Issue 1,111 friday 10th November 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Toy Libraries Today

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New Owners for Hair Salon

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Coffee Group a Community Asset

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After Work Business Event

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StudentStudent-Led Transformation

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Fishing Competition Supports Cancer Group

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Courtenay A & P Assn Pull-Out Feature Pages 7-18 Halloween Surprise

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Big Day Out for Tractors

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Darfield Gun Club

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Zonta Awards

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Cricket Report

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Public Notices

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Save The Date

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Classifieds

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Trades

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DARFIELD HIGH STUDENTS OFF TO NATIONAL AWARDS Darfield High School students Molly Macpherson and Jayden Lancaster have just won the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Canterbury Ōtākaro North division with their cup boost creation and are heading to Wellington for the National Awards Gala on December 4.

The successful entrepreneurs both felt “super” grateful for the opportunity and didn’t expect to win as they were competing against some “really good” businesses. “We are super excited to go to Wellington and compete there.

We are both so proud to represent our region and are working hard on getting our business out there and boosting our sales.”

Their mentor and local business owner Ann-Maree Ozanne was awarded the Regional Distinguished Mentor Award and is heading to Wellington with the students.

“To say I am proud of them is

an understatement; it brought me to tears,” says Ann-Maree.

“To win against all the other schools that were part of the YES programme in Canterbury is a huge achievement and it’s so great that students from Darfield High are off to the National Awards!”

Ann-Maree was approached by their Business Studies teacher, Mr Josh Jackson, and asked if she would consider becoming a mentor for the YES programme.

“As a business advisor, it was a natural fit and I was delighted to have the opportunity to help young entrepreneurs reach their goals,” she says. “Mentoring Molly and Jayden from the original conception of their product through to being with them to celebrate winning the Canterbury Ōtākaro North division has been a wonderful experience. I am so proud of their achievements and to see

them grow both as individuals and entrepreneurs has been so rewarding.”

Ann-Maree can’t wait to see how far the bu dding entrepreneurs can take their product and what the future holds and adds that having the opportunity to guide

young people to develop and grow a successful business is something she would highly recommend to other business owners.

“Especially for those business owners with skills in finance, marketing and product development.”

Darfield High School students Molly Macpherson and Jayden Lancaster along with their business mentor, Ann-Maree Ozanne (centre), are excited to be heading to the Young Enterprise Scheme National Awards Gala in December.

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TOY LIBRARIES TODAY The first toy library was recorded in 1935 in LA; it was started to serve families during the Great Depression.

Whoever those insightful people were can rest well as their legacy has grown and continues, almost 90 years on.

While our post covid society struggles to stabilise, we must lean into the wisdom of those who have gone before us.

Some wise women, almost 30 years ago, set up Darfield Toy Library (DTL), now local women continue it on.

What are our plans? We have been expanding our vision.

While we have spent a large amount of money on good quality toys, we plan to have an active presence at future events in and around Darfield.

Our objective here is to be known and seen, we want to increase the number of members. We believe that we can help families thrive.

Our most proud achievement has been securing the funds to hire a Toy Librarian. Carol Howes is working hard on sessions and behind the scenes ensuring that everything is running very smoothly and looking after all

those toys. We love getting to know Carol; we could not have asked for anyone better and, with her kind heart, children adore her.

With the ability to support local families in recession and being active advocates of sustainability by reducing the amount families consume, we are even more relevant today in 2023 than 90 years ago.

By Darfield Toy Library, Chairperson Cathryn Louise Hunt

Toy libraries help reduce the consumption of toys and expose families to the concept of reusing.

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NEW OWNERS FOR SALON After nearly five years of working at New Image Hair Studio, Chloe Colee along with her family—husband, Hamish

and daughter, Millie—decided to purchase the business and make it her own in September this year.

Chloe Colee, pictured with husband, Hamish and daughter, Millie (2 ½) is excited about her new journey as owner of New Image Hair Studio in Darfield.

Chloe says, “It’s a very exciting venture for us and we are thrilled to have this opportunity in the community we live in”.

The Colee family are locals and live just outside Kirwee on a family farm. Hamish is a crop farmer and has lived in Kirwee for most of his life.

Chloe is originally from the UK where she trained and worked as a hairstylist before coming to New Zealand. She is excited about her new venture and welcomes all clients new and regular to move forward with her in the next stage of her journey in business.

“We are a family salon that provides all hair services to all people, nothing is too much.

Come and have a chat with us,” Chloe says. “We have an experienced team comprising Leannda, Courtney, apprentice Paris, and myself.”

While there may be subtle changes ahead, Chloe says that rebranding the business with a new logo was the first step in moving forward and clients can expect the same high-quality service and expert hairstyling from her team as her business grows.

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COFFEE GROUP A COMMUNITY ASSET When Sandra and Bruce Monro moved to Kirwee over four years ago, they didn’t know anyone so asked people they met if there was a local coffee group—there wasn’t one.

They soon decided there was a need for a coffee group in Kirwee, where new arrivals could meet the locals.

