ISSUE 1,091 - FRIDAY 23RD JUNE 2023

Netball is nearly half-way through the season with the business end to come.

Malvern Netball Centre have four

teams this season, playing in the Selwyn Netball Competition at either Rolleston or Lincoln.

Last week, the Malvern A team

was promoted to the Premier 1 Grade after finishing the first round on top of Premier 2. This team will now play on a Thursday at Rolleston for the remainderof the season.

Malvern B, who play on a Saturday, were also promoted up to 2nd Grade after winning the first round in 3rd Grade by three points.

Also playing on a Thursday night are the two Masters Teams, made up of players that are over twenty five years old and enjoy playing fast, competitive netball without the need to train.

These Malvern players are eligible to trial for Selwyn Netball Representative Teams.

Kayla Holland from Malvern A was selected in the Selwyn U16 team and Malvern A teammate, Jamie van Keulen was selected for the U18 team.

Rachel McKenzie from Malvern B was picked in the U16B team. Congratulations goes to the above players as well as other local netballers, that play for other Clubs, that were selected for Selwyn Rep Teams.

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ELDER CARE CANTERBURY

Elder Care Canterbury (ECC) is a group where the community works together to integrate and improve health services for the wellbeing of older people.

Representatives from several agencies come together through forums and focus groups. Furthermore, older people have a direct voice through an ECC Consumer Group.

Members of the ECC Consumer Group are individual consumers of health services, or members of advocacy organisations. The next Elder Care Canterbury,

Selwyn Forum will be held on June 27th at the Rolleston Community Lounge in the Rolleston Community Centre, between 10:30am - 12:30pm. There will be some big changes happening with Shared Care Plans in Canterbury over the next twelve months. The Forum will cover Advance Care Plans, Shared Goals of Care, Acute Plans and Personalised Care Plans.

Guest speakers will include:

• Jenna Cook (BHSc, MHPrac Paramedicine, PG Certificate in

Palliative Care Advance Care Planning (ACP) Facilitator Waitaha Canterbury).

• Catherine Jordan (RN Shared Care Planning Facilitator Canterbury Clinical Network). There will be time for refreshments, informal networking and information updates.

RSVP to Helen Ross helen.ross@psusi.org.nz or 027 557 7372. by 5pm Friday, June 23rd

NAVIGATING SUNSTRIKE

Sunstrike is a blinding glare that can be incredibly dangerous for motorists during winter months in Aotearoa. It is important to plan ahead, stay alert, slow down and drop back.

It can happen at any time of the day but is most likely during the morning or afternoon, when the sun’s rays can hit your windscreen at a low angle, making it difficult, or even impossible, to see.

One way to help combat this and improve visibility is keeping the inside and outside of your windscreen clean, as excess dust or grime can increase the effects of sunstrike.

Try keeping a clean waffleweave microfibre cloth handy to wipe the inside of your windscreen. The waffle-weave texture helps prevent streakiness. You can also use your sun visor to help reduce glare.

Before heading out, check you

have filled up your water and window washer fluid levels.

If possible, keep a spare pair of polarised sunglasses in your car to wear to minimise the amount of sun in your eyes.

When you can't see at intersections due to sunstrike, look outside your windows and proceed extremely slowly until the sunstrike clears. Don't presume the way is clear. As always, if you are struggling to see or don’t feel comfortable driving in the conditions, pull over safely and wait a few minutes to see if the conditions improve or the sun moves into a different position.

It is also important to pay attention to who else is on the road, including cyclists and pedestrians, who may also experience sunstrike and not see vehicles approaching. Increasing your following distance to give yourself more time to react if anything goes wrong, and

reducing speed, can help ensure everyone using the road gets home safely.

For more information about driving safe in winter visit: www.selwyn.govt.nz/ winterdriving

EDUCARE

Opening Hours

7:30am - 5pm

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

Make some magic, hone your spy skills, go on an animal at the zoo adventure, or see your favourite book characters come to life these school holidays.

