Issue 1,108 Friday 20th October 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Safer Speeds in Selwyn

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People’s Choice Winner

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Hororata Highland Games

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Local Trust Supports Youth

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Ginny Nelson Column

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Avoid Dying Intestate

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Spring Fete A Success

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Fire Safety Presentation

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Grown Your Own Plants

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A Slice of History

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Office Sweepstakes

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Country Life - Sheep Milking

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Local Cricket Derby

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Public Notices

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Golf Results

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Save The Date

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Classified

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Trades

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Email Column

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ISSUE 1,108 Friday 20th October 2023

PODIUM GOALS GIVE RESULTS Local skier Poppy Freeman (14) has completed another successful year culminating in being selected for the New Zealand Freeride Team to compete at the World Junior Freeride Championships in Europe in January 2024.

Poppy began the year working on her five-year goals with mentor Jess Hotter. These goals were to step up to the under-18 category in the New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour and to achieve a podium this year, and over the next four years aim to win the overall and the wildcard to World Champs. Following this, she aimed to compete in the qualifiers to gain a spot on the World Tour.

Her ambitious goals saw the determined young skier achieve third place at Treble Cone and another podium finish at the Remarkables. With these placings under her belt, along with ex-local Ruby Hewitt (wild card winner from last year), it was all set to go at their home field at Mt Olympus. However, Poppy sustained an injury at Olympus Club Champs two weeks out from her final competition and was unable to ski until the day before the event. She was realistic about her chances but the determined young skier competed and soon found herself in the number one spot again.

Taking out the overall under18 girls title was an unbelievable achievement and overwhelming for Poppy and her parents Phil and Annabel.

A trip to Europe wasn’t in the plans for this year but with the nature of the sport, it was an opportunity not to be lost.

Poppy hopes to raise the $5000 she needs by running a raffle, working in Akaroa, selling firewood and through her Give a Little page. She will hopefully be able to get a few days on the snow in Europe before she stands on the peak and drops in against the best juniors in the world. To keep on form, Poppy has been attending race training at Porter's to improve her skills, attending freeride camps and started a gym program.

With two of her brothers Henry and Tom previously competing at the Junior Worlds, Will her current manager at Mt Olympus, Phil on the committee, and

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Skiing since she was two, Poppy Freeman (14) has now set her sights on a podium finish in the World Junior Freeride Championships in Europe next year.

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SAFER SPEEDS IN SELWYN The way we set speed limits in Selwyn is changing.

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The Selwyn District Council has released its proposed Speed Management Plan for Selwyn residents to view and have their say.

The Plan is a new, more flexible approach that better acknowledges the local conditions, uses of our roads and the surrounding environment.

It sets the principles of how the Council will decide the speed limits for our local roads and what speeds would need to be changed based on those principles, Council Acting Executive Director

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Property and Infrastructure Murray England says.

“Whether you drive, walk, cycle, or use public transport, everyone deserves to get to where they are going safely.

As our district grows, more people are driving on our roads, taking public transport, and using active modes such as walking and cycling. We want to make it easier for people to move about our region easily and safely in ways that contribute to their health and well-being.”

Although speed is not the only factor in a crash, it determines whether someone is seriously injured or killed.

Rather than looking at speed limit changes on a street-bystreet basis, the speed management plan forms our district's five principles for speed management. These principles guide setting safe speeds in our community and aligns the district’s planning

with Waka Kotahi's State Highways and roads connecting with neighbouring district's roads.

The first focus area will be safe speeds around kura/ schools. The plan proposes to do this by introducing a 30km/h permanent speed limit for most schools in the district in the current financial year, while the remaining schools will have a variable speed limit. The plan also proposes the future lowering of speed limits in high activity areas such as Lincoln township, Foster Park area and Leeston township.

In addition to lower speeds around kura/schools, which will be implemented by June 2024, the Council is seeking feedback to help in shaping our 2024 to 2030 plan. This includes speed reductions on the wider urban, rural, and unsealed roads.

RURAL SPEED LIMIT COULD BE LOWERED With the new Speed Management Plan, rural roads could be lowered to 80km per hour throughout Selwyn to create safer roads in the district.

The Selwyn District Council’s consultation document asks about current vehicle speed safety in Selwyn and whether residents/users want the speeds lowered, and in what timeframe. Speed reductions are offered for urban, rural roads, and unsealed roads.

The plan and an interactive map of proposed speed changes can be viewed at any Selwyn Library and Service Centre or at selwyn.govt.nz/speedmanagement.

Public consultation about the plan is open now.

You can print off the consultation document, fill out the submission and drop it into your local library or to the SDC in Rolleston.

An online feedback form is also available at shorturl.at/ruY03 You have until Friday November 10, 2023 to complete your submission and have your say.

