ISSUE 1,072 - FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2023

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Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz

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Friday 10th February 2023

Two Day Two Day- Two person

• (795)JocelynandGordon Thrower(Where’stheKids)

MixedVeteran

One Day One Day One Day One Day- Individual Individual Individual Individual

• (77)JuliaChamberlain

FemaleOpen18-39

• (108)MikeDraper

MaleOpen18-39

• (244)NickOakley

MaleOpen18-39

Two Day Two Day- Individual Individual

• (335)Anna-LieseCalder

FemaleOpen18-39

• (565)NicolleRosewarne

FemaleOpen18-39

• (589)LexieSinclair-Dockerill

FemaleOpen18-39

• (412)RichardGreer

MaleVeteran40-49

• (365)MattDeans

MaleOpen18-39

• (468)SamKing

MaleOpen18-39

• (699)GeorgeWatson

MaleOpen18-39

• (640)SamO’Reilly

MaleVeteran40-49

• (896)SharonandEmilyMorrison (MorrisonClan) WomenOpen

Two Day Two Day- Tandem Tandem

• (1017)RegMillarandRhys Boulton(HoundandHare) MenOpen

• (1050)JonathanGaunsonand JordanClemence(Resure AdventureRacing)MenOpen

• (1066)HarrietWatsonand TonyWatson(HazzaKeepsUp WithBigT)FamilyOpenMixed

Two Day Two Day Two Day Two Day- Three Person Three Person Person Person

• (804)ScottMcIlroy,Blair McIlroy,BenWilson(Bakers Dozen) MenOpen

• (835)ChrisThwaites,DanVan DerSalm,GregWall(Gloss) MenOpen

• (938)FlissCox,Kristen McNaughton,AntheaWilliams (Pennywhere’sthePitstop) WomenVeteran

Two Day Two Day- Three Person School Person

• OscarStevenson,Isla McPherson,JaredMacDonald (DHS)MixedSchoolTeam

Mountain Run Mountain Run

• (2032)OscarLochore School

• (2031)BenLill

MaleOpen18-39

• (2048)EmmaSampson

FemaleVeteran40-49

(This list was to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print. Apologies if we have missed anyone).

COAST TO COAST SPECTATOR INFO

COAST TO COAST SPECTATOR INFO

COAST TO INFO COAST TO INFO

View Points: View Points: Klondyke Corner - athletes are expected to arrive from 11am, Friday right through to 7:30pm.

Waimak Gorge Bridge - From 11am the Two Day kayakers start arriving and 3pm for the One Day competitors.

New Brighton Pier - The Two Day people are expected from 2pm and the One Day athletes from 5pm.

Coverage: Coverage: Coverage: Coverage: Download the Coast to Coast App for Apple or Android devices and follow all the action on the go. Check out live coverage at coasttocoast.co.nz

Bring: Bring: Bring: Bring: Warm clothes, sunhat, cash and eftpos.

The following is a list of The following is a list of The following is a list of The following is a list of locals, their bib number and locals, bib number category they are competing category they are competing in for the 2023 Coast to Coast: in 2023 Coast to

Selwyn Mobile Physiotherapy

LONG HISTORY IN INDUSTRY

Fifty years in the same industry is an outstanding achievement.

Local, Lorraine Brown Lorraine Brown Lorraine Lorraine Brown--Clarkson Clarkson Clarkson hasonlyheldtwojobsinherlife, a total of fifty years in the Pharmacyindustry.

Lorraine worked for Darfield Pharmacy for thirty five years, starting with Rod Ell Rod Ell Rod Ell Rod Ell, then John John John Morris Morris Morris andfinishingwithcurrent owner Aaron Orangi Aaron Orangi. Darfield Pharmacy used to be a tiny shop on South Terrace (now the o ce for Rural Building). The dispensary was tiny, and there was no sta room, just a little room out the back that joined up with the toilet. Theownerat thetime,the late John Morris, already had plans in place for a new, much bigger shop a few metres along theroad. By theend of1998,the Pharmacy as it is currently known was opened. Back then, John employed Aaron as a full time Pharmacist, Nigel Trolove as a part time Pharmacist and Christine Dreaver Christine as a Pharmacy Technician. In the shop, Lorraine worked alongside another well-known local, Jenny Jenny Jenny Jenny Gallagher Gallagher Gallagher. Aaron went on to purchase the business from John onthe1stofApril2007.

When Lorraine’s children began attending school in town, she

moved to where she has now been employed for the past sixteen years, Fendalton Mall Pharmacy.

“It has been a privilege to have known and worked alongside Lorraine for the last sixteen years. Her knowledge is legendary, her patience is

unending, and her talent for navigating the ups and downs of our industry is outstanding,” commented Fendalton Mall Pharmacy owner, Murray Murray Murray Murray Whitteker Whitteker Whitteker.

Fantastic achievement Fantastic achievement Fantastic achievement Fantastic achievement Lorraine, the industry is Lorraine, the industry is Lorraine, industry Lorraine, industry lucky to have you. lucky to have you. have you. have you.

The next Stats NZ Census Day will be held on Tuesday, March 7th,2023.

The Census is a nationwide survey that happens every five years. Every person who is in the country on the night of Tuesday, March7th,will need to complete theforms.