If you’re planning for the school holidays make sure you head into one of our facilities, or over to Selwyn District Council’s website and pick up a copy of the ‘What’s On’ brochure packed with holiday activities. From building an insect hotel, heritage hunting or running some energy out at the Selwyn Sports Centre there’s a huge variety of things happening to suit all ages and interests.

Have a magical time learning your own magic tricks with magician Shad Rutherford, see him perform his hilarious show or test your magic knowledge with a Harry Potter Quiz.

castle fun day and sports skills sessions at Selwyn Sports Centre.

For those into art and craft there are opportunities to make your own masks, put on a puppet show, learn painting and pastel art, get handy with some cross-

stich or learn the art of 3D printing.

Pick up a copy of the school holidays guide at your local Council facility or download a copy and plan your events at: selwyn.govt.nz/events.

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Test your spy skills with Cyphers and Code Breaking for Kids and see your favourite book characters come to life with a night of stories, crafts and interactive experiences with the Court Jesters at Te Ara Ātea. An ‘animals at the zoo adventure’ is on to bring a fun way to help children aged 5 - 8 learn tips to self-regulate emotions and take care of their minds and bodies. There’s opportunities to let out some energy at the bouncy

KidsFest is an annual two-week Council events programme, produced for Canterbury children aged 0-17 years. The festival offers a number of exciting events and activities through the winter school holidays (July 1st16th).

Children and their families can have fun with crafts, science, performing arts, sports and

technology. KidsFest has been entertaining tamariki since its creation in 1992.

Parents are encouraged to sign up early to make sure they can secure spots for their children in their preferred sessions.

Ticket sales are now open at: kidsfest.co.nz

‘Art Above’ came about in an effort to fill the fantastic upstairs mezzanine floor of E-Mega Store, New Zealand’s largest E-Bike store, based on Cranford Street. Originally the brainchild of local Kirwee girl Jasmine Lochore and Kaiapoi artist Lisa Patrick , ‘Art Above’ showcases a huge range of hundreds of hand painted paintings, sculptures and other mixed media pieces in a variety of different mediums and price points.

The premise for ‘Art Above’ was to create an inclusive and comforting zone, where local

ART ABOVE

Kiwi artists can show their unique talents and mediums in their own zone in the gallery. Being on the large mezzanine floor of Jasmine’s local bike shop was a strange fit, but has created a very unique atmosphere with the fun and exciting downstairs action contrasted with the calm, on-looking upstairs serenity.

Thursday, June 15th, marked the huge Grand Opening night of ‘Art Above’, with a guest speaker, silent Auction and drinks all around. A true homage to the opening of another great art space for Christchurch locals.

The night was attended by over one hundred and fifty people and even some local artists showcasing art in the gallery. Overall it was a fantastic night that went extremely well for all involved, ‘Art Above’ is now officially open to the public, and they welcome you to come and experience all it has to offer! You can also visit ‘Art Above’ at their second store address at Bush Inn Mall, Riccarton.

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SPATIAL PLAN CONSULTATION

Spatial Plan consultation started on Monday, June 19th, 2023 on a draft plan that provides a blueprint for how population and business growth will be accommodated in Greater Christchurch into the future.

The draft Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan has been developed by the Whakawhanake Kāinga Komiti (Urban Growth Partnership for Greater Christchurch), following strong community input during the Huihui Mai - let’s come together engagement earlier this year.

Minister of Housing Hon Megan Woods , who is a member of the Whakawhanake Kāinga Komiti, said, “Having over 7,000 responses to the Huihui Mai survey has provided clear signals on ways Greater Christchurch needs to grow to meet the needs of current and future generations and address challenges of population growth, housing affordability and climate change.

“The Komiti received a strong direction from residents on how to tackle some of the big issues facing the city region, such as improving public transport, building in the right places, strengthening climate resilience and restoring the natural environment.

