Malvern News - Friday 4 August 2023

ApicultureNew Zealandannual conference and trade show, held on June 29-30 in the picturesque city of Rotorua, was a buzzing affair, bringing together beekeepers, beekeeping experts and trade exhibitors from all over the country. Among the standout stars at the event was Coalgate Honey Co owners Simon Simon and Sarah Aarts Sarah Sarah Aarts, which once again left a sweet mark with its exceptional range of honey.

Despite not being able to attend the conference in person, Simon and Sarah eagerly awaited the results of the NZ Honey Awards, held in conjunction with the event. The anticipation reached new heights as they kept a close eye on the honey competition resultspage.

When the awards were finally

published, Coalgate Honey Co had everyreason to celebrate. They were thrilled to discover that their dedication to producing high-quality honey had earned them a welldeserved gold medal for their Raw Liquid Honey - Light section. This particular honey, typically reserved for creaming, is renownedas their sought-after High Country Creamed Honey. Although much of this prized honey will still be set aside for creaming, lucky customers will have the opportunitytosavouritsliquid formaswell.

Adding to their list of accomplishments, they were also honoured with a bronze medal for their Naturally Granulated Honey - Light section. This honey, sourced from their ‘host a hives’ locatedin Darfield, alsoserves

as the foundation for their delectable Standard Creamed Honey.

For Coalgate Honey Co, this recognition holds more than just pride and joy; it puts their rural town of Coalgate and the wider Selwyn region on the map once again. It stands as a testament to their commitment to producing top-tier honey products that resonate with honey enthusiasts across the country. Looking ahead, Simon hopes that these accolades will not only strengthen their reputation but also benefit their business. They envision that the recognition received at the prestigious conference will encourage more people to choose their honey and support local businesses. By collaborating with wholesalers, they aim to bring their honey

to an even broader audience, fostering a thriving community of honey lovers, who appreciate thetruequalityoflocalhoney.

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NEW RESIDENTS GROUP

A large turnout of 48 residents attended a meeting held on July 27 in the Sheffield Community Hall to determine a new group to represent the Sheffield-Waddington area. This follows the recent dissolution of Sheffield Township Committees by Selwyn District Council. The meetingwasorganisedbylocal CouncillorLydiaGliddon LydiaGliddon LydiaGliddon LydiaGliddon.

Malvern Community Board representative Sean Ellis Sean Ellis Ellis Sean Ellis chaired the meeting; he outlined the three options available – an incorporated society, a formal and an informalresidents’group.

SeanstatedthattheCouncillors and Community Board wanted residents to form an association that would work for the greater good of the community,bringingittogether toenhancethearea.

By being recognised by the Council, the newly elected

group would have access to a 24k Selwyn-wide annual pool ofmoneyandtherighttoaska member of the community board or councillor to attend their meetings. He also explained that having a new group wouldn’t stop any member of the public from using Snap Send and Solve or approaching their councillor/ community board individually, however, running the issue throughanofficiallyrecognised association would carry more punch.

The options were put to the vote with no votes cast for an official association, 17 votes for a formal residents’ group and 29 for an informal group.

Aninformalgroupisonewhere a group of people meet regularly and is committed to its community, has appointed facilitators, and anyone in the community can attend the meetings.

An already formed group known as The Locals put its hand up to represent the area. Ann AnnAnn Ann--Maree Ozanne Maree Ozanne Maree Ozanne Maree Ozanne and Brian Brian Brian Brian Donnelly Donnelly took the floor to introduce the group, which had beenoperatingforthepasttwo andahalfyears.

A spokesperson for the group, Ann-Maree says, “The Locals is honoured to be the new official residents’ group. We are a group of like-minded locals with a positive inclusive focus on building community spirit and creating connections. Any resident of our local area is welcome to join The Locals, contribute to building our communityandworkwithuson projectsandevents.”

If you would like to join The Locals or find out more about the group, head along to the next meeting on Wednesday, August 16, at 7pm in the SheffieldCommunityHall.

KEEPING SAFE ON AN ICY ROAD

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If it has been snowing where you live, along the route you are planning to drive, or your destinationandyoucan’tavoid

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Prepare an emergency kit for your car, including a warm blanket, long life food, bottled water and a torch, in case you get stuck and emergency services can’t reach you quickly.

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KIRWEE PLAYERS - FOOTLOOSE

Audiences will be enthralled with this family-fuelled production of ‘Footloose’.

