Issue 1,113 Friday 24th November 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Fun Christmas in the Park

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Darfield Pool Open for Summer

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Christmas Creations Market

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News In Brief

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Darfield Christmas Light Trail

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Sister City Visits from Japan

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Letter To The Editor

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Malvern Anglican Parish Thanks Volunteers Help Protect and Grow our Natural Heritage Clash of the Colleges

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Malvern U3A Update

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Campaign for Fishing & Hunting

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Malvern Rifle Club News

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Selwyn’s Impressive Growth

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Sports News in Brief

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Predator Free

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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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Email Column

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This year’s Darfield High School senior prizegiving held at the beginning of November celebrated a year of achievements for Year 13 students. Awards covered sport, culture including art, drama, dance, music, public speaking, and Maori achievement, and academic in Years 11-13. The accolade of Darfield High School PTSA Prize for Dux was awarded to Mackenzie Morgan (centre, with Arran Armstrong awarded Mr & Mrs Ryburn's Prize, Malvern Community Board Prize, Torlesse Travel Limited Prize and the Rosanowski Family Trophy for Proxime Accessit to the Dux and Isla McPherson awarded the Christopher Cullen Memorial Trophy and Torlesse Travel Limited Prize for 3rd in Year 13. Photo: Ruth Jennings

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Christmas Creations Market

Sunday 3rd December 2023 10am - 2pm RejuvenateYou Hub 17 Domain Road, Springfield

Lots of variety of stalls: Food  Coffee Cart Beautiful Christmas Gifts & Crafty Creations  Christmas Raffle Please bring along your cash!

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POOL OPEN FOR SUMMER FUN

The Darfield swimming pool reopened to the great excitement of visitors last Saturday. The main pool received a new lining and upgrade, while a new kids play area, a hydro slide, bleacher seating and building upgrades.

Above: Mayor Sam Broughton and Sheiden take the first bomb into the pool from the new bombing platform.

Below: Emma, Jai-Rue, Anna, and Elliot help Sam with the cutting of the ribbon to celebrate the new upgrades and additions to the community asset.

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POPULAR CHRISTMAS MARKET BACK Heading into its fifth year, Christmas Creations Market is excited to be back in Springfield on Sunday, December 3, 10am – 2pm, at the RejuvenateYou Hub, 17 Domain Road, Springfield.

Event organiser Ainsley Burton says, “As always, we’re grateful for all our beautiful stall holders with their amazing creations, as the market wouldn’t happen or be so wonderful without you.

Thank you to those who have come back to support us again this year, bringing back your magic and we also warmly welcome a great range of new stalls, new faces, and new creations.”

“We are so grateful for you all sharing your magic, love and passions and showcasing your highstandard products for our shoppers to come and pick up their Christmas goodies, presents, stocking fillers, decorations, and celebration pieces.”

As in the past, the popular

Christmas raffle will be on sale comprised of gifts donated by each stall with plenty of draws and chances to win.

The raffle will be drawn on Friday December 8, 2023, with all proceeds going towards the Tawera Reserve Project in Springfield. Tickets sell for $2 each or three for $5.

Ainsley says, “As we have been lucky other years, let’s hope the weather stays kind.

Most of the stalls are indoors, but we do have some outside stalls too. Georgie from Village Coffee will be serving her best beverage and goodies to go with it.” She also suggests people bring plenty of cash as not all the stalls offer EFTPOS facilities.

“We look forward to local support and welcome visitors from around the Christchurch and Canterbury area to come and visit our little market and Springfield township.”

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Santa is coming to town For the youngsters, Santa’s Grotto with Father Christmas in residence will be at the Darfield Jail in the week leading up to Xmas from 3-6pm daily for up to 12-year-olds. Entry is free with a gift from Father Christmas for each child. The Grotto, this year, is sponsored by the Malvern Community Board.

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

Toy Library at the Show The Kirwee and West Melton Toy Library is getting ready for the Courtenay A&P Show on November 25. The group will have a space available for parents and under-fives if they need a break on the day; there will be toys available and a place to change nappies.

