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11,000 people joined the Hororata community on Saturday, May 13th, for the Hororata Glow Festival. Selling out a week before, those who managed to secure tickets witnessed a spectacular festival, which has not been seen anywhere else in the South Island.

“In Hororata, we pride ourselves on creating amazing experiences for people. The Hororata Glow Festival is no exception. The vibe of the whole week leading up to it was one of excitement, and to see all the hard work pay off, and have 11,000 happy people is just the best feeling for all the team involved,” said Cindy Driscoll from the Hororata Community Trust. Right from when gates opened, there was something for people to experience, live music, UV experience, face painting, stalls,

science demonstrations and more. The Ballooning Canterbury interactive area where people got to talk to pilots, look in balloon baskets and walk through a giant cold inflated hot air balloon was a major hit. Buster the Bulldog Balloon was the star attraction. He is a special shape hot air balloon, designed and built in the United Kingdom in 2018 (making him thirty five in dog years), that has already travelled all over the world for events. The idea for Buster the Bulldog, was born after a few beers at the pub. He comes complete with large tongue and even has a tooth showing.

Buster's creator and pilot, Paul Burrows , said a girlfriend for the lovable dog was in the works. He joked there may even be puppies on the horizon.

Buster was joined by eight

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other hot air balloons for the spectacular Night Glow, inflating just before dark. In a New Zealand first, the Night Glow was choreographed with lighting, flame cannons, sparklers and a soundtrack that had the whole crowd dancing.

Following the Night Glow, the magic didn’t end as glowing entertainers swept through the crowd dressed in giant fairy

wings as the Capitol City band kept the party going. In another first, the cold inflated balloon walk-through was put up again after the Night Glow, and people could walk through while laser lights danced on the envelope. Ballooning Canterbury was once again responsible for bringing the hot air balloons to the area.

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PINK RIBBON MORNING TEA

Breast cancer is one of those terrible diseases that touches far too many New Zealand women and their families - the only way to combat it is through research and treatment.

Selwyn MP, Nicola Grigg is hosting a Pink Ribbon Morning Tea on Thursday, May 25th, at Te Ara Ātea (Rolleston Library), to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation. She would love for as many women across Selwyn as possible to attend and help support this incredible organisation!

“We are lucky to be joined by

West Melton's own Debbie and James Casson as guest speakers.

Debbie was diagnosed with a rare type of sinus cancer in 2012, and just four days later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer after she'd been for a routine mammogram. Debbie used that life-changing experience as motivation to retrain in cosmetic tattooing for women who've undergone breast reconstruction. She's since founded Lady Ink Cosmetic Tattooing to help others in their recovery process,” explained Nicola.

“Please do come along, bring a

friend, and help support this important cause. Doors will be open from 9:45am, with the morning tea and guest speaker starting at 10:00am.” Nicola concluded.

Registration is essential due to limited space. The cost is $20 per person - please pay on the day via cash or online through the fundraising portal: pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz/page/ nicolagriggmp

To RSVP email Nicola.GriggMP@parliament.govt.nz or phone 03 344 2800

SELWYN ART SHOW

The much anticipated Selwyn Art Show will be held at the Rolleston Community Centre during the last weekend of May. The Show will feature more than seventy five artists from all over the Canterbury region, with a large number of local Selwyn artists represented. The Exhibits will include sculpture, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography and fibre crafts. This is the 21st annual Art Show held by the Arts Heart Selwyn Central Arts Council, and each year it grows in size, with more artists exhibiting.

Local Selwyn stone carver Julie Shanks is excited to be displaying her sculptural works at the Show again this year.

“I am excited to be involved with the Selwyn Art Show for 2023, both as an exhibitor and as part of the organising team this year,” commented Julie.

Since moving to Kirwee from Upper Hutt four years ago, Julie has immersed herself in the local art scene, joining Arts Heart Selwyn, the Selwyn Artists Collective and is on the exhibitions team at Te Huanui Gallery. Julie believes this involvement has given her opportunities to develop and extend her work.

Julie’s inspiration for her creative stone sculptures comes from the shapes, light patterns and textures she notices in nature. She carefully observes the landscape, structures and buildings around her and references artworks and photos. “Textures, light and shadows are

important aspects for me to include in my work,” added Julie.

Julie is interested in repurposing discarded materials and items in her sculptures. She finds reusing found objects like this in her art can be challenging but also interesting and exciting.

“I have used pieces of trees, shells, stones, wires, glass blocks and dishes bought from op shops, along with insulators from power poles. Some of the stone I use is weathered and recycled from old buildings,” Julie concluded.

Julie’s sculptures explore the contrast between the materials

she uses, incorporating forms, textures and colours.