“When moving to a new area it is not always easy to get involved in the community and you can feel isolated,” says Sandra. “So, we produced a pamphlet and asked the ladies at Kirwee Challenge if they would kindly put one in every post box. We also produced a poster to go on the community

notice board and posted it on th e K ir wee c ommu n ity Facebook page. The bowling club let us hire their club for our morning cuppa every two weeks.”

It was a great success, with a turnout of up to 28 people at the sessions, each person paying $2 a session. The group soon came up with the idea of having the Selwyn mobile library visit once a month with books for the group and other Kirwee locals to view.

After a few months Sandra says they made a small profit and bought the Bowling Club a safe box for their front door

key. The following year the coffee group donated $100 to the food bank, and just before Covid hit a donation of $150 was made to the Kirwee Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Covid soon put the group on hold. “With us all having to stay in our bubbles, and not talk to our neighbours, it was decided to wait until the new Kirwee pub was built,” says Sandra.

The Kirwee Coffee Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am at Thirsty Acres. Anyone, young or not so young, can come along and meet the locals.

The Kirwee Coffee Group is an active group that not only encourages new friendships but also gives back to the community.

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AFTER WORK BUSINESS EVENT Join us for an after-work business event and hear from local Selwyn speakers on business trends for your region.

Selwyn District Council is inviting businesses in Darfield and surrounding areas, to an after -work business event on Tuesday, November 21 from 5pm to 6.30pm at Darfield Community and Recreation Centre - Lounge Room.

Speakers will be covering a range of topics for the Darfield Business Community.

Selwyn District Strategy will present on Future Selwyn and trends including population and demographic, both now and for the future.

Hear from Marketing Club’s, Julia Roberts on

Artificial Intelligence (AI). How this helps businesses to be quicker, improved, and more cost effective than ever before. Julia is a digital marketing expert based in Lincoln who helps local businesses run their own marketing.

Leasa Clark of Ministry of Social Development will be informing on what support MSD can offer the local business community.

The event is designed to provide opportunities for local businesses to network, share knowledge, enhance visibility, and keep informed of industry trends.

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STUDENT-LED TRANSFORMATION A group of students from Darfield High School has proven the power of the voice of Rangatahi by unveiling a brand-new basketball hoop for students to enjoy for years to come. This follows a collaborated project Insights to Action Project to install a new half-basketball court at the school.

By using Ara Taiohi's Mana Taioh i pr in c iples-based framework for this project, the students were able to adopt a student-based approach and lead the way towards establishing a more inclusive and engaging school environment for all.

Darfield High School' s Principal, Andy England, expressed he was “blown away” at the remarkable achievement of the students and the extraordinary level of commitment they exhibited in achieving their goals.

“It's great that they can partner with the likes of Sport

Canterbury, but also drew on both their families and community connections for the betterment of all students here and those that will come through in the future.”

The project began when Sport Canterbury invited the school to participate in the ‘Insights to Action’ Project, an initiative developed in response to an identified need by the students for more engaging activities, revealed in the Voice of Rangatahi (VoR) survey conducted in 2021.

A dedicated group of 12-15 students was formed, and despite financial constraints, sought sponsorships and funding from local entities for this project, such as Frew's Contracting, ITM, Cat, and Total Weld Services, receiving discounted supplies and vital project management support.

Pip Deans, Sports Coordinator at Darfield High School, takes immense pride in the outcome but especially in the way

Darfield High School students unveil a brand-new basketball hoop on their Insights to Action Project new half-basketball court.

the students conducted themselves throughout the entire process.

"These young individuals have done an incredible job of understanding that not everything can be accomplished in the blink of an eye. Their patience and determination have made me so proud, and they deserve so much recognition for the effort they’ve put in for the students at this school and those who will come through.”

When asked about the future of the group, Pip says that this isn't a one-off. “We will continue to hold regular meetings, and there are several exciting projects in the pipeline."

“The beauty of this action group is that when these students move on, new ones will step in, continuing the great work left behind by their predecessors.”

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The annual Darfield ITM Fishing Competition was held last weekend and was, once again, attended by record numbers—all were hunting the elusive fish that would see their name on the coveted trophy. A great time was had by all with only a few minor mishaps reported and the weather, apart from a few showers at night, was perfect.

One mishap saw Les Topping who, when launching his boat at the boat ramp, forgot to unhook the rope from the front of the boat and when he pulled the trailer out of the water, it was promptly followed by the boat, at speed, going up the ramp. Les took the mishap well and saw the funny side of the situation but it did mean, by popular vote, that he was the recipient of the famous Dick & Trout award for the Greatest Unfortunate Mishap.

The fishing was some of the

best yet in the competition, since its 15 years inception.

There were still a few tall stories told around the campfire of monsters that got away and even some spotted that made Moby Dick look small, however the heaviest fish overall was caught by Greg Strowger weighing in at 2.486kgs. His wife, Keryn Strowger, won the Women’s heaviest fish weighing in at 2.083kgs. Nickson Philpot won the Heaviest U13 Childrens’ fish weighing 1.797kgs.