This year the Toy Library is fundraising to make some big changes, making it more userfriendly. The group are planning to sell raffle tickets at the Show, or they can be contacted through their website or messaged through Facebook.

The group would also love to hear from any local businesses that can contribute to their prizes. If you can help, email: kwmtoylibrary@gmail.com Go Electric The Take Charge Christchurch Expo will showcase the latest and greatest in battery electric vehicles and give people a

chance to see first-hand the vehicle technology available right now to make the switch from fossil -fuelled vehicles.

The Expo, held on November 2526 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, is free and offers the opportunity to view 46 battery electric cars, vans, and a ute on show. It will be the biggest

display of new battery electric vehicles in the country with vehicles covering a range of price points.

There will also be a range of electric vehicle chargers on show and battery electric outboard motors, plus prizes courtesy of several exhibitors.

HEY KIDS, ITS TIME FOR SANTA MAIL

A mailbox for letters to Santa is up and ready to receive Christmas wish list letters. You’ll find the Santa’s mailbox outside the jail on South Terrace.

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LIGHT UP YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS THIS CHRISTMAS GREAT PRIZES — REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 30 NOVEMBER LIGHT UP DARFIELD FOR THE KIDS THIS CHRISTMAS The Darfield Residents Association is urging households and businesses to get behind their Christmas Lights Trail to create a great spectacle for local children this Christmas.

Registration for the Lights Trail is now open and free on the DRA Facebook page or with any of our sponsors.

Residential prizes:

1st - $500 | 2nd - $300 | 3rd - $150 Best-Lit Business prize:

Bragging rights & winners trophy

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Upcoming DRA Event: Saturday 23 Dec - Christmas Morning in the Park

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SISTER CITY VISIT FROM JAPAN

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The Malvern Community Board, assisted by the Selwyn Sister City Committee, was delighted to again welcome a delegation from Yubestsu, their Japanese Sister City, for a four-day visit recently. Yubestsu is a region on the northern coast of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. It is a major fishing port but also has many similarities to the Malvern area, being an intensive cropping and dairy farming area.

The delegation was led by Yubetsu mayor Mr Karita, Council chairperson Mr Murata, Sister City Committee chair Mrs Uchino and Mr Nakagawa from the Yubetsu Council Office. Mr Karita and Mrs Uchino have visited in the past and are well -known to previous members of the Community Board and the Sister-City Committee.

The visit focussed on different aspects of the community including a day in the Lake Coleridge and Hororata area visiting dairy and sheepmilking farms and watching the traditional sheep-shearing.

Malvern Community Board acting chair Bruce Russell provided a garden visit to his

home in West Melton.

The delayed 20-year visit was marked by a tree planting in Tussock Square in Darfield.

This was followed by a formal welcome at the Darfield Service Centre and Library. A dinner on the final night of the visit gave members of the wider community, those who have visited Yubetsu or have hosted Yubestu visitors, an opportunity to meet the visitors and renew friendships.

During the evening, Sister City chairperson Allison Rosanowski and Avis Hewson were presented with special awards from the Yubetsu

Town Council to mark their contributions to the relationship.

A delegation of members of the Malvern Community Board and the wider community will visit Yubetsu in either 2024 or 2025 to celebrate the 25 years of the Friendship relationship with The Malvern Community Board.

A group of Yubestsu High School students were also in the area visiting Darfield High School - the School has run a student return visit relationship with Yubetsu for over 23 years.

Tomoyuki Karita, Mayor of Yūbetsu from Japan, with Sister City chairperson Allison Rosanowski and Avis Hewson after presenting them with special awards from the Yubetsu Town Council.

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To the Editor: In response to the Council’s response to Dave Askins letter (Published Malvern News November 16).

The Council has a case of two hands. On the one hand it says communities should be looking after themselves and doing things for themselves. On the other hand, if we (the communities) do something, they (the Council) threaten us with fines that will bankrupt individuals.

Mike Davies, Hororata

PARISH THANKS VOLUNTEERS Malvern Anglican Parish wish to thank the volunteers who helped set up and execute their annual fundraisers.

