ISSUE 1,076 - FRIDAY 10TH MARCH 2023

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ISSUE 1,076

Friday 10th March 2023

Malvern Hockey is back on the map following a strong win at the National Masters tournament, held in Mount Maunganuilastweek.

The last time Malvern Hockey won a national title was in 1987 at Collier Trophy, with three members of that team in thecurrent40’sMastersteam;

Di Te Awa Di Te Awa Di Te Awa Di Te Awa (nee Weavers), Janine Topham Janine Topham Janine Topham (nee Peter) and Megan Wang Megan Megan Wang (neeYaxley).

The Malvern Masters team came together in 2019, as a way to reunite former players and give thanks to all the former coaches and managers who helped make Malvern Hockey the powerhouse it was. These included Beula Beula Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins, Helen Shipley Helen Shipley Helen Helen Shipley, Jenny Jenny Jenny Jenny Pearson Pearson Pearson Pearson, Adrianne Begg Adrianne Begg Adrianne Begg Adrianne Begg, Judy Judy Frahm FrahmFrahm Frahm, Donita Yaxley Donita Yaxley Donita Donita Yaxley, Nancy Nancy Nancy Nancy Boyes BoyesBoyes Boyes and many more that inspired the current Masters players’ love of the game.

The Malvern Women’s 40’s Masters team started their tournamentonMonday,February 27th, with a hard fought game against North Harbour, scraping together a 1-0 win. Things

started to gel for the next game against Northland, and Malvern took the game comfortably 5-0.

Otago was up next with a 5-0 win, guaranteeing Malvern top place in their pool and a spot in

the semi-finals against Manawatu on Friday. In typical semi-final fashion, this was a tough and physical game, ending in a 1-1 drawbeforegoingtoashoot-out.

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MalvernMastersNationals2023winningteam.

Back:KristyRedfern,DiTeAwaMeganWangKirstenHatton,KirraleeJohnstonJuliaBretherton,Jackie Maxwell,RebeccaHooper,MichelleHollands,RachelRobertson,JaneJenkins, Front:AmyTruscott,SallyBerry,JanineTopham,HilaryBristowe,LisaMcLean.Absent:PenGough

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MALVERN NATIONAL CHAMPS

...Continued from front page. ...Continued from front page. Brilliant goalkeeping from Kirsten Hatton Hatton Kirsten Hatton, and with the players all slotting their shots, meant Malvern were on the way tothefinal.

Fittingly, it was an all South Island final, against another smaller association, Tasman. Well drilled and fit, Tasman were always going to be a challenge, and Malvern knew they’d have to dig deep. Producing some great hockey

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that saw amazing attack and solid defence, Malvern won the final2-0.

The team consisted of seventeen players: Di Te Awa, Amy Truscott, Megan Wang, Jane Jenkins, Janine Topham, Rachel Robertson, Sally Berry, Lisa McLean, Michelle Hollands, Hilary Bristowe, Pen Gough, Kristy Redfern, Kirsten Hatton, Julia Bretherton, Jackie Maxwell, Kirralee Johnston and Rebecca Hooper.

The team is very grateful for theirsponsorsandwishtothank: Property Brokers; Penny and Ben Gough; Livestock Exchange; Bain Road Wines Ltd; Canterbury Clay Bricks; Challenge Darfield; Kirwee Central; Frew’s Transport Ltd; Challenge Kirwee; and Sam andAmyTruscott.

For anyone wanting info on For anyone wanting info on For anyone wanting info on For anyone wanting info on Malvern Hockey Juniors, Malvern Hockey Juniors, Malvern Hockey Juniors, Malvern Hockey Juniors, please contact Amy Truscott please contact Amy Truscott please contact Amy Truscott please contact Amy Truscott through the Malvern Hockey through the Malvern Hockey through the Hockey through the Hockey Facebook page. Facebook page. Facebook page. Facebook page.

DHS TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

Darfield High School had a good turnout last Friday night at Lake Crichton - the weather held o for them and conditions were perfect.

It was great to see so many parents, grandparents and supporters out cheering the studentson. Overallresultsfromthe10th Februaryand3rdMarch.

2023TriathlonChampions:

• IntermediateBoys:JackMolloy

• Year8Boys:WilliamThrower

• Year8Girls:DaisyMaude

• Year7Boys:BenMorten

RunnerUp:BenMolloy

• Year7Girls:SaphiaRidgen

RunnerUp:MarlieMcCaughan

• Year7/8GirlsTeams:GoGirls Go(FridaOberg,AdiVercoe, BrookBlacklock)

RunnerUp:CoolBananas (InezPeters-Busch,Charlotte Rhodes,KeiraPokaihauRodgers)

• Year7/8Mixed:TheYoung Guns(JohnnyBarnard,Ashleigh

Bromley,CharliMaley)

• Year7/8GirlsDuo:Duo

Rampage(IslaSwords,Max Cleaver).

