Issue 1031 - Friday 8th April 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Trip Of A Lifetime

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Wheels And Wings

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Methven Scarecrow Trail

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Change In Vaccine Passes

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Selwyn Schools Rugby Team Announced

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DHS Golf Tournament

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Water Reforms

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Letters To The Editor

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Malvern Community Board

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Stay Safe This Roar

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Solar Power

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Nine Child Friendly Walks

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Shooting Success

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Malvern Rifle Club Update

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Stock Exclusion From Rivers

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Success For Malvern Bowlers 12 Darfield Bowling Club News

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Golf Results

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Summer Netball

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Public Notices

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Save The Date

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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Last weekend, a keen group of traction engine owners planned a two-night excursion, as most events they usually attend have been cancelled in recent times due to Covid-19. The group are predominately members of the Southbrook Traction Engine Club, but this was a privately organised event by Halkett local Gray Calder. The Calder family have a long history with traction engines through using them in the past for farming work and still own about half a dozen of them.

The group meet at Derek Bull’s place in Waddington on Friday evening, where they enjoyed meeting locals, showing them their engines, and sharing a barbeque with those that popped along to have a look.

On Saturday they headed through Pig Saddle to Whitecliffs, down through Glentunnel, stopping for lunch at the Coalgate Saleyards before

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heading to Andrew Gillanders’ place in Darfield for the night.

The group then made their way home on Sunday.

Those who took part in this informal event travelled from Clarkville, Leeston, Halkett, Yaldhurt area and Sheffield.

The group have been looking for excuses to get out and about lately, and they loved the fact that this wee adventure gave plenty of opportunities for locals to see the engines.

The engines can travel between 10-20km an hour and must have a boiler certification every couple of years. The engines are very well kept, and the standard of appearance is extremely high nowadays as they are more show and preserving history rather than working as they did in the earlier days.

The group hope to have a few more excursions like this in the near future.

The traction engines in Derek Bull’s yard.

The traction engines travelled through Whitecliffs.

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TRIP OF A LIFETIME

ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS FOR AGES 13 - 18 YEARS

We wish to advise the community, that teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 years to contact the practice for their yearly check ups, if they are due.

Appointments will no longer be organised through the school as a result in the changes of privacy laws and covid restrictions.

We request that all new patients are accompanied by their parents on their first visit.

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Hours and hours of driving (2,500 km travelled), hundreds of horses viewed and some lifelong memories were made on a trip of a lifetime recently.

Local equestrian family, the Thompson’s took two horse trucks and twelve people away on this exciting adventure. The group convoyed up to Ruatoria (a town in the Waiapu Valley in the Gisborne Region on the northeastern corner of the North Island) together to look for horses with aim of bringing home some raw talent.

Horses have given this family so many opportunities over the years, but this trip was an amazing, thrill-seeking experience for everyone involved.

Some horses roamed around the roads, others were tied up by a rope and some were mustered in for them to view. They also had to do some door knocking at the beginning. All up they would have looked at around 500 horses in the five days they were there. As all good adventures go, not everything went to plan!

“We had a blowout on the way, four of us got bucked off test riding some horses and the trucks came home with a few dents, but these things made the trip real,” the Thompson girls said smiling.

“It was a hard decision to pick what ones we should bring home, but we had a fair idea what we were looking for. We picked out twelve horses (four

One of the horses, being jumped for the first time, after only a few weeks. colts, five geldings and three mares) to bring home, it took a whole day to collect and load them, as none of them had been on a truck before. Five of these horses are broken in and the rest are unhandled, this will keep us busy for a while.

“They all have different personalities, and some are going to test our skills, but with a bit of trust and time they will come round to it,” they concluded.

To see video footage of this adventure visit the Thompson’s Facebook page: Thompson Horses.

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WHEELS & WINGS After not being able to run Wheels and Wings for a couple of years, and with ECan stopping the popular Mud Plug, Sheffield Fire Brigade is delighted that Covid restrictions for outdoor events have lifted. They are excited to be running another Wheels and Wings for all to enjoy on May 1st (weather dependant, postponement date May 8th).

They have a good number of stall-holders who will be displaying all sorts of items.

There will be plenty of hot food and drink available from Malvern Lions, Sheffield School and The Coffee Man. There will be a great selection of model planes to see, and hopefully, they will be able to put on a aerial display.

Like past years there will be a fantastic display of cars from old to new for everyone to view. The planes, helicopters and gliders

are a big drawcard also. The New Zealand Fire Service will have their kitchen fire display, as well as their evacuation tunnel for the children. Darfield Fire Brigade will also be offering rides on their Vintage Fire Engine.

If you would like to have an enjoyable day out at a reasonable price then head along, there will be something for all ages. Not often people can view numerous cars and planes in the same area at the same time.

“With Charlie and Jo Draper selling their property, the Sheffield Fire Brigade would like to give them an extra special thanks and recognise them for all the work and help they have put into this event over numerous years,” commented Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief, Nev Croy.