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER

Artist Sean Fietje has a particular love of the Arthur’s Pass area, where he spent many weekends tramping in his youth, and most of his recent paintings are scenes from this area.

A comment from an exhibiting artist that the annual exhibition has become her favourite art show in her calendar says it all about last week’s Darfield Artweek exhibition.

Malvern Community Arts Council (MCAC) co-ordinator Katrina Ellis says of the latest event, “We're really pleased with how the exhibition went this year. The quality and standard of work continues to increase but still allows for emerging artists to begin their exhibiting careers, especially in the youth section, which is attracting more entries each

year”. Katrina also says a big thank you to the army of volunteers, who helped create a hugely successful event again this year.

Darfield Artweek People's Choice for 2023 went to the Malvern Business Award winning oil painting "Upper Waimakariri" by Sean Fietje, with an overwhelming majority of votes.

Sean says he loves painting landscapes from New Zealand and around the world.

“I’ve been making art as long as I can remember and took my first serious landscape commission when I was 24.”

Sean, who lives in Christchurch, has been a teacher for almost 20 years and spent the last eight years of his teaching career teaching art at international schools in South Africa and Hong Kong. While overseas he completed several commissions from around the world. After arriving back in Christchurch mid-2022, Sean has been painting full time and continues to be drawn to landscapes around Canterbury and the South Island.

He says he prefers familiar landscapes with strong light sources and tries to capture the subtle textures and small details, so the viewer not only sees the scene, but also feels it.

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THE HORORATA HIGHLAND GAMES IS CALLING NEW 2023 CHIEFTAIN

Nestled in the Canterbury foothills the tiny Hororata village is again preparing to welcome over 10,000 people to celebrate their Scottish roots. Kilts will swish, bagpipes will cry, cabers will turn and the haggis will be tamed at the 12th Hororata Highland Games to be held Saturday, November 11 2023.

The Hororata Highland Games sees all the traditional Scottish competitions take place over one massive day at the Hororata Domain. The festival hosts New Zealand’s biggest one day Highland dancing competition, top level pipe bands, solo pipers and drummers, Tug O’ War teams and of course the strong men and women competing in the Heavy events. The Junior Warriors sees primary school aged children competing in light versions of the Heavy events while the Kilted Mile provides an opportunity for the fleet footed to gain a coveted Hororata Highland Games trophy.

Visitors don’t have to just sit

on the side lines, they can have a go at tossing cabers, hurling haggis, eating pies, Tug O’ War, running a Kilted Mile or donning on the tartan for the best dressed lad and lassie. New for 2023, there will be a massed Scottish C o u nt r y D a n ce wh e r e everyone can join in. This dance has been especially choregraphed for Hororata and a video will be released closer to the event so people can learn it.

Once people get through the gates there are heaps of free activities to have a go at, no matter your age. Families often say it is the one event everyone right from grandparents to toddlers and even teenagers can enjoy together. There are also m u si c a l p e r f o rm a n c e s , Scottish story time and have-a -go bagpipes in amongst a huge range of quality market stalls as well as over 30 food trucks. Don’t miss the haggis burgers or black pudding.

All profits from the event are invested back into the community.

Founding committee member Colin Forsyth returns from nine years in Scotland to become the 12th Hororata Highland Games Chieftain.

In 2010, the rural district surrounding Hororata was brainstorming how to rebuild following the Canterbury earthquakes, not just their homes, church, hall, and pub but their community.

Tish Ballagh, a Hororata Highland Games founding committee member, says, “We knew we needed something more than a bake sale; we needed something enduring which would bring people to Hororata and put our district on the map”.

“Most of us knew nothing about running a Scottish Highland Games, but some community members did.

One of them was Colin Forsyth. We are excited to have Colin Forsyth him back with us at Hororata this year as Chieftain.”

Hailing from Stirling in Scotland, Colin has been involved in Highland Dancing and Pipe Bands all his life, having grown up around the Scottish Games circuit following his father, President of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing and World Champion Billy Forsyth.

When asked to help found the Hororata Highland Games, Colin brought his 50 years of experience to ensure that the Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing and Heavy events were authentic.

“As a Scotsman who grew up involved in Highland Games, to be asked to be Chieftain is a huge honour,” says Colin. “We were a passionate group who founded the Games, and everyone contributed greatly to get it off the ground. It is still run by volunteers, many who have been there from the start, and I am excited to see how the event has evolved in the past nine years.”

This year, Colin has returned to New Zealand to take up a technical director position with Davis Ogilvie and Partners in Christchurch. His family will follow in 2024.

