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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Nourish Programme

Help Needed While Recovering

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Be A Selwyn Star

Property As An Investment

Ensuring Fairer Terms

Council’s Proposed Plans

Dutton Garage Anzac Run Feature

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Malvern U3A - Braided Rivers 10 End Of An Era

NZCB Apprentice Challenge Continued

Darfield Gun Club

Malvern Rifle Club

Hororata Primary School Tennis Cup

Golf Results

Try Challenge

Anzac Day Services

Public Notices

Save The Date

Classifieds

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Trades

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elwyn District Council has confirmed a new water supply pipeline to provide additional drinking water to Springfield and help address the township’s ongoing water issues. At its meeting on Wednesday, April 13th, the Council agreed to the project to build the new pipeline from Sheffield to Springfield, which will support other measures being taken to improve the water supply in the township. The pipeline will allow water to be pumped from Sheffield to supplement the existing Springfield supply, or if necessary, to fully supply the township for short periods on an emergency basis. The additional capacity will also improve water quality in the Springfield supply. The project has a $1.2 million budget including contingency and it is hoped that it will be completed by mid-July, weather depending.

Since the major flooding event in late May 2021, the Springfield water supply has seen a series of ongoing issues due to a reduction in the water quality from the river, leading to an increase in precautionary boil water notices. Alongside the new pipeline, the Council has also been working on several projects to address these issues, including constructing additional reservoir storage, which is currently underway, and designing a new membrane treatment system. Work also began yesterday to divert part of the river back to its original course before recent flood events. The new pipeline would work together with the additional storage capacity and membrane treatment, to ensure safe water will be available during periods when supply from the river is uncertain. The cost will be funded from a mixture of

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borrowing and reserves with minimal impact on rates. “The pipeline is a welcome addition to a wide-ranging package of work by the Council in Springﬁeld,” commented Mayor Sam Broughton. “This is the next in a series of steps we’re taking to address the issues in Springﬁeld. We’ve been faced with a complex situation that unfortunately has no quick

fixes. I acknowledge that Springfield residents are going through a very difficult time and we’re determined to address the situation as soon as possible. “Our staff have worked extremely hard to ensure we have a full range of options to address these issues in the longer term, which our Council is backing this with significant investment,” Sam concluded.

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On Saturday, April 2nd, Darfield based, Kevin Burney was grinding into an old, empty metal drum that previously had isopropyl alcohol. The sparks from the grinder went into the drum and the residue chemical ignited with the sparks, causing the drum to blow up, engulfing Kevin in flames. The explosion was heard all over the area, the family were quick to respond, however, the damage had already been done. Kevin suffered burns to 70% of his body (from his head to his thighs), upon further inspection by plastic surgeons in Christchurch Hospital they found the majority of his burns were deeper and more severe than originally expected, so the difficult decision was made to transfer Kevin to Middlemore Hospital where he is now receiving the care he needs for his severe burns in the ICU which has access to the country’s best national burns unit and specialist staff and surgeons.

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As a single income family, Kevin being out of work will seriously impact this family ﬁnancially, they need to continue to pay their mortgage as well as other essential bills and food costs as well, while they are in Auckland supporting Kevin.

“Already within the ﬁrst two weeks since the accident dad has had two major infections, which have managed to be controlled, but, these events did show us the vulnerability and risk dad is still subject to. Continued on next page….

THE ART OF FORAGING Learn the basics of safely identifying different types of mushrooms that are common in our environment, and identifying different plants and incorporating them into our diets. Our guest speaker this month is Natalie Absalom from Va Va Voom Shrooms. As the name of her business suggests, she loves mushrooms. But, more than that she loves to forage a full range of fruits, nuts, greens, seaweeds and more. She shares her knowledge weekly with free foraging sessions in the red zone in Christchurch. In these times of high food costs it is so refreshing to be able to pick nourishing greens for free; to learn that some weeds are not really weeds but a source of yummy nutrient dense food.