“The draft Spatial Plan has built on what the community has said, outlining some keys ways we can future-proof Greater Christchurch for generations to come. The question now being asked of residents is whether the draft

Spatial Plan is on the right track?,” Megan concluded.

The Huihui Mai consultation showed high levels of support (86%) for intensifying development along key public transport routes.

For mana whenua, the plan identifies development of kāinga nohoanga within traditional reserve sites and urban areas as a development priority and expressly commits that Māori land will not be utilised for infrastructure purposes.

Mana whenua Governor, Gail Gordon, commented both commitments are positive steps forward in the relationship between mana whenua and local and regional councils, as is the explicit recognition of Te Tiriti and rangatiratanga in the plan.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said, “The draft Spatial Plan builds on this direction by identifying six priority development areas, additional to kāinga nohoanga development, for coordinated and Futurefocused action to unlock investment. These include the Rangiora Town Centre and surrounds, Rolleston Town Centre and surrounds, Papanui, Central City, Riccarton; and Hornby.

“Focusing future development in and around specific areas means we can plan strategically for growth so there’s good public transport, quality high-density housing, and plenty of green spaces to enjoy,” Dan concluded.

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said, “The draft Spatial Plan brings the key partners together to ensure Greater Christchurch is the best place in the world to live, work and play.

“The community has been clear that they want a planned approach to growth that sets us up for a sustainable and prosperous future. It’s critical local and central government work hand-in-hand with communities to increase our resilience to natural hazards and climate change, and improve access to employment, education and housing,” Sam concluded.

Environment Canterbury Chair Peter Scott said, “The draft Spatial Plan has a strong focus on protecting and improving our natural environment.

“Residents told us loud and clear that we need to do more to protect the environment. The Plan prioritises enhancing and expanding our blue-green network which is made up of our waterways and green spaces. As part of this, there is a focus on the use of green belts to protect our natural ecosystems, support agriculture and provide recreational opportunities.

“While there are lots of challenges ahead of us, there are lots of opportunities too. The Plan sets the direction for future growth, and this consultation is an opportunity for residents to let us know whether we’ve hit the mark,” Peter concluded.

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• Offering five bedrooms, superior living and dining area, a kitchen of dreams and excellent indoor outdoor living.

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• A must to view.

• Price indication $1.35M to $1.45M

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• Set on 3695m2 section, includes a three bedroom home, open-plan living with a studio and covered carport.

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• Café: 237m2 (approx.) industrial kitchen, staff room, store room and single lockable garage. Consent in place, chattels inc.

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

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Please phone for scheduled viewing time:

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Submissions can be made online at www.greaterchristchurch.org.nz, at service centres and libraries or posted to Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Consultation, Greater Christchurch Partnership, PO Box 73014, Christchurch 8154. Closing date July 23rd, 2023.

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DIGITAL LIBRARY

If you have an internet connection you can access the Selwyn Library Digital Library at home. You'll find thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, magazines, online courses and much much more.

HowtoaccesstheDigital Library:

You'll need a library card and pin number to access most of their eResources. No card? No problem, sign up online. Forgot your pin? No problem, you can reset this yourself or get in touch with the Library and they will give you a hand.

eBooks:

Read the latest books online via Libby (OverDrive), ePlatform and BorrowBox.

eAudiobooks: Listen to some great books on Libby (OverDrive) and BorrowBox.

eMagazines: Check out the latest magazines from OverDrive or PressReader.

Documentaries and movies: Watch some great titles from Kanopy or Beamafilm.

Databases for learning and leisure:

For a range of different resources to help you learn language, family history, technology, craft, or even how to fix your carcheck out our eResources. There are a number of databases that can offer you a range of learning,

leisure and fun activities. Fun for kids:

For some great stories to share have a look at StoryBox Library or TumbleBook Library.

For further information visit: www.selwynlibraries.co.nz/ booksandresources/eresources

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FIXED TERM VS PERIODIC TENANCY, WHICH ONE DO I CHOOSE?

