Issue 1,120 Friday 2nd February 2024 by Malvern News

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dancing Success

News from MCAC

Successful Year for Community Patrol

Can You Give a Pet a Forever Home?

Jamboree a Challenge But Fun

Selwyn MP Update

Sheffield Garden Club

Specialist Property and Public Works Act Lawyers New Year New Market

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Community Picnic a Success

Locals to Watch

Malvern Netball

Malvern Rifle Club

Save The Date

Public Notices

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Classified

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Trades

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Email Column

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RIDING FOR AWARENESS

Oxford local Wendy Gerritsen is riding her horse, Anmoch, around the South Island to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. She and Anmoch will begin their “Ride 4 Awareness of Ovarian Cancer” journey leaving Oxford A&P grounds at 12pm Saturday, February 3 after MP Matt Doocey speaks and officially starts the ride. Wendy will ride to Sheffield and stop at Sheffield Primary School and at Springfield, 17 Domain Road, and her horse float with information about ovarian cancer will be parked at the Springfield Domain near the donut on SH73. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Wendy has ovarian cancer and knew nothing about it until it was nearly too late. Typical of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Wendy saw several GPs over the years with symptoms but felt she wasn’t being listened to. She feels that there urgently needs to be

more awareness and research done on ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer has the highest death rate of all gynaecological cancers in New Zealand. Smear tests are only for cervical cancer and do not detect ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer has symptoms that are easily dismissed for other ailments. Approximately 300 women are diagnosed every year and 200 die every year, this needs to change. Wendy invites people to come and listen to Matt’s speech, saddle up and ride with her, or come and find out about

Wendy’s sponsored Horse Float.

ovarian cancer by visiting her sponsored horse float offering information and a selection of Melwood Horse Blankets for sale. There is also an opportunity to show your support by donating to the

Ovarian Cancer Foundation. You can follow Wendy’s progress and dates on her FB page ‘Ride 4 Awareness of Ovarian Cancer’ or look out for her sponsored Horse Float.

Wendy Gerritsen and her horse, Anmoch, plan to raise awareness around ovarian cancer with a ride through townships in the South Island during the month of February.

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NATIONAL FINALS DANCING SUCCESS ON THE GOLD COAST

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TM Dance World of Darfield, recently competed in the prestigious Showcase Dance Competition National Finals held at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast, Australia. The competition unfolded at The Star casino, spanning seven days across two expansive ballrooms, with dance acts captivating audiences from 8:30am to 11pm. TM Dance World (TMDW) instructor and owner Tara McKeown gives her team of 10 students accolades for their successes on the stage. “The TMDW Intermediate performance showcased three captivating group items in J azz, L yr ic al, an d Contemporary dance. The results were nothing short of spectacular, securing two High Gold Awards and third-place positions in both the lyrical and contemporary sections,” says Tara. In addition to the group

performances, TMDW’s dancers demonstrated their individual skills in solo and trio acts, earning accolades in classes with up to 40 competitors. “The dedication and hard work of our team shone in these exceptional results. Beyond the competition, our dancers took the opportunity to enhance their skills through workshops conducted by top dancers and choreographers. The grand finale was the Showcase Annual White Out Party, where everyone unwound and celebrated the joy of dance.” TM Dance World travelled to the competitions with a team of 40, including dancers, their famil ies, an d devoted supporters. “We are so proud of the hard work the dancers, teachers and parents have put in leading up to this trip. A heartfelt thank you to

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everyone who played a crucial role in supporting this incredible journey,” says Tara. TM Dance World Results • Isabella Rodgers

High Gold and 3rd Teen Jazz - Gold Award • Emily O'Reilly Teen Jazz Solo - High Gold and 5th Teen Contemporary - High Gold Award • Eliza McIntyre Teen Lyrical Solo - High Gold and 6th Teen Contemporary – High Gold Award • Alyssa Collings Teen Lyrical - High Gold Award • Eden Whelan Pre Teen Lyrica - High Gold Award • Abigail Driscoll Teen Show - Gold Award Teen Contemporary - Gold Award • Brianna Riddle Teen Contemporary - Gold Award Teen Hip Hop - Gold Award Teen Jazz - Gold Award • Alyssa Collings Teen Jazz - Gold Award • TM Dance World Duos and Teams Lyrical Team - High Gold and 3rd