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LOCAL TRUST SUPPORTS YOUTH The Malvern Youth Trust (MYT) is a charitable trust formed in 2000 with the purpose of promoting the welfare of youth in the Malvern area. The Trust works mainly with students at Darfield High School (DHS) but now extends to students who attend primary schools which contribute students to DHS. Currently there are seven members on the Trust and two student representatives. In previous years, the MYT offered two Leadership Awards to students at DHS, each valued at $2000, towards the cost of attending a 10-day sailing adventure on the Spirit of New Zealand. The students had to raise extra money to get to Auckland to board the ship and for any other expenses incurred. This experience is now out of reach for many students and their families, so in 2023 the Trust found another company who could offer a leadership course closer to home and less expensive.

MYT chair Alan Blackburn says, “The Boyle River Lodge was able to provide just what we wanted, a five-day leadership course in early

December. This year, 10 students from Year 11 and 12 applied and were interviewed.

Three students were awarded $1000, which covers the course fees, travel to and from Boyle River, and some money towards clothing or equipment they may need to attend the course.”

The recipients each receive a trophy at the DHS senior prizegiving. Previously there were two trophies but now three awards are being given so a new trophy was made by Darfield Menzshed. The third trophy was made from the old finial from the lychgate at Darfield's Trinity Church.

“The finial is a small spire, which once sat on the top of the lychgate. This is seen as a brilliant repurposing of a very old piece of local history.”

The finial is over 100 years old.

In past years the Trust, in cooperation with the DHS, organised a 'Wellness Summit', which aimed to address some of the serious problems that students now face in mental health, physical health, emotional wellbeing, etc. It is hoped this event will continue in 2024.

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NEW WORLD OF PROGRESS I have been contemplating our brave new world of ‘progress’.

We have very limited cell phone coverage where we live – not in the back blocks as that would suggest, but 22k from Christchurch CBD. Our provider of communications assured me that as they were abandoning the antiquated copper lines, we would be able to still have our landline via internet.

However, the great progress

with fibre broadband does not pass our property and neither will it, I was told, in the next decade. Don’t worry, they said – just use your cell phone! No one worries about a land line anymore! Oh, that’s right, you don’t have cell phone coverage. That may be a problem, have you talked with our solutions team? No, my cell phone went flat waiting to talk with a real person. Progress?

The internet is the great progressive tool of the future, and the scammers know this.

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AVOID DYING INTESTATE Recent research has indicated approximately 65% of New Zealanders do not have a will, and as September was ‘Wills’ month, we thought we’d remind you of the consequences of dying without a will, also known as dying intestate.

When someone dies without a valid will, the distribution of their assets is determined by the laws of intestacy, as set out in the Administration Act 1969. Intestacy rules allocate the deceased's estate among their family members in a specific hierarchy. Generally, the spouse, civil or de-facto partner and children are given precedence. If there is no spouse or children, the estate may be distributed to parents,

siblings, or more distant relatives. These rules might not align with your personal wishes and could potentially lead to conflict among family members.

The estate administration pr o cess fo r intest ate succession is likely to be more time-consuming and complex than distributing assets according to a valid will. To avoid the complications associated with dying intestate, it's crucial to create a legally valid will. This document helps ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimizes the potential for family disputes, and provides a smoother transition for your loved ones during an already

difficult time.

A will may also include your preference for burial/ cremation. This can help to reduce the stress for loved ones allowing them to honour you in the way you wish to be honoured.

Seeking legal advice when creating a will (or checking if your existing Will is still valid e.g., on marriage or separation) helps ensure its validity and accuracy. Taking this step will provide you with the peace of mind that your loved ones will be provided for in the way you intend.

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SPRING FETE A SUCCESS The Whitecliffs Spring Fete went ahead despite variable spring weather last Sunday.

Spokesperson Rosemary Tonkin says that despite the wet weather, the fundraiser was a fun and successful day.

“We had lots of hot drinks and food plus tuneful, live music from Richard to warm people up while raising funds

for the restoration of the Whitecliffs Community Hall.”

Plenty of plant seedlings were sold and the baking and white elephant stalls were popular as were the local product stalls.

“A very happy local Whitecliffs’ couple won the Great Train Journeys raffle prize,” says Rosemary.

Locals enjoy a social Sunday morning at the Whitecliffs Spring Fete.

“Thanks to the organizing committee - Jill, Sue, Colin, Jodie, Adra and Rosemary and to those who baked and donated goods, plus all our Whitecliffs’ helpers to make this event a success.”

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FIRE SAFETY PRESENTATION FMG and Fire Emergency NZ are pleased to invite the local community to a Rural Fire Safety presentation. With the fire season approaching, and the confirmed El Niño summer weather pattern forecast to bring warmer dryer and windier conditions, it is crucial for rural residents to be well-prepared and informed about potential fire hazards.

FMG and Fire Emergency NZ are committed to promoting fire safety and protecting rural communities. By attending this Rural Fire Safety presentation, you will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that can help safeguard your family, property, and livestock.