In the small and closeknit community of Kirwee, excitement is building as the Kirwee Players prepare to take the stage for their latest musical extravaganza, ‘Footloose’. With rehearsals in full swing and opening night just around the corner, the talented troupe is all set to captivate audiences with their heartfelt rendition of the classichit.

At the heart of this production lies a true family affair - the Aker Family. Robert Aker Robert Aker Robert Aker Robert Aker, a gifted performer, takes the lead as the charismatic Ren McCormack, breathing life into the iconic character. But the Aker family's involvement doesn't end there. With their passion for the performing arts, this talented clan has embraced every aspect of the production.

Behind the scenes, Robert's mother, Emma EmmaEmma Emma, a dynamic force, assumes the role of production manager. Her impeccable organization and dedication ensure that every element of the show comes together seamlessly, creating a magical experience for all whoattend.

Not to be outdone, Robert's father, Darcy DarcyDarcy Darcy, takes charge of thesounddepartment,lending his technical expertise to guarantee a flawless audio experience for the audience.

His expertise and attention to detail are sure to enhance the overall enjoyment of ‘Footloose’.

Even the younger members of the Aker family have caught the theatre bug. Robert's younger brother, Sammy Sammy and sister, Lucy LucyLucy Lucy add their flair to the cast, shining in their respective roles and infusing the production with an extra doseofyouthfulexuberance.

The Aker family's passion for the performing arts has undoubtedly become infectious, inspiring other families in Kirwee to get involved too. Among the enthusiastic supporters of the KirweePlayersarethebeloved Hawes sisters, Lydia and Isabel Isabel Isabel, with dad Ryan playing the electric guitar in the band. Bullmoresiblings,brother,and sister Cherish Cherish Cherish and Elijah ElijahElijah Elijah, are new to Kirwee and are performing in the cast. Their artistic talents and unwavering commitment to the production have enriched the show and addedanother layer of familial connectiontotheentireaffair.

With each member of the cast and crew pouring their hearts into the production, "Footloose" promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with electrifying dance numbers, touching moments, andarealsense of community spirit. Audiences can expect to

be transported into a world of foot-stomping joy and heartfelt emotions as they witness this remarkable display of talent and unity under the director Daniel Daniel Mathers Mathers (Cosmo-Singininthe Rain 2022), musical director, Benjamin Sinclair Sinclair, and joint choreographers - Laura Walker Laura LauraWalker Walker Walker andCatherineMcHaffie CatherineMcHaffie CatherineMcHaffie CatherineMcHaffie. So, mark your calendars and get ready to let loose, as Kirwee Players' "Footloose" takescentrestage,showcasing not only the magic of theatre but the power of families coming together in pursuit of their passion for the arts. This vibrant production promises to be a celebration of love, unity, andtheboundlessjoythatcan only be found when the stage becomes a family's canvas. Don't miss out on this heartwarming and thrilling show, destined to leave you tapping your toes and hummingthe tunes for days to come.

‘Footloose’minister:Paul(Macca)Mcintosh. Photocredit:SammyAker.

LIFESTYLE MARKET STILL STEADY

The Selwyn lifestyle market has been maintaining a steady pace in recent times, attracting significant interest from both locals and those from the North Island. However, one notable challenge is the scarcity of available properties, especially in the 4-20 hectare range. As more people seek to relocate closer to family or take advantage of new job opportunities, the demand for lifestyle properties in the region has increased. Additionally, the rise of remote work opportunities has prompted many buyers toexplorethepotentialfora change in lifestyle, driving the interest in unique and high-spec homes with attractiveamenities.

An intriguing trend in the Selwyn lifestyle market is the growing interest in architecturally designed

homes with exceptional features. Buyers are willing to invest in properties that offer not only comfortable livingspacesbutalsounique aesthetics that align with their preferences. Homes with amenities like pools, ponds, ancillary buildings such as sheds, and equestrian facilities are particularly sought after and considered highlights of any propertylisting.

Furthermore, the pandemicinducedshifttowardsremote work has had a significant impact on the property market. With an increasing numberofindividualsableto workfromhome,theconcept of living further away from major city centres has becomemoreappealing.This trend is especially evident among Auckland-based buyers, who not only seeka more serene lifestyle but also benefit from the

relatively affordable property pricesinSelwyncomparedto the expensive Auckland market.

Despite the heightened interest, the Selwyn lifestyle market has experienced a levelling off in prices after twoyearsofcontinuousyearon-yeargains.

