ISSUE 1,049 - FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 2022

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Honey Winners

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Malvern Farmers’ Vet Club

3

Country Legend John Grenell

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Just Magical

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Illegal Parking Crackdown

5

New Team Member

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Tourism Site Upgrade

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RTL - Be Prepared For The Wind

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Hororata Cross Country Course

8

Letters To The Editor

9

Darfield Gun Club

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Kirwee Rugby Prizegiving

10

NZCAF Winner

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Darfield Rugby Prizegiving Public Notices

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Golf Results

12

Save The Date

12

MCB - Monthly Meeting

12

Classifieds

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Trades

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Email Column

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The innovators and heroes of New Zealand’s Arable Industry were recognised at the New Zealand’s Arable Awards on August 4th, at Te Pae, Christchurch.

Federated Farmers, the Foundation of Arable Research, United Wheat Growers and the Grain and Seed Trade Association worked together to make the Awards a showcase of the sector’s people and products, recognising, celebrating and rewarding excellence.

Finalists in each of the nine categories (Grower of the Year Maize, Grower of the Year Grain, Grower of the Year - Small Seed, Agronomist of the Year, Environmental and Sustainability Award, Emerging Talent Award, Arable Food Champion,

Innovation Award and Arable Farmer of the Year), were selected by independent judges for the 2022 Awards.

Local Lauren Beattie was the winner of the Emerging Talent Award.

“I was nominated by my employer, Townsend Seeds International Ltd, where I stepped into the role of Research Manager two years ago. We conduct a highly intensive pea trial each year in partnership with American company Crites Seeds Inc., and this year we will be expanding into bean trials also. The trial is full of new genetics and varieties, targeting the process pea industry. We have a purpose built lab where we look at starch and sugar levels in peas; we

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believe we are the only company in New Zealand doing this testing on peas,” commented Lauren.

“The inaugural Awards at Te Pae were fantastic, bringing around 400 industry people together.

TV personality and radio host Hamish McKay was the MC for the night. I was extremely proud to win the Emerging Talent Award and to be recognised amongst so many industry greats. Although it was an individual Award, the work I do wouldn’t happen without the

team at Townsends, and I am very thankful to them for the opportunities I have received in my career,” Lauren concluded.

In the United Wheat Growers section, local business Redmond Ag Farming, owned by Kathy Redmond and represented

by James Scollay (Darfield) and Scott Redmond (Kirwee), were runners-up in the Premium Milling Wheat section with their Reliante variety. This category was won by ex-local Kyle Gray and his business partner Geoff Maw from Rakaia.

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Todd from Ballance (Award Sponsor), Lauren and her husband Mark Beattie.

If you know of something newsworthy, we’d like to know too!

Photo credit: Federated Farmers.

Winter Donation Drive Saturday 13th August 2022

2pm - 5pm, at Darfield Life Church (17 North Terrace, Darfield) Free goods, no questions asked!

COURTENAY PAPAROA PLOUGHING ASSN Katelyn Inch (born and raised in Oxford) has recently won a Bronze Medal at the Commonwealth Games in the Lawn Bowls Women’s Pairs with teammate Selina Goddard. The duo won their match against the Malaysian team.

Katelyn also competed in the Lawn Bowls Women's Singles at the Games.

Above: Selina Goddard and Katelyn Inch with their medals.

ANNUAL MATCH Sunday 14th August 2022 10:30am - 2:30pm, Highfield / Hoskyns Road corner.

Contact Jeff Cridge 027 653 7969 for further information.

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HONEY WINNERS Coalgate Honey Co is a small family business based in Coalgate, run by Simon and Sarah Aarts. “Beekeeping has been in the family for four generations, so it is nice to carry on the family tradition,” commented Simon. Coalgate Honey Co sells a range of honey and beeswax products which can be found on their website.

In June, Apiculture NZ held their annual Conference and Trade Exhibition in Christchurch, at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. This year was Coalgate Honey Co's second year entering the Honey Competition, and like always the Competition was hotly contested with honey entries from all over the country.

The popularity of the Honey Competition has grown so much, that now the honey is judged before the Conference to allow them enough time to judge all the entries.

“It was again pleasing to be among the businesses that

Proud award winner Simon with his children Maddison and Toby. received medals. We received a to continually produce quality Silver medal for our raw liquid honey,” Simon concluded. honey in the liquid/clear honey To find out further information medium section and a Bronze about Coalgate Honey Co’s medal for high country creamed products visit: honey, in the creamed honey www.coalgatehoneyco.nz light section. It was the second year in a row our creamed honey has placed in the top three, which was awesome and shows we are producing a consistently quality product. We would like to thank our landowners who continue to allow us access to their pristine land and the ability

TERRACE STATION

Although Snowdrop Sunday was postponed until August 14th, the planned day dawned so warm and calm that organisers decided not to close the gates to visitors. A small number enjoyed their brief time around the gardens until the southerly hit early in the afternoon.

The rain that has brought despair to many is just what the snowdrops and hellebores love, and have responded accordingly.

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MALVERN FARMERS’ VET CLUB The Malvern Farmers’ Veterinary Club operated for sixty six years in the district. In 2017, consultations and two special general meetings were held by the executive to discuss the Clubs future. It still retained its incorporated society tax-free status, however, outdated Club rules plus a declining and inaccurate membership list due to retirement, etc, meant its future was uncertain. However, being asset rich, legally the Club could not wind up and distribute its assets.