Spokesperson Jeff Strowger says, “This year th e competition raised $4,000 for the Malvern Cancer Support Group with the help and support of our generous sponsors and by all those that attended the weekend.”

Daryl Collier spoke about the charity, which his mother founded 40 years ago, and the work the group does to support people with cancer in the community.

“Everyone agreed it was a great cause and they were pleased to help out in any way they could,” says Jeff. “We’d like to take the opportunity to t h an k a ll th o s e w h o participated in the weekend, and our great sponsors who without their support we couldn’t run the event: Hunting & Fishing, Darfield ITM, Crusaders Rugby, CR & SM Buttle, Nigel Hodges, Bromleys Home Kill, WA Boyes, Charlie Draper, John Button, Daryl Collier (Darfield Bakery) and Malvern News.”

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Writing can be a letter, poetry, short story (250 words) or an excerpt from the reader’s book. Each person will have two minutes to read their writing to the audience.

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2023 OFFICERS

FROM THE PRESIDENT

President: Warwick Seaton, Vice President: Tania Gallagher Junior Vice President: Gareth Reed Secretary: Pru Steinerts Treasurer: Terry Gallagher Patroness: Mrs A Begg & Mrs H Williams Patrons: Mr C Stott, Mr M Wilson & Mr H Williams

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Courtenay A&P Show president Warwick Seaton with his wife Amanda and daughters, Harper and Charlotte.

This year’s president Mr Warwick Seaton is an active member of the community and a 5th generation farmer from Courtenay. Warwick runs a family farm with his brother Ashley, mum Leslie and partners.

“This year's Show theme is Technology in Agriculture, which aims to help farmers improve equipment and knowledge to make things easier on the farm,” says Warwick. “This is our 148th show, and technology has come a long way since the first Courtenay Show and in 2025 we will celebrate our 150th show.”

“The Courtenay A&P Show is a great day out with lots of things to see and do for the whole family.

This year we’ll have lots of craft stalls, trade sites, pedalmania bikes, side shows, wood chopping, free face painting and the animal farmyard. Hope to see you there!”

FROM NICOLA GRIGG After getting washed out last year with the rain, I'm excited to attend the 148th Courtenay A&P Show in Kirwee on 25 November!

The theme of this year’s show is Technology in Agriculture. With Selwyn producing some of the best agritech in the country, I’m really looking forward to seeing everything on display!

The National Party team and I will have our stall at the show all day, rain or shine. You’re more than welcome to pop along - I’d love to chat!

Hope to see you there!”

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TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE The Courtenay A&P Show, only a 20-minute drive from Christchurch, offers a genuine country day out at great value. The schedule has a full range of classes including equestrian, sheep, cattle, goats, poultry, grain and seed, vintage tractors, cooking, knitting, sewing and fresh flowers and vegetables.

There is also a huge range of other attractions such as the wide variety of food and craft stalls, kids entertainment, wood chopping, speed shearing and the Ellesmere Pipe Band.

The Courtenay A&P Show attracts a crowd of around 3000 people from across the South Island, including competitors, judges, organisers and the wider community. Every year a passionate committee of volunteers organise and run the Show, which is a celebration of success in agriculture, art, entertainment and business.

Agricultural technology, also known as “agritech,” encompasses a broad range of disciplines and devices that improve agricultural output.

That includes vehicles, robotics, computers, satellites, drones, mobile devices, and software.

LONG TIME SHOW SUPPORTER Mrs Leslie Seaton, from Seaton Farming, has been sponsoring prizes at the Courtenay A&P Show for around 20 years. Leslie’s first show was in 1982 just after she met her husband Bob and she hasn’t missed a show since. Together, they loved entering various classes in knitting, crocheting and sheep Leslie Seaton loves entering every year. Over the knitted and crocheted items in years, Leslie sponsored the annual Courtenay A&P Show. prizes across a range of sections to support the local community. “It’s our local show and I like to support the local community.”

The reason Leslie started sponsoring the “Peggy Square” competition in the knitting section was to encourage younger people to be involved. Leslie says, “The anticipation of being part of the competition is just as good as winning!” She loves to knit and crochet, including toys, and will be entering some for this year’s A&P Show.

The Courtenay A&P Show is a super family-friendly event and free for children under 16 years. It is a safe environment with plenty of opportunity to interact. It’s also a great place to hang out with friends for the day.

The Show is always a busy time and Leslie enjoys catching up with friends, wandering through the huge range of trade and craft stalls, and entering the competitions.

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ANNUAL OUTSTANDING YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARD Nominations are being sought for the Matson & Allan Bayleys Outstanding Young We have new giftware Achievers Award. arriving daily. Come on down This award was & have a look. established to recognise younger people in the 58 Sth Tce, Darfield | Ph: 03 318 8605 Hrs: Mon - Fri: 8:30 - 5:30 | Sat: 9 - 12 rural community who are really excelling, and who show the necessary skills and personality to succeed in life. Each candidate is assessed on the following criteria: • Achievements and/or Employment • Community Involvement • Leadership Skills • Personality The winner receives a generous cash prize, and the Matson & Allan Trophy, awarded in the Qualified, main ring following the dedicated staff grand parade.