This year Julie will be bringing a selection of her imaginative stone carvings to share with visitors to the Selwyn Art Show. Art lovers of all ages, are invited to come along and be inspired by the creativity on display. Artwork is available for purchase throughout the weekend, and eftpos is available.

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The balloonists enjoyed flights together in the days leading up to the event. Chief pilot Michael Oakley said, “We want to keep evolving with the Night Glow and the experiences we give people at the Festival. Having Buster here was very cool, the night time walk through is nothing I have seen done at any other event and the light show accompanying the Glow was epic. We are already dreaming up what we can do next time.”

“The best thing about the Hororata Glow Festival is to see the joy it brings to numerous people. The volunteers get a real buzz out of being part of such a magical event. We love welcoming the visiting balloonists to our community, and they pulled out all the stops to put on a spectacular show in quite challenging wind conditions,” Cindy added.

“To everyone who was part of the Hororata Glow Festival, from volunteers, sponsors, funders, entertainers, stall holders, and of course Ballooning Canterbury and all the balloon crews, thank

you for all you do. We have a very special community and can be so proud of everything we do together,” Cindy concluded.

The Glow enables the Hororata Community Trust to support the community to embark on their next project, developing the Hororata Community Hub. The event also saw fifteen community groups involved with their own fundraising or promotion.

Twenty one students from TM Dance World had the privilege of performing a dance routine at the Hororata Night Glow. The performance took place on the field in front of the balloons coming down, after the awesome light show.

The performance was made up of students from the Intermediate and Junior Performance Teams. The item started with ten girls wearing impressive LED wings to keep in tradition with the ‘Night Glow’.

“This year we have ten students from the Intermediate Performance Team travelling to compete at the Australian National Dance Championships,

Showcase Australia,” commented Director of TM Dance World, Tara McKeown

“The girls are working on qualifying their routines throughout the year and will travel to the Gold Coast in January to compete. The dancers will be fundraising to help with travel costs, and they were so excited to have the opportunity of performing at the Glow Festival to kick off their fundraising venture! Not only did the girls dance at night, they were also dressed as beautiful fairies during the day and provided free face painting, which was extremely popular, and the girls saw hundreds of children lining up. “All dancers involved had an absolute blast and loved performing in front of such a large crowd! A massive thank you to the Hororata Glow Festival for having us involved,” concluded Tara.

Hororata Primary School PTA said, “We love catering at the Glow Festival and Highland Games as we know the money is going to the children. Seeing the smiles on the Year 6’s when they

receive their leavers hoodies, the Speech and Poetry competition winners get their trophy's and the juniors when they get their ‘Big Day In’ makes all the hard work worth while”.

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PEASANTS PENITENTS & PILGRIMS

Peasants, Penitents and Pilgrims is a programme of early music songs, both playful and prayerful. A performance that combines the beautiful harmonies of early religious music with the sometimes rustic humour of West European part songs (usually for soprano, alto, tenor and bass) will be presented in Darfield on Saturday, May 27th, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church. Under the guidance of Musical Director Courtney Hickmott , Christchurch Choir Schola

Cantorum will sing a varied programme, including songs about peasants looking for love in the fields while pilgrims and penitents praise God and seek to live a truly religious life.

The Christchurch Recorder Ensemble, directed by Caitlin Godfrey , which has performed as guest artists at many festivals, will also contribute to the programme.

Much of the Choir’s programme dates from the sixteenth century, but an older religious song Congaudeant Catholici (Let all

Catholics rejoice together) from the twelfth century is possibly the first composition to be written with three parts.

Schola Cantorum was founded in 1987 to preserve and perform the rich tradition of Mediaeval and Renaissance music, which includes plain chant, polyphony and madrigals. Enjoy the acoustics of St Joseph’s Church as the Choir sings unaccompanied sacred music such as Palestrina’s O Crux Ave and Hassler’s Dixit Maria.

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Your Favourite South Island Show is back!

The NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show the South Islands biggest outdoor lifestyle show is back at Christchurch Arena this weekend.

The two-day show contains a huge variety of exhibitors, your favourite brands of motorhome and caravans, innovative new releases, exciting products, unbeatable deals and you will love the all new Jayco Hall, featuring all things Jayco. This year we have an all-NEW Accessories Marquee outside. Filled with everything you need from sweet treats to fishing drones and all the electronics you need for your motorhome to be top of the line. There is a vast range for you to explore, with new gadgets, incredible innovations, and fresh ideas to make your life on the road even better.

Traillite Group is back as a partner of the show. Once again, they will be hosting all the experts in the TRAILITE GROUP Theatre, who are there to teach and inspire you with seminars through-out the weekend in the new location inside the Arena. Check out our website for the full list of who is on and when.