By taking part in the Census, you help create a better understanding of your community and what it needs. People’s responses are combined to produce statistics that provide a picture of life in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how it is changing. Your identity is kept private and confidential.

Iwi, community groups, local and central government and businesses use the Census information to make decisions about funding and providing services that a ect you, your whānau, and your community.

LorrainepicturedwithJohnMorrisduringherthirty-five yearsemploymentwiththeDarfieldPharmacy.

2023 CENSUS

Stats NZ are doing some things di erently for the 2023 Census, including having more Census collectors and assistance for people who want help filling out their forms. You will have more choice about how you take part too and you will be able to fill out forms either online or on paper, and there will also be

more alternate formats to supportdisabledpeople. Stats NZ will start delivering instructions from February 2023, about the 2023 Census to every placewherepeopleliveorstay.

To find out more about the find out more about 2023 Census visit: Census www.census.govt.nz www.census.govt.nz

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Selwyn residents who want to make a positive di erence in their community during an emergency can find out more at an information evening on Monday, February 13th, at Rolleston.

The Selwyn Emergency Support Team (SEST) is a group of community volunteers of di erent backgrounds and skills, with a common commitment to supporting local communities when emergencies happen. The Team is part of the Selwyn Civil Defence Response and is managed by the Council Emergency Management Team.

Deputy Team Leader Angie Angie Milner Milner Milner said, “SEST is looking for adults of all ages and backgrounds.

“The most important things are that you are a people personand canstaycalmunderpressure.We provide all training, so you don’t need previous experience. If you think you’d like to be a part of the SEST, this information eveningisforyou.

SEST has been running for almost five years and has been deployed to a variety of emergencies. This included opening a Civil Defence Centre during recent flood events

NEW MEMBERS SOUGHT VITAL FUNDS

in Selwyn, conducting welfare checks on the West Coast, and helping other agencies during the pandemic to deliver meals and make telephone welfare calls to elderly and vulnerable residents.

“We train every fortnight on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, mainly in Rolleston. We’re a very community-minded team, and we’d really like more volunteers to join us,” Angie concluded.

The Darfield Post Shop has always been a fantastic supporter of the Malvern Cancer Support Group, purchasing and selling daffodils in the past, with proceedsgoingtotheGroup.

Due to Covid Lockdowns and thinking outside the square Donna Hurndell from the Post Shop partnered up with Sue and Paul Robinson from RemaxRealEstatetopurchase 250 bags of yellow and green jelly beans to sell with the proceeds to go to the Malvern Cancer Support Group. The unique colour of the lollies was to keep in line with the colourofdaffodils.

The Malvern Cancer Support

Group, was recently presented with a $500 donation from the lolly sales and Remax Real Estate matched the donation, meaning the Group received $1,000 to help those affected by cancer in the local community.

Cancer touches everyone at some point, and the Group is immensely grateful for this amazingcontribution. The Group are there to support thoseaffectedbycancer,ifyou or someone you know needs their support, please feel free to contact the Group, they are only to happy to support membersofthecommunity.

Email: Email: malverncancer@gmail.com malverncancer@gmail.com

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Above:MalvernCancerSupportGroupChairperson, ElaineGuy,DarfieldPostShopOwnerDonnaHurndell, PaulandSueRobinsonfromRemaxRealEstateand MalvernCancerSupportGroupmember,FlissCox.

Help protect the treasured environment at Muriwai o Whata/Coopers Lagoon

If you want to help form a better picture of a treasured environment and celebrate biodiversity, then sign up for theupcoming Bioblitz atMuriwai oWhata/CoopersLagoon.

Environment Canterbury (ECan), Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Taumutu Rūnanga are celebrating biodiversity with the event on Saturday, February 18th. It’s to provide a snapshot of the environment and help

ECan to be able to protect and enhancethisimportantarea.

Join the search for flora and fauna alongside subject matter expertssharingtheirknowledge.

Muriwai o Whata and the surrounding area are culturally significant for Te Taumutu Rūnanga, descendants of the great ancestors Ruahikihiki and his son Moki. For Taumutu, Muriwai o Whata is the spiritual homeoftuna/eels.

Tuna/eel, kēkēwai/crayfish, pātiki/flounder and kōtuku ngutupapa/spoonbill are just some of the unique wildlife knowntoliveinthearea.

iNaturalist will be used to capture the observations on the day, it’s an easy-to-use app where signs of organisms at a particular time can be recorded. Every observation can contribute tobiodiversityscienceglobally.

ECan’s principal biodiversity advisor for wetlands, Jason Jason Jason Butt ButtButt Butt, said, “Muriwai o Whata is a treasured environment, but one thatisnotfullyunderstoodyet.

“We have a lot of gaps in our knowledge about what is actually here. To inform our actions and next steps, we really want to start filling thosegaps.It will help us understand what’s here and the food webs that existcurrently.

“We have all this open water, which has aquatic plants in it, but it’s also really important for

invertebrates, fish, and birds,” Jasonadded.

“There are lots of birds that have been recorded on the lagoon. You often see kotuku and royal spoonbills here. So, there’s a great mix of waterfowl and wading birds as well, pied stilts andthelike.