To be eligible, each Excellent child/teacher ratio nominee should be aged 30 or younger, and be available for a short Wishing the interview in the week Committee leading up to show day. all the best for the 2023 For further information, Show! or to nominate a 1D Cardale St, Darfield Ph 03 318 8836 candidate, please contact www.darfieldpreschool.co.nz Gareth, on 021 622 196.

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Gates open to the public at 8:30am.

Admission price is $15 for Adults, Children aged 0-16yrs are free.

Cash only at the gates. Eftpos facilities are available on the grounds.

Parking is in the Reserve Grounds, next door to the A&P grounds.

Horse sections commence at 8:30am.

All other stock to be at the grounds by 9:30am.

All produce, machinery and stalls to be staged by 9:30am.

Produce shed closes at 9:45am sharp for judging.

Grand Parade starts at 1:30pm.

Trophies presented in the ring after the Grand Parade: - Woodlands Park Challenge Trophy, presented by RH & HM Williams in 1984, awarded for the most outstanding display.

- Mr & Mrs NC Stott Trophy, presented in 1996, awarded for the best trade exhibit.

- Matson & Allan/Bayleys Outstanding Achievers Award presented to a district person under 30 years of age.

Horse show jumping classes commence 2:30pm.

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PET LAMBS MAKE GREAT TEACHERS Courtenay A&P Show is an annual celebration of the country's rich farming heritage and a showcase of the best in agriculture. Among the attractions, the connection between humans and animals takes centre stage.

One of the favourite classes every year is the Pet Lamb class. How could you not go passed cute kids and cute lambs - it always reminds us of spring, and the wonderful joy of life.

This is an opportunity that offers participants a chance to create lasting memories and form a unique bond with these gentle creatures. Raising a pet lamb requires dedication and care with feeding, grooming, and daily interaction is a job day and night to ensure the lamb's wellbeing is looked after.

Some important parts of having a pet lamb include: Feeding time - feeding your lamb a bottle, their tiny tails wagging with excitement; petting and cuddling lambs are known for their gentle nature and children spend a long time practicing how to walk their lamb on a lead so they can share this with the judges; and learning about farm life - caring for a pet lamb is an educational experience, especially for children, it teaches them about responsibility, empathy, and the importance of agriculture.

So make sure you come along to the Courtenay A & P Show and see the entrants showcasing their new skills and the bond these children have with their fluffy friends.

Caitlyn Thrower enjoys a cuddle with her pet lamb.

Judging begins at 10am.

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EQUESTRIAN SECTION

By Jocelyn Thrower

The Courtenay A&P Horse Section is looking forward to seeing the wide range of horses and ponies, big and small competing successfully again at our show. We are continuing to make our show inviting to a wider range of competitors and have added more new classes in the Pleasure Section for our younger riders. We are also busy getting our jumps looking good to make our Hunter Round the Rings jumps more inviting.

Competitors are able to measure their horse or pony on the day, therefore making it easier for competitors that only enter occasionally in an A&P. Our classes start at 8.30am with our traditional showing classes in the Main Ring, our Pleasure Sections are in the paddock by the cemetery. If you are interested in seeing the Harness Horses (pulling a cart or jig) you will find them over in the paddock on the north side of the cemetery at 9 am.

For those that love to see our big Clydesdale and Heavy Horses, they will be in the main ring at 11am, and lastly our exciting jumping section starts after the Machinery Parade around 2.30pm. We would like to publicly thank our judges and stewards that kindly volunteer their time to make our show a success. Also a big thank you to all our competitors for entering, we wish you all the best of luck and hope you have a most enjoyable day.

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SHEEP SECTION

By Ashley Seaton

The sheep section has classes for all breeds of stud, flock and prime sheep and wool. There is also a class for pet lambs, which is our most popular section. This year our feature breed is Suffolk; hopefully we will see a lot of entries in this class. We also have the gift lamb and hogget class, which has been very well supported over the years—thank you to all the farmers who donate a gift lamb or hogget. There are some great prizes up for grabs thanks to our sponsors. Thank you also to all our judges and stewards who help out on the day.

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A&P SHOW HISTORY IN NEW ZEALAND

Judging cattle at Courtenay A & P Show in 1924.

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Originating in England, the first agricultural and pastoral show was held 180 years ago in Auckland in 1843, when the area was mostly farmland. At that time, the show was a purely agricultural event and did not include many of the classes such as baking, arts, and crafts that we see in today’s shows.

A&P shows were an important part of rural life and the main purpose of the first shows in New Zealand was to display livestock and promote stockbreeding in the early days of the colony.

Around 20 years later, other agricultural and pastoral associations were formed throughout New Zealand to showcase and encourage farming and its rural lifestyle.

