INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2 Amazing Experience at WOW 2 Hororata Parish Spring Fair 3 Hydro Slide for Darfield Pool 3 New Look for Darfield Café 4 Waimak Gorge Bridge Local Compete in World Jetboat 5 Marathon 6 Malvern Principals Visit China 7 Black-Tie Event To Help Friend Darfield Gun Club 8 Malvern Rifle Club 8 New Map for Roadside Stalls 9 Give Golf A Go 9 Dry Spells Forecast 10 Stay Vigilant This Summer 10 Dance Success on the West 11 Coast Nationwide Academy Selection 11 Letter to the Editor 12 Sheffield Garden Club 12 Nourish Update 12 12 Save The Date 12-13 Public Notices 13-15 Classifieds 13 Golf Results 15-16 Trades 16 Email Column
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There are plenty of works of art to be seen and enjoyed at this year’s Darfield Artweek 2023 with 381 artworks on display. This year’s artwork was judged by Diane Swain of Christchurch and the exhibition officially opened last Friday by Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton to a gathering of artists, sponsors, and invited guests alongside the voluntary Artweek committee. This year’s Malvern Community Arts Council Premier Award was awarded to Daniel Summers of View Hill for his beautifully carved and conceived sculpture, ‘Flight’. Daniel’s inspiration for his ‘angel’s wing’ is his love of birds and capturing movement in rock. A sculpture artist of 30 years, whose family was recovering from the flu, Daniel says, “I was overwhelmed, absolutely stoked. It couldn’t have come at a better time.” He used serpentine, a material similar to greenstone, for his award winning sculpture. The serpentine came from the Kelly Range behind Jackson’s Hotel and was originally mined by two German brothers. The youth section, now in its
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Daniel Summers with his Premier Award-winning stone sculpture, ‘Flight’. third year, continues to grow. The section is split into two age groups with awards presented to Libby Henderson and Taylor Wyatt in the 10-14 age group, and Nami Kelly and Maiah Henderson in the 15-18 age group. The display of works has undergone a welcome transformation this year - a fresh white background, with thanks going to David
Waterman and his army of volunteers sourcing materials, prepping and re-coating the screens. Malvern Community Arts Council administrator Katrina Ellis says, “We encourage you to vote for People’s Choice, the top 10 will be invited to exhibit at Te Huanui in 2024 for the ‘Ultimate People’s Choice’”. The Darfield Artweek 2023
Committee wish to thank their sponsors and donors for their support in making the annual community exhibition happen each year. Darfield Artweek is open 10am - 4pm daily, Sunday, October 15 is the final day. Entry is free and families are welcome. A full list of awards is available at malvernarts.org/artweek.
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE Joanne Smith is still buzzing after taking part as a finalist in this year’s 2023 World of Wearable Art Show (WOW). This was the first time Joanne’s entry was selected and her creation ‘Guirlande de Ballons’ meaning balloon garland was a dedication to her late father who had balloons for every occasion - even Christmas. The universal language of balloons being a ‘celebration’ is a tribute to her father. Joanne says, “It was an honour and a privilege to be selected as a Finalist for World of Wearable Art, an Iconic New Zealand show celebrating its 36th year. It was an exciting journey to Wellington to take part in WOW’s opening night, designers’ day, and awards night with her family, who went along to support Joanne. There were many highlights such as “waking up and seeing a clip on Breakfast TV One on Saturday September 23, showing my bizarre bra on the catwalk”. Joanne wants the success of her hobby to inspire other people. “We all create something whether it be with our family, cooking a nice meal, a sport, an interest, in our work, or who we are as a person. And if you have never been to this show, pop it on your list, it’s New Zealand's largest theatrical spectacle.” For Joanne, this year’s acceptance into the prestigious event could be just the beginning.
HORORATA SPRING FAIR - GOOD OL’ FASHION FAMILY FUN The Hororata Parish Fair will be one of the biggest free annual markets in Selwyn this Spring! With over 60 market stalls offering a huge variety of crafts, toys, clothes, candles, soaps, art, flowers, birdbaths, and everything in between! Not to mention the Parish's own stalls such as the white elephant, plants, and produce. The Country Auction will be at 11:30am and there will be some great bargains. Thanks to funding from the Selwyn District Council, there will be free activities like archery and pedalmania, plus the traditional kids’ races. Pony rides and bouncy castles will be there too! Creative Kids is a fun competition for children to enter their creations. This year's theme is 'Pillars of our Community'! Draw your favourite place in the community or build it out of Lego, let your imagination go wild. This year, all proceeds from the Fair will go towards the Parish’s Pastoral Care programme. The Parish has recently employed the Reverend Peg Riley, who is continuing the good work of our former vicar Jenni Carter. Peg is well qualified to carry out this role with decades of experience serving the community as a vicar and hospital and school chaplain. Peg is solely employed to provide pastoral care to the community - she will not be involved in other Church activities or services. Entry to the Fair is FREE! Make sure the Hororata Parish Spring Fair is on your calendar.