“It’s a fantastic place, and I recommend it to everyone. On a nice sunny day, looking out to sea, it’s just the most tranquil

place,”Jasonconcluded.

The Bioblitz will be held on-site at Muriwai o Whata/Coopers Lagoon, located within the Selwyn District, just south of Taumutu. RSVP is essential to events@ecan.govt.nz by February15th.

To find out To find out To out To out more about moreabout about the event visit: event visit: ecan.govt.nz

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Saturday, April 1st, is going to be an action-packed day as contestants from across the New Zealand Young Farmer Tasman Regionbattleitoutforaplaceat theSeason55GrandFinal.

The Practical Day will be held at Amuri A&P Showgrounds in Rotherham, with the Evening Show being held at the Hanmer SpringsMemorialHall.

There are seven Regional Finals running across Aotearoa between February and April 2023. The finalists could be tested on any aspect of modern farming across the whole supply chain.

Each Regional Final will decide who will be competing at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year GrandFinalinJuly2023.

The winner of FMG Young Farmer of the Year will receive around $70,000 worth of prizes thanks to the Contest’s sponsor family.

New Zealand Young Farmers has been a part of rural communities since 1927. FMG Young Farmer of the Year is the flagship event for the non-profit organisation, and the competition has run annually since 1969. Joining the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contestants at the Regional Finals are the next generation of Young Farmers, the AgriKidsNZ and FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year contestants. All finalists for each age range will compete in their respective categories at theGrandFinalinJuly2023.

Belowisalistofcontestants

whoarehopingtorepresent

TasmanintheGrandFinal:

Sam Back Sam Back Back Back

LincolnYoungFarmers

Sam is currently in his third year of a Bachelor of Agricultural ScienceatLincolnUniversity. He then plans to complete his fourth year of his degree with an honours project in the Lincoln University Soil Science department.

Samgrewupondairy farmsboth in Taranaki and Canterbury and has experience working on dairy, sheepandbeeffarms.

Sam has been a part of New Zealand Young Farmers since high school, where he was the Vice-Chair of his high school TeenAgClub.

George is involved in Civil Earthmoving, currently working on a four-year project and usually is operating a digger, articulated dump truck, or bulldozer.

Close to ageing out of New Zealand Young Farmers, George wanted to give the Contest one last shot at getting through to theGrandFinal.

George has been involved with Young Farmers for nearly twelve yearsand hasheld many rolesin various Clubs around the country.

Bryce is the sixth generation to work on the family sheep and beef farm in Dovedale and is currently in the process of becoming a partner in the business.

He's reasonably new to Young Farmers, and is working with others in the Tasman area to grow the Tasman Valley Young FarmersClub.

the West Coast of the South Island and from a young age wanted to be involved in the foodandfibresector.

Amelia has had experience on large-scale sheep, deer and dairy farms all over the South Island. In addition, Amelia has experience in apple and kiwifruit production, where she completed her Fruit Production Apprenticeship. This involvement in horticulture also led her to compete in the 2022 Young Grower of the Year awards.

Nick is a member of Lincoln Young Farmers and has recently beenappointedChair.

Archie is currently studying a Masters of Agribusiness at LincolnUniversity.

He grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Eketahuna but has worked on a range of di erent farms, including high-country deerandirrigateddairy.

Archie has been a member of Lincoln Young Farmers for three years, where he has held the Vice-Chair position for the last two.

Sam is based on the West Coast andis2IConadairyfarm.

Sam grew up on the family farm near Greymouth. He's previously worked at a chicken farm and has worked for Meadow Mushrooms at their composting plant.

He's the founding member of the West Coast Young Farmers Club in 2021, and in 2021 won the West Coast Dairy Trainee of theYear.

Amelia is a Nutrient Specialist for the Tasman/Buller region. She grew up on a dairy farm on

Ryan Dickey Ryan Dickey Ryan Dickey Ryan Dickey WestMeltonYoungFarmers

Good luck to Good luck to all contestants. all contestants.

Ryan is a twenty seven year old sheep and beef farm manager in Kirwee. He is the current Chair of the West Melton Young Farmers, and has been involved with Young Farmers for about seven andahalfyears.

He was originally from Raglan but now calls Canterbury home afterbeinghereforeightyears.

Ryan loves getting out hunting, four wheel driving and riding motorbikeswithmates.”

“What I’m most excited about at regional final is getting out and showcasing my abilities against likeminded people from around the region and hopefully seeing how far I can go,” commented Ryan.

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Nick O'Connor Nick O'Connor Nick Nick LincolnYoungFarmers

Archie Woodhouse Archie Woodhouse LincolnYoungFarmers

George Watson Watson WaimakaririYoungFarmers

Sam Smithers Sam Smithers Sam Smithers Sam Smithers WestCoastYoungFarmers.

Bryce Win Bryce Win Bryce Win Bryce Win TasmanValleyYoungFarmers

Amelia Marsden Amelia Marsden TasmanValleyYoungFarmers

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WANDERSEARCH

WanderSearch (also known as Wandatrak in some districts) supports people living in the community with a condition such as (Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, Brain Injury or Down Syndrome) who is more at risk of going missing and where other technologies are not suitable. It allows them to live healthy,

active lifestyles with freedom in the communities they love and can significantly reduce a carers stress.