“The work Charlie and Jo have done behind the scene is huge,

and organising their working farm so we could hold our show is amazing. Even though Charlie is leaving the farm he is still one of the main organisers. Without his commitment and contacts, the show would not have been the success it has been. I’m sure everyone who has attended knows how privileged we have been.

“We would like to thank new owners Peter Morrison and Liz Nattrass for their support by letting us continue running the show on their property. It is an important fundraiser for the Fire Brigade, and other organisations and businesses may also benefit.

“Please come along and support this locally run show, you are sure to have a fantastic day out.

Please no dogs of any size, and strictly no alcohol,” Nev concluded.

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METHVEN SCARECROW TRAIL Fantastic school holiday event There are sponsored prizes for some great ideas for their the most correct entries, as well creations. The scarecrow makers in Methven.

The Methven Scarecrow Trail is a hugely popular and fun family event run in the April school holidays (April 16th - May 1st), suitable for all ages. Being a small group outdoor event it can run safely even during Covid restrictions.

Every year, members of the Methven community build scarecrows to a particular theme and these scarecrows, usually around forty, are scattered around the town for families to find and try to identify the name of the character represented by the different characters.

Families or small groups purchase a Trail Map/Entry form from the Methven iHub Information Centre, with proceeds from the sale of the maps going to a local charity.

The Trail Maps are only $10 for the group, cash only. The organisers recommend one map per 3-4 people, but some families like to buy one each to increase their odds of winning a prize!

as for the most popular scarecrows.

The Trail is designed to be an activity that can be done easily by walking the route, with a well -timed stop for lunch, within a day, but some groups prefer to spread it over several days if they can. The organisers love seeing groups of children of all ages, often with parents and/or grandparents for added input, out walking with their maps trying to guess the correct identities of the scarecrows.

The scarecrows are all located within the town boundaries for safe walking but some young children find the distances a bit long unless they use bikes or scooters. Some groups like to walk the route in the central village and then use the car to find the more remote scarecrows if the small children (or adults) are tired.

The theme this year is ‘Characters from Children’s Television Shows’, and the talented scarecrow makers have

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range from the talented and artistic, to the enthusiastic and willing which include business owners, families and school or preschool children.

While in Methven for the Trail there are some other great activities to do also, the new Opuke Hot Pools are worth a visit, the Enchanted Forest Walk (to find where the fairies live) and the Piwakawaka Walk (to find fantails) are all great activities for the holidays.

So, mark the dates in your calendar and head to Methven for the Scarecrow Trail.

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CHANGE IN VACCINE PASSES

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Vaccine passes are no longer required to access Selwyn District Council facilities. The change applies to all Council facilities including the Rolleston offices, libraries, sport, recreation and community centres.

The Council made the decision to remove the vaccine pass requirement in light of the different Covid-19 environment from when the passes were introduced and the recent Government’s announcement of changes to the Traffic Light settings.

Following the Government’s announcement, the Council

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Masks are still required in all Council facilities and some indoor capacity limits may still apply.

People are encouraged to keep safe distancing and asked not to visit a Council facility if they are unwell.

The requirement to scan in using the Covid Tracer App at Council facilities has been removed by the Government as part of the changes in Traffic Light settings.

The Council is continuing to work with the Canterbury District Health Board to support the distribution of rapid antigen tests (RATs) in the district, including in remote rural communities.

The Council has also reviewed its staff vaccination policy and has had an open consultation with all staff

conducted a review of its own health and safety risk assessment, with careful consideration given to the Government’s guidance and public health advice.

The Council also considered its approach relative to other councils, as well as taking into account the current outbreak in Canterbury, including the high vaccination rates in Selwyn and the immunity acquired from the outbreak.

The district remains at the Red Traffic Light setting and given the levels of community cases the region is still experiencing, most other health and safety measures will remain in place at Council facilities to reduce the likelihood of infection to the users of these facilities and staff members.

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Jack's leadership qualities have been noted and has been bestowed the honour of being named Captain for the 2022 season. Mason has been named in the leadership group. The team plays in the Miles Toyota Cup against the 13 other School teams throughout the South Island. Their first competition game is scheduled for 7th May at Lincoln High School against Mid Canterbury Combined.

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DHS GOLF TOURNAMENT Darfield High School (DHS) Sports Fundraising Annual Golf Tournament was held on Friday, April 1st, at the Hororata Golf Club. “It was a great day, everyone who attended enjoyed their golf and were well looked after. There were lots of great prizes which were kindly donated by local businesses, commented DHS Sport Coordinator, Pip Deans. ” “All funds raised will help subsidise the cost of travel that our Tamariki and Rangatihi are faced with when attending events away from school. Thank you to Jo McIntosh and Team Bayleys for once again agreeing to be our Naming Sponsors. To

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WATER REFORMS

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Selwyn District Council has reaffirmed it will continue to advocate for quality water services and better outcomes for Selwyn residents, as the Government pushes ahead with their proposed three waters reforms.

At its meeting last week the Council confirmed its determination to advocate as an independent voice for the interests of Selwyn residents and to push for changes to the reforms that better meet local needs.

The Council continues to oppose the direction of the proposed Government reforms and is concerned about their impact on water services for Selwyn residents.

