ISSUE 1,039 - FRIDAY 3RD JUNE 2022

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Art & Soul 2022

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Wear The Rural cont…

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Pink Ribbon Event

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NZDA Malvern Branch Jubilee

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Letter To the Editor

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A Trip Down Memory Lane at Sheffield Primary School

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Mechanical Swap Meet

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250 Division 1 Games

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Westview Funding

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New Housing For Vehicles

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Another Single Released

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Darfield Plunket Playground

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DHS Careers Expo

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Sports Results

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Save The Date

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Public Notices

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

‘Wear the Rural’ is a new business run by four passionate Year 13 Christchurch Girls High School students, Millie Adams from Greendale (CEO), Georgie Ensor from Cheviot (Marketing and Communications), Gabby Brackenridge from Christchurch (Sales and Production Director) and Georgia Taylor from Rangiora (Finance and Chef Administration Officer). These students want to make a real difference in farming/agricultural communities and have come up with the idea of creating a practical, sustainable work shirt

and logo representing mental health awareness.

This business opportunity came about through their Business Studies class via the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme is an opportunity for students to unleash their inner entrepreneur and experience the start-up world first-hand, running a real business. Each YES company creates their own product or service and brings it to the market.

This group jumped at the opportunity to be involved and

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Construction, Winderen, Whistle and Pop, Hazlett and GH Building, who have helped make this project a reality. The team is extremely grateful to their sponsors and would like to say a huge thank you to them. The first order for 100 shirts was placed on May 31st, due to May being mental health awareness month. The group hope the first order sells well, which will allow them to order more and hopefully meet their sales target of 200! One hundred percent of the profits from this project will go directly to their chosen charity, ‘Will To Live’.

to not only make a product that was close to their hearts, but also something that would actually make a difference. They are grateful that the YES programme has given them this opportunity to put their ideas into action.

So far, things have been going well for the team, which is helped by them all being very dedicated to this issue. The group have collaborated with some fantastic sponsors, Jo McIntosh (Bayleys), Power Farming, Martinborough Transport, Stoneylea Genetics, Frews Transport, Miles

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ART & SOUL 2022 A certain amount of excitement is gathering at ‘The Artist’s In’ as they prepare for the Art and Soul 2022 exhibition opening on Friday, June 10th.

Frank Hakkart and Sarah Handley have developed the old Hororata pub into a spacious and delightful gallery. Generously they have offered this space to the Hororata Parish, to hold an art exhibition over two weekends.

John Ballagh and Dee Innes with the Cabbage Tree artwork.

The exhibition opening will be a grand affair on the 10th of June with wine and canapes. There are a limited number of tickets available for the opening and are available from the Hororata Café or The Artist’s In. The exhibition is also open on June 11th and 12th, and the following week from June 17th-19th An eclectic collection of artwork in different media has been promised from Simon Edwards, Patterson Parkin, Anna and Amelia Guild, Lorraine Natusch, Soon-Lee Spicer, Amanda King, Ben Groters, John Ballagh, Nicola Preece, Sarah Barrett, Cathie Bell, Ben Smith and Dee Innes.

One of the pieces included in the exhibition is John Ballagh's unique 'Cabbage Tree' sculpture is a striking artwork standing four metres high. Symbolising the New Zealand Cabbage Tree, traditionally used to mark trails, boundaries, urupā (cemeteries),

and births, this sculpture stands tall as a way-finder. Crafted from mild and stainless steel bolted together over several weeks, its twisted shape casts intricate shadows as the sun moves around it. Over time the steel will elegantly rust, giving the piece more depth and interest.

Artworks will be for sale with funds going towards the general management of the Parish and the maintenance of the First Church – the wooden church.

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WEAR THE RURAL ...continued from front page.

Will To Live is a not-for-profit organisation, 100% funded by rural New Zealand, for rural New Zealand. Founded in 2018 by Elle Perriam after her partner, a young farmer, unfortunately took his own life.

Suicide in rural New Zealand is higher than any other demographic having a lasting ripple effect throughout a community, especially among young people, who are often the largest statistic.

Will To Live promotes mental health awareness, providing one on one support, free education and wellbeing tools to small rural communities, often isolated from mental health resources.