2023DuathlonChampions:

• SeniorBoys:OscarStevenson

• SeniorGirls:IslaMcPherson

• InterGirls:HannahMolloy

• Year7Boys:JacobMorris

Runnerup:OscarLeCompte

• Year7Girls:LuluMaley

• Year7/8GirlsTeam-Winner (SaphiaRidgenandZaraLowe)

WellDoneto Lulu Maley Lulu Maley Maley,fornot only winning the Short Course Duathlon Junior title but also the OverallFemaletitlefor2023.

LongCourseDuathlonOverall Female(2nd): Isla McPherson Isla McPherson Isla Isla McPherson.

Congratulations also to Isla McPherson for defending her South Island Secondary Schools Senior Girls Duathlon title in Oamaru on Monday, March 6th. Oscar Stevenson Oscar Stevenson Oscar Oscar Stevenson also placed fourth in the Senior Boys Duathlon.

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IslaMcPhersonattheSouthIslandSecondarySchools’Duathlon.

GRAIN & GRAPE OPENING SOON

The much anticipated opening of Grain and Grape is nearly here. The building, inside and out has had a complete makeover and is looking amazing, with a garden bar, outside dining, upstairs private dining or meeting room, sunny courtyard and deck. Grain and Grape will be an enjoyable meeting place for families, couplesandfriends.

West Melton based owners Murray Davie Murray Davie

Murray Davie and Bernadette Bernadette Bernadette Bernadette Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor have a long history in hospitality and have given their design a lot of careful thought and are very proud of the di erent themes they have created throughout the building, from the restaurant to the courtyardareas.

Murray Davie

Murray was the owner of the Cardrona on Avon for five years until it was destroyed in the earthquake and is the current owner, along with Bernadette, of the Silver Dollar Bar and Restaurant in Rolleston, which they started six years ago.

Murray has a long history with Selwyn, having lived here for the last fifteen years. He is a former All Black and Canterbury Rugby player and is also prominent in rugby and golfing circles within Selwyn.

Bernadette was the former owner of the Bridge Restaurant and Bar in Prebbleton for twelve years. She has lived in Selwyn

for most of her life and was born in Leeston. Bernadette is also a notablenetballcoachandgolfer.

Head Chef Catalina Catalina has been with the pair for many years, firstly at The Bridge and then at Silver Dollar. She did a big trip overseas last year and is now back and very excited to have the opportunity to create beautiful dishes for Darfield and the surrounding areas. Her partner Aru AruAru is also a qualified Chef who is excited to join the teamonthisnewventure.

Catalina and Aru don’t have a signature dish in mind, this will be something that patrons will decide for themselves, but they

have designed a menu using lots of local and organic products that they are sure are going to beahit.

Grain and Grape will be open seven days and will also be open for brunch on a Sunday. Murray and Bernadette intend to have live music on Sundays in the gardenbar.

“The Grain and Grape isdesigned tomeettheneedsof theDarfield and surrounding districts. We are looking forward to meeting you

CHALLENGING EVENT

Theweekofthe19thtothe25th of February, local Mark Beattie Mark Beattie Mark competed once again in the Southern Lakes Ultra. A seven day, six stage run that was approximately 240km from the top of Lake Hawea to Coronet Peak, Queenstown. The longest stage was 70km and the shortest was 6km. Mark was entered in the supported category which means the crew move their camp bagfromeachlocation.

All of the gear required must fit into their bag and weigh a maximum of 12kgs. On each stage you must carry all your mandatory gear, excluding sleepingbagandmat. In the unsupported category competitors must carry all their gear on their back except their tent.

“It was an enjoyable week connecting with old friends and meeting new people from New Zealand and overseas,” commentedMark.

“Approximately 100 people were participating. It was tough six days on my feet, the first couple of days went really well, but then I was battling blisters and other niggles that slowed me up a bit. But, I was extremely happy and proud to complete the event.

“I was lucky enough to not get caught up in the evacuation situationduringwildweather.

“The o cial times have not been released as yet, but I’m happy with how my race went. It’s a very well run event, and the crew work very hard over the week and leading up to the

event to make it the success it is,”Markconcluded.

Markthoroughlyenjoyedthe SouthernLakesUltraevent.

GrainandGrapeowners,MurrayDavieandBernadetteTaylor arelookingforwardtoopeningsoon.