The presentation will be an interactive discussion, allowing attendees to engage with experts from Civil Defence, NZ Police, and

Animal Control. Whether you have a farm, commercial business, live in the rural community, or simply want to learn more about fire safety, this event is open to all interested.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and take proactive steps towards fire prevention and preparedness. Mark your calendars for Tuesday October 24 and join us from 6.30pm at the Darfield Rugby Club for an informative and engaging evening.

A light supper and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to RSVP@fmg.co.nz, indicating your attendance and any dietary requirements.

For more information, please contact Donna Murray at Donna.murray@fmg.co.nz.

FMG and Fire Emergency NZ’s Rural Fire Safety presentation will help ensure a safe and secure fire season for the community.

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GROW YOUR OWN PLANTS National Gardening Week runs is mature enough to grow 5. Use sunny walls to grow from 16-23 October and this on its own. tomatoes. Plant seeds in year the national event is 3. Short on space, start a bag polybags and hang lengths shining a light on the benefits garden. Black soft plastic of stretchy cotton plant ties of gr owing your own polybags can be placed from cup hooks under the vegetables. If you’ve got anywhere, are inexpensive eaves. You can spiral wrap space in your garden, then and are an economical it around the main stems to growing your own vegetables option to replace rigid and hang up the plant, then will help save money, promote heavier pots when growing gradually train it to full healthier eating, and foster a vegies and herbs. Use height. Even a tomato plant greater connection with bigger sized bags as heavily laden with fruit will nature. smaller bags dry out faster hang quite comfortably from Here are some gardening in hot weather. stretchy plant ties. hacks from Yates to help get 4. Attract insect pollinators 6. Join a garden club or you started and saving $$$. with colourful flowers. The community garden. Learn 1. Make mini greenhouses. more bees and butterflies everything you need to Clear plastic sushi or salad you have visiting your know from the pros. ‘clamshell’ containers are vegies, the better your ideal for getting seeds harvest will be. started. Just poke a few vent holes in the lid, fill the bottom half with seed raising mix and sow your seeds. Add a little bit of water, close the lid, and place the container in a sunny spot.

2. Protect seedlings from frost Use 2L soft drink bottles—take off the lid, cut off the bottom and push the bottle down over the seedling, into the soil.

When the seedling, is ready to face the elements remove the bottle during Join the growing movement of people growing their own the day and pop it back on vegetables and living off their land. overnight, until the seedling

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The Darfield Abattoir

by John Creamer.

In 1913, the Cridge family local butchers bought a 30acre [12-Hectare] block of clear land that ran from Kimberly Road to upper Horndon St. It was list as Rural Slaughterhouse Reg.No C.16.

[C denotes Country] 19131964 and bordered on the east side by what is now Landsborough and the West side by a small farm lot. This block now includes Coleman Place and Torlesse Cres, plus an unused triangle piece, which ran out at what is now Kowhai Drive West end.

The property was made up of the Kimberly Road end and drive of about 300 metres to the workplace, a small paddock for free range pigs with hog netting fences, the next paddock housed the slaughterhouse, a small shed

with copper (for hot water) stockyards, sheep pen and a skin shed. The stock pony grazed here along with the offal cooker near the piggery.

Another small grazing paddock and a bigger one with higher and stronger fences ran out at upper Horndon street West end, this was the bullock paddock with a race running down the east side to the yards. Water was provided by a windmill crossing the second paddock to a tank at the workplace.

The building stayed as it was built, a tall wooden building with two high wooden rails to hang beef, and a ventilated lean-to on the south side to hang sheep and pig carcases.

All work was manual with no electricity or running water. A concrete pit drained at the back, which was pumped out to spread on the paddocks

after each use.

It was inevitable that with stricter and more regulations from the Agricultural Department, the governing body, that closing or upgrading were the options and with the condition of C.16, it was forced to close. Some butchers upgraded but at that in time it was not practical for the slaughterhouse. The original block of land is now in housing centred on Kowhai Drive.

John Creamer worked for Fred Cridge as a teenager, delivering meat around Darfield and packing meat for delivery by train and truck to Otira and Lake Coleridge.

Ten years later he and another worker bought the slaughterhouse and years later sold the butchery business in 1981.

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You may not know one end of a racehorse from another, but NZ Cup and Show Week is 11 – 18 November, and Cup and Show Week means an office sweepstake is a dead cert. If it falls on muggins you to take the reins, don’t take a punt on the rules.

The value of ticket sold must not exceed $500. You must not make a profit from it. All money raised in the sweepstake needs to be distributed as prizes. All of it.

Every ticket must have an equal chance of winning, and only tickets that you have sold can be in the draw. You cannot hold it online.

