Issue 1,013 - Thursday 11th November 2021

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Top Cheese Store cont… cont …

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SDC Decisions

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Fiddle Workshop

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Letter To The Editor

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Darfield Crime Cameras

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School Fundraiser

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The End of Life Choice Act

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Running for Movember

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Fun Facts

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Property Brokers - Office of the Year

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Professional Planner

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RTL Column

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Vote For Local Gardener

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Annual Music Concert

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Springfield Adventure Park Open Day

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New Partnership with Canterbury 9 Grasslands Darfield Cricket Update

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Success For Texel Studs

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Coloured Lambs are Winners

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Public Notices Save The Date

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Charing Cross Cheesery at Riverside Market in Christchurch are celebrating. They have just been awarded a Top New Zealand Cheese Store 2021 accolade, which has come as an unexpected delight to owners Sue and Guy Trafford.

Trafford The award from the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Assn recognises cheese shops across Aotearoa which celebrate and support the local industry by educating cheese lovers and promoting locally made cheese.

The Trafford’s both make and sell cheese. Since 2012, they have operated Charing Cross Sheep Dairy, a boutique sheep dairy on their property on Bealey Road, Charing Cross. Initially, they planned to make ice cream, but have branched out into making a range of products in a processing room attached to the dairy.

In 2019, they were offered the opportunity to open a cheese shop at Riverside Market in Central Christchurch to compliment the three other ‘buy local’ cornerstone market shops setting up there.

“The Market environment is wonderful, with lots of diverse shops and eating places in a beautiful setting and it is really popular with locals and tourists.

There is a great community spirit amongst the shop holders and active support from Riverside’s owners and managers,” commented Sue. The Market has given them a perfect venue to showcase their award-winning sheep milk products and those of other South Island artisan cheesemakers.

“We only sell South Island cheeses and we curate a range of

cheeses that are now highly sought after and so the shop has been a real hit.

They are very committed to a ‘buy local’ philosophy and a relationship-based consumer experience where people can taste and discuss products before they buy. It really confirms for them that shoppers are looking for something new, different, local and award-winning products, a meaningful personal experience and to have their cheeses cut at the counter after tasting and selecting them.

Sue and Guy have noticed an increasing demand for sheep, goat, buffalo and other nonbovine cheeses.

They chose to milk sheep because sheep milk is a highly versatile, nutritious, milk that offers significant sensory, health,

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Sue and Guy Trafford hosting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her entourage at the Cheesery in 2021. digestion and environmental benefits.

While it took a bit of convincing people to try the products initially, it is a whole different story now as sheep milk products are much more common in New Zealand and increasingly so in Canterbury.

They found post-earthquakes an increasingly diverse public were looking for more diversity in cheeses reminiscent of what is available internationally but artisan based and New Zealand produced.

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TOP NZ CHEESE STORE ...continued from front page.

The cheeses they sell include, Kervella in the East Takaka Valley, Wairiri Buffalo from Glenroy, Emilio Festa Cheeses at Aylesbury, sheep cheeses from the Jones Family Farm at Kirwee, sheep and cow cheeses from Little River Estate in Upper Moutere, Cranky Goat cheeses

from Picton, as well as Barry’s Bay, Whitestone, Karikaas and others.

They also sell free range hen’s eggs from Lamond Poultry at Charing Cross, free range duck eggs from their own property, gourmet cheese toasties, cheese platters, traveller’s cheese boxes, cheese celebration cakes, and a range of condiments and crackers

from South Island producers “While the retailing environment is pretty tough under Covid conditions, we are being well supported by the public who appreciate the sentiments and efforts that underpin the business. This award confirms that we are doing many things right,” Sue concluded.

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Community History Fund Established The Selwyn District Council (SDC) has agreed to set up an interim fund to protect the district’s history while a strategic heritage plan is developed.

Under the Long-Term Plan 20212031 the Council agreed to work with mana whenua and heritage groups to develop a strategic heritage plan.

Funding from the interim Selwyn Community History Fund is intended to support kaitiaki (guardians, conservators, and protectors), communities and community groups and their heritage activities during the period the Plan will be developed.

It will support protecting, promoting and celebrating Selwyn’s history and making it more accessible for residents and visitors.

The Council also agreed to establish the Selwyn Community History Committee to oversee the development of the heritage plan.

Council Group Manager Community Services and Facilities Denise Kidd said, “it is the start of a process to make real change in the way heritage is supported in Selwyn.

Darfield Plan Change Agreed The SDC has accepted Private Plan Change 63, to rezone an area on the north-eastern edge of Darfield for housing.

The Council accepted the application on the recommendation from an independent hearing commissioner, following consultation and a public hearing.

The application is to rezone around 60.6 hectares for residential homes and a retirement village.

The area is divided into two sections, the first is proposed for the development of a retirement village and 103 homes with a mix of low and medium density lots.

The second section is proposed to be developed once a new wastewater connection has been completed to the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant and could see around 347 homes built.