ThemostcommonquestionIaskofLandlords andTenantsis“WhatTenancytermareyou lookingfor?PeriodicorFixedTerm?

In a nutshell - A Periodic Tenancy has no end date. The tenant can give notice to leave - the standard term is four weeks, and a landlord can give notice to end the tenancy if the house is required for themselves, family or staff (if written into the contract), to put the house on the market - or for major renovations. A Fixed Term Tenancy is documented for a set amount of time. Most commonly twelve months. This can be extended if both parties agree prior to the anniversary date - otherwise, the Agreement rolls on to a Periodic. Only if both parties agree can it be terminated early.

Contrary to some opinions - the end of a fixed term tenancy does not mean this is the date the tenancy ends - unless this was specifically noted in the Tenancy Agreement at the start. Another new law that came into effect in February 2021, relating to fixed terms, was that landlords must consider all requests from tenants to assign the tenancy and must not decline unreasonably. Landlords may include reasonable conditions when giving consent for assignment that the tenant must meet.

There is also a new provision in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) that allows for a landlord to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for termination of a tenancy under the three strikes rule - if your rent is overdue and remains unpaid for at least five working days on three separate occasions within a 90-day period, and you are given notice on each occasion, the landlord has the right to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal to terminate the tenancy. This however only applies to Periodic Tenancies - not Fixed Term.

My personal opinion is preference to Periodic Tenancies - while Fixed Term Agreements may provide some level of certainty to both parties they don’t really allow for the unexpected changes life can throw at us, the important thing is however, - do your research and try and reach the agreement that best works for you.

Rebecca Smith.

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TURNING TEN

One of the district’s most popular facilities is celebrating ten years of making a splash in Selwyn.

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre is marking ten years since it opened on June 24th, 2013. The opening was highly anticipated with queues to buy pool passes before the Centre even opened.

It quickly became one of the district’s most popular facilities, with more than three million visits made to the Centre since it opened, and visitor numbers topping 450,000 visits in the past twelve months.

The Swim School has also seen steady growth, from 1,400 children taking lessons each term when the Centre opened to around 3,300 enrolled each term currently, while the Centre’s wide variety of aqua fitness classes for all ages draw over 10,000 visits a year.

“The Centre is a huge long-term asset to the community,” commented Council Chief Executive

David Ward

“It’s been good to see the steady growth in numbers across all the different programmes and services at the Centre. The community has embraced Selwyn Aquatic and it’s been a solid investment for the future of our young and growing community.”

The Centre is fully accredited through the Poolsafe Quality Management Scheme and has hosted Swim Canterbury swim meets, scuba diving clubs, sports clubs and teams, physiotherapists and their clients, and Burwood Hospital patients and disability groups. Over the years, it has also been used for fun nights, pool discos and sports, as well as teaching swimming, exercise classes, sensory time for kids, inflatable

fun and more. With the popularity of the Centre growing rapidly, it expanded in 2021, with a new ten lane 25-metre pool significantly increasing capacity for the Centre, along with upgrades to the main pool, changing facilities and foyer and staff space. “When the Council decided to build the Selwyn Aquatic Centre it was an ambitious, forwardthinking decision. It’s great to see the joy that it’s brought to so many people over the past ten years and all the joy it will bring for many more,” David concluded.

The Selwyn District Council would like to thank the original sponsors who helped raise $1.4 million to support the building of the Selwyn Aquatic Centre.

NICOLA GRIGG - OPINION PIECE

Last week, was a big one on the agricultural calendar with Fieldays at Mystery Creek and, locally, the Fisher’s annual bull sale in Motukarara, both showcasing the best and brightest of what this fantastic industry has to offer.