Best practise, is to clip out the Press’ sweepstake form, trot around the office and bail up your colleagues. Even so, expect a trifecta of excuses. Bob doesn’t carry cash. Jaya thinks gambling is naff. And Harriet will tell you ‘Sod off, I’m in gambling recovery.’

For each punter, write their name and contact details on the form, so you can let them know if they win.

Don’t horse around. Do the draw in a public place with plenty of witnesses. The losers are rarely - no scratch that, never - satisfied with the results. Better a picky fool than a foolish pick.

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COUNTRY LIFE SELECTIVE BREEDING IMPROVES MILK PRODUCTION Local farmer Joe Catherwood has diversified his farming venture by incorporating milking sheep into his operation. He manages 320 hectares in Charing Cross, Central Canterbury, a property inherited from his father. In 2000, Joe purchased his brother's share of the farm.

After gaining access to irrigation through the Central Plains Water scheme, he introduced crop cultivation alongside sheep.

Preferring sheep over cows, Joe initiated milking in 2017, starting with a small flock.

Now, nearly a thousand ewes contribute to his milking operation. These sheep supply Sheep Milk NZ based in Kirwee for the past three seasons. Joe's approach combines traditional farming with milking, aiming for a gross return of approximately $500 per ewe.

In a departure from some sheep milk operations, Joe leaves lambs with ewes until they're weaned or reach a suitable weight for processing. This practice contributes to robust lamb development. Through selective breeding, Joe has improved milk production, creating a breed known as the Catherwood Cross, a blend of Texel, Romney, Poll Dorset, and Composite breeds. The ewes' udder conformation, hardiness, and lamb quality are prioritised.

Joe's team milks once a day using a mobile milking unit mounted on a custom truck, reducing stress on the ewes. Joe’s farm

manager Dudley Cridge developed a pasture mix for the milking mob. Rather than putting them on just lucerne or just ryegrass, Dudley’s pasture mix includes lucerne, red clover, white clover and plantain, markedly increasing both the overall production and the quantity of milk solids.

To help milk his flock Joe calls in LM, who also owns Almae Sheep Stud, and also a keen advocator of sheep milk.

“A glass of sheep milk takes around 40 minutes (as opposed to cows milk which takes around 4 hours) to digest, providing a combination of proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals that help support gut health, a healthy heart and reduced cholesterol levels.

The human body is better attuned to sheep milk, which is naturally A2 and naturally homogenised.”

While Joe acknowledges the potential of sheep milk, he remains pragmatic about its profitability, recognising the labour and costs involved. Despite this, the venture stands as an innovative example, potentially paving the way for a resurgence of sheep farming in Canterbury. Doug McKay, Joe’s PGG Wrightson Wool representative for 25 years, commends this fresh approach, seeing it as a potential catalyst for a return of sheep farming to the Canterbury Plains.

Charing Cross farmer Joe Catherwood incorporates sheep milking into his Charing Cross farming operation.

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LOCAL CRICKET DERBY Under the threat of a severe wind warning, the local derby between hosts Greendale and Darfield went ahead on Saturday. Darfield won the toss, and curiously, elected to bowl first. That decision looked to be paying off, the Darfield bowlers restricting Greendale to be 60/4 at the half way mark of their innings, with Dave Beatty yielding only 15 runs from his eight overs.

Enter Todd Thomas and skipper Michael Hughes, the pair putting on 69 for the 5th wicket before Hughes was dismissed one short of his half century. Thomas maintained the momentum, powering through to 53 before he too fell with three overs to go.

Jackson Smith, who earlier in the day had received his 50 match baggy cap, brought some power hitting to the crease. The hosts taking 36 runs off the final 18 balls, including a mammoth six from Smith off the final delivery of the innings, ensuring Greendale returned to the pavilion well full of confidence.

The second innings never really got going for Darfield, with opening bowler Tobi Moore picking up a wicket with his second ball. Bodie Hawkins looked to take the game to the Greendale bowlers early dispatching anything at the legs away to the boundary. In an unfortunate incident, he was forced to retire hurt, when a short ball from Jed Irvine glanced off the bat and into Bodie's face. Will Davidson applied himself well, making a patient 29, but finding little support. Harley Gray also held up his end. J P Roguski was

miserable, but effective with the ball, well supported through the middle and later overs by Ryan Thomas.

The match was wrapped up, when Darfield Bakery Man of the Match Todd Thomas came on to bowl, taking 2 wickets in his three deliveries, to bowl Darfield out 43 runs short in the 34th over.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Greendale 184/6 T Thomas 53 M Hughes 49 H Gray 3/42

PUBLIC NOTICES

SPRINGFIELD/SHEFFIELD NETBALL CLUB

Darfield, 141/10 W Davidson 29 H Gray 26 JP Roguski 3/23

Wednesday 25th October 2023

Gareth Reed

7pm, St Ambrose Church Hall

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

44 - 46 Railway Terrace East, Sheffield

Enquiries/apologies: Rachael P: 027 613 4716 E: secssnetball@gmail.com

OXFORD A&P ASSOCIATION

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

At Darfield Food & Clothing Bank, we are always grateful for the amazing support the Malvern community has given us, currently we are reaching out for help.