Event Manager Michele Connell is proud to see the show grow, “This year the show has more exhibitors, taking more space than we have had for many years. There is just so much on offer for our visitors this year, with such a huge variety to choose from. We are so excited to connect our visitors to the experts and help realise their

outdoor lifestyle dreams”. Tickets to the show are on sale now. Entry to the show is only $16 for single entry one day tickets or $25 for a multi-day/ multiple entry pass.

Located inside the Arena is another new feature to this show, the Health Check Up Centre sponsored by Ryman Healthcare. The Health Check Up Centre features organisations offering a variety of health and well-being checks, focusing on the importance of keeping well. All checks within the hub are FREE to you thanks to Ryman Healthcare. We are pleased to have Melanoma NZ, and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ who are partnering with Specsavers, joining us. When you are feeling peckish, we have plenty of food offerings this year. You can visit the Adjusta Mattress Café, for some delicious treats, situated in a prime position in the Arena concourse, or head outside to sample the delights of our food trucks set up by the all-new

Accessories Marquee. On entry to the show, you will receive a comprehensive show guide and Eco Bag thanks to Selwyn District Council, to keep all your show goodies together. With so much to see, if you do lose your way, you can chat to one of our new ASK ME Ambassadors situated inside the Arena. They will have all the information you need to know, to help you find what you are looking for.

There is a lot to be excited about with the NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show this year … this show is guaranteed to be the best place for you to learn about what to buy, where to go and the time to take advantage of the best prices on offer.

Get your tickets today! Visit: www.nzmotorhomeshow.co.nz for tickets and more information and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date news and stories.

EXTRAORDINARY MILESTONE

Lion Fred Bull has become the first member of the Malvern Lions Club to reach the extraordinary milestone of serving the Club for fifty years. He joined the club in 1972, approximately one year after the Club was chartered in September 1971, and has given distinguished service to the Club and community ever since. In addition, many locals will have appreciated his attendance at many events during that time, with his trusty bagpipes. Fred recalls that in the earlier years, the Malvern Club had a strict dress code of suit and tie for all formal meetings, and that the Club’s income was significantly less than it is today, until two extra very valuable projects were introduced, namely pea straw sales and catering at community events. Thereafter, donations and grants provided by the club increased significantly. He also recalls cutting broom and other scrub, with heavy slashers and axes, from a campsite beside the Hawkins River at Annat. During those days a scrap metal drive was also held throughout the area, with the aim of providing the first ambulance for our district. Old tractors, machinery and other metal was gathered from a vast area and carted on Club members’ trucks to the rail siding in Darfield, where gas torches were used to split the metal into smaller pieces to maximise the amount of metal on each wagon.

A very special feature of Fred’s

earlier years in Lions, was the first car rally held by several Lions clubs to raise funds for Camp Quality, the organisation which holds annual camps at Governor’s Bay for children suffering from cancer and related illnesses. The vehicles Malvern Lion members travelled in included the late George Wright’s Rolls Royce, which Fred suggested was uninsured at the time. George apparently even allowed other members to drive it on the rally. Another present Lion Trevor Taege, put significant time into organising the Club’s fundraising strategy, which involved the Malvern vehicles arriving at each town on the route first, and taking the collection buckets through the main streets, which proved a winning strategy. Meanwhile, they would then proceed to the next stop on route and repeat the collecting. The ‘Rolls’ was accompanied by a suitably, cleverly named campervan, ‘Gold Dredge’, in which the funds collected at the previous town were counted and processed

prior to repeating the exercise after the following town was canvassed. The next collection was therefore ready to begin at subsequent towns.

Lion Fred recalls climbing over three hundred steps in Queenstown to visit a sole business on the summit of a hill. His trouble proved very worthwhile when the owner tipped a jug carrying more than 3,000 dollars into his collection bag. The various clubs taking part raised over $41,000 from their efforts, of which Malvern’s share was $21,000. The Club continues to support Camp Quality annually by donation and by helping at annual camps. Catering and pea straw still remain key fundraisers for the Club. Fred recalls the Club’s catering beginning with a small ‘Fleet Wing’ caravan suitably named ‘Peanut’. Fred concluded by stressing that Lions has been ‘a lot of fun’ with a great team of colleagues, ‘the only problem is that the years have gone far too quickly’.

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DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW

The District Plan Review project has hit an important milestone, with hearings of all submissions on the Proposed Selwyn District Plan finishing last month.

In total, the Council covered thirty eight hearing topics since August 2021. The Proposed Plan is a ‘rule book’ for what activities property owners can do as of right (permitted activities) and what activities need a resource consent

for from the Council.