Spokesperson Helena Waters says, “The Book Fair, White Elephant and Spring Fair had great success but wouldn't have gone ahead if it wasn't for the wonderful volunteers who give hours of their time to help us out”.

Total funds raised were Book Fair $6000, Spring Fair $4500, and White Elephant $4000.

“The money goes some way in paying our vicar and running the parish,” says Helena. “Of course, we always need more

and appreciate any donations we receive. Thank you to everyone to has donated either their time or goods.”

“Everything is always much appreciated. As a thank you to all our volunteers there was an

afternoon tea held on Sunday at Trinity Church. We hope everyone who attended enjoyed themselves and for those who missed it or couldn't attend we hope you are aware of our gratitude.”

Volunteers enjoy afternoon tea put on by Malvern Anglican Parish to thank them for their help to raise funds for the Parish.

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HELP PROTECT AND GROW OUR NATURAL HERITAGE Selwyn residents are being asked to help grow a strategy to protect our unique natural heritage.

The Selwyn District Council has released its first proposed Selwyn Biodiversity Strategy for residents to view and give their feedback on. The strategy is open for consultation until Friday 15 December.

Indigenous biodiversity describes everything living on land, in fresh water, the sea and the variety of life of our flora and fauna. In Waikirikiri Selwyn, we have a unique mix of biodiversity that is native to Aotearoa New Zealand.

The draft strategy sets a proposal for how the Council intends to achieve the protection, maintenance, and restoration of indigenous biodiversity within Selwyn starting with protecting what remains and then restoring what has been lost, with associated goals and actions to do that.

It is Selwyn’s first biodiversity strategy and an important opportunity for Selwyn

residents to help care for, restore, and grow what we have, Council Executive Director Development and Growth Tim Harris says.

“Aotearoa New Zealand is a special place with unique plants and animals and in Waikirikiri Selwyn we have our own unique collection of biodiversity that isn’t found anywhere else in the world.

Selwyn residents have told us that looking after our environment is very important and this strategy is a chance to lay out how that can happen. Particularly to give your feedback on the goals we’ve set and the actions we’re proposing to take to protect and enhance our biodiversity.”

There are significant challenges and opportunities ahead to protect, maintain and restore a range of healthy ecosystems stretching from the mountains to the sea. We encourage people to get involved and give their feedback to help inform and grow the strategy.”

People can view the strategy and give their feedback to help grow the strategy at: yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz/ biodiversity or at the Council Rolleston offices or any of our Selwyn libraries and service centres.

Submissions can also be made by email to: yoursay@selwyn.govt.nz.

Drop in days will also be held where our biodiversity team will be available to discuss the strategy and answer questions on: • 13 December 3-7pm Darfield Library • 14 December 3-7pm Council Rolleston Offices • 15 December 3-7pm Leeston Library.

The consultation is open until 7pm Friday 15 December.

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The Darfield High School Year 10 Boys team came second in the Intermediate Section.

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More than 300 students from eleven schools across the region, from Timaru to Hanmer Springs, participated in a series of engaging and educational modules in Agri Futures Clash of the Colleges, at the NZ Ag Show at Christchurch last week.

These modules, supported by industry and training organisations coordinated by Agri Futures, provided practical experiences in various aspects of the food and fibre sector, including aquaculture, forestry, dairy, sheep and beef, and practical on-farm skills.

Darfield High School (DHS) entered two Year 7 & 8 teams and three Year 9 & 10 teams.

Daniel O'Regan, General Manager of Agri Futures, says, "The enthusiasm and skill displayed by the students were incredible. It's clear that the future of New Zealand's agriculture is bright with such

talented young individuals coming up".

The event, supported by regional partner CRV, saw the introduction of the intermediate category - which saw second place going to one of the DHS Year 10 Boys teams.

Across the day, students competed in over sixteen modules of various activities, from tree identification, tyre changing, mussel buoy knot

tying, ear tagging to gumboot throwing and wool fadge races, demonstrating both their knowledge and physical prowess.

Maggie Bull competed in a Year 7 & 7 Girls team and individually won the Gumboot Throwing competition in the Girls Junior Challenge section.