This fortnight we are short on: Rice, Creamed corn & canned food, lunch box items Any donations can be dropped off at the Malvern News office (open Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm).

If you need food assistance, please get in touch or if you want to make a financial donation, contact Rose Craven 027 532 4888.

DARFIELD NETBALL CLUB Annual General Meeting Thursday 9th November, 6:30pm At the Grain and Grape (Upstairs) All members are encouraged to attend.

We are seeking a new President & accepting new Committee Members... Attendance in support of the Club would be appreciated! please

Any queries please phone Victoria 027 208 0581 or contact by email: darfieldnetball@gmail.com

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Friday 20th October 2023 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

GOLF RESULTS

HORORATA GOLF Results 10th October 2023 Stableford B. Inch 42 J. Helmore 39 L. Marsh 36 Bin 36 M. Morten 35 C. Gurney 35 B. Bryant 35 9 holers: G. Hobbs 18 Men: T. Maw 36 A. Hogg 33 G. Harris 32 Nearest the Pin A. Hogg

WAIMAK GOLF

GREENDALE GOLF CLUB (INC) We wish to thank the following sponsors who provided generous sponsorship and prizes for our Fundraising Tournament held on Wednesday 4th October 2023

Results 7th October 2023 36 Hole Championship Finals Senior Men N Robertson Runner up K Todd Silver Ladies J Pottinger Runner up K Chappell Intermediate Men J Collins Runner up P Robinson Intermediate Ladies J Blatch Runner up L Smith Junior A Men A Walker Runner up D Chisholm Junior Ladies L Scott Runner up I Beets-Huchshorn Junior B Men B Doornebal Runner up R Riki 9 Hole J Smith Runner up B Fawkner Results 12th October 2023 Shoot Out 1st J Blatch 2nd R Pilbrow 3rd J Collins 4th M Robertson 5th F Nimmo

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Archibald Graeme McArthur (Graeme) Many thanks to all who offered their love and support after Graeme’s recent passing. It was very special and heart warming to us as his family.

He achieved a lot in his 89 years; at work till the end.

Our thanks also to the District Nurses and friend Helen, for their skills and support during the past 3 1/2 years, it was all appreciated so much.

Chrissie, Heather, Cathie, Jill and Families PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

AGM 31st Oct 2023 7:30 pm Coalgate Tavern

• AW Harper

• Darfield Hotel

• Peak Solutions

• Adama

• Darfield ITM

• PGG Wrightson

• Agricom

• Darfield Pharmacy

• Alleva Animal Health

• Davis Ogilvie

• Power Up Lubricants

• Avondale Golf Club

• DC Installation Services

• R A Shearing

• Bayer NZ

• Don Adams Four

• Russley Golf Club

• Bayleys Real Estate

• Drummond & Etheridge

• Sidekick

• BB’s Mobile Engineering

• East West Fencing

• South Pacific Seeds

• Bottle Lake Golf Club

• Fiordland Lobster Co

• Specialty Seeds

• Brandon Burton Texel

• Fortitude Financial

• Tai Tapu Golf Club

• Low back, neck, sciatic pain

• Bridgestone

• Hamilton Hindin Greene

• Terrace Downs

• Work related injuries

• Burnham Golf Club

• Heartland Bank

• UPL Ltd

• Post surgery treatment and rehabilitation

• Canon

• Intelligro

• Vet Ent Darfield

• Canterbury Aluminium

• Kaiapoi Golf Club

• Yara

• Carpet Dealz

• Mick Brickwood

• Waimairi Beach

• Coolpak

• MTF Finance, Rolleston

• Darfield Bakery

• NuFarm

Golf Club • Waterforce

Real Estate

The Success of this Tournament is also dependant on the players who generously supported us on the day, and our members who contribute in many ways in the lead up to and on the day.