In September 2021, Will To Live launched ‘Rural Change’ which is a fund for private psychologists for New Zealand Farmers. This was motivated by the devastatingly long eight-week waiting lists to see a psychologist or counsellor currently in the public health system.

The Rural Change fund will provide 3x private counselling sessions per farmer, with the aim of only a 2-3 day waiting time.

This fund will be easily accessible to anyone employed, managing or owning a farming operation in New Zealand. The cost per hour session can range from $150-$250.

The group commented on why donating the funds to this worthy cause is so important to them.

“Growing up in rural communities with no talk of mental health or wellbeing, we have major appreciation for the Will To Live Rural Change Programme.

As young women, we feel as though for some reason, we are taught from a young age to just get on with it and keep going.

“Often, we feel like this is what breaks us in the future because we have no way of knowing how to deal with it, which is why we think what Will To Live is doing is so important, as they are trying to break the stigma with challenges, etc. While also actually setting up tools (counselling, etc) to help people who have already been affected by mental health. Their Rural Change Program is especially important to us, as we have known family and friends that have waited months for professional help and while they wait, they only get worse.

Whereas with this programme, people can get help within 2-3 days which in our opinion is pretty amazing. With this business venture, we want to remove the stigma behind rural mental health and make it a topic that is not awkward to talk about and everyone feels open and comfortable,” concluded the group.

Millie added, “I am from a farm in Greendale, and this project is very important to me. Coming from Greendale, I have a strong passion for mental health in the rural industry. As a young girl, I have witnessed many occasions of mental health breaking people and making them feel trapped, and I have felt this is a problem that needs to be acted on in our community. It would be cool for the Malvern community to get behind and support us!”

Shirts can be purchased for $80 and the group will be offering NZ post courier or local drop off/pick ups can be arranged. So, get in touch with them via Facebook, Instagram or email: weartherural@gmail.com to order yours today.

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PINK RIBBON EVENT

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Above: Event organisers and members of The Locals Club, Mandie Perkin, Ann-Maree Ozanne (Sheffield) and Fi Maddison (Waddington).

A wonderful afternoon was had by all on Sunday, May 22nd at the Pink Ribbon High Tea, held in Sheffield Hall. This event was proudly organised by The Locals Club from Sheffield and Waddington.

So far, $1,300 has been raised for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation through the sale of raffle tickets and ‘Save the Hooters’ owls which can be purchased from the Sheffield Pie Shop and the Darfield Pharmacy for $5 each. The Locals Club would like to thank the businesses from Sheffield, Darfield, Springfield, Hororata and Coalgate who kindly donated goodies for the competition and raffle prizes.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast extended to mid-June, more Cantabrians urged to take part!

Pink Ribbon Breakfast, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s largest annual fundraising campaign which takes place every May, has been extended to 17th June, due to a lack of registrations.

Chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner said that a third fewer Pink Ribbon Breakfasts have been hosted this year, representing a drop in income of roughly $600,000.

The charity is desperate to make up the shortfall in order to ensure its services aren't impacted, and it’s urging more people in the Canterbury region to host their own Pink Ribbon Breakfast.

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“We'll always be there for patients, but if we can't meet our fundraising target, it will limit the impact we can have. So please, sign up to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to help make a difference for women going through breast cancer,” concluded Ah-Leen.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast is where tens of thousands of Kiwis come together for good, to raise vital funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Pink Ribbon events can be hosted anywhere, at any time, and registrations will close on 17th June.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer for New Zealand women, with around 385 in the Canterbury DHB area diagnosed with it annually. The money raised from every Pink Ribbon Breakfast goes towards ground-breaking research, awareness and education programmes, and patient support services.

For more info and to register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast visit: www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz

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NZDA MALVERN BRANCH JUBILEE May marked the 50th anniversary of the Malvern Branch of New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) being incorporated.

The Branch was formed in 1972

by John Creamer and the late Keith Munro and Steve Mitchell.

Our Branch is one of 49 branches of the Association across New Zealand, that has a national headquarters in Wellington and a nationwide membership of 10,000. The Malvern Branch currently retains over 70 members. We have two Branch life members, and many others who have and still do contribute long and hard on behalf of the members and for some that has been across many years.