This consultation led to the establishment of the Malvern Farmers’ Veterinary Club Charitable Trust on the 31st of July 2018, operated by seven Trustees. With the original objective of providing a vet service to the district well and truly met, it was proposed that surplus funds be distributed for the benefit of the rural

community. The Trust deed • The advancement of family, proposes discretion within the social and community welfare district to distribute funds • The provision of financial and based on social, education other support for specific and voluntary organisations community projects applications.

• The strengthening of The Trust manages a portfolio of community and voluntary rental properties, including two organisations veterinary practices, Darfield • The provision of financial and and Oxford. The proceeds are other support in anticipation distributed by way of grants of or in response to for the benefit of the rural emergencies or adverse events community within the Trust's • The enhancement and geographical boundaries of retention of essential services.

Malvern and Oxford. The Previous grants paid out: majority of grants are under Proportion towards: $5,000, and the Trustees favour • 2x Malvern Community projects to which funds are District Nurse vehicles specifically targeted, however, • Malvern Vehicle Trust vehicle from time to time, the Trust may • Oxford Medical Centre also make larger grants at the • Oxford District Nurses vehicle discretion of the Trustees.

• Greendale Arboretum The charitable purposes for • Darfield High School. which the Trust may make See advertisement in this grants available include: issue for further details.

• The relief of poverty • The advancement of education

COUNTRY LEGEND JOHN GRENELL One of New Zealand's best known country singers, John Grenell, passed away peacefully on July 27th, aged 78, after suffering a heart attack.

He was born in Ranfurly in 1944 and was raised as John Hore on a farm at Kyeburn. John changed his surname from Hore (his stepfather’s name) back to his family name, Grenell, in 1982.

John’s music has inspired and moved thousands of people over the decades. His first national success was on ‘Have a Shot’, a television contest in 1959. John’s first album was produced in 1963, and had sold 100,000 recordings by the age of 19.

John took a break during the seventies and eighties to help build a trail ride tourist business in Queenstown, as well as breeding horses and raising a family in the Canterbury foothills. He then made a music

John Denver Grenell.

19th July 1944 - 27th July 2022.

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.

To apply for grants or for more information on the application process please visit: mfvc.org.nz All applications to be received by the 20th September.

50 Years Jubilee 1972 - 2022 All current and past member's welcome.

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comeback in 1990 with the event were able to stream it Darfield Shooting Centre. well-known song, ‘Welcome to online.

Activities from 1pm. Dinner & speeches from 6pm. our World’.

To view the memorial $25 per person.

John and his family created and service visit: Enquiries to Graham Williams 021 062 2788 ran the influential Whitecliffs www.twitch.tv/oakleygrenell Music Festival on their farm for twelve years (until 1995).

His children Oakley, Redford, Amiria and Denver have all become well-known musicians.

He won many awards, including ‘Country Vocalist of the Year’ and ‘Country Record of the Year’. He also toured with Jim Reeves • Nuts • PTO shafts & parts tributes shows and Country • Bolts • Gear boxes Legends tours, until he suffered • Spanners • Belts & drum bars for a stroke in 2009. John spent his latter years in Darfield at • Chain older combines Westmar Senior Care Centre.

• Belts • Power harrow tynes A public memorial was held • Oil • Roller rings for John on August 6th at • Screen wash • Plough parts the James Hay Theatre, • De-icer • Fingers Otautahi Christchurch Town Hall.

• Anit-freeze • Sections for windrower Approximately 500 friends, • Lights & combine family and fans of all ages • Shovels • N.H. combine knives attended the celebration of John’s life.

• Gloves & knife heads The line up included The Grenell • Wet weather clothes • Many now obsolete Family, Suzanne Prentice, Eddie • Domestos N.H. combine parts Low, Mel Parsons, Jess Shanks, • Fuel transfer pumps • And HEAPS of other Graham Wardrop, Holly stuff!

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JUST MAGICAL Kirwee Players 'Singin 'in the Rain’, is a nostalgic trip to a time of slapstick comedy and big song and dance numbers. Directed by Ex-Darfield High pupil, Kelsea NelsonCummins in her debut adult show, she enlisted the talents of local farmer and theatre aficionado, Don Gillanders, to bring the rain to the stage.

This technical show has seen many firsts for Kirwee Players, including the use of radio mics for the leads. Trying to sing above the noise of the tap dancing needed a boost, so they were lucky to be able to borrow some from Centrestage, as well as some costumes from North Canterbury.

The Opening Night Gala saw many of the theatre goers dressing up in their finest 1920’s outfits and mingling with the cast and crew after the show.

Linda Burr of Darfield said, “it was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. A very well cast

show”. Terry Richardson of West Melton was so enthralled and encourages people to “come along and lose yourself in the magic of the show.”

Ray and Jean Salisbury (who both appeared in the very first Kirwee Players show in 1977) said, “the show was wonderful and brought back many memories.”

Sue Eason (a previous musical director) said, “it was a stunningly polished show with

amazing dancing and singing. A total must see!”

Jeremy and Izzy Tocker and Suzannah Bugden felt the show was stunning. Jeremy said, “the only time I frowned was to rest my face from too much smiling.

There is never a dull moment”.

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Suzannah Bugden and Izzy and Jeremy Tocker absolutely loved the show.