New Industrial Land Agreed The SDC has accepted Private Plan Change 66, to rezone an area to the east of the iPort inland port for further industrial development.

The plan change will see 27 hectares of land next to iPort rezoned and was supported by KiwiRail and the Lyttelton Port Company.

SDC also agreed to rules that would ensure the land can only be used for industrial purposes and within noise sensitivity rules, and that the land cannot be developed until any new overbridge of State Highway 1 from Rolleston Drive to iZone is operational and cannot access Maddisons Road.

Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaws Updated Changes to the Council’s Trade Waste and Wastewater bylaws have been agreed to simplify the two bylaws.

The bylaws have been amended following public consultation.

Both bylaws have undergone minor changes. The trade waste bylaw simplifies the way low-risk premises are charged for trade waste discharges. The wastewater bylaw details who can work on drains; and to simplify the system for ‘common drains’ (private drains with multiple connections).

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Last Friday, the Malvern School of Music violin group had a Fiddle Workshop with well known Christchurch fiddler Helen Fahey.

Attendees were taught how to play in the style of the Irish Fiddlers with lots of embellishments and strong repetitive rhythms.

“It was great fun with sixteen of us playing together.

After the Workshop, we enjoyed a concert played by Helen's band Catharsis,” commented Pauline Sewell, on behalf of Malvern School of Music Inc.

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EDUCARE To the Editor: I tore down an inflammatory political protest sign from a telephone pole on the north side of SH73, opposite the sawmill, in Darfield on Sunday, November 7th. The message I would like to

publicly convey to the author is this: be thankful you live in New Zealand. You may not like ‘no jab, no job’, the current RMA, or The Three Rivers proposals, but you still have the freedom to express your displeasure and

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“This is only the beginning, with twenty three crime cameras spread throughout Darfield. This has established a net that will be

used to catch offenders and keep our community safe,” commented Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel, Area McDaniel Deployment Manager.

“They provide an additional layer of security for all residents in providing a safer community,” added newly appointed Malvern Community Chairman Harvey

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“I would like to give special thanks to Errol Ashby and the Malvern Community Patrol for their drive and support in getting this project underway.

Errol championed the project, called a public meeting, organised a committee and work alongside the Community Patrols and many of our community businesses in setting up these cameras. Thanks also to the grant from the Westview Special Fund for the betterment of Darfield,” Stephen said.

“Our community should be proud of how we’ve all come together to make Darfield a safer place to live,” Stephen concluded.

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The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (‘The Act’) was brought into effect by a referendum at the 2020 General Election. The Act enables an eligible person to have the option of legally requesting assisted dying from November, 7th 2021. It is not a replacement for palliative care or health services more generally, it provides another option for people with terminal illnesses in certain circumstances.

To meet the ‘certain criteria’ the person must: • Be aged 18 years or over • Be either a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident • Suffer from a terminal illness that is likely to end their life within 6 months • Be in an advanced state of irreversible decline in

physical capability Experience unbearable suffering that cannot be relieved in a manner that they consider tolerable • Be competent to make an informed decision about assisted dying.

The eligibility requirement to be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident means that a person is eligible for funded health care services.

Life Insurance policies typically include an exclusion if a person dies as a result of suicide or other intentional self-injury.

However, section 35 of The Act provides that a person who dies as a result of assisted dying is for the purposes of any life insurance contract (or any other contract) is taken to have died from the terminal illness •

suffered, and as if assisted dying had not been provided. This will mean that generally, life insurance policies remain valid.

With the introduction of this new legislation, the process governing assisted dying is now likely to form part of a wider conversation around wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance care plans.

If you have any questions about the End of Life Choice Act or Estate Planning, please contact Kate Warren.

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RUNNING FOR MOVEMBER Darfield locals, Jess Henderson and Caitlin Knowles are both running 60km during this month, in honour of the late Rusty Henderson, Henderson as well as for all the other fathers, sons and brothers who have struggled and are struggling with mental health.

“We are running 60km this Movember for the 60 men we lose each hour of every day,” the pair commented.

Movember looks at mental

health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion.

The group is working towards a world where men take action to be mentally well and are supported by those around them.

Globally, the rate of suicide is alarmingly high, particularly in men. Too many men are ‘toughing it out’, keeping their feelings to themselves and struggling in silence. Movember is aiming to reduce the rate of male suicide by 25% by 2030, and these girls want to help. So, help them stop men dying too young and donate to this very

worthwhile cause.

Your generosity will help fuel the game-changing work in men’s mental health, the innovative medical research, and groundbreaking tests and treatments for prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Put simply, your donation will help change and save lives!

At the time of going to print Jess and Caitlin had raised $2,140 and completed 20km out of their 60km goal. Great work girls keep up the fantastic work.

To donate visit: nz.movember.com and search for Caitlin and Jess.

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After every sale, we surveyed our clients to ensure that they were satisfied with the service we provided.

This is an internationally recognised survey, conducted by many organisations around the world.

Our office has achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) score of 85.1. Compare this to the industry average of -2 puts this into perspective and reflects the pride we take in providing outstanding service. We don't just say it we do it, we actually do. This is based on our client's comments, not ours!

