ISSUE 1,092 - FRIDAY 30TH JUNE 2023

MAKARIKI - FABULOUS COMMUNITY EVENT

It was an incredible feeling for the Matariki in Malvern team to see the community come together again last Saturday for the 2023 event. The celebration has continued to evolveover the four events the group have run, and the team couldn’t be prouderofwhatisemerging. The second of the four Matariki events the organisers hosted, didn’t include the Darfield High School (DHS) Kapa Haka Group as it wasn’t running, so couldn’t be part of 2019’s event. Since then, the DHS Group has been developing and growing. This year, they not only performed amazingly but have also been supporting the younger tamariki in Malvern through a collective Kapa Haka Group (Ngā Puawai Ō Tawera) that currently meets every Wednesday afternoon at DHS hall. This newly formed Group has brought together tamariki from Malvern primary schools who are working together to learn new waiata (songs) and haka. There were many nervous performers on Saturday, but they all performed with incredible bravery and did themselves and the organisers veryproud.

“Ithasbeenwonderfultoseethe leadership oftheDHS KapaHaka Group in the way they are supporting and being great role models to younger students,” commented Event Coordinator, Kelly Maude Kelly Maude Kelly Maude Kelly Maude.

“We always like to invite special guests to join our Kapa Haka performances. This year, the Malvern Ukulele Group played alongwiththeKapa Haka Group.

It was lovely to see di erent generations working together.

Danzfit Studio, Springfield, also joined us, rising to thechallenge of choreographing a dance, especially for our event, to a song about this year’s featured star (Tupuārangi). Their dance wasstunningandenjoyedbyall.

The Recreation Centre looked beautiful, decorated with plants donated by Natalie Mannering Natalie Mannering from Nat’s Nursery and Elizabeth Forrest Elizabeth Forrest, along with thestunning standard of artwork produced by Darfield Pre-School, KirweeTreehouse, KirweeModel School, Darfield, Greendale, and Glentunnel Primary Schools and DarfieldHighSchool.

Darfield Playcentrecontributed a fabulous play area for the preschoolersduringtheevent.

“Onceagain,aspecial partofthe event was having over four hundred peoplesitting to eat kai together. We are especially grateful to the generosity of Kaiapoi High School for lending us their kai cooker. We also appreciate the generous support of our local business, Darfield Village Meats, Darfield Bakery andJohnny Fresh,”Kellyadded. The hands-on activities provided special moments for whānau to work together to learn new

crafts or build some creations with Lego Masters fourth place stars, Rachel Rachel and Jason from House of Bricks. Local artist, Soon Soon--Lee Spicer Lee Spicer Lee Spicer, facilitated a popular printing workshop station. There were also opportunities to weave flax stars and birds, make paper stars and rakausticks,aswell as havea go playing the ukulele. Selwyn Libraries had Matariki themed books, colouring and crafts, along with 3D printed hei matau (fish hook) necklaces to give away.

“The team would like to thank the amazing volunteers who gave generously of their time and skills to make the event run smoothly.Weareverygratefulto Selwyn District Council for helping to fund our event. Huge thanks to all those who came alongandsupportedour event.It was a fabulous celebration of community spirit,” Kelly concluded.

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FORAGED - TE HUANUI EXHIBITION

Found and foraged, natural resources are at Te Huanui for the month of July. The gallery hosts first time exhibitor Margot Christeller Christeller Christeller’ ’’ ’s s s forage weaving, drop-in children’s workshops to celebrateMatarikiand aforaging workshop with Wild Cuisine/ WildCapture.

Margot has lived in various places in the South Island; the Canterbury High Country (Mt PossessionStation),Marlborough (Awatere Valley), Christchurch and Tai Tapu. Growing up, she foraged small bits of stick and stones, for fun, imagining new shapes and new projects. Herlifebecameexceptionalbusy for a while and she didn’t have as much time for quiet foraging. Instead, raised a dynamic family, navigated a career that has seen her working alongside awesome people and with local and international organisations dealing withvery hard problems, in global level conversations, weaving problems with solutions, and people with new ideas.

Recently, she started foraging and weaving little things again, including sticks, grasses and bits that she collects on walks, natural materials that have finished their life or that we don’t normally want. It is as satisfying and tangible as weaving answers to the big problems and solutions we all face.

She started to see that our garden ‘problems’- convolvulus, ivy, cabbage tree (ti kouka) leaves - could also be woven in, changing our perspective on them. The outcomes are often not completely perfect, but that isthenatureofproblemsolving.

Forage weaving is fun and informal,withno rules. Itis a bit frayed and wobbly, a reflection of the pieces they are made of, and creates the unexpected, givingpeopleanewperspective.