“It’s been a long journey to get here; the once-in-a-decade makeover of our district’s rule book has been underway since late 2020 when we first notified the Proposed District Plan for public consultation”, commented Tim Harris, Group Manager Development and Growth.

“We would like to thank everyone who has, at different stages of the review, taken the time to have their say and helped shape the Proposed Plan, which prepares our district for the future,” Tim added. Being a digital plan, it’s now easier for people to find the relevant rules and information about their property. The Proposed Plan has also changed the focus from the effects of landowners’ actions on others, to what type of activities people can undertake.

Initially, the expectation was that the new district plan would be in full effect by the end of last year. However, the Council was required to make changes to the Proposed District Plan last year, following the introduction of the new

national legislation by the Government to enable housing supply across the country.

This resulted in the Council notifying a mandatory variation to the Proposed Plan in August 2022, which introduced new housing intensification rules, enabling more housing and at greater heights in Rolleston, Lincoln and Prebbleton.

“Last week we’ve started hearings to hear submissions lodged on the Variation. This is a separate process from Proposed District Plan hearings. However, given the close timing of both we’ve decided to align the decision making process and release decisions on both Proposed District Plan and Variation to it at the same time”, Tim concluded.

The decisions will be notified prior to August 20th. The Council expects the Proposed Plan to become fully operative soon after that, subject to any appeals.

For more information on the Proposed District Plan visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz

BANK VS PURCHASE DEPOSIT

The word ‘deposit’ used in the context of purchasing property often has two different meanings.

A bank will require you to fund part of the purchase price (usually 20% or more) from your own savings, First Home Grants, KiwiSaver withdrawals, gifts from family etc. The bank may refer to this as your deposit. But this is not the same meaning as ‘your deposit’ when an agent uses that phrase.

An agent will ask how much deposit you wish to offer the Vendors. The most common deposit is a sum of 10% of the purchase price. This deposit can sometimes be negotiated by the

Purchasers to a lower sum. Any such negotiations should occur prior to the signature of the contract so that the amount of deposit offered to the Vendors is not more than the cash you have available at that time to be able to pay.

The deposit is paid before settlement, and usually, you can’t borrow the money from the bank to pay it (both because the bank expects you to have 20% of the purchase price available from other sources and because the bank won’t have a mortgage over the property until after settlement).

As a purchaser of property, you are often an unsecured creditor, and

the deposit you pay to the vendor could be at risk. We recommend caution to purchasers offering to pay a vendor a deposit of greater than 10% of the purchase price. If there is a reasonable period of time between confirmation of any conditions in the contract and the settlement date, the deposit will often be released to the vendors. There may be a risk that they could spend the deposit monies and be unable to repay their existing bank debt and therefore unable to complete settlement, despite being legally obliged to do so.

Kate Warren, Tavendale and Partners, Senior Associate.

LIFESTYLE MARKET PERFORMING WELL

The first four months of 2023 have flown by, but it has been an interesting time for the region's real estate market. Despite some challenges, such as changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) affecting financing, the lifestyle market is still seeing good numbers at open homes, with some properties receiving fifty-plus groups through over three to four week campaigns. Interest in lifestyle properties from North Islanders remains strong, as well as from surrounding areas. This year, high-spec homes with amenities like pools and good outbuildings have gained

particular interest, with most selling within the twenty to thirty day range, exceeding market conditions and vendors' expectations. Remote working and connectivity have continued to extend buyers' reach, allowing for more lifestyle living options, buyers are becoming less sensitive to driving distances, enabling them to live further out from the main centres, creating further competition for locals in hotdemand areas like West Melton and Darfield. As mentioned despite some headwinds, the lifestyle market is still performing well.

In summary, the lifestyle market has shown resilience in the face of recent challenges, and there are still many opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. If you are thinking of making a move in the coming months, I am here to help. Whether you need an appraisal or just want to chat about your possible options, I am never too busy to assist you in any way that I can. Please do not hesitate to get in touch, discuss your options, and take the first step toward your next adventure.

Simon Anderson, Property Brokers, Rural & Lifestyle Sales Consultant.

BUYERS BEWARE!

Putting a deposit down on a section in a new subdivision can be a risky venture. The title is not always issued in a timely manner as there are many possible scenarios that can hold up the process. Given there is quite often a 1 to 2 year wait on title, a lot can happen in that time.

• Are your circumstances likely to change in that time?

• Is the property going to hold its value?

• Are you still going to be able to afford the build?

• If you have to on sell, you may have to factor in a ‘Brightline Tax’ on any gain.

Make sure you do your due diligence on the subdivision to see if the timeframe given is realistic. Be very clear on the risks involved before you pay that small deposit, as when it comes time to settle, will you be in a position to follow through?