Our Secretary Craig Benbow, is also currently NZDA National President. He heads up an elected board that works with our Chief Executive to advocate nationally on behalf of recreational hunters, firearm users and others who enjoy New Zealand’s outdoor lifestyle.

Since its formal creation in 1937, NZDA has advocated for sensible

management of game animals, while protecting our forests and grasslands for future generations to enjoy. Malvern members have contributed for extended periods to many activities over the past 50 years to deliver results in these aspects, while enjoying other's company, landscapes and natural features of our land.

NZDA is not only a voice for recreational hunters, but engages in the training of new hunters through the national HUNTS programme.

Many members actively participate in target sports, photography, videography and writing as part of the national series of competitions or for their own enjoyment. Our national trophy competitions are hotly contested, and the national record books are held and maintained by the NZDA. Many contribute to conservation efforts through trapping and pest control, as well as maintaining tracks and huts for all to enjoy.

NZDA partners with Federated Mountain Clubs and Trail Fund to administer the Backcountry Trust, which provides funding for

volunteers to maintain huts and tracks across New Zealand. NZDA also works very closely with the Game Animal Council, providing guidance and input to the advice they provide the Minister of Conservation around game management.

Based at the corner of Telegraph and Creyke Roads, the Branch shares the Shooting Centre facility with Darfield Gun Club and Darfield Smallbore Rifle Club. Numerous significant trophies adorn the walls, and photographic records of the Branch's history shared by members are displayed also.

While several of our original members have passed, John Creamer, now in his nineties, is still with us. We thank these individuals for their vision and resolve to form the Branch, and it is clear there was a huge amount of work done in the early days to provide the facilities we all enjoy today.

Like many clubs, we undertake fundraising to keep member subscriptions affordable, as costs constantly rise even if the facility is on council leased land.

The site of the Shooting Centre was originally cleared and levelled by the Smallbore Rifle Club members, Mark Mulholland and the late Dudley Jarman, supported by many others. The creation of the structures for others to enjoy was a joint effort between Malvern NZDA and Smallbore Rifle Club members. Testament to the volunteer effort, even the earthquakes failed to impact the building, although the Smallbore range did not fare so well. It has since been rebuilt.

As we reflect on 50 years as a Branch, we remember those who have passed and those who have

come and gone from the Club, done various good works whilst part of it, and served both the community and the country as a whole contributing to protecting our wonderful nature, while challenging themselves, feeding families and creating shared moments to treasure.

We are looking forward to our next 50 years!

Malvern Branch of New Zealand Deerstalkers Association.

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To the Editor: A big thank you to our operators Corde. We had been having issues getting sufficient water through our restrictor valve at Whitecliffs, and the Corde guys came out at various times and helped us find the issue. A great service and helpful bunch of guys. It is no wonder that they have been awarded the CCNZ Canterbury Contractor of the Year Supreme Award two years in a row. Keep it up.

Rob Potts, Whitecliffs.

Malvern, the Darfield Hospital.

Over the last twenty odd years, I have visited friends and most recently family, who are in palliative care or recovering from health issues or operations. It is not the most modern surrounding, but a very homely and friendly atmosphere.

A lot of the warm feel of the Hospital comes from the wonderful staff. The staff are mostly full-time nurses who no longer want to travel to Christchurch for work but are more than happy to work in our To the Editor: local community, making life The tail and excuse of Covid. more comfortable in people's I find it very concerning that later years and final days.

Covid is being used as an excuse Back in the nineties, Molly to close down one of the last Townsend and The Friends of the important community facilities in

Hospital fought hard to keep the Hospital open. Just five weeks ago, the Lions Club raised seventeen thousand dollars to help maintain the Hospital.

It is so important that Malvern has somewhere that our older residents can spend their final days in their local surroundings, and in the community they have given so much toward its success. Instead of being shipped off to Christchurch, away from friends and family.

It is time that hospital boards and the Government spent money on bricks and mortar instead of consultants, and are given a bloody good kick where it hurts.

Graham Gunn, Darfield.

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On Monday, May 30th, Sheffield School had a visit from several members of the Mee family.

Mr Mee Senior (aged 89) was Principal at Sheffield School from 1969 to 1971, his son Adrian and daughter Sharon both attended as students, and the family lived in the schoolhouse next door for the duration of their tenure in Sheffield.