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SKILLS SHOWCASED Back in the early days rural women enjoyed showing off their kitchen and homemaking skills at A&P shows with entries in baking, cooking, preserves, home crafts, flower and vegetable growing competitions.

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LOOKING BACK 20 YEARS AGO

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TUBE WRAPPER - SQUARE OR ROUND INDIVIDUAL WRAPPING AVAILABLE

RUNNING THE LATEST,

HIGH DENSITY 4X3 BALER Equipped with the newest & latest technology including a Gazeeka moisture meter & marker!

Proud to be a supporter of the 2023 Courtenay A&P Show!

Ph Shane - 021 876 786

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PRODUCE SHED Phone: 03 318 8600 Gary: 027 255 5318

By Jenny Gallagher

The Produce Shed is a big part of our annual Show.

We have approximately 30 volunteers working for the association in the Shed on show day. Many of these volunteers also help on Friday setting up the hall. We have a large flower and decorative section; home industries including knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilting; eggs and jam; vegetables; photography and art section. In the cooking section it is always fun to check out young farmers, homemade wine, and men’s cooking classes. The school children section always sparks joy, especially in seeing the creative talent in the up and coming young ones. Good luck to all our competitors who have entered.

6 Bray St, Darfield www.braystreet.co.nz

See us now for all your maintenance!

Certified Welders Calf Feeders

Feed Out Wagons Silage Grabs Cultivation Equipment HDPE Pipe Welding

Specalist Repairs & Maintenance of all Agricultural Equipment

Proud to support the Courtenay A & P Association

WE SPECIALISE IN: • Mainline Irrigation Repairs • Stock Water Systems • Repairs & Installation • Full Design & Supply Package • Wide range of parts in stock, to get your job done all at once!

Phone Terry: 027 505 7048 or Ben: 027 767 9660 ‘Proud to support the Courtenay A&P Show, Wishing them all the best for Show Day!’

New this season...

Need to weld PE pipe?

All PE pipe welding undertaken from 40mm to 60mm irrigation main line, suction hoses, gun irrigator hard hoses, lateral pivot hard hoses.

Phone Gary Woolf 022 693 4368  318 8600 Darfield Based

M155 Macdon windrower with 15ft Draper front

CR 9.90 TWIN ROTOR COMBINE With new 30ft Macdon FD2 Draper front)

CX 8.80 STRAW WALKER COMBINE With 25ft varifeed front

CX 760 STRAW WALKER COMBINE with 20ft front

Proud to support the Courtenay A & P Assn

12FT & 15FT PICKUP FRONTS SWING HOPPER AUGER TRACTOR & TRAILER CARTAGE

ALSO OFFERING WINDROWING with a 15ft draper front Macdon windrower 20 TONNE CHASER WITH SCALES AVAILABLE

Sam Forrester - Mobile: 027 405 8534

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VOLUNTEERS We welcome volunteers - if you would like to be involved in helping out at the Show please contact Pru Steinerts: secretary@courtenayshow.org.nz

Hamish Gough - Owner Operator

MacDon M155 Draper Front & Specialty Grass Seed Front

Cereal Silage • Brassicas Grass Seed • Clover Contact: Hamish Gough 021 171 5848

Our Services: • PLOUGHING • CULTIVATION • DISCING • DRILLING • DIRECT DRILLING

Proud to be a supporter of the Courtenay A&P Association!

Ph 027 319 9929 •

- Proud to support the Courtenay A&P ASSN •

Support LOCAL Businesses!

From the first paddock of grass seed to the last paddock of radish and everything in between, we harvest it all!

Broadgate Harves2ng’s combines u2lise world leading rotary technology to ensure the ul2mate seed care.

4 x 3 Big Balers 3 x 3 Med Square Balers Fusion 3 Plastic on Plastic Individual Round Baler Round Baler (Optional Chop) Rotor & V Rakes • Tedders Mowers • Tube Wrappers Individual Wrapper • Cartage

Offering honest & reliable service BOB SEARLE:

027 436 9400 03 318 0820 Email: bobsearle@scorch.co.nz MIKE SEARLE: 027 496 6265 Proud to support the Courtenay A&P Show!

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Friday 10th November 2023

HALLOWEEN SURPRISE

KIMBER RURAL FENCING CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF QUALITY FENCING SINCE 1995!

For all types of fencing!

Glenn Kimber - Phone: 027 222 9899 Email: kimber.fence@gmail.com

Children were in for a big treat while out trick or treating in Whitcombe Place in Darfield recently when Constable Blair Croucher got them together with his police car for a group photo before handing out lollies.

BIG DAY OUT FOR TRACTORS

- 24 & 32 Metre Boom Widths Mike Wilson - Owner Operator Ph: 027 2929 460

DARFIELD GUN CLUB A good day for shooting on November 5 with 19 attendees in the cold Southerly, which supplied variable targets due to blu ster y an d du ll conditions. Just two possibles, one in the eye-opener and one in the continental.

