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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Upgrading Water Supplies

Kangatraining

Oxford Paper Makers

Annual Book Fair

Centre Stage Bonnie & Clyde

Standing For Malvern Ward

Local Elections

Opinion Piece - Nicola Grigg

Probus Malvern Combined

Matariki At Playcentre

Cats To Be Microchipped

Darfield Gun Club

Malvern Community Board

Sammy The Rooster Colouring

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Public Notices

Rifle Results

Classifieds

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Save The Date

Trades

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On Sunday, June 19th, sixty four senior ex-pupils of West Melton School attended a special luncheon at Langdales Winery to mark the School’s 150th anniversary. The event was organised by Maureen Frew (Read), Helen Reid (Thomson) and Joyce Wylie (LeComte). The venue couldn't have been more perfect, decorated with balloons in the school colours. There was a museum corner for photographs, of which there were many, dating back to the early 1900s. Also on display was the Headmaster's strap (stolen by a pupil - or so the story goes!), a hand-stitched white cooking apron, an embroidered cap and a pair of rompers, which the girls wore on Athletics Day (blue with gold braid down the side). Articles of sewing, old autograph books and a small exercise book with minutes written in pencil of our school council meetings in 1964,

completed the display. Everyone had a great catch up, which was evident by the noise in the room. Some pupils had not seen one another since they were twelve years old! John Overton, our oldest pupil, cut the birthday cake and Margaret McPherson (Moffatt), our oldest female pupil said Grace. Some current West Melton pupils, wearing their modern school uniforms, entertained us with songs, and two School Ambassadors (Fergus and Riley) spoke so clearly about what school is like today. One of the highlights of the many memories of old times shared by ex-pupils, was the story of the mouse-catching competition in 1964, won by Eddie Fairburn, who caught six mice - he never would disclose the type of cheese he used. Maureen Frew, Helen Reid and Joyce Wylie.

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John Overton cutting the birthday cake.

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Martin LeComte holds the Headmaster’s strap he acquired 60 years ago.

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UPGRADING TO MEET NEW RULES

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Selwyn District Council (SDC) will be upgrading water supplies over the remainder of the year to meet new national rules for keeping drinking water safe. The Council is working to meet the requirements of the Water Services Act 2021, which requires all councils to be able to provide residual disinfection (chlorine) for all public drinking water supplies and to be chlorinated by November 15th, 2022, unless they have an exemption from the drinking water authority Taumata Arowai. Selwyn has 27 drinking water supplies, providing drinking water to 70% of the district’s residents. Nine of these supplies are already permanently chlorinated and the Council has begun the work to ensure all remaining supplies have the infrastructure in place to provide chlorination.

Over the coming months, the Council will be completing the installation of this infrastructure and beginning chlorination on a scheme-by-scheme basis, to comply with the legislation. Residents on each supply will be contacted directly before the chlorine is turned on for their supply. “The Council has also begun the process of applying for exemptions for schemes that are not already chlorinated,” said SDC Group Manager Infrastructure Murray Washington. “As far as we know, Selwyn was the first council in the country to file an application for an exemption from chlorination. This is in keeping with our commitment in the Council’s Long -Term Plan 2021-2031 that we would work with Taumata Arowai to clarify the requirements for

exemption and work with the community on the costs and rating options for the upgrades needed to gain exemptions. As this process continues we will keep working with our community while ensuring we comply with the law to keep our drinking water safe,” Murray concluded. Where a scheme does not have an exemption on November 15th, 2022, temporary chlorination will continue as required by law. Water Supplies/Schemes under permanent chlorination: • Upper Selwyn Huts • Dalethorpe • Hororata - Acheron (Hororata) • Hororata - Acheron (Acheron) • Sheffield/Waddington • Springfield • Castle Hill • Hartleys Road (Malvern Hills) • Arthurs Pass For more information visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/chlorination

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Kangatraining is coming to town! With this ﬁtness class, you won’t need a babysitter - because mums wear their bubs just like Kangaroos. Bex Ridgen (Mum to Dexter) has recently moved to Greendale on her husband’s family farm. She is bringing her passion for exercise and fun with her! “As a REPs (Registered Exercise Professional), registered personal trainer and having a baby it was a struggle to ﬁnd safe, fun

exercise options until I came across Kangatraining. Once I started, I knew I wanted to become an instructor! After almost three years running classes in Christchurch, I'm excited to bring my passion to my new community,” Bex said. Dubbed ‘babywearing aerobics’, Kangatraining is a complete body workout which enhances both cardiovascular, endurance/ flexibility and muscular capacity/ strength. Unlike traditional exercise classes, new mums need not worry about finding a sitter or minding an unsettled baby during class because the babies are worn on them and get to be part of the action. As well as the physical benefits, the opportunity to meet other local mums in a fun, relaxed environment gives their emotional well-being a boost too.