Forage for food right at your doorstep! Jackie Phillips Jackie Phillips Jackie Phillips Jackie Phillips and Peter Langlands Peter Langlands Peter Peter of Wild Cuisine/Wild Capture join Te Huanui for a Wild Food

Foraging Workshop at McHughs Plantation, Darfield, on Sunday, July 16th. Afternoon tea will be heldatTeHuanui.Ticketscanbe purchased from Te Huanui Art Galleryduringopeninghours.

To celebrate Matariki over the school holidays, Te Huanui invitesthecommunitytodrop-in and get creative with them! Everyone is welcome on Monday, 3rd and Monday, 10th of July, a koha will be gratefully accepted.Theyhavetheuseof a woven tree, kindly loaned by Margot to decorate, and the Gallery would love the community’s help in decorating their outdoor courtyard area, based on the Rakaia Gorge Taniwha - thank you to local Mana Whenua for their advice. Follow them on Facebook for

moreinformation.

Foraged opens at 6pm Friday, June30th(allwelcome)andruns until Thursday, July 27th, with creative drop-in and foraging workshop.

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If you feel anxious while you wait for the total at the supermarket checkout, if you dread the two days before payday because there’s so little money left in your account, if you’ve had to give up on your

NICOLA GRIGG - OPINION PIECE

plan to buy a home, then know this:youarenotalone.

Even Kiwis who are doing everything right, who are working hard and being incredibly careful are struggling.

You are struggling because the

economyisfailingyou.

The cost-of-living crisis is dragging into its third year. Economic mismanagement has driven New Zealand into recession,whileAustralia,theUS and our Asian neighbours are growing.

New Zealand’s current accountthe di erence between what we spend in the world and what we earn in the world - has hit a record-breakingdeficit.

Interest rates have risen so fast that a ticking time bomb lies in front of us. Inthemonths ahead, hundreds of thousands of mortgage holders will have to moveo a homeloanwitha2 or 3 percent interest rate to a loan with 6 or 7 percent interest. Many homeowners will be left scrambling for the hundreds of extra dollars they will need to make their mortgage payments eachfortnight.

When that mortgage bomb goes o , the whole economy will shudder.

The Government books are loaded up with debt, with net debtupfromunder$6billionpre -pandemic to around $71 billion today.

The great shame is that there’s so little to show for this increased debt - instead, we havepotholesallovertheroads, declining school attendanceand achievement, growing health waiting lists and escalating violentcrime.

Billions of dollars have been wasted on consultants, centralisation and ideological projects instead of bolstering the frontline services we need, like more nurses, doctors and midwives and ensuring our kids aretaughtthebasics.

It’s timefor theexcuses to stop.

New Zealand needs solutions to fix our broken economy and help you get ahead once more. Most of all, what our country needs right now is hope. That’s whatNationalwilldeliver.

Other Parties might like to tell you they can fix New Zealand’s problems by robbing Peter to payPaul.Thattheywill dragthe bottom up by tearing the top down. Or that we’ll all feel betteriftheypunishthewealthy hardenough.

The truth is those reckless tactics would only further weaken our fragile economy,

scare our best and brightest away and divide us one against theother.

Nationalhasabetterway.

We know that only a strong economy can fix the cost-ofliving crisis, lift incomes and fund the world-class public servicesKiwisdeserve.

National understands that a strong economy is created through the e orts of everyday New Zealanders choosing to work here, to create new jobs here, to start a new business, to take a product global or to createsomethingnew.

Weknowthatsuccessisgoodfor the country, it’s good for the Government, and it’s good for every New Zealander. Thiselection,thechoiceisclear.

Nicola Grigg, Selwyn MP.

ANNIVERSARY & INSTORE DAYS

There’s even more cause for celebrationat this year’s Ruralco Instore Days as the farming co-operative gears up for its 60thanniversary.

From humble beginnings in 1963, when a group of Mid Canterbury farmers got together tofindwaysto loweragricultural input costs, the co-operative has grown beyond its original catchment, having a national reach through its online presenceandcardnetwork.

“The original intent to support farmers has remained unchanged. We’ve had farmers’ backs forsixty years,and wewill continue to do so for another sixty,” commented Ruralco Group CEO, Robert Sharkie Robert Sharkie Robert Sharkie Sharkie. Instore Days is part of that long held tradition and remains a greatopportunityforthefarming community to come together, to meet with the Ruralco team and other industry players to hear first-hand about products, services, new initiatives and technologies which canassist all farming operations. Recent years have seen around a hundred supplier businesses participating onsite and online, with an extensive network of card merchants participating through their own stores and more than 2,000 members attending the two-dayevent.