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NEWS FROM MALVERN COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL (MCAC) MCAC Executive committee thanks the Malvern community for the support received from the community for Darfield Artweek, Preforming Arts performances, and Te Huanui Art Gallery in Darfield. The summer exhibition at the gallery has been amazingly popular, the positive feedback, number of visitors and sales have well and truly exceeded our expectations. We hope to have the continued support from the community for the planned exhibitions and performances during 2024. An essential element to being able to present arts to the Malvern community is the work completed by our team of volunteers, without their passion and interest in the arts we would not be able to present the art experiences

that we do. One of our key volunteers, Alistair Nicol has decided that after more than 10 years as treasurer the time is right for him to hand over the budgets, reports, and banking to someone else. The process of transition is underway. Kristy Peel, a long-standing member of MCAC will also be departing with the pending relocation from Darfield. Her experience and input into MCAC have been valued and appreciated. This will be a time of change for MCAC as we update our policies, processes, rules, and constitution to ensure we continue to meet the requirements for Incorporated Societies and Registered Charities. Part of these changes will also include mo vin g to an on lin e

accounting system. Our AGM will be in April; however, we need to have a new treasurer in place and working alongside Alistair prior to the AGM. If you are interested in becoming the next treasurer for MCAC please contact either Rob Lawrence, MCAC chair 027 286 9007 or Julie Shanks 021 173 2393 co-chair Te Huanui Gallery. There are many ways people can be involved with MCAC, we have our Exec and sub committees for Artweek, Performing Arts and Te Huanui Art Gallery in Darfield plus volunteers who support each of these committees and activities. Our AGM will be in April we are asking members of our community to consider joining the MCAC, if you are interested, please contact us.

SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR COMMUNITY PATROL The volunteer Malvern Community Patrol has had a successful year with over 1400 hours of patrolling undertaken and some 22,000 kilometers travelled by its’ members. Working closely with the local police, the Patrol covers the area including Darfield, Kirwee, Greendale, Hororata, Glentunnel, Sheffield and

Springfield with regular patrols, and assists police in specific instances as required. The Selwyn district has a low crime rate, and the Patrol aims to assist in keeping it a safe environment to live in. While the Patrol cannot respond to specific incidents, chairman Harvey Polglase urges people to report any criminal activity to the police,

who can then advise if they would like the Patrol to keep an eye on particular areas. Harvey says, ‘We are pleased with the excellent support the Patrol gets from local businesses and the residents, as well as the voluntary efforts of Patrol members, who willingly do their bit to ensure a safer community’.

GIVE A PET A FOREVER HOME? Right now, across New Zealand, SPCA has more than 4,000 animals in its care. This why between Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, February 4, SPCA is offering reduced adoption fees, half price, on all animals ready for rehoming. SPCA Canterbury has a number of animals available for adoption from kittens, puppies, and rabbits to goats, horses, chickens and kune kune pigs. To find out more and view animals available for adoption, visit spca.nz/adopt, find your nearest centre and when you find an animal who you're keen to meet, click the blue 'Register to Adopt' button, and fill out the form. A member from the SPCA team will then be in touch to arrange a meetand-greet.

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JAMBOREE A CHALLENGE BUT FUN Five members of Darfield Scouts along with their scout leader Wendy Cridge joined the Rolleston Wonderland Troop and traveled with the contingent to Mystery Creek for the 23rd NZ Scout Jamboree over the New Year. Around 4,000 scouts attended the Jamboree from all over New Zealand, where contingents from the South Pacific, Australia and Korea also attended. The Darfield scouts thoroughly enjoyed themselves with many activities, learning new skills, and making new friends. Each troop (36 scouts and their leaders) were responsible for organizing their campsites, keeping them tidy, cooking meals, washing, and safety. The troops were evaluated on their perfor mance, with two Rolleston troops gaining the top-level Pounamu award. During the day, the scouts were in small teams with their