This stabilization in prices provides a more balanced playing field for buyers and sellers. However, the shortage of available propertieshasgivenrisetoa more competitive landscape, resulting in longer sale processes with multiple conditional buyers vying for limitedopportunities. Itismoreimportantthanever to engage a salesperson who possesses an in-depth understanding of all the intricacies involved in selling alifestyleproperty.Thisway, you can maximize your sale price.

DEERSTALKERS CONFERENCE

ThelocalMalvernBranchofthe New Zealand Deerstalkers

Association recently co-hosted the 75th Annual Conference with the Ashburton and Rakaia branchesheldattheAshburton

Function Centre from July 2123. There were several guest speakers including Kevin Kevin Kevin Kevin Whitelaw Whitelaw Whitelaw, Willie Duley Willie Duley, MP's Todd McLay Todd Todd McLay (Nat), Nicole Nicole Nicole McKee McKee McKee McKee (Act), the Game Animal Council, Dept of Conservation, Firearms Safety Authority, and research papers from Kaylyn Pinney and Peter Cardwell to nameafew.

Attendees were treated to a special MC guest appearance by Dame Lynda Topp Dame Lynda Topp Topp Topp at the Saturday night dinner and awards evening. Dame Lynda had the guests in fits

of laughter throughout the night during the awards presentation. Local Graeme Graeme Graeme Graeme Williams Williams Williams Williams, overall conference MC and part of the organising committee, closed the evening

thanking Dame Lynda aka Ken, the delegates and the 200 strong dinner guests from throughout NZ for supporting the conference and for making itsuchasuccess.

DEAF LAWN BOWLS FUNDRAISER

Recently, Fae Beale Fae Beale Beale, daughter daughter of Barbra and Dennis Herrick of Barbra and Dennis Herrick of Barbra Herrick of Barbra and Dennis Herrick, organised the Deaf Lawn Bowls Canterbury lunch raffle and auction at West Melton Bowls Club. This was to raise funds towards the flights and accommodation for players selected to represent New Zealand in the International Deaf Lawn Bowls being held in EdinburghinSeptember2023.

Therewasagreatturnoutfrom local bowlers and the Canterbury deaf fraternity. Country Feast provided the catering including a spit roast with plenty of vegetables followed by cheese supplied from Barry’s Bay. Local businesses from the Malvern area, Rangiora, and Rolleston donated a mix of raffle prizes anditemsforauction.

A grand total of $3200 was raised. The group would like to thank the companies and businesses for supporting the event and generous donation ofprizes.

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GROWING UP ON THE HUNTING SCENE

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Huntsman Dave Ferriman’s Dave Ferriman’s Dave Ferriman’s Dave Ferriman’s daughters grew up with huntingin theirblood.

Daughter Bindy BindyBindy Bindy says it was a family affair with her sisters, Maree MareeMaree and Ann AnnAnn Ann, riding the houndstogether.

“It was all we knew; winter time was hunting season. Mum usually drove around with us kids when we were younger or when we’d had enough of ridingourponies.”

Bindy remembers big days out and coming home in the dark to feed the horses and says, “We’ve made so many great friends. It was always fun at the end of the season; we would have lots of family friends come and stay for our closinghunts.”

Maree says that being born into the hunting scene, she didn’t know any different and while it was hard work, most of the time they had a lot of fun. As well as looking after their horses, there was also the job of raking out the hounds’ pens, cleaning the water containers, and feeding them afterthehunt.

A highlight of her time was being the ‘whipper in’ for her dad in her late teens for several years. She had a couple of great horses and hadsomegreat runs.

“I remember a particular run where the hounds were

running out of bounds towards the main road, and Dad said you had better keep up and go, so after jumping full gates and wire fences, we got the hounds back.” Maree adds, “I think Dad was pretty happy, not that he would say.”

Ann loves the hunting experience. She says she also tried to play netball for a couple of years but found it was just easier to get in the truck and go hunting with the rest of thefamily.

“Nothing still beats the thrill of jumping a large gorse fence – especially if you

aren’t exactly sure what is on thelandingside!”

Now all three daughters have children of their own, and all five grandchildren enjoy taking part in the hunt with their parents and grandfather, Dave.

“We are exceedingly lucky to be able to have three generations all out hunting,” says Bindy. Her son Archie ArchieArchie Archie (9) loves being with Grandad, especially helping with the hounds. “Most hunt mornings, he will be down with Dad loading the hounds ready for each hunt and helping kennel them at the end of a great day’s hunting. Heenjoysthehoundworkouts at thestart oftheseason.”

