and Banks Peninsula, for native birds and wildlife.

The community event and some plants were funded by Central Plains Water and Selwyn District Council, meaning lunches and buses were provided making it easy for volunteers to get to the rural sites.

Jane and Bernard Duncan, along

with their family, joined volunteers on their farm in Darfield, where 600 seedlings including tōtara, manatu/ ribbonwood and harakeke/flax were planted on a corner block.

The group planted on the McKavanagh farm in Hororata in the afternoon, a wetland site where digging was much more enjoyable. 470 plants were planted, including several carex varieties, pokaka and kahikatea.

The planting was also a family effort with Leon and Bronwyn’s children and grandchildren helping out.

A vibrant rainbow greeted the second group of volunteers as they arrived at the William’s Springfield site. 660 seedlings were planted here, just beside Lords Bush, an 8 hectare beech podocarp remnant.

The group finished off the day planting 300 seedlings at a Springfield farm site with a welldeserved sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

Due to Covid delays, Te Ara Kākāriki has held a community plantout every weekend for the past month and it has been a busy but enjoyable time, planting with landowners and a mix of new and returning volunteers supporting the creation of Greendots.

Landowners will be able to apply for planting assistance for 2023 next May via the website www.kakariki.org.nz

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DARFIELD PREMIER & SENIOR CRICKET UPDATE Captain Liam Foulkes lost the toss and Lee-Bridge (LeestonSouthbridge) chose to bat first on a fresh, but hard and flat pitch. The visitors started cautiously, making it to the 9th over before the first wicket fell with the score at 15, to a diving catch from wicketkeeper Jesse Frew from the bowling of Ryan Hughes. The next ball Hughes bowled newly contracted Canterbury batsman, Harry Chamberlain, for a duck and Tom Innes picked one up for himself the next over, to take Lee-bridge to 15/3. Sam Chamberlain (53) and Chris Beatson (34) put together the only substantial partnership of the innings, as they noodled

their way to the 32nd over and 111 runs before Beatson was caught by Nick Gilbert from the bowling of Andrew Bell.

The tail did their best to stay with Sam Chamberlain, but he too was dismissed just as the remaining overs were depleted and he looked to clear the rope, but could only find the safe hands of Josh Roche at long-on.

The goal of batting the full complement of 45 overs was achieved and Lee-Bridge went to lunch at 170/9, with Hughes taking 4 wickets.

In reply, there was the familiar sight of both Darfield openers back in the shed for single digit scores and at 13/2 it looked like 171 runs was a long distance

away. Frew (77*) and Hughes (81*) then put their heads down and got about their work collecting singles where they could and bashing the rare poor ball to the fence. The visitors didn't offer many freebies. Darfield were ahead of the required run rate at all times, but when both batters reached their 50's they put the hammer down and raced towards the win and the bonus point securing both in the 32nd over.

Doug McKenzie and Eddie Hurst at the Waimak 100.

score from the Rakaia 100 shoot at Mead Te Pirita Gun Club in April and the Waimak 100.

HOA: Shane Watson (195/200) A Grade: Ray Everett (192) B Grade: Bevan Brown (188) C Grade: Marcel Van Leeuwen (169).

It was a big day of shooting over the Club’s two traps.

Leeston/Southbridge

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Leeston/Southbridge Stags T20 130/5 from 20 overs

Ryan Hughes 81* • Jesse Frew 77*.

Darfield next play Sefton at Sefton Domain on October 30th. Play starts at 12.30pm.

Shannon McAleer, Darfield Premier Coach.

The Darfield Senior team played against Weedons at Weedons.

Darfield 140/10 from 39.4 overs • •

Jayden McIntyre 35 Jesse Gray 30

Leeston-Southbridge 171/9 from Weedons 143/6 • Jesse Sutherland 2/17 from 4 45 overs •

Sam Chamberlain 53 Chris Beatson 34 • Ryan Hughes 4/60 from 9 overs • Liam Foulkes 3/26 from 8 overs.

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DARFIELD GUN CLUB October has been a busy month for Darfield Gun Club, starting with our annual Waimak 100, sponsored by Jean and Eddie Hurst.

Once again the weather didn’t co -operate, a cold and occasionally blustery Southerly made possibles hard to come by, for the majority of the forty six shooters who turned up on the day. Doug McKenzie was the sole 100/100 shooter for the day, with Shane Watson and Steve Gawn four shots adrift on 96/100.

With so many different events, the shoot-offs were extensive with some excellent shooting on display.

Twin Rivers Trophy was kindly sponsored by Duncan Jefferis and Heath Smith. A combined

Darfield 172/2

A Grade: 3: Steve Gawn B Grade: 2: Bevan Brown.

The Kinney Memorial held at Mead Te Pirita: Finally some good weather, bright sunny and just a hint of a southerly breeze. Seven shooters from the Club across the grades and some good shooting on display.

A Grade: Steve Gawn B Grade: Bevan Brown C Grade: Marcel Van Leeuwen.

Just the AA Grade missed out on, so a good result.

Darfield finally won the Trophy back after several years.

The CAC Team Shoot: Just five Club shooters attended the event with a breezy southerly lifting the targets to the right, while flattening those on the left. This wouldn’t have been so bad if it were not for the inconsistency. Scores were on average low and this was the best way to describe the team's Bevan Brown, results.

Publicity Officer, AA Grade: Darfield Gun Club.

2: Dave Folley

The Kinney Team - Ben, Marcel, Johnny, Dave, Bevan, Murray and Steve.

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overs Jack Kennedy 2/20 from 4 overs.

