ISSUE 1,089 - FRIDAY 9TH JUNE 2023

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ISSUE 1,089

Friday 9th June 2023

In April, Richard Fernando (President Canterbury Ultimate) contacted Pip Deans (Darfield High School Sports Coordinator) to invite DHS student Rachel Mckenzie, to be a part of the New Zealand Youth Ultimate (Frisbee) Championships (NZYUC) held at St Peter’s College, Cambridge, on April 22nd and 23rd.

The NZYUC is an event open to all youth players (born in 2005 or later) in New Zealand, offering them an opportunity to experience Ultimate Frisbee at a higher level than generally available in local school leagues.

team, providing a great development opportunity for players. It is a weekend for keen young Ultimate players to test their skills against the best in New Zealand in a fun and encouraging environment. The weekend also doubled as the key selection event for the New Zealand Junior National Training Squads, which were named after the tournament. The Squads compete against Australia on a bi-annual basis (in 2023, New Zealand will travel to Australia to compete) and will prepare to compete at the next World Junior Ultimate Championships in 2024. Over one hundred and thirty athletes were on the fields at St Peter’s College, and eighty one were offered a position on the National Training Squad, including Rachel.

New Zealand Ultimate runs a biannual Under 20 National Training Squad programme to develop players’ skills and abilities. Through participation in the National Training Squad programme, players also grow in leadership abilities, allowing them to become leaders in their own Ultimate communities. After viewing performances at

the 2023 New Zealand Secondary School Ultimate Championships, the 2023 New Zealand Youth Ultimate Championships and other local and regional events, the NZU U20 Selection Panels selected a National Training Squad of both boys and girls in the Under 20 age group.

Players enter individually and are placed into teams based on experience ensuring the teams are fairly even. These teams compete for the NZYUC Trophy. Top coaches from around the country are assigned to each Rachelinaction.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

continuedfromfrontpage. The players take part in several training camps, with teams from this squad selected to compete at the 2023 Under 20 TransTasman Test Series against Australia (or the 2023 AsiaOceania U20 Tri-Series if Japan attends) in Sydney in October, and the 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships in 2024 (details have not been announced, but is likely to be in July/August 2024, in Europe).

Rachel got into sports in Year 6 after being dared to play rugby for a season. At the end of the

season, she realised rugby wasn’t for her, but she still wanted to play a sport, so tried netball. “I have continued with netball ever since as I find that it’s a challenging but fun sport. I got into Ultimate Frisbee in Year 8 through the Koru Games, where my team placed second. After the Koru Games, I started playing in the Term 1 and 4 school Ultimate League competitions and played with the Junior Mixed team until Year 9 when I joined the Senior team, which I have played in ever since. I have also played with the

Senior Ultimate team in the South Island Secondary School Frisbee tournament,” commented Rachel.

Rachel has had numerous sporting and academic successes and thoroughly enjoys sport. She would like to have a career as a professional Ultimate player or Netballer and be a Sports Physiotherapist when not playing.

“I want to pursue either code as I am highly passionate about both, and I currently cannot choose between them,” Rachel concluded.

First Aid Level 1 - Friday 23rd June - Darfield

St John Ambulance Centre - Bray Street, Darfield 7510.

VEHICLE PREPARATION

Is your vehicle winter ready?

Now that the cold, wet and icy months are here, it is time for motorists to make sure their vehicles are well prepared to handle the more challenging road conditions. It is important to plan ahead, stay alert, slow down and drop back. Some of the easiest ways to make sure your vehicle is fit for winter weather include getting it serviced, having a current Warrant of Fitness (WOF), and replacing tyres or windscreen wiper blades if needed. This will help make sure all your lights

(including fog lights) and brakes are working as they should, your fluid levels (including antifreeze) are correct, and that your battery is able to handle the colder weather which can drain them faster.

If you live in or are visiting an alpine area or somewhere prone to snowfall, consider fitting snow chains on your tyres. It is also a good time to check the condition of your vehicle’s spare tyre and that it is inflated. Keep an emergency kit in your car that includes a torch, bottled water, long-life food, a warm

blanket and jumper cables. If you don’t have a mobile phone charger in your car already, consider getting one. People can also keep an ice scraper in their car for when the windscreen is coated in ice. Remember not to pour boiling water onto the windscreen as it may crack or shatter.

No matter how close your destination is, try to always have at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle in case there is a weather or accident-related detour along the route you are driving. Taking the time to check your car is ready for winter will help keep yourself and other road users safe.