This year’s Instore Days will be

held on Thursday, July 6th and Friday, July 7th, and will see suppliers onsite in Ashburton to discuss individual farming needs, from farm supplies, seed, fertiliser, fuel, energy and agricultural services. There are also some great prizes up for grabs. Members can accumulate entries for one of threeHouse of Travel vouchers valued at $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 (terms and conditions apply).

“We look forward to seeing everyone, either at our marquee at Ruralco Ashburton or at our Methven or Rakaia stores. We’ll have plenty of refreshments available at all three locations, so come on in, have a chat and access thegreat dealsono erin store,”Robertconcluded.

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PUBLIC MEETING

DarfieldResidentsAssociation seekingactiononchlorine removalhavecalledaPublic Meeting.

WiththedissolutionofTownship Committees by the Selwyn District Council (SDC), Darfield residents have established an independent Association to promote the interests of the township.

Acting Chairman Harvey Polglase Polglase said, “It is important for Darfield to have a strong voice promoting our interests.

The town is growing rapidly, but there is a risk our interests will be overwhelmed by towns like, Rolleston and West Melton. Our children, in particular deserve to have good facilities going forward, and we intend to push forthese.”

The issue of chlorination of the Darfield water supply, and what steps the Council is taking towards its removal is a major concern for the community. A representative from SDC will address this issue at a Public

Meeting to be held at the Darfield Recreation Centre on Thursday,July6th.

The Association welcomes feedbackand suggestions forthe futurebettermentofDarfield.

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GREAT SUPPORT

Last Saturday evening, June 24th, She eld Volunteer Fire Brigade (VFB) held a very successful quiz night to raise funds for upgrading the barbeque and children’s play area. The Quiz was very well supported by the local community, with the She eld Hall filled to capacity. All who

attended had a great evening, with many commenting on how muchtheyenjoyedit.

In conjunction with the Quiz, all the Malvern Fire Brigades were approached, and four teams hotly contestedforthehonourof winning the Malvern Fire BrigadeChallengeCup.They had to answer a set of questions to testtheirgeneralfireknowledge, andforsomelightentertainment at the end of the evening, one fromeachteam hadtoappearon stage for a quick fire round making a siren noise as their buzzer! The Darfield Rural Team came out the winners. This all would not have been possible without the amazing support of

business owners ranging from the Springfield to Kirwee areas, who donated prizes for ra esandliveAuctions.

Brigade members respond to emergency calls, suddenly disappearing from work, homes and family at all hours day and night, in the middle of meals, birthdays, Xmas day, wet or fine to assist the local community or travellerspassingthrough.

The She eld VFB would like to thank everyone for their support in helping to raise just under $5000.

She eld VFB She eld VFB VFB’ ’’ ’s next event is s s the Wheels and Wings day on the Wheels Wings day on Sunday the1st. October. Save Sunday the1st. October. Save the dateinyour calendar! the calendar!

EveryonewhoattendedtheQuizNighthadafabuloustime.

FUND MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Over a million dollars of support is helping community groups in Darfield to make a positive di erenceinthetownship. The Westview Special Fund Committee was formed in late 2019, to distribute a fund of $1.27m from the sale of land in Darfield, back to the Darfield community.

Across the five rounds, the committeeawardedfundsto fifty one successful applications.

The fifth round saw over $260,000 in funding for ten projects coveringgymnastics and basketball classes, cricket pitch covers, the Darfield High School Youth Enterprise award, as well as playground and building upgrades for Darfield Preschool and Nursery, Darfield Primary School, Darfield Bowling Club, Darfield Rugby Club and Darfield NetballClub.

Funding also went to the Darfield Toy Library to build up the service following the withdrawal of Plunket’s involvementduetoimpactsfrom Covid.

Darfield Tot Library Secretary, Kerri Gray Kerri Kerri Gray said,“TheToyLibrary has been part of the community forovertwentysixyears,andthe funding will make a huge di erence in improving its services to the community.

“When significant change occurs, it cantakea whileto grow back, andthisfundinggivesussuchan incredible opportunity to fast forward this e ort, and support families in Darfield in a more meaningful way. We can be back out at events, improve our

presence and be more connected. We’re hoping to hire a toy librarian as part of this grant so we can provide a stable figure for young families who may be more disconnected than those in larger towns. We want to save families money, reduce the plastic they buy and give a familiar face to members who canjustchatandcheckin.Thisis really ground-breaking for us, and we can’t wait to build a bigger,moreconnected presence in Darfield,” Kerri concluded. WestviewSpecial Fund Chairman

Bob Mugford Bob Mugford Bob Mugford Bob Mugford thanked all the applicants over the years of the fund.

“It’s been a really worthwhile projectto beapartof,tobeable to support so many excellent communitygroupsand dedicated people who play such an important part in our community,” commented Bob. Bob also thanked the current committee members, as well as those who had served on the committee over the years,

remain, once the final amounts have been dispensed to the applicants, thesefundswill betransferredto theMalvernCommunityBoardto distribute for community capital projectswithinDarfield.