“We accept there needs to be change, however, we don’t agree that the current three waters proposal is the best or only way forward,” commented Mayor Sam Broughton.

“The Government has done a poor job at communicating the need for change in Selwyn, and we publicly expressed our disapproval to them last year.

“We are disappointed at the Government’s disregard for councils and local communities in the way it has run this process so far. We are also frustrated by the poor response over key questions we have raised with Government about the reforms.

“We will continue to be a strong and independent voice speaking out for Selwyn people, to make sure they get the best outcome from these reforms.

The Council’s focus will be on ensuring its concerns are addressed and on shaping the outcome of the reforms so that the district continues to receive excellent water services.

The Council also committed to working constructively with mana whenua to ensure the best possible outcomes for Selwyn.

They will be reviewing the recommendations of the Working Group on

Representation, Governance and Accountability of New Water Services Entities and continuing to seek important information that has not yet been answered, to further shape its work.

“Water is the most important asset for the district and communities need to be able to have a say in the way their services are delivered that takes account of the unique nature of their water supplies.

“In Selwyn, we have over 30 water supplies each with unique challenges. We have invested heavily in water infrastructure and overall we have an excellent service.

“This means when we have individual challenges, such as the complex ones we face at the moment in Springfield, we can work directly with local residents, using our local knowledge, and we are directly accountable to see through the long-term work that is required to address those issues.

“We need to see accountability in the reforms that ensure that Selwyn residents don’t lose that local voice and assurances that our people will see their needs met. That is what we will be working for - for Selwyn residents to get a service that continues to deliver for all of us,” Sam concluded.

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Page 7 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: Farm life and green pastures!

What a fantastic season it has been for grass and cropping farmers alike. A bit like the good old days.

Sadly with moisture levels above average - the unwanted weeds and thistles follow! Fact.

It can be very scary watching them spread, not to mention the added expense to spray them out, but control is “good practice” and makes happy neighbours. Fact.

When the nor-wester blows “clouds” of “thistle-down” rain down in lower Glentunnel.

So, my cry is for those up creek is to give us some thought and action - to keep our pastures free of unwanted wind-born thistle seed. A little care.

Please do some summer spraying and routine weed control!

Not to mention the ten years weeding you have to come.

If only for the “east-winds” to blow.

democratic process to defeat an opportunity to join a group with some real voice when dealing with the Central Government’s in turn, undemocratic approach to reforms.

While Councillors rightly feel that they should not be fighting with the Government, a high percentage feel they need to do so to be heard and if not, who then do we as ratepayers turn to for our voices to be heard given that Council submissions to date have been largely ignored by the Minister and officials and; credible representation via the conflicted and toothless Local Government New Zealand organisation is no longer an option.

Ian Lees, Darfield.

100% of councillors, including me, have considerable concerns about the reforms. We all accept there needs to be change, and we all agree that the current three waters proposal is not the best or only way forward. Where we differ is how we think we should represent those concerns.

Not joining the Communities for Local Democracy (C4LD) will allow us to retain a strong and independent voice that speaks out for the Selwyn people and makes sure we get the best outcome from these reforms. Joining C4LD will limit what we can say and ties us to a collective narrative.

I believe, like the majority of other Councils across New Zealand, that we should retain the ability to deal with the Government on our own terms. I am determined that Selwyn residents don’t lose their local voice and to provide assurances that our people will see their needs met. That is what we will be working for – for Selwyn residents to get a service that continues to deliver for all of us.

The News contacted the Mayor for a response to the above letter.

To the Editor: Your reader has stated ‘that Geoff Morris, 50% of district councillors have Glentunnel. openly declared their concerns about the Three Waters To the Editor: process’. Unfortunately, this Is this really Democracy? statement does not accurately Selwyn Mayor, I was genuinely heartened as a Sam Broughton. reflect our Council’s position. ratepayer to read that 50% of district councillors have openly declared their concerns about the Three Waters process.

Those Councillors need to be applauded, as elected members, they are reflecting the concerns of their constituencies associated with these ill-informed, divisive and politically motivated reforms.

The motion to join the Communities for Local Democracy Group consisting of 32 out of 67 Councils was defeated by the Mayor’s casting vote. That is a democratic process and no argument from me about that.

There is however some irony in that the Mayor has used the

The Board meeting was held on Monday, March 28th via Zoom, with the Group Manager Property in attendance to assist and provide information.

As noted previously, the spread of Covid-19 within the Malvern District resulted in the decision to again hold this meeting remotely. Board drop-in sessions around the Ward are on hold for some months as well.

An assessment of options to provide potable water to the Springfield Township is underway. However, there is not likely to be a rapid solution, and the public facilities for washing and drinking water will remain in the Township. We thank the consumers on this water supply for their patience.

Other projects around the Malvern Ward include: • An upgrade of facilities for the Darfield Pool over the winter to enable patrons to have a different experience in a fun environment.

More information on the upgrade will be available in future months.

• Extension of the Darfield Fire Station by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

• Improvements to the rest area at the Joyce Reserve, Glentunnel and Lake Lyndon through funding from the Tourism and Infrastructure Fund.

