DRESSAGE CHAMPIONS

Strathwell

RD.2 Leeston

P: 03 329 1787

M: 027 693 4474

E: iafleming@scorch.co.nz

OnApril5th,twentyeightteamsparticipatedintheCanterburySecondarySchoolsDressage competition,heldatMcLeansIsland.DarfieldHighSchoolenteredateamthatconsisted oftwoLevel1riders(CharliMaleyridingPerfectPatrickandEmyWilsonridingEllangowanMilady) andtwoLevel2riders(MarnieBellridingSweetCappuccinoandKatieDoncliffriding WembleybrookMonarch).

Eachriderhadtocompletetwodressagetests,andthescoreswereaddedtogethertogetafinalteam score.Darfieldhadsome amazingindividualperformancesandalsowontheoverallTrophy. “Weweresuperstokedwithallthatwasaccomplishedontheday.NowDarfieldHighSchool'sname cangobackonthetrophy.Wewouldliketothankeveryonewhohelpedmakethiseventpossible,” commentedMarnieandCharli.

Above:LesleyWhellans,KatieDoncliff,EmyWilson,CharliMaley,MarnieBellandNicolaMaley. Welldonetoallriderswhocompetedinthisevent.

To the Editor:

AWR-ful Reforms

Prime Minister (PM) Hipkins has shown his true colours with the latest unmandated water reforms. Affordable Water Reforms and ten entities now rather than four meaning an even greater drag on the taxpayer purse. Clearly, economics is not Labour's strong point as they claim ten

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. bureaucracies is less costly than four and we will be thousands of dollars better off by 2054. Following that logic, if the water assets remained with the sixtyfour Councils, ratepayers would expect water services to be very cheap thirty years out based on their questionable financial model.

All other Three Waters components remain, meaning changes are contrived and disingenuous. The PM has stated he will go to the Polls with the current proposal while at the same time claiming citizens can make submissions through another farcical Select Committee process.

They are glossing over the fact that they are misappropriating our water assets without compensation, while claiming with another statement of fiction that we still have a say by having a representative sitting at a somewhat crowded table.

Please come clean Prime Minister what is the real reason behind these reforms?

Another surprise to come soon, with the centralisation of resource consenting.

Another diminution of Council services, ratepayer voice and manifestation of an increasingly costly Wellington based bureaucracy.

Ian Lees, Darfield.

Dhs Cross Country

Darfield High School (DHS) held their annual Cross Country Championships on Monday, April 3rd at McHughs Forest. The Seniors ran 4.4km and the Juniors ran approximately 3.3km. “Thanks to our wonderful team of seniors students for all the mahi with marshalling and timing, the teachers for making sure the students were on time and my off sider Lexi for looking after those that needed it. Huge thanks also to Cindy Miller , for recording the results! It was a fantastic team effort!,” commented Darfield Sports Coordinator, Pip Deans . Next up for the qualifying Year 7 and 8 students is the Primary School Canterbury competition on June 21st at Nga Puna Wai.

The top two placings from Year 7 and 8 Boys and Girls qualify but the School can take a total of ten students.

The Secondary Schools

Canterbury competition will be held on June 1st at Ascot Park. Usually the first and second placegetters in each year group/ gender attend if available.

2023 DHS Cross Country top three placegetters:

Senior Boys:

1st: Atsushi Masuda 21.22

2nd: James Cathcart 21.26

3rd: Cam Waters 22.01

Senior Girls:

1st: Isla McPherson 22.07

2nd: Charlise Miller 24.53

3rd: Neve Molloy 29.05

3rd: Anna Mangels

3rd: Riley Smith

2nd:

1st:

2nd:

3rd:

Well done to everyone who took part in this event and good luck to those competing in the Canterbury event.

Bowls Success

Recently,BowlsDarfieldMencameawayastheoverallwinners oftheOamaruEaster4sTournament.

ThisistheoldestBowlingTournamentinNewZealand thatisrunovertheEasterperiod,andDarfieldmembershave enteredforoverfiftyyears. Twentyeightteamsofmixedoranycombinationcontesting theplateattendedtheevent.

WinningteammemberswereBobShorter(s), RayHunt,GrahamRoweandWillyParker.

Malvern Rifle Club

On Saturday, April 15th, Malvern Rifle Club held their Postal Shoot competition over 300, 500 and 600 yards, with 10 counting shots at each distance. This a coached team competition which clubs hold on their home range, with scores collated by the National Office. There are five members in the TR team and four in the F Class team. Other shooters also shot over the three distances.

The afternoon was sunny but cool, with a wind zig-zagging across the Range from the targets to the shooters. At 600 yards, when the sun went off the Range, the temperature quickly dropped.

There were some great scores posted by some of the shooters.