Jenny Gallagher Jenny Gallagher Gallagher, John Morten John Morten John Morten, Angela Hanrahan Angela Hanrahan Angela Angela Hanrahan, Ken May May, Rob Lawrence Rob Lawrence Rob Lawrence, Mandy Mandy Mandy Mandy McCaughan McCaughan, Paddy McKay Paddy McKay, Lydia Gliddon, Sharn Nu Lydia Gliddon, Sharn Nu Lydia Gliddon, Sharn Nu Lydia Gliddon, Sharn Nu’ ’’ ’u u u u and JudithPascoe JudithPascoe JudithPascoe. If any funds

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - SELWYN LIONS COMPETITION

On Saturday, May 27th, the SelwynLions Clubs’expectations were exceeded when they received fifty two entries for their ‘Show Your Support’ Decorate a Bra Competition which raised funds for breast cancer. Around one hundred and twenty visitors attended the event and were delighted and amazed at the creativity and variety of the decoratedbrasfrompeopleofall

ages. There are some very talented people in our community, the youngest entrant was a youngman,agedeight!

Exhibitors competedforprizesin

three categories, Tasty Titbits

was won by Justine Stack Justine Stack Stack Stack, BizarreBrawaswonby Diane de Diane de Diane de Diane de Wagt WagtWagt Wagt and Back to Nature was wonby Jennie Farrah de Wagt Jennie Farrah de Wagt Farrah de Wagt Farrah de Wagt.

A further award for students

Under 18 was awarded to Sarah Sarah

Bellinger Bellinger. The Overall Judges awardwaswonbytheteamfrom Hei Hei Health, who took time out from their busy schedule to construct their masterpiece during their lunch breaks, well done girls! Visitors also enjoyed seeinga coupleof bras modelled bycontestants. The event was supported by six stallholders showcasing lovely gifts and treats for sale, while

Birdsong Kitchen donated a beautiful cake for Auction.

Many local businesses from Prebbleton, Lincoln and Rolleston generously donated gifts for the prizes and raffles.

Selwyn Lions Club is sincerely grateful for their kindness and support.

Almosteveryoneknowsofsomeone who has experienced breast cancer, so ‘Show Your Support’

was an event close to many people's hearts. Jane Jane Jane and Kathy Kathy wereour two entertaining Lions Club comperes, helping make the whole afternoon a success by raising funds, for a worthy cause, whilst providing a funafternoonout.

Youngestcompetitor,eightyearoldConnorPaterson fromLincolnPrimarySchool.

Abeautifulcakethatwasdonatedforthe AuctionbyBirdsongKitchen.

OverallJudgesChoicewinner,HeiHeiHealthCentre.

Lois Thomas, Show Your Support Event Committee.

JIM’S BUNNY HUNTERS

Local, pest control business Jim’s Bunny Hunters, are a small family business, that packs a big punch. James (Jim) Curry James (Jim) Curry James Curry James Curry and partner Jacqui started in pest control because they saw firsthand the destruction and heartbreak pests like rabbits, rats, possums and wild birds cause.

They eat livestock’s food, can cause overgrazing, reduce crop yields by consuming it, and in some cases cause structural damage to farm buildings and houses as their warrens undermined piles and concrete pads. They can also reduce the regenerationof nativeplantsand livestock can break their legs if theystepintoarabbithole.

The pair are both animal lovers, and Jim has had an obsession withferrets since he got his first onesinthe90s.

They completed pest control on their own property and then progressed to launching Jim's Bunny Hunters approximately fiveyearsago,whichopenedthis uniquetypeof pest control up to thepublic.

“The opportunity to be able to help other people eradicate pests, using trained pests is perfect for us, and we love what we do. We get to meet all kinds of people and enjoy being able to provide an e ective, green approach to pest control,” commentedJim.

Thereis a bit of preparationthat goes into each job. When Jim arrives at a job, he begins by letting his dogs loose so they can indicate which holes are

currently being used by rabbits. Oncethishasbeenestablished,a net is set up around the area, and thenthe ferrets arereleased into the holes. The ferrets wear tracking collars meaning they can always be located, and if they get stuck, they can be rescued.

The ferrets move through the warren,causingtherabbitstotry and escape. On the outside of the warren, Jim and his dogs are waiting to catch them. As the rabbits escape, the dogs catch them,andJimkillsthem.

The rabbits that are caught are gutted and frozenfortendaysin case they were carrying disease.