GARDEN FOCUS FOR MAY: With the day length shortening and the first frosts already hitting, you will be noticing your garden slowing down. If you plant winter brassicas now they will just sit in the garden all winter and likely bolt to seed in spring. But there are still things we can plant: • Plant out seedlings of winter salad greens: lettuce and spinach. • Sow directly into the garden bed: rocket, pak choi, mesclun, mizuna and radish. • Sow broad beans now and they will produce in early spring. Picking out their growing tips through winter to add to stir fries is a treat. • An early planting of garlic can help beat the dreaded garlic rust. • Shallots planted now will give wonderful green shoots to add to dishes winter long. • Add a layer of compost to your garden beds before planting them, or place it around existing crops. • Cover your winter producing crops with frost cloth to protect them from frost, harsh winds, snow, hungry birds and the white cabbage butterflies - while they are still about. The autumn tidy-up is beginning. If you are taking the time to rake up leaves, don’t put them in the green bin to be taken to that magical away place. They are a valuable resource that adds many nutrients to your soil when broken down and provides a wonderful habitat for many beneficial critters over the winter months. Either leave them in piles or bag them up, and they will break down over the coming months.

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The critical nature of his injuries mean his life is still threatened daily and we don’t know what the future holds,” commented concerned son, Marcus Burney. “Dad’s recovery will include weeks of surgery to clean skin and then autograft his skin using his own skin,” Marcus concluded. If you would like to make a donation to the Givealittle page visit: givealittle.co.nz/cause/ please-help-us-whileour-dad-recovers

BE A SELWYN STAR Can you sing, dance, juggle, do a magic trick or have a special talent that would stop a crowd? Then we would love to see it! The Selwyn District Council (SDC) are running a Selwyn Stars Talent Search for people aged 513 years during May and June. Enter our Selwyn Stars Talent Search and see if you have what

it takes to get our audience singing, dancing or laughing in their seats. SDC have over $1,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, including an Apple iPad Mini, Instax Mini and an Ultimate Ears Wonderboom. Heats will be held in various locations around Selwyn from May 6th, with the finals held in

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PROPERTY AS AN INVESTMENT I recently read an article by Katrina Shanks, who is the Chief Executive of Financial Advice New Zealand, who put investing in property into a great perspective. Between 1965 and 1991, the average increase in value was 12 percent. From 1991 this increase dropped to 7 percent, however, was coupled with lower inﬂation in general. Of interest that is a higher return than shares, or in fact inﬂation over the same period. Whilst there have been many ups and downs in the property market, looking at the average

it still remains above inflation, that evil word that erodes your net wealth. One of the key fundamentals of investing is staying ahead of inflation, and as history shows property still remains one of the best investment decisions you can make. Like any investment there are risks, and you need to factor this in by asking yourself some pertinent questions such as when will I need the investment money for retirement, will this be soon, or do I have a bit more time on my hands? Can I afford to lose some of the investment, or how will my return work in a higher interest rate environment? Can I liquidate my assets quickly, or can I hold on for a "normal" return of the market? You also need to look at what you can afford and have a good understanding of your finances. Income (wages) versus outgoings (cost of

living) and in particular with property any tax implications you may attract such as extra income tax, Capital Gains tax from the Brightline test and whether you can offset interest on mortgage payments (cost of business). Understanding your financial position will help you decide if a property is the right investment for you. Talk to a financial planner if you think property is the right investment for you. Then seek out an experienced real estate salesperson, with your specific needs in regards to the right property for your investment. Rental demand in Malvern still remains very high. Our property managers are in desperate need of quality properties to meet this demand. Utilising a Property Manager not only protects your investment but also ensures you are maximising your return. Investing in a slowing market can be the right time to secure your family’s future. Talk to us now if you have an interest in finding out more. See advertisement in this issue for contact details. Tony Quayle, Property Brokers, Canterbury Regional Manager.

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ENSURING FAIRER TERMS In May 2021, the Government announced the design of a new Fair Pay Agreement system which has the potential to create signiﬁcant changes to the terms and conditions of employment within certain industries. Almost one year later, the Fair Pay Agreements Bill has been introduced to Parliament. This Bill still needs to embark on the usual Parliamentary journey, including consideration by the Select Committee, which will invite public submissions, but we expect to see it in effect by the end of 2022. The Bill proposes a structure for bargaining between employers and unions, that would create sector level collective agreements setting minimum terms and conditions on entitlements on matters such as redundancy, wages, hours of work and overtime rates.

