ISSUE 1,048 - FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Andrea Clemens Is Taking A Stand

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Art Exhibition - Collective

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Waste Art Exhibition

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The Hole In The Hill

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DHS Senior Formal

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The Dream Of Subdividing

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Spring & Snowdrops

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The Food Show 2022

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ISSUE 1,048 Friday 5th August 2022

Darfield Wins Coleman Shield 10-11 2022 Hunting Competition

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Handy Landys

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TM Dance World Successes

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Miniature Rifle Update

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Public Notices

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Save The Date

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Rifle Results

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Golf Results

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Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

Darfield Division 1 Rugby team finally won the elusive Coleman Shield in the Ellesmere Rugby Competition on Saturday, July 30th.

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With minutes to go, Darfield was down 20-26 until Toby Kars scored a magnificent try.

In 1906, the Coleman Shield was introduced as the overall award for the Ellesmere Division 1 Competition. The Coleman brothers are believed to have been heavily involved with Lincoln Rugby, and so the Shield is named after them.

Darfield Rugby Club was formed in 1904, and they originally played in the Malvern Sub Union

Competition along with other Malvern teams - Hororata, Springfield, Sheffield, Kirwee and Black Diamonds (Glentunnel).

These teams played for the Malvern Shield, in which Darfield had great success, particularly in the 1950s.

In 1967, it was decided that the Malvern Sub Union was to be amalgamated with the Ellesmere

Sub Union, and from the 1968 season forward, the remaining Malvern teams played for the Coleman Shield. For the first 15 to 20 years, the Malvern teams struggled in this Competition, finding the likes of Leeston, Lincoln and Southbridge to be very strong opposition. However, finally in 1986, Sheffield and Kirwee stood at the top of the

table. The Final was played on a Sunday between the two sides, and Sheffield became victorious to lift the Coleman Shield and bring it into the Malvern area for the first time. Those two teams were lined with extremely strong players such as Kerry Pauling, Tony Thorpe and Don Hayes to name just a few.

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ANDREA CLEMENS IS TAKING A STAND There comes a point where it’s time to take a stand. To stand for everyone being heard, justice and fairness, and to always make a way forward.

Such is being called for. Our local businesses want to be heard, residents want to see their issues solved. Ratepayers want fairness. Our community

wants to connect. Caring about our fellow human beings shows we are all equal. Everyone has a valid view.

Do things sit right in our communities? My position on Selwyn District Council would address this - with a way forward.

There are many issues being

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faced and to be faced by Selwyn residents. Everyone has a valid view. I would bring those to the Council table, for Malvern Ward.

I am Andrea Clemens, resident of Kirwee, with two adult children.

In my legal secretarial background I have seen people’s day-to-day challenges. From property conveyancing to making a will, from court work to youth and family matters. We all have similar challenges, and I would represent those - from skate parks to Three Waters, community togetherness to transport and roading improvements, and fluoridation.

I have lived rurally and seen our growers doing the growing, and our farmers having struggles.

Rural views are often not differentiated from city views.

I am detailed, persevere, and think conceptually. There is always a way forward to help us sit right in our communities.

Postal voting is happening this year, from 16th September. My name will be on your ballot paper.

Let’s meet.

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ART EXHIBITION - COLLECTIVE The Darfield High School Art Exhibition, ‘Collective’, opens in the DHS Hall on Monday, August 8th. The Exhibition will showcase work from all student levels and is an opportunity to celebrate the talent of our young artists with their family, friends and the community.

This year, Year 7 have been making art in their homeroom, whilst Year 8 to 10 students take art as a rotation class. All students are able to try out different art processes during this time, accompanied by a study of established practice.

Students at senior levels elect to

work in a particular field for NCEA assessments. The Exhibit will feature work from the disciplines of drawing, painting, digital painting and printmaking.

Students select their own themes to explore throughout the year, which results in interesting and individualised artwork.

The Exhibition will be open to the public between 1pm and 5pm, from Tuesday, August 9th to Thursday, August 11th.

Attendees are required to wear masks.

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WASTE ART EXHIBITION Lincoln Envirotown invites the public to view and celebrate the artwork of Selwyn high schoolaged students at an Exhibition and Awards presentation, which takes place over the weekend of August 13th - 14th. This event was held for the first time last year and exhibited a genuine concern for the issue of ‘waste’ along with high standards of work.

It has been a difficult year for

schools and students, but a pleasing number of them have taken the time to complete projects that will showcase their alternative view of ‘rubbish’ in art form.

Lincoln Envirotown are very grateful to the Selwyn District Council’s Arts and Community Services Team, whom have enabled them to provide this event at the relatively new and eminently suitable venue of Te

Ara Ātea, in Rolleston. This move will enable students' efforts to be viewed by a wider public.

The Awards and prizes will be presented at 1pm on Saturday, August 13th, by Mayor Sam Broughton. The Exhibition will be open to the public for the whole weekend at Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston.

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THE HOLE IN THE HILL The Otira Tunnel between Westland and Canterbury will be 99 years old on August 4th.

Preparations are in full swing to celebrate, in one year from now, the centennial of what is still one of New Zealand’s biggest

infrastructure projects.

On August 4th 1923, Ōtira’s winter weather came to the party. The rain that had drenched everything the night before stopped falling. It was cold, very cold, and the rain

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threatened throughout the day.

This being Ōtira, nestling in the western lee of the Southern Alps, was nothing new.

This tiny town was, however, about to enter the history books.

As the rain threatened, the Prime Minister William Massey officially opened the nation’s biggest engineering project, one that was to become known around the world.

The five and a quarter mile (or in today’s terms the 8.55 kilometre), Ōtira Rail Tunnel, was to be open for business. It had taken fifteen years, with hundreds of men toiling away in dreadful conditions, hacking their way through solid rock and sometimes not so solid, using explosives, picks and shovels to finally link East with West, to pierce the mountain barrier that had kept the two provinces, Canterbury and the West Coast, apart.

