ISSUE 1,084 - FRIDAY 5TH MAY 2023

Phone: 03 318 7450

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ADeliciousAdditiontoOur Town'sFoodScene

Darfield is known for its picturesque views and friendly locals, and it also has another reason to be popular, Darfield Pizza and Darfield Kebab and Souvlaki. This reasonably new food joint has caused quite a stir with its mouth-watering dishes and inviting atmosphere.

With a deep love for great cuisine, Darfield Pizza was brought to life by the entrepreneurial spirit of Narinder Singh Warraich . Alongside his brother, a skilled chef with experience in a reputable Italian restaurant, they opened their first pizza store in Amberley, in 2018. Due to the positive community response, they decided to expand and in 2021 opened another store in Darfield. Despite the

challenges posed by the Covid19 pandemic, Darfield Pizza has quickly established itself as a goto destination for foodies in our town. Their pizzas are made from scratch with the freshest ingredients.

Narinder realised that the town needed more food options, and people had to travel to Hornby or Christchurch City for a kebab or souvlaki. He accepted the challenge, opened up Darfield Kebab and Souvlaki, hired a trained chef and provided staff training for this new venture. The food is grilled to perfection with Mediterranean spices that will transport you to the coast of Greece. Narinder still spends a few hours every week in both stores and tries to get people's views about food so he can continue improving.

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EDUCARE

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A place for children to learn & have fun, in a safe & inspiring rural environment. Where children are nurtured, families are valued & life-long learning is encouraged.

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The Vintage Car Club’s annual Malvern Anzac Day Run held on April 25th, was once again wonderfully successful. Forty entrant’s enjoyed a beautiful Autumn day touring the Malvern district as their way of celebrating Anzac Day and paying tribute to those who served and fell during the great wars of last century.

“It was a great way to pay tribute whilst enjoying our vehicles,” commented one of the organisers, Colin Hey from West Melton.

The weather couldn’t have been better, with a calm, clear and sunny day. Of the forty entrants, a total of fifteen pre-1918 vehicles took part, including a 1900 Wolseley and a 1914 Talbot, which travelled from Dunedin to take part. There were also a very high number of pre1945 vehicles, including Jeremy Wise participating in his first Run in a recently purchased and impressive 1924 Cadillac V63 Tourer.

The day began with a public display at the Darfield Recreation Centre, with many local residents attending. Before departing, the Last Post was played, and then the Ode of Remembrance was recited by the Chairman of the Darfield RSA,

Terry Hutchison. The cars were then flagged away by Mayor Sam Broughton . The Run followed the now traditional route, stopping at the memorials in Sheffield, Coalgate, Hororata and Glenroy, before finishing for a picnic lunch at the Glentunnel Community Centre. Many locals were out watching the cars pass by along the way and at the

finish to chat with those participating in the event.

All up, it was a very special day out and a good fundraising event for the RSA. The organisers would like to thank the many local businesses that supported the event, especially Auto Restorations and Birchfield Energy and Resources.

ANNUAL CAREERS EXPO

Darfield High School (DHS) will host their annual DHS Careers Expo on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, featuring more than twenty five tertiary education and vocational providers. There are some exciting new providers, offering a variety of learning and vocational opportunities, that will encourage students to broaden their horizons. It is designed to make them think beyond the obvious, about their futures and how they can gain experience, qualifications and scholarships, as well as insight into subject choice later this year.

The School has decided to continue with the event despite the Canterbury PPTA strike, as providers are attending from all over New Zealand. DHS understands the value of having access to these service providers,

so have made the event open to the entire community. Whether you are considering leaving school or a career change, the providers will appreciate the opportunity to meet with you. Students, whānau and members of the community are encouraged to attend but to leave once finished, as there will be limited staff on site. DHS wishes to thank their providers for the continued support of both their event and

students. Please ‘like’ their Darfield High School Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest information and news.

You can also email the career team on careersadvisor@darfield.school.nz

For anyone that is unable to attend the DHS Careers Expo, the Christchurch Careers Expo runs from the 11th - 13th May.

See advertisement in this issue for further details.

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DELICIOUS FOOD

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What sets Darfield Pizza and Darfield Kebab and Souvlaki apart is their commitment to providing the best possible experience for their customers. Their friendly service and inviting atmosphere make you feel right at home, and their dedication to quality shines through in every dish.