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CHILDREN’S DAY FUN

Selwyn Parenting Network (SPN) couldn’t bring the sun to Malvern, but they certainly bought the fun! Darfield played host to SPNs inaugural Malvern Children’s Day last Sunday. Hundreds of families from all over the district poured through the doors of the Darfield Recreation Centre to enjoy the free activities and family fun on o er, to celebrate Children’s Day New Zealand. Not even the relentless weekend rain could dampen the spirits of young and old, who enjoyed the five large inflatables, henna and air spray tattoo art, face painting, sensory play, balloon animals, soft play andasmallanimalspetzone. Speaking of the success, SPNs Operations and Event organiser Kate Webb Kate Webb Kate Kate Webb said,“Ahighlightfor me was the space occupied by Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade and Darfield Playcentre, who epitomised community spirit in all that they did. The fun activities not only taught the children valuable life skills, but also served as afuture modelling of how extraordinarily rewarding volunteering can be. Darfield

Playcentre raised just shy of $800 through their incredible bake sale, with all funds being donated to Wairoa Playcentre to distributeto their familiesasand when they need to, following the devastationoflastmonth.

“Bringing this event directly to families of Malvern was truly appreciated. We were blown away by the number of families that commented on the ‘relief and joy’ it brought them to have a totally free event where

tamariki could just blend in with equality to their peers whilst having the time of their lives.

“A special thanks goes to Malvern Community Board, Selwyn District Council, Malvern Estates and Fleur Earl Fleur Earl Earl Earl at Darfield Recreation Centre,” Kate concluded.

CHILDREN’S DAY AT TRINITY

Malvern Co-operating Church hosted Children's Day in 2021, and during Covid, families celebrated children at home within their bubbles. But two years, nothing could dampen the 2023 Children's Day, not even thedrizzlyweather!

Inside Trinity Church, rays of sunshine beamed through from the children and adults present. We were blessed with children sharing their gifts, Joe JoeJoe Joe who makes models inspired by a movie and his love for Lego. Lorenzo's Lorenzo's Lorenzo's bountiful garden has inspired his love for veges, eating what he has planted (he has even grown red corn!) He shares his vegetables with neighboursandthecommunity. Beautiful tambourine dancing from Maddy Maddy inspired the congregation to wave their arms andclap.

Awesomeandcreativeartworkin the form of a huge poster that proudly hangs in the Sunday School room from sisters Sienna Sienna and Camilla Camilla Camilla Camilla.

made

wonderful

ball, and when you shake it you see glitter and snowfall. Beautiful and gifted children are suchablessingtousall.

Thank you to our special four legged worshippers, Sir Shiloh and Bexley Shetland ponies led in by Catherine Catherine and Christina Christina boughtjoytoallpresent!

Other activities followed including bowls, face painting, fruits and a chocolate fountain, music, arts and crafts, sausage sizzle, bubbles, ice cream, and of coursemorningtea!

Aunty Lyn, Malvern Co-operating Parish Team Leader.

Thomas(5)fromDarfield.

Zadok(3)fromGreendale.

JohnandLeeStokes,SiennaReedand PaulaWarmanenjoyedthecelebrations.

Cassia(3)fromWaimakGorge.

THE FAT COW

Jenny JennyJenny Jenny from The Fat Cow (real fruit ice cream truck), is a local country girl living in Kirwee, originally from South Africa some eighteen years ago. The Fat Cow originated in Wellington and was part of the Blossom Festival. Jenny took over the lease when the owner went on an overseas experience for at leastthreeyears.

“Beingintheautumnof my life,I needed a change and decided returning to hospitality and meeting gorgeous people from all over New Zealand was something I wanted to do next. I love seeing the smile on people's faces and being a part of an amazing community that go above and beyond to support

eachother,”commentedJenny.

“We o er a range of seasonal fruit with premium vanilla ice cream, yoghurt ice cream and vanilla bean, thereby catering for all lifestyles, including vegan or gluten-freeoptions.

“With roots deep in being sociable and friendly, we make

every ice cream an occasion of truecountryhospitality.

“My Motto in my B&B and lifestyle has always been, ‘arrive as a guest and leave as a friend’. When you see us around pop in and enjoy a real fruit country ice cream experience,” Jenny concluded.

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SELWYN RUGBY CLUBS’ 50TH CELEBRATION

The Selwyn Rugby Club based in the Glentunnel Domain is due to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, a yearlateduetoCovid.

The Club was formed in March 1972, when Hororata and the Black Diamonds (Glentunnel, Coalgate, Whitecli s) Clubs amalgamated due to the lack of support for both Clubs. The Selwyn River was the dividing boundary line between the two Clubs and helped formed the combinedClub'sname.

The Club has seen afew changes over the years. Originally they were able to field senior teams, but as life changes and people relocate the Club hasn’t had a senior team since 2013, which wasaDivision3team.

