ISSUE 1,093 - FRIDAY 7TH JULY 2023

The evening of Wednesday, June 28th, saw a changing of the guard for the Malvern Lions. Members, partners and representatives from the Ellesmere and Oxford Clubs attended a fantastic night held atDarfieldHighSchool.

Entertainment was provided by five students playing the piano, three with no sheet music (wow talented!). This was followed by a highlights package from another five students that the Malvern Lions provided funds for them to travel to Great Barrier Island for a week of adventure. They spoke with confidence and humour about their amazing experience.

The PTSA, along with student helpers, catered a bu et meal, followed by dessert that would not look out of place in any top restaurant.

The outgoing President, Les Les Les Clement Clement Clement Clement, delivered his annual report eluding to his year's highlights, the Club's 50th Jubilee (albeit a year late due to Covid), and the handing over of funds to Malvern St John for

$22,000 after the annual golf match to help purchase defibrillators in the area. A huge thank you was conveyed to all the wives and partners for their assistance throughout the year. Les thenwelcomed theincoming President, Graeme Marshall Graeme Marshall Graeme Graeme Marshall. During the evening, the followingLionsreceivedawards:

♦ Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs CharitableTrustAwards:

-LifeMember: Stuart Lill Stuart Lill

-LifeMember: Brian Hawkins

♦ Ramsay Gibson Award for Club Service: Allan Thorne Allan Thorne Thorne Thorne. This year there were many recipients of funds given by the Malvern Lions, including She eld Primary for musical instruments, Malvern Primary Schools Maths Club, Darfield High School Recreational and Academic Scholarships, many local sporting students,Auckland and East Coast floods, Turkey earthquakesandnumerousmore. The Club would like to acknowledge the support and generosity of the local communitythroughouttheyear.

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DOUBLE GOLD STAR

On Saturday, June 24th, a very special celebration was held at Glentunnel Hall to celebrate a huge milestone, Ross Hutton Ross Hutton Ross Hutton Ross Hutton’ ’’ ’s s s s

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Ross joined Hororata Fire Brigade on the 25-5-1967, he achieved the rank of Senior Fire Fighter and then became Chief from 1990-2003. He stepped down from being Chief and went back to the rank of Senior Firefighter(SFF).

Since 2015, Ross has been an operational support role. He is an Emergency Response Driver and mainly drives tankers to callouts. Ross has been an asset to the Brigade for the fifty six years, and is a well respected andlikedBrigademember. The Brigade look forward to

having Ross as a member for a long time still to come. His practical jokes and humour are part and parcel of the Brigade's lifenow.

Hororata Fire Brigade also presented Ross with another 2 year Gold Bar, a replica brass helmet and had a special beer made and canned for the wonderfuloccasion.

Other Brigade awards were also presentedonthenight.

• 3yearCertificate: AlistairWright

• 2yearSilverBar: AnthonySayer,TimLoos, JenniCarter,BridgetParsons.

RosswithdaughtersChantelleHuttonandAngelaMaguire, wifeDianneHuttonandsonKimHutton.Hisotherdaughter, Lyanelivesoverseasandwasunabletoattend.

Rosswithhisreplicabrasshelmetbeingpresentedby DCFOMikeGroters.

FROM BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

‘From Behind Closed Doors’, is an autobiographical book by local, clinical psychologist Olive Olive Olive Olive Webb Webb, that chronicles her fifty year journey alongside people who have intellectual disabilities. It was launched at the ‘Artist’s In’ in Hororata on June 23rd. A sizeable number of friends and colleagues and longtime workmates joined in the celebration. The previous night a similar group had celebrated the

Christchurch launch at Turanga, theChristchurchLibrary.

The story of people with intellectual disabilities in this country traverses their containment in prisons, their institutionalisation in large asylums, and the gradual recognition of their humanity, their citizenship and the vital contribution they make to our societyandtousall.

Butthepathwayforthis progress

has been stony and erratic.

Olive’s account includes stories that are brutally honest and describe stories of abuse, discrimination,hope,success and workinprogress.

Miserly funding and discriminatory provision of basic servicesandsupportscontinueto dog the sector and ensures that people who are disabled by intellectual disability, and any additional conditions, are still only variously successful in what theydo.

Olive’s story is personal and readable and causes people to reflect on issues that we may not thinkaboutoften.

Olive is clear, ‘the journey is far fromover’.