Celebrating Dave’s 50th-year milestone was a special opportunity for his family. All of Dave’s grandchildren, Archie ArchieArchie Archie, Amelia Amelia Amelia Amelia (5), Ava AvaAva Ava (9), Oscar Oscar (5) and Charlotte and Charlotte and and (6), took part in the guard of honour when he rode in and they all rode out as Dave was accompanied by bagpipes at theendof thehunt.

DaveFerrimanwithhisthreedaughters,Maree,BindyandAnn andhisgrandchildren,Oscar(5),Archie(9), Charlotte(6),Ava(9)andAmelia(5). Photocredit:MichelleTuck.

ELECTED FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton Sam Broughton Broughton Broughton was voted in as the new president for Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) at this year’sAGMinChristchurch.

Seventy-five LGNZmember councils votedin the election. Sam has been elected for a three-year termwithVicePresident,HuttCityCouncilMayor CampbellBarry CampbellBarry CampbellBarry CampbellBarry.

“I'm really looking forward to supporting councils across Aotearoa to be the best we can be’” says Sam, “I am grateful to my fellow mayors andchairs of councils for electingme to the role. The conscious decision by councils to develop a consensus position or consensus positions shows that local government wants to takeownershipofitsownfuture.”

SAFETY A CONCERN FOR NATIONAL

Around 400 people from acrossthedistrictcametohear

Chris Luxon’s Chris Luxon’s Chris Chris vision for the future of New Zealand and National’s top priorities if we can form a government in October.

Selwyn was typically a rural electorate but now has the fastest growing economy, population, and diversity in New Zealand. Growth pressures are being felt across the district which is why I’ve worked hard over the past three years to advocate to the government for investment in critical areas like telecommunications, schools and roading infrastructure –unfortunate, with mixed results fromLabour.

Chris Luxon and the National party, however, is aware of the value and potential of the Selwyn district and the importance of providing supporttoourregion.

Many of the issues Selwyn faces are similar to those

impacting other regions across the country, namely, the costof-living crisis, law and order, our education system and healthcare. It is our absolute focus to repair and restore what once was a safe, cohesive, and prosperous New Zealand.

Safety has been a significant concern amongst people in the Selwyn district, with ramraids, burglary and theft on the increase. Crime rates have increased significantly since Labourtookofficein2018.

Nationaliscommittedto restoringindividual responsibility,having consequencesforperpetrators ofcrime,andrestoringpolice confidence.

Our kids have had a troubling time attending school for the past five years. We believekiwi kids deserve a world class education so that they can havethefreedomstothrive.As seen with our teaching the

basics brilliantly policy, we know that simple structure is the best way forward for our kids to address declining achievement and attendance rates.

As everyone who attended the meeting will have heard, Christopher Luxon is clearly focused on these issues that impact Kiwi’s the most. His primary objective is to restore the economy so that we can provide amazing health and education services, and so families can feel safe in their communities.

Nicola Grigg, MP for Selwyn.

NicolaGriggwithChrisLuxtonatapublicmeetingheldin Rollestonrecently.

SamBroughton,MayorofSelwynandnewly appointedLGNZPresidentwithVicePresident CampbellBarry.

The Malvern Game Hunters Club (MGHC) in conjunc&on with Alpine Builds and Hawkins River Spreading held their 30th annual hun&ng compe&&on last weekend.

Approximately 260 hunters, an increase from the last few years, bagged a good number of large, impressive animals for the weigh-in on Sunday at the Coalgate Tavern, which saw people from all over the South Island a7ending.

Weights were similar in the boar sec&on (same average weight as last year) compared to last year. The red stag weight was up by 16kg from previous but slightly down in the fallow stag. The top three Tahr all weighed more than last year’s winner and the chamois sec&on was also heavier.

The Douglas Scores were all increased this year with Tusks up from 7 6/8 to86/8 and Red Stags up to a whopping 3462/8 (last year was 2357/8).

The judge’s choice overall prize went to Sam Johnson, a keen young hunter and no doubt a future hun&ng and fishing guide, who weighed in an impressive chamois, also winning both the weight and Douglas Score sec&ons.

The pig carrying sec&on saw a great number of keen par&cipants over all sec&ons this year, which was fantas&c.