The Kangatraining workout has been developed in consultation with physios, midwives and chiropractors, so naturally, the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles as well as correct posture are given special attention. It all started in Austria and is now in more than twenty five countries worldwide! Mums can bring their own carriers to class as long as it provides knee-to-knee support across the baby’s bottom, or you can hire a carrier from Bex’s collection. Toddlers and older children are welcome. There are free trial classes coming up! See advertisement in this issue, visit our website: www.kangatraining.co.nz or find us on Facebook: Kangatraining Darfield, West Melton & Surrounds.

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OXFORD PAPER MAKERS Community month continues at Te Huanui, with an exhibition of works and documentation of the process by the Oxford Paper Making Group. Along with the exhibition, the group is generously giving their time to hold two workshops, allowing members of our community to create their own paper. The group sources natural materials, often from local riverbeds to create their papers, never quite sure what their results will be. Works for this exhibition are created around themes of human intervention, playful childhood items and games, and experiments for their other

artistic practices, such as printmaking and memories. The group really enjoy the collaborative effort involved in papermaking. They work together to share the load of a labour-intensive process, from sourcing ﬁbres and beating, to ﬁnally creating the paper. In the busy lives members lead, time is made for the friendship, support and creative opportunities the group provides. The Oxford Paper Making Group exhibition runs from Friday, July 8th until Thursday, July 28th 2022. The workshop for children is being held on Monday, July 11th at Te Huanui and is currently full, an adults

workshop at Oxford Art Gallery is taking place on Sunday, July 24th, at a cost of $15 per person, limited spaces are still available, to register email mcac.arts@gmail.com. See advertisement in this issue for more details.

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ANNUAL BOOK FAIR

people have enjoyed rummaging through the numerous variety of books. Bring a bag to take your books away, or the organisers will have some there. On Saturday morning, the Fair opens at 9am, and is open at different times daily, so please see the advertisement in this issue, to work out when is the best time for you to pop down and ﬁnd a bargain. Organisers ﬁnish with a half price sale on Wednesday, and they look forward to seeing you there. There is plenty of parking along Greendale and McLaughlins Roads. Donations are still being accepted and can be left at Trinity Church, so look through those bookshelves and give those unused books a chance to bring another reader happiness.

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Lots of treasures were found at a pervious Malvern Anglican Parish Book Fair. The Malvern Anglican Parish is holding its annual Book Fair from July 9th - 13th, in time for the school holidays. The Fair is held at Trinity Hall on Greendale Road, and the tables are literally weighed down with items. This event is an excellent opportunity to purchase a wide array of books, jigsaws, DVD’s and CD’s at a fraction of the normal retail price. This is also the perfect chance to get some new material for the grandkids coming to visit, or a chance to do a new jigsaw over the holidays on those colder evenings. There is a wide selection to choose from both non-ﬁction and ﬁction, as well as children’s books. There will be something for everyone. In the past, organisers have had great support for the fair and

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CENTRE STAGE’S NEXT MUSICAL BONNIE AND CLYDE The story of Bonnie and Clyde has mesmerised since the early 1930s. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were a robbery team that became notorious in the United States, through their flamboyant encounters with police and the sensationalisation of their exploits by the country’s newspapers. The legendary quality of Barrow’s and Parker’s careers is not difficult to understand, given the extreme desperation of the times. Their crime spree occurred at the height of the Great Depression,

which hit very hard in the southern states. Although the reality of their story was anything but glamorous, their love and devotion to each other was without question. For CentreStage Rolleston, taking on a show like Bonnie and Clyde represents a step away from the safety of popular mainstream musicals. The aim has been to remain true to the story within its historical context and without glamourising the use of firearms. This show has taken many months of planning to bring to

Craig Bingham (Clyde) and Layna Hunt (Bonnie).

the stage. The amount of voluntary hours that goes into a production is phenomenal, from the planning, set designing, costume creating, rehearsing, packing in, performances and then packing out, there are 1,000s of hours that are dedicated to bring a story to life. It ignites a passion in all those involved, a desire to strive for excellence and opportunities for

individuals to use their specific skills and talents for a greater purpose. CentreStage Rolleston is nothing without the local community. The five shows that we have produced over the last three years, wouldn’t have been possible without the great volunteer army on which we draw, who are more than willing to donate their time and skills.