The Fair Pay bargaining process is somewhat similar to the existing traditional collective bargaining processes; however, it will involve entire industries rather than negotiations directly between unions and employers. To initiate bargaining for a Fair Pay Agreement, an application must ﬁrst be made to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The Bill sets out two grounds which a union must meet if they wish to commence a bargaining process for a Fair Pay Agreement these are: The Union has at least 1,000 employees or 10% of the employees within the relevant industry or occupation as members; or The Union meets the ‘public interest’ test. This test will be based on industries where employees have historically

received low pay for their work, have limited bargaining power, or have contractual uncertainties. This Bill proposes that the final agreement will bind all employers within the defined group regardless of whether they participated in the bargaining process. This means that all employees within the defined occupation or industry group will be entitled to receive the new minimum entitlements set out in the final Fair Pay Agreement. We are a full-service firm with specialists in Employment Law. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact if you would like any assistance with preparing a submission on the Bill or if you have any employment related queries. See advertisement in this issue for contact details.

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COUNCIL’S PROPOSED PLANS Selwyn residents will be able to have their say on the Council’s proposed plans for the next twelve months. Consultation on the Draft Annual Plan will be open from April 19th to May 19th, after the Council adopted the proposed annual plan and consultation document at its meeting on April 13th. Mayor Sam Broughton said, “the Council’s focus for the coming year is to continue on delivering in the key areas identified by the community through the Long Term Plan. In previous consultations, Selwyn residents have told us that things like safe, well-maintained roads, good quality drinking water and community facilities are what matters to them most, so we’re keeping our focus on these areas. “The proposed average rates increase is 6%, slightly higher than the 4.9% increase forecast in the Long Term Plan, but in line with the current rate of inflation. “We’ve worked hard to limit the average rates increase, while still

ensuring it delivers the essential services and facilities that our rapidly-growing district needs,” Sam added. To deliver those services and facilities the plan proposes committing $91m to capital projects over the next twelve months, including $20.2m in water supply projects, $21.6m in wastewater projects and $20.4m in transportation projects across our growing district. The Draft Annual Plan is a chance to check in with the community and consult on four new or changed projects, as well as seeking feedback on the overall programme for the year. The four proposed projects are: ♦ a change in proposal for the funding of the Hororata Community Club, ♦ closure of parts of the Upper Ellesmere Water Race, ♦ changes to water race rating across the district, ♦ a proposal for investing in biodiversity through a $20

Ecological Enhancement targeted rate and harmonisation of Land Drainage rates. The Hororata proposal involves supporting the Go Hororata community group’s proposal to establish a community hub, located at the current Hororata Community Hall. The water race changes will reflect the community response to the previous consultation on water race use and changes to it following the development of the Central Plains Water Irrigation Scheme. The district’s land drainage network provides important biodiversity and ecological habitats as well as supports farming and flood protection. “The community has already indicated to us they have an interest in or support these projects. Overall, we want to check in with people to make sure we’ve got these right and that they’re still happy with the overall direction of our plans they helped us develop last year,” Sam concluded.

The Consultation Document was available from Tuesday, April 19th online at: www.selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan22 Copies are also available at Council offices and services centres. During the consultation period, councillors and staff will also be attending drop-in sessions and community events where residents can ask questions and share their views.

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DUTTON GARAGE MALVERN RUN A great line up of vintage and veteran cars will participate in the annual Dutton Garage Malvern Run , which starts from the Darﬁeld Recreation Centre on Anzac Day. Everyone is welcome to head along to the Recreation Centre to see the cars between 10am and 11:30am before they tour through Darﬁeld, Sheffield, Coalgate, Hororata, Glenroy and on to Glentunnel where they will once again be available for viewing at the Glentunnel Community Centre around lunchtime. The oldest vehicle in this year’s Run is a Wolseley that was built in 1900. It is owned by Colin Winter of Dunedin and has come especially to participate in the Malvern Run. The Wolseley has been in Colin’s family’s ownership for over 70 years. The next oldest is a local car which is a brand no longer seen in production, a 1905 Alldays and Onions owned and restored by George Lee of Christchurch. It is powered by a twin-cylinder engine, and the restoration took George almost 10 years to complete. Another highlight will be the return of the Stanley Steamer owned by Allan Familton of Rolleston. The Stanley Steamer like so many others on the Run is a very rare car, it is large, very powerful, and goes down the road leaving a cloud of steam behind. If you live on the route that the Run takes, don’t be surprised if Allan comes to your door with a hose to request water for its boiler!