Therehavebeenacoupleofwell -known players that have connections to the Club,

D Symon D Symon aplayerfromthe1977 Senior Reserve team has represented New Zealand in both rugby as a Colt and in rowing for the New Zealand Eights. He was also a member of the Canterbury Rugby team.

Pete McAndrew Pete McAndrew Pete McAndrew represented Canterbury in the Under 18 team and was Captain for the Mid CanterburyNPCteam.

Now the Club only fields enthusiastic junior teams who are striving to be just like past successfulplayers.

The Club combined forces with the netball and cricket clubs to build new clubrooms, which

were started in 1993 and were completed in 1995. The clubrooms were largely built by volunteerlabour.

The Anniversary will see a few events take place, Friday, March 31st will be a casual evening catch-up where everyone can mix and mingle. On Saturday, there will be a Golden Oldies game and possibly some She eld/Selwyn junior games. Saturday evening, there is dinner in Glentunnel Hall with the unveiling of an honours board andinductionoflifemembers.

Currently, the Club has one living life member, Mr Robbie Merriman Robbie Robbie Merriman, with Anne Anne McAndrew McAndrew McAndrew, an honorary committeemember.

SELWYN RUGBY FOOTBALL

– 2022

Friday 31 March 2023

Conversation Evening | 7pm Selwyn Rugby Clubrooms, Glentunnel Domain Come along & reminisce Cash Bar will be open | Supper provided.

Saturday 1 April 2023

Anniversary Dinner 5:30pm Drinks – 7.00pm Dinner Glentunnel Community Centre. Tickets $40 per person – includes a 2 Course Bu et Meal and welcome drink.

Please email your ticket request to: selwynrfc@gmail.com

Text - Juanita McAndrew 0273022972

Tickets available at Glentunnel Store

Dinner tickets will only be confirmed once payment has been received

Courtesy Van will freely be available both nights.

Commemorative Beer Handle will be available for purchase $15

Please contact us to make an appointment in one of the four convenient office locations.

Kate Warren Senior Associate

Mobile: 027 384 3054

Email: kate.warren@tp.co.nz

Rolleston & Darfield: 03 317 9099

Christchurch: 03 374 9999

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EXECUTOR EXPENDITURE

Every dollar paid in executor expenses is a dollar denied to thebeneficiariesoftheEstate.

An Executor is a trusted individual that administers the deceased’s estate. The job doesn’t come with a manual, nor with payment in many circumstances. With the costs of almost everything seemingly on the rise, we remind you of the KellermanCase.

Mr Kellerman Mr Kellerman Mr Kellerman died in 2018. His Will, just one page long, appointeddaughter Margaret Margaret (of London)asexecutor,leftagiftof $70,000, and the balance of the estate, after deducting all the usual expenses, to be divided equally among his three children.

A primary issue prompting the litigation was the expenses

charged by Margaret to the estate. These expenses included return business class airfares between New Zealand and the United Kingdom on three occasions for herself and her husband, a fourth business class trip where she has charged a percentage of her airfare, luxury accommodation (including the costs of breakfast), and the costs of lunch and dinner for herself and her husband during their relatively extensive stays in New Zealand. The ‘executor expenses’ and ‘property clearance’ costs came to $97,976 - against an estate with a total value of $560,927 it is easy to see why these costs were held to be unreasonable. The starting point is that an executor is obliged to act gratuitously. This means that they are not usually paid for

their time spent in administering anestate.

Executors are entitled to be paid back all that they have had to pay out. It is one of the fundamental rights that costs and expenses properly incurred intheadministrationofanestate are compensable out of the assetsoftheestate.

All expenses must be properly andreasonablyincurred.

We are here to serve our clients during their lifetimes and beyond. The best interests of your beneficiaries are at the forefront of what our Estates Team does. Get in contact with us if you require any advice from Estate Planning to Estate Administration.

Kate Warren, Senior AssociateTavendale and Partners.

GREAT CONCERT

JanPrestonBoogieTriowasafantasticsuccessonSaturday, March4th,withapproximatelyeightypeopleattending. “Ignoringtherainfallingonthehall, itwasagloriousnightenjoyedbyall. Theboogiebeatgotalltoestapping, eventheoldsupperpianoroomgotintotherapping. Everyoneenjoyedthetalents,skillsandperformanceoftheJan PrestonBoogieTrio.Seatswerefullandthecommentsvery Pleasingandpositive,”commentedRobLawrence.

The informa on and opinions published are not necessarily those of the Malvern News proprietor. The final approval of le.ers for print, rests with the editor. Le.ers to the Editor should be no more than 200 words in length.

Le.ers to the Editor won’t be considered for publica on without the writer’s name (given and surname) and area of residence (not address) also being printed. Le.ers wri.en using a pseudonym, are unable to be published.

