Issue 1,110 Friday 3rd November 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2-3 Hororata Highland Games Christmas Is Coming To 3 Darfield App for Selwyn Township Trails 4 Darfield Garden Club Report

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Polo Tickets Selling Fast

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Sheffield School To Celebrate First Time Competing Overseas cont…

Advance Directives

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New Bike Track For Sheffield

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National Clean-up Week Successful

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Malvern U3A Update

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Enjoyable Orana Park Outing

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Aurora Financial

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Final Spring Open Day Young Farmers Connects Rural Communities Sustainable Vision for the Future Mid Canterbury Rugby Awards

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Malvern Rifle Club News

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Darfield Premier Cricket

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Save The Date

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Public Notices

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Classified

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Trades

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Email Column

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Ever since Bangor Pony Club member Dustin Rowland returned from his trip to Australia to compete in the International Mounted Games Association (IMGA) World Teams Championships in Werribee, near Melbourne, he’s been busy helping on the farm and taking part in yet another games’ competition.

In October, he headed off to Australia to compete in the Championships after being selected earlier in the year to join the National Under 18 Team. Like most of the other visiting countries, he used a loan pony for the competition and went over a week early to get familiar with the pony and practice as much as possible.

As the youngest in the National Team, at only 14

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years old, the trip to Australia was not only his first international competition, but also the first time Dustin had been out of New Zealand.

To gain more practice, Dustin had entered in the Australian National Pairs Competition held in Ballarat at the last minute with a fellow NZ U18 teammate, the day after he arrived in Australia. The pair entered in the U18 class, had never ridden their ponies before that first session, but held their own, improving with each race. They finished the weekend with an impressive 4th placing, given they were competing against the top U18 riders in Australia.

The IMGA World Teams Championships was a weeklong competition and comprised of the Under 18 Teams (eight teams in total) and Open Teams (12 teams in total) categories. Riders came from afar and included Germany, France, Sweden, USA, England, Scotland, New Zealand, and Australia, and in addition, the Open category also included Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and Wales.

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Dustin Rowland with his borrowed pony at the International Mounted Games Association World Teams Championships in Werribee, Australia.

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO DARFIELD SOON Following on from a very successful Potluck Dinner held recently, Darfield Residents Association (DRA) in conjunction with the Malvern Community Board have organized a major celebration of Christmas in Darfield this year, which will include a Christmas light trail competition for residents and business. DRA chair Harvey

sponsored by the Community Board will be at the jail on South Terrace in the week leading up to Christmas from 3-6 pm daily for children up to 12 years old. Entry is free with a gift from Santa for each child.

On Saturday December 23, Darfield Residents Association will have a fun morning in the park by the jail with free sausages, lolly scramble and entertainment.

Christmas is a great time for kids and DRA committee has worked hard to ensure it will be a memorable time for all.

With special thanks to sponsors: Grace Gifts, Leech Drainage, Gnomes, Darfield Challenge, Dairy Farm Management System, Darfield Bridgestone, Darfield Village Meats, Environmental Enhancement Absolute Homes, and Darfield Society, which both carry out Pharmacy. and provides funding to environmental projects in the area.

"Manawa Energy is proud to be supporting the Hororata community and the Highland Games. We are excited to be part of the Heavy arena and look forward to seeing the athletes battle it out on the day," says Ryan Kane, from Manawa Energy’s stakeholder engagement team.

Having Manawa Energy on board is a huge boost for the Highland Games, Cindy Driscoll from the Hororata Community Santa’s Grotto is back again in December with Santa in Trust says, "The Heavy events residence for the week are at the heart of the Games; leading up to Christmas. we have the best athletes from around the world come to compete at our event. To have Manawa Energy powering the Heavy arena means we can continue to grow and develop the sport of Highland Games strength events".

Polglase says he is thrilled with the enthusiastic support of local firms.

Registration is open now and free on the DRA Facebook page with prizes of $500, $300, and $150 for residential homes and bragging rights, and a winner’s trophy for the best-lit business.

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NEW HEARTBEAT FOR THE HORORATA HEAVIES Manawa Energy has joined our Clan of partners as the naming rights sponsor of the Hororata Highland Games Heavy Arena.

Manawa means ‘heart’ and it speaks to the heart of their operations in the Bay of Plenty, from where they connect with communities across Aotearoa New Zealand, through their generation assets.