Mr Mee was delighted to have a look around the school and remarked on how much it had changed since his time here. He remarked, “In his day, there was no secretary or office administrator, and he had to

do all the administrative work himself.”

“We managed to find some old minutes of the school committee meetings from 1969 that he was very interested in, and sent him home with a few copies to his

delight,” commented Karen Watson, Sheffield Contributing School, Office Administrator.

The current Principal, Nigel Easson, was pleased to show the visitors around and answer their questions.

Current Principal Nigel Easson and Mr Mee (Principal 1969 - 1971).

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MECHANICAL SWAP MEET The Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet held at Hororata Domain on Saturday, May 28th, was hotly anticipated after being postponed three times in the past two years, and the event didn’t disappoint! 130 sellers rolled into the event as the sun rose, followed by 2,500 punters looking to find treasures to take home.

“We were blown away with the numbers that attended the event, it is double the number of sellers and five times the number of buyers compared to past years,” commented organiser John Foster. “The Swap Meet community have missed out on coming together for the past two years. Along with finding that hard to find part or special piece of machinery, Swap Meets are about catching up with mates

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“We had people come from all over the country, including Auckland, Nelson, the West Coast, Dunedin and Invercargill.

It was quite overwhelming seeing the line grow and grow of sellers wanting to get into the event first thing in the morning, but hats off to the team of volunteers who worked like a well-oiled machine to

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A huge congratulations to Scott McIlroy on his 250th Division 1 game played for Darfield Rugby Football Club (DRFC) last Saturday at Oxford!

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get everyone in fast. We are lucky to have the Hororata Domain as a venue, there is not just plenty of space but options for how to manage a huge influx of people and vehicles.

John Foster and Dave Pomare set up the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet in 2010 and have run it since then. This year they partnered with the Hororata Community Trust to help deliver the event. “We knew the Swap Meet had potential but it was hard for Dave and I to grow it, having the Trust on board has given us the structure we needed to really elevate the event. It still had the same heart and passion behind it but with systems in place, which meant we comfortably handled this massive growth.

“The event is a good fundraiser for the community with the Hororata Historical Society, Terrace Station Charitable Trust, Hororata Parish and Hororata Community Trust all benefiting from the proceeds.

For the first time in its 12-year history, the Hororata Mechanical Swap Meet will be held twice in one year, returning in September, 2022. “We loved it so much, so let’s do it again!” concluded John.

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MALVERN PROJECTS GET A BOOST

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A new bike park for Darfield is among eleven community projects in Malvern receiving a funding boost.

The Westview Special Fund’s third round of funding has been announced, with $453,711.41 confirmed for a wide range of projects from the new bike park in Darfield to building renovations, repairs and upgrades to community facilities.

The fund committee, which is a committee of the Selwyn District Council, administers the fund, which was established through the sale of land in Darfield.

Sixteen applications were received, of which five were declined as they did not fully meet the criteria set by the Committee.

The successful applications will support a range of sports and recreation groups with upgrades for the Malvern Squash Club, Darfield Tennis Club and Darfield Shooting Centre and a Darfield Bike Park.

The funds will also support a range of community upgrades from town flags and CCTV cameras to building renovations

for the Darfield Playcentre, Trinity Church, the Malvern Community Vehicle Trust and Community Patrol, Malvern Community Arts Council and Darfield Baptist Church.

The Committee again expressed its thanks to everyone who applied and said they were pleasantly surprised at the number and quality of applications received.

Committee Chair Councillor Bob Mugford said a fourth round of applications to the Westview Special Fund will be advertised in early June, with a closing date in early July 2022.

The balance of the fund to be allocated stands at just under $320,000.