For more information about driving safe in winter, visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/ winterdriving or see advertisement in this issue for more details.

EDUCARE

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7:30am - 5pm

• Educare Ph 318 7943

• 3 Year Ph 318 7948

• 4 Year Ph 318 8843

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A PILGRIMAGE TO LOCAL CHURCH

On Wednesday, May 31st, Reverend Loyal Gibson, who is in his ninety sixth year, visited Greendale Church, where he was the Methodist Minister from 1955 to 1960. During that time, the new Church was built, and Loyal designed the beautiful glass window in the Church depicting the landscape of the Greendale area.

It was a visit to the service to remember and recognise a special person bringing back many memories for those who attended.

Aunty Lyn, the current Minister, welcomed Loyal and his family, son Mark and daughter Dawn, and Loyal shared some memories from his time stationed in Greendale. At that time, there was the general store, public hall, sports ground domain and three churches. Each Sunday in Greendale, there were five services of worship – all reasonably attended. The Baptists and Methodists had two, morning and evening, and the Presbyterians held one in the morning. His circuit consisted of

seven preaching places. Some Sundays he travelled 100kms, much of it on gravel roads , to Greendale, Darfield, Te Pirita, Glenroy, Whitecliffs, Hororata, Aylesbury and occasionally Arthur’s Pass. At Aylesbury, they met in the old school building, squatting at juvenile desks. This service was discontinued soon after his arrival. Ninety percent or more of the Methodist people were landowners or farm

workers. During his five years, he conducted six hundred and fifty Sunday services, though some sermons were used several times!

Some of his ‘naughty’ past Bible Class members, now in their late seventies and early eighties, attended the service and shared their memories of Loyal’s time in Greendale, along with present and past Greendale families. Ian Warren.

ReverendLoyalGibsoninfrontofthewindowhedesigned.

DARFIELD GUN CLUB UPDATE

Twenty two shooters, including Sophie and Brooke from Toowoomba on a flying visit, enjoyed the June 4th shoot at Darfield Gun Club. It was a nottoo-inclement start to the day, with a light northerly but heavy cloud, so was a bit dull. The EyeOpener was very testing with just the one possible(25/25) in A Grade, by Scott Turner and three 24’s. B Grade top score was 24, and C Grade was 20. Unfortunately, this was the end of the good conditions as the southerly started to blow strongly.

The Side by Side shoot was a bit of a lottery, with Trap Two easier to score on than Trap One. All three grades were won on Trap Two.

Once again, the ten pair Deauville Doubles, with drawn pairs, produced some excellent shooting, with three pairs shooting 19/20. Ross Turner and Dave Folley (Mr Smooth) were the first to qualify, although they were quickly joined by Danniell Williams and Rupert Wright and lastly by Brodie

Mangels and Bevan Brown

The first two pairs in the ShootOff had the occasional spot of rain, and despite a good start, Ross and Dave struggled, dropping several targets. Danniell and Rupert shot better, dropping just two targets, which left a small window of opportunity for Brodie and Bevan. Some good shooting saw them finish with 19 once again to win the Trophy.

Many thanks also to Marcel VanLeeuwen for sponsoring the

shoot and to all the helpers for their efforts.

The next shoot will be held on Sunday, July 2nd, at 12:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Results:

Eye-Opener:

A Grade: S Turner 25, B Brown, D Folley, B Mangels 24’s

B Grade: W Hill 24, A Watson 23, M VanLeeuwen 21

C Grade: S Dewdney (Toowoomba) 20, R Millichamp 20, O Stuart 16

Side by Side: Trophy winner: Gunnar Watson 14/15

A Grade: D Williams 13

C Grade: R Millichamp 10 Deauville Doubles:

1st: Brodie Mangels / Bevan Brown 19/20 and 19/20 (ShootOff)

2nd: D Williams / R Wright

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• Garages/workshop: 109m2 (approx.) two roller doors, polished concrete floors, toilet and hand basin.

19/20 and 18/20 (Shoot-Off)

3rd: R Turner / D Folley 19/20 and 16/20 (Shoot-Off). Bevan Brown, Shoot Secretary.

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• Please phone for scheduled viewing time: Min Cookson 027 249 5417

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DeauvilleDoubleswinnersBevanBrownand BrodieMangels.