Ben Moore was awarded the Mark Ranui Memorial Trophy for the biggest boar weighed in by a MGHC member.

“The commi7ee would like to thank Steve and Ann Joy of Coalgate Tavern for their support,” says MGHC President Jarrad Simpson, “as well as all our sponsors who donated a ra@ of wonderful prizes, helping to make this one of the best hun&ng compe&&ons around. The weather for the weekend was brilliant and it was great to see a large number a7end and support the weigh-in and prizegiving. Planning will start soon for next year’s event, hope to see you there.”

RESULTS

JUDGESCHOICEOVERALL:

1st SamJohnson-Chamois

MostRabbits/Hare: MostRabbits/Hare: MostRabbits/Hare: MostRabbits/Hare:

1st RegMiller 37

MostPossums: MostPossums:

1st KaneMcKay 35

MostPests: MostPests: MostPests: MostPests:

1st ScottMcIlroy

UNDER16SECTION: UNDER16SECTION:

HeaviestBoar: HeaviestBoar: HeaviestBoar: HeaviestBoar:

1st BraxSimpson 60.5kg

2nd AdenGoodfellow 47.8kg

3rd PiperCambell 44.6kg

HeaviestWallaby: HeaviestWallaby:

1st BodieMarsh 10.4kg

HeaviestHare:

1st QuinnBrown 4.17kg

HeaviestPossum:

1st LukasReed 4.9kg

SpotPrizes: SpotPrizes: SpotPrizes: SpotPrizes: EvaPatterson&JedMcIlroy

PIGCARRYING: PIGCARRYING:

Men’sPigCarrying:

1st TomHazelden 19.80secs

2nd Nate 20.53secs

3rd SeanCambell 23.16secs

Women’sPigCarrying:

1st JystarniaMilward 22.70secs

2nd PaigeHunter 23.34secs

3rd LexieSinclair 24.35secs

U16Carrying:

1st AdenGoodfellow 21.99secs

Rural Fencing: LD Rural Fencing: LD Fencing: LD Fencing: Ray O’Connell

• Garmin Dog Collar sponsored by Garmin Dog Collar sponsored Alpine Builds: Alpine Builds: Kane Winter

• Pulsar Thermal sponsored by Pulsar Thermal sponsored by Advanced Optics: Advanced Craig Brown

• 12 gauge Ranger Shotgun 12 gauge Ranger Shotgun sponsored by Rural Tenancy Ltd: sponsored by Rural Tenancy Ltd: Jesse Houston.

SPONSORS

• Aaklands Chemicals

• Advanced Optics

• Agri Engineering

• Aitken and Co

• Alpine Builds

• Annabel’s Educare & Kindergarten

• Alex Mason Contracting Ltd

• Arrowhead Archery Australasia

• Ashburton Toyota

• B & B Mechanical

• B M Butchery

• Ben Moore Contracting

• Back Country Foods

• Braided River Vets

• Bray Street Engineering

• Bridgestone

• Bromley Home Butchery

• Bush Buck

• B Wright Builders

• C & M Auto Parts

• Chain Protection Services

• Challis Motorcycles

• Christchurch Helicopters

• Clarke Saddlery

• Coalgate Motors

• Coalgate Tavern

• Cochranes of Canterbury

• Curle Contracting

• Cutting Edge Dairies LTD

• Darfield Hotel

• Darfield Seed Cleaning Company

• Ellesmere Transport

• Faast Fitt Rangiora

• Farmlands

• Fill Rural

• Frew’s Transport

• Forest Management

• Glentunnel Garage

• Grenfell Builders Ltd

• Hanlon Plumbing

• Harrison Bloy Plumbing

• Hawkins River Spreading

• Hazlett Livestock

• HEB Construction

• High Country Taxidermy

• Hunting & Fishing NZ

• Ironman 4x4

• JB Construction

• Kaiapoi ITM

• KaiKanui Tavern

• Kimber Rural Fencing

• Kirwee Challenge

• L D Rural Fencing

• Malvern Butchery

• Malvern News

• Methven Tyre & Hire

• Mico Plumbing

• Mighty Mix

• Moore Builders

• Mountain High Clothing

• Ospri

• Outdoor Sports NZ

• Pegasus Bay Auto

• Peter Hansen Drainage

• Peter Munro Commercials

• PGG Wrightson

• Pineacres Restaurant

• Possum People

• Pulsar

• Rayonier

• Ridgeline

• Rivers to Rangers

• Repco

• RMS Engineering & Mechanical Services

• Rose & Thistle Papanui

• Rosiez Collision Repairs

• Rural Plumbing Services Ltd

• Rural Tenancy Ltd

• Sean Ellis

• Shearer Homekill Ltd

• Silverline

• Steve Dockerill (Wheeler Motors)

• Springfield Service Centre

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Rabbits

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President Jarrad Simpson presents Sam Johnson the prize for winning the Overall Judge’s Choice.