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COUSINS ON A COLLISION COURSE

Following the May AGM of U3A Malvern, guest speaker, Frieda Looser had everyone listening attentively to her very topical lecture about the relationship between Russia and Ukraine.

There are many layers of history covering Ukraine and Russia, both uniting and dividing. Both countries have similar East Slavic languages.

Swedish Vikings, known as Rus (Red Haired) gave the name to both Russia and Belarus. They explored and traded down the great river systems from the Baltic to the Black Sea, founding Novgorod and Kiev.

Orthodox Christian missionaries, Saints Cyril and Methodius were apostles to both Ukraine and Russia. This led to the baptism of Prince Vladimir of Kiev in AD 988, the founding date of Kiev. In 1783, Empress Catherine the

Great annexed Ukraine and Crimea into the Russian Empire. It was the much valued fertile grain producing area and Black Sea port.

With the breakup of the USSR following Perestroika, the Russian Federation did not expect an independent Ukraine in the early 1990s.

In 2014 Ukraine elected a proWestern Government and called for EU membership and democracy. This led to the shock invasion of Ukraine on February 14th, 2022. The outcome of which cannot be assumed. This invasion would be as if New Zealanders woke up at 4am, finding that Australia was bombing New Zealand!

The June Meeting of U3A Malvern features Caroline Johnson speaking on the past, present and future of the Red

Cross.

The following people were elected at the AGM.

• Chairperson: Ruth Warren

• Secretary/Treasurer: Ali Price

• Committee Members: Mike Halliday, Judith Pascoe, Ian Warren, Jacky Lawson, Ian Sandford, Robyn Wendt and Janet MacDougall.

Ian Sandford, on behalf of U3A Malvern.

NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED

Selwyn District Council (SDC) has appointed Sharon Mason as their new CEO. Sharon comes with over twenty years of leadership experience in Local Government, Health and Not for Profit sectors.

The appointment follows a rigorous process over the past three months which attracted numerous high calibre applicants.

Mayor Sam Broughton said, “He is excited to have Sharon join the leadership for the district. We had many very strong candidates apply for the role, and the Councillors and I are looking forward to welcoming Sharon and the continued energy she will bring to our Council. We have a lot of opportunities in the district and believe Sharon will build on the great work already underway.”

Sharon’s past leadership roles have included being the CEO of Buller District Council, CEO of Clutha Health First, and Executive Director Provider Services, Hawkes Bay DHB. Originally from the United Kingdom, Sharon started her career as a Registered Nurse joining the Queen Alexander Royal Army Nursing Corps as a Nursing Officer.

Sharon comes with a diverse range of experiences and

understands the nuances of working successfully in partnership with Central Government, Boards, Elected Members, Mana Whenua and staff to create a shared purpose and strong trusted links.

“I’m really looking forward to starting my role with SDC and bringing my style and brand of leadership to the district. It is a privilege to take over from David Ward whose leadership has ensured the Council is in a strong position. I want to support the Council to continue to be a

great place to work while delivering on the expectations of the community,” commented Sharon.

Sam concluded by saying, “I am looking forward to introducing Sharon to our community and to her meeting the great people that make our district tick and call Selwyn home.”

Sharon will commence her role on Monday, July 31st, and will take over from incumbent CEO David Ward who is retiring after ten years in the role.

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NZCCA COWBOY CHALLENGE

Cowboy Challenge is a competition that is designed to test the partnership of horse and rider through negotiating a series of obstacles on horseback. The sport came to us from the USA, and Cowboy Challenge has been embraced by New Zealand riders as it fits right in with this country's love of fun and adventurous sports.

Riders complete a timed course with thirteen obstacles (out of a possible seventy-plus) and are judged on performance and horsemanship. The obstacles vary from opening a gate to riding through creeks, backing up hills, and crossing bridges, representing things that take place when out riding in the backcountry.

Competitors start in the Rookie Division (or Youth for eighteen years and under), then progress to Intermediate and Open, and are judged as a horse and rider combination for placings. Once a combination reaches a certain number of points they progress to the next division, this can occur over several seasons as progress in horsemanship is made. Western saddles are not a requirement until you reach the Intermediate Class. For the 2022/2023 season, Francine Murray and her horse Mozzie received the Strolla Trophy. This is based on receiving the highest horsemanship scores received at Challenges nationally over the season. The trophy is dedicated to Jim Risk's horse Strolla who sadly died in the 2018 flooding on the West Coast. Jim is eighty-plus and is a loyal and dedicated Cowboy Challenge competitor. The Trophy is made of Strolla's shoes. Francine has won this trophy three times showing what a talented rider she is. She was also Runner-up for Hi Points in both Rookie on Little Red River and Open Division on Mozzie, a fantastic accomplishment. This season there was a new award in memory of Cara Scott. This is a very special trophy, as it is awarded to encourage and promote Rookie competitors. The recipient this year was, another local, Jan Curle on Remembrance. Two local companies, Curle Contracting and Property Management, Darfield Property Brokers, are major sponsors of the buckles and horse covers. To encourage youths into the sport

there is a Youth Scholarship available each year. Full details on any of the above are available on newzealandcowboychallenge.com