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HYDRO SLIDE AT DARFIELD POOL Be ready to make a splash at the newly redeveloped Darfield Pool next month. Come summer, Darfield Pool will be the first swimming pool in Selwyn to be fitted with a three-metre hydro slide. Other additions to keep kids of all ages entertained include a water play area, water bomb platform and toddler splash pool. After receiving feedback from pool visitors and Darfield School, Selwyn District Council began carrying out upgrades to the pool in two stages. The first stage of the $2.4 million redevelopment has now been completed. To give the pool a new, attractive look and feel, upgrades included repainting, new changing rooms, fresh signage, replacement of the fence on Greendale Road and vibrant artwork and landscaping. Council Head of Sport and Recreation, James Richmond says some additional funding
was found to really freshen up the look of the pool, which had not been redeveloped like this for about 20 years. “We really want to make the most of the pool and make sure people have a great experience there. It’s going to be a fun, vibrant space.” The hydro slide, play area and splash pool are currently being worked on in stage two by Armitage Williams and are expected to be finished in time for a reopening to the public on Saturday, November 18. Council Aquatics Operations Manager Nick McConaghty says one of the key drivers for redeveloping the pool was
providing consistent heating for those colder days in summer. This is included in the final upgrade, as well as levelling out the main pool, new filtration, and bleacher seating with improved shade, providing a fantastic visitor experience for years to come. Nick says this was a great opportunity for Darfield to make sure the pool continues to be a place the community is proud of. “We are looking forward to the open day and seeing how much our community enjoys the new upgrades during the warmer months.”
The exciting new concept for Darfield’s upgraded pool and new three-metre hydro slide, a first for Selwyn.
NEW LOOK FOR DARFIELD CAFE After several years of owning The Fat Beagle Cafe and Dalethorpe House Store, Rachel Ferguson is relishing stamping her mark by combining both businesses into the one label of Dalethorpe House. The rebranding, joining her business in Darfield’s beautiful original wooden building with the family’s farm location Dalethorpe, is a transition that Rachel has been aiming for, and she is excited that it is now all happening. There’ll be the healthy counter food and fresh in-house baking with a range of salads, quiches, cakes, and slices including gluten and dairy free options that locals love. Along with this, there is now a further emphasis on what is seasonally available and locally sourced. This will include, wherever possible, produce from the Dalethorpe family farm. There will be a return to some good old basics too, like mince on toast. The business is now licensed, with a selected wine and beer menu. It is still a lovely casual cafe atmosphere, but you will be impressed with what is now created in our kitchen. Talk to Rachel about Dalethorpe
House as an ideal venue for your private functions. Upstairs, bearing the same stamp of quality and sustainability, is a wonderful selection of gifts and clothing. Rachel prides herself in choosing brands and pieces you’ll love and can mix and match season after season. Books, baby clothes and gifts, kitchen utensils - beautiful, curated items to uplift your home - Dalethorpe House is your one-stop shop for yourself and your Christmas
gifts. So don’t leave the cafe without popping upstairs, you’ll be amazed at the range of products... and it comes with the benefit of shopping locally, which helps us all. To celebrate the fresh approach of Dalethorpe House, Rachel and the cafe team are inviting the community to a celebratory gathering on Thursday, October 19 at 7pm. Pop in to view the changes, test the drinks menu and enjoy a complimentary grazing platter.
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NEW DECK FOR WAIMAKARIRI GORGE BRIDGE Delays have irked locals from both sides of the Waimakariri Gorge as shortterm, temporary repairs on the bridge ensure it can stay open while a longer-term option is being explored jointly by Selwyn and Waimakariri District Councils. The Selwyn District Council states that a new surface will be installed on the Waimakariri Gorge Bridge as a long-term upgrade to the bridge. The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge is jointly owned by the Waimakariri and Selwyn District Councils. Selwyn District Council is responsible for the day-to-day inspections and maintenance of the bridge, and Waka Kotahi also contributes funding to maintain and repair the bridge. Recently short-term maintenance has been carried out including repairing potholes on the bridge deck surface, installing metal plates where the timber deck is wearing and tightening the hold down bolts. These are short term repairs to make sure the bridge remains open to all
vehicles. An assessment of the bridge has been taken to get a better understanding of the level of work required to repair the structure. The good news is that the main structure of the bridge is sound. However, a new replacement deck is required. The intention is to replace the bridge deck in the first half of 2024. The Councils are working together to confirm the design requirements for the new deck and to secure funding required from Waka Kotahi. Both Councils have planned for these repair costs in this financial year’s budgets. The next steps are to design and
cost the replacement deck, which should be completed in November; the work will then go out to tender for construction. It’s anticipated that a contractor will be appointed in early 2024 and the deck replacement work will be carried out around midFebruary to April next year. In the interim, their will be additional signs, road markings and speed humps in place to help reduce speeds over the bridge. We will also continue to complete temporary repairs as and when required. Please check the Council’s websites and Facebook pages for more information.
A new deck is planned for the Waimak Gorge Bridge in 2024.
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LOCALS COMPETE IN WORLD JETBOAT MARATHON This year’s 2023 UIM NZ World Jet Boat Marathon will see local Malvern jet boat racing teams competing over seven days on six rivers, covering over 1000km of racing. Darfield contractor Wayne Boyes aka 'Brickie' is known as the entertainer in the field. His wicked sense of humour and ability to turn even the worst incident into a memorable moment makes him a valuable competitor! Wayne’s team is called Rockstar Racing (Boat 726) and his navigator this year is Callum McKenzie. Wayne is competing in the A Class (Normally aspirated engines up to 454ci). Rick Johnson and navigator Brent Davis, from Springfield, (boat 63) are competing in the FX Class (Formula Class Chev ZZ4 (350ci). Rick is making a comeback this year after competing in the World Marathon in 2013 and semiretiring in 2015. Johnny Sharp, also from Darfield, has step-out of the drivers seat for this event, instead navigating for Christchurch driver Lee Harrison (boat 979) in the Unlimited section (normally Aspirated Engines over 454ci including Gas Turbines). The competition includes four overseas entries, two from Canada and two from America. This year, the world class
Wayne Boyes (Brick) on the Waimakariri River during the 2023 Stuart Blanchard Memorial Race.