Dustin Rowlands won the overall Canterbury Region Gumboot Trophy for 2023 with a throw of 27 metres.

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Ken Hall, a Christchurch Art Gallery curator, was the Malvern U3A November speaker. Ken, whose area of interest at the Gallery, is historical art, is instrumental in the research and provenance of items in the collection and the history, and sometimes mystery, of how the objects came to be in the gallery’s ownership.

The current exhibition at the Christchurch Art Gallery is OUT OF TIME, which runs until April 24 next year. The items of art and artifacts are from the Gallery’s historical collection and cover a span of four thousand years from ancient stone carvings to painted and printed art in a range of media.

Ken’s beautiful slides of early Egyptian carved panels and Greek vases through to medieval illuminated manuscripts on vellum to

tapestry works from the seventeen hundreds, a silver coffee pot and porringer made in the United Kingdom, and a copper engraving of a work entitled, Head of a New Zealander dating back to 1773, are examples from this exhibition.

Also highlighted was the exquisite folio of paintings, which is on loan to the gallery, depicting watercolours of Indian birds. There are twentyfive pictures in the album and three small lithographs. These paintings were produced by Elizabeth Jane D’Oyly and her husband, Charles D’Oyly, reputedly the best amateur painters of Indian art.

There are many lithographs and paintings also in the exhibition, an experience not to be missed. We are most grateful to Ken for his insight into the history of all these interesting artworks and the

stories that they tell.

Our December meeting will be the first Friday of December, with our U3A member Jim Patrick talking about his childhood in Bolivia. Being the festive season members will enjoy a Christmas morning tea.

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Dame Lynda Topp is getting behind a new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up freshwater fishing and hunting.

The Rewild campaign, launched in Christchurch by Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Corina Jordan, alongside keen angler, and hunter Dame Lynda Topp, highlights the many benefits of fishing and hunting, including environmental stewardship and conservation, food-gathering and improving mental health and wellbeing.

The campaign, which will feature stories, social media content, billboards, and advertising across the country, will include events and resources to support people wanting to have a go at fishing and hunting.

Last year approximately 120,000 people purchased fishing and hunting licences from Fish & Game.

“We created the Rewild campaign to share our passion with New Zealanders and encourage them to get out in nature and enjoy the benefits nature and wild spaces provide,” says Jordan. “We want Kiwis to 'rewild' themselves by connecting with the natural world and all the benefits it offers. Fishing and hunting are great for physical and mental wellbeing, you

can’t focus on problems when you are focussed on a trout at the end of your line.”

Fishing and hunting are also great ways to connect with whānau and friends, to teach children skills, instil a desire to protect the environment and help them learn independence.

Women are also increasingly getting out and having a go, and my experience is that it’s liberating. It’s time to yourself, but it also means you can brin g back someth in g

delicious and healthy for dinner.

Dame Lynda Topp, an angler and hunter since childhood, is supporting the campaign and encouraging Kiwis to rewild themselves.

“All Kiwis should have a chance to get out and connect with nature and have the chance to come together with whānau and friends to shake off their worries, have some fun, catch some kai and connect with what it means to be part of Aotearoa.”

Go to www.rewild.fishandgame.org.nz to find out more.

Corina Jordan (Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive) with Dame Lynda Topp who is getting behind a new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up freshwater

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KIMBER RURAL FENCING

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB NEWS The Malvern Rifle Club hosted the Annual Canterbury Spring Championships on November 18-19. Thirty-one shooters from throughout the South Island with one from Auckland gathered to participate in the seven rounds of shooting over the two days of competition.

There were three grades of Target Rifle Competition (A B C), FTR, and F-Open classes.

Saturday's programme was ten counting shots at 300, 800, 900 and 900 yards, with Sunday having three rounds at 500, 600 and 600 yards.

The weather over the weekend was better than had been forecast in the week preceding the competition. Saturday was fine, sunny, and cool, with Sunday hotter and sunnier, though a southerly change arrived after prizegiving.