Our market share continues to grow, allowing us to become the market leader. Again, this is thanks to all our clients who

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The market continues to remain buoyant, there are good numbers of buyers coming to open homes, there is still a limited supply of houses on the market and prices remain strong. Will this continue? It is a little hard to predict what will happen, as there is a lot of Government pressure to calm the housing market. On the opposite side

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PROFESSIONAL PLANNER What does a Professional Planner do for your Land Development Projects?

By Rose Leighton, Planner, Baseline Group.

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THE MOST COMMON QUESTION My vocation is an interesting one, never a dull moment one might say!

But the question I get asked the most is not one of interesting content – it is quite simply – who is responsible for the smoke detectors?

To me smoke detectors are like seatbelts – never be without them. But the message is still taking its time to get around.

I have been in a house where the smoke detectors have been removed as the tenant said she did not smoke – so did not need them. Or the house where the intense heat of the cooking creates so much smoke the smoke detectors are removed – but the most common reason I have come across for not having smoke detectors up in a rental property is both parties not being sure whose responsibility it is.

So here it is – When a tenancy starts the landlord is responsible to make sure there are working smoke detectors in a property. They must not be expired. If they are and they are being replaced they must be replaced with LONGLIFE PHOTOTELECTRIC smoke detectors or hardwired ones. At a minimum, they must be within three metres of every sleeping area doorway. If it is a multilevel house there must be at least one on every level. If there are any buildings outside of the house such as a hobby room or sleep out, you need to have one in there also. If you want them in the lounge or kitchen area seek advice about heat detectors – as invariably these will be the ones that get taken down due to being set off with living smoke from cooking or a log burner. If they expire during the course of the tenancy it is up to the landlord to replace them. The landlord is responsible to make sure they remain in working order for the duration of the tenancy.

It is a good idea at the tenant induction to check them together. That instigates the conversation also about keeping them up, etc.

During the tenancy, the tenant has a responsibility to keep the smoke detectors in place and to advise the landlord if they stop working. If there are still some old school ones with 9v batteries it is the tenant's responsibility to replace the batteries.

And if preservation of life is not enough of an incentive this may be: If landlords don’t meet their obligations, they could face financial penalties of up to $7,200. If tenants don’t meet their obligations they could face financial penalties of up to $4,000.

Acquiring a resource consent can involve several different professionals, including planners, surveyors, lawyers, landscape architects, engineers and ecologists. So, how does planning differ from other professions and when should you engage one?

Planners that work in resource management can help you identify the issues and effects of your proposal and put together an application for submission to

the Council. This application will address site constraints, the proposal, an assessment of all relevant rules and other matters in the District Plan and an assessment of any effects your proposal may produce.

As well as your planner, it is common for other professionals to be involved in the application process, such as acoustic engineers, ecologists, landscape architects, or traffic engineers.

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Planners can interpret and apply rules in a case-by-case manner, allowing us to assess the severity and type of non-compliances and provide advice as to how to progress your application.

If your application is for a subdivision or boundary adjustment, then a surveyor will be required. They can perform site surveys to provide accurate boundary information, prepare a scheme plan showing the future subdivision and set out your proposed boundaries. This information supports the report that planners prepare for submission to the council and will form the basis of an assessment against the District Plan. Alternatively, if your application is for a land use consent, an architectural designer may be required in order to develop the design of any proposal buildings and how they are set out on your site.

These are just a few examples of information and other professionals that may be required to develop a complete application.

Planning does not often perform as an isolated profession and instead is accompanied by myriad disciplines that work in adjacent fields. Through this, planners can be precise in what they require from other professionals based on the applicable rules, the type of development being proposed and the site itself.

Planners have the knowledge and expertise that will assist your project or development in achieving the support it needs to gain approval. While planning consultants cannot ultimately determine the outcome of your proposal, they can guide you through the process and mediate with the Council to resolve any issues that may come up.

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VOTE FOR LOCAL GARDENER Earlier this year, NZ Gardener once again launched its annual search for greenfingered good sorts, individuals, or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

Nominations for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year poured in from across the country with finalists featuring in the November issue of the magazine.

The 2021 winner will receive a $1,000 Palmers Gift Card, and each finalist will receive a prize pack of amazing goodies.

There’s also a Most Colourful Character section, with the lucky winner receiving $1,000 worth of Resene paint for their next garden renovation.

Darfield local, Bronwyn AdamsAdamsHooper is one of five finalists.

Approximately three years ago Bronwyn was asked if she would be interested in running a horticulture programme at the Christchurch Men’s Prison Youth Unit for 18-21 year olds serving time. Bronwyn began going to

the unit every Wednesday afternoon to work with the young men, clearing and planting the prison’s gardens. It didn’t take long for there to be an abundance of edible crops, which were of a very high standard and eaten by the men and Bronwyn also takes a share to the community pantry in Darfield.