• The original Darfield Toilets will be replaced in 2023/24 and the toilets at the Waimakariri Reserve will be upgraded.

• Distribution of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATS) to remote communities using the Council’s Community Response Team.

Work continues to find acceptable solutions to the restructure of our community committees with a date of June 30th for action. Public meetings will be held in each community in the future to discuss solutions, and we ask you to support your district. It is likely that the solutions found will be individual to each community.

The Board approved one grant application from the Selwyn Women’s Issues Group for funding towards the cost of meetings for 2022.

Funding is still available for community projects. We need your applications as this funding is only available until June 30th. However, new funding will be available for the 2022/2023 year. Information is on the website listed below or talk to your Board member.

The Board’s next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 26th 2022 at 4pm with a change of day due to Anzac Day on the Monday.

This Board meeting will be recorded and available to listen to on the Council website.

Please contact the Board secretary at: 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 or in support of a grant application.

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: selwyn.govt.nz/services/funding-And-grants/discretionary-funding.

For further information on this funding, you are welcome to email the Accounts Officer at: grants@selwyn.govt.nz or talk to any Board member.

John Morten, Malvern Community Board Chair.

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STAY SAFE THIS ROAR As we head into the Roar season, hunters are reminded about the need to look after the safety of themselves and their mates, as well as about always being well prepared for each hunt.

Visit the Game Animal Council’s (GAC) website for guidance to help ensure the safety of you and your mates while out hunting, to ensure everyone comes home safely. nzgameanimalcouncil.org.nz/ look-after-your-mates-this-roar/

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Assess the weather forecast, particularly for any rain or snow that could lead to a rise in river levels, and make your plans accordingly.

Make sure everyone has the correct clothing, food and equipment for all possible conditions.

Take into account the experience and fitness of everyone in your party when planning your trip.

Know where you are going, make sure you carry a map, know how to read it and leave

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detailed intentions with friends and whanau.

Carry an emergency communication device such as a distress beacon or satellite phone.

While out hunting: Involve your whole party in the decision-making and make sure everyone is comfortable with the plans being made.

• Take firearm safety seriously, because even if you are hunting alone, it is highly likely that other hunters will be around.

• Identify your target beyond all doubt.

• Treat every firearm as loaded, and if you are sharing a firearm, make sure the person carrying the firearm maintains responsibility for checking it is in the appropriate state of load.

• Wear blaze gear if bush hunting.

• Also, don’t forget to check the Seven Firearms Safety Rules. www.police.govt.nz/adviceservices/firearms-and-safety/ firearms-safety/arms-code/seven -firearms-safety-rules •

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NINE CHILD FRIENDLY WALKS Canterbury has an abundance of great starter hike. Don’t be put off by the steep start to this tramp. outdoor adventures perfect for While this is an uphill hike, the families. Explore some of the best short walks around incline is not so bad after the first Canterbury that the whole family 20 minutes. The highlight of the Trig M Track are the beautiful will enjoy. Soak up mountain views over Lake Lyndon and on a views, coastal panoramas, test clear day, you can see across the your rock hopping skills or native Canterbury Plains and out to the bird spotting. Canterbury has ocean. something for all types of Good for: beginner trampers, walkers. primary aged kids + (and Wherever you choose to hike particularly capable preschoolers). with your family, make sure you Walk length: 2-3 hours return. do so safely. Sturdy shoes, a Kura Tāwhiti Conservation waterproof rain jacket, and water Area - Castle Hill are your main essentials. It’s also On the way to Arthur's Pass and important to ensure someone the West Coast is the playground knows where you are going and of the rock giants, or so we’d like when you plan to return. Many to believe. It's a great natural New Zealand walks do not have playground for kids (and big kids), cellphone reception, so a with boulders to climb, tracks and personal locator beacon (PLB) is trails to follow, and is for an epic a great addition to your game of hide-and-seek. backpack.

Good for: primary aged kids, The Plan My Walk app by the teenagers and those with Mountain Safety Council is a adventurous hearts. great place to start planning Walk length: 30 mins up to 3 hours of exploration. your family walk. With weather forecasts, gear lists and safety Children's Bay Akaroa, information, it will arm you with the Rhino Walk the essentials for getting your Get adventuring and take the family into the outdoors. family to hunt for some giraffes With Easter and school holidays and rhinos in the wild. Okay, so approaching below is a list of they’re not real animals, but the child-friendly walks. sculptures along this walk make

Washpen Falls, Windwhistle The Washpen Falls track is a private trail (small charge) taking around two hours to explore. Stay a little longer for a picnic or swim, it’s a fabulous kid-friendly walk and a favourite amongst locals.

Good for: primary aged kids up.

Walk length: 2 hours.

Trig M Track, Lake Lyndon If you’re moving from a family walk into family tramp territory, the Trig M Track near Lake Lyndon is a

this an exciting little hike for the kids. Good for: adventurous preschoolers and primary aged kids up.

Walk length: 60-70 minutes return.

Riccarton Bush, Christchurch This tranquil inner-city walk will transport you to a peaceful haven.