The full list of funding recipients in the latest round are as follows:

RECIPENTS:

FUNDING USED FOR:

Darfield Bike Park

Bike park / pump track

Darfield Tennis Club

Repairs

Darfield Play Centre

Building renovations

Darfield Shooting Centre

Water supply, fire and security

Darfield Township Committee Malvern Squash Club

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Darfield Community Patrol CCTV Trinity Church

2nd phase CCTV cameras

Malvern Community Vehicle Trust & Community Patrol

Supplementary funding, garaging

Malvern Community Arts Council

Lighting, security and signage

Darfield Baptist Church

Refurbishments

Supplementary funding, roof repairs

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NEW HOUSING FOR VEHICLES On Saturday, May 28th, the newly refurbished and revamped Sicon sheds behind the Darfield Library were opened as the new home for the five vehicles owned by the two voluntary organisations (Malvern Community Vehicle Trust and Malvern Community Patrol). The work done to upgrade the sheds was financed by the Westview Special Fund, for which both groups are very grateful.

The official opening was conducted by Mayor Sam Broughton, and the premises were blessed by local Presbyterian Minister Lynmaree Sopoanga. Thanks went to council staff and Malvern Community Board due to their involvement in assisting both

groups. There was a morning tea afterwards with sandwiches appreciatively donated by Darfield Bakery.

The Malvern Community Vehicle Trust has been operating in the Malvern area since 2015 and offers a low-cost door to door transport service, for anyone needing transport assistance. In 2020, before Covid was a major factor, they carried 840 people over a combined distance of 50,775kms. In 2021 and 2022, those numbers were reduced.

However, their volunteer drivers are fully vaccinated and still willing to serve the community in this way.

The Malvern Community Patrol works closely with the local Police in carrying out regular

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patrols over the whole Malvern area, to enhance community safety and security. To assist Police in combating the current spate of car thefts, the Patrol will be offering the thief-proof number plate securing system opposite Challenge Darfield on Saturday, June 4th, from 9am till noon. For a $5 donation, your number plates will be fitted with tamper-proof screws as a move to help address this type of crime.

MALVERN PATROL Secure your number plates against theft.

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Friday 17th June 2022

10am, at the Chamberlain Ag Yard - 2192 Tramway Road, Sheffield.

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Ex-Darfield local musician Sam Heselwood has recently released another new single, ‘Don’t Speak’. Embodying the idea of ‘you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’, ‘Don’t Speak’ was written after the passing of Sam’s Grandad.

“After my Grandad passed away early last year, I started to reflect on the fact that I never had a lot to do with him. My Dad and his Dad didn’t get along that well and never really spoke. I started to think about how grateful I am to have the relationship I do with my Dad. That’s what sparked the idea to write ‘Don’t

family and the often complicated Speak’,” Sam commented.

Fluttering synths and warm relationships that emerge. guitar lines set the perfect platform for Sam. Throughout the single he puts forth a mesmerising vocal performance.

His emotional vocal inflections are mirrored by the heartwarming lyrics that appears in the song. The singer/songwriter once again proves he can deliver an authentic and relatable track.

"I've seen how a Father and With the support from SOLE Son don't speak. Me and you grow closer everyday and I'm Music Academy, ‘Don’t Speak’ proud to say I love you,” continues the lead-up towards Sam commented.

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It has been a moving and inspiring process working with the Darfield Plunket team over the past few years. Our Chairperson, Sara Sime, has worked incredibly hard over several challenging years and announced to us (the committee) over a year ago, that she would see a new playground built and then step down from her role.

This playground is a credit to Sara as she managed every stage of this project.

I speak for all my committee members when I say that these past two years have been a challenging time to be pregnant, caring for newborns and toddlers. A pandemic, war, and growing climate issues makes for overtired, anxiety-ridden parents. Being on this team is our grounding, that constant reminder that no matter

how burdensome our greater existence is, we can be present with each other and those in our community listening for that whisper of goodness that we can be a part of.

The previous playground was installed approximately twenty five years ago, one of our Darfield librarians Barbara was on the committee then. My hope

and prayer for this playground is that it will see as many joyful, engaged happy children as the previous. No matter how great the burdens of life are, children need to play, and parents and caregivers need support. The Darfield Toy Library committee is excited to continue working with Plunket and our community.

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DHS CAREERS EXPO

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Lots of great information was available to those who Attended the DHS Careers Expo.

Years 10 to 13 students made the most of the opportunity, to engage with thirty plus tertiary education and vocational providers from around New Zealand at the annual Darfield High School Careers Expo on Tuesday, May 24th 2022.

