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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Children’s Day 2022

New Single

Message From The Mayor

Letter To The Editor

Rise Anew U

Shave For A Cure

4-5

Glenroy Community Asset

Trinity Restoration Project

Things Can Change

Rural Tenancy Column

Thanks to Menz Shed

Sporting Achievements

Target Shooting

Beekeeping Scholarship

Ambulance Membership

Darfield Prem Cricket

Bowls Tournament

Darfield Gun Club

Malvern Community Board

Public Notices

Save The Date

Classifieds

12-15

Trades

15-16

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Last weekend a team from Darfield High School competed in the South Island Secondary Schools Dragon Boating Championships, held at Lake Rua on the outskirts of Christchurch. Originally, we had two ten-person boats entered, but some members had to reluctantly withdraw in the week leading up to the event, due to illness. As we often do these days we were able to adapt, and the results on the day exceeded everyone's expectations. After only five training sessions, the team was excited and motivated to take on the challenge of competing against other South Island schools. Over the course of four hours, the team competed in six races. Winning their first-ever Dragon Race by a good four seconds. This win gave the team the encouragement and enthusiasm to give it their all in every race, and it set us up for an extremely successful day. The first two races were heats of the 250m sprints, and our time was just fractionally outside the top three. We took part in the B Final against two Rangiora High School teams, again achieving a convincing four-second win. We finished that competition in fourth place overall with a time of 24.72s. Onto the 420m Turns Finals, we had not practised this distance before the competition, so it was the unknown. Our first heat was outstanding, running away with a win and a time of 31.63s. The second heat was our fifth race and only defeat of the day, but with our fast time in the first heat, we qualified for the top three and the Trophy Finals, where we took on Rangi Ruru and Rangiora Gold. The adrenaline and excitement

going into the Final was high, with the race being neck and neck at the top mark, but the Rangi Ruru boat's turn was faultless, and they pulled away. We held on, taking second place

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with our best time of 31.03s. Our coaches, Evan and Cam, were amazing with the team. The support from parents and families leading up to the event and on the day was fantastic.

A remarkable achievement from our young team. This is what making memories is all about! Pip Deans, DHS Sport Coordinator.

DHS Dragon Boating Team. Back L - R: Jahdel van Leeuwen, Elisha Hill, Ayla Abraham, Summer Barker-Clark, Leni Moore, Emy Wilson, Amber Pankhurst, Brooke Ebdon-Collings, Anna Mangels. Front L - R: Tess Purdon, Sofia Williams, Abagail Cullen, Hannah Molloy, Emma Crawford, Bridget Moir.

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CHILDREN’S DAY 2022 Celebrating our tamariki on the first Sunday of March for Children’s Day (a day recognised across New Zealand) has historically brought a huge free event to the Selwyn region; one that attracts thousands along to enjoy various free inflatables, free activities, free rides, giveaways and entertainment. But, this year things were a little different, taking it ‘on the road’ fitted well with the traffic light restrictions and the stop/start life that many of us have been enduring over the past two years. Selwyn Parenting Network partnered with principal sponsors Faringdon, together with Rolleston Rotary Club and their other valued sponsors to bring joy to many children in Selwyn with free ice creams. One Scoop or Two ice cream trucks drove down various streets in Darfield, West Melton, Leeston, Lincoln, Prebbleton and Rolleston, giving children free plain or sprinkles ice cream. There were selfie boards, so children could have their photos taken with their ice creams if they wanted. In addition, there were also fabulous giveaways and spot prizes that were spontaneously handed out. The most important message of the day was to make sure you take time to 'Pause To Make Dreams' with your tamariki and celebrate our children. If the world and current climate has reinforced anything, it’s that those we love and cherish are the most important element of our lives. Selwyn Parenting Network has become renowned for its annual showcase events each year,

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Bentley (7), Bayleigh (14) and Jacob (9), enjoyed their ice cream. alongside the other work they do connecting parents, families, caregivers and children to many community organisations and service providers in the region.

They are involved in several projects and work closely with others to empower parents and caregivers and help strengthen families.

NEW SINGLE

Ex-local, Ashy Batchelor has just released her new single, 'Mirror (feat. Vallé)'. Ashy is a pop artist and songwriter who has had over two million streams across all platforms, enjoyed chart success and has worked with leading pop producers on both sides of the Tasman. This is her third music video, which was filmed at the iconic Christchurch Town Hall. “This song is about the first time I saw someone that looked like me in mainstream media - what that represented and how it gave me the confidence to want to be like that too. A mirror,” Ashy explained. “The song was created at an Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) SongHubs (songwriting camp), with some amazing co-writers, including Tami Neilson, Enjalas Jenkinson, Emanuel Psathas (name UL) and Josie Moon,” Ashy concluded.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR I know that many in our community are concerned at the recent news that the Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) has had to temporarily close our two Selwyn rural hospitals, in

Darﬁeld and Ellesmere. The DHB have made this decision as they anticipate that they will not be able to maintain safe staffing levels in the hospitals as Omicron numbers increase.