Giving it a go was the most challenging aspect of the 23rd NZ Scout Jamboree for Darfield Scouts members from left, Cooper Swale, Ryan Cridge, William Thrower, Jamie Cridge, Cailtyn Gerritsen, and scout leader Wendy Cridge. leader and interacted with the other contingents doing a wide range of activities. These included archery, shooting, quad biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, rock climbing, abseiling, tyrolean, mud challenge, biking and building bottle rockets. Life skills activities included first aid, environmental (waste management) and community involvement (neighbourhood support and civil defence). All the Scouts learned independence, having to take responsibility for themselves and their gear and getting to activities on time. Working in small teams was a major part of the Jamboree. The Scouts summarized their experiences at Jamboree: • William, “excellent, Interesting, wished it never ended” • Ryan,” adventurous, amazing, tiring but fun” • Jamie, “challenging, meeting

new friends, exploring new activities” • Cooper, “Jamboree was so much fun! The activities were interesting, and I especially enjoyed kayaking and swimming. The whole experience was amazing” • Caitlyn, “Jamboree was challenging but great fun! A once in a lifetime opportunity. It has boosted my confidence in exploring out of my comfort zone, especially with heights and water activities. I’ve made new friends from all around NZ and Australia.” The Darfield Jamboree Scouts would like to give a big thank you to the Malvern Lions and Selwyn Council for grants and to all those in the community who supported them in their fundraising efforts. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that these scouts will never forget.

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SELWYN MP UPDATE With Nicola Grigg Happy New Year Selwyn! I hope everyone has had a wonderful start to 2024. I have been enjoying life as a new mother to our son Geordie. Thank you to everyone for the kind messages following his safe arrival, our family is very appreciative, and we are all doing well. I intend to be back to my duties in the electorate in the coming months and will return to my ministerial duties as soon as I’m able. In the meantime, my office and colleagues have been busy progressing with the Government’s 100-day plan. There is a full agenda over the next few weeks, and we are working tirelessly to give New Zealander’s what they asked for. To reflect on what has already been ac c om pli sh ed, a highlight for Selwyn would have to be the ending of the Ute Tax. As of New Years Day, hardworking kiwis who rely on a Ute to work are no longer unfairly taxed because of it. We said all along it would disproportionately affect farmers and tradies, and by repealing this legislation we

are showing our support to the backbone of our country and economy. We have made significant progress with redacting the highly contested RMA reforms that Labour forced through Parliament last term by successfully repealing the Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act. These repeals (and eventual replacements) will help builders, developers, and farmers, while ensuring protection of our environment as we undertake a forwardleaning approach to land use and infrastructure. We have also amended the speed limit rules as part of our commitment to stop blanket speed limit reductions which have caused uproar across the country. Work has already begun on a new Rule, which will ensure that when speed limits are set, economic impacts and the views of road users and local communities are considered, alongside safety. In a matter of weeks this Government has displayed its vision for New Zealand. We want to promote growth and innovation, retract unnecessary restrictions and

compliance, and grow a healthy economy so we can enjoy better public services. In addition, we have already started meeting with our overseas partners to get New Zealand’s name back on the international agenda. Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has recently paid a visit to India and is currently travelling to Geneva and Dubai as part of our mission to improve and create trade opportunities for New Zealand businesses. In other economic news, the Government restored the Reserve Bank’s single focus on price stability, while reducing regulatory burden on business and restoring discipline in government spen d in g. In flati on is beginning to fall, and we want to see this trend continue. We set out on an ambitious task to get our country back on track and we are determined to deliver. While there is so much left to do and complete within our 100-day plan, we will continue to work for New Zealander’s and will stay engaged with our communities along the way.