HELPING OTHERS

Recently, local dairy farmer Sara Hill shaved her hair off to help raise vital funds for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation. She previously shaved her head when she was sixteen and has found her latest shave to be a super positive experience compared to her first shave. She

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feels very confident about the shave this time, and loves that people are asking her about it, which is creating more awareness about the Foundation.

Sara has raised $772 so far, and the page is currently still active if anyone would like to donate last minutes funds to help a

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PLANNING PERMISSIONS

ResourceConsentorPlan Change?

By Kerryn Penn, Planner, Baseline Group.

Are you looking to undertake a subdivision or development that is not permitted under your local District Plan? Depending on the scale of your proposal, and the extent of any non-compliances with respect to the District Plan, then you may require one of two permissions from the Council; a resource consent or a private plan change.

A resource consent is a formal approval granted by Council for subdivisions, specific activities or when proposed buildings and activities do not comply with rules listed in the District Plan. Obtaining a resource consent allows you to build, use, or subdivide land in accordance with the conditions of consent. These conditions ensure that any actual or potential effects on

the environment are avoided, remedied or mitigated. Typically, a five-year lapse period is placed on all resource consents; if not given effect within this time, then the resource consent lapses and can no longer be used. Though a resource consent is the most common form of approval given under the Resource Management Act, is it really the right choice for you? The answer to this question is not necessarily straight forward, as there are several variables to consider. For example, if the site in question was rural and the intended future use was to transform the site into a commercial hub or small residential suburb, it can be assumed that this proposal is highly contradictory to the intended use of the site. Such expectations are anticipated and enforced through applicable provisions of the District Plan. A privately initiated plan change

seeks to introduce provisions or make changes to any existing provisions in a District Plan. Such changes can include but are not limited to: the re-zoning of land; adding or removing an item to a heritage list; amending rules regarding building design controls; amending rules or standards which are out of date, etc. Undertaking a private plan change will of course have private benefits, however, there are usually public benefits that improve the community in some way (greater choice in housing typologies, economic development opportunities etc). An application for a privately initiated plan change will require a significant volume of information and expert reports to support the proposal, which can also increase the cost. However, this option is also a long-term solution that can have flow-on benefits. Navigating which is the best option for you and which process is most likely to be approved by the Council can be a difficult decision to make as there are various components to consider, as outlined above. A land development expert, such as a planner, can provide you with advice based on their expert body of knowledge, local expertise, and awareness of central and local government decisions, including relevant case law. It is therefore strongly recommended that you engage a planner to determine if a plan change or a resource consent is right for you.

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LOOKING FOR

VOLUNTEER PLANTING DAYS

Join ECan’s ranger and biodiversity teams on one of their epic tree planting days alongside the Waimakariri River. Did you know that native vegetation covers just 0.5 percent of the Canterbury lowland plains? ECan aims to increase this a little by planting 8,500 trees this season.

Native planting provides a wide range of benefits including increasing native biodiversity, creating habitat for native wildlife (insects, reptiles and birds), stabilising soil, recreating ecological corridors, enhancing water quality and landscapes and providing a sense of place on our rivers.

Planting Venues:

• The Sanctuary Wetland is the largest and broadest remaining lowland freshwater complex of floodplain, backswamp, swamp forest and spring-fed stream on the Lower Waimakariri River. Due to its regional significance, it has been

identified as a priority area for wetland enhancement within the Lower Waimakariri Regional Park. More than forty native plant species have been observed here along with healthy populations of various native birds.

A significant portion of the site represent precursors of kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) forest of which the only remaining example on the Canterbury Plains is found at Riccarton Bush. Restoration of a kahikatea swamp forest is an important part of the overall landscape management for sustaining and enhancing this ecosystem across the north Canterbury Plains.

• Rock Spur/Lorimas is located on the south bank of the Waimakariri River slightly downstream of The Sanctuary Wetland. The area contains over forty remnant kōwhai trees amongst many other species such as karamu, tī

kōuka, tutu and harakeke. There is a large shingle braid which is used by braided river birds for breeding. Banded dotterels (Charadrius bicinctus) especially, seem to like the area but also black-fronted tern (Sterna albostriata) and wrybill/ngutuparore (Anarhynchus frontalis) have been returning to breed. Restoration in this area seeks to restore the local ecosystem, improve habitat for the local fauna and continue the native corridor consistent with the Ngāi Tahu concept of Ki Uta Ki Tai which seeks to manage our lands holistically from the mountains to the sea.