The dream had obsessed politicians and others for many years. Although a precarious track had been hacked over Arthur’s Pass, it was a nightmare crossing which made moving goods and people difficult, and often impossible.

The obvious solution was a rail tunnel. It was to be the longest tunnel in the Empire, would slope upwards from West to East, so would require a fleet of electric locomotives to haul the trains. These would be the first electric trains in New Zealand.

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2023, a group of people who recognise how important this project was and is, are hard at work planning a fitting commemoration of this momentous event. This will be held on the spot at the tunnel mouth, close to the Otira township, where Mr Massey performed the ceremony a century before.

The current owners of the tunnel, KiwiRail, recognise the significance of the centennial, pledging money to the celebrations. Several years ago, a massive project to clean the tunnel from end to end received international attention. Mark Heissenbuttel is KiwiRail’s South Island General Manager.

He is very aware of the work that the tunnel requires. “Our teams work continuously to maintain the track through the 8.55kilometre tunnel, recently carrying out a major upgrade of the tunnel’s communication systems.” Mr Heissenbuttel said that tunnel is vital in linking the West Coast into the rest of the New Zealand rail network. “We use it to transport a large tonnage of freight and of course passengers on our Tranz Alpine Service.”

Rail Heritage Trustee, Bruce Shalders is writing a special commemorative book, with committee members Chris Stewart and Di Gordon Burns.

“The tunnel has lasted 100 years and is still doing what it was built for, connecting East with West, hauling coal, timber and dairy, not to mention passengers.” These days the tunnel is one of the highlights of the Tranz Alpine passenger’s journey. For Bruce Shalders, next year’s commemoration to honour the achievement and the people who made it happen is “a great opportunity to educate people about one of the great engineering projects of our nation.”

Arthur’s Pass Committee member Fiona Neale, describes the building of the tunnel as “a remarkable achievement, celebrated across the world as a significant engineering project.”

An incredible feature was, that when the two ends of the tunnel broke through in 1918, the measurements were less than eleven centimetres out, this thanks to the brilliance of the surveyors using a complex set of theodolite stations on the mountain ridges between the tunnel entries.

Government ministers travelled by ferry and train to Otira for the opening. For Fiona Neale this shows the importance of the project. “After years of wrangling, MPs wanting to celebrate the opening, showed how significant the tunnel opening was. It was a chance to show the world how New Zealand could compete on the world stage with such a huge engineering project.”

Commemoration co-ordinator Diane Gordon Burns from Otira, says the commemoration is “a great time to remember the hundreds of women, children, and men who lived near the tunnel at both ends in difficult circumstances to see the job done.”

Work on the tunnel began in 1908, with the original contactors giving up after union and financial problems, handing the project to the Government just in time for the First World War, depression and the influenza epidemic that followed.

So by August the 4th 1923, the tunnel was lined with a million concrete blocks made on site, tracks laid, the electric power houses and new electric engines tested and running, the time had arrived.

Next year’s salute to the tunnel opening will see several hundred people, including it is hoped the Prime Minister and other ministers, descendants of construction families, engineers, west and east coasters, and KiwiRail staff at the western tunnel mouth for a fitting commemoration of what is still one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects.

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DHS SENIOR FORMAL Darfield High School (DHS) held their annual Senior Formal for Year 11 - 13 students on Saturday, July 30th, at DHS Hall.

The theme this year was Black Tie Gala, and approximately 220 students attended the highly anticipated event.

“It was an awesome night that ran really smoothly.

Students had a great time, and

their behaviour was awesome,” commented DHS teacher, Emily Dawson.

This year’s award winners!

• King and Queen (Year 13) Matt Speechly and Ruby Smedley • Prince and Princess (Year 12), Mason Thompson and Charlise Miller • Duke and Duchess (Year 11), Seth Hopkins and Grace Sanderson.

Isla McPherson, Kaylee Hood and Daisy Meyers.

Photo credit: Chris Sexton Photography.

Ryan Smith and Charlotte Roberts (Head of the Formal Committee).

Angus Marsh and Mikayla Wycliffe.

Photo credit: Chris Sexton Photography.

Photo credit: Chris Sexton Photography.

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THE DREAM OF SUBDIVIDING Anna Bensemann, Senior Planner, Baseline Group.

Subdivision is often depicted as being an effective way to maximise the value of your land.

While there is little doubt your land is worth more held in two titles rather than one, what most first-time developers don't realise is the costs or number of professionals and Council departments involved.

A simple subdivision will include planning, surveying, engineering and legal professionals, along with construction experts, plumbers and electricians. In addition, a subdivision of land involves the Council's Planning team, Assets and Services team, and Roading team. Finally, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) are involved to issue the new titles.

At each stage of development, these various parties have to provide each other with information to allow the whole development to progress. If one party is delayed for any reason, it can have a knock-on effect for the rest of the development.

Creating delays and frustrations, particularly when Covid and isolation periods are prevalent.

There are some key stages for subdivision, the first of which

is determining what section sizes you can achieve and where you can obtain services for water, sewer, stormwater, telecommunications and power, as well as where access from the road network will be. Surveyors, planners, Council staff, and power and telecommunication providers all have input into this stage.

Then an application for a resource consent can be prepared and lodged by your planning team and processed by Council staff. Once approved there will be several conditions that have to be completed to the Council’s satisfaction, such as installing services and access and completing the legal survey of the new section, including putting in the pegs on your property.

In order to meet these conditions, an engineer is often required to provide design details for the installation of services to make sure everything flows in the correct direction.

A building consent approval from Council is often required to install services into their network or for the effluent to a septic tank system.

Once services are installed, appropriate evidence of the

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installed services (as-built plans) needs to be provided to Council and approved, before the legal professional and the surveyor submit everything to LINZ for the issuing of titles. It is the title to the land which is sold and purchased, meaning you cannot complete the sale of a section until these titles have been issued.