The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The ﬁnal approval of le$ers for print, rests with the editor. Le$ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length. Le$ers to the Editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Le$ers wri$en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

To the Editor. Re. Sam Dennis’ letter Friday, March 4th. I have a message for Sam, ie: Judge not Least you also be judged. Surely your job is the Great Commission. This is the perfect will of God. Tell this confused World the Good News. Arend Kuiper, Coalgate. To the Editor, Well written Marj White (in regards to the snippet in the 4th March issue about the Old Council Chambers). I heartily agree with your sentiments and suggestions. I to have been collecting our local history in the form of old minutes, newspaper clippings, letters,

historic photos, etc - what will happen to them. Our next generation deserves to know how we lived. As for the old Council Chambers building, it should be saved at all costs. That particular area of Darfield comprises of Matts Mini Museum, Fire Museum and local records, etc. I also sympathise with you, Marj, re the removal of old records etc to Rolleston. At the time of the demolition of the old Darfield Library, an ariel photo, donated by the late Brian Perrin of Darfield in the early 1950s, showed all the roads complete and the branch railway. I have tried various avenues to have this returned, all to no end. Well done Marj, keep it up. John Creamer, Darfield.

I have been in contact with the DHB Chair, John Hansen and emphasised the importance of these facilities and urged them to reopen the hospitals as soon as it is safe to do so. He assured me that this closure was deﬁnitely temporary, and they would reopen the facilities once staffing levels allow following the peak of Omicron. DHB staff are working closely with families and the next of kin of each current hospital resident to identify suitable alternative facilities for them to be relocated to. This will ensure they are in a safe place that can offer them the staff, resources and care they need over the coming weeks. Sam Broughton, Selwyn Mayor.

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SHAVE FOR A CURE A new counsellor is in town (Shelley Shelley Simpson Counselling), hopefully that is good news! No need to think about driving all the way to Christchurch. Since I am just opening my office in Darfield, and I am sure I will be seen as a face around town. Let me introduce myself to you. I am a qualified counsellor who uses a number of modalities to work with clients through their issues. For a better understanding about the counselling services that I offer, visit my website listed below. I was born in South Africa, emigrated to New Zealand in 2008 with my family. We began in Kerikeri, up in the Bay of Islands, then moved to Auckland, and in 2010 we came to Christchurch. Not long before the first big earthquake with its epicentre right here in Darfield! My interests are quite varied, I love art and photography, fishing, the beach, squash, music, reading, walking and spending time with family, friends and my little dog. If you happen to see me walking down the road or grabbing a coffee, please feel free to say hello and have a short chat, I am approachable!

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Ex-Sheffield Primary School student, Elliana Stuart (eleven, now attends Villa Maria College) has signed up for ‘Shave for a Cure’, which raises vital funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. Leukaemia and Blood Cancer is New Zealand’s national charity dedicated to supporting patients and their families living with a blood cancer or a serious blood condition. They are not a government organisation, which means they rely on the generosity of donors for fundraising. With the help of others they can continue to fund their core services, patient support programmes, research, information, awareness and advocacy. Elliana once heard ‘Shave for a Cure’ advertised on the radio, and thought, “I'd love to do that in the future”. Fast track a couple of years and while driving to school one day, she once again heard it advertised and asked her mum if she could do it. “I explained that it would mean short hair for about a year, and could cause double looks, but

she was still keen. So, we are behind her bravery and courage,” commented Elliana’s mum, Leeza Stuart. Stuart “Her Opa (Grandad) has cancer (not blood cancer though) and she'd like to do her bit for him and others like him. She knows there are many people out there suffering daily from the effects of cancer directly and indirectly (through family or friends with cancer). Elliana has always had a big kind heart and giving to others comes naturally to her. From a very young age, she was always dropping whatever coins she could ﬁnd in her mum’s wallet or the car, in busker's hats. Continue on next page…. page….

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“When she was six, she signed up for the '40 Hour Famine' doing ‘no talking’ for the 40 hours. She raised approximately $400, as people who knew her understood that it was a mammoth task for her to not speak for so long. She only slipped once or twice, we had a notebook for her to communicate when hand gestures weren't enough. “When she was nine she baked up a storm and took biscuits and slices to school to sell to students and teachers, and again raised a few hundred for ‘KidsCan’ because she believed that every kiwi kid deserved a warm yum meal and warm clothes. “Now at eleven, she has currently raised more than $1,300 for ‘Shave for a Cure’. She started with a $500 target, quickly reached that, so pushed it to $800, then $1,000, then $1,200. She's beyond happy with the amount raised so far, but would still love more donations as it all makes a difference, no matter how small. Elliana is both nervous and happy for the impending shave. She is nervous as she has never had short hair, especially shorn, in fact, she always wanted to grow her hair long like Rapunzel. She's also nervous about people starring, but I think she'll not even realise after a few days. She's happy about it as she knows it's for a good cause and the money she raises is making a

difference in many people's lives. Elliana is also hoping to donate her hair, if it's long enough, to Freedom Wigs in the hopes of reaching/impacting even more lives. Her Aunty Sophie (a surgical nurse at Southern Cross, in Christchurch), has also signed up for ‘Shave for a Cure’, but only signed up after seeing Ellie's bravery and followed suit. Again,

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COMMUNITY ASSET

RESTORATION PROJECT COMPLETE The Lychgate at Trinity Church was relocated from the former St Andrew’s Anglican Church nearby, in 1980. Built in 1914, it was due for some structural strengthening to carry the heavy bell, along with the replacement of the cedar shingles. The work has been carried out by Kershaw Construction, with assistance from the Gough Trust, Selwyn District Heritage fund and the Darﬁeld Menz Shed.