Planting Days:

Friday 7th July 2023: Come

Plant with Me! (KidsFest Planting Event at Bailes Island Picnic Area)

Saturday 22nd July 2023:

Forest & Bird Planting - The Sanctuary

Saturday 29th July 2023: Rock

Spur/Lorimas

Saturday 5th August 2023:

Sanctuary Wetland

Saturday 12th August 2023:

Rock Spur/Lorimas

Saturday 26th August 2023:

Rock Spur/Lorimas Road.

What to bring:

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy, this is critical for Health and Safety considerations. Hiking shoes are great!

• Warm and waterproof clothes. At least one warm top layer and a rain jacket.

• Gardening gloves (some will be available but bring your own if you have them)

• Sun hat and sunscreen.

• Reusable water bottle (filled up and ready to go)

ECan will provide:

• Trees and guards

• A planting tutorial

• Spades

• Tea and coffee to start the day

• Health and Safety briefing

• First aid kit and first aid trained staff

• Toilets.

SPORTS RESULTS

SPORTS RESULTS

NEW HUB TO HELP SELWYN YOUTH

A new Youth Hub for Selwyn is holding their Opening Day on June 24th from 3pm until 6pm. The hub will have a range of services and supports to help young people in the district thrive.

The Hub, based at the Rolleston Community Centre, will provide rangatahi youth aged twelve to twenty four years old, a space to receive targeted programmes and non-judgmental confidential youth services from qualified agencies.

Te Tahi Youth and Family Planning will deliver health services, counselling and career advice and Alternative Education will have education services in the hub.

A range of providers will also run activities, events and courses including parenting and youth courses, learner driver courses, drug and alcohol counselling

sessions, arts classes, te reo Māori classes and waiata sessions.

The Hub idea and services confirmed were based on needs identified by Selwyn young people and principals at the four Selwyn high schools.

“With one of the youngest populations in New Zealand, supporting our youth is a key part of serving our community.

Talking to them, the needs were clear, there were fantastic services available and we had the space so it was a perfect opportunity to bring it together,” commented Council Group Manager Community and Facilities Denise Kidd

Te Tahi Youth has expanded its successful Christchurch services to Selwyn this year, providing a health nurse at Rolleston College and a youth worker who will both join the hub.

Founder, Dame Sue Bagshaw said, “It follows a similar model to the hub it runs in Christchurch and is a good fit for young people.

“The nurse is busy, young people are finding us and it works well. When you look at the barriers to care for young people first is cost, second is not knowing where to go and third is services not being accessible. If we can put as many services in there as possible, it will help make it a place where young people can find health care, but also youth development activities, and a place where they can learn to relate, make connections and have caring in their lives,” Sue concluded.

Any youth services or community groups looking to run services from the hub are invited to email Christine.Lane@selwyn.govt.nz

HORORATA GOLF

Results 30th May 2023 Stableford and Top Dog

J. Helmore 35 F. Taylor 35

B. Bryant 32 P. Pearce 31

G. Redfern 29 Nearest the Pin: K. Groters, Marty 9 Holes:

B. Inch 14 S. Thornley 13 Men

R. Frampton 35 N. Penney 33

A. Wall 31 J. Morten 31

3rd June 2023 - Winter Ambrose

1st: Al Sime, Meg Morten, Gavin Thomas, Harvey Youdale 59.5

2nd: Charlie Bishop, Paul Fletcher, David Youdale, Barry Marshall 60.4

3rd: Gary Wolf, Thomas Williams, Kerry Williams, Jodi Monk 60.5

4th: Noel Penney, Ben Smith, Sam Smith, Ann Harliwich 60.9

5th: Jum Morten, George Deans, Catherine Thorne 61.3

Closest to the Pins:

#6: Harvey Youdale #11: Pete Bell

#14: Brodie Mangles #17: Al Sime

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.

Saturday 10th June, 1 - 3pm

Darfield Community Garden

Postponement date: Saturday 17th June, 1-3pm

Bronwyn Adams-Hooper and Dave Askin will share their knowledge and demonstrate techniques for improving the health of orchard trees.

This presenta on will be followed by the annual tree pruning workshop. Please bring with you: gloves and secateurs.