Manawa Energy operates the Lake Coleridge Power Station, the New Zealand government’s first major hydro power station, built in 1914 to supply power to Christchurch.

Manawa Energy works with BRaid (Braided River Aid) on environmental projects, particularly with respect to native bird species, including weed control and predator trapping.

They also work with the Coleridge Habitat Enhancement Trust and are the funders of the Rakaia

The Heavy events are at the heart of the Hororata Highland Games.

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APP FOR SELWYN TOWNSHIP TRAILS If you love the idea of visiting the many rural and historic townships in the Selwyn district, Selwyn Libraries have just the thing - an app that can be downloaded to your phone.

Visitors to Glentunnel recently took part in Selwyn Libraries first guided Township Trails walking tour, 'Walking into History’.

The group was guided by Pa m, fr o m G len t u n n el Museum, who led them on a fascinating walk around the historic streets of the town, supported by members of the

Selwyn Libraries team.

Participants were also shown how to download the Township Trails heritage walking tour app onto their phones. The tour concluded with a visit to the Glentunnel Museum and afternoon tea.

If you haven't yet checked out the Township Trails walking tours, download the free app from the Google Play or Apple stores (search 'Township Trails Selwyn'), or check out the web version: stqry.app/projects/1568.

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The Darfield Garden Club met on October 17 at the Recreation Centre. After a general meeting, members were entertained by Angeline Ward, a florist who has been passionate about flowers all her life. As a 17-year-old, she started her work at the Shades Arcade Florist and amassed a wealth of knowledge and love of all things floral. She delighted us with making a wreath, starting from a greenery base and adding to it with flowers, dried cones and Christmas touches to make it a Christmas wreath. We all enjoyed her enthusiasm and love of what she does.

November 21 will be a treat with garden visits to West Melton, members meeting at Tussock Square at 1pm.

New members always welcome. For more information regarding the Club, contact ann.gibson@xtra.co.nz Lee Stokes

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POLO TICKETS SELLING FAST If you haven’t already booked your tickets for the Sheffield Country Polo event on Saturday, November 11 this year, then you had better be in quick as tickets are going out the door.

Co-organiser Dan van der Salm says he’s happy with the sales and of the approximately 700 tickets available, just a few remain. “A fine day with no wind would also be good.”

There’s plenty of action on the day with gates opening at 12pm and the team parade at 1.45pm. The first match kicks

off at 2pm followed by the second match at 2.30pm Half time will see punters participating in the stomping of the divots, an auction, and best-dressed presentations.

At 4pm, the play-off for third and fourth positions will be held with the final playoff finishing the day’s matches at 4.30pm.

Prize giving for the polo teams is at 5pm, followed by live entertainment including a live band plus the highly anticipated Human Sulky Race and ‘Undie Run’.

The Sheffield Country Polo committee suggests punters make a day of it and bring their own food and refreshments (there will be no food on site except for free water and a coffee van) and with a police presence on site, he asks that people come with a good attitude and be sensible and responsible so everyone can enjoy the day.

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SHEFFIELD SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE The consolidation of Annat, Waddington and Russell’s Flat schools in 1949 saw the creation of a new school for th e ar e a - Sh ef f ie ld Contributing School.

Next year, the school is celebrating its 75th anniversary on October 18-19, 2024. The two-day event will start on the Friday with a performance from school students followed by digging up a time capsule laid at the school’s 50th celebration.

There will be opportunity for past and present students,

teachers, principals, BOT, and PTA members to catch up with afternoon tea and a celebratory tree planting, followed by an evening of drinks and nibbles at the Sheffield Community Hall.

Saturday continues the celebrations at 2pm with year photos and a tour of the school followed by afternoon tea and viewing of the time capsule before adding to it and returning it to the ground.

The evening will be another opportunity to catch up over drinks and listen to some

entertaining interviews of past and present students, teachers, and principals.

Registration for the evening will be available soon with limited numbers for the Friday and Saturday evenings.

To help prepare for the celebrations, the school is currently looking for any photos or videos to add to the history of the school as well as any items of interest to display and/or photos or memorabilia that can be loaned or copied for the event.

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The NZ Team, like all other visiting teams, were on borrowed ponies, with only the Australians having the advantage of riding their ponies.