History of Lychgates The Glenroy Rural Women New Zealand recently donated an AED Defibrillator to the Glenroy Community Hall. This is a much needed resource for the area, and is a 24-hour access unit. The Selwyn District Council have kindly installed the unit and will be continuing its upkeep. The Glenroy Rural Women would like to thank all those involved. Pictured above: Helen Abbott handing the unit to John Oakley, Chairman of the Glenroy Community Hall.

In the Middle Ages before mortuaries and at a time when most people died at home, the dead were placed on a bier and taken to the Lychgate where they remained. The funeral service was usually a day or two later. In traditional usage, the gate was “the sheltered point at which the coffin was set down.” The Lychgate kept the rain off and often had seats for the vigil watchers. Bodies at that time were buried in just shrouds rather than coffins, At the funeral, the priest conducted the ﬁrst part of the service under the shelter of the Lychgate.

which incorporated the belfry was chosen and remains quite unusual for New Zealand. The bronze bell weighing 260kg was cast in London in 1914. The bell bears the maker’s name - Mears and Stainbank of the Whitechapel Foundry. Interestingly, the same foundry made the famous Big Ben bell (13 tonnes) at Westminster London. The lights on the Lychgate were added later in memory of James Gough’s daughter Annie Jarman, Jarman who died in 1939. The move to save the Lychgate and relocate to Trinity in 1980 was the initiative of Rev Hugh Paterson, Paterson then Vicar of the Malvern Anglican Parish. In the true spirit of Trinity, some repairs at that time included the use of the ﬁnial from the former Presbyterian and the fascia from the Methodist churches. The location was such that ANZAC services would be held at the War Memorial and then attendees would process through

the Lychgate to the church service in Trinity Church. This has happened annually since 1980. The Church News of September 1914 noted; “The Lychgate and bell are to be dedicated at an early date. The structure is nearly completed and looks quite handsome and digniﬁed”. We would like to think that today they would still agree. Paul Jarman, on behalf of the Trinity Church Committee of Oversight.

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THINGS CAN CHANGE By Anna Bensemann, Senior Planner Baseline Group. Just because you have always been allowed to do something does not mean you will not need resource consent for that activity in the future. Activities to use the coastal environment, a discharge to land, air or water, water take for irrigation, or the use of the bed of a river may require future consent

if a Regional or Unitary Council change the rules. Rules change because every ten years councils are required to review their regional plans that manage these activities. In the process of revising these plans, a Regional or Unitary Council may identify an environmental effect that requires new rules to manage. If the result of the review process

REGULATION OF THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY Several years ago, I took over management of a rental from an older gentleman who was exiting the industry. He was a good-natured person and insisted that he be present as I carried out the take over inspection to ensure his tenant was comfortable with me, which was no problem. In the process of my inspection, I checked the smoke detectors and discovered they had all expired. He was mortified and stated he had no idea that smoke detectors expired. The tenant was also paying the rent to the owner directly as he had not been able to set up a separate account for rent and he invoiced the owner for his fees. He explained to me that he was not qualified and what started as something to help a few friends out had grown into something he could no longer manage – hence the exit of the industry. This gentleman could have in fact been collecting the rent, so long as he was not earning interest on the rent, there was no law (still isn’t) to stop it all going into an ordinary account. I have been told stories of Property Managers who have done this and then disappeared with the money. I was extremely surprised to find out that an industry that manages so many capital assets and collects so much money is unregulated. I decided for myself personally that I would enter the industry with higher standards. I would become qualified, operate with credible trust software and accounts and would affiliate with a Membership Organisation, which would hold me accountable for my actions and provide ongoing support, many do not. I am pleased to see that finally, this may change. Hon Poto Williams, Williams the Associate Minister of Housing, has released a Discussion Paper with a goal to, Regulation of the Property Management Industry. It would hold Property Managers Accountable with the requirement to meet Minimum Industry Standards. With 42 percent of the rental housing market in the care of Property Managers, I and many other credible Property Managers in the Industry, think it is about time. If you wish to have your say, submissions close on the Discussion Paper on April 19th, 2022.