Your little ones will love the incredible bird life at Riccarton Bush so bring them along for this short toddler-suitable walk.

Good for: stroller-friendly walk, toddlers up.

Walk length: 10-20 minutes.

Mt Sunday, Ashburton Lakes This kid-friendly walk is mostly flat, except for the final 15-minute hill to the top of Mt Sunday. Kids will love crossing the swing bridge and the 360-degree views from the summit. Beware, the top spot is notoriously windy.

Good for: adventurous preschoolers / primary school kids up.

Walk length: 60-80 minutes.

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The Island River Loop is a lovely stroll at 2.8km long, but if the kids are looking for something more exciting, check out the Groynes orienteering course. A fun way to encourage the whole family to walk and explore.

Good for: strollers, primary schoolaged kids and above (preschoolers would be great on bikes here).

Walk length: 1-2 hours depending on how fast they are at finding the clues.

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Take the easier Miners Track if you are taking younger kids (2.5-3 hours) or the Rhyolite Track for those looking for a challenge.

Good for: beginners on their first overnight jaunt and adventurous preschoolers who are used to walking longer distances.

Walk length: Around 3 hours each way.

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NORTH VS SOUTH

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Over the weekend of March 26th and 27th, two local Darfield High School indoor target shooters, Piper Benbow and Ryan Booth, were competing at the 2021 North vs South Indoor Competition. It was originally to be held in August 2021 with all competitors travelling to Christchurch but got postponed to March this year due to Covid restrictions at the time. The format was changed slightly to make travel easier, with the South Islanders competing in Christchurch and the North Islanders in Palmerston North.

To be in this Competition, teams of shooters are selected for North Island and South Island teams based on Championship scores shot between April and July each year.

Saturday’s shooting involved the South Island teams competing against the North Island teams.

The top shooters from Saturday’s Competition then qualify for their respective New Zealand Team(s), shooting on Sunday as a Postal Match against the United Kingdom Home Counties.

The initial teams are made up of shooters who have been nominated for the North vs South Competition and consist of:Open - 20 members, Women - 15 members, Men - 15 members, Junior - 10 members and Veteran - 10 members.

Each team also has 2 emergency people selected.

Ryan was selected for the Junior South Island team and Piper was selected as an emergency for the South Island Junior team and made the South Island Women’s team.

On Saturday, they shot a single card (10 counting shots per card), then a double card, then another single card, giving a maximum possible score of 400.40: Piper’s results: 99.04, 198.08 and 100.08 (=397.20) Ryan’s results: 95.02, 197.10 and 100.04 (=392.16) With these fantastic scores, Ryan and Piper both qualified for the New Zealand Junior team. Piper top scored for the South Island team and was 1 point off captain for the New Zealand Junior team, (the captain is based off the top scorer out of both the South

Island and North Island teams).

She also qualified for the New Zealand Women’s team, shot on Sunday morning.

These matches consisted of a single and a double card, giving a maximum possible score of 300: Piper’s results: 99 and 195 (New Zealand Junior) and 99 and 198 (New Zealand Women) Ryan’s results: 99 and 196 (New Zealand Junior) We are also pleased to say the South Island Junior team bet the North Islander Junior team (by only 3 points).

With the indoor (winter) shooting season about to kickoff, we look forward to seeing these shooters continue to perform and develop.

John Booth, Malvern Miniature Rifle Association.

Ryan Booth and Piper Benbow.

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB UPDATE

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Lindsay Smith Malvern Rifle Club Patron and Life Member passed away on March 17th, 2022. Lindsay was the last surviving foundation member of the Club, having been a member since it was formed in 1953. He had held many offices within the Club over that time.

He gained representative Honours for the Malvern Rifle Club, the Canterbury Association, the South Island on a tour to Australia and at home, and for New Zealand. As well as the many provincial titles he won, he was in many winning teams at all levels, and once won the Masefield Aggregate at Nationals.

Lindsay will be missed by his numerous friends and by the sport as a whole. He was a ‘Good Rifleman’!

Lindsay was farewelled at a small family funeral in Christchurch on March 22nd.

Although it was not possible for fellow shooters to attend, his shooting achievements and commitment were well mentioned, and many messages of condolence were received.

On March 26th-27th, many club members competed in the Nelson Championships held in Westport. Malvern’s Andre du Toit won the Target Rifle (TR) A Grade from a shoot off with Blenheim-Kaituna’s Malcolm Dodson. Daniel Alexander was third in the B Grade and Barry Brown won the C Grade. A great showing from these shooters as the competition was strong in all grades.

On April 2nd club members held a working bee on the range. The

main task was extending the right end of the backstop to meet range safety requirements.

The 300 and 500 yard mounds had their respective right ends built up with more soil. The shooting was scheduled for the afternoon, but this was cancelled to allow work to continue on the backstop. Thanks to everyone who gave their time and talents.

This weekend is the Canterbury Autumn Championship hosted by the Ashburton District Rifle Club at their Ashburton Range. The Malvern Range will be closed as club members will be competing in Ashburton.

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

Mark Alexander.