The relatively inexperienced NZ U18 Team got better with each session and over the four competition days were soon challenging the other countries on points. The NZ team got close to the winning Australian team, finishing up

in 2nd place as Reserve Champions, an incredible feat for these young riders!

Dustin says he found the other competitors friendly, despite any language differences.

“The skill standard was high among all the teams, but the NZ team held their own confidently.”

This competition was his first international competition and gave him the confidence to use all the skills he has learnt over the past few years. Dustin is

determined to work even harder, to continue to improve his games skills, so he can hopefully represent his country again in the future.

Dustin wishes to thank all those who helped him on his journey: Hazlett Ltd, Bangor Pon y Clu b, Canter bur y Mounted Games Association, team coaches Sue Zydenbos and Paul Johnston, fellow team members, and lastly his very supportive family.

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ADVANCE DIRECTIVES We have the right to make decisions about our own medical treatment, whilst we have the mental capacity to understand the situation(s) and the consequences of our decision-making. However, there may come a time when you are unable to communicate your wishes due to a medical condition or incapacity.

To help ensure your consent or refusal to a medical treatment is conveyed, New Zealand recognises the importance of advance directives, also known as “Living Wills” or Advance Care Plans.

The person to whom you have granted power of attorney for personal care and welfare matters does not have legal authority to give a ‘do not resuscitate’ direction to health care professionals. Therefore, if you would want a ‘do not resuscitate’ direction to be in place in certain situations, you need to have clearly given your views on that, preferably in writing.

An advance directive is a document that helps provides clarity to healthcare providers, attorneys, and family members about what medical treatments, such as lifesustaining treatment, resuscitation, or organ donation, a person would like to receive or refuse in specific situations should they be unable to communicate for themselves.

An advance directive often addresses end-of-life care decisions, including the use of palliative care and the withdrawal of life support if necessary. An advance directive could request the refusal of life saving treatment after doctors have concluded that there is no reasonable expectation of the person being able to support their own life without it.

Currently, advance directives are not legally binding on medical practitioners administering treatment, but they can carry significant weight in the decision-making.

While advance directives are

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valuable tools for expressing one's medical wishes, open communication with healthcare providers and loved ones is equally essential. Discussing your preferences with family members and healthcare professionals can help ensure that your wishes are known and respected. Advance directives empower individuals to have a say in their healthcare even when they are unable to communicate their preferences. Although New Zealand currently lacks specific legislation governing advance directives, UK case law, which may be followed in the future, suggests an advanced directive would be binding if it was clearly established, applicable to the circumstances, and not overruled by a clear statutory authority.

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Track makers and members of the Locals Community Group with local cyclists, the Gilmour boys, who couldn’t wait to try the track out and declared it to be “good”.

The first stage of clearing a bike track in the trees surrounding the Sheffield Domain has just been completed, says Locals Community Group member Brian Donnelly.

A small team, led by Clint Thorborn, got together last Saturday to clear the track area of rubbish, branches, and leaf debris so a visible track could be seen.

Th e idea of creating a bike track came about after Brian, a keen cyclist, was walking through the domain.

“I took the idea to a Locals meeting, and it progressed from there to become a

community led initiative.”

Support from local councillor Lydia Gliddon involved discussions with the Selwyn District Council parks and reserves manager. The group also contacted the New Zealand Defence Force, who sent one of their track experts to give advice, while the bulk of the planning was completed

by Clint u tilisin g his engineering background.

Clint says the aim was to create a built-up dirt track that

had limited impact on the environment and didn’t disturb or damage any tree roots. He hopes the local school will eventually use the track for their running events and adds that it will also be suitable for walkers as well.

A long-term plan to extend the track around the domain is in place and the finished loop will be approximately 1.7km.

NATIONAL CLEAN UP WEEK SUCCESSFUL Iconic Kiwi charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful (KNZB) is excited to announce the impact made during Clean Up Week 2023.

Clean Up Week, which is New Zealand’s largest movement again st litter, ran in September. The annual initiative has been running for many decades and has grown to mobilise tens of thousands of Kiwis to get out in their local community, collect litter and make a difference.

This year the organisation had

over 67,200 volunteers register to take part in 627 clean up events across Aotearoa. Volunteers collected a total of 652 tonnes of waste over an area equivalent to 5,728 rugby fields.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful is a not-for-profit this year celebrating 56 years of inspiring, educating, and empowering the community of Aotearoa to restore, preserve and improve our climate future through active participation.