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determines a new rule is to be imposed, which may remove the permitted activity status from the activity, people who carry out the activity have six months to seek resource consent. This time frame applies only from the date the rule becomes operative in the plan and is set out in section 20A of the Resource Management Act (RMA). Some rules have legal effect from the date the council notifies them for public submissions, but if you have been operating legally under old permitted rules, you can continue to operate until the rule becomes operative. Only once operative does the six-month time fame to seek a resource consent application. Through the resource consents process, the council may require you to change the way you carry out the activity. An example of this is a septic tank system, they may require you to upgrade the tank or the disposal field to meet current design standards for onsite wastewater disposal. For a water take, they may require that you meter how much water you are taking and provide the results to ensure you are complying with your allocated volume of water. Resource consents for these activities are also subject to duration, meaning they expire within a certain timeframe. The longest this timeframe can be is thirty five years, however, often this time frame is reduced. In the example of a septic tank system, many modern systems are only guaranteed for fifteen years. At that point council requires you to renew your consent, so an investigation to ensure it is functioning correctly can be undertaken. Section 20A of the RMA does not apply to land use activities or buildings that are established before a rule change comes into effect, and these activities have existing use rights under another part of the RMA. Because you have always been allowed to carry out an activity, does not mean it is okay to continue, at least not without some consideration on the way the activity is carried out, and what best practice methods are available to achieve a better environmental outcome. When your council notifies a plan review or change make sure you check how a rule change might affect you to be sure you can carry out the activity the way you have always lawfully done. See advertisement in this issue f o r c o n ta c t d e ta i l s .

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SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS Darﬁeld High School students, Isla McPherson and Oscar Stevenson competed in the South Island Secondary Schools Duathlon and Triathlon in Oamaru on Sunday, March 6th. Isla won the Senior girls' Individual Duathlon with a time of 1.07.40, over 4 minutes ahead of the next competitor. The event was a 2km run, 20km bike leg followed by a 5km run. Isla competed last year but in the Intermediate Grade and won also. It’s a fantastic achievement to get your name on both the Senior and Intermediate South Island Trophies. Oscar has recently taken up Multi Sports and is enjoying the challenge of Triathlons. Oscar competed in the Individual Intermediate (U16) Grade placing twelfth with a time of 43.17. The event was a 300m swim, 12 km cycle leg followed by a 2.5km run. The 2022 Lake Crichton Series ﬁnished its last race in the series on Friday, March 4th. The Series

is a three-race series utilising the world-class, man-made Lake Crichton. Located on Frasers Road, 2 kilometres south of Dunsandel, Lake Crichton is extremely safe. The Lake is no deeper than 1.7m, naturally heated to mid 20 degrees and only about 50 metres wide. It is the most tranquil setting for a

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TARGET SHOOTING Local, Darfield High School target shooter, Ryan Booth, Booth was at the Target Shooting New Zealand (TSNZ) Outdoor 50m Nationals, held at Trentham (Wellington) over the last week of February. On Monday, there was a separate competition for the Mana Club, in which Ryan won the C Grade competition, with an impressive score of 581 out of 600. Tuesday was the first official day of the Nationals where Ryan shot the highest score in C Grade, in great weather conditions. The next day he shot the second part of the Graded Aggregate Match, with the Wellington wind starting to build up speed, making the shooting a bit trickier. He still managed to do well and with the two days’ scores combined, came in second place in C grade by only a point. Thursday was the Men’s Prone National Championship Elimination match, which was shot over two matches. The match is ungraded, so includes all shooters, with the top ten from each match going into the Qualification match on Friday

morning. Ryan shot in the ﬁrst match, with trying wind conditions again, but managed to gain a place in the match for Friday morning. Friday was a big day for Ryan, with three matches to shoot. He placed seventh in the Men’s Qualiﬁcation match, meaning he made the Finals, consisting of the top eight men. With the wind still being a bit tricky, Ryan maintained seventh place overall for the Men. Immediately after the Finals, Ryan was then competing as part of the selected South Island team of eleven, shooting against the North Island team. On Saturday Ryan was selected to shoot in the Slazenger team, which is an international match against Australia. This match is done as a postal shoot where scores are compared to the other international teams, rather than travelling overseas to compete. After that match, Ryan was in a team of three, representing Canterbury in the InterAssociation match, with his dad, John Booth and Denva Wren. Despite consisting of lower

graded shooters, the Canterbury team managed to win this match against some very strong competition. A prizegiving dinner was held on Saturday night, was where Ryan received the following: • Nationals Junior Men 50m prone bronze medal • Nationals 50m 2x60 C Grade silver medal • Nationals Inter-Association 50m Team first place medal • Mana Championship first place C Grade medal • New Zealand Smallbore Rifle Team pocket, with TSNZ representative badge for shooting in a New Zealand team.

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Alyssa Wilson was named the 2021 recipient of the Apiculture New Zealand Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship. (Gowanleagold Honey), with dogs that were being trained to detect American Foulbrood (AFB), a common bee disease. Richelle’s husband James, James a beekeeper, asked if Alyssa wanted to have a try with the bees and she thought she would give it a go. She did two weeks of work experience with the Corson Family at their Whitecliffs’ based business, Gowanleagold Honey, and thoroughly enjoyed it. “There’s such a wide variety of things to do and you’re always kept busy. And it’s outside, which I really like,” Alyssa commented. Alyssa is now working with Gowanleagold Honey and will stay there over the next two years of her apprenticeship, learning on the job with James.