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING

STOCK EXCLUSION FROM RIVERS REQUIRED AS SOON AS 2023

By Anna Bensemann, Senior Planner, Baseline Group Marlborough.

Regulations imposed under the RMA (Resource Management Act) in 2020 will see farmers having to exclude stock from rivers with a bed of one metre or more at any point within a property by either July 2023 or July 2025, depending on the type of stock.

The Stock Exclusion Regulations 2020 were designed to control how and when stock had access to waterways to prevent damage to river and lake banks and the margins of wetlands and to avoid defecation into the water by stock contributing to overall poor water quality.

Not all stock are treated equally with a focus on dairy cattle and dairy support cattle, intensively grazed beef cattle and deer and pigs generally to be excluded from wide rivers by July 2023.

Beef cattle and deer on low slope land, which is not

intensively grazed, are required to be excluded from waterways

by July 1st, 2025, giving more time to farms with lower stocking rates longer to achieve compliance with the Regulations.

An exclusion means stock are kept three metres back from the top of the bank of a river, or edge of a lake unless they are crossing the waterbody. This is known as the three-metre rule.

Stock may cross a waterway without the need for a bridge or culvert if the crossing is limited to twice in any month, and stock are supervised to cross directly.

However, if you require your stock to cross rivers more often than twice monthly, then a bridge or culvert for a dedicated crossing is required.

There are some exceptions, in relation to areas where the riverbed is highly mobile and therefore permanent crossings are not practical, but

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requirements around ensuring stock move directly through riverbeds and are supervised during the crossings will still apply.

Culverts and bridge installation is often managed by the District or Regional Authority through their district or regional planning framework. In some cases, in order to achieve compliance with the regulations, you may need to seek resource consent for earthworks close to a waterway, or for the installation of the bridge or culvert itself. It’s worth checking your local rules to ensure achieving compliance with the RMA regulation does not create an additional noncompliance with your local planning rules.

The regulations were designed to give landowners time to install fences and to ensure wide rivers had dedicated stock crossings at critical points. The impact on some waterways will be clearly obvious because of these provisions with less sediment in waterways and improved stream health. For some landowners, fencing and stock exclusion will not be overly onerous, but for some larger dairy and cattle farms, the regulations impose significant costs which will need to be factored into compliance budgets, and farm planning for the next 3–4 years in order to achieve compliance on time.

Farmers must remember that their budgets and timeframes should include resource consenting costs so that the good work to fence a stream doesn’t result in a fine for not complying with the local RMA rules.

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SUCCESS FOR MALVERN BOWLERS Over the last two weekends, Bowls Canterbury held their annual Champion of Champions.

This is a Championship where winners from individual Clubs enter their Champions from all Grades of their Championships This year Malvern and their respective Clubs are really proud of two of their players, both competing in the Year 1 and 2 Championship.

Bronwyn Hamilton from the Darfield Club competed against 16 other champions from Canterbury, North Canterbury and Mid Canterbury to win the Canterbury Champion of Champions in her Division. The game was very tight, with both players taking the lead at different times. With the score being 20 to 18 down to the Burnside player, Bronwyn came through and won the next end by 3, giving her the title. A very

exciting game to watch.

Greg Hughes from the Kirwee Club also competed in the same Grade against 23 other players from Canterbury, North Canterbury and Mid Canterbury.

Due to numbers, Greg not only had to compete the weekend before to qualify for Post Section but also on Saturday to qualify for the Final. This he did in great style winning the Post Section by

21 to 9. The Finals game played on Sunday was against a player from Woolston Park. After dropping a 2 on the first end Greg never looked back to win 21 to 12.

Malvern and their individual clubs are obviously very proud and excited to think their players have won such an achievement.

Possibly the first time in Malvern history this has ever happened.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN All registrations for the 2022 season to be made online at

www.sporty.co.nz/darfieldnetball Taking registrations for: Future Ferns Years 1 - 4, Year 5+ players, Senior mid-week & Saturday Social players.

Phone: Victoria 027 208 0581 Email: darfieldnetballclub@gmail.com

Rippa Rugby Night Friday 8th April - 5:30pm For kids of all ages

Greg Hughes from Kirwee Bowling Club.

Bronwyn Hamilton from Darfield Bowling Club.

Rugby registrations for the upcoming 2022 season will be also be available.

The Kirwee community are most welcome to come down.

The Club will be following government covid guidelines.

For any information please contact Junior Club Captain Blair Jones 021 266 3043 www.kirweerugby.co.nz

DARFIELD BOWLING CLUB NEWS On March 29th, Darfield Bowling Club were crowned the winners of the Bowls Canterbury Double Triples Competition Division 2.

The Darfield team consisted of Jo Latter, Donita Yaxley, Anthea Cridge, Freda Posthumus, Lorraine Rowe and Gretchen Redfern. This was a wonderful achievement for the Club as they lost three senior players from this team from last year.

On Saturday, April 2nd, annual awards were given out at the Darfield Bowling Club. Below are the prize recipients.