TotheEditor: ReGiveawayCompetition.

Wow! What a fantastic evening my husband Steve and I had! Brilliant,absolutelylovedit.Wesattheretoetappingandclapping, therhythmwasamazing.JanPrestonissuchatalentedwoman,71 years and all! Very clever, and we just loved the boogie and jazz. She even'cranked' up the dear ole piano that exists inthe supper room at the Recreation Centre with all the hammers exposed. It produced a wonderful sound! Janis very unique! Her husband was on the drums and another chap from Dunedin on the double bass....cannot speak highly enough, they were all terrific. So thank you to the MalvernNews for this wonderfulopportunity, I ammostgratefulandappreciative.

Natalie Roulston, Darfield.

TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND

The Tour of New Zealand is an international bike event held every two years, with competitors from Australia, the USA, Canada, Singapore and Europe. It is a well-known race and some good riders are there for glory and prize money (including ex-Tour de France rider Julian Dean Julian Dean Julian Dean), but most, including Rob Potts Rob Potts Rob Potts’ team, are theretoraisemoneyforcharity.

“I have been invited to once again ride in the Hynds Heart Racing team. We have two teams of five riders (the A Team of which I am in) and a Mixed Team, mostly out of the Mt Eden Club but also with a rider from Christchurch and myself from Darfield,”commentedRob.

“Our team goal this year is to raise $50,000 for the Heart Foundation, having raised $36,000 at the previous event. Ironically, our team captain had a heart attack and had stents before the last event and is on Beta Blockers, but he is still racing. My personal aim is to raise $1,500, so please feel free to donate and throw a few

dollars towards my goalremember, you'll never know when you may need Heart Foundationsupport.

“The course this year is solely in the South Island and has been truncated into six stages over just five days starting on 10th April2023,totalling512km.

• Day1:ArthursPassto Hokitika(100km)

• Day2:RosstoFranzJoseph (107km)

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB

The February 25th Malvern Rifle Club shoot was a repeat of the Club Championship Day from February 4th, which was stopped because of rain, with three rangesbeingshot-300,500and 600 yards, with 10 counting shotsateachdistance.

• Day3:FoxGlaciertoHaast (118km)

• Day4:Stage1Haastto Makarora,thenStage2 MakaroratoHawea(130km)

• Day5:GlendhuBaytoCrown RangeSummit(57km) “I,myfellowHyndsteam matesbutmainlytheHeart Foundation,awaitin anticipationforyoursupport,” Robconcluded.

If you would like to donate visit: tour-of-new-zealand-2023a.raisely.com/rob-poHs

Last weekend, some Malvern Rifle Club members travelled to Oamaru to compete in the 2023 Otago Championship Meeting, while a Club Training Day was held on the Malvern Range.It was a cool, overcast Saturday afternoon at the Malvern Range, with shooting done at 600 yards. The threatened rain did not eventuate, though there was the occasional patch of light drizzle. Scores weren’t recorded, but Allan White Allan White White Allan White (2 x 50s) and Mike Mike Mike Mike Chui Chui Chui shot very good scores. We wish Mike all the best as he travels to South Africa as part of the New Zealand F Class team competing in the 2023 F Class WorldChampionship.

The Otago Champs were shot in Oamaru over the weekend. It wasasuccessfulweekendforthe

Ashburton and Districts Rifle

Club,with John Snowden John Snowden John John (TRA), Bruce Horwood Bruce Horwood Bruce Bruce Horwood (TR B), John John John Fleming Fleming Fleming Fleming (TRC)and Coby Snow- Coby Snowden den den den (FTR Classic) winning their classes. Malvern Rifle Club shooters Chris Kershaw Chris Kershaw Chris Chris Kershaw (TR A), Sam Kershaw Sam Kershaw Sam Kershaw Sam Kershaw (TR B) and Barry Barry Brown Brown Brown Brown (TR C) were second in theirclasses. Geoff Smith Geoff Smith Smith Geoff Smith (FTR Classic)wasthirdinhisclass.

This weekend is the seventh and final round of the Club Championship - Longs (10 counting shotsat800and900yards).

Visitors are welcome at the Range.

Contact details for the Contact details for the Contact details for the Contact details for the Malvern Rifle Club can be Malvern Rifle Club can be Malvern Rifle be Malvern Rifle be found on their Facebook page: found on their Facebook page: on their page: on their page: Malvern Rifle Club. Malvern Rifle Club. Rifle Club. Rifle Club.

OnthestepsofTheBeehivein2021.Robissecondfromtheright.

KNITTED GIFT LAMBS

This year the Malvern A&P Show is showcasing ‘All things Woolly’, so there will be a second gift lamb class at this year’s show. A small knitted toy lambthatwillbedonatedtotheKiwiFamilyTrust. This class (14016) is free to enter, and Malvern Spinners and Weavers are donating a prize for the class.