Enquiries about the book can about book be directed to Olive at be owebbnz@gmail.com owebbnz@gmail.com

WET WEATHER DRIVING WOES

No matter where you live in Aotearoa, there are always going to be wet and rainy days. It is important to plan ahead, stay alert,slowdownanddropback.

During winter, there isn’t as much sunlight and the frequency of rain usually increases, which makes driving di cult. Stopping distances nearly double on wet roads, and when combined with a decrease in visibility, it can be a recipe for disaster if motorists aren’tprepared.

Before the wetter season arrives, check the tyres on your vehicle are correctly inflated, have plenty of tread and are fitted appropriately to give your vehicle maximum grip on the

road. Motorists should also see if their windscreen wipers need replacing.

It takes a lot longer to stop your vehicle in wet conditions, so increase your following distance betweenyourselfandthevehicle infront ofyou and reducespeed.

For example, the two-second ruleshouldbeafour-second rule whenwet.

Look out for any road signs warning of flooding and keep an eye on the road for excess surface water. It is also important to slow down when taking corners to avoid sliding into the other lane or o the road.

With more moisture in the air, if

you need to defog your windscreen, make sure to use both the heater and air conditioner, and turn o air recirculation, to keep the air dry and prevent your windscreen fromfoggingupevenmore.

If it is raining, dip your headlights to make it easier for otherroaduserstoseeyou. Even though the weather is wet, it is still important to regularly clean your vehicle so water runs o thewindscreeneasier,to help improvevisibility.

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BOWNS CONTRACTING

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The pair knows how the thought of hedge clean up makes people feel, as they have their own hedge that they hated the clean up of. Now, with starting their handy business, they don’t dread

hedge clean up anymore! They started their business with a 5 metre McConnel mulching hedge trimmer but havesinceupgraded to an 8 metre machine, with an additional 2.5 metre saw blade attachment.

The machine suits mulching jobs up to 8 metres, and can bring higher hedges down to 9 metres or lower with the saw blades, depending on how tall the trees are.

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ANNUAL BOOK FAIR

The Malvern Anglican Parish Annual Book Fair opened last Saturday with a plenty of preloved books, games and puzzles, music and movies, and full of people eager to stock up on them. People were waiting outside forty five minutes before opening, and the day was a busy one for the team tasked with keepingthedisplaysstocked. Organiser, Anthony McLean Anthony McLean said, “The quality of o erings were exceptional this year. Malvern Anglican Parish is so grateful to our generous supporters. We were proud to open with numerous excellent, popular books and a great selection of games and jigsaw puzzles, many in near-new condition, most of which went out the door in the first few hours. Donations kept coming in on the Saturday and Sunday.

“More puzzles arrived and were purchased, and our stock room

contained many boxes of books, particularly Fiction, that had yet to be o ered to the public for want of space on the display tables.

“As usual, the largest and best patronised book sections were Fiction, Children’s and Teens’ literature. This year, team members were surprised by the high level of interest in several other areas, Gardening, Art and Design, Cooking, Crafts and

Hobbies, and New Zealand books have all been popular,” Anthony added.

“It’s great to be able to support the many interests of folk in our community with numerous highquality material,” one volunteer commented.

“The last day of the Book Fair (Wednesday, July 5th) was another busy one, with everything at half price or better,”Anthonyconcluded.

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LastSaturday,earlybirdswereengrossedinthevastselection onofferattheAnnualBookFair.

DARFIELD’S CLUB DAY

Last weekend, Darfield Rugby Football Club (DRFC) held their Club Day, where they hosted all fourteen DRFC teams at home. Although a bit chilly, the sun shone and it was a great day for everyone. Along with the rugby games, there was hot food, ra es and bouncy castles forthekidstoenjoy.

The day was extremely well run by all of the Club’s fantastic volunteers, and it really showed thecommunity andvisitors,what Darfield Rugby Football Club is reallyabout.

“We would just like to say a big thank you to all of the Club’s volunteers, players, visitors, and sponsors who came out to support the Club,” commented ClubCoordinatorandPromotions Manager, Rebecca Kennedy Rebecca Kennedy Kennedy. The Division 2 game against Darfield and Kirwee had the George Mitchell George Mitchell Trophy up for grabs. This trophy was introduced inthelate1940’sand was played for by teams in the Malvern Sub-Union; Black Diamonds, Darfield, Hororata, Kirwee,She eldandSpringfield. It is now hotly contested

betweenjustDarfieldandKirwee and only available when the trophy holder is playing on their home ground. Last Saturday Kirweewonthematchinthelast

few minutes of the game and will put the trophy safely in their cabinet until the next match between the two sides that is hostedbyKirwee.