Many thanks to all those who assisted on the days with the usual great afternoon tea.

Next shoot: Xmas Shoot 3 x 10 target matches Sunday December 3, 10 a.m. start. All welcome.

A convoy of nine tractors rumbled their way through the gates and onto the Darfield High School sports field last week on Bring a Tractor to School Day. This is the second year the tractor event has been held and students enjoyed a range of activities including the tractor pull (students against tractor), woolsack race, and gumboot throwing. The initiative, organised in 2022, allows seniors to share their interest in their agricultural studies at the school.

Results: Perrin Cup 30 tgt Triples H.O.A. and 1st A grade Brodie Mangels 47/50, B grade Mike Elliott 46 C grade Josh Smith 38 Meat Prizes ( 30 Triples and 20 continental) A grade 1st B Mangels 65/70 2nd H Smith 64 3rd D Jefferis 61 B grade 1st M Elliott 64 2nd T Stuart 57 3rd M VanLeeuwen 56 C grade 1st J Smith 53 2nd D Scobie 39 3rd J Jackson 39

• Screened/Crushed Rotten Rock • AP20 • Compacts Like Concrete • AP40 • Bulk Deliveries - Truck & Trailer • AP65 • Lifestyle Driveways - Free • Drainage Quotes • Erosion • Rotten Rock Dairy Lanes • Landscape

Maize, Beet & Swedes Guy Bassett 021 318 366 bassettagri@gmail.com

Rural Fields Your agricultural contrac6ng partner Ploughing

Cultivation

Drilling

Mowing

David: 027 659 6596 Sean: 027 466 7739 E: ruralfields@xtra.co.nz

www.ruralfields.co.nz

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ZONTA AWARDS SUCCESS Darfield High School came away with two awards from the 32nd Zonta Sports Awards recently.

Insights to Action Project representative Louis Ridgen accepted the Category award for “the most innovative school sport or physical activity programme”, while Isla McPherson received the Highly Commended award for “the contribution to sports by a young woman as an administrator, coach, umpire or referee”.

Darfield High School sports co-ordinator Pip Deans says, “This is the second year we have won the same award - last year was about our Multisport Squad programme that Lexie Sinclair Dockerill instigated. It’s so amazing to win two years in a row”.

“We have a truly amazing group together that are focused on providing opportunities for kids to keep active,” says Pip. “Our next project in 2024 is to provide a secure, covered space for students and teachers who would like to bike to school.”

The Zonta Awards recognises achievements of secondary school athletes in the Canterbury region and is a highly anticipated event of the year.

Louis Ridgen and Isla McPherson with their Zonta Awards.

DARFIELD PREMIER CRICKET Darfield travelled away to Tai Tapu for a clash against Peninsula-Harbour following heavy rain on Friday which accounted for a green pitch and far from ideal conditions to be batting first after losing the toss.

Robbie Foulkes did his best to negotiate a swerving ball and managed to protect batters 3, 4 and 5 until he was dismissed LBW after soaking up 35 balls.

Jesse Frew was joined by Cam Paul and the pair put on a 55 run partnership through the middle overs but the pitch was still misbehaving and never allowed the batters the play freely.

Peninsula-Harbours' bowlers deliberately took pace off the ball and made it difficult for Darfield's big hitters to do much damage as the innings drew to a close.

A score of 176/8 from their 45 overs was probably 20 runs shy of what captain Ryan Hughes was seeking especially since the afternoon sun had now settled the pitch and batting conditions improved.

Cam Paul took a wicket in his second over to have P-H 3 /1 before Robbie Foulkes and Will Greenslade grabbed one each to have the hosts 81/4. The run rate was kept to an acceptable level mostly by Joe Williams ticking over singles and the odd boundary from his come and go partners.

Williams eventually settled in with Davey Neal as the pair put on 73 runs for the 6th wicket and took P-H home with 4 overs to spare. Will Greenslade finished with 4 wickets for the innings.

Darfield have the bye on November 11th and there is no Premier cricket over Canterbury Anniversary weekend. The team returns on Saturday 25th November when they host Cheviot at Darfield.

Darfield 176/8 from 45 overs Jesse Frew 59 Cam Paul 43 Extras 27 Tim Petrie 3/33 from 9 overs Angus Burrows 2/28 from 8 overs PeninsulaPeninsula-Harbour 177/6 from 40 overs Joe Williams 52* Davey Neal 33* Tim Petrie 28 Will Greenslade 4/32 from 9 overs

Shannon McAleer Darfield Premier Coach.

SENIOR CRICKET Darfield Seniors played at Darfield against Swannanoa.

Darfield 77/10 from 31 overs Raash Mukherjee 39* Steve Devereux 13 Swannanoa 79/5 from 21 overs Dave Beatty 3/22 from 6 overs Matt Ashworth 2/18 off 6 overs Greendale Seniors lost to Kaiapoi at Greendale, Greendale 115/10 off 36.2 Tom Leonard 31 Tom Shipley 25 Kaiapoi 121/5 off 25 overs Jed Irvine 3/28 off 8 overs Sean Carston 2/35 off 8 overs.

SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING PUMPS SUPPLIED & FITTED GREASE TRAP EMPTYING

Phone: 0800 372 003

Been in the business for over 40 years!

Email: robsonenviro@xtra.co.nz www.robsonenvironmental.co.nz

DAIRY EFFLUENT EXPERTS ALL ANIMAL EFFLUENT SUMPS DRY MUCK SPREADING

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Friday 10th November 2023 PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

HERBALIST AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTS Including: • Anxiety • Depression • Skin conditions • Insomnia

Brain fog Fatigue • Joint pain • Digestive issues • Hormone imbalance • •

Based in West Melton.

Call Jo on 0212-532779 or email jo@wellandgood.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Café Hope Open 10am

SUNDAY 12TH NOV St Ambrose Church Sheffield

All welcome

HOCKEY AWARDS

GOLF RESULTS

GOLF RESULTS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

GREENDALE GOLF

HORORATA GOLF

Thursday 23rd November, 7:30pm

Results 4th November 2023 JUBILEE TROPHY WINNERS M Overton + W Watson 70.8.

R/UPP K Adams + G Hawker 72.6.

GAME OF THE DAY CANADIAN FOURSOMES. 1st S Jeffs + K Nagayama 65.6 2nd. C Faithful + J Hind 66.8 3rd. S Roulston + S Vance 69 4th E Hawker + S Lloyd 70.

5th. M Overton + W Watson 70.8.

Nearest Pins #3. D Mclaren #7. K Nagayama #9. S Lloyd #13. B Nahkies Mens Longest Drive K Nagayam Ladies Longest Drive C Banks 9 HOLE COMPETITION. 1ST. M Kilistra. 20

Results Morten Pairs Combined Nett 28 October 2023 Closest to the Pins #2 in 2: M Weatherley #11 G Woolf #14 A Kenworthy #17 M Weatherley Longest Drive Men: C Simpson Longest Drive Ladies: N Muir Best Nett Pairs G Woolf & K Winter 143 C Whyte & D Reardon 147 C Simpson & H Hodgson 148 K Thompson-Small & L Small 148 P & A Collins 148 S Smith & H Youdale 149 P Bell & D Jones 150 A Hogg & N Muir 150 A and L Kenworthy 151 G Thomas & L Clausen 151 B Marshall & V Wright 152

Kirwee resident Amy Truscott was recently awarded for her Services to Community Hockey at the 2023 Canterbury Hockey Awards Night.

Meeting Room, Darfield Library & Service Centre For further info please contact the Chairperson, Raewyn Feast, 03 318 1020

ALL WELCOME

9 Nov 6:30pm Darfield Netball Club AGM Grain & Grape, Darfield 10 Nov Feedback for Speed Management Plan 10 Nov 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline 11 Nov Sheffield Country Polo Sheffield Domain 11 Nov Highland Games Hororata Domain 11-25 Nov Fabric Sale The Sewing Room 12 Nov 10am Café Hope St Ambrose Church, Sheffield 15 Nov 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Darfield Library 13 Nov 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 14 Nov 11am I Love Writing Day Darfield Library 18 Nov 9:30-2pm Christmas Fete Glentunnel School 19 Nov 11-2pm DHS Community Market DHS Athletics Field 20 Nov 7pm Malvern Netball AGM Darfield Netball Clubrooms 21 Nov 5-6:30pm Darfield Business at 5pm Darfield Rec Centre 22 Nov Fruit, Veg and Flower entries Close - Courtenay A&P Show 23 Nov 7:30pm Malvern Health & Community Welfare Trust AGM Darfield Library 25 Nov Courtney A & P Show Kirwee Showgrounds 28 Nov 10am Staying Safe - refresher course for older drivers Darfield Rec Centre 29 Nov Deadline for the Rolleston News December Issue 1 Dec Black Tie Event for Kirsty O’Connell 2 Dec 2-5pm Paint and Create Springfield Tawera Town Hall 15 Dec 12noon Malvern Community Board By-Election Voting Ends

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Friday 10th November 2023 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 CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 12TH NOV 2023 At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield

SERVICES 10:30am every Sunday.

Darfield Baptist Church 15 Greendale Rd, Darfield 9am, on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month.

Glenroy Hall Windwhistle Rd, Glenroy

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.

NEXT ISSUE Thursday 16 Nov

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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

DOGS

OXFORD BOARDING

KENNELS 312 Kiri Kiri Rd, Oxford Phone Jude & Bevan Blackmore

JENNI GIBSON Ph: 03 324 8332 M: 021 723 089

03 312 3355 027 288 8724

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OPEN 7 DAYS

LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, ARE you in need of a refinance, yards and dairy lanes our first home loan, buying a new speciality. Screened rotten- home, investment property or rock, it’s local and lasts a property development? I better. Phone Springfield deal with all the lenders, and Quarry on 318 4132.