SHEFFIELD GARDEN CLUB NEWS Sheffield Garden Club is looking forward to another busy year of visiting gardens and engaging interesting speakers for their monthly meetings. Heading towards the end of 2023 was a busy time for the Club. Garden outings started in September with a visit to Fairleigh Farm and Fairview

Gardens near Sheffield. October took the club to Heather Taege's garden at Kowhai Bush plus a separate bus trip to Coniston House & Garden, Trotts Garden, and Lushington’s Garden Centre in Ashburton. November was a visit to Rosemary and Joe Catherwood's garden at Charing Cross and in

The Club usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Join them on Facebook or email: sheffieldgardenclubnz@gmail.com.

December, the Club enjoyed a visit to the Kirwee Community Gardens, Christmas lunch at Thirsty Acres and a visit to Di and Errol Woodwards’ garden on Wards Road. The Club’s first meeting of the year is on Tuesday, February 13 at St Ambrose Church Hall at 1.30pm for a New Year catch up, afternoon tea, and making Valentine’s Day tussie mussies.

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NEW YEAR NEW MARKET At the end of last year, the note that our sales team are is also increasing, giving stars started aligning in terms reporting a strong increase in buyers more options. All in of the real estate market in inquiry relating to bare land all, a very positive outlook in Malvern. residential sections, indicating the real estate market. With the new Government that new builds are likely to If you are interested in buying finalised, banks hinting at prove popular again among or selling give Malvern's best interest rate drops in the developers and home builders team a call to see what a Property Brokers Agent can coming year and more settled alike. weather saw a return of buyers General enquiry about selling offer you and your family. across all sectors to the market. There were 17 sales recorded in our area for December and this was followed up with 11 sales in January (to date), both months were traditionally quieter in terms of transactions. Median sale prices rose 1.6% in December 23 compared to the month prior. This was back 2.1% from December 22. It is definitely interesting to Image: rawpixel.com on Freepik

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COMMUNITY PICNIC A SUCCESS The Whitecliffs Summer Picnic the community. Community Hall attended by held last Sunday evening was The picnic was held in the around 60 people and a fun family event for grounds of the Whitecliffs included plenty of children playing on the swings. The Whitecliffs Residents Community provided BBQ sausages and ice-creams for this annual event. The children especially enjoyed participating in the fun 3-legged races and th e gu mboot thr owin g competition. Organisers of the event thank all the volunteers who made it such a fun community event. Sunshine and a summer picnic brought the local Whitecliffs community together to enjoy an evening of food and fun, and an opportunity to get to know each other.

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#18 Julia Chamberlain, Longest Day Elite Female. A strong competitor in this year’s Coast to Coast, Julia Chamberlain is seeded eighth in the Longest Day Elite Female competition. Asked what inspired her to enter this year’s Coast to Coast, Julia says “I raced the Longest Day last year and thoroughly enjoyed it and did quite well doing so. The goal is to go faster across all disciplines and see where that takes me.” This will be Julia’s fifth time on the start line. She says the most challenging part of training for the event is the fatigue from increased training load. “But as you will all know, it's been a very windy summer in Darfield/Canterbury, so that has been challenging but made me stronger.” Julia is looking forward to starting the race. She says, “Goats Pass an d the Waimakariri Gorge are two of my favourite places in the country, so I am looking forward to racing through those two sections”. When asked what she least looked forward to, Julia says, “the race being over”. Julia has grown up watching the race - initially outside her grandparent’s place on the Old West Coast Road. “It's in my blood. It's a great day not only for me but for my family and friends so it's incredibly important to do,” she says. #778 Dan Van Der Salm and Gregory Wall, Men’s Veteran (Two Day Two Person) Dan Van Der Salm entered this year’s Coast to Coast Two Day Two Person team event after his mate, Gregory Wall, got him at a “weak moment” after he competed in last year’s Three-Person team event. He says he always wanted to be able to call himself a ‘multi-