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event is also a Cameron Moore Memorial dedicated to Cameron Moore who died in a jet boat crash while racing on the Clutha River in 2019. The event starts on Saturday, October 14 in Cromwell with a boat show, registration, and tech inspection, and continues up the South Island finishing with prizegiving in Christchurch on Sunday, October 22, 2023. RACING SCHEDULE: Sunday 15th October Kawarau River Seeding Time Trial - Queenstown. Monday 16th October Dart River - Glenorchy, Central Otago Tuesday 17th October Matukituki River - Wanaka Wednesday 18th October Waitaki River - Glenavy Thursday 19th October Lay Day Friday 20th October Rakaia River - Rakaia. • Upstream racing starts at 9am from Rakaia Lagoon Ramp and covers approx 85km to the Rakaia Gorge Bridge.
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PRINCIPALS VISIT CHINA Exploring the legacy of Rewi Alley, who was born in Springfield and whose 60 years in China made him a revered citizen as he established schools and cooperatives for the rural poor, took a group of local principals on an adventure of discovery. For two weeks, five Malvern primary school principals, along with Darfield High School’s principal and international director travelled in China to learn more about Chinese culture and establish ‘sister school’ relationships. They were joined by five principals of high schools and area schools from Christchurch and Dunedin. In Gansu province, in northwest China, the delegation visited schools in Shandan and Lanzhou, including the Shandan Bailie Vocational College, which has had a sister school relationship with Darfield High School for nearly 26 years. At Shandan Bailie, Darfield High School principal Andy England presented principal Peng with a traditional Maori weapon called a tewhatewha. It signifies the joining of our two peoples with one face of the weapon being ours and the other theirs - it connects earth and sky so that though we be far apart we are joined together - a sentiment worthy of Rewi Alley.
The Malvern primary schools are working towards relationships with primary schools in Shandan, some of which have student populations of 3000. The group visited Qingquan School where Darfield Primary School principal Meredith Devonald was able to connect with students and teachers, who had especially come into school on Saturday to meet the group. Principals of Sheffield, Greendale, Windwhistle, and Springfield all meet their partner schools at a function at Shandan Number 1 Middle School. The delegation laid wreaths at Rewi Alley and George Hoggs Mausoleum in Shandan and saw several impressive museums devoted to Rewi Alley. In the newly renovated library Springfield Principal, Keri Steele, found a booklet about the opening of the Rewi Alley Memorial Park almost 26 years ago. The delegation came to understand the huge input Rewi Alley made in China and that he is still a revered person. For delegation leader, Allison Rosanowski, it was gratifying to observe the way the delegation was welcomed wherever they travelled. School visits were memorable as the group observed students in craft, paper cutting, library, reading, calligraphy, group problem solving and reporting, science experiments plus sport.
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BLACK-TIE TO HELP A FRIEND Incorrect treatment for breast cancer has meant Selwyn midwife and solo mum Kirsty O'Connell has now been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given just months to live. Her close friend Bridget Carter says, “Kirsty had breast cancer two years ago, and was treated at the time with the wrong chemotherapy. After removal of the tumour and radiation, we thought she had beaten it, being told that she was in remission.” However, Kirsty found a lump in mid-August this year and, after a biopsy, found that the cancer had not only returned, but had also spread to her lungs, sternum, spine, brain, neck, lymph nodes, and to the original breast tumour site again.
Bridget says Kirsty, who originally comes from the West Coast and resides in Rolleston, is well known in the Selwyn district having performed many home births in the area. To help Kirsty and her family, Bridget and a few others have got together to organise a Black-Tie event to raise funds to go towards treatment that will hopefully give Kirsty additional precious time and memories with her daughters aged 9 and 11 years. “Kirsty has fit a lot into her life thus far, but at 42 years of age, she really should have much more living to do. She has brought many precious lives into this world, it’s just so unfair that she might lose her own,” Bridget says. “She is the most giving and loving person. An amazing mother,
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DARFIELD GUN CLUB This year’s Waimak 100 was held on the first of the month and mother nature sent us a gusty nor-wester to contend with. There was not a lot of red on the scoreboard, especially once the cloud added to the difficulty. Forty-eight shooters in total and just three possibles in the first 25. The middle 50 only produced two possibles in A grade by Heath Smith and Ben Rosewarne and a four-way shoot-off for third while B and C grades were sorted off the gun. Heath emerged the winner with Ben second and Phil Lilley outshot the others to take third. On to the last of the day and another four possibles. Another shoot-off required with four shooters on
97/100. Ben Rosewarne took HOA and the Waimak Trophy closely followed by ‘Mr Smooth’ Dave Folley. B grade was won by Shane Dwyer with 95/100, and A J Seymour rounded out the winners with 88 in the C grade. To finish the day, the Twin Rivers Trophy with the Rakaia and Waimak 100’s combined, A J was clearly the C grade winner with a score of 175/200, Aaron Clifford backed up his 96 from Mead TePirita, with a 94 to end up with 190 for the two events. The trophy required a shoot-off between Mike Sime and Peter Smrekar with Mike emerging the winner. This year brings an end to the generous sponsorship of
Waimak Grade Winners; Dave Folley, Shane Dwyer, AJ Seymour with valued sponsor and Club member Eddie Hurst.