You can also drop your lamb o at the Darfield Library before Friday, March 24th, and it will be addedtotheflock.

A basic pattern will be provided, but feel free to embellish as long as it is washable and still suitable for a baby. The pattern can be collected from the Darfield Library or the Malvern News o ce, found in the show catalogue or downloaded from the showday online site (select Malvern show 2023-documentsanddownloads).

Kiwi Family Trust was started in Christchurch in 2009 by Barbara Aitkin Barbara Aitkin Aitkin Aitkin, who saw the need to help Plunket get babies and children under 5 into woollen clothing. It also gave knitters who live aloneorinahomeapurposeandinclusiontohelp combat social isolation. This fantastic initiative started with only a handful of knitters, but now it has expanded to over 500 around New Zealand. Over 11,000 items were given to lucky recipients

in2020/2021.

The Kiwi Family Trust has now grown into a nationwide project providing warm clothes, blankets and other necessary items, as well as other community projects such as mentoring, seminars and youth camps through Plunket. It takes a village, midwives, Cancer society, Resettlement services, rural mothers groups and pre-schools to help keep this fantastic initiative movingalong.

To find out more about Kiwi Family Trust visit: find out more about Family visit: www.kiwifamilytrust.org www.kiwifamilytrust.org

As always during this busy time the Malvern A&P Association are eager for new members or those just available to help out at their working bees on Monday, March 20th or Thursday, March 23rd.

If you are keen to be involved contact Michelle on 027 788 6543.

DRFC CLUBROOMS RE-OPENED

Darfield Rugby Football Club (DRFC) had been wanting to renovate their clubrooms for a long time, in particular the kitchen and bar areas. They planned to start the makeover in late 2021/early 2022, however, it was delayed due to the gib shortage. The Club was finally able to get the renovations underway as soon as the 2022 rugbyseasonfinished.

The renovations are now complete, providing DRFC with a brand new kitchen that is larger and more functional than the old kitchen. They also have top of the range appliances that will make it a lot easier to cater for teams during home games and allow them to o er di erent food options to members and visitors.

“The kitchen is a much needed and used asset within our facility and it will prove to be beneficial not only for the members of our Club but also for all members of the Darfield and wider Malvern community. The clubrooms are a popular venue for local businesses to hire for functions and learning conferences,” commented Club Co-ordinator and Promotions Manager, Rebecca Kennedy Rebecca Kennedy Rebecca Kennedy Rebecca Kennedy.

“Along with the kitchen, we have added more storage areas and

created a new bar area. We have also re-painted the rest of the clubrooms and refreshed the woodwork, added a baby changing area to the women's toilets and updated the sound andprojectorsystem.

“We were really lucky and grateful to receive a significant amount of funding from the local Westview Fund that contributed to the majority of the building work being completed, we also received funds from The One Foundation for the sound and alarm system and repainting/ redecorating of the rest of the clubrooms. The Club also used funds that had been raised by

numerous fundraisers over the years.

“The Clubrooms were o cially re -opened by Club Patron John John John John Creamer Creamer Creamer on Thursday, March 2nd. We had a great turnout to the re-opening and were pleased that everyone could finally see the changes that have been made.

“Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon and the rest of the DRFC committee, club members and the local businesses involvedhaveworkedaroundthe clock for months to bring the renovations to fruition, and we are really excited to share it with everyone,”Rebeccaconcluded.

DARFIELD PREMIER CRICKET

Darfield gathered 7 points and beat the rain in a dominant encounter against PeninsulaHarbour at Darfield Domain, last Saturday.

With a poor forecast, the plan was to bowl first, dismiss the visitors for as little as possible then quickly reach the target beforetheskyopenedup.

Peninsula-Harbour obliged by electing to bat first and crawled their way to a total of 92 from 34 overs, after Nick Jenkins Nick Jenkins Nick Nick put the brakes on with miserly figures of 9 overs, 4 maidens, 8 runs and 2 wickets. Light drizzle fell briefly, and the umpires should be complimented for continuingplay.

Top wicket taker Will Will Will Greenslade Greenslade helped himself to a bag of 5 as he bowled 7.4 overs, 4 of them maidens for only 11 runs. Akhil Pant Akhil Pant Akhil Pant Akhil Pant was the only

batter to o er much with a patient 40, nearly half his side's runs.

Nick Gilbert Nick Nick Gilbert (15) and Robbie Robbie Foulkes Foulkes Foulkes (19) made a brisk start in reply, taking Darfield to 37 before Foulkes was bowled by David Neal David Neal Neal. Neal took a further 2 wickets as the in-form Frew brothers fell for single digit scores respectively. Ryan Ryan Hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes (19*) and a returning Tom Dempster Tom Dempster Tom (16*) took the side home with some powerful blows over the boundary just as the sky began to darken to end the game in the 21st over with a bonuspointsecured.