FUN AFTERNOON

On the afternoon of Saturday, June 17th, the Glenroy Line Dancers performed eleven dances to the residents of Westmar. Many of the tunes were familiar and the audience often tapped, clapped and sang alongwiththedancers. A most enjoyable time was had by both the dancers and

residents.

A Westmar spokesperson invited this entertaining group to visit againbeforeChristmas. John Park - Resident.

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Tuesday, July 11th | 12.30pm

Tuesday, 11th 12.30pm 12.30pm––3:30 3:303:30 3:30pm pm pm pm

Darfield High School Hall, 7 Mclaughlins Rd, Darfield Darfield High School Hall, 7 Mclaughlins Rd, Darfield School 7 Mclaughlins Rd, School 7 Mclaughlins Rd, Lunch provided, resources available.

Wednesday,

12.30pm 12.30pm––3:30 3:303:30 3:30pm pm pm Woodbury Hall, 538 Woodbury Rd, Woodbury Lunch provided, resources available.

KirweeDiv2Captain,AlastairMcCormickandDarfieldDiv2 Captain,RickPinnywiththeGeorgeMitchellTrophy .

The

MALVERN SPEECH & POETRY

June 29th. All students put in fantastic e ort and should be proudoftheire orts.

Theresultsareasfollows:

Senior Competition Senior Competition Senior Competition Senior CompetitionYears 5 and 6: Years 5 and 6: 5 and 5 and

1st=: BohAllison(KirweeModel School)&HeidiYoudale (SpringfieldSchool)

3rd: AbiPooler(Greendale School)

Year 4: 4:

1st: 1st: 1st: 1st: EliHann(Greendale School)

2nd: 2nd: 2nd: 2nd: AnnaWakefield(Springfield School)

Year 3: Year 3: 3: 3:

1st: 1st: WillaDickens(Darfield Primary)

2nd=: 2nd=: 2nd=: 2nd=: EvieBayliss&Ella Thomas(KirweeModel School)

Year 2: Year 2: 2: 2:

1st: 1st: AaliyahWate(Springfield School)

2nd=: 2nd=: 2nd=: LilyDevereux(Darfield Primary),ArianaStevens (KirweeModelSchool)& AvaHalley(Hororata Primary)

Year 0/1: Year 0/1:

1st: 1st: 1st: 1st: GeorgeAdcock(Glentunnel School)

2nd: 2nd: 2nd: 2nd: BenjiSundstrum(Greendale School).

Malvern Speech and Poetry Competition was held at Darfield Primary School on Thursday,

SeniorwinnersoftheMalvernSpeechand PoetryCompetition,Heidi,BohandAbi.

NICOLA GRIGG - OPINION PIECE

With less than 100 days to go until voting opens, the Labour Government is using the last weeks of Parliament to ram two decidedlyundemocraticpiecesof legislationintolaw.

Local Government Minister, Kieran McAnulty, has announced he intends to pass the fourth piece of deeply unpopular water reform legislation before Parliament rises for the election - and to have it back from select committee by the end of July, giving barely amonthforit to be considered.

A shortened process will rob Kiwis of the chance to have their say on the Water Services EntitiesBill.

The previous Bill attracted over 80,000submissions-whichwere roundly ignored - but this time there is barely the time for anyone to pull together a submission.

Apart from being undemocratic, Labour has a history of shambolic process when it tries to push bills through quickly. Last time a constitutional crisis erupted when Nanaia Mahuta tried to entrench part of Three Waters on behalf of the Greens, only to be forced by National and the public into an embarrassing backtrack a week later.

Thecostsareblowingouttoo. Hidden in the latest Bill is the revelation that the establishment costs have risen by another $1 billion. It turns out that increasing four entities to ten is more expensive (who’d have thought?!). Instead of focusing on putting pipes in the ground, the Government has created a gravy train for highly paid consultants and contractors, with around

$280,000adaybeingspent.

Unlike Labour’s undemocratic reforms, National has a plan, so Kiwis don’t have to worry about sewage on their streets, unswimmablebeaches,orhavingto boiltheirdrinkingwater.