Some excellent shooting was seen over the weekend. Andre and Johan du Toit both shot three 50s (in TR-A) in Saturday's four rounds of competition but finished the day in second and third place

respectively with John Snowden leading TR-A with two 50s and two 49s for a day one total of 198.16 (from the maximum 200.20). Many other shooters also shot two possibles during the first day.

Mike Chui (F-Open) showed his prowess at the final 900 yards shooting with an excellent 60.06 in a speedy two minutes 41 seconds from the allowed 16 minutes. His scores were challenged to keep up with his shooting.

Andre and Mike both shot clear on Sunday with three possibles (50s and 60s respectively) in the three rounds of shooting.

Andre only dropped three points for the weekend on his way to winning the Target Rifle Championship Belt. Mike won the F-Open Championship Belt and Matthew McCallum-Clarke won the FTR Championship Belt.

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RESILIENT ECONOMY SHOWS IMPRESSIVE GROWTH Selwyn remains one of the fastest growing economies in the country, new economic figures show.

Latest figures from economic analysts Infometrics shows Selwyn's economy grew by 3.5% GDP over the year to September 2023, making it the third fastest growing territorial authority.

The figures show Selwyn's economy stands resilient, supported by robust employment and consumer spending.

A 5.9% growth in employment of Selwyn residents over the year to September underlined the growing diversity of the Selwyn economy with growth in every industry except agriculture. This employment surge is underpinned by strong population growth, estimated at 5.2% in the year to June 2023 by Stats NZ. Consumer spending in Selwyn has seen an impressive increase, with a 12.4% growth over the year to September 2023. This growth accelerated to 15% in the September 2023 quarter, highlighting the district's robust

economic health.

Rising prices and a burgeoning population are identified as key drivers behind the consumer spending growth. This trend not only points to economic prosperity but also signifies a high level of consumer confidence within the district.

While house values in Selwyn experienced a moderate decline, sales volumes were up by 9.1% over the year to September 2023, compared to the 7.6% fall observed in Canterbury and 13.7% fall nationally during the same period.

There are indications of a slowdown in investment in new houses. In the September quarter, only 291 new dwellings were consented in Selwyn, marking the district's lowest figure since 2019. This trend aligns with broader challenges faced by the residential construction sector, including rising build costs and high interest rates.

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Mayor Sam Broughton expressed optimism about Selwyn's economic trajectory, "Our community's resilience and adaptability are evident in these figures. We remain committed to fostering a vibrant economy that not only grows but does so sustainably, creating opportunities for our residents and businesses alike and supports strengthening our community."

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EVENT NOTICE Congratulations to... ...Piper Benbow on winning a Quota place for NZ to attend the 2024 Olympic games for Target Shooting. More details in next weeks paper.

Selectors. This camp is the first step in the Netball NZ Pathway journey and the aim is to gain an insight of the expectations of what it is to be a performance netballer. ...Sharlene Wiseman and Lucy Jenkins, (both members of the West Melton Rugby Club) have both been nominated for ASB Rugby Awards which will be broadcast live on Sky Sport on 14 December. Sharlene has been nominated for the Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year and Lucy for the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki Player of the Year.

...Ashleigh Collier from Malvern Netball Centre for being selected as an observing coach to attend Netball New Zealand’s three day National Development Camp in January 2024. This is a great opportunity to partake in facilitated observations of both on and off court sessions, whilst being shown a variety of coaching styles, the importance of quality and intensity in training a n d a n in t r o d u c t io n t o ...Callum Summerfield from West Melton who was selected as one performance level netball. of 50 players to attend the New ...Kayla Holland, also from Zealand Under 19 Rugby Malvern Netball Centre, has been Development Camp at Wellington. selected to attend the same camp The camp provided players with as her cousin Ashleigh Collier as the appropriate tools for their a player. Kayla’s selection is professional rugby development based on nominations from and building a pathway for Selwyn Netball, Netball Mainland aspiring players who are setting and talent spotters from the their sights on future rugby Netball NZ Emerging Talent Panel contracts.

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PREDATOR FREE Tim from Pest Free Banks Peninsula and Marie from Predator Free Port Hills are coming to Darfield Library to hold a trapping workshop on Wednesday, December 6.