Peninsula-Harbour 92/10 from 32overs

AkhilPant40

Will Greenslade 5/11 from 7.4 overs

NickJenkins2/8from9overs.

Darfield94/4from21overs

RobbieFoulkes19

RyanHughes19*

TomDempster16*

DavidNeal3/17from4overs.

DarfieldRugbyFootballClubPatron,JohnCreamercuttingthe ribbonattheofficialre-openingoftheclubrooms.

Shannon McAleer, Darfield Premier Coach.

COLERIDGE TROPHY

On Saturday, March 4th, the Coleridge Trophy Quadrangular Tournament with Methven, Hororata, Waimak Gorge and Greendale Golf Clubs was played at Greendale Golf Course. This Trophy has been played for since the Lake Coleridge nine hole course closed some decades ago and is an integral part of the local golf calendar. Teams of twenty play, giving a field of eighty players. The course conditions were excellent, and although rain threatened to disrupt play, most people finished without getting too wet. Close competition and a sense of camaraderie were obvious, and after play, a shared meal was providedbyGreendale.

Waimak Gorge retained the Trophy with a total of 674averaging 33.7 per player. A stand out performance from Dean Judson Dean Judson Dean Dean Judson with42points,the highlight being a 2 on a par 4 hole, won him the Senior Grade and certainly helped his team.

Methven was second with 666 (averaging 33.3), with the leading woman G. O G.OG.O G. O’ ’’ ’Du y Du y Du having a Stableford score of 39. Separated by just one point

Greendale 658 (32.8) and Hororata 657 (also averaging 32.8)broughtuptherear.

OtherSeniorplacegetters:

M. Cowans M. Cowans M. M. Cowans (Waimak),

D. Lucas D. Lucas D. Lucas D. Lucas (Hororata),

A. Maxwell A. Maxwell A. A. Maxwell (Methven),

C. Middleton C. Middleton C. Middleton (Methven).

Intermediate:

G. Tallot G. Tallot G. G. Tallot (Hororata),

G. Thomas G. Thomas G. G. Thomas (Hororata),

J. Allan J. Allan J. Allan (Waimak),

J. Anderson J. Anderson J. Anderson (Methven),

D. McLaren D. McLaren D. McLaren (Greendale).

Junior:

D. Rutter D. Rutter D. Rutter (Greendale)-43 points,thebestscorefortheday,

A. Gorman A. A. Gorman (Methven),

A. Gillespie A. (Waimak),

D. McCorn D. McCorn D. McCorn D. McCorn (Hororata),

R. Riki R. Riki R. R. Riki (Waimak).

Women:

G. O G.OG.O G. O’ ’’ ’Du y Du y y (Methven),

E. Hampton E. Hampton E. E. Hampton (Methven),

D. Gibbs D. Gibbs D. Gibbs D. Gibbs (Greendale),

R. Smith R. Smith R. Smith R. Smith (Methven),

M. Wright M. Wright M. M. (Hororata). ThePresidents,Vice-Presidents, Men’sandWomen’sCaptains werealsopartoftheClub Teams.

Kath Adams, Greendale Golf Club Secretary.

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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 Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leaveamessage.

CHIM CHIMCHIM CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts oncoal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.

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Phone Jude & Bevan Blackmore 03 312 3355 027 288 8724

OPEN 7 DAYS

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FOR SALE

Malvern Lions have PEA STRAW AVAILABLE

$7 per small bale, delivered. Medium squares pea straw and linseed straw also available!

• Hugh Wright Sheffield - 021 565 550

• Brian Redfern Darfield - 318 8053

• Andrew Brooker Kirwee - 318 1530

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

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WASHING WASHING WASHING machines x 2 - $20 each. Homework desk - $50. China cabinet with lead light doors - $100. Couch to giveway. Please phone 027 4610231.

WOOD WOODWOOD WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m 3 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 GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 0274676613.

LOCKSMITH

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

CARPET

NEED 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.

FIREWOOD & COAL

Fully Qualified

Roof Painting

OFFICE SPACE

Darfield township

• 5 Ross Street

• 1st floor

• 79sqm open plan office

• Small kitchenette and toilet

• Heat pump/air conditioned

• Fully alarmed parking.

Contact: Gerald 021 340 990

Vivien 021 340 991

PEST CONTROL SPIDERBAN NC LTD

Darfield owned and operated since 2008. Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements! 0800 667 778

PAINTING & DECORATING

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz

Looking for LARGE TREE

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EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTS PERSON

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PROPERTY WANTED

LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE property wanted, 4-10 acres with a small home or bare land with a shed. Lookinginthefollowingareas. West Melton, Broadfields, Rolleston, Burnham and Kirwee. Please phone 0212581331.