Given time delays in recent years and the need to coordinate between so many professionals and tradespeople, a full resource consent process can take twelve months or more. So, while the dream of subdividing your land and having additional wealth is appealing for the current market, it is important to realise the process that your surveying and planning professionals undertake to achieve your titles takes time and coordination.

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SPRING & SNOWDROPS The heritage garden at Terrace Station has evolved over the years into a less formal country garden from its original Victorian design. Sir John Hall, an early landowner, is remembered for his role as a parliamentary advocate for the Votes for Women Campaign and a descendant still lives there today.

Terrace Station is holding its first Spring Open Day this Sunday, August 7th, from 11am till 3pm. Snowdrops transform the woodlands and gardens this

month, followed by other spring bulbs and woodland plants from September to November. There are many massive ancient trees in the Big Walkway, including sequoias and oaks. Acer maples, linden limes, holm oaks and cedars can be seen in the homestead gardens.

The renovated summer house, the Hutch, displays historic gardening and farming tools, along with some 19th century domestic items, some of which cause lively debate as to their original uses.

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Children will receive printed suggestions for finding botanical items in the woodlands and gardens. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in a sheltered corner. In the event of cool weather, a welcoming brazier will ensure toasty hands.

There will also be woodland plants for sale. The $10 entry fee

goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, and children enter for free. Please note there is no Eftpos facility available.

Terrace Station will be signposted from the Hororata roundabout - please leave dogs at home. Masks are requested at the entry table and plant stall.

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in case of dubious weather and a change of date.

Snowdrop Sunday is special at Terrace Station, and the property is open for group visits on other days by appointment.

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As we hunker down during the winter months, food and drink takes on even more importance, and if you are looking for ideas of what to serve in your own kitchen - The Food Show returns to the Garden City this August 19th - 21st at Christchurch Arena and the team can’t wait to serve up a plate of inspiration, education and temptation!

Come ready to stock the pantry and try things you’d never even imagined existed from the 110 exhibitors heading to the show. From delicious chocolates, cheeses, ice cream, wagyu, dried fruits, chutneys, vegetables and wines, cookware, knife sharpeners, curry sauces and gin…. to name a few!

This will be a show particularly full of delicious treats from local artisans as well as morsels from foodies from all over the country.

The melting pot of New Zealand’s cooking talent will be on display in the NEFF Cooking Theatre and in addition to household names like Annabelle White and Michael Van de Elzen, you can pick up cooking tips from local legends such as Jax Hamilton, Simon Levy owner of INATI and Flip Grater from Grater Goods. Michael Dearth, a judge on MasterChef NZ, will also be presenting on Saturday.

The Wine and Cheese Masterclass brought to you by Villa Maria returns to take your taste buds on a journey with delicious Villa Maria wines matched with equally delicious Barrys Bay cheeses - at just $15 a ticket, it’s limited seating so get in quick because it will fill up fast.

Head to www.foodshow.co.nz to reserve your spot.

If all of that’s not enough to keep you busy, the Deli Collective has everything you need to create the platter of your dreams, check out the Artisan Village for the best in small-batch handcrafted goods and grab yet another bite to eat and a drink from the food trucks in Waitoa Beer Street Food Alley.

If you are on a health kick, the Ceres Organics Healthy Hub Kitchen is just the spot.

A new feature is coming to tempt those with a weakness for gin - for a $25 ticket, you can have access to a 45 minute guided gin tasting with the Juniper Collective at The Gin Garden. Showcasing five gins in a lovely garden setting at The Christchurch Food Show. Limited to twenty seats per session.

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Fullback Alister Collins received his 50 game tie from Co-Captain Harrison Groundwater.

Hamish Pauling, Hamish Inch, Tim Wright, Haigh Jebson and Will Wright, all of whose fathers played in the 1986 victorious Sheffield Team.

The following season saw Darfield finally get its chance, but in a Final played at Darfield saw a very determined Lincoln side beat the Don Gillanders lead, Darfield team.

Since 1987, Darfield has had an up and down run with sides being combined with Kirwee in 1993 and 94 (Central Malvern), and for a few years they couldn’t field a Division 1 team. Then in 2002, after a very strong under 19.5 team, along with an even stronger under 17 team coming, it was decided to re-enter a Division 1 team. The first couple of years saw some cricket-like scores against Darfield, but slowly they built.

In 2005, the team won the combined Competition (Ellesmere and Mid Canterbury) to win the PGG Cup. But they played Leeston at Darfield for the Coleman Shield and again fell agonisingly short. Since then, Darfield has tried five more times and lost every Final, coming very close in 2017 against old foes Southbridge.

On Saturday, July 30th, an extremely well-coached Darfield team took to the field at the Duck Pond for its eighth Coleman Shield Final, this time against Prebbleton.

Prebbleton took off with a very good start and lead 17-0 after 11 minutes. But slowly, Darfield came back into it helped by their level-headed Co-Captain Harrison Groundwater. With time running out and Darfield trailing 26-20, Toby Kars crossed the line to score at 79 minutes, to make a close 26-25.

The crowd was completely silent as Fullback, Alister Collins went to kick the successful conversion. to kick the two points. The final score was 27-26 to Darfield and the Club couldn’t have been prouder.

So, after 55 seasons, the Coleman Shield is finally in the hands of Darfield!

Club President and team member, Sheldon Reed commented that in was incredible feeling and he still wasn’t sure if it had sunk in, four days later.

“I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone that helped on the day, as well as during the season,” said Sheldon.

“I am beyond proud and it is a moment for the Club and community to cherish for years to come. There are a lot of people that even though they weren’t playing on the field, at the time, that this Shield belongs to as well,” concluded Sheldon.