Theferrets and dogs enjoy a diet of rabbits and hare. The meat also goes to feed the beautiful raptorsatOxford BirdRescue. The ferrets also enjoy mixing their diet up with the wild birds thathavebeencaught. Ferrets’ lifestyle and diet are programmed in the first six months of their lives, meaning ferrets see rabbits as food and would ignore other species, hence being safe to eradicate pestsaroundchickenruns.

For further information or to For further information or to information or to information or to see the videos of the ferrets see the videos of the ferrets the videos the videos working visit their Facebook their page: Jim page: page:JimJim’ ’’ ’s Bunny Hunters Ltd. s Bunny Hunters s

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FARM CADETSHIP

The Team at Coleridge Downs warmly invite all those interested in applying for a two year Cadetship starting in 2024, to attend their Open Day on Sundayat1pm.

Head along for an information session at the Coleridge Hall (1 Hart Place, Lake Coleridge Village), then a brief farm tour and meet the team, followed by a visit to their facilities at Big BenStation.

ColeridgeDownsisbusyworking farm, situated in the Rakaia Gorge of Mid Canterbury, where thetraining of eight farm Cadets takes place each year. It is a highly productive working farm, sharing the passion and opportunity of training young peopleintothefarmingindustry. The operation encompasses three farms within the Rakaia Gorge and another farm approximately one hour away in the Waimakariri Valley, totalling approximately 9,500ha and

nineteensta .

The Cadets are trained alongside a full team of senior sta on the sheep, beef and deer farms. During the two year Cadetship, they gather a vast range of practical skills on farm with guidance from passionate supportive Block Managers and specialiststa . The practical training provided is backed up by all cadets completing Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture and will commence Level 4 prior to Graduation all completed alongside the onsite Training Manager.

Coleridge Downs takes an allencompassing approach to their cadet's development, as all senior sta take pride in mentoring each cadet personally. They provide an onsite cook to ensure each cadet's well-being is takencareof. They take enormous pride in their graduating cadets entering

the Agricultural Industry with a sound and thorough skill base from which to launch their successfulAgriculturalcareer. Open Day registrations closed last week, but the Coleridge Downs team welcome any interested high school leavers and their families to head along totheOpen Day toseewhatthis unique opportunity has to o er. Just turn up with the Coleridge Downs registration on Sunday to getalookatwhatthiswonderful opportunity has to o er future cadets.

For further information visit: For information visit: www.coleridgedowns.co.nz www.coleridgedowns.co.nz www.coleridgedowns.co.nz www.coleridgedowns.co.nz or email or oremail email or coleridgetraining@gmail.com coleridgetraining@gmail.com coleridgetraining@gmail.com coleridgetraining@gmail.com

PUBLIC READING OF PLAYWRIGHT

From Page to Stage - A Script Development Project

A local playwright is excited to be bringing a public reading of her new adult comedy to the Selwyncommunity.

‘Silver Service’ is written by Marilyn Ollett Marilyn Ollett Ollett, who is an actor / director / playwright, funeral celebrant and Clown Doctor, who is passionate about making quality theatre accessibletothecommunity. She has had a long association with community theatre groups in Canterbury and is currently directing Calendar Girls for Centre Stage Rolleston, after directing Blackadder 2 for them in2021.

With so few plays with good roles for older actors, Marilyn decided to write one herself.

After a two year ‘gestation period’, funding by Selwyn Creative Communities has enabled Marilyn to complete her ‘Silver Service’ script. Without giving the plot away, the play revolvesaroundfourwomenof a 'certain age' who come up with a rather unexpected way to increasetheirincome.

This will be the first rehearsed reading of new work outside of

the Court Theatre, and the first inSelwyn.

A rehearsed reading infront of a live audience is the final - and essential - stage of script development prior to submitting for publication. It allows the playwright to gauge the audience's reaction and identify what really works and what may need to be tweaked. From an audience perspective, a rehearsed play reading is akin to listeningtoaradioplay

‘Silver Service’ is being directed by an experienced Rollestonbased directorandfeaturesthree

verytalentedSelwynactors. Anyone with an interest in theatre or the script developmentprocess,orthose who just want a fun night out, are welcome to attend the reading, which will be held at 6pm on Saturday, July 22nd, at Clearview School,Rolleston. This event is rated R16. Entry is free, but seats are limited, and bookingsareessential.

To book your seat and for any To book your seat and for any book your seat and for any book your seat and for any further information, further furtherinformation, information, further information, please contact Marilyn on please contact Marilyn on please Marilyn please Marilyn mazollett@gmail.com mazollett@gmail.com mazollett@gmail.com mazollett@gmail.com

Darfield Based Owner/Operator Murray Cridge Phone 021 0297 6064

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BE CAREFUL WITH RAT BAIT

Rat Bait is, by it’s nature, one of the most potentially harmful substances available for the general public to buy without any pre-requisite qualification or forms to fill out and are the causeofaccidental poisoningsin NewZealandeveryyear.