sport athlete’ and to test the limits of the body. “What better way to put yourself to the test. This is a very much a physical test of the body, but more so a mental test and pushing yourself to levels you didn’t know you could be so satisfying”. Dan had originally agreed to compete in the race 12 years ago but says that life got in the way and “the stars didn’t align for several years, eventually we ran out of excuses so had to give it a crack, loved it so much that we stepped it up a notch this year”. Training for the event is a balancing act between family, work, and training. “If winning the event was our main goal, then training would consume us, so it was important to both Greg and myself to ensure we trained hard, but also maintained the balance without busy lives. Obviously the closer we get to the start, there is always more we could have done, but ultimately just getting out there and testing ourselves is the main goal – and remaining married was also important!” Dan is looking forward to finishing, going out for dinner with the family, having a nice cold beer and not getting all caught in the hype and committing to another year. “It’s the just reward for the hours of effort and sacrifices we go through.” What he is least looking forward to is the anticipation, waiting for team mate to make transitions, then hoping there is no North easterly wind. Getting to the end of the race is important to Dan. “It’s the prize to justify the hours of effort and training that goes in. We know we are good enough to finish well, but sometimes things happen out

of our control and if this happens, we are ok with that. Running up the sand dunes, shaking hands with old mate Gurns and putting that medal on is a pretty cool feeling.” #415 Bridget Bell (2 Day Individual - Female Veteran. Bridget Bell from Kirwee decided it was now or never to complete her first ever Coast to Coast. She has wanted to do it for years after watching her friends and her Dad compete but put it off due to feeling like she didn’t have time to train. Bridget says ‘I am looking forward to the whole atmosphere of the day and just being amongst it with everyone. I’m not really looking forward to the last bike leg, knowing that the body will be hurting and it is such a long straight road. When asked how important it was to complete the event Br i dg et r ep li ed “ Ver y important. You put so much time and effort into training, so not finishing would be heartbreaking. Next week there will be snippets from other wellknown competitors and a list of locals with their bibnumbers.

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MALVERN NETBALL Malvern Netball Centre is now gearing up for 2024 and is looking forward to another successful season. Star tin g on Th u r sda y, February 8th the Centre is running a Summer Netball competition (for Year 10 and older) which will run for 6 weeks. Register by Saturday, February 3rd by sending your team name, captain and contact details to summernetball@malvern netball.co.nz. If you don’t have a team but would still like to play then just make contact and you will be included. Summer Netball is 5-a-side and a great way to work on pre -season fitness and have some fun with mates. You can enter an all-females team or mixed (up to 2 males on the court at a time). Get your workmates together and enter a corporate team. For those that want to play over at Selwyn this season there are trials being held on Wednesday, February 21st and Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30pm at Darfield Netball

Courts. These trials are for enthusiastic players from Year 9 to Premier level. This year Malvern would like to enter a Premier 1 team and two Masters teams, to play on a Thursday night at Rolleston, as well as a Senior and High School team to play on a Saturday. Registrations for these trials are now open on the Malvern Netball webiste – malvernnetball.co.nz (click the Registrations Malvern playing at Selwyn button) For those wanting to play in our local Malvern Competition please register with your local Club (Darfield, Kirwee, South Malvern or Springfield/ Sheffield) - contact details are also on the Malvern Netball website. The Centre is still in the process of deciding if they will continue with a mid-week competition (this will depend on the number of teams that enter). There will be a Social/High School Grade that will play on a Saturday as well as Years 5-8. The Junior Years 1-4 will either

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weekend. There wasn't a cloud in the blue sky. The shade at the 900-yard mound was welcomed by all shooters. Several shooters shot Bisley style (2 or 3 shooters shooting sequentially on a single target) as they continue to train for the Long-Range World Championships in South Africa in March. The Club supports and encourages

Golden Touch Yoga Class Twilight Social Netball Registration Closes Op Shop Sale - Darfield Food & Clothing Bank 9:30am West Melton Community Market 1pm Malvern News - Editorial Deadline 10:20am Free Beginners Ukulele Lesson (Adults) 10am Malvern News - Advertising Deadline 12:30pm Fundraising Bowling Tournament 5:30pm Line Dancing Classes 11:30-12:30 Weekly Justice of the Peace Service Desk Twilight Social Netball commences 12pm DRFC Golf Tournament 6pm Positive Pilates (Advanced) 5:30pm Wellness Flow Yoga 7:30pm Greendale Community Trust AGM 7pm Bangor Pony Club AGM 9:30am Positive Pilates 7:30pm Kirwee Community Hall AGM Entries Closed for Oxford A & P Show Oxford A&P Show

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be held on a Monday afternoon or on a Saturday. This will be advertised once confirmed. If you have further questions, then feel free to get in touch with your local Club and they will be happy to discuss options with you.