It's no wonder that Darfield Pizza

and Darfield Kebab and Souvlaki have become beloved fixtures in our community, offering delicious food and a welcoming environment. We are grateful to have them as part of our town's food scene and look forward to the continued growth of their business.

The owner, Narinder said, “He just loves the beautiful community of Darfield and is

very grateful to the local community for supporting his business and looks forward to bringing more options for the locals.”

So, if you're in the mood for a tantalising meal, head over to Darfield Pizza and Darfield Kebab and Souvlaki. Your taste buds will thank you! They are located at 2 McMillan Street, Darfield. Advertorial

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The birth of my daughter Sara was extremely painful so I was injected with an epidural. The hospital staff forgot to drain the epidural, so I (Robin Rodgers ) was crippled, unable to walk and in extreme pain twenty four hours a day for three years after the birth. Doctors predicted I would spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair.

I was furious at being left in debilitating pain, which did not respond to whatever painkillers were prescribed. In the Dunedin Hospital Pain Clinic, very strong addictive painkillers were prescribed that made no difference to my level of pain. Others in the Pain Clinic mentioned they had tried Reiki to relieve pain with some success, so I gave it a go. Reiki

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Aquarian Healing helped to relieve my pain levels and to walk, unaided, though not for long distances.

I have treated patients with Aquarian Healing for thirty years, paid off my house, travelled and taught Aquarian Healing widely in Europe, Asia, America, England, Norway and Australia. Aquarian Healing is registered as a healing modality by the New Zealand Government, and I am a

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I have demonstrated Aquarian Healing in Norway, Austria, Germany, Australia and England. In 2003, I was invited to be a guest speaker at the World Conference of Spiritual, Parapsychological and Medical Healers in Basle, Switzerland. After my demonstration, I received a standing ovation. I have clients in the United States, Australia, England and several throughout New Zealand. Occasionally I also run courses to train parties interested in my modality.

For contact details see advertisement below.

Robin Rodgers.

SISS ADVENTURE RACE

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Front:SaphiaRidgen,ZaraLowe,GeorgiaLewis,IslaMesserer,JacobMorris,MaiaWakefield.

Darfield High School (DHS) recently competed in the SISS Adventure Race at Kaikoura, fielding eight teams across the various grades with some great results.

Adventure racing is a great experience, teaching the key elements of resilience, teamwork, problem solving and time management, as well as being reasonably physically fit. It is also an activity that family teams can participate in.

DHS fielded a 12 hour team of Year 12 students who competed in the Schools Open Grade, starting at 7.30am in Waiau. They had to complete four mountain bike stages, two rogaines and a kayaking stage. It was a tough competition through some rugged country, and although they didn't manage to finish before the cut-off time of 10pm (bike and navigational challenges) they nevertheless enjoyed themselves.

The seven other teams participated in the 3 hour event, in different grades due to age, gender and number of team

members. All teams started and finished at Conroy Flat. For most, this was their first Adventure Race so it was a mixture of excitement and nervousness on the start line, not just for the teams but also the parents sending their children out into the unknown with some food, a bike, three maps and a compass. The course was extremely wet and very muddy, which was a challenge in itself.

All teams completed their challenges within the time allowed with great results for their grades. Everyone was still smiling as they came across the finish line, covered in mud and with some great stories to tell about their adventures.

Darfield High School Results:

12 Hour Schools Grade:

• Oscar Stevenson and Camden Waters - 3rd Snr Boys Open (Points 2,275, time 14:49.13)

3 Hour Public Open:

• Bridget Moir and Isla Swords7th Open Women’s Grade (Points 700, time 4:38.12)

3 Hour SISS Championships:

• Seth Vargo, William Thrower, Kyle Towes - 3rd Overall & 2nd in Jnr Boys Grade (Points 1,600, time 3:57.11)

3 Hour Open School Grade:

• Jack Molloy, Imogen Smith, Hannah Abraham - 3rd Overall & 1st Intermediate Mixed Grade (Points 1,600, time 3:20.02)

• Liberty Lochore, Cameron Yaxley, Ashton Sinclair Dockerill, Cerys McGuinniety7th Overall & 2nd Intermediate Mixed Grade (Points 1,500, time 4:13.25)

• Maia Wakefield and Jacob Morris - 9th Overall & 1st Jnr Mixed Grade (Points 1,300, time 3:27.17)

• Isla Messerer, Chloe Crequer, Georgia Lewis - 10th Overall & 1st Jnr Girls Grade (Points 1,100, time 4:43.47)

• Saphia Ridgen, Zara Lowe11th Overall & 2nd Jnr Girls Grade, (Points 800, time 4:15.38).