WanderSearch devices are small, robust radio-frequency signal transmitters that are worn by people at risk. If the person does go missing and is wearing the device, they can be located by trained Police and/or Land Search and Rescue volunteers using specialist equipment to detect the individual specific radio-frequency number of the device.

Every area in New Zealand has a Group that delivers the WanderSearch system to their community. There are three di erent types of groups, most are part of the local LandSAR organisation and others are either WanderSearch Trusts or part of the local Alzheimer's Society. The groups that provide WanderSearch are charitable organisations heavily reliant on volunteers and charitable funding.

Currently, within the Selwyn region, there are only five WanderSearch clients, and there are around ninety five in the Canterbury region. The area Selwynfallsinto isPolicedistrict 6, which is quite a large area. The Group would like to raise awareness of this valuable device which helps locate peoples loved ones when they are missing, and time is often critical.

Important Things To Know: Things To Know:

• They do not use the cellular network,sotheyoperateinany placeinNewZealand.

• The devices do not require

charging.

• Agreement is given by the person at risk at the time the WanderSearch device is issued.

• The devices can be in the form of a wrist device, pendant, keyring (this can be clipped onto the person’s belt, or concealedinafavouriteitem).

• Theyhavenomovingpartsand cannot be turned o by the user. There are no external buttonsorlightsonthedevice.

• Thebatteryissealedwithinthe device. It lasts for 3-6 months. After this time the old device is removed for refurbishment andanewdeviceissued.

• Thepersonatriskwill keep thedevicewiththemwhenever they go out. Devices can be fitted to children so they cannot easily be removed or forgotten.

• The devices are worn continuously as they are shower proof and do not need charging.

• The cost varies with the group that runs the programme. However, charitable funding is beingsoughtsofundsarenota barriertoaccessingadevice.

• The system does not monitor devices.Theonlytimea person will be searched for using WanderSearch search equipment is when the police are notified that they have gonemissing.

To find out more information out more information about getting a about getting a getting getting WanderSearch device device contact Emma Parker on contact Emma Parker on contact Emma contact Emma emma@wandersearch.nz emma@wandersearch.nz emma@wandersearch.nz emma@wandersearch.nz or 03 907 0072. or 03 907 0072. or 0072. or 0072.

Or for more information visit: for more information visit: wandersearchnz.org.nz wandersearchnz.org.nz wandersearchnz.org.nz wandersearchnz.org.nz

MINUTES VS RESOLUTIONS

While some see a subtle semantic di erence, others see the important distinction between minutes and resolutions. Accurate resolutions are essential in demonstrating appropriate standards of trust management and therefore where a resolution is inaccurate, the trustees’ position can be compromised.

Inthecontext ofTrusts,theterm minutes and resolutions are often used interchangeably. However, there is a di erence that trustees should be aware of: Minutes, more commonly referred to in the context of companies, generally provide a formal record of the meeting, including the attendees, the documents presented and what wasdecided.

In comparison, resolutions are a record of the decision that the

trustees have made regardless of whether the decision was made ataformalmeeting.

It is likely that at the time your Trustwasestablished,thelawyer actingforyourecommendedthat the trustees of the Trust hold an annual trustee meeting. The minutes of this meeting should be recorded, and any decisions made at the annual trustee meeting should be recorded in Trustee Resolutions. These resolutions may be useful evidence if the Trust’s validity is everquestioned.

With a growing number of challenges brought against Trusts, and the Trusts Act 2019 bringing increased responsibility for trustees, the need to demonstrate proper decision makingisincreasinglyvaluable.

When our specialist Trust Management Company,

Tavendale and Partners (TP) Trustees, are working with you, you have nothing to worry about in that we will be in contact regarding an annual trustee meeting, and will prepare all required documents for you. If TP Trustees is not a trustee of your Trust, we can still help run the annual trustee meeting, prepare the required documentation, provide advice, and assist with any other Trust relatedmatterthatarises. We provide critical support to trustees, enabling them to perform their duties confidently to best practice standards. We are always able to answer your ongoing questions and o er additional services as required. Get in contact with us for a noobligationconsultation.

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Kate Warren, Senior Associate, Tavendale and Partners.

ROLLESTON COLOUR FUN DAY

Rolleston Colour Fun Day is returning onMarch12th,thisfun family event is organised by the Rolleston Lions, with all proceeds going back into the community. The event is a 2.5km

walk/run through Helpet Park, passing through stations where coloured powder is thrown at participants. There will be obstacles and surprises along the way, as well as before and

after activities to take part in. One thing you can guarantee is that you will look like a human rainbowattheend!

Adult's and children's tickets, as well as family passes, are available on Eventfinda. Tickets include one bag of powder per person. The colour powder is made from non-toxic cornflour and is safe for those that have skin or gluten allergies. This event is not suitable for dogs, pleaseleavethemathome.