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF ROOF & property services. 2 storey work! Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting. All roof & spoutingtypes.CallArthur’s,7 days, 03 347 2635 or 027 5847980.

SITUATION VACANT SITUATION VACANT

Day Relievers

Darfield High School is a rural year 7 to 13 school. We are currently looking to employ day relievers to join our relief pool, who can cover a variety of subjects. Secondary and Primary teachers who are trained and registered should send their CV, including two current teaching referees to be considered for day relief.

To apply for this position email: trish@darfield.school.nz

Human Resources Coordinator Darfield High School. Tel: 03 318-8411

ROOM

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

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.

Ifthissoundslikesomething youareinterestedinplease emailyourCVinto dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

Truck Driver - Class 5

Canterbury Clay Bricks are seeking a full time Class 5 Driver.

The person we are seeking should possess the following qualities:

• Class 5 licence.

• Forklift endorsement would be a bonus.

• A positive attitude with a strong focus on customer service.

• The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

• The ability to keep gear clean and tidy without supervision.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Please contact Richard on 027 431 7991 or email richard@clay-bricks.co.nz for further information

T H Enterprises Ltd is a family-owned business with several farms in the South Island hub within the Selwyn area, and two further hubs in the North Island, Rotorua and the Hawkes Bay. All farms are kept to a high standard, with good housing, excellent support from the o -farm team, including the Operations Manager, Farm Support, HR Specialist, etc. The South Island farms vary in size between 800-1050 cows and are all located within 5-10 minutes of the nearest township and 15-20 minutes from Rolleston.

T H Enterprises Ltd welcomes applicants for the following roles in our South Island Group of farms:

FARM MANAGER - Tripleton Farm

This is a Synlait Lead with Pride farm, milking 800 cows through a 54-bail rotary shed with five full time sta , pivot and lateral irrigation. Calving is managed jointly with the adjoining farm within the South Island Group and wintering is managed internally on our support block next to the farm.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a minimum of 1-2 years experience managing a dairy farm.

• Have a passion for working with people and cows.

• Understand pasture and feed requirements.

• Be able to show evidence of career growth and continued learning.

• Experience with Lead With Pride would be an advantage but not a must.

In return, we o er a competitive remuneration package with a fully paid for external training programme, if desired. Home is a warm modern 3-bedroom + o ce family home with a great location, only 11 minutes from Dunsandel township and 20 minutes from Rolleston township, with buses to nearby schools. There are opportunities to further train and progress your career both within farming and within the T H Enterprises Ltd business.

FARM ASSISTANT - Tripleton Farm

The successful applicant will:

• Be a keen learner with a strong work ethic

• Have a love of the outdoors and a genuine interest in animals and animal health

• Have a valid driver's license

• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

In return, we o er a competitive remuneration package, warm family home, great location close to good schools and welcoming townships, and opportunities to further train and progress your career both within farming and within the T H Enterprises Ltd business.

To apply, please email your CV and cover-letter to: thenterprises.recruitment@gmail.com, note the role that you are applying for in the subject line.

SITUATION VACANT

Part-time farm work near She eld (dairy support and beef)

Experienced person needed to help at a progressive & tidy dairy support and beef operation to do weekend stock movements. Mid-week general farm work also available. Sadly, current worker is moving South. She does about 3-4 hours per day in weekends and totals about 25 hours per week with a good deal of timing flexibility. For two months in winter, it is about 6-8 hours per day in weekends.

Responsibilities include:

• Moving cattle from paddock to paddock on two well set up farms with good gear (no dogs required)

• Moving break fences in winter and feeding out

• Animal health work in yards

• Weed spraying

• Tractor driving

• Maintenance work such as fence repairs

• Other miscellaneous farm work

We are looking for a can-do person to help on our two properties. Must have own transport and car drivers’ licence. Attractive pay and considerate farm owners Please phone Jeremy on 0274 370 040 to find out more.

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PhoneRebecca 0273132270or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

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

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

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

GRAPES GRAPES - I’d like to buy some dark (black) grapes that are spray free (or) Organic. Call Rob0210608002.

BUILDER BUILDER BUILDER BUILDERJamesHunt Residential Ltd. Renovation Specialists. Registered Master Builder. Please phone 027 466 0092. jameshuntresidential.co.nz

CARPENTER CARPENTER CARPENTER CARPENTER available for next project. Quality tradesman workmanship. Specialising in character homes. For all your building, releveling and gib stopping needs. Phone Grant anytimeon0211671718.

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