I can get you the best deal to suit you. I have 30+ years of FIREWOOD & COAL lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 R K FIREWOOD 2516644. I bring the banks Supplying wood to you.

for this Season!

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

HEGDE TRIMMING

HEGDE TRIMMING

OFFICE SPACE

TRY THE HOT MIX! EEpos available.

FOR LEASE

All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300

OFFICE SPACE DARFIELD

BIRCHFIELD Firewood Dry, shed stored, naLve wood and kindling.

Free delivery to Darfield township for orders over 3 cube.

Coal 20kg bags or 500kg bulk bags.

Landscape Supplies Phone 03 975 4502 417 Creyke Rd, Darfield.

FOR SALE TWO pieces of split schist 1900cm x 750cm x 90cm.

Offers. Free house lot of carpet. Darfield Township.

Can be viewed on the floor.

Please phone 317 9508.

• • • • • • •

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

PAINTING/DECORATING UDI Painting & Decorating. For all painting & decorating services! Fully qualified.

Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Wallpapering & roof painting. Quality Services. Free quotes. Please Ph. Udi Aale 021074 2075.

LIFESTYLE BLOCKS ‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway

9am-11am, 4:30pm-6:30pm Inspection welcome

MORTGAGE BROKER

DRIVEWAYS

Painter & Decorator

M: 027 4524 109 E: selwynlifestyleblockservices@gmail.com W: www.selwynlifestyleblockservices.co.nz

PAINTING/DECORATING

Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

021 125 1613 conwaydecor@hotmail.com

FULLY INSURED

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Friday 10th November 2023 LOCKSMITH

SITUATION VACANT

SITUATION WANTED

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based E XP ERI ENC ED stoc kman looking for work. Tractor 24hr mobile service, keys driving experience. GST cut and general lock and registered. Please phone safe maintenance. EFTPOS 022 574 7805. available. Call Locktight Security 021 171 8060.

SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP IS HIRING!!

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

ROOF MAINTENANCE MOSS control, silicone seal (waterproofing), spouting clean & repairs, bird proofing, spider & fly control. Roof leak repairs (incl Butynol) all roof & spouting types incl 2 storey work! Call Arthurs Roof & Property Services, 6 days. 03 347 2635 or 027 584 7980.

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.

ROOM TO RENT SINGLE lockable rooms in Darfield Hostel. Internet, Sky TV. $180pw. Please phone 027 479 1431 or 318 3660.

SCRAP METAL 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.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE MASSAGE therapy, $75/hr.

Clinic in Greendale, close to Darfield. Appoin tmen ts available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

Professional therapist with 15 years experience. Contact Erna Henning 027 300 4002.

WANTED TO BUY TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn clearances, deceased estates etc. Please phone Rob on 03 342 5885..

DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, end of life cars, scrap cars, old farm vehicles. Cash paid.

Please phone 027 484 8121.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW: • Factory Staff (day, night,

• Harvesters

or weekend shifts)

• Graders

• Truck Drivers and more!

• Farm/Agri Labourers

FullFull -time | PartPart -time | Contract Apply online: agstaff.co.nz or phone: 0800 247 8233

MACHINE OPERATOR FOR STOCK FOOD PALLET OPERATION IN DARFIELD Canpel is a stock food manufacturer in Darfield and is seeking an experienced machine operator to operate and maintain a pallet machine. This is a permanent full-time role with a minimum 40 hours per week.

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

It is a varied, sole charge role and would suit someone who has: A full class 2 licence, and ideally F endorsement and F/OSH certificate Some engineering experience preferred A reasonable level of fitness, as some heavy lifting is required Good communication skills A safety conscious attitude

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

Apply by sending in your CV to: canpelltd@gmail.com

All major brands

WINDOW REPAIRS

WINDOW REPAIRS

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

P: 021 387 750 E: nigel@malvernair.co.nz

 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

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing  DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

• 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,

WINDOW TINTING

TINTTINT-A-WINDOW

Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote

Certified water proofer Wet rooms Splashbacks Floor and wall tiling Free quotes

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

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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Friday 10th 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

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.

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

registered electrician phone 03 318 1231 fax email

03 318 1235 sales@electricalcontractors.co.nz

PO Box 26 kirwee

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

we’ll be there when you need us. guaranteed.

Phone 03 420 1020 • 021 732 331

on time guaranteed or your first hour is free! conditions apply.

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

A Canadian angler had a few too many beers and decided to go ice fishing. He grabbed his gear, stepped out onto the ice, and started to cut a hole when he heard a booming voice shout: “THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE!” The man jumped up and looked around, but he didn’t see anyone.

He carried on cuJng into the ice, and again, the voice boomed: ”THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE!” S2ll nobody. Was he going mad? The man stumbled to a new spot and started drilling another hole when the voice shouted for the third 2me: ”THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE!” The man looked up into the blinding light and said ”Is that you, God?” The voice answered, "NO, YOU IDIOT. IT'S THE MANAGER OF THE ICE RINK!"