Luke from Predator Free Darfield will be there with some traps - so if you have

been thinking about predator control, come down and learn with a FREE hands on workshop. There will be information available to connect you with other trapping groups in the area if you are looking to join. Please RSVP for catering numbers.

11-25 Nov Fabric Sale The Sewing Room 25-26 Nov 10am The Arts Open Studios - Sarah Deans 3818 Old West Coast Rd, Waddington 25 Nov Courtney A & P Show Kirwee Showgrounds 27 Nov 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline 28 Nov 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 28 Nov 10am Staying Safe - Refresher Course for Older Drivers Darfield Rec Centre 29 Nov 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Darfield Library 29 Nov Deadline for the Rolleston News December Issue 30 Nov Registration Close for Darfield Christmas Light Trail 1 Dec Sparkle and Shine for Kirsty O’Connell 1 Dec 7:30pm Kirwee Players INC. AGM Kirwee Sports Pavilion 2-3 Dec 10am The Arts Open Studios - Sarah Deans 3818 Old West Coast Rd, Waddington 2 Dec 2pm Paint and Create Springfield Tawera Town Hall 3 Dec 10am Christmas Creations Market RejuvenateYou Hub, Springfield 6 Dec 6pm Predator Free Trapping Workshop Darfield Library 8 Dec Christmas Food Drive & Gift Donations for Food Bank finishes— Malvern News drop-off 8-22 Dec Darfield Christmas Light Trail and Voting Open 9 Dec Valley Ultra 10 Dec 10am Fun Christmas in the Park DHS Playing Fields 13 Dec 3pm SDC Biodiversity Strategy Drop-in Day Darfield Library 15 Dec 12noon Malvern Community Board By-Election Voting Ends 15 Dec 5pm Submissions for the SDC Biodiversity Strategy close 23 Dec Darfield Christmas Light Trail Winners Announced 23 Dec

Darfield Residents Association Xmas Morning in the Park - By the Darfield Jail.

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Friday 24th November 2023 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Anne and his children would like to thank all the wonderful family and friends that came to the celebra on of Allan’s life.

What a fantas c a ernoon of sharing great memories.

Special thanks to Coalgate Tavern, Harry and his hard working staff for making this possible.

Allan is now R.I.P but will never be forgoƩen.

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Offering individual and relationship counselling, pers ona l d ev e lo pm ent, creative inspiration. To make an appointment phone Michelle Bland - 020 4115 4184.

GREENDALE GOLF Results 18 November 2023 Stableford R Ford 40 J Hind 40 K Adams 39 G Gifkins 38 S Roulston 38 Nearest to pins #3. M Overton. # 7. D Rutter #9. J Hind #13. D Rutter # 17. L Giles Men's Longest Drive R Earle Ladies Longest Drive M Overton Ladies longest Putt K Adams Men’s Longest Putt M Overton Twos J Hind S Roulston

HORORATA GOLF Results 18 November 2023 Canadian Foursomes J Perkins & G Harris 70.4 N Muir & S Smith 71.4 A Sime & A Earl 71.4 S Deverall & C Whyte 72 D Reardon & J Morten 72.8 D Mansbridge & M Morten 73.6 G Deans & J Halkett 74.2 Closest to Pins #2 in 2 N Muir and S Smith #6 R Frampton #11 S Deverall #14 D McCaughan #17 J Perkins.

WAIMAK GOLF

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

E pos available.

All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300

BIRCHFIELD Firewood Dry, shed stored, na ve 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

SUNDAY 26TH NOV 2023

HEGDE TRIMMING

HEGDE TRIMMING

PAINTING/DECORATING

PAINTING/DECORATING

At 10:30am

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

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

TRY THE HOT MIX!

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

18 Holes L Scott 40 N Robertson 37 R Pilbrow 36 J Pottinger 35 K Bush 35 Nearest to Pin for 2 #8 N Robertson Nearest to Pin for 2 #11 N Weavers Longest Putt #13 L Steele 9 Holes R Benny J Smith

AUTOMOTIVE

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

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

417 Creyke Rd, Darfield.

Summer Golf Stableford Results 16 November 2023

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.