Helpet Park: Helpet 630 Springston Rolleston 630 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston Road, Rolleston

Ticket prices: Ticket prices: Ticket prices: Ticket prices: Adult: Adult: Adult: Adult: $23.25 $23.25 $23.25 $23.25

Child under 18: Child under 18: Child 18: Child 18: $14.35 $14.35 $14.35 $14.35 Family Pass: Family Pass: Family Pass: Family Pass: $64.80 $64.80 $64.80 $64.80

For more information

For more information

For information For information and competitions visit and competitions visit and competitions visit and competitions visit Rolleston Colour Rolleston Colour Colour Colour Fun Day Fun Day Day’ ’’ ’s Facebook page s Facebook or to purchase to tickets visit: tickets visit: www.eventfinda.co.nz www.eventfinda.co.nz

Selwyn’sMPNicolaGriggenjoyedaprevious RollestonColourFunDay.

HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS ONLINE

People searching for objects and photographs from Selwyn’s past can now find a growing online catalogue of items at their fingertips.

Several historical societies in Selwyn have begun adding their collections to online platform, eHive, in a bid to digitally catalogue and share their collectionswiththewiderpublic.

The initiative has been driven by Dunsandel Historic Society President, Dr Mike Noonan Dr Mike Noonan Mike Noonan Dr Mike Noonan who applied to Council’s new Community History Fund for a grant to buy eHive user subscriptions.

“Until now, much of Selwyn’s vast collection of photographs and records of artefacts had not been available online, and this

madeitdi cultforpeopletosee whatexisted,”commentedMike.

“I’m really passionate about Selwyn’shistory andthoughtthis is something I could do to help preserve and share our past with

Applica?on forms and criteria can be found at: selwyn.govt.nz/services/funding-And-grants/ selwyn-community-history-fund

OurJanuarymeetingentailedtheviewingofthreelocalgardens. We had a good turnout and everyone enjoyed visiting the gardensonalovely,warmevening.

Lynda LyndaLynda Lynda and Hamish Milner’s Hamish HamishMilner’s Milner’s Hamish Milner’s property onMcHughCrescent was a great start with their mainly native garden. It was wonderful to walk through the canopy of well established trees and shrubs, withabackdropof McHughsForest, and Hamish’sreplicaof the Anderson Hut from Mt White was an added bonus. An aviary, little hideaways for special quiet times and Lynda’s picking gardenbroughtsomelovelycontrastandcolour.

Mandy andyandy andy and Mark Crawford’s Mark MarkCrawford’s Crawford’s Mark Crawford’s garden in Kowhai Drive was a large garden with lovely, angled lawns and well established various garden areas. Since arriving eighteen months ago they have been reshaping and putting their own mark on the garden. There are some nice areas for sitting and relaxing amongst beautifulhydrangeas,pelargoniumsandabiggleditsiamadefor apeacefulplacetositandenjoythegardens.

Graham Graham Graham Graham and Ann Gibson’s Ann Gibson’s Ann Gibson’s Ann Gibson’s garden also in Kowhai Drive was special with its beautifully established trees set on lawn. The sprawling oaks, lovely beech tree, conifers and the smoke tree in full bloom made for a wonderful wander at dusk. Ann’s flower gardens were also full of treasures, and her dogwoods and gladiolitookcentrestage.

Graham entertained us with his museum of memorabilia - a treasure trove of tools, musical instruments, records, movies, photographs, history and so much more. It was a delight to speakwithhimabouthispassionforhiscollections. The committee served a lovely supper in the garden, and everyoneenjoyedachatbeforereturninghome.

Lee Stokes.

anyonewhoisinterested.” Dunsandel Historic Society, on behalf of the Selwyn Heritage and History Network was awarded $12,480 from the Community History Fund, with groups including Dunsandel, Ellesmere, Leeston, Ellesmere Heritage Park, Arthur’s Pass, Lincoln, Glentunnel and Hororata all using eHive subscriptions to upload their records. Funding still remains for other groups to join. The online tool will helpmuseumsseewhat local artefacts are available to be publicly displayed, Mike concluded.

The collections can be found by Googlingoneoftheparticipating historical societies mentioned above, along with the word ‘eHive’. For example, ‘Dunsandel HistoricSocietyeHive’.

The Selwyn Community History Fund is now open for applications until 30th April 2023. It is designed to support community groups to protect and promote the district’s history;providegreateraccessto Selwyn’s past; assist residents and visitors to learn about local history;andcelebrateourunique storiesandplaces.

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A change for the Darfield Gun Club this month, with norwesters and dull cloud. More of the same in other words, with a brief rain shower to make it interesting shooting on February 5th. Not surprising then that there were no possibles in the eye-opener with four A Grade shooters all on 24/25. Round two was a 20 target Single Barrell event, still no RED on the board, although Brodie Brodie Brodie Brodie Mangels Mangels and Bevan Brown Bevan Brown Bevan Bevan Brown led the way with 19/20 in the A Grade. These were very good scores in the wind and a good set up with the day's prizes over eventstwoandthree. A quick break for afternoon tea and then 15 pair Double Rise to finish. The top score of 28/30 went to Brian Johnson Brian Johnson Brian Brian in the B Grade,whichlifted himto atotal of 43/50. Brodie followed up with a 25 to top score and save the reputation of the A Graders. Bevan’s Single Barrell score counting for much as a lower thannormalDoubleRisescoreof

WinnersfromtheFebruary5thshoot. BrianJohnson(BGrade),BrodieMangels(AGrade) andDaveScobie(CGrade).

22 held Dave Folley Dave Folley Dave Folley Dave Folley to a third placing.