SHEFFIELD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - Senior A 1986 Winners of E.C.R.S.U. Coleman Shield. Joint winner of Trusteebank Trophy Played 16 Won 14 Lost 2 Point for 313 Against 115

Back row: L. R. Golding, S. J. Smith, M Fanthom, D. N. Beatty, J. Wardlow, A. G. Marsh, T. G. Chapman Middle row: K. G. Pauling, N. H. Wright, H. M. J. Dods, A. J. Thorpe, J. R. Jebson, R. M. Cooper, D. A. Inch, K. Rowlands Front row: P. W. Jenkins (President), J. C. McIntosh, A. J. Jenkins (Coach), J. K. Jenkins (Vice-Captain), C. G. Ferguson (Captain), M. B. Elvy, M. H. Bull (Manager), J. P. Morrison, P. D. Kennedy (Club Captain) Absent: G. L. Jenkins

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Darfield Division 1 Team for the Shield Match: 1: Ben Alexander 2: Greg Dunshea 3: Colin Payne 4: Tim Wright 5: Sam Groundwater 6: Haigh Jebson 7: Joe Adams 8: Michael Brankin (CC) 9: Lance Meikle 10: Harrison Groundwater 11: Kieran Meikle 12: Jared Kars 13: Toby Kars 14: Sheldon Reed 15: Alister Collins 16: Tom Pa erson 17: Hamish Pauling 18: Blair McIlroy 19: Will Wright 20: Ged Roessink 21: Jeff Garland 22: Hamish Inch Coach: Mervyn Todd Manager: Sco Mitchell Manager: Hamish Redfern Trainer: Sam Francis Physio: Ma Bre kelly Other players in team: Daniel Baxter Jake Baxter Richard Catherwood Rhys Clatworthy Geoff Cridge Ferg Gunn Ryan Hughes Ben Kars Sco McIlroy Rick Pinny James Stanbury Simon Ward Bobby Wright

Patron and Life Member, John Creamer with the Shield.

Co-Captain, Harrison Groundwater.

Mul ple sets of brothers involved: Harrison & Sam Groundwater Ben, Jared & Toby Kars Blair & Sco McIlroy Kieran & Lance Meikle Tim & Will Wright Daniel & Jake Baxter

Alister Collins with President and team member, Sheldon Reed.

DARFIELD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - Senior Team 1987 Runners-Up Ellesmere Senior Competition

Congratulation to neighbouring Clubs for wining their respective Grades; West Melton - Division 3 Champions and Burnham, Dunsandel, Irwell - Colts Champions.

Back row: S. J. Gunn, R. Saunders, M. J. Nevin, M. B. Shipley, B. M. Crean, C. H. Ridgen, D. R. Hynam Middle row: E. L. Kars (President), C. F. Miller, A. J. Sheehan, P. M. Winter, M. A. Calcott, A. J. Lee (Coach), M. R. Perkins (Coach) Front row: B. J. McKay, M. A. Campbell, L. N. Hewitt, D. B. Gillanders (Captain), T. R. Ridgen (Vice-Captain), W. D. G. Brownlee, P. M. Lancaster, W. K. Rhind Absent: L. L. Munro, R. Hartnett

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The 29th annual Malvern Game Hunters compe on, held last weekend, saw a similar number of registra ons as the previous few years.

Approximately 200 hunters bagged a good number of large, impressive animals for the weigh-in, on Sunday at the Coalgate Tavern, which saw people from all over the South Island a ending.

Weights were similar in the boar and red stag sec ons compared to last year, but slightly down in the fallow stag, tahr and chamois sec ons.

The judges choice sec on was won by Heath Smith and second place went to Haylie Ha on who both had impressive animals.

The pig carrying sec on saw a great number of keen par cipants over all sec ons this year, which was fantas c.

President of the Club Jarrad Simpson was awarded the Mark Ranui Memorial Trophy, for the biggest boar weighed -in from a Malvern Game Hunters Club member.

“The commi ee would like to thank Steve and Ann Joy of Coalgate Tavern for their support, as well as all our sponsors who donated a ra of wonderful prizes, helping to make this one of the best hun ng compe ons around.

“We know things have been different the past two compe ons due to Covid-19, so we really appreciate all of those who chose to enter or sponsor our compe on.

Planning starts now for next year’s event, hope to see you there,” commented President Jarrad Simpson.

RESULTS MOST RABBITS/HARES:

HEAVIEST BOARS: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Heath Smith Robert Piercy Henry Pinfold Kyle Challis Ray O’Connell

AVERAGE BOAR WEIGHT: 1st Jarod Hazeldine Either Side: Tom Hazeldine Peter Va’a

RANDOM BOAR WEIGHT: Jacinda Tibble

74.5kg 72.5kg 68.5kg 64.0kg 62.0kg 48.6kg 47.8kg 49.4kg 41.8kg

HEAVIEST RED STAG: 1st

2nd 3rd

Ray O’Connell Brent Findlay Struan Mehrtens

132.5kg 115.0kg 114.5kg

RANDOM RED STAG: Joe Searle

HEAVIEST FALLOW STAG: 1st Kyle Challis 2nd Cody Corson 3rd Paul McDonald

RANDOM FELLOW STAG: Cody Corson

HEAVIEST TAHR: 1st

97.0kg 66.0kg 52.0kg 51.0kg 52.0kg

Terry Richards 2nd Haylie Hatton 3rd Jayden Richards

53.5kg 51.5kg 46.6kg

1st Jade McKay 2nd Blair Manson

22.6kg 18.0kg

HEAVIEST CHAMOIS: DOUGLAS SCORE - TUSKS: 1st Ray O’Connell 2nd Jared Hazeldine

7 6 /8 7 2 /8

DOUGLAS SCORE - RED STAG: 1st Heath Smith 2nd Ray O’Connell 3rd Jay Pukepuke

2357/8 228 1/8 224

DOUGLAS SCORE - FALLOW STAG: 1st Paul McDonald 2nd Kyle Challis 3rd Angus Johnson

185 3/8 183 176 5/8

DOUGLAS SCORE - TAHR: 1st Haylie Hatton 2nd Terry Richards 3rd Josh Hatton

42 40 382/8

DOUGLAS SCORE - CHAMOIS: 1st Jade McKay 2nd Blair Manson

JUDGES CHOICE OVERALL: Ella-Rose HaƩon was the proud winner of the ride-on tractor spot prize.