Thanks to Lexie Sinclair Dockerill who started the School Multisport Group and continues to work with the students. Lexie also competed in the 12 Hour Public Open event with her team finishing 17th.

Thanks to all the parents and families, leading up to the event and over the weekend, it was great to see so many supporters there cheering the teams on.

Lastly, thank you to the Kaikoura Adventure Racing Team for such a well organised and fun event. Pip Deans, DHS Sports Coordinator.

TERRACE STATION OPEN DAY

At Terrace Station, the bunting will be out to acknowledge the Coronation of King Charles III

The final Autumn Open Garden Day will be held on Sunday, May 7th. There will be a display of royal memorabilia. Complimentary self-serve tea and coffee will be available, and very English shortbread too - for as long as it lasts! You may like to wear a Coronation hat - feathers or a bowler. Please bring along small items for a ‘show and talk’ table.

Kate Foster of the Terrace Station Charitable Trust is hopeful that the trees will be displaying their Autumn colours. Wood cyclamen are treasures in a woodland garden, and white nerines have started flowering. There will be a small plant stall also.

With Mother’s Day the following weekend, spoil your mum early! Bring your mothers and their grandchildren for a picnic. The Hutch will be open with displays of old gardening and farm tools along with some nineteenth century domestic items.

The $10 entry fee goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, children enter free. There is no Eftpos, cash only, and please leave dogs at home. Terrace Station will be signposted from the

Hororata roundabout. Please check their Facebook page for weather conditions.

For further information about open days and group tours, visit: www.terracestation.org.nz or see the advertisement alongside for further details.

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Kate Warren Senior Associate

Mobile: 027 384 3054

Email: kate.warren@tp.co.nz

Rolleston & Darfield: 03 317 9099

Christchurch: 03 374 9999

Ashburton: 03 308 4188

Darfield office open: Mon & Thurs, 9 - 5pm or by appointment

NZ SHOOTING REPRESENTATIVE

Year 13 Darfield High School student, Ryan Booth, has qualified to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Championship in 50m Prone Outdoor Smallbore Shooting. One of only four New Zealand Juniors to qualify this season, Ryan is off, in July, to Changwon in South Korea, to compete at this International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) event. This will be the first overseas competition for Ryan, who has only had three outdoor shooting seasons. To qualify for the ISSF Junior World Championship, you need to shoot at qualifying competitions held around the country and shoot two qualifying scores of 604.2 or above for Junior Men. Ryan competed at four competitions and qualified at all four matches.

Ryan's scores were: 609.8 at Canterbury Championships, 612.5 at Outdoor Nationals, 609.7 at Marlborough Championships and 619.7 at the South Island Championships. The theoretical maximum score is 654.0, which is 60 perfect bulls eyes.

Ryan will be one of two competitors travelling from New Zealand, which is both exciting and daunting. As one of New Zealand’s top shooters, Shania Harrison-Lee , based in Christchurch, is the other team member and has already competed numerous times overseas. Ryan and Shania are club members at Canterbury Outdoor Target Shooting at

McLeans Island.

Ryan will be competing with 140 other Junior Men from around the world. Unfortunately, this year the mixed team match for prone has been taken out of the competition.

There will be updates on the ISSF website regarding the competition between the 14th25th of July.

Conveyancing, Refinancing, Leasing & Property Transactions, Land Acquisitions, Boundary Adjustment & Subdivision, Insurance Law, Occupation Right Agreements, Estate & Succession Planning, including Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts & Wills.

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SELWYN GETS FIRE SMART

In partnership with Spark New Zealand and Attentis, Selwyn District Council (SDC) is leading the way in its commitment to public safety, by installing new cutting-edge technology to help in the detection of fires in McHughs Forest Park, near Darfield. Recently there was an official launch and installation of three fire sensor poles that use a combination of thermal imaging, 360° cameras, and air quality technology to monitor environmental conditions and will notify emergency services if any sign of fire is detected. The data is also be made live to the public through the Council’s partnership with technology innovator Attentis. The app can be used to monitor real-time conditions in the forest, its walking trails and the popular fairy doors walk. A QR code is located on signage at McHughs Forest Park and will be shared via Selwyn District Council’s website.