MALVERN RIFLE CLUB NEWS With Mark Alexander Saturday January 27 was the sixth and penultimate round of the 2023/24 club championship, with 10 counting shots at 800 and 900 yards. The weather was hot again, with a blustery nor westerly wind blowing across the ranges towards the targets – similar to the previous

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them in their training. The wind was more challenging at the longer distances with no possibles being shot. Jess Riddle (95.5) and Barry Brown (94.5) showed that good scores were still possible despite the wind. Next week: February 3 – Club Training Day 500 and 600 yards with setup from 12.30.

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Friday 2nd February 2024

PUBLIC NOTICES

FUNDRAISING BOWLING TOURNAMENT for an ANZAC Memorial in Kirwee Monday 6th February ‘24

DRIVEWAYS

CARPET

NEED carpet? Go local! Very LIFESTYLE, LIFESTYLE farm tracks, competitive pricing, seldom yards and dairy lanes our beaten. 30 years servicing speciality. Screened rottenthis area. In home sample rock, it’s local and lasts service, also repairs and installations. Please ph Alan better. Phone Springfield Quarry on 318 4132. Roberts 021 227 2080.

CATTERY

Arrive 12:30pm for 1pm start

Kirwee Bowling Club $25 per player (includes BBQ) Enter teams by Friday 2 February Marian 021 0241 0846 Teams of 4, must contain at least 2 non-bowlers

FIREWOOD & COAL HORORATA Firewood. Bone dry old man pine. Free delivery. 4,6 & 8mtr loads. Phone 027 781 1492.

R K FIREWOOD Supplying wood for this Spring!

CATTERY

Old Man Pine, Bluegum, Macrocarpa, Oregon.

CATS on Courtenay

TRY THE HOT MIX!

• Prizes • Open Bar • Raffles • Silent Auction

Boutique Boarding Cattery!

OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

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Purpose built, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting. • Close proximity to all main centres.

Eftpos available. All top quality, clean wood.

Ph Rini 027 451 7300 FOR SALE 30 ha winter feed - Kale. Phone Grant 027 345 9262. LIGHT coloured leather lounge suite. In reasonable condition. Please phone 03 318 8753.

Phone: 027 433 3564 www.catsoncourtenay.nz Check us out on Facebook! ‘CATS ON COURTENAY’

Malvern Lions have CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH NOTICES

Darfield Life Church

SUNDAY 4TH FEB 2024 At 10:30am Steve & Patience Pona Ph: 022 642 5805 17 North Terrace, Darfield DOGS

DOGS

ACCOUNTANTS

CHIMNEY CLEANING

ARE you wasting your valuable CARRS Chimney Cleaning. time trying to keep up with Servicing the Selwyn district. accounts? Call us now for $70 per chimney. Please ph hassle-free accounting, tax and Rodney on 03 324 2999 and business advice - right on your leave a message. doorstep. Sterling Accountants CHIM Chim. We'll sweep your @ Malvern Business Hub, log-burners flue, check the Ann-Maree 021 215 0981. firebricks, baffles, air-tubes and controls. We're experts AUTOMOTIVE on coal-ranges, also sweepDARFIELD Automotive, service ing any sized open fire. We & warrant centre. 3D wheel quote and undertake repairs, aligner. 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Your one- flue extensions and install bird netting. Please phone us stop auto shop! Please phone on 021 939 113. 03 318 8113.