Photo credit: Sam Aker.

Mark Darbyshire, Dervansh Patel and Ezra Sharp took the opportunity to have a photo with leading man Scott Christie (Don Lockwood). They were in agreement that the show was just charming and made them a bit teary eyed.

Photo credit: Sam Aker.

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ILLEGAL PARKING CRACKDOWN Stronger measures are now being taken to stop people parking on footpaths and berms across the Selwyn District, with council departments now determined to work together to make the footpaths safer.

It is illegal to obstruct a footpath, and parking on them has been an ongoing problem for the Council.

Regulatory Manager, Susan Atherton said, “the safety of pedestrians is paramount.

Our footpaths should be unobstructed, and pedestrians using them should not have to walk around vehicles and onto roads. It really is dangerous. We would prefer not to issue any parking infringements, however,

where a safety issue is identified, we will now be handing out tickets.”

Illegal parking has also become a significant problem, according to School Road Safety Coordinator, Stephanie Hautler.

“We have noticed over the last couple of years that parking on footpaths is happening more and more. It’s a huge concern for vulnerable pedestrians, and in particular school children who can panic and make a bad decision when their usual route is blocked,” commented Stephanie.

Large vehicles and delivery trucks also cause damage to asphalt surfaces and utility

service covers.

Group Manager Infrastructure, Murray Washington comments, “footpaths should last up to twenty years, but are not designed to take heavy traffic.

This means their lives are significantly shortened when vehicles constantly drive on and over them.”

Building Manager, Vanessa Mitchell said, “builders and their contractors need to keep an eye on what is happening.

Contractors should also check that temporary fencing feet do not overhang on the footpath and ensure deliveries are booked, so they don’t happen when kids are heading to and from school”.

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Simon grew up in Manawatu and spent his formative adult years employed in the dairy industry, managing dairy farms in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty,

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before returning to work for his family’s Real Estate business in Feilding. Since then, Simon has been involved in residential and lifestyle developments based throughout Manawatu, where he gained a thorough understanding of the processes and procedures of subdividing along with all the options subdivisions provide.

He has a natural talent for communication and displays much empathy and understanding with people, supported by lots of motivation and enthusiasm.

Simon, his wife Penny and one year old son Archie have moved

down to the Canterbury region to be closer to family and enjoy everything the South Island has to offer, while embracing his new position as a Rural Consultant for Property Brokers in Selwyn. Simon will be based out of the Darfield office, so if you have any lifestyle/rural questions or enquiries, then he would love to hear from you or meet you in person. Simon can be contacted anytime on 021 0828 5532.

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TOURISM SITE UPGRADES Funding has been confirmed for tourism site upgrades at the Selwyn District Council meeting, on July 27th.

Visitors to several popular Selwyn locations will enjoy a more comfortable experience after the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment approved funding for toilet and car park upgrades.

Nearly $300,000 has been granted from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Tourism Infrastructure Fund to cover the following: • The existing old concrete toilet block at the ‘Grain Shed’ in front of Farmlands, beside the historic jail site in Darfield, will be demolished and a new block installed.

• The existing toilet at the Waimakariri Gorge will also be replaced with a new one, with the location moving closer to the road access.

• On the Little River Rail Trail, a brand new toilet block will be built about midway between Lincoln and Motukarara, close to the Ahuriri Lagoon.

• The rest stop car parks at Joyce Reserve in Glentunnel and Lake Lyndon Reserve will be sealed.

Council Community Projects manager Cam Warr said, “the facility at on the Little River Rail Trail will be a welcome addition

for cyclists, who otherwise face a 15 kilometre stretch between the two settlements.

In Darfield, the township committee has supported the toilet upgrade at the ‘Grain Shed’ site, which is well used by the local community and visitors.

“The Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) funding has made a big difference to visitor facilities around the district in recent years. It has been really valuable in allowing us to improve and enhance the experience of

travellers and tourists exploring our district.

“It’s amazing how much we have managed to achieve with this fund - either bringing forward projects to upgrade assets earlier or putting place new assets we would otherwise have struggled to fund,” Cam concluded.

Previous TIF projects have included campground and toilet upgrades at locations, including Lakeside Domain, Coes Ford, Lake Coleridge, Hororata Domain and Springston.

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BE PREPARED FOR THE WIND There is a quote, ‘When the root is deep, there is no reason to fear the wind’. Unfortunately, in Canterbury, many roots are not deep, and many trampolines are not tied down - so we do need to fear the wind! Or at least prepare for it.

To be fair, even the hardiest of roof sheds have blown away recently, and it seems the windy season has come to us earlier than usual - but it offers a timely reminder to us all.

For landlords, if a tree looks like it might come down - it may be better to take it down before Mother Nature decides it’s time. Any house fixings should be as secure as they can be - washing lines, aerials, small sheds, etc.

Tenants should ensure anything that might blow away is secured tie trampolines or jungle gyms to another secure object or to ground stakes. If there is a wind warning, put what you can inside barbeques, light outdoor furniture such as chairs, umbrellas, etc.

Prepare for power outages by having water, easily prepared food and other supplies handy. (I really want to say a small gas cooker, candles, etc, but there is so much liability with not giving all the necessary disclaimers that I will not say that!) Do, however, have a battery powered torch in your get-ready kit.

Lastly, in a high wind event, keep safe - stay home if you can close the curtains in case windows break - stay inside - and look after yourself until it is over.