“He’s a good teacher, and I’ve learnt so much already. I know there are lots of opportunities in beekeeping, so I’m excited to learn more and ﬁnd out what interests me the most. The Corson Family have been running bees out of Whitecliffs Valley for twenty nine summers. The business has grown from thirteen derelict hives to almost 3,000 in the Manuka boom times. In later years the number has dropped back to 1,500. They extract all their honey in the honey shed at Gowanlea, storing it in 300kg drums before having it packed for retail outlets. Visit: www.honeyhunters.co.nz to ﬁnd out further details about Gowanleagold Honey.

AMBULANCE MEMBERSHIP Did you know that in a medical emergency, a possible lifesaving trip in a St John ambulance will normally cost you $98? Why not get an ambulance membership from St John Supporter Scheme, and for less than the cost of a single emergency ambulance call-out, your whole household can be covered for an entire year. This means if you need them in a medical emergency, they can be there for you, free of charge. Medical emergencies are unexpected, stressful and can happen to anyone, at any time. Let an ambulance membership from Supporter Scheme take the worry out of these unexpected bills, so you can concentrate on the important things in life, like your family and feeling better. Supporter Scheme annual membership beneﬁts: • Get free medical emergency attendance if required and/or • Get free emergency ambulance transport to hospital or an emergency medical clinic if required • Get free attendance and/or transport for accident-related injuries more than 24 hours old if required, plus

Feel good in the knowledge that any excess funds from the Supporter Scheme go towards new equipment and vehicles which can help your community. Please note, ACC may cover accidents less than 24 hours old. The Ministry of Health covers the cost of any Covid-19 related medical costs including emergency ambulance services when required. The ambulance memberships offer great value, and there’s one to suit everyone. Choose from their great value plans, join the Supporter Scheme today. Visit: www.stjohn.org.nz for further details •

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING

DARFIELD PREMIER CRICKET Darfield had a comfortable win against Southbrook at Mainpower Oval after amassing 365/7 from their allotted 45 overs. Upon winning the toss, captain Liam Foulkes couldn't wait to bat first and his teammates soon filled their boots. Foulkes himself made a run a ball 77, taking the team score to 213 in only the 28th over. Ryan Hughes continued his excellent season with 90 runs from only 53 balls, and he was assisted by Jordy Frew, who scored 55 runs from 37 balls and Jayden McIntyre, McIntyre making 36 from 30 balls. A required run rate of 8 per over was daunting enough for Southbrook and was made more difficult when Jack Kennedy and Andrew Bell teamed up to remove Shannan Stewart and Hayden

Thornley before the team score had reached 50. From then on, it was a steady stream of batsmen walking to the middle, then returning back to the shed. Ryan Hughes capped off a great day by securing 3 wickets and Liam Foulkes 2 for himself as Southbrook were whipped at a pinch fewer than 19 overs and only 75 runs.

A bye this weekend gives the team a rest before they host a safely secured semi-ﬁnal at Darﬁeld on Saturday, March 19th.

Glenn Kimber - Phone: 027 222 9899 Email: kimber.fence@gmail.com

Shannon McAleer, Darfield Premier Coach.

DARFIELD GUN CLUB

Darﬁeld 365/7 from 45 overs Liam Foulkes 77 Alister Collins 39 Ryan Hughes 90 Jordy Frew 55 Jayden McIntyre 36

CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF QUALITY FENCING SINCE 1995! For all types of fencing!

A strong nor-wester with high cloud greeted the smallish turnout for this months club shoot, on March 6th. The priority for the day was the ﬁrst two rounds of the Presidents Trophy. The scores were best described Southbrook 75/9 from 18.5 overs as fair to middling, with the (1 player absent) targets dancing around the sky Shannan Stewart 22 and quickly heading to the Hayden Thornley 21 ground with the following wind. Ryan Hughes 3/8 from 3 overs Nevertheless, some adapted well Liam Foulkes 2/4 from 2 overs. and put a little bit of “Red” on the scoreboard. Just three possibles in the eye-opener and only Dave Folley scoring 20 in the Single Barrell. Not the best of starts, and not much better in the Continental, with Steve Gawn top-scoring with 24. Just two shoot-offs were required, neither of which lasted long to end the day’s events. The next shoot is Sunday, April 3rd, at 1pm. All welcome.

• Screened/Crushed Rotten Rock • AP20 • Compacts Like Concrete • AP40 • Bulk Deliveries - Truck & Trailer • AP65 • Lifestyle Driveways - Free • Drainage Quotes • Erosion • Rotten Rock Dairy Lanes • Landscape

CROWS TOURNAMENT

On Tuesday 1st and Wednesday, 2nd March, three bowlers from the Malvern area went to Picton to play in the annual Crows Tournament. The Tournament is two bowl triples and players from both the North and South Island compete. On the first day, teams must win three out of four games to qualify for the cup. “The weather was kind, and although we were knocked out in the first round, we went into the Plate and won two out of three games to place second. All three of us are looking forward to next year,” commented Heather Patterson. Above: B Hamilton (Darfield), H Patterson (Burnside) and W Clucas (Kirwee).