Darﬁeld residents participating include Sandra and Jeff Newell, who will be driving their 1925 12/4 Austin, Malcolm and Anita McGibbon with their 1915 3 litre Swift and Matthew Hey with a 1933 Wolseley Hornet Special. It is great to see a good number of entries from the Selwyn District as well as outside of the Canterbury area. The Run gives residents of the Malvern district a fantastic opportunity to view some of New Zealand’s rarest cars and talk to their owners as well. Of the cars participating this year, many are over 100 years old and include Ford Model T’s, Little Briton, Unic, Renault, Rover, Wolseley and Swift amongst others. To recognise the importance of these very old cars a commemorative badge will again be presented to the owners of

cars over 100 years old by Royden Mauger of Dutton Garage, the sponsors of this Run. Organiser Malcolm McGibbon commented, “Anzac Day is such an important day for all New Zealanders to be able to commemorate it with family and friends of the Vintage Car Club is special.” Malcolm is also appreciative of the support given by Dutton Garage, Malvern News, as well as the other businesses and supporters who have helped in assisting to promote this Vintage Car Club event which has now raised over $5,000 for the Darﬁeld RSA. Head along to the Darﬁeld Recreation Centre or Glentunnel Community Centre on Anzac Day (entry is free), or pop out to your gate to watch and wave as these old cars and motorcycles pass by. You will be sure to get a wave back!

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ENTRANTS LIST 1900 1905 1906 1909 1910 1910 1911 1911 1912 1912 1914 1914 1914 1915 1915 1916 1916 1925 1928 1929 1929 1930 1930 1930 1930 1932 1933 1948 1953 1960 1960 1978

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MALVERN U3A - BRAIDED RIVERS They are north of us, with the Waimakariri and south with the Rakaia, Rangitata and Waitaki, but how much do we know about them? Phillip Grove, our April U3A speaker gave an interesting and knowledgeable talk on their geomorphology, ecology and the threats to their ecosystems. Philip is a science team leader with Environment Canterbury Regional Council and is a terrestrial and wetland ecologist. Braided rivers are found throughout the world where they originate from mountains with high rainfall and relatively friable rocks making their way through confined upper reaches, through foothills to spread across unconfined plains. Here they form multiple channels or braids with islands and wetlands on the fringes. The riverbed is active as floods erode the sediment and spread across its width, making new channels. The sediment supply is enhanced naturally through the collapse of valley sides and earthquakes, but mankind through forestry effects has also added to the supply. This all leads to a highly disturbed and mobile channel system. Side streams, springs

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and ponds on the margins provide an ever changing and diverse habitat resulting in a high turnover but in constant proportions. However, now vegetation, stop banks, flood protection and channelling have restricted the room that the rivers are able to move in, while dams and abstraction have altered the river flow. The Canterbury Water Management Plan has objectives to maintain ecological values within the Canterbury Plains so

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After at least seventy five odd years the Glentunnel Store will be ceasing to have a petrol facility in front of the store! “Time and regulations have caught up with us and our last delivery of fuel was on Tuesday, April 12th, so we will still operate the pump until we run out. It’s a bit of a blow for our community, but unfortunately things change,” Glenn and Hilary, Glentunnel Store, On the Spot.