The week provided a great platform for National to launch the second tranche of our agricultural policy, which is designed to let farmers get back to the job of farming. A job they’ve been doing incredibly well, given we all learnt recently our agri export earnings have reached a record $56 billion. But in announcing that number, MPI was also quick to point out that the figure has been inflated by, well, inflation, on the back of extremely high input costs driven by a Government that just cannot rein in unnecessary spending.

That’s why we are so determined to remove red tape and unnecessary compliance costs that ultimately drive up commodity prices.

New Zealand farmers are among the most carbon efficient in the world. However, currently, there is no technology widely available in New Zealand to reduce methane emissions. That means any environmental costs lumped on farmers will push up food prices or send production overseas to higher emitting countries.

There have been huge developments in technology in recent years, including a

methane inhibitor called Bovaer, which has the potential to lower livestock emissions by 30 percent, but it currently faces a four-year approval process in New Zealand despite being approved for use in thirty other countries. National will streamline approval for these types of products. National will give farmers the tools they need to reduce emissions before charging them for their on-farm emissions - by 2030 at the latest.

A National government will help farmers and growers embrace new technology to reduce agricultural emissions and reach New Zealand’s climate change targets. We will remove the ban on gene technology, which will help give farmers the tools they need to reduce methane emissions, such as gene edited crops, feed and livestock. We’re absolutely committed to reaching Net Zero by 2050, but we believe New Zealand’s path to emission reductions in agriculture is through technology, not less production. This policy will give farmers the tools they need to reduce emissions, including recognising on farm sequestration, measuring farm level emissions by 2025 and updating biotech rules. We will ensure we keep agriculture out of the ETS but will implement a fair and sustainable pricing system for on farm agricultural emissions by 2030 at the latest. An independent board - with a

power of veto retained by the Ministers of Climate Change and Agriculture - will be established to implement the pricing system. We will also limit the conversion of productive farmland to forestry for carbon farming purposes to protect local communities and food production.

Labour has failed to achieve anything in six years. Labour rejected the He Waka Eke Noa industry proposal to reduce emissions and instead proposed shutting down 20 percent of sheep and beef farms, hitting farmers with a punitive fertiliser tax and sending production overseas to high emitting countries.

New Zealand contributes 0.2 percent to global emissions. National is confident we can reach our climate goals by reducing agricultural emissions without closing down a sector that contributes so much to the New Zealand economy.

A strong agriculture sector means a strong New Zealand economy which will help us to reduce the cost of living, lift incomes and deliver the public services New Zealanders deserve.

Nicola Grigg, Selwyn MP.

To the Editor: Re: Hector Street, Whitecliffs Selwyn Council should hang their heads in shame for wasting our hard earned money on the recent repairs off our street. It was shocking before the repairs and just as bad after.

The grader failed to remove the potholes before spreading several loads of the cheapest, muddiest, roughest and sharpest metal they could find. Several days later, after a little

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rain, the potholes are back. The street is also our footpath, and the surface is too rough to walk on. To add further insult, grader and truck tyres left deep ruts in the grass. We see hundreds of millions spent in Rolleston, and we have a third world street. The intersection is also nothing for you to be proud of.

A.J. Horsburgh, Whitecliffs.

The News’ contacted the Council for a reply.

It is disappointing to hear the issues with this work done by our contractor. This work was intended to be a temporary measure as this road is on the schedule for reconstruction as part of our winter maintenance schedule for gravel roads. We will speak to our contractor about this issue Selwyn District Council, Roading Team.

TEMPORARY RUC ENDING

The Government reduced Road User Chargers (RUC) rates by 36% from March 1st to June 30th 2023.

From July 1st, 2023 standard RUC rates will apply.

Waka Kotahi will be auditing and invoicing RUC users for excessive RUC purchases made during the discount period.

Light vehicle owners:

If you bought too many RUC and your current RUC licence will last you past July 31st, 2023, you'll need to buy a new RUC licence in July. Make sure you enter your current distance reading when you buy the new licence, and the system will credit you back any unused RUC.

Heavy vehicle owners:

You must buy a new RUC licence by July 31st, 2023 regardless.