OntoBGradewith Warwick Hill Warwick Hill Warwick Hill Warwick Hill and Rupert Wright Rupert Wright equal on 37/50, a gentlemanly coin toss deciding the finishing order. Two scores of 29 led the C Grade. They decided to shoot o with Ross Millichamp Millichamp earning first place and Dave Scobie Dave Scobie second. Reese Cross Cross Reese Cross was third, just a singletargetadrift. Many thanks to those who worked on the damaged Trap to get it working in time for this month's shoot, as well as those who assisted in squad operations, were on afternoon teadutyandtheo ceoperator.

Next shoot Sunday, March 5th Next shoot Sunday, March 5th Next Sunday, March 5th Next Sunday, March 5th at 1pm, everyone is welcome. at 1pm, everyone is welcome. at 1pm, everyone is welcome. at 1pm, everyone is welcome.

Results:

Round 3 (Double Rise 3

Trophies): Trophies): Trophies): Trophies):

AGrade:BrodieMangels(44/50)

BGrade:BrianJohnson(28)

CGrade:DaveScobie(17)

MeatTrophies-Round2&3

A Grade: A Grade:

1st:BMangels(44/50)

2nd:BBrown(41)

3rd:DFolley(40)

B Grade: B Grade:

1st: BJohnson(43)

2nd:WHill(37)

3rd:RWright(37)

C Grade: C Grade: C C

1st:RMillichamp(29)

2nd:DScobie(29)

3rd:RCross(28). Bevan Brown, Shoot Secretary / Publicity Officer.

MALVERN JUNIOR TENNIS

On Saturday, January 28th, the second Annual Malvern Junior Tennis Tournament was held at the Darfield Courts. Over thirty five junior players ranging in age from 10 - 16 years old represented their clubs from throughout the Malvern District (Darfield, She eld, Courtenay, West Melton (W/M), Hororata, KirweeandWeedons)

The weather was a real mixed bag, with rain early on, sunshine and then regular showers early intheafternoon.

The day saw some great battles, with a number of games running well into an hour before the results were known, with some verytiredplayersattheend. Everyone got to play a minimum of two games each, with some of the finalists having to play four gamesthroughouttheday.

West Melton Club had a very strong showing, taking out all

the top spots for the Boys section.

“Special thanks goes to Darfield Tennis Club for making their courts and club rooms available againthisyear, Katie Molloy Katie Molloy Molloy Molloy for the help with organising and running the event on the day, and to our major sponsor Harcourt Insulation (2006) Ltd, for all the prizes,” commented Malvern Tennis Committee Secretary, Richard Hindle Richard Hindle Richard Hindle.

The top placings of each age groupwere:

Boys: Boys:Boys:

16yrs:

1st: Beetle Mac Rae Beetle Mac Rae Beetle Mac Rae Beetle Mac Rae (W/M)

2nd: Will Turner Will Turner Turner Will Turner (W/M)

14yrs:

1st: William King William King William King William King (W/Melton)

2nd: Jack Molloy Jack Molloy Molloy Molloy (Darfield)

12yrs:

1st: Finn Sorenson Finn Sorenson Finn Sorenson (W/M)

2nd: Michael McHa e McHa e Michael McHa e (W/M)

10yrs:

1st: Lakyn Gallagher Lakyn Gallagher Lakyn Gallagher Lakyn Gallagher (W/M)

2nd: James Hardy James Hardy James Hardy James Hardy (Hororata) Girls: Girls:Girls:

16yrs:

1st: Emily Richards Emily Richards (Hororata)

2nd: Brooke Butler Brooke Brooke Butler (Darfield)

14yrs:

1st: Jessie Smith Jessie Jessie Smith (Hororata)

2nd: Poppy Molloy (Darfield)

12yrs:

1st: Hannah Stratton Hannah Stratton Hannah Hannah Stratton (Weedons)

2nd: Rose Carey Rose Carey Carey Carey (Darfield)

10yrs:

1st: Lori McAndrews Lori McAndrews Lori McAndrews Lori McAndrews (Hororata)

2nd: Alice Richards Alice Richards Alice Alice Richards (Hororata).

If anyone is interested in playing If anyone playing or getting involved with tennis, or getting involved with tennis, getting involved with tennis, getting involved with tennis, please make contact with your please make contact with your please make contact please make contact local clubs or email local clubs email Richard Hindle (Malvern Tennis Richard Hindle Tennis Committee Secretary) Committee Secretary) Committee Secretary) Committee Secretary) Richard@insulation.co.nz, and he will put you in touch he you in touch with your local club. with your local club. with your club. with your club.

T TT T--BUDDING & CHIP BUD BUDDING & CHIP BUD & CHIP BUDDING & CHIP BUDDING

GRAFTING DING GRAFTING DING DEMONSTRATION WORKSH DEMONSTRATION WORKSH WORKSH WORKSHOP OP OP OP

Retired university horticulture lecturer, Mr Roy Edwards, will teach and demonstrate chip budding and T-budding grafts on stone fruit trees. Come along on 11th February and learn a different way of grafting stone fruit. You will be able to take your grafted tree home in June. The workshop starts at 1pm but you are welcome to come at 12noon for a BYO picnic lunch and wander around the Askin’s property, 2003 Bealey Rd Hororata (“Ballybroom” sign on the gates at Bealey Road, 600m down shingle road).