In our first 100 days in government, our Local Water Done Well policy will return assets to councils, as well as set up strict rules for water quality and financial stability so Kiwis can be confident in their water services.

The second piece of legislation to be passed before the election is David Parker’s vanity project; the (Resource Management Act (RMA)2.0.

Don’t get me wrong - the RMA is by far and away the most complained about piece of legislation that my o ce deals with- and weagreethat itneeds a major overhaul. However, the Natural and Built Environment and the Spatial Planning Bills that have been reported back from Parliament’s Environment Committee make things a whole lotworse.

The clear public feedback on the Government’s bills is that they will make it harder to get things done, will not improve the environment and will actually be worse than what we have got now.

They will increase bureaucracy, significantly increase legal complexity and litigation, remove local decision-making, and put our decarbonisation goals at risk. New Zealand simply cannot a ord the extensive litigation that the changeswillinevitablyproduce. The Government should have heeded the calls from the many submitters to the select

committee to slow down and start again, but they have refusedtolisten.

If in government, National is committed to repealing them as soon as possible after the election, to wipe them from the statute books in order to make a fresh start on substantive RMA Reform.

We will also begin work on a longer-term programme to repeal and replace the RMA once andforall.

Nicola Grigg, Selwyn MP.

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PLANS CONFIRMED FOR SELWYN

Selwyn District Council has adopted its Annual Plan for the next twelve months, keeping the average rates increase across the districtat5.9%.

The Annual Plan was adopted at the Council meeting on Wednesday, June 28th, and confirms what services and projects the Council intends to deliver in the new financial year, what they will cost and how they willbefunded.

A focus on savings without compromising services and facilities used by the community has helped the Council keep the rates rises well below the rate of inflation, while still delivering forthecommunity.

MayorSamBroughtonsaid,“That this plan covers the third year of our Long-Term Plan and delivers whatwesaidwewould.”

The Council is planning to spend just over $177 million, keeping the services we know communities need and want with a focus on water, transport and community facilities. At thesame time, the Council is committing to investing $184.5 million in infrastructure to deliver on the needs for Selwyn’s growth which is expected to continue. This investment includes $27.9 million in water supply projects, $55.8 million in wastewater projects and $56.2 million in transportation projects across ourdistrict.

“We’ve checked in with our community and confirmed that we’re on the right track with the projects that matter most to them during this time when all of us are feeling the pressure of risingcosts,”Samconcluded. There has been no change to the proposed rates as a result of the feedback, and the Council confirmed the average rate increase across the district for ratepayers to be 5.9% from July 1st,2023.

With the 2023/24 Annual Plan With 2023/24 Annual Plan now ratified, the Malvern now ratified, the Malvern now ratified, now ratified, area will benefit in the area will benefit in following ways: ways:

• Malvernruralrecyclingtrial

• $150kforfootpathextension

• CastleHill-Darkskyreserve hasbeendeferredtotheLong TermPlanbut,inthe meantime,a‘lightso ’ initiativewillbepreparedfor summermonthsasatrial. Tenniscourtsreceivedextra fundingforthescheduled renewalinspring.TheHall willgotothe2024/25work plan,drawingsandcostare beingpreparednowasbudget wasinsu cient

• Halffundingforatoileton Highway73Kirwee, Governmentfundinghasbeen appliedfor,fortheremainder fromtheTourism InfrastructureFund.

• Costshareagreementtobe

madeforKirweeHallaccess way

• RepairofareaonClinton Street,Darfield

• Approvalofacommunityled developmentpumptrackat She eldDomain

• Approvaloffundsfor Springfieldpumptrack development

• She eldDomainTennis court resurface

• CourtneyReservevolleywall

• WestMeltonNetballand Tenniscourtreplacement

• Re-deckingoftheWaimakariri GorgeBridge

• WestMeltontoRolleston cycleway

• Watertreatmentandcapacity upgradesalongwithreservoir improvements

• Increaseinroading maintenance

• Schoolvariablespeedsignage upgrades.

Thefollowingprojectshavebeen movedintheLongTermPlan:

• WestviewParkupgrade

• Intersectionrealignments

• MalvernAquaticand Recreationfacilities.

“Bring on the Long Term Plan where we can get the big items in - I’d love to hear about your ideas!” commented Councillor, Lydia Gliddon Gliddon.