Our Director, Glen Clark, can't wait to share the show with everyone. “Theatre brings people together and I am so proud to have worked alongside this amazing and talented team. Each and every one of them are committed to bringing the best possible theatre to our wonderful community, and Bonnie and Clyde is no exception”. Glen Clark and Nickie Hughes.

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STANDING FOR MALVERN WARD For those that don’t know me, I am Lydia Gliddon (nee Redmond). After a brief sabbatical from selling my business, I am ready for my next challenge. I am seeking to be elected as a representative of the Malvern Ward, in the upcoming Selwyn District Council Elections. I’ve grown up, lived and worked in the Malvern area most of my life and have always enjoyed contributing to our amazing community. My husband Matt and I have a lovely, spirited daughter, Hazel, that contributes to me being a communityminded parent who wants to see Malvern and Selwyn ﬂourish. I have also been a hardworking business owner in this district and have the drive to get things done.

I have a strong, calm voice that believes in the democracy of Malvern being fairly represented. I wish to inject fresh energy, diversity and perspective to the council table, along with logical thinking and practical problem solving. The famous John Lennon lyric, “there are no problems, only solutions”, has stuck with me for many years and I truly believe that there are always solutions to the issues we see in our community. Transparency is also a very important value to me, I have no political agenda, or alliance, and wish to be available to all. My transferable life skills will bring full engagement with the community. We need to have a strong involvement in planning and maintaining our rural

Lydia Gliddon with husband, Matt and daughter, Hazel.

identity while seeing that the appropriate expansion and infrastructure are in place. We need to have conﬁdence in our councillors to stand up for what is right for Malvern. I have been asked what I stand for - I stand for the people of Malvern. So, tell me what you want?

Lydia Gliddon for Malvern Ward votelydiaformalvern@outlook.com @votelydiaformalvern Endorsed by Lydia Gliddon, 576 Dalethorpe Road, Sheffield

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LOCAL ELECTIONS Recently, the Electoral Commission began an enrolment drive to make sure people are enrolled for this year’s local body elections. “It’s time to check you’re enrolled, and that you’re listed at the right address, so you’re ready to vote in October’s local elections,” commented Ross McPherson, Acting National Manager, Enrolment and Community Engagement. “We’ll be sending an enrolment update pack to everyone on the electoral roll. That’s more than 3.5m packs. “Check your details when you receive your pack. If they’re correct, you’re all set to vote. If anything needs changing, go to vote.nz to update your details online or make the changes on the form and send it back.

“If you haven’t received a pack by July 7th, it means you’re not enrolled or you need to update your address, and if you get a pack that’s not addressed to anyone at your house, please send it back,” Ross added. The local elections will be held in October for city, district, and regional councils. The elections are run by local councils and are held by postal vote. Voters need to be enrolled at the correct address to receive their voting papers in the mail. “Councils make decisions that affect our daily lives on things like rates, rubbish collection, and public transport, so it’s important that you’re enrolled and ready to have your say this October,” concluded Ross.

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OPINION PIECE - NICOLA GRIGG, SELWYN MP The construction industry has built New Zealand’s fastest growing region in more ways than one. Yes, it has literally built the houses we in Selwyn all live in, as well as the shops and businesses we all spend in, but so too has it been a major driver of our local economy. The last census shows 4,350 of our residents are employed in construction-related jobs - and the latest quarterly Infometrics report shows construction makes up a large proportion of the whopping 7.4 percent growth in GDP this region generated in the year to March (for context, this abnormally strong result was driven by particularly weak GDP in the year to March 2021). That’s why the rapid slowdown in the industry that we are currently witnessing is troubling. Around 100 construction companies across New Zealand have gone into liquidation this year. Year on year, prices for the construction of new dwellings were up 18 percent in the March 2022 quarter, the largest increase since records began in 1985. The usual suspects - inﬂation, supply chain disruption and labour

constraints - are squarely to blame for the constant distress calls I am hearing from local builders. They can’t get staff, they can’t get gear, they can’t get componentry - and they can’t get materials. All that will, naturally, drive up house prices and further exacerbate the cost of living crisis gripping Kiwis. For us here in Selwyn, the Infometrics report shows that while house prices have rocketed up 37 percent, sales volumes have plunged 18 percent. That drop is telling - household