Bronwyn wanted to show the men what they were achieving, so she got permission granted for them to enter a previous Courtenay A&P Show. The first year the prison gardens were entered they won sixteen certificates, won the broad beans class and grew some fantastic rhubarb. Since then the prisoners have been fierce competitors at a couple of local A&P Shows, entering both the vegetable and rose sections.

“Since we started entering the shows, the buy-in to the garden programme has been incredible,” Bronwyn commented.

“These young men don’t get a lot of positive feedback, many of

them have never had any! I also print certificates for the men, this might be the first time some of them have felt like they have achieved something.

“The young men often talk about growing food for their families in the future and currently two have found jobs in the horticulture industry after being released.

Bronwyn hopes that seeing things like the vegetables in the community pantry and entries at shows might change the perception of what these young men are capable of in the future.

“I want to give the boys skills, so they get jobs. But it’d be awesome if someone saw what they had done and thought, ‘wow’. Because then they might be convinced to give them a chance they would not otherwise have got,” Bronwyn added.

Another project Bronwyn is passionate about is her ‘Seeds of Change’, this is a personal project for her, which she does from her property in Darfield.

She is slowly converting her twoacre piece of land into a food forest. The aim of this is to supply veggies and fruit to the food banks and help support families who have hit tough times.

“It works on a, not for profit structure and every family that buys a box of veggies off me I gift four other families veggies and at the peak of the season approximately twenty families are receiving veggies,” Bronwyn concluded.

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The Malvern School of Music (MSM) (Inc) held their 34th Annual Concert on Sunday, November 7th. Due to Covid restrictions, this was for ticket holders only and was held as two smaller Concerts. For the first of the afternoon performances, our audience greatly enjoyed hearing three talented young pianists, tutored by Adele Langlands.

Langlands This was followed by students tutored by Liz Nicholls in guitar, banjo and vocals, performing group and solo items, showcasing their beautiful singing. Four wonderful toetapping drummers were next, supported by tutor Alicia Alvis.

Alvis Tutors Ray McMurdo and Helen Langen played alongside their students to present a delightful guitar version of the Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’. We were all enthralled when Jakob Coleman gave a solo performance of ‘Midnight’

by Joe Satriani; Satriani his fingers were flying! The Darfield Ukulele Group, led by Adele Langlands concluded the first Concert with four tunes demonstrating picking with a strumming accompaniment.

The second Concert opened with tutor Pauline Sewell’s Sewell violinists, ranging from young primary age students through to adults, playing a favourite selection of pieces from ‘Baby Shark’ to two dancing polkas. Senior Year 13 student, Z’Arn Payne very ably played ‘La Golondrina’ (The Swallow) as a solo item. We were treated to hear two adult students performing two cello pieces, joined by tutor Cecilia Pascoe.

Next was Pauline Pascoe

Sewell’s recorder students who played four lovely tunes very well. Our finale was the MSM (Inc) orchestral item: ‘Ye Olde English Songs’ – Traditional Songs arranged by Helen Langen. We were very grateful to have our conductor Annabel Harold work with us at rehearsals and give our many students such a great experience playing in an orchestra. This was a marvellous conclusion for our

afternoon. Our grateful thanks to Melissa Jebson for being our MC and to all the parents for their support. MSM (Inc) is also very grateful to Darfield Dental Centre, Creative Communities NZ Selwyn District, the Rata Foundation and Pub Charity Ltd for their support and sponsorship.

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING

SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAY Perfect weather greeted everyone who dropped in to Springfield Adventure Park for the first Jet Boat World Open Day. Perched overlooking the mighty Waimakariri River, Jet Boat World tells the story of Bill Hamilton’s Hamilton search for a way to boat upstream against the flow.

He finally succeeded in the 1950s down in Irishman Creek in the Mackenzie Basin, but so much of that early development actually happened at Woodstock beach opposite the Faulkner's farming property in Springfield.

Paul Vernel and Paul Mullan have been expanding their Alpine Jet Thrills business to try and ‘pivot’ into areas other than the non-existent cruise ship tourism which had been the lifeblood of the business.

Last Saturday’s Open Day was the first chance locals had to see what all the fuss was about and for those who attended, they

weren’t disappointed. Entry level Jet Boat and Air Boat rides were eagerly snapped up by those wanting to sample some of the Waimakariri Canyon or skim wet stones in the lower braided reaches. Plenty of hot Sims Bakery pies were gobbled up, along with sweet treats and coffee. The kids could even roast a marshmallow on a portable fire pit.

Three pet lambs were a favourite with the kids too, as were the jet boats on display inside. One new addition to the collection, an early children’s amusement ride, refurbished and sporting new artwork, is a resplendent 'minime’ of Bill Hamlton’s early Jet 30. For the big kids there were five New Zealand Marathon winning jet race boats to pour over, in stark contrast to the older historic models inside the complex.

The large amount of feedback

receivedwas overwhelmingly positive according to Paul Mullan, “those who took the time to come and check it out were really enthusiastic and we’re encouraged, so many are talking of returning with more friends and family over summer”.