For more information more information read the Annual Plan at read Annual at selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan

SUPPORT LOCALS

Local bowling members Hazel Hazel Hazel Littlejohn Littlejohn Littlejohn, Barbara Barbara Barbara and Dennis Herrick Herrick Herrick from the Canterbury Deaf Lawn Bowls Team are representing New Zealand in the ninth World Deaf Bowls competition in Edinburgh, ScotlandinSeptember.

Hazel is a member of the Darfield Bowling Club and Barbara and Dennis are part of the West Melton Club. Dennis is also President of the International Deaf Lawn Bowls Federation.

The seven Canterbury players of the NZ team are fundraising for theirflightsandaccommodation. They are hosting a Spit Roast Mid-Winter Christmas Lunch on Sunday, July 23rd, at West Melton Bowling Club from

12noon - 4:30pm. Tickets cost $45 per person, which includes lunch and a chance to win a lucky door prize, and beverages canbepurchasedatthebar. There will be ra es available and they are aiming to have an Auction, depending on what donated items are received, so, remembertobringsomecash. Head along and support the deaf/hard of hearing fraternity

and the di culties and barriers they face in the community. Let’s help support them get to the WorldDeafBowlscompetition.

If you would like to purchase would to tickets or donate any items for tickets or donate any items for the ra e or Auction, please the or Auction, please contact Fae Beale preferably contact Fae Beale preferably contact Fae Beale contact Fae Beale by email faebeale@gmail.com by email faebeale@gmail.com by faebeale@gmail.com by faebeale@gmail.com or phone 027 282 7276 or phone 027 282 7276 or phone 027 282 or phone 027 282 (after hours). (after hours).

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ATTENTION She eld, Waddington, Russell’s Flat & Annat Residents

END OF AN ERA& START OF A NEW ONE

Matariki Weekend

Saturday 15th July

7:30pm

She eld Hall

Admission is free.

Supper, tea, coffee, milo & fruit juice will be supplied.

The Sheffield Waddington Township Committee, as its last function, would like to invite everyone from our local area to a get together to publicly thank all the volunteers, both past and present, that have served our community on the following committees, that the Council has now disestablished, such as the Hall, Swimming Pool, Domain, Pavilion, plus the Book Exchange and Township Committee itself.

These committees diligently served as an arm of the Council in some form for over a century and now the Council has decided to take control of these assets. These volunteers gave their time for the betterment of the community, so this function is an opportunity to thank everyone for their commitment. All is not lost; Council has assured these facilities will still be available for the users. Like Matariki, the Council has created new beginning.

There will also be an opportunity to say farewell to Desirae Johnson and possibly welcome the incoming owners of the Hotel.

Sheffield Waddington Township Committee.

SPORTS RESULTS

WAIMAK GOLF GOLF

Results 29th June 2023 Results

1st Championship Qualifying 1st Championship Qualifying 18 Holes 18 Holes Holes Holes

Silver:

J Collins 76 N Robertson 80

PUBLIC NOTICES

Café Hope

Open 10am

SUNDAY 9TH JULY

has our West Melton franchise area for sale. We are extremely busy and offer a great cash flow business for a hard working person to earn an excellent income. Easy to run with many loyal customers, all gear supplied plus full training and support.

For further details check out Trade Me ref 4176151892 or Contact Wilf Lock on 022 044 0654

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 9TH

JULY 2023

At 10:30am

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

SERVICES

10:30am every Sunday. Darfield Baptist Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield 9am, on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Glenroy Hall Windwhistle Rd, Glenroy

Intermediate:

Intermediate:

Intermediate:

Intermediate:

J Blatch 96 M TeAwa 111

L Smith 113

Junior: Junior:

K Bush 111 I Beets 116

W Mehrtens 116 L Scott 120

40.4: 40.4: 40.4: S Gillespie

St Ambrose Church Sheffield

All welcome

Nearest to Pin for 2, #4:

Nearest to Pin for 2, #4: 2, #4: 2, #4: F Nimmo

Nearest to Pin for 1, #8: 1, #8: S Macdonald

Nearest to Pin for 2, #11: 2, J Pottinger

SPORTS RESULTS

Nearest to Pin for 1, #17:

Nearest to Pin for 1, #17: 1, 1, L Smith

Longest Putt, #18: Putt, R Roy

Two Two’ ’’ ’s: J Pottinger s: J Pottinger s: s: -- 8, J Collins 8, Collins -- 1 1

Nett Eagle: Nett Eagle: Not struck 9 Holes: 9

V McKenzie 59R Roy - 60

Nearest to Pin for 1, 8/17: Nearest to Pin for 1, 8/17: 1, 1, J Smith

Nett Eagle #11: Eagle Not struck

Gee Gee Jar: Gee L Anderson

HORORATA GOLF HORORATA GOLF

Results 27th June 2023 June 2023

4th Stableford and Top Dog 4th Stableford and Top Dog 4th Stableford and Top Dog 4th Stableford and Top Dog

J. Wilson 37 J. Helmore 31

J. Whitaker 30

9 Holers 9 Holers

S. Thornley 67 C. Gurney 68

Men Men D. Mansbridge 35

M. White 34 M. Will 33

Nearest the Pin: F. Taylor, M. White

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AUTOMOTIVE

DARFIELD DARFIELD DARFIELD DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Pleasephone 033188113.

CHIMNEY CLEANING

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

CHIM CHIMCHIM CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts oncoal-ranges,alsosweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021939113.

DRIVEWAYS

LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarryon3184132.

DRY DRY DRY split pine. WINZ accredited. 6cm2 $595, free delivery to most areas. Please phone 0272977563.

BIRCHFIELDS Firewood

Dry, shed stored, naIve wood and kindling. Free delivery to Darfield township for orders over 3 cube.

Coal

20kg bags or 500kg bulk bags. Phone 03 975 4502

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FIREWOOD

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OFFICE SPACE

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Bossman Engineering Ltd have vacancies for experienced engineers to carry out general engineering, repairs, fabrication and machining. The positions are based at our workshop at 2253 Bealey Rd Hororata, as well as on-farm repairs in the local area and beyond. Trade Certificate and machining experience would be an advantage, as would experience in general agriculture maintenance work. Good remuneration. Immediate starts possible.

LUCERNE LUCERNE LUCERNE hay. Conventional bales. $10.per bale. Good quality. Shed stored. Available individually or in packs of 21 for bulk purchases. Kirwee area.Ph3181964

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

WALNUTS WALNUTS WALNUTS Rex - $7 per kg. Collect from 647 Cullens Road or phone 03 318 3113.

Malvern Lions have

PEA STRAW AVAILABLE

$7 per small bale, delivered. Medium squares pea straw and linseed straw also available!

• Hugh Wright Sheffield - 021 565 550

• Brian Redfern

Darfield - 318 8053

• Andrew Brooker

Kirwee - 318 1530

• Stu Lill

Kirwee - 03 347 6770

GARDENING

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

GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL garden maintenance in Darfield area. Domestic hedge trimming, pruning & edging. Please phone Kane 0274676613.

LOCKSMITH

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

• 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

UDI UDI UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075.

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP has two positions to fill!! Assistant Manager/Grill

ROOM TO

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

SCRAP METAL

TOOLS TOOLSTOOLS TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 033425885.

Contact Micky on 021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

ROOF MAINTENANCE

MOSS MOSS MOSS control, silicone seal (waterproofing), spouting clean& repairs,birdproofing, spider & fly control. Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol) all roof & spoutingtypesincl2storey work! Call Arthurs Roof & Property Services, 6 days. 03 3472635or0275847980. ROOF ROOFROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Pleasephone 033476702

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

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

2 2 2 single beds with mattress, duvet & sheets. $50 each. Smeg stove, gas elements, electric oven. $200. Bikesone girls and one boys. $30 each.Phone3187290.

FIREWOOD & COAL

KITCHENS KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units,melamineor timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 0274393926or3490150.

UPHOLSTERER UPHOLSTERER-Recoverlounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 039804979.

Darfield based with over 43 years of

knowledge and experience

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD

Simon O’Connell • • Certifying Plumber

M: 021 048 4799

E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

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

Last week we had a mini family reunion. Three generations of the clan were gathered together for dinner. When little Johnny, received his plate, he started eating straight away.

"Johnny, wait until we've said our prayer," his mother reminded him.

"I don't have to,” the little boy replied.

"Of course you do…!!" his mother insisted. "We always say a prayer before eating at our house."

"That's at our house," Johnny explained, "but this is Grandma's house and she knows how to cook."