The Darfield Dogs won against

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Chris Lea 2/15

Darfield Dogs T20 134/4 from 17.3 overs • • •

Richard Catherwood 51 not out Harrison Groundwater 47 James Davidson 20 not out.

GOLF RESULTS

Results 23rd October 2021 STABLEFORD & LUCKY JOHN COMPETITION Best Gross: A Sime 79 1st: A Millar 38 2nd=: M Adams, D Reardon 35 4th: J Morten 34 5th: H Youdale 33 6th=: A Sime, K Vailu'u, N Penney 32 Lucky John Competition: J Morten, J Halkett, P Fletcher Closest to the Pins: #2in2: S Deverall #6: S Edwards #11: J Wilson #14: H Youdale #17: A Sime

RUNNING BOAR Malvern Branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) hosted their annual InterBranch Running Boar Challenge Shoot, at the Darfield Shooting Centre in blustery Nor'west conditions, on Sunday, October 17th.

Competing were Ashburton, Rakaia, as well as members from Malvern branches. The event consists of shooting at the moving Running Boar target at 50 metres, at two varying speeds. The visiting teams were allowed a few practice shots

before the competition started.

A few bull-eyes were shot to the applause of the onlooking shooters.

An individual Ashburton shooter was shooting well throughout the day, but it was our local Malvern branch team who took the Trophy, followed by Rakaia and then Ashburton.

The Malvern team consisted of, Les Hurford, Nick Drinan, Grant Pearce, Graeme Williams, reserve Charles Ridgen.

Graeme Williams, President Malvern NZDA.

Malvern team of the day: Les Hurford, Nick Drinan, Charles Ridgen and Graeme Williams.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Malvern School of Music Inc INC

Thursday 4th November 7pm, at Darfield Hotel

SUNDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2021 In the Darfield High School Hall There will be further information in the Malvern News on November 5th concerning any covid restrictions.

General Mee ng to follow.

New commi ee members welcome.

If anyone, new to the area, is interested in playing, coaching or sponsoring the Kirwee Club please aƩend the AGM or email: kirweesecretary@gmail.com

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 9th November, 7:30pm Meeting Room, Darfield Library & Service Centre For further info please contact the Chairperson, Raewyn Feast, 03 318 1020

ALL WELCOME!

- Open Garden Days -

Racecourse Hill Homestead gardens will be open to the public on the 31st of October & 21st of November, from 10am - 2pm.

Entry from Gunns Road  $10 per person (cash only)

ANNABEL’S EDUCARE & 3 YR & 4 YR OLD KINDERGARTENS

The following details were correct to our knowledge at the time of going to print, dates may be subject to change due to Covid.

AUG: • 9 Aug -Dec

Temporary Road Closure (Aylesbury Road, between Wards & Two Chain Roads)

OCT: • 29 Oct - 25 Nov • 31st Oct • 31st Oct • 31st Oct • 31st Oct

10am 10am 10am 11am

‘The Journey’ Art Exhibition Garden Tour - Nicola Grigg Family Gardens Community Recycling & Bulky Waste Drop-off Day Racecourse Hill Open Garden Final spring Open Garden day

12-16 South Tce, Darfield EDUCARE Opening Hours 7:30am - 5pm

Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield Surrey Hills Station Hawkins Pit, Darfield Racecourse Hill Homestead Terrace Station, Hororata

• 2nd Nov • 2nd Nov • 4th Nov • 4th Nov • 6th Nov • 7th Nov • 9th Nov • 21st Nov

Oxford A&P Annual Show - Food site tenders close Malvern A & P AGM Sheffield Pavilion Malvern A & P Trade Sites & Food Vendor Applications Open 12:30pm Nicola Grigg MP - Constituent Clinic Darfield Library 7pm Kirwee Netball Club AGM Darfield Hotel 5pm EVENT CANCELLED - Selwyn Fireworks Spectacular Foster Park, Rolleston Malvern School Of Music Annual Concert Darfield High School Hall 7:30pm Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Meeting Room, Darf Library 10am Racecourse Hill Open Garden Racecourse Hill Homestead

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CONVENTIONAL bales of peastraw $5 each. Good clean straw, great for the garden.

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POINT of lay hyline/shavers General Painting & Property Repairs pullets for sale. Please phone Roof Painting  Gib Stopping  Wallpapering 021 863 158.

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Please call Iron Bridge Property Management (03) 961 5333 or visit www.ironbridge.co.nz

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We are a small team providing support for a wide variety of greenhouses to the commercial greenhouse industry, greenhouses for home gardeners, and other structures including swimming pool covers, animal shelters and storage facilities.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Izone at Rolleston with travel around the South Island, an opportunity to either start your career or develop on your existing skills.

About the role: A Greenhouse Technician will ensure the structural assembly of our products and perform any maintenance and repair work necessary. The role involves working from low level scaffolds and ladders will not be foreign to you. The benefits: You will pickup some great skills along the way, learning new construction techniques, improving your knowledge of power tools, gain further certifications & licence for EWP and First Aid training.

Not only will your job take you around the South Island, there is plenty of scope to progress within the business for the right person.

You will need: A basic understanding of construction techniques and tools could be an advantage.

• Experience as a Hammer Hand/Skilled Labourer could be an advantage, but not essential for this role.

• A Team Player • Reliable & Self-motivated, with the ability to work unsupervised • A current & clean driver’s licence is an advantage.

If you are interested in working with a great team and developing your skills, then please reply with a cover letter and résumé to: info@tunnelhouse.co.nz or call Darren on 0800 212 934.

To be eligible for this position you must be a NZ resident and/or legally able to work on a permanent basis without any restrictions.

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