Make sure you enter your current distance reading when you buy the new licence, and the system will credit you back any unused RUC.

How to buy a new licence: You can buy a new licence online or at a RUC agent.

When you enter your current

hubodometer or odometer reading, the system will credit you back any unused distance. You must use all of that credit in the same transaction, and your new licence must go past the end distance on your current licence.

Excessive RUC purchases: Waka Kotahi will be checking for any unusual or excessive purchases of discounted RUC. If you bought too many RUC at the discounted rate and haven't bought a new RUC licence by July 31st, 2023, Waka Kotahi can send you an invoice to charge you the standard rate for all of the excessive RUC.

Buying RUC online: When you buy a RUC licence online, you need to change the New start distance field to your current hubodometer or odometer reading and hit the Refresh button.

If you don't change the start distance, your new licence will start at the end of your current licence, and you won't get a credit for any unused distance

Buying RUC at an agent:

If you're buying a RUC licence at an agent, you'll need to make sure you enter your current hubodometer or odometer reading into the second table on the Road user charges application for distance licence form (RUCLA).

If you don't fill in the second table, your new licence will just start at the end of your current licence, and you won't get a credit for any unused distance.

For further information visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/ road-user-charges/road-usercharges-ruc-temporaryreduction-scheme/

Remember if you receive an email about RUC to check the email address in case any spam emails circulate regarding refunds etc.

KIRWEE CLUB DAY

Recently, Kirwee Rugby Football Club held their Club Day which was a fantastic day full of amazing Club spirit.

“A huge thank you to all those that volunteered their time and helped make our Club Day great,” commented Club Captain, Curt Freeman

“The lads and ladies that chipped in throughout the day, we couldn’t have done it without you. Our leader, Toby Messerer and his better half Justine Messerer ,

planned and executed a great day.

“Thanks to our amazing sponsors, without your support we wouldn’t be the awesome Club we are.

“Adam Dalley and Shaneo Brooker , the grounds looked fantastic, especially wit the Club logo painted on the field. You’ve set a pretty high bar for next year.

“It was a great day of rugby and the barbeque, raffles and Auction

helped raise a generous amount for the Club. It’s amazing how this community operates and supports. Thank you,” concluded Curt.

SHEFFIELD CLUB DAY

Last weekend, Sheffield Rugby Club Day went off with a blast! The only fields that saw sunshine the whole day.

“It was an absolutely awesome day, with some outstanding footy played by the kids - and in great Sheffield spirits,” commented Sheffield Rugby Club President, Dan van der Salm.

“Big thanks to all those that helped out, special mentions to Katie Smith for her photography skills, Reece for the sausages, Judd family for the chips, the ladies in the kitchen were awesome all day, the team on the barbeque/chips/shop (some did a big shift!), and to the committee and everyone else that helped out on the day.

“Big thanks to Kirwee Rugby Football Club Division 2 and 3

teams for playing your home games on the high-veldt.

“Also, thanks to Fonterra for supplying the milk for the kids.

“It’s awesome to see what felt

like the whole community out watching and supporting the kids, it’s bloody cool and pretty proud of our wee Club,” Dan concluded.

NETBALL SUCCESS

...continued from front page. Karta Hewitt (Broadfield), Lexie Sinclair-Dockerill (Burnham) and Meme Rabitu (Templeton) are playing in the Selwyn Senior Team. Jodi McCarthy-Dempsey (West Melton) was also selected in the U16 team.

The Malvern Senior Mid-Week competition has finished with Kirwee Seniors winning the Competition Cup and the Searle Challenge Shield.

The Saturday Social Grade has six teams involved, all who are enjoying the fun social environment, as well as playing some pretty competitive games. Likewise the Year 7&8 Grade also have six teams vying for the trophies (although emphasis on this Grade is more about learning and practising all the

skills required).