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Eddie and Jean Hurst - their commitment to the Club in relation to this event has been much appreciated. Eddie has been a very valuable club member and his name has featured on most of the club’s trophies and as a member of the club’s shooting teams for various events over the years, often at short notice. The Club has been very privileged to have had these sponsors and club members over such a long period. Many thanks to those on afternoon tea duty and to the Darfield High Shooting team for running the BBQ. Bevan Brown, Publicity Officer, Darfield Gun Club. Results: Waimak 100. HOA: Ben Rosewarne 97/100 A Grade: D Folley 97 B Grade: S Dwyer 95 C Grade: A J Seymour 88 Twin Rivers Trophy HOA: Mike Sime 195/200 A: Grade P Smrekar 195 B Grade: A Clifford 190 C Grade: A J Seymour 175 50 Target Trophy A Grade: 1st H Smith 50, 2nd B Rosewarne 50, P Lilley 49 B Grade: 1st A Clifford 48, 2nd S Dwyer 47, 3rd F Burgess 46 C Grade: 1st A J Seymour 46, 2nd J Smith 42, 3rd R Digby 38
Opening Day 2023/24 Season October 7, 2023
It was a damp drizzly day for the opening day of the 2023/24 Malvern Rifle Club season. Cool and wet with the drizzle increasing during the afternoon. A small group of shooters had arrived for opening day with the course of fire scheduled to be 10 counting shots at 300, 500 & 600 yards. Given the conditions it was agreed to start at 300 yards and then decide whether to move to 500 yards or stay at 300 yards. Some shooters didn’t want some or all of their scores recorded as they were testing, others decided not to shoot instead helping the run the club day. Some only shot once. After the first 300 yard shoot the decision was made to stay at 300 yards for a second round of shooting as conditions weren’t improving. Andre, Allan and Chris started their season strongly with
possibles score on their first round of shooting with Andre and Allan also shooting possibles in the second round. A fine start to the season. Next week: 10 counting shots at 800 & 900 yards. Mark Alexander. 7th October 2023 Season Opening Day Class TR A A Du Toit A White C Kershaw T Webb TR B B Brown FTR
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NEW MAP FOR ROADSIDE STALLS An exciting new initiative has just been launched and is about hit Selwyn by storm. Passmebuy is the brainchild of Weedons local Alex McGrath and the website has just gone live. The idea of Passmebuy came about when Alex thought it would be handy if there was one source that offered information and locations of roadside stalls, mobile shops, coffee vans, etc., that was easy to access. “Running a horse poo stall myself over the years, and while it’s always been steady, I have friends who sell so much more because they’re on busier roads,” Alex says. She asked herself how she could make her stall as ‘visible’ as the ones on busy roads? Her answer was to create a map. Alex says, “Being able to shop for local produce and goods is great for the health of our communities, the health of our bank balance and that of the person we buy from, and the planet by supporting shorter
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produce. In the meantime, Alex is focussing on building up the numbers of locations on the map and has offered people with roadside stalls to list their stall free of charge until November 20 (thereafter it will be $2 a week). “It is absolutely critical to its success for buyers and sellers, that the map is busy and bustling.” For more information, visit: www.passmebuy.co.nz/en.
GIVE GOLF A GO The She Loves Golf season has just teed off at 6pm on Tues evenings at the Hororata Golf Course. The weekly sessions encourage women and girls to have a go at playing golf, meet new people and receive group lessons to improve their swing and ability to hit the ball. Organiser Steph Kimber says, “No pressure and no judgement is how we roll at She Loves Golf. The social connection is more important than your ability, or lack thereof, to hit the ball.” There are three coaches who will teach the basics and give lots of encouragement. It
doesn’t matter how good or average you are, the important parts of She Loves Golf, Steph says, are social connections, having fun, exercise, being outdoors in a stunning environment and the excuse to get together with other likeminded and like-ability players. She also says it doesn’t matter if you can’t come weekly, or can’t even start until 2024, She Loves Golf runs throughout the summer months of day light saving. And if you don’t have clubs, that’s not an issue either as they can be supplied. “We also encourage players to come to the course and have a
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It’s official. El Nino has arrived! National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) says, “There’s around a 100% chance of El Niño continuing during October-December and over a 95% chance that it will persist through summer. The pressure pattern, delivering more westerly winds, will likely lead to some prolonged dry spells to the north and east of both islands.” Farmers can now be kept in the loop when it comes to predicting dryness and drought with a new tool developed by NIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Using the latest in artificial intelligence and long-range weather modelling, the free tool provides week-to-week predictions of rainfall, dryness, and potential drought
35 days into the future. The outlook updates daily, capturing the latest changes in the climate system. It also offers long-term forecasts at a much higher spatial resolution than previously available. The launch of the tool comes after official confirmation that the El Niño weather pattern has developed in the Pacific. El Niño events typically come with an increased risk for abnormally dry conditions across many regions of New Zealand, particularly in the north and east. NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll says the new tool is already making a big difference. "This tool enables us to give more frequent and districtlevel predictions of rainfall, dryness, and drought. Providing advanced warning of future dry spells will be invaluable.”
He says a lot of work has gone into making sure that the data is available in a way that works for those who need the tool. "With climate change, the leading cause of increase in drought risk is the temperature-driven increase in atmospheric water demand. This leads to drier soil conditions, water stress for vegetation, and low hydrological flows. Having this new tool on our belt will hopefully help the country be more prepared for and resilient to potential droughts, both now and in the future," Ben says. For more information about the drought forecasting dashboard and to watch the video, visit: www.niwa.co.nz/news/new-tool -revolutionising-droughtforecasts
STAY VIGILANT THIS SUMMER Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to exercise caution and remain vigilant when they’re burning off paddocks and vegetation. Acting Service Delivery Wildfire Manager Rachael Thorp says it’s important to remember that burying embers under dirt may not extinguish the fire, especially in high winds as they can disturb the soil, pick the embers up and carry them in the wind to other ignition sources. “People should also exercise caution when lighting any bonfires or rubbish fires. Check the weather and don’t burn if the conditions are windy or hot.” She says people should not allow an open fire season to make them complacent.