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Daniel Michael in action during the Competition. ...continued from front page. Not to mention their ability to follow a detailed plan and safe working technique, while working against the clock. As well as winning the title of Regional Champion, Daniel also won a $500 ITM voucher to redeem on trade tools and earned a place in the National Final representing Canterbury. There he will compete against nineteen other regional winners from across New Zealand for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy and $25,000 worth of prizes. The National Final will be held at the NZCB Annual Conference in Hamilton in November. Daniel, aged 20, is currently undertaking a apprenticeship at Taylormade Builders. NZCB Industry Pathways and Apprenticeship Manager Nick Matthews, said, “the event highlighted the high calibre of passionate apprentices currently training in the industry, following a record uptake of

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DARFIELD GUN CLUB Finally, a good day (April 3rd) for shooting, warm, clear and almost calm for the second half of the Presidents Trophy. Most attendees had a good eyeopener with several scores of 25/.25 to get things into gear. However, for more than a few, the challenging shoot programme for the day proved to be a step too far. The second event of the day of 20 Continental was especially challenging, with the occasional grass-burner especially hard to hit. Dave Folley was leading the way, and with several contenders dropping out of the pack due to lower than usual scores, the ﬁnal round of Double Rise became all important. Duncan Jefferis emerged from the doldrums to take out the Double Rise with a very well shot 19/20, closely followed by Bevan Brown just a target behind. With the prizes over Rounds 2 and 3, shoot-offs were required, and Duncan saw off the

Winner of Presidents Trophy: Bevan Brown (76/80) A Grade: 1st: D Jefferis 2nd: H Porritt 3rd: D Folley B Grade: 1st: B Brown 2nd: P Templeton 3rd: D Adams C Grade: 1st: M Van Leeuwen 2nd: T Pilling 3rd: R Digby.

challenge from Dave and Hayden Porritt to win the A Grade, Bevan won the B Grade outright and a free upgrade back to A Grade as an additional prize. Marcel Van Leeuwen took out the C Grade with some very good shooting. However, this was the Presidents Trophy, so scores from the March shoot were factored in to give the win to Bevan by a single target over Dave. Many thanks to all the helpers for their efforts once again. The next shoot is on Sunday, May 1st, 1pm start. All welcome.

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Results 14th April 2022 Women’s Golf MATCH OF THE DAY: NANCY MCCORMICK FOURSOMES 18 Holes: L Scott & J Blatch 161 S Macdonald & W Mehrtens 161 B Thompson & K Battersby 162 K Chappell & L Steele 163 M Robertson & M Te Awa 163 9 Holes: J Jenkins & J Smith 36 V McKenzie & R Benny 38

Results 16th April 2022 MATCH OF THE DAY: CAPTAINS TROPHY NETT ROUND Best Gross: D Brettkelly 68 1st: M Edwards 69 2nd: K Williams, R Frampton 71 3rd: M White, A Millar, A Kenworthy, P Taylor, D Brettkelly 72 4th: D Grice, D Pitkethley 73 Closest to the Pins: #2 in 2: M Edwards #6 (Sponsored by Jo McIntosh) K Williams #11 D Brettkelly #14 D Pitkethley #17 M Nuetze

GREENDALE GOLF Results 16th April 2022 GAME OF DAY STABLEFORD 1st: John Hind 39 2nd: K Adams 36 3rd: M Westland 36 4th: T Bishell 36 5th: D Rutter 34 6th: B Sauness 33 Nearest Pins: #3: M Westland #9: M Nagayama #13: J Adams #17: G Gifkins Men’s Longest Drive: C Faithful Ladies Longest Drive: D Macdonald Longest Putt: J Adams Two’s: M Westland 9 Hole Competition: Stableford 1st: A Sutherland 18 2nd: C Davidson 16

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TRY CHALLENGE

Prize winners: Duncan, Bevan, Marcel.

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB Saturday, April 16th, was a free day in the Malvern Rifle Club’s schedule that was used as a Club Training Day at 800 and 900 yards. One club member also used the opportunity to confirm a 300 yard zero for one of his rifles. It was a hot, fine day with a gusty nor-westerly wind that changed to a southerly wind later in the afternoon. The wind change did catch out those who were shooting at the time. Scores weren’t kept for all shooters as some used it for testing, and some were coached during their shooting. Ashburton’s Martin Fleming showed his talent with an excellent 49.06 at both 800 and 900 yards. On Saturday, April 23rd, the Canterbury Champion of Champions will be held at the Malvern Range. It will be 10 counting shots at 300, 500 and 600 yards. Mark Alexander.