Withcold frosty mornings onthe horizonand increasingly variable weather conditions bringing extreme weather events to our shores it’s a good time to think about how we can safely stop rodents entering our homes and sheds.

Rodenticides (rat bait) are designed to be used to control rodents, rats and mice, by poisoningthem. However, the bright colours and sweet flavour also makes them attractive to other animals and can pose a threat to pets, nontargetedwildlifeandchildren. Damage from Cyclone Gabrielle and warmer than normal weather conditions have also increased rodent numbers this year.

Factorinthecolder,wetweather associatedwithWinteranditsno surprise that Farm Advisors and Pest Management Operators are gearing up to help their clients prevent rodents from moving intohomesandoutbuildings.

Poisons Centre said the majority of the 1,200 people reporting rodenticide exposure since 2013 werenotseriouslyharmed.

“Most of the time were giving advice to members of the public because their toddler was found witharatbait.

“About 85% of exposures werein children under sixteen, but they had no data on how many of theseincidentsledtopoisoning

“Exposure does not always equal harm. We don’t have the outcomesforallofthesecases.

“If people were worried about coming into contact with pesticides they should call the PoisonCentreon0800764766.

“An exposure should be appropriatelytriaged bysomeone who knows how to do these things, like us. So we can give people advice on whether they seek medical care because the e ects of these rodenticides are delayed.”

“Some baits contain a bittering compound to help prevent them being ingested by children but the non-human members of you familyarenotusuallydeterred.

However,therearesome simplestepsyoucantaketo preventaccidentalexposureto childrenandanimals:

♦ Storeratbaitina childproof,waterproof

containeronahighshelf

♦ Uselockablebaitstations insteadofthrowingbait downrodentholes

♦ Keeparecordofthetype ofbaitused

♦ Alwaysreadthelabeland followinstructions

♦ Neverthrowbaitsaround loosely.

“If in doubt contact the manufacturer and ask for advice,”Adamconcluded.

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A GREAT WAY TO CONNECT

Selwyn Timebank is much more than offering and requiring help or resources. It is an opportunity toconnect withothersand make new friends. It is a place to meet new people and discover similarities and differences. The group also visit a variety of places that are of interest to Timebankmembers.

Timebanks trade in time credits rather than money. Timebank members can request help for a specific job and then pay for that help with time credits. Timebanks do not need direct trades to work because time credits earned are put in an account to be spent when needed. Working bees to get big jobs done are a great way of harnessing the energy of a Timebank and provides an opportunity for people to meet.

Organisations and schools can also be Timebank members and can pay their volunteers with credits.

Timebanks recognise that all members of a community have

skills to contribute, and that the overall community is strengthened when neighbours helponeanother. In fast-growing communities, suchasmany ofthetownsinthe Selwynarea,newcomersmaynot easily meet other residents. For established residents traditional networks may break down as grown up children settle elsewhere and neighbours commuteinto townto work. The Selwyn Timebank provides a new way of forming networks and meeting other people in the community.

Selwyn District covers a large area and has many unique

communitieswithinit.Whilethis Timebank aims to serve the whole of the Selwyn District they acknowledge that most peoplewouldrather tradewithin their own community. As a Selwyn Timebank member you can search within your own neighbourhood (for example, Rolleston, Darfield etc) or search acrossthewholedistrict.

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DOG REGISTRATION DUE SOON

If you haven’t already, you will soon receive a notice from Selwyn District Council (SDC) letting them know that their dog’s registration needs to berenewed.

All dog registrations in New Zealand expire on June 30th each year, regardless of when theywerefirstregistered. By July 1st dog owners should have received a re-registration form from the Council which they will need to check to make suretheir details arestill correct andthenmakethepayment.You can update your details and makethepaymentonline. Alternatively you can also pay with the form in person at Rolleston Council O ces or at any Selwyn service centres in Darfield,LincolnorLeeston.

If you pay your dog registration by July 31st you will get a discountedfee,afterthatthefull

feeapplies.

In 2021, Selwyn District Council introduced ametal tag (OneTag) which is designed to last your dog’s lifetime. One Tag replaced the old plastic tag that dog owners had to swap every year they renewed their dog’s registration. So unless you are registering a new dog, you won’t be issued another tag when you renew your dog’s registration. If you need a replacement,you can geta new OneTag by contacting SDC.Replacementtagscost$5.