Jarrad Simpson was awarded the Mark Ranui Memorial Trophy for the biggest boar weighed in for the competition, by a Malvern Game Hunters Club member.

262/8 234/8

1st Heath Smith 2nd Haylie Hatton

Kerry Jarvis was the winner of the Dogbox Spot Prize, valued at $1,800 and sponsored by Silverline.

1st

Charlie Millar

16

MOST POSSUMS: 1st

Andrew Bell

20

1st Dave Neal 2nd Hamish Lea

47 31

1st

4.2kg

MOST MAGPIES: HEAVIEST HARE U16: Charlie Millar

HEAVIEST POSSUM U16: 1st

Maia Daly

4.42kg

Jaydah Courtier 2nd Kane McKay rd 3 Kade Scadden

61.5kg

55.5kg 39.6kg

1st

16kg

HEAVIEST BOAR U16: 1st

HEAVIEST WALLABY: Isaac Pokaihau-Rogers

PIG CARRYING:

Men’s Pig Carrying: 1st Nate 2nd Tom 3rd Brad Women’s Pig Carrying: 1st Paige Hunter 2nd Caitlin Thistoll 3rd Sarah Rutene

33.9secs 35.53ecs 43.35secs 36.54secs 40.17secs 40.42secs

U16 Carrying: 1st Josh Isherwood U14 Carrying: 1st Colt D’Ath 2nd Tom Brown 3rd Aden Goodfellow U12 Carrying: 1st Chev Roxbrough 2nd Chase D’Ath 3rd Lochlyn Abrahams U10 Carrying: 1st Archie Butler 2nd Jaimeson Harrison 3rd Charlie Cowan U 8 Carrying: 1st Carter Rait 2nd Max Cowan 3rd Isaac Bell U 6 Carrying: 1st Arabella Miller 2nd Addi Lang 3rd Lucy McIndoe

49.39secs 31.28secs 31.56secs 34.30secs 41.50secs 42.97secs 45.88secs 31.26secs 33.15secs 34.20secs 35.81secs 36.83secs 38.00secs 63.00secs 66.00secs 75.00secs

MARK RANUI MEMORIAL TROPHY: (Biggest Boar from a Club member) Jarrad Simpson.

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HANDY LANDYS Handy Landys is a Club at Lincoln University that started after the Kaikoura earthquakes, as many farmers needed a hand to deal with the level of destruction that was present.

From there, this group has grown from strength to strength.

The purpose of the Club is to support the agricultural industry that members are passionate about. They help farmers and rural people in any way that they can, including but not limited to cleaning up fences, tidying up trees and helping with flood or damage related issues.

Currently, the group have a membership of approximately thirty active members from all

walks of life, studying different degrees.

However, many members are studying agriculture and are keen to meet more people within the industry by volunteering.

They love talking to the farmers and making great connections, and by volunteering they learn about the ups and downs of farming.

The Club worked alongside the Student Volunteer Army with the 2021 flood clean-up around Canterbury, which included five trips helping about eight farmers.

In April 2022, they helped pick an apple crop as a farmer could not find enough pickers, which

enabled the farmer to get his crop away before it spoilt.

If you, or someone you know, needs a hand send the Club an email so they can see if there is a way they can help!

To contact the group email: handylandys18@gmail.com or send them a message on Facebook.

MOBILE SEED CLEANING SERVICE

On farm seed dressing & treating.

For all your dressing & scalping needs phone Jeff on

027 653 7969

Chemicals supplied on request

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We can provide tailored packages for projects of all sizes.

Excavation work through to finished foundations, patios, driveways and drainage.

Call in and see us at our new office,

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Some of the group who help picked apples in Timaru.

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TM DANCE WORLD SUCCESSES

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Over the recent school holidays, several students from TM Dance World (TMDW) competed in the annual Christchurch Ballet Society Competitions, held at Riccarton High School. The girls had some fabulous results performing in solos, duos and team events.

A very special mention goes to Eden Whelan, who was presented with a special award at the end of the Competition from the Judge for the Most Promising Dancer 12 years and under! Eden is a part of the TMDW Elementary School Programme, which sees her train in Jazz, Ballet, Acrobatics, Performance, Contemporary and Stretch Leap and Turn classes weekly.

Over Queens Birthday weekend, the studio also danced in the New Zealand Dance Awards (NZDA). As this was the NZDA ten year celebration, the competition ran for over a week at the brand new Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Getting to dance in such a flash, world-class venue was very exciting for everyone, not to mention performing on the stage, which was eighteen metres long! This was also quite a challenge! Our Intermediate Performance Team did particularly well, placing seventh overall in their Lyrical team called ‘A Team’ and also tenth overall for their Contemporary Team ‘Run Boy Run’.

The studio is now working hard leading up to their annual examinations, and then we are excited to head to Marlborough for the annual Blenheim dance competitions!

We are super proud of all the TM Dancers doing so well.