Results: Saturday, April 16th Class

800 x 10

900 x 10

Total

49.06

98.12

M Chui B Brown

Coached 42.01

48.02 32.00

74.01

P Carter A Orr FTR

40.01 45.00

Coached 48.02

48.02

C Ledbrook

53.03

55.01

108.04

M Alexander

55.02

51.00

106.02

TR A M Fleming TR B

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

PROUD FAMILY MOMENT

Lilly Oliver-Albon with the Stuart Oliver Family Tennis Cup.

WAIMAK GOLF

Hororata Primary School held their annual Tennis Competition on Thursday, April 14th. The Junior winners were Eli Korewha-Frew and Chevelle Wright and the Senior winners were Jono Irving and Lilly Oliver-Albon. Lilly was the recipient of the Oliver Family Tennis Cup. The Stuart Oliver Family Cup was introduced in the 80’s with Jan Thomas (nee Oliver) being the first recipient. It was a very proud moment for the Oliver family having Lilly receive this Cup. The Oliver family have a long history with Hororata Primary School, which makes this achievement extra special.

Toyota Kiwi Guardians are joining forces with Weet-Bix Kids TRY CHALLENGE to encourage kiwi kids to get out, be active and have fun. The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRY CHALLENGE is a three-week programme that encourages Kiwi kids aged 5 – 15 years old to work towards achieving a physical activity goal and earning their Champions Medal and TRYathlon t-shirt. The TRY CHALLENGE can either be organised by schools for their students, or by families for their kids. This new innovative programme is free of charge, with an option to purchase a TRY CHALLENGE t-shirt and medal pack for $10 plus packing and a courier fee. There’s nothing better than getting active outside with your whānau and ﬁnding out what the world around us is made of, that’s why being a Toyota Kiwi Guardian is so much fun! Toyota New Zealand and the Department of Conservation are working together to provide ways for tamariki to learn about and engage with nature. They have created lots of conservation activities and 112 Toyota Kiwi Guardians adventure sites

nationwide, which happen to be an awesome way for you to make Toyota Kiwi Guardians a part of your TRY CHALLENGE. Being active in nature helps us feel good and creates a connection that can last a lifetime. That’s important for us as well as the plants and creatures that share our world. Competition 1: Tell them which Toyota Kiwi Guardians walk you want to do! Visit kiwiguardians.co.nz to ﬁnd out which wonderful walks are in your area! Let us know on our TRY CHALLENGE Facebook group which walk you want to take on with your family or friends and go in the draw to win a Toyota Kiwi Guardians Merchandise Pack. Competition 2: Do your Toyota Kiwi Guardians walk wearing your Weet-Bix Kids TRY t-shirt Use one of the walks as part of your TRY CHALLENGE training or event day and post a photo of yourself in your TRYathlon t -shirt at the Toyota Guardian Post on Facebook. Make sure you tag us in your post Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon or our Instagram @kiwikidstry and you’ll go in the draw to win a Weet-Bix Kids TRY and Toyota Kiwi Guardians Prize Pack.

Friday 22nd April 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PTSA Annual General Meeting Burnham Darfield Dunsandel Glentunnel

Hororata

Kowai Mead/ Te Pirita Rakaia Rolleston Sheﬃeld Springfield

West Melton

Private services only 8.45am District War Memorial, Trinity Church Wreath laying ceremony followed by service 8.30am District War Memorial Wreath laying ceremony 9.30am Glentunnel School Followed by service at Glentunnel Community Centre carpark. 11.00am Hororata Hall Service followed by wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial Service follows on from conclusion of Springfield’s ceremony 9.00am Mead Hall Memorial gates Wreath laying ceremony 6:30am Cenotaph - colours raising 10:00am for a 10:15am start Wreath laying ceremony 11.00am District War Memorial Clock Tower Service followed by wreath laying ceremony 8.00am District War Memorial Wreath laying ceremony 11.00am Tawera Memorial Hall Service followed by wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial 10.00am West Melton War Memorial Service followed by wreath laying ceremony

Tuesday 3rd May 2022 - 7:30pm Darfield High School Staff Room

ALL WELCOME!