CHURCH NOTICES

DRIVEWAYS

CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE SALE BARN FINDS

Cars, Farm Implements, Collectables and Garden Art 1st, 2nd and 3rd December - 9am 450 Kowai Road, Kowai Bush

Friday 24th November 2023 LOCKSMITH

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ROOF MAINTENANCE

SITUATION VACANT

TRADES

TRADES

LOCKSMITH Selwyn based MOSS control, silicone seal 24hr mobile service, keys (waterproofing), spouting DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP IS HIRING!! cut and general lock and clean & repairs, bird proofing, We need a Front of house safe maintenance. EFTPOS spider & fly control. Roof leak staff member. 29hrs p/w available. Call Locktight repairs (incl Butynol) all roof Email CVs to: Security 021 171 8060. & spouting types incl 2 storey dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com work! Call Arthurs Roof & PAINTING/DECORATING Property Services, 6 days. 03 SITUATION WANTED 347 2635 or 027 584 7980.

UDI Painting & Decorating. For EXPERIENCED stockman all painting & decorating ROOF & house maintenance. looking for work. Tractor services! Fully qualified.

All aspects covered including driving experience. GST Interior & exterior painting & spouting, mortar, tiles, reregistered. Please phone plastering. Wallpapering & roofing, roof painting, moss, 022 574 7805. roof painting. Quality mould & silicone sealing.

Services. Free quotes. Please General repairs. Please phone WANTED TO BUY Ph. Udi Aale 021074 2075.

03 347 6702 or 0210302835. TOOLS wanted - mechanics, engineering, wood working etc. Garage, shed, barn ROOM TO RENT clearances, deceased estates Single lockable rooms in etc. Please phone Rob on Darfield Hostel.

03 342 5885..

Internet, Sky TV. $180pw.

DEAD cars - we buy dead cars, ‘For all your decorating needs’ Please phone end of life cars, scrap cars, Micky Conway 027 479 1431 old farm vehicles. Cash paid.

Painter & Decorator or 318 3660.

Please phone 027 484 8121.

Darfield Based Will cover all areas

SCRAP METAL

WINDOW TINTING

Contact Micky on

WANTED! Amalgamated Scrap TINT-A-WINDOW 021 125 1613 Ltd. Buying cars & farm Solar Protective films. Fade UV conwaydecor@hotmail.com machinery. Specialising in farm block. Heat Glare control.

FULLY INSURED clean-ups. Best prices Rod Privacy. Safety/Security.

McQuoid - buyer. Please Frosted films. Free online MORTGAGE BROKER quotes. Ph 0800 368 468. phone either 027 695 0480 or info@tintawindow.co.nz ARE you in need of a refinance, alternatively 0800 030 712. www.tintawindow.co.nz first home loan, buying a new WINDOW REPAIRS WINDOW REPAIRS home, investment property or a property development? I  Retrofit Double glazing deal with all the lenders, and  Frameless showers I can get you the best deal to  Repairs suit you. I have 30+ years of  Mirrors lending experience, and I am  Splashbacks local. I can come to you. Alan  Pet doors and more Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks to you.

OFFICE SPACE

DARFIELD Darfield township

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

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All major brands Contact Nigel now for your no obligation free quote

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

Locally owned and operated

OFFICE SPACE

FOR LEASE

Heat pump supply, installation, servicing & maintenance

03 318 3003 TRADES

www.hunterglass.co.nz TRADES

All aspects of concreting & all types of finishing • 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,

 DECORATIVE  STAMPED  COLOURED  EXPOSED Dale Mayberry Ph: 021 222 2833

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

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 24th 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 registered electrician

• 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

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.

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

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

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 60 year old millionaire is ge ng married and throws a big wedding recep on.

His friends are quite jealous and in a quiet moment one of them asks him how did he land such a hot 23 year old beauty?

“Simple,” grins the millionaire, “I faked my age."

His friends are really amazed and ask him how much he said.

"Well", he replied. "I said I was 87!"