Highlight results below: Christchurch Ballet Society Competition: Danica Harris: 3rd Novice Jazz Under 10 Eliza McIntyre: 3rd Novice Lyrical 12 & Under 14 Eden Whelan: 3rd Novice Lyrical Under 12 Blakely Bruce-Sheppard: 3rd Novice Jazz Solo 14 & over Georgie Prosser: 1st Novice Lyrical 14 & over Millie McDrury: 2nd Novice Jazz 10 & Under 12 Eden Whelan: 2nd Open Jazz 10 & Under 12, Most Promising Dancer 12 and under Brianna Riddle: 2nd Open Hip Hop, 2nd Open Lyrical, 3rd Open Jazz 10 & Under 12 Open Contemporary Team (RIVER): 2nd Junior Jazz Team (I need a Hero): VHC Open Lyrical Team (Love on the Brain): VHC Open Hip Hop Team (Mic Drop): VHC. Releve Dance Competition: Millie McDury: 2nd Jazz Solo Isabella Rodgers: 1st Hip Hop Solo Lily Payton, Jaida Banks, Neve Molloy: 1st Jazz Trio Junior Performance Team (Holding out for a Hero): 3rd Evolution Dance Competition:

Brianna Riddle: 2nd Contemporary Solo, in the Restricted Open and this was also a highest scoring act which placed her in the top 10, for 10 11 years, 2nd Restricted Lyrical, 2nd Open Hip Hop Brianna Riddle and Rubie Leech: 2nd Jazz Duo Rubie Leech: 3rd Jazz Solo Danica Harris: 2nd Jazz Solo Emily O'Reilly: 3rd Lyrical Solo.

CDTDA Competition: Georgie Prosser: 1st Student Chorography, 2nd Contemporary Solo Rubie Leech: 1st Musical Theatre Eden Whelan: 3rd Lyrical Solo Isabella Rodgers: 2nd Hip Hop Solo Intermediate Performance Team (Run Boy Run): 2nd Intermediate Performance Team (Beggin): 3rd.

Releve Dance Competition: Eliza McIntyre: 1st Novice Contemporary Brianna Riddle: 1st Novice Contemporary.

Tara McKeown, Director, TM Dance World.

Brianna Riddle with her numerous awards.

Our Rolleston team can provide no obligation free quotes across the Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts for all your Civil needs.

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Most Promising Dancer, Eden Whelan.

Friday 5th August 2022

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AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING

MINIATURE RIFLE UPDATE

Ploughing, Cultivating, Direct Drilling & Topping Phone: Darryl Bell 027 427 1582 or 3181 252

Our Services: PLOUGHING CULTIVATION DISCING DRILLING DIRECT DRILLING Ph 027 319 9929

• • • • •

L-R: Charles Ellis, Michael Oakley, Graeme Oakley (Manager), David Barnhill, Liam Barnhill, John Wilson, Paul Still, Regan Dalley, Blake Tamehana, Nick Oakley Sarah Kennedy and Karl Ridgen.

The Malvern Miniature Rifle Association had its first team attend the Andrews and Faulkner Shield Competition last weekend, at the Waitaki Community Recreational Centre, Oamaru. While the result may have been at the opposite end of the table to the winners, the team had a most enjoyable weekend.

The eight shooters who experienced the event have gained some good experience for future. Scores can be found on the Malvern Miniature Rifle Club’s Facebook page.

The Andrews and Faulkner Shield is the South Island Association Teams championship with seventeen associations represented, making up twenty

eight teams and over 250 competitors from all around the South Island involved.

Congratulations to locals, John and Ryan Booth, who were part of the winning Christchurch team. We now look forward to the remainder of the season and the National Indoor Championships this weekend.

Ph: 03 318 8113

• • •

Get in touch to discuss your needs for the upcoming season Operating 24m boom No job too big or small, all areas covered

Regan Dalley.

SERVICING  WOF'S TYRES  DIAGNOSTICS BRAKES & SUSPENSION 15 South Terrace, Darfield

For all your spraying requirements

Ph Murray 021 0297 6064 EMAIL US FOR ANY

PRINTING REQUIREMENTS!

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NEW: Paddock to Plate Service Mobile slaughterman available!

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PROCESSING SERVICE For fast efficient service, please call us to book your slaughter and processing!

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Ploughing

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Drilling

Mowing

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

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Friday 5th August 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

West Melton Tennis Club

RIFLE RESULTS Malvern Miniature Rifle Association Season Aggregate 2022 Week 16

Thursday 18th August, 10am - 12noon Tuesday 16th August 2022, 7:30pm

Tennis Clubrooms - West Melton Domain ALL WELCOME!

At Darfield Baptist Church

Come and join a friendly bunch of locals who gather for a chat while learning a simple craft each fortnight, or bring your own project.

$2.00 donation covers costs (Most equipment is supplied)

Phone Kass 021 051 5606 DARFIELD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

AUGUST 12th 7:15pm

DARFIELD REC CENTRE $100 per team of 5 max.

Team numbers are limited so get in fast to secure your spot!

GREAT PRIZES | RAFFLES SUPPER | CASH/EFTPOS BAR For cket sales please refer to our facebook page or contact Sarah 020 4011 1052 ROAR

Season Average

Master Grade > 97.75 John Wilson 99.4 97.00 A Grade 96.5 - 97.74 Regan Dalley 100.7 97.50 Piper Benbow 99.7 97.50 Nick Oakley 96.3 96.00 Charlie Ellis 93.1 96.33 B Grade 94.00 - 96.49 Paul Still 96.3 95.84 Craig Benbow 96.1 94.29 Barry Hill 90.3 92.79 Karl Ridgen 98.4 95.83 Mike Oakley 97.4 94.50 C Grade 90.00 - 93.99 Liam Barnhill 93.4 93.71 Blake Woolley 97.4 92.50 Bruce Wilson 92.2 91.92 Brodie Mangels 95.5 91.00 Matt Pearce 96.2 93.11 Sarah Kennedy 96.2 93.40 Seth Wright 95.4 91.27 D Grade < 90.00 Felix Jennings 90.2 89.42 Jayden Hugh 92.0 87.17 Hamish Kershaw 92.2 84.83 Zak Kershaw 85.0 84.54 Lexi ThompsonHall 90.1 90.71 Bench Rest - A Grade > 97.5 Graeme Oakley 96.4 98.27 Wayne Stott 96.4 97.00 Bench Rest - B Grade < 97.5 Glen Hitchcock 99.5 97.00 Steve Mildenhall 93.2 96.71 Rodger Hughes 98.6 95.21 Jayden Hitchcock 100.7 95.21 For further information visit their Facebook page: Malvern Miniature Rifle Association.