Anyone keen to have a go and find out what it entails are encouraged to attend one of the training days, which are held throughout Canterbury. You will find the

details on the Facebook page for Pleasant Valley Cowboy Challenge, Five Manes Horsemanship and Oxford Cowboy Challenge. The latter is holding a training morning followed by a beginner’s competition on May 27th. The jotform for entry is on the Oxford Cowboy Challenge Facebook page.

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Born and raised in West Melton, Sam Dickson, Captain of the All Blacks Sevens is extremely proud of the team having won the Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title in Toulouse. The extra-time 24-19 win over Argentina in the Toulouse final also secured their fourteenth World Sevens Series crown.

“I am super proud of the boys! To win five finals and be in seven out of ten finals is an amazing achievement, with one tournament to go. Especially, given how competitive the World

Series is,” commented Sam proudly.

“We have used every player that has been available in our squad this year, so it shows how much depth we have at the moment. Everyone involved have been working hard since the Tokyo Olympics to build such a strong player, ground and management team.

“The goal at the start of the season was to win the World Series and qualify for the Olympics. We have achieved

both with one tournament to spare.

“For us and the Black Fern Sevens to bounce back from a few disappointing results last year shows how much love we have for our teams and country. We are both in great positions leading into the 2024 season and the Olympics,” Sam concluded.

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DHS ANNUAL CAREERS EXPO

Darfield High School (DHS) students, along with whānau and friends, made the most of their opportunity to engage with more than twenty five tertiary education and vocational providers from around New Zealand at the annual DHS Careers Expo on Tuesday, May 9th.

“It was great to have some exciting new providers on board this year, including Fonterra and Road Metals, all helping to offer a range of learning opportunities that have encouraged our students to broaden their minds and think beyond the obvious about their futures and how they can acquire, experience, qualifications and scholarships,” commented DHS Careers Administrator, Tracy Mangels

Representatives of the providers were very complimentary about the quality of DHS student's participation, interest and questions. It was obvious that students were getting the information and answers they needed to provide clarity on their chosen or intended path, what to expect, and how to go

about obtaining their career and vocational goals. For others, it was the chance to see what options there are given the greater variety of providers present, leading to students coming away with invaluable information for their next steps at school and beyond.

Darfield High School would sincerely like to thank the

providers for their positive contribution to their student's learning, development and potential.

The DHS Careers team are always available for further conversations around options and pathway choices, email to careers@darfield.school.nz with questions, or to arrange a meeting.

COOKING DEMO

Join chef Lauren Carmichael

from Langdale Restaurant and a group of local Selwyn producers for a live cooking demonstration that will feature local Selwyn ingredients, on Friday, May 26th.

This Taste Selwyn R18 event also includes Wine Divine who will be pairing local wines to the dishes that Lauren creates with wine

tasting for attendees on the night.

All produce used at the demonstration can be purchased at the event directly from the producers and you will be able to take

home a recipe so you can create the dishes at home.

Goodie bags will be given out with great giveaways. .

To find out further information, including cost and time etc visit: selwyn.nz/events

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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.

Classes for all forage crops and pasture

Judging 7th & 8th June

Meal & Prizegiving

Thursday 8th June, 7pm - New VenueGrain and Grape Darfield

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 5TH JUNE

$20 per entry

• Ashley Seaton 027 463 5184

• Guy Bassett 021 318 366

DARFIELD GUN CLUB UPDATE

The May 7th shoot at Darfield Gun Club saw a change in weather this month, with dull, grey conditions, but thankfully no wind. There was a good turnout for what is usually a quiet month with the start of Duck Shooting, with thirty three shooters, including ten Juniors, arriving to contest the Hastie Trophy. The short 4 x 15 target match format, comprised of 15 single rise, 15 single barrell, 15 point score and 15 continental. A good start was required, and there were some very good scores right from the beginning. Bragging rights for the day fell to Hamish Wilson, although just a single target separated him from Paul Templeton. There was only one shoot-off required for B Grade, with the second and third tied placings deciding the result with a

gentlemanly coin toss.