The Year 5&6 Grade is also aimed at working on the continued development of fundamental movement and encouraging players to play in all positions.

The Year 1&2 and 3&4 groups play on a Monday afternoon are aimed at developing fundamental movement and ball skills.

This week is National Volunteer Week and Malvern Netball would like to take this opportunity to give a ‘big-shout-out’ to the volunteers that help make the Centre run smoothly.

New Zealand is a nation of volunteers, more than 50 percent of kiwis volunteer, giving time and energy to make a difference in our communities.

LotsofgreatteamspiritatClubDay.

KaylaHollandwithoneofher ‘PlayerofTheGame’ trophiesshehasreceived sofarthisyear,playing representativenetballfor SelwynU16.

TUESDAY 11th JULY

MALVERN ANGLICAN PARISH

ANNUAL BOOK FAIR

Trinity Hall, Darfield 1st- 5th July

Book Fair hours: Sat 1st July 9-3pm, Sun 12-4pm, Mon-Wed 9:30-1:30pm.

Dona ons of books, games & puzzles most welcome. Please leave them inside the foyer at Trinity Church.

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.

6 FRIDAY EVENINGS

SPORTS RESULTS

GREENDALE GOLF

Results 17th June 2023

Ladies Knockout Final Winner: Dale Macdonald

R/Up: Mary Dewar 4BBB Stableford 1st: D Rutter + L Giles 44 2nd: V Fitzgerald + W Watson

3rd: G Hawker + E Hawker 43

4th: S Hygate + M Parrington 41

Nearest Pins:

#3: D Macdonald #9: W Watson

#13: D Macdonald #17: S Jeffs

Men’s Longest Drive: R Ford

Ladies Longest Drive: C Banks

Ladies Longest Putt: C Banks

Longest Putt: D Mclaren

Two’s: S Jeffs x2, D Macdonald,

D Gibbs, S Johnstone, D Rutter

HORORATA GOLF

Results 13th June 2023

Cordylea Cup RD5

Canadian Foursome

Cordylea

M Morten / J Morten 74.2

J Whitaker / I McLaughlin 80.6 Tuesday Players S Smith / N Penney 71.8

J Wilson / G Harris 76.8 T / D. Mansbridge 77 .8

LINE DANCING AT OXFORD & DARFIELD

Dancing to a variety of music, exercise, socialising, and travel all in one package. No need for a partner. Suitable for young & old, men & women

Oxford: Oxford Club Monday’s 6 - 8.30 pm.

Darfield: Rec Centre Wednesday’s 6 - 8.30 pm. Bring a friend & start now - first mers please contact first Instructor Jenny Brookes 0274 452 285 Jennybrookes76@gmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICES

To the wonderful team at Darfield Medical Centre, the fantas c District Nurses, the great Dr. Olav and Aaron and the team at Darfield Pharmacy, a very big thank you for looking a er Corrie throughout the years of her illness. It has been very much appreciated.

Rudy Nievwenhuize & Family.

CHURCH NOTICES

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.

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.

CHURCH NOTICES

Starting Friday 7th July from 7:30pm, at the Kirwee Bowling Club. ($10 for cards plus 2 x raffle tickets & light supper included)

Good fun nights. Give Euchre a try! Enquiries to Robbie 03 318 1710

SPORTS RESULTS

WAIMAK GOLF

Darfield Life Church SUNDAY 25TH JUNE 2023

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

(L) M TeAwa - (M) D Judson

Nearest to Pin for 1, #8:

(L) L Smith - (M) B Hawkins

Nearest to Pin for 2, #11:

(L) K Bush - (M) A Blatch

Nearest to Pin for 1, #17:

(L) R Pilbrow - (M) A Douglas Longest Putt, #5:

(L) L Smith - (M) G Hamilton

Two’s: R Pilbrow

Nett Eagle, 5: J Pottinger 9 Holes: V Makenzie 14

B Faulkner 11

J Stewart 10

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

Nett Eagle, #11: Not Struck

M Wills /

Wright 75.2

D Annan / A Kenworthy 75.4

Closest to the Pins:

#6: Martin Wills #11: Ivan Palmer

#14: Mike Johnston #17: Simon Edwards

CARPET CARPET

DRIVEWAYS

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

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.