Hororata Residents Committee Inaugural AGM Called by the Hororata Reserve and Citizens Committee

Wednesday 4th May - 7pm. Hororata Hall The Selwyn Council has made changes to the Committees of Council and in June the Hororata Reserve and Citizens Committees will be disbanded. A new Hororata Residents committee will be formed. Representatives will be nominated and voted on at this inaugural AGM. This committee will be a recognised stakeholder of the Selwyn Council providing a link between the community and the Council. Further information on how the committee will be formed can be found at www.hororata.org.nz, at Hororata Motors or email info@hororata.org.nz for a copy.

This list is based on the informa on supplied at the me of going to print. Please feel free to email any photos to info@malvernnews.co.nz by Monday evening.

The following details were correct to our knowledge at the time of going to print, dates/times may be subject to change due to Covid. • 25 Mar - 28 April Birds Eye View Exhibition Te Huanui Gallery • 16 Apr - 1 May Methven Scarecrow Trail Methven • 25th April Malvern News Office Closed - Anzac Day • 25th April 10am Dutton Garage & Malvern Car Display Darfield Rec Centre • 26th April 10am Advertising Deadline for Malvern News • 26th April 4pm Malvern Community Board Meeting • 27th April 5pm Deadline for the May Issue of Rolleston News • 27th April 7:30pm Courtenay A & P AGM Kirwee Hall • 27 & 28 April Play! Drama Workshops Darfield Library • 28th April 7:30pm The Art of Foraging - Nourish Darfield Baptist Church • 30th April Last day of Trading Mason’s Drapery • 1st May 8:30am Sheffield Fire Brigade Wheels & Wings Darfield • 1-31 May Taste Selwyn - Celebrating Produce In Selwyn • 3rd May 7:30pm Darfield High School PTSA - AGM DHS Staff Room • 4th May 7pm Hororata Residents Committee Inaugural AGM Hororata Hall • 6 May - 9 July Selwyn Stars Talent Search Various Locations • 6th May 4:30pm Selwyn Stars Talent Search Darfield Heat Darfield Rec Centre • 13th May 4:30pm Selwyn Stars Talent Search Springfield Heat Tawera Memorial Hall

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 ACCOUNTANTS log-burners flue, check the ARE you wasting your valuable firebricks, baffles, air-tubes time trying to keep up and controls. We're experts with your accounts? Call on coal-ranges, also sweeping us now for hassle-free any sized open fire. We quote accounting, tax and business and undertake repairs, flue advice - all right on your extensions and install bird doorstep. Sterling Accountants netting. Phone 021 939 113. @ Malvern Business Hub, Members NZHHA. Ann-Maree 021 215 0981. DRIVEWAYS AUTOMOTIVE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, DARFIELD Automotive, service & yards and dairy lanes warrant centre. 3D wheel our speciality. Screened aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, rotten-rock, it’s local and Monday - Friday. Your one- lasts better. Contact the stop auto shop! Please phone Springfield Quarry today! Phone 318 4132. 03 318 8113. CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 24TH APRIL 2022 At 10:30am

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

Friday 22nd April 2022

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GRAZING

CARPET

GRAZING

Wanted urgently land for lease or grazing. From lifestyle block size upwards. Sheep only. Refs available. Please phone 027 436 1389 HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGEHOG

Hedge & Shelterbelt Trimming FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

Lots of dry wood, ready to burn!

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

FREE DELIVERY CALL HORORATA FIREWOOD

03 318 0705 or 027 781 1492

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon. TRY THE HOT MIX!

FOR SALE

All top quality, clean wood.

CONVENTIONAL meadow hay bales for sale. Shed stored. Kirwee/Darfield area. $7 per bale. Phone 021 999 122. SHEEP netting strainer boards. Hardly used, excellent condition, includes chains and handles. Retail $999.00, asking $495.00 + GST. Please phone 021 207 0532. 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.

E pos available.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300 HOUSE TO LET

DARFIELD 2 bedroom flat, in quite cul-der-sac, off-street parking, heat pump, garage. $320 per week. Ph 027 927 5911 HEDGE TRIMMING

Owner Operated Geoﬀ 021 549 499 A/h 03 324 3482

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.