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said, “The sensors are a great example of embracing new technology to improve the safety and enjoyment of the district. “It’s exciting to have this technology available for McHughs Forest and for what it could mean for the future of Selwyn. Having real-time, 24hour monitoring in place ready to alert emergency services is extremely important, but it’s also a great example of how we can embrace technology to help people explore and enjoy the district, safely,” Sam concluded.

The success of this partnership also depends on the critical collaboration with Fire and Emergency New Zealand, who are interested to learn how technology like this can help reduce the incidents and consequences of fire in our community. District Manager Dave Stackhouse said, “Fire and Emergency NZ has worked collaboratively with SDC on this project, and we congratulate them on using technology to help reduce the impact of fire on

our community.”

The sensors are self-powered and use a combination of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) technology - a system of interrelated computers and machines that can transfer data across a network without needing people-to-people or people-to-computer interaction. All parties joined together to celebrate the launch of this new project, an important initiative for the district.

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TM DANCE WORLD

Over the recent school holidays, the performance dancers of TM Dance World attended a couple of different competitions held

in Christchurch. The dancers competed in different styles of dance, including Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop Musical

Theatre, and thirty five dancers also took part in teams days. The studio had many wonderful results throughout both competitions, and we are very proud of all our dancers! The highlights were two of our trio performances being awarded first place!

At the JT Dancers competition held at Riccarton High Lily Payton , Jaida Banks and Neve Molloy won their Open Jazz trio in ‘Any dance style under nineteen years’. Jaida also received a special award, picked by the judges after the competition, for stage presence over twelve. These awards were special for the girls as this marks the thirteenth and final year of competing in this competition.

At the Christchurch Tap Dancer Teachers Association (CDTDA) competition held at Middleton Grange, Emily O'Reilly , Alyssa Collings and Eliza McIntyre also won first place for their Jazz Trio in the ‘novice twelve and over section’. Well done to all the TM Dancers who have made a fantastic start to the competition season!

Tara McKeown, TM Dance World, Director.

Pruning Berry Fruit Demonstration Workshop

We start the pruning season with a Demonstration Workshop on pruning berry fruit:

Not all berry fruit is pruned the same way. Come and learn how to prune black and red currants, cane berry fruit, grape vines, gooseberries and strawberries, so you will get a good crop of fruit next year. Bring garden gloves and secateurs.

GARDEN FOCUS FOR MAY:

Sow in autumn crops that will mature in spring and early summer:

• Broad beans: Can be sown as a cover crop or food crop

• Garlic

• Cauliflower: overwinter young plants for a head-start for early cauliflowers in spring

• Green manure cover crops: if you have empty garden beds, sow a cover crop to improve and protect the soil over the winter.

Start the garden tidy-up:

• Prune berries, cut back seeded perennials, weed and mulch

• Make compost

• Frost protect tender plants such as citrus and young stone fruit trees.

PRUNING BERRY FRUIT DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP

Saturday 6th May, 1pm - 3pm

If wet, postponement date

Saturday 13th May, 1 - 3pm

Darfield Community Garden, Russell St, Darfield.

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

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MALVERN LIONS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Malvern Lions Annual Golf Tournament was held on Friday, April 28th, at Hororata Golf Course in Glentunnel.

The day was perfect for golf, and the picturesque course was, once again, in great order, with one hundred and twenty four players

taking part in the Ambrose competition.

Organisers commented that the day was a huge success and thanked everyone involved for their efforts.

This year's recipients were Malvern St John, with funds

going towards Defibrillators in the Malvern district. The funds will be used in three ways.

• Maintenance - servicing the existing ones in the community.

• Training - community/clubs, etc.

• Mobile Unit - spare unit for community events/ replacement when servicing existing units.

The Malvern St John did an outstanding job supplying food on the day, with a great variety and plenty to go around. The raffle table was also outstanding, with over $3,000 worth of prizes, and not many went home empty handed.

“A special thanks must go out to our sponsors, as we could not have achieved what we did without them,” commented Hamish Milner , Malvern Lions Golf Convener.

“We were able to do a

Malvern Lions Golf Tournament 2023

We wish to thank all of these generous sponsors for their support!