With the forecast for higher Your pets, domestic animals temperatures, reduced rainfall and livestock should be and a windier El Niño weather included in emergency pattern predicted for this planning in the event of a summer, Fire and Emergency fire. The Ministry for Primary is encouraging people living Industries (MPI) leads and in rural and semi-rural areas facilitates the management of to prepare their properties animal welfare policy and by: practice in New Zealand. View their website and checklists to • keeping the grass short, create an emergency plan for particularly around their your pets and livestock. house and other structures Safety Tips: • moving firewood and • For housed animals, other flammable materials maintain a safety well away from their house zone around structures, including regular mowing, • clearing the gutters so hot removing dead trees and embers can’t lodge in clearing brush them • clearing accessways and • Never store damp hay, and making sure rapid address regularly check it between numbers are visible, and 2-7 weeks after baling. • Have a livestock evacuation having a plan of action if plan ready in advance. they are involved in a vegetation fire. For more information, visit: www.checkitsalright.nz.
P: 027 469 7703 E: ellaleecontracting@gmail.com Services include: Ploughing | Direct Drilling | Cultivation
Garet Thomas
Friday 13th October 2023
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SUCCESS ON THE WEST COAST Springfield’s local dance school, Danz Fit, attended the West Coast’s dance competition in the September school holidays. The event attracted students from around the South Island. Seven Danz Fit students took part in the event ranging in age from 8 to 14 and performing routines taught by Danz Fit principal director Leisa Yaxley and dance instructor, Natasha Boon. Leisa says, “The girls have been rehearsing and practicing really hard this year and it was fantastic to see them all dance so well. I couldn't have been prouder of them and the support they showed to each other over the four days of competition. The girls dance different genres including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theatre”. The next competition for the girls will be dancing in the prestigious dance competition held on the Gold Coast. Students had to qualify to compete in the national level competition and Leisa says the girls are all really excited to be attending. “This competition attracts dancers from all over Australia and New Zealand and will be an incredible and positive experience for the girls,” Leisa says. “We have some awesome fundraising events coming up including an auction evening on October 28, where we will auction small and big items as well as a massive meat raffle with entertainment from Sammie Dawson.” “There will also be a Sip and Paint afternoon in Springfield with Vicki Peacock with details in next week’s Malvern News. All funds raised will go towards the girls’ travel and accommodation costs.”
RESULTS: HELANA MACDONALD • Individual Modern 3rd • Musical Theatre 2nd • Individual Lyrical 3rd • Jazz Duo 1st TESSA DALLEY • Individual Modern 1st • Broadway Musical Theatre 16 years Commended • Broadway Musical Theatre 14 years 1st • Individual Lyrical 2nd • Jazz Duo 1st RUBY PEACOCK • Individual Modern 1st • Jazz Championship 2nd • Individual Lyrical 3rd • Broadway Musical Theatre 1st • Lyrical duo 1st • Jazz Duo 1st BELLA YAXLEY • Individual Modern 2nd • Individual Contemporary 2nd • Individual Lyrical 1st • Lyrical Duo 1st • Jazz Duo 1st ISSY LIMBE • Individual Modern 2nd • Individual Lyrical 3rd • Jazz Duo 2nd ZIONE LIMBE • Novice Modern 3rd • Novie Lyrical 2nd ANNABELLE PEACOCK • Individual Modern VHC ALLESANDRA CARROLL-PUDNEY • Jazz duo 2nd DANZ FIT TEAMS • 10 Yrs & Under Jazz Team 1st • 14 Yrs & Under Contemporary
Team 1st • 14 Yrs & Under Jazz Team 2nd • 14 Yrs & Under Lyrical Team
2nd • 14 Yrs & Under Contemporary
Team 2nd • Open Age Entertainment Team
2nd
Danz Fit’s contemporary team, from left: Helana Macdonald, Tessa Dalley, Ruby Peacock and Bella Yaxley.
Bella Yaxley and Tessa Dalley we're also awarded special awards for: BELLA YAXLEY - Aggregate Trophy for Modern Dancer for most points under 12 years. TESSA DALLEY - Aggregate Trophy for Modern Dancer for most points under 14 years and Most promising Lyrical/ Contemporary Dancer.
NATIONWIDE ACADEMY SELECTION
Emy Wilson, a Pony Club Academy recipient, is raising funds to attend a hui being held in Hamilton later this year. Emy Wilson (15), a local Darfield High School student, was recently selected for a nationwide initiative to be part of the inaugural New Zealand Pony Club Association Academy, is excited to take part in the six-month course. The application process was stringent, and detailed. Emy was delighted to have been interviewed and selected as one of 75 applicants chosen from throughout New Zealand, especially as she was one of only two riders from Canterbury. The Pony Club Academy is designed for members who wish to become leaders in their own sport, to open opportunities within the equine industries, locally and globally, and to gain momentum on the athlete performance pathway. The Academy is a blended learning, part time course studying from home, with the help of a mentor, and involves online study, webinars, and face to face hui. Emy is a member of View Hill Pony Club and says she is
grateful for the support and guidance she receives from her club, allowing her to gain enough experience to be accepted onto this programme. She looks forward to sharing all she learns with other pony club riders and encouraging them to apply to the Academy in the future. The hui is being held in Hamilton in December and Emy needs to self-fund her travel and accommodation costs. Emy and the other successful applicant from Canterbury, Evie Eaton, are holding a quiz night at The Rock, in Rolleston on October 30. Teams of 4-6 members are welcome to attend, the cost is $60 per table. To secure a spot please either message or text April Fitzjohn on 027 241 4917 and she will give you the banking details for payment. Emy says “she is grateful for this opportunity and the support she has received so far, especially from her horses who have taught her the most.”