Many new providers were offering a range of learning opportunities, to encourage our students to widen their horizons and think beyond the obvious about their futures, and how they can acquire experience, qualifications and scholarships.

One of these providers, Isaac Construction, will be back at the end of term for a two-hour ‘Great Futures Tour’, with further practical opportunities for students to take up in Terms 3 and 4.

Representatives of the providers were very complimentary about the quality of our students' participation, interest and questions. It was obvious that students were getting the information and answers they needed to provide clarity on their chosen or intended path, what to expect, and how to go about obtaining their career and

vocational goals. For others, it was the chance to see what options there are, given the greater variety of providers present, coming away with invaluable information for their next steps at school and beyond.

What was also notable, was the number of parents and caregivers in attendance, some with their students, others independently, gathering information for those next steps conversations at home.

Darfield High School thanks the providers for their positive contribution to our students' learning, development and potential. They are expected to return to next year's Careers Expo on Tuesday, May 23rd 2023, in the School Hall. The Careers team is always available for further conversations around options and pathway choices.

Just send questions via email: careers@darfield.school.nz, or arrange a meeting with Shelly Boyes, the Careers Advisor and Pathways Teacher.

Shelly Boyes, DHS Careers Advisor and Pathways Teacher.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

The Malvern Community Board Meeting was held on Monday, May 23rd 2022 in the Darfield Library/Service Centre, with the Group Manager Environmental and Regulatory Services in attendance to assist and provide information.

The Board heard that Council was successful in securing funding to improve tourism infrastructure for a further four sites – these include West Melton, Rolleston, Lincoln and Sheffield. Funding will go in particular towards public toilets and a dump station in Rolleston.

The Board approved two grant applications from their Discretionary Funds. The first application was from the Greendale Community Trust to assist with the expenses around hosting a community meeting to discuss and form Greendale Community Committees.

The second application was from the Malvern Community Vehicle Trust for signage for their new fleet vehicle.

We need your applications for this funding. 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 is planning to hold a Community Award ceremony this year. This will be advertised in media outlets and on Council’s website soon with a closing date around July 8th. Please consider nominating those hard workers that make Malvern a great place to live.

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 https:// www.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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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

Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer Evening Session

ACCOUNTANTS

All welcome to join.

Hosted by Darfield Farm.

From 04 July 2022, if you are not an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, you will not be able to support work visas.

Immigration New Zealand is changing the way work visas are assessed. As a result, most new work visa applications, including migrants already in New Zealand, will need to be made through an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer.

If you currently employ migrant workers or need to do so in the future, you may need to be Accredited.

Darfield Farm will be hosting a free event with Licensed Immigration Adviser, Jeremy Clapp, so that we can all better understand what these changes will mean for our local businesses.

Date: Thursday, 9th June 2022 Time: 6:30pm Where: 3049 West Coast Rd, RD1, Darfield Meet at the barn.

Coffee/tea & light refreshments provided.

To register for this event please text Tracey on 027 344 8935.

PUBLIC NOTICES

AUTOMOTIVE

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CHIMNEY CLEANING CARRS Chimney Cleaning.

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

CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Phone 021 939 113.

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Next meeting

Monday 27th June 2pm Darfield Recreation Centre

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TUESDAY 28th JUNE 12noon MenzShed 26 McLaughlins Road

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

6 May - 9 July Selwyn Stars Talent Search Various Locations 1st June Ruralco - Mooving Day 1st June 1pm ECan Drop In Session Darfield Library 2nd June 7pm Winter Feed Competition Judging Coalgate Tavern 4th June 9am MCP - Secure number plates against theft Opposite Challenge 8th June 7pm Darfield Bowling Club AGM Darfield Bowling Club 9th June 6:30pm Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Session 3049 West Coast Road 10th June 6pm Art and Soul Exhibition Opening Night The Artists In, Hororata 11th June Selwyn Rugby Club - Club Day Glentunnel Domain 11th June 9:30am Kirwee Bowling Club AGM Kirwee Bowling Clubhouse 11th June 6:30pm Escape From The Wild - Community Ball Hallswell Comm. Hall 11th June 7:30pm Live Music - DJ Singh Star Darfield Hotel 17th June 10am Dyno Day - Tractor horsepower output test 2192 Tramway Rd, Sheffld 19th June West Melton School 150 years Luncheon Langdale Vineyard 25th June 6:30pm SDC - Dinners of Selwyn (Sheffield) Sheffield Community Hall 25th June 7pm DRFC - Dress Up Box Party DRFC Clubrooms 28th June 12pm Darfield MenzShed AGM 26 McLaughlins Rd, Darf 29th June Malvern Community Board Drop-in Meeting Darfield Library 9-13 July Malvern Parish Book Fair Trinity Church Hall 1st Oct Malvern Parish - While Elephant