• Aakland Chemicals

• Adama NZ Ltd

• Agrimagic

• Alan & Janet Mathewson

• Allied Petroleum

• B and B Mechanical

• B B's Mobile Engineering

• Ballooning Canterbury

• Barenbrug NZ

• BASF

• Bealey Hotel

• Brian Hunt & Faye Richards

• Brooker Farming

• Café on the Green

• Cambridge Partners

• Canterbury Grasslands

• Charlie and Sue Buttle

• Charlie Draper

• Clark Brothers Builders

• Cochranes of Canterbury

• Allan Thorne

• Arthurs Pass Alpine Motels

• Aylesbury Creamery

• Ballance Agri Nutrients Ltd

• Bayleys Real Estate

• Birchfields Energy and Resources

• Blue Contracting

• Bray Street Engineering

• Broadgate Harvesting

• Challenge Alpine Shop Springfield

• Affco/SPM

• Challenge Darfield

• Darfield Eco Garden Centre

• Darfield Hotel

Major Sponsors:

• Continuous Spouting South Ltd

• Cropmark

• Darfield Bakery

• Darfield ITM

• Darfield Pharmacy

• Darfield Seed Ltd

• Darfield Tyre Centre Ltd

• DC Insulation Services

• Ellesmere Transport

• Fable Terrace Downs Resort

• Farmlands

• Fern Energy

• Fill Rural

• Frews Transport

• Gas Engineering Services

• Graeme & Gill Marshall

• Great Journeys NZ

• Harcourt Insulation

• Hawkins River Spraying

• Hawkins River Transport

• Hazlett Limited Insurance

• Hazlett Limited Rural Supplies

• Hororata Golf Club

• J & M Morten

• John Paterson Livestock

• Kevin Hughs

• Kirwee Challenge

• Lay & Associates

• Leech & Partners Ltd

• Luisetti Seeds

• Lumino The Dentists Darfield Dental

• Malvern News

• Min Cookson

• Mitchell Bros Sawmillers

• Moore Builders

• Nufarm NZ

• Orion AgriScience

• PGG Wrightson

• PGG Wrightson Real Estate

Premier Sponsors:

• Chamberlain Agriculture

• Corteva Agroscience

• Darfield 4 Square

• Darfield Automotive

• Darfield Fruit Supply

• Darfield Motel

• Espresso Car Wash Moorhouse

• FMG

• Frizzell Agriculture

• Glen Kimber Fencing

• Gough Agritech

• Hamish Thorne Spraying

• Harvester Markets

• Helen & Est of John Reid

• Jenny & Terry Gallagher

• Kiwiflora

• Leech Drainage Services

• Malvern Air Conditioning & Electrical

• McMillan Drilling Limited

• Murray Shipley Texel Stud

• Neil Walker Contracting

• Phil Sparey

• Porters Alpine Resort

• Rick Daly

Valued Sponsors:

• Darfield Mowers &Chainsaw

• Gnomes Ski Shop

• Grain & Grape

• Hororata Garage

• Jacquie Sime

• Johnny Fresh Darfield

• Liquorland Rolleston Drive

• Liquorland Tennyson St

• Post Shop Darfield

presentation to Malvern St John for $22,000 on the day,” Hamish concluded.

St John Area Chair for Selwyn, Ann Shepherd said, “St John has always appreciated the support the Malvern Lions have provided to our organisation. We are extremely grateful for this wonderful donation.

“Since 1951, there has been a St John presence in Malvern providing first aid for sporting events. In 1972, the Malvern Lions suggested that an ambulance would be a valuable asset for our community. In 1973, the Lions went further and offered to sponsor our first ambulance, and in 1975 we took delivery of an International

ambulance with $14,253 of the $17,500 cost being met by Malvern Lions. In its first year, that ambulance transported eight two patients, and that figure has now risen to over four hundred and fifty per year.

“Over the years the Lions has continued their support, $3,000 for ambulance equipment, $1,000 for garage extensions, $14,000 for state of the art Lifepak 300, $3,000 for a pulse oximeter, to name a few. The Lions have contributed so much to ensuring that our community members have the most up to date equipment to ensure the best treatment to aid in recovery,” concluded Ann.