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U3A MALVERN UPDATE In October we had an overview of Fonterra, both internationally and locally.

We had two guest speakers, Rob Stevens, responsible for Loc al Gover n men t and Stakeholder engagement in the South Island.

Ronel Beukes is responsible for the Darfield site and leads Fonterra’s Hapori programme, which considers community requests for assistance.

The presentation was wellillustrated with understandable graphs and diagrams. The presenters encouraged us to ask questions at any point, which were replied to knowledgeably and with good humor, even when pointed issues were raised.

Fonterra is a NZ co-operative, owned by the farmer shareholders. It is however an international supplier of dairy products.

China is an important market for Fonterra. Its dairy category is fast moving and growing, and it challenges the Co-op to keep innovating. About a third

of its milk ends up in Greater China. Fonterra is well diversified within Greater China. The Co-op’s China sales book is spread across multiple regions and categories, such as Ingredients, Food Service, Consumer, Resellers etc.

An interesting point is that Australia has become a significant market for our dairy products, while in answering an inquiry about India, India has a large dairy industry of

its own, and therefore is not a viable market for Fonterra.

Ronel outlined the community support that Fonterra’s Hapori provides both in the district and generally. We were pleased to hear from these speakers who were both informative and interesting.

Our next speaker will be November 10 on A History of Art, by Ken Hall, a well-known art historian and lecturer.

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Once upon a time life was fairly simple, if we got a bruise, scrape or bump, we were given a band aid and a kiss on the head by mum, and sent on our merry way.

As time goes on we become burdened with more responsibility, doctors appointments, bank appointments, you name it, you take care of it. But somethings are overwhelming to do on your own, emotionally and financially.

Sickness, grief, injury, hardships.

Personal insurance can be a bit of a taboo subject, but then again so is asking a stranger for help. It’s a conversation households do need to have. Unfortunately, none of us have a crystal ball which means there is never a right time to look into protecting yourself from the unknown. When we buy a new car the first thing we do is protect it should it be damaged or worse, but we never do the same for ourselves.

U3A members enjoy hearing about the operations of Fonterra both internationally and locally at a recent meeting.

ENJOYABLE ORANA PARK OUTING

By John Park, Westmar resident Recently residents from Westmar, accompanied by four staff members, travelled by bus to Orana Park and spent a sunny day visiting the park animals.

For some of the group it was their first visit, while for others much had changed since previous visits. Two of the Park staff (one to each bus) were assigned to share their knowledge with the residents as they were driven around the winding roads of the

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From time to time the buses stopped to off-load the passengers for a closer look at the animals and get up close to lemurs, giraffes, and a firm favourite, the pair of gorillas, one of which was quite happy to entertain the onlookers as he ate grass, while his younger brother sulked a short distance away.

In a large, shaded area the group enjoyed a delicious lunch, which had been prepared "back home" and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Before leaving, the residents were able get up close to the park's giraffe family, including its newest member—young Kevin. Everyone loved them!

All too soon it was time to return to Darfield, after thanking the staff guides.

Unfortunately, the group missed seeing the lions, cheetahs, and otters, but that's a very good reason for a repeat visit!

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A glorious cool and calm day welcome. Molly the Witch welcomed visitors to Terrace Paeony Veitchii – is a Station’s October open day raretreasure. Aquilegias and after some welcome rain. foxgloves, irises and flowering Bluebells, including pink and shrubs will provide masses of white varieties carpeted the spring colour. The bluebells woods and the gardens round and primulas will still look the historic home. The impressive in the woodlands paeonies will be in full bloom and the deciduous trees are on Sunday November 5, the clothed in many shades of last spring open day at spring green.

Terrace Station for this year, Visitors are encouraged to when the gardens and bring a picnic to enjoy in a woodlands will be open from sheltered corner. The Big 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Keen Walkway highlights massive gardeners, new and return sequoias and oaks. A visitors, and children will be fascinating display of old

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farming and gardening tools can be found in the Hutch, a renovated summer house, along with some 19th century domestic items.

Children will enjoy foraging in the woods for unusual leaves and cones with the assistance of a guide sheet. Woodland plants will be for sale along with some giveaways. The $10 entry fee goes to the Terrace Station Charitable Trust, children are free.

No Eftpos is available, cash only.