Your support is always appreciated. Thank you

• All sports injuries and soft tissue strains

♦ Manicures ♦ Pedicures ♦ Waxing

021 147 7059 renewbyroxanne@gmail.com

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 20 Oct 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline 23 Oct 9:30am Hororata Parish Spring Fair Hororata Domain 24 Oct 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 24 Oct 7pm Selwyn Rugby Club AGM Glentunnel Domain 24 Oct 6:30pm Fire Safety Presentation Darfield Rugby Club 25 Oct 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Darfield Library 25 Oct 7pm Sheffield/Springfield Netball Club AGM St Ambrose Church Hall 27 Oct - 24 Nov Malvern Cricket Smash Play Darfield Domain 28 Oct 5-8pm Danzfit Auction and Meat Raffle Fundraiser Coalgate Tavern 29 Oct 10-4pm Community Waste Drop off Day Hawkins Pitt, Darfield 31 Oct 7:30pm Malvern Game Hunters Club Coalgate Tavern 31 Oct 6:30pm Kirwee Netball Club AGM Grain & Grape, Darfield 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 6 Nov Entries Close for Courtenay A&P Show 9 Nov 6:30pm Darfield Netball Club AGM Grain & Grape, Darfield 10 Nov Feedback for Speed Management Plan 11 Nov Sheffield Country Polo Sheffield Domain 11 Nov Highland Games Hororata Domain 22 Nov Fruit, Veg and Flower entries Close - Courtenay A&P Show 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

• Joint sprains and strains, such as tennis

elbow, shoulder and knee problems.

48 South Tce, Darfield 7510 Ph (03) 318 8744 office@darfieldphysio.co.nz

Friday 24th November 2023 11am start TEAMS STABLEFORD EVENT - BEST 3 OF 4 COUNT

Great prizes | Great food | NTP’s | Two’s

$300 Per team of 4 Limited to 30 teams Excellent prizes & auction items Raffles available before & after golf Team will be confirmed once payment is received.

ENTRIES TO: Payment to: Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club Clive Williams 02-0876-0017085-00 Please use name/team as reference and email info@waimakgolf.nz payment confirmation to 027 229 5665 Clive Williams info@waimakgolf.nz

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ANNIVERSARY

CATTERY

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.

FIREWOOD & COAL

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Spring!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

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

TRY THE HOT MIX!

OFFICE SPACE

Eftpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

FOR LEASE

Ph Rini 027 451 7300

OFFICE SPACE

HEDGE TRIMMING

DARFIELD

COUNSELLING

ACCOUNTANTS ARE you wasting your valuable time trying to keep up with accounts? Call us now for hassle-free accounting, tax and business advice - right on your doorstep. Sterling Accountants @ Malvern Business Hub, Ann-Maree 021 215 0981.

AUTOMOTIVE DARFIELD Automotive, service & warrant centre. 3D wheel aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your onestop auto shop! Please phone 03 318 8113.

CARPET NEED carpet? Go local! Very competitive pricing, seldom beaten. 30 years servicing this area. In home sample service, also repairs and installations. Please ph Alan Roberts 021 227 2080.

PROFESSIONAL, 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

CATS on Courtenay Boutique Boarding Cattery!

Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting.

• Close proximity to all main centres.

•

Phone: 027 433 3564 www.catsoncourtenay.nz Check us out on Facebook!

‘CATS ON COURTENAY’

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

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

CHURCH NOTICES

SUNDAY 22ND OCT 2023

rghtrimming@gmail.com www.rghtrimming.co.nz RGH Trimming

LEASE

TENDERS FOR LEASE OF: KOWAI PASS DOMAIN FARM, SPRINGFIELD For conditions of terms of lease contact Rick Johnson.

Ph: 027 240 7980 TENDERS CLOSE: Monday 30th October 2023

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

* Conditions apply.

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

0274323360 FIREWOOD & COAL

Contact Andy 027 686 8004

At 10:30am

SERVICES

jobabenz8@gmail.com www.jobabecelebrant.co.nz

Specialising in under pivot/gorse & all general trimming

5 Ross Street 1st floor 79sqm open plan office Small kitchenette and toilet • Heat pump/air conditioned • Fully alarmed • Parking.

• • • •

Contact: Gerald: 021 340 990 Vivien: 021 340 991

DRIVEWAYS

CELEBRANT

Jo Babe - Wedding Celebrant

Darfield township

FIREWOOD & COAL

SPIDERBAN NC LTD Darfield owned and operated since 2008.

Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements!

0800 667 778 PAINTING/DECORATING

MORTGAGE BROKER 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 to you.

PAINTING/DECORATING

For your personalised wedding ceremony

PEST CONTROL

‘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

PAINTING/DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services!

SPRING PRICING 3 6m Old Man Pine $510.00 Great range of hardwoods available A delivery fee may apply.

Ph: 03 312 4637 (evenings only) or 021 260 4520 E: e.wakelin@outlook.com - WINZ APPROVED -

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes.

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075 www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz

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Friday 20th October 2023 ROOM TO RENT

SCRAP METAL

SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

CARER wanted, flexible hours. WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Darfield based. Mon - Friday.

Ltd. Buying cars & farm Please phone 027 215 1514 machinery. Specialising in farm DOMESTIC cleaner wanted for clean-ups. Best prices Rod house in West Melton, 3 - 4 McQuoid - buyer. Please hours per week, must be phone either 027 695 0480 or reliable. Tel 027 477 0070. alternatively 0800 030 712.