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 2022 At 10:30am

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

Friday 3rd June 2022 DRIVEWAYS

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LAND WANTED LEASEHOLD land urgently needed. Any size parcels/ timeframe considered.

Darfield, Kirwee, Sheffield area preferred. References available. Ph 027 436 1389.

LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for yards and dairy lanes horse stables, calving sheds, our speciality. Screened chicken houses and rabbit rotten-rock, it’s local and hutches. Available in lasts better. Contact the 70L bags, 1m 3 bales Springfield Quarry today!

LOCKSMITH (compressed) and bulk Phone 318 4132. delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 LOCKSMITH Selwyn based FIREWOOD & COAL for more details.

24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and GARDENING Lots of dry wood, safe maintenance. EFTPOS ready to burn!

GENERAL garden maintenance available. Call Locktight FREE DELIVERY in Darfield area. Domestic Security 021 171 8060. hedge trimming, pruning & CALL HORORATA FIREWOOD edging. Please phone Kane ROOF MAINTENANCE 03 318 0705 027 467 6613. or 027 781 1492 ROOF & house maintenance.

OCCASIONAL gardening help needed for country garden All aspects covered including just outside Darfield. Vaxxed spouting, mortar, tiles, R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood only please. Please text re-roofing, roof painting, for this Winter! moss, mould & silicone 027 313 6388.

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, sealing. General repairs.

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TRY THE HOT MIX! Please phone 03 347 6702.

E pos available.

ROOF & property services. 2 All top quality, clean wood. storey work! Roof leak repairs Ph Rini 027 451 7300 (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & HEDGE TRIMMING HEDGE TRIMMING repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting.

Phone Craig for a booking...

All roof & spouting types.

Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 0800 SNIP IT  027 222 1632 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980.

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

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

HEDGEHOG

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

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Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services.

Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

Hedges great & small

‘For all your decorating needs’

Specialising in under pivot/gorse & all general trimming

Painter & Decorator

ANDY WAGHORN 027 686 8004

Darfield Based Will cover all areas

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Contact Micky on

021 125 1613

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FULLY INSURED

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.

General Painting & Property Repairs Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

OVER 40 years experience!

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

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

FENCING POSITION

On large high country contract in Canterbury, fencing or machinery experience an advantage.

5 days a week, good wages, accommoda on, meals.

Due to increased workload we can offer casual or permanent posi on.

Phone Geoff 021 640 748.

CASUAL  PART TIME  FULL TIME Day shifts, night shifts & weekend work available to suit your needs. agstaff.co.nz

Forklift Operators & Manufacturing Positions Available

0800 AGSTAFF jobs@agstaff.co.nz

Tractor Driver & Farm Assistant

Middle Rock sheep farm up the Rakaia Gorge.

Ideally full-time through July & August, part-time thereafter.

Tractor driving experience essential.

Hours and days can be flexible, travel expenses paid.

Middle Rock, 1160 Coleridge Road Ph: 021 0244 5580 E: nell@xtra.co.nz

Welder / Fabricator

We are a leading agricultural manufacturing and general engineering company based in Canterbury. Due to continued product demand along with the ongoing expansion of our operation, we require a welder / fabricator to join our Sheffield team, 35 minutes west of Christchurch.

The work is varied and interesting with a range of small through to large frames and components to be manufactured along with repairs to existing equipment at times.

Ideally, the suitable applicant will: • Be able to confidently weld using both MIG and MMAW processes to a high standard.

• Have some level of experience with fitting / fixing machinery, predominantly used in the rural sector.

• Be reliable with tidy work habits and high standards.

• Have good communication skills, be self-motivated and work well in a team environment.

• Be able to work unsupervised.

• Have a good understanding of OSH workplace practises.