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KIRWEE TREE HOUSE

NEW ENROLMENT VOUCHER GIVEAWAY If you enrol your child in August or September you receive a $150 voucher (either Kirwee Challenge or Darfield Four Square) *terms and conditions apply

36 School Lane (Next door to Kirwee Model Primary School)

Ph 03 3181818 | kirweetreehouse.co.nz “We are a fully catered centre - all food, wipes and nappies are included in our fee structure.”

The Kirwee Tree House Learning Centre has gone from strength to strength since opening in 2021 and has reached full capacity much sooner than expected. “We could see with the popula on growth in Kirwee con nuing, we needed to increase our licence size from sixty full me equivalent to seventy eight. We had more than enough space to do this, so we have gone ahead and have been approved by the Ministry of Educa on,” commented Co-owner and Director Jessica Brunell.

“We have doubled the number of our team of teachers since this me last year and have built an amazing team with numerous years of experience under their belts.

Kendall our Centre Manager, is due to return from maternity leave and we all look forward to welcoming her back, but it’s bi ersweet as we will be sad to lose Mal Montgomery, (pictured) who has been an amazing Manager and member of the team while Kendall has been away.

“Our Tree House Garden Project is coming along nicely. We have completed our berry orchard, a new fernery and three raised garden beds that are planted with heaps of lovely winter vegetables. Keep an eye on this area as it con nues to grow”.

To celebrate the Centre’s increase in licence numbers they currently have

30 Hours Free Specials running for new enrolments of children aged three years plus. This special runs for twelve weeks from the start date.

Like all centres, we’ve been hit with winter bugs, but we have invested in a Zono Fogging Machine, which is an an -viral fog machine. We use the Machine every 12 weeks on a weekend to viral cleanse the rooms.

This is a safe product for children, and surfaces are cleansed again once the process has been completed.

After a short break, due to Covid, the Kirwee School Transition Programme is up and running again. The school teachers have praised the success of this Programme, reporting that kids who go through the Transition Programme settle in very quickly to school with very little stress.

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HORORATA CROSS COUNTRY COURSE A public meeting was held at Hororata on Tuesday, August 2nd 2022, regarding the closure of the Hororata Equestrian Cross Country Course.

As well as Johnathon Crawford from Selwyn District Council (SDC) and the Hororata Reserve members a lot of other interested parties were also present - representatives from a variety of equestrian clubs as far away as Leeston that regularly use the Hororata facilities. Selywn, a rural Council, has, sadly, so few equestrian facilities.

The following is information supplied to the Malvern News by Tony Herstell: A report was written regarding the state of the jumping course which has led to the temporary shutting down of the jumping course by SDC. The ‘Cross Country’ Course is, in reality, a set of small, not competitive, jumps through the Hororata Domain.

It was noted, that the biggest disappointment was that the person that wrote the report didn’t engage with the people/ organisations of Hororata or the

equestrian users of the Hororata grounds.

Had either the people/ organisations of Hororata or the wider equestrian community been talked to and involved earlier then they could have remedied the situation extremely quickly themselves (possibly taking just a few jumps out of commission whilst they were brought up to scratch and then being returned to use).

All this could have been achieved, to a standard acceptable to the Council, under direction from Andy Thompson, who is a competent course builder and in fact, a willing participant in the following plan.

The SDC members agreed that they needed to conduct an internal review of the processes that had led to this breakdown in engagement to ensure that this will not happen again.

Everyone agreed that the best course of action was to expedite the solution and not dwell on the past. So moving on, there is a now a plan in place.

group from Go Hororata and dangerous trees (that have users of the whole domain been damaged in the recent including the Cross Country weather) and other trees to Course (Hororata Riders clear the jumping course Facebook Group members and (and elsewhere as necessary). others) to: 2. Get indicative funding

agreed as soon as possible to enable the re-opening of the Cross Country Course and provide an annual budget to allow for the management plan to ensure compliance in perpetuity.

3. Establish the final funding amount and get this approved and put into the Council's annual budgets.

It was very clear that the SDC members in attendance are Members of Go Hororata are, in committed to supporting ‘the little gem’ of the Hororata parallel going to: 1. Move the existing safe jumps Domain and want to support the into a temporary new area so above plan to get the Cross Country Course open again in the ‘safe’ jumps can be used the shortest possible time in a modest jumping area. period.

2. Put the sub-optimal jumps Go Hororata Chair Craig into a holding pen.

Blackburn said, “from the 3. Put the ok/repaired/new committee’s perspective we are jumps into their new very disappointed the way the placements (subject to the Council has initiated the course planning timelines above). closure.

The SDC will: The Council will engage with a 1. Take down and de-stump the “Annabel Freeman, a very 1. Review all the jumps for ‘safety’ (engaging the services of Andy Thompson and, possibly, other qualified people in the area).

2. Plan the ‘new’ placements for the restored Cross Country Course.

3. Open the Cross Country Course.

4. Initiate the long term management plan to ensure the upkeep of the Cross Country Course.

experienced equine enthusiast is the community’s equine representative on Go Hororata.

She was not asked to be involved by Council in facilitating this closure.

“We are trying to work with the Council to have our equine facilities reopen as soon as possible,” Craig concluded.