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To the Editor: I recently observed our Emergency Service personal in real life action, as opposed to a training exercise. To each and everyone of those people, working in a timely, professional and unified manner, a very big thank you!
PUBLIC NOTICES
EDITORIAL CORRECTION
PUBLIC NOTICES
We wish to correct the following in last week’s issue regarding the Darfield Garden Club: Most points of the day winner was Georgie Eaves.
Jean McLaren, Darfield.
SHEFFIELD GARDEN CLUB Sheffield Garden Club started its series of spring/summer garden visits in September with a visit to Fairleigh Farm Flowers near Waddington where roses, carnations, alstroemeria and gypsophila are the main flowers grown and sold direct to the public. The group then moved on to nearby Fairview Farm, where the original garden is being revived by owners Gayle Souter-Brown and Chris Brown with new garden structures and
plantings. A lavender field is currently in the planning and Gayle talked about her lasagnestyle of bulb layer planting. The October outing saw the group visit another member’s garden at Toby Hill Farm at Kowai Bush. This garden, belonging to Heather and Trevor Taege, has a spectacular view high above the Waimakariri riverbed. The visit finished with a native bush walk and afternoon tea down by the river at
the farm’s tourist centre. A second outing later this month, a bus trip, will see the intrepid gardeners heading to Ashburton to visit Trotts Garden and Coniston Gardens. Sheffield Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month with regular outing over the summer months - to find out more, phone 021 047 0066 or email sheffieldgardenclubnz@gmail.com.
SPRING SEEDLING SWAP
This Saturday 14th October, 1-3pm, rain or shine Darfield Community Garden, Russell St, Darfield It's time to bring all your excess seedlings to our annual Spring Seedling Swap. This is a fun way to plant your garden for free and learn some tips for a successful season. • •
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Please clearly label each pot and punnet with the veggie or flower type and variety. If you do not have seedlings to share, bring any other pottedup surplus plants from your garden, or bring a contribution for the Community Pantry. Bring a box to take all your seedlings home in.
GARDEN FOCUS FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER:
14 Oct Selwyn Spring Show Ellesmere A & P Showgrounds 14-22 Oct NZ World Jet Boating Marathon 14 Oct 1-3pm Spring Seedling Swap Darfield Community Garden 15 Oct 10am Whitecliffs Spring Fete Whitecliffs Hall 15 Oct 11am Halkett Presbyterian Church Celebrating 150 Years Cnr Halket & McKays Roads 15 Oct 12-3pm Sheffield Book Exchange Sheffield Hall 16 Oct 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline 16-26 Oct 9-2pm Swell Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo & Series Lincoln Event Centre 17 Oct 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 17 Oct 7:30pm Glenroy Collie Club AGM Cookshop Dining Room 18 Oct 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Darfield Library 18 Oct Junior Darfield Touch Rugby commences Darfield Domain 18 Oct 2:30pm Malvern Community Vehicle Trust AGM Darfield Library 19 Oct 7pm Dalethorpe House Rebrand Evening 51 South Terrace, Darfield 19 Oct 3-5:30pm NZ Blood Drive Darfield High School - Hall 19 Oct Nominations close for Malvern Community Board By-Election 19 Oct 7:00pm Darfield Rugby Football Club AGM Darfield Rugby Clubrooms 23 Oct 9:30am Hororata Parish Spring Fair Hororata Domain 24 Oct 7pm Selwyn Rugby Club AGM Glentunnel Domain 25 Oct 7pm Sheffield/Springfield Netball Club AGM St Ambrose Church Hall 27 Oct - 24 Nov Malvern Cricket Smash Play Darfield Domain 31 Oct 7:30pm Malvern Game Hunters Club Coalgate Tavern 1 Nov Food Site Tenders Close - Oxford A&P Assn 3-4 Nov Darfield ITM Fishing Trip Lake Benmore 3 Nov Surplus Equipment Sale 1035 Homebush Road, Darfield 11 Nov Sheffield Country Polo Sheffield Domain 11 Nov Highland Games Hororata Domain 25 Nov Courtney A & P Show Kirwee Showgrounds 1 Dec Black tie event for Kirsty O’Connell 2 Dec 2-5pm Paint and Create Springfield Tawera Town Hall
By the end of November all the spring and summer crops should be planted, and some winter producing crops as well. Sow undercover for planting out after frosts have passed: Cucumbers, zucchini/courgettes, pumpkins, melons, tomatoes, eggplants, capsicums, basil, kumara, and flowers. Plant out into the garden bed all spring seedlings: Brassicas, beetroot, salad, chard, onions, leeks, spinach, parsley, celery, flowers. Direct sow into the garden beds: Carrots, peas, beetroot, onions, lettuce, radish, broad beans, potatoes, rocket, bok choy, spinach, coriander, and green beans (once frosts have passed). Plan this season’s seed saving: Saving seed from strong, healthy plants will give you free food next season and for many years to come. • Mark and stake the plants. Let them bolt to flower and leave them until their seed pods dry or their fruit fully ripen. • Easy crops to save seed from are lettuce, coriander, spinach, bok choy, rocket, radish, carrot, chard, spinach, parsnip, onions, leeks, tomatoes, beans, peas, broad beans, pumpkins, cucumber, capsicum. Plan and plant for next winter: Brussels sprouts and leeks can take up to six months to mature. Sow them under cover now and plant them out before Christmas so you can start harvesting them as winter hits.