Single lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel.

Hostel Internet, Sky TV. $180pw.

Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SITUATION WANTED

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP

TENANCY

has two positions to fill!!

Grill Cook 38 hrs p/w & Front of House 29hrs p/w.

Rural Tenancy Inspections.

E XP E RI ENC ED stoc kman looking for work. Tractor driving experience. GST registered. Please phone 022 574 7805

Email CVs to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION VACANT

Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions.

Phone Rebecca

027 313 2270 or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz WANTED AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any caliber rifle / shotgun.

Anything hunting related.

Cash buyer. Please contact Rob 03 342 5885.

Looking for a Workshop Junior to join our team ♦ School holiday hours Nov 23 - Jan 24 ♦ After school hours 2024 ♦ Must be 16 or over

WINDOW CLEANING

♦ Interested in a mechanical career

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

♦ Must be motivated

Please email your details vanessa@kirweechallenge.co.nz

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning Commercial  Residential Free Quotes E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816 WINDOW TINTING

POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW: • Harvesters • Graders • Farm/Agri Labourers

• Factory Staff (day, night,

or weekend shifts) • Truck Drivers and more!

FullFull -time | PartPart -time | Contract Apply online: agstaff.co.nz or phone: 0800 247 8233 Looking for domes c help for a busy couple in Dunsandel.

10-20 hrs a week.

Flexible with days and hours for the right person.

Tasks would include: cooking, cleaning, gardening, washing cars, pet care, firewood, laundry, grocery shopping.

Call Dana 027 524 5796 STUMP GRINDING

TINT-A-WINDOW Solar Protective films. Fade UV block.

Heat Glare control. Privacy. Safety/ Security. Frosted films. Free online quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. info@tintawindow.co.nz www.tintawindow.co.nz

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

 Retrofit Double glazing  Frameless showers  Repairs  Mirrors  Splashbacks  Pet doors and more

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003 TRADES

www.hunterglass.co.nz TRADES Certified water proofer Wet rooms Splashbacks Floor and wall tiling Free quotes

PHONE:

027 222 1632

Give Mark a call on 0277229818 Gibson Tiling is a local business.

ACER 515

• New Computers • Virus Removal • Laptops • 15.6" FHD Display • Problem • Upgrades • Core i7-1165G7, Solving • Software 8GB DDR4 RAM

Closed Saturdays

Jon Lawrence

$1,655 Incl GST

• 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD • Nvidia GeForce MX350 • 1xUSB2.0, 2xUSB3.2,

1xUSB3.2 (Gen 1) Type C, 1xHDMI, 1xRJ45 • 802.11ax Wifi malcomputers02@gmail.com • Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Ph: 03 318 3699 Mob: 027 688 9103

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Friday 20th October 2023 Darfield based with over 43 years of local knowledge and experience

Daily On Site Sales & Servicing Authorised Service Agent for Most Brands since 1996!

• Ovens Machines • Cooktops • Dryers • Washing Machine • Dishwashers Hire from $8 p.w.

• Washing

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Jetting Unit for Blocked Drains • Camera Investigations • Port-a-loo Hire

Reg. Service Technician

TRADES

Qualified Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter

House & Roof PrePre-Paint Wash Hydro Drain Cleaning Cleans most surfaces: fences, paths, brick, block, wood, concrete & machinery.

Moss Treating: roofs, footpaths & driveways.

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.

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)

Tiler Water Proofer Phone 03 318 1973 or 027 421 1637 e: bowentiling@gmail.com

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

david wilkinson registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

po box 26 kirwee

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

• Certifying Gasfitters • Certifying Plumbers • Heat Pumps • Log Burners • Solar • Electrical Service Technician New Builds • System Design • Vehicles

Visit: www.selwyngasfitters.co.nz for a full list of services

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

UPHOLSTERER Recover: Lounge Suites Dining Chairs Squabs etc Free Quotes Based in Weedons

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

Phone: 03 980 4979 Maintenance Renovations & new builds Pump servicing and installation Water filter installation Water pump hire Supply and installation of septic tank systems • Gas and wood fire installation • IQP in backflow prevention • Teatsprayer servicing

• • • • • •

0800 752 400

plainspgd@gmail.com

DARFIELD BASED

Two fellows stopped into an English pub for a drink.

They called the proprietor over and asked him to se7le an argument.

"Are there two pints in a quart or four?" asked one.

"There be two pints in a quart," confirmed the proprietor.

They moved back along the bar and soon the barmaid asked for their order.

"Two pints please, miss, and your boss offered to buy them for us."

The barmaid doubted that her boss would be so generous, so one of the fellows called out to the proprietor at the other end of the bar, "You did say two pints, didn't you?"

"That's right," he called back, "two pints!"