Head along to enjoy the last opportunity to see Terrace Station this spring and to wander round this peaceful environment while listening to the birds.

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YOUNG FARMERS CONNECTS RURAL COMMUNITIES Darfield Young Farmers (DYF) is currently in its second year after the club was rebooted back in July 2021 after a long hiatus.

Secretary Gail Radburnd says, “We have been working on growing the club and helping make a difference in the community.”

Darfield Young Farmers secretary Gail Radburnd has always loved the farming community and how they all pitch in when needed. By joining DYF, she found a way to give back to the community and meet new people.

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Young Farmers is a non-profit organisation focused on connecting, nurturing, and empowering young people throughout rural communities, and people aged 15-30 years can join - however, due to their meetings predominantly being at pubs, you must be 18 years and above.

“As a club we organize events such as social catch ups or dog training days, where members and friends of members come along to share some tips and tricks of the trade,” says Gail. “We also do a fundraiser BBQ at the Wings and Wheels event and in the past have teamed up with Waimak Young Farmers to do a fundraiser at the Malvern A&P Show.” Money raised from these fundraisers is used to go towards club development.

The club is keen to have more members. “If you are interested in seeing what we are about, keep an eye on our Facebook Page Darfield Young Farmers, where we post the meeting details. Currently we hold a meeting the first Monday of the month at Darfield Pub, however this is subject to change and will always be updated on our Facebook page.”

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A sustainable community is the primary vision for Selwyn residents over the next decade.

The Council asked residents for their priorities for the next 10 years, to support the development of the district’s Long-Term Plan 2024-34, with almost 800 people giving their feedback.

Residents overwhelmingly highlighted the importance of a ‘sustainable Selwyn’, where the district is self-sufficient with services and facilities that cater to people at all stages of life and the environment is cared for.

A draft Long-Term Plan 2024– 2034 will be released for public feedback in April next year, setting out the Council’s proposed activities, services, and budget over the next decade, based on that feedback, alongside practical considerations.

“The community has been clear in its ambitions, and they’ve shared an exciting vision for the future,” Mayor Sam Broughton says. “Now we need to work together with our community on a plan for achieving those, including

what the realistic costs are and what trade-offs may be required.”

There was a strong desire to make Selwyn a ‘one-stopshop,’ - where people can work and live, without needing to go anywhere else.

Social and environmental wellbeing was also a strong focus for respondents, with protection of water sources (rated as a very high or high priority by 97% of respondents) and access to green spaces (rated high or very high by 94%), seen as the highest priorities.

Residents also indicated an openness to necessary funding decisions including increasing rates if it was to achieve their priorities. They also gave feedback through a

range of activities including focus groups and individual surveys, while 98 people took part in the digital scavenger hunt - a first of its kind trial for any council in New Zealand.

Of the respondents, 33% lived rurally and 7% of respondents were farmers, while 25% identified with ethnicities other than New Zealand European including 9% Māori, 7% Asian and 5% Middle Eastern, African, or Latin American.

The draft Long-Term Plan will be released in April 2024 for residents to provide further feedback and make submissions, with residents given the opportunity to provide submissions and attend hearings.

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MID CANTERBURY RUGBY

Congratulations to Glenn Peddie, from Darfield, on being awarded the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union, Ant McGirr Trophy for Referee of the Year.

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB

October 28 was the first day of the 2023-24 Malvern Rifle Club Championship with “shorts” being shot - 10 counting shots at 300, 500, & 600 yards.

After a wet opening day on 7 October and a dangerously windy day on 14 October (when shooting was cancelled due to the high winds) it was third time lucky for the 1st round of the 2023/24 Club Championship. It was fine and sunny with light but fickle winds which had quick subtle changes of direction.

The subtle shifts in the wind direction and pressure proved challenging for some shooters. As usual some shooters could read the wind better than others. The mirage could be seen swapping sides frequently during some shooting.

Some shooters shot “Bisley” style at each distance, with three shooters shooting alternately on the target with a maximum of 45 seconds for the shooter to get their shot away. These shooters were practising this style of shooting ahead of the 2024 World Champs in South Africa.

Great early season shooting from Andre De Toit, Allan White, Chris Kershaw and Matthew McCallum-Clark.