While it’s early days the two Paul’s have committed to having the new facility open and available for visitors every weekend from now, through to the end of January. As well, Springfield Adventure Park will also host many corporate end of year functions in the lead up to the Christmas. If you haven’t already got something planned, support local and consider your Christmas ‘do’ relaxing overlooking the Waimakariri after a Jet Boat experience up one of the most picturesque river gorges in New Zealand - right at your backdoor.

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NEW PARTNERSHIP Local dairy farming business, Canterbury Grasslands Ltd (Grasslands) has joined the Hororata Community Trust as a Strategic Partner for the next three years. Grasslands is a dairy farming business based in Hororata built from hard work and determination.

“Our people share a common passion for dairy farming, take pride in everything we do and our culture and values align with the Hororata Community Trusts,” commented Simon Le Heron, Heron Grasslands Canterbury CEO. “The Trust is working hard for the wellbeing of our rural community, staging great events which we all enjoy. The support they are giving to other community groups year-round is making a real difference. We want Hororata to be a great place to live and our schools and

sports clubs to thrive. By partnering with the Trust, we know we will make a difference,” Simon concluded.

The Hororata Community Trust has a wide network of partners, many of whom have been part of the journey since the Trust's inception. Developing these partnerships that bring many benefits to the area is something Trust Executive Officer, Cindy Driscoll is passionate about.

“Our partnerships are dynamic; their investment allows the Trust to support the community but also our partners offer skills and resources which build capacity in this rural area. They invest in our community in every way, they share in our successes,” commented Cindy.

“Grasslands' is a big part of the community, they employ forty five people, many of whom move

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Grasslands’ support is hugely important for the Trust to continue to enable our community and we look forward to building a strong partnership with them over the next three years,” Cindy concluded.

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DARFIELD PREMIER CRICKET REPORT Darfield remain on top of the leader board with a thumping win against bottom dwellers Lincoln last Saturday, on home ground.

Batting first on the best pitch prepared so far this season, Darfield had their first hundred run opening stand of the summer from Zak Foulkes and Nick Gilbert.

Gilbert Both batters were ruthless on anything short and set up the perfect platform for the middle order. Gilbert was the first to depart with a run a ball 62, and the team score at 150 in the 22nd over. Foulkes played aggressive shots when balls were in his preferred zone and rotated strike with new partner Jesse Frew to near perfection. These two plundered a 100-run partnership and seemed to be challenging each other for boundaries hit. Foulkes brought up his maiden hundred for the Club with an effortless cover drive, raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from his teammates and then got back to work. He eventually fell for

124 runs from only 103 balls.

Ryan Hughes continued the carnage, and even when Frew departed for a splendid 79 from 52 balls, a short stay from Tom Dempster didn't matter as the run rate remained healthy, and 300 was passed in the 38th over.

Hughes boofed his way to 64 runs, from 37 balls as he and Ben Innes took the total to 378/5. Hughes was dismissed from the final ball of the innings.

Lincoln needed to maintain a run rate of 8.4 per over to keep pace and were cruising along at 10 or 11 per over, as the openers took advantage of the power play and hit with the wind to carry the ball to or over the boundary. Tom Innes in particular took some tap as he leaked 29 runs from 2 overs.

Runs were harder to get from the other end, and Liam Foulkes strangled from there.

When the first wicket of Tom Cross (53) fell with the team score at 101, the Darfield bowlers could smell blood in the water. Andrew Bell, Bell Will

Greenslade and Tom Dempster picked up the rest between them to roll Lincoln for 174 in the 30th over giving Darfield a 204run win and a bonus point.

With no cricket over Canterbury Anniversary weekend, Darfield will next play on November 20th, when they travel to Cheviot.

Darfield 378/5 from 45 overs • Zak Foulkes 124 • Jesse Frew 79 • Ryan Hughes 64 • Nick Gilbert 62 • Brad Moore 2/68 from 8 overs.

It was a high scoring affair at the picturesque Glentunnel Domain in perfect conditions for cricket in the Senior B clash vs Sefton.

Darfield 279/9 from 40 overs • Alister Collins 145 • Bodie Hawkins 34 • Harley Gray 31.

Sefton 234 all out 35.3 overs • Aaron Robinson 115no • Jayden McIntyre 5/47 • Isaac Earl 3/29.

The Darfield Dogs Senior T20 side made it 3/3 for the senior teams at the Darfield CC. The Kars brothers dominated the innings, both getting 50 retired.

Darfield 160 from 20 overs • Jared Kars 50 ret • Toby Kars 50 ret • Ferg Gunn 17no.

Lincoln EP 58 all out • Wickets shared around.

Lincoln 174/10 from 30 overs • Tom Cross 53 • Taylor Holland 46 • Liam Foulkes 2/18 from 8 overs • Will Greenslade 3/50 from 7 overs • Andrew Bell 2/41 from 5 overs • Ryan Hughes 2/8 from 4 overs.

Shannon McAleer, Darfield Premier Cricket Coach.

Ryan Hughes in action last Saturday against Lincoln.