For further information visit: For further information

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GOLF RESULTS

WARM WEDNESDAY

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GREENDALE GOLF GOLF

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Greendale played host to Rakaia, played host to Rakaia, with a trophy up for grabs, Greendale with a trophy up for grabs, Greendale a up for grabs, Greendale a up for grabs, Greendale came out on top. out on

WarmWednesdaystartedagainonWednesday,June21st,muchto thedelightoflocalstudents.Thiswonderfulinitiativerunsfor eightweeks,andprovideshotchocolatestostudentsastheypass throughTrinityChurchcarparkontheirwaytoschool. AbigthankyougoestoFonterraforsupplyingmilk. TherewillbefreehotchocolateseveryWednesdayforanothersix weeks,from8amto8:30am,exceptduringschoolholidays. Above:Riley,LeonandMaxwereoneofthefirsttobegreetedat TrinityChurchwithahotchocolate!

N. Penney / T. Maw / A. Hogg 76

Nearest the Pin: Nearest the J. Wilson, R. Frampton

Saturday 24th June Saturday 24th June Saturday Saturday

Best Gross: Best Gross: Andrew Inch 74

Best Ball Pairs Nett: Best Ball Nett:

David Carney & Al Sime 64

Barry Marshall & Graeme Harris 64

James Perkins & Shane Prendergast 65

Daryl McCaughan & Stu Blok 65

Kelvin Hicks & Spencer Deverall 65

Closest to the Pins: Closest to the Pins:

#2 in 2: #2 in 2: #2 in #2 in Tom Starkie

#6: #6: #6: Spencer Deverall #11: #11: #11: Andrew Inch #14 & 17: #14 17: #14 & 17: Daryl McCaughan Big Al's Pairs Competition Big Al's Pairs Competition Big Al's Pairs Competition Big Al's Pairs Competition James Perkins & Shane Prendergast defeated Simon Edwards & Andrew Inch

WAIMAK GOLF WAIMAK GOLF

DARFIELD RESIDENTS ASSN

The

Wednesday,June21strosteredteamofWarmWednesday’shelpers, Elizabeth,Christine,Heather,CoralandAlangreetedchildrenand familiesastheypassedthroughtheTrinityChurchcarparkona frostycoldmorning.

to Pin for 1, #8: Pin for 1, #8: Pin for 1, #8: J Blatch Nearest to Pin for 2, #11:

to Pin for 2, #11: Pin for 2, #11: Pin for 2, #11:

to Pin for 1, #17: Pin for 1, #17: B Thompson Longest Putt, #18: Putt, N Weavers Two Two’ ’’ ’s: s: s: J Blatch Nett Eagle, 1: Nett Eagle, 1: Nett Eagle, Nett Eagle, L Steele Gee Gee Jar: Gee Gee Jar: Gee Jar: Gee Gee Jar: B Thompson

Two villas available at Haunui

The first is one bedroom and the second is two bedroom. Both villas have open plan layouts and internally accessed garages. Please call if you would like to discuss in more detail.

IN MEMORY OF

8thJuly 6pm KirweeNetball&RugbyBall KirweeCommunityHall

10thJuly 10am SchoolHolidayCreativeDrop-inSessions

11thJuly 12pm

13th&15thJuly

14thJuly

14th&15thJuly

15thJuly

MenzShedDarfieldAGM

MatarikiSing-a-long

TeHuanuiGallery,Darfield

26McLaughlinsRoad,Darfield

Darf,Leeston,Lincoln,Rolleston

MalvernNewsOfficeClosedforMatarikiPublicHoliday

MatarikiWeekendSale

Thea’sBoutique,Oxford

Matariki-NativePlantPropagation Lincoln

16thJuly 1:00pm WildCuisine/WildCaptureForagingWorkshop

17thJuly

18thJuly 1:00pm

20thJuly

Matariki-DinnersofSelwyn

EcanDrop-InSession

Matariki-BirdWatching

20th,22th,23rdJulyMatariki-CommunityGardenOpenDays

22ndJuly 6:30pm Bids&Bubbles

23rdJuly

26thJuly

14thAug

26th-27thAug

IN MEMORY OF

Patricia Dean Henderson J.P. Dean Henderson J.P.

(nee Oakley)

McHughPlantation&TeHuanui

WestMelton

LeestonLibrary

Rolleston

Lincoln,Rolleston,Kirwee

TaweraMemorialHall

LastdayforsubmissionsontheDraftGreaterChristchurchSpatialPlan

RollestonNewsDeadlinefortheJulyissue

WasteArtCompetitionEntriesClose

WasteArtCompetitionAwards&PublicExhibition TeAraĀtea,Rolleston

Two years have passed

Forever loved and missed by husband Graham, her incredibly proud daughter Catherine Rose and family.

Precious and Patient

Always thinking of others

Tireless

Resilient and Resourceful

Inspiring

Charitable and Courageous

Industrious

Amiable and Accepting

ACCOUNTANTS

ARE youwastingyourvaluabletime trying tokeep upwith accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @MalvernBusinessHub,Ann-Maree 0212150981.