budgets are stretched and people no longer have the conﬁdence to shell out for the average asking price here of $876,862. Official documents show the Government was notiﬁed of the pending plasterboard shortage a year ago but did nothing about it. Its announcement recently that it would set up a ‘high level task force’ will do nothing to immediately deal with the current shortage. By just walking around the new subdivisions in our region, there

are evidently many uncompleted homes waiting on plasterboard and other essential products. This delay obviously pushes back the issuing of codes of compliance by the council and, ultimately, becoming available for people to live in. National has put forward proposed legislation to authorise imported plasterboard to break Fletcher’s chokehold on the market. It seeks to allow builders to use imported forms of plasterboard that conform to Australasian standards, it would

require councils to accept other types of plasterboard and make sure that future building consents can’t specify a certain product (such as GIB) and, ﬁnally, it would encourage agencies to explore the use of alternative products to GIB in their buildings. This would get supplies of plasterboard in the country within weeks. Megan Woods, however, would prefer to wait for her ‘taskforce’ to come up with a solution - and so we wait. Nicola Grigg, MP for Selwyn.

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PROBUS MALVERN COMBINED Fellowship, friendship and fun in retirement at Probus Malvern Combined. Probus Club is a community service activity provided through Rotary Clubs for retirees to connect socially. Having the opportunity to connect with people has become increasingly important over the last two years and has many benefits for health and wellbeing. The Probus Club in Malvern began in September 2003, and nearly nineteen years later is still going strong. The Club provides many opportunities, including a monthly meeting with interesting and diverse speakers, coffee mornings at local cafes, visits to a variety of attractions, both locally and further afield, and above all friendship. Membership is open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired. The Club meets at 10am on the first Monday of each month at the Darfield Recreation Centre. For more information please contact: Roseanne Croft - 03 318 8562 or Helen Reid - 03 318 1748.

Aaron Orangi and his bobsleigh previously attended a Malvern Probus meeting. Aaron was a member of the NZ Bobsleigh Team, which attended the 2006 Olympics.

Malvern Probus members at the Blu Pools, Haast Pass. Jennifer, Sylvia, Eleanor and Lorraine.

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MATARIKI AT PLAYCENTRE Darﬁeld Playcentre has been busy celebrating Matariki this term with stories, crafts and a whanau shared morning tea. Families also donated food items which the tamariki transported down to the Community Pantry for those in need. Matariki is all about whanau,

sharing food, and for us at Playcentre, manaakitanga (looking after others). The children just loved being involved by adding their kai donation to our kete and then pulling the wagon down to the Community Pantry and loading it up.

Playcentre families also enjoyed a visit from the General Manager of Playcentre Aotearoa, David Moger, last week. This was an opportunity to show off our thriving rural Playcentre and share some grassroots stories about why Playcentre is so special for its members and the wider community. David was particularly impressed with the high number of families we have enrolled across ﬁve days of the week and enjoyed interacting with our tamariki.

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All domestic cats in the Selwyn District over the age of four months will have to be microchipped and registered from July 1st, 2022. This requirement is part of the Keeping Animals, Poultry and Bees Bylaw, which the Selwyn District Council adopted last year. The bylaw aims to protect the public from nuisance and address public health and safety issues. The decision to include the cat microchipping requirement, was implemented following the strong support it received during public consultation. Cat owners are responsible for the one-off cost of microchipping and registration for the life of the cat with the approved microchip registry, the New Zealand Companion Animals Register (NZCAR). Microchipping can be done at any local vet. The registration with NZCAR is most commonly done for the owner by

their vet at the time of microchipping, or by SPCA/ Rescues at the time of adoption. “This doesn’t mean the Council will be going door to door checking cats. But it does mean that if you have a problem with cats, you can live capture them and take them to the vets,” commented Springﬁeld local, Sean Ellis. “If the cat is microchipped, the owner can be contacted and the cat returned. If it is not microchipped, this means it has no owner, and it can be passed onto Cat Companions for rehoming. “This is not an anti-cat bylaw, this is the ﬁrst step to identifying feral cats in urban areas and removing them, which in turn should reduce the cat population,” Sean concluded. For the month of July, NZCAR has teamed up with some Selwyn District vets to offer owners in Selwyn, with cats over one year old, free microchipping and registration (conditions apply)! Reach out to your local vet to see if they are participating and to learn more!