His figures were 2/8 from 4 overs.

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SUCCESS FOR LOCAL TEXEL STUDS Covid restrictions did not stop the Selwyn Spring Show or Ashburton A&P Shows from going ahead, with sheep bred by Rolleston based Texel Breeders Don and Eunice Edgecombe from Maple Genetics taking all the top prizes!

At the Selwyn Spring Show, Mr T (bred by Don Edgecombe) and jointly owned by Northern Dawn and Alamae Texel Studs took first place in the Ram over 18 months class, with Don's own rams taking second and third.

Don again also took out the top three in the Ram under 18 months class.

Champion Texel Ram and Supreme Texel were awarded to Don's rams with Mr T scooping Reserve Champion Texel Ram. The accolades for Don's stud and his attention to genetic detail in the animals he has sold continued at Ashburton A&P Show where this time it was a three stud race between Don's Maple Genetics, Northern Dawn and Alamae Texel Studs for the top prizes.

The positions stayed the same with the Ram over 18 months class, with Mr T taking out first place and Don's sheep second

and third.

Don's animals took first and second place in the Ram under 18 months class, with third going to a ram bred by Northern Dawn and Alamae Texel Studs.

Northern Dawn and Alamae Texel Studs ewe LML (bred by Broadgate Texel Stud) with a lamb bred from Mr T took out first place in Ewe over 18 months with suckling lamb and Don's animals hot on their hocks taking second and third places.

In the Ewe under 18 months class, ewes bred by Northern Dawn and Alamae Studs took first and third place with Don taking second.

Mr T was awarded Champion Texel Ram with Don's ram taking the Reserve Champion Texel

Ram ribbon, a swap from the Selwyn Spring Show a couple of weeks before.

LML was awarded Champion Texel Ewe and Supreme Texel and Northern Dawn and Alamae Studs other ewe Reserve Champion Texel Ewe. The judge for the Supreme Ewe All Breeds made special mention of the excellent quality of the lamb LML had raised (sired by Mr T) and placed her second to a Romney ewe raising twins.

Don Edgecombe's Maple Genetics, Northern Dawn Texel Stud and Alamae Texel Stud compete next at The New Zealand Agriculture Show on Friday.

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Mr T and Uncle Joe at Ashburton A&P Show, where Mr T won Champion Texel Ram. Photo credit: Ben Doubleday.

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COLOURED LAMBS ARE WINNERS There is a team of local pet lamb owners who are looking forward to the next Show which will allow the Pet Lamb section to go ahead.

Selwyn Spring Show hosted by the Ellesmere A&P Association on October 16th ran an excellent Pet Lamb section under Covid Level 2 restrictions and they were inundated with entries. All parents were socially distanced, or kept in their bubbles while their children floated on bubbles of excitement!

The Black and Coloured Pet Lamb class was to be the one that stole the show, with Jack Reed (14 months) from West Melton taking first place with his lamb Midnight Star, riding cowboy style when he wasn't walking alongside his lamb with the lead dragging on the ground.

The youngest winner in recent history!

His older sister, Eva Reed took second place with her lamb Lavender, their friend Tessa Bamford third with her lamb Winnie the Pooh and Jack’s youngest sister three year old Matilda Reed took fourth place with her lamb Lamby.

Eva and Matilda also placed second and third leading their pet sheep Twinks and TJ with

their lambs in the Pet Sheep with Lambs at Foot class.

Let’s hope the upcoming shows have the same commitment to our next generation of shepherds and shepherdesses as the Selwyn Spring Show who streamed the judging live on their Facebook page!

Kim Lewis.

Tessa Bamford with Winnie the Pooh, Matilda Reed with Lamby, Eva Reed with Lavender, Jack Reed with Midnight Star and his mum Cassie.

Photo credit: Ben Doubleday.

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Saturday 6th November Best Gross: Dominic Brettkelly Competition Hit and Miss 1st T Hicks 45 2nd S Deverell 36 3rd B Mangles 20 4th J Helmore 18 5th N Penney 17 6th J Wilson 15 7th A Sime 12 Closest to Pins #2 in 2 R Stieller, #6 J Helmore, #11 A Inch, #14 G Harris, #17 S Deverell.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

SELWYN RUGBY CLUB HOMEBUSH STABLES Historical Society's

Thursday 18th Nov 2021 7:00pm Selwyn Rugby Clubrooms

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 18th November ‘21

(Glentunnel Domain) ALL WELCOME to come along!

Saturday 6th November Shootout results: Mens: Duncan McKay R/up - Gary Gifkins Ladies: Margaret Overton R/up - Marie Michael Match of the Day - Stableford: 1st John Bowden 38 2nd Danny McLaren 38 3rd Steve Lloyd 37 Nearest the Pins #9 Wayne Watson #13 Steve Lloyd #17 Danny McLaren Men’s Longest drive - Wayne Watson Ladies longest drive - Janette Benn

PUBLIC NOTICES

5pm Homebush Café, Homebush Stables ALL WELCOME.