• Prime Foods

• Property Brokers

• R J Preston Ltd

• Rabobank

• Ravensdown

• RD Petroleum

• SA Brooker Contracting

• Selwyn / Rakaia Vet Services

• Selwyn District Council

• Selwyn Times

• Southern Screenworks Ltd

• Stihl Shop Rolleston

• Survus + Rural

• Syngenta Crop Protection

• Synlait Milk Ltd

• TC Build

• Tuatara Structures

• UPL New Zealand Ltd

• W A Boyes Contracting

• WaterForce

• Whiskey Galore

• Rob Frew Design

• Robbie Watson

• Rural Livestock

• Rural Marketing

• Rural Plumbing Services Ltd

• Scott Jamieson

• Searle Contracting

• Stoneylea Farm

• Taege Engineering

• Te Pirita Contacting

• The Warehouse Rolleston

• Val Briggs

• VetEnt Darfield

• West Melton 4 Square

• Sewing Room

• Stefan Reideler

• Thirsty Liquor Darfield

• Two Fat Possums

• West Melton Hair Salon

The Board, Golf Committee and Members of the Malvern Lions Club thank all the sponsors for their very generous support this year and hope you all had an enjoyable day at one of our fine local courses.

RESULTS:

Mixed:

1st: Hororata Team 1 - 62.00 (Claire Stevenson, Pauline Pearce, Greg Stevenson & Mike Will)

Men:

1st: PGG Wrightson Real Estate - 57.75 (Dan van der Salm, Tim McNae, Leon Rietveid & Josh Broughton)

2nd: Fill Rural - 58.625

3rd: Kevin Hughs 4 - 58.825

Longest Drives: #5 SponsoredbyGas EngineeringServices

Male: Sam Colling

Female: Nicky Muir

Longest Drives cont:

#9 SponsoredbyDarfieldAuto

Male: Josh Broughton

Female: Nicky Muir

Closest to Pins: #11 SponsoredbyFernEnergy

Male: Bruce Gray

Female: Sandra Gilmour

#14 SponsoredbySurvusRural

Male: Dan Burrows

Female: Sue Hadfield

#17 SponsoredbyDCInsulation

Male: Dave Topham

Female: No winner (Given to Ferg Gun instead, as unluckiest golfer - his golf ball was run over by a St John vehicle).

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RB Built is a residential building company that has been in operation in the Malvern area for over fifteen years. The company specialises in creating homes

RB BUILT

that feature beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail, resulting in an end product for both builder and client to be proud of.

Builder, Rod Boyd has over forty years of building experience, which really shows on the building site where no problem is unsolvable, and he is always dedicated to ensuring the level of workmanship is top notch. Rod began his career in the New Zealand Army where he served for ten years. This is where he gained his trade and advanced trade certificates. During that time, he worked on a range of varied projects, including the build of three Lockwood homes in the tropical conditions of Rarotonga, as well as a sixmonth project building an extension to Scott Base in the polar conditions at Antarctica. Over the years of RB Built’s operation, the company has created many homes for clients in the Selwyn District. Rod’s drive for high quality workmanship has seen him build up a trusted team of subcontractors that he works with on most jobs - selected for their professionalism and the same high quality of delivery that Rod works by.

Rod welcomes clients onsite at any stage of the process and enjoys their input throughout the build. This often results in clients being able to have creative input and Rod to craft some special bespoke features in their home. In fact, if you’re interested in the build process or just feeling super enthusiastic Rod will often supervise clients to be involved with tasks onsite - there’s nothing more satisfying than that feeling that you’ve helped in some small way to build your own home.

See advertisement in this issue for contact details.

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DARFIELD CRICKET

Recently, Darfield Cricket Club held their end of season prizegiving. This was a good way to celebrate the end of a great season.

2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS:

Club Award:

• Personality of the Year: Rob Frew

Premier:

• Batter of the Year: Zak Foulkes

• Bowler of the Year: Ryan Hughes

• Player of the Season:

Robbie Foulkes

• ‘Pink Shorts’ Coaches Choice:

Will Greenslade

Senior B:

• Player of the Year: Rob Frew

• Bowler of the Year: Jack Kennedy

• Batter of the Year: Jordan Russell

Section 2 Blue:

• MVP: Cash Wards

• Coaches Choice: Archie Butler

Section 2 Red:

• MVP: Conner Jones

• Coaches Choice: George

Messerer.

Section 3 Blue:

• MVP: Toby Mitchell

• Coaches Choice: Jack McIlroy

Section 3 Red:

• MVP: Jonathan Stuart

• Coaches Choice: Stephan

Bourhill

Section 4:

• MVP: Henry Dalley

• Coaches Choice: Reid Sweetman

• Coaches Choice: Evelyn Barwood

NZ UNDER 19 SQUAD

Recently, Cameron Paul has been selected into the New Zealand

Under 19 squad to play in the World Cup qualifiers in Australia during June. They will play a series of games in the hope of qualifying for the World Cup, in Sri Lanka, during 2024.