Council Reserves Operations Manager Jonathan Crawford said, “The Council has temporarily closed the jump Course at the Hororata following advice from Equestrian Sport New Zealand that the course was unsafe, and should be closed immediately to protect the safety of horses and riders.

“The Council has agreed to close the Course until such a time as the jumps can be assessed and the ESNZ Facilities Strategy be completed.

“We are committed to repairing the Course to make it safe.

We will be working with community representatives and Equestrian Sport New Zealand to do this and on the ongoing maintenance of the track,” Jonathan concluded.

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LeƩers to the Editor won’t be considered for publicaƟon without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. LeƩers wriƩen using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

To the Editor: What a pleasure to read of the diligence and longevity of the Kirwee Recreation Reserve Management Committee's work in having brought about the Kirwee Recreation Reserve. Their depth of local knowledge and skill set has left Kirwee with an exemplary area, well used, well facilitated and well liked. It is an absolute credit to the committees over those sixty years, both past and retired, that the outcome is a jewel in our crown, done with vision for our future. It is a beautiful place!

Andrea Clemens, Kirwee.

To the Editor: With regards to the item in the Malvern News 22nd July issue, 'Greendale School Jubilee' at Labour weekend. After reading

the story, it has prompted me to write this.

My maiden name is Hoare, and I was born in Kent, England. I believe there are quite a few descendants living in Selwyn and surrounding areas who are distantly related to me, and I would very much like to make contact with them.

It starts with Fanny Hoare, born in 1847, Kent UK, d/o William Hoare and Sarah Bu(i)rchett.

Fanny married George Vanson Cullen (Hewitt) in 1867, Kent.

They had four children born in Kent, and two more were born in Greendale, New Zealand.

Fanny's Great Granddaughter is Shirley Ann Cook (nee Hay) in Christchurch.

Shirley's late husband Bramwell Cook gave me a copy of the book

he wrote, 'Immigrant Families United' = Hay, Baker, Lee and Cullen.

Bramwell mentions my name on page five in this book. Shirley is my fifth cousin, and we share the same 4x Great Grandfather Henry Hoare, who married Ann Greenstreet. My Great Grandfather and Fanny were second cousins. Now that I live in Sheffield near my daughter, I would like to make contact with any descendants of Fanny Hoare and George Vanson Cullen. Two surnames I know are still local are Cullen and Worsfold.

I have researched my own Hoare family back to 1647 Kent UK, having started researching in the late 1970s, and have written a book for family only.

I look forward to hearing from anyone connected to the above families, and anyone interested can get in touch with me via email kmir@xtra.co.nz or by Matthew Oates the C Grade leaving your name and phone with 41. number at the Malvern News The next shoot will be on office in Darfield.

Sunday, September 4th, starting Mary Pellett, Sheffield. at 12pm. All welcome.

Results: A Grade: 1st: B Mangels (47/50) 2nd: H Porritt (46) 3rd: D Folley (46).

B Grade: 1st: N Thackwell (44) 2nd: D Neilson (42) 3rd: P Templeton (38).

C Grade: 1st: M Oates (41) 2nd: R Wright (34) 3rd: H Williams (32).

DARFIELD GUN CLUB Mother Nature sent a great day for this months Club Shoot (August 7th). It was sunny to start, with just a light northwest for the first two squads in the eye-opener, then a rather blustery south-easterly stirred up from then on.

With temperatures plummeting and light rain driving in, targets got very hard to see as they disappeared into the gloom.

Luckily good eyes on the refs meant the small chips were spotted for some good scores.

Just the five possibles in the 20 target eye-opener with none in the 50 target continental.

The best score for the day in the A Grade, was 47/50 by Brodie Bevan Brown, Mangels. Nick Thackwell won Darfield Gun Club’s the B Grade with 44 and Publicity Officer.

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

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KIRWEE RUGBY PRIZEGIVING Kirwee Rugby Football Club had its annual dinner, dance and prizegiving last Saturday at Riccarton Racecourse. The evening was enjoying by everyone.

“This year has been a great year, both on and off the field, creating an enjoyable culture, moving up the competition tables and making it to the quarter-finals. Kirwee Rugby Football Club would like to thank its players, sponsors, organisers, committee members, supporters and community for the support that has helped us move the Club in the right direction,” commented Club President Toby Messerer.

If you are interested in playing a social and fun game of rugby next year, keep your eye on the Malvern News or our Facebook page for our off-season social events and trainings.

On Saturday, August 20th at 2:30pm, Kirwee Rugby Football Club would like to welcome all sponsors and supporters to come down and enjoy our annual married vs singles game.

Award Recipients: • Div 3 Personality of the Year: Shane Baudinet • Div 3 Most Improved: Toby Stott • Div 3 Players Player: Aaron Taylor • Div 3 Most Dedicated: Devon Mount • Tubby Smith Memorial: Edward Wright

• • •

Div 2 Colt of the Year: Reuben Boyes Div 2 Most Improved: Dewi Jones Div 2 Player of the Year: Nick Wise

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Div 2 Players Player (Dave Gilmour Trophy): Nick Wise Div 2 Most Dedicated: Liam O'Callaghan Bobby Redmond Memorial: Curt Freeman.

Div 2 Manager Felix Becker, Div 2 Player of the Year and Players Player Nick Wise, Head Coach Andy Pearce.

Div 3 Coach Murray Cridge, Div 3 Players Player Aaron Taylor, Div 3 Coach Mark Sampson.