GOLF RESULTS

GREENDALE GOLF Results 30th July 2022 STABLEFORD 1st: S Hygate 38 2nd: S. Johnstone37 3rd: D Hamilton35 4th: G. Hessey 34 5th: J Bowden 33 6th: S Lloyd 32 Nearest Pins: #13: B Sampson #17: L Giles Men’s Longest Drive: S Hygate Ladies Longest Drive: C Banks Ladies Longest Putt: C Banks Longest Putt: S Lloyd Two’s: D Rutter, A Hayward

Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera Darfield High School

A Year 7 to 13 School

ELIZABETH RICHARDS SCHOLARSHIPS The school invites applica ons from present and past students, who have a ended the school for at least three years, and wish to a end Lincoln University to study agricultural subjects.

Applica on forms and full criteria are available at: www.darfield.school.nz Applica ons close on Friday 26 August 2022 and interviews will be therea er. Recipients will be announced at Senior Prizegiving on 1 December.

Current recipients should also apply if further funding is required.

Principal’s Secretary Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera | Darfield High School McLaughlins Road PO Box 5, DARFIELD 7541 Ph: 03 318 8411 Fax: 03 318 8543 email: admin@darfield.school.nz

8th July - 12th Aug 15th July- 12th Aug 29th July - 25th Aug 5-7 & 10-13 Aug 6th Aug 6th-7th Aug 7th Aug 7th Aug 7th Aug 8th Aug 12th Aug 13th & 14th Aug 16th Aug 16th Aug 16th Aug 18th Aug 18th Aug 19th Aug 26th Aug 1st Sept 7th Sept 7th Sept 15th Oct

7:30pm

10am 9am 10am 11am 7pm 7:15pm 2:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 10am 7:30pm 2:30pm 4pm 4pm 1pm

Euchre Evenings (over 6 Friday’s) Kirwee Bowling Club Selwyn Local Elections 2022 Nominations Open On Our Doorstep Art Exhibition Te Huanui Gallery, Darfield Kirwee Players - Singin’ In The Rain Kirwee Community Hall KRFC Prizegiving Riccarton Racecourse Methven Craft Fair Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Great Oxford Garage Sale Trail Oxford Darfield Gun Club 2022 AGM Darfield Shooting Centre Snowdrop Sunday Open Garden Terrace Station, Hororata Darfield Cricket Club AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms DRFC Quiz Night (now POSTPONED - new date TBC) Darfield Recreation Centre Selwyn High Schools’ Waste Art Exhibition Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston Explore Sheffield School Sheffield School West Melton Tennis Club AGM West Melton Domain Darfield Tennis Club AGM Darfield Tennis Clubrooms Craft ‘n’ Cuppa Group Darfield Baptist Church Malvern Community Patrol AGM Darfield Recreation Centre Malvern Community Vehicle Trust AGM Darfield Library Elizabeth Richards Scholarship Applications close Applications for the Malvern Farmers’ Vet Club Grants close today Glentunnel School - Board Parent Election Voting closes Sheffield School - Board Parent Election Nominations close NZDA - 50 Years Jubilee Darfield Shooting Centre

Friday 5th August 2022 ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with your accounts?

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.

AUTOMOTIVE DARFIELD Automotive. Service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri. Your one-stop auto shop! Phone 03 318 8113.

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CATTERY BASED IN OXFORD Run solely for the comfort & convenience of the cats!

Pick-up & delivery available.

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

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

CARPET NEED carpet? Go local!

Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years DRIVEWAYS servicing this area. In LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, home sample service, also yards and dairy lanes our repairs and installations. speciality. Screened rottenPlease phone Alan Roberts rock, it’s local and lasts 021 227 2080. be t t e r . Pl e a s e p ho ne Springfield Quarry on CATTERY 318 4132.

CATS on Courtenay Boutique Boarding 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’

CHIMNEY CLEANING CARRS Chimney Cleaning.

Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please 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. Please phone us on 021 939 113.

GARDENING

CATTERY

GARDENING, handyman. All jobs GRAZING available for 250 beef/ considered. Please phone dairy cattle from September 1st. Based in Glenroy. Please 021 2070532. phone 027 520 4712.

GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic HAIR DRESSER hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane WALK-IN haircuts with Vetty.

Gold Card Specials. At the 027 467 6613.

Darfield Hair Boutique.

HEALTH

HEALTH

HEDGE TRIMMING

HEDGE TRIMMING

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST 2022 At 10:30am

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

LUCERNE hay - top quality conventional bales. Please phone 03 318 1742.

SMALL bales of hay suitable for cattle only. Phone 021 046 9003 (after 5pm).

RAMS x 2. Suffolk cross hogget and the other 4 tooth. $100 each. Please phone 318 7374 or txt 027 860 8618.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

FOR SALE

GRAZING

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

Winter Special!

6m3 mature pine $480.00

Delivery charges may apply.

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

COAL

FOR SALE Phone 318 1530 FOR HIRE

at 5m or less • Branch size up to 50mm • Cutter drops material to side of hedge.

PAINTING & DECORATING

E pos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300

FOR HIRE

FREE QUOTES! BASED IN DARFIELD

CLEANING

rghtrimming@gmail.com www.rghtrimming.co.nz RGH Trimming

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

021 125 1613 FULLY INSURED

PAINTING & DECORATING

‘For

all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway

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

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

A division of Tree Snip (2019) Ltd

ANDY WAGHORN 027 686 8004

ROOF & property services. 2 storey work! Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting.