Why over one year?... The organisation appreciate that this is quite a change for people that have had their cat long time, so they want to help these people get their cat compliant. Participating Clinics are: • Rolleston Veterinary Services • Selwyn Veterinary Centre • Lincoln Village Vets • Prebbleton Veterinary Hospital • West Melton Vet Centre • Vetlife New Zealand • Selwyn Rakaia Veterinary Services Ltd. For more information visit the Council website: www.selwyn.govt.nz/cats

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DARFIELD GUN CLUB Another interesting day at the Gun Club on July 3rd, with minimal wind but low angled light meant the targets were hard to see, despite the clear blue sky. Another low turnout with just four squads competing for the Ross Shield Handicap Match. The Ross Shield and Round 1 saw Duncan Jefferis and Ben

Sharp out in front, with 25/25 shooting off 18 metres, closely followed by Marcel Van Leeuwen, with 24 shooting off 16 metres. Several shooters were lurking in the wings with 23 and 22 in case of a slip up. Round 2 saw Duncan and Ben crash down the standings scoring 19 and 20 respectively. Marcel had a better time scoring 23, to

The latest Malvern Community Board meeting was held on Monday, 27th June, with the Group Manager Community Services and Facilities in attendance to assist and provide information. • The Manager of Arts, Culture and Lifelong Learning reported on the refurbishment of the Darfield Library/Service Centre, including a repaint, new carpet, shelving, display stands and furniture. Several exhibitions and displays will come to Darfield, and the first project is a magnetic children’s wall. The magnificent Kimono, a gift from Yubetsu, the Board’s Japanese Sister-City, that was displayed in the meeting room area, is being checked and conserved, and will be redisplayed on an intermittent basis in the future. It was also noted that the Educonnect vehicle is being very well used. • The Council has allocated $20,000 for local arts funding in Malvern, and an artwork symbolic of Malvern will be commissioned. Selected artists will be invited to submit a design. • The Manager Active Selwyn reported that the Darfield Pool is currently undergoing a $1.8 million renovation focussing on the treatment and warmth of the water, picnic space for families, upgrade of the change rooms, painting and a plant upgrade for the two smaller pools. A new entry structure and landscaping is planned for 2023. • The Malvern Community Board is calling for applications for their Community Service Awards. These awards are given as recognition of voluntary service to the Malvern community, and nomination forms are available on the Council’s website, the Darfield Library/ Service Centre, the Board Secretary, or any Board member. Please consider nominating some of the many people that make Malvern a great place to live in. Nominations close on July 20th. • The Selwyn Heritage Fund 2022 applications close on July 15th. The purpose of the fund is to encourage and assist owners with work required to maintain and enhance heritage buildings in the Selwyn District, as well as work required on protected trees. Application forms are available on the Council’s website. • The Board approved grant applications from; Coalgate Township Committee for funding towards the cost of installing security cameras in the township, New Zealand Deer Stalkers Association for replacing predator traps in 13 Mile Bush, Darfield Scouts Group for the purchase of new camping equipment and for Austin Earl to travel to India with the North-West Cricket team. Funding will be available for community projects in the 2022/2023 year - Malvern Community Board Discretionary Fund, can be applied for on Council’s website at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ services/funding-And-grants/discretionary-funding. For further information on this funding, you are welcome to email the Accounts Officer on grants@selwyn.govt.nz or talk to any Board member. Please contact Board Secretary board.secretary@selwyn.govt.nz to make an appointment if you wish to speak at a Board meeting about any community issue that concerns you or in support of a grant application.

finish with 47/50, only to be joined by a lurking A Grader with Bevan Brown improving on a first round 23 to finish with a 24 and 47/50 as well. Several short shoot-offs were held to sort out places 1 to 9, Marcel dropping his second in the shoot-off to allow Bevan to claim the spoils in the Shield Match. Many thanks to Georgia in the office and for sorting the afternoon tea at the same time. Congratulations to Tony Stuart on winning the A Grade Double Rise at the recent NZCTA DTL National Championships, held at the Canterbury Clay Target Club. The next shoot is on Sunday, August 7th, 1pm start. All welcome. Results: The Ross Shield Handicap By Distance. Winner: B Brown - 47 2nd: M VanLeeuwen - 47 3rd: D Folley - 46 4th: A French - 46 5th: B Sharp - 45 6th: G Lemon - 45 7th: B Johnson - 45 8th: D Jefferis - 44 9th: T Stuart - 44.