Aden Goodfellow won the Dogbox sponsored by Silverline.

Ben Moore was awarded the Mark Ranui Memorial Trophy for the biggest boar weighed-in by a Malvern Game Hunters Club member.

Follow Malvern Game Hunters Club Inc to view more photos of the prizegiving.

MCB JULY MEETING

The Community Board’s monthly meeting held at Darfield Library on Monday, July 24 was, as always, a robust meeting trying to meet theneedsoftheMalvernWard.

With the presentation out of the way, the floor was open to the public. As with all meetings, the Board does ask that if you are going to ask it a question, to let them know in advance so they can have the correct member of the Council there to respond with the accurateanswers.

Questions came from the Darfield Residents Association (DRA) and were on chlorination, always a hot topic.

Questions were responded to, and the DRA will get a full writtenreply. The Board would like to reiterate that the Council did not decide to chlorinate the water, instead it was a requirement from the Government through the Water Services Act. The Council has therefore asked for an

exemption and set up Rakaia Huts as a test piece, putting forward an alternative to chlorination to see if Taumata Arowai (the Government’s regulator) accepts this alternative. This would open thewayformorecommunities to consider becoming chlorine free. Sounds great but the alternative does come

The next meeting is on Monday 28 August, 4:30pm Tawera Hall, Springfield.

Darfield Rugby

Entries are now being taken for the FRIENDS

COST:

Wednesday 23rd August 2023

2pm, at the Catholic Centre

Guest speaker: Leanne Davie

Everyone is welcome - come & support your local hospital! Enquiries to Heather Mitchell 318 8458

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to acknowledge We would like to acknowledge We like to acknowledge We like to acknowledge the professionalism and the professionalism kindness extended to my dad extended my dad

Graham Henderson, Graham Henderson, Graham Graham by ALL of the staff at by of staff at Darfield Hospital during his Hospital during recent respite care recent respite care respite respite

FIREWOOD & COAL

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AUTOMOTIVE

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CLEANING

CARPET CARPET CARPET/Window Cleaning. Thorough job, good price, quick drying. Highly recommended. Phone/ text Robert anytime on 0272999599.

CHURCH NOTICES

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DRIVEWAYS

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Will cover all areas

Contact Micky on 021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com FULLY INSURED

MORTGAGE BROKER

ARE ARE you in need of a refinance, first home loan, buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal to suit you. I have 30+ years of lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks toyou.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

WANTING WANTING to rehome Jack Russell. 6 years old. Loves the country life. Please phone 3187290.

SITUATION VACANT

CASUAL Gardener wanted to help us with our garden over the summer. 1.5km from the Darfield Postshop. Please phonePaulon033187353.

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

PAINTING/DECORATING

STORAGE

SECURE OUTDOOR

STORAGE

available in Darfield. Suitable for motorhomes, boats etc. Phone 027 222 1632.

TRADES TRADES

ROOF MAINTENANCE

MOSS MOSS MOSS control, silicone seal (waterproofing), spouting clean& repairs, birdproofing, spider & fly control. Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol) all roof & spoutingtypes incl2 storey work! Call Arthurs Roof & Property Services, 6 days. 03 3472635or0275847980.

ROOF ROOFROOF ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Please phone 033476702

ROOM TO RENT

SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 0274791431or 3183660.

SCRAP METAL

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.

WINDOW REPAIRS

WANTED

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

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WINDOW TINTING

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WINDOW REPAIRS

TRADES

Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

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

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 0274393926or3490150.

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

RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES LTD

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

E: simon@rpsltd.co.nz

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

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed. on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

His wife returned from the morning shopping expedition and called her husband into the room from the garden.

"Frederick," she said heavily, "When you came home last night you told me you had been to the Grand Hotel with Mr. Wilson. I just met Mrs. Wilson, and she said you were both at the Trocadero. Why did you lie to me like that?"

Hubby groaned. "When I came home last night I couldn't say 'Trocadero.'"