Greendale Golf

Results 15th April 2023

MITCHELL CUP

C Banks + G Gifkins 72.5

R/Up: M Michael + P Bee

MENS CANADIAN FOURSOMES

T Michael + B Hopkins

R/Up: J Hind + D Mclaren

GAME OF THE DAY

CANADIAN FOURSOMES

1st: T Michael + B Hopkins 67.5

2nd: J Hind + D Mclaren 69.5

3rd: P Youngman + D Rutter 70.5

4th: B Nahkies + S Piper 71.5

Nearest Pins:

#3: T Michael #9: T Michael

#13: T Michael #17: Maria

Men’s Longest Drive: P Bee

Ladies Longest Drive: Amanda 9 HOLE COMPETITION

1st: Maria 23 2nd: Maaika 17

3rd: Amanda 17

Hororata Golf

Results 11th April 2023

Cordylea Cup Best Ball

I. McLaughlin / J. Whitaker 66

G. Redfern / S. Gilmour 66 J. Morten / M. Morten 68 A. Harliwich / J. Studholme

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The next shoot is a Club Training Day on April 22nd. Contact details can be found on the Malvern Rifle Club Facebook page: Malvern Rifle Club.

Mark Alexander.

Agm

Wednesday 3rd May, 7pm

The Meeting will be held at the Darfield Baptist Church

(15 Greendale Road, Darfield) admin@tworiverscommunitytrust.org.nz

27th April, 10am - 12noon

At Darfield Baptist Church

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

$2.00 donation covers costs

(Most equipment is supplied)

Phone Kass 021 051 5606

Page 13 Friday 21st April 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

Winter Feed for Tender

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT

11ha of kale suitable for sheep or ca le up to 1 year.

Phone for inspec on 027 222 4641. Condi ons apply.

Tender closes

Friday 28th April 2023

CHURCH CHURCH NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 23RD

APRIL 2023

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona

Ph: 022 642 5805

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

♦ Manicures

♦ Pedicures

♦ Waxing 021 147 7059 renewbyroxanne@gmail.com

Burnham 6am Dawn Parade, Army Camp gates Service and wreath laying ceremony

Darfield 8.40am District War Memorial, Trinity Church Wreath laying ceremony followed by service at Trinity Church

Dunsandel 8.30am District War Memorial Wreath laying ceremony

Glenroy 7am Meet at the Monument Service followed by sausage and bacon rolls at the Glenroy Hall

Glentunnel 9.25am Meet at Glentunnel Primary School

9.30am Parade to Community Centre for service Morning Tea to follow

Hororata 11.00am Hororata Monument Wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial

Kowai Service follows on from conclusion of Springfield’s ceremony

Mead/ Te Pirita 9.00am Mead Hall Memorial gates Wreath laying ceremony

Rolleston 11.00am District War Memorial Clock Tower Service followed by wreath laying ceremony

Sheffield 8.00am District War Memorial Service followed by wreath laying ceremony

Springfield 11.00am Tawera Memorial Hall Service followed by wreath laying ceremony at District War Memorial

West Melton 10.00am West Melton War Memorial in School grounds Service followed by wreath laying ceremony

This list is based on the information supplied at the time of going to print. Please feel free to email any photos to info@malvernnews.co.nz

Farewell Service for James & Rachel

Fotheringham

23rd April, 10:30am Darfield Bap st Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield

Standard services held every Sunday at Darfield

ST JOHN’S PARISH HORORATA

23rd April 2023 - 4pm In the Wooden Church

Accountants

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 021 215 0981.

CATS on Courtenay

Boutique Boarding Cattery!

• Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting.

• Close proximity to all main centres.

Phone: 027 433 3564 www.catsoncourtenay.nz

Check us out on Facebook!

‘CATS ON COURTENAY’

Automotive

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

CATTERY

CARPET

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 021 227 2080.

Chimney Cleaning

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

CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021 939 113.

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE , farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarry on 318 4132.

Garage Sale

SATURDAY 22nd April, 9am. 25 School Lane, Kirwee. Plants, clothes, electronics and more. Cash only.

SATURDAY 22nd April, 8:30am1:30pm. 45 Wrights Road, Sheffield. Furniture, DVDs (lots of Westerns), books, tools (small to big), fridgefreezer, fire guard and much more.

SATURDAY 22nd April, 9am2pm. Wide variety of general items. 682A McLaughlins Road, Darfield.

FIREWOOD & COAL

Flatmate

FLATMATE wanted. Darfield Township. Queen size bedroom and own private bathroom. Furnished. $200pw incl. wifi and utilities. Uncovered car park. Available April to July. No pets. No smokers. No couples. Phone 021 0296 8246 for details.

For Sale

CORRUGATED baby/mini galvanized iron. 1.5 high x 0.825 wide. Approx 250 sheets. Very clean condition. Would suit fence or shed. Phone Eddie 021 227 3998.

LUCERNE hay. Conventional bales. $10. Good quality but stalky. Shed stored. Kirwee area. Ph 318 1964.

MATTRESS - Brownies king size, Comfort Touch EcoGel. About 5 years old, still in excellent condition. Replaced with different grade. $200. Phone Eddie 021 227 3998.

NATIVE plants for sale. Ph or text 027 203 8047.

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, 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.

HEDGE TRIMMING

LOCKSMITH

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

LOST & FOUND

LOST Norsewear work jersey. Dark blue, bit faded. Phone 03 318 8732.

Pest Control Spiderban Nc Ltd

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

Looking for LARGE TREE SHELTERBELTS!

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

WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY!

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

Call Rini on 027 451 7300

Situation Wanted

• Half size tractor for easier access •

OFFICE SPACE