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Darfield High School Year 7 student, Rubie Leech, has won the 2022New Zealand Competitive Aerobics Federation (NZCAF) Aerobics Regional Schools Competition, held at Cashmere High on Saturday, August 6th.

Rubie competed against twenty two others participants.

This is a fantastic result and a great achievement, as Rubie has missed two of these competitions this year due to illness.

Rubie will now head to the NZCAF National Schools Competition in Invercargill, on September 17th and 18th.

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING

DARFIELD RUGBY PRIZEGIVING The Darfield Rugby Club held their 2022 Senior Prizegiving on Saturday, August 6th, at Larcombs Winery.

The evening started with predrinks in the outdoor bar, before guests were seated ready to enjoy the night with MC, Will Wright.

Club President Sheldon Reed welcomed everyone before the formal part of the evening began. The event was enjoyed by all that attended, it was the perfect finish to a fantastic season. The season saw many highs for the Club and will be a season that is remembered for years to come.

“A huge thank you to the committee for all your hard-work and support during the season and special thanks to those that helped arrange the well-run evening,” commented Sheldon Reed.

COLTS: • • • •

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DIVISION II: • • • • •

Thomson Trophy in Memorial of James - Senior Reserve Sportsman of the Year: James Stanbury CO Redfern Cup - Most Improved Player: Bobby Wright Division II Most Dedicated Player: Rick Pinny LJ (Rinso) Naughton Memorial Cup - Players POY: Craig Robertson Darfield Hotel Most Outstanding Div 2 Player: Craig Robertson.

DIVISION I: • • • • • •

Most Dedicated Senior Player: Harrison Groundwater Steve Mitchell Trophy - Most Promising: Toby Kars Robin Moore Memorial Trophy - Players POY: Toby Kars Reveley Cup - Most Outstanding: Greg Dunshea Dean Carroll Memorial - Division I Personality of the Year: Scott McIlroy Division I Team Man of the Year: Michael Brankin.

MOBILE SEED CLEANING SERVICE

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027 653 7969

Chemicals supplied on request

CLUB AWARDS: • • • • • • • • • •

Division I Team Man of the Year: Michael Brankin.

Bernie Clinton Memorial - Most Improved U20: Kyle Horn AJ (Tony) Lee Memorial Cup - Most Promising U21 Player: Ben Garnham The Browning Family Trophy - Most Outstanding U21: Blake O’Donnell CH & LR Ridgen Cup - U21 Most Valuable Player: Callum MacKay.

• • •

Bob Carter Trophy - Most Outstanding Open Grade Player: Harrison Groundwater Hamish Reid Memorial Cup - Highest Rep Honours: Haigh Jebson, Alister Collins, Fergus Gunn SG Gillanders Trophy - Team Manager of the Year: Kelly McIlroy Tony Paterson Memorial - Most Improved Team: Darfield Colts Centennial Trophy - Highest Achieving Team: Div 1 Brian Kars Memorial - Personality of the Year: Jeff Garland Lenco Sports Cup - Player contributing most to the Club: Michael McCaughan DHS Trophy - Best off-field Contribution: Sarah Blackburn Senior Clubman's Cup Outstanding Contribution to DRFC: James Scollay DRFC JAB Sportsman of the Year (U18): Jeremy Bourhill DRFC - Coach of the Year: Merv Todd Paul Stewart Cup - Best Committee Contribution: William Wright 200+ Points: Alister Collins.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Sheffield Tennis Club Annual General Meeting Thursday 18th August

Café Hope Open 10am SUNDAY 14TH AUG St Ambrose Sunday School (note different venue this month)

7:30pm, at the Sheffield Pavilion

All welcome but please wear a mask!

Any enquiries phone Bex Prattley 027 353 6106

GOLF RESULTS

GREENDALE GOLF Results 6th August 2022 STABLEFORD 18 Holes: B Souness 33 9 Holes: S Hygate 17 D Mclaren 16 Nearest Pins: #13: S Johnstone #17: S Jeffs Longest Putt: B Souness Two’s: S Hygate, G Gifkins

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday 22nd August 2022 7:30pm - in the Kirwee Sports Pavilion All persons interested in tennis are most welcome!

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Winter Donation Drive Saturday 13th August 2022

2pm - 5pm, at Darfield Life Church (17 North Terrace, Darfield) Free goods, no questions asked!

SOUTH MALVERN CRICKET CLUB AGM Monday 22nd August - 7:30pm Glentunnel Domain Clubrooms ALL WELCOME Apologies to: 021 114 7676 or hamish.wright@gmail.com

WAIMAK GOLF Results 4th August 2022 Women’s Golf MATCH OF THE DAY: 2nd Championship Qualifier (Gross) 18 Holes: Silver: N. Robertson 79 J. Collins 90 Intermediate: B. Thompson 99 M. Te Awa 103 J. Blatch 105 Junior: L. Scott 104 R. Pilbrow 111 T. Craig 112 W. Mehrtens 116 9 Holes: R. Roy 60 H. Chamberlain 62

HORORATA GOLF Results 2nd August 2022 Competition: 6th Stableford and Top Dog 1st: J. Helmore 2nd: L. Palmer 3rd: J. Whitaker 4th: M. Morten Men’s Stableford 1st: S. Prendergast 39 2nd: I. Palmer 33 3rd: N. Penney 32 Nearest Pin: S. Prendergast