HOUSE TO RENT

LAWN MOWING

• Sections

• Kerbsides

• Lifestyle Blocks

Competitive Rates

Free Quotes

Contact Lance Begbie P: 027 432 4533

PAINTING/DECORATING

UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services!

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

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.

Phone 318 1530

FIREWOOD & COAL

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

BIRCHFIELDS

Firewood

Dry, shed stored, na ve wood and kindling.

delivery to Darfield township for orders over 3 cube.

Coal

20kg bags or 500kg bulk bags.

LUCERNE hay. Conventional bales. $10 per bale. Good quality. Shed stored. Available individually or in packs of 21 for bulk purchases. Kirwee area. Phone 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.

STONE Cottage, 1-2 bedrooms, $550 pw, off street parking, rural West Melton, grazing available. Ph 022 680 8863.

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

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

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE

Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075. www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz

MOBILE SHEEP SHEARING

• Drenching

• Foot Trimming

• Crutching

• General Animal Welfare Advice.

Call Shaun Adams for a quote on 021 204 1274

STORAGE

SECURE outdoor storage suitable for motorhomes, boats etc. Phone 027 222 1632.

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

SITUATION VACANT

HOUSE Cleaner wated. Hours, days and times negotiable. Greendale area. Please phone 03 318 8086.

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 has two positions to fill!! Assistant Manager/Grill Cook 38 hrs p/w & Front of house 29hrs p/w Ph 03 325 4154 or email CV to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

CASUAL PART TIME

Vineyard work available for the next 3 months. Work is associated with pruning and wrapping so some hor culture/gardening experience would help but we can train the right person’s.

You need a good eye for detail as the work is varied. Flexible on hours & days someone can work, but would prefer it to be a 4-5 hour shi . Work is in Burnham. Outside work, so person needs good work boots, warm clothing, and a sense of humour always helps as well. Pruning gear supplied.

Please text 022 030 2265 your name, contact details, and some details of work experience.

FIREWOOD & COAL

Diesel Mechanic Wanted

We are looking for another mechanic to join our small busy workshop based between West Melton and Kirwee.

Brendan 021 244 4498

Malvern Health and Community Welfare Trust

REGISTERED NURSE (Casual)

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong interest in rural community nursing to join the Darfield Area District Nursing team. We work across the Malvern district delivering care to a broad range of patients in their home environment.

We are looking for a person with the following attributes:

• Excellent nursing knowledge and assessment skills

• Excellent communication skills

• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

• The ability to prioritise workloads

• Computer literacy

This is a casual position. Our service operates seven days a week, so the ability to work weekend shifts is essential. Applicants require a current practicing certificate and a full driver’s licence.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: admin@darfielddn.nz or call Pam on 021 2967685 for more information.

WINDOW REPAIRS

Double glazing

 Frameless showers

 Repairs

 Mirrors

 Splashbacks

 Pet doors and more

WINDOW REPAIRS

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

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

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

TRADES

Locally owned and operated 03 318 3003 www.hunterglass.co.nz

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

KITCHENS -

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.

TRADES TRADES

If you are keen to work in the country and be part of a small friendly team then give me a call.

Little Johnny came running into the house after the school, shouting, "Dad! I got 100% in school today!"

"That's great!" said Johnny’s Dad. "Come sit down and tell me about it!" Johnny said, "Well, I got 50 in spelling, 30 in math and 20 in science."

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

At my friends' wedding reception, the groom stood to say a few words. He turned to his bride's mother. "You've given me a gift," he began, "a gift that..." Here he paused in thought, whereupon his mother-in-law completed the sentence, "That you can't return!"