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Entrants in the competition must be under 10 years of age. Completed entries must be handed into the Malvern News office by Friday 22nd July. Winner will receive a signed copy of the Sammy the Rooster book, donated by local author Alyse Boaz.

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RIFLE RESULTS Malvern Miniature Riﬂe Association Season Aggregate 2022 Week 12

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Charles Ellis

96.2

96.90

Sheffield Bowling Club House, Sheffield

All welcome but please wear a mask!

B Grade 94.00 - 96.49

A local Burnham based soldier Uila Mau'u, serving with 2/1 RNZIR, has been blessed with the opportunity to compete in Boxing at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Boxing is not fully funded, so he is seeking any assistance to help with associated costs. The team sets off for a three week training camp in Ireland from July 7th, then onwards to the Games from July 29th - August 8th. Uila has represented New Zealand previously, and just missed out on qualifying for the 2019 Olympic Games. Uila fights in the 92kg + Super Heavyweight section. Any contribution, big or small, will be greatly appreciated and remembered. If you wish to donate visit: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/onward

Alex Robinson

94.2

95.83

Paul Still

97.1

95.79

Craig Benbow

96.5

94.24

Barry Hill

92.2

93.97

C Grade 90.00 - 93.99 Liam Barnhill

93.5

94.29

Matt Pearce

96.5

93.67

Sarah Kennedy

94.2

92.92

David Barnhill

90.2

90.60

Bruce Wilson

93.1

90.71

Brodie Mangels

96.3

92.00

D Grade < 90.00 Felix Jennings

86.1

89.60

Hamish Kershaw

96.5

88.60

Jayden Hugh

88.2

87.78

Emily Mangels

90.0

88.00

Zak Kershaw

83.0

86.77

PUBLIC NOTICES

Glenn Ufton

97.4

Graeme Oakley

99.4

98.40

Wayne Stott

100.7

96.82

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

CATS on Courtenay

ACCOUNTANTS

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

• Purpose built, nestled

in a tranquil, rural setting.

• Close proximity to all

main centres.

Phone: 027 433 3564

www.catsoncourtenay.nz Check us out on Facebook! ‘CATS ON COURTENAY’

CATTERY BASED IN OXFORD Run solely for the comfort & convenience of the cats! Pick-up & delivery available.

Bench Rest - A Grade > 97.5

PUBLIC NOTICES

AUTOMOTIVE

99.00

Bench Rest - B Grade < 97.5 Glen Hitchcock

96.4

‘Angelcatscattery’

96.63

For further information visit their Facebook page: Malvern Miniature Riﬂe Association.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Phone Julia: 03 312 1452 or 021 0424 367 Email: angelcats@xtra.co.nz | Web: angelcatscattery.vpweb.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

FRIDAY 8TH JULY

6:00pm, Plunket Rooms Sheffield Hall ALL WELCOME! Enquiries to Marie: 0210 330 810

The Malvern Farmers Vet Club Charitable Trust (MFVCCT) would like to invite individuals, community groups and organisations to apply for grants from our organisation. The MFVCCT purpose is to advance the welfare of our rural community and the individuals connected to the community. This involves distributing grants that meet the following criteria: • The strengthening of charitable community and voluntary organisations involved in the relief of poverty • The advancement of education • The provision of financial support for specific community projects that advance charitable purposes • The strengthening of charitable community and voluntary organisations • The provision of financial and other support in anticipation of or in response to emergencies or adverse events • The enhancement and retention of essential services that advance charitable purposes.

To apply for grants please visit: mfvc.org.nz for more information on the application process. All applications to be received by the 1st September.

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

8th July 8th July 8th July 8th-28th July 8th July - 12th Aug 9th July 9th July 10th July 10th July 11th - 13th July 12th July 15th & 16th July 17th July 19th July 20th July 20th - 23rd July 22nd July 24th July 25th July 28th July 29th July 29th - 31st July 1st Oct 15th Oct

5pm 6pm 7:30pm 9am 1:30pm 10am 12pm 9:30am 11am 7:30pm 5pm 7:30pm 2pm 5pm

Applications for Westview Special Fund close today CPWL Environmental Management Fund applications close today Sheffield/Springfield Toy Library AGM Plunket Rooms, Sheff. Hall Oxford Paper Making Group Exhibition Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield Euchre Evenings (over 6 Friday’s) Kirwee Bowling Club Malvern Parish Book Fair Trinity Church Hall A Celebration Of Life For Donald Reid Darfield Recreation Centre Café Hope Sheffield Bowling Club Malvern Parish Book Fair Trinity Church Hall Malvern Parish Book Fair Trinity Church Hall Darfield Coffee Catch Up - Nicola Grigg The Fat Beagle Café Centre Stage Rolleston - Bonnie & Clyde Rolleston College Centre Stage Rolleston - Bonnie & Clyde Rolleston College Kangatraining - Free Trial Class Darfield Baptist Church MCB Community Services Awards Nominations close today Centre Stage Rolleston - Bonnie & Clyde Rolleston College Sammy The Rooster Colouring Competition Deadline Return to Malvern News Oxford Paper Making Workshop Oxford Art Gallery Malvern Community Board Meeting Darfield Library Kangatraining - Free Trial Class West Melton Com. Centre Deadline for Entries for Hunting Competition 29th Malvern Game Hunters Hunting Competition Malvern Parish - While Elephant Malvern Parish - Spring Fair & Plant Sale

Friday 8th July 2022

Page 14 CARPET

CHIMNEY CLEANING

NEED carpet? Go local! CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Very competitive pricing, Servicing the Selwyn district. seldom beaten. 30 years $70 per chimney. Please servicing this area. In phone Rodney on 03 324 home sample service, also 2 9 9 9 a n d l e a v e a repairs and installations. message. Please phone Alan Roberts CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your 021 227 2080. log-burners flue, check the DRIVEWAYS firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, on coal-ranges, also sweeping yards and dairy lanes our any sized open fire. We quote speciality. Screened rottenand undertake repairs, flue rock, it’s local and lasts extensions and install bird be t t e r . Pl e a s e p ho ne netting. Please phone us on Springfield Quarry on 021 939 113. 318 4132. CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

FIREWOOD & COAL

SUNDAY 10TH JULY 2022

DOGS

OXFORD

BOARDING

KENNELS

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford Phone Jude & Bevan Blackmore

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

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

COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

July Special!

Delivery charges may apply. Phone 03 312 4637 or 021 260 4520 WINZ Email: e.wakelin@outlook.com APPROVED

FOR HIRE

A division of Tree Snip (2019) Ltd

GARDENING, handyman. All jobs considered. Please phone 021 2070532. GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 027 467 6613.

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

TRY THE HOT MIX!

PAINTING & DECORATING

LIFESTYLE BLOCK GRAZING Urgently Wanted for ewes lambing. Any size is perfect. Please phone 027 436 1389.

‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway

Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas

FIREWOOD & COAL

FOR SALE Phone 318 1530

6m3 mature pine $480.00

LOCKSMITH

Inspection welcome

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

At 10:30am

GARDENING

Contact Micky on

021 125 1613

PAINTING & DECORATING

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services! Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075 SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

EŌpos available. All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300

FOR SALE WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for Darfield Bakery have a posiƟon available for immediate start. You must be able to work the following horse stables, calving sheds, hours and days of our two-week roster system. chicken houses and rabbit HOURS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE ARE: hutches. Available in WEEK 1: WEEK 2: 3 70L ba gs, 1 m ba les Monday 7am - 2:30pm Monday 7am - 2:30pm (compressed) and bulk Tuesday OFF Tuesday OFF Wednesday 7am 2:30pm Wednesday 7am - 2:30pm delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 Thursday 7am - 2:30pm Thursday 7am - 2:30pm for more details. Friday 5am - 1pm Friday 5am - 1pm Saturday 10:30am - 3:30pm Saturday OFF POINT of lay hyline/shavers pullets for sale. Please phone If you're keen to join our awesome team, please ask one of our friendly staff for an application form. 021 863 158. HEDGE TRIMMING

FREE QUOTES

BASED IN DARFIELD ‘Proud to be local!’

Ph Craig Flowers (Owner/Operator)

0800 764 748 027 222 1632

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

Read the Malvern & Rolleston News’ online at www.malvernnews.co.nz

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

Mitchell Bros are a family owned and operated Sawmill based in Darfield. We have a cleaning position available in the Sawmill. The position is for approximately 2-2.5 hours a night, 2-3 times per week between 5pm-7pm. Key requirements: • Good level of fitness • Punctual • Hard working and reliable • Good communication skills • Health and Safety concise

For more details or to discuss the position, please contact Scott Mitchell on 027 555 8217

Friday 8th July 2022 SITUATION VACANT

Page 15 SITUATION WANTED

ROOF MAINTENANCE

WANTED

SCRAP METAL

PIG Stockperson - we are EMPLOYMENT wanted in the ROOF & property services. 2 W A N T E D ! B e s t p r i c e s ! AMMUNITION and reloading looking for full-time staff for wider Darfield area. I have storey work! Roof leak repairs Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. equipment. Powder our fam in Bankside, near over 20 years experience in (incl Butynol), moss control, B u y i n g c a r s & f a r m projectiles, presses etc. Any Dunsandel and part-time staff wholesale/retail sales, staff silicone seal, spouting clean & machinery. Specialising in farm calibre rifle / shotgun. for our farm in Burnham. No management, office admin. repairs, spider & fly control, clean-ups. Rod McQuoid Anything hunting related. experience required. Phone Anything considered. Please bird proofing, roof painting. buyer. Please phone either Cash buyer. Contact Rob phone Karlyn 027 631 9006. Ronnie 027 565 0105. All roof & spouting types. 027 695 0480 or alternatively 03 342 5885. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 0800 030 712. DEAD Cars - we buy dead cars, SITUATION VACANT SITUATION VACANT 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 WINDOW CLEANING end of life cars, scrap cars, or 027 584 7980. old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Phone 027 484 8121. COUNTRY TOUCH ROOM TO RENT

WOF INSPECTOR We have the opportunity for a full-time or part-time WOF Inspector to join our team Hours flexible to suit applicant. Only qualification needed is Current WOF Issuing Authority (AVI). Any other qualifications a bonus Family accommodation available if needed. Email: vanessa@kirweechallenge.co.nz for an application form.

ADMINISTRATION PERSON We are seeking a motivated and committed Administration person with a positive attitude. If you are a positive team player and willing to pitch-in and help towards the smooth running of the business we want to hear from you. This can be a full time or part time roll (30 to 40 hours per week). Duties include but not limited to: • Daily Banking • Data Entry • Processing new Account Applications and Credit checks • Reconcile Statements • Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable • Managing and updating details within our database • Processing creditor invoices • Filing • Ordering office and factory sundry items • Carry out general administration duties as required to ensure the office runs smoothly. What does it take to be considered for this role? • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in administration • Accurate Data Entry • Have excellent communication & Time Management skills • Good Knowledge of computer software and database systems including - Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn new systems quickly • Team Player with can do attitude.

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

Looking for

LARGE TREE

www.hunterglass.co.nz

www.tintawindow.co.nz

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

TRADES

WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY!

INTERIOR PLASTERING

Call Rini on

Skim Coating Repairs/Renos Earthquake Repair Work

Clean & tidy workers. Fully qualified crew for the job!

027 451 7300

Ph Cory 022 540 4975 SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE SHEEP

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

021 204 1274 TENANCY

WINDOW CLEANING

03 318 3003

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

Darryl on 027 316 9968

Wilf on 022 044 0654

WINDOW REPAIRS

Locally owned and operated

Darfield, Burnham, Greendale, Hororata, Sheffield, Springfield, Coalgate & Kirwee areas, phone or text

SHELTERBELTS!

RURAL Tenancy Inspections & Property Maintenance. Contact Rebecca, by phone 027 313 2270, or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

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

‘Friendly & experienced professional service!’

Will pay good money for the right trees, any species considered.

If you are self- motivated and have the skills & experience to be successful in this role we want to hear from you. Please send CV and Cover Letter through to faye@darfielditm.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW TINTING

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning Commercial  ResidenƟal Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816

Friday 8th July 2022

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Daily On Site Sales & Servicing

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

Darfield based with over 38 years of local knowledge and experience

• 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. JAMES Hunt Residential Ltd. Renovation Specialists. Registered Master Builder. Please phone 027 466 0092. www.jameshuntresidential.co.nz

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

Moss Treating:

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

Water Proofer Look me up on www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowentiling@gmail.com

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

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

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

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

• Certifying Gasfitters • Certifying Plumbers • 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

UPHOLSTERER Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons Phone: 03 980 4979

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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DARFIELD BASED

15th July 2022 —————— DEADLINES: 1pm Monday for Editorial & 10am Tuesday Advertising

If you think you are smarter than previous generaƟon….. 50 years ago the owners manual of a car showed you how to adjust the valves. Todays it warns you not to drink the contents of the baƩery! Before I became a parent. I didn’t realise it was possible to ruin someone’s life just by cuƫng their pancake the wrong way!