CELEBRANT

COUNSELLING

Jo Babe - Wedding Celebrant

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

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

For your personalised wedding ceremony

NEW FOREVER HOME FOUND FOR “BELLA” We are please to report that BELLA has been found a wonderful new family and home. Thanks to the girls at “Malvern News” and Jude & Bevan at Oxford Boarding Kennels and all the kind and genuine individuals who contacted us offering to take Bella, it was a pleasure taking all 24 calls and sincerely appreciate your respect and understanding of the error I made earlier, FIREWOOD & COAL also regards from owners Jan and Roy. I shall now dispose of this mobile phone in the river and go on a long holiday. Regards, Terry. FIREWOOD & COAL

FIREWOOD & COAL

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

PEA STRAW AVAILABLE $7 per small bale, delivered. Medium squares pea straw also available! Phone now for delivery, our ex-paddock. • Hugh Wright

Sheffield - 021 565 550 • Les Clement Darfield - 027 318 1165 • Andrew Brooker Kirwee - 027 432 6176 • Stu Lill Kirwee - 03 347 6770 • Anthony Dalzell Coalgate - 027 240 6501

LAND FOR LEASE WANTED sheep grazing land. Any acreage or pastoral mix considered. Short or long term. Please phone 027 436 1389.

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

MORTGAGE BROKER ARE you in need of a refinance, first home loan, buying a new home, investment property or a property development? I deal with all the lenders, and I can get you the best deal to suit you. I have 30+ years of lending experience, and I am local. I can come to you. Alan Lover Loan Market 027 2516644. I bring the banks to you.

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Friday 2nd February 2024 PAINTING/DECORATING

PAINTING/DECORATING

Udi Painting & Decorating

TENANCY Rural Tenancy Inspections. Also providing Total Rural and Residential Property Management Solutions.

For all Painting and Decorating services!

Phone Rebecca

Interior & Exterior Painting & Plastering

027 313 2270 or rebecca@ruraltenancy.co.nz

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

WANTED TO BUY

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

‘For all your decorating needs’

Micky Conway Painter & Decorator Darfield Based Will cover all areas Contact Micky on

LEASE BLOCK

SHEEP SHEARING

1010 - 50HA Sheep grazing URGENTLY required. Please phone 027 436 1388.

PEST CONTROL

SPIDERBAN NC LTD Darfield owned and operated since 2008.

Call Brian Walker for your pest control requirements!

0800 667 778 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.

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.

CARPENTER available for all renovations and repairs. Phone Grant 021 167 1718 anytime. WANT It Welded - Mobile welder can come to you. All types of welding done. Help support small new business. Phone 021 0289 0736.

TRADES

MOBILE SHEEP

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

Give Mark a call on 0277229818

LOCATED IN HORORATA

SHEARING

Gibson Tiling is a local business.

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

• Drenching • Foot Trimming • Crutching • General Animal Welfare Advice. Call Shaun Adams for a quote on

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021 204 1274

027 484 8121

STUMP GRINDING

WINDOW CLEANING

CASH PAID Phone

COUNTRY TOUCH

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES Friendly & experienced professional service.

PHONE:

027 222 1632

Phone or text Darryl on 027 316 9968

WINDOW REPAIRS

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

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

IS HIRING!!

FULLY INSURED

021 125 1613

TRADES

WANTED E XP E RI ENC ED stoc kman looking for work. Tractor AMMUNITION and reloading driving experience. GST e q u i p m e n t . P o w d e r registered. Please phone projectiles, presses etc. Any 022 574 7805 caliber rifle / shotgun. Anything hunting related. SITUATION VACANT Cash buyer. Please contact Rob 03 342 5885. DUNSANDEL STOP SHOP We are looking for a new grill cook for 35hrs per week. Email CVs to: dunsandelstopshop@gmail.com

conwaydecor@hotmail.com

ANTIQUE Bottles, Old Tins, Signs and Advertising wanted. Please phone 022 360 3699.

WINDOW TINTING

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

Locally owned and operated

03 318 3003

www.hunterglass.co.nz

ACER 515

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

Closed Saturdays

Jon Lawrence

$1,655 Incl GST

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

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

Ph: 03 318 3699 Mob: 027 688 9103

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Friday 2nd February 2024 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.

Tiler

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)

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

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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0800 752 400

plainspgd@gmail.com

DARFIELD BASED

Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really angry. She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to ﬁnd a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!" The next morning he got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway. Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, brought the box back in the house. She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.