Results:

Hastie Trophy (over the full day):

HOA:

Hamish Wilson 89/90 (A Grade)

B Grade: Mike Elliot 83

C Grade: Sam Nichol (J) 79

Meat Trophies Combined Shoot

Rounds 2, 3 and 4:

A Grade:

1st: H Wilson 74/75

2nd: P Templeton 73

3rd: D Jefferis 71

B Grade:

1st: W Hill 69

2nd: G Watson 68, R Wright 68

C Grade:

1st: S Nichol 79

2nd: AJ Seymour 62

3rd: N Watts 61

The next shoot will take place on Sunday, June 4th, at 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Bevan Brown, Shoot Secretary and Publicity Officer.

END OF SEASON

It was a glorious Autumn day on May 13th, for the closing day of the 2022/23 Malvern Rifle Club season.

The weather was cool and fine, with a fishtailing headwind from targets to the mounds. A small group of shooters arrived for some long range practice and testing at 900 yards.

A rifle was zeroed at 300 yards before shooters shot from the 900 yard mound. Martin Fleming travelled up from the Ashburton district to get some long range practice, which paid off, as his scores got better each time he shot. Our club season has finished, with prizegiving and the AGM still to follow.

Thanks to everyone who took part, especially those who helped set up and pack up the range and equipment. The Club would also like to thank Chris Kershaw and Allan White, for all the work done behind the scenes, and Charlie Ledbrook for all the maintenance work on the range. It is greatly

appreciated.

The 2023/24 Malvern Rifle Club season will open in October, with an extra focus on providing training opportunities for our club members who will be representing New Zealand at the 2024 World Championships. Half (4 of 8) of the New Zealand Under 25 Target Rifle Team are members of the Malvern Rifle Club, with most of them and others being members of the New Zealand Palma Rifle Team. On behalf of the Malvern Rifle Club, I wish everyone a warm, dry and safe winter.

Contact details can be found on their Facebook page: Malvern Rifle Club Mark Alexander.

SamNichol(CGrade),HamishWilson(AGradeandHOA) andMikeElliott(BGrade).

GOLF RESULTS

HORORATA GOLF

Results 9th May 2023

Captains Trophy Qualifying Round 2

LGU and Putting

0 - 18.4: N Muir 71

18.5 - 25.2 - Bronze: S Gilmore 75

J Wilson 76

25.3+: G Redfern 76

Putts: A Hariwich 27 (11x1 putts)

Closest to the Pin: N Muir

Men: N Penney 30 A Hogg 26

WAIMAK GOLF

Results 11th May ‘23 LGU & Putting 18 Holes:

Seniors: N Weavers c/b J Collins

Bronze 1: B Thompson +2.5 M TeAwa +9.5

Bronze 2: J Deans 0.5 S King +9.5

F Nimmo +9.5

V McKenzie +11.5

S Farrar +11.5

Nearest to Pin for 2, #4: J Blatch

Nearest to Pin for 1, #8: J Blatch

Nearest to Pin for 2, #11: N Weavers

Nearest to Pin for 1, #17: J Collins

Longest Putt, #18: S King

Two’s: B Faulkner, B Thompson

9 Holes:

B Faulkner +3.0

Gee Gee Jar: J Blatch

Putts, 18 Holes: B Thompson 28

9 Holes: B Faulkner 19

SATURDAY

3RD JUNE 2023 at 9:30am in the Clubhouse. Enquiries to: Marian Galloway 03 318 1588

ALL WELCOME!

Sheffield FREE BOOK EXCHANGE

Be at the Sheffield Hall on SUNDAY 21ST MAY 2023 12 - 3pm For the community book exchange!

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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.

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.

CELEBRANT CELEBRANT

Wedding Celebrant 0274323360

jobabenz8@gmail.com

www.jobabecelebrant.co.nz

For your personalised wedding ceremony

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 21ST MAY 2023

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona

Ph: 022 642 5805

17 North Terrace, Darfield

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

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

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.

FOR SALE

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

PEASTRAW for sale. Small bales $8 delivered (min delivery 21 bales). Medium bales $80 delivered (no min for delivery). Ph 021 077 3692.

MOBILITY Scooter, 18 months old, used for 9 months, as new. $2,800. Please phone 027 265 7787.

DRIVEWAYS

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

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.

HOUSE TO LET

HOUSE to 2 bdrm, $550 pw, off street parking, rural West Melton, grazing available, available from 7th June. Ph 022 680 8863.

21st

1st - 31st May Taste Selwyn - visit www.selwyn.nz/taste

22nd

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.