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

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

Malvern Lions have

PEA STRAW AVAILABLE

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

Medium squares pea straw and linseed straw also available!

Sheffield - 318 3877 • Brian Redfern

Darfield - 318 8053 • Andrew Brooker Kirwee - 318 1530 • Stu Lill Kirwee - 03 347 6770

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including GENERAL garden maintenance spouting, mortar, tiles, in Darfield area. Domestic re-roofing, roof painting, hedge trimming, pruning & moss, mould & silicone sealedging. Please phone Kane ing. General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702. 027 467 6613. ROOF & property services. 2 PAINTING & DECORATING storey work! Roof leak repairs UDI Painting & Decorating. For (incl Butynol), moss control, all painting & decorating silicone seal, spouting clean & services! Fully qualified. repairs, spider & fly control, Interior & exterior painting & bird proofing, roof painting. plastering. Wallpapering & All roof & spouting types. roof painting. Quality Services. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980. 021 074 2075. ROOM TO RENT

‘For all your decorating needs’

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

Micky Conway

Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

SITUATION VACANT

SCRAP METAL WANTED! Best prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoid buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712. SITUATION VACANT

GUTTER GUARD INSTALLER Part or full-time Requirements: reasonable fitness, basic DIY skills and a clean drivers licence. The successful applicant can chose days to suit and full training will be given. To apply please email: rohan@gumleaf.co.nz

FARM WORKER REQUIRED Springfield, Canterbury

$7 per small bale, delivered.

• Hugh Wright

ROOF MAINTENANCE

GARDENING

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on

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

General Painting & Property Repairs Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

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

50 hours a week from 1st May to mid-August, potentially longer. Job includes break-feeding cows, tractor work, feeding-out and working fortnightly in a packing shed, packing potatoes for 1.5 days. Previous experience would be preferable but not necessary. Candidate must be fit and reliable. Hourly rate disclosed on application. Email: yaxleyproduce@gmail.com for more information.

Friday 22nd April 2022 SITUATION VACANT

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SITUATION VACANT

Fixed Term Teacher Aide 10 hours per week for Term 2 & 3 2022 Experienced teacher aide required to support learning, behaviour and speech.

Cleaner 5 hours per week, cleaning one learning space. Enquiries to: principal@kirweemodel.school.nz

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.

WANTED DEAD, damaged or unwanted cars, including trucks & quad bikes, to buy. Please phone 03 318 0650. TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 342 5885. WINDOW CLEANING

WINDOW REPAIRS

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

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003 TRADES

www.hunterglass.co.nz TRADES

COUNTRY TOUCH

‘Friendly & experienced professional service!’ Darfield, Burnham, Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield, Coalgate & Kirwee areas, phone or text

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

Wilf on 022 044 0654

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing  DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

WINDOW TINTING

TINT-A-WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Please phone 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz

www.tintawindow.co.nz SHEEP SHEARING

TRADES

MOBILE SHEEP

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

021 204 1274 STUMP GRINDING

PLEASE PHONE:

027 222 1632

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance All major brands Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote

P: 021 387 750 E: nigel@malvernair.co.nz

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996! • Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w. • Washing

Reg. Service Technician

Septic Tank Cleaning Jetting Unit for blocked drains Camera Investigations | Port-a-loo hire Office 318 8609 | 0274 338 693 | admin@leechdrainage.co.nz TRADES

Qualified Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

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

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed.

on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

• Certifying Gasfitters • Certifying Plumbers •

PO Box 26 kirwee

Moss Treating:

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

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

NEXT ISSUE:

• 25 years experience Phone David Barnhill • Local qualified builder 027 618 2345 • All types of work undertaken including or a/h 317 9144 additions, alterations, new houses,

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

“How many days until the next school holidays?!” said every teacher ever. • “Yes... I would like to declare a state of emergency... I’ve been home all day with my children and I’m out of wine!” • Teacher! The only job that makes you re-consider all future names for your chidren. • School holidays! When parents truly understand how grossly unpaided teachers actually are. •

DARFIELD BASED