New Beginners Class New 4 week beginner’s class starting 17th Nov No partner needed, no experience necessary.

Variety of music, not just country.

Wednesday’s at the Darfield Rec Centre, 6pm

Ph Jenny to register interest on 0274 452 285

AGM Tuesday 16th November 2021 7pm, Darfield Hotel restaurant

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB

Monday 22nd Nov, 7:00pm Darfield Netball Clubrooms All welcome!

Thursday 18th November, 7:30pm At the Darfield Netball Clubrooms

We require committee members, umpires & coaches for the 2022 season.

Many hands make light work!!

All members & public are welcome to a4end.

We are seeking a new President & accepting new Committee Members... Attendance in support of the club would be appreciated!

Enquiries/Apologies: secretary@malvernnetball.co.nz

Any queries please phone Victoria on 027 208 0581 or contact by email: darfieldnetball@gmail.com

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB Last weekend’s shoot was the second day of the 2021/22 Club Championship, with 15 counting shots at 800 and 900 yards.

Again the sun and a fishtailing headwind from the targets to the shooting mound greeted contestants. The wind, while not strong, was very variable with quick changes in strength and direction, which made conditions challenging for most of the shooters.

A possible score is 75 for TR classes and 90 for F classes.

None were seen this weekend.

Andre, Allan, Mike and Andre Allan

Matthew got close though, with great shooting in the conditions.

Next weekend is the Canterbury Spring Championship, which will be held over two days, with 10 counting shots at 300, 800, 900 and 900 yards on Saturday and 10 counting shots at 500, 600 and 600 on Sunday.

Championship Belts will be awarded in the TR, FTR and FOpen classes.

Shooting is a sport for both men and women. Anyone is welcome to come out and try target shooting. We have club rifles that you can use. All you need to

Visitors are welcome to the range, contact details can be found on the Malvern Rifle Club Facebook page.

bring is earmuffs and willingness to have a go.

GREENDALE GOLF CLUB (INC)

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We wish to thank the following sponsors who provided generous sponsorship and prizes for our Machinery Fundraising Tournament held on Wednesday 3rd November 2021

Mark Alexander.

Club Champs #2 Longs - 6 Nov 21 800 x 15 900 x 15 Total OTR TR A Andre Du Toit 73.007 74.008 147.015 71.007 73.005 144.012 Allan White Chris Kershaw 71.003 70.004 141.007 71.006 64.003 135.009 R Rowlands TR B Sam Kershaw 64.005 66.004 130.009 53.000 60.001 113.001 Barry Brown FTR 74.002 80.002 154.004 C Ledbrook Mark Alexander 79.002 70.001 149.003 Damon Cayford 81.001 79.001 160.002 Daniel Cayford 74.001 75.002 149.003 Aaron Cayford 75.000 74.000 149.000 FO 88.007 88.004 176.011 Mike Chui M McCallum- 89.004 76.002 165.006 Clark

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AW Harper Adama Agricom Avondale Golf Club Bishop Brothers Clark Bros Darfield Collision Centre Darfield Dental Darfield Pharmacy Davis Ogilvie Excelpoint John Ridgen Hamilton Hindin Greene Harewood Golf Club Intelligro Jess Morton, Independent Scentsy Consultant

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JEM Builders Johnny Fresh Darfield Looking Good Promotions Noble Adams NuFarm Peak Solutions PGG Wrightson Real Estate RD Upholstery Russley Golf Club South Pacific Seeds Southern Woods Think Water Canterbury UPL Ltd W A Boyes Waimairi Beach Golf Club Waterforce

The Success of this Tournament is also dependant on the players who generously supported us on the day, and our members who contribute in many ways in the lead up to and on the day. Your support is always appreciated.- Thank you!

Thursday 11th November 2021 PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES

SUNDAY 14TH NOV

DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 03 318 8113.

Sheffield Bowling Club House, Sheffield

CHIMNEY CLEANING

Café Hope Open 10am

ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - all right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

CARRS Chimney Cleaning.

Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Phone Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message.

CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. 0800 224 464 Members NZHHA.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All welcome but please wear a mask!

Sheffield FREE BOOK EXCHANGE

ACCOUNTANTS

Be at the Sheffield Hall on

SUNDAY 14TH NOV 12 - 3pm For the community book exchange!

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CHURCH NOTICES

Thanks to everyone that attended the morning tea to celebrate my 90th Birthday on Saturday, 30th October.

Darfield Life Church

Thanks also for the cards, flowers and gifts.