FIREWOOD & COAL

Bowling Club Clubhouse

5th June Malvern & Courtenay A & P Winter Feed Competition Entries close

June Malvern & Courtenay A & P Winter Feed Competition Judging

PAINTING & DECORATING

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

HEDGE TRIMMING

Hedge Trimming in Canterbury

Call Don today on 021 066 3011 or 03 318 2983

• Half size tractor for easier access

• Up to 6m height topped at 5m or less

• Branch size up to 50mm

• Cutter drops material to side of hedge.

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

Looking for LARGE TREE

SHELTERBELTS!

Will pay good money for the right trees, any species considered. WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY!

LIVESTOCK

SUFFOLK cross ram. 3 years old, good breeding. $400 (plus GST if applicable). Black Highland bull calf, pure bred, 8 months old. $850 (plus GST if applicable). Please Phone 021 1498 108.

PEST CONTROL SPIDERBAN NC LTD

Darfield owned and operated since 2008.

Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements! 0800 667 778

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.

ROOM TO RENT

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

SITUATION VACANT

Clean & tidy workers. Fully qualified crew for the job! Call Rini on 027 451 7300

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

Fixed Term Teacher Position

Due to our increasing roll we are opening another New Entrant classroom. We are looking for an experienced, dedicated teacher to join our team for terms 3 & 4 2023. An application form is available on our website or email: principal@darfieldprimary.school.nz

Applications close 2 June, 2023.

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Labourer/Factory Staff

We are looking for keen energetic people who would like to work in our production plant in Darfield.

• Tasks include grading and packing of bricks.

• Monday to Friday plus every 2nd Saturday morning.

• We would consider other days and hours if needed to fit in with other commitments.

For an application form please either drop into our factory at 1-7 Horndon Street, Darfield or email richard@clay-bricks.co.nz

KIRWEE TREE HOUSE ARE HIRING

We have vacancies for a permanent and casual, qualified certificated teachers (ece or primary).

• We have an architecturally designed centre with lots of great resources and equipment.

• We have a fruit orchard and vege gardens at our centre for all to enjoy.

• We offer extended pay parity.

• We are locally owned and like to do the little things for our team like subsidised cooked lunches and regular paid team events.

• Our values are underpinned by Manaakitanga to ourselves, each other, and the environment.

36 School Lane, Kirwee 03 3181818 office@kirweetreehouse.co.nz

DARFIELD TYRE CENTRE LTD

TYRE TECHNICIAN

We currently have a vacancy in Darfield for a Tyre Technician, graduating to wheel alignments and fleet service work. We cater for all types of tyre work: cars, trucks, farm equipment & earthmover tyres. The applicant will need:

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

• 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

SCRAP METAL

WANTED! Best prices!

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.

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

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

WANTED TO RENT

TWO plus bedroom home with grazing for two horses, prefer long-term, excellent references. Please phone 022 404 1185.

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

TENANCY House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash

WANTED

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

DEAD Cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Please phone 027 484 8121.

WINDOW CLEANING

TRADES TRADES

DEADLINE: 10am, Tuesday

www.tintawindow.co.nz Locally owned and operated

TRADES TRADES

Hydro Drain Cleaning

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

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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

COUNTRY TOUCH

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Friendly & experienced professional service. Phone or text Darryl on 027 316 9968

TRADES

JAMES Hunt Residential Ltd. Renovation Specialists. Registered Master Builder. Please phone 027 466 0092. www.jameshuntresidential.co.nz CARPENTER available, repairs, renovations, cabins & sleepouts. Please call Grant 021 167 1718 anytime.

TRADES

DARFIELD HOUSE & LAND PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Call

Contact: Ange 021 120 6814 or Chris 021 025 26012 www.absolutehomes.co.nz

“AbsoluteHomes wascreatedoutofa passionforresidential building&helpingpeople”

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

• Septic Tank Cleaning

• Jetting Unit for Blocked Drains

• Camera Investigations

• Port-a-loo Hire

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD

Simon O’Connell • Certifying Plumber M: 021 048 4799

E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

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

REFLECTING ON MOTHER’S DAY

• My mother taught me about WEATHER….

“Your room looks like a tornado hit it”

• My mother taught me about RELIGION….

“You be er pray that comes out of the carpet”

• My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL “If you don’t straighten up I'm going to knock you into next week”

• My mother taught me about ENVY….

“There are millions of less fortunate children in the world who don’t have wonderful parents like you”

• My mother taught me about PATIENCE….

“you just wait ll we get home”

• My mother taught me about GENEALOGY….

“Shut that door.... You think you were raised in a barn?”

• My mother taught me about JUSTICE…. “One day you’ll have kids... I hope they turn out just like you!

• My mother taught me about LOGIC….

“Because i said so, that's why”

• My mother taught me about STAMINA….

“You’ll sit there un l your spinach is gone”