Next week: November 4th, Club Champs Longs 10 counting shots at 800 & 900 yards Visitors are welcome to the range, contact details can be found on the Malvern Rifle Club Facebook page: facebook.com/MalvernRifleClub

Mark Alexander

Nov 3 Nov 3-4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 6 Nov 6 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 11 Nov 20 Nov 22 Nov 25 Nov 28 Nov 9 Nov 1 Dec 2 Dec 15 Dec

DARFIELD PREMIER CRICKET After 2 abandoned games it was a hungry Darfield side that hosted Ohoka on Saturday. A flat and hard pitch was too inviting for Ohoka captain, Austin Hamilton to resist and he elected to bat without hesitation. Regret was almost instant as Nick Jenkins and opening bowling partner Robbie Foulkes had Ohoka in deep trouble with wickets falling regularly.

At 29/4 Foulkes added a direct hit run out and Ohoka were never likely to recover.

Former Darfield player Chris Warner attempted a defence but when his middle stump was uprooted by Foulkes for 22 runs the innings was as good as done. Ryan Hughes and Will Greenslade picked up a wicket each and Will Davidson had a faultless day behind the stumps. Newly minted captain Ryan Hughes must have had a grin on his face as he tucked into his sausage roll at the innings break.

Bundled out for 78 runs inside 28 overs the visitors needed early wickets but Nick Gilbert and Robbie Foulkes failed to oblige. The pair discriminated good balls from bad and deliberately went about their work. Gilbert fell for 35 runs with his team as good as home on 59 runs and Foulkes (32*) and Jesse Frew (6*) spent some valuable time in the

Registrations Opens for Darfield Christmas Lights Surplus Equipment Sale 1035 Homebush Road, Darfield Darfield ITM Fishing Trip Lake Benmore 11am Final Spring Open Garden Day Terrace Station, Hororata 1pm Courtenay A & P Feature Deadline 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline 7pm “Our Kids Online” Presentation Darfield Rec Centre Entries Close for Courtenay A&P Show 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Darfield Library 6:30pm Darfield Netball Club AGM Grain & Grape, Darfield Feedback for Speed Management Plan Sheffield Country Polo Sheffield Domain Highland Games Hororata Domain 7pm Malvern Netball AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms Fruit, Veg and Flower entries Close - Courtenay A&P Show Courtney A & P Show Kirwee Showgrounds 10am Staying Safe - refresher course for older drivers Darfield Rec Centre Rolleston News Deadlines Black Tie Event for Kirsty O’Connell 2-5pm Paint and Create Springfield Tawera Town Hall 12noon Malvern Community Board By-Election Voting Ends 12pm

middle to take Darfield over SENIOR CRICKET the line in the 24th over.

Darfield Seniors travelled to Sefton and lost by 34 runs.

Ohoka 78/10 from 28 overs Sefton 221/9 from 40 overs Chris Warner 22 Jack Kennedy 3/31 from 8 Nick Jenkins 4/13 from 9 overs overs Robbie Foulkes 3/26 from 8 Darfield 187/7 from 40 overs overs Raash Mukherjee 37 Darfield 79/1 from 24 overs Bodie Hawkins 32 Nick Gilbert 35 Robbie Foulkes 32* Greendale Seniors played against Scargill and won by 5 Darfield next play wickets.

Peninsula-Harbour at Scargill 136/10 off 31 overs Rhodes Park, Tai Tapu on Jed Irvine 4/22 off 6.5 overs Saturday 4th November.

Devon Crequer 3/19 off 7 Greendale 137/5 off 36 overs Shannon McAleer Devon Crequer 40* Darfield Premier Coach.

Sean Carston 29*

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

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!

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

GRAZING

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 5TH NOV 2023

Approx 20 ha, long grass, ready now, price nego able.

Greendale.

Phone Mark 021 126 0318.

Grazing available

At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Friday 1st December 2023 at 7:30pm, in the Kirwee Sports Pavilion

CELEBRANT

DRIVEWAYS

Jo Babe - Wedding Celebrant

0274323360 jobabenz8@gmail.com www.jobabecelebrant.co.nz

For your personalised wedding ceremony

CATTERY

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

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.

COUNSELLING

CATS on Courtenay Boutique Boarding Cattery!

Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting.

• Close proximity to all main centres.

PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL confidential service. Allow yourself to seek support, talk about your challenges & discover a way forward. FREE 1/2 hour consult to discuss your needs. Other services also available: Reiki healing & massage. Lisa Mills, Qualified Creative Therapist. Please phone 027 814 0785 or visit www.goldentouch.co.nz

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

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, yards and dairy lanes our speciality. Screened rottenMORTGAGE BROKER rock, it’s local and lasts you in need of a refinance, ARE better. Phone Springfield first home loan, buying a new Quarry on 318 4132. home, investment property or a property development? I GARAGE SALE deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal to BOOKS, clothes, and a range of suit you. I have 30+ years of h o u seh o ld i tems. 4th lending experience, and I am November, Not before 9am. local. I can come to you.

47 Tramway Rd, Springfield.

Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks to you.

HEDGE TRIMMING

OFFICE SPACE

FOR LEASE

OFFICE SPACE

Specialising in under pivot/gorse & all general trimming

DARFIELD

Contact Andy 027 686 8004 rghtrimming@gmail.com www.rghtrimming.co.nz RGH Trimming

FIREWOOD & COAL

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Spring!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

TRY THE HOT MIX! Eftpos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300

Darfield township

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

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

•

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.

DEATH NOTICE

FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL PAINTING/DECORATING

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

‘CATS ON COURTENAY’

DEATH NOTICE

Clucas, Allan Norman (Cluc) Cluc requested a gathering for drinks and laughs at Coalgate Tavern which will be held on Sunday 12th November at 12noon.

All family and friends are welcome.

SPRING PRICING 3

Painter & Decorator

Great range of hardwoods available

Darfield Based Will cover all areas

6m Old Man Pine $510.00 A delivery fee may apply.

‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway

Contact Micky on

021 125 1613 Ph: 03 312 4637 (evenings only) or 021 260 4520 E: e.wakelin@outlook.com - WINZ APPROVED -

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

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Friday 3rd November 2023 PAINTING/DECORATING

PAINTING/DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating For all Painting and Decorating services!

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

Fully Qualified  Wallpapering Roof Painting  Quality Services Free Quotes. www.udipaintingndecorating.co.nz PEST CONTROL

Darfield owned and operated since 2008.

Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements!

AMMUNITION and reloading equipment. Powder projectiles, presses etc. Any caliber rifle / shotgun.

Anything hunting related.

Cash buyer. Please contact Rob 03 342 5885.

WINDOW CLEANING

COUNTRY TOUCH

Rural Tenancy Inspections.

Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions.

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

Phone Rebecca

027 313 2270 or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

ROOM TO RENT

WANTED

Friendly & experienced professional service.

Phone or text Darryl on 027 316 9968

Single lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel.

Hostel Internet, Sky TV. $180pw.

Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

ACER 515

Andrew Love

Contract Window Cleaning

SITUATION VACANT

We need a Front of house staff member. 29hrs p/w Email CVs to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

Commercial  Residential Free Quotes

LOCATED IN HORORATA We buy: • Dead cars • End of life cars • Scrap cars • Old farm vehicles

E: torque_roll@hotmail.com

M: 021 818 816 WINDOW TINTING

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

027 484 8121

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

STUMP GRINDING

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

SITUATION WANTED

CASH PAID Phone

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

PHONE:

027 222 1632 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE MASSAGE therapy, $75/hr.

Clinic in Greendale, close to Darfield. Appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

Professional therapist with 15 years experience.

Contact Erna Henning on 027 300 4002.

TRADES

WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap Ltd. Buying cars & farm machinery. Specialising in farm clean-ups. Best prices Rod McQuoid - buyer. Please phone either 027 695 0480 or alternatively 0800 030 712.

TENANCY

0800 667 778

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP IS HIRING!!

TRADES

WANTED

Contact Udi Aale 021 074 2075

SPIDERBAN NC LTD

SCRAP METAL

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

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

• 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 3rd November 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

• • • • • •

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DARFIELD BASED

Ralph is driving home one evening, when he suddenly realises that it's his daughter's birthday and he hasn't bought her a present. He drives to the mall, runs to the toy store, and says to the shop assistant, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" In a condescending manner, she says, "Which Barbie?" She con nues, "We have Barbie Goes to the Gym for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $19.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach for $19.95, Barbie Goes Nightclubbing for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.00."

Ralph asks, "Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.00 when all the others are only $19.95?" "That's obvious," the saleslady says. "Divorced Barbie comes with Ken's house, Ken's car, Ken's boat, Ken's furniture..."