SPRING SEEDLING SWAP Saturday 14th October, 1 - 3:00pm | Rain or shine! Darfield Community Garden, Russell St, Darfield ‘Nourish Community Garden - Darfield’ Community Garden meets Mondays 9 - 11am at Almond Park, Darfield.
Friday 13th October 2023 PUBLIC NOTICES
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PUBLIC NOTICES
AGM
Sheffield
7:30 pm Coalgate Tavern
Sheffield Hall
31st Oct 2023
OXFORD A&P ASSOCIATION
FREE BOOK EXCHANGE SUNDAY 15TH OCT 2023 12 - 3pm For the community book exchange!
Annual Show Applications are now invited for Food Tendered, Trade and Art/Craft Sites at our 119th Annual Show, on Easter Saturday 30 March 2024.
FOOD SITE TENDERS CLOSE: WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2023. Application forms are available from: E: secretary@oxfordapshow.co.nz W: oxfordapshow.co.nz
SPRINGFIELD/SHEFFIELD NETBALL CLUB
GOLF RESULTS
GREENDALE GOLF Results 30th September 2023
Russian Roulette Stableford Drawn Partners J Camp + S Lloyd 77 B Hopkins + P Bee 76 B Souness + B Nahkies 60 M Shipley + R Williams 57 E Hawker + R Ford 56 Nearest Pins #3 B Hopkins #7 B Souness #9 R Ford #13 P Bee #17 D Rutter Mens Longest Drive B Hopkins Ladies Longest Drive V Fitzgerald Ladies Longest Putt V Fitzgerald Longest Putt R Williams Twos. D Gibbs D Mckay 9 Hole Competition Stableford J Pascoe 16
HORORATA GOLF Wednesday 25th October 2023
7pm, St Ambrose Church Hall
44 - 46 Railway Terrace East, Sheffield
Enquiries/apologies: Rachael P: 027 613 4716 E: secssnetball@gmail.com
Results 3rd October 2023 Ambrose M. Wright /J. Redfern /N. Penney / J. Smith 60.8 S. Smith /B, Bryant / M. Michael 61.7 H. Youdale /M. Abbott / M. Morten 62.3 Nearest the Pin J. Redfern
WAIMAK GOLF Results 28th September 2023 1st Round Junior Champs 18 HolesL Scott 103 K Bush 107 M Robertson 110 S Farrar Net 73 J Collins Net 70 Nearest to Pin for 2 #4 J Collins Nearest to Pin for 1 #8 N Robertson Nearest to Pin for 2 #11 N Robertson Nearest to Pin for 1 #17 Not struck Longest Putt # 9 L Scott Nett Eagle not struck 9 Holes J Smith 62 B Faulkner 62 Nearest to Pin for 1 8 /17 Not Struck
MALVERN NEWS
DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE Fri 20th October
EDITORIAL 1pm, Monday
ADVERTISING 10am, Tuesday
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Gwennth Anne Heffernan 29/11/43 - 10/07/23 We wish to thank Mary Roberts and her team from Malvern Heath and Community Trust for their care and compassion in Gwen’s final days. Also her local nursing friends when we were lost. Lamb and Haywood’s, Johnathon Cullen and his team for the professional way they handled things and guided us. To her friends who called over the final week, she really appreciated seeing you all. Thank you for all the cards and letters, baking and soups etc and attendance at her funeral. It certainly helped. Please accept our appreciation for the love and help you gave us over this sad time.
Thank you. John, Barry & Emma and Jane. We will remember her.
Howard Richard DODUNSKI, Howie
Passed away suddenly in Darfield on October 5th, aged 71 years. Thank you to all medical team, ambulance and firefighters who fought to save him. A Requiem Mass will be held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday 14th October at 10:00am and will be followed by light refreshments. There will also be an interment at Hastings Cemetery on the 18th at 10 am. ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, AnnMaree 021 215 0981.
AUTOMOTIVE DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 03 318 8113.
CARPET
CELEBRANT Weddings • Namings Renewal of Vows Funerals • Interments
JENNI GIBSON Ph: 03 324 8332 M: 021 723 089 www.newzealandcelebrant.nz
CARPET
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Darfield Life Church
Friday 13th October 2023 CHURCH NOTICES
FOR SALE
SUNDAY 15TH OCT 2023
HOUSE lot of carpet Dark Blue ‘Good Condition’. Can be seen still on floor. Please Phone 027 453 8994
COUNSELLING PROFESSIONAL, confidential service. Not coping, feeling stuck, emotionally harming yourself or another? Seek support, talk about it, discover a way through any challenges you're facing. Free 1/2 hour consult. 10% off in October. Lisa Mills - Qualified Creative Therapist. Please phone 027 814 0785 or visit www.goldentouch.co.nz
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OXFORD
BOARDING
KENNELS 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford
Phone Jude & Bevan Blackmore
03 312 3355 027 288 8724
OPEN 7 DAYS 9am-11am, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Inspection welcome FIREWOOD & COAL
R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Season! Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.
TRY THE HOT MIX! E pos available. All top quality, clean wood.
Ph Rini 027 451 7300
Dry, shed stored, na ve wood and kindling.