8th July - 12th Aug 15th July- 12th Aug 29th July - 25th Aug 5-7 & 10-13 Aug 12th Aug 13th Aug 13th & 14th Aug 14th Aug 14th Aug 15th - 19th Aug 16th Aug 16th Aug 16th Aug 17th Aug 18th Aug 18th Aug 18th Aug 19th Aug 22nd Aug 22nd Aug 22nd Aug 22nd Aug 23rd Aug 26th Aug 1st Sept 7th Sept 7th Sept 15th Oct

7:30pm

7:15pm 2pm 10am 10:30am 9am 2:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 5:15pm 10am 7:30pm 7:30pm 2:30pm 2pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8pm 2pm

4pm 4pm 1pm

Tuesday 23rd August At the Kirwee Pavilion Juniors: 7:00pm Seniors: 8:00pm

COURTENAY TENNIS CLUB

AGM

Monday 22nd August 2022

8pm, 213 Halkett Rd, West Melton

All Welcome!

Enquiries to Rebecca phone 318 1398 Find us on Facebook for more info!

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 DRFC Quiz Night (now POSTPONED - new date TBC) Darfield Recreation Centre Winter Donation Drive Darfield Life Church Selwyn High Schools’ Waste Art Exhibition Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston Café Hope (note change of venue) St Ambrose Sunday School Courtenay Paparoa Ploughing ASSN - Annual Match Cnr Highfield Rd / Hoskyns Rd Harvester Markets - Retirement Sale 91 Horndon Street, Darfield Explore Sheffield School Sheffield School West Melton Tennis Club AGM West Melton Domain Darfield Tennis Club AGM Darfield Tennis Clubrooms Public Meeting with MPs Nicola Grigg & Paul Goldsmith Rolleston College Library Craft ‘n’ Cuppa Group Darfield Baptist Church Sheffield Tennis Club AGM Sheffield Pavilion Malvern Community Patrol AGM Darfield Recreation Centre Malvern Community Vehicle Trust AGM Darfield Library Malvern Community Board - Monthly Meeting Darfield Library South Malvern Cricket Club AGM Glentunnel Domain Clubrms Kirwee Tennis Club AGM Kirwee Sports Pavilion Courtenay Tennis Club AGM 213 Halkett Rd, West Melton The Friends of Darfield Hospital AGM Darfield Catholic Centre 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

The Board meeting was held on Monday, July 25th, in the Darfield Library/Service Centre, with the Group Manager Community Services and Facilities in attendance to assist and provide information.

The meeting opened with a presentation by residents of Courtenay Road, Kirwee, expressing their concern about the recent flooding in Courtenay Road and Windsor Drive. Some very descriptive photographs were presented, and it was noted that one house was completely flooded out. A site visit by staff and a meeting with property-owners is to be organised to look at possible causes of the flooding and what remedial actions can be taken.

The Board has asked that the Council remind residents that if flooding is a problem, then Civil Defence should be contacted on the Selwyn District Council phone number. This is manned 24 hours a day.

The Board noted the closure by the Council of the Hororata equestrian cross country course in the Hororata Reserve due to health and safety concerns and has asked for more information on the reasons for closure to see if the problems identified can be remedied.

Funding is available for community projects in the 2022/2023 year (Malvern Community Board Discretionary Fund), which 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.

Next meeting

Monday 22nd August 2pm Darfield Library & Service Centre Please contact the Board secretary board.secretary@selwyn.govt.nz to make an appointment if you wish to speak at a Board mee ng about any community issue that concerns you or in support of a grant applica on.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLEANING

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Tuesday 23rd August 2022 2pm, at the Catholic Centre Guest speaker: Bernice Marra, General Manager - Rural Health.

Everyone is welcome - come & support your local hospital!

Enquiries to Heather Mitchell 318 8458

PRINTING • TYPESETTING ADVERTISING • EDITORIAL LAMINATING • BUSINESS CARDS FLYERS • POSTERS • INVITATIONS ACCOUNTANTS CHIMNEY CLEANING ARE you wasting your valuable CARRS Chimney Cleaning. time trying to keep up Servicing the Selwyn district. with your accounts? Call $70 per chimney. Phone us now for hassle-free Rodney on 03 324 2999 and accounting, tax and business leave a message. advice - all right on your CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your doorstep. Sterling Accountants log-burners flue, check the @ Malvern Business Hub, firebricks, baffles, air-tubes Ann-Maree 021 215 0981. and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping AUTOMOTIVE any sized open fire. We DARFIELD Automotive, service & quote and undertake repairs, warrant centre. 3D wheel flue extensions and install aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, bird netting. Please phone Monday - Friday. Your one021 939 113. Members of the stop auto shop! Please phone NZHHA. 03 318 8113.

CARPET

CARPET

• Carpet Cleaning • Window Cleaning • Regular Commercial Cleaning

Professional and friendly local Selwyn business available to CLEAN YOUR CARPETS Please call for a quote and/or to make a booking on

027 202 8990.

HEDGE TRIMMING

Hedge Cutting / Tree Trimming HAVE YOU HAD THE SNIP YET? Tree Topping Stump Grinding Hedge/Shelter Belt Cutting Gorse Hedge & Under Pivot Cutting

2 machines operating Canterbury wide

TAKING BOOKINGS NOW Call Craig 027 222 1632 or 0800 SNIP IT craig@treesnip.co.nz www.treesnip.co.nz

DOGS

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

Inspection welcome DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Contact the Springfield Quarry today!