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

Orchard Pruning and Tree Health Demonstra on Workshop

Café Hope

Open 10am

SUNDAY 11TH JUNE

St Ambrose Church Sheffield

All welcome

DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE

Friday 16th June

EDITORIAL

1pm, Monday

ADVERTISING

10am, Tuesday

ACCOUNTANTS

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@ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

AUTOMOTIVE

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

CELEBRANT

Weddings • Namings

Renewal of Vows

Funerals • Interments

JENNI GIBSON

Ph: 03 324 8332

M: 021 723 089

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OXFORD BOARDING KENNELS

312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford

Phone Jude & Bevan Blackmore 03 312 3355 027 288 8724

OPEN 7 DAYS

9am-11am, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Inspection welcome

DRIVEWAYS

FOR SALE

LUCERNE baleage. Phone 03 318 1742.

LUCERNE hay. Conventional bales, top quality. Phone 03 318 1742

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

LUCERNE hay. Medium squares. Good quality, no rain. $110. Kirwee area. Please phone 027 436 7166.

MEADOW hay, good quality. $10 per bale. Please phone 021 207 0532.

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 logburners 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.

CARPET CARPET

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

FIREWOOD & COAL

DRY split pine. WINZ accredited. 6cm2 $595, free delivery to most areas. Please phone 027 297 7563.

WOOD shavings - untreated, clean shavings suitable for horse stables, calving sheds, chicken houses and rabbit hutches. Available in 70L bags, 1m3 bales (compressed) and bulk delivery. Please phone 021 243 8378 for more details.

GARDENING

GARDENING, handyman. All jobs considered. Interior and exterior. Please ph 021 207 0532.

GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please ph Kane 027 467 6613.

2075. www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church SUNDAY 11TH JUNE 2023

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805

17 North Terrace, Darfield

LOCKSMITH

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

ROOF MAINTENANCE

MOSS control, silicone seal (waterproofing), spouting clean & repairs, bird proofing, spider & fly control. Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol) all roof & spouting types incl 2 storey work! Call Arthurs

Roof & Property Services, 6 days. 03 347 2635 or 027 584 7980.

ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, re-roofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702

SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SCRAP METAL

WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap

Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

SHEEP SHEARING

MOBILE

SHEEP SHEARING

• Drenching

• Foot Trimming

• Crutching

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

DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE

Friday 16th June

EDITORIAL

1pm, Monday ADVERTISING

10am, Tuesday

SITUATION VACANT

House Cleaner required for retired couple. Five Hours, one day per week. Wards/Courtenay Roads area. Please ring 021 655 777. PIG Stockperson– we are looking for part-time staff for our farm in Burnham. Includes some weekend work. No experience required. Phone Tony 021 022 36280.

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

WANTED

TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 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.

WANTED TO LEASE

WANTED TO LEASE

Ground for cropping, with Irrigation.

References available! Phone James Everest 021 280 9247

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Friendly & experienced professional service.

Phone or text Darryl on 027 316 9968

WINDOW TINTING

TINT-A-WINDOW

Springfield School

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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

Administration experience is essential and experience in a school office would be advantageous but not essential, as there will be opportunities for training and professional development.

This role will include but not be limited to:

• Managing reception

• Database management

• Financial management support (HERO and Xero)

• Liaising with staff, students and school community

We are looking for a person with the following attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• A strong work ethic with an attention to detail

• Professional, collaborative, motivated, approachable and empathetic

• An ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Proficiency in Google Suite, and preferably Xero

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads

• Ability to work effectively independently.

This is a permanent part time position 20 hours per week term time only commencing Monday 26 June 2023 or by negotiation. Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 13 June 2023. Interviews likely to be held on 15th / 16th June. For an application pack please contact: office@springfield.school.nz or download from the school website: www.springfield.school.nz

Solar Protective films. Fade UV block. Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/ Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

CARPENTER available, repairs, renovations, cabins & sleepouts. Ph Grant 021 167 1718 anytime. KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units, melamine or timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 027 439 3926 or 349 0150.

JAMES Hunt Residential Ltd. Renovation Specialists. Registered Master Builder. Ph 027 466 0092. www.jameshuntresidential.co.nz

UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.

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

■ New Builds

■ Extensions

■ Renovations

■ Kitchens

■ Bathrooms

Ben Grenfell

PO Box 63, Darfield Canterbury 7541

M: 022 1731 557

E: ben@grenfellbuilders.co.nz

GRANNY FLATS

block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways. Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584

A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does.

The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I am strong and attractive. I pick up things. What am I?"

When the test papers were turned in, the teacher was astonished to find that almost 50 percent of the students answered the question with the word "Mother."