Results: A Grade 1st: S Gawn 2nd: D Folley 3rd: B Sharp B Grade 1st: M Elliot 2nd: B Brown 3rd: R Wright C Grade 1st: L McVinnie 2nd: T Pilling 3rd: R Digby

Available for rural & residential work! No job too small or too big!

Contact: Wayne 021 165 5719 Dean 027 399 4084

43 43 41 37 36 34 31 31 30.

LOOKING FOR

Rural Fields Your agricultural contrac3ng partner Will pay good money for the right trees - any species considered!

Ploughing

Cultivation

Drilling

Mowing

WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY! Clean & tidy workers. Fully qualified crew for the job!

Call Rini on 027 451 7300

David: 027 659 6596 Sean: 027 466 7739 E: ruralﬁelds@xtra.co.nz

www.ruralﬁelds.co.nz

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SPORTS RESULTS

PUBLIC NOTICES

WAIMAK GOLF

Kirwee Netball are now taking registrations for all grades

To register online visit: www.kirweenetball.co.nz

Results 3rd March 2022 Women’s Golf MATCH OF THE DAY: BINGO, BANGO, BONGO & STABLEFORD 18 Holes: 1st: J Collins 60 2nd=: T Craig , S Farrar, R Pilbrow 55 5th=: L Patton, J Deans 54 7th: M Robertson 53 8th: N Weavers 51 9th: B Thompson49 10th: J Pottinger 48 9 Holes: 1st: J Jenkins 30 2nd: J Smith 28 Two’s: R Pilbrow

HORORATA GOLF The Board meeting was held on Monday, February 28th via Zoom with the Group Manager Community Services and Facilities in attendance to assist and provide information. The inevitable spread of Covid 19 was noted and resulted in the decision to hold this meeting remotely by Zoom as will some subsequent meetings. It was also agreed to suspend the Board drop-in sessions around the Ward for some months as well. • Remedial work on the Springﬁeld Water Supply is progressing with a portable shower block being placed next to the Tawera Hall plus laundry facilities also available for the community. The water quality is being regularly testing and is beginning to improve but is not yet able to be used. The cause of the contamination has been located and could be due to a large slip upstream in the Kowai River. Alternative water sources are being investigated but need to be of sufficient quality and quantity. Both the Malvern Hills Water Supply and the old shallow bore supply at the railway site have been discounted due to the quantity of water available. •

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Work continues to find acceptable solutions to the restructure of our community committees with a date of 30th June for action. Public meetings will be held in each community in the future to discuss solutions, and we ask you to support your district. Work agreed to by Council includes a refurbishment of the Darfield Library/Service Centre and the Darfield Pool plus a promotion of Darfield in May/June. More information on the extent of this at a later date.

Results 8th March 2022 LGU: 18.6 - 26.5 J. Whitaker net 77 J. Helmore net 81 Putting: J. Whitaker 33 putts 5x1 putts I. McLaughlin 33 putts 5x1 putts 9 Holers: G. Hobbs 16 putts 3x1 putts Men Stableford: P. Taylor 34 D. Mansbridge 33 S. Prendergast 31 Closest to the pin: P. Taylor

MALVERN TWILIGHT TENNIS RESULTS

Ramparts

Headstrong

ARE you wasting your valuable DARFIELD Automotive, service & time trying to keep up warrant centre. 3D wheel with your accounts? Call aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, us now for hassle-free Monday - Friday. Your oneaccounting, tax and business stop auto shop! Please phone advice - all right on your 03 318 8113. doorstep. Sterling Accountants CARS FOR SALE @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981. TOYOTA Corolla 2011, 1.5 S/W 5 door, manual 5 speed. 56000K’s, 3 owners, $8,500. Very tidy condition. White, mag wheel, registration 29/10/22, WOF 26/11/22. Phone 021 227 3998, Darfield. ‘Friendly & Supportive Accounting Practice & Bookkeeping Services’ Personal & Business Tax Returns, Business Compliance, GST & FBT Returns, Monthly Accounting, Annual Financial Accounting, PAYE/Payroll

IRD Approved Tax Agent

Ph: 021 589 199 E: jocelyn@jmAccounting.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

Café Hope

3rd March 2022 A Grade 2

Open 10am

Simply Smashing 3 (29) Twilight Zone 3 (23) Ace

Backhanders 2

Westies

4.5

3 Generations 1.5

Hotshots

Chappies

B Grade Winners

AUTOMOTIVE

ACCOUNTANTS

SUNDAY 13TH MAR

CHIMNEY CLEANING 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.

Sheffield Bowling Club House, Sheffield

DEADLINE

1st: We’re with Quinn

All welcome but please wear a mask!