Regards Valerie Gifford

• Until Dec • Until 25th Nov

Temporary Road Closure (Aylesbury Road, between Wards & Two Chain Roads) ‘The Journey’ Art Exhibition Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield

NOV: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

9th Nov 10-14th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 14th Nov 16th Nov 17th Nov 17th Nov 18th Nov 18th Nov 18th Nov 21st Nov 22nd Nov 22nd Nov 26th Nov 27th Nov 27th Nov

7:30pm 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 10:00am 12:00pm 7:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00am 4:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm

Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Kirwee Players - My Husband’s Nuts Baptist Church Service Darfield Life Church Service Darfield Baptist Church Service Café Hope Sheffield Free Book Exchange South Malvern Netball AGM Line Dancing Beginner Classes (runs for 4 weeks) St Peter’s Community Church AGM Homebush Stables Historical Society AGM Selwyn Rugby Club AGM Darfield Netball Club AGM Racecourse Hill Open Garden Malvern Community Board Next Meeting Malvern Netball Club AGM Kirwee Players AGM School of Art Springfield - Watercolour Basics Workshop Bingo Night

1:00pm

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At 10:30am

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Phone 022 060 1100

CONVENTIONAL BALING Mow, Rake, Bale.

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Call Ben 027 696 3553 or Joe 027 389 7209.

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KITTENS - 2 ginger and white males. Please phone George 03 347 8955.

Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

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Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming

Phone Rini 027 451 7300 FOR SALE BRINSEA Octagon 20 Eco incubator, fowl houses, chicken coops, bird cage, bantams, egg trays, fowl manure, wooden boxes and pallets. Make an offer. Phone George 03 347 8955.

SCAMPER on 10 inch wheels, includes full size awning, camp stretchers and other gear. No warrant, rego or electrical certificate $800ono. Phone Kieron 027 255 4495.

POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone 021 863 158.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

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All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs.

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SITUATION VACANT Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983 • Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

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HEDGE TRIMMING

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LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

SITUATION VACANT

Part time gardening/orchard help wanted.

Do you have a driver's licence, live in the Darfield area and enjoy everything involved in rural living especially gardening?

A couple in their 80’s need some help around the house and property. The job specifically includes: • Generally two days a week 4-6 hours per day on an as and when basis $25 per hour. NB Week is shared between two people providing cover for leave.

• Majority of work is outdoors but during busy periods longer hours / more days may be required.

• Garden, and orchard maintenance.

• Help with technology e.g. when Smart phones are too smart!

If this sounds like you, and you have had or are willing to have a covid vaccine, please send a note explaining why you’re the best person for the job to cadamsnz@gmail.com with subject line “Home help in Darfield”

SITUATION VACANT

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP GRILL COOK/BARISTA Dunsandel Stop Shop are currently looking for a new staff member to join their team. Experienced Grill Cook / Barista required.

Must be reliable, have great customer service and be available to work most weekends.

26 hours per week or more.

Please phone Ben on 027 424 5122 or email at dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $170pw. Phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SCRAP METAL WANTED! Best prices!

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

STUMP GRINDING

Please note only applications with the existing, permanent right to work in New Zealand will be considered

Phone Craig for a booking...

0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632 PHONE:

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FARM ASSISTANT

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GARDENING

T H Enterprises Ltd welcomes applicants for the roles of Dairy Farm Assistant and Irrigation Assistant in our South Island Group of farms. We have one Farm Assistant position available on Tripleton Farm, ready for immediate start and one Fixed Term position assisting with irrigation on the Wainui grazing block.

PAINTING & DECORATING

GENERAL garden maintenance UDI Painting & Decorating. For in Darfield area. Domestic all painting & decorating hedge trimming, pruning & services! Fully qualified. edging. Please phone Kane Interior & exterior painting & 027 467 6613. plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services.

Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

PAINTING & DECORATING

General Painting & Property Repairs Roof Painting  Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

40 years experience!

Contact Dave on 021 142 0567 or email: pearsondavid106@gmail.com

This is a Lead with Pride Synlait Farm milking 800 cows through 54 bale rotary, with a team of five permanent staff.

Located in Dunsandel, approx. 15 minutes from Rolleston.

Accommodation is provided. No previous experience necessary as full training will be given.

FIXED TERM IRRIGATION POSITION This is a drive in, drive out position on our Wainui grazing block in Dunsandel. 15 minutes from Rolleston.

Experience tractor driving would be an advantage.

T H Enterprises Ltd is a family-owned business with several farms in the South Island hub and two further hubs in Rotorua and the Hawkes Bay. All farms are kept to a high standard, with good housing, well-maintained farms and gear, and excellent support from the Operations Manager and management team.

We offer competitive remuneration packages, accommodation is warm family homes. There is opportunity to further train and progress your career both within farming and within the T H Enterprises Ltd business.

To apply please email your CV to: traceydarfieldfarm@gmail.com Please note that applications without a CV and references will not be considered.

027 222 1632 WANTED TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 342 5885.

DEAD, DEAD damaged or unwanted cars, including trucks & quad bikes, to buy. Please phone 03 318 0650.

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Darryl on 027 316 9968 All other areas, including West Melton & Rolleston, phone or text

Wilf on 022 044 0654

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A man went to his lawyer and told him, “My neighbour owes me $500 and he won’t pay up.

What should I do?"

"Do you have any proof he owes you the money?" asked the lawyer.

"Nope," replied the man.

"OK, then write him a letter asking him for the $5,000 he owed you," said the lawyer.

"But it's only $500," replied the man.

"Precisely. That’s what he will reply and then you’ll have your proof!"