DRIVEWAYS
HEGDE TRIMMING
LIFESTYLE BLOCKS
DOGS
BIRCHFIELD Firewood
LIFESTYLE, farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenrock, it’s local and lasts better. Phone Springfield Quarry on 318 4132.
PAINTING/DECORATING
At 10:30am
Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield CHIMNEY CLEANING CARRS Chimney Cleaning. Servicing the Selwyn district. $70 per chimney. Please ph Rodney on 03 324 2999 and leave a message. CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your log-burners flue, check the firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts on coal-ranges, also sweeping any sized open fire. We quote and undertake repairs, flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us on 021 939 113.
PAINTING/DECORATING
Free delivery to Darfield township for orders over 3 cube.
Coal 20kg bags or 500kg bulk bags.
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LOCKSMITH SCRAP METAL LOCKSMITH Selwyn based PAINTING/DECORATING 24hr mobile service, keys UDI Painting & Decorating. For WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap cut and general lock and all painting & decorating Ltd. Buying cars & farm safe maintenance. EFTPOS services! Fully qualified. machinery. Specialising in farm available. Call Locktight Interior & exterior painting & clean-ups. Best prices Rod Security 021 171 8060. plastering. Wallpapering & McQuoid - buyer. Please MORTGAGE BROKER roof painting. Quality phone either 027 695 0480 or Services. Free quotes. Please alternatively 0800 030 712. ARE you in need of a refinance, Ph. Udi Aale 021074 2075. first home loan, buying a new SITUATION VACANT home, investment property or ROOM TO RENT a property development? I DOMESTIC cleaner wanted for deal with all the lenders, and SINGLE lockable rooms in house in West Melton, 3 - 4 I can get you the best deal to Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky hours per week, must be suit you. I have 30+ years of TV. $180pw. Please phone reliable. Tel 027 477 0070. lending experience, and I am 027 479 1431 or 318 3660. local. I can come to you. Alan DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP Lover Loan Market 027 ROOF MAINTENANCE has two positions to fill !! 2516644. I bring the banks Grill cook 38 hrs p/w & to you. MOSS control, silicone seal Front of house 29hrs p/w. (waterproofing), spouting Email CVs to: OFFICE SPACE clean & repairs, bird proofing, dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com spider & fly control. Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol) all roof Looking for domestic help & spouting types incl 2 storey for a busy couple in work! Call Arthurs Roof & Dunsandel.10-20 hrs a week. Property Services, 6 days. 03 Flexible with days and hours 347 2635 or 027 584 7980.
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DARFIELD • • • • • • •
5 Ross Street 1st floor 79sqm open plan office Small kitchenette and toilet Heat pump/air conditioned Fully alarmed Parking.
417 Creyke Rd, Darfield.
Contact: Gerald: 021 340 990 Vivien: 021 340 991
HEGDE TRIMMING
PAINTING/DECORATING
Phone 03 975 4502
‘For all your decorating needs’
Micky Conway
Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on
021 125 1613
conwaydecor@hotmail.com
FULLY INSURED
ROOF & house maintenance. All aspects covered including spouting, mortar, tiles, reroofing, roof painting, moss, mould & silicone sealing. General repairs. Please phone 03 347 6702 or 0210302835.
SITUATION VACANT
for the right person. Tasks would include cooking, cleaning, washing cars, gardening, pet care, firewood, laundry, grocery shopping. Call Dana 0275245796 SITUATION VACANT
Causal Part timer on Broiler Farm We are a top performing free to range broiler farm situated 10 mins south of Darfield. Bird welfare is our top priority along with health and safety. PPEs are supplied. We are looking for that special person to join our happy team of staff and chickens. Will suit re ree or someone looking for fill the hours in the day or school leaver venturing on the agricultural path. Primarily every other weekend and an addi onal day or 2 in the week. Full training will be given on site.
Please email or call us for more informa on Hazel Li lejohn Ph: 021473166 melrosefreerange@gmail.com
Friday 13th October 2023 SITUATION WANTED EXPERIENCED stockman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Please phone 022 574 7805. YOUNG male looking for more work Monday and/or Tuesday. Available for delivery jobs or pick ups for people who don't have a driver's license. Please ph 022 0142 790 or email jackandbridget10@live.com
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www.hunterglass.co.nz TRADES Certified water proofer Wet rooms Splashbacks Floor and wall tiling Free quotes
Give Mark a call on 0277229818 Gibson Tiling is a local business.
WINDOW TINTING
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• 25 years experience Phone David Barnhill • Local qualified builder 027 618 2345 • All types of work undertaken including or a/h 317 9144 additions, alterations, new houses,
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Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance All major brands Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote
P: 021 387 750 E: nigel@malvernair.co.nz
All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing DECORATIVE STAMPED COLOURED EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833
House & Roof Pre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.
Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.
Free Quotes. Ph Mike Richards 03 318 8380 or 021 179 0584
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KITCHENS - new or renovate existing with new doors and bench tops, wardrobes, laundries, vanities made to size. Built-in bookcases and wall units, melamine or timber desks, buffets, tables or any furniture. Great prices and advice. Please phone Lex 027 439 3926 or 349 0150. UPHOLSTERER - Recover lounge suites, dining chairs, squabs etc. Free quotes. Based in Weedons. Please phone 03 980 4979.
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I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As he was walking away, I called after him, "So, what was wrong?" He replied, "It was an ID ten T error." I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, "An, ID ten T error? What's that ... in case I need to fix it again?" The computer guy grinned.... "Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?" "No," I replied. "Write it down," he said, "and I think you'll figure it out." So I wrote out ........ I D 1 0 T I used to like Harold...