2nd: Going Hard & Early 3rd: Sharks Booby Prize: Double Shots

PUBLIC NOTICES

Funding is still available for community projects. Some of the projects supported over the past two years have included assistance with a donation to the Menz Shed for a fairy light project, Christmas lights for Springﬁeld township and competitor attendances at national and international events. Please talk to any Board member or our Board secretary if you need funding for a project. We need your applications as this funding is only available until 30th June. Information is also on the website listed below. The Board’ Board ’s next meeting will be on Monday, March 28th, 2022 using Zoom, starting at 4pm. This will be recorded and available to listen to on the Council website. Please contact the Board secretary board.secretary@selwyn.govt.nz, to make an appointment if you wish to speak at a Board meeting about any community issue that concerns you. Please be reminded that there is funding available in the Malvern Community Board Discretionary Fund which can be applied for on Council’s website at: https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/fundinghttps://www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/funding- AndAnd -grants/ discretionarydiscretionary -funding For further information on this funding, you are welcome to email the Accounts Officer on: grants@selwyn.govt.nz or talk to any Board member.

The following details were correct to our knowledge at the time of going to print, dates may be subject to change due to Covid. MAR 2022: • Now - 24 March

Te Huanui Art Gallery Exhibition

Darfield

• 12th Mar

7pm

Greendale School Quiz Night

Greendale Domain Hall

• 13th Mar

10am

Café Hope

Sheffield Bowling Club

• 15th Mar

10am

Advertising Deadline for Malvern News

• 15th Mar

1pm

Environment Canterbury Drop-in Session

• 28th Mar

4pm

Malvern Community Board Zoom Meeting

• 31st Mar

Leeston Library

Applications close for Westview Special Fund

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HEDGE TRIMMING

FARM COMPLIANCE Upcoming audit on your mind? Looking for support with staﬀ, documenta=on, implementa=on of systems? Call Kat 021 244 5942

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG

Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 13TH MARCH 2022

Geoﬀ 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

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

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK - Pure Berkshire Weaners. Ready in 3 weeks. $150. Text Pete on 027 339 9945 PAINTING & DECORATING

UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

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

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge. ‘For all your decorating needs’

Phone Craig for a booking... 0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632

At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

CLEANING

FIREWOOD & COAL

CARPET /Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 027 299 9599.

DOGS

FIREWOOD

BOARDING

Phone Rini 027 451 7300 FREE

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

KITTENS - 3 males and 2 females. Pretty colours. Phone George 03 347 8955.

Phone Jude & Bevan Blackmore

FOR SALE

OPEN 7 DAYS 9am-11am, 4:30pm-6:30pm Inspection welcome

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Contact the Springfield Quarry today! Phone 318 4132.

• Clean Ups • Mulching / Verge Mowing.

GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 027 467 6613.

KENNELS

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

• Hedge & Shelter Belt Cutting • Under Pivot & Gorse Hedge Cutting • Specialised over-grown hedge cutting • Tree Topping

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. E8pos available.

OXFORD

Contact Micky on

GARDENING

All top quality, clean wood.

BUSINESS cards - come and see the team at the Malvern News to discuss your business card requirements. We can print small or large quantities. 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. WALNUTS Rex - $5 per kg. Collect from 647 Cullens Road or phone 03 318 3113.

Darfield Based Will cover all areas

021 125 1613

Supplying wood for this Winter! TRY THE HOT MIX!

Micky Conway Painter & Decorator

PAINTING & DECORATING

FULLY INSURED

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, LOCKSMITH re-roofing, roof painting, LOCKSMITH Selwyn based moss, mould & silicone seal24hr mobile service, keys ing. General repairs. Please cut and general lock and phone 03 347 6702. safe maintenance. EFTPOS ROOF & property services. 2 available. Call Locktight storey work! Roof leak repairs Security 021 171 8060. (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & PAINTING & DECORATING repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting. All roof & spouting types. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980.

General Painting & Property Repairs Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

OVER 40 years experience! Contact Dave on 021 142 0567 or email: pearsondavid106@gmail.com PROPERTY WANTED

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

PROPERTY WANTED

PROPERTY WANTED TO PURCHASE I have a retiring farming couple wanting to purchase approx 2 ha with a house in the Selwyn District. Contact Grant McIlroy

027 345 9262

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

MOBILE SHEEP SHEARING • Drenching • Foot Trimming • Crutching • General Animal Welfare Advice. Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

021 204 1274

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SITUATION VACANT

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. SITUATION WANTED HIGHLY experienced, semi retired, excavator operator available for Saturday work in the Selwyn and Rolleston areas. Please call Mike During 027 829 9152 any time. SITUATION VACANT

Cleaner Dunsandel Wed & Thurs: 5 - 10pm Sat: 9am - 3pm Cleaning in a team, general cleaning du=es. Above award rate paid. Phone Chris 021 199 3906

SITUATION VACANT

FULL-TIME LABOURER WANTED We are looking for a hard working person to work in our factory. Task involves grading and packing bricks. Monday to Friday, plus some Saturday morning work. Call into our office for an application form, 1 Horndon Street, Darfield or contact 027 431 7991