Ladies: Open Singles: Hazel Littlejohn Junior Singles: Jo Latter

First and Second Year Singles: Bronwyn Hamilton Pairs: Bronwyn Hamilton and Hazel Littlejohn Triples: Gretchen Redfern, Freda Posthumus, Hazel Littlejohn Fours: Bev Brook, Gretchen Redfern, Jo Latter, Hazel Littlejohn.

GREENDALE GOLF Results 2nd April 2022 Match of the Day: 1st Round Cridge Trophy Stroke play 1st: S Roulston =69 2nd: T Michael =72 3rd: P Bee =72 4th: P Youngman =73 5th: A Burrell =73 6th: D Mckay =74 Nearest Pins: #3: D Rutter #9: B Nahkies #13: J Adams #17: T Michael Men’s Longest Drive: S Johnstone Men’s Longest Putt: S Johnstone Ladies Longest Putt: V Fitzgerald Two’s: D Rutter 9 Hole Competition: Stableford 1st: B May =15

SUMMER NETBALL

HORORATA GOLF Men's: Open Singles: Ray Hunt Junior Singles: Scott Churton Pairs: Peter Redfern Ray Hunt Triples: Scott Churton, Willy Parker, Peter Taylor Fours: Bob Shorter, Graham Rowe, Pete Redfern, Ray Hunt.

Results 5th April 2022 2nd LGU and Putting 0-18.5: M. Wright 89 - 17 - 72 18.6-26.5: S. Gilmour 98 - 22- 76 26.6+: F. Taylor 110 - 36--74 Putting: M. Wright 29 N. Muir 29 One Putts: P.Pearce 8 N. Muir 7 J.Studholme 7 Nine Holers: G. Hobbs 21 Nearest the Pin: J. Whitaker

WAIMAK GOLF

March 29th, Double Triples Division 2 winners.

Jo Latter, Donita Yaxley, Anthea Cridge, Freda Posthumus, Lorraine Rowe. Absent Gretchen Redfern.

Results 31st March 2022 Women’s Golf Competition: LGU & Putting 18 Holes” Silver: J Allan 77 Bronze I: L Steele 74 J Blatch 81 Bronze II: L Scott 74 H Chamberlain 75 N Viney 75 I Beets-Huchshorn 77 F Nimmo 79 Putting: L Scott27 9 Holes: J Stewart 33 C McDonald 37 Putting: R Benny 12

Malvern Summer Netball for 2022 has just finished. There was great competition throughout the season. The winners were of the A Grade were KFC and Fast Five won the B Grade.

Pictured Above Back: KFC - Bec Rolfe-Toko, Bronnie Smith, Amy Rock, Amelia McKnight, Grayson Roberts, Jordan Atutolu.

Above Front: Ty Jager, Mark Burgess.

Pictured Below Back: Fast Five, Louise Wylie, Rachel McKenzie Below Front: Brad Meads, Abby Rutledge, Kelly Meads.

Absent: Rachel Evans.

Friday 8th April 2022 PUBLIC NOTICES

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A.G.M. Wed 27th April, 7:30pm

Kirwee Hall Supper Room.

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Presentation of President’s Report Financial Statement of Accounts Election of Officers Followed by a General Meeting.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

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

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Café Hope

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Open 10am

TUESDAY 12TH APRIL 2022 7:30pm, at the Darfield Library Contact Lynn Meder via email at:

admin@malvernschoolofmusic.kiwi.nz

ALL WELCOME!

SUNDAY 10TH APR

SUNDAY 10TH APRIL 2022 At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

Sheffield Bowling Club House, Sheffield

All welcome but please wear a mask!

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, DARFIELD

EASTER TIMETABLE • • • •

Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7pm Good Friday - Commemora on of the Lord’s Passion: 3pm Easter Sunday: 9am Sunday Masses are at 9am

Contact: Fr Brian Fennessy 0276 758 456 CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

25th Mar - 28th April 8th April 5:30pm • 10th April 10am • 10th April 10am • 11th April 10am • 12th April 7:30pm • 13th April 11am • 15th April • 16 Apr - 1 May • 18th April • 19th April 1pm • 25th April • 25th April 10am • 26th April 4pm • 27th April 5pm • 27th April 7:30pm • 27 & 28 April • 30th April • 1st May 8:30am • •

Birds Eye View Exhibition Te Huanui Gallery Rippa Rugby & Registration Night Kirwee Rugby Club Native Greendot Tours 2022 Lincoln Cafe Hope Sheffield Bowls Club Early Advertising Deadline for Malvern News Malvern School of Music AGM Darfield Library Power Farming Demo Day Kirwee Malvern News Office Closed - Good Friday Methven Scarecrow Trail Methven Malvern News Office Closed - Easter Monday Environment Canterbury Drop-In Session Leeston Library Malvern News Office Closed - Anzac Day Dutton Garage & Malvern Car Display Darfield Rec Centre Malvern Community Board Meeting Deadline for the May Issue of Rolleston News Courtenay A & P AGM Kirwee Hall Play! Drama Workshops Darfield Library Last day of Trading Mason’s Drapery Sheffield Fire Brigade Wheels & Wings Darfield

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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. Phone 021 939 113.