GARDEN FOCUS FOR FEBRUARY: GARDEN FOCUS FOR FEBRUARY: GARDEN FOR FEBRUARY: GARDEN FOR FEBRUARY:

• Keep up succession plantings of lettuce, rocket, coriander

• Plant in time for autumn and winter harvest: cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, turnips, swede

• Prune stone fruit trees after harvest

• Harvest and preserve: tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, capsicans, stone fruit, figs.

T-BUDDING & CHIP BUDDING GRAFTING

DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP

Saturday 11th February 12noon for viewing & picnic lunch 1pm for workshop 2003 Bealey Road, Hororata

‘Nourish Community Garden - Darfield’ Community Garden meets Mondays 9 - 11am at Almond Park, Darfield.

2023MalvernJuniorTennisTournamentwinners. EmilyRichards,JessieSmith,HannahStratton,LoriMcAndrews,WilliamKing, LakynGallagher,BeetleMacRae,FinnSorenson.

SPORTS RESULTS

HORORATA GOLF HORORATA

OUTDOOR MOVIE

Friday 10th February, 7pm Greendale Reserve

Showing: The School of Rock (PG)

GREENDALE GOLF GREENDALE GOLF

Applications are now being accepted for this annual memorial fund of up to $3,000. Applicants need to be studying in health or a health related field and are, or have recently been, a resident of the Malvern area.

Applications close 24th February 2023

Please phone Mary 318 1255.

Friday

PUBLIC NOTICES

Great for heart health, strength and balance

- our Mature and Mo vated classes are low impact, lots of fun with a great social vibe.

This class is for anyone ge2ng back into fitness and specially designed for 60 years or older. Plus accredited by ACC. Come along for only $6 per class!

• Darfield Recrea on and Community Centre: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.30am (excludes first Monday of each month)

• Selwyn Sports Centre: Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am

• Lincoln Event Centre: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am

• West Melton Community and Recrea on Centre: Mondays 10.15am and Wednesdays 11am

www.selwyn.govt.nz/recrea?on

OXFORD A&P ASSOCIATION

SATURDAY 1st APRIL 2023

ENTRIES CLOSE: 28th February

(No late entries accepted)

Schedules available online - W: showday.online

Some Trade & Art/Cra/ sites are s ll available. Contact Chris?ne Roberts via: E: secretary@oxfordapshow.co.nz • • W: oxfordapshow.co.nz

Full Livery

Resident Instructor - Dressage (Brugs Nicholls) Very Limited Spaces

FACILITIES INCLUDE:

• 60x20 Floodlit Outdoor Arena

• 40x20 Floodlit Indoor School

• 8 Stables

• Round Pen

Café Hope

Open 10am

SUNDAY 12TH FEB

St Ambrose Church Sheffield

All welcome

MALVERN NEWS

EDITORIAL DEADLINE: 1pm, Monday 13th February

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 10am, Tuesday 14th February

ACCOUNTANTS

ARE AREARE ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 0212150981.

AUTOMOTIVE

DARFIELD DARFIELD DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 033188113.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARRS CARRS CARRS CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please phone Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message.

CHIM CHIMCHIM 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 021939113.

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PTSA

Tuesday 21 February 2023, 7:30pm

Darfield High School Staffroom

New committee members needed to keep the PTSA going. Contact: ptsa@darfield.school.nz

if more info is needed.

Supper/wine & cheese to follow We would love to see you there!

• Hot Water Wash Bay

• Double Fenced Paddocks

• Loading Ramp

• Large Car Parking (keep Float/Truck on site)

• Crush grangeroadstables.nz

Darfield High School Rural College, in conjunction with Lincoln University, is offering subjects from the Regional Diploma in Agriculture as night classes in 2023. YoucancompletetheDiplomaintwoyears,orselect individualsubjectsforaCertificateofProficiency.

Semester One starts on Monday 20 February

Papers offered are:

021R Comp computing and 025R PLSC Plant Science Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm.

For further information, contact Rex Smith 03 318 8411 or 021 075 7145 (after hours) or rs@darfield.school.nz

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CHURCH

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 12TH

FEBRUARY 2023

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona

Ph: 022 642 5805

17 North Terrace, Darfield

CARPET

NEED NEEDNEED NEED carpet? Go local! Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please phone Alan Roberts 0212272080.

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.

FIREWOOD &

CATS on Courtenay Boutique Boarding Cattery!

• Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting. • Close proximity to all main centres. Phone: 027 433 3564

Firewood Dry,

shed stored, na?ve wood and kindling. Free delivery to Darfield township for orders over 3 cube. Coal 20kg bags or 500kg bulk bags. Phone 03 975 4502. 417 Creyke Rd, Darfield.

DOGS

OXFORD OXFORD

BOARDING

BOARDING BOARDING BOARDING

KENNELS KENNELS

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Phone Jude & Bevan Blackmore 03 312 3355 027 288 8724

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

FOR SALE

MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM square meadow hay. Last years. $50. Please phone0274815309.

WOOD WOODWOOD 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. Please phone 021 243 8378 for more details.