Cameron has come right through Canterbury Country Cricket Association’s age group set up, playing all his junior cricket at Darfield, where he still plays today. He represented Canterbury Country from Primary age up to the Senior side, which he debuted for last season. A quick bowler

who is more than handy with the bat, injuries have troubled him this season.

GOLF RESULTS

GREENDALE GOLF

Results 22nd April 2023

#3: D Macdonald #9: G Hawker

#13: A Black #17: D Mclaren

Men’s Longest Drive: J Macphee

Ladies Longest Drive: D Macdonald

Ladies Longest Putt: D Gibbs

Longest Putt: S Roulston

Two’s: D Rutter, D Macdonald, G Hawker

HORORATA GOLF

Results 22nd April 2023

Best Gross: Max Edwards 71 Team Split Six Stableford

Di Annan, Steve Stewart, A Kenworthy, Graeme Harris 86

Ivan Palmer, James Perkins, Max Edwards, Tom Starkie 84

Catherine Thorne, George Deans, Ross Hamilton, John Halkett 83

Closest to the Pins:

#2 in 2: Buks Mengel#6: Tom Starkie

#11: Stu Blok #14: Dan Reardon

#17: Andrew Kenworthy

WAIMAK GOLF

Results 27th April 2023

L.G.U. and Putting 18 Holes:

CPWL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND

2023 funding applications are now being accepted. This fund was established to enhance the natural environment of the Selwyn Te Waihora catchment. Please see CPWL’s website: www.cpwl.co.nz or email emf@cpwl.co.nz for further information. Applications close at 5pm Friday 30 June 2023.

Monday 22nd May - 1pm sharp! Darfield Bowling Club (Clinton St, Darfield) PLAYED EVERY MONDAY THROUGH WINTER!

25 HOUSES PLAYED

All houses guaranteed a prize! Afternoon tea & raffles available There will be Specials & Bonus Housie each week! Any enquiries call Jo 027 486 9921

AMAZING EFFORT

Senior:

N Weavers +4.5

Intermediate:

J Blatch +2.5 B Thompson +4.5

Junior:

L Scott -1.5 R Pilbrow +2.5

S Macdonald +5.5 H Chamberlain +5.5

Nearest to Pin for 2, #4: H Chamberlain

Nearest to Pin for 1, #8: N Weavers

Nearest to Pin for 2, #11: Not Struck

Nearest to Pin for 1, #17: Not Struck

Longest Putt, #18: H Chamberlain

Nett Eagle: N Weavers

Best Putts: J Blatch 29 9 Holes:

B Faulkner -12.8 R Benny +5.2

Nearest to Pin for 1, 8/17: Not Struck

Gee Gee Jar: N Weavers

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

MalvernNetballCentreweresuperluckytohaveIrenevanDyk(pictured5thfromtheleft)attenda trainingsessionlastweektoshareherpassionofnetballwiththeirJuniorCoordinatorsandCoaches. Lotsoffunwashad,alongwithnewskills/drillstosharewiththeupandcomingplayers. Agoal-shooter,Ireneisoneoftheworld'sbest-knownnetballersandisthemostcappedinternational playerofalltime,playingforSouthAfricaandNewZealand.Ineverygamesheconsistentlyshot over90%.Sheisrecognisedasthegreatestgoal-shooterofalltimeandwouldshoot300goals adayjustforfun.Her191cmheight,naturalathleticismandstronghandshelpedherdominate opponents.

Lastweekend,localMarkBeattietookontheOldForestHanmer 100.Thereweresixdistances/eventsforcompetitorstochoose from,24hour,100mile,100km,80km,50kmand21km.

Markenteredthe24hourrace,whichwasthefirsttimethisrace hadbeenofferedattheevent.Thecoursewasa10kmfigureof eightloop,meaningtherunnersranthroughthecentreaidstation pointevery5km.Mark’sracestartedat10amonFridayand finishedat9:30amonSaturday.Thelasthalfanhourdidn’tallow enoughtimetogetanotherlapin.ItwasthefirsttimeMarkhad doneatimedraceratherthanasetdistancerace,sothiswasa newexperienceforhim.

Hehopedtorun100miles(160km)inthetimeallowed,but exceededthatdistance,runningafantastic176km,comingaway withfirstplace.

Welldonetootherlocalswhoalsocompeted.

CameronPaul.

Glentunnel

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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.