Phone 318 4132.

FIREWOOD & COAL

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Winter!

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

at 5m or less

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Darfield Life Church

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST 2022 At 10:30am

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

ANDY WAGHORN 027 686 8004 rghtrimming@gmail.com www.rghtrimming.co.nz RGH Trimming

LOCKSMITH

HAIR DRESSER

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

WALK-IN haircuts with Vetty.

PAINTING & DECORATING Gold Card Specials. At the UDI Painting & Decorating.

Darfield Hair Boutique.

For all painting & decorating FOR SALE services! Fully qualified.

LUCERNE hay - top quality Interior & exterior painting & conventional bales. Please plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. phone 03 318 1742.

WOOD shavings - untreated, Free quotes. Contact Udi Aale clean shavings suitable for 021 074 2075. horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Phone 03 344 1676 for more details.

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GARDENING GARDENING, handyman. All jobs considered. Interior and exterior. Please phone 021 207 0532.

GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 027 467 6613.

General Painting & Property Repairs Gib Stopping  Wallpapering

OVER 40 years experience!

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

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TRACTOR / LOADER DRIVER REQUIRED

For free farmed piggery in Te Pirita!

Telehander operation for strawing, cleanout and general tasks.

Tractor with trailers and milling & mixing. Servicing the machines.

Assisting around the grower unit.

We need someone experienced in machine operation who's diligent & honest, likes working with good gear in a happy place, and likes animals.

Please call Paul Davey 027 580 7700

LABOURERS POSITION This is a full me posi on, no experience required • A class two licence an advantage but not necessary.

• Applicant would need to be reliable, on me and physically fit.

• Willingness to learn and be a team player.

• Have reliable transport to and from work.

• Opportunity to upskill and progress in this posi on.

E-mail: admin@leechdrainage.co.nz

or call (no texts) 027 433 8693 03 318 8609

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Calf Rearer We are looking for a calf rearer to join our team on a dairy farm in the Te Pirita / Hororata area.

Construction Position

• The position is for the calf rearing season for 3 to 4 months to start immediately.

• There will be about 500 calves to feed once a day in the morning.

• Experience is not essential.

• We are looking for someone who has initiative, doesn't mind getting their hands dirty and enjoys working with animals.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

Phone Jenine on 027 547 2699 or email screenfarming@xtra.co.nz

DARFIELD TYRE CENTRE LTD

TYRE TECHNICIAN

We currently have a vacancy in Darfield for a Tyre Technician, graduating to wheel alignments and fleet service work.

We cater for all types of tyre work: cars, trucks, farm equipment & earthmover tyres.

The applicant will need: • A valid, clean driver’s licence, class 2 would be an advantage • Tyre industry experience would be an advantage, however full training will be given • Ability to work alone & in a team environment • A positive & reliable person, who can communicate well with customers & staff.

Darfield Tyre Centre is committed to ensuring a safe & healthy work environment.

Apply in person or submit your cover letter & CV to

tyres@xtra.co.nz

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST 2022.

JOB FAIR - HEB CONSTRUCTION Saturday 13 August between 9am & 4pm at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub We are hiring for our new Road Maintenance Contracts in Christchurch, come and meet with us around a coffee!

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

SCALE A TEACHER VACANCY

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

Applications close Monday 1 September 2022.

Application packages available from the Principal, Bealey Road, R.D 2, Darfield Ph. (03) 3180 803, E-Mail: principal@hororata.school.nz or http://hororata.ultranet.school.nz

For more information, call or text Sophie on 022 014 1751

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SITUATION VACANT

RELIEF MILKER / TRACTOR DRIVER

COUNTRY TOUCH

Flexible roster and good remuneration.

Preferably with experience but full training available.

The farm is located in Dunsandel.

Contact G. Carlos - 027 368 4084

ROOF MAINTENANCE

WINDOW CLEANING

SCRAP METAL

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Friendly & experienced professional service.

Phone or text Darryl on 027 316 9968

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Ph Cory 022 540 4975

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2 storey work! Roof leak WINDOW REPAIRS WINDOW REPAIRS repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting  Retrofit Double glazing clean & repairs, spider &  Frameless showers fly control, bird proofing,  Repairs roof painting. All roof &  Mirrors  Splashbacks spouting types. Call Arthur’s,  Pet doors and more 7 days, 03 347 2635, 027 484 7980 or 027 584 7980.

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House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

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021 204 1274

EMAIL US FOR ANY OF YOUR PRINTING NEEDS!

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roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

WANTED DEAD Cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles.

Cash paid. Please phone 027 484 8121.

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Please phone or txt 027 200 1725.

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

Moss Treating:

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

We offer: •

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Please phone 027 466 0092. www.jameshuntresidential.co.nz 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.

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

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New Builds Extensions Renovations Kitchen & Bathrooms

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

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

Shipwreck Diary...

The Good Thief...

Day 1: Alone, doing well.

Mentally Sound.

Met a crab.

Day 2: I have married the crab.

Day 3: I have eaten my wife.

Why didn't the man report his stolen credit card?

The thief was spending less than his wife.

Saying My Prayers......

"Why are you praying in class li le Johnny?”

Li le Johnny: “My mom taught me to always pray before going to sleep."