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FOR SALE

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Austin Cambridge Roller 12ft with heavy rings and Lyndon Harrows Tow behind vintage ploughs James Aerator 4 leg with roller Maxitill 14ft Tractor farm trailers, one with water tank and trough Various 3 point linkage grubbers Many other farm bits and pieces, offers.

Phone Charlie on 027 433 26 28

Malvern Lions have

PEA STRAW AVAILABLE $7 per small bale, delivered.

Medium squares pea straw and linseed straw also available!

FORMICA table with four cloth chairs. $120ono. Please phone 027 386 9986.

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.

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG

Hugh Wright Sheffield - 318 3877 Brian Redfern Darfield - 318 8053 Andrew Brooker Kirwee - 318 1530 Stu Lill Kirwee - 03 347 6770

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Malvern Lions would like to thank our suppliers; Cam & Don Adams, Seaton Bros & Pete Jenkins, also our contractors; Searle Contracting, Chamberlain Ag, SA Brooker Contracting and Jamie Pankhurst.

All proceeds are used to support our Malvern community!

PAINTING & DECORATING

Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming Owner Operated Geoff 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, UDI Painting & Decorating. For yards and dairy lanes all painting & decorating our speciality. Screened services! Fully qualified. rotten-rock, it’s local and Interior & exterior painting & lasts better. Contact the plastering. Wallpapering & ROOM TO RENT Springfield Quarry today! roof painting. Quality Services.

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Contact Udi Aale SINGLE lockable rooms Phone 318 4132.

021 074 2075. in Darfield Hostel. Internet, GARDENING sky TV. $170pw. Phone GENERAL garden maintenance ROOF MAINTENANCE 027 479 1431 or 318 3660. in Darfield area. Domestic ROOF & house maintenance.

SHEEP SHEARING hedge trimming, pruning & All aspects covered including edging. Please phone Kane spouting, mortar, tiles, 027 467 6613.

MOBILE re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealSHEEP LOCKSMITH ing. General repairs. Please SHEARING LOCKSMITH Selwyn based phone 03 347 6702.

24hr mobile service, keys ROOF & property services. 2 • Drenching cut and general lock and storey work! Roof leak repairs • Foot Trimming safe maintenance. EFTPOS (incl Butynol), moss control, • Crutching available. Call Locktight silicone seal, spouting clean & • General Animal repairs, spider & fly control, Security 021 171 8060.

Welfare Advice. bird proofing, roof painting.

Call Shaun Adams All roof & spouting types.

HEDGE TRIMMING for a quote on Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 021 204 1274 or 027 584 7980.

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

• Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge.

• Hedge & Shelter Belt Cutting • Under Pivot & Gorse Hedge Cutting • • • •

Specialised over-grown hedge cutting Tree Topping Clean Ups Mulching / Verge Mowing.

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Engineer or Fitter/Turner or Fitter/Welder Bossman Engineering Ltd have vacancies for experienced engineers to carry out general engineering, repairs, fabrication and machining.

The positions are based at our workshop at 2253 Bealey Rd Hororata, as well as on-farm repairs in the local area and beyond.

Trade Certificate and machining experience would be an advantage, as would experience in general agriculture maintenance work.

Good remuneration. Immediate starts possible.

Phone Craig for a booking...

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Full Time Position We are looking for a Shop Supervisor with knowledge in the Building & Hardware Industry, who has plenty of energy, enthusiasm, enjoys dealing with the public and working in a team environment.

Duties include: • Stock control • Purchase orders • Receipting in orders • Stock takes • Working with suppliers • Sourcing products • Shop displays and promotions • Customer service

Please email references and CV to: faye@darfielditm.co.nz

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

The South Island farms vary in size between 900-1150 cows and are all located within 5-10 minutes of the nearest township and 15-20 minutes from Rolleston.

We offer competitive pay rates for all of our positions.

T H Enterprises Ltd welcomes applicants for the following roles in our South Island Group of farms:

CALF REARER ASSISTANT (July 20 - Sept 30) DARFIELD FARM The successful applicant will have some experience in rearing calves.

Guaranteed hours of work are 7:30am - 3:30pm five days per week, $25+ per hour based on experience.

Hours open to negotiation if you would like more/less.

FARM ASSISTANT (three month position) DARFIELD FARM The successful applicant doesn't need any experience with milking cows but must be able to drive a two-wheeler.

This is a Drive In-Drive Out position and would be well suited to someone who seeks more experience in the industry.

Must have a valid drivers license. Competitive rates.

FARM ASSISTANT (permanent position) DUNSANDEL FARM The successful applicant will: Be a keen learner with a strong work ethic Have a love of the outdoors and a genuine interest in animals and animal health • Have a valid driver's license • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, warm family home, great location close to good schools and welcoming townships, and opportunities to further train and progress your career both within farming and within the T H Enterprises Ltd business.

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To apply, please email your CV and cover-letter to: thenterprises.recruitment@gmail.com, note the role that you are applying for in the subject line.

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

Rusty Barbed Wire Rusty No 8 Wire Wanted for Art Work.

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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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STUMP GRINDING

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Pick up for $$ In coils please and not breakable when bent in half.

Please phone 021 129 9439

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