Darfield Life Church

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

SUNDAY 7TH MAY 2023

At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

FIREWOOD & COAL

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.

FIREWOOD & COAL

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. DRIVEWAYS

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

FOR SALE

LUCERNE hay. Conventional size bales. Top quality. Charing Cross. $14 each. Please phone 027 671 9601.

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

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.

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY

6 May, 9am start. 61 Waddington Road. Something for everyone. Antiques, collectables, woman’s designer clothing, DC Adidas shoes and labelled men’s clothing, winter coats, TV's, electric drum kit, baby gear and more!

HEDGE TRIMMING

Gorse hedge trimmer required.

West Melton area. Hedge is approx 80m long. Two sides and top plus clean up or mulching. Ph. Peter 347 4072.

LOCKSMITH

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

OFFICE SPACE

FOR LEASE OFFICE SPACE DARFIELD

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

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

• Stu Lill

Kirwee - 03 347 6770

PAINTING & DECORATING

ROOF MAINTENANCE

ROOF & property services. 2 storey work! Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol), moss control, silicone seal, spouting clean & repairs, spider & fly control, bird proofing, roof painting. All roof & spouting types. Call Arthur’s, 7 days, 03 347 2635 or 027 584 7980.

SCRAP

WANTED!

Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Rod McQuoidbuyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

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SITUATION VACANT

SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, sky TV. $170pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE SHEEP SHEARING

• Drenching

• Foot Trimming

• Crutching

• General Animal Welfare Advice. Call Shaun Adams for a quote on 021 204 1274

SITUATION VACANT

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP

Is looking for a grill cook with excellent coffee making skills. Approximately 35 hrs per week. Please email your CV in to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

HOUSEKEEPING SUPER STAR required to support professional couple four mornings a week for four hours a day. Some childcare support and gardening along with housekeeping. Must be professional and confidential. Good hourly rate.

Please apply to 021 280 2024

DARFIELD TYRE CENTRE LTD

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz

TYRE TECHNICIAN

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

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

The applicant will need:

• A valid, clean driver’s licence, class 2 would be an advantage

• Experience not necessary but preferable

• Ability to work alone & in a team environment

• A positive & reliable person, who can communicate well with customers & staff.

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

Apply in person or submit your cover letter & CV to tyres@xtra.co.nz

In a busy retail environment that is always changing. You will need to be quick on your feet with good me management. With poten al for role advancement for the right person. A variety of hours and days.

For questions and application pack please email sue@sscltd.co.nz

Administrator - Finance

We are currently looking to employ an Administrator to assist with finance.

Duties include:

• Student finance and payment reconciliation

• Processing supplier invoices and preparation of payment batches

• Banking

• International student financial administration

• Stationery orders

• Shared reception and telephone duties

• Bus audit compliance.

Previous experience with Xero and student management systems would be an advantage. This is a part time position approximately 37.5 hours per week during the school term.

Applications close 9am Monday 15 May 2023.

An application pack is available by email from: trish@darfield.school.nz

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

TENANCY

Rural Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions.

Phone Rebecca 027 313 2270 or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW TINTING

TINT-A-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

 Retrofit Double glazing  Frameless showers

Repairs

Mirrors

Splashbacks

Locally owned and operated

WANTED

INDUSTRIAL SHED WANTED

300+m2 secured shed wanted for lease for engineering use, 3 phase power with 4x4m doors.

In or around the Darfield area.

Ph Mike 027 817 2468

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any calibre rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Contact Rob 03 342 5885.

TRADES TRADES

House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash

Hydro Drain Cleaning

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

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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TRADES

• Maintenance

• Renovations & new builds

• Pump servicing and installation

• Water filter installation

• Water pump hire

• Supply and installation of septic tank systems

• Gas and wood fire installation

• IQP in backflow prevention

• Teatsprayer servicing DARFIELD BASED

Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584 0800 752 400 plainspgd@gmail.com

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience •

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working Canterbury wide. All Maintenance, Hot Water Cylinders, Log burners, Spouting, Rainwater Harvest, Wetbacks, Pumps, Alterations (new and existing)

Li le Johnny: “Hey Mom, tomorrow there's a small PTA mee ng at school.” Mom: “A small PTA mee ng?”

Li le Johnny: “Yeah, just you, me and the principal.”

Inscribed in stone over the great front doors of an old church being restored was:

‘This is the Gate of Heaven.’

Just below it someone had placed a small cardboard sign which read: ‘Use Other Entrance.’