Cullen Earthworks Limited has a position available for an Assistant Manager to work with owner. We see this as being a part time position initially but it does have the potential to grow. Must have construction experience. Must be motivated, diligent, a good communicator and have skills in: • Sales and Marketing • Health and Safety • Dealing with clients, quoting, tendering etc. • Day to day organising of staff, projects and work Renumeration based on experience Please email references and CV to: info@cullenearthworks.co.nz

CONSTRUCTION POSITION POSITION We construct new and relocated, maintain, recover a wide variety of greenhouses, animal shelters and other horticultural and agricultural structures. This will be a full-time permanent position based in the Izone in Rolleston with travel required around the South Island at times. Requirements:

SCALE A TEACHER Fixed Term (covering Maternity Leave), Part time, FTTE 0.5 (principal release), (starts 2 May 2022 and ends 6 April 2023)

Bar Person/ Cook required Part =me/ Weekend work Experience preferred. Must be vaccinated. Start ASAP.

Ph 03 318 2719 021 0253 0242

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We seek an innovative and vibrant teacher to join our wonderful rural school. We are situated 45 minutes west of Christchurch at the foothills to the Alps.

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We seek a teacher who is able to build quality relationships with students and someone who: • Contributes to all aspects of life at a rural school • Works effectively both collaboratively and independently • Passionate about taking the learning outdoors • Comfortable utilizing digital technologies to effectively enhance learning • Is happy to work across all levels. Please state preferred level and relevant experience.

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Please make clear in your application your skills, strengths and passions. Applications close on Thursday 17 March 2022 at 4pm. For enquiries and an application pack please contact office@springfield.school.nz

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A basic understanding of construction techniques (could be helpful though not essential to the right person) Team player Current clean New Zealand drivers’ licence Reliable and self-motivated Working at heights experience (could be helpful) Must be ok with flexible start and finish times Must be available to travel South Island wide when required Experience as a hammer hand / skilled labourer / engineer/ jack of many trades would be an advantage but not essential Must be a New Zealand resident and /or eligible to work on a permanent basis without restrictions A clear drug test is a condition of offer of employment.

If you are interested in working with a great team and developing your skills, then please reply with a cover letter and resume to: info@tunnelhouse.co.nz or call Darren on 0800 219 934.

Seeking energetic people who share our love of the environment and the great outdoors!

Our Open Spaces division has a long-established reputation for providing a diverse range of services, including pest plant control, soft landscaping, hydro seeding, sports turf development and maintenance, roadside and specialist mowing and native habitat restoration. Join our team and learn a variety of skills and knowledge - our team of specialist will train and guide you. Just bring a positive attitude, take pride in your work, gel with the team and get stuck in to get whatever needs doing done. You will enjoy being physically active during the day as the role involves activities such as weedeating, knapsack spraying and native planting.

Please email your CV to hr@gsl.nz |

To find out more visit www.gsl.co.nz

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SITUATION VACANT

WINDOW REPAIRS

 Retroﬁt Double glazing  Frameless showers  Repairs  Mirrors  Splashbacks  Pet doors and more

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL www.darfield.school.nz

Director of International Students We seek a person who: is excited and knowledgeable about the international student business and sees our potential with an international lens • will provide positive leadership of the International Department within the school community and internationally • has marketing and financial expertise • will develop and lead a team of staff • will form pastoral and learning relationships with students • has experience and confidence with multicultural environments • is efficient with compliance and reporting requirements. •

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003 TRADES

www.hunterglass.co.nz TRADES

Due to the current conditions of the International student market, this role starts at one day per week (8 hours flexible) until 24 July increasing to two days (16 hours flexible) until 16 Oct 2022, with hours negotiable after this. It is expected that the role will become full time and some hours may be worked from home

Applications close Monday 28 March 2022 at 5pm Application form and job description from:Human Resources Coordinator email: trish@darfield.school.nz, Tel: 03 318 8411. WANTED A diesel Beck conversion kit as used in a coal range. Any condition considered. Ph Peter 027 432 0049. DEAD, DEAD damaged or unwanted cars, including trucks & quad bikes, to buy. Please phone 03 318 0650. OLDER fibreglass kayak. Will pay cash. Phone 021 299 0937. TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 342 5885.

WINDOW CLEANING

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Phone James Everest

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PHONE:

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For sparkling windows I’m the Veteran for the Job...

Contact me today for a no frills quote! Phone Kevin 021 0232 6502

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

Wilf on 022 044 0654

WANTED TO RENT

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NEW kitchens, wardrobes, laundries or what ever you need! Remodelled or just new doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 or 027 439 3926. UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

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we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

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Heat Pumps • Log Burners • Solar • Electrical Service Technician New Builds • System Design • Vehicles

Visit: www.selwyngasfitters.co.nz for a full list of services

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

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There was a blonde who just got sick and tired of all the blonde jokes. One evening, she went home and memorized all the state capitals. Back in the office the next day, some guy started telling a dumb blonde joke. She interrupted him with a shrill announcement, "I've had it up to here with these blonde jokes. I want you to know that this blonde went home last night and did something probably none of you could do. I memorized all the state capitals." One of the guys, of course, said, "I don't believe you. What is the capital of Nevada?" "N," she answered.