• Have a current clean full driver’s licence.

Renumeration will be in line with experience.

We are a Drug and Alcohol free workplace.

Applicants for this position should have a NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Please send a current C.V. to: The Operations Manager, Taege Engineering Ltd 39 West Coast Road, Sheffield, 7500.

Or alternatively, email: phil@taege.com.

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30-35 hours per week, some Saturday work. Please enquire to: will@greendalemushrooms. co.nz ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $170pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SCRAP METAL WANTED! Best prices!

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

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE SHEEP

SHEARING Drenching Foot Trimming Crutching General Animal Welfare Advice.

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

• • • •

021 204 1274

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

FARM WORKER REQUIRED - HOMEBUSH FARM

RELIEF CLEANERS REQUIRED We are currently seeking applications for casual on-call relief cleaners for our Darfield centres.

Hours of work are 1½-2hrs a night Mon-Thurs and 2hrs on Fri/weekend.

Cleaning duties can be undertaken anytime between the hours of 5pm and 7am the following morning.

For further information please contact Marie Glasson: 14 South Tce Darfield 7510 | Ph 318 7942 Email: marie@annabelseducare.co.nz

SITUATION VACANT

Homebush Farm has an opportunity for a keen individual to join their farming team assisƟng on their large dairy youngstock and winter grazing support block near Darfield.

This posi on has some flexibility, hours are nego able and will require weekend work.

As the successful candidate you will: • • • • • •

Be a hard worker who can work unsupervised Have a clean driver’s license Have some experience working with stock /ca le Be able to drive a tractor and use implements for feeding out Be enthusias c with a can-do a tude Be physically fit.

A compe ve hourly rate is on offer - start date is ASAP.

Applica ons in the form of a CV to: Dairy Farm Management Services Ltd (referenced FW2022) Email: admin@dfms.co.nz (PDF format).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17TH JUNE 2022

Mitchell Bros are a family owned and operated Sawmill based in Darfield.

We have a full-time position available for a person to join our sawmilling team.

Key requirements: • Good level of physical fitness (heavy lifting involved) • Willingness to be trained and upskill • Punctual • Hard working and reliable • Good communication skills • Health and Safety conscious.

If you would like to discuss the position, please contact Scott Mitchell on 027 555 8217

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:

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

FARM ASSISTANT (permanent position) TRIPLETON FARM • •

We’re on the hunt for a few more team players to join our boys on the tools!

These are full time positions for experienced carpenters and a new apprentice.

We are offering competitive rates and a company vehicle for the right team player.

If you have a good sense of humour and want to be involved with a dynamic team in the building industry, call Nathan today (027 201 6097) to discuss further or email your CV to Jan at office@nathancookbuilders.co.nz

Did you know? You can read the Malvern & Rolleston News’ online at - www.malvernnews.co.nz

• •

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.

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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TRADES

PLEASE PHONE:

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

Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing

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

Moss Treating:

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

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COUNTRY TOUCH

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Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

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Darryl on 027 316 9968

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All other areas, including West Melton & Rolleston, phone or text

Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote

Wilf on 022 044 0654

WINDOW TINTING

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Heat Glare control. Privacy.

Safety/Security. Frosted films.

Free online quotes. Please phone 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz

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

We offer: •

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installation of Power, Phone, Water & Fibre temp power for new builds connection to Orion network underground cable locating underground cable repairs power cable sales powercable.direct@xtra.co.nz www.powercabledirect.co.nz

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NEW kitchens, wardrobes, laundries or what ever you need! Remodelled or just new doors. Good advice, good price. Ring Lex 03 349 0150 or 027 439 3926.

UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes.

Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

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

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RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799 E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz Darfield based, working Canterbury wide.

All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

NEXT ISSUE:

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CONTACT MANDY JOHNSTON (MRS J)

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

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

Every 10 years, the monks in the monastery are allowed to break their vow of silence to speak two words. Ten years go by and it’s one monk’s first chance. He thinks for a second before saying, “Food bad.”

Ten years later, he says, “Bed hard.”

It’s the big day, a decade later.

He gives the head monk a long stare and says, “I quit.”

“I’m not surprised,” the head monk says.

“You’ve been complaining ever since you got here.”