AUTOMOTIVE

DARFIELD Automotive,service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your one-stop auto shop! Pleasephone033188113.

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

Checkusout onFacebook!

‘CATS ONCOURTENAY’

CHIMNEY CLEANING

CARPET

NEED carpet? Go local! Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please ph AlanRoberts0212272080.

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rotten-rock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone SpringfieldQuarryon3184132.

FIREWOOD & COAL

DRY Bluegum, split 12 months. $400, 4 cubic metres. Pick up Darfield.Ph0272359854.

DRY split pine. WINZ accredited. 6cm2 $595, free delivery to most areas.Pleasephone0272977563.

R K FIREWOOD

Supplying wood for this Winter!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX!

Eftpos available. All top quality, clean wood. Ph Rini 027 451 7300

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

PAINTING/DECORATING

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

6 days. 033472635 or027584 7980.

CELEBRANT

Jo Babe - Wedding Celebrant 0274323360

jobabenz8@gmail.com

www.jobabecelebrant.co.nz

For your personalised wedding ceremony

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

FIREWOOD & COAL

CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 033242999 andleaveamessage.

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. Pleasephoneuson021939113.

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 2ND JULY 2023

At 10:30am

Steve & Patience Pona

Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

FIREWOOD & COAL

LUCERNE hay. Conventional bales. $10 per bale. Good quality. Shed stored. Available individually or in packs of 21 for bulk purchases. Kirwee area. Phone 3181964.

LUCERNE hay. Medium squares. Good quality, no rain. $110. Kirwee area. Please phone 0274367166.

GARDENING

GARDENING, handyman. All jobs considered. Interior and exterior.Pleaseph0212070532.

GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. PleasephKane0274676613.

LOCKSMITH

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based 24hr mobile service, keys cut and general lock and safe maintenance. EFTPOS available. Call Locktight Security0211718060.

Udi Painting

Painting &

Udi Painting &

Painting

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

HOUSE Cleaner wanted for property on Keens Road (between Sheffield and Springfield). Urgently needed. Please phone 021734420.

PIG Stockperson– we are looking for part-time staff for our farm in Burnham. Includes some weekend work. No experience required. PhoneTony02102236280.

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

PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

We are looking for a Customer Service Super Star to join our team!

Must be reliable and hard working. No experience needed as full training will be provided. Some weekend work required.

Email: vanessa@kirweechallenge.co.nz for an application form or come in and see us.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE

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.

SERVICES

Looking for LARGE TREE SHELTERBELTS!

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

WE CAN START IMMEDIATELY!

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

Call Rini on 027 451 7300

MOBILE MOBILE MOBILE MOBILE

SHEEP SHEEP SHEEP SHEEP SHEARING SHEARING

• Drenching

SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 027 4791431or 3183660.

WANTED! AmalgamatedScrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively0800030712.

TENANCY

Rural Tenancy Inspections. Rural Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions. Phone Rebecca 027 313 2270 or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

TINT-A-WINDOW SolarProtectivefilms.FadeUVblock. HeatGlarecontrol.Privacy.Safety/ Security.Frosted films.Freeonline quotes.Ph0800368468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

SECURE OUTDOOR STORAGE

availableinDarfield.

Suitableformotorhomes,boatsetc. Phone 027 222 1632. Page 15 Friday 30th June 2023

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any calibre rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. Cash buyer. Please contact Rob 033425885.

DEAD Cars-webuydeadcars,end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid. Please phone 0274848121.

WANTED TO LEASE

TRADES

TRADES

This role will include but not be limited to:

This role will include but not be limited to: role include be limited to: role include be limited to:

• Managing reception

• Database management

• Financial management support (HERO and Xero)

• Payroll

• Liaising with staff, students and school community

We are looking for a person with the following attributes: We are looking for a person with the following attributes: are looking a person with the are looking a person with the

• 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.

Applicants need to submit a CV, covering letter and completed application form to be considered for this role.

Download an application pack from the school website: www.springfield.school.nz/about www.springfield.school.nz/about www.springfield.school.nz/about--us/vacancies us/vacancies us/vacancies

• Foot Trimming

• Crutching

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

TRADES

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 or3490150.

Son: Mum? I’ve been wai-ng for you. I’m starving!!

Mum: Really? Did I take the kitchen with me?

My daughter asked why she can’t just quit school.

I told her it was against the law and I’d get put in jail.

My sweet child looked me in the eye and said she would visit me!

Judge: Mr Clark, I have reviewed your divorce case very carefully and I’ve decided to give your wife $775 a week.

Man: That’s very fair, your honour. Every now and then I’ll try and send her a few bucks myself!