GARDENING

GARDENING GARDENING GARDENING GARDENING, handyman. All jobs considered. Interior and exterior. Please phone 021 2070532.

GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 0274676613.

HAIR DRESSER

WALK WALK--IN IN IN haircuts with Vetty. Gold Card Specials. At the DarfieldHairBoutique.

TRIMMING

ADVERTISING

DEADLINE: 10am, Tuesday

LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security0211718060.

ROOF

MAINTENANCE

SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $170pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 3183660.

SCRAP METAL

Heat pump/air conditioned

Fully

alarmed parking. Contact: Gerald 021 340

PAINTING

WANTED! WANTED! WANTED! Best prices! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery.Specialisinginfarm clean-ups. Rod McQuoidbuyer. Please phone either 0276950480oralternatively 0800030712.

‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway

Painter & Decorator

Darfield Based Will cover all areas

Contact Micky on 021 125 1613

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

PAINTING

Call

Painting

Udi Painting &

& Decorating

For all Painting and Decorating services!

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

Fully Qualified    Wallpapering

Roof Painting  Quality Services

Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

QUAD BIKE TOUR GUIDE

20 - 40 hours per week

Sales, Marke'ng & Guiding Tours operate at Springfield, from 9am - 4pm.

A dynamic role for someone who enjoys a variety of tasks in a growing industry. We provide ongoing training and support so you gain skills that will benefit your career in Adventure Tourism while working in a great rural community. You will have flexibility in your hours of work as long as you are available to take customer phone calls. Weekends are our busy me plus prior to Christmas and during the summer you can expect an increase in work load. A current work place first aid cer ficate is required for our health and safety policy. Please email a CV with work experience and skills to grebuKon@xtra.co.nz

Grenville BuKon - Adventure Trailrides Ltd

Ph: 027 291 1239

Automo?ve Mechanic/Technician

• Experience of at least 3-5 years

• Wages and remunera on nego able

• Start date asap in 2023.

For further info please email Shelley on coalgatemotors@xtra.co nz

FENCING FENCING FENCING positions available locally and also station work. Casual or Fulltime, Uni student, Exp preferred. Good wages and valued team. Phone021640748.

WANTED

AMMUNITION AMMUNITION AMMUNITION AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any calibre rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 033425885.

DEAD DEADDEAD DEAD Cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Please phone 0274848121.

HUSQVARNA HUSQVARNA HUSQVARNA HUSQVARNA Chainsaw wanted to buy. Over 60cc. Will pay cash. Please phone 021 299 0937.

Springfield School Springfield School

Te Pou Tī Kōuka Te

SCALE A TEACHER A TEACHER

Permanent Part time, FTTE 0.5 (principal release)

Starts beginning of Term 2 2023, or by negotiation.

We seek an innovative and vibrant teacher to join our wonderful rural school. We are situated 45 minutes west of Christchurch at the foothills to the Alps. With amazing outdoor pursuits at our doorstep and a great community feel, this could be just the job for you!

We seek a teacher who is able to build quality relationships with students and someone who:

• Contributes to all aspects of life at a rural school

• Works effectively both collaboratively and independently

• Passionate about taking the learning outdoors

• Comfortable utilizing digital technologies to effectively enhance learning

• Is happy to work across all levels, with the position being primarily with Year 1-3

Please make clear in your application your skills, strengths and passions.

FULL-TIME COOK

Dunsandel Stop Shop is looking for a full-time cook, with front of house experience and excellent coffee making skills!

You will be in charge of food prep every morning, baking, cooking food all day for the hot food cabinets as well as meals. Some serving behind the counter will be required. Being available to work weekends is a must! But don’t worry you get guaranteed weekends off as well, approximately 35 hours per week.

COUNTRY TOUCH

•

Friendly & experienced professional service. Phone

•

•

•

Call

Call

Andrew Love Contract Window Cleaning

Commercial  Residen al Free Quotes

E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816

TENANCY

WINDOW TINTING

Applications close on: Sunday 19th February 2023.

Applications close on: Sunday 19th February 2023. on: Sunday 19th on: Sunday 19th

For enquiries and an application pack please contact: For an application contact: office@springfield.school.nz office@springfield.school.nz

If this sounds like something you are interested in please email your CV in to dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

METAL FABRICATOR OR MECHANIC Light Engineering & Welding

Hartz Marine require a competent, focused & well-organised person with experience or aptitude for this position.

• A passion & interest in powerboats & engines an advantage

• Must be reliable & have a current drivers licence

• Work locally in a bright, sunny workshop with supportive management

• NZ MITO Apprenticeship schemes available

• Excellent rates paid for the right person

• Flexible hours

Please email the Manager: hartzmarine@gmail.com

RuralTenancyInspections. RuralTenancyInspections. RuralTenancyInspections. RuralTenancyInspections. AlsoprovidingTotalRural andResidentialProperty ManagementSolutions. PhoneRebecca 0273132270or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

TINT TINTTINT TINT--A AA A--WINDOW WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Phone 0800 368 468.

info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

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All throughout dinner my wife’s best friend’s four-year-old daughter stared at me as I sat opposite her. The girl could hardly eat her food for staring. I checked my shirt for spots, felt my face for food, and pa*ed my hair in place, but nothing stopped her from staring at me.

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