All roof & spouting types.

Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980.

Supplying wood for this Winter!

TRY THE HOT MIX!

Specialising in under pivot/gorse & all general trimming

ROOF MAINTENANCE

R K FIREWOOD Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

Hedges great & small

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services!

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

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0800 90 1226 www.3plestar.nz

• Carpet Cleaning • Window Cleaning • Regular Commercial Cleaning

CONTAINERS • SPA POOLS • FRAME & TRUSS SEPTIC TANKS • MACHINERY • IRRIGATION GENERAL CARTAGE • CLASS 2 PILOTING

Phone Craig Flowers

‘Proud to be local!’

(Owner/Operator)

0800 764 748 or 027 222 1632

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

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

Friday 5th August 2022

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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.

SERVICES

Looking for

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

RELIEF MILKER / TRACTOR DRIVER Flexible roster and good remuneration.

Preferably with experience but full training available.

The farm is located in Dunsandel.

WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY!

JOB FAIR - HEB CONSTRUCTION

Call Rini on

Saturday 13 August between 9am & 4pm at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub

MOBILE SHEEP

SHEARING Drenching Foot Trimming Crutching General Animal Welfare Advice.

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

• • • •

021 204 1274 TENANCY RURAL Tenancy Inspections & Property Maintenance.

Contact Rebecca, by phone 027 313 2270, or email rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz SITUATION VACANT

Hours of work: casual.

All enquiries are welcome!

Phone Westmar 318 8206.

Working with the elderly and those with disabilities, the hours are flexible and are ideal for someone: • with children • returning to work • who wants additional hours • wants to semi-retire

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

SHEEP SHEARING

CAREGIVER / HOUSE KEEPER

Part time Physiotherapist & Dietitian Wanted in Spreydon

SHELTERBELTS!

027 451 7300

SITUATION VACANT

Contact G. Carlos - 027 368 4084

LARGE TREE

Clean & tidy workers.

Fully qualified crew for the job!

SITUATION VACANT

We are hiring for our new Road Maintenance Contracts in Christchurch, come and meet with us around a coffee!

If you or someone you know may be interested contact Shonagh ph: 03 377 5280 | email: admin@tpl.nz

Gardener

We have exciting job vacancies available for: • Drivers/Operators • Labourers • STMS & Traffic Controllers • Forepersons.

Do you enjoy working outside and want to contribute making our roads safer for the community?

Do want to work for a company where you feel valued, respected and able to speak your mind openly?

We have a job for you! We offer great training opportunities and lots of benefits for all our employees.

Address: Ngā Puna Wai - Augustine Drive, Wigram, Christchurch 8025 For more information, call or text Sophie on 022 014 1751

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL Te Pou, Tī Kuka

PART TIME BUS DRIVER POSITION

Delivery Driver - Yard Person Due to a staff member retiring a position has become available at our Darfield Yard.

This position will include delivery of our firewood and landscape products, general yard duties and a high standard of customer service.

Physical fitness is a must and a pre-employment medical will also be required.

To apply for this position the applicant will hold a Class 2 licence with WTR endorsement, Class 4 & 5 would be an advantage.

Applicants will have NZ residency or on a valid NZ work visa.

To apply please email office@birchfieldenergy.co.nz or pop into our yard for an application form.

Permanent Part time (starts 5th September 2022, or by negotiation) We seek a Bus Driver to join our wonderful rural school.

We are situated 45 minutes West of Christchurch at the foothills to the Alps.

This role will require: • Relates well to others • Works effectively both collaboratively and independently • Is willing to take on extra shifts. This is a job share position.

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and police vetting • Reliable, turn up to work consistently and on time.

• Has a P Endorsement – preferred but not essential. We are able to offer full training for the right applicant.

The hours required are 22 hours per fortnight. Please supply a short cover letter stating relevant experience, work history and the name and contact details of two referees.

Applications close on Thursday 11 August 2022 at 5pm.

For further information, please contact the school office: office@springfield.school.nz

Friday 5th August 2022 SITUATION VACANT

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SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

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Forklift Operators & Manufacturing Positions Available

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Contract Window Cleaning

M: 021 818 816

LOCATED IN HORORATA We buy: • Dead cars • End of life cars • Scrap cars • Old farm vehicles

027 484 8121 WINDOW REPAIRS

INTERIOR PLASTERING Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003

www.hunterglass.co.nz TRADES

Wilf on 022 044 0654

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 • • • • • •

0800 752 400

plainspgd@gmail.com TRADES

Skim Coating Repairs/Renos Earthquake Repair Work

Ph Cory 022 540 4975

‘Friendly & experienced professional service!’

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

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

Phone

COUNTRY TOUCH

Darryl on 027 316 9968

roofs, footpaths & driveways.

CASH PAID

TRADES

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

Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating:

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

Commercial  Residen al Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning

DARFIELD BASED

Friday 5th August 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 Computers • Virus Removal Laptops • Problem Upgrades Solving Software

Closed Saturdays

Jon Lawrence

ACER 515 • 15.6" FHD Display • Core i7-1165G7,

8GB DDR4 RAM

$1,655 Incl GST

Tiler & Registered Water Proofer Look me up on

• 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD • Nvidia GeForce MX350 • 1xUSB2.0, 2xUSB3.2,

www.mytradesman.co.nz

or phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637

1xUSB3.2 (Gen 1) Type C, 1xHDMI, 1xRJ45 • 802.11ax Wifi malcomputers02@gmail.com • Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Ph: 03 318 3699 Mob: 027 688 9103

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

e: bowentiling@gmail.com

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

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD • 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

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)

Phone: 03 980 4979

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CONTACT MANDY JOHNSTON (MRS J)

03 318 1552  027 337 8819 

1362 Courtenay Road, Kirwee www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